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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

A Wonderful Display That Was Seen
by Only One Man.

A Wonderful Display That Was Seen
by Only One Man.
strange the papers didn't say any
thing about the great seismic disturb
ance and shower of meteors the other
day." remarked Walter Scott Hobart
at the club one afternoon. "It came
off while I was down at my place at
San Mateo. You know | have been
taking boxing lessons for some months
to reduce flesh, and it has worked like
a charm. It's good sport, too, and,
though 1 say it myself, I'm pretty clev-
er with the gloves now. Had an in
structor come down three times
week, and we had some rafting bouts.
can tell you.
"But it got to be rather slow after
awhile. The man had taught me about
all he knew. l was up to all his
tricks, and he simply couldn't touch
me. l saw I'd have to get a more
scientific instructor, and told the man
as much one afternoon. I broke it to
him gently, of course, but l let him
see l knew he wasn't IN my class.
The poor fellow was all broken up,
and 1 felt so sorry for him that said
we'd put on the gloves anyway for one
last go.
cit was then that the extraordinary
cosmic phenomena l mentioned took
place. l had just put up my hands
and was getting ready to show him 4
trick or two when the world seemed to
bump into something hard and Jared
me clean off my feet. At the same
time it ran into a rain Of meteors that
made the most brilliant pyrotechnic
display I have ever witnessed.
'Somehow it didn't seem to affect
the professor much, for when [ recov-
cred from my surprise he was bath
ing my head and murmuring some
thing to the effect that he guessed the
young guy wouldn't be so gay now for
awhile l have decided to keep him
On until the cosmogony gets a little
more settled."-San Francisco Argo-
naut.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
Fixed the Fire Anyhow.

"The worst kind Of a fool in the
wnrii is a we'll meaning fool" said a
detective sagely. II was walking along
one night in a neighborhood not neces-
sary to specify, when up rushed a
man in his shirt sleeves and grabbed
me by the arm. Say, officer! he ex-
claimed, calling me by name, 4 just
saw a fellow do something that he
ought to get ten years for at least.
He was a big loafer in checked suit,
and I would know him again in
China
"'But what did he doY 1 interrupted.
"'Why, l was sitting on my porch,
replied the man in shirt sleeves, and
saw him go up deliberately to that
letter box on the corner and drop in a
lighted cigar stump. Just think OF the
valuable mail the scoundrel might
have destroyedv
care you sure the cigar was lit?
asked
"Well, I'm pretty sure he said,
but you needn't to worry. He hasn't
burned up anything
"'How the dickens do you know he
hasn'tY said l, surprised.
"'Why, l got pitcher Of water and
poured it right in,' said he. | walked
off. / never did find out what those
letters looked like when the carrier
got around New Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
Smelling the Glass.


Bartenders who pride themselves on
their mixed drinks have a habit Of
smelling of the empty glass as soon as
the customer has drained it. In this
way they can tell to a dot whether
they chit it right" or not. l have not
seen the bartender who can make two
drinks alike, and none is ever certain
that he has guessed rightly the pro-
portions Of liquor and it's DISCUSSES
until after the olfactory test. Erred,
this isn't quite up to the mark" says
Tosspot, who drinks every drop. THAT
SOP" smelling of the glass. You're
right Not enough curacao. Let me
make you another"
The worst telltale is the beer glass.
Not one-tenth of the beer sold over the
bar or in cases is fit for dog to drink.
If you are fond Of a glass and it does
not lie easily on the stomach, if there
is an unpleasant after effect, a disa-
greeable taste in the mouth or a sud-
den Discrimination to drink further,
smell Of the emptied glass, and the
chances are that you will conclude
JOu nave UCcA putting pttIt VI q CoN
lot inside of you. You will resolve
never to touch that beer again. where
in you will be wise.
The same test may be applied to
WHISTLES, wines and liqueurs, gins,
runs, brandies and cordials. Many
man would save his breath and his
stomach by employing his function Of
smell after the first drink. 1t is the
BRASS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

In pretty Wisconsin town not far
from Milwaukee there is "spite
fence which tells it's own story to all
the world. It is high and tight board
affair and cuts off a view across a
number Of beautiful lawns. The man
who lives on one side of it evidently
feared that the fence would bring down
on his head the condemnation Of his
neighbors. Not wishing to be unjustly
blamed, he has therefore painted ON
his side of the fence in letters that can
be read block away these words:
''He built this fence. I didn't do it,"
The man on the other side also had
no idea of letting a false impression
get out. Accordingly he has painted
on the other side Of the high barrier:
81 had to do it."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
Only Jar OF It's Kind,

Horace Walpole tells a lively story of
an old porcelain vender, who had an
exceedingly rare and valuable jar on
which he set an almost fabulous price.
One hot summer slight volcanic
shock, such as the British isles occa-
sionaHy experience, logged his house
about his ears and split his porcelain
vase. To an ordinary mind the accident
would have been calamitous, but the
china seller rose superior to fortune.
He doubled the price of the article i'm
mediately and advertised it as ''the
only jar in the world which had been
cracked by an earthquake" Nothing
very slow about that. Whether he got
his money is not added. but he certain
ly deserved it.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
His Mistake.

A parrot, in a remote English coun
try district, escaped from it's cage and
settled on the roof of a laborer's cot
tage. When it had been there a little
time, the laborer caught sight Of it.
He had never seen such thing before
and after much gazing in admiration
at the bird with it's curious beak and
beautiful plumage he fetched ladder
and climbed up it with a view of Sc.
curing SO great a prize. When his head
reached the level of the top Of the
roof, the parrot Topped a wing at him
and said, what dye want?'
Very much taken back, the laborer
politely touched his cap and replied,
II beg your pardon, sir; thought you
were a birdp'
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
THE CRY OF THE DREAMER.

i am tired OF planning and toiling
In the crowded hives of men,
Heart weary of building and spelling
And spelling and building again,
And l long for the dear old river
Where l dreamed my youth away,
For a dreamer lives forever,
And toiler dies in a day. 81
~TA,
am sick of the snowy seeming, =; )
OF life that is half lie, -:
OF the faces lined with scheming
In the throng that hurries by.
From the sleepless thoughts endeavor
/ would go where the children play
For dreamer lives forever,
And thinker dies in day. TX
I can feel no pride, but pity,
For the burdens the rich endure;
There is nothing sweet in the city
But the patient lives of the poor.
Oh, the little hands too skillful,
And the child mind choked with weeds,
The daughters heart grown willful,
And the fathers heart that bleeds!
No, no; from the streets rude hustle,
From the trophies from mart and stage,
would fly to the woods low rustic
And the meadows kindly page.
Let us dream as of yore by the river,
And be loved for the dream Away,
For the dreamer lives forever,
But the toiler dies in a day.
John Boyle O'Reilly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
HOUnd tn XIII.

A story is being told of a country
doctor who was going his rounds one
morning with gun on his shoulder.
He was a keen sportsman and was
looking forward to polishing off a little
game when his professional duties
were over. A friend meeting him and
seeing him with the gun exclaimed:
Where are you going, doctor, so
early in the day with that deadly
weapon on your shoulder?'
TN hurrying off to see a patient"
he replied
We'll" said his friend, II see you
are determined not to miss him."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS,

Love of money is the root Of all evil
and of much good
The menu Of love consists chiefly Of
improbable possibilities.
The wise man knows enough to con-
ceal what he doesn't know.
Between two evils some folks have
no choice; they embrace them both.
A man either gives according to his
means or according to his meanness.
Don't kick a hornets nest just to see
IL the fanny is at home.
The effect of a mules kick does not
depend upon the soundness of his brain.
Chicago Daily News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
Sharpness of Lunatics.

Having an appointment to preach at
an insane asylum for the first time, the
editor of The Christian Register asked
the medical director for some points.
BE said the most important thing was
to avoid any attempt on the part of
the preacher to accommodate himself
to his audience as If they were differ
ent from other people. He said:
'If you attempt to adapt yourself to
tneir condition, they will instantly dis
cover it, and they will hate you"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
Rather Adhesive.

What a stingy fellow old Hardrocks
is! By George. I'd hate to be built
that way"
what makes you think he Is
stingy?"
81 don't think it. He proves it every
day! Do you know that old curmud-
geon is so stingy that he goes out to
lunch early, before his appetite comes
on, so he can save money? It's fact.
I've been watching him." -Chicago
Times Herald
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

No hero expects people to pat him on
the back for his acts. Heroism is spon-
taneous, and he who stops to count the
reward loses both the opportunity and
the glory.-St. Louis Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
She Knew 1t.

Polite Passenger-Madam, this is the
smoking car.
Old Woman producing her pipe)-
Yes, l tho't it be. Great convenience,
amt they ?-Ohio State Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

The Tibetan highlands of Asia
have an area Of 10000 square miles,
and range from 1900 to $4,000 above
the sea-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

The ordinary folding fan was invent
ed in the seventh century by Japa
nese artist who derived the idea from
watching a bat closing it's wings.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

If two men engage in a controversy
and ask you to settle it, don't do ii
one of them is bound to jaw you in.
stead of the other man.-Atchison
Globe
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

Some men don't appear to be crook
ed until they are in straitened circunl-
stances.-Cleveland Leader.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13

When a man is calm in a shipwreck,
It does not necessarily follow that he Is
brave. He may be seasick.-Detroit
Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
The Old. Old Starx

There is one story which every wo-
man has told so often that she believes
it herself
what is that?"
THE story about some rich man
whom she could have married."-Bos-
ton Traveller.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-13
It's Disadvantag,

81 don't value success in life as high
ty as used to-"
"Why not?''
'After people have won fame they
have nothing to look forward to-
Chicago Record
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
A Poor Showing.

1t will be interesting to note what
money has actually gone into the
public school fund on account Of the
dlspensary profits since January,
1896, when the new Constitution be-
camo effective.
Paid out April 20, 1893, s7O,499.55
paid out April 80, 1899, SGT, ,204.85 ;
paid in to be expended in 1899, $G7,-
1866; total, 1905, 1896.
OF course it will be said that the
dlspensary has been making money
for the towns and counties, but all
that is here presented is what has
been actually paid into the school
fund in three years of disponsary
operations. 1t is to be said in addi-
ton that there was to-day in the
State treasury to the credit of the
dlspensary 144,401.70; how mu,y
warrants there arc against this
balance is not known. If, however,
the dispensary has this much unused
capital in tho State treasury it would
look as if it ought to be turned over
to the school fund for distribution
among the schools OF the State
whore it is nceded.-Ncws and Cou-
ricr, November 2.
Tho oldest tree in tho world, it is
said, is a cypress tree in Mexico,
which measures 120 feet about the
base, and which is believed to be
5000 years old and more ancient
than the baobab tree of Africa,
which is said to have lived $500
years. The ycw tree in all times,
from tho early days of tho Egyptians
to the later civilization of England,
has been esteemed as q mourning
Branches of tho yow were
carried over tho dead by tho mourn
ers in England years ago and were
thrown into the grave beneath the
coffin.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
Southern Buys Orc More Road.

ATLANTA, GA, October 31.-At
midnight tonight. the Northeastern
Railroad, line forty miles in length,
running from Athens to Lula, Ga,
passed into the hands of the South
ern Railway. The road, which has
been the property of the State since
Governor Colquitt's administration,
was sold to-day to J. w. English,
representing the Southern Railway,
for S3O7,00O. The only other bid was
that of A. II. Hodgson, of Athens,
who is said to have represented the
Seaboard Air Line. His offer was
$29l,5 The actual cost of the
road to the State was $2s7, 900, and
this was the upset price fixed by the
Legislature. Although Mr.. Hodg-
sons bid was in excess of the upset
price, it is doubtful whether Cover
nor Gambler would have authorized
its acceptance had no other bid ac-
companied it, as he considered the
road worth 100000 at a fair valua-
ton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
An Interesting Law Question.

Tine United States Supreme Court,
at Washington, heard an argument
last week in case involving the
right of the board of education of
Richmond county, Georgia, to estab-
lish high school for whites in Al
gusta without also establishing n
high school for colored children.
The case was based upon the petit
ton of number of colored people of
the county, who asked that an order
be issued either compelling tho board
to give their children the advantages
of a public high school or to compeI
the board to refrain from CARRYING
on white high schools, for the hIglle SUP.
port of which the petitioners are
taxed. The case involves the con
struction of the Federal Conatitu-
tlon and has attracted considerable
attention. saE,'sE. +. ',.T@''>,.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
What Constitutes Posting Lands.

There have been changes from
time to time in the laws Of this State
in regard to trespass ou lands, u and
it may be of interest To-, many per- prer
sons, sportsmen and others, to know
what the law in that respect is at
present. Here it is: a&' 20 ",tfss.q
BY an Act approved February q,
1893, CA. A. 20, p. s11,) it is ordain-
ed that every entry upon the lands
OF another, after notice from the
owner or tenant, shall be a misde-
meanor, punishable by fine not ex-
ceeding 800, or imprisonment with
hard labor on the public roads of tho
county not exceeding thirty days.
The notice may be verbal or written,
but in such cases must be proven.
but it is further ordained that if
lands are posted on four conspicuous
places on the lands and the fact of
posting is advertised once a week
for four successive weeks in any
newspaper circulating in the county
where such lands are situated, q
proof of the posting and of such ad-
yertisement within twelve months
prior to the entry is conclusive proof
OF rotice against any one making an
entry. -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
HOW's This z

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cnrc.
f. j. Cheney e Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We, tho undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last IS years, and be.
liovo him perfectly honorable in all busi-
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
West " Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
llalps Catarrh euro is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon tho blood and
mucous surfaces of tho system. Price.
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
llalrs Family Pills arc tho bost.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
Thanksgiving 0hi Day.

Governor McSwoeney has ISSUED
his first Thanksgiving Day procla
nation" - 1t is brief and reads n.
follows 8 .''" .,.' @..'' = -. ,'..' .' ..".a
The people of this State have
been abundantly blessed during the
past year. Gratitude is one of the
Christian virtues. We should give
thanks at all times. Men too often
forget the goodness of God. There
should not only be gratitude in our
hearts, but there are times when we
should give visible evidence and
audible expression to that graft
Jude. ... "a. ,.a#.".H. r.. = ..,.
We have been remarkably free
from pestilence and scourge. We
have been permitted to plant and to
garner. The rains have come and
the earth has yielded her fruits, and
we have been allowed to enjoy the
labor of our hands. We have made
progress in manufacturing the pro-
ducts of our fields and our forests.
1t. has long been customary to
take one day out of the three hun
dred and sixty-five when we shall
cease from the tolls of our labor and
render thanks to the Giver of all
Good for the many blessings we re-
ceive. TO the end,. therefore, that
we may, with thankful hearts, show
our appreciation of the tender care
OF our Heavenly Father, I, M. b.
McSweeney, Governor of South Ca
rollna, III conformity to the procla-
nation of the President of the
United States, do hereby appoint
and set apart Thursday, the 3Oth day
of November, 1899, as a day of
Thanksgiving and prayer, to be kept
and observed by alf- the people of
this State. ..:..
Let all public offices be closed and
all private business and labor of
every kind cease and let the people
assemble in their accustomed places
of worship and render thanks with
grateful hearts to their Creator and
Preservcr for the blessings of life
and liberty and happiness which
they daily receive. Let the people
on this day also remember the father
less and not forget the poor and
the needy ye have always and that
we are told by Him who made the
great sacrifice for us that it is more
blessed TO give than to receive, and
by our own deeds of charity prove
the sincerity of our gratitude.
In testimony whereof 7 have here
unto set my hand and caused the
great seal of tho State of South Ca
'ollna to be affixed. Done at the
Capitol, in the city of Columbia,
his 31st day of October, A. d. 1899.
M. i. McSwEENEY. -
BY the Governor: M. r. Cooper,
Secretary of State.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
Agricultural Convention.

Commissioners of Agriculture,
representing seven States, were in
session in Atlanta last week. Many
papers of interest were read. Reso-
lutlons were passed looking to the
United States opening tho Nicara-
guam canal, by which the water
route to the far eastern countries can
be shortened. Doubtless that canal
will be opened in the near future.
Millions of dollars have already been
squandored on the undertaking. and
to allow the matter to drop would
be q waste of the amount already
expended. Untold advantages would
accrue to this country if we had a
water route from ocean to ocean bo-
tween the two Americas. B, '%f
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
Judge Reprlmands a Jury.

Co1uMpIA, S. QsNovember L.
AT Chester to-day, Judge Buchanan
created n sensation in court. The
case on trial grew out of the dispen-
sary. Several months ago, Joseph
II. Walker, the leading grocer of
Chester, reported the beer privilege
establishment of Henry b. Howie as
a nuisance and also bought a bottle
Of beer from him in order to make q
test case, and test the authority Of
the board to open beor privilege
stores. HOWE called at Walkers
place, Of business and shot him, in
tlcting severe wounds. Howie was
on trial for this assault, and the Jury
having remained out all night camo
in to-day and reported that they
were unable to agree. The jury was
composed of some of the best men
in the town and was evenly divided.
The Judge in unmistakable tones of
disgust, told the jury their failure
to agree was scandal. 1t was plain
to him they lacked manhood and in
telligenco enough to render the
proper verdict. lie ridiculed them
severely, then abruptly ordered them
to disperse, get something to eat and
see if they could not improve.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
90. 2 225c....

| Mems White Shirt. 25c
l Mcns Ncgligee Shirt. .25c
Mems Heavy Working Shirt. 80. .25c
Mems Winter Undcrshirt. PIC
l pair Ladies' Undervcsts. Or
pair Mems Winter Drawers. .25c
Ladies' Flannel Undershirt. 25c
dozen Napkins 25c
good pair Pillow Shams. .25c
! fine Woolcn Fascinator. 25c
beautiful Child's Knit Hood. .25c
pair Mems or Ladies' Gloves. .25c
! Mems Good Winter Cap. Csc
Mems Good Wool Hat. ........... .25c
l beautiful Boys Hat. 25c
pair good Overalls. .... .25c
good pair Boys Pants. .25c
good pair Gold Cuff Buttons. .25c
pair Link Cuff Buttons. 25c
Mems or Ladics' Beautiful Ring .25c
l beautiful Watch Chain. ,25c
! Solid Silk Handkerchief. 25c
pair large Size Linen Towels 25c
| pair Ladies' Best Wooden Hose. .25c
! pair Mems Best Woolcn Socks. Pic
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good Hand Satchel.. :. 25c
! pair Childrcn's Good Shoes. .25c
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
slgJ Sas 8
hi CURES WHERE ALL Else FAILS, : no
nd Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good, USo ~
Es4 IN timo. Sold by drugRists. =. ~. ~
@ on ISL q illfs dESyS 2

Two negroes, by the name Of Ed.
Mack and Durk Mitchell, are to be
hanged in Darlington on November
"a, for being concerned In the name
less crime which took place near.
Lamar few weeks ago, an account
of which was published in THE CoIJ.
RIER. The case was one well.oalcu
latod to stir up the ire of tho com.
munity and shows great forbearance
that they were over allowed to, 20 to
trial. Whenever the day shall come:
that tho law will be carried out then
will violence cease. "
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09
A Woman Deceived.

1t is reported that Mrs. Mary
Colthar, q widow of Rochester, N;
Y, was robbed of over $1,000 byo'a
confidence man. She entered into
correspondence with him through
matrimonial bureau and after they.;
were married he borrowed her. meiJoSv
and skipped. Haste makes .disap.
pointment. -, ,2.'@'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09

Every drunkard was once mod
crate drinker, AM: boastcd that no
could drink or lot it alone. The
only man safe from this terrible de-
mon is he who refuses the first glass.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-11-09

' The widow of ex-Gov. Atkinao1tn
of Georgia, has created something Of
sensation in business and oeooialS
circles by going into the field "a AZ y
general State agent for fire and lisas
insurance companies. She says Sthst
hcr purpose is to mako q living n,,S
educate her five children. $ha1 Is 1
already doing we'll, and has reoeiyea
letters of congratulation from nu,,lors
Gus society women. s775fssss7ss 7f3Issi7