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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Death OF Mir. Caspar Snhaidt.


The Review, of Homecoming, Maryland,
of October 6, 1890, gives tho following
account of the death of Mr.. Caspar
Sohaidt. Rev. j. G. Schaid, tho much
beloved pastor of the st. Johns Evan
gelical Lutheran church Mt this place, Ia
tho only son of the deceased, and he has
tho sympathies of many in his bereavo-
mont. Tho account reads:
After an illness Of one day, Caspar
Sohaidt, probably one of tho oldest citi-
zens of Alleghany county, died from u
| complication of diseases at tho homo of
his son-in-law, Mr. John Schmidt, near
Cumberland, at 0.3O O'Clock last Satur.
T, Fay evening.
Caspar Schaidt was brother of tho
lato reter Sohaidt, of this place, and was
born at the village of WeisseD bach,
kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, on Octo-
ber ID, 1918. He emigrated TO America
whom 28 years of ago and was first em-
ployed at tho old iron furnace in this
place. tho ruins of which arc at tho roar
of tho Central High School building.
land, where he spent tho greater part of
his lilo. He died September 3Oth, 1900,
aged 85 years, II months and 16 days.
Ho was q typical German, sober, indus
trious, honest and outspokon to a degroo;
the kind of mon whose coming was the
making of our land.
IIo was one of Tho original members
of the Bedford Street Lutheran Church
served largo number of years as a coun-
Gilman, and his only son, now pastor at
Walhalfa, South Carolina, is tho only
minister of tho gospel gono forth from
that congregation, as far as the writer is
informed. His chief characteristic was
his honesty and guilelessness; his pastor
once said of him to ono of his childron !:
II always knew whore your father
stoodr He leaves two children, the
son mentioned above and Mrs. Wilhol-
NINA Rank, of Homecoming, besides nu-
merous grandchildren. His wife and
two children preceded him to eternity.
The funeral took place at Cumberland
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. G. Eifrig Off
| oiatlng. Interment was made in tho
cemetery connected with tho Bedford
Street German Lutheran church.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
DeWey's Gift House.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-.Admiral
Dewey has elected to accept house in
Washington already constructed instead
Of having ono built. The Admiral said
he wanted first of all house at tho ear
liest possible moment, so that he might
go in and hang up his hat at onco. lie
requested that tho house be modest
enomgh In Its aPRontments Mt and cost to
defray the expense of furnishing 1t. He
noted with satisfaction that tho fund had
over $4,000 subscribers, Indicating that
tho home was to bo really gift of the
American people. .....
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12

Whenever there is stoppage of the
bowol-action, holp should be given i'm
mediately. Usuallya n mild, gentle laxa-
tive is all that is necessary. a violent,
wrencling, gripping cathartic Is never
needed. DR.. Pieroe's Pleasant Pellets
arc tho most pleasant and successful
romedy for occasional or chronic consti-
patton, or costiveness. They arc tiny,
sugar coated, anti-bilious granules, that
evon the smallest child can easily take.
They act in porfe0t accord with nature
and produce no gripping or other disa,
greeable feeling. They should be taken
at tho first indication of digestive trouble.
They stop sour stomach, belching,
''heart-burn," flatulence and sick head
ache. Thoy cure constipation porma-
nently. You can stop taking them after
tho bowels are thoroughly regulated.
Thejr help lasts You do not become q
slave to their uso, as with other pills.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Victor Blues Latest Victory.

MARION, October 7.-Cards have beer
received here announcing the approach
ing marriage of Lieut. Victor Bluo to Miss
Eleanor Stuart, of Morristown, NJ. j.
The marrige will take plaoe on the 17tt
Instant. After their merrige Lieut.. Blue
and Mrs. Blue, accompanied by DR.. and
Mrs Rupert Blue, will spond some time
in Marion with Lieut.. Blues mothor, Mrs
a. M. Blue.
From here thoy will 60 to Jacksonville
Fla, whore they will romain some timo
DR.. Rupert Blue will act as tbest man
at his brother's marriage.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12

big drive this week in shoes at
Craig g. Call and see theml
Mrs. w, p. Reid and two children,
of Seneca, spent several days last week
in Walhalla visiting the families of Mr..
9. l., Reid and Mr.. g. #. Groves.
MIR. J.. "a. Cook, optician, represent
ing Mr.. A. X. Hawkes., the famous At
lanta optician, is In town and will be at
the drug store Of DR.. j. w. Bell today
wednesday,, Thursday and Friday.
Don't fail to read our advertisement
in next weel's paper for it will surprise
you to seewhat wo will do for You.
=, Cash Bargain Store.
Mrs. j. s. Bee, accompanied by her
little son, of Charleston, is on several
weeks visit to her cousin, Mrs. Jas. t,
Wilson. We wish her pleasant stay in
our town. ..1s. ..E..,,.s.
we have received largo lot of
crockery. Also china dinner sets. 1t
will pay you to see them before buying.
j. e j. S. Carter, Westminster, S. O.
Attention is called to tho new adver-
tisement of Mr. v. l., Norman, who has
returned to his "native heath" to estab-
lish himself in business. "Vio" always
was known as hustler, and he knows
how to sell goods 80 as to give his GUS
tones the greatest value for their money.
His bran new stock of dry goods, notions
and fancy goods is arriving daily in large
quantities. DO sure and read his "salu-
tatory'' and don't fail to give him call.
Anderson Peoples Advocate "Mrs.
Anna NJ. Striblng, ono of South Carroll
mas four surviving daughters of the
Revolution, daughter Of John Werner, q
gallant soldier who bravely fought in the
battlo of Cowpons, is ON visit to her
son, John Werner Stribling, o soldier of
tho Confedoracy, who'is the happy pos
SCISSOR of a highly priced relic handed
down from his grandfather. The relic is
q flint-and-steel 'horseman's pistol one
of tho side arms with which his grand
father bravely battled for free govern
mont. Mrs. Stribling is in her 80th
year. She is the mother of 13 children
and the grandmother of GO, well pre-
served in mind and body, and yet, as in
the past, insists that 'idleness is the
workshop of the devip."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
H0w'S |! This 2 (

We have an up-to-d date GINNERY we'll
equipped, and, from this date, we will
gin for 10 conts per Hundred Pounds Of.
Lint Cotton-that is, we will charge only,
DO cents for Ginning Four Hundred
Pound Bale, or so cents for Five Hum
dred Pound Bale, packed in tho Square
Press. 4.@.. 81 Z. F3
viii pay fifty cents per hundred $50
per ton) for COTTON SEED. Will, :at
all times, give the top OF tho market for
Seed. Very respectfully, .}
+. ...s.J SENECA OIL MILL
Seneca, S. G., September IS, 1890,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
The Anderson Daily Mail.

Volume T., No. 1, of the Anderson Daiis
Mail, now papor, was received at this
Office last Friday. 1t is q neat si col
umn folio, and the first number ,as :
"hummor." Anderson is HI sting
town, and wo hope and boliove she will
literally support her daily as well ss she
does hor weeklies. Tho Mail Is iissss;;:ed
from the Advocate Office and published
by TIC Same company. We wish for the
now paper q long life of prosperity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Story OF q Slave.

TO be bound hand and foot for years
by tho chains of disease is tho worst form
Of p,vory. George d. Williams, OF Man
c;,estsr, Mich, tells how saoh q slave
has been SO helpless for flvo years that
she could not turn over in bed alono.
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
tors, sho is wonderfully improved and
ablo to do hor own work. This supreme
remedy for fomale diseases quickly cures
nervousness, sloeplessness, menancholy,
headache, backache, fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medicine
is a godscnd to weak, sickly, run down
people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
30 cents. Sold by all druggists in tho
COUNTY
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
A Correction.

"
The table of apportionment of school
funds for Oconee county will be found
on the fourth pago of this issue. The
State dispensary fund for Corinth dis
trict, No. 81, should havo been $10.76,
making total Of $0777 to the credit Of
tho district, instead of $1OI05, rs printed
in the tabulatod statement. The insti-
tute expenses should have been $16.13
instead of $4.26. superintendent Barron
discovered the orror after tho table was
printed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Locals from Zion. !.

ZION, October Miss Hattie Rut-
ledge has returned from o short visit to
relatives and friends in Westminster and
Fair Play. She re-opened school at Zion
October 9th, after a month & vacation for
tho cotton-pioking season, 5s 5sz.:5s5 *,,.a
Mrs. George Mckee and son, Mr.. Sloan
Mckee, have returned from Columbia,
where the former has been visiting for
several weeks, = tj- 80 ~ q +. ssy
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Welcome to AbbevIIle.

The Abboville Press and Banner says:
eve learn that Mr.. John Rose, of Wal
halla, who is we'll known in Abboville
rs q business man, has rented one of the
now cottages belonging to Mr.. l.. w.
White, and will coon bo numbered as
ono of our citizens. Mr.. Roso and fam
lily will be welcomed to our city by many
frionds."
We learn that it h. uncertain whother
Mr.. Rose will move his family to Abhe-
vile. Wo sinceroly hope he will not.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Serious Less by Fire.

Serious Less by Fire.
Mr.. Il. j. Polzer had the misfortune to
lose his magnificent barn at his summer
homo, about throe miles from Pendleton,
Saturday night, by fro. The barn con
tanned eightoon mules and horses, oight
fine Jersey milk COWS, about two hun
dred bushels of grain, IN engine, throsher,
lot of wagons and farm Implements.
Roughly estimated the loss Is about
81, 900. This Is tho second fire of this
kind Mr.. Pelzor has sustained in the
last eight years. It Is supposed that the
cause of tho fro was spontaneous com
bustion. The barn and contents were
partially insured. .......
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Water.W0rks In tho Jail.

Tho County Commissioners have just
finished tho job of putting water-works
in the Jail. Tho piping and tho ram
were purchased from VIM. j. Stribling,
as administrator Of tho estate of Bic
mann, and was that which Biemann had
put into his promises beforo his death.
This was n needed improvement TO the
jail, but tho thing we need most is q jail.
Would that our people would compel the
erection of Jail that would be decent
and safe.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Dewey Como TO Vermont.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 0.--Ad-
miral Dewey loft to-day for Vermont In
company with w. &C. Seward Webb and
tho governor of Vermont, who had como
for him In DR.. Webbs private car. .
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Values that Mean Something

to
kind that really influence
When August Swings Along .#@|#
The tte store makes extra
Gays whea the volume OF tho trade
makes to Your financial interest
These CAN'T e. III ss%S#
at 25cents IS 81
cents. 5%.
6Ocents - i
Our assortment &
Big DRIVES &%
In Clothing, Hosiery Domeics &o &c.
- 6OEMUJ MA Gl N NN Ng2So
THE POPULAR PRICE STORE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12

VIII Return. ...s....
Owing to tho brilliant s,tccess of A. X.
Hawkes., the famous Atlanta Opticians
Specialist during his last visit, ho has
boon induced to visit our town again,
and will romain at tho store Of his agent
J.W. Bell, druggist, forS days, beginning
October 18th. All persons whose oyes
neod attention will now tako advantage
Of this opportunity. Mr.. Hawkes. has all
tho modern appliances for tho scientific
adjustment of spectaoles and oye glasses
to the eye. There is no optioian in the
United States who enjoys tho confidence
Of the people moro THAI Mr.. Hawkes.
His name Is n familiar word thr oughout
seotinn Of tho country inhabited by
ovor twenty five millions of people.
Mr.. Hawkes. has probably fitted glasses
to the eyes of more people of national
and international fame than any othel
optician living. His wonderful success
is due to The supel ior grade of glasses,
and to the confidence the people have In
his ability. as a practical optician.
This firm was established in 1870
nearly thirty years ago. Call carly, rs
ho will remain but 8 days, as he has
other engagements for lator dates.
eau ton :-These famous glasses are
mover peddled.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Public Roads Mead Work.

If somo work Is not done on the pub
lie roads of this county before tho winter
rains set in it will bo next to impassablo
to travel-if the wintor showers DO as
bad as usual. While tho roads are now
dry they are full of ruts. There seems
sOme of thcm this Yoar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Governor Won't 90 10 Atlanta.

COLUMBIA, s. c., October 0.-Govor-
nor McSweenoy will not 20 to Atlanta
for tho State fair as 1t comos too near tho
South Carolina fair. ..g
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12

OF o"s trained pack mules shipped
from San Francisco for Manila on tho
steamer Siam, August 10Th, 612 were
killed by the pitching of the vessel In o
typhoOn October 1st.r IS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Trespass Notice.

DERSONS trvspassing upon tho lands
IL of the undersigned, In any way,
will be dealt with accordi;,g to law. ~, :.
j. j. ANsEL, WESLEY BuRNsTDE,,
VIM. LADY, j. B. PALMER, t l
VIM. A, WHITE, WESLEY A. WHITE,
r. II. JAMES. q .t5$6#
October 4, 1900. ~ 1913 $H
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
The 0conee County Alliance

Will meet at Bounty Land school house
on the second Friday, the 18th of Ooto-
Der. JAMES Z. REID,
President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
M%Ca39 CANDY cATHARTic r. e
II g1NllN
5IlSls s. Il.
Tho Black Diamond.

The surveys In South Carolina have
boon finished and the estimates will soon
be prepared for the English syndicate.
The distance from Port Royal to tho
Georgia State line is 257 1-10 miles.
Superintendent of Surveys, w. B, Cren-
shaw, has found an exoellent line. From
Anderson to Port Royal, distance of
over 200 miles, there is no grade that ex-
ceeds ono foot. Everything is moving
along to the entire satisfaction Of Mr.,
Dickinson, Mr.. Kirby and all others who
want to see tho road built and are work
ing to that ond.--Dover News
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
We Are !.
Ready for t
Business !! !! : :
..OUR STORE-ROOMS.
ARE FULL. OF NICE
NEW GOODS.
NOW is the timo to buy your

NOW is the timo to buy your ! T..
School Boy Jeans at. ;. ......... 100.
One-half Wool Jeans at. -. ....... 1910.
The best Heavy Jeans at. .,....... 25c.
All-Wool Rirseys at. ............. 25c.
Good Wool Cassimors ut. ......... 500.
23-inch All-Wool Flannel at. 1910.
23-inch Twilled Flannel at ...a.... 100.
33-inch Shaker Flannel at. ......... 300.
56-inch Waterproof Flannel at. ... 800.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Reyenue Officers al WORK,

Or lest Saturday Deputy Msrshais w.
,. f. Corbin and J. T. Mckinney, Col
lcctor A.. c ! Merriok and Messrs. John
Chapman and j. w. Corbin destroyed two
dif ttllcries-one In Georgia and one in
this county quitting up the stills and
destroying about 1000 gallons of beor
and mash. On Tuesday they destroyed
alarge distillery near Battle Creek, cut
up still, cap and worm, destroyed 1900
gallons of beer, ton bushels OF meal, and
arrested 'Eugone Hall. This (Wednes-
day. morning they cut up q still, cap
AID worm, destroying 1900 gallons of
beer and mash, and arrested Jesse
Owens and Wright Snider. ~. 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12
Almost { sslfsS jI.ls sday ISotnIug:

Almost II sSfS Iassaay .t5otnlne.
sIS.russdAy rsornteg about 4 3, clools the
alarm OF Are was giyen, aud itSsas found
that tho store roo omB and poat flee, In
tho Masonic Temple building, were full
Of smoke. yt took some time to locate
tho spot from which The smoke came,
butit was nj last discovered TO bel lissu-
Ing from a bolt OF cloth on a shelf In the
store room 5cf Mr.. %. H: sohumao aoher.
Mother the origin Of the fire, nor how
long il had been burning b efore disooy-
cred, is known, N . damage Of conse,
quence was done. M
Death of Mr.. CLARK S. Smith. 8l.s s 81 "
Mr. Clark s. Smith died at his homo,
atsandy Springs, in Anderson county,
on Wednesday morning, 4 tth& instant, at
ton o o'olook, after a lingering illness from
paralysis. He had been la feeble health
for 4 several years, b His affltotion was
borne With fortih,de and resignation,
He was about forty years old, Our Mr..
d, A. Smith went to his brother's bod
side Tuesday morning, and was with
him when he brcathed his last. The de-
ceased leaves one brother ard sister to
mourn his death. To them tile sincere
sympathy of many friends is extended.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12

Big Turnips - LII
Mr. j. D. Isbell, who lives near Walhalla,
presented the COURIER Monday morning
with some fine turnips Of tho Red Top
White Globe variety. One of these tur-
nips weighed eight pounds and another
ono about five pounds. We consider
those largo turnips, when we take into
consideration the dry and hot weathor
of July and August. Mr.. Isbell has had
good, luols>with this oxoollont vegetable
and has boon supplying tho Walhalla
market plentifully with turnips, realiz-
ing good prices for tho same. Thanks.
farmer Isbell, for remembering the news
paper fraternity in this manner. With
q nice piece of pork we we'll now have q
dinner good enough for the gods.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12


Coming
.liIi1I. rs Isl 81 i,
The Famous Atiaata Optioian.
~. !sss'
S sssss s:ssls s.. |
Direct from the homo office Of this Great
{ ioians and at the store of
!. { ]. B Dru uggls Il,
n hrss I'D ays Only, 81
beainning "a stSber Is . This VIII Give
tho al tizana al "a e 4
w u .IE y 4. I,4 IL. .kA.
and yioinity g rare opportunity Of hay-
Ing their s.
Eye Sight d asted Free
by one of the most renowned and Buo..
5cessfal aa we'll ,as roliableg Opticians in
appliances for soientific adiustment of
5piaases RI tle a.te !; spiar., i,. ,,o 7,
r., tIs I, ], n,, tI, ,Ins,an
81 s ta GSi ,,aon,a oTa tSan M oJaSe Ha.oIns
lMis ina nsmo % Is q familiar % % Word I thronshoMt ayst
a section of country inhabited Nv,
;TWENTY-FIVE MILLIONS of IeOple.
Mr. ai.ssa Hawkes y s, has p probably adjusted
national an and g International fame than
pas established in 1870 NJ !f {.5E s. ( & IS y. 3
2; ;,;5 ~ s. ~ {: y yl u y 5fs S..
1ftsy - S7 - - tGL.A GA- ST1AAA lUE sys ~
Is often the cause Of headache, diszi-
M. t 10 ,t, wv " vlsivn.
Ihls can be cured IN many cases by the
correct fitting of his CrystaliZed lenses
romains ~ sa bnt GTil eEy, e os,siyey h
other ongagements for lates dates. 1 - 80 i'''s'
CAUTION.Iw would caution the
public against buying ,spootacles. from
Peuulors, golng from mousse 70 mouse
thns,, l., ~ ~,
Gheil 10 oe HaWKes; or selllng the Same
grade of goods. Hawkes. Speotaoles
arc 4 NEWER tnafldled IA Manv l5of tbe
;nfar;or 'o,aaseap that Good fhS onntrt, ~ tr1
in'oAiot Btassos tuhl lloou Atho COuntry
are positively injurious to tho eye.
Rror,, Esx.President OF III, 81 Gspoyar
e IH3yl. Z s d,Ia,to,,,, - =. IS
S,<5YE &s =, VIZ. s2... .s .4iTe 2
,W.,.,',s, s'insson, II. -.
3 A. X. Hawkes.. ESQ sSiy iJear Sir, I and vo,,r
Crystaiized Ienses Weli.auited 70 NV oves for
far-seeing. And shall enjoy them on my shoot
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-12

Judge Estill has refused to grant bail
torJnlia Morrison, the murderess of Ac-
tor Lindenheimer OF Chattanooga. Tho
husband of the accused was fined by tho
court $50 for calling tho States attorney
"a id liar'' during the proceedings.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

OF unusual interest to every reader
of this paper is the advertisement
elsewhere in this issue of the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, unquestionably one
of the greatest of American Lewspa-
pers. That peerless paper a now
be had by mail, every day, including
the big Sunday issue, for only six
dollars per year, and At that price, II
is certainly within the reach of all
who desire to read ANY daily paper.
The Weekly Globe Democrat is issued
in semi-weekly sections of eight pages
each, making 1t practically q LARGE
~SEMI-WEEKLY, and almost equal to
the average daily, at ONE DOLLAR
A YEAR. This issue is just THE
THING for the farmer, merchant or
professional man WHO has rot TIE
time ~ read Il daily paper, but wishes
to keep promptly and thoroughly
posted. II is made up with especial
reference to the wants of every men,
Der of the family, not only giving
ALL THE NEWS, but also a great
variety of interesting and instructive
reading matter of all kinds. Write
for free sample copies to Globe PRINT
ing Co., ST. Louis. Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

W. H. Beck, of Sioux City. who Is
said to have the largest retail grocery
business in Iowa, is thus quoted oy
the Sioux City Journal: Il ha re spent
at least s25, 900 for newspaper adVer-
Using and l consider it the best IN
vestmen. I have ever made. 1t took Il
GREAT deal of judicious advertising to
mt nv business where it Is, ana now
that it is permanent | advertise yet as
Just literally. l have always reai'%eo
that the press is the direct
cation between the merchant ana Dis
customers, and of such l nave peer
vide-awakc enough to use it. com
menced business twenty-one years ago.
but I am u. IS keen an advertiser al
ever, "a Gle older l grow the more
appreciate .ae value of advertising.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

This is . big country. A man has
to be . mighty big man to be known
to all sections Of it. There are men
just elected, or about to be elected to
the United States Senate, whom the
great mass Of the reading public have
never even heard of. There will be
many new faces in the upper house of
the national legislature. 1t will give
fresh interest to the proceedings of a
most venerable and august body.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

A~ecording to the statistics compiled
nv the treasury department the COLO
% da~nendencies and p~rotectorates
of the world number l26, n occupy
tmo-fftbs of the land surface OF the
globe. England has over ll'ooo'ooo
7.rora miles in colonies, France over
1000, 600, China over 2,Soo'OCo and
Germany over 1000 900. If the United
states goes into the colony business
she will require years to calcn VI
even with Italy, which has lot,oo'
souare miles of dependencies.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

r,+:ops are under way Ter
"a x 1ss a~ation"- census OF 1900
sra, as has becn the custom tereto-
IN. place OF superintendent of
aaos,l is u covsaed ons among
.,t:.ians and statesmen The sIu-
;.,snlen OF she census Pf tSs' was
Iar.l Walkersot Conn@tsie|t. The
.narioteudent OF the r-aAsr T.. of 1874
Robert ?, Porter, then of New
York, but now OF Coy Gland. y can
didate for superia% ndent of the cen
sus of 1900 is s. N. D. North of Bos
tom formef.., Of Albany.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

The Senators who say that God is
againss the retention OF the Philip
pines have not gathered their inspir-
alton from the 'e.igious press, for
most OF the cI.urch papers favor the
idea from > u Icy :;andpaint.