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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

Tho lowest responsible bid on COurte-
nay District, No. 70, was $40; on Fair
Play District No. 6, 300, and on South
Union District, No. 7, 800. These bids
were all considered too high, and there
fore it was ordered that ]. M. Hunnioutt,
Supervisor, be authorized to lot Courte-
nay District, ard j. j. Haley, Fair Play
and South Union Districts at such rea-
sonablo figures as they respectfully deem
proper.
1t was ordered that all persons, to
whom contracts havo been awarded, bo
notified, by advertisement In tho papers,
to meet tho Supervisor at Walhalla, S. O.,
on Saturday, the 11th instant, to make
bond and sign up contracts.
1t was ordered that tho road machine
bo tnrnod over to the Supervisor, to be
sold or rented, as ho may deem best.
1t was ordered that two of tho mules
and tho two horse wagon be kept for use
with tho chain gang, and that tho gang
be turned over to bo used in building
bridges and repairing roads in bad places
at his discretion, and that tho ono horse
wagon and the three remaining mules be
sold by tho Supervisor at tho best price
he can got for thom.
It was ordered that tho Supervisor tal1o
proper steps at once to collect in all tho
tools that belong to tho county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

On last Sunday morning at Toulon,
Franco, sixty-fivo tons of smokeloss
powder exploded in magazine, domol-
ishing houses and trees for radius of
two miles in all directions. Several pcr-
sons wore instantly killed and many
wounded.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

The ShH "psburg (Ky.) World says:
"Mr. Richard G. Strother, of Walhalla,
S. c., tho ablcst railroad contractor in
tho South, has now before Col. Boone n
proposition to grade, bridge and tic tho
304 miles in South Carolina E ID Georgia
and docs not ask dollar until tho work
is done. How is that for faith in tho
Black Diamond"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
death ef 'Ehoa. H.. Gibson.

Tho death of Mr.. Thos. L.. Gibson,
which is noted elsewhere in our columns,
carries away ono of Oconeo's best men.
Mr. Gibson was an Intelligent. progress
sivo and enterprising citizen and ono
whose kindness was almost endless. No
man in the county, to our knowledge,
has done moro acts of kindness for his
ncighbors than he. He was at ono time
man of considerable property. His
goodness of heart impolled him to lend
helping hand to many who sought
his assistance. Becoming security for
many OF his neighbors, seriously involved
him, and somo sovon years ago ho lost
very nearly all his property in tho liqni-
dation Of debts, of which an insignifi-
cant amount was for his own benefit.
Ho paid security debts as if they were
his own. Mr.. Gibson was an honest man
and n Christian, being for many years
useful member of tho Baptist church at
South Union. His loss to his commu-
nifty is irreparablo. Our sympathics 20
out to his grief stricken family, relatives
and friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
The Hand Of HDeutll.

Mr. Richard CAN'T died at his home
near High Falls, on Thursday evening,
March 2, after an illness of twenty one
days from pneumonia, aged forty-s
years. He leaves n wifo and five chill
dren, two sisters and two brothers,
to whom is extended tho sympathy Of
many friends. IIo was an industrious
farmer and worthy citizon. His remains
wero buried at Old Pickcns on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. I.arkin Chastain died at tho homo
of his father, Mr.. Anderson Chastain, in
Walhalla, on Thursday night, I'd instant,
after weeks illness from pneumonia,
aged about thirty years. His body was
buried in tho cemetery of tho Walhalla
Baptist church OH Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Bud Davis. son of Mr. Warren
Davis, died at the homo of his parents
on Factory Hill, in Walhalla, on Friday
night, Sd instant, after brief illness from
pneumonia. IIo was about nineteen
years old. His body was taken to Hopo-
we'll Methodist church for burial on Sun
day afternoon, Rov. r. r. Dagnali con-
ductng the funeral sorvicos.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
New Seeds
AT NORMANS.

Remember, wo give you three to
four times moro scotland bee
ter--than you got in packages.
Wo arc headquarters for Drugs,
Seeds, China, Lamps, Agate, Gran
ito, Enamel, Galvenizod and Tin
ware, Wall Paper, Baskets,
Brooms, Stoves, Chairs and other
House Furnishings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

There will be no extra session of Con
gress this year unless sOmo foreign com
plications force it. All necessary lcgis
lation was finished last week in time fol
adjournment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
Mrs. d. G.. NHnycn.

Wo arc very much gratinod to an
nounco that Rev. G. G. Maycs brought
Mrs. Mayos home from Columbia on Fri
day last, worry much improved in health.
She had been for somo weeks at tho Co
lumbia hospital for treatment. She is
doing we'll now. and wo hopo will stead
lily continue to prove until sho attains
perfect health again.-Edgoflold Cores
pondcncc, Augusta Chronicle, March4.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
Rreo RaraI Mail HDeliyery.

Congressman Latimer has given his
constituents another proof of tho por-
sistepce with which he works for what
he believes to be their interests. Out of
tho S150,000 appropriated to tost the FREQ
rural mail delivery ho has secured $2,400
for his district and tho experiment. will
be made at six points in tho district.
These six places arc Abboville, Grcon-
wood, Prosperity, Anderson, Walhalla
and Easley, and tho service will cover
radius of livo miles from each point, and
tho carrier will receive $4O0 year. The
amount secured by Mr.. Latimor is four
times as much as he would havo bcon
allowed undor an equal division among
the Congressional districts, but Congress-
man Latimor seems to know how to
hustle to got Uncle SANS money. Tho
Congressman who works serves his con-
stituents better than the Quo that talks
too much.-Anderson Peoples Advocate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
A Happy Hccasion.

Happy Gccasion.
Under this head Mr. ID. j. Auld. bust
ness manager of the Palmetto Pythian,
says:
ON another column of this paper will
be found an account of tho banquet at
Walhalla, on February 22d, (Washing-
toms Birthday. 1t was tho good for
tune of tho writer to be presont on tho
happy occasion and it affords him much
pleasure now to return sincoro thanks
for tho kind invitation to attend, and to
say that it was ono of the best entertain
mcnts of tho kind that It has been his
pleasure to enjoy.
ut is hoped that other Lodges in
South Carolina will continue this good
work of having their lady friends sit at
tho fostive board with them. Tho
women of South Carolina do not know
enough Of Pythanism. Thoy should be
invited to attend all banquots that thoy
may hear tho addrosses and learn moro
of our Order"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
Veterinary 9nrRaoIa.

President III. s. IIart.og and DIR. G.. t..
Ncsom, of Clemson College, will be at
Walhalla Saturday, March 11th. Pres-
dent IIartzog will make an address at II
a. m. DR.. Ncsom, veterinarian, will
treat animals for an hour and half and
will lecture in tho afternoon. In order
that there may bo no conflict those dosir-
ing to have there animals treated will
confer with j. r. Earle, at Walhalla, be-
fore the day mentioned. Only 81 limited
number can be treated. Tho clinic will
be of great interest to every farmor. Any
kind of domestic animal will be treated
free of charge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
"His tolls arc past,
His work is done,
Ho fought tho fight,
Tho victory won."
Probably Natal Shooting.

Probably Kninl Shooting. -.
Last Sunday night, about 9 O'Clock,
near Cheohoe church, about ton miles
from here, Charles Lay shot and proba-
bly, fatally wounded George Ridley. Tho
shooting occurred at Lays house. Rid
10y was advancing on Lay with q drawn
knife when Lay ilTou two pistol shots,
one taking effect in the abdomen, tho
othor in tho arm. Tho attending physi-
oian says that tho wound in tho abdo-
mon will probably provo fatal. Ridley is
reported as improving this morning. Lay
is staying at the homo of Sheriff Moss as
q friend, and, in case Ridley dies, or q
warrant Is issued for him, he will sur
rendor to tho sheriff and be lodged In
tho county Jail. ..,.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
County Board OF Pensions TO Meet,

Tho County Board of Pensions is horo-
by ordered to meet at Walhalla Court
House on tho 25th instant.
j. G. NEVILLE,
Chairman County Board of Pensions.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

Admiral Dowoy's pay Is Increased from
$4,000 to $4,000 year. Thero is some-
thing substantial In such q recognition of
Dewey's work In Manila bay. w..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
The Southern Farm RHngnzine.


With tho March number tho Southern
Farm Magazine, of Baltimore, enters
upon its seventh year. 1t has steadily
improved in all respects, and its an
nonncemonts of contributors for 1900 is a
promise of articles of practical value to
the Southern farmer who wishes to keep
abreast of intelligent movements in his
line. The Southern Farm Magazine is
published monthly by tho Manufactu-
rcrs' Record Publishing Co., Baltimore,
Md. Prico 81 u wear.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

NAnsIcr's HnleB.
On Monday last j. w. Holcman sold
the following real estate:
In the case of G. w. Pitchford against
John j. Smith, So acres, lying near Wal
halla, bid off by Mrs. T.. M. Smith for
$7G0.
In tho case of Il. l.. Greene against w.
Il. Rochester OF al, 80 acres, lying on
Jorry Fall creek, bid off by II. II. Jaynes
for $20.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09
SOME DAMAGE DONE AT RETURN,

SOME DAMAGE DONE AT RETURN.
RETURN, March G.-Saturday night
about 10 o'clock heavy wind storm Wis
tied this section. A number of trees
were uprooted and some out-buildinps
blown down, but no serious damage was
done. Tho storm camo up and passed.
of quickly, tho terrible wind and light
ming lasting about twenty minutes.
HEAVY WIND STORM AT SENECA.
SENECA, March IA furious wind
storm visited this place Saturday night
though tho damage done seems to have
boen less than that occasioned by tho
storm of several weeks ago.
NO DAMAGE AT oAKwAY.
OAKwAy, March G.-Ouito hail and
wind storm passed through our section
Saturday night. No damage has yot boon
reported.
The Country Swept by Tornado.
Last Saturday night terrific tornado
swept ovor largo portions of tho four
States of Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia
and South Carolina.
At Madisonville, Tonn., three persons
were killed and twelve othors wounded.
Tho most frightful feature of tho tornado
was tho manner in which Jack Moser mot
his death. IIo was hurled by the winds
force from his house, a distance of 700
yards, until his progress was impeded by
a wiro fonco, which completely severed
his head from tho body. Tho storm camo
up with alarming suddenness and swept
everything in its path. 1t was accom-.
panied by tho terrific roar usually attend
ing tornadoos. Frightened inhabitants
rushed for their collars and places of
safety. In tho country great damage was
done to orchards and crops by tho wind
and hail.
At Atlanta. Ca. hailstones sovon inches
in circumference wero found. Ovor two
inches of rain foil during tho evening.
Some damage was dono to telegraph and
electric light wires, and u negro was
killed noar the union depot by 1.-Two wire
falling on him.
At Toccoa, Ga, tho largo brick ware
houses of Edwards Brothers and II.
A. Capps were blown down and demol-
ished several smaller buildings. The
Edwards warehouse in falling crushed in
tho house of Mrs. Mary Millor, an aged
widow, killing hor instantly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-09

tsfactory experlonce.'
DR.. Miles Remedies
t.r:. a.,lh hy all drug
gists under q positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
cases Of tho heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES NIEDICA
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Breckinridae's Speech.

Judge Robert j. Breckenridge, OF
Danvllle, Democratic nominee for At
torney General, spoke at the Opera
House Monday. He dwelt at some
length on State issues, showing the
lack of Kentucky in not having law
regulating the sale of school books, as
has Indiana. Copies of the text books
adopted by both the State of Indiana
and the State of Kentucky were pur-
chased. One set was bought in New
Albany and the price paid was $685..
The other set duplicate in every par
ticular and published by the same
houses, was bought in Louisville, but
instead of securing the books for $685.
they could not be obtained for less
than $6.20.-W Winchester Sun.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Revolution In Santo Domingo Is
Successful.

The Navy Department has received
official confirmation of the Associated
Press dispatches announcing the res
ignation of President Figuero, Of San
to Domingo, in the following cable
gram from Capt. Longnecker, of the
New Orleans:
president Figuero resigned at A
O'Clock Wednesday,"
Santiago was taken after a strong
fight.
1t is expected that all the other
places will submit to the revolution
without any more fighting.
The Ministers will continue at the
heads of their various departments
until a provisional government has
been formed, after which the elections
for President and Vice President will
take place. The city is quiet, but
business is at standstill.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Valuable Weeds.

There's pokeweeds, commonest OF
them all. In France it is cultivated.
1t takes it's place with sage, thyme,
parsley and bay leaves as favoring
for soup.
Every body in America hates net
tie aud can't see. what use it is. In
Scotland. Poland aud Germany tender
young nettle leaves are used as greene
The Germans boil it with other vege.
tables to give them piquaut flavor
Purslane is another weed that can be
treated the same way.
Most people think milkweed pois'
onous. 1t ia a medical vegetable with
delightful flavor of its own. The
young leaves, when they are in just
the right condition, are cross be.
tween spinach, and asparagus, and in
3 salad are delicious.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
COMBINATION OF BANKERS.
Biz Demand Por stock-Whai
Next?

The Bankers Trust Company, big
combination in process of formation
in New York, has elected George w.
Ely president. The directors include
the foremost financial men of the
country, among them Edmund L.
Halsey, of Louisville, Ky.
Regarding the Bankers Trust. Com
pany Mr.. Hslsey said: sit has just
been organized by some fifteen or
twenty bankers and financiers of New
York. Among these are w. G. Whit
NJ the Dukes, Dominick & Domin-
iSN, Redmond, Kerr & Co., and the
American Tobacco Company. The
capital stock, which has been largely
over-subscribe is $l,500,O00, with
the same amount in paid-up surplus.
Louisville parties bid 2lO for l,3OO
shares on the opening of the stock
books. The stock sold at go on the
New York Stock Exchange"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Largest Grapevine in the World

La Para Grande, the biggest grape
vine in the world, has reached the end
of its long outdoor life, and will soon
be cut down. Seventy-fve years it
has been growing on ranch in Monte
otto Valley, near Santa Barbara, CAL,
but of late it has shown signs of dying,
and SO the owner, Albert Magee, the
Pittsburg stove manufacturer, has or
dered it removed. From the pride of
the California vineyards it will be
turned into a museum curiosity.
La Para Grande has a trunk or
main stem three and one-halt feet in
circumference, and the trellis, higher
than a mans head, on which the
spreading branches of the vine are
supported measures nearly sixty feet
in each direction. In it's prime this
single vine produced full four tons
of grapes in a single year. Those
days of its glory are, however, long
past.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Cure For Cholera Among Fowls

Cholera is contagious and extreme
lv fatal WREN it attacks flock of
fowls. 1t is caused from overcrowd-
ing, bad sanitary arrangements, un-
wholesome food, and from various
other causes. 1t is disease about
which very little is known, and one
which is often mistaken. for some
other. The first symptoms are drowsi-
ness, accompanied by thirst; the fowl,
in moving about, having a slow, I'M
steady gait, with heavy and lsbored
breathing. The comb and wsttles
lose their natural color, usually be-
coming pale, though sometimes turn
ing almost black. The fowls have
diarrhoea, and the crop fills with mu-
Gus, thus preventing the food from
digesting.
On first appearance the coops and
yards should be given a thorough
cleaning, and every part sprayed with
crude carbolic acid. Separate the
afflicted fowls and burn the bodies of
any that may have died. One of the
most successful remedies, and one
which at the same time involves but
little. expense, is kerosene. In one
gallon of corn meal put one gill of
kerosene, and mix thoroughly with
warm water. This should be suffice
lent for fifty hens aud should be given
every other day to those that show the
least symptom.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
The Household Angel - Every
Home Can Have One.

The glsd-hearted CHEEKY woman
who makes the best of every thing is q
treasure in any home. She may make
mistakes, che may forget, she may
spoil a dish in mixing or In baking,
but If, with the mishsp, she sends in
a CLEAN of sunshine, a smile, laugh,
or some gay and kindly word, people
forget their disappointments and
make the best of what they cannot
help.
And how much better this is than
the unvarying precision of one who
has no faults and no patience with
those who have; who never makes
mistakes nor makes allowances for
others who do. Accuracy and preci5-
ion are excellent3 punctuality and
promptness are most valuable; but
Glove is the fulfilling of the law" and
Christian charity is greater tnan fault
less housekeeping or anything else.
If you're born wi h sunshine in
your heart, thank God for it and let
it shine out
But if not, turn your gaze to the Son
of Righteousness and catch the bright
ness that beams from his face.-Inland
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Do You Think Ae Is Rich.

l have taken the trouble to investi-
gate the story that Mr.. Bryan is the
richest man in Lincoln. 1t is prepos-
teroua. Mr.. Bryan's wealth does not
exceed 100000, and half of that is in
real estate. His first profits from his
book amounted to $4,000. OF this he
ga SIT 900 to the various free silver
clubs. lie also gave $4,000 to found
prizes for essays on thu science of gov
eminent in Is colleges. His house in
Lincoln cost him $4,000. He could
not probably sell it for more than
$1,000. His farm near Lincoln cost
him about $4,000. He also owns a
farm of so acres near his birthplace,
Salem, H., and a small house which
his mother occupied in her last yeare.
The story that Mr.. Bryan is rich
sprang from the fact that he is one of
the few citizens of Lincoln who have
honestly declared their personal prop
erty for the purpose of taxation.
AT this moment Mr.. Bryan stands
at the very center and heart of De-
mocrscy, in daily, almost hourly, con-
tact with the people and the leaders in
nearly all parts of the country. He
rose from obsculiry to this command
ing position by sticking to principle
regardless of coaseq AS he
stood on the lawn in front Of his SIM
pie home this morning, the incarna-
lion OF manly strength and courage,
proud of his Americanism and glory
ing in the righteousness of the masses,
l could no help contrasting him with
another figure l saw in the yellow
gasight of a London night only a few
weeks ago-Willism Waldorf Astor,
thrilling in the presence of an English
duke. These two men represent the
two extremes of present tendencies on
this continent,-James Creelman in
New York Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Paris Will Have a Street Fair.

About thirty merchants and citizens
interested giving street fair in
this city met Friday night at the City
Hall and discussed the question. 1t
was decided TO give fair on Septem-
Der 26, u, and %, and it goes without
saying that it will be a success.
Mayor Perry was elected president,
Il, j. Neelly, vice president; w. A.
Hin Jr., becretary, and John Schwarts
treas1N Sa,sBourbon News.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
ADVERTISEMENT.
A H0FPMAN'S REPLY TO JUDGE
COOPER.
[ ADVERTISEMENT

Mr.. EDITOR In the recent Issue
of the Morgan County Messenger ap.
peared letter signed by the Hon
John E. Cooper, to j. II. Carraway
which refers to an anonymous letter
written to his good friend, DIR. Carter
He, Cooper, undertakes to fix the
responsibility of the authorship on
me, as agent of the North British and
Mercantile Insurance Company-that
it was written on a letter head of the
above mentioned Company, and that
he had made diligent search and COM
pairing it with other work done on
my machine finds that it was written
in my Office.
do not know the contents of said
letter or what it was about, but sup.
pose it was politics. l am not poll
tician, as every one who knows me
all my life, and state positively that
said letter was not written in my Of
fee by me or anyone connecte with
my Office, either directly or indirectly,
by or with my knowledge or consent.
l know nothing of its contents and
care less.
However, want to say that there
are three other machines in the city
the same make as mine, and l think
the same type, and If 1 am not great
ly in error, one of these machines is
owned and operated by the official
stenographer of Judge Cooper's
Court.
Judge Cooper being my next door
neighbor, might have given me. an
opportunity to read the letter before
sailing himself into print.
attend strictly to my own bust.
ness; do not NEEDLE in politics except
once in awhile to joke with a friend,
but do exercise the right, as any
free man should, to talk, act, and vote
as 1 please, and will say here that l
will take pride in voting for Mr.. lay
Tor.
In conclusion, l only wish to add
that it will save Judge Cooper time
and trouble if he will realize that l
have a life of over fifty-two years in
this community to prove to the GOOD
PEOPLE that l wouldInot be guilty of
writing an anonymous letter or any
thing so cowardly, but any letter that
l have ever written has my name
signed to it, or any letter that l may
write in the future, l will not be too
cowardly to sign.
A. HOFFMAN.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
judge Morrow's Bad Habit.

Judge Morrow is good man and
a capable Judge, but he has bad
habit of talking through bis hat. Iu
hisspeech at London introducing Mr..
Tailor he said that Kentucky would
give the Republican ticket 10000 ma
Ijority. Even the dogs laugh at such
predictions as that and the woodcock
goes of and commits felo de Sc
Stanford Interior Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-09-05
Current Money In Africa.

The wife of q missionary to Africa
gives some amusing details of the mer-
camille value of certain articles among
the natives, needles and cloth ranging
highest. They are absolutely current
coins. Three needles will purchase
one chicken: one needle, two eggs.
Old tins and empty bottles are also
much in request, old cans taking the
place of drinking cups. A fowl can
he had tor two yards of cotton or a
small piece of cloth.