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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05


storms and the giving way OF tho
ground on which they stand.
Fossils show tho Big Tree to be,
the remnant of once numerous
family; it is direct or collateral
descendant of ancient species. Their
ancestors formed large part of the
forests which fourished throughout
the Polar regions, now desolate and
ice-clad, and which extended into The
low attitudes of Europe. The natu-
raj reproduction of the tree is slow,
and the preservation of the race is
dependent on maintaining the pres
ent groves intact. The Big Tree
rejoiccs in five names which have
been given to it at various times
Sequoia, Washingtoniana, however,
which was proposed in 1898, will
probably be the name under which it
will be known. The Big Tree has
been introduced into England and
the Continent, and while it has done
we'll it shows that the existing eli
mates do not suit it, and the Sierra
forests need fear no rivals. 1t has
been occasionally cultivated in the
Eastern United States, where it does
not flourish. There are two trees IS
feet high in nursery at Rochester,
New York.
The numbering Of The Big Tree is
very destructive. The enormous
size and weight of the tree naturally
entails considerable breakage, and
the brittle trunk is liable to be
smashed by any inequalities in the
ground. The loss from this cause ia
great, but it is only one of the
sources of waste. The great diane
ter of the logs, Notwithstanding the
lightness OF the wood, causes their
weight to be so enormous that it is
impossible to handle many of them
without breaking them up. For this
purpose gunpowder is used, and the
fragments are often of wasteful
shapes, and unless great care is used
in preparing the blast, great deal
of the wood itself is scattered into
useless spinters. At the mill, where
waste is the rule in the manufacture
of lumber in the United States, the
big tree makes no exception. This
waste added to the other sources of
loss makes a total probably often
considerably in excess of half the
total volume of the tree. The big
tree also stands, as rule, in mixed
forest composed of many species,
and the destruction caused by the
fall of one of the enormous trees ia
IN itself great, but the principal
source of damage is the immense
amount Of debris left on the ground,
a certain source Of future fires. This
mass of broken branches, trunks and
bark is often five or six feet thick,
and necessarily gives rise to fires of
great destructive power, although
the Big Tree wood is not specially
intlammable. The devastation which
follows such numbering is as COM
plcto and dcplorable as the untouched
forest is unparalleled, beautiful and
worthy OF preservation. Fortunately,
much of this appalling destruction
has been done without leaving the
owners of the Big Trees as we'll off
as they were before it began.
Help is needed at once when PERSONS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

When the stomach is tired out it must
have rcst, but we can't live without
food. Kodol Dyspepsia euro "digcsts
what you cat' so that you can cat all tho
good food you want while it restoring
the digestive organs to heal :. 1t is the
only preparation that digcsts all kinds of
1000. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

If you want the best flour in this coun
try, buy Roxano, highest patent and
Bakers Choice fancy patent and you viii
keep peace in your family. j. e j. S
Carter, Westminster, S. G.,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

The following story comes from
Rome Some ladies made their ap-
pearancc at Papal reception, to the
grave displeas,rc of the Pope, in
ball room dress. A well known Car
dinal was instructed to apprise these
offenders Of their breach OF eti-
quctto. The Cardinal thus fulfilled
his somewhat delicate mission "The
Popc," he said, els old fashioned,
and does not like dccollctc dresses,
but | am quite accustomed to them,
for | have been so much among saw
ages when missionary that | do not
mind them"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

at Clifton, Spartanburg county,
on November 28th, Edward Coleman
shot and mortally wounded his bro
ther, Tom. They are negroes and
the shooting was the result OF q
family row in which their wives
figured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

We arc now receiving one of the largest
dress goods, shoes, hats, clothing, hard
ware, crockcry, glassware and groceries.
Come and get bargains. j. IL j. S. Car
tor, WoStminStor S G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

Help is needed at once when a person,s
life is in danger neglected cough or
cold may soon become serious and
should be stopped at once. Ono Minute
Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and
colds and the worst cases Of Group,
bronchitis. gripp, and other throat and
lunE troubles. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

According to the argument of an
able railway lawyer a man is legally
entitled to car seat into which he
has dropped a bag, bundle, coat, cane
or umbrella. This may be so, but
when "knight of the road" fills up
half dozen seats with his sample
cases and grips, it looks rather rough
on the seatlcss passenger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

The most effective little liver pills made
arc DeWitts Little Early Risers. They
mover gripc. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05

In the London slums, the third
generation born and bred there lives
and dies without any progeny.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-05
Prisoners Attack Taller.

Sold by druggists, 75c. Halls Fa
Pills are the best.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14
Russian Press Restrictions.

1t must be rather tame occupation
to write editorials for Russian news
papers on public and state affairs,
though 1t would be unbearably aggra-
waiting for an American editor,
especially II he was inclined to be "agin
the gov'ment." With regard to the
Chinese imbroglio, Russian editors are
instructed to make no reference to the
movements Of Russian troops or war;
ships; must attribute only good mo-
tives to the czar; must publish no gos-
sip displeasing to the government; no
criticism of Russian diplomacy or
strategy; Reep in mind that Russia Is
predestined to predominant In Asia;
and only make comparisons between
Russian and other troops that are fav-
orable to the former. II president
of the United States could thus con-
troll the press. he would have little
trouble about reelection. But what
slavish sycophants Russian editors
must be, and how dense must be the
ignorance Of even the people who can
read, In regard to national affairs. The
German press Is under nearly as close
restrictions; the French press is a
few degrees freer; but 1t Is only In
England and the United States, and
especially in this country. where the
people have the priceless boon Of an
absolutely free press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14
FUNERAL HELD.
Remains of Jacob ThOrnbery OF
Sandyville Interred---
Other Funerals.

Funeral services over the remains OF
the late Jacob Thornbery. Of Sandy
VILE, were held at that village Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock, and the remains
were brought to this city and inferred
in westlawn cemetery. The deceased
was 81 years Of age. Paralysis was
the cause Of death. The deceased Is
survived by a wife, and three children,
Captain Florin Rose. Mrs. Henry Myer
and David Thornbery, of this city. The
deceased has resided in this county
nearly all his life time. He received
the first stroke of paralysis one week
ago Saturday, and afterward several
strokes followed, causing his death.
REMAINS INFERRED.
Funeral services were held shortly
the remains Of the grandchild Of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter WAGNER. residing at
715 Marion street. The remains arrived
from Red Wing, Minnesota, Saturday
evening. Rev. Arnould conducted the
services and the remains were inferred
in St.. Peters Catholic cemetery.
EVA YANT'S FUNERAL.
The funeral services over the remains
of the late Eva Yant, occurred Mon
day afternoon from the First United
Evangelical church in East Third
street. Rev. Evans conducted the SER
vices. A large number Of Sunday
school scholars were present, and many
beautiful floral pieces were presented
to the family for placing upon the cas-
ket. The remains were Inferred in
Westlawn cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14
are ravening wolves. Ye shall know
them by their fruits. Do men gather

are ravening wolves. Ye shall know
them by their fruits. Do men gather
grapes of thorns or figs of thistles?"
BY their fruits we shall know them.
When we are told that religious duty
requires us to deprive remote races Of
the opportunity of self-government, we
have right to inquire whether our in
structors have been careful to observe
their religious duties at home. We
cannot expect philanthropy and benev-
olence to inspire imperialists In their
foreign policy IL wrong injustice and
special privileges have been the fruits
Of their domestic policies. II they have
sacrificed others for their own benefit
here, are they likely to make sacrifices
for the benefit of others abroad? Will
they be more considerate of subjects
than they have been of citizens? Or
Is 1t the enchantment Of distance that
transforms selfishness into altruism?
Lincoln was once asked whether he
thought the Lord was on his side, and
he replied that he was anxious to be
on the Lords side. We cannot change
eternal principles to suit our own con-
venience or to advance OR own plans,
but we can strive with singleness Of
purpose to know the truth, and when
we find that which we believe to be the
truth we can adhere to 1t.
Let us not mistake temptation for
opportunity. The sight of new terrific
ry may be alluring, the glory Of an en-
pire may be fascinating, but the price
demanded is too great.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14

There is more Catarrh In this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t a local disease, and prescrib-
ed local remedies. and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment.
pronounced It incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional
disease, and therefore requires con-
stitutlonal treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney u
Co., Toledo. Ohio. 10 the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. II 10
taken II ternally In doses from 10 drops
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14
PLAYGROUND
FOR KNIGHTS.
Their Families Also Enjoyed
the Outing Hugely.
CANTONIAN TELLS ABOUT 1T
Says 1t Was One of the Finest Trips the
Company Ever Took-Some of
the Amusements
Furnished.

Picturesque Put-in-Bay was the play
ground last week for the knights Of
Columbus and their families, and about
forty Cantonians took advantage of
the Knights annual outing and general
social reunion and visited this pretty
little resort. Most of them returned to
Canton last evening, while others con-
tinued their journey to st. Clair Flats
and other points in the Great Lake re-
gion. Mr.. Philip ]. Borrower, of No.
1902 North Cleveland avenue, was
among the party and was seen Monday
morning by News-Democrat man and
asked concerning their trip. Mr.. Ber-
mower said
I'VE had one of the trips of our lives,
and everybody enjoyed it immensely,
especially the young people. The
knights present represented the leading
business and professional men of the
lake states and were as genial a set Of
men as one would wish to meet.
"The various amusement places at
forded the visitors much pleasure and
not a one was missed and the bathing
beach was a favorite spot during the
hot weather.
"The grand ball given was one Of the
most magnificent sights ever saw and
the costumes Of the ladies were superb
In the grand march over twelve hun
dred participated. The ball was witt
messed by hundreds OF r1pok .rs and
only the Knights were allowed on the
floor. Friday night there as q big smo-
ker for the men and card party for the
ladies, and Saturday night mass was
said in the assembly room by some one
Of the visiting priests.
"The Detroit lodge one day arranged
program and among the participants
were Miss Sarah LAWN, Charles Lang
and Ray ]. Bour, of Canton. Miss
LAWNS singing created a great sensa-
ton and made her hundreds of friends,
The Knights also enjoyed the singing Of
Messrs Lang and Bour.
Edward Dannemiller, wife and
daughter were present from New
York, and enjoyed themselves highly
mingling with their old Canton friends.
don't know when / enjoyed myself SO
thoroughly as I did last week, and
every Cantonian that went along will
voice my sentiments"
Following is the list who were present
from this city at the Knights outing:
e. ]. Byers and wife, d. ]. Quinn and
wife, p. j. Borrower and wife, Ray ].
Bour and wife, e. o. Biechele and wife,
Alfred Vignos and wife, edward Dan
nemiller, wife and daughter, Of New
York, w. A. McCrea and wife, p. j.
McDonough, wife and daughter, Rich
ard Jennings and wife, Mrs. Augustus
Dannemiller, Mrs. M. Matthews, Misses
Katherine Dannemiller, Mary Danne-
miller Celia Dannemiller Lora Bast
Sarah LAWN, Mrs. L. Deville, and
Messrs August Schweise, William My
ers, U. e. Wernet, Frank MCGOWAN,
Urban Schwertner, Julius Dannemiller
Charles Lang. Walter Melchoir, Frank
Motter, Joseph Blake, N. ]. Cummins,
w. j. McGrath and Otto La Cave.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14
Express Robber Who Shot Down Express
Messenger Long
Arrested at Columbus Sunday and Made Full Confession
Long Was His Friend and He Shot Him From Behind,
Then Robbed the Safe

Then they learned the same man had
sent the express package, and they wir-
ed ahead and got 1t. 1t
WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT
that the package did not contain the
money, but the litter of way-bills, etc..
furnished conclusive evidence. Suspl-
cion rested on Ferrell, he being a dis
charged employe, and the detectives
learned of his trip out Of the city. 1t
was decided to put the young man un-
der arrest. They found him calling at
the Costlow home, and asked him to
accompany them. He nerved himself
and met the situation calmly. He bade
his sweetheart godby, and, once outside
of the house the detectives told him the
charge.
BY the time he had reached the police
station, Ferrell had reluctantly admit
ted the crime.
At the police station a written con-
fession was taken by the chief Of po-
lice. Ferrell tried to keep his nerve, but
1t was evident that he had been under
severe strain and that he could not
stand the ordeal much longer. He did
not tell connected story. Most of the
facts were brought out by questions,
which he seemed to answer reluctantly.
Several times he broke down, and
when he was finally led to cell he wa7
in a state of collapse He then seemed
to fully realize for the first time the
awful nature of his crime and the fact
that he will in all probability atone for
1t with his own life.
As soon as it was learned that Fer
rell had given the money to his sweet
heart, Inspector Barron went to the
i house and secured it. The young wo-
man was Utterly prostrated by the dis
closures.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14

to teaspoonful. It acts on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case 1t fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars adm testimonials Address,
Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14
Willis Kinks Dead.

Willie Kinks. a son OF Mrs. Carl Kinks.
visiting Anton Turataski, re-
siding at 928 Lafayette street, died
Monday. The mother of the child ar
rived In this city from Berlin, Ger
many. sometime ago on a visit, and It
is probable the remains win be placed
in vault and taken to Germany later
on. The child was over two years of
age and was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinks. +. III,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-14

Mrs. C. M. Jones, Of Ft Wayne, Ind,
returned to her home Monday after a
pleasant visit with Frank Keplinger
and family. 's aaH7a,v
Miss Rose Snyder. of 515 South
Walnut street has just returned from a
pleasant trip to Akron, Cleveland. De-
troit, Mich. and Windsor, Canada.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-08-11
FIGHTING ON THE vAAL RIVER
Nethuen II Thought to Have later
rePtrd Gen. D-~et'- Forces.

.undou, Aug. 10 Tie follow ins rr.
r. VI shtea Pretoria, As2u., ;, lI. tccu
received from Lord Roberts
Kitchener vas informed yesterday nv
an escaped British prisoner that Deweg'-
wagons had crossed the Wal Affrra ard
heard the sound II guns, which think
must have been Methucn.. - directed
him 30 take up q position between PVT
rnrf-tr""m and Unique, v here be- coull
intercept the enemy. aho ,r.-.sI yh.
river At hrwct-iorp. Kitchener + rrp--.
ing the Wall with cavalry AMI mounted
infantry
Hunter reports that he made lliO pri.
1ner- IN the EethI,nrm lilrri-mita liz.
ui,t, Il ma jorty II hom are npN IN
route for CAPE Tovn. Three gun. ant
10 wagon loads II ammunition anil $500
rounds Of ammunition were destroyed
The garrison Of ElInds river. hirh /
lear ht- b"en captured, consisted Of about
$40 bu-hmsn and RaOIe-ilns / hld hap u
that Darlington had bsen in time tu
withdraw the garrison, but Il seem. tllt
Leiir"y leirHin. Of Ian lltmilton'- sp-
pT"Ich TO Eu~,ruburg, hurried westward
tni surrounded the garrison b,fsrc Tar.
Irg-un arrived.
-Nethuen tel"grlphs that he engaged
a part IT Dcsrt.- force yesterday near
E"Htsr~krnon. lie drove the enemy of
Ut a succession Of hill-, which they held
uur cisuIltirs were seven
killed ~ wounded, Including four OF
Erpr-~
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-08-11
MINING NOTES.

A phenomenally rich strike has Just
been made in the Bald Butte mine at
the 600-foot level. The ore assays $1,000
in gold. The mine Is owned by a close
corporation which has paid nearly a
million in dividends.
The No. ledge on the Blue Bird on
Lake Pend dOreille, Idaho. has been
cross-cut eight feet.
The records Of ShoshOne county Ida
no, show that more business was trans
acted during the month OF July than
any previous month in the history OF
the county. The nearest approach to II
was October. 1899, but even that fell
over sl50000 short of the month just
ended
At the Golden Zone. Loomls, Wash
plans have been completed for increas-
ing the capacity OF the mill to 100 tons
daily.
The Big Buffalo and vesuvius mines
at the Hump. will each put in a com
mediately. After the road Is completed
20 Calender these mines will require
100000 feet OF lumber Immediately.
The quartz mill alone will require 200. g.
900 feet. Vast improvements have been
planned. and within the next so DAYS
the 20-stamp mill which Is being com
pleted now will be increased 10 30
7tamps. The pipe for the power will
be run to Badger. which will supply
the electric and water plant which Is
to be installed. Within 30 days 500
pressor plant and will operate them i'm.
light dynamos will be running in the
new town OF Calender.
The August monthly dividend OF the
Buffalo Hump Mining Company. which
owns the Sweeny properties in the
Occur d'Alenes. was paid last week. II
vas 10 cents per share. or per cent
of the par value, and amounted 10 800
900. The amount OF dividends paid By
the company to date is sls5.O0O. The
headquarters Of the company IS New
York
The Monitor Mining Company %
Saltese. Mont, shipped a Aston car OF
ore. 1t was hauled in over the new
wagon road. which the company finish
ed few weeks ago. This is the first
fun carload OF copper ore ever shipped.
although few tons we're packed down
from the st. Lawrence in order to Sc
cure mill test on the ore.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-08-11
REPVRLRC.

A gang of men is now working on the
Gold Ledge mine.
About a week ago work was resumed
by the new management on the Flag
Hin mine, where there are now 1--WE
men employed The main tunnel ON
the mine is in 155 feet and q crosscut
has been started from it to intersect
the east vein. The cross-eut is in As
feet and has about 81 feet further to
run.
Foreman Thomas of the Mountain
Lion is now having stulling put In
along the back of the drift on the $50
foot level preparatory to sinking the
new winze and stopping. The drift has
been opened $50 feet on this level. all
in pay ore.
Mr.. Holbrook. manager of the Tom
Thumb mine states that a cross-cut will
be driven 17o feet to intersect the vein
that was developed in the Nos. l and .
shafts and workings. They do not ex.
pect 10 strike the vein they had in the
old workings with the new shaft until
1t gets down to the 50O-foot level.
The new boiler at the Tom Thumb l.
set, but not connected with the engine
and compressor.
At the Black Tail mine only two or
three men are employed at present, and
they are timbering the caved ground
at the end Of the south drift on the
main Black Tail vein and driving the
north drift on the same. At the breast
north there are four feet OF good mill
ing ore in sight As soon as the com
pany is ready to operate the machine
drills the south drift will be continued
and raise win be sent up on the break
At the San Poll mine the south drift
on the No. level is still going ahead
with three feet Of quartz in the face
that runs from $14 to S54. with an
average value of s31 per ton.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-08-11

ground and Is being installed as rapldly
as possible. n Is expected that the
drills win be at work in the mine by
August is.
A new nnd has been made in the
Lardo by a prospector who found a fine
ledge Of galenA The discovery was
made on Meadow creek. between Con
per creek and the Lardo river. There
is a rush to the spot from Argenta and
Duncan City.
While four men were shoveling out
the ore brought down by a blast in the
stope above the seventh level Of the lie
Roi mine last week great mass Of
rock fell on them, killing two and Sc
verely injuring one of them. The two
dead men are Nils Anderson and Daniel
Colville, who are horribly crushed. and
the injured one is August Rross.
Things in the SLOGAN are beginning
to resume their old-time look, Nearly
all the mines around Sandon are shin
ping again. The Idaho. which ships
over the Canadian Pacific entirely, has
sent out 500 tons this month of high
grade ore and will do better next month
as the road for hauling to the head Of
the tramway is In good condition. The
Payne has shipped its usual quota Of
about 1900 tons this month, and has
paid its quarterly dividend of per
cent The Truth. Queen Bess, White
water, SLOGAN Star. and Rambler-C Carl
boo are regular shippers. The Last
Chance has had quite a setback on &C.
count OF its lower terminal OF the tram
way being burnt on July 20. but il is
expected TO be shipping again in 80
days. This is all the more annovins
as the mine is in a position to nearly
double its crew and do very extensive
stopping. About As men had to be laid
on. The Noble Five has started up its
compressor again and is supplying the
Last Chance with air wherewith to
drive its lower level. The Ruth mill In
Saadon is running double shift and the
company is putting in two more Whit.
ley tables. these doing better work than
the round tables. 1t is shipping about
200 tons Of good grade concentrates per
month.
Another good strike Of ore has been
made on the Bismark making the third
strike in as many weeks.
That the Ivanhoe's new 150-ton mill
will be ready for operation by Septem-
Der Is is the news given out by Phil ].
Hickey, manager OF the mine. The
Ivanhoe is near Sandon in the SLOGAN
and is owned and operated by the Min
nesota Silver Company.
The smelter rate OF the CRANKY COM
pany's big plant has been given out at
last, and it is so low that almost any
property in the district that has ore at
all can have its product treated at
profit rate ranging between $3.50
and $3.50 per ton for freight and treat.
ment has been quoted