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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15
For the Monument to tho Pioneers.

The following subscriptions for the
monument to Gen John a. Wagcner and
the other founders of Walhalla have been
received by the Semi Centennial finance
committee and reported to us:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15

1t will surprise you to experience the
benefit obtained by using the dainty and
famous little pills known as DeWitts
Little Early Riscrs. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15
| Base Ball.

The Fort Motto Guards will play the
Walhalla Team at Dendy's Park to.mor-
row Crhursday) afternoon at ionr o'clock.
Public invited.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15
Joe Bottoms Found Dead in the Road.

On Sunday morning, 18th instant, in
the public road, near the residence Of
Capt S. NJ. Beck, in Rabnn county, Ga,
Joe Bottoms was found dead with n
load of shot in his head IIc had a sin
glc-barrcl shotgun in his hand, and the
signs indicated suicide. He had owl
IDENTIFY shot himself. IIe was son Of
tho late Elias Bottoms, Of Oconco
county, and about twcnty-scvon years
old. IIo has several brothers and sisters
who live in the Mountain Rest ncighbor
hood. His body was buried at Double
Springs on Monday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15
ROHERT X, IIEMpuII.I..

The Mails hbboville correspondent in
MS brief reference to the reunion of
Orr's Rifles to be held at Seneca August
Ia, by oversight omitted the name of d.
"A. i'cdbcttcr, of Anderson county, as
ono OF the commanders of that regiment
In order to preserve the record straight
we will say that tho brave and gallant
lcdbcttcr succeeded j. Foster Marshall
as Colonel of Orr's Regiment. IIo fell
at tho battle of Second Manassas young,
h0norcd, beloved, covered with glory.
Those who fought under him say that
ne was typical soldier and officer
Ihoy revere his name as "thc bravcst of
the brave" and ho should 90 down in
tho history of this regiment as one
whose record in battle and in private
ne was without n blcmsh. Anderson
Daily Mail, August If.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15
The Fort Motte Guards

Arrived in Walhalla Tuesday evening,
and struck camp on the Adger College
Campus, Capt. A. ~. Darby in command.
The boys have come thirtyfivo strong,
and more will arrive next week. They
are handsome, jolly company, and will
spend two weeks horo in camp. Tonts
were pitched at once. Refreshments
had been provided by the citizens and q
nice spread was made on tho long tables
in tho grove. 1t was ga tea" served in
military style. At its close three cheers
were given to II. G. Busch, chairman Of
rcfrcshmcnt committee, and tho citizcDs
who prepared the feast. Capt. Darby
says this is the best camping ground they
have over had, and his company arc do
lighted with their quarters. We join in
extending them hearty welcome, and
wish them a delightful stay. They are
the advanced guard of tho Semi Conten-
NAL visitors, and are on "the ground
floor
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15
THE SURVIVORS AT SENECA.
Orr's Rifles Held Their Annual Reunion the
4tf Instant at Seneca.

Tho Survivors Association of Orr's
Rifles met in Seneca on Tuesday, August
| lIth.
This historic regiment was tho first
one whose original enlistment was "fo,
and during the war" 1t was made mn
OF companies from Pickens, Anderson
and Abbevillo and one company from
tho counties of Marion and Horny.
When the regiment was formed tho ro.
men who enlisted knew that thcy had
stern and bloody work before them.
,Ihcy were moro serious minded than
the young men who first volunteered and
was just as good fighters.
when the full number Of mon for the
regiment had been secured it was organ
lzcd at Sandy Springs, in Anderson
county. Col. James l.. Orr was the first
commander. When the regiment reached
streets "Bull Run" Russell, tho famous
war correspondent of the London Times.
was struck by tho fine appearance of the
men and wrote to his newspaper that
mo finer command could bo raised i'm
Europe, Asia or Africa" In 1862 tho
regiment went to Virginia and was un-
der fro at tho battle of Mechanicsyille,
ont IT'S loss was very small. The next
day, however, at Gaines Mill the loss
was )! killed and 23i wounded. From
that time tho regiment was under A. p.
Hill and Stoncwall Jackson until the
surrender, tho list Of casualties reach
ing 1925.
INC regiment was noted for tho intel
ectual men that served in it as the war
progressed. Tho most intellectual, per
haps of all, was Adjutant w. G. Keith,
Judge James S. Co,hran, Judge J. j.
Norton, Col. j. w. Livingston, Of Seneca.
Col. j. Foster Marshall, and other
men OF equal prominence were in the
regiment. Rey. f. ID. Mutually, ID. D., n
distinguished Presbyterian minister, was
chaplain at one time Capt. Charles T..
watson, of Grcenvillc, and Bonj. Chilcs,
one of your well known citizens, also
served in the command. Joel ID. Charles,
who died at Reedy River Factory wear
or more ago, was also q member of the
regiment.
Ihe Survivors Association was organ
i%cd in 1873 at Anderson where large
number OF the veterans had collected to
attend the funeral of Col James l.. Orr,
whose body had been brought home
from ST. Petersburg, Russia, for burial.
Inc next meeting was at Walhalla, July
n, 1919, and after that annual reunions
nave been held at Sandy Springs where
thc regiment was organized. The place,
however, not being cay of access to the
men who are getting older, and the old
cabins used for years at the Sandy
springs camp meetings having fallen into
decay, Seneca was chosen as the place
for the reunion this year.
l nave the honor of being the presi-
dent OF the association, and | cXprcss
the wish that there will bo full attend.
ancc. Seneca may bo depended upon for
Kind treatment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-15

TVTt II J.. DIN 4 i r.,
E. j.. llEnNDoN is hereby announced
rs candidate for State Senator from
Oconcc county, subject to the action of
tho Democratic voters in the primary
elections.
The friends Of T.. p. EARLE hcrobv
'nouncc him candidate for tho Son
?, subject to the action of the Demo
c'ltic party in the primary election.
We arc authorized to announce MAJOR
;. i. DENDY as a candidate to represent
oconcc county in the State Senate, sub-
Jcct to ratification by the voters in tho
hcHt democratic primary election for
said county.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

Many stories of President Lincoln
might be classified as fiction. although
few Of them are. So it is not unnatu-
raj that this little anccdote. which is
better than most, should appear in Mr..
Irving Batheller's novel, "Eben Hol-
den"
My son" he said, taking my hand
in his. why didn't you run"
Didn't dare" answered. 81 knew
1t was more dangerous to run away
than to go forward"
Reminds me of story" said he,
smiling Years ago there was bully
in Sangamon county, Ills, that had the
reputation Of running faster and fight
ing harder than any other man there.
Everybody thought he was a terrible
fighter. He'd always get a man on the
run; then he'd catch up and give him a
licking. One day he tackled a lame
man. The lame man licked him in q
minute
why didn't ye runT somebody
asked the victor.
Didn't darst,' said he. Run once
when he tackled me, an I've been lame
ever since
"'How did We manage to lick him ?
asked the other.
"'Waal,' said he, 4 he'd to, an done
it easy
That's the way it goes" said the i'm
mortal president "Ye do it easy Il We
have to-"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

The family had advertised for a cook
The family lived in a west end man.
sion. Throughout the house there were
rich articles Of furniture and bric-a.
brac which had been picked up from
time to time in the family's wander.
ings through Europe and other sections
of the globe Now, it so happens a
very wise person applied for a place as
queen of the culinary department in
this elegant household
What is your name" asked the fam
lily.
"Evangeline. thank YOU" came in re-
ply from the dusky applicant.
"Evangeline, then, tell me. are you a
good cookT'
ITS just like this: You see. can dc
SO cooking, $l5 cooking. $50 cooking
but
There was undue emphasis on the
but" and Evangeline glanced admir-
ingly about the house. Evangeline
knew her little book well.
1T seems to me-" she went on final
ly. you folks wouldn't be satisfied
with any other than my $50 kind"
The family was quite taken aback
but managed to recover itself in time
to say it might strive to get along as n
starter with about $17.35 cooking for 6
few months, at any ate.-Washngtor
Star
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

greater part of the year. There are 9th
erS where the roads become quagmires
at every heavy rainfall, and in such
districts, Of course, the need for road
Improvement is far more urgent, and
expenditure in this direction is far
more justiliable.
IF the state is to do the most for the
Improvement of public highways, 1t
ought to aid in the improvement of the
ordinary highways as well as In high
class macadam construction. There are
thousands Of miles Of much Travelled
highways in almost every state on
which an expenditure averaging per-
haps $500 per mile would produce large
results, especially if the work We're su-
pervised by Il competent engineer, as
would naturally be required If the
state were to bear part of the cost. 1t
may be argued that this expenditure
would not be a permanent improve
mpnt like the construction of macad-
amized road, but the real way to meas
urc pcrmanence is by the necessary ex-
penditure for maintenance. If either
road were left to wear out with no eX-
penditure for maintenance for ten
years, it is a question whether larger
percentage Of the expenditure on the
costly road or on the cheap one would
remain intact.
at must be clearly understood that
we are by no means arguing against
the construction of macadam roads.
Where the traffic warrants them they
are without doubt the road to build,
What we protest against Is the idea
that no other class of road improve
mcnt is worth the attention of engi-
ncers or deserving of aid by the state.
1T cannot escape attention, more
over, that in work of this sort the state
can secure local cooperation, as it can
not on the more expensive roads. In
Massachusetts the state pays three
fourths Of the cost of the state roads,
which average nearly $4,000 per mile in
cost.
Suppose that in a state where a
much larger mileage was to be covered
and funds were less readily available
ii were determined to spend 5000 to
1.00O per mile in improving main high
! WAYS. At such rate one-half the cost
could well be borne by the locality
benefited, and a given appropriation by
the state could be made to cover a
large extent of territory. 1t may per-
haps be contended that such an eX-
Denditure Is more than could be profit
ably made on ordinary dirt roads. II
this is the case, make the expenditure
less and cover larger territory. The
only point we contend for is that it is
feasible to effect great improvements
in ordinary earth roads at moderate
expenditure and that it is worth While
for the state to foster such work by
financial and other aid"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
ROAD IMPROVEMENT.
sn:eiligen. EEort Can Do Much For
Common Earth Roads.


Engineering News in a recent edito-
rial on the good roads question express
es the opinion that it is a mistake to
coniine all effort to the construction of
macadam highways and suggests that
many Of the dirt roads may be made to
answer the demands made of them. Ii
says:
ut seems TO us that TO conilue the
work of road Improvement to the con-
strUctiOn of high class roads alone is
contrary both to sound engineering and
to common sense. The great bulk of
our highways must remain dirt roads
for one or two generations at least IL
not indefinitely. but great deal can be
done to improve their condition and fa-
cilitate travel over them without re-
sorting to macadam construction. The
Intelligent use of road machines. provi.
sion for drainage. removal Of soft mud
and replacement with more stable ma
tcrial are examples of work which can
be done at very moderate outlay and
which viii often repay its cost in de-
creased expenditure Tor road repairs.
Where a road has large enough traffic
to justify greater expenditure gravel
top dressing can often be applied in
glacial regions at small cost, or a mar
row telford foundation may be placed
where the soil makes such founda-
tion advisable. Local conditions will
Of course determine local requirements.
| There are sections of the country
where the natural soil forms an admi-
rable read for moderate traffic during the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
Poor RIchnrd,n nrrni nnr.

Byujamin Franklin was hearty eat
er In the good old days before the
vending Of lightning rods became a
profession. When history caught one
OF her first glimpses of him, he was
ca;in" q roll in the street. After he
laid tie cornerstone of the PennSyl-
vania hospital IN the happy reign OF
George II. he was frequent visitor in
the halls Of that Institution. His la
horS there being arduouS, it CHANGED
that lie frequently fell hungty at work.
lie appeared at the hospital gate
one day with n big tin box under his
arm. Disreglrding the gaze Of the Gu
rious. lie marched through the cor
ridors 10 the disps nsary, brushed aside
n few cobwebhcd lcakers from n shelf
and in their place painted the tin box.
What might this be:' queried his
friend Dr Rush.
This" said Zen Franklin. sis Poor
Richards bread box. Help yourself" >"
The loX was filed with penny cakes.
When the supply ran out. Ben Frank
liz bought more cakes. That was 100
years ago.
Since FranElin'S time. new hospital
buildings have crowded the old out
of existence ana the hospital has
grown to be one of the most noted In
the world. Yet an old tin box, much
battered and dented. stands on n shelf
in the drug room, and it contains cakes
and ginger snaps. Whenever the resi-.
dent physicians or nurses visit the
room they 80 to the box, take out q
cake and eat. When the cakes are
gone, the hospital steward charges the
box afresh.-philadelphia Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
Rcnnir of Stone Roads.

Where the material of the road sur
face is very hard and durable a well
constructed road may wear quite even
ly and require hardly any attention be-
yond ordinary small repairs until worn
out. 1t is now usually considered the
best practice to leave such a road to it.
self until it wears very thin and then
renew it by an entirely new layer Of
broken stone placed in the worn sur
face and without in any way disturb
ing that surface. If a thin layer only
Of material is to be added at one time,
in order that it may unite firmly with
the upper layer of the road, it is usually
necessary to break the bond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

The professor happened in at the
doctors the other morning and found
him polishing the belongings on the
sideboard.
Improving the shining hours, are
you?" he said.
"No, sir" replied the doctor. I'm
improving the shining ewers."
HIN" calculated the professor.
"Whose are they?'
They're ours"
"Well, isn't that what | saidT'-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

A correspondent writes to Printers
Ink that the most advertised thing in
the advertising world today is adver-
tising itself. In every mail the bust
ness man receives arguments ana
statements as to the value of using
space in newspapers, circulars ana
posters; every day advertising solic-
Itors set before him the ease with
which money has been made or may
be made by appealing to the public
through their respective media. This
.'hammering away" has had its effect
In making the claims of advertising
universally acknowledged.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

Some friends of Archbishop Whately,
show them specimen of Irish wit.
Taking a stroll in the street. he inquir.
ed of a crossing sweeper which of the
two the devil would take if he was
obliged to secure one of them.
"plase, yer reverence, ask Father
Malony yOnder."
mo: | want your opinion"
"Och. yer reverence, I'm sorry to say
he'd take mer'
"And why so. Terence"
"Och, because he's sure of yer river
ence at any timer
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

Landlord You will oblige me by pay.
ing your rent, now three months over
due. Unless you can pay you must
move. Or Is the rent higher than you
can afford? In that case we might
perhaps
Tenant-No. think I'd rather stay
right along at the present rate than
be obliged to face the alternative of
pay or move Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

At the first public legislative session
Of the Philippine commission held at
Manila recently bills appropriating ST.
100000 gold from the funds Of the is
land for highways and bridges and $2,,
500 in part payment of surveying ex-
penses were passed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

The art OF manicure Is many centu-
ries old having had its birth in the dim
old converts of France, where the pa
tient nuns practiced it on the hands of
the noble ladies brought up within
their walls,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
Rnui1 Transit Ueturus.

VI wouldn't be guilty of doing favor
for man and then in day or two
asking him to do one for me-"
mo. nor |. I'd ask him right straight
off, before his gratitude got a chance
to cool" l."-Indianapols Journal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

Caller-Wasnt that Miss Robinson
who just left?
Ethel-That was my Aunt Carrie
Robinson.
Caller-Oh, your aunt, eh? On your
mothers side?
Ethel-Not much! She sticks up for
papa all the time.-Philadelp Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

One day of sickness will do more to
convince young man that his mother
Is his best friend than II volumes of
proverbs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
warning Mr.. w.

Wimble--A judge in one of the courts
has decided that man has right to
remain out all night If he wants to-
Mrs. W.-Don't let that worry you,
Wimble. That judge hasn't jurisdiction
in this household Transcript
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28

The romantic vision of the first half
of mans life is the most real survey
of earth he will ever make.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
Read what is said about it by YOUR neiqhbors

From E. Bennett prominent business Orleans Co..
residing at West Charleston, Vt.
have kept poultry for
the could Have fed all kinds
About weeks persuaded
POULTRY FOOD and
ever did in the month of March, My
From O. d. Owen, general merchant at Barton, VT
have handled Poultry Food that
From the Seaver Store at No. Troy, Vt.
We have sold PAGES PERFECTED POULTRY
and find good seller Our
the first Our without
of its quality producer.
From Sullivan j. Carter Westfed, VT
think PAGES PERFECTED POULTRY FOOD great egg produce
and highly recommend it to all
From Amos LaFont East ALBANY, VT
think doing the farmers benefit making PER
FECTED POULTRY FOOD hundred producing
eggs in winter
From W. H Tbbetts, Groceryman at Coventry
PAGES PERFECTED POULTRY Poultry Food
handled entire satisfaction
highly of it, have heard word of complaint
wanted sell this Poultry not now
sold For agents. address The
CARROLL S. PAGE, HYpE PARK. VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-28
VOL. XXVHl
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions OF said Court will he held at
p,,irhton the second Tuesday of October aud
Auril Canaan the second Tuesday oi No.
.,rnlhrr aud MAY. West Concord the second
Tuesday OF necemhe" and June. Lunehpurs
tb. sreoud Tuesday OF January and July.
Special sessions viii hc lrld at any place IN
the District by agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-10
WORKING FOR A FULL VOTE.
Both sides Trying to Get All Menu
hers Present When the Puerto
Rican Bill Comes Up.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Great activi-
ty was manifested In the house today in
getting out the FUN vote for the approach
ing final contest on the Puerto Rican bill
The urgent kilograms sent by support
ers Of the bill TO absent members brought
"A number of responses, but II was de-
veloped that the number of absentees was
unusually large. and the telegraphic ex-
changes gave no positive assurance that
all those absent would return. This in
troduced an uncertain element In the
final result, and encouraged the oppo-
nents OF the bill to claim there was still
a good lighting chance 10 defeat IT, Here
tofore most OF the absentees have been
paired" but owing 60 the confusion over
pairs and the claims OF advantage in
adroit pairing. an entirely new pair sys-
TEN has been inaugiiruted. A printed slip
has been prepared, succinctly stating the
details OF the pair, making Il mot trans
ferrabe." and requiring the signatures
OF both parties
This cuts on dead pairs and also cuts
between members under which q number
~ pairs have been conducted only one
absent Democrat has failed TO answer the
telegram 10 return Two are incapaci-
tated ny sicgness With these exceptions
a fun vote will be shown.
A special meeting OF the ways and means
committee has been called for tomorrow
20 consider the Puerto Rican bin Chair
man Payne says this will not change the
previous plan 81 taking up the bin on
Wednesday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-10
REVISION or PENSION LAWS.
House Committee Passes Tentative
~ ON the Form IL win Take.

WASHINGTON. April s--The most i'm
portant piece OF general pension lQRiSla-
tiun before congress, that revising the
pension act Of June q, 1880. and other
general pension laws. was passed upon
81 n tentative manner today by the house
committee on invalid pensions and the
sense Of the committee taken on report
ing the bill TO the house and placing II
On the house calendar for early considera-
tion.
The revision has been advocated by
delegations Of the chief officers ~ the
q, a r.. ana Pension Commissioner
Evans has been heard at length on the
subject The committes decided today
20 take the bill OF Senator GailinKcf as
n basis ~ action and 20 make several
amendments. The details Of the changes
are not made public for the preHeut but
80 is understood the most important u
these Increases the age limit on which
pensions are 20 be allowed and nx8z a
sliding scale between the ages q @ and
90 viz. s. at 90 years 81 nj -. 80 al o.
and 80 az 20 Another important amend
meat increases from 80 10 10 the amount
~ annual income which a widow may
have without forfeltins tho right 90 a
pension.
AB amended the h4u is 60 be reported
but Chairman Suiiowny ia giVen consid-
crBhe latitude iu she matter in order
thar an upportaus time may BE- chosen
ip secure practical results in the house.