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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

In accordance with a careless habit we
have somehow acquired we spat on Major
Johnson's boots as we stood talking with
him on the street the other day. Suppos-
ing we meant to insult him, the major
pulled his gun and fired a bullet through
our hat. Explanations and drinks e.
lowed, and all is serene at his writing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

The gossip around town that we are
planning a $4,000 opera house is all nom
sense. Heliso hall is big enough and good
enough for the Uncle Toms Cabin"
troupes which conn this way, and the
spectators on the front seats with their
guns nave also become used to the targets
and the distances.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

times as great as all other newspapers In
the known world put together and that
our advertising has gone up from tive
lines to 1000 columns. This proves that
real merit and genius are always literally
rewarded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

Any one who argues that our popu-
larity as mayor of this town is on the
wane is referred to the fact that last
week we had 2sS invitations to take a
drink. Cocktails show which way the
wind blows and it is needless to say
We accepted them all.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

We beg pardon of our readers for neg
lecting to say last week, a la New York
dailies, that our circulation is now three
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

to know If the railroad will make it good
for me?'
mo. sir: of course not replied the
officer.
Won't, Ell? I didn't hardly spose they
would. but / thought I'd ask. Another
Teller asked me TO play poker with him,
and when we got through l was out S.
viii the railroad make it up to me?"
mo, sir
Won't, Ell? I kinder thought they
wouldn't. but 1t don't do hurt TO ask. A
Teller on the train had a terbacker box
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

If any one is curious to know why J. b..
Williams left town last Sunday night with
his legs working like piston rods and his
hair on the curl, we can explain that. as
secretary of the vigilance committee. we
had given him warning to skip or dangle.
He decided TO skip and has probably
reached Utah by this time. ]. =. was a
little too stiff as a braggart and a dead
beat.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

We believe that what is TO happen
will happen. In other words, we give
Lawyer Dodge due notice that If he
brings another libel suit against The
Kicker we will cali at his Office and
make him eat all the papers in the
case, with a few deeds and bills OF sale
as a wind up.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

Some one has sent US by mail a Kukiux
notice-skn1ll. cross bones and all-warning
us to get out Of Arizona within % days or
take the consequences. Please bring on
your consequences. We don't propose TO
leave this balmy country for many years
TO come. and well bet 10 to / that we d
that chaps carcass to the 10 others sleep
ing SO quietly in our private editorial
graveyard. We are nc buzzsaw. but the
man who monkeys with US has got to be
chain lightning 70 keep HIS health.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21

The rumor that we are looking for
another political Office is true. We
now banker to be 1sh commissioner Of
the territory, thus giving rs I'VE son
shape. There il no cheek about thfz.
We are simply tazng care q ourselves
= n edstor. what y left afker ~
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21
UNWRITTEN HISTORY.
Oct. II, 1892,

Christopher Coumbus-"Aha! Discovered at last, Yonder behold America"
First Mate-"But where ns are tn famous sky-scrapers OF which W have
heard so much?"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Negroes Complain OF Tillman.

NASnINGrON, ID. G., May Ex-senator
Chandler to-day presented petition
from sixteen ministers of South Carolina
calling attention to The political condi-
tions in the State, declaring that the
colorcd residents of South Carolina are
disfranchiSed. 1t refers to the speech
of Senator 'rillman, in which he acllnowl-
edged that the white men took control of
the State of South Carolina and "bull-
dozcd the niggcrs' and were mot
ashamed of it, The petitioners are
"cxcccdingly panied to think that in the
chief law making body Of nc nation our
state is represented by one who makes
such IN unabaShcd and blunt avowal of
high crimes against the constitution of
his country while outraging the .cclirg rs
of ten million citizens Of this rcpubic.n "
For correction Of the abuses the pcti-
tion asks for legislation to reduce
the representation of the States in Con-
grcSs where the colorcd vote is nullilied
and the appointment Of committee to
the case.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
The Exposition Progressing Satisfactorily.

Tho most satisfactory progress is be-
ing madc with the preliminary work for
the South Carolina Interstate and West
Indian ExposiG II, to be hold in Charles
ton December 1st, 1901, to May lst, 1902.
More than Sl17,000 has already been
raised in Charleston for tho project and
the executive committee is now extend
ing its influence and usefulness by ap-
pointing members in tho various counties
of tho State to serve with them, and
thus mako it truly, as it should be, 4
State enterprise. The question has been
asked, "Why should tho people of the
State be particularly interested ?' and
this can be answered in 4 dozen ways
The history of cxpositions i'll this and
foreign countries has been that not only
was the city where IT,, big show had
been held benefited, but the entire sur.
rounding country has almost Immediately
shown signs of Improvement. The Ex~
position, with only the products of
Charleston shown, would not be of special
service to South Carolina, but even a
Charleston affair should be patronizcd
and approved by tho people Of tho State
This Exposition, however, is intended
and will show to the world tho wealth
and resources Of this splendid State of
South Carolina. The textile palace,
which will be the "main building" and
which will show Il cotton seed and the
result from it," will interest thousands
of men who arc looking for Investment
and looking for homes. They will not
wish to settle in Charleston to plant cot
ton or to build cotton mills there. The
man who is interested in tho splendid
forestry exhibit will hardly expect to
make home in Charleston and fell trolly
poles. Tho mining engineer and pros
pcctor will find little interest in assaying
Belgian blocks in the streets of Charles
ton, and the tobacco grower from Con-
nccticut who sees the fine opportunity
for transferring his work to moro fer
tile soil, where the winter is not nine
months long and every condition favora-
bic for the raising of the golden leaf,
will not find arabic lands in the shadow
Of st. Michacfs church. These men, and
hundreds of others, will sec and approve
the products OF soil, of mine and forests,
and seek their origin. This is no selfish
project organized by Charleston for it's
aggrandiZcmcnt and profit alone, but a
broad, generous plan to put South Caro-
lima before the world in her best array
and say, "look on this picture, is it not
fair ?' Can you elsewhere find finer
climate, more productive soil, drawer
forests or boldcr streams There arc
homes here for those who will come and
welcome for all who would help in
making this the greatest, as it is the
proudcSt, State in the Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Industrial Commissions Report.

WASnINGroN, May 2i.-Thc Indus
trial Commission has completed its re-
port on the general labor laws and il
will be forwaI dcd to Congress on Satur-
day. The report will be Of even greater
importance than the report on trusts.
II has been found possible to make a
number Of specific recommendations,
one Of the principals ones being that the
labor laws should be made uniform
throughout the States.
The report will not be unanimous
however, as Il number OF Southern mem
bcrS Of the commission are more con
Scrvativc in their view on this question
As result there will he several minor.
ity reports.
The report also contains digest OF
the national and State labor organiza
tiUmS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
South Organizing to Hold Cotton Crop.

MACON, GA, May 2G.-A large number
and business committees appointed ut
the State Convention of the Georgia Cot
ton Growers Protective Association held
at Macon, May II, met today in con
ference at tho Chamber of Commerce
rooms in this city. The committees were
adopt plans for the future work Of the
Association and to place the movement
on an active business footing. The plan
of organization and method of CARRYING
on the work, together with constitution
and bylaws for government Of the +As-
socation, submitted by President G.
llarvic Jordan, were adoptc after
lengthy discussion OF several plans sub
mittcd along the same line. Active steps
will be at once taken to secure local or
CARNATIONS in every cotton growing
county in the State.
The President was authorized to pro-
coed, by correspondence with head OIL
Cials in other States, to secure the ormani-
zation of the entire cotton belt by the
middle Of August. Other States will be
asked to unite with Georgia in the move.
mcnt and establish Il central bureau in
this State, which will exercise n general
superintendent over all the different
State bureaus.
committee Of five members of the
executive committee, with President Jor-
dan as chairman, was appointed to con
fer with the State Bankers AssO citation,
which meets at Lithia Springs, Juno l3,
to secure tho formation of a plan on the
part of State banks for meeting tho de-
mand Of the producers next season in
regard to loans on cotton in storage.
The movement of the cotton growers
to pcrfccta Il plan by which tho cotton
crop Of the South can be marketed dur
ing longer period Of time, thereby
forcing better price for the raw ma
tcrial before the staple leaves the farm
crs hands, is creating enthusiasm
throughout the cotton belt. The plans
adopted today are feasible, practicable
and capable Of accomplishment by the
bankers and business men generally.
Other States in the cotton belt have been
already heard from, giving assurances of
hearty cooperation in the mo cement,
and preparations are now bcing made fol
calling conventions and pcrfcCting SyS-
tenn Of organization similar to rhc 0he III
| GCOrpia.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
TugaIoo Academy News.

TrGALoo ACADEMY, May 29.-Crops
arc little late, but generally good
stands Of cotton and corn. Wheat and
oats arc looking very well.
With bcc-robbing time on hand and
the blackberry crop so promising and
an abundance Of peaches to come in later,
makes times look up somewhat
The candidate crop promises to be a
full one. BY the way, it seems some
one is trying to make tho rebuilding of
the Prathcr bridge an issue in the com
ing election for County Commissioners
and Supervisor. Surely Oconcc hasn't
got men who would put themselves be-
fore the people for these Offices that, for
the qualification of few, would ignore
or oppose such necessity, and asked
for by so many Of her loyal citizens.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Belmont Tidings.

BELLMoNr, May 2S.-Mrs. Kate Snidcr,
the wife Of Thos. Snidcr, who has been
confined to her room for the last two or
three years, died last Tuesday night
about ~ o'clock. She leaves six children
and Il husband to mourn her death Her
remains were laid to rest in the Double
Springs burying ground Thursday to
await her reward.
Last Wednesday morning Mr. Edward
Callas, while trying to ride wild horse.
was thrown and slightly hurt. lie had
to go Oil crutches for a few days, but is
much better and able to get about.
Crops are looking well, considering
The late planting. Most of the people
are up with their work
We have seen few candidates pass
through this section.
We have goods roads, except Il part OF
the Stumphousc road, which is needing
something done to it, and we hope our
Supervisor will see after it.
Mr. j. S. Callas reports that his bees
are quite rich this season. lie is one
among our best bee men. He takes
great delight in the work and has great
success with it.
Mrs. Dugan, who lives on Tunnel Hill,
is very sick. We hope for her speedy
recovery, but we fear our hopes are in
vain.
The people arc to meet the second
Sunday to organize Sabbath school. =
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Texas Cotton May be Short.

GALvESroN, TEXAS, May ~. -. G.
Curric, well known cotton expert, said
to-day:
"Our adviccS from Southwest and
Middle Texas are very diScouraging and
in some sections of the territory distress
ing and alarming. The continued rains
and consequent ovcriIowS have seriously
intcrfcrcd with planting and it is feared
a large area Of the BraHoS and Colorado
bottoms cannot be put in this season.
Labor in these sections is becoming a
serious question. The experience of the
disastrous floods of last summer have So
discouraged the negroes that they arc
unwilling to risk another crop and arc
seeking work in other places, abandon
ing their field work for railroad building
and other sources Of Cmp!cNmcnt Al.
though the outlook is becoming Scr as.
and while a late crop will be inevitable,
short one is very possible.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Million and a Half Due Us.

COLUMBIA, S. G., May 2G.-W. II. Vel
dell who, with Jesse +. Can't, has been
at work some time under the direction
of Governor McSwccncy and Treasurer
Zimmerman in systematic search, this
afternoon, discovered in the rubbish
room of the State House the long sought
"Exhibit a. Of John \. Black. AS
stated by Mr.. CAN'T in n recent report to
the Governor, it is found to consist Of
an itcmiZcd statement Of sums due South
Carolina amounting to over $500. 600
without interest on account Of cXpcndi-
lures growing ont Of the revolutionary
war. 1t makes no reference whatever
to the claims Of interest on account Of
the war Of 1872 and the Seminole war
now being pressed by Senator Tilman
in Washington, nor is there much light
thrown by il upon the Mexican war
claim. However, it establishes the fact
that the totai indebtedness to date, ag-
grcgatc over a million and half dollars,
although it is not reasonable TO expect
Senator 'iillman to recover the large
sum accompanying the "EXhihit A. in
the report Of Mr.. Black to the General
Assembly Of 1860, giving ,hc history Of
his efforts to collect the amount due the
State.
"Aftcr suffering from severe dySpcp-
Sa for over twelve years and using many
remedies without permanent good |
finally took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
aid me SO much GOOD | recommend it to
' tI,;, Ia, l..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
WALHALLA, $. Z. !:
MAY 81, 1900.
STATE AND COUNTY CANDIDATES.

The political contest is now on in earn
people from President to Coroner, and
from now until November the political
pot will continue to boil.
III South Carolina the contest promises
to be warm one, and whiskoy will be
the main issue. 1t is to be regretted that
tho question Of whiskcy should over
shadow every other political ISSUE but
in this State tho attitude of the State
Government for the last ten years makes
it absolutely necessary Since the dis
dispcnsary has been established more
scandals have developed in the State
than in any twenty years previous.
NJ. B. McSwccncy, +. b. Gary and a..
III. Patterson have entered the .acc for
Governor, cspousing the dispcnsury, and
Col. James a. lIoyt, of Grccnvillc, an
cx-Confcdcrato soldier, and man Of
clean record and pure character, cspous-
ing prohibition. The fight promises to
be 4 close and interesting one. Col.
1Ioyts strict integrity and pure political
methods will draw to him many votes,
i.
If he is not the next Governor of the
State it will not be because the people
lack confidence in his integrity, but be-
cause of his opposition to whiskcy
The candidates for the various State
offices arc too numerous to mention, but
those who stand foi these offices arc
good men and true.
For Solicitor it is likely there will be
three candidates, towit: J. a. Mooney,
Of Grocnvillc; }. f.. Boggs, Of Pickcns,
and +. Nj. Ruckcr, OF Anderson. We
announce this week the name of J. a.
Mooney, who is a good criminal lawyer
and a fine advocate.
For county Offices the aSprants arc
and will be many, among whom arc
good men. In determining for whom
we will cast our ballot we should weigh
everything well and vote for those
whom we deem best fitted Every
State and county is Judged by the men
who represent them in Office. If we
have inferior men in Office it is Il black
eye to the intelligence Of the people.
SO we should lay aside personal
friendship OF prcjuilicH long enough
to form correct estimate OF the
fitness of candidate for the Office
lie seeks. Every voter should wish to
know how each candidate stands Oil the
issues of tho day. After Il full and com
plcte statement from each Of his plat
form and opinions the voter can make
up his mind fully whom he desires
to support. There are important issues
in this campaign. Let us hear fully from
the candidates thereon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
BROOKER EXPLODES A BOMB.
Alleged Irregularities In Sinking Fund are
Exposed.

COLUMBIA, S. c., HAY 2G.-rhe politi-
cal sensation of the day is tho lottor of
N. w. Brookor, agent of tho sinking
fund commission, to Governor McSweo-
hey. Brooker is a candidate for Comp
troller General and his communication
has SGT tho politicians to guessing, rs it
is direct blow at tho administration.
Aftcr careful Investigation, Brookcr
states that he has discovered irrogulari-
ties in tho tax books amounting to about
$4,000. lIo states that ho has appealed
to tho Governor for roliof, having spent
81 900 Of his own money in tho invcsti-
cation. Tho Governor has taken no
action to roctify tho alleged irrcgulari-
tics whilo tho sinking fund commission
has refused to hear him and ordered him
to cease his Investigations.
In conclusion, Brookor charges collu-
sion between tho Comptroller Gonoral
and State officials with tho authorities of
several counties.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
THE NEWS FROM SENECA.
Eclipse OF the Sun-meetlng at Baptist Church.
Local Intelligence.
CIIII.DlfES'S DAY.


SENECA, May 20.-A large crowd was
present at tho Childrens Day exercises
ut the Methodist church Sunday after
noon. A few choice flowers bcautifiod
the chancol and pulpit.
The feature of tho afternoon was tho
address of Prof. d. w. Daniel, of Clom-
son College. This had been looked for
ward to with pleasure, Prof. Daniel hav-
ing made most favorable impression on
former visit. 1Io chose as his subject
"Picturcs," and impressed tho children
with the fact that they arc constantly
painting pictures, and should try always
to paint Christ. That tho children cn-
joycd the talk is to be presumed from
the statement Of ono of tho small hear
crs: "lt was tho best speech | over
heard i'll my life" For tho pleasure of
the Older people, thcrc was the charac-
istic excellence of expression which
seems to form part of tho Professor of
English.
Quartcttcs, Ducts and solos were sung
by the choir.
ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.
In recognition Of the criticism made
Monday, that little chance for comment
on tho sublime phenomenon which has
recently created such interest, would be
left the editors of TIE KEowEE COURIER,
after we greedy correspondents finished
with the subject. Tho eclipse of tho
sun is given up as being as properly a
Walhhalla local as II local from any other
section Of the county. Suffice it to say
that, regardless of smutty fingers or cut
fingers, everybody persisted in smoking
glass, and by nine o'clock many noses
and forchcads were in eclipse.
MEETING AT BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. ID. W. IIiott has commenced a
series Of protractcd services ut tho Bap-
tist church. Rev. G.. Wardlaw preached
an excellent sermon Monday evening,
and Rev. Mr.. Covington is expected to
arrive Immediately to assist in the meet
ings. There are services morning and
evening, while the ladies have an after
noon prayer meeting.
OTHER NEWS.
Mrs .. Clay Doyle leaves this week
W. Il NiSib w tiiC llolllC vi lCI puTCHlS.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Jones, at Laurcns
Her many friends wish her pleasant
stay.
Mrs. Eliza Lyon, of Abbcvillc, is spend
ing month in Seneca, the guest of Mrs
&. X. Livingston.
Prof. Waller, of Clemson College, ac-
companicd Prof. Daniel on his recent
visit here.
Miss Lizzie Harper is visiting relatives
ut DcmorcSt.
Mrs. John Craig, of Walhala, was in
town last week.
DR.. T.. a. lines has returned from At
lanta, where he went as Commissioner
from the South Carolina Prcsbytcry to
the General Assembly. While in the
city he, with Il pleasant party Of physi-
clans serving as Commissioners, was
guest ut the home Of Dir. Ernest.
Miss Iidic Keith, Of Walhalla, visited
relatives here last week
Thomas G. Swami spent a day or two
of this week at pcndlcton, taking the
place of Mr.. Ward, agent and operator,
during his absence at Walhalla
Gordon Smith, Of Pcndlcton, was i'm
town Sunday afternoon.
The Oconcc Inn 10 receiving fresh
coat OF paint. MARY +. SWAMI.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
B0ERS TO LOCATE IN SOUTH.
Railroads arc Working for tho Location
OF TransvaaIers.

New YORK, May 2G-Thc Evening
Post says to-day: "a movement is now
on foot under tho supervision of scvo raj
of tho largo railroads Of the South to in
ducc the Bocrs to settle i'm certain sec
tions of the South. Tho general prcva-
lcnce Of tho belief that tho war in the
Transvaal can last but little while
longer has given an impetus to the pro
jcct to encourage the settlement in somo
OF tho Southern States of those of the
Beers who will not submit to reconstruct
ton under English Dominion. 1t is re-
ported in railroad circles that definite
plans are being shaped to further the
possible exodus Of Beers to this country.'
The ancicntS believed that rheumatism
was the work of n demon within IA man.
Any one who has had an attack of sciatic
or iniammatory rheumatism will agree
that the inliiction is dcmonac enough to
warrant the belief. 1t has never been
claimed that Chambcrlain's Pain Balm
would cast out demons, but il will cure
rheumatism, and hundreds bear tcsti-
mony to tho truth Of this statement. One
application relieves the pain, and this
quick relief which it affords is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale by
j. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. Lunncy,
Scncca;., II. b. Zimmerman, Westmin--
Stcr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. f .,lly, a prominent citizens of
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful
dclivcrancc from frightful death. In
telling Of it he says: 81 was taken with
typhoid fever. that ran into pncumo-
mia. My lungs became hardened was
50 weak couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. ! expected soon to
die with consumption, when heard of
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. | continued to use it,
and now am well and strong. can't
say too much in its praise The marvel
l"uS medicine is the surcst and quickest
cure in the word for all throat and
lung trouble, Regular size 80 cents
and Sl.OO. Trial bottles free at all drug
stores in the county. Every bottle guar
au'ccd.