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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
DANGEROUS MAN EATERS.
The African Crocodile IL Swift,
silent md Fntnl Foe.

The Africnn Crocodile IL Swift,
silent md FntnI Foe.
"The most dangerous foes we have
to meet OH the Kongo," says Stanley
are the crocodile, the hippopotamus
and the buffalo. On my last visit to the
kongo three of my men were killed by
crocodilcs one by hippopotamus and
one by buffalo. There are herds Of
hippopotamuscs along the Kongo and
its tributaries and thousands OF croco-
diles. The latter are the worst foes, be-
cause they are 80 silent and so swift
You see man bathing in the river.
He Is standing near the shore laugh
Ing at YOU perhaps, laughing In the
keen enjoyment Of his bath. Suddenly
he falls over, and YOU see him no more.
A crocodile has approached unseen,
has struck him a blow with its tail and
seized him instantly.
cor it may be that the man IS swim
ming. He Is totally unconscious OF
danger. There is nothing to stir n
trcmor Of apprehension, but there in
deep water, under the shadow OF that
rock or hidden beneath the shelter Of
the trees yondcr, Is huge crocodile.
1t has spotted the swimmer and is
watching its opportunity. The swim
mcr approaches. He Is within striking
distance. Stcalthily, silently, unper-
ceived, the creature makes for its prey.
The man knows nothing until he is
seized by the leg and dragged under,
and he knows no moro. \ bubble or
two Indicate the place where he has
gone down, and that Is ALL"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
One OF IInrrlson's Jokes.

Benjamin Harrison once played q
mean trick on me at Miami univcrSi-
tv," said William j. Fshback. eve
boarded with a widow I'm oxford, ana
there came to be q discomfort among
the boys about tho food not being suili-
clcntly generous in supply. y meeting
was held in ilarriSOn's room to arrange
formal protest. Lots were cast as to
who should present the case at the
BREAKFAST table. The ballot box was
stuffed, and | was elected. spoke at
the breakfast table ana stated that the
boys objected to paying so much for so
scant menu. | expected to be sup.
ported by the others.
"Bcnjamin Harrison spoke and TO
my diSmny, said. ,Nc don't know how
Mr.. Fishback has been living at home
--hc may have been Il pampcrcd son of
luXury-but, rs for the rest Of us, We
have no complaint to make
and that disposition OF fun ana hui
NOR never left benjamin Harrison"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

Newspapers, other than daily, five dollars.
Photographer, itincrant, five dollars.
Physician, five dollars.
Surveyor, 81.
lars.
Street wagon or dray. two horses, ton dollars.
Street wagon or dray, one horse $3.50.
feed and sale, twenty-five dollars.
Stable, feed and sales, five dollars.
Tailor, making and repairing, one dollar.
Tin shop, making or repairing, one dollar.
Watch maker and jcwclcr for repairing, &c.,
| two dollars.
| Wheel wright, for repairing wagons and bug
| gies, 81.
| Undertaken, three dollars
SECTION Q. That the owner shall pay a tax of
one dollar for ,o r,,h, zach a%g kep,t; in town t.
that day said licenses may be issued without
any penalty, to persons now engaged in any of
tine l aGHSe tn haeH Occupations or business Er"
| shall be the duty of the Marshal to visit each
d, and every person, firm or c"rpora,ion, doing
| their license and report all who are doing bust
ness without license to the lntcndant at once.
Any person 1,'I or persons CARVING on or prose
any establishment named in this or preccd-
ing sections, without first having taken out IL
where special penalties are imposed, the sum of
five dollars per day or be imprisoned for term
such business is carried on without such license.
No license shall be issued for less period
than one year, dated from the first day of the
| For any business occupation or profession, not
cn"mera,SI rate ii in the forcgong Sections the Ii
SECTION II. The Town Council hereby
reserves the right to revoke any license
for any cause which may seem to it just.
SECTION II. The tax on real or per-
sonal property provided for in this ordi-
nance shall be collected during the month
of May, 1900, and any person or persons
who shall fail to pay such taxes on or by
the first day of June, 1900, shall be liable
to penalty of twenty per cent on such
tax, ana tilo TAX, With the poi.a.ty a!Ii.
cost, shall be collected by execution or
| otherwise.
Any person, firm or corporation max
| ing any false or fraudulent return, where
a return is by this ordinance required,
shall, upon conviction, be fined not less
than S25, nor more than $50, or bo i'm.
prisOncd not less than 20 days or more
than 30 days, or either or both, at the
discretion of the Intcndant or Acting
| lntendant.
| Done in Council and ratified under the corpO
| rate seal of the Town of Walhalla on
| H." 81 the 7th day of February. 1900, and IN
| the l2ith year of the sovereignty and
+. s. HOLLEMAN, intcndant.
| JAS. THOMPSON, Clerk and Treasurer.
a RESOLUTION RESPECTING FORMER OR.
DlNANCES.
Resolved, That all laws enacted by the
Council heretofore, not in conflict with
these Ordinances, are considered in full
force, and that each and every ono OF
these Ordinances this day enacted shall
be in full force after the publication OF
tho same.
| Done in Council and ratified under the corpo
rate seal of the Town of Walhalla %,
| IL. 81 the 7th day of February, 1900 and il
the l2ith year of the Sovereignty ant
| independence of the United States of America
i. $. IlOLLEMAN lntcndant.
| JAS THOMPSON, Clerk and Treasurer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Wnrmth Of DlrIa, Hood

The blood of birds offers some data
for thought not found i'm the blood OF
any other class OF animals The blood
corpusclcs are shaped differently, be-
Ing oval instead Of round. But this Is
not the difference to which | refer.
Birds blood Is several degrees warmer
than that of other animals. TO man
such temperature of the blood as
birds possess would be q fever. This
high temperature causes molecular
changes In the tissues and brain TO take
place more rapidly which would cause
the consumption Of moro food, and
brain activity would be more intense,
30 that for the same amount Of work a
smaller brain would meet all the re-
Quircmcnts, which nt II lower tcmpcra-
turc would require one OF greater size.
chronological Journal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
YUSSOUF.

stranger came one night to Yussout's tent,
Saying: "Bchold one outcast and in dread,
Against whose life the bow OF power Is bent
Who flies and hath not where to lay his hcadI
come to thee Tor shelter and for food,
To iussouf, called through all our tribes Tho
Good -
"rhis tent Is mine" said Yussouf, ''but no moro
Than 1t is Gods. Come In and be at peace.
Freely shalt thou partakc OF all my store
As Of his who buildcth over these
Our ten s his glorious roof Of night and day
And at whose door none ever yet heard Nay"
So iussouf entertained his guest that night
And waking him ere day said "IIcre Is gold
My swiftcst horse is saddlcd fol thy night.
Depart before the prying day grow bold.
AS one lamp lights another grows less,
So noblcncss cnkindcth noblcncss.
That inward light the strangers face made grand,
Which shines from all self conquest. Knccng
low,
lie bowed his forehead upon Yussoui's hand,
SobbiDg: 20 shclk. cannot leave thee so!
| will repay thee. All this thou hast done
Unto that ibrahim who slew thy sonl"
"Takc thrice the god, said Yussouf. "for with
thee
Into the desert, never to return,
Ny one black thought shall ride away from me.
Firstborn, for whom by day and night | yearn,
Balanced and just all OF Gods DEGREES
Thou art avenged, my Grsborn Sleep in pcaceI''
james Russell Lowell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Juvenile Store Keeping.

a 0-yesr-oly boy who had been
left by his father, village merchant,
to keep an eye on the store while
the father went to the post office to
mail letter, was standing with much
dignity on box behind the counter
when another urohin of about his
own age entered.
"1'm keepin store," he said loftily.
"That amt nuthin hard to do,'
retorted the visitor, resenting the
implied superiority.
"It's more than you ever done."
81 don't have to do it. But /
could"
"Huh! What do you know about
tho store business anyhow ?"
"You talk as if Teller had to
know whole lot"
Gle has got to know lots more'n
you do. Say do you know what 3D.
81 means ?"
"No."
81 do. 1t means 6 cents. Dc
you know what %. j. means ?"
"No."
81 do. 1t means 18 cents. Dc
you know WHAT
But there the senior proprietor Of
the establishment returned, Just in
time to prevent his ambitious young
man of business from giving away
the entire cost mark. y outh's Com.
panion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

oIetion Of tho Intendant within tho limits Of his
sEcrioN a. That this ordinance shall
be deemed general and perpetual, shall
go into effect upon its publication. and
continue of force until repealed or
amended.
Done In Council and ratified undor the corpo-
IL. 81 the 9Th day Of February, 1900, and In
tSS Tntea saes Of @
F.s; HOLLEMAN. Intendant.
JAS. THOMPSON, Clerk and Treasurer.
An Ordinance to Regulate Traffic by
1tinerant Traders, Auctioneors and
Transient Merchants.
BE II ORDAINED by tho Intendant and
Wardens Of tho Town of Walhalla, in
council assembled, and by authority of
tho same: SECTION /. That itinerant
traders, auctionoers, or transient mer-
chants, selling, or in any mannor offer
ing for sale, any goods, waros, or NOR
chandise, within the Town of Walhalla,
advance q license tax of twenty-five dol.
lars per month, fiftoen dollars per week,
or five dollars per day: Provided, the
provisions of this ordinance shall not
apply to ordinary dealers In products Of
tho farm, garden or dairy.
SECTION 2. That any person selling OF
offering for sale any goods, wares or NOR
chandiso, as itinerant trader, auctioneel
or transient merchant, within tho Town
of Walhalla, without having first paid
tho license tax required by this ordi
nance for 30 doing, shall be subject to
fine Or Imprisonment at tho discretion
of tho Intendant within tho limits OF
his authority.
SECTION 8. That this ordinance shall
DO deemed general and perpetual, shall
60 into effect upon its publication and
continue of force until repealed OF
amended.
Done In Council and ratified under tho cOrpo
ratio seal of tho Town of Walhalla on
IT, ST. the 7th day of February, 1900, and IN
| tho 124th year of the sovereignty ant
independence of the United States of America
+. s. lIOLLEMAN, Intendant.
JAS. THOMPSON, Clerk and Treasurer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
WALHALLA, 8. CT
WEDNESDAY,, NOV. 4, 1900.
HIS VISIT TO vEsUvlUs.
And What He Thought ns He Gaaed
Into the ElGry PIT.

And What He Thought nH He GaHed
Into the Flcry Pit.
An American who uetests slghtsee.
ing upon principle loafed for six weeks
at Sorrento without stirring in the di-
rection Of places most travellers would
have thought 1t criminal to omit. His
only dread was the cross questioning
OF kind friends when be got home. To
confess that he had deliberately staid
away from all those celebrated spots
of interest would bring; down no on;. oe
scorn and dcnunciation upon him. But
sufficient unto the day is the evil there
OF, and the American resolved to trust
to inspiration 10 get him out of such
possible scrapcs. The first person lie
met after leaving Sorrento was an
American woman on the train, and the
first thing Sho wanted to know was if
he had climbed Nesuvius.
81 did," said the American without
n culver.
"Oh, tell me all about 1T" cried the
woman "IIow interesting 1t must
have been! My husband never would
let me so up, but I'd just love to hear
your experience"
whole story many, many times, plung-
ed into 1t with much detail. lie de-
scribcd the long drive from Naples to
the foot Of the mountain and the steep
ness Of the inclined railway and the
way the women Of the party sQucaled
and all the rest of it. From time to
time the woman Interrupted with some
searching question, but SO well did he
know his lines that never once did she
catch him mapping At last, after a
realistic account of how, after leaving
the train he had plunged his way on
foot through the hot, powdcry lava to
the craters very edge, the American
paused for breath.
"And what" asked the woman,
'were your sensations as you gazed
down into that fiery pitt"
"Madam," said the American, IL
thought Of the fate that awaited all
liars."-New York Sun.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Was She the Only Ono p?

Visitor to Lunatic Asylum: "And
how did this poor man in No. So
happen to lose his mind ?"
Doctor: "Ah, poor man! Unre-
ciprocatcd love-"
Visitor: "And this poor creature
in No. 59?"
Doctor: ooh, he become crazy
through marrying the woman who
was the object of No. 5S's unrccip-
rocatcd love-"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
He Couldn't Helm n.

"Why, Johnny, how much you
look like your father" remarked a
visitor to small four -ycar-old.
"Ycs'm," answered Johnny, with
an air of resignation, "that's what
everybody tells me; but can't
help it,"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
thoughtful.

Judge: "lIave you anything to
say before the sentence is passed ~
Accused: cone thing, your Honor
Consider the youth Of my attorney.
Remember how hard he tried, and
show what consideration you can for
him."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Wouldn't Pay Him to Bo Good.

"Nlamma," said four-ycar-old
Harry, elf you'll give me nicklc to
buy some candy, Pll be real good"
"No," ehe replied, "I'm not going
to pay you to be good"
"All right, mamma" answered the
little fellow, "but you'll be sorry
when grow up good. for-nothing.'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
He Knew Her.

Friend: "Don't gricvc so over
your taithless wife's elopcmcnt with
your friend. Try to forget her"
Deserted Husband Tt isn't that.
can forget her. But my poor
fricnd-how will it be with him 2"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Rendered Harmless.

Rendered Harmless.
She: "The first man who proposed
to me said that if | didn't marry
him he would shoot hi,nself before
my eyes"
He: "IIeavens! lie must have
been insane. Why didn't you have
him placed under restraint ?"
She: "I did married him."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

a New Jersey Judge, it is noted,
has made the point that negroes of
foreign birth cannot be naturaizcd
in the United States. An applica-
ton was made to him by n negro
from Dutch Guiana, who is a student
at Princeton and wishes to become a
citizen of the nation. The Judge
cited the language Of the Federal
Statute, which permits the natural-
zation of "whitc males only" and
advised him that it was impossible
under the Statute for him to become
a citizen of this country. And it
will require an act Of Congress to
open the way for him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
A Confession.

As pleasant faced woman passed
the corner Jones touched his hat to
her and remarked fcclingly to his
companion
"Ah, my boy, | owe great deal
to that woman"
"4our mother?" was the query.
"No; my landlady."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
"P" p. M. "a" a. III. IN" night.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN


DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
CHARLESTON AND GREENVILLE,
and between Charleston and Asheville
Pullman palace slocping cars on Trains rs and
60, 80 and IS. on a. andC. division. Dining oars
on those trains serve all meals cnroute
Trains lcnve Spnrtanbnrg, A. 81 G. division,
northbound, Z :03 II. m., 8:8f p. M, lila o. M.
SVestibule I.imitod) Sonthbound l2:26 .. M,
9:l6 y. m, ii IA u. m, (Ycstibulc Limitcd)
Trains leave Grecnyillo, A. and c. division.
n0rthhonnd mort 9;oO q. m, 2a4 F. M. and b:22 p. M,
+:8o p: M, 1880 p. m. !Ncstibulcd Limited)
Trains 10 and n Elegant Pullman Parlor
cars between Charleston and a Ashoville.
Trains 10 and GPullman Drawing. Room
vile.
:, Elegant Pullman Drawing. Room Buffet
Sleeping cars between savannah and Asheyillo
eprouto daily between Jacksonville and Gin.
oinnati.
FRANK s. CANNON, j. NJ CUJP
Third V'P. d Con. Mgr rrnf, Manager,
Washington, ID. o. Washington D. O.
w. A. TURK g. il. HARDWIOK,
Gen. Pas. Agent, A. Gon, Pas. Agent,
-Hashingtop, p. .. Atlanta, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

Co Regular stop; (tl Flag station.
VIII also stop at the following stations
noy's, James and Sandy Springs.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
No. at Anderson.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
Nos. III and 3S at Seneca.
No. connects with Southern Railway
No. 5S at Anderson, also with Nos. II
aud 81 at Seneca.
j. II. ANDERSON, Superintendent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

A decision has been rendered in
the New York Supreme Court, tho
effect of which is that suicide is no
bar TO the collection by the bcnef-
ciary Of life insurance policy, even
though the policy prohibits it within
a certain period. Many Of the large
companies and insurance orders, it is
stated, are now leaving the suicide
clause out Of their contracts alto.
gcthcr, but there are still some that
will be affected should this decision
hold generally.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

Sugar cane mills have begun to
grind steadily. a very fair crop Of
cane was made this year and the
farmers expect to have plenty of
molasscs with little to spare to those
people who do not often get such a
good thing to eat.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

1t looks like Bryan now. At this
time Of the year in '81 the Republi-
cans laughed at Clcvcland's chances
of election, but Grover got there all
the same. They are making great
boasts now, but two weeks from to-
day they'll be gnashing their teeth
and buying Grape, unless signs as
thick and bright as the stars of
Heaven 90 out in darkness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

If the weekly editors Of South
Carolina do not keep clean nowadays
it will not be for the lack Of soap.
a great many Of them are running
an al in their papers for which they
have been paid in a toilet article
guaranteed to cleanse even the
"dcyil."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
NNherc GcnIna cnmea In

Grimcs-DO YOU think it indicates q
high degree of intellectually to be able
to write poetry?
Rawson Not at all. Almost anybody
can write poetry. 1t requires brains
TO get 1t published. Boston transcript
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

If you want the best flour in this coun
Try buy Roxanc, highest patent and
Bakers Choice fancy patent and you will
Keep peace in your family. j. a. j. S
Carter, Westminster, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
An Ordinance to Establish Fire Limits in the
Town of Waihalla

An ordnance to Establish Fire Limits in the
Town of Walaa
BE TT ORDAINED by the Intendant and
Wardcns of the Town of Walhalla in
council assembled, and by authority of
the same:
SECTION |. That fire limits DO estab-
lishcd in the Town of Walhalla on Main
street on both the North and South sides
thereof between Ann street and Tugaloo
street; that within said limits no now
house shall hereafter be built of wooden
material, and no additional room or
rooms shall be built of wood to any
house now standing within said fire
limits.
SECTION 2. That all buildings hereafter
erected within said fire limits shall be
built of brick or stone and covered with
slate, tin, or zinc.
SECrioN3. That no building or build
ings, constructed Of wood, of any size
or dimensions, shall be built or erected
within 200 feet Of either side of Main
street within said fire limits.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall
be deemed general and perpetual, shall
go into effect upon it's publication and
continue of force until repealed or
amended.
Done in Council and ratified under The corpo.
rate seal Of the Town of Walhalla on
l.. 81 the 18th day of February, 1900, and in
the l2Ith year of the sovereignty and
independence OF the United States of America
f. S. IIOLLEMAN, lntcndant,
JAS. THOMPSON, Clerk and Treasurer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

Fiy" v, bad young men in New
Jersey killed girl with "knockout
drops" and brutal assault on the
night OF the 24th instant. They have
been arrested
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
HUMOROUS.
A Woman's Reason.

"My husband loves mo doarly,"
Said wife with knowing look:
"IIow do know? We'll, because
llo cats everything cook"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

The death rate from consumption
in England and Wales, it is noted,
has been reduced from 3S per 1000
of population in 1888 to l3 per 1000
at present. In New York city in
1886 there were AL deaths from the
disease in 1890 there were 397 ;
in 1894 the number was 316 and in
1899 only 285.--Ncws and Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

The IN ans in the Southwestern
Territories are arming to resist the
allotment of lands by the govern,
mcnt. Trouble is expected.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Pickens r. r. Go.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE 26rII, 1898.

Trains will stop to take on or let of passengers
at the following crossings: Fcrguson's, Par
sons's and Maudin's.
Depot will be open for the receiving and deliy-
cry o1 freight from Il. III. to II IN.
We will make it to your interest to patronze
our home road by giving good service and
prompt attention.
Annrovcd. lJULIUs L. BoGGs, President.
j. Il. TAYLOR, Gen. Manager.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

We arc now receiving one of the largest
and best selected stock of dry goods,
dress goods, shoes, hats, clothing, hard
ware, crockcry, glassware and groceries.
Come and get bargains. j. & j. S. Car
ter, Westminster, S. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07
Locals from DanviIc.

DANvILE, S. c., November 5.-Wc wish
to let the people of Oconee know how
our town and country are progressing.
We have one Of the finest timbrcd sec
tions in the South. We will not have it
long, however, for tho sound of engines
is almost dcafoning and the roads are
crowded with wagons loaded with lumber
and shingles. We are glad that we have
the timbcr to fall back on, for our cribs
and cotton houses arc not full and We
fear there will DC shrinkagc in tho
SmokchouSc.
From all appearances Mr. j. w. Fcnd-
Icy is going to erect a magnificent
dwelling.
Mr.. j. ID. Werner is having his mill re-
paired on Fall creek.
Danvillc numbers among her business
men McssrS. II. NJ Littlcton, White Erik,
Henson Chapman, Elm Rankin, Wm.
Holden.
We are contemplating having foundry
and hardware establishment, which will
be opened by Marian, from Ducktown.
What we need most is a railroad to
bring our merchants their goods-in fact,
if We get the iron foundry, wc will have
to have one TIE HUSTLER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

Five tons day Of snails are eater
in Paris.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-07

One Marion farmer is out more
than a thousand dollars because he
contracted last spring to sell his cot
ton crop at seven cents.