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

The union meeting of Beavcrdam AS.
sociation will convene with Cloarmont
church Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Christmas, 1900.
Introductory sermon Friday at eleven
o'clock by Rev. j. G.. Hun.
lst qnory: Would it be wise to divide
Bcaverdam Association into two union
meeting districts instead of three? Speak.
crs, JAS. G. Shockloy and NJ. w. Cole.
man.
I'd query: Is it wrong for church mem
bers 10 dance? If so, why? Speakers,
Rev. ID. w. IIiott and l.. G. Craig.
Satnrday-3d query: Was Christ born
on Christmas day? Should Christians
observe tho 25th of December az Christ
masp If SO, howp Speakers, j. II. Earle
Jr., and Rcv. j. NJ. Sanders.
itl query: The origin of our religious
literary societies, disposition Of profits,
and which most merits our patronage
Speakers, j. w. Stribling and j. W.
ShciOr.
9th query: Is it wrong to take the
name of God in vain? If so, tho bcs,
method of teaching our people to avoid
such conduct. Speakers, Rev. G. Ward.
law and James Scaborn.
9th query. Is tho spirit of missions the
spirit Of Christ? If so, what about the
antimission church mcmbcrsP Speakers
Rovs. j. III. Stone and NJ. G.. Holland.
Snnday-lmportanco of giving chill
drcn an early Christian training and the
best method Speakers, g. II. d. Burns
and NJ. A. Wood.
sermon Sunday at # o'clock by Rcv
w. p. Holland. II. NJ. Elrod,
G. l.. Craig,
G.. G. Marsingil,
Committees
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
TILLMAN ON THE DEMOCRACY.
He Thinks Reorganization Not Needed Gives
His Idea OF the Party's Future.

In reply to an inquiry from tho Cos
mographic Company of New York, the
following statement has been made by
Senator Tillman concerning the propos cd
reorganization Of the Democratic party
I have your lotter of recent date, in
which you ask: "What Is the future of
tho Democratic party2 Must it DO rccast
| upon new lines or return to the original
onesp Where shall tho reorganization
begin, etc2"
The smoke of the recent political bat
tle has hardly cleared away or sufficient
time boon given to study tho full returns
Of the election. Enough is known to
show that the Democratic party is not
dead, nor is it about to die. McKinley's
election is attributed to two causes
vonality and ignorance. Under tho first
| head would be embraced use of money
lavishly to control votes; tho love of
money above principal or patriotism,
| afraid of return Of hard times and loss
| of work. Under the second hoad would
be embraced largo mass Of ignorant
| Foreigners who have not been assimilated
or become Amoricanized, who arc ignor-
ant Of our institutions and are moro or
! loss influenced by tho ideas they brought
with them from the old world. A largo
number of business men thought pros
perity was the result of McKinley's cleo
tion, and dreaded panic if Bryan was
elected. These were content to lot we'll
enough alone, having an eye solely to
the business aspect rather than the un-
derlying principles involved in the con
test. They were ignorant and too cow
ardly, rather than venal.
The Democratic party does not need
reorganization. 1t cannot be attempted
until the next national convention is
held and the most pitiablo sight to a
self-respecting man is tho rush which
has beon mado by tho traitors who
brought tho party nigh unto death in
| 1896 to resume control.
The fight to restore the republic to
tho principles of the fathers and to stand
by the constitution which they framed,
must go right along the lines formulated
at Kansas City. "Nothing is over set
tied until it is settled right"
The Bryan Democracy, as it has bcen
termed in dcrision, will either triumph
in tho end or tho republic is doomed.
Like Nelson at Trafalgar, let us nail the
colors to tho mast and fight until victory
is ours. We cannot afford TO despair of
the republic and the trouble of the i'm
porialists has just begun. Thoir pro-
gram involves the continuation of high
taxes, largo standing army, and tho
guarantee that prosperity will DO main
tanned for four years. The people will
grow restless and tired of tho two first,
and common sense teaches that tho
vauntcd prosperity which appears to
have controlled the result of tho election
cannot last. If we fight as party
bravely and stand by our principles un-
ilinchingly thoro is everything to make
us hopeful Of tho future.
Yours truly, B. II. TIIIMAN.
Trenton S c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

and gentlemen were: Miss Matte
Sullivan, Fort Madison; Miss Ada
Walker, Tugaloo Valley; Miss Mary
Shelor, Tugaloo; Messrs. Eugene
Tribble and James Sadler, Ander-
son; Ebert Whitmire, Norris Cot
ton Mills; Dennie Gaines, Gaines
vile, Ga; Glen Sheldon, Tugaloo.
Or last Saturday afternoon we
visited the Cheswell Cotton Mill,
and were conducted through every
department by the obliging Presi-
dent, Capt. w. E. Cheswell, to
whom we feel grateful for kindness
and courtesies. The spinning frames
are arriving, and before the week
ends they expect to be taking loose
the bagging and ties from cotton
bales. The big engine runs every
day, training up the machinery. The
inside of the mill presents quite a
busy scene with the flying belts and
swift-moving machinery. The water
supply is excellent, and it looks like
an impossibility for fire to gain head
way anywhere. The pump engine
has a pumping capacity of 1000 gal
Ions per minute. The electric light
plant has been perfected, and the mill
was lighted for the first time last
Monday morning. The aparatuses
for heating in winter and cooling in
summer are in position. All the ad-
ditional mill cottages, in course Of
erection, will soon be ready for occu-
pancy.
The name of II. D. Pool in our
last weeks communication should
ha, g been II. d. Poorc.
A. T.. Gossott
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
ARSENIC IN BEER.
Seventy Deaths the Result Of Bad Beer In
Manchester and Liverpool.

LONDON, December 1.-The beer pois-
oning epidemic at Manchester, which has
30 worked up the North Of England, has
now spread to London. The county
council announces it is taking active
measures to protect the community.
Many samples of glucose used by tho
brewers have been found to contain
arsenic. In tho Manchester and Liver
pool districts thoro are already thous-
and patients and there have been nearly
seventy doaths due to a particular bad
lot of glucose supplied to favorite local
brewers.
Apublic analyst suggests that tho mys-
tory in the Maybrick case might have
been solved had the facts now mado pub
lie in regard to arsenic in beor been
known at tho time of tho trial.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
THE CHARLESTON EXPOSITION
meets With Approval Of the Senate-Q Quarter
OF a Million Appropriated.

The Charleston Exposition appro-
priation bill met with success in the
United States Senate on Tuesday
last. Senator Tillman secured it's
unanimous passage by that body,
and it is highly probable that the
House will confirm the action of the
Senate when the bill comes before it
for consideration. "R. M. L." writ
ing from Washington to the News
and Courier, says:
"To Senator Tillman belongs the
credit of obtaining the passage of
the first bill of the session in the
Senate. 1t was the bill making an
appropriation for the Charleston Ex-
position. Just before the ship sub
sidy bill was called up Senator Till
man was observed circulating freely
around the chamber conversing earn
estly with certain Republican Sena.
tors who might have been inclined to
intcrpose an objection to the imme-
diate passage of the bill. He returned
to his desk with smile of satisfao-
tion on his face and presented the
bill for immediate consideration.
He briefly explained the provisions
OF the bill and the object to be OBJ
tanned. His explanation was en-
tirely satisfactory, SO that the mea-
sure passed without dissenting vote.
The action of the Senate ought to
have considerable influence upon the
members of the House when the bill
comes before that body. It will
surely strengthen the hands of Rep
resentative Elliott and his friends in
urging it before the appropriations
committee. Representative Latimer
proposes to exert his influence in the
House in behalf of the passage of
the bill. In him Col. Elliott will
have a valuable lieutenant, for, al
though Mr.. Latimcr does not figure
conspicuously in debate, he is, never
theless, a successful and industrious
worker in committee and in heart to
heart talks with other members that
are productive OF results. His value
in this direction was demonstrated
last session in his contest for an extra
supply of seed for the farmers"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
A Tribute Of Respect to Henry Boggs.

The following tribute of respect
has been dedicated to the memory
of Henry Boggs by the New Hope
Sunday school
Inasmuch as it has pleased God to
remove fr,m our midst, by death,
one of cur beloved members in the
perso'. of Henry Boggs, fully rcaliz-
ing that God knoweth and doeth all
things well; therefore, be it resolved
1st. That, though our hearts are
saddened, and though we feel that
one of our beloved members has left
us in sorrow to mourn his death, yet
we bow submissively to the loving
hand of God.
I'd. That our Sunday school has
lost one of it's cherished members.
Sd. That this member, though
dead, yet liveth in our hearts, and,
because Of his death, we will strive
to be more true to God, and more
obedient to His commands, that We
may all meet again in heaven where
congregations never break up and
Sabbaths never end.
4th. That we are due and do
hereby extend to the bcreaved family
our heartfelt sympathics, and hum
bly, ask God to sustain them in their
sore Affections.
9Th. That copy of these resolu-
tions be published in our county
papers, a copy inserted in our Sun
day school record, and also that one
be sent to the bereaved family.
II. M. Elrod,
j. G. Huff,
Miss Wannie Morgan,
COmmittna
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applicati i,ns, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to euro deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intlamcd con-
dition of the mucous lining of the eusta-
chian tube. When this tube gcts inflamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is tho result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever. Nino
cases out of ten arc caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intlamcd condi-
tion Of tho mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
L. j. CHENEY & CO., Proprictors,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75c. Hairs Family
Pills arc the best.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
Does 1t Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe and
dangerous results of throat and lung
troubles. What shall you do? Go to a
warmer and more regular climatcp Yes,
if possible; if not possible for you, then
in either case take tho ONLY remedy
that has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
syrup" It not only heals and aIl stimul
latcs tho tissues to destroy tho germ
disease, but allays inflammation, causes
easy expcctoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years by
all druggists in the world. For sale by
j. II. Darby, Walhalla,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
Children and Cotton Mill Work.

The effort in Georgia to make it
unlawful for children under twelve
years of age to work in the cotton
mills failed last week, as it should
have done. This editor claims to
know a little-or at least to have an
opinion on the subject of child labor.
He worked himself when child, and
he believes that no labor is so health
ful or easy on children as attending
machines in cotton mill. We do
not think that it should be made un-
lawful for children to labor. To leg
islatc against the children of opera
tivcs in a cotton mill is class legis.
lation, which is repugnant to our
system of government.
Before tho war we had one set Of
laws for slaves, and another set for
white men. Shall we now have one
set of laws for poor people and ano-
ther for richer folks?
If the legislators desire to regu-
late tho labor of children, let the law
apply to all children alike, and not
place brand upon those who labor
in cotton mills.
If any humanitarian should show
good reason why an eight-year-old
child should not work more than six
hours day, well and good. Make
the law apply alike to all the chill
drcn Of the State. If again, it may
be shown that ten year-old child
should not work over eight hours,
then let the legislator 80 enact law
applying to all children, irrespective
OF occupation.
Let the Legislature also prescribe
the age and the hours in which
child may study in school or out of
school. But do not make the law
apply only to poor people.
As n rule, mothers take better care
Of their children than they do of
themselves, and often do work from
which children should shield their
mothers.
The rights Of poor people are as
sacred as are the rights of others.
And no law should be placed on the
statute books which draws the line
between poor and rich. All men,
and children, too, should be equal
before the law.
We speak this from conscientious
convictions. At this time we have
no material interest in the matter
one way or the other. --Abbcville
Press and Banner.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
To Manufacture Paper.

The Atlanta journal of tho 22d instant
says that plans have been consummatcd
in that city for tho erection of ten plants
for the manufacture of cotton seed hulls
into paper of different grades. Tho
scheme is being backed by tho National
Saw Company and tho Standard Oil
Company with $4,000 capital, and it
is said that work will bo begun in put
ting up tho plants in about thirty days.
/ is the intention to have the factories
scattered we'll throughout tho cotton
belt, and they will extend from Texas to
North Carolina. Tho plants will run
with q capacity OF from one hundred and
twenty-five to two hundred each. No
doubt ono or two Of these plants will bo
located in South Carolina.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
The Methodists.

The members Of the Conference
are gone, and we trust that they
carried with them the blessings we
wished them before. They expressed
themselves as pleased with Chester
Chester people are certainly pleased
with them. AS they went out and in
among us, the conclusion could not
be resisted that they are great peo-
pie. All right thinking persons had
profound respect for them before,
and rejoiccd in the noble work they
are doing. Now to profounder
respect and fuller appreciation of
their work is added an affection that
draws them much nearer in Christian
brotherhood to our people of every
name.
The day was in this country-and
not SO very long ago-whcn the term,
a Methodist preacher, did not sug-
gest the idea Of literary or theologi-
cal training or any high degree Of
social culture even. 1t is true that
these qualities were sometimes pos
sessed, but the ordinary circuit rider
did not stand upon them, nor did his
church require them. He had some
thing else, however. He had consc-
Grafton to his Masters service, which
with the assurance, 'Lo | am with
you," made up very largely for any
deficiency in education. His want
Of credentials to a place among the
social "four hundred" did not dis
qualify him for pointing ont the way
OF escape to the pershing thousands.
These good old men were laughed
at for their odditics--and they were
often ludicrous enough but they
fulfilled divine mission. They did
work that Others were ncglccting !;
work that otherwise would have
been left undone. They saw men
and women struggling and pcrishing
in the waves and plunged in to res
cue them without waiting to be fitted
out in stylish bathing suits.
Ear be it from us to discrcdit cdu
cation in the ministry, but as we
look today upon the great Methodist
church standing securely upon the
Foundation laid by these fathers,
with her well appointed institutions
of learning, with her educated min
istry, with her Twentieth Century
fund when we see her, as she carries
the Gospel to every continent and
the isles Of the sea, furnishing the
means of liberal education to the
people who sit in darkness; when
we see State conference in session
attempt to raise $1,000 for college
in foreign land, and in few min
utes exceed the amount aimed at by
onc-third--in view Of all this, we
feel that it would be ingratitudc, it
would be sin, to withhold rcycr-
cncc and honor from the memory Of
those pioneers.
But after the first few lines we
have been led away from what wo
started to say, which is that among
the Mcthcdists are found as fine
preachers as any church can produce,
no matter from what point of view
they are considered; and in fidelity
to their ordination VOWS and meek
submission to the authority that
directs their work, they are certainly
not excellcd.
We believe that the people of
Chester would be glad to have con
ference meet here again at any time,
and hope that the interval before the
next meeting will be much less than
"a years. Chester Lantern.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Iiverita,
the np-to-date little liver pill, when the
directions are strictly complied with.
They are purely vegetable and never fail
to give satisfaction. 25-ccnt boxes con
tain 100 pills, 10-cent boxes contain 40
pills, 5.cent boxes contain Is pills. Be-
ware of substitutions and limitations
Sent by mail. Stamps taken. Nervita
Medical Co., Cor. Clinton and jackson
streets, Chicago, III. For sale by DR.. j /.
w. Boil, Druggist, Walhalla S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

Many persons have had tho experience
of Mr.. Pctor Sherman, of North Strat-
ford, n. H., who says, "For years l suf-
fcrcd torture from chronic indigestion,
but kodol Dyspepsia Cure made we'll
man of me-" 1t digosts what you cat
and is a certain cure for dyspepsia and
every form of stomach trouble. 1t gives
relief at once oven in the worst cases,
and can't help but do you good
d. W. Boil
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
Condition OF the Penitentiary.

e. II. Aull in Newbcrry Nows and
Herald: Speaking of tho penitcntiary,
Captain Griffith tells mo that the net
earnings of the institution for the pres
ont year will bo in the ncighborhood of
S25, 900. Ho will not turn over to the
State any cash, but it is the same thing,
rs it will be put in permanent improve
ments which were very much needed.
The prison is being rebuilt at cost of
about $4,000. In addition to this new
roof has been put on tho hosiery mill,
the reformatory on tho Lexington farm
has been built and good many i'm
provcments were made on the State
farm. All these mako a total of about
$50, 900 and he will have about So, 900 loft.
This would have been turned into the
State treasury, but for these permanent
improvements which were an almost
absolute necessity. In addition to this
there has been enough corn and oats
and hay and potatoes and all the neces-
saries raised on tho farms to run tho
institution until another crop is har-
vested. This it seems to be is a very
good showing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

They do their counting before
marriage in South Carolina. After
marriage too many Of them do their
courting in Georgia--divorcc court
ing. See -lIartwcll Sun.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

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

A financial writer wants to know
"What is the Future of Silver 2"
Blast if we know. We have asked
some Of our dclinqucnts that ques-
ton and their answer contained 16
of doubt to Of ccrtainty.--Ex.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12
A TEXAS WONDER.
ilalPs Great Discovery for Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covcry cures all kidney and bladder trou-
blcs, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women. Regulates bladder troubles in
children. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of SI.OO.
One small bottle is two months treat
mcnt, and will cure any case above men
toned. DR.. f. w. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, j. O. Box 629, st. Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
druggists.
st. Louis, Mo-, June 30, 1890 This is
to certify that my wife has been troubled
with pain in her back and left hip for
years and that in less than ten days after
taking DR.. f. w. Hall, Kidney Mcdi-
cine all pain had left, and she feels like
new woman. D. w. CARLISLE,
Clork NJ, X. & r. r. r.,
103 N. Broadway.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

When you need a soothing and healing
antiscptic application for any purpose
use the original DcWitts Witch Hazel
Salvc, well known cure for piles and
skin diseases. 1t heals sores without
leaving n scar. Beware of counterfeits
,J. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

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

1t is said that there are more lies
told in the sentence 81 am glad to
sec YOU" than in any other six words
in the English language.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

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, 1900-12-12

1t is bad commentary on civiliza-
ton when leading citizens of a com
munity, contrary to law, stalk about
with pistols in their pockets.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

Help is needed at once when person S
life is in danger. A neglected cough or
cold may soon become serious and
should be stopped at once. One Minute
Cough euro quickly cures coughs and
colds and tho worst cases of Group,
bronchitis, grippe and other throat and
lung troubles. j. w. Bcll
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-12-12

The most effective little liver pills made
are DeWitts Little Early Rscrs. They
mover gripo. j. w. Boil.