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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Free Mail Delivery.

Following is an interview in the
Washington Post with Representa-
tive Stokes Of this State:
81 am very much concerned Just
! ut present." said Representative
Stokes, of South Carolina, "in an
effort I" extend the free delivery of
mail along star routes. | have had
one or two peculiar experiences while
trying to promote this branch Of pos
tai service. Am amendment for that
kind of free delivery was passed by
the last Congress, but, through some
crrrr of the committee clerks, it was
given the same number rs an amend
mcnt that Senator Tillman had ad-
opted regarding star route contrac-
tors. Mr.. Tillman'S amendment pro-
vidcd that contractors should live in
the State where they contracted to
carry mails. There was very deter
mined opposition to that in the
House, and ! pleaded in vain to have
the tanglc Strengthened out.
$50 my amendment was lost, but
at the Post Office Department they
promised to try an experiment for
me in the State of South Carolina.
They advertised for contracts, with
and without provisions that contrac-
tors should deliver the mail along
their routes, wherever the farmers
would erect boxes and comply with
certain regulations. Quite to my
surprise and that of the department
officials the difference in cost for the
improviscd service was only 5000 for
the entire State.
"l felt very enthusiastic over the
showing, and early in the session
rcintroduccd a bill that | offered in
the last Congress, providing for this
improved service on all star routes.
You can imagine that | felt compli-
mcntcd few days ago, when |
found idcntically the same bill, word
for word, introduced by Pcnnsyl-
vania Republican. lie had found a
copy of my old bill, which he very
apparently regarded as good thing,
and rcintroduccd it,"
Here is something worth rcmcm-
bcring; it is DR.. ~. Nj. Bailcy's def
milton of what it takes to constitute
the ordinary modern evangelist :
First, unlimited "chcck )" second,
great prctcntions to superior sane
tity and intimacy with the Lord ;
third, an oily tongue. who could
have put the whole case so well in SO
few words ?--Haptist Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Favors Disarmament.

Col. Jack Chinn, of kentucky,
who was with Gocbcl when he was
shot, said to New York World
correspondent ancnt the pistol carry
ing habit:
"Thc only place in the Union
where do not have to carry a gun
is New York city. | feel safe there
and never take my pistols out of tn"
valisc when I strike that town.
always carry pistol in Chicago and
others towns. But | am opposed to
the practice. 1t is not pleasant
one, and it is not good for the State.
Ii they would let me draw up law
[ would stop it.
"lIow would | do it? In the first
place, | would lcyalizc duclling but
! would make it a capital offcnsc for
two men to fight within "a hours
after a quarrel. That would make
them sleep on the proposition, and
there would be very few fights. |
would also make it an offcnsc pun
ishable by ten years in the pcnitcn-
tlary for any man to carry a con-
ccalcd weapon or draw it in a public
place. We have law here against
carrying weapons; but it i" not cf-
fcctivc.
81 want to say that 90 cases out
of a 100 where n man is killed in a
street fight here it is nothing more
than assassination. One man has
everything on his side and the other
has nothing.
"Do you suppose have been com
Portable during the past week or so,
with some one liable to shoot me
down any minute, as they did Bill
Gocbcl? Not bit of it. But |
want to say that | would not kill a
man for almost anything on earth.
The newspapers OF this country have
painted me as bad man, ready and
eager to make trouble at any time ;
but that is wrong. | have a heart in
my bosom and love for my fellow
men. | would rather go to my own
grave than cause some mother or
wife to weep over the grave of a son
or husband killed by my hand"
While Col. Chinn thus spoke in
all apparent sincerity, he had his
"housc gum" "Old Bits" Is
Colts stuck inside the waist of his
trousers, Il .3S Smith T. Wcsson in
big hip pocket and spring knife
with blade long enough to kill an
elephant in his trousers pocket. His
eyes kept moving rrstlcssIy about
every second, and not an instant was
his right hand more than an inch on
two from the butt of the Is or the
end of the knife.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Sensible and Conservative.

Capt. Chas. Petty, tho able editor
OF the Carolina Spartan, published
AT SparLanburg, recently printed the
following editorial in his paper:
Tho Orangcturg Times and Demo-
crat severely censnres Senator Nc.
Lanrin because che seems TO have a
strong pull with Dollar Mark Hanna,
and as a natural consequence, he is
in high favor with President MoKin-
Icy, who is owned body and soul by
the great hoodlcr." The Democrat
is also sorely grievcd because Rov.
a. j. S. Thomas, editor Of the Bap-
list Courier, received tho appoint
ment of census supervisor for this
district. His only objection to Mr..
Thomas was that Senator McLaurin
favored his appointment. The edi-
tor thus closes "IIe is a traitor to
his people who honored him with a
seat in the United States Senate.
But the day Of reckoning is coming"
Such unwarranted statements as
the above tend to make disloyal citi-
Zcns. The teaching of such doc
trincs give rise to more lawlessncss
and riots in our State than all other
causes combined. Because Senator
McI.aurin is friendly with the ad-
ministration and is on speaking
terms with leading Republicans, he
is branded a traitor. If he is a trai-
tor, 80 arc Tillman, Congressman
Wilson, Congressman Stokes and
the whole crowd. We like Con-
grcssman Stokes because he has a
strong pull in the post office depart
mcnt; we like Congressman Wilson
because he "stands in with Uncle
Sam" and generally secures from a
Republican administration what he
wants for his district. Senator Till
man has grown much wiser and
broader since he has associated in q
most friendly way with leading Re-
publican Senators and heads of de-
partments. They arc to bc COM
mondcd for their policy and conduct
which arc altogether honorable.
What they do in their way for their
constituents, Senator McLaurin does
in his way. We suggest to the cdi-
tor who pcnncd that article to take
off the head of his paper and call it
"Bchind Tie Times and Autocrat."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Both Had Excuses.

The teacher was partial to one of
the pupils, but this morning they
both came late and he had to call
them to task for it..
"llow does it happen you are late,
sir p he asked his best pupil.
"lf you please, sir" was the an
sw"r, 81 was dreaming | was going
to Chicago and thought the break
last bell was the engine bell ring
ing"
"Ncry wcll,' said the teacher,
glad to excuse his favolilc, who WAS
usually prompt, "that will do for this
time. Now, what have you to say
Tor yourself - he asked, turning to
the other.
"Wcll, sir," said the tardy pupil,
down to see Tom off.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
National Alliance Demands.

The annual convention of the Ma
tional Farmers Alliance was held
in Columbia few days ago. The
attendance was small and the pro-
ccedings in detail were devoid of
general interest. MIR. j. G. Welborn
was re elected president. In his
annual address he suggested that
the following demands be urged
upon Congress:
LIST. Free delivery of mail in the
rural districts, and that the service
be placed on the same permanent
footing as the delivery of mails in
the cities, and that the appropriation
therefor be commensurate with the
benefits and demands for the service.
I'd. Providing for postal savings
banks.
Sd. Submit an amendment to the
constitution providing for the cleo
ton of United States Senators by
direct vote of the people.
4th. Enacting pure food laws.
9th. Providing for the extension
of the markets for farm products,
making it the duty Of United States
consuls to aid in the extension of
markets for farm products as for
manufactured articles.
9th. The enactment of an anti
trust law, clearly defining what acts
on the part OF any corporation would
be against public policy.
7th. The speedy construction Of
the Nicarangna canal by the United
States.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Is Il Constitutional ?

COLUMBIA, S. c., February 21.-It
has been about decided by the
Attorney General and Senator
Mower, both Of whom are members
of the commission and both of whom
believe it unconstitutional to use the
sinking fund for the purpose of COM
plcting the State House, that a test
case shall be brought before the
Supreme Court. This will be a
"fricndly" suit and it is expected
that the court will render an immc-
diatc decision. Both of the gentle
men arc heartily in favor of complet-
ing the building as are all of he
members Of the commission, but it is
thought best for every one concerned
that the court shall give some def
nilc opinion OH the question. The
Sinking Fund Commission will meet
during the first week Of March and
the test cast will be instituted soon
thereafter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01

The Texas House of Representa-
tiVcs, on last Monday, adopted an
amendment to the occupation tax
bill, placing Il State tax of $1,000 n
year on any telegraph, telephone or
railroad company or other corpora
ton which shal, use or permit to be
used its lines or wires for conveying
market quotations for brokerage
business. An annual State tax of
$4,000 is also placed on all brokerage
firms doing business in the State.
This tax will have The effect of clos
ing up every cot ON exchange and
brokerage house IN the State. That
is the object O. the amendment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Democrats 10 Meot In Kansas City.

The National Democratic Com
mittee met in Washington last
Thursday. Milwaukee, Wis, and
Kansas City, Mo-, each wanted tho
National Convention. The latter
gained it by vote of 40 to 8. The
Convention will meet on Wednesday,
July 4th, 1900. The following ad-
dress has been issued "The Ma
tional Democratic Committee having
met in the City of Washington on
the 22d day Of February, 1900, has
appointed Wednesday, tho 4th day
Of July, as tho time and chosen the
cit. of Kansas City, Missouri, as
the place for holding the National
Democratic Convention. Each State
is entitled to representation therein
equal to double tho number Of its
Senator'S and Representatives in the
Congress of the United States, and
each Territory, Alaska, Indian Ter
ritory and the District of Columbia,
shall have six delegates. All Demo-
cratic, conservative, reform citizens
of the United States, irrespective Of
past political associations and differ
onccs, who can unite with us in the
effort for pure, economical and con-
stitutional government, and who fa-
vor the Republic and oppose the EN-
pire, are cordially invited to JON: us
in sending delegates to the Convcn-
ton"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
g n. 50 To @ TR. r n.
H;, noo.o tho ~ Tho Kind So9 !!as A!says Bought
"' N@>ZGZ@&1n
Must Feel Little.

Senator MayIicld and Representa-
tivcs Ashley and Werner, the only
three members Of the Legislature
who opposed the resolution inviting
Bryan t" Columbia, must have felt
the i,tlrncss Of their action on
Thursday when they witnessed the
warm welcome extended to Bryan
by the people Of Columbia and the
whole State. DranGrbur% Times
and Democrat.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
TT =. m. " \ n, III. NlEhl.
Pullman palace alrrpiu. ears on Trains :i5 M

Pullman palace sleeping cars on Trains 35 and
ST. 8, and Is on \. AMI &. dr. sion Dining carI
ON ihr~,. ira MS serve all meals rnrouic.
Trains leave spnrtnnhurH, y. Il {. division.
urthhrund. :Wi n. m 3::it l.. IA, h:l3 p. m,
(Nc>tll,ur I.mitrd): S"uthhnuna T. :2i II. m.,
8:li y. IN, II - Il. nj, tNrsiihnlo limitcd.)
Trims leave Grr"nvilIc. a. and e. division,
mort hbu, nj Il 90 II. 2:'i y. IN. and 22 D. NJ,
iEc4tihurd I.imitrdD Southlound 80 II. IN.
80 y. M. T. 30 y. IN. tNcStilulrd l.imiica
Trains q and ln carry elegant Pullman sleep
ing ears lot wcrn Savannah and Ash" Vile en-
route daily h,.,wrrn .n"k-unvill" and Crucin.
natl. Also Pullman Drawing room sleeping
cars between Charleston ard tolumbn
FRANK :. CANNON, j. M.ttIp,
Third N.P \ Gen. Mgr, Traffic Mgr,
Washington. ID. {. Washington, ID. &
w A. TURK 8. II. HARDWitK,
(irn Pass Al,'t Asst Gen. Pass. Ag't.,
Washington, j.. G.. Atlanta, Ga
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Tho Despiscd Pcrsimmon.

One result of the location Of 20
many cotton mills in the Carolinas
and Georgia is noted at Abbcvillr,
). g., in the brisk demand for per-
slmmon wood that has sprung up.
This wood is used in the manufacture
OF shuttlcs and hobbins. Large
quantities of pcrsimmon arc sold at
the Abbcvillo station, it is said, for
about 81 per cord, a value the wood
has never had before.
It's mean man that will dclibc-
ratrly walk between woman and n
bargain store window.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
q n. 5 rIso @ TR. II n.
Bears tho 4 The Kind You lIaye Always Bought
S''"s'''' of M1I3EZNIzn

\ very curious theory, lately re
vivcd, is that the sap Of a living tree
Gibbs and flows in some way in sym
palhy with the tides Of the ocean.
This idea comes from Italy, where a
grower Of vines says that no tree
should be tapped or pr'mcd except
during the hours of cbb tide.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01

~ Regular stop;Nt) Flag station.
Will also stop at the following stations
to take on or lot off passengers: Phin-
ney's, James and Sandy Springs.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
No. at Anderson.
No. / connects with Southern Railway
Nos. | and }S at Seneca.
j. Il. ANDERSON,
Superintendent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01

Little girls should never tell stories.
Ihcy are apt to grow up and become
lady nOvclsts.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01

Nos. 81 and 53 Solid Trains bctweeu
Charleston and Columbia. S. G.
III. NJ. EMERSON,
Gon'l Passenger Agent.
j. Il. KENLY,
General Manager.
II. Nj. EMERSON,
Traffic Manager.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Col. lanes l.. Orr.

The Charleston correspondent of the
New York Commercial printed the fol-
lowing the other day, which will be of
interest I" the many friends of Col.
james j.. Orr in this city and elsewhere:
zone Of the most successful cotton
mill presidents in South Carolina, among
the newcomers ut least, is Coz. James l..
Orr, President of the Piedmont Manu-
featuring Company, Of Piedmont. A few
years ago Col. Orr knew absolutely moth
ing about the management Of q cotton
manufacturing concern. IIo was a law
yer and one of the most prominent mem
bcrS OF the Bar in South Carolina tie
is the son Of the late Governor Orr, onra
minister to Russia. lie was n member of
the State Legislature in 1876 and ono of
the members Of the memorable 'Wallacc
House, the faction which held out
against the carpet -baggors.' With two
fellow members he smashed in the door
OF the Legislative hall. then guarded bv
bayoncts, and allowed his party to rush
in and take possession. Col. Orr was
urged to make the race for Governor, bat
would not consent. When Col. II. i.
IIammctt, President Of the Piedmont
Mills, died few years ago, the position
was offered to Cot. Orr, who is his SON
in-law, and after much persuasion he ro-
linInishcd his profession and became
president. Under his management the
| capacity Of the mill has been almost
douhld and the stock is selling higher
now than ever before. Piedmont is now
one of tho largest vi most influential
mills in the south anc the shipment Of
goods to China alone is considerable
| item"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01

Doctor-Wrll, my fine little fcl-
low, you have got quite well again
| was sure the pills left for you
would cure you. Did you take them
in water or in cake ?
Boy Paticnt--Oh, used them IN
my pop-gun."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
Pickens r. r. Go.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE GOTH, 1898.

Trains will Stop to take ON or let OF passengers
at the following crossings: FcrguSon's, Par
SOnS'S and Maudn's.
Depot will he open for the receiving and deliy-
cry of freight from a. III. to IL III.
We will make il to your interest to patr0nize
our home road by giving good service anu
prompt attention.
Approycd: lJULlUS +: BoGGs, President.
"fP' j. r.. TAYLOR, Gen Manager
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
A Atlantic Coast Aines
Passenger Department.,
Wilmington, N. c., February "a, 1897.
Fast Line Between Charleston
and Columbia and Upper South
Carolina and North Carolina.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.

In effect February 24th, 1907.
WESTWARD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-03-01
hugging a pretty girl.
Doctors Can't
Cure 1t!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill Of the doctors. They
may dose patient for years on their
mercnral and potash remedies, but he
will never b" rid Of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
gtendily worse. 5. 5. s. is the only cure
Tor this terrible ntliction. because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause of the discuse and forces it
from the system.
] MIllinlnl With nlnnl tl,o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Manager Batcheller of the Westminster
Theatre will present as the attraction for
next week Rice and Bartons Rose Hin
English Folly Company. an organization
OF clever comedians and handsome girls,
which has for years ranked among the
strongest and best burlesque companies
before the public.
The company is still under the manage
ment OF Mr.John Herbert Mack. To whose
up-to-date methods and original ideas.
coupled with long experience, much OF
the success of the company has been
due.
The entertainment provided viii he
found bright and breezy and sparkling
with novelties. and from curtain % cur
tain. the audience will be kept thorough
~ entertained by an ever-chaugiug and
interesting pcrforu~nce.
Two highly amusing farccal skits serve
as happy vehicles TO bsing on the spe-
ciolties-a lot OF bright and versatile per-
formers. The music will be found out of
the ordinary. and many new and catchy
melodies will be rendered by tho com
pany.
The girls are oil young and pretty. and
they sing and dance well. I'm the matter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE.

A glance over the list OF attractions for
the coming week at keith's suggests at
once t.g unusual diversity and strength
OF the programme, which is headed by
perhaps the most famous OF all emotional
actresses who have greeted the American
stage. Miss Clara Morris. II Is some
years since she was seen IN Providence
where her popularity is great ;and her lit
tie play. Blind Justice" Is admirably
adapted for the display OF those qualities
whiclsrn the past have given 20 the Star
so high place I'm the so-cslled ''legiti-
mate DIS ma.
The Three Power brothers, Providence
boys who have won high distinction IN
vaudeville both at home and I'm England
will offer their entirely new spectacular
act, with special scenery and effects and
introducing in new forms all those
specialties which have before found such
hearty appreciation.
Jennie Yeamans, known as one OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

That funny up-to-date vaudeville and
burlesque orgahzatlon Tho Bowory
Burlcsquors" will come to the Olympic
on It's annual tour OF laugh producing
next week. Among the many vaudeville
stars ln the organization are Andy LOWS,
one Of the cleverest and most amusing
character comedians behind the foot
lights. Marie Richmond the sweet and
shapely; Taylor Trio. clever musical art
lists. singers aud dancers. Murphy and
Nolan. two real Irish knockabouts; Maud
Elliott n charming comcdienne; Lottie
Lewis New York Four; Ncva Aymer and
strong chorus Of fascinating young
women.
As special feature The burlesquors in-
troduce The Ladies Louayc Drill illustra-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

"The Merry Tramps," an up-to-date
spectacular farce comedy will be given by
the Royal Lillputlans at the Empire
Theatre during the coming week. The
LlliputIans are, all American and must
not be confounded with their namesakes
so popular few seasons ago. In getting
this company together the time and pa
tience expended by the management has
been well rewarded by the production OF
the most novel and funniest organization
OF comedians, singers and dancers ever
seen on the stage. IL is unique in every
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

cause I had an idea that the character
had never been properly presented on the
stage. There have been many plays In
which priests have figured, but they have
always been domineering individuals who
used their calling 20 accomplish impossi-
BILE things.
II cannot recall ever having seen
priest on stage-land smile. The drama
lists have given us many pictures 90 the
priests power, but never of his humanity
and his jolity which characterize them
ALL The greatness OF the clergyman, no
matter what IL his creed, Is not seen IN
the pulpit, but In his work among ms
people. lie knows every heartbeat OF mis-
congregatio for To him are told tales or
suffering which even the neighbors never
hear.
"I have met many priests socially nld
the most humorous stories i have ever
head were told me by them. priest is
a combination OF wit humor, wisdom and
philosophy, and l have long realized that
there was place on the American stage
for such character. tried several dra-
matists but they all gave him religious
strain and the theatre patron objects TO
creed In his entertainment.
II had begun to despair of ever having
the character written ssI desired. Final
iy Daniel ssiart sent me the play had
been SO long seeking. In II he pictures
the priest ss a man. Never once does he
utilize his calling. and we're IL not for the
title OF Father John Whslen, could be a
representation OF any creed. No. / never
had any fear OF the public accepting the
character. There is no creed I'm humanity
and John Whalen Is human. lie appeals
10 every man and woman regardless OF his
ar her political beliefs, as well as giving
the public an idea of the best.
Strange TO say the night after the first
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

Mr.. sully's engagement in the New
England towns I'm which he has appeared
this season have been gratifying. both ar
tistically and financially; proving con
clusiyely that "The Parish Priest" with
Mr.. Sully as Father Whalen is the kind
OF amusement that the public Graves.
AT the Wednesday matinee the man
agement OF the opera house and Mr. Sui
ly's manager have concluded TO give n
bargain matinee" that is every seat In
the parquet and dress circ selling at
30 cents.
or more than passing interest 10 che av-
erage theatre-goer will be the appearance
with Mr.. Sully OF Mr.. John ID. Griffin IN