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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
OUR STANDARD BEARERS
For President
WILLIAM J. BRYAN,
OF Nebraska.
For Vice President
ADLAl E. STEVENSON,
OF Illinois,
Capt. Courtenay on School Books.

Capt. Wm. A. Courtonay was in Co
lumbia On tho 18th instant on a commit
too appointed by the South Carolina
United Confederate Veterans to present
tho resolutions on tho subject Of school
books to tho State Board of Education.
He said in reply to inquiries, that tho
action Of tho Grand Army Of tho Rcpnb-
lie in this relation is simply demand
for unconditional surrender in our
schools, and tho solf,rcspect of the South
compols absolute and prompt refusal. If
this is can indcStructiblc Union of indc-
structiblo Statcs,' as he hoped and
trusted it was, then there must DO
equality among equals, and loyalty to
the present Union and Constitution did
not carry with it the dcnunciation and
Misrepresentation of tho Southern pco-
plo i'll tho part they enacted in "thc war
between tho States" Years ago he had
socn in school books tho question: Was
Con. Lee traitor? and other similar
matters. The South owes it to the ris-
ing generation to absolutely forbid this
interference in their schools. The South's
material future is thoroughly assured.
We have a gold crop in cotton every
year of S350,0o0,000. Georgia, Tcnncs-
sec and Alabama have untold square
miles of iron ore, limestone rock and
coal, and arc actually making iron for
less money and mining coal at lower
prices than all tho world; ycs, but there
arc some other things moro precious
than these rich material rcsults-the
character and sclf-rcspcct Of the South
land must be held above all this great
aggregate of coming wealth and business
powcr-charactc and sclf.rcspcct must
be taught in our schools from truthful
school books by Southern teachers. With
tho founding Of Southern publishing
houses of large capital and having our
public confidence, there will develop,
besides school book publication, oppor-
tunitics for Southern literature to make
its appearance. Northern publishers
very naturally favor their immediate
constituents; the South owes it to itself
to encourage not only the making of
nection to stipulatc for the rccogni tion
of Southern literature, and not have our
authors going from publisher to pub.
lishcr, in the Northern cities, and rcgu-
larly refused d.-Columbia Cor. Charles
ton News and Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Cured OF Chronic Diarrhea After Thirty Years
OF Suffering.
Black Diamond Will be Built.

The Anderson Daily Mail, of Soptcm-
Der ii, gives the following piece of en-
couraging news:
"Col. Il. c. Dickinson loft here ycster-
day afternoon, having accomplished the
object of his visit, which was to show to
his associates in the enterprise of build
ing the Ohio and Tidcwatcr railroad
what lie had done with the money that
had come into his hands and to make an
accounting therefor, and also to show
them what he had dono and proposed to
do
lie showed Il voucher for every dol
lar that lie had received, and for few
thousand more that he had spent of his
own money. Col. Dickinson's showing
was perfectly satisfactory to his associ-
atcs here and he is full of confidence in
the success of the enterprise. Col. Dick
inson's return from Europe is for the
purpose of securing maps of the differ
cnt divisions Of the road and the coun-
ties of tho different States through
which the line will run, showing it's
topography and tic estimated cost Of
construction. Col. w. b. Crcnshaw, the
chief engineer of the road, is now at
work on these maps and tho estimates
and will have them completed within
five or six weeks, when Col. Dickinson
will return with them to London to sub
nit to Mr. John Collinson, who is the
head Of the London syndicate that pro-
poses to finance tho road. Col. Dickin-
son submitted documents and CORES
pondcncc, which this writer had the
privilege of inspecting, from men high
in the commercial and business world of
London, and men occupying high posi-
tons in the government that leave no
doubt Of his standing there. 1t is very
clear from the showing hc made that
Boonc's sole aim now is to defeat the
enterprise by bcsmirchng the character
Of Col. Dickinson"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Cotton Mills to Run on Short Time.

GREENvlLLE, S. c., September 10
The congestion of the cotton goods
market in the far East and the high pre-
vailing price of cotton have combined to
present the most serious condition which
the cotton mills of this country have
ever faced. a prominent mill president,
who is at the head of more than one
others, to-day gave this statement to the
writer:
'"rhc price of heavy goods is so much
below tho cost of production and cotton
being scarce and late, the price ranging
from lot to II cents, that all the mills
numbering moro than twenty, and using
probably 225. 900 bales of cotton per an
mum, will commence next week to run
on short time in order to relieve the situ-
alton. These mills have never shut down
or run on short time before in their whole
history"
Another cotton mill president said two
weeks ago that the mills would shut
down if it were not for the dcmoraliza-
ton of the labor and the suffering such
action would entail upon the operatives
The action now agreed upon confirms
this statement and it is believed that if
the mills consulted only their own linan-
cial advantage they would shut down
freely until the situation improves, but
running on short timo will keep the opc-
rativcs at work until better times comes.
The mills that will soon run on short
time include the largest and most impor-
tant cotton factories in the South, such
as Pelzcr and Piedmont, which find their
principal market in China and the Ori-
cnt. The mills making fine goods are
not in the list, though the high price Of
cotton is affecting them also
Despite this phase Of the case, cotton
mill stocks are quoted at remarkably
stf prices and there is no loss Of conf
dcnco in this class Of Investment Sccuri-
ties.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Presidential Tickets.

Tho country has larger supply and
a greater variety of Presidential tickets
than it was ever blessed with before.
An even dozon of them have been placed
upon the political bulletin board, and
there may be ono or two more added.
The list stands as follows up to date:
Rerubican-For President, William
Mckinley, of Ohio; for Vico- President,
Theodore Roosevelt, of Now York.
Domocratic-William j. Bryan, of
Nebraska; Adlai e. Stevenson, of Illinois.
Silver William j. Bryan,
of Nebraska; Adlai L. Stevenson, of
Illinois.
Fusion Populist- William j. Bryan, of
Nebraska; Adlai T.. Stevenson, of Illinois.
Mid.Road Populist-Wharton Barker,
of Pennsylvania; Ignatius Donnelly, of
Minnesota.
Prohibition-John j. Woolley, of
Illinois; Henry b. Metcalf, OF Rhode
sland.
Social Democrats Eugene V. Dcbs, of
Indiana; Job Hartman, of California.
Social Labor-Joseph f. Malloney, of
Massachusetts; Valentino Rommoll, OF
Pennsylvania.
United Christian-J. Il. II. Leonard,
of Iowa; Charles M. Sheldon, of Kansas.
Anti-Imperialist- William j. Bryan,
of Nebraska; no endorsement.
National-Donaldson Caffcry, of Louisi-
ana; Archibald NJ. Howe, Of Massachu-
sctts.
National Union Rcform-Seth Ellis, of
Ohio; Samuel II. Nicholson, Pcnnsylva-
mia.
1t is impossible to imagine why some
of these tickots woro nominat cd or what
object their supporters hope to accom-
plsh.
Bryan and Stevenson are backed by
three parties, an honor which no othol
Presidential ticket ever enjoyed before.
Of tho minor tickets tho Populist will
poll the largest vote, but that will be a
nero trino compared to tho vote of tho
two big tickets. ts.-Atlanta Journal
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Death Of Supreme Dictator Of X. OF n.

EI.BERToN, GA, September lG.-This
morning about 2 O'clock Hon. John p.
Shannon died Of Bright's disease. IIc
had been i'll for some months, but his
death was not expected so soon. IIo ro-
tired last night feeling about as wcll as
usual, but died rather suddenly at 2
o'clock.
Colonel Shannon was born in Elbcrton
in 1861 and has been ono of Elberton's
most prominent and beloved citizcns
He was at ono time n Presidential olector
Of the Eighth District when Cleveland
was candidate the first time. This was
his only political Office. Three years
ago ho was elected Supreme Dictator of
the knights of Honor of tho United
States, and just recently was re cloctc d
to that Office. He has been Grand
Master of the Masonic Lodge of Gcor-
gia, and has occupied many places of
honor. IIo was one of tho best known
men in Georgia, and numbers his friends
by tho lcgio MS. Always courteous and
happy spirited, lc at once mado friends
with those whom he met. His death is
distinct loss.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Clcmson's Auspicious Opening.

special from Clemson College, dated
September II, says: Yesterday morning
tho formal opening exercises of the col
lcgc took place in Memorial Hall. The
chapel was crowded with students and
visitors. After the usual devotional OK
crcises DR.. Hartzog delivered the annual
opening address to the young mon. 1t
was strong and practical and delivered
in an earnest, eloquent manner. IIo
showed the students how their future
depended on themselves; that a college
means organized opportunities, and not
brain supplying establishment; that
the college is not intended to make the
man appear bigger to the world, but to
mako tho world appear bigger to the
man; not to make a philosopher of the
fool, but to make mcdocrity appreciate
genius. The object of the college is to
direct, train and help to make a we'll
rounded man. IIo impressed upon tho
young men the fact that no one can af-
ford to triiie hero, when thorc arc hun
drcds of young mon throughout tho
State whose hearts would bo gladdcncd
by n message allowing them to report
hero for duty. iIo urged tho Christian
young men to bo true to themselves and
to Cod and those who were not Chris
tians to put themselves under all the
influences for good.
Several young men have returned home
because of inability to pass satisfactory
examinations. There arc others hero
waiting for their places.
The Calhoun, Palmetto and Colum-
bian literary societies held their iist
meetings last evening. Somo now mem
bcrs were taken in and many visitors
were present.
Mr.. G. s. Wright has been appointed
to take charge of tho machine shops in
resigned recently TO accept a moro dcsr-
able position. Nj. Wright is graduate
of the Georgia School of Technology,
who're he made record unusually high.
IIc has hal considerable amount Of
practical experience in the machine shops
Of PittSburg and elsewhere. This posi-
ton was offered to a Clemson graduate,
who replied that he could not AFFORD to
take it, having just refused position
paying 5000 per month. 1t is not I'M
common for young men who gradute
here to receive within a year or two
larger salaries than their instructors
receive. Mr.. WrightS many relatives
and friends in Oconce will be pleased to
learn that he has secured this high | o.
SitiOn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
BRUTAL ASSASSINATION.
Two Brothers Are Arrested for tho Killing OF
a Rock Hill Man.

COLUMBIA, September 10.-To.d day at
Rock Hill, tho Coroner's jury found that
Harry A. Brown had beon shot to death
by Paul r. Bratton, and that tho latter
brother, John S. Bratton, was accessory.
The evidence showed that the Brattons
drove to Rock Hill from Yorkville, IF
tcen miles, Friday night, and made dill
gent search for Brown. They wero armed.
At o'clock their carriage stopped near
knocked at tho door. Ho was received
by Browns brother-in-law, Noel. Whom
tho lattor went to call Brown, Bratton
slipped in bohind him and fired twice
around him into the room whore Brown
and his wife wore sleeping. The first
shot proved fatal fow hours lator.
Neol was rivotod with astonishment.
Brown did not 500 his assailant, but
stated before doath that it was either
"Amry Crockett, Gallo or Bratton him
self" meaning John S. Bratton. Ho
was evidently expecting an encounter.
Later when asked if Paul Bratton was
tho man, ho made sign presumed to
indicate tho Affirmative. Tho Brattons,
aftor tho shooting, drove hurriedly back
to Yorkville. They have been arrested
on the warrant Of the Coroner, rs the
negro driver, Will Caldwell, who tcsti-
fed that John S. Bratton said in tho car
riage that ho had shot Brown. No evil
denco as to tho motive was produced,
but it is known that John S. Bratton
and Brown had difficulty n few days
ago, it being stated that Brown had
wrongod Bratton. Crockett, to whom
Brown referred in his ante ortom state
mcnt, is 4 brothcr-in. law of John S.
Bratton and also of Gallo. The Brattons
arc nephews of tho late DIR, ! Rufus
Bratton, celebrated Confederate surgeon,
for whose capture tho United States gov
crnmcnt offered a fabulous sum, ho he
ing tho grand oyclops of the kul1lux
clan, tho organization which torrorized
tho negroes into submission to whito
government. IIe was kidnapped in
Canada by United States detectives and
brought to this country, but England
protested, and he was returned to Canada
to avert war with England. Browns
brother and father are artists of rcpute,
contributing to The LondoD Graphic.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Rev. Sidi n. Browne.

Columbia state, September IA: Tho
Rev Sidi H. Browne, one Of South Caro-.
lina's most distinguished citizens, the
oldest minister Of the State Methodist
Conference, the venerable and esteemed
editor Of The Christian Ncighbor, died
at his home in this city last night. The
news Of his death was most unexpected
and was a shock to his friends. lie
lacked but 10 years of living Il full cen
ury. But few Of his friends dreamed
of his impending dissolution. Sidi
IIamct Browne was a son Of Elijah and
Sarah Mcpherson Browne lie was
born in old Pcndlcton District, now
Anderson county, South Carolina, Sep
tcmbcr %, 1910 lie grew to young
working on his fathers farm,
occasionally attending ncighborhood
"old field school, which constituted all
the educational advantages he enjoyed
Private, unaidcd study enabled him to
qualify for school teaching, which voca-
tion he followed until he became Il
Methodist preacher. He was admitted
to the South Carolina Conference in De-
ccmbcr, 1873, and became supcranuatc
December ), 1887.
To prevent consumption quickly cure
throat and lung troubles with One Min
utc~ tOuph (urc i w Roll
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Notice Of Final Settlement and
Discharge.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
OCONEE COUNTY,

oco4NEn SoON L. J
IN THE COURT OF PROBATE.
Andrew II. Ramsay and Alexander Ram
say, Jr., Executors of tho last Will and
Testament Of Alexander Ramsay, ST.,
deceased, Plaintiffs,
Thomas S. Ramsay, VIM. j. Ramsay,
Geo. j. Ramsay, Margaret j. Rankin
nee Ramsay, Belle r. Davis nee Ram
say; the hcirs-at-law Of Mary T.. Doyle
nee Ramsay, deceased, to-wit: O. Ram
say Doyle, VIM. r. Doyle, f. Clay
Doyle, Virginia Jones noe Doyle; tho
hcirs-atlaw of Elizabeth II. Jarrett
nee Ramsay, deceased, to-wit Dover
eaux J..iett, Alexander r. Jarrett,
hcirs-at-law of }. Reid Ramsay, de-
ceased, to-wit James w. Ramsay,
George Ramsay, Reid Ramsay, John p.
Ramsay, VIM. Ramsay, Bessie Ramsay,
Sallic Smith nec Ramsay; the hoirs-at-
law of Maggie Burwcll nee Ramsay,
deceased, to-wit : Reid Burwell, -
Bnrwcll, -. Burwcll, Defendants.
The Defendants above named will tako
notice, that there will bo q final settle
ST., deceased, in tho Court of Probate,
at Wallalla Court House, in the County
and State aforesaid, on Thursday, tho
10Th day of November, 1000. If you iail
to answer the Petition filed in this action
within the time prescribed by law, judg-
mcnt will be entered against you by de-
fault. The Petition in this action was
filed in the Court of Probate, at Wal
halla Court House, in the County and
State aforesaid, on tho til day of Sop
tcmber, 1000.
ROB'T A. THOMPSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
| L. S. ID. A. SMITH. Judge of Probate
Oconcc County, S. G.
September II, 1900. 37-42
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Geo. E. Prince for Speaker.

From the Anderson Daily Mail, Of Sop
tcmbcr 18th, we clip the following: "Wc
took occasion yesterday to interview
Hon. Geo. T.. Prince, and learned from
him that he is in the race for the Speak
crship at the next session Of the General
Assembly. lie has received many let.
tors urging him to make the race. and
he has determined to do so. This will
be his second term in the House, and
each time he has been elected at the
head Of the ticket. He is one Of the
foremost members Of the bar here and
is well qualified by force of his natural
ability and wide experience to make IN
admirable presiding officer. This county
has some claims on the rest Of the state,
as She has never asked for place on the
state ticket, but has been content to
roll up good majortcs for it. She is
regarded as one Of the best and most
progressive counties in the state and
her claims are entitled TO consideration
when she presents a worthy son who is
cmincnty qualified to fill the place with
credit to the State"
The first snow Of the season fell in
Wisconsin September IL, with the ihcr
momctcr q: 20 above zero.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

BY ID. A. Smith, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Wm. j. Neville has
w made suit to mc to grant him Let
tors of Administration of tho estate of
and effects of John Il. Kaufman, de-
ccased-
These arc therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular tho kindred and
creditors of tho said John Il. Kaufman,
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me, in tho Court of Probate, to be
held at Walhalla Court House, S. c., on
Thursday, October dth, 1900, after pub
cation thereof, at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have
why tho said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
18th day of September Anno Domini 1900
l.. S. ID. a. SMITH,
Judge of Probate for Oconce county,S c.
Published on tho 10th day of Scptem.
bcr, 1900, in tho KEowEE COURIER. 1873!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Miles B. Mosweenoy Guilty.
State of South Carolina, /
County of Anderson. !

County of Anderson.
In Dock Owen Court.
Editor State vs. NJ. b. McSweeney.
Personally comes before mo N. G..
Gonzales, the Editor of Tho State, and
makes oath that said M. B. MoSweenoy,
now Governor of South Carolina, did on
the 18th day of September, 1900, secure
tho majority of the votes Of South Caro-
lima. Tho said NJ. B. McSweenoy on be-
ing arraigned by his attorneys plead
guilty to the charge of said indictment.
The sentence of this court is that said
NJ. B. McSweenoy do occupy the exeou-
tive chair for a period of two years and
if you continue to 80 conduct yourself
in the future as you have in the past and
stand by the disponsary law, then if
arraignod again and convicted in my
court you will havo to sorvo u term of
two years extra.
Given under my hand and seal of this
court this tho 18th day of September,
1900. UNCLE Dock.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

McSwccney's majority, 1895.
For Lieutenant Governor Tillman re-
ceivcd $4,000 votes; Sloan, 34,70S; Till
man S majority, lS,S02.
For Railroad Commissioner Evans re-
coivcd 1882 votes; Wharton, 1922;
Wharton's majority, $500.
Scarborough was nominated for Con
grcss in the Sixth District over Norton,
tho present member, by l. "a majority.
Cured OF Chronic Darrh@a After Thirty Years
OF Suffering
81 suffered for thirty years with diar-
rhwa and thought | was past being
cured" says John S. lIalloway, of
French Camp, Miss. 81 had spent SO
much time and money and suffered SO
much that | had given up all hopes of
recovery. ! was SO feeble from tho cf-
fects of the diarrhna that could do no
kind Of labor, could not even travel, but
by accident | was permitted to find a
bottle of Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhma Remedy, and after taking
several bottles | am entirely cured OF
that trouble. am SO pleased with the
result that | am anxious that it bc in
reach of all who suffer as | have" For
sale by j. w, Bell
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy Great Favoritc

The soothing and healing properties of
this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have mado
it a great favoritc with people every
where. 1t is especially priced by moth
crs Of small children for colds, Group
quick relief, and as it contains no opium
or other harmful drug, it may be given
as confidently to baby as to an adult.
For sale by j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
OFFICIAL COUNT DECLARED.
mcSweenoy's Majority Over HoN Runs Up
To 13,945.

COLUMBIA, S. c., September 1i.-The
State Democratic Executive Committee
met to-day, tabulatod tho result of the
election in the second primary and de-
clarcd tho result.
Tho official and final vote as tabulated
by tho committee is now of interest
chiefly as the official record of tho vote
in each county in tho State. 1t is as fol-
lOya for Gpvornnr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
"Where there is life"

"Where there is life"
There must be SOAP.
We arc making specially of
LAUNDRY SOAPS and WASH
ING POWDERS, and are handling
three South Carolina brands besides
others. Here they are
"Osccola," 5c.-G for 25c.
"Timrod," sc. straight.
"Magic Wash," 24c. straight.
"Chic," 24c. straight.
"Octagon," 5c.--G for 25c.
Grandma's Washing Powder, 2!c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

Remember TIE NEW IDEA
PATTERNS at 10c. A fashion
paper every month free for the ask.
ing. OaS September number here.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

Largo sun spots, astronomers say,
caused the extreme heat this summer,
and doctors declare nearly all the pros
trations were induced by disorders Of tho
stomach. Good health follows good
digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you cat. If you have indigestion
or dyspepsia it will quickly relieve and
permanently cure yo,. j. w. Boil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

Have you sense of fullncss in the
region of your stomach after eating? If
SO you will be benefited by using Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They also cure bolching and sour stom-
ach. They regulate the bowels, too.
Price, 25c. Sold by j, W. Bell,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
| runks,
VaIises,
Club Bags,
telescopes T!

We have just received large
shipment of the above, and can fit
out a tourist, school girl or bride.
Come and see them. Well make
the prices right.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Warning I!

WALTER MOSIKE, colorcd, is un-
w der contract with me for this
year, 1900. All persons arc hereby noti-
fed not to harbor, hire or employ him
under penalty Of the law.
CllAS. II. PHILLIPS.
Tokoena, S. c., Sept. 4, 1000. 36-3S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

You can spoil it cough, coff, caugh,
kauf, ka:f, kough, or kaugh, but tho only
harmless remedy that quickly cures it is
Ono Minute Cough Cure. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
C..ts and Bruises Quickly Healed.

Clambcrlain's Pain Balm applied to a
cut, cruise, burn, scald or like injury
will instantly allay the pain and will heal
the parts in less time than any other
treatment. Unless tho injury is very
severe it will not leave u scar. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism, sprains
Swollings and lamcncss. For sale by j.
W. Bell.
Everybody is glad the election is over,
ovcn if things didn't go to suit thom.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

Exclusive agents for Hamilton
Brown Shoe Co.'S Shoes. Fresh
shipments monthly. Try pair.