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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
FOREIGN.

Adherents of Gen. Maso declare q
fair Cuban election impossible unless
conditions are changed.
' The prospect of peaceful settlement
of the Chilean-Argentine trouble is
growing brighter.
An attempt of Lloyd George, a pro-
Boer member of parliament, to hold
a meeting in Birmingham caused a riot
in which $4,000 persons took part.
Dis de Bar has been found guilty OF
fraud in London and given seven years
of penal servitude, while her husband
has been sentenced to Is years.
Four thousand federalists called
upon Gov. Taft at Manila to bid him
farewell before his departure for the
United States. He told them he
should return.
1t is reported that an agreement has
been reached between the brigands
holding Miss Stone captive and the
American legation at Constantinople
under the terms of which the brigands
are to accept $4,000 for the release
of Miss Stone.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Western railroad, presidents assert
that the system Of bank dictatorship
over rates is doomed to failure.
InrgadaressingzNew York bankers
Secretary Gage again urges currency
reform legislation and tells them that
now is the time:for action.
Great Britain may force Turkey to
settle ea.Armenian massacre in
demnity of $500, 600, which is still un-
paid III spite Of repeated promises by
the sultan. - :!
Gen: H. Nv. Carpenter, an alumnus
of Columbia university, admits he is
the donor Of 500, 900 for the founding
of aichair. of Chinese language in that
Institution.
Transvaal delegates in Holland say
England could speedily end the car
mage in South Africa, succeeding, by
diplomacy, where she has failed by
force Of arms.
The German foreign Office says the
new meat inspection law is not yet
in effect, and that the United States
will be notified at once when the date
is decided upon.
Rear Admiral Frank Wildes, who
commanded the cruiser Boston at the
battle Of Manila bay, has been given
a handsome sword by his many
friends at Boston.
A New York court held a hotel
keeper liable for loss of jewels stolen
froma guest who kept them in a
room. on the assurance that they
would he safe there.
The provisional executive commit
tee Of the United Irish League of
America held a meeting in New York
and prepared an address to the pub
lie, stating its purposes.
Theodore S. Mcclellan, of Bruins
wick, Ne, who is now 90 years old,
is the printer who set most of the
type and, did the presswork of Long
fellow's~irst novel, "Outre Mere; or,
Tales of the Sea-"
The United States will permit Ger.
many to make a naval demonstration
and take other necessary steps to
discipline Venezuela, it being thor.
oughly understood that the Monroe
doctrine will not be violated.
The state department has been Off
cially advised hat the crown prince
of Siam, Maha ~Vajiravudh, has com
pleted arrangements to visit the Unit
ed States mex October. No member
of the royal family of Siam has eve,
visited America.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27

him. At the white house no informa-
ton on the subject is obtainable,
pending a definite authorization of
the fact that a successor to oev1Stary
Gage has been obtained,
Gov. Shaw Won't Talk.
Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 24.-Gov. L.
NJ, Shaw. who a New York telegram
states has been selected as the sue
cessor to Secretary Gage, stated
when called upon Monday afternoon
that it was the first intimation Of the
matter he had received and that he
had no information to give out on the
subject whatever.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Mary Emery, of Wabash, Ind, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
William Rennaker, aged 100 years.
Mrs. Virginia Young died at Red
wood, N. Y, aged 101 years.
Louis Rock died at Ludington,
Mich, aged 107 years.
Clinton Houser, a lumberman, aged
1O2 years, died at Provorton, Pa.
Alexander Gum, of Harrington.
Kan, who claimed to be 116 years
old, died at Abilene from the effects
of cold weather.
Nuc-Se-Ga, the Oldest Indian squaw
in the United States, died in the Win.
nebago Indian camp at Barron's island.
opposite La Crosse, Wis, aged 1928.
Justice David McAdam, of the New
York supreme court, died at a private
sanitarium in New York city, from can.
GER of the tongue.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News Of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the senate on the 18th a bill was intro
duced for the establishment Of schools for
the industrial education of the youth in
every county of over 5000 population IN
each state. Over loo nominations and
promotions in the army were confirmed.
....In the house the bill to provide rev
enue temporarily for the Philippine islands
was passed by a vote Of 1853 to l2S. Bills
were introduced appropriating $2,000,00 for
a new building. for the, department Of g
riculture; to increase the pay Of letter
carriers; providing the death penalty for
assaults on the phG1dent or other executive
officers, and making it a felony to advise
or teach the overthrow Of the government.
A bill was introduced In the senate on the
18th by Senator Hanna granting a pension
of $1,000 a year to Mrs. Mckinley, widow OF
the late president. Senator PenYose intro
duced a bill to make. Schley, Sampson and
Clark vice admirah. The bill temporarily
to provide revenue for the Philippine is
lands, passed by the house, was referred
to the committee on Philippines. Adjourned
to January 6....In the house It was agreed
to consider the Nicaragua canal bin on
Tuesday, January Z, and thereafter until
disposed of, A bill was introduced revtving
Thu grade of vice admiral and authorizing
the appointment Of Sampson, Schley and
Clark Mr.. Jenkins (Wis.) proposed a.con-
stttutional amendment to control trusts.
Adjourned to January 6. r
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
Tragedy in Kentucky.

Middlesboro, KY, Dec. 24-Charles
Preston. aged about 80, took little
Jessie Marion sleigh, riding on Powell
river across the Cumberland noun
tains. The ice gave way and the girl
was drowned. Mr.. Preston tried man
fully to save the girl, and, becoming
crazed over the matter, he went to
the child's mother and committed sui
eide in her presence.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
lie CANNOT ACCEPT.
Gov. Crane Declines Honor offered
/. by the President.
He Will NOT ENTER TIE CABINET,
Gives Reasons Which Prevent Ac.
.@ ceptance of Treasury Rortfolio
The Position rendered to
/. Gov. Shaw, Of Iowa.

Y Washington, Dec. 24.-Gov. Crane OF
Massachusetts, has declined the treas
Jury portfolio rendered To- him by
President Roosevelt last Friday. It
was officially announced at the white
house Monday that he hadIeclined for
business and domestic reasons.
The announcement of Gov. Cranes
declination followed a conference be-
tween the president and Senator
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WENNEKER wITHDRAws.

st. Louis Man Declines t. Serve 90
Internal Revenue COLLECTORS.
Washington, Dec. 24.-Charles F.
Wenneker, who was nominated for the
position of collector of internal rev.
enue for the St. Louis district just be-
fore the holiday recess of congress,
but whose nomination was not con-
frmed, has t~elegraphed the president
to withdraw his name.
Wenneker was not an avowed candi-
date for this position, but was select
ed by the president as a compromise
between the opposing factions in Mis-
souri,.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27

w. MORftA1 KAN
Lodge after the latter had talked with
Gov. Crane over the long-distance
telephone,
Stntement by Gov. Crane.
Boston. Dec. 24.-Gov. Crane gave
Ii the following statement here Mon
day afternoon:
-! have felt obliged to decline the APP
rnintment of secretary of the treasury, ten
6tred me by the president, on account of
illness in my family and inability to. ar
range my business affairs at such short
notice"
That is ali the governor would say.
II is understood that his reference to
illness in his family is based upon the
fact that his mnther is an invalid, and
on that account he does not care to
leave his Dalton home.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
Stole the Paw Roll

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 24-At 5:55
p. m. Monday two masked men with
drawn revolvers entered the office of
the Alternately furniture factory and
got away with the entire pay roll,
amounting to between $500 and 5000.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-27
OFFERED TO GOV. SHAW.
Iowa's Chief Executive IL rendered
the Treasury Portfolio.

h Treasury Portfolio.
Washington, Dec. PA tender Of
the office of secretary of the treasury
TO succeed Secretary Gage has been
made to Gov. Leslie NJ. Shaw, of iowa,
but it is understood that up to a late
hour no response had been received
from Gov. Shaw to the inquiries sent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
WALHALLA, 8. G..
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1901.
McLAURIN's GREENvILLE SPEECH.

In supplement we lay before our
readers the speech of Senator j. IT, Nc
Laurin, delivered al Grconvlle last week
1t was delivered III tho opera house in
tho presence of about 800 persons who
gave him tho closest attention.. His
strong points wcrc frequently applaudcd,
and it is safe to say his speech will make
deep impression upon the intelligent
public who read, think and speak for
themselves. Leading and representative
men from nearly every co nty in the
State wore present on the occasion of it's
delivery.
The speech will we'll repay careful
reading 1t is characterized by calm,
dispassionato reasoning, and is capable
of being read and digcstcd by any fair
unprcjudiced mind. IIc tells how the
principles he advocates will help the
South and it's people, from the person
who tills cotton or corn patch to the
ono who spins or exports tho products
of the field. Read, digest and think for
yourself, should be the motto OF every
citizon. Great interests arc involved,
and tho questions at issue should be
solved in the light of calm reason. Nci-
thor blind sentiment on the ono hand,
nor blatant ridiculc on the othcr should
be cast into the scale. "Provo all things
hold fast that which is good" should bc
tho spirit in which the seeker after truth
should approach tho study of these
great questions.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
Three Children Eaten by a Bear.

Pittsburg, May ga job, w. Va,
special says: TO be crushed to death i'm
the embrace of n monstrOus black bear
and their little bodies afterward mauglcd
and partly devoured was the frightful
fate that befcll tho three young children
of T.. u. Portcrficd, Il mountaineer rcsid-
ing about IL miles from this place. The
remains were found yesterday by n
searching party which had been out
since Sunday evening. John Weldon, a
Maryland Hunter, who was with the
party within few minutes after the
discovery Of tho bodies, shot and killed
the bear in neighboring thickct. The
children were Mary, aged 81; Willie, aged
3, and Henry, aged 7. Shortly after
noon Sunday they left home to gather
flowers in clearing near their homo.
Nothing more is known, hut it is sup
posed thoy wandered into tho woods and
becoming lost continued on their way
until they were overtakcn by tho boar in
tho dense forest three miles from their
parents home. The bear fcastcd of ail
three of tho bodies. The bones of tho
children had been crushed like straws
and tho flesh stripped of with the teeth
and claws The party divided and began
a search. Within fow minutes weldon
discovered it in a thick clump of sap
lings near stream. A single shot
ended its life. 1t was declared to he the
largest bear ever seen in this ncighbor-
hood
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
Presbytorians Consolidating Scr,lnarlos.

Little Rock, Arkansas, May 25.-Con-
solidation of the Northern and Southern
Presbyterian semnarios in Kentucky,
was assentcd to by tho Southern Prosby-
torian General Assembly to-day. BY a
vote of 12O to So tho assembly decided
that it would intcrpose no bar to the
consolidation, but gave its assent, leav-
ing the responsibility with the synods of
Kentucky and Missouri. Tho plans con-
template uniting the Danyllo and Louis
villo theological scrniharies and Central
University and Contor College, all in
Kentucky. Approval from tho Northern
Presbyterian General Assembly will now
complete the consolidation. The matter
has boon uppermost in tho assombly's
proceedings hero for three days past and
for time consolidation soemod doomed
by reason of tho apparently strong scnti-
mcnt against the possible tendency to
organic union. A compromise was af-
fectcd through tho declaration that
whilo tho assembly may not wholly ap-
provo of tho wisdom of the consolidation
plan. yet in view of the unanimous assent
of the Kentucky and Missouri synods
and of tho safeguards in the compact, no
bar would be offered by the assembly.
Rev. j. l.. Jones, chairman of the
Standing Committee on Sabbath Schools
and Young Pooplo's Societies, submitted
report showing that Is prcsbytcries
arc represented in the church. 2,l75 Sun
day schools and $4,000 scholars. Tho
report shows that $92,O ,OG0 was received
during the year from the Sabbath schools
for all causes, and indicates an increase
in schools, officers and teachers, but n
decrease in tho number of additions to
the church from the Sabbath schools.
Homo mission work was tho topic of
discussion all tho afternoon, responsive
to the standing committeo's report de-
claring that tho needs aud opportunities
of the homo missionary fold arc grow
ing, while the funds arc diminishing. A
minority recommendation that tho as
sembly appoint an adj interim committee.
of which tho secretary to be elected shall
be chairman, the committee to be com
posed of tho charmen of the synodical
committees of home missions, who shall
take into consideration tho Whole matter
of homo mission work. Tho majority of
the committee reported adverse to this.
out the minority plan was adopted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
Bridges Yield 10 Flood.

Columbia, May 2I.-Railroad bridges
are suffering from tho present frcshet in
AZ unprecedented manner. All Atlanta
and Charlotte railroad trains and all
Seaboard roads running across the
Northern part Of tho State arc now com
ing around by Columbia-20O miles out
of the way. The big bridge of the
Southern over the Catawba river, be-
tween Charlotte and Spartanburg, has
gonc, and 30 miles lower down tho river
tho raging stream carried away tho Sea
board bridge.
Tho trains coming to Columbia for
Charlotte were yesterday sent around
via Alston and Clinton, but last night
Just after one train had passed and
before another closely following reached
1t, bridge over n wide creek near
Alston went down.
This cut Columbia of from tho middle
up-country last night.
Reports of great damage to country
roads and bridges continue to come in.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
The viclssitudes OF South Carolina Politics.

Knoxville (Tonn.) journal and Tribune.
1t would DO marvellous if South Caro-.
lima should DO the first of the Southern
States to throw off the yoke of senti-
mental politics, and yot it would only be
in keeping with her past political his.
tory. The homo of notification, she
was a leader in tho secession movement,
tho first to pass secession ordinance
and bid defiance to tho authorities at
Washington.
Before tho war the government OF
South Carolina was q nearer approach to
an arstocracy than that of any State in
tho Union. Her Governors and Repro.
sontatives in Congress and her Judges
pels tho concession, that taken as q
whole they were notable for stalwart
integrity and among thom were found
many who were above tho average in
point of ability. Calhoun it is needless
to say was ono of the foremost of Amori
can statesmen.
Aftor tho war the State lay prostrato
for while with the heels of the carpet
baggor and his negro allies on her. The
carpot-bagger was soon banishcd and the
red shirt brigade with their murderous
methods put an end to negro domination.
Ihcn followed q season when mono were
given an Office of any Importance who
had not served in tho Confederate army.
Then camo Tillman, who appealed to
and led tho wool-hat element, and the
Hamptons and Buffers were dethroned
they still hold sway.
But with tho erection of cotton mills
and their successful operations and the
development of industries, thoro is an
clement in tho State that rises above the
mists of sentimental politics and secs
things from tho Wow point of utility.
They are not avcrsc to Il protective tariff,
SEQ in expansion the opening of now
markets for their products, and arc
uttorly opposed to tinkcring with our
nearly perfect currency system.
In South Carolina, as in every othor
Southern State, there arc hundreds OF
influential mon, of high character, who
AZ" Republicans in principle and Demo.
.."ts from habit. But nothing short OF
a political earthquake is going, at any
time soon, to change the practical rela-
tions OF parties to tho extreme Southern
States. 1t is only habit that leads many
to vote tho Democratic ticket; but habit
is hard to overcome, and it will not be
donc Quickly. Habit, in politics, as vol
as i'll other things, is deaf to the voico OF
reason. But the sentimental in Southern
politics is gradually giving away to the
practical, and the "Sulid South" is going
to have to fight for its soldity. Hereto
fore it has come without a struggle, only
an appeal to prejudice against the negro
and the carpet Dagger was necessary;
hereafter it will be different. Southern
politicians now do not strengthen them
selves by attacks on expansion and n
protective tariff
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
Bright Boys Started in Business.

Tho publishers Of tho famous big illus
tratcd weekly newspaper, Pennsylvania
Grit, arc now placing representatives al
ovory post Office in South Carolina, and
they desire to secure tho services OF
capable, hustling agents in each of the
following towns of Oconcc county: Clom.
son College, Ncwry, Oakway, Salem,
Seneca, West Union and in such other
towns as arc not already supplied Tho
work is profitable and pleasant A por.
ton of Saturday only is required. Oyor
5000 agents arc doing splcndidly. No
money whatever is required. Every
thing is furnished free. Stationery, rub.
Der stamp, ink and pad, advertising mat
tor, sample copies, otc. Papers arc
shipped to be paid for at tho ond of each
month. Those not sold arc not charged
for. Write to Grit Publishing Co., vii
Transport, Pa, and mention The Keowoe
Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.

The United States Supreme Court
handed down decisions on Monday last
i'll tho celebrated cases involving the
relation of Porto Rico and the Philip
pines to the United States. Bya vote of
five to four tho contention of the govern
mcnt was sustained. The decisions may
DO cpitomizcd as follows: /. Prior to
ratification Of tho peace treaty Porto
Rico and the Philippines were foreign
territory, and subject to existing tarin
laws-Dinglcy bill. .. After ratification
of the treaty those islands became do
nestle territory and exempt from pro
visions of the Dingley Act. 3. Passage
of Forakcr's Act held to be consttu-
tional, allowing the government to i'm
pose tax on newly acquired territory.
4. Under this decision all duties col.
lcctcd i'll the Philippines since the ratif,
cation of the treaty must be rcmittcd as
they arc being illegally collected. But
Congress has the power to impose tax
as in Porto Rico.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29

THRILLING WITH PUBLIC INTERESTS.

1t is unfortunate that the people OF
South Caralina have to undergo the strife
and turmoil of another heated campaign
this year. With due respect to both of
our distinguished Senators, we are con
strained to say their action at Gallncy ON
Saturday last in rcsigning their Offices in
lit of passion was exceedingly repre-
honsiblc. Every two years is certainly
often enough for the people to be "set
by the ears" in political turmoil Till
man had just been elected for a term of
six years, and McLaurin had only
eighteen months until the end of his
term. Under these conditions, for them
to agree To prccipitatc Il fierce contest in
an of year, when everybody, except
those who thrive by political agitation.
want TO follow the pursuits of peace,
puts them under the ban of public cen
sure. it looks very much like tIiiinu
with great public interests
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
Water for Charleston.

Charleston, May 2l.-At n special
meeting of the city council held to-day
the committee that has for months been
laboring to provide new and larger
water supply for Charleston reported.
Tho Charleston Light and Water Com.
pany agrees to build new plant bring
ing tho required supply of watcr from
Goose creek, eleven miles from tho city.
The wCr'. of construction will bo in the
hands of the American Pipe Manufac.
turing Company of Philadelphia, and
bond is given for wor!; to begin in thirty
days.
The proposed contract gives tho city
the right to purchase tho plant at any
time it secs fit. The supply of water ia
to bo practically unlimited and is guar
antccd .puro. Unless it purchases the
plant tho city pays S42,000 annually for
water needed for public purposes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-29
News from cheohee.

Mauka, Oconee county, May Give
were abundantly blessed with a good sea-
son last week.
The farmers generally are all up with
their work.
Everybody is delighted with the pros
pect of being accommodated with a
post office In this community at an early
date. The name of the Office will be
Mauka. We hope The Courier will then
lind its way into the home Of every
family In our community.
Mr.. jackson Orr, highly respected
citizen and an old soldier who ser we'd
three years in the Civil war, while pass
ing jokes with Mr.. A. Lay, Jr., at his
mill, said: "This being my birthday,
May 23, 1901 y making mo 81 years old,
| can sit fiat on the ground and jump
farther at three jumps than you can.''
Mr.. Orr proved it by jumping. In three
successive leaps, sitting flat on the
ground, he jumped nine feet. Mr.. Lay
measured the distance, and Jonathan
Oldstyle and others witnessed the fact.
Old Unole Martin Mahatha, ninety
years of age, is able to walk ono mile
and half to mill. We are proud to see
ho has suoh health in his old age.
Mr.. D. NJ. Alexander has the finest
corn wo have seen this season.
Mr.. Jesse Lay, Jr., will soon have his
new dwelling house completed. When
finished it will be very nice building.
Jonathan Oldstyle