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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
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Killed Father and Mother.

Orlando, 0. r., March 1.-Dcll John.
son, living with his parents nine miles
west of Orlando, shot both his father
and mother last night with Winchester
killing them insanity. The father was
shot while on tho side of his bed prcpar.
ing to rctirc and tho mother was shot
as she was coming in at tho door. The
murderer is an unmarried man about
twcnty-six years of age. He was taken
in custody to-day by tho authorities.
He was adjudgcd insane somo time ago.
but was thought to have boon curod.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Bright Boys Started In Business.

The publishers of the famous big illus.
trated weekly newspaper, Pennsylvania
Grit, are now placing representatives at
every post office in South Carolina, and
they desire to secure the services OF
capable, hustling agents in each of the
following towns of Oconee county: Glenn
son College, Newry, Oakway, Salem,
Seneca, West Union and in such other
towns as arc not already supplied. The
work Is profitable aud pleasant. A por-
tion Of Saturday only is required. Ovor
5000 agents are doing spiendidly. Nc
money, whatever. is required. Every.
thing is furnished free. Stationery, rub
ber stamp, ink and pad, advertising mat.
tor, sample copies, eto. Papers arc
shipped to bo paid for at the end of eacl
month. Those not sold are not charged
for. Write to Grit Publishing Co., vii
Transport, Pa, and mention The Keowee
Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
The Anderson Contract System.

Tho Philadelphia North American has
interviewed Senator Tillman with regard
to its recent highly colorcd writo-up OF
tho labor contract abuses in Anderson
county. In his interview Senator Till.
man said:
III am surprised that a respectable
newspaper-and l consider the Nortl,
American ono of tho most respectable in
this country-should lend itself to any
sensational accusations against tho pco-
plc of State of this character.
"Thc existence in ono county of South
Carolina of an unlawful system of con
tracts has already beon called to tho at.
tention of tho grand jury of that county
by the Presiding Judge, who scored the
system in the strongest possible Ian
guagc, and called special term of court
to receive their report so that ho can
take tho mattor under judicial considera-
tion.
Besides, the State authorities, as i
know with absolute certainty, have no
sympathy whatever with any such wrong
doing. They do not propose to countc-
nance it in any way, and tho State gov
crnmont will bond every effort to stamp
out any such unlawful, cruel system.
Tho leasing of convcts has been
broken up by the Legislature, and no
convicts arc allowed to be hired to pri-
vatc parties, and the cooping in along
with tho convicts of ignorant and silly
negroes as prisoners can no longer exist,
cven though public opinion did not
frown down upon it.
From my knowledge of tho feeling
Of the people of the State-and 1 think
know as much about public opinion in
South Carolina as any other man--thorc
is no sympathy with any view OF dealing
with labor that is not fair and just.
The nature of our crops require a
contract that involves years work, and
the effort of landowners has been in the
direction of securing such All agreement,
authorized by the Legislature, as to com
pei persons, white and black, who have
made contracts to cultivate tho crop on
shares to carry out their contracts
This is for the reason that the ex-
penditures Of money for supplies and
clothing during the winter and. in fact,
all through tho summer, would all be
lost unless the crop was worked and
gathered and prepared for shipment
"Thc preparation Of land for the crop
and picking and ginning takes ten
months, and troopers on shares who
were not bound by contract to labor by
the year would have the landowner at n
great disadvantage.
"rhcrc is absolutely no ground for
any assertion that the people Of South
Carolina sympathiZo with this scheme
to re establish slavery under a contract
system, and am sure that tho State au-
thoritics will take all necessary steps
To stamp it OUT
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
TO Bo Shipped Like a CALI

Columbia, s. O., March 4.--Tho true
purpose of the mob that shot and severely
wounded James w. Tolbert, at MoCor.
mick two weeks ago, is explained by a
member of tho masked party. Tho
crowd was determined, he says, to mako
Tolbert leave town, but had no intention
of killing him. The mob had decided
to capture him, tic him in crate like a
calf and ship him to some of his rela-
tiyes at Anderson. The railroad people,
ho said, had agreed to receive the freight
and transmit it. The crate was cotton
IN readiness and party of eight or ten
mon set out to catch Tolbert. He was
found and told that no must either leave
to- n forthwith or be shipped of. Tol-
bert ran and the crowd gave chase.
The whole crowd was convulsed with
laughter. Martin was not ono of tho
party, but know wllaS was to DO done
whom ho saw Tolbert running up the
street with pursuers at his heols. Ue
started to hoad off tho man wanted.
Those of tho pursurors who had pistols
then began firing at Tolbert. Martin
was wounded twice, but not seriously.
Tolbcrt was wounded twice, once in the
arm and onco in tho lung. He was taken
to Greenwood tho day after tho shooting
and has since been g, ting along nicely.
Tolbert has declared that as soon as he
is able to DO out ho will have warrants
issued for four citizens of Mccormick
who wore in the assaulting party.
The people of Mccormick are still do
tcrminod that Tolbort shall not again be-
come ci:izon of that town. They say
thoy have no special desire to do him
bodily harm, but that if he comes back
they will try to induce him to leave, and
if he gcts hurt he will cause it himself.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Tho Anderson Contracts.

Columbia, S. G March 3.-Astounding
revelations are expected on Thursday
when the grand jury Of Anderson
county reports to special sitting Of the
| Court upon the investigation ordered on
February ID, by Judge w. G. Bcnct.
1T was brought to the attention of tho
Court that in the convict pens in Andcr-
son county were confined negroes guilt
less of any greater crime than refusing
to comply with labor contracts which
demanded absolute slavery These con
tracts could not have been held lawful.
and the negroes, though never taken
before any magistrate, were by physical
force kept in bondage and made to work
as fclons. This State of affairs obtains
| III no other county.
! The contracts signed by these igno.
rant negroes were negotiable paper. A
land owner having negro bound to
him for years work could sell such
| contract to a third party.
Judge Benct in calling the attention
of the grand juy to its duty in the
premises sternly cxcoriatcd such sys-
TEN of conduct. The people of South
Carolina were amazed when existing
conditions were given publicity by
Judge Bcncts charge to the grand iury.
The entire State supports him in his
aggressive undertaking, and the people
OF Anderson county will no longer tolc-
rate The farm labor contract system if it
be proven that ii is so bascly perverted
The attention of tho court was
directed to this slavery" 10y evidence in
the trial of A. Il. Newell, planter,
whose farms arc worked by conyicts
Newell was charged with murder. hay.
ing shot viii Iiull a negro trying to
escape from his stockadc 1t was shown
that the negro had never been convicted
of any crime before any magistrate or
| JUDGE
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06


Bishop Taylor says prayer is the
key to open the day, the bolt to shu,
in the night. Have you forgotten tc
pray?
"Givc up cigarettes, or the girls
will give you up" is the war cry OF
Miss Carrie Linnekin, Of Pittsburg,
Pa.
A woman in Illinois recently sued
her husband because he took away
her false teeth when she tried to
bite him.
Fish frozen alive have remarkable
vitality. Carps frozen 36 hours
have been known to hop about
lively when thawcd out.
a woman is keeping in book a
list of things she onght to purchase,
but cannot afford to wear. She calls
the book her ought-to- buy -ography.
Between 10000 and 10000 school
children took part iii the celebration
of Washington's birthday in Porto
Rico.
The catacombs of Rome contain
the remains of about 100000
human beings, and those of Paris
about 100000. The latter were
formerly stone quarries.
The short routes that men some
times take to win success are not the
best and safest, because they involve
all that is destructive to the highest
type of trac manhood.
1t is said that Andrew Carnegie
will give away Sl0,000,00O year
and keep only s3,000,OO0 with which
to buy his oatmeal and pay his laun-
dry bills.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
Thrico.a.Week Edition Almost a Daily al the
Price OF a Weekly.

The Presidential campaign is over, bu,
the world goes on just the same and it is
full of news TO learn this news, lust as
it is-promptly and impartally- tha,
you have to do is to look in the columns
Of The Thrice -a-Wcck Edition of The
New York World which comes to the
subscriber I56 times a year.
The rhrice-a Week Worlds diligence
as publisher of first news has given il
circulation wherever the English Ian.
guag" is spokcn-and you want it.
The Thrcc-a- Week Worlds regular
subscription price is only 81 per year.
We offer this nncqualcd newspaper and
The kcowce Courier together one year
for only Sl.G5.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers is 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
An Honest Medicine for La Grlppe.

Geo. w. Waitt, of South Gar liner, Me.
says: 81 have had tho worst cough, cold,
chills and grip and have taken lots oi
trash of no account but profit to tho Won
dor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
tho only thing that has done any good
whatever. have used ono bottle of il
and tho chills, cold and grip have all left
me. congratulate the manufacturers
of an honest medicine" For sale by Dr.
j. w. Bell, Walhalla.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
A Coed Cough Medicine for Children.

VI have no hcsitancy in recommend
ing Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy"
says #. r. Moran, well-known and
popular baker of Petersburg, Va. "Wo
have given it to our children when trou-
oled with bad coughs, also whooping
cough, and it has always given perfect
satisfaction. 1t was recon mcndcd to mo
by druggist rs the best cough medi-
cine for children as it contained no
opium or other harmful drug Sold by
DR.. j. w, Bell
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.

convincing Piooi lldl INC KlQncyS and blad-
der are out Of order.
Wnat to DO.
mere Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Klmer's Swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulhlls every
Wish IN curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
TO hold water and scalding pain in passing
H., or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled TO 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. THE mild and the extra.
ordinary effect OF Swanp.Root Is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures OF the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
xs1ss'5s! sss sss4 '%s' S%'s;eysy
more about It. both sent El,Hii;iSj
absolutely free by mail, sll.als .ssfttyb
address Or. Kimer 6. Homo Of swampRoo,
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer In this paper.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06

Mrs. G. T.. VanDcuscn, of Kilbourp,
Wis, was afflicted with stomach trouble
and constipation for long time. She
says, 81 have tried many preparations,
but none have done me the good that
thambcrlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets have These Tablets are for sale
at DIR. j. w. Bells drug store. Price 2j
cents, Samples free
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06

Prof. lvison, of Homecoming, Md, suf-
fcrcd terribly from neuralgia of the
stomach and indigestion for thirteen
years and after the doctors failed to cure
him they fed him on morphine. A friend
advised the use of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure, and after taking a few bottles of
it he says. cit has cured me entirely. |
cant say too much for Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure" 1T digcsts what you cat.
tU -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06

There were more than half dozen
applications for the Hong Kong con-
snlatc made vacant 10y the death of
Consul General Wildman, before it
was certainly known that the Consul
General was doad.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Remarkable Cures OF Rheumatism

The Nindicator, Ruthcrfordton, N. C..
says: The editor of the Vindicator has
had occasion to test the efficacy Of Cham
ocrlains Pain Balm twice with the most
remarkable results in each case. First,
WIN rheumatism in the shoulder from
which he suffered cxcruciating pain for
ten days, which was relieved with two
Applications OF Pain Balm, rubbing the
Parts alllictcd and realizing instant benc-
II ~ ana cnlirc relief in very short time.
Second, in rheumatism in thigh Joint.
almost prostrating him with severe pain,
"nicn was relieved by two applications,
rubbing with tho linilncnt on retiring at
night, and getting up FREQ from pain.
For sale by DR.. j. W. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

A Ill persons indebted to tho estate
"A of Oliver Martin, deceased are
hereby notified to make payment to the
undersigned, and all persons having
claims against said estate will present
the same, duly attestcd, within the time
prescribed by law, or be barred.
JOHN +. MARTIN,
Executor of tho Last Will and Tcsta-
mcnt of Oliver Martin, deceased.
February 20, 1901. 8.11
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

A Ill persons indebted to tho estate Of
~ John w. Sanders, deceased, arc
hereby notified to make payment to the
undersigned, and all persons having
claims against said estate will present
the same, duly attcsted, within the time
prescribed by law or be barred.
JAMES A. SANDERS,
Administrator Estate John w. Sanders
deceased.
February 20, 1901. S.11
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06

Tho stomach controls the situation.
Those who are hearty and strong arc
those who can eat and digest plenty of
food Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want. If you suffer
from indigestion, heartburn, belching or
any other stomach trouble, this prepara-
tion can't help but do you good. The
most sensitive stomaohs can take it.
j. w. Boil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
M OV D

TO my Friends and Patrons of the
past seven years: appreciate very highly
tho patronage and encouragement vol,
have all extended to me since | frs,
began merchandising at Tamasscc, and
now that have moved my business Just
opc mile below my former stand, right
on the public road at Rankin's bridge, |
respectfully solicit continuance of the
same.
shall at all times have q we'll. selected
stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes,
Hardware, Tinwaro, Crockery, Glass.
ware. Groceries, Medicines, Seeds, Far.
mcrs' implements, ctc., in fact General
Merchandise
will pay you the highest market
price for all Country Produce, and will
sell everything at tho lowest figures pos
siblo. Try mo and see if my prices will
noi compare favorably with my brother
merchants.
am always glad to SEQ you. Como to
my store and your wants shall at all
times have my closest attention and
courteous treatment.
Very truly yours,
j. T.. KELLEY,
Tamassee, s. @.
February y, 1901. 90
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06

sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy cond!-
ton Of the kid
neys; If II stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back Is also
IL
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Wouldn't be Outdone.

"John," said Mrs. Croesus, thought.
fully, Everybody in society seems
to think lot of geneaology in these
days"
"Jennie what ?" exclaimed John,
looking up from his evening paper
"Geneaology," repeated Mrs
Croesus.
"What's that ?"
81 don't exactly know" replied
the good dame. "But l onink it's a
tree of some kind-at least, Pve
heard some ladies refer to it as q
family tree"
swell, what Of it ?" he asked.
"Why it seems to be sort of fad,
you know, and every one who is
any one has to have one"
"Buy one, them" he said irritably.
"Buy the best in town, and have the
bill sent in to me, but don't bother
me with the details of the affair
Get one and stick it up in the con-
servatory, if you want one, and if il
isn't too large we"
"Bnt | don't know anything about
them"
"Find out, and if it's too big for
the conservatory, stick it up OH the
lawn, and if that isn't big enough
iii buy the next lot in order to
make room. There can't any of
them fly higher than we can, and if it
comes to a question of trees III buy
a whole orchard for you" ."-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Notice to Trespassers.

A LII persons arc hereby notified that
~ trcspassing of any kind is posi-
lively forbidden on any of the lands be-
longing to tho undersigned. Cutting or
hacking timber, or making roads through
the fields or woods is prohibited. or tres
passing in any way. Any one disregard
ing this notice will be dealt with accord
ing to law. JOHN TOW,
MRS. CAROLINE TOW.
March 6, 1901. 1O-13*
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
New ADVERTISEMENTS.
70 REE SEED.

AT G. A. NORMAN'S,
Last Brick Store down town.
To every customer we give paper of
the largest and finest Georgia Prize
Melon Seed, or Tobacco Seed. We give
you two to four times moro seed than
you get in papers.
Machine Needles and Wall Paper.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.

How TO Find Out.
rtll bottle or common glass with your
wafer and let II stand twenty-four hours; a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06

If the cotton seed oil mon combine tho
hull thing is gone.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-03-06
Notice to Debtors and Creditors

A LII persons indebted to tho estate
~ of John Il. Richey, deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment to the
undersigned, and all persons having
claims against said estate will present
tho samo, duly attested, within the time
prescribed by law, or be barred.
d. j. D. RICHEY,
Administrative of the Estate of John II.
Richey, deceased.
March @, 1901. 1O.14
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-09-18
Bethany Notes.

On Wednesday, 1lth inst, Mr.. and
MIS-. X. 0. Bagwell were called OH to
give up their little daughter, Bessie,
aged three years. Little Bessie lay
SICK for thirty days md suffered untold
anguish Of that awful disease, scarlet
fever. This is the first time that the
death angel has visited Mr.. Bagwell's
home. We all sympathize with them
in their sad loss. While such dispen-
sat. .Jns are hard for us to understand,
we should not sorrow as those who
have no hope, for we know that this
little flower is blOssoming in heaven
"tO spend eternity singing round the
throne" On Wednesday ut o'clock
p. M. the remains were carried to
Bethany Church, and, after funeral
services conducted by Rev. N. G..
Wright, were laid away to await the
resurrection morning. Let each and
every one of us try to meet loved ones
who have gone on before.
People are busy saving grass and
peavlnes for winter use.
Cotton is opening and soa.c os is arc
picking. The crop will be short with u.s..
Miss Pet Vandiver, of Midway, hns
been spending some .yeeks with her
aunt, Mrs. ID. II. Simmons.
we arc glad to note that Rev. @. j.
Copeland has accepted q call to old
Mt. Bethel. We will be delighted to
attend when convenient.
Our beloved pastor, Rev. j. A. Mar
tin. we regret to say, has rendered his
resignation to us ut Bethany. We feel
that Mr.. Martin has done great good
at this place, and while we regret his
leaving us, we heartily extend to him
our best wishes and sincere prayers
during his work in other fields. After
his resignation we felt like a flock
without shepherd. being so surprised,
80 we went into an election, which re-
suited in Rev. w. II. McMillan's favor.
He was unanimously elected.
Rev. Mr.. Wrenn filled Mr. Martins
appointment Sunday and delivered q
very impressive sermon to q large and
attentive congregation.
Our many friends were glad to see
and welcome Rev. B. p. Mitchell, of
Georgia, into our midst Sunday. =.