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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Farmers Form Organization to Keep Peace.

Jackson, Miss, December 20.-
War has been declared on the negro
secret societies in Amite county.
An organization of the white farm
ers has been perfected for the pur-
pose of investigating the objects of
all secret and fraternal orders exist
ing among the black population. It
is not the intention of the farmers,
however, to wage an indiscriminate
war on the negro societies, but where
one is found to exist that is detri-
mental to the peace and harmony of
the community warning will be sent
to the leaders that it must be aban-
doned. The frequent murders that
have occurred in the county is one of
the reasons why the farmers have
deemed 1t necessary to take this step.
Each member is pledged to assist in
ferreting out all crimes committed in
the county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Seriously Burned.

Greenville, December 17.-Mrs.
Eliza Bright, mother of Conductor
Silas B. Bright, of the Southern
Railway, was seriously. burned from
head to foot this afternoon at her
home in Frank street.
While standing in front of the fire
in her room her clothes were ignited.
The frightened woman ran from the
house into the back yard screaming
for help. Neighbors heard the cries
and rushed to the woman's assist
ance, finding her enveloped in flames
and struggling for life. Her clothes
were burned from her body and her
skin almost baked.
She was carried in the house and
a physician summoned. Her death
is momentarily expected.
Mrs. Bright is a widow lady about
65 years old.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Negro Dimes White Folks.

Atlanta December 17.-Charlie
Mitchell, prosperous negro farmer
of Smithville, near Atlanta, has
caused much comment throughout
the State, favorable and otherwise,
by having Ito dine at his home a
party of the best known white peo-
pie in his community. Mitchell is q
shrewd planter, has large farm and
is very popular among the white
people. He recently decided to give
a dinnerto his white friends, illus
traLive of what he produced on his
farm. Among those invited were
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrie Thompson, Mr..
w. w. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Burton, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
A Smith, Atlanta; Mrs. Cherry,
Macon; Mrs. Howell McAfee, Mr..
j. B. Edwards, DR.. J.. w. Clark,
besides anumber of children.
Mitchell did not sit at the table
with his guests, but played the host
by directing the walters, whom he
had imported from Smithfeld. At
the conclusion of the dinner the
visitors examined the well-fillea
store houses of their host and re-
turned home expressing themselves
pleased with his hospitality.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
War Of determination.

The British are waging a war of ex.
termination in South Africa and are
adopting. methods which would put
Tecumseh Sherman, Beast Butler and
Butcher Weyler to shame. Following
tho example set by Spain in Cuba they
have established Recommendation camps
into which non-batant Boers are gath
cred and where they are dying at rate
shocking to humanity. There arc over
100000 of these unfortunates, mostly
women and children, huddled together
in these camps, and the death rate dur
ing September was 284 out of every
1000. 1t is stated on good authority
that every woman or child that has a
representative in tho Roer army, is
allowed only half rations--a quantity of
food not sufficient to sustain life. All
this because there are gold mines in
South Africa which England wants and
because the sons of the soil claim to be
free. Such inhumanity is foul blot on
the face of the civilized world, and
should make the name of England an
object of scorn and loathing wherever
justice has an advocate, humanity a
representative, or freedom votary.--
Gaffney Ledger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Miss Stone TO be Released.

Washington, December 20.-The
State department to-day received a
telegram from G. M. Dickinson,
United States consul general at
Constant, ,tQle, j;bs Ard to the case
OF MsssS ..mous boy pe, the Ameri-
can { Darlington is held captive
by brif of WasH Bulgaria. While the
departfSV,s.eg declines to give any
details concerning the. contents of
the dispatch, it is learned that Mr..
Dickinson has received encouraging
advlces which foreshadow the proba-
BILE early release of Miss Stone.
The brigands, it is understood, have
become satisfied that the $4,000
offered as a ransom by Mr.. Dickin-
son represents all the money raised
Cor that purpose and that it is i'm
possible for them to obtain the larger
sum which they demand.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
The Wire Fence Law.

An act to afford protection against
certain barbed and edged wire fencing:
Section l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of South Carolina,
that from and after the passage of this
act, all persons or corporations building
or using a barbed or edged wire fence
within fifty feet of any public highway,
shall nail or place plank or pole on or
near the top of said fence. Provided
that the said plank or pole be not re-
quired where there is such an embank-
ment at the side of the road as shall in
the Judgment of the road overseer of
such road render 1t safe from injury to
stock travelling such road, without such
plank or pole being on said fence.
Section 2. That all persons violating
the provisions of this Act shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor, and on convic-
ton thereof shall be punished by fine
of not exceeding ono hundred dollars,
or imprisonment not exceeding thirty
i.~Js.
Section 8. That all Acts or parts of
Acts in conflict with this Act be, and
the same are hereby repealed, and espe-
cially the Acts on same subject approved
February 2lst, 1894 and February 21st,
1898.
Approved the 10Th day of February,
A. ID. 1900.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Around the World In a Canoe.

San Francisco, December 90
News comes from Australia that
Capt. Voss and his little 40-foot ca
noe arrived at Sydney November
20, having made the voyage safely
from British Columbia. At Fiji his
mate Luxton concluded to go to
Sydney by steamer, so Capt. Voss
secured sailor by the name of Louis
Gounte, but the man was washed
overheard five days out and Capt.
Voss made the rest of the voyage.
He will go from Sydney to Ceylon
on his voyage around the world.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Health and Beauty,

a poor complexion is usually the result
OF torpid liver or irregular action of
the bowels. Unless natures refuse is
carried off it will surely cause impure
blood. Pimples, boils and other erup-
tions follow. This is natures method
of throwing off the poisons which the
bowels fail to remove. DeWitts Lit
tie Early Risers are world famous for
remedying this condition. They stimu-
late the liver and promote regular and
healthy action of the bowels, but never
cause gripping, cramps or distress. Safe
pills. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
~ EYangelisf,s story.

81 suffered for years with a bronchial
or lung trouble and tried various reme-
dies, but did not obtain permanent relief
until commenced using One Minute
Cough Cure" writes Rev. James Kirk
man, evangelist of Belle River, Ill. s.I
have no hesitation in recommending il
to all sutferers from maladies of this
immediate relief for coughs, colds and
all kinds of throat and lung troubles.
For Group it is unequalled. Absolutely
safe. Very pleasant to take, never fails
and is really favorite with the children.
They like it. j. w. Bell,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Wyoming In Billiards Grasp.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, December 1S.-
The blizzard raging throughout South
ern Wyoming is terrific. Everything is
delayed from three to five hours and a
blockade is imminent.
Great distress is reported by sheepmen
of the Red Desert section and Southern
Uintan county. On the desert the losses
will be large unless break occurs
within few hours.
AT Frewen, Sweetwatcr county, pas
senger train ploughed through a bunch
of sheep huddled in cut to keep out of
the wind and over 500 of the animals are
reported to have been killed They
were hurled in every direction and
buried out of sight in drifts.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Price Of Cotton Seed Goes Up.

Jackson, Miss, December 15.-The
cotton oil mills in Mississippi have
advanced the price of seed from $1r and
Sl2 per ton to $l3 aud $l4 per ton, and
at some places $l5 per ton is being paid.
The advance comes in the very face of
the indictments brought by the federal
grand jury charging that the mill man.
ayers have conspired to lower the price
of seed. The advance is attributed
chiefly to the strengthening of the mar.
ket for cotton oil and other products.
and the heavy demand that is being
nade on Mississippi territory by Texas
mills for seed supplies.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
smith asslans as pOstmaster eensraI.

Z Washington, December 2O.-It
was announced at the White House
late this afternoon that Postmaster
General Smith had rendered his
resignation and that it had been ac-
cepted and that the position lad
been rendered to Harry G. Paine,
and that ne nad accepted. Paine is
the Republican national committee
man from Illinois,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
News from Jocassee.

Jocassee, December Give have
had some heavy rains, and bridges
have been upset.
Misses Rosa Grew end Ella Talley
visited Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bryant this
week.
Mrs. N. Cash visited Mr.. j. II.
Cash last week.
Mr.. ]. E. Fendley is still conduct
ing the Mckinney Creek school.
Mr.. W. M. Brown is going to build
q hotel on his place th;s winter.
Correspondent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Leave Both Out.

The Florence Times doubts if either
Tillman or McLaurin would got back in
the Senate should they resign and go be-
fore the people. Tillman likely would /;
lot of people have knife MP their
sleeves for him"-some of them formerly
his devoted followers.
Anyway it would be mighty good
thing if both could be left at home, at
least for time, and the State could send
to Washington two mon of progressive
ideas in whom the entire country has
confidence berry Observer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
viii He Do III

Senator Tillman will hardly carry his
hatred of his colleague so far as to nnitc
with the negro Deas in the attempt to
prevent the confirmation of McLaurin's
man koester as Collector of Internal
Revenue. Should he do SO, he will
scarcely put his opposition on the ground
that Koester took part in lynching ne
gro fiend, for the Senator while Governor
of the State declared that he himself
would lead a crowd to lynch scoundrel
for the offense for which the negro in
question was lynched. -Newberry Obser-
yer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

The Republican United States
Senators held caucus last Tuesday
afternoon, after which it was an.
nounced that they would take care
of Senator McLaurinson the commit
tee assignments. He was given
positions at the ends of -the commits.
tees on claims and Indian affairs.
Wellington, of Maryland, is also
provided for, being placed on six
minor committees.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Too Green to Burn.

Buffalo, N. Y, December 14.-George
Nowaczyk drank nearly quart of kero-
sena early this morning and attempted to
set fire to the oil. He was arrested while
attempting to start the fire by holding a
lighted match in his mouth. He will
probably recover.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
dyspepsia Cure
Digeste what you eats
New Gusher Discovered.

Beaumont, Texas, December ia
new we'll has been brought in which en-
larges the known oil fields several acres
and brings 1t about 100 feet nearer the
town. The new gusher is No. 119 and
belongs to several companies in conjunc-
ton.
From the Gpffey refinery at Port
Arthur the info, nation comes direct
that the company is securing from Beau
mont oil q grade of Illuminating oil
superior to any on the market in Texas.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

1t is possible that if Senators Tillmar
and McLaurin will make q few more ex.
hibitions of their "dirty linen" before
the United States Senate, that body will
come to the aid of tho people of this
State in getting rid of them both. --Gaff.
ney Ledger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

@ Regular stop; (t) Flag station.
Will also stop at the following stations
to take on or let off passengers: Phin-
ney's, James and Sandy Springs.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
No. 9 at Anderson.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
No. "a at Seneca
No. connects with Southern Railway
Nos. 10 aud 33 at Seneca,
No. 9 connects with Southern Railway
Nos. 80 and 3S at Seneca and No. So .at
Anderson.
j. X. ANDERsoN, Superintendent.
81 H. O. BEATTIE, President *
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

4 dentiat in Mattoon, Illinois, commit
ted snicide last Monday because he was
afraid to face matrimony on $4,000. He
had the good sense, however, to leave
his sweetheart 81 900 III his will Mnat
young men are willing to risk it on less
than $4,000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

Jay Gould's youngest son has married
q girl with an income of 800, 900 year.
His income is larger still; 80 tbnt they
arc pretty will fixed against the tradi-
tional wolf at the door,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
between Lula and Athena.

main line trains.
"A' q. m. "P" p. m. ''Ap' noon -"ry', nj, mt.
Chesapeake Line Steamers Ia daily service
Nos, 81 and Ss1S SWashineton i a and Southwest.
naed srn Li@tSd" SOLID Puln9n train, being com
81 latest design through between % &Sp9ens &eWp Yers
end Atlanta. Through Pullman sieeping csrs ls
between be we New York and New Orleans, Via
90 between New York and Memphis, Via Wash.
ipgton, Atlanta and Birmingham nIeeafit
CON aud New York aentiemeps ps'GSsn siSS cara aa,
between Atlanta New York Dining cara cara
sery serve all meals enEente Pqlman seeps
coach service on this train. These trains viii
stop at Gainesville, Lula, Toccoa. Seneca, oaff.
or and FROM .aSi 9a ans S
yond and for and from 9reenvilie ColumLin
a9s @osp s aad aaa aes New yor
press" Local train between Atlanta and Char
lotte, connecting at Charlotte with trains of
York and the east, carrying through Puiiman
sleeping cars between Charlotte and New York,
ins ad aosd Mao5dvs and MSSraS Lsa
On this train through w ssa
greensboro with sleepers for Raleigh. No
ana pni9an 4s oars on this train betweep Atlapta
qoaoh aodonmadations for local and tSrousSs osSs
Nos 90 and So" United states Fast Matl,,runs
Y1a Southern Railway, A. So w. p. r. r. and
fhr@nS t. i;,,. 4; M, beng beng composed OF coaches,
glasses. Pullman dra4ine.room sieSpin9 81 oars aas
between New York and New Orleans VIZ At Ak.
lants Ian na and M9nSsgSSmery aPd betwecn Bir
oil meals eli route.
riSS Nos Ill Il and issolid LOCAL train between
Norfolk for OLD PoINr CoMToRg.
hspecial attention Is called TO above schedule,
particularly that Nos. OF and IS are made al, an
fRn IN trtfl fl,N.,k a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

Chancellor johnson was best
known, perhaps, as the last of the
chancel!ors, but he also enjoyed the
distinction of being one of the few
survivors of the convention which
met in Columbia, December 18th,
l960-4l years ago-Eand after ad.
journment to Charleston adopted the
ordinance of secession on the Goth of
December. Three of the members
OF that convention have died this
year, and but seven remain.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Southern Railway announces Christ
mas holiday rates between all points on
its lines one and oDe-third iirst-class
standard one-way fare for the round trip.
Tickets to be sold December 23, "a, rs,
30, 81 and January 1, final limit January
3. To students of schools and colleges,
upon presentation and surrender of GER
tificates signed by superintendent, prin-
cipals or presidents Of the various fnsti-
tutions, tickets at these rates will be
sold December 10Th to god, inclusive,
with final limit January s. For detailed
information call on any agent of the
Southern Railway.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

The little busy bee is three times
as heavy when honey.iaden as when
nnloaded. But he can't sting any
harder.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

Nov Are Your Ridneyss
DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills sam.
pie free Add. sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or IL Y
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
AVo' zoo. II O. @. Q. fail, druggists refund money.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
up" p. m. "a" a. m. IN" night.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
CHARI. .EGrlN A MD EtIa nrnA111II In

oHARLESToN AND aREENVILLB
Pullman palace sleeping cars on Trains 85 and
3d. 81 and SS, ON A, and G. division. Dining cara
ON these traius serve all meals enroute
Trains leave Spartanbprg, A. S @. division,
n9rthRonnd, 9i6a a, M, 1897 p. m, OLE p. M,
lVestibule Idmitedl and 8:55 D.. M; south.
bound 12:20 q. M. 15 p. M, IL :40 a. M, (Vesti.
bule Ldmited), and 10 30 a. m.
Treins leave Greenyille. A. and O. division,
lVestibnle Limitedl, and 5:66 p. M; south.
pound, 26 g, M! :B0 p. M, 12;4Op p. m. Vest.
bulo Iimited), and III 30 q. ~
Trains 10 and 18-Pullman Sleeping Oars
between Charleston and Ashevlle.
Blegant Pullman Drawing. Room Sleeping
Oars between Savannah and Sshoyille enToute
daily between Jacksonyillo and Cinciinati.
Trains lB and Ia Pullman, Parlor Cars be-.
tween Charleston and Asheyile.
BRANK 8. CANNON, S.H. HARDwIOK.
Third V-P. d Gen. Mgr, Con. Pas Agent,
,,,Washington, y. o. Washington, Is. q
w. II, TAYLOR, r. w, HUNT = .
Asst. aen. Pas. ARt DIV, ,Pes Apt
AtlentA. Ola. ohsrtoaton, d d
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
@ CANDY caraAHrc asa
seN(lQ QX((A
49,: 49,: .. a....,.,a y
Genuine stamped &C. c. Never sold In bulk.
Beware OF the dealer who tries to sell
"somethlns Just as GOOD"
Rates to Charleston Exposition.

The Blue Ridge Railway Company an
nounces the following excursion rates
over it's line to the Charleston Exposi-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

Watch the label on your paper if you
want to know how your subscription ac-
count stands with THE COURIER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25
Di .1yn-e q ID ID ~
N AS1AOA0 .AUs .LUS OOo
). E. Roe,ss, Pre.iaen,.

No. 10 connects with Southern Railway No |.
No connects with southern RaiI,yays No ~,
MOI connects with Southern Halfway No.,l1.
No. III connects with Southern Railway No. 3A.
For any information apply to- 80, y = y, ~
> j. II, TAYLOR, General MANAGER ),
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

From A. r. q.
Pendleton. ..... ...$11 87 SO Sc So SS
Seneca. ..... IL 18 8 94 10
West Union........ ~ 48 8 16 80
Walhalla.. IL 81 8 % 81
Column A-Tickets to be sold daily,
commencing November 3Oth, 1901, until
and including May 81, 1902; fiuai limit
June 3, 1902.
Column B--Tickets to be sold daily.
commencing November Both, 1901, until
and including May 31,- 1902; final limit
ten days in addition to date of sale, ex-
cept that final limit should in no case
exceed June 3, 1902.
Column C-Tickets to be sold or Tues.
days and Thursdays of each week, com
mencing December 3, 1901, until and i'm
Guiding May 30, 1902; final limit seven
days in addition to date of sale, except
that final limit should in no case exceed
June 3, 1902.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-12-25

Nos, 80 and b8 Solid Trains, betyecp
Charleston and GreenyiIle.
III. M. EMERSON,
Gnn'l Passenger A gent
j. II. KENIsY !, q enerai Manager.
4. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manage, Y
Evening journal., 1901-02-06

and it is the subject Of much good
natured banter A day or two ago the
girls teased their pretty and more for
tunate companion and finally dared
her to kiss her lover before them an.
Quite foolishly she threw her arms
around his neck and did it. The fore
man, himself an ardent admirer OF the
gill, saw the act. Stung TO desperation
by jealousy, he discharged her. The
fifteen girls who had urged her to com
NIT the act of indiseretion demanded
her immediate reinstatement. The
foreman refused to listen to them
They then went on strike and the fac
tory closed down. The girls will carry
the case to the management. on the
ground that the girls act was the re-
suit Of their dare. and that the foreman
discharged her not because he desired
to maintain discipline. but because he
was jealous Of the handsomer man. It
was one Of the queerest strikes on rec
ord, and as all the world loves a lover,
public sentiment doubtless will sus-
tain Il.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
WORK OF CONGRESS

The United States Senate yesterday
passed the District of Columbia Appro-
priation bill. and partially considered
the bill making appropriations for the
support Of the West Point Military
Academy. During the day the Ship
Subsidy bill was formally laid aside
and superseded as the unfinished bust
ness.
The House continued the discussion
CT controverted questions im connec-
zion with the Postoffice Appropriation
bill.
Representative Tongue, Of Oregon,
by request" yesterday introduced in
The House the charges against Dele
gate Wilcox, of Hawaa, which were
presented recently to the Committee ON
Elections by Attorney Gear.
The Special House Committee on the
st. Louis Exposition yesterday voted to
report favorably the bill appropriating
S5,000,0O0 for the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition.
Secretary Root says that the mill
tary appointments made yesterday did
not involve necessarily any change of
commands in the Philippines, and that
there is no purpose OF relieving Gem
oral Macarthur of the supreme COM
mand Of that division in the immedi-
ate future.
Evening journal., 1901-02-06
"In Clover"

Written for the Evening Journal.
I'm baskin' in the sunshine
OF John Edward if you please,
An I'm livin' mild an easy,
For I'm workin' him with ease,
For enough to sOOth my conscience
AS / say my little speech,
Cor the short term and the long one
At so much cash for each;)
An the way that I have figured,
AS / sing my little song,
Is to get my fiji O. clover,
Cause it can't last very long.
I've heard about some other folks,
Who got a decent price,
BY sayin, only once a day.
What l am sayin' twice,
SO I'm figurin that l should get
Jes' twice as much as they,
An while the sun is shinin'
am busy maxim hay.
For it won't be many weeks before
The session does adjourn,
An when 1t does I want to have
A lot O. cash to burn.
I'm dreamin' how I'll spend it,
Whether I shall start a store,
Or lay it out in Bank stock
or in "Buggies" by the score,
or build stately mansion.
Near some people mighty nice,
Tor whether I shall pay my debts,
Q'll think this over twice)
SO I'm wantin' no disturbance,
While I'm dreamin' here to-day,
An film up with clover
Which I earn for what I say.
BARD OF DOLLAR HILL.