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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-04-24
Data wanted by the Bishop.

Archbishop Ryan's friends tell this
story of his grace: The archbishop
was about to take a train for Balti-
more at the Broad Street station,
when a young man accosted him, say
ing: "Your face is familiar. Where
in hell have / seen your
81 really DON'T know" said the
archbishop, blandly. what part Of
hell do you come from9-Philadel-
phia Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-04-24

Easy When You Know How.
B~riggs-Did you have any trouble
making love to that Boston girl?
Griggs-Not after l had broken tho
ice.-Town Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-04-24
Contract Under Democracy.

For some unknown reason the Han
nibal & st. Joseph railroad did not
take advantage of the prevailing or
ruption to rid itself of it's three mill
ions of Indebtedness at the expense
of the taxpayers of the state. This
road, after the democrats came into
power. paid the entire amount of its
Indebtedness, with interest.
In face of these record facts, can
there be any question as to who is
responsible for this debt of twenty.
five millions of dollars?
In the face of the inaugural mes
| sage of a republican governor, that
the roads are ample security for the
amounts advanced to them respec.
lively" can any honest republican to.
day hold that his party did not put
a debt of So. 100000 on the people
when for 5000. 900 it released the
states lien against the Wabash for
| the entire amount of that roads in
| debtedneSs?
Can any republican face an intelli'
| rent audience and hold that the re,
leasing of the Missouri Pacitic'S loan
of $5.7S0.0 600. in the face of the re
port of the Legislative committee
(made at the same SESSION., that the
road was worth over twelve millions
of dollars, or the sale of the Iror
Mountain to the lowest bidder, OF
the giving away of the Frisco will
over a million acres of land for the
paltry sum of $32j. 900, was an homes
| ~ranSDptionc
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-04-24

--Rathbone once did a good turn
for Hanna and now Hanna is trying to
do a good turn for Rathbone. In other
words, Rathbone has pull India H.
annlis Ne IS (ipd.l.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-04-24
PLACE The BLAME WHERE IT BELONGS.
Secretary of State Sam Cook Shows That the Republicans Sadded
a Great Debt Upon the State--A Few
Historical "reminiscences.

sion, a legislative committee report
ed to that body that. after thorough
Investigation, they found the Missou-
ri Pacific road to be worth SIP, 1877
497.
This was 20 per cent. above h
amount due the state. Yet within a
month from the date of this report
this legislature passed an act fasten-
ing upon the state $5,1S0,000 of the
Missouri Pacific indebtedness and re-
lieving the railroad company of this
sum.
Naturally, the question would arise
as to the cause which led the legisla-
ture to add over $1,000, 600 to the bur-
dens of the people.
Corrupt Fund Used.
The facts came out in a suit in the
United States court in the east of
James NJ. Lamb ct al. VS.. The Missouri
Pacific Railroad Co., in which the evil
dence established the fact that a cor
ruption fund of $193, 64S.60 had been
used by the managers of the Missouri
Pacific to pass the bill releasing the
road of S5,7S0,0 900 and fastening that
sum on the people.
lock Sale of the Frisco.
But still there were other pro-
motors and political favorites to be
taken care of. The Frisco owed the
state $1,000. 900. Another mock sale
was held, and the road. with over a
million acres of land, knocked off for
| 81. 0 1000.
After the purchasers paid $685., 900,
they concluded the state could be
beaten out of the remainder. and this
same legislature generously passed
an act relieving the purchasers of the
payment of the remainder of theil
bill.
by this last act the state had fast
ened upon it an additional debt OF
Sc. 1873, no.
These are all matters of record
They constitute one of the darkest
chapters in the history of the com
monwealth.
Riotous corruption held high car.
nival in the Legislative halls of the
state, a condition more appalling, II
possible, that that which has so re
Gently aroused the honest citizens
of st. Louis to the need for heroic
action in dealing with official hood
lers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-04-24

No fair-minded. intelligent Nilsson
rian, whatever his politics, can go
oven these records and fail TO be on
WINGED:
First. that the democrats in loan
ing the credit of the state in aid of
the construction of these railroads,
took ample security 10 protect the
state against the loss of Il single dol
lar-security which the republicans
themselves, through their own gov
ernor and legislative committee, pro-
nounced ample.
,Second-That these securities were
~corruptly squandered by republican
officials.
Third-That the squandering of the
securities fastened a direct debt upon
the people of $4,000, 000,
After the republicans had thus sad
died q direct debt of $4,000, 900 upon
the people, they reduced this total,
before retiring from power, to $20,-
$50, 900.
This reduction was effected by use
of funds received from the federal
government to reimburse the state
for moneys advanced by Missouri in
the prosecution of the war. and by
the collection of military and other
taxes levied directly on the people.
Under the liberal republican admin
istration of Gov. Brown the debt was
increased $s7o,000. =
When Democrats Took Hold.
So, when the democrats came into
power in 1873 they found the state
debt to be $21, 16S,000. bearing 6 and
I per cent. interest. and the bonds at
n discount.
The tax rate during the six years
aged GO cents on the 800, and includ-
ed. besides, during the years 1865 and
1866. a o~ne-dollar revenue poll tax
and a two-dollar military poll tax. So
| whatever reduction the republicans
| made in the debt, exclusive of the
amount received from the federal gov
eminent as war indemnity money,
was taken from the people by the
most excessive and burdensome taxa
ton ever known outside of the car
pet-bag ridden states of the south.
The democrats began a reduction
of the state debt by restoring the
credit of the commonwealth, which
| enabled them TO refund the bonds at
a rate of interest practically half of
what the people were required TO pay
under republican management.
In order to tighten the burdens Of
the people, the tax rate was reduced
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The i1any friends of j. w. LYLEs
hereby announce hin: SIS = candidate foE
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
We are authorized to announce d. f.
NICHOLSON as a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the action of
the Democratic party in the primary
election.
The many friends of GEORGE NJ. WHITE
respectfully announce him a candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
Boing solicited to make the race for
County Commissioner of Oconee, /
hereby announce myself for said office,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. John r. Zachary.
The friends of j. NJ. HUNNICUTT re-
spectfully announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic primary.
The friends of DANIEL j. MORGAN
hereby announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
The many friends of NATHANIEL. PHIL
LIPS respectfully announce him as can
didate for County Commissioner, subject
to the action of the Democratic party in
the primary election.
Being solicited to make the race for
County Commissioner of Oconee, /
hereby announce myself a candidate for
said Office, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary election.
K. p. WooD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
COUNTY cAmpAIeA BEGINS July II.
Meeting OF The 0conee County Democratic
Executive Committee.
Walhaila. s. @. Julv 5tb 1000

Walballa, s. O., July 9Th, 1902.
The Oconee County Democratic Execu-
tive Committee met here to-day, with II.
Nj. Cary, County Chairman, presiding.
A petition was presented asking per-
mission to organize new club at Jor-
the Seneca Cotton Mills.
The petition was granted for the
organization of the club asked for, as
well also as one at both the Walhalla
Cotton Mills and at the Cheswell Cotton
Resolved, That an assessment be levied
on the county candidates to meet the
to-wit:
On each candidate for the Legislature,
$500; on each candidate for Auditor,
$500; on each candidate for County
Treasurer, $500; on each candidate for
County Superintendent of Education,
$500; on each candidate for County Su-
pervisor, $500; on each candidate for
candidate for Judge of Probate, $500:
Provided, that the amount paid in by a
candidate, who may be defeated in the
primary election, shall be refunded to
himsafter the election has been held.
Resolved, That each candidate, in
order to have votes for him counted,
must have filed his pledge and paid the
assessment placed upon him by he nth
day of July, 1902, at IL o'clock M.
Resolved, by the committee, that each
and every candidate in tho race for any
office, either County, State or Federal,
be and they are hereby urgently re-
quested not to make any subscription to
any charitable object until the approach
ing election shall have been held.
Resolved, That every Democratic Club
In this county be urgently requested to
organize at once and elect it's member of
this committee, and that each club send
to j. w. Shelor, secretary and treasurer
OF this committee, the name of tho per-
son so elected as soon as convenient; and
that each of the clubs send also to the
secretary of this committee the names of
three persons who may be selected and
appointed as managers of the primary
election.
Resolved, That committee of two
persons be appointed by the County
Chairman who shall act with the chair
man in the appointment of managers
and the providing of tickets for the said
election. The chairman appointed on
the committee G. r. d. Burns and j. w.
Shelor.
Resolved, That all payments of the
assessments herein be made to j. w.
Shelor, secretary and treasurer of the
committee.
The campaign meetings for the county
officers were appointed as follows, to-
wit:
At Mrs. Reeder's Ford, near Oakway,
on the 18th of July, 1902.
Fort Madison, on the Goth day of July,
1902.
Westminster, on the goth of July, 1902.
Seneca, on the 31st day of July, 1902.
Salem, on the 7th day of August, 1902.
Cheohee, on the Sth day of August,
| 1902.
Double Springs, on the 18th day of
August, 1902.
Long Creek, on the 14th day of August,
| 1902.
Resolved, That if any other commu-
nifty desires a meeting it may be ap-
pointed by the County Chairman upon
tlie petition of the citizens of such COM
| munity.
County Chairman.
F. M. Cary, County Chairman.
j. w. Shelor, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
THE GRANGE PICNIC AT OAKWAY.
The 4th Of Juy Brought Large Gathering Of
the People Together.

The 4th of July entertainments, held
under the auspices of the Grange at Oak
way, S. c., was one that will long be re-
membered by many present. The Grange
feels proud of the success attained and
hopes that much good may come from
this gathering of so large number of
people.
Before o'clock great host of citizens
began to arrive from all sections of this
Southern portion of Oconee, and con-
tinued to assemble until by II O'Clock no
less than from one thousand to fifteen
hundred people were present to enjoy the
occasion.
About II o'clock the immediate mem
bers of the Order marched from their
commodious hall to the grove near by,
headed by string band, making sweet
music. The crowd was composed of
many of the very best gentlemen and
ladies in Oconee county. In such an
assembly no one could have the heart to
do anything not consistent with the best
of order and politeness.
Your correspondent was called upon
to introduce j. w. Shelor, Esq, of Wal
halla, who had been selected to address
hearts, "Oconee, Her Past, Present and
Future" From start to finish no better
attention was ever given a speaker than
that received by Mr. Shelor, especially
so when he pictured how our county, at
the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains,
could be made the grandest and best
county in this grand old State.
Next came an address by DR.. r. F.
Smith, of Easley, S. G. He said he
would touch very lightly on politics on
this occasion, as none of his competitors
were present. He did honor to our
sister county of Pickens, and we were
glad he had it in his heart to be with us
on this occasion. We feel sure he made
friends amongst us by his manly bearing
and patriotic address.
About 124 o'clock an adjournment
was had for dinner, which had been pre-
pared and brought into the shady grove,
where, if every one did not satisfy his
hunger, it must have been his own fault,
for the good ladies were anxious that all
should enjoy good dinner on this ami
Versary of great event.
About 2 o'clock, when all had again
gathered in the grove, an address was
delivered by DR.. 4. G. Doyle, of Seneca,
sound in reason and admirable in pre-
sentation. Your correspondent regrets
that he is unable to give even synopsis
of the address.
After few remarks by Mr.. Jas. w.
Bearden, in explanation of why he did
not deem it advisable to speak, the OK
ercises were declared at an end.
The Grange feels that it should thank
those in attendance for their presence,
and those present expressed their graft
tude to our Order for the opportunity to
be with us. We feel that more of these
patriotic and social gatherings would
not be amss. Joseph Bearden.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of a woman's preference. Jewels
form magnet of mighty power to the
average woman. Even that greatest of
all jewels, health, is often ruined in the
strenuous efforts to make or save the
money to purchase them. If woman
will risk her health to get a coveted gem,
then let her fortify herself against the
insidious consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the regular
use of DR.. Boschcc's German Syrup. 1t
will promptly arrest consumption in its
early stages and heal the affected lungs
and bronchial tubes and drive the dread
disease from the system. 1t is not cure
all, but it is certain cure for coughs,
colds and all bronchial troubles. You can
get this reliable remedy at j. III. Darby's
drug store, Walhalla, or Stribling Drug
Co., Seneca. Regular size 75c. Get copy
of Green's Special Almanac.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

Being solicited to make the race for
County Supervisor, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in the primary
election, hereby announce myself a
candidate for said office.
l.. H. V. HoBsoN.
The many friends of S. III. SNEAp
hereby announce him candidate for
County Supervisor, subject to the voice
of the voters in the primary election.
The many friends of S. G. SMITH re-
spectfully announce him as candidate
for County Supervisor, subject to the
action of tho Democratic party in the
primary election.
The friends of w. S. PRICHARD hereby
announce him candidate for County
Supervisor, subject to the action of tho
Democratic party in the primary election.
hereby announce myself candidate
for County Supervisor, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election. w. Nj. COBB.
hereby announce myself as q candi-
date for County Supervisor, subject to
the action of the Democratic party in the
primary election. EDWARD CAN'T.
The many friends of S. M. Pool re-
spectfully announce him q candidate for
re- election to the Office of County Super
visor, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party in the primary election.
The many friends of D. FRANK MCAI-
IsTER hereby announce him as a candi-
date for County Supervisor, subject to
the action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
Court Proceedings,

Tho Court of Sessions convened at
Walhalla Court House Monday morning,
Judge Ernest Gary presiding. Solicitor
Julius f. Boggs appeared for tho State
and Mr.. A. NJ. Deal as stenographer.
The following cases were disposed Of:
The State VS.. Emma Gilbard and
Amanda Gilbard-murder. True bill.
Continued.
The State VS.. Arthur Owens-assault
and battery with intent to kill. Plead
guilty. Sentenced to three months on
the chain gang.
The State VS.. Henry Smith-disposing
of property under lien. Continued.
The State vs.. Alonzo Johnson-resist-
ing an officer and aggravated assault.
the chain gang.
The State VS.. Tally Patterson-assault
and battery with intent to kill. Guilty
of simple assault. Defendant discharged.
The State VS.. Henry Love-assault with
intont to ravish. Not guilty.
The State VS.. Frank Norris-violating
dispensary law. No bill.
The State vs. William GibSOn-viOlat-
ing dispenary law. No bill.
The State VS.. John Sandcrs-obstruct-
ing railroad. Not guilty.
The State VS.. Jerry johnson and Dave
Pickens--h --housobrcaking and larceny.
johnson plead guilty. Sentenced to
eight months on the chain gang. Mol.
pressed as to Dave Pickcns.
The State VS.. Abner Standridge-as-
sault and battery with intent to kill.
Plead guilty to aggravated assault.
Sentenced to pay fine of $4,000, or four
months on chain gang.
The State VS.. II. i. McKinney-dispos
ing of property under lien. Guilty.
Sentenced to pay fine of $40 or 10 days
on the chain gang.
Tho State VS.. John Misunderstanding
dispcnsary law. Plead guilty. SEN
fenced to three months on chain gang or
fine of 5000. Sentence suspended.
Tho State VS.. George w. Land-.violat-
ing dispcnsary law. Plead guilty. Sen
fenced to three months on chain gang, or
fine Of 5000.
The trial of criminal cases was con-
cludcd at noon Tuesday and the petit
jurors were discharged.
The grand jury made its final present
mcnt this "wednesday morning.
The Court of Common Pleas adjourned
sine die at ii o'clock.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce r. +.
SMITH candidate for Congress to repre-
sent the Third South Carolina District,
subject to the action of the Democratic
voters In the approaching primary cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce HON.
GEO. E. PRINCE as q candidate for Con-
gress from the Third Congressional Dis
orict, subject to the. action of the Demo
cratic party in the primary election.
We are authorized to announce WYATT
AIKEN as a candidate for Congress from
the Third Congressional District, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
election.
We are hereby authorized to announce
HON. ISAAC III. MCCALLA as a candidate
for member of Congress from the Third
Congressional District, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
The many friends of MAJOR VIM. j.
STRBLING hereby announce him a can
didate for Congress from the Third Con-
gressional District, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party in the primary
election,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09

9 HERIFFS SALE.--By virtue of an
~ execution to me directed will sell.
at public auction, in front of the Court
House door, in Walhalla, S. c., on sales
day in August, 1902, within the legal
hours of sale, the one-sixth undivided
interest of Miss A. R. Norris in the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
land, situate, lying and being in the
Town of Westminster, in the County of
Oconee, of tho State of South Carolina,
fronting 1853 feet on Augusta street, and
running along Retreat street 200 feet,
said lot being known as lot No. 8 in the
plat of said town, made by e. r. Doyle,
and situate on the corner of Augusta
and Retreat streets as aforesaid, and
being the same lot of land conveyed by
VIM. j. Stribling to Emma L., f. M, j.
g., f. E., A. r. and l.. A. Norris by deed
bearing date the 9th day of January.
1883, and recorded in the office of the
Register of Mesne Conveyance for Oco.
nee county, South Carolina, on August
18th, 1899, in Book "V," page 214. Levied
on at the suit of L. Dannenbaum's Sons
y Co., plaintiffs, vs.. A. r. Norris, de-
fendant. Terms: CASH.
b. r. MOSS, Sheriff Oconee County,
July 8, 1902. 28.31
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. : Simon

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. = Simon
IN Michael and Moses G.. Michael,
as partners in trade, doing business
under the style and firm name of
Michael Bros, on behalf of themselves
and all other creditors of the defendants,
J. @. Barton, Sr., and j. G. Barton, Jr.,
doing business under the style and firm
name of j. G. Barton 65 Son, who NAV in
due time come in and seek relief by and
contribute to the expenses of this action,
Plaintiffs, against j. G. Barton, Sr., and
y. U. Barton, Jr, as partners in trade,
doing business under the style and firm
name of j. @. Barton & Son, and Amanda
e. Barton, Defendants.-Sum mons for
Relief.
To all and singular the creditors of j.
Q. Barton & Son-Please take notice
That, pursuant to an order of Court,
signed by His Honor, Ernest Gary, Pre-.
siding Judge, on July 9Th, 1902, you and
each OF you are required to prove the
date, rank and amount of your respec-
tive demands before me on or before
Monday, the 18th day of August, 1902, or
be barred of any benefit under this
action, that you and each of you are
also further required to manifest your
agreement to contribute to the expenses
OF this action by executing a written
agreement 80 to do and filing the same
with me on or before the said 18th day
of August, 1902, or be barred of any
benefit under this action.
w. o. WHITE, Master Oconee County.
July 8, 1902. 1881
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
The Picnic at oakway a Big Success.

Messrs. Editors: Please allow me space
in your paper to congratulate my old
friends at Oakway on the success Of the
picnic at that place on the 4th of July.
The occasion was highly enjoyable In
every respect and there was good turn
out. The speeches of J. w. sbelor, Esq,
DR.. r. f. Smith and DIR. L. G. Doyie
were excellent. A sumptuous dinner was
spread, and about one thousand people
enjoyed the hospitality of the good people
OF Oakway. The young folks were en-
gagged most Of the day in the pleasures
OF dancing ut Mr.. Haley's hall. The can
didates were eleotioneering, of course,
and it looked to me as though everybody
in that section was in good fellowship
toward each other, and the prosperity of
the country shows IL very plainly.
July 7th, 1902. d. F.M.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-09
FOR TREASURER.

The friends of ]. II. BARNETT re-
spectfully announce him as candidate
for Treasurer of Oconee county, sub.
Ject 10 the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
The friends of p. FL. IsBEII. hereby
announce him as candidate for Treas
urer of Oconee county, subject To the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
At the solicitation of few friends
and from an inclination of my own, am
candidate for Treasurer of Oconee
county, subject to the Democratic pri.
mary. Jos. c., ALExANDER
The many friends of j. r. KAY re-
spectfully announce him candidate for
County Treasurer, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party in the primary
election.