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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
unsolyed Problems OF The mississippi river.

For more than half century thei
struggle has been goin .on between the
Mississippi river on the one hand and
human engineering on the other. Count
less leyees have been built; jetties have
been constructed at the rivers mouth 4
government engineers, at vast expense,
have tried to straighten the channel so
that the river would run more swiftly
and scour the silt from its own bed,
But the Father of Waters has been OBJ
stinate. 1t has insisted on crooked
course, like great many persons. Hugs
deposits of sediment have been formed
and have choked the progress of the.
stream, so that it has time and again
overfiowed its proper boundaries. After
each flood the levees are raised and
i strengthened. The high-water mark has
slowly climbedswith the years. Higher
aud higher the levees have been built to
keep pace with it, and with each decade
they have become more dangerous. The
present swollen condition of the Mis-
sissippi may be prelude to a colossal
tragedy. Thousands of people, from
Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico, are terri.
perhaps greater than any previously re-
corded in this, country. The situa-
tion is certainly q grave one; and
whether 1t results in disaster or not, it
merits thoughtful study by every en-
gineer throughout the United States.
The problem calls for the best talent in
the world, and that without delay.
Every possible measure for the preven-
tion of floods-from forestry methods
and impounding dams on the Watersheds
to great overflow basins along the rivers
course-must be taken without delay if
the Mississippi valley is not to be at the
mercy of the torrent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Snake story from Georgia.

One OF the strangest occurrences that
has ever been recorded came to light
here to-day. A few days ago an old
negro near here captured a large rattle
snake alive. He brought it to town and
sold it to DIR. r. ID. Mcleod, who wished
to keep 1t to experiment with. Several
days ago he put some frogs in the cage,
but the snake refused to eat them or
to molest them in any way.
On Saturday he placed live rabbit in
the cage to see what the snake would do
with it. The snake would not notice the
rabbit till he was molested, and then he
attempted to bite the rabbit, but only
succeeded in getting mis- mouth full of
fur.
Sunday night they both seemed to be
well, but not 80 Monday morning. The
rabbit was well, but the snake was far
from we'll. He was minus his head and
part of his neck, the flesh being gnawed
entirely off of the bone for several inches
next to bis head. His rattles were
beaten to piecea, supposedly in his fight
with the rabbit, and the floor of the cage
was covered with blood, showing that
the rabbit killed him. and not that he
had eaten the snake after it had died a
natural death, as there would then have
been no blood. The rabbit seems to be
none the worse for the fray.
The above seems incredible, but scores
of people that saw the snake and the
rabbit are willing to vouch for the truth
of II, among the number being the editor
of the Tattnall Journal, g. q. Folsom,
and many others.--Lyons, Ga, special of
Wednesday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Healthy Doctors Bills.

The fabulous fees >said to have
been received by DR.. Lorenz show
once more that American millionaires
are generally liberal in their acknowl-
edgment of medical services. Mr..
Jay Gould paid his doctor a regular
salary of $4,000 a year, whether
sick or well. For two months at
tendance ON his daughter Mr.. Gould
paid between $4,000 and 100000.
Mr.. Whitney paid $4,000 for a
weeks attendance. Among other
large fees may be mentioned one of
100000, which, it is said, was offered
to late President of the Royal Col
lege of Physicians, in London, for
visiting patient at Cannes. For
the same journey the late Sir Morell
Mackenzie got $4,000; for his at
tendance on the Emperor Frederick
he received in all $65,00O. One of
the largest fees on record is that re-
ceived by DR.. Dimsdale, an ancestor
of the ex-lord mayor, for inoculating
Catherine III. empress of Russia,
against smallpox in 1862. The fee
itself was $4,000, but, in addition,
the fortunate physician got $4,000
for travelling expenses with "a life
pension of $4,000 and many honors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Excess S
OF Smoking Affected
My Heart
So I Had To Sit Up
To Breathe.
DIR. Miles Heart Cure
Cured Me.

There Is nothing that has more deleter-
ious effect upon the cardiac or heart nerves
than the excessive use of tobacco. Pain and
tenderness around the heart, an oppressive
feeling in the chest, CHOKING sensation in the
throat, discomfort from sleeping on the left
side and smothering spells at night when the
sufferer has to sit up in bed to breathe are
the most common symptoms of weak heart.
Smokers who feel these symptoms and who
do not understand their meaning should be
warned in time, by the following experience:
II was greatly troubled with an affection
OF the heart, due think to excessive smoking.
On writing to you for advice l was directed
to begin course of treatment which in
cluded DIR. Miles Heart Cure, DR.. Miles
Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, together
with bathing, etc. faithfully followed the
directions given and am pleased to say that
my cure is complete and permanent. Be-
fore beginning the use of your remedies 1
was sc. nervous l could not keep my hands
still and suffered greatly from severe pains
around the heart. Many times at night
would be forced to assume sitting posture
to get my breath. and for the time being it
would seem as though my heart had stopped
beating. From the splendid results achieved
in my. case l c,n cheerfully recommend Dr.
Miles Heart Cure, Restorative Nervine and
other remedies to all sufferers from heart or
nervous troubles. Yours truly, ELIJAH
HALL, Dothan, Ala.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DIR. Miles Medical Coz Elkhart, Ind.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25


year 10 shan not be unlawful for x person on his
own premisesSto ehoot any OF tho Aforesaid fre
works, except canton crackers OF Gre crackers
measuring more than ouc-hnif inch la djnfn0tor
and three Inches IN length.
section 2. That IL shall IN unlawful for any
person, ntn or corporation TO keep In their posr
cannon @ 81 ire cracker "a measasinE s is more
than oncthast inch ia diarpatcr or .throe inches
Secion g. That any person violating any pro-
vision Of this Ordinances sha,lbe deemed guilty
rot misdemeauCrs and, uYion ctttv ictiou, pun
ishe0 at tho discretion OF the Mayor, within the
SECTION 4. That Ordinances Nos. z and are
hereby repealed. :
rate seal OF the Town OF Waihaila on
IT, 81 tho 18th day OF December, 1902, aud In
the i21th year of the sovereiEnty and
@. w. Pitchford, Clerk. 8, -
a RESOLUTION REsPECTINa FORMER Or
DINANCEs.
Resolved, That all laws enacted by THE
Council heretofore, not in conflict with
these OrdiHances, are considered in full
force, and that each and every one of
tho Ordinances this day enacted shall
be in full force after the publication of
the same. aSS
Done In Council and ratified under the corpo-
rate seai OF the Town of Walhalla on
the i2eth year OF the sovereign gnts5 :s;;ssii: :s;;ssii:.
Ind pendcnce of the United states of Al ASqorica.
@. w. Pitchford, Clerk ~ q ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25

Mr.. ID. M. McAister has commenced 4
suit for $40, 600 damages against the
tried in Greenyille. gMcAlisfer,s altos
neys are Breazeale q Ruckcr, OF this
city, and Blythe e. Blythe, OF Groenyille.
Mr. McAlister was in the employ of the
railroad as section hand. Some
months ago he was at work ON a section
near Seneca. He was at work on the
track when Q train passed along, aud,
approaching him from the rear, struck
His leg was broken and he received
other painful and serious injuries. He
claims that tho other men at work ON
the section with him did not give him
any warning Of the approach of the train
aud that the engineer did not ring his
bell or blow the whistle. Anderson
Nail, March 10th.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25

Newspaper, other than daily, five dollars.
Photograplher, itinerant, five dollars.
Public Hearse, 50.
Physician. ten dollars.
Restaurant, 81.
Railroad Company, on business done within
the State Of South Carolina, SIC.
saIpSaror sSepa,r shop % for guns bicycles &c., $780,
Street wagon or dray four horses ten dollars
street wagon or dray. two horses. five dollars
Stable, keeping vehicles and hoises for hire
feed and sale, twenty-five dollars.
Stable, feed and sales, five dollars.
Telephone Exchange, $40.
Tailor, making and repairing, one dollar.
Waeh sah0P Rsng or dg one dollar
Wheel-wright, for repairing wagons and bug
Undertaken, ten dollars. Any person or firm
selling collins shall be deemed an undertaken.
SECTION o. That the said business or occupa
tion TAX snail be paid on or before the Goth day
of February, 1908, and until that day, Inclusive
said licenses may be issued without any penalty
TO persons now engaged I'm any of the above
named occupations or business.
Any any person or persons carrying on or prose
cutting any business or occupation, or running
ing sections, without first having taken out a Ii
cense therefor, shall be fined or Imprisoned
at the discretion of the Mayor within the limits
penalties are imposed
No license shall be issued for e less period
month in which the same Is issued.
For any business, occupation or profession moi
enumerated In the foregoing Sections, the II
cense shall be regulated by the Mayor.
SECTION 10. The Town Council hereb,
reserves the right to revoke any license
for any cause which may seem to it lust
SECTION IL. The tax on real or per
sonal property, provided for in this ordi
nance, shall be collected during the month
of May, 1908, and any person or persons
who shall fail to pay such taxes on or by
the 1st day of June, 1908, shall be liable
to penalty of twenty per cent on such
tax, and the tax, with the penalty and
cost, shall be collected by execution o,
otherwise.
Any person, firm or corporation max
ing any false or fraudulent return, where
o. return is by this ordinance required
shall, upon conviction, be fined or i'm
prisoned, at the discretion of the Mayor
Done in Council and ratified under the corpo
rate seal of the Town of walhalla OF
IL. 81 tho 4th day of February, 1903, and IN
the l27th year of the sovereignty ant
independence Of the United States of america
O. w. Pitchford, Clerk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
q N - w q R ia.
Bears the II The Kind You Have Always Bought
Sisas.''' :, GlHz2zZSI
Excessive Price for Land.

In one corner of the palatial estate
of George w. Vanderbilt, near Ashe-
vile, has been standing for years an
old negro cabin occupied by John
Moore and his family. Mr.. Wander
bilt has allowed the cabin to remain
standing because its owner was stub
born about selling and wanted an
exorbitant price. It's owner has
finally been brought around to terms
and the property has passed into the
hands of Mr.. Vanderbilt. The con.
sideration was something over $2, 200,
and the real worth of the property
is estimated to be about $50.
The land belonged to Moore's
wife, who declared she was tired of
waiting any longer on Mr., Wander
bilt. The land was to go to her
children, and she had one daughter
that had just become of age and
wanted the money.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Number q.
An Ordinance to Preserve the Health and
Glnanlinasn 1,f IL, Ill

An Ordinance to Preserve the Health and
Cleanliness of the Town of Walhalla.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the Town of Walhalla, in
council assembled, and by authority of
the same:
SECTION 1. That all residents, whether
owners of property or tenants occupying
the same, within the incorporate limits,
shall keep their premises in clean and
healthy condition, and any person or per-
sons failing or refusing to remove nuis-
ance, when requested so to do by the
Board of Health, shall be guilty of q mis-
demeanor and may be punished at the
discretion of the Mayor within the
limits of his authority, and such nuis-
ance may be abated at the expense of the
owner or occupant.
SECTION 2. That it shall be unlawful to
establish any slaughter house or butcher
pen within the corporate limits of the
town, and any person or persons SO doing
the discretion of the Mayor within the
limits of his authority.
SECTION 3. That any dog running at
large within the corporate limits be-
tween the 1st day of June and the
1st day of October, without o muzzle,
is liable to be seized and retained
for a period of twenty-four hours, during
WHICH GlIne MS owner can redeem him
by paying the sum of two dollars, and If
not so redeemed, the dog shall then be
| sold. That any owner of dog or dogs
who shall let such dog or dogs run at
largo on the streets of fhe town without
being muzzled shall be deemed guilsy
OF q misdem eanor and shall be punished
at the discretion of the Mayor within
the limits of his authority.
SECTION a. That 1t shall be unlawful
for bull dog to run at large within the
| corporate limits of the town at any time.
That any owner or person having custody =
of Q bull dog, who shall let such dog run
at large, shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and shall be pnnished at the
discretion Of the Mayor, within the
| limits of his authority.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall
be deemed general and perpetual, shall
go into effect upon it's publication, and
continue of force until repealed OF
amended.
Done in Council and ratified under the corpo-
rate seal of the Town of Walhala on
IL, 81 the 9th day of February, 1902 and I'm
the 126th year of the sovereignty and
Independence of the United States of America,
@. w. Pitchford, Clerk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
What chlooo Said to Heysard.

Vincent Chicco, who went to Column
bia to have talk with tho Governor
about the blind tiger situation, has re-
turned to Charleston. Yesterday he
readily consented to tell what. happened
when he braced the Governor. Accord
ing to Chicco the interview was in part
as follows.
"Now, Goyernor,'' said Chicco,
"yoa're ~ gentleman; all the Heywards
are gentlemen. And Tin gentleman,
and all the Chicoos are gentlemen. Gov
ernor, tell me what arc you going to do
about this matter2"
There is but one thing to be done,
Chicco," the Governor replied in positive
tones, you'll have to quit this business.
it is my duty to ENFORCE the dispensary
"But, Governor, I've got wife and
many children. have to support them.
Pve got to make living; that's the
proposition Iu-up against"
well, you will have to close your
establishment, Chicco, unless you can
make q living without breaking the law.
Promise me you'll cease violating the
dispensary law"
Governor, I've just told you pm q
gentleman, and If / was to make that
promise I'd break it, and then I'd be a
liar. And no gentleman is a liar"
VERY we'll, Chicco," replied the Gov
ernor, decidedly, you've got to respect
the dispensary law or take the conse.
quences."
II can't give up my business, Cover
nor; I've got to make living and / don't
know how to do anything else"
"All right. Chicco; ) III and the con-
stables can settle that
Suddenly Chicco's face lighted with
hope. Governor" he Whispered, "Pve
got Q proposition to make to you."
what is it, ChiccoP"
"Ill quit the blind tiger business If
you'll appoint me a member of the
board of CONTROL"
What the Governor said Chicoo refused
to divulge. .--Charleston News and Cou-
rier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
"Hit Him Again J"

A sma II church was sadly in need
of general repairs, and a meeting
was held in it with a view of raising
funds for that purpose. The minis
ter having said $500 would be re-
quired, very wealthy (and equally
stingy) member of the church rose
and said he would give 81. Just as
he sat down, however, a lump Of
plaster fell from the ceiling and hit
him on the head, whereupon he rose
up hastily and called out that he had
made mistake-he would give $50.
This was too much for an enthusias-
tic member present, who, forgetful
of everything, called out fervently +:
ooh, Lord hit him again !"-Baptist
Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Son Sues Father.

Spartanburg special to Atlanta Jour
nal A case of unique and interesting
nature is being heard in the Court OF
Common Pleas, in which son appears
as the plaintiff agaist his father, the de-
fendant. The persons in the suit are S.
Q. Godshall, the father, and G. p. God
shall, the son. The plaintiff alleges that
the father has published notice pro.
hibiting the cotton mills to give employ
ment to tho young man and as the result
he is suffering for the necessaries of life
and wants $1,000 as the damages. In re-
buttal Godshall alleges the son is under
age and his wages are due him and for
this reason he has made the orders that
figure In the case
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
To Dine TnIman.

Charleston, S. c., March 12.-Messrs.
Henry f.. Welch, e. H. Polnot, j. S,
Pinkussohn, u. L. David, w. Thomas
and others have determined with the CO.
operation of other business men of
Charleston, to entertain Senator b. r.
Tillman at banquet on the occa-
sion of his visit to this city to
deliver the annual address to the gradu-
ates of the South Carolina Medical
College on April 2, 1908. These gentle
men wish to show the Senator their
appreciation of his splendid work for
the naval station and his magnificent
efforts in the Crum matter as we'll. The
authorities of the Medical College have
been communicated with and their ap.
proyal of the plan has been fully given.
The movement is entirely among busi-
ness men of the city. To carry out the
plan Sheriff j. Gilmore Martin has been
asked to communicate with Senator
Tfllman and secure his acceptance and
an indication Of an agreeable date for
the dinner.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
She InherIts si4s,oOo.

Mrs. John Hopkins, who lives in re-
duced circumstances at Ophir Gold Mine,
in Union county, says a Charleston dis
patch of Tuesday, will receive $l43,O0O,
the fortune of the late Charles Hill, alias
"Salem Charley" of Los Angeles, Cal.
It appears that Mrs. Hopkins's first hus-
band, Robert Alexander, while in Texas,
twenty years ago, saved the life of
Charles Hill and Hill made willof all
of his property to his preserver. Mrs.
Hopkins's two lawyers have gone to Los
Angeles to look after her interests.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
A Severe Cold for Three Months.

Tho following letter from A. J. Nus.
story. 81 suffered for three months
with a severe cold. A druggist prepared
me some medicine, and physician pre-
scribed for me, yet did not improve. |
then tried Foley's Honey and Tar, and
eight doses cured me-" Refuse ali sub
stitntes. For sale by j. w. Bell, Wal
halla
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Dangers OF Pneumonia.

A cold at this time il neglected Is
liable to cause pneumonia, which is sc
often fatal, and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened,
making them peculiarly susceptible To
the development of consumption. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar will stop the
cough, heal and strengthen the lungs
and prevent pneumonia. For sale by
j. w. Bell, Walhalla.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Number 8.

An Ordinance to Regulate the Shooting of OF
, Keeping In Possession Fire Works.
BE IL Ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen OF
the Town OF Walhalla, In Council assembled,
and by authority of the same.
Section l. That IL shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to light shoot, or to advise,
cracker, cannon cracker, Roman candle, sky
rocket torpedo or other Are works of any de
soription withiR the corporate limits of tho
Town OF Walhalla: Provided, however, that be-
tween the hours OF 2 o'clock on tho oath day of
December and twelve o'clock p. M. (midnight)
on the 10Th day OF December of each and every
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Pneumonia Follows a Cold.

But never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t stops the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an attack of
pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by j. w. Bell, Walballa.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25
Number B.


An Ordinance to Establish Fire Limits In
the Town of Walhalla.
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Alder
men Of the Town Of Walhalla, in Council
assembled, and by authority Of the same:
Section ]. That fire limits be- estab-
lished in the Town of Walhalla, on Main
street, on both north and south sides
thereof, between Ann street and Tugaloo
street; That within said limits no new
house shall hereafter be built of wooden
material, and no additional room OF
rooms shall be built of wood to any
house now standing within said fire
limits: Provided, however, that piazza,
covered with slate, tin, zinc or gravel,
may be added to any dwelling house
erected within said fire limits.
Section q. That all buildings hereafte,
erected within said fire limits shall be
built OF brick or stone and covered with
slate, tin, Zinc or gravel.
Section 8. That no building or build.
ings constructed of wood of any size OF
dimensions shall be built or erected
within two hundred (200) feet of either
side of main street within said fire limits
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25

IT. Il. Stribling, Esq, is our regular
soliciting agent at Seneca. He is author
lied to receive subscriptions, advertise
ments, etc., and receipt for same. We
commend him to our patrons.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-25

Sectiona. That before any building OF
any character shall DO erected, altered or
repaired within said Gre! iimits, a plan
thereof shall first be submitted to the
Tcwn Council for approval.
Section {. That any building or struc-
ture erected within said fire limits con-
trary TO the provisions of this ordinance,
may be ahated and removed by tho Town
Council as q public nuisance at the es-
penseSof the owner or owners Of said
property.
q Section 8. That any person or persons
violating any of the foregoing provisions
IT this ordinance shall be liable to arrest
ind fine or imprisonment, &C tho discre-
ion Of the Mayor within the limits of
iis authority.
e Section Z. That this ordinance shall
be doomed general and perpetual, shall
go into effect upon It's publication and
continue OF force until repealed or
amended.
Done In Council and ratified under the corpo-
rate seal OF the Town OF Waihalla on
IL. 81 the nth day OF March, 1902, md In
y N the t26th year OF the soYereignty and
independence of the United States of America
j. M. WARD, Mayor.