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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
All Right to Steal Coal.

Toledo, January 14.-The work.
house board has issued an order set
ting. at. liberty all prisoners held for
stealing coal from the railway yards
and tracks. The order includes
directions, to the superintendent to
receive no more prisoners from any
Court sending them in for petty coal
thefts. 1t is explained that no prose-
cutions for coal thefts will be recog-
nized by the board during the coal
famine.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21

shall be employed. After May 1,
1908, no child under IL shall be per-
mitted to work between the hours
of 8 p. IN. and 6 q. m., provided, q
child may work after 8 p. N. to make
up for lost time, owing to accidents
to machinery and other causes. Chill
dren of widowed mothers and chill
dren of totally disabled fathers, the
children being dependent upon their
own labor for living, may be per-
mitted to work, on affidavits to be
made by such. mothers or fathers To
the facts. On an affidavit being
made that any child had attended
school during four months of the cur
rent year and can read and write, it
may be employed in the mills during
June, July and August. 1t is said
that the bill meets the approval of a
large number of mill men. Col. Mar
shall has given the subject much
thought and careful consideration,
and he believes that the provisions
of the bill will prove advantageous
to all the interests concerned.
A bill was introduced by Senator
Dean, of Greenville, allowing manu-
featuring corporations to form or
join in mutual protection associa-
tions for fire insurance.
THE HoUsE-JANUARY IA.
Several child labor bills are to be
introduced in the House, among them
one by E. H. Aull, of Newberry,
which is similar to Marshall's, ex-
cept that it starts at once with the
12-year age limit.
Toole, of Aiken, introduced bill
TO reduce the State dispensary stock
to $350,000 and devote the amount
of the reduction to the school fund.
His bill also provides for purchases
of supplies to be made in public
from the lowest bidders on the steps
of the State House.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
The Boldest Speculator Quits Business.

Chicago, January 14.-La Sale
street, Chicago's Wall street, was
startled to-day by news that John
w. Gates, the most sensational spec
ulator in the country, has retired as
a stock market operator. Co-inci-
dent with this announcement it is
reported that the plunger has given
his son and heir, Charles J. Little, a
present of million, so that the son
may keep his end up among the bulls
and bears.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
Policeman Killed at Pacolet.

Pacolet, S. c., January 15.-While
in the discharge of his duty, Police
man Lake Smith, of this place, was
killed last night about 10 o'clock by
Will Davis, colored. The negro
has made his escape. Mr.. Smith
attempted to arrest Davis for trans
porting liquor and the negro resisted,
firing upon the officer and killing
him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
Over Seven Thousand Euchre Players.

New York, January lathe
largest crowd of euchre players ever
assembled at one sitting was gathered
last night in the Fourteenth Regi-
ment armory, Brooklyn, where 1900
persons played the game.
There were 1875 tables. These
were arranged in sections, so that
there were 40 players in each sec
tion. The dozen bands played in
unison under direction of one leader.
The party was given by the stu
dents of st. Francis College. Ten
thousand dollars, it is estimated, was
raised.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
Looking Out for the Future.

Washington, ID. O., January H.
The Chairman of the House Com.
mittee on the Judiciary introduced a
resolution in the House to. day direct
ing the House Committee on the
Judiciary to investigate the power of
Congress- to take possession of coal
mines and all transportation lines
necessary for the transportation of
coal on the ground that necessity
for the exercise of sueh power has
arisen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
convincing proof that the

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What to DO.
There Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulflls every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. II corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It,, or bad effects following use Of llauor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unplea asant
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 Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for It's won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases,
fyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST.. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery EyE
and book that tells EzRlIHiis5&
more about II, both sent n
absolutely free by mail, Fly .sl,tss sss
address Dr.. Kilmer g. Homo Of swsmpsoo,
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this peper.
Don't make any mistake, but reme,o.
Der the name--Swamp-R -Root--Dr. Kill
mer's Swamp Root, and the addreas---
Binghamton, N. Y.-on every bottle. u
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21

The Governor has granted par
don TO @. F. Hinson, who was con-
victed of murder, with recommends
tion to mercy, at the July, 1895,
term of Court for Pickens county
and sentenced to life imprisonment
in the State penitentisry.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21

sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
tion of the kid
neys; II 1t stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain In
the back Is also
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ,

hoSAo NouNIf,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner Of the firm Of r. j..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
One Hundred Dollars for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halps Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1886.
snAI a. ", GLEASON
~'' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, froe.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75o.
HalPs Family Pills are the best.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
BARGAIN BARHES.

If babies were for sale the most invet-
crate bargain-hunting woman in the
world would not look for bargain baby.
She would want the best baby that could
be bought, regardless,of price.
Every woman naturally Graves q
healthy, handsome child, and her crav-
ing can be gratifia if she viii but re-
member that the child's health 10 her
own gift, aud to give health sine must
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21

watch the label on your paper if you
want to know how your subscription &C
count stands with THE COURIER,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
Mr.. sohumpert sergeant-at-arms,

Mr.. Schumpert sergeant-at-arms,
without opposition.
For chaplain, DR.. Darby, DR..
Kinard, Rev. Mr.. Herbert, of Colum-
bia, and Rev. A. j. Harrison, of
Hampton, were nominated. Darby
was elected by vote of q to
Kinard's 7, Herbert and Harrison /.
The following appointments were
made at the request of Lieutenant
Governor Sloan:
r. M. MCGOWAN, assistant clerk /;
Tillman Bunch, journal clerk /; H. D..
Butler, bill clerk; J. r. Boulware,
j. E. Watson, J. +. Gooding, door
keepers Jas. p. McGorty, j. A.
White, keepers of committee rooms !;
e. B. Jenkins, keeper of presidents
room; G. Duncan Bellinger, Jr., II.
j. Fetner, pages; Robert Adams,
porter; Jack PRESLEY, Albert Nance,
servants; N. o. Pyles, mail carrier.
The committee appointments were
then made, one extra being formed,
to be known as the dispensary com.
mittee, to whom all matters relating
to that institution will be referred.
Governor McSweeney's message
was then read, as was also special
one announcing the death of the
Chief Justice.
On motion Of Senator Brown the
judiciary committee was instructed
to draw up suitable resolutions. A
committee was appointed to attend
the funeral, after which the Senate,
on motion of Senator Brown, ad-
journed until tomorrow out of re.
spect to the memory of Chief Justice
McIver.
j. F. Lyon was appointed clerk to
the finance committee and +. f.. Hol-
land clerk to the Judiciary commit
tee.
Mr.. Herndon, of Oconee, was ap-
pointed on the new dispensary COM
mittee.
THE sENATE-JANUARY Ia.
The Governor sent in a message
calling attention to the fact that the
anniversary of the death of Gen.
Hampton occurs April II. He sug-
gested that proper commemorative
exercises be held, and said that he
had invited Gen. M. G. Butler to
deliver the address and that he had
accepted. A resolution was adopted
appointing committee to make
necessary arrangements.
A message was received from the
Governor vetoing the bill instructiug
the State Treasurer to write off of
his books certain bonds. These are
commonly known as Lord bonds.
Senator Marshall to-day intro
duced child labor bill. It's main
provisions are: That after May l,
1908, no child under 10 years of age
shall be employed in any factory;
after May l, 1904, no child under the
age of IL shall be employed, and
after May 1, 1905, no child under 12
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.
How TO Find Out.

FIJI a bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours; a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
EXC emit
WORK.
Letter to White Cd Co.
from am OcOnee
Patron.

Conneross, s. c., Jan. 1, 1908.
Messrs. White & Company,
Monument Dealers,
Anderson, s. G.
Gentlemen: feel that it is due you
that / write letter in regard to the
monument bought from you, and which
was erected the week before Christmas.
1t was in every respect better piece of
work than had expected, and am
delighted with it. The material and
quality of workmanship are oeatainly
fine, and I shall never fail to speak a
word of praise for your house when an
occasion arises. hope and feel that
such work as you have given me will
largely increase your business in this
section.
Very truly, &C.,
Mrs. S. NJ. HUNSINGER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-01-21
SUITS rlADE TO ORDER.

Thursday january Goth will Spring
the Globe Tailoring
Remember
things
Summer. Respectfully,
& j.. E.. BAUKNIGHT, Walhala, @.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26
Goldflnch Gets 9th Bed and
Board fromFhistles.
SNEAK TRlCKJF CoWBlRD
Immense Numbers Robins Killed in
Southern Statesor the Stew Pot.
Effort toCheck the
Slghter.
RxEpllRO 3. CLARK.

associate meper American Ornithol-
ogists Unit author OF Birds OF
Lakeste and Prairie" etc.
Go to the irks of the city or TO the
lanes of the 5untryslde In this hot July
month. and ,gh overhead you may hear
tinkling tie. Look upward. and you
viii see a ard in livery of black and
gold swinpg hatnmocks in the sky. 1t
is the gohnch. taking its flight above
mother eth in a series of sweeping
curves dipping downward and forward,
mountin pngain to point in the hori-
Zontal me of its departure and then
down avn. up again, following course
which sjws constant succession of the
curved hes of beauty. 58tsi H.
The idhnch almost Invariably sings
ss II rs, adding the music of It's Voice
10 therhythm Of It's movement. The
goldnnl (spinus tristis) Is just now build
Inc finest. The robins have their sec
ono pods well on the way to caring
for thnselves the blacibrds are lock!ng
for tfr late summer foraging, and tho
natty sparrows have deserted their sec
ond ,omes of the season, but the gold
nnch laggnrd in love, Is Just beginning
10 ink of domestic joys,
GGDFINCTI LIVES ON THISTLES.
Tire is a curious feature in the life
of fr friend in yellow and black. He
maA ore plant serve for his board and
iodpg. The seeds of the thistle are the
chons. 1norsels in the goldtinch's bin of
fare 7 eats. with Its fellows, millions
uncd billions of the seeds of this farmers
nest yarly, and in the eating kills the life
rerm,f the seed. From the downy part
of th,tlilstle top the goldnnch makes the
liningfits nest. LITERALLY the bird makes
the tttle furnish forth both bed and
board
II h. been supposed that the reason for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

There Is, perhaps, no one class OF
working girls about whom so much has
been written as the factory girl, Poets
have sung Of her "wearisome silk
winding coil on coll" All classes of
novelsts have written concerning her.
The sensational novelist has produced
story after story of beautiful factory
girls, villainous toremen and handsome
heroes. More careful and cultured writer's
have lived among these girls, learned
their manners and customs. and have
written excellent stories, giving to the
public true accoust of the factory girl,
her life and trials. instead Of a false and
exaggerated description of foolish love
affairs and enamored millionaires. So
cialists have written article after arti-
dependent spirit OF the factory girl.
Philanthropists have. sought by lecture
and press, to interest the world In vari-
Gus schemes for the. so considered. adj
vancement of these girls.
What knowledge has been gained by all
this investigation and effort? Merely
this: That human nature. especially wo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

birds nests In stu. recently secured a
picture of a shore lark's nest, which con-
tained in addition to It's complement Of
lark's eggs two eggs Of the cowbird.
Not long ago l personally found the
nest Of a yellow warbler containing four
droica aestiva) completed It's nest on Sun
day afternoon. Tuesday morning it con-
tanned four cowbirds' eggs and not one
egg of the rightful owner OF the home.
The yellow warbler deserted in disgust.
l have watched the female cowbrd
while she was approaching the nest IN
which she intended to lay an egg. NO
sneak thief ever more plainly showed
by his appearance and manner that he
intended wrongdoing than did that cow
bird. She kept q watchful eye out to see
to visit was absent, and then SUNK
through the underbrush, pausing every
few yards to look about, and finally ended
in one swift dash for the nest. l chased
lance. She was back inside of five min
utes. drove her away again, and would
have killed her with pleasure had ! the
means at hand, for be 1t known that one
warbler Is worth ten cowbirGs and II
that cowbird egg had found lodging in
the warblcr's nest it meant that every
little warbler which might be Matched
would soon meet death by starvation.
ROBIN SLAUGHTER in SOUTH.
Something was said in a previous article
There has just been issued by the ma
tional committee of Audubon societies an
educational leaflet on this bird. The print
ed matter was prepared by VIM. Dutch
er, OF New York city, chairman of the
protection committee of the American
lOrnithologists Union. Mr.. butcher is
one of the foremost bird authorities in
the United States. The publication of
the leaflet Is so recent. bearing as 1t does
the date of July, 1909 that an extract
from Ii is timely, as 1t most certainly is
Interesting. In the North the robin Is
regarded as mans friend. Mr.. Dutcher
says: "Nherever the robin breeds within
the confines Of civilization man is Its
friend, and mutual attachment has
grown up that borders on sentiment, In
the robins winter home In the southland
all is different, for there no sentiment but
bird is simply a tender morsel to he made
an integral part of stew or a pie. In
central Tennessee are large tracts of
cedars, the berries of which serve to at
tract myriads of robins IN the winter.
One small hamlet in this district sends to
market annually enough robins to return
$500. at cents dozen. equal to - 600
birds"
From a member Of the Louisiana Audu-
bon Society there came to Mr.. butcher
the statement that conservative esti-
mate made the number of robins killed
for food purposes in Louisiana "from Il
quarter OF n million in ordinary years to
a million when the birds are unusually
PLENTIFUL
The Audubon societies are endeavoring
to checks this awful slaughter of BIRDS
which are absolutely necessary to protect
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hunting trips have been made. The first
was in October. 1902. At that time four
deer were killed. in addition to good
deal of smaller game Last year. begin
ming November oath, the club engaged
in three days hunt. Considerable
game was killed at that time, In less
than three days, eight deer, l56 cartridges.
seventy-eight hares, eighteen pheasants
and twenty-five turkeys were killed and
brought to the hunt lodge. Plans have
been made for two hunting trips this
fall, to last one week each. The club will
meet at the hunt lodge November I'd and
again December 9TH.
Every one knows that a good cook Is
Indispensable to a hunting parity. espe-
cially when it becomes necessary to spend
the night away from the hunt lodge. The
club is always accompanied by two cooks
and a waiter when on a hunting expedi-
ton. Men to act as guides and Starters
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photographed From

ed until, the sun had passed beyond ,,,, the
point of its greatest power. and While
she remained at her post the gallant nus,
tand brought food for poth lnother ana
There is another bird which, like the
godiinch. believes in late season house,
cedrorum) the very Beau Brummel Of
birds. The cedar bird has a crest which which
1t wears jauntily. It's head and under
is tipped with yellow and upon the
WINS as DROPS se Of ea ATS ke
whole tribe of birds, which can sit with
It's back. t, q ho2wing wind and never yer
Ing we'll grojmed upon all occasions,
The cedar bird like the goldhnch. Is
not afraid Of Winter weather There I
than to see q number of cedar birds sit
ting on tree branch during a gentle
amohsf to n aszs he G sae eg
Of snowflake catching Possibly the white
snringtme apple bio blossoms, of Which, the
birds are rather fonder than the fruit
raiser TTi KR e WV, TRICK.
Wandering through the fields on bird
observing bent, in this summer season.
a not infrequent' sight will be that OF some
mite Of mother bird feeding a young
SNSi ~ liip'I Ahhil ilpublc Ilci Slnc ~ Is
perhaps almost needless to say that the
yonngster is COW bunting (Molothrus
ateD. while the food-proVding mother is
z in reality only foster mother. The
female cowbird skulks through the fields
and woods, and drops her eggs into The
nests of other. birds, selecting usually the
homes of birds which are much smaller,
than herself Occasionally the birds
which have been imposed upon Will desert
the nest or build an additional story to it.
thus cutting off the parasite esq from the
benefit of the sitting, Ordinarily, how
ever. the victim lays her own eggs and
matches them with the egg Of me cowhird,
though as rule the parasite egg matches
first. The young cowbird, being larger
than Its nest mates claims nearly 5ea,ay al The
ers and sisters are sacrificed. The fos-
ter mother Will lead forth the breat hulk,
ing young one and care tQr u with all
tho tenderness that she would have Shown
her legitimate offspring, 81
The shore lark, often called the horned
lark (Otocors alpestris) frequently Is im-
posed upon by the cowbird Robert w.
Hegner, who has photographed many
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ing. as both small and large game is
very plentiful.
Jackson River runs through tho farm,
and Is we'll stocked with bass. A fine
stream, filled with brook trout. flows
through the fields also, making the
farm an attractive place for the fisher
nan as well as for the huntsman.
THE LODGE.
Near the center Of the farm, and about
two hundred yards from the river, is
the hunt lodge. This building possesses
considerable local historical interest. The
house was built in 1851 by Judge War
wick, who used 1t as a dwelling. The
land patent TO the land on which the
house stands Is dated 17Oo. The house
itself is built after the old Virginia colo
NAL style, being large square building.
with massive pillars in front. Large
rooms on both sides of a spa cious hall
make very commodious interior. a
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steady advancement. the chid's position
in.life is restricted 60 the humble walks
of life. This crime OF child-labor, be 1t
said In defense of the manufacturers
lies mainly with the parents and guardi-S
ans OF the unhappy children It is not
the orphan or destitute child who is thus
pushed out into the. turmoil Of labor.
Second, the unhealthlness Of the work.
This Is caused mainly by the close conane-s
ment and ill-ycntilation both of which
are to a certain extent unavoidable. For
instance, In a tobacco factory certain
temperature is necessary in order to work
the tobacco. Tie tiny PARTICLES of tobac-
co, cotton. ETC.. which constantly fill the
the less are they breeders OF throat.
bronchial and lunc diseases.
The wages paid the factory girl com.
pare favorably with those of other girls.
Of course here as etewhe5 , t6%egnneEbs
~ understand the work and are swift and
skillful are. in this day OF cheap labor.
well reuuited. The work i'll the tobacco
ratiVe.
The social life OF the factory girl Is
often n gay one. Dances. theatres and
INDUCED in as II she knew not daily toll.
The majority Of them have their, sweet
hearts, who generally accompany them on
in factory to find n predomlnence Of
old maids; most OF the girls are sure
to marry. There Is a tendency among
some of the girls to overdress. a woman
should at all times and under all ctrcun-B
stances make the most of her charms and
there Is small blame to any girl who
works for her own money. If she spends
1t for those dainty gowns dear toN the
feminine soul, but there, Is n law OF TIT
noes that governs all things even dress.
which many women fail to understand,
AS n class these girls are very true
to each other. Any real or fancied In
Jury to one girl In a large factory causes
the most bitter feeling and the most ex-
cited argument. 1t would be interesting
n student of human nature to hearitha
varously proposed methods OF revenge
which follow the oft repeated phrase !
know what I would do Some advise
quick and decisive action, some pres
mediatatcd and well-deslgned punish,
ment, while others counsel moderation
and time, The lunch hour on such occa-
slons becomes a veritabe debating soci<
ETY..
like other girls. What is dear to the
ordinary girl Is dear to her. She, like
the majority of the women of to-day. Is
working for her living, II she does u
faithfully, she deserves just as much
credit as the female NJ, d. or PHI. D.
There is in all this universe nothing more
commendable than the faithful performs
ance of duty, be that duty what Is ltiy.
."All service ranks the same with God.
With God. whose puppets, best and worst
Are we there Is no last nor first