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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
NOT A GOOD LAW.l
At Least That Is What Some People Think Of
the New Road Law and Township
Organization.
BY BYRON MILLETT.

According to reports, the new road
law of 1903 is not meeting with very
general satisfaction on the part OF our
country cousins living in Thurston
county. This law seemed to me like
very Objectionable piece Of legislation
from the outset, in that it centralizes
too much power in the Board Of Coun.
ty Commissioners. It proceeds on the
assumption that the Commissioner
are wise and honorable men, competent
to handle the district and county road
funds TO better advantage in the dif-
ferent localities Of the county than the
people living therein. In other words.
the proposition is affirmed that the
people are incompetent to manage
their own local concerns, but are com.
petent to select officials to act for them
in the premises. That this position
is illogical is very apparent. How can
the stream rise above its source? The
history OF this country shows that poll
taxes have in many instances met with
much disfavor, especially when made
payable in money. 1t is not only q
hardship to make this tax q money
tax, but now the road tax must also be
paid in cash; it cannot be worked out.
as it was under the old law.
Those who deal with people living
in farming communities know full
we'll. that as . general thing, they do
not have the ready money which peo-
pie possess who live in cities; that
their available assets are farther in the
background.
1t has been urged that under the
supervisor system, the farmers neg.
lected to do the work on the roads as
if they had been working for them.
selves. In the majority of instances
men are inclined to do right and not
shirk their duties. If the people liv-
ing in . given neiehborhood are not
interested in the highways in their
immediate vicinity. who are7 They
are not only interested, but have bet.
ter knowledge OF the condition Of such
roads than commissioners living at a
distance, or a surveyor who is unfa.
miliar with the situation.
1t is not to be expected that the in.
habitants OF the cities and incorpor.
ated towns will interest themselves
very much regarding this subject, Of
their oxen are not "gored," The peo'
pie living in the rural districts will
have to act if they expect . change
Some OF our Thurston county citizen.
are clamoring for repeal of the pres
ent statute. but the question naturally
arises, What will you put in its place.
The parties asking for repeal ough,
to be able to suggest or formulate some
constructive policy of their own alons
the line of the maintenance and i'm
provement of the public highways
The writer is q firm believer in town
ship organization, where the elector,
iof town have tho right Of local self
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
LAWS FOR THE STATE
MORE THAN NINETY BILLS FAILED
TO PASS.

What Our Congressman Have Attempted ant
What They Have Accomplished - Fife Ct
Bills Become Laws-The honors Of Success.
Quite Evenly Divided Between Them.
The five members OF the Washing
ton delegation introduced, all told, 10t
bills in one house or the other during
the late session OF Congress. At lcasl
four or five of these measures were o.
joint authorship-that is, duplicate,
were introduced in either houses al
the same time by Senator and Rep
resentative OF the delegation respec.
lively. OF the 10S measures Is were
passed by both branches and became
law. On 65 others there was no action
by either house or by any committee
One was passed by the Senate and
avorably reported in the House; one
was passed by the House and favorably
reported in the Senate; one was ad-
versely reported in the Senate, two
passed the Senate only; three passed
the House only; seven were favorably
reported in the Senate only, and l5
were favorably reported in the House
only.
Summarized, the record OF each
member of the delegation was as fol-
lows:
Senator Ankeny-Bills introduced
seven; passed both houses and became
law, too, as follows: Permitting the
erection OF smelter on the Colville
Indian reservation; to sell Fort Walla
Walla hay reservation. Bills on which
no action was taken in either house
four; adversely reported in the Sen.
ate, one.
Senator Foster-Bills introduced
26; passed both houses and became
law, five, as follows: Authorizing the
sale OF Puyallup lands; granting part
of public reservation for city park al
Port Angeles; allowing vessels OF les.
than 30 tons to engage in British Co.
lumbia trade; appropriating money fol
keepers dwelling, New Dungeness
lighthouse; validating Northern Pa
cific land sales in right OF way. Bill,
on which no action was taken, III
passed Senate only, two; favorably re-
ported in Senate, seven.
Representative Cu.hman-Bills in
troduced, 81; passed both houses and
became law, three, as follows: To per.
NIT entries on unsurveyed Alaska coal
lands; appropriating money for ligh,
keepers dwelling at New Dungenes.
station; for sale of Puyallup Indiar
lands. Bills on which no action wal
taken, 10; passed the House only
three; favorAbly reported in the House
six.
Representative Jones-Bills intro.
duced, 81; passed both houses and be
came law, five, a. follows: Grantin,
part Of public reservation for park q
Port Angeles; authorizing sale of For
Walla Walla hay reservation; extend
ing time for construction of Valdez
Copper River & Tanana railroad; vail
dating sales in Northern Pacific righ
of way. Bills on which no action wa
taken, 20; passed the House and favor
ably reported in the Senate. one; ia
vorably reported in the House, five.
Representive Humphrey-Bill intro
duced, 13; bills on which no actor
was taken, IL; favorably reported t
the House, two.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
A Little Girls Loves.

Lppencotts Magazine for May.
Bessie (aged fiyel was accustomed to
come to her mothers room before the
family was up. One Sunday morning,
while making the customary visit, the
odors OF breakfast in preparation man.
aged to reach the sleeping-quarters.
Bessie, with her arms round her moth.
er's neck, gave one or two vigorous
shifts, then with an air OF anticipation
announced" Mamma, there's. two ings
1 desc love mos Of enyfing in der
world"
"What are they, Bessie?" asked her
mamma.
"God and baked BEANS" Bessie re.
piled, smacking her lips.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13

LONDON playgoer, who had drunk
deeply At his dinner appeared at the
box.office of one OF tho principal thea.
ters and put down a sovereign, asking
for the best seat in the house. His
condition was so evident that the man
in the box-office politely declined to
sell him ticket. "What's the matterF'
demanded the applicant; what's the
matter with me?" "Well, il you real.
ly want to know" responded the tick
ct seller, "you're drunk" The frank
ness of the reply had rather a SOLDERING
influence upon the playgoer. He
gathered up his money with dignity.
"Of course Pm drunk" he said, cheer
fully, as he turned to 60, L" l wouldn't
como to see this play, if I were sober
would IY
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13

IT was the morning of the first OF
April, and Harold, the minister's son
little lad of five years, had been told
that he might ask the blessing at the
table. The family bowed their heads
and waited for the expected blessing.
The boy bowed his head reverently,
clasped his hands, was solemnly silent
for a moment, and then called out ju'
bilantly-
"April foolw
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
Reflections Of 4 Bachelor.

A pound of candy will do more with
a woman than sixteen hours of argu'
ment.
When a girl rushes up to woman
and hugs and kisses her, it is sign
she knows some young man is looking
A woman is so heroic that she car
wear a slipper three sizes smaller than
shoe that would pinch her beyond
endurance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13

KIrTY-Who was your friend ! saw
you with yesterday afternoonf
Clarissa-That wasn't a friend; il
was only my husband.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
The Rstort Courteous.

Francis Louise Hart in May Lippencott's.
A characteristic story OF the late
President is told by well-known army
officer. He took q beautiful young
woman to the first army and navy re-
ceptiou given at the White House dur.
ing Mr.. McKinley's administration
and the crowd was an unusually large
one. Just before they reached the re-
ceiving party the girl turned, and see.
ing the long line still to pass mur.
INJURED alphabetically, "Poor Presi
dentw
Mr.. McKinley's quick ear caught
the remark, and As he held out hi
hand to her, with one OF his rare
sweet smiles, he replied, "Happy
President"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13

THEY had been engaged only a few
days, so the sensations were still COM
paratively new.
"Can't you stay little longer?"
she pleaded, as he gave indications of
preparing to leave.
Well, perhaps a very little longer"
he said.
"How long?" she asked.
"About ten Kisses" he replied.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13

TILE Fairy's Dilemma" is the title
of a new opera by Gilbert just pro-
duccd in London. 1t is said to out
rival even that famous author in
grotesque absurdities.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
WHERE'S pa, Johnny?"

"WHERE's pa, Johnny?"
"He's upstairs asleep"
"Were you upstairs, dearg"
"NO, ms'am."
"Then how do you know he''
asleepf"
81 heard him doing it. He's sleep
ing out loud"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
OuR Prescription DEPARTMENT

Our Prescription DEPARTMENT
Realising our responsibility in this res
pect. we are scrupuloasly particular, in
every detail, using only the best ard
purest drugs and chemicals with gIiaran-
teed accuracy. 1t matters not what ply
sician writes your prescription, it will he
compounded in the strictest accordance
Herewith, by competent, reliable phar-
macist, if brought to us, and only reason
able charges made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13

9To RIA.
Bears tn. HIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
''s,:''" s &<xAZzzW,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
We RESPECTFULLY SoLIcrr

We RESPECTFULLY SoLIcIr
You to give us call when in need
Of anything in our line. Whether
you purchase or not, get our prices
= see our goods. These two points
alone will make you regular pa
irons. Then, we treat everyone Just
alike, child can do as well here az
an adult. We always appreciate pa
tTOnage, whether small or large,
and sell goods at reasonable prices.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-13
Attention

To you- wants in all that should be in a
Drug Store, is our business, and
the aim is that our atten-
ton to these needs
be so satisfactory to you
that you will depend on us for
your supply of
PURE DRUGS, PERFUMERY,
CHEMICALS, SOAPS,
CIGARS, STATIONERY,
PATENT MEDICINES,
AND
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12
Bounty Land Locals.

Bounty Land, October 1O-Miss Ida
Dendy, after spending two weeks with
relatives, has returned to Whitewater,
where she is teaching the Bear Pen
school.
Miss Julia Davis has gone to Anderson,
where she has accepted position in
Lesser's store.
Miss Cornelia Pickett is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Milan, of Sandy Springs.
d. A. Perritt is buying cotton in West
Union this fall.
j. j. Davis has recently heightened
and broadened his piazza and is painting
his house, and will also add other i'm
provements.
c. d. Corbin, of Whitewater, visited
friends in the community on his way to
Alabama.
w. A. Stephens, of Williamson, some
times visits friend in the community.
Jasper Doyle has made some needed
improvements on his dwelling
Mr.. and Mrs. W. n. Woolbright, of
Townville, are visiting the family of b.
Bagwell.
The new school building here is COM
pleted except the painting, which will be
done soon. New desks have also been
ordered
Grover Davis has gone to Anderson to
work in the machine shops.
II. f. Alexander has purchased Mr..
Elrod's farm near Bounty Land school
house. L. D.p.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with it's good
qualities can be surprised at she great
popularity of Chnmberlain's Co&gh
Remedy. 1t not only cures colds anGl
grip etfectually and permanently, bot
prevents these diseases from resulting
in pneumonia. 1t is also certain cure
for Group. Whoopingcough is nos dan
gerous whom this remedy is given. 1t
contains no opium or other harmful sub
stance and may be given as confidently
to a baby as an adult 1t is also pleasant
to take. When all of these facts are,
taken into consideration it is not surpris.-
ing that people in foreign lands, as wSN
as at home, esteem this remedy Very
highly and very few are willing to take,
any other after having once used it. For
sale by j. w. Boil, Walhalla; w. j. Lun,-
ney and Seneca Pharmacy, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12
David marett Loses by Fire.

South Union, October 11.-Last Fri
and cotton house and their contents by
fire, which was discovered between .
and O'Clock by AN aged colored man
who happened to be sleeping in the cot
ton house about 10 feet from the barn
The alarm was pro, ,tly given and Mr.
Marett barely had o.me to get out his
horses and cattle, and in doing this was
blistered about his hands and neck.
1t will be remembered that the wind
was high, and everything being so dry il
was with difficulty that his dwelling was
saved, 1T having caught repeatedly, and
being to the windward, its escape is con
sidcred almost miraculous. The woods,
perhaps 200 yards beyond the house,
took fire and were extinguishcd with
difficulty.
Mr.. Marett, year ago, purchased the
old ID. III. Glenn homestead, the dwell.
ing of which was burned several years
ago, the barn, an excellent building,
erected by S. S. McJunkin in 1876, escap.
ing to mark the spot and remind friends
of former days that here the happy
Glenn family-father and son-were
once domiciled. But Friday mornings
coniiagration has wiped out the last
landmark, verifying the sentiment of
holy writ, the places that now know us
will soon know us no more forever.
Mr.. Marett es the sympathy Of
his friendt 8 is the following:
$50 bushd seed, 10 bushels
wheat, so Up, 3 bushels cane
seed, 500 in Ools, 300 pounds
seed oottonl lies fodder, 13 600
pounds hayI 'ldings, 80 gallons
canned fruit ., fire unknown.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

DIR. and Mrs. F. f. Collins and Mr.. and
Mrs. #. III. Carter, of Walhalla, were
here last Sunday.
Last Monday evening good-sized
audience greeted the Walter Bentley
Ball & Co., the first attraction of the
Westminster Lyoeum Club. The pro-
gram of music, songs and recitations was
carried out with pleasing effect. Walter
Bentley Ball, the baritone, has attended
the best music schools in Cincinnati,
Boston and New York. Hallam Hick-
man, as a violinist, has few equals. The
selections by Miss Beulah Timblin were
much enjoyed, especially the "Sceno
from Herod" and "The Widow" She
was greatly applauded.
Rev. G. d. Mann, of West Union, occu-
pied the pulpit Mt the Methodist church
last Sunday and preached an able and
edifying sermon. Mr. Mann was pastor
of this church some twenty odd years
ago and it was great privilege to some
to hear him again. He chose for his
subject Sunday, "Saul on his way to
Damascus"
Miss Irene Miller has accepted posi-
tion with Mrs. Mamie Barron.
Cotton has gone beyond 10 cents again.
Rev. Columbus Wardlaw, of Seneca,
was i'll town Tuesday to the delight of
his many friends. Rev. Wardlaw has
recently returned from Arizona TO take
charge of the Baptist church at Seneca.
His many friends arc glad to soc him
looking so well.
Misses Pearle and Annie Marett, of
Fair Play, visited the family of Rev. A.
p. Marett this week and attended the
entertainment Monday evening.
Misses Mariah, Sue and Emily Dendy,
of Richland, were here on Monday shop
ping.
Guy Simpson, who works in the cloth
room at the cotton mill, accidentally cut
a deep cash in his arm while using !.
knife on Monday. DR.. III. f. Rosser was
called Immediately and dressed the
wound. 1t will take several days for the
wound to heal sufficiently for Mr.. Simp-
son to resume work.
Rev. M. b. Kelley, of Anderson, was
the guesto of Rev. r. NJ. DuBosc last week.
Mrs. Mamie Barron has realized good
sales of her pattern and ready to-wear
hats, ribbons, etc, this season. While
in Atlanta she purchased full line oe
all kinds of millinery.
The Chcswell Cotton Mill Co. is en-
gagged in filling al order of $500 bales OF
cloth for the export trade IT will be
shipped to China.
Mrs. NJ. f. Puckett is still in feeble
health.
j. H. Barnett has a few acres of cotton
of the "Pcelicr" variety which he thipks
will yield a 500pound bale per aero.
This cotton has a long lint and q small,
light seed. AT one time when other
grades Of cotton were quoted at S cents
this variety sold at 10 cents.
We are having beautiful Indian SUR
mcr weather.
j. l.. jennings, OF Glendale, visited has
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Jennings,
last week. A. l.. Gossett.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

THE NEWS FROM SENECA.

Noeuecd, 'JCIODeE H. neTe VIII Do
preaching at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning
Prayer meeting this evening at the
Baptist church; tomorrow (Thursday)
evening at the Presbyterian church.
Everybody invited.
Misses Grace and Ethel Benson, two
attractive young ladies of Hartwell, Ca,
were the guests of Mrs. j. ii. Adams the
first of this week.
Miss Sarah Livingston spent several
days in Anderson last week.
Mrs. w. ). Hunter spent several days
in Anderson with relatives last week.
Miss Carrie She!or of Charlotte, spent
several days here last week with relatives.
Miss Talsie Holland, of Westminster,
spent Saturday and Sunday here with
relatives.
Mrs. Hugh and Nan Terrell, of West
minister, were shopping here Monday.
Rev. G. Wardlaw and family arrived
last week from Stafford, Arizona. Mr..
Wardlaw comes to Seneca to accept the
call as pastor of the Baptist church here.
Mr.. Wardlaw and family have numerous
friends throughout the county who will
be pleased to learn that they have re-
turned to Seneca to make their future
home.
T. j. Hopkins spent Sunday here with
his parents, returning to Greenville in
the evening.
Eugene Lewis, of Union, was here Sun
L..
II. l.. Clayton, of Liberty, was here
Sunday.
Harry Poe, Of Greenville, spent several
days here last week with relatives and
friends.
Leland MaTstt, Lawrence Nimmons
and Glenn Shirley spent last Sabbath in
Walhalla.
Col. Henry T. Thompson, of Columbia,
is here on business for few days.
In the course of few weeks the foun-
dation will be laid for the new bank
building. The foreman, of Atlanta, is
here to superintend the work. Most OF
the material is in readiness, awaiting tho
removal of the remaining rubbish and
trash.
Will Lewis is spending few days in
the city with relatives and friends.
Wanted-The name of every visitor in
Seneca every Tuesday morning 1t will
be highly appreciated if you will kindly
| phone No. 3S any local news that occurs
each week. The correspondent will be
very grateful for any assistance that can
be rendered.
Mrs. Mary Elrod, wife of A. w. Elrod,
died at their home, near Seneca, on Mon
day morning, October Sd after an illness
of only two weeks, of pneumonia. She
leaves a number of relatives in the
county and scores of friends in the COM
munity who mourn her death. She is
survived by the following children: Mrs.
j. A. Brock, Mrs. Ida Timms, Mrs. Eva
Hopkins and w. G. Elrod.
Marshall Jordan left Monday evening
for Union, where he goes to be present
at the Foster-J ordan nuptials which oc-
ours on Wednesday,, the 10Th.
j. Nj. Phillips, editor and publisher of
Farm and Factory, has Just installed in
his office new press and gasoline en-
gne. He says that in few 0aN he
will get out sheet that will be cfedit t
to the town and county ana upper South
Carolina. The paper will be increased
in size. I..uC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

Cortelyou will succeed Mr.. Payne as
Postmaster General.
Robbers dynamited the bank at Free
land, Ind, early last Saturday morning,
and secured $4,000. The safe was blown
open and looted and the entire side of
the bank building blown out.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12
Many Mothers Of a Like Opinion.

Mrs. Pilmer, of Cordova, Iowa, says !:
zone of my children was subject to
Group of severe type, and the giving of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy vomptly
always brought relief. Many mothers in
this neighborhood think the same as |
do about this remedy and want no other
kind for their children" For sale by j.
w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. Lunney and
Seneca Pharmacy, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

The State Association of Rural Free
Delivery Carriers, formed in Columbia
several months ago, will hold another
meeting in the State House about the
last week in November. Officers for the
ensuing year will be elected and there
will be addresses made by several post
masters.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

FREE TO MOTHERS.-A box of Dr..
Molfetts "Teethina" (teething powdcrs)
will be sent without charge to any
mother writing Dr. g. j. Moffett, ST.
Louis, Mo-, giving the name of her drug
gist not keeping it. "Tcethina" aids di-
gcstion, regulates the bowels, overcomcs
and counteracts the effects of summer s
heat, and makes teethingI asy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

For the first time since the war a negro
has been put up as Congressional can
didate in the Augusta, Ga, district, op-
posing Tom Hardwick.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12
IL M latter
of Health

There is quality in Royal
Baking Powder which makes
the food more digestible and
wholesome. This peculiarity
OF Royal has been noted by
physicians, and they accord
lngly endorse and recon-
mend it.
CO. nsW YORK
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12
BUILDING MATERIAL.

One solid car load of Doors, Sash, Blinds Can make
from the factory. ~ ' ~ o''S
Ten pounds of Green Coffee 81; eight poupds Of
package Coffee, 81. ' e p'''' "
Ned, Rust Proof, Winter Turf and White Seed Oats
| of fresh Groceries, " Noi'P'o'o ''ooh
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-10-12

Shoes in all Kinds Of styles and prices to suit the
buyers.
If in need of pair of Shoes try pair of our Sham
Rock or Red Rover Every pair absolutely guaran teed
give perfect satisfaction
job lot of Button Shoes to close cheap All S2
1925 and $3.50 Shoes to close at Sl.50 and 81 25.
Heavy Kangaroo, all solid, to close at Soc.