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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-07-01
DON'T CROWD cHIcKENs

One OF the greatest evils and one
which causes more deaths to little
chickens than anything else, except
ing lice. is crowding. 1t is their in
clination to want to crowd together
just as much as possible, and if vol
have hundred chickens together
they will want to all be in bunch
together. We have gone to their
coops at night after they had gone
to roost and there found them all
huddled up in one little bunch. each
one scrambling to be on top, and of
course the strong ones win and. the
weak are trampled to death. It is
therefore important that too many not
be allowed to roost in the same COOP.
And it is also important not to allow
chicks of different ages to roost in.
the same coop. A single hen may be
able to take care of twenty or TWEEN
ty-five chicks when small, but when
they have reached the weaving size,
unless the crops are very large, they
should be removed to larger quarters.
The success In raising young chickens
depends entirely on the care they
receive while young and growing, and
if you succeed you cannot neglect
the little things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-07-01

and that they will eat them with a
relish. | have seen chickens biting
on the tops OF onions almost smooth
with the ground. and that when there
was plenty of clover and grass handy.
The chickens cant pull onions for
me unless they find their way into
the garden without nay Knowledge.
A. J. Legg, in Epitomist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-07-01

Japan. excluding Formosa. has a
population of 40.000.000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-07-01
SETTING TREES TOO CLOSE.


Don't crowd your trees on too small
space, if it is good yield of nice
fruit you are after, for the chances
are ten to one that you will get left.
The argument that the more trees on
an acre the more fruit, don't work if
carried to excess. 1t is worse than
too few. have recently found sew
eral large orchards ruined by plant
ing entirely too close; some peach
trees in a large orchard 1t seemed,
had acquired the Lombardy popular
habit, and were sickly looking. From
the condition of the orchard, it ap-
peared to have been abandoned by
the owner, presumably becau3e it did
not yield. Any wonder it did not
bear? Overcrowded; no sunlight for
the ground and lower branches; tall;
only few leaves except at the top;
able food exhausted. Why waste
money and time so foolishly? In each
case there was plenty of the same
kind of land adjoining, but if there
had not been, fewer trees should have
been set properly. Each tree should
have room to spread in the natural
way-not crowded till it assumes
lofty habit. OF course the latter can
be remedied to some extent by prop
er pruning, but still the result will
not be satisfactory. Some dealers
recommend planting peach trees be-
hnf ia
at the expense of the apple trees; bet
ter set aside little more land for
the orchard and have it good. Peach
trees are as rule the most crowded,
and are probably worse injured by
oyercrowding than any other. Ounce,
dwarf pears and plums are capable
of being planted close with the least
injury, but they, too. must have suffi-
cient sunlight and plant food.-E. w.
Zones, in the Epitomist.
THAT NOVEL ONION PULLING.
notice an article from H. A Green
in the Epitomfst in which he proposes
to make his chickens dig out his
onions in order to save time. fail
to see the economy of the plan even
II onions were not injured by the
chickens, as il seems to me that it
would be quite as much trouble to
gather the onions after the chickens
had scattered them in every direc-
ton, even if they escaped uninjured
from the scratches by the chickens
claws. Then he makes the statement
that it is a well known fact that
chickens will not eat onions. That
statement when applied to West Vir-
ginia chickens is entirely false. OF
course cannot speak for his Cana
dian chickens and Canadian onions.
but l had supposed that chickens had
very much the same habits and tastes
the world over. Only a few days
ago | watched on old Wyandotte hen
pulling out large onion, and she did
her work SO well that only the out
side peeling was left. | feel quite
sure that If Mr.. Green will allow the
chickens full access to onions for any
considerable length of time he will
k@n that chickens will eat onions
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-07-01
DAT SMUT AND IT'S PREVENTION

Dat smut is much more prevalent
in New England than is commonly
supposed, and while the loss is not
total in any field, observations anI-
reports from correspondents indicate
that the loss as a whole Is large
The disease is propagated by means
Of the seed, and all that is necessary
to prevent smut is to kill the spores
that are upon the oats used for seed
The Maine Agricultural Expert
ment Station has issued a four page
pamphlet on the prevention of oat
smut, from which the following is
condensed: Half fill. an oil or similar
barrel with water. and add one-haU
pound of formaldehyde (sometimes
called formalin). Place about TIVE
bushels of the seed oats in as wide
a sack as will readily go into the bar
rel, and submerge the oats in this
weak solution of formaldehyde for
twenty minutes. Lift the sack from
the barrel, allow it to drain a few
minutes SO as not to waste the solu
ton. Then empty the oats on to q
clean floor or canvas to dry, and pro
coed in the same manner until all
the seed has been treated.-Charles
d. Woods, in the Massachusetts
Ploughman.
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
disordered stomach

A disordered stomach may
cause no end of trouble. When
the stomach fails to perform its
functions the bowels become de-
ranged, the liver and kidneys con
gested, causing numerous diseases,
the. most fatal of which are pain
less and therefore the more to be
dreaded. The important thing is
to restore the stomach and liver
to healthy condition, and for this
purpose no better preparation can
be used than Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets For
sale by Stafford Drug Co, Stafford;
Thatcher Drug Co., Thatcher; H.
P. Wightman, Pima,
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
An ENJOYABLE Event.

Last Friday night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew
O'Bryan near Stafford, crowd Of
young people gathered and enjoyed
a social dance given under the
management of Messrs Geo. Nash
and William Cavness. At mid,
night refreshments were served
and enjoyed by all.
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
An Aggravating Cough Cured.

A customer of ours who had
been suffering from a severe cough
for six months, bought two bottles
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
from us and was entirely cured by
one and a half bottles of it. 1t
gives perfect satisfaction with our
trade.-Haynes Parker & Co +,
Lineville, Ala For sale by SAT-
ford Drug Co., Stafford; Thatcher
Drug Co., Thatcher; II. P. Wight.
man, Pima.
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
ROntezuma & San Jose Canals.

Some choice bargains in ranches
under the Montezuma and San Jose
canals. H W Bishop, Solomon
vile. At
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
FULL STOCK! Low PRICES!
No more complete stock is to be found than nov
showing. Every line is full to overlooking.
We have the Qu0dS you want and you have
the T7OUV ~ are bound have

so we VIII get together by US making you lower prices
than anyone else. All stock having been bought when
goods were low are in position to make the prices
that will bring the business We are selling many goods
for less than they be bought for the present market
Now the time to lay in your cotton goods. If you
wait until the goods we now have are sold you will pay
much more in the fall We have all the new goods in
material for ladies' dresses. For shirt waists one has
more different pieces TO show. All kinds of nice cotton
goods for skirting and shirt waists SUITS Why take what
you do not want when you can get what you want from
JUS. When it comes to embroideries have than
anyone and all the latest patterns See our new line of
crush leather BELTS the latest the white large asset
ment of belt and waist SETS We received the latest ship
ment of ready made suits for ladies and it is fact
selling them for less than the making here suits as
low as $500 We have white suits fine enough and
pretty enough to get married in In ladies' hats have
the latest at all times and the best assortment hat that
milnes sell at ten dollars sell at six. We know that
money scarce and we have always done all could
for the people of the valley in selling their produce and
everything raised in the country instead of trying to bring
in here other goods We the trade will appreciate
it and give us cal. We are the folks that keeging
up the high prices hay and it is possible go
ing maka the crop start at ten dollars or more.
You help and will continue to do more for you than
any in the valley Don't forget us groceries, we
going divide profits with you everything you need
FOR LOW PRICES THE CYCLONE
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
City Election.

On Monday, April 4th, the local
election of the town of Stafford will
be held, Every voter should cast
his vote for men who will conduct
municipal affairs for the benefit of
the town.
There are two tickets in the
field, both of which are composed
of business men of Stafford.
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01
Sterling Suits"

We have the greatest assortment the most extensive stock
lowest prices Spring and Summer Dry Goods Wash Fabrics
Linens, Laces White Goods Silks, Ribbons Embroideries,
Ladies' Walking Skirts large varieties Don't make
your purchase before you examine stock
Graham guardian., 1904-04-01

II you want to raise cheap chick
en- feed see the Cyclone 1t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Making Fun OF Roosevelt.

Washington, May 20.-The Wash
ington police have investigated an incl
dent which occurred on the plaza of the
Capitol to-day, in which an attempt was
made, before a moving picture machine,
to impersonate President Roosevelt Civ
ing assistance to pretended negro in
distress. The incident occurred shortly
before O'Clock this morning. A NOV
ing picture machine had been placed
where it could command tho scene, and
a man made up as a negro approached,
and when directly in front of the
statue of George Washington he fell to
the pavement. A man, who bore a
striking resemblance to the President,
was in carriage nearby, and he, with
the aid of a negro coachman, who wore a
livery, the counterpart of the White
House livery, tenderly lifted the pre-
tended negro to the fictitious Presden.
tial carriage. The man Stimulating the
President then tipped his hat, offered the
negro cigar and ordered the carriage
driven on. The incident was witnessed
by number of people, including two
Capitol policemen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Veterans Adjourn.

Charleston, May 20.--The Convention
of Confederate Veterans Of South Caro-
lima elected L. w. Carwile, of Edgefield,
commander in chief; Zimmerman Davis,
of Charleston, commander of the first
brigade; b. I'll. league, acting comman-
der of second division; w. d. Startling,
of Richland, w. 81. Hardin, of Chester,
and r. M. Lebby, of Charleston, were
elected members of the Pension Board.
There was considerable discussion over
the distribution of pensions throughout
the State, and there was much complaint
about the present system and law. The
commander was instructed to appoint q
committee consisting of one member
from each Congressional District to con
fer with the State Pension Board and re-
commend changes in the present law
The convention endorsed Stephen D. Lee
as Commander of United Confederate
Veterans. The convention adjourned
sine die at IL 30 p. m.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Stockholders Meeting.

A T a meeting of the Board of Direc-
IN tors of the Walhalla Cotton Mills,
held on the 18th day of May, 1904, the
following was adopted:
Resolved, That we recommend to the
Stockholders of the Walhalla Cotton
Mills an increase of the capital stock in
the sum of fifty thousand dollars, which
would have preference in case Of
liquidation on the same terms and condi-
tions as preferred stock heretofore is
sued.
A meeting of the Stockholders is
hereby called to be held at the Company's 8
Office, in Walhalla, S. c., on the 9th
day of June, 1904, at O'Clock p. NJ, to
consider and pass upon said increase.
E. r. LUCAS,
President and Treasurer.
G. w. PITCHFORD, Secretary.
May 25, 1904. 21-A,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Nervous Dyspepsia Cured by Rydale's Stomach
Tablets.

Mr.. r. e. Jones, buyer for Parker &c
Bridget, whose large depi nent stores
are located at 9th and Penn. Ave-, Wash
ington, ID. ca writes, under date of April
IA, '04, as follows: Last February, one
year, while in New York on business for
my house, caught severe cold, which
laid mo up for several weeks and left me
weak and nervous, l had little or no
appetite, and my digestion was very
poor. My physicians could not get at
the cause of my trouble, as my digestion
seemed so much impaired. 1 decided to
try Rydale's Stomach Tablets, being as
sured by friend they were good dys-
pepsia medicine. After using them for
a few days, began to realize that was
getting better. l gave up the DOCTORS
prescription and have gained 20 pounds
while using two boxes Of these tablets.
l never felt better i'm my life, and ac-
credit Rydales Stomach Tablets with
having cured me. l can recommend
them, most heartily, to sufferers from
nervous indigestion and general rum
down conditions Of the system. Walhalla
Drug Co., Seneca Pharmacy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Winthrop College Scholarships
and Entrance Examinations.

The examinations for the award of va
cant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission of new students
will be held at the County Court House
on Friday, July 9th, at a. m. Appli-
cants must not be less than fifteen years
of age. When scholarships are vacated
after July 8, they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at this
examination.
Scholarships are worth 800 and free
tuition. Tho next session will open
September 81, 1904 For further infor-
nation and catalogue address
PRESIDENT ID. b. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, S. G.
May 25, 1904. 21-26
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
- a. - II q TR T. n.
ss.,,as Bear. tho The Kind YOU Have Away: 8'pt
''s"s'''' Of LM<9H2zlzs<
Too Much Public Money.

In his address at the Bethany High
School commencement recently, Rov. w.
G.. Neville took occasion to say that while
he did not want to be understood as OPP
posing the various State institutions Of
higher Learning, still he thought that
they were receiving rather too much
public money at the expense of private
enterprises of like nature. These are
not Mr.. Neville's exact words, but they
express pretty nearly the same idea, and
we beg leave to suggest that as the peo-
Pile begin to comprehend the situation
this same idea is growing throughout
the State. The result of blind appropri-
ations for Clemson, Winthrop, the South
Carolina College, etc, is beginning to be
felt throughout the State in a way that
is not altogether reasoning. -Yorkvlle
Enquirer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01

believe With q growing conviction
that the salvation OF the negro of
this country liesswith the exceptional
men OF that race. - And those who
have stsdied the philosophy OF
Christian missions, and the progress
OF civilization, will tell you that the
same is true of all the peoples of the
earth. We train and Christianlzp
the exceptional men who are to BE-
the real redeemers of their race,
whether in China, Japan, India o,
Africa.
Prof. Max Muller gives authorit,
and conclug;@s testimony on this mo
mentus matter: "1he intellectual,
and moral character of a nation IL
formed in schools and universities,
and those who educate people have
always been its real masters, though
they may go by a more modest
name"
MAJESTY OF EDUCATION,
When Prof. Tholuck reached the
50th anniversary of bis great caree!
as teacher of theology at Halle hp
received hearty and grateful con
gratulations from pupils and friends
in all parts of the German. Empire.
The Emperor sent him the decora.
tion of the Order of the Black Eagle.
Students with torches marched in
professions past his windows, sing.
ing one of Luther's immortal hymns.
What significant and appropriate
tribute to one of the mightiest forces
in the empirep The man who was
fitting teachers and preachers to
mold the moral and religious thought
of the nation, might well receive
recognition and honor from the
throne itself. For without the sc.
curity given the empire in the ethical
and religious instruction of church
and school the throne itself would
become unsteady, aud the crown
would rest uneasily on the Emperor's
anxious head. And if for an empire,
how much more important for a re-.
public in which every citizen is a
sovereign and peer of the realm.
Other phases of this problem of
the nation / have not time to con-
slider. Already 1 have trespassed
too long upon your patience.
MESSAGE TO YOUNG SOUTH.
My message is to the younger
people of the South. Into their
strong hands the country is soon to
be committed. The facts of history
eloquently confirm the wise observa-
tion of Goethe, that "the destiny of
a nation at any given time depends
upon the opinions of its young men
who are under 25 years of age"
Upon them must devolve the solu-
tion of this problem. 1t requires
great wisdom and long patience.
But God rules and right the day
must win.
Young men of my country, in
everything dare to do right. Have
faith in God and the future. Stand
by the underlying principles of our
good republic and the coming years
will yindioate your manly independ-
ence and uncorrupted patriotism.
Kepler, the great astronomer, who
won for himself the title of "legis-
lator of the Skies" rejoiced more in
truth than in titles, in honor more
than in honors. When his work,
s'The Harmonies of the World,''
was first published, he said: 81 can
afford to wait century for reader
since God himself waited six thou
sand years for an observer" And
80 every man who is dominated by
honest convictions, aud is inspired
by righteous ambition to promote the
best interest of his country, can wei
afford to abide the certain and tri.
umphant vindication of the future.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Savannah River Lowest in Years.

Savannah, May 20.-A special to the
Morning News from Augusta, Ca, saws:
The Savannah River is lower than it has
been at this season for many years. This
afternoon the steamer Murchison arrived
at the wharf with part of the cargo Of
the steamer Katie, which is stranded ten
miles below the city on sand bed. The
steamer will have to be further lightened
to enable her to get to the dock. At 9
o'clock tonight the river here measured
only six feet and eleven inches.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
The Good Old Summer Time.

In the good old summer time, when
bicycles throng the thorOughfares, and
farm animals and roadsters are all kept
busy, accidents to man and beast are of
frequent occurrence. Elliott's Emulsified
Oil Linimcnt is the most serviceable
accident and emergency liniment in use.
1t relieves quickly and heals speedily
cuts, contusions. bruises, sprains, etc.
You get one-half pint for 25c. and you
get your money back if not satisfied.
Walhalla Drug Co. Seneca Pharmacy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Building Lot for Sale,

IN Lot, containing one-half aero, 1O4i
feet front and 200 feet deep. A good
we'll on premises. For price address
DIR. w. f. AUSTIN, Seneca, 8. G.
May 25, 1904. 21-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
A Great Ruler.

One of the greatest of rulers is the
liver. 1t governs the human organism.
When the liver is out of order the whole
system becomes diseased. Keep your
liver healthy by using Rydale's Liver
Tablets. They cure all liver trouble.
They cure constipation. Your money
back If they do not give satisfaction.
Walhalla Drug Co.; Seneca Pharmacy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01

There are 476 votes in the electoral col
lego. To elect a President it will take
23O votes. With the solid South, New
York, Indiana, New Jersey and Colorado
the Democrats will receive 24O. If they
lose either one of these doubtful States,
there is no hope, unless a tidal wave
sweeps over the country and carries in
the Dem ocratc President like it did
Cleveland in 'S4 and '92.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01

A report in favor of union with the
Presbyterian church in the North met
with opposition in the Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, in
session at Dallas, Texas,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01

sharp Reonder 70 the Bishops
Integrity Of his Declarations
Published the Next Issue of The Courier,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01
Are Your Lungs Wsakf

Does the cough, left by the grp--or
the cold contracted during the winter
still hang onP Rydale's Elixir will cure
your cough and heal your weak lungs. 1t
kills the germs that cause chronic throat
and lung disclose and helps nature restore
the weakened organs to health. Trial
size 25c. Family size so. Walhalla Drug
Co.. Seneca Pharmacy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01

Flag stations.
Will also stop at the following stations to take
ON and let of passengers: Phnney's, James's and
Sandy Springs.
Nos Il and 12 first class passenger, daily; Nos.
Q and 10, daily except Sunday; Nos. and Q,
Sunday only; Nos. 4 ami z, second class, mixed,
daily except Sunday; Nos. and 8, second class,
mixed, daily.
II. @. BEATTIE, President.
j. II. ANDERSON, superintendent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-01

before it was policy of society
were to find its first defeat at the
negro's hands.
"Of course, educational methods
may be unwise and inadequate, and
educational auspices may be unfor-
tunate and unwholesome. In such
event the proper course is not TO
close the school, but change the
methods-not stop teaching, but im-
prove the teachers" The repression
of it will result not in its extinction,
bat in its preservation" That re-
suits have been disappointing, there
is no room TO doubt. Even the most
sanguine and sentimental must admit
that good deal of prophesy has not
been fulfilled. Yet progress has
been made, and we have much to
inspire hope and encourage effort
SAID 1T WITH PRIDE.
Several years ago when standing
before a great audience in fremont
Temple, Boston, it gave me pardon
able and patriotic pride to utter these
words 81 come from State where
liberal and equal provision is made
for the education of our colored chill.
dren in the common schools, and
there is practically no sentiment in
favor of Withholding from them the
best possible scholastic advantages
Whatever doubts some may enter
tain, all are united and fixed in the
purpose to test the virtue and poten-
tial force of education in solving the
gravest question that has ever been
presented to the people. 1t is writ
ten in the organic law of the State
and has become the settled policy OF
our people,"
! deeply regret, Mr.. President, that
it is impossible for me to repeat SO