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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
The Panama MuddIe About Settled.

A special dispatch from Washington to
the Atlanta Journal says: The Panama
canal treaty will be ratified by the United
States Senate. The vote will be taken
early in February.
Colombia will be paid $4,000, 900 by
this government, in return for which she
will give quit claim deed to the United
States for every vestige of interest she
now claims in the Republic of Panama.
Panama will be annexed to the United
States by vote of the inhabitants of the
new Republic. She has already asked.
annexation.
The Republican party, under Roosevelt.
leadership, will be given credit for pull
ing off the canal deal by species of high
class rascality, after the Democratic
party had fought, bled and nearly died
for the isthmain canal during the past
decade.
The Democratic party will be given
credit for forcing the Republicans to do
the right thing by Colombo, thereby
saving our national honor and perhaps
averting costly and bloody war.
M. Bunau-Varilla, the Frenchman, who
is minister from Panama, will be incOn-
tinently thrown out of his job for prac-
ticing duplicity on our President.
This, in nut shell, is the end already
in sight, for the great canal question now
before the people of the United States.
Every Democratic Senator in Washing
ton realizes that it is all over but the
shouting and that the forecast made
here is correct.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
A Three e-MilIion. Dollar Business.

In its report to the Governor the State
Board of Dispensary control gives the
following statement of the business for
the fiscal year ending November 3Oth last:
"We have the honor to submit here
with statement of the business done by
the State and county dspensaries during
the fiscal year ending November 30, 1908
"By referring to the several statements
attached hereto you will find that the
total cost of liquors, wines, beer, etc.,
for the year has been 81 ,997, $50 Al, and
that the total sales exclusive of fresh
beer) have been $2,S17, ,a0S.77
"The net earnings for account of the
school fund for the fiscal year, which
have been placed to it's credit, amount to
$l20, 10000. The net profits that have
accrued to, and equally divided between
the counties and towns amount to S512,-
2l635. Grand total of earnings for the
year for school fund and counties and
towns $63S. .4Sl,35. Increase over earn
ings of last year $71, $500
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
The Same Old Sorry.

Columbia, January 22.-In the Senate
to-day the annual debate of the shad bill
took place and it consumed practically
all the time of the morning hour. Senator
Walker, of Georgetown, addressed the
Senate at some length on the bill, which
proposes to prevent the shipping of shad
beyond the limits Of the State.
Senator Ragsdale, of Florence, replied
and in the whole argument there was
nothing new developed 1t was the same
old argument that has been made for
years and years.
Senator Dean introduced a bin to
punish assault with intent to rape. The
bill provides that any person convicted
OF assault with intent to ravish shall be
deemed guilty of a felony and shall be
imprisoned in the penitertiary at hard
labor for term not exceeding thirty
years.
Senator Manning, of Sumter, intro
duced bill establishing an immigration
bureau. II provides for the appointment
of secretary of commerce and immi-
grafton who shall be appointed by the
governor upon the recommendation of
the South Carolina Immigration Asso-
citation. The salary of the secretary
shall be 81 $50 and that of the clerk
$1,000. The bill provides tha. So, 600
shall he appropriated for the payment of
expenses of the bureau
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
New Seneca alver sddos.

The new steel bridge over Seneca
river at the site of the free ferry will
soon be completed. The three con-
crete piers have been finished and ac-
cePted by the county commissioners,
aud the steel bridge has been shipped
by the makers. A force of ina
.chinists will soon arrive on the
ground and it will not require more
than a week or two to put the
bridge up.
The bridge will be supported by
three large concrete piers, which
rise up out of the river 90 feet
above the low water line. Thepiers
were built by King Bros, of Green
vile, and cost about $500 each.
They are built out of the very best
concrete, and are of the same gene
raj make as those under the Earles'
bridge, whichs stood such fearful
test when the Portman dam washed
away two years ago.
The contract for making and put
ting up tho bridge is in the hands of
the Virginia Bridge and Iron Co.,
and their part of the work will cost
$4,000. This will make the total
cost of the bridge somewhere in the
heighborhood of $4,000, but it will
be worth every cent of it. The new
bridge will be a great help to
the people of lower Fork township.
Anderson Mail.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
Congressman AIkse Attended BIG Reception

T.
Congressmah Aiken attended, tho big
reception gwen by President Roosevelt
last Thursday night. 1t was his first
visit, but courtesy demanded that he
should go to at least one of the four big
receptions given by the President during
the winter. Z
Congressman Aiken was wandering
arcupd with Mrs. Aiken, pointing out to
his wife the men of prominence, when
Uncle Joe" Cannon, Speaker of the
House, slapped him on the shoulder in
hearty style, and said:
Hello, Aiken, this is a great scene,
isn't it ? How are you enjoying your
solf lam delighted to see you out to-
night"
81 am pleased to be present." said
Aiken, in that hearty, frank way of his,
"but just between you aud me, Mr..
Speaker, / do not enjoy this half as
much as being with party of the men
and women of my district. I've got the
finest lot of people in my district in the
world, and Pm never so happy as when
among them, talking with the men about
all sorts of things and with the ladies
about whatever pleases their good souls
to talk about"
"Well, Aiken, you are philosopher,
sure" said Speaker Cannon, "and, con-
fidentially, don't mind telling you that
prefer palmer people and palmer things
than this myself" and the brainest Re-
publican in the House went on talking
with Aiken long time. There is de-
oided friendship between the two men,
and Congressman Aiken will probably
find that the Speaker will be valuable
friend to him as he continues to serve in
the House. Washington Cor. Greenville
News.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
Bryan Coming to South Carolina.

VIM. Jennings Bryan said "a few
days ago in a New York paper that
he would visit South Carolina some
time this month, and arrangements
will accordingly be made for his
reception in. Columbia. Mr.. Bryan
said:
81 shall go as far South as South
Carolina, and will speak in Virginia
and North Carolina, and that is as
far as l have my plans made"
Mr.. Bryan is to deliver free lee
tnres wherever he goes, says the
paper, and will pay his own expense.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
j WS
Tightly Locked From
Nervous Spasms.
Phy icians Could
Not Prevent Fits.
DIR. Miles Nervine Cured
My Wife.

DR.. Miles Nervine has been successfully
tired in thousands OF cases OF nervous disor.
derS, but never, has 1t made q better record than
when used in the treatment of fits or spaSms
thousands OF testimonials prove this, and in
nearly every instance the writer has stated
that the fits ceased after the first dose of Ner-
vine was given. The statement is repeated
i'll the following:
Seven years ago my wife commenced
having spasms or fits and | called in nv
home physician and he said she was para
yzed. He rubbed her with salt water and
gave her calomel and she eventually got
some better, but N short time she had
another attack. She was confined to her
bed for three months and the doctor could
not help her. She had fits frequently, some
times very severe. Her hands would cramp
so we could not open them and she finally
got so her jaws would become locked.
Finally / saw the doctor was doing her NO
good and ordered a bottle of DR.. Miles Re.
Storative Nervine. She received so much
benefit from the first bottle that got some
more. She has taken q number OF bottles
but has never had a fit since taking the FIRST
dose. She also thinks very highly of DR..
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and is never
without them. If there Is any way of max
ing this testimonial stronger do so because
OF the good the DR.. Miles Restorative Nerv.
inc did my wife."--WM. Y. ALLEN, p. M.
Elkvile, Miss.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot.
tie DR.. Miles Remedies Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., ElkhaTt, IND.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
A Pure Food Law.

The lower house of Congress has passed
by vote of POI to GS what is known as
tho "pure food bill" 1t promises to be-
come a law soon and will be one of the
most important measures ever enacted
by the Federal Congress. The bill fixes
the standards of foods and drugs as to
their purity, strength and character and
defines what shall be considered adultera-
tions OF misbranding of food and drugs.
1t also prohibits Interstate commerce,
importation and expectation of such mis-
branded or adulterated articles. 1t is
proposed to enlarge tho scope of the
bureau of chemistry 10 include the bu.
reau of foods, and impose upon it the
duty of performing all chemical work for
the other executive departments. This
bureau will be charged with the duty of
inspecting food and drug products,
which belong to Interstate or foreign
commerce. The secretary Of agriculture
is given authority to employ such chem
lists, inspectors, clerks and laborcrs as
may De necessary for the enforcement of
the act.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
RYLjAlk::';>.55 /: 5 TONIC
y HEAL CURE FOR
nj a T. A FRI "A

1t has recently been discovered that
the germs that produce Malaria, breed
and multiply in the intestines and from
there spread throughout the system
by means Of the blood. This fact ex
plains why Malaria is hard to cure by
the old method Of treatment. Ouinine,
Iron, etc, stimulate the nerves and
build up the blood, but do not destroy
the germs that cause the disease.
Rydale's Tonic has a specific effect
upon the intestines and bowels, freeing
them from all disease breeding mi
2robes. 1t also kills the germs that
infest the veins and arteries. 1t drives
from the blood all poisonous matter
anA makes it rich and healthy.
RYDALE'S TONIC is q blood
,u'ider, nerve restorer, and a Malaria
destroyer. Try it, it will not disap-
,Hoint you.
FOR SALE BY
J.aII. DARBY, WALHALLA, s. c.,
SENECA PHARMACY, SENECA, s. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
Cold Wave Coming.

If you have Rydalcs Elixir in the house
when cold wave is coming, you need
not fear attacks of Bronchitis, Pneu-
monia, Cough, Colds, etc. Rydales
Elixir taken when attack begins never
fails to check the progress of the disease.
II is equally successful In chronic cases
of throat and lung disease. j. ii. Darby
Walha!la; Seneca Pharmacy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
WANT ro smPRovE STATE HOUSE.
Committee Reports, Recommending Changes
that will Cost Something Like $4,000.

The commission appointed by the last
General Assembly to report upon the
necessary repairs of the State House
have made their report to tho Legisla-
ture. The commission consists Of Sena
tors Won Kolnitz and Marshall and Repre-
sentatives Moses, Lancaster and Colcock.
The report condemns the ceilings and
cornices of the house and library, these
being badly damaged, and in many in
stances are dangerous. The heating plant
and roof are also condemned and the fol-
lowing recommendations with estimated
cost, nre made:
Walls, doors, woodwork and
ceilings of Senate chamber,
hall of House of Representa-
tives, committee rooms and
main lobby repaired and re-
painted. ........ ........S 7,181 20
Brick arches and brick walls in
corridors on first floor re-
painted white. ....... 743 76
Ceiling in hall of House of
Representatives and library
repaired and securely sus-
pended: ........: :: ......,. 1906 90
Cheap stamp ceilig in main
lobby replaced by ono more
in keeping with the general
character of building .... 1914 90
Two skylights in roof over
main stairways, ceiling lights
directly under ............ 2,SSO 90
Present roof of tar and gravel
removed and replaced by
high grade tinplate ROOF. -. 1852 90
Such steel construction as may
be necessary to safely secure
ceilings ...... ............. 1922 90
Arches under front and rear
porticos closed with suitable
doors ....... -. ......... 45O 90
New heating plant. .......... 1870 s.
Total .............. S36, COS 81
The above is the estimate of the com
mission, without contractors profits and
contingencies, which, placed at 10 per
cent, would make a total of SAC, ,260 80.
Attached to this is lengthy report by
Architect Wilson, who was employed by
the commission to inspect the building.
The report, besides calling for the re-
pairs mentioned above. recommends
others, which would make the total
S13S, 6S5. 16.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

Secretary Wilson is arranging the de.
tails of the campaign authorized by Con
gress to be waged against tho cotton boil
weeVil. A number of government on
tomologists and scientists are already
enroute to the ravaged Texas fields and
to the Sabine river valley in Louisiana.
the pest having been reported from three
places in that section. There will be 30
or 40 scientists at work against the pest
before long. Thoy will organize the
farmers to fight the weovil and will cdu-
cate them in tho hest mcthnds of attack.
Secretary Wilson expects to make another
trip to the districts involved while the
fight is on and Drs. Galloway and
Howard, of the chronological division,
will keep in close touch with the situa-
ton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
Chose Convict for His Bride.

Kansas City, January 27.-Mrs.
Lulu Price. Kennedy, on trial for kill
ing, three years ago, her husband,
Philip III. Kennedy, local contracting
agent for the Merchants Dispatch
Transportation Co., collapsed in
court to-day when her mother, on
the witness stand, admitted that the
defendant had been secretly married
to John Kramer, a local lawyer,
since her conviction for the murder
of her husband. The defendant
tainted and it was necessary to
carry her from the room.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

L
wipes out national honor. Then
curses tho world and laughs at it's
ruins.Y Anothersays, aIf you will
let whiskey t,lone, it viii let YOU
alone"
A drnnken husband beats and kills
his pleading wife; wbiskey did not
let her alone. Two men ride down
the street in a fine vehicle, a drunken
maniac dashes into the vehicle, caus-
ing destruction and death whiskey
did not let them alone. A drunken
father takes the life of his innocent
child whisky did not let it alone.
Still another will say, aYou can't
legislate men into heaven You
can; you do lsgislate men into hell.
Why entrap the weak and tempt the
strong with occasion to sin. II the
law has nothing To do with morality,
why not establish system of ayaried
promiscuity" throughout the country ?
A pathetic scene is that of man
armed with license, granted by
great commonwealth, dealing out
that which decoys the bright boy
from the parental roof, estranging q
hin from the sweet Influences of
maternal wathcare, and with dis
torted sensibilities, crazed mind,
blighted manhood, hurled into the
cesspool of uuspeakable infamy, to
die drunken debauch and suffer the
agonies of torment. The Sonora
Banner of California has this as to
the contents of barrel of whiskey
A barrel of headaches, of heartaches, of
woes;
"A barrel of curses, barrel of blows;
A barrel of tears of world weary wife
A barrel of sorrow, a barrel of strife;
A barrel of all-unavailing regret;
A barrel of cares--and barrel of debt;
a barrel of hunger, of poison, of pain;
A barrel of hopes ever blasted and vain
A barrel of falsehood, barrel of cries
That fall from the maniac's lips as ne
dies;
A barrel of poverty, ruin and blight;
A barrel of terror that grows with the
night;
A barrel of crimes and barrel groans;
barrel of orphans most pitiful means;
A barrel of serpents that hiss as they
pass
From the head of the liquor that glows
in the glass.
A graphic description of saloon:
"Outside, upon one wall, l would
paint death upon the pale horse,' his
strong arms welding thunderbolts,
and the fiery hoofs of his flying steed
treading down everything that is fair
and lovely-the Garden of Eden
spread before him and blackened
waste behind him. Upon the other
wall l would draw the picture of a
wretched hovel, once happy homd,
the roof broken in, the window
stuffed with rags, and in the door
way a weeping wife, with ragged
children clinging to her skirts, pite-
ously beseeching her for bread; while
in the distance should be seen the
once happy husband and father, now
a reeling drunkard ON his way to the
hut he callshis home. An embellished
arch should overtop the saloon roof
with the shameful announcement,
whisky for SALE Under this arch l
would hang the picture of one hun
dred thousand drunken boys, rushing
with staggering steps, bended form,
bleared eyes, peaked cheek, to an
eternal ruin. Before this awful pic
ture | would summon all the saloon
dealers Of the land, roll back if posi-
bic the curtain of futurity and let
them see the awful horrors of the
doom of the damned."-Ruv. T.. G..
Mobley, in Atlanta Journal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
Notice TO Administrators, Executors, Guardians
and Trustees.

All Administrators, Executors, Guar
dians and Trustees are hereby notified
to make their Annual Returns to this
office during the months Of January and
February as required by law.
ID. A. Smith,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee county, 3. @.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

Congressman Berleson, of Texas,
in order to be voter and retain his
privilege as an Office holder, travelled
5000 miles to pay his poll tax of
$1.75. Under the law of that State
this tax could not be paid by proxy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

Caleb Tharp, the oldest soldier Of
the civil war, died last Thursday at
Ripley, Ohio, aged 1O2. He was
60 at the time of enlistment. He
leaves a widow l01 years old,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

Winter coughs are apt to result in con-
sumption If neglected. They can be
soon broken up by using Foley's Honey
and Tar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY co.

BETWEEN BELTON AND WALHALIA.
Time Table No. 4.--m Eject Nov. 20. 1908.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

The most reliable preparation for kid
ney troubles on the market is F,loy's
Kidney Cure.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03
To Try Peach Growing.

Senator A. G. Latimer, w. G. Lati-
mer and w. G. Brown are to make
an experiment in growing peaches.
The experiment will be on quite an
extensive scale. They have just set
out about 10000 young Elberta
peach trees on lands they own
around Belton. 1t is thought the
high, sandy ridge around Bolton
will be found to be especially adapted
to peach growing, and they are
going to give the business a thor.
ough trial. Anderson Mail.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

On account of the high price of
cotton and the low price of goods,
Pacolet Mills, at New Holland, Ca,
shut down last Saturday for an in
definite period.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

A cage fell 800 feet in shaft at
Bryar Hill, Pa, coal mine last Thurs
day. -Four men were killed and a
number of others injured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-03

l2 10 9 3 "a
Douglas Island news., 1904-06-29
Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Dart, who form erly lived in Douglas, and who spent the winter in Dawson, went, on one of the recent boats to Southern California.

The Scandinavians and Films of Douglas Island celebrated the Mid summer Festival, by social and dance at Ohman's Hall, last Friday night. The affair was given under the auspices of the newly formed organization, known as the "Order Of the Midnight Sum- The program comprised songs, speeches, recitations, refreshments and dancing.
Douglas Island news., 1904-06-29
Don't Forget

that an excellent dinner will be served July 4th in the Lindstrom building, commencing at 11:30 a. m. The ladies of the M. B. church are making exten- sive preparations, and will be prepared to serve rapidly all who come. Don't spoil your day by staying at home to cook.
Douglas Island news., 1904-06-29

All ladies interested in aTemperance Work" on Douglas Island, are request ed to meet in the M. E. church next Wednesday, July 9th, at 3 p. m.
 MRS. L. H. PEDERsEN.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-05-27
OFFICIALS VISIT


Supt. w. r. Scott and Resident
Engineer A. l.. Fitzgerald spent q few
hours here yesterday on business con-
nected with the contemplated railroad
changes. The party left for Sparks
last night accompanied by Asst. Supt.
Shaughnnessy and Asst. Master Me-
chanic Pratt where they met Manager
w. H. bancroft and party of the Ore
gon Short Line. The officials return
ed east at one o'clock this after noon on
a three car special containing Manager
Bancroft and Supt. Scott and party.
From this point Engineer F. w.
Younghans manipulated the throttle
while Conductor Gernant took charge
Of the train.
An unconfirmed rumor is afloat that
Sparks will be made the passenger
terminal the first Of June.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-05-27
Too Great a Risk.

In almost every neighborhood some
n has died from an attack of colic
or cholera morbus. often before medi-
cine could be procured or a physician
summoned. A reliable remedy for
these diseases should be kept at hand.
The risk is too great for anyone tc
take. Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoa Remedy has undoubt.
eddy saved the lives Of more people and
relieved more pain and suffering thar
any other medicine In use. It car
always be depended upon. For sale
by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-05-27
A Startling Test.

To save a life. Or. r. 6. Merritt. Of
No. Mehoopany. Pa. made a startling
test resulting In a wonderful cure.
He writes. "a patient a attacked
with violent hemorrhages. caused BY
liberation OF the stomach. had
often found Electric Bitters excellent
for acute stomach and liver troubles SC
| prescribed them. The patient gained
from the first. and has not had an at
tack in IA months Electric Bitters
are positively guaranteed for Dyspep-
sia, Indigestion. Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only
soc at Wadsworth Drug Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-05-27
A Farmer Slaughtered Out.

"A man living on a farm near here
came In a short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. hand
ed him a bottle Of C~hamberlain's Pain
Balm and told him to use It freely and
If not satisfied after using 1t he need
not pay a cent for IT," says C. P.
Ryder. Of Pattens Mills. N. T.. "A
few days later he walked into the store
as straight as a string and handed me
a dollar saying. give me another
bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
wait It In the house all the time for
1t cured me-" For sale by E. Girls
void.