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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Kentucky Negro Shoots Eight Men.

Owensboro, KY. May 22.-Bob Shaw, a
negro, supposedly insane, has killed one
man and wounded seven in the past "a
hours near Whitman. Yesterday after
noon Shaw was terrorizing the commu-
nifty around Whitman, and an appeal was
sent to this city for help. A posse was
at once formed, but as soon as they ap-
preached the madman's house he opened
fire on them. Town Marshal Watson was
shot in the face and Deputy Marshal j.
j. jackson in the back. Others wounded
were DR.. G.. HI. Pitt on the hand. boy
named Howard and boy named Pelly in
the legs.
This morning posse, headed by Sheriff
Kelly, went from Lewisport to Whitman
and found Shaw sitting on his front
porch. Shaw quickly barricaded him
self in his house. The posse tried to
storm the house, but the negro opened
fire, woundiug James Ford and John
Robinson. He apparently had only small
shot, which saved the lives of those he
shot at.
Shaw was shot at twice. He had two
revolvers, but announced that he would
save them for work at close quarters. A
great crowd gathered around the house,
keeping at safe distance. Will G..
Brown, deputy sheriff of Hancock
county, volunteered to go to the house
and take Shaw. When within fifteen
feet of Shaw, the crazy man fired, blow
ing Browns head completely off. The
body now lies at the door of the house
and cannot be recovered.
The burning Of the house is being dis
cussed by the posse and this probably
will be done.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Why Suffer from rheumatism.

Why suffer from rheumatism when one
application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
will relieve the pain? The quick relief
which this linimept affords makes rest
and sleep possible, and that alone is
worth many times it's cost. Many who
have used it hoping only for short re-
lief from suffering have been happily
surprised to find that after awhile the
relief became permanent. Mrs. V. Fl.
Leggett, of Yum Yum, Tennessee, u. S.
A., writes: 81 am n great sufferer from
rheumatism, all over from head to foot,
and Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only
thing that will relieve the pain" For
sale by j. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. Lun-
ney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Johann Hooh to Hang.

Chicago, May 2O.-Johann Hoch, &C.
cused of the murder of his wife, Mrs.
Marie Walker Hoch, was found guilty
and sentenced to death. The final argu-
ment of the States attorney and the
charge of Judge Kersten was listened to
by crowd that filled the court room.
Hooh appeared indifferent to the argu-
ment and the charge. When the verdict
was announced Hoch stood i'm stupor.
He seemed unable to realize the situation.
A baliff touched him trying to rouse
him. Several women in the court tainted
when the verdicted was announced. The
murderer is said to have had forty wives
or more,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Death OF Stephen Marett.

We regret to chronicle the death of
Stephen Marett, which occurred on last
Wednesday, May II, 1905, at his home,
near Fair Play, after protracted ILL
ness, from paralysis. He was one of the
oldest and most honored citizens of
7 Ooonee county. He was so years of age.
and Thompson Marett, of Atlanta, Ga. ;
Martin Marett. of Birmingham, Ala, and
William Marett, of Columbia, s. G. His
body was buried in the cemetery at Fair
Play on Thursday, May 18th, in the
presence of large number Of friends
and acquaintances. He has entered upon
his eternal rest and he sleeps we'll.
Peace to his ashes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Columbia College Commencement Exercises

The following is the programme of
the commencement exercises of the Co
lumbia College, at Columbia, s. c., June
I'd to 9th, 1905:
Friday, June $3.50 p. M, Annual
Celebration of Literary Societies.
Sunday, June 4-11.1 10 a. M, Baccalau-
reate Sermon, Bishop w. w. Duncan;
$50 p. M, Missionary Sermon, Rov. Il.
G. Beckwith.
Monday, June 5--12 M, Alumnae Day
4 to p. M, Art Reception; $50 p. M,
Lyric Club Concert.
Tuesday, Juno 6--10.30 a. M, Glass
Day Exercises; $50 p. M, Literary Ad-
dress, j. A. b. Scherer, Phi. D.; Award
ing of Diplomas.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Will Elect a President.

Columbia, May ga meeting of the
executive committee of the Columbia
Theological Seminary will be held on the
third Tuesday in June for the purpose of
selecting a president for that institution.
There is q great deal of interest taken IL,
the coming meeting, and since 1t has
definitely decided that the Seminary
shall remain open hundreds of letters Of
congratulations have uaen received by
the members of the board and faculty on
their determination.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
State Firemen to Meet.

Columbia, May 22.--A meeting of the
representative firemen of South Carolina
has been called for Columbia for May 80
to organize State association and dis
cuss matters of interest to the flreraen
and fire fighters. The meeting will be
largely attended and Chief May desires
through the press to have as many fire
men as possible present, as the meeting
Will be one of very general interest. The
call had been issued by j. b. MoNeill,
President of the National Fireman's As
ISOLATION of Fas stteville, N. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Mississippi Sells Cotton.

Jackson, Miss, May 22.--The Governor
this afternoon sold 2,575 bales of cotton
belonging to the State for 1855. This is
the last lot of the States cotton which
has been held for the past several months
on account of the low price. The weight
of each bale was not given out, but
averaging it at 800 pounds to the bale,
the transaction brought something over
$98, 900 into the treasury.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Tribute OF Respect.

The following preamble and resolu.
tions were adopted by Blue Ridge Lodge,
No. 92. A. f. NJ, at their last regular
communication, May 18th:
Whereas, Brother James Michael Nc
Guire departed this life on the 25th
day of December, A. l.. 1904; and,
whereas, in his death the State has
lost worthy citizen, the church faith
full minister, society useful member,
and Masonry diligent workman; and,
whereas, he was called to cease from his
labors in the midst of his years while the
noon day sun was shining brightly, yet
he entered into rest with song in his
heart, a prayer on his lips, and a smile
upon his face; and, whereas, he rrium-
phantly crossed over the river to that
undiscovered country from whose
bourne no traveller ever returns; there
fore, be it resolved
1. That in the death of Brother Nc
Guire this lodge has lost one of it's most
Nlrnest and diligent members and Ma
sonry workman who needeth not to be
ashamed, the church faithful and de-
voted minister, the State patriotic citi-
zen, and society modest, Christian
gentleman.
2. That we cherish his memory in our
hearts, strive to emulate his shining vir-
tues, whether in prosperity or adversely,
in doing or in suffering, and commend
the lesson of his life, so consistently
taught by both precept and example, to
all who may come after him.
8. That we deplore his death and
deeply sympathize with the members of
"a bereaved household.
Sa.%4. That page in our minutes be dedi-
Gated to his memory.
5. That copy of these resolutions be
furnished his family and also to the
county papers for publication.
r. T. Jaynes,
j. III. Moore,
b. S. Look,
j. f. Crosby,
Memorial Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Terrific Race with Death.

"Death was fast approaohing," writes
Ralph f. Fernandez, of Tampa, Fla, de-
scribing his fearful race with death, "as
result of liver trouble and heart dis
ease, which hac robbed me of sleep and
of all interest in life. had tried many
different doctors and several medicines,
of Electric Bitters. So wonderful was
their effect that in three days felt like g
new man, and to-day am cured of all
my troubles." Guaranteed at all drug
stores; price SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
chamborIaln's Cough Remedy the Very ses,

III have been using Chamberlain's
Cough remedy and want to say it is the
best cough medicine have ever taken.O
says Geo. L.. Chubb, merchant of Har-
Ian, Mich. There is no question about
its being the best, as 1t will cure cough
or cold In less time than any other treat
ment 1t should always be kept in the
house ready for instant use, for cold
can be cured in much less time when
PrInm Pnn ply P1iy treated. For sale by j. w.
Bell, Waihalla; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24

Geo. III. Cutting & Co., o, Worchester,
by the Pacolet Manufacturing Company,
OF Spartanburg, for the construction of
its mammoth No. mill The building
will be 500 feet long, 105 feet wide and
four stories high, having $4,000 spindle
capacity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the Walhalla post Office for
the week ending May 20, 1905: Mrs. M.
e. Evers, Louis Ashmors, (2), Barney
Morrison, John Mills, w. p. Priesly.
Persons calling for above will please say
they are advertised.
j. M. Merrick, p. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILL

Itching, blind. bleeding or protruding
piles. Druggists refund money if PAzO
OINTMENT fails 10 cure any case. no
matter of how long standing, in 6 to Id
days. First application gives ease and
send 500. in stamps and Ii will be for
warded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co.,
st. Louis, Mo.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
A Creeping Death.

Blood poison creeps up towards the
heart, causing death. j. X. Stearns,
Belle Plain. Mimi, writes that friend
dreadfully injured his hand, which
swelled up like blood poisoning. Buck
healed the wound and saved his life. Best
in the world for burns and sores. 25c. at
all drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
Cleared for Action.

When the body is cleared for action by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills you can tell 1t
by the bloom of health on the cheeks
of the flesh and muscles; the buoyancy
of the mind. Try them. At all drug
stores, 2S cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24

While bilious attack is decidedly un-
pleasant it is quickly over when Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are
used. For sale by j. w. Bell, Walhalla;
w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24

TO CURE A COLD I'm ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. #. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24
meteorological matters.

c. The following is the record Of tenn
perature and rainfall as recorded at the
q. S. Station, at j. d. Isbells, near Wal
halla, for week ending May 10th, as
recorded by Miss Laura Isbell, observer:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-05-24

Cooking Stoves from $3.50 to $40.
Every one guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton or money refunded.
Special prices on Rugs, Mattings, Cur
tain Poles and Lace Curtains.
Be sure to visit this Department and
remember that your credit is good.
1t will pay you to call.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
NEW POLICY OF THE STATE
LAND COMMISSIONER WILL
INCREASE RECEIPTS.
His Announcements Result in Many
Leases on School Lands.

That the new policy of the Land
the state shall receive better rentals
for leases of state lands is bringing
more money into the state funds is ev-
idenced by the proportionately large
number of protests that come from ap-
plicants for leases, is a report that
comes from Olympia.
There was one incident the other
day. An eastern Washington man
who had lease on a section applies
for release. He had been paying $64
a year under the old lease. He was
notified that the appraisers had ex-
amined the land and decided that as
compared with privately owned lands
of the same character in that vicinity
the land should rent for 1920, in other
words for So an acre instead of ter
ents an acre.
TIE applicant wrote over to ask ii
there had not been some mistake
made. He was advised that there was
no error ad that the SO rate went
He promptly closed the lease. And
this is said to be no isolated case.
With mighty few exceptions pro-
tests against the new policy appraise-
ments are respected. The appraisers
have been directed to be careful to
make their figures check closely with
what a private individual would get
for the same land did he own it and to
have the value neither too high, and
never too low. The result is that al
most without exception the applicants
when they find their protest for a low
er rental is of no avail, come up with
the money demanded by the state.
Some of them once in awhile decide
to abandon their application to lease
and make application to purchase.
Generally the land commissioner
office figures that leases of state
lands should bring to the state al
least as much as the interest would
amount to should the state sell the
land In view of the fact that the
tenant does not have to pay taxes
on the land and that he has no inter-
est on purchase price to figure on
a rental of say from 8 1-2 to 4 pei
cent per annum is not considered un-
reasonable.
With respect to the sale of timber or
state lands the policy of the depart
ment is to get the full market price
The appraisement is intended to rep
resent the price that private owners
could be expected to demand. Prices
naturally vary according to the char
acter of the timber accessibility, near
ness to demand, etc. On second class
timber the rates vary from Is cents
a thousand up.
That the policy Of better prices fol
the state is justified is said to be
borne out by the fact that the number
Of applications, even at the enhanced
valuations, shows a steady increase.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
CLATSOP BEACH is BOOMING
Cheap Round Trip Excursion Rates
From Portland via A. G. c. r. r.
In Connection With Excellent
Train Service Attracts
Thousands.

Train Service Attracts
Thousands.
Travel to Clatsop Beach has COM
menced in earnest and this summer
promises to be the banner season for
this popular resort. All hotels at Sea-
side and Gearhart are open and pre-
pared to take care of their guests in
a manner that has justly made them
so popular in the past, and that these
famous watering places are the OBJ
jective points of nearly all visitors
to the Lewis and Clark fair at Port
land, who have included in their itin-
erary this delightful side "trip to the
ocean, is evident by the activity on the
part of the A. & G. r. r. in provid-
ing ample transportation facilities at
extremely low rates, as we'll as the
propritorS of the numerous hotels in
preparing for most desirable accom-
modations for their guests at the beach
at moderate charges.
Round trip excursion tickets are
sold at reduced rates by agents of the
o. R. & N. company from all points
on that company's line to Seaside,
Gearhart and all other points on Clap
SOIl DGdCI, Tie OIlIy iOooAS SiA
loving direct rail connection from
Portland. In order to avoid transfers
to boat line at Astoria, prospective Wis
itors to beach resorts should be partic-
ular to specify Clatsop Beach as their
intended destination.
An attractive illustrated souvenir OF
this celebrated summer resort has just
been published by the A. & c. r. R.
copies of which can be had by address,
ing J. c. Mayo, G. F. & P. A., Astoria.
Ore, or c. A. Stewart, Agent, 24S AL
der street, Portland, Ore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
To be Sole Tenants of Flats,

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 8.-Colonel
Cyrus Sears, a wealthy resident of
Harpster, Ohio, has announced mis- in
tention Of renting two fine fiat build
ings here exclusively to negroes.
II suppose the white people living
in the neighborhood will object" said
Colonel Sears, "but if they don't like
it they can move away. I believe the
negro does not have a fair chance.
was colonel of the Forty-ninth colored
volunteer infantry in the civil war and
have been in some pretty tight places
with the black man and they never
failed me l am going to make the
experiment anyhow of giving them
decent houses to live in"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
Little Work on Ripsria Line.

Word comes from Riparia that lit
tie work is being done on the new
reilroad from Riparia to Lewiston be-
cause of lack of men and teams, says
the Review. Six carloads of work
horses were expected to reach Riparia
this morning, but had not arrived when
the passenger left there. Everything
is being placed in readiness for
rushing the work as soon as men and
teams can be secured. A small force
is at work with wheeled scrapers, re-
pairing the grade made four years
ago, before the work was abandoned
and Northern Pacific roads.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
MANY cONGRESSMEN ASSERT
THAT THEIR SALARIES WILL
NOT PAY THEIR BILLS
Believe That They Should Receive
Sufficient Money to Meet Living
Expenses at Capital.

Since the adjournment Of the last
session of congress there has been
much criticism of an attempt on the
part OF the house to allow members
mileage for the regular session al
though the special session adjourned
one minute and the regular opened the
next, is a Washington City report.
Much of the criticism has been ill
natured and possibly without know
ledge of the whole situation. Taking
everything into consideration, the cost
of living in Washington, and the thou
sand and one demands made on con-
gressmen, the salary they receive is
ridiculously small, and while it may
one trip to attend both the special and
the regular session, yet there is hardly
a representative that is not called up
on to make from one to half dozen
trips each year to Washington, in the
interest of the government or of hi
constituents.
Every such journey costs money,
even though it be admitted the mem.
bers travel on railroad pass. A rail-
road pass does not pay hotel bills, nor
does it pay the numberless other ex-
penses incurred on such journeys.
There is no provision for defraying the
expenses of a congressman in visiting
Washington on government business,
except when coming to attend ses-
sion of congress, and if the members
had taken the constructive mileage
allowed by the law at the last session
it would not have more than reimburs-
ed them for the expenditures they are
called upon to make during vacation.
Mileage or Better Salaries.
If an attempt was made to increase
the salary to one that would be ade-
quate for the service rendered, and
the ability demanded, howl would go
up from all parts of the country, yet
those protesting would be forced in
fairness to admit that the present SAL
airy is totally inadequate. 1t is posi-
bic that if an increase in salary was
made and the mileage cut off
entirely, it would reduce the adj
verse criticism to the minimum, yet
there is a justification of the mileage
law.
1t requires much longer and a much
heavier outlay for member to jour-
ney from Oregon to Washington than
it does from Maryland or Virginia, and
the members should be placed on
something of an equality and the
mileage basis seems to be the one less
open to objection.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
wanted-A boy with a horse to carry
route for the Evening Statesman Can
At once
GET IN THAT VOTE.

m .bp attendance at the Portland fair
\, Elks day. Contest closes on the
NTH Tpton's, Second and Alder
,.,.ats for particulars of prizes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
SPECIAL RATES BUFFALO N. Y.
AND RETURN VIA N. p. RY.

$500, on sale August IA and Is;
limit 80 days, west of Chicago. Stop
overs allowed on return trip only. For
particulars inquire at w. & c. R.
ticket office. }. r. GOODHUE,
F. F. ROOT, Agent Agent.
s. B. CALDERHEAD,
G. F. & P. A.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08

Good Meats. Fresh and Salt Fish
at Peoplei, Market. Phone 90, II
South Thh Street, A. E. Augustavo,
Prop.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08

Al Talking Machines now sold on
me installment plan-Stanley Music
House.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08

House.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
But for real good meal go to
Olson's.

Wanted-A boy with a horse to carry
route for the Evening Statesman. Call
at once.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-08
SPECIAL RATES TO DENVER AND
RETURN VIA N. p .RY.

$4,000, on sale August 10, IL, IL, IL,
80, 81. Final limit 80 days. For par
ticulars inquire w. & c. r. r.
J.P. GOODHUE,
T ROOT. Agent Agent.
S, B. CALDERHEAD,
G. F. & p. A.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-03-03
LOSSES BY FIRE ..
I. ARE ENORMOUS
DISASTROUS CoNFLAaRAT1oNs
6 OCCUR IN HOT SPRINGS, ARK,
AND NEW ORLEANS. .
Property Worth Nearly $4,000, 900
Swept Away, and Three Lives Lost
in Former City-Extensive Docks
Burned in New orleans.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. T.-Fire
swept the southern part of this city early
on Saturday, causing losses of nearly
$4,000. 900 and the death of at least three
persons. The fire started at 3: 80 o'clock,
and in five hours burned over an area OF
one square mile. Block after block OF
residences, business houses, hotels and
other buildings were swept away, and
the entire town was panic-stricken. The
fire-swept area includes every house In
Chapel street, all of Market street from
Central avenue west, Orange street to
Grand avenue and part of Oak street.
Among the buildings destroyed are tho
Grand Central hotel, the Lee house,
Moody hotel, Plateua hotel, Columbia
hotel, the county courthouse, jail, First
Methodist church, the Jewish syna-
gogue, and from 200 to $50 residences and
stores. In the ruins of the Grand Cen
trail hotel the body of woman was
found. 1t could not be identified. In a
lodging house the bodies of two men
were discovered.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-03-03
SPEED OF A RATTLESNAKE.
There Are But Few Things Swifter
in Notion Than Its Head
in Action.

In this wide world there are several
things that are swifter than a rattle
snake, but they can probably be count
ed on the fingers of one hand, writes
A. w. Rolker, in Pearson's Magazine.
One of these things is bullet: where
by hangs the explanation why it is easy
to shoot the head of RATHER, although
a marksman finds it difficult to place q
bullet along the fat. seven foot line be-
tween the neck of the reptile and the tip
of its tail.
1t has long been regarded as curl
Gus coincidence that even the man not
famed for accuracy has had no trouble
in blowing the head OF diamond back.
In the diamond back country only one
explanation is offered for this-it is tho
snake and not the man that does tho
aiming.
At close quarters, the instant the muz-
zle Of six-shooter is thrust toward 4
rattlesnake. the infallible eye catches
the range and in the fraction of twin
kle the deadly head has aligned itself.
AS the gun roars and darts its tongue
of flame, the head of the creature Is torn
OF clean as if severed with a knife and
the viper lies writhing, emitting a de-
faint rattle even as it's grim, relentless
heart ceases its beat.