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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
HARVEY II. HANNAH.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-08-17

STATE SENATOR.
f. M. McREE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Negro Soldiers &c: Severe ArralsHmsn..

Brownsville, Texas, Nov. 28.-
Gen. A. b. Nettleton, of Chicago, a
former assistant secretary of the
treasury, at the quest of ,he citizens
committee in view of the fierce criti-
cism following the discharge of the
negro troops, has completed an ex-
haustive investigation of the tragedy
of August ~, and his report to the
Secretary of War confirms in every
particular the conclusions reached by
the two army officers upon which the
President took action.
The statement probably constitutes
the most conclusive and damning in
dictment ever brought against the
soldiers of any race wearing the uni
form and welding the weapons of a
civilized government. The report
continues that the negro troops were
treated with consideration, the same
as in the North, but th conduct of
the negroes was often aggressive and
insolent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Seneca Cotton Warehouse {

from them. They were laid out in
the fields adjoining the railway,
where they remained for several
hours until they could be placed in a
coach and brought to the city"
Mr.. Curtis has in his possession a
valuable case of Jewels which was
handed to him by lady. He does
not know to whom it belongs and
why it was handed to him. 1t evi.
IDENTIFY is the property of some one
of means as it contains heavy set
diamond ring and other jewels of
value.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

One OF the strangest cargoes ever
carried consisted of several tons of
dried flies, which arrived in London
the other day from Brazil. They
are mixed with meal and make fine
food for chickens. They bring about
sixteen cents pound and there are
about sixteen pounds to the bushel.
The importers used to get only ten
cents ponnd, but the demand has
increased greatly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

the reading of his pupils. Aud he
should also be able to say "Read this !;
| have read.it and know it will do you
good" But while this is good, it is
still better if the school has a good
library of its own-and every school
that hasn't one ought to begin at
once to collect one. The students
have the privilege of it's use then at
all times and refer 70 it any time that
1T becomes necessary, thereby get
ting a great deal more benefit from
it than from public library. Here,
also, the teacher is benefited, for he
has more time to examine the books
and can also superintend the buying,
and so good books only will be
bought. The teacher can also look
up on any topics not perfectly fresh
in his mind with more ease.
A good museum is also good
thing fc ny school. They are not
as plentiful, however, as libraries,
but with little care one can be
started, and by constant addition
may grow to be of good size. A
museum is more instructive than it
usually gets credit for being. There
the child can see numbers of differ
ent things found in different parts of
the country, but better .than that, he
can also handle them, thus putting
motor action to work.
w. G. Keith.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Ansel Makes Appointments.

Greenville, November 3O.-Gov-
ernor-elect Martin F. Ansel has an
nounced the appointment A. J.
Bethea, of Darlington, as the Private
Secretary to the Governor, and Miss
Alice Henderson as the Private Ste
nographer to the Governor. Mr..
Bethea was highly recommended to
Mr.. Ansel by many influential per-
sons of the State, and especially by
those of the Pee Dee section.
Mr.. Bethea was born and raised in
Marion and moved to Darlington
several years ago, where he became
the editor of the Darlington Press,
weekly newspaper of much moment
in the Pee Dee section. Mr.. Ansel
made this appointment after much
deliberate consideration and it will
doubtless be satisfactory to the peo-
pie of the State in general.
Miss Henderson is at present the
stenographer of Governor Hayward
and she has been capable at all times
and the appointment is deserved.
She has many friends all over South
Carolina who will have cause to con-
gratulate her.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Heyward on immigration.

Columbia, Nov. 2S.-Being in
formed that immigrants intended for
South Carolina were being held up
at Ellis Island by the wholesale, Gov.
Hayward has sent the following tele
gram to Robert Waltham, commits
sioner of immigration, Ellis Island:
"Please advise facts. We have
not single person coming in on adj
vanced, assisted or prepaid passage,
80 far as we are cognizant, and not
one under even suggestion of con-
tract, but all under strict compliance
with United States statutes. If this
is correct, propose to carry the mat
ter to the President Immediately,
and consequently request that you
wire the facts, considering this as a
notice of appeal. This State is one
of the constituent States of the Un-
ion, has been acting in an open, legal
manner under United States laws, as
interpreted by the State department,
in all its immigration work, and any
attempt of the kind reported will be
most vigorously resisted.
"D. G. Hayward, Governor"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Rawlings "Last" Chance.

Atlanta, Nov. 28.-The State Su.
preme Court tonight refused to issue
an order on mandamus directing
Judge Mitchell to certify bill of
exceptions in the case of J. G. Raw
lings, sentenced to hang December d,
at Valdosta with negro, Alf Moore,
convicted as an accomplice.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Relation OF School and Community

The school should be the magnetic
center around which everything else
in the community revolves. 1t
should be made 80 attractive that,
not only would the children be de-
lighted to come, but 80 much 50 that
even the parents would be glad to
spend as much of their time as posi-
bic there. If teacher would ac-
complish the best results he should
be intimately acquainted with the
parents of every child under his care,
and if they could be induced to visit
the school often he would he given
this opportunity, and that, too, with
out taking up as much time as he
would need to visit the different
homes, thereby giving him more time
for the duties which necessarily de-
volve on a leader along all lines. If
the superintendent and the patrons
can work in perfect harmony the
school will certainly he a success,
and this should be the work of the
head of the school. After he has
the interest of the people he can be-
gin to make use of them. For in
stance, if the pastors of the different
churches are interested in school
work they can be used in an indefi-
mite number of ways. They could
be used as lecturers in case there is a
school entertainment, they could
be used to spread the advantages
which could be derived from this
particular school, and l have even
known them to give certain per
cent of the weekly offering to aid a
struggling library, or for pictures
with which to decorate the school
building. The pastor, being an i'm.
portant man among his own congre-
cation, it is worth while to cultivate
his acquaintance and friendship, if
for no other reason than for his in
fluence.
Then, again, the editor can be of a
great deal of use. His paper should
be used for all educational purposes.
He can be induced to print things
relating to the school, such as reports,
announcements of entertainments,
and the other innumerable things
which the teacher wants put before
the public. Besides this, the news
paper is getting to be an important
factor in an education. Past history
is taught in school, but for present
history, that is the things going on
in the world now, the newspaper is
the only source Of knowledge.
To any school the public library is
an important factor if rightly used.
If it is possible the teacher should
arrange TO have one or two reading
rooms open to students only for an
hour or two each day. The teacher
should examine the library himself
and see just what it contains, for he
will then know better how to direct
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Passed Examination Successfully.

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn,
writes: 81 tried several kidney remedies,
and was treated by our best physicians
for diabetes, but did not improve until !
took Foley's Kidney Cure. After the
second bottle | showed improvement,
and five bottles cured me completely. 1
have since passed rigid examination for
life insurance" Foley's Kidney Cure
cures backache aud all forms of kidney
and bladder trouble j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
PRESIDENT SAMUEL SPENCER KILLED
THREE GUESTS AND THREE EMPLOYEES
ALSO PERISH-SEvERAL INJURED.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 29.-Sam-
uel Spencer, President of the South
ern Railway Company, and recog-
nized as one of the foremost men in
the development of the Southern
States, was killed this morning at
6.10 o'clock in a rear-end collision in
which two fast southbound passenger
trains were involved, ten miles south
of Lyncbburg and mile north of
Lawyers depot. In the same wreck
three of his guests were killed. Only
Mr.. Spencer's private secretary, f.
Merrill, of New York city, and one
of the three porters survived the ac-
cident.
Six others besides President Spen-
Ger were killed outright.
Among the injured was John w.
Cruett, of Baltimore, the Supreme
Organizer of the Hepiasophs, whose
back was badly wrenched. Mr..
Cruett was on his way to Walhalla
to attend the annual banquet of the
Heptasophs there.
ASLEEP WHEN CRASH CAME.
President Spencer and his entire
party occupied the rear car on the
forward train and as far as is known
were sleeping when the collision hap
pened and the probabilities are that
all of them, excepting Dispatcher
Davis were killed instantly. 1t was
certain that life was extinct before
the flames touched them. President
Spencer's body was burned almost
beyond recognition. President Spen-
GERS car was attached to the rear of
the Jacksonville train, which was
standing still when struck.
President Spencer was lying di-
rectly under the big locomotive of
the rear train. So great was the
force of the impact that the forward
train was sent at least $50 feet ahead,
the locomotive going over and upon
the body of Mr.. Spencer. Until after
the deoris burned itself out and the
engine cooled off the bodies could
not be removed.
The impact drove the combination
car forward and the express car
lifted up together with its truck and
crushed the car 40 feet, leaving the
remainder of the car strewn with
tons of baggage and colored passen-
gers, who were pushed back, as the
express car crushed the combination
car, like rats.
MANY NARROW ESCAPES.
The combination car did not leave
the track and in clearing the track
the express car was hauled to sid
ing mile distant on top and in the
debris of the combination car. How
the colored passeng>rs in this COM
partment, which is known as the
Jim Grow part of the train, escaped,
none of them being killed, is beyond
explanation.
The wreck occurred on the crest
OF a steep grade, when the Atlanta
train could not have been running
more than 80 miles an hour, if as
fast. Had it been mile or two fur
ther south the number Of dead might
have been frightful, as the train was
about two hours behind its schedule,
a condition in the grade there that
would have meant speed of more
than 60 miles an hour.
1t was reported at first that Engi-
neer Kinney, of Spencer, N. c., who
was in charge of the engine on the
Atlanta train, was killed, but this
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

Dan Pecetti, negro, was tried in
Mobile, Ala, last week and found
guilty of rape and sentenced to 90
years in the penitentiary. The VIC
tim was his own 12-year-old daugh-
ter. He escaped hanging by one
vote of the jury.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Our SCHOOLS.
Published Monthly.

MOTTO: ais it not time we were doing some
thing to keep the rural districts from being
depCpulated by people seeking better schools
than they have? Whenever rural comm,l-
mites have been drained of their best blood
and brain, and the remaining citizenship re-
uuced to a kind of peasantry South Caro-
lina's prosperity is at an end'-W. IL. Hand.
Communications for this column should be ad-
dressed to Miss Niarye II, Shelor, Westmin-
ster. South Carolina
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Public Speakers Interrupted.

Public speakers are frequently inter
rnpted by people coughing This would
not happen 1t Foley's Honey and Tar
were taken, as 1t cures coughs and colds
and prevents pneumonia and consump.
ton. The genuine contains no opiate
and is in yellow p ackage. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup containing
honey and tar; is especially appropriate
for children, no opiates or poisons of any
character, conforms to the conditions of
the National Pure Food and Drug Law,
of June 30, 1906. For Group, whooping
cough, etc. 1t expels coughs and colds
by gently moving the bowels. Guaran-
teed. Sold by Walhalla Drug Co.; w. j.
Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Dancer in Asklno Advioe.

When you have cough or cold do not
ask some one what is good for it, as there
is danger in taking some unknown pro-
scription. Foley's Honey and Tar cnres
coughs, colds, and prevents pneumonia.
The genuine is in yellow package. Re-
fuse substitutes. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

Your money refunded If after using
three.fourths of tube of ManZan you
are dissatisfied. Return the balance of
the tube to your druggist, and your
MOI y will be cheerfully returned. Take
advantage of this offer. Sold by Wal
halla Drug Co.; w. j. Lunney Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

fered only few slight bruises and
cuts, which were dressed and he did
not go to hospital.
The Jacksonville Express had the
right of way in the block and the en-
gine left the train and proceeded two
miles, one of which was beyond Law
yers before the engineer noticed he
was without his train. 1t may be
that when he passed Lawyers that
the operator there gave Rangoon a
clear block, without noticing whether
or not the rear end markers were to
be seen before he did so.
OPERATOR AT FAULT.
In the absence of an official state
ment, excepting that the operator at
Rangoon was at fault, that statement
is being accepted here. 1t is posi-
ble that railway investigation may
develop that the Rangoon operator
let the Atlanta train into the block
on an order from Lawyers that the
block was clear, the operator there
thinking the trainless engine cleared
the block, and the rear train had
passed Rangoon before it could be
stopped when the mistake was dis.
covered.
Should the investigation show that
the Lawyers operator gave clear
track after the engine passed his sta
tion without noting the rear end
markers, then the cause of the acci-
dent was at Lawyers and not at Ran
goon. Only an official investigation
will reveal this.
At 1890 o'clock it was ascertained
from a reliable source that d. J.
Maddux, the operator at Rangoon,
who was on duty at the time of the
accident, has disappeared and he
cannot be found, although railway
officials have made an effort to locate
him.
DAVIS END WAS PATHETIC.
Dispatcher Davis was alive when
he was taken from under the wreck
age. He was crushed about the
lower portion of the body and was
conscious to the end. He asked that
word be sent to his wife and child.
The death of Mr.. Davis was touch
ing. He stated to his rescurer that
he knew he was dying and knew
that the end could not be far off.
"Place your finger on my mouth"
he said. "It feels so cool and good"
He pleaded with the gentleman not
to leave him, and for ten minutes the
man stayed with him until he saw
that nothing could be done for him.
f. M. Curtis, of jamestown, N. Y,
who was passenger on the Jackson.
vile train, saw one negro porter go
through lady's grip. He saw him
throw away such things as were of
no value to him and appropriated
those things that he wanted. Mr..
Curtis declared that he would GER
tainly have killed the porter if he
had had something to do it with.
"In the rear of the Pullman, which
was smashed" said Mr.. Curtis, "there
was mother with six months old
babe. They were in drawing room
which had been smashed, but strange
to say, they were not hurt in the
slightest. They were gotten out and
taken to safety. AS far as / know
the train attaches did not aid in the
first relief because they had gone
both ways to protect the two trains
from other and more serious trouble.
HERoIsM OF INJURED NEGROES.
zone of the things that struck me
forcibly was the heroic manner in
which the colored passengers who
were injured bore their sufferings.
There was practically not a sound
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative, stimulates, but does not irritate.
1t is the best laxative. Guaranteed or
your money back. j. W. Beil
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

Dade's Little Liver Pills thoroughly
clean the system, good for lazy livers,
makes clear complications, bright eyes
and happy thoughts. Sold by Walnalla
Drug Co.; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
HELP is OFFERED
TO WORTHY YOUNG PEOPLE

We earnestly request all young persons. no matter
how limited their means or education, who wish to
obtain thorough business training and good posi-
ton. to write by first mail for our great half-rate
are guaranteed. Don't delay. Write today.
The Ga..Ala. Business College, Macon, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

The late Premier Seddon, of New
Zealand, left an estate valued at over
s5O,OOO,00O.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05
Adams Goes Back to Jail.

Columbia, Nov. 2S.--A deputy
sheriff of Colleton county came here
to-day and carried back r. A. Adams
to that county. Adams has been in
the penitentiary here for some time
for safe keeping. He killed a man
named Jacques, and the murder
caused much sensation at the time.
Adams will be re-sentenced to be
hanged. He escaped from Jail and
for long time eluded the officers Of
the law.
Adams was sentenced to hang on
first Friday in January, 1907.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-12-05

Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey
son ever having experienced any other
than beneficial results from it's use for
coughs, colds and lung troubles This is
because the genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar in the yellow package contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs. Guard
your health by refusing any but the gen.
uine. ]. w. Bali.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
FACTS ABOUT STAMPS.

A specialist who collected the
stamps OF France and her colonies re-
Gently sold his collection for $1,000.
II takes q stamp collector to tell
where are Ancash. Antofagasta. Apuri-
mac. ChiapA. Diego Suarez. Bamra.
Yea. Wadwhan. Goliad, Jhino. Thong.
Faridkot. Nabba and obock.
II requires more than 20 large al.
buns to house the collection OF United
States stamps owned by the earl OF
Crawford. This collection OF United
States stamps 10 thought 10 be the
most complete In existence.
The credit OF originating adhesive
stamps Is generally given to James
Chalmers. OF Dundee. Scotland. lie
first advocated them In 1897. and In
accordance with legislative enact
ment OF December 81. 1899. they were
issued for public use In England May
e. 1870
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05

AS 10 the fire II has practically
burned itself out. A journey along the
northern water front showed fires
blazing Ia only two places and these
were hardly capable OF spreading un-
less a severe gale springs up.
The walls OF several OF the ruined
buildings In the downtown section OF
the city collapsed. but no one was In
Jured. The tower on the Hall OF Jus
tice in Kearney street still retains its
upright position. despite the fact that
but one small corner OF the structure
bears the immense weight OF steel and
granite.
Several walls are In imminent dan
ger OF topping over and must be torn
down.
Damage on Water Front.
A survey OF the water front from a
tug showed that everything except
four docks had been swept clean from
Fisherman's wharf. at the foot OF
Powell street. 10 a point around west
erly. almost to the Ferry building.
This means that nearly a mile OF
grain sheds. docks and wharves have
been added TO the general destruction.
The fire was still burning at the foot
OF Powell street, but there was no
possibility OF II going into the Preside
district.
Many Cities Suffer.
Further details OF the havoc wrought
by the earthquake In California towns
outside OF San Francisco increase the
magnitude OF the disaster
Santa Rosa's business district was
almost entirely destroyed. Money
practically has no value in the town.
as there is no place to spend It. Prob
ably 100 persons lost their lives. All
the Inhabitants are sleeping out OF
doors.
Fort Bragg. lumber town OF Men
docino county, was almost wiped out.
One person was killed and many hurt.
All the large stores were wrecked
and many other buildings damaged at
San Rafael. Two children were killed
In a falling house.
Entire World Extends Help.
With spontaneity and liberality
without parallel In history the whole
civilized world is answering the un-
voiced appeal of ruined San Francis
co.
Not only from every city. town and
hamlet in this country. but from over
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05

every sea comes news that all human
lily In its profound sympathy Is show
ering material aid upon the stricken
city and It's beggared people. No
more amazing instance OF world wide
generosity ever has been recorded.
In actual cash given or pledged, the
relief fuaa far exceeds sio.oee. GOO.
Where IL will end cannot be told, for
every hour swells the enormous total.
In the reckoning up OF the exteat OF
the disaster conservative minds are
hesitating. The nearest approach TO
the aggregate destruction or life and
property Is estimated as follows:
Number OF lives lost. $500; property
destroyed, s400000,0O0.
The boundaries OF the fre-swept
district. II is claimed, include at least
three ourths OF the city's area.
Downtown Wholesale and retail dis
tricts are complete ruins. few buildings
I'm these districts standing. although
merchants are announcing that bust
ness will be resumed az once. plans be-
Ing 70 open In tents or temporary
structures.
The greater part of the residence
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
From Philadelphia.

The visitor from Philadelphia had
been taken In hand by his Pittsburg
friends and shown the sights OF the
city. from the Carnegie Art institute
10 the belching furnaces OF Homestead
together with other points OF semi.
historical interest. The visitors was
naturally impressed with the action
and snappiness OF the city.
Now" said the visitor, gratefully.
II must try 10 repay YOU for your
courtesy whenever you come TO my
town. by the by. have you ever been
in Philadelphia?
yes" said the Pittsburger. Il spent
several years therein one after
nooni"-Pittsburg Gazette.