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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
FARMERS UNION BUREAU.
Tho Williamson Corn Stunning Plan.

The Williamson stunting process Of
corn and cotton, too, seems to be the
most fashionable plan of the day. All
over the country we see the stunting
too, are looking yellow for the lack of
work and sunshine ; too much rain and
the scarcity of labor has forced this
stuntipg process upon the farmers. 1t is
not in the plans of the farmers to thus
stunt thcir crops! 1t is the force of cir
cumstances-the weather and labor; this
condition is unavoidable But why not
now apply nitrate of soda or high grade
ammoniated fertilizers to the side of
these crops and test the value of late ap-
plication of the more volatile fertilizersp
There 10 no doubt in our minds but
what all the ammonia or available nitro
gen in commercial fertilizers have been
washed out by the recent heavy rains,
aud is now gone out of reach Of the
common crops, and If we expect the best
results from these very soluble nitrogen
crops in the latter stage OF their growth,
when the soil is filled with the feeder
little rootlets-then ready to consume
volatile plant Or soluble food.
We would not have our readers to mis-
understand our position or opinion on
this stuuting plan. Mr.. Williamson, we
think, has done a good thing for the
farming interest of the whole South by
calling our attention to his stunning
put the progressive farmer to thinking
along this line of retarding the growth
of stalk, the less valuable part of our
crops, and increasing the grain or fruit
ing. We farmers have great deal to
learn along this line. We have known
years ago that the best fall cabbage were
grown by retarding the growth in the
earlier stage that is, transplant the
plants in July or August and not work
good duplication of fertilizer applied
along with late cultivation insures a fine
crop of fall cabbage. We have also been
deceived by the come-out of some very
grassy cotton that was not worked out
until very late, when propitious sea-
sons and good cultivation have produced
astonishing good crops, even at this late
stage of the growth of the crops.
For many years we have stopped what
ammoniated commercial fertilizers to
small grain sown in fall, or to other
spring crops when planting. We are sat
isfled that usually about all the soluble
properties of nitrates are gone before the
roots of crops are sufficiently large or
numerous to take up or appropriate this
valuable plant food.
therefore,, we DeueVe more IN late OF
side application of fertilizers than We do
in the retarding or stunting of the stalk
growth. But, we do not say that We are
sure of this without we have demon
strated this fact by actual comparative
test by measured area and weighed
crops.
We have this side application of fer
tilizers to both stunted and unstunted
crops of both cotton and corn-in practi-
cal test-this year which, we trust, will
give us more light on this subject by
actual comparative test made in a prac-
tical way on the farm.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Organize Farmers Union Warehouse Co..

Our cheap plan for Farmers Union
warehouse seems to have stirred up no
little opposition by that class of men
that have always made their jack by
supplying the farmer with that business
management of the farmers own affairs
that counts for loss or gain. Something
has been going the rounds about the price
of cement at S1.s5 being too low, which
would render our plans out of reason,
etc.
Well, now just put up the price of ce-
ment to So per barrel, if you please,
which puts the bought supplies for one
section warehouse at the extremely low
cost of $400.
Now, it must be very trifling, good
for-nothing farmers organization that
could not put up $500 cash to start up
such an enterprise as this, that means so
much in a protective way to the cotton
producers!
Farmers, do not let this old gang rattle
you; 60 ahead with your warehouse Or
ganizations. Let those that can, put up
the cash for the bought stuff, and those
that cannot put up the cash work ont
their shares which should be made not
over So each.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
White Babies Given 10 Negroes.

Macon, Ca, June 30.-That many
white babies have been given away by
their mothers to negro women in Macon
is the startling announcement made by
DR.. j. l.. White, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of Macon.
Six children have been rescued already,
and DR.. White states that several other
similar cases have been brought to the
attention of himself and members of his
congregation.
The half dozen babies already found
have been placed in the Hepzibah Or
phan Home. The others will be placed
there Immediately.
DR.. White, in an interview given out
last night, says that moral and social
ulcers of the most lOathsome nature have
been unearthed in the city of Macon
He says conditions have been discovered
here chat could not exist in heather
countries, where cannibalism is not
practiced.
Attorneys and detectives have been
employed and will make thorough in
vestigation of tho Macon slums. In
every case the children discovered have
been found to be illegitimate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Flashes from Fall Creek.

Fall Creek, July 2.-Joe Cantrell made
flying trip to Little River last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Alexander spent last
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Ina
Heaton.
Misses Lille Abercrombie, Maggie
Alexander, Clara and Collie Murphree
spent last Sunday with Miss Licena Hol-
den, of Keowee River.
We are sorry to know of Sam Porter
loosing one of his mules last week.
Cornell Billingsly, of Central, spent
one day last week with his mother, Mrs.
Nancy Moore, who has been sick for
some time. We are sorry to note that
she is not any better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Holden spent last
Thursday night with Burt Alexander and
family.
Vollie Landing and Miss May Alexan-
der attended services at Salem last Sun
day.
Mrs. w. f. Findley spent last Sunday
with her daughter, Mrs. Rosa Billingsly.
A lot of the early corn has been layed
by. Now, when laying by is over then
the watermolons and fruit begin to come
in, and then, perhaps, the good farmers
can get few days rest and enjoy the
fruits of his labor. H.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
OF COLUMBIA, S. c.,
For Ten Weeks, which Covers the
Campaign!

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant
IN to an order of the County Boards
of Education of Anderson county and
Oconee county, South Carolina, an cleo
ton will be held at the Townville School
House on SATURDAY, the 21st day of
July, 1906, on the question of levying an
annual tax of two mills for school pur-
poses on the real and personal property
within the said To ownville School Dis
trict, the portion of said district lying
within Anderson county being known
and designated IS Townville School Dis
trict, No. 40, OF Anderson county, and
the portion of The said school district
lying within Oconee county being known
and designated as Townville School Dis
trict, No. /, of Oconee county, in addi-
ton to the taxes collected for school pur-
poses now authorized by law; that said
election shall be conducted as provided
by law for the conduct of general elcc-
tions; that at said election each elector
favoring said proposed levy shall cast a
ballot containing the word "Yes" printed
or written threon, and each elector op-
posed to said levy shall cast ballot con-
tanning the word "No" printed or writ
ten thereon. j. M. FAINT,
j. w. DICKSON,
j. w. MCCARTHY,
Board of Trustees of Townville School
District, No. 40, of Anderson County,
and No. l of Oconee County.
July 4, 1906. 1T-Z9
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
OF Great Interest to the travelling Public.

Washington, juno PA bill of great
Importance, both to the railroads and to
tho travelling public, was passed to-day
by the House under suspension of the
rules regulating the checking of baggage
by common carriers. The bill compels
common carriers engaged in interstate
commerce to check baggage to it's desti-
nation on transportation offered, whether
in the form of what is known as "split
Tickets" or a regular ticket on one line
and mileage or other ticket on another
line to the destination of the baggage.
The bill is intended to overcome the
practice of the roads which now refuse
to check baggage to its destination where
ticket to the junction or termination
of ono road is offered and mileage
book or other transportation on the con.
Meeting road to the destination of the
baggage is offered. The bill makes a re-
fusal on the part of railroads to carry
out its terms a misdemeanor and pro-
vides penalty for its infraction.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Saved His Comrades Life.

while returning from the Grand Army
Encampment at Washington City, COM
rade from Elgin, ILL.,, was taken with
cholera morbus and was in a critical con.
dition," says j. E. Hounhland, of Eldon,
Iowa. 81 gave him Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy and DO.
lieve saved his life. have been engaged
for ten years in immigration work and
conducted many parties to the South and
West. l always carry this remedy and
have used it successfully on many occa
sions." Sold by DR.. j. w. Bell, Walhalla
w. j. Lunney, Seneca
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice Of Final Settlement and
Discharge.

NOTICE is hereby given that the un.
IN dersigned will make application to
d. A. Smith, Esq, Judge of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State OF South
Carolina, on Saturday, August 11th,
1906, at IL O'Clock in the foren IN,
or as soon thereafter as said applicat tioD
can be heard, for leave to make final
settlement of the estates of Andrew D..
Rochester, Thomas l.. Rochester,, Hester
l.. Rochester, minors, and for final
discharge as Guardian of said estates.
LEAH K. CRAIG,
Guardian Of the Estates of Andrew d.
Rochester, Thomas l.. Rochester,
Hester l.. Rochester, Minors.
July 4, 1906. 27-30
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Conneross Sunbeam Society.

Conneross July 2.-COnneross pos
sesses an institution that should crafty
any community. 1t has been in exist
ence for two years and is composed of
both sexes whose ages range from six to
rhirteen years. It's members are ever on
Tho watch to dispense acts of kindness
anu relief where such is most needed.
What he Red Cross is to the world,
Connero. Sunbeam Society is to neigh
borhoods st too remote for its sphere
of activity.
Last year it L ede an excellent record,
dispensing work the hands and actual
cash approaching ,irteen dollars, not to
mcntion the sunshua It spreads anu
leaves in it's track, w..ch is it's primary
object. Tie present Year bids fair to
eclipse the previous ono.
Ono week ago quite number of its
members paid visit to Mrs. Sanders, of
West Union, who has recently lost her
sight, resulting from cancer. They en-
tertained her with songs end extracts
selected for the occasion.
Yesterday it entertained Mrs. Tarrant,
an aged lady near Poplar Springs, and
on last Wednesday twenty-four of the
band met at the homo of j. S. Entrekin,
of Conneross, and in short while we
had the pleasure of witnessing a rare
picture of real life-the liveliest picture
the writer ever saw. 1t appealed to the
eye and to the heart, to say nothing of
tho beauty of the landscape. Twenty
three boys and girls welding their hoes
with will, amidst cloud of dust,
sweeping the field terrace by terrace,
making tho grass behind appear as
though tornado had struck it. After
the fields were hoed over the sunbeams
repaired to the home of Mr.. Entrekin to
inquire after the condition of tho sick
and give utteranoe to words of consola-
ton, when they were met by Mr.. Entire
kin, who thus addressed them: 81 can
not find words to express my gratitude
for your kindness. You will just have
to look at me and judge for yourselves" :"
Brief, but we'll understood, was his
speech and every sunbeam responded,
but not in words, that it was privilege
no less than duty to be there and con-
tribute his mite Mr.. Entrekin is an
up date farmer and has labored under
difficulties this season. His wife has
been confined to her bed for eight weeks
and is still critically i'll.
Thos. Babington.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
A Tragic Finish.

A watohman's neglect permitted leak
in the great North Sea dyke, which a
child's finger could have stopped, to be-
come ruinous break, devastating an
entire province Of Holland. In like man
ner Kenneth MoIver, of Vancebore, Me-,
permitted little cold to go unnoticed
until tragic finish was only averted by
"Three doctors gave me up to die of lung
inflammation, caused by neglected cold,
but DR.. Kings New Discovery saved my
life" Guaranteed best cough and cold
cure, at all druggists, 500. aud 81. Trial
bottle free.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Mall Robber Caught.

Columbia, June 28.--As the result of
an investigation by post office inspectors,
Sam Williams was this morning arrested
on the charge of being involved in the
Wholesale robbery of the United States
mail here. He is one of the transfer
clerks who has been handling the mail
between the depot and the post office
mail rooms and the trains. He was
caught by decoy letter. The losses
will amount to several hundred dollars.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

SESSION 19O8-10O7 BEGINS WE'D
NESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH.
Five courses leading to b. A. degree.
four to B. s, degree, one to l.. 1. degree,
and one to l.. l.. b. degree. Certificates
given for work completed in any one of
the departments.
Expenses: Tuition fee, $40; Term fee,
SIS; Room fee, SS; one half of each must
be paid 1T the beginning of each term.
Tuition fee may be remitted upon pre-
sentatior of certificate of inability to
pay the same.
BENJAMIN SLOAN, President.
July 4, 1905. 2T-3S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Twenty Year Battle.

II was loser in twenty-year battle
with chronic piles and malignant sores,
until / tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which turned the tide, by curing both,
till not trace remains," writes A. M.
Bruce, of Farmville. Va. Best for old
ulcers, cuts, burns and wounds; 25c., at
all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-07-04
Notice Of Final Settlement and
Discharge.

NOTICE is hereby given that the un.
IN dersigned will make application to
D. A. Smith, Esq, Judge of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State of South
Carolina, at his Office at Walhalla Court
House, on MONDAY, the 9th day of
August, 1906, at IL o'clock in the fore.
noon, or as soon thereafter as said appli-
cation can be heard, for leave to make
final settlement of the estate of s. A.
Marett, deceased, and obtain final dis
charge as Executors of said estate.
r. III. MARETT,
A. p. HUNT,
Qualified Executors Estate of S. A.
Marett, deceased.
July 4, 1905. 27-30
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-28

potions for poor humanity. and too
often pride is shattered with the burst
ing of the bubble.
Mrs. John Skoog, mother of Mabel
in the telephone office. departed this
morning for a prolonged visit and Ma
bel will now have to cook the biscuits.
Mrs. Skoog goes first to Denver, then
to Parsons. Kans.. and finally 10 st.
Paul, Mimi, her former home, and will
be away several weeks.
In announcing the teachers select
ed for Animas City for the ensuing
term, The Herald yesterday left out
rection in the line and putting the
wrong line in. Their names arc Miss
Ella Schafranka and Mrs. Wilda
Nance. Frank A. Rodecker is prin-
cipal and Miss Chloa Steineser VIII
have the primary work.
Little Alice Lenore Dupraw who
has resided with Mrs. Mentzel since
her mother died several months ago,
went away this morning to take a
long trip for little girl. She goes to
visit her auntie, Mrs. Sarah Koehler
in Saginaw, Mich, and will probably
live there a long time, till she gets
big. Lenore is a pretty and bright
girl and a good girl Maybe she will
not come back to Durango till she is
big woman.
Attorney George w. Lane and
bride returned yesterday evening
from their wedding tour. While
away they took in Denver, Colorado
| Springs and other Colorado points
deciding not to go TO Wisconsin un
til later when the weather will bt
more propitious. They returned OF
| the late train last evening and th'
Herald Just learned on going to press
| of their return.
A meeting was held last night a
| the board of trade rooms to conside
| The matter of securing funds, If pos
sible. for the building of suitable
ediiice for that organization. o. c
| Cotton, assistant secretary for the as
| sociation in Colorado, addressed thu
meeting. pointing out the desirabilit.
in every town of Durangos proper
tions, of having creditable edific'
for the young men.
A permanent committee was ar
pointed to make canvass at present
and il they find that funds cannot b
procured now they are to be held a
"a permanent committee to renew ei
fort at any time. The committee !
as follows:
A. p. Camp, ID. Mclean, r. +
Sloan, l.. C. Jakway, F. c. Perkins, {
c. Eddy and Harry Jackson.
The committee will take up tn
matter at once and try to learn tn
disposition of those who are capabl
Of subscribing funds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-28
FACTS ABOUT JAPAN.

Area, including Formosa, 47,655
square miles; population, 49,732,952
Toxic. the capital, is the fifth city
of the world, with population of l.
S1S,655
Mutsuhito, the reigning sovereign
was born November 3, 1852, and sue
ceeded his father February, 1867.
The civil list of the emperor is fix
ed at $l,5000O0 a year.
BY the constitution promulgated
February II, 1889, the emperor of ia
pan exercises the whole of the ex-
ecutive powers, with the advice and
assistance of his cabinet ministers
There is also a privy council, which
deliberates upon important matters
of state when consulted by the EN-
peror. The sovereign can declare
war. make peace and conclude treat
les. He exercises legislative power
with the consent of the imperial diet
which consists of two houses, q
house of peers and house of repre-
sentatiyes, Every law requires the
BY the constitution absolute free
dom of religious belief and practice
is secured. The chief forms of re
ligion are Shintoism, with IL sects
and Buddhism, with ~ sects and 50
creeds. Shintoism is rather an en-
gine of government than a religion
and keeps its hold on the masses
chiefly through its being interviewer
with reverence for ancestors.
An eminent French etnnologist de
elares the Japanese race to be six.
tenths Malay, three-tenths Mongo-
Ian and one-tenth mixed.
Japan's army, on peace footing,
consists OF 34S,300 men, 2S,60O horses
and l,0S0 officers.
In naval strength, since the war
with Russia. Japan ranks fifth In-
cluding vessels captured from Russia,
she mas IL first-class battleships, 8
other battleships, coast defense
ships, II armored cruisers, so other
cruisers, 80 gunboats, As torpedo boat
destroyers, 144 torpedo boats, 167
other vessels. Officers, 2,S2O; men,
39,942.
The national debt aggregates 81,
100000
Agriculture is the chief occupation
of the people, but farming in this land
of miniatures is on a limited scale. "a
holding of II acres being considered
very large indeed The average farm
is about two acres. They cultivate
trees for their blossoms, and the
cherry and plum blossoms of Japan
are famous.
Sericulture is another important in.
dustry and the exports of silk amount
to about one-fifth of the entire export
trade.
The first tneater in Japan was
opened in Yeddo in 1924.
Nippon, the Land of the Rising
sun. is the native name for japan.
Indeed. the name of Japan is cor.
ruption of Marco Polo's Zipangu.
The Japanese claim that their EN-.
pire was founded by the first emper-
or, Jummu Tenno, $50 B. c., and that
the dynasty formed by him still
reigns. This was when Assyria, un-
der Sardanapalus. was at the zenith
CT its power, shortly after the 1OI
tribes of Israel had been borne into
captivity; century later tnan Lycur-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-28

would have something to enthuse
accepted an invitation to visit Bay-
field and spend couple of days with
Carl Coulson. One day was spent in
inspecting the section traversed by
the King ditch. This ditch, says Mr..
Mcconnell. is model one, con
structed with due regard for future
use and durability. 1t carries plen-
ty OF water to irrigate lands that will
come under cultivation later on, al
though the present cultivated acre
age is much larger than he expected
to find. Crops are looking fine and
the farmers are looking forward TO
a big yield.
81 was agreeably surprised" said
Mr.. Mcconnell, ito find conditions so
favorable. And when we realize that
the great wealth of the country is
centered in agriculture it is pleasing
to know that we have so much valu
able land, only small proportion be
| ing under cultivation. The acreage
that can be cared for under the King
ditch alone Is sufficient to guarantee
| plenty of land for beet culture. In
| dians are busy clearing sage brush
and in few years a hitherto barrer
waste will blossom like the rose. Be
1 ing my first visit to the agriculture
section in the eastern part OF the
county my eyes were opened to tie
wonderful future in store for this sec
ton from an agricultural standpoint
1t would be a good thing if all oul
| people could visit the various sec
tions of La Plata county and become
yersed with the great undevelopet
resources. There would no longer bt
cry of lack of suitable lands. While
Pine river can generally be depende,
on to furnish all the water necessary
there are several admirable reservoi
sites along the line of the King ditch
and this is also true regarding th
other bitches taken out of Pine river.
1t does one good to listen to on
mayor expatiate on the possibilitie
of this section from an agricultural
standpoint, thus confirming every al
gument advanced by The Herald tn
past 20 years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-28

.,aioq Pennsylvania Democrats announce
-snfhat they are willing to fuse with
ena third party, provided they are given
inidhe candidate for governor. A banker
siding for the chief distributor of spols
yIdS4a paramount isue in some kinds of
.obEeform.