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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for, reelection to the House of
Representatives for another term,
subject to the acton of the Demo-
cratic party in the primary election.
COKE d. MANN.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives, subject to the action of
the Democratic party in the primary
election. w. M. BROWN,
Oakway e O.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
FOR CIRCUIT SOLICITOR.

| hereby announce myself a cam
didate for the office of Solicitor Of
the Tenth Circuit, and pledge myself
to abide the result Of the primary
election, and to support the nomi-
nees Of the Democratic party in said
primary. PROCTOR A. BONHAM.
| am a candidate for Solicitor Of
the Tenth Judicial Circuit, subject to
the Democratic primary.
A. H. DAGNALL
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
FOR CORONER.

At the solicitation of friends,
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Coroner of Oconee county,
subjec to the action of the Demo-
cratic party In the primary election.
" ~ ROBERT II. ROYD, Seneca.
] hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office Of Coroner of
Oconee county, subject to the action
or the Democratic party In the pri.
mary election. II. ID. OELKERS.
! hereby announce myself as can
didate for Coroner Of Oconee County,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party in the primary election.
HUGH ELKIN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

At the request of many friends, |
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office of County Commissioner
OF Oconee county, subject to the DEM
ocratic primary election. Your sup
port Will be appreciated.
CREW. w. T. McALISTER.
hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of County Com
mi ;sioner, subject to the action of
tn Democratic party in the primary
election. j. H. ALLEN.
The many friends of j. r. ZACH
AIRY respectfully announce him as a
candidate for the office of County
Commissioner of Oconee county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party In the primary election.
The friends of JOHN L. CHAS-
TAIN hereby announce him as a can
didate for County Commissioner of
Oconee county, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election.
/ The friends of G. H. WHITMIRE
most respectfully announce him as a
candidate for County Commissioner
of Oconee county, subject to the ac-
t1on or the Democratic party in the
primary election.
neTeDy announce myself as can
didate for reelection as County
Commissioner of Oconee county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party In the primary election.
J. l.. TALLEY.
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the office of
County Commissioner, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party in the
primary election. ]. l.. MILLER.
l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for County Commissioners of
Oconee county, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election. e. M. DuPRE.
hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of County
Commissioner of Oconee county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party In the ensuing primary elec-
ton. JOHN M. COLLINS
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of County
commissioner, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party In the prt-
mary election.
J. FULTON HIJNNICrTT
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
RICHARD w. GRUBBS.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
'.. OF EDUCATION,

. vi
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Superintendent of Educa-
tion of Oconee county, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
... WADE G. HUGHS.
/ respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for County superintendent of
Education for Oconee county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic party
in the primary election.
~ J. S. COLLEY
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Superintendent of Educa-
tion Of Oconee county, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
JOHN L. McWHORTER.
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of Superin-
tendent Of Education Of Oconee
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary
election. r. A. SMITH.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for County Superintendent
of Education, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election.
]. H. CANTRELL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

Through solicitation of friends
and neighbors, announce myself as
candidate for County Auditor, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic
party In the primary election.
T. M. ELROD,
l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the office of
Count" Auditor, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in the pri.
mary election.
RICHARD w. GRUBBS.
hereby announce myself as
candidate for Auditor of Oconee
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary
election. r. N, SMITH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-05-27
=. e. ALEXANDER.
he Land Man
WALHALLA, S. O.
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
S.


Announcements will be inserted un-
der this heading at the uniform rate
of $500, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

tremey difficult to procure. Then the bottle
tree comes to the rescue. Every scrub is
searched for these living bottles, and every
where is heard the ringing of axes as the
strange, attractive trees are laid low. As
soon as the trunk has been stripped of its
bark, the cattle are brought to it, if within
easy distance, and there they remain till
neither leaves nor wood are left In places
where the settlers have no scrubs of their
own, they will drive many miles in order to
obtain wagon load of this great treasure.
Sometimes instead of allowing the animals
free access to the trees, the settlers cut the
trunk into strips, put the strips through the
cutter and thus make substitute for proper
chaff.
In many instances during a drought, ex-
cent for prickly pears and the foliage of trees,
cattle are fed on these living bottles alone,
and they have been the means of saving large
quantities of stock. 1t seems strange than in
the absence of rain these trees should retain
their moist interior, as the majority OF others
look dry and drought-stricken. But through
out all the bottle tree hourishes, lifting its
dark green leaves towards the sky, whittier the
farmers and sHuatters turn longing eyes In
hopes of the wished-for rain.
When the dry season ends, and the land in
very few weeks is covered with fresh green
grass the work of the bottle tree is done;
but. mindful Of its past usefulness, no farmer,
unless under absolute necessity, fells this tree,
and it may often be seen standing in solitary
grandeur, its strange shape outlined against
the blue sky while the land at its base has
been put under cultivation, or has been con-
verted into grazing paddocks for the cattle.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

of the United States and Europe. 1t is
famous fisherman. 1t can dive and stay un-
der water long time, and it swims SO swift
ly and SO silently that even the quick dart
ing fish can rarely escape its sharp little teeth;
Ii its prey be small, TIE otter lifts its head
above the surface Of the water, and easily
bites off the choice morsels, but if the cap
tive be salmon or good-sized trout, the
otter swims ashore with it, and makes lels-
urely. repast on the grassy bank. When the
delicate parts of the fish are not plenty, 1T
will often attack ducks and other water birds,
like a weasel, sucking only the blood. The
keeper of park near Stuttgart at one time
missed many beautiful ducks from rare col
lection, which had been domiciled ON the
banks of water course. All efforts to dis
cover the thief were in vain. Night after
night the keeper stood guard, gun in hand,
and in spite Of constant cries Of alarm from
the nests along the shore, no foe could be
discovered. At length, the keeper saw dark
object suddenly appear above the water He
fired, but saw nothing more. Taking a boat,
he rowed over to the spot where the OBJ
ject disappeared, and with boat-hook drew
to the surface a soft mass, which proved to
be large otter, mortally wounded. From
that time the ducks were left undisturbed.
The nest of the fsh-otter is a very snug
hiding place. The entrance is through
hole in the bank about three feet under
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02
YES AND NO

There's time to say eyes" and time to say
NO."
Alone or when all together;
There's time to stay home and time to go,
In cloudy or sunny weather;
If a. boy can't say, when he's urged to sin,
mo, mol" in a voice decided.
But halts and waits. he's at last drawn in,
And wages of sin provided.
The only thing that lad need fear
Is evil and all wrong doing;
So turn on your heel while you stop up your
ear,
When voices Of sin are wooing;
Tis manly boy who will boldly say,
When comrades are softly calling,
81 will not go IT'S slippery wayl"-
No danger, then, of his falling.
A sturdy mo" and CHEEKY eyes,"
When bravely and rightly spoken,
Will lead to the summit of sure success,
And nobody's heart be broken;
Just think of the triumph and happy glow
That crowns all noble endeavor,
And learn to say eyes" with will, and "No,"
And you viii repent it never
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

The sea-otter is the largest member of its
family, but the prettiest and most playful OF
the tribe is the ish-otter, which is pictured
in the accompanying engraving feeding its lit
tie ones with fresh fish, just caught in the
pool by this most skillful of fishers. This
otter is from two to three feet long, with a
thick furry tail twelve to sixteen. inches
in length. 1t has very short legs, and stands
not more than foot high. Its paws are
webbed for swimming, as its natural home is
the water, but on land it can travel over
ground with great rapidity. 1t has small,
prominent eyes, and little round ears, which
are almost hidden in its soft brown fur.
The fsh-otter is like a school boy, In its
foundness for sliding down hill. Wherever
there are bands of otters, slides are found,
worn on the slopes leading down to the
shores of ponds and rivers, in the winter.
and in the soft mud in summer. Troops of
otter have often been seen amusing them
selves in this odd fashion. They slide lying
on the ground with the fore feet bent back
ward, and push themselves forward with
the hind feet When the slide is well worn
and slippery, these funny little beasts go
down with great velocity, and seem to take
as much pleasure in their frolicsome antics
as if they were a crowd of boys and girls.
The fsh-otter lives around fresh water lakes
and rivers in Canada. in certain localities of
South America, and in many wild portions
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

In 1901 Dy q bndrp mdtHemaeiSA"A',
who substituted it to avoid repeating equal
to-"
The multiplication sign was obtained by
changing the plus sign into the letter a.
Thi. was done because multiplication is but
Division was formerly indicated by placing
the dividend above a horizontal line and the
divisor below. In order to save space IN IN
printing the dividend was placed to the left
and the divisor to the right, with the dash pc
tween them, single dot indicating the divlsor
and dividend.
The sign of subtraction was derived from
the word ''minus." The word was first con-
tracted into m S, with horizontal line
above to indicate the contraction, then at last
the letters were omitted altogether, leaving
the short line =.
The sign of addition is derived from the
initial letter Of the word 'plus." In making
the capital letter it was made more and more
carelessly until the top part Of the. was
placed near the centre. hence the plus sign
was finally reached.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

water. From this hole an excavated passage
way leads up four or five feet, and ends in
little chamber warmly lined with moss and
soft grasses. From this chamber a small
tunnel goes to the top Of the ground above,
thus securing ventilation and plenty of fresh
air. In this snug chamber the little offers
are born. For the first ten days they are
blind, but when their eyes are once open,
they grow rapidly, and in about two months
are lively and strong enough to accompany
their mother on her fishing excursions.
Young otters are sometimes taken from the
nest and brought up on bread and milk. They
make the most affectionate pets imaginable.
A story is told of lady who had pet Of
ter that was so attached to its mistress as
to follow her everywhere. 1t would frolc
with her in the most amusing fashion, climb
ing up on to her shoulders, and rubbing its
soft fur against her cheek
If it was sleepy, it would climb up her
dress and curl up in her lap like pet cat;
and although its mistress clothing always
bore the marks of its sharp little teeth and
claws, it remained for long time favored
pet in the household.
Tame otters are often taught to catch fish
for their masters, and many instances are re-
corded where the pet otters have been valued
by hunters as highly as their dogs, and have
rendered quite as valuable service in supply
ing the table with dainties.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

NT was like real bottle, thirty feet
high, covered with the bark OF a
~ box tree, and with gum tree grow,
ing out where the cork ought to be-
Such was the way in which an Enghshman
described the first ottle tree which came un-
der his notice; and truly, one who does not
know the tree, its sudden appearance in his
pathway, often in the midst Of dense scrub,
must make vivid impression.
The lower part of the trunk is thick and
cylindrical, decreasing in size towards the
top, its shape being that of gigantic living
bottle, from the neck of which spring the only
branches ald leaves that the tree possesses
In this respect it carries to an excess the pc
culiarity of nest Australian trees, namely,
their lack of branches for considerable dis
tance up the stem. The bark is of a grayish
color and is very hard, but the wood inside
is soft and moist. The latter can be chewed
in the same way as sugar cane, but, as it
lacks its sweet, pleasant taste, it is rarely used
in this way. This peculiar Characteristic Of
the tree, however, makes it valuable food
for cattle. Indeed, during the long droughts
which occasionally visit Australia, hundreds of
settlers have to thank the bottle tree for saw
ing them from ruin. Sometimes for more
than a year, and in the inland districts for
still longer periods, scarcely a drop OF rain
falls. Every blade of grass is dried, tanks
become empty, creeks no longer run, and in
many cases dry up altogether, as do nearly all
water holes and lagoons cultivation is impos
sible. and fodder for cattle and horses is ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02
THE FLY LITTLE FLY

-"Will you walk into my parlor?" said the
spider to the fly;
"Well, hardly" said the insect, as he wink
ed the other eye;
"Your parlor has an entrance, but of exits
it is shy,
So I'll stay outside in safety and remain
a little fly"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02
TOO MANY sPLlNTERs

They had shad for breakfast yesterday
morning, and the small boy of the family was
allowed to have trial at it. After minute
or two he stopped.
"Whats the matter?" asked his father.
Don't you like it 7"
ayes, sir" sending up his plate; "but
gimme a piece tain't got SO many splinters
in it."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

~ HE Otter is the aquatic member of
the great weasel family, and plays
~ the same part in lakes and rivers as
his mischievous cousin in the forests.
II is found in all parts of the world, on trop-
ical islands. throughout South America, and in
the cold sea coasts of Kamchatka and Alaska
Eleven different varieties are mentioned by
naturaists.
One of these, the sea-otter, haunts the
rocky shores of the coasts and islands of the
Behring sea and the Northern Pacific. It's
habits are like those of the seal, and its soft,
glossy fur is very much priced, especially in
China, where trimming of otter fur is worn
by the high officials as a mark of rank.
The sea-otter is a very fond mother, and
will fight vigorously in defense of its baby.
If attacked when on shore. it will seize the
baby in its mouth, as a cat would seize a
kitten, and scurry into the water as fast as
possible, for once among the dashing waves,
It is safe, and will gambol and frolic glee-
fully with its rescued offspring. The sea-ot-
ter often sleeps on its back on the
surface of the sea, and hunters mention
having seen the baby lying on the breast of
It's sleeping mother, closely infolded by her
fore paws, while the waves formed rocking,
tossing cradle.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02
MATHEMATICAL SIGNS

-1HE radical sign was derived from the
initial letter of the word "radix.
The sign of equality was first used
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02
The Australian Bottle Tree

{ was like real bottle, thirty feet
high, covered with the bark of a
box tree, and with gum tree grow
ing out where the cork ought to be"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04
NOTICE.

The st. Martin Oil Co.. Ltd. with a
capital of $25. 600. was organized to ope-
rate in the StaiIey Gil Field, near st.
MartinvilIe; its officers are: J. 6. BrOus-
sard. President. +. Z. DelohOussaye. Sec.
T. Treas. James Simon. Vice-President
and l.. P. Fournet and +. z. Power Board
of Directors. The certificates OF Stock
are at the par value of 5000 each. For
stock subscription. address +. +. Della
hOussaye. st. MaTtinville. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04
When Is A Man Rich !?

The man who has only $40 a
week is poor because he hasn't
enough to get good things to eat.
When he gets 800 a week he is
poor because he cant dress we'll.
When he is raised to $50 week
he is still poor because he cant
afford hired girl.
Later on he receives SO 800 n
year and is poorer than ever. He
cant go into society.
He is Increased to $1,000 year
and be feels the pinch whenever he
sees the other people riding in au.
tomobiles.
At $4,000 year he is driven
frantic trying to keep up both n
town and country house.
At $4,000 year he is full of
despair because be can't afford a
steam yacht
At 100000 a year his daughter
rpproaches hun for not buying a
duke.
At 81, 100000 a year his life is
embittered Observation-Disclosures does
not include him in his one hun.
dred masters of America.
At S5O,OOO,0OO year he has tc
stop playing golf in order to save
money to pny government lines
The question is: When is man
rich?-Opelousas Clarion.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

The Thomas fiscal agent bank
measure was passed 10y both hon.
ses. This bill makes the interest
to be paid the state three per cent
and leave the selection of the
banks with the board of liquida-
ton. One half of the state money
will remain in the country banks
selected or favored by the board
of liquidation. The highest bid
der act of the special Legislature
enacted last year has beeu des-
TIRE 'e' w The Thomas bill. This
Tb as politics and
favor II, as 1t places the funds
of 3 state at the disposition of
t. board, with the privilege to
select their favorites.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04
1. BIENEEHU
Real estate agent

If there is one bill before the
Legislature which is unpopular
with the people and the press, it
is the Liable medical bill. This
bill is being pushed in order to
create medical trust in the State.
This bill should he defeated.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

The Woodmen of the World
and the Sisters of Mercy will give
euchre party at Duchamp's Hall
tomorrow night. During the day
they will sell cakes aud refresh.
ments and there will be sweet mu-
sic. The public are invited to
come and give them liberal pa
tronage.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

The anti-future bill was defeat
ed in the Senate this week by a
vote of 26 to II. This bill was
aimed at the cotton exchange, to
stop speculation or gambling in
futures. The cotton exchange peo-
pie made a strong fight to defeat
this bill which they claim would
place the cotton producers at the
mercy of the spinners.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

If you love the sport-Base
Bail, you can see good game at
the Guilbeau park at four o'clock
tomorrow evening. The ST. Mar
tin Stars and The Pillettes. the
crack teams of this section will
cross bats, aud it is going to b. u
good close game.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04
Personal Mention
MM!M!MMMMM

Judge Felix VOORHEES, visited
New Iberia aud Lafayette this
week.
Mrs. Adeo Hebert of Breaux
Bridge was visiting here Thurs
day.
Mrs. Paul Billaud and children
of Broussard are here spending a
few days with her mother, Mrs.
Chas. l.. Lacaze.
MISS Claire Vautier of New Or
leans came here last Sunday to
spend some time at the home of
her brother, Mr.. L. c. Vsutier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix E. Voor-
HES aud children of Broussard,
spent the day here Monday at the
home of Judge Felix VOORHEES,.
Miss Belle Dittmann of New
Orleans arrived here last Sunday
to spend some time; she is the
guest of Miss Marie Bienvenu.
Mrs. Geo. DeLanreal and chill
dren of Broussard spent several
days here this week at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Dau w. Voor-
HES.
representative T. E. Delahous-
says came home to spend last Sa.
turday and Sunday with his fami-
ly and to attend to some pressing
business.
Mr.. Gilbert Clement who WAS
visiting his relatives here for Sc
versl days. returned to Houston
Tuesday Mr.. Clement has pos
ition In railroad machine shop.
Mr.. Alexis Bienvenu who is
with the Cumberland Telephone
Co, at Vlcksburg, Miss, is here
to spend some time with his pa
rents. MIR. aud Mrs. Paul Bien-
vtuu.
Mr.. Auguste Clement the assis-
tant engineer of the Power House
is on the sick list since several
days. We hope that Mr.. Clement
will shake off the fever soon and
resume his post of duty.
Mr.. X. Schwartz will leave to-
morrow for Austria-Hungary his
native home, to spend few weeks
with his parents whom he has not
seen for several years. Mr..
Schwartz will spend about six
weeks in Europe. He will return
about the First of September.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

FOR E-Magnificept corner lot in
center of business portion in st. Martin
vile for sale at a bargain. Business
men be wise. see l.. Bienvenu.
FOR SALE-3 arpents lot with resi-
dence and stable. good fence all-round.
fruit trees. situated in the Corporation
for $500, cash or on term-apply 10
Philip Onebane or l.. Bienvenu.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

We have pretty samples of wed
ding invitations ne well as any
other line of stationery. Tell us
your need aud we will supply the
rest, and guarantee satisfaction.
We do the. best printing.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

Fresh new home made hay at
Laizaire Bienvenu feed store.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

Ship your cotton to Olivier
VOORHEES, & Lowry. 922 Gravier
street. New Orleans it you want
the highest market price for your
cotton
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

The Ladies Social Club was Ell.
tertained Tuesday by Mrs. T.
Bienvenu. Misses Claire Vautier
and Belle Dittmann of New Or
leans were guests of the club.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04
LOCAL NEWS.

Fresh new home made hay at
Laizair- Bieuvruu feed store.
Good, fine races are advertised
to take place at the Bernard race
track on Sunday July IL.
We are having frequent show
ers, but yet. some sections are in
need of rain for the maturing corn.
The crops in general. however, are
good