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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Colored Association Meeting.

Union No. 8 Of Seneca River Asso-
citation will convene with Double
Springs Baptist church January 80
to 81.
Sermon by j. M. Goldsmith.
1 o'clock-Recess.
1.3O---Proper action Of a Chris
tian.
o'clock-Best method to get pas
tors and deacons to attend Sunday
school.
Sunday.
o'clock-Concert.
II o'clock Missionary sermon by
j. g. Griffith t
J. s. Steward,
William Reid,
Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Elberton Has Another Fire.

Elberton, Ca, Jan. 23.-This city
was visited again yesterday by fire,
entailing a loss in the neighborhood
of $4,000, with some considerable
insurance. The fire started in the
basement OF the Brewer building
and the origin is unknown. Insur-
ance held by parties will amount to
at least Sc per cent Of the loss.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Fever Sores.

Fever sores and old chronic sores
should not be healed entirely, but
should be kept in healthy condition.
This can be done by applying Cham
berlain's Salve. This salve has no
superior for this purpose. It is also
most excellent for chapped hands,
sore nipples, burns and diseases Of
the skin. For sale by ]. w. Bell,
Walhalla; w. ]. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Tortured On a Horse.

"For ten years I couldn't ride a
horse without being in torture from
piles" writes l.. S. Napier, of Rug
less. KY, when all doctors and
other remedies failed, Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve cured me-" Infallible for
piles, burns, scalds, cuts, boils, fever
sores, eczema, salt rheum corns.
25c. Guaranteed by all druggists,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
"A Night Riders Raid.

The worst night riders are calo-
mel, croton oil or aloes pills. They
raid your bed to rob you of rest.
Not so with Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. They never distress or incon-
venience, but always cleanse the sys-
tenn, curing colds, headache, consti-
patton, malaria. 25c at all drug
stores
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Death at Return.

Return, Jan. 22.--Special: Yes
terday the angel of death entered
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Skel-
ton and took away their little son.
The father and mother, two brothers
and three sisters have the sympathy
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
T. ri. LOwERY,
SENECA, WESTMINSTER,
SOUTH CAROLINA.
JUDGE OF PROBATE'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.

COUNTY OF OCONEE.
In Court Of Probate.
Pursuant to decree in the afore-
said Court, in the case named be-
low, l will offer for sale, to the high
est bidder, in front of the Court
House door, at Walhalla, S. c., on
MONDAY, the LIST day of FEBRU-
AIRY, 1909, between the legal hours
of sale, the following lots below de-
scribed:
Della Pugh and R. T. Shelton, Plain
tiffs,
against
Fannie Pugh, Defendant.
All those certain pieces, parcels,
or lots Of land, situate, lying and be-
ing In the Town of Westminster,
County of Oconee, State Of South
Carolina, the same being town lots
Nos. forty-three and fifty-three (43
and $50 of said town, same being
the lots conveyed to Ed Pugh by
e. ]. King by deed bearing date 10th
day of November, 1904.
Terms Of Sale: One-half cash, and
the balance In two equal annual in
stallments, with interest from day of
sale; the credit portion to be Sc
cured by bond OF the purchaser and
mortgage Of the premises.
D. A. SMITH,
Judge of Probate, Oconee County.
South Carolina.
January 13, 1909. 2.4
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Death of William III. CASTOR.

The following is from the Abbe-
vile Medium Of January 21:
William II. CASTOR died at his
home in this city on last Wednesday
after an illness of several months.
He was about seventy years old
Funeral services were held last
Thursday, January IA, at his home,
conducted by Rev. A. G. Wilkins of
the Baptist church. He was laid to
rest in Long Cane cemetery. He
leaves devoted wife, Two married
daughters and many friends to
mourn his death. He was a Confed-
crate soldier, and served his State
well. He belonged to Company G.
of the 14th S. G. Regiment. Ano-
ther has crossed over the river, and
rests under the shade of the trees.
1--WE extend our sympathy to the
family"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
NOW DON'T!

DON'T think of buying a Mule or
Horse without seeing my last
shipment at Seneca or West
minister.
DON'T miss seeing these--a lot
OF fine young Tennessee and
Kentucy Mules, bought by
me direct from .the farms.
They have JUST arrived.
Come and see them.
DON'T put it oil until they are pick
ed over and the best taken.
DON'T forget that know the kind
Of Mules and Horses to suit
this county, and l bought that
kind
DON'T think won't treat you right,
for sure will
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Letters Of Interest
Written by Farmers.

Westminster, S, c., Jan. 20.
Westminster OH and Fertilizer Co.,
Westminster, S. G.
Gentlemen: Replying to your let
ter OF even date in regard to your
fertiiizers, Will say that your "Pied-
mont" brand of Guano is as good, If
not better, than any ofSthe standard
guanos that ever used, and / have
used several different brands. l
think 1t one of the best guanos on
the market. Respectfully,
j, M. Mattison.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27

Mr.. CASTOR was we'll known in
Oconee, he having resided near
Salem for several years. There are
numerous friends in this county to
whom the news Of his death will
come as a source OF deep sorrow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Graham, the
parents of the deceased, are we'll
known to many in Oconee, and their
friends here sympathize with them
deeply in their sorrow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-27
Oakway, s. c., Jan. 90. 1909.
Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Co..

Oakway, s. c., Jan. 90. 1909.
Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Co,
Westminster, S. G.
Gentlemen: used your "Pied-
mont brand Of Guano last year and
was we'll pleased with the results.
1t gives long life to the plant, and
In this way puts on more fruit than
any other guano | used. expect to
buy it again this season and can rec
ommend it as the best.
oRespectfully, Andrew Bearden.
Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Co.,
Westminster, S. G.
Gentlemen: l have used guano for
twenty years, and l find the "Pied-
mont 20 be as good guapo as I
ever used under cotton, corn and
general crops. Respectfully,
t. Meredith.
January 20, 1909.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28

| Wal St, New York, July 2S.-STOCKS-
Interest in the opening stock market cen
tered in United States Steel and Union
Pacific There were sales of LOO shares
of United States Steel at 7124 and 715s.
compared with ia last night. Running
sales of 5000 shares of Union Pacific were
made at 1895 and 2001z compared. with
1898 yesterday International Harvester
showed a gain of 194. Great Northern pre-
ferred, NIinnea polls, St Paul and Sault Ste
Marie and American Car /, and Chesa-
peake and Ohio and Republic Steel large
fractions.
The dealing showed variety and there
was general decline in few of the i'm
pOrtant stocks.
During the first hours trading Union
Pacific sold at 2001a. United States Steel
did not exceed the opening price. Read
ing and New York Central were active at
advances of IL and IA respectively. Cen
trail of New Jersey sold at an advance OF
8, American Beet Sugar :. Pacific Mail IA,
American Sugar 1ss, Southern Railway
preferred IA and Republic Steel People s
Gas and Mackays l. The market was
steady but quieter at the end of the hour.
Corn Products preferred were pushed up
an advance of :.
When Union Pacific fell below 200 ard
United States Steel lost it's gain the tone
of the market became heavy. Amalga-
mated Copper fell a point below yester-
day. Renewed strength i'll New York Cen
trail rallied the market. That stock and
General Electric advanced ,, Northwestern
13I and ST. Paul l.
Bonds were irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
STONE is MAD.
Senator Was Forced to Ride in Pa
troll V:agOn With u Negro.

Washington, July Ex-senator Stone
was fighting mad when he reached
Washington from Baltimore this morn
Ing after his encounter with a negro
waiter on the Pennsylvania railroad.
He remarked that the Pennsylvania
railroad would have some tall explain
ing to do"
to bring me a lamb chop and some
boiled eggs. and then 1 called him
back and ordered him to bring me d
drink of Scotch whisky and a large
tumbIer full Of water. He brought the
whisky in a small glass, and with 1t
he brought another small glass con-
tanning some water called MN
back and told him to bring me large
glass of water. I spoke sharp
" to him. He came back in
little while with large glass and a
chunk of ice in it, but no water.
Everyone else in the car was served
and had finished eating. but there was
no sign of my food. 1 walked PACK
to the kitchen and asked the cook
why I was not being served He
pointed to my lunch, which was all
cooked waiting for the waiter. That
gentleman put in an appearance ana
I uttered remarks calculated to make
him sit up and take notice. he
started to answer me back.
You black dog said I, You're
trying to show your resentment
L
face. A fresh young person VINO in
troduced himself as the Pullman
porter happened along in little
while and asked me what I meant by
creating trouble. That made me
madden still, and ] told him few
things. He said he'd show me. When
the train got to Baltimore two spec
ial officers came up to my seat &C
companied by the niger The Niger
formally identified me and was
placed under arrest
black Maria. / started to tell one of
the policemen that 1 could not be ar
rested for assault, but he knew as
much about the subject of constitu
tionaI rights as a hog knows about
the decalOgue. 1 had the extreme
pleasure of riding to the police sta
ton in the patrol wagon with the ne
gro.
Il told them who I was at the police
station. and 1 offered cash bail, but it
Would not so. Then I tried to set Sen
ator Rayner On the telephone, but he
vas not home. A cell doomed before me.
hut the police lieutenant finally got per
mission from some one over the tele-
phone 10 release me on my own recOg-
llizance- I'm going over fo-' my hearing
al 3 o'clock.
THE whole affeir was an outrage. and
I'm not going to submit to it tamely.
The Pennsylvania railroad has got a lot
of tall explaining to do before 1 will be
satisfied"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
WIPE OUT WET BLOCKS.
Another Blow for Thirsty Kansans
by Missouri Officials.

Kansas City. Mo-, July 28.-Thirsty
Kansans will be compelled to walk
at least 1000 feet beyond the state
line to secure liquid refreshments if
the plans now under consideration by
the police board are adopted, and
the ''wettest block and the saloons
on Southwest boulevard will have to
look for new locations.
The saloons which adjoin the Kan
sas line have caused every board of
police commissioners in recent years
much trouble. and at present the Ii
censes of all have been held up pend
ing the solution of the problem. The
idea of a dry belt adjoining the state
line, is believed by many to be the
only solution of the question. Numa
Heitman, an attorney, is working on
the question, as well as two men from
the police department under direc
ton of Counselor Bryant S. Cromer.
The results of Mr.. Cromer's investi-
cation were not given out but it IS
likely that a general 'clean up" order
will be issued. The saloons at the
stock yards will not likely be included
in the dry belt as the police have OK
perienced very little trouble in that
district.
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Reports Are Discouraging.
SHOWS BIG GAINS.
Net Earnings of steel Trust $23, 323,-
395 in Three Months.

New York, July 2S.-Net earnings
of the United States Steel corporation
for the quarter ending June 80 were
s23,233,395, as compared with $16,-
s5S;9so for the corresponding &c ds quarter q1a
The surplus for the quarter was
s5.894244, as compared with $195,-
SOS for the corresponding quarter last
year. an increase of $5,69S,649.
The untitled orders June 80 were
4,O57,939 tons, an increase of 744,063
tons as compared with the same quar-
ter last year.
The company's official report states
that the total earnings for the quarter
after deducting operating expenses in
Guided those for ordinary repairs and
maintenance of plants and the interest
on bonds and fixed charges of subsi-
diary companies were $29, ,491, an
increase of $9,O74.735 as compared
with the same period of last year.
After deducting $6.O17,O96 for sinking
funds on bonds of subsidiary com
panies and depreciation and reserve
funds there remained net earnings of
S23323 1885,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
SHORTAGE GROWS.
Upton National Bank Has Lost at
Least $4,000.

Upton, Ind. July 28.-An examin-
alton of the affairs of the First Ma
tional bank of this city, was begun
today by Miller Weir, examiner at
large for the treasury department, to
determine the exact amount OF the
losses incurred in the institution OF
which Noah r. Marker was the as
sistant cashier. Marker disappeared
last Saturday. Sixty thousand dol
lars in cash was missing after Mark
er's departure.
1t has been known in the last few
days that the books of the bank were
in bad condition and that thousands
of dollars had been stolen from the
banks funds through period of Is
months. The total of this shortage,
it was said today. would reach $50
600. Added to the loss of $4,000 in
cash, the whole shortage in the bank
funds is $4,000.
Until Mr. Weir makes his report it
will not be known whether the bank
will be reopeped or shall be placed In
the hands of a receiver.
Secret service agents of the treas
ury department are investigating in
the hope to discover some clew that
may lead to Markers apprehension.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. July 2S.-WHEAT-The report
market by its previous leader was largely
instrumental in causing weak opening
and continued liberal arrivals here and
in the southwest, however were also pO-
tent factors. Initial quotations showed
terdays close, July being at $1O512 and
September at $102% to $1.03A. There was
renewed selling at the start, but the in
terest which was credited with enormous
sales on the previous day, and also free
selling by pit traders IL, in general. The
house. Although trading in the July de-
livery was not active there was sufficient
demand by shorts to force the price up
to S1.O61a in the first few minutes. Later,
however, the price dropped back again
within the opening range.
Fresh reports of damage by black rust
All dav bY te Iean eeVator
stampeded a number of shorts during the
last half of the session, which caused a.
material bulge in all deliveries. July ad-
vanced to $109 aDd September s1.O59s. The
CLOSE was strong with I1i July up $Ae at $1o9
CORN-Renewed weakness was mani
tested in the corn market at the start
heavy. For a time there was general sell
ing brought out by the favorable outlook
for the new crop; Opening quotations We're
and September at 65szc TO sc. Early in
the day July advanced to 6914c, but Sep
TENDER declined to $3.50, after touching
The market became stronger later in the
day. partly in sympathy with wheat and
partly because of an improved shipping
demand. July sold up to 7149c and Septem-
Der to 1910. The close was strong with
July 15sc higher at Tic. September was
up 1AG5sc at $3.50.
OATS-Oats were weak early in the day
owing to selling by commission houses and
longs bsed on favorable crop reports and
on the weakness of wheat and corn. July
opened 3sc lower at 431zc. advanced to 1880
and then eased off to 432sG4312c. Septem-
Der held within the opening range of 391sc
to 3915c during early trading.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. were weak be-
cause of a 10c. to 15c decline in live hogs.
Trade was quiet at the start. Prices at
the opening were &C to TIC lower.
RYE-Cash: 75c;; September, 76c.
ARLEY-Cash: e3669c.
MISUNDERSTANDING 1915.
CLOVER Cash: s1O.S5; March, $11.S5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28

lower Beeves. s4.35d7. 40; Texas steers.
S4.0Od5.60; western steers. $4.00d6.25; stock
ers, 50. 2Od6.10; calves, $5.5OGS.O0.
Housekeeping estimated at $4,000. MAI ar
mixed s7'S5d7.95: heavy. S7.50as.0 90; rough,
81. 30G7. As; good to choice heavy. S7.45qSO0;
pigs, Sc 75d7.SO; bulk of sales S7.50G7. IS.
Market weak to 1Oc lower. Native, 5000
SIS; western, 3:00q5. IS: yearlings, $460q
DAILY MOVEME NT OF PRODUCE
WHEAT-Receipts, 20,0O0 bushels; ship
CORN~Receipts, 421,6 500 bushels; ship
ments, $4,000 bushels.
Car lot receipts: Wheat 500 cars, with
2S9 of contract grade; corn PA cars, with
1852 of contract grade; oats 80 cars.
Total receipts of wheat. at Chicago, Min
neapolis and Duluth today were 642 cars.
compared with 176 cars last week and 4i9
cars the corresponding day a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
CHANGERS HOLD MEETING
F. A. Derthick of Ohio Tells Farmers
How to Succeed.

Threatening weather prevented Il
large attendance at the Shawnee Coun-
ty Grange association which met at
Garfield park Tuesday afternoon. How
ever about three hundred were present.
The principal speaker of the day was
F. A. Derthick, ex-president of the Ohio
state grange. He spoke in the casino
in the afternoon. He advised farmers
to study along lines of scientific farm
ing. He said that organization could
secure things needed in rural COM
munities from the government.
In part his speech follows:
The grea- thing in farm life of to-
day is to know how to do a thing. We
do not all have a chance to go to
school, in fact, ninety out of every
hundred of us never have the oppor-
tunity of higher education, but we can
study without attending college and we
can learn things, too. One great thing
is to develop the social and educational
features Of your community life and
when you have done this you have
taken a step toward better farming
Learn how to combine the products of
your farm in the proper scientific ratio
so that by feeding this com bination to
your cattle or your hogs or any other
live stock you may have on your farm
you may raise better class of that
live stock for less money and thereby
make more money out of your farming
When you can do this you are a good
farmer.
You do not have to be big and
strong to make money on a farm. 1t
used to be that you did. but time ha
altered such conditions and now it is
the man who can mix brains with the
soil that is getting rich. Read your
agricultural school bulletins, study
government agricultural reports AMI
read good farm journals and then fol-
low the advice you have learned and
you will make 6 successful tiller of
the soil. In this day and age book
farming is the greatest farming and
unless you get this book farm knowl-
edge you are not in the class with the
great in this line of work"
In addition the speaker also advo-
Gated the adoption of the parcels post
system. He claimed that the grange
had been instrumental in securing gov
eminent supervision of the railroads.
rural mail routes, pure food laws, and
the removal Of tax from denatured al
cohoI.
A. P. Reardon, lecturer for the Kan
sas state grange, also made a talk,
urging the younger generation to be
active in carrying out the work of the
organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
KILLED IN COURT ROOM.
One Litigant Is Shot by another, over
jeff Davis's Head.

Little Rock, Ark. July 2s.-Shoot-
Ing over the head of Senator Davis,
w Y. Ellis. a resident of Pine Bluff.
fired a bullet into the heart OF Ma
thaniel Parker Willis, owner of a Ii
quor cure at Indianapolis, in the cir
cult court room here.
The shooting was the tragic end
ing of a law suit brought by Willis
against his divorced wife who had
subsequently married Ellis. The suit
was for the possession of Willis's
child Willis died in his mother
arms, almost instantly after being
shot.
Willis secured an order from Cir
cult Judge Fulk to take possession of
the child, and the parties to the suit
met in the court room to decide
where the child was to be delivered.
Ellis appeared for his wife, the for
mer Mrs Willis. and Senator Davis
represented Willis. Ellis suddenly
drew revolver and fired at Willis,
who was seated at a table. court
attache Knocked up his arm just as
the weapon was discharged and the
bullet was lodged in the wall. Will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
FELL SEVEN STORIES.
Game of Leap Frog Will Cost James
Graham His Life.

New York. July 28.-The fact that
James Graham. L. years old. was one
of the best leap frog players among
his companions is contributing
cause to his presence in ST. Vincent's
hospital where he is dying with q
fractured skull, seven broken ribs
and internal injuries.
James was playing leap frog on
the roof of a seven story tenement
in West Tenth street, when he mada
such a long leap over the Bonded
back of another boy that instead of
landing on the roof of the house. he
went down the airshaft seven stories
to the bottom. In this neighborhood
there are no Fairgrounds and most of
the children play either on the streets
or on the roofs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
Kansas CITY Produce Market.

Kansas City, Mo. July 2S.-WHEAT-
Cash: Market unchanged. No. hard
$1.011h@1 .OS1A; No. g, 99cGs1.O4; No. red,
CORN-Market 1SG1c lower. No. mix
ed. 667ad67c; No. 3, 661zc; NO. , and No. 3
white, roc.
No. , white, 52Q54c; No. > mixed 43Q45c.
RYE-7SdSOc.
HAY-Market unchanged. Choice tim
othy. S1O5O911.OO; choice prairie, $7.75d8OO.
BUTTER-Creamery extra, 2512c; firsts,
231zc; seconds. 2115c; packing stock. 1S1hc.
EGGS-Extra, DC; firsts. zoe; current re-
ceipts, 1612c; seconds and dirties, lie
WHEAT-Receipts, 291 cars.
CLOSE: WHEAT-JuIy, S1.00H bid; Sep
TENDER 9S7sc; December. 99c.
CORN-July, 654c; September, 6O1sG61c
bid; December, 505ss bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
THAW IS HEARD.
econtinued from Page oae.l

Jerome reviewed Thaw's frequent
change of counsel.
The witness explained that his dis
agreement with the firm of Black
Gruber and Olcott was due to their
determination to try to acquit him on
the ground of insanity when he knew
he was not insane He reiterated,
however, that he might have been in
sane for brief interval when he
killed White
you must remember" he re-
marked, that these lawyers we're in
f1uenced in their belief regarding my
mental condition because they were
told the charges 1 made against
White were untrue"
But were they true?" demanded
Jerome.
They WERE" replied Thaw firmly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-28
HIS RIGHT TO STEAL.
Asserted by Man Under Arrest But
His Plea Did Not Go.

Chicago, July 28.-"Every man has
a divine right to live. If he gets out
of money and tries honestly to get
work and can't. he has the right to
appropriate some one else's goods to
buy food with which to live
such was the defense Of George Will
liams, self-styled philosopher and
psychologist, when arra1gned before
Municipal Judge Newcomer on four
charges of stealing plumbers tools
valued at $3.50.
Are you guilty." asked the court.
81 took the stuff" replied Williams,
but I am not guilty of larceny. There
was another man who was in the same
condition mentally and financially as 1
was. 1t was steal or starve, and We
decided it was no mans duty to
starve."
His unique defense proved unavail-
ing and he was held to await the ac-
ton of the grand jury.