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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
THE STATE pENTENTIARY.
Financial Showing Best In History.
Cash on Hand $5S, ,757.43.

Columbia, Jan. 9.-The financial
showing of the State Penitentiary foi
1908 Is the best in tne history Of the
institution, showing cash on hand at
the first of the year amounting to
$5S,757.43. Had It not been for the
August floods, which totally Destroy
cd the corn and hay crops, the show
ing would have been even better.
Capt. Griffith, the very capable super
intendent Of the institution, Is very
much gratified, naturally, at the
showing he is able to mako In his
financial report. The financial state
ment is as follows:
Receipts.
Cash on hand December
81, 1907. 7..........$ 25,262 "a
Cash receipts year 1908. S5,755 As
Total. ..... .$115,0l 70
Expenditures.
Expenses 1908 (cash) $ 63,669 90
Permanent Improvement
1903 ............ 1886 80
TOtal. l4,625 ~
Cash bal. Dec. 81, 190S..$ 40,392 43
297 bales cotton on hand
Dec. 81. 1908 .... 1866 90
Accts. due and available. 5000 90
Total on hand and
available ....$ 5S,757 43
The permanent improvements in
clude the reformatory building at
the Lexington farm, costing $4,-
3i7.S9; boiler room at same, ST.
S75; beds for refOrmatory,$1,0 ,003.26; !;
South Carolina Industrial School at
Florence, $5I3.3S, Reid farm mill,
$3.50; mill equipment, $113.70; also
repairs to wOman's building at the
State prison and various incidental
expenses incident to keeping up the
penitentiary buildings and outhouses.
making the total Of $10,956.29 for
permanent improvements.
BY the flood, the State penitentiary
farms lost about twenty thousand
bushels Of corn as well as five or ten
tons Of hay, and had it not been for
this disaster, the profit from the pen
itentiary this year would have been
at least $75, 900. AS 1t Is, the show
ing Of this year Is the best Iii the
history Of the institution, and re-
fleets great credit Oh the capable SUI
perintendent, Capt. ID. j. Griffith, and
the board, as well as the other offi-
cials of the institution.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
Dr. Kings New Life Pills
The best in the world.
Spartanburg Rioters Go Free.

Spartanburg. Jan. 7.-Thc grand
jury returned mo bills" against all
the parties who were arrested last
October on the charge of rioting, at
tempting to enter the Jail and lynch
John lrby, the would-be rapist. 1t
will be recalled that troops were call
ed out to protect the Jail and seve-
raj shots were exchanged between
members of the mob and officers in
side the iail
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
Law and Order Man Con victcd.

Spartanburg, Jan. SIS. S. Timer,
president of the Law and Order
League of Pacolet, this State, who
was candidate for the lower house
of the Legislature in the last election,
was to-day convicted in the Criminal
Court Of manslaughter and of carry
ing concealed weapons. Timer was
charged with killing Edward Kirby
several weeks ago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13

Congressman Wyatt Aiken has
appointed Haddon Geer, son Of H..
Nj. Geer, Of Bolton, a cadet at Annap-
oils Naval Academy as the result of
the recent competitive examination
held at Clemson College. Young
Geer is now student at Furman
University. Mr.. Aiken has not as
yet named an alternate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
FOLEYSFfONEYAr6rAR
stops tho cough and heals lun6o
Three Negro Children Burned.

Spartanburg, Jan. 9.-While their
parents were at a frolic at neigh
bor's house three negro children per-
ished in fire that destroyed their
house in Williamsburg township on
Thursday night.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
Boy Convicted OF Murder.

Bridgeport, N. j., Jan. S.-Walter
Zeller, a 19-year old Vineland boy,
who, with two companions, was
charged with the murder of Zeller's
grandfather. has been convicted of
murder in the first degree.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13

There is no case on record Of a
cough, cold or la grippe developing
into pneumonia after Folcy's Honey
and Tar has been taken, as it cures
the most obstinate, deep seated
coughs and colds. Why take any
thing else? j. w. Bell, Walhalla ;
Stonecypher Pharmacy Westmin-
Stpr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13

Doan's Regulets cure constipation,
tone the stomach, stimulate the liver
and promote digestion and appetite
and easy passages of the bowels.
Ask your druggist for them. Csc. a
bOS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13

Woman loves a clear, rosy COM
pleXion. Burdock Blood Bitters
purifies the blood, clears the skin,
restores ruddy, sound health.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
MENT AND DICGHA RGE Mntioo

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE
A1ENT AND DISCHARGE.-Noti
is hereby given that the undersigned
will make application to D. A. Smith,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
in the State of South Caro-
lima, at his office at Walhalla Court
House, on Thursday, January 2Sth,
1909, at II o'clock in the forenoon,
or as soon thereafter as said applica-
tion can be heard, for leave to make
final settlement of the Estate of
D. F. Lumkin, deceased, and OBJ
tain final discharge as Administra-
triX of said Estate.
SARA A. LUMKIN,
Administrative.
December 80, 1908. 53-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
FoleyS
Honey
and Tar

Will cure cough or cold no
matter how severe and prevent
pneumonia and consumption.
A Guarantee.
This is to certify that all
druggists are authorized to re-
fund your money if Foley's
Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. Contains
no opiates. The genuine is in a
yellow package. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES
j. w. BELL, Walhalla.
Stonecypher Drug Co., Westminster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
SILVER SERVICE
 WAITS FOR ORDERS
GIFT OF SOUTH DAKOTA TO SHIP OF THAT NAME Is STORED SOMEWHERE IN THE NEW YORK NAVY YARD.

Washington, August 15.-whenever Capt. James T. Smith, commanding the battleship South Dakota, wishes to deco rate his table with a magnificent silver service he can do so by merely making a request of the navy department.
 When, in 1901, it was decided by the de- partment to name battleship for South Dakota the pride of the people of that new and thriving state was so excited that they at once decided to follow the example of other states and present sil- yer service to ornament the mess room of the new war engine. In 1904, long before the craft was ready to be put afioat, the gift was made.
 January a year ago the South Dakota was launched. The gift of the people of the state for which she was named ap- pears to have been forgotten. The silver service had been boxed and stored in the New York navy yard. There 1t Is sup posed to be today. No one seems to be especially charged with the duty of de- livering 1t to the vessel. The people of South Dakota have become restive under what they regard as the indifference shown toward their generosity. The South Dakota is now on the Atlantic coast and the handsome silver service can be had for the asking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
MANY ARE KILLED
 BY EARTHQUAKE

Tokio, August 15.-Reports received to- day concerning the earthquake in Central Japan yesterday afternoon show that there were a number of fatalities and that great damage was done to property. The dead at present are said to number 30, though 1t is feared that the fatalities will be greatly increased when the outlying districts are heard from. The number of persons injured Is s2. Thus far 362 build ings, including many temples, are re- ported to have been destroyed and more than 1000 others badly damaged.
 The shock occurred at 3:so o'clock Satur- day afternoon and affected wide area in the Shiga and Gifu prefectures. The town of Ozaka, in Gifu, suffered ter ribly. The banks of the Hida river there broke and the surrounding country was inundated.
 The people of the district fed to high ground and remained in the open all night Intermittent shocks were felt throughout Saturday night and early this morning.
 The mountain Ibuki, a short distance west of Gifu, emitted smoke in the early stages of the earthquake and then col lapsed with a thunderous roar. The for nation of the mountain was completely changed. Much damage was done at Na- goya, in the south of Gifu, and neigh boring villages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
GOSSIP ABOUT PLAYERS

Klaw 6 Enanger's 'The Round Up" and 'Ben-Hur."
 Fannie Ward closes her American tour in 'The New Lady Bantock" the latter part of April She will sail at once for London to begin rehearsals of "The High CT Law" by Lee Arthur and Forrest Hal sey, in which she will appear in her London season. For curtain raisers, this accomplished player has Charming Pol locks one-act playlet, with Her Back to the Wall" and Eugene Walters "The Flag Station" Miss Wards American tour has been a successful one.
 Klaw & Erlanger have acquired for production early next season a play en- titled "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Charlotte Thompson. The play is founded upon two books, .Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and "The Chronicles of Rebec ca," written by Miss Wiggin. A clever young actress will be engaged for the title role The character appeals through it's quaintness and the story is one of healthy simplicity.
 Little Memo" Klaw & Erlanger's big musical comedy, will go to London next year If a theatre can be obtained. Mean time, 1t Is making a prosperous stay in Chicago. Joe Cawthorn, Billy Van and Harry Kelly remain with Klaw & Er- langer for another season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
DRY GOODS MARKET,
Trade Has Been Generally Outlet For
 Past Week.

New York, August 15.-Trading in cot ton goods at first hand has been generally quiet for the past week. sales of print cloths at Fall River reaching only 80,- 900 pieces and sales of other goods be- ing restricted by the higher prices which are asking in anticipation of higher cot ton. Bag manufacturers have bought fairly well of sheetings and Osnaburgs for spot and nearby delivery. Jobbers have been doing quite an active trade in near ly all departments.
 Cotton yarns have been dull and prices continue irregular and unsatisfactory on the lower numbers of carded. yarns. A moderate curtailment of production bids fair to improve this market in the near future. The absence of export de- mand for heavy cotton goods adds to the difficulty sellers find in lifting prices to parity with cotton values. Dress linens are being purchased freely on southern account and at advancing prices Manu- lecturers of working shirts and overails have booked good business for spring. Mems wear is quiet after large Initial buy ing Dress goods are not being bought so freely since fancies were shown. An im- provement is noted in the demand for silk piece goods from stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
MONUMENT DESIGN
 IS NOW COMPLETE Women of the Host Cause"
 Will Be Cemmemorated WORK OF DIXIE GIRL
Miss Belle Kinney of Nashville Has De- sign Which Has Already Been Ac- cepted By Many of the States.
 Others Expected to Follow.

Atlanta, August 15.-Beftting in nobil- ity Of conception and beauty of execu- ton the subject 1t is to commemorate, the design for the monument to the women of the Lost Cause has been com pieted. It is the work of a Dixie girl, Miss Belle Kinney Of Nashville, Tenn. and has been accepted by several states. It Is probable that all the states which left the union in the Civil War will adopt the design and that replicas of the monument will be placed in the cap- itols Of each.
 The design for the proposed monument Is very beautiful and elevating. The central figure, of heroic size. is the God dess of Fame. At her right the reclining figure, delicately featured, beautiful, but with an expression of exquisite sadness. represents the self-sacrihcing southern woman of the wartime. Fame is repre- sented as placing & wreath upon south ern women's head, while she supports, at her left, dying and emaciated Con- federate soldier, to whom the southern woman is extending even in death the palm of victory.
 The design is such that it readily lends itself to reproduction, either in marble or bronze.
 A year or more ago the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confed- crate Veterans decided upon the erection of these monuments In every state capital in Dixie. The work was to have been done by an Italian sculptor. When his acfo federate reunion in Memphis 1t raised storm of protest The artist had pic- tured the southern woman as a militant and amazonian figure. carrying in one hand sword and fin the other the banner of the Lost Cause.
 This conception was so foreign to the gentle, suffering and patient woman of the southland as those who loved her had known her, that the design was re- jected by an overwhelming vote. The angered artist declined to submit another and Miss Kinney was appealed to. Ten nessee was appropriated s2500 through the Daughters and Sons of the Confederacy for a bronze cast of the design. Other states are raising funds for the purpose. and 1t is believed that by fall each of the former Confederate states will have followed suit.
 Miss Kinney. the artiste. is but p years Of age, and is already sculptor of more than national fame. She was re- gently awarded the contract for heroic statue of the late Senator Edward Ward Carmack of Tennessee, killed by the Coopers. When but child she received a prize at the centennial in Nashville for bust of her father. She received her education in art at the Art Insti- ute at Chicago and later studied abroad. She was awarded the contract for 20 Igorrote figures at the Field Museum. and has attracted great deal of atten- tion in art circles throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
BIG NEGRO MEETING.
Whites Discuss Educational Matters
 With Them.

Augusta, Ga, August 15.-An immense mass meeting in the interest of educa- tion for the negro was held at Haines Normal and Industrial institute here this afternoon.
 Judge W. F. Fave of the city court acted as chairman. More than 1000 ne- groes and many whites were present. and showed great interest in the discussion.
 The speeches by Maj. J. B. Cumming, general counsel of the Georgia railroad, and Maj. J. c. c. Black, former con gressman from the Tenth district. were very pointed, strong and conservative, as were the remarks of the negro speak CTS. Dr. silas x. Floyd, the noted negro publcist and poet; Lucy c. Laney, prin- cipal of Haines Normal and Industrial in- stitute, and Dr. J. W. Gilbert, secre- tary of education of the c. M. E. church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

cluded at Annapolis, will be in possession of the navy department at Washington early in the week, and 1t is possible that the result of the inquiry may be made public within the next few days.
 Sunday, August 22, will see the opening at Rheims, France, of week of avia- tion," in which aeronauts from France, America, Austria and Italy will take part. Glenn H. Curtiss, the official rep resentative of the Aero Club of America, is the only American contestant, but a number of Wright biplanes will be piloted by foreign aeronauts.
 There is reason to believe that Spain's warfare In Morocco against the Riffs will continue for some time to come. Gen. eral Marina. the Spanish commander, has close upon 40,000 men under his command, and Spain has sent to his suppost every available vessel in her navy.
 General Marina has been preparing for a week or more for a decisive advance against the enemy, which probably will begin Monday or Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
%TaTT 2

A gathering of far-reaching influence will be in the twentieth annual session of the Trans-M Mississippi Commercial con- gress at Denver this week. The meetings will open on Monday and continue through the week. Governors. mayors representatives of chambers of commerce and other similar organizations through out the country will be present.
 Other meetings of the week will include the National Fraternal congress on Mon day at Boston; the American Association of Farmers Institutes on Monday and Tuesday at Portland. Ore; the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of the United States and Canada on Tuesday at Nor folk, and the postmasters' convention on Thursday at Toledo, o.
 The record of the naval inquiry into the death of Lieut.. James N. Sutton of the United States marine corps. recently con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
YOUNG MAN KILLED
 BY AN ITALIAN

Rome, G., August 15.-Edward liar ris, aged 25, member of a well known South Carolina family, was shot and killed last night by rFank Rossl an Italian restaurant keeper. Rossi and his bride of three months are in jail here, charged with the crime.
 Eyewitnesses say Harris and the woman were talking on the porch when the woman cried out:
 "Kill him. Frank" at which the Ital- ian fired three times. Rossi claims he heard Harris made improper pro. posals to his wife and when he or dered him away Harris attacked him and he shot in self defense. Harris leaves a wife and child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Negro on Bloody Rampage.

Nashville, August 15.-Tom Harding, a negro, today fatally wounded his wife, Mary, shot in the leg Policeman Mar shall, who tried to arrest him, and later shot himself in the head but will prob ably recover. Previously he fired at an- other negro, whom he charged with alienating his wife's affections. After wounding the policeman Harding led pur- suers 8 long chase, finally dropping from exhaustion and then attempting his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
NEGRO ls LYNcHED.
Had Brought Suit Against White Man
 For Killing Cow.

Monroe. La, August 15.-News was re- ceived here today of the lynching of 0 negro near Doss in Morehouse parish Thursday night. The negro was hanged from a tree by the roadside near his home and his body riddled with bullets. Considerable i'll feeling is said to have been entertained against the negro be- cause he brought suit against white res- ident of that community who had killed a COW belonging to the negro. It is stated that the white man warned the negro to keep the COW of his lands and that the warning was potnheeded. <rsp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
MANY DEVICES
 FOR TYING MAIL

Washington, August 15.-By direction of Postmaster General Hitchcock the pe- riod within which bids on devices for the tying of mail packages may be received by the postoffice department expired last night. The plan is to save the govern ment upward of s15o,O00 year.
 Irvine is now used exclusively in the postal service, and 1t costs s225.oo0 year.
 Approximately 1000 devices have been submitted In the matter of mechanism g broad range of application exists, en- bracing adaptation of buttons in divers styles, bands and fasteners suggestive of women's garters, large boxes with conn partments, sacks with labeled pockets, rope and galvanized iron clasp resembling a horse-tying device, metal frames, straps and hooks and eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
SALOON KEEPERS
 DEFY THE LAW

Atlantic City. N. J.. August 15-Saloon- keepers and proprietors of amusement places here today bade defiance to the reformers and members of the Lords Day alliance who are trying to enforce the Sunday closing laws in this resort AL though 50 liquor dealers are under bonds following their arrest last week, prac- tically every bar and cafe in the resort was open as usual. Extra forces of bar tenders were employed to serve what is claimed to be the greatest crowd of visit ors ever gathered here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
White Men May Be Lynohed.

.Cartersville, Ga, August 15.-The jail here is being guarded by deputies to prevent the threatened lynching of R. J. worthington and his 19-year-old nephew, John Worthington, white, who are charged with criminal assault upon Miss Mary Elrod of Oakgrove, Ca, Tuesday night, last. Citizens of the upper part of the county, where the alleged crime occurred, are strongly favorable to lynch ing the men. While denying the commis- sion of the crime both of the prisoners admit being with the girl on the night of the alleged crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
EnoIneers VIII Meet,

Savannah August 15.-Bifteen hundred visitors are expected in Savannah to at tend the opening session Tuesday morn ing of the ''union meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the delegates coming from all the states of the United States and from Canada. The sessions will continue for four days. Ele- borate arrangements have been made for the entertainment of the visitors. The grand international auxiliary to the brotherhood will also be in session. The programme has not yet been announced as completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Treasury Official Dead.

Washington, August 15.-William F.
 NacLennan, who had been for many
 years chief of the bookkeeping and
 warrants division of the treasury de- partment, died at his apartments in this city today after a lingering ill- ness. MT. MacLennan was one of the best known of the veteran experts of the treasury and was frequently con suited by Senator Aldrich, the chair man of the finance committee, Speaker Cannon and other members of both houses of Congress in connection with legislation affecting treasury matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
SHERIFF FEAGIN
 SAVES A NEGRO

Americus, Ga, August 15.-By a clever ruse Sheriff Feagin outwitted posse at DeSoto today and safely brought Dean Adams, a negro charged with attempted criminal assault, here in an automobile. The negro was captured by the officer purpose in entering the home of a we'll known women in DeSoto last night. B'eel- ing against the negro was intensified by his confession and nothing but the of hcers speedy car prevented a lynching
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Two Boys Drowned.

Chattanooga, August 15.-Claude God dard, aged IT, and his brother, Matt, aged 15 were drowned in the Tennessee river near Dayton, Tenn, this morning. The older boy ventured beyond his depth and the younger lost his life in an heroic effort to save his brother. They sank clasped in each others arms. The bodies were recovered late this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Japan Is Improving.

'M Washington, August 1b.-Wltn easei- ness to issue bonds and deDentures abroad fearing the situation, Japan- csc municipal authorities ana tramway and steamship companies M ioonins oon Soreipn oapital recently introduced in this way. Japan's financial condition ;s axnected to slowly improve, Vice Consul Gasette of Kobe has reported tot the state department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Mobile Pioneer Dead.

Mobile, August 15.-William Allen, a native of woodstown, N. J.. aged B years, and a resident of Mobile, who for 66 years conducted a barrel and cistern factory, died here this afternoon. He was for some years an engineer on the Mississippi river MT. Allen was a first cousin of the late ex-President Grover Cleveland and leaves relatives in St. Louis and New York state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Miss TompkIns Dies.

Wrightsville. Ga, August 15.-Miss Nina Tompkins, daughter of well-known man. who, with five others. was frightfully in- Jured in an automobile accident here yes terday, died this morning. Her brother, Roger Tompkins, will probably die of his injuries. The others will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
To Study civIcs In Europe.

New York, August 15.-Ralph M. Easley, chairman of the executive committee of the National Civic Feder- ation, sailed today for Europe to look over the ground in England and on the continent with view to report ing on the advisability of organizing an international civic federation: he will also look into the advisability or holding an international industriai council in this country some time next year.