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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14
LITTLE BOY WON RETRIEVE.
son of Attorney General Brewster
Pleaded for Criminal

son Of Attorney General Brewster
Pleaded for Criminal
The coming wedding OF Miss MARY
Brewster and Donald Cassells is Of
great interest TO all old Washington
ians because It united two families
who have always been identified with
Washington society.
The grandfather of the bride-eIec.
was Benjamin Harris Brewster. who
occupied the position OF Attorney Gen
eral during President Arthur's admin
istration. When young man Mr..
Brewster risked his life in a heroic
effort to save his sister from death by
| fire. and was himself terribly burned
and disfgured for life. He had most
| fascinating manners and was noted for
his brilliant conversational powers.
| There is very interesting anecdote
( told OF Attorney General Brewster
and his son Andre, now a captain In
the United States army, which is prob
ably not known to this generation
During Mr.. Brewsters term as At
torney General a notorious highway
man and criminal was caught in Louis
lana and brought TO trial 1t was
celebrated case, and finally the trial
ended, and the prisoner, having been
proven guilty, was sentenced to be
hanged But his counsel put in stay
OF proceedings. and telegraphed the
Attorney General, asking him TO in
tereede with President Arthur and Sc
cure a reprieYe for the prisoner.
This telegram did not reach Wash
ington until the day before that set
for the execution. The Attorney Gen
eral mad gone TO Philadelphia for the
day, and the telegram was sent TO his
house instead of his Office, and placed
on his desk to await his return.
Andre Brewster. then a little lad,
full of life and mischief, was a priv :
LEGGED -character-an only son-and q /
great favorite with all the prominent /
government officials He had the run 1
OF his fathers library, and from the I
moment that telegram arrived he be I
came possessed with desire to read I
II. Finally curiosity got the better OF
him, and when he had mastered its
contents he was deeply impressed with I
it. During the afternoon he asked
his mother all manner OF questions in
regard to the Presidents exercise OF
clemency, and she could not imagine
why the boy was interested In that
subject Andre kept his own counsel
and reluctantly retired TO bed before
his fathers return home.
Late that night the Attorney Gen
eral returned, and. going to his desk.
found on top of the pile of letters the
Louisiana telegram, with this indorse-
ment, in Andres round boyish hand
Dear Papa: Give the poor man a
chance ANDRE"
It was raining and sleeting, but At
-orney General Brewster's carriage
bad remained at his door. and, taking
the dispatch. he hurried of TO the
White House. President Arthur read
L, and the Endorsement: laid it down.
lnd turning to the Attorney General, I
said. with his kindly smile;
This is Andres first case. Brew
'ter; send the reprieve.'
But. alas. for Andres success as a
special pleader. Twenty four hours
alter the President was besieged with
etters and kilograms from Louisiana
,egging him not to release dangerous
criminal In a law-ahiding community.
Washington Post T.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

An automobile ran over and killed
a dog. 1t was an unavoidable accident
but instead of hurrying away, or even
making a careless offer Of bank note,
the owner stopped the car, had in
quiries made, mingled her tears with
those Of the children who had lost their
pet, and when she returned home sent
them sympathetic letter, together
with a valuable dog of the same breed
as theirs. The incident happened in
England, and the woman who gave to
motorists this lesson in courtesy and
good feeling is the Princess Of Wales.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14
Discrimination.

Widen Woolly-How much TO Shy
caggo?
Ticket Agent-Eight dollars.
Widen WOolly--And how long does
1t take?
Ticket Agent--Nine hours.
Widen Woolly-Nine hours wy,
out in Nebrasky we've got roads you
kin ride on whole day for SS."-Bal-
tlmore American
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

The Ohio State Journal notes the
misprints look much funnier to the ed
itor when they're In some other paper.
Yes, but they look about ten times as
big in his own paper.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

Turkey imported 100000 pounds Of
soap last year. Young Turkeys appar-
ent determination to wash the CRIME
Of centuries from its face will com
mend itself to the considerats judg-
ment of mankind.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

The Crown Princess of Germany has
been made a colonel In the imperial
army, where her husband is a major
Looks as if the net result is to re-
duce him to a minor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

A Berlin doctor says that most men
might with advantage study the man
ner eating by the giraffe, which
ma Gates every mouthful III times
befo.e swallowing it. But look at the
long neck he hasl
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

1t is the universal testimony of
American street car men that a large
portion of the women passengers get
Off the car facing backward. and many
accidents are due to the practice. No
amount of warning or remonstrance
having cured the habit, car-barn SUI
perintendent in Chicago has equipped
handle, so placed that it is difficult for
any one to alight In the wrong way
who uses the handle as a support; and
all other supports are removed. Some
of the women who have used the new
cars are said TO regard them as very
inconvenient, and to be indignant at
the loss of a ttme-honored privilege.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

I'm your paper this morning. sir. you
called me bum actor want an
explanation"
81 shall be happy to explain. young
man. That word actor was inserted
by the prootreader. who thought had
omitted it accidentally. | shall take
care that it doesn't happen again
Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

Considering the number OF hair do
lngs woman takes or at night, and
the number of pastes and lotions she
puts OF, iremen who are expected TO
rescue her in case of fire, should Ne
paid larger salaries
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

Women" declared she, "have bigger
intellects than men,
Il won't dispute it," responded he
a man can't wear footgear that has
to be kept on by mental power alone -
Kansas City Journal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14
where His Treasure Was.

when they take women away from
the co-educational college" said the
speaker, "what will follow?"
81 WILL" cried voice from the audi.
ence.-Success Magazine.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

A Denver man has been sued for
S1,400 for hats worn by his wife and
daughter We warrant he is madden
than the halter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

A Chicago man is accused Of filing
six petitions in bankruptcy in nine
years. He seems to have been guilty Of
gross carelessness in not filing some Of
them somewhere else.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

A S2nOOO,OOO department store has
been opened in Berlin. What enterpris-
ing American has gone over there to
start a branch?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

The forest preservation society ought
to do something to make it harder than
it is at present for reckless persons to
get possession OF matches.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

We should think, in view Of the lack
of troubles that come to Switzerland,
a lot of other small European States
would try their luck as republics
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

A bright woman has established a
ship-shape shop in New York where
bachelors can get their clothes meDded
at small cost and just as mother used
to mend them. If the girls work it
right, every one of them ought to mend
well enough to land a husband in no
time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

Teddy, Jr., earned SO cents on his
first days work. This will enable him
to live the simple life with yenge-
ance.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

One could hardly tell whether that
youth who had to pay $3.50 for kiss
ing girl got a bargain until one saw
the girl
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

"All in favor of apple dumpllngs
please rise" says the Baltimore Sun.
The ayes have 1t.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

The Car is said to have dozen
crowns. His head lies uneasy enough
with one
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

Turkey imported 100000 pounds OF
soap last year. Turkey is getting there,
all right.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

One of the Western colleges has given
the degree OF "B. s." to a woman.
Does this mean Bachelor Of Silence?"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14
I'd SKINNER. Publisher

Does anybody know whether the mot
TO has been put back on the coius?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

The worst things about being bald
are the hair restorers of ones friends.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-14

A turkey is never tough because be
is so good he is never allowed TO be-
come old
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
Preferred Death to Arrest.

Columbia, March 81. - Roland
Coleman, a negro Is years old, com
mitted suicide two miles from here
last night.
Coleman forged his fathers name
to check on the Blackville Bank,
and when the forgery was detected
a warrant was sworn out for him and
a constable went out to arrest him
AS soon as tn. negro found out that
the constable was after him, he bor-
rowed a fistol from lis uncle and
shot himself through the heart, dy-
ing instantly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
JURY UNFIT FOR SERVICE.
New Orleans Judge Dismisses Jurors
on Claim of incompetence.

New Orleans, April In the
criminal district court to-day Judge
F.. d. Chretien dismissed the entire
jury panel on motion Of District At
torney Adams, who charged that the
panel as a whole had shown itself
unfit for service; that although the
State presented clear cases against
number Of accused persons it was un-
able to secure any convictions before
the jurors. The members Of the dis.
charged panel adopted resolutions to-
day in which they declare their in
dignation at the district attorneys
"unfair and improper imputations."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
April Fool Joke Was Real Stuff.

Los Angeles, Cal, April BE
cause 1t was All Fools day, a dilapi-
date" looking leather wallet that
.u.'.. ed $715 in currency was al
... lie on the sidewalk at Main
tn streets half an hour yes
touched only by shoes. and
was finally kicked into the gutter,
where 1t was recovered by the owner
j. NJ. Alexander, a tourist from
DeS Moines, was on his way to the
Pacific electric depot to take Pas
adena car when the wallet dropped
from his pocket. He did not discover
his loss until he was buying ticket.
Almost frantic, he rushed out of
the depot and began rctracing his
steps, little expecting TO find his lost
money.
At Fifth and Main he cspicd the
wallet in the gutter. A score of per-
sons stopped to look, expecting to
laugh at his discontinue over an
April fool trick. but to their aston
1Shmcnt he tore the wallet open and
drew forth roll Of bills which he
hurriedly counted. Then he care
fully tucked the wallet away in an
inside pocket
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
DIR. JONES SLAIN BY HILL MEN.
Chicago AnthrOpolOgist Slain by
Wild Filipino Tribesmen.

Manila, April IA telegram from
the constabulary. at Echague reports
that the body of DR.. VIM. Jones, the
noted anthropologist of the Colum-
bian Museum at Chicago, who was
murdered by trib.smen, was taken to
that place by friendly Ilongots. The
murder was committed about fifty
miles south Of Echague, where DR..
Jones was engaged in studying the
wild hill tribes, living among them
for the purpose Of preparing an eX-
haustive report Of their customs and
traditions. His servant was wound
ed, but escaped, saving the scientists s
revolver. The attack occurred Sun
day, but its cause has not been learn
ed up to this time.
DR.. Jones Boiocd.
Washington, April 1.-Responsive
to an inquiry from the War Depart
ment, Governor General Smith says
DR.. VIM. Jones. the anthropologist,
died from bolo and spear wounds.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
SMALL BOY AND HIS KITE
Play Havoc in Columbus-Man Has
Remarkable Escape.

Columbus, Ga, April IA small
boy and his kite caused far more
excitement on Rose Hill late in the
afternoon to-day than did Benjamin
Franklin when he drew the light
ming down to his now celebrated
kite.
The twentieth century kite refer
red to fell across two of the main
tension wires of the Columbus Power
Company, each charged with $500
volts. In an effort to pull his kite
down the boy drew the two wires
together, with the result that they
burned in two and fell to the ground.
Shortly afterwards an old gentle
man strolled that way, and, notic-
ing the wires in the road picked them
up to lay them aside, and was him
self laid aside. That he was not
killed seems remarkable, but it so
happened that the shock he received
was not unduly severe, although it
made him leave the scene in great
has;c.
The only damage done was to cut
out the lights for about half an hour
in the secondary industrial school
and few hosiery mills.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
TOOK MONEY FROM UNION.
Stevenson Pleads Guilty-Defalca-
tions Amount to $1,000.

New Orleans, April 2.-Samuel T.
Stevenson, former financial secretary
of Typographical Union No. II, of
New Orleans, pleaded guilty to en-
bezzling the funds of that organiza-
ton in the criminal district court
here to-day. Sentence was deferred.
1t is claimed that Stevenson's defal-
cations will amount to about $1O,-
600.
Henry S. Hudspeth, who was presi-
dent Of the union at the same time
Stevenson was secretary, is under
indictment for fraudulently obtain
ing money from the union. Huds-
peth was a candidate for president
Of the International Typographical
Union at the last meeting Of that
organization.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
state OF Ohio, City OF Toledo,
Lucas County.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner Of tho firm of
+. j. Cheney e Co., doing business in
the City Of Toledo, County and, State
aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum Of One Hundred Dollars
for each and every case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Frank ]. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscrib
ed in my presence, this 9Th day of
December, A. d. 1886.
(Seal) A. w. Gleason
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. Cheney G. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
BARRETT WILL RESIGN.
He Says Strain is Too Great-Held
Place Three Years.

Atlanta, April 1.-Charles s. Bar
rett, national president of the Far
mers' Union, with q membership Of
2,500,000 bona fide farmers scatter
ed throughout America, will not per-
NIT his name to be used again for
that Office at the next convention of
the order.
Mr.. Barrett has definitely an
nounced his intention of withdraw
ing from the presidency OF the un-
ion. Those acquainted with the man
know there will be no reconsidera-
ton of his determination He has
for some months discussed the advis-
ability of the step with friends, and
as long as three months ago it was
known in the inner circles that the
organization would haze to find a
new executive.
Mr. Barrett was very frank in as
signing the reasons for his with
drawal from office.
1.-THE exactions Of the Office l have
held for more than three years." he
said, "are known to few, even Of my
intimates. The Farmers Union is
the greatest organization Of farmers
in history. The problems in each
separate State, while occupying
como mn basis, have been diverse in
detail And their intricacies have
necessitated constant watchfulness
and resource on the part Of leaders.
81 have had virtually no home-life
during the years Of my incumbency;
the mental and physical strain has
been terrific. | honestly doubt If it is
any greater on the President Of the
United States, though that may sound
eXtravagant.
"A farmers organization of the
scope Of this one is fertile field for
would-be schemers and sharps. Many
OF these gentry view the farmer as
legitimate prey, and seek, by hypoc-
risy and fattery, to win his conf
dence, only to betray his confidence
and his interests. The responsible
ity alone of protecting the union
from the inroads of this class has
been enough to put gray hairs in my
head.
81 will still be actively interested
in the work Of the organization, but
the time has now come when / should
devote more personal attention to my
growing family.
''When | consider that for the last
few years / have been jumping from
Georgia to the Pacific and vice versa,
at moments notice, with every fac
ulty constantly at attention, l Won
der that ! have retained even a COM
parative degree Of health.
"The farmers have learned the les
son that success depends upon wise
and fearless leadership. No man is
Indispensable to it. 1t will flourish
and expand, and eventually it will
reach proportions that will place the
American farmer in his natural
place-at the actual forefront of
commerce in this country"
Heavy, impure blood makes
muddy, pimply complexion, head
aches, nausea, Indigestion Thin
blood makes YOU weak, pale, sickly.
Burdock Blood Bitters makes the
blood ricli, red, pure-restores per-
feet health.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
RHEUMATISM,

Swansboro, Va, Oct. 81, 1908.
About six weeks ago l suffered an
attack of rheumatism in my right
leg, and it was hard for me to get
about. l saw Noah's Liniment ad-
vertised and 1 thought l would try
it, and found that it did me whole
lot of good, in fact, it took all the
pain and soreness away. 1 have
worked at the iron trade (Old Do
minion Iron and Nail Works. for
about fifty years, and l get bruised
freqeutnly. l find Noah's Liniment
takes all soreness out Immediately.
l recommend Noah's Liniment to any
who suffer aches and pains.
EDWARD RYAN
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
EXPLOSION COST 12 LIVES.
Bark Blows Up at Marseilles, killing
and Wounding Many.

Marseilles, April 1.-The French
fer, in the oil trade between Phila-
delphia and Cette, blew up this morn
ing and was practically totally wreck
ed. Twelve members Of her crew
were killed and many others wound
ed. The bark arrived at Cette March
20 from Philadelphia.
A representative Of the Keritas
agency, accompanied by the second
officer, was inspecting the vessel at
the time she blew up. In the course
of their work the two men entered
the tank hold. Immediately after
there was tremendous explosion
The entire deck Of the bark was lift
ed, and the forward portion Of the
ship was wrenched off.
Twenty men Of the crew at work
painting and repairing were blown
into the air. Great sheets of fire
spouted from the vessel and in a few
seconds she was enveloped in flames.
Prompt aid came from neighbor-
ing ships in the harbor, but it was
impossible for the small boats to
close in on the burning vessel Six
burned and mutilated bodies have
been recovered from the floating
wreckage. A number of wounded
men also have been brought ashore.
Others still are missing and undoubt-
eily perished. The second officer and
the agency inspector were thrown
high in the air by the force Of the
explosion. They are still alive, but
are not expected to live.
The Jules Henry discharged her
cargo at Cette and arrived here
March 27 with her tanks empty for
inspection. 1t Is presumed that the
oil fumes in the tanks exploded.
Three Of the wounded men died in
the hospital while two others cannot
survive. A preliminary investiga-
tion into the explosion has begun.
1t is believed that fumes in the hold
were ignited by an electric spark.
Victims Probably Ercncmcn.
Philadelphia, April 1.-The crew
of the French tank bark Jules Henry,
which blew up this morning at Mar
settles, are probably all Frenchmen.
1t is believed here that all Of the
cargo had been discharged and that
the explosion was caused by light
coming IN contact with the fumes Of
the oil remaining in the tanks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
Shot to Death by Wife.

Hamilton, Ohio, April g. Frank
Sorber, of East Hamilton, was shot
to death to-day by his wife. Mrs.
Sorber told the police that her hus-
band had been living with another
woman, and at noon he came home
and beat their oldest son. When the
mother interfered, Sorber attacked
her. The police credit the story,
and have placed no charge against
the woman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
Card of Thanks.

Salem, March 29.-Editor Keowee
Courier: We desire through the col
umns of your paper to thank our
friends and relatives for the many
acts OF kindness and love shown us
during the sickness and death Of my
husband, S. S. Colley. May Gods
blessings rest upon them all is nv
prayer. Mrs. T.. E. Colley.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
SUFFERED TEN YEARS.

Point Eastern, Va, June 1S, 1908.
l suffered ten years or more with
a dreadfully sore pain in my back
and tried different remedies, but had
a return Of the pain and soreness till
| tested the "Noah Liniment," of
which less than half a bottle seems
to have made perfect cure. / am
much stronger indeed. l think it is
just grand, and l do hope all suffer-
ing with rheumatism and all other
pains and soreness will test it's cura-
tive powers, especially the aged, and
be healed. / used 1T externally only.
l shall always keep it on hand.
MRS. ]. d. BILLINGSLEY.
BACKACHE AND STIFF JOINTS.
Abbeville, S. c., Jan. O., 1909.
] purchased a Csc. bottle of Noah's
Liniment Of G.. A. Milford & Co.,
and used it for rheumatism, stiff
joints and backache, and | can say
1T did me more good than any pain
remedy l ever used. 1t has also
been used in my family for coughs,
colds, cramp and collie, always CIV
ing immediate relief.
REV. GEO. w. SMITH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07

If you have backache and urinary
troubles you should take Foley's
Kidney Remedy to strengthen and
build up the kidneys so they will act
properly, as Il serious kidney trouble
may develop. j. w. Bell, Walhalla; !;
Stonecypher Pharmacy, Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07

Best for All Nerve Bone and Muscle Aches
and Pains 1t strikes almost instantly into
the cords, muscles and nerves in any part of
the body, giving relief more quickly than any
other remedy known, because of it's peculiar
penetrating properties. Absolutely pure, for
internal and external uses for man and beast.
For All Creation. Try it. csc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-07
Pine Beach, Va, Swept by Flames

Norfolk. Va, April l.-Fire early
to-day swept away an entire square
at Pine Beach, causing very heavy
damage.
More than score Of buildings were
destroyed.
The scene OF the fire Is just out
side the jamestown Exposition
grounds, and adjacent to the termi-
nal of the Virginia railway.
The town has practically been de-
stroyed by fire within the last two
years.