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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
27} ACRES,

slightly rolling, red pebbly soil; 100
acres upland in cultivation. Most of
this bale-tO-the-acre land. Also 80
acres fino bottom. Eighty-three
acres in pasture, old field and woods
improvements consist of one two
story 7-room dwelling, five tenant
house, two to four rooms, all in good
repair; good barns and Out-houscs:
watered by branch and creek This
place is just one mile from court
house and touches corporate limits.
No better place for the price in this
or any other county. Party has put
this place in my hands for quick
sale: so don't delay. This price only
good for short time. 1T MUST GO.
Terms, 0ne-third cash; balance one,
two and three years.
$500 Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
REPUBLICANS FLOCK WILSON.
From Every Section New Jersey Gov
rrnor Receives Encouraging News.

Sea Girt. \. j., July 2l.-From
more than 1000 letters OF prOmi-
ncnt Republicans which Governor
Wilson has received. assuring him
that the writer's would support the
Democratic ticket this year. not to
mention uncountcd letters from
more obscure members OF the Re-
publican rank and file, there were
made pubulic tonight the contents
OF 100 or more which the Governor
has answered personally.
In no case was the name Of the
writer given for publication. but the
original Of each letter Is on file at
the Governors Office. A large pro-
portion, perhaps - per cent, Of the
nominees correspondence is com
posed OF these unsolicited pledges OF
support by Republicans.
II have always been Il Republican,
and never voted for any other par
ty, wrote the president OF a college
in PENNSYLVANIA, "but | so thorough
ly believe in YOU that ! intend to
give YOU my vote and my influence.
Depend on me for any service | may
be able to render"
The president Of a Brooklyn bank
wrote: 'Hour candidacy appeals to
the people OF the whole country"
This came from the president OF a
national bank in Maine:
''Togcthcr with many former Re-
pubiiranS from among the most rep
reSrniatiNc men Of our good State, !
shall support YOU"
From the head OF a trust company
in Chicago:
II shall be happy to aid you in
any way within my power"
leading Republican lawyer OF
North Dakota:
lou may count on the support Of
not only the Democratic party in
TINS state, but OF a very large pro-
gr"ssivc Republican vote
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24

pard, or against any other Governor
since the days Of reconstruction?
The answer comes readily enough,
! There was no reason for them.
We can see but one explanation
Of the situation: Either there must
be just ground for at least some Of
these charges, or else, by his unde-
sirable friendships and his weakness,
he has permitted the accumulation
of network OF corruption to be
woven so intricately, so inseparably
about himself and others as to have
cast shadow upon the fair name
Of the State that nothing but the
turning on Of light and change of
administration can remove. "rurn
on the light" and let it reveal
whOmsoevcr may be standing or
whomsoever may have been standing
in the dark recesses.
This Is as we view the situation
after serious consideration, without
malice, without prejudice against
the Governor. We have no charge
Of corruption to make; we have no
facts OF our own to present that
would prove such 4 charge. But the
fact that the men who are known
to have been dealing in graft are
still in position to continue to do so
unhndered. unmolestcd by the
CHIEF EXecutivc-unwhip OF Justice
and free from restrant-this fact
alone, as we view the situation, but
points only too strongly to the un-
fitness, the unworthinesS OF the Gov
crnor to longer have in his charge
the protection and the preservation
Of the good name Of South Carolina
Let every voter give due consid-
Grafton to the facts of the case, and
when the timo comes, vote as his
conscience dictates. Let us look to
the good Of old South Carolina, lay
ing aside all personal prejudiccs.
Let us stand for good and clean gov
ernmcnt-a government above sus-
piciOn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24

nave Dccn iunuv. 80, uo We lnIuuu
now to dcvate from that rule. We
believe it is best to present these
matters TO the public as they are
and let the public Judge for itself.
We have our opinion in the matter
and it is firmly ixed--an opinion
that is based upon observations dur
Ing the past two years.
And our observations strengthen
us in tn" belief that South Carolina
needs change. why? For an
Swcr turn to Charleston and consid-
er conditions there But, You may
well say, the Governor has not been
convicted Of anything wrong in con-
nc"tion with the charges OF whole
sale "Elalt' in that city. We grant
that. Nor has he been tried. And
Yet We have what seems to be CON
NinctnG proof that graft" exists and
has been existing there almost opcn
handed for eighteen months. We
cannot say that the Governor is
have direct statements from his for
mcr friends that ne knew OF its OK
lStcncc, was warned Of the cOndj-
tionS, and yet nothing was done bv
MN, and tn" men directly connect
cd with this system Of graft re-
tain office to-day.
You may ask. Has the Governor
been found guilty 0! wrOng-doing
'hr"ugh the testimony introduced by
Detective Burns in Augusta? We
answer that he has not; nor has he
h""h tried on any charge. He can
neither be proven guilty nor found
guilty OF anything until he has been
tried And, though wC cannot SUP
port Mr.. R"laSc for reelection, we
can honestly say that we hope that
u" can diSprOVc every charge that
ma" hccn brough; against him. We
can neither agree with him in his
poLcI"S (many OF thcm) in matters
pertaining TO the State Government
nor can we endorse his methods of
chmialGn' Least OF all can we con
donc his lack Of vigilance in look
ing alter the interests Of the great
state OF south Carolina in many
matters, notably the systematic
graft in Charleston ana the whole
sale Issuing Of pardons during his
two years OF Office.
Yet we hope he can prove himself
innocent of every charge that has
been brought. We have no cnomv
upon whom we could wish TO scn
fall such calamity as would como
with conviction upon the chargcs
that have been made against him.
But can these charges be reason
ably explained away? Why were
they not brought against Governor
Ansel, against Tillman, against Nc
Sweeney, Ellerbc, Hayward, Shep-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
SOUTH CAROIINA'S POLITICS.

This Is Il day Of shame to South
Carolina a time when men may
well blush at the thought OF the fair
name OF South Carolina being drag
ged through the miro and filth OF
political and official corruption.
The Courier has rcfraincd from
the publication OF partisan or pre-
judiced articles with reference to
the various and sundry charges OF
graft, OF corruption, oi dishonesty
that have been made against thc
Chief Executive OF this State, con
tin'n" itenlf tN tho nrnSnntatiOn Ol
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
so ACRES.

strong red land; II bales cotton on
> acres with one mule and a negro.
FIFTY acres upland in cultivation; 20
arr ) fine bottom; 20 acres in pas
tmrc and timber. Has good six-room
house and barn; on public road to
Good Hope, small town, where a
new railroad Is now being completed
to. In sight Of this place. Land across
the road, and no better than this,
sold recently for $4,000. My price
on this for short time, easy terms,
only $4,000 Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
Nine Months for Mitchell.

Washington, July 23.-John Nit
chcll, vice president OF the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor to-day was
sentenced in the District OF Column
bia Supreme Court to nine months
Imprisonment for contempt OF court
growing out Of the Bucks stove and
Range Company case. An appeal was
taken and $4,000 bail furnished to
abide by the decision OF the upper
court.
In the same case President Samuel
Gompers recently was sentenced to
one year and Secretary Frank Nor
rison to six months.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
80 ACRES,

one nlle rom court house. on Broad
street, strong pcbbly land, red sub
SOIL: IN very high state Of cultivation,
made bale to acre last two years. I'm.
proVemcnts good. Has 7-rOom hOuse.
TWO two-room houses, two four
room houses, one 12-stal, barn, with
shed. Cannot buy land across tho
street from this for less than $125.OO
per acre, or more. Building lots Of
one acre beyond this sold for $500. 90
per lot Now, in order to make quick
SAFE or THIS, | am told to offer 1t for
the very low price (with terms) OF
10000 Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
Lightning Kills John Ashley.

Anderson. July 2l.-John NJ.
Ashley, a well-to-do farmer, and dis
tant cousin Of "Citizcn" Josh Ash
ley, was killed by lightning last
night fifteen miles from Anderson.
He was riding his mule through a
swamp in search Of his son, who
had hecn out in the storm. The
bolt hit Mr.. Ashley on the top of
his head, and killed him and the
mule instantly. The body was
found later by his son. Mr. Ashley
was about fifty years of age.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
DO5 ACRES.

slightly rolling. mulatto. pcbbly soil.
with red subSoil, watercd by branch
and river; 125 acres in cultivation; :;
70 acres in pine and oak timber:
wood worth $500 per cord; has two
four-rcom houses and two twO-rOOm
houses and good barns. Just one mile
and half from Monroe, on public
road. Cannot duplicate this place
anywhere in the State this close in.
am told TO sell this for the very low
price REASONABLE terms) OF
$500 Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
15 ACRES,

dark soil, led subsoil; 60 acres in
cultivation, balance In pasture. This
place has no house, but is in a very
hlgh state OF cultivation and only one
mlie from town, on one of our best
public roads, leading by tho public
schools. This place is worth $500,
bul owner proposes to take $47.5O
per acre If he can sci, at once Place
lies on creek. Don't miss it, for II
is bargain at S17,5O Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
THE CAMPAIGN FUND,

So far only one response has come
to the call for contributions to the
National Democratic campaign fund
through The Courier. Some have
contributed through other sources,
among them Capt. S. X. Dcndy, who
sent the first dollar contribution to
the Columbia State from Oconee.
We acknowledge the following:
5. X. Dcndy, Walhalla .$l.00
Next,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
Insect Etc COsiS imp,

A Boston man lost his leg from the
bite Of an insect two years before. TO
avert such calamitles from stings and
bites Of insects use Bucklen's Arnica
Salvc promptly to kill the poison and
prevent Inflammation, swelling and
pain. Heals burns, boils, ulcers,
piles, eczema, cuts, bruises. Only 20
cents at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24

land is level and one Of the finest
places in Walton county; lies on the
best and most public highway in the
county and extends back to within
hfty yards OF station on Georgia Rail
road. Only five miles from Monroe
Ga, and can be bought for a low
price with terms. Only
%47.5O Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
1870 ACRES,

dark pebbly land, in high state Of cul-
tivation, slightly rolling; 40 acres
in cultivation, balance in fine tim
bcr. Plenty water; has one nicely
finished siX-roOm dwelling, two ten
ant houses with four rooms each.
Lies on public road near school and
church. Just four miles from Mon
roe. Ga. Can make terms on this at
the low price OF $500 Per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24

Is too important a matter for a wo-
man to be handicapped by weakness,
pad blood or foul breath. Avoid
these kill-hopes by taking DR.. King
lh'e Pills. New strength, fine com
PjeXion, pure breath. cheerful spirits
II hings that win men-follow their
use. Easy, safe, sure. 25c., at all
druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
115 ACRES,

rolling, red and gray pebbly land;
so acres in cultivatiOn; II acres in
fine bottom, balance in wood and pas
ture. Has two good four-rOom
houses. barn and crib at each place
with plenty water. On public road,
near school and church. Good terms
on this. A bargain at
$3.50 Per i ere.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
22O ACRES,

mulatto pcbbly soil, red subsoil; $50
acres in cultivation, SO acres in pas
ture and woods, 20 acres In new
ground. Has two four-room houses,
two three-room houses and two two
room houses, all in good repair. Has
new barns and other out-houses. This
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24

The people Of Oconeo have great
confidence in the honor and intcg rity
OF Hon. Frank NJ. Cary, Of Seneca.
He is member OF the dispcnsary
investigating committee
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24
DEBS FIAYS BOTH PARTIES.
Socialist Nominee Declares Taft and
Roosevelt Capitalist Candidates.

Milwaukee, Wis. July 22.-Eu-
gene V. Debs, candidate for Presi-
dent on the Socialist ticket, address
ing a meeting here to-day. outlined
his views Of present political condi-
tions and c0ntrasted the principles
and purposes Of the different politi-
cal parties.
Flo declared that the Republican
and Democratic parties we're repre-
sentative Of the capitalistic classes.
and the Socialist party alone repre-
scented the working class.
1.-THE great capitalists all are con-
servatives, stand patters'; they have
stranglc hold upon the situation
with no intention of releasing their
grip," said Mr.. DebS. Taft and
Roosevelt are their candidates. It
may be objected that Roosevelt Is a
progressive That is mere bun
combc Roosevelt was President al
most eight years and his record is
known When he was in office and
had the power he did none of the
things. nor attempted to do any OF
the things he is now talking about
50 wildly.
'Woodrow Wilson is no more the
candidate Of the working class than
is Mr.. Taft or Mr.. Roosevelt. Mel
Their one Of them has ever been iden-
tilted with the working class, has
ever associated with the working
class, except when their votes were
wanted, or would dare avow himself
the candidate OF the working class"
During the summer months moth
crs OF young children should watch
for any unnatural looseness of the
bowels. When given prompt atten-
tion at his time serious trouble may
be avoided. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can
always be depended upon. For sale
by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-24

moves all grounds for fear that they
might send In their regrets"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28
CHAPTER TX.
The Family on the Raft.

The Family on the Raft.
That would unquestionably have
been the end of Bob Yancy when he
was shot out into the muddy waters
of the Elk river, had not Mr.. Rich
ard Keppel Cavendish, variously
known as Long-Legged Dick, and
Chills-and-Fever Cavendish, of Lin
coin county, in the state of Tennes-
see, some months previously and
after unprecedented mental effort on
his part, decided that Lincoln county
was no place for him.
Mr.. Cavendis his paternal grandpar-
ent had drifted down the Holston and
Tennessee; and Mr.. Cavendish's
father, in his sons youth, had poled
up the Elk. Mr.. Cavendish now de-
termined to float down the Elk to it's
juncture with the Tennessee, down
the Tennessee to the Ohio, and il
need be, down the Ohio to the Mis-
'sissippi, until he found some spot ex-
actly suited to his taste.
: With this end In view he had toiled
through the late winter and early
spring, building himself . raft on
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28

suspense was intolerable. Suddenly
drawn whistle. Three times it waa
repeated. The horse-thief leaped to
his feet.
"Neighbor. that means mel" ha
cried
The moon was rising now, and By
its light the judge saw number Of
horsemen appear on the edge Of the
woods. They entered the clearing
picking their way among the stumpa
without haste or confusion. When
quite close, five of the band dis
mounted; the rest continued on about
road.
Look out inside, there!" cried q
voice, and log was dashed against
the door; once-twice-it rose and
fell on the clapboards, and under
those mighty thuds grew up wide
gap through which the moonlight
streamed splendidly. The horse-th1ef
stepped between the dangling cleata
and vanished.
The judge tossed away the stool
He understood now. With q conn.
dent, not to say jaunty step. the judge
emerged from the Jail.
Your servant, gentlemen!" ha
said, lifting his hat.
"Git!" said one of the men brief.
ly, and the Judge moved nimbly away
toward the woods.
Now to find Solomon and the boy.
and then to put the miles betweeB-
himself and Pleasantville with al
diligence. AS he thought this, almost
at his elbow Mahaffy and Hannibal
rose from behind fallen log. Tha
Yankee motioned for silence an4
pointed west.
ITO be continued)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28
THINK THIS OVER.
This Offer Should Gain the Confidence
of the Most Skeptical.

We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial, if our remedy fails
to completely relieve you of consti-
patton. We take all the risk. You
are not obligated to us in any way
whatever, if you accept our offer.
That's mighty broad statement,
but we mean every word of it. Could
anything be more fair to you?
A most scientific, common-sense
treatment is Rexall Orderlies, which
are eaten like candy. Their active
principle is a recent scientific discov-
cry that is odorless, colorless, and
tasteless; very pronounced, gentle,
and pleasant in action, and particu-
larly agreeable in every way. This
ingredient does not cause diarrhoea,
nausea, flatulence, gripping, or other
inconvenience. Rexall Orderlies are
particularly good for children, aged
and delicate persons.
If you suffer from chronic or hab-
itual constipation, or the associate or
dependent chronic ailments, we urge
you to try Rexall Orderlies at our
risk. Remember you can get them
in Leon only at our store. II tab
lets, 10 cents; SO tablets, Is cents;
80 tablets, SO cents Sold only at
our store-The Rexall Store. Bell
& Robinson. i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28

which to transport his few belongings
and his numerous family.
Thus it happened that as Murreu
and Slosson were dragging Yancy
horsethief, he gave his companion N
misery coldly critical stare, seated
himself on the stool, and with quite
a fierce air devoted all his energy to
mastication. He neither altered his
position nor changed his expression
until he and the judge were alone.
then, catching the judges eye, he
made what seemed a casual move
ment with his hand, the three fingers
raised but to the judge this clearly
was without significance, and tho
horse thief manifested no further In
terest where he was concerned. he
did not even condescend to answer
the one or two civil remarks tho
judge addressed to him.
AS the long afternoon more ttsele
away, the judge lived through the
many stages of doubt and uncertain
ty, for suppose anything had hap
pened to Mahaty!
Standing before the window, the
judge watched the last vestige OF light
fade from the sky and the stars aD-
pear. Would Mahatfy come? The
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28

bar and, sinking his voice to husky
whisper, asked: would it be perfect
Iy convenient for you to extend me q
limited credit"
Nov, Judge Price, you know a
heap better than to ask me that!"
she answered, shaking her head.
mo offense, ma am" said the judge,
hiding his disappointment, and with
Mahaffy he quilted the bar.
The sudden noisy clamor of many
voices, high-pitched and excited, float
ed out to them under the hot sky. Il
wonder" began the judge, and
paused as he saw the crowd stream
into the road before the tavern. Then
a cloud of dust enveloped 1t, cloud
of dust that came from the tramping
of many pairs of feet, and that swept
toward them, thick and impenetrable,
and no higher than tall mans head
in the lifeless air. Il wonder II we
Judge, finishing what he had started
to say.
The score or more of men were
quite near, and the judge and Ma
haffy made out the tall figure OF the
sheriff in the lead. And then the
crowd, very excited, very dusty, very
noisy and very hot, flowed into the
judges front yard. For a brief mo-
ment that gentleman fancied Pleas
antville had awakened to a fitting
sense of its obligation to him and
that 1t was about to make amends
for its churlish lack of hospitality. He
rose from his chair, and with splen-
did ford gesture, swept off his hat.
TITS the pussy fellow!" cried a
voice.
"Oh, shut up-don't you think
know him?" retorted the sheriff tart
ly.
Gentlemen" began the Judge
blandly.
Get the welI-rope!"
The judge was rather at loss prop
erly to interpret these varied remarks.
He was not long left In doubt. The
sheriff STEPPED to his side and dropped
heavy hand on his shoulder.
"Mr. Slocum Price, or whatever
your name is, your little game is up!"
Amt he bold?" it was the wom-
ans voice this time, and the fat land
lady, her curls awry and her plump
breast heaving unanimously, gained
a place in the forefront of the crowd.
Dear madam, this Is an unexpect-
ed pleasure!" said the Judge, with his
hand upon his heart.
Il want my money!" shrieked the
landlady. Good money-not this
worthless trash!" she shook a bill un-
der his nose. The Judge recognized
it as the one of which he had de-
spoiled Hannibal.
you have been catched passing
counterfeit" said the sheriff. A light
broke on the judge, a light that
stunned and dazzled.
Il can explain"
Speak to them, Solomon-you
know how l came by the money!"
cried the judge, clutching his friend
by the arm. Mahaffy opened his thin
lips, but the crowd drowned his voice
in a roar.
A tall fellow shook a long finger
under Mahaffy's nose.
"You scoot!"
Mr.. Mahaffy seemed to hesitate.
Some one gave him a shove and he
staggered forward step. Before he
could recover himself the shove was
repeated.
'Lope on out of here!" yelled the
tall fellow. Mahaffy was hurried to-
ward the road Twenty men were in
chase behind him. Then the woods
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28
CHAPTER vii.

Boon Companions.
Some time later the judge was
aware of step on the path beyond
his door, and glancing up, saw the
tall figure of a man pause on his
threshold. A whispered curse slipped
from between his lips. Aloud he
said:
rs that you, Mr.. Mahany7" He
got no reply, but the tall figure, pro-
PEELED by very long legs, stalked into
the shanty and pair of keen, rest
less eyes deeply set under high, bald
head were bent curiously upon him.
Il take it I'm intruding," the new
conner said sourly.
why should you think that, Solo,
mon Mahaffy? When has my door
been closed on you?" the Judge asked,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-28
I'M LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, MARCH %, 1912.

Yes, sir" said the boy.
Have you said your prayers?" In
Quired the judge.
mo. sir. I amt said EN- yet"
"Well, say them now. Religion Is
as becoming in the young as 1t is re-
spectacle in the aged. I'll not dis
turb you tonight, for 1t is Gods will
that l should stay up and get very
drunk"