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WEE COURIER ( ESTABLISHED 1849.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. Subscription, 91*00 Per Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. -By STECK. SHELOR & SCHRODER. Communications or a personal character charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of respect, of not over one hundred words, will be printed free of charge. All over that number must be paid for at the rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WALHALLA, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1?08. THE CLOSE OF CONGRESS. Last Saturday night tho Sixtieth Congress adjourned from Its long and tedious session, leaving a record unprecedented for extravagance and profligacy. The appropriations for the fiscal year amount to over one billion dollars-In round figures, $1,008,804,894. What will the peo ple of this country answer this fall to the unprecedented expenditure Of their funds? Unquestionably this will have Us political bearing, and justly so, for our government has long since ceased to be a government by the people, save in so far as lt conform.". In outward appearance to the time honored, but almost forgotten, re quirements of the Constitution, which established our government as one "of tho people, for the people, and by the people." Extreme parti sanship has long since changed this to be "of the party, for the party, and by the party," and to-day the Republican party has staring it in the face, on the very eve of election, a record of profligacy, waste and wanton extravagance unprecedented in our whole history. Are the people to blame for this extreme to which their chosen repre sentatives have gone? Is lt their wish that the Federal pension pay roll shall systematically Increase as the number of legal pensioners de creases? That the army and navy ap propriations must he made a drain on the country, doubling and treb ling as the years go by? This has been the case for years, until this year the limit seems to have been reached. The remarks of Mr. Fitzgerald, of New York. Democratic member of tu? Appropriations Committee, just before the close of the sixtieth ses sion of Congress, show tn a very concise manner something of the po litical hearing of the results of the session. After arraigning merciless ly the Republican party for what he stigmatized as "shameful squander ing of the public funds," he predicted a staggering deficit impending, ?uri (Uiioui.i t d the executive department of the Republican Congress. Con cluding, he said: "The Congross is now about to adjourn. This session has been the most profligate lu our history. Ex travagance has ?i?'i riot; the trea sury has been depleted; the public money has been shamefully squan dered. "The responsibility rests with the Republican party, lt cannot evade the Issue. "The appropriations for the next fiscal year aggi? gate the enormous sum of $1,008,804,894, as against aggregate estimates hy departments of ? 1,077,1 19.288. Never hut once in our history did the expenditures of our government reach the thou Band-milllon-doilar mark. "After the war with Spain, under the Presidency of Theodore Roose velt, the cost of maintaining the government for the four following years was 10 per cent greater than (luring the same period when the war waged. 10 vident ly, Mr. Speaker, some things are expensive and come high. "Under Cleveland the per capita appropriations for the army for four years were $1.35; for the navy $1.54; for fortifications 20 cents; tho average per capita for throe years was $3.90. "Under Roosevelt. In his second administration, per capita appropria tions for the army for the four year period are $3.66, more than two and a half times tht> amount under Cleve land; for the navy, $4.91, more than three times the amount under Cleve land; for fortifications 32 cents, more than 50 per cent increase over Cleveland; and tho averago per capita cost for tho three services un der Roosevelt is $8.90, two and one fourth times as great as under Cleve land." These facts and figures present a forcible appeal to tho people of thc United States to stop and think. What does the future hohl in store? Certainly we can expect nothing at tho hands of the Republican party. Year nfter year since tho last Demo cratic administration the Republi cans have lurid, unfettered and un restrained, tho reins of government, and year after year expenditures and extravagance have increased. The Republican party stands for extravagance for tho simple reason i h;* r it is the party of the extrava gant, and few men rise above their patty. Neither ol* the Republican Presidential possibilities is capable of rising above his party as did the lamented McKinley, and the people to-day must look once mote to the Democratic party-the party of the people-for whatever of relief they may expect. The chances of Democratic success are to-day brighter than they have been for years, not only because De mocracy's principles have been strengthened, but because the Re publican party has shown, after years of opportunity, its utter ina bility, or itu unwillingness, to give an economical administration-an ad ministration "Of the people, for the people, and by the people,' and against monopolies and trusts and centralization. This is the day of Democracy's op portunity. WALU ALLA'S DOG LAW. We direct the attention of dog fanciers, and dog owners, and dog haters, and dog lovers, alike, to the local dog laws, which will be en forced. They are as follows, quot ing from Ordinance No. 2.: "Section 3. That any dog running at large within the corporate limits between the 1st day of June and the 1st day of October, without a muzzle, ls liable to bo seized and retained for a period of twenty-four hours, dur ing which time his owner can redeem him by paying the sum of two dol lar?, and if not so redeemed, the dog shall then be sold. That any owner of a dog or dogs who shall let such dog or dogs run ,at large on the streets of the town without being muzzled shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished at the discretion of the Mayor, with in the limits of his authority. "Section 1. That lt shall be un lawful for a bull dog to run at large within the corporate limits of the town at any time. That any owner or person having custody- of a bull dog who shall let such dog run nt large, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall he punished at the discretion of thc Mayor, with in the limits of his authority." The only question In the matter ls, Shall the authorities enforce this law and thereby secure the lll-wlll of a few, or shall they Ignore lt and run the risk of a repetition of Green ville's experience-that ls, to have a dozen or more children bitten and sent to the Pasteur Institute for treatment? The law will be enforced. WE GET ANOTHER TRAIN. Effective next Sunday, June 7th, train No. 0, on the Blue Ridge Rail road, daily, will be operated through from Anderson to Walhalla, Instead of stopping at Seneca, as has been done for some months. This is the train against the annulling of which the people of Walhalla protested, fooling that the accommodations af forded the town were not all that wo were entitled to, and Its restoration on a through schedule will be greatly appreciated. It will arrive Walhalla 1.56 i). m. and leave at 3.27 p. m. This additional train and slight changes oi schedule gives the fol lowing arrivals and departures for Walhalla: Departures-No. 12, dally, S.45 a. m.; No. 8, dally except Sunday, (mixed) 2 p. m.; No. 10, dally, 3.27 i), m. Arrivals-No. 7. dally except Sun day, (mixed) 12.40 p. m.; No. 9, daily, 1.55 p. m.; No. ll, daily, 8 1?. m. We again have a schedule. Now for the million-dollar depot with tho diamond settings! To-day is the anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis. How many of the younger generation in the South knew and remembered the fact? ? * . . . North Carolina is now dry. For the present newspapers in the Pal metto and Tar Heel States will please be mum as to what the Governor of one State said to the other. Let the past be forgotten. Here's looking oh, cats! The Atlanta Journal estimates that Hoke Smith's majority to-morrow will not be less than 27,667 ahd not moro than 4 0,000. The Brown fac tion claim they will have a majority greater than Smith's majority two years ago, which was 24,889. Seems to be some difference of opinion over in the Cracker State. Owing to the Atlanta Georgian's hoing denied certain campaign nows by the Smith forces, that paper an nounced last week that it was re duced to "shadowing" the Governor for a few days. By tlie time the elec tion is over and the votes counted lt ls safe to presume that both Hoke Smith and "Little Brown J-," we meant to say "Little .loo Brown" will ho reduced to shadows. Xo Need of Suffering from Rheuma? tisin. It is a mistake to allow rheuma tism to become chronic, as the pain cnn always be relieved, and In most casos a cure effected by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The re lief from pain which lt affords is alono worth many times its cost, lt makes sleep and rest possible. Even cases of lon,,' standing this liniment should be used on account o? the re lief which lt affords. 2". omi r.O cent sizes for salo by Dr. J. W. Hell, Wal halla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. ' Singing at Corinth. Corinth, Juno 1,-Special: There will be an all-day singing at Corinth church the second Sunday in June. All cordially Invited to como and bring well-filled baskets. Will not have any preaching that day, hut will spend the day In singing. Will have some of tho best singers with us. Corinth Sunday School. FACTS FROM F AUB PLAY. Locals In and Around Town (hil ' ci.. M'S Day Next Sun?ujr. Fair Play. June 1.-Special: Chil dren's day will be fittingly observed' at tho Presbyterian church here next Sabbath. We trust as many as pos sible will attend this service and make it a day of rejoicing and praise. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Strlbllng vis ited the latter's parents at Roberts last week. Mrs. Strlbllng will remain several days with her father. Rev. and Mrs. McCain were the guests of D. V. Wright and family last week. Miss Noro Johnson, of Hart county, Georgia, Is spending a while with the Misses Wooten, below town. Mrs. W. L. Dobbs, Thelma and Henry Watson will return this week from Piedmont, where they have been taking in the commencement ex ercises of Prof. M. C. Barton's* school. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Boleman aro en tertaining another little daughter at their home near Fair Play. Miss ^thel Marett and Belton Marett are at home from tho West minster Graded School. Fair Pluv was largely represented at the convention at Return church Saturday and Sunday. Miss ?Mary Sheldon is on an ex tended visit to relatives at Green ville, Nowborry and other places of Interest'. At Newberry she will be joined by her sister, Miss Louise, of the College for Women. They will probably not return home until July. The many friends of Mrs. Meta Burrlss Allen, of the South Union Bectlon, will he sorry to learn of her continued illness. May she soon he restored to her usual good health. Miss Pearle Marett, of the Green ville Female College, Is at home for vacallon. The "gude" housewives are revel ling In plenty of vocables and rasp berries galore. Dewberries and black berries are ripening fust, and good old fried chicken time has come. What better do we wr.nt? We have so many luxuries, for which we should ho profoundly grateful. We are needing rain badly. Gar dens are suffering for rain. The In dications now are for a long dry spell. Mrs. Willis Grubbs is improving from her recent Illness. Mr. and Mrs. Blakeley, of Cross Roads, were among relatives here Sunday. *** Badly Sprained Ankle Cured. Three years ago our daughter sprained her ankle and had been suf fering terribly for two days and nights-had not slept a minute. Mr. Stabings, of Butler. Tenn., told us of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. We went lo the store that night and got a bot tle of It and bathed her ankle two or three times and shp went to sleep and had a good night's rest. The next morning she was much better and In a short time could walk around and had no more trouble with lier ankle.-E. M. Brumltt, Hamilton, Tenn. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. .? . Conneross Locals. Conneross, June 1.-Special:' The crops have Improved a great deal In the la. t week, and farmers? have about caught up with their work. A large number of the young peo ple from this jommunity went to Re turn Sunday to attend the Sunday School Convention. Children's Day will be celebrated at Conneross church on the second Sunday In June. Public cordially in cited to attend. Don't forget the limier and the pocket book. Conneross Farmers' Union will meet next Saturday. June 6, ot 4 ?'clock. All officers are expected to ie present, as there ls some business for them to attend to. C. H. Negro Was Lynched. Dixon, Ky., June 1.-Jason Mc Dowell, a negro In jail here charged Arith having killed a traveling man >n March 12, was taken from the jail his morning and lynched by a party if masked men. The raiders fired l?verai shots to attract the jailer's ittentlon to their pre.once, and then lemanded that the negro's cell be >pened. They placed McDowell on a ?orse and rode away with him. His K)dy was found this morning riddled witta bullet and knife wounds. CARI) TO THE PUBLIC. To the Democratic Voters of Oco aee County: Owing to my position as editor and office manager of the Farm and Factory-Journal, I am un able to gel out to seo the voters until the regular campaign tour begins. I therefore beg to put before them the following brief outline of my qualifi iNitlons and platform, promising them that should they see fit to honor nje with thp office of County Superintendent ol' Fducatlon, to give them the best possible service and aid, in tho upbuilding of our schools. My Qualifications. Forty years old: married; chil dren in public schools. Throe years study In tho best Vir ginia colleges. One session In State Summer School for Teachers, two in county summer schools. Fourteen years' experience teach ing in the public schools of this State -both county and town. Nine years in Oconee county. Probably tho highest percentage first grade certificate In tin- county attained on actual examin?t ion. Thoroughly experienced in nfP.ee My Platform. A higher standard of fitness for teaching. Better and longer term schools for our white country children. A closer supervision ol' country schools. A well-equipped high school in every town, and at least two niorc In the county; tultlou free to every county child. Fight this incessnnt changing of school books to the last ditch. Courtesy and absolute Impartiality in the discharge of tho office. Let my opponents alone and work for mysoif. JOHN' L. Me vVI IORTKR. Seneca. June ?5, 1!>0S. 2:!-2.".-27 New ADVERTISEMENTS. BRIDGE TO LET. The Board of County Commission ers will let, to the lowest responsible bidder, or bidders, at the bridge site, on Friday, JUNE 19, 1908, at ll a. m., the contract to rebuild the 11 u ii II icu 11 Bridge, over Little River. The county will furnish all necessary material. Hoard reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Success ful blddrr will be required to give bond in a HU m double the amount of bld. D. F. MCALISTER, Supervisor. June 3, 1908. 23-24 COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, 1785 / 1908 Charleston, S. C. 124th Year Begins September 25. Entrance examinations will be held at the County Court House on FRI DAY, JULY 3, at 9 a. m. All can didates for admission can compete in September for vacant Boyce Schol arships, which pay $100 a year. One free tuition scholarship to each coun ty ir. South Carolina. Board and furnished room in dormitory $11. Tuition $40. For catalogue address HARRISON RANDOLPH, 23-26 President. CITATION NOTICE.- The State of South Carolina, County of Oconee. - (In Court of Probate.)-By D. A. Smith, Judge of Probate.-Whereas, Mrs. Anna M. Rogers has made suit to me to grant her Letters of Admin istration of the Estate of and Effects 1 of William J. Rogers, deceased These are, therefore, to cite and admonish ail and singular the kin dred and creditors bf the said Wil liam J. Rogers, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be hold at Wal halla, Court House, South Carolina, on Thursday, the 11th day of June, 1908, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon to show cause, If any they have, why the said administration should not bc granted. Given under my hand and seal this 27th day of May, A. D. 1908. (Seal.) D. A. SMITH, Judge of Probate for Oconee County, South Carolina. Published on the 3d and 10th days of June, 1908, in The Keowee Cou rier and on the Court House door for the time required by law. 23-24 WANTED! I WANT all the Chickens and Eggs In the County, and will pay the highest market prico, either cash or goods, and will sell you GROCER IES as ? CHEAP OR CHEAPER than any one. Please give me a trial. T. M. LITTLETON. Jr. THE GROCERY MAN, WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA. Chamberlain s Cough Remedy Cures Colds, Croup and Whooping Cough. AreYi If you contemplate Bui it means "DOLLAR WE WINDOWS, D( AND Ol Just Received C Send or Bring us Spe WE FURNISH OT] WE CAN Fl! GIVE U We have a Car of St< CHEAP. D( MATHES Carter Ice Cream Free Windows, Base ] and Repairs, Doc Varnish, Enamel Ranges, Oil and ing Tools. CARTER r A LARGE AND COMPLE1 STOCK I Whitp Dress Linens and Lawns, Fancy Muslins, Silk Waistings in newest plaids and stripes. Swiss and Cambric Embroideries, Torchon Laces and Gauze Vest. Ladies' and Children's Low Cut Shoes, newest styles in Patent Leathers and Tans. Men's and Boys' Light Weight Clothing. Most of this entire Stock must be moved within the next 30 days. Do not fail to examine our stock and prices and see what we have to offer you. Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime and Cement. Paints and Oils at lowest prices. W. P. NIMMONS, SENECA, S. C. VISITING tahu?-All the latest styles. We want your orders for first class work in the Engraving line. We can furnish any style or any Quantity you may desire. Write or call on THE KEOWEE COURIER. Walhalla. S. C. WE WANT our friends and patrons to leave their Printing and Engraving orders with us. Prompt attention and best service. Call and ewe our libe of samples. THE KEOWEE COURIER. Walhalla, S. C. lding a HOME, BARN, or doing any Repair Work S" saved for yon by getting in touch with ns. ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR JORS, BLINDS, PAINTS, LEAD [L, LIME AND CEMENT. )ne Car (400) Kegs Wire and Cut Nails, cifications for your "BUILDING MATERI AL." SERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTIES. [INISH YOU IF YOU WILL ONLY S A TRIAL. OUR PRICES AKE RIGHT, aves, the "GOOD KIND" WE ARE OFFERING )n't miss seeing them when in Town. ON HARDWARE CO, r ESTMINS GO TO' Hardware Co,, -F O R zers, Hammocks, Screen Doors and Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Bicycles >rs, Sash and Blinds, Paints, Oils and -ware, Tinware, Galvanized Goods, Cooking Stoves, Garden and Farm? HARDWARE COMPANY.