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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1810.) Pubhshed Every Wednesday Morning. Subscription, 91.00 Per Annum. Advertising Hates Reasonable. -By STECK. BRELOH A SCI1RODEK. 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 r-il<I for at the rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WALHALLA, 8. C.: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1008. CEDAR SPRINOS HAS CliOSED Its Session-Miss Annie Crisp, of Walhalla, Graduated Last Week. Below we give a portion of the published account of the closing ex orcises of Cedar Springs Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. This year the closing exercises are of pe culiar Interest to the people of Wal halla and vicinity because of the val edictorian of the graduating class, Miss Annie Crisp, who ls well known, not only to the people of Walhalla, but to a wide circle throughout tho county. We clip the following from tho Spartanburg Herald: Knew Her as a < hild. Each of the graduates was handed a diploma and a Bible. Governor Ansel mnde some titting remarks concerning the scripture with the presentation of the Bible to each of the nine graduates. To Miss Annie Crisp, of Walhalla, he said: "You and I came from the same town. I knew you when you were a little tot, and now you have grown to full wo manhood. It gives me exceeding great pleasure, Annie, to present you with your diploma and this Qood Book--the best book in the world. And let me admonish you that it is a book to be read dally." After the diplomas had been de livered the chorus rendered "Estu diantina," a quick, stirring melody. In this selection the chorus showed Itself capable of every dynamic fluide. Loveliness of tone and per fection of phrasing were In evidence while the volume and rythm were predominating elements. The valedictory waa then given by Miss Annie Crisp in the sign language and Interpreted by Prof. Lawrence Walker. President Walker announc ed that time was too limited to have the young lady give her essay "What Christianity Has Pone for the Deaf," but that he hoped to see it in print in the newspapers where it would reach a large number, for he said lt waB an essay worthy of special at tention, being filled with good thougt throughout. Below is printed the essay prepar ed by Miss Annie Crisp, of the gradu. attng class, on the subject, "What Christianity Has Done for the Deaf," and which, on account of the length of the program, had to be omitted. It ls filled with good thought, and is but an expression of the life of the nobb: girl whose spirit seems to breathe In every line. lt ls as fol lows: "What Christianity Has Done for the Deaf." Before thc fifteenth century aud almost up to thc eighteenth century ?leaf people were considered almost on an equal with demented people. All the early schools for the deaf were called "asylums," showing that tho people did not. even then believe that a "school for the deaf" was possible any more than a "school for crazy people" would be. The} wen* treated as animals and outcasts and their parents would not let them he seen because they were ashamed of them. They were the Cinderlilas in the house throughout the world. They wer?? left to sit In the ashes while their hearing brothors and sis ters went to receive the good things of this world. In the ages pas: people thought that deaf people possessed devils; that these devils esed their deaf ness, .lust when the first deaf per son lived we do not know, but. lt must have been very early, as Mo ses ir. the Old Testament mentions them as a class Ancient philosophers held that hearing was necessary to the gaining of knowledge. Occasionally back of the eighteenth century a deaf per son was educated, hut it was called a mirach-, and iud a natural event. Now look around von and seo what a great chang,, has taken place. Bear with me a little while as I tell you of some deaf people who have won fame. Do you know the name of the most famous photographers in America to day'' Do you know that one of the "PftCh Brothers" is a deaf man? One of tho best known architects In this country is a deaf man. Ile lia - planned the homes of some of our wealthiest men. In the West one of the rising sculp tors has never been able to hear the sound of bis own chisel. He has time and time again competed successfully against henring men. Art, too, has a deaf re j) resent at ive who is bringing honor upon his class. Though this man ls possessed of wealth, still he has made an artist of himself to prove to the world what a deaf person can du. There ls hardly a profession or art to-day that has no: Its deaf repre sentatives who stand well up In Its ranks. There are deaf lawyers, preachers, teachers, bankers, merchants, farm ers, and so on the Hst goes. Why this change In so short a time? We point, you to the teachings of the "Lowly Nazarene." They have lifted the deaf from darkness. You remember that a certain man was wounded by thieves and fell by the wayside. A high priest came, but passed the wounded man by, then a Levlte came, and he likewise passed him, leaving the poor being to his groans. A Samaritan came to him land raised him up from the dirt In I tho road to a bed In a home. From that home he wept out strong to fight his way. The thought In that story has lifted the shadow of darkness and despair from the hearts of thousands of deaf boys and girls, and when much is given, much is expected, and unless we go forth Into His vineyard and labor early and late for others, we are basely ungrateful. ' To Honorable' Board of Trustees: You represent here to-day the State of South Carolina, and we have some, thing in our hearts for that State. Our beautiful school closes to-day for three months for some-forever for us. We hate to leave here. Be fore wo go we must thank the State of South Carolina, through you, foi the care and kindness and the love she has put around us. We are proud of the education we have gained bert during our school days. We have determined to bring honor and not shanie upon our State after leaving here. We hope to repay you and the State with a life that is good. Now, the class of one thousand nine hundred and eight bids you al farewell, bearing away from yoi: hearts that have been touched, minds that have been cleared, and souls that have been strengthened. To Superintendent and Mi's. Wal ker: It is time to make a formal of fe ring of our heartfelt thanks to yoi both, but we do not want this to b( formal. We want you to know thai we love you. You both have taker such good care of us. We want te express our thanks, but how can we' In our early lives our mothers caree for us and guided us, but when w< first came to school you became to us parents. You have taken care of us for ten years, knowing us as youi children. We wish we could express how thankful we are that we stan? trained as we are to-day. Does r child forget Its parents? Will w< forget you? To the Teachers and Officers: Wt owe you a peculiar offering of thanks for you have taught us patiently anc so well. Ten years of your life hav? you poured out to bring us fron darkness Into light. We are gratefu for this faithfulness. We will hav< some sweet memories of you loni after we have gone out from here You have put Into our hearts hoi? that makes life seem bright, (iood bye! To our Schoolmates: We are sorr; to leave you all with whom we hav< passed so many happy days. Yoi have been kind to us; we have trlei to be kind to you. It will be you turn to leave here In a few years then you will understand the feellnj -half Joy and half sorrow. We wis! for you all a full measure of succ?s In your work during'your school Hf and after you leave here. This I the last time we will all he here tc gether, ?o I must- I am forced t say farewell. Beloved classmates, for ten year have our lives flowed along side b side. We have had our little fusse and our little quarrels, but they hav only cemented our relation as class mates. It Is time for us to part. W part here and go In different dlrec tiona, but may we all come back tr get her as classmates In that beaut ful beyond. May we part with the hope tlu success, mer su red by the standard < truth, must be ours. Carry with yo the sweet, memories of this school an let those memories ever be in yoi heart, In your mind and in your sou Farewell, beloved classmates farewell ! Was In Door Health for Years. Ira W. Kelley, of Mansfield. Pl writes: "I was In poor health fi two years, suffering from kidney ai bladder trouble, and spent consldc able money consulting physlclai without obtaining any marked ben flt, but was cured by Foley's Kidm Cure, and I desire to add my tes mony that lt may be ?he cause restoring the health of others." H fuse any SUDStlt fes. Sold by ? druggists. GREAT ?X)RN STATE. MIK h Interest Centers Iii Contests in Couth Curoliii?. In the current issue of the South ern Field M. V. Richards has some Intorebiing things to say about South Carolina and what her people are do ing In agriculture, manufacturing and other lines of Industry. Discuss ing the corn growing contest he says: A corn growing contest is in pro gress in South Carolina, where there ls much Interest In the growing of thia cereal, which ls being stimu lated both by the agricultural au thorities and Individual efforts. The State ls offering cash prizes of $500 for ibo best crops of this year.whlch will also compete for $75 offered by the State Fair Association. Other prizes will be awarded in the differ ent counties, the Merchant* ' and Planters' Bank and the Cherokee County News, both of Gaffney, hav ing offered $50 and $25 for the best yield In Cherokee county, and the Farmers' Union of York county three prizes of $2 50. $150 nnd $100. re spectively, for the best results In that county. The competition for these prizes will undoubtedly result In some great records such as will surprise the growers In the well-known corn growing States of the Central West, as South Carolina has In the past demonstrated Its adaptability to the production of corn hy growing crops which have won the national prizes In competition with the entire coun try. In 18 5 7 Dr. .1. W. Parker gathered three hundred and fifty-nine bushels of corn from two acres, and from a single acre secured two hundred bushels and twelve quarts. These yields were from land just outside of Columbia, which ls yet In cultiva tion. In 1881) Capt. Zachariah J. Drake won the prize In a national contest, producing two hundred and fifty-five bushels of shelled corn from one acre. The national contest of 1906 was also won by South Carolina, A. J. Tindal growing one Jiundred and eighty-two bushels of com on his acre. In this contest B. E. Moore, also of South Carolina, won the third prize by the growing of one hundred and twenty bushels. South Caro lina's purely commercial crops of corn are also-worthy of record, as ls Bhown by the yield secured by W. R. ' Walker, of Cherokee county, who la*$l year produced about one hun dred bushels of corn to the acre on six acres of upland and fifty acres of i bottom land was fifty bushels to the , acre. Mr. Walker ls a cattle raiser, and last year fed three hundred An- i gus cattle, enriching his land from this source and peavlnes. Eight i years ago the land producing his j corn made but fifteen to twenty j bushels per acre, with the aid of j commercial fertilizers. Last year's j crop was grown without any com merdai fertilizer. Stops earache in two minutes; 1 toothache or pain of burn or scald In five minutes; hoarseness, one hour; j muscleache, two hours; sore throat, twelve hours-Dr. Thomas' Eclectrlc Oil, monarch over pain. Facts About Denver, Etc. The Democrats go further West and higher up this year to hold their j National Convention than ever be fore. Denver, Colorado, where, on July 7th the twentieth Democratic Convention, consisting of 1,008 dele gates, will gather, ls far toward the settlrg sun, and a mlle high-5,280 feet above sea level. At that alti tude the party can keep cool. The Denver people have built an auditorium containing 15,000 opera chairs, with room for more If needed. Besides, they have given $100,000 to pay convention expenses. The names of only four candidates for President are likely to be pre sented: W. J. Bryan, of Nebraska; John A. Johnson, of Minnesota; Geo.1 Gray, of Delaware; I^ewls Ch.inler. of New York. Bryan will be tho nominee, as more than two-thirds of the dele gates are instructed to vote ror him. If you haven't the time to exercise regularly, Donn's Regul?is will pre vent constipation. They Induce a mild, easy, healthful action of the bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 25c. Nine Whales .Ashore in Florida. Charleston, .lune 2 1.- The light house keepers at Mosquito Inlet, on the Florida coast, have advised the Charleston office of the lighthouse district of nine whales being ashore at Mosquito Inlet. The mammals are being cut up by the lighthouse men and others for the oil and bones, which are quite valuable, and the prizes should yield a handsome sum. During the past year or two a num ber of whales have been seen along this section of the coast, and lt has not. been so many months ago since a monster whale of about 7 5 feet In length got Within the jetties of Char leston and Cavorted about quite lively for a day or two before the mammal again found the channel and safely got out. Carter & Company, Walhalla, South Carolina, Have a large Stock of Laces, Embroidery, Insertion, Lawns^ Cambrics and other Summer Goods to close out at prices to suit the times. Also a complete line of Brown's Star Five Star Low Cut Shoes for Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses and Children. CARTER & COMPANY, SM AIL DONKEYS IMPORTED. Drought from Naples to America for Purpose of Dived lng. N w York, June 29.-Probably the smallest Oriental donkeys that ever came to this country were land ed from the Hamburg, of the Ham burg-American Line, which came In from the Mediterranean. They were consigned to David N. Goodrich, a retired rubber merchant of this city, who has a country home at Mount Klsco, and who will take them there I'for breeding purposes. The donkeys are native to Sardinia and fifteen of them were put on the Hamburg at Naples, but one with a colt died, and the Infant was given to another of the mothers tor nurs ing. The mother took kindly to the addition to her small family, and the two youngsters are doing well. The donkeys are diminutive scarcely larger than big dogs-and attracted much attention. They came In a special cabin built on the after part of the main deck of the steamship. During the summer kidney Irregu larities are often caused by excessive drinking or being overheated. At tend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by all druggists. American (?Irl Marries Britisher. London, June 27.-With King Ed ward and .Queen Alexandra smiling approval from their private gallery, Jean Held, daughter of Whitelaw Held, the American ambassador to England, was married Tuesday after noon in the chapel royal of St. James' palace to the Hon. John Hu bert Ward, brother of the Earl of Dudley, and equerry-ln-walting to the king. The ancient chapel, one of the few remains of the old palace of the Tudors, In which Queen Victoria and several of her daughters were married, was prettily decorated with flowers for this, the most fashiona ble of recent weddings in London. A great, crowd assembled In St. James' Square to witness the arrival of the bridal party and the king and queen and other members of the roy-1 family, who, by their attend ance at the chapel and the subse quent reception at Dorchester House, the city residence of Ambassador Held, paid a compliment to the Amer ican ambassador and his daughter seldom accorded even to members of the English nobility. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Tho Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the y^TT* ?ignature of L&&x7?u5ZiU ??>*? This Woman Must Die. A Watertown, N. Y., dispatch says: Guilty of murder In the first degree was the verdict of the Jury In the eas? of Mrs. Mary Farmer, charge J with the killing of Mrs. Sarah Bren nan. The Jury was out throe hours. Justice Hogers sentenced Mrs. Far mer to he electrocuted al Auburn prison during the week ! ginning August 2. The crime for which Mrs. Farmer, who ls 20 years old, was convicted was most fiendish. Her victim, Mrs. Brennan, who was f>? years old, was her neighbor and Intimate friend and the motive was to gain possession of the Brennan home, deeds of which Mrs. Farmer had forged in October. The crime was committed Aprll\23. Mrs. Brennan was hacked to pieces with a hatchet and her body stuffed in a trunk. .Mrs. Farmer's husband ls also un der indictment on a charge of mur der In the first degree as accessory to the crime. MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY. FOR SALE BY CW. Pitchford Co., WALHALLA. S. C. CHICORA COLLEGE, Greenville, S. C. Owned nnd Controlled by the Presbyteries of ttie Synod of South Carolina. A HIGH ORARI*: COLLEGE IOU WOMEN. . _A^ CHRISTIAN HOME SCHOOL. Graduate Courses In the Arts and Sciences, Music, Art, Expression, Gymnastics and Business. Large and able Faculty. Beautiful grounds. Elegant buildings. Mod ern conveniences. Healthful climate. Location In Piedmont Section, and In City of 25,000. EXPENSES FOR TH E ENTIRE YEAR: (A.) Tuition, Board, Room nnd Fees.$183.00 (R.) AU included In proposition (A) and Tuition in Music. Art or Expression $20.1.00 to.$2IS.00 The next Session opens September 17th. l or Catalogue and information address, 26-35 S. C. BYRD, I). 1)., President. Quarter Million in Dividends. Greenville, June 27.-July 1st is semi-annual dividend day in Green ville, and over a quarter of a million dollars in checks will be malled out ...onda)' to shareholder* In Greenvl?'e mills and banks, dividends having been declared at the annual spring meetings. The aggregate for the banks ls $21,000, while the total for the mills is $236,650, the combined dividend .mounting to $257,650. runt's Pills stimulate the TORPID LIVER, strengthen the digestive organs, regulate the bowels, and are un? equaled as an ANTI-BILIOUS MEDICINE* In malarial districts their virtues are widely recognized, as they possess peculiar properties In freeing the system from that poison. Blatantly .agar coated. Take No Substitute? - The City Market, Walhalla. Harry Lyles Hangs for Murder. Waycross, Ga., June 25.-Harry E. Lyles paid the penalty for thc murder of bia wife and child at 12.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The condemned man was Interviewed this morning and asked for a last statemont. He said he had nothing further to say than that lie had al ready told on the stand in two trials, that the death of his wife and baby was au accident. He said ho had been wronged by some people, who by their evidence, convicted him of a crime of which he was not guilty, hut that he bore no malice. Lyles was 27 years of age in March. Ile was a native of Cleve land, Ohio. He lost his parents when very young and came south at tho age of 1 5 years. On January 26, 1907, he shot and killed his wife and baby. Ho was tried for life twice, the first trial re sulting In a mistrial and the second In conviction. The City Market is the place to buy fresh and palateablo Groceries something that will do you good. Below will be found a Hst of nice things, from which you can select a splendid breakfast, dinner or supper. Look over the Hst and phone us your order, and goods will be delivered promptly. Everything in tho market ls clean, fresh and of the very choicest. BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, HAMS, BALOGNA SAUSAGE. FRESH AND SALT FISH, CHICKENS, (Hens and Fries.) CABBAGE, KRAUT, BEANS, PICKLES,* (Sweet and Sour,) BREAKFAST BACON, LARD, CHEESE. CRACKERS, SYRUP. JELLY, PRESERVES, LEMONS, APPLES, FLAVORING EXTRACTS, EGGS, Etc. ICE IN ANY QUANTITY. WE HAVE THE COLDEST DRINKS IN TOWN. THE CITY MARKET. NOTICE We buy Dry aud Green Hides. Highest prices paid for Good Beet Cattle. We want one thousand FRYING CHICKENS. We always pay more for these than any one else. When you have produce to sell call on us first. f 1 Newspaper Man Gets (?omi Position. Douglas Jenkins, city editor of tho Greenville News, has received Infor mation from the State Department at Washington of his appointment as consul at St. Pierre, St. Pierre is land, off the coast of Canada. Mr. Jertklna will leave Washington on July 1st. He Is a native of Charles ton. St. Pierre Island, whore Mr. Jenkins will be stationer!, is thickly populated, embracing In Its popula tion a large percentage of French. Try FOR AUL CREATION NOAH'S NERVE, BONE AND MUSCLE LINIMENT World's Greatest Pain Killer for All Aches and Pains O^^N BVAUDMLIM I NOAH REMEDY OO.