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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 184U.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. Subscription, 81.00 Per Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. -By BTECK. SHELOR & SORROWER. Communications or a personal eharacter charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of respect, of not over one hundred words, will be printed free of charge. AU over that number must be paid for at the rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manusorlpt. WALHALLA, S. G.: WEDNESDAY, NOV. ll, 1008. DOWN IN DEFEAT AGAIN. Once more National Democracy has fallen before tho Republican hosts. Yet this last defeat was not devoid of a bright and satisfactory side. In a number of Republican States mate rial gains were made, and though this counted for naught In the pres ent fight It has a very significant bearing on the future of the Demo cratic party. Then, too, Democracy to-day, In defeat, stands with face to ward the conquerors and presents to them ranks unbroken and numbers increased. To-day tho party ls in better shape than it has boen since Cleveland swept all before him, car rying the Democratic standard to victory. Tin- Republican party has hereto fore strengthened itself by adopting some of the reforms demanded hy the Democratic party, and in the campaign just closed has promised much to tho people in the way of substantial accessions to Democratic principles. How far those pledges and promises to tho masses aro to be redeemed remains to i?i seen, and upon tho extent of redemption hinges the fate of the Republican party, it has long been known as the party of great promises and small fulfilments, and the handwriting on tho wall ls all too plain to the Republican lead ers that tho years of promise without fulfilment are fast drawing to a close, and that something more than idle words ls Imperativo. True, there are those who seem to see in the COI! tesl just closed tin; bringing forth o? Democracy's bhrowd. and they are even now wait ing expectantly to hear that ominous rattle in the Democratic party's throat ti?at will warn them lo pi pare to assist in the last sad rites over the party. But tho party is only de feated once more, and, as has been said. Democracy seems to grow and fatten on defeat, and well It may, for of a surety lt ht s had enough and to spare of that diet. But is a party dead, is lt useless, When, oven though lt bo through defeat and disappointment, lt dis seminates Us principles, proves their worth and forces Its op ponent to accept and use them? ls it dead, or is it the one remaining source of life of tho ene my? Tho Republican party would long since have passed out of active service but for the yielding of its loaders to the demands of Democ racy, which ls the party of the peo ple. And so we say Democracy will not die; it shall not die so long as there ls work for lt to do, and Its work, until the time for triumph shall have como, ls to keen in check the power ful Republican party, Inflated by vic tory, made arrogant by long tenure, and corrupted by the continu r spoils .of office. While there is life there ls hope, and hope and life are more abundant in the Democratic party now than for years. We have a work to do, and whether that work ls accomplished by direct power of govern mont or hy compelling others to govern wit?, even handed justice, let us stand to the task as mon, and thc light of victory ls ours even in the gloom of defeat. THANKSGIVING FOB SHIT-INS. We are requested by Miss Marye R. Sheer) to solicit. Thanksgiving contributions for ber "sunshine" work. We all know how to make sunshine for the "shut-Ins"-those who by deformity, poverty or acci dent are deprived of the blessings thal the more fortunate have and too often fail lo appreciate. Lot us all remember the unfortunate on Thanksgiving Day and forward some thing to Miss Sholor, (Route No. 1, Westminster,) for their comfort and pleasu re. You are doubtful wbat lo send? Here is your clue, Wo quote from Miss Slider's letter: "1 can use any thing from a pin up. The children can make scrap books, which I need greatly." What Will you do? Verily, in this line of work the fields are always white unto harvest, but the reapers nre few. "I lost my dollar- Did you?" asks the Tarboro (N. C.) Southerner. Yes, confound it, wo did - five of 'em. Did you? Strange aa lt may seem, Atlanta refuses positively to claim Jim Wood ward. If a negro IB lynched in Kala mazoo, Atlanta soon Ands out that tie was born in Atlanta; when a Pres ident is assassinated, the assassin was'once in Atlanta; but Mayor Woodward-poor old tipsy Jim lie's Mayor of Atlanta, but all you ?an choke, squeeze or kick out of an Atlanta papor is that he came from Marietta. We believe with Harvle Jordan that the price of cotton will soon rise. As a matter of fact, we cannot nee how it can fail to do otherwise. The stagnation that always precedes a national electi >n is over, business lu ttl! ?ines wili rapidly pick up, and lt ls but the nat aral thing for cotton to rise. The r ills are receiving large orders that have been held up by uncertainty, a?.d ^uun w?U be needed by the spinners for imm?diate delivery. It has been a long wait, but we believe the men who hiwe held their cotton will reap a rowa-d more than equal to the trouble and hardships of holding. FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY. Death of Aunt Matilda Marett-A Problem as to liaising Cotton. Fair Play, Nov. fl.-Special: The farmers are about through picking cotton and harvesting their small crops of corn. There are no more good corn-shucking times like there used to be, around here, and many corn cribs will he found in the West another year. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Knox and little son, of Oakway, were among rela tives here Sunday. Quite a number of young people attended the sluring at Thoma1* Woolen's Sunday afternoon. Miss Kittie Sllg'.i, of Seneca, was the guest of Mrs. T. H. Harris the week-end Miss Alice Smith has been spend ing quite a while with her sister, Mrs. Walter Davis, In our town. Meal has advanced to 12% cents, but thanks be to the Give of all good and perfect gifts, there are plenty of " 'possum and taters" yet, and many of our good peoplo are feasting continually on this most delicious dish. And who would think of hog meat when they have a big dish of 'possum and baked taters all around lt, any how? Now In this part of the country we have another very palatable and healthful beverage. The persimmon and locust crops are very full. Now, Mr. Editor, can you think of any thing more pleasant than sitting around the fire drinking locust beer and eating ginger cakes? I can't see why any man would want to leave Oconee county to seek lils fortune in Oklahoma or any other Western State and leave such luxuries as these. We heard lt on all sides, by both white and black, that if Taft was elected President cotton would ad vance. The day after his election it dropped about 2.r>' points. 1 don't be lieve politics and cotton will mix, no how. Here ls a mathematical pro position: Land from $25 to $100 per acre; mules from $lf>0 to $300 per head; negroes at 75 cents per day and three meals; corn at $1 to $1.25 per bushel, to raise cotton at from 8% to t) cents per pound. Will some reader of The Courier please figure out the profit in raising cotton, or maybe one of the editors, being a man of leisure, has already figured out the proposition. If they haven't I dare say the bankers of South Car olina have. The spirit of Aunt Matilda Marett quietly wended its way to the beau tiful mansions in Heaven as the sun was rising on the morning of No vember 9th. 1908. Her beautiful, consecrated Christian life should be an example to all those who are striving to follow her. May an All wise father console, comfort and sus tain her bereaved ones in this hour of Badness. Especially so may He be i Father to her devoted nephew, Rob ert H. Marett, with whom she has lived for a number of years, never tiring in his efforts to jilease and comfort her. The exact particulars [is to the burial have not been ascer tained. T. Ii. W. How to G<*t Strong. P. J. Daly, of 12 47 W. Congress itreet, Chicago, tells of a way to lecome strong. Ho says: "My mo ller, who ls old and was very fee de, ls deriving so much benefit from Slectrlc Hitters that I feel lt's my luty to tell those who need a tonic md strengthening medicine about it. n my mother's case a marked gain ti flesh has resulted, Insomnia has >een overcome, and she ls steadily trowing stronger." Electric Bitters pilckly remedy stomach, liver and cldney complaints. Sold under guar. ititee at all druggists. 50c. Aeronaut Dies ; Hoy Hurt. Princeton, Nov. 6.-Prof. Peter Cramer, of St. Louis, was dashed Igainst the chimney of the Methodist diurch and killed hore yesterday vhlle making a balloon ascension at he Farmer's Carnival. Glen Hay Ion, a seven-year-old boy, who was standing near the church wa? struck >y a brick falling from the chimney vhlch was wrecked by the balloon, tis skull was fractured and he may Ile. A strong wind was blowing and ef orts were made to persuade the leronaut not to atteint)) an ascen ilon. In reply he said: "I will make he jump to-day If I break my neck ii doing lt." Those were tho last vords he spoke as he left tho earth. They Take the Kinks Out. "I havo used Dr. King's New Life Mils for many years, with increasing satisfaction. They take the kinks mt of stomach, liver and bowels, vlthout fuss or friction," says N. H. Down, of Pittsfield. Vt. Guaranteed latisfactory at ail drug ?iure?, z?e. The Grumbler, ( Philadelphia Ledger.) "I seo they are to have a bookless waist," said his wife. "And Just as I had got to he an BXpert In hooking them," he growled, being a natural kicker. VA LU AULE FA KM F?ll ?ALE. We will offer for sale, in front of the Court House door, In Walhalla, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1908, (Salesday), Two Hundred and Seven (207) acres of land In Ooonee coun ty, four miles northwest of Walhalla, bounded by lands of Lee, Kuenimer er, Cleveland, Kuhtmann, Wagener and Burklein, and known as the Fln konstadt Place. Terms of Sale: CASH. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. F. FINKENSTADT, WM. O. FINKENSTADT, CHAS. FINKENSTADT. November ll, 1908. 46-49 NOTICE TO DEBTORS and CRED ITORS.-All persons indebted to the Estate of Mrs. Emma L. Anderson, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to the under signed, and all persons having claims against said estate will present the same, duly attested, with in the time nrescrlbed by law, OF be barred. S. N. HUGHS, Qualified Administrator. November ll, 1908. 46-49 MASTER'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF OCONEE. In Court of Common Ploas. Pursuant to a decree of tbe afore said Court, in the case named below, I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, In front of tho Court House door, at WALHALLA, S. C., on MONDAY, the 7th day of December, 1908, between the legal hours of sale, the tract of land below de scribed: J. E. Cary, Plaintiff, against Eugene G. Whitten and W. P. Nlm mons, Defendants. Ali that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Oconee, State of South Carolina, being the western end of tile tract of land convey'' to Jnmes E. Cary by J. W. Cary, and upon which J. E. Cary now resides, con taining seventeen and one-fourth acres; same sold to Eugene G. Whit ten by J. E Cary, and is cut off of the original tract by a line which starts on the line between the lands of J. E. Cary and Eugene G. Whit ten's land, and running northeast along the west edge of r piece of woodland by a mulberry tree, not far from the residence of J. E. Cary to Blue Ridge II. R. track, to be a straight Uno from point of beginning to the end; said tract sold is to in clude railroad crossing In front of Mrs. Nancy Lanler's house. Terms of Sale: CASH. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. O. WHITE. Master for Oconee County, S. C. November 11th, 1?? () S. 46-49 SAY, OLD HOM! What kimi of STOCK FOOD do you eat? GET YOUR BOSS To buy Stonecypher's; it cun't Itc beat. STOXECYPHER DRUG COMPANY, Westminster, S. C. 1 l-4-8-4m SPECIAL SHOE SALE AT NORMAN'S. Closing out a lot of Wo men's Shoes at $1 per pair, worth $1.50. Men's and Children's Shoes also at equal reduc tion. Bargains in all kinds of goods. Don't miss a good oppor tunity. NORMAN COMPANY, WALHALLA, S. C. MILLINERY ! My linc of Millinery is of the latest. I go to market several times during season and keep in touch with thc latest styles. This enables me lo keep in touch also with any bargains that may bc offered in the markets. Wo feel sure wo can mako it to your interest to seo our lino beforo you buy. R. CALLO WAY (KL CO, Westminster, S. C. Just in from Factory. Big lot of LADIKS and MISSE'S COAT SUITS. The very Latest Things from New York. If you will come at once we can fit you. Millinery, "Millinery. fm ni |t Uwh By all means sec our Millinery. We have the?? very best assortment and our prices an; the lowest that can be named considering style and workmanship. We are more thanjanx ious to please you. Ladies'* and Misses'* Coat Suits and Skirts. We will have in by express this week another lot of Ladies' Coat Suits. Our line is grand and the way we are selling them is wonderful. If you want a Suit, Skirt or Coat better net buy until you see ours. Just received 100 Cloaks that wc will close out at 60c. on the $1. This is a bargain right. Dress Goods. Our line is complete in every way. We have all the new weaves in Shadows, Stripes, Browns, Blues, Reds, and also all the newest things in Silks. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. One case of Flannelettes, worth 10c, only 7 l-2c. One case of Blue Cheviot, worth and bringing J 0c, onl/ 7c. Don't miss this. One case of Outing, black and white only, worth 10c. everywhere ; we are putting them on the table at 5c, and you had better come quick. Men's, Boy's and Children's Clothing. We have the greatest bargains in Clothing ever shown in Seneca. We are selling those new Brown Suits that are bringing $16.50 on the market, for $11.50. Our $8.50 Suits arz worth and bringing $12.50 else where. We can fit you in anything up to a 48. Our line of Young Men's Suits arc beautifully tailored and very swell. Others get $15 for what we are selling for $10. In Boys' Two-Piece Suits our line is great. From $1.50 to $7.50 you can get your boy a suit here that will please you both. Pants.--NOW LOOK-Pants. Did any one say Pants ? Well, we've got them. Won ders will never cease. We don't understand ourselves how we bought them so cheap. They are half-price and less, beau tifully tailored, elegant goods-nothing cheap about them but the price. We have all sizes. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. Patrician for Ladies. Crossett's and Hamilton Brown for everybody. You can't make a mistake herc if you tried. Furniture. If you want a Suit of Furniture we have it. If you want a Rocker or Set of Dining Chairs, Table or Bedstead, Iron or Oak, or a Mattress or Chiffonier, Book Case orJWr?tlng Desk, Dining Table, Folding Lounge or anything kept in a first-class Furniture Store, we have it, and will sell cheaper than you can get it anywhere else. We have the goods and the prices. Can't you do the rest ? J. H. ADAMS Seneca. S. G.