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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1849.) Published E very Wednesday Morn lng. Subscription, $?.00 Per Annum. Advertising Kates Reasonable. -By BTKCK. 8I1ELOR Sc SCHRODER. Communications or a perso. 1 character charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of respect, of not over one hundred words, will be printed free nt charge. All over that number must be paid for at the rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manusoript. WALHALLA, 8. G.: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1008. COTTON GAMBLING. Matter Omi the South Proposes to Haw Congress Consider. "CongreaB IB going to be called upon strongly Into the perniciousness Of the gambling In cotton," said Rev. Henry S. Mason, of Georgia, to a Washington Herald reporter. "The cotton exchanges of all cot ton producing States are merely gambling houses, where the entire business consists of gambling on fu tures. The men who operate these exchanges do not have to produce a lion nd of cotton. They do not even have to buy lt, any more than the operator of a bucket shop has to buy the Industrial stocks In which he gambles. "They absolutely control the sell ing price, although lt ls likely they handle not a hale of colton from one year's end to another. Then1 is no way of putting a stop to this vicious practice unless the United States will come down with the well-aimed blow and put the whole system out of busi ness. The Slates are apparently powerless to remedy conditions, be cause, for Instance, the closing down of these establishments in Georgia would merely double the business lu tlie surrounding co'ton producing States. "The United States government will be asked to prevent the trading in futures through the mails. the telegraph, the telephones and all pub lic transportation companies. This would destroy the present gambling In futures, Just as It destroyed the lotteries in New Orleans. Then the real supply of cotton would regulate the price of the commodity at all sea sons of the year. Radical measures should and will be adopted before many years. Wo hope to have the death knell of the exchanges sounded before the close of the next session of Congross." Can't look well, eat well or feel well with impure blood feeding your body. Keep the blood pure with Murdock Blood Bitters. Fat sim ply, take exercise, keep clean and you will have long life. METHODIST MINISTER SHOT. Georgia Merchant Fires on Pastor as iii- is Ijeavlng Church. Newton. Ga.. Nov. 27.-As Rev. C. ll. Morris was leaving the Methodist Church at .Milford, a few miles from here, just after the service had been concluded, he was fired at five times with a pistol by IO. li. Taylor, one of the leading merchants of Milford. Only one bullet took effect. Inflicting a serious wound in Morris' thigh. As Taylor emptied his pistol he threw lt at Morris, exclaiming: "I have shot the man who tried to attack my wife." Morris ls a prominent Methodist preacher, and has been boarding with the Taylors, who were married only a few months ago. Taylor charges that two days ago. during his absence, the preacher attacked Mrs. Taylor. As soon as Taylor returned and was told by his wife, he took a pistol and went gunning for the min ister. After the shooting Taylor was ar rested a.ul placed in jail here, but gave bond in a few lion rs. Taylor luis sworn out a warrant against Rev. Mr. Morris, and the latter will bear rested. Morris denies that he attacked Mrs. Taylor. Ile says that she made ad vances to him. A Personal Appeal. If we contd talk to you personally about the great merit of Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs, cobbs and lung trouble, you never could he in duced to experiment with unknown preparations that may contain some harmful drugs. Foley's Honey and Tar costs you no more and has a record of forty years of cures. .1. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stonocy plier Phar macy, Westminster. Anna to Re-Wed Hon! ? New York, Nov. 28.-A Paris cable to the World says: "Princess Helle deSagan, formerly Miss Anna Gould, of New York, will apply for separation within two months, and will, sooner or later, re wed her first husband, Count Boni deCnstellane." The dispatch quotes the Marquis Castellano, father of Boni, as say ing that some of Princess Anna's grievances against lier present hus band are: That Prince llelie was "cut" at George's American Mar, on Rue Cam ben, by such fashionables as Marquis deGalnay, llenney Ridgeway and others, who refused to allow the prince even to throw dice willi them. That though the prince promised her the highes! social standing, dis tinguished persons like the Duke dc Luynes, Duke d'Uzes, Duke de Monty and Duke deLaRocliofoucauld, re fuse to speak to her and none of them vlrit her. "My child was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. I applied Dr. Thomas' Feled ric Oil. The pain ceased and the child sank into a restful sleep."-.M rs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y. BIG STEAMERS < :OLLIDE. Panama Passenger Steamer Rammed hy White star Freighter Georgia. New York, Nov. 26.-A fog, tho heaviest known in years, which has paralyzed traffic in New York harbor for four days, caused the loss of six lives to-day, when the Panania Rail road Kteamer Finance, bound for Co lon with 85 passengers on obard, was sunk in collision with the White Star freight Hteamer Georgia In the main ship channel off Sandy Hook. Chief Engineer John W. Puckett, his third assistant engineer, William H. Todd, and an oller named Charles Erle, all of the Finance, either re mained at their posts or were caught In wreckage and went down with the ship. Three passengers are missing, and aro bellevod to be drownod. They are Mrs. Irene Campbell, of Colon; Henry Muller, Conductor on the Panania Railroad, and Policeman Rhineland, of the Canal zone police. Most of tho passengers were at breakfast when the great steel prow of the Georgia came crashing through the sides of tho Panama liner, who was making her way slowly down tho channel . With tho uproar of the collision, all lied to the deck, and while the boats were being lowered several of the women, too frantic with fright to be calmed by the assurance of offi cers that all would be saved, plunged overboard, droned only in their night clothing. They were picked up by boats from both the Finance and Ceorgia. Utility of Counterfeiting. Passing counterfeit money is no worse than substituting some un known worthless remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar, Hie great cough and cold remedy that cures the most ob stinate coughs and heals the lungs. J. W. Hell, Walhalla; Sonecypher Pharmacy, Westminster. RFD IS MAN'S COLOR. Once Thought to (hire Disease and to Ward OH' Dad Luck. The partiality for the color red may not be mere chance, for lt bas played an important part in the art and decoration of all races of men, and to it are attached many old su perstitions, In our earlier forms of art we learn that various colors bad special significance, generally in distinguish ing the sexes. Striking examples of this custom are lound in Italy, whore red was the insignia of the male and blue of the female. This explains why in Hie old paint ings we find the Madonna and other Biblical women always in the latter color, while tho apostles and mascu line saints wore red. Even to-day lu Rome and some other sections of Italy, says Harper's Weekly, the spe cial color of Its sex is pinned to the dress of tho child at the time of bap tism. There still remain many curious superstitions concerning this Inter esting color. For instance, a great aversion to red hair exists among the peasants of England and Wales, and often the presence of a person with "auburn" locks is considered unlucky. When a fisherman of Northern England ls mending his tackle tho approach of a red haired individual is solemnly believed to presage ill fortune unless the end of the line or net is immediately passed through a flame. In olden time the efficacy of red as a cureall for disease was strictly followed, and this superstition has not entirely died out. The physician to Edward II of England. Joni of Gaddeston, tells us that he brought about a complete cure >r one of the royal princes who was suffering with smallpox by surrounding the sick lied wit li various red hangings, wrapping the patient in red blankets, covering Iii tn with a scarlet counterpane and administering red mulberry wine. In the West of Scotland and in the West Indies lt ls customary to wrap a bit of red cloth or flannel around children's throats to ward off the whooping cough. In the early part of the last century a London shop in Fleet street sold pieces of red cloth to those suffering with scarlet fever, Hie supposed remedy lying not in the fabric, but in tho color. In New Zealand the house in which death has occurred is painted with this color to keep out the had spirits, abd the path of the funeral procession ls blazed with streaks of red to prevent the demons from fol lowing. Even now the Chinese plait their children's bair with red silk to ward off the Influence of evil spirits. Dowager's Life Attempted. Si. Petersburg, Nov. 26.-The Dowager Empress of Russia, while returning from Copenhagen, whore she had been visiting relatives, nar rowly escaped assassination. While she was walling for the royal train a niau pulled a revolver and killed one of the officers guarding the Em press. The murderer was overpow ered and arrested. Dr. Cooke to Leave Wofford. Spartanburg, Nov. 2."?.-Dr. A. B. Cooke bas resigned tho (hairs of German and French in Wofford Col lege, to accept the chair of modern languages at TfirOOp College, Pasa dena, Cal., the college which recently el.?clod Dr. .James A. D. Soberer, of Newberry, president. Dr. Cooke will leave) Spartanburg tho latter part of December, and will begin his duties ,ln lils new field January 1. 200 PENSONS CREMATED. Ellerman Lino Steamer Sardinia De stroyed Off Island of Malta. Valetta, Island of Malta, Nov. 25. -Nearly two hundred persons, pas sengers and crew of the Ellerman Line steamer Sardinia, are believed to have perished to-day when the steamer was destroyed by fire just after she had sailed for Aioxandrla, Egypt. The Sardinia was scarcely a mile off Grand Harbor when the first sign of fire appeared, but with a strong wind to fan the flames the whole ship was soon ablaze, and the passengers and crew had scarcely a chanco for their lives. There was a wild scene of panic on board as the rapidly spreading flames drove the passengers to the rails, and many of the excited ones, not oven waiting for Ihn I,?otu to .>?? 1.1 r-~* Inf? tho sea. Scores are believed to have been drowned. Others, trapped by the fire, were literally roasted to death or smothered without a chance for life. Ships Hush to Aid. There were many craft In the har bor at tho time of the disaster, and several tugs and other swift, small vessels rushed to the assistance of the Imperiled liner. Tho high sea and half a gale, which prevailed at the time, however, made lt Impossi ble for them even to approach the Sardinia, and they could do little in the way of aid. The Sardinia left Liverpool No vember 14 with a cargo of general merchandise for Mediterranean ports, lier crew numbered forty-four, and about twenty first-class and six sec ond class passengers embarked at Liverpool. Most of ber other 200 passengers undoubtedly were Levantines, Mal tese and Egyptians. Many of these people cross on the steamers of tnt? Uno from Malta to Alexandria. It ls their custom to pitch their tents on decks for shelter during the four days' trip. The decks are cluttered, and this condi tion undoubtedly made the orderly clearing of the ship difficult. O/LBTORIA.. Bear? tho sf T8 Kind You Hate Always Bought. "WILLIAM TELL" ACTOR SHOT. Herbert Lee Killed After Eighteen Years Performing. London, Nov. 2f>.-Herbert Lee, a music hall performer, died In this city to-day from the effects of a wound In the head received during a performance of a "William Tell" act at a local hall last night. Lee had a ball on his head at which Madame Clementine shot at a dist ance of Ht) feet. Madame Clemen tine surrendered to the police. Mr. Lee had been giving this act for a period of eighteen years without hav ing met with an accident. Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets you crazy. Can't hear the touch of your clothing. Doan's Ointment cures the most obstinate cases. Why suffer? All druggists sell lt. SHOOTING IN ELBERTON. Feud of Long Standing Ends in Shooting Affray. Elberton, Ga., Nov. 25.-A feud of long standing between two promi nent men In Elbert County was brought to a culmination Monday af ternoon by the shooting of George Oglesby by J. H. Booth. These two men have lived close noiftMjors, just across the road from each other, for many years, and there has been bad blood between them for a long time. Just what caused the rupture which brought about the shooting has not been learned, but a quarrel came up and Mr. Booth drew a gun and shot Mr. Oglesby through the abdomen, the bullet passing clear through his body. Both the men are respected and prominent citizens of Nickville, near Elberton. Mr. Oglesby is a prosper ous farmer who had accumulated some money, and Mr. Booth is a. merchant and farmer. Off Intarast Ta Wamertv ?To such women as aro not seriously out of health!but wu , have exacting duties to perform, either In the way of house he ld caresXor In social duties and func tldn^whichXserlottsly tax their strength, aliweVaTf? nursing mothers, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has proved a most valuable sup\Artlng tonic and invigorat ing nervine. By its , timely use, much fnrloua s.ltiknoss and suffering may Bi? avoided. 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In this connection it may not bo out of place to stat? that tho "Favorito Proscription" of Dr. Plerco is tho only medicino put up for tho euro of womans peculiar weaknesses' and ail ments, ano sold through druggists, all tho ingredients of which havo tho un animous endorsement ot all tho leading medical writers and teachers of all tho several schools of practice, and that too as remedies for the ailment* for which "Favorite Prescription" ls recommended. A 1 itt lo t>ook of the.-? endorsements will bo ?ent to any address, post-paid, and absolutely free If you request samo by postal card, or letter, of Dr. R. V. Plerco, B?llalo, N. Y. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets euro con stipation. Constipation ls tho cause of many dlsoases. Cure tho canso and you cure tho disease. Easy to tako aa candy. "Stop R The MONEY- PANI Thc WIFE has heard Put a little sunshine one of our SUPERB ST1 Iain Kitchen Ware. We some time ago, and the pri you. %0 j? Roof your karn with i Paint you home with Dress your horse with And last, let us furnis Building. We have a h Farming Tools than any We lead ; others follow. HATH ES PREPARING FOR 1012. Chairman of National Democratic League Calls Meeting. New York, Nov. 20.-With the an nounced purpose of taking such ac tion as may he necessary looking to ward success In 1912, William C. Lil ler, chairman of the National Demo cratic League, has called ? meeting of representatives of all regularly or ganized Democratic clubs, to be held in Washington, D. C., on December 9 and 10 next. In the call for the meeting Chairman Liller says a num ber of prominent and influential Democrats have been invited to nt tend the conference and deliver ad dresses. Mr. Liller said the proposed meeting has not been called In the interest of Mr. Bryan, or any other individual. OABTORIA. Bean the TM Kind You Have Always BougM Donnelly as Public Printer. Washington, Nov. 7.-Samuel B. Donnelly, of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been appointed public printer In place of .lohn S. Leech, whose resig nation was received by the Presi dent yesterday, and will take charge December 1. Leech returns to his - 1 place at the head of the Philip pine printing office. Donelly is an ex-president of the Typographical Union. JUST ONE WORD that word I. lt raf.n to Dr. Tim's Llv.rPill.and MEANS HEALTH. Are you constipated? Troubled with Indigestion? Sick headache? Vlrtlgo? Bilious? Insomnia? ANY of these symptoms and many others Indicate Inaction of the LIVER. You Mood TutfsPills Take No Substitute* Five PCriah in Burning House. Hartsell, Ala., Nov. 27.-The home of Tom Richardson, at Wood land Mills, seventeen miles east of here, was burned to the ground Wed nesday night, and Richardson's wife, mother and three children were burned to death. The remains of the children were found in the burn ed barn which adjoined the house. Several theories have been advanced, one of which is robbery. Richard son is missing, but bis body was not found in the ruins. 1 Don't U Looking for something without price, and you kne Our lines of Clothing, ever carried and the prices Wc have a large stoch and Laprobes and a complc A few Horses and Mt CARTE C is to be forgotten, this cry long enough. in your home and at the same time put in your kitchen EEL RANGES with a line pf the Blue and White Porce have them marked "Way Down." We bought them ices on these famous and well-known Ranges will interest jt j* j* j? j* J? J* our Vulcanite Roofing, our guaranteed Water Proof Paint, i our "Washington" Harness. sh you with Doors, Windows, Nails, Locks, etc., for that irger stock of Rubber Belting, Machinery Supplies and ? other concern in our county. Call and see for yourself. ?ON HARDWARE CO., ESTMINSTER, S. C SOME RARI BARGAINS Dress Goods, Dress Goods. ! Iii?' lot of mill ends in Dress Suitings and Broadcloths ; i solids and plaids. I Sorges, Henriettas and Brilliantines, worth $1, $1.25 and $1.50 per yard, to closo out at 75c. at 85c. One lot of All-Wool, 54 inch wide, worth 65c. and 75c, to close at 50c. ; also big value in 15c. and 20c. goods. Calicos-blue, red and black-at 5c. ; best grade Cc. Outings, 5c. up. Clothing, Clothing. Our Clothing Stock is brand new and the best values and styles. Do not fail to see what we have to offer you before you get your Fall and Winter Suit. Big Stock of Men's and Boys' Overcoats and Rain coats and Ladies' and Children's Cloaks and Jackets at lowest price. Shoes, Shoes. Men's Fine Shoes in Patent Leathers, Tans, Gun Metals and Calfs, heavy weights for winter. Ladies' Fine Shoes in Patents and Tans on all tho newest lasts and toes. Children's Shoes in fine quality and heavy weights for winter. Underwear, Underwear. Big stock of underwear in wool or cotton. Can fit everybody in quality and price. Trunks, Valices, Suit Cases, Embroideries and Ribbons at lowest price. A full and complote stock of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Lime, Cement, Stoves, Hardware, Bagging and Ties. Weare also agents for the celebrated Mitchell Wagons, Oliver Chilled Plows, Columbia Buggies and Carriages. Do not fail to come and get our prices and soe what we have to oiler you. We pay the highest market price for Cotton and Cot ton Seed Yours for business, W. P. NIMMONS, SENECA, S. C. P. S.: NOTICE.-With each and overy bill of Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes, amounting to $10, wo will sell you a 25-pound sack of New York Standard Granu lated Sugar for $1.25. Faste Any Time ! : for nothing ? Adam got the apple without money and )w the finish. Shoes and Dry Goods are the largest and best we have are low enough to suit the times. : of Surreys, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Whips ?te line of Groceries, iles for sale. See us if you want to save money. Respectfully, R & COMPANY.