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THE FIRST DAY OP SESSION. Officers In Sonnte 'and House Stood hy Senator Ti!!:.,..... Columbia, Jan. 12. -The Legisla ture of South Carolina began a forty day session to-day, which promises to furnish matter of no dlttle interest to the State and to a less extent to the South at large. The principal mat ters taken up, lt is anticipated, will be the liquor question and compul sory education. It also devolves upon the Legislature at this session Lo elect a successor to Chief Justice J. Y. Pope, of the Btate Supreme Court, resigned. The prohibitionists are expected to make a fight to drive liquor from the State, arid already the Anti-Saloon League has Btarted agitation for the enactment of a State-wide prohibi tion law. This legislative contest will doubtless be hard-fought, and opinion is divided as to the success of the "dry" movement. The support ers of the oid State dispensary sys tem-now supplemented by the county dispensary plan, with a coun ty local option feature-are leagued, almost to a man, with the staunch adherents of State-wide prohibition. Already nearly- half the counties in the State have voted out the dis pensary under the local option law and the delegations from these dry counties may be expected to stand with the prohibitionists almost sol idly. Another absorbing topic of specu lation among observers of the trend .of affairs in this State is the move ment for a compulsory education law. Especial Interest attaches to this question inasmuch as the Cotton Manufacturers' Association of South Carolina, at its semi-annual meeting "in Charleston Saturday, declared in favor of a compulsory school law in connection with the child labor law of this State. The mill men were of the opinion that the age limit for working children should be raised to fourteen years, provided a com pulsory education law was enacted. Legislature Stands by Tillman. Columbia, Jan. 12.-Thc Legisla ture of South Carolina to-day unani mously adopted resolutions com mending Senator Tillman and con demning what the resolutions term the "vindictive and sensational me thods of thc President of the United States in his reckless and malicious attacks." Officers mid Committeemen. Senate Officials-T. G. McLeod, Lieut. Governor, is, of course, presi dent;. M. M. Mann, clerk; Dr. W. L. .Stokes, reading clerk; W. L. Maul din, president pro tem; Rev. A. N. Brimson, (Baptist), chaplain House Officers-R. S. Whaley, speaker; Jas. A. Hoyt, clerk; J. E. Smith, reading clerk; Rev. R. N. Pratt, (Baptist), chaplain; J S. Wil don, sergeant-at arms. News from Little River. Little River, Jan. ll.-Special: Christmas has come and gone. The young people of this section seemed to enjoy themselves very much dur ing the holidays. The Nimrods did some fine shooting and killed a few hares. The (uss they made was the most of the fun, P. G. Holden and son, Ira, of Geor gia, were circulating anion . friends lil this section a short time back. Sam Lusk, a promising young man of Pickens county, made a short visit in these parts during Ohirstmas. J. C. Shockley has come back to the sticks since Chris'umstand ls moving his lumber business for what it ls worth. John Holden's Bhingle mill ls run ning on full time-?when John ls not sporting. Hov. R. A. Hudson, of North Car olina, paid his father-in-law, J. L. Talley, and family short visit the past week. Lawrence Alexander and bride will soon move into their new home on Major L. Rogers's place. Success to you and yours, Lawrence. Frank Alexander will move from our midst to the Flat Shoals section. He ls a good farmer and we are loath to give him up, but wish him much success in his new home. F. R. Lusk, after spending the hol idays with homefolks, has returned to Wofford Fitting School. Miss Nammer Alexander, after spending Christmas with homefolks, bas returned to her school at Fall Creek. MIBS Kate Lusk Ims reopened her school at Fort George. Millard Nix, of Whitewater, pass ed through this section on his way back to school ai Walhalla. Rev. R. R. Doyle filled his regular appointment at Whitmlre's on the first Sunday at ll a. m. His ser mon was a very deep one. There will be preaching at this place on the fourth Sunday In this month at ll a. m. The public i8 cordially in vited to attend, and the members are iiiKi d io be present, as there will be a short church conference after the service. Joe Sanders and family have mov ed from our midst to Salem. Mr. and Mrs. James Madden have a new boarder at their houso-it is a girl. Mrs. Mary E. Holden has returned home, after spending n while in Jo cassee. A. C. Smith ls the only man who has any plowing done so far, but his old ?dow ls very rusty now. I). T. Madden is building a new room to bl? house, which will add much to the convenience whon fin ished. M. Lifo 100,000 Years Ago. Scientists have found In a cave In Switz? land bones of mon who lived 100,000 years ago, when lifo was In constant danger from wild beasts. To-day the dangor, as shown by A. W. Drown, of Alexander, Mo., ls largely from deadly disease. "If lt had not been for Dr. King's New Dis covery, which cured me, I r^uld not have lived," ho writes, "suffering as I did from a severe lung trouble and stubborn cough." To cure sore lungs, colds, obstinate coughs and prevent pneumonia, it's the best med icino on earth. 50c. and $1. Guar anteed by all druggists. Trial bottle free. ITEMS FROM RAMSAY'S CREEK. A - 94,000 Fire-Local Matters-A 1 Relic of the Past. ita m say's Creek, Jan. ll-Special: Dixie Dunlap and wife are occupying 1 their new house near Pleasant Hill, i Rev. Messiah Cobb preached his ( regular sermons at Cross Roads Sat- t urday and Sunday. ( Perhaps the most interesting social c event which we have noted this sea- i son was -a birthday party given at t the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. i Lyle in honor of the former's birth I day, last Friday night, January 8, \ he being 43 years of age. The young 11 folks were engaged in social games t until a late hour, when they re turned to their homes. Martin Phillips' store, in the Holly Springs section, was destroyed by J Are Friday night last with all its con tents. This loss falls very heavily on Mr. Phillips. From what we can j learn he carried a stock of goods val- j ued at $4,000, and had insurance for ' only half this amount. The fire was 1 first discovered lu the top of the * building and is thought to be of acct- j dental origin. While looking over land deeds. f plats, etc., recently-we discovered a * roll of old papers, which are the most interesting we have over seen. A f plat 102 years old bears the name of this creek just as it is to-day. As is shown, land at that day sold al most for a song, and it seems that the one that was selling sung it him- t self. Among these papers were ? wrapped a copy of The Keowee Cou- < rier, published on Friday, January ( 28, 1870. It differs so much from t the same paper of the present time ^ that they scarcely resemble each \ other in any particular. Visitors < wore not noticed; correspondents un. t known. As the advertisements show. < Internal revenue laws were in for?a | i then and many fine coppers were be- 11 lng "lifted'' for violation of the law. i I A Hst naming prices on nearly every- 11 thing wo eat, drink or wear ir given, ( including certain kinds of "spirits." I 1 We name prices on a few things and ; < then cea?e: Cotton, 20 to 22 cents j t per pound; coffee, 25 to 50 cents per j 1 pound; flour, per sack, (98 pounds), : 1 $6 to $6.i>0; wheat, per bushel, M $2.50; chewing tobacco, per pound, ' i 70 cents to $1. B. D. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your ! stomach you should take Chamber- ? 1 iain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. J. i 1 P. Klote, of Edina, Mo., says: "I I j have used a great many different I 1 medicines for stomach trouble, but I ' find Chamberlain's Stomach and ! 1 Liver Tablets more beneficial than . any other remedy I ever used." For ' " sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. j? Lunney, Seneca. PINE TIMEBER GETTING SCARCE ? Supply Will Probably Re Exhausted Within Fifteen Years. j Washington, Jan. 9.-That the ; < available supply of turpentine timber j 1 In the United States ls likely to be exhausted within the next fifteen years to the extent that the turpen tine Industry as related to the pro ducion from living trees will be seri- i ously curtailed, while a large falling off of production will probably occur j within ten years, is the prediction of the bureau of forestry In a prelim inary report given out this week. The Investigation into the subject as related to the naval stores indus ? try of the Southern States has been conducted by the bureau for several months. The results have shown that the new cup systems of gath ering the gum, which have taken the place of the hole or "box" cut in the tree, have generally proved both practical and profitable and constant ly gaining in favor. It has been discovered that the field of the turpentine operator is moving westward as the available timber in the older sections of the Eastern States becomes exhausted. The prospective curtailment of the turpentine production, the report says, "will bo a surprise to many who have held that large areas of fine pine timber In the States of Mississippi and Louisiana and Texas will come under production and thu8 tend to offset the falling off in the East." It ls stated, however, that the con ditions differ in these States because the timber lands are held In bodies of considerable extent by large com panies who will not allow their tim ber to be bled, and that for that rea son the naval stores Industry will probably never become the factor In those States that lt has been on the Atlantic coast. SALOON IS OPENED ON BARGE. State-Wide Prohibition Does Not Prohibit in Mississippi. Vicksburg, Miss., Jan. 10. - In spite of the State-wido prohibition law, which went Into effect on Janu ary 1, Vick8burgers can get all they want to drink. Within 150 feet of the city proper, on the Louisiana side of the Yazoo canal, a saloon has been opened on a barge. Patrons have swarmed across the narrow ca nal in launches and skiffs, the saloon proprietor furnishing free rides to the thirsty. Sheriff Sevlor, of Madison parish, Louisl'i.ia, has a deputy stationed on the bargo to preserve the peace. WE WANT our friends and patrons to leave their Printing and Engraving orders with us. Prompt attention and best service. Call and soe our line of samples. THE KEOWEE COURIER, Walhalla, S. G. HON. J. P. CARY YIELDS. fias Virtually Consented to Seek Po sition on Supreme Bench. Pickens, Jan. 8.-Since the resig mtlon of Chief Justice Pope will cre ate a vacanoy ou the Supreme .'nuil Bench, the many friends hroughoul the State of Hon. J. P. 3ar?y are urging bim to become a ?an?date, and to the gratification of ill his friends he has virtually con tented to do so. It ls admitted by ill who know Mr. Carey that he Is n every way qualified to fill such a )osition and his high attainments at he bar make him particularly fitted o fill such a ,K>slI ion. Judge Purdy Mny lie n Candidate. Sumter, Jan. 8.-The announce netn was made to-night by the close riends of Former Circuit Judge R.O. Purdy that he would probably be a :andidate for Associate Justice of the mpreme Court in the event of a va ?ancy. His candidacy is contingent ipon the election of one of the Asso nate Justices as Chief Justice, but ?ven as to this Mr. Purdy has not ully decided. He goes only so fer is to say that he will "probably be a landtdate." Turod of n Severe Attack of Bron chitis by Clinmberlaln's Cough Remedy. "On October 18th, last, my ?little hree-year-old daughter contracted a levere cold, which resulted in a bad ?ase of bronchitis,'1 says Mrs. W. O. Gibson, of Lexington, Ky. 'ifihe lost he power of Bpeech completely and vas a very sick child. Fortunately .ve had a bottle of Chamberlain's 2ough Remedy in the house and ?ave it to her according to printed lirections. On the Bccond day she ?vas a great deal better, and on the If th day, October 23d, she was en lrely well of her cold and bronchi te, which I attribute to this splen ild medicine. I recommend Cham berlain's Cough Remedy unreserv ?dly, as I have found it the surest, ?afest and quickest cure for colds, )oth for children and adults, of any [ have ever used." For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, seneca. Rut Two Out of 28 Escape. Zeigler, 111., Jan. 12.-Of 2 8 work nen in the mine owned by Joseph Lieiter, 26 were killed by the explo iion yesterday, according to official nformntion given at the mining of ice. The last of the bodies has been ecovered. FUDGE OF PRORATE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF OCONEE. In Court of Probate. Pursuant to a decree in the afore ;aid Court, lu the case named be ow, I will offer for sale, to the high est bidder, in front of the Court House door, at Walhalla, S. C., on MONDAY, the 1st day of FEBRU MtY, 1909, between the legal hours )f sale, the following lots below de scribed: Della Pugh and R. T. Skelton, Plain tiffs, against dannie Pugh, Defendant. All those certain pieces, parcels, >r lots of land, situate, lying and be ug in the Town of Westminster, bounty of Oconee, State of South karolina, the same being town lots s'os. forty-three and fifty-three (43 md r>3) of said town, same being he lots conveyed to Ed. Pugh by p. J..King by deed bearing date 16th lay of November, loo 4. Terms of Sale: One-half cash, and be balance in two equal annual in itallments, with Interest from day of ?ale; the credit portion to be se cured by bond of the purchaser and nortgage of the premises. D. A. SMITH, Judge of Probate, Oconee County. South Carolina. January 13, 1909. 2-4 NOTICE TO PHYSICIANS. The Board of County Commlssion ?rs will let, to the lowest responsble )idder, on FRIDAY, February Bth, !:>09, at 1 p. m., the contract for loor house and jail practice for the ear 1909. Successful bidder will be .equlred to furnish all necessary nedlcines and answer all calls made >y the Steward or Sheriff or any one >f the Board. Board reserves the Ight to reject any and all bids. Bids mist be sealed and flied before 10 i.m on day of letting. N. PHILLIPS, Supervisor. January 13, 1909. 2-5 SAY, OLD HOSS! ITIiat kind of STOCK FOOD do you eat? GET YOUR. BOSS To buy Stonccyplier's; lt can't be beat. TONECYPHER DRUG COMPANY, Westminster, S.'C. l-4-8-4m AVERY, KENTUCKY, OLIVER and LYNCHBURG WALHALLA. C MASTER'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF OCONEE. In CouW of Common Pleas. Pursuant to a decree of the afore said Court, in the case named below, I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House door, at WALHALLA, S. C., on MONDAY, the 1st day of February, 1909, between the legal hours of sale, the tract of land below de scribed: Mrs. 8. J. Strlbling, Plaintiff, against Wade H. Rice, Margie Rice, Blanche Rice, May Rice and Sarah Rice, Defendants. All that certain tract, parcel or lot of land, lying and being In the State of South Carolina, County of Oconoe, containing fifty-three aiid 65-100 acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Mark D. Strlbling, C. A. Kay, S. J. Strlbling and others, and having such form, markings, bear ings and measurements as are repre sented by plat of same made by John V. Strlbling, C. E. and Surveyor, Oct. 28, 1905, vi/,.: Beginning at stone corner on public road leading from Fair Play to Westminster; thence north 80E. 16.15 to dead P. O., N. 64% E. 11.50 White O., N. 2% E. 6.16 to stone pile, S. 75% E. X 6.62, S. 56 E 11.76 to stake S. 50% W. 24, 25 to alder, S. 80% W. 20.79 to stake, N. 13% W. 13.49 to beginning point. Terms of Sale: One-half cash, and the balance In Ave equal annual in stallments; the credit portion to bear interest from the day of sale at 8 per cent per annum, and be secur ed by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises; that in event of failure of purchaser to com ply with the terniB of sale at once, the Master do re-sell the same on the same sale day or some convenient sale day thereafter at the same place and on the same terms and after the same advertisement at the risk of the former purchaser, and that be do continue so to do until he shall have found a purchaser who shall comply with the terms of sale. W. O. WHITE, Master for Oconee County, S. C. January 13, 1909. 2-4 WANTED-Reliable, energetic man to sell lubricating oils, greases and paints In Oconee and adjacent counties. Salary or commlsslou Stetson Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio. DESIRABLE RESIDENCE LOT IN WEST UNION FOR SALE. Notice ls hereby given that on MONDAY, the first day of February, 1909, at ll a. m., In front of Wal halla Court House door, I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, at public auction, a desirable lot In West Union, to wit: All that certain lot on south side Main street, adjoining lots of Dr. J. W. Wickliffe and others, containing two acres, more or less, same known as residence lot of S. L. Richardson. Large nnd commodious dwelling house, also barn and stables on the promises. Central location In a nourishing town. Terms: One-third cash, balance one year with interest nt eight per cent, secured by mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. R. T. JAYNES. January 13, 1909. 2-4 RILEY LOT IN WESTMINSTER FOR SALE. Notice ls hereby given that on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 1909, at ll a. m., 1 will sell, to the highest bidder, at public auction, in front of Walhalla Court House door, All that certain lot of land situate In Town of Westminster. Oconee county, South Carolina, fronting on the Methodist Church lot 83 feet, and running back 150 feet, adjoining lots now or formerly owned by J. A. Watkins, J. E. Ballenger and J. S. Carter, and being the lot conveyed to F. A. and J. A. Riley by J. E. Bal lenger on January 15, 1906. Terms: CASH. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. R. T. JAYNES, Agent. January 13, 1909. 2-4 NOTIOE TO DEBTORSANDCRED ITORS.-All persons indebted to the Estate of B. H. CROSS, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all persons having claims against mid estate will present the saniw duly attest?a with in the time prescribed by lav. or be barred.' W. S. CROSS. Walhalla, S. C. F. M. CROSS, ? Westminster, S. C. Executors of the Estate of B. H. Crds8, Deceased. January 6, 1909. 1-4 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE ME NT AND DISCHARGE.-Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to D. A. Smith, Judge of Probate for Oconee county, in the State of South Caro lina, at his office at Walhalla Court House, on Thursday, January 28th, 1909, at ll o'clock In the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said applica tion can be heard, for leave to make Anal settlement of the Estates of Fred and Jemima Riley, deceased, and obtain final discharge as Admin istrator of said estates. j. R. o. MCKEE, Administrator. January 6, 1909. 1-4 Chilled I Steel I ?ARTER H HORSE SWAPPING ' CONVENTION, SALEM, S. C. January 27, 28 and 29, 1909. EVERYBODY IS COMING TO SALEM! All necessary preparations are being* made. Good Boarding Houses, Stable?. Shelters and Feed can be Had. COME EVERYBODY And bring all of your BroKe-leg Horses. Cowl, Oxen and Billy Goats. |B. S. CHILDRESS, President, E. RANKIN, Secretary. F. I*. ALEXANDER, Treasurer. Moss & Ansel's FOUR-GIFT CONTEST. No. 5551 gets the Range. No. 5901 gets the Art Square. No. 7373 gets the Rug. No. 6124 gets the $5 Gold Piece. Look up your number and if you have them, bring them to us and re ceive your gift. MOSS & ANSEL, CEMENT FRONT. WALHALLA, S. C. WANT TO SELL. I Wo want to soil Trunks, Suit Cases, Shoos, Hats, Caps, Pants, Dry Goods, Hardware, Crockery, Tinware and Groceries. Dress Goods at 25c. to $1 per yard. Shoes for Men, Women and Children at 25c. to $3.50 per pair. Examine our Butchers' Linen at 45c. per yard. Buy a Colo Grain Drill. Something special in White Crockery. Call and prioo our Dry Goods. Wo will give you a bargain and appreciate your trade._ JL W. BYRD, SO.OAROUHIA. - Li Clothing-Clothing Wc have thc strongest linc of Clothing wc have ever carried and we will convince you that we mean to sell, if yo? will let us show you our line. ' Cloaks-Cloaks . Wc have never seen anything in the Cloak linc as cheap as wc can now show you. M. S. STRIBLING, WESTMINSTER S. C. 1 LOWS We keep re pairs for the Plows we sell. ARDWARE CO. so. CA.