EXPERIENCE OF A VETERAN. Career from Start to Close of tho Bloody Struggle. Editor Keowee Courier: I volunteered on the 9th day of April to the worthy cause of the Con federacy, and was In the Second South Carolina Regiment. I was first sent to tho coast, aud was detailed aB a wagoner until we left there. I then went to Richmond, Va., arriv ing there on the day of the Seven Pines battle, and was then in camp for two weeks. I was then detailed as litter bearer to take the dead and wounded from the battlefield. We went into the battle on Thursday, and it lasted till Friday night at 2 o'clock. That was a dreadful night. I was on the field the entire night picking up the dead and wounded, burying the dead on Sunday. We then went down to Malvern Hill, ready for Tuesday. We opened on the enemy at 1 o'clock, the firing lasting till 10 that night. Soon after going on the field of battle I was wounded, and was only able to carry two wounded comrados from the Held. I then had to go to the wound yard. As soon as I was able I was sent to Richmond, and then home for 30 days; then, us soon as I recuper ated, I went back, but was not al lowed to enter my command. In stead I was appointed ward master, that is to care for the sick and wounded men. I was ward master for six weeks. The old doctor then sent me home on a thirty days' fur lough, and instructed me at the ex piration of the thirty days t< go to the board in Columbia for a dis charge, which I did, and remained at home for eighteen months. After being at home for eighteen months I went to the mountains and was there five months. I wanted to go to the front once agtfln, and volun teered and was again in my old com-r pnny at Richmond for six months before the surrender. I saw Gens. Lee and Grant meet at an old outhouse, about one mlle from the court house. We remain ed her? for two- days, and were then paroled and sent home. I was on ? he road for 28 days. No nation rose so white and fair, none fell so free from "rime. J. A. Wootton. Townvllle, S. C., Jan. 16. There ls no case on record of a .cough, cold or la grippe developing into pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken, as it cures the most obstinate, deep seated coughs and colds. Why take' any thing else? J. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stonecypher Pharmacy Westmin ster. MORE VALI A BLE THAN HOUSE. August Belmont Values Live Oak Planted by Wade Hampton. (J. H. In News and Courier.) There ls a pretty story told of a tribute paid by August Belmont, the New York millionaire, to Wade Hampton, the South Carolina soldier and statesman. Mr. Polmont now owns and main tains us a hunting preserve the plan tation In Hampton county, on the Seaboard Air Line, formerly owned by the late John K. Garnett, a per sonal friend of Gen. Hamilton, and a prominent and wealthy citizen in lils day. While visiting Mr. Garnett and enjoying a hunt many years ago, Gen. Wade Hampton brought out of the swamps a little live oak tree, which he placed In Mr. Garnett's yard, near the house, for his daugh ter. The tree Is now a large and fine specimen. On a recent visit to his place Mr. Belmont, who knows the history of the live oak, told his superintendent that If tho house should catch fire, to save the tree rather than the house. "I can build another house," said he, "but I cannot get another tree planted by Wade Hampton." Donn's Regulets cure constipation, tone tho stomach, stimulate the liver and promote digestion and appetite and easy passages of the bowels. Ask your druggist for them. 25c. a box. Iron Furnaces Shut Down. Roanoke, Va., Jan. 15.-After be ing In continuous operation for 28 years tho twin Iron furnaces of the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Com pany located here, went out of blast to-day and will remain shut down In definitely. The reason for suspen sion is said to be general depression In the Iron market and an overstock of products. Two hundred men are thrown out of employment, BLOOD We live by our blood, and on it. We thrive or starve, as our blood is rich or poor. There is nothing else to live on or by. When strength is full and spirits high we are being re freshed-bone, muscle and brain, in body and mind-with continual flow of rich blood. This is health. When weak, in low spirits, no cheer, no spring, when rest is not rest and sleep is not sleep? we are starved; our blood is poor; there is little nutriment in it. Back of the blood is food, to keep the blood rich. When it fails, take SCOTT'S EMULSION It sets the whole body going again-man, woman and child. Send this Advertisement, together with name of paper In which ft appears, your address and 1 four cents to cover postase, and we will send you a "Complete Handy Atlas of the World." SCOTT & BOWNE. 409 Pearl SU N?w York KURAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT* Reflected Kays from thc ltecent Meeting at Columbia. Bounty Land,'.Jan. )4.-Special: The writer attended as a delegate the Stato Teachers' and Rural School Improvement Association, which con vened in Columbia December 30-31 and January 1st. Tho trip was a most enjoyable-and we nope a pro fitable one-as we wore somewhat enlightened as to our duties as or ganizer of the O. R. S. I. A. From the fnct that our county teachers failed to report either to us or the county papers of Improve ments made In their schools, we were unable to give a full report of the work done in our county. However, we did the best we could. We were glad to report that even one school in the county received a prize. Pop lar Springs received a voil deserved prize of $50 for the improvements made between November 1, 1907, and December 15, 1908. We were a little disappointed that this school did not win a $100 prize, but When we heard the reports from tho schools which won the $100 prizt^; and heard of the wonderful changes made we were very well satisfied with our prize. Now, we sincerely hope that every teacher will begin the new year with awakened zeal and renewed energy and determination to make every im provement noBsibie !n thc school over which she or he presides. Let us wake up to the necessity of mak ing as comfortable and attractive as possible the buildings within whose walls is molded, to a great extent, the character of our future men and women, for "education con sists not merely in tho acquisition of knowledge, but the formation of character." Let us not permit our county to lag behind In this great work. The original association of rural school Improvements, we have been told, ls dead. Now in all ages of the world, we suppose, it has ever been the observation of the living that when a body which has been pro nounced dead begins to show signs of life and activity, every living ob ject within reach of that body is re-animated, and there's something doing. Now this supposed dead as sociation, although not regularly or ganized, is arousing from her state of lethargy, and many of the schools In the county have made great changes. Lee every man, woman and child who resides In the rural districts of the county feel that they are members of this grand organi zation, and exert every elfort In the up-bulldlng of the schools In their respective districts. H We append a clipping from The State, which gives a full account of the proceedings of the meeting of the State Association. . Respectfully, Mrs. Jasper Doyle. Proceedings and Prizes, There was a very large attendance at the meeting of the South Carolina School Improvement Association, which was held In the Senate cham ber, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. All the officers and members of the committees were present, and the program as announced was carried out with exactness and detail. It was a matter of regret that Mrs. Walter B. Hill, president of the Georgia School Improvement Associ ation, could not be present, but the dearh of a relative prevented ber at tendance. The exercises were opened with prayer by Dr. Henry Alexander White, and after music hy tin? Smith deal Orchestra, the address of wel come was made by Sn perin tondent O. B. Martin. The resimr.se was made by Miss Fllse C. Rudd, the pre sident of the Saluda County Associa tion. Miss Rudd called attention to the benefit derived from these gath erings and was delighted with the at tendance in Columbia. Mr. Watson then spoke on "The Rural School as an' Important Fac tor in Advancing Agricultural In terests." Mr. Watson has given this matter considerable thought, and In lils forthcoming report will urge the General Assembly to make an ap propriation for at least three agri cultural high schools. He therefore was listened to with closest atten tion as he advanced the idea of the connecting link between the rural school as improved and the agricul tural school with the" Influence lt would bear upon the advancement of the State. Governor Ansel then, In a few re marks on the occasion that brought forth much laughter and applause, delivered tho prizes awarded to the schools for the most progre?s made during the past year. The following schools were award ed prizes of $100 each: Scranton, Williamsburg county; Blackstock. Chester county; Providence, Saluda county; Sardis, Lee county; Pine wood, Clnrendon county. The following schools were award ed prizes of $60 each: Pergames, Williamsburg county; Snyder. Col leton county; Sardinia, Clarendon county; Lee's Academy, Bamberg county; Rldgevllle, Dorchester coun ty; Oakville, Lexington county; Roberts, Anderson county; Prospect. Williamsburg county; Hercul?s, Barnwell county; Marlboro, Marl boro county; Indian Field, Dorches ter county; Wedgefield, Sumter county; Slinpsonvllle, OreenvlHo county; Pauley, Horry county; Grn. ves' Station, Georgetown county; Hdgemore, Chester county; Olar, Batnbery county; Cope, Orangebur,? county; Mauldln, Greenville county; Poplar Springs, Oconee county; Gar nett, Hampton county; Fairview, Greenville county; Bethel, Richland county; St. Charles, Lee county; Bimi Florence county; Smith, Marl boro county; Excelsior, Newberry county; Wampee, Horry county: Chandler, Greenville county; Sunny South, Lexington county. Governor Ansel then awarded the medal offered by the D. B. Johnson School Improvement Association nt Winthrop College, for tho teacher accomplishing the most for the rural schools In her county. The medal was won by Miss Lottie Harris, of Horry county. In delivering this medal Governor Ansel said: "The medal that is to be awarded Ia to be given by the D. ' B. Johnson School Improvement Aa TAFT'S VOTK IN TKXAS. Ono Texan County Voted Unanimous* ly for Taft and Sherman? - , ,. , Washington, Jan. 16.-Analysis of the returns of the recent Presiden tial election discloses that one county of the United States-Zapata coun ty, Texas-casts its vote unanimous ly for Republican Presidential Bl.e*o* tors. This fact tvas stated recently to Franklin K. Kane, of tho Interstate Commerce Commission, and he took occasion to Investigate the matter. In substantiation of the statement, lie ls In receipt of a certificate of W. R. Davie, Secretary of State of Texas, declaring that Zapata county casts its 4 29 votes solidly for the Taft and Sherman electors. The pop ulation of the county ls less than three thousand. Careful examina tion fails to disclose a similar case in the history of American political elections. $100--Reward-$100. Tho readers of this paper will be pleased to ?learn that there is at loast one dreaded disease that sclr euee has been able to cure in all Its stages, and that ls catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Curo ls the only positivo cure now known to the medical fra ternity. Catarrh being a constitu tional disease, requires a constitu tional treatment. Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the syste^u thereby de stroying the foundation* of tho dis ease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution nnd assisting nature in doing its work. The proprlotorr have so much faith In its curative powers that they offer one hundred dollars for any caso that lt falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. Special Lincoln Postage Stamp. Washington, Jan. 14.-In com memoration of the 100th anniver sary of the birth of Abraham Lin coln, the House of Representatives to-day authorized the postmaster general to issue a special Lincoln postage stamp of the denomination of 2 cen ts, In accordance with Rep resentative Dawson's resolution. FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE WILL CURE YOU of any case of Kidney or Bladder disease that is not beyond the reach of medi cine. Take it at once. Do not risk having Bright's Dis ease or Diabetes. There is nothing gained by delay. 50c. and $1.00 Bottles. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. J. W. REIJt Walhalla. Stonecyphcr Drug Co., Westminster. sociation at Winthrop College among the college girls, consisting of about f>00 members, which is organized for the purpose of studying the con ditions of the rural schools of the State. "They felt that the most good they could do would be to offer a gold medal to tho ono who accomplished the most for ihe rural schools in her county. "This medal has been awarded by the executive committee of the local association to Miss Lottie Harrison, of Horry county. Horry county has over 1,000 members in its local asso ciations. Horry county won two o.izes last year and two this year. "Saluda county won a fl00 priz<) nt Providence school. Saluda county has over 600 members. This ls wor thy of mention, as Saluda and Horry counties are two of tho most rural counties in the State. "Greenville county won five of the prizes." Dr. S. C. Mitchell, of tho Univer sity of South Carolina, was called i upon for a few remarks by President Nance. Dr. Mitchell made a splendid impromptu talk that was thoroughly appreciated. The speaker stated that during a conversation with Prof. P. P. Claxton, prominent Sou , thorn educator, and from the Uni versity of Tennessee, Prof. Claxton stated that, the South Carolina wo men aro doing moro in a systematic way for the Improvement of the schools than any women In any other State. Prof. Claxton also compli mented Miss Nance for her splendid work. Dr. Mitchell said that Whai the women have dono In Virginia Ist^ most Important factor in the prog* -s: that Virginia has made. He was happy that the women have found an exhilaration and glow In this new field and for public causes. He is delighted to see them grow in the ardor and zest for the accomplishing of this noble purpose. Ho compared the part tho women played in '01 and '65 to tbe part the women are now 'playing In this cause of education. The speaker said that while the wo men of the South nerved the men who went forth to battle In tho Civil War, cared for tl.e sick and attended tho wounded,' yet the part they are now playing in caring for the chil dren ls of equal Import. "In this work," Bald Dr. Mitchell, "you are concerning yourselves In ti e structural things of Saxon civili zation " If you will take Foley's Orino Laxativo until the bowels become regular you will not have to take purgatives constantly, as Foley's Olino Laxative positively cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stone cypher Pharmacy, Westminster. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Program of Kucosd Annual Mcetlug of County Association. Following is the program of the Second Annual Sunday School' Con vention or the Oconee County Inter denominational Sunday School Asso ciation, to be held with tho West minster Presbyterian church Thurs day and Friday, January 28th and 29!h, 1909: TI ni r-i la,y Morning, .Ia una ry 28th. 10.00- Devotional Exercises - Rev. J. R. Moore, Westminster. 10.15-Annual Address-Prof. T. W. Koitt, President, Clemson College .10.30-The Sunday School Teach er-J. M. Way, Generai Secretary, Pol zo r. 11,00-Enrollment of delegates. 11.30-Appointment of commit tees and acquaintance meeting. Thursday Afternoon. 2.30-Teacher Training-Rev. T. B. Epting, Walhalla. 3.00-Vital Purposes of Sunday School Work-Rev. Thos. H. Law, D. D., Spartanburg. 3.30-Primary Work-J. M. Way, Pelzor. . Thursday Evening. 7.30-Devotional Exercises-Rev. J. Ii. Singleton, Westminster. 7.45 Report of County Secretary Treasurer-Jos. 'I. Burgess, Seneca. 8.00-The Sunday School as an' Educator-Rev. E. M. Poteat,Green vu le. 8.45-Finances-J. M. Way, Thos. W. Keitt. Rev. J. C. Yongue. Friday Morning, January 20th. 10.00-Blackboard In the Sunday School-J. B. Duncan, of Return Baptist church. 10.20-Echoes of Louisville Con vention-Dr. Thos. H. Lnw, Spartan burg. 11.00-Tho Graded Sunday School and Home Department--J. AI. Way, "elzer. 12.00-The Sabbath School th. Church Work Shop-Rev. J. R. Moore, Westminster. Friday Afternoon. 2.30-Organized Alult Classes (15-mtnute talks)-C. E. Gray, K. W. Marett and Rev. J. C. Yongue. Reports of committee and election of ofllcers. Adjournment. To Our Co-workers: Wotmlsster ls a good,, live Sunday school town. Westiiiinster extends a corlial In vitation to the Oconee County Sun day School Convention to hold Its annual con\cntlon within her borders Won't you come and give us the, benefit, of your very richest experi ence in the work? Each Sunday school allowed two delegates. Won't you see that two of your very best workers represent your school at this meeting. Be there at the opening service; remain until the close, lt will help you. Bring full statistics from your school. Be prepared to pledge a defi nite amount from your school for next year's work. Won't you bring a contribution to help defray the ex penses of this convention? County Officers. Prof. Thos. W. Keitt, President. T. Peden Anderson, Chairman Ex ecutive Committee. Jos. H. Burgess, County Secretary Treasu rer. Miss Leah Harper, Assistant Sec retary. Reception Committee, K. W. Marett, Chairman; B. O. Whitten, Frank Sheldon, Miss Mar gie Strlbllpg. Torturing eczema spreads Its burning area every day. Donn's Oint ment quickly stops its spreading, in stantly relieves the itching, cures it permanently. At any drug store. SHIVELY THE SENATOR. Chosen Over Kern hy a Majority of Eight Votes. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 14.-For mer Congressman Benjnmil F. Shlv ely, of South Bend, was chosen last night by the Democratic members of the Indiana Legislature to -succeed James A. Hemenway In the United States Senate. The caucus of the Democratic members of the Indiana Legislature, which met last night In the House of Representatives to choose a United States Senator, had up to midnight failed to make a choice. Thirteen bnllots had been taken, and there was a likelihood that the costest would result in a deadlock. As predicted, John W. Kern had a good lead on the first ballot, and on tho third ho increased his vote to 34, only eight more being necessary to win, but they were not forthcoming. The twentieth ballot stood as fol lows: Shively, 42; Kern, 35; Lamb, 5; Menzies, 2; Charles Alaas, 1. You would not delay taking Fo ley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder trouble If you realized that neglect might result In Bright's disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects Irregulari ties and cures all kidney and bladder disorders. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stonecyphor Pharmacy, Westmin ster. Try NC NERV L I l\ World's i for All OK** BYAL mm \J \*m IN Ml Remarkal The story of Mrs. Mat Ind., as told below, proves that well-known female J Mrs. Warwick says: TAKE It Will I "I suffered from pail limbs, side, stomach low d vousness, fainting spells a I was almost dead. Thre At last, I took Cardui, ant tamed relief. Now I am I would have been dead." AT ALL DUT WANTED.-Socond hand bags and burlap; any kind, any quantity, any where; we pay freight.. RICHMOND 13AO CO., Richmond, Va. 53-9 COME OUT AND MAKE YOUR TAX RETURNS. The Auditor's off :o will bo open rroni the 1st day of January, 1909, to the 2Uth day of February, for the purpose of receiving returns of Per sonal Property for taxation ls Oco nee County, South Carolina, for the year 1909. For the convenience of tax-payers the Auditor or his depu ties will also receive returns at the following times and places: Salem, Friday, January 22. Little River, Saturday, January 23. A. L. Wlhtjnlre's, Monday, Jan. 25. Tamasseo, Tuesday, January 26. Cherry Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 27. Mt. Rest, Thursday, January 28. Henry's Store, Friday, January 29. Cannon's Store, Saturday, Jan. 30. M. H. Lee's Store, Monday, Feb. 1. Tugaloo Academy, Tuesday, Feb. 2. j Madison, Wednesday, Feb. 3. Richland, Thursday, Feb. 4. Returns will be taken at all places from 10 o'clock In tho morning until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Every male citizen botween tho ages of 21 and 60 years, except ex Con fedorate soldiers and those inca p?bl? of earning a support from being maimed, or from other causes, shall be deemed tnxablo polls. Note all transfers of real estate since making'your last return; from whom acquired or to whom sold. Viii tax-payers aro required to give the number of their School Dis trict. They are also requested to state whether the property 1B situ ated in town or country. It ls absolutely necessary to make all returns before the 20th of Feb ruary. After that date 50 per cent penalty for non-returns ls prescribed by law. R. W. GRUBBS, Auditor Oconee County, S. C. December 16, 1908. 51-2 W. M. Brown's Livery, Sale and Feed Stables. Plenty of good Mules and Horses that need to be sold. Buggies, Surreys nnd Wagons; Saddles, Bridles, Collars and Blan kets, Whips, Robes, etc. Just received a car load of High 1 Point Buggies and Surreys. IThis is the nicest lot of Buggies and Surreys ever shipped to Wal , halla. Every one a "Beauty," and they are sold under my personal guarantee. I also have a special line of Light Two-Horse Wagons-in fact, any thing in the Buggy or Wagon line. Brown has it, or Brown gets lt. Come and let me show you before buying. I make tho prices and terms to suit. W. M. BROWN, VALHALLA. S. C. Bruce Brown. DYER CLEANER REPAIRER All cleaning, dyeing, repairing and pressing dono neatly and delivered promptly. Prices ^rea sonable. Phono No. 105. : : : People's Pressing Club, Walhalla, S. C. FOR ALL CREATION >AH'S E, BONE AND MUSCLE J I M EINT Greatest Pain Killer Aches and Pains L DEALKftft I NOAH REMEDY CO. IO IOI Ht a I *KUr nothing. Give me a trial and see H I don't do the work right. W. M. BROWN, WALHALLA, S. O. B. S. LOOK. 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