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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1840.) Published Every Wednesday Morning Subscription, 91.00 Per Annum. Advertising Katoa Reasonable. -By STECK, SHEI/OU & SCIIItODEU. Communications of a personal" character chargod for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of respect, of not over ono hundrod ?words, will be printod froe of charge. All ovor that number must be paid for at the rate of one cont a word. | Cash to accompany manuscript. WALDAIRA, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, .IUNE 28, HMM). MAN'S INHUMANITY TO BEASTS. Th? following timely article has been received by Tho Courier, and we commend it most heartily to the thinking people not only of Wal halla, but of every town and com munity in Oconec: To Hie Editor of The Keowee Cou rier: I wish to put in a plea for a "square deal" for man's best friend -the horse. To any ono who ls even a casual observer it cannot but .be apparent that this particular and most useful of all the "dumb, driven beasts" ls far away from receiving a "square deal," if what one sees on our streets of Walhalla ls to servo ns a basis for Judgment. The writer wishes to ask the aid of the editor and of all right-minded people In this community i" putting <? vigorous and Immediate stop to acts of cru elty to animals he has witnessed. It is not an uncommon sight to seo horses and mules being usod here abouts that no ono but. the most thoughtless would venture to say aro flt to do as much ns an hour's work, let alone working seven days in the week. Horses there are that are so "bony" and so full of sores from cruel treatment and sickness that it surpasses credulity that the officials of Walhalla can stand by and soe such inhuman acts, as the working of such horses certainly ls, carried on. On one day last week the writer saw at least three poor, "bony," weak horses dragging about. the streets fat, healthy, sleek men, who, to tell the truth, were far more able to pull the vehicles than the ant- j mais were. Of course the ever-ready "pole" was bei g used to exact from ' the "bone-racks" the last ounce of effort. Also, flier?; has fallen under the writer's eye the inhuman spec- I ta? le of men and boys driving teams, deliberately cutting their animals In j Hie eyes, or at. their eyes, with long whip lashes, to make them go fas- 1 ter. I say, Mr. Editor, such sights are brutal and degrading in Hie extreme, and should be stopped by any and every one who sees them, but espe cially hy the properly appointed offi cers of the law. Men who will not feed their animals should be deprived oi the use of them until he provides food for them; men who whip ani mals In the face, deliberately, should be made to pay a fine. lt is no new matter that I am suggesting. There are in many of our towns and larger centres active and vigorous chapters of that most excellent organization, the Society, for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- ' mais, and evon if we have not such an organization hero a few plain and Himple instructions from Hie Mayor lo lils officers to arrest any and all persons found guilty of using ani mals unfit for use, or detected In cruelty to animals, will have a most excellent effect. May we not count on your active support? Humanity. Walhalla. S. C. There ls unquestionably truth in every line of (he above communica tion, it ought to appeal to every citizen of our town and county so strongly that In the near future such a complaint against this condition will he impossible. Unfortunately, we lind there ls no local law dealing directly with this question of cruelty and ill-treatment of our dumb ani mals, and we lack that concerted ac tion ol' citizens that would prohibit from the very beginning such prac tices as are complained of. Speaking for I he Town Connell, we feel sure that so far as they are concerned a law will bo of force al ter the .Inly meeting of that body, whereby specific and adequate pun ishment will be provided for ill treatment of any dumb animal, for the working of horses and mules un fitted for service by disease, accident or Improper care, and thal will tend lo bring about a bettor condition of our dumb animals in general, and the horse in particular this latter bein:; beyond question the animal of greatest service, yet the one most abused. lt has been a source of great sat Isfaction lo us to note thal our peo ple are getting together In .?> rlous lines for mutual benefit. Our busi ness men have organized a Business Men's League, our ladies have or ganized a Civic Improvement Asso ciation, and there ls a feeling of closer touch and interest in all quar ters. Now we propose one more organization that ls sadly needed - a Society for the Prevention of Cru elty to Animals. This Is acting on the suggestion of "Humanity," the writer of tho above appeal for our dumb animals, and In the interest of "humanity," that first and one of the highest attributos of tho human heurt, which we have too long neg lected. We know of no bettor plan than for our ministerial friends to take upon themselves the initiative in or ganizing a live Society for the Pre vention of Cruelty to Animals, and we suggest that the pastors of Wal halla take up the work Immediately. Their influence with the leaders In their respective denominations will have a weight that could not be brought to bear from any other sou rc . The laws will be provided and they will be enforced, but they will need back of them a concerted effort, a united sentiment, to make them all that they should be. We ask our pastors to take the matter in hand and form an organization large enough to Insure active and Inter ested members In every section of town, and thus secure from the very start a backing for stringent laws on this subject. No laws can be of full value unless backed largely by the sentiment of the people. Knowing our pnstors as we do. we predict an active S. P. C. A. In our midst be fore tho first day of July. FARMERS' BULLETIN NO. 35?. Hon. Wyatt Aiken ls now distrib uting 20,000 bulletins from the De partment of Agriculture on the sub ject of "Canning Vegetables In the Home." This pamphlet ls known as "Farmers' Bulletin No. 35[>." The bulletin was prepared by J. F. Brea zeale, of the Bureau of Chemistry. While we have not had sufficient time to read and digest this pam phlet, still a casual perusal of its contents is sufficient to justify a rec ommendation to all farmers, und those who have fruits of any kind, and vegetables to spare, that they procure and study carefully this lit tle treatise on a very live and valua ble topic. The subjects treated are: The Selene of Sterilization. Exclusion of the Air. So-called "Preserving Powders." Kinds of Jars. Containers for Sterilizing. Selection and Preparation of Veg etables. Then follow short articles in ref erence to the canning of the follow ing vegetables: Corn, string heans, egg plant, beets, okra or gumbo, summer squash, English peas, as paragus, cauliflower, carrots and parsnips, tomatoes, kohl-rabi, lima beans, pumpkin or winter squash, succotash, vegetable roast. The pamphlet closes with short talks on "Freshness of llavnr and color," "How to open a jar" and "Cautions." If you do not happen to receive one of these bulletins, we suggest that, you write Congressman Aiken for one. We wonder If all New York's fain, ons "Four Hundred" are quite as ghoulish as some of the Goulds. * ? * ? . One Samuel Hyde held Revenue Officer Caines at bay for a time last week at the end of a shotgun. Mr. Hyde may realize before the end of the business that he is up against somewhat of a skin game. State Superintendent of Education Swearingen has received a number of maps of the United States, which were secured from the Interior De partment by Senator Tillman. These maps will he distributed to all schools of the State making applica tion for them as long as the supply lasts. The maps are, very compre hensive, five by seven feet, giving all of the island possessions of t his country and also . map of (he Ben ama Canal. ***** . Half the terror of the law," re marks tlie Newberry Observer, "ls taken from the mind of the eriini tial when he has reason lo believe that, he can postpone his trial from term to term.'' And he generally "has reason to believe" that his case can be contin ued from term to term The law yers know that from the law more than ball the . ?rf.r is taken by delay-and hence delays, and there by justice is often defeated. ***** ?The Wise and Otherwise Club." an organization of young ladies ia Walhalla, is now entitled to drop two words "and Otherwise"- from its name. At a recent meeting il was decided hy this club to take over as a feature Hie "Sunshine" work, and they have made a wise choice and a very appropriate one. Among the young ladles who com pose this club we know some whO!?e names and faces are synonymous with "Sunshine." We congratulate them on their choice and bid them Clod-speed in their work. Stung for Fifteen Yours by indigestion pangs-trying ninny doctors and $200 worth of medicine In vain, B. F. Ayscue, of Ingleside, X. C.. ai last used Dr. King's New Life Pills, and writes they wholly cured him. They cure constipation, biliousness, sick headache, stomach, liver, kidney and bowel trouble;. 25c. at all druggists. Mr. Wright Thankful. Editor Courier: I desire to make public acknowledgment through your columns of my Indebtedness to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bearden, of Oak way, for their marked kindness to mo during my recent illness at their home. I feel that my life was sparod only through the kindness of those good people. Respectfully. J. Russell Wright. C. RUFF MUS NEIGHBOR. Oriundo Wicker, HI? Friend, Victim of "Unloaded Fistol." Newberry, June 20.-;A deplora ble affair occurred In the St. Phillips section of this county, about ten miles from the court house, on the Pomarta road, this morning between 8 and 9 o'clock, which resulted lu the killing of T. Orlando Wicker, a yoting man of about 23 years of age, by Caldwell Ruft. The shooting is said to have boen accidental. Wicker, tho young man killed, was a bache lor. Ruff, who did the shooting. If a young married man about 2 5 years of age. Coroner Felker wab telephoned for and left Immediately for lbw Ruff hoine, where an Inquest was held. From tho testimony it seems that young Wicker was In the habit of occasionally visiting Mr. Ruff, they living only about a half a mlle apart, and being distantly related. This morning he called at the Ruff home about 8 o'clock where he, Caldwell Ruff. Loamma Ruff and John Nance sut on the piazza and chatted for half au hour pleasantly. No argu ment or dispute ??mlever tooK place between any of thom, when Cald well Ruff got up and walked Into the house, returning shortly. As he reached tho door leading on to the piazza where Wicker was sitting the pistol was discharged. No one had observed the pistol In Ruff's hands and no mention of one had been made. The ball from the pistol struck Wicker in the right side of the neck, passing through the carotid artery, causing instant death. When the pistol was fired. Mr. Ruff unbreach ed the weapon and said, "Lord, I didn't know the pistol was loaded!" As soon as young Wicker died, Caldwell Ruff disappeared, and at this time has not been apprehended, but lt ls understood that assurances were given that he would surrender by to-morrow, when application will he made for bail. The verdict of the coroner's Jury was that T. O. Wicker came to his death hy a pistol shot wound acci dentally caused by a pistol in the hands of Caldwell Ruff. Both families are prominent and are good people, and the affair is very much regretted. TFN RF.AI1 FROM COLLISION. Forty Seriously Injured-Wreck Due to Disobedience of Orders. South Bend, Ind., June 20.--Ten persons were killed and forty injur ed in a wreck on the Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend railroad in Porter county, Indiana, last night, two of the big electric, cars colliding head-on. According to General Man ager ll. I'. Wallace, the wreck was due to a disobedience of orders by Motorman George A. Reed, of the eastbound car, who was killed. Reed received Instructions at Gary to wait at Wilson, a .short distance west of Balleytown, the point at which the disaster occurred, for the westbound car to pass. The impact of the cars was so meat that they were reduced to a mass of wreckage. Going Fifty Miles au Hour. The eastbound car, running as train No. 59, lt is stated, was going at the rate of fifty miles an hour to make up lost time. When the crash occurred, the eastbound car was tele scoped and almost entirely wrecked. In this train were all of the killed and most of the injured passengers while those on train No. 58, west bound, escaped with slight bruises and scratches. The scene of the wreck. Immedi ately after the crash, was described by eye-witnesses as being terrible. The two cars were welded together in a mass of debris in which tho ten dead and dying and the two-score Injured were. The cries and appeals for bein were horrifying'and caused a scene of utter confusion. Sufferers from internal and ex ternal aches and pains will find Im mediate relief by using Noah's Lini ment-the honest pain remedy triple Btrength. the most penetrating and most effective of all pain killers. Contains no alcohol or poisonous drugs, absolutely pure and clean. Sold by all dealers In medicine everywhere, 2 fie. Noah's Ark on every genuine package. ( HAROLD WITH SELLING LIQUOR Anderson Officers (?ot Busy in the Greek Quarters. Anderson, June 19.-There has been much excitement in thc Greek colony here during the past few days following the arrests of three of their number on Charges Of selling whis key. The first man arrested was J. K. Manos, one ot the most prosper ous of the colony. He was charged iii six different cases, and the mayor required of him a cash bond oj >ii?u In each case, making a total of $(!00, which he gave. The next arrest was thal of Angel Belaley, who had been connected with a cate here, hut had recently gone to Spnrtnnburg, An officer was sent there and ar res tod l im and brought him here. Soon alter lins arrest, a brother of Angel, George Delaley, also connected with tho cate, was arrested and Moth placed in ia'.i Against the first there are Ihr? ; cases, and ngalnsl thc latter one cue, making the total bond $-100. '?"nev remained in tho city jail for a time, bul finally secured the money and were released Alone in a Saw Mill ut Midnight, unmindful of dampness, storms, drafts or cold, W. J. Atkins worked as night watchman, at Banner Springs, Tenn. Such exposure gave him a severe cold that settled on his lungs. At last he had to give up work. Ile tried many remedies, but all failed till he used Dr. King's New Discovery- "After using one bottle," he writes, "I went back to work as well as ever." Severe colds, stub born coughs, Inflamed throats and soro lungs, hemorrhages, croup and whooping cough get quick relief and prompt cure from this glorious med!, cine. 60c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists. Ul' ON LITTLE) RIVER. Heavy Electric Storm and Wind on 16th-Local Slatters. Little River, June 19.-Special: The farmers are behind considerably with their work in this section ow ing to continued rains. Corn and cotton are both small for the time of year. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lusk's baby fell out at the door some time back and broke Its collar bone. The little fel low ls getting along all right now. John Mathis had the misfortune to lose his little girl, nine years old, a short time back. She died from the effects of whooping-cough. The re mains were buried at Cheohee. Mrs. James Madden has been very sick the past week. Her many friends are glad to know that she is slightly better at this time. I. E. Collins, who lias been on the invalid list all spring, is slightly im proved at this time. Mrs. B. M. Lovlngood spent the past week visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Perry, and other relatives in this section. The many friends of J. H. Wlglng ton and family gladly welcome thom back to their old homo. Mr. Wlg Ington will rebuild his grist mill and do general repair work on his farm. This looks as though ho has come home to si hy, and his many friends are glad to welcome him and his. Mr. and Mrs. West Galloway have another boarder at their house. It is a girl. Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander spent last Saturday and Sunday with his brother, Tolvin Alexander. Mrs. J. S. Holden has been quite sick the past week. She ls some bet ter at this time. J. T. McKinney, of Pickens, made a business trip to this section the past week. E. A. Perry had a hog killed by lightning during an electric and wind storm on the 16th instant. The storm blew down several trees on his place and R. L. Madden's. There were several trees struck by light ning In this section. The cloud moved toward the Kail Creek section with a downpour of rain. M-. Soro Nipples. Any mother who has had experi ence with this distressing ailment will be pleased to know that a cure may be effected by applying Cham berlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before allowing the babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salve with best results. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lun ney, Seneca. To Sell Anderson Traction Property. Anderson, June 21.--Judge Braw ley has handed down a decision or dering I hat the property of the An derson Traction Company he sold October 12. and J. A. Brock, of An derson, will look after it. The total liabilities of the company are about $ 1 SO,OOO. The claim of the Interna tional Trust Company, of Maryland, is the largest, amounting to $111, 000. WANTED - TALLOW. Highest l?ricos paid for good clean beef tal low at ofllce of Cheswell Cotton Mill. Westminster. S. C. 33 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE MENT AND DISCHARGE.-Notice is hereby given that tho undersigned will make application to D. A. Smith, Judge of Probate for Oconeo County, in tho State of South Carolina, at his office at Walhalla Court House, on FRIDAY, JULY 16th. 1900, at ll o'clock In tho forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can bo heard, for leave to make final settle men t of the Estate of Mrs. Georgie L. Norris, deceased, and obtain final discharge as Administrator of said estate. ROUT. NORRIS. Administrator. Juno 23, 1909. 25-28 CITATION NOTICIO.-Tho State of South Carolina, County cf Oconee. in Court of Probate.-Ry D.A.Smith. Judge of Probate.-Whereas, Arthur Cobb has made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration Of the Estate of and Effects of J. M. Cobb, deceased These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said J. M. ('Olin, deceased, that, they bo and appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at Walhalla Court House, South Carolina, on Thursday, the 8th day of JULY. 1909. af ter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock In thc forenoon, to show cause, If any they have, why tho said administra tion should not bo granted. Given under my hand and seal this 22d day of June. A. D. 1909. (Seal.) D. A. SMITH, Judge of Probato for Oconee County, Sont h Carolina. Published on the 23d and 30th days of .lune. 1909, In The Keowee Courier and on the Court House door for the time prescribed hy law. 2~>-20 MUK F OF SPECIAL ELECTION. Notice is hereby given that, pur suant to an order of the County Hoard of Education of Oconee Coun ty, South Carolina, an election will bo held in Oconee Station School District, No. 65, at the school house, on SATURDAY, the 3d day of JULY. 1909, for the purpose of voting upon the question of levying an EXTRA TWO-MILL TAX on all Ibo real and personal property within the said district for school purposes; tho said tax to be In addition to that, now collected for school purposes ns au thorized by law; that said election shall be conducted as provided for the conduct of general elections; that at said election each elector fa voring said proposed additional levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "YES" printed or written thereon, and each elector opposing said additional levy shall cast a bal lot containing tho word "NO" print ed or written thereon. J. H. CRENSHAW, JAMES LEE, Trustees District No. 65. June 23, 1909. 25-26 FRESH SEEDS. FresK Turnip 6-eed and Crimson Clover Seed. ( Come and let us tell you how Crimson Clover enriches your lands. Worth four times as much as com mercial fertilizers. F. B. Johnson & Co., SENECA, S. C. HOT WEATHER IS HERE. Two Thi ng You Need and Need Badly. Thc Completest and Prettiest Line of Screen Doors and Win dows in town. Neat, substantially made. All sizes. They <^ are so cheap you can't afford to do without them. Ice Cream Freezers. I sell only the best makes-Arctic and White Mountain. They are tne best made. Disinfect-large shipment of Lime now on hand. C. W. PITCHFORD, WALHALLA, S. C. Your Money's Worth! Just a Little Talk with Yon, YOU Toe Ooe Now ReadiDg tins Article. Wc wonder if you felt that you were buying some splendid goods for the money; that you were getting good values-a little more than you could get anywhere else-if you would not buy a nice Buggy or Wagon this spring? We believe we have just what you want. We believe you know good value when you see lt we believe you are a sufficiently good judge to know whether or not you are get ting good value for your money. We know you appreciate a good value when you ste It, and for these reasons, we invite von to call and examine our line of Buggies, Wagons and Harness before you buy. Our large store rooms are now Ulled with nice new goods. We know people are kicking all over the county about the Poor Grado of Buggies they have been buying. Now, talking about Buggies: We wish to call your special attention to our Wheols. Everybody knows that the life of any vehicle iepends large ly on the kind of wheels used. The timber used In the construction of our High Point Wheels ls of the Best Carolina Upland Second-Growth Hickory-the kind that all wheel builders say ls superior to that found anywhere else. Besides, only skilled workmen are employed In the con struction of these Buggies through out. Now, just a word about Wagons: Why pay $60 to $7 5 for a Two-Horse Wagon when you can buy just as good for $50, and One-Horse Wagons from $30 to $37.50, and a whole house full to select from? fou will open your eyes when you find how much we can save you on Harness, Saddles, Bridles, etc. In addition to the values wo aro giving in the above lines, I nm going to give away, absolutely free of charge, one $76 High Point Buggy. You got a chance with each $10 pur chase, either for cash or on Hine. This is a chance of a lifc-timo to get a good Buggy FREE. Anything in the Buggy, Wagon or Harness line- BROWN has it, or BROWN gets lt. Prices and terms to suit all. Remember, you run no risk when you buy from me. Wc guaranteo the goods. You will find us In the large con crete block building, Walhalla, S. C. Yours tiuly, W. M. BRO W N. FOR SALE-A good farm, con taining 47 acres; about 30 acres cleared, 10 of which are bottom land on a good branch. located 1% miles from Richland, near main road leading from Richland to Walhalla. For terms and furthor information, write Mrs. S. H. COE, Richland, 8. C. / T M L That stands for the man who has just received ALotof RealNi H( GOOL AND DRIVERS, all in good shape. Also an addition to his MULE STOCK. NEW SPRING STYLES OF VEHICLES ARRIVING EVERY DAY. K K and that means KUM KW1CK and make a selection before somebody else gets the very one you would like to have. And don't cease to remember that we are making everything in the line of Harness, Bridles, etc., and Repairing, too. All of best work and material. T. M. LOWERY, Seneca. Westminster. YOU WIL-L- GET True Portraits ! (not just things to look nt), If we make them for you. WB GUARAN TEE Tl MOM. A visit to our Studio will prove what wo say, and convince you that, regardless of price, you can't get any thing better. If lt's anything Photographic, we can serve you. Kodaks and Supplies. Home Por. tra) tu re, Finishing for Ameteurs. All work neatly and conscientiously done. 'The Westminster Studio, Oconee Rank Ruilding,, WESTMINSTER, - S. C. Qo to T. E. Alexander, For Your Buggies and Harness.