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KEOWEE COURIER _ (Established 1840.) Published Every Wednesday Morning Subscription $1 Per Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. -Ry STECK, BHELOB & SCHRODER. Communications of a personal rhnractor charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices ann tributes of respect, of not over 100 words, will no printed free of charge1. All over iihnt number must ho paid for at tho rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WALHALLA, 8. C.: WEDNESDAY, .MARCH 7, IIM7. STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. Annual Meeting Will He Held In Co lumbia March I?? I 7. Roch Hill. March :.. -Special: Secretary ll. C. Murts has mailed out programs and membership cards io more than ii,OOO teachers of thc State, and it is his plan to send lo OVory teai her a letter and a program. Prom reports coming in from the va ? IMUS seri ions ol' the Slate it is prae ' . illy au assured fuel that then-will be more than 2,000 teachers in at tendance at the stale Teachers' As sociation in Columbia, March I ? th to I 7th. Wm. C. llynuin, presiden! of the association, has announced thal Dr. Chits. A.* Mc Murray, of the Peabody ('(dione for Teai hers, Nashville, will make tho address on Friday evening. Mardi Kith, and thal he will also ?widress the members of the grammar grades department on Friday morn ing at I? o'clock, and also the joint mool lug of the depart nient of ele mentary schools and the school Im provement association Friday after noon til 8.30. Dr. McMurray has a national reputation as a trainer ol' public school teachers, and the leach . rs of South Carolina are indeed for tunate lo have this opportunity to hear him. Railroad fares on all traills will he throe cents per milo, pins 35c, for tho round trip. These aro exception ally low rates. Information as lo hotels and hoarding houses may bo had by writing to the Columbia Chamber of Co m moree. Teachers ;.re urged to make their arrange ments beforehand so that lime will no! he lost on arriving in Columbia. IIendi|uarlurs of the association will be in the high school building on Washington st reel. Supt. IO. S. Dreher, of Cullimbin, bas extended a very cordial invita tion to visit the Columbia schools on Thursday morning. This will he of -real value to the teachers who ex pool lo II I tend tho association. The following colleges have ar ranged for reunions of their gradu ates and former students ..Winthrop, Fumina, Woman's College ol' Due West, Erskine, Columbia College, Ohioora, University of South Caro lina, Newberry. Wofford. Limestone and Greenville Woman's College. The annual dues of 50c. for ladies and $1 for men should bo sent to W. 15. ninck, at Lexington, and a mem bership card will bo forwarded. Hail Colds from Sudden Changes. Sining brings all kinds ol' weather and with it come colds and the revi val of winter coughs and hoarseness. Dr. Hell's Plne-Tar-Honoy will head off a new cold or stop the old one. the soothing balsams relievo the sore throat and heal the. Irritated tissues. Cet a bott lo to-day and start treat ment at once. At your druggist. 25c. Formula on the bottle.-Adv. 1. "No Hill" in Auheville Case. Abbeville. Fob. 27. "No hill" was lound hy the grand jury on hills ol' indictment charging five citizens ol' Abbeville county with lynching An drew Crawford several months ago. Solicitor H. s Blackwell, who ls making his Hist official appearance at Abbeville, yesterday handed down bills of indictment against tho fol lowing well-known white citizens: J. E. Elgin, Sam Adams, .less Cann, Will Cann and Sing Finley. Later in the afternoon the grand jury return ed no hills, which means the end ol' I ho cases. Andrew Crawford, the wealthiest negro In Abbeville county. was lynched by a mob several months ago after ho had had a dispute with a white man. Ile was dist placed In uni. hui ttie mob overpowered the authorities and killed him on the outskirts of the eily. A CHILD'S TONGUE SHOWS IF LIVER OH ROWELS ARE ACTIVE. lt Cross, Feverish, sick, Bilious, (?Ive Fruit Laxative at 4 hire, Every motlier realizes, after giv ing her children "California Syrup ol' Figs." that tins is their ideal laxa tivo, because they love its pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses Ibo louder little stomach, liver and bow els without griping. When cross, irritable, feverish or breath is had, stomach sour, look ni th<' tongue, mother! If coaled, gi" a teaspoonful of iliis harmless "frail laxative." and in a lew limns all thi roul, constipated waste, sour hilo and undigested food passes ont ol' ?he bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. When its little system is full ol' cold, throat sore, has sto machache, diarrhoea, indigestion or colic remember, a good "inside cleaning" should always bo tho li rsi i reatment given. Millions of mothers keep "Califor nia Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a teaspoonful to-day saves 4 sick child to-morrow. Ask your drug gist for a 50-COUl bottle of ..Califor nia Syrup of Figs." which has direc tions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups printed on tho bottle, Beware of counterfeits sold hore, so don't be fooled. Get Ibo genuino, mudo by "California Fig ?syrup Company."-Adv. K. OY P. BANQUET SUCCESS. I Moneen Couple Surprise Friends-I). A. ll. Blect Now Officer*. Seneca, Feb. 27.-Special: M?BS Irene Flrod and T, S. Moore, two popular young people of Seneca, were married last Thursday In Oreen ville. While tho marriage was a surprise, it is the source of many hearty con gratulations and good wishes from a host of friends here. Mrs. Dee Carpenter, Of Creen ville, visited her sister, Mrs. W. S. Hunter, last week. The Aid Society of tho Presbyte rian church held its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. A. P. Drown Mon day, lt was decided at this mooting to give a pitty at au early date, and a committee was appointed to select a play. The hostess served delightful refreshments at the close of the busi ness session. The dance given by the Seneca Dancing Club on the ('vening of the 2 1st instant was a delightful suc cess. The presence of a number ol" visiting girls addod the usual /.est to tlie dance, and lt is said -that the gowns worn at this dance were unu sually pretty. The homes of our peoplo were thrown open to the vis it rs ??nd a pleasant social feature was i lo- result. The K. of I', banquet was largely attended and was a success from ??very point of view. T. S. Stribling, toastmaster, acquitted himself gra ciously, ?ind the speeches wen? first class, the usual How ol* wit and hu mor penetrating the whole. The banquet supper was all thal could be desired to satisfy the inner man. Mrs. T. li. Stribling attended a meeting of Hie Westminster Mission ary Society Monday afternoon. She was accompanied by Mrs. A. Dram- I lett, ol' (Memsen College, the presi dent ol' Hie South Carolina Synodlcal. I think lile city council, or the railroad, whose ever duty it may be. should see thal an obstruction should lie placed at tho end of tho street leading across tlie cut where tho overhead bridge formerly stood, i I'liis is a serious piece of neglect and j might resit ll in a fearful accidoul to 1 a stranger who at night might ?it-i tempt to drive through this street. | Tlie (Mee Club ol" (he. Presbyterian ! College at Clinton will render a pro- , mam at Ibo school auditorium on | (he night of March 28th for the hciiolll ol* tlw rest room fund. This work is going on under the direction of the Oneo-a-\Voek Club and de servos the undivided support of our citizens. Wilkes Dendy, a Seneca hoy, will appear willi tlie (llee Club, and his coming will he pleasant news to many friends here. The I). A. lt. chapter. '.Wizard of I Tamasseo." held ils regular monthly meeting with Mrs. W. S. Hunter last week, lt being time for the election ol" olllccrs, the following were elect ed: Regent, Mrs. W. K. Livingston; vice regent, Mrs. Crace Vernor; reg istrar, Mrs. W. C. Reid; treasurer, Miss lalla (iignilliat; secretary, Mrs. W. S. Hunter. Tile lectures of Dr. .1. L. Martin hist week at the Presbyterian church were thought to be of an unusual order of strength and attractiveness. That the house was not full at every lecture is undoubtedly a reflection on us as a people and not upon the vis iting speaker. Tho last lecture (Sun day night) wits given to a full house, however, "~***~" " "~ (katarrhal Deafness Cannot lk' Cured hy local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There i.s only one way to cure catar rhal deafness, and that ls by a consti tutional remedy. Catarrhal deafness ls caused by an Inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. When this tube is inflamed you have ti rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when lt is entirely closed, deafness ls the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to Its normal con dition, hearing will be destroyed for ever. Many cases of deafness are caused hy catarrh, which is an In flamed condition of tho mucous sur faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts through the blood on the mucous sur fil?es ol' the system. We will give Ono Hundred Dollars for ?my case of catarrhal deafness thal cannot ho cured hy .Hall's Ca tarrh Cure. Circulars free. All drug gists. 7.">c. F. j. Cheney & Co.. ( adv. ) Toledo, Ohio. ---. Salem .Votes. Salem, Fell. 27.--Special: We are glad to report tile health of this Com munity very good at present. Hi v. c. |{. Abercrombie was ac companied herc l?y Rev. .Innes, of 1 Six-Mile Academy, who delivered two vcr} interesting and impressive ser mons Saturday and Sunday. Kniest' Moss, of the Marine Corps, who has boon doing duty in Halli, is visiting bomefolks at present. A social event of interest was the pound supper ai the home of Mack Littleton Monday night. All pres ent enjoyed it Immensely. 'i. li, Sorrells, of West minster, lias moved to his farm near Whltinire church. Wc give Mr. and Mrs. Sor rells and family ll hearty welcome ill our midst. 1 Quito ;? number of tho younger sei enjoyed a singing nt thc home of Mr. Sloan Sunday afternoon. Tlie school ?it this place is pro gressing nicely. Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System I The Old Sttuulnrd genernl strengthening tonic, OROVK'S TASTKMv.ss chill TONIC, drivel out Mntnrin,enriches tho blood, n nd lui Uris up the sys tem. A tun- tunic. I'or adults and Children. 50c. ('ard of Thanks. KditOI' Kcowee Courier: We de sire through your columns to return our heartfelt thanks to the good peo ple for tho kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. May Cod's richest blessings rest upon them all is our prayer. Annie McAlistor and Children, Walhalla R. F. D., Feb. 2(5. Chile's fi cst steel mill has been opened to manufacture the metal from scrap iron heretofore exported to Ku rope. I'm mighty glad I was born a real South erner. Just suppose I had been an Eskimo, or an Indian, or something with rings in my nose and ears! Yes, sir-I am good and proud of my Southern birth. My mother is from Vir ginia and my father is from the Carolinas. I was born and raised down here among you all. I wish you could see my home-it is so clean and bright and cheery and whole some-the finest, whitest, healthiest tobacco factory in alt the world, I am called SOVEREIGN-King of Them All! But my middle name is Smoke, friend-and all over the South my loyal friends are with me, because You Folks of the South KNOW good blood! You Folks of the South KNOW good tobacco! I want you all for my friends-every one of you. Give me a chance good. And don't forget .see how I make I am guaranteed by */uc/ ^r'?/u^^.^ -Buy me. If you don't like me return me to your dealer and get your money back. I have said it. A Southern gentleman is known the world over for keeping his word, and I have given you mine. Sovereign Ci ^FOR THE GENTLEMAN OIP THIS SOUTH jun? cf fm&m, ae& .J? ?J? ?J* ?J? ?J? ?J? ?|? >|? ?J? ?J. ?J? ?J? ?J? ?|a ?J. CAMPAIGN PUN!? KA IS IO I). .{. ?2? ?j? .{? ?2? ?2? ?j? ?*. ??? ?2? ?i* ??* ?2* Newberry, s. C., Feb, L'7. 1!)I7. Editor Kcowee Courier: Following is H statement of contributions re ceived by Fred. H. Dominick lo the $1,000 lund for the deficit in tho treasury of the .National Democratic Committee: Oconee County. Previously acknowledged. . . .$'17.25 A. L, (iossett. 1.00 Through W. F. Austin. Seneca: W. F. Austin. 2.00 .!. .1. Norton. 1 .tin Cash.50 Cash.50 Cash.")U Cash .'?:> Cash .LC. Total for Oconee county . . . .$53.25 Total I leroi pta by Counties. A nderson .$ :t I '2.!?r> Newborry. 23<>.2."> (Mekong . 1 IT.? -~? t ! reen wood . 130.55 Abbeville . KC.IC". ( nonce. 53.25 McCormick . 5.00 Total ..ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS The lund ls completed. I sincerely thank my friends and other good Democrats and tho newspapers of tho district for their assistance In rais ing the assessment for this district. Very respectfully. Fred. H. Dominick. To Cure a Cold In Ono Day Tftke I.AXA.TIVK IIROMO Quinine. It stops the COUKII nnd Headache ?nd works off the Cold. DrtiKldsts refund money If it fails to care. It. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. 25c, hilted ruder Now Law. At Chester, S. C.. last week M..Fix man, [representing the Crystal Opti cal Company, of liirmingham, Ala., was arrested and tined $:>"> under the law which prohibits any one practic ing optometry or neting optician without having a certificate. This act was passed February 13th, be coming effective immediately upon heing signed by tho Governor. lt was probably invoked for the first time in the Chester case. N. Spring er, H young man accompanying Mr. Pixmnn and acting as assistant, was dismissed. UVHK SALIVATED BY CA LOM 101 i ! I iOlt lt 11 tl ,10 ! Calomel ls Quicksilver and Acts Like Dynamite on Your Liver. Calomel loses you a day! Yon know what calomel is. It's mer cury; quicksilver. Calomel is (lan gerons. lt crashes into sour hilo like dynamite, cramping and sicken ing you. Calomel attacks the hones and should never bo put into your system. When you feel bilious, sluggish, constipated and all knocked out and believe you need a dose of danger ous calomel just remember that your druggist sells for r>0 cents a large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which is entirely vegetablo and pleasant to take and is a perfect substitute for calomel. lt ls guaranteed to start your liver without stirring you up inside, and cannot salivate. Don't take calomel! lt makes you sick the next day; lt loses you a day's work. Dodson's Liver Tone straightens you right up and you feel great. Dive lt to the children bo causo it is perfectly harmless and doesn't gripe.-Adv. Mountain Rest Item?, Mt. Rest. Feb. 27.-Special: The health of this section is good at this writing. W. il. Blackwell, of Holly Springs, made a business trip in this section recently. .Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mooro and chil dren visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Moore, recently. Miss Maude Uamby and Julius Thrift were happily married at the home ol' tho officiating minister. Kev. M. J. Moore, on February 25th, The bride is a (laughter of Samuel Uam by, of Whetstone, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Thrift, of Long Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac W. Henry; Harley, Dewey. Clarence and Lester Thrift, Mrs. C. M. Moore and little daughter, Alpha, and Miss Clara Moore and Xiii Cox attended the marriage. Music was rendered by Miss Amanda Moore. Wo all join in wishing tho young couple a long, prosperous and happy life. Miss Birdie Lee and Winner Phil lips were married Sunday, February 25th, by Magistrate George Mathe son. The bride is a daughter of J. C. Hoe. She is a charming young lady. Tho groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Phillips, Ile is a pros perous young farmer. Tax Com. to Examine Returns. Columbia. March I. The State Tax Commission has issued instruc tions to county auditors to postpone lina! action on returns of all per sonal property until some member of the commission can visit the county and go over the returns. The com I mission ?aya that they are informed ! that the actual value of live stock, 1 automobiles, lumber and other things is not stated in tho returns 1 They will have all assessors and boards of oq lia liza lion to meet with the county auditors when the mem ber.-; of the Tax Commission visit the counties to lool< over the returns of tax-payo rs. That seal, with all it means to the public, might well be put on every bottle that contains PERUNA No other remedy ever offered tho American people has more friends after two generations of success; no oUier remedy is moregencrally used in tho homes of tho people ; no other has been so enthusiastically endors- I cd by tho thousands. S3 The reason is found in real merit. For fi! coughs, colds, catarrh, whether local or H systemic, an J ?encrai debi lily following any ? of the above Peruna will bc found effective. ? reliable and safe. For irregular appetite, H Impaired digestion and run-down system it ? Is nu io valuable tonic gg P?rima may be obtained fail tablet form for convenience. I The PerWM Company, Colutnbua, Ohio H