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TO THINE OWN SELF HE TRUE AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT TUE DAV, THOU CAN*ST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN. BY JAYNES, S HELOR, SMITH A STECK. NEW SERIES, NO. 423.-VOLUME LVI.-NO. 22. SHOES DE LUXE NEVER were shoes more beautiful than the nev Quality" Custom Orado, models. The extent variety may be prosaically presented by stating that made in no less than 4,760 variations of shape and s affording accuracy of fit for every type and sire of foot the first day worn. But no figures can express the this variety, indeed it is but faintly suggested by th? tiona here shown. To appreciate this you must see t cAsk for them while our assortments are complet *3-50 C. f. ft J R HARDWARE? Did You Say ? We've Got It ! arter Hardware Co WALHALLA, S. 0. High Falls Democratic Club. There will be a mooting of the High Us Democratic Club on next Saturday, ?u?flOOO, at 8 o'clock p. m. A full ndance of the members desired, as portant busintss will be transacted. P. A. Brown, K. P. Wood, Dave Carter, L. D. Browning. Services at Pleasant Hill, Picken? County. There will be all-day services at Pleas ant nill Baptist church, Pickens county. Sunday, June 3d. Sunday sohool at the usual hour; preaching by the pastor, Rov. D. L. Hatcher, at ll a. m. Song service in the afternoon, conduoted by Prof. McD. Weams and others. Publio cordially Invited. r "Queen t of their they are tylc, thus , and cane charm of ; illustra te shoes, e. $3.00 A PLEASANT "AT ROME"-MEN'S BUSI NESS LEAGUE ORGA ZED. Seneca, May 2?.-Next Sabbath the regular religious Services will be held in the Methodist sud l'rosby tel ian churches in the morning and evening. The usual evening services will he held in the Episcopal church. .Last Sabbath evening, at tho Baptist church, (he many Seueca friends of Car lisle Courtenay were pleased to hear him in a most interesting talk. M Courte nay is a concise, clear speaker, and never fails to impress his hearers with this truth, who, in turu, gather facts that are trulv worth remembering. The average Seueca citizen cannot fail to be impressed with thu fact that there is at present an unusual degreo of public spirit manifest, which is evidonced at every turn. Thu citizens' meeting last Wednesday evening, at which a business men's league was organized, is one of tho many other signs of a determination on tho part of our citizens to do something. As an account of the meeting in full has already beuu given the public in various papers, we refer to it iu brief terms here. The attractive now home of W. M. Propst, on Fair Play street, has been completed aud is ready for ocoupanoy. F. S. lindeman is moving into his new residence on the same streot to-day. We extend, in behalf of the neighbors and ourself, a cordial welcome as citizens ot the coro m ii oiiy and town. Dr. John Hopkins began yestorday tho erection of a resideuco on Fair Flay street tor the purpose of renting. The house will he a seven-room structure, modern in plan and will set a paco that some of our other moneyed citizens would do well to follow. There have been several instances where Sonoca has lost valuable citizens for tho reason of available houses for rent. Wo aro pleased to noto tho wonderfnl improvement, hy reason of good work done, at tho cemetory. The walks are beautifully clean, and when tho ballast is placed, will present a most atti active appearance. Wo hear of all kinds of industries, both ou a large and small scale, io bo instituted here in tho near futuro. We aro not au thorized to give particulars, hut to tho incredulous would say that it is a good habit to keep an open oar for all these things. Kvon if nothing is realized, it helps to encourage healthy signs, and, as wo nave said, the habit is a good ono. C. II. Bnldwyn, of Columbia, who has spent tho past several summers, here is again registered at tho Palmotto Houso for tho hot season. Cbarlio Hopkins, who has been ill al a hospital in Philadelphia, is reported botter, so that his father, Dr. John Hop kins, was able to leave him and return to Seneca last woek. Mrs. W. P. Reid and Miss Mary Julia Reid, of Enoree, will arrive to-day for a visit to Mrs. C. V. MoCaroy and other friends here. They will be acoorded a hearty welcome by numerous friends to their old home. Mrs. W. J. Dunoan, who has been quite siok, is improving. B. Harris and Miss Orpha Harris, of Pendleton, spent several hours in Seneca yesterday on their way North for an ex tensive visit. Misses Louise and Tlessic '>ye, and Miss Lois Perry, of Kershaw, are visitors to Seneca, being guests in tho families of W. M. Propst and Pomeroy Brown. Min? Lillian Caldwell, who baa been in Vtlanta for some months, is with Mrs. J. W. Strlbling. Mrs. W. J. Stribling and Miss Sallie StribliiHr. of Walhalla. Mrs. John Tandy ind Children and Miss Lissie Tandy, from Oklahoma and Texas, respectively, visited relatives in Seneca last week. Will Coe and Harry Hughs, two of Richland's eligibles, were among the Sunday visitors to fair So J oca ito?. John L. MoWborter aud Master Willie MoWhor: or spent yesterday io Greenville. Miss Piora Monroe, of Lauronburg, N. C., who has been attending the Seneca Graded School the past session, returned to ber borne yesterday. She was accom panied by Master Willie Verser, Mis? Bessie Blackburn is at home again, after a visit of some days to An derson. Mi#s Maude Hopkins will return home to-day from Andersou, where she bas been visiting the family of Dr. Duck worth. Misses Leah aud Hubie Harper, who have been attending Limestone College, will reach home thia week. Tho marriage to-day of J. Ed. Sition, of this piace, and Miss Emma Lay, of Tamassee, will interest a large circle of friends of the contracting parties. After a bridal tour of a-week or ten days they will occupy Mr. Sitton's residence on Pair Play street. We extend a hearty grip of-the band on the part of our citi zens to Mr. Sitton and his fair bride and wish for them a life full of happiness and prosperity. Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Austin, Master Willie Austin, and Dr. E. A. Hiues left yesterday for Boston, Mass., from whioh point they will visit various other North ern cities and resorts. It is very well to have a reputation for thrift and energy, no matter bow 111 deservod. Scores of friends are pelting us with messages on this wise: "We're ahead of you with the first mess of beaus, beets, potatoes or what not." Weare so accustomed to being way ahead in these things that we didn't dunk it worth while to make men' iou of it ! Bacb Ramsay, of the Lit 1?: Uiver sec tion, brought to town yw 'etdav thirty five bushels of sweet pots i< os of a varie ty kn;own as "nigger chokers." They nre perfectly preserved and of a delicious p ?veet tl ivor, in fact tho potato repre sents more than its name would indi cate. Tho party to the tunnel last Ftidiy. notwithstanding tho bad weather, was a jolly, happy one. The chaperones were Mesdames L. W. Vernor, W. M. N. ill and John L. MoWborter, Esq. A Delightful Social Event. On last Wednesday eveniug Mrs. L. W. Vernor was at homo to.a largo num ber of friends, including representative*! from several sister towns, in honor of hot young friend, Miss Flora Monroe, of Ni rtb Carolina. The pretty home, which is happily adapted to entertaining a large party, was never brighter than on this occasion, when with its wealth of exqui site ont blooms and pot plants, it afforded abundant aud elaborate setting for the bright array of beaux and bells. The re ception and rear halls, the parlor and dining room were all placed to the dis posal of the guests, a s ring band adding greatly to tho charm of the evening's en tertainment. Native ferns, with hand some specimens of palms and pot ferns, were lavishly used in the halls, the popu lar punch bowl occupying a prominent place iu the reception hall. The parlor was beautiful in its dre&s of ferns and liMes, the lilies being used in tall vases on mantel, tublos, etc., from which they shed their delicate perfume, the mantol itself being banked with nativo ferns. The decorations in tho dining room were distinctly Japanese and were greatly ad mired. Upou tbe arrival of the guests slips of paper were passed containing the names of the States on ono set aud their corresponding capitals on the others, from whioh partners for the contest were to bo determined. Following this chew ing gum was offered the guests from whioh they were req tired to practice the art of moulding. The result was a won derful display of subjects, including spe cimens from both the boasts of the field and fowls of the air! The committee awarded the prize to Prof. Wad? Hugh?-?, of Richland, Prof. R. P. Clinksoales mak ing the presentation speech. Dancing was another form of entertainment which was greatly enjoyed ny a number of the guests and at a lato hour delioious re freshments were sorved. Miss Eloanor Richardson presided at the punch bowl, while other friends assisted Mrs. Vorner in entertaining tho guests. Tho guests of honor wore a very attractive gown of or gandie over pink, with pink ribbons, tho host ess herself being handsome in a not cost tune over blue. Tho delightful affair will bo long remembered as ono of tho most olaborato in Sonoca's social calen dar, M v. s. Sciatica Cured After Twenty Years of Tor ( lure. For moro than twenty yoars J, B. Mas sey, of 8322 Clinton St., Minneapolis, Minn., was tortured by sciatica. Tho pain aud sutToring which ho endured during this time is beyond comprehen sion. Nothing gavo him any pormanont relief until he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Ono application of that liniment relieved tho pain and mado sloop and rest possible, and less than ono bottle has effected a permanent cure. If trou bled with sciatica or rheumatism why not try a 26-cent bottle of Pain Balm and see for yourself how quickly it relieves the pain. For sale by J. W. Bell, Wal halla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Man snd Woman to Hang. Jefferson City, Mo., May 26.- The State Supreme ?onrt upheld the death sen tences imposed by tho lower court in the case of Frank Hottman and Mrs. Aggie Myers, convicted of minderin/ the wo man's husband, Clarenoe Myers, at Kan cas City, on May 11th, 1902, and sot Jnne 20th next, as the date of execution in each case. Hottman and Mrs. Myers killed Myers so they oould many. WESTMINSTER WANTS TROLLEY LINE ENTHUSIASTIC CITIZENS' MEETING THE PEOPLE SUBSCRIBE LIBERALLY. Westminster, May 28.-Graduating ex erolsee were held in the auditorium on Tuesday evening, May 22, ?Nen foui bright, cultured young ladies reached the culmination of their studies in the Westminster Graded Schools and were giveu diplomas. Hon. Alvin H. Dean, the invited Bpeaker, was present and took for his theme "Woman's Sphere of Influence." His remarks were timely and scholarly and were listened to with rapt attention by all. The speaker very strongly brought out the influence of woman in the home. He paid .ho gradu ating olass a high compliment for the record they had made and the excellent essays read. He gave the boys Borne good advice, insisting on them to never use whiskey or smoke cigarettes and im pressed upon them that there never was a time when there was a greater demand for young men of character and Integrity than now. After the address Prof. M. E. Brockman, the superintendent, presented the diplomas, giving the young ladies good advice as to the future and the completion of their eduoation in larger institutions of learning. Certificates were conferred by Prof. Brockman as follows: Misses Alta Daisy Poster, Maude Simpson, Lucille Zimmerman and Dora V. Haley. The young graduates are very popular and received large and beautiful gift? of flowers as they took their seats from delivering their essays. lu bis closing remarks Prof. Brockman said that whatever good bad beon ac complished during tho term now closing should not be credited to himself, but to his co- workers, who bad borne with him the heat and burden of the day. The assistant teachers during tho past year were: Miss Katie E. Harris, of Virginia; Miss Augusta Sprott, of Spartanburg; Miss Bertha G. Davis, of Summerton, and Mrs. M. li. Ketron, formerly Miss Annie < Mann , I Laurens. The superin tendent and all the teachers have proven faithful, efficient workers and deserve the "well done" ?>f rite town and community. Om town feels proud of the Odd Fel lows' cornet hand. Thoy made their first appearance itt thu school commencement and have won (or themselves praises on all shh B. Will W. White, the band in structor, is a talented musician and the band made rapid progress under his leadership. There were great crowds of visitors present on both Mondny and Tuesday evenings and tho room was well nigh Ailed on Tuesday morning, when the primary grades bad their exhibition. The following programs were rendered : MONDAY KVKNINd, MAY 21. Music by baud. Song, Flag of the Free, by school. Recitation, Fishing on the Good Lawd's Day, Miss Ada Marett Dialogue, The Royal Tarts, Robbie Simpsou, William Anderson, Genevieve Brenzoale, Furman Poore, Harold Norris. Duet, Charge of the Uhlans, Misses Myrtle Zimmerman and Rena Harrell. Case of Smythe vs. Smith, Judge Wisehead, Roy Breazeale; Lawyer Pro for-it, Frank Anderson; Lawyer Con agin-it, Kletner Tannery; Widower Plen tiful Smith, B. Williams; Widow Rebecca Smythe, Ida Poore; Court Officer, Oscar Pitts; Book Agent, Willie Dickson; Hiram Hoe-cake-farmer, Walter Ballen ger; Deaf Man, Lee Stribling; The Med dler, Bowie White; The Dutch Sauer Kraut Maker, Ben Simpson ; Stuttering Man, Gastou Hall; Tramp, DeWitt Mil ler; Man with Hare Lip, Will Dillard; Strong-minded Woman, Belle Haley; Muldoon. (Trishman), George Hull; Rev. Tbusley, King Dillard; Ajax Mosley, (the chicken thief), Robbie Parker; Farmer Tater-patch, Allen Norris; Edi tor "Weekly Creeper," Frod Zimmer man; President of Bank, George Mc Donald; Spectators, Gossipers, etc. Music by band. Drill, Tho Vostal Virgins, by ten girls. Recitation, Ruth an' llawkin'a Wed ding Day, Miss Beulah McDonald. Duet, Military Gallop, Misses Gladys and Nellie Lou Cartor. Charade, Lillian's Surprise, Blanche Honea, Roy Br?azcale, Bessie Simpson, Georgo Hull, Sue Porkins, Minnie Eu bunks, Barnett Norris; two Flowor Girls, Robbie Simpson, Lillie Miller. Pantomime, Reuben and Rachel, A''a Simpson, DoWitt Miller, Myrl Pitts, ' Frod Zimmerman, Augusta Smithson, Allen Norris. Swing Song, by twenty-four girls. Recitation, Tho Tolophone, by Jack Williams. Music by band. Pantomime, Comm' Thro' tho Rye, by ten ciils. Drill, Promenade of tho Broadway Helles, by sixteen girls. Tableau, A Scene. TUESDAY, MAY 22, PKIUABY QBADB8. Welcome Song. Morning Papers, Frank Stribling, Al dina Dearden, Martin Watkins. A Secret, John Sam Dickerson. Little Soldiers, Mary Anderson, Mag gie Mitchell, Janie Harris. The He st of All, Luther Smith. Butterflies, Irene Puckett Hat Drill. From One to Six, Nellie Golden. Sister Sun's Beau, Ira Bearden. Cheery Cheeks, Hattie Simpson. What to Drink, Lloyd Mize. The Fault-Finders, Marie England. Fan Drill. Hattie's Letter, Marion Pitts. One Who Tried, Ithemer Puckett A Week, Lois Singleton. Like Washington, Edgar Mizo. Father Time's Helpers. Sunshine, Emily Stribllog. Song, Wave High, Dear Flag. TUESDAY BVENINO, MAY 22. Munie by band. Knnay, Subject: Intluonco, by Miss Alu Daisy Foster. Music, Piano Molo, by Miss Fostelle Thornton. Essay, Subject: John C. Calhoun,;|by Miss Dora V. Haley. Munie bf band. **" ?? -t Essay, Subject: Joan of Aro, by^Misa Maude Simpson. Musio, Piano Solo, by Miss Myrtle Zimmerman. Essay, "Not for School, but fdr Life,0 by Mies Lucille Zimmerman, [Valedic torian of Class]. Musio by band. Speech, by Hon Alvin H. Dean. Awarding of Diplomas, by M. E. Brookman, Principal. Reading of Honor Roll for Scansion, 1906-06. Mrs. O. K. Breazeale left on Thursday for Gaffney to attend the commence ment exorcises of Limestone College. Her daughter, Miss Louise Breazoalo, graduates from this noted instit utionjof iearning. In the second game of baso ball be tween Easley aod Westminster last Tuesday Easley was victorious by tho score of 7 to 8. An infant sou of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Williams died last Wednesday night and was buried in the Old Westminster cemetery on Thursday, Rev. A. P. Marett conducting the burial services. Mr. Williams resides in the mill village and is second baud of the spinning depart ment of the mill. Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Anderson Poore boarded No. 12 on Thursday for Belton. They were married on May 28, tho bride being Miss Sallie Dickson. Mr. Poore hold, the position of superintendent of the Belton Oil Mill. Mrs. J. C. Beardon and babe, of At lanta, are visitiug her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MoLin, in the Westend. Miss Louise Brnazeale is expected to return this week from tho Limestoue College at Gaffney. Wheat is ripeuiug about a weok earlier than last year. The orop appears to bo very good. A. B. Stewart and Prof J. A. Durham spent Sunday in the Toxaway settlement. Born, unto Mr. nnd Mis. G. W. Mc Connell, of Lula, Ga., on May 2$, a son. Mrs. McConnell was Miss Mamie Kay, of Westminster. Pref. M. E. Brockman expects to leave on Wednesday for Greers, his homo, whero he will spend the vacation season. Capt. R. Frank White, of Greenville, is in Westminster to-day. The spring communion service will bo held in the Presbyterian church on tho second Sabbath iu June, at ll a. ra. Preparatory servioes will bo hold on Thu.sday and Friday ovonings hoforo the second Sabbath. . Miss Sarah Anderson ia now tho stenographer at the shuttlo factory. Good rains fell in this sootiou Satur day and Sunday. Tho body of J. A. Dickson, Sr., who died on May 21, was interred at Retreat cemetery last Wednesday, tho body of his former wife beiuK buried there. Tho body was buried with Masonio honors. Rev. S. A. McDaniel conduotod the fune ral. Besides the family of tho deceased and his two brothers one sister, Mrs. W. F. Hancock, survives. One of tho absent sons, Samuel T. Dickson, reaobod the old homo in timo for the funeral. Nish and Willie Barnott, of Clemson, were at home a few days aso. Miss May Hunt, of Gainesville, Ga., was visiting at J. W. McGee's last week. M. S. StribliuK returned Saturday from the General Assembly. He reports a busy session. Miss Clara Hunt, of Townville, was h?re last week to attend the Poore- Dick son marriage. A series of meetings commonced in the cotton mill church last Wednesday and will continue throughout this week. Rev. A. P. Marett, the pastor, is con ducting the services. All cordially in vited to attend W. C. Peden is occupying bis new resi dence. 4 M?BS Hattie V. Norris has returned to Savannah to resume her work as trained nurse, after a two weeks' vacation spent in Westminster. Misses Augusta Sprott and Bertha Davis boarded No. 40 on Friday*, Miss Sprott going to her home in Spartanburg and Miss Davis returning to hor homo at Summerton, in Clarendon county. Those ?oung ladies will be greatly missed, 'hey wero not only teachers in the graded school while here, but woro earnest and faithful Sabbath school workers in tho Methodist church, being capable teachers there. Georgo McAdams, an aged citizon of Pickons county, died near tho Old Farr Mill placo last week. In reading of the destructivo (ire at Walhalla last wook we wore reminded that our town is absolutely without any kind of lire protection. This is a matter well worth thinking about and wo trust before a groat whilo tho town will havo some kind of nu cquipmont to fight Aro. An enthusiastic mooting was held last Friday evening in the interest of tho Westminster, Fnir Play and Townvillo trolley lino. Dr. C. M. Walker was eleoted chairman, M. K. Brockman, secretary, and K. W. Marott, assistant secretary. There was a large gathoriug of ropro8ontative citizens and much in terest manifested. Speeches were made by J. Carter, A. Zimmerman and others, setting forth tho advantages the building of the road would mean to Westminster. A subscription list was started and a liberal sum subscribed on conditions that the road come here. A. L. Cossett. Fortunate Missourians. "When I was a druggist, at Livonia, Mo.," writes T. J. Dwyer, now of ays ville, Mo., "throe of my customers were permanently oured of consumption by Dr. King's New Discovery, and are well and strong to-day. One was trying to sell his property and move to Arizona, but after using New Discovery a short time he found it unnecessary to do so. I regard Dr. King's New Discovery as the most wonderful medioine in existence." Surest cough and cold oura and throat and lung healer. Guaranteed by all druggists. 50o. and $1. Trial bottle free.