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TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE AN? IT MU?T FOLLO BY J?YNE8, SHELOfc, SMITH A STUCK. W AS THE NIGHT THE DAY, THOU CAN>8T NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN. NEW SERIES, NO. 486-VOLUME LVIII._NO. 82. $20,240,000 FINES ARE IMPOSED On AW.'. Standard OR Company for ^(Violations of the Law. Chicago, August 3.-Judge Landis In the United States District Court to-day Imposed a fine upon the Stan dard Oil Company of Indiana of $28, 240:000, the maximum amount uptn each one ot the 1,462 counts of the indictment on which the company was convicted of rebating. Tho Judge also recommended that a call be is sued for a special grand Jury which is to consider the other parties to tho rebating operations of which ,the Standard Oil Company',was 'ou:id to be guilty. It ls, therefore, probable that within a short time prochjdi.a^s will be commenced againat the Chi cago and Alton Railroad Company for tnc alleged commission of similar offenses. The reading of the opinion by the Judge aroused almost as much Inter est as the presence of John D. Rocke feller and other officals of the Stan dard Oil Company upon tho witness stand. The court room was crowded tdMts utmost capacity and the deputy marshals were finally compelled to ' refuse admission to all late comers. Only a few of the lesser officiai!) ol the Standard OH Company were In the court room. Judge Landis commenced the read ing of his opinion at 10 o'clock nnd consumed approximately one lour before he announced the penalty. The court then passed Judgment as follows: "It is the Judgment and sentence of the court that the defendant Stan dard Oil Company pay a fine of $29, 240,000. One thing remains. lt must not be assumed that In thlt Jurlsdlctlon these laws may be Ig nored. If they are not obeyed they will be enforced. The plain demands of justice require that the acts dis closed in this proceeding be submit ted to a grand Jury with a view to the consideration of the conduct o? the other party to these transactions. Let an order be entered for a panel of sixty men returnable on the morn ing of AuguBt 14. The United States District Attorney is directed to pro ceed accordingly." The Standard will Appeal. .. ,. New York, August S.-News of the unprecedented fine Imposed upon the Standard OH Company by Judge Lan dis In the United States Court at Chi cago excited much Interest In New York. The general expectation for some days has been that the decision would be unfavorable to the Standard OH Company, but apparently no one looked for the imposition of the max imum penalty. "The amount of the fine Imposed by Judge Landis," said an official of the company this after noon, "is fifty times the value of the oil carried under the indictment. The total value of the oil was $650,000. For each car of oil, valued at' about $450, we have been fined $20,000. An appeal will be taken to the United States Court of Appeals, but whether lt will be entered at once, or whether the full time allowed by law will be taken, will be determined by our counsel in Chicago." A lady, meeting a girl who had but lately left her service, inquired, "Well, Mary, where do you live now ? ' 'Tbw, ma'am," answered the girl, "I don't live now; I'm married." COLUMBIA P m. We have on hand, for your in spection, the largest stock of Pho nographs and Reoords in Ooonee county, aud are in position to o ff or you spooial low prloes and easy s on the Phonographs. The rds ar oash. There is no way by which you oan entertain yourself and family with so small a cost and on as easy terms as you can with a Pho nograph. Come in and let us show you the goods and quote prices. We will sell yon a machino and let you pick your Records after hearing them played. li cad (pi ;i rt er? for bat gains in all lines. Graig-Verner I Phone 63. Walhal Do You S I can get it for you. Send me full . methods differ from all others. My offio? no differences where you are located. W JAMES H BEAL ESTATE ANT Walhal Offloe in People's Bank. FROM BOUNTEOUS BOUNTY LAND Tlie Coming and Going of the People Of ? Prosperous Keelton. Bounty Land, Auguat 6.-Special: This section is suffering very much from drought. The early corn crop ls seriously injured. Major and Mrs. Gus Shankand little daughter, Janie Neville, of Clemson, are guests of Mrs. J. L. Shanklln. Mack Mllam and family, of Sandy Springs, were guests at the home of J. B. Pickett Saturday and Sunday. Miss Sallie Davis is visiting her uncle, Matthew Davis,, near Corinth. Miss Emily Dendy, of Augusta, Is on an extended visit to relatives In this community. Miss Lelze Perrltt left Saturday for Whitewater, where she will be some time with her aunt, Mrs. C. D. Cor bin, she will take charge of the Bear Pen school, which opens to-day. Morris Shanklin, of Atlanta, was at home yesterday. After a delightful visit to relatives', Miss Helen Smith and brother re turned to their home in Newberry last week. Miss Cornelia Pickett was at hame to a number of her friends last. Tues day night. The OOCUM^.. was in honor of her gue.its, J arneb and Miss Oulla Rogers. Delicious ice cream was served. , Cherry and Sloan Davis, of Seneca, visited their uncle, J. J. Davis, last Friday. Mrs. Ora Crumpton and children, of Westminster, are with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rankin. A good many of our people at tended the protracted meeting at Poplar last week. The meeting was conducted by Rev.Huff, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Walter James, of Georgia. Great interest was mani fested in the meeting, and quite a number of new members were added to the church. io. H. Pickett, accompanied by hin friend, E. J. Culbreath, of Atlanta, and H. M. Pickett and family, of Greenville, are guests at the home of J. B. Pickett. These gentlemen wljl leave to-morrow for Highlands, Tox away and other points in North Caro lina. Mrs. Pickett and children will remain he tv during the absence of her husband. James Rogers and mother, after a delightful stay at the home of J. B. Pickett, returned to their home in Abbeville last week. Hilary Sligh, who has been visit ing friends in this community, re turned to Birmingham, Ala., a few days ago. Miss j.thel Suv th and her father. J. L. Smith, are on the sick Hst this week. Claude Mllam, of Helena, Ga., spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. J. E. Pickett. Some of the ladles of this vicinity have received a cordial invitation to lean peachef on the halves at the home of John Davis, near Seneca. Those who accept this kind Invitation are requested to take their fruit with them. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Doyle visited the family of W. H. Doyle, near Wal halla, Sunday. We very much enjoyed the com ments of the different papers on the Richland picnic, and especially ad mired the bold stund of the Seneca MONOGRAPHS. Mercantile Co., la, S. 0. ant Cash for your Real tate or Business ? description and lowest cash prico. My > is headquarters for Cash Buyers. Makes rite to-day for listing blanks. :. DARBY, ? FIRE INSURANCE, la, S. C. Houses for Rent. i Journal against Speaker Smith's re peated violations of the third cim mandiment. Conservativeness as a general rule ls good policy, but in a case of right and wrong lt ls always best to show up your true colors, i he Bpeech was fine, well delivered and full of eloquence and good sense, but at the same time the Irreverence, blasphemy and profanity made nee of was decidedly harsh and grating to a reiuieii and religious audience, and tended to weaken rathe; than strengthen thc force of his argument. The violation of this commnni^'ient ls regarded by some as a trivial teat ter, but "The Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His nnme in vain." Elijah Qillison, of Richland, was over to-day looking after his farming interests His many Bounty Land friends are glad to learn that he con templates moving his family back to this vicinity in the near future. E. M. D. . ... r}*0m fia?'lo*-?ed by the County. "The most popular remedy Ih Ot scKo county, and the best friend of my family," writes Wm. M. Dietz, editor and publisher of the Otsego Journal, Ollbertsvllle, N. Y., "ls Dr. King's New Discovery. It has proved to be an infallible cure for coughs and colds, making short work of the worst of them. We always keep a bottle In the house. I believe It to be the most valuable prescription known for lung and throat diseases." Guar anteed to never disappoint the taker by all druggists. Price 60c and $1. Trial bottle free. Local Notes from IM cl ?In ml. Richland, August 6.-Special: The lumber ls being laid down ut this place for'the Farmers' Union ware house. We think it will prove of great benefit to our farmers when completed. Miss Blbes Meldae, of Charleston, ls spending three weeks with tho fam ily of T. E. Sanders. Miss Minnie McAlister spent last week at Fair Play visiting friends. Little Selma and Charlie Sanders, who have been quite 111, are again well. Mrs. Neill Sllgh ls spending this week in Anderson visiting friends. Mrs. Carrie Sanders and child ron are visiting friends in Walhalla this wek. R. T. Jaynee Is having a lot of work done on the old Rutha St rib ling place, which he recently bought. We think the people of this section should take a lesson from such work -cleaning off creek banks and clear ing bottom land that has not been cultivated for many years, etc. C.S. HAD AN AWFUL TIME. But Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Cured Him. It is with pleasure that I give you this unsolicited testimonial. About a year ago when 1 had ? severe case of measles I got caught out in a hard rain and the measles settled in my stomach and bowels. I had an awful time, and had lt not been for the use of Chamberlain's CcMc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy I could not have possibly lived but a few hours longer, but thanks to this remedy I am now Strong and well. I have written the above tnrough simple gratitudo, and I shall always speak a good word for this remedy.-Sam H. Gwln, Concord, Ga. For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Wal halla, or W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Notes from Oakway. Oakway, August 5.-Special: Rev. J. R. Davis Ailed his regular appoint ment at the Wesleyan Methodist church Saturday night and Sunday; Mrs. Vada Marett and child- en, of Westminster, spent the latter part of last week with Mrs. Ed. Gam'.trcll. Miss Maude Zachary, of Tokeona, spent a few days with Min* Ourdell*. Bearden last week. Misses Jennie and Willie Green, of Greenville, and Miss Nu ral Hobson, of Pendleton, were the gnosts of their uncle, J. P. Carroll, labt week. Pet King, of Anderson, ls visiting his father, Robert King. Miss Emma Moore, of Westmin ster, visited the family of Henry My ers recently. Miss Ella Bearden returned home last Thursday after spending several days visiting in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. G. Meredith, of An derson, are visiting T. J. Meredith. Mrs. Dock Elrod, of Seneca, visited Mrs. King last week. Miss Della Carroll visited her uncle, L. H. V. Hobson, the latter part of last week. , Several of our young people at tended the picnic at Townvllle last week. Misses Roena and Lillie Snelgrovo, of Anderson, are visiting relatives and friends here this week. Mr. Rlndles and daughter, of La vonla, visited at the home of James Carroll last week. Best wishes to The Courier. B.?. For an Jtnpaired Appetite. To improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion try a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Livor Tablets. J. H. Seltz, of Detroit, Mich., says: "They restored my appe tite when Impaired, relieved' me of a bloated feeling and caused a pleasant and satisfactory movement of the bowels." Price 26c. Samples free at Dr. J. W. Bell's, Walhalla, or W. J. Lunney's. Seneca. i NKWS FROM WESTMINSTER. Melon Thieves are Plentiful--What the'People In General are Doing. Westminster, August 6.-Special: Miss Lula Bowers, of Bowenville,Qa., ls tho guest ofMIss Lillie Harrison, in t?ast End. The ord! " " ?"'?' of >>.> o* i^?>? wa; pri. ministered to sixteen converts at the Old Westminster Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. 8. A. McDaniel was assisted In the mooting by Rev. Langston. L. A. Tannery, proprietor of the Cash Bargain Store, ls having a 30 foot addition built to hiB store room. DeWitt King, of uear Madison, was in town Monday. He ls a bright pupil of the Cedar 8prlngs Institute and ls at home for a vacation. Miss Ada Marett, who is teaching school at High Palls, was at home Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bolt, of Anderson, ls visiting Mrs. M. W. Jones. At the ll o'clock Bervice in the Baptist church Sunday lt wak agreed to protract the services throughout the week. Rev. J. R. Moore, the pas tor, is assisted by his father, Rev. R. A. Moore, of Red Springs, N. C., and his brother-in-law, Rev. L. N. Chap pell, of Bishopvllle. The hours for preaching ave 10 A. M. and 8.30 P.M. Minson Jennie Lou and Daisy Irvin and their brother, Lemuel Irvin, are visitors at the borne of their aunt, Mrs. C. L. Poster, In Westminster. William orown, of Anderson, is visiting his niece, Mrs. John E. Caines. 1 Miss "Ditt" White, the daughter of R. P. White, of Greenville, is the charming guest of Mrs. J. H. Ligon. The Peden & Anderson Banking Compauy are having the old Masonic Hall fitted up for an office to bo oc cupied by Dr. W. A. Strickland, who lately came here from Pelzer. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur King have returned from Jamestown. Mrs. W. C. Pike, who died ou July 26, was the mother of eight children instead of six, as stated In our letter lc.3t week. She was forty-nluc years old. Jesse P. Mitchell, of Belton, is vis iting his brother, Dr. Burt Mitchell. A pleasant party, consisting of T. N. Hall and family, L. G. Gaston, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Breazeale and Miss Henrietta Gaston, leave Wednesday for a two weeks' vcamp on top of Poor Mountain, where Mr. Hall has a nice, comfortable house, which will accommodate the entire crowd. Mr. Hall has placed an ox cart at the dis posal of the party, and they expect to make daily excursions to points of interest. Watermelon rogues are numerous this se.<son. They always succeed in getting away with tho biggest and host melons, but they are bound to leave their tracks. We will greatly appreciate information leading to the guilt of the four thieves who made a raid on our melons on the night of July 30. Miss Mary S. Messer returned on Tuesday from an extended visit to rel atives and fr lon d.s at Anderson and Belton. Col. R. E. Mason, of Charlotte, N. C., was here lastFrlday. He was ac companied by his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Lunney, of Seneca. Caloway R. Davis has bought a lot on the Walhalla road and will build a dwelling thereon in a few weeks. Mre. John J. Plckens has gone to Jersey City, N. J., to stay a month with her son, Coke Plckens. Wm. J. Gaines, of High Spring, Fla., ls spending a week with his bro ther, J. E. Gaines. He is accompan ied by Mrs. J. G. Jeffcoat and two sons, Garland and Glover, of Lees burg, Pia., and Miss Pearl Jeffcoat, an attractive young lady, of Oxford, Fla. Westminstei defeated Richland in n match game of ball on the after noon of August 2 by a score of nine three. In the first game, played* at Richland on July 18, Richland won by a score of eleven to four. W. H. Woolbrlght, of Atlanta, is visiting relatives and friends In this section. He is an engineer on the W. and A. Railroad. Mr. Woolbrlght is a son of J. P. Woolbrlght, deceased, who formerly lived near here. Lester L. Munson, of New York, ls on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Munson. He works In the office of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mrs. W. C. Mason and three chil dren, of Lavonia, are visiting rela tives in Westminster. Julius E. Mauldin returned last week from Hot Springs, Ark. Ile was greatly benefited by his trip there. Mrs. J. H. Ligon visited the family Of R. P. White at Greenville last week. Rev and Mrs. L. N. Chappell, of Bishopvllle, Lee county, and MISB Moore, of North Carolina, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs J. R. Moore. A certain young man who works for J. & J. S. Carter had to be helped back to the store tho other day after tho departure of train No. 12, which carried home some of our charming summer visitors. Jule J. Davis, of Bounty Land, passed through this section Monday, going to Long Creek. Mr. Davis was combining business with pleasure. He said he was going to the mountains to look after school matters, and was on a courting trip, too. . A. L. Gos8ett. liOST-On July 30, in or uear West Union, a lady's Gold Bra ?let. Finder will bo liberal'/ rewarded by leaving same at The Courier office. WHAT'S DOING AT SENECA. General Nowa o? a Busy Town-Our Correspondent Complimented. Seneca. August 6.-Special: On Wednesday evening next, at the regu lar prayer meeting hour, Mr. Joseph Benjamin, ot Persia, will talk at the Presbyterian church. Our people will remember havingv heard Mr. Benja min at this church some months ago. He ls now In the seminary at Colum bia prosecuting his studies for the ministry, and during his vacation ls lecturing. A full house will doubt less hear this Interesting talker. kev. M. R. Kirkpatrick, has ac cepted a month's vacation, which was tendered him by the session of his church hore, and left yesterday for the mountains of Western North Car olina. He was accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ethel. A delightful feature of the services at the Presbyterian church last Sab bath was tire singing of Mrs. James Lowry, of Mississippi, Mrs. Lowry rendered Gray's "The Heavenly Song," and her magnificent voice was heard at Its very best. \. the even ing Bervlce she sang "Fac?> to Pace" with beautiful effect, delighting the large audience. At the monthly meeting of the La dles' Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church yesterday af ternoon, Miss Bessie 'Wilson was elected as delegate to represent this society at the missionary union to meet at Lowndfesvllle lu October, and Mrs. T. E. Strlbllng was elected as alternate. Mrs. A. P. Brown and children are In Seneca again, after an absence of some weeks at Tamasse and Walhalla. Misses Ivor and Hannah Brown Hill accompany their friend, Miss Camella Dye, to ber home In Kershaw to-day, remaining for a few weeks' visit to their old home. Mrs. W. P. Nlmmon8 and children are visiting Mr. Nimmons's father and mother op Keowee. Mrs. W. H. Moore, of Hampton, Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Hines. Mrs. John G. Harper and Miss Ruby Harper returned to Seneca last week, after a two weeks' visit to friends and relatives at different' points In Georgia. On account of the short notice given, the attendance at the meeting of the Library Association - on last Friday night was small. Prof. J. R. Lyles, of Wofford, delivered a fine address on "English Literature," John L. McWhorter following with a most interesting taut on "Our Navy.". Two music numbers by Misses Nan Osborne and Ruby Harper were great ly enjoyed. Mrs. Ree'y, of Summerton, and Rev. K. G. Finlay were the guests of Prof. sud Mrs. H. P. Boggs Sunday night and Monday. .Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cary and chil dren leave this week for Jocassee. ihey will be accompanied by Miss Wynonah and Harry Carey. John L. McWhorter, on account of a change in business, has resigned the office of treasurer of the Seneca City Council. His successor will be elect ed at the meeting of council to-night. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Doyle and daughters, Misses Trenholm and Kathleen, leave to-day for their home In Texas. Their numerous friends and relativB throughout the county who have enjoyed their visit intensely, regret exceedingly their departure. visses R. M. and Sue Dickinson, who have been with Mrs W. S. Hun ter for a month, left yesterday for Greenville, where they will visit Mrs. Lee Carpenter. Miss Annie Shanklln, of Easley, visited Miss Carrie Hunter last week. R. M. Richardson left yesterday for Oklahoma, where he will remain for some months. Mids Carol Herndon has Issued in vitations to a party at her home here this evening The delightful oc casion ls In honor of her guests, Miss May Sullivan and Miss Maude Ham mond. A large party at the home of Mrs. L. W. Vernor on last Thursday even ing was a charming affair. The lawn, the spacious piazzas and the lower floor cf the house en suite pro vided ample room for the entertain ment of the large number of guests. Punch was served throughout the evening, and at the close of the even ing delicious ices and small cakes were served. Mrs. W. S. Hunter's friends regret to know of her indisposition this week. James L Lowry, of Mississippi, joined his family here last week, and ls visiting his relativB abd friends here, who are pleased to see him, after several years' absence from Sen eca. Seneca gardens and lawns are suf fering from the long drought. We welcome, however, indications of rain this morning. Mrs. M. E. McClanahan, of Re treat, visited her mother and relatives here last week, remaining with them several days The pretty cottage residence of 'he Misses Carver ls going up rap idly. In connection with the local In the Journal last week relative to the rea son for the resignation of the late librarian, we are reminded of the fol lowing: Long ago, while studying the old Quackenboa Rhetoric, the lesson on punctuation gave the following: One man called another a Uar. He was forced to make a public apology, which he did In this manner: "I said he lied lt ls true, and I am sorry for it." Imagine the surprise of the parties to see in the next morning's paper the following: "I Bald ho lied, lt ls true and I am sorry for lt." The good editor should watch how he places his commas 1 The following extract from a let* ter from ? friend In far-off Oklahoma brings a deal of consolation that the feeble efforts of your correspondent In gathering the news for your read ers ia appreciated: "After reading your charming com munications to The Courier I always have a feeling that I owe you a let ter, for they reach right to my home sick heart. I should miss them very much indeed, so don't ever fail to write, and you may well debate whe ther authorship would not have been more in your line than the bum-drum life which we ordinary women seem born to fill. What brought you to my mind was my rushing to the door to see whose automobile waa pass ing; then I thought of your kind ad vice to the uninitiated." The little lady of the house Is away this week, and It ls perpetual Sunday wim us. M. V. S. Remexly for. Diarrhoea Never Known to Fall. "I want to Bay a few words for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I hava,used this preparation In my family for the past five years and have recommended it to a number of people itt York county and have never known it to fall to effect a cure In any instance.- I feel that I cannot Bay too much for the bost remedy of the kind lu_! e world." -S. Jemlson, Spring ^^.Vi, York county. Pa.. This reined. .s for sale by Dr. J. W. Bell. ".Valhalla, or W. J. Lunney, Seneca. --i ?> The News from Lift le River. Little River, August 6.-Special: J. L. Talley had the misfortune to lose a line mare a few days ago. He had owned her for thirteen years, and it WUK highly prised by the fam ily. it? death was caused from a snake bite. Miss Ruby Grant has charge of the Smeltzor school. She is one of our best teachers. Wm. Craig ls teaching the school at this place. A goodly number met at the Whlt mlro church last Saturday afternoon and borne necessary work was done on the cemetery and around the church. Protracted services will begin on Friday before the second* Sunday in this month at Wbltmlre's. Public ls cordially Invited to attend. J. R. Talley, who has been on the sick list for gom?' time, Is better at1 (his writing. W. M. Perry and M.a. J. S. Holden spent last Sunday In Jocassee with the family of Wm. Burgess. Mr. B 'voss has been sick all summer, li 1 not been able to do any work sluv j March. He is better at this time, however, and his many friends hope soon to see him out again. The crops in Jocassee are looking very promising. Baylue and James Burgess have especially fine corn. A severe wind passed over a part of this section last Thursday night, and did considerable damage to tho crops on upper Little River. Mrs. Judy Alexander and family, of Seneca Cotton Mill, have been visit ing in this section during the past week. Misses Minerva and Cornelia Cati t re ii, of Choehee, were on this Bide a few days last week. O. Happening!} at Hopewell. Hopewell, August 5.-Special: I have been requested to announce that there will be an all-day singing at ' Chauga church on the second Sunday of this month. All singers invited. Everybody come and have a good time. Mrs. J. T. Jenkins and two sons visited relatives in Madison last Sat urday. Oscar Land, who has been In Texas for a year or more, returned home a few days ago. Miss Alpha Bryant is visiting rela tives In Westminster. Miss Lalllo J. Land visited rela tives near Walhalla last week. Mrs. T. E. Davis spent Thursday and Friday in Toccoa with her daugh ter, Mrs. Ratio Menders. Little Miss Virginia Harmon ac companied her father, Rev. Geo. T. Harmon, to Hopewell Sunday. Miss Annie Cobb, of the Oak Grove section, visited friends here recently. Ebenezer News Notes. Ebenezer, August 6.-Special: Tho school at this place is in a flourishing condition under tho management of F. J. Orider. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Finley, of Pickens, spent Sunday with Mrs. Annie Jones of this section. Misses Lillian and Florence McDon ald and brother, Lawrence, who live near Seneca, visited in this section the latter part of last week. Miss Sadie Satterfleld and brother, of Belton, are visiting relatives and, friends in this community. The singing at Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Snead's Sunday afternoon was enjoyed, by all. Crops are looking fine in this section, especially cotton. Mr. and Mrs. J, G. Huff, of Seneca, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Huff, the first of this week. We are sorry to learn that Miss Ila .1 ones, who is vory sick, is no better at this writing. E. 8. G,