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"TO THINE OWN SELF BB TRUE, ANO IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU 0AN8T NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN." . Hy Jnynes, Shelor, Smith & Steck. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1008. New Series No. 510.-Volume LIX,-No. 12. A ntl our We announce thc i SUMMER OPEltfING oring Department; whi a Special Representative The Globe T; Makers of the Best the cinnati, Ohio, who will March 2^ Over 5OO Suitings, coatings will be on dis pl Orders taken for in livery. Measures takei Ci Wi & Ju El IT PAYS TO Bl i RABENS STILL MAKING FIGHT. Charleston Man Does Not W?8h tc Serve Sentence. Columbia, March 13.-Attorneys for H. Rudolph Rabone have been given until March 20 to file addi tional argument In the case.' RabenB was tried and convicted In his ab sence at Walhalla In February, 1907, of receiving from James Johnson, John Fisher and John F. McCarthy, three noted safeblowers, $8,338.31, stolen by them from the safe of the Courtenay Manufacturing Company. Rabens was sentenced by the trial judge, Ernest Gary, to serve three years in the State penitentiary or upon the public works of Oconee county. The convicted man came to Columbia immediately after the trial : nd had his sentence read to him. An appeal was taken and Rabens depos ited with the Clerk of Court of Oco nee county $6,000 in cash for his ap pearance On February 21 the SupYeme Court confirmed the judgment of lite lnw? r ?ourt. Raben?' attorneys, W. Turner Logan, of Charleston, and R. T. Jay nes, of Walhalla, secured a stay of the remlttitur and were given until March 15 to file additional arguments and grounds upon which to ask for a new trial. This order of the court has been amended allowing the at torneys until the 30th of this month.| to Ale further papers In the case, Rabens ls a native of Germany, for years lived at Walhalla, but for past several years has been a resi dent of Charleston county, where he conducted a "grocery store," and op erated a resort quite well known to the sporting fraternity. The "yeggs" ','who were convicted in this State sev ? eral years ago made headquarters at Rabens' place in Charleston, and it is claimed that he was the "fence" for them, and it was in this connec-v tion that he was convictod. Economizes the 1 ter and eggs'; m cake and pastrj lng, nutritious Salting ABSOLUT This ls the powder mad? Grape Crear lt Has No Tl**** *7? Alosa ?nd Phosphn a lower pries, but no USUMI et her family caa fl icement ?ormal SPRING AND of our Merchant Tall eh will bc in charge of e of ailoring Co., re is in Tailoring, Cin [ be with us on I and 25. Trouserings and Over lay for your inspection, ?mediate or future de li scientifically. BAUKNIGHT, JY FOR CASH. Rabens is said to be worth $30 000 to $70,000 and it is very doubt ful that he will ever serve the sen tence imposed upon him by the cir-, cult court. If a new trial ls not granted him by the Supreme Court on the final hearing to be had this month, lt ls thought that he will forfeit his cash bond of $5,000 and leave the State rather tlian serve the sentence. John Fisher, one of the "yeggs" implicated with Rabens in this ease, is now serving a 16-year sentence in the State penitentiary; Johnson is also in a pen in another State, and McCarthy is a free man, having been pardoned by several Governors and the President of the United States at the instance of Inspector Gregory. Best Healer in the World. Rev. F. Starbird, of East Ray mond, Maine, says: "I have used Bucklen's Arnica Salvo lor several years on my old army wound, and other obstinate sores, and find it the best healer in the world. I use it too with great success In my veteri nary business." Prlqe 25c. at ull druggists. Honor Roll of Conneross School. The honor roll for weok onding March 13 ls as follows: Brunis Al exander, Mortie Alexander, Codie Al exander, J. D. Abbott, Ronnie Ab bott, Mallie Abbott, Zetner Abbott, Hershal Abbott, Bewley Hunslnger, Janie Hunslnger, Beulah Barker, Ethel Barker, Dee Barker, Jessie Bar ker, Ray Burdette, Lester Burdette, Gracie Abbott, Ollie Abbott, Nina Abbott, Ennis Abbott, Callie Abbott, Zadie Abbott, Rozetta McClain, Rob ert McClain, Daisy Hesse," Myrtlfc I ifssr, Harmon Hesse, Edgar Owens, ?. ?orlde Owens, Jessie Butler, Ram soy Butler, Henry Butler, Annie But ler, Dewey Butler. ise of flour, but? akes the biscuit, I more appetiz and wholesome. Powder ELY PURE only baking B from Royal ri of Tartar. Substitute to ot Lime atlxtur?* ?old Sf [?.par regarding th? assit* tht? to tm UMBI, SnKECA KKW? ITEMS. Now School Building Assured-Towri Election Near at Hand. _ Seneca, March 17.-Special: Sen eca is a live wire at present. What with the new school building assur ed, and the near approach of the town election, there's plenty doing. On Thursday night. Instead of Fri day as baioiufore announced, tho Dominating convention for' town offi cers will be held at the opera house. Th? two avowed candidates, Dr. W. F. Austin and the incumbent, J. E. 3itton, are both popular men, and the race will be a close one. The election on last Saturday for the purpose of determining whether his school district should Issue bonds for building a new school house, re- ' suited in practically a landslide in favor of thf bonds. This ls the best n?wB Seneca has had for distribu tion in a long time, In fact there Isn't a question of more vital interest to her citizens than this one, the lights and water question not excepted. So lt is needless to say that there Was some rejoicing in our borders when the,trend of the election was known. The personal efforts of our Superin tendent, Prof. D. F. Nicholson, were a distinguishing and gratifying fea ture of Saturday's election, and lt is largely due to this fact that Seneca is to-day assured of a school building that will be an ornament to the town and one that will be in keeping with lue progress of the place. The meeting of the civic associa tion last Friday night at the home of the President, G. W. Gignilllat, was not as fully attended as the officers had desired. Still those present were enthusiastic over the outlook, and plans were determined upon, which it is thought, will make this year-the banner year In the association's his tory. Among other important mat ters discussed was the revival of the flower show. It was decided to have the show at the usual time hext fall, and the secretary was ordered to se cure a premium list and have the same published as early as possible. Ano ther question which it ls thought will create a lively and healthy interest in civics was that of offering prizes for the present year, the details of which will be determined upon at th meeting of the executive committee next Friday evening. It was suggest ed, too, that it he committee petition the city council to offer a prize,which will likewise be discussed at the com mittee meeting. Just here it might' be well to say that In case there be a council which ls not aesthetic enough to offer a prize for the most attractive premises, lt might be In duced to consider lt from a sanitary standpoint. There can be no doubt that such ?n Incentive would prompt many to Improve their surroundings, and would result in attractive adver tisement of the town. The officers elected for tl* 3 present year are: President, G. W. Gignilllat; vice pre sident, Mrs. E. A. Hines; secretary, Mrs, T. E. Strlbllng; treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Lunney. On next Friday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. ai, A. Hines, the executive committee of the civic as sociation will meet, and it ls earn estly desired, and the members are urged to be present. Business of the greatest importance is to be brought up and the members of the commit tee will bear the date In mind and endeavor to be present. The large congregations , at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath were richly rewarded in two able sermons by the visiting minister, Dr. Adams, of Cliuton College. The pas tor of the church was absent and the presence of the distinguished divine was greatly enjoyed by the members of the congregation. Rev. J. E. Andrews delivered his last sermon at the Episcopal church last Sunday evening, as he returns soon to the seminary. A strawride last evening was a pleasant, if a little unseasonable, in novation for the society set. The marriage last Sabbath after noon of Wood Whltmlre and Miss Anna Harbin, both of this place, which occun d in Walhalla, has pro voked the congratulations and best wishes of many friends here. The young couple ls at present at their boarding house (P. H. Isboll's) where they are receiving tholr friends. Mrs. O. F. Bacon was hostess to the Once-a-Week Club last Thursday afternoon, and after the business pro gram, dispensed delightful refresh ments. Pineapple cream, served in dainty chrysanthemum Ice cups, with rosettes and marshmallow cake were served, the club colors, yellow and white, being used in the preparation of the delicious dainties. Master Ted Dickson was the host last Friday evening to a large num ber of his friends at a pound party. Everything that could possibly appeal to the taste of the young folks was found in the bundles, and these, with Jolly Kaines, const'' uted the bright program of the evening's entertain ment. Sam D. Cherry, Seneca's new gro cer, had his .niug, as advertised, last Saturday. Mr. Cherry's stock, for completeness, variety and taste in arrangement, would do oredlt to a city store, and the mouth ls fairly made to water at seeing the dainties which he displayed. We wish for the now Arm marked success, and be speak for it a liberal share of patron age., Beginning April 1st, the merchants of Seneca have agreed to close their stores at 6.30 o'clock. This has be~ como a settled arrangement with our business men, and the plan naturally commends Itself to the public. HON. WM. A. COURTENAY PASSED AWAY. Died at the Family Residence, Columbia, Yesterday Afternoon. Just as we go to press w?rare * in roceipt of the following dis- * P?i t ch: . Columbia, March 1H.-Special: * Departed tills life at the family . residence, Columbia, 8. C., Hon. * William Ashmead Courtenay, in. * the 78th year of his age. Func- ? ral notice later. Services at * Grace church, charleston. In- * termeil! at Magnolia Cemetery. * This sad news will be received * with deep regret by the many * Oconee friends of the deceased * and his family. During the years * that Capt. Courtenay resided In * Oconee he had become so closely * Identified with business interests * that. he was an Important factor * In manufacturing circles of the* upper part of the State. His * friends are numerous throughout * South Carolina, and his death will * caBt a deep gloom over the whole * State, from center to circumfer- * ence of which his name was * known and honored by all. His * was a long life, and one that was * particularly full of good deeds * done In private for the uplifting * and batter n mt of mankind. His * full worth to the State, and the * extent of the loss through his * death, will not be fully realized * until the years to come gradually * bring to light the great results of * his private philanthropy and earn- * est, quiet work. * We mourn with others In his * passing from among us. Peace to * his ashes! * Mrs. J. M. Wltzell ls in Seneca again, after an absence of some weeks, visiting her parents in the lower part of the State. Julius Hopkins is successfully con ducting a lunch stand on Main street, which Proves a joy to the waiting public, particularly on Saturdays. M. V. S. Little River Letter. Little River, March 16.-Special: After an absence of several months the locals from this section may ap pear again. The -health of this section is not very good at this writing. William Alexander and family are recovering from an attack of measles. Miss Ida Talley ls Improving nicely at this t'me. She has been confined to her room for the past month with pneumonia. Other members of the family have? also been Bick, but not seriously. William Alexander is very sick at this time. Tolvin Alexander bas been wrest ling with the measles. He ls better, but has two children that are very sick at this time. L W. Lusk who has been confined to his room for the- paB<. two months with a broken leg, ls able to be about but very little now. Mrs. S. S. Colley, of Fall Creek, paid her brothert J. L. Talley, and family a pleasant visit last week. J. W. Cannon's many friends are delighted to see him out again after a severe attack of grip. J. W. Reid has been sick with grip for the pact week. J. B. Grant, w'-o has been critically 111 from a stroke of paralysis some eight weeks back, has not been able to regain his lost ground. His condi tion ls very serious at this time. Wo hope soon the sick may all be well again. We gladly welcome James Nichols and I. E. Collins to our midst. They live on the Corbin place. We are delghted to have West Gal loway move hack to this section. J. H. Wlglngton has moved with his family to Plckens. We regret his departure, but wish tor him and his success in their now home. Mr Wlg lngton was one of our beat neigh bors and best business men. Wade Crow has moved his pin mill to W. A. Grant's place. Mr.Crow ls a hustler in the pill business. Luther CrOw, of Salem, and Miss Cornella Cantrell, of Chcohee, wore happily married on the Sth Instant. Mr. Crow is one of Salem's most prosperous merchants and is a son of F. M. Crow. We think Luther did well to pluck so bright a jiwel from the Cheohoe Valley. Miss Cantrell Is the youngest daughter of Staten Can trell of the Cheohee section. Mr. Cantrell IB known far and near as being one of the most successful far mers In this up-country. Much suc cess to the young couple. G. ToxaWay Happenings. Madison, March 16.-Special: The health of this community is not very good at thia writing. J. R. Carter has arrived from An derson, after spending a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. S. M.,Powell. The pound supper, given at W. C. Duke's laut Thursday night, WBB en joyed by all rpesent. We hope Mr. Duke will give us another one soon. S. M. Butt visited 8. J. Lyles And family recently. Sunday school starts at Toxaway the first Sunday in April. . Misses Leila, Lillie and Josie Lyles spent last Thursday with their friends, Misses Laura and Lizzie Duke. B. H. NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER. What the Graded School lg Doing. Pomonal Items. Westminster, March 17.-Special: Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Moore, Dr. J. J. Harrell and Rev. J. M. McDaniel spout last week in Atlanta attending the Bible Conference, at Broughton's Tabernacle. Dr. b. Campbell, of London, and Dr. C. A. Dickson, of Chicago, were tho important speak ers of the cqnference. Dr. Morgan hos the power to kindlo anew the spirit of every one who listens to him. All who attended this confer ence came back f?ll of gocd things. It would be great if more of us could listen to such men as are to be heard at these conferences. The Westminster Oil and Fertili zer Company will not gin any more cotton this season after April 1st. Those who have cotton to gin will pleas,, brlng.lt in at once. All who attended the lyceum last Wednesday evening were more than delighted with tho high class enter tainment of the Broomell-Reed Co. The management of tho course is glad to announce to the lyceum pa trons that Our lyceum course paid out In full, with a balance in the treasury. Wo take this occasion to thank you hoartlly for the way you have stood by us in this matter. We see no reason now why Westmin ster can't have an up-to-date cou rs> every year. The Westminster boys who went to Townville last Friday night to give a minstrel show report a good house and an appreciative audience. Since the 9-hour Federal law has taken effect Westminster has three operators. The Woman's Missionary Society is observing week of prayor at the Baptist church this week. The Y. M. T. was entertained by Mrs. M. E. Brockman on Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock at the .residence of Mrs. J. S. Carter. In the history contest Mrs. Ira S. Pitts won the prize. Refreshments, con sisting ot cake and ambrosia, were served to the ladies. Those present were: Mrs. Ira S. Pitts, Mrs. Keels Marett, Mrs. Wilton Mason, Mrs. J. 8. Career, Mrs. W. J. TJarter, Mrs. M. E. Brockman. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. S. Carter. Judges from out ot town have been secured for the oratorical con test Friday evening, March 27th. Come out and hear the young ora tors. It will do you good. We may he developing a Demosthenes or a Cicero. The teachers of the Westminster Graded School met in their semi monthly meeting Monday afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock. At present the teachers are studying Dr. McMurry's Method of Recitation. The boys of the 4th and 5th grades will hold a contest in the school hall on Friday afternoon, March 20th, from 1 to 2 o'clock. The public ls invited to hear these boys speak. Two boys will be se lected to ps'^'Mpate In the contest on Friday e' ag, 27th. Miss Mauuv. Striblihg visited her sister, Miss Jessie Stribllng, of Town ville, last Friday and Saturday. Creighton Moore gave his friends a genuine surprise last Wednesday when he returned from Atlanta with his bride. Mrs. Moore was Miss Anne Smith, from near Atlanta. She was associated with Mrs. Thornton Moore In the millinery business here last fall. Roy Stribllng, a Clemson cadet, ls visiting his parents this week. He has just finished his mid-year exami nation at Clemson College. Pitts Bros. have moved into their new beef market. The 6th and 7th grades will give an entertainment in the school hall Friday evening, March 20th, at 8 o'clock. Admission, 10c. for pupils and 15c. for grown people. The pro ceeds will go towards Improving the school hall. Sub.? Good for Everybody. Norman R. Coulter, a prominent architect, in the Delbert Building, San Francisco, says: "1 fully en dorse all that has been said of Elec tric Bitters as a "tonic medicine. It Is good for everybody. It corrects Etomacb, liver and kidney disorders in a prompt and efficient manner end I?" I his up the system." Electric Bit ters is the best spring medicine ever sold over a druggists' counter; as a blood purifier it is unequaled. 50c. at all druggists. EX-JUDGE BUCHANAN SHOT Py Unknown I'm ty-Was Sitting by An Open Window in a Train. Augusta, Ga., March 16.-Former Judge O. W. Buchanan, of Winns boro, S. C.,,wa8 shot late to-day by an unknown party while he was seated by an open window of a South ern Railway train, JUBt as it left Ward's. An operation was perform ed at a local sanitarium to-night and his condition ls considered orltical. It Is not believed he will recover. Judge Buchanan was a prominent attorney for the defence In the trial of James H. Tillman for the mordor of Editor N. G. Gonzales, of the Co lumbia State. He ls a brother-in law of Tillman, and the latter ls at his bedside to-ntght. It ls believed that the shot was fired by some enemy of Buchanan's. Tillman hold? to ?.ins, opinion, and so do tho judge's family. He was once a circuit judge In South Caro lina. SOUTH CAROLINA ON TOP. Supremo Court Sustains the Attorney General in Dispensary Matter. Columbia, Marcb 14.-The Su preme Court has upheld the position of Attorney General Lyon, and in an opinion flied this afternoon take? tho ground that Judge Pritchard has no jurisdiction over the dispensary funds or the dispensary commission, that his injunction is null and void. The opinion covers 24 pages of type written matter and ls an exhaustive review of the law covering the entire dispensary matter. . It ls written by Associate Justice Woods and is con curred in by all the court. Concluding his opinion Justico Woods says: "We hold that tho State has not consented that any court should ad judicate the debts set up against ff. for liquor sold to it, nor has it con sented that $800,000 of the public funds held by Its fiscal officers shall be administered by any court, and hence tho Federal Court hud no Ju risdiction to pass the order restrain ing the respondents from paying out such funds. The-author of injunc tion of the Federa: Court, therefore,, affords no legal protection to the de fendants and their return ls adjudg ed insufficient. The judgment ot this court is that the petitioners are en titled to a writ of mandamus from this court requiring the respondents constituting the State Dispensary Commission to pay from the funds in their hands to the State Treasury the sum of fifteen thousand dollars for the use of the Attorney Goneral, as provided for by. the statute of the State, approved February 24, 1908. It is a well recognized principle, how ever, that the United States Supreme Court itself follows the decision of the State Supreme Court in .the con struction of State constitutions and statutes, and, of course, this rule Is binding upon the Cireult Court of the United States. This court will not, therefore, assume that the construc tion which lt has pl reed upon tho State constitution and the statutes question will he disregarded by the Federal Court. The issuing of this peremptory writ of mandamus is therefore left in abeyance until the further order of this court." State Officer* Pleased. Columbia, March 16.-There Is no mistaking the fact that the members of the State administration are feel ing good over the decision of tho State Supreme Court rendered Satur day afternoon on the mandamus pe tition of Attorney Oeneral Lyon, wherein the court Bided in vigorous language with every principle of law contended for by the Attorney Gene ral In the contest between the State and Judge Pritchard over the dispen sary funds In litigation. Attorney General Lyon rtnd Attorney W. F. Stevenson, associated with him, to day expressed themselves as much pleased with and gratified at the de cision. It was everything that they could hope for, and Governor Ansel has given expression to like senti ment. Before tho opinion carno out the attorneys for the State, when their attention was called to rumors from Greenville that the other side was looking to a compromise settle ment of the differences between State and Federal authorities, said that the State would not move an inch toward any sort of compromise whatever, and the decision hnB certainly not caused them to change their attitude. Oukwny Dots. Oak way, March 16.-Special: Rev. Singleton filled his rogular appoint ment at the Methodist church Sun day. Leard Moore, of Soneca, visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday. Glenn Bolt and sister, Miss Selma, and Lonnie Hix and sister. Miss Ef fie, visited J. P.. Carroll and family recently. Misses Minnie Kubanks and Belle Haley, of Westminster, vistea rela tives here lost week. Mr. Norris and daughter visited relatives in Anderson Saturday and Sunday. They were accompanied home by his mother. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Eubanks visited at Westminster recehtly,. Miss Della Carroll expects to leave here for Colfax, N. Cv next Wednes day, where she will spend several weeks with her Bister, Mrs. I. O. Gray. Claude ana Clark Moore vlsltod friends at Friendship Saturday i -'d Sunday. . Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bowen visited Mr. King, of C'oss Road6, laot Fri day. Mrs. Vada Marett and children, of Westminster, visited Ed. Garabrell and family recently. it road un Bagwell and slater. Miss Ora, of Bounty Land, visited W. N. Bruce and family last Friday. Frank Cannon and faimly, of Westminster, visited here recently. Several of the Oak way young peo ple ; (tended the singing Sunday evening af. the home of Mr. Simmons. Claude Martin, of Anderson, re turned home last week, after spend ing several weeks with his brother, John Martin. B. B. Tom Dickson Gets a Job. ' Columbia, March ll.-Governor Ansel has appointed Thomas E. Dick son chief dispensary constable for Rlchlar.? county, and has Instructed Constables Ogg, Kibbler and Thack ham to report tc Capt. Dickson, who now has charge of the enforcement of the dispensary law in this county, both In Columbia and ouUido the *;lty? , ",.,.,??i,i...uiM i 111,, M .ti 11 ? . .