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'TO THINE OWN SELF BE Tit UK, AM) IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE, DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE rj?0 A NI MAN." . By STECK, 9HELOR & SCHRODER. ALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1008. New S?riel No. 924.-Volume LIX.-No. 20. m Try It O nee Tie a cord around your wrist. Kot too tight!-just so you feel a gentle pressure. In half an hour you will faint from that gentle pressure. So with the pressure of hadly-fitting shoes! That's why you feel so tired when night comes. But "Queen Quality' Shoes will quickly relieve that tired feeling. ? H shades and leathers. C. W.& J. E. Bauknight HORROR IN AIKEN COUNTY. Little Girl Assaulted by Unknown White Man at Langley. SECOND FIRE STRIKES ATLANTA Probity Valued at $100,000 Con sumed by Flames. Augusta, May 9.-Lula May1'Leo- i pard, nine-year-old daughter of Mrr. Dolliver Leopard, of Langley, 8. C.. was criminally assaulted this after nomi by an unknown white mnn and 1 ls in a critical condition. Her assail ant escaped and up to a late hour j to-night had not been caught. About 4 o'clock this afternoon as the little girl was returning home from Behool she was approached by the man, who told her that he had lost four dollars and would give her half of it if she would assist him in his search. The child agreed, but later showed signs of fear and turn ed back when the man seized her to force her to accompany him. The girl made an attempt to call for help, but her captor tightened his grasp and choked the little one into in flexibility. He dragged her almost lifeless body to tho edge of a swann) 'Vi?d there she was found some time afterwards. Sne hld been assaulted and the man had escaped. ELEOTRIC THE BEST FOB hJiifS ?ILIOUSNKSt? BITTERS AND KIDNEYS. Atlanta, Ga., May ll.-One hun dred and seventy-five horses, two of them show prize winners, half a block of buildings burned, with a loss of $100,000, a threatened panic in a theatre nearby, and half a dozen persons injured-none seriously,how ever-summarizes a fire which to night started in the business portion of Atlanta, and for an hour threat ened to make a clearer sweep than did the flames which last week de stroyed a million and a quarter dol lars' worth of property. The block In which the fire started was made up chiefly of one-story wooden and brick structures. The flames started in., the Piedmont stables on Marietta street. Half a block away the Or pheum theatre was crowded from floor to balcony with persons watch ing a vaudeville performance. An endeavor was made to empty the theatre by announcing that owing to some trouble with the negroes in the gallery the performance would close, but some one In the audience called out that there was a Are, and a panic came near being the reBult. Fortu nately cool', heads stopped this be fore anything of a serious uature occurred. Half a dozen negroes wore bruised In the first crush, but no seri ous injuries wore reported. Economizes the use of flour, but ter and eggs; makes the biscuit, cake and pastry more appetiz ing:, nutritious and wholesome. ABSOLUTELY PURE This is the only baking powder made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar. lt Has No Substitute Tb** mt? Atmm and Phosphate ot Ll?? arixfaWM ?old at . Inrw ?rte?, but houNkNpir rogordlsg th? fac*Ub of ht UmUf cern effort te tm them, 9 Tf?^ FORK8T PRKHKltVE. An Open Letter to Governor Ansel Showing Its Great Importance. West Union, S. C., May 8.-Gover nor Martin P. Ansel, Columbia, S. C.: My Dear Governor-In view of the Congress of Governors and other prominent citizens from all over the United States, which is to be held in Washington, D. C., about the middle of this mouth for the purpose of con sidering and discussing the conser vation of our national resources, I wish to emphasize to you Just one point as regards the preservation of the Appalachian forests. Of course, from an agricultural, commercial, Industrial and aesthetic point of view, we all sympathize with the movement looking to the estab lishment, by the National Govern-' ment, of the Appalachian and Wime Mountain Forest Preserve. Expert forestry authorities, of one nccord, tell us that if the present rate of for. est depletion ls not checked the whole country will be face to face with a timber famine within the next ?0 to 25 years, and that as other disastrous results, the mountain sides, denuded of their forests, will lose the recipient condition of their soil and thus allow the heavy rainfall in those regions to be precipitated into the streams that drain them, carrying silt, soil, sand and debris, choking the channels throughout their course to the seo." causing the overflow of rici; allu;*til lands all along tim way. destroying pi ionising civ hump-.?in? inland navigation and supplying endless work for the dredge*:* In our har bors. The condition ti.at would act to increase the maximum flow of st remus to these disastrous _ pro por-1 tions would also act to minimize their minimum flow, and thus come in for serious Injury to water power properties located along their course. This I conceive to be the most seri ous phase of the whole problem, If not to tho present generation, cer tainly to those that are to follow. This brings me to the point which I wish to emphasize, namely, That our various forms of fuel do not; ex ist in inexhaustible quantities, and, in consequence, as a source of power, light and heat are destined to fail, and hydro-electrlrity, as ls now be ing OenioiiRtk-nted throughout the in dustrial world, Will lie required <o supply these needs. Hence, it would be hard to overestimate the import ance of maintaining that condition in the mountainous parts of our wa tersheds which would operate to give us tho most satisfactory results In the mutter of conserving our water supply. For the last few years I have spent considerable tiree In the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia purposely to make In vestigations as to storage basins, and found that, though such basins are not numerous, nor yet very large, still they exist In sufficient number and size, I think, to store all the waste water that would gather dur ing the years of the greatest rainfall. But, of course, If these mountains should be deforested, and their sur face exposed to consequent erosion, lt would be useless to think of es tablishing reservoirs, for they would soon be filled with erosion from the mountain-sides, and would thus cease to serve the purpose for which they were built. The value of theso reservoirs as a source of added water supply, and consequent added water-power, can be best seen by taking a proposition located on one of the streams flow ing through these mountains and noting their effect upon lt. Take, then, for example, the first twenty five miles of the Chattooga river, beginning at its mouth-having 750 feet fall and a minimum flow of 250 second feet. Now, this portion of thiB stream, if developed on the basis of 250 second feet flow, would give something like 30,000 horse-power for day running. But If the waste water could be conserved and util? ized, then the 250 second feet could be Increased to about 760 second feet and the amount of power devel opable therefrom 90,000 instead of 30,000 horse-power. And then, too, this water, when used through this development, would flow on dowu, effecting In similar manner any other developments that might be located along the Tugaloo and Savannah, ail the way down to Augusta, and then, from there to the sea do a good part by navigation. The main thing to be gained for ATLANTA'S LOSS OVER $1,000,000 Two lluNlncRg Hincks Wiped Out. Fire Started In Bakery. Atlanta, May 8.-A million and a quarter loss is conservatively esti mated; on the fire which started at 3.30 o'clock this morning and swept two blocks of business property. Late to-day the police and fire de partment dynamited what was left of the ragged walls. To-night half Atlanta, ns a fire-fighting force, is playing water into a dozen ruined structures. The origin of the fire is a mystery. It was discovered in a building oc cupied by the SchlesBinger-Myer Bak ing Company. From there it ran lu all directions until lt struck the Ter minal' Hotel, one of the largest in the city, which was gutted. Every one in the Terminal Hotel and numerous smaller hotels In the district were warned and there was ! no loss of life. Insurance men place the Insurance on the property destroyed'at $750, 000. One of the heaviest losers is S. M. lum. ii, of Atlanta, who owned the entire block bounded by Forsythe and Mitchell and Nelosn streets, and i Madlson avenue. His loss is four hundred thousand, with Insurance of about 80 per cent. The fire was discovered in the ele vator shaft of the SchlcBslnger-Meyer building, and is supposed to have originated from crossed wires run ning to thc motor which operated the elevator. - By the time the firemen arrived the flames had broken through the roof of the building, and owing to light water pressure ls was impossible to check their progress. After gutting this building the fire i jumped across the street and. made ? short work of the Terminal Hotel, Terminal Annex, Childs' Cafe and Hotel, at which point the firemen succeeded In checking the onslaught jn the north side of Mitchell street. On the north side of the street, however, the flames contlued to sweep everything In their path until Forsythe street was reached-the buildings occupied by the McClure Ten-Cent Company, branch bank of the Central Bank and Trust Corpora tion, Paragon Suspender Company, Moon Shoe Store, and Liquid Car bonic Company. A strong west wind fanned the t?nmes, scattering the burning em bers over the whole business section of the city and threatening for a time even a greater loss. Firemen had narrow escapes from falling walls, but no Injuries of a serious nature were reported. The guests In the hotels and board, lng houses in the burned section saved most of their effects and many trunks were piled high on the plaza In front of the terminal station. AV. mall and most of the equipment in the branch pout office were saved, but the building waa destroyed. A Californian's Luck. "The luckiest day of my life was when I bought a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve," wi tes CharleB F. Budahn, of Tracy, California. "Two 26c. 1 xes cured me of an annoying case of Itching piles, which had trou bled me for years and that yielded to no other treatment." Sold under guarantee at all drug stores. Negro Hanged lu Walterboro. Walterboro, May 8.-Protesting his faith In Qod and avowing his readiness to meet his death, with a prayer on* his Hps, Thomas Washing ton to-day paid tho penalty for killing Frank Richardson. ? TL J execution took place In the corridor of the Jail, where a scaffold had been erected, in the presence of about thirty people. The rope was cut at 10.55 and fifteen minutes later the physicians pronounced life ex tinct. His death was easy. posterity by present? forest preserva tion ls that lt would make practica? ble the establishment of a system of reservoirs that would be permanently effective. While the government shim ld not be required to build res ervoirs, lt ?oes seem that, If possible, lt should preserve the natural con ditions whereby the establishment of such a system of increased water supply would be made available for both Industrial development and aid to navigation. But I am saying more than I meant to say when I began this letter. With best wishes for a pleasant and profit able trip to Washington, I ara, Yours truly, Jas. F. Neville. NEWS PROM WESTMINSTER. School Will Soon Close-flood RUNO Rall-Improving the Town. Westminster, May 12. - Special: Rev. W. M. Thompson, of Frederlcks burg, Va., will preach in the school hall next Sunday morning, May 1.7th, at ll o'clock. The public is cordially invited to be present. This will not be a commencement sermon, but a sermon that will signify the begin ning of our closing exercises. Mr. Thompson's work is in Brasil, but for th? past year he has been study ing In Richmond to better prepare himself for the great work of mis sions in Brazil. Dr. O. O. Fletcher, professor of philosophy in Furman University, Greenville, will speak in the Baptist church Friday evening at 8 o'clock to the B. Y. P. U. All the young people of the town and vicinity are cordially invited to he present. Dr. Fletcher will give us something good and of especial benefit to our young people. The Postal Telegraph Company will establish an office at the Oconee Bank soon. This service has been needed for quite a while. The West ern Union always gives better service where competition is entered. Mrs. Q. W. Marett, after spending several weeks with relatives and friends in Westminster, returned to her home in Atlanta last Thursday. Mrs. Vada Marett and children, of this place, and her sister, Mrs. G. W. Marett, and little son visited rela tives and friends in Fair Play last week. Mrs.Clifford Walker and little son, of Monroe, Ga., are visiting Mrs. W. J. Stribllng and family this week. Dr. J. A. Zimmerman is spending his vacation in Arkansas. The Belton High School played the Westminster High School two games of ball here last Saturday. Both games were fast and Interesting from start to finish. Westminster took the il rs i game by a score of 12 to 3, and Belton took the second game by a ?core of 7 to 6. A feature of the games was the tenor of good feeling that prevailed. The Belton boys were well pleased with their treat ment, and Mr. Rice, captain of the team, wishes to come back next year. The Belton boys wish to have a game with the Westminster bevs^ In Belton In two weeks. - Simpson and McDonald were the batteries for the locals. Simpson pitched a good game in the morning, but in the afternoon he waB not quite ht his best. Wil liams would have pitched In the af ternoon but for a hot liner that in jured one of his fingers. Both of the i earns made some excellent plays, but space will not permit of my men tioning the Individual plays. Prof. L. W. Courtney is a fine fel low and knows how to keep hlB boys together. Much success to him in his work. The medals for the different con tests that are to come off next week are on display In the show windows of Carter's Pharmacy. The medals for scholarship and oratory, contrib uted by J. S. Carter, are very beauti ful, as is also the one for expression. The 1V08 five-dollar gold piece, given by Miss Katie Harris for the most Improvement lu writing, stands for itself In intrinsic value. The public is cordially Invited to attend all of the closing exercises at the school hall. As announced be fore through this paper the exercise. will not consist of drills and marches and plays, as has been the custom heretofore, but of things that have more of an educational feature, such as debating, expression and oratory. The first exercises Will take placo on Tuesday evening. The judges for th? oratorical contest Tuesday are to bc lavld W. Smoak, attorney, Green ville; Wade C. HugliB, attorney.Wal halla, and Rev. J. L. Singleton, of Westminster. ' W. A. Harrison left yesterday for Toccoa on a business trip. He will return Saturday^ The work on the stores being built by Caleb Mitchell, B. M. and W. L. England and A. Zimmerman is mov ing forward at a rapid rate. Before many weeks these buildings will be ready for occupancy. Have you noticed the improved appearance of our town since the warehouses are being moved off the Southern's right of way? Let the good work go on. When we get shrubbery and grass instead of lum ber piles visitors will have a better opinion of us. The way to attract capital is to have a clean, up-to-date town in every respect. Some pri?es offered for well kept premises would not be amiss. Other towns are br ing inspired Ly such things. Why not Westminster? What our town needs ia just a little more public spirit and town pride. - Already West minster is becoming the metropolis of Oconee county. It would become so at a rapid rate if all our citizens would pull together for Westminster, opinion. AU who know anything of the history of Atlanta know that town pride is what made that city, the New York of the South. This spirit will work wonders In a mere hamlet. Westminster is Incorporat ed under a city charter now. Let's take on some city ways. Thre* rahs for the city of Westminster! 1 W. D. FitsHugh, of Culpepper, Va., visited friends in town Saturday. He was en route to Atlanta an<i other points in the Stu th on a business trip. M. E. D. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. noss Mitchell wish fe'W ?ECA NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD. M/, tte rs of Local Interest--Mis? Gor don's Music Recital. Seneca, May 14.-Special? The mealing at the Baptist church contin ues and is drawing large congrega tions. On Sunday night there was not a vacant seat-In fact, chairs were used in the aisles, to accommo date the people. The meeting will continue through this week and pos sibly longer. Seneca High School will close its present session on Friday next. There will be no public exercises, but the pupils of the higher grades will pic nic at Clemson. Mre. M. W. Coleman has been in Seneca this week. It is said that during a recent visit of t?*e superintendent ot tho Southern Raliway to Seneca expres sions were made by him which dis courage the plans for cutting up tho park into lots. We note that during tho contro versy between Richland and Bounty Land, in which "Old Grum" had a Unger, and also in a letter from Sen eca's versatile writer, N. B. Cary, In which names o* prominent Oco neeaus were given, f.hnt possibly ono of the most prominent of the county, or even of the State, has been left out. His name is S. Phillipe. Ver lier, L.L. D. Phillips Vernor was born at the Vernor home on Conne ross creek, near Richland station. Mrs. Mitchell Witsell is visiting in Greenville for a woek. Miss Ina Witsell, who has been visiting in the families of her bro thers here, returned to Columbia yesterday. Last Tuesday afternoon from four to six Miss Sue Nimmons entertained a large company of her little friends at a birthday party. Games were played and delicious ices and cake were served. Mrs. Frank Martin and children, of Greenville, are in Seneca. Hon. J. S. Verner, of Columbia, visited his mother and other relatives here and in the country lact week. A number of Seneca people attend ed the funeral cervices of Mrs. J. J. Norton at Walhp.Ba Int Sunday af ternoon! Mrs. T. S. Stribling has returned from a visit to Roswell and Atlanta. Miss Marye Shelor was in Seneca yesterday on her way to Clemson, where she attended a meeting of tho Andrew Pickens Chaptor D. A. R. The following delightful program was given by foies Gordon's pupils Inst Friday evening at- >,Y.Q> residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Todd. Tho progress made by the pupils is mos', gratifying, and the audience, com posed of patrons and friends of the school, spent a charming evening. Recital by the Pupils of Miss Jcnlo Gordon's plano class, assisted by pupils from Mrs. Mc ('utchen's violin clnsn: Two part waltz song-Joys of Spring-Adam Geibel-Class. Plano solo - Valse Styrlenne Wallenhaupt-Miss Verna Stribling. Violin solo-Carnival of Venlco with Variations-Winner-M'ssFlor ide Propst. Plano solo - Smiling Spring - B?hm-Miss Kathleen Gaines. Plano duett - Wood Nymphs Misses Edna Brock and Marie Grant. Vocal solo-Silver Threads Among the Gold-Miss Julia Harper. Violin trio-Little Symphony Eschmann-Messrs. Charlie Bryd, Warren Gignilllat and Joe Todd. Plano Bolo-Cosette-Bohr-Miss Edna Brock. Violin solo-Flower Song-Lange -Master J. W. Stribling. Piano solo-Llnoette Waltz-Hart -Miss Marl? Grant. Piano duett-Fanfare Militaire Ahschutz-Misses Julia Harper and Carole Herndon. Plano solo-Grand Polka de Con cert-Bartlett-Miss Rebecca Todd. Violin solo-Fifth Air with Varia tions- I ?alicia-J. N. Todd. Piano trio-Grand Galop Bril liants -Wallenhaupt-Misses Todd, Ea.ie an Stribling. M. V. S, Negra Lynched in Tennessee. Nashville, Tenn., Miy 8.-Elmo Harvard, a negro, who was arrested Wednesday at Pulaski for attempted criminal assault on Claudie Allen, the daughter of a prominent farmer, was lynched tblB afternoon by a mob of 300 unmasked men. The mon broke open the Jail over the protest of the sheriff, carried the negro to a bridge and hanged him. Several shots were fired into the body, but there was' no other disorder. Nine Men Drowned. Newburyport, Mass., May 9. Caught by a big wave as they were crossing the bar off Plum Island, at the mouth of the Merrimac river, nine men bf this city, who were on a pleasure cruise in a naptha launch, to-day were capslaed and five of them were drown"ed. to express, through the columns of The Courlk , their heart-felt thanks for the syrr.pathy and kindness shown them during the illneei and at the deatu of their U.Jo daughter, Lu cile, Ood giveth and taketh away these precious Jewels committed to us only fir a reason - Just long enough to tie ns to heaven, perhaps. Max Hfc fe* ?ONO? -.T'- y, ; - -