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"TO THINE OWN SELF BE TR?B, AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN." By STECK, SHELOR & SCHRODER. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1008. New Series No. 525.-Volume LIX.--No. at ?9 $3?0 ?3<?O *2&0 "Queen Quality" Shoes have Prestige. What is Prestige? / Twelve years continuous merit-$1,000,000 spent on memorizing two words-g huge wave of public favor-a mighty volume of apprecia tion-guaranteed security-KNOWN WORTH. ; \ Is not this what you require in shoes? C.W.?J.E,Bauknight I LOW CUT SHOES For Men, Women and Children in Patent Colt, Vici Kid, Gun Metal and Tan, Mem's Oxfords at $3.50 down to $1.50. Ladies' Oxfords at $2.50 down to 75c. Misses' Oxfords at $1.50 down to 75c. Boys' Oxfords at $2 down to 50c. Children's Oxfords at $1.50 down to 50c. Call and look, we can save you money. J. W. BYRD, s SENECA, CAROLINA. Minister Kills Wife. Fairmount, W. Va.. May 18.-Rev. W. P. Kaufmann, a prominent Meth odist- minister, 50 years old, while suffering from temporary insanity, this morning shot and killed his wife then cut her throat. His sanity returned after he committed the ter rible deed. He has been arrested and lodged In Jail. He '<new noth ing of what he had done until told of it, and then ho could hardly be lieve it. jp*;, nd Tillman Sails for Europe. Boston, Mass., May 16.-Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, of South Caro lina, Bulled for Europe to-day on the White Star liner Canopic. The Sena tor, who ls accompanied by his wife, ls making the trip for his health. Before sailing, Senator Tillman dis cussed the political situation, ex pressing the opinion that if Secretary Taft receives the Presidential nomi nation, the Democrats will win. Absolutely Pure From Grapes? thc most healthful of fruits, comes the chief ingredient of The only baking powder * made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar Certs a IWe aaoretaestlw tafwaaut tim ?r phosphate of Kow powdar?, ba* wah Royal you ar? tare of pur?, healthful food. NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER. Closing Exercises of School-flood Woik Done-Local Items. Westminster, May 19.-Special: The closing exercises of the school is occupying the attention of all this week. Things of most interest are centered around this. Westminster's school ls still' the center of interest. The people believe in their school. On Sunday morning at ll o'clock Dr. W. M. Thompson, of Frederlcks burg, Va.,- preached a strong, practi cal sermon from the text, "Be not deceived, God ls not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." He showed the young in particular how it is necessary to sow sc eds of truth and righteousness In preference to those of wickedness and degradation. Sunday evening in the Presbyte rian church D,r. Thompson talked to a crowded house on the subject of "Brazil and her three-fold relation to America." His message was very impressive and listened to attentive ly throughout. Monday morning the primary grades had their closing exercises. The little folks did well. Some of the little speakers are already devel oping the eloquent side to their na ture. This program was worked up by Misses Harris and Striblinj, teach ers in this department. Monday evening in the girls' ex pression contest all acquitted them selves well and deserve the highest commendation for the manner in which they spoke. The winner of the handsome gold medal was Miss Minnie Kubanks, of the 9th grade. The Judges were unaniomus in their decision. In the debate Tuesday morning betweeti the eighth and ninth grades the eighth grade won.. The ques tion was, "Resolved, That immigra tion to the United States should be prohibited." The eighth grade had the affirmative side of the question, which was the winning side. The judges were unanimous in their de cision. A great deal of interest was man ifested in this and lively tilts wore frequent during the program. The speakers are as follows: Affirma tive, Robert Parker, Miss Ida Lou Brownlee, King Dillard, Miss Au gusta Smithson, Otaway Marett; negative, Miss Rena Harrell, Frank Anderson, Kletner Tannery, Belton Marett, Miss Kate Harris. The ar guments on both sides were*force ful. Miss Rena Harrell, of the ninth grade, won the scholarship medal, her scholarship average being 97 2-3. Frank Anderson, her closest compet itor, made 97 2-9. Frank Anderson won the same medal over Miss Har rell and several of the ninth grade that graduated lust year. This medal ls given annually by J. S. Carter, chairman of the board of trustees. In the writing contest a fourth grade pupil won the 1.908 $5 gold piece given by Miss Katie Harris. The winner ls J. M. Singleton. His improvement in writing was the most of any In school. The judges were Rev. J. R. Moore, Mrs. Tom Peden and Mrs. C. M. Walker. It remains to be seen who will be the winner in the boys' contest to night. This contest is for tho J. S. Carter medal. The Judgos in . the girls' contest last night are as follows: Rev. J. R. Moore, J. M. Norris and Rev. J. L. Singleton; the judges for the de bate, Rev. J. L. Singleton, Rev. J.. R. Moore, Dr. C. M. Walker, Dr. W. A. Strickland, J. S. Carter. We are grateful to all these gentlemen for their services. Personal Mention. Misses Rose and Beulah McDon ald have come home to spend their vacation. They have been teaching successfully in the schools of Ander son county. Miss Mildred Brandyon, of alton, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Au gusta Smithson, this week. In the ball game here yesterday between Westminster and Pendle ton, .Westminster won by a good margin. Score, 8 to 1 in favor of locals. Mr. Sitton, of Pendleton, umpired a fine game. Sitton is a fine fellow, as arc al! tho rest of the Pendleton boys. All who saw the game spoke of it as being the pret tiest, cleanest game seen on our dia mond this year. The Pendleton boys are a manly, dignified set of young fellows. It looks now UK if rain would pre vent the second game this afternoon with Pendleton.. Williams (B.) won his game yesterady. He did fine work for the locals. The Pen dleton boys were entertained at the Magnolia Hotel. Misses Unley, of Oak way, are vis iting in town this week. Dr. W. M. Thompson was the guest of his classmate, Dr. J. J. Harrell, during his brief stay in-Westmin ster. L. Marett and daughter, from Fair Play, were In town to-day. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harris, from South Union, were In town to-day. Mrs. J. D. Bowers, sister of- Mrs. J. H. ntonecypher and Dr. S. C. Moon, Is very 111 at this writing. We wish for ber a speedy return to health and strength. Last Tuesday morning Glenn Shel don, o n- popular furniture dealer, was accidentally thrown from a horse, and as a result Is confined to his room with a broken arm. His many friends will be glad to learn that he ls Improving rapidly. Mf. Boggs, from Walhalla, has re FROM FAIR FA Ul l?IAY. Death of MPP. Anderson-Hems of General Interest^ Fair Play, May 18.-Special: The sad news of the death of Mrs. Hattie Lee Anderson came to us last Wed nesday, M?y 13th. She was *he wife of J. P. Anderson, of Rock Mills township, Anderson county, and the only sister of M/s. T. R. Harris, of this place. Mrs. Anderson was about 42 years old, a member of the Meth odist church, and a most excellent Christian woman. She leaves no children. Her death was not unex pected, as she had been a constant Bufferer with a complication of dis eases for two or three ye rs. She bore her suffering with Christian for titude and resignation, always mind ful of the comforts of those about her. Her mission waB brief, but complete. She was married to Mr. Anderson about four years ago, mak ing him a loving, devoted wife. She is survived by her husband, four brothers, Joe S. Lee, of birmingham; D. H. Lee, of Atlanta; W. C. Lee, of Anderson; J. J. Lee and Mrs. T. R. Harris, of Fair Play. On last Thurs day at 10 o'clock in the presence of a large assemblage of sorrowing friends and relatives, her frail body was committed to mother earth to await the glorious morning of the resurrection, the funeral services be ing conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. T. Hannon. The interment took place at Providence Methodist church, of which she was a member. This is the third death that the family have been called on to pass through within the last two years, but to the troubled ones we can only entrust them into tbe hands of a kind, loving, heavenly father, who has promised never to leave nor for sake those who love Him. May He sustain and comfort them in their recent trials. Misses Dora and Dessie Mays were shopping in Seneca last week. We are jorry to announce the ill ness of our little friend, Joe Strib liug. Wo trust the little fellow will soon recuperate. The health of our community is not quite so flattering at present, but Dr. Heller will soon remedy all ills. Mrs. S. C. Dobbs left for her home at Athens, Ga., last week. She was accompanied by Mrs. W. L. Dobbs, who will spend a week among rela tives and friends at Athens and Com merce. Mrs. E. P. Callaham ls convalesc ing from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lee, of Birm ingham, are on a visit to the family of T. R. Harris. They came in re sponse to a telegram announcing the sad death of Mrs. J. P. Anderson. Clifton Davis and Fl B. Watson made a business trip to Anderson last Friday. Rev. J. B. Herron filled his regu lar appointment at the Baptist church last Saturday and Sunday. He was assisted in Saturday's ser vices by Rev. F. M. Cole, of Georgia, and Rev. T. O. Cole, of Oakway. Remember children's day next Sunday, the 24th, and don't forget that dinner basket and purse. Let's make it a glorious day. The friends of Hon. J. D. Sheldon w|ll be sorry to learn of his illness at his home near Fair Play. Mrs. T. R. Harris returned from Elberton, Ga., last week, much im proved in health. Mrs. S. P. Strlbling has recovered from her recent illness. Dr. J. R. Heller has improved the looks of his office by another addi tion. The Doctor will have a pri vate room for ladies who come to his office. He has ordered a suite of fur niture which will soon be put in order, making the surroundings pre sent a neat and attractive appear ance. Mrs. Lucy King bas gone to At lanta to accept a position as house keeper. The World's Best Climate. Is not entirely free from disease, on the high elevations fevers prevail, while on the lower levels malaria is encountered to a greater or less ex-, tent, according to altitude. To over come climate affections, lassitude, uni im ia, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, the most effective remedy is Electric Bit ters, the great alterative and blood purlfior; the antidote for every form of bodily weakness, nervousness and Insomnia. Sold under a guarantee by all druggists. Price 60c. Anderson Gets Increase. - Anderson, May 16.-A telegram from Congressman Aiken yesterday afternoon states that the appropria tion for Anderson's post office hat been Increased from $10,000 to $60, 000. He has offered an amendment' t? get another $10,000 added.'. . eently moved to our town and is employed as salesman hy the firm of J. ft J. S. Carter. The young people are working up a .picnic crowd to go to the tunnel Wednesday. M. E. B. Mrs. J. D. Bowers Dead. . Westminster, May 19.-Special: Since our letter was malled Mrs. J. D. Bowers, who was reported seri ously 111, has succumbed. She died at 2 o'clock to-day. She was an ex cellent woman, and will be sadly missed, not only in the home, but by hosts of friends. Particulars later. ; ; B.' SENECA NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD. School Building Assured--The Revi val-Personal Mention. Seneca, May 19.-Special: Your correspondent is ao busy "going to meetln' " that she bas failed to gather any other, news for your read ers. Seneca's babies are said to be in the throes of whooping-cough and measles. Last Friday the trustees held the, election of teachers for the graded Behool next year, resulting in the re election c ! the present corps. The decision meets with universal appro bation, the success of the past year's Work giving proof of the efficiency of the teachers. The meeting at the Baptist cliurch continues with unbroken interest, the large building being packed at the night services and comfortably Ailed at the morning services. A number of additions to the churches ano a general revival among Chris tians of all denominations are some of the evidences of the good already accomplished by these meetings. Levis Lindsay, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Lindsay, was painfully hurt last Sunday night by a kick from a horse. The injuries wore at first thought to be serious, but the little fellow is resting com fortably now and is thought to be improving. Seneca ls being visited by showers, whloh are greatly needed. Mrs. B. F. Sloan leaves Wednes day for Hackensack, N. J., where sbe will visit Mrs. Terhune for a month. Mrs. Mitchell Witsell *as returned from a week's visit to reen wood. Mrs. T. M. Lowery and children spent several days last week at West minster. Rev. J. C. Yougue is In attend ance upon the meetings at the Bap tist church. The meeting for mon last Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church was characterized as being the largest gathering ever housed in Seneca. The sermon on the subject "Shoxt beds and narrow covers," taken from Isaiah, was said to bo one of the Hurst efforts ot the evangelist, lt was an exposition of truths, founded upon the gospel, with nothing that could' possibly offend, and one of Seneca's best was heard to remark that "he'd pay a dollar any time to hear it again." So much for the real character of the addrers. Mrs. C. V. McCarey will visit rela tives in Alabama and Mississippi durlug the month of June. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pickett were in Seneca to-day. ' Luke W. Vernor spent last Sunday with his homefolk8 here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Witsell are nursing their little baby daughter Lila through a severe ilness. The lit tle one is better to-day. Peach growers here have ordered baskets and are making other ar rangements for shipping the large fruit crop. High class labor will be In demand for gathering and pack ing. Mrs. Frank Martin and children, of Greenville, and Mrs. D. P. Thom son, of Walhalla, are visiting Whit Livingston. The pulpit of the Presbyterian church will be filled on the first Sun day In June by Dr. R. P. Pell, of the College for Women, Columbia, In the absence of the pastor. At the close of the graded school here last Friday, the medals were awarded as follows: The physical culture medal to Oscar Doyle, and the medal offered for neatness in the primary department to Jeannette Qrant. Happy presentation speeches were made by Evangelist W. L. Wal ker. The school bonds have been sold, plans accepted for the building, and specifications are being made. This ls the very best news that Seneca can know, and in another year we are going to have a new school house with modern equipment, and one which will be fully edequate to all present demands. We are personally very proud of the dispatch with which the work has been done and are here to say thal if we personally have been nothing but a "knot on\a log" in the committee work, we are on a mighty good log. M. V. S. P. 8.-'Ws forgot to offer congrat ulations oh the advent of The Cou rier's baby! We can now under stand the sorter wild talk that busi ness manager has been having 'bout ether folks! For a burn or scald apply Cham berlain's Salve. It will allay the palp almost instantly and quickly heal the injured parts. For sale by Dr. J. w. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Sen "eca. Items fro Tania ?see. v Tn mu twee, May 1?.-Special: M?83 Nettie Jones has returned from.Geor gia. .She was accompanied by Misa Sara Giles, of Anderson. Miss Kate Lusk, of Salem, is vis iting her friend, Miss Nettie Jones, for a few days. Misses Nettie Jones, Sara Giles, Kate Lusk, Messrs. Christopher and Bramlett Kelley are going on a lng trip to Whitewater and other pointe. We hope they will hine a pleasant trip. Little Miss Eunice Beaty, of Wal halla, ia Visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. \V. E. Rankin, for a few daye. ..."'.. M. 8. MYSTERY AT CADES. Dead Body of Negro Infant Dragged About Town by Dog?. CadeB, May 16.- -The mysterious And on tho morning of the 14 th In stant of a dead negro infant, which was being dragged about in the tov. n of Cades by dogs, remains a mystery still. The town Investigated the mat ter as fully as possible, and the coro ner gave the matter his attention, all to no avail. The negro women "C the town were called for examina tions, and one woman who was tardy in response to the call was lockod up. No suspicion rests upon any in dividual at this writing, and there ia no probability of locating the guilty mother In town. The skull of the deceased waa crushed, and from other evidence it. seems to be a CBBA of cold-blooded murder by an unknown mother. It does not seem natural to suppose an out-of-town mother would have brought her child to town for biding. The most natural hypothesis on which to base a conclusion at this time is that the child was thrown from a passenger train, and its mo ther will never be discerned. The nude child was well developed. Dots front Little River. Little River, May 18.--Special: The farmers of thh? section have fin iBhed planting their c;*ops, with eomo fow exceptions. Tho many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Tolvin Alexander will be pained to learn that their baby ls seriously sick. John Holden made a' business trip to Kahun county, Qeorgia, last weok. He reports a nice time. . J. U. Talley visited his aunt, Mrs. Nancy Talley, and family, of Jocas see, last Saturday and Sunday. W. H. Talley and C. D. Corbin made a buslnes trip to North Caro lina last Monday. Mrs. Mary E. Holden has returr ed home, aftor spending a while with her son and family on Keowee river. Little Charley Cantrell has re turned to his home on Pall Creek, after a week's (.tay with his grand father and family. Rev. R. R. Doyle's discourse at Whltmire's was very instructive on the first Sunday. After the sermon there was an intermission for ono hour. A sumptuous dinner was. spread by the good ladies. The af ternoon was spent in music, con ducted by Prof. A. G. Plckens, of Plckens county, which was highly enjoyed by all present. During the singing W. A. Grant and W. M. Perry took up a collection for Mr. and . -is. Martin Mahaffey, of tho Cheohee section, who are in very feeble health at this time. The col lection amounted to $4.40, for which these good old people were very thankful. Little Pearl Corbin, of Republic, Ala,., is spending the summer with her grandmother, Mrs. J. S. Holden? of Little River. M. A Californian's Luck. "The luckiest day of my life was when I bought a box ot Bucklen's Arnica Salve," w-ites Charles P. Budahn, of Tracy, California. "Two 2bo. 1 xes cured me of an annoying case of itching; piles, which had trou bled me ''or years and that yielded to no other treatment." Sold under guarantee at all drug stores. Dois from Beaton. Deaton, May 18.-Special: Tho farmers of this section are very busy fighting general green. R. H. Powell killed two wild duck? on Tugaloo river to-day. J. T. Patton went to Toccoa, Ga.?, last week on business. Randolph Andrews, of Frankllu county, Georgia, is spending this week with his sister, Mrs. Bert Powell. Mrs. Anni? Powell and little bro ther, Glenn, of Westminster, are vis iting in this section. Miss Georgia Vandi" "r, of Tallulah Falls, Ga., ls spending a while with her sister, Mrs. James Lee. William Ramey, of Chechero, Ga., passed through this section last week. Miller Crisp, of Madison, ls board ing with James Li?e. He ls hauling timber for the Three-State Lumber company. Virgil Shirley and wife and sister are visiting in Westminster. P. J. Carter went to Toccoa, Ga., last week on business. A. H. Boatright was here one night .last week on business. There will be an all-day singing at Unity OD the fifth Sunday. A num ber ot the young people of this sec tion will attend. X. -?gfrfr'r .fudge; Prince (H? Whole Cheese. Seneca, May li,-Editors Keowee Cour lei. Violators of the law In this section are no well pleased with the dual capacity in which His Honor Judge Prince acts that they say: "We don't need a lawyer. Judge Prince is the Court arrd the Bar." Now, if his honor will become the Jury, too Let the l?wyers, the witnesses- ?nd the poor fellow that has no business In court go home Turn it all over itv Judge Princst but He would not bo a Heavenly Prlnco If he did not temper Justice with merc& _ ~ j j-. M. 3. Cary,.