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WALHA LLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1008. New Series No. 528.-Volume LIX.-No. 24. ! > / f^'Quecn Quality" Shoe? What is Prestige? ^Twelve years continu spent on memorizing; tw< of public favor-a migh tion-guaranteed sec uri tj Tis not this what you r< CW. ft J.E. WODLI MIK ll K N E FA< :TOK. Ha? Inherited Tell Millions-Wants to Help KverylMxly. Los Angeles, June 6.-C. W. Ave rill, who recently Inherited $10.000 - OOO from au aunt In Massachusetts, declares he Is going to make r:0,000 or more people happy. After a visit to his old home In Farmington, Maine, he will establish headquarters in a big city, perhaps Chicago, where he says all who need help, and deserve it, can dud lt. "1 am not going to be a fool about this," he said yesterday, "but if be ing a fool ls being deceived occa sionally, all right. I have succeeded in piling up a few,hundred thousand by my own exertion, but can never spend the Income of $10,000,000. "If a man has $f>00, and needs as much more to carry out his plans, and make him a success, and thereby happy, I propose to give the added $500. "Another thing, I am going to help bad people as well as good. The good people, churches and respecta ble folks care for them, but the bad have no one but the devil and the, police. , "\ want to help the Intemperat?, *?hc convict, the girl who has to v. fiann her head, the mau who has made a failure of himself. Lots of ' ,/ us cannot resist temptation, you know. "I have set the number 1 will aid at 20,000, but if I succeed in help ing them, I will look for 20,COO more. I suppose my headquarters will be in New York or Chicago, be cause I can reach farther from either of those places than any other." Horn in Iowa. Our family were all born and rais ed in Iowa, and have used Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea MJemedy (made at Des Moines) for years. We know how good it is from long experience in the use of it. In fact, when in Bl Paso, Texas, the wrlter'B life was saved by the prompt use of thiB remedy. We are now en gaged in the mercantile business at NarcooBsee, Fla., and have Introduc ed the remedy here. It has proven very successful and is constantly growing in favor.-Ennis Bros. This remedy Is for sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Six Were Bitten by Mad Dog. Columbia, Juno f>.-Ceo. Howell, of this city, who was very badly bit ten by a pet dog, supposed to have rabies, and who went to Baltimore yesterday for treatment at the Pas teur Institute, telegraphed here to day that physicians there had pro nounced the dog which bit him as having rabies. Five other persons were bitten by the Bame dog. Mr. Howell In his telegram this afternoon urges the other five to come on to Baltimore *tt once. Sore Nipples. Any mother who has had experi ence with tbls distressing ailment ?viii be pleased to know that a cure Sn ay bo effected by applying Cham berlain's Salve as soon a? the cht'd is done nursing. Wipe lt off with a soft cloth before allowing tile babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salve with best results. For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. I i have Prestige. / ou9 merit-$1,000,000 > words-a huge wave ty volume of appr?cia-1 r-KNOWN WORTH.J % squire in shoes? Bauknight MA KK DASH TO KSCAPK. Five AI n ha in a ('on vieta 8liot Down hy tile Guards. Birminghaiu, Ala., Juue 5.- A desperate break for liberty was made Thursday at the plant of the Ala bama Manufacturing Company's hol low ware works at x\orth Blrming ? ham by ten convicts. The guards 'fired on the men, and the day police man of Nortli Birmingham joined in i tlie fuslllnde. Five of the convicts were shot down, two of them beiug fatally wounded. Two others were captured and dogs were put on the trail of the other three. The break for lib erty and the shooting was exceed ingly lively and attracts-* great at tention all around the neighborhood. Three murderers-two in for life time-are still at large. Stomach Troubles. Many remarkable cures of stomach trouble have been effected by Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man who had spent over two thousand dollars for medicine and treatment was cured by a few boxes of these tablets. Price, 25 cents. Samples free at the drug stores of Br. J. W. Bell, A Unalla, or W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Tornado Strikes Iowa Town. Charles City, Iowa, June 7.-A tornado struck Charles City this af ternoon, demolishing about two hun dred buildings of various sizes and killing W. H. Beck and child. Three other children are reported missing. The path of the storm was about ten rods wide and ten miles long. Telephone wires are down, and de tails as to the destruction wrought in the country are meagre. The tor nado started three miles southeast of town, tearing dowu farm houses and lun ns and killing many head of Stock. Many had warning of the cyclone and sought refuge in the cyclone cel ' la rs. Barns wero carried long distances, trees were torn up by the roots, and in som.' instances heaved through buildings. Water was lifted from the channel of the river, which flows through the town. Muck len's Arnica Salve Wins, Tom> Moore, of Kural Route 1, Cochran, Qa., writes: "I had a bad sore come on the instep of my foot and could find nothing that would heal it until I applied Bucklen's Ar nica Salve. Less than half of a 25 cent box won the day for me by af fecting a perfect cure." Sold under guarantee at all drug stores. Young Lady Browned in Pond. Florence, June 7. - Miss Kate Knoblock, formerly of Macon, Ga., but lately stenographer for the Wa ter, Light and Power Company here, was drowned between 6 and 6 o'clock this afternoon at Muldrow's pond, a short distance from this city. With several others she had goue out to the pond for an outlug and had gone Dut in a ?oat with W. L. Black. Tho boat was upset and Miss Knoblock lost her life. Her escort escaped. About a year ago Miss Knoblock came here from Macon and accepted the position with the water company as stenographer. She waa a very popular young Indy, and her death has cast a gloom over the whole town to-day. She was about 23 years old. SENECA NEWS ITEMS. Social Items--Getting Ready for the Peach Crop--Flower t?liow. Seneca, June 9.-Special: Seneca was visited by a fine rain on Friday night last, which was badly needed. Fruit growers are receiving crates for shipping their peaches, the gath ering and packing of which will give demand to Intelligent labor for some weeks during the dull season. Mrs. C. N. Qignllllat ls visiting ber mother at Qreer, S. C. Mrs. T. M. McCulehen has with her her sister, Mrs. Rush, who .during former visits here made many warm friends, who are pleased to meet her again. Mrs. Marshall Jordan and daugh ter, Miss Mary, formerly of Green wood, but recently of Baltimore, are with Mrs. J. W. Stribllng for the summer. Miss Mary Cherry will return on Thursday from a two weeks' visit to Atlauta. Miss Lillian Caldwell's friends will be glad to learn that she will arrive In Seneca at an early date from Saf ford, Arizona. Misses Sue and Norina Gigniiliat are at home from the College for Women. Mrs. W. P Nimraons Is visiting on Keowee river. Mrs. C. B. Smith, of Washington, Ga., is visiting her father's family, W. O. Hamilton. She is accompan ied by an attractive young lady, Miss Minerva Smith. Miss Nell Mattlson, of Augusta, Ga., is visiting Miss Helen Hopkins In the country . Dr. R. P. Pell, of Converse Col lege, preached two splendid sermons at the Presbyterian church laut Sab bath to large congregations. Mrs. J. W. Byrd leaves to-morrow for Atlanta for a visit of several weeks. Miss Ivor Brown's friends are hap py over her return to Seneca from tho Due West Female College. J. E. Crayton and family are with A. W. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Holland. Mrs. W. J. Lunney ls giving her Sunday school class a picnic to-day at Coleman's mill. R. S. Verner left this morning for a week's visit to Davidson's River, N. C. Mrs. B. F. Sloan returns to-day from a three weeks' visit to Hacken sack, N. J., and other points North. Prof. and Mrs. D. F. Nicholson '.eave the latter part of this week for Walhalla, whore they will attend the summer school. Will and John Edwards are at home for the summer vacation. MI Bscs Annie May Anderson and Bessie Barton, of Westminster, spent laflst week In Seneca. Miss Ellen Du vail, from Walter boro, will arrive tho latter part of this week for a visit to her sister, Mrs. Mitchell Wltsell. Miss Hattie Shelor, of Walhalla, has been with Mrs. T. E. Stribllng for several days, attending the Clem son commencement. A large number of Seneca people Witnessed the dress pa rude at Clem son yesterday. At the meeting of the Once-a-Week Club last Thursday, which was held with the president, Mrs. Ellas Earle, the anuual election of officers was held. Mrs. izarle was re-elected as president; Mrs. Wm. Witsell. first vice president; Mrs. W. J. Lunney, second vice president; Mrs.' J. N. Herndou, secretary; Mrs. E. A. Hines, treasurer. 'ibis being Mrs. Earle's third term as president be speaks the fact that she has made a splendid executive. At the close of the meeting the hostess served a de lightful repast, consisting of a salad course, followed by sweets. Miss Nell Hipes was hostess yes terday afternoon to a number of her young friends, when they celebrated her birthday. The beautiful and dainty gifts testified to the popular ity of the young hostess. Games were played and a delicious sweet course served. The "Second Society Set" enjoyed a charming evening with Mrs. Luke Verner last Friday from nine to twelve p. m., the occasion being a compliment from the young men of this set to the visiting young ladies. A splendid, jolly time was afforded the bright company, who played games and chatted tete-a tete on the lawn and piazzas, which were lighted with many and vari-colored Japanese lanterns. Later in the evening re freshments, consisting of elogant cream and wafers, were served. Members of the Civic Association who are interested in the coming Flower Show will do well to keep the subject constantly before them and their friends. It ls the purpose of the Association to make it a splen did show? adding as side issues vari ous other attractions, which will be advertised In due time. M. V. 8. Thinks it Saved His Life. Lester M. Nelson, of Naples,Maine, says In a receut letter: "I have used Dr. King's New Discovery many years for coughs and colds, and I think lt saved my life. I have found it a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints, and would no more be without a bottle than I would be without food." For nearly forty years New Discovery bas stood at the head ot throat and lung reme dies. AH . preventive of pneumonia, and healer of weak lungs, lt has no equal. Sold under guarantee at all druggists. 50c. and $1, Trial bot tle free. NF WS FIIOM WESTMINSTER. Matters of Local Interests-Cotton 1? Bringing ia Cents-Personals. Westminster, June 9.-Special: Rev and Mrs. John R. Moore enter tained Friday evening, June 6, in honor of the Philathian Class No. 2 of the Baptist church. Each young lady in the class invited a gentleman friend. The class, and those Invited to enjoy the hospitality of the kind host and hostess, included Misses Nellie Lou Carter, Mary Simpson, Carrie Hull, Augusta Smithson, Bes sie Simpson, Blanche Honea, Myrtle Zimmerman, Maude Simpson, Janie Bearden, Eva Leathers, Ida Poore, Jessie Jones, Robie E. McGee, Mary Reeder. Valeria Waite, Ida Phillips, Ida Martin and Miss Chappell, of Bishopville; Messrs. Ottaway Marett, S. C. Moon, B. O. Whitten, W. B. Col bert, Claude Hunt, A. M. Alexander, William Hull, A. Johns, H. Rutledge Zimmerman, Geo. Hull, R. B. Honea, W. F. Sheldon, Benj. Simpson, Jas. McDonald, Wales Lowery, -. -. Adams, Thad Elrod and R. Brown lee. A contest was one of the fea tures ot the evening, in which a good deal of enthusiasm and interest were manifested. The answers to the ques tions in the test were surnames of residents of Westminster. A num ber of games were played, and re freshments were served. All of the KU os ts esteemed it a great pleasure to enjoy the hospitality of Rev. and Mrs. Moore. Westminster welcomes the home coming of her pretty young ladies who have been away at school. Misses Ada Marett, of Greenville) Female College; Lucile Zimmerman and Annie Miller, of Lander College, and Maude Simpson, of the College for Women, are now at home. Miss Zimmerman will complete her course at Lander next February. At the Baptist church Suuday af ternoon at G o'clock the program for Children's Day exercises was very interestingly carried out. Rev. J. R. Moore, in his usual happy way, con ducted the exercises. Thirteen small boys held In their sturdy little hands thirteen large letters of the alpha bet, mutely announcing the subject, "State Missions." Larger boys gave much valuable information, and as these parts had little embellishment, much ground was covered in a re markably short time. The songs were very appropriate and were sung by all the members of the Sabbath school. There were also some short recitations by both boys and girls. The following boys were most helpful In carrying out the program: Mason Bibb, Raymond Pitts, Edwin and Jones Caines, Buford and Martin Orr, Jack Simpson, Enoch and Jas. Brea zeale, Jr., Ira Bearden, Clarence Ech ols, Harry McConnell, Levis Phillips, Jameson Stribling, Thomas Carter, Keifer Poore, Victor Marett, Basil Phillips, Levis Tannery, Freeman Bearden. Bewley Mitchell, Frank Stribling, Lucius England and Ned Breazeale. The offerings will go to the Bible fund. Rev. J. R. Moore delivered an appropriate address at the close of-the exercises. The com mittee who trained the children wish to thank the parents who so kindly sent their children to the rehearsals on time. Some of our peach growers hare commenced shipping fruit. The Methodist Sunday school has decided to bave a picnic in July. Miss Ada Poore ls in Anderson with her sister, Mrs. Get r. Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Matheson and their little son, William, visited in Toccoa this week. All the south-bound passenger trains yesterday were very much crowded with people on their way to Birmingham. There were a great many people here Saturday because of the special meeting of the Farmers' Union. The meeting was held in the Masonic Hall and quite a number were pres ent to hear what B. Harris, the State president, had to say. A great deal of enthusiasm was manifested, and we learn that tho Farmers' Union men especially feel encouraged to cont inue to hold their cotton for bet ter prices after hearing the speech. About twenty candidates for the va rious county offices were seen on the streets "deadenlnjc timber," eo to speak. Carolina Fire Insurance Associa tion has been organized for the coun ties of Anderson and Oconee. They insure against fire, lightning and cy clones. For particulars see the presi dent, J. L. Whatley, formerly of Sa vannah, who is now located here, and with his wife and two children is stopping at the Brown boarding house. A. H. Dagnall, Esq., of Anderson, was here Friday. Misses Annie May Anderson and Bessie Barron, two of Westminster's popular little ladles, have returned home, after a pleasant visit In Sen eca with Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Anderson. Misses Rosa and Beulah McDonald are on an extended visit to relatives at Camp Hill and Opelika, Ala. Their friends wish for them a pleasant visit and safe return. W. M. Bagwell, representing the Cable Company, of Atlanta, has rent ed a room from Dr. C. M. Walker, next door to the post office, and will open a music emporium. He will keep a first-class line of pianos and organs and other musical Instru ments generally found in the larger music houses. We hear that he has stated that music will be rendered every afternoon to all who wish to call in and listen to it. G. W. Leathers informs us that tho quarantine has been lifted from his residence and the family will be pleased ,to have their friends call and see them any time. Early in the sprint; smallpox broke out in the family and precautionary measures had to be taken to keep the conta gion from spreading any further. As stated two weeks ago, a series of meetings will begin in the Pres byterian church here Thursday even ing, Juue ll, and the preaching will be done by Rev. A. R. Shaw ,of Char lotte. ' The evening services will be held at 8.30. The day services will be fixed after Mr. Shaw arrives. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this meeting . Mrs. John A. Durham and little daughter, Zelpha, left Thursday for Pelzer to spend some time with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Robt. H. Smithson and daughter, Miss Laura, have returned from Bir mingham. Little Miss Bertie Lawrence has been on a visit to relatives at Deer court, Ga. Yesterday A. Zimmerman com menced the erection of his second brick store room 25x100 feet, making the sixth store room now In course of construction on the same block. Miss Hattie Mason, the sixteen year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mason, of Lavonia, Ga., was awarded the medal in music at (lu LaVonia High School at the close of the term. She came In one point of winning the medal for elocution also. Miss Hattie lived in Westminster with her parents until a few years ago, and her friends here congratu late her on her success. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Witherspoon, of Cross Hill, are in town for the summer and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Gilreath, on' Luckie street. We understand there is some probability of Mr. Witherspoon mov ing here in the future and going nto business. A warm welcome awaits him. Westminster is a sacred spot in the memory of Mrs. Witherspoon, both her parents and her little babe being buried here. The marriage of Miss May Hutch ison, of Opelika, Ala., to Marvin May nard, of Winder, Ga., will be solemn ized at the home of the parents of the bride-elect, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hutchison, of Opelika, on June 24th. They will make their home in Win der. Miss Hutchison is a graduate of Brenau College and she ls a young lady of many personal graces and charms. Her sister, Mrs. T. Peden Anderson, of Westminster, will re main in Opelika until after the wed ding. Mr. and Mrs C. P. Adams returned to Seneca yesterday after spending a few days with relatives in Westmin ster. Twenty-three members of theWest minster Camp, Woodman of the World, went toToccoa Sunday after noon td assist the Camp there In memorial ceremonies. The graves of three of the deceased members of Toccoa Camp were decorated with flowers. Mrs. Julia' McDonald left Saturday for Anderson county to visit rela tives. She will also visit at Hart' well and Bowersville while iway. Mrs. W. P. Anderson and three children, Frank, William and Mary, have been visiting in Atlanta the past few days. MIBS Ida McCoy has gone to Newry to make her home with her brother J. G. McCoy. The shipment of fruit from Geor gia is very heavy this summer. Miss Hortense Jones, to the delight of her many friends and admirers, re' turned home Friday from an extend' ed visit to the family of M. T. Smith' son and other relatives at Blrming' ham, Ala. She spent a day in At lanta with relatives on her way home Miss Rena Hunsinger arrived Fri day from the Greenville Female Col lege. Miss Hunsinger is one of Oco nee's most popular and accomplished young ladies. Mrs. T. Peden Anderson and twc children, Harriet and Thomas Peden left Wednesday for Opelika, Ala., tc spend some time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hutchison. Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Brockman, oi Greenville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs Andrew N. Gilreath. Mrs. Brockmar is the daughter of Mr. Gilreath. Miss Hattie Norris returned t< Schenectady, N. Y., last Friday. M. C. Lemiuons, a Confederate vet eran, is in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Peden anc children have returned from a vlsii to Lavonia. Mrs. R. Callaway leaves Wednes day for Atlanta and will return or Saturday with a large line of nev millinery goods. Look for her ad vertlsement next week. After re turning from Atlanta Mrs. Callawa: will leave Westminster for a sum mer vacation and a much needcc rest. During her absence this wee! business will be in charge of Miss M lt. McCord, of Atlanta. The sacrament of the Lord's Sup per will be objierved in the Presbyte r?an church on the fourth Sunday June 28. J. V. Johnson, of Alexandervllle Qa., is spending a few days in West minster. He expects to return oi Thursday to Alexandervllle. Mrs. C. E. Gray attended com moncement at Lavonia week bofon last and visited the family of W. C Mason, Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Walker boarde( No. 85 yesterday for Cleveland, Ohio hy way of Atlanta and Cincinnati whore they go to visit Mrs. Wnlker'i brother, Mr. TurneT. They will g< to Chicago, Buffalo, Niagara Kalli and other points ot note, Returnln) ^9 FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY. Rema of Local interest-Ought to have Four Flection Years. Pair Play, June 8.-Special: Tho Children's Day exercises at the Pres byterlau church on the first Sabbath were largely attended. An Interest ing program was carried oui, and a good collection taken up for home missions. Dr. Harrell addressed the children in some well chosen re marks, which we trust will result in much good. Our genial rural mail carrier, W. J. Knox, has a "substitute" now in the person of John Henry Knox. Con gratulations to W. J., and may the little fellow continue to grow and thrive, and in time make a "substi tute" indeed. Mrs. S. P. Stribllng and Fant Todd visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Todd, at Anderson, last week. The many friends of Mrs. A. T. Thompson will bo sorry to learn that she is still confined to her bed. May she soon recover. Mrs. S. E. Barton visited the fam ily of B. L. Lowery, at Seneca, Sat urday and Sunday. Dr. J. R. Holler, of Alpine, wa3 the guest of Dr. J. R. Holler and family here last Sunday. Miss Hattie King is on an ex tended visit to Adieus.. Ga. The road scrape, with our-efficient Commissioner, Jackson L. Miller.was in our midst last week. We think our roads are in better condition now than they have been for several years past. (This is election year.) It we could have four election years in succession we believe the roads from Fair Play to Walhalla would be smooth enough for a horse to trot the entire distance without breaking vehicles. Hurrah for Jackson Miller! Mr. and Mrs. Joe Browr, of Oak way, visited Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mar ett last Sunday. Little Clifton Cox, of Seneca, ls on a visit to his friend, Tillman Thompson. If the people will elect the proper board, then all our streams will be cleaned out as required by law, and all of our bottom lands reclaimed, and as a consequence our corn cribB and smoke houses will not be in the West any more. Enough of politics. The crops through this section are in the best condition they have been for. a number of yearn. Prosperity would wave her banners over us if it were not for the folly of preced ing years-borrowing money, buying high priced mules and land on cre dit, when we might raise our own mules, cultivate vast acres of land better, thereby making farming a more independent and profitable vo cation. MIBB Emily Compton will leave in a few days to attend the institute in Walhalla. From there she expects to visit other points. Miss Emily is one of Oconee's bright young teach ers, and we predict for her a success ful career. . . . VICTIM OF A~CRAZED BRAIN. Washington Man Terrifies Neighbors, Defies Polire and Kills Himself. Washington, June 7.-After hold ing the police at bay for six hours, Dr. Joseph Posplsiel, an employee of the pension office shot himself in the brain this morning while Insane. Laboring under the delusion that an attempt was being made to murder him, he fired at pedestrians and Into the homes of neighbors, and when the police came he reloaded his pis tol and fired upon them, preventing their near approach to the house. Altogether he fired about fifty shots in ithis way, non0 of which, however, took effect. Before arming himself, Pospislel passed his three little children through the second story window to persons in the adjoining house. His wife remained with him, endeavoring to quiet him, but becoming alarmed when he opened fire on the policemen she fled and joined her children in the iifcighhoiing house. At the time he shot himself Pospislel was sitting in the second story window of his home. He first rolled up his sleeve and injected cocaine in his arm to steady himself for the fatal shot. He plunged forward to the ground and died on the way to the hospital. Dr. Posplsiel came to Washington from Wisconsin about eighteen years ago. they will travel by way of New York and Washington. Mrs. W. W. Tur ner, of At hem;, Ga., is keeping house for them while away. Lee Stribllng is in Newbe. ry visit ing his aunts, Mesdames Kibler and Hunter. His sister, Miss Margie Stribllng, stopped in Newberry for a few days as she was returning from the College for Women at Columbia. Thomas P. Gossett, of Greenville, was here this week. Mrs. C. C. Vaughan is visiting her parents, Mr. anO Mrs. C. E. Miller, at Lavonia. John L. McLIn has the earliest and best tomato plants we have seen. They had grown fruit on them a week ago. Miss Allie Stribling has returned from Piedmont. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cox returned to Pelzer Saturday, after spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cox, of Otk Grove. William Bibb and Robt. E. Norris are attending the reunion of the Con federate veterans at Birmingham. Mr. Bibb will extend bis visit to Pine Bluff, Ark., and spend a while with his brother, John Bibb. Cotton is selling here for twelvo cents. . . k.. , A, L. Goscett. ;