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"TO THINK OWN SELF BE TRUE, AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE MGHT THE DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY. MAN." . By STECK, SHELOR A SCHRODER. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, AUOUST 10, 1008. New g^e. No. 538-Volume LIX.-No. 84. . FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY. Cromer-Grubbs Murringo a Pleasant Surprise-Personal Paragraphs. Fair Play, Aug. 17.'-Special: Mrs. h. C. Marett has for her guests this week Mrs. Martha Simmons Harri son, of Texas, and her granddaugh ter; also Mr. Pitts, a brother of Mrs. Marett, is on a visit to her. ? The many friends of Mrs. Joe Har bin will be sorry to learn of her Ill ness with malarial fever at the home pf her father, B. H. Glymph. Mrs. Evie Smith Wilson, of Ander son county, with her interesting lit tle family, attended services at th? Baptist church here last Sabbath, and will spend several days with tho family of her mother, Mrs. Susan Smith. Mrs. Wilson has many friends here who are always glad ?.o see her. Air. and Mrs. J. E.' Dobbs and sweet little baby. Violet, have re turned from a delightful visit to rel atives at Athens and Macon, Ga. Kev. J. B. Herron will conduct, a series of meetings at the Baptist church here this week. He will be ^ffciJv, assisted by Rev. Graham, of ?Jakway. The family of J. D. Sheldon. Miss Helen Thompson and Clinton Harris have returned from the mountains of North Carolina, where they enjoy ed the good water and pure moun tain breezes, and report a good time all around, despite the first few days of inclement weather. Miss Ethel Marett visited Miss Kate Harris, of Tugaloo, last Satur day. Bennie Grubbs surprised his many frien.h here last Saturday, when it was learned that he and Miss Hattie Cromer, the beautiful and accom plished daughter of Lewis Cromer, of the Fork, had very quietly wend ed their way to Walhalla, and at the home of W. T. Grubbs were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Congratulations to the young couple. Dr. J. R. Heller and brother at tended the Cromer-Grubbs marriage at Walhalla on the 15th. T. R. Harris made a business trip to Anderson last week. The primary will soon be upon us, and to the voters of Oconee county let us urge the great importance of selecting the right men for the right place. There are enough good men in Oconee county to fill the public offices who are without reproach. Does it not behoove you, fellow citi zens, to search diligently for these men, and place them where they can be of inestimable value to the county in which we live? If such men can not be found to fill our public offices, then I say abolish the office. Give lt to those who will work for the good of the county,, placing it on a higher level towards morality, hon esty and Christianity. "Cod give us men! A time like this demands strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and ready hands; Men whom the lust of lucre does not kill; V Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; Men who will not lie; Men who can stand before a dema gogue and damn his treacherous flatteries without, winking Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog in public duty and in private thinking; For while the rabble, with their thumb-worn creeds, Their large, profession and little deeds, mingle in selfish strife, lo! Freedom weeps; Wrong rules the Innd, and walting justice sleeps!" Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hunt attended the funeral of Mrs. William Hunt, nea: Westminster, last Friday. Misa Emily Compton will leave scon to take charge of her school at .Vadlson. Miss Maggie Thompson has closed her school at. Cracker Neck, and will go to Liberty, where she and her sis ter, Miss Leila, will br.ve charge ot the school at that place. *** Wbnt is Best for Indigestion ? A. Robinson, of Drumquin, Onta rio, has been troubled for years with indigestion, and recommends Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as "the best medicine I ever used." if troubled with indigestion or con stipation give them a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial. They are asy to take and pleasant in ef fect. Samples free at the drug stores of J. W. Bell, Walhalla, and W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Hot* from Tugatoo Academy. Tugaloo, At g. 13.-Special: Lum ber ls now be ? np cut off the lot at Old Liberty for a new church at this place, which has been so long needed. The school at the Academy, under the management of Miss Alpha Vowell, is progressing nicely. En rollment 83. Mr. Abbott, with the road ma chine, ls doing some good work through here now. The protracted meeting at this place was postponed on account of the work on the church. The waters of Tugaloo are geitlng low, the rains being so slight fov so long. f. _1 E. P. WOOD LOSES HY FIRE. Had 91,000 insurance in Farmers' Mutual-General News Noirs. New Hope, Aug. 17.-Special: Rev. W. E. Huff has Just closed a success ful meeting. He was assisted by Rev. James, of Georgia. Two were added, to the church. The meeting was largely attended, the house be ing crowded every evening, and much interest, was manifested from beginning to end. Bro. Huff is a young man of ability, great zeal and earnestness, and presented the truth with telling effect nnd great power. Miss Eda Wood, of Seneca, is vis iting her uncle, and many friends of this place. Miss Zuolla Malone and brother, Grover, of Columbia, havo visited their cousin, Miss Dulah Elrod. Garland Seaborn, of Bickens, is vis iting friends and relative? here. James Bryce, of North Carolina, is visiting Mrs. Cynthia Morgan and other relatives. ' Little MIKS Kiarie Malone, of Co lumbia, ls visiting her cousin, Miss Irene El rod. Oscar Kelley, if Anderson, is spending his vacauon with his par ents. We are glad to see his smiling face among us again. Miss Lettie Albertson, from near High Falls, is spending the week with her cousin, Miss Sallie Owens. Miss Rubye Grant and James White have been the guests this week of Miss Alloe White. The Misses McJuokln, of Anderson, visited their cousin, Miss Pauline Kelley, thlB week. Mrs. D. F. Colllcutt and Mrs. P. O. Robertson, of Columbia, are visiting Mrs. T. M. Elrod. Sloan Moore made a Hying trip to Greenville last week. Misses Lou! and Pearl Findley, their brother James, and Furman Looper, of Plckena, who have been spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Elrod, returned this morning. Mrs. Evans Brown and little son, of Anderson, are stopping vith Mrs. Lou Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood, of Spartanburg, are visiting their bro ther, E. P. Wood. Miss Alloe White is home again, after a short visit to friends and rel atives in Plckens and Easley. Miss Carrie Patterson, of Ander son, is visiting her brother, Earl Pat terson. E. B. Last Saturday night, while Rev. W. E. Huff was preaching his last sermon at the series of meetings, the alarm of fire was given, and it was discovered that E. P. Wood's house wa on fire. It was In view of the ein.r..h. about a mile and a half away. Before any help could get there lt was conyumed. Mr. Wood had been away from home and had Just gotten home that evening and waa not well. He did not go to church that night, and one of his children was with him. They had gone to sleep, and about 9 o'clock he WUB waked up by the roof of the kitchen falling in. He saved three feather beds, and one quilt, two counterpanes and tried to save his organ, but almost tore lt up. It was a pitiful sight to see the family next morning around the old chimney, still standing, without a morsel to eat, except as the neighbors brought lt to them; but they got plenty and more than they could eat. They went to the children's and neighbors' homes and were cared for. Not one of the family had a change of rai ment left. The girls all went to church that night and left their hats at home and lost all. M. A. Wood's daughter, of Seneca, was visiting her cousins and she lost her clothing, grip ami all. I have been informed that the neighbors are going vo get. stock to the mill to-morrow to build another house for Mr. Wood. For tunately Mr. Wood had a good In surance, as he was carrying $1,000 in the Farmers' Mutual. He saved only about $?10 worth of goods, so he will get about $970. R. L. B. The thirty-one new members who joined the church at the recent meet. lng, will be baptized the next preach ing day, which will be the second Sunday In September. Henry Glazener, of Evatt, bas pur chased the old Boggs farm. He bought lt from Dr. W. F. Austin. We will he glad to have Mr. Glazener and family in our community. Quite a crowd of the people of this section attended the reunion at Greenville last week. Those who went were K. C. and Sloan Moo-e, R. E. and LUCIOUB White and McMahan Robinson. S. G. Diarrhoea Cured. "My father has for years been troubled with diarrhoea, and tried every means possible to effect a cure, without avail," writes John H. Zir kle, of Philippi, W. Va. "He saw Chamberlain'?* Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised in the Philippi Republican and decided to try it. The result is one bottle cured him and he has not suffered with the disease for eighteen months. Before taking this remedy he was a constant sufferer. He is now sound and well, and although sixty years old, can do as much work as a young man." Sold by J. W. Bel?, Walhalla, and W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Ladies'1 Oxfords. Big Cut Price in Shoes. To reduce our Spring and Slimmer Shoos, we name a great big reduction that we think will move every pair ?o? them, In thia sale aro included the vory latest and newest Shoos to be had, made by the best shoo peoplo itt tho world. Such advertised linos to bo included in this Sale as Florsheim Shoes for the "Man who Cares", Que?n Quolity Shoes for Women, and Star Brand Shoes for everybody. Men's Oxfords. All $1.50 and $1.75 Ladies' Oxfords, cut in this Shoo Salo.* 1.10 All $2.00 Ladies' Oxfords, cut in this Shoo . Sale to..$1.50. All $2.50 Ladies' Oxfords, cut in this Shoe Ha j to.$ 1.65. All Queen Quality Black and Tan $2.50 Ox- ?, fords, cut in this Shoo Sale to.ff I.STO. All $8 and $3.50 Queen Quality Oxfords, cut in this Shoe Salo to. $2.65. All $2.00 Men's Oxfords, cut in this Shoe Sale to.$1.50. All $2.50 Men's Oxfords, cut in this Shoe Sale to.$1.75. All $3.00 Men's Oxfords, cut in this Shoe Sale to.$2o25. All $4.00 Men's Oxfords, cut in this Shoo Salo to. .$2.95. All $5.00 Mon's Oxfords, cut in this Shoe Salo to. .$3.90. Walhalla C. W. & J. E. Bauknight, Walhalla NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER. The Candidates Take the Day-Mat ters of Genera] Interest. Westminster, Aug. 18.-Special: Yesterday the voters at this precinct had an opportunity of looking into the faces and shaking hands with the many candidates for county ornees. County Chairman J. W. Shelor pre sided at the meeting, which was held In the town park. The people gave dose attention and the speeches were well received. Speech-making con tinued for three hours, commencing at 10.50 and closing at 1.50. Superintendent of Education. The first speaker introduced was J. S. Colley, who stated that he had been a teacher In the common schools for eight years; served one term In the oillce and felt better prepared and equipped by reason of bis experience in the work. T. A. Smith first thanked the vot ers for the support received here two years ago; he was no stranger here; had been a teacher for sixteen con secutivo years; thought a man seek ing this office ought to have at least ten years' experience In teaching. Wade C. Hughs spoke of the natu ral resources of our county and the people who inhabit it. Our country surpasses any on the globe in nntu ral resources. He mentioned the manufacturing and mining indus tries. He spoke of the common and high school systems and told of the importance of getting bold of the children at an eirly period as the. best remedy for ignorance. We must look to the salvation of our country, and to get that we must have a good citizenship. J. H. Cantrell said that In some States in the Union the white and col ored people are seen in the same school. This is not right and duty demands a separation. He had been a teacher fifteen years, loved the work and was not ashamed of his rec ord. Character is lo, med first at the fireside and then in the school room. Lives are not failures then. John L. McWhorter said he had no past record and no past stewardship to make account of. In a few well chosen words he threw bouquets at his opponents and then became seri ous on the things that lie close to the heart on educational lines and the high school system ns it exists to day. He has fourteen years' experi ence in teaching, he said, and be stands for everything that is for the best interests of the school. House of Representatives. Rev. C. D. Mann said he had watch, ed the history of Westminster with interest for the past 32 years and rejoiced in her prosperity. He real ized he had as many friends here as anywhere In the county. He defend ed himself against the charges made against him In regard to higher taxes and increase in salaries of county officers. Said taxes were reduced % of a mill after'he went to the Legis lature aud they were one mill less to day than a year ago. He re^nrded the grand jury as a high tribunal and Introduced a bill for Increase of salary for three offices because they recommended lt. W. M. Fennell was glad to meet such a large audience. The question ls, are all of you glad to meet me? Billy had bot shot for his opponents. He said, I am the man that jumped on the grand jury. If the foreman of the grand jury would take a dose of strychnine It would kill Mann first. He spoke of the schools and colleges. "We will never have any convicts to work in the county as long as you have lawyers at Walhalla." His platform was equal taxation. Had no record to relate. W. M. Brown was In favor of tho common schools having a longer term; we are top-heavy on salaries and appropriations. He was for the best government possible; did not believe In extravagance; favored pen sion fund, and thought South Caro lina ought to show her love and pa triotism in continuing to make the veterans comfortable; was opposed to the immigration bureau. Told of faithfulness in the House and was not ashamed of his record. P. P. Sullivan spoke Just seven minutes. He favored cutting out and restricting everything that was worthless and repealing whatever was obnoxious to the people; favored the primary schools being put on a better educational basis. The com mon schools, he said, had in a large measure been neglected. The destiny of our country hangs on these. If a boy has the advantages of the com mon schools, anl if he ts any nccount, he will get a college education. He will burn the midnight oil or have lt. Such a c.'ilzen will be an honor and a credit to his country. Mr. Sulli van stated that he had no political record and was glad he was no stran ger here. He was cheered on taking his seat. State Senate. E. E. Vernor was Introduced first for the State Sonata and received close attention. He told of the work be had been engaged in for the past eight years, which had become a law and was recorded on the statute books. He told of his work on the bills in keeping bankers within the limit, of the law, the sinking fund, compulsory school law, etc. Speak ing of the high school he said, "We have brought the collage td the boy and lt is here to stay." Mr. Vernor spoke for some length on the Hen law as a detriment to our people, as In some sections under such a law the crop la sold before lt ls planted. He was cheered on taking his scat. J. R. Earle, who st?nde for re-elec tion for State Senator, was the last speaker for the day. He ls, he said, an advocate of temperance and fa vors any bill that will make South Crolina appear white on the map. He compared a few figures as to the sale of liquor under the present and the old Bystem, which showed an In crease of from 20 to 25 per cent un der the present Bystem. He called attention to the misfortune' Oconee suffered in 190o, when $8,000 worth of bridges were swept away in one night and the means devised to tako care of the county, which necessitat ed higher taxes. He told ot the suc cess of their plans with the Georgia Commission in getting tish up the Savannah and Tugaloo. . By next spring they hope to have shad run ning up the stream. Religious Services. A vory successful meeting is in progress at the Old Westminster Bap. tist church. Rev. S. A. McDaniel has been preaching day and night for tho past ten days. There Is a deep spirit ual interest. Twenty-three have uni ted with the church up to this time. Rev. Joseph Planl has Just com menced to assist Rev. McDaniel In the work of saving .souls. It looks like somebody is going lo get left by holding cotton too long. Tile prices are not as good os they were a few weeks ago. Rev. Joseph Planl will preach In the Baptist church at Walhalla Sun day and Sunday night by Invitation of the pastor, Rev. L T. Weldon. He was born in Italy, converted from the Catholic to the Baptist faith under the preaching of one of our Stato missionaries, Rev. W- Hi Canada, while in Brazil. After completing his course at the seminary at Louis ville it is Mr. Plant's purpose to go to Brazil as a missionary. W. J. Reeder returned to Dalton, Ga., this week, after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. H. J. Reeder. MrB. R. Galloway will leave to morrow for a two weeks' stay In At lanta. The business will be hi charge of Mrs. Sallie Echols during her ab sence. Because of the date for tho pul Ho speaking of the candidates for Sollet, tor here being in conflict with the date for the State campaign meeting at Walhalla the aspirante for that office, J. J. McSwaln, P. A. Bonham, A. H. Bagnall and M. C. Long, lecld ed to come yesterday. They arrived on No. 39 Jus. ns the county cam paign was coming to a close. Rain prevented them from speaking In the open air at the park. They spoke In a vacant store room. We haven't the time to comment on their speeches to-day, further than to say they were enthusiastically received. Yesterday we learned that Mrs. Munson, wife of H. Robt. Munson, dropped dead at their home on tho Hunter place, four mjjes below West minster, late Saturday afternoon. She leaves three daughters and four sons, besides her husband, to mourn her death. Ono of her sons, L. L. Munson, holds an Important position with the PennRyivanla Railroad Com pany, with headquarters In New York City. Wright and Jesse Munson, two other sons, and prominent railroad men, reside In Columbia and Char lotte, respectively. Mrs. Munson was a daughter of the late James MesBor, who ls remembered by citizens of this community. The Messer old homestead is located in one of the most prosperous sections of the coun ty, and Is now owned by J. D. Wynn, a grandson. She leaves one sister, Mrs. E. L. Johnson. Interment took place In the Old Westminster ceme tery Sunday afternoon. Mr. Munson has the sympathy of many friends lu the loss of his companion. T. N. Carter has opened a stock of grain and groceries at his cid stand. Seneca and Westminster base hall nines crossed bats here yesterday, re sulting in a victory for Westminster by the score of 14 to 6. The citizens' band furnished music and cheered Westminster on to victory. The nicest and most enjoyahlo event In social circles that we have attended in a long time was an "at homo" given by Miss Mary L. Carter, at the beautiful home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carter, on Thurs day evening, August 13, from 8.30 to 11.30. lt wns gwen in honor of Miss Carter's charming visitors, Miss Su sie Rodgers, of Finney, Va., Miss An nie M. Page and William Page, of Hartwell. Japanese lanterns were seen dazzling from the piazzas and the numerous shade trees in the lawn, which made everything very pretty and Inviting. Games such as "Naming Flowers," "StateB and their Capital Cities," were played In the open air. Mrs. John R. Moore pre sided at the punch bowl. Delicious ice cream, with nabisco wafers, was served. The walters were Misses Nelle Smith, Gladys Carter, Grace Stribling, Christine McConnell and Caroline Carter. Miss Carter's guests included Misses Alva and Vera Jame son, susie Rodgers, Eileen Thompson, Maud simpson, Bessie Simpson, Rena Harrell, Laura Smithson, Maude Stribling, Beulah McDonald, Daisy Foster, Margie Stribling, Annie Bello Miller, Myrtle Zimmerman, Ruble McGee; Messrs. Clinton Marett, W. D. Hull, C. O. Whltmire, Ottaway Marett, B. O. Whitten, Loos Zimmer man, J. H. Carter, H. R. Zimmerman, Moses Terrell, Sam Jameson, S. O. Moon, Guy Simpson, Forman Simp son, Ben Simpson, A. M. Norris, R. B. Honea, Appleton Johns, Carter Mc Connell; Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Mooro. Mt*. J. R. Garner, ut Lockhart, 1? .(Continued on Fourth Page.)