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TO THINK OWN SELF BE TRUl* AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS TUE NIOUT THE DAY, THOU CANSTyNOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN. Y JAYNKS, 5HELOR, SMITH & STECK. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MAY 15, 1907. NEW SERIES, NO. 473._VOLUME L VIII_NO. 20 Mar, 3 S, Thc Special Ri HE ( TAILORING OF CINC will dispIajP?t our cstablishmci smart Sifting and Sut Yow are cordially asked tc of fabrifts and fashions, even if y DC.JW. & J E. IT PAYS TO WALHALLA, SOI ~v-L-.i...-rr BOYLE PRELIMINARY SHOKT. -'?-*-?, Ulai? Clinrged with Abduction Not Ready for Hearing. Sharon, Pa., March 2,9.-IP requir ed but a few minutes Thia afternoon for the preliminary hearing of Jas. H. Boyle, charged with the abduction of Willie .Whltia. Two questions and answers made up the proceedings. "What is your name?" asked Jus tice S. S. Gilbert. "James H. Boyle," wae the reply. "Do you want a bear!ag on the charge of abduction now?" he was asked. . "Not at this time," he replied, and (hO then ri MC wad over. Bail wab'flxed at $25,000, which, it tfj said, Boyle has no chanco of se curing, and the prisoner was return ed/to the jail at Mercer on the first tra In. About 500- persons, impelled liv curiosity, surrounded^t>|io station. /Vf;'1?re Boyle was waiting' in mortal ter (ror for the train, but not the ill Khtest demonstration against him .ns made or Indicated. Y The statement that Mrs. Boyle was /Helen McDermott Is doubted hero, 'from the fact th?t not one of the Mc Dermott family has extended her any* aid so far as the public*^ nows or put In an appearance since her arrest. She haB been positively identified by Sharon people as James Boyle's wife, but beyond that her Identification is not known here. The Whitla family will leave to morrow for some place which C:?y refuse to name, in search of quiet and rest after their recent harrowing experiences. A Pleasant Physic. When you *vant a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Stomach end Liver Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle In their action and always produce a pleasant .cathartic effect. Call at Dr. J. W. Bell's, Walhalla, or W. J. Lunney's, Seneca, for a free sample. Durant's Nomination Confirmed. (News apd Courlor. ) E. W. Durant, Jr., will be the next ollector of the port of Charlean. be United States Senate has con flrmet1 his nomination to that office. The appointment having been mado by President Taft'immedlately after tho converting of tho present Con gtenH. Mr. Durant, who is one of the leadirig business men of the city, b? lng ono of the owners of the E. P. Hurton Lumbor Company, and who ls also popular soolally, has received t?6 tiflcation of his appointment, but ho will not take .charge of the office until the arrival of his conni lesion. The Only Baking road? from Royal Grape Crean -Mad0 from Gi A Guarantee bl He^thful, DeKcio ?presentative of I.LOBE COMPANY, ?INNAT!, nt their entire complete line of new rimer Woolens, > attend this interesting display ou don't wish to place an 01 BAUKNICHT, PAY CASH. JTH CAROLINA. A BLOW AT THE SOUTH. Alleged that Right of Franchise Is Honied th? Negro. Washington, March 30.-Repre sentative Bennett, of New York, has off bred a bill for the amendment ot u<y apportionment of the Sixtieth ?' - gress, reducing the representa tion of States which deny to negro .cltisens the right of franchise. Mr. Bonnet's bill specifies the re ductions he would have made, giving Alabama five Instead of niue repre sentatives, Arkansas five instead of s?ven. Florida two instead of three, Georgia six instead of eleven, Louisi ana four instead of Seven, Mississippi three instead of eight, North Caro lina seven Instead of eight, Texas thirteen instead of sixteen, Virginia seven instead of ten, and South Car olina three instead of sevon. ? Co With a Rush. The demand for that wonderful stomach, liver and k'idney cure. Dr. King's New Life Pills, is astounding. Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla, and W. J. Lunney, Seneca, say they never saw tho Uko. It's because they never fall to cure sour stomach, constipa tion, indigestion, biliousness, jaun dice, sie.', headache, chills and mala ria. Only 26c. / Old Liberty News. Old Liberty, March 29.-Special: The farmers of this section are get ting badly behind with their work, owing to so much rain. J. M. Taylor was kicked on the leg by a horse one day last week, and painfully hurt. However, we hope that it ls not a serious injury. Quite'a number of people attended the picnic at Tugaloo school house last Friday. The afternoon was spent in songs, recitations, etc., by the school, which were enjoyed by all . present. Rev. R. L. Davis has been elected as pastor of Old Liberty church for the ensuing yea?. Services every second Sunday and Saturday before. Fred Vickery and Claude Scott, of Toccr>a, Ga., attended tho picnic at Tugaloo Friday. The church at this place has pur chased a;nice organ, which is a great help to the song service. A. Z. Card of 'Thanks. Editor Courlor: We dosijre to ex press our sincere thanks and appre ciation to tho good peoplo of this community fer tu<dr kindnos3 and attention in our. recent loss of our dear husband, father and u??le, May God's blessings rest upon thuin all. Mrs. W. li. B. Corbin and Children. m PotVOER altttely Ture % Powder i \ of Tartar -apes : Pure, tis Food FROM* WESTMINSTER. IN n body Accept*-Local News. Autos Plentiful. (By A. L. Gossett)jk Westminster, March 30.-^8peclal: Tho citizens of Westminster (and Oconee county residing on the Uno of tho proposed railroad to Townvllle, between this place and Oakwuy) are requested to meet at the City Hall on next Friday light, April 2, it 8 p. m., to consider a proposition made by Townvllle in reference to building said road. Rev. M. E. Peabody, now of Adel, Qa., has been called to become the pastor of the Westminster Presbyte rian church for one-half of his time. He preached and visited among the Westminster group ot churches a month ago and made a fine impres sion. ?thans (Qa.) Presbytery is now in session, and that body will dismiss Rev. Peabody to be received Into South Carolina Presbytery .which convenes at Easley, April 13. He will ?Teach at Fair Play next Sab bath, April 4, at ll a. m., and here on the Becond Sabbath. Rev. Pea jody is an unmarried man and lives .villi his mother and sister Mr. and Mrs. T. Peden Anderson and t^O children, Harriett and Thos. P?den7"*rr? visiting Mrs. Anderson's sister at Winder, Qa. Miss Sue Mlze, a charming young lady o' Toccoa, spent several days last week with her friend, Miss Jes BIO Jones? Mrs. j." C. Beard|h: visited In At lanta this week. Mrs. H. B. Zimmerm?h returned Monda/ from Atlanta, where she spent a couple of weeks wltt?b?.' son, W. M. Zimmerman, and ter, Mrs. O. M. Stockton. J. Carter, of Gainesvill few days last week In Wei Cadet Roy A. St ri bl in short visit te his parents Mrs. W. J. Stribling, has retii Clemson. The friends of Jonathan R. Cl land and T. D. Poore regret to kn that they continue to be very sick. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. J. H. Bibb Mon day afternoon next at 4 o'clock. Sub ject i "Faith;" Hebrews ll. Mrs. Howe, the mather of Tom Rothell, died very suddenly Sunday while walking out near her son's home.'" She resided With her son In the Oak Grove section. Interment 'took place yesterday. Mrs. W. J. Stribling and Miss Allie Stribling visited at "Liberty Lodge, the hospitable home of Major and Mrs. W. J. Stribling, near Wal halla, last Lalurday, There are getting to be so many automobiles, bicycles and goat wag ons in Westminster that a poor man has got to watch his weuk points and his mules, too, Sloan Moore ls occupying the Pitts house.In West End. Mr. Moore ls a newly married man, his bride bejns Miss Mary Cox, of the New Hope sec tion. Mrs. J. M. Jameson and Miss Della Jameson, both of Easley, have been on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Orr and family. W. E. Rhyne has sold his house and lot to Epson Powell. T. M. Elrod, of the New Hope sec tion, was over to see his half-brother, Dr. W A. Strickland, a few days ago. Effective March 26, fast mail train No. 43 stops at Westminster to ac commodate passengers. This train is due to arrive at 2.56 a. m., and a person can now go to Atlanta, at tend to business and return home the same day. Miss Clara Holcombe, of Anderson visited the families of J. 8. Lawless and Bruce Smith recently. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Smith visited j-in Oakwny Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Prichard and two chil dren, Parker and Rubie, of Tokeena, spent last Saturday and Sunday In Westminster with the families of W. S. Prichard and J. S. Lawless. Mr. and Mrs. John Ables and little son, Kennis, of the Oak G. ovo sec tion, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs, J. S. Lawless. Miss Trule King, of the Tokeena section, visited Mr?. W. 8. Prichard and Miss Mattie Cleveland the latto/ part of last week. Mrs. T. N. Carter was .called ?> , J Hartwell last Saturday to* tue bod - j side of her mother, Mrs. J. W. Wfj Hams, who ls very sick. Doss Ables ls visiting bis home folks, Mr. and .Mrs. J. S. Lawless. Ke\. ano Mrsi .1. H. Stone, of Sen eca, spent Saturday nigh! ..;.'.. Itt. and Mis. Q P. Puckett and ia nilly. They wove n route to . Toxaway. where Mr. stone had an appointment to preachaSunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Terrell return ed yesterday from a week's visit to their daughter, Mrs.,.!. H. Garner, tu' Lockhart. Dr. W. J. Carter is.In Birmingham, Ala., In attendance noon thc Nation al Dental Association. D. I. Mu ikey went .to Charleston last Saturday,, L. G. Gaston has purchased a Max well touring car and will oporate it for public service. K. W. Marett has also nought a Maxwell runabout. Both ?ars came in this wcok from Atlanta;' John A. Durham returned {rom } Charleston Thursday. A terrific I" wind storm passed through tills section at I o'clock Thursday morning.;.. No serious danit I age reported. THE INCOME TAX LAW. Preparations Boing Made to Enforce It? Provisions. I Comptroller General A. W. Jones has sent out the following letter to Auditors all over South Carolina: "To County Auditors: tinder the Code of Laws of South Carolina, Sections 276 and 370, the Comptrol ler General ls required to prepare and transmit Instructions to carry Into effect the provisions of the tax laws, and to decide all questions which may arise as to the true con struction of the same. "The Instructions thus given shall be obeyed by, and the decisions thus made shall be binding upon all coun ty, town and municipal officers. "By virtue of the authority vested by law in the Comptroller General with the approval of the Governor, the time for making the Income tax returns are hereby extended to May 1, 1909. After that date, the pen alty of 50 per cent must attach upon all who shall have then failed or re fused to make such returns. Immediately upon receipt of these instructions, you are directed to pre pare a Hst. of all persons who you may believe are liable for the income tax. In prepariag this list you should call on and consult with the mem bers of the county and township boards of assessors, and such citizens as may in your opinion have informa tion touchlug the income of those lia ble. You are further directed to place m the hand ot euch person so listed an income tax blank and re quire such person to fill out said re turn and swear to same. "In case any person refuse or fail to, file or swear to said return, proceed to assess vne amount of their income upon information and belief, and add thereto a penalty of 50 per cent Mid charge the aggregate upon your tax duplicate. On May 1 you are required to file with the Comptroller General dupli cates of the above lists, together with a statement as to each taxpayer, shoeing the action taken by him. t'/'Yours very truly, A. W. Jones. "Comptroller General." t approve the extension of time to makefile returns referred to. 3k>, M. F. Ansel, Governor. In tili? year Just passed, according to the report from the office of thc Comptroller General tho following were the receipts from the income tax collections: Abbeville $47, Aiken $116.45, An derson $10.20. Charleston $3,577.40, Cherokee $101.18, Chester^! 10.14, Edgefleld $247.55, Fairfield HttMA Georgetown $286.03, Greenville^2T, Kershaw $114.86, Lancaster $58.27 Lexington $57.50, Marlon $36.25, Marlboro $36, Newberry $205.91. Oconce $11,50; Orangeburg $124.38 Richland $1,191.49, Spartanburg $1,. 401.04. Sumter $323.93, Union $325.50, Yo?k $211.20. Total $8, 664.88. Requirements of thc Law. The law requires the return of al regular business and luvestmont in come from all sources, except fron non-taxable bonds, except that actu al business expenses or the cost o: making the income may be deducted You cannot, deduct any invest men ts you may make in stocks bonds, property, life insurance oi building or loan companies, for sud Investments represent income. After ascertaining your net in come as above defined, $2.500 li deducted as being non-taxable. Income from investments in ethe States is taxable at the residence o the citizen. In law the residence o the husband is the residence of th wife. The reluctance In making th?s returns is reallied, and for the rea son that the law's enforcement ha been lax throughout the State, n penalty will be attached in case yo comply by May 1st. Otherwise, th estimate made on information ot ta.lnablo will be entered against th tax-payer with 50 per cent penalt for non-return. The enforcement of the Income ta law may bring about some Interes lng 'developments this year. It u subject of general discussion an comment. .* -.-, A Burry l p Calli ' < -Qulok: Mr. Druggist-- Qvlek! - .bos ?if r.uokion's Arnica Salve rtero's. a quarter-For the love I Moses/ hurfyl Baby's burned bin self terribly-Johnnie cut his fo< with tim axe -Mamie's scaldn.d-*-I qan'i wallt from idles DiUl? bi hoil? -sind rny eoVuS ache. Sho g< lt and soon -cured all the family, lt tho' greatest healer-, on earth. Bo by all druggists. Tho exb.lblthin of spring milllnel and pattern hats at the miillne store yf alva, a, Canaway & Co. t the opening days warf the prettie eyer sienln Westminster. The Ea ter headgear for the ladles was v? stylish, and the deft touch in trlr ming by Miss Cora Denny, the. fas lonablo trimmer, made *heti\ mo beautiful, and every one who boug o hat *ras pleased. Airs. Wilson and Miss Wihon, m thc? and sister of Mrs, M. E. Broc man, have returned to Greenville c ter spending a few days in .WOP titi I star as the guests of Prof Tho farmer? are becoming attxlo to see favorable weather for prepa int their land, putting in ferttlitf nsd getting reijdy to plant a crop. LOCA I. MATTERS ABOUT SENECA. Among Ibo Milliners-Social Note? About Town. _ " aeneca, March 80.--Special: On Thursday, April 1st, {.he B'tpi^es and business houses. "Will close at f>.3(i o'clock. And this ls no April fool. The skating rink management is putting in a hardwood floor, and lt is said that the new floor will be ready for business Tuesday night. . Misses Morgan and Fincanm'm showed a handsome line of spring hats at their opening last Thursday and Friday. There was a stre?m of visitors throughout both days, and the handsome display drew m ?ny ex pressions Ot admiration. J. H. Adams is still showing his Kastor hats, which give the very highest type of style and workman ship. His attractive millinery de partments, now on the first floor, are a popular resort for feminine shoppers. R. Anderson is arranglug for his millinery opening, which will be the most extensive and elaborate he has ever shown. His pattern hats will eclipse all former efforts, and he will douolless enjoy a fine share of the hat trade. Mrs. R. P. Cochran has opened a branch millinery store in East End, and this, with the large establish ment in Webt End, gives this old re liable Arm a strong hold upon the hat-buying public. Prom the above notlcet. the public will understand that Seneca is head quarters for the best and strongest millinery trade in the up-country. F. S. Holler^an ls laying lumber on his lot on Fair Play street for the purpose of building. Miss Mary Cherry will leave next week for Florida, whero she will be the guest for one month In the Ex ecutive Mansion, Governor Gilchrist being a relative of Miss Cherry. J. E. Dendy, of Laurens, spent last night in Seneca on route to Hartwell, where he goes to move his family to Laurens, Mrs. Dendy and tho children having been visiting there sine? their departure from this placo. Misses Annie Vernor and Hannah Beard, .of Walhalla, visited Seneoa last week and wore guests of Miss May Hamilton. '? Mrs. T. E. Dickson, of Columbia, ls with her sister, Mrs. F. L. Sitton, who ^critically ill at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Huff have been nursing a very sick baby for a week, their baby boy having been 111 With pneumonia. The little bne 'fSKlm provlng. Mrs. D. P. Thomson, of Walhalla, ?peat to-day in Seneca, accompany ing her mother, Mrs. Thomsou, of Gaffney, this far, en ro"te to her home, after a visit to Dr. and Mrs. Thomson at Walhalla. A number of base ball enthusiasts saw the game at Clemson to-day between Clemson and Riverside. The result was 5 to 4, in favor of the for mer. \ Rev. C. 8. Blackburn attended the Bible Conference in Atlanta las! week. On Sunday night he detailed the workings of the conference in e most interesting and edifying talk al the Baptist church. Mrs. J. R. Moore, of Westminster visited Seneca last week. The members of the Ladies' Aie and Missionary Society of the Pres byterian church will bear In min< tho fact that at the next meeting o the society, which will be on Mon day, April 5th. the contributions t< the orphans' box will be brought fo the purpose of packing the box. Remember the Easter egg hunt ii I the grounds of the, Episcopal churcl on Saturday, the 10th, at 4 o'clock. A charming meeting of the Taos day Social Circle was held with Mr* F, M, Cary last week. As tho mem bera are supposed to be export, net dle-vomen, lin) hostess had planne a surprise in' the shape ot' a UOiqu hemstitching contest. After flftee minutes, time was called and the hit of work were given into the hands c ;Mrs. B. F. Sloan as judge. Mot ?dame? T W. Strlblittg and C. V. U< 'C?rey tied', and upon, u draw th prise; a haudsoriRe thimble, went t the latter. Tho Judge oharlt?bl Claimed the consolation, a book < needles. At Hie close of the cai tc.-t the hostess, assisted hy li? daughter, Miss Helen, served a d< llghtf?l salad course; with (ped Miss Mary Cherry was hostess 1 the Once-a-Week Club U it wee! After tho usual business prograi was dispensed with, i.ie meeting Wi tuned over to the hostess, wh ed an elaborate coarse luncheon. The next meeting of tjie Social Ci clo will be held with Mrs. T. E. fltril ling. Next Friday evening at 7,30 ?'cloc a meeting of the Library Assoelatlo will bo hold at the ros'dence of D H. Burgess. This being the tim for the election ot officers, lt fa iii por*3ul that, the metnbftrs Attem Remember, If? you stay at hi..na an the election goes Contrary to you 'Judgment; then you hnvo nov ri kick. At a meeting of the City Conn? last night T. W. StrlbHng was el oct? I Treasurer on ncoount o? the roslgni l.tion of the late Treasurer, Ceo. V -- -1. -.- -'"-'?-?'^ - " ? FACTS FROM FAIR PI AV. Children'* Day Observed- "J.ociti Par* ugruphs-Streets Worked, Fair Play, March 28.-Sp?cial r Mr;., t>. Iii Harri? and little son, Nor nmu Lander, of Portman, are on au extenden visit to relativen here. Mis? Dora May? is. teaching a flours Ishlng school near Levon la. Miss Kthel ?Marett and Dessl? Van diver, of Woa.tuiiustor, visited rela tives here the week-end. Tho many friends of Mr?. I). V> Wright wltlwvglad to learn Bho haa recovered frbih her recent Illness. Mrs. W. L. Dohho and Misa Desslc? May? spent last Saturday with M iv and Mrs. H. 1). Whitworth, near Lavouln. Dr. J. R, Relier ls rapidly r?cov* orlng from his ?pell of rheumatism and will soon be able to resume hi* practice. "Children's Day" was fittingly ob served at the Presbyterian church last sabbath, and an Interesting pro gram of recitations and songs was. well rendered. At the close C. BL. Gray, of Westminster, gave a short talk In regard to Sunday school work, which was heartily enjoyed. lt ls with great* pleasure that weV: announce the acceptance of Rev. Mr? Peabody to serve as pastor of tlile^ church thia year, giving them th? " first Sabbath in each month. C. E. Gray and W. C. Peden, Westminster?were among tho visite hero laBt Sabbath, tives bera last Sabbath. Mrs. W. L. Dobbs and mott visiting at tho latter's old home Itv the Mountain Creek section of An derson county. Prof. Parker was a business vis itor to Lavenia. Ga,, last Saturday. ITho friends of Mrs. E. f\ Marett, will be sorry to learn of her Hine :; and hope for a rrpid recovery. Drummers were plentiful vu ? little burg lust week, and our mer chants are doing a thriving business. I ,We must not forget the all-lmporl ant fact that the streets of Po|f Plaj have been ditched and no boats, flats or canoes will he needed now tn or der for pedestrian: ? 1 a ul other authoVM For Diseases o? til Nearly a?^iseases o! the s' as eczeriWpetter. snit rheum barbers' 'itch, are character! an Intense tching and smavtlng.wh often makes life a burden and di tnrhs sleep and rest. Quick relio may g$ had by applying Chamber lain's-Salve. lt allays the itching and smarting almost Instantly. Many ses havo been cured by its UBO. For fe by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. Lunney, Seneca. South Union News. Soutn Union, March 29.-Spocialr At the meeting of the library associa Hon of the White Rock school a re organization waa effected with the following officers: President, Mrs. J. B, Mci unl<In ; vico president, ,Mlfl's Vera Crawford; Secretary and trea surer, Miss Kate Harris; librarian, Mrs, J. M. Dowls. Mrs. Lucy Burriss, of Richland, ls visiting relatives and friends hore. Fair Play Lodge, No, ?4, W. O. W., has erected a handsome inonu meat to the memory ot the late J. Claude Burriss. The i/outh I'nien High t School closed very unexpectedly cn March 22. The principal, Mrs...H. C. Dunn, was called to the bedside pf her hut* band, who ie seriously ill in Green ville. Owing to the sudden close there were no public exercises. At the conference meeting of tho . South Union Baptist church Rev. I, E. McDavld, Of Royston, On., waa. j called to serve as pastor during the remainder of the year, It is not known yet whet he* Bro J McDnvld will accept < ' .lohn Massey, .lames P?rtala pud B, Harris attended th? county leetlng oMiio farmers' Educational and Co Operative Uploii at < l?k Grove. They repqrt a large and en thusiastic meeting. Mrs* H. C. Danu and little son, Jlautoh, lett on Kia n h 23 for their home In iii"-MIviii*-. Attifer teaching a successful tomi h> the hjgh.s*heo! Mrs. Dunn will he greatly uiissod, not only hy her pupils-, but b'y tim Qqmmunity at large. The young, ladles of the South Un ion Sunday school have organised a Phllathea Clans with fohrto?rt mem bers. CH.. t -..??>---'-r^ - Uns? Movihtf Curs Callide. Pittsburg, Marc? ,27.--?-Throe per in ?vere killed, two probably tn illy 'b,\?Ct and fifteen others sus tlno? Injuries late, this afternoon pr a head-on collision between two electric cars On .the Pittsburg and i?i.tler striiet* railway, near1 Bryaut station, this county. The accident k .is said ?o havt? boon caused by a.nils? tn I? in orders given, the south-bouudi car. * f?.OOO Homeless In Rusel** f5 V i * 'imi 't I Odessa, Russia," March SO.--As th? reen lt of heavy flood's in Bessarabia and Kherson 6,000 persone are home less, and 30,000 domestic uni m.ii.-, have porlshed\ fit is believed that a numbor of persons were killed by tho over rush of wale? .which destroyed may villages. ?