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BUILDING MAJE RIDGE ROAD. Delegation Encouraged -- Another Conferoneo to He Held. (Anderson Mail, 8th.) The Anderson delegates aro at home from Washington, whore "a con ference was held with Prosldout Fin ley and Col. Andrews, of tho South ern Railway, In roferonco to tho pro hosed completion of the Bluo Rldgo road through the mountains to Knoxville, Tenn. Prosldout Flnlev told tho delegation that the matter would be brought to tho attention of the directors of the Southern, and that another conference would be arranged later on, to bo hold at Washington, when there could be a more definite discussion of the mat ter. (ion. M. L. Bonham, who ls chair man of the committee named by tho Chamber of Commerco to have charge of 'the mattor, said to-day that thoro ls every reason to bo encouraged over the result of the conference. It was not expected that a promise would be secured that work on tho road would begin at once, but .that a new Interest would be worked up in the matter on the part of tho railroad heads. This has been accomplished and a socond conference is to bo arranged. It was a strong dologatlon that met with tho railroad officials. Tho members came from points along the line from Charleston, S. C., to Frank lin, N. C., and it was shown that tho whole section that would bo traversed is deeply and earnestly Interested In the completion of tho road-even to the extent of niedging money with which to aid ii its construction. The plea for the finishing of tho road was prosonted in a stronger manner than lt hon ever been before, and a better Impression was made. President Finloy was much im pressed when Gen. Bonham nskod that, in the event the Southern did not see flt to finish tho road, under what terms and agreement would tho rights of way, charter, franchise, etc., be turned over to the people inter ested along the route, the road to he built by thom. Mr. Finley said that tlie matter had never before been presented In so business-like a man ner as that, and that while there were others to he consulted, he would bring the question before the proper authorities. The conference was held at noon Friday In the offices of President Finley, and lasted for two hours. At Washington tho delegation was joined hy Congressman Wyatt Aiken, of Ab beville, who went with the members before the railroad officials. From Anderson those who were there were: Messrs. M. L. Bonham, B. F. Mnuldiu, Lee G. llolleman. A. M. Carpenter, J. R. Shelor, R. E. l.igon and W. R. Osborne. Messrs. R. T. Jaynos and 10. L. Horndon from Walhalla; (!. W. Glg nilliat and Dis. E. C. and Wm. R. Doyle from Seneca; Dr. R. B. Day and S. h, Eskow, from Pendleton; D. A. (leer from Bolton. Abbeville was represented by F. R. Gary, F. IO. Harrison and Charles D. Brown: Newberry by E. ll. Aull; Columbia hy R. .1. Blalock; Char leston by IO. W. Durant, and Frank lin. N. C., by S. L. Rogers and Mr. Day. While nothing of a very definite nature was accomplished by the con ference, the matter was laid before the Southern olllcials In a more busi ness-like manner than over before, and an impression was made. The officials have been convinced thal the people are determined in their ef forts to get the road through. The fact that a second conference is to be arranged ls taken hy tho members of the committee as an en couragement, and the fight for the completion of tho road is not ended, but just begun. TO INCREASE THE APPLE CROP. Large Number of Trees to Be Set Out In tho Northwest. . Contracts have been awarded to nurseries to set out 2,000,000 apple and other fruit trees in Eastern Washington and North and Central Idaho this season. Of these more than 400,000 will he planted in Spokane county, Washington, which already has l,r>00,000 trees. Fifty thousand trees are being planted near Lewiston, Idaho, whllo twenty milos north of McArthur, Idaho, 1 , 600 acres are being prepared for ap ple culture. Another company ls clearing 1,100 acres two miles north of Kootenat, idaho. These lands will be devoted to orchards. The Arca dia Company is clearing and planting a tract of 17,000 acres In the north ern part of. Spokane and southern Stevens counties, Washington. This land was a forest until a few years ago. It ls expected that not less than 2,000,000 acres of logged-off lands in Eastern Washington and Oregon, Northern Idnlio and Western Mon tana will be cleared during tho next five years and devoted to general farming, dairying and orchards. All-Buy Singing nt Pall Creek. There will be an all-day singing at Pall Creek church on the third Sun day in May, conducted by Prof. R. M. Holding and other singers of Bickens county. The Oconeo singers aro also Invited to ho present. Everybody come and bring well-Illled baskets. Hcini-Aiinunl Singing Convention. The Setnl-Annual Singing Conven tion will meet next Sunday at Pop lar Springs Haptist. church. All sing ers please come and bring your song books and have a good singing. J. F. Morton. Tho Rogulnr Communication of Bluo Ridge Lodge, No. 92, I SftQjRI A- F? M" wlH b0 hold next MSBSil Friday evening, 12th in stant, at 8 o'clock. Work in M. M. degree. J. B. S. Dendy, W. M. W. O. White, Socrotary. COMM Ii NOE M E NT DATES. Sermon nt Lu rh eran Church Next Sunday Morning hy Dr. Frazer. The Walhalla High School will close next week. The following an nouncements apply to tho closing: Tho commencement sermon will be preached by Rev. W. H. Frazer, of tho First Presbyterian church, An derson, at the Lutheran church on Sunday morning, May 14th, at ll o'clock. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednes day of next week the final examina tions will be held. All pupils must bo present for these examinations. No pupil will receive a promotion card who is absent from any exami nation. Class day exercises will bo held on Friday morning, May 19th, begin ning at ll o'clock. On tho above" evening Dr. A. C. Mooro, of the University of South Carolina, will addross the school on "What Education is Best." The pub lic ls cordially Invited to attend all the exercises. FINDS IN THE BIBLE LANDS. Important Discoveries by Excavators in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, April 15.-Again pa tient excavation work lu Bible lands has boen rewarded by striking and important discoveries. It is sug gested that the remains now unearth ed may be those of Ahab's "Ivory house," (I Kings, 22-39). Labels) with Hebrew writings, which seem to have been in actual use during tho life-time, and perhaps in the households, of Omrl and Ahab, have also been found. Many Biblical names appear in these writings such as Elishn, Asa, Nathan, Uzza, Sheba and Ablezer. Those discoveries have been made at Samaria, tho ancient capital of Israel. Since 1908 the Harvard Uni versity has been carrying on exca vations here under the patronage of the lion. Jacob H. Schiff, of New York, the chief object bel?g the search for Hebrew remains. The work of each season has been mainly at the summit. Hero, in 1908, was excavated an imposing stairway, with a large altar at Its foot, and a mutilated statue of line white mar ble and excellent workmanship, prob ably representing Augustus, lying near the altar. Near the altar also were two steinte, with Latin votive inscriptions dedicated to Jupiter Optimus Maxlmus, Both date from about the middle of thc second cen tury or a little later. The altar seem ed to be of earlier date, probably Herodlan. Such of the stairway were the massive foundations of one or more largo buildings. The campaign of 1909 dug out tho towers of the Herodlan gateway and part of the Herodlan city wall on the western side of the hill, and a por tion of the Herodlan basilllc adjoin ing the forum near tho village on the eastern side. South of the sum mit was Uncovered a maze of Walls, Roman, Greek and. Hebrew, and oth ers of less certain designation. Near the base of a wall In the Babylonian stylo was found a fragment of a cuneiform inscription. The conditions of the summit were so complicated that tho excavations here called for tho most minute ob servation. The groat wall found in 19 08, running south from the stair way proved to be the eastern founda tion wall of a large Roman building. This was dug out In Its entirety, and there seems to bo no doubt that it is the Augustan templo built by Herod. In 1908 a coin of Herod was found on one of the foundation walls of this building. There are other walls, not. coinciding with those of Herod, which Indicate n rebuilding of tho temple In Inferior style, and this may be dated with much proba bility to the time of Septimus Seve rus, A. D. 200. Resting on the rock wore found very heavy walls, so solid that later builders, Greeks and Romans, used these walls In places as a base on which to lay their own foundations. The masonry was of a stylo already known as Israelite, consisting of broad walls of large blocks, roughly laid. In certain places the wall ls entirely gone, but Its direction can be seen from thal of the portions still standing and from trenches cut in the rock. Following up these walls and trenches'the general plan of a large building, consisting of cham bers grouped around courts in the style of an Assyrian palace, became clear. Here and there stand portions of the finished wall to the height of sovernl courses of stone. Moreover, two grades of construction appeared, Omrl, enlarged tn a superior style by his son Ahab. This may bo, then, tho "Ivory house" built by Ahab. At all events, the building ls a Hebrew pal ace, tho first and only palaco of a Hebrew king ovor found, and likely to rcmnln uniquo and, theroforo, of Ibo deepest interest to Biblical stu dents. The palaco has now been ex cavated to an extent amounting to ibout 20 foot square, and the limits [?ave not yet been roached. Moreover, .wo additions to the palaco havo been loted, tentatively assigned to Johu Hld Jeroboam II. WI Mi PATROL TI?F3 SAVANNAH. Following Up Fishway Improvements, Fish to Ho Protect??] Senator J. R. Earle has received notice from James M. Rhett, chair man of the State Board of Fisheries, to tho offoct that he will have the Savannah rlvor patroled during tho month of May. Tho patrol boat will run from the Savannah dam at tho elty of Augusta to the mouth of the river, the pur pose being to cut all nets plac?d in .tho stream In violation of the acts relative to protection of fish, and to make possible prosecution of viola tors of tho laws In regard to ob structions placed In the rlvor. The much-tallced-of Augusta dam has recently been satisfactorily rem edied In that lt has now a practical and adequate fish-way, and this ac tion in regard to the patrol of the river ls a means of further protection of the fish passing up and down tho river. Since the completion of the Au gusta dam, tributaries of the Savan nah river have been practically de pleted In their Ash supply, the fish being unable to pass into the tribu taries for the purpose of spawning. The authorities at Gregg and Port man Shoals have signified their read iness to comply with the law In re gard to fish-ways, and at an early dato these two additional fish-ways will have been completed, thus mak ing tlie migration of Ash possible into the streams of upper South Carolina. The firm stand takon by tho State of South Carolina In this matter will result In great benefit to the streams of this State, which have been ren dered practically barren of fish by means of the dams constructed with out flsh-ways. Those at Portman and Gregg Shoals are the only dams now operated except that at / .tgusta. Senator Earle, of Oconee, has work ed earnestly and persistently in this matter, and his efforts will doubtless be of great benefit not only to Oco nee, but to tho State at large. Ijocal News from Wolf Stake. Wolf Stake, May 8.-Special: Rev. L. M. Lyda filled his appointments at Wolf Stake Saturday and Sunday, and preached a fine sermon on Sun day to a large congregation from Matthew 26:31), and he went a littlo farther. After the sermon ve com memorated the death and sufferings of Christ. Then, at the earnest re quest of our pastor, we organized a woman's missionary society with thirteen members. The society starts off with bright prospects to do a good work. You will hear fro n these good women later. At our meeting on Saturday we elected three new deacons, to wi Charley Owen, Madison Taylor abd Wesley W. Fowler, who will he o dallied on the first Saturday In June j at 3 p. m. i W. M. Mur ph ree has a very iii . field of wheat. Ile knows how farm. Mr. Murphree came "to th county from Bickens and bought fou> or five farms at Salem and sett!? I there. After he had been at Sale.: a little while he visited the Wo'' , Stake section and found lt a ver-. 1 fine location, and one of tho b'enl ' farming sections in Oconee. He th? n ( bought the. James Smith lands ami ? moved here, but still owns his farr near Salem. He ls a church man well as a good farmer, is a deact >i and Sunday school superintendent 61 Wolf Slake church. We welcome ii!' such good men to our settlement. We have two other good men win have recently bought land and move here from down the country-tr. Messrs. Rays, one a farmer and th other a merchant, who bas a nico 1> tlc stock of goods In a new sto house on the public road leadlo from Wolf Stake to Oconee static Our meeting days have been chan ed from the fourth Sunday to t?o first Saturday and Sunday In each month-Saturday 3 p. m. and Sun day at lia. m. We extend a wel come to the public to meet with us. Is there anything in all this world that ls of more Importance to you than good digestion? Food must be eaten to sustnin life and must be di gested and convortod into blood. When the digestion fails the whole body suffers. Chamberlain's Tablets are a rational and reliable cure for Indigestion. They increase the flow of bile, purify the blood, strengthen tho stomach, and tone up the whole digestive apparatus to a natural and healthy action. For sale by all drug gists. ( ards of Thanks. We desire to express our hoartfolt .thanks to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown to our loved one and to us at the time of his sickness and death. May the Lord reward them. Mrs. M. H. Harbin and Children. Retreat, S. C., April 29, 1911. Westminster, R. F. D. No. 1, May 8.-Editor Courier: Pleaso allow us space In your columns to thank our many friends and neighbors for their many kind deeds during the sickness and death of our father, J. W. Jay nos. May God's richest blessings over be bestowed upon them and theirs is our earnest prayer. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Harden. World-Record Aviator Killed. Paris, May 8.-M. Say, an aviator holding the wrold's speed record, foll two hundred feet to-day at Issy, and was fatally hurt. Saved Many from Death. W. L. Mock, of Mock, Ark., be lieves he has saved many lives in his 2 5 yenrs of experience in tho drug business. "What I always like to do," lie writes, "Is to recommend Dr. King's New Dlscovory for weak', sore lungs, hard colds, hoarseness, obsti nate coughs, la grippe, croup, asthma or other bronchial affections, for I feol suro that a numbor of my neigh bors are alive and well to-day becauso they took my advice to uso lt. I honestly bollove lt's the best throat and lung medicino that's mado." Easy to provo ho's right. Got a trial bottlo free, or rogular 50c. or $1 bot tle. Guaranteed by all druggists. V Big IN Si =MAY The Stoch of Seneca, S. C., has beet in Small Lots fitted for th der on the above days, of Dry Goods, Notions, ? is practically new, as the had contemplated continu chasing these Goods, deci having purchased this St MERCHANTS ONLY Merchants to buy a Goo Shoes carried in this St< Clothing is principally of Dry Goods were bought i to notify us in advance rc isary arrangements at tl ;cttingthe Goods packed them for you free of char ) make arrangements in a ble to save a nice little s ll( li fi AND LOCAL MATTERS. i i>oi Entertainment Next Friday, .dals to Do Awarded. U > ind, May 8.-Special: Miss toll Foster left last Wednesday i i I'Ktended visit to ber brothers, !? vc. ide in Mississippi. She ex to spend about two months. Misa Sallie McDonald is still very ill at ber home near Richland, and there-is little, hope of her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Marett, of La vonia, Ga., spent the week-end with the latter's brother, J. H. Dendy. Mrs. M. J. McDonald ls visiting her sister, Mrs. Julia Martin, who is seriously ill at her home in Lula, Ga. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dendy has been very sick the paot week, but it is thought she is some better. Mrs. .lumea McIIugh, of Clemson College, spent, the week-end with Mrs. W. T. Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Strlbllng and daughter May, of Seneca, visited relatives and friends lo Richland yes terday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Vernor nnd John B. S. Dendy and daughter Em ma, of Walhalla, came down yester day in Mr. Vernor's now machine. They came for Rev. G. M. Wilcox. The Richland school children will give an entertainment to tho public Friday night, May 12th, at 8 o'.clock, In the school hall. Tho exercises will consist of a contest In declama tion by four boys, a contest In elo cution by four girls and a contest in elocution by eight pupils of the pri mary department. \ nico gold medal will be awarded to the winner in each contest; also several medals and prizes will be delivered to pupils excelling in different departments of the school during the past. term. The trustees, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Strlbllng, are arranging an Interesting program, which will be Interspersed with vocal music by homo talent. We will try to repay those who favor us with their pres ence. Mr. Editor, come. J. P. Strlbllng went to Seneca Wednesday evening and ordered the medals, which will be delivered Friday night. Como and bring your friends. No admission fee charged. Unclaimed Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Walhalla post office for the week ending May 8th, 1911 : Harris, Mrs. Eugene; Caery, James; Lewis, B.; Wright, Pearl. Persons calling for tho above will please cay they wore advertised. A. C. Merrick. P. M. Sick headache results from a dis ordered condition o,f tho stomach, uid can be cured by tho uso of Cham berlain's Livor Tablets. Try lt. For ?ale by all druggists. Auction Sale EN EC A, S. C., 23d and 24th, 1911= L of J? H. Adams' Estate, 1 purchased by us, and wc propose to divide this Stock up e Retail Merchants and sell at Auction to the highest bid The Stock aggregates from $2 J ,000 to $22,000, composed ?hoes, Clothing, Millinery and Furnishings. The Stock bulk of it was bought this season by Mrs. Adams, who lng the business, but for some certain reasons, after pur ded to sell them out and discontinue the business, and we, ock from her, have determined to sell it at Auction TO , and it is undoubtedly the Opportunity for the Retail d Lot of Clean Merchandise at their own prices. The ock are principally Hamilton & Brown make, and the Fechheimer Kiefer Co. and Isaacs Bros. The bulk of from H. B. Clafling in New York. It will be well for you tlativc to your coming, in order that we can make the nee ie hotel for you. The only charge that will be made in I for you will be for cases and drayage, as we will pack ge. Terms of the sale will be Cash, and it will pay you i advance to attend this sale, as you will undoubtedly bc um on whatever amount you purchase. YOURS TRULY. ?Co.,Seneca,S.C. GO. TO TY RD & CROMER, Seneca, SJ. For genuine Hyde Cultivators, Heel Sweeps, Cot ton Hoes, Grain Cradles, Wagons, Wagon Material, Groceries, Hardware, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Tinware, Crockery, and bc sure to get a pack age of Plaster Paris Green to kill the potato bugs. They Appreciate Your Trade. ?hoes. Clothing. Dry Goods and Notions Men's, Women's, Boys', Misses' and Children's LOW CUT SHOES. BUST LINE MEN'S CLOTHING, ($10 TO $20) WE HAVE EVER HAD. ALSO THE CHEA TER GRADES IE YOU WANT THEM. WK ARE ADDING TO OUR LINE OE DRY GOODS AND NO TIONS EVERY FEW DAYS. WE HAVE A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES. CARTER & COMPANY. KOYSTER'S, ARMOUR'S, PLANTER'S AND COTTON SEED MEAL GUANO.