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TO THINE OWN SELF HE TRUE, AM) IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN." By STECK, BHELOR & SCHHODEH. Now Serios No. 585.-Volume LXIII.-No. 23. I Maksl AsPlianlA rpHE F!*xilh,,Wot slashes on the und a series of overlaying, scales of a fish, both flexibility, This ?roa VPe?teJ sole as flexible a Turn sole, the most~flex\ ? C. W.??J.E Walhall HUMPER CROP IS PIU>MISE1). Government Report Indicates Crop of 14,000,000 Unies. Washington, June 3.-Present in dications point to this year's cotton crop as the largest the country has ever produced according to govern ment experts, leased on the statistics of condition and on tho averages for the previous ten years, the crop will he greater by about 2,500,000 bales than the average, and Inrger by nearly 400,000 bales than the big gest crop the country over raised that of 1904. Providing conditions as favorable as those which have prevailed.during the past ten years continue during this season, there should be harvest ed moro than 14,000,000 bales, the previous maximum in 1904 having been 13,500,000 bales and the aver age for the past ten years 11,500,000 bales. As shown by to-day's report of conditions on May 25, cotton should yield 198 pounds per aero compared with an average of 182.4 pounds dur ing the past ten years. Hut Rain is Needed. New Orleans, La., June 5.-This week in tho cotton market nearly everything but the weather will be lost sight of. It is generally ac knowledged that the crop is fast get ting into a critical condition as the result of protracted drouth and high temperatures. At tho end of last woek there was no relief in sight on the weather map, and If tho week opens with a dry and hot map tho chances are that a sensational rise In prices will take place and that new high levels for the season will bo established on the now crop months. lt ls seldom that at this time of the year the cotton belt has suffered such uniformly had weather. Accord ing to both private and official re ports, every State in the cotton holt needs good rains. The high temper ature would not be a drawback in most localities If sulllcloiii moisture wero falling to keep the plant grow ing. Warm nights right now are an advantage that, the crop seldom has. Without, rain, however, the high tem peratures are adding to tho Injury being worked. At the omi of last week the worst complaints wore coming from tho Carolinas, parts of Oklahoma, Toxas, Mississippi and Louisiana. All other States, however, needed rain, hut not as badly as the ones mentioned. It was claimed that in parts of Missis sippi cotton was failing to germi nate becauao of tho excossivo dry ness of the soil. Should these conditions be relieved this week tho trade will again take another look at tho bureau reports of last week. # %~- --. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S C A S f O R I A '[j^jfi i rSMPft 'V^I'^I,^tr?* DEATH HIDES ON HEAT WAVE. Middle States are Enveloped by Hot test Wave of the Season* Chicago, Juno 5.-Tho hottest wave of the year envelopes the Mid dle States. Seven deaths have been reported from the heat. Scores of prostrations have been reported from all over the country. In Cairo, 111., thero wore 9 8 prostrations, in Nash ville 100, in Indianapolis 80, and 96 in Kansas City. Storm in Indiana. Indianapolis, June 5.-A tornado and electric storm swept Indiana last night, doing immense damage to crops and property. John Powers, a wealthy farmer near here, was killed by lightning. Mrs. Oscar KeUer, at Lyons, met a similar iate. Hail stones of immense size damaged fruit trees, and killed many head of live stock. Worst in Years? Detroit, June 5.-The worst storm of years swept this section this morn ing. Two dead, two fatally injured and hundreds of houses razed to tho ground are some of the results. Thero is one medicine that overy family should bu provided with and especially during .the summer months, viz.: Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to bo needed. lt coBts but a quarter. Can you afford to be without it? For sale by all dealers. Saw Fruits of Her Lahor. "I was so gratified to hear Dr, Hines tell how fast the idea of medi cal examination of the school chil dren was growing," writes Mrs. Julia Shnnklln, "The idea was originated by Miss Ma rye H. Sholor, our la mented Sunshine leader. She work ed at lt for years before sim could get any one to take it up. "She had tho patience of Job, and tho never-give-up of Jacob, At last lt was adopted. 1 am so glad she lived to seo it. So many reformers die before they see tho result of their labor, Slio planned a broader work than she thought for: Not only ls outr State and county to be benefited, b>tlt the Idea ls spreading all over the United States. She worked hard, Did did moro for tho children through the Rural School Improve ment Association than overy other woman in tho county. Her constant bought and talk during her last i 11 - loss was of what wo must do for tho )oor children and tho defectivo mes." A Terrible Blunder o neglect liver trouble. Never do t. . Take Dr. King's Now Lifo Pills >n tho first sign of constipation, bll ousness or Innctlvo bowels and pro rent virulent Indigestion, jaundice or jilli atones. They ?regulate liver, sto nach and bowels and build lip your loaltb. Only 26C. nt all druggists. FELDER AGAIN AFTER BLEASE. MHub Bonded Me $500; I>etAroy Till? Letter." (The State, 4th.) The Atlanta Constitution yester day published a most sensational open letter addressed "To Cole L. Blease" and signed by Thomas B. Felder. This letter follows one of a more general character addressed to many newspapers. Charges of the gravest nature are made against the Governor of South Carolina, and ho ls challenged to go Into the United States courts for re dress. Two letters signed "Cole," alleged to have been addressed to a liquor establishment, one asking for pay for services and the otlur ac knowledging the receipt of !>r>00, and expressing doubt of "Hub's" re liability in money matters, are printed. It is distinctly shocking to J South Carolinians to have "coward" I or "thief" applied to the Governor of this Stato. While tho matter bas been pub lished in a responsible newspaper, The State does not feel warranted in reproducing the language conveying criminal charges until there ls more light shed. Mr. Felder should be made to prove his charges or elso suitor the penalties for gross libel. He says In part: If the charges I make are false, they are libelous per se, and I nm suably solvent. Moreover, with apologies to the shades of my departed ancestors, I I in modesty claim to be your equal, .ind If you are aggrieved by the charges, it will be my 'pleasure to meet you at such time and place without the conflues of your State that may suit your convenience, to the end that abundant opportunity may be afforded to redress your i grievances. If my charges aro groundless and libelous and you do not wish to seek personal satisfaction, you can Insti tute suit against me in tho United States court in the city of Atlanta. Should lt be objected, however, that this ls my home county, then In any of the subdivisions of the district. As soon as suit lr, flied 1 hereby promise and agree, '.n order to facil itate and expedite '.he same, and by way of circumventing any excuse you may offer for inaction, ta at I will acknowledge service and will enter into a recognizance with good and approved aeon ri ty in an amount cov ering the sum sued for, the fees of your counsel anc". tho cost of court, together with your personal ex penses and the expenses of your wit nesses; the only condition of the bond to be that you shall Anally pre vail in the litigation. An investigation of this court will disclose that it s presded over by a distinguished jurist, who, in the ad ministration of the laws, knows nei ther friend nor foe, and while his decisions are occasionally reversed, they abound In such rigid Integrity that they aro universally Interpreted to bo "without variableness or shadow of turning." Thon follow the direct charges on which Blease ls invited to base his suit for libel. They affect his conduct while Senator from Newberry in deal ing with persons selling supplies to tho State dispensary. Here are two letters hs presented, with Col. Felder's preface: I use your own language: From the "mountain of evidence" In my possession 1 submit for your consid eration "a few grains of sand." In doing so 1 omit the name of the ad dressee: The IxHtters. "Dear Sir: I am greatly surprised that you failed to call upon mo dur ing your recent visit to Columbia and arrange the matter as promised. Spoke to Hub about lt and he re ferred me to you. Have performed all services as agreed, both as to matters pending here and as to tho last purchases by the board. Let me bear from you at once. Bead and destroy. "Yours very truly, (Signed) "Cole." This letter was written by you during a session of tho Legislature of the State of South Carolina, In the month of February, 1906, to the representative of a well-known li quor house which has had large transactions with the State dispen sary. Thereafter, on March 16, 1905, you addressed another commu nication to the same party, as fol lows: "Dear Sir: Since writing you on the 2 tit li ultimo, saw Hub. Ho hand ed me the Ave hundred. Hereafter either deal directly with mo or through J. F. Confidentially, can not rely on Huh In money matters. Hope to seo you soon and report happenings. Very truly yours, (Signed) "Colo." Other charges about tho methods af securing votes in tho primary aloctlon last Stimmer follow, and Fel ler closes In a caustic taunt to tho 3overnor or South Carolina to seek /Indication. Editorial Comment. (Atlanta Constitution.) Tho Constitution publishes olso ivboro an Interesting, though some what personal, communication ad 1 t'OBSed by Hon. Thomas B. Felder o Governor Blease, of South Caro lo a. To those who know Col. Folder BITTKN, HOY CA BTU HHS SNA HIL Applies Reptile's Liver to Wound ami Huvcs Ills Lifo. (News ?nd Courier.) Klngstree, June 5.-Ono of the mus I re m ark a li le acts of courage and Sresenco of mind that this corres ondent has ever heard of was that df a small negro hoy, about 10 years old, Melvin McClain by name. It ap pears that he was" in the river near this place fishing Saturday of last week, and in swimming across one of the lakes was bitten by a water rattler, Just behind tlie ear. Tho boy caught the snake by Its head and swam on across the lake with it. Immediately upon landing, he killed the snake and drew out his pocket knife, cutting the snake open; he obtained its liver and placed it di rectly over the bite. It evidently acted like magic, for other than a little swelling the boy ls apparently all right. It is possible that the boy had heard from some source that this was an infallible cure, accounting for his doing so, but the remarkable feat was his catching the snake and the courage displayed in applying his only known remedy. Storm Does Much Damage. Staunton. Va., June 4-Thousands 6f dollars damage was done here to day by a wind, rain and hail storm which wrecked buildings, broke win dows In nearly every house in the city and blew down hundreds of trees. The Bruce building, occu pied by N. Harrison, John Crosby and Frank Crafton, was demolished with Its contents, the -roof . being blown n square away, and the Church of the Brethren vas wrecked. Hail stone's, two inches in diameter, bat tered the city, breaking windows and stripping trees of their leaves. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and ex pectoration easy by giving Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For sale by all dealers. and who are informed as to the chaos existing in the political affairs of South Carolina, lt is scarcely nec essary to say that the Governor of South Carolina has, to say the least of lt, taken a circuitous route to at tack Mr. Felder, lily allegation, as mysterious and misty as it ls, relat ing to an event of seven years ago. If there had been anything in the Governor's position, he was recreant to his duty in not having given the people of his State the benefit of his Pnformntion before now, when he suddenly springs an attack on Col. Felder in a general fusillade In which he assaults at the same time many prominent citizens of South Carolina. Governor Blease seems to have a way of running amuck, and that he has done BO in this instance no one who knows Col. Felder will doubt. The State cannot, of course, fore cast the course of the Governor of South Carolina in this crisis. Governor Mease's Views. Governor Blease was asked Mon day afternoon hy a representative of tho Columbia Daily Record: "In Col. T. B. Felder's open let ter, are the two letters signed 'Cole,' yours, or are they forgeries by Col. Felder?" Governor Blease said: "I do not care to say anything ns to such stuff emanating from n man that I have made a requisition for, to answer to corrupt practices in at tempting to bribe the former State officials of this State. I shall not be diverted from my purpose to bring him to justice. Tho public will soon learn bow foolish, malicious and foul have been and are the charges made against me by such persons and their friends, and will see how they will he confounded in their own filth. Let them go on. The commission will continue their work of Investi gation, and I will do my best to have Felder answer for the violation of our law, and his friends here will find that there ls a day of reckon ing." ' "What of Col. Felder's statement as to campaign funds In the primary for tho governorship last summer?" "I think what I have just said is sufficient at. this time." May Indict Felder Monday. Columbia, June f>.-It Is learned to-night that at Newberry Monday Thomas B. Felder, tho Atlanta at torney, will probably he formally In dicted. It Is understood that the indictment will be in accord with the warrant recently sworn out ugainst Col. Felder, charging him with offering a bribe and consipracy to defraud the State. Tho following witnesses, It ls also learned, haye been summoned to ap licar at court: Governor Colo L. Blease, Hub H, ICvans, of Newberry; John Bell To ivlll, of Batesburg, and L. W. Boykin, jf Camden. The Information at. hand is that !he bill of Indictment will be placed lieforo the grand jury upon the cou rening of court at Newberry next Monday. The uniform success that bas at ended tho usc of Chamberlain's Solle, Cholera and Diarrhoea Hem .dy has made it a fovorito every vhoro. It can always be depended ipon. For ?ale by all doalers. LOCAL NEWS FROM 8BNB0A. Dr. Hines to Attend National Medl ow! Association Mooting. Seneca, June 6.-Special: On next Friday evening at the school audito rium Hon. F. M. Cary will make a talk to the public on the subject of water-ways. There will be no ad mission charged at tho door and no collection takon. The purpose of the lecture is to give our people an op portunity to bear something of this BUbjcct, which is of so much interest to the public, and Mr. Cary was thought to be tho man to do this. He has therefore consented to talk to us on this question, and no doubt a full house will bear hint. Thore will be a delightful music program ren dered In connection with the lecture. Our Behool boys and girls who took part In the choruses at an entertain ment given for the benefit of the track team some weeks ago aro re quested to meet ot Mrs. R. Ander son's Thursday evening at 8.15 o'clock. Miss Carrie Hunter will meet with them and practice the music program for Friday evening. Don't fail to be on hand promptly at 8.15, as there are engagements later In the evening which make lt neces sary to meet early for the practice. MIBS Virginia King, of Greenville, ls visiting MISB Mary 'Julia Held. A happy party of boys and girls picnicked at High Bridge last Fri day, with Mrs. W. P. Reid as chape ron. On Inst Friday evening MTB. R. Anderson's music clas? gave a recital, which was enjoyed hy a number of their friends, at Mrs. Anderson's home. The verandas, the hall and large parlor were used, and notwith standing the heat everybody was de lightfully comfortable through the interesting program. The pupils, moat of them yet beginners, showed wonderful progress, each rendering her part with remarkable ease and composure. The hostess served de licious fruit punch at the close of the program. Mrs. Alethea Ballenger has re turned from a lengthy visit to Texas and Mississippi. Her friends are pleased to see her home again. Dr. E. A. Hines and daughter, Miss Nancy, will make a delightful visit West during this month, in cluding points of interest in Califor nia, Yellowstone Park, Yosemite Val ley, etc. Dr. Hines goes objectively to the meeting of the National Medi cal Association at Dos Angeles. The closing meeting of the Once-a Week Club will be held with the President, Mrs. J. H. Adams, this week. A delightful program is ar ranged and the meeting promises to be one of unusual charin. Miss Sue Ellen Hunter entertained a large number of her friends last Friday evening at ber beautiful homo on First street, North. The lawn and extensive verandas were used and "progressive up-jlnks" was played. The dainty bostons wore her gradua tion gown, and proved herself a charming hostess. She was assisted in entertaining lier guests by her mother and sister, Miss Carrie Hun ter. Near the close of the evening delicious ices were served, the guests having been refreshed throughout the evening with fruit punch. Mrs. S. K. Dendy's meeting at hor home last Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of giving a demonstration of kindergarten music was a most Inter esting occasion. A number of moth ers interested in this special line of musical training were present and enjoyed to tho fullest Mrs. Dendy's demonstration. Ramsay Holleman bas been con fined to his bed since last Thursday. Hls friends hope to hear of his early Improvement. Miss Norina Glgnllliat has return ed to her home after the year's at tendance at the College for Women, In Columbia. Mrs. T. M. Lowery bas returned from a two weeks' visit to Amerlcus and Lagrange, Ga. Mrs. E. C. Verner was called last week from Augusta to Columbia to the bedside of ber son, Gen. J. S. Verner, who has been critically ill. He is somewhat Improved this week. Fdward Strlbling, Gordon Todd and Luke Verner will leave Wednes day for tho mountains of North Car olina, where they will take an out ing of ten days. S. K. Dendy silent the past week end with his family here. Miss Helen Fant, of Walhalla, spoilt Saturday and Sundav with Miss Verna Strlbling. Dr. J. S. Stribling ls visiting In 'he lower part of the State, his exact hereabouts not having been made known to his friends ber" Weather the past week was a rec ord-breaker for this climate. On account of the continued dry weather gardens are burning up and Ibo prospect for vegetables ls dis couraging indeed. Dr. and Mrs. D'. P. Thompson are enjoying the arrival of a little gen tleman at their home. J, K. Livingston spent sovernl days in Seneca last week. Clemson College commencement exercises will begin with tho Oleo 31ub entertainment next Saturday evening, which will be attended by a good representation from Seneca. Miss Nelllo Hines will bo at home to a few of ber friends informally Thursday evening. J. W. Strlbling is at Richland for \n indefinite length of time. Miss Margaret Morrison spent Monday afternoon in Sonocn. THE NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER. "Til? Rig Red Team" in Omit Luck. Throe Runaways. Westminster, June 0.'--Special: Westminster defoated Seneca at Sen eca last Wednesday by a Bcoro of 1 to 0. The game was a close ono from beginning to end, and was call ed in tlie sixth inning on account of rain. Westminster defeated Greor last Thursday evening by a score of 7 to 5. This wa? tb? hottest game that has been played on the Westminster diamond tili? season. Greer has a good team, but our boys had them going from the start. The'batting of Zimmerman, Taylor, Whitten, Simp son, Dillard and Moon was exception ally good. Goss pillehed a good game. Greers* pitcher (Suttles) used to bo a good pitcher, but ho failed to show up in this gamo. Now what do you think of this? The "Big Red Team," with ono of those "-Gosses", (tho ones that look alike to Walhalla's team) pitching; beat Walhalla last Saturday after noon by a score of 17 to 5. Wo sup pose the Walhalla bunch have chang ed their opinion about "All Gosses looking alike!'* This was undoubt edly the slowest game ever played on (his diamond. Walhalla had a good pitcher, but he was not backed up at all. Our boys expect to go to Walhalla somo time soon. Fans, watch the score! Mrs. S. L. Richardson and daugh ter, of Dunn, N. C., are visiting rel atives here. Harold Gaines, of Romo, Ga., vis ited Frank Strlbllng last week. Last Monday evening about 6 o'clock there were three runaways at one timo. Tho delivery horse of Norris Dros. started the fire-works by trying to take Main street side walk. When he started he caused a mule belonging to Thoa. Bibb to start, and thia caused Levi Farrow's mule to leave, also. Mr. Bibb's and Mr. Farrow's buggies were turned over several times. Norris Bro.'s horse and wagon parted as tho wagon struck a big tree at McGee's store. No one was hurt. A few were pretty badly frightened. Jameson Strlbllng and Thos. Car ter have returned from Macon, Ga., where they havejbeen attending Mer cer University. Misses Dora and May Haley have returned from Danville, Va., whoro they have been In school. Miss Dora has been teaching, and Miss May graduated there this year. Quite a crowd of fans from Wal halla were In town last Saturday with the Walhalla team. All were disappointed. But they "might have known !" O. S. Marett, who has been at tending Mercer University, Macon, returned home last wook. Misses Bessie and Dora Dooley, of Fair Play, have been visiting Mrs. J. P. Tnnnery for the past week. Fred Zimmerman, one of the Westminster High School graduates, left last Saturday .'or Atlanta to tako a position with ' the Staple Heating and Ventilating Company. A. Zimmerman and daughter, Miss Emma, visited In Walhalla last week. Miss Myrtle Zlmemrman, who has been attending school In Lexington, Ky., returned home for the summer last Friday. Friends were glad to seo her again. Dr. W. C. Marett, of Baltimore, Md., ls spending a few weeks with his father and mother, Rev, and Mrs. A. P. Marett. Dr. Marett graduated at Maryland University this spring, but ls now connected with the Johns Hopkins Hospita). He leaves for Baltimore about the 25th of this month. W. C. Mason, of Lavonla, was In town Monday. The farm train from Clemson Col lege, will be In Westminster on July 31st. Farmers should take no tice of this. Dr. J. H. Stonecypher has returned homo after a few weeks' trip through South Carolina and Georgia. Dr. Stonecypher is selling tho famous Stonecypher cattle remedies and flavoring extracts. C. E. Gray made fl business trip to Bickens, Easley and Greenville last. week. MIBS Fannie Hawkins, who has been with the Oconee Telephone Co. here, has returned to her homo at Seneca. Miss Dickson lias taken her place as operator hero. C. E. Grant and wife, of Townvlllo, were In town last week visiting rela tives sud friends. .loo Dates Must Hang. Spartan-burg, Juno 5.-.Too Batos, murderer of Docla Boiter, was sen tenced to hang hore Friday, July 21. A commission composed of Dr. Babcock, of Columbia, and Drs. Dor sey and Blake, of this city, examined Bates Saturday upon request of tho court and found him sane. When court convened here to-day Solicitor Otts moved that Bates bo resentenced, md Judge Watts set tho dato of execution for July 21. Attorney Btanyarne Wilson will carry tho case to the Supremo Court again on tho grounds of after discovered evidence. ? , Tho woman of to-day w I ^ has Kood health, good tompor,.good sonse, bright eyes and a lovoly bomploxlon, the result, of correct living and good digestion, wins tho admiration of tho world. If your digestion is faulty Chamberlain's Stomach and Livor Tablets will correct it. For salo by all dealers.