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TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE. AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGH E DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN." By STECK, Sil I COU & sen ito DIO ic. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA. WIODNF^DAV, APRIL Iff, 1914, New S?rica No. HM.-Volunte LXV,_Xo. 15. Exclusiveness of Style. There is a certain touch of exclusiveness to Queen Quality shoes that sets them far and away above all others. They have a "high-priced lookv that gives the wearer distinction of dress. You might pay a lot more for your shoes and still not get that aristocratic Queen Quality appearance. C. W. & J. E. Bauknight, Walhalla. S. C. = When You Have = /Honey in the Bank You have Credit at the Bank. When You Have' Cr?dit ?t the Bank you have credit at every other place. If your credit is good you can carry out your UNDERTAKINGS SUCCESSFUL LY. All your neighbors have credit here and you will soon have if you begin put ting your savings in our care. We solicit your business on sound principles and good Banking. WEBTMIISTIl BANK "We Bank the Public's Money." To Uso Insanity Defense. Florence, April 14.-It is reported here that the prosecution in tho case of Howard Clark, charged with the murder of his wife, will endeavor to show that Clark first gave his young wife strychnine as quinine, and that, terrified by her sufferings under the influence of the poison, or fearing discovery, shot her as she writhed in convulsions on the bed. He called doc?ors, claiming suicide, which tes ti DOny was accepted by the coroner's ju ry. Thc defense, from tho he ; infor mation obtainable, will plea insan ity, as dtfonse nflldavits are now said to ho preparing, and evidence in support of this is believed to be in preparation, but attorneys for neither side will discuss the case. Strikers Get Bettor Conditions. Hancock, Mich., April 13.-Cop per mine workers who have been on strike since July, voted yesterday to call off the strike, officials of the Western Federation of Miners an nounced to-day. It was officially stated that the majority was 1,012, which represented a substantial ma jority of the five locals. This action will end an Industrial war which bas been waged with intense bitterness. Recognition of the union, denied by the companies, Is waived by the strikers in voting to return to work. They claim practically all other de mands have been compiled with since the strike began. These included better working conditions and a min imum dally wage of The Fact Remains No .amount of misrepresentation, by the peddlers of alum baking powders, no jug gling with chemicals, or pretended analysis, or cooked-up certificates, or falsehoods of any kind, can change the fact that Royal Baking Powder has been found by the offi cial examinations to be of the highest leavening efficiency, free from alum, and ot absolute purity and wholesomeness. Royal Baking Powder is indispensable for making finest and most economical food. T11 IS FOUR x. Y. GUNMEN DIB. Within n> Minutos All Hud Passed from I'hiithly Existence. Sing Sing, Ossinlng, N. Y., April ll?. -The lour gunmen convicted of the murder of Herman Rosenthal died in the electric chair at Sing Sing at the break oj dawn this morning. None confessed his guilt, and none mentioned the name or Chas. Becker, I ronner police lieutenant, round gull I ty of instigating the murder, but. was I saved bj the Court of Appeals rever ! sal. Or the lour who died. Frank Seid I enshner, (Whitey Lewis), made the j only statement. "Gentlemen," .he mumbled as they strapped him in the | ?chair. "'I did not shoot at Rosenthal, j Them who said I did was perjurers. For the sake of justice, gentlemen,'I j say 1 didn't. The witness Stannlsh ! .Whitey' didn't li ni sh the sen tence. Strange harness had been ad justed and the current shot his body ' forward in the chair. He meant to ; say Stannlsh, a walter witness at the trial, had lied. But death inter vened. Seidenshner was the ?econd to die. "Dago Frank"' ( F ra irk Ciroflci) came first. "Gyp the Blood" (Harry Horo witz) third. "Lefty Louie" (Louis Rosenberg) last. In forty inimit?s Hat all Tour had beert electrocuted. There was no un toward incident during procedure. All walked quietly to the chair. Only their quaking knees and the sickly green pallor ol' their faces attested to the realization that death was upon them. Wm. CaSh In, Kornau Catholic chaplain or the prison, accompanied "Dago Frank"' to the chair. With "Whitey Lewis" and "Gyp the Blood" was Rabbi Jos. Goldstein, of New York. Rabbi Meyer Kopfstein, long the spiritual adviser of the Ros enberg family, stood by "Lefty Louie." The priest and rabbi, with averted, drawn faces, struggled to control themselves as they intoned prayer for the dying, A Reported Confession. Albany, April Hi.--Some of the gunmen are believed here to have confessed before they were executed at Sing Sing this morning. Superin tend^ t..Johi??Bt<<Rtle?V"Of^h^^^^ Prfson Department, said to-day state ments would arrive here from Ossln ing to-day which would show that "no Injustice had been done by the executions," though he said he knew nothing of the nature of these state ments. The statement is declared to Implicate no one but the men who paid the penalty to-day. Governor Glynn refused to discuss it, although it is known its contents had been known to him. He has de clared he was satisiied the gunmen were guilty. Xo word is Torthcom Ing whether the "conression" was made hy all or one of the condemned men. The report persists that it was "Hago Frank" who confessed. This s? a temen t was given hy Warden Clancy voluntarily at 1 o'clock this morning. Ciroflci Miikes Confession. Albany, N. Y., April 13.-Shortly before "Dago Frank" Ciroflci went to the death chair in Sing Sing prison early to-day he told Warden Clancy that "Gyp the Blood" Horowitz, "Lefty Louie" Rosenberg and Harry Vallon, an informer, fired the shots which killed Herman Rosenthal, for which crime the four gunmen paid with their lives. "So far as I know Becker had nothing to do with the case," the gunman also declared, "lt was a gamblers' fight." Ciroflci averred he was five miles away, flt the time the crime was committed and that "Whitey Lewis" Seidensh ner. although present at the scene of the shooting, did not fire any of the shots. Cirollcl made no attempt, however, to deny that he was In cluded in tho original plot to slay Rosenthal, even admitting that two nights before the gambler was slain he went with other gangsters to look for their intended victim. They were frightened away from Rosenthal on that occasion. The condemned man also admitted that early on the night of the actual killing he was In the gray "murder car" with the gunmen, but he insisted that he left them be fore they Bhot the gambler. He did not explain precisely why ho left the other gunmen inst prior to the shoot ing, but two reasons are advanced. One ls that he heenme frightened and the other that he deserted In or der to hall out his sweetheart, Jean Gordon, who had been arrested. Mother Caused lt. The stnteinent. which was made orally in the principal keeper's office about 4 a. m. to-day, was the result of the insistent plea on the part of Clroficl's mother and his sister for the truth. They had been here and made an unsuccessful appeal to the Governor to save the prisoner's life. Returning to the prli on near dawn they were met by the warden and taken to the office, where they, met Ciroflci. Shot F.nemy; Fell Dead. Greensboro, N. C., April lil. While the superintendent of a cotton mill at Lexington. N. C., was trying to settle a dispute between W. T. ('hilders and C. L. Rowe, employees of the mill. Childers drew a gun and opened fire on Rowe, fired three shots and then dropped dead. He^rt fail ure,, brought on by excitement, was given as the carno of death. Howe was slightly wounded lu one hand. RWSHING "DOG INTO MEX .I _ Washington Government that Matters are Reach Forbearance Ceas Wash i ii tit on, April 14.--A general concentration of the Atlantic fleet at Tampico has been ordered to-daj Secretary Daniels after a cal? et meetim in which President Wilsou laid before ?be cabinet the necessity for back i a g np the demand of Rear Admiral .Mayo that the American flag bo saluted by the Huerta comman der, The cabinet had discussed the sii uatloh in a two-hour meeting, and the general consensus of opinion was that Sthe Washington government should insist on a salute. After the meetlpig there was a conspicuous silence on the part of all officers, and Secretary Daniels hurried to the navy department, where he prepared a menirjranduni of naval orders. No Ultimatum Yet. Officials said that while no ultima tum hud been issued to the Huerta government, the mobilization of the fleet at Tampico was Intended to put the United States in nosition to en force/one should the immediate de velopments make lt necessary. A statement issued by Secretary Daniels followed: ptetury of the Navy Daniels iternoon sent orders to Rear [\ Badger, commander-in-chief ?Atlantic fleet, to proceed at 7lth all the ships under his id to Tampico. Admiral Bad- ? it Hamilton Roads. At the same time orders were issued for the Hancock, now at New Orleans, with 800 marines, to proceed at once to Tamraco. Orders Were also Issued FROM ROU NT Y LAND SUCTION. William Stone Died at Augusta, (.'a., kfp. Sunday-Other News. lj>puty Land, April 13.-Special: H. l' ' 'one left Sunday ; ?ugtisVu, Ca.. having rece gram bearing the news of the death of his brother, William Stone, which occurred early Sunday morning. The interment will take place In Augusta to-day. T. L. Osborne, of Cross Road?,, was I a guest last week of J. M. Adams. P.. B. Bagwell ls visiting In Town ville this week. ' Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Davis, of Green ville, spent from Friday until Mon day with his brother and sisters here. Miss Selma Doyle, of near Wal halla, silent a few days last week with relatives and friends in the community. Mrs. L. M. Berry and sister, Miss Texie Bowen, of Fasley, and Mes dames Thompson and W. J. Lunney, of Seneca, spent Saturdav with Mrs. D. A. Perrltt. Harry Cary, ship printer, of Char leston, and A.,W. Perritt celebrated the 21st anniversary of their birth last Friday at the home of the latter. Lester Adams and sisters, Misses Florence and Etta, visited last week rt the home of J. H. Harrison, of Cross Road1;. Rev. I. E. Wallace will preach at Bounty Land school house next Sun day afternoon at 5 o'clock. A good congregation ls expected. Mrs. Martha Hall spent last week in Westminster with her son. T. X. Hall, returning Sunday with ber daughter, Miss Alice, who spent the latter part of the week In Westmin ster. Miss Rosine Slngley gave an Kas tor egg hunt to her pupils Friday. The occasion was fraught with hap piness for the children and enjoy ment for several visitors who were present. The prize egg was found by Miss Florence Adams, who re ceived the 2f> cents offered by Paul Gillison to Hie finder of the turkey egg. Miss Adams ls looking forward to a Christmas dining on the turkey hatched from this egg, and we hope she will not meet with the disap pointment experienced by the maid who counted her chicks before they were Matched. Several from the community ^it tended the entertainment at Richland Friday night and pronounce it quite a success. Prises for tile Corn Club Boys. To All,Members of the Corn Club: The following prizes are offered by Moss & Ansel to those members us ing ?he fertilizer sold by them, made by thc Anderson Phosphate and Oil Company: "> ?aeks for best showing of profit 8 Micks for second best. 2 sacks for best 10-ear exhibit. One,Wm. J. Oliver one-horse plow for heit written report. Tho Westminster Oil and Fertili zer Cd., Westminster, offer the fol lowing to those'members usine their fertilisers: ? jacks of Piedmont guano for best yielg. ;? sicks of Piedmont guano for Second; be8t, socks for third best. There are other prizes that will be published later. I do hope that the members will make fin effort to carry out the plans and strive to succeed In HIIB demon stration. M. (?. Holland, Agent. S OF WAR" ICAN WATERS at Last Seems to Realize ing that Point Where es to be a Virtue. lo tho South Carolina, tut route from San Domingo, to join the fleet at Hampton Hoads, Intercepting her and ordering her to Tampico. Or ders were also issued to the Nash ville, at San Domingo, to proceed to Tampico. Orders were also Issued to the Tacoma, now at Hosten, to proceed to Tampico. The torpedo Meet now at Pensacola was notified to stand hy for orders to proceed to Tampico." To Show Huerta. Naval officers eagerly transmitted the ordci i to the Meet and there was a scene of activity and anticipation. The feeling that tho Washington gov ernment had determined to show the Huerta government Its fixed d?ter mination to insist on an, apology and public salute pervaded official circles. lt was learned authoritatively that while further Investigation of the Tampico incident was being made, there was a general feeling that the demand of Rear Admiral Mayo should be backed up. In the mean time, however, lt was determined that negotiations with the Hu erta government through Charge O'Shaughnessy, should proceed in order to represent to Cen. Huerta the insistence of the United States. Members of the cabinet were hope ful that no further stop would he required to secure compliance with the American demand, but they pri vately admitted that the Washington government was getting ready to en force its demand should lt meet with resistance. REV. J, A. SMITH TO PREACH. Protracted Servie .? to Begin at Pres byterian Church April lix h. Rev. J. Andrew Smith, evangelist Presbyterian church, beginning Sun day, April 10th, niKl continuing through the week. There will be two services a day, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Mr. Smith has been engaged in evangelistic work for a number of years and has attained a marked de gree of success. Ile tells the "Old, OKI Story" In an attractive manner. He bas a convincin ," way of showing that a follower 01 the Lord Jesus Christ means more than simply hav ing your name on a church roll. lt is the heartfelt desire of the Presbyterians that the whole com munity may derive benefit fron this series of meetings, lt Is boped that you will consider this a personal in vitation and that you will attend. Pray that Hod may be pleased to send us a revival, beginning in your own heart. Coo. M. Wilcox. Pastor. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the people for the kindness shown us since our home and contents were burned. We haven't the words to express the gratefulness we feel from our hearts. We are so glad to know that we have found out what a great number of friends we have. The valuable assistance and the many useful, handsome presents that have been given us make us realize more than ever that a "friend in need is a friend Indeed." ^ Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Meares and Children. Westminster, H. P. D. No. 2. Laymen's Hally at Cross Hoads. There will be a laymen's rally at Cross Hoads No. 2 on the third Sun day. Everybody invited. Bro. Lem mons, of Westminster, will he pres ent to make a speech. 1 will preach ai Porky Knoll Bap tist church on the third Sunday night at 7 o'clock. J. B, Tramel. New Hope Missionary Society. The Woman's Missionary Society of Now Hope Baptist church will meet tit the home of Mrs. Jeff D. Tol lison on Wednesday afternoon, April 22, at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to be present and bring the extra offering as requested at last meeting. Mrs. doff I). Tollison. President. Oakway Democratic Club is called to meet at Oakway on Sat urday, April 2fith, at 2 o'clock p. m., to elect delegates to the County Con vention and to attend to all business of the club. W. M. Brown, President. Tamas.see Democratic Club will meei at Kelley's store on Satur day. April 2.">, at 4 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of reorganizing, electing officers and choosing delegates to the County Convention and to trans act any other business i hat may be presented. E. E. Cowan, President. Pound Dead Under Snow Drift. Bristol, Pa.. April ll,-Mystery surrounding the disappearance of William English, 14 years old, who h: I been missing since tho blizzard of March I, was cleared to-day when his body was found in a field 200 feet from his home. KOK L?VK STOCK ASSOCIATION. Meeting Will Ho Hold at Westmin ster To-uiorrow for Orgtin i / a ti on. Tho fanners of Oconee and all poi sons Interested In the work of or ganising a live stork association for this county aro requested lo meet at Westminster Thursday (to-morrow) morning at ll o'clock. J. B. Watts and li. L. Shields, of Clemson Col lege, will he present. Prof. Shields will address the gathering, speaking along lines that will show to alt the advantage and necessity of tho or ganization of a live stock association for this section of the country. I inmediately after the address hy Prof. Shields preliminary work will he taken up looking to the organiza tion of an association, which lt ls hoped to perfect before adjournment of the meeting. Let everybody interested attend, and especially those Interested lu the raising of more and better cattle. The organization will devote special attention to this detail. Let us have a good crowd, and bc on hand in Westminster promptly at ll o'clock, so that the work to be done for this Important enterprise may be accomplished promptly and In a business-like manner. K. W. Marett. TWO PRIZES KOK THK HOYS. Gold Medals Offered for Klrst ?uni Second Places In Corn Contest. To the Hoy? in the Corn Club: 1 have been a warm supporter of the boys lu the contests In oratory and athletics In Oconee, and have wit nessed these contests with a great deal of enthusiasm, and was glad to see the handsome medals delivered to the winnora. There is another contest just as Important and more practical, fully as praiseworthy and as richly deserving a medal. This contest appeals to me more forcibly, and I hereby announce to the Corn Club, boys that I will offer a gold medal, equal in value, as attractive in appearance, appropriately en graved, to the boy In Oconee, under 18 years old on January 1st, 1914, making the highest general average lier cent on the following basis in ^^^.(yii^wsa.1''1*'-?"** Best showing of profit, 20 per cent. Best 10-ear exhibit, 20 per cent. Best written history of crop, 20 per cent. This contest to be under the rules and management of tho United States demonstration agent and County Board of lOducallon. j. H. Hamel t. a scientific farmer, public-spirited citizen and warm supporter of Corn Club work, has In structed mo to offer a suitable meda1, for the hoy making second best general average in above con test. No yield nuder ?<? bushels will be considered in this contest. Beys, be honest, accurate, progres sive and above suspicion in this con test. We will be glad to have every boy in the Bovs'. Corn Club to compete in this contest. We want the record yield of corn on on*> acre In Oconee broken this yoar. J. P. St Hiding. Bichland, April 1 1 th. LOCAL NKWH FORM SENECA, School Session This Year Shortened to Kigbt Months-Personals, Seneca, April 14.--Special: A dance was enjoyed Monday evening by the dancing contingent. Among the visiting young ladles were Misses Lynn Verner, Vera Ll rod and Cathe rine Jennings. Mrs. C. V. McCarty spent Sunday in Greenville, returning Monday evening. At a meeting of the board of trus tees Saturday last it was decidml to close the school here on May 15th. This gives to us eight months In stead of nine as heretofore. I am not posted as to the cause further than that it comes from a shortage of funds. Miss Catherine Jennings, of Win throp, spent the Laster holidays with her sisters, Misses Mirlan and Doro? t hy Jennings. Miss Florence Bold gave the chil dren of her grades an Laster egg hunt on Saturday afternoon. Miss Kittie Sllgh spent the past week-end with her homefolks at Bed Hill, Qa. Dr. IO. C. Doyle is in Florence in ' attendance Upon the Slate Medical I Association. I Another carnival ls drawing the attention of our young peoplo this week. The concern is pitched on the railroad right of way, between Fair Play and Town ville streets. In the county high school track meei last Saturday Westminster won first place, Richland second and Blue Ridge third. There was a very good attendance of friends and patrons of the various schools, but there was a noticeable Inek of enthusiasm. Miss Margaret. Morrison spent Sun day with homefolks at Clemson. Rev. I. E. Wallace- ls in attendance upon Piedmont. Presbytery at Ander son this week. The Seneca friends ot Hon. W. H. Oliver, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., aro ex tending to him their congratulations upon his election lo Congress last week from the Sixth District. Mr. Oliver has visited Seneca several limes and ls law partner of Chas. B. Vernor at Tuscaloosa.