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_"TO THINE OWN 8?LF BE TRUE, A Xl) IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN." By STECK, SHELOR & SCHRODER._WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, SE1?T. 10, 1014. New Serie? No. 8?0.-Volume LXV.-No. :?7. Spring Opening The Spring Season finds us better prepared than ever before to supply your needs in Stylish, Comfortable Footwear at Fair Prices. Queen Quality Shoes are the best American Styles always. We extend a most cordial invitation to visit us and look at the new Spring Shoes. The Morning Hours are the Best and Most Convenient. C. W. & J. E. BAUKNIGHT, WALHALLA. S. C. "IT PAYS TO BUY FOR CASH." Seeds and Dollars Seed illili is nol planted does nol grow. Dollars timi arr nol banked ?lo nol increase. No fanner ia sn foolish ?is to iWnk that a paper bag of watermelon seeds, hanging from ilie railers, will ever grow until he planted it. Yet are yon not expecting those dollars in thal bureau drawer will grow without banking them? Dead seeds and dead dollars bring no returns. WESTMINSTER BANK, WESTMINSTER, S. O. TIllO HOPKINS DIVORCE SUIT. Kccentric Wenfthy AtJnntnn Must Pay Alimony ol $?,($00 a Year. There are many who will recall tho fact that last year a Dr. Hopkins, of Atlanta, appeared In Seneca, put ting up at the Oconee Inn. For a time he was "the man of mystery" to tho. public, and it was later learned thal he was endeavoring to elude certain newspaper mon, detectives and process servers, lt later devel oped that he was dodging ti suit in stituted by his wife for divorce. With these facts of a local nature at hand, the following dispatch from Xew York will be of interest: Divorce Suit Settled. Mew York. April ;>. Referee Wm. C. Arnold, who heard the evidence In the .'iel ion for divorce brought against Dr. .lohn Randolph Hopkins, will report to the Supreme Cou ri in favor of the plaintiff and recommend thal alimony he fixed al $3,000 a year. The report bears heavily against Dr. Hopkins, who is accused of immorality and other excesses, and against Mrs. Hopkins, who is accused of great extravagance When Ibo suit became public on December 2'.l, last, word came from Atlanta, Qa., whore the defendant lives, that ho would not contest the action, but would fight against large alimony. Dr, Hopkins is rich and odd in his manners and habit of living. He is known throughout the South, largely because of the wide social connections of his wife and be cause of his habit of keeping his home in Atlanta lighted throughout the night. This home is kepi up as ti show pice, and the referee ap praised its value at $ 140,000. The co-respondent named in thc suit was Martlia Harrison, also known as "Bungalow," although the names of other women cropped up In the evidence. Mrs. Hopkins also said in her complaint that the de fendant was cruel and habitually un der the Influence of liquor. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins were married at West Point, Miss., on May 18, t S8 1. They have one son, Russell P. Hopkins, who won some reputation by his fondness for taking out every kind of insurance, for keeping wild beasts caged in the .back yard of bis home at Irvington, and because he eloped with and married Vera Riegrist, the 17-year-old daughter of Hr. J. J. Lawrence. A girl baby was born to the young couple in 1902, and Dr. Lawrence put $1,000,000 into trust for her. Two years later be gave young Mrs. Hopkins bis home at HIS0 Filth avenue. Ref? ree Arnold says in his report that Dr. Hopkins and his wife lived happily until about seven years ago. The defendant prospered lu his busi ness of loan broker, and with pros perity came desires that outpaced the income and led Anally to reckless ex travagance. Money troubles came and then came quarrels until Mrs. Hopkins left home. "The defendant," says the referee, "began to drink, and then to lead a dissolute life, and the evidence clearly shows thal In the last year he so far forgot his honor as to enter tain lewd women in the home where he had live.? In honorable i elation with his wife . nd son." One Of the women referred to tes tified as to her association with Hr. Hopkins and "detailed the events connected therewith with willing particularity." The referee says: CLEMENCY SHOWN BY WAN NI NC lt. s. Howman, of Charleston, First , t?.? Receive Full Pardon. Columbia, April 12.-For the Hist time since be bas been Chief Execu tive Governor .Manning this morning issued clemency in lour cases, grant ing one full pardon, one parole and two commutations of cases. AU of the cases were passed on favorably by the board of pardons at their meeting on Saturday. The full par don was niven to lt. S. Howman, of Charleston, who has served his sen tence and whose letter from New York city lo the Governor asking for his restoration to citizenship was published a few weeks ago. The following were tho recommen dations ol' Ibo pardon board on these cases: '"State vs. lt. S. Howman, Charles ton county, arson. Facts show that this party was convicted of arson and has served bis full sentence. He was only 14 years of age when the crime was committed, and he asks that his citizenship be restored. We recom mend that this rennest be granted." Full pardon granted by the Governor. "State vs. Willie Green. This is a case ol' a boy who forged an order for 4 0 cents on a store. He was sen tenced the minimum under the law (one year), and 'has already served seven months. We recommend that he be pardoned without delay." This is a little boy. only l i years of age, tn Marlboro county, and the man on whom he forged the order for 40 cents wat one of the petitioners ask ing for bis pardon. The Governor commuted the sentence to eight months, which will release the bov in a few days. "State vs. 'Sarah Rice, Union coun ty, vagrancy. Sentence four months in county jail. We recommend that this girl be paroled upon condition that she be sent to a rescue home in Greenville or elsewheie to remain there for a period ol ninety days." The Governor issued a 'parole in this case on the conditions named. "State, vs. Sarah Moore, Richland county, arson. The solicitor and judge both recommend that this sen tence be commuted from ton to two years in which recommendation the board joins." The Governor com muted the sentence to two years. F-1 Reporta Honied. Honolulu, T. ll., April 10. Lieut. Chas. E. Smith, commander of the submarine llotilla here, referring ta statements that the submarine F-1 was unfit when she began her last cruise, said to-day: "If there was anything wrong with the P-4 no one except her otli cers knew of lt." A new motor, he said, recently was installed in the P-4 because of an ac cident to the old mo'or. A recent explosion aiboard the submarine was no fault of the apparatus, according to Lieut. Smith, who said that when the vessel was blowing out and charging simultaneously, a screw driver caused a short circuit, occas ioning an ex phis inn of hydrogen gas. "It ls hard to understand bow a man, enjoying a good repuation in the community in which bo resides could have committed the acts al leged undo'- the circumstances shown to have existed in this case, yet the testimony is so clear and uncontro verted as to leave no doubt in any reasonable mind." Dr. Hopkins, while making no ef fort to refute any of the testimony, sought to excuse his conduct by say ing that bis wile's treatment and ex travagance forced him Into such a .ondCion of mind as to render bim unmindful in ids acts." Taking up the question of alimony the referee found that Dr. Hopkins was worth $211.270. and that his in come for 1914 was $4.8S2. Hut his income for -the six preceding years ran as high as $2 1.000 a year and was never less than i 12.000. Ex plaining the sudden drop In defend ant's income the referee says: "The business of the defendant is that of a loan broker, and a business of that character bas been unpopu lar of lalo years, and has been great ly Impaired by public opinion arid governmental restrictions. This, to say nothing of the pas; year's finan cial depression, would undoubtedly nccounl foi a gieat los-; itt the de fendant's Income." SENECA SCHOOL TAX CABBIES. Farmers' Chautauqua in July-Many Social Eunctipus-l,o?als. Senora, April 12.-Special: At a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce last Wednesday night plans were made, which, if matured, will bring the biggest thing to Seneca which possibly has ever been "pulled off" in the county. lt was decided to have the Fanners' Chautauqua July 22-2."?, inclusive. This will bring prominent speakers front a distance, who will discuss various phases of tarn, work, not neglecting that of the farmer's wife, as it is te termlned to have women in charge of the domestic science department, giving instruction in the ans of cooking, home-making, canning, etc. The meeting will run through Sun day, when a program suited to the occasion will he given. lt is hoped that our citizens will make a strong pull together in this move and make the chautauqua the biggest 'liing yet for Seneca and the county. Mr. and 'Mrs. Sam Hallenger, of Greenville, spent Sunday with their parents. Hov. and Mrs. X. G. Ballen ger. Mrs. Martha Lowry and Mrs. C. B. Smith arrived last week and will re main willi the family of W. O. Ham ilton until aller the Haniilton-Xeill nuptials Hr. Oscar Miller, of Georgia, bas arrived in Seneca and will practice medicine here. Ile is boarding in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Al exander. The track meet, held at the race track last Saturday was not as well attended as usual. This can doubt less be accounted for from the fact that the meeting held in Walhalla the day before attracted those who were naturally interested in the track meet, and the full day there detracted from the attendance here. In the events Westminster won first place, Richland second. In the dis cus throw Leo Moore, of the Seneca school, broke the State record. The election held on Monday for the purpose of voting an additional three-mill tax. was ?'arried. This en ables the trustees to arrange to con tinue tlu: school through another month, making a nine months' school. A large crowd ol' Seneca people at tended Field Day at Walhalla, and the occasion exceeded oven their most sanguine expectations. Many friends of Miss May Hamil ton and Robert Xeill are expressing their friendship in delightful pre nuptial parties, and no courtesy ex tended them has exceeded in pleas ure the beautiful dinner tendered them hy Mrs. J. E. Hopkins last Thursday evening. Another charming affair which is being anticipated by friends of the bride-to-be is the morning party ar i ranged by the Misses Gignilllat for j Tuesday. At an open meeting of the Pal metto Literary Society last Thurs day the debate for the Doyle medal was held. In the question, "Re solved, that the U. S. control the merchant marine," the negative won, the medal going to James Adams. An interesting music program was rendered by pupils of thc school. Prof. Wells of Clemson. Mr. Tru luck of Oakway, and Frank Hawkins, of Townville, were the judges. On last Wednesday afternoon Mrs. W. K. Livingston entertained at a beautiful luncheon for Miss Hamil ton. Mrs. Livingston's affairs are always eagerly anticipated by her friends, and this one was not disap pointing. Cut flowers seen in vases accentuated the charm of this hand some home, and Hie hostess was as sisted in caring for the guests by her sister, Mrs. J. L. Gray, of Ander son. The affair was altogether de lightful. Mrs. E. A. Hines entertained at a very elaborate party last Tuesday af ternoon in honor of Miss May Ham ilton, a bride of the month. The re ception hall, parlor and dining room were used and were attractive in Moral decorations. Fink carnations were used in the hall, and In the parlor the centerpiece for the table was a tall vase of tho .same equisite flower. In the dining room red was the chosen color used. A clever contest was introduced 'by the hostess, the prize going to Mrs. J. E. Hopkins. At the close of the contest a delicious and lavish course luncheon was served. In the parlor wis displayed an attractive array of cups, these having been contributed by the friends present, the hostess' idea being an unique and original one. Mrs. C. X. Gignilllat will enter tain for tho teachers of the graded school on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hunier visited in Townville last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. W. Shelor. of Walhalla, spent a short while in Sen eca Monday. .1. W. Bernden Seriously 111. (Tugaloo Tribune. ) J. W. Bear den, of Oakway, has been quite sick for some weeks. He was taken to Columbia Thursday for i real ment in a hospital. Ile was ac companied hy hts son. W. S. Dearden, and Dr. C. M. Walker. Mr. Hendon has many friends who are sorry to leam of bis affliction and hope ho will soon recover. WI :s TM IN; HT li H JUSTLY PROWL "The Banner sc hool"-Surprise Mar riage-Two Deaths Nulled. Westminster, vprli ? 3.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Leathers are moving to Atlanta this week. WV arr sorry to lose thom. Mrs. O. K. Breazeale is In Gaffney this week attending the meeting of W. M. U. Mr. and .Mrs. J. M. 'Martin have moved into the house recently vacat ed by A. W. Leathers and family. Westminster was well represented at Fair and Field Day at Walhalla last Friday. Every one was in good spirits and Westminster folks were greatly enthused over the stand tho Westminster High School took In everything. Her booth was most at tractively arranged. Here most beautiful things, made by the skilful bands of the girls, were shown. Handsome a ii vi useful things made from wood, and various flings made by the boys, deserve special men tion. Decided talent was shown in t'he drawings and different depart ments of school work, and a look at the culinary department showed plainly that the girls were being trained on other lines than school work. A goodly nuni'bcr of "blue ribbons" were distributed in the .booth. At 10.30 the literary contests were held at the school building. West minster was indeed proud of her 20 points gained in this. Next came tho marching at 12 o'clock, and in this our school was easily victorious, winning the ten dollar gold piece offered. Alter dinner came tho athletic contests. In this Westminster was again victorious, gaining 31 points. Friday evening at 8.30 the orator ical contest was held. Pritchard Payseur, Westminster, won tlrst place, Ellison Smith, Walhalla, sec ond, and Bruce Lynch, of Hine Ridge, third place. Handsome medals ware awarded first and second places. lt was estimated that about 1,000 peo ple were in the auditorium that . evening 'o hear the young orators. Westminster High School won first place for thc fifth consecutive time in the annual track meet, held at Seneca Saturday, making a total of ll li- points. The Westminster High School has the distinction of being the "banner school" of the county, having re- i ceived Monday the beautiful new gold and black banner offered for the school scoring the most points. William R. Cllnkscales. brother of our fellow-townsman, A. E. Clink scales, died at 'Marietta, Ga., on the 7th of April, at the ago of 82. Ile war born and reared In Anderson county, but had made his home in Georgia for a great many years. He belonged to the Seventh Georgia reg iment and served the entire four years of thc war. He was a brave and fearless soldier. He died at the home of 'his daughter, Mrs. .lames Hardeman, with whom he bad made bis home for Hie past 19 years. The ranks of our old soldiers keep thin ning out. All honor to them! Mrs. S. F. Reeder and Miss Sallie Honea attended tho W. M. H. at Gaff ney last week, going from there to j Blacksburg foi a few days' visit. The business meeting of Hie Eighth District, Knights of Pythias, was held with Westminster Lodge Tuesday afternoon, April 6th. Offi cers elected were published lasf week. The next district meeting will be held with Seneca Lodge in October. At 7..'50 ? . umotuous ban quet, prepared by I roath's Hotel, was served. About 120 were served at the banquet tables. Supt. w. C. Taylod acted as toast-master. The first speaker of the evening was (lev. I). W. II ion, of IMckens; subject. "Pythlanlsm"; second speaker, W. C. Hughe, of Walhalla, "The World, the Flesh and the Devil"; third speaker, Dr. E. C. Doyle. Seneca, "Woman". Short talks were made by District Deputy Grand Ch. ncellor H. M. Hurgan!. Creen ville, Mr. Smith, of Wasley, and oth ers. A most pleasant social evening was .siiont. After t'he banquet all Fy Hilans assembled in Castle Hall for a short meeting. Altogether this was one of the best K. of P. meet ings ever held In Westminster. Mrs. Elizabeth Kubanks died at. Greenville last Saturday. The re I mains were brought here Sunday and OA KOLI XA CROP HY COUNTIES. Oconee lins Nin? Hales Moro to Uer (Tvedlt Tluui in 1018. Sam L. Roger?, Director of the Census Department of Commerce, has announced the preliminary re port of cotton ginned |Vy counties in South Carolina for the crops of 1914 and lit Ci. Tho tabulation ap poa rs below. Quantities aro In running hales, counting round aa half bales. Linters are not Included: C rop. County 1914. 1913. Abbeville .... a f?, S 7 :l 34.300 Aiken . fi 1, ?2 0 7 IS,OGG Anderson .... GO, SH'. 7:1,541 Bamberg . . . . 29,4611 27,641 Ha rn wei I . .. . . (1."?. tl ?i 9 58,880 Beaufort . . . . 9.205 8,165 Berkeley . . . . 16,695 l :5,5o', Calhoun. 33,315 27,800 Charleston . . . 17,879 15,880 Cherokee .... 17,542 ls,072 Chester. 35,72 2 32,27 5 Chesterfield . . 36,680 33,076 Clarendon .... 50.17C 40,268 Colleton . . . . 24,696 li?,732 Darlington . . . 48,070 38,456 Dillon. 40.310 38,213 Dorchester . . . 18,895 16.661 Kdgofiold .... 35,554 33,235 Fairfield . . . - 25.9S2 26.349 Florence .. .. 48,947 44.282 Georgetown . . 5,432 3,860 Greenville .... 40,227 44.722 Greenwood ... 3 5,298 3 3,819 Hampton . 22,710 19,916 Korry. 13,257 10,390 Jasper. ti,67 4 6,196 Kershaw .. .. .?2,170 27.677 Lancaster .... 27,531 25.640 Laurens . . . . 42,106 45,384 Lee. 44,933 38,885 Lexington .. . 30,005 26,09 1 Marion. 17,000 17.890 Marlboro .... 69,575 56,583 Newberry .... 36,553 40,Ct 1 Oconee . 20,01? 20,W)<) Orangeburg . . 89,457 80,606 Pe kens. 22,404 19,51 2 Richland . . . . 27.1 75 22.679 Saluda . 27.051 26.084 Spartantourg .. 75,204 73,396 Sumter. 54,289 11,156 Cition . 20,537 20,724 Williamsburg . 36,562 26.577 York . 4 1,27t. 40.997 Total .1,550,700 1,418,701 Public St bool Knuds Soon. The payment of taxes on April 1st will enable tho State department to pay State aid to the schools at once. Oconee schools may, therefore, ex pect the rural graded school money about April 15th; the small bal ance of ter mextension money im mediately thereafter; the second in stallment of high school aid about May 15th; library aid about May 1st; needy school aid about may 10th, and building aid about May 15th. Yours very truly, Thomas A. Smith, Supt of Education, Oconee County. Ham Burned Ijast Saturday. (Karin and Factory.) An out/auilding on Karie W. Low ery's place, near Adams's Crossing, was destroyed -by fire Saturday night about 11.30 o'clock. Farming im plements and feedstuffs to tho amount of $500 were destroyed. There 'was no Insurance. Mr. Low ery is at a loss to account for the origin of the blase. T. K. Stripling, who fell and in jured his hip more than a month ago and has been confined to his bed un til a week ago. wa? able to come to his store the latter part of the past week. ll?' is yet unable to walk and ls using a whet ! chair. were interred at. Kastview cemetery Sunday afternoon. She spent tho greater part of her life near here, at Oak way, and bad only been living in Creen ville for t he past few years. She leaves only one daughter, of her immediate family, Miss Minnie Ku banks, who is teaching school In Greenville county. Miss .lossie Tannery and A. T. Sublette, both of Westminster, were married at Spartanburg Saturday, April 10th, the ceremony being per formed by the pastor of tho Central Methodist church. A gay party from below Hartwell motored over Sunday afternoon and spent tho day with 'Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gaines. Among thoso in the par ty were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thornton, Mrs. Mollie Hrown, Miss Drusia Gaines and others.