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GERMANY MAKES REPLY TO U. S. Offers Several Propositions About Shipping-No Pay for Lusitania. Berlin, July 9.-Germany's offer, embodied In the reply to the Ameri can note regarding the sinking of the Lusitania and submarine war fare, which was delivered to Ameri can Ambassador Gerard last night, is: First: Reiterated assurance that American ships engaged in legitimate trade will not be interfered with nor the lives of Americans on neutral ships l>e endangered. Second: That German submarines will be instructed to allow American ships to pass freely and safely, Ger many entertaining in return the con fident hope that the American gov ernment will see that these ships do not carry contraband; such ships to be provided with distinguishing marks and their arrival announced a reasonable time in advance. The same privilege is extended to a reasonable number of neutral pas senger ?hips under tlie American flag, and should the number of ships thus available for passenger service prove inadequate, Germany is will ing to permit America to place four hostile passenger steamers under the American flag to ply between North America and Europe under the same conditions. Text of Note from Germany. The text ol' the note follows: Herlin, July 8. The undersigned has the honor to make the following reply lo his ex cellency. Ambassador Gerard, to the ,ioie of the 10th ultimo, re the Im pairment of American interests by the Herman submarine war: The imperial government learned with satisfaction from the note how earnestly the government of the United States is concerned in seeing t ho principles of humanity realized in the present war. Also this appeal finds ready echo in Germany, and the imperial government is quite willing to permit its statements and decis ions in the present case to be gov erned by tho principles of humanity, just as it has done always. Ancient Ties Recalled. The imperial government welcom ed with gratitude when the Ameri can government, in the note of May 15, itself recalled that Germany al ways had permitted itself to be gov erned by tho principles Of progress and humanity in dealing with the law of maritime war. Since the time when Frederick the Great negotiated with John Adams, Benjamin Frank lin and Thomas Jefferson the treaty of friendship and commerce of Sep 1 einher 9. ITS."?, he? ween Prussia and the Republic Of the West, German and American statesmen have, In fact, always stood together in the struggle for the freedom of the seas and f'>r protection of penc< ible trade. lo i in Inter- nui i un ' pro ceed ii . A I' ll ?- UC lie dael I gi'C?ai.e principles, osptKauti) ino abolishment of the right of capture at sea and the protection of the in terests of neutrals. For Freedom of the Seas Even at the beginning of tr pres ent war Hie German governir mt im mediately declared its willingness, in response to proposals of the Amer ican government, to ratify the Dec laration of London and thereby sub ject itself in the use of its naval forces to all the restrictions pro vided Hierein in favor of neutrals. Germany likewise lias been always tenacious of the principle that war should be conducted against the armed and organized forces of an enemy count ry, hut that the enemy civilian population must he spared as far as possible from the meas ures of war. The imperial govern ment cherishes the definite hop?! that some way will he found when peace is concluded, or perhaps earlier, to regulate the law of maritime war in a manner guaranteeing the free dom of the seas, and will welcome it with gratitude and satisfaction if it eau work hand in hand with Hie American government on that occa sion. If in the present war the princi ples which should be the ideal of the future have been traversed more and more. Wie longer its duration. The German government has no guilt therein. It is known to the Ameri can government how Germany's ad versaries, by completely paralyzing peaceable tra Hie hot ween Germany am' neutral countries, have aimed fron the very beginning and with in creasing lack of consideration at Hie destinotion, not so much of tho arnie 1 forces as Hie life of the Ger man nation, repudiating, in doing so, all the rules of international law and disregarding all rights of neutrals. r,i ii.un Blamed by Germany. On November :t. 1914, England de clared the North Sea a war area and by planting poorly anchored mines and hy stoppage and capture of ves sels, made passage extremely danger ous and difficult for neutral shipping, thereby actually blockading neutral coasts and ports contrary to all In ternational law. Long before the beginning of submarine war, long land practically completely intercept ed legitimate neutral navigation to Germany also. Thus Germany was driven to a BUbmarlne war on trade. On November 14, 19 14, the English premier declared in the House of Commons that it was one of Eng land's principal tasks to prevent food for the German population from reaching Germany via neutral ports. Since March 1 England lina been tak ing from neu ral ships, without fur ther formality, all merchandise pro ceeding to Germany, as well as all merchandise coining from Gormany, even when neutral proiierty. Justas il was also with tho Hoers, the Ger man people are now to he glvon the choleo of perishing from starvation with its wome nand children or of relinquishing Its independence. While our enemies thus loudly and openly proclaimed without mercy un til our utter destruction, we were conducting a war in self-defense for our national existence and for the sake of peace of an assuered perma nency. We have been obliged to adopt a submarine warfare to meet the declared intentions of our ene mies and the methods of warfare ad opted by them in contravention of international alw. Lusitania Case Considered. With alt its etforts in principle to protect neutral life and property from damage as much as possible, tht" Connan government recognized unreservedly in its memorandum of February 1 that the interests of neu trals might suffer from the subma rine warfare. However, the Ameri can government will also understand and appreciate that in the light tot existence which luis been forced upon Germany hy its adversaries and an nounced by them it is the sacred duty ol' the imperial government tc do all within its power to protect and save the lives of German subjects. Il the imperial government were doro lict in these its duties, it would Ix guilty before God and history of th? violation of those principles of Illili est humanity which are the founila tion of every national existence. The case of the Lusitania shows with horrible clearness to what jeo pardizing of human lives the manne: of conducting war employed by om adversaries leads. In the most di rect contradiction of internationa law, all distinctions between mer ohantmon and war vessels have beet obliterated by the orders to Uritis 1 merchant men to arm themselves anc to ram submarines, and the promis* of rewards therefor, and neutral who use merchantmen as traveler thereby have been exposed in an in creasing degree to all the dangers o war. Feared to Warn Lusitania Victiinis. If the commander of thc Genna: submarine which destroyed the Lusl tania had caused the crew and pas sengers to take to the boats befor liring a torpedo this would hav meant the sure destruction of Iii own vessel. After the experiences i sinking much smaller and less sea worthy vessels, it was to be experte I that a mighty ship like the Lusitani ! would remain above water lon enough even after the torpedoing t I permit passengers to enter the ship1 j boats. Circumstances ol' a very |>< cuitar kind, especially the prese?e on hoard of large quantities of liigt ly explosive materials (word omi ted, possibly 'dissipated") this e: poctation. In addition it may 1 I pointed out that if the Lusitania lia ; been spared thousands of cases < munitions would have been sent l [Germany's enemies and there! thousands of German mothers an children robbed of breadwinners. Bargains Offered to United states In the spirit of friendship wher with tlie German nation has been hi hued toward .the Union and its i hn'Mfants 'duce the earliest days i* . . listen e, th? imperial 1 M . will t ays Lie ready to ?do all . th present war also prov , Jeopardizing or' lives ' vmo .'ii citizens. The Import government, therefore, repeats t! assurances that 'American ships w not be hindered in the prosecution legitimate shipping and the lives American citizens in neutral vesst shall not be placed in Jeopardy. In order to exclude any unforsc dangers to American passons steamers, made possible In view the conduct of maritime war Germany's adversaries, German sn marines will be instructed to pern the free and safe passage of sn passenger steamers when made r< ognizable by special markings a notified a reasonable time in ; vance. The imperial governme however, confidently hopes that I American government will assn: to guarantee that these vessels hu no contraband on board, details arrangement for the unhampei passage of these vessels to be agr< on by the naval authorities of b< sides. Facilities for Travel. In order to furnish adequate fae ties for travel across the Atlantic American citizens, the German g ernment submits for considera!ioi proposal to increase the number available steamers by installing passenger service a reasonable ni ber of neutral steamers under American Hag, the exact number be agreed upon under the same c ditlon as the above mentioned Am can steamers. The imperial government belie it can assume that in this man adequate facilities for travel act the Atlantic ocean can be a ff or American citizens. There wot therefore, appear to be no coin ling necessity for American citiz to travel to Europe in time of wai ships carrying an enemy Hag. In particular, the imperial govt ment is unable to admit that Am can citizens con protect an em ship through the mere fact of t presence on boa i ii. Germany merely followed I' land's example when she declf pa rt of the high sea au area oi \ Consequently, accidents suffered neutrals on enemy ships in this ; of war cannot ?veil he judged di cully from accidents to which i trais aie at all times exposed at seat of war on land when they take themselves into dangerous calitles in spite of previous wami Enemy Vessels Under U. S. lia If. however, it should not bo sihle for the American governi to acquire an adequato nambo neutral passenger steamers, the perlai government is prepared tc terpose no objections to the pla under the American flag by American government of four en passenger steamers for passe traffic between North America England. Assurances of "free safe" passage for American pat ger steamer? would extend to a under the identical pro-condltioi these formerly hostile passe steamers. The President of the United S has declared his readiness In a deserving of thanks, to commun and suggest proposal to the go' ment of Great Britain with pat ?ECA THROWS WIDE OPEN HER DOORS Extending to Every One, Far and Near, a Cordial Invitation to Visit the OCONEE COUNTY FARMERS' Free! fl 2 2, 2 3, HAUT JU Free! 24, 25, Set Aside All Duties ! = Come ! And bring your family. Meet your friends and neighbors at Seneca. Every one is welcome, ?g Four days of pleasure and amusement. ?g Four days of good speaking. *$e Four days of instruction and inspira tion. ** See the program, which is not fully completed, but will be added to until the Great Days-JULY 22 to 25. . ?UO. , ?'Ul ?MlMMM .?KIM Neither time nor expense ha's been spared to make these four days full of Instruction and Fun. Suitable arrangements have been made for grounds for picnic or camping, ?g Let everybody come and have a good time. ^ The Show, Music and Speaking are FREE ! -= PROGRAM = FIRST DAY-PLATFORM PROGRAM. 10.30 A.M.-Address. .Governor R. I. Manning. 11.30 A.M.-Address .Congressman A. F. Lever. 4.30 P. M.-Address.Mr. M. V. Richards. SECOND DAV-PLATFORM PROGRAM. 10.30 A. M.-Address.Senator E. D. Smith. 11.30 A. M.-'Address.Mr. W. W. Long. M.-Address.Commissioner E. J. Watson. THIRD DAY-PLATFORM PROGRAM. M.-Address.Hon. C. E. Bassett. M.-Address . M>\ Fairfax Harrison. (President, Southern Kail way.) -Address .Mr. Bradford Knapp. 4.30 r 1 0.30 A. 1 1.30 A. 4.30 P. M. WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' DIVISION. School and Demonstration Period each day from 2 to 4 P. M. Instruction and demonstration in Home Econ? mies, Domestic Science and Art, Homekeeping and Canning, tho ('are and Feed ing of Babies, and Domestic Pyrene and SanLatlou. (Con ducted by Winthrop Col'.?ge Teachers, County Canting Club Or ganizers and Mrs. R. E. Gr?bel.) ROYS' DIVISION. School and Demonstration Period each day from 2 to 4 P. M. Instruction in Elementary Agriculture, Boys* Corn and Pig Clubs, and Athletics. FARMERS' DIVISION. School and Demonstration Period each day from 2 te 4 P. M. Schools and Demonstrations in Live Stock Raising, Dairying, Seed Selection and Improvement. Good Roads and Mtrketlng. (Conducted by Mr. W. W. Long, assisted by Profs. Harper, Shields, Burgess, and others, of Clemson College.) On Thursday evening there will be an illustrated address by Mr. R. E. Gr?bel, of the Southern Railway's Agricultural depart ment. Subject: "Our Nation's Foundations." A Live Stock Parade will he held Friday at 10 o'clock. First and second prizes will he awarded to cadi class entered. Bring on your stock. On Friday evening there will be an Illustrated address hy an official from the Agricultural Department at Washington, tho subject, ol which will be "Good Roads." The exact date for the Old Fiddlers' Convention has not yet been definitely decided upon, but it will probably be held Friday, the second day of the Chautauqua. This event will be partici pated in hy the "old-timers" from four counties, and is expected to prove one of the most enjoyable periods of the day. Commissioner E. J. Watson will have his new South Carolina Exhibit on display here for the first time. Five hundred men are expected to make up the parade of the Dramatic Order of Knights ol' Khorassan on the opening day Thursday. Plans tor a monster Woodmen of the World Celebration and parade are materializing and particulars regarding this proposed feature will soon be announced. Twenty-five dollars in prizes to he given for the best vehicle exhibit of farm products grown on the exhibitor's farm. (Friday, second day of Chautauqua.) SUNDAY, JULY ?25, WILL BE OHUROH DAY. The tncme of this day will bo "The Church's Relation to the Industrial and Social Life of the Community." The morning ses sion will be devoted to the Sunday School as a Community Builder. in the afternoon there will be a conference of pastors and religious workers on the general subject of the day. At night there will be a sermon by an able divine on tho samo subject. Music Thursday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday hy the Wil liamston Band. This band's connection with the First Regiment, N. G. S. C., won for it a reputation as one of the best musical organizations In the State. Mr. Fur man Smith, of Anderson, will have on display tho best seed exhibit demonstration that has ever been displayed in this country. Many of the leading machinery houses will have interesting and instructive exhibits and demonstrations. The program as here outlined is not complete. Additions will ho made until the opening day of the Chautauqua. lar reference to tho alteration of maritime war. Tho imperial govern ment will always ho glad to make of tho good offices of the President and hopes that his efforts in the present case, as well as In the direc tion of the lofty ideal of the freedom of the seas, will lead to an under st anding. The undersigned requests the am bassador to bring the above to the knowledge of the American govern ment and avails himself of the op portunity to renew to his Excellency the assurance of his most dlstlngush ed consideration. (Signed): Von Jagow. CASTORIA The Kind You Haye Always Bought For Infants and Children. Bears the Signature of W. M. PROPST ? T.lTICALIA ?J,. Munday, July 25, WIM He ?rent Day in Seneca-Personale. Seneca, July 13.-Special: gun day, July 25th, will bc known aa 'Co to Sunday School Day," the last aid best day of chautauqua week. It la planned to liold a big meeting undtr the tent In the Interest of Sunda/ school work. Speakers will be pres ent who are ^prominent in this line of church work, and everybody in Sen eca Is expected to be present. The committee appointed to perfect plans Is: Mesdames W. P. Reid, T. Lr. Striblirrg, E. C. Doyle, 'Miss Sue Ellen Hunter, and Charles Stribiing, .KM Byrd, Wilkes Dendy. The above committee is called to meet Thursday afternoon at 5.30 o'clock In the rear of \V\ 'S. Hunter & Co.'s store. Seneca ls saddened over the criti cal Illness of W. M. Propst. For some months Mr. Propst has been in poor health, but lt iwas not thought until a few days ago that hts condition Was serious. The many friends of the family await with interest news of 'improvement in his condition. Miss Ruth Adams has as her guest this week 'Miss Sara David, of the country, and on Tuesday evening will entertain for her attractive visitor. Dr. E. A. Hines and daughter, Miss Nellie have returned from an exten sive pleasure trip, including the ex position and a return trip through Canada. P. H. Isbell left the early part of the week for the exposition. Dr. and "Mrs. W. >F, Austin and their attractive house guests spent I. st Sunday in Greenville. Mrs. Raymond Monroe and young son, of Laurlnlburg, N. C., will -arrive in Seneca next week for chautauqua. Mrs. T. E. Strlhllng leaves on Wednesday for a week's stay at ?Mon treal, N. C. A. P. Brown ls in Seneca, having come from Amerieus, Ga., to ho at the bedside of his friend, w. M. Propst. Mr. Brown's friends here aro pleased to learn that his family will return to Seneca aibout tho 15th. Sunday and Monday were the hot test days of the year. An electric storm cooled tho atmosphere Monday night. Mrs. W. M. Neill and daughter, Miss Alice, of Gainesville, Ga., visited friends in Seneca last "week. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crayton and young children, of Charlotte, ?were visitors to Seneca last Sunday. 'Mrs. J. H. Thompson, of Atlanta, ls "with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F Alexander, for an indefinite stay. Miss Maud Hopkins has returned from a visit of several weeks to friends et Orangeburg. Hal Todd has been iwltih homefolks for several days. .Miss Annie Hunter is visiting friends et Toccoa. A personal invitation ls herewith extended The Courier staff to the ?ig show, July 22-25, in fl?neca. "We're lookln' for you!"