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"TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, AND IT MUST FOI LOW AS THE * NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN HE By STECK, SHELOR & SCHRODER. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1?15. XRD FOR GEORGIA MOB. tee of Chicago Men Raising <^und of 920.000. *Aug. \9.-Lester I.. 4* /ago, chairman of tho ^F^b" ^h was active In ob ^ Uation of Frank's ^> ^ ?od to-day that ?f V A- j? <?A\ $20.000 fund cf J? Jp ^? *ard for tho np > o* ^? ^ ?rs of the ^'.S- v<? -4 been ri mob raised. c> ' f fr baiter, "will g> ^conviction ' .??* .O* rin nf nnv IN THE MARKETS Our Mr. J. E. Bauknight left Monday for New York and other Eastern Markets. He will be absent about ten days. During his stay in the markets he will use his usual skill and care in selecting our fall and winter stocks of Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions, etc. Watch for Announcements. C. W. J. E. BAUKNIGHT, WALHALLA, S. C. "IT PAYS TO BUY FOR CASH," What are Security Bonds? Every employee in our Hank is bonded for ten thou sand dollars in a strong security company. In case any one worllrhg in thc Bank should got away with a few thousand those bonds mean that the security company will pay thc loss. A man must have a good, clean record before he cnn get one ot' these bonds, as these companies go back for several general ions examining into a man's history. This is ono of thc many safeguards wc have for depositors. Westminster Bank, WESTMINSTER, S. C, i Weather Forecast ?or One Week. (Special to Keowee Courier.) U. S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau, Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 2 4, 1916.- Following is the weather forecast issued hy the U. S. Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C., for the week beginning Wednesday August 25, 1915: For South Atlan<dc and Fast Gulf State?: Generally fair weather, with seasonable tempera!urea is indicated for tho week, although occasional local thundershowers may occur over the southern portion of the district. MISS HAMMONDS MFFTS D FA Til. Auto Turned Over When itt Han Into Conceaold Ditch. Greenville, Aug. 22.-Miss Hattie Emma Sanimonds wa* instantly kill ed this morning about I 1 o'clock when tho automobile in which she and two of her brothers wore riding turned over in a ditch on the Sandy Flat road, some six or seven miles from Greenville. The young people had started to Mountain Creek church and the driver of the machine was attempting to pass a buggy. Some weeds grew on the side of the road and these concealed the ditch into which the machine plunged. The step of the car crushed against the neck of the young woman, breaking ? ho neck and killing her. One of. her brothers was injured. Tho accident cast a gloom over the community, and especially did it affect the large congregation which had assembled for special services at Mountain Creek church. The Satnmonds's home ls seven or eight miles from Greenville. ANTICIPATING ORR'S REUNION. Seneca Glad of Next Your's Opportu nity-llnptist Plying Squadron. Seneca, Aug. 24.-Si>ecial: Seneca learns with pleasure that the reunion of Orr's Regiment will be held here in 191 G. Our people have not here tofore had an opportunity to enter tain these loyal veterans, and it goes without saying that it will he royally done. A sentiment attaches to their coining which appeals to all, and it is one upon which the whole town will he united. In the meantime, it has been suggested that a U. D. C. chapter be organized in Seneca. Other small towns have been organ ized for many years, and why not Seneca? Let some our take the lead now while the time is propitious. Our people enjoyed two treats last Sunday-a splendid sermon from Dr. .). W. Daniel at the Presbyterian church in the morning, and a lecture by Rev. ,1. L. Harley at the Baptist church at night. Both were heard by large congregations. Mr Harley spoke to the men in the afternoon at the Baptist church, and his address at night upon the same subject. "Pro hibition," was a line effort. Ile in finishing up the campaign in the in terest of this great question, which co mes before our people September 1 llb. The f illowing compose a camping party to Robinson's Shoals this week: Misses Nancy Hines, Sara Busha, Lola Ramsay and Nina ?or P?an; Messrs. .lullen Hoik man, J. W. Stribling. Thornley Cary and Will Vernor. Mesdames P. M. Cary atid Mart Floyd aro the chaperones. Miss Sue Ellen Hunter has return ed from a visit lo her sister, Mrs. T. B. Jones, at Lowndesville. Rev. I. E. Wallace ls at Old Pick ens this week in the Interest of tho Church Institute which is being held there. Upon his return he will go to Iva for Mrs. Wallace, and they will then go to the mountains. W B. Reid is visiting relatives at. Pendleton and Sandy Springs. On September 2d Fx-C.overnor J. I1'. Handley, of Indiana, and George stewart, of Chicago, will represent DKCLARK COTTON CONTRABAND. England Takes stop Long Contem plated-'Frailee to Follow. London. Aug. 21.-Cotton lins been declared absolute contraband by Great Britain, according to a statement issued by the foreign of lice this afternoon. 'riu> statement ('celaros thal the government proposes to initiate mea sures to relieve depression which might temporarily disturb the cotton market because of the contraband order. lt was learned upon inquiry at the foreign o ill ce that the French govern ment ?. ll issue a similar notice early to-mo ' )w. The announcement follows: "His majesty's government has de clared eco ton absolute contraband. While the circumstances might have Justified such action at an earlier pe riod, his majesty's government are glad to think that local conditions of American interests likely to be af fected are more favorable for such a utep than they were a year ago. and, moreover, his majesty's government contemplate initiation of measures lo relieve as far as possible any abnor mal depression which might tempo rarily disturb market conditions." The declaration is effective from to-day. A royal proclamation concerning the action was published in a supple ment of the London Gazette issued to-night. lt is very brief. After a preamble citing previous proclama tions concerning contraband it says: "Now, therefore, we do hereby de clare, by and with the advice of our privy council, that during tho contin uance of the war. or until wo do give fu. thor public notice, the following articles will be treated as absolute coutrabaud, in .addition to. those seL .out iii our royal proclamations afore mentioned: Haw cotton, cotton lint ers, cotton waste and cotton yarn. "And we do hereby further declare that this, our royal proclam?t ion, shall take effect from the date of Its publication in the London Gazette." The proclamation was signed yes terday by King George. Washington Will Protest. Washington, Aug. 21.-The Uni ted States will protest against the British designation of cotton as con traband and subs?quent negotiations are expected at least to draw out a full explanation of tho reasons be hind the action. Officials would not discuss the sub ject to-night, hut the announcement came as no surprise, for Secretary Lansing was advised informally some time ago that such action had been decided. It is understood the formal announcement was delayed pending preparations to protect the market from its effect. Tile American protest will cite the previous consistent policy of Great Britain in holding cotton free of restraint. A long course of diplo matic interchanges undoubtedly will follow before an agreement can he reached, or possibly the question be submitted to arbitration. the "flying squadron" at tho Baptisl church in Seneca. They will be ac companied by export musicians, a singer and pianist, and tho event promises a real treat to our people. Miss Norma Qlgnilliat contributed a delightful picnic to her Sunday school class Tuesday afternoon. Miss Sarah Vernor was hostess to her young friends Monday afternoon at a birthday party. Mrs. Bust returned to her home in Pittsburg, Ba., last Saturday after a visit of several weeks to her sister, Mrs. .1. L. Marett. She was accom panied by her young niece, Miss Em ily Marett. The friends of U. M. Tr?bulo are pleased to learn that he is improv ing at the hospital in Anderson, where he underwent an operation re cently. Wilkes Dendy went to Campobello the early part of thc week to loin a camping party to the mountains. The Misse? Hines entertained at a small party on Monday evening. M issi's Clara Beth and Pauline Ballenger aro visiting their sister, Mrs. Strong, at McCormick, whom they accompanied home on Monday last. M?. and Mrs. C. B. Vorner, who are in Atlantic City, are expected to stop over in Seneca the latter part of the week for a short visit to relative! here. Mrs. J, L. McWhorter is visiting Mrs. J. P. 11 mil.m c In Anderson for a few days. The camping party ?mentioned above) held a "get acquainted" party at the home of Mrs. Grace Ver nor Monday evening. MF.RAMFC RIVER RISKS HIGH. Some Liven Lodi-I*roperty Daina^ < Will Mount iiigi?. - St/Louis. AUK. 22.-Tho Moram. | rivor, lined on either side with thou sands of pleasure resorts, club houses and summer cottages, wont several miles out of its banks to day, swept away most of these build ings and increased to 2 0. it is report ed, the number of lives lost in St. Louis bounty as a result of Hoods which followed the recent rainstorm hore. . Thf Meramec hogan rising a foot an hour this morning, and the Hood was sb sudden that hundreds had time only to climb trees. Efforts to rescue, these with motor boats had boen'bi vain early to-night. The river to-night passed a stage live feet higher than ever known before. Death List May Grow. Six persons were said to have been drowned at Valley Park and two at Meramec Highlands to-day. Many others were missing and fear is ex pressed that the death list may ag gregate several score ol' persons. 'Hundreds of persons had been ma rooned in club houses and cottages along the river by the first rise seve ral days ago, and hundreds of others had gone to the river to-day hoping it would recede and permit them to roache? relatives, friends and their wator-??ked possessions. Appeals for help were sent to St. Louis tb-night and hundreds of vol unteers} immediately responded. Boats are being rushed to the Mera mec by! train. Strong motoi boats attempted to enter tho Meramec from the Mi?issippi river, but high waters prevented their passage under one of the fe\A remaining bridges across the Mer^&fc Unconfirmed reports said that every 'building on either side of the river from Clinton to Pacific, a dist ance of :?r> miles, had been carried away. lu Valley Park alone 2,000 fami lies have been made homeless. The water was ten to twelve feet high in the streets. The river now is two and one-half miles wide at Valley Park and Meramec Highlands and four miles wide at Crescent, Mo. The flooded area is estimated at 1 00,000 square mi.Of Telephone and telegraph wires to almost all towns in this district are down. Thousands of refugees from the Hooded districts are being housed in churches, hotels and other public buildings. Cots and food ate being sent from St. Louis. ?LECTIOX IS SUSTAINED. Supreme Court Overrules the Appli cation for Injunction. Columbia, Aug. 21.-The Supreme Court Justices and the Circuit Court Judges of the State this afternoon unanimously handed down a decision refusing to enjoin the prohibition ref erendum election set for September 11 and refused the petition of John Henry Chappell, a tax-payer, of New berry, who asked for the injunction. The decision was rendered immedi ately after an en bane session had ad journed and after consultation. When informed of the refusal of the court to enjoin tho prohibition (de< (ion, former Governor Blea.se, of counsel for petitioner, would make no comment. When asked if they contemplated taking an appeal to the United States Supreme Court on the matter of the Federal constitutional ity of the Referendum Act, he said In and his associate, Frank G. Tomp kins, had not yet conferred and had not leached any decision. The order of the court follows: "The State of South Carolina, in the Supreme Court, en bane. ' John Henry Chappell, petitioner, vs. R. M. McCown. Secretary of State, et al. "Order: Upon hearing argument herein and upon consid?ration there of, we aro of opinion thnt the injunc tion he refused, and it is so ordered. "The immediate pendency of the election forbids us to reduce, to writ ing thc reasons for our Judgment; that will be done hereafter, and so soon ns the circumstances shall per mit ol it." The order is signed by the Chief Justice, the four Associate Justices and tho ten Circuit Judges. MUTONS LOSE A SUB*. Grounded bi Danish Waters-^ manic Attitude tires Danos. London, AUK. 21.-Tho story cf tho sinking of the British submarii e 10-13, whose IOSB was made known i a brief statement yesterday, was told in an announcement from the admi ralty as follows: "A report has been received from Lieut. Commander Layton, command ing the E-13, whose grounding on the Danish island of Saltholm was published yesterday. Tho Beuten mt commander reports that tho subma rine grounded In the early morning of August All efforts to refloat her failed. "At .") o'clock a Danish torpedo boat appeared on the scene and in formed the E-1 ?i that she would be allowed 24 hours to get off. At the same time a Cern?an torpedo boat ar rived and remained close io the sub marine until two more Danish tor pedo boats came up. when she with drew. "At 9 o'clock, while the three Dan ish torpedo boats were anchored close to the submarine, two German tor pedo boals appeared from the south. When about half a mile away one of these hoiated a commercial flag sig nal, but before the commanding ofll cer of the K-13 had time to read it, the Germans directed a torpedo at her from a distance of about 100 yards. The torpedo exploded on hit ting the bottom close to her. "At the same moment the German destroyer fired with all her guns, and Lieut. Commander Layton, seeing that his submarine was on lire, fore and aft, and unable to defend herself, owing to her being aground, gave or ders for the crew to abandon her. While the men wore in tho water they waco Ared-u pon by. moah tuc guns ?nd with shrapnel. "One of the Dutch torpedo boats immediately lowered her boats and steamed between the submarine and the German destroyers, who, there fore, had to cease firing and with dra w. Denmark is Aroused. Copenhagen, Aug. 21.-Destruc tion of tile British submarine IO-Cl in Danish territory by German destroy ers, under circumstances which placed the shipwrecked craft under Danish protection, has aroused wide spread indignation. Danish newspa pers urge that there can be no expla nation or plausible excuse for the deliberate violation of Danish terri tory, as a German torpedo boat had thoroughly investigated the locality before returning with the others to attack the defenseless crew. The Vortland says: "There can be no question that the German commander was aware he was violating Danish neutrality." The Journal Hovesdestaven pub lishes a rumor that one Danish tor pedo boat had a man wounded and its wireless damaged by German shells. The entire press commend? the government's action in promptly pro testing to Berlin, and assures the government it will receive the sup port of the whole nation In whatever action is taken. The admiralty has ordered that the paired ships aorund Copenhagen be increased. A Zeppelin this morning reconnoitered over the waters south east o! Copenhagen and photographed the wreck of the E-13." Despondent, Man Suicides. Cordele, Ga., Aug. 21. Placing the muzzle of a revolver in his mouth and sending a bullet through his brain. I). W. Titshaw, aged 5 5 years, a well-known citizen of Cordele, com mitted suicide to-night shortly after C o'clock. The tragedy occurred on the sidewalk in a prominent resi dence section. Despondency because of failure to earn a livelihood is attributed as tho cause of Titshaw's act. He had been a resident of Cordele several years, coming here as a salesman for a mercantile firm. During the past year ho had acted as an agent, sell ing novetlles and different articles of merchandise. It appears that he earned a meager livelihood from tho sale of these articles, and when ho was overtaken with sickness several weeks ago his financial condition be came critical, though ho was too proud to beg. ^ J go far .sirs of ??neo ?rd. cte NV. Miss M.. Ga., was h. Carter last WOK Mrs. C. C. Vauv ville, tia., arrived la?, and will spend some Unit, her daughter, Mrs. ,S. L. B, Mrs. Vaughan ts just recovb. from a severe illness and is hoio U recuperate. Supt. and Mrs. \V. C. Taylor and lillie daughter Sara have returned from a \isit to relatives at Green ville and other points. Mrs. Nannie R.:rron and daughter, Miss Bessie, of Greenville, are visit ing relatives h*u-<> this week. Glenn Lesley, of Glayton, Ga., spent a few days in this vicinity last week. Miss Ella Gary, of Elberton, Ga., is the guest of her sister, .Mrs. Geo. Gary-Lee. Horn, unto Mr. ?ind Mrs. Ervine Haley, on Friday, August 20, a son. W. M. Hillard returned Sunday from a few days' visit to relatives at Rabun Gap, tia. M. H. Lemmons, G. T. Lemmona and family, of Atlanta, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lemmons this week. Little Miss Annie Wilson, of Aus tell. Ga., is visiting at Hie home of her uncle, H. 10. Wilson. Miss Marjorie. Dance, of Toccoa, visited her aunt, Mrs. J. S. Carter, the latter part of last week. Mrs. H. M. Fallaw has hoon seri ously ill for the past few days. Last reports from her bedside t?;ll of an improvement In her condition. Her j many friends hopo for a speedy res-' taxation, to health. Mr. and Mrs. .1. D. Witherspoon were called to Cross HUI last week on account of the soldons illness and death of Mr. Witherspoon's father, Dr. Witherspoon. He died Friday af ternoon and was buried Sunday morning. Many friends sympathize with thora in their loss. Despile the Inclement weather las! Th irsday and Friday a goodly number of old soldiers gathered hero for the reunion of Orr's Regiment. A splendid program was carried out and a m'>st sumptuous repast was laid for the veterans in a vacant store room on Main street. The U. D. C. did all lit their power to make the gathering pleasant for the grand old men. Eighteen of their number have passed away since their reun ion last year. Their next [dace of meeting will be at Seneca. Miss Hepple Dickson visited her sister, Mrs. R. C. Dillard, at Green ville, the latter part of last weok. Miss Mary Sullivan is spending a few days at Russell's. Rev. and Hrs. .1. R. Moore, of Fort Lawn, S. C., were mingling among their many friends here tho first of the week. Rev. Moore filled the pulpit at the Westminster Bap tist church on Sunday morning and at Emmanuel ehnreh Sunday even ing. F. W. Cannon and C. L. O'Kellcy spent Sunday at Pit-kens. 'Miss IO ra Tay'or has returned to her home at <ktnon, Ga., after sj>end ing several days here tis the guest ol' Miss Julia Dickerson. Miss Bernice Cannon is visiting Miss Irene 101 rod in Seneca this week. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Mason havo as their guests this week Miss Jessio Cobb, of Belton; Miss Sallio Geer and Mrs. Frank Osborne, of Ander son. Miss lOpsie Bradwell, of Sumter, spent last week at the home of her aunt. Mrs. G. W. Kay. M. A. Herndon, of Hapevllle, Ga., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. IO. Phillips. Mr. and Mr?. J. W. Gaines and lit tle daughter Marion, of Romo, Ga., spent the week-end here ai, tko home of W. J. Strlbllng. They were re turning from a trip to Townvillo. They made the trip from Rome in an automobile. Mrs. Geer, of Anderson, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Poore. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard gen??) itrenRltaetihi<* tonic. GROVF'8 TASTKM'.SS chill TONIC, drives out Mnlaria'.cnrlches thc blood .nnd bujldst.ptaesys tem. A true tonic. For adults uud children. Soe