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KI? "TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, ANO IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THB HAY: THOU OANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN." By STECK, SHELOR & SCHRODER. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, .WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1010. Spring for Our Spring Dry Good Come in and look them t We can show you th< Dress Goods, in Wool, S have ever carried, C. \V. & J. E WALHAL jg? It PAYS TO Bl ANOTHER PLOT NIPPED IN HUI). Homb Artist Arrested In Hotel Where Lieut. Pay Was Taken. Hoboken, N. J., March 5.-With .Die arrest herc to-day of Fritz Kolb; a German, the authorities expressed the belief that they had frustrated a well-developed plot to aid Germany by blowing up munitions plants in this country engaged In turning out contracts for tho entente allies. The police said they found in Kolb's room two bombs, which, according to ru mors that had roached them, were to bo sent to President Wilson. After a preliminary investigation, however, they announced themselves as convinced that the plans of the al leged plotters bad to do entirely with destroying war supplies, and that no attack on the President's life was contemplated. The police also said they had come into nossession of information which might help them in solving the Black Tom, N. .1., explosion and the destruc tion of the Kingsland, N. J., plant of the Canadian Car and Foundry Com paiiy, in which large munitions sup plies for the entente allies were blown ni). ? Four other men were questioned by the authorities to-night. Chief of Police Hayes said they were friends of Kolb, but that he was convinced they knew nothing of the alleged plot. Kolb was found In a small hotel, opposite the piers of the Hamburg American line. In his room the po lice said they found the two bombs and brass apd copper tubing resem bling that used in ships. The bombs were made of this material. There also were n flask of black powder, bottles containing gasoline-, benzine and alcohol, trinitrotoluol and black disc powder. The bombs, the ex? j>erts declared, were of a new type and bad slow fuses. The explosive content has not yet been identified. Kolb denied that he had anything to do with making the bombs, but said, according to the police, that his room was used for that purpose by a man he knew only as "Karl," whom be met in a saloon. He declared he did not know the man's whereabouts. Kolb was born? in Cologne, Ger many, be said, and came to this coun try soon after the war began, work ing bis way on a Standard Oil steamer. He also made several trips between this country and Mexico, he said, 'but not recently. At various times, be added, ho worked as a bar keeper and waiter, and admitted that he was a druggist and bad sought a position as a weigher in chemical houses. Kolb gave bis ago as 33. He had lived at the hotel here for five weeks. The hotel where Kolb was arrest ed is the same ono at which Lieut. Robert Fay, formerly of the German army, and Hans Hohlller had rooms prior to their arrest nearly a year ago, charged with a conspiracy to de stroy British merchant, ships by plac ing bombs on them before their de parture from American harbors. Items from R. P. I). No. 1. Walhalla, R. F. D. No. 1, March r>. -Special: Wilbur Redd, of Lexing ton, is visiting at tho home of bis un cle, J, W. Walker. Willie Walker, of Greenville, spent the past week at home at the bedside of his mother. Homer Cooper, of Greenville, spent the past week at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. J. W. Walker. Riley Cooper and family, of New Hope, also spent tho past week at the home of J. W. Walker, where they were called on account of the Illness and death of Mrs. Walker. Chris Cosnell, of Greenville, spent some time last week at the home of Mrs. E. C. DuBose. pect?on. is and Notions arc here. yvcr. z most up-to-date line of ?ilk and Wash Goods, we . Bauknigtit, ?LA, S. C. JY FOR, CASH. J? WILSON TOOK OATH SUNDAY, Complying Literally With the stipu lations of Uu>. Constitution. Washington, March 4.-President Wilson took tile oath of office for his second term at noon to-day in his room at the Capitol, and will be for mally inaugurated to-morrow with public ceremonies reflecting a great national expression of Americanism. Before a desk piled with executive business laid before him in "the clos ing hours of Congress, and surround ed by members of bis official family, the President reaffirmed with uplift ed band and grave features his prom ise to uphold the constitution tn whatever crisis 'may confront the na tion in the momentous four years he fore it. After he had repeated solemnly the oath taken first by Washington a century and a quarter ago, he kissed the Bible at the passage reading: "Tho Lord is our refuge; a very present help in time of trouble." Chief Justice White administered tho oath and was the first to extend bis congratulations. Wringing the President's band, the Chief Justice looked fervently into bis face for a moment, and then said brokenly: "Mr. President, I am very, very happy " Members of the cabinet thea crowded up with expressions of re gard. Mr, Wilson received them with a smile and then turned back to his desk to complete bis intermixed task. Will Take Oath Again To-morrow. To-morrow the President will take the oath again on the inaugural stand before the Capitol. He might have omitted to-day's ceremony un der precedents established by other Presidents, but he decided to comply literally with the constitutional stip ulation that he take office at noon on the fourth of March. Vice President Marshall did not take the oath to-day. He will bo sworn in for ids second term to-mor row at tho special session of the new Senate, with the usual Vice Presiden tial inauguration ceremony. F,ND OP CUBAN DEVOLUTION Forecasted lu Cablegram to Repre sentative of Liberal Party. New York, March B.-Immediate suspension of hostilities by the Cu ban revolutionists in the Province of Orlente, to be effected by JI procla mation signed by representatives of the liberal party and the commander of tho American naval squadron at Santiago and followed by an armis tice throughout the entire republic, ls forecast in cablegrams received here to-day by Dr. Orestes Ferrara, representative of the liberal party, from R. Fernandez, military com mander of Orlente. Thc request for an armistice, the cablegram said, is to be presented to President Meno cal, of Cuba, through Washington. By this turn of events, according to Dr.Ferrara's informniton, the libe rals will receive a guarantee, through tho United States government, of fair elections in Oriente; the recog nition of Fernandez as military com mander of the Province, and an as surance that Menocal government shall not interfere with the liberals in their present administration of affairs in tho territory they hold. ll. S. Attache Killed In Hattie. Washington, March 3.-Major El vin R. Heiberg, American military attache in the American embassy in Rome, has been accidentally killed while making a tour of one of the Italian battle fronts, the War De partment was notified to-day. PlljIliUHTF.lt BALKS COUNTRY. Stone, Democrat, and l>a Follette, Republican, Defy Colleagues. Washington, March 4.-The 61th Congress expired at noon without a vote being reached in the Senate on tlie armed neutrality bill. Twelve Senators, led by Senator La Follette and encouraged by Sena tor Stone, Democratic chairman of the foreign relations committee, in a filibuster denounced by President Wilson's spokesman as the most rep rehensible in the history of any civ ilized nation, dolled the will of an overwhelming majority in Congress up to the last minute to-day and de nied <o the President a law author izing him to arm American merchant, ships to meet the German submarine menace. Unyielding throughout 26 hours of continuous session to appeals that their defiance of the President would be humiliating to the country; un compromising in a crisis described to them as the most serious to the nation since the Civil War, La Fol lette and bis small group of support ers refused a majority of their col leagues an opportunity to vote on the armed neutrality bill, and it died with the 64th Congress. iii and Placed on Filibusters, To lix responsibility before the country, 76 Senators-30 Republi cans and 16 Democrats-signed a manifesto proclaiming to the world that they favored passage of the measure. The text of the manifesto follows: "Tho majority of United States Senators favored the passage of tho Senate bill authorizing the Presi dent of the United States to arm American merchant vessels, a sii il lar bill having already passed the House by a vote of 403 to 13. Un der the rules of the Senate allow ing unlimited debate it appears to be impossible to obtain a vote pre vious to noon, March 4, 1917, when this session of Congress expires. We desire the statement entered on the record to establish the faot that the Senate favord the legislation and would pass it if a vote could be obtained." Thirteen Senators declined to sign the declaration, but one of them. Sen ator Penrose, Republican, of Penn sylvania, announced that he would have voted for the bill had opportu nity been afforded him. List of Filibusters. The 12 who went on record with the 13 members of the House against granting to President Wilson the authority he asked from Congress in the crisis were: Republicans-Clapp, Minnesota; Cummins, Iowa; Gronna, North Da kota; Kenyon, Iowa; La Follette, Wisconsin; Norris, Nebraska; Works, California-7. Democrats - Kirby, Arkansas ; Lane, Oregon; O'Gormnn, New York; Stone, Missouri; Vardaman, Missis sippi-5. Associated with them in opposition to 'the armed neutrality bill were the following 13 Representatives who voted against the House bill Thurs day night: Republicans-Benedict, California ; Cary, Wisconsin; Cooper, Wisconsin: Davis. Minnesota; Helgesen, North Dakota; Lindbergh, Minnesota; Nel son, Wisconsin; Stafford, Wisconsin; Wilson, Illinois-9. Democrats - Decker, Missouri; Sliackelford, Missouri; Sherwood, Ohio-3. Socialist-London, New York-1. Kept La Follette from Grand Stand. Hours before the end, Senators who fought throughout the night to break down thc filibuster, conceived a way to thwart La Follette's well laid plans to occupy the center of the legislative sfige ut the climax of the bitter fight. Its execution brought the session to-a dramatic end, with La Follette fighting vainly for a chance to deliver a speech on which he bad worked many days. Me saw friends of the doomed legislation in flict the death blow which he bad planned. Instead of La Follette, Senator Hitchcock, leader of the majority in favor of the bill, talked out the wan ing hours of the session. Timing bis opportunity to the minute, Senator Hu Follette entored the Senate cham ber shortly after fl o'clock this morn ing prepared to take the center of the stage. When the moment he bad chosen arrived, he addressed the chair, but Senator Hitchcock prevent ed his recognition. The forensic struggle which en sued seldom if ever bad been equaled In the history of the Senate. Voices were strained to shrieking, threaten ing fists were shaken at the presid ing officer while the crowded floor and galleries looked on breathlessly. But the incident soon passed with out violence. The chair recognized Senator Hitchcock and La Follette's opportunity was snatched away. The closing moments of the session wore tense and impressive. Ten min utes before the end Seflator Hitch cock made his last appeal for unani mous consent for a vote on tho bill. La Follette objected. The Nebraska Senator, prefacing hl<> closing remarks with ,a portion of President Wilson's address to Con gress asking for the authority about to bc denied, solemnly said: "lt is unfortunate and deplorable that 12 mon in the Sen a to of tho United States have it in their power to defeat the will of 7ii to 80 mem bers by one of the most repfehensi AN IMPORTANT CHURCH WORK. Oeonco County Missionary Union of Presbyterian Churches. At a recent meeting of the Presby terian ministers of Oconee county it was decided to attempt Ute organisa tion of a Missionary Union, composed of tho Presbyterian churches of Oco nee county. The specific purpose of this union is to raise-sudiciont funds for sending to China, and maintain ing in that Reid, our missionary, Miss Frames Strlbling, of Walhalla. To further this enterprise the ser vices of Rev. L. L. Lesters, of Rish opvllle, S. C.. have been secured. Mr. Legtcrs has had recent and success ful experience in the organization of similar work in Harmony Presbytery. The pinn ol' procedure is us fol lows: Next Tuesday, March 13, Mr. Leg ters will open a campaign looking to the organization of this union. The ilrst meeting will be held nt Bethel church, Tuesday, March 13. at ll o'clock, There will be two services, with dinner on tho grounds. All members of Bethel church are urged to come and bring full baskets. This day ought to mark a new era in our country work, and all who do not co operate in this undertaking will doubtless miss an enjoyable occasion and a great blessing. Tuesday night nt 8 o'clock Mr. Legier* will speak in the Presbyte rian church at Walhalla. This same program will be carried out at Richland. Wednesday, March 14, and-nt Seneca Wednesday night. At Retreat Thursday, March ir>, and Thursday night nt Westminster. At Fair Piny and Oak way, Friday, March 16. It ls known to some, but probably not to all, that Miss Strlbling is un der appointment as missionary to China by the Presbyterian Foreign Mission Committee. However, ow ing' to a lack of funds, she has not been sent out. This call to the Presbyterian churches tn the county should be bailed by them as offering a gracious privilege, and we are confidently hoping that all will heartily co-ope . rr.te in this most worthy undertak ; lng. W. H. Hamilton, (For the Committee.) ?j? ?j? ttl it? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?|? ?|? ?j? .J. LOCAL ANO PERSONAL, * ?j. ?I? ?j? ?|? ?|? .?? ?j? ?|? ?I? ?j. ?2? ?|? ?j. ?2? -.Mrs. N. L. Fant and daughter I Beverly, are spending some time in ; Anderson with relatives and friends. ! -All Pythlans are urged to bear j in mind the rally meeting to bo hold i to-morrow night. All visiting Pyth lans are requested to make it a point to bo present at this meeting. Re feshmentg will be served, and an all round good time is expected. A. B. Wright, who has been re siding in WoBt Union, bas moved with his family to Walhalla. Mr. Wright is holding a position with the Walhalla plant of the Vlctor-Mona ghan Cotton Mills. We welcome this good family to our midst. They are located at "The Cedars," on Main street. -Sam M. Snow, of the U. S. re cruiting station at Greenville, who has been canvassing for recruits here this week, will discuss the army as an institution of various branches of learning and opportunities nt the post omeo to morrow (Thursday) evening at 8 o'clock. Everybody in vited to attend, whether Interested or not. Parents especially invited. Mr. Snow will answer any questions pertaining to the military service. -The friends of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ansel sympathize with them in the recent illness of their three youngest children. At present all are convalescing nicely. Master Neville suffered an attack of pneumonia: thc others had severe cases of grip. Mas ter Neville bas bad a hard time this winter. He first suffered an attack of measles, then a large carbuncle on the head, followed by the attack of pneumonia. He is getting along as nicely as could be expected at this time. Rox Supper nt Oak Grove, The public is cordially invited to attend a box supper nt Oak Grove school house on Friday night, March 9th. The women and girls are ex pected to bring boxes, while the men and boys are expected to bring the money. There will be some other amusements for the evening. The proceeds will be used for school im provement. An African frog sounds a call un der water that can be board for seve ral miles. hie filibusters ever recorded In the history of any civilized country." Senators Loyal to President. While the armed neutrality bill was going to its death, President Wilson, forewarned of Its doom, was in ?iis room just off the Senate cham ber signing bills and waiting to take tho oath of office for his second term. Many Senators hastened to shake his" hand and assure him of their loyalty after adjournment. Senator La Follette left the cham ber immediately and went to his of fice. Asked if he had any statement to make, he only said: "No, but I have a great speech un do'ivered which I propose to deliver throughout tho country." ( KIMIN AL COURT IS AT WORK. First Day's Proceedings Show that All Defendants Pleaded Utility. Til? lirst clay's work of the crimi nal branch of Court was rounded out without a singlo case being "fought out" before a jury, every defendant, upon being arraigned, having plead ed guilty to tho charge laid against him. Following is a record of tho proceedings of Criminal Court for Monday: True Dills Dot urned by the grand jury during the Monday session were ns follows: The State vs. Jim Bright--murder. The Slate vs. John Walker-mur der, The State vs. Mason Taylor-as sault and battery with intent to kill, and carrying concealed weapons. The State vs. Will Goldsmith-two indictments, one for forgery, tho other for larceny. Tile State vs. T. C. Wilson-viola tion of dispensary law. The State vs. James Flemings-*- j assault and battery with Intent to kill. The State vs. M. A. Wilson and M. B. Wilson-violation of dispen sary law. The State vs. J. V. Tannery-vio lation Of dispensary law. The State vs. Bob Tucker-assault and battery with intent to kill. At tho Opening of Court it was found that ono grand Juror had failed to appear. Two names were drawn from the box-Wade Crampton and G. E. Deaton. Mr. Crompton being tho one served flvst, he was empanelled and sworn in as a grand juror, completing the panel. It was also found that two petit jurors drawn were not present when called, L. F. Harden being sick and lt. W. Smith having moved outside of Oconee county. Four names wore drawn from whom to secure two jurymen-W. C. Burnside, W. H. Butler, Chas. F. Finkenstadt and J. Fur man Morton. Messrs. Finken stadt and Morton, being first, found and served with summons to appear in Court, were sworn In ns petit jurors to take the place of the ab sentees. C. C. Myers, who bas recently been appointed &8 Magistrate for Oconee county, was excused from service on the petit jury. Cases Disposed of Monday. The State vs. J. J. Butt-violation of dispensary law. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to confinement on public, works of Oconee, at bard labor, for a period of 110 days, or like period In state penitentiary. The Stale vs. Will Goldsmith forgery. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to serve two years on public works of Oconee, at hard labor, or like period in State penitentiary. The Stale vs. Will Goldsmith larceny. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to serve one year on public works of Oconee, nt bard labor, or like period in State penitentiary. Sentence to run concurrently with sentence in forgery case. The State vs. T. C. Wilson-viola tion of dispensary law. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to serve on public works of Oconee for a period of five months, at bard labor, or like period in Stntc penitentiary. That upon serving 30 days of sentence, balance shall be. suspended until such time as a true bill may again bc found against defendant by a grand jury for a similar offense. In such case un served portion of sentence to be im mediately enforced. The Stato vs. James Flemmlngs assault and battery with intent to kill. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to serve 18 months on public works of Oconee, or like period in State peni tentiary. The State vs. M. A. Wilson and M. B." Wilson-violation of dispensary law. Both pleaded guilty. Sentence In each instance that defendant be confined on public works of Oconee for a period of six months, at hard labor, or like period In Stntc peni tentiary. That when each shall bavo served three months, balance of sen tence shall be suspended until such time as a true bill shall be found against either or both defendants by a grand Jury of this county, for a similar offense, in which case unserv ed balance of original sentence shall be immediately enforced against either or both defendants. TUESDAY. True bills were returned by the grand jury in the following cases: The State vs. Ace Grant, assault and battery with intent to kill; Henry Young, alias Dude Alexander, rape; Luther Karney, violation of dispensary law; W. C. Orr, assault and battery with intent to kill; Henry Hayes, robbery and larceny; Clarence Gaut, bastardy; Frank Bolt, assault and battery with Intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons; Will Green, violation of dispensary law; T. L. Sisk, dispos ing of property under lien; Luther ruarle, assault and battery with in tent to kill. ..No Bill" ^ns returned by the grand jury in the cases of the State vs. Emma Crooks and Docia Crooks, assault and battery with intent to kill, and Essie Smith, assault and battery with intent to kill. Cases Disposed Of. Tho State vs. Henry Young, alias Dude Alexander-rape. Defendant arraigned and pleaded not guilty and V ?KATH OF ?IUS. J. W. WALKER, End Came After Few Days of Siiflt'c lng from Paralysis. Walhalla, ft, p. D. I, March 5. Special: A deep sadness was CAJt over the entiro community last Sat urday. March 3d, when tho death angel visited the homo of J. W. Walker and took from tho home the dearest gift Ood ever gave-the mo tlier. Mrs. Walker was in her 43d year, having been born September 22, 1874. In early womanhood she was happily married to J. \V. Walker. Before lier marriage sho was Miss Maxie Cooper. She was a consistent member of Coneross Baptist church, and a most consecrated Christian. She will be sorely missed In tho church and coru ? niunity, but most of al) in tho home. But Cod saw best, in His infinite wisdom, to lake her. She leaves her husband and several children to mourn lier death. Tho childron aro Willie Walker, of Greenville, a step son; Mary Lee, Ola Mao, Joe, Ralph, Celeste, Graco, Flora and Kermit. Silo also lea vos sovoral sisters aud brothers to mourn ber death. The beroaved ones have tho sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow. Paralysis was tho immediate cause of Mrs. Walker's death. She was taken sick on Tuesday of last week, and ali that loving banda and skilled physicians could do could not save her. Her body was laid to rest j in Coneross cemetery Monday after noon, March 5th. Rov. T. L. Smith, pastor of the Walhalla Baptist church, conducted the funoral ser vices. HELPLESS AND CONTEMPTIBLE. President Urges Senate to Amend UH Rules to Meet Situation. Washington, March 4.-President Wilson to-night Informed tho coun try, in a statement, that he Is with out, power to arm merchant ships and take other steps to meet the German submarine menace, in tho absence of authority from Congress and that ho was mistaken when he said lu bis re-j cent address that ho could act under broad constitutional authority. An extra session of Congross, the President says, ls required to clothe him with authority, but lt Is useless to call one wbllo the Sonate works under the present rules, which per mit a small minority to keep an over whelming majority from acting. Tho President proposed therefore; that the special session of tho Sen ate which be called to meet to-mor row, revise the rules "to supply tho means of action and save the coun try from disaster." "A Utile group of wilful men," says the President. In his statement., "representing no opinion but their own, have rendered the great govern ment of tho United States helpless and contniptlble." not ready for trial. Trial sot by Judge for Wednesday (to-day). The State vs. Bob Tucker-assault and battery with intent to kill. (First jury case.) Vordict: Not guilty. The State vs. Minor Taylor-as sault and battery with intent to kill, and carrying concealed weapons. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to pay a fine of $250 and serve .period of six months on public works of Oconee, nt bard labor, or like period in .peni tentiary. That upon payment of $250, the six months' service on the public works be suspended until such time as defendant may be again con victed of this or similar offense. Fine paid by A. J. Bogga. The State vs. Doc Seaborn-as sault and battery with intent to kill. Verdict: Guilty of assault and bat tery of a high and aggravated .na ture. Judge Rice this morning sen tenced Seaborn to serve six months on the public works of Oconee county or a like term In tho i>enttentlary. The State vs. W. C. Orr-assault and battery with Intent to kill, and carrying concealed -weapons. Nol pressed as to assault and battery with intent to kill. Defendant pleaded guilty (o carrying concealed weapons. Sentenced to pay fine of $50 or serve 30 days on public works of Oconee, at hard labor, or like period irt peni tentiary. Fino paid. , The State vs. T. L. Sisk-disposing of property under lien. Verdict: Not guilty. The State vs. John Walker-mur der. Application by attorney for de fendant for order of change of venue. After argument Judge Rice ordered hat the motion be, and .the same ls hereby refused, as I find as a matter of fact, from the affidavits submit ted, that the d<?fondant can obtain a fair and impartial trial." Judge Rice suspended operation of the sentences passed Monday on M. A. and M. R. Wilson, who pleaded guilty to the charge of violation of tho dispensary law, until the 6th day of July next. Defendants were re quired to enter into justified bond for their appearance to begin sentonce on July 6th next. Bail was fixed at $1,000. In case of any violation of tho dispensary or liquor laws by the defendants prior to July 6th, defend ants to bo at once arrested and their sentences to become operative and to be enforced. , . H P. Stone, one of the members of tho panol of petit Jurors, -was ex cused from further service by tho . Court.