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FOX AND GAPPINS AND. KI HB Y ? Pay Poiiulty in Blectrio Ohatr for Killing of William Brazoll. Columbia, Juno 16. ?-Columbia was surprised thia morning when extras announced the executton of the three white men convicted some <k time ago of the murder of William Brazell, a white automobile driver. C. J. Kirby, C. O. Fox, and Jesse Gapplns, the three criminals, all wanted to mako talks before their deathB. The general tone was to ask for forgiveness, to warn young men against bad company, and te ?1 express sorrow for the Brazoll fam ily. It is a noteworthy fact that not one of the three executed this morn ing is a South Carolinian, all hav ing come fron other States to Co lumbia to 11V Of the three who were executed Kirby was the most ' resistent, and did not want to have the executioner expedite his work. The penitentiary authorities had the work dispatched early in the day in order that the curious might not annoy them. The first of the , prisoners were waked up as early as fr 5.25 o'clock this morning, when the death warrant was read. At 6.12 o'clock Kirby was taken to the elec tric chair, and was the first to be electrocuted. All of the prepara tions, all of the prayers, all of tho . talks and the three executions woro completed within tho span of fifty minutes. How Men Aro Killed. The execution was by electric cur rent, registering 1,900 volts. The statement ls made that the record also shows that In Kirby's execution ^ there was a record of ten amperes. " The prisoners are taken from the death chambor to the electrocution room, then they are strapped Into a large chair, and a slit is generally made In the leg of the trousers for the contact with the electric power. p Out of the abundance of caution two shots at short Intervals are applied, and death follows Instantly. There were three ministers lu at tendance at the execution this morn ing-Rev. J. C. Abney, Mr. Murphy and Rev. J. W. Anderson. The three ff prisoners joined in the services and prayers. At each of tho executions there were separate groups of twenty spec tators, no more than this number being allowed by the prison authori ties, although lt ls understood that + there were many requests to witness the executions. Kirby in his last moments seemed to resist tho officers, ns, ho wanted to make additional , statements, al though he had boen making them quito regularly for somo days. None - . of the participants ever has denied being involved In tho murder, their only statements being to shirk somo part of the responsibility. Jesso Qappins, who was quito young, ns he was taken to the elec tric chair made a somewhat connect ai od statement. In substance he said: Statement by Gnppins. "Gentlemen, all young men and old ones, too," began the youthful prisoner, "I advsio you to keep good company. I am hero to-day to dlo for keeping bad company. If the ^ truth were known, and God knows it, I would not be hero to die to-day. If it had been left to ' me young Bra zell would have been living to-day. Let this be a warning to everybody. You may not bellovo what I tell you, but before God it's so. Jesus knows J my heart. I know lots of faces among * you. I havo not had Justice. Jesus died, after a perfect life. Good-bye, everybody. Stand by me, dear Lord, in my last moments on this earth." Tho young criminal prayed, and ?? ^ then, In a quiet tono, for a wholo jkW minute, without interference from the executioner, who waited as he prayed, a hand on the switch, the young murderer poured out his soul to God for forgiveness. Gnppins had tears in his eyes while ho was talk ing, and his execution seemed to nf ? feet tho spectators more than that of any of tho others. In loss than three minutes from tho time tho first shock was applied Gapplns was declared dead. Fox was tho last of tho trio to bo executed. He appears to havo been ty tho one who actually stabbed Brazoll to death. In his case tho physicians declared him dead in four minutes and sovon seconds. Fox also asked to mako a statement, which was very brief, In which be said: "I have very little to say, except 4 that I want to warn all poor follows out in tho world to livo right. I am sorry I got into bad company-but I am not good company. I hoar no malice for any ono. I havo nothing to say against tho othor boys, and I hopo to meet thom all In hoavon." |t ? Tho throo men oxecutod for mur der woro taken to tho dead house, whore tho members of their famllios -nono of whom witnessed any of tho executions-claimed tho bodies and took thom to undertaking estab lishments for burial. M Columbia fools much rollovod that tiloso oxecutlons havo boon hold. Tho community is now awaiting the oxo NEWS NOTES OF BOUNTY LAND. Miss Emily Dendy? of Augusta, Gn" Greatly improved. (Bounty Land, June 19.-Special: Mrs. O. C. Skinner and two sons, Conway and Lister, and Miss Emily Dendy, of Augusta, Ga., arrived lu the community 'Friday. Mrs. Skin ner < ud children will remain during the summer months with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Perrltt. Miss Dendy will return to Augusta Wednesday. Tho numerous friends of Miss 'Dendy will he glad to learn that she ls recovering to a great ex tent from the paralytic stroke she experienced several years ago, and ls now able to walk unaided short distances of half a mlle or more at one time. Miss Carrie McMahan ls at Rock Hill attending the summer school for teachers. Mrs. A. C. Ballenger, who has been visiting in Seneca during the past week, is spending a few days In the Ballenger home. Miss Mary Julia Shanklin, of An derson, spent from Friday until Sun day with relatives here. Miss Katie Owens spent the week ond in Newry as a guest of Miss Mol lie Kennedy. Quite a number of our vicinity people are taking in the Redpath Chautauqua at Walhalla. Marion Hughs has returned from Clinton, where he attended the Young People's Synodical as a rep resentative of the Richland Christian Endeavor. Miss Winnie Gambrell will enroll to-day as a student of the sum mor school for teachers at Clemson Col lege. John Venter ls spending his vaca tion with his parents, Hon. and Mrs. E. E. Vernor. John has been In Clemson College for tho past two years. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shanklin and son Bill, of Anderson, were in the community th? first part of the week. W. A. Rankin and daughter, Miss Ethel, were quite Indisposed a few days last week, but are convalescent. Death of Mrs. Minnie Dearden. New Hope, June 18.-Special: On Saturday morning, June 17th, at 2 o'clock, tho angel of death entered the home of Johnnie Bearden and bore away the spirit of his beloved 'wife, Mrs. Minnie Bearden. Mrs. Bearden had been a patient sufferer for many months. She was a member of tho Wesleyan Methodist church. She wns 3 3 years of age on the day of her death. She leaves to mourn her death her heart-broken husband, two small children, her fa ther and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Xix; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie Pat terson and Leila Medlin, besides n host of other relatives and friends. Her remains were laid to rest in tho cemetery of Welcome church on Sunday morning at ll o'clock. Tho heart-broken family have the sympathy of many friends in this sad hour. "She is gone, but not for gotten." Local Notes from Richland. Richland, June 19.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Shanklin, of Frank lin, N. C., are visiting in Richland. Miss Frances Blackwell gave a birthday party Wednesday afternoon, June 14th, tn honor of Miss Mary Foster's fourteenth birthday. The honoree received numerous hand some and useful gifts. Delicious ice cream, cake and lemonade were served. Misses Helen and Marion Sandars, of Spartanburg, are visiting in tho home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sanders. Miss Winnie Gambrell ls attend ing summer school at Clemson Col lege. Tho Rock Springs Woman's Mis sionary society mot Sunday after noon, June IS, at the home of Mrs. W. C. Foster. Delicious punch and cake wore served. Edward Vernor, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., returned to his work there the first of tho week, having vi.Tted his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Vernor, here, for a short while. Mrs. W. H. Hughs is visiting in Pendleton for a few days. Miss Margaret Davis has returned from Winthrop College, where she has been attending tho short course. Two Women Burn to Dentil. Minneapolis, Minn., Juno 18-Two women were burned to (loath in a fire which destroyed tho fashionable LaFayotto club at Minnatonka Beach on Lake Minnetonka, near hore, at an early hour to-day. A dozen guests and omploycos, among tho one hun dred, persons forced to floo, wore in jured. The loss to tho building ls estimated at $250,000. cation of two other young whlto men who woro convlctod of killing Mr. A motto, and whoso casos aro now on npponl to tho Supromo Court aftor Iholr hoing sontoncod to electrocu tion. Ilc?isons for Planting Soy Beans, (From Clemson ?Notes.) . Soy beans will grow on poor soils wi)oro cowpeas fail, and on soils too wet for cowpeas, and on the average In cultivated rows will yield 25 to 50 per cent more hay or seed than cowpeas. It is usually risible to get more profit from r oio of soy beans than from an acie of cowpeas, and have more material to turn in for soil improvement. Soy beans can be used by South ern cotton oil mills to supplement cotton seed, and thereby lengthen the operating season of the mills. A ton of Boy beans will make from 32 to 35 gallons of oil and 1650 pounds of meal. There ls a loss In the mill ing operations of only about 120 pounds per ton. Soy bean meal contains 30 per cont more nitrogen than cotton seed meal, and has a higher feeding value. Soy bean oil has a wide range of usefulness in the manufacture of soaps, paints, varnishes, linoleums, oil clothj etc. The soy bean can be used In a way to return good revenue, and at the same time be a soil-building crop, soil Improvement being the greatest underlying problem in the South. The above are some of the reasons why farmers should plant soy beans given in Extension Circular 36, "Soy Peans," Just published by the Ex tension Service. Copies may be had upon application. Carden Notes. Plant Stone tomato seeds as late as June 25th, and transplant about the 10th to 15th of August. Allow the plants to become eight to ten inches tall before transplanting, and set three-fourths of the entire length of the plant in the soil. Plant Charleston Wakefield and Succession cabbage seed as late as I the 20th of June and transplant to j tho field or garden in August for fall and winter use. The Succession reaches maturity about fou* week? after the Wakefield, i Plant collard seed also as late as the middle of June for transplanting to the field in August, i For a succession of bunch snap beans plant every ten days. It re quires about seven weeks for tho bunch beans to mature. If more I beans aro produced than aro needed j allow them to ripon on the vines ! and be saved for seed. Gather as soon as dry. Secure seed of Lookout Mountain I potatoes now for planting the mid I die of July. This is the pafest variety i for fall planting, and the seed are scarco and hard to obtain at plant ing season. Place mature onions in slatted crates and store in a cool, dry place throughout the summer for winter use. s For largo chrysanthemums, dis budding should begin now and con tinue until the blooming season. From one to four stems may be al lowed to form on each plant-each stem being disbudded and only one flower bud allowed to remain on it. For extra large flowers, allow only one stem to grow. Fertilize and wa fer the plants freely. Narcissus, tulip and hyacinth bulbs may be dug during June, tho tops removed, and tho bulbs stored In a cool, dry place. These bulbs should be separated and transplanted again in September or Octboer. To Control Fleas. The following suggestions are made by Prof A. F. Conradl, ento mologist, in answer, to inquiries on how to get rid of fleas: 1. These pests, originating on dogs and cats kept as pets on premises, Ul is necessary to treat these animals first. ; 2. After theso animals have been nproperly treated, as well as their bedding, the places where fleas abound must also bo treated. Such places are open spaces under tho house, pig pens and places around tho barns which dogs and cats fre quent. Tho material suggested for treat ing is any ono of the c?itl tar pro ducts, oxamples of which aro chloro naptholoum, creso, zenolium and creolin. Bathe tho dogs and cats thoroughly tn a three per cont solu tion of ono of these coal tar products. After washing thom trent tho bed ding. Then mako up a ton per cont colution, and with a littlo foot pump or other kind of sprayer or sprink ling pot-if the place can bo reached -apply this matorlal thoroughly. Somo Brief Farm Pointers. Hard times mako bettor farmers. Do you like your drinking water frosh? So do other animals. Aftor all, the host Muscle Shoals --1 I''? ',.. ? GUARDS AT GEORGIA PRISON Under Indictment for Violations of Narcotic Drug Laws. Atlanta, June 1G. - Indictments for violation of tho narcotic drugs act were returned hore to-day by the grand jury against three guards of tho Atlanta Federal penitentiary, and the Jury also asked tesclmony of witnesses in the so-called patronage cases. Clarke Greer, of Augusta, a leader in one of the factions of the Repub lican party in this State, against J. L. Phillips, State chairman, was the first heard in the probe of allega tions that ofllce-holders had been made to contribute to a Republican fund, and mail carriers were ?also heard in connection with charges that they had been asked to give $5 a month. Only a few of the fifty witnesses called were heard to-day. J. E. Dean, John H. Owens and R. H. Massey, guards at the prison here, who were indicted under the Harrison narcotic act, were said to have had a hand in smuggling drugs to prisoners, and they were released late to-day tinder $200 bail each. Dean and Owens issued a statement eaylng that the affair was a frame up. They said that rumors have "reached us to the effect that our positions are wanted by certain men, who would like to fill them with their frlendB." Navy Employee Loses Lifo. (News and Courier, 19th.) K. Louis A. Mencken, 20 years of age, was drowned yesterday after noon between 2 and 3 o'clock at the Church Flats, near Meggetts, in the Slono river, while In bathing with a party of friends who had gone there for a day's outing. His body was re covered about half an hour later. Young Mr. Mencken knew how to swim, and lt is thought that the sudden plight which befell him was caused by cramps. Henry Mencken, a younger brother, who was a mem ber of the party, tried valiantly to save Louis, and is said nearly to have drowned himself In the effort. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Mencken, -who reside at 347 Ashley avenue, and was em ployed at the navy yard as a ship fit ter's helper. Swim, * Loses Leg and Dies. * St. Petersburg, Fla., June 17. Miss Dorothy McClatchlo, high school swimming star, was bitten to death this afternoon by a barracuda while swimming a mlle off the municipal pier. Miss Mary Buhner, also a high school star, towed tho injured girl moro than half a mile before her cries for help were heard. A boat was sent out and she was brought to the pier, but bled to death before they could get her to land. "My leg is gone, and I am gone," said Miss McClatchlo to her rescuer, when the big fish attacked her. Then she fainted Into the arms of Miss 'Buhner, who started to tow her to shore, more than a mlle away. The latter collapsed to-night and is under the care of physicians. Robcrtson-McKinney Reunion. All relatives of the Robertson-Mc Klnney family are invited to attend their reunion at J. O. Armstrong's, Seneca, R. F. D. 4, on June 28, 1922. Basket dinner will be served. for tho production of nitrogen is to be found in broad fields of legumes on every farm. It looks as If Mr. B. Weevil is get ting ready to do a big "share-crop" business with cotton farmers this year . . Whitewash on tho ff>rm is like charity-lt covers a n. a Ul tu de of ugly things. Notes on gardening should go on tho sporting page. It Is real sport, full of relaxatidn and good exorcise for "tho tired business man." Cut what shall lt profit a farmor to gain a maximum yield and lose his whole profit through unorganized selling? "Tnorc's a good time a-coming, boys." The State Short Course for Boys is not far off. lin fifteen Southern States 14,690 country homes were screened against flies and mosquitoes last year as a result of efforts of extension work ers. Moko it 14,691 without dolay. If wo remember that most people In South Carolina aro not drinking enough milk, maybe th*t will help along our infant dalry industry, now on its first legs. In the caso of soys you can hardly "spill tho beans," for it's an easy, Inexpensive, safe crop to grow, and has many uses. If you doubt it writo for Extension Circular 36 - "Soy Beans"-Just issued. And finally, brothren, don't get too busy these very busy days on the farm to loan on tho fonce and look at a sunset and the "qulet-colorod end of tho evening," J. P. Armstrong. NOWS IN AND ABOUT SENECA. D. A. II. Chapter Enjoys Channing Meeting with Mrs. W. ll. Davis, . Seneca, June 20.-Special: The numerous friends of Mrs. 'Ralph Ramseur are pleased to learn that she is improving, after an illness of several weeks, and they hope that she will very soon he entirely restor ed to her usual health. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Brock loft the first of the week for Richmond, Va., to attend tho Confederate reunion, j They will probably Ylslt Baltimore and Washington before their return. Mr. and Mrs. Claudo Hopkins and baby, Eunice, of Atlanta, arrived tho first of tho week on a visit to Mrs. Hopkins' mother, Mrs. W. A. Hol land, and other relatives. Miss Winnifred Adams and Miss Vivian Bradborry left for Rock Hill Monday to attend the summer school at Winthrop College. Mrs. Marshall Rusk, of Leesville, Va., arrived a week ago on a vtsit to her sister, Mrs. J. L. Marett, and family. Mrs. John E. Breazeale has re turned io Anderson after spending a week in the home of her sister, Mrs. W. P. Reid. . One of the most delightful gather ings of the members of the Wizard of Tamassee D. A. R. chapter was that of Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. Warren R. Davis was at home to the chapter and a number of other friends, the occasion being in ob servance of Flag Day. The broad piazza was verily a scene of patri otic beauty, with quantities of flags of various dimensious, and festoons of bunting. The columns on the piazza were also identified with the "colors," which gracefully entwined thom. The shade from tho large oaks which surround tho homo, and with just enough breeze lo create a flutter among the flags, added to the charm and comfort of the celebration being held on tho open piazza. On arrival of the guests they were presented with a miniature souvenir flag by Mesdames T. B. Jones and C. N. Gignllliat. Refreshing fruit punch was served by Mesdames E. C. Dc>le and F. H. Alexander. After a short time spent in social chatting the meeting was called to order by the regent, Mrs. E. A. Hines, aud the following splendid program,. which had been prepared by the hostess, was given. The program was full of interest and patriotic instruction, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all: Invocation - Regent of chapter, Mrs. E. A. Hines. Call to the Colors (bugle solo) - W. iR. Davis, Jr. Presentation U. S. Flag-Mrs. J.J. Norton. Salute to the Flag. Tho American Creed: "I believe In the States of America ns a govern ment of the people, by the people, for tho people; whose just powers ore derived from tho consent of the governed-a democracy in a repub lic, a sovereign nation of many sov ereign Sjjtates a ; perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equity, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I, therefore, be lieve lt my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect Its flag, and to defend it against all enemies." Song, "The Star-spangled Ban ner," by assembly. Apostrophe to the Flag-Miss Sa rah Davis. Flag Code and History of the Stars and Stripes-Miss Mary Hines, 'Piano solo-Miss Nancy Hines. Presentation of the Flag of South Carolina-Miss Davis. History of the State Song, "Caro lina"-Mrs. Hines. The song (solo) -Mrs. Julian Dendy. Emblem of South Carolina-Read by Mrs. L. W. Vernor. 'Presentation of the Battle Flag of South Carolina-Miss Leo'ia Hines. Song-"Dixie." Quartet-"Dixie Lassies." The guest of honor was Mrs. C. M. Landrum, of Greenville, the D. A. R. ! State chairman of flag committee. Mrs. Landrum gave a short talk on tho "Aim of the Committee," which was to urge all the chapters to as sist In placing the United States and the State flags in every school in South Carolina, and to urge that the pupils bo taug lit the correct use of the flag. Her talk held tho rapt at tention of her hearers. At the con clusion of the~ program Ice cream was served, with cake. This occa sion will linger long In the memory of those who were present at this charming Flag Day celebration, which was In every detail a lovely and pleasant affair. Adding to We have boughl to our stock thi? plete stock of tl ware Oo. of this Exclusive Hardware THIS GIVES US BY ALL ODDS PLETE STOCK OF HARDWARE WE SOLICIT A CONTINUANCE IT HAS BEEN OUR PRIVILEGE TEEN YEARS-(Juno 4th, 1004, WE EXPECT TO GIVE THE 1 CENT PURCHASE IN GREATLY OUR lil NES ON WHICH WE ABE Ballenger H (In the Colem Seneca THE "PADIJOOK" PROHIHITION. Hotels and Other Public Places Are Closed for Violation of Law. Washington, June 19. - Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes states that the "padlock" provision of the prohibition act has resulted in the closing of a large, number of hotels ?and other public buildings within tho past year. Tho Windsor Hotel nt Denver has Just boon closed ns the alleged head quarters for bootleggers, according to Director McClanahan, and U, S. District Attorney Todd brought the "padlock" action against the Homo Lawn Hotel at Albany, N. Y., result ing in i he closing of the place for one year. "The 'padlock' provision is the most effective weapon against per sit Lent liquor violators," said Com missioner Haynes, "and from reports I have received, proceedings havo been Instituted against hotels and road houses in various parts of the country. When real estate owners And that their property ls subject to a permanent injunction, and violat ors And that they are subject to con tempt proceedings, it has a whole some effect." Sections 21 and 22 of Title II of the prohibition act, under which the "padlock" proceedings are brought, provide that any room, house, build ing, boat, vehicle, structure or place where intoxicating liquor is manu factured, sold, kept or bartered, may be declared a public nuisance, and may bo sold to pay fines and costs, and the court may order same closed for one year. Rainfall and Temp?rature. Below is a record of meteorological observations taken by H. W. Brandt, co-operative observer of the Weather Bureau of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, during the week ending June 18th, 1922, at 7 p. m. (Tho Instrumental readings are from gov ernment standard instruments ex posed in the manner recommended by the chief of the Weather Bureau) : Character of Day. Date rt a rt P4 Tempera ture. i .a bo 3 3 Juno 12-Clear .. June 13-Clear . . . Juno 14-Ptly cldy. Juno 15-Ptly cldy. Juno 16-Ptly cldy, Juno 17-Ptly cldy Juno 18-amy cldy Total rainfall . . . 1.66 .55 .95 .16 94 91 94 89 89 93 9 4 65 62 ?5 67 67 67 65 West Union Club Reorganized. "Wost Union Democratic club met. at Hutchison Brothers' store on tho 17th of June and reorganized by the olection of the following officers: J. C. Shockley, President. R. D. Mattiaon, Vice President. C. W. Wickllffo, Secretary. 'Jarnos F. Neville, Executive Com mitteeman. Enrolling Committee-E.P.Hutch ison, S. D. Addis, J. H. Alley. There being no further business, the club adjourned, subject to tho call of the president. J. C. Shockley, President. C. W. Wickliffe, Secretary. Worthy Careful Thought. "If we abide by the principles taught in tho Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity."-Dan iel Webster. - The tobacco of Eastern Macedonia used to bring Turkey an annual rev enue of $2,000,000. Our Stock : and are moving 3 week the corn ie Adams Hard city. and Accessory Lines. i THE LARGEST AND MOST COM IX COONEE COUNTY. : OF YOUR PATRONAGE, WHICH TO SHARE FOR THE PAST EIGII to Juno 4th, 1022. 'KADK ADVANTAGE OF OUR RE REDUCED' PRICES ON MANY OF NOW OVERSTOCKED. ardware Co., an Old Stand,) ?t S. C.