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HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN SALUDA COUNTY BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLS COUSIN AND SUICIDES. Ernest Rowe Shoots Jessie Rowe, While Handling a Gun Supposed to be Not Loaded. Saluda, August 1 I.?One of t!u> most Imrriblr double Irayedies over heard of in Saluda county occurred two miles from this place at I o'clock this afternoon, when Krnest Kowe accidentally shot and instantly killed his cousin, Jessie Kowe, a girl of IS years, and soon afterwards shot liinisell. int lic*tinLr a wound from which he ?I i?- * 1 in I h i rl v mi nut es. The youny man and the irl were at the home of Miss Kowe. While Krnest Kowe was playing with the gun, which he thoiiyht was not loaded, the weapon was fried, the entire load of shot entering the yirl's mouth, killing her instantly. Horrified at what had happened Krnest Kowe begged s<?me one to kill him, sayiny that the horror of what he had done was more than lie could hear, and that if none of those present would shoot him he would kill himself. Little attention was paid to what he said, hut soon a shot was heard outside the house aid on rushin.tr out the crowd found l\ iwe welleriny in his own l>loo<l. lie had placed the irun under I his right jaw and the load had torn away the side of his jaw. He died in a half hour. Lrnesl Kowe was 18 years of aye ami was the. son of Ibid Kowe. .Jessie Kowe was the daughter of J. T. "Kowe. There is no doubt that the killing' of the ir 1 was entirely an accident. Further Particulars. Saluda, Au.tr. 1 The jury of inquest called to si| in the mailer of the death ol Miss Bessie Kowe, who was killed by her cousin, as already reported in the press, brought in a verdict to the elTect that she came to her death from gunshot wounds at the hands of Kohcrt Kowe. In the report in the State it was said that the name of the young man was Krnest Kowe. It was Kobort. The further statement was made that .vouny Kowe died soon after shooting himself. This was an error, lie was really thought to be dead, but he was living at noon today, although the wound he inflicted on himself is most ghastly in appearance and must inevitably prove to be fatal. \ ouug Kowe, as stated in the report in today's press, after shooting I he trirl begged some of those present ' o kill him and no attention being I paid lo what he was sayiny, went around j!i?? house and broke his gun in piece- ;iv iin-1 the chimney. Then he came ii.n k ; i d picked up lite jm; of lii-; friend llylcr, which was lying on i lie piazza. and. loading it. placed 1he muzzle under his chin and fired. The chartte lore all of his face off up to !. i s eye j. The details of | lie shootiny of the Voting lady are as follow.-*: Kohert Kowe 111?I young 11 \ lei* had started si|uirrel hunting and got out to the road. Another young man came along, a brother of the dead yirl. and a>ked Kobert and llyler lo go in with him to cut a watermelon before yo. ny out on the hunt. On reaching the piazza Hie young girl's brother began lo cut a melon nnd asked llyler to cut another. Kobert Kowe and llyler had only a few minutes before had their guns utibreeched and were blowing down the barrels. \\ he.n Kobert Kowe reached the piazza he told llessie Kowe, who was sitting near the door leading into the hallway with her hands on her lace, lo lake down her hands and look slraiyht into the barrel of tiis gun. which he was at that moment, pointing at her. She laughing did so and immediately Kobert pulled the Iri'jyer and I he gun fired. She fell backward and died instanl ly. SLAYS HIS CHILDREN. H. J. Dutty of Los Angeles, Wrought to Pitch of Dangerous Insanity, Kills Son and Daughter. Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. I .'I.? ftriven insane by religious mania, TT. ,T. Dufty, HO years old, today attacked and killed his son and daughter with an axe and then cut his own throat fwith a razor, infliciling serious injuries. TTe will probably recover. The tragedy occurred in Ihe extreme northwestern pari of the city. Duffy lived at the home of his son. Fred Dufty. lb1 had been on the verge of violent insanity, if is said, for woeics as a result of religious enthusiasm. Last night ho attended a religious meet illvr ami worked himself into ; fren/.y. When lie arose this morning lit was suddenly seized with a desire It kill. Seizing a sharp bladed axe, lit stealthily entered the bed room of hi: son while the latter lay asleep. 1I< crept close to the side of the bed and raiding the a.\e aloft, brought it dowi with terrific force across tho neck ol the son. The blow was delivered with such tremendous force that tlx head of the victim was severed completely from the body. With a maniacal shout Duftv rushed from the house and down the street waving lib bloodv weapon. Reaching the house tit I">1 northwest Lake avenue, when hi* wife and daughter resided, lit opened the front door anfl entered ^ Mrs. Ada Lacotu, the daughter, witl iter mother, was in a rear room. Fro ccedinir cautiously to this room tin murderer opened the connecting ' C]( M I PS. Mrs. Lacom stood with hei ' back to him. Without word ol I warn milt he swung the axe high in the I air and cleft his daughter's skull. Tlei whole head was crushed in from Hit blow. Mrs. Duftv fled through n real floor, closely pursued by the maniac I who struck at her with the axe. The woman succeeded in eludin.E him, but. not before she had receiver a severe gash on the elbow from the axe swiinu' by Duftv as he chased her Mrs. Duffy's cries finally attract ed the attention of neighbors, win J came |t> her aid. | Duftv then walked to the street where In* drew a razor from hi? pocket and slashed his own throat, inflicting frightful injuries. Several weeks ago Duftv went tr the I'jvergreen cemetery and purchased a lot, explaining that he wanted it for himself, son and daughter. Three days aim he purchased a coffin fot himself. Fred Duftv, the son, was 2-1 yearsold and unmarried, lie was an automobile machinist. j The daughter lived with her husband. Ferdinand Lacom, a painter I and their (5-vear-old daughter. Mrs Duftv and her husband had been diI vorced and she had jjono to tho home of her daughter to nurse her through a confinement. Duftv not only purehaseel ft lot in the cemetery for the burial of bif victims, but hud headstones erecteel for three graves. Three plain tombstones wen* put in place on the lot at his order, bearing the names "ITenrj J. Duftv," "Fred A. Duftv," am1 "Zaidaih Lacom." The gravestones for his child rer were placed on each side of the one erected for himself. Duftv paid $(if for the headstones and told the? sale'sman that he was in no great hurry tt have them ^r^Jed. NOTICE OF DRAWING JURY. J \o|ice i< hereby uiven that on the 1271 h dav of August at M oYbu-k a. m. tin the otlice of the clerk of court wt t i>e undersigned .jury commissioner: will openly ami publicly draw tin names of thirty-six men who slial serve as petit .jurors for the court ol common pleas which will convene a Newberry II., S. ('.. on the I lib tin> I of September ami continue for out j week*. I no. L. F.pps. I Win. W. Cromer. ,!no. ((ioggans. Jury ('oiiunissiouers for Newbern county, S. C. Aug. loth, lilOS. : NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION ST ATM OF SOFT1I CAROLINA, COL NTV OF NKWRKRRY. In accordance with the rules e>? th< Democratic party, a primary eleetioi is hereby called to be helel in New berry county on Tuesday, Angus 2">lh, 1!M>S, for the following offices I'nited States Senator. <lovernor. Lieutenanl (lovernor. I Secretary of Stale. [ Comptroller (ieneral. Stale Treasurer. Ail.jutaut ami Inspector (Ieneral. Stale Superintendent of Education Attorney (Ieneral. Railroad (1onunissioiiei\ For Congre'ss Third District. State Senator. I louse of Representatives. Sherifi1. Clerk of Court. (Yuintv Supervisor. County Superintendent of Educatioii. A uelitor. Treasurer. ('oronci'. Magistrates in respective town ships. County Commissioners. No vote foi House of Ffepresenti* 1 ives shall be counted tmless it eontains ;is many as three names. The managers of election shail opet I the polls at S a. in. and shall clo*t Ilii iii at 1 p. m. The following man agers have been appointed to eonduel i the said election: Township No. 1. ' Ward 1?S. S. Cunningham, W. I] > Shelley, M. M. Sulterwhite. 3 Ward 2?Harry W. Dominick, J. I] ; Walton, J. C. Wilson. J Ward 3, No. 1?W. A. McFall, Ale: , Singleton, A. J. Gibson. i \\ ard No. 2?J. R. Rivers, Lutli I or Darby, .7. J. Porter. 1 Ward 'I?A. .1. S. Langford, J. M 5 Bowers, A. L. Davis. Ward 5?8bos. B. Berry, Gregg ( Evans, E. L. Rodelsperger. ; Helena?B. F. Goggans, B. E. Ju ! lien, North Pitts. ! Hartford?P. M. Hawkins, J. J > Sehumport, George Lathrop. i Johnstone Academy?P. B. Hawk . ins, Willie Neal, Wilson Minis, i Township No. 2. Garmanv?J. S. RnIT, T. L. B Ep|is, O. H. Lane. r Ml. Bethel?Joe M. Brown, Pettn Baker, Engene Brown. F Mulberry?J. A. Scaso, Jce Adams i Jno. P. Wicker. Township No. 3. ! Ml. Pleasant?,J. B. Adams, (}. F Smith, .lob Ringer. Mn\hiii 1 mi?W. B. Whitney, B. II , Mayhin, J. L. Thomas. Township No. 4. r Whit mire?'/. Wright, I'. B. Odell ! West Jones. 5 Longtime?'T. E. Chandler, S. W . Derrick, S. P. McParloy. Township No. 5. > Jalapa- S. M. Duncan, W. |\ Merchant. W. S. Dobbins. , Kinards?.J. A. Dominick, Geo ? Speak, W. P. Smith. Township No. 6. Longshore-? I). W. Wilson, I). C > Senn, R. M. Martin. Trinity?J. S. Longshore. J. A Ifcndrix, Rohl. Ilendrix. hecdorville?M. M, Livingstone, J II. Dorrob. I). S. Satlerwhile. Township No. 7. ! Saluda?.1. .1. St ill well. 11. B. Lind say, ,1. L. Kellers. <'happells?A. P. Coleman, W. R Reid, B. W. Wat kins. Vaughnville?L. II. Senn, M. D Smith, C. A. Brooks. Township No. 8. I'topia?J. M. Nichols, G. T. Blair 1 J. A. Foy. Dead Fall?,T. F. Stephens, A. A ' Werts, W. T. Blair. > F'ast Riverside?W. L. Buzhardt Koht. Pavsiiifjor, Willis Sehumport. " Township No. 9. Prosperity?M. B. Boozer, Alonzi I Bedenbaugh, E. W. Werts. St. Lukes?N. E. Taylor, (\ S Nichols, T. G. Hawkins. > Saluda-?J. B. Dominick, Jacob A ^ Bow/?rs, W. P. Leapheart. O'Neall?W. P. Pugli, J. A. Wise , Jr., () O. Shealv. Swilton?L. J. Sligh, E. E. Sligh I .a n re nee lCempson. Liberty? S. C. Minick. X. K. I inn ter. .1. T. Hunter. Monticello \\ . |j. Boo/er. .1. 1{ ' | Bcd<<n'?a:i?'h. P. W. ('omits. Little Moimtain ,J. K. Derrick ' A. C. Wheeler. B. i!. Miller. \ Township No. 10. 1 t'nion?M. L. Long, E. M. Enlow ' C. L. Strauss. lolly Street?T. A. Ellesor, E. T1 ' Werls. C. T. Werts. St. Pauls A. Epting, ,!. ]?,. }t(.4] enb.-iiigh. .1. .1. Kibler. | ra I i>. C. Biisiarick. P.. ^ 'A ic!;e.\ !);?\-it! !\imn. l' Township No. 11. /ion?Jno. W. Kinard. W. L. Gr;i Imm. Felix A. Graham. St. Philips?-W. P. Koon, M. 11 W icker, Jim RutY. \\ alton -.1. D. ( rooks, B. M. Sub or. Geo. Brown. 3 Pomaria? II. F. Counts. J. G. Long 1 Geo. Wilson. I lie qualifications for voting shai ' be as follows: The voter shall b twenlv-one years of age or shall be come so be (ore the succeeding iron oral election, and be a white Demo era! or a negro who voted for Goner al Hampton in 18715 and has voto< the Democratic ticket continuously since: Provided, that no while mat shall be excluded from partieipatioi in the Democratic primary who shal lake the pledge required by the rule: of t lie I)( i locratic party. Xo person shall be permitted t< vole unless be has boon enrolled oi the club list at least live days bofon the said primary election. After tabulating the results of sair election the managers shall cert if \ the same and forward the ballot box poll lists and all other papers relat ing to such election to the ehairmai within forty-eight hours after the close of the polls. Managers will call for the hallo boxes on and after August 22, at tin office formerly occupied by the super visor, in the old court house, when tliov will receive same, ballots am full insi ruel ions. 1 Fred 11. Dominick, County Chairman. B. B. Lei t/.soy, t Coeretary. - el 5: >-> - S EoH^w ?L ^ ^ p, W h da> 5. P P r* aq LANDER COLLEGE (l-ornierly WilUainstou l<eutale College). '. GREENWOOD, S. C. Rev. John 0. Willson, President. - r\''KNS Sept. tS. 1908. Comfortable, steamI I Mea,te<'- elettrtc lighted building, in citv I I limits Good lood. Uonie-liko life ami oversight. Thorough teaching and training, l-hie workin music ami art. Cost reasonable. Send for catalogue. Due West Female College J VV ith the best modern convens iences and equipment, and high standards of teaching and living, > this is an ideal place for preparation for the great responsibilities , of womanhood. TERMS MODERATE. For attractive catalog write REV. JAMES BOYCE. te Due West, S. C. gr University of South Carolina yc Wi-'e range of choice in Scientific, Literary, Graduate and Pro- tb lessional Cours. s leading to degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of t,h Science, Licentiate of Instructions, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts. 116 , Civil Engineer and Electrical Engineer. Well equipped Laboratories. Library of over 40,000 vol- n ' 1 nines. P? Expenses moderate. Many stu- v ^ dents make their own expenses. Xext session (104th) begins September 23d, 1908. Fo.- announcement write to the we President, Columbia, S. C. " ' 1 i 1735 College 5f Charhston 1308 i y o Charleston, S. C. 124th Year Begins September 25th. Entrance examinations will be held at the County Court House , 011 Friday, July 3, at 9 a. m. All candidates for admission can compete in September for vacant Boyce Scholarships which pay $100 a year. 5 One free tuition scholarship to each county of South Carolina. Board ai d furnished room in dormitorv $11. Tuition $40. For catalogue, address Harrison Randolph, President. Piano and Organ Economy. If you are interested in the purchase of a PIANO or an ORGAN, we want to sell you one. j Don t think yon must go to some mail order ! J house to buy a low priced piano or orKun: nor | J outside ef South Carolina to get the best piano' or organ. We have a great variety of grades, I 1 and all styles, at prices which cannot (nil to I ! interest you. We aie uianufactliters' factory 1 representatives for several <f the largest and i ! most famous makers of pidios and organs |H " ^l' take c hl iustruiiieiits in excltangc and ' [ make most liberal terms of payment to those who wish to buy on time. No house?<|un!ity of pianos and organs considered?can undersell us. Twenty-four years of lair dealing in Columbia and throughout South Carolina is our reference and guarantee. Write us at once for .-ataioj; price and terms. ^ Malone's Music House, Columbia, S. C. rvT PIANOS AND ORGANS. J TEACHER WANTED. Jj ' l.:uly teacher for Forks .school (listrict Xo. Salary $40 a month. 1'eriu six months. Applications must U he filed by August, 22 with any of the undersigned trustees. ^ f- W. A. Melts, Slighs, s. C\, R. P. D. 1. S Q. M. Kinard, Pouiaria, S. CM R. F. I). 1. f> I). T. Wicker, Pomaria, S. C., R. F. D. 1. 1 f1 Seaboard Air Line, August 14th, An- r? nual Mountain and Seashore Excursion. qt I'or the above occasion the Sea- fy board will sell extremely low rate |< ' tickets to Portsmouth, Ya., Wilington, N. and other summer resorts. ' I ickels sold Aug. 1 Ith, good returnj ing until September 1st. The follow- .. ing rates will apply: ( olnmbia. S. to Portsmouth, J*j Va.. *8.00. B. (olnmbia, S. to Wilmington, 1 X. ($(5.00. Through sleepers and first class day conches will be operated to PortsI mouth and Richmond for this ocasion ^ without change of cars. For further ? ' inlorination and Pullman reservation $ write ?T. S. Ktchberger, T. P. A., Co- #| 1 liimbia, S. 0. ? ___ * t BARBECUE. '2 % T will give a first class barhecu? at my residence county campaign dav ? ? j August 22, 100S. '4 1 j J. M. Counts | j DR. HUIET'S All-Healing Liriir.ent, j ^ She best household remedy on the | ? I market, try it and. bo convinced.} 1 I Mayes' Drug Store. ^ B JONES' GROCERY, 1 S, B. Jones. Proprietor. DEALER IN STAPLE <Se FANCY GROCERIES, PRODUCE, < Confectioneries, Fruit, Cigars and Tobaccos. ?hone 212. Jfl Newberry, S. Jan, 17, 18, Jfl Dear Madam Housekeeper: We wish to call your atflHH tntion to our stock of Fancy and Staple oceriea and solicit at least a portion of >ur potronage during this year. We feel safe in saying that our stock is VH ie most complete that is offered here and iat we can serve you ir. a satisfactory man- nB sr. nfl We will ever keep in mind three very im- SB rtant points: quality of goods prompt ser- HB ce modorate prices. If you are not already a customer of ours *Jm would be pleased to add you to our long H st of satisfied customers. H We wish 1908 to be our banner year. Will H u join us in making it so? Yours for business, Jones' Grocery. fl 11 ' 1 TM|?M unrwynnin im i w n i i tmm mm ATiONAL BANK OF NEWBERRY S. S- ) ON THE RIGHT ROAD it leads him to deposit his cash in The Nationa ink. Means that he'll improve his financial credit, lit handling soiled bills by paying by check, simplibook-keeping and be able to keep a stub record of transactions?a few of the favors our Bank extends. DIRECTORS: , A. Carlisle. H. C. Moseley. T. B. Carlisle. j A. Blackwelder. Robt. Norris. Geo. Johnstone. C. Matthews. S. B, Aull. Jos. II. Hunter. -j : The First Cough of the Season, ? | ) Kven though not aevere, has a tendency to Irritate the sensi- ^ live membranes of the throat and delicate bronchial tubes. . Coughs then come easy all winter, every time yon take the ? lightest cold. Cure the first cough before it has a chance to * aetupan lnflamation iti the delicate capillary air tubes of the fit ) lungs. The best remedy is QUICK RELIEF COUGH T ( SYRUP. It at once gets right at the seat of trouble and ir- ^ moves the cause. It is free from Morphine Mid is as sale iur ? > a child as for fcn adult. 25 cents at ,r MAYES' DRUG STORE. * , I i ) . , I .. . . .1 .. ii". . <