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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
IMPRESSIVE SCENE IN
LITTLE COURT ROOM.
The Twelve Jurors Offer Up Silent
Prayer Before Beginning Delhi
erationS.

Associated Press Special
Chesterfield Courthouse, Va,
Sept 9.-Twelve Virginia farmers
knelt at dusk last night in the OBJ
security of the small jury room of
the Chesterfield court house, pray
ing fervently that they might pass
judgment Alright on Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., indicted for the murder
of his wife. Grimly determined
they arose moment later and
/ silently one by one recorded unani
mos verdict of guilty"
Pausing in solemn contemplation
! for fifty-eight minutes, weighins
carefully the meaning of their deci.
sion and once more on Bonded knees.
beseecbing Divine assistance that
they might not err. they filed into
the hushed stiffness of crowded
court room and with startling sud
denness twelve voices. instead of the
usual one of the foreman, spoke the
single word guilty 1t was almost
a shout
Electrocution was set for Friday,
November "a.
The Court of Appeals, to be sure,
will be asked to grant writ of error
and new trial.
1t was incumbent upon the jury 10
fix the degree so Judge Watson adj
vised the jurymen to confer again on
the point and seven minutes later
they returned. this time with the
verdict of murder in the first de-
gree. >
In the courtroom sat Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., the sporting page OF
newspaper before him, but he did
not read long. He folded the paper
and concealed his face in it. Those
who sat near the boy of iron nerve
observed a twitching of his lips as
though moving in prayer a. he sat
with closed eyes awaiting the return
of the jury. He raised his head
for a moment, dropped the paper
again and began reading. Then he
whispered a few words to his father
and brother. It was for them he
felt, and to them he counseled
cheerfulness.
The perfuntory motives for
new trial were made by counsel for
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
MRS. JONES' DAUGHTER TEXAS BANKER DISAPPEARS in new ORLEANS

defense. fhe usual granting of
permission even to argue the point
was denied, as Judge Watson had
in stern voice declared that all
rulings of the Court We're on com
paratively unimportant details and
in no way could have influenced
the verdict A stay of execution
was granted, however, to give couH-
sci an opportunity to apply for writ
Of error when the Court of Appeals
meet in November.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
COMMISSION SERVES
NOTICE or FREEMAN.

w ftVfNTUNfIUH VT 7. n u. ". " IlITt
in Hands of Receiver.
Associated Press Special
Austin, Texas, Sept 9-The rail
road commission today sent notices
to General Manager Freeman that
all negotiations with the l. & G. N,
railroad as to revaluation and reor-
ganization are broken off until that
road energies from the federal re-
ownership
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
SEA WALL BOULEVARD
IS OPENED TO TRAFFIC
Governor Colquitt VIII Lead Pro-
Cession over GaIyeston's Drive
way-Big Time Planned.
Associated Press Special

Associated Press Special.
Galveston. Texas, Sept. 9-~At .
O'Clock this afternoon the seawall
boulevard will be completely opened
to traffic, the last link of the four
mile driveway TO be completed by
that hour. Governor Colquitt in an
automobile will lead the procession
that will be formed as celebration
of this accomplishment, This is the
final step in the completion of the
seawall which with the boulevard
has cost over three million dollars
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
JOHN JACOB ASTOR
TAKES ANOTHER WIFE
NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE MAR,
RIEE TO MISS MADELINE
T. FORCE.
Col. Astor'S Summer Home.
Depart Immediately on
Honeymoon Cruise
Associated Press Special

AS6oNidltd ittS6 optJldl,
Newport, r l., Sept . Colonel
John Jacob Astor and Miss Madeline .
Y. Force were united in marriage
here this morning by Rev Edward 5
Straight, retired Baptist minister
of Providence The ceremony. which
was very transformations, occurred at
Beachwood the summer home OF
Colonel Astor at this place
Reverend Straight. the preacher
who officiated at the marriage, re-
signed the pastorate Of a small Bap-
| fist church in Rhode Island many
| years ago, since which time he has
worked as a carpenter, supplement-
ing his wages by what fees he recetv-
. ed from performing marriage cere
\ monies.
e immediately after the weddin
n Colonel Aston and his bride left
re their yacht, their destination bel
n unknown.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
SENATOR BAILEY YIELDS
TO WISHES OF FRIENDS
announcement l. Made He VIII Re
main in Texas and Practice
in One of Larger Cities.
Associated Press Special

Gainesville, Texas, Sept 9.-The
report given out last night that Sen
ator Bailey will not leave Texas at \
the expiration of his term in the Uni-
ted States senate, but that he VIII
| remain in Texas and engage in the
practice OF law in some OF the larger
cities of the state, is regarded here
| as an outcome OF yesterdays con
ference. 1t is now believed that as
result of the conference Senator Bal
/ ley may not cancel all of his speak
] ing dates in Texas. though yet this
is not fully decided
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
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COMPANY
The Big Store
Plan HItsfW'aX FROM
LIREDO TO 81 NTb> r..


Associated Press Special.
San Antonio, Texas, Sept 9 w
S Hawkins, consulting engineer for
the Bexar County Highway League,
will go to Laredo Monday to confer
about the construction OF highway
from this city to Laredo
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
ANOTHER OHIO GRAF TER
GOES TO PEN|TENTIARY
Sergeant at Arms of Legislature SEN
fenced to Serve Three Years
on Bribery Charge.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Columbus, O., Sept. 9,-Convicted
of facilitating bribery in alleged
cases of grating in the Ohio legisla-
ture Rodney ] Diegle, former SER
geant at arms, was today sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary,
However, this sentence was suspend
ed until April Is, 1912, to allow the
case to be carried on appeal to the
circuit court In the meanwhile Die
gle will be released.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09

The Improvement society of the
Main Street Christian church will
meet with Mrs. Charley Brady Mon
day afternoon at O'Clock and all
members are urged to be present
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
Average Condition One Per Cent
Under the Government
Report
NUMBER Of BALES GINNEO
Bales Ginned During August Mum
bered 42l0O5 as Compared
With 240.877 for Same
Month Last Year
Associated Press Special

AssOcIaIed Ffess Special
Austin Texas, Sept 9 The Tex
as department Of agriculture today
announced that reports received from
six hundred and rorty-fiye CORES
pondents show the condition of the
Texas cotton crop on September 8 as
6 per cent of normal, as against IS
per cent which was the government
report for August rs The state re-
port gives the number of bales gin
ned during the month of August as
421.005, against 240,S77 for the
same month last year.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
Raining at Dalhart.

Associated Press Special.
Dalhart Texas, Sept 9.-lt has
been raining generally throughout
northwest Texas for the past twenty
four hours
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
"A DIRRIGIBLE BALLOON
MAKES 4 LOM VOYAGE
Count ZePpeIin's AirshfP Carries Sin
Passengers on Journey Three
Hundred Miles.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Berlin, Germany, Sept 9,-The
Zeppelin dirrigible, Schwaben, with
six passengers, arrived over Berlin
this mornino, completing its tn zee
hundred and fifty mile journey from
Baden Baden which began Septem-
Der 6
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
YOUNG GIRL KIDNAPPED
AHD THEN MURDERED
Body of seven Year Old Annie LOm-
boyer Found i'm Lake MonoDa
at Madison. Wis.
Associated Press Special

ASSOtldtth L l GOO ppt'i"i
Madison. Wis, Sept. 9.-The
body of Annie Lomboger. aged sew
en- years, who was kidnapped last
Wednesday, was found in Lake Mo-
mona today 1t was plainly eVldens
that the child had been murdered
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-09-09
HIGH PRICED FOOE
THE CAUSE OF RIOT.

Forty Persons Injured in Clash
Between Troops and Mob.
Associated Press Special.
Brest. France, Sept 9.-Forty
persons were injured here today in
fierce battle between a strenuous
mob and the troops, The mob was
demanding cheaper food.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
MASTIiIt'S Sales.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
In Court Of Common Pleas.

Pursuant to a decree Of the afOre-
said Court, in the case named below,
| will offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, in front Of the Court House
door. at Walhalla, S. c., on Monday,
the 9Th day OF MARCH, 1911, be-
tween the legal hours Of sale, the
tracts Of land below described:
Jesse Lay, Doctor y. Lay, Mary A.
Pool, Ina Dacus, Charles NJ. Lay
and Archelaus Lay, Plaintiffs,
against
Jesse Lay. as Administrator of the
Personal Estate OF Jesse Lay, ST.,
deceased, J. p. Anderson, Eliza-
beth J. Anderson and Lorena
Moody, Defendants.
All that certain piece. parcel or
tract Of land. situate, lying and be-
ing III the County Of Oconcc, and
state Of South Carolina, known as
the "HIome Place" Of the late Jesse
Lay, ST., deceased, and containing
about eight hundred and fifty acres.
more or less, same being made up Of
three tracts, known respectively as
the Moss Tract" the "Dcadman
Tract" and the "Gillcy Tract" on
both sides Of Little River
ALSO,
The tract known as the Mountain
Tract,' made up of seven different
tracts, as follows: The "Mill Tract" "
the "Norton" or "Hopkins Tract" +"
the ''Ilarris Tract" the "Eiudson
Tract,' the "Abbott "ract," the
"Whitc Rock Cove Ira ." and the
"Robbins Tract" containing in the
aggregate about eight hundred and
sixty acres. more or less, on Little
River, adjoining lands OF G.. II. Rex
ford, j. b. Alexander, Reuben Lee,
J. l.. Hudson and others.
Terms Of Sale: Cash. That in
event Of failure Of the purchaser or
purchasers to comply with the terms
OF sale within five days the Master
to rc-advcrtiSc and resell said prem
iscs on the following salcday, or
some convenient SalCday thereafter
at the same place and on the
same terms as heretofore set out
at the risk OF the former purchaser
or purchasers, and that he do con-
tnuc SO to do until he has found a
purchaser, or purchasers, who com
ply with the terms Of sale.
Purchaser to pay extra for papers
W. O. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, S. G.
February s, 1911. 60
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
CITATION NOTICE.

The State Of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.-Un Court of
Probate. by d. A. Smith, Judge of
Probate. c.---Whcreas, w. G. Moore
has made suit to me to grant
him Letters of Administration Of the
Estate Of and Effects Of w. p
QUITS, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors Of the said
w. p. QUITS, deceased that thcy
be and appear before me, in the
Court OF Probate, to be held at Wal
halla Court House, South Carolina.
on Tuesday, the lIth day OF Fcbru
ary, - !, after publication hereof.
at II O'Clock in the forenoon to show
cause, If any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted
Given undcr my hand and seal this
"oth day OF January, A. ID. 1911.
!oeai.) ID. A. SMITH,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County.
South Carolina.
Published on the 1st and Sth
days OF February. 1911, in The Keo-
wee Courier, and on the Court House
door FOR the time prescribed by law.
''p' ""i! - l?lI. Sc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
BRIDGE TO LET,

The County Commissioners will let,
to the lowest responsible bidder on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1911,
at O'Clock M, the building OF a
bridge on prong Of Big Beaverdam
Creek. near or on the farm formerly
owned by VIM. NJ. Brown, on road
from South Union to Gross Roads.
Successful bidder to give the usual
bond. \. PHILLIPS,
County Supervisor.
Jamos Seahorn, Clerk OF Board.
February ), 1911. CT
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
Unclaimed Letters,

Following is a list OF unclaimed
letters remaining in the Walhalla
post Office for the week ending Fcbru-
AIRY u, 1911:
Miss Alice Moore.
Mrs. James TagGcrt
PERSONS calling for the above will
please say they were advertised.
A. G. Merrlck, p. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
\ King Who Left Home

set the world TO talking, but Paul
Mathulka, Of Buffalo, \. Y, SAYS he
always keep at home tho king OF all
laNatives-Dr. Kings New Life Pills
and that they're blessing to all
his family. Cure constipation, head
ache, INDIGESTION, dyspepsia. Only
25c. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
Statement Of the Condition OF
TIE ENTERPRISE BANK.

located at Walhalla, S. c., at the
close OF business February 3, 1911:
Resources.
Loans and discounts $5739G ST
~ elul'l'S -. .''..'. lfi 81
Furniture and fixtures :. 1920 so
Due from banks and
bankers .... 1880 Is
currency ......... l409 90
Gold ..... ........ lO1l 90
Silver and other minor
com 49,. ...... 49,. 500 40
Checks and cash items. . 1O75S 7G
Total. $S9343 80
Liabilities.
CAPITAL stock paid in.,..$l925O 90
UHdivided profits, l".s
current expenses and
taxes paid ... 49,. 2SSO 50
Due to banks and bank
crS ...... ........ 4iJ -
Individual deposits sub
iccl TO check -. ..... 39735 AZ
Time certificates Of de-
po,it ...... 2G3il 81
Cashiers checks ....... 500 to-
''"i rc'o ID %
state Of South Carolina, County Of
OConcC.--Before me came George
Seahorn, Cashier, Of the above named
bank, who, being duly sworn, says
that the above and foregoing state
ment is true condition of said
bank, as shown by the books Of said
bank. GEO. SEABORN,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day OF February, 1911.
(L. s. f.. \. II. SCHROEDER,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JAMES SEABORN,
W. L. MAXWELL.
A. p. CRISP,
Directors
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
COUNTY CLAIMS AUDITED.

Al tho regular monthly meeting
OF the Board Of County Commission
crS, held Friday, February ith, 1911,
the following claims were audited:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
Statement Of the Condition Of
TIE CITIZENS BANK,

located at Seneca, S. c., at the close
OF business February 3, 1911;
npSOnrcnS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08

You are probably aware that pncu-
mOnla always results from a cold.
but YOU never heard Of a cold re-
Sulting in pneumonia when Cham
bcrlain's Cough Remedy was used.
Why take the risk when this remedy
may be had for a trillc? For sale by
all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
rrotiactcd Services at POPLAR.

Poplar, Fob. 6.-Spccial: Mrs. S.
NJ. Morton IS on the sick list this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Hopkins. Of
Toccoa, Ga. visited in this commit
nifty recently.
Miss jamie Sanders is visiting her
brother near Phinney's Station.
Rev. d. {. Williams, pastor Of the
church at this place, will start a
series OF meetings here, continuing
for some DAYS. beginning on Monday
after the third Sunday in this
month. Every member is urgently
requested to attend all these SER
vices. Public cordially invited.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
Sec. Z. The production of such Ger

See. 7. The production Of such GER
tificate or a copy thereof with the
blank on the back thereof properly
filled out and signed by the person
performing such ceremony, and
certified by the Clerk of Court or
Judge Of Probate, If issued by that
officer shall be received as sufficient
evidence in proof OF contract Of
marriage between the parties there
in named in any Of the courts OF this
state: Provided, That nothing in
this act shall prevent proof Of mar
riage In any way now allowed by law
in this State.
Sec. s. That only ministers Of the
Gospel and officers authorized to ad-
minister 0aths in this State are au-
thori2cd to adminiSt@" Il marriage,
ceremony in this State.
The bill requiring railroads to pull
thc mileage coupons on trains has
passed the Senate and will likely
pass the House if it can be gotten up
for consideration. which is doubtful.
Respectfully, J. II. Earle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
Statement OF the Condition OF
THE WESTMINSTER BANK,

located at Westminster, S. c., at the
close Of business February 3, 1911:
Resources.
Loans and discounts S23JSrl 60
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08

State OF South Carolina, County of
Oconcc.-Bcfore me came l.. A. Ed
wards, Presi dent Of the above named
Bank, who, being duly sworn, says
that the above and foregoing state
mcnt is true condition Of said
Bank, as shown by the Looks OF said
Bank. l.. a. EDWARDS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9Th day Of February, 1911.
u.S.) II. II. Alexander, N. p. S. C.
COrrect--AtteSt:
j. c. EDWARDS,
w. J. LUNNEY,
w. II. AUSTIN,
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-08
Salaries.


2li5 r w Grubbs, postage $ 9 75
flag James Scaborn, paid in
Surancc, express. etc II 90
2l4' } r Suttlcs. lumber. IL 81
2llS John Garrison, burying
paupcr child 3 90
2ll9 w NJ Kay, dieting pris-
OnCrS ...... ....... 3 so
2l50 W NJ Kay. conveying lu-
natic ...... ........... 1G %
zlol w NJ kaN, wood ..... l6 80
2l52 } J Holmes, lumber :. s %
2 1913 } T. Gaines, lumber for
bridge -. ........ 9S n
2l3i ID A>Smith, lunacy pro-
ccedingS ...... II S5
2l55 Southern Structural Steel
Co, Jail hammocks 40 90
2156 E A lIolbrooks, lumber I3 90
2157 w J Schroeder, wood and
postage ....... ....... 40
Eoo" w ii CoDb, shingles. :. q i2
2l59 G l. Abbott, lumber :. s 20
2lGO w Il Hunt, paid for
work ...... ......... SO
Magistrates.
2lGl J II Hopkins, Ith quar-
ter, 1910 90
some claims were carried over to
March. not being received in time 10
classify. Send postage when sou
want prompt reply.
N. PHILLIPS, Supervisor,
James SeabOrn, Clerk of BOord
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
a RACE FOR LIFE.

one of the prominent traits in the
character Of young Americans Is a
nesire FOR adventure. In the eyes Of
the masculine portion OF this rising
generation the hunter who can show
strings of wolves teeth and bears
ciaWs' and who has slain Indians by
the score, is natures no'bleman-beinp
Tar more worthy OF respect than the
statesman. who stays at home and
makes grand speeches in the halls ~
congress. Some American youths take
pleasure in telling how they would
conduct themselves and what brave ex-
ploits they would perform were they
to be attacked by a band OF hostile
Indians In full war paint. armed with
tomahawk and scalping knife. Other,
VIII dilate on the pleasure OF hunting
wild animals. and will talk en-
Enthusiastically about the keen relish
when sense of personal danger
gives to such manly sports, being
pretty sure to wind up with. Just give
me chance and see what a bold
hunter 1 will make"
Less than one year ago was lust
such an individual. was anxious to
night Indians, hunt grizzly bears. chase
the bisc over the boundless prairies
OF the West, and. in fact, do anything
10 prove my indomitabie courage and
intrepid sririt. But a few weeks since
| met With an adventure In the heart
or Westcrr New York which forever
hanishtd such foolish notions from NV
mino' and made me content with my
lnp as apprentice hoy in large ma
chine shop in tho city of Richmond.
was spending a few DAYS with NV
cousin, who resides in. Scottsyilla, a
httle village noted for freouent nehts
ana pretty girls, situated about twelve
mics southwest Of Rochester and two
miles west Of Gennessee River. he.
tween thu river and the village thnra
Is low. ,ceei tract OF land calie1 the
tennessee Flats. Every spring the
river bursts its bounds and pours a
mighty flood of water over these flats,
transforming them into quite re-
spectah'. lake. The land thus irri-
gated In summer 70 covered with
luxurious vegetation, on which hun
dreds of cattle feed and thrive.
Nearby. In the centre of these Eats.
by some strange freak of natur, a
high Hill has been thrown up whose
iofty summit towers high above any
other in that vicinity
Ihere is legend prevailing that
many years ago mighty battle was
Fought near Its base, between two of
the most powerful nations then in
America The conflict lasted many
days, and finGlly the remnant OF the
vanquished tribe was driven to the ton
or the hill and held IN Siege until thew
either starved to death ~r gave them
selves up as prisoners
fTo be continued)
j. HOWARD DAVIS, JR.
izie west Cray Street Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
A DAY IN THE WOODS.

Cissie made beautiful picture as
she stood on the front porch one
bright June morning. She WAS all In
white from the tips of her trim little
clippers to the saucy how on her hair
She was twelve to-day. and her
"chum," Courtney Gilchrist, had prom
ised to take her for day in the
woods, and she stood waiting ex.
pectantly. her head thrown back, her
dark hair curling gracefully around
her shoulders.
Cicely Curtis was visiting her Aunt
Madge, who lived inNthe country, and
Courtney Gilchr'st was the only neigh.
Dor that wasn't "grown-up." and he
was sixteen. He had met Cissie at
the station and carried her to Curtis
Hall her aunt'r home, and since then
he had been her devoted slave Per-
haps her beauty accounted for 1t, but
she was very plucky. and accommo-
dating--iust the kind a boy of six
teen likes SO Courtney took her to
places and was careful that she did
not SPOIL her dainty white trocks. But
Cissie Ever seemed to get dirty, al
ways wore white and always looked
as II she Ind just stepped out Of the
proverhial handbook
on this particular morning she wore
ourls, stiffly stqrched sailor suit
slippers md abort socks. AS Court had
not appeared abe sat on the steps
and thought about her sisters. Sylvia
was grown. Madge was sixteen. an,