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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
UNION Level.

Especial to The Richmond Virgfnlan.}
UNION LEVEL. VA, March 2g.-
On Easter Monday the people of the
community enjoyed very heartily a
picnic. together with school exercises
and flag raising at the "Docery"
school. not far from this place. In
the forenoon the school children en-
tsrtatned the crowd with a nice pro-
gram OF recttations, music, etc, after
which a sumptuous picnic dinner was
served.
In the afternoon a handsome flag
was raised over the school building
and nice large Bible presented by
the Jr. o. y. a. M. council of South
Hill. Mr.. III. G. Smith presented the
flag, which was unfuried to the strains
OF Dixie" and Rev. Mr.. Ware, pas
tor of the South Hill NJ e. church.
presented the Bible in most approprt-
ate language. Rev. Richard Ferru-
son, OF Meckienburg circuit, made a
ringing patriotic address, which
everyone enjoyed, and the South Hill
| string band added much to the occa-
sion by their bright, patriotic music,
| An Easter egg hunt at Zion NJ. e.
church was greatly enjoyed on Mon
day afternoon by a large number OF
children. The four prizes and four
boobies afforded much pleasure and
the beautiful balmy weather added
! JOY 10 the occasion.
For several weeks measles has RACED
all around here and has resulted fatal
ly In several cases
Miss Isia Thaxton, of Richmond, Ii
the guest of Mrs. J. r. Boswell, OF
this place.
i Miss Lizzie Petty is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. Thrift, of South Richmond
Miss Lucy Simmons, who liz teach
Ing at Broadnax. spent Easter with
/ her parents here.
Miss Julia Herndon. who has beer
on teaching. has returned to her
home here. having closed her school
Miss Annie Petty, of this place
spent Easter with her sister, Miss
Mary Petty. in Whitakers, N. C.
Miss Lucy Saunders who teaches
in Emporia, spent Saturday and Sun
day with her mother here.
! Mrs. r. w. Belts and two little
daughters. of Asheviile, N. c., are
spending some time here with rela.
| tives.
/ The Illness of Mr.. g. NJ Belts "a
much regretted by his many friends
and we are glad to hear that his ply.
stefan reports him better.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
continued from Last Sunday,

"of course not" assented the other,
somewhat amused. by the way.
though, your socks and tie don't
match"
"They do, absolutely" replied the
other with asperity.
Perhaps in fact: but not In eff
feet In matching smooth silk with
ribbed milk, you should get the latter
one shade lighter"
Els that so?" said Kent with in
terest. You've told me something
never knew. Til remember that. Now
I'll trouble you to tell me some more
things
while taking that walk you spoke
~That comes later. I've read your
story"
Already"
ALREADY. Do you know It's ten
o'clock? However, it's a good story"
Thank you"
.As a story. AS information, II
ieavees out most OF the important
points"
THANK you again"
You're welcome. Color, size and
trappings of the horse?"
II didn't notice particularly. Black.
thing; yes, certainly, black. Rather
a large horse. That's all / can tell
you"
'.Humphi Color. size. and trappings
of the rider?"
Reddish brown hair with gloss
like a outterfiy's wing" said the ar
list with enthusiasm: deep hazel
eyes: clear sun-browned skin; tall
should say quite tall--but 500
feminine that you wouldn't realize
her taliness She was dressed In light
brown riding costume. with toque
hat. very simple. tan gauntlets. and
tan boots: that is. the first time ]
saw her. The next time"
Hold onl A dressmaker's cata-
logue is no good to me. ] couldn't re-
memeber II all. Was she In riding
clothes on any OF her later visits?"
mo"
"Any scars or marks?"
Certainly mott"
That's a pity: although you seem
to think otherwise. Age2"
Well, twenty. perhaps"
add five Say twenty-five"
"What for?" demanded Sedgwick
Indignantly.
I'm allowing for the discount of
romance. Did you notice her boots?"
mot particularly; except that she
to foot.
''Humph! Was II pretty warm the
last week she called on your"
Piping"
did she show it?"
Never a bit Always looked fresh
as flower
Then, although she came far, she
didn't walk far to get here. There's
road back of the hill yonder, and
a little copse in an open field where
a motor-car has stood. I should say
that she had driven herself there and
come across the hill to YOU"
Gould we track the carr" asked
Sedgwick eagerly.
mo farther than the main road.
What ia the latest she ever left here.
when she arrived afoot?"
"once she stayed till half past six
/ beggde her to stay and dine: but
she drew into herself at the mere
suggestion"
Half past six. Allowing for half
past seven dinner. and time to dress
for 1t. she would have perhaps twelve
to fifteen miles to go in the car. That
figures out with the saddle ride, too.
Now, we have. an youpr Visitor, wc-
man OF rather adequate description
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30

eked out by some excellent sketches
young, passably good-looking (don't
lose your temper. Sedgwick); passably
good-looking, at least; with command
Of some wealth; athletic, traveller,
well informed. The name she gave
obviously not her own: not even. /
Judge, her maiden nar1e.''
Sedgwick turned very white. 'fDo
you mean that she Is a married wo-
mann" ne demanded.
How could you have failed to see
ft?' returned the other gently.
But what is there to prove II ?"
Proof? None. Indication, plenty.
Her visits, in the first place. A young
girl of breeding and social experience
would hardly come to your studio.
married woman might, who re-
spected herself with full confidence,
and knew, with the same confidence.
that you would respect her. And. my
dear boy" added Kent, with his quiet,
winning smile, you are a man to in
spire confidence. Otherwise, I myself
might have suspected you of having
hand in the death of the woman on
the beach"
beach. This other matter lis more
than life or death. Is that fiimsy sup
position all you have to go on?"
mo. Her travel Her wide ac-
ouaintance with men and events. Her
obvious poise~''
"All might be found in a very ex-
ceptional girl, such as she is. Why
shouldn't she tell me. If she were mar
ried?"
"Oh, don't expect me to dissect fem
mime psychology. There I'm quite be-
yond my depth. But you'll note she
doesn't seem to have told you any
SliyhfaSf fhfrp a havsn1f Sha'g
let concealment. like a worm + the
bud. prey on your damask cheek"
"Confound your Interpretations! It's
true. though. But there might be
many reasons"
Doubtless. Only. my imagination
doesn't seem to run to them And
reverting to tangible fact, as clench-
ing evidence, there are her gloves.
which she always wore"
What about her gloves 2"
You never saw her left hand, did
your"
''Oh. see. YOU mean the we'd
ding ring. Well. I suppose" contin-
ued Sedgwick, with a tinge of con-
tempt in his voice. "she could have
taken off her ring as easily as her
gloves"
There was no answering contempt
in Chester kent's voice as he replied.
but ring, constantly worn and then
removed, leaves an unmistakable
mark, Perhaps she gave you greater
credit for powers of observation than
you deserve. I'm afraid Frank. that
she is married woman: and I'm
sure, from reading between your lines.
that she is a good woman. What the
connection between her and the
corpse ON the beach may be, is the
problem. My immediate business Is
to discover who the dead woman is"
And mine" said Sedgwick hoarse-
iy, ITO discover the living"
wen at least start together" re-
piled Kent Gomez
Capacity for silence. that gift of the
restfui gods. was possessed by both
men. fIntent, each upon his own
thoughts, they strobe up the hillside
and descended into byway where
stood light runabout empty. Throw
ing on the switch, Kent motioned his
companion to get in. Twenty min
utes of curving and lodging along the
rocky roads brought them to the
turnpike, in sight OF the town OF AM
nalaka. Not until then did Kent offer
q word a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30

What else can you expect7s ~
turned the old man dcprecakinmays
TRY Dennett's been te1Iin. hi1 atQxX.
He's certain the woman he uNen talk
in to Mr.. Sedgwick Ia the dsad wo-
man. Wiliin' to swear TO ~ Any-
where's
what about Gansett Jim? Has ~
contributed anything to tho dtscue-
sion %
.'No Jlm's as ciose-tonsued - m
is clatter-mouthed."
And probably with reason. mutt
tered Kent. We'll. III look for you
inside
He returned to Jcin Hed9wic1. To-
gether they entered the building, while
behind them a rising hum testified to-
the interest felt In them BY the VII
layers.
within. tall wizened man. with
dead fishy eyes, stalked nervouaiy r.
and fro on a platform. beside which
a hastily constructed CONN with =
hasped cover stood on three 1AW-
horses. On chair nearby slouchad
the sheriff. his face red and streAm-
ing. A few perspiring men ana w0-
men were scattered On the benches.
Outside clock struck elevans EhAre
was quick inflow Of the pOpulAcA
and the man on tho platform iiftod
up a chittering voice.
"Feiler citizens" Ne said. - ne6l-
cal officer declare these proccedfnas
opened. Meaning no diArc1pcck 70 the
deceased. we want TO ret through ~
spry as possible. First Va Will hoar
witnesses. Anybody who thinks h0
can throw any light on this business
can have a hearing. Then thoe0 -
wants may view the remains Thsl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
OILVILLE

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OTLvILLE, VA, March 2s.--Many
farmers in this vicinity say the past
winter. has been the mildest they have
ever experienced. Very few people In
this county harvested any ice.
Notwithstanding the scarcity OF
snow. the wheat and grass crops are
looking well and a good yield OF both
ID expected.
Miss Jennie Nicholson and Mr.. John
Gucrrant were married this week.
Both ere OF this county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
Sage Mixed With Sulphur Re
stores Natural Color and Y
Lustre to Hair.

why suffer the handicap OF looking
old. Gray hair, however handsome.
denotes advancing age. We all know
the advantages Of q youthful appear
ance.
Your hair is your charm. It makes
or mars the face. When It fades, turns
gray and looks dry. wispy and scrag~
gly just few applications Of Sage Tea
and Sulphur enhances its appearance
a hundred fold.
Either prepare the tonic a. home or
he Of s.Wyeth,a Sags and Sulphur Haix
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30
The New
English
Model
Suits

Their Short Goats, soft,
rolling lapels, patch peck
cts and snug fitting trous-
ers are typically English,
and they lend an air of
smartness that is a desir-
able feature in the careful
dresser's appearance.
Smart Fabrics that are
most desirable in blues and
gray
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-30

Continued Next sunday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
MUST FOLLOw AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANS
sEDN NNsnAY.5u 1lo1a
WILL HAVE AMPLE QUARTERS
Walhalla High School to Be Enlarged
Auditorium Addition.

5s Walhalla will have ample accom-
smodations for teachers, pupils and
the public when the Walhalla High
School building has been completed
within the next 80 days. The COM
.pletion of the buildings as provided
Tor in the plans submitted to the
bidders for the work will carry am
pie accommodations for all classes
THAT have heretofore been crowded
Einto inconvenient and Inadequate
quarters away from the main build
ing, and the seating capacity of the
auditorium will be approximately
1900.
d These facts have been settled, and
at the recent session of the trustees,
Lat which the matter of building was
ENp for consideration, the contract
for the building of the additional
Eelass rooms and the auditorium was
awarded to Quartermus & Mcdonald,
Ethe contract price for completion Of
Ithe work being $9,S30, this being the
Ilowest bid on the work
4 The trustees have not in hand sufi-
Icient funds with which to meet the
obligations made by the letting of
this contract, but number Of citi-
gems OF the town have signed a Joint
a
Epaper on which loan from local
lgbanks to the extent of $4,000 has
bbeen secured, the loan to date from
Ithe time at which the funds are
lneeded. A petition has also been
lIsigned by numerous citizens Of Wal
lhalla School District call'~g for an
leiection on the question Of voting on
Ian additional two-mill levy for the
Purpose of meeting the interest on
lthe loan and creating a sinking fund
for the retirement of the debt.
r. AT meeting this morning of the
ltrustees the award of the contract
nor the building was confirmed and
iTatffied, and at an early date the
work will he begun and pushed to
l,completion at the earliest possible
date
~ The board of trustees, composed of
E l.. Herndon as chairman, C. w.
Pitchford, secretary and treasurer,
and j. b. S. Dendy, Esq, are partic-
plarly gratified at the manner in
Which their efforts to secure funds
We're met by the citizens of both
llfSoWn and district. The responses
Is8ere so unanimously Favorable as To
make the usually unpleasant task of
securing public funds really pleas
ant performance OF duty. Walhalla
is now assured the best and biggest
public school building in the county.
The 1918 session of the school was
an exceedingly satisfactory one, and
by the addition of other class rooms,
with the increased facilities offered,
and an adequate auditorium there is
every reason to hope for even greater
things from the High School for the
1913-14 session.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
MULWEE APPEAL is LOST.
Supreme Court Affirms Sentence in
Court of General Sessions.

The following is tho record OF the
case OF the State, respondent, VS..
Ernest Mulwee, appellant, who was
convicted OF murder and sentenced
to be electrocuted. Mulwee has
been returned to the Oconee Jail
from the State penitentiary and will
doubtless be resentenced at the July
term nf Court for Oconee:
Tro statute approved February IT,
1912, changing the mode of capital
punishment from death by hanging
to death by electrocution is not ex
pest faGto as 10 capital onenses COM
mitted before that time, but tried
since. When the verdict is guilty of
murder an error of presiding judge
in defining the difference between
voluntary and involuntary man
slaughter is immaterial.
Ernest Mulwee was convicted in
Oconee county for having murdered
Sam Hyde, October 25, 1911. and
was sentenced to death by electrocu-
ton. He appeals on two exceptions:
l.. That the offense having been
committed before the law changing
the death penalty to electrocution
was enacted, this law is, as to him, an
ex post facto law and he cannot be
SO punished, and hanging by the
neck having been abolished, defend
ant cannot be punished at all.
2. That his honor erred in his
definition OF the distinction between
voluntary and involuntary man
slaughter.
The opinion OF the Supreme Court
was delivered by d. e. Hydrick, A. J.
The finding and sentence of the
lower court Is affirmed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
$15O,OOo for Horse.

London, June 9.-The sum of
one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars was paid Saturday by the gov
ernment of Argentina for the horse
Craganour, which was first past the
winning post in the derby on We'd
nesday, but was disqualified for
humping.
Only on four occasions has the
price paid for Craganour, which is
to be used for breeding purposes in
Argentina been exceeded in the
amount paid for a race horse. They
were Ormonde, who was sold for
$165,250 to an American sportsman;
Cyllene, which went to an English
sportsman for $157,5O0; Diamond
Jubilee, sold to an Argentina breeder
for $157,500, and Flying Fox, which
holds the record for price, sold to q
French sportsman for $19G,S75.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
FIRST MARTYR TO CAUSE"
Young Woman Injured i'm Attempting
to Stop Kings Horse at Race.

London, June 8.-Emily Wilding
Dawson, the first martyr" to the
militant efforts of women to obtain
the suffrage, died to-day at the Ep-
som Hospital as the result of a frac-
ture OF the skull sustained In an at
tempt to stop the Kings horse An.
mer, during the running of the derby
on Wednesday last. Only the ma
tron OF the hospital and two nurses
were present at the death bed, Miss
Davison's relatives having left the
building, when told that there was
no hope of her regaining conscious
ness. few moments before her
death two comrades draped the
screen surrounding the cot with the
Hateful colors OF the Women's Social
and Political Union, which she wore
when she made her sensational at
tempt to interfere with the great
classic Of the British turf.
Miss Dawson had evidently expect
ed to get In the track in time to in
tercept and shatter the field, but was
detained a moment by a spectator,
who tried to restrain her. She reach
ed the track In time to be struck by
Kings horse which was running in
the race.
somersault, coming down across the
legs Of Jockey Jones, who had been
left prone and unconscious after the
fall OF his mount She struck on her
head, and it %..s believed at first that
her thick hair had saved her from
more than concussion, but later ex-
an !ation showed a fracture of the
base Of the skull. An operation was
performed, but the case was hope
less.
Miss Dawson was noted for her
daring feats in behalf of militancy.
One Of her earliest exploits was to
barricade herself in a cell and she
was only subdued with the aid of a
fire hose On another occasion she
cast herself down a flight of stairs
in Jail and was seriously injured. She
was one of the most persistent in
vaders of the House Of Commons,
which she gained at one time by
way of the air shaft. Her last ex-
ploit before the fatal EPSON incident
was the assault OF Baptist clergy
man in the belief that he was Chan
ilor hiloyd Geoisges u ,ls
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
Locals from Westminster.

Westminster, June 10.-Special:
Mrs. p. p Sullivan visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Goldsmith, at Madison, last
week.
F.. w. Cannon and F.. II. Shirley
were in Pickens, Liberty and Easley
last Friday. They made the trip in
Mr.. Cannon's touring car and return
ed the same day.
Mr. and Mrs. Job Bowers, Of Can
non, Ga, are visiting relatives here
this week.
Miss Katie Russell is visiting her
sisters, Mesdames ]. G. Breazeale
and j. j. McLeskey.
Robbie Jones, who has been at
tending the Presbyterian College at
Clinton, is at home with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Jones, spend
ing his vacation.
Misses Ruth Martin and Marion
Pitts are spending a week with their
aunt, Mrs. w. E. Mason, in Green
ville
Miss Mary Carter, who has been
teaching the past year at Greenwood,
is at home for vacation.
H. M. Hester was in Pickens seve-
raj days last week with his father,
r. A. Hester.
Rev. G. e. Cover, of Charlotte,
filled the pulpit at the New Westmin-
ster Baptist church Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock and also at 8 p. M.
He preached two very instructive ser
mons.
Mr.. Whitmire, of Comelia, Ga.
was a business visitor here last week.
]. Erwin Moore, who has been buy
ing cotton at Dillon for the past year,
is among relatives and friends here
for the summer.
Miss Eunice Singleton returned
Friday from Walhalla, where she
spent a week with friends.
G. e.. Gibson, who has been in An
derson for some months, is at home
for few days.
Frank and William Anderson are
at home on vacation from the Pres
byterian College at Clinton.
Rev. Thos. 10. Converse, OF At
lanta, preached very able sermon in
the Presbyterian church at 1 1 o'clock
Sunday morning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
Will Edwards, Carl Moore, Rupert
NimmOns and DR. DOYLE

Will Edwards, Carl Moore, Rupert
Nimmons and DR.. Doyle.
Miss Florence Reid spent the
weekend with Miss Norma Gignil-
hat, leaving on Tuesday for her home
at Rock Hill.
Miss Kittie Sigh left on Tuesday
for her home to spend her vacation
with her homefolks.
Announcement OF the reelection
of the entire faculty was made by
the board of trustees the past week.
Ihere Is vacancy yet to be filled
caused by the resignation of Miss
sue Gignilliat. This election will be
held later.
IL mas been announced by the trus-
tees of the graded school that more
money would be needed to run the
school, and for this purpose a peti-
tloMis being circulated asking for an
election to vote additional tax to
raise the money necessary. The
election, If ordered, must come
within the next few weeks In order
to raise the money for next year. Our
citizens will undoubtedly rally to the
aid Of the trustees in this matter.
seneca at the present paying lower
taxes TOR school purposes than our
sister towns of Walhalla and West
minister If this is done Une school
VIII be placed on a substantial finan-
cial basis, thus relieving the trustees
OF most embarrassing situation.
Joe McCarey leaves on Wednesday
for Highlands, where he will open a
stable for the summer.
The following students of Clemson
college will arrive to-day for the
summer vacation: B. l.. Hamilton,
earle McMahan, Gus Tribble, Luke
werner and j. w. Stribling. The two
last were giVen the privilege OF wear
ing the monogram on account OF pro-
nclency In track work and foot ball
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-06-11
LESS TARIFF MORE REVENUE.
interesting FiguI es Presented by the
Senate Fina ice Committee.

Washington, June "a table pre-
pared by the Senate Finance Com
mittee showing comparative figures
based on the Underwood tariff bill
and the present tariff law shows the
average ad valorem rate In the pro-
posed law to be 32.99 per cent as
against 43.64 per cent under the
Payne-Aldrich bill.
The estimated loss of revenue
through the augmented free list in
the Underwood bill would be $24,-
718,329 on an import valuation of
$10G, ,554,4o6. Revenue under the
proposed bill, exclusive of the in
come tax, is estimated at $266,701,- =
139, as compared with $304,216,6 ,694
under the present rates. With the
income tax revenue estimated at ap-
proximately $S0,000,000 the total
revenue under the proposed bill
would aggregate about $347,OOO, 900.
In the sundries schedule, wherein
the Democrats have added many ar
ticies not heretofore taxed or have
increased rates on Injuries, the ad
valorem equivalent shows an increase
over the Payne-Aidrich rates from
PATH per cent to 1926 and the esti-
mated revenue from this schedule Is
raised from $27,000,000 to approx
mately $60,000,000.
Wool revenue, It is estimated, will
decrease from $27, 100000 to $13,-
100000. The sugar revenue would
decrease from 100000 at the
rate of $20,000,000 a year until SUI
gar goes on the free list in three
years.