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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17

You are cordially invited to call
anc inspect the splendid stock of
goods at the Lexington Department
Store.
May 10th has passed in to history.
Not flower, no not even q sprigg
of grass, was placed upon the graves
of the sleeping heroes of Lexington.
A light running sewing machine
Of the latest improved pattern will
be sold cheap for cash or on easy
installments at the Dispatch Office.
DIR. Drafts called at the Griffith
House, Gilbert, last Sunday and
7accinated several. he will call
again soon and leave mark on
others.
According to the Leesville cores
pondent of Our Newsletter "a
measle epidemic is almost around.
They, 30 far, have been very mild
no fatalities"
Get stick of stop leak at the
Lexington Department Store and
mend all leaky vessels and make
them as good as new. Only 25c
stick.
Miss Mary Wingard has our
thanks for 8 rose of the Crimson
Rambler variety from the open
petals of which another we'll develop
ed bud grows.
Comrade D. M. Sox, true and
tried old Confederate, who faced the
shot and shell of the blue coated
enemy, was in town Thursday and
called in to see us.
Mr.. Julian CAN'T shot and pain.
fully, though not seriously, wounded
Lee Gunter, colored, in WAGNER
last Sunday afternoon. Gunter's
left thigh was broken.
MIR. Ed. E. Gable, one Of the most
trusted and reliable employees of
SAKE Gotha Cotton mill, was in town
Friday for the purpose of receiving
his pension money.
The smallpox patients are being
released and the quarantine has
been raised aginst them. No new
case has developed, and the health
officer will soon have nothing to do.
Mr.. Will D. George, wife and chill
dren, have been on visit to Mr..
Georges home people. he holds
good position with the Laurens COT
ton mill and left for there today.
Walk.over Oxfords, Tan and
Patent Leathers in the latest shapes.
Call and see them. Also full line
of the best work shoes. Brand new
stock and lowest prices.
E. G.. Dreher & Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17

There is something awfully nice
about the way a girl doesn't want to
kiss you unless you pretend you
don't wsnt to kiss her.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17

PENCIL AND SCISSORS.
Mayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
Don't forget the County Fair.
T. Z. L. cures rheumatism.
The blackberry crop is very prom
Using.
Country produce can find q ready
sale in this market.
The crops are doing as we'll as
could be expected.
Always use T. <. L. for pains.
The Auditor is busy making up
his tax duplicate.
Quite number of people were in
town Saturday trading.
Good stands of cotton are ereported
from all over the county.
MIR. J. Frank. Kyzer, was in town
on business Saturday.
T. <. L. cures cold in the head.
Trading in Lexington is becoming
to be brisk again.
We are now enjoying very conve-
nient railroad schedules.
For the past few days the weather
has been very pleasant.
Nice line of shoes, all styles and
prices, at Ballentine & Co.
The present fashion of shoes were
introduced into England in 1888.
Some Of the vegetable gardens
about town are really tempting.
T. <. L. cures cold in the head.
Miss He'll of Perry, il visiting rela-
ti7es and friends in Gilbert.
Mr.. G. R. Cannon has accepted q
position ct the State Dispensary.
It's q terrible monotonous Job
being good just for the fun of it.
"a splendid line of hammocks at
the Lexington Department Store.
Tbs Lexington chaingang is bridg-
ing Lick creek, near the Saluda line.
Practically all the oil mills OF the
State have been closed for the season.
Lexington is unquestionably one
of the BEST cotton markets in the
State.
Lexington merchants will give the
best bargains in all kinds of merchan-
disc.
Buy a fine buggy from the Lex.
ington Department Store and enjoy
life.
Treasurer F. W. Shealy is on his
farm on the Saluda river for few
days.
Mrs. Mary Justus, of Tylertowp,
Miss, has our thanks for a years.
subscription.
A line OF the finest fishing tackle
manufactured can be found at The
Bazaar.
John Earle, Esq, Of the Columbia,
Bar, was in town Monday on profess
sionsi business.
The rain just came in the nick of
time to save our crop OF luxurisnt
nut grass.
This part of the foot stool was
visited by refreshing shower Mon
day night.
A young married couple could
probably live on wind if the brides
pa would raise it for them.
When you want to get the most
goods for the least money do your
trading in Lexington.
Miss Hardin of Chester, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Rev. Strickland of
the Lewiedale circuit.
A complete stock of spring and
summer clothing at the Lexington
Department Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Russian Capital Presents Almost
Normal Appearance. .-Au-
thoritie. Hopeful.
CONCESSIONS TO EDITORS
Number of Prominent Writer'S Who
Are Imprisoned in Fortresses Win
Be Released by Order Of Mirski
as Soon as Possible.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 2s--Although
strikes in Reval, Libaua. Kieff, odessa
and few smaller places are extending,
the situation here is not acute There
Is an increasing number OF worlmea
out In Moscow. but no general tieup
or disorder there. The whereabouts or
Father Gopon remains mystery. al
though II il believed he is in Moscow.
The Russian capital presents almost a
normal appearance and the authorities
are confident the backbone Of the strike
Is broken. The authorities expect the
failure of the strife here win have a
discouraging effect on the workmen Of
other cities to which the trouble is
spreading. and believe there is no long
er danger of complete suspension of
all the Industrial concerns Of Russia.
Minister of the Interior SviatopoIi
Mirski promised delegation OF editors
he would investigate the arrest of a
number OF prominent writer's now con-
fined in the St. Petersburg and St. Paul
fortress and secure their release a,
soon as possible,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Woman's Buggy CoIlides With a
Trolley Car.
GIRL IS FATALLY MANGLED
MotOrman Holland Goes to the Police
Station and Gives Himself up, But
Is After~ard Released on $1,000
5onds-Woman Also Hurt.

Spokane, Jan. PA trolley car runs
ming north on Monroe street collidei
with a buggy driven by Mrs. Mary
Christianson today. The buggy upset
and was dragged for several yards BE-.
fore the car stopped. Alice Barnet, a
|7-year-old girl in the buggy. was 80
frightfully mangled that she died later.
Mrs. Christianson suffered broken leg
Frank Holland, the motorman. sur
rendered himself at the police station,
and was charged with manslaughter.
He was later released on $1,000 bonds.
Responsibility for the accident has not
been placed, but 1t is thought Mrs.
Christensen tried to cross the track
in front Of the car. which could not bs
stopped.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27

ID a well stocked dining car attached.
For several hours after the train left
New York the dispatehers completely
lost tract Of IT, A member OF the crew
succeeded In reaching telephone late
at night and sent message to the
Tarrytown station telling OF the d.
lemma, Snow wns drifting In about
the train every minute. he said.
An effort was made by Il party of
men from Irvington to get food 10 the
men and women on the Albany ex-
press and the croton local. but they
could not fight their way through the
drifts. They win remain warm 30 long
~ the coal holds ou; and the engine
can force steam through the heating
pipes, but they con get nothing TO eat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
JAMES TO Be TRIED
Senate to investigate McMahon's
Charges.
WARDEN CURTlsS IMPLICATED
Squabble Between Senators croisan
and 5rowneIl Over the Method Of
Procedure Settled by the Ap-
pointment Of Committee.


Salem, Jan. 26.--There was a unani-
nous vote this morning on the part of
the Oregon state senate to investigate
the charges made ny L. II. McMahan of
Salem. against Superintendent James
and Warden Curtiss of the state peni-
tentiary, charging embezzlement ana
improper use of state funds and sup
plies. Senator George c. Brownell In
troduced the resolution calling for the
Investigation of the alleged rotten con
dition OF affairs, and on his motion the
resolution was adopted. 1t will now be
taken UP by the house. and II concur
red in, as anticipated. witnesses viii be
Immediately examined.
Senator Croisan of Marion after the
adoption Of this resolution, introduced
another resolution calling attention l.
the allegations against these state em-
ployes. and asking that the investiga-
tion be referred to the committee whien
is appointed as every session to in,
spect the penitentiery. Senator Croi-
san is chairman of this committee, and
thought such charges should come be
fore his committee.
senator Brownell, however, made al
vigorous protest He declared that his
resolution having been adopted by che
senate. he could see no reason why ans
other resolution should be introduced 4
Personally" said Senator Browness
Il do not care about serving on the
in Investigate, but can-
not conceive OF the necessity of sec,
ond resolution. suggesting that the
original resolution eh referred to some
one else, 1t would be unfair to the
senate. and unparliamentary,"
Senator Brownell was about to raise
a point Of order, but Senator Croisan
his resolution, which means
the appointment Of a special commits
In this case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Tramp's Request.

Colorado Springs, Jan. 2e.--Neil Me-
Intyre, formerly drummer for a
wholesale iewelry firm OF Rochester.
N. Y, has been arrested here at his
own request He alleges that on oc-
tober 2e, 1904, he was robbed Of his
sample case containing jewelry valued
at $500 and did mt dare to face the
house. Since tina: time he has been
over the west as a tramp.
Mcintyre offers to return TO Rochester
without requisition papers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Teddy Attends Weddinc.

Washington. Jan. 26.--The marriage
of Miss Helen Francis Warren, daugh-
ter Of Senator Warren OF Wyoming, to
Captain John Joseph Jershing Of the
general stan. took place today In the
presence Of the prident and Mrs
Roosevelt and large gathering OF
friends. Rev. Randolph McI<im, per.
formed the ceremony.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Saving Suckers.

Los Angeles. Jan. a. Postmaster
General wynne has issued an order
to Postmaster Flint OF Los Angeles di-
recting him to refuse to deliver mail
for Bud" Hammond, George Randolph
and W. A. Wolf. professional race track
handicapperS, and to return oil mail
addressed to them to the sendera
rlariEed fraudulent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Still SHY SENATOR
g3
MaN Elect Piles on First Ballot
Today.
FOSTER IS 10 VOTES AHEAD
Senate Passes the Omnibus Road BiiI
and . Bill to Provide Bountiss on
Coyotes and Wolves Over the
Governors Veto.


Olympia, Jan. ?6.--The indications
are that senator will be elected this
morning. Last night Sweeney with,
drew In favor OF Plies. The indica.
tIons point TO the election of Piles on
the first ballot. HIS supporters CLAIM,
75, some of whom are democrats;
necessary to a choice 6S.
The Foster men, however wert
claiming Fosters election at midnigh:
and declare Piles is unable to lana
the necessary votes. even with
sweeny's aid, Wilson still claims to b.
a factor and that HE 16 votes will stand
by him,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27

among the Russians Of this city win
make addresses.
After the dancers enjoy themselves
for few hours signal WIN be given
at which a procession win form. smalf
red flags win be distributed to those
in line and to the music OF patriotic
airs march will begin.
When this was first suggested 1t was
believed that the dernonstrstIon would
be confined to the few hundred persons
attending the ban. but as the news
spread through the east side that there
was to be red parade enthusiasm
arose and within a few hours every
Russian sympathizer In that section
Of the city was talking OF the opp0r-
tunity to give vent to their feelings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
ROUTINE BUSINESS.
Bills Passed Over the vetos Of Tive
Governors.

ehhe SseNe WV wv N~@NS W WV
Governors.
Olympia. Jan. 26--Foster 49, Piles
80. Sweeney 2S, Wilson 16, Jones 4
Turner was the result of the ballot
for senator today, and there was no
election.
The omnibus road bill, which was
passed over the veto of Governor Nc
Bride by the house Tuesday passed
the senate today.
The senate also concurred In pass
Ing over McBrlde's veto bill for
bountles on coyotes and wolves, and
passed the bill authorizing counties to
appropriate money for local displays at
the Lewis and Clark fair. Another bill
was passed providing for penalties for
persons contributing to delinquency OF
children under IS years.
The house session was devoted to
routine business,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Fulton and Parker Arrive on the
Grounds With Hammers
Out.
FIREWORKS EXPECTED SOON
Tuttle Offers TO incorporate tn
Smith Burns. Laws Amendments
Mi in His Charter Bin II His Can
90 AIso-Democrats Refuse.

Salem. Jan. 2s.. War In re the pro.
posed amendment 10 the Astoria char
ter stiIl goes on. New faces have APP
peared upon the scene to lend anothsl
phase to the struggle for political SUI
premacy In the city by the sea, Tony.
Smith, a notorious democrat Of thai
quarter. dropped into town yesterday
az did also others or the democratic
brthren. Clyde Fulton brother oi
Charles william Fulton, the senator
and y. L. Parker, representing repuhr
acan interests In the conflict. have ar
rived at the seat Of war and are pre-
pared 20 add their quota TO seeing TO Il
that the democrats do not walk away
with all the spoils. *
'Tis an old story. this caarter SQUAD.
bic. It Is the tale Of democratic po-
lice commission In the harness OF
power and the opposite brethren seek
Ing to oust them. Through one Corr
don, sole remaining resident OF the
board, two other members being absent
from the state, It is charged by the OPP
posing political interests that the fol-
lowers Of Thomas Jefferson were en-
abled TO capture the last election In
sending Representatives Burns and
Laws TO the house by, manipulation OF
the police department.
Senator Tuttle has a bill which went
through the senate. proposing char
ter whereby the date Of holding the city
election is changed from October m;h
June. concurrently with the general
state election, and also creating new
police commission. These embody the
same features upon which the governor
vetoed the charter amendment two
years ago.
Now Messrs. Burns and Laws have a
little charter OF their own. This so
the republican brethren allege lodges
the real issue and provides for some
immaterial changes relative to street
and sewer assessments. II appears
that Senator Tuttle is ready and willing
these amendments should go into his
charter, but OF course, with the under-
standing that his shall keep them COM
pany And, again, of course. the demo,
cratic brethren can hardly agree TO
this.
The story goes that Tutlle hopes o.
pass his measure through and trust ,o
q two-thirds vote, In the event that the
governor places the stamp of his dis,
approval on the bill, Another feature.
which, OF course, is unpalatable to the
republican brethren, is a clause by
which the democrats would provide
For granting leave of absence to mem,
bers OF the city government
Under the existing condition Of
.hings, the city council, which Is demo-
,ratie, controls things through It's
democratic members of the police board
IND the proposed amendment by which
he republicans would change the cleo
ion SO as to enable them to carry the
,ity on clean-cut issues has aroused
ierce opposition. Fireworks are ex-
,ected to occur before the matter has
,een adjusted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Mecormlek,s pauahter plss.

Chicago, Jan. ~. Elizabeth Nc.
cormlck. the only daughter OF ri Rush
Mccormick, aged 10 years. is dead
The death of the helress OF the million
aIrc family came as the result Of ar
attack Of appendicitis which began
more than week ago. An operation
had been performe and the patient
had rallied. but relapse followed from
which she never re, overed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Indians Kill Many.

Nogales, Arizona, Jan. 26.--William
odally, a prominent mining man, re-
ports the situation in the aYqui coun.
try grave. He says is persons were
killed by the Indians during the past
week All were Mexicans, except the
four Americans murdered Thursday
near Cobaehl.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Hale Attacks Operation Of the
General Staff System
In Army.
"TEDDY" ATTENDS WEDDING
Circuit Judge Laeon,be VIII Appear
Before Judislsr/ cemmittee 10
Answer the Charges Of . Firm
Of Philadelphia Attorneys.

waahlngton. Jan. 2s.--The senate to-
day passed the army appropriation bill
after modifying the provision concern.
ins the assignment Of retiring army
officers TO active service with military
Organizations. The effect OF the change
10 to relieve General Miles from ita ap.
piicatlon.
Hale condemned the operation OF the
general stan system In tho army and
said he would oppose any effort 10
establish a similar system in the navy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
HOUSE DEBATE.
Agricultural Appropriation Bill oe.
eAsiona Much Discussion.

Washington, Jan 26,-The agricul-
tural appropriation bill was considered
ia the house today. but debate turned
principally upon the topic Of restrict
ing railroads In the matter Of freight
rates. the Hepburn bill forming the
basis Of discussion "
Williams said the democratic party
Il committed to views such as are ey-
pressed by the president IN his message
70 congress.
Consideration Of the agricultural bin
was not concluded when the house ad-
jonrned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Soldiers, Cold Feet.

London, Jan. 26.-The Telegraph's 81
Petersburg correspondent asserts taa
Kuropatkin has telegraphed that hi
power is hampered by the extreme re
luctance OF troops from the European
provinces to advance on the enemy
The Europeans argue that now Port
Arthur has surrendered there is no OBJ
ject in continuing the war.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Was crand suoees..

The benefit given Richard Sears,
musician, at the star yesterday was q
grand success. Manager Gurvertz
rendered his house gratis to the musl-
clans and every seat was filled The
program was longer and better than al
any recent performance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
ladrones Ask Ransom.

Manila, Jan. 2e.---The leaders OF the
band Of ladrones which recently at
tackled the town of San Francisco de
Malabon and captured the wife and
two children of Ex-Governor Trias, now
demand ransom for the release Of
their captives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
chanoed Name.

San Francisco. Jan. 2s.--wnen the
steamer Tottenham next sails from this
port for the orient II win be under the
name OF Brinkbur'e Since the vessel
has been In port she has changed own
ers and ONE OF the results was the
change in her name.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
.sToRIA, OREGON. FRIDAY JANUARY 27. 1905.

lied by the shareholders at their
meeting at Topeka, Kan, Tuesday.
The contract foe the underwriting
has been made with J. Pierpont Nor
gan & Co. but Kuhn, Loeb G Co. will
participate In finaioing the securities
The bonds win. II u said, be underwrjt-
ten at par, less commission Of 2h per
cent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
win Answer Charges.

New York. Jan. 26,--United States
Circuit Judge Lacombe left for wash
ington tonight. Tomorrow he win APP
pear before the judiciary committee OF
the house OF representatives relative
TO charges brought against him by n
law nrm OF Philadelphia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
HOLD "REo" PARADE.
Russian Sympathizers in New York
Will Demonstrate.

New York, Jan. 2c.--If the plans of
socialists m this city are not
interfered with by the police, Madison
Square garden viii be the scene next
Saturday night Of great demOnstra-
tion by sympathlzers with the Rus,
sian revolutionists
There was some difficulty in getting
a place of meeting sufficiently large TO
accommodate the crowd, but It was
finally decided to turn the masquerade
ball of an east side association set for
Saturday night, in to a meeting. Sew.
eral Of the most eloquent speakers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
GOULD REACHES OUT.
Win Build an outist to San francisco
Soon.

San Francisco, Jan. 2s.--H Is now
said that the actual construction work
or the Western Pacific railroad win
begin within two months and that a
Gould road to San Francisco promises
70 be an accomplished fact in the near
future.
Rights Of way and San Francisco
terminal are said to have been finally
secured without fear OF interference
and the necessary money is available.
the sum Of $4,000. 100 having been all
resdy underwrltten to be drawn upon
as needed for the construction work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Yellow Fever Victim.

New York, Jan. 26.--The victim OF
yellow fever aboard the cruiser Boston,
whose death has been reported In dis
patches from Panama, was, according
70 Herald dispatch. o Japanese stew
ard. He was acting as the captains
servant.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Lost Are Found.

Seattle, Jan. 26.- James Casey, "Tat-
too cokney." Dave Jones and Charles
Jones, supposed to have been drowned
in the wreck Of little sloop found
drifting on the sound yesterday morn.
ing, reached this city this afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
FROZEN KLoNDlkE.

worst bIIkxard N History Hages on
the Yukon.
Vancouver, Jan. s6.--The worst bliz-
zard known in the KlondllSe regions
ragged last Thursday. Friday and ast-
urday' Not only was the weather Bit
terly cold, but snow fall was unpre.
cedentej. Trails are impassabl and the
snow drifted In many places to depta
of 20 feet
Miners and prospectors are said tc
be suffering untold hardships and al.
vices from the interior state some win
die from cold and starvation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Troubl. Ahead.

Colon, Jan. 26.-The United States
Cruiser Dixie has received hurried or.
ders to proceed TO santo Domingo and
Is now coaling. Two thousand marines
brought TO Colon today embarked o.
the Dixie.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
Another Prize Seized.

Toxic, Jan. 2S e p. m.)-Tne Jap
anese seized the Austrian steamer
Burma, off Hokkaido island at o'clock
last night. She had cargo of 1900
tons of, Cardiff coal on board and was
bound for Yladivostok.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
LADY cnrzon Rsoavsrsd.

London, Jan. 2S.-It is announced
that Lady curzon, whose life was dis
paired of for some time, Is now fully
recovered from her recent illneSs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
ANOTHER CONSPIRACY.
People VIII Now Pay More Dividends
In Freiuht Rates.

New York, jan ss--A syndicate has
been formed, accoIaing to the Herald,
to underwrlte ss2,OOO,OOO of s5O,OOO,oOO
convertible 4 per cent bond issue Of
the Atchison road, which was author
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-27
FIGHTING AGAIN.
Heavy ARTILLERY Fire Is Heard Before
Jap Position.

VteaNy HHiNue'y tHS - ''s'u SSsSfS
Jap Position.
Kuroki's Headquarters, Jan. ga
heavy and continuous artillery fire has
been heard to the westward all day.
Apparently the largest engagement
since Osctober is being fought.
Reports here are to the effect that
the Russian force crossed the Hun
river on the Japanese left wing. The
Japanese force advanced against the
Russians, making an attack.