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The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Craig Lippincott. of Phil
adelphia, are in Washington as the
guests of Mrs. George A. Deering and
Miss Deering, at 1868 Q street. They at
tended the army and navy reception at
the White House last night
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

A lady has brought suit for damages
by reason of being hit by a coal cart
Other people have felt hurt during the
cold spell because they couldn't induce
a coal cart to move in their direction
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mr.. Wilson. minister to Chile. is to
be switched to Belgium a more desir-
able place. In the matter off cIingfng
to good thing. Mr.. Wilson iseems to
have a secret not possessed by his bro
Their, the ex-senator from Washington.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Harmer, who has been the guest
of Mrs Reside for the past two weeks.
leaves the city today for her home In
Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Capt. and Mrs. Tracy Dickson, of 1865
Church street, have as their guest the
latter's sister. Mrs. George W. Perrigo,
OF Mil{Y aulee
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

street northwest. will not be at home
today nor Friday, February "a. ON ac-
count OF continued ab.sence from town
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs Bertha NJ Robbins. Of 1874 p
street, Will receive today for the last
time this season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

There is going to be rate regulation
or the country will know the reason
why. and it viii be "a better reason than
the transportation companies have ad-
vanced
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

The New York Sun, panied at CON
temptation of the expensiveness of the
District of Columbia, might get pangs
more acute by focusing its vision nearer
home.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Russia's third squadron has sailed to
join the second, with the prospect that
both wifi Join the first.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Robert Patterson has returned
from Europe, where she went to visit
her daughter. and viii remain some time
at the family residence IN Dupont Cir
Gle
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Charles Du Boise. OF Mt. Peas
ant. viii not be at home today. but viii
be at nome Friday, February "a.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

On q recent morning the House was
opened without prayer. circumstance
so startling to members that they did
nothing worse than usual
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs j. Ellen Foster will not be at
nome today, but will receive for the last
time this season at TIE Portner on FRI
day. February q. from 3 to O'Clock
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs Samuel Dreyfuss, of Waynesboro.
Pa. is spending a few weeks with her
sister-in-iaw. Mrs. Samuel GoIdenberE.
and acquaintance at 1886 o street north
west, Thursday afternoons during Feb
ruary and March.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

hrs. Phillips and ths ladies Of Laiss-
Philips school will be at home this af-
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

MRS. Atkinson, wife of Cart. b. w.
a tkinson, Sixth United States Infantry,
Is visiting her parents, Gen. and Mrs. H.
u. Gibson, 2204 Washington circle
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

There seems no especial reason why
a Washington man bent on suicide
should go to Boston as a preliminary.
Boston Is no way-station.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Alice Frye Briggs will reach
Washington on Saturday for a short
visit to her father, Senator Frye.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17
DATES
FOR WEEKS END

Mrs. 7. De Witt TaImage will not b
at home today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

IN the matter of probing Standard
Oil, Ida NJ Tarben might be an accept
able committee
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Willis L. Moore VIII not be at
nome tomorrow. but will receive the
| remaining Saturdays of the season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Rose Wheatfield. Of Baltimore,
IS visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred SchBab
1265 Columbia road northwest, and will
be at home today
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Iowa farmers are bAning corn. but
not for the purpose of bulling the mar
ket.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Perhaps the backbone of winter has
not been broken, but there are a lot Of
people who would be glad to break It.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Mamie Taylor, daughter Of MIR.
and Mrs. John Taylor of Accotink, Va.
was married to Tuition Dove, Tuesday
Rev ]. A. Shuler of TIillsboro. Va.
After the marriage the bride and
groom went to their new home in Ac-
tons from relatives and few intimate
friends.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

The second of the Thursday afternoon
dances at the navy yard was a very en-
joyable affair. 1t was chaperoned by
Mrs. McNeahy, and Il number of the
debutantes, including Miss Morton, the
Misses Southerland and the Misses
Marine Band.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. H. Clay Browning and Miss
browning viii be at home today from
4 To s.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17
SOME WEDDINGS
OF LATE WINTER

Miss Frane Corine Thompson and
Alexander Hayes Duncan. of Philips
ourg, Pas, were married at noon We'd
hesday at lis Fifth street northeast. Mr.
ana Mrs. Duncan left for an extended
trip South, and on their return will go
to their new home at PhiIiosburg.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Kinney, who Is the guest of Mrs
HOBART at the New Willard, entertained
yesterday at luncheon for young people.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs George E. Roberts, OF 1124 Yer
mont avenue. viii be at home today,
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Ida Thompson entertained at
luncheon yesterday, complimentary to
MRS. Hobart
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Edwards has been given more
time to think it over.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Francis Nye will not be at home
today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs. Fred Schwab, of Columbia road.
has as her guest, her sister. Miss Rose
| WhcatfieId Of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Nellie Behrend entertained the
sewing circle at her home yesterday af-
teruOOn.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mrs Maurice D. Rosenberg. of BaIti-
Miss Rae Cohen, of Columbus, Ohio.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Ellen Suydam Mills, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. CT Mills, formerly of
this city, and Frank Mather, 5r, on the
editorial staff OF the New York Evening
Pest, will be married February % ct the
residence Of Mr. Mills at Summit. n. J.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss UTllman, of New York, is the
guest of Mrs. Max Rich.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald de Koyen.
whose dinner parties have been among
the most enjoyable of the season. e1-
tertaiEad last evening IN honor of Mrs.
Sidney Dillon Ripley. OF New York. and
Miss Ripley. Other guests present verss
Mrs Cowles. Rear ADMIRAL and Mrs
Rae, Mr. and Mrs McGIintocl5, Miss Par
sons. Miss de Koyen, Represeufative.
Butler AEnes, Col. Clarence Edwards
Mr. DeYing, of the British embassy. MI
Z1ehy, of the Austrian embassy, and Mr..
The Washington times., 1905-02-17
DANCING, DINING,
AND CALLS TODAY
Smart Set Marshals Strong
at Many Boards.
[ LUNCHEON AT MRS. DRYDENs
Dinner-Dance at Home of Counselor
of French Embassy-Tea for
Miss Irene Moore.

Mrs. Dryden entertained at luncheon
today a party CT her women friends
which included. Mrs. Elkins. Mrs. For
aker, Mrs. Spooner, Mrs. Kean, Mrs
Aiger. sdrs. Griggs. Mrs. kinsey. Mrs
Hobart, Mrs a. e. Bates, Mrs. Auden-
reid, Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs. Selden. Mrs.
Pike, Mrs. H. V. Butter, Miss Kean
Miss Hegeman, Miss Stevens, Miss Ida
Thompson, and Mrs. Kuser.
Former Attorney General and Mrs
Griggs, who are the guests of Mrs. Jo-
seph G. Audenreid. were given dinner
party last night by their hostess, when
invited to meet them were: Attorney
General Moody. Solicitor General and
Mrs Henry Hoyt. Colonel and Mrs.
kuses, Mrs. G1rret A. Hobart, and
Admiral Kenny. The dinner was an
early one, permitting Mrs. Audenreid
and her guests TO later attend the army
and navy reception at the White House,
where fudge and Mrs, Griggs met hum
dreds OF their former Washington
friends Mrs. Audenreid will give an
othes elmer IN their honor tomorrow
night
The German Ambassador and Bar
oness Won Sternburg were the guests at
dinner !ast night Of Former Secretary
OF State and MRS. John W. Foster.
eignteef! other guests being entertained
with them
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

guests were joined after dinner by Miss
Alice Roosevelt. the defutantes OF the
season, and the dancing contingent OF
the men IN society.
The Washington times., 1905-02-17
Presidents Attaches.

Speaker of the House, Miss Helen a.
Cannon, Mrs. Loose
The Washington times., 1905-02-17

Miss Susie z. Townsend and George
ii, blakeslee, both OF Washington, were
quietly married Wednesday evening at
the home Of the brides sister, Mrs. John
c. Wagner, Bloomsbury avenue. catons-
willie, Nd.
Upon their return from the wedding
trip they Will reside en- Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, Washington.
The bride IS the youngest daughter of
the late Francis II. Townsend, of Balti-
more
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP
OF Elec trio Light Plant Discussed
at Citizens Meeting. Council
Requested to Investigate.

At a meeting of our citizens at the
court house Saturday to take into
consideration the advisability of pur-
chasing the present electric light t
plant system or purchasing an entire
ly new plant, DR., Phillips was on mo-
tion Of w. P. Tackett elected chair
man OF the meeting and H, s Hooker,
Jr., Secretary. After . full discussion
as TO the feasibility Of municipal
ownership of electric light plant, the
following resolution offered by Mr.,
s. NJ. Smith, seconded by H. W. Wat
son, was unanimously passed: That
the Board OF Aldermen be requested
TO look into and investigate the cost
Of an electric light plant commensu-
rate with the needs OF the town, and
report same to another meeting of
the citizens to be called by the said
Board Of Aldermen. On motion the
meeting adjourned.
G. G. PHILLIPS, Chairman.
H. S. HOOKER, JR., Sec.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

which will be beneficial to all. Build
the sewers and require all drainage
pipes to be connected with same.
Municipal ownership Is all right
but let II be the ownership first of 0
necessity that towers above all, the
others may be assumed as our town
grows. Forty or Fifty thousand doll.
ars will give us lights, water and sew
erage. If we spend this gradually and
wisely, the good results will outweigh
the burden of taxation.
The prospective waterworks COM
panies should be willing, and 80 ex-
pressed themselves, to dispose of their
wells att fair price, If the town
does not see fit to make the purchase,
q system Of sewerage should he com.
pulsory, as a consideration for the
franchises covering a term Of years,
CITIZEN.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
THE RAILWAY co. SUSTAINED.

The Lexington depot matter came
up before Judge Kimbrough at Green.
wood last Saturday, Hon. E. F. NoeI
representing the people of Lexington
and Hon. J. Wiener, as heretofore,
the Railroad. The court said
that Lexington ought to have
a more convenient depot, but
held that where there was one exist
ing, the railroad commission had not
been given the power by the legisla-
ture to order another. From this
Judgment an appeal to the Supreme
Court was taken and will be heard in
the next sixty days. Messrs. Noel,
Pepper 4 Elmore are confident that
the Judgment will be reversed and that
new depot will be obtained and that
If the Railroad Commission is power
less now, the next legislature in Jan
uary will make it all powerful.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

wells and build a system of sewerage
that will give us protection, Some
members Of the town council are In
terested In the companies asking for
the franchises. This fact will make
them more cautious in carrying out
the wishes Of the people If we will on
ly ask for our needs.
Let the bond issue be large enough
to purchase light plant, the wells
and put In sewerage. If this would
make the bonded indebtedness too
heavy, lot the lights so and give Us
sewerage, Lights are a Injury, health
Is q necessity, We all want health,
rich and poor alike. If we ara to be
taxed, lett be first for a d ssslty
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
CITIZEN" ON BOND QUESTION.

The question of municipal owner
ship of the electric light plant in our
town is being agitated by some of our
citizens. 1t has been shown by other
towns of equal size in the state that
the liberal issue of bonds for building
school houses, electric light plants,
street paving, water works, and sew
erage is the proper method of inaug-
urating, with the minimum expense,
spirit of progress in upbuilding a
town along oil lines.
Our present city fathers deserve
the best of praise for their successful
effort in giving us modern school
building and substantial sidewalks on
the public square. The next question
which demands the attention of these
enterprising public servants is one
that in the near future may present
itself in manner not soon to be for
gotten. The bitter experience of
neighboring towns with epidemics Of
fever will convince without argument
that the question iss paramount one.
What we need is a system of sew
erage that will insure Us against the
ravages of typhoid that will come
sooner or later, possibly this summer.
With waterworks, with drainage inte
the streets, alleys, vacant lots and
near by bitches, water from these
pipes and street hydrants flows into
low places, stagnates and serves as
breeding places for malaria and filth.
A drive over the town shows the san
itary conditions to be such that the
ultimate result will be the loss Of the
fame for good health which our town
has held in the past.
The numerous artesian wells and
private systems of waterworks show
progressiveness, at the same time dis
asters may arise which will come
home to all of Us, The town capncil
will soon be applied to for franchises
by the several companies. Now be-
fore these valuable concessions are
granted the citizens should demand
a bond issue for thepurchase of these
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
A Tribute Of Love.

The death of such consecrated,
pure spirited woman as Mrs. Mary E.
Bailey, widow Of the late X. 7. Bailey,
should receive special notice. After
suffering for about two weeks, of la
grippe, she was called to her heaven
ly home on February Is, 1905. Not
withstanding her advanced age, hav-
ing entered into her Goth year, in
true sense she was youthful. Having
happy, cheerful disposition, a smile
and kindly greeting for every one,
all through life she scattered sun
shine wherever she went. When
about "a years of age, our much be-
loved sister experienced the saving
power of God, connecting herself
with the Methodist Church, maintain
ing a life of prayer and holiness. She
consecrated her time and talents to
the cause of Christ. Living in touch
with the Savior for more than 65
years of her life, is there any wonder
that she should partake of His nature
and reflect His character in her every
day life, ever shining with the glory
of Gods grace. She was the mother
of 10 children 7 of whom survive her.
Her devotion to her family was ideal.
She and her Christian husband, obey
ing the divine injunction, brought up
their children in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord; and had the
joy of seeing them all Brought into
the fold while young. These devot-
ed children daily sought and regarded
the loving counsel of their mother.
What sacredness clusters around
the memory of this sainted mother.
Being naturally Industrious she was
never content when idle. Although
a sufferer for many years and to a
great extent deprived of both hearing
and sight, her faith in God never
wavered. Whether the day was dark
or bright the deep calm of her soul
remained undisturbed. Even in the
hour of bereavement, she could look
up and smile through her tears real
izing that "All things work together
for good of them that love God"
Truly hers was beautiful life she'd
ding forth quiet holy light evincing
her faith and loyalty to the divine
will. Her memory will be ever cher
ished both by loved ones and friends.
Blessed are the pure in heart for
they shall see God" Z. F.. B.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

| hhiSHtS !" ytHidS, ISL " ou MOHuayS
A Boston dispatch of the 9th inst
to the New Orleans Times-Democrat
says: Two of the leading numbers
on the programme of public recital
given this afternoon by the pupils OF
the New England Conservatory of
Music were contributed by Miss Edna
Wilburn, of Lexington, Miss. Miss
Wilburn sang Hahn's The Hour" and
followed this with Del Bruch's Ten
der Ties" winning high praise from
the critics present for her rendition
and Interpretation of the senti~ ents
in the songs. They predict for her a
bright musical future, as her voice
has purity, depth and sweetness,
whichthe training she is now receiv-
ing will develop to It's fullest power.
--------------------~-----~-
Col John Lawrence Rapier, Presi-
dent Of the Mobile Register Company,
died at his home in Mobile, Sunday
morning, aged 62 years, Col. Rapier,
distinguished himself in the Confed-
crate service during the Civil war.
He founded the Mobile Times, which
was soon after merged with the Re-
gister. He was a brother of Thomas
G. Rapier, editor of the New Orleans
Picayune, and is survived by his wife,
four sons and one daughter
The Oil Mill of the Lexington Com
press and oil Mill Co.. will close the
season on Saturday, May 9th. All
parties wishing to dispose of their
seed this season must deliver same
before that date.
Anyone needing plumbing done,
phone No. l08.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
Local News
Happenings of Interest to Home people Briefly and Enter
fainfnqfy Chr0nicEed.

DR.. J. R. Tackett, of Meridian, one
of Mississippi's foremost physicians,
is in the city to attend the meeting
of the state board of health, of which
he is a member. DR., Tackett is ac-
companied by his charming wife,
formerly Miss ,Iuanita Ayres, of Co
lumbus, who has a host of friends at
the capital. They will be guests of
the Norvelle during the week. Jack
son News.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

Anyone needing plumbing done,
phone No. l08.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
HARDWARE LUMBER Co.

For the benefit of our citizens, who
now have the question of municipal
ownership of the electric light plant
under consideration We quote the
following from Tuesdays Memphis
News.Scimitar, the same question be-
ing now agitated in Memphis: H. H.
Corson, representative of the General
Electric Company, and one Of the
most polished men who ever came
into conference, last night told the
members of the councils light plant
committee that the city could put in
plant, furnish light at 8 cents per
kilowat and make twenty or twenty
five per cent on the city's investment.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
For Sale.

A hay mare pony, weighs about
500 pounds. Fine saddler, goes all
the gaits, Apply to
W. P. TAcKErT,
Lexington, Miss.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

At meeting of the stockholders
of the new Delta Lumber Company of
Greenwood, Wednesday morning of
last week, H. w, Watson, Of Lexing-
ton, was elected President, l.. NJ.
McShane, of Greenwood, Vice Presi-
dent, c. W. Smith, of Lexington,
Secretary and Treasurer. Directors:
H. W. Watson. l.. 7. McShane, G. P.
Elliott, G. C. Warren and c. w. Smith.
LOST Wednesday evening, out of
a buggy between the residence Of S.
d, Gwin and the Methodist Church, a
lady's watch, engraved with the ini-
tials Y. G. ]. The return Of same
will be rewarded by
Miss Y. G. JONES,
or
MRS. S. D. GwIN.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

statutory reward of 800 90 Tor the
arrest Df Nathan Landfair.
A. Howar', is allowed the siatn-
tory reward OF $I00. 90 for the arrest
Of Jim Hanna.
Board adjourned till tomorrow
8 a. IN. II. Z. BucK, Pres.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11
Notice.
Mrs. S. D. GwIN.

We will close our store at 6 o'clock
p, m. We will thank all patrons to
phone in orders before this time.
Respectfully,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1905-05-11

knights Templar, End 4 4th TUESDAYS.
Knights of Pythias, lst 4 Sd Mondays.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-07
METHOD OF LEGAL TORTURE.
England the Last Of Civilized Coun
tries to Abolish 1t.

England, as all the world knows,
was the last of civilized countries to
abolish the test by torture as a regu.
lar legal institution. A historian who
has made a special investigation OF
modern methods of torture has dis
covered that the barbaric practice is
still common in many out -of-the-Way
corners of the globe. The early Eng.
lish system, too has been widely i'm
itated. Even in the time of Henry
III the torture trial was in vogue.
First came three days Of preparation
by fasting and prayer. On the solemn
day a caldron was made to boil in
church and stone was placed, appar
emily in the boiling water. Two
suries of twelve men apiece were pres
ent in the interest of accuser and ac
cused. Both sides tested the water
and If they agreed that it was boiling
the accused thrust In his bare arm
ard took out the stone. His arm was
then wrapped in cloth and sealed, On
the third day the priest inspected the
arm and If it was perfectly healed the
accused got off. 1t seems as If the
testing representatives may have been
tempered with or the examining priest
may have been corrupted.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-07
Shouting Their Praises.

Kirkland, H., Jan. 2nd.-(SpeciaD
Cured of the terrible Rheumatic
pains that made him cripple for
years, Mr. Richard r. Greenhon, an
old and respected resident of this
place is shouting the praises of the
remedy that cured him, Dodd's Kid
ney Pills.
Il had the rheumatism in my left
limb so that could not walk over ten
to fifteen rods at time, and that by
the use of two canes" Mr.. Greenhon
says II would have to sit or lie
down on the ground when | was out
trying to walk and the sweat would
run down my face, with SO much pain.
could not sleep at night for about
five or six weeks.
Il tried different doctors medicines,
but they were all no good. Then |
sent for Dodd's Kidney Pills and
almost from the first they brought
relief. By the time | had taken four
teen boxes of them my rheumatism
was all gone and | can truly say
feel better than | have in the last
twenty-five years.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-07
In and Out.

A pleasant girl answers the ring Of
all callers at a certain rectory in
Brooklyn, She is a daughter of the
Emerald Isle and is capable of as
good Irish bulls as any son of the
ould sod TO the inquiry of a recent
caller if Father - was in she re-
piled in the negative. The caller, how
ever, rather than be disappointed, was
content to see one of the curates and
told the girl as much We'll" she re-
piled, "There's only one in and he's
Just gone out"