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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

by the President, Is a branch of the ex- ecutive department. and, as creature. is of course subservient to the will of its ator.
 Such a commission. having control of the largest single interest in the coun- try aside from agriculture, would be the most powerful political body In the gov ernment and would add enormously to the strength of the executive. That 1t would be utilized by President who happened to be anxious for renomina- tion or reelection is not questioned by men of political experience, and this pos sibility, although not much discussed, Is undoubtedly present in the minds of those who are opposing rate legislation. They hold that even the indirect control of a business interest representing capital of s12OO0 900 GOO is too dangerous a power to be intrusted to one man.
 of such a power as this Is to be del- egated to anybody by Congress" said a democratic ex-senator today, 'let 1t be given to the courts. They will exercise 1t with restraint and they are practically out of the control of the executive. The President has become the most powerful ruler in the world as 1t is. He has enough power-far more than the founders of the federal government contemplated giving into his hands. We have aireaoy erected A Colossus in the person of our chief executive We don't want to add to his power so as to make 1t practically impossible for the other branches or the government to resist him.
 Nobody likes to talk in this strain TOT publication. or to resist legislation ad- yocated bv inc President on this ground because 1t may be made to look like re- eectfon on Mir Roosevelt. of whose in- teerity. sincerity, and high purpose there can he no question. But the fact re- mains by his own pronouncement MT Roosevelt has only three years ana a half more to i'll the executive cnair. IL is hv no means beyond the range of pos- sibjIjtv that we may in the future have Q president who will be willing to use his great power to further his own ambi- tions or to secure renomlnauon ana reelection. .
 Aside from this consideration. 1t Is contrary to the principles on which our government was founded. at least as those principles have always been in- terpreted by the democratic party, to give the executive department or the government so great preponderance over the legislative. As 1t stands now. the President is practically able to con trol the House, and only the Senate-ann that only partly-remains fndependent. With the example Of Russia oefore us we don't want to see bureaucracy cre- ated in this country: and that Is what we are coming to if Mir. Gardiner is cor rect Personally, the picture which he draws of an all- powerful chief executive. and in which he seems to exult. does not arouse any enthusiasm in my mind. MT. Gardiner says that we are entering new era of political development in which the chief executive will become more fully dominant. There are good many oe US who believe this Is true, but who would like to see a halt called. We may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
BIG TRANTULA.
Is Solitary Confinement Prisoner in
 the Ohio State Pententiary.

the Ohio State PenItentiary. From the Ohio State Journal.
 Besides the big yellow rat catcher Tab by and the Maltese Dan, who will do all the trick commonly done by doys. such as jumping through a persons hands, sit ting up to say his prayers" etc., the Ohio penitentiary boasts another inter esting pet. He just arrived yesterday from the sunny south in a bunch of bananas, and is a great tarantula, who looked so ferocious they put him in soli- tary confnment on sight, although no misdemeanors can be proved against him. When standing with his legs spread out he just fills the bottom of the pint milk bottle in which he slept last night. A hole was cut In the cover for air, and Mexico Pete, as the guards have named him, did very well last night, but will require larger quarters when he desires to exercise.
 His chief amusement was tying into bundles the numerous flies which, by some odd song or perfume, were attracted into his bottle. Those he couldn't eat he spun q chain around and laid by for future provisions Pete Is dark red and very mairy-for his covering Is too long and coarse to be simply fuzzy" and although he has ten legs, like any tarantula, his body Is larger. and he has head some thing like a turtles v He is also blessed with a ravenous appetite and his mouth could be plainly seen opening and clos Ing last night, already in anticipation of his morning breakfast of bananas. Unless he grows homesick and commits suicide. the smallest prisoner in the prison will be on exhibition at the clerks office to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
We are Going to Move to 2Ol3-2Ol5 Second Ave.

and kept on the minute; and the result Is that not only no unseemly haste is nec- essary but also there is time for every thing It Is astonishing how well known men in political. economic or intellectual life, who are loaded with a thousand re- sponslblities and an apparently unrea- sonabe amount of work have by dint of the wonderful disposition of their own time and that of their assistants really enough for everything and even 10 spare. Among the many things for which the American has time by reason of his eco- nomical management of 1t are even some which seem unnecessary for the busy man, He expends, for example, an ex traordinarily large fraction of his time In attending to his costume and person, in sport and in reading newspapers. so that the notion which Is current in Flu rope that the American IS not only ai- ways is in hurry, but has time for noth ing outside of his work, is entirely wrong"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
BOOK REVIEWS.

The Great Parliamentary Battle and Fare
 well Addresses of the Southern Senators
 on the Eve of the Civil War.-By Thom.
 as Ricard Martin, Neal Publishing com- pany.
 These pages contain rne farewell
 speeches of the remarkable coterie of southern senators who surrendered their commissions to cast their fortunes with the Confectionery. As distinguished a body
 of men as ever influenced legislative as- sembly, these speeches give them rank quence and style. The contents of this volume include: Great senators and great speeches in the old Senate chamber. the great debate between John c. Breckenridge of Ken lucky and Edward D. Baker of Oregon, the great debate between Gen. E.. D.. Baker and John c. Breckenridge, pen pie lures of the old Senate and the new, John J. Crittenden's great speech and the vice presidents oration, the great parliament tary and farewell addresses of the south ern senators on the eve of the civil war. farewell speech of Judah P. Benjamin on the occasion of his withdrawaI from the United States Senate. celebrated debate between Benjamin and Baker in the Sen ate chamber on January 5. 1861, farewell speech of Robert Toombs, farewell speech of Senator Jefferson Davis, farewell speeches of Senators Clay and Fitzpat-- rick, farewell speech of Senator Sidell, biographies of Judah P Benjamin. Ed ward Dickinson Baker and John c. Breckenridge.
 The Southern Literary Messenger, 1884 to 1S64.-By Benjamin Blake Minor, Neal Publishing company.
 Owing to the long and influential life of ''The Southern Literary Messenger" and its important relation to the periodical literature of the United States, the publi. cation of this book will awaken profound interest. Dr. Minor. now ss years old, Is the only one living thoroughly familiar
 with the history of this old magazine,
 and he has produced volume which Is a
 distinct addition to national as well as southern literature.
 Dr. Minor became the owner and editor
 of The Southern Literary Messenger in 1S43. and he has been justly regarded as one of the most important forces in its building up. Out of the fuIness of his knowledge of the conditions of the time and of the men and women who made the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Americans In No Hurry.

Americans have the reputation of al- ways being In hurry. Prof. Munster berg believes this Is undeseryed In hls book, "The American" he says: "Su- perficial observers have often supposed the American to be always in hurry,
 whereas the opposite is the case. The man who has to hurry has badly dis posed of his time and, therefore, has not the necessary amount to finish any one piece of work. The American Is never in hurry, but he so dsposes of his pre- cious time that nothing shall be lost. He will not wait, nor be a moment idle. One thing follows closely after another with admirable precision. Each task is fin- ished in its turn. Appointments are made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
ONLY TWO OF THEM.
Sixty-DoIlar Bills Exist-They Are
 Worth $1oo0 Each.


Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 St. Louis, Mo, July 7.-The only two sixty-dollar bills in existence have been found. One belongs to an eastern cos- lector and the other to Mrs. Julia Turton' this city. They are worth $lOoo each.
 "My mother was a Bryant" said Mrs. Turton. ''and the bill was one of several paid to my grandfather, Col. John N. Bryant. who fought in the war of 1Sl1, by the father of Mark Twain. The pay ment was made in connection with land deal in Tennesse, the details or which have never been able to lesrn. The bill was an inheritance of mine' but I never realized it's value until l saw IL mentioned in dispatch. value It as q amilY heirloom.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

literature of the south during the first half of the past century, he has written a story that Is pregnant with intense per sonal interest Edgar Allan Poe, James E. Heath Matthew Fontaine Maury, Wil- liam Macfarlane, John R. Thompson, pr. George Bagby and many others are pre- sented to us almost in flesh and blood We have a picture of the refinement, the social, moral. intellectual and spiritual life of the south during those days of her wonderful culture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
[ CAN HELP YOU.

If your eyes are giving you trouble, have Dr. l.. J. Robbins fit you pair of his specially ground glasses and your troubles will all be over. They feel cool and pleasant. Prices are right. At F. M. Lynch Jewelry store, First National Bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

be oId-fashioned but we cannot forget that this nation was founded as a dem ocracy, and we do not want to see IL turned into an autocracy, or even pu- reaucracy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

A great bargain in our el2. 50 .Siits for $7.5O. Varley s BsvA11, 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
One,s Relations.

From Puck.
 Mrs. Handout-Are none of your rela- lions willing to take you in and take care of you?" Peep O Day-Heavens. no! DO I look as if I had money to leave2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Choice of any Silk Suit S9.3
 Worth from Sl6.5O to $25OO

sleeves are all have deep cuffs. exceptional val do not buy come what you conld money.
 long as t h e y Lem in all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

Our $22.5O and S25 hand made suits now els. See window display. Varley & Bauman, 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

In view of Mir Gardiner's statements. however, some of the congressman. espe- cially some of the southern members who have old-fashioned ideas handed down from Jefferson about the least governed people being the best governed and about the dangers of a highly cen tralized government. have taken occasion to point out how far we have travelled from the paths laid out by the founders of the government. They say that the most dangerous feature of the whole movement lies in the fact that power once absorbed by the executive from either of the other branches of the gov ernment is not handed back. but be- comes vantage point for still further advances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Cure For The Blues ONE MEDICINE THAT HAS NEVER FAILED
Health Fully Restored and the Joy of
 Life Regained

When acheerful, brave, hght-hearted woman is suddenly plunged into that perfection of misery, the BLUES, it is Q sad picture It is usually this way;
 She has been feeling :" out of sorts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

or plaited. The large and some These are very ues and if you and look, to see buy for the
 Remember as loct and thpra a,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
69c For Wrappers Worth SIPS and $1.50

We have about four dozen Wrappers slight ly soiled in all colors and good styles. Make yourself comfortable and get lawn or percal wrapper for 69c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

The tendency of the executive depart ment of the government to expand at the expense of the other two is indicated chiefly by the creation of new and pow erful departments and in the attempts to establish government by commission. The new Department of Commerce and Labor with its bureau of corporations. possesses a degree of authority over the business interests of the country that would be a source of tremendous power if it were to be exercised arbitrarily or unserupulously Half century ago hardly member of Congress would have advocated the creation of such power ful bureau under the control of the ex- ecutive The fact that the growth Of corporate influence required the creation of such a curb simply Illustrates. of course. the tremendous power that has been put into the Presidents hands
 This question of executive expansion is one of the powerful factors involved in the present discussion of the proposal to give the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion the power to fix railway rates. The power Of railway regulation Is, of course. a legislative power possessed by Con gress. If this is turned over to the Inter- state Commerce Commission, or any sim liar body, however. Congress parts with this much more of it's legislative author ity, for the commission. being appointed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
nd Clean Up of Ready~2-Wear Garments
Sl.48 For Dress Skirts Worth $500 and $500

Monday only we will sell all wool Dress Skirts, handsomely tailored or eaborately trim med All elegant all wool materials. They sold well at $5 % to $8 % each and are excep. tonal values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

We have a lot of Odds and Ends in Dress ing Saques that sold from 89c to $2.75 You may nowbuy them at prices from 59c to $165 They are in many styles and all colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

The controversy between the President and the Senate over the Santo Domingo treaty and the arbitration treaties is in stanced as a case in which the aggres- sions of the executive department were resisted Undoubtedly majority of the Senate would have upheld the President except for the just fear of it's members that by abrogatng their right to share in the eaty-making power in these in- stances they would ultimately lose 1t al- together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Lawn Waists at 9SC

White Lawn Waists with black polka dots arge or smal-a very pleasing waist and an value-just the thing to travel in and always look neat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

That the Removal Sale established Iact show that are right
 That small positive from the fact that we have only dver thronged daily
 days selling stock greayboken Therefore, We wish Q That will from time to time to show lines close them
 reduced prices and will will nes what othe call complete stocks
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12

The Russian government admits a
total loss of l07, 900 in killed, wound.
ed and captured at Mukden.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
Maybe So and Maybe Not.

Mr.. A. ". Brabham, of Olar, S. c.,
in letter to the State, claims that
the South will plant 35000,000 acres
of cotton this year and under normal
conditions will make 100000 or
100000 bales. BE seems to base
his estimate on the heavy shipment
of fertilizers and the Number Of
mules and horses which have been
purchased by the farmers this year.
Mr.. Brabham besides being an ia-
telligent farmer is wide awake
business man and must have some
good reason for making this state
ment, but We hope that be is in error
this time. Should Mr.. Brsbham's
estimate be correct, then as he says
Nothing but the Almighty can keep
cotton above S Gently by Octobet lst,
1905"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
A List Of Patriots.

Laurens Advertiser.
For Governor next year it seems to
be understood that Senator Richard
I Manning, of Sumter, Mr. Nj. F.
Ansel, of Greenville, Mr.. NJ L Smith,
of Camden, Mr.. A. c. Jones, of New
berry, will run It is also said that
Ex-Governor John G Sheppard, of
Edgefeld, and Senator Brice, of
York will be in the field, md the
probability is that Mr.. G. @. Feather
stone, Of Lsurens, will answer to
his name when the roll is called
And the half has not yet been told
as there are legions Of patriots who
are only awaiting an opportunity to
cffer themselves sacrifice upon their
country's altar for the sake Of hold
ing office -Diapatcb
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, April IL, 1905.
Will Give Us Trouble.

Even if Japan be victorious in its
conflict with Russia, I can see nothing
ahead for the masses of people of
that race but a long period of tribu.
lstion," said MIR. F. Rawdon, of Lon
don, England, who is at the New
Willard and who has lived in Japan
for many years, says the Washington
Post"
1T must not be supposed that be-
cause the Japanese have displayed
extraordinary military prowess that
they enjoy good economic conditions,
or that there has been any great i'm
proment in the status of the common
people since the abolition OF the feu-
dal system, some thirty-fve years ago:
The masses still subsist on meals
costing from 2 to S cents, and the
man over there who is able to eat q
so cent dinner is a grandee OF the
first magnitude. Any very great
change for the better is impossible
in country that has only l48. O0C
square miles, and population of a,
least 45,0OO,Oo0. Added to this that
there is orl7 II per cent. of arabic
land in Japan, and it is obvious that
for the multitude there is no escape
from the grinding poverty and from
long hours Of poorly paid soil. Mod
ern methods copied from the East
have brought to Japan many newly
established industries, but the poor
people who crowd their factories
work for wages that the meanest
laborer in England or the United
States would scorn.
s'Now with the increasing hare
ships that the war entails, thousands
of Japanese after it's close will wish
to better their condition by coming
to the United Statee, and I have not
the slightest doubt but that they are
going to prove source of trouble to
your people if some legislation OF
restrictive character is not adopted
Wherever they come they will WORT
for smaller wages than Americans OF
any other white mel, and this will
beget an agitation such as was had
in California against the Chinese. and
probably result in the same exclu
sion"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
Texas Letter.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The little town of Roans Prairie
was amused by Il sham battle not
long since, which scattered those
who knew nothing about it, especially
the darkies. That's right boya, why
not have some fun.
A glass facorty is being erected
near the town on the 81 G n railroad,
which will make several articles Of
glass.
Farmers are rapidly rushing their
farm work.
We are expecting another railroad
through the Prairie in the near fu-
ture, the line already being surveyed.
The Company is the Trinity and
Brszos Valley. There has been
several surveys through the Prairie
but this is said to be the only one
that is successful. We certainly
need another road and depot.
Some folks of this place speak ct
visiting Lexington county, S. G, the
latter part of this year. I am proud
they think 80 much of my old home
as to visit it, and I feel pretty sure
that they will enjoy themselves.
The Rev. Mr.. Adams and family,
Mr., George Cone and the writer ate
dinner with Mr.. NJ. II. Hendrix Sun
day last and must say that there wss
most delicious dinner spread be-
fore US.
Some time ago we had hail 6 n
that damaged the peach crop. --e
ground was covered with pieces of
ice that would measure three.fourths
of an inch and smaller though the
rain soon came and it disappeared.
Parties or sociables are very nu-
merous in and around this section.
March 29, 1905. Dodd q.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
Protecting a Bride and Groom.

A bride and groom had been much
troubled by the stares of people at
hotels wherever they went. So when
they arrived at the next hotel the
groom called the colored head waiter.
Now, George" be said, ''we have
been bothered to death by people
staring at us because we are just
married. We want to be free from
that sort of thing here. Now, here's
two dollars, and remember I trust
you not to tell people that we are
just married, if they asked you. Un-
derstand?"
''Yaa, sab!" said George; II under
stand"
Ali went we'll that day. But the
following morning when the couple
came down to breakfast the staring
was worse than ever. Chambermaids
in the hall snickered; the clerks be-
hind the desk nudged each other;
everybody in the dining room stared.
When the couple returned to their
room it was only to see head stick.
ing out of nearly every room down
the long hall.
This was too much. This was the
limit;
Apgered beyond control, the groom
went to the desk and called for the
head-waiter.
Look here, you old fool" said the
groom, 'didn't I give you two dollars
to protect my wife and myself from
this staring business?"
"Yae, sab, you did," said George.
"Pon me sould, 7 didn't tell, aah."
Then how about this staring?"
asked the irate groom. Its worse
here than anywhere. Did anybody
ask if We we're just married."
"Yas, sab; several folks did," re-
piled George.
"Well, what did you tell them?'
81 tole 'em, sab, " replied the honest
negro, "you wuza't married at all
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the right medicine, E. H.
Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheated
death. He says: s'Two years ago had
kidney trouble. which caused me great
pain, suffering and anxiety, but I took
Electric Bitters, which effected COM
plete cure. have also found them of
great benefit in general debility and
nerve trouble, and keep them constantly
on hand, since, as I find they have nc
equal'' Sold by The Kaufman Drug
CO., druggist. Guarantee them at SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
Distressing.

Mrs Hetty Green. the noted f.
nancier, was talking about the Vicis'
situdes of housekeeping, says the
San Antonio Express.
"Accidents occur in housekeeping
she said, las distressing and horri'
BILE as any that occur in the world OF
foance.
"a woman of Bellows Falls gave q
party last year. Pie was served at
the party, apple pie, with the crust
very pret'ilv ornamented.
The woman called the cook into
the dining room.
MARY she said, this crust looks
very nice. How did you scallop it
80 beautifully
with your false teeth, num- the
cook answered"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12
In a. Pinch Use Aliens Foot
Ease.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t cures corns bunions;
painful, s1narting, hot, swollen feet. At
all druggist and shoe stores, 25c. 25
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-04-12

Samuel Spencer, prominent con-
tractor, was found dead in an alley
way in Fort Smith, Ark, recently
with bullet hole in his head and
his pockets turned wrong side out.
John Dow, q negro, shot and killed
his wife and her father.in-law and
mother-in-law and another negro
woman at Sulphur Rock, Ark, on
Tuesday Of last week. The trouble
began because his wife refused to go
home with him.
At the commencement Of Charles
ton Medical College on Wednesday
diplomas were given to q graduates
in medicine and y in pharmacy.