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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-08-23
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

County Of Lexington
By George S. Drafts. E:q, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, E. T. RAUCH' HAS
w made suit to me, to grant him Let
ters of Administration of the Estate OF an
effects of Catherine Epting.
These are. therefore, to cite and admon.
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors Of the said Catherine Ept,ng, de-
ceased, that they be and appear, before me.
in the Court Of Probate. to be held at
Lexington, G. e., :. c., on the 7th
day OF September. 1905, atter publication
hereof at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why the
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand. this 22nd day Of
August. Ammo Domini 1905.
GEORGE s. DRAFTS. II. ST.
Probate Judge, Lexington County.
Published on the 23rd day of AUGUST
1905, in the Lexington Dispatch 2w43
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-08-23
Wednesday, August %, 1905.
Palmetto Collegiate Institute.

The Palmetto Collegiate Institute
will open its doors on September
11th, under an entirely new manage
ment, Prof. o. D. seay having ac,
cepted the Superintendency of the
Easley Graded Schools, the trus.
lees of the Palmetto Collegiate To-
stitute have elected Prof. F. w.
Wise, A. B., to succeed him. Prof
Wise is graduate of Newberry
College and he comes to us highly
recommended as q gentleman of
refinement of culture and of the most
lofty educational and moral character
and thoroughly equipped for the
work which he has undertaken. Miss
Elizabeth Dominick, who is in charge
OF the intermediate department, is
lady of rare accomplishments and
teacher of wide experience. Wber.
ever she has taught she has won her
way to the affections of her pupils
and the confidence of patrons and
trustees. She is a graduate OF Win,
throp College:
Miss Mary Wingsrd, who gradual
ca from Walhalla Female College
with the degree of A. B, is the
teacher of the primary department.
She has held this responsible posi-
stion for the past two years and the
results Of her work in laying the
foundation for intelligent citizenship
is seen and felt in our community.
Mrs. Fannie Roof, lady OF recog-
nized talent, is the principal OF the
music department. This lady has
been remarkably successful in her
profession. Fer assistant is Miss
Ernestine Graichen, graduate OF
the Institute of the class of '05. This
young lady is gifted with wonderful
musical powers and is destined to
make mark for herself in the musi-
cal world.
The Elocntion Department is
under the instruction of Mrs. J. G.
Graichen, and has been almost since
the establishment Of the Institute.
Her work has been very satisfactory
and her methods of teaching is all
that could be desired.
j. j. Wingsrd, the Institutes ply
sician, is q successful practitioner
at this place and is graduate of
the University of Virginia and Johns |
Hopkins University OF Baltimore.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-08-23
State Of South Carolina,

State of South Carolina,
County of Lexington.
By Geo. s. Drafts, Esq Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, E. F. RAUCH MADE
w suit to me 10 grant him Letters of
Administration Of the Estate of and effects
of David Richard Epting.
These are, therefore, to cite and admon.
ish all and singular the kindred and credi-
tors of the said avid Richard Epting, de-
ceased, that they be and appear, before me,
in the Court of Probate, to be held at Lex.
ington, c. r., s. c., on the 7th day of Sep,
1905, next, after publication hereof at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if
any they have. why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 22nd day Of
August, Ammo Domipi, 1905.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, r.. s.
Probate Judge, Lexington County.
Published on the 23nd day Of August,
1905, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w43
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-08-23
The State Of South Carolina,

tIS olGlS VI 0Oul,I \0I OliiIos
County of Lexington.
By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, NJ S. Buckley MADE
w suit to me, to grant him Letters
of Administration OF the Estate and effects
of Henry A. Swygert.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Henry A Swygert, deceased,
that they he and appear, before me, in the
Cont OF Probate. to be held at Lexington,
C. b, S. c., on the 7th day of September.
1905 next, after publication hereof at IL
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if
any they have, why the said Administra-
tiou should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 22nd day of
August Ammo Domini 1875.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, j. P. L.C.
Published on the 23rd day OF August.
1905, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2w43
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-08-23
Swansea Notes.

Life here has been very quiet since
our last communication to the Dis
patch. Many summer yisitors fitting
| in and out, however, have added
| much to the enjoyment of our towns
people.
Miss Annie Rast, charming
young lady of Cameron, is visiting
her brother and other relatives here.
Miss Pearl Hartman, Of Columbia.
is the attractive guest of Miss Annie
Mae CAN'T.
Mr.. A. 81. Brooker, now of Cordele,
G., is on visit to his parents here.
Miss Wyman, of Florida, is with
Mrs. W. 81. F. Rast.
Miss Isla Steadmsn visited Mrs.
W. B. Rast last week, to the delight
of her friends in Swansea.
Miss Lila Hook, from the upper
part of the county, is now here with
her uncle, Mr.. S. F. Derrick.
Mrs. S. A. Kendrick and two chill.
dren, Leland and Isabel, of Augusts,
are visiting Mrs. Hendricks father,
Mr.. F. NJ. Pooser.
Miss Lottie Wise, of Columbia,
was the charming guest of Mrs. j
4 Langford fortnight ago.
Miss Lula Rembley, of Charleston,
has been with ner friend, Mrs. W.
Fl. T. Rast, for some time.
Miss Kathleen Cleckley returned
home last week after an extensive
visit to friends in Colleton.
Mr.. F. G. Pooser left last week
for Port Royal, where he went to
stand the examination for the navy.
His friends will be glad to learn that
he succeeded in obtaining the posi-,
tion of first class machinist on one
of the ships. He will go on ship
from Norfolk in q few days.
Mr.. j. Lee Brooker and Mrs. W.
T. Brooker have been in Columbia
for the past ten days under surgical
treatment. Each has been suffering
with 8 severe carbuncle on one hand,
but both are improving now.
The friends of Mrs. Annie Lou
Moornap, one of our milliners here,
regret to learn that she has sold cut
her entire stock of millinery goods
and will leave for south Florida next
month to accept position as trim
mer with q firm there. She is, now
in Atlanta preparatory to going.
Mrs S. P. Hutto left last week for
Baltimore, where she will visit rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Lila CAN'T is with relatives
in Batesburg and Lexington.
Miss Esther Quattlebaum, of
Aiken, visited relatives here week
ego to the pleasure of her numerous
friends.
Mr.. Beecham Brooker and his
sisters, Misses Pauline and George,
of Columbia, have returned home
after spending q week with the
family Of DR.. ". T. Brocker.
Mr.. L. D. Corbitt is now at Ridge
Springs in the interest of his school
there.
MIR. @. J. Rucker is hauling lum.
ber preparatory to the erection of
his dwelling near the Methodist
church.
Cotton in this section is very good
considering the dry weather we had
in July, but corn in some sections is
not at all up to the average crop.
August 20. 1905. G.
Wanted,
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Wanted,

A first grade school teacher to
take charge of Dick Spring school,
District No. 62, for next session.
Apply to Geo. E. Rish,
Clerk of Board Trustees,
4pd43 Leesville, r. f. D 1, S. G.
Subscribe for the Dispatch and
81 H)me and Farm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
I $4,000 CORRUPTION FUND,
Raised by New York Liquor Dealers;
it is Alleged.
by Associated Press

ALBANY, n Y, Jan. 12.-The
grand jury Of New York county re
Gently investigated charges that cor
ruption fund had been raised by the
New York State Liquor Dealers As
ISOLATION for the purpose of int1uenc-
ing excise legislation
In its presentment Of the matter the
grand jury stated that, while the evil
dence adduced did not warrant action
by the New York county prosecuting
officers, it disclosed actions of certain
members of the State legislature,
which should be brought to the atten-
ton of that body
Laid Before the Assembly.
Today Speaker Nixon laid a. copy
Of the presentment before the as
sembly
The most serious charge contained
in the report is that about $4,000 was
put into the hands Of one Goodwin,
since deceased. with tns intent that
it should he used to auppress certain
prosecutions Of liquor dealers by the
State excise department.
The report was referred to the ex-
else committee. of which Mr.. Plank
is chairman. Mr.. Plank said that he
had never met the committee from the
Liquor Dealers Association by APP
polntment or received entertainment
or favors from them
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
MORTON ON RAILWAY QUESTION.
The Secretary of the Navy Favors
Federal Supervision.
(By Associated Press. !,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 70 Paul Nor
ton, secretary Of the navy, and former
ly vice-president of the Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe Railroad, is the
author of an article on the railway
question which will be published in.
The Outlook tomorrow.
The secretary. in the article, says
there are very few complaints against
railroad rates in the the United States.
the chief trouble being with "the rela-
ton OF rates AS between markets. .
Many Rates Too Low.
He says there are many rates that
are too low. as there are rates which
a court decides to be too high, and
that either class Of rates may he
equally disastrous to communities. He.
expresses the opinion that Federal SUI
pervision Of railroads is necessary,
but adds that regulation and protec-
ton should go together. 58rs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13

and declared that while he did not
think Mr. Littlefield Intentionally
charged him with melting murder, Mr..
Llttlefield certainly had almost blind
~. Inexperienced what really was
said If. said Mr.. Lamar, anyone used
his language in the interview to i'm
pute that he suggested violence to
Judge Swayne he would denounce it as
malicious falsehood
The gentlcman's denunciation dis
turbs nobody" replied MIR. Littlefeld,
who added that. unfortunately for Mr.
Lamar, the ordinary citizen Of the
United States would SO construe it.,
and it is for that reason the Ian
Suage does great violence to the char
acter Of the distinguished gentleman
from Florida"
Mr.. Litteteld discussed the evil
dence in connection with the circum-
stances leading mp to the fine and i'm
prisonncnt Of Attorneys Davis and
Belden. He had not concluded when
he yielded to a suggestion that he con-
time his remarks tomorrow
Mr.. Schackleford's resolution au-
thorizing the committee on Interstate
commerce commission to investigate
the Panama Railway Company was
passed, after which the House adj
Journcu until tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, FRIDAY JANUARY Is, 1905.

McCue and his relations. but the de-
cision of the court was we'll received
by the public as it was generally be-
lieved that he had received fair and
impartial trial at the hands Of the
Corporation Court and unless McCue
gets respite from Governor Montague
for thirty days, he will be executed on
Jan. 20. The proposition of respite
seems improbable to people here.
When the news was conveyed to Nc
Cue at noon by his brother, he tainted
and fell on his bed in his cell. When
he come to he wept bitterly, for he had
entertained great hopes of securing a
new trial.
McCue will be placed in a steel cage
this afternoon and the guard at the
jail increased. sE-
Judge G. w Morris. of the Corpora
ton Court, is in Roanoke and will be
absent for ten days. commemorative
Attorney Frank Gilmore is also absent
from the city. An interview with the
prisoner this morning was refused by
McCue
The erection of the gallows on which
McCue is to be executed will be start
ed in few days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
To be Made by Senator Calm.
ger for the Senate Commit.
tee on Commerce.
STILL UNDECIDED
He is Not Prepared to Subscribe Abso-
'ute'y to the Views Of the Majority
and Does Not Care to Commit Him
self to the Report Of the Minority,
He Explains.
(By Associated Press.o

WASHINGTON, Jan 12.-The Sen
ate committee on commerce today al-
thorlzed Senator Gallinger to make
a. favorable report on the merchant
marine shipping bill prepared by the
Merchant Marine Commission.
In making his report to the Senate,
Mr.. Gallinger used the majority re-
port submitted by the Merchant Marine
Commission
Minority Report to Be Made.
A minority report will be made by
Senator Mallory in the form of the
minority report Of the commission,
which, it is said, will be signed by all
OF the Democratic members of the
commission, except Senator Martin,
who was member of the commission.
In the discussion of the commission,
Senator Martin said he was not ready
to subscribe absolutely to the views OF
the minority nor did he want to com.
NIT himself to the report of the minor.
ity
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
Peace Meetings Of the Textile
Workers Unions are to be
Held For Tonight.
10000 MAY RETURN TO WORK
Textile Council to Be Invested With
Full Power to Deal Directly With
Any Proposition in the Interest Of
Strike Settlement. The Strike Now
Six Months Old.
(By Associated Press.l

FALL RIVER, MASS, Jan. 12-
Although the movement fathered by
Governor Douglas and looking to a
settlement of the strike, which has in:
volved twentysix thousand cotton mill
operatives for nearly six months, was
without definite result today, hope Of
a settlement was renewed tonight.
Meetings Called. y.
The secretaries of the different
unions this evening issued a call for
meetings of the unions tomorrow night
when the question of comforting upon
the textile council the power to deal d.
rectly with any proposition in the in
terest OF a settlement and without be-
ing obliged to refer any action taken
back to their unions for endorsement,
will be voted upon.
Heretofore Not Free to Act.
Up to this time the textile council
has not been free to act determinedly
and it is proposed now to place the
members in absolute control Of the
situation SO far as the strikers arc
concerned.
With the power which is likely to he
given it to declare Immediately at a
future conference with the mill owners
Just what concessions viii be made. 1t
is hoped that the textile council will
be able to effect an early compromise
with the officials OF the mills. Mean
time the investigation by a representa-
tive OF the governor will be continued
and it is said that the governor has,
already secured much valuable inform
alton on the subject
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
HARVEY GETS NEW TRIAL.
He Was Convicted Of Ass au!t on Mrs.
Mamie Green.
(Special to the Daily press.)

''t.sto' W NV L''!S rfeSS.l
RICHMOND, Va. Jan. l2-liarvey
Us. Commonwealth, the criminal as.
assaultcase from Charlotte county. is
reversed in an opinion by Judge Harri-
son, Of the Supreme court appeals. in
accordance with the announcement
male by the court from the bench at
tic time the case was argued
1t is said that tho account given u
the prosecutrix hears the impress OF
talsshood upon its face. and that the
cont is constrained to believe that the
natural horror Of this particular crime
dlvrete'l the attention of the jury from
Il proper consideration of tho evidence.
The judgement is reversed and the
cause remanded for new trial to b.,
had in conformity with the views ex-
pressed in the opinion
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
WOODBRIDGE ACQUITTED.
The Jury Finds Him Net Guilty {
Arson.
tsrecial to the Daily Press Z,

tsrecial to the Daily Press)
FARMVILLE. VA. Jan. 1.-THE
jury in the case OF p. c. Woodbridge.
after hearing the evidence and argu-
ment CT counsel, rendered verdict of
not guilty. Hal. D. Flood made one OF
the most brilliant arguments ever
heard in the Prince Edward court.
while the closing speech by Edmund
w. hubbard was able, logical and force
full.
Now that the end has been reached
it is an acknowledged fact that the
evidence in this famous arson case
was insufficient to warrant conviction
OF Woodbridge. On next "Wednesday
the trial of Charlie Forbes, charged
with the same offense. will commence.
The prisoner is now in Prince Edward
Jail. He will he defended by John L..
Lee, OF Lynchburg, and Judge J. NJ.
Crute, OF Farmville, while the prose
cut;on will be conducted by Col. HUI
bard anG Mr., STROBE
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
GEN. sToEssEL,s POSITION.
Explained in OFFICIAL Statement Issued
by War Office.
{By Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 12.-The
war Office explains that the reason for
Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel giving his parole.
and returning to Russia instead of re-
naming Ct the head of the heroic
troops who formed the garrison OF
Port Arthur and sharing their. fate as
prisoner Of war in Japan, is that it is
incumbent upon him to bring de-
tailed report of the defense of the fort
ress to the Emperor. Rear Admiral
Dochinsliy, who is senior naval Of
ficer, will bring the naval report.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
KILLED ON INSPECTION TOUR.
General Agent Sullivan Meets Death
in NJ, J. 6; x. c. Wreck.
%.aa. ...s (Uy Ass0cia OIL press r.|.4
(By Associated Pr

MOBILE, Ala, Jan ia passen-
ger train northtound. which left Mo-
lille. Jackson ard Kansas City Rail-
road ran into washout four miles
south Of Beaumont. Miss, today and
the engine. baggage ard passenger
coaches were overturned General
Passenger and Freight Agent T.. B. Sui
ivan. who was making nm inspection,
tour cn the engine. was instantly kill
CT,
Tho following were injured:
Engineer w. A. Crawford. his color.
ed fireman, and a coIUred porter
None of the passengers was inj,lr-
ed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
NEWTON DENIES 1T.
Says He Never Heard of the Deal Re-
ported.
(Ry Associated Press.)

BRISTOL. Va, Tan. 12-Jchns. B.
Newton. yice-president and general
marager of the Virginia and South
western ard the Virginia and Sonth.
eastern Railway Companies. in a state.
mellt giving the Herald over long dis
lance telephone from Radford. Va.
SAYS their is no truth in the repo1 tel
sale of the conDanies he represents
to II. B Hollins and Company, Of New
York and Eugene Zimmerman. of Cir
cinnati, who are regarded as represent
tao cincinnalti, Hamilton and Dayton
Railway. lie says he has never beard
Of such deal and If H. K McHarg
president of the Virginia companies.
who is with him at Ra1forfl has any
l'nrw!edee of it he has not mentioned
it to him
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
70 Enlarge National Cemetery.
if;y Associated PrcSs1

Il WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-the sen
ate rOnittee ON military affairs To-Day
f:vrrably reported a bill PASSED by tho
house directing the secretary Of war
10 purchase such additional land as
may hc necessary for the extension cf
the national cemetery 0,, tho Williams
E;':G :a,npike. near the city Of Rich
n'rrt. Va. to provide burial for sack
soldiers sailors an.! marines rs arc.
!'y law entitled ITO intermcnt i'll th.
cemetery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
RICHMOND MEN AGGRlEvED.
Over the Loss Of the Big Thanksgiving
Football Game.
Especial to the Daily Press

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 12.-The
alumni OF the University Of Virginia
met here this evening and adopted
lengthy resolutions condemning the
five members Of the athletic commit
tee Of the university who voted to
play the Thanksgiving Day game in
Norfolk. The are DR.. w. G.. Christian,
faculty member, and J. Tate Mason,
Vivian Slaughter. Edward NJ Daniel
and Joseph Shelton, student members.
The resolution made it clear that
there IS no hard feeling against Nor
folk on the student body of the uni
versity.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
To Diversity the Crop.

MACON, GA. Jan PA special to
the Telegraph from Griffin, Ga, says
that the Georgia experiment station
has passed resolutions urging the far
mers Of the State to make material
reduction in their cotton acreage and
to devote more ground to the raising
of supplies, which the farmers must
have in their operations.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
Mail Robber Gets Life Term

MOBILE. ALA, Jan 12-Henry
Rogers, alias Frank Thomas. was con-
victed in the United States District
Court today Of holding up and rob
bling mail carrier and was sentenced
to the pcnitentiary for life
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
STORM SWEEPS THE COAST.
Heavy Fog E.,se.cps tie Middle At
laEeis Seabcard
Especial to the Daily Press.

- V5TecIaT " the daily PFcss.) M
NORFOLK. VA. Jau. PA bad
storm prevails off the Virginia. Caro-
lima and Maryland coasts today. with
all shipping at sea in great peril.
Heavy fog envelopes immediate
coasts and government observers and
liie-saving patrolmeE are unable tn
observe any wrecks that may DC in
distress Immediately off shore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
CONTENTION OVER SUBSIDY.
Merchant Marine Bill is Reported to
the Serate.
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE leg;s-
lative. executive and judicial apprcpri-
alton bill was today read at length in
the Senate and most Of the committee
amendments were acted upon. There
was considerable discussion Of the civ
II service question and the provision
for IN investigation of foreign trade
conditions by the department Of com,
mcrce.
The bill for the encouragement Of
the merchant marine was repo1 ted to
the senate and MIR. Bailey made tho
point that the commission had been
pledged to report in favor Of discrim-
mating duties and not in favor Of ship
subsidies. TIL: suggestion was CEN
hated by Senator's Gallinger and
Loiee. who were members of the com
mission
Reads from TIE Record,
Mr.. Bailey read from the Congress
icnal Record a eolloDuy between him
self and Mr.. Fry from which it appear
ed that Mr.. Bailey had withdrawn his
objection to the hill because Mr. Frye
had EXPRESSED The opirion that the
work Of the committee would result.
IL "a provision for discriminating
duties
Mr.. Lodge said that his change Of
mind in discriminating duties had
been a removed at long before tbs
bounty was decided upon. The senate
adjourned until tomorrow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
DAUGHTER KILLS MRS. Bitch
Was Playing With Pistol Thought to
Be UnIoaded
Especial to the Daily Press.

MACON, GA, Jan. PA special to
the Telegraph from Jessup, Ca, says:
Miss Rena Bitch, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Leo. w. Bitch, while playing
with a pistol that she thought to be
unloaded. shot ar. fatally wounded
her mother today. Mrs Bitch died
later. The bail took effect in the left
side Of the abdomen and ranged up
ward toward the right breast Every
thing possible that medical skill could
do for her was done. but without avail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
Destroyers OF 70 Join Fleet.

--I--1- III Wy 1tSSVstIHIeI 7 Tess. M
CHARLESTON. S. c., jan 12.-Thc
torpedo boat destroyers Whippie Nc
DonouSh. Stewart ana WOrden sailed
today to join the feet which Is pro-
cecding down the coast for the annual
manoeuvers in the Caribbean sea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-13
HANGMAN's HAND is STAYED.
Gov. Beckhan, Grants Respite in the
Case of Geo. Holland.
(By ASSOCIATED Pre-!

HOPkINSNILT.E. Ky Jan. 13-Gov.
Bc2fjlam las granted stay If exc.
cution until Judy in tho case of George
Holland. who was sentenced tn ~,
hanged here tomorrow for completely
in The murder OF an unknown white
man near Pembroke i'll November.
1908.