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Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
SIXTEEN DEAD, THIRTY INJURED
Fire Adds to Horror of Wreck On
Boston & Maine Road.


Lincoln, Mass, Nov 27.-The most
disastrous railroad wreck in this state
for many years occurred at Bakers
Bridge station, mile and a half west
of Lincoln, on the main line Of the
Fitchburg division of the Boston &
Maine railroad. The regular Sunday
night express for Montreal via the
Montreal system crashed into the rear
of a local train which started from Bos-
ton for points on the main line and the
Marlboro branch.
Sixteen persons were killed out
right, burned to death or suffocated,
and 80 or more were seriously injured.
Many passengers sustained minor cuts,
bruises and burns.
The impact was terrific, and instantly
there was in indescribable scene Of
death and ruin. The leading locomotive
telescoped the rear car Of the Marl-
boro train and the second engine
forced this mass against the third car
of the local and completely wrecked It.
Fire added to the horrors, flames al
most Immediately communicating to
the wreckage Of the passenger coaches.
and a number of passengers who had
been pinned down by broken seats were
incinerated. Some of them, however,
had evidently been killed instantly.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
MERIWETHER
TO TESTIFY
Accused Midshipman to Go on Stand
in His Own Defense.
STORY OF THE FIGHT RETOLD

Annapolis, Nd, Nov. 28.-No great
progress was made yesterday in the
trial by court martial Of Midshipman
Minor Meriwether on charges that en-
brace one of manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death of Midshipman
James R. Branch, Jr., after fist fight
between him and Midshipman Meri-
wether. Perhaps the most important
developments of the day were the de-
cision of counsel to put Midshipman
Meriwether on the stand in his own
defense. and the appearance of DR.. L.
w. Glazebrook, of Washington, in the
role of adviser to Meriwether's eoun-
sci. Most of the testimony offered was
by midshipmen, and related to details
of the fight and the events that led
thereto.
Midshipmen A. w. Fitch and Leigh
Noyes, respectively referee and time
keeper Of the fight, we're recalled and
again went over their testimony as to
certain incidents in the fight. They
said that twice, it was thought, Branch
had hit his head against the floor.
Lieutenant Commander Decker testi-
fed that the floors in Bancroft Hall,
where the fight was held, have con-
crete base, then a layer of rough
boards and then the smooth surface
boards.
Midshipman Ralph Yeager, who was
Meriwether's second, said the latter
had slipped in the 18th round, sprain-
ing his ankle, and that he was almost
disabled thereby, but said he could con-
tinue the fight, though he could do lit
tie to defend himself.
Midshipman Hugo W. Caller, fourth
class man, testified that he had leaned
the civilian clothes that were found
by Branch to Meriwether during the
summer. and that on the day they
were found in the closet Branch told
him he had better go get them. He had
then gone to the closet and recovered
the clothing.
The defense will close today, unless
the medical testimony relating to the
autopsy consumes more time than is
now expected. Witnesses for the de-
fense will include Medical Inspector
Howard Eames and Lieutenant Com
mander T. P. Magruder, aide to the
superintendent, the latter to testify to
a matter of academy record.
The court will meet on Thursday
Thanksgiving Day. unless an unex-
pected order to the contrary is received
from the secretary of the navy. Wit
nesses may be called in rebuttal, but
the probability is that the court will
finish it's work by Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
kILLEp IN EooTaALL eAME
eridIron Battle in New York Results
In TrauedY


New York. Nov. 27.-William Moore,
right halfback of the Union college
football team, died from injuries re-
ceived in O game with New York Uni
versity. He was 19 years Of age, and
lived at Ogdensburg, N. Y. Moore was
knocked unconscious by blow on the
head while he was carrying the ball
and bucking the line. He died about
six hours after receiving the injury
from cerebral hemorrhage.
Moore was injured about the middle
Of the game. when the contest was
closest and the play iercest In an
attempt to get through the New York
centre Moore went at the line head
first, like a catapult This play was
his last. No one saw what Moore's
head struck. but he dropped Imply to
one side of the scrimmage, and the
ball fell from his hands.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
pEppLERs HELp uP AND RossEE
Two Shot by Highwaymen and Re-
lleved Of $500.

Lancaster, Pa, Nov. 27.-Four ped
dlers, Isaac J. Francis, of COatesville;
Joseph Maurice, Abbis Shibent and
Moses Albert, of Philadelphia, made
the rounds of the camps of laborers
on the new railroad in the southern
part of the county, disposing OF .
great quantity of merchandise. They
were on their way from Creswell to
Safe Harbor, when eight Italians held
them up. and with drawn revolyers de-
manded their money. The peddlers
resisted. In the fight that followed
Francis and Maurice were shot and
robbed of $500. Shibent and Albert
escaped and gave the alarm. The
wounded men, each with bullet in
his head, were taken to the hospital
at Columbia. Their condition is SER
ious. A posse is searching the vicin-
ity of the crime for the highwaymen.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
The nWinter EXCURSION BOOk. !"

Just issued by the Passenger Department
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
is one of the finest resort books ever got
ten out by any railroad company. 1t is
a comprehensive manual OF the leading
Winter resorts of the entire United States
containing one hundred and sixty-eight
pages of interesting reading matter, and
profusely illustrated with half-tone en-
cravings. One may obtain full informa-
ton in reference to wintering places,
routes and rates there to. The book is
bound in an artistic cover, chaste in de-
sign and harmonious in color. This val-
uable xc.k may be obtained free Of charge
at the principal ticket office OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, or will be
sent, postpaid, upon application to Geo.
w. Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
MRs. RoeERs MUsT HANo
U. S. Supreme Court Afflrms Decision
of Lower Courts.

Washington, Nov. 2s.-The supreme
court of the United States affirmed the
decision of the United States district
court of Vermont in the case of Mrs.
Mary Mabel Rogers, who is under SEN
tence of death in Vermont for the
murder Of her husband. The effect Of
the decision will be to again place the
responsibility of dealing with the case
in the hands Of the state authorities,
and if in the meantime neither the
governor nor the state courts take
action in Mrs Rogers behalf her ex-
ecution must occur on the day set,
which is December s next
The court held, in effect, that it was
without Jurisdiction in all the points
raised
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.


PHILADELPHIA = FLOUR firm I;
winter extras, S3.10@3.25; Pennsylya-
mia roller, clear, sS.60Q3.75i city
mills, fancy, s505.10. RYE FLOUR
steady; per barrel, $3.50. WHEAT
steady; No Pennsylvania red new,
S26S2Rc. CORN firm; No. yellow,
local, 500511ac. OATS steady; No. 2
white, clipped, 361AQ37c.; lower
grades, 35c. HAY firm; No. timothy,
large bales, $1450015. PORK firm;
family, ST.. BEEF steady; beef hams,
$28024. POULTRY: Live Arm; hens,
12k013c.; old roosters, 809e. Dressed
firm; choice fowls, 1355c.; old roos-
ters, 9kc. BUTTER steady; cream
cry, 26c. EGGS steady; New York
and Pennsylvania, 32W33c. POTA-
TOES steady; per bushel, 70075c.
BALTIMORE-WH firm; No. 2
red, Sic; steamer No 2 spot, 761ac.;
southern, 71072c. CORN firm; mixed
spot, &c.. steamer mixed, 53e. OATS
firm; white, No. 2, 3616c.; No. 8, 35A
6S6c.: No. 4, 341z @35c.; mixed, No.
3, 341b @35e.; No. 8, 331z034c.; No. 4,
321b0D9 BUTTER firm; creamery
separator extras, 30631c.; held, 28c.;
prints. 26@27o.; Maryland and Penn
sylYania dairy prints, 24Q26c. EGGS
steady; fancy Maryland Pennsylvania,
Virginia and West Virginia. 81432c.;
southern, 3O031c. per dozen.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
steaIlnns Man Reach 500. .ooo.

Seattle, Wash. Nov. 25.-DeYelop-
ments in the case of George Edward
Adams, cashier in the United States
assay Office at Seattle, arrested for
embezzlement, indicates that instead
of stealing $4,000 in gold dust, to
which he has confessed, his pecula-
tions may amount close to 100000,
and that instead of covering period
of six months, they will run farther
back than 1908.
Adams bondsmen withdrew from the
$50, 900 bond and he was remanded to
Jail to await hearing.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
Eiohty-fve convicts Converted.

Joliet his, Nov. q. = Eighty-fiYe
eonvicts in the Joliet penitentiary
were taken into the Roman Catholic
church. Among the converts were men
convicted of murder and other crimes,
undergoing long sentences. The rites
Of confirmation were administered by
Archbishop Quigley, Of Chicago.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
Rib Driven Through Heart.

Rockville, Ind, Nov. 27.-Carl Os-
borne, IS years of age, was instantly
killed in a football game between Mar
shall and Bellmors high schools, at
BeImore. He staggered after tackle
and was picked up dead. One rib had
been broken and driven through the
heart.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
1z.oon 81 Wnrk on canal.

Washington, Nov. 2s.-A report re
ceived here says the number of en-
ployes on construction work for the
Panama canal now aggregates 1900.
about 1000 having been added to the
force since the last report from the
Isthmus. Of the 1900 about 1900 are
white Americans.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
No EIowera IN conaross.

Washington, Nov. 27.-There will be
no flowers in either house on the open.
ing day of congress. Two years ago.
soon after Speaker Cannon was sworn
in. and attempt was made to bring In
large floral pieces and place them upon
the desks of members, the speaker
issued positive orders to stop the pro-
ceeding, and the banks Of flowers re-
manned in the lobbies until they were
sent to the homes of the members. A
standing resolution Of the senate was
adopted during the last session Of con-
gress barring flowers from the senate
chamber.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
Turkev for the PreaIdent.

westerly, R. L, Nov 2S.-The pro
ducer who has made it a practice fog
years to send a Thanksgiving turkey
to the president shipped fowl weigh.
ing 81 pounds to the White House.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
LlNe Stock Markats.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock YARDS
CATTLE slow; choice. S5.250555;
prime, $4.90@6.15. HOGS active; prime
heavy, S5,10Q5.15; mediums, S5.10i
ers and pigs, S5G505; roughs, $464.60
SHEEP steady; prime wethers, $3.50
$50; common. $242 so; lambs, S50
7.b0; veal calves, S747.75.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
parslvzed and speeohless.

sedalia, Mo. Nov. o. - Robert
Brown. aged Is years, was probably
fatally injured in football game. His
body is paralyzed, and he is unable to
sneak.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
Kent Dead Body In House for Years

Kept Dead Body In House for Years,
Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 2S.-Follow-
ing the death of Mrs. Liors Thompson,
an aged and eccentric woman, a
search Of her cottage on Boyle
Heights was made and in a store room
was found box containing the corpse
of her daughter, who died q years
ago. The body Of the young woman
had been dismembsred. Whom the box
was opened a disinterment certificate
signed F. R. Boutelle, undertaken, Am
herst, Mass, November z, 1881, was
found. The body had been shipped
from the east.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
REASONABLE
FIRE SURANCE

Ward & Marshall will write fire Insurance on
your home or place of business and save you
money. Call on them at their office, next door to
Pardoe's Furniture Store, North Milford. Good
safe company, authorized by the State Insurance
Department, and rates reasonable. Call before
insuring or renewing your insurance.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-01
.IHE above picture of the
man and fish is the trade
mark ofScOtt's Emulsion,

man and tlSh IS the trade
mark ofScott's Emulsion,
and is the synonym for
strength and purity. It is sold
in almost all the civilized cOun-
tries of the globe.
If the cod fish became extinct
it would be a worldwide calam-
ity, because the oil that comes
from it's liver surpasses all other
fats i'll nourishing and life-giving
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietors of Scott's Emul-
sion found a way of preparing
cod liver oil so that everyone can
take it and get the full value Of
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. Scott's Emulsion NJ
best thing in the world n. ni9,
backward child L, thin, delicate
people, and all conditions of
wasting and lost strength.
/ Send for free sample
SCOTT 8 BOVINE, CHEMISTS
4Os-41s PEARL STREET, NEW YORK
soc. and SI.OO. An druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Winthrop College.
Scholarship and Entrance
Examination.
Exannintion.

The examination for the award of va
cant scholarships in Winthrop college
and for the admission of new students
will be held at the County Court House
on Friday, July Z, at a. m. Appi-
cants must not be less than fifteen years
Of age. When scholarships are vacated
after July 7, they will be awarded to those
making the highest average at this ex-
animation provided they meet the condi-
tions Of the award. Applicants for
scholarships should write to President
johnson before the examination for
scholarship application blanks
Scholarships are worth 500 and free
tuition. The next session will open
September 10th, 1905. For further in
formation and catalogue, address Pres.
D. B. JOHNSON, Rock Hill, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Deserving Of Communication.

Deserving Of commenaation.
DR.. j. j. Wingard is certainly de.
serving Of the thanks Of this com.
munity for the able manner in which
hehas handled the smallpox situation.
It is unquestionably due to the
prompt measures that he used in
isolatiDg patients and forcing vacci-
nation that the disease was stamped
out as quickly as it was.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Warming.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO
" all persons not to employ or harbor
in any way whatever, JAMES Wlngard,
white, as he has contracted to work a
crop OH shares for me during 1908. The
law will be enforced against violators OF
this notice. 7. 5. NICHOLS.
May 9Th, 1905. 3w29.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
The Strawberry Losses.

Wilmington, May 15-The settle
nent to be made by the Armour car
line for the berries lost during the
first four days of May on account OF
the car shortage is bassed on grad
usted schedule. Two dollars crate
was agreed on for the first day and
Is cents less each succeeding day.
The losses during this period were
almost entirely in the Chadbourn Sec
tion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Up-to-date Dress Goods.

The fine line Of dress goods, dry
goods, notions and millinery carried
by VIM. Platt, Columbia are being
admired by all who have seen them.
These goods are certainly beautiful
and are the most fashionable fabrics
on the market today. Those who
love to be we'll dressed are buying
them right along because at no other
place of business can such goods be
purchased at such remarkably low
prices as they can be at Plstt's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ an election will be held May 27, 1905.
at Smith Branch School House. S. c.. for
the purpose of voting on special levy of
mills on all the taxable property in School
District No. 81 for school purposes, Polls
will be opened at a. 10. and close at
o'clock p. m, as required bv law for hold
ing such election. s. r SMITH,
Clerk Board of Trustees School District
No. 64, Lexington county, S. G.
May Is, 1905. 2w29.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
shirey--Dennis.

shirey--Dennis.
Newberry Observer,
Married, May 10, 1905, at the resi-
dence ofthe brides father, Mr.. j: B.
Depnia, Miss Lucy Dennis of New
berry county and Mr.. Scott Shirley
of Lexington county, Rev. S. P. Koon
officiating.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Professional Notice.

HAVE DECIDED TO LOCATE AT
i Lexington Court House for the prac-
tice Of mediciue and can be found in the
Smith Building, on Lower Main Street,
at all times.
J. W. SANDEL.
May 9th, 1905. 4w30.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Commencement Exercises.

Since the invitations of the CON-
mencement exercises have been print
ed, We have been requested to an
nounce the following changes: Bac'
calaurrate Sermon by Rev. R. S.
Truesdale, Sunday, May 2l. at II 8.
N. Educational sermon, Sunday,
May 21, at S:30p.m. Medal contest
by the boys, Monday, May %, 3 p. m.
Medal contest by the girls, Monday,
May % at 8: 80 p. m. Medal contest
by the boss, Tuesday, May %, at 10:
80 8. m. Class exercises, Tuesday,
May %, at 8: 80 p. m.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
& Good Opening.

There is splendid opening for a
FIRST class tourist hotel in this
place, Oar climate cannot be ex.
celled for salubriousness and health
fulness and our water is noted for
it's purity.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Services Postponed.

The regular services at Red Bank
for the 3rd Sunday are called off on
account Of pastors absence. There
will be preaching at that place on the
4th Sunday at 8 p. m. by Rev. J. E.
Strickland, pastor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Wanted,

Ore experienced fireman for twenty
horse power engine, ten good saw
mill hands, four OK drivers and two
teamsters. Apply in person to
: Rceder & Ssily,
Woodford, S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
The Place

70 buy your GUNNER shoes is at
e. p. & F. a. Davis, Columbia. They
have the most complete stock OF
{leather) shoes in everything for the
comfort Of the feet that can be had
and at prices that satisfy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Barbecue.

WYE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w class cue, with refreshments, at MIR.
jeff Prices Place, on Saturday, the 18th of
June. We will have music for the occasion
So come one and all and enjoy peasant
day.
J. M. PRICE.
P. D. NICHOLS.
May II. SWAP. pd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Locals.

veteran who wore the grey IN the
days of long ago, dropped in to see
us Friday and had his name added
TO the subscription list OF the Dis
patch.
Hon. D. Frank Edrd and Post
master Saml. j. Lesphart are in at
tendance upon the grand lodge K. OF
z. which is in session at Beaufort,
S. c., representing Lexington lodge,
134, this place.
The County Auditor and the So
licitor have developed into base ball
enthusiasts and are on the court
house green every afternoon pract-
icing with view, We believe, OF
joining the National League.
Give us call and We will con-
vince you. of the fact that We can
save you money on men and boys
shoes. Our line is new and strictly
up-to-date.
E. G.. Dreher & Go.
Some Of the Lexington traders
have returned from q shopping trip
to Mimnaugh's Mammoth Depart
ment Store, Columbis, we'll pleased
with his pretty summer goods as
well as the prices.
Mr.. F. 81. Hendrix, who represents
Lexington on the State Board of
Equalization, will attend q very i'm
portant meeting of the Board next
week, to consider the assessment of
Che mill property Of the State.
Marks Restaurant on Depot street
has been painted inside and outside
and otherwise repaired and now pre-
sents quite cool and. refreshing
appearance. Call when you want q
first class meal at moderate price.
Uncle Jacob Price, the oldest citizen
in the Priceville section, was in town
Saturday and dropped in to see US:
He was accompanied by his grandson,
MIR. J. NJ. Price. Uncle Jake is hold.
ing his own remarkably we'll and his
years are full of honor.
For your shirting, homespun,
ginghams, cslicoes, percals, cham
breys, voiles, mulls, swisses, mohsirs,
silks, laces, collars, gloves, belts,
ready made waists, skirts and num-
erous other things at way down prices,
go to, Ballentine & %.
We sre glad to see that our people
are 90 much interested in the edu.
cation of their children that in sew
eral school districts they are willing
to vote special tax for this purpose.
Their example should be followed by
the patrons in the other school dis
tricts.
MIR. Clarence @. Graft, who is con-
nected with the surveying depart
ment of the United States govern.
ment, has been visiting at the old
homestead near CASTOR, and sent his
dollar by mail. The Dispatch has
followed MIR. Graft nearly all over
the world.
Mr.. John F. Rish, an Industrious
and honest farmer from near Ed
mund, was in town Saturday for his
pension money. John was gallant
Confederate who has never been
ashamed of his colors. He was
member Of Company I, (Capt. Gun
ter) goth regiment.
A we'll selected stock of general
merchandise can always be found at
II. M. Vineyards. We are after you
for your trade, and We will catch you
il the best goods at the lowest
prices and polite attention will be
an inducement.
Mr.. Edward Heber Rawl, formerly
of this county but now resident of
Charleston having succeeded in knock
ing the last remaining portion of the
great Eagle into splinters at the Gold.
en- Jubilee of the German Rifee, was
crowned king of the Gesellschaft and
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
A. J. FOX,
Life and Fire Insurance
and
Real Estate Agent,
Lexington, S. G.
ONLY FIRST CLASS CON-
PANIES REPRESENTED.

ONLY FIRST CLASS CON-
PANIES REPRESENTED.
Prompt and careful attention
given to buying and selling Real
Estate, both town and country.
Correspondence respectfully solic-
tied.
For Sale.
One resident lot on Main street,
Lexington, S. G.
IL acres, half mile from Lex
ington. Good dwelling.
1875 acres on Saluda River be-
tween Hony's and Amick's Ferry,
known as the "Old John Lang
ford Homestead. Good new
dwelling, barn and one tenant
house. Good orchard.
Is to 20 acres, near Lexington
Fair Ground. Fine land for
truck farming.
6 acres adjoining Lexington
Fair Grounds.
One valuable lot and improve
ments in the town Of Lexington,
S. @.
Wanted:
One to two hundred acres saw
mill timber.
About 100 acres farming land
not over 4 miles from Lexington.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
For Sale,

For Sale,
A yoke of we'll broken heavy oxen.
For further information apply to or
address, S. +. Long,
Lexington, R F. D 3.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Long Branch Items.

Long Branch Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The farmers are very busy plow-
ing these days.
These warm days sure makes one
feel lszy, but this won't do for FARM
ers.
We were deeply aud sorely strick-
en- on Monday last to learn Of the
recent death of our estimable friend
and favorite physician, M. Q Hen
dirk. We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Wayside Girl.
The friends of Col. Elbert 81. Aull,
Editor of the Newberry Herald and
News, are pushing him vigorously for
Secretary of State, and the proba-
bility is that he will receive the nom.
ination.
Fierce fighting has been going on
for the last two weeks on the island
of Jolo between the outlaw Moro
chief, Pals, with 600 we'll armed
followers and troops under the per-
sonal command of Major General
Leonard Wood. Psla's losses are
300 killed while those of Gen. Wood
are seven killed and 19 wounded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17

Fer Sale,
One 60 saw Winship gin, feeder and
condenser. One 48 inch inserted
tooth Diston saw.
J. z. Swygert,
OWES Selwood, S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-05-17
Special School Tax Election.

May II.