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The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
PASSING OF THE PASS.
Era of Equality of Rates and serv-
ice in Minnesota.

From the Duluth Herald
From and after January !. 1905" so
says the law. there shall be no more
passes in Minnesota. That means not
only railroad passes, but all special priv
ileges or reductions in rates that do not
apply to everybody alike, whether It is
in the transportation Of men. goods, or
messages. 1t applies to telegraph, tele-
phone, street railroad. and express COM
pany as well as to railroad. The evident
object % the law is 70 put all patrons of
the great public service corporations upon
the same footing
This Is as it should be. The special
privilege, whether il was extended by a
railroad. an express company, a telegraph
or telephone company. or q street rail-
road. was always corrupt and a means of
corruption. The lawmaker who accepted
free privileges from the public service
corporation perhaps did not realize that
he was accepting a bribe. but for what
other purpose was the courtesy ex-
tended? II was not because the law
maker was better looking than other
=
than the common run, or because he was
especially deserving It was because. in
his official capacity, he had 10 deal with
matters Of deep interest 10 the corpora
ton. and the corporation. therefore.
wished 10 acquire his friendship and good
Will II It could be bought with a free
pass. it was bought eheaply.
But the point Of it is that ii was bought
at the expense of the rest Of the people.
The voters who put the pass-accepung
iaWmakeT into Office had to pay full rates
10 transport themselves. their goods. or
their messages, and they had to pay
enough 10 cover the cost Of buying the
goodwill Of the lawmaker by providing
free transportation for his person, his
goods and his messages.
The pass IS about to depart from the
State. and il VIII never come again. Il
never should come again, because Il was
the sign and symbol Of a day when the
peoples interests were betrayed for a
price
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
POLYGAMY PASSING AWAY.
Utah Senator Declares Plural Mar
Fiages Have Disappeared.


Senator Reed sm0ot, in North American Review.
It is well TO be fair in referring to Utah,
as TO other localities. That some differ
with me in this attitude, I am convinced
from the persistent calumny and mis-
representation which they put forth. But.
just the same, I maintain that 1t is we'll
TO be faiT-indeed. il is the better course
with Utah as with other States
Under pressure from within as well as
from without. the Mormon Church, in the
year 1890, adopted a church manifesto re-
quiring a cessation of poIygamy, or the
marrying OF plural wives, which il had
been practicing in this nation against
the national sentiment. In 1886, Utah was
admitted TO Statehood, one condition be-
ing that polygamous or plural marriages
should be forever prohibited. This condi-
ton was complied with in the State con-
stitution. which applies q penalty Of five
years Imprisonment and $500 fine for each
case Of polygamy.
In the recent investigation by the United
States Senate, in what is known as the
Reed Smoot case, it was proved conclu-
sively that since the manifesto Of 1890
there had not been celebrated in Utah
or elsewhere throughout the United
States, for that matter-a solitary polyg-
amous marriage by or with the consent,
.eonnivance, countenance. sanction, or ap-
proval of the Mormon Church. The SEN
ate inquiry established clearly that
polygamous marriages in Utah became a
thing Of the past more than sixteen years
ago, and that no polygamous relations
assumed since 1890 have received the sane
tion of the church. a certain class Of
preachers and politicians seem TO regret
the fact, as il removes a notable excuse
for assaillng the Mormon Church; but It
is a fact, nevertheless, established beyond
successful dispute.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
May be a t-Uther Of William II. Tai
But he amt no brother Of mine.
Music for the misses.

Opera and concerts in Dresden are
within the reach of all. The most ex-
pensive seats in the house cost about g,
and there are others from which one can
hear perfectly. but not see the stage.
which cost about 15 cents. The English
and American residents. students, &c,
frequent the fourth gallery. says Laura
Lindsay Carter. in the Travel Magazine.
The acoustics are perfect, and very many
people consider seats here the more de-
sirable. The opera season begins about
the 10th of September and lasts through
out the year. with a holiday of six
weeks in summer, and presents the most
artistic performance in all Germany.
Besides the frequent performance of
opera, two series OF symphony concerts
are given during the winter In the opera
house. It is often difficult to secure
tickets for these concerts, but the re-
hearsals are public and the price of
seats small
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
FORESTRY IN ALABAMA.
Provision Made for Conservation
of states Resources.


From Forestry and Irrigation Magazine.
That the people of Alabama are ready
to take a decided step in advance so far
as regards the creation of a proper forest
policy, is shown by the provisions Of a
bill which was enacted by the legislature
at its recent special session.
When GOV. Conner issued his call for an
extra session he inserted a clause which
permitted the discussion and enactment Of
measures designed to protect the rapidly
disappearing forest resources Of the State,
A committee was appointed 10 study the
subject and 20 suggest the provisions for
the proposed bill This committee re-
quested the assistance of the Forest Serv-
ice, and as a result OF their deliberations
a bill was put through which provides for
the appointment Of a nonpartsan Statt
commission of forestry, which shall over
see all forest matters Of the state and
take all possible measures to promote a
proper appreciation of the benefits to be
derived from forest preservation
Provision is made for the future creation
of State forest reserves. Forest planta-
llUISs AA4QEA Gel ldAiA %btAAltADii6t are ~ t1
exempted from taxation for a period OF
ten years. fairly complete fire law Is
included In the BILL and the county game
and fish wardens, and other State and
county officials. are declared forest
wardens as well.
The governor. also under certain 'condi-
tions. has the power to appoint forest
wardens, and provision is made for their
remuneration. A small appropriation is
made for carrying out the provisions
Of the BILL and foTget reservation fund
is created into which all fines. foTfeituTes.
and penalties arising from violations OF
the law are TO be paid.
There are, in addition, several other
provisions OF less general interest. II
lis especially 10 be regretted that con-
sttutional restrictions prevented the en-
actment of measures for the relief Of the
present heavy taxation on Cut-Over lands
This is one Of the most serious problems
which the proposed commission will be
called upon 10 solve. Denuded land, how
ever. which Is properly cared for during
a period of ten years will be exempted
from taxation.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
nenver,s New Auditorium.

From the Hartford CUlFant.
The Denver Auditorium is the name Of
the building in which the Democratic ma
tional convention will meet next year.
The building is not finished yet-about
half finished we should say, from the
looks of the lsketch: that is to say, ii is
still a part Of the growing West When
finished, the structure will be 26O feet
long, 16S feet wide. and 80 feet high. It's
exterior appearance Will be stately and
impressive. The normal seating capacity
of this building will be 1900, but by utiliz-
ing the aisle spaces it is reckoned that
Il, 500 people can be crowded into it. The
cost will be S425, 900, and Denver has
raised the money by a special sale of city
bonds Denver drew the convention prize
this year by a long shot; but whether
she can do as well in later years remains
TO be seen. At any rate, she is seriously
preparing to make good on the Demo-
cratic Presidential convention of next
summer.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
Presence of Mind

From the san Francisco Chronicle
When Eugene Cowles was boy in Chi
cago he used to act in amateur theatri-
Gals. and he tells good story Of one Of
his young friends who appeared With him.
His name was Littlehale." says Cowles.
"and In one of our shows he had to
plunge into a river, pursued by a wild
beast. The river was invisible to the au-
dience and We fixed it so that Littlehale
should leap, disappear. and strike a mat
tress In the wings while a stage hand
should drop a big rock in tub so as 10
make a splash. The leap worked mag
niicently In rehearsal. but the night Of
the performance the stage hand forgot
the mattress and the tub When Little
hale jumped he fell eight feet to the oak
an floor beneath and the crash was such
a tremendous one that the audience not
knowing the circumstances, began to
laugh. l'ttlehale was equal TO the situa-
ton. 'Hsavens,' he shouted from below
the stage, the waters frozen!
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
Professional Ethics.

From the Philadelphis Public Ledger
You'll have to send for another dec
tor" said the one who had been called.
after a glance at the patient.
Am so sick as that?" gasped the
sufferer.
II don't know Just how sick you are,
replied the man Of medicine, "but know
you are the lawyer who cross-examined
me when l appeared as an expert wit
ness. My conscience won't let me kill
you. and I'll be hanged If I want to cure
you. Good day."
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
Impudent Boy.
rom the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Mamma" asked Tommy. what year
were you and papa married?"
in the year 1895, DEAR" answered .Irs.
Hunker.
WAS that leap year?'
II believe it was"
why, mamma, did you have to"
mo, didn't, you insolent little rascaIg'
interrupted his indignant mother And
I've a great mind to spank you for think
h,g Of it,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
The civil and the Military.

From the Boston Transcript
We have naval officers discussing
service matters which would better be
kept secret, apparently unmindfuI that
the incidental revelations may benefit
possible public enemies, and army Off
GERS expressing dissent from policies in
the formation of which they are not
entitled to hate a voice. At a recent
meeting and banquet in Washington of
a society composed Of officers who had
served in the Philippines. the company
sang a song. the burden of which is
that the little brown brother
May be a i-Uther Of William H. Taft
But he amt no brother Of mine,
Imagine a German military society
singing a song obviously intended to
bring into contempt a public policy Of
the Minister of War. The imagination
is hardly equal to comprehending such
an occurrence in Berlin without compre-
hending the exemplary punishment OF
the offenders.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
Virtue Rewarded.

From ths New York Tribune.
We congratulate South Carolina as one
Of the few Southern States that have not
lost their heads and got into a hrawl
with the railroads. The action of the
Southern Railway In reducing fares is
the reward of virtue.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
Compulsorr Moderation.

From the Richmond News Leader
The Atlanta Constitution calls for
SANITY, Justice. and Moderation" in the
South. Well, in one thing Georgia at
least has 10 be neutrality-suspicious.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
SOCIAL HINTS FROM THE ARBITER
Young Women Find Washington an Excellent City
from an Educational Viewpoint.

NoTE-The Arbiter viii be glad 70 answer any
questions Of a social nature that may be sub
mitted Such questions should be addressed 20
The Arbiter. care The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
Out of the Mouths of Babes

Little Fred-What did mamma mean
when she said that Mrs. Nextdoor was
quaint"
Little Myra-I guess she meant she
didn't want TO express her real opinion
OF her
Small Sylvia-Did you ask papa why
the pen is said to be mightier than the
sword?
Little Gregory-Yes; he said it was be-
cause man couldn't sign checks with
a sword
Anxious Mother-Bobby, you must re-
member TO use your right hand more.
don't want you TO become left-handed.
Bobby-Why, mamma, some Of the best
pitchers in the league are southpaws.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12

2 Question: have seen it stated in various pa
pes, generally stated in fact that the present Min
lister from Greece Is the first from that country
ever accredited 70 the United States yet am posi-
tive that / have read in some book on diplomacy
that years ago Greece was represented in Washing
ton. Can you give me any information on the mat
ter. OF can you tell ne where ] can 50 10 find itY
Answer-There was a minister accredit-
ed here from Greece In the latter part Of
the last century whose name fails me. but
you could doubtless find it IN an old dip
lomatic list in the library of the State De-
partment.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12

s. Question-Can you tell ne. dear sir. who ii was
said be liked breakfast parties because no one was
remark quoted at breakfast the other day BY the
most coneeited man At the table, and / don't think
there Sas person there lacking in conceit. except
Of course, myself
AnsWer-Sydney Smith. But don't you
think that to find all Of your fellow-con-
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12

). Question--Is it true that Mrs Cobden-sander-
son said she had supposed that the women Of Colo
rado and Wyoming were cultivated those Of
Australia and New Zealand2 II she had supposed
50, what led her to change her mindf
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
a COLORADO WOMAN,
Who Is mud Of the women Of her STAT.

Answer-It is a difficult matter to quo e
any one accurately, but in speaking of
the women OF Colorado and Wyoming
Mrs Golden n-SandeBson had no intention
o. making an invidious comparison. She
said, in effect. that while the exercise of
the franchise had been a success with
the women Of Australia and New Zea-
land, IL had been a failure In Colorado
and Wyoming, and she could not under
stand why, as she felt sure that the
women of those States were quite as cul-
tured as the women Of the countries she
bo flaapffoura
The Washington herald., 1908-01-12

Answer-A pretty muslin, chanie. or a
simple silk would be suitable frock for
such an occasion. It is too informal an
affair for ordinary street costume, too
formal for full evening dress. but much
Is excused in a schoolgirl. Formerly such
a function would be termed dancing re-
ception"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-12
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here ans
There by a Dispatch Man.

Mrs. W. P. Roof is on visit to
relatives at Chapiu.
Mr.. Melton Lorick, of Brookland,
is visiting relatives in town.
Several of our young folks attended
the reunion at Little Mountain last
week.
Mr.. J. Lloyd Eargle, The Dispatch IS
wide-awake Delmar correspondent,
was in town Monday.
Mrs. Ellen Seay and family, of Co.
lumbia, are visiting friends and rela'
tives in and around Lexington.
Prof. and Mrs. F. W. Rauch and
little daughter have returned from a
delightful visit to relatives and friends
in Georgia.
Mrs. J. Luther Long, who has been
quite ill with fever for several days
past, is no better much to the regret
of her host of friends.
Miss Mary E. Harman has returned
to Batesburg after delightful visit to
her old home and friends around Lex
ington.
The sincerest thanks of the Ladies'
Aid society of the Baptist church are
extended to all those who helped
make their social success.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Rhude Meetze
and little son, of Columbia, are visit
ing the formers mother, Mrs. John
II. Meetze, and other relatives here.
Misses Caro- and Ruth Efrd have
returned from delightful visit to the
Misses Ethel and Nellie Caughman in
Columbia.
Mr.. G.. A. Lucas, the popular piano
man from Augusta, spent a couple
DAYS here last week. He will shortly
visit Boston and other points in the
north.
All of the candidates and quite a
number of others from this place at
tended the campaign meeting at Sum-
merland yesterday.
The Whitten Dry Goods company,
of Batesburg, is conducting. a clean
sweep clearance sale at cost and you
had best 60 now.
Miss Sadie Raysor, of St. Matth-
ews, is the beautiful and lovely guest
of Miss Anna Martha Meetze at the
Meetze hotel.
Mr.. A. B. Meetze, of Baldoc, S. c.,
is visiting relatives in and around
town. He gave US pleasant call
yesterday.
The many friends of Mrs. A. Marks
will be glad to learn that she is i'm
proving from her recent attack Of
fever.
Congressman Lever will address a
big meeting of farmers at Pendleton
on Friday. He will be at the Brook
land meeting on Saturday, county
campaign day.
We are giving good deal of our
space this week to the candidates. A
representative of The Dispatch will
attend the Brookland meeting on
Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Dominick, of New
berry, one of the most intellectual and
charming young women in South
Carolina, is teacher in the teachers
institute now in session here. Miss
Dominick is extremely popular in
Lexington and her many friends are
delighted to have her here.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-12
M MIMNAUGH'S DEPARTMENT STORE, COLUMBIA

Let every body in the county start
now and grange for an exhibit at the
Lexington county fair.
Mrs. Mary A. Haltiwanger returned
to Batesburg yesterday after visit to
the family of her son, Mr.. D. r. Hal
tiwanger.
Mrs. D. Job Harman and son, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. o. F.
Hendrix, have returned from an ex-
tended visit among relatives and
friends in Saluda county.
Capt. w. n. Mcneil, of Hamlet, N.
c., road master of the Seaboard rail-
way and a capable official, visited his
wife's father, Mr.. G.. A. Goodwin, on
campaign day at CASTOR.
Mrs. G. F. Snyder and children re-
turned to their home in Florida, after
spending several weeks with Mrs.
Snyder's parents, Col. and Mrs. M. D.
Harman.
Miss Mittie Galloway, a charming
and accomplished young lady Of
Hamlet, N. c., returned home Tues
day of last week, after quite a pleas
ant visit to friends at CASTOR.
Mr.. w. L. Taylor was in town Mon
day making deed of the old Boliver l.
Hayes place to MIR. J. Lloyd Eargle.
William is a good man and we are
always glad to see the light of his be-
nign countenaoce.
The Editor of The Dispatch will at
tend the campaign meetings in the
Fork next week. All who are due US
anything will please have the money
ready for him. Every little helps"
Misses Lula Hammer and Anna
Martha Meetze most charmingly en-
tertained last evening in honor of
Misses Elizabeth Doplinick, of New
berry, and Sadie Raysor, of ST Matth-
eWs.
Misses Pearl and Josie Hammer,
of Columbia, after spending few
weeks with their sister, Mrs. w. E.
Garrett, in Atlanta, are now on a
visit to Mr.. James w. Corley's fam
lily here.
Tommie Mitchell, of Irene. who
was recently operated on for appendi-
citis and peritonitis, the operation be-
ing performed by Dr. E. P. Derrick
of Lexington, and DR.. Owens of Co.
]umbia, was doing well at last &C
counts.
Messrs. F. E. Dreher, Samuel j.
Leaphart and Samuel P. Roof, left on
Saturday night for Charleston, where
they took a steamer Sunday morning
for New York and other points of
interest. They will be away for about
ten days.
The many friends of Mr.. R. D.
Smith will be glad to learn that he is
now recovering from severe attack
of pneumonia at his old home in Lees
vile, and will soon be able to 60 to
the springs, where he hopes to regain
his health.
Mr.. G. S. Goodwin will furnish a
barbecue at CASTOR, on election day,
August 25th. The price for dinner
and lemonade will be only 25 cents.
Mr.. Goodwin furnished most excel
lent dinner on campaign day, and he
will do so again on the 25th.
Mr.. B. R. Cooner, head of the Co.
lumbia, Grain and Provision company,
came over in his handsome automo-
bile on Sunday afternoon. 'Bun' is
a mighty fine fellow, but we register
a kick against his laying all claim to
our girls. But We'll make it even for
we are casting gooegoo eyes at some
Of NrlDmbia,s charming damsels
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-12

For Sale-A New Davis (Unique)
sewing machine, improved drop
head, cheap either for cash or on
easy payments-installment plan-a
bargain. Apply at this flee. If
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-12

Let everybody attend the barbecue
of Wingard & Wingard at Midway on
Saturday, August Is. The best cue of
the season. Especial attention will be
given to women and children.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-12
Barbecue.

We will furnish frstclass barbecue
with refreshments at NJ. G. Shirey's
place, near Anick's ferry, on August
29th. Candidates are especially invited
to address the audience. Dinner reason
able. 4W43 Shirey & kinard.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-08-12


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28

JAPAN SE. experienced butler: honest.
sober capable. long one place Kahn. II
Concord st. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-28

COWS 1873 n 81 % DO. n. 80 IS; do. 900
s. So Il s !. a. . ~ at IS; ia DO
JeIiine. Wright Co: cows 1913 ID. at - 90; 90,
4adrew Mullen: COWS, 900 H. at So rs; do. 7s2 n,
II H. Hollis: / COW. ESQ ~ at So so; do go ID.
M fer two and M 6s ss'G
The extremely heavy receipts caused sharp break n
lower than last Friday and at The close slgs 2 lower Swst
ana closed ST of The pens had not been
e s @ at at pe ae m ad eRera lots of very
prime and veals sold early in ;he day at the Lover
3 ST. yes ~ @ with city Sc ass
per 100 b 8 do rs H. at So aa 55 do 2f p
DO ~ n so d calves $50 so n r at It e. s. So do
rs ~ + st S. 2 % d9 e. II 4 n :;
/. II Hollis: ai4 veais 1:2 h So so: Ie9 do 1ss "a
10 do III t. at $ % IS DO q do iOs
h "a so g. T., !, s p S. g. 81 lis r. ae
81 So 229 DO lI5 h. at s. 21a II do lo5 h. at So %
vsals ~ p Sc g. so a1 rs IS do It ~ 2 h.
s. mixed TO- 81 55 fed calves. SEQ h. at
M D 81 ess 49, 5s Ts ia at g j. e Sc
sanders - yeals 40 n at 81, la2 do 10, $50 III
s. s. g iia 5ei 81 g n 5s 8 f
1872 1872 d. at IS s. ri is d. 81 io5 III b. at 90 ~
&
H. at Sc; 1913 do ID s. u.s. IL do, 116 h. at
Kerns Commission Company: 81 state veals l49
H. SIS So do $50 ID. at 50, 1856 Indiana 40 10
H. 50 %; 20 do 100 Ib. at 81 ,,o. o.,
Tobin Shannon: 81 veals. 12i ID, at 90 so: "a"
do H. Sc %; % do 120 ID. at Sc 121a; a. DO
ia H. at Sc
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts for two days were
- p cars. 12529 head including 4o42 cars FOR
slaug hterers II for the market Trade opened
lambs: finish tame. with about half the
stock held The few Of sheep part clipped)
were at 81 504S6 per 100 ID unshorn lambs sold at
s. a S. %. clipped do 81 50Gs7 %; a few spring
per III; lambs weak ID q 15c; country
dressed dollhouse lambs higher at 50 So 30 per car
Sales-Kerns Commission Company: 211 unshorn
Western lambs IS III IS % per 100 lb EOS
do 50 Ib at % 20 Buffalo do 60 10, at 81 90 70
Indiana do. 40 ID 81 % clipped do "a h. at 81 70:
do. 81 h. at SO 80; 81 DO, 81 lb. at 50 90; =!
unshorn Indiana sheep. 10i II. at s. 90; 81 cPped
s Judd & clipped Buffalo lambs. 90 III,
at Sc IS: do. GO III. So go; unshorn state do.
H. at IS; / clipped sheep, 80 ID, at So buck
100 ID. at 81 40 :.
s Sanders: unshorn state lambs. 70 h: at s.; 10
clipped do. III. 81: ~ do 81 lb. at SO So un-
shorn sheep 10 ID. Sc; clipped do. lO5 ID
50 so: 16 do. 81 ID, at 81 So spring lambs at
Tobin & shannon: s clipped sheep, 80 1b.
q 81 80. 40 =,
John P Nelson: 6 clipped state sheep. 12S ID.
H0GS-Receipts for two days 81 cars
335 head. including fully five for the market
The feeling easier Buffalo advices Good
= 10 quoted at S6GS6 10 per 100
hogs nearly done for the season and are no longer
saIes-Fred Kraft. 1913 Virginia hogs. 2os ID
average. at Sc per 100 lb.