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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
LOVELACE ON VA WAY
TO NORTHERN PRISON
WILL RETURN AND SHOW UP
"cARD sHARPs"
Postmaster Ruined Through Friendly
Poker Games Promises Startling
Disclosures When He Is
Released from Jail

Confident of the outcome of the flu
ture, Charles e. Lovelace. the former
postmaster at Ocean Park, recently
convicted of embezzlement of postal
funds. left on the Southern Pacific
Owl train yesterday afternoon at o
o'clock for San Quentin to begin his
three years sentence.
Although Lovelace, who has been in
the county Jail awaiting his removal
to the penitentiary, does not know of
the petition his friends are going to
send on his behalf to President Roose-
welt, asking that he be pardoned, he
has fully made up his mind to make
the most of his life, and the officials
expect he will have record of the
Mrs. Lovelace is joyously expectant
that the petition be acted favorably
upon by President Roosevelt.
Seven days a month are taken off for
good behavior, and this would make
about eight months in his case to be
deducted from his term of imprison-
ment, which would thus be only little
less than two years and four months
in duration.
Deputy United States Marshal Bert
Franklin and Guard Gus Brossmer, &C
companied Lovelace. from Los Angeles
on the train.
Lovelace declared before leaving for
the north that the social poker games
at the beach cities have been the cause
of the financial ruin of a dozen men to
his knowledge, and although he was not
injured by some professional card
sharps' whom he said were working
their game by the shore, yet he knew
that when he was intoxicated certain
prominent citizens of Ocean Park took
from him money orders for his losses.
although they knew the Issuance OF
these was q felony.
Lovelace is not bitter. He takes his
share of the blame, but he says upon
his return from the penitentiary he Will
show up the men who are running the
"uuiet little games" at Ocean Park and
nearby cities, and put an end to their
poker successes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
CASE POSTPONED OWING
TO ABSENCE OF WITNESS

Owing to the complaining witness,
John Hansen, a seaman, failing to ap-
pear his case against Capt. Austin
Keegan. which was to have come up in
the federal court, has been indefinitely
postponed.
Hansen visited the office of United
States District Attorney Lawler two
months ago and swore to a complaint,
charging Capt. Keegan of the four
masted schooner Cecilia Sudden with
battery on the high seas.
Keegan was ready to sail his ship
from San Pedro, but was taken to
court, arraigned released under $500
bonds and the hearing set for Novem~
Der 81. The delay in sailing cost him
500. Not a word has been heard from
Hansen, the much abused sailor, since
that time. The skipper is thinking that
Hanson is another "Flying Dutchman."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
The Twelve Gentlemen
Martyrs

By Richard LIE Gallienne. A re-
markably thrilling and absorbing
story based on a big sensation.
A dozen murders committed in
one night in the name Of the
American people!" Every victim
Is marked with the mystic letters,
s. s. A. N.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
RUNAWAY TEAM NEARLY
CAUSES DEATH OF DRIVER

James Barry, teamster employed
by the Hillside Construction company,
had a narrow escape from serious in
jury yesterday. Barry was driving a
team of four horses which became
frightened at a street railway emer-
gency tower at Avenue Nineteen and
Downey avenue.
The horses turned into Avenue Nine
teen at a gallop, and as they swung
around the corner a trace broke. The
team barely missed two fire depart
ment horses which We're being exer-
cised.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
TO HOLD EXAMINATION

The United States civil service COM
mission announces the following exam
nations to be held on dates named
below:
February 10 and 20-Artist and drafts
man. $1,000 per annum; physician
(male), Panama service, $3.50 per month;
editorial clerk, census office, $1,000 per
annum.
February 26-Veterinary inspector.
$140O to $500 per annum.
Harch A and 5-Food and drug in
spector (male), $1,000 to $500.
Application blanks and additional in
formation may be obtained from the
secretary of the local board of exam
liners. room %. postoffice.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
New York's Strain on
the Purse Strings

The ruinous tolls which are de-
manded by the Great, Greedy,
Metropolis for the mere privilege
of living. How incomes melt away
before the scorching breath of
the demon Of expense. Impress
sive facts and figures given by
Mabel Potter Daggett.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
CLAIM RESTAURANT LICENSE
LAW is UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Charged with failing to procure a
license for his restaurant, F. A. Grun-
valid, keeper of restaurant at 231
East Seventh street, Is on trial before
a jury in Police Justice Austin's court.
Grunwald's attorneys declare that as
stores selling notions, shoes and cloth
ing, musical Instruments meat mar
kets and other similar places are not
made to pay license the law compel
ling restaurant proprietors to pay for a
license is unconstitutional.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
CEASE RECRUITING MEN
FOR Philippine SERVICE

At the United States army recruiting
office on North Main street no more
men are taken for Philippine service,
as the quota of troops for that work is
complete.
Consequently men who seek to enter
the service, if accepted, are assigned
to army posts in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22
The Master Builder O
Standard Oil

A brilliant pen picture of S. G. 7.
Dodd, inventor Of trusts and the
real organizer and protector Of
the greatest trust in the world,
by Herbert N. Casson. One Of
the most remarkable stories in the
series on Corporation Lawyers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-22

Richard Barry fares forth among
the outcast gods of the big Met
ropolis and tells about the frenzy
and fanaticism of their worship
ers. How the cult of Krishna,
god of Hove" operates. Some
queer doings in the name of
religion.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County of Lancaster,

NouhtJ VI
In the Court Of Common Pleas.
Ida A. Nisbet, Iona May Nisbet,
Emma Lee Nisbet, Evelyn r. Mis-
bet, Ola Louise Nisbet and TAYLOR
Z. Nisbet, Orman A. Nisbet. New
ton A. Nisbet, by their guardian
ad litem, r.. M CroXtOn, Plaintiffs,
versus
j. Edwin Nisbet individually and as
Administrator of the estate of Ed
win w. Nisbet Deceased. Defendant.
By virtue Of an order of court made
In the above stated cause by Judge
ID. f. Hydrick, bearing date Decem>
ber lst, 1908, the undersigned will sell
at public auction, at the Court House
steps. to the highest bidder, on the
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY.
1899, all that piece, parcel or tract of
land, situate, lying and being in In
dian Land Township, COunty Of Lam
caster and State of South Carolina.
about two miles north Of Van Wyck.
on the Northwest side of Twelve Mile
creek. and on the East side OF River
road, leading from Six Mile church.
and containing One Hundred and
Forty-nine (l49) acres, more or less,
and bounded as follows, to wit: On
the North by lands Of DIR j. d. Mis-
bet and estate lands Of a. w. Heath.
deceased; South by lands of Mrs.
Martha ). Tillman, DR.. J. d. Nisbet
and Twelve Mile creek; East By es-
tate lands of A w. Heath, decessed
and Twelve Mile creek, and on the
west by lands of DR.. J. d. Nisbet.
q. All that piece, parcel or tract
OF land situate in the County and
State aforesaid. lying between the
waters OF Waxhaw and Twelve Mile
creeks, containing Two Hundred and
fifty (25O) acres, more or less, bounded
on the north by lands Of X. III. Mas
sey aud A. Obenoskey; on the East
by lands OF DR.. ID. Nisbet; on the
South by lands OF DR.. j. ID. Nisbet
and Mrs. SalIie Stewart; and on the
West by estate lands Of A. w. Heath,
deceased, and X. III Massey.
3. Also all that piece, parcel or
tract OF land situate in the County
and state aforesaid. containing
Eleven and one-Lalf IA acres, more
or less, bounded on the North by es-
tate lands of Mrs. Lula l.. Nisbet, de
oeased; on the East by lands of DR.. j
ID. Nisbet; on the south by lands Of
Dr. j. ID. Nisbet; and on the West by
lands Of Mrs. Sallie Stewart.
Terms OF saley cash; purchaser or
purchasers to paw for papers.
J3 +. GREGORY,
Clerk G.. G., u. L.C.
Chas. ID. Jones, Slaintiffs' Atty.
Lancaster. ). C., Pee. 5, 1908.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
DIR. Shops
Restorative
FUNDERBURK PHARMACY.

house and shot his dog, where
upon Hatch and his son got their
guns and went out to reconnoiter.
Some distance down the street
they met Bowden, whom the ell
der Hatch Immediately accused
of shooting his dog. Hot words
ensued and Bowden shot Hatch
through the heart with a pistol,
from which death resulted in
stantly. Thereupon the younger
Hatch shot Bowden with both
loads of his shotgun but inflict-
ing only flesh wounds, from
which Bowden is confined to his
bed.
Bowden gives as his reason for
being on the streets at the above
unusual hour, resulting in tie
death of Hatch, that he had
negro in the lock up and as mayor
of the town had gone to look
after his prisoners comfort, it
having turned cold during the
night, and that ne was on this
errand when encountered by the
Hatches.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
Mayor of North Carolina Town
Kills Man About a Dog.

Goldsboro special in Charlotte
Observer: Early this morning
news reached here that in the
night Mr.. Ira Hatch, living at
Dudley, had been shot and killed
by Mr.. Badger j. Bowden, a
young man of that place, the son
of Mr.. W. b. Bowden and mayor
of Dudley. Bow6en is in bed
from wounds received immedi-
ately after from shotgun in the
hands of the dead mans son.
The dead man was brother of
Mr.. j. r. Hatch, clerk of the
Superior Court of this county,
who went early this morning to
the scene OF the tragedy, as did
also the coroner and the sheriff,
and at this writing an investiga-
ton is being held.
From what The Observer cor
respondent could gather it seems
that Bowden and Hatch were at
variance, and about l O'Clock this
morning some one passed Hatch g
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23

Coughs that are tight, or distressing tickle
ing coughs, get quick and certain help
from DIR. Shops Cough Remedy. On
this account druggists everywhere ar.
favoring DR.. Shoop's Cough Kennedy
And it is entirely free from Opium, Chic
roform, or any other stupetying drug
The tender leaves of harmless lung.
healing mountainous shrub give to DIR.
Shoop's Cough Remedy its curative prop
critics Those leaves have the power to
calm the most distressing Cough. and to
soothe, and heal the most sensitive bron-
chial membrane. Mothers should, for
safety's sake alone, always demand DR.
Shoop's. 1t can with perfect freedom be
given to even the youngest babes Test it
once yourself. and see! Sold by Funder-
burk Pharmacy. "
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
Cashier of Defunct Bank in
North Carolina In dicted

Charlotte Observer Mr.. Lee
III. Battle, cashier of the defunct
City National Bank of Green's
boro, was indicted in the Federal
Court here yesterday, the bill of
indictment embracing 40 counts
and charging various illegal
practices. Mr.. Battle for years
has been one of Greensboro's
most prominent citizens, highly
regarded and holding various
Offices OF trust in the city and
alike CONSPICUOUS in church as
we'll as in business and financial
circles. Hence the interest
which is attached to his indict-
ment.
The bill charged three specific
forms of malpractice in the ad-
ministration of the bank affairs
by Mr.. Battle, the overdrawing
of large sums on his own account,
the privilege extended the Po.
mona Cotton Manufacturing Co.,
of which he was president, of
overdrawing its accounts some-
times as much as $4,000, and
the false returns made to the
Comptroller of Currency.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
Pleasant Valley Letter. Com.
ment on Bucket Shops
and the Price of
~ Cotton.

1t is said that death and taxes
are the two most certain things
in the world. think that the
next most certain thing is that
in the course of human events
all Southern farmers at divers
times and places theorize on and
'cuss" and discuss the price of
cotton. On seeing quite num-
ber of bales of the fleecy staple
being hauled to town a few days
ago, your correspondent fell
into a contemplative mood and
began to soliloquize somewhat
as follows: Did not he South.
ern States make a mistake when
they passed laws destroying the
bucket shops? The Southern
people are all bulls and the
members OF the New York cotton
exchange who are financially
able to do anything are nearly
all bears, and it seems that the
South in pursuing a suicidal po-
licy when she takes away from
her own people the privilege of
rendering aggressive bull sup
port to the cotton market. Daniel
J. Sully, the erstwhile cotton
king, who raised the price of cot.
ton a few years ago to II cents,
did so with the solid support of
the Southern speculators, and
did it in spite OF the combined
opposition of the rest of the Ne W
York Cotton Exchange Since
the abolition of the bucket shops
in the South the price of cotton
has gradually gone down, and
who is there to help bring it back
to a good price since the South.
ern spectators have been depriv-
ed of their only medium Of
"boosting" the market? The
bucket shops doubtless had their
bad features, but it seems some-
what absurd 10 kill the Southern
bulls on account of a so-called
moral issue and then let the
New York bears flourish like the
green bay tree. Before destroy
ing her bucket shops the South
should have restricted and re
gulated them and then proceeded
to rout the gambling element of
the New York cotton exchange.
This last we must yet do if we
would insure better price for
cotton and if the South will
make as great an effort to do
this as she did to destroy the
bucket shops, we may yet have
"peace within our borders and
prosperity within our palaces.
S. +. b.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County OF Lancaster
BY j. f.. Stewman, Esquire,
Probate Judge

Whereas, Ada Hinson made suit
to me, to grant her Letters OF Ad-
ministration OF the Estate of and
effects Of |. b Hinson.
These Are Therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors OF the said b.
Hinson, deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me in the Court of Probate
to be held at Lancaster G.. II. on
December % next after publication
thereof, at IL 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 9th
day of December Ammo Domini 1908
}. II. STEWMAN,
Judge of Probate.
December 9th, 1903. 20-23w
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23

You should always remember that IN ost
cough and cold cures are constipatlng.
Yet the most important thing to do when
you have cold is to move the bowels.
You cannot promptly cure cold until you
do this. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
stops the cough by allaying Inflammation
of the throat and lHngs, and it drives the
cold from the system by gently moving
the bowels. Children like it for it tastes
nearly az good as maple sugar. Sold by
j. f. Mackey Co. WAS
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
Indigestion

Stomach trouble is but . ymptom Of. and nos
m ITSELF o true disease. We think of Dyspepsin
Heartburn. and Indigestion as real diseases ye{
they are symptoms only OF . oertnin specific
Nerve HcknesS-nothing else.
10 was this fact that frst correctiy led DR. shoon
In the creation Of that now very popular Stomach
Remedy-Dr. Shops Restorative. Going direc1
to the stomach nerves alone brought that success
and favor to Dr. shoop and his Restorative With.
out that original and highly vital principle no
For stomach distress bloating, bilioumess bod
breath and sallow complexion. Try DR.. shoop's
Restorauvc-Tablets or Louid-and zee for your
self what IL can and win do. We cell and cheen
fully recommAnd
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23

Father OF Al Children in Peni-
tentiary.
Columbia Record: Elmer
Mayer, Of Newberry county, who
is serving sentence in the pen
itentiary for completely in the
burning of barn, is the father
OF forty one children. The man
has practically lived in obscurity,
aud the wonderful story came to
light only by chance, and the
world might never have had the
knowledge OF the unusual case of
a prodigious family had not a re-
porter learned of the facts through
a casual conversation az he
passed through the capitol
grounds where Mayer is working
with 9th ~r fellow convicts.
When Mayer began to give a
few facts about his life aud made
the astounding statement that he
is the father of nearly half a
hundred children, the reporter
began TO sit up and take notice
and few words of inquiry
brought forth the following re-
markable facts:
John Mayer, the hero of the
story, is forty-one years of age,
and has lived in Newberry coun-
ty all his life. His home is in
the country, No. 7 township.
He has taken unto himself as
many as three wives, which also
adds another interesting feature
10 his life. From the first mar
riage 20 children were born, ten
sets Of twins. Eighteen children
resulted from the second union,
the number also being twins.
The third wife, who is now liv-
ing in Newberry county, is the
mother of three children.
The children at birth were all
normal in size and the youngest,
boy, weighed 1873 pounds at
the age of II years, which is an
other remarkable feature OF this
wonderfully large family of child
rem.
Mayer thought there was moth
ing unusually interesting in con-
nection with his life, so he never
told the president about it, or
had his picture printed in the
papers at the time when Roose
velts noted remarks before the
woman's congress brought forth
many stories of large families to
prove that the nations chief
magistrate was i'm error when he
uttered his warning against race
suicide. He tolls day by day
with the guards gun always in
sight, the garb of a telon abou.
him, constant reminder Of his
violation against his country's
laws, and bearing his distinction
in silence.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23
At One Dollar

We can show you numbers of
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presents. Among them are:
Nice Silk Muff1ers, Hat Pins,
Gold brooches, Auto Scarfs,
Perfumes, Parasols, bed room
Slippers, Kid Gloves, Hair bru-
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Comfort, Slumber Robes, Sweat
ears.
For the next two weeks we
will offer the following goods
at liberal reduction:
Mems and boys Suits, Ladies'
coat Suits, Ladies Long coats,
Childrens' coats.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23

Nearly everybody knows DeWitts Little
Early Risers are the best pills made They
are small pleasant sure Little Liver pills.
Sold by j. f. Mackey Co. WAS
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-12-23

Fancy Belts.
Pretty Belt Buckles.
German Silver Purses.
Hand Bags.
Sofa Pillows.
Back Combs.
Bead and Velvet Ties.
Silk Handkerchiefs.
Linen embroidery Handke
chiefs.
Blue Moon Perfume.
Amethyst Hat Pins.
Gold Top Beauty Pins.
Brooches.
Childrens' Leggins.
Holly Box Paper.
Tray Cloths.
Center Pieces.
Fancy Collars.
Neckties.
Cuff Buttons.
Barrettes, Etc. Etc.
At SO Cents.
Bill Books.
Scarf Pins.
Fancy Stationary.
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Suspenders in Fancy boxes.
Mexican Drawn Work.
Silk Handkerchiefs.
Neckties.
Combs in Match Sets.
brooches, and still a good many
other things at the above
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-22
ATLANTIC ASS0.
AT NEWPORT

The Atlantic League wound up its short
lived career at Newport Thursday after
noon in a loosely played contest between
the Newport and Lewiston teams. which
was won by Lewiston to l. At the end
of the game the secretary of the local
club announced the disbanding of the
league. but stated that the Newport team
would remain together and play indepen-
dent ball The feature of the game was
home run by T. Sullivan of Lewiston
In the ninth inning. Mulvey. the Newport
twirler was Obliged to retire early in the
game on account of injuries to his fingers
and was succeeded by Delaney.
Lewiston .....O @ 0 3 2-7-13-0
Newport .......1 0 0 0-1- 6-3
Batteries-Irish and Monahan; Mulvey,
Delaney and Larkin. Umpire. O'kourke.
Time, Leg.
AT ATTLEBORO.
The Attleboro team of the Atlantic
League was to have played Portland at
Attleboro Thursday. but the game was
cancelled. The attendance at the local
games has been light.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-22
BASEBALL NOTES.

Cincinnati has passed the New York
Giants and going along nicely.
The st. Louis boys took the measure
of Panfer and Plank before leaving
the Quaker city.
Robert Lincoln Lowe is managing
and playing third base for the Grand
Rapids club. now leading the clubs of
the Central League.
Thornton Academy defeated Kenne~
bunk High at Saco Wednesday. 9 to
0. Titcomb pitched fine game and
was we'll supported throughout.
Boston Globe: Clark Griffith never
lost an opportunity during the Detroit
games this week to remind the men,
bers of the Tiger team what he
thought of lot of players who lost
four straight to the Cubs last fall.
Manager Jennings got back at Griffith
so strong that he was put off the field
and later suspended by President
Johnson Most any man would object
to be reminded of unpleasant facts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-22
in WORLDOF SPORTS.
Maine College
Baseball Notes,

Tomorrow's games are Bowdoin VS..
Colby at Waterville and Bates VS.. U. of
M. at Orono.
Stanwood, the Bowdoin captain. and
Stanwood the U. of NJ. second base
Hebron stars.
Over around Orono they would like
to get hold of the man who sent out
the newspaper story that the Rowdoin
nine was crippled" when it went over
there Wednesday.
Somehow Goode, Colby's star
pitcher. is not in his old time four this
spring. Those who saw his work in
the Aroostook League last summer
cannot understand the change.
Capt Stanwood of the Rowdoin team
is to try out with the Providence
Eastern League team as soon as col
lege closes. This is his fourth and
last year of college baseball.
Coach Fitzmaurice of Maine is to
manage the Old Town team this sum
mer and will have several of the Orono
boys in his aggregation,
Both Bates and Maine have Fresh
and McHale who are sure to make
good before they get their diplomas.
Both the Bowdoin and Maine catch
ers, Bower and Smith, are former Ed
ward Little players. They are good
men but hardly in the class with
| Dwyer of Colby or Stone of Bates.
| John Manter, the Bowdoin second
baSeban is the greatest infielder in
| the Col 'ege League He also leads his
team at the bat, and that is quite a
distinction on Il team to which all
pitcers look alike.
There are two postponed games in
| the College League to be played off as
the result of the rain which prevented
| the games scheduled for May 8. They
| are Bowdoin VS.. L. of NJ at Bruins
| wick and Colby VS. Bates at Waterville
Rawson, the Colby coach, is an Old
| time star and he works hard, but thus
far this season Colby has been hope
| lessly in the clutches of hoOdoo. This
| is a new experience for a Colby nine
for usually it is near the top of the
list instead of at the bottom.
Files Of Bowdoin is in a class by
| himself among Maine college pitchers
this year. His victories over Prince
! ton, Brown and Tufts and the small
| scores to which he held Harvard, Dart
mouth and Williams, as well the way
in which he has the batters of the
| other Maine teams a his mercy stamps
him as one of the best college twrlers
| in the country.