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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-11
No Extra Session Ordered
Yet--Governor Waiting on
Supreme Court.

Columbia special In yester-
days Charlotte Observer There
seems to be much impatience on
the part of a number Of we'll IN
formed people throughout the
State over the delaying and ap-
parently hesitating attitude of
Governor Ansel as to calling an
extra session of the legislature to
enact the Legislation outlined by
Attorney General Lyon and his
associates as to further defining
the powers and duties Of the dis
pensary winding up com missi on.
No less thoroughly posted and
level headed man than Senator
Nells Christensen gave out an in
terview In Augusta Sunday, in
which he said:
The Attorney General urges
that an extra session be called
to consider the matter. The
Governor has the matter under
advisement. He will assume q
very grave responsibility by re-
fuslng, as on him would then be
placed the blame should the is-
sue 90 against the State" going
on to say that the proposed legis-
latiOn would certainly be enact
ed /; that legislators who would
vote against such bill W would be
overwhelmed IN the elections.
Governor Ansel is giving the
subject his very best thought and
attention, but he is not "going
off halfgcocked." He is moving
deliberately and circumspectly,
as he does onlall important ques-
tions. He is not being urged by
his closest Lcounselors to call an
extra session at once, though it
Is not unlikely that such call
will be .issued in the next few
days. The understanding here
is that he is waiting on the de-
cision of the State Supreme Court
on the mandamus petition of At
torneys ysGeneral Lyon asking the
court to direct the commission to
pay over $4,000 from the funds
enjoined by Judge Pritchard. In
this the court is asked to pass up
on the crucial point at issue be-
tween the state and Judge Prit-
chard. If thesdecision is against
the State in all important par
tlculars, there will be no need to
call an extra session. If on the
con trary the decision is such as
to suggests&the legislation pro
posed, there will be no hesitancy
on the part of Governor Ansel in
issuing the,call.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-11
Trying to Save Life of Lloyd
Millen's Murdercr--More
than Once Respited by Gov
ernOr of N. G.

1t appears that a strong effort
is being made in North Carolina
20 save the life OF Robt. Mellow
ell, the negro under sentence Of
dea; h in that state for the brutal
murder of Lloyd Millen, clever
of young man of Lancaster coun-
ty who was acting as hagman on
train in North Carolina when
shot to death without provoca,
ton by Mcdowell, as related in
The News at the time. 1t is now
claimed that the negro is crazy.
A petition to Governor Glenn,
of North Carolina, asking his
excellency to allow the law to
take its course, was numerously
signed here this week, and will
be at once forwarded to the Gov
ernor. The sentiment in Lam
caster is unanimously in favor
of the negro's execution. The
Mcdowell Democrat, of Marion
N. c., in its issue of the 5th
instant has the following to say as
to the present status of the Nc
Dowell case:
The hanging Of Robert Nc
Dowell, the negro who killed
Flagman Millen about a year
ago, has been postponed by the
Governor to March 18th, at the
request of his attorneys, Messrs.
PleSs IL WinbOrne are endeav-
oring 10 secure Communication Of
McDowell's sentence to life i'm
prisonment. The negro was
first sentenced TO hang August
3Oth, reprieved to February 20th
and later respited by the Cover
nor till March 9th, and still
further leniency was granted
Monday when Mr.. Pless called
on the Governor and made the
request.
1t is now alleged that the ne
gro is of unsound mind aud that
it would be far better TO have
|
him serve life sentence in the
State prison than to hang him. L.
His imbecile conduct when ser
fenced and his behavior since
have caused considerable com
ment to the effect that there now
seems to be strong sentiment
that he should be imprisoned for
life to pay the penalty of his
crime. a number of prominent
citizens have written the Cover
nor asking for commutation of
McDowell's sentence to life i'm
prisonment.
The sheriff has everything in
readiness tor the execution. The
negro seems yet unconcerned,
contending that he is ready for
the execution any time.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-11

however, fairly we'll insured.
The fire was discovered this
morning about 10 O'Clock burn
ing in the centre of the ware
house which contained more than
a thousand bales.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-11
Congressman Meyer Dead.

New Orleans, SMch. 7.-Con-
gressman Adolph Meyer, for
merly an assistant adjutant gen
eral in the Confederate army,
died at his residence ere to-
day.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-11
Another Interesting Meeting
of the Hampton Literary
Society, of the Graded
Stockholders Elected.
Reported FIR The NJ wa .

ton Literary S ,cIety Of tie grad
ed school as carried on; on last
Friday afternoon was another
interesting and instruc i've one.
AS at the previous meeting, there
were several visitors, who seem
ed to be entertained. Quotations
from Shakespeare, as answered
by each me- ember as the roll was
called, were beautiful, and each
was the bearer of some great
truth. The minutes of the pre-
ceding meeting, as read by the
corresponding secretary, Miss
Nanuie Hill Moore, were full and
clearly showed that the author
is a good English scholar. The
first number on the programme
was a dazzling two-step by Miss
Margaret Moore. After this
everyone was in "a fine humor
to enjoy the balance of the pro-
gramme.
The following had good selec-
tions and executed the same in
good style:
Readers, Misses Ida Porter,
Leila Harper, Corrine Thomsou
and Mr.. Mart Cunningham.
DISCLAIMERS, Messrs Lawson
Elliott and Lucius Bennett.
The essay on Benjamin Frank
lin, by Miss Kellye Mitchell, and
on George Washington, by Miss
Mamie Dabney,a ,asalso one by Mr.
Arthur Outen, were instructive
and of high grade of work.
Miss Beth Brown entertained
us with catching selections on
the piano. Miss Robbie Porter,
the Reporter, read paper on
current events, which contained
some valuable information and
was well read. The debate fol.
lowed. The query; "Resolved :
That men of great wealth and
business affairs get more pleas
ure out of life than the ordinary
laborer," was we'll argued by
both sides. Messrs Jno. Eugene
Elliott and Willie, Edward Ply ler
brought out some forcible points
on the affirmative, while their
opponents, Mr.. Fred Blackmon
and Miss Bennie Culp, held up
their side with arguments
which won decision. Fol-
lowing h e debate Miss
Ida Lee Hill, the accom-
pished teacher of the ninth
grade, who was on for an instru
mental duet, in a graceful speech
said that Mrs. Waddy r. Thorn
son was present and would sing.
Mrs. Thomson held her hearers
spell-bound while she sang "a
beautiful little solo.
The regular quarterly election
of officers took place then. This
caused much parliamentary rul-
ings, ETC., and the retiring Pres
ident, Miss Essie Jones, clearly
demonstrated that she is a good
parliamentarian. The following,
which is good set, were finally
elected
Mr.. Larkin A Carter, presi
dent ; Mr.. b. Will Johnson, 1st
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

cording to the difficulty of the partic-
ular condition, are necessary to clear
a ditch.
To secure the best service from the
ditcher, a weight of about 200 pounds
should be placed over the front end.
The essential thing to be gained is to
have the ditcher maintain smooth,
even surface on the bottom of the
ditch There is then no obstruction
to the flow of water. This requires
that soft, muddy holes be passed over
lightly and hard, high places be re-
duced. This result is obtained If the
driver shifts his weight forward or
backward as a high point or mud
hole is approached. If the driver
shifts his weight forward the point of
the ditcher is driven into the ground.
If he moves back the pressure on the
forward end is relieved and the pull
on the chain tends to raise it,
Besides clearing the ditch the ditch
err assists in preserving the slope OF
the side of the road to the bottom OF
the ditch This keeps the road safe
from possible accident to traffic from
bitches with too abrupt slopes
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

did howl and kick. Many fights oc-
Cured and at least one man was killed
in the row over the increase of taxes
necessary to build the roads. Today
man would be mobbed who suggested
a return to former conditions. The
value of every farm in the region has
been largely increased. l might al
most say doubled. The very men who
made the great fuss have received
large share of the benefit.
Since that time took active part in
a good roads campaign in another Sec
ton. The proposition was to vote
tax of one-third of one per cent for
the improvement of highways. Many
were kicking: "It would bankrupt the
county" They never could afford it."
"'Twould amount to confscation OF
property" etc. Many figures were of
fered to show that it could not be done.
1 made quite disturbance by ask
ing if any of the mathematicians pres
ent had made any calculation of the
tax we were paying in the increased
cost of transporting such products as
we had and the vast curtailment OF
possible production on account OF the
impossible condition of most of our
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15
FOR BETTER ROADS.

| enclose my copy of the Good Roads
Memorial signed with great pleasure,
as | believe this to be the most i'm
rortant question before us as farmers
today. Except, perhaps, for public
education, the money of the taxpayers
of this land cannot be as wisely ex-
pended in any other way as In build
ing first-class highways. They benefit
everybody in every way, both for bust
ness and pleasure.
In a former home I saw the country
emerge from the condition of miry,
steep, stony trails-they could hardly
be called roads-into the light and
liberty that follow the building of mod
ern well-graded and metaled roads
MY! how some of the large landholders
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15
A ROAD DITCH CLEANER.

The ditcher or ditch cleaner is a
convenient device for clearing bitches.
1t consists of a guide plank inches
by II inches by II feet, and a mold
board inches by II inches by 8 feet.
These are braced with a crosspiece 3
feet long as shown in figure 5. The
mold board should be shod with an
iron plate Il inch by 4 inches by 3
feet, held in position with 3s-inch
bolts countersunk. The cross brace
should be followed 8 inches on each
side at the middle, the following to
begin not less than 4 inches from each
end, in order that it's bearing against
the guide and mold board planks shall
not be shortened, nor the mailing
space decreased. This is done to pre-
vent earth from heaping up in front
of the brace. A light platform is need
ed to make the use of the ditcher safe.
The hitch is made as shown in figure
g. the short side of the chain being
about 2 feet inches in length and
the long side 8 feet inches. The
chain is made to pass over the mold
board, so that it may clear itself more
readily. Two or three horses, ac-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

Chehalis county commissioners have
let a contract for constructing six
miles of highway along Wishkah Riv-
err, and State Highway Commissioner
Snow has let contract for three miles
out of Hoquiam. When thesel are
completed a direct route will connect
the Sound cities with Pacific Ocean
points.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

roads? Large areas of the county rich
in natural resources were absolutely
inaccessible by wagon.
In this good country we can't afford
to allow shortsighted policy of sup
posed economy to hinder development
of our land in this same way. Let us
all pull together for better roads and
mere of them.
HENRY M. DANIEL.
Yesler, Wn
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

The Snohomish county section of the
state aid road between Everett and Sc
attic will cost $4,000 for gravel road
SO constructed that it may be macad-
amized later. This expense will be
equally divided between the county
and state.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

The split-log drag should be used to
fill in ruts and smooth the road when
not too badly washed. The drag pos
sesses great merit, and is so simple in
construction and operation that every
farmer should have one.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

Every woman reader of The Ranch
should read carefully our page ad. in
this issue back cover page. You will be
proud to wear our shirtwaists and we
guarantee satisfaction. Bergman's, at
]. Redelsheimer's, Seattle, Wash
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

Lewis county is active in pushing
highway construction
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

Whatcom county is building several
state aid roads.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

Yesler, Wn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
One of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is a
vast fund of information as to the
best methods Of promoting health and
happiness and right living and know.
ledge Of the worlds best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world
wide acceptance through the approval
Of the Well.Informed OF the World;
not of individuals only, but of the
many who have the happy faculty of
selecting and obtaining the best the
world affords.
One of the products Of that class,
OF known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and
commended by the Well.Informed of
the World as a valuable and whole
some family laxative is the well.known
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA. To
get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., only, ,9and
for sale by all leading druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
FREEWATER ADV|CES.
FLOUR GOES
TO THE ORIENTALS
Last of Seasons Hay Crop Being
Shipped-Now Selling at 81 Per
Ton-Many Real Estate Transfers
Made During the past Few Weeks
Milton's Bank Report Makes Good
Showing

Freewater, Nov. 4.-The Peacock
Mill company shipped four carloads
of flour and feed over the traction
company's lines this week to the ori-
entail markets by way of Seattle.
James Kirk of Vincent, shipped his
last carload of hay yesterday over the
o. r. e. n. These cars went to Lew
iston. idaho. The haying shipments
from the Hudson Bay country are
practically over for this season and
the hay that is left is selling at 81 a
ton.
j. II. Hall has been kept more than
busy this month with his real estate
deals. A tract of 13 acres belonging
to F.. F. Bateorff sold to the Milton
nursery for $1400. The F. E. Critten-
den house and lot in Freewater to b.
F. Young of La Grande for $4,000.
Ten acres belonging to P. o. Calvin
of Ferndale, to Walter Hammer of
Medford, Ore, for $4,000. The sale
of a two acre lot on Homelands be-
longing to j. II. Hall, sold to F. E.
Crittenden for $500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
aIhe Power of the CrOss.n

Besides offering one of the newest
and best plays in the American ltera-
ture, the management of "The Power
Of the Cross company, promise the
patrons Of The oregon theater three
high-class original specialties between
the acts, thereby doing away with the
usual long waits M. COe G.. Butler, a
well-known trick vlolinist, will play a
few changes Of the most difficult trick
violin solos. He playes the violin in
any imaginable position, even playing
It with his feet Two other good vau-
deville acts will be introduced be-
side play far above the average.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
SIX-DAY CYCLE RACE.
"Safety" VIII Come Into Its Own
Once More.

New York, Dec. 5.-That relic of a
past age, the bicycle, will come into
its own again during the coming
week, and Madison Square Garden
has been put into shape for the great
six-day race that has led to a revival
of interest in the almost moribund
sport. Tonight there will be the usu-
al preliminary short distance and mo-
tor paced events.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
In the six-day race, beginning Mon

day morning, the field OF racers gath
cred from all over the world will be
sent on its week-long journey at one
minute after midnight, but the doors
oe the garden will open tomorrow
evening and a concert will entertain
the spectators until the starting gun
Is fired.
Walter Rutt and John Stol, who
composed the German Holland team
which captured the first honors at last
years six-day cycle race are again
entered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
New store Opened.

Rogers & Pidcock. formerly propri-
etors of the Short Order Chop House
have dissolved partnership, Mr.. Pid-
cock retaining the restaurant. Mr.
Rogers has opened up a. confection-
airy store in the Lowman building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

W. r. Gwinn of Tacoma, Wash,
purchased 20 acres Of land northeast
OF Hermiston. Mr.. Gum is having
his land cleared, preparatory to the
planting Of trees in the spring when
he will return to make Hermiston his
home.
The Giese Bros, from Hardman
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
MILTON BANK REPORT.
Brass Band Organized-GOOse Hunt
er Is Successful.

Milton, Dec. 4.-The first National
bank of Milton has given out its re-
port for November and the deposits
amount to s33S,97OO2. This includes
the Freewater branch.
A brass band, composed Of IA
pieces, has been organized in this
city with Roy Black as leader. They
meet for practice on Monday and
Thursday nights.
John Ross has been through the
Hudson Bay country on hunting ex-
pedition. He succeeded in securing
five geese.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

Personal experience with a tube of
Man Zan Pile Remedy will convince
you It is immediate relief for all
forms of piles. Guaranteed, soc. Sold
by A. c. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
II fails to cure. +. w. GROVES Sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

Both Rutt and Stol have been rid
ing In great form during the past
season on the European cycle tracks.
Rutt kept pretty much in France, but
stol made a tour OF the different
courses throughout Europe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

It's pity some one doesn't invent a
hat that will cover the bald spot OH
the back of mems heads.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

Ore, have purchased the Keanne
property.
w. ]. Emory purchased from c. l..
Morgan's property on Hurlbut ave
nue..
5. w. McAdams of Echo, bought 90
acres of land three miles northeast
of town.
Frank Wangaman of Eddyville,
Iowa, purchased 20 acres of land 3lh
miles east Of Hermiston. Mr.. Wang
man has sent for his wife and child
rem and intends to build them a home
by the time they arrive.
Earl ]. Drake purchased 20 acres
of land east of town. He and his
father will begin improvements at
once and as soon as the house is
built Mr.. brakes daughter will come
to keep house for her father and
brother.
W. H. Skinner has bought the C. L,
Night residence. Mr.. Skinner will
make extensive improvements, add
ing several rooms. repainting, putting
in furnace, electric lights and gas.
New store Opened.
Rogers & Pidcock. formerly propri-
etors of the Short Order Chop House,
have dissolved partnership, Mr.. Pid-
cock retaining the restaurant. Mr.
Rogers has opened up a confection-
airy store in the Lowman building.
Personal.
Mr. X. S. Simms, from Kaysville,
Utah. has been here looking over the
project.
Mrs. NJ. V. Turley returned the first
of the week from three weeks visit
to the coast.
Mr.. ]. F. McNaught left Monday
for Seattle. where he will be gone
several weeks, attending to business
matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Rinquist from
Baker City, have returned to make
Hermiston their home again. after an
absence of two years.
Rev. Herbert f. Ryden has accept
ed a call to the Baptist church at
Athena, Ore.
Miss frankie Phelps arrived this
week from Berkley. Cal. to spend the
winter with her father, Prof. NJ. A.
Phelps. Prof. Phelps, assisted by
his daughter will start a conservatory
of music in Hermiston in the near
future.
Miss Stella Alexander. deaconess of
the Methodist church of Walla Walla
district, will conduct services in the
Methodist church Sunday, December
S.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Whiting, pa
rents Of Mrs G. w. Motoring, are
here visiting their daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Whiting are on their way to
cpaud tho v,-fuIar ir California
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

II you see It in the East oregonlan
It's so.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Whiting, pa
rents Of Mrs. G. w. Motoring, are
here visiting their daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Whiting are on their way to
spend the winter in California.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-04
DOCTOR ADVISED
 USE IF CUTICURA
After Other Treatment Failed
 Eczema in Raw Spot on Baby Boys Face Lasted for Months Cried with Pain when Washed.
ECZEMA WAS CURED AND
 HAS NEVER REAPPEARED

"Our baby boy broke out with eczema on his face when one month old. One place on the side of his face the size of nickel was raw like beef steak for three months, and he would cry out when I bathed the parts that were sore and broken out. l gave him three months treatment from a good doctor, but at the end of that time the child was no better. Then my doctor recommended Cuticura. After using a cake of Cuticura Soap, third of box of Cuticura Ointment, and half Q bottle of Cuticura Resolvent he was well and his face was as smooth as any baby's. He Is now two years and Q half old and no eczema has reappcared. I am still using the Cuticura Soap; l think it is the finest toilet soap l ever used. I keep my little girls hair and face cleansed with 1t too. l am so thankful for what Cuticura has done for us. Mrs. NJ. L. Harris, R. F. D. l, Alton, Kan, May II and June l2, 'O7."
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-04
Here's to the Pope's good health.
THE WELCOME.

ZONE in the evening or come in the
 morning.
 Come when you're looked for or N come without warning,
 Kisses and welcome youll find here
 before you. And the oftener you come here the more I'll adore you. Light Is my heart since the day We were Red is my cheek that they told me was The green of the trees looks far greener And the iInnets are singing. True lovers. don't sever"' I'll pull you sweet flowers to wear If you choose them, Or after you've kissed them theyn lie on my bosom. I'll fetch from the mountain its breeze to inspire you; I'll fetch from my fancy tale that won't tire you. Oh. your steps like the rain to the sum mer veXed farmer Or saber and shield to a knight without armor. I'll sing you sweet songs tin the stars rise above me; Then. wandering I'll wish you in silence to love me. Wen look through the trees at the alifr and the eyrie. We'll tread round the rath on the track of the fairy, We'll look on the stars. and wen list to the river Till you'n asl, of your darling what gift you can give her. Oh, she'll whisper you, Love as un- Changeably beaming, And trust when in secret most tunefully streaming Till the starlight Of heaven above us shall culver AS our souls flow In one down eternitys river" So come in the evening or come in tho morning. Come when you're looked for or como without warning.
 Thomas Osborn Davis.