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The sun., 1908-03-24

Inc American student OF ART or OF singing
ought TO study here. ought TO be able to
study here, Mr.. Dippel said Speaking i'm
mediately Of singing, he said that only in
this way could the best results be accom-
plished, for il the student went to Paris he
would hear only the French repertoire, IL
to Germany only the German while here in
New York we're assembled the greatest
operatic artists OF all schools and the vari-
GUS operas were properly put on, Mr., Dip
pei said that the Metropolitan Opera School
ought 70 and he was sure,would cooperate
with such an establishment. In view of
Mr. Dippels prospective position in the
direction Of the opera house next year his
utterances had the more significance.
Mr.. Crowninshield, although dsolaiming
a technical musical knowledge, said that
he was able to say with one Of the Kings Of
France that he was not afraid Of music.
THAT isn't altogether true, either he
added, There Is music OF which, unless a
way Of escape Ii provided, am afraid
He went on TO remark that the essential
sympathy between the arts was indicated
by the fondness artists showed for speak
ing In the terms OF sister art. The musi-
clans liked 10 talk Of color and atmosphere,
the painters Of tone the soulptors Of line
and the poets Of sculpturesque form. He
thought, too, that the practitioners OF one
art were Hkely W De illauequatS JuuBeo ol
the works doNe in another and this partly
by reason Of the lack Of sufficient friendly
and professional intercourse with those
not work ing in the same branch with them
selves
Professional critics, whether Of music or
painting, he thought. we're quite usually
wrong, as had been often proved by his
tory's verdict On the other hand the
arts were bound 70 influence one another.
and there had been painters. for instance.
who had been praised into prominence by
writer's. only 10 find that after all they we're
uUt d O.. ,it,I For example. Haydn.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17

No Piano sale of the year is watched
with greater eagerness by the public
and economical purchasers.
Besides our Clearance prices, vary
ing from third to half below regu-
lar Kohler & Chase prices, which at
all times are much lower than found
elsewhere on the same grade of in
struments, the Advertising Test Cou-
pom reduces them still lower-s15 on
new pianos and SO on slightly used
and second hands.
This is probably the most severe test
of General Publicity ever made in
San Francisco. and it's bringing won
derful results.
1t is seldom such a reasonable, fair
and above board offer is made. and
especially in connection with an An
nua1 Clearance sale, after prices have
already been reduced considerably be-
low all other reductions every made
by a reliable house.
We suggest the advantage of buying
the Christmas Piano or Pianola Piano
now. before holiday week, and secur-
ing the best bargains by making early
selection, and be sure to cut out and
bring the coupon which, will be found
on page of this paper-it's worth
real money to you.
There's no way for US to prove that
we're doing the piano selling business
of San Francisco except to prove it
here. in the store All we can do here
is to tell you about it. Will have to
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
TAFT FAvORS REAL
REVISION OF TARIFF
President=Elect Pledges Admins
istration to Loyal Adherence
to Chicago Platform

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-President
elect Taft was the guest of honor to-
night at the twenty third annual din
ner of the Ohio society in New York
Around the 100 tables placed in the
grand ball room in the Astor gallery of
the Waldorf-Astoria hotel were men
gathered from every section of the
country and leaders in many walks of
life.
Taft took advantage OF the occasion
in speech filled with more earnestness
than any he has delivered since his
election, to pledge his administration
and his party so far as he can control
1t, TO a loyal adherence of the Chicago
platform.
He dwelt almost wholly upon the
revision of the tariff, which he singled
out as the most important declaration
made at the last national convention.
Better no revision at all, better that
the new bill should fail unless we have
an honest and thorough revision on the
basis laid down and the principal out
lined in the party platform
Taft also referred to the Sherman
antitrust law and declared for its en-
forcement as one of the Roosevelt
policies that the party had pledged it
self to carry forward.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
KILLING OF ANNIS
TOLD IN COURT
Details of Tragedy Made Part
of Record in Trial of I.
jenkins HainS

FLUSHING, n. Y, Dec. 16.-The story
OF how William E. Annis, as he sat in
his catboat, was riddled with bullets
was today made part of the record in
the trial of T. Jenkins Hains, maga-
zine writer, charged with being a prin-
cipal with his brother, Captain Peter
c. Hams Jr., in the murder of Annis
last summer.
Tracing the movements of the prin-
cipals of the Bayside yacht club trage-
dy with the aid of miniature iron fig
ures and models of the float and the
catboat Pam, e. d. Andrews, Yale
club member, showed under examina-
tion how the army captain, standing
on the floats edge, held aloft the OBJ
scuring boom and sail of Annis' boat
and shot the publisher as he sat at the
tiller.
There was surprise when it was
learned that John Tonning, a Swedish
boatman, who saw the tragedy, could
not be located
District Attorney Darrin said he
thought Tonning was in Sweden. but
that nothing had been heard from him
since last September.
He was an important witness for
u.s." said Lawyer Mcintyre, "for
through him we would have shown
that he struck Captain Hains after
the shooting with a boathook or oar,
and that to protect his brother Jenkins
Hams drew his revolver"
The cross examination of Andrews
consumed the major portion of the
afternoon and Lawyer Mcintyre sought
to develop that Jenkins Hains had said
after the shooting that he had tried to
dissuade Captain Hains from his act,
and that he would hold him until the
officers came
Special Prosecutor White declared
evidence would be brought out to show
that jenkins Hams had full knowledge
of his brothers intentions to Kill An
mis- and virtually led the way to the
yacht club and directed the search for
the publisher. White declared that
Jenkins Hams pointed his revolver at
Mrs. Annis and prevented her from go
ing to the aid Of her wounded husband.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
Do You Want ss.oos

Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page IL.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
CHINESE SLAIN
| AND TONG WAR
AGAIN RESUMED
On Yick Man Is Shot to Death
on Street by Sui Don
Members
Murderers Escape; Heads OF
Rival Societies Jailed to Pre-
vent More BloOdshed
Disregard of Consul's Warning
Shows Feud More Serious
Than First Thought

OAKLAND, Dec. 16.-The smolderine
Don tongs broke out afresh this after
noon when Lee Hong, a member of tho
On Yick tong, was shot to death nv
members of the rival tong in Harrison
street, between Second and Third. Hong
was shot twice through the back. He
died at the receiving hospital few
minutes after the shooting took nlace
Five shots in all were fired. but when
the police reached the scene the as
sassins had disappeared.
SEARCH TONG STRONGHOLD
Chief of Police Wilson immediately
issued orders to search the headouar-
ters of the Sui Don society in Harrison
street between Second and Third. and
four tongmen were arrested there. One
of these, Linn Sing, was identified hv
On Yick men as the highbinder who
killed Lee Hong, but the police place
little faith in the identification. as II
is well known fact that members
Of the warning tongs frequently ac-
cuse their rivals of murder on the old
theory of a life for a life.
The greatest difficulty was experi-
enced by the police in obtaining access
to the Sui Don stronghold. They were
obliged to chop down several doors
leading into a basement in the rear
of the building before they could get
inside. The place proved to be a
veritable arsenal. Four revoIvers, two
bowie knives and scores of rounds of
ammunition were found stored in an
upper room, and one Chinese was dis
covered nonchalantly looking out of a
back window. He denied that he was
member of the tong or connected
in any way with the shooting. but the
police bundled him into the patrol with
the rest of the suspects.
ON YICKS WRECK ROOM
Members of the On Yick tong ac-
companied the police when they finally
got into the Sui Don headquarters and
they wrecked the rooms in their search
for arms and ammunition.
Soon after the murder occurred Chief
of Police Wilson ordered the arrest
of the leaders of the warning tongs,
and Gee On, president of the On Yicks:
CheW SneW Ming, MS secretary; Lin
Bing, secretary of the Sui Don, and
See Tu Yen, his interpreter, were taken
into custody and placed in detinue at
the city prison. The chief announced
that he intended to keep them in prison
until peace treaty is signed Other
prominent members of both tongs will
be arrested and imprisoned as fast as
they can be found. 1t is the intention
of the police to force a cessation of
hostilities by locking up all the Ieadin z
tongmen until the feud is declared off.
IGNORED CONSUL's WARNING
The outbreak this afternoon, follow
ing SO quickly upon the announcement
of the Chinese consua In San Francisco
that the misdeeds of American high
binders would be punished by penal
izing their relatives in China, is re-
garded as an event OF the gravest i'm
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
CUT OUT AND BRING The COUPON WHICH WORTH REAL MONEY TO YOU

wait until you come to convince you
OF the fact. If you come you'H sas;iv
oe convinced. and it's largely to your
interest to come.
First you save from 500 In $3.50
and on some instruments more. and he.
sides you are assured of lasting piano
satls1action. You secure unusualfv
liberal terms of payment. Then vo,,
can use the coupon, which IS worth
real money TO you
We sell you used and second hand
pianos that ought to sell at 5000 10
Szzo' now going at $50. $95 to s155:
otners at half prices. ranging from
slo4. sls5, 1886 to s225. most Of them
like new.
New $500 pianos are in this sale
marked at S195. while the $3.50 and
$3I5 models can be had AT S24e ard
s2S4- Best $500 and $500 pianos. latest
case designs, very highest grade and
quality. at 1858 and 1895.
Player Pianos at greatly reduced
prices Piano Players of different
makes at $50 to s75
An early purchase is advisable. as
the demand for these bargains is
growing larger every day and will
soon take the entire stock.
Guarantee and exchange privileges
goes with each and every sale. Do not
neglect to cut out and bring this cou-
pom.
KohIer & Chase. sutter and Frank
I'm, one block above Van Ness.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
BARRELS OF WHISKY
ARE EMPTIED BY DOG
Merchant Leaves Canine in
Store and Suffers $500
Loss Over Night
[special Dispatoh to The Calll

VALLEJO, Dec. 16.-In locking up his
retail and wholesale liquor store last
night Joseph de Bonis, in his hurry to
get home, locked his pet dog inside
the store. This morning, when he
opened his place OF business, he found
the entire floor flooded with whisky.
The dog, not contented in being locked
up for the night, started to find an
exit, with the result that he bumped
into the spigots of two barrels of
whisky, thereby turning on the fire
water. De Bonis estimates his loss at
$500.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
SELECT TORPEDO STATION

VALLEJO, Dec. IA naval board
consisting of Commander William Gill,
Commander Edwin A. Anderson and
Lieutenant Commander Frederick n.
Freeman, left this morning for San
Diego to select a desirable site for the
establishment of a torpedo station for
the government. Orders provide for
Diego to Puget sound. Grounds at
Mare island are to be included in the
list. Assistant Naval Constructor c..
NJ. SINNERS reported here from Brem-
ertop navy yard for special duty in
connection with the consolidation shop
methods soon to be put into effect.
Passed Assistant Paymaster Eugene H.
Trieou reported as assistant general
store keeper.
Hat or umbrella order. reliable goods.
Tom Dillon, Market st. OPP. Call Bldg. .
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17

Hat or umbrella order, reliable goods.
Tom Dillon. Market st. opp. Call Bldg. .
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
IGNORED CONSUL'S WARNING

The outbreak this afternoon, follow
ing so quickly upon the announcement
of the Chinese consua In San Francisco
that the nisdeeds of American high
binders would be punished by penal
izing their relatives in China, is re-
| garded as an event OF the gravest i'm
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
PosroFFrcEs ADVANCED
sneoial pispatob TO Tie Cali

WASHINGTON, Dec. I6.-The follow
mg fourth class postoffices will become
presidential on January !: Burbank
salary $1,000; Davis. $1.10e; FL Centre
fI.1O6. Elsinore. s1.I00: Gait, s1.100;
HoltvfIle. $I.400; Oil Center $1,000;
0rcutt, 81 o00; Orland, $l,100; San
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17
esonETIc oFFTcIc REMATNs

EF5orts to the effect that the Office
Il tYe geodetic survey in san Francisco
WAS 10 be removed TO Seattle We're
senied yesterday through a telegram
rom WashinEton which said that the
proposal to remove the office was never
Entertained
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-17

port. 1t was believed that the warning
issued by the consul would have a de-
terring effect upon the highbinders, but
their utter disregard of his announce
ment makes it appear that the present
feud is far more serious than was at
first supposed.
The Chinatown police force has been
largely augmented and the work of
searching all tong members and i'm
prisoning them if they are found to be
armed will be carried on with renewed
vigilance during the next few days.
Siberia is the largest single piece OF
territory under one government.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Sale Of Fertilizers.

The state treasureris receiving daily
several thousand dollars on the tag
tax royalty, the proceeds Of which 60
to Clemson college. The tag tax IS
25 cents upon each ton of fertilizer
shipped out, the tax being placed for
the chemical analysis made by the
authorities at Clemson.
So far this year Silt, 7,O17.S5 has been
received against s112,745.S5 for the
same time in 1907. This would indi-
cate very large increase this year in
farming operations.
! The total receipts for 1907 amount
ed to $3.50, ,9S4s1 against $167, 5S.39
for 1906, which was the record year.
AS will be seen the receipts are
largest at this time of the year al
though several thousand dollars are
received in the fall.
Several days within the past two
weeks the receipts have amounted to
over $500 daily.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Cotton Mills to Curtail.

Greenville, March 16.-A conference
of the members of the South Carolina
Manufacturers association will be held
in this city Wednesday for the pur-
pose of considering the question of
curtaiIment of production Of cotton
goods. At meeting of the associa-
ton in December it was decided to re-
duce the output 25 per cent. during
the months of January, February and
March, and it will be determined at
the meeting Wednesday whether or
not it is advisable to continue this re-
duct;on for a longer period. The cause
assigned for the calling of the con-
ference is the lack of demand for cot
ton goods and the absence to large
extent of export trade.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
The s. +. Woods Circus.

About the cleanest aggregation that
has visited Lexington in the way
of a show was here for five days last
week. The j. L. Woods pony circus
with the merry so round, delighted
alour people. The performances each
night were clean and free from the
usual details which shock the morals
Of decent people The ponies are
well trained and do the bidding Of
their trainer with all ease. Mr.. Frank
Deyere and Master Frank Devere, Jr.,
deserve special menJi9n for the part
they played every night. Lexington
will welcome the J. L. Woods shows
when they return again next season.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Discharged Road overseers.

Supervisor Koon is determined that
road overseers do their duty. In a
conversation with Mr.. Koon yester-
day he stated most positively that it
was his intention to discharge every
oyerseer in the county who failed to
perform his duty. 1t was learned,
also, that several road overseers have
already been "ousted' because they
have been negligent in calling out
hands.
This looks bad and we trust that
every man, in chargs of the different
roads of the county, will see to it that
the roads are kept up. Call out, the
hands though they be few in number.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Farmers Meeting.

6 The Lexington County Farmers
Union met in the court house here on
Saturday, and transacted business of
more or less Importance to farmers.
Mr.. j. G. Campbell of the United
States department. of agriculture, was
present and made an interesting talk
along the lines of the demonstration
work now being carried on by the
government.
The meeting was representative
one, large number of farmers being
present from different sections of the
county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
A Reliable Merchant.

In this issue we present to our
readers an advertisement of that old
reliable merchant, J. G. Glover, of
Batesburg. MIR. Glover is one of the
oldest merchants of the place, having
grown up with the town. He has al
ways been respected for his fair and
honest dealing, and this alone, COM
mends him to one and all. When
you go to Batesburg visit Mr.. Glow
er's place of business, and if he
doesn't treat you right, tell US about
IL
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Bird Law Expired Saturday.

The bird law, as applies to this
county, expired on Saturday. There
fore. it is now unlawful, to shoot par
tridges and other game. The Audu-
bon Society is making a vigorous
campaign against violators of the va
rious game laws, and several cases
have already been prosecuted in some
of the counties in the State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Hebron Dots.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Mr.. Lee w. Hook is all smiles-it's s
two fine boys.
Little Miss Loretta Hook is with
her uncle, Mr.. J. e. Corley, at Or
angeburg, where she is attending
school.
Miss Hattie Hooks loving face was
seen at Mt. Hebron Sunday, much to
the delight of all.
Miss Evelyn Parlor, of Orangeburg,
is spending few days with friends in
this section.
March 16.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
corley.Harsey.

On the evening of March -, 1908,
at the home Of the BRIDES parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Corley, Miss Lula
Corley and Mr.. Oscar Harsey were
happily married by Rev. G. W. Kelly,
After the ceremony a. beautiful suppe,
was served the bridal party, which
was much enjoyed. The writer
wishes the young couple long life
of happiness and prosperity.
G.. w. K.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
TgU STATE OF SOuTHCAaOA.NA,

Lexington County.
Bv G .. s. Drafts, nsl., P.o2&:e ucSe'
Whereas. .tr:l&.. j. E1arman made SILT 20
ne, 20 grant hin lst:'r$ nt aoiA::l:S'Is- :;
zion OF the estate OF a.!vi e!i@"'' u d. H.
Hubbard. a "a
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said J. r. Hubbard, de-
ceased. that they be and appear, before s
me. il the Court Of Propate' 10 DC Eeii
at Lexington, G. H., 5. c., Oh 3lst DAY
Of March. 1908. next, after publication
hereof at II O'Clock il ,hc forenoon, to
show cause. if any they havc, WY the
said administration should not be grant
ed. ,4, s
Given under MY hand, thls 1'tn Gay
Of March, Ammo Domini. 1908:
George S. Drafts, IL. S.
Probate Judge, Lexington county, S. G.
Published on the 18th day OF March,
1908, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2W2l
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18

Two women school teachers were
shot in fashionable school at Boston
on Wednesday. They were found
dead in bed and the supposition is
that one killed the other and then
turned the gun on herself. Their
names are given as Miss Weed and
Miss Hardee. The latter was from
Savannah, Ga.
Character is what's really under
the reputation with which you fool
people.
He also serves who only stays in
jail and waits.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Senator Gary Seated.

Senator Frank B. Gary was sworn
in as United States Senator on Mon
day. He was accompanied to the
Vice Presidents desk by Senator
Tillman. Mr.. Gary has already as
sumed his duties.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Department Store Sold.

3 According to advertisement, the
stock of goods belonging to the Lex
inpton Department Store was sold on
aaturday to Col. Geo. Bell Thinner
man for $4,25o.oo. The store, it is
laid, viii open for business within
The next few days.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Barn and Stables Burned.

The barn and stables of Mr.. NJ. S.
Buckley, who resides near Hilton, with
a lot of feed, one horse and COW,
thirteen sheep, one wagon, buggy,
harness, etc., was totally destroyed
by fire on the night of February %.
It is supposed that the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
q Pleasant Physic.

When You want pleasant physlc
give Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets 8 trial. They are mild and
gentle IN their action and always pro
duce pleasant and catharhc erect.
Cali at Kanfmann Drug Cos. drug
store for a free sample.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Tapp's millinery Opening.

The, James L. Tapp company's
Grand millinery opening and anniver-
sary sale began on yesterday. Now
is the time for the ladies to inspect
the new styles and select their Easter
hats. Visit Tapp's millinery depart
ment and you will be pleased.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Fine Line Of Crackers.

The finest line of fancy cakes and
crackers ever shown in Lexington,
inst opened up at Harman's Bazaar.
You can find anything you want from
the famous s'Uneeda" to the fanciest
of the fancy. Call to see them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Married.

AT the parsonage of St. Peters
tPiney Woods) Lutheran church, near
Little Mountain, March II, 1908, by
the Rev. E. J. sox, John a. S. Counts
\ and Mary A. Sloan, of Pomaria.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Tax Delinanents.

Taxpayers not having paid their
taxes up to 10th March, are required
by law to settle with Sheriff Coriey.
Treasurer Shealy cannot receive taxes
after this date, SO write or call on the
: sheriff.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Raaner Elected Layos.

w. S. Reamer was elected mayor
of Columbia yesterday over W. F.
Stieglitz by a majority of more than
500.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Ia a Pinch, Use Aliens Fcot-
:. Ease.

ss A powder for tired, aching, swollen
feet. We have over $4,000 testimoni-
ais. All Druggists, 25c. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial Package
Free BY mail. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, n. Y. 4w22
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Lexington.
Before me came W. P. Roof, Cashier
of the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is true condition
of said Bank, as shown by the books of
said bank. w. 2. ROOF.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 10Th day of March, 1908.
R. D. SMITH, II. S.
Notary Public for S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-18
Those Wanting Pictures.

All who want pictures made viii
please notify Sheriff Corley. Mr..
Reckling, photographer of Columbia,
viii come to Lexington any time de-
sired.