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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
CIRCULATION 1895.


That the msgisty of the law has
been upheld in the case of Ed Bynum
who shot the highest officer OF the
piece in Lexington county, is cause
for congratulation. The course pur-
sued by Sheriff Corley and the inter-
est he took IN the case himself stamps
him as being man of more than Or
binary calibre. Such devotion to
duty. such courage, such determine
ton, such bravery as he displayed
throughout the whole proceedings
cannot but draw him nearer to the
hearts of his countrymen. Only those
who were in the party and watched
his demeanor toward the man who
four weeks before had tried to>take
his life. are in position to realize the
real courage and bravery of the man.
It would have been impossible for
him to have shown more considera-
ton to any prisoner than was. shown
Bynum. Not harsh word was ut
tered; not single act of unkindness.
A few weeks ago when we stated
that Lexington, through her sworn
officers, guaranteed Governor Ansel
that the majesty of the law
would be respected, we knew
what we were talking about. The
county has been saved the needless
and extra expense of a military trial,
and Lexington las, we hope, ''rehab-
ilitated'' herself. Gov. Ansel, too,
has made friends by showing his con-
fidence in Sheriff Corley.
We are glad that the case has thus
ended. We are glad that the strong
arm of the law has been upheld; we
are glad that the good name of the
county has been kept unbesmirched
and the hands of her citizens un-
stained.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Rain and Grass.

Rain, rain, rain; grass, grass, grass.
Reports coming in from nearly every
section Of the county indicate that
there has been an abundance Of rain
and that the crops are very grassy.
Help is scarce and farmers who have
more acreage than they can handle
are experiencing great difficulty in
keeping their crops clean. Notwith-
standing the excessive rains and grass
crops are said to be looking well.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
One More Day to Register.

MIR, Editor:-I have noted the cor
respondence between Gov. Ansel, the
Attorney General, and Mr.. j. M. NAL
pass of our County Registration Board
and wish to draw the attention of all
interested to the fact that only one
more day remains to register for the
August election, viz: the first Mon
day in July. All who were not reg
istered last year (1sOs), will have to
register next first Monday, otherwise
they cannot vote on the question OF
reopening the dispensary.
E. G. Ridgel.
Batesburg, s. c., June 10, 1909.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Let Us Hear From You.

Our subscribers in arrears must ex-
cuse our duns, but really our list is
large and We have so much money
out, and heavy expenses to meet, that
we are compelled to ask those who
possibly can, to help us through the
dull season. Remember, "every lit
tie added to what you have (sent)
makes just that much more" So, we
will surely be thankful for your re-
mittance. The mails are open, if you
cannot send or bring it in person.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Registration Matter Decided
Books Should Be Kept Open On.
First Mondays,

Ao'
been given by Assistant Attorney
General DeBruhl, at the request OF Gov
ernor Ansel, as to the duties Of boards
ofregistration in opening the books for
the registration of voters.
The request was madeby Governor
Ansel as a result of letter received
from a member of the board of registra-
ton of Lexington County, in which ne
wanted to know wht her the registration
books of the county should be kept open
three days, beginning at the first
Monday in each month, or one day.
The opinion says that, as this is not a
general election year, and the election
on the question of reopening dispensa-
ries is to be held prior to the 1st day OF
September, the supervisor of registra-
ton are only required to open the
registration books on the first Monday
in each month, giving one day for
registration. The books must be closed
thirth days before the election on the
dispensary to be held on the third
Tuesday in August.
The opninion is as follows:
Governor M. F. Ansel, COLUMBIA. S. @.
Dear Sir: Your letter, asking that an
opinion be given by this office as to the
duties of boards of registration in open
ing the books for the registration OF
voters has been received.
The Actof the General Assembly 1907,
page 64s, amending Section 179 Of the
Code of Laws, Volume 1, directs that, IN
every general election year, or in any
year in which any special election is to
be held subsequent to the 1st day OF Sep
tember, the supervisors of registration
shall hold in each and every town, city
or industrial community containing 700
inhabitants or more, one meeting, at
which shall be registered such qualified
electors as present themselves. The
Act also provides thatin the years
above referred to the books shall be
opened on the first Monday in each
month, at the Court House, and kept
open three successive days until thirty
days before general election, when
they shall be closed.
"After providing for registration IN the
years mentioned above, the Act directs
that in other year the registration books
shall be opened on the fist Monday OF
each month, at the Court House, until
thirty days before any general election,
when they shall be closed until the gen.
eral election has taken place, and direct
that the books shall be in like manner
closed thirty days before any special
election.
GAS the year is notageneral election
year and the election on the question OF
reopening dispensaries is to be held
prior to the 1st day OF September, the
supervisors of registration are only
required to open theregistration books
on the first Monday in each month,
giving one day for registration. The
books must be closed thirty days before
the election on the dispensary, to be
held on the third Tuesday in August.
"The provisions directing one meet
ing to be held in each town, etc., and
directing the books to be kept open
three days at the Court House do not
apply to the present year.
"Yours truly,
I'M. P. DeBruhl,
assistant Attorney-G General"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
The Changing.

The chaingang has just finished
nice piece Of road at SAKE Gotha Mills,
and will move in few days to Cayce.
If the people will be little patient the
chaingang will get around after awhile.
The work of building roads is progress
ing nicely.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Temperance Sermon.

The Rev. W. S. Myers will preach
temperance sermon in the Methodist
Church, in this place, on the first Sun
day in July, at 4 p. m. The Rev. Mr..
Myers is preacher of force, and is said
to be very entertaining. Everybody
cordially invited.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Unclaimed Mail.

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in this office for the week ending
June 21, 1909. n-
Geptlemen-J. D. Hawkins, Tom
Preston.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office July 5, 1909, if not
delivered before. In calling for the
above, please say advertised, giving
date of list. So. Leaphart, P. NJ.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Fine Corn.

Mr.. W. P. Roof has some of the
finest corn we have seen anywhere
this year, on his lot next to St. ste-
phens church. Walk out and take a
look at it. This shows what expert
farming Will do.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Dear Sir:

Dear SIT:
am sorry that did not get t. talk
to you more before I left. I want to
thank you for the kind treatment that
you and your family showed me and
want you to thank Sheriff Corley for
his kindness to me. I am glad to be
free again. I have told you from the
beginning that the Lord would pro-
vide a way and he has done so. May
He always be with you and yours.
Yours truly,
S. L. RICHARDSON.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Married.

June 16, 1909, Mr.. Ira Kyzer and
Miss Sedecia shumpert were married
by E. P. Shealy, Notary Public. Both
reside near Gilbert.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Letter From Richardson.

Mr., Sim J. Miller has received the
following letter from S. L. Richardson
who was charged with fogery on sew
eral counts, and was released from
Jail a week ago upon payment of all
claims and costs.
''Mr. Sim J. Miller,
lexington, S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23
Meet NE AT TAPP'S
MILL END SALE
ALL THIS WEEK.
MEET NE AT TAPP'S

Fverv day this week you will save money by buying at
This GREAT money saving LOCKHART MILL END SALE:
ecerany can congratulate ourselves and the thousands
& r customers whose wise vision has led them to see the
essential qualities and the eminent leadership OF the Lock-
hart Mil; End Sae The direct benefits to all who make the
to be at the sale these glad days are so apparent and
real as though we put in cash the difference between the
Mil End prce and the regular retail price into their pocket
hooks for, in realty, that is just what we do
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-06-23

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
FROST FOR W. j. BRYAN
ST. PAUL DEMOCRATS NOT TO
MAKE A FUSS OVER HIM.
Colonel Will Be in That City To-
morrow to Address the Christian
Endeavorer Society.

st. Paul, July Though William
Jennings Bryan will put in a whole
day i'll st. Paul Thursday, nothing
has been done as yet by the local
democrats in the way of welcome.
Mr.. Bryan will be the guest of the
Christian Endeavorers and he will make
three speeches, one of which will be
delivered on the steps of the state
capitol at five o'clock in the after
noon.
Chairman Frank A. Day of the state
democratic central committee was ask
ed If he knew when Mr.. Bryan would
be in st. Paul, but he disclaimed any
knowledge of the date. He said he
had heard that he would be here.
Relations between the administra
tion and Mr.. Bryan are not of the
most cordial, and he will probably en-.
ter the state and leave it without the
formality of call from any of those
high in the councils of the party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
GOES To SUNDAY SCHOOL
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER TELLS
THEM ALL HE'S HAPPY.
Made So By Attendance at the Sab
bath Exercises; Address to Young
Folks; His First Visit.

Cleveland, o., July John ID. Rookie
Teller was late to Sunday school Sun
day. But his first appearance of the
year at the Euclid Avenue Baptist
church was made early enough for him
to recall to the school his first entry
there, ffty-siX years ago; to mingle
with the children, and to receive from
one little girl "a bouquet of sweet peas.
When escorted to the platform Mr..
Rockefeller said: II want to tell YOU
how glad | am to be here. I'm coming
every Sunday this summer; coming till
maybe you'll wish ! would stay away.
You can't know how much / value the
Sunday school; how | love this particu-
lar school. [ remember when | came
to Cleveland fifty-siX years ago, boy
of fourteen. / was boarding and going
to school. The landlady of the old
Erie street house where | was boarding
invited me to go to Sunday school.
She said old Deacon Sked had some
boys | would like to know.
II went and I've thanked God ever
since. 1t was the beginning of my
life in Sunday school and church, and
l have been happy and contented ever
since. If | had my life to live over
again | would do the same thing"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
DOUBT SOME STORIES
THREE YOUNG STUDENTS OF d.
VINITY ARE UNDER BAN.
Express Their Doubts About Adam and
Eve; Also FrOwn on Tale
of Jonah and Whale.
Especial to The Free Press.l

New York, July because they
have expressed doubts of the stories
of Adam and Eve, Jonah and the
whale and some of the miracles mar
rated i'll the Bible, three young Pres
byterian theological students will prob
ably have hard shedding when they
appear today before the New York
presbytery for ordination as ministers.
Although the presbytery has al
ready granted licenses to the doubt
ers, the conservative ministers are
much dissatisfied with that action
and will probably attempt to reopen
the matter at today's ordination cere-
monies. The applicants will be ques
toned at great length as to their the
illogical views by men opposed to
them, and if the replies are not sat
isfactory and the young men stand
by their heretical opinions long and
bitter fight may result.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
DIDN'T MEAN THAT Way
PROFESSOR PALMER DISCUSSES
FLIRTING TALK.
He Was Misquoted; But Is of the
Opinion That There's No Harm
in Flirting.

Boston, Mass, July 7.-Professol
George H. Palmer of Harvard Univer
sity says he didn't mean it that
way" when he gave his famous talk
on flirting recently. Rather amazed
at the furore which the remarks quot
ed have created, Professor Palmer now
explains in more detail.
II have not been correctly reported
on this subject. 1t is subject which
| handled, or rather aimed to handle
in way to show that there is nc
real harm in young men and women
carrying on this feature of happiness
in life
There is flirting that is Joy of
smile. 1t is of the nature of recrea
tion-a relaxation L believe we should
get as much happiness out of life as
possible, and | am merely urging what
believe, is the innocent side to the
subject. All might not be able to
use it in the same sense that | mean
1T. can we'll understand how any
Endorsement of flirting would lead to
a misunderstanding, but this is true
of many other things IN life. They
have ALWAYS been associated with harm.
and this has been unduly emphasized y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
MEET OF THE LEACUERS
EPWORTH CONVENTION is HELD
IN SEATTLE, WASH.
Many Distinguished Clergymen and
Laymen Will Address This
Important Convention.
Especial to The Free Press.I

Seattle, July Seattle hotels are
crowded today with the delegation from
all over the United States and Can
ada to the international Convention
OF Epworth Leagues. Preliminary meet
lngs were held today, while thou
sands of the delegates thronged the
exposition grounds. A general session
will be held tonight, and daily meet
ngs will be held until next Monday.
Many distinguished clergymen and
laymen will address the convention, the
program including the names of six
Methodist bishops-Bishop Edwin H.
Hughes of San Francisco; Bishop H.
W. Warren of Colorado; Bishop c. w.
Smith of Portland; Bishop w. A.
Quayle of Oklahoma City; Bishop c.
b. Galloway of Jackson, Miss, and
Bishop w. f. Anderson of New York.
This is regarded as one of the most
groups of Methodist lead
ers that has ever gathered OH the
Pacific coast.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
THEY HAD THE GOODS
MEN ARRESTED ON THE CHARGE
OF BURGLARY.
Round Lake Store Was Robbed on
Sunday, June 23; Two Suspects
Are Ex-Convicts.

Worthington, July Trip & Sons
store at Round Lake was burglarized
June %, and on Sunday Barney Smith,
alias Casey, Albert Shevlin, Thomas
Mccarthy and Peter Ringler were ar
rested, charged with the crime. Ring
Ter and Casey are ex-convicts. The
latter was recently released from pris-
on where he served sentence of
ten years for similar offense Ring
Ter is a farmer living near Round
Lake, and the goods and men were
found at his place. Shevlin and Nc
Carthy are unknown, but are supposed
to be professionals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
YOUNG PEOPLES union
MINNEAPOLIS is HAVING MEET
ING OF IT'S OWN.
Twenty-irst Anniversary of the Ma
tional Organization of the
Savers of Souls.
Especial to The Free Press,

Minneapolis, July While the
Christian Endeavorers are gathering
in st. Paul, the capitals big sister
city is today entertaining the dele
gates to smaller convention of a
similar character, That of the Young
Peoples Christian Union of the Uni
versalist church. The session opened
today marks the twenty first birth
day of the national organization of
young folks who charitably believe
that everybody will be saved and even
tually land on the right side of the
pearly gates.
A large delegation from New Eng
land arrived on d special train from
Boston, the party including Secretary
Hill and Treasurer Pierce, both of
Massachusetts, who will present their
annual reports tomorrow. The con-
vention will last seven days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
GAVE A VERBAL LASH
CARRIE NATION SCARES TWO
NEW ULM SALOONMEN
Visited Their Places of Business and
One of Them Calls for Police;
Declared Them to Be Side Part
ners of Devil; Delivers a Lecture
to a Big Crowd and Then Leaves
for Redwood Falls.

New Ulm, July Carrie Nation,
while on her way to lecture at the
Chautauqua at Redwood Falls, stopped
off here for two hours yesterday and
entered two saloons.
She upbraided the proprietors for
running a "hell hole" and "disrepu-
table joint"
One of them told her it was none
of her business and ordered her out
of the place. She persisted, however,
in giving him lecture about being
engaged in running homes" and told
him that he was the "helpmate of the
devil" and that she had perfect
right to fight the devil, even in a
saloon"
Sent in Riot Call
AT another saloon the same perform
ance was gone through with the ex-
ception that the saloonkeeper feared
that his fixtures would be smashed,
and telephoned for the police. But the
guardians of the law not appearing at
once, Mrs. Nation preceded to sub
ject the man behind the bar with a
scathing arrangement
She peaceably left both places, and
as soon as it became known that she
was in the city and was about to take
the train for Redwood Falls on the
Northwestern road several hundred
people congregated, and she delivered
a lecture for thirty minutes on the
steps leading to the waiting room.
An ex-saloonkeeper interrupted her
several times and attempted to defend
the saloon, but Mrs. Nation was equal
to the task in presenting facts bearing
out her contentious.
She Roasted Taft.
She said that the republican party
was responsible for the existence of
the liquor traffic in the United States
and that all party leaders, including
President Taft, were lot of towards;
that they lack moral stamina.
Asked whether the men in the demo
cratic party were not equally as
guilty, she replied that they were no
better than the republicans, and that
the prohibition party was the only one
able to bring peace and happiness to
the families of the country.
Her souvenir hatchets and a book of
her aims in life found ready sale.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
RAISE $4,000 FUND.-
EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED TOWARD
SECURING A COLLEGE.
MankatO Commercial Club Committee
Will Now Solicit Cash; Site Also
to Be Given; Valued at Twenty
five Thousand Dollars; Interest Is
Aroused in the Movement; Citi-
gems Attend Meeting Last Evening.

The Commercial club committee that
was appointed to try to secure the
Lutheran ladies' seminary for Mankato
held meeting last evening and went
over the situation. Fourteen members
were present, and much enthusiasm
was manifested. 1t was decided to
offer the site on McNahn hill, at a
value of $4,000, and to raise a cash
bonus of $4,000, to offer in addition.
The committee of the Lutheran synod
that has the selection of a location
i'll charge has visitsA Mankato and
seen the proposed site on McMahans
hill, and is perfectly satisfied with it.
Rev. Winter was present at the meet
ing last evening, and will assist the
all that he can
Another Meeting This Afternoon.
The committee will hold another
meeting at four o'clock this after
noon, to lay out plans for soliciting
the bonus to be offered, and work
of securing the signatures will begin
at once. 1t is proposed that one-third
of the amount subscribed shall be paid
IN three equal installments. One
third will be paid when the foundation
for the college is completed, one third
when the buildings are enclosed, and
the balance when the buildings are
complete.
Much interest is being displayed in
the matter, and if the liberal assist
ance that is expected is met with it
IS thought that the college can be Sc
cured for Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
WILL MARK The GROUND
COMMISSION NAMED BY GOVERN
OR ]. A. JOHNSON.
E. I. Champlin of This City Member
of Board to Erect Monument at
Wood Lake.

Governor johnson has named T.. T
Champlin, Matthias Hall and L. w
Collins as commission to survey
mark. and locate the Woods Lake bat
tie ground in Yellow Medicine county
for which work the last legislature
appropriated $1,000.
There are several soldiers buried on
the battle ground, which is now a
cornfeld, whose bodies the commission
will locate and properly re-inter
Monuments and markers are also to
be erected. .lei
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
Secures Nice Contract.

Alderman Pass was at Redwing Sat
urday and landed the contract to pre-
pare the plans and specifications for
the new Y. M C. a. building to be
erected there at cost of $45, 1000. Mr..
Pass drew the plans for the Y. M. c..
A. buildings at Mankato and Rochester.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
Madelia Man Injured.

Madelia, Mimi, July 7.-Joseph Carl
son, farm laborer, had his right lee
crushed at the railroad station here
A freight train backed up suddenly and
struck him. His leg had to be ampu-
tated above the knee.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-02-26
THE DEATH OF THE JOINT

The "bllnd pig" the joint in
other words, has Just been dealt
a body blow by the supreme
court OF the state. For years
The courts and lawyers have so
construed our statute known as
the Slocum law, that Il convic-
ton could not be obtained unless
the liquor sold was in fact an
Intoxicating liquor. Many sub
stitutes for beer have been put
upon the market by the brewers
to evade the law, but the SUI
preme court last week handed
down an opinion that puts Palm
Root, Hop Ale and other old
friends in the down and out
class. A joint keeper in the
western part of the state was
arrested for selling one of these
substitutes, which co in d
less than one per cent alcohol
and was not intoxicating. Tie
court says that the statute,
The Falls City tribune., 1909-02-26
THE BUG URDER.THE CHIP

If you will watch you will see
il move, for there is a bug un-
der it,
The paper up the alley, which
Tor years has been favorable to
a citizens municipal ticket, has
now declared in favor of a
straight democratic ticket and
a straight party fight.
If you Will carry this to its
last analysis you will probably
discover that a contest between
republicans and democrats
would destroy about all the
chances our prohibition friends
have to elect a dry administra-
ton. A fight between a citizens
ticket on the one hand and a
dry ticket on the other might
result in 4 dry victory, conse
quently the old time advocates
OF citizens tickets are getting Il
change of heart.
Find the bug.