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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27
FINAL DISCHARGE.

This is to notify all persons that l
will apply TO the Hon. Geo. s.. Drafts,
Judge of Probate for Lexington Coun-
ty. South Carolina, on Nov. 1, 1909, for
final discharge as guardian OF the es-
fate of B. O. Lucas and others, minors.
John w. Lucas,
Guardian.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27
Fine + s-ey.

The Dispatch viSllesto return thanks
to Mr.. r. V. CAN'T for box OF fine
honey. He has one Of Ghe best eS-
libits of this kind ever scen'ut the fair.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27
Wac lorcct SnyI,c,.J,

Mr.. Hans-Uoc. Hil't got much
money Will you Gal;e my bill out il
dradc?
Dr.. Gans-WEy, l might. What's
your business?
I'm der leader off der liddle Cher
man band. Ven play in front off your
house effry efening."-Cleveland Lead
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27
Co.ducto. Killed Negro.

Conductor W. W. Lyles. of the Co.
lumbia Street railway, shot and killed
a negro by the name .: Paul Hart on
Saturday night. I.yles claims self de-
fence,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27
A Distinction.

Post-I don't see the difference oe-
tween playing bridge for prizes and
gambling for money.
Parker-There's lot. When you
play for money you get something
worth having.-Denver Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27

Fall colds are quickly cured by Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, the great throat
and lung remedy. The genuine con;
tains no harmful drugs. Sold by al
Druggists of Lexington and Henry
Drug Store, Chapin, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27
Christmas and Holiday Goods.

Christmas and Holiday goods are
arrivin at The Bazaar. The stock
this year will be more complete than
ever before, embracing everything
suitable for Christmas and wedding
presents. When you think of buying
presents always come to The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-10-27

The subscription price Of the Dispatch
is 81 a year; so cents for six months; %
cents for three months-invariably cash
in advance.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Il NORTH DAKOTA
l.sws Of the Week From Va.i-
Gus Paris Of The State.
C0BBERS SENT TO PRISON
Some Given Both Long Terms
and Heavy Fines.

Judge Amidon of the United States
court at Fargo imposed sentences on
nine prisoners who have been con-
victed at this term of court, seven of
whom were sent to the penitentiary
at Leavenworth, Kan.
Charles Ackers and Alfred j. Lewis,
convicted of conspiracy to rob mail
car on the 500 train near Lucca, were
each given two years and fined $4,000.
Herman Schulz. who robbed the post
office at Delamere, got fifteen months
and must pay $1,000 fine. Oscar Dal-
bow and E. F. Gildarth. who raided
the postoftice at Mannhaven, each got
thirteen months and a $500 fine.
r. H. Garrett, who raised a post
Office money ordc. !. o4i4 81 =. =. $40, will
serve two years. Charles Mccarthy
got four years for cutting a mail sack
in Fargo.
Oswald Goldner and Philip Shaw,
convicted of failure to post govern
ment liquor licenses, were each fined
800 and given thirty-day sentences in
Jail. Rheinhold Mantel was convict
ed of mailing obscene matter at Up
ham, a box containing the stuff hav-
Ing been mailed to Miss Flora Meyer.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
YUAN SHI KAI DISMISSED
Chinese Grand Councillor Loses His
Position

Peking, Jan. 2.-An edict just is.
sued dismisses from Office Yuan Shi
Kai, grand councillor and commander
in-chief OF the forces. The reason
given for this action is that he has
rheumatism of the leg. The edict or
ders Yuan Shi Kai to vacate all his
offices and to return to his home, add
ing: "Thus our cteMency howard him
is manifested"
The members Of the diplomatic
corps at Picking are well nigh thun-
derstruck at the sudden dismissal Of
Yuan Shi Kai. The step is believed
to be the outcome of Manchu plot
and there are indications that the
Japanese representatives alone had
any inkling OF what was on foot.
There are grave apprehensions here
of revolutionary outbreaks in such
centers rs Canton and some Of the
most conservative diplomats already
are suggesting the return of foreign
troops to the lines of communication
between Peking and Tientsin. 1t is
no eXaegeration to say that the for.
eigrers of Peking are overcome Wit!
astonishment at this evidence of Chi
mas capacity to take such reaction
airy step.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
WILL COST IMMENSE SUM
Plans for Rebuilding Messina and
Reggie Discussed.

nSSStO DlSCQ6SSOs
Rome, Jan. 6.-Plans for the re.
building of Reggie and Messina al
ready are being discussed in detail,
but especially with regard to the lat
ter place, which is the second city of
Sicily. 1t is estimated that about
$15,OO0,0O0 will suffice to rebuild Mes
sina for $4,000 Inhabitants, making it
q commercial and maritime center. 1t
will take about $S,O0O,09O to rebuild
Reggie for $4,000 people. In any event
many years must elapse before the
thoroughly terrorized populations can
be induced to return to live in the
stricken territory.
Another project is. to transfer Mes
sina Professionally to Milazzo, a small
town near the ruins of Messina on the
north coast of the island.
1t has been decided to reconvene
the Italian parliament on Friday or
Saturday of this week to consider
remedies and measures to cope with
the existing situation in Calabria and
Eastern Sicily. Three members of
the chamber of deputies perished in
the earthquake: A bill will be pre-
sented setting forth that all people
who were in the stricken cities and
towns who have not been found at the
expiration of three months shall be
considered dead.
The pope visited the wounded in the
Vatican hospital, accompanied by DR..
Giuseppe Petacci, his private physi-
clan, and heard the doctors opinion
nm each case
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
OIL TRUST wins
Supreme Court will Not Review
the Big Fine Case.
WRIT OF CERT|0RARI ASKED
Decision Simply Denies Petition
Of the Government.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The $29000,.
900 fine case of the Standard Oil COM
pany will not be reviewed by the SUI
prenle court of the United States
The decision of the court to this ef-
feet was announced by Chief Justice
Fuller. The case came to the court
on petition filed by the government
asking the court in petition for
writ of certiorari to order up the rec
ord in the case for review of the
decision of the United States circuit
court of appeals for the Seventh cir
cult, by which Judge Landis' original
decision imposing fine of $29,OOO,OO0
against the Standard Oil company for
accepting rebates from the railroad
companies was reversed.
In the supreme court the case
turned largely upon the right of the
court to interfere in view of the fact
that the case had been passed upon
by the court of appeals. the govern
ment contendi;::e for such privilege as
right, while it was urged in behalf
of the oil company thu the prece
dents were all against such Il proceed.
ing. The action Of the court consist
ed In the announcement that the gov
ernment's petition would not be
granted. The effect of this announce
ment will be to leave standing the
decision of the court of appeals, which
was adverse to the government and
favorable to the company.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
RISES SUPREME JUDGES
State Bar Recommends Names and
Asks Governor tc Select Two.

There was good deal of acrimon.
ions debate among the members of the
State Rar association at a special
meeting at Bismarck, which recon-.
lnend"d list OF twelve names of at.
tornc. from which the governor Was
requested to- make his choice for the
additional two members OF the sn-
rreme court soon to be nomca.
The attorneys having the indorse-
ment If the association are: .loin
Carmody, Hilsboro; George A. Banks
and c. w. Cooley, Grand Fo IS; ID. p.
Holt, FARGO: JEFF Meyers, Grafton;
Herman Winterer. Valley CITY: l.. w.
Gamllons, AIinot: E. S. Ellsworth,
Jamestcwr: NJ. Fl. Brennan. Devils
Lake; c. A. Divit, Wahpeton; F.. w.
Ames. Mayville and George w. New
ton, Bismarck
Attorney Tracy Bangs Of Grand
Forks. Jrd@e Lauder of Wahpeton and
v. r. Lowell Of Fargo, opposed the
aaming of any persons as the choice
of the association, urging that the
matter be left entirely to the govern
or. Attor' ey Hilireth of Fargo led
the figli. for the naming of number
of candidates deemed suitable. declar-
Ing that sc.ne of the attorneys who
were apr 'icanys f:.r the appointments,
had not the lt'nlit. ations for a coun-
try Justice of the. peace.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
ADD TO TERROR OF PEOPLE
Slight Earthquake shoeks Occur in
Stricken District,

Rome, Jan. 4.-No serious damage
has resulted from any of the new
earthquakes, according to reports
made to the government.
There have been recurring shocks
In Stromboli and distinct shock in
Southeastern Sicily. Messina, Reg
tio, Palmi and other of the devastated
cities have also been slightly shaken.
A tremor hardly appreciable was
se!t at Pcsaro and Fano, Adriatic
coast towns in the department of Mar
chest. many miles north of the recog-
nized quake region.
While but little damage has been
done by this new series it has served
to terrify the people throughout all Of
Italy, as it is feared that another vio-
lent shock will come and duplicate
the RUN wrought along the Strait of
Messina.
Scientists say that the seismic dis.
turbances are lasting an unusually
long time and that the "earth's un-
sest" is likely at any moment to mani
Test itself in another wrench such as
the Calabrian and Sicilian coasts suf-
fered
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
MISSING PASTOR A SUICIDE
Anxious Flock Make Startling Discov-
erv at Buchanan.

When he failed to arrive at church.
where the congregation had assembled
for worship, searching party was
formed to locate Rev. Robert l..
Dougherty, pastor of the Congregation
al church at Buchanan, small town
near jamestown, and on visiting his
apartments over the Buchanan State
bank, the searchers found the minis
.er in pool of his own blood.
That he had committed suicide was
established beyond doubt, the razor
with which he had accomplished the
decd being s..ppei indie cold hand
of the victim, while nearby was found
rambling note half explaining the
deed. This note was evidently writ
ten when he borrowed revolver from
neighbor, and at which time his
courage must have failed him.
His actions had been under the sur
veillance of people Of Buchanan who
we're not satisfied that he was in his
right mind.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
MANY BuRlALs AT MEssINA
Fourteen Thousand Victims Of Disas-
.s5.. ter Inferred.

+ . & 4 y a
Messina, Jan. 6.-Earth shocks are
continuing here, although they are
diminishing in intensity. At night,
especially, are they frequently felt.
The fires in the city also are being
gradually extinguished.
The official figures compiled thus
Tar show that $4,000 bodies have been
buried in four cemeteries, that 5000
refugees have left the city and that
5000 persons still remain here.
Instead of .excayating in an en-.
5deavor to find Nc bodies buried be,
meath the ruins 1t has been proposed
that every house in which it is be-
4lieved persons are buried shall be
covered with quicklime.
The official figures place the wound.
ed at Reggie at 1,00O and the refu-
gees at 1000. The number of dead in
the ruins is not known.
Reggie has been practically evacu-
sated except for the troops and the ma
rines from two British warships. The
Bay Of Reggie still is strewn with
broken boats and other debris.
Numerous persons still living are
being taken from beneath the ruins,
while the voices Of others can be dis
tinctly heard appealing for aid. Within
3 few days the rescue work at Reg.
gto VIII have ceased. Then the totter-
Ing bull ldings viii 30 rased and the
bodies that haxs mot been buried win
. burned
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
TEACHERS At VALLEY CITY
Annual Meeting Of State Educational
f. Asso,ia Sicn.


With between 100 and 500 Nori,:
Dakota pedagogs in attendance, the
annual convention of the North Dako-
ia Educational association opened in
the normal schcol'at Valley City. Ow-
ing to the severe storm which ragged
in that section large number of
teachers were late in arriving
The question of free text books in
the public schools of tle state was
considered by the depart nent of coun-
ty superintendc' is and following a
most animated discussion, a resolution
calling on the IN ,lbers Of the legisla-
ture to pass Law providing for free
books was lost. State Superintendent
Stockwell presided over this section.
The various sections met and dis.
cussed matters "f mutual interest
The first general session of the asso-
citation was held N the auditorium of
the normal school. Mrs. Matte M.
Davis, president. delivered the first
address. Dr. John NJ. Gillette of the
state university, Professor F. E. Smith
of Wahpeton. Professor I. M. Rockne
of Mohall. S. R. Finley of Harvey, Pro-
fessor G. w. Stewart of The university,
ali delivered ;.u,ii ess sa.ss.. !, ,-
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
BoNIFAce SHOOTS HIMSELF
Bullet Enters Near the Heart and
Proves Fatal.

Valentine Dorm. a prominent citi-
zen of Wahpelon and formerly prr,
prietor Of the C:tt.9 hotel, shot nimss il
in the wash room of the hotel. Tta
bullet entered just below the heart
and proved fatal.
Dorm had been in the hotel lobby
for some time during the morning and
talked with several people there. He
was In the wash room but few mo.
ments when the shot was heard and
he was unconscious when found.
it appears that Dorm has been wnr-
rying over some private affairs for
some time and had been rather des-
pondenu. He said nothing to his wife
but had confdcd his troubles to one
of two friends.
Dorm died several hours after he
shot himself
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
BURTON HAS CLEAR FIELD
Taft and Foraker Quit Ohio Senator
jal Contest

Columbus, O., Dec. 31.-Congress
man Theodore e. Burton of Cleveland
was decided upon as the next United
States senator from the state of Ohio
Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, brother
of the president-elect and Mr.. Burton's s
most formidable opponent, withdrew
from the race and Senator Joseph b
Foraker issued statement later ad
mitting for the first time since the at
tacks made upon him during the re
cent national campaign that his de-
feat for reelection was certain. All
SO that the naming of Mr.. Burton in
a party caucus will be but formal!
ify
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
COUNTS PETITION DENIED
Princess de sa9an Retains Custody of
Her Children,

Paris, Dec. 31.-'rhe petition of
Count Boni de Castellane that the
custody of his three sons be given to
his mother. the Marquise de Castel-
lane, was denied. The court ruled
that the children remain In the GUS
tody of their mother. Princess de Sa-
gan, formerly Miss Anna Gould of
New York.
The court ruled further that the
children should not leave the Con-
tinent without It's permission. Begin
ming Oct. 19, 1909. they are to be
placed in a college situated within .
hundred miles Of Paris. Il
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
PRISONER GETS OUT CT JAIL
During Raging Storm He Cuts Through
Walls and Escapes.

While u storm ragged outside, Frank
Bridges, who was recently held to the
district court for trial on complaint
of his fourteen-year-old daughter,
made his escape from the Cavalier
county Jail at Langdon. Bridges used
one of the iron bars which held the
ceiling radiator in place, as hammer,
and part of wrench as a punch, in
making hole in the wall large
enough to crawl through. Three other
prisoners confined in the Jail preferred
to remain and face the court rather
than the storm. Bridges had with
him about $25 in cash.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Acquitted Of EmbezzIement.

In the embezzlement case against
Ober Iverson of Aneta, the jury in the
United States court at Fargo acquit-
ted the prisoner without leaving their
seats. IVerson is seventeen-year-
old boy who has been a clerk in the
postoffice at Aneta, and was charged
with embezzling $4.35. The shortage
occurred in connection with stamp
sales, and the defense alleged it was
a case of mistake in making change
and not criminal intent.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
TRAGEDY CAUSED BY GRIEF
Father and Mother End Lives Follow
ing Death Of Daughter.

New York, Jan. Professor J. P.
Gordy of New York university and his
wife committed suicide few hours
after the death of their daughter. The
young girl, eighteen years old, died
Of pneumonia. After giving way to
their grief for nearly two hours the
parents of the young woman appeared
to grow more resigned and the physi.
clan and nurses left.
The two then retired to their apart
ments and, getting into bed, swal
lowed the contents Of three bottles OF
chloroform. Two hours later they
were found dead in each others arms
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Expects His Bill to Pass.

Senator McCunber stated at che
White House in Washington that he
hopes to secure favorable considera-
ton of his federal grain inspection
bill at this session of congress. II
will continue to press it and hope to
get report from the committee in
time for action at this session. said
Senator McCumher. Senator Hans
brough is chairman of the committee
on agriculture, before which the bill
now rests.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Outbreak Of Typhoid Fever
at Messina.
EARTH TREMORS CONTINUE
Medical Administration Recommends
Compulsory Removal Of All the Liv-
Ing in Destroyed cities-Work Of
Searching Ruins Has Practically
Ceased, az There Is No Expectation
Of Finding Any One Alive.

Rome, Jan. 6.-Dispatches received
from Messipa and Reggie indicate
that although the situation is in some
respects better fresh complications
have, arisen. Typhoid fever has
broken out at Messina. The lack Of
pure water and the increasing pollu-
tion of the air causes the physicians
In charge of the Red Cross work to
fear an epidemic. The medical ad-
ministration in conference with the
government authorities are consiiei-
Ing the compulsory removal of all the
living In the destroyed cities. The
work of searching under the ruins
has almost ceased because there is no
expectation of finding any one alive.
The earth tremors continue, causing
fresh apprehension among the al
ready painfully affected survivors and
the workers from outside.
The prompt dispatch of part of
the American battleships with the
feet commander, Rear Admiral
Sperry, to offer aid in the earthquake
relief work has added to the public
feeling of appreciation and gratitude.
Word has come. that Admiral Sperry
has opened fund for the sufferers
and that the men of the feet are con-
tributing generously.
The catastrophe is almost wholly
Italian, few foreigners being among
the dead. The American embassy
and Americans who have gone to the
scene either as volunteers in relief
work or as correspondents have not
found any further Americans among
the victims.
Queen Helena has asked the au-
thorities and people throughuut- sly
not to engage in the usual festivfaA
on her birthday next Friday. II can
not possibly think Of any KIND of re-
joicing," said the queen in commune
eating her desire to the court cham
berlain, "while the nation is suffering
such terrible mourning"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Citizens Object to Change.

Muskoda residents are emulating
the example of those of Winnipeg
Junction, and are seeking to tie up
the Northern Pacific with injunction
suits. The suit is brought as result
of the changes in the grade and the
line of the Northern Pacific fifty miles
east of Fargo, the present station at
Muskoda not being on the new line.
The company wants to change the sta
tion mile and a half west to the
new line.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Mckenzie Much Better.

Alex Mckenzie, the Republican lead
er in North Dakota, who has been Ill
at the MERCHANTS hotel in st. Paul, is
now reported to be on the road to a
rapid recovery Despite all reports to
the contrary, Mr.. Mckenzie has sim
ply been suffering from catarrh and
the reason his friends have been ex-
cluded from the room is owing to the
fact that his physicians are afraid
talking would aggrayate the ailment.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
Cat Saves His Life.

A cat saved the life of Frank Kim
ball, whose house at Grand Forks was
totally destroyed by fire. KimbalI
built big fire aRd went upstairs to
bed. Later he was awakened by the
pitiful cries Of his cat. which kept
paving his ears. He barely escaped
in his night clothes, the lower part of
the house being a mass:of flames. He
carried no insurance.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-01-07
TO THE HOUSE
Special Message on Use Of
Secret Service Men.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Rep1ying to
the resolution of the house of repre-
sentatives asking the president to ex-
plain the references to the secret
service in his recent annual message
Mr.. Roosevelt sent special commu-
nication to the house.
He declares that the representatives
are wholly unjustified in assuming
that the language of the message,
which commented on the prohibition
placed by congress on the use of the
secret service men in cases other than
those of counterfeiting ("and one or
two other matters which can be dis
regarded'), is intended to cast a slur
upon them.
The language which the representa-
tives wanted explained is as follows:
''rhe amendment in question oper-
ates only to the advantage of the
criminal, of the wrongdoer. The chief
argument in favor of the provision
was that the congressman did not
themselves wish to be investigated
by secret service men. A special ex-
ception could be made in the law pro-
hibiting the use of the secret service
force in Investigating members of the
congress. 1t would be far better to do
this than to do what actually was
done and strive to prevent or at least
to hamper effective action against
criminals by the executive branch of
the government"
Tho special message declares that,
notwithstanding the umbrage taken
by congress at this wording, "a care
full reading of this message will show
that / said nothing to warrant the
statement that the majority of the
investigated by the secret service
men, or that congress as a whole
was actuated by that motive
Denies Making Statement:
II did not make any such statement
in this message. Moreover, l have
never made any such statement about
congress as a whole nor, with few
inevitable exceptions, about the men,
bers OF congress in any message or
article of speech. On the contrary, l
have always not only deprecated, but
vigorously resented, the practice of
indiscriminate attack upon congress
and indiscriminate condemnation of
all congressman, wise and unwise, fit
and unfit, good and bad alike"
Mr.. Roosevelt declares the evidence
that members of congress did not
wish themselves investigated by secret
service men is found in the debates
recorded in the Congressional Record.
! He denounces as wholly unfounded a
newspaper story to the effect that he
wishes to make Chief Willlie of the
secret service a second Fouche, mod
eled after the notorious chief of po-
lice of Napoleon.
The real Issue, says Mr.. Roosevelt,
is, "Does congress desire that the
government shall have at its disposal
the most efficient instrument for the
detection of criminals and the preven-
ton and punishment of crime, or does
it not?"
He cites cases in which the secret
service has secured evidence enough
to convict offenders against the fed
eral laws.
"A letter from the president to
Speaker Cannon protesting against
the cutting down of the appropriation
for the secret service, two letters
from Secretary Cortelyou on the same
subject and the newspaper article al.
ready mentioned are appended to the
message.