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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19
NJ. Giles Appointed.

The name Of Mr.. j. A. Giles,
of this city. has been sent to the
senate by President Taft as APP
pointee Of the Durham postoffice.
There is still talk about whe-
ther he will be confirmed by that
body or not. A portion Of the
Republican element in this city
is not satisfied. and whether they
can bring influence to bear to
cause any delay remains to be
seen. Mr.. Giles is not saying
about the matter at this writing
and the results are still interest
ing.
LATER.--0n Tuesday the Sen
ate confirmed the appointment,
Of Mr.. Giles as postmaster al
Durham and he will now assume
charge. 1t is generally conced'
ed that Mr.. J. T. Pope will b
Mr.. Giles assistant.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19

necessity for using the gun, but
declared that nobody knew what
the dead man was going to do.
An examination Of the gun
shows that it had been fired once
and that the discharge was
fresh. The shell was still in the
gun and It smelled as of fresh
shooting. An examination of
the premises by several men
showed the shot aimed at Ser
geant Pendergrast had taken eff
feet. While discussing the ex-
citement Mr.. Pendergrast asked
that the place be examined. de-
claring himself certain that the
load lodged in some Of the wood
of the house.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19

llilss grow all the year round be.
cause pools Of water stand where
filth and all kinds of refuse
matters collect. or near the pub
Lie library, where a pool Of water
stands from one year to another,
notwithstanding the protest of
people in the community who
have been to every officer con-
nected the sanitary department
that they know in their effort to
have such places fixed.
with such matters in mind,
in my travels. ! walked around
to some Of best kept streets in
the city and one particularly nice
yard attracted my attention.
Upon inquiry i learned that a
very active member Of the Civic
League lived in this house and
found the cause of the beautiful
condition Of the front yard. /
was talking about this to a man
who happened to live just behind
this residence and he said that
/ did not know half, that ! should
have looked into the back yard
and around the stables. This
same man said he expected to
move before the summer because
he could not keep his windows
on that side Of the house raised
during the summer on account
of these stables, and that con-
tinued complaints to the sanitary
department had failed to afford
any relief.
Another matter that people
that live near certain parts Of the
town do not like is the idea Of
being 80 particular about the way
dry closets are kept in the city
at all pl. ces and so careless about
the dumping ground. In one
section that | saw the collections
from the sanitary wagons j:
dumped on the surface within
200 yards of the city limits and
residents living just inside can
not keep the Southern windows
raised during the Summer, anC
flies are terrible. Of curse the
men in charge of the wagon!
make an effort to cover up theil
load. but with two or more
shovels of dirt there is little
chance of remaining so after
a rain.
ITO my mind the health regu
lations of the city are the mos
important matters for her citi
zens to consider, and if the Of
ficers of department will be con.
sistent few people will have an,
kick.
II find Durham and inter stinf
place and expect to remain here
for some weeks, | find so man,
things I want to talk about tina
I must have them said in som'
way, and will see you again mex
week"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19
THE old MAN STILL IN TOWN
Sees and Hears Many Things Around
That he Wants Printed.
CONDITIONS OF MORALITY NOT GOOD.
Show Girls Attract Attention -Thl
Board Of Health County Poll
Tics and Many othe! Things
Talked About.

Talked About.
True to his promise the "Old|
Man" remained with US and talks
freely about whak is going on
around the town as he sees it in
bis wanderings:
Il was up the street one night
last week and realized that some
thing unusual must be on from
the way the crowds acted. ] fell
in line with q crowd Of young
bucks and determined to find out
the cause of the stir. ! followed
them to the Academy Of Music
and learned that the cause Of the
unusual feeling of unrest and
anxiousness was the desire to get
a front seat to witness the rer-
formance Of the female minstrel
crowd that were holding forth.
The principal feature Of the show
was the seven pretty girls and
from what the fellows said as
they passed out they seemed to
feel that they received their
moneys worth.
Il was talking few days ago
to an observing lawyer that has
made his home in Durham for
some time and he remarked that
he did not believe the citizenry
was as careful Of their morals as
when he first came to Durham.
suggested that possible the con-
ditions were no worse than for
merly but that people were more
careless of the opinion Of Others
He did not sgree with me. but
lam Of the opinion that many
young girls are emboldened to
be familiar with strangers be-
cause it seems to be the popular
thing and they can command
much more attention in this way.
When I began to ask about
county politics it seems that
there never was such a thing and
the present occupants.of the Of
fee are giving such satisfaction
or that they are such good poll
ticans other Democrats seem
loathe to enter the race. Demo-
Gratis seem satisfied with condi-
tons. some saying that there is
little interest to be had while
others are saying that If the
same people are to hold on it
makes no difference as they have
filled the position well so far as
they know. The matter Of
county commissioners has not
been mentioned with a view TO
any one in particular. 1t is very
difficult to get good men to run
for the legislature ard the can
didate for this Office that enters
the race will have to be persuad-
ed by good men that have the
best interest Of the county at
heart. The suggestion ! have
made to you Of Mr.. Percy Reade
has met with favorable comment
at the hands Of many good De
mocrats and my opinion Of hin
as the best possible material fol
the place has not changed, bu
has been strengthened.
Owing to an endeavor to en-
force some of theregulations o.
the Health Board Of Durham
much discussion has beer
brought out. There are few
people but agree in the mali
with the health board in tryini
to keep the city clean, but man,
DO not appreciate the methods O
Of the officers Of the board ant
the manner they use In dealing
with people. Nor do they appre
ciate the fact that there Is moth
ing In the regulations Of tn,
health board that compels the
officers to do their duty in al
cases. As an instance, look or
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19
POLICEMAN SHOOTS NEGRO.
Officer Cobb Kills Tom Hawkins Sat-
urday Night.
THE NEGRO TRIED TO SHOOT OFFICER

THE NEGRO TRIED TO SHOOT OFFICER
Jury Finds That Officer Was Not TO
Blame "A Narrow Escape for |
Officer Pendergrast.
Saturday night about eight
o'clock Officers Pendergrast and
Cobb heard of a gambling game
going on down at the home of
Walter Sneed on Red Cross street
and went down to investigate.
When they raided the players
they all made their escape and
Tom Hawkins, who, it seems
lived in the same house, became
infuriated at the conduct Of the
officers. In going out the negro
got hold of a shot gun and at
tempted to shoot Mr.. Cobb, but
he lodged and yelled to Mr..
Pendergrast that the negro had
tried to kill him. About this
time the negro and Pendergrast
met and the former fired at the
officer. Just here Officer Cobbs
words will better tell what oc-
Cured:
"The next thing / heard was
the shot and Pendergrast said he
come pretty near killing me,
watch out. l had my pistol out
then and he ran round, dropped
on his knees and levelled the
gun al me whenI shot. aimed
| thought about the waistband,
but hit him near the heart. He
fell with the gun in his hands,
making no sound as he fell. -
Sergeant Pendergrast bore
slight scorches about the eye
lashes. the powder from the gun
Appearing to have burnt him.
He says that the guns point was
but a few feet from him when
the dead negro fired. 1t was all
done SO soon that neither officer
knew just what had taken place.
Policeman Cobb declares that
while he knew the gun had but a
single barrel there was time for
reloading it and he expected to
be fired upon when the negro
made the second attempt to shoot
him.
| The gun was found lying. un-
der the negro who had it grasp
ed in both hands. Near the
heart was a bullet wound which
appeared not to have gone
through the body. There was
hardly a drop of blood. The wild
stare of eyes was fixed; the dead
man wrote the account of his
death in his face. There were
several colored people about who
gave somewhat the same story
} of the death duel. They did moi
: know so much about it, but
agreed that the dead man had
: fired upon the officers who were
| not after him. He had raised nc
} disturbance, it seems, and, fol
! that matter, the dead man ha:
: been comparatively a good negro
He has no criminal record.
. Soon after the shooting Coro
: ner A. C. Jordan was on the
: scene conducting an examina
: ton. The testimony that he re
ceived was all along the same
: line, Notwithstanding which
t Sheriff Harvard put the office
t under arrest until the jury wa
e gotten together, r. w. Brown
: ]. E. vickers, F. D. Styron, G
e r. Phillips, 7. H. Lawrence, M
S. O'Brient composed it and thei
verdict was that the deceased
Q Thomas Hawkins, colored, cam'
+ to his death by pistol shot firet
: into the breast by W. A. Cobb, ;
p and the jury further finds tha
s "the shooting was justifable ant
: in self-defense, apd We recon
e mend the release of the said w
!. A. Cobb"
Officers Cobb and Pendergras'
| Al =.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19

The demonstrators Of the
Globe Remedies have a large dis
play of tape worms in their win
dow at los Church street. Stop
in and ask about them. Always
glad to answer questions con-
cerning our remedies. Office
open from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-05-19

Ed Horton, who has been serv-
ing on the roads, escaped one
day last week, and has not been
heard Of since.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27

All mail orders will receive
prompt attention for any
goods from this store just
as if you we're buying in
person.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
ORDER BY MAIL

The Oswald Automobile Company,
have sold Regal 80" to Mr.. G. B.
Jefcoat, a prosperous farmer and pop
! ular R. F. D. carrier going out from
Swansea.
Mr.. E. M. Livingston, leading mer-
| chant of North, and L. w. Gardner, of
! Pelion, were in town last Friday on
matters of business.
G. r. Rish, Of Pelion, is announced
as candidate for reelection to the
Office of magistrate of the 5th district.
He has made satisfactory official IN
the past.
Mr.. B. H. Barre and Miss Ernestine
Barre have returned from delightful
trip through the mountains of North
Carolina. They were joined at Glenn
son by Prof. and Mrs. Henry W. Barre.
FREE homesteads from 40 to 100
acres land in Ala, Ark, Fla, La,
and Miss. given away by United States
Government to successful applicants.
Send 25c for information and applica
tion form. Dixie Home Co., Naranja,
Fla. 2Wp
5 or doses 1862 will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c.
Mr.. Karl F. Oswald, the clever
agent for the popular Regal car will
receive in a few days carload of
automobiles. Prices are right.
Miss Meredith Muller entertained at
cards in her usual charming manner
on Thursday evening in honor of Miss
Sadie Raysor. of St. Matthews; Miss
Watson of Ridge Spring, and Miss
Hettie Bacon, Of Columbia Delicious
refreshments were served.
Hon. E. G. Ridgell, of Batesburg,
president of the Lexington County
Corn Growers association, was here
on Friday attending meeting of that
organization.
Mr.. Jas. E. Dunbar. of near Pelion,
one of the best farmers and leading
citizens of that section, was in town
nature,
The Misses Efrd delightfully."- enter
tanned on Monday evening in honor of
Miss Sadie Raysor, Of ST. Matthews,
who is the very attraction guest of
Miss Annio Martha Meetze.
Congressman Lever left yesterday
for Orangeburg, where he will make
an address at Bowman today. He
will speak in other sections Of his dis
trict, oy special invitation, during the
next few days.
The Dispatch job office has just re-
! ceived a number of new type faces
| and we are now prepared to do better
| work than ever before. Let US have
your next order.
The best place to buy your groceries
! and farm supplies is at H. M. Win
! CARDS. His prices are always popular.
Try him.
Mr.. w. r. Lowe, Of New Brook]and,
| is announced as candidate for the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Lowe
ran two years ago and received m ost
! fattering vote. He is popular in his
| home town and is clever gentleman.
| Mrs. Rose Crosson, the venerable
mother of State Senator Crosson, is in
| the Columbia hospital, where she was
carried for treatment several days ago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27

Mr.. n. B. Wanamaker, ex-represent-
ative from Lexington county and one
of the best known and highly beloved
men in the county, was here last Fri
day in attendance upon the meeting OF
the county corn growers association.
Rev. J. D. Shealy left yesterday to
assist in a meeting at Mt. Pleasant
church, Lexington county. He served
Mt. Pleasant for IA years, and conse-
quently it will be very pleasant for
him to visit the church there.-NeW-
berry Herald & News.
The date of John H. Wessinger's
barbecue has been changed from July
80 to August 9th. We gladly make
the CHANGE
Col. M. D. Harman mas returned
from a two weeks visit to his two
sons in Augusta. He was very much
benefited by his stay, which will be
pleasing news to his many friends
throughout the county.
Mrs. Johanna Earhardt, who has
been quite i'll for several weeks at her
home in Columbia. is very much i'm
proved.
If there is anything in dry goods,
notions, shoes, hats, etc. never buy
before YOU have examined our stock
and learn the prices, which are always
right. II. N. Hammer & Co.
The new livery. feed and sale
stables of Q. S. Rauch are nearing
completion and for comfort aud con-
venience of stock, &C., there is no
better arranged stable in the state.
They will carry some fine race stock'
in fact all kinds of horses and mules to
suit the demands of the people.
TRY the Special Strictly High Grade
Blended Coffee. in 3lb cans for SOC,
and 5lb cans for 81; put up expressly
for our trade. You will find it palat-
able and refreshing.
H. N. Hammer & Go.
Mr.. Lee H. Powell and Mr.. L. j.
Harling. formerly of the mill district
here, but for several weeks working at
Graniteville, has returned home to
enjoy rest prior to the startup OF
the mill here.
Reader, remember whenever you
want shoes, of any kind tor men,
women or children that you lind just
what you want at Meetze & Sons.
Prices and quality ALWAYS please.
And their guarantee means something.
All the superintendent of Depart
ments of the Lexington County Fair
are requested to meet the Secretary,
at his office here, on next Monday at
1Oa. m. to revise the Premium list.
This is important and please attend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.
MaYside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.

or 6 doses 1862 will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price Csc.
Hon. @. NJ. Efrd has returned from a
legal busines trip north.
F. E. Dreher, ESQ.,, left last week for
Glenn Springs, where he will spend
several days.
Mr.. A. j. Fox, cashier of the Home
National Bank, spent Monday in
Columo ola.
Mr.. Silas Clarke, of near Leesville,
spent the weekend with his brother
Mr.. Press Clarke here.
Mr.. Scott Hendrix spent Monday in
Columbia on matters of business.
Protracted meeting will commence
in the Baptist church here on the
second Sunday in August.
Fruit is most plentiful and water
melons are coming to town right along
now.
The catalogues of the Palmetto COL
legiate Institute are in the hands OF
the printers and will be ready for dis
tribution by the first of next week.
Prof. ". E. Black will leave next
week for visit to his fathers home
in Saluda county,
Miss Martha Hendrix Ceughman has
accepted a position as operator for the
Southern Bell Telephone Co., at Bates
burg.
Mr.. w. M. Swartz and Miss Iceoline
Harman spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Shepherd at the Cross Roads
in the sand hills,
Mrs. DR.. E. P. Derrick has bran
quite i'll for the past few days. Her
mother, Mrs. Hughes, of Columbia,
has been at her bedside.
Mr.. John w. Smith, candidate for
county commissioner, spent yester-
day in Lexington on his way for the
Fork in the interest of his candidacy.
Rev. s. G. Ballentine, Of Leesville,
will preach at St. Johns Lutheran
church next Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, two sermons daily, morning
and afternoon. Public invited.
The negroes of Bethel A. M. E.
church are having a series of meet
ings. Rev. Nelson is being assisted
by evangelist Nance and many conver-
sions have taken place, it is said.
There will be cnildren's day at
Horab church on the fifth Saturday in
July. The public is cordially invited
and especially all Sunday schools.
The exercises will begin at 10 O'Clock
and continue all day.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Stvlish and Serviceable Silks

Stylish and Serviceable Silks
You must see our line Of Sedo Silks.
This quality of goods is q inches wide
and will make an excellent dress, while
at the same time it is serviceable. The
price is only, yard, 75c.
We are selling 24-inch Foulards that
most stores would charge you 70 cents
for, for only, yard SOC.
Raiah Silk, q inches wide and thereg-
ular $1.00 quality, is offered for only,
yard, SOC.
In 36inch Taffetta, in soft-finish foul
ard patterns. This piece of goods is the
latest creation for Summer frocks. The
quality of this goods is the best; the price
only, yard, $1.39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27

60 to Henry Drug Store, Chapin,
8. c., to have your eyes tested for
glasses. Examination free. We
also handle full line of drugs,
patent medicines, jewelry, paints,
etc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Summer School to Close.

This is the last week of the county
summer school. On Friday next the
session will end after one of the most
successful terms ever. held in the ceun-
.ty. -. I. -. L :" !.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

The friends of J. NJ. Malpass an
nounce him a candidate for the office
of County Treasurer subject to the prl-
mary, and pledge him to abide the
result of the election. -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Mems Hats

In hats we carry everything in the
latest styles, in soft felt, Panamas and
straws from the cheapest to the highest.
When you get ready to buy your Hat
come to Mimnaugh's. Straw Hats at
your own price now.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
White Goods.

Ouf white goods department is always re-
plete with special values for you.
34-inch Flaxon Lawn, plain, the yard,
25c and &c.
36-inch checked Flaxon, yard 25c.
White Madras for skirts and ladies' suits,
the yard 12ac
2 Cases colored Lawns and Batistes, 15c
quality long as they last ...lOc
lot colored Batiste, 10c quality, for dres-
ses, sacques and Kimonas for ..............5c
1000 yards of Dress Gingbams in, Checks
stripes and plaids, SC quality at.........64c
5000 yards 40 inch white Lawn, 1890
quality for. lOc
1 case of white Madras for Mems Shirts
Boys Jackets and Ladies' Suits, 15c
quality, at .....................l23c
It will interest pay any lady to visit our
White Goods Department.
500 pair 16 button Silk Gloves $3.50
quality for..........
500 pieces embroidery, edging to match, St, g. and
10 quality at yard. .........................5c
100 doz. 1S < 36 Huck Towels, worth $12o per
dozen long as they last at. at..................90 90c
Just deceived line of new laces all widths, at
prices never heard of before.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Banister Shoes

Low and high quarter patent kid and colt. gun
metal, tan, vici kid and Russian Calf Dug reg
alar $3.50 and $500 shoes for S4.25. This is -
the opportunities that seldom presents itself :
to the public, so that it will be to your inter-
est to grasp this opportunity and buy pair of a
Banister Shoes, $3.50 and S.. 90 quality, for s425
Any style you want we can show you.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Useful Articles

Ice Cream Churns, Water Coolers, Fruit Jars, Jelly
Glasses etc. fact everything useful for the house
and kitchen Our stock is too large to enumerate but
will be glad to quote prices. Write.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Linen Suits at Half Price.

Linen OullS d. l1dlI ll\N'
Another shipment of those Brown Linen Coat
snts. For service, durability and style this is the
best suit for you buy-not st their regular pce OF
$500 but at. .'..'''
o,r atock Of Lingerie Dresses was never more COM
plete than now. We can supply your wants anu al
the right price.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-07-27
Millinery! Millinery!

We are making extraordinary conces-
sions in this room. We keep our milli-
ners busy all the summer, so if you want
a pretty hat you can have it made here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-04
AT THE PANTAGES.

The Pantages theater offers two
high class acts this week in Wills
and Hasson, hand balancers. and
Mysterious Myrma. diver. Wills
and Hasson, on the program,
sounds rather conventional, but
when they are seen in action the
man who usually sleeps through
the acrobatic stunt" sits up and
takes notice. They do brilliant
and graceful work.
Mysterious Myrma is an imita-
ton of Annette Kellerman, who
would do well enough on her own
merits. She has a beautiful form
rather daringly revealed to the
audience in a shadowgraph un-
dressing act. Her diving is good
and a mirror arran cement guar.
antees that nothing is overlookei
Miss Lee of Payne and Lee In
PRODUCES a clever Billiken act and
does some dainty dancing. The
remainder of the bill is interest
ing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-01-04

their number advanced to such an
important position in the busi-
ness world and Mr.. Johnson's
many friends are elated over the
brilliant success he has achieved.
Mr.. Johnson has established
principle of business integrity and
simple honesty in each Sherman,
Clay & Co. store that has gradu-
ally built an enviable reputation
for the house. Pianos are sold
on the strictly one-price-to-every-
body plan without sensational
and kindred schemes.
On another page in this paper Is
told the story of the Sherman,
Clay e. Co. stores in other parts
of Washington and Oregon, and of
Announcements made in other cit
les similar to the one now taking
place in Tacoma. New stores have
been leased in many of our neigh
boring cities by this firm, but the
browning event of all, the hand
soonest and most complete store, is
given to Tacoma, according to Lo-
cal Manager John r. Ramaker.
Mr.. Ramaker has been in the mu-
sic business in the Northwest for
a period of II years and prior to