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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
A Poser for Mr.. Asnnith.

1t looks like a drawn battle in Great
Britain And no wonder! The fate of
the House Of Lords. the prospect Of hav-
ing only one unchecked chamber the
impending changes in the constitution
the possible shifting Of the Crown itself
with relation TO the empire-are weighty
matters. and bound to sway the cleo
torate.
The decline in British eonsols" is
being worked for all it is worth by both
parties. Conservatives claim. that the
radical policy of the Liberal government
is running the national credit. while the
Liberals declare the decline is due 10 the
opposition's assertion that the country
is going TO the bow-wows and can be
saved only by a protective tariff
All this is nonsense While consols
have fallen sharply since the elections
began, they are not pereeptibly below
the price to which they declined last
october. The decline was due. rather, to
the scare over the German navy and
fears of a further enormous increase in
British naval expenditures TO be financed
by a naval loan, which was strongly ad-
vocated by Mr.. BalfOur himself, who now
is raising all this hubbub.
Taken all in all, it is a campaign of
sham and make-believe. 10 cajole voters,
even as in our country. But to the
credit Of our British cousins. let It be
said they are not deceived by this rant
ing on one side or the wailing on the
other. The results of the elections thus
far show this plainly More than two.
thirds of the new members have beer
elected. and each side has gained an
equal number.
Thus far it is a ''stand-of." and Sc
far. at least, the difference between the
old House of Commons and the coming
one is exactly as great as that between
''tweedledum and tweedledee.
But what win the premier now do? II
Mr.. Asquith hesitated to take action on
a momentous issue when his majority
was chiefly provided by Labor and Irish
members, without first consulting the
country. what can he. do now. after he
was compelled to consult the country and
has received no definite answer?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

Judge Joseph Rueker Lamar, WHO
has just been appointed by the Presi-
dent to a place in the Supreme Court OF
the United States. probably owes his
approaching elevation TO the fact that
President Taft used to go down TO Au-
gusta, Ga. in the winter to play golf.
The President met Judge Lamar dur
ing one of his visits TO Augusta, which
is the home OF the newly appointed
justice, and was so much impressed by
the mans personality that he made
many Inquiries regarding his judicial
abilities. These inquiries brought such
high praise that when he left Augusta
the President carried Judge Lamar's
name in the back OF his head as a good
man to have in mind when some court
vacancy should occur.
Some little time ago the President
sent for Senator Bacon, OF Georgia, and
asked him what be thought Of Judge
Lamar as a possible appointee for one
of the I'VE judges that shall compose
the new Commerce Court,
The only comment / would make,
replied Senator Bacon, SIS that instead
of the Commerce Court II should be the
Supreme Court. No man is too big "a
serve on a circuit court. II is true, but
| there are only a few men big enough
to take a place on the Supreme bench.
That is said TO have been the first
time the President thought OF Judge
Lamar in connection with the Supreme
Court appointments.
During his talk with Senator Bacon
President Taft is said TO have brought
up the question Of Judge Lamar's age
whether he was old enough and at ths
same time young enough.
81 should say that he must be abou
your own age. Mr.. President" replied
| the Georgia Senator.
The President then picked up copy
of Who's Who in America" that lay
on his desk. and found that he and
Judge lamar were born within a month
OF each other. WhereupOn the President
| is said 20 have made a smiling remark
to the effect that he couldn't crtticiss
the judges age-that, in fact fifty-thret
was just good age.
II is said Of Judge Lamar that neitheI
he nor any Of his close friends, wrot'
so much as a line to Washington in his
behalf since his name was first men
toned as a possible nominee.
| Judge Lamar resigned his place a.
associate justice OF the Supreme cour
OF Georgia some time before the end OF
/ his term. When asked why he left tn
Itench, he occasion-d some surprise b!
replying that he did so because h
couldn't conseientiously hold the Job
| He explained that the court docket va
so overburdened with eases that TO TOOL
into them all rs th1roushiy as his con
| science held 10 be proper would havl
meant the undermining OF ms health.
|
/ When judge Willis Van Devanter, Of
! Wyoming, was selected by Presi lent TAT
| for n Supreme Court justice, ii was no
the first time Judge Van Devanter had al
/ tracted the attention of a President o
/ the Tilted States. Alter TIE election o
| Mckinley, Judge Van Devanter was ex
| ceedingly anxious to become Solicitor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
Muek-rakine AecompIishment.


A good deal has been SAID. first and
last. about the harm that has been done
by what has come to be known as
undertaking by the magazines. which,
to A certain extent, at least, have been
usurping the powers and privileges once
the exclusive property of the daily news
paper. one striking instance Of this
undertaking was the assault some
time ago on Trinity Church Corporation,
which, investigation showed, was the
wealthy owner of certain rack-rent tene-
ments that were a disgrace to our civil
llzation, the haunts OF disease and crime.
breeders OF immortality and uneieanli-
ness, grinders Of the faces of the poor
with their excessive rentals.
We believe that it was never con-
tended by members OF Trinity Church
Corporation that the charges set forth
in magazines were not true In pailia-
ton it was said, only. that the mem
bers Of the vestry were not acquainted
with the facts. The magazine articles
made them acquainted with the facts,
and. blindness no longer possible. Trinity
| Church set about cleaning house.
II is gratifying TO learn that the work
has been done thoroughly. and Trinity
Church can no longer be assailed as a
grasping. greedy landlord. caring for
nothing but dividends on its property
Investments. It was two years ago that
the agitation began, and so successful
| was ii that Trinity Church set an ex-
pert to work TO investigate the S34 dwell
ing houses owned by the church. Twelve
Of these were found to be in such bad
condition that they were promptly i'm
proved or demolished. The improve
ments went on, however. until $50 Of
the houses owned by Trinity Church had
been destroyed and replaced by modern
| dwellings 1T for the habitation OF civil
lied persons. But it was not sufficient
10 correct the evils that had been
pointed out so blatantly. Trinity Church
decided that there must be no repeti-
ton of the scandal The corporation
has put Miss Emily Dinwiddie. formerly
connected with the Charity Organization
Society. in charge of the Trinity Church
properties. and 1t is her business 10
see that Trinity Church furnishes no
more sensational material either for the
magazines or for plays by emotional
actresses.
To this extent, then, undertaking
has been justified. II has at least
awakened a powerful and wealthy church
to the fact that its highest duties were
neglected. and an evil that was re-
proach to our civilization and a mockery
Of religion has been cured
It is evident that the British are learn
ing something about politics as the game
is played They are crying fraud now
/ IL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
Would Pay on the Long Rum.

trofn the MlIWauhee JoIfilal-
California has voted to tax itself
S. 900 600 and TO permit San Francisco to
levy a ike tax for a worlds fair. OF
course, it would be socialistic and all Of
that, yet We have an idea that it would
pay San Francisco better in the long run
To spend the money for free picture
shows IN the schoolhouses-that is. if
san Francisco considers a good citizen a
profitable Investment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
waiting for Him.

From the Chicago News.
YES. mum" said Poetic Pete, as he
twined an autumn leaf through his but
tonhole. II am a great lover of the TO
mantle. I stopped at dis gate because /
saw de sign lakewood
''You dld?" approved the housewife.
well there is a lot of idle wood down
at the Woodpiie. Just take this ak and
split up half a cord"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

The savings bank advertisements urging
thrift are very alluring. but If you really
want TO begin an account with dollar
that win do you a lot of good just
spend it in giving some poor child a
god Christmas time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MORNING IN THE COUNTRY.

MORNING IN THE COUNTRY.
never linger at my bath,
But ply a busy sponge
Or iii the icy tub with wrath
And take a hasty plunge.
] never eat: I simply snatch
A bit Of shredded pine
And break away. I gotta catch
The 7:49.
I never get a decent shave
As dawn invades my den.
For every minute / can save
Is badly needed then.
/ never have a chance to take
The air Ike rarest wine.
! never walk; gotta make
The 7:49
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
Details Desired.

shes not Ike other girls"
''Temperamentally? iOr do you mean
that she has gotten hold Of something
sensible in the.way OF a hatT'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

A Toledo man swallowed a dollar the
other day and they charged him 500 to
cut it out OF him. That shows how the
naiddleman soaks the ultimate consumer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
4 s2n.o0n Rnnd stand.

From the Fan River News.
Boston Common viii have $4,000 hand
stand of marble Evidently Mayor F'itz-
gerald wants it said of him that he found
Boston in granite and left it insolvent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

With Luther Burbank's invention of a
pea that win not roll of ones knife, and
a noiseless soup spoon. eating in a pub
lie cafe may soon become a pleasure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
o. SIippery Dava.

do you think the streets in the here
after VIII be flowing with milk and
honey?"
why not7 I've seen the streets sprin-
Killed. with breakfast food right here in
this toWn. -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

kisses them perforce. in ST. Louis. The
mystery Is Why he chose that city for
his field OF operations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
Rnrnynrd AriStOcrncy.

why does that goose squawk so loud
ly?'
That goose, explained an old hen, lis
a Descendant OF the Squawkers Who
Saved Rome"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

It is easier 10 understand why Mr..
Thomas Edison is not worried about the
future when we learn that his income is
s. 600 a week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

Miss Eleanor Sears walked on the
stage the other day because some one
dared her to. OF course, she had no idea
her name would set in the papers again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
He Was Too Prerious.

Prom the Kansas City star.
1t appears that when Gen. Madero is
sued his proclamation declaring himself
President of Mexico he exaggerated mat
tars somewhat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

Mr.. Paul Morton thinks that the great
trusts should receive justice. We quite
agree with him; but the trouble is that
they manage 10 dodge it so successfully.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
A shrewd Girl.

Going TO hang up your stocking.
Maude?"
mo; that won't get me anything that ]
wouldn't get anyhow. ] think TN hang
up some mistletoe."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
An Interesting Antiaur.

Fine old inn. sir" commented the
host. Everything in this house has its
story"
grOuchy tourist And is there any leg
end connected with this old piece OF
cheeSe2'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

Those noted headIiners IN LIES vaude-
vine bin. Peace and Goodwill. are about
ready to do their annual turn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

one trouble with the British elections
seems to be that after all the fuss they
have got right back Il where they
started from.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
simply Awful.

This is dreadful: understand
Mother is distraught.
Middle Of December and
Not a present bought.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15
For the GeneraI Good

Then there's nothing dangerous about
socialism,
''Not a thing. It simply means, for in
stance, that every man shall shovel OF
his own snow"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

John D. Rockefeller is to act as Santa
Claus for his Sunday school class The
whisl1ers ought 10 tickle him. at any
rate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

The seventeenth wife Of Brigham Young
has Just died There are still several
living widows OF his in Salt Lake City
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

It is not only wise to be an optimist
when buying Christmas presents. but
also 10 retain your optimism when the
bills come in.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

The egg market is reported TO be weak
but the product is strong enough.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

And il might be well 10 remind the
ladies that they really can't get a Christ
mas cigar Mt for him to smoke az 80
cents a box
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

They have a Jack the kisser." a man
who grabs women indiseriminately and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

DR.. Cook May sConfess'' Again.
From the ST. Louis Ttines.
If Or. Cook will now only abstain from
confessing that his confession was false.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

A Partisan aviator fell COO feet without
injury. That's just the way prices are
falling. too.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

Some men prefer an un-corking time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

1t is evident that the British are learn
ing something about politics as the game
is played. They are crying fraud now
over the recent elections.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

AND ODDITIES

One of the most important of sales of
valuable autographs. letters. poems, and
historical documents took place at the
Messrs. Sothebys. week before last. the
day following the sale OF the collection
Of the famous Owen Meredith's manu-
scripts. The lot included letters IN au-
tograph. as we'll as manuscripts. Of Burns.
Byron, Walter Scott, the Duke Of Well
lington. Nelson, Benjamin Disraeli. the
Brownings. and an important series OF
papal documents from 1913 up to the
present time. Among the Byron pieces
was a translation, in autograph, of the
War Songs OF the Greeks including
the following verse, probably intended for
THE Bride OF Abydos.
Who would not do--what he hath done
Death is but What the naughty brave,
The weak must War-the wretch must GzFe.
Then let life so 10 him who gave
have lot quaied 70 Dangers brow
When high and happg-need n0wl
There Is also an interesting letter by
Byron from Genoa while he was engaged
In buying arms and ammunition for the
Greeks. Another interesting lot is a
manuscript containing extracts from the
journal OF Thomas Moore, in the auto
graph of Lord John Russell. relating TO
the burning Of Lord Byron's memoirs.
These documents almost certainly would
have cleared up the mystery surrounding
Byron which has exercised biographers
since his death
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-15

Something doing in the Virginia del
egation. and it is rumored that they are
plugging for q son of the Old Dominion
for one of the judicial appointments.
Ex-Gov. Montague was al the Capitol
and hobnobbed with the members from
his State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
Death of +. Frank RaWl.

T. Frank Rawl, eldest son of T. E.
Rawl, Of near this place, died on Mon
day night, September 12, in Margaret
Wright Hospital, Augusta, Ca, at ee
having been i'll three weeks with ty-
phoid fever.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
W. NJ. Finch from Holy Trinity Luth-
eran church and the ipterment was in
the city cemetery of Augusta.
He is survived by wife and four
small children; also mother, father
one brother and one sister. ali of Lex
ington county.
He held responsible position with
the wholesale firm Of Murphy & Co.,
of Augusta, and had bright future
before him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
A Reliable Medicine
NOT A NARCOTIC

Mrs. F. Marti, st Joe, Mich, says
Foley's Honey and Tar saved her little
boys life She writes: "Our little boy
contracted severe bronchial trouble
and as the doctors medicine did not
cure him, I gave him Foley's Honey
and Tar in which I have great faith.
It cured the cough as well IS the chok-
ing and gagging spells, and he got well
in a short time. Foley's Honey and
Tar has many times saved Us much
trouble and We are never without it in
the house." Sold by all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
A Man Of Iron Nerve.

1ndomitable will and tremendous ener-
gy are never found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, the 1natchless regula-
tors, for keen brain and strong body.
Csc at Hartmann Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
Digestion and Assimilation,

1t is not the quantity of food taken
but the amount digested and assimilated
that gives strength and vitality to the
system. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach
and liver and enable them to perform
their functions naturally. For sale by
All Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
Cotton HullS and Seed.

Don't contract for your bulls and
meal until you see me, for am in the
market to furnish them and will guar
antee the best prices and will treat
everybody alike. l also want to buy
your seed and will give the best prices
in exchange for bulls and meal, or for
oasA. q. STEELE. 4W-49
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
Special Freight Notice.

Commencing August 1st. the freight
warehouse of the Southern Railway
Company at the Lexington depot will
be closed at O'Clock p. M, every day
except Saturday, when it will be
closed at 8 p. m. Will positively not
be openeI for anyone after these
hours. J. S. ROWELL,
4w Agt. Southern Railway Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28

AS usually treated, sprained ankle
will disable man for three or tour
weeks, but by applying Chamberlain s
Liniment freely as soon as the INJURY
is received, and observing the directions
with each bottle, a cure can be effect
ed in from two to four days. For sale
by All Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28

Diarrhoea is always more or less
prevalent during September. Be pre-
pared for it. Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
prompt and effectual. 1t can always
be depended upon and is pleasant TO
take. For said by AL Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28

For bowel complaints in children
always give Charlberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor oil. It is certain to effect cure
and when reduced with water and
sweetened is pleasant to take. No
physician can prescribe better rene
dy. For sale by All Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
T Ell EGR A PLY

We are unable to supply the demand
for competent Operators. Three months
course completes you under our expert
Management. Positions guaranteed,
or no tuition charged. Write for cata.
logue. Charlotte Tele sraphy School,
Charlotte, Il. O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
The Gratitude of
Elderly PEOPLE

Goes out to whatever helps give them
ease, comfort an1 strength. Foley
Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder
diseases promptly, and give comfort
and relief to elderly people Sold by
all Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
The Bible is being translated into
the Chinese language.

Your kidney trouble may be of long
standing, it may be either acute or
chronic, but whatever it is Foley's Kid
ney Remedy will aid you to get rid of
it quickly and restore your natural
health and vigor Zone bottle of Foley's
Kidney Remedy made me we'll" said
J. Sibbull of Grand View, Wis. Com
mence taking itnow. Sold BY all Drug
gists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28
FOR SALE.

One hundred and forty acres of land
two miles west of SAKE Gotha. About
on ,-half good timbered land and thirty
in cultivation. with good buildings,
also a pair Of fine mules at a reason
able price. For terms apply to
G. M. HOOK,
Route 8, Lexington, S. @.
a.K.t t4p.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-09-28

James Gray, an editorial writer on
The Minneapolis Journal, will be NOM
mated on the Democratic ticket for
governor Of Minnesota.