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An inhabitant Of Campus. a star, mil
lions of miles beyond the sun, with seem
InEIy ornnipotent power. declares war On
the earth because the inhabitants IeLlse
20 send to him by means OF spec1aiis - -
Vised airs hips 5oo. co tons o. god Lus
scientists OF the earth prepare 70 ueIell-
their solar system by means OF perez
magnetic screens. through whicn no c-L-
rent. however powerful could pierce
They also devise q method Dy WIilcn ne ne
are able 10 life the earth from ITS OF pit
a-f r'a--ira+a IL wherever they wish. A
trim is taken 10 Mars, and thaL pane
saved from an attack from campus ~
the adoption of those methods used t5 liie
earth-s scientists E-lFerson, Jne ie-llLls
scientist OF fhe earth. and Pan9russ the
leading scientist Of Mars. with their con
+er7uora-fes decide 20 Meet Canopus on
lfs ozEn ground so steer their planets
toward the star with the idea q attack
5-~ him ne hurIs colossal fragments at
mem and they are threatened With an
initiation Elverson ceslses d pan iol
the reversal Of the fragments by cleo
rrfcfrE-
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CHAPTER VIII (COntinued).

ALLO, Earth" came the IA
- miliar call
wei" asked Elverson,
= srnina- 70 the raceiEer. This
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The Continuation Of This Story VIE
BE Found in Tomorrow
Issue of The Times.
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DiscIaiminE intent 10 say unzind
things Of the President, Senator DoIIi-
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THE PLANET JUGGLER

thin and overworSed and absOrDed, with
nervous cushions under his eyes.
Would the next few weeks mean q
great triumph, or-bOrrible annihilauonZ
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STEAMBOATS,
Express Turbine Steel Steamships
YALE and HARVARD

Service 70 be resumed for Season May IL
TTTE NfETR OPOLTTAS STEAMSHIP COM
PA3T q pleased % an1O1Incs the resumption o.
uss=euza- service By rs direcr Al-the-yy sy-by-
Vatr- Route between New Yo-k and Boston on
Monday SIsy go 1910
TIE YALE AND HARVARD. beginning With
tbs season viH burn on Fuel They are our5tted
with wireless TeieEsphy. Submarine signal Service.
SearchlIzhts. and every known device 20 Insure
Esferv. Comfort and Co1veuieuoe- Ststs7OOms
with Or without bath Main Deck Dining Room. etc
etc Al Unbroksn Nights Rest from City 70 City
over the most fssci1ating salt Wster Route n The
world
THROUGH TICKETS Via the Metropolitan
Ifne q au principal Rsirosd and Steamboat Ticket
Of1ces rhroughout The country. Fares TIE sane es
via Lo1g Islsnd Sound Lines For advance ressr-
vsrfons. address GcnersI Passenger Agent. Pier e.
North River. Nsr York
SCHEDULE Week dsys s1d Sundays De
rl1ui1z Nay 23d). VII tesve New ECTk, Pier Q.
n r. near foot Of Rector St P NJ SANE daily
schedule from India Wharf. Boston Due either
CITY O'Clock the following morning
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
William Plat 8 Son.

VIM. Platt & Son is one of the most
reliable firms in Columbia. MIR. Platt
is native of this county and for years
and years he has been recognized as
one of the leading merchants of Co.
lumbia. Honest as the days are long,
adhering strictly to the motto Of live
and let live. he has grown in popular
favor with all the people. This firm
carries complete line of standard
dry goods, notions, shoes, hats, etc.,
and the prices always please. There
is no better man in Columbia than
honest s'Bill'' Platt, and well does he
merit the liberal patronage he has
always received from the people OF his
home county-Lexington.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
sHe Sells It For Less"

"He sells it for less" This is the
statement of the thousands OF salts
fed customers who daily visit the
store of W. D. Bates, In Columbia.
The people have been singing this
sonp for SO long that Bates name ia q
synonym in nearly every household
throughout the length and breadth of
the Carolinas. His name stands Tor
all that is grand and gorgeous in mer-
chandise, and is name that IS ABOVE
every name. "He sells it for less"
If you are 'doubtiug Thomas" &c, 10
his store and be will prove to you thas
the assertion is the truth. His store
is brimfull of all the latest in summer
wearing apparal for men, women and
children, and glance at the few
prices quoted elsewhere in this paper
should convice you of the fact that
ssBates does sell it for less"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COVER NOR.

. I beg to announce my candidacy
for the office of Governor, subject to
the decision OF the Democratic voters
of the State.
Campaign promises are easily made.
My purpose is, if elected, to give the
people plain, honest and business
like admins ration. Of course l shall
advocate good roads, good schools and
good government, my attitude as to
the same being we'll known to the pub
lie for many years.
I consistently advocated prohibition
and was among the first to give money
and lend influence to push that moye-
ment more than twenty years ago.
As business man my chief aim, II
elected. will he to conduct a State
government along business lines:
F. H. HYATT.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Death Of Mrs. Etheredgs.

Mrs. Tyre Etheredge died at her
home, in Leesville, on last Friday,
after an extended illness, and her re-
mains were buried in the Lutheran
cemetery on Saturday afternoon, III
the presence of one of the largest con-
greeatious ever gathered in Leesville.
She was about eighty years of age.
Mrs. Etheredge was noble Christian
character, and reared large and in
fuential family of sons and daughters.
To the bereft husband aud children,
The Dispatch joins host of friends in
extending sincerest sympathy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
The Place to Buy Groceries.

Thos. e. Hook wishes his friends
and former customers to know be is
now with Penland's Cash Grocery,
1s3a Main street, Columbia, and will
he Glad to see them, where there is q
large stock of goods, staple and fancy
groceries all bought right and are
cold right. Try Us and you will be
pleased.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Fer County Commissioner.

Having discharg ged the duties of the
office of County Commissioner hon
estly and faithfully during the last
two years, the friends of James Caugh-
man announce him as candidate for
reelection to said office and pledge
him to abide by the result OF the DEM
ocratic primary.
The many friends of s. Rufus Smith
recognizing his valuable services as
County Commissioner, announce him
as a candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide the result OF the
ensuing primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Buildings Going Up Rapidly.

The new brick building Of Alfred J.
Fox is rapidly nearing completion.
The bricklayers are on the home
stretch and within few days the top
will be reached.
A force of hands is going right
ahead with the brick work on the
large stables of Mr.. @. s. Rauch. This
will be one of the largest and, best
arranged livery stables in the State
when the job ia completed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
For Judge of Probate.

Having discharged the duties of the
office of Judge Of Probate for Lexing-
ton County ably, fairly and honestly,
and recognizing his true worth to the
county, the friends of George S.
Drafts hereby announce him as can
didate for reelection to said office and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the Democratic primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Barbecue at Irmo.

We will furnish first-class barbe-
cue and refreshments at Irmo on CAM
paign day. Speakers will be on hand
to discuss the issues of the day. Every
body invited to come and enjoy a
good dinner and have good time
Come One, Come All.
NJ. L. WARNER,
s35tf F. W. DERRICK.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Summer School Flourlshing.

The County Summer School for
teachers is growing in numbers, and
the teacher-rupils are doing most ex-
cellent work. There are thirty-seven
teachers in attendance. Those who
have entered during the past week
are; Misses Aileen Harman, sudella
Kleckley, Lila Bell Harman, Minnie
G. Kleckley, Estelle Harman' Lula
Bouknight, Lexington: Miss Hattie
Hook, and Bessie Lown, New Brook
land; G. Willie Rister, Chapin; Pet
B. Adams. Baxter; T. E. Derrick,
Irmo. Emma Koon, Columbia S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Farmers-Housekeepers

We have large supply of l, and
10 gallon bottles, jugs, kegs and demi-
johns, just the thing for storing syrup,
vinegar, lime, etc. For sale at low
prices. The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
For Treasurer.

The friends of E. L. Wingard hereby
announce his candidacy for reelection
to the office of County Treasurer OF
Lexington County in the coming prl-
mary, and pledge him to abide the
result of the same.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
For Auditor.

Having endeavored diligently to
discharge my duty as an official and
assuring the public that I shall con-
tinue to do so if elected, l hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for reelec-
ton to the office of County Auditor
and pledge myself to abide the results
of the Democratic primary.
w. D. Dent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
For House of Representatives

J. Brooks Wingard is hereby all
nonnced as a candidate for the House
of Representative at the ensuing pri-
mary election, and will abide the re-
suit of said election, and support the
nominees thereof.
The Hon. Isaac Edwards is hereby
announced as candidate for reelec-
ton to the House of Representatives,
and is pledged to abide b. the result
of the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The many friends of Capt. L. w.
Redd, recognizing his ability to serve
his county IN the halls Of legislation
and his true worth to the county in
the past as a patriotic, fearless ana
conscientious gentleman, do hereby
announce him as a candidate for the
House of Representatives,, pledging
him to abide by the result of the Dem
ocratic primary. Many Friends.
I thereby announce myself as a can:
didate foT reelection to the House OF
Representatives and pledge myself to
abide the results of the Democratic
primary. Joseph l.. Annex.
Recognizing his ability to represent
his county in the State Legislature, 4
l.. Shuler is hereby announced for
Representative and is pledged to abide
by the result of the Democratic prima-
ry. A FR1hND.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, June 29. 1910

index oNew Advertisements.
Big Values-Mlmraugh.
Bargaips-W. D. Bates.
Shoes-E. P. & F. A. Davis.
Pianos and Organs-M. A. Malone.
Jewelry-Sylvan Bros:
Books-Bryau's Book Store.
Talking Machines-Kaufmann u. Z.
Announcements. Rufus Smith.
Lightning Oil-Dr. J: R: Langtord.
Ann ,nncement-R. L. Shuler.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
BARBECUE.

We will furnish a irstclass barbecue
and refreshments July 18th, 1910, on J.
B. Sox's famous barbecue ground.
There will be speakers on hand to dis
cuss the issues OF the day, and also
amusements for the young. Every
body invited to come and enjoy good
dinner and have good time.
4w31p l.. &. g A. l.. oo1
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-06-29
Secondhand Machines

I have twenty secondhand sewing
machines to be sold at almost the
buyers figures; most of them as good
as new. Call or write quick.
G. G. CAN'T,
2w36 Swansea, S. Z.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
NEGRO COMMITS
CRIME AT ATHENS

Athens, April 5.-(speeial.)-A horrible
assault occurred four miles north of
Alters this afternoon when Annie, the 49,
year-ela daughter of german farmer
named Guschke, was assaulted and out
ragged by a negro named John Collier
aged about 80 years. The little girl was
az bone alone, her father and brother
being In the field nearby and her mother
absent
Tho negro was blowing near the house
and went to the house, and seeing her
alone. caught her and carried her to the
woods nearby and accomplished his pur-
pUse, and then released her and fed. Her
screams brought help as soon as they
were heard and she was carried to the
home of her parents in very bad condi-
ton. She told who had assaulted her and
tae negro had left his pillow and mule and
was gone.
a warrant was sworn out and the sheriff
and number of deputies are now scour-
ing the country for thes fiend, who, If
caught. will be given short shift He
was reared in the neighborhood and is
an educated negro. The little girl is
said TO be seriously injured
The grand jury is now in session, but
1t is hardly possible that this case will
ever go before that body If he is caught
The tow. is greatly excited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
CORNERSTONE OF NEW
TEMPLE is LAID


Marion, April 5.-(Special.) THE laying
of the cornerstone of the new Masonic
temple. being erected on the corner of
Lafayette and Washington streets, oc-
Cured at noon. yesterday. The lodge
ceremony was conducted by Grand Mas
ter Lawrence H. Lee of Montgomery, as
sisted by leading Masons from Selma,
Uniontown and Greensboro. besides those
who came in from all portions of the
county.
All the colleges were closed, the stu
dents being present. About a thousand
persons were present to witness the scene
OF the occasion
Music was furnished by the Glee club
OF Judson college, under the direction of
Mrs P. E. Gurganus
The temple is being erected at a cost
of $1,000 and is located on the corner OF
one of the most important thoroughfares
of the town. The finance department of
the lodge has been very successful in the
rental of the building, and 1t is reported
the building will pay for itself within Is
years.
The spring term of the county court
is in session at the courthouse. The bus
mess OF the session being large, caused
largely by the workings of the new good
roads law that is being enforced.
The first rain that has fallen in a month
came today and will be worth many thou
sands of dollars to Perry county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
News of HartseIIc

Hartselle, April Especial. 1.-The straw
berry crop here this season promises to
eclipse anything in this line heretofore
There are several acres in strawberries
here. and more are being planted each
year The quality of the fruit is as fine
and vii. compare in size equal to any on
the market.
The large EIberta peach orchards here
give promise of large yield Something
like 75.Cuc trees promise to bear this year.
The owners are spraying the trees this
week, ard the anticipation of gathering
a large crop seems that it will be real
lied.
Tie second year of the existence of the
Morgan County High school shows that
ins.it to be in very healthy condi-
ton. Something over 60 pupils are en-
rolled and the school is doing good work.
Four teachers are employed in the differ
ent departments.
The following have been officially in
formed OF their appointment as census
eu,.rnerat tors for Morgan county by SUI
pervisor Thomas P. Wood: w. M.
Cruhbs, Thomas H. Williams, s. A..
Swnidie r. A. Payne, George Q. Wood
ruff, John A. Powell, Bruce Dodson, l.. e.
Oden. Sn,ily Il. Qingle (Ryan, John e..
Helms. He. Limmons, F. M. Swift, Cap
tain Mallan, George B. Smith, Q. A Nc
Daniels Joe l.. Rountree, A. B. Staten.
Fl. G. Sparkman, Mrs. Josie l.. Hughes.
Fl. u. Poteet, w. H. sorber, William M.
Nix. j., G. A. Hughes James F.. Morris,
/. D. Waldsworth, John d. Sherrell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
Circuit Court Convene.

Athens, April 5.-(Special)-The spring
term of the circuit court of this county
convened yesterday morning. Judge Dan
". Speaks came over and organized the
court and then turned it over to his
nephew, Judge Thomas Vert of Deca-
tur, who will hold the present term for
his uncle, who is candidate for re-
election as judge and who is vigorously
opposed by former Judge Ocelola Kyle of
Decatur. This is a grand jury term. and
the jury was drawn for the first time
Under the new jury law, that is the first
Eighteen names drawn from the box were
lmpaneled as the grand jury. and the
remaining names were drawn for petit
Jury service. Hitherto a man knew be-
fore he came TO court which jury he
would sit on, but now no man knows who
will be a grand juror until the court is
convened.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

Athens. April -(SpeciaL)-Colonel Fl.
D. s. Mallory, candidate for governor,
spoke to good sized audience yester-
day at the court house in behalf of his
candidacy. for governor. He made fine
speech along the prohibition line and
denied that the amendment would have
any part in the present campaign. His
most ardent supporters do not hope for
him to get more than the amendment
vote here. while O'Neals friends claim
the county by an increased majority over
the amendment majority in November
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lecture

s. Decatur, April 5.-(specia1.)-A good
sized audience greeted DR.. j. G. Greil,
president OF the Alabama Anti-Tubercu-
losis league, at the Masonic theatre in
New Decatur last night to listen TO his
lecture on the prevention of tuberculosis.
The lecture was given under the auspices
of the Federation of Woman's clubs OF
the Decaturs, not for the purpose of max
Ing money out of it, but for the pur-
post of educating the masses of the peo-
pie CT the Decaturs along the lines OF
prevention OF this much-dreaded disease.
The Federation of Woman's clubs Is max
Ing d fight against tuberculosis. and they
are of the opinonn that the best way to
stamp out the disease is to prevent 1t
and this can only be done by the proper
education of the people. Other lectures
from time to time will be given on
tuberculosis under the auspices of these
ladies'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
To the Public

| | present herewith to the citizens o
Birmingham an itemized statement com
| piled by the city auditor. showing tn,
| necessity for a bond issue OF 100000 du,
to the inherited conditions growing out O.
| the annexation of outlying muncipall
| ties
In addition to the amount presented
in this statement it will require from
$4,000 to $4,000 for the purchase Of sites
and equipment to take care of the nigh,
soil. the erection of stables and pound
pens and the purchase OF additional
street equipment.
The necessity of this bond issue is APP
parent, for If the people to whom this
matter is referred next monday should
fail to authorize the issuance of $500 900
of bonds the credit of the city would be
impaired in that we would be compelled
to go on a scrip basis to meet running ex-
penses of the city government.
FRANK P. O'BRIEN. Mayor.
Birmingham. Ala. April 5, 1870
Hon. Frank P. O'Brien. Mayor, City.
Dear Sir: AS per your request | have
the honor to outline below the purpose
of the contemplated annexation Bonds
issue to be decided by popular election to
he held on April H. next;
The outstanding notes Of the nine NUM-
Dalities which were consolidated with Bir-
mngham on January !, 1870 aggregate
s242. 800.
Accrued interest on same by the time
the bond issue could be realized upon
will exceed $4,000.
Open accounts against the said munich
palities aggregate $4,000.
Overdrafts in general funds to be placed
in special funds s7400.
Interest on general bonds OF said NUM-
cipalities payable between January | and
July l. 1910 aggregates $32,015.
Amount necessary, in addition to the
special funds for that purpose. to re-
deem special assessment bonds, which ma
ture within the next two or three years
10000.
Additional expense of entire city gov
eminent, including education by virtue
Of annexation of the said municipalities
will. conservatively estimated, for the
period January 1-July l, 1910, exceed
$4,000.
Total, s5o3, 315.
From this amount Is to be deducted.
Cash turned over by the said municipal
tiles applicable to above items, s51. 1888.
Uncollected general revenue of said
municipalities on date Of annexation APP
proximatcly $4,000
Additional revenue, by virtue of an
nexation of the said municipalities, for
the period January 1-July /, 1910 (esti-
mated. $50. 1916. aSs
Balance. SS6S.9S2, to which Is 10 be added
the cost of real estate and equipment
necessary to give the said municipalities
the same facilities as Birmingham. Yours
c. S. PETERSEN,
a-e-et City Auditor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
Appendicitis
How to Avoid 1t and Escape Sursi-
cal Operation. Told BY One
Who Knows

Simple Method That II Always EN-
cacious. Trial Package Free
il has only been few years since II
was discovered that surgical operation
would cure appendicitis; in fact, it has
been but short time since the disea Sc
was discovered and named
Whenever there is an infamed condi-
tion of the appendix, caused by impacted
faces in the small cavity opening into
the intestine, you then have appendicitis.
The older doctors used to call this in
Examination Of the bowels, and were pug
zled to know the cause.
Even now, with all the knowledge we
have of the disease no medical man can
tell you why we should have an appendix.
why we find 1t where it is. or. what are
its functions, If it has any
The disease for which the operation is
a cure is usually caused by Indigestion.
and in many cases follows a large and
indigestible meal.
PHYSICIANS have until recently recon-
mended an operation, but now. as it is
known that 1t Is caused by INDIGESTION.
or dyspepsia, a cure without an operation
is assured
Where the patient is treated with Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets the unhealthy
conditions prevailing rapidly disappear.
the stomach and intestines are placed
back in their normal condition, every
orBdH ol the DOdy operates as 1t should
and the inflammation is reduced and the
operation is avoided.
Conscientious physicians who are look
ing after the best interests of their pa
TENTS, will always keep a supply of Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets handy in their
office. where in cases of sudden attacks
OF indigestion they can relieve the pa
tient at once
There is no record of a case of APP
pendictis where the stomach and bowels
were in a healthy condition and properly
diEested the food from meal to meal.
No better advice can be given to any
one who has attacks of Indigestion. or
who has been threatened with appendices
is. than to tell him to 60 to the drug
store, pay 50 cents and take home q
package Of Starts Dyspepsia Tablets.
Whenever heartburn. gas in stomach
or bowels, heart disease or stomach trou-
bIes, sour quotations. acidity or fermen-
tation are present. act at once. Take a
dose Of the Tablets and get relief as soon
az possible.
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