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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
Swansea Growing.

There are six new brick store build
ings now in course of construction in
the town of Swansea. Such build .
ing boom has never struck thu town
before, and in addition to the store
buildings, there are quite number of
handsome residences going tup. This
town has bright future before it. 1t
bids fair to become the largest busi-
ness point in the county, on account
of it's fine farming lands on every side
of the town, which gives it decided
advantage over many of the other
towns. The business for the season
at Swansea is far in excess of other
seasons, which is an evidence of the
continued prosperity of the people of
this community.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
Prone to Prejudice.

In Southern county of Missouri
some years ago. when the form Of
questioning was slightly different than
now, much trouble was experienced
in getting a jury in murder trial,
says the Kansas City Star.
Finally an old fellow answered ev-
cry question satisfactorily; he had no
prejudices, was not opposed to caaital
punishment and was generally a valu-
able find. Thin the prosecutor said
solemnly:
"Juror, look upon the prisoner;
prisoner, look upon the JUROR
The old man adjusted his spectacles
and peered at the prisoner for a full
half minute. Then turning to the
court, he said:
Judge, dQrn if don't believe he's
guilty."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
The Telephone.

The telephone business is growing
and is becoming necessity.
The farmer should wake up to the
fact that telephones are necessity,
and put in phones and get in touch
with the world.
They should build lines and make
connections with business people of
the towns, and the people of the towns
becoming in close touch with the
farmers, much of the business of our
farmers could be transacted over the
'phone. For few cents they could
call up the merchant, lawyer, doctor,
or any other person and transact bus
mess instead of travelling miles and
miles during the busy season through
the heat, cold, orrain, They could do
most Of their buying and selling by
'phone. The time is fast coming when
family in town or country who hasn't
phone will get behind in business
affairs and thereby lose more money
than it Wonld cost to have phone
Rock Hill Herald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

I have been using Richardson's
Liver Tonic" in my home for some
months past and find it an excellent
preparation. It has served as substi-
tute for calomel, giving the desired
effect without the usual nausea follow
ing dose of calomel, and leaving the
liver in normal activity. l recon-
mend it without hesitation.
A. J. CAUTHEN,
Presiding Elder Anderson District.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
Not Sorry For Blunder

"If my friends hadn't blundered IN
thinking I was doomed victim of con.
sumption, 1 might not be alive now,'
wfites D. T. Sanders, Of Harfodsburg
KY, "but for years they saw every at
tempt to cure a lung-racking cough
fail At last I tried DR.. Kings New
Discovery. The effect was wonderful
It soon stopped the cough and an
now in better health than have had
for years. This wonderful life-saver il
an unrivaled remedy for coughs, colds,
lagrippe, asthma. Group, hemorrhages
whooping cough or weak lungs. 50c
$1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by Kaufman Drug Co., Derrick's Drug
Store. Sandel Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
FARMERS

I am offering the following farms in
Lexington county for sale, these farms
may be had for cash or on easy terms.
Consult me for particulars.
25O acres, the Luther Wessinger place
81 miles " from Chapin Dutch Fork
room dwelling, barn, 2 tenant houses,
we'll and springs, fine combination
farm, 50 acres in pasture.
65 acres same tract with or without
four room house. ),
100 acres two miles from Brookland
on Southern railway. fine for fruit and
trucking 5 miles from city.
800 acres on Congaree creek, mules
from Columbia. on public road, LOU
acres cleared, 12O acres wired tor pas
ture, new room dwelling, barn. stables,
etc.
"a acres, 3 miles from Columbia, ad-
Joining Brookland annex. Suited for
subdivision or trucking.
8 room residence, large lot, also tour
room cottage in Brookland. Conven-
lent to church and school.
10 acres fine long le"f pine timber,
about 10 acres unbled, : miles from
Southern railroad.
Several lots and small tracts i'll and
around Brookland.
List your property with me. | sell
lots and homes. Farms for sale and
rent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
Saved an Iowa Mans Life

The very grave seemed to yawn be-
fore Robert Madscn; of West Burling
ton, Iowa, when, after seven weeks IN
the hospital, four OF the best physicians
gave hlm up. Then was shown the
marvellous curative power Of ElcctEc
E!jtars. For. after eight months Of
frigitful suffering frCn liver trouble
and yellow j&unGirs, getting no help
from .oth2r adde's or doctors, five
BOTTLES Of ,niS matchlcss medicine COM
rivtriE cured him. It's positively guar
;ut"~l for Stomach, Liver, or Kidney
troubles and never disappoints. Only
soc at Kaufman Drug Co., Derrick 3
Drug Store, Sundel Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

ChSquola Drug Co., Anderson, S c.:
Dear Sirs: In response to your in
auiry, cheerfully state that I have
used r. L. T.. in my family for several
wears with very beneficial results. I
have personally used it recently for
Sts tonic effects and have been much
benefited. For chronic constipation,
indigestion and torpid liver, I do not
know better remedy.
GEO. L. PRINCE,
Judge of 10th Circuit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
Children Teething

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for over Fifty
Yeaas by Millions of Mothers for their
Children While Teething, with Perfect
Success. It Soothes the Child, Softens
the Gums, Allays all Pain; Cures Wind
Collie, and is the best remedy for Di-
arrhoea. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask
for "MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP" and take no other kind.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
Oct. 20-1y'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
Folding Bed smothers Man.

New York, April 29-Willard Smith,,
IS year old, a wealthy wall paper
manufacturer, of Waterbury, Conn.,,
was instantly killed and his wife, Mrs.
Anna Smith, aged 60, was held pris-
oner from 1880 last night until 1920
this morning, when folding bed in
which they were sleeping in fash
ionable boarding house closed up on
them. Smith was crushed to death.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
The High Cost Of Living

Increases the price of many necessi-
ties without improving the quality.
Foley's Honey and Tar maintains its
high standard of excellence and its
great curative qualities without any in
crease in cost It is the best remedy
fer coughs colds, Group, whooping cough
and all ailments Of the throat, chest and
lungs. The genuine is in yellow pack
age. Refuse substitutes. All Drug
gists of Lexington-Henry Drug Store
Chaplin s. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
f, l.. r.
The Great Liver Medicine and
General Tonic.

pugav They only make bad
BEousness, ndgesuon
perfect harmony with nature 1t prevents
Richardson c. has been 1o
soc
remedy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

On Wednesday last the Orangeburg
Chamber OF Commerce and citizens
generally of that city, passed resolu-
tions to be sent Congressman A. F.
Lever, to aid MIN in his fight to have
the appropriation of $50, 600 for a post
office building raised to at least $780,
600.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

Five life term prisoners of the Fed
eral prison at Leavenworth, Kdn.,
made desperate effort to escape last
week by stealing a locomotive and
trying to get away. They were soon
recaptured.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

George E. Bedell was arrested in
New York last week and placed under
$4,000 bond in connection with frauds
in the customs department.
VIM. J. Bryan will assist the Pro-
hibitionists of Missouri in their fight
for prohibition in that State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

John D. R ,ckefeller would 60 broke
if he should spend his entire income
trying to prepare better medicine
than Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhcea, dys-
ntery, or bowel complaints. 1t is sim
ply impossible, and so says every one
that has used it. Sold by ALI Druggists
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04

Albert Wolter, tried in New York
for the murder of Ruth Wheeler, Is.
years-old, was convicted of first de.
gree murder and was sentenced to
death by electrocuri IN sometime dur
ing the week beginning June 6. VOL
ter's crime was committed March q
and he was convicted April %.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-05-04
What Everybody Wants

Everybody desires good health which
is impossible unless the kidneys are
sound and healthy. lFoley's Kidney
Remedy should be taken at the first in
dication of any irregularity, and a
serious illness may be averted. Foley's
Kidney Remedy will restore your kid
neys and bladder to their normal state
and activity. All Druggists Of Lexing-
ton-Henry Drug Store Ohapin s, c..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15

clan realized a continuation of the
journey would result in certain death.
Wife's Temper Cause.
It is now rumored that his wife's
temper caused his flight. The philos-
opher had complained repeatedly that
she gave him no peace because he
would not exploit his fame for the
financial advantage of his family.
Tolstoi is attended by DR.. MakOvet-
sky. who was his sole companion when
he left his peasant hut a few days ago
and carried along with him medicines
for just such an emergency. Tolstoi's
daughter Alexandra is acting as his
nurse.
Would Join Colony.
If Count Tolstoi RECEIVERS there can
be no question of his continuing the
journey to the Caucasus. where he
hoped to end his life among the Hol-
stOian colony on the shores of the
Black sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15

sociation of Professional Baseball
Leagues, in session today, began the
consideration of a proposition to re-
classify the various leagues. A de
cision may not be reached for several
days
Talk Trades.
Many proposed trades and contracts
were talked of by the baseball men
but all was overshadowed by the in
terest in the possible Reconsideration
which had not been reached up to l
o'clock this afternoon. A delegation
from Quincy, H., is here with a re
quest that the city be transferred from
the Central association to the Three
Eye league.
Board Tolls Late.
From high noon until long after mid
night yesterday the national board,
tOiling behind locked doors at the Con
gress Annex, battled with petty cases,
squabbles over the awarding of pen
nants. insubordination of players, and
the like
Secretary J. H. Farrell came primed
with a trunk load of documents deal
ing with minor league baseball in all
its phases and the tribunal had its job
cut out TO clear off the manifold prob
lens before turning to the more i'm
portant task. that of reclassifying the
various leagues to conform with the
latest census.
Bomb No. / was exploded during the
heat of the board session. when repre-
sentatives of the American association
and the Eastern league suggested that
these circuits be advanced from class
A to class AA under the new rating.
Western Protests.
Immediately the Western leaguers,
headed by President Norris L, O'Neill.
set up loud protest, for the Western
at present is fighting 10 remain in class
A along with the Pacific Coast. the
Eastern, Southern and American as
sociations.
Magnates of the circuits presided
over by Pat Powers and Tom Chiving-
ton contend that they should be ad-
vanced to the class AA division in or
der to give them an opportunity to
draft from lower body, the same as
the major leagues have the privilege
of drafting from them
The Western leaguers come right
back with the claim that they have
delivered to the satisfaction of all.
and cannot conceive why they should
be relegated to a lower rank. or why
the Eastern or American association
Continued on Page -even.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15

the deck of the cruiser Birmingham
can be taken as criterion.
From Hampton Roads, the scene as
years ago Of another epoch in the his
tory OF naval warfare. when an iron
clad proved it's superiority over the
former type of fighting vessel, the avia-
tor flew across the lower end of Ches-
apeake bay, landing on the shore op-
posite from this fort.
Propeller Broken.
With a broken propeller and in
weather conditions unfavorable for fly
ing, the daring bird-man. shortly after
o'clock yesterday afternoon, glided
from the platform erected on the big
black cruiser, swooped down like an
immense bird of prey until he touched
the water, then rose rapidly into the
misty air of the lower bay and was
off in the direction of the broad At
lantic.
Four minutes after having taken his
sudden farewell Of the Birmingham he
was a lost speck on the eastern hori-
zan and an instant later had landed
safely on WillOughby Spit.
Struck the Water.
The impact with which the big ma
chine struck the water after its 81
foot drop from the front Of the cruiser
SCARED one of the propeller blades as
though a heavy, coarse saw had gone
along its edge and a piece was split
from the blade. But not for an instant
was the speed of the aerOplane les
sened, and it darted away with ex-
press train rapidity on it's victorious
flight
Intermittent rain throughout the
day several small hail showers. and
a continuous fog almost compelled the
aviator to postpone his attempt. But
he was determined to prove, as he
said after the flight. that he could ac-
complish more than had been expected
Of him.
starts From Stationary Vessel.
Furthermore. he did not wait for the
to get into motion, which
would have added to his momentum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
NEAR HUNDRED THOUSAND
Salt Lake City's Gain 1913 Per Cent
augusta, Ga, Shows Loss.

Washington. Nov. 15.-Salt Lake
City has a population OF 92.777, ac-
cording to statistics Of the 18th cen.
sus made public last night This is
an increase of 1926. or 1913 per cent
over 53.531 in 1900. The population Of
Salt Lake county is 131, ,426, compar-
ed with 77,725 in 1900.
Augusta, Ca, has 37.S26 inhabitants.
a decrease Of 1915, or Al per cent.
under 39.441 in 1900.
Trenton. y. J., has a population OF
96,S15. This is an increase of 23.5OS.
or 32.1 per cent over 73,30S in 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
ROBIN COOPER
is SET FREE IN
CARMACK CASE

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 15.-Robin
Cooper, charged with the murder of
Senator Carmack, was today acquitted.
The acquittal of Cooper was on the
recommendation of Attorney General
Anderson. This action was taken be-
cause of the decision of the supreme
court, which affirmed the conviction
of Colonel Cooper. father of Robin J.,
but in the latters case reversed by the
lower court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
HADLEY IS HEARD
A. F. of L. Listens to Talk on
Worhngmen's Compensa-
tion, by Governor.
REPORTS FILL OUT THE DAY
President Gompers in Bitter Attack
Upon Cannon, Whom He Ac-
Cuses of ThrOttIing UniOnism.

st. Louis, Nov. 15.-Governor Had
ley today addressed the American Fed
Grafton of Labor on ''Workingmen' 8
Compensation" The remainder of the
day was devoted TO reports of officers.
Gompcrs Attacks Cannon.
St. Louis, Nov. 15.-Charging that
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon had used
the committee on labor in congress
as a mortuary instead of cradle
for labors hopes and aspirations,
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, ad-
ministered a stinginS- rebuke- tn the
national law makers in his annual
address to the convention which
opened here yesterday. That the po-
litical activity OF the labor unions
throughout the country had much to
do with the overthrow of Cannonism
in the house, was claimed by the
labor leader when he said
I'VE have seen Mr.. Cannon, the
most potent evil influence against
the peoples rights and interests,
stripped of his autocratic arbitrary
power as speaker OF the house Of
representatives. We have seen the
rules committee of the house recon
structed and reformed so that it
shall respond to the will Of the ma
iority rather than be the plant tool
of the interests under the domina-
tion of Speaker Cannon or any fu-
ture speaker OF a like caliber and
makeup"
Diatribe for COngressmen.
The work of the last congress was
reviewed by Mr.. Gompers and it
formed a large part of his report.
He declared that the popular branch
of government had drifted away from
the people. On that point he said
in his address:
"One of the greatest dangers now
confronting the people and the peo-
pies government is the effort to over
rule, to disregard, to treat with con-
tempt that part of. the government
nearest the peopIe-the house of
representatives This is not gener-
ally understood. but it is a fact new
ertheless, and the character and the
composition of the house in the last
decade are chiefly to blame.
For sake of party, of party har-
mony, for patronage, or its possible
loss for the sake of a reelection,
the members have sat idly by, closed
their eyes. refused to listen to the
voice of duty, until such weakness
has eliminated in establishing the
custom by representatives of hold
ing their tongues for fear they
might lose caste with the speaker
whom they periodically and mechan-
oID
to whom they have submitted as
their master. For fear they might
be considered fault-finders. for fear
they might be called irregular for
fear of their nonappointment on i'm
portant committees, for fear they
might lose the patronage the presi
dent has to bestow. they have acted
as though paralyzed.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
OBSTACLE IN MAGNITUDE
Taft Told Engineering Difficulties DO
Not Hinder Canal Work.

Panama, Nov. 15.-President Taft
resumed the inspection of canal work
this morning. Engineers assured him
the whole question of construction is
one Of magnitude rather than engineer
ing difficulties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
Pick Up Messages.

London, Nov. 15.-The first division
of the American battleship fleet was
in wireless communication with the
Lizard early this morning. Another di-
vision of the fleet passed the Isle of
Wight this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
BREWERY OUT OF BUSINESS
Beer Factories i'm Minnesota Affected
by New Federal Order.

Duluth. Mimi, Nov. 15.-Order 10 a
federal order prohibiting liquor in ter
ritory covered by an Indian treaty. a
brewery at Bemidji Mimi, has been
closed. Three other breweries I'm
counties affected will be closed soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
MOB THREATENS NEGRO
Man Accused of Murder of Girl Re-
moved from ASbury Park Jail.

Asbury Park, y J., Nov. 15.-Thom-
as Williams. the negro. arrested in
connection with the murder of 9-year-
old Marie Smith was secretly taken
to Jail at Freehold. following a threat
of a mob last night 10 lynch him He
denies all knowledge of the crime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
CUT STATE TAXES
NEXT YEAR 5 CENTS

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 15.-The state
tax commission today fixed the rate
of state taxes next year at 80 cents
on 500 assessed property valuation,
compared with So cents for this year
A surplus of s3,OOO,OOO is now in the
state treasury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
TOLST0I And
Wife BOTH ILL
Former Overcome by Exposure
and Latter from Broken
Heart.
WOMAN'S TEMPER BLAMED
Declared She Wished Husband to Use
Fame to Better Financial
Condition.

Tula, Russia, Nov. 15.-The condi-
tion of both Tolstoi and his wife is re-
ported today as critical. The count ap-
pears to be succumbing to the fever
brought on by mental distress and ex-
posure incident to his voluntary exile
from home. while his deserted wife is
dying of a broken heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
Arrested for Wife Murder.

Chicago. Nov. 15.-Frank 3. Perry.
whose wife was found shot TO death
yesterday in her home, was arrested
today. He admitted having quarreled
with his wife, but he said he had been
away from home since Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
EIain Man Injured.

Chicago. Nov. 15.-Fred Fruechten-
ich. aged Al, of Elgin, H., was found
on the tracks of the Metropolitan ele-
waited railroad this morning with
leg broken and otherwise seriously IN
jured. He was taken TO a hospital un-
able 10 make a statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
few HOLD OFFICE
Catholic Societies Head Pro
tests Against Lack of
Representation.
SCORES PICTURE SHOWS
Failure of State to Pay for Secular
Education Another Point
Complained of.

New Orleans, Nov. 15.-The Ameri-
can Federation of Catholic Societies
had on today's program a discussion of
the white slave traffic and divorce.
The establishment of more parochial
schools was the feature before the
committee of education.
Registers "A Protest.
Protests against the proportionately
small number OF Catholics holding
federal and state Offices in this coun-
try and the failure of the state to pay
for secular education in Catholic
schools, denunciation of obscene plays
and ''the immoral and pernicious mo-
ton picture shows" and an earnest
entreaty to Catholics to combat social
ism featured the annual report of Pres
ident Edward Feeney of Brooklyn, n.
Y, at yesterdays session.
Has No Candidate.
"The federation has no candidate for
public place" he said, but it seems
that in proportion TO the number of
Catholics under the flag and in our
insular possessions we have by no
means a sufficient representation in
the public service. Further, those Sc
lected by our government for respon-
siblc public positions should be real
and not nominal Catholics"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
In Miserable Hut.

ToIstoi, overcome with fatigue when
attempting yesterday to continue his
pilgrimage to the Caucasus. lies in a
miserable hut at the railroad station of
Astapova. at which point he was re-
moved from the train when his physi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
AER0PLANE
naval AID
EIy's Flight From Deck of
Ship to Shore Proves
Value.
SAME MACHINE HERE
Only MiShap Was Drop to Wa
ter in Getting Away That
Damaged Propeller.
SAME MACHINE HERE

Fort Monroe. Va, Nov. 15.-Aerial
navigation proved yesterday that it is
a factor which must be dealt with in
the naval tactics of the worlds future,
if the successful flight made by Eu-
gene B. Ely in a Curtiss biplane from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
AM ERICAN FLEET
IN A FRENCH PORT
Fourth Division Arrives at Brest-
Other Divisions Heard from
by Wireless.

Brest, France, Nov. 15.-The fourth
division of the American battleship
fleet. comprising the Georgia, Nebras-
ka, Rhode Island and Virginia. arrived
here today and exchanged salutes with
the fortihcations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-15
EXPERIMENT WITH
EXPLOSIVE SUCCESS
Cnconfined NitroglyceTin Almost
Sinks Monitor Puritan at Hamp-
ton Roads.
Rancbers Flock 10 Town.

Fort Monroe. Va, Nov. 15.-In an
experiment to test the effect Of an un-
confined explosion of high explosive
nitro-glycerine, the Monitor Puritan
was so badly damaged in Hampton
roads today that it was rushed 70
the Norfolk navy yards in a sinking
condition.