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The Washington times., 1911-03-13
General Gordon's Wife
Is Dead in California

Dispatches from San Francisco today
announce the death Friday of Mrs. Cor
don, wife of Brigadier General David S.
Gordon, L. S. A, retired. General Cor
don was for some years ,commandant
at Fort Myer, and lived in this city for
nearly a decade. Mrs. Gordon was we'll
known here socially.
Her death, which occurred Friday
afternoon. came after a protracted ILL
ness. The body will be cremated this
afternoon in the California city. and the
ashes will be brought here for interment
at Arlington.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Gen. Hodges Reaches Age
Limit and Is Retired

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hodges. in COM
mand of the Department of the Lakes,
was retired at noon today by operation
of the age limit law. Brig. Gen. Arthur
Murray. chief Of the coast artillery, will
be promoted to major general of the line
at noon tomorrow. General Murray will
be detailed for the present to duty with
the chief of staff.
Col. Erasmus NJ. Weaver, chief of the
division of militia, will succeed General
Murray as chief of the coast artillery,
and will have the rank of brigadier gem
eral. Brig Gen. Robert X Evans will
be made chief of the division of militia
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Stickpins Stolen From
President Taft's Yacht

Capt 6. n. Logan, of the President s
yacht Mayfower. has asked the as
sistance of the police in recovering two
valuable stickpins stolen from his room
aboard the ship during the last few
days
The naval officials made an investisa-
ton of the case before reporting it to
the police, and James G. Walcott. a
marine. has been placed under arrest on
the boat. No specific charge has been
made. One of the stickpins is set with
an opal surrounded with small diamonds,
while the other is set with a large dia-
mond and topaz.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Major Sylvester Urges
Uniform Traffic Laws

Enactment of uniform laws or reguia-
tions governing vehicuIar traffic in the
District of Columbia is being urged by
Major Sylvester, Superintendent of PO-
lice.
.sNhiIe the streets and avenues are
under the supervision of the Commis-
sioncrs," says the major, the parks
and reservation and roadways come un-
der the superintendent of pubic oulld-
ines and grounds, and one authority can
not exercise supervision over the other
unless cooperative regulations are OBJ
tanned"
The major adds that because of the
lack of Commercialism and manufacture
ing interests in Washington there is a
minimum of vehicular congestion, but
the regulations here, he believes, should
be a model for other municipalities.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

The plain and fahncy dahncing'
called "mcrnoovers," that the L. S. \.
is tripping off to the tune OF The Girl
I Left Behind Me" is a rival of the
President and the Congress. Its relative
Importance in economies and policy
aside, it is bringing TO the hotels Of
Washington an appreciable increase of
business.
Scores of officers of the army and
the navy are riding post-hastc into
Washington. Some ride under orders,
others under hopes which lend as sharp
a spur. With them come wives, moth
ers, sweethearts, according to their de-
gree of feminine fortune, and not few
of them are as arrows in the hand of a
strong man. And they are staying until
they are told to ride away again, to the
wars, or to the posts whence they came.
In the meantime the tavern keeper
smiles
The President, the Congress, the
army, the navy!
There's a toast for the publican.
State Department Aids.
One might almost add the State De-
partment, for now and again comes an
ambassador in his own person to tell
the latest fashion in confetti, protocols.
presidents, Oriental drawn work, and
consular agents with word that there
are people in the market for automobile
tires and crcam-separators in Africa s
sunny cline as soon as new road COM
missioncrs are appointed end a new
shorthoTn entered in the county fair
stock SHOW
There has been very little lull in hotel
business since Congress adjourned
March T. With only thirty days be-
tween adjournment and reconventiOn
many members and their constituents
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Columbia Turnverein
Elects a New President

DIR. Kurt Voelckner is the new presi-
dent of the Columbia Turnverein. He
was elected yesterday afternoon at a
business session of the organization
held at the NJ street clubhouse Com
mittees were named to appear before
fhe Chamber of Commerce and urge
the funding of the proposed George
Washington memorial.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
THE COMMITTEE APPOINTING
POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY.

II need be no surprise if the list of
House committees which shall come
out OF the deliberations of the Wavs
and Means body. shall bring disappoint
mcnt TO many Democratic veterans
who have supposed their claim to par
ticular assignments was too strong to
be questioned. The Ways and Means
members are determined to make Sc
lections with view to furthcrng their
own policy, and the policy of the
progressive majority of the party, and
if to do this it is necessary to reject
some men whose nominal claims are
strong, they will not hesitate to change
the slate.
Thus the story comes from the com
mittee room. that gentlemen who APP
ply for places on the District of Co
lumba Committee will, by reason OF
their applications. he promptly put OH
the impossible list. There is detcrmi-
nation to make up this committee with
the view to representing the public
rather than the private or corporate
interests of the city. People who ride
on street cars. who use gas and tclc-
phones, who use the public parks, are
10 be given consideration in preference
10 those who operate tho street cars,
who sell gas. who run the telephone
business. and who have land to sell for
park purposes.
This will he most gratifying change
in the Congressional point of view.
Further, it develops that there is
vigorous effort to prevent John J. Fitz-
gerald, of New York, from winning the
craftsmanship of the Appropriations
Committee In this case the opposition
is political. Looking forward to 1912,
Democrats calculate that they can
afford to turn over to representative
of Tammany the position of primary
vantage with reference to approaching
the National Treasury. Mr.. Fitzger-
aid is an excellent parliamentarian
and good administrator, but he is in
imminent danger of losing the APpro-
priatiOm, charmanship. II he does, it
will be because he has been regarded
as too friendly TO the old Cannon or
ganization, and especially because OF
his leadership of Democratic detection
that defeated the move to repudiate
the Cannon rules.
With all recognition of Mr.. Fitz-
gerald's abilities, it must be said that
his claims to the Appropriations Com
mittee are not convincing. True, he
is skilled parliamentarian who may
prove dangerous if he becomes all
enemy of the organization. He has re-
Peatedly proved how effective he can
be in such a capacity. But it will be
the part of weakness rather than OF
strength, to give him a commanding
position in order to placate him.
will be vastly more able TO impede
progressive measures, if he is given a
place of great power and influence
than if he be frankly rejected. This
is the view that the country holds
and it is finding reflection in the at
titudes of an unexpected proportion OF
the Ways and Means members.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Dental Society Conducts
Funeral of DR.. Talbot

Members of the District of Column
bia Dental Society conducted the fu-
neral services for Dr. Robert Weston
Telbott this. afternoon, at his resi-
dence, 1921 Girard street northwest
DIR. Talbot was one of the oldest
surgeon dentists in Washington, hav-
ing practiced here for thirty years.
He died at his home Friday. The in
terment will be private.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

public issues, it should devote some of
its attention and energy to the trans
fer question. The meeting at which
action is taken should be distinctly
representative of the rank and file of
the membership.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
FiShburn Memorial
Unveiled at Church

With impressive services the memorial
window to the Rev. NJ. Ross Fishburn,
D. D., was presented to the Mt Pleasant
Congrega tionaI Church. At the morning
service Yesterday the window was un-
veiled by Hummel Fishburn, Margaret
II. Fishburn, and Mary d. Goodwin.
Those who spoke at the ceremony were
Deacon Edward S. Peck, the Rev S NJ.
Newman, D. D.. and the Rev. Frank J.
Goodwin.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Women Complete Plans
To Cross Sahara Desert

BOSTON,, March 13.-Plans were near
ly, completed today for the first ex-
clusiveIy woman engineered caravan
across the Sahara desert. Mrs. Julian
SKebler, Denver ranch owner, horse
woman and dead shot, visiting here.
will sail in a week with Mrs. Louise
Closer Halem. New York author. for
the Sahara, which they will tour in
an automobile. chauffeur will be
taken for mechanical purposes only
not protection, said Mrs. Kehler.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
To Dedicate Building.

Bishop Harding will offciate, and the
Rev George G. Dudley will speak at the
formal dedication of the Eva Cochran
memorial building of the Episcopal
Home, on Congress Heights, Thursday
afternoon at Q o'clock.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

If Missouri takes her new anti
treating law seriously. about the first
striking result will be complete
turn in the occupancy of public
office.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

We have been led to believe that
the Japanese were an up-tO-date peo-
| pie, and yet they are still blaming
disasters on HaIley's comet.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

IN the Comorra trial it seems to he
more, necessary to keep the jurymen
rather than the prisoners from max
ing their escape.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

Meeting of Georgetown Citizens AS
sociation. Potomac Savings Bank
Hall. Wisconsin avenue and NJ
street. 8 p. m.
Meeting OF the Northeast Washing
ton Citizens Association, Northeas st
Temple. Twelfth and H streets
northeast, 1880 .. m.
Meeting to decide what action will
be taken looking to the mainten-
ance of the Straus Milk Laboratory.
Chamber of Commerce. 1900 F street
northwest. this afternoon.
Meeting of the District of Columbia
Volunteers. st. Joseph's Hall. Fifth
and H streets northwest. tonight
Concert by the United States Soldiers
Home Band. Stanley Hall. $3.50 D. m.
Concert by the United States Marine
Band, Marine Barracks, s p. m.
Observance of the feast of Purim,
Eighth Street Temple:' followed by
ball at old Masonic Temple. Ninth
and F streets northwest, tonight.
Concert by the Mountain Ash Male
Chorus. Of Wales. Emmanuel Bap-
tist Church. Sixteenth street and
Columbia road. tonight.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
AmuSenentS

National-"The~ Round Up." Sis p. m
Belasco-"An Old New Yorker" 500
p. m.
CoIumbia-Henry Miller in "Tfe
Havoc" Sis p. m.
Chases-PoIite Vaudeville. 2:15 and
S:15 D.. m
Academy-"The Joy Rider" SIS p. M
Lyceum-"Miner's Americans" 2:15
and Sis p. m.
Gayety-"Bowery Burlesquers," 2:15
and Sis p. m.
Casino-Continuous vaudeville, 1928
to II p. m.
Ma ajestic-Vaudeville.
Cosmos-Continuous vaudeville, 1 to
II p. m.
HowaI d-Black Patti.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

The best orchestra seats for wit
Messing the Mexican revolution on
Sunday were located on the Arizona
border.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Sunday.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
OF The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month of February was as follows:
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Iota Tor month. h...-..................1,l j, lSe' ISt
Daily average for month h............. 4s,S4S

The net total circuIa tion OF The Washington
Times daily during the month of February
was 1,077, ,639, all copies left over and re-.
turned being eliminated. This number. when
divided by "a. the number of days Of publi-
cation, shows the net daily average for Feb
ruary to have been a. g02.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

Having learned that young Thco-
dore Roosevelt is Dutch. the stork is
about to drop in for a social call
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
What's on the Program in
Washington Today.

(The Times will be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertain
ments in this column. Phone or
write announcements.)
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Sports.

Meeting OF tho Independence Baseball
League at 1923 North Capitol street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1911-03-13

The net total circulation or The Washington
Times Sunday during the month OF Feb
ruary was 1887. all copies left over and
returned by agents being eliminated. This
humber, when divided by g. the number OF
Sundays during February, shows the net
Sunday average for February to have been
l2,22s
In esch issue Of The Times the circulation
figures for the previous day arSBplafnIy
printed at the head OF the first page at the
~ left Of the date line
Entered at the Postoffice at Washington
ID. c. as second class matter
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
Concert Today
Bv the U. S. Soldiers Home Band,
at Stanley Hall, at $3.50 p. m.
JOHN S. NJ. ZIMMERMANN,
Director.

PROGRAM.
Overture-"Rio Grande,"
Bergenholtz
Tone Poem-"Apple Bios
SONS" Roberts
Selection--"The Highwayman,
De koven
serenade MISUNDERSTANDING
Taubert
Waltz Suite-"Vienna Beauties"
Ziehrer
Finale-"Triumpha America"
Losey
THE Star-Spangled Banner
The Washington times., 1911-03-13
FEBRUARY CIRCULATION.
Daily

The number OF complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing ths month of EehruarY was a. fOlloWa:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Minnaugh'S Store.

Mimnaugh's store-the store OF bar
gains-where beauty and splendor
reiyns supreme, is attracting thous'
ands Of shoppers every day The big
store nresents a scene of beauty and
]oveliness. the like of which has not
bee witnessed in many season.
Mr.. John L. Mimnaugh, right back
from the north where he spent mucn
time and money in making prepsra
tions for the fall and winter demands
of his ever growing trade, is justly
proud of the showing he mas made'
Goods are arriving at Mimnhugn's
every hour in the day, and the people
are fiocking to Columbia from every
quarter of the Carolinas to get q
glimpse of the big stores attractions
t. is needless to say that Mlmnau5h
has the bargains-that goes without
saying-he always has bargains; but
it might be said that he has more and
bigger bargains than ever In every
conceivable class of merchandise.
A. cordial welcome you will always
find at Mimnaugh's, whether you
want to buy or not.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
A Delighmul Ride.

% Was the pleasure of the editor to
enby dhlight.ul buggy ride while in
Columbia on Sunday evening through
thskinauess Of Mr.. Sam L. Seastrunk, :,
OF that city, who is an expert carpen-
ter aaia experienced contractor. He
il now emphyed on some extensive
work en- the canal. We viewed the
suburbs Of Ceinasbia and the many
improvements that are being made
the erection Of numerous dwellings and
other buildings, in Shand on especially
At the annex we were indeed glad to
visit the new and elegant home Of Mr.
George q. Seastrunk. George is a
progressive contractor and builder and
deserves much credit fog his success.
His home is an enviable one, located
ia the Shandon annex part Of the city.
We were pleased with Our visit to our
friends-Sam and George-and will
avail ourselves of another opportunity
in the near future to again enjoy theic
hospitality. G. NJ. Fl.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Our County Fair.

The premium lists for the Lexington
County Fair are out. The fair will be
held this year, on October "a, % ano
aS-three big days-and it is the duty
of every citizen of the county to lero
his OF her efforts toward making this
the greatest fair in the history of the
association. Oar fair has always stood
at the head o. county fairs the coun.
try aver-a fact shat Should cause ey'
cry Lexingtonian to feel proud. The
fair this year promises to be bigger
and better in every particular.
The exhibits should be better in ev'
cry department. because our people are
growing more prosperous and pro
gressive in all lines. The premium
viii be large snd it is hoped that al
eur people II I'M one end OF the county
10 the other, wiu :. commence now te
set their exhibits ready.
The secretary, Hon. @. NJ. Ehrd, is
bending every energy to make ample
room for all who wish to make e1hib'
It's. IL you have not already received
. premium list write or 'phone the
secretary at once.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
LOrick-Fleming.

g. The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
E. Lorick, at Irmo, was the scene OF
very pretty marriage on last Wednes'
day afternoon at 8 o'clock when their
daughter, Miss Ellen, became the wife
of MIR. Charles B. Fleming, OF Colum'
bia.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Wharton, OF Columbia.
The bride is young woman OF
many graces and is deservedly popu'
l.r. The groom is q machinisf' hold
ing q position with the Southern Rail
way in Columbia:
The couple were the recipients OF
many handsome presents, attesting
the high esteem in which they are
held.
MIR. and Mrs. Fleming left on the
down train for Columbia, where they
will make their home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

War was declared On Friday by It.
ally against Turkey. The cause or the
war is that Italy wants Tripoii, slice
of Turkey, and is going to take 1t II
she can. On the day war was de-
clared Italy sank several boats OF the
Turkish feet and landed troops IN
Tripoli.
Tripoli is province of Turkey in
North Africa, along the Mediterranean
sea; it has about 800, 900 square miles
of territory-the largest portion being
mountainous and desert-and one mli'
liou inhabitants. It looks like the
victory mill be 1taly's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Pelion Happenings.

Special to The Dispatch.
selion, October 3.-Everybody is
quite busy picking cotton these days.
Where hands could be secured the cot
ton crop is about gathered.
Misses Ruth Kneece and Rean Fort
have returned to Limestone College to
resume their studies this session.
The members of the First Baptist
church have reelected Rev. j. J. My
ers, of Congaree, as their pastor for
another year.
Prof. Yarborough, graduate of the
University If South Carolina, has been
elected to teach the school at this
place this session. I have been in
formed that the school will open on
the second Monday in October.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
bank building. Mr.. J. Perry Hutto,
| the ,ntractor, expects to have it COM
pleted in about month. ..
Messrs. James w. Roof and John r.
| Holley are at work on the feed, livery
and sales stables. They expect to
have a car of mules and horses in a
few weeks.
Jefferson G. Sharpe left few days
ago for Clemson College.
Friday afternoon S. Brunson Holley
tsnot and killed an alligator in Mrs.
Forts pond. It weighed fifty.two
| mounds and was six feet and six inches
| long.
There will be preaching at St. Johns
church on Friday and Saturday before
the third Sunday in this month. On
| Sunday the Holy communion will be
administered. The pastor, Rev. B.
D. Wessinger, will be assisted in these
services.
Messrs. J. D. and E. G. Wingard
| have their gins ready for operation.
Mr.. Tim L. Gardner is confined to
his bed with fev,r at this writing.
| The two sons OF Mr.. o. Cromwell
CAN'T who have been desperately Ill
with typhoid fever, are very much bet
ter today.
DR.. A. r. Hutto has returned from
the Knowlton hospital, where he has
been for some time. Sockery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Electric Lights Shine
i'm All Their Glory

The Lexington Electric Light &
: PsweT Company turned on the cur
rent OH Tuesday evening and quicker
than fash tie electric lights SHOWN
brightly in the residences and business
hoEsss. of the town. The street lights
could rot be turned on due to the tel
so.one wires, it is said, bet by the end
os the week the entire town will be
shining in all Its glory with the glow
Of beautiful electric lights
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Alex AyOub.

Alex Ayoub, the old reliable dealer OIL
Gervais street, Columbia, is catering
to the Lex ngton trade with the best
stock of goods he has ever shown, and
he is selling them at prices most reas-
enable His goods are reliable IN
quality, style and workmanship. Call
on "Uacle'' Alex when in The city.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

The Lion Furniture o., Of Columbia
HAS new advertisement in this issue.
Wher il comes TO furniture :his firm
arsoaestioaably leads ali ether dealers
IN this section of the Stare. Mr.. +.
G. Cook, president OF the company, is
a mar with wacn It is a pleasure to
deal. and be numbers his friends by
tho thousands. Read their advertise
ment and be sure to give tnan. a trial
before you buy elsewhere,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
QUEEN OF ACTRESSES
PRAISES PERU-hA.

"T am glad to write my endorse.
urenf of the great remedy, Peruna. !
do so most heartily. "--Julfa MarfoWe'
Any remedy that benefits digestion
strengthens the nerves.
The nerve centers require nutrition
If the digestion is impaired, the nerve
centers become anemic, and nervous
debility is the result. !:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

An alligator weighing So pounds
was killed in Mrs. Forts pond at re-
lion few days ago. just another eE-
idence that the sand hills of Lexing-
ton are in the lead.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Oh, you electric lights!

The people of the county should
take greater interest in the keeping up
of the public highways-the chain
gang can't do it all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
TreSDaSS Notice.

All persons are hereby warned IN
der penalty of the law not to trespass
IN sny manner either by riding or
driving through my laad known as the
Wingsrd land which sdjoins the Smell
grove and other lands, ., ... .
.w--5a J. J. Fox,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Bio Line of JeWelry

We have just received the finest
assortment Of Jewelry ever shown IN
tnis section. including gold and silver
watches, from the cheapest that's
good to the highest that's best Every
thing for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Make an early call.
The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

The premium lists Of the Lexington
Comfy Fair are now out aud ready
for distribution. Ifyou have not re-
ceived one drop a postal to the secre'
tary, Hon. G. n. Efrd, Lexington,
s, @, -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
"RilEy Beard

"Bil]y BearG,' the Man rom 'fe
co,tb .. Is ne leading attraction at
The Lyric t!,ea;r: i" colun hia;
upi,,v:; is one of the brightest and
so,. oonme,;iaus On the stage today.
He has cap,ivzte' audiences the coun-
trv over There is 70 better fellow
living than s.Blliy BvArd,' the Man
From the South .
Aside from ;hIs teatar'', 'ne pAo-
grapmes al The L5rio are up ID the''
usua, height oI excelIency, and tne
attendance IS ryovins daily.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

.Just three weeks of-,he Lexington
County Fair.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

Farmers should market their cotton
slowly if they would have the price 60
m :
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

Don't forget that now is the time to
prepare for the county fair.
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