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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24

Congressman Augustus Owsley STAN
ley of Kentucky, chairman of the spe-
cial committee to inquire into the of
fairs of the United States Steel cor
poration, Is the author of the house
resolution to make the investigation.
The special aims of the investigation
are to find out how the restriction or
destruction OF competition, the capital
ization and bonding of the various sub
sidiary concerns OF the corporation
and the combination between the OH
GERS and agents of one corporation and
those of others have been brought
about. The speculation Of officers and
agents of the various steel companies
in stocks and bonds by agreement
among themselves and the profits that
may have thus been made will be
brought to light If possible. The COM
mittee Is especially authorized to find
out IL financial panics have been In
fiuenced by the steel trusts operations.
The committee has full power to
delve into the relations of the employ
ees of the corporation with the various
companies.
Mr.. Stanley is native of Kentucky,
forty-four years of age. and is serving
his fifth term in congress. He was
educated at Center college, Danville,
Ky, and began the practice of law in
1894. In 1900 he was presidential
elector, which Is the only public office
ever held by him prior to his election
to the Fifty-eighth congress. He has
always been a Democrat
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Thin Woman.

The contention Of DIR. Moots before
the Ohio medical convention that there
must be something wrong with the
internal workings OF thin women" will
And ready Endorsement among the
Apache Indians. Some years ago a del
egation from that tribe came to New
York, and at a reception given for
them woman asked one of the chiefs
what he thought of the white women
he had seen. The late Governor Rich
ard Mccormick, who had charge Of the
party, reluctantly returned the answer
given to him by the interpreter. white
women are all thin and sick-good
women are fat."-New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24

The Bennington school board
voted recently to close the kinder
garten experimentally during Janu-
airy. February and March and to try
a summer outdoor kindergarten in
connection with the playground for
three summer months. Kindergar-
tens are poorly attended in winter
and the experiment is made for the
benefit of health
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
When Nsw York slssp..

In a recent number of the Vienna
Neue Freie Presse Stefan Zweig gives
his impression of New York after a
"sojourn of a few days" He COM
ments on the vastness of the city, it's
tumult and hurry, amid which he has
discovered the Irresistible storm Gre
ating rhythm Of the American me-
tropolis. The night life under the
glare Of the brilliant illumination has
its fascination as much as the day
scenes, but when 1t is all over and the
streets have become empty and only
the roof signs remain to attract atten-
ton then New York is ugly. There
is nothing more ugly" he adds. "than
New York asleep-New York without
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
INSULTS IN GERMANY.
Calling a Native an Enslishman 10
Punished With a Fine.

Calling a Native an Englishman 10
Punished With a Fine.
According to New York lawyer
who recently returned from Berlin,
even the mildest sort of personal cpl
thets are dangerous things to use in
Germany. The use of pet names of
the same class as our ''gink" or bone
head" MAJ land the author in the
courts, and II found guilty he is liable
to q fine.
"a certain DR.. Eissel, hailing from
Bohemia" said the New Yorker, has
just prosecuted In the courts a rival
who had beat him at chess for the
offense of beleidigung. Beleidigung
means 'offense' or insult Daily you
read Of cases of hitherto stainless citi-
zens being fined for using such abuse
as good for nothing 'loafer' and
Sleeps head Recently policeman
was prosecuted for calling a man
whose address he was taking a 'fel-
low (kerl). Not until there had been
two appeals and trials In three differ
ent instances was the prosecutor salts
fed. The man who beat DIR. Eissel at
chess was even more obscenely vitu-
perative, for he hurled at his Mortified
enemy the intolerable epithet Eng
laender.'
"In court DR.. Eissel characterized
this insult as severe and declared
that he was not an Englishman and
had never been in England. He was
merely an Anglomaniac. who wore
English clothes, had son at an Eng
lish school and had learned boxen.'
The court gave him verdict, and the
offender, therefore, was fned.'-New
York Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Donahue Now a MANAGER.

Jiggs Donahue. the Chicago Ameri
can 6rst baseman. has been engaged
to manage the Galveston baseball club
Of the Texas league. Donahue Is to
receive $3.50 per month, and. II is said.
the terms agreed upon by the club
management are that James Baldridge.
the university ball player who has
signed on the Galveston pitching staff,
shall be released to Chicago at the
end of the present season. Baldridge
is playing his first season In profession
nj ball
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
pnOto by American Press Association.

Grover Cleveland Alexander has
proved a great find for the Phlladel-
phia Nationals. The club obtained the
young pitcher for song by drafting
him from Syracuse last fall He won
the FIRST five out OF six games he pitch.
ed. and the one he lost went ten in
nings He not only struck out ten of
the Pirates in one game, but famed
Clarke, Wagner aud Miller. in success
sion Manager Doom believes he will
develop into a great twirler.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
A Man IN Man.

Being unable to find a seat ON the
overcrowded train, large woman
went into the smoking car and sat
down by the door.
The man next to her, absorbed in
his newspaper, kept on smoking.
~ was foolish enough to suppose"
said she, glowering at him, that some
of the men in here, at least. were gen.
tlemen"
Pardon me, madam" he answered,
politely offering her a cigar.-House-
keeper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Fifty aeroplanes started from Vim

Fifty aeroplanes started from VIM
cennes, France, Sunday morning on
the first stage of the European cir
cult race which calls for a fight to
London and return with various stops
going and returning. Two of the
aviators met tragic deaths almost
Immediately after the start and an
other was killed shortly afterward.
In addition at least one more was
grsvely injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Italian Runner COMING.

Frank Giongo, the Italian quarter
mile runner, who is to become a mem
Der of the Irish American Athletic
club of New York. has sent word TO
Trainer Lawson Robertson that he
will arrive in this country about the
middle of June. Emile Lunghi says
that Glongo is one of the best men
he has ever seen and that he is sure
to make good over here.
Il understand that the Italian has
gone 300 yards in 81 2-5 seconds" said
Robertson. IF that is true he must
be all that Lunghi claims"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Europ.,. oldsst liouae.

Count Matuschka- Griffenklau recent
ly convoked a conference of archaeolo-
gists in his house at Winkel-on-the-
Rhine. The conference unanimously
expressed the opinion that the counts
Is the Oldest house still occupied in
Europe. 1t was formerly the dwelling
Of the bishop of Mayence, Rabnus
'Maurus. who died there in $780, Lon
don Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Pretty Easy For Athletes.

Harry Gissing will leave for the
other side the latter part of June
where he will compete in the quarter
and half mile races In the English
championships. Mel Sheppard may
accompany him. Everybody looks to
see Gissing capture firsts in whichever
of the two events he starts In
IF Sheppard doesn't go to England
he is banking on going to Scotland to
participate in some spirits for various
championships to be held in that coun
try during the latter part of July.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Hinh Anin,alIifa

A Boston schoolteacher had been
explaining to her class about the three
Kingdoms of nature-the animal, the
mineral and the vegetable. When she
had finished she said to the class:
"Now, who can tell me what the
highest degree of animal life is?'
At this little girl in a rear row Of
seats raised her hand and replied:
''The highest degree of animal life is
the giraffe. "-Metropolitan Magazine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
TRAFFIC ReouIstions In pari..

An iron structure with semaphore
arms has been erected in the center Of
the square at Montmartre. where the
traffic is very heavy at all hours of the
day. The apparatus is fitted with four
signal arms, and these can be seen at
a considerable distance. Drivers of We
hicles arriving on the square will halt
IL the signal is against them and wait
for white disk to be shown before
proceeding. At night red and green
lights win replace the red and white
disks Of daytime.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
peIahanty to Be First easeman.

Manager Hughey Jennings of the
Tigers is going to try to make first
baseman out of Jim Delahanty Re
Gently he slumped in fielding his posi-.
ton at second. His hitting is too val.
liable for him to be out OF the line
up entirely. His fielding has been bad
around second. and therefore Jennings
has decided to make first baseman
out of him. II is not expected that
Gainor will recover from his broken
wrist for several months. and Della
hanty will fill big gap there.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
The Nadia EXCUSE.

PEARL am shocked at you! The
idea of flirting with perfect stran-
ger!
Ruby-But, dear, he isn't perfect
stranger. If he were perfect he
wouldn't rt.-Philadelphia Record
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
stovaIl Ha. Made Good.

The work of First Baseman George
Stovall as acting manager of the Cleve
land club has proved so satisfactory
that President Somers has announced
that he sees no reason for making any
change and has no Intention OF looking
elsewhere for manager Since Sto
vail became leader of the club. sue
ceeding Mcclure, the team has won
most of its games. II is said perfect
harmony prevails among the players
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
At the Ball Park.

Phlegmatic Spectator-Whatd did you
applaud that play for? 1t was rot
ten.
Shivering Mani wasn't applauding,
sir. What you heard was my bones
rafting. Mind your own business!-
Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Natural Selection.

Although fifty years have elapsed
since Darwin's "Origin of Species
was accepted. not single variety or
species of any Wild animal or plant
has been proved to have originated by,
natural selection.--San Francisco Ar
gonaut
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
l4onored BIZ Presbxtarlan..

Rev. John Fleming Carson, who was
elected moderator Of the general as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church of
the United States at its one hundred
and twenty-third annual session, has
been a leading member of the evan
gellstc committee of the general as
sembiy since its origin. He has had
experience as moderator of the Brook
Ign presbytery and later of the New
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Scientific Finance.

Professor Stone-To the geologist
thousand years or so are not counted
as any time at all.
Man In the Audience-Great Scott!
And to think 1 made temporary loan
of $40 to a man who holds such views!
STRAY Stories.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Then He Got a Pound or Two.

Mother-Mercy, child. what in the
world has happened to you? Your
clothes are cut full of small holes.
Willie-Oh, ma, we've been playin'
grocery store and was the Swiss
cheese.-Boston Transcript
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
And Freodom shriakad.

Professor-The result of our investi-
cations for the past half hour is that
man has freedom of the will. | regret
that cannot continue the subject to
day. as 1 have to go shopping with my
wife.-Fliegende Blatter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Nobodv Rarred

'Why did you engage yourself to
this worthless chap?'
"It would have looked like discrimi-
nation If hadn't" answered the sum-
mer girl. 81 believe in treating every
body like."-Pittsburg Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
vsrnaI Inspiration.

Don't you feel like writing poetry
when spring draws nearf" asked the
enthusiastic person.
Certainly not. I'm physician. I'm
too busy writing prescriptions for the
grip Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
For Services Rendered.

'"Thompson's COW got into my gar.
den and ate all the grass off the lawn
what did he doT'
"Sent me a bill for using his COW as
q lawn mower."-London Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Question.

Teacher-Jacob wrestled with an an
gel.
Little Willie Whose father Is a the
atrical manager)-And did the angel
finally consent to back the show? p
Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Some Improvement.

"How's your husband getting along.
Mrs. TinhamT
"Splendidly, thank you. The doc
tors think now that he won't need
more than two operations.'--
Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24

Senator McCumber, the most Bit
ter opponent of Canadian recip,o-
city admits the Sena'e is certain to
pass the measure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Tho Modern Idea.

'I can't say love him."
"Then why marry him?''
"Oh, might as well. Every girl has
to have a foolish marriage or two be-
fore she really settles down."--Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Probably Would.

'That sentence is not Incorrect"
said the professor, "but 1t sounds odd
to the English speaking ear."-Har-
ward Lampoon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
Two Accomplishments.

"Wby do you call your yacht the
water HEMP"
Because can make 1t sail and lay
to."-Baltimore American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
The Raaann.

Miss Passay was dreadfully H.
They thought she was going TO die"
mo danger. Shed be afraid II she
died her exact age would be published
In the papers."-St Louis Globe Dem
ocrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
= -
Thasa 0tNliah Hats.

Patience-In the orient women cover
their faces up to their eyes.
Patrice-Yes, and over here they
cover their faces down to their mouths.
--Yonkers Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
svppsthv.

Poor Machin has lost his wife"
"pm not surprised. He's so absent
minded he'll lose everything he has,
Pele Mele.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24
He and She.

He sang to her.
When ! am dead you'n.hnd 1t hard.
Said he.
To ever find another man
Like me.
And then she sang to him:
What makes you think, as suppose
You do.
I'd ever want another man
Like your
-Ladies' Homo Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24

York synod. 1t Is said of him that
be Is eminently fair, knows no ecclesi-
astical party and Is an adept at ex-
pediting business. For twenty-six
years DR.. Carson has been pastor Of
the Central Presbyterian church Of
Brooklyn and has refused all calls from
the churches Of other cities.
! DR.. Carson Is native Of Philadel-
phia. ffty-one years of age and was
educated at the University Of Penn
sylvania and the Reformed Presby-
terian Theological seminary. Allegheny,
Pa. When he became pastor of the
Central Presbyteri church of Brook
lyn 1t had but 140 members. Under
his ministration 1t has grown to over
2,200 and Is the largest church of its
denomination in Greater New York.
A Puzzle.
'That Is puzzle" said Robert w.
Chambers, the novelist, at dinner.
"Yes, that is as much OF. puzzle as
Mrs. Malaprop's definition of naivete.
Mrs. Malaprop and gentleman
were discussing the beautiful young
lady poet
"'What regard as the most conspicu-
GUS thing about her is her naivete.'
Eyes said Mrs. Malaprop. won
der what made her get such a tight
ona-' Human Life
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-24

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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
Subscribe for The Dispatch.

Oranges, mixed nuts, raisins, etc.
fresh stock at The Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
How's This

We offer One HaDdred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last IS years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
+ WALD1NG, KINSAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system
TesJimo onials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle. Sold b7 all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
patton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
PENSION NOTICE.

The Pension Commissioner will be
in the auditors Office Oh each Satar-
day in January 1911 to give out suita-
BILE blanks to each applicant. All ap-
plicants must appear in person, for
blanks will not be sent out, except in
extra cases. Further instructions will
be given when applicant applies for
blank.
The Pension Board will meet on the
first Monday in February, 1911, to
pass upon all applications handed in
to commissioner, after which no
blanks will be sent out. The repre-
sentatives, and all others, are request
ed to send to the commissioner the
names of all pensioners who have died
or moved out Of the county since last
pay roll was paid off.
S. M. ROOF,
Pension Commissioner for Lexington
County.
December Is, 1910.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
Govern r BleaSe ReVOkes
NOtarieS Commissions.

In message sent to the general
assembly Friday, Governor Blease
states that he has issued proclama-
ton, declaring null and void all COM
missions issued to notaries public in
the State, up to January 21, 1911.
A later message was sent to the as
sembly from the governor, changing
this date from the 21st of January to
the 10th of February.
The proclamation is in full as fol-
lows:
Gentlemen of the General Assembly:
I this day issue a proclamation de-
claring null and void all commissions
of notary public within this State
bearing dates prior to January 21,
1911. desire to call your attention
to the fact that this is a very impor-
tant position, carrying much more
power than is thought. There is no
limitation to the term of Office and
generally the appointment is made
without the personal knowledge of the
governor Of the appointee. think
some qualification should be necessa-
: nv in order to hold this Office, and l
also think that some term should be
fixed by law for the holding OF the po-
sition. I recommend that you pass
. an act along the lines herein indicated.
I shall make no appointments foI this
position until I have given you cppor-
tunity to act.
Cole L. Blease, Governor.
Columbia, Jan. 20.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

That fully $500 persons will be en-
meshed in the vote-selling net which
has been spread in Vermilion county,
Illinois, was asserted by Judge Kim
brough, whose charge to the grand ju-
ry stirred up the scandal. The expos
ure is said to eclipse that of West Un-
ion, Adams county, Ohio, where near
ly 1,500 persons have been indicted for
vote frauds.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
PROFESSIONAL cAADs.

DR.G. 3. HARDING,
FHE OLD AND TRIED DENTIST,
as st his Office doing good WORK at
moderate prices. Gall to see him
don't wait.
Near Hyatt's Park, COLUMBIA, s. O
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

An armed guard was placed about
the Magoffin county Jail at Salhers-
vile, KY, to prevent feudists from
storming the building and ly0ching
William and Dean Joseph, father and
son, who are under arrest for the MUIR
der of Michael Rowe and the fatal
shooting Of Buck" Joseph, members
of an opposing feud clan.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

A bill designed to remove the con-
fict between State and Federal gov
ernments in prohibition or local option
states, and which will prevent anyone
engaging in the liquor business upon
the claim that he has an internal rev.
enue license, has been introduced in
Congress by Representative Lidely, of
Texas.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
Look for the Bee Hive

On the package when you buy Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs and
colds. None genuine without the Bee
Hive. Remember the name, Foley's
Honey and Tar and reject any subst;-
tute. Sold by all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will ward off an attack Of
Group and prevent all danger and cause
Of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use
it successfully. Sold by all Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

Emma Goldman, the anarchist, was
denied the privilege of addressing the
United Mine Workers of America, in
session at Chicago, by vote of about
1000 to 800.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
Final Discharge.

This is to notify all persons that we
will apply to the Hon. Geo. S. Drafts,
Judge of Probate for Lexington coun-
ty, s, O., on the 1st day Of February,
1911, for a final discharge as executors
of the estate of S. Luther Smith, de-
ceased. J. J. Ballentine,
G. w. Smith,
Executors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

An attempt was made to assassinate
Premier BRAND in the chamber of
deputies at Paris. Two shots were
fired at him, but both missed. One
struck M. Mirman, director of public
relief, in the leg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

Medicines that aid nature are always
most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. It allays
the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the
secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition.
Thousands have testified to it's superior
excellence. Sold by all Dealers.
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
FOF Rent

Store building, 24xG0, nicely shelved
and countered complete and ready for
business, located near depot at Swan
sea, S. G. Apply to
G. J. MARTIN,
1w Swansea, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25

Charles Higginbotham, at Admission,
Ala, tried to kill his wife and self.
He claimed she was untrue to him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-01-25
Notice Physicians.

Bids will be received on Febeuary
9Th, first Monday, for County Physi-
clan to render professional services at
the County Jail and poor house,
L.. J. Langford,
Supervisor,
Lexington S. G. Jan. 8, 1911.