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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08

concerned. however, over the cost of
living.
President Taft upon turning from
! the public domain. in which we of Ver-
question OF water power sites is con-
| fronted at the very outset by the prob
| lem, whether control and supervision
of water power shall he assumed by
the federal or state authorities or by
both cooperating.
The President takes the safe position
that on navigable streams control
should be concentrated in one govern
ment Where the general government
owns what are called waterpower sites
| along non-navigable streams watch
are really riparian lots and without
| which the power in the stream can not
be used. it Is claimed that the state
| under the law of waters prevailing in
many commemorative controls the use
of the water and gives the beneficial
1t has been proposed in cases of this
kind that the federal government deed
| to the State the water power site on
condition that the site and all upon
| it shall revert to the government un-
less the State parts with the site only
| by lease, the terms of which it under
. ,iA
property to be mado every ten years
and the lease not to extend over hfty
years
1t is pointed out that the failure OF
the State to make and enforce such
leases would enable :hc federal GOV
crnmcnt by action of forfeiture to re-
cover the power sites and all plants
that might he erected thereon. and
that this ponali"nS would tend to
compel the observance of the govern
r1ent's policy regarding the develop
,rIent o: waterpower.
Another method suggested Is the di-
rect leasing Of the power site by the
government to those who exercise a
public franchise under provisions I'm
posing rental for the water power to
create n fund to be expended by tho
general government for the improve
mcnt OF the stream and the benefit Of
tine communities In which such sites
are located. In such cases the Presl-
BE 20 retain control In the hands 81
TIE federal government
Vermont has water power a!tes like
those described. but every State is In.
, tcrested in the development of posi-
be water power within It's borders
Z ard action by the federal governmen
viii inevitably lead TO similar step
sooner or later by tho different States
D President Taft dwells ut length upoi
o the undesirable circumstances am
8 conditions growing out of frequen
= troubles between employers and en-
o ployed and consid~rs steps nccessar
= to a solution Of the problem The els
: of what no has to say on this subjec
r Is that owing TO the magnitude an
Q completely Of modern Industrial dis
@ putes we urgently need a re-examiua
y ton Of the laws bearing upon the re
d lations OF employer ana employe an
= a careful scrutiny OF tho various plan
= proposed for the better adjustment Q
y such relations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08

The democrats Of this country have
q fit OF the shaking sickness ever!
time the name of the rough-rider is
mentioned as presidential POSSIBLE
ity. This tremor has prompted a
democratic member OF the House OF
Representatives to introduce a reso-
luton denouncing third terms Tor
presidents This resolution is not or
iginal It has been discovered to be a
fac simile Of resolution prepared to
head off one L. S. Grant. who. If we
remember rightly, was also something
Of man. Friends may say kind
things, but it takes our enemies TO
really hatter us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
BANKS OF BABYLON.
iio" They Were Conducted -Four
bhJuSnrd NpnFS tIO.

Recent discoveries If tho wonders #
bahvlou'pn civilization, reinforced by
the FRUITS Of earlier explorations, show
that "husincss is business" as rule Of
life is as old as history. As far back as
-."" years before Christ the Babylcnians
had made such progress in commercial
aptitude that special laws had to he
framed 10 deal with those gentlemen who
tricd snort cuts to wealth. The young
man with expectations realized IN those
days with less regard to the sacredness
of the rcrson ana the right to live. hor-
roVed. as his modern prototype not in
frequently does to-day. from the profess
sioyal moncy-lendor.
The Bahyloman merchant banked reg
ularly and issued his bank checks" and
Ills Of cNchnngc. and the law stepped in,
even as IL does to-day, to preserve invo-
lat" the rights of property. So keen We're
the business instincts Of the people that
even the priests were not above deal
in Offerings and ~ real estate indeed a
ereat part Of the commerce Of fabylonia
was concentrated in the temples.
The vast quantities Of metals. cereals
and other commodities which either rs
riffs to the temples or offerings TO ths
gods poured 'u daily were sold by th,
priests, who ala not neglect To- get their
fan maraiu If profit business ability
indeed seems to have been an important
qualification for admission to the priest
God. Careful accounts of revenue am
| expenditure were kept. and these SHOW
| that Investments in loans ana the pur
| chases Of land ana other profitable deal
y t..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
CONSERVATION or LIVING, LABOR
AND POWER.

The conservation Of the nations
natural resources. OF living and Of Ia
tor. constitutes the general subject of
President Taft's latest ofhciaI utter
anas. The people Of Vermont in COM
mon with those OF other staten have
become thoroughly Impressed with tho
necessity OF conserving the nation q
supply OF coal anu timber. for eX-
ample. but we have not yet become
thoroughly aroused TO the need Of con-
serving what must sooner or later be-
come largely q substitute for GOAL for
rowor purposes. In the same way We
have been fortunate enough TO escape
such demonstrations OF the necessity
of putting tho relations of capital and
labor nn a stable basis as aro now be-
ing experienced In Massachusetts. par
fioulariy In Lawrence. We are vi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
A vrRMoNTrp WHO MADE GOOD.

Q'rom the Springfield Eopuhlcanl
William Lochren, formerly for twelve
years judge Of the United states district
court In Minnesota. who has died nj MS
home IN Minneapolis, WAS perhaps best
known to the public as commissioner of
pensions during President Cleveland's adj
ministration. lie served through tho
CNn War. returning at its close TO tho
practice Of law In Minneapolis Though
democrat he was appointed 70 cir
cult judgeship by n republican governor
ana several times reelected He served
three years as pension commissioner and
was then appointed by President Cleve-
land to the federal district bench. lIs
served one term in the minnesota Sem
ato-ls69-7o lie was born in Vermont -
years ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
FAIR FOR BOTH.

Kind hearted Stranger-See here. my
friend, take my advice and letNthose die,
alone. They're loaded
Intoxicated Gambler-toi., sonny they
are, som |. Fair 10y ale as | is for tn,
Other!--Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
IN The now ppeciai column OF THIS
r.n~r. Some bargains are offered
there this week which II will gay you
10 read about. See paRe two TINS
psper has more than $4,000 readers
svery week and one cent word Will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
SOUNDED LIKE A GAME.

\ returned explorer was giving a parlor
lecture.
demanded a languid lady.
progressive Peru
And how do YOU play it|-Washing-
ton Herald,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
\ VERMONT sc1rooL PROBLEM.

From the -. Johnsbury Calodouian)
There are two classes of towns an!
cities in Vermont Il few that are i'm
crcasing in population ana over two
thirds of them that have been losin.-
population for the past p wears. In IL.
first class arc found good schools largely
attended. u town and state pride. and a
live spirit Of DEVELOPMENT ana progress
In the second class the reyorse in condi.
| lions is the rule Several voars ago fine
! people of tho state became convinced
| that the smaller and decalcnt tovn4
were unable to- maintain suitable educa-
tional facilities for themselves and a
| law was passed Ietgiug O state school
| tax and its division ARRANGED so tina
small towns snould receive much more
money from the State treasury than thev
paid INTO it, Better schools have resulted
| but in the majority of town IL has failed
to bring about th, establishment OF
larger schools to ,ntl,i.c .ro schoo1s IN
develop n town pride o,. arouse. .. bnlnfuI
ana progressive. -Yirit Tile s.r,ols con.
tinue small. in CHARGE OF r.orlv ,oia
teachers. without .o,,natf.io,, hot,yoe,
the few scholar. in art.nd,,ca ava f,.
stead of proprcs-i,. and enlfva,,,r,, in.
situations they r..,,-tI. .-,... pa,,rsl .-iri+
of docadonco and tc,..i..s,,..- .t,.+ ,,.e.
walls throughout the ,.o.. t,.r
THESE towns contirI4. ..,-l.,ar. of
the state and continue. g., i,... -,,r,,ia.
ton End los. spirit and hone. Tho st,tc
aid has not ACCOMPLISHED au t.a, -
necessary to develop 81 shirt OF orol.-
ress
4 later law on the statute hooks pr,.
vdes for the establishment oe large cen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08

IRE vote OF the New York repuoh-
ran county committee on presidential
preference resulted 5s2 In favor OF
plcdging support 10 President Taft to
= nrainst. That is some majority.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
HANGING AND ELrcrRoCUT1oN.
(From the Vermont Journal)

(From the Vermont JOurnal)
About everybody who has neither been
hanged nor electroCuied appears To have
a preference between the two. Perhaps 4
would be good idea for every State &c
be equipped with both systems and let
tho candidate take his choicA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
EXTREMELY FLAT.

"The ancionta thought the world vas
flat"
81 don't wonder They had no pony
ballots, no cigarettes. no mandolns, no
bridge. 1t must have been in those days
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08

Brother Bryen rather be the dicta-
,cr Of the Democratic party than Its
nreaidentiai candidate again. 1t pays
bstter too.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08
THE SKIES IN FEBRUARY
Where the Planets and Constel]a-
tions May Be- Found.
Extra Uay This Month Cn'ls N'c"'""
To some TerpIcxities of the C"'c"-
dar and Changes Thnt have
I,cen Proposed.

the planets. Sa' arm, comes INTO II p"''''"
which has a distinctive name. rms pii"''
Oh the 30 Is in "quadrature' win re-
gard 10 the sun: .hat Is. ~ Is w We
proos distant from the SIN says N''N'''
Upton in the Boston Transcript ON thh'
date il is due south ut 6A2 p m ana
sets at 1926 the following morning IN"
present month il an excellent one ioI
noticing how differently the s"V'rhl /
planets seem to move on the background |
of tho sky. according to their distances
from the earth and sun, in the evening |
sky are tho two planets Mars ana
Saturn. seen as soon "a 1t + dark cnouch |
hilh in the south Saturn is the right |
hand OF the two shining with steady
white light in tho constellation Aries, =
int not near any bright stars. Mars is
thc red star about Is degrees farther east
and Close t. the group Pleiadcs. Both OF
these planet are moving toward the left.
SGturn Very slowly at n rate of one degree
% month while Mars. because nearer to
earth aud sun. moves one dcrrc" In
three days: therefore. they are %cttins
farther apart. The rapid motion of Mars
Is easily detected from night to night
by watching its position among the bright
stars Of the constellation Taurus. 1t has
passed its nearest point TO the Plcades
ana is approaching the IINades on the
I'D II will be At its nearest point 20
Aldebaran, eight degrees south OF tn"
star. which it resembles closely IN color.
The rapid decrease IN its brightness IS
very noticeable as II rcccdes from the
earth. Mars is sometimes 10 times bright
err than AT others. In June next when it
Is low in the west after sunset, it Will
Inc hut ona-tenth as hriph+ nc II was
ror,,,r
Tho ,yvo h,i,,b. ,,loro,s soe, in fine eor,,.
morning boforo e,rr,so verue nr1
,uriter arr. so,,ro,i,,,, ro,i,,lv ,rboso two
| ,,,ro., ,u,,e,,,t, 81. ,iec,.r,,,o., T., r,otio,,
| Of q nlarot hntveon ne and +,o eu, and
| ono forthor avov tbou tho eun Roth
nlnr,ts ar. ,novir,- fl, th, como diro,-
! tions hrt ot rreat1,. different ro,os Tho
sun also soor,s r. NO ,,o,,r,, IN tho SAM.
Il roction. =. tho ra.o ,t v.bic, rho .orth
roallv moves arornd tho su, ,1o,t
degree nor day Nerus is ,oovi,o - u.tio
fas tcr at ohou. Two doe,.oo. oocb four
1ovs and .u is ,nn,rer,l, 1r,,,i,,, ,o,,.
-, tho ..un on tho 1s, +, ,isos -, aio
| - m mr. two bo,,,s oo ,,;r,,tos ,roro ,,o
SIM ON III. oath I, ,;.o, =. -, or
one hour 20 minu,o, baroro s,,riso
Juniter ie novirr ca ,,,,c, ,,,or, ,o,.,.
| than either tho sim or ven,s occ,r,,,iyr.
ing but four aooroos TN tba co,rso or
tho month that I, &c ,eft for habi,,1
in the ,,,anetar7. r,co On tbo Ia, :, ,iso.
| nj o.55 a m IN tbo oo.b -, ,oz -,
The movononts NJ those forr ,,orots
and tho decrease in hr,,b,no.. of yo,,s
ard MAYS arc Tho r,os, i,,,eroc.i,,r -,
tnros of ,ro ,,,orot,r, his,or,. tt,s 49,,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-08

If the "To Let" ads have ANY interest
for you, they have GREAT lNTGaEST!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.
Beef cattle wanted by
GEORGE & WINGARD.

Beef cattle wanted by
5 GEORGE & WINGARD.
A civic league for Lexington would
greatly improve the sanitary condi-
tion of the town.
FOR SALE-A good horse five years
old. A lady has driven him.
3pd. P. D. RISINGER.
The Dispatch received q pleasant
call from Rev. AR. Taylor one day
last week.
Special every Saturday Fresh Pork
5 GEORGE & wINGARD.
The round trip tickets from Lexing-
ton to Charleston are now On sale.
The fare is 1886, With final limit No
vember 25.
Ladies don't forget to attend the free
exhibition at Scott Hendrix Fusnitur
store every day next week. 3
A communication has been re- 'eived
from Mr.. N. w. Brooker, of Columbia,
and it will appear as soon as We can
make room for 1t. It will save in the
keeping.
Ladies you are cordially invited to
attend the free exhibition Of the Stan.
dard Central Needle Sewing Machine
ct Scott Hendrix Furniture Store
ali next week. 8
Under tho sivice Of her physician,
Dr. Matthias, Mrs A n Haripan wen:
to Columbie and wsa operated on for
nose trouble by DR.. Kibler. She stood
the operation remarkably we'll, ard
her nrnny friends 2:ii: he psnd to learn
! that She is greatly improved.
Mr. " r Harris. from the factory,
VIII % amazing stunts at the srsc ex-
! fibition Of the Standard Central
Needle Sewing Machine exhibition Ut
Scott Hendrix Furniture Store, ali
next week. 3
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Consultation and Catarrh

;feve me? Well whether you would be-
!ieve me or not 1t Is the truth
For many years I have been vrest-
ling with the problem OF furnishing
the public an internal catarrh remedy.
Peruna has been the remedy that
have devised and 1t has certainly re-
lteved many thousand people, yes hun
dretis Of thousands of people, Of chronic
catarrh.
Constipation was my chief difficulty
in treating these cases. l often felt
that it would be better If a laxative
element were added to Peruna. feared
to do so, however, first because or
the number of catarrhal patients VINO
needed no laxative. and second was
afraid Of making such a radical change
in a remedy that was already doing
80 we'll. Thus it was that continued
to prescribe with the Peruna bottle
Of Nanal:n to those who needed a lax
ative. At last, under circumstances
explained in my booklet, was con-
strained to add the laxative element to
Pcruna. This constitutes what Is no"
known as the revised Peruna.
Now those who take Peruna WILL
first, find themselves promptly relleVsd
of their constipation. Second, the
catarrh will gradually disappear. And
once the catarrh is cured the const-
patton leaves permanently. Then II
YOU follow the advice given In my
book, you will never have to take pills
any more. Cathartics and laxauves
YOU can ignore. You will be perma-
Inently relieved Of both your catarrh
and the constipation P F. r y N A IS
FOR SALE AT ALL DRUG STORIES
sPECIAL NoTICH-Many persons
are making Inquiries for the old
time Peruna 70 such would say,
, this formula Is now put out under the
name Of KA-TAR-NO. manufactured
Ohio. Write them and they will DO
pleased to send you . free booklet II
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Sale of Personal Property

By virtue OF an execution issued by
John w. Dunbar, Clerk Of Court of
Aiken county, and this execution be-
ing transferred to Lexington county.
This execution being in favor OF
Citizens Bank If Batesburg, Plaintiff,
and against J. A. & G. L. Jones, De-
fendant.
I have levied on two pianos at
Batesburg to satisfy this Judgment,
these pianos being the property Of G..
L. Jones, Defendant in this case.
will sell at Batesburg on the 4sh
Saturday, which will be the 3Oth day
of November. 1912, for cash to the
the highest bidder.
/ beng authorized by Frank w.
Shealy, CLERK Of Court of Lexington
county to levy under this execution In
this county.
SIN j. MILLER,
Sheriff.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Educational Rally.

There will be an educational rally
aad oyster supper at Car;n on Thanks.
giving Day. copIsncing at O'Clock
Q. ii. Mr.. J. P. Knocks, speaker Of
fine attainments, has been invited to
nuke an address suitable for the coca
sion and has accepted the same Ogs-
go "l!i lie served during he evening.
This promises to be one Of the most
delightful! and interesting occasions
ever brought off in our prosperous lit
tie city in the Fork, and it will be to
the pleasure Of all who can possibly
do 60 to attend this rally.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Not Likely.

Oscar Underwood tells OF A co!ored
ashcart proprietor dow IL Alalmyna
who was twitted about the habit his
horse had Of letting its tongue hang
out
"That's all right" said the colored
man. "IEe hol's his tongue that away
to keep him from stumblin'.''
"Keap him from stumbllns?" repnet-
ed the white folks mockingly. "HoW's
that going to prevent stu!nbling?"
why" said the ashraan. "cain't y'all
zee ef that boss was to stumble he'd
bite his tongue of. cahhyin' 1t the way
he do. An yo' know tn amt no boss
goin' T deliber'tly bite his tongue off.
-Pbi,a6elphia Public Ledger.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Tho Fox and tho Goat.

It happened that the Fox and the
Goat met behind the stables one day.
and. with an anxious look on bis face.
the Coat observed:
MY dear Fox. you came just In
time. am suspicious that there are
Wolves about"
"So?" queried the Fox And in
what way can | be of service to you:
IF you will only cross the field to
those bushes you will see tracks In the
snow. AS near as can make out they
are the tracks Of Wolves"
81 haven't doubt Of it."
"But why not 60 and see and make
sureY'
Because I have no desire to be eat
en- by the Wolves. May suggest that
you take walk yourself and carefully
examine the tacks!'
I'll would rather be excused. My
father was eaten by Wolves. you know,
and l have no doubt that it hurt bis
feelings"
Then It looks to me as II nothing
could be done" said the Fox after
awhile.
mo. I don't sse that we can DO any
thing" mused the Goat.
Unless we called upon the Lamb"
.Ah. that might do! Yes, l think the
Lamb would be willing to obhge u.s.
The Lamb. having been called up
from the field and the case stated to
him, at once announced his willing.
ness to Investigate the tracks and set
off at once He speedily found and
followed them into the bushes, and
minute later his bleats Of distress
proved that the Goats suspicious had
been correct
well, they must have been Wolf
tracks," said the Fox.
"For sire" replied the Goat
And then they winked ut each other,
ard their faces took on q look or
peaceful contentment.
Moral.-When you are in doubt let
the other fellow burn his fingers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

You are constipated- You have taken
laxatives q great many years. You
have tried to select a diet that would
keep your bowels regular. In this you
have failed and were obliged TO go
back to your laxatives again. This, L
cay. has been going on many years.
You also have slight catarrh In the
head and throat. You never imagined
that the catarrh had anything to do
with the constipation. Suppose were
to tell you that as long as you have
that catarrh you will never get better
OF your constipation. Would you be-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
caeakiru to the kin5.

On a certain occasion the kings roy
al secretary entered his n:aalr~s pres
ence with paper in his baud. ami his
nibs Looked up from the novel he vas
reading and queried:
"W'eil. what is it this time"
"a petition. your majesty. from the
Think a. others tIin:> II You Hueid
have item respect yo1- "pln'on.
One vsy to be rich is y picking up
the money Others throw '?ay.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

Dan J. Joyce, Ssnvi!le, Henry Co.,
Virginia, says:-'I took cold with 8
ugh which hung on tor two years.
Then commenced using Foley's
Honey & Tar Compound and the cough
1inslly left me and now lam perfectly
strong and we'll" Is best and safest
for children and contains no opiates.
Harmon Drug %.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

FOR SALE.-A sixroom dwelling
conveniently arranged on one acre lot.
well situated in the town Chspin. got d
wsta. and necessary outbnildings; 10 i"
o. ehard and garden: Bargain fG
q l.rx cash buyer. Appiy2tox j. 8.
B,ozez, Chaplin, s. Q.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Cleanina, Pressing
and Dyelng

Tne Lexington Pressing CUB As
ready TO do yonr fall cleaning, pavss
inn, dyaiNg, etc. " nave Z .N.i
tent force and all work promptly ane
neatly done. Let us fx up tnat olo
last ycar's suit for :on' we maze
a prec;slty cf this "l"sa "F ''7rs:
Lexington Pressing C!uo.
{ m Sex, Manager
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Dollars Versus Hairs.

Gibbs In u way I've as much as
John D.
Dibbs-Nonsense! Why, Rockefeller
has dollar for every hair on your
head.
Gibbs-Well, I'll bet I've dollar for
every hair ON his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Press
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

FOR SALE-30x200 feet lot, with
200 d new store. house 26150, in the town
Ct Chaplin, 8. O. Apply at once to, j.
g. Boozer, Chaplin. &. y. 3