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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Lid Is On Tight

Columbia,-As a result of the &C.
tivity of Columbia police the socaaled
social clubs closed business Tuesday
afternoon.
While nothing definite is known it
was stated that the blind tigers held
a conference this afternoon when it
was decided to close up the various
places.
One of the clubs was fined $3.50 in
two days by the city officials. Mayor
Gibbes is determined to put down the
illicit sale of whis ey and every club
will be raided every day unless the
sale is stopped.
It is expeceed that all of the clubs
will remain closed until after the elec-
ton.
AS was generally known Columbia
was virtually "wideopeD town" un-
til this morning. The Blease consta-
bles were very inactive and seized lit
tie whiskey. So far as the public knew
a raid was seldom made. The force Of
Blease constables was maintained in
this county at cost of thousands of
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Tried to Wreck Train.

According to reports, an attempt
was made to wreck northbound pas
senger train on the Southern railway
at Axis, Ala, a small station in the
southern end of Clark county Tuesday,
A big crosstie with one end on the rail
aud another in the roadbed was dis
covered by tho engineer just in time.
The fact that the train was moving
slowly saved it from meeting with an
accident. The sheriff is investigating.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Kissing Under Ban.

Kissing, insofar, at any rate as
teachers and pupils are concerned
has been frowned upon. by the CON-
mittee on elementary schools of the
New Orleans school board. The COM
mittee issued instructions to the su
psrintendeuts of schools to warn teach
ers of the dangers that lurk in oscu'a-
tion and to advise them against prac-
ticing it in greeting their pupils. The
action was taken after the considera-
ton of a letter from the Louisiana
anti Tuberculosis league, condemning
kissing as a dangerous medium for
transmitting germs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

u. @. Bybee, teaming contractor liv-
ing at $50 Keeling Court, Canton, ILL.,,
is now well rid of a severe and ammo. =
ing case of kidney trouble. His back
pained and he was bothered with bead
achs and dizzy spells. II took Foley
Kidney Phi . just as directed and In a
tew days I felt much better. My life
and strength seemed to come back,
and sleep we'll I am now all over
nv trouble and glad to recommend
Foley Kidney Pills. Try them.
Harmon Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
The Progressive" Party

Is the individual, man or woman, who
uses Foley Kidney Pills for backache.
rheumatism, weak back, and other
kidney and bladder irregularities Fo-
Icy Kidney Pills are healing, strength
ening, tonic, and quick to produce
beneficial results. Contain no harm
ful drugs. Never sold in bulk. Put
up in two sizes in sealed bottles. The
genuine in yellow package.
Harmon Drug 90.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
WHEN THE BOWELS
ARE uncomfortable

and you miss that fine feeling
of exhilaration which follows
a copious morning operation,
you should put a small guam
tity of Simmons Red q Liver
Regulator The Powder Form)
on the tongue and wash 1t
down with a little water.
Its action in the system is
purifying and strengthening.
it drives out hard impactions
and impurities and gives tone
to the muscular structure of
the bowels. It overcomes the
tendency to chronic constipa-
ton, relieves a bloated feeling
in the abdomen, sweetens the
breath, and promotes vigor OF
body, mental alertness and
cheerful spirits.
Sold by Dealers, Price, large package, $t.oo.
Ask for the genuine with the Red on the label.
If you cannot get it, remit to US we will send 1t by
mail postpaid. Simmons Liver Regulator is put up
also in LIQUID form for those who prefer it. Price
sl.oo per bottle. Look for the Bed label.
III. ZElllN & CO., Props, St. Louis, Mo.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
dollars to the county.

dollars to the county.
Mayor Gibbes seeing that the Blease
constables did not intend to remedy
the situation took hand himself with
the result that the blind tigers have
closed down business.
The men of the police department
will keep a sharp lookout. If there
is blind tiger in Columbia able to
pay as much as s240 day, then there
may he little whiskey sold, at least
for few minutes each day.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

County of Lexington.
ByGeo. s. Drafts, Esq. Probate Judge.
Whereas, Macy johnson, made
suit to me. to graft her Letters OF Ad-
ministration of the estate Of and effects
of P. J. johnson.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish sll and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Z j. john
son, deceased, that they be and
appear, before me, in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Lexington, Q.
H., s. c., on 18th Aug, 1912, next,
after publication hereof at II O'Clock
in the forenoon, to show cause. 1! any
thew have, why the said admlnlstra-
tion should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2ld. day
of Aug. A. D., 1912:
GEO. S. DRAFTS, U:s.)
Probate Judge Lexington Co., 8. @.
Published on the 7th day of Aug,
1912, in the Lexington Dispatch for
2 weeks-1
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

A. S. Jones, of the Lee Pharmacy
Chico, Cal who has handled Foley q
Co.'S. medicines for many years, say@:
II consider that Foley's Honey aho
Tar Compound has no equal, and l.
the one cough medicine can recon
mend as containing no narcotics or
other harmful properties.' The genu
inc in yellow package.
darmon Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Go To Niagara Falls.

Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment elsewhere in this issue of an ex-
cursion trip to Niagara Falls and 9TH
er important cities on August II. For
further information call on, write or
'phone Mrs. L. I. Hammer, City Ho-
tel. Columbia, S. T..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

Robert W. Herter, LawrenceVille.
Mo-, wac had been bothered with KID
ney trouble for two years, says: Il
tried three different kinds of kidney
bills but with no relief. My neighbor
told mo to use Foley Kidney Pills, l
took three bottlos Of then, and got a
nermanent cure. I recommend them
to everybody" Harmon Drug 20
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Pay Up Please.

We are greatly in Iced Of money
Just now to pay paper and other bills,
and will, therefore, greatly appreciate
it if those of our readers who are IN
arrears will call or send by mail and
renew their subscriptions. once. We
don't want to stop anybody's paper.
This is campaign year and you will
need The Dispatch to keep youpoated
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Some Election Facts.

The primary election win be held in
South Carolina on August q.
A registration certificate aud tax re.
ceipt is not necessary to vote in the
primary The registration certificate
and tax receipt is required for the gen.
eral election.
The requirements to participate in
the primary election are:
Residence in South Carolina one
year.
Residence in the county 80 days pre-
ceding the next general election
No person shall be allowed to vote
except his name be enrolled Oh the
particular club list at which he offers
to vote at least five days before the
first election, which club shall have q
separate polling place for primary
elections; except in Charleston the
voters name must be on the particu-
lar club list at which he offers to vote
at least 90 days before the primary
ele ction.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

One of the most common ailments
that hard wol king people are afflicted
with is lame back. Apply Chamber
lain's Liniment twice day and mas
sage the parts thoroughly at each ap-
plication, and you will get quick re-
lief. For sale by all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

One seldom hears married man
b ,ast that he never made mistake in
his life.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

Give some men rope enough in the
,guise of campaign cigars ana tney Il
vote the other ticket.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

Subscribe to The Dispatch and get
all the campaign news
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

A woman never overlooks an op-
portunity to put it all over her Nigh
oors in some way.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

The only time bore is not a bore
ia when he talks to US about ourselves.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

There's many a slip 'twixt the soil
taire and the marriage altar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
Notice of Registration.


The County Board of Registration
will be at the following places for the
purposes of issuing certificates on the
dates named below:
Batesburg, August 10.
Leesville, August 70
Brookland, August %.
Swansea, August %.
Lexington. September 2.
l.. w. WISE,
G. n. SHEALY,
M. P. GEORGE.
Members of Registr stio" Board Lex
ington County, South Carolina.
Lexington, s. O., Aug. 5, 1912.
4W43
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

It's easy for man to be patient
with stupid woman if she is pretty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14

Anything you get for nothing is
usually worth a little less.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-08-14
CAMPAIGN ITINERARY.
Candidates for State OIL.
ceS Be Here July 23.

Laurens, Wednesday, August IA.
Greenwood, Thursday, August 10.
Abbeville, Friday, August Is.
Anderson, Saturday. August II.
Walhalla, Tuesday, August 30.
Pickens, Wednesday. August 21.
Greenville. Thursday, August 20.
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County Campaign Dates.

county Ndlll1dAYA OdseS'
Gilbert, Wednesday, August IA.
Summerland, Thursday, August Is.
Boylston, Saturday, August II.
Steedman, thursday, August %.
Pelion, Friday, August %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Value of Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is an important asset in almost every department of human endeavor. It is an especially valuable asset in politics. No great party vic' tory was ever won without it. Of course, hope is the basis of that en- thusiasm which compels and helps on to triumph.
 In 1892 the democrats felt victory in the air, and never was there a more enthusiastic campaign on the demo- cratic side. There was enthusiasm in 1896 in the democratic party, or rather what was left of it. Many democrats who could not support Bryans free silver platform bolted. Those who remained loyal, however-the great rank and file-displayed a good deal of enthusiasm, but it was impossible for them to win because of the atti- tude of the gold democrats.
 There was little enthusiasm in the democratic party in 1900 when Bryan ran the second time, and no enthus- iasm whatever in 1904 when Parker was candidate, or in 1906 when Brayn was again the standard bearer. The party today is in better shape than it has been in 20 years. There is great deal of enthusiasm now over the hope of victory, and if Under. wood is the nominee there will be democratic enthusiasm througout the country that will presage landslide victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Unusual Severity of Weather

The official weather experts say that this is the coldest winter in 43 years. Ever since Christmas the weather has been, in the south, cold and stormy, while in the northern states it has been bitterly cold, regis tering extraordinary temperatures with all possible accompaniments of drifting snow, blizzard and frozen lakes. While cold winter" says the New York Times, "brings its share of pleasure, and is rather beneficial than otherwise to the health of people in good circumstances, it brings its sor- rows and privations, too; causes huge money losses in many branches of business, taxes the resources of the charitable, and kills many of the weak and unfortunate"
 The truth is, the average Alabamian has no correct conception of winter like the present one in the upper counties of New York and Pennsylva- mia, or in the states about the Great Lakes. As compared with such win ters our winters are just about early spring weather. No railroad trains are blocked up here; no harbors are filled with great floes of floating ice, apd no careful person is in danger of freezing to death. This is, however, a hard season for the poor alike in the north and the south.
 The best comfort in the south is, it's end can be foreseen, whereas it may go on in the higher attitudes of this country many weeks to come. All have had enough cold winter weather in both sections, and all will be glad to be released from its harshness and seventies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15

believe a standpatter can win. They
 believe he will be as readily defeated
 as Harrison was in 1892. The straw votes show which way the wind is
 blowing. That of the Kansas City
 Star footed up 74,702 for Roosevelt and only $500 for Taft. The Star is paper of high standing, and it would permit no padding or Justification of a straw vote conducted by it. This and similar votes convinces republi- can politicians that MT. Taft cannot be reelected, chiefly because he is a standpatter.
 ' This is why the Chicago conference was called and formal campaign in- augurated. The steam roller and the southern postmaster could renomlnate Mr. Taft if they could see a way to re-elect him, but this is just what can not at present be foreseen or reasona- bly, anticipated. Still it is safe to say that President Taft will be the nominee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
The dragon wing of might o'er- spreads the earth.
 -TroiIus and Cressida.
Popular Demand for Parcels Post

Whenever the parcels post agitation becomes acute the four express com panies proceed to hold a convention "of southern merchants" at Nashville. They are preparing to hold another convention, and the Chamber of Con- merce has been asked to send dele gates. The Chamber of Commerce should think twice before it concludes to serve the four big express com panies at the expense of the people.
 Twenty-one countries have adopted the parcels post, and not one of them finds any objection to it. The mail order house issue has been raised to defeat the proposition, and there is precious little in it.
 The general public wants a parcels post much more than it wants penny postage, or government owned tele- graphs, or other postal convenience. The people want a parcels post and the government needs it in order to render the free delivery service self sustaining. At present the latter shows deficiency of nearly $30,000,- 900 year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIt'
Democratic Candida

"A year ago it looked as Y So sfnof Harmon would be the demosfalg nafaH nee for the presidency, bus t9aaF aH# sees very little manifestation of Harmon boom," said Joseph F. Dartworth of Buff falo, N. r.
 q understand that Woodrow Wilson has a very large following among the demo- crats in the west. He was strong in the south a few weeks ago, no doubt, but now that Underwood is being reckoned with as a full fiedged candidate the Ala bamian will naturally command the largest following south of the Mason and Dixon line. I am no politician, but l think it likely that the New York dele gation will vote for Underwood after ga few ballots have been taken. Wilson, who is generally thought to be the strongest Of the candidates now, will become weaker and weaker as Underwood grows stronger and stronger.
 "The presidential campaign will be one of the liveliest we have had in many years Taft will probaly be the repub- lican nominee. The tariff will be the principal issue and Taft and Underwood, if they are the opposing candidates, will discuss the tariff question from beginning to end The tariff talk of others who as- pire to the presidency would be academic to say the least"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
A BUSINESS MAN
From Golfers.

From Golfers.
 In 1855 Richard T. Crane poured and melted himself the first pot of metal in a business which grew larger than the business of some railroads. Everybody who reads the news may now know that MT. Crane left $10OO,Oo0 for the benefit of his employees; few know that he gave sS,- 0OOO0O beyond their wages in his lifetime. All may know that he left $1,O00.000 for women who are widowed with young chil- dren, but not many know that none of this money was earned at the expense of MT. Cranes fellow creatures. once he noticed that some of his men were doing sand blasting with helmets on their heads It seemed to him an unhealthy occupa- ton, and he ordered a change to a meth cd much less profitable to himself. Ere quently he told his branch managers not to push business too hard in competi- ton with weaker opponents, especially in regions where there were long established houses of good character. It was his principle and his practice never to be hard toward employees, competitors, or public. Although he lived to see his busi- ness become enormous, he never regular ly retained firm of lawyers. He did not fight his fellow creatures, but helped them. A short time before his death con- siderable publicity was given to his views on higher education. The world could not be expected to realize that if he seemed inhospitable to the colleges, it was because of the intensity of his interest in those lower forms of education which tighten the burden of the struggling many. He never asked or needed tariff favors. He was an honor to the business world and to the country in which he lived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
ONE STATE IS CERTAIN

From the Montgomery Advertiser
 We are puzzled to know on what author ity the friends of candidates for the democratic nomination for the presidency claim that such and such state is for such and such a candidate. Not one state has yet acted as to the democratic nom- ination for the presidency; not a state delegation has been instructed. At pres ent all states in the union, with the ex- ception of Alabama, are fighting round.
 Only Mr. Underwood has a certain and assured delegation, because in Alabama no fight at all is made against him. In Ohio a number of influential leaders are opposing Governor Harmon and trying to get the state delegation instructed for some other candidate. In New Jersey some influential political leaders are trying to prevent Coy. Woodrow Wilson from re- ceving the vote of New Jersey in the national democratic convention, but 1t is altogether probable that their efforts will fail. In Missouri compromise agree ment had to be reached between Folk and Clark, and while Clark will get the vote of the delegation on the first ballot' Folk has a sort of lien on it, to be exc cuted if Clark does not quickly win the nomination. The results of the Oklahoma primaries are yet unsettled, with Gov ernor Wilson's friends and Cnamp Clark s friends industriously making claims.
 But Alabama is for Underwood, first, last and all the time. He is the only can didate at this time who has a state dele gation tied to him irrevocably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15

From the Washington Post
 Charles M. Schwab, who has been tesi- flying before the Senate financial commit tee, and Post Wheeler, new secretary of the embassy at Rome, who Is in Wash ington receiving instructions from the state department before his departure, met in the Willard.
 Well" said MT. schwab, after the friends had exchanged greetings, "when is the new book coming out?"
 What book?' asked MT. Wheeler.
 "Why, that volume of Russian folk tales"
 .Its about ready,' was. the answer. But how on earth did you know anything about it?'
 "You may remember" said the steel the same boat. One day, while talking of the Slavonic novelist, you mentioned that you were translating the folk lore and might print the result later.'
 Do you use memory system?' asked MT. Wheeler enviously, "or do little things like that just come natural to your"
 MT. Schwab smiled.
 q cultivate it by constant practice" he said. q really am getting quite a reputa- ton for it, too. Last summer was taking a motor trip with MT. Schmidlapp of Gin cinnati, through the Nevada desert, and at one settlement tough, old .Alkali Ike,' considerably the worse for wear as well as for liquor, rode up to me and greeted me by name.
 "'Now, Schwab,' said Schmidapp, where's that prize memory of yours? Bet you $100 you can't find this I thought a minute, and said: m take that hundred. Twelve years ago last month I was on a stage coach going through Yellowstone park. The driver of the stage was man named Pete. I've never seen him since, but this is Pete. I was right, and l took the money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
POOR MOBILES OF ITALY

From the London Daily Chronicle.
 Lecturing at the Camera club on an out of the way tour in Central Italy Alex ander Keighey said he learned on good authority that a fine medieval castle in good preservation in one of these Ital- ian hill towns had been sold to an Eng lishman for s195.
 The poverty of the nobles in Italy was sometimes pitiful. He found one majes- tic pile inhabited by an old woman of aristocratic family but miserably poor. Showing outwardly as much as possible, of it's ancient state, the only furniture within it was deal table, a chair and a battered candlestick.
 In the town of Asisi, while he was talk ing to a priest, some poor little children persisted in begging and the priest told him they were the children of a count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Why the Roosevelt Agitation

Perhaps the basic reason of the "de- mand" for Roosevelt is the fact that MT. Taft is standpatter He was born, or rather bred, that way. At heart he will always be a standpatter. This is why eight republican govern ors and about dozen senators are demanding the nomination of Roose- welt, who is progressive in an eccen- tric way at any rate.
 The republican politicians want nominee who can win, and they do not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
PRIDE OF OLD SMASH

George Fitch, At Good Old Siwash.'
 No wonder Ole was a sensation. He didn't look exactly like football material to us, I'll admit. He seemed more espe- cialy designed for light derrick work.
 Bost went right to work on Ole In a businesslike manner. He tossed him the football and said "Catch it." Ole watched 1t sail past and then tore after it like a pup retrieving stick. He got it in few minutes and brought It back to twhere Bost was raving.
 "See here, you overgrown fox terrier, he shouted, catch it on the fly. Here!" He hurled it at him.
 Aye ent seen no fly said Ole, allow ing the ball to pass on as he conversed.
 You cotton headed Scandinavian cat tie ship ballast, catch that ball in your arms when I throw it to you, and don't let go of it.' shrleked Bost, shooting at him again.
 "Oll right" said Ole. patiently. He cor nered the ball after a short struggle and stood hugging it faithfully.
 Toss 1t back, toss it back!' howled Bost, jumping up and down.
 "Yu tai me to hold it,, said Ole, re- proachfully, hugging it tighter than ever.
 Drop it, you Mammoth cave of ignor- ance" yelled Bost. "If had your head I'd sell it for cordwood. Drop it!'
 Ole dropped the ball placidly. 'Das ban fule game" he smiled dazedly. Aye ent care for it. Eny faller got a Yews- bor,