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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03

N.F. Reed to Spend Month
Picking Political Plun1s
for I0vanS at Washington
$50 + - +*** ***+'

Of Chairman N. Reed
with clerks washington c. for the purpose OF
what belongs to the state Of Iowa In WASH
ngton He instructed by the state at the
faithful in the Hawkeye state and I'M
will leave Ottlmwa
OF thanks
attained the Iowa
election of x,eooe aldso eleS
opposed for 'e'olstH
sire when It to appointments.
Reed stated today there numerous posts IN washington
listing
he and his assistants were empowered to visit the capital
Mr. Reed
until the ready
public
called primarily for the
discussing epub
can ticket e.. empowered to decide
the this the gubernaiona and
in Thursday
sonay he he will leave all to
also confident of winning should the
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
ASK MILLIONS
Of CONGRESS
FOR ESTIMATES
Various Department Ex-
penditures for 1914 In
clude 8 New Battleships
1928, 100000 is Sought.

Washington, .. G., Dec. It VIII
cost ,,$823, ,416.4 .456I4 to conduct the az.
fairs OF the government for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1914. according
to the estimates of the various de-
partment heads, submitted today to
the speaker of the house by the secre.
tary Of the treasury. This amount,
which does not include any provision
for the postal service, which is expect
ed to be self-supporting, is an increase
of $72.O74,248 over the appropriations
made for the present year by the last
session Of congress.
Navy Wants More Ships.
OF this increase $2S,312,220s appears
in the estimates OF the secretary OF
the navy, and $2O,597, ,207 represents
the increase asked by the navy depart.
ment in the appropriation for building
and equipping new vessels. The estl-
mates would provide for three new
battleships to be laid down during the
year. This would make up for the
iapsed OF one ship from the two battle
ship year program in the depart
ment,. caused by the action OF the
democratic house in providing for but
a single ship at the last session OF
congress.
Increase In Pensions.
Another S20OOO,Ooo or more Of the
total increase is shown in the esti.
mates for the payment OF pensions.
The amount asked for is $1S5,220 900
Last year but 65,146.470 was expend'
ed Nfor pensions. An increase of about
the same amount appears in the esti-
mates for public works for the year
The construction of public buildings
planned for the year shows an IN
crease Of $1.012,530 over the approprla.
tions for the present year, $8,722,2Oo
being asked for that purpose. Ihe
work to be done during the year on
the Panama canal will cost $50, ia.
1872. which ia $1,130567 less than the
appropriations for the current year.
The estimates forecast another bill
lion dollar session of congress, for IN
addition to the $823,415,455, which IS
the total estimated for, the postmaster
general estimates that $2S1 .791, ,50S will
he necessary to conduct his depart
nent for the year. This amount will
be supplied out OF the postal revenues,
and will bring the total estimated ap-
propriations for the year up to ST.
los, ,206,963.
Among the estimates, which will de
velop debate in congress Is demand
for s25O,00O for the economy and eff
cheney commission. appointed by
President Taft which is investigating
and reforming the system of conduct
ing the government business in the
various departments. It was with
considerable difficulty that $4,000 was
secured for the expenses Of the com.
mission this year, and the house demo
Gratis look with little favor on the
board. Another troublesome item will
be an estimate of $54,500 for the COM
merce court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
TAFT APPOINTS A
TEXAS POSTMASTER

washington, D. c., Dec. 2.-Presi-
dent Taft has appointed George D.
Rockhold, postmaster at Dallas, Texas,
to succeed Sloan Simpson. White
house of1cials today would not discuss
reasons for the change but it was
understooS that Mr.. Simpson resigned.
He was aaid to have been a supporter
Of Colonel Roosevelt and a friend Of
Cecil LNoA U
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
CONGRESSMAN WOODS
is SERIOUSLY ILL

Estherville, Dec. --latest reports
from the bedside of Congressman
Frank P. Woods, Of the tenth district,
who is seriously i'll with pneumonia
are, that he is slightly better. His
temperature has dropped one degree
since yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
Decatur County Farmers Organize.

Marion, Dec 2-Decatur county
farmers have organized a.grain and
seed company. It will be known as the
Farmers Grain and Seed Co., and Will
do business at Lamont. The capital
stock is $25.000. Articles Of incorpora-
ton were filed with the secretary OF
state. Officers of the company are:
:. P. Haas, president; Eli Hayer, vice
president: Oliver Hayer, secretary.
and w. A. Greenawalt, treasurer. The
company will do general produce
and seed business.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
WILL VISIT
PUGILIST HUSBAND

Los Angeles, Dec. Mrs. Jim
Flynn will be here for the holidays,
according to the announcement of her
husband, some times known as the
pueblo fireman. No one knew there
was Mrs. Jim Flynn until today when
he let out the secret. She is known
on the stage as Miss Fannie Vedder
and she became the bride Of the pugi-
list on October ~, last, in Hoboken,
N. J.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
WILL INVESTIGATE
BRIBERY CHARGES

Stuebenville, O.. Dec. 2.-The in
yestigation into charges Of wholesale
bribery during the campaign preced-
ing the last November election in JEFF
ferson county was commenced here to-
day by special grand jury. 1t was
announced that the commissions OF all
candidates elected at the last election
will be withheld until the Investigation
was A1Ad.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
SENT HUSBAND FOR
POISON; DRANK 1T

Burlington, Dec. 2.-After sending
her husband for poison to treat a
wound on his head. Mrs. Bertha john
son aged 80 years drank the fluid Sun
day afternoon with suicidal intent.
dying in great agony an hour later.
She had frequently threatened to take
her own life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
Small Grandson
Restored Sight
to Blind Minister

Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec. @.
"A bit of tin fol, Tipped from
rubber band by a child Is de-
clared responsible for the re-
storation of eye sight OF Rev.
G.. g. Rupert pastor Of a local
church, who had been blind for
% years. The missile, fired at
random by a grandchild of the
minister hit him in the eye and
to alleviate the pain hot cloths
were applied. This occurred sew
eral days ago and when it was
apparent that his sight was be-
ing restored the applications
were continued. Practically
normal vision returned today.
Mr.. Rupert became suddenly
blind while conducting revival
services In Birmingham, Ohio in
1884.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03
directors Of Telephone Co. Meet.

Directors Of Telephone co. Meet.
Marion, Dec. 2.-The directors Of
the Farmers and Merchants Tele-
phone Co. at its regular meeting
transacted the work Of the coming
quarter and placed the assessment at
S1.25. The Ottumwa commercial
line is now completed by the Ottum-
wa Telephone & Electric Co. and Is
now metallic line from Ottumwa to
Eldon, and better service Is promised
in the near future.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-03

(continued on Page 1o.)
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
A Pleasant Visit.

Through the kindness of our friend
Mr, Scott Hendrix it was our pleasure
on Sunday to visit our good friend
and brother, Capt. George S. Swygert,
who is indisposed at his home, in the
Blue church section. 1t so happened
that nearly every member of the
family was present, and a pleasant
little reunion was held. Mr.. Geo. 81.
Swygert, a son, accompanied by his
wife and little daughter, from Wash
ington, arrived during the day; Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Berley, of Pomaria;
Mr.. Bennie Chapman; Mr.. and Mrs.
James K. Smith and children were
present.
An elegant dinner was served, and
it was one of the pleasantest visits we
have made in long while. We were
indeed sorry to find the Captain 80
feeble. and hope that he will soon be
himself again.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
A Square Deal.

We want to reiterate what we have
so often said before, that this newspa-
per will give every candidate square
aeal-that is this paper, as newspa-
per, will remain strictly neutral. We
Beserye the right, however, as news
papar co defend or attack any issue
which, il cur judgment, will be for
he good Of the county and its people,
egardless of fwhele the chips may fall.
newspaper has duties TO perform
vhicn, at times, is very dis.astetul
and unpleasant, and for which editors
are often abused. 1t is our purpose to
be absolutely faic 10 every person
seeking the suffrage Of the voters; but
we reserve the right to exercise our
own right as free American citizens
and cast our ballots for the men who,
il oai J0usLn1nt, ~iii bost ssrve The
interests Of all the people aud who will
reflect credit upon this ..grAui old
sounty-the county we love so well.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The State campaign is indeed reach
ing an odorous stage. Unhappily we
have reached the place in South Caro-
lina where men are no longer elected
to Office on their merits, and for this
reason it is impossible to get the very
best men to offer for positions Of pub
lie honor and public trust. The dem
agogue goes about the State assailing
everything in sight in order that he
might advance his own personal gain.
We believe that thousands Of people
are watching and reading the reports
of this high-handed farce with utter
disgust. We had hoped with many
others that when the liquor question
was eliminated that the politicians
would turn their eyes to the east and
work on higher plane for the uplift
of the people and for the advancement
of the State. Not so, however, and
the people of a once proud common
wealth must necessarily bow their
heads in shame.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
DouBLY PROVEN
Lexington Readers Can No
Longer Doubt the Evidence.

Lexington Readers Can No
Longer Doubt the Evidence.
This Lexington citizen testified long
ago.
Told Of quick. relef-of undoubted
benefit.
phe facts are now confirmed.
Such testimony is scomplete-the evi.
dence conclusive.
= Tt forms convincing proof of merit.
a. Marks, Depot st., Lexington, s.
c., saws: ssf had pains in my back and
sides for months and did not feel well
at all. My kidneys did not do their
work as they should and I knew that
needed q reliable kiflney medicine.
got q supply OF Doan's Kidney Pills
from the Kaufman Drug %. and
since took the contents OF one box
the pain has disappeared and my
kidneys have become normal. I advise
other kidney sufferers to try Doan's
Kidney Pills" Statement given March
8, :90s.)
.PRAIsEs DOAN's AGAIN.
Mr. Marks was interviewed on March
%, 1911 and he added: II take pleas
urs in confirming my previous en-
dorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills. l
certainly think that this preparation IS
worthy Of the highest praise"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cen S. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
Staies :,
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
7. i. LOWn Has Passed
Over The River.

Another old soldier has crossed the
cold dark river. J. J. Lown sleeps
the sleep of death. In his quiet home
surrounded by loved ones and friends
on Thursday morning last his gentle
spirit passed into the great beyond
"where the wicked cease from troub-
ling and the weary are at rest"
Mr.. Lown was 90 years Of age, ana
his whole life had been spent in doing
good. He served throughout the War
Between the Sections in the 18th reg
iment under Capt. Meetze, and no
better soldier ever carried a musket.
At the close of the strife he returned
to his home and, by hard work and
perseverance, built up for himself and
family competence.
Hs was lifelong member OF the
Lutheran church and was ever ready
and willing to lend his aid toward ad-
vancing the Christian cause, and his
works will follow him.
Mr.. Iown leaves only one son, Mr..
James Lown, his other children haV-
ing died some years ago and his wife
having also passed away within the
last couple years.
The funeral services were conducted
from the home on Friday morning at
10 o'clock by the Rev. P. D Risluger
and the interment followed in the
Baily burying ground.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The Dispatch.will within the next
week or two publish q full and COM
plete statement Of the true condition
of the county and its finances so that
the people may see exactly where we
are at and what we are doirg. Tbs
we mad hoped to do in this issue, but
tie final settlement with the comp
troller general has not vet been made,
ana ln advance os such settlenle ut we
do not, feel that it would be just and
proper.to give the figures. In the
meantime the PEOPLE should withhold
Judgment until they are in possession
efsthe facts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Ahnsing the old county and the men
who have been intrusted with running
its affairs is entirely inappropriate and
uncalled for. We are better off today
in many respects than we haye ever
been. We have more better roads,
better scheo2 houses. free bridges and
free ferries, and many other conven-
fences that we have never bad before.
In short, we are just now coming into
our own, taking our place along side
of the other counties Of the State, and
all of this bugaboo about high taxes
and no returnsis the merest rot.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
Notice of Examination.

The scholarship and entrance ex-
animation for Clemson College and
the University of South Carolina will
be held at the Court House on July 10
1912 beginning at 9 a. m It is desired
that all applicants should be on hand
at that time.
The examination for the College Of
Charleston will be held also at that
time. This scholarship is worth fifty
dollars.
A. D, MARTIN.
1912. Co. Supt. Ed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
Roofs Store Will Close.

The trustees of the estate of W. T.
Roof, bankrupt, will on Saturday, the
18th of July, close the large depart
ment store belonging to the said es-
tate. Persons desiring to purchase
goods must do SO before the above
date. VIII. TOWNSEND,
#. P. MEETZE,
G. E.. LEAPHART,
Trustees.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Congressman Lever has returned to
Washington. after having spent seY-
eral days at home on account of the
serious illness of his father. Before
leaving, however, he gave out an in
terview in which he predicted great
Democratic victory this year with
Woodrow Wilson and Governor Mar.
shall heading the ticket.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The friends in Chinquepin Township
hereby announce Mr.. Louis J. Lang
ford as candidate for reelection to
the Office of Supervisor of Lexington
County and pledge him to abide the
result or the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
Supt. of Education.

The friends of D. Il. Kleckley, q
teacher of experience and well known
to many citizens of Lexington county,
announce him as candidate for the
Office of County Superintendent of
Education for Lexington county, sub
iect to the rules of the Democratic
party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Farmers should put in as large acre
age in peas as possible in order to
make up for the shortage III the corn
crop, which seems now certainty in
this county. Corn today is selling for
1925 per bushel and no farmer can at
ford to pay this price, especially when
everything elss is equally as high.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For Sheriff.

Sim J. Miller is hereby nominated as
a candidate for election by the people
of Lexington county to the Office OF
Sheriff, which office he is now filing
for an unexpired term by appointment
of IT, Governor. He will abide by the
resul II the democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For State Senate.

Relying upon the judgment and pa
triotism of the voters of Lexington
County to elect man to the State Sen.
ate who has been born and reared in
the County, and who has had consider
able experience in legislative work, I
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for said position and I will be
governed by the law, and abide by
the rules regulating Democratic Pri-
mary elections.
W. II. SHARPE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The many friends OF M. PICKENs
LINDLER do herebv present his name
before the Democre tic voters OF Lex
ington county for the r,face Of County
SUPERINTENDENT Of Education. he ls
an experienced educator aud q grad.
uate Of one of the leading colleges OF
the State. VOIEHS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Upon the solicitation of many friends
I hereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff of Lexington County, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. If elected I shall endeavor
to discharge the duties of the Office to
the best of my ability and without fear
or favor.
A. Silas Clarke.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

We hereby announce e. L. Lybrand,
of Brookland, q candidate for the
House of Representatives and pledge
him to abide by the result OF the Dem.
ocratic primary election.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For Solicitor.

This is to announce to the Demo-
cratic voters of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit that I am a candidate for re-
election TO the office of Solicitor; and
to express my appreciation Of the sup
port have received in the past.
GEO. BELL ZIMMERMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The friends Of A. D. Martin, recog-
nizing his efficient and faithful SER
vices as Superintendent Of Education,
take pleasure in announcing him as a
candidate for reelection to said office,
and pledge him to abide by the rules OF
the democratic party.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The many friends of Charley E. Cor
ley, contractor of many years expe-
rience and well known to many citi-
zens of Lexington county, announce
him as a candidate for the Office of
county supervisor of Lexington coun-
ty. and pledge him to abide by the re-
suit of the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

will furnish Firstclsss Barbecue,
near the Rock House, at the well
known Freeman place, on Saturday,
July 9th. All candidates are cordially
invited to be on hand and address the
people. Everybody welcome. Good
order will be preserved at all hazards.
3W38 ROWLAND BROS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Being requested by numerous voters
throughout the county, hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for re-
election to the State Senate, subject
to the rules of the primary election.
D. M. EROSION.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

With Woodrow Wilson, Of New Jer-
sey, and Governor Marshall, Of India
anna, both s,rogressives. democratic
victory seems now assured. Certainly
II has been lcng time since the party
has had such sn opportunity to make
good" ~ e4,5sss<s .a,~,=->s-s,.4., 2.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
Annual Picnic.

The Annual Picnic at Hammers
spring will be held this year on Thurs
day, July 25th. The picnics at Kam-
iner's are growing more popular every
year. All IRE invited to attend ard
carry a we'll prepared basket. Re-
freshments will be served on the
grounds. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For Congress

I thereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination for Congress
from the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict of South Carolina, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
A. F. Lever.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The many friends knowing the hon
esty and ability of ]. B. Addy an
nounce him as a candidate for the
House of Representatives, and pledge
him to abide the result of f.the primary
election.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For County Commissioner.

The friends of Mr.. John W. Smith,
residing in the Black Greek section of
this County do hereby announce him
Commissioner and pledge him to abide
by the result of the Democratic Pri-
mary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Baseball is getting to be popular in
Lexington. Mr.. Edwards new team
is coming some and it won't be long,
at the rate the boys are now going,
before Lexington will be up with Co.
lumbia, and you know them 'scutters'
over there do play some ball.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For Clerk of Court.

Upon the solicitation Of many of my
friends, hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of Clerk of Court, and pledge myself
to abide the result of the Democratic
primary election. -
FRANK w. SHEALY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Our subscription list continues to
grow and if you, are not already q
reader of The Dispatch you should join
the happy band without delay. The
campaign will soon be on and we will,
as usual, give cur readers detailed re-
ports Of the various meetings.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10
For House Representatives.

J. Brooks Wingard is hereby an
nounced az candidate for the House
of Representatives from Lexington
County, and is pledged to abide by
the rules of the Democratic party in
the coming primary election.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

The many fri nds of Ioor Hayes do
hereby announce him candidate for
County Auditor of Lexington County
subject to the rules of the Democrat
ic party.
Many Friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

I thereby announce myself as can
didate for Treasurer of Lexington
County. If nominated I promise to be
faithful to the trust imposed upon me
by the duties of the office and Ill
abide by the rules of the Democratic
party. D. j. 5. DERRlCk'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Recognizing the demands of my
friends, I hereby announce myself q
candidate for County superintendent
of Education Of Lexington county and
pledge myself 70 abide by the result OF
the democratic primary.
HOLLIE i. HARMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Thos. l.. Harman is hereby announc-
ed Candidate for Sheriff of Lexing-
ton County subject to the rules of the
Democratic Primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-10

Recognizing the efficient and faith
full manner in which County Treasurer
E. L. Wingard has conducted the Of
fee in the past, we hereby announce
him g candidate for reelection and
pledge him to abide by the result of
the Democratic primary.
Many Friends.