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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-10-30

Our premium department is filled
with many new and handsome
nremiuus which are given free in
exchange for premium coupons is
sued with each cash purchase of sc,
or more.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
Fulton News
News irems may be left at Net.
.en's Furniture Store. or pbonei
10 Madison i7t9.

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Denny
Street church Will hold a rally next
Monday afternoon in the lecture
room of the church. After business.
there will he A program and refresh
ments
Mrs S. r Names has returned
home from visit to relatives in
Amelia county
Mrs. r. Nelson has returned from
a visit to her children in Orange,
Va
Rev. II. r. Jones Is attending the
Baptist convention, which is In ses-
sion in Petersburg, Va.
Mr.. Frank Woodson. of Georgia.
is the guest OF his parents on Fulton
Hill. Mr., Woodson came here to at
tend the marriage of his brother.
The Kings Daughters will meet
next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. s..
B. Maines on Seventh street.
Mrs, K. ", Gunlach died at half
past Thursday morning in her home
ON Williamsburg avenue, after brief
illness. Mrs. Gunlach leaves besides
her husband four sons. and a host of
friends to mourn their loss. The
funeral will take place Sunday af-
ternon from the German Lutheran
church. Burial in the family plot in
lakewood cemetery.
Mr.. James f. Avery. Jr.. has gone
to Lynchburg to attend the annual
conference OF the Methodist Church
The oyster supper given at Gifford's
hall Thursday night. for benefit of
Montros PRESBYTERIAN church. was a
decided success
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
HIGH RECORD FOR
MAIN ST. PROPERTY
STORE BUILDING 9f3 EAST MAIN
BRINGS S,fT2 A FRONT
FOOT-OTHER SALES.

Main street property made a new
high record yesterday when the
building at si3 East Main was pur-
chased by Charles Milhiser for $lhn,-
600, or over s5.172 A front foot. The
property. which Is now occupied by
Taylor & Brown, was owned by the
Bryan estate, The sale was effected
through the Pollard Il Bsgby agency.
The property has frontage on
Main street OF 20 feet and a depth
of 1853, and is improved by a three
story brick store building. The pur-
chaser has not yet disclosed his plans
for the future, but there are floating
rumors of another skyscraper.
Pollard & Bagby also announced
another big transfer of important
business property yesterday in the
sale Of the three stores--Nos. 716.
IT'S and 720 East Main street. was
sold to r. l.. Barnes, by Richmond
Moore, for 100000, or $4,000 front
foot. The buildings cover SO feet on
Main street and run back so feet.
In line with the recent marked
activity in Main street property 1t is
reported that store building be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth Is obout
to change hands at a good stiff
figure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
u. S. CIRCUIT
COURT OF APPEALS

Several cases were argued yester-
day In the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals. Court convened at
1890 O'Clock. with Circuit Judges
GoT and Pritchard and District
Judges Waddill and Rose in attend
anee.
-,unter-af-M MONTGOMERY
Ala; A. L. CASTOR, of Chester. s. c.,
and J. r. Park, OF Greenwood. s. c..
were admitted to practice in this
court.
The following cases were argued:
No. 1107, Mary Il. Trimble, ct al.
plaintiffs In error, VS.. Ida V. klugh
ct al, defendants in error; In error
to the District court at Greenville, 5.
C. Cause argued by w. A. Gunter, OF
Montgomery Ala. and A. l.. CASTOR
of Chester. s. c., for the plaintiffs in
error. and by j. Il. Park. of Green
wood, s. C.. for the defendants In
eerror, and submitted.
No. 110S, Mary r. Trinbi" ct al.
plaintiffs in error, VS.. w. q. Rice, Jr..
81 al. defendants in error, in error
d, the District nrt at GIeenrG-: :.
c. Cause argued by NJ. A. Gunter.
of Montgomery. Ala. and A. l.. Gas
ton, of Chester, S, c.. for the plain
tins in error, and by J. f. Park. of
Greenwood. s. G., for the defendants
In error, and submitted.
Court adjourned until this morning
at 1890 o'clock.
There will be no cases in the call
for argument today and Monday, but
the court will hold conference sessions
on both days upon cases argued ana
heretofore submitted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
MERR|MAN'S CASE
G|VENCONT|NUANCE
WIFE, NOW IN HOSPITAL, WILL
BE ARRESTED WHEN SHE
RECEIVERS,

AT the request OF Attorney L. Q.
Wendenburg, who had announced that
he had just been retained in the case,
and had not had time In which
consult with his client, the preliminary
hearing OF Charles c. Merriman. of
aSl5 West Main street. charged joint
5y with his wife. with the murier Of
their day-old baby, was continued In
Rolice court yesterday morning to
November 2Tth. Postponement OF the
hearing was agreeable to the prosecu-
ton. al 1t is said that more wit
nesses will be summoned by the Com
monweahh.
Mrs. Merriman Is still Ill in the Viz
ginia hospital. AS she has been held
by a coroner's jury to be partly re-
sponsible for the death OF her child.
she will be arrested as soon as her
condition will permit.
The body of the child Was dug up
by Detective Sergeants Wiley and
Kellam, after Mrs. Merriman. in n
moment of delirium, had referred to
gas and the woodhouse In connec-
ton with the disappearance OF her
baby The matter was reported TO the
health department. who in turn. re-
ported II to Captain McMahon. He
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16

PROMISES ACTIVITY

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.--Though the
formaiity of legal transference has yet
TO be made, Vincent Aston, son and
heir of Colonel John Jacob Aston, who
went down with the Titanic. virtually
came into possession of ono OF the
largest fortunes in America at IL
o'clock last night. At that hour he
was legally twenty-one years of age,
and. having reached his majority, he
was entitled under the terms of his
fathers will, to the possession OF the
major part of the Astor estate.
Just how much money young Aston
will come into IL not known. but 1t Is
estimated that his share of the prop
erty Will amount to sum between
s62,000,000 and s67,000,000. This es-
innate Is based upon the fact that
month ago the executors OF the Aston
estate paid s3.150.000 on the inheri-
lance tax due. 1t was q payment
similar to those made upon the es-
tates of Edward NJ. Shepard and John
s. Kennedy prior to appraisal
Valued at $75,O0,000.
According to calculations, the pay
ment was on a basis of an estimated
valuation of between $75,0o0.000 and
$50, zoe, 900 for the entire estate. The
property left by Colonel Aston in New
York is all upon the tax books, and
so the appraisers can make more
accurate estimate than has been pos
s!ble in the case of other estates,
The value OF the estate left by Colo
mel Aston has been variously estimated
at between s75,000.GS0 and $780,
o00, 200. II Is now said that the ten
tative appraisal Of the Astor real .es-
tate as agreed on by Lewis Cass Led
yard, counsel for the estate. and John
Quinn, who liz the special counsel for
the State controller. was slightly in
excess of 100000, not including
the country property at Rhinebeck.
All OF the estate. with the excep-
, ton of about si3,000.0 600. was left by
| John Jacob Aston to William Vincent
| Aston.
| The deductions to be made from the
I estate are $1,000, 900 left in trust for
| Mrs. Madeleine Force Astor, the in
come of which she is to have as long
as she remains single, 100000 left
! In trust for MuriaI Astor, daughter of
Mrs, Ava Willing Aston. who obtained
a divorce from John Jacoh Astar, and
/ 100000 left to John Jacob aston
the posthumous son of Colonel As-
| tor.
Takes Interest in Affairs.
William Vincent Aston appears to
| be making preparations TO take big
| interest in the management of his af-
! fairs.
Young Astor- like all rich mems
sons. lis much annoyed by continual
! reports of hts engagement to this or
| that young woman OF his acqnaint-
| anee. The names of several young
women have been connected with his
/ from time to time. but he has been
! careful to explain that he Is not en-
gagged and does not intend to marry
| for some time to come.
Recently Vincent Aston leased for
| the winter the house of Lloyd s
! Bryce, on Fifth avenue, and he Is now
| there with his mother and sister who
arrived from England fortnight ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
FOREMAN OF PROBERS
GETS INFORMATION

Car sin Charles f. Taylor. foreman
OF the grand jury probing into the
alleged deficient returns. was closeted
for some time yesterday with H. Il.
Tresnon. commissioners OF revenue.
Neither. Of course, would discuss the
questions they had under considera-
tton.
II is understood that the city treas
ury has been considerably added to
since the probing began, and the grace
Of thirty days granted by the grand
jury Is being taken advantage OF. II
is said that $4,000. 900 has been added
to the treasury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
FREDERICKSBURG.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Nov. Ia.
-.1h he Conway, Gordon Ga net.
National bank and the Farmers and
Merchants. State hank. both OF this
city, have entered Into an agreement
wi ereby tna onway. Gordon az
Garnett bank has been taken over by
the Farmers and Merchants State
tank. max re tho latter - C
largest banking institution In Eastern
Virginia. Mr.. p, v. p. Conway. for
mer president Of the Conway, Gordon
& Garnett Natter al bank, WA 't 8,
member of the board OF directors of
the Farmers and Merchants state
bank.
The deposit6rs in the Conway. Cor
oon & Galas.t, bank Will e f1'ly
protected and any checks OF deposit
/ r. of the 'att.' bank will be h"nor Il
by the Farmers and Merchants bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
AGED COLORED MAN FOUND
DEAD NEAR A CEMETERY

An old unidentified colored man
was found dead yesterday Afternoon
in the rear of lakewood cemetery,
Henrico county. by a party OF hunts
men. He appeared to have been dead
only short time.
The body was taken to the chapel
In Evergreen cemetery. where IL Is
now being held pending the inquest
to be held this morning by Coroner
J. Fuimer Bright.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
PAYS COMPLIMENT
TO THE COLLECTOR

An examination Of the Office Of NJ.
K. Lowry, collector Of the United
states internal revenue. was made re-
Gently by Revenue Agent Edward l.
Mills. OF Washington, ID. c. The ex-
ar-->ction ircluded the stamp Offices
of Petersburg and Norfolk. 1t was
very thorough. and Collector Lowry
is in receipt Of a letter from the post
Office department giving the result OF
the examination. The letter is high
ly complimentary OF Mr.. Lowry's of
nee force. and commendatory OF Its
efficiency. The condition of his dis
trict IL rated as No. l. in accordance
with the agents report
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
Robert w. Wtthsrs In Extremis

Word received In Richmond yes.
terday announces the critical Illness
at his home In SUFFOLK Of Robert w.
WYthers. Mr.. withers Ia a youns
lawyer Of great ability and promise.
He served In the house OF delegated.
and made many friends In Richmond
during his stay here. He was stricken
more than a year ago with tuber-
cuiosis and has been steadily failing
since. He In counsel in several Inn
portant appeals before the present
term Of the Supreme court. but. of
course. win not be able to appear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
Meetings in Midn,rh, Mission.

Drinking men especially welcome
in Midnight Mission. Rescue gospel
meeting tonight at p. NJ. Subject.
Christ Seeking the Lost" l Tim
lis. This is faithful saying and
worthy OF all acceptation. Christ
Jesus came unto the world TO seek
and save that which Is lost Bible
talk sunday. A. NJ. f41e East
Franklin street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
Charge Is Dismissed.

David Ross. charged with failing
to provide for his small child, was
dismissed yesterday afternoon by
Ar gistrate e a Smith In ii,nrico
courthouse on promising that he take
care Of her In a proper manner
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16

assigned the two detectives on the
case. and they made the discovery
without difficulty.
The Merrimans were married on
July ist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
New Charters Granted.

The following new enterprises were
chartered by the State corporation
commission yesterday:
Amendment to charter Of Bay
Shore Hotel company, Hampton. Va,
increasing capital from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Patton Storage company, incor-
porated. Danville, Va. $4,000 to
$4,000 A. J. Parkinson. president;
G. G. Temple. vice. president; A. F..
Patton. secretary and treasurer. all
of Danville, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16

Edward Carter. q negro. was arrest
ed Yesterday on charge OF stealing
$500 from r. J. Carrcml He was
lodged In the Hcnrico county Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
BlunSion----Norrts.

Especial To The Richmond Nirginian.)
HF9ATfISNIII.E. VA, Nov. 3D.
Yesterday AT 1890 F. NJ. at Lebanon
Baptist church. Lively. Va, Miss
Susie Chiffon Norris. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert q. Norris, OF Lively.
Va, was married to Mr. Harold
Gordon Blundon, son of Mr.. w. H.,
BIundon. OF burgess Store. Northum-
bertrand county. The wedding was
one of the most brilliant society af-
fairs OF the season. Both are OF the
most prominent families In Virginia,
and are prominently known through
out the State. Mr.. Blundon liz cashier
Of the Tidewater hank OF Reedville.
"a The bride Is sister TO Mr.. Robert
G. Norris. Jr., n member OF the Vir-
gtnia house Of dG'egates
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
coos tc Huntington Division.

r.. J. King, for some years division
superintendent OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. with headquarters
here, left last night to take charge
OF the Huntington division of the
company in a similar capacity. EN-
ployes OF the dispatcher's and SUPER
k,tendent's departments yesterday
presented Mr.. King with handsome
gold watch and chain as a token Of
their esteem. NJ. W. NJ. Bickers made
the presentation speech.
State Library Board November Cad.
The State library board will meet
November 22d in the library building
for the purpose of preparing Its an
nual report to the governor. At the
same time the report of the State
librarian, nr. II. ". McIlwaine. will
be submitted and incorporated in the
general report
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-16
Marriage TAeens,

Marriage license.
A marriage license was issued yea
terday in the Hastings court to Fred
Schurz and Evelyn Baker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
Five Are Killed By
 Explosion on Battleship
Two Premature Explosions of the
 Same Gun is the Cause.

Toulon, France, June 27.-Five of the 23 seamen injured yesterday on board the French armored cruiser Jules Micelet, off Hyeres, by the pre- mature explosion of a siX-inch gun, are dying in the naval hospital here.
 The official inquiry into the cause of the accident shows that there were two explosions. By the first, 13 men were hurled to the deck and fright fully burned As soon as the victims had been conveyed ashore the firing was courageously resumed with the same gun under the direction of Ad- lnral Bertrand Sourrieu, commander of the training ship Division in the Mediterranean. Once more the charge ignited and ten more officers and men were injured. Nearly all the victims are young seamen. One mans arms were blown off
 It is believed the explosions were due to the draft caused by the sudden closing of the breach of the gun, which ignited some sparks remaining from previous charges. The accidents are generally attributed to the defective system of gun cleaning between the charges adopted in the French navy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
Young Ladies Complimented.

Miss Juanita Clifton, of Tupelo Miss, and Miss Elizabeth Schobel were complimented Wednesday after noon by Mrs. w. J. Shepherd when sht entertained a number of friends of the young ladies at her home on Wes' Second avenue. The home was beau tifully decorated in cut flowers ant potted plants and color scheme O. pink and green was carried out.
 The afternoon was spent in socia conversation and several musical numbers and readings were enjoyed Miss Rutherford and Miss Clifton gave instrumental solos, Miss Mary Mccoy gave several delightful readings and Miss Caro- Hightower rendered a vo, cal solo. Punch was served and al the close delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Mollie Mccoy, Mary Mccoy, Louise rutherford, Juanita Clifton, Tupelo Miss; Caro Hightower, Elizabetl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
MAIN STREET DISTRICT
 MEETS WITH APPROVAL

Six over the necessary ten prop erty owners have signed the petition for the formation of an improvement district for the paving of Main street, from Sixth to Twentieth avenues, and the petition will be presented to the council Monday night. It is necessary for the city fathers to pass an ordin- ance creating the district after which a petition will be presented to the property owners for the signatures of a majority. The land owners of Main street property generally favor the repaving of the thoroughfare and it is expected that the arrangements will go through without a hitch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
TRUSTEES TENDER
 KIRKLAND U. JOB

Little Rock, June 27.-The Board of Trustees has unanimously rendered to Chancellor J. H. Kirkland the presi- dency of the University of Arkansas. Dr. Kirkland returned Thursday from Fayetteville, where he went to look over the situation, and left on the af- ternoon train for his home at Nash vile.
 He advised the Board that he is not ready at this time to give them an an- swer. He said that he must have some positive assurance on the part of the Board that he will be given a more liberal financial support for the benefit of the University than has pre- vailed heretofore, else he will be fore ed to decline
 The amount of salary proposed to be offered him was not mentioned, but Dr. Kirkland said that the proper maintenance of the institution was of greater importance than the salary.
 Tn eBoard is very anxious to secure the services of Dr. Kirkland if he can be induced to accept the presidency. So far as finances are concerned, how ever, nothing can be done for the en- suing year, as the appropriations for that have already been made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
!. i. ..' 4 !. !. < + 4 # j. i. I. i. !. 4 + IN HOT WEATHER +
. Summer Heat Dangerous t0 Iit-
 : the Ones if Bowels Are , Neglected.

The mother cannot do better for infancy, to regularity of the bowels. Chronic constipation in later life can Ee avoided if inc child learns early the need for daily evacuation of the poisonous stomach waste.
 There will, of course, be times when the little one will become con sti9ated and bilious. In hot weather, especially immediate attention is ne- cessary, as much serious illness re suits from inactive bowels. Salts, cathartes, purgatives, and similar drastic irritants are hars hand Vio- lent and only bring temporary relief while disturbing the whole system. A gentle, pleasant bowel stimulant like Dr. Galdwell's s Syrup Pepsin is far preferable. Syrup Pepsin contains no pie laxative herbs combined with pep sin, and acts gently, in a natural manner, on stomach, bowels and liver. By thoroughly cleansing the bowels and removing the foreign matter that | irritates and flames the tissue, it will quickly check the summer diarrhoca that is so weakening in it's effect.
 Druggists sell pr. Caldwells Syrup
 Pepsin for fifty cents and one dollar a bottle, the larger size being intend ed for family use. A free trial bottle,
 postpaid, can be obtained by writing
 to Dr. w. B. Caldwell, 4o6 Washing
 ton St, Monticello, Illinois.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
Rachel Bloom.

Rachel Bloom.
 John R. Bloom, of the Pine City Electric Company, has returned from TeXarkana, where he bid on q large electrical contract.
 MT. and Mrs. c. w. McGregor left yestel day afternoon fer Fl Paso, Texas, for a two weeks visit with their son, Cliff.
 Master Guy fulk, Jf., ol !-ft'le Rock, who has been visiting Mrs. M. k. Smart for several days, returned to his home yesterday
 A. l.. Reeves. whose resignation as night chief takes effect Monday, will leave shortly for Mineral Wells, Texas, where he will recupeiate.
 Mr. and Mrs. B. k. Williams, and family, of English. and Miss Req Tim berlake, will spend the month of Ju- ly at Sulphur Springs.
 Miss Mildred Clark, of No, TIT West Fifth avenue, left yesterday af- ternoon for Fort Worth, Texas, to visit her sister for some time.
 Miss Rebecca Goldberg, of lIarts- horn, Okla, and Miss Ida Lapp, of Wilberton, Okla, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ]. Rutstein.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nat Allen and chil dren. who have been in Hot Spiings f, O r. ed to return home Saturday.
 Mrs. C. P. Bond, of San Antonio. Texas, who has been visiting relatives n this city fer the past several weeks returned to her home yester- day
 Miss Daisy Simmons, charming young lady of TeXarkana, passed through the city yesterday en route to Warren where she will visit friends for some time.
 M ss Nellie York has returned from Stuttgart, where she visited Mrs. J. M. Morris and family. Miss Lillian Morris accompanied her home, for a visit here of few weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Rowell and two children have gone to Arlington, Tenn, where they will spend about two weeks with Mrs. Rowell's par ents, M,. and Mrs. Woodson.
 Mo Roth returned yesterday from a three weeks stay at Mineral Wells, Texas. He is greatly improved in l health. George List, who has been l there for several weeks, will return Monday He has also been greatly benefited by the Mineral Wells waters.
 Simon Whitestone and !. N. Booth connected with the new Arkansas Packing Company, went to Monticel To yesterday to attend a banquet give1 by the Monticello Board of Trade las night Mr. Whitestone was one of tht ost-prandial speakers with build ing of the packing plant in Pine Bluf as his general theme.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28
! Perplexing Problem

To can CT not to can-that is the hind of the housewife to pickle, to
 reserve. to can to spend her time upon the piazza, magazine in hand and buy canned goods from the near sst grocery? The question is ably discussed in recent issue of Farm
 md Home. A new England house. keeper writes:
 greatly deplore the tendency of the modern housewife to feed her family on boughten "canned stuff,' instead of doing her own canning, preserving and p'ckling as her moth- CT and grandmother used to do. T. seems to me not only an unthrifty way, but one actually deleterious to the health of the family, for in spite cf the pure food laws We know that much stuff that is not good or health 'ul finds it's way into cans, and for which we must pay a high price.
 The farmers should, whenever pos sible, produce what he consumes, and sell the surplus to best advantage. The stuff from garden and orchard, canned at home, generally finds a ready nearby market, and obviates the necessity of selling such products when they are fresh at a season when the market is gluted and prices way down. Many housewives. with the aid of members of the family, can and sell fruits and vegetables at a nice profit.
 The other side is thus explained by a Kansas housewife: Does it nav? Is it worth while to cook and can all the hot summer, SO that we may feast during the winter? The goods offered for sale were of poor nuality. but since we have the pure food law we can tell much better what we are buying. Last year late
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-28

blackberries, peaches and roasting ears ali need to be cared for at the same time. The fruit | felt that l must take care of, but tue roasting ears Wote sen to market and eX- changed for canned com. No one naG any objection when it was brought 10 the table, so probably I VIII IcI!oW the same practice again .AlG year. One year l did the same with tomatoes. When they ripened other work Was on hand, and as the tomatoes would not keep I sent them to the S, ore and was sent canned ones insread. When buying, it is wise to buy good gradeof anythins-the cheapest $ often the dearest.