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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Evident.
81 must have a guardian angel"
"He must loaf on his job a lot"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
Notice, Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned not to
make roads or by-paths, cut timber,
pasture stock, or trespass in any man
ner whatsoever upon the lands, known
as the Sons place, Defines place,
Koon place. and Epting place, Of the
undersigned, under penalty Of the law.
G. II. Swygert,
Mrs. G.. h. Swygert,
B. N. Chapman.
Dec. 81, 1902
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
Wasn't Loanina His.

Wasn't Loanine His.
II know what will cure Your cold"
Jaw. get one of your own and cure
It."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
Chance TO Choose.

Or pres:d7Hts a-p1enty
in prospect we'v" II? view.
There mus at least be twenty
who thirE 'har 'aav Will 40.
And r~".. c: ritiII w.; l.u.,.-1fi sc.
Not 1E@:rr. h3,' ;ls: t2|"Hty-t,:"g.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
PERT PARAGRAPHS.


If some men could have their neigh
bors' hard cash they wouldn't" envy
anybody his good morals. :,
A geld plating wonderfully improves
a low moral standard in the eyes Of
some persons. s-~ "A.
One reason why we can't do as we
please is we can't get the price.
When the dinner is scorched wom-
an likes to have a nice fresh scandal
to divert her husbands mind.
It is lot easier to talk Of the rights
of the downtrodden masses than it is
to dig up an extra quarter to give to
the man who shovels off the walks.
A mans political opinions are sacred
to no one but his wife. If she doesn't
regard them as gospel he is sure she
doesn't love him.
It costs money to be good. but that's
not the reason so many are poor.
If nan is prosperous his neigh
h0rs nrvy lin. If he isn't prosperous
ti:rr use him IS i horrible example.
T"i0- 2 GOOD borrower is almost as
GuJl IL: icing q good Gnancier.
~ never knew we needed motor
"a. Chtii the nGighbors on each SIDE
e. TEN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
HurnOT and
Philosoph
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
Be- DUNCAN ~. SMITH

PERT PARAGRAPHS.
THE man who claims all the credit
for his successes generally wants
providence to shoulder the responsible
hy Of his failures.
What is more painful than the sight
ef a grouchy individual trying to look
pleasant? .. ...
The world never seems out Of joint
iust after a good chicken dinner.
A pessimist is a man who looks for
ward to the time whe. he will have to
lay coal and Ice bills at the same time.
A man lis young so long as he be-
1seres all salesman tells him.
The philosophic mind is not cast
down when the next door neighbor gets
new parlor furniture.
It NAV be easier to believe ill Of a
nam than good. but who's to blame for
the ease?
There are some women who appear
90 have been born widows. ,..,
The people who do as they are told
shsuld be mighty careful who does the
telling. 81
Don't try to fool people. but If they
dol themselves you need not feel call
eaapon to fly to the rescue.
Slow Progress.
NE year after next and the year after
that
VIII soon be along. am thinking.
Ws'N put ia the time while we wait their
approach E:,H
II working and eating and drinking:
Demaybe amusements will fii up the gap,
I &one tine Wen give over to playing,
Aid that is the way that the years move
along SE
) ehout either haste or delaying.
66~,> Tan ,,sa what Is il Won hone and ex-
F@ef ..s
SSu6s 4a,,F,,ra sr,s, s,vA IA t,aur a,eehsns-
,Sjk rsn-,s,aes sonar wh;eh ona or
aM three
meas,rs well rounded aad heapinge
II Ninst have drean-at has ever beer
J. tkss
I&E naa was est up OF iaveated- :.
SAanRl k4SA
RaE aeesans nose - ene ses1S 80"
ssan az ara. ~ers.t a.s eonteasea.
HSa 1A1s tth aaiaa' eaonsn you nAs s's
sksskSos sssf h. a.u.s. I'm, sssect,a
MaS408 of seur party fer ssaas Asa-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
Huzzor and
Philosophy
By DUNCAN ~. SMITH
SEASONAELE.

SEAS0NAELE.
THE stock. advice
Is now-on ice.
You must have heard it
Once or twice
Yes, 1 might venture
TO say thrice.
It's not a game
Like shooting dice,
Although it has
A bit Of spice. =
So hump yourself
And in a. trice,
If so it is. -;
You have the price.
Or credit makes ..,
A good device.
with men I deem
The same as nice.)
This want l mention -
To supply
Because the time
Is drawing nigh.
My gracious. ."
How the days do fly!
It's several months
Beyond July! ...
That truth no expert
will deny.
And you at once
Should rise and so
TO where the windows
Make 4 show. =
And. as l said
A bit ago.
The time is here.
So cont be slow.
Make out the list =
How it does grow! .
And scan the prices
Low. and high.
For duty calls.
Repress the sigh.
HE to the market
Place and buy
Your Christmas presents early.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
A Surprise.

-. A Surprise. .~E.
II have just been looking through
history and have made an interesting
discovery. 1 never would have. sus-
pected it. I have talked with my
grandfather and he never mentioned it
though he was a we'll posted man."
What is it," '.~
''My ancestors had help in fighting
the Revolutionary war;" E,.. ?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

Georgia is one of the few States where pres
Dental electors must receive majority, not simply
plurality, of the popular vote In order to win in
the election next Tuesday the Democrats must cast
more ballots than the combined opposition. It u.s.
therefore especially important that they poll their
full strength
Heretofore national elections in this State have
been more less matters of form. In recent years
at least there have been but two tickets in the field
and assured the outcome that thousands of
good Democrats spared themselves the trouble of
going to the polls
But in 1912 the situation is different. Both the
Republican party and the Third Term party are
active contestants for Georga's electoral vote. The
business of Democracy is not to defeat either Taft
or Roosevelt but to defeat them both and to give
Wilson and Marshall a majority that will be over
whelmng.
This will be easy thing to do, if every loyal
Democrat goes to the polls on Tuesday, November
the fifth. In all the Union the party and its prin
cipes have followers who are truer than tho se
in Georgia. The vast majority Of people know
that their political security we'll as their business
interests will be best conserved through Democracy
Nor they unmindful of the fact that this year
the partys leader is a statesman who has sprung
from their soil and who is linked by the closest
of human bonds to their own Preside.
Let it be remembered, however, that if these con-
victions are. to count they be expressed through
the ballot. We should give Woodrow Wilson not
merely a majority over both his opponents but the
greatest majority Georgia has ever rolled up and
the greatest of any Southern State this side the
Mississippi.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01
az. UNDERWooD,s ExAMPLE

Some Of the most effective work Of the national
Democratic campaign has been done by Congressman
Oscar Underwood OF Alabama. His recent addresses
in New York State in other strategic centers
sledge-hammer blows TO the tariff fallacies which
both the Republican and the Third party leaders are
trying to perpetuate From the early stages OF the
campaign. Mr.. Underwood has shown himself vitality
interested in the Of the Democratic ticket
lie was among the first Of the party leaders to call
on Governor Wilson at seagrt after the nomination
and the understanding between the two became as
cordial and sympathetic as though they had never
been opposing candidates In the Baltimore con-
yention.
Congressman Underwood's example OF loyalty
commends itself to Democrats everywhere and par
ticularly to those who his preconvention sup
porters For several years past he has played note
worthy part in uniting the party in Congress and to-
day he i urging the cooperative spirit in the
presidential campaign.
Those Georgians who supported Mr. Underwood
tn the primary have particularly keen incentive
to rally to the Democratic and to make the VIII
son-AIarshaH majority In this State overwhelming
Whatever local differences may exist from time
10 time within the party's ranks are but feeting
shadows beside the alLimportant issues of ma
tional campaign.
The Ills which long lease Of Republican power
have visited upon the country and the perils which
third term Of Rooseveltism would entail affect this
States common interests as they do the nations
common interests
It Is the duty Of every Georgian 10 work as Wig
orously he for great Democratic victory
on November the attn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

different aspect che problem is taking on in these
times is that it is becoming ludicrous.
1t is only when the world gets to laughing at an
institution that We may be the institution is
moribund.
And really. for boy to be brought up in wealthy
ideness and carefully trained to be menace to so
ciety because his ancestors did something Is 1t not
like an idea from Alice in Wonderland?
The Chinese at least they of the old regime were
much rational They reversed the process, and
when man rendered signal service to the state they
proceeded to ennoble his ancestors.
They held, very justly that 1t is absurd that use
less and degenerate should be rich noble and influ-
entail simply his forefathers had been brave
soldiers, good judges successful merchants; put
on the contrary, whoever is virtuous, forcefu ana
great in himself manifesty at least good part
of his excellent his antecedents; hence
the Chinese where man showed himself to be some
what logically rewarded his ancestors by. making
them titled counts and dukes
am sure you win find the Chinese plan the more
sensible.
MY ancestors are responsible for me; let them be
rewarded or punished accordingly. am not respon-
sible for them. why should bear their sins or use
their money?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

ddate who is free from every obligation except the
one he is due the country's common interests
The very fact, however, that Governor Wilson
refuses to accept funds from sources that are ques
tionable that likely expect fayors in return
makes it especially needful that the rank and he Of
Democrats join in financing his campaign.
1t is to the people and to them alone that he and
the national committee look for this support and un
less the practical side of the campaign is to lag for
lack of funds, the people must respond
The Democrats of Georgia have been asked TO
raise thirty thousand dollars for this purpose COM
paratvely small sum- Many of them have already
contributed, but there are many more who have not
yet done So Let every Georgian, in loyalty to his
partys principles and to it's leader who stands for
free and untainted government come to the aid of
this without further delay,
AS The Journal has frequently remarked, indi-
vdual contributions need not be large but they
should be numerous.
Every county, every city and town, every Demo
Graf of the State should have share, however
modest in the inspiritng work of placing Southern
born Democrat at the head of the nation and
Georgia family in the White House.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01
"HouO Can a Southern Voter
Look His Folks In the Face
And Not Vote for Wilson D.

CIV A. Covington in the Moultrie Observer)
take occasion to call attention our Democratic
friends to the fact that in 1852 sixty years ago
James K. Polk, of Tennessee, elected president
Since that time southern man has had the office
A lot of water has run under the mill during those
sixty tremendous years The south has passed
through the greatest of civil Her best blood
has like water.
Her best men have lived through times of Repub
lean rule
We are in three weeks of seeing born the
south and raised in the south the office Of
Lincoln and Grant If live till the 4th of next
March going to see a man take the oath at
washington who educated in Georgia and by his
side win be standing a Georgia girl
What would not Lee and Jackson have given to
witnessed that day?
How Bob Toombs would have rejoiced to have
it.
How any loyal Georgian hesitate get in the
game such time this?
How southern voter look his folks in the
face should he vote against this southern man. who
will not, if elected be Ashamed of his section,
feel it necessary apologize the attitude
section great and vital matters2
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

investment conditions should vary so radically IN dr
ferent parts the country. In the railroad
will make a certain show of earnings over period
of years and its stock and will sel--ene
about per cent basis, and the other at about IA
ner cent. At the same time western road which is
making an equally good showing, unless it is under
the financJI control the who to it that
its value made known in Wall street. will sell its
securities at a price to yield at least 1 per cent
more 1t is in picking these opportunities that he
able investment banker make money for his
clients.
on this subject of railroad securities values. let
me quote again from the circular:
"The growing tendency of the government to
pervse corporations, and especially railroads, is
leading their actual physical valuation in most
careful manner their future therefore. val
ues will to be identified with market values. and
the investor should be circumspect at the present
time not only in order take present opportunities
profit but also in order to avoid serious loss
The securities Of railroads will undoubtedly be
among the first be standardized. The investor
should remember this
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

There has passed in the death of Judge John L.
Hopkins a gifted jurist, a trenchant thinker
scholar and author of rare attachments, citizen
honored at home and abroad, gracious gentleman
beloved by all who knew him.
contemporary of Benjamin Hill and Alexander
Stephens, of Toombs and Warner and Bleckley and
Lumpkin, Judge Hopkins reflected in a new era and
new generation the brilliance and power of that
ilustrious group. He one of the truly great
lawyers of the South. 1t has been nineteen years
since he actively at the bar but they have
years filed with industry and with vital service to
the best interests of his profession. The Georgia
code of 1870 known the Hopkins" code, is a
monument to his learning and ability The prepare
ton of that volume called for unusual energy and
richness of mind He began and completed it after
his eghtieth year. He was also a member. and
chairman, of the code commission of 1896 In 1873
he published his first work, codifcation of the
States penal laws Hopkins On Personal Injuries
which he but recently revised for second edition.
is considered one of the most mastery treatses of
its kind ever produced
Not only jurist and an author, but chiefly
as man, Judge Hopkins earned the esteem Of his
community ana his State. He was fearless in his
convictions Hsewas true to the highest ideals of
citizenship; and how bounteous he was,
I'm that best portion OF good mans life
The little nameIess, anremembered acts of
Kindness and of Iove!"
His latter years spent in the quietude of
his home, among his cherished books and the con-
versation of family and friends. And so his twilight
closed upon old age
"SereRe and bright
And lovely as LdplGnd night"
And tricky man, like WORKOUT deck of cards.
is hard to deal with.
listener may hear good of himself-after talk
ing into photograph.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

Their was famous general,
hence I am to be pensioned for
life. supported in idleness and
maintained noxious parasite on
the community.
My many times great-grand-
father came over with William
the Conqueror, consequently /
am to fare sumptuously every
day and devote my time wholly
to amusement. while hard-work-
ing folk give me a per cent of
their wages.
1t is not a new problem. It
has puzzled men for centuries.
Radicals have fought and shot
because OF it. Certain types of
mind have seen in the arrange
ment the hand of God and the
salvation of society. The only
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

and actuaI NalueS OF sSCuAAAcsy
and recommending for invest
ment such as we found to be not
only safe, but also selling below
their proper value, we have en-
abled clients Of ours. buying for
investment over long periods Of
years not only to obtain a yield
Of about per cent, but very
materially TO increase their
principal"
This is certainly true state
ment, and this firm can make 1t
because their experience has
been long and has involved the
handling Of many kinds Of Sc
curities. 1t is astonishing that
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01
WOODROW Will SON ATTACKED,
BECAUSE HE'S A SOUTHERNER

Not until the past day so has Governor Hiram
johnson, who is Mr. ROoseveIts running mate in
the Third Party's campaign, attracted any appre-
ciable notice Despite the fact that his uterances
have been wildly sOcalistic. he has gone his rabd
course without stirring the country to any stronger
emotion than that Of amusement or contempt
But when Governor Johnson began stumping the
New England States he resOrted to tactics that have
made him duly notorious. In that section of the
country. he has viciously attacked Woodrow VIII
son on the ground that the latter is a southerner
by birth and rearing.
Unable to defend the Roosevelt scheme for per-
petuating the tyranny or the trusts, johnson has
branded the Democratic candidate as born Vir-
ginian.
Unable to explain away the twOmilliOn-dollar
slush fund which Wall Street interests contributed
ID Roosevelt's election. johnson has vehemently
reminded his New England hearers that Woodrow
Wilson was bred in Georgia
These are the mighty and patriotic arguments
which the Third Party's vice presidential nominee
i now Offering for his and Roosevelt's election
This i the spokesman of that liberal movement
which processes TO include all sections of the coun
try in its new ideals.
It needs scarcely be said that the thoughtful
people OF New England condemn this despicable
sfort OF Br Roosevelts running mate to revive
tional bitterness.
We OF the South may gather fair idea Of what
the new partys vice presidential candidate is like,
when he attacks the Democratic party the
ground that its nominee is Southerner and a
Georgian
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01
GOV WILSON'S INDEPENDENCE
OF QUESTIONABLE DONATIONS

Governor Wilson's emphatic refusal to accept cam
paign funds that might even remotely obligate him
to any special interest toched painfully sensitive
spot in Mr.. Thomas F. Ryan.
According to recent testimony before the Senate
committee now investigating TIE sources of campaign
funds Mr. Ryan contributed one hundred and twelve
thousand dollars in effort to defeat Woodrow VIII
son for the Democratic nomination. OF this amount,
seventy thousand dollars given to the Harmon
candidacy and thirtyhve thousand to that of Con-
gresham Underwood. This tvofold and prodigal
output of his money would indicate that while Mr..
Ryan felt no particular interest in any of the Wilson
opponents he was determined to spare no exerton
that might satisfy his personal resentment
That he should have taken this illogical view of
the matter was highly unfortunate for him. His
proffered support was declined by Governor Wilson
simply for the reason that the latter did consider
it just to the party the people to become allied in
any way with those powers that seek TO control the
Government for their own special advantage. And
he did not mince words in saying so. He was
compromisingly frank and independent
The Ryan check book was at his disposal not only
for the pre-convention campaign but Also had he
then chosen to accept it, for the regular campaign
well Some few Of his friends considered this piece
of good fortune that should be promptly seized but
Woodrow Wilson himself perceived it snare to
be put aside forthwith.
Subsequent, events have justified the soundness of
both his judgment and his conscience. He NOM
mated despite Mr. Ryans activity in financing, to
greater or less degree, two opposition campaigns;
andhis leadership Of the party is today unembar-
raised of suspicious alliances.
Governor Wilson's stand against the proposed
Ryan contributions typical of his entire record
campaign funds. Not dollar that has gone to the
support Of his candidacy has reflected "any promise,
expressed or implied" And when he becomes
President he will particular interest any
favors and none viii be expected He will be abso-
lutely independent and unhampered in administering
the Government for the benefit of the people as a
whole.
1t is a great opportunity for American citizens to
have such Presidential candidate to vote fora can
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-01

The American people pause this day from party
strife and. with chastened spirits and fraternal
hearts, pay tribute to the memory Of their nations
vice president
At any time and in any circumstances the death
Of the who holds the second highest office with
in the eountry's gift would be moving incident
The passing Of Vice President Sherman, in the
midst Of a great national campaign, in which he
himself a distinctive figure, is singularly i'm
pressfve. Mr.. Sherman's career has been one Of
fruitful service. Entering public life young
man. he has made himself felt in Congress and in
other fields Of national affairs. As vice president
be highly acceptable. BY his genial disposition
he endeared himself to thousands Of friends. The
whole country sincerely grieves his death
Some people couldn't hear the shrill small voice
az conscience even If it were shouted through
megaphone