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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19
Teachers Meeting.

The teachers Of. this county feld
their usual monthly meeting last Sat
urday in the auditorium Of the Lexlng-
ton high school building. That this
association is being appreciated by
the teachers is evidenced by the fact
that every meeting we see the faces
of those that are there for the first
time. Many new names were added
to the membership list of the as5ocia-
ton.
The addresses Of the speakers were
very interesting. The principal speak
er of the occasion was Prof. W. K.
Tate, State Supervisor for the rural
schools. Prof. Tate has just returned
from Switzerland where he has been
studying the school methods of that
country. His address was based upon
the school conditions Of that country.
He pointed out to the teachers how
every Swiss child was placed in school
and to remain there until he should
attain certain age. He said that there
was not a single village in the whole
o. this little country where school
could not be found. He said that he
often saw older people in these schools,
men and women whose heads were
gray. Schools of all kinds were to
be found in this little republic, and
that as consequence illiteracy was
unknown in that land. In closing
Prof. Tate pointed out the lessons
that Switzerland had for US. He re-
joiced to know that our own state was
about to pass compulsory school law
He thought that the time had come
when every child in this country should
have chance to prepare himself for
life by having a chance to attend
school. Prof. Tate spoke for nearly
two hours and when he concluded
many of the teachers insisted that he
speak longer. He spoke earnestly
and impressively for better school
condition in this state.
At the conclusion of the meeting a
delightful dinner was served to the
visiting teachers.
The next meeting of the association
will be held at Batesburg on March
22nd. A large number is expected to
be present at this meeting, this being
the first meeting to be held at Bates
burg this year.
The association continues TO grow
in favor of the teachers and citizens
and much good is being accomplished.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19
c.. WEDNESDAY,

place to another, both for the use Of
vehicles and automobiles.
There is pending highway com
mission bill cf Mr. Whaley and the
bill imposing tax on automobiles by
Mr. Lilies. Neither Of these measures,
however, has been considered.
ABOUT ADJOURNMENT.
The House has adopted resolution
offered by Mr. Courtney fixing the 2lst
instant for final adjournment. It
would be "dead easy" to apjourn at
that time. The Senate already having
passed the general appropriation bill
to its third reading, the idea being to
amend it on its final reading if such
be the desire of the Senate. AS amat-
ter of fact, there will be very little
legislation undertaken, as the disposi-
tion is against entering new fields and
undertaking new bills, but rather to
"let well enough alone"
THE "VETO" PERIOD.
Under the provisions of the Constitu-
ton the Governor is given three days
to determine whether or not he will
veto a bill or give it his approval;
therefore, all Acts that are in the
hands of the Governor Wednesday
and Thursday would either be return.
ed to the General Assembly prior to
it's adjournment or would become laws
according to the Constitution, under
the terms of the three-day limit. This
policy IN addition to being conclusive
as to Acts becoming laws, prevents the
House from undertaking important
matters in the rush and confusion in
cident to the last hours of the session.
THAT SPECIAL 1-MILL LEVY.
The suggestion of providing special
one mill tax for the common schools
of the State, particularly stressed by
the Governor, has not been brought up.
1t has many friends and might pass if
properly pressed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington.
In Court of Common Pleas.
G. F. ROBERTS, Plaintiff,
against
H. P. MESSENGER, Defendant.
FORECLOSURE.
In obedience to the decree of tba
court in the above entitled case, sign
ed by his Honor, l. W. Bowman, Pre-.
siding Judge, and dated Feb. 10, 1918
I will sell at public outcry in front Of
the court house door in Lexington
s. c.. during the legal hours of saie
on the first Monday in March, the
same being the 3rd day of said month
to the highest bidder, the following
described real estate, to wit:
All that piece, parcel or tract of
land, situated, lying and being in the
State aforesaid, containing one acre
more or less, adjoining lands of mvself
the said Dallas w. Wessinper On al,
sides, and hath such other shane.
form and marks as plat for the same
made by G.. A. Derrick, surveyor
August y 1909, will more fully show
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, purchaser
to pay for papers.
In the event, however, that the puc-
chaser fails to comply with his or her
bid, the said premises will be immedi-
ately resold at the risk of the former
purchaser. FRANK W. SHEALY
9: G. G. P. & G. S.
Lexington, s. c., Feb. 10, 1918.
A. D. Martin, Esq, Plaintiffs Atty,
Feb. 12.3Mks.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19

While the lives of Americans are en-
dannered in Me2ico's cal ita! city, and
their property is being won'only de-
stroyed. the dilitory policy of Presi-
dent Taft and his advisors does not set
we'll on American stomachs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19

L. D. Cullum, of Batesburg, has pur-
chased the business of L. D. Cullum
& Co., in that city and will continue
the business in his own name. Mr..
Cullum has done much for the devel-
opment of Batesburg and surround
ing country and we bespeak for him
continue d liberal patronage.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19
Legislature.

Condensed from the News and Courier.
There is every indication now that
the General Assembly will adjourn
next Saturday. Affairs in both houses
are In fine shape and so far as can be
seen now, nothing will likely occur to
prevent the members returning home
on Washington's Birthday.
Perhaps the most important action
taken during the past week was the
passage of the McCravey educational
bill, and the adoption of the companion
bill by Mr.. Mitchum. These two meas
ures look to the adoption of COM
pulsory education system more so
than any others that have ever been
adopted in this State and indicate
favor of the plan that was somewhat
unexpected. Both of these measures
have gone to the Senate, where they
will probably be adopted.
For some reason the people and the
members of the General Assembly
heretofore have objected to the use Of
the word "compulsory'' and it has
had bad effect. It is likely that
the word compulsory" is ugly in
that it indicates force and that has
caused some opposition.
BEFORE SENATE TUESDAY.
The House bill will be taken up in
the Senate by Tuesday and the under
standing is that there will be some
opposition to it.
NoRATE FIGHT YET.
When the session opened one Of the
prospective fights was on the 2-cent
rate bill, but it has not been mention
ed in the House and very little has
been said about it in the Senate. The
general opinion is that the fight will
be made on it in the Senate, if there
should be any fight.
FATE OF WAREHOUSE BEL.
This was the disposition Of the ware
house bill, only that the House was
the first to indicate it's disapproval Of
the proposition. The plan outlined in
the McLaurin- Mcqueen bill was con-
tinued until next session, which is
mild way of Indicating that it is not
particularly wanted. The difficulty
about the proposition is that the
farmers, who are, of course, in the
majority in the General Assembly,
are not disposed to tax themselves %
cents on each bale of cotton raised in
this State.
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THE TAX QUESTION.

The chances are that there will be
nothing done with reference to the
tax system. Mr.. Belser, of Sumter,
has a proposition contemplating the
appointment of the assessors for each
county, and if they are good men, as
he proposes, it ought to accomplish
some real good towards the readjust-
ment of property values.
APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUES.
The general appropriation bill and
the SUPPLY bill! have both been passed
by the House and the general appro-
priation bill involved only a single
roll call, and that was upon a $4,000
item, and involved no particular prin-
ciple The appropriation bill carries
slightly over $4,000 increase over last
years appropriation and this is provid-
ed for by the usual 81 mill levy. To
take care of the increase, which is
under $1,000 the ordinary increase
in values through new buildings and
the increase Of franchise tax by virtue
cf new corporations, and the Incl
dental payments to the State Treas
urer are expected to be ample. The
State has recently gotten a payment
of $25, 900 on account of the sale of
the old dispensary property, which is
the first payment on the purchase
price; it will get, about al equal
amount from the pure food inspection
fund; something has been gotten from
the dispens ary wreckage, and in this
way the additional items involved in
the ordinary growth of the State will
be provided for.
NOTHING ABOUT GOOD ROADS.
The State has not undertaken at this
session any road construction legisla-
ton. There seems to be, however,
growing sentiment in favor of some
thing of this kind and while it may
not be adopted at this it has been seen
that the increasing use of automobiles
alone will encourage legislation along
this line. The suggestion has been
made that the thousands of automo-
bile owners of this State would be
quite willing to stand considerable
portion of the expense of building high
class roads as main arteries from one
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-02-19

The House bill will be taken up in
the Senate by Tuesday and the under
standing is that there will be some
opposition to it.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
BUSINESS TAKES KINDLY
TO NEW ADMINISTRATION

According to the general letter on
trade conditions sent out by the Ma
tional Bank of Delaware as based OF
business conditions of the past quar-
ter the business of the county was not
disturbed by the change of admins
tration at Washington. After fort
night under the new administration
confidence seems to pervade the bust
ness situation.
The clearings Of banks for FebIu-
airy showed an Improvement over Feb
ruary 1912 for the entire country. and
for the country, exclusive of New
York city. The February clearings
Tor the country. including New York
or without it, set new February
mark.
The business failures for February
followed January in showing a small
er number but with much greater IL
abilities.
3 The reports Of the railroads show
their earning for January to have
ben tbirty-eight millions greater than
for the. corresponding period of 1912.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
M MULLEN AND
BUSH WIN CUPS

Target enthusiasts were out in
force on Saturday when the DUPONT
Gun Club held It's trophy races The
three principal events scheduled we're
the regular monthly contest for the
Eugene +. DUPONT team trophies. the
6nal shoot-off for the 1912 Glass
cup, and similar contest for final
ownership Of the 1912 Glass d cup A
school Of instruction for beginners
was also started at No traps with
Lester S. German
j, II. Minnick and e. NJ Ross cop
ped the prize In the e. r. DUPONT team
trophy class: II. w Bush picked on
the challenge cup of Glass b. and the
Class ID mug went to j. A. McMullen.
In the e. p. DUPONT team contests.
eight teams competed and j. H. Min
nick. with his side partner E, NJ Ross.
were high with a total Of as out Of
so, handicap allowances included. J.
b. Grier and Henry Winchester and
n. s. Wood. paired with d. Lindsey,
were second with 46.
Much enthusiasm prevailed when J.
A. McMullcn, a junior enthusiast, won
the Glass D cup by breaking ~ out Of
fifty.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
YOUNG WOMEN
ON THE HIKE

A number OF young women OF this
city who are members Of the Young
Womens Christian Association. are
enjoying Saturday afternoon hikes
On Saturday afternoon the party
left the association building at 215
O'Clock. They arrived at Chadds Ford
at 5.45 o'clock. just Is minutes too late
to catch the train returning from
there to Wilmington. They had dinner
at Chadds Ford Hotel and returned
to Kennett Square and from there TO
Wilmington by train
In all there we're l6 young women
who took the trip and they were led
by Miss Matilda Seippe OF the " W.
.C. A. The other members of the
party were the Misses Mary. Il. Hates,
Marie Balderman. Clara Wood, Ma
belle Ward. Mabel r. Morris. Elsie
Robelyn, Mary Parry, Carrie A. Nut
tor. Jeanetta Marion MacFarlane
Alice Hartman. Elizabeth Murphy. An
ME Syers. Mrs. c. H. Meissner and
Mrs George W. Hook
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
HONOR ROLL PUPILS.

Pupils in Camden public school
who deserve special commentator
for having made an average of 90
per cent or above in recitations.
promptness, effectiveness. attendance
and department for the month of
March are:
Ninth grade-Linda Pyott.
Eighth grade-Elizabeth Howell,
Lora Fitzgerald and Helen Dunn.
Sixth grade-Harry Anderson,
Charles Gray, Gilbert Limbertson.
Fifth grade-Anna Walraven.
Fourth grade-Elmer Dunn, Lemuel
Spence. Henry Wagner. Elsie Marker
Kathryn Howell.
Third gradc-Lottic Ware. Stow
Griffith. William McMannien. Clar-
ence Rash.
Second grade-Mary Howell, Yves
Icy Moore.
First grade-Robert Hartnett
George Hansen.
Primer class William Jensen, Ruth
Bostick
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
CITY SUMMER
RACING PROGRAM
Matinee Season to Open at
WaWaSet Park on Me-
mortal Day

Plans announced by the Delaware
Horse Show Association indicate that
Wilmington will be a hot harness
racing town this season. Arrange
ments have already been mad for
purse meetings, horse show and
matinee events at the Wawaset Park,
beginning on Memorial Day, May
80. There will be three races. of
three heats each, every heat race,
in addition to- an exhibition of
stations and mares with colts, yearl-
ings and 3-year-olds, to compete for
cash prizes. A purse race matinee
will be held on July 4. On July %
"A the regular summer purse meet
ing, is scheduled to consist of three
$500 nurse events each day. This
meeting will be in line with Salem,
Bridgeton, Alcyon Park and Flem-
ington, n. J.
The Delaware State Fair Association
a member of the big Fair" circuit,
will give a four days meet, Septem-
Der 8, 10. II, u, when at least three
harness races each day will be held.
For this meeting it is probable that
several early closing stakes, includ-
ing one for 3-year-old trotters, will
be opened.
A horse show will be held in con
nection With the harness racing each
day in the show ring opposite the
grand stand, and there will be dog
show under the auspices of the
American Kennel Club. The Legisla-
ture has lately pased a bill con-
tributing annually $4,000 to the Del
aware State Fair. TO assist in the
work Of breeding, farming and agri-
culture.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
TO COOK AT DUPONT

To interest the members of the
Domestic Science Glass of the viii
mington High School, the management
Of the Hotel DUPONT has donated the
use OF their kitchen for the purpose.
Members of the department and the
instructors will visit the hotel on
Thursday afternoon when the chef
and steward will give a practical
demonstration in cooking.
Miss Jennie V. Goessling. in charge
Of the department at the High School.
will have charge of the girls and. the
practical demonstration, il is believ-
ed. will be a valuable adjunct TO the
teaching of the class Everything in
the line of hotel cookery will be dem
onstrated TO the class.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
BROWNSON TO
END CAGE SPORT
WITH TRENTON FIVE

The Brownson basketball team will
close the most successful season in it's
history on Friday evening. when it
will decide the championship OF Della
ware and New Jersey in It's contest
with the Trenton team. The teams
have played two games this season,
and each as won one game
Trenton was surprised when the
local boys, by classy exhibition Of
the cage game, defeated them, and
now that the series Is even between
the teams. the game Friday night
is regarded as the decisive ono for
the championship aud the reputation
OF each team. Trenton comes with
her best lineup. headed by that whirl-
wind Harry Hough. Brownson will be
In its regular ordor. Haney and Burke
at forward McDonough In the little
circle. and Walsh and Rigney as
guards.
The men on the local team arc con-
iidont of victory and have been train
ing faithfully for the contest.
The linp-un.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
FACTORY TEAMS in LEAGUE

The Pussy and Jones Company has
organized the Pusey-Jones Athletic
Association, with Robert II. Taylor
as president and to be managed by
board Of directors chosen by the
men themselves, representing the
various departments.
A baseball team will be entered In
the Factory League, which is being orr
ganized from teams representing the
Pussy and Jones Company, Speakman
Supply and Pipe Company, r. Blumen-
thai and Company. Wilmington Male
able Iron Company, Hilles and Jones
Company, p B. and w. r. r. Company
and two other concerns which have
not yet definitely decided to enter.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
FpEN A. Q. HAS TEAM.

The Eden A. c. has been organized
by young men OF South Wilmington,
and will play ball
Such players as Thuitt. Davis, Gil
len, Bannar. August, Grant. Donahoe
and Watkins are candidates for the
team. This viii place il in the front
rang of the independent clubs in and
about the city. All fist-class teams
can secure games by addressing Will
liam Davis. manager, New Castle ave-
nue. and A street
The officers Of the club are: Ralph
Morgan, president; John Riley. vice
president; George August, secretary
Frank Gillen, financial secretary;
Harry Donahue. treasurer
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
HORSE DEALERS
PLAN BIG RACES
Twenty Nominations for
Sweepstakes to be Decided
at Belmont Track

There promises to be a great revival
in light harness racing IN Philadelphia
and vacinity this season. In fact many
prophesy that the fixtures already
planned will mark an epoch IN the
sport There are 20 nominations Tor
the Horse Dealers Sweepstake and al
for the Belmont Sweepstakes, both to
be decided on Memorial Day. May 80
The remainder of the program will
consist of a free-for-all and a race for
North Penn horses and class for
road drivers.
Nominations in the Horse Dealers
Sweepstakes will pay 500 each in four
payments, the winner to take the en-
tire stake. The entries follow
William d. Althouse, Phoonixville,
Pa.
John NJ. Burroughs, William Penn
Bazaar Philadelphia.
Robert j. Brawley, West Philadel-
phia.
Harry Benner. Philadelphia.
f. l.. Bishop, Newtown. Pa
James Dutton. Wilmington. Del.
J. A. Gray. Frederick. Del
r Hail. West Philadelphia.
e. j. Hume, Westville, ~ ].
w. X. Huttenlock. Milford, Del.
'lbert Kline. Reading, Pa
Joseph Malatesta, Lnwood Pa.
j Bush Price, Philadelphia.
c. n. Payne, Pitman. n. j.
r. II. Salter, Philadelphia
Joseph X. Sparks. Philadelphia.
Herman X. Sparks, Philadelphia.
Herman r. Tyson. Newark Del
John Toy, West Philadelphia.
Thomas White, West Philadelphia.
Albert Winkler ST., West Phiadel-
phia.
Belmont Sweepstakes. 2.l6 class
trotting, open to all owners o. Criv-
ers, $25 each, in four payments-John
NJ. Burroughs, William Penn Bazaar
George Benson. Philadelphia: Robert
]. Brawley West Philadelphia; Henry
Dutton, Wilmington, Del Joseph
Murphy, Milford, Pa; Eddie Lindley
Camden. ~ j.. Walter +. Schaffer
Philadelphia Joseph X. Sparks
Philadelphia; Herman r. Tyson, New
ark, Del; c. n. Payne, Pitman, n j.:
John White Wilmington, Del. A. B
Coke. Paoli, Pa; ]. Toy Philadel-
phia: w R. Wright. Philadelphia: II
d. DantOn, Red Bank, n j.; j. Mala-
tesla, Linwood Pa.
To round out a first-class race day
free for-all; a road drivers class
and rice for North Penn horses will
be added. entries 10 close twheu all
horses must be named in the stakes
May Is. This is the most ambitious
programme ever offered for one days
racing in this section. and up-to-the.
minute methods will be used.
Roiney Biggs OF Arlington Md. con-
/ coded to be one Of the best startill
judges in the East, has been engaged
He will be assisted by men who are al
thoroughly posted regarding the rule
to see that every starter will have
square deal and also TO protect tn
public and avoid unnecessary delays
All drivers will wear colors and thu
management asks the cooperation o
all entering to assist in making this
real sporting event
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
MERMICK HANDS MALL0P.

By hard hitting. Merwick Juniors
inaugurated the season on Friday af-
ternoon by defeating All-Star nine by
the score of 16 to 5.
The lineup of the All-Stars fol-
lows: Mclaughlin, c.. Morton. D.; f.
johnson, SIS, Vickers. h.; w. John
son, 2b.; Within, 3b.; McHugh. IT,
Dolon, CT; Woods, rf Merwick's
personnel was: McVey, c.; Flynn, p
e. Mccarthy. S.; j. Mccarthy, ID.
Mack. 2b.; T,/McCarthy, 3D.. Callan
IT,: Conner, cf.; Smith. IF.
Merwick is out to meet any 14-year.
old team in the city. All challenges
should be sent to Mack, No 1913 Wesi
Second street
Evening journal., 1913-03-31

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, March 81
Iris Speaker says he is going to make
Ty Cobb look to his honors this sea
son. The Red SoN outfelder declares
he never felt better and has recovered
from the injury TO his ankle which
prevented him from showing his best
form in the worlds series last fall.
Judging by his work in the games
with the Pirates here recently, Iris is
Evening journal., 1913-03-31

novelty dance will be given by
the Christiana Athletic Club IN
Polish Turner's Han, on Friday even
ing.
The proceeds of the occasion will
be for the benefit of the baseball
team The committee having charge
OF the dance follows James WEIGH
chairman: Walter Rogerson, John
Rogers and Joseph Ackermann.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip.

This from Joe Tinker: Recruits
nowadays are too quiet and retiring.
Noise, noise-squawking all the time,
that's what ! want and that's what
wins baseball"
Lexington and Maysville, Of the de-
funct Blue Grass League, are trying
TO get into the Ohio State League.
1t VIII be recalled that Secretary
Farrell cut down the Blue Grass for
beir5 too fresh.
The Reds "stole" ball game from
the Barons, and all because the Biz
mingham players and the umpire. the
famous Chestnut, did not know the
rules.
II happened that, with Tinker on
third and Hobby ON first Egan hit a
grOunder that swattcd Hobby on the
leg. OF course Hobby went on to
third, making a stall that the ball had
nit ELAN before it hit him; while
Tinker went home. Tie umpire
called Hobby out, but forgot to send
Tinker back to third
So Tinker's run scored. in the face
OF the fact that a run is not allowed
under the rules, wher a base runner
is hit by batted ball.
Pretty slow thinking for the
Barons. though-and it all came
about because the players did not
know the rules. But then they never
do. that is, with few shining excep-
tons.
The Cincinnati team ho1r.'t found a
club in tn South willing to take any
of the players it wants to turn loose.
Here's some of George Cockilrs
men:
Catchers-Therre. Mays, Bromide.
Pitchers-Fox. O'Connor. Chabek,
Voltz, Bressler. Adams, Owens, Vow
inkle, King and Budd.
Infield-Mickey. Sundheim, Mates
Dietz, Dundon and Cockill.
Outfield-Crist. Snyder, Miller and
several others, two to come from
major league teams.
Cockill has decided to carry two
catchers and four pitchers after his
squad has had sufficient practice and
the regular team is picked Owens
and Vowinkle are not yet certain
ty. Owens is now making money In
an automobile plant at Detroit. Mich,
and Vowinkle is managing a large
drug store at Oswego, n. Y, and may
retire from baseball.
Evening journal., 1913-03-31
kERR rn NAN mANrN

Both the Troy and Elmira teams Of
the New York State League have lost
Aaron Kerr, the former Tri-Slatcr
and hard-hitting outholdcr, whom
Memphis, of the Southern League. had
offered 10 Managers Ramsey and Ritz
ter Memphis wanted 800 for The
player, and while Ramsey and Ritter
were figuring whether they wanted TO
pay that much. the New Haven team.
of the Eastern Association came
across with the required amount.