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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-01-31

Phoenix Lodge No. "a, Knights OF
Pythias, held a called meeting Satur-
dayamorning and elected the following
officers for the coming term: DR.. p.
D. Holcomb, c. c.; John KyIlingstad,
V. { j. l.. McRae, Jr., PreIate; I /.
w. Smith, Jr., M. of w. S. "A. Mad
dox, M. of A; w. |. Pickens, K. of
K. and s. and M. of F.; E. F. Noel,
M. of E.; S. j. Fisher, |. g.; d. F..
Boatwright, o. G. ;Wm. Arthur Pierce,
Representative to Grand Lodge; Hon.
G. H. McMorrough, Alternate.
T. w. Boyd, of Liberty Chapel, at
tended to business in Lexington Satur-
day.
w. w. Taylor, w. H. Nabers, T. j.
Tate, A. D. Tate, r. A. Tate, K. c.
Rodgers, of the Bowling Green neigh
borhood, spent Saturday in Lexington.
eYou will always find LIV-VER-LAX
at the best drug stores, ask B.S. Beall.
Miss Lucy Fincher. of Owens, was
the charming guest of friends in Lex
ington Saturday.
Dee Reynolds, of Acona, attended to
business in Lexington Saturday.
Circuit Clerk J. D. Weeks on Satur-
day issued a marriage license toRobert
Pickens Smith and Miss Bette MAZE
Yeager.
w. E. Moore and w. d. Robertson,
of Sweetwater, spent Saturday in Lex
ington.
w. T. Pace, of Bowling Green, So
journed in Lexington Saturday
j. A. Henley retuned to Dunbarton
Wednesday after spending few days
with his family.
j. Fred Rogrs visited Durant Tues
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-01-31

The following banks, through the
efforts Of Mr. Purcell of the First
National Bank of Greenwood, contri-
buted $50 to the travelling expenses to
Washington, d. c., and Columbia, ),
c., of Shepherd Darnell, winner of the
Bird Congressional District Corn Club
prize: First National Bank of Green
wood, $40; First National Bank of
Greenvilfe, Merchants & Planters
Bank of Drew, Bank of Webb, Bank
of Leland, Commercial Savings Bank
of Greenville, Bank of Cruger, Bank of
Goodman, Bank of Clarksdale, each $5.
A check for the $50 was sent by Hon.
Richard Griffith, secretary and treas
ury of the 3rd Congressional District
RBankers' Association to Supt. KIM
brough.
Hon. Joe George and Hon. Il. E.
Brown, of YazooCity, spent Monday
in Lexington.
L. F. Heard of Acoan, was a Lex
ington visitor Monday.
All Landreth new crop seed IN
5ealI's Drug Store.
James Lane, who is operating saw
mill at Messy Lake, Lefore county,
spent Saturday and nSunday with his
family.
]. .B. Cunningham was up from
Mileston Sunday and Monday
A. H.Roby was over from the delta
on visit Sunday and Monday.
S. Horton, of Pickens, arrived
Tuesday on a visit to relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
DR.. F. H. Funderburk took trip to
Tchula Tuesday.
F. H. Rogers made-a trip to Tchula
Wednesday,.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-01-31

Dr. and Mrs. A. ]. Newman, of
Acona, returned Saturday from an eX-
tended visit to the doctor s old home
in East Tennessee. The doctor was
greatly impressed with the vast inn
provements made along all lines inEast
/ lennessee since his last visit there.
The public roads have been put in su-
perb condition, and the other improve
menrs followed as a natural conse-
quence. He has promised us an ac-
count of his trip for publication in the
near future.
A. B. Archer, of Cruger, went to
Memphis last week to spend some time
with his daughter.
Mrs. j. A. McCarley went to Cruger
Sunday on visit to Mrs. Archer.
Mrs. P. r. Outlaw, of Castalian
Springs, was the priced guest of MIR
and Mrs. Hal A. Gillian last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Erastus Ingold, of
franklin, visited frierds in Lexington
Saturday.
j. Silas Causey, of Brozville, circu-
lated in the city Saturday.
Jesse D. Melton and Cliff Downer, of
Acona, were noted in Lexington busi-
ness circles Saturday.
Joe Roberts, of Yazoo City, spent
Saturday on businsse inLexington.
Oscar Ingold, of Liberty Chapel,
greeted friends in Lexington Saturday.
P. B. Thomas, of Ebenezeer, ex-
changed greetings with his many Lex
ington friends Saturday.
N. A. Reed, of Howard. attended to
business in the city Saturday.
B. s. Beal's is the headquarters for
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-01-31

No. 2 Can French Peas, each - m-- -- Zoe
:" , Can Pitted Red Cherries,
for Pies, each -. ~..-~.~-.--- ,~~~......~.-20c
:" Can Dry Shrimp, each ~~,,- ~~.- 1Oc
25c Can Kippered Herring, each ~-~,~- zoe
35c Can Mush Rooms. each - - - 27c
10c pkg. Washington Corn Flake, ,.~~,~.~ 3 for Zoe
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-01-31
Prices for Cash
Feb. 10th, 1918.

No. Can Tomatoes, doz. 85c
Can Tomatoes, doz.-,----~- $40
Can Old Many Hominy, doz.~v~-~~,.---~- Doc
Can Corn, doz.
Can English Pea, $j.75
=" Can White Asparagus Tips, doz.-~-~--$2.00
Can California Frut, each--------~-~.~.-...-20c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
MOORE AND RIGGS HONORED.
Professors of Citadel and Clemson
Among Offcers.

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. I9.-At the
session Of the Southern intercollegiate
Athletic Association. which was held
in Jacksonville this afternoon, DR.. w.
W. Riggs, Of Clemson College, was
elected president. after DR.. w. r.
Dudley. who has been president OF the
Association for the last nineteen years
declined the nomination. but was
unanimously elected president emeri
tus OF the Association.
Prof. John w. Moore, of the Citadel
College Of Charleston. was elected vice
president OF the first district. and
Prof. John Morris, Of the University
OF Georgia, was chosen as vice presi
dent Of the second district. Dean T.
w. Atkinson, of the Louisiana State
Universi,y, was the man selected for
third vice president, and President
Brown Ayres. Of the University OF
Tennessee. was elected fourth vice
president.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
BAPTrsrs A GREAT PEOPLE.
Some of the Things Done at the Con-
vention Held Last Week I'm Hen
ncttsville.

The State Convention of the Bap-
lists was held in Bernettsville last
week. The various boards made ex-
ceilent reports. indicating the sub
stantiai growth OF the denomination
in this State.
The secretary's statistical report
showed that there are nearly one
hundred and Atty thousand white Bap-
tist church members in South Caro-
lima
During the year. the Baptists con-
tributed $4,000 to foreign missions;
$4,000 TO home missions: $4,000 10
state missions; $4,000 to orphanage
work; $4,000 for aged minister's, bn-
aides the cost Of maintaining the 1 1000
local churches, a vast amount for
building new houses OF worship, ard
the like.
Fifty-hve thousand dollars was
given to Grecnville Female college;
$4,000 to Anderson college; $4,000
20 Furman University; ss6.oo0 to Cox
sr college: and smaller amounts to
oranscburg college. and the Ave high
schools of the convention during 1919
The convention heartily re-endorsed
the proposed Baptist hospital. which
is TO be located In Columbia. and au-
thorized the trustees to 60 ahead, and
establish the institution. Thirty thou
sand dollars is already In hand fol-
the purpose. and there Ia much more
promised.
The convention asked the churches
foi $4,000 cash for 0reenville Fe-
male college by January LIST; for $75,-
eco for Furman university by July
sist; for $4,000 for the theological
seminary during next year; $4,000
FOL. the education board; $4,000 fol
ministerial education in F'rman;
siso.ooo for missions; S3e,e0e fol
erphanage; s1e.o0o for aged minister
and appropriate amounts for other
religious objects.
A gift Of a $4,000 house for aged
ministers was received from Rev. c. C.
Brown. the house being located In
Beaufort. overlooking the sea. 1t ID
expected that ministers temporaril,
resting will, also make their home
there.
The Baptist Convention employ,
nearly $50 missionaries. men and
women. In South Carolina: there ar,
more than 1.ooe churches. and abou
500 preachers
The convention next year will NEE
In Charleston
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
COMMON COUNCIL CLUB"
Organized by Prominent Public Men
Its PurpoSe.

Washington, Dec. INSTRUMENTATION
OF civic Improvement societies in
school districts OF every state in the
Union Is the object of the Common
Council Club. formed here today by a
group Of prominent public men, with
Joseph w. Folk. solicitor OF the state
department.. a. president. The charter
membership includes Secretaries Bry-
an. Lane, Wilson. Daniels and Red
field; Assistant Secretaries Osborne,
of the state department.; Roosevelt,
Of the navy; Breckenridge. of the war
department., and Hamlin. OF the treas
ury; John Burke. treasurer Of the
United States; Senators Ashurst,
Hughes. Walsh, Pittman. Owen, Sauls-
bury Chamberlain and Hollis; Joseph
+. Tumufty, secretary Of the presi-
dent; Joseph e. Davis, commissioner
Of corporations; Cato Sells. commits
sioner Of Indian affairs, and Louis ID.
Brandeis.
"The purpose Of this organization. f."
said Mr.. Folk. in an address to the
club, lis to bring together those Of
progressive Views on governmental
matters no that they may derive that
mutual information and enlighten-
ment that come from taking counsel
with one another.
These meetings will be TN open
forum. where public questions will be
discussed. complaints made and heard,
and such other things done as may
promote the common good. From
these social centres thoughts and ideas
thus will 60 out to the community"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20

COTTON CROP OvEREsTIMATEp.
Government Figures Criticised
I'm House by Alabama Representa-


Washington. Dec .15.-Criticism of
the government estimate of the cot
ton crop for this season. issued on
December 12. was made in the house
today by Representative Hefiin, OF
Alabama. He said the government
board had overestimated the crops OF
1910. 1911 and 1912.
plea was made to give the farmer
fifteen cents per pound net for cot
ton, Mr.. Hefiin asserting they were
imposed on by cotton gamblers, u
who disseminated false reports on cot
ton production in order to force down
the prices
Minority Leader Mann followed IL,
q speech criticislng Democratic lcgis-
lation a. having an adverse effect OF
economic conditions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
STRIKE BREAKERS PERISH.
Wealthy Young Men Who Volunteer
To Take Place of Striking Miners
Killed by Explosion.

New Castle. Colo, Dec. 17.-Twen.
ty-eight bodies are in the Morgue
can coal mine. The entire town IL
mourning today as the result of yes
terdays explosion Of gas and coal dust.
Nineteen of the victims are the sons
OF wealthy families who volunteered
to work in the place OF the striking
coal miners f-
The first rescue party was compos-
ed of striking miners whose Jobs the
dead men had taken.
The State authorities are making 4
rigid investigation Of the condition OF
the mine. A majority OF the victims
were burned beyond recognition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
IGNORANCE rs COSTLY.
Comes High When IL Involves biqaOs
Laws,

Washington. Dec. 16.--George W.
Rose OF Merriman, Neb.. q. temperance
man who unwittingly delivered pack
ages containing liquor to persons on
the Pine Ridge Indian reservation,
South Dakota, today was relieved by
President Wilson from the 60-day Jail
sentence imposed upon him, although
he will have to pay a 500 fine and
costs. totaling about $4,000. While q
fair was in progress on the reserva.
ton Rose was asked to bring some
packages on his delivery automobile
from Merriman. He said he had no
idea OF their contents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
JUDGE AND. LAWYER FIGHT.
Magistrate II. j. CAN'T and Represen-
tative c. {. Wyche In F1sticuff.

Spartanburg, Dec. l4.-Hundreds
Of church-goers were spectators of an
exciting encounter between Magis-
trate Robert J. CAN'T and Cecil c.
Wyche, attorney and member Of the
Legislature. this morning. The battle
was fought in the most conspicuous
place on Main street, about half past
IL O'Clock. and 1t is reported to have
been caused by an argument over a
point Of law involved in a case of
Magistrate Gantt's Court in which
Mr. .Wyche is counsel for the defen-
dants. They had a telephone CONVEX
sation on the subject last evening, it
Is reported. CHANGING to meet on the
street this morning they renewed the
argument. Mr. .Wyche. it is alleged,
made a remark offensive to Mr.. CAN'T
who struck the lawyer a blow on the
head with a light walking stick. Mr..
Wyche, it is claimed, wrenched the
cane from the magistrate and soundly
belabored him with II. The stick was
soon in pieces and the men then
fought with their fists. So large a
crowd gathered that traffic was block
ed. When bystanders attempted to
part the contestants other men in
terferred. telling the would.be peace
makers that the quarrel was none of
their affair and the hight should be
allowed to go on to q finish. Flood
was flowing when Lieutenant Alexan-
der Fleming. OF the police department,
arrived and stopped the fight. The
belligerents were taken into a nearby
drug store and washed. A charge of
disordery conduct was preferred
against them in the Mayors court and
each was required to give $50 bond.
Samuel ]. Nichols, city attorney. went
as surety for both. Messrs. CAN'T and
Wyche are we'll known throughout
South Carolina. Mr.. CAN'T formerly
served In the legislature. He is a sor,
Of Larry CAN'T. who was one of Sem
ator Tillman's principal lieutenants
in the Piedmont years ago and more
recently has been editor Of a news
pauer at Whiteville, N. G. Mr.. Wyche
Is a son OF Dr. G. r. wyche, OF Pros
perity. Newberry County. both father
and son being members Of the Legis-
lature. c. c. Wyche is also a nephew
OF Judge Thomas S. Sease, of the Cir
cult Court and his brother Is one
OF Senator Tillman's secretarieA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
LOSS AT CHARLESTON.
Fire at Pier Causes Damage of Not
Less Than $SO.oOO and Possibly
More

Charleston. Dec. 16.-The fire Of an
unknown origin which last night con-
sumed the uncompleted superstruc-
ture Of Clyde Steamship company's
pier No. 2, entailing a loss which the
contractor asserted this morning will
not fall under $4,000 and may reach
$780, 900. as 1t is not yet known to
what extent the foundations OF the
new pier, which are the more expen-
sive portion Of the structure, are dam
aged, is apparent from a casual in
spection OF the fire-swept pier. but
until engineers have gone underneath
the wharf and closely inspected the
expensive creosoted piling the full ex-
tent Of the damage will not be known.
The amount Of construction insurance
carried by the contracting firm on the
new pier could not be learned today,
but Mr.. Richardson, Of the w. p.
Richardson Contracting company Of
Jacksonville. in charge OF the work,
stated that the Arm will lose heavily.
Estimates Of the loss of last nights
fire vary widely. however, Chief Behr-
ems Of the fire department stating to-
day that he thought when the salvage
was taken into account and the full
estimate made, that the damage would
not exceed $4,000. He pointed out
that as a rule fire losses always lool,
larger upon first blush than they do
after losses have been oficially ad-
justed. He cited the case of the big
Meeting street fire as an example OF
this fact. and also the recent grocery
fire in King street. declaring that
usually the first estimates were .e.
duced SO per cent when the final fag.
ures were footed up.
Three causes are assigned to the
success which attended the battle or
the waterfront, confning the blaze &c
the single pier The efficiency of tht
fire tugs, the good work Of the LAND
fire forces and the favorable wind
Had other conditions been prevail.
ent, untold loss might have resulted
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
CONGRESS SHOULD HAVE vACAs snoinU
TTON. e"odH OH
Probable That Final Vote ON Currency
Bill Will Come Before Saturday.

Washington. Dec. 16.-With the
final vote on the currency bill coming
not later than Saturday. now regard
ed as certain, bee ause the threat Of
proposals for public ownership and
government control of regional re-
serve banks. the Senate today took
up the question of a division of earn
ingS
The Hitchcock proposal limits banks
to FIVE per cent dividends. while the
Owen draft provides six per cent. Ev-
erything is being prepared to get the
measure to the white house in rec
ord time. after ii shall have passed
the senate. Majority leader, Senator
Kern, thinks congress should take .
vacation until January 10Th. when the
bill is passed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
THOUSANDS SEE PAINTING.
Rush To SEQ Mona IAsa" Brings Dis
order


Florence, Dec. IA close exami-
nation OF the painting Mona Lisa
has disclosed a slight abrasion on the
check and a scratch on the left shoul-
der. received while the picture was In
the hands OF vincenzo Perugia.
The chief OF police says Perugia
ARMY believes ne has rendered q SER
vice To Italy and IN under the inn
preston that his imprisonment was
necessary 90 save the face Of the au-
thorities and that he soon will be re-
leased and rewarded.
Great crowds gathered at the Uflsi
gallery today where tho Mona Lisa"
was exhibited. Although strong cor
dons OF carbineers were on guard
the struggle OF the multitude TO get
inside resulted In great disorders. Sol
diers were knocked down: windows
were smashed and the people swept
through. being forced out the exits
by the sursing masses behind.
In four hours more than 80. 900 per.
sons viewed the masterpiece. When
order WIS partly restored l25 visitors
on the average were admitted every
minute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
EXPLOSION KILLS 80 MEN.
Coal Dust in Colorado Mine Over.
comes Miners.

Newcastle, Col, Dec. 16.-Thirty-
eight men were killed today by an ex-
plosion Of coal dust in the Vulcan
mine of the Rocky Mountain Fuel
company. Two miners were rescued
after the underground workings had
caught fire. All the victims were
married, and all but six or eight were
Americans.
Men in charge OF rescue work to-
night asserted that it probably would
be day or two before the bodies
could be recovered. Before sundown
the mine had been cleared Of gas and
q thorough exploration of the wrecked
workings was made. Many of the
bodies were mangled and burned.
The Vulcan mine was only about a
year old and was equipped with mod
ern safety devices. 1t is believed the
explosion was caused by an accumu-
lation Of dust in the west portion OF
the mine, where work had been aban-
doned. Most of the dead were found
in the east workings. to which the ex.
plosion was Communicated.
This fall the employees Of the mine
were called out on strike by the
United Mine Workers. but some Of
them had gone back to work. The
other victims OF today's disaster were
strikebreakers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
sPARTANBURG MAYOR RECALL
Petitions Are Said to BE In Circulation
Covering Whole Administration.

Spartanburg. Dec. &c. p. Ligon
and other prominent citizens have
called q mass meeting for next Thurs
day night to protest against the IL
censs tax ordinance. with a view. It is
said. to recalling Commissioner J. T.
Hudson. who has charge Of this mat
ter. 1t Is reported that petitions are
entire city administration. which as
sumed Office only two months ago.
Three hundred and thirty-flve names
on each petition will make the recall
election mandatory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
CoNQUERING --LATEST SLIDE.
Dre1ges Touch Bows at Cucaraclsa ON
Panama.

Panama, Dec. 13.-Rapid headway
in the past week has been made
against Cucaracha slide. Early today
the dredges touched bows and tonight
there is a clear channel, one hundred
feet wide and twenty feet deep,
through the slide.
The barges have been towed Though
to the north end Of the slide and the
big dredge CoroEal will be taken
through tomorrow. Within the next
few days two ladder dredges, two sue
ton dredges and three dipper dredges
win be concentrated at the north end
and the excavation Of the aide WIN
be greatly accelerated. 'ti
The new 1000 cubic yard dump
barges, ordered for use in the canal,
are due to arrive at Colon tomorrow.
They will Immediately be placed IN
service to transport material from the
slide 'h>
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
EARTH WILL LIVE cong.
Astronomical Sharp Assures Clergy.
men That End Will Come Within
10000, 900 Years.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-Replying to
q question put by clergyman at the
weekly meeting OF Presbyterian min
listers today Eric Doolittle, director of
the University of Pennsylvania's as
Economical observatory, said he
thought that life on this earth would
come to an end in about 100000
years.
Prof. Doolittle had been making AN
address on Astronomy in Reference
to the End Of the Earth's Life" lie
said:
Unless some supernatural power
or being interferes or the earth comes
in contact with another planet or hea-
venly body. the earth will exist foi
100000 more years.
THE earth is dependent upon the
sun for its heat and light, although
the earth now contains some heat It.
self. When the sun cools the result
will be darkness and cold, which will
bring and end to all life, animal and
vegetable"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20

A Distinguished Physician Passes
Away at Home.

Charleston, Dec. 16.-Dr. Francis
LeJau Parker. Sr., former dean Of
the Medical College of South Carolina.
distinguished surgeon in the Con-
federate army and one OF the most
brilliant physicians OF Charleston
died at his residence this morning
i'm Tradd street at the age OF n years.
DR.. Parker had been Ill since
Thanksgiving day and for some years
was not in robust health. His venera-
Bile age had weakened his powers and
he failed to recuperate from the i'll
ness that resulted fatally this morn
ing.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at la30 o'clock in st.
Michaels church. Interment will be
at Magnolia cemetery.
Or. Parker was born In Abbeville
county in 1896. q son Of Capt. Thomas
Parker and Eleanor Legare Frost
Parker. His family has been iden-
titled with the history Of South Caro-
lima since colonial times. In 1885
he graduated from the Citadel. and in
1883 was a graduate OF the Medical
College OF South Carolina with die
tinction. DR.. Parker, early in his
professional careeA showed great
premises OF ability. which later de-
veloped to large scope. He entered
service as an assistant surgeon at the
outbreak Of the War Between the
Sections. serving throughout the grea,
conflict with marked credit, attaining
the rank of surgeon. After the war
he resumed his practice OF medicine
at Charleston and was elected pro-
fessor Of anatomy at the Medical col.
lege in 1870 after serving as demon.
strator. He became dean Of the
faculty In 1881, which ONCE he held
most brilliantly up to q few years ago
when declining health brought HE
resignation, his election as emeritus
professor Of anatomy following. Ht.
contributions to tho literature OF
medicine were many and valuable
Under his direction. the Medical col.
lege attained = splendid growth.
Dr. Parker 10 survived BY his widow
two sons. DR.. e. F. Parker and DR.
y. L. Parker, and q daughter. Miss
Ellen Parker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-20
MORE PAY FOR RURAD CAR.
RIERS.
Increase OF $50 Per Year Each. House
Postofsloe Committee VoseA

Washington. Dec. 16.-Representa-
tive David f. Finley. ranking men,
Der Of the postoffice committee OF the
house. said today that his committee
had just voted In favor of an increase
OF the salaries Of all the rural free
delivery carriers Of the United States.
the increase to approximate $50 a
year In the case of each carrier. The
committee is considering the postof-
hce appropriation bill.