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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
DISCOVERY OF RADIUM.
It Is Product of Pitchb1ende-Its
Effect on the BODY.

No one, not even Mme Cufie, the
discoverer, has yet seen radium in
pure state, says Theodore Waters in
Everybody's Magazine. 1t has been
possible to obtain it so far only in COM
bination with other material. 1t is
judged by the effect of it's properties,
which are truly remarkable. 1t is a
product of pitchblende, which is found
deep in the earth. The quantity al
ready found is so small that the tigur-
alive price of a gram has been placed
at $4,000. 1t may be that there are
large quantities of it stored under the
surface somewhere, but the man who
found quantity of it in state of any
thing like purity would probably not
live to tell the tale. The particles
which fly from it are charged with cleo
tricity, and at night it shines
forth with a phosphorescence which
has been shining since the beginning
Of all things, and which will go on
shining until the final extinction of all
matter. A small quantity of it in
the possession of NJ Curie has caused
the most painful blisters when brought
in contact with the skin. A small par
ticle of radium salt was sealed in a
glass tube, placed in pasteboard box
and tied to Prof. Curie's sleeve for an
hour and a half. 1t produced a sup
purating sore, which did not heal for
over three months. Prof Curie thinks
that a person entering a room contain
ing a pound of radium would be blind
ed.
The first suggestion toward the dis
covery of radium came when a west
ern college professor demonstrated the
fact that many common substances
have the power of storing up sunlight
and emitting it again at night. Com
mon sugar is the most luminous OF
these substances. Not only does the
sugar emit light at night, but the dis
coverer was able to take photographs by
means of it in an otherwise perfectly
dark room. Among the substances tried
with the sugar was uranium, an ore
which, as Becquerel discovered, does
not need sunlight to enable 1t to give
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Alum, Flint and Sulphuric Acid.


It Is reported that in many localities
houses are infested by peddlers trying
to sell or introduce So-called Cheap"
or low-priced baking powders, either
directly or by an order upon a grocer.
In most instances deception Is used,
and it is claimed that the article Is a
genuine baking powder and has all the
merits Of pure article.
Housekeepers should be ON their
guard against this danger to their food.
Alum powders are almost always low
priced. But they are well known to be
detrimental to health. In England and
In some sections of this country their
sale Is prohibited by law. Congress
has forbidden the sale Of food contain
ing alum In the District OF Columbia.
The highest authorities condemn their
use. DR.. s. w. Johnson, for instance,
Professor Of Chemistry at Yale College,
says: Bread made with a baking
powder containing alum must yield
soluble alumina salt with the gastric
Juice, and must, therefore, act as a
poison"
It Is well known that these so-called
"cheap" goods are made from alum or
the very cheapest materials. One Of
them was recently analysed at Yale
College and found to be- onequarter
sharp pointed grains Of ground flint.
Others are filled with sulphuric acid,
and salts Of lead are also found in
them.
In baking powders be sure to get a
reputable well-known cream Of tartar
brand and never buy from peddIerS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Not All His.

A brand-new young father had been
talking blue streak about his baby
at one of the Brooklyn clubs. After
he had gone away one of the weary
listeners said:
ITO hear him take on you'd think his
was the only. youngster ever. Why,
hang it, they say baby is born every
five minutes in New York City,"
eyes," responded an elderly man,
who had once been young father him.
self, ''but, you see, they're not all his"
Come to think of it, that's probably
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is blood
or constitutional disease and In order to cure 1t
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country for
years, and is regular prescriptions. It Is COM
posed Of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on tho
the two ingredients Is what produces such won
derful results In curing Catarrh. Send for teS-
timonialS, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
EalIs Family Pills are the best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Brieht's Disease Cured.

Whitehall, ILL.,, Dec. IA case has
been recorded in this place recently,
which upsets the theory Of many ply
sicians that Bright's Disease is incur
able. It is the case Of Mr.. Lon Man
ley, whom the doctors told that he
could never recover Mr. Manley tells
the story Of his case and how he was
cured in this way:
II began using Dodd's Kidney Pills
after the doctors had given me up.
For four or five years had Kidney,
Stomach and Liver Troubles; was a
general wreck and at times would
get down with my back so bad that |
could not turn myself in bed for three
or four days at time.
81 had several doctors and at last
they told me I had Bright's Disease,
and that could never get we'll. l
commenced to use Dodd's Kidney Pills
and am now able to do all my work
and am all right. most heartily rec
ommend Dodd's Kidney Pills and am
very thankful for the cure they work
ed in my case. They saved my life
after the doctors had given me up"
There are 2,242 foreign students in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Possible Explanation.

'"There's one thing in the Scriptures
that puzzles me-" said the old doctor,
"and that is how to account for the lon
gevity Of the ancients."
"Of course, this is merely a theory Of
my own" rejoined the parson, as a mer-
~ twinkle appeared in his off eye, ''but
Ae fact that there was but few physi-
Cans in those days may have had some
thing to do with it."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Versatility.

Towne-I could scarcely refrain from
laughing at Dumley's fancee when she
remarked that he was $50 versatile"
Browne-Well, he is rather versatile.
Towne-What? He's a regular idiot.
Browne-Yes, but he's so many differ
emit kinds Of an idiot.-Philadelph
Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
No Danger.

"Look here, old man." said the tonso-
rial artist to the restless man in the
chair, "if you don't keep still I'm liable
to cut you"
ooh, Pm not afraid of that" rejoined
the helpless victim, "as long as you con-
time using that razor"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Every Walk in Life.

A A Boyce,
@ farmer, liv-
ing three and
q half miles
fro N Tren-
t o n, M o.,
says: "a Sc;
we're cold set
tied in my.
kidneys and.
developed SO:
quickly that
I was obliged
to lay off
work on &C
count Of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Sure Indication.

Knox-Piker must be financially en-
barrassed.
Blox-Why do you think so?
Knox-He is beginning to smoke 10
cent cigars and his wife dresses better
than formerly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
One OF MANY.

Naggsby-I say, old man, what do
you do when you get home at an early
hour in the morning and find you have
forgotten your night key?
Jaggsby-Oh, don't have to do very
much. simply press the button and my
wife does the rest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

Remember, Algernon, that your best
girl can buy better ready-made poems
than you could write in a thousand
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
Epitaph.

He had a cold and-who can tell!-
He might perchance have gotten well;
But everything folks said would cure
He took. The end was swift and sure.
aShingtOn Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

A speed Of 10000 words an hour was
reached In a recent test Of the Polish
and Virag system Of telegraphy between
Berlin and Frankfort, Germany.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

We are never without bottle Of piso's
Cure for Consumption in our house.
Mrs. e. NJ. Swayze, Wakita, Okla, April
IT. 1901.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

II you want creamery prices do as
the creameries do, use JUNE TINT
BUTTER COLOR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING sTRuP for Children
teething; softens tho gums, reduces inflammation al'
lays pain, cures wind colo. Is cents bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

rIYc Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
I'll first day's of DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Re-
storer Send FREE 90 trial bottle and treatse
DR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

Orange Of the tint Of the sunset is said
to be the color Of hope,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

The total income of ell American
farmers last year was about $5,500,0O0,-
OOO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

What we hope ever to do with ease
we must learn first to do with diligence
johnson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

A bride is highly priced, yet she is
given away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26
FOR WON EN-


covery which cleanses and -S
heals all inflammation of the mucous
membrane wherever located.
In local treatment of female Ills Pax
tine is invaluable. Used as douche It
is a revelation in cleansing and healing
power it kills all disease germs which
cause inflammation and discharges.
Thousands of letters from women
prove that it is the greatest cure for
leucorrhOea ever discovered.
Paxtine never fails to cure pelvic
catarrh, nasal catarrh, sore throat, sore
mouth and sore eyes, because these
diseases are all caused by Inflammation
of the mucous membrane.
For cleansing, whitening and pre-
serving the teeth we challenge the
world to produce its equal.
Physicians and specialists everywhere
prescribe and endorse Paxtine, and thou.
sandsof Observation-Disclosures roveits value.
At druggists, or sent postpaid 50 cts.
A large trial package and book OF
instructions absolutely free. Write
The r. Paxton Co., Dept 6 Boston, Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-26

so.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Refused to be comforted.

Frank Shealy, our popular County
Treasurer, has been going about IN
sack cloth and ashes lately and re-
fused to be comforted. His woe
begone countenapce as plainly SAID
az if the words were printed IN great
big capital letters ''Uneeda Biscuit
he had the appearance of "a link OF
sweetness long drawn out" and had
acorner" on all the soda crackers and
sardines in town-sll because be has
been keeping bachelors hall. Poor
Frank, We pitted from the great
depth of our heart, but then misery
loves company. he is all smiles and
sunshine today and marches around
as proud as a boy in his first pair OF
new boots.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
As Others See Us.

Mr.. W. T. Martin. one OF Columbia's
most prominent and successful gro
GERS, paid a business trip to our town
last Thursday. Writing back to this
Editor after his return home he pays
the following just and truthful
tribute to our beautiful little town:
Il was surprised at the changes in
your 'villsge'-I ought to say your
city. The surburbs of the grand old
town of Lexington surpasses Colum-
bia when you take all into considera-
ton, The good people, the honest
toilers of Lexington county, deserve
credit for having such town popu-
tssed by honest, big hearted people "
Lexington makes her most graceful
bow in recognition OF this deserved
compliment.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Hammer.

DIVINE SERVICES
ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev. J. G. Graichen, Pastor.
Jst. Sunday II a. NJ, Lexington.
1st Sunday, evening a: 7:3O. Lexington.
End. Sunday II m, Lexington.
Srd. Sunday II g. M, Lexington.
4th. Sunday. evening at 7:30 Lexington.
Sunday school service every Sunday
morning at $3.50.
APPOINTMENTS OF REV. GEORGE s. BEAgDEN
Nazareth, E. Lutheran, First Sunday.
st. John. E. Lutheran, Third Sunday.
Providence, E. Lutheran, 4th Sunday.
His address is 1109 Elmwood Avenue.
Columbia, S, c., where parties wishing to
correspond with him can address him.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES:
Rev. Mr.. Wallace, Pastor.
End. Sunday II 8. m. and 7:3O p, m.
LEXINGTON CIRCUIT N. E. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. ". E. BARRE, Pastor.
LIST Sunday, Hebron II am. Shiloh 81 pm.
I'd Sunday, Horeb liam. Lexington 33pn.
Sd Sunday, Shiloh II am. Hebron 81 p
9TH Sunday, Lexington II am. Horeb 81 pm
Lexington: Sunday school service every
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
BarnsoIes.

The people Of the county as well
rs the prospective candidates have
the choice Of three barbecues next
Saturday, es follows:
Reeder Brothers, at Edmunds, on
the Perry extension of the Southern
Railway.
Sox & Hammer, in tbe Oak Grove
settlement, between here and 90
lumbia, in Switzer neck.
Haltiwapger & Amick, at Hilton,
in the Fork, on Columbia, Newberry
and Laurens railroad.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
r. =. .. Routes.

is not the purpose Of the depart
ment TO disturb routes already estab-
lished unless they are mani.estly
unnecessary but as long as all routes
that are ask forcannot be Established
because of the lack of sufi cient money,
the routes that will supply the greater
number of families should have pref
erence.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
A DELIGHTED Party.

A gsy party of the young people
of the town and vicinity went to
Charleston Saturday and spent Sun
day at the Isles OF Palms. They had
a fine time and greatly enjoyed the
trip. The following are the names
of those who went: Misses Maggie,
Eva and Kate Derrick, Sue Caugh-
man, and Hattie Roberts. Messrs.
Ed and Heber Barre, Simon Caugh-
man, Johnnie Roberts and Taily
Keisler.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Dots from Ella.

70 the Editor of the Dispatch:
The health of our community is
not very good as a kind CT cold is
among US.
Crops are coming out from where
they were, but yet they are bad back
ward for the time of year.
The threshing machine was in our
midst Saturday, but the yield was
poor.
Rev. W. II. Roof delivered an
eloquent sermon to large copgrega-
tion at St. Psul's last Sunday from
Rev iii: /.
Mr.. A. W. Ballentine, of the Pine,
Ridge section, visited at his aunts,
Mrs. NJ. J. Ballentine, last Sunday.
There was prayer service at Mr..
Irwin Fry's last Sunday evening.
Prof. K. A. Price, a graduate of
Lenoir College, Hickory, N. G, open
ed school at Pineville Academy Mon
day.
Prof. L A. Sease we understand
has been elected President of the
Cotton Seed Oil Mill at Prosperity.
Miss Frances Lindler, of this sec
ton, opened school at Pond Branch
Monday. The patrons made a wise
selection when they reelected her as
teacher.
Prof. W. B Sbealy, formerly of
Lone Star, but now of Little Noun
tain, visited his fathers, Mr.. A. W.
Shealy, recently.
Rev. Marlborough will begin pro.
tracted service tomorrow at Beulah.
There will also be q ren's Day
at that place the frss sasy in
August.
Mess-s. G. Sease, P. B. Warner
and j. J, Long have been appointed
trustees of Pineville Academy, Dis
etrics No. g.
The Sunday schools of Rev. W. Fl.
Roof's charge are looking forward
with great anxiety to their reunion,
which is to be held at St. James
church on Saturday, the Sth of
August.
Protracted service will start at Mt.
Pleasant the fourth Sunday Of this
month. Preparatory service on Sat
urday evening; communion on Sun
day; Rev. S. G Ballentiae is expected
on Monday ard TO stand behind the
cross as mouth piece for his 1cd.
Miss Amanda Slealy, who attend
ed school at Lone Star last session,
also Miss Cora Bailentiae, who at
tended school at Palmetto Collegiate
Institute, ore spending their vacation
at home. G..
July Is, 1908.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Date Postponed.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Dear Sir: Change the date of the
good roads meeting to the goth CT
August instead of the lst. Senator
B. r. Tillman will attend on the 20 h
but cannot be present sooner. I
think it best to make the change.
J. IT. Counts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
For Sale.

A farm of ninety acres more or less,
near Ella post cfice; about 65 acres
open. Good pasture, good water and
very good BUILDINGS. Also a young
orchard of about Is acres with about
1900 young trees.
For further particulars and terms
apply to j. q. PRICE,
July 22, 1903. Ella, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
The Old Hickory Wagon

The Old Hickory Wagon
Has the reputation of being TIE
best wagon on the market. For
durability. excellency of workman
ship and cheapness, it stands with
out an equal. It is built for use and
not for ornament. These wagons
are for sale by the Gregory -Rhe
Mule Company, Columbia, who in
yite the people to call and inspect
these wagons.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
NEWBERRY COLLEGE

Chartered in 1856 Stands for
thorough college WORT; under positive
Christian Influences, and at moderate
cost
Tuition $40 Twenty thousand
dollar recitation hall in process of
erection.
Mkt session begins September %.
Address
GEO B. CROMER, President.
July 23-tf Newberry, S. G
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Fer Sale.

A desirable place, 800 yards from
the Palmetto Collegiate Institute. A
good cottage thereon, 12 acres OF
land with plenty of water. For
terms apply to
Miss Hattie E. Seay,
Lexington, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Mill Business Continued.

I have rented the Andrew Lorick
Flour and Grist Mills and will run
them as usual, giving entire satisfac
tion to my patrons from whom 1 So
licit patronage. j. K. Swygert.
July 20, 1903-2w3S
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
W0FFORD COLLEGE,
sPARTANBERG, S. G.

sPARTANBERG, S. G.
HENRY N. SNYDER, Lift. D., M. A Pres
-Four full College courses. Favor
able surroundings. Gymnasium. Ath-
letic Ground. Lecture Course. Ii
brary Facilities. Next session begins
September %, 1903 For catalogue
apply to J. A. GAMEWELL,
Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22

index to New Advertisements.
Ruts Baga-The nsuIman Hrug
Company.
Wodord College.
Notice.. K. Swygert.
Mill Business Continued-J. K
Swygert.
Newberry College.
Desirable Farm for Sale-Shelton
Hammer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Notice..

ALI, PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
n Es ate of An lrew j. Loritk deceased,
ere hereby notified that they must make
payment to the undersigned, on or before
the 18th day OF September, 1903, aud those
holding claims against said Estate must
present them, properly attested. to
J. K, SWYGERT,
Eexecntor Est. A. J.Lorlek, dec.
July -. 1903. 3w39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
BarbeGue.

T WILL FURNISH A FIRST CLASS
i barbecue and refreshments On August
9Th, 1903, at Mr.. Austin Meetze's place. %
miles north OF Spring Hill. Every effort
will be made to make the day an enjoyable
one. There will be music and dancing for
the young folk. Come one, Come all.
JOSEPH w. MEETZE.
July Is. 1908. 4w39.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Land Sale

T WILL SELL UNDER TAN EXE-
1 cution at public sale. before the court
house door, on the first Monday in August
next. at the usual hour OF sac, the follow
ing real estate to Wit;
Estate of Abso'am Wingard, % acres,
more or less, bounded on the north by G.
B. Wingard. east by T. A. Hegman. south
and west by H. 4 and Mary Wlngard.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
IT. H. CAUGHMAN. S. L C,
Lexington. S. c., July Is, 1903 2T37.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Desirable Farm for Sale.

I off-r my place for sale, part OF
the Mat J Rucker homestead, con-
sisting of 1S5 acres of land, 6 room
dwelling, good barn and stables and
other convenient buildings. Place
located in Sandy Run township, l
mile north Sandy Run creek. 4 miles
west of Congarae river, 6 miles east
of Swansea and Castor.
Price $1,000.
Shelton Hammer.
july %, 1903-tf
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Your Banking,

No matter how small, no matter
how large, The Home Bank will give
Il careful attention. Get a safety
deposit box for your valuable papers
before they are all gone.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Wanted,

Two hundred thousand feet OF
lumber. Boards and framing, sound
and square. n. q. Driggers,
SO Columbis, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-22
Money to Loan.

WE ARE PREPARED TO NEGOTI-
w ate loans promptly iu sums of $500
and upward: on improved farming lands in
Lexington county. Long time and easy
terms. No commissions. Borrower pays
actual expenses of preparation Of papers.
THOMAS & GIBBES.
Cclumbia S. g,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

The Occidental Fruit Store are hand
ling fresh rhubarb from Hawaii.
The Occidental Fruit Store on King
and Alakea streets have fresh rhubart
from Hawaii.
A consignment of new household fur
niture will be sold at 10 a. m. tomorrow
at Morgans new salesrooms, AZ Queen
street.
All mortgage sales advertised by
JAS F. Morgan today will be held at
his new salesrooms, AZ Queen street. at
e. o'clock noon.
geon, has moved to the corner of PEN
sacola and Wilder avenue. His tele-
phone number is Blue 2126.
Embroideries and remnants in dry
goods this week at the Pacific Import
CO. List and reduced prices published
today in their advertisement.
The list of officers elected at the meet
ing of the stockholders of NJ. w. Nc
Chesney & Sons. Ltd, who are to serve
for the ensuing year, is published elseS
where.
At the monumental works of ]. c..
Axtell on Alakea street can be seen a
fine memorial stone design of a broken
shaft made for well known resi-
dent of this city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-19
A RARE SPECIMEN.

Last Friday afternoon, while tramp
ing in the valley below the Pail, John r.
Dickson stumbled against a loose rock,
which, upon giving away, excited his
curiosity. He stopped to examine the
cavity made and after removing the
stones ana earth found peculiarly
shaped jar, which he broke open. There
fell out tablet, on which was engraved
in ancient characters, these signs:
0D1VS'
Upon referring this strange find to
his companion, E. r. Bath, the lat
ter readily filled out the missing letters
and exclaimed:
douglas! This refers to the
Douglas Patent Closet, guaran-
teed against all breakage and the an
noyance of running water"