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notable instance being the case Of the
Cape of Good Hope issues of 1861 In
making up a plate for printing the one
penny stamps. q careless employee in
serted a single four-penny stereotype,
and a one-penny cut therefore got in
the four-penny plate In consequence.
each sheet of the one-penny contained
a four-penny printed In red, while each
sheet of the four-penny contained a
one-penny printed in blue. Very few
of these errors are known. however.
The one-penny blue. which Is the rarer,
is worth about $3.50. No unused copy
is believed TO exist
The three lire 1860 Tuscany stamp Is
among the high priced varieties, an
unused copy being worth $500.
During the first British occl>9ancy
of the Transvaal a one-penny stamp
was printed with the word TraAsvaaI
spelled Transvral" The error oc-
CURED once in each sheet of eighty
stamps, and this error makes the par
ticular stamp worth about $3.50.
Few stcmps of any pretensfons to
artistic designs are yet rated among
the rarities, but among these few are
the 1859 issues of Ceylon, notably the
four and eight penny, imperforate.
These stamps are regarded as works
OF art. The four-penny has brought
at sale as high as $3.50.
There are great many other stamps
OF high value Specimens worth 500
are common among large collections.
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but a crude affair. whose typographical
appearance would not be Endorsed by
the humblest printer in all Christen-
DOM
The stamp that Renotiere valued so
highly is the most precious of all the
gems in the realm of philately. 1t is
a British Guiana 1-cent issue of 1885,
and only one genuine specimen of this
stamp is known to exist. While its
owner estimates it's worth at more
than $4,000, experts do not agree that
it would bring that figure If offered for
sale. but say they would have no diff
Guilty in disposing of it for $4,000
or $4,000.
This very valuable stamp was a
product of the infancy of stamps; for
fifty years ago this method of postage
paying was only in its experimental
stage. In 1856 British Guiana was
awaiting a supply of stamps from Eng
land and, pending its arrival two pro-
visional stamps were issued. These
were crude affairs and were printed
from type set up in the Office of the
Oficial Gazette. AS It was desired
TO give an artistic tone to the stamp
the printers stuck in the center an
old wood cut representing brig in full
sail at sea. This picture was taken
from the columns of the paper, in
which it was used to head the shipping
advertisements. The stamps printed
from this design were Of one and four
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scarcity, and itsNscarcity is due to the
fact that the postoffice of Honolulu
burned shortly after the issue was
put on sale and the entire stock
was destroyed. This stamp was set UP
In a printers office with the aid of or
binary type and some fancy border.
The stamp today is worth $780, or
$4,000 times It's face value before it
was used.
Each one of set of four stamps is
sued for use in Moldavia, a province of
Roumania, in 1858, is rated of con-
siderable worth. These stamps were
all printed by hand on colored paper
The catalogue. value OF these stamps
today is as follows:
q paras, printed In black on rose
paper, $500; "a paras. printed in blue
on green paper, 500: 10S paras, print
ed In blue on rose paper. 5000.
But the 81 paras, printed in blue on
blue paper, is greater rarity than
any of its companions. Catalogues do
not generally give its value, but an un-
used copy has sold for 1880
Among the rare stamps issued in this
country, the provisional issue of the
postmaster at Miilbury, Mass, stands
near the top of the list. 1t is of the
denomination of five cents, was printed
In 1S47 and bears the portrait of Wash
ington. 1t was printed in black on a
blush paper and is worth today $500.
ERRORS have contributed in no small
part to the value of some stamps, a
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cent denominations. and 1t is the for
mer that is SO rare. The four-cent
stamp is priced in catalogues today at
1925. The single specimen of the one
cent in existence is described as being
dark magenta in color and slightly
rubbed 1t is initiated "E. d. w. and
dated April 1, the year not being dis
tinct enough to be read.
There Is another stamp of British
Guiana that is a great rarity 1t was
printed in 1850 and is of the two-cent
variety. Its use was limited, and but
eleven copies of this queer, circular
stamp are known. 1t is worth $4,000
copy. although the twelve-cent
stamp of the same design may be
had. according to catalogue. for $3.50.
The Post Office Mauritius is one
of the most valuable stamps. 1t de-
rives its title from the fact that the
inscription Post Office was substi-
tuted for Post Paid" by the watch
maker who engraved it. Five hundred
copies of the one-penny and an equal
number of the two-penny were printed
from single dies before the authorities
became disguised with the tedious pro-
cess of producing the stamps one at a
time Less than twenty-five of these
have been preserved and of these the
unused are worth $4,000; the used few
hundred dollars less
The two-cent blue Hawaiian stamp of
1891 IS very valuable on account of its
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equipped with the latest Improvements
there is instant communication with
the interior of the cab, so that any
one riding inside may control every
movement. Leaning back Iuxuriously
on the heavily upholstered cushions
one may by the pressure of finger
stop or start the car, turn In to one
side or the other and accelerate or
retard the speed
There are two means OF communica-
ton between the interior Of the cab
and the chauffeurs. The driver may be
reached by telephone or by electric
signals. The actual distance between
the driver and the one driven is. incl
dentally. probably less than three feet.
In winter, however, the difference be-
tween the two positions may be equiv
alent 10 that which separates Maine
from California. The temperature
may be zero or below, with an icy
wind. while in the car a lady may be
riding with bare neck and shoulders
with the temperature at eighty.
The telephone between these two
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locker for his cigars so placed that no
heat may reach the tobacco. Swing
ing within easy reach of his hand there
will be an electric cigar lighter with
an ornate clip for cutting the ends Of
his cigars. A touch of button and a
flame instantly leaps from the lighter
TO be extinguished by another touch.
There will be writing desk folded
up ingeniously beneath the upholstery
well supplied with ink, pens and blot
ters, and even a brand of stationery
especially prepared for the occasion.
This automobile paper is stamped with
the number of the car, with the express
sive phrase engraved beneath it zen
route" There will be pockets arranged
for carrying books and magazines.
1t is but a few years at most since
the attention of the driver of closed
carriage could only be obtained by
hammering on the windows or, in the
most luxurious equipages. by pulling
a cord Such cord at best could i'm
part no very definite informant ton. To-
day in the driving of an automobile
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so mucli an hour, plus the materials
employed for putting it in order.
And as for clothes, From goggles
and an endless variety of automobile
wells TO the different weight coats for
the varied seasons, it would bewilder
an ordinary pedestrian to choose from
among so many
And the end is not yet. The automo-
bile jewelry has not been selected. Hat
pins with horns. wheels. machines and
other designs for the head are seen.
Chatelaine watches and wrist watches
are displayed as well. not to mention
brooches and the numerous trinkets
that a woman uses on her toilette, all
designed to be used only when auto
MODELLING. Man is not exempt from this
horns. lanterns wheels and anything
connected with an automobile may dan
gle on his leather auto waistcoat if
he is so inclined.
In fact what one spends upon his au-
tomobile depends largely upon the size
of his purse and the strength of his in
clinations.
1t may come as a surprise to many
to learn how every desire is anticipated
in the finest automobiles The Ameri-
can parlor car has often been held up
as model of compactness and comfort.
The modern automobile of the more ex-
pensive typeSmakes the most luxurious
railroad car seem barren by COMPARE
son. 1t is difficult to imagine how lux
ury within such narrow boundaries
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could be carried further The UP 10
date automobilist. If he be willing to
pay the price, may dine in his private
car. write. read, make an elaborate
toilet. control his machine by telephone
or by electric signals without inter
ruptng a pace of a mile minute
In the tests of high speed in long
runs the American cars have been beat
en- by foreign rivals. But in point of
comfort and luxury the newer Ameri-
can models. 1t is safe to say, stand
alone. Considered as a boudoir. for in
stance. the cabs of an automobile may
be somewhat cramped, but it can COM
pare very favorably in point of equip
ment with any similar interior. Here
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my lady" will find mirrors conve-
niently placed. even hand mirrors, as
on her dressing table. There are cleo
trio lights so distributed that any IL
Elimination desired may be thrown upon
any object There are spacious leather
bags with compartments into which fit
elegant cut glass bottles with silver
tops for carrying a variety of toilet
preparations. In one of these cars there
is even a diminutive wash stand, with
running water concealed beneath the
leather upholstery
man will find still another class Of
comforts. He can make himself quite
as much at home in this luxurious in
terror as his wife. There will be a
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Giving Ones Command.

Inc little ivory dial suggests q taste
fuI menu. with list Of possible or
ders. There is an inconsptcuous but.
ton before each word These ordefa
or directions anticipate the pleasure ef
the automobilist By making IL possible
for him TO go faster or slower. TO go
ahead or turn to the right or left. or TO
turn around, TO stop or to start or 70
go home. The instant one OF thess
buttons Is pressed on the dial IN the
cab Of the car a buzzer BEN sounds u
the dial In front Of the driver, and 90
word indicated within Is flashed -
by an electric light suddenly appesrSzE
beneath the corresponding word On EsEs
second dial.
The contrfvance has a practical utSS-
ity quite apart from it's mere couvez1-
ence. The driver OF pair OF horars
may safely enough give them thar
heads for moment while he turns to
the open door OF the carriage TO gek
direction. The picture Of a lady or
gentleman reaching far out OF the win
dow of the carriage door while thu
driver makes q similar contortion IN
order to get within range Is. OF course.
familiar. Such an arrangement would
be quite out of the question In driving
an automobile. The chauffeur cannot
for q moment leave the machine to
gives him a variety OF directions with
out for an instant distract1ng his at
tention.
The cars may now be fitted with an
ingenious buffet. which Is capable OF
supplying ones wants without being IN
the way. These buffet attachments fold
up into remarkably small Dimensions
and are strapped on the running hoard
at the side OF the car. From this point
OF vantage they may be opened VITA
out stopping the machine
In some Of the largest and most ela6-
crate limousine bodies the center viii
sometimes be taken up with station-
airy table. A set Of table racks similar
to those used on an ocean liner In
rough weather Is carried to be used
when the car Is in motion on rough
roads Many OF the similar cars are
equipped with tables which fold up
against the side when not IN use. There
are even cars whose seats may BE-
converted into beds. 40 that one may
live aboard and enjoy all the comforts
of home.
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Zones 10 flexible tube hanging In "a
interior OF the cab. The other sra es
the telephone is equipped with q small
megaphone-lfka attachment within .
few inches Of the drivers ear. II 10
always possible 70 ring up the chauf-
feur IN this case and be sure OF ssktinS
him on thu line. The receiver In the
cab Is. besides. supplied with q small
bellows. 50 that by merely pressing
this a low whistle viii be sounded at
the other and OF the line, which will
intantly catch the chauffeurss attain
ton.
The electric signal. new festa=s OF
the automobiles and only found u khs
most costly cars. Is intended 70 sknpIi-
fy the telephone. With the aid OF this
signal device any ons riding IN the car
practically controls the machine az any
instant. The device makes II pczszbts
TO keep in instant touch with the
chauffeur and give him a varisey OF
directions merely by touching a BUTTON
At the side OF the car an incorEpscu-
Gus little dial OF ivory IL placed. 1tted
with a series OF buttons. which kre n
turn electrically connected with = stnn-
liar dial directly before the chaufeuE.
1t Is. OF course. possible 70 touch the
signal buttons with very IHkts enore
without even rising from he luxurious
cushions OF the cab. The renaarkabis
degree Of luxury attained IL made pos
sible In autorobiling, II Is a matter %
some pride, by the product Of Anneri-
can ingenuity, the accompanying pho.
bia car II Is. OF course. generally re-
cognized that IN point OF luxury and
convenience American railroad ears
readily lead the world The same claim
may be made for the best American
automobiles
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Necessary Luxuries.

But with all this outlay he has only
equipped his machine. He himself has
not been provided with the proper
clothing for automobiling. So he looks
up the agent Of the Society to Limit
the Size Of Great Fortunes and pro-
cceds to invest.
Leather robes with pockets robes
lined with astrakhan or expensive furs,
goggles and a cap are the first neces
sites Ten years ago auto apparel WAS
unknown Now, all has been changed
by the introduction of the touring car,
and the most skillful tailors and re-
nowned modistes in the world have
brought forward beautiful and prac-
teal creations that are adapted 10 the
different needs Of the new sport Hand
some cloth. silk, satin-gum, linen and
pongee coats, wraps, hats and wells
are found in the greatest profusion.
IN fact, if the owner of motor ear
bought a complete wardrobe of the
magnificent clothing that is made for
his use he would probably find that the
cost of it would exceed the value of
his machine. In the matter of an over
coat alone he can spend as much as
$3.50 if he so desires, if his fancy
leans toward expensive furs. All auto
garments with sleeves have wind cuffs
attached on the inside with elastic at
the wrists. The seams. when water
proof, are sewn ana cemenleQ Spe-
cial boots and leggins are not only
desirable but necessary for automobile
ing. and gloves of every Imaginable de-
scription are temptingly arrayed for
the downfall of him inoculated wit.
motorphohia
But if the man who owns an auto
mobile can separat. himself from a
small fortune by additional expenses
in the way of accessories and clothing,
the woman who is th.. happy possessor
of one finds even greater temptation
placed i'm her way. One of the first
things she does is to have her mono
gram placed on IT, This may be of
heavy brass, highly polished and ar
tistically executed. or she may have a
specially designed one of solid silver.
She usually has the added expense of
a chauffeur. who receives any sum
from a hundred month up. Her ma
chine is left at the shop for repairs at
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By Elizabeth Haight Strong

II ~ AAA5tAA -DAA r-ANolaAtb4Ac AoAA1
paid from steen dollars UP.
principally up. Tor 1t that all
You have 10 do is TO set in and direct
your chauffeur where you wish TO go.
You think you've bought your machine.
IN reality. you've bought. as it were.
skeleton upon which TO hang. screw,
swing or place. as many articles at so
much per, as the Mayfiower has been
credited with carrying when the Pill
grims brought it to anchor in Cape
Cod Harbor. Tho number Of those
articles has never really been known.
but one thing is certain. and that is.
that there is always something new
being found that came across" in the
time-honored ship. And something new
Is always being found that should go
with the automobile. The meritorious
features Of these auto accessories are
praised so enthusiastically that the
owner Of the new machine feels guilty
Of willful neglect does he fail to add
them 10 his automobile. They not only
include everything of mechanical ma
ture, but all the comforts Of home.
bath tub being practically the only ex-
cepuon.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-02-22
The Biz Sale.

When Herman Bros. Co. put on a
special sale the people of Lexington
and Holmes County knew right away
that the prices have been cut down
to the very bottom ard their profits
given to their customers.
All day Saturday the store was
packed to the doors with customers
and not single one left the building
without purchasing a nice bill of
goods, the inducements being so great
that it is impossible to go away with
out making purchase.
This dry goods house has made a
reputation of selling goods Just as
advertised" and never allows a custo-
mer to leave the store not perfectly
satisfied. The people of Holmes
County nave not for some time had
an opportunity Of buying such great
bargains in dry goods, clothing. shoes
and groceries, until this Purchasing
Power Sale Of the Roby & Jones sac
rifcad stock was started last Satur-
day by Herman Bros. Co. You can
buy the most desirable merchandise
at almost your own price.
There is nothing reserved, but eve
rything is marked down and goes at
greatly reduced figures. 1t
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-02-22

A very delightful dance was given
at Sargent's Hall last evening by Mr..
and Mrs. R. P. Clack, in honor of
their sister, Miss Searson, of South
Carolina. This affair was a success
in every particular, and will long be
remembered by those participating.
During the evening a German, con-
sisting of many pretty figures, was
led by Mr.. Clack and Mrs. Sydney
Smith, Of South Carolina. Among
the fortunate ones in attendance
were: DR.. and Mrs. r. H. Baker, Mr..
and Mrs. WI. Walton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Plnkerton, Misses Searson, Mccain,
Mary Dyer, Adele Herbert, Matte
Mcleod, Katherine Walton and Mrs.
Smith. Messrs. Ike 4. Pickens, Dy-
son, R. G. McBee, Garrett Herbert,
Sam KERN, Burwell,H. Levy, J. Levy,
Baxter Wilson, StigIer, Mccain
Franklin, of Durant, Neville, of Cas-
Italian, Evans, of Canton, and Scar
son, of Aberdeen; Dalton McBee.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-02-22

Sidney Johnson, a young man who
had been working on a plantation at
Howard for some time, came here
last Saturday, on his way home at
Clay, Kentucky, and while spending
the night here, claimed to have fallen
among thieves who separated him
from his money, about sixty dollars.
His complaints caused the arrest of
two or three parties, but nothing
looking like robbery could be shown,
and the most that could be made out
of the case was a fine of forty dollars
against G. Edens, on the ground Of
procuring liquor for the man. The
case was tried in the mayors court,
Tuesday, and the town was represent
ed by Hon. E. F. Noel. -Durant
News
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-02-22
Sheriff W. W. Wilburn went to

Sheriff W. W. Wiburn went to
Gwin Tuesday on official business.
f. c. Mayfeld and son, Walter, of
Durant, were here Monday on bust
ness.
c. r. Dicken, Jr., of Durant, greet
ed friends here Monday.
Seed potatoes, onion sets and gar
den seed at KERN Bros.
Miss Josie Burton, of Pickens, was
the attractive guest of W. W. Will
burn and family this week.
S. d. Bailey and sister, Miss Pagie,
of Acona, spent Monday in our city.
Mrs. Kate Sails and little Miss
Maggie May Earth, of Durant, were
the cherished guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. j. Peters Tuesday.
French market and morning Joy
coffee at Watson's.
Leroy Hines, we regret to learn,
is suffering with a severe attack of
pneumonia.
H. V. Thornton, of Thornton, was
here Monday on constable business.
Mrs. Marvin Stanley, of Bee Lake.
came over on visit to relatives
Monday.
Our big reduction sale closes Mar.
3rd. Pickens. Barrett Co.
A. G. Rogers and son, of Ebenezer,
were appreciated business visitors to
Lexington Saturday.
! Mrs. w. H. Hutter, of Memphis, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. W. l.. KERN has returned
| from visit of several months to her
daughter. at Sharkey.
A. r. Frazier went to Owens Mon
day to look after property interests.
7 Will c. Red, Jr., of Durant. has
gone to st. 10, No., to accept posi-
tion.
Rev. VIM. Megginson, a prominent
Sunday school worker, will deliver ad-
dresses on Sunday school matters, at
the Presbyterian Church, at Lexing-
ton, Monday afternoon and night,
March 5. All are cordially invited to
. attend the meetings.
, Ear Corn and Timothy May
tor sas@. >. w. Ashermft.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-02-22

Hon. G. W. Carlisle, whilom state
treasurer Of Mississippi, died Sunday
at Battle Creek, Mich, aged fifty
years.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. L ..
7. Morgan, of Durant Monday.
E. V. Ashley took business trip
to Durant Saturday.
T. J. Jordan made Greenwood a
visit on business Monday.
New mangoes and pickles at Wat
sons.
R. P. Clack, our popular stock and
cotton broker, spent the fore part of
the week in the Crescent City.
Morris Lewis, the capable president
of the Merchants and Farmers Rank,
was at West yesterday on business
connected with the branch bank at
that point.
Road contractor s. j. Brown was
up from Ebenezer Tuesday on bust
ness.
Prices cheaper than ever at Pick
ems Barrett Co. during the next week.
Miss Floyd Wilson is the charming
guest of Miss Herminie Haverkamp,
at Yazoo City, this week.
Miss Ophelia Swinney departed
Sunday evening for Hattiesburg to
enter the new sanitarium as trained
nurse.
r. c. Rodgers, of the Bowling
Green yicinage. soiourned in Lexing.
ton Saturday.
John H. Wherry, of Durant, mingled
with his many friends here Monday.
A sample of corn cross bred by Mr.
G. L. Stevens, near Acona, will com
pare favorably with the best corr
raised in the bottoms, although Mr.
Stevens produced it on what may be
termed average hill land that was moi
fertilized. 1t is also little earlier
and people wishing to change theil
seed corn would do well to procure il
from him.
Market price paid for country pro
duce at Watson's.
Mrs. G. c. Swinney and children
visited friends at Greenwood las
week.
VIM. Harris, colored, is new sub
scriber is this paper.
Mrs. G. S. Wyatt, Tignal. Ga, i
an appreciated addition to the sub
scription list of this paper.
r. A. Povall has exchanged a pol
tion of the Bermudeza plantation 70
S. O. Stiglers residence and ist i
Lexington.
S. ]. Nabors, of Owens. peregrir
ated our busy marts Saturday.
e Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Z. Dean al
/, rived from Leland Sunday evening
0 Mr.. Dean returned to Leland Monday
: but Mrs. Dean will spend some tim
:. on a visit to the parental home.