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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
2oo-Year-old Butter.

Chez is used in India as is butter in
America and European countries, and in
fact is butter, so prepared that it never
grows stale, instances being known OF
it's preservation for as long as 200
years. In preparing ghee, butter is
boiled until all the watery particles and
curds have been thrown off by repeated
skimmings. When the liquor is clear oil
it is poured into a vessel to cool. When
cooled it is in graduated form, and will
keep for years without becoming rancid
or Of bad odor. Ghee has been found in
deserted castles, where Is must have
been left more than two centuries ago.
Popular Mechanics.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Away with the Currycomh.

Still another humane movement in Syr-
acuse which has the distinction of be-
ing unique originated with the Syracuse
fire department. the chew of which,
John p Qu:gley, some months ago sent
out an order by which he abolished the
use of currycombs in his department,
and expressed himself thoroughly con-
vinced that the currycomb in the hands
of the average man is an instrument Of
torture to the horse. The shingling of
the foretop Of horses is also ordered to
be dispensed with, the foretop and name
Of horses being now allowed to grow.
AS a substitute for the currycomb Chief
Ouigley recommended the use of fiber
cloth or fiber brush.-Vogue.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Rahu English.

The English language has pitfalls for
others than our continental neighbors.
In illustration Of this an instructive
anecdote has recently been imported
from India. 1t is to the effect that when
a battalion Of the Middlesex regiment
was ordered to take part in q recent
ceremonial parade at Delhi. the com
handing officer determined to refit it
with new boots. He accordingly tele-
graphed to a Calcutta firm: Send one
thousand pairs of boots for Middlesex
by next train.'' Days passed and no
boots arrived The colonel's anxiety in
creased hourly. Just when he had be-
come almost frantic the Babu mansSS>@-
in Calcutta sent him this telegram: "Or-
der received. but not compfehende=-
Male seq know, ditto, female sex; mid
die sex, however, not known. PLEASE
send specimen" - Cosmopolitan Finan-
cipF
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
RETURN OF THE TOP HAT.
It's Regained Sway This Spring Among
London City Men.

''Top hats" says the English Gentle.
woman, ARE on top again. It is not to
be denied that the silk hat has of late
years experienced a somewhat anxious
time A succession of unusually hot
summers, aided and abetted by fash.
ion among business, men FOR offending
city satorial tradition by going to theil
work in lounge suits and bowlers, to say
nothing the bananas, gave the silk hat
very severe knock.
'"This was made pretty plain by the
silk hat manufacturers meeting at the
White city last year, to protest against
our desertion of tile by which they
themselves kept a roof over their heads.
But their troubles, if ever they were
very serious, are over now. The silk hat
has most surely come into its own again,
and we shall hear no more, for some
years at least. Of strawyard Ascots and
panama Goodwoods.
:sIt is now and will be during the sea-
son absolutely the correct thing for all
dressy occasions. All the best dressed
men both of the west end and the city,
both of the club life and the Office life,
have discarded their less formal hats and
taken very seriously to their silk hats
and morning coats. The excellent ex.
ample shown in this respect by the King
and the Prince Of Wales is having its eff
feet" x"t.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Honeysuckle Victims.

Everyone delights in the beauty and
the fragrance of the honeysuckle, which
many persons take great pains TO cult
but it is far wiser to enjoy the flower
on the vine than to pick it, for It Is
known to have poisonous qualities TO
which some persons are susceptible.
Though many are not troubled by it,
one can never tell who the victim mav
be, and curiously enough young people.
it is said, the less immune than the
ers. 1t is when freshly picked that the
flowers are likely to be most harmful
so quite the safest way for sll is t.
xsyel IN than 1T distance
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
A German Business woman,s idea.

One of the cleverest young business
women in Germany, well known in Ber
lin society and considered one of the
prettiest girls in the German capital, has
just secured on behalf of the company
Of which she is chairwoman {. contract
from the Belgian State railways which
marks the last thing in railway economy
effected by foreign government. Miss
Stoete's syndicate has received perIais-
sion to collect all newspapers and paper
of every description left in carriages in
the Belgian railways. and in return con-
tracts to manufacture and supply tree
of charge from the paper thus obtained
as many cardboard tickets as the rail-
ways may require. 1t is estimates that
the company will n,..l.h profit OF from
u TO Is per cent. year.-Bystander
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Fad for Clean Money.

Their is a fad at present for disdain-
ing dirty money and seeing to it that
ones purse contains only bills and coins
that are immaculate. French, clean bills
can be procured from the bank, where
soiIed ones will be taken in exchange,
bmf clean silver is another matter, and
those who follow fads must either ac-
comDlish it themselves or by instructing
their maids to do it for them. The silver
is washed in a, strong solution Of soap
suds and ammonia, scrubbed with a
brush and polished with channels, the
result being glistening coins in clearly
enough condition to suit the most fas-
f;dic,us
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Stage-Struck Royalty.

The habit of becoming "stage struck"
is as common among youthful royalties
as among less exalted persons. The
Queen of Holland once confessed that if
she were obliged to choose profession
it would be that of an actress. During
her girlhood she took great interest
in amateur theatricals, and the little
private theater which she had erected at
the palace was often the scene of her
own dramatic triumphs. Queen Alex
andra was. atone time clever amateur
actress. and her love of acting is shared
by her daughter, now Queen of Norway.
Princess Henry Of Battenberg is an
other royal actress of great merit.-Tit-
Bits
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
The Easiest Way.

Not long ago young woman down
in these parts was walking along the
street arrayed in faultless spring suit
that fitted like glove over one of the
new hipless corsets, when she dropped
her pocketbook. She stood gazing
mournfully at it, wondering how on
earth she'd ever pick it up, when down
the street came a bright young man.
.AGet down on your hands and knees
and you can pick it up, Gwendolyn,' he
said, as he passed on.-Lamar (Mo.)
Democrat
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
A New Gold Mine.

There is likelihood of gold mines be-
ing opened III the near future in Bech-
uanaland. Should such a development
take place it would result in bringing
increased business to Kimberly to help
ill the gap caused by the falling off in
the diamond tradAs
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Particular.

Waiter" said he who would be IA
cetious, kindly bring me a split of stout
land see that you split it exactly in the
middle"
That tickled a man at the next table.
he summoned the mental.
'Waiterv he commanded, "get me a
lin Of ale-and be sure to nip II ex-
:. - - 81 L--1 y ~ " - nN:.,.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-07-15
Kansas Towns Slogan.

Cimarron is the latest town to contract
the slogan habit The one chosen is: Sim
mer on. Cinlarron- kansas City Star.
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No. $50, Al Published june %, 1909.
CHAPTER 648. LAWS or 1909.

CHAPTER 54s, LAWS or 1909.
AN ACT to amend section 5G1a of the
statutes relating to the state board OF
control.
The people of the State Of Wisconsin, rep
resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows
Section l. Section sofa Of the statutes
is amended to read: Section 56la. 1;
THE Governor, by and with the advice and
consent Of the senate, shall apEolnt I'VE per
sons, one Of whom shall be woman, no TWO
OF whom shall at the time of their appoint
nnent be residents of the same congressional
district and not all Of whom at SUCH nlhe
shall belong to the same political party,
members of said board one
member shall be appointed whose term OF
office shall expire on the first Monday III
April 1910 another whose term shall ex"
pire on the first Monday in April 1911
another whose term shall expire on the
first Monday in April, 1912, another whose
term shall expire on the first Monday Ia
April 1918, and another whose term shaI
expire on the first Monday In April, 19I4.
At the expiration Of these terms OF once
members shall be appointed for the term OF
five years Appointments to Gil vacancies
shall be made for the unexpired term
2. Each person who accepts such ap-
polntmeflt shall, before entering upon the
discharges Of his duties, take and subscribe
an oath to support the constitution OF the
United States the constitution OF this
state, and faithfully discharge his duties
us member Of said board to the best OF
his ability. Such oath shall be fled In the
Office OF the secretary Of state.
8. Each member Of said board shall re-
ceive salary of twenty-five hundred dol
lars a year and be reimbursed bis actual
and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance Of his duties, and shall devote
his entire time to the duties Of his office
Section q This act shall take effect and
he In force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved June II, 1909
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resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact

as follows:
Section J.. The trustees Of the state
I'VE 6rst day of January, 1911, to purchase
as In their discretion may appear to be the
best interests OF the state, all rights Oh
publication of the statutes Of this STATE
then existing, indexes thereto, and OF al
annotations thereof, and all copyrights Or
other rights for the publication OF the
same, together with complete annotatlons
subsequent to the compilation OF the supple
inent of 1906. For this purpose there IS
hereby appropriated sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars
Section 2 This act shall take effect ana
be in force from and after its passage and
phblicantion
Approved June II, 1909.
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W. yes, tESPiIoQ INDEPENDENTLY. -
only broke a couple of ribs--or was it
three? believe, now that I recollect,
that it was three
"And did you get your machine back ?"
81 didn't bother with it. It was a
hoodoo anyway But / went back home
and made ano. her.
'ssDo you make them yourself?"
"Sure thing But"
I looked about me once more, then
gazed at her solemnly,
you'll say nothing about this, Of
course"
IF you wish it. But why not?"
smiled grandly.
"You see,'' I said, 81 ran down here
for a few days rest and quiet. What
| do is not generally known. If it were
1 will be followed by crowds
I leaned forward once more, my face
close to hers.
cts my secret" said
81 understand" she replied, "only-
couldn't you-take me with you some
time? I'd just love it."
l shook my head.
"Im afraid not" I said "You see,
aside from the risk, it's the weight"
II could train down."
| / gazed at her critically. She sub
| mitted humbly. nay, anxiously.
| 'fWell.' I said. soto yoce, "Pll see."
/ started up.
"By the way I said Il discovered
a punching-bag in the stable this morn
ing. Perhaps you'd like to have GO
at it. I'll be referee. I'd like to my.
self. but, of course, have to be careful
| Come" | said, plucking at her sleeve
sit will help you get back your wind
! I'll time you in three minute rounds"
She looked at me in dismay.
isn't it too soon after luncheon n
! she asked.
Nonsense! You're not going into the
ring, are your"
| But she held back. Somehow she
| didn't seem the same girl she was-since
| the flying machine.
| @To tel you the truth" she said, 81
never tried punching the bag Somehow
| l never got around to it."
Was | wrong at this moment in sus
| pecting something's Perhaps
WELL" / said, you must get off some
of that weight"
| looked at her fastidiously.
/ Not that you're so badly out of con
| dition. bat some sacrifice must be made
Let's look up the Charley boy you men
toned, or whoever he is. Get him tt
play singles with you. What if yol
beat himg Remember" went on earn
astiv @that you're doing it for . puT
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Carolina National Bank.

In this issue we publish the state
ment of the condition of the Carolina
National Bank Of Columbia. at the
close of business, September, l, 1899.
Since the organization of this bank it
has been the friend of the Lexington
farmer, and is to-day patronizel by
many of our people. 1t continues to
grow as the green bay tree, az will ="
seen by reference to the published
statement. Mr.. T. H. Meighan is the
popular. courteous and efficient cash
ier. Mr.. Meighan is held in II e
highest esteem by all who know him.
The other officers are men Of execu-
tive ability, and the Carolina National
Bank is az sound az the rock Of
Gibralter. 1t is always pleasure to
daal with u n q bank.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
THREE RoBBERlEs
SATURDAY N1GHT.

There were three robberies commit
ted in this town on Saturday night.
The residence of MIR. T. II. Williams,
on Main street, v as entered and forty
five or fifty dollars in cash taken. The
robber gained entrance by cutting out
the blinds to one of the kitchen win
d,ws, making hole large enough to
get his hand through to unlatch the
ulinds. The window was up and NO
trouble was experienced in passing
through. From the kitchen the rob-
Der made his way to the bedroom of
Mr.. Williams. MIR. Williams had
hung his pants on the head of the bed,
as is his custom. The pockets were
rifed of all the cash, but bunch of
keys and three checks were left. The
pants were found hanging on the yard
fence Sunday morning. The robbery
snot discovered until Mr.. Williams
arose to dress and found his pants
missing.
But Inis was not all. At the home
of Mr.. Jeff B. Amick ten fine hens
were taken. Here the robber rolled
the washpot up to the bedroom win
dow of Mr.. Amick, and evidently
took peep on the inside, as the print
of barefeet was clearly seen on the
bottom of the pot.
The robber next turned up at the
home of Mr.. James Corley, who lives
on the Augusta road, about a mile
ard half below town toward Colum-
bla, where he secured q horse and
made his way off toward Columbia.
Fortunately, MIR. Corley heard the
man ride OF and knew by the demon
stration that was made by the mule in
the Lot that something was
wrong. He hurried to the lot and dis
ed that his mare was missing.
As soon "a possible Mr.. Corley and his
son, Tom, went in pursuit of the flee
ing man, out o~ ing to tle fact that
the man on the horse had q good lead
over his pursuers, he WA not overta-
ken. The horse, however, was found
grazing along side Of tie road near
the Baptist church in Bcooklaud, aud
sregro was seen coming out OF an old
saop. He Was taken up and Ques-
Toned. BE gave as mis- reason for ee-
lug there at 10 early an hour that ha
had promised to meet . negro IN New
Bnook1and, While this story waa be-
ing Investigated tho negro stipped of.
In the meantime Sheriff Corley, who
had been notified, arrived upon the
scene. The sheriff followed the trail
and soon came upon the negro in an
old house on = cotton seed pile. He
was brought to jail: He gave bis
name as George Williams and h.s
homo "a CheraW. He savs that bic
picked cotton for MIR. Hamp Knight
below Cayce last week. He denies
knowing anything about the stealing.
Deputy Sheriff Miller worked on
the cases in town, later joining in the
hunt at Cayce. The blocdhounds be-
ing out Of town, Mr.. Miller carried
tnIee of his fox hounds to the resi-
dence of MIR. Williams. The dogs
took up the trail and carried it sue
cessfully around the edge of town to
the home Of Mr.. Corley, where the
horse was stolen.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Teachers Examination.

I desire to make known through your
paper communication from the State
Superintendent relative to the Teach.
ers' Examination to be held here on the
first day of October next. 1t says: "At
it's meeting, September 9TH, the State
Board of Education appointed Friday,
October 1st, as the day for the next
regular Teachers Examination. Kind
" advertise this date in your county
papers, in order that every prospective
applicant may have due notice Of the
time.''
The examination will begin at 9
o'clock a. m and all applicants should
be here at that time.
A. D. MARTIN,
County Supt. Education
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Tillman and Lever at the Tri-
County Fair.

Congressman A. F. Lever has ac-
cepted an invitation to make an ad-
dress to the farmers on farmers day
at the Tri-County Fair at Batesburg
on October 21. Senator Tillman has
also accepted an invitation and will
speak on Wednesday. the 22nd.
The prospects are bright indeed for
successful fair at Batesburg, and it
goes without saying that Lever and
Tillman will draw the crowds.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Lots ofLiouor.

There has been a large attendance
at court this week, and lots of liquor
is being sold. AS a result, Policeman
Taylor has been kept busy. He made
two arrests yesterday, both being
cases for fighting. At the rate liquor
is going out Of the dispensary now, it
viii not be long before the supply is
exhausted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Lever at Edgedeld Fair.

Congressman Lever is in receipt of
a letter from Mr.. L. Wigfall Cheath-
am, secretary Of the Edgefeld County
Fair Association, inviting him to de-
liver an address upon the subject of
general agriculture to the farmers of
Inat county on the occasion of the
"Agricultural Day" of the fair, Octo-
Der 2Sth. Mr.. Lever has accepted
the invitation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The regular September term of th'
court of general sessions convened or
Monday morning prom pity at II
O'Clock, with the Hon. John s. Will
son of Manning, presiding. Clerk O.
Court Frank W. Shealy, as usual, hao
everything in readiness, and there
was no delay. Solicitor Zimmerman,
Stenographer 0. B. Anderson, Sheriff
Corley ard the other court officials
were at their posts.
The first case called for trial was
that of Jesse G. Cromer, young
white man of Saluda. charged with
obtaining goods under false pretence
from the E. Jones Co., of Batesburg.
There was much testimony offered by
both sides and the case did not 60 to
the jury until yesterday. The Jury
brought in verdict of not guilty.
Thedefendant was ably represented
by Messrs. Graham & Sturkie, while
Solicitor Zimmerman with his usual
earnestness and vigor represented the
State.
Rufus Reeves, negro, was acquit-
ted in short order upon the charge of
privily stealing from the person. He
was represented by Graham & Stu1-
kie.
Eli Spires, white, was next put on
trial for obtaining goods under false
pretence from CAN'T & Rast, of Swan
sea. The case was concluded last
night, the jury returning verdict Of
not guilty. Spires was defended by
Mr.. A. D. Martini.
The case against A. II. Goodwin,
w. P. Goodwin, O. G. Goodwin, AL
bert Hartley, George Ellison and Ores
Hutto was settled late yesterday af-
ternoon by the consent of ali parties,
the defendants agreeing to plead gull
ty to assault and battery of a high
and aggravated nature, and paying
all costs. including attorneys fees, etc.
Each of the young men appeared be.
fore Judge Wilson and were sentenced
to pay fine of $40 or serve four
months in Jail. The fines were paid.
Judge Wilson, in passing sentence,
took occasion to give the young men
q good lecture" telling them that
this should be warning. and urged
then. to be better citizens.
Mr.. G. 8. Goodwin, the prosecutor,
is,being commended on all aides for
the manly stand he has taken through
out the whole proceedings. 1t is sin.
cerely hoped that the matter is settled
for all time, and that peace and quiet
will forever hereafter reign supreme
in the little town of CASTOR.
TRUE BILLS.
The grand jury returned the follow.
ing true bills: Mack Hill, charged
with assault and battery with intent
to kill and carrying concealed weap-
ons; Doc White, charged with placing
an obstruction upon railroad track;
Jesse Coleman, negro boy, charged
with assault and battery with intent
to ravish; Belt Stuckman, charged
with murder; Wis J. Brown, violation
vi liquor law; Jesse Robinson, Sr.,
and Jesse Robinson, Jr., violation OF
liquor law; Preston Sharpe aud Mary
Sturkey, adultery; R. W. Wise, OBJ
tanning money under false pretence;
Tom McCarty, housebreaking and
la 'ceny; James Popw ell and Martha
Barres, adultery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Death Of a Child.

Rachel, the bright th:ee-year-o d
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Cooner, of Batesburg, died in Ander-
son on Sunday morning, and her body
was laid to rest in the Batesburg Gem
etery On Monday. The child was the
pride of her parents and much sym
pathy for them is expressed on ali
sides.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Memorial Window.

A beautiful and handsome memorial
has recently been placed over tie
back door in St. Stephens Lutheran
church, donated by Mrs. Eugenia y.
Hendrix to the memory OF her gra:.d-
father, the Rev. Jno. P. Fraukiow.
1t is one of the prettiest memorials in
the church and will be lasting mon
ument to Mrs. Hendrix.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Coorressmau Lever to Speak.

Congressman A. F. Lever will speak
at Congaree school house, at Styx, On
the first Saturday in October st 3
o'clock in the interest of education.
This will be the first time Mr.. Lever
has addressed the people Of this I'M
mediate locality, and it is expected
that large crowd will hear him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Much Cotton Beinp Sole.

The farmers are selling the bulk t
their cotton as rapidly as it it being
gathered. It seems to be the prevail
ing sentiment Of the majority of
armers to cell as long as the price re-
m atns good-and 12H cents is pretty
good price, they think.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
He Paid The Fine.

Depaty Sheriff Sim Miller, Oh Sa;-
urday night arrested Willie Cor ey, a
negro, upon the charge of c,rrI.ng
concealed weapons. Corley was tried
be ore Magistrate Thos. l.. Ha man,
Monday. and given fine OF $50 or
80 days. He paid the fine.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-09-22
Moved to Aiken.

Capt. G. A. Lucas, the we'll known
piano man and native Of this county,
has moved his family and Offices from
Augusta to Aiken, where he will have
Headquarters iii the future.