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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-03

MADE $4,000 II FIVE YEARS
with a small mail order business:
began with So. Send for free book
let. Tells how. HEACOCK. Lock
port. y. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
Round Trip Excursion
Fares. Via. Southern Ry.
From Lexington, S. G..

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. s22.05
And return, account American Elec-
trio Railway AssociationOc 9-13
1911 Tickets on sale October, 4, 5, 6
and 7,1911, with Final limit returning
October 1S, 1911.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, and return s9. 65
Account of Appalachin Exposition,
September II to October /, 1911, in
elusive, with final limit return
ing not later than tenth day from,
but not including date of sale.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, and return $50. 40
Account Reunion Blue and GRAY,
September 26-2S, 1911. Tickets sold
September % and 2l, 1911 good re-
turning October 4, 1911.
Summer excursion tickets on sale
daily until September 3Oth good re-
turning October 81, 1911, to many
other points. The Southern Rail
way offer superb servivce and con-
venient schedules. Pullman sleep.
ing cars and Dining car service on
all through trains. For detailed in
formation, call on all Southern Rail-
way ticket agents, or,
John L. Meek, A. G. P. A.
Atlanta, Ga.
Frank L, Jenkins, TIP. A.
Augusta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
one family. Under no circumstances
will dealers or grocers be supplied"

one family. Under no circumstances
will dealers or grocers be supplied"
II follow you," said Mrs: Bowser.
'sThen I purchase 100 COWS Of the
very best breed. Each COW Is groomed
with all the care given to a race horse.
She is provided with a clean white
cover on which will be emblazoned
'Bowser's U. q. A. A. G. ?. M Do
you get that?"
81 do"
'aThere are to be 100 milkmaids, one
to each COW. They are to dress in pure
white. None Of them must wear false
hair. Between each ones shoulders
will be the same letters as on the COW
covers. l shall strive to engage blond
milkmaids, as they have milky COM
plexions. See the point?'
every clearly"
No Chance For Germs.
'sThe milking is not to be done in
stables. Twice a day each COW is to
be led by her milkmaid to the house OF
a customer and MIXED right at the
front door and the milk passed In.
Where's your germs in that scheme?'
There can be none"
ssNot a germ, Mrs. Bowser-not the
hind leg Of a germ. That sight Of
beautiful blond milking :. a beautiful
cow on the street is going to be greater
that a full page advertisement for
Bowser's germ proof. Customers will
be added by the hundred. shall have
to have 500 COWS inside Of three
months. Absolutely pure milk, Mrs.
Bowser, and the question is solved.
I got the idea q month ago and have
stuck right to it. What do you think
Of it as a whole"
'I think very favorably, but should
ike to ask you few questions"
"As many as you will"
"What will the COWS cost?"
Fifty dollars apiece"
"And how much a week to keep
them?"
II haven't figured on that, but not
over 81 apiece"
"And the wages Of the milkmaids?"
81 thought about $6 apiece week"
"And what price per quart for the
milk?"
Sees a Huge Profit.
"Ten cents. I figure that each COW
will return a profit Of 81 per week.
That's S400 per week to start on.
When 1 get up to 500 COWS have an
income of $4,000 per week without
lifting my hand. Am I a schemer?
Am l fnancier? Am back num-
ber? 1 give the world absolutely pure
milk, and I make $4,000 week while
doing it. What?'
IL see."
s'But what's the matter with you?
What are you strangling that way
for?"
And Mrs. Bowser fell from her chair
to the floor and made strange CUR
Cling noise in her throat. The fright
ened Mr.. Bowser bent over her and
was about to call the cook when he
made a discovery. Mrs. Bowser was
choking with laughter! She was laugh
ing at him, at his scheme, at his COWS.
at his milkmaids, at his income per
week, at Bowser's unequaled, unpar-
alleled and absolutely germ proof
milk! He had raised her head, and
now he dropped it to bump on the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Lexington.

OouAGy VI AcA1ASCOu.
By Geo. S. Drafts, ESQ.,, Probate Judge.
Whereas, John P. Busby made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Admin
istration of the Estate of and effects
Of Olin Busby.
These are therefore to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Olin Busby,
deceased, that they be and ap-
pear, before me, in the Court of Pro-
bate, to be held at Lexington, G. H.,
&C., on 21st day of Sept. 1911, next,
after publication hereof at II O'Clock in
thc forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day
of Sept. Ammo Domini, 1911.
GEO. S. DRAFTS, q. S.
Probate Judge, Lexington County, S. G.
Published on the 9Th day of Sept.
1911. in the Lexington Dispatch, As
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
Cleaning, Pressing
and Dyeinq.

The Lexington Pressing Club is
ready to do your fall cleaning, press
ing, dyeing, etc. We have a compe-
tent force and all work promptly and
neatly done. Let US fix up that old
last years suit foryou. We make
a speciality of this class of work.
Lexington Pressing Club.
Lem Sox, Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20

"
perception; she can't grapple with
problems. 1t is only now and then that
she can offer an idea that he has over
Z looked"
'Then man hadn't better consult
her"
aHe does not as rule"
). 81 sm glad that you are not going to
consult me this evening, as have an
Interesting book"
Danger In impure Milk.
rs Mr.. Bowser had begun wrong. he
saw his mistake and put on his hat
and took walk around the block.
/ When he returned he smiled at the cat,
said he had rather be home Of an even
ing and then added:
"Mrs. Bowser, you have read and
heard that impure milk is the cause OF
more sickness and deaths than any
other known thing"
aYes, something Of the kind"
sImpure milk slays its tens Of thou
sands yearly. It is worse than cholera
or yellow fever. It claims its victims
from among kings as well as peasants.
We cannot tell what minute it will
claim u.s."
'sWellr'
something must be done. Some
thing is being done. but the problem is
far from being solved. This city paid
out half million dollars last year to
guard It's milk, and yet it was only
partly successful. 1t is acknowledged
by the whole world that some different
tactics must be adopted"
81 am willing to leave the matter to
the scientists" said Mrs. Bowser.
Asks For Wife's Advice.
ayes, know you are, but ! am not.
don't propose to be swallowing ten
Z thousand germs Of typhoid fever with
every spoonful Of milk. The scientists
are moving along certain lines l am
going to move along others. The world
has never heard Of Bowser's un-
equaled, unparalleled and absolutely
germ proof milk, but it is going to
before many more weeks have passed"
''Then you are going into the dairy
business
"Yes, in q way. It is about the
scheme wanted to talk with you.
You may be able to give me hint or
two. In fact. I will go as far as to
say that shall value your advice"
This was such concession on the
part Of Mr. Bowser that Mrs. Bowser
laid aside her book and said she would
listen and be glad to offer any pointers
she could
sVery wen," he replied. 1--WE start
on the assumption that the milk from
q healthy cow is absolutely pure when
first drawn. There can be no germs"
"No."
ssrhe pan must have been sterilized
before milking"
81 see.r
'The mixer must have no germs
about him"
ssNo."
Mrs. eowser Agrees.
'sThe milk must be got to the con-
suner with no chance whatever for
impurities to creep in. If anything hap
pens after that I am not to blame for
It. Are you In accord with me thus
far. Mrs. BowserT
Perfectly"
Iam glad Of that. The next step fs
to arrange with 500 families to take
Bowser's unequaIed, unparalleled and
absolutely germ proof milk. Not more
than two quarts will be sold to any
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20

door and walked out Of the house, ana
It was 2 o'clock next morning when
he came softly back. He had been
crushed to earth under his own milk
pals.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20

Bring Us your job work. All work
executed in skillful manner on
short notice. Mail orders receive
prompt and careful attention.
The Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
BOWSERS DAIRY.
He Devises Plan to Furnish Alb.
solutely Pure Milk.
EXPECTS A BIG PROFIT TOO.
Hssitates About Asking His Wife's
Advice, but Finally Does So, and She
Scares Him at the Way She Receives
x News of His Plans.
BY m. QUAD.

by We NONSs
copyright, 1911, by Associated Literary
Press.l
- AR. BOWSER was uneasy. He
" got up and he sat down. He
walked to and fro, and he
stood and looked out Of the
window. He lighted his cigar and then
let it go out. He was undergoing a
great mental struggle, and Mrs. Bow
ser knew it, but she wasn't going to
offer her help until asked. He held of
for quarter Of an hour and then said:
.a Mrs Bowser, there are times when
you are quite sensible"
Thank you," she replied
1sNow and then your advice bas been
good"
Thanks some more"
"You needn't be sarcastic over it.
Woman was not born to advise man.
She hasn't his brains; she hasn't his
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19

take--very sorry--what fooled me was seeing you with Keith-thought he was after the other one gay dog though-neyer satisiied--was hunting after you"
 After me?" evidently amused.
 "Certainly-you--went to the room then to the clerksaid you were In at supper-iust occurred to ne streets here bad at night thought I'd ask you to let me escort you to thea. ter and back--a bit Of lunch later" he glanced susplciously at Keith probably got here too late"
 Well, really, you have, Doctor" she replied sweetly, yelling her eyes to hide their laughter. But I can as- sure you t Is not MT Keith" eour. tesying slightly to the latter. for he has not honored me, we merely mex by chance at the table I am sure should enjoy your company exceeding ly, but tonight i must plead a previ- ous engagement"
 Ah-ah some other night?"
 "Witb pleasure, yes"
 Tbe coclof faded away Into the Of ot wholly satisfied because Keith tiil fingered Miss Christie extended her hand
 Isn't he funny man? But do like him someway l ike so many people whom perhaps l ought nor including you. MT Jack Keith Please think over what l tod you about Mir flaw. ley. vor't you?"
 Certainly; you have given me food for thought l presume he Is to be your escort?"
 She bowed. evidently resenting the question.
 Yes, and 1t may interest you to know hat he haa something Of the ut most importance to tell me tonight he has actually seen my guardian Don't you wish you could be thoro?'
 She gave him a tantalizing smile, withdrawing her hand and running up the stairs before he could answer Over the railing of the landing she glanced down. and then disappeared.
 tC0ntinued Next Week.)
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The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
TO TAKE PLANT IMPRESSIONS
Two Methods That Result In Pictures Which Closely Resemble Good
 Steel Engravlngs.

Here is way to take impressions of plants which will resemble steel en cravings Two of them, in fact; take your choice.
 The first method Is to take half a sheet of fine woven paper and cover It's surface with sweet oil. let it stand a moment or two. rub off the super. fuous oil and hang 1t in the air. When It is fairly dry. move 1t slowly oveI the flame of candle, lamp or gas burner (caution) until 1t is quite black, lay the plant or leaf on it. place a clean piece of paper on top and rub equally with the fingers for about half minute; then take up the plant and place 1t on the paper op which 1t is desired to leave an impress sion. Cover it with piece of blot ting paper and rub as before. The engraving-like impression will then appear.
 By the second method, burn com mon cork until it is reduced to a powder, add a teaspoonful of olive oil and mix into thick paste. Next paint the under side of the leaf with a camels hair brush. lay tho leaf care fully, painted side down. upon a piece of clean paper. press it in book un, der strong and even weight for about quarter of an hour and remove the leaf carefully from the paper. As before. the impression will appear thereon.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
Largest Gas Tank in the worla.

Contracts have been awarded for the erection at Pittsburg at a cost of $500,000 of the largest holder for tho storage of natural gas in the world.
 The big holder will be erected on the company's storage property at Re- becca street and South avenue. North Side, close to the great natural gas holder which now has the record for size. These two great holders will be filled with natural gas during tho night for use in the North Side dis. trict during the daytime and will be used 10 cover any possible emergency in the natural gas supply for the terri. tory north of the Allegheny river
 The giant holder will have a ca, pacity of 6,000.000 cubic feet Of nat. ural gas. It will have diameter of t2e feet, will be POS feet high and the material composing 1t will weigh about 5000 tons. The present nat ural gas holder of the Philadelphia company has capacity Of 5,0o0,000 cubic feet. Is 19S feet in diameter and 190 feet high --Oi and Gas.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19

car disappear. No inquiries made of nose lounsing about brought results
 they had been interested in a To. of drunken graders loaded on the fiat cars by force, and sent out under guard-and not one could tell whether any man answering Waites descrip ton was in the single passenger coach. Convinced. however, that the GeAeral would waste no time in prose cutlng his search. Keith believed him already on his way east, and after dis missing Neb. with instructions ts watch out closely for Hawley. he made his own way back to the hotel.
 It seemed strange enough how com. pleteiy he was blocked each time. mst as he thought the whole baffiing mys- tery was about to be made clear. Flaw. ley was playing in rare luck, all the cards running easily to his hand, thus, at least, gaining time, and strengthen. Ing his position. There could no long. CT te any doubt that the gambler pos sessed some knowledge which made him formidable adversary. From Waite'S statement 1t was the loss of the papers which left him helpless to openly resist the claim being made upon him on behalf of the mysterious Phyllis. His only hope, therefore, lay in recovering these; but, with time limited, he had been sent back on a wild goose chase. while Keith alone knew, with any degree of positiveness, where those documents really were. Hawley certainly had them in his pos session the day before, for he had taken them to Miss Maclaire to thus convince her as to the truth of his statements. And Hawley was still in Sheridan. However, It was not likely the man would risk carrying documents of such value. and docu- ments connecting him so closely with that murder on the Santa Fe Trail. about upon his person At best, life was cheap in that community, and Black Bart must possess enemies In plenty. Yet if not on his person where? Scott was only a tool, mere ignorant desperado. not to be trusted to such a degree-yet apparently he was the only one working with the gambler in this deal, the only one cognizant as to his plans. Christie Keith came to stop in the street at the recurrence of the womans name. Why not? If she had been convinced, If she really believed that these pa- pers proved her right to both property and parentage then she would guard them as tigress does her young And hawley would know that and must realize they would be far safer in her hands than in his pocket She could not use them without his aid and guidance. and yet, whatever happened to him they would still be safely be- yo1d reach True, this might not have Teen done; the gambler might not yet have felt that he had sufficient hold npon the woman to trust her thus far. but 1t was, at least, a possibility to be considered and acted upon
 Still wrestling with the intricate problem, Keith entered the dining room. and weaved his way. as usual. through the miscellaneous crowd to- ward tke more exclusive tables at the rear. A woman sat alone at one of these, her back toward the door. His srst thought was that 1t must be Hope, and he advanced toward her. his heart throbblng She glanced up. slight frown wrinkling her foreheaI. and he bowed, recognizing Christie Maclaire
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
SHARP REPARTEE OF GILBERT
Famous Librettlst Always Would Get the Better of the Actors at
 Rehearsals.

Gilbert's facile repartees came in useful at rehearsals. One afternoon a well-known actor had been made to repeat one scene over and over again. When he was told for the forty-sev- enth time that it was all wrong he stepped down to the footlights and said: "Mr. Gilbert, must tell you that I'm not very good tempered man. man . "No," said Gilbert, neither am I.'' Furthermore" the actor went on, '.I'd like to have you know. Mir. Gil bert, that I'm very strong man. " Well" said Gilbert. I'm six feet four in my socks, but if you really want to know the difference between us--l am an extremely clever man.
 There was another actor who ob- jected to being continually corrected and snapped out: Look here, MT Gil bert; know my lines" T know you do," answered Gilbert, but the trouble is, dear boy. that you don't know mine
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
CHAPTER xxvI.
A Chance conversa,Ion.

The opportunity thus so unexpected ly afforded was not one to be wasted and Keith accepted it with swift deter mination The expression in the wom. ans face was scarcely one of vel. come, yet his purpose was sufficiently serious to cause him to ignore this with easy confidence in himself.
 q am. indeed, most fortunate to dis cover you alone. Miss Maclaire," he said. avoiding her eyes by swift glance over the table. land evidently at time when you are only beginning your meal May join you?"
 She hesitated for an instant, debat- ing with herself, and as quickly de ciding on disagreeable tactics.
 q presume this is public table, and consequently have little choice in the matter. if you insist" she re- piled, her voice more civil than her words. "Still. MT. Keith, am not accustomed to associating with crira- inals''
 He smiled holding his temper in check more than ever determined to win
 Then. possibly. you may rather welcome a new diversion. I can as the most interesting portion of our population wish might have your permission"
 Standing there before her, bare headed, his slightly tanned .::c face ccc strong and manly his gray eyes filled with humor. Miss Maclaire recognized again that he was not of the com mon herd, and the innate coquetry oi her nature obtained mastery What harm could it do for her to chat with him for half an hour7 It was better than eating lonely meal, and, be sides, she might learn something of value to report to Hawley. Her own eyes frightened, the slight frown ais appearing.
 You are certainly an Illustration of your theory" she said pleasantly. q shall have to say yes, but, really, I did not suppose you would enjoy being ranked among that class"
 lie drew out cnalr, and sat oowI facing her. leaning slightly forward spon the intervening table.
 Nor would l. only ! recognize you fo not comprehend. The source ol your information fig a bit polluted Miss Maolaire. There are those whose good opinion do not seek. and you should not form your decisions on the unsupported testimony of personal enemy"
 "Oh, indeed" rather resenting the words, and already regretful of hel compliance. Surely have as much reason to trust my informant as have you. He, at least, has proven himself friend"
 'I wish could feel as fully assards of that as you do." he returned honest ly. T would then have every tempta ton to meddle further taken away from me. Do you realize that my in' terest is very largely upon your ac 1 count?'
 "Oh. no" laughing. T couldn't be l lieve that I-I have heard 1t whis pered 1t might be because of the other girl"
 The other grill" in complete sur prise at this swift return sYes. six." eoazcicas of having st
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19

threatening him. But Waite evidently knew the man under another name his given name--and the gambler h-d sent him of on a false trail The lost papers apparently contained the solu' ton to all this mystery Waite be- ieved Hawley possessed them, but Aid not suspect that Bartlett and Flaw ley were the same person. What would he most naturally do now Seek Hawley in Topeka probably; seize the first opportunity of getting there. Keith turned inpatiently to the clerk.
 Any train running east?'
 Well. they generally star. ore out every day" with a glance toNard tse clock, Hong bout this time Maybe it's gone. and maybe il hasn
 It was already nearly dark outside as the two men hastened toward Inc depot. They arrived there hare'y ih time fo see the red lights en he last
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
Cure for Iaztn.ss.

Instead of reprimanding the office ooy for soldering over his work the manager unctiously requested him to sount tbe ticking of the clock for five minutes. For five minutes the boy sounted. at tho .:.s. last second he at lacked his work with unusual earnest .,.ss and for tho rest of the day his nterest never Jagged.
 That is scheme they tried on me phen l was a youngster and inclined b be lazy" the manager said. ITO shis day I do not know the secret Of Its success. but I know that to delib- crately count the ticking of clock will cure the worst spell of indolence.'
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
4 Reasonable Rsquest.

"Sit downl" exclaimed the man ot few inches.
 The man of many took no notice.
 "5it downl" repeated the little man again. T can't sec anythingi"
 But still the giant paid no heed, and the little man could only hear the tRntalizing sounds of feet and car. risge wheels as the procession passed along.
 ''Will--you-sit--downT he cried, for the third time. I've paid two guineas for this seat and you're blot ting every blessed thing from viewl"
 Again no response.
 Well, if you won't sit down. roared the little man. humping the giant on his massive back, Twill you at least oblige me by tying your ears back?"
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19
WARNING ORDER.

In Justice Court, Center Township, Polk County, Arkansas.-Before II. J. Radcliffe. Justice of the Peace.
 Roach Wholesale Grocery Co, corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Dreyfus Brosy NJ. Dreyfus and D. R. Drey- fus, Defendants.
 The Defendants. NJ. Dreyfus and D. K. Dreyfus, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plain tiff, Roach Wholesale Grocery Go. Sept. 20, f9if.
 II. ]. RADCLIFFE, J. P. L. N. Burnett, atty. for non-res. deft- star-oct 5-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-19

Ask your friend, your preacher, your druggist for his oplnlon of Swamp Chill and Fever Cure; ask anyone who knows or who has ever used Swamp Chill Cure. and you will find they one and all will say Swamp Chill Cure IS as nec- essary as food; to those who dwell in any section of the country where chills and fever prevail. Prove it for yourself. It is guar anteed absolutely to cure.