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The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
LIVING MILK CARTS.
The Goats Of Athens and Their Tend
ers With Their Tin Cups.

ers With Their Tin Cups.
The bootblacks and newsboys oi
Athens are numberless and omnipres
ent, yelling out in shrill tones the lat
est edition or inviting customers In
equally strident tones to have O
"shine." Hot chestnut men. with char
coal braziers and stock in trade Of
hundred big nuts, doze over their
little fires or sell pistachio nuts, sesame
seed or pumpkin seeds at the street
corners. Much Of the merchandise is
carried by diminutive gray donkeys or
by old women. who are almost lost un-
der their huge loads of oranges or lem
ons or caulifiowers or brushwood.
The goats are a. familiar sight Of
modern as doubtless they were of an
cient Athens, and one sees them skip
ping over the rocks of Mars hill or the
Pnyx or picking their way gingerly
over the ruins of some ancient temple
like chamois in their native wilds.
They are all muzzled and attended
in flocks of ten or dozen by q goat
herd, who goes armed with three little
tin cups. one holding about pint, an.
other half pint and another a gill.
When he finds customer he stopc
section of his living milb cart. milks 1t,
hands over the diminutive amount OF
the lacteal fluid ut certainly is fresh
milk to the customer and receives his
5 or 10 lepta Il or 2 cents) in return
Christian Herald.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
THE MENACE OF RABIES.
Shut Up Your Dog When These symp-
toms Begin to Show.


The first striking symptom in rabid
dog is almost invariably a decided
change in its disposition 1t either be-
comes more cross, irritable and sulky
or shows unusual friendliness and
wants to be continually petted. Oh.
viously in the latter state 1t is n most
dangerous menace to its owner, who
easily may be infected through a
scratch on the hand or by bite dur
ing unusual playfulness. In either case
the dog soon becomes extremely rest.
less, lying down, then almost immedi-
ately getting up to run around nery-
ously for few seconds and again ly-
ing down. This rotation 1t keeps up
without interruption for some time.
The dog is easily startled, growls and
bnrks at the least provocation. The
owner or keeper who knows its dispo-
sition will easily discern this change
and by simply shutting up the dog Sc
cllrely for observation will obviate all
further danger.
The Pasteur treatment has been
proved beyond peradventure to be a
specific prophylactic against rabies. 1t
will prevent the development Of the
disease if administered properly and
If used In time. The report of the
Pasteur institute Of Paris (Annales de
rInstitut Pasteur) states that during
the past ten years 1880 persons have
been treated, Of whom only twenty.
one have died from all causes, a NOR
tality of .28 per cent. The record in
this country is almost as good.-Wal-
ter Peet in Harper's Weekly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
A Successful Interview.

The late Arthur McEwan when he
was working on San Francisco news
paper was attracted by the activities
Of politician who was vulgar. Hitter,
ate and hideously ungrammatical in
his method of expression. McEwan
looked up this man and had talk
with him. Then he went back to the
office and wrote the interview in the
most perfect English, brilliant. polish
ed and crammed the story full of clas
sical alusions, quotations and big
words. 1t was a most scholarly pro-
duction. and McEwnn considered the
satire great. Next day McEwan had II
call from the politician. Il wanter
thank yez for that interview" he said.
Its bully Just what | said. You
must be grand shorthand reporter
Saturday Evening Post.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
FLAMES THAT ARE NURSED.


History records many strange exam.
pies of fires that are kept burning for
long periods of time. The best known
examples are those Of pagan people
who keep up perpetual fires as re-
ligious custom.
The Oldest known fire in the world
is that in Buddhist temple near
Bangkok, Siam. which has been burn
ing without interruption for two cen
tures. priest Is always on guard
to watch the sacred fame Every four
years a new fame Is kindled. but this
is always lighted in the great brazler
from brand Of the old fire.
The life of grand vizier In Persia
was once saved by Parsee trader.
who discovered and exposed plot to
kill the royal official. In spite of the
fact that the Persians are Mohammed-
ans and hold fire worshipers In con.
tempt, single flame has been kept
burning continuously for seventy years
at Sarhad in honor Of the humble
trader
In inhabited lanuS Wltnln tue arctlc
circle fires have been known to burn
for years. This. however. is not so
much custom as 1t IS simple prac-
tice based on reasons Of convenience
and necessity because of the scarcity
of wood or kindling of any kind to
produce ignition. Oil Is the fuel of
the people of the SHOWS.
In Sicily 1t has long been the custom
of the vendetta to maintain the fire
Of vengeance" until ones enemy has
been slain. The criminal records of
that fiery island are full of Instances
of fires that were kept up for years
until death overlook the unfortunate
victim whose life had been marked for
destruction.-NewY York Times.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
HENRY BELLS COMET.
Tho First Steamer That Piled For Hire
In Great Britain,

III 6T0dI 0TbtAIUs
Among the curiosities Of advertising
may surely be placed the first adver.
tisement of the first steamer that piled
for hire In Great Britain-namely
Henry Bells Comet. Thus ran the ad-
vertisement In the Glasgow Courier of
1912:
Steam passage boat. the Comet, be.
tween Glasgow. Greenock and Helens.
burg For passengers only. The sub.
scriber having at much expense fitted
up handsome vessel to ply upon the
river Clyde between Glasgow and
Greenock-to sail by the power Of
wind, air and steam-he intends that
the vessel shall leave the Broomielaw
on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satur-
days about midday or at such time
thereafter as may answer from the
state Of the tide and to leave Green
ock on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri
days in the morning to suit the tide
The elegance. comfort, safety and
speed Of this vessel require only to be
proved to meet the appreciation OF
the public. and the proprietor is de
termined to do everything In his power
to merit public encouragement The
terms are for the present shilings
for the best cabin and 3 shiIlings for
the second. but beyond these rates
nothing is to be allowed to servants or
any other person employed about the
vessel"
What would poor neglected Henry
Bell have said could he have seen his
humble little Comet. of whGSe ele-
gance. comfort and sneed he WAS so
proud. alongside II modern ocean
racer or one of the latest palntial river
steamers Of the Clyde or Thames. all
so well advertised ?-Chambers Jour
nal.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

For delicious salmon loaf use two
cans Of salmon and a loaf of stale
bread. Reject the crusts of the bread
and remove the bones from the salmon.
Break the bread into crumbs and the
salmon into fakes and mix them to-
gether. Molsten with two beaten eggs,
a tablespoonful of melted butter and
one or two teaspoonfuls of lemon juice.
with salt and pepper to taste. Add
tablespoonful Of cream If not moist
enough. Butter bread tin and put
the mixture into 1t. Bake the loaf for
IN hour or until thoroughly done.
Serve with cream sauce or a white
sauce sprinkled with minced parsley
New York Tribune
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
The Banana.

The banana plant bears fruit every
year. 1t is one of the most productive
plants in the world and feeds more
people than any other known to man.
It has been estimated that more than
a third of the human race depend al
most wholly for their existence upon
the banana. That the fruit is amply
able to sustain life, and to sustain it
in a very satisfactory manner. is DEM
onstrated by the fact that the millions
who live on practically nothing else
get along very well with 1t and appear
to be as strong and active as those
who live on other kinds Of food.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
TRAVELLING incounito.

Some Investigator of curious subjects
has discovered that the inventor OF
travelling incognito was Peter the Great
of Russia The next after the famous
Russian sovereign to adopt the prac.
tice was Joseph II. of Austria. who in
1777 made little stay in Paris under
the title of Count Won Falkenstein.
During the revolutionary period Louis
XVIII. buried his temporarily useless
royal dignity under the privacy OF
Comte de Lille. while Charles X. pass
ed as the Comte de Marles. The ex-
Empress Eugenie in her splendor fire.
quently took little trips as the Comtesse
de Pierrefonds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
The Piano Case.

To restore polish on a piano case
first dust 1t with dry. soft cloth. then
dip a piece Of chamois skin of good
size in clear. cold water and wiring as
dry as possible. rub over the piano
with this and II the skin becomes soil
ed rinse well and use again. always
wringing as clear of water as possible
each time. When 1t Is clean polish
with q soft dry skin.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Pink, I'm afraid you are wasting
your time brushing my hat l don't
seem to have anything smaller than q
ten dollar BILL"
Il kin change dat all right. boss"
Then you don't need the tip. So
long. Pink. k."-Chicago Tribune.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

A peculiar and burbaric marriage GUS
tom Of the Kabyle women of Africa
consists in the martyrdom Of the bride,
who. clad in her wedding flnery, stands
through an entire morning against a
pillar In the village square, her eyes
closed. her arms pressed to her sides
and with only the narrow base of the
column for foothold, the while ring
of villagers criticise and comment on
her appearance.-Argonaut
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
A lovars, Quarral.

Korter turned up at the office one
morning with black eye and miss
ing front tooth.
"Just lovers quarrel" he explain.
ed airily to his brother clerks-'a low
ers' quarrel, that's ALL"
But Korter." cried the bookkeeper,
you don't mean to tell me that dainty
Marie Lanigan did all that to Your
NO" Korter admitted: at was her
other lover."-Exchange.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

why have the seals Ren put on rt-
duced rntions?" was the first question
put by the new assistant ut the aqun-
rum.
ITO keep them from getting too fat
he was told ''Of all specimens in the
aquarium none takes on flesh 80 rap
idly as the seals If their diet was not
cut down when signs OF obesity appear
they would soon get so fat that they
couldn't swim" New York Times
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Took Il as q Compliment.

Magistrate about to commit for trial,
You certainly effected the robbery in
a remarkably ingenious way-in fact
with quite exceptional cunning. Pris-
oner-Now. yer honor. no hattery.
please; no Hattery. begs yer.-London
Sketch.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Practical Results.

"There may be something in this the
ory of telepathy." said the mystical
person.
"You mean thought concentration
that enables you to impress your ideas
on othersT inquired Senator Sorghum.
"Yes."
"Well. there may be something in IL.
But don't depend on It For practical
results in impressing people, telepathy
will never compare with a brass band
and a parade. ."-Washington Star.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

"Why do you spend so much care on
the crease of your pants. heyT
ut is important. dad. not to wear
baggy trousers"
Important. is it? Why. you young
cub. look here. Did you ever see
statue to a man who didn't wear baggy
pants T"-Louisville Courier-Journal
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Whitaker Wrong-Won't you lend
me even a fiver. then2 Well, must
say you're laundering fond Of your
money. Cautious Friend-Yes; that's
where the difference is between you
and me. Whitaker Wrong-How do
you mean? Cautious Friend-Why.
I'm fond ~ my money, and you're fond
of other people's.-London Tit-Bits.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

II vas just thinking about Diog.
enes"
What OF himT'
Il wonder n be really deliver ID ia
words of wisdom from a tub"
why not. II was probably q tub Of
axle grease setting on the front porch
OF some Athenian grocery."-Kansus
City Journal.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
OF Some Use,

Paw. what are flies and mosquitoes
good for anyhow
MY boy. there's wire gauze fac
tory down the street whose owner
spends half his time on an ocean
yacht. Chicago Tribune.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Consultino Papa.

Papa. you know that George. who
proposed to me last night is coming
for his answer this evening. don't your
Yes"
-Oh. thank you. papal That was
the answer | was going to give him
Chicago Tribune
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
An Improvement,

Mrs. NewrIch has put beautifully
carved sundial in her Italian garden"
"YesT
And she has arranged to have it
electrically lighted at night so she can
tell the time at all bours."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Evidenes to th. Contrary.

You've had bad cold in the head.
have you, BrooksT said Rivers. "Well,
one good thing about that is that it
doesn't make you cough"
Whereupon Brooks, without a word.
exhibited the doctor bill he had just
received. Exchange.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Mary-Doesn't Ida keep her hardwood
floors in beautiful condition? Alice
Perfect! Every one who goes there Is
carried out with fracture or n dislo-
cation.-Harpers Bazaar.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Sure Thino.

/, Gabe-Why would not women make
good umpires? Steve-And why would
they? Gabe-They always have the
last word. don't they?-Cincinnati En-
uuirer
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Sha Hit Back.

He-women have no real judgment In
serious matters. She-Yes, and men
count on that when they ask women t.
marry them.-Baltimore American
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Men are so constituted that every
body undertakes what he sees another
successful In. whether be has aptitude
for 1t or not-GoetheL
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Mrs. Crawford-What's the advan.
tage Of a kitchenette apartmentf Mrs.
Crabshaw-Your husband can't come
out in 1t when you're cooking.-Puck
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Chairwoman of Suffragette Meeting
Docs any lady wish to make motion7
voice-Yes, do. but my gowns too
tight.-Satire.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

so Dibble is playing golf for his
healthY
Yes"
ANY improvement
His health is better. but his Ian
guage Is worsA"-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09
Terms of the Game.

He-Dearest. you're the goal Of my
affections. She tremoving his arm'-
Five yards for holding.-Harvard Lam
poon.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Disgrace is immortal and living even
whom one Think it dsad-PlautuA
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

Education is an ornament In pro~pev
ify and refuge IN sdversity.-AnH
tofleL
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-09

- All pain uust be to teach some good
In the ends-Browning.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31
SOciable.

The entertainment given Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.. w. A.
Harman, which was beautifully deco.
rated, was feature of great enjoy
ment to all Who were so fortunate as
to be present, this being one of the
series OF socials given by the Ladies'
School Improvement League for the
benefit of our new high school. which
is certainly worthy cause, having a
tendency to bring 6ogether the friends
and patrons Of the school. One Of the
most pleasing incidents was the voting
of handsome punch bowl to Miss Ada
Williams as the most popular lady of
the evening. They realized from the
entertainment nice sum of money.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31

The best barbecue of the season will
be the big cue at the new steele bridge
at Wyse's ferry on August 7th.
Mr.. w. L. Addy, one of the popular
candidates for county commissioner,
was in town for a short while Monday.
MIR. w. J. Derrick will furnish bar
becue at Peak on campaignday, Satur-
day, August 10th. A good dinner IS
assured all who attend.
Everybody will attend the big barbe-
cue at Wyse's ferry next Wednesday,
Aug. 7th. See notice elsewhere.
Col. ]. b. Frick, of Chapin, is an
nounced by his friends as candidate
for the House of Representatives. Col.
Frick ia one of the best men in the
Dutch Fork. He is a lawyer Of good
repute and is popular throughout his
section.
The Hon. Isaac Edwards has con-
cented to stand for reelection to the
house and his announcement appears
today. Mr.. Edwards has made q
splendid representative. He is hard
and jealous worker, and his record is
clean.
If there is anything in lumber, doors,
sash binds, etc., you will save money
by calling on the Columbia Lumber &
Manufacturing Co. They will treat
you right everytime.
DR.. D. L. Hall, the well known
dentist of Columbia, has excellent
apartments now. He is a Lexington
gentleman and receives large prac-
tice from all sections of the county.
Fur bargains in seasonable merchan-
disc, the biggest bargains of the year,
20 to VIM Platt & Son, Columbia, s. G..
Hor. George Bell Zimmerman, the
brilliant Solicitor of the eleventh cir
cult, returned yesterday from Ander-
son, having made the trip in his auto.
The many friends of Mr.. W. B. Fal-
law, of CASTOR, BILLY Felix will re-
gret to learn that he is critically i'll in
Columbia Hospital where he was
carried for an operation some days
ago. We sincerely trust that his re-
covery will be speedy and permanent.
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found Dead i'm Bed.

Mr.. Jasper Long, highly respected
farmer, living about mile and half
from Barr, was found dead in his bed
by members of his family yesterday
morning. In the opinion of DR..
Drafts, who was called in by the
family, MIR. Long died withouta strug-
gle. With the exception of slight
pain in the chest. Mr.. Long was in
his usual health when he retired Mon
day night. He died with fan in his
hand. The deceased was sc years old,
and leaves his wife, four sons and two
daughters. He was a Confederate
veteran.
His rem aims will be laid to rest in
the Long burying ground this morn
ing following the funeral services
from the home by the Rev. J. A..
Cromer. Mr.. Long was member of
St. Peters Lutheran church.
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MAIL ORDERS
Promptly attended to
Phone $50.

Mrs. ". B. Blume, of Bamberg, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Marks.
F. E. Dreher, Esq, spent the week
end with his mother in the Fork.
Miss Annie Lou Harman spent Sun
day in Columbia with her sister, Mrs.
Dykes, who is at the Columbia hos
pital recovering from appendicitis.
Mr.. Alfred J. Fox, the popular and
efficient cashier of the Home National
Bank, has returned to Lexington, after
an absence of ten days.
Mrs. Chas. A. Geiger has returned
from pleasant visit to relations in
Savannah, Ga.
Mr.. Norman Geiger spent the week
end at Tybee.
Mrs. A. M. Harman has returned
from pleasant visit to relatives and
friends in the Fork.
Mr.. R. D. Smith, the popular mana
ger of the Bank of Western Carolina,
spent Sunday at his old home at Lees
vile.
Prof. Cyrus L. shealy spent few
days in Camden last week.
The big Zion pastorate picnic will be
held in the grove in front of the resi-
dence of the Rev. J. A. Cromer to-
morrow and large attendance is ex-
pected.
Crops have deteriorated greatly in
some sections during the past week.
The weather has not been favorable
for growing crops.
Mr. Clinton T. George and Miss
Kezie George, after visiting New York
city and other places of interest up
North have returned home to the de-
light of their many friends.
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PENCIL AND SCISSORS.

Remember the big barbecue at
Wyse's ferry on August 7th.
After delightful visit to Miss Hat
tie Harman, Miss Lizzie Caughman
has returned to Lexington.
Miss Hattie Harman is the pretty
guest of Miss Lizzie Caughman.
Better subscribe now if you want to
keep posted on the county campaign.
MISS Pearle Caughman has returned
from pleasant visit to her aunt, Mrs.
James Dunning Of Brookland.
Mr.. VIM M. Swartz. Of the Hender-
son-Su5dam Hardware Co., OF Co.
lumbis, is spending a part Of his va
cation at his old home here.
FOR sALE-aomes in and around
Johnston, ask for list.
Y. May, Johnston. s. @.
Mrs. Robet F. Bowe, Of Washington,
D. O., is spending few days with her
parents, Hon. and Mrs. O. M. Efrd.
s or g doses eee will break any
case of Chills and Fever; and if taken
then as tonic the Fever will not
return. Price 25c.
The county campaign will open at
Swansea tomorrow. We nope to meet
all of our friends and will greatly
appreciate it if those in arrears will
have their dollars ready.
Mr.. Joseph M. Caughman. of Lex
ington, is q candidate for coroner.
Mr.. Oanghman is well known in this
section and will doubtless command a
strong following.
II you want to hear the candidates
speak and at the same time enjoy q
good dinner at reasonable price, be
sure and attend the big barbecue at
Wyse's ferry on next Wednesday,
7th.
Mrs. DIR. B. K. II. Kreps, of Colum-
bia. accompanied by her charming
daughter, Miss Blossie. is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. G. M. Efrd.
The Harmon Drug 90. will shortly
move into their new quarters, now
nearing completion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31
The Lyric Theatre.

This week the Lyric has had on some
very interesting moving pictures and
some excellent new features have been
booked of the regular high class daily
programmes, making this little place
of amusement very popular indeed. 1t
is useless for us to try to describe the
beautiful pictures and striking fea-
lures that the manager keeps on the
boards for his audiences, and all 60
away with praises for the Lyric. Be-
sure and 60 whenever you are in
Columbia,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31
Biz Barbecue At Gilbert On
September 7th.

We will furnish a firstclass barbecue
at Gilbert on Saturday, September
9TH. Everybody come and enjoy one
of the best dinners of the season. All
candidates in the second race will ad-
dress you. Music will be furnished
by band, ball games. and all kinds
of amusements. The photographer
will also make you pretty. Everybody
invited. J. j. CIRCUIT
6W44 Z. S. CIRCUIT.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31

The dwelling house, together with
the dining room, kitchen and smoke
house of Mr.. S. M. McOravey, a pro.
gresaive farmer residing about ten
miles north of Lexington, were con-
sumed by fire at O'Clock yesterday.
The fire is thought to have originated
from the stove flew. Most cf the
household effects were saved.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31
Dry Goods and Notions.

VIM Platt & Son, Oolumbis, are
Offering some real bargains in dry goods,
notions, shoes, hats, millinery, etc.
Now is the time to clay in"your needs.
VIM Platt & Son will make your dol
lars do double duty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-07-31
Taking Week Off.

The State campaigners are taking a
week off, having spoken at Aiken on
Friday. The campaign will be re-
sumed at Camden on next Monday,
August 5.