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_2 LONG TRIP WITH "! Ezra Meeker, transcontinental tra on his cross-country trip in nis "scno a distance of 3,560 milea AUTO'S GREW VALUE Enables Owner to Make Frequent Escapes From the Cares of Business. MEANS FEWER DOCTOR BILLS Change of Air and Scenes, So Beneficial to the Health, Always at Command of the Automobilist? Whole Family Can Participate in Pleasure. "Trade your doctors' bills for an automobile," remarked an automobile salesman recentI salesman has hit upon one of the most logical and effective points , which could be impressed upon tlio mind of the prospective purchaser. It Is argued that the automobile today furnishes the shortest road to health be- ! cause 11 manes accessible to all own- | era pure, open, country air, recreation i advantages, almost unequaled in pleas- | nre, and countless other means of driving away the worries of business | life and the cares of household duties. | "No one will disinite the fact that i clean, country air is the greatest boon to good health which exists today," j said a manufacturer of machines. I "and until the automobile came into ; popular use our hearts went out to the ' thousands and thousands in our largo ! cities who scarcely knew what a i breath of fresh air was. The horse | and carriage were not a convenient ! means of conveyance to the green i fields of the open country because of , the long distance which had to ho cov- : ered and the length of time it required ' to get there. The street cars were so I overcrowded that a long ride in them, I especially 011 a Sunday, was unendur- | able. "Tho automobile, however, has j changed the whole situation. Watch the outgoing flood of automobiles on streets leading to the country 011 every holiday and Sunday. Practically every car carries tho whole family. Then got Into your own machine and follow that great procession of pleasure seekers. Soon you will And tho fields, the groves and even the road- j side dotted with little picnic groups, ' and everyone having th? best of times in ihe most healthy fashion. It Is a sight worth seeing. And when they , return to their home at night the parents have one day of real, complete , rest, far away from the tumult ami the turmoil of a crowded city. The chll- . dren, too, come home with new color | in their cheeks, new spring in their ' steps, and with none of that fretful ' disposition so chronic with the little ones who have to live in the hot, stuffy and congested centers. "And have you noticed the way the business and professional men are buying cars for their individual use? They don't want them simply as pleasure cars, hut they have come to know that after a nerve-racking day in the office there is nothing more restful and more exhilarating than a ride in a comfortO K1A rYlO/'Uinn Tho ,1 *f i f " itself relievos their minds of the busi- j ness strain and the swift speeding , through the country air serves as a [ better tonic than doctors can pre- j scribe. In fact, the doctors themselves ' are among the automobile's most enthusiastic supporters for this very reuson. And what is good for the man in the office is equally good for the women at,home, whose responsibilities are Just as great, although of a different nature." Should Take Early Driving Lessons. "We believe we speak for every distributor in Chicago," said a sales manager, "when we ask the buying public to remember its past bitter experiences and disappointments and net only place orders for cars, but take delivery now. Pocple always wait until the last minute, and then pile in together and try to get cars under the worst possible conditions. The owner generally does not realize the importance of giving us sufficient time to teach him the essentials. This could all be avoided if the prospective own. er would begin taking Instruction thirty days before be Intends taking delivery of his ear." |j . r . \ 1 SCHOONER MOBILE" 'jj ^.., **r ^ *v *.. * ' ? '* . - , ;'' " ' '" "S^- '. K' ' ;>. . v ' ; '" velcr, Just before leaving Washington onermobile" bound to Olympia, Wash., f WILL CROSS COUNTRY I OLDTIME PIONEER HAS STARTED ON LONG TRIP. In His "Schoonermobile" Ezra Meeker, j Eighty-five Years Old, Has Undertaken Arduous Journey. Ezra Meeker, transcontinental traveler and pioneer, arrived in Washington recently in a "schoonermobile," in which ho will make the trip from that city tov01vmpia, Wash., a distance of 3,660 miles. Mr. Meeker is 85 years old. He has mnde three trips across the Oregon trail by ox team, the first in 1852. This time he will travel by automobile. the appearance of which has been converted so as to resemble an oldtime "prairie schooner." The object of his journey is explained by signs which decorate the vehicle: "To retrace the Cumberland road and the Oregon trail and to report to congress conditions and the probable cost of bslding a national transcontinental military highway is the object of this trip across the continent. "As a matter of preparedness for war or defense; of vital importance for developing the resources of the nation; to honor the pioneers who opened the way first to the middle West followed by conquest of the fnrthor Woof 'Plnnnow TUow1 will ? ??/< unique In history. ' "First traversed by hardy men on ' foot and alone, followed by the ox j team and the stage coach, and now destined to be thronged by automobiles, history records this as the great- ' est world thoroughfare of record. "You can aid in reviving this ancient way by casting your influence to induce congress to pass the bill now | 1 pending inaugurating the work for a ' great national highway as a measure ( of preparedness, of development and of 1 1 duty to perpetuate the memory and ' honor tho pioneers who first opened 1 the way." TONICS FOR A'JTOMOBILISTS J Attention to the ear now will savo many a vexatious delay far from home. . Some of the things often overlooked in the usual hasty summer overhaul- ' ing. and in which trouble or danger may lurk, are: A defective battery. Tf tho car has been in storage, take the battery out and fill up the liquid with distilled water. if the battery does not test up to requirements, seek the battery man. Look carefully over the steering connections. Especially if the car has ' been in use several years there may ' be a weak part that needs replacing. . Take a good squint at the front , wheels; see that they lino up prop- , erly. When they twe not true It runs , up tiro expense. , Examine all the bearings carefully. It is likely that one or more of them need attention. Take ofT the demountable rims and ^ see that they are in good shape. Sometimes the tires rust Into tho clincher, ' and If unattended to will cause trou- '| ble. See that you have a supply of good vuu^Oi i unt7 nicjjo uuw IU avoid for the season t.ho dilemma of the man who, out oil the road, tindH that his surplus inner tubes are ail punctured ones. Accessories Help S^les. How is the car equipped? This question and its answer often is the turning-point in selling a car. Some time ago reference was made to the quality o? these accessories as evolved by careful application of scientific manufacture. Without seeking to confine oneself to any one company, another of its products is a dominating factor in ! many sales. It is the tire pump, driven by the motor. The buyer profits two ways from the purchase of a tiro pump. He gets a standardized article and he keeps his tire at the correct pressure without work, adding to tire life. It requires 4,399 cubic inches of air to fill an average tire, and usually the arms givo out at 75 per cent of that figure. Thon follow 90 per cent of tire troubles. One needn't even get the hands dirty with a motor-driven pump. These pumps don't get hot, shoot oil Into the tiro and have no leather fixings to gdt out of order. They are an added neceasity-luzury.?Chicago EUrald. HIE LANCASTER NEWS WTO BOGHO ALL Places Means of Transportatior. Within the Control of Individuals. TIME TABLE THING OF PAST Day of Fixed Routes and Schedules That Must Be Observed Is No More?Automobile Has Also Brought City and Country Together. "One of the greatest advantages cf the modern, small, light automobile lies in the fact that it plnces at the hands of mil^ ~ ~ lions of people a means of trans559w^f1v^^?? portation entirely within tlicir individual control." said a man prominently identified with tho automobile industry. "Tine, speed and direction are all controlled by tho man at the wheel and 110 matter whether the objective point is one or 100 miles distant, he can go when I10 pleases, as ho pleases, and how lie pleases. "The automobile has developed all classes of transportation. Street ears, railroads and boat lines all travel ever fixed routes and their running time depends on tho schedules mapped out for them. "Miss a train, and thero is nothing to do hut wait for the next one. You are governed entirely by tne time table. A motor car puts you nearer, In time, to your train, 110 matter ivhore you live. With a motor car, you can take a short cut and speed up, if necessary, to keep an appointment or make a train connection. You ire the master and the car waits for you and, after pressing the starting autton. you can go as far and as 'ast sua you please. "Fifteen years ago the horso and railroads were depended upon almost entirely for transportation. Then tho motor car began to forge rapidly to the front as a means of carrying people and merchandise and it was not ong before it had relegated the horse to tho background. "The automobile, more than any other transportation agency, has brought city and country together. It Is the enly thtng that has made suburban life away from thex railroads possible. Where the railroads touch only the nigh spots of civili/.ation, the motor 'ar weaves its way among furms and Milages in the most obscure parts of lie world. "Motor cars havo quickened the dls unit mil ut iui 111 [iruuut:i? aim nave ncreased the ratlin- rf tb<" merchants' Irlivery system. Traveling salesmen low find it possible to double their erritorv and rover the ground in oneinlf the time it used to take them ivitli horse and railroad facilities. "Tn fart the automobile has been, a 10011 to all mankind and if any one "lass lias been benefited more than mother, it is the farmers. This is ^specially noticeable since the small, irrht, economical car has been perr< efod, as is shown by the increasing number of onr new light models that ire finding their way into tlio rural listrirts. Increase Capital Stock. That automobile manufacturers lave great confidence in the future of ilie industry in the I'nited States is shown by the fact that during 1915 en of the leading companies increased .heir capital stock from $3.r?,G75.000 to 1204,900,000. New additions have jeen built at almost every plant. It is estimated that at least 256 acres of loor space have been added to the facories by reason of tbe additions. It is an expensive proposition to ave money by buying a low-grade au"Oiobile oil because it is cheap. rmill'TE TO MRS. JANE MISTAKE Lo. thou are lying grandma darling Slopping with the quiet dead, No more grief nor pain can touch thee All earth's cares to thee are fled. Gone forever from life's sad turmoil. Gone from all that vexed thee her, Tiiwd hands now softly folded Rest and calm around thy bier. When we leave this world of changes, When we leave this world of care We shall find our missing loved one In our Father's mansion fair. Weep not th?.; her toils are over, Weep not that her race is run God grant we may rest as colmly, When our work like hers is done. QRANDAUGHTERS JUNE 20, 1916. DOKS IT PAY TO ADVERTISE? j ~Dr. J. J. Polard, veterinary surgeon who recently located In this city, says it does. In conversation with the News reporter yesterday. Dr. Pollard said: "As a result of my ad in your paper, yesterday I was called to attend a case 13 miles down the river. I certainly consider the News a valuale advertising medium." Mr. J. Clarke Rlbinson, one of Lancaster's most substantial farmers, says it does. Mr. Robinson stated: "I recently inserted a s mall ad in your paper offering for sale a good cow, and instructed )you to publish three issues. The first issue of your paper was hardly dry off the press before a number of people rang me on the subject. As a result, the cow was immediately sold. The people certainly musf read the advertis| ing in your valuable paper." Hon. E. J .Watson. State Agriculi turnl Commissioner, says it does. Mr. | Watson while in Lancaster Wednesday even in;? stated: "Since you be, i;an to publish ?he "Wants" an" | "Offers" arranged by oar department, l t in your tinner, hardly a day passes I hut what we receive one or more let- j iters front interested parties in LarI caster county seeking information.! j Tltp people in this county certainlvi i read your paper." Mr. Merchant, what the News hasj done for these men, it will also do i for you. Isn't it abouf time that you i begin to let the 10.000 renders of ( the News know just what you have j for sale on your shelves? Does it i pay to advertise? Well. w0 should say it does, and NOW IS THE TIME. I DRV CREEK NEWS The health or the community is very pood at. present. The crops are doing well when we take into consideration the seasons we have had. We are glad to learn that. Mr. Simon Cauthen is much better. Mr. and Mrs. Berkley Stogner of Dixie spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. Frank Perry and family. Mr. Mjllen Plyler motored from Lancaster Sunday and spent the afternoon with Mr. J. A. Cauthen. Mr. G. L. Cauthen spent Friday with friend, Mr. A. Baker. Miss Bessie Mathls spent Saturday night at the home of her brother, Mr. O. F. Mathis. Mrs. F. E. C. Gainer and two sons spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Boy Taylor. Mr. W. S. Cauthen visited his aged grandfather, Mr. G. L. Cauthen. Ainrinny aiicrnnnn. Mips Alice Reckham spent Sunday with hrr sister. Mrs. T. Luther Pauthon. Mr. W. J. Thompson of Lancaster vlsitod Mr. I?. TV Reckham Sunday Mr. Dan Railey and famfly of .Tonos Procs Roads spoilt Sundav with Mr. J. L. Gainor and family. Messrs. J. W. Math's and Julius Robinson vlsitod Mr. G. L. Pauthon Sunday aftornoon. Mrs. O. E. Mathis spont Sunday aftornoon with Miss Bessie Mathis Miss TTartlia Thompson of Lan castor vlsitod Miss Mvrtlo Beckham Sunday. , Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Pauthon visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pauthon Sunday morning. Messrs. W. F. Pauthon and E. P. Gajner spent Sunday with the latter's brother, Mr. J. L. Gainer. Mr. Lon TTouze of Rell Town spent Sunday with Mr. J. A. Pauthon. Mr. Roy Taylor spent Monday and Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. F. E. C. Gainer. Messrs. G. W. Williams and R. L. Reckham visited the former's broth- | or. Mr. Stanley Williams, at Oak Ridtro, who has been sick for quite sick for quite awhile. Mr. Alvnh Rell of Lancaster visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. IT. Roll. Sunday. Mr. Roddey Rell of Plinton is spending hi** vaotion with parents >ir. anri .virs. i?. 11. noil. Mr. Jaek Williams visited Miss Myrtle Reekham Sunday. Mr. R. W. E. Gauthen spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. P. TlifcKart. Mr. G. O. Gainer spent Wednesday nlfcht with his grandfather. Mr. G. Tj. Gauthen. Miss Evelyn Pell of Pell Town spent Saturday nlRht and Sunday with Miss Wren Pell. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mathls spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gauthen. Messrs. Wood and Podle of T,exInsrton spent Wednesday nip^t at the home of Mr. P. E. G. Gainer. Mr. Glvde Gulp spent Sunday nf-: ternoon In Pell Town. Mjss Gonnle Mathls visited Mrs.! Eva Mathls Sunday afternoon. PARM BOY. 1 Democratic National Convention St. Louis, June 14.?The Democratic national convention at its first session tday heard the keynote of Americanism and peace, preparedness and prosperity sounded by Former Qov. Glenn of New York as temporary chairman, and, with a high pitch of enthusiasm, it approved of President >Vilson's peaceful conduct of foreign affairs. The convention, liich had ?ot under way with such perfunctory demonrations as mark every gathering of the kind, soon stirred itself into ring cheers as Chairman Glynn cited historic parallels to show that other presidents, including Republicans, had adjusted thretening for situation* wiuioui rwoix u> war. "This policy," he said, may not satisfy the flreeater and swashbuckler, 1 as the American flag itself." k.s he went down the list of presidents recounting their actions to id war the delegates caught the spirit of his argument and as he reared to each particular president some delegate would call: What did he dot* "He settled the trouble by negotiation," was the reply which Glynn riably returned and the convention would roar its approval, iiliam J. Bryan, as a newspaper correspondent in the press stand, pt with emotion as Mr. Glynn pictured the victories of peace, but he v.ghed with ?tlie crowd when a Teaxs delegate, interrupting Mr. Glynn, ijM'd to his chair and cried: "And don't forget that that policy is sati.ctory to William Jennings Bryan. le from a 16-minute demonstration which began when Chairman Cyan predicted President Wilson'sre-election, Mr. Glynn's speech was nrinkled with demonstrations which he found it difficult to stem so that he could to on. It was ph.in that the telling points for thP delegates were tne recti a 1 of President Wilson's efforts to keep the country at peace. "Th's policy." he said, ".nay not satisfy the rfieeater and swashbuckler, but it does satisfy the mothers cf the land at whose hearts and fireside jingoistic war has placed no empty ehair. It does satisfy the daughters i" "us land fioin whom bluster and brag have sent no loving brotner to dissolution of the grave. It does satisfy the fathers of this land and tiie sons of this land who will light for our flag and die for our flag when reason primes the rifle, when honor draws the sword and when justice entlies a blessing 011 the standard the uphold." The last of the words re drownetl out in a roar of appluase that swept the Coliseum. "Repeat it!" cried the delegates. "Repeat It!" "All right: e quiet and I'll repeat it," responded Mr. Glynn, d he did to applause. > other president since the War of Seceeslon, Mr. Glynn told the ennution, has faced such a crucial problems; none has displayed a grasp of tcsmanshlp more profound. 'Whether the course the country hae pursued this crucial period le to continued and whether the principles that have beeen asserted as our atlonal policy shall be indorsed or withdrawn," Mr. Glynn told the eoncntion. was the paramount question for the voters to decide. "No lesser issue must cloud It," said he. "No unrelated problems must infuse it." After hearing the keynote speech the convention adjourned until 11 o ciock tomorrow. t ommiuoea tnen worn into session xo prepare tne k for the convention. Today the big Coliseum, holding about 12,000 people, was practically ' illed and despite a constantly rising temperature it was fairly comfort ->. On their way to the convention hall the delegates passed between s of suffragists spread along IS blocks of Locust street, the most traveled routs to the Coliseum. The suffragists seated on chairs ranged along the curbs were arrayed in white and yellow and held yellow parosols. The waving linee of yellow gave the demonstration the popular name, Tlue Golden Lane." SOUTHERN RAILWAY : For Information as to passenger f:.r?s etc., call on Premier Carrier of trie South. _ ~ 7 ? passenger train scHioiniLEs Lancaster & Chester Ry. Co. Trains arrive Lar.c er from: Schedule in Effect August 16, 1916. No. 118?York. Rock Hill and in Eastern Time. terme-diate stations 8:46 a. m WESTIIOUND. No. 113?Charleston. Columbia a:i'* Lv. Lancaster ...6:00am??:30pm intermediate stations 10:11 Lv. Fort Lawn ..6:30am?4:08pm a. m. Lv. Rascomville ..6:45am?4:28pm >o. 114?Marion. tlhickHburar. Ch r Lv. Riehburg ....6:55am?4:43pm lotte and Intermediate station* Ar. Chester ... ,7:30am?5:25pm 1:35 p. m. No. 117?Columbia, Klngsvllle a?*r EASTROIJND. intermediate stations. 7:25 p. m Lv. Chester .... srOOam?6:45pm Trains leave Lancaster for: Lv. Richburg ... 9:45am-7:27pro No 118?Klncsvlll.* Co- mien an Lv. Rascomville 10:00am?7:38pm intermediate stations 8:45 a. a Lv. Fort Lawn ..10:30am?7:55pm No. 113? Rock Hi!'., , Ml. i I, sir* j Ar. Lancaster ...11:00am?8:25pm Marion ''hr.r'otte ni"' ivtc Connections?Chester with Southmediate stations. 10:11 a. m. ern. Seaboard and Carolina & Norttv Nb. 114?Klngsvllle. Coluuioh j western Railways. V.UUHOKWU a- iiiiuru:ruiH!' rort u*n, wjin seaooara Air stations 1:HE . * , Lino Railways. p. m | Lnnopstpr wth Southern R?iJwa<r. Schedule figures are published ai I No. 117?Rock Hill, York, ana '^formation only, not guaranteed '.ntermedU to stations, 7:41 THANK YOU! For the many compliments already paid us for the recent store improvements. Plate Glass Front ?Brick Wall Removed?Two Large Rooms Thrown Into One?thereby making our store the most up-to-date in Lancaster. "The New Ford Truck" in connection with our Complete Stock will so add to the efficiency until now we do not hesitate to ask our town friends to call "Phones" Nos. 119 and 204, you will get your goods at the right I prices, and as quickly as a Motor Truck can carry them to you. To our country friend#?we want you?we need your trade?your chicken?*, eggs, butter and all kinds of produce, for wljch we Pay Highest Prices in Cash. . / Come to the Pure Food Store Corner ^ear Court House THE BENNEmERRY CO. All Kind of Paints, Varnishes, Stains, Etc. I