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\ POISON* GASES AND BOMBS. Uncle Sam's Chemists Are Busy With The Problem. None of Uncle Sam's war doings is 1 shrouded in so thick a veil of mystery as his experiments with poison i gases. Our armies are to use these death- J dealing agents "over there." So much I ! has been frankly stated by the war j ; department. But beyond that, not a word. The public has been kept most suc-? L cessfully in the dark. Nobody has A smelled a mouse, or obtained so much as a whiff of war gas information. Everybody concerned seems to have (been sworn to secrecy. Hence people will be surprised to learn that for several months past :. more than 300 of the cleverest chemists in the United States have been assembled in Washington, busily at i work on this important problem under the war department's immediate eye. The work is being done at the 'American University, just outside of ' Washington. It is conducted under the direction of the government bureau of mines, all expenses being [. paid by the war department. During recent years the bureau of L mines has made an elaborate study of k the poisonous gases that endanger | the lives of coal miners and other [ workers underground. It discovered I that the worst of these, the dreaded I "fire-damp," was nothing in the world hut natural gas. Gas-proof helmets B and other protective apparatus for mine rescuers were perfected by its If experts. r Possessing so much practical experience in this line, the bureau of mines (which employs skilled chem^ ists) was deemed better equipped ? than any other branch of the governr ment to tackle the problem of utilizing poison gases for fighting purposes. Its first step in this direction was to enlist the services of a large auxiliary force of chemists selected for their special knowledge of gases. They were recruited from all parts of the country, and the task put before them at the start was that of contriving a thoroughly efficient gas mask. This was satisfactorily accomplished; and, as a result, our fighting men in Europe will be provided with gasmasks of a much better and more thoroughly protective pattern than any now known to our Allies. These masks are now being manufactured "somewhere" in the United States by hundreds of thousands. So far. the work was merely de fensive. But the offensive side of the problem was recognized as no whit less important. The poison gases commonly employed in Europe (chlorine and bromine) were perfectly well known; there was no mystery about them. And yet, why not something better?more murderous, that is to say? We are a humane people; we don't want to murder anybody, f we can help it. So at the start, those in charge of the experiments had no notion that it might be possible to use r for our- war purposes a nonlethal gas?some sort of stuff that would simply put the enemy to sleep, rendering him unconscious and temporarily helpless. When this was accomplished, and the Huns were lying about on the battlefield, dreaming of home and mother, motor vehicles could go out and gather them up like cordwood. It was a great idea; but how the kaiser would laugh at it! Convinced of its impracticability, the gas experts have been giving their attention to the development of poison gases of kinds as yet unknown in warfare, and of a deadliness unapproached to date. In this line (as finally decided) we are to "go the limit." Inasmuch as the Huns insist on frightfulness, they can have it. Wfi will ftven srivA thAm thAm a fAw lessons on the subject. . "Devilish Yankee ingenuity." 4 Where have you heard that expression? Never mind. We have the in| genuity all right, and, when it comes * to rivalry in devilment, let the Prussains look out! We have already developed some very superior gas shells. Also our experts have contrived improved apparatus for the emission of clouds of poison gas. Both are being tried out in a practical way "somewhere"? nobody knows where, but in open places where there is an adequate uninhabited area, so as to avoid unin tended casualties. It is desired to know how far, and ? just how, a cloud of poison gas will spread under various atmospheric and other conditions. Likewise, what its lethal effect will be. The same proposition applies to the shells whose liquid contents (bromine or other) are distributed in the form of , gas on exploding.?Popular Science. ft When it comes to scheming and plotting the ways of the heathen H Chinese are to be compared to the H Kultured Kaiser and his gang. Best material and workmanship, light running, requires little power; simple, easy to handle. Are made in several sizes and are good, substantial money-making machines down to the smallest size. Write for catolog showing Engines, Boilers and all Saw Mill supplies. LOMBARD IRON WORKS & SUPPLY 00. 1 Augusta, Ga. H ASSESSMENT NOTICE. The auditor or his deputy will be at the following places on the days I J /I *?/?. Tit A/1 f Vt /i TMtvnAOA ! ttliU Utttcs iiiciiiiuiicu lui me ^ux puotof receiving returns for all real- estate and personal property in the county of Bamberg: Farrell's Store?Thursday, January 17, 1918, from 10 a. m. to 12 m. Lees?Friday, January 18, 1918. . Denmark?Thursday and Friday, January 24, and 25, 1918. Govan?Thursday, January 31, 1918. Olar?Friday, February 1, 1918. Ehrhardt?Thursday and Friday, February 7, and 8, 1918. St. John's?Friday, February 15, from 10 a. m. to.12 m. Kearse's from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Make out the list of property you own and bring it with you. Also find out the name of township and name and number of the school district in which your property is situated. Bydoing this you will avoid mistakes, and make it easier for yourself and the auditor. Come yourself, for by sending someone else to make your return mistakes are liable to occur. In sending in your returns by mail, be sure and write them in ink, and swear to them before a notary public. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 60 (except confederate veterans and sailors who are exempt at 50) are liable to a poll tax of $1.00. All able bodied persons between the ages of 21 and 55 are liable to the commutation road tax of two ($2.00) dollars, except those living in an incorporated town. t'v.a firviA frti> rptnrns is 1UC lime 4Vi UMU.UQ from January 1, 1918, to February 20th, 1918. After the 20th of February the 50 per cent, penalty will be added to all returns not made. Meet the auditor promptly on the days and dates mentioned above. W. D. ROWELL, Auditor Bamberg County. GRANGER LIVER REGULATOR Relieves constipation, sick headache and biliousness. Purely vegetable. Contains no alcohol. Causes no griping. Gives satisfactory results. Large box, 25c. A dose or two will do. GRANGER MEDICINE CO. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. TAX-NOTICE. The treasurer's office will be open for the collection of State, county, school and all other taxes from the 15th day of October, 1917, until the 15th day of March, 1918, inclusive. From the first day of January, 1918, until the 31st day of January, 1918, a penalty of one per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. From the 1st day of February, 1918, a penalty of 2 per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. From the 1st day of March, 1918, until the 15th Afo vnB 1 Q1 Q o nanolfv nf *7 ud,y ui ^uaiV/U, xi/xv, u juv/in**wi. per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes. THE LEVY. For State purposes 8*4 mills For county purposes 7% mills Constitutional school tax....3 mills Total 19 mills SPECIAL SCHOOL LEVIES. Hopewell, No. 1 ?... 3 mills Midway, No. 2 2 mills Hampton, No. 3 2 mills Three Mile, No. 4 2 mills Fish Pond, No. 5 2 mills Hutto, No. 6 2 mills Buford's Bridge, No. 7 2 mills Olar, No. 8 9 mills Salem, No. 9 4 mills St. John's, No. 10 2 mills Govan, No. 11 8 mills Binnaker's, No. 12 3 mills Lemon Swamp, No. 13 4 mills Bamberg, No. 14 i 9 mills Oakland, No. 15 8 mills Hunter's Chapel, No. 16 8 mills Colston, No. 18 4 mills Clear Pond, No. 19 2 mills Oak Grove, No. 20 4 mills Denmark, No. 21 6 Vz mills Ehrhardt, No. 22 13 mills Lees. No. 23 4 mills Hey ward, No. 24 2 mills All persons between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years of age, except Confederate veterans and sailors, who are exempt at 50 years of age, are liable to a poll tax of one dollar. Capitation dog tax 50 cents. All persons who were 21 years of age on or before the 1st day of January, 1917, are liable to a poll tax of one dollar, and all who have not made returns to the Auditor are requested to do so on or before the 1st of January, 1918,. I will receive the commutation road tax of two ($2.00) dollars from the 15th day of October, 1917, until the 1st day of March, 1918. I G. A. JENNINGS, Treasurer Bamberg County. We Have , On Hand |?di^ffly every facility for quick and ^^L-L \ thorough auto repair work. No delay here in getting your car ready for service again. So when your machine has been damaged or become worn send it to us in full confidence that ! you will not be long without the ' pleasure of its use. FULUSTOCK OF FORD PARTS } J. B. BRICKLE Telephone No. 14J Bamberg, S. C. mwmv alftfctu. IO-jMJMI/' O ' {j G*JOo-J?f JUST LOOK AT THIS PICTURE AND DO A LITTLE "THINKING." THEN YOU WILL BANK YOUR MONEY. * BANK WITH US WE PAY FOUR 00 PER CENT. INTEREST, COMPOUNDED QUARTERLY, ON SAVING DEPOSITS Farmers & Merchants Bank I BHRHARDT, S. C. J ine uiero-uiia Duiuwg ui.i , IN A BOTTLE fi THRU A // STRAW II Tho nhprn-Cnla Rnttline Com Ijlilin, f: press its thanks and appreciation I i lSm *or sPlendi(* patronage it has ii/MtnK h&M 1 receive(* since its plant was op11 Hfflm ened last spring- We ^ave enmmm If 111!ifSPI^Ml 3?ye(i a liberal patronage, and ^BS 1 f'??> iiSJEffillffl w^en we say "Thank You" we Si ! i illHoping for a continued liberal share of your business, and wishing each and every one a happy INTENTS 7PL.02 prosperous new year, we are PL - I _ I vours sincerely, | | bnero-uojj* I < Chero-Cola Bottling Co. I BAMBERG, S. C. I I NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RILEY & COPELAND Pursuant to an order icsued by the ?t w# P. Riley. Court of Common Pleas in the case Snccesso of Nixon Grocery Co., el al., vs. J. A. Fire, Life Snann. et al., notice is hereby eriven to all creditors of the Spann Mercan- ACCldeilt tile Co. to at once file their claims duly verified with the undersigned INSURANCE firpneJlerhp?nrr>Pr TVe &t & Fef" ?fflc? J* D" Copeland's StOPC erence before J. J. Brabham Jr . Special Referee, to be held at his of- BAMBERG, S. C. fice at Bamberg, S. C., on Thursdavr ?? January 3rd, 1918, and a failure to "" do so shall bar such creditors from ?>*le8 Cured In 6 to 14 Days recovering thereon. Your druggist will refund money if PAZO C. J. S. BROOKER 2iIN?^,EN? ,ail1 to cure *ny casc of IfcWna. Receiver of Spann Mercantile Com- SM pany. ___________________________ Bamberg, S. C., Dec. 8th. 19U. Read The Herald. $1.50 a year. V x X FI"FAVLADOTopEtorsesEX5^ Z ,/ A mules, which J, AM om? ~~~~~ ? v V Ai inrj % rjjrii ULUSJiSi rKIUKS. X I ALSO HAVE SOME FIXE ^ x JL X Buggies and Wagons x ^ JL V AND THE PRICES OX THESE ARE f AS LOW AS CAN BE EXPECTED. 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HI jH Strong enough to illuminate a large room?yet en- HB H B BH tirely free from uncomfortable glare. ^H H ' H the gallery and touch a match. Simple and attract- HI B n ive in design, they are an ornament in any room. ^HH H^H No cheap filigree work to keep you busy cleaning. HI a Hi ^ your dealer doesn't have them, write to our ^BH Hfl nearest station. ^HH ? a h a HI Aladdin Security Oil is a guarantee of most ^BH IB satisfactory results from lamps, stoves and heaters. ^HH IV STANDARD OIL COMPANY HI ] Waibi*<tom, D. G. (New Jersey) Charleston. W. Va. IB H Norfolk,Va. BALTIMORB.MD. Charlotte,N.C. ^^^H^^H H H^BI^^^. Richmond. Va. Charleston. S. C. Prominent Physician M&. a I Uise^@s@$ ?uaiomei Dr. William Drady in an article about tin's Liver Medicine # does all the # calomel in the Atlanta Constitution re- good calomel does without producc-pntlv inS calomel's injurious effects. Mar' . tin's Liver Medicine is a standard Calomel 15 a cathartic and a very proprietary preparation for constipacrude and superfluous one. It pro- tjon> headache and other stomduces no special effect upon the liver ach and liver troubles. Purely vege or upon the secretion ot bile, it nas I table as to ingredients, pleasant in no more influence over biliousness I taSte, inild in action and fully guarthan any other active physic. It is atl?eed. If not satisfied with it, take just the ancient standby, cheaper the empty bottle to your druggist than most other physics and retained and get your 5^ back, m use because old dogs seldom learn Try a dose or SQ of Martin?s Liver new tricks. ^ ^ ^ Medicine when you feel that yon As a substitute for a poison like need a liver regulator or a dose of calomel modern physicians prescribe physic. All good druggists sell Martin's purely vegetable cathartics. Mar- Liver Medicine.