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AN ARCTIC GOSSIP ROW. Postoffic* Point, Whoro the Whelere Exchange Newt and View*. Almost due north of Bering ! strait is a point in the solid north j pack tLat always extends much far- J ther south than the pack at the j eastward or at the westward. This I point is naturally variable, accord- 1 ing to the heat of the summer and the seventy of the previous winter, but it does not move more than a few degrees. For fifty or seventyfive years this point of ice has been spoken of by the arctic whalemen as "Postoffice point." This does not mean that there is a -nnstoffiee there, but the signifi cance of the name is because the whaling fleets usually are divided, some ships going considerably east of Postoffice point and others west of it. Ships that have been east of it cruise along the edge of the pack and very frequently meet ships that have been to the west of it, and the meeting point for some reason has always been in the neighborhood of Postoffice point. It was here therefore that the ships used to meet, after being separated for many weeks, and exchange news and gossip. , The solid north pack comes pretty close to Point Barrow and extends in an irregular line from Point Barrow to Postoffice point. Much of this ice "looks as though it has been there from the year 1," as one of the whaling captains has expressed it. Bearing in mind the fact that Postoffice point is always to be found in approximately the same latitude and longitude, it seems as though there must of necessity be land back of it, although of course there is a possibility that there may be a very solid pack of ice instead of land, held in place by comparatively shallow water. ? New York Times. Vessels That Failed. There was a time when it was believed possible to prevent seasickness by means of specially constructed vessels. The Calais-Doudres, a twin ship, wa3 used on the English channel service for many years. Great things were expected from this, but she proved a slow boat, and her passengers were by no ? /mAVM lilt'a IIS luiuiuae II UUI scasit-aucoD. Another attempt in this direction j was the Castalia, in which the saloon was suspended like a hammock with a view to minimizing the pitching and rolling. This turned out an utter failure. If the rolling ' was less than in ordinary vessels the pitching was quite as bad and, moreover, the swinging mechanism occasionally stuck. After a very few trips across the channel the Castalia was taken off the service. Only a Writer. It is recorded that Tennyson once stayed at a little inn in Scotland. After his departure another guest, who had recognized him, asked the innkeeper: "Do you know who you had wi' you the other night ?" "Naa, but he was a pleasant man." m 11 "It was Tennyson, me pueu "An' who may he be ?" asked the landlord. "Oh, he is a writer o' verses sich as ye see i* the papers." "Noo, to think o' that! Juist a public writer, and I gied him ray best bedroom 1" Unnecessary Questions. Dobbleigh had just come upon Hawkins standing in the middle of the road with his motorcar turned completely upside down and surrounded by a crowd of curious urchins. "Hello, Hawkins!" said he, stopping his own car. "What's the matter? Car turned turtle?" "Not at all, Dobbleigh, not at all," replied Hawkins. "These kids V>at>a Tponto/l coo Vinu" fho mflnhiil ery works, so I hired a derrick and had the car turned upside down just to please the little dears/' It Looked Possible. A very large man, who tipped the scales at over 300 pounds, was one day walking down a quiet village street. As he passed a corner a group of lads gazed in amazement at the round, fat figure which practically filled up the path. Amused at the wonderment in their eyes, the man said, "Well, boys, think you will know me the next time you see me ?" Instantly came the reply. "We will if you don't bust" Her Silence. Young Aldrich was waiting in the parlor for his loved one to appear when her small brother came in and took a seat. "Well, Chester," said Aldrich, "what did your sister say when you told her I was waiting?" "Why, she didn't say nothing," replied the small brother. "She just took a ring off one finger an' put it on another."?Life. Ticks and the Two-Cow Man. fai ?' r\ n c??_ 1 n th( WBSDinglon, JL* oepieuiuei nr. Organized county action is the only Av way by which the small landholder $3 and the man with a few cows can ea< obtain the benefits of tick eradication. In many cases the big stockowner can afford to build his own ot' dipping vat and, irrespective of what his neighbors are doing, can tei keep, to some extent at least, his tr( herd comparatively clean. For the man with a cow or two this is out tic of the question. He must either m' keep on feeding the ticks or get rid se( of them"by systematic eradication m' under State and Federal supervision re< and in accordance with prescribed regulations. to The second alternative is much P6 the cheaper. Dipping costs the in- *ei dividual, in his capacity as cattle owner, frothing but the labor of co M?rr Viip nnwa tn the rlinnincr vats dil U11T1U* .?.? ^..w v- - ?, , and home again. As a tax.payer, ml he is of course interested in the an money the State appropriates for ?f filling them with arsenical baths, ca and for.'the other expenses incidental an to the work. This sum, however, is relatively'very small. Reports from ca four counties recently released from his quarantine in Alabama show that in an them the tick was eradicated at a a2 total cost to the county of from 19 he to 24 cents for each head of cattle. 'ai No guarantee, it should be said, can fa be given that the work will be done C0! at these figures, for the cost neces- of sarily varies with the number of be cattle in each county and with other fa local conditions, but even under ttoe most unfavorable circumstances, the P& expense is far less than the benefits. - ? * - _ 1 i I in return ior nis snare ui me outlay, the one or two-cow man receives, among other things, a new source of fol income. In a certain section of ni) South Carolina the elimination of the tick was followed by the estab- toi lishment'of a cooperative creamery ou in a region where until then dairy- an ing had been unthought of, where surplus milklwas usually disposed of as butter at the nearest store in re- sp turn for a few groceries and where jui no one ever regarded it as a source of cash income. A year later, 227 r? Scott \ State Is N. and pre] and is _ j aiu< Si These r as sec bori n Scott t L rmers were sending their milk to ; creamery. For the month of igust they received in return ,851.88, or an average of $17 ch. The specialists who were instru* ?ntal in starting this creamery and ters like it elsewhere, do not conler that in a ticky country such enrprises are likely to pay their pa>ns enough to make them worth file. The reason is simple. A ky cow does not produce as much lk as a tick-free one and, in conjuence the farmer does not have as jch to sell. The amount of the iuction caused by the tick has en ascertained in government tests vary from 18 to 24 per cent, dending upon the severity of the in3tation. Even a few ticks, therere, may render the keeping of ws unprofitable. If such a contion is general throughout a com-1 unity, a cooperative creamery is imDossibility for an abundance milk is essential to the economi1 and successful operation of 9uch institution. On the other hand, the man who n make a small profit from each of i cows benefits in another importt respect. A yery large percente?in fact the bulk?of the feed gives his stock is returned to the id in the form of manure. The rtilizing value of this is alone a mpelling reason for the keeping as much live stock as can possibly done. But with the tick the rmers have to pay for the privile; without it, the creamery may y him. Rheumatism Follows Exposure. In the rain all day is generally [lowed by painful twinges of rheuatism or neuralgia. Sloan's Lini?nt will give you quick relief and event the twinges from becoming rture. It quickly penetrates witht rubbing and soothes the sore d aching joints. For sore, stiff, hausted muscles that ache and rob from overwork, Sloan's Lini?nt affords quick relief. Bruises, rains, strains and other minor inries to children are quickly soothby Sloan's Liniment. Get a bot today at your druggist's, 2oc. Afarehou: Warehouse No. r\. Li w vy 4 pared to store sue receipts g eed by State outh Carolina eceipts can b :urity for mi rowed at a lc ite of interest kA/orohnnc iimonuuo Manifold Uses lor Lemons. The majority of us know entire] too little of the varied and helpfi uses of the lemon. Most of 01 minds turn to memories of a gla: pitcher full of cold lemonade that v, were so fond of. as children. Ther are others, whose memories will fl back to the lemon tartlets or cu tards "like mother use to make, and there with the lemonade or tai our vision of the lemon pronaoi ends. In reality it is there where should begin. We enjoyed the fli vor of the lemon put to such use so let's consider more ways in whic to enjoy it and derive more goo from the king of the citrus fruits. As a medicinal aid, the lemo stands first among fruits. The aci in the lemon will purify the bloo( tone up the system, and act directl upan the liver. It takes the plac of a laxative medicine, and if it t taken in a glassful of water, ur sweetened, each morning befoi breakfast, the lemon acts as both body tonic and a complexion beaut fier. It has been said by an authorit that if lemons are plentifully bi judiciously used, they will prever malaria, and have been known t ward off typhoid fever. Lemon juice acts as a fairy on anro thrnnt and drives awav hoars< ness. Every lecturer or singe knaws full well the value of th golden fruit. There are many uses of the lemor that should be familiar to ever housewife.?Southern RuraUst. \ Clogged System Must Be Cleared. You will find Dr King's New Lii Pills a gentle yet effective laxati\ for removing impurities from th system. Accumulated waste poisor the blood; dizziness, biliousness an pimply, muddy complexion are th distressing effects. A dose of L King's New Life Pills tonight wi assure you a free, full bowel move . ii :? w meni in uiemunnng. m juui u*uf gist's, 25c. Straws, they say, show the dire* tion of the wind. The fact that th railroads are taking liquor off th diners is a good sized straw. Th sentiment against alcohol is growinj seCo. i?i mm pen cotton uar= of e used 3ney >w o Pn U UUi J , HUSBAND RESCUED DESPAIRING WIFE e After Four Tears of Discouraging o ? ? n 11 Conditions, ITlrs. buuocjc uave \ Up in Despair. Husband s' Came to Rescue. ft ft Catron, Ky.?In an interesting letter |y from this place, Mrs. Bettie Bullock I ;t writes as follows: "I suffered for four years, with womanly troubles, and during ; l~ this time, I could only sit up for a little ; s< while, and could not walk anywhere at :h all. At times, I would have severe pains in my left side. The doctor was called in, and his treatment relieved me for a while, but I was n soon confined to my bed again. After ! d tiiat, nothing seemed to do me any good. 1, Ihad gotten so weak I could not stand, y and I gave up in despair. I At last, my husband got me a bottle of ; e Cardui, the woman's tonic, and I com,e menced taking it From the very first / dose, I could tell it was helping me. I e can now walk two miles without its a tiring me, and am doing my work." If you are all run down from womanly l' troubles, don't give up in despair. Try v Cardui, the woman's tonic. It has helped ' more than a million women, in its 50 years of wonderful success, and should it surely help you, too. Your druggist has sold Cardui for years. He knows what 0 it will do. Ask him. He will recom J n._:_ i.i.:?o mena 11. Degin utKing vaiuut iuuu/. a Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies' Advisory Dept.. Chattanooga. Tenn., for Special a. Iiutructions on your case and 64-pafe book,' Home Treatment for Women." tent in DlaJn wrapper. E06-B T . '* Arrival of Passenger Trains at Klngstree. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad y has promulgated the following schedule, which became effective Monday, May 29, 1915: North Bound. No 80 - - - 7:25 a m e *No 46 - - 11:33 am p 7Q _ _ _ nm \ v iiu I U - V.AW |/ e South Bound. '8 tNo 83 10:40 a m " d No 79 - - - 11:03 am 1 e *No 47 - - - - 6:47 p m J ?r No 89 - - . 9:22 p m d *Daily exceDt Sunday. i- +Stops on signal for Charleston, Savan- * r. nah and Jacksonville passengers. $100 Reward, $100 The readers of this paper will be ie pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been '6 able to cure in all its stages, and that is ,p Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only t positive cure now known to the medical J. fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treat-? ment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease. and giving the patient strength by t t building up the constitution and assisting 1 nature in doing its work. The proprietors ( I have so much faith in its curative pow- 1 ers that they olTer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send . for list of testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY A CO.. Toledo. O. Sold by all Druggists. 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. (Insurance! When you want Insurance of any kind, call on us. We write j I Life Fire Lire Stock Plate Glass Accident and Health ' Bonding a Specialty We are the largest and most experienced agency in ' Williamsburg county, and are in a position to give you i the best service. Kingstree Ins,, Real Estate { & Loan'Go., Agfs., I PHONE 85, KIN6STAEE, S. C. ? !? Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted I am now equipped to do this work satisfactorily and can save you from 11.50 to $3.00 on , each pair of glasses. Let me fit you out with / 8Ke New Kr?ptoK Glasses. Il reading and distance vision ground inleach j glass. it If you break your lenses bring them to me. V I will duplicate them on short notice. Save ' the pieces. T. E. BAGGETT Jeweler and Optician Kingslree, S. C. J Lax-Fos, A MOd, Effective Laxative & Liver Tonic f Does Not Gripe nor Disturb the Stomach. ; J (In addition to otner properties, i*ax-ros i . contains Cascara in acceptable form, a < stimulating Laxative andTonic. Lax-Fos , p acts effectively and does not gripe nor disturb stomach. At the same time, it aids digestion,arouses the liver and secretions ^ and restores the healthy functions. 50c. In the Babel of Voices how is the public to judge whose is most worthy to be heard? Keep in mind n few facts and yoor decision will be easy. We were doing business 88 years ago. We hare continued in an unbroken line ever since The experience, the skill, the tried and proved methods acquired in that long period are enjoyed by few concerns. Pin your faith to tha house that has got the qualities to endure. The following Brands of Whiskey have a cosyfirmed popularity: OLD KENTUCKY SPRINGS 1 gal jsg, $3& j DEER FOOT RYE 4fsH qte. 3.75 | PINNACLE CORN 8 piste, 4.00 I MOLLY'S MALT 16 U.aaSs. 4.00 I OLDE PARCHMENT RYE, a W 4 quite, 4.75 Exprca charge* prepaid. Remittance to accompany order. State fuii P. O. iddtai, and near cat cxpreae office. Sand for full price-liat of Winca and Liquor*. ' JAMES OLWELL A CO. 181 W?at Street EaUbliahed 1828 NEW YORK t . ? _ ^ All Car : Owners i Know This Garage I We do all kinds of repair I work. | I We overhaul your car when 1 it gets cranky. 1 We save you money on 1 tires, and other supplies by. 1 paying the transportation 1 charges ourselves. Kingstree Garage, ^ L T Thompson, MVr? ^ Dr. D. Zed Rowell/ Dental Surgeon frio. - South Carolina I DR. R. CLAUDE McCABE, Dental Surgeon, Office in Hirsch building, over Kingsree Drug Co's. 8-28-tf DRr ROBERT J. McCABET DENTIST, ONGSTREE, / S. C )ffice in Nexsen Building, 3 doors from Postoffice. Phone 78. M.D. NESMITff, DENTIST, Lake City, S. C W. L. TAYLOR DENTIST, OfHc* in Nextan Building 1ING9TREE, - S.C. i-21-tf. 1866 1916 A. M. SNIDER. SURGEON DENTIST. Office at Residence, Railroad Avenue. I. DeS. Gilland Attorney-at-Law Second Floor Masonic Temple Florence, S. C. General practitioner in all State and federal Courts. BenJ. M-'NNES, M. R.C. V. S. 5. Kater MclNNES, M. D.. V. M. D VETERINARIANS. One of us will be at Kingstree the irst Monday in each month, at Hel- ( er's Stables. 9-28-tf * KINGSTREl Luuge, nu. ho /Sg^A.F.M. . leets Thursday before full moon each lonth. Visiting brethren are cordially lyited. R K Wallace, W m. J M Ross. Sec. 2-27-ly Kingstree a? camp no- 27. fait'k \jV\ IMrUl HUnRM ) The Monday Visiting choppers cox llally invited to coins ap and 8lt on a 8*Ainp NS*- or hang about on the limbs. r m otoll, M Brown, Clerk. Con. Com Vo. 666 rbii is a prescription prepared especially >r MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. ive or aix doses will break any case, am taken then as a tonic the Fever will not iturn. It acts on the liver better than alomel end does not gripe or sickco. 25c s.