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UfcAIH. t r*??. . el Skeleton of the Skyscraper. "See that big blob of scarlet paint?" said tho engineer as he pointed to n girder high up In the skeleton of the now okyscraper. "That red spot means that ono of the men working on tho building was killed by tho girder sweeping him off tho structure whllo being put in position." Tho visitor craned his neck and saw a rough patch of vermilion paint on one of tho lloor girders up on tho sixteenth story. "It must bo a dangerous life," he said to his engineering frleud. "Yes. Those men up thero arc working under tho chance of instant death at any moment. They'll walk along the topmost girder, 300 feet above tho sidewalk?a llttlo path of slippery iron Ave inches wldo?and will lean outward against tho wind. You or I 'couldn't do It for a second. "Now and again there's an accident. A chap slips. A workor gets hit by a swinging girder and flung off. Another man takes an Incautious step and falfs off into eternity. Tho men working near by do their best get at him if ho mauages to grab tire girder lie's falling from, and thero are some swift and reckless races with death to get to their comrndo at any cost In the live or ten seconds allowed them while - strong Angers are sliding away from a . sllnnerv beam llunire. If tln? worst happens* and the man falls in Bplto of their efforts. then they apply the dab of red paint, and the Ironworkers call It a day. They don't speak much of tho mail thnt Is gone, as a rule. lie's soon forgotten. Tho men consider It fate. "You'd think, by tho way," went on the engineer, "thnt the higher up those men worked the more careful they'd become. They aren't particularly careful, but they do guard against the hypnotism of height. Ouo of the men working on a high girder gets paralyzed now and again by a sudden fear that holds him motionless and still on his Iron beam. "The men look out for this sort of thing, and the remedy Is to distract his attention by a rough blow on the _jl , back or In B^nie cases by exciting him angt&^hrough any means In their RL<?r. Iwiien the man gets lighting H& ho is freed from the paralysis of /or or.whatever you may choose to BP'l It. He gets up from his girder to HMPXrin a rush for the other fellow to "A > up, and the moment he Is safe sPyreatralncd by the other men. ffr y^vhenever you. see a skyscraper J vwotaands Hive KHnej ) / Trouble and Raver Suspect II, / Hoti To Plad Out. / Fill a bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours; appearance often ~TT - pas? it or pain in the tack are qIbo symptoms that tell you the kidneys and bladder are out of order and need attention. What To ?o. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Bwamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfill* almost every wish in correcting rheumatism, pain in the hack, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary pa??age. Corrects inability to hold water an4 scalding pain in passing it, or Ijad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and ovtrcomas that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up mat.y timet during the night. Tlie mild and Immediate effect of Swamp-Root i#v soon realized. Tt standa the highest l>ccauseof its remarkable ^ \| l health r???fr?rtticT t>rnh_ ,wr r. v e> r-~rerties. If you need a |cSII<?i3>?.3B?Z"r \ medicine you ahould |gijS?)|ljj5S!i;gg .. have the best.^ Sold by ^*tf-<Lie-doUar sues \ \ p.y^vny have a sample bottle scut free * "/? * 'dress Dr. Kilmer & Co., liing' ~ (tit,Mention this paper nntl f ,.ke,D-. Kilmer's Swamp nddreM, Uiugliauitou, I KfJi !r#' 'A J &$}vtS&;' 11 {> | framework." concluded tho engh "eneh dub of scarlet paint on (bo 1 memiH (hat some iuan luis come to Indent!). Every skyscraper and every bridge is (Lie monument to some lltdo J group of unknown workers, laboring at dizzy heights and dallying wUh sudden death as part of their day's work." ?New York Press. A Poverty Stricken Queen. Partly owing (o (lie fact (hat she was wedded to an avaricious king and partly because she was generous wl(h tho Hide money allowed her Elizabeth of York, <]uccu of Henry VII., spent but a small -amount for dress. Sbo was very often in debt, and tho sums sho spent were ridiculously antnll *>A 111 I .. ???-. /ff"Tv il- i. ouiitu, -V niiiiiui^n (JU11IH me Kl'env csl amount expended at nny one time. Her gowns were mended and turned, and new waists wero inndo for tlicm, ns Is showflfeby the record of bills paid to lier talic. These bills prove that she wore her clothes for n long time, for her gowns wero obliged to bo newly hemmed, and also (hat, though a princess of the groat house of Plantagenet, she wore shoes costing but 24 cents, which were decorated with tin buckles! Mado It Cloar. A senator, speaking of the advantages of clearness of statement, told a story about a restaurant to lllustrato his meaning. Ho said: "This restaurant advertised a dinner, but not In the looso way many other restaurants advertise dinner as between certain hours, whether there would bo enough dinner to last between those hours or not. No. The man who runs that restaurant has a proper knowledge of his responsibilities and of the exact use of the language. He advertised, 'Chicken pie, 25 cents; from 12:30 until gone.' Saturday Evening Post. A Cynical 8tatesman. Tho saying that "all men lmvo their price" Is ascribed to Sir Robert Wnlpole. While speaking of a faction in parliament which bitterly opposed some of his measures ho said, "You see with what zeal and vehemence these gentlemen oppose me, and yet I know the prlco of every man in this house except three." Of some who galled themselves patriots he said: "Patriots! I could raise fifty of them within four and twenty hours. I have raised many in one night. "J'is hut to refuse an unreaKMIIIllilo llnmnili) rill/1 1111 UIM-Iiuva <1 no. t riot.** A Dilemma. Mr. Crlmsonbonk?A hunter in Newfoundland who has lost his bearings or finds himself in a fog has n<> difficulty In finding the way, :is, owing (<> the constant west winds, the tops <>f nil tho troos point easf. airs. Crimsonbeak?But suppose he doesn't want t<> go east??Yonkors Statesman. Married For Money. j "Do you mean to say that you marVied for money?" "In a way T did. 1 got imirrled lie, cnuso I couldn't afford t<> stay engaged any longer."?Cleveland i.eader. Nothing can ho produced out of nothing.?Diogenes. Foley's Kidney/ F111S i What They Will Do for Yon They will curc your backache, strengthen your kidneys, corrcct urinary irregularities, build up the worn out tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Prevent Brigbt's Disease and Diabates, and restore health and ' strength. Kcfuae substitutes. J v i f ( / 1" pf till .III, with several v,. a institutions and never let an opportunity. pass to boost. The people regret to loose Prof. Dendy as he is held in the highest esteem by the people of Douglasvillo as a teacher, citizen and christian gentlemen. At a meeting of the trustees the following resolution was adopted: i\ . _ i _ til / 1 i i - * ii?i /v uougiasvnie, via., May n>, j:hu At a meeting of the trustees of Pouglasville College this day held the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, Prof. W. E. Dendy, who has served as president of Douglasville College for the past five years has notified us that he will sever his connection with this institution at the close of the present term to accept the position of superintendent of the public schools of Monroe, Ga. Resolved, That we give him up with feelings of sincere regret, and feel that in losing him and his excellent family that the town sustained a great loss. We commend him to the poo pie in liis new field of labor as a throughly competent and efficient educator; as an upright and conscientious Christian gentleman, who teaches by both precept and example in everything that is good, elevating and ennobling.?1 )ouglasville Argus. I.ion I'ondli'n* h Clillil In Pittsburg a Hivntfc lion fondled tho liniul that a child thrust into his cage. hanger to a child is poinotimeB great when least regarded. Often it conus through ColdR, Croup and Whooping Cough. They slay thousands that Dr. King's Now Discovery could have saved. "A few doses cured our hal>y of u very bad case of Croup." writes Mrs. (Joorge 15. Davis of Plat Kock, N. C., " We always give it to >iitit when ho takes cold. [It's a wonderful medicine for hnhies " ReRt r<>r * oilUDH, UWUt?, liAUrippO, A Hill Din, i II'limrrliWnnlf Lun^s, .r>()??.'sjil (X). Triiil Imit i It* fn-o. (>unrniit?nd I?v nil (IriifTKistH. Tom I'oole, white, who was convicted ??f" 111?' murderof West I>oekery ill the Carolina mills, near (ircenville, lasl January au<l sentenced lo ton voars. and Krnest (Jowans, convicted of I ho murder of Warren Mason, near Paris Station in (Jroonville count v, and given a life sentence, have boon taken to the State penitentiary to commence Iheir sentences. IIow's This? \\ e i 1T1 r One Hundred I'ollnrfl Ro ward for hp} cane of Catarrh that cannot In- fined l>y I lall'H Catarrh ''inc. F. J. CI I ION F.Y & CO., Toledo, O. \Vt> (1 ic underaigned, havo known F. .1. ( heney for the liiftt 15 yearn, and believe him perfectly honorable in nil IiiihIm ks |rapHiictioim and financially ahle to can y out any obligations made l?y bin firm. Wai.mno. KinmaN & Mahvin, Wholesale !)? iixhihIh, Toledo, (). 11 a 11 *m Catarrh Cure i? taken internally, acting directly upon the hlooil and nuieouH HurfaceH of tho Rystem, TentimonialH Rent free, Price 7Sc, per holtle. ,XNT OF TJ LIBEF Located at Liberty, S. C., at the RESOURCES. Loans and Discount a (UP. 112 7(1 < overdrafts 3,23ft'JI ! Hanking Howie I,f>!3 82 Kurulture and Fixtures l.iUkMO Duo froin Hanka and Hankers r>,8.'>3 37 Ourroncy 1,810 00 Gold mk) oo ' Silver and other Coin ...... :?it ? ? i Chcckc'anri Cash Items 'Mlt>.-> Total **4,1*1 tl STATU OK SOUTH CAROLINA, I . . COUNTY (?K 1MCKKNS. ( * ' Heforo me came II S.Shirley, Cashier of thou that tho above ami foregoing Htatument Ik a true r salil Hank. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st <li (Correct?A ttest: I. M. Maulitln i \V. T. O'Dell, > Directors. II. C. Shltlev. \ Flour! We closed the deal lor 2c Hour before the advance and ar< the benefit of the low price. In fact when it conies to bu we are in a position to sell you i? i _ _i? ?uic ti1111 ii snort prom is our m Shoes! We have just received a si children's shoes in the most ties popular price. Hats! II it is a hat that you are i yon good. We have just rece good hat at from $1.35 up. W the ones we are selling at $1. GOOD VALUES. Come in a When you are in town pa want:ng to buy or not we are. al' Yours to serve. W. B. Fr "At tlio 01 1^ ll/rk fKrt U1 / i\ v<111v/i 11i [^iiy mi: ui? produce. Carey & ( REAL 1 R/CKEN Spp us when yon v to Imihl upon, or goo< Piokrns or in this c< <l<>lightc<l to show yoi we (col sure that we Now is the time to iir before it enhances in Carey & ( Main St. Pi 'Phone No. 33. Offic t ' i\o. . :011s. t IE CONDITION OF ' LTY BANK, |i close of business Mar. '24, 14)10. i,iaiiim'iii:s. i capital Slock I'nhl In KA,000 00 Surplus* I'und t!,000 00 ' Undivided I'rotltH, ls-hs Current Kx- j pcnses ami 'I'nxes I'ald 72 , Hue to Hanks itiul Unnkers ... r>$ir? ' Individual Deposits II,Mil CI ] 1'lmc CertllleatcH ??r Deposit 11),wso in ("ashler's Cheeks 85 1(1 Hills Payable. Including Certificates for Money llorrowe?l 10,50000 t ( Total *81,181 14 t i liove limited I (it 11 k. who, l.ciiu;'Inly sworn, savs omlitlon of siil>I Itmik, iin Known liv Imoks of II C, siilUMCV. ?;. .if A11rI, I'.ilO. 1 Sell ) \v. It. <;I i: \ N Noinry I'm Hi* s o. 1 I Flour! ( do barrels best (none better) < ; going to give our customers ying everything in our lines on a close margin. "A quick otto always. Shoes! lipment mvn's ladies and irable shapes and leathers at a Hats! in need of we can certainly do ived a lot and can fit you in a e have them still cheaper but 25 ARE KXCK1TIONALLY nd take a look. 1 iy us a call whether you are 1 ways ?;lrid to have you visit us. J 1 i eeman, <1 Slan.f sliest prices for all kinds of ^hastain, 3STATE., is. s. c. j ill a nice town lot I farming land near unity. Wo will ho i what we have and can interest yon. vest in i*? k2i I nmiiert.v r' " i v 1 vnh H'. ! i Shasta in, i ickens, S. C.; c over rVocman Building. I . ..g was f n ..m>y l'ills contain i nconconuittiu form ingredients of established herapoutic value for the reliof and uro of nil kidney and bladder ailnontH. Sold by all druggists. He 8hut Her Up. "Wtiy are yon and yo\ir wife quarreling "Oil, I acknowledged that I'd made 1 fool of myself in my latest deal, and die's mad because she lias no chance :o arguo with 1110 about It."?Cleveland Leader. A touch of rbematiHin, or a twinge >f neuralgia, whatever tho trouble is, Chamberlain's Liniment drives away ho prin at once and cures tho com ilnint quickly. First application fives relief. Sold by all dealers. Not th# Donkey He Wanted. "1 see you advertise for a donkey," Bald the man who looked as if he had something for sale. "Oil, yes," said the busy man, stopping his work for u minute to look up, "but I want one with four legs."?Exchange. Chamberlain's Stomach and Livor j rableta will cloar tho sour stomach, iweeten the breath and create a heal- t ;hy appetite. They promote the How j )f gastric juice,thereby inducing good iigestion. Sold by all doalora. ( 1 One of the Luxuries. ( "Ever had appendicitis?" "No. There aiu't never been a time 1 whou I could afford it."?Exchange. J Johon I). Rockefeller would go broke ' if he should spend his entiro income l trying to preparo a hotter modicine than Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera md Diarrhoea Ilenwdv for diarrhoea, < lysentery or bowel.complaints. It is limply impossible, and so says every ;mo that has used it. Sold by all , loalors. _ 1 Spoiled His Romance. George?I hoc nothing for us but to j elope. Do you think youi father ' would forgive us? I Ethel?I'm sure ho would. ' Cleorge?IIow can you be ho sure? 1 Ethel?I felt a little nervous on that 1 score, and?I asked hlin. Novor hnsitato about giving Cham- < berlain'.H Cough Remedy to childron. ( It contains no opium or other narcotics and can be given with implicit ionlidence. Ah a quick cure for ] roughs and colds to wh'cb children nro mscoptible it is unsurpased. Sold*l?y ill dealers. ] < Hit Excuse. ( "Do you eat onions?" "Only In self defense. My wife Is 1 fond of them."?Detroit Eroe l'ress. I Botanic Blood Balm; (B. B. B.) Cures Through the Blood -jfcBlaod Poison, ^ . HMq bone pains, can- \ Kg, CER, SCALY SKIN, r &yj > Rheumatism, Eczemat > Itching Humors. B.B. B. (Botanic Blood Blood) i? the ? >nly Blood Remedy that kills the poison . n tho hlood and then purifies it?send- ' ng a Hood of pure, rich blood direct to | he ?kln surface, hones, joints, and t wherever the disease is located. In this 1 >vay all sores, ulcers, pimples, eruptions ) ire healed and cured, pains and aches . >f Rheumatism cease, swellings subside. ' [i. B. B. completely changes the body ( nto a clean healthy condition, giving ho skin the rich, red hue of perfect ' icalth. B. B. B. cures the worst old ( ases. Trv it. BOTANIC BLOOD BALM BBB ' l>lensant and N?fe to take; composed of pure lotunlc Ingredient*. It |>nrll!CH mid enriches ] lit-blood. It. It. It. NtrenxtlieiiK the nerves Old builds iiii the broken down Hyhtcin. DrtlK- J (Istsll.OOt'KR I.ARGK HOTTLK with dlrec i?111m for home cure. I Sold at All Drug Stores. .diet 111 k 'I'm I in^> i throe hours. Tl i roe II< < M<IOK. rtonev and Tar hns luen n ,o?rsoUoftWavoiito for nil ailments of ho throat, chest and lun;cH. For in nuts ami children it is nest and safest h it contains no opiates and no harm ul drills. None genuine but Foley's ionoy and Tar in the yellow package, iefuso substitutes. Sold by nil driw; [ists. The first re^imenj, X. (i. S. X, has been extended an invi ation to p;o to Aiken to encamp his summer. The invitation vas ex tended a (lav ?>r two a^o, ;h rough Capt. lliehardson. The isual accommodations arc promised the regiment if it goes o that eity for the annual man Olivers. Foley Kidney Pills are anti.sc| lir, ionic and restorative and a |ironi|>t cor ectivoof nil urinary irrei{ularit ics. iofuso substitutes. Sc ld by allNlmr lists. Slink B I 11 In \ oilr Slum Vllen'R Foot Fase, a powder IL cure'i >ainful, swollen, sinartimr, nervous eet nnd instantly tahes the stinfj out. >f corns and bunions nmtnutkes walUn.t M'?.. ; O..I I . * H vhd(t . j. it ii iiivi(ia> . niuu rvt'i V vhoro, 25cts. Tho Hamburg Business Men's eaglie have taken steps to see .hat the census of their t< * * ^ is 11 keeping; with the actna <u 1 litions and to this end the tow n las been flooded with circulars ifYering five cents a name lur ill sneh names handed in that lave not been secured by tin.' munierator. A number of lames have been handed in al eady. [}o til nut ml ?r <1 ii 11 ii m A I'ritll I'iikI Nii. I I:: III. <i. A. K. Mr. Isaac Cook, Commando <?f above Post, Kownneo.' Ill . writes- " l'\n a long time 1 was bothered with hnckloho and pains across m.v kidneys. \hout Uro months ai?o started taking Poly Kidney Pills and noon saw I hey worn doing just as claimed. ! knpt. <>n :aking them and now I am free from backache, and tho nninfu! Madder nisory is all gone. 1 like Foloy Kid iioy l'ills so well that I have told many if my friends and comrades about them and shall recommend them til. jvory opportunity." Sold . I?y all ironists. Frank Hikard, a younn' w hi!r mail aeeidently shot and killed hiiiusolf while oifl fishing m ar his hom,e alunit one mile south Df Edmunds,* in Lc-xin^lon 'ouiit.y* late Thursday after noon. The entire load took of Feet, in the stomach, makiiMi a ghastly wound. He lived I>i11 a tew moments, dyinp; without making a statement. 11 is mot li M" heard the gun and ran t?? him to find him gasping for hreath. Wliut Kvuryltoily Hauls. Everybody desires good health which h impossible nil loss the kidmvs are to unci and healthy. Kotev's Kidney Komody should ho taken lit the thst ndication of nnv irregularity, and :i teriouH illness mn.v bo avi i tod. l^oloy'n Kidnov Koinody will rostoro t'onr kidneys and Madder t<> Ihoir nornnl statu and activity. Will Kllison, the noted prion ?r who lias made so many hrilling escapes from I he authorities, was released from II.o Spartanburg jail Saturday, hi ines having been paid up. Kl ison would have been turned >ut Friday evening, but for the fact that, ho < 1 i< 1 not h<\ 'la suit )f oitizons' clothes, and oi< 1 liol care to go abroad in *;tripos. Tho young man returned to his home in IVIzer. Since early in March ho has hcon in close; cnii finoment in the Spartanburg jail.