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"Staggers" Among Horses? j l)L State Veterinarian Teils |\| How to Treat the Disease. IhJkTt Clemsou College special in aisto^l The S.ale: Dr. M. R. Powers, 6u?uS State veterinarian, has received &dQ5 reports of the prevalence of staggere among horac8 in Beaulort and Barnwell counties. There [UJgft0' have not been mauy cases of this wuSnij dread disease among the horses and dm of this Stale siuce 1901 and Wtfal! 1902. igjSU One of tho cases in Barnwell SuttwU .county has been investigated. The report has reached Dr. Po were that there have beeu 40 deaths in the last two weeks. Dtif He will at once t ike measures to prevent the spread of the disease. FU The following has just been is sued by Dr. Powers: 6udde uThe fatal disease of horses ^VC'I commonly called 'staggers' has J. " again made its appearance in llves this State, cases haying been re- en? 01 ported in Barnwell and Hamp- ram ton counties. This disease ha9 U1g v appeared sporadically in South P38e(Jarolina tnr m?n? ?a??o Vmf tirug J J serious outbreak occurred until the epidemic of 1901 1902. P^g! ''During the fall of 1901 a few cases were reported in Lancaster e(j county, and in January, 1902, it iateu again broke out in O.angeburg satisf county. During the following je(Jg a six months losses were reported iu Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, U|j Spartanburg, Cherokee, Green- tj10 fc wood, Orangeburg, Barnwell and g()1 Berkeley counties. At tliat time it was estimated that the losses p^ during this shoit period greatly gtr exceeded $10,000. "After this severe outbreak uo gjg case3 were reported until 1906, times when the disease was again re- Th ported in Hampton,Marion, York, mals Pickens and Oconee counties orgar Outbreaks of the disease were carefi also reported in Virginia, Mary- p ara laud, New Jersey, Georgia and post i Louisiana and Kansas during the be fo same seasons. possi ''Leuco cucephalitis is the pro- will 1 por name for this di e ise, contr although it is also called cerebro spinal meningitis in many locali- Kenr.e lies. The exact cause is as yet nearly unknown, despite the iuvestigatlons oi many prominent Bcien- system tists. Tt has been attributed . uowe a to micro orgauisms, poisonous a cold, plants, impure water, mouldy leed, etc One investigator lias Maoke produce! these symptoms by feeding damaged grain conta:n ^ ing a fungus, the spores of ' which enter the circulation and ''De set up inflammation and often preci abscess of the brain. You 'Mules are eeldom attacked ; wo hi in fact, I have never seen one so little aflected, although some cases get a have been reported. In all case3 are s investigated by me I have found dielii lesions of the brain. In many prom instances there has been softening They and degeneretion of large area* ling, of the brain tissue, while in others ored there has been severe congestion ment of the b'ood vessels and meninges are w of the brain. darlii 'rJ,^ : ?:i~ u ~ a iio oyu e oiiiiu?r vu iiu those observed in nearly all other the s forms of eo called staggers', v z: riug< dullness, delirium, incoordina- in ou tion, etc. - Dsath usually occurs usual within one or two days, and the you c the few animals that recover are will of little value, owing to the >ve h< changes in the nervous system. so s\ "Every effort should bo made comii to check the spread of the'disease. that i Upon its appearance, all other pause horses fliould be removed from ?Ex the stable, and the entire stable should be thoroughly cleansed, disinfected and abandoned for We two or three months. Complete ??rre^n change of water and feed is of ciien the utmost importance, since We. many authorities believe that him?p diseased hay or grain or impuro transoc water is the cause of this disease. out a' In past outbreaks we have noticed that no new cases developed after these precautions were "* ots?rved. Hontfr "Medicinal treatment is most "Vakc jH .unsatisfactory, as animals die so tion. > Liifr. - THE LANCASTER NEW ieumatism| _, _ ? found ft tried and tested cure for Rhea- I H laaiMSS Iwl H I b?a to OMb finln. That I. lmpouibl.. M ^B B forttL'SKaBk p*tn> 411 ?*n*# ?* Hi ^H HI natiuMrait la the City of idHf forma thsTprt tayreidlent with r. Bhoop'a Rheumatio Remedy was made cted, dependable prescription. Without ! tnyredlent, I successfully treated many. JW of Rheumatism; but now, at last.Ituntrare* all curable win of this heretofore reaawT disease. Those sand-like ?ranula* round to Rheumatic Blood, teftfn to dissolve I away under the action of this remedy aa I does sugar when added to pure water. n. when dissolved, these poisonous wastes ss from the system, and the cause ol rpi ,ti?m is yone Urever. There Is now^no 1 DC HOW X?Iiu Kiiiai gi<;un w luaiir ioui?r inu?; 1 i ?. We Mil, Mid In conlld?Quo reoommeod periencecl DU i\ ( * marked at p: Dr. Shoop s ^ wiiY iumatic Remedy 10 pieces NDERBURK PHARMACY. 20TO yards 7 I " hams to go s aly after the symptoms Qne j0? u op. Upon appearance of 4 centg d irdt symptom, severe purga- 500 yar(js should be immediately giv- price 10 tol is ounce of'aloee with two Qne iot s extract of belladonua be- dark 12 2c a ery satisfactory for tbie pur 12 pieces^ 1 ne administration of 7 cen?. to 1 " ?lten impossible, owing 2 pieces|j 8 delirium of the horse, but Lmonette rlivee can be g.veu by poller- stripes, heav I Yf W nAnntro* ? 1 ' j . ?? ague > 1 i a i/UlllJJC- OllG lot Si veterinarian cm be procur. d;d qualjty { i should ba called iramed- Qne l0t pi; r, as treatment is very un- nQW to at ac'ory aud practically use- Splendid v fter the Symptoms are wtll 25 and 35 ce ?P0d- . . 1 ji 1 3 pieces p the animal can be handled swiss to go a blowing drench may prove ne value : rkTTW* wler'8 Sol. Arsenic. onacetin, a\2 drams. 1 yclinin Sulpb. 1-2 grain. it is needless uae, 4 oz. fall goods, ;: Give this drench three the most sty i daily. efforts this s e bodies of all afTected aui- examine our should be opened aud the _________ is (especially the brain) illy examined. The ap- I A FE mce, together with report of t nortem examinations,should I New sofa rwarded to this office. All I New meta ble advice and assistance I Embroidei ie furnished to assist in I Collar sup ol of this outbreak" I for 5 cents. - ~ I Collar sup ly's Laxative Cough Syrup is used I One lot la? evorywhere, because it not only m in hpltQ rprb nitatioD of the throat and stops tho I but it drives the cold out of the ??? i through its laxative principle by ig a free and gentle action of the I and that id the only way to euro Yon can't cure it as long as you stipated. Insist upon Kennedy's /e Cough .Syrup. Sold by J. P. y k Co. w s i Editor's Love Letter. iar darling delinquent! Our """"" oub subscriber in arrears I /" are so shy! Do you think ave sold out and gone? No, Here espe sugar plum, we could not possible mer way if we wanted to. We adaquately l till at the same old stand their own n ng out the news on sweet lines of clotl isos and brigl t expectations. y?u and savi make an exce'lent diet, dar- date suit. ? with a little pudding flav- Boys knee with a word of encourge. best values ' to serve as a dessert. We B them in all ? raiting and watohim for the?, I Bring the he ng. our turtle dove. Wo long I All the hoy ar thy gentle footstep on H shirts, shoes tairway below and hear the j& Hope Mon >f the happy dollars with- S penitentiary r office. Dear one, we feel un- I anteed to ha l!y sad and lonely without I insole and a lear. Now, little pie crust, I ?et satisfact you, will you come? Do I longer and r par you answer in a voice fl ??????? veet and beguiling, "I'm 5 fig ng,''or is it only the winds I iround our ollice roar? Wo II mldM i.. Vi $ i for further developments" I "WH* ?? I DON'' How s This? I offer One Hundred Dollars liewaid I: y case of Catarrh that cannot be ?>' bv Hall's Catarrh Cure, F. J. BY A CO , Toledo. O. ,i tbo undersigned, havo known F. J. j for the last 15 years, and believe DR. J. E. trfoctly honorable in all business PlPM" itlons and financially able to carry UtlM y obltgat ons niado by his firm. Ollic? in Ellimo WAI.IUNO, KIMNAN A MAltVIN, . [."< ? . XT Wholesalo Druggists, Toledo, O. pOSltO 1 irst Ni s Catarrh Cure is taken internal!}', Phono No, 8. directly upon the blood and mu- * i?n.4n irfae>s of the system. Testimonials ae. Price, 75c per bottle. 8old by ?????? ggiets. Send your orderi i Hall's Family Pills for oonstipa- to The News?goo priees. S, OCTOBER 3, 1908 ' EW GC AT NEW AN LOWER PR: r fall goods recently bought in the Northern yer at from 10 to 20 per cent, off the forn rices that will appeal to every customer who call special attention to a few exceptional b A mncbooni ^ ? ? 1 ' g uica? gingnams, Une lot 1 12-2c. Now to go at only 8 1-2 One lot i \ good 6c quality apron ging- One lot s it only 4c yard. Mill end nbleached Domestic to go only pieces. Oi to go at 75 36 inch dark percales, former One lot s 2 1-2 cents, to go at only 8 l-2c splendid va ordered percales in light and Bureau uality to go at 10c yard. and light s fancy outings, pretty patterns, One lot ) at only 5 cents yard. quality anc 3 inch striped suiting to go 12-2 98 cents ea in white, solid colors and A big ba ry quality the yard 12 l-2c. wool 11-4 g hort length chambrays splen- the pair. ;o go at only 8 l-2c yard. One lot 1 aid suiting sold last year at 20c and blue b< ; only 10c yard. Black pe alues in white flannel at 15, 20, One lot wi nts yard that rustle: iretty 36 inch figured curtain One lot ? .t only 10c yard. only 3.50 DRESS GOODS DEI > to say, contains many beautiful and attr< We endeavor at the change of every season lish and desirable goods the market affor< eason have not been in vain as you will see pretty woolen goods^silks, etc. !W Things IN NOT pillows at 25 cents New Pillnw ^??via o 1 hand bags at 25cts Handkerchiefs 2 f< ried h'dk'fs. only 5c Pretty belting in t porters "Tryune" 3 shades, the yard 2 New center pieces a porters, pearl 25 set One lot ladies' 50c be ies' 25 cent belts reduced to 19 cents One jced to 7 cents. C We hi table Try ^HIJSG DvPJllVjVT cially has our efforts in securing the best chandise for the least nossihlt> monou Wn eward with the goods, that can stand on lerit. We carry 3 first-class dependable ^ling and out of this stock can fit you, please i you money on a stylish, serviceable, up-to5ee them before buying, s pant suits. The biggest stock and the ive've offered in several seasons. We have ;izes and from the cheapest up to the best. >ys along with you and let us fit them up. needs to wear we keep it. Hats, Caps, . underwear, etr tgomery shoes for women and children are made solid leather. Every pair guar,ve a solid leather counter, a solid leather double cap toe. To buy this shoe means to ion. They cost no more but wear much nay be found here at any time. easier U mailt T FORGET OUR nsfLSH I Money to Loan. ,j I nut dow proj urO'.l to negotiate lo? tl3 liUllUlOg op- from $3(0.00 and upwards on imp %ti0t1(ll Hank. cotton farm?, repayable in annualin merits, at 8 per cent, ioteiest. No missions charged ; only a rensonabl rid*. S. C? for abstract of title. 0t?-fU5 K. E. WYLIE, Attorney-at-L < for Job Printing <1 work an<l low If it is to bo printed, send The News office. 7 > D ICES Markets by our shrewd and exler prices, have been opened and appreciates values, argains in dry goods. adies' ribbed vests to go at 25 pr. >illows cases to go at 25 cts. pr. iheets to go at 50 cents, damask in 2, 2 1-2 and 3 yard le lot to go at 50c yard. One lot cents yard. hort length kimona goods. A ilue, the yard only 10 cents, and waskstand scarfing, white triped 15 and 25c yard, slumber robes good size, good I pretty patterns to go at only ich. rgain in blankets. One lot 1-2 ;rey blankets to go at only 1.98 ; L-2 wool white 11-4 blankets, pink orders. A good value only 2.25 eticoats. One lot to go at 50 cts. th embroidered ruffle, the kind, s a good value to eo at 98 cents ?ood taffeta petticoats to go at p'jvr i to secure is and our IOKS <-> ^cino. ir, '"iVUl WWW S -he popular t/llgA?t|tiar % !5 cents. ' jg t 5, 20, 25c. V e I ?lts red. 39c W * \ ? lot ladies' '\JB ^ | \1DET HOhE ave them for boys, girls and laSpecial linen heel, knee and toe. roof, rust proof, always comforstrong and durable. ' a pair for only 25 cents. ??????. lie CoHp'y COAT SUITS To Debtors and Creditors. j All persons indebted to iho estate of rovrd J?,T108 HrIIps. deceased, are heroby istall- n?tified to make payment to the under* com- executors, and all parties holde fee 'nK claims against said estate are directed to present same, duly attested, aw. Mary Kleeker Bailee, ?? J. J. Ilailes, it to S. K. Bailcs, Exteutors.