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Arithmetic. .(Vapor read in Teachers' Meeting of the Westminster High School.) Arithmetic is the science of num bers and the art of computing by them. It treats ot the principles, properties and relations of numbers and tho art of computing by them. Ther? ?re two processes of solution Sn arithmetic: First, that in which words alone are used in the solu tion, which ts enlted oral arithmetic; and, second, taut in which figures are used, which is called written arithmetic. r Some arguments have been given In favor of having separate books for oral and written arithmetic. It has been very successfully proven to be the best plan to carry the two on togetner, for time U economized aud fewer text books are needed; in fact, oral solutions are simply prepara tory to written work. The simple problems under each rule may be taught orally, and as the work gets barder lt should be written. In teaching arithmetic to begu ilers lt should be taught by objeccs. It is best to have the objects present, such as blocks, stick, or beads, so the child can handle these. Gradu ally the objects can be laid aside. The first lessons should be oral The child can be taught a great deal of arithmetic before he is able to read a text book. Always let the process precede tho rule. After pu pils have solved several prombkms under a given rule, and understand ?hem thoroughly, then they will be able to understand tho rule. Often a child has memorized n whole set of rules, and does not know how to apply them. It ls not Infrequently the case that the pupils can make their own rules after they under stand the principles. Especially In primar/ work should the "how" pre cede the "why." Arithmetic should by all means atm to be practical. Aside from its disciplinary value lt is a study which has an important bearing on the work of every-day life. Few branches of study enter so largely Into the business affairs of life. Problems should, therefore, aim to be practical. Besides the reg ular lesson In the book, give some original examples, selected from the actual business operations of Ute, and encourage the pupils to think Cor themselves and give original so lutions for those. Often you can give an example which combines sev eral rules, and these will compel the pupil to think out his own method of solution. Also have the pupils make some examples under certain rules that they have been studying. This will not only give them practice, but will show that they have thought for themselves, and net merely memo rized the rule anti worked for the answer. Fiome things s'.iould be borne In mli.;; In teaching arithmetic, which X' will bring under General Suggestions. Dear In mind the fact that many pupils leave school before complet ing any text book on arithmetic. They should be taught that which will be of practical value to them in after life. Give thoroughly drills on the four fundamental rules, for all others are based on these. Great stress should also be placed on fractions and percentage, as these onter Into the practical business matters of life and need much at tention. Make haste slowly. Let pupils understand as thoroughly as possi ble each principle and each pro cess before they attempt to master the next In order. See to lt that all written work, whether on the board or on the tab let, ls neat and put In proper order; also that pupils give all their solu tions, analyses and explanations, whether written or oral, In a clear and correct way, using good langu age. Do not try to havn pupils under stand demonstrations which they are not able to comprehend. Post pone the more difficult part of arith metic until tho reasoning powers of the pupils are developed more. In the high school department they aro able to reason out things, so that you can require more explanation, and more practical or origiual ex amples. (Miss) Anna B. Rushton, Teacher Fifth and Sixth Grados. Honor Koli. First Grade-Eleanor Reese 09, Bertie O'Kellcy 97, Mollie VoyleB v.l. Sadie L. Watkins 95, Laura Griffin 97, Christine Terrell 99, Eth el atholl 97, Nish Duncan 97, Har ry West 96, Krlc Voyles 96. Miss Harris, Teacher. Second Grade-Mary Anderson 5)9, Bertie Lawrence 98, Truman Da vis 97, Charley Anderson, Jr., 96, Ino Sanders 96, Christine Sanders i)6, Joe Vandlver 95. Miss Strlbllng, Teacher. Third Grade-Dora Freeman 99, Lillian Broazeale 9 5. Willie Dorn 95. Miss Strlbllng. Teacher. Sixth Grade-Mary longland 97, Lullle Miller 96, Ada Baker 96. Anna B. Rushton, Teacher. Seventh Grade-William Ander son 97, Bessie Foster 96, Mary Har rell 96. Alice Strlbllng 98, Grace iStrlbling 98, Hobble Simpson 96, Allon Norris 95. Sixth Grade-Margie Williams 95, Irene C?lbson 95. Miss Harper, Teacher. Fourth Grade-Basil Phillips 96, .Andrey Holley 96, Lucius England 5>fc, Annie Belle Watkins 95, Rus sell "Simmons 95. (Fifth Grade-Ralph Lawrence 98, Thc finest coffee substitute ever made has recently been produced by ?r. Snoop, of Racine, Wis. You don't bave to boil lt twenty or thirty min utes. "Made In a minute," says the ?doctor. "Health Coffee" Is really the closest coffee imitation ever yet pro duced. Not a grain of real coffee in lt either. Health Coffee Imitation is made from pure toasted cereals or ?rains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really lt would fool an expert-were he to unknowingly drink lt for coffee. A. P. Crisp. Va SK J o Prichard 98, Harold Norria 97, Annie Cobb 96. Mrs. M. E. Brockman, Teacher. High School. Eighth Grade-Ida Lou Brownlee 97, Ethel Marett ?7. Ada Simpson <?7, De Witt Miller 96, Jameson Strib nng 96. Hov. J. J. Harrell Teacher pro tem. Ninth Grade-Rena Harrell 99, Frank Anderson 99, Kate Harris 99, Belton Marett 98, Kletner Tannery 97, Bernice Marett 97, Minnie Eu banks 96, Lee Striming 96. M. E. Brockman, Teacher and Prlncipat It will be unnecessary for you to go through a painful, expensive ope ration for piles If you use ManZa?. Put up in collapsible tubes with nes sie, ready to apply to the soreness and Inflammation. For any form'of piles. Prie* 60o. Oiiafawtee^. Sold by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lun ney, Seneca. STANDS ON CONSTITUTION. Joseph A. McCollongh, of GreenviUe, Candidate for U. S. Senate. Greenville, Jan. 20.-Joseph A. McCullough, one of the leading law yers of this city, and well known throughout the State through his service as a legislator and special judge, will be a candidate for the United States Senate in the primary to be held next summer. His candi dacy was announced this evening, when he issued the following formal statement: To the Democratic Voters of South Carolina: I have decided Lo enter, the race for the United States Senate, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary. I realize how unsat isfactory it is, both to the candidate and to the voter, for me to attempt to outline anything in the nature of a platform, for the reason that there, arc so many questions with which a Senator of the United States will have to deal that the voter will be more largely governed by his opin ion as to the qualifications of the candidate than by any platform he may announce. I believe that Henry Watterson tersely stated what should oe the keynote in the coming Democratic campaign in the words, "Back to the Constitution." Given a man's con ception of that document and the re spective rights of the State and Fed eral governments thereunder, aud lt he be consistent, his position with reference to almost all the other questions coming before the National Congress for solution can be pre dicted with almost as absolute pre cision and accuracy as the po. itlon of a planet one thousand years :rom now. As to the construction of the Constitution, I belong to the school of Calhoun and Jefferson. I believe that an application of that instru ment, thus interpreted, would solve permanently and in a satisfactory' mannor all the great questions that occupy the attontion of the Ameri can people, such as che tariff, trusts, finances, taxation and the rights of thc States. Stated briefly. Mr. McCullough gives this outline of his beliefs and intended policy: I believe in immediate tariff re vision and reciprocity. . * . I believe in protecting the Ameri can laborer against a lower standard of wages and living through the in flux of undesirable immigration, and on the other hand I favor stimulat ing immigration of a desirable class. * * * I believe In tariff reform, which would remove the foundations upon which trusts and monopolies rest. . * * I believe that the National Leg islature should deal only with na tional questions. . * * I believe in the right of the State to adopt Its own domestic policy, concerning all matters of which the Federal govern ment has no jurisdiction. * * * I believe In the right of the individual to earn his bread in the sweat of his brow, and I favor those laws that guarantee to him a just recompense for the labor expended. * * * I be lieve that lt is the function of the government to issue money, and for that reason favor the establishment of a central national bank. * * * I believe in peace-universal peace and favor arbitration as a settlecient of all questions. * * * In making this campaign I do not intend to spend "barrels of money," even for legitimate purposes, as lt han been suggested that a candidate for tho Senate must do to be elected. I will not do this for two reasons, in the first place, I haven't lt to spend, and in the second place, I think it more Important to the State that the Individual should ex ercise his honest, conscientious judg ment. I will not flood the voters of the State with letters and literature of all sorts. In conclusion, I believe that you will extend to each and every one of us who may entor the contest that courtesy which Benjamin Franklin once suggested in a letter Introduc ing an unknown person to another equally as unknown: "Do him all the good offices and show him all the favor that on further acquaint ance you will find him to deserve." Respectfully, Jos. A. McCullough. Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, grows In favor dally with young and old. Mothers should keep lt on hand for children. It is prompt relief to croup. It ls gently 'laxative, driving the poison and phlegm from the system. It ls a simple remedy that gives Immediate relief. Guar anteed. Sold by J. W. Reil, Wal halla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Married at Salem. Salem, Jan. 21-Special: Married, January 18, 1908, at the residence of tho bride's father, T. M. George, near Salem, Miss Etta George, of Oconee, and Charles Garrett, of Pick ens county, Rev. J. B. Colley officiat ing. C. ? ? . ... -? ? ? Most disfiguring skin eruptions, sorofula, pimples, rashes, etc., are duo to Impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is a cleansing blood tonic. Makes you clear-oyod, clear-brained, clear-skinned. * lentil; Foto Ave You Sure Your Kidneys are Well ? Many rheumatic attacks are due to uric acid m the blood. But the duty ot the kidneys is to remove all urie acid from the blood. Its presence there shows the kidneys are inactive. Don't dally with "uric acid solvents." You might go on until doomsday with them, but until you cure the kidneys you will never get well. Doan's Kidney Pills ubi only remove ! uric acid, but cure tile kidneys and | then all danger from uric acid !s ended. Rupert B. Calv?, bookbinder, em ployed at The State Publishing Co., officiai printers for the State of South Carolina, living at 1010 Lumber St., Columbia, S. C., says: "I thought I had rheumatism and was treated xor it on that belief. I usad all kinds of liniments. The pain was in my back end In my Lip? deer to the shoul ders. The liniments did no good, anU I took to blood medicines, but they did not help me. I took a long trip In hopes that the change ot cli mate might help me. I heard of Doan's Kidney Pills and determined to try them, and got a box at a drug store. They completely removed the pains out of my back, and I have not felt a touch of the old trouble since I used them." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Mi ibu rn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name-Doan's and take no other. Two Men Fight Street Duel. Ashburn, Qa., Jan. 23.-A good deal of excitement was created here this morning when W. A. Altman, cashier of the Citizens' Bank, and James H. Pate, became engaged in a difficulty in front of the Citizens' Bank building. Several shots were exchanged with the result that both received slight wounds. Fortunate ly but few people were on the streets at the time, or some one would have been wov med, as the shots flew thick up and down the main street for a few minutes. The cause of the difficulty could not be learned. HOG CHOLERA The greatest drawback to the hog industry which breeders in this coun try have to contend with ls what is known as "hog cholera" and "swlno plague." Hog cholera ls a highly contagious disease, and unless checked is lia ble to carry off a great number of hogs In a very short time. A. P.Williams, of Burnett's Creek, Ind., tells of an experience which he had with some hogs that had the cholera. "Five years ago," says Mr. Williams, "I was in the employ of J. D. Richardson, Lafayette, Ind., as his barn foreman. Some fine hogs that I was feeding took the cholera. I gave them Sloan's Liniment and did not lose a hog. Some were so had they would not drink sweet mi.k and I was compe'led to drench them. I have tried lt at every opportunity since and always find it O K." Wrlto for Dr. Sloan's free book on the treatment of Horses.Cattle, Hogs and Poultry. Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, 615 Albany street, Boston, Mass. Man is Found Murdered. Charlotte, N. C.', Jan. 23.-The. dead body of Thomas Furr, 18 years old, was found a short distance from his home in Union county yesterday with a gunshot wound In his heart. Young Furr left home early in the evening, riding a mule. The animal returned late at night, riderless, with blood on the saddle. A seat ch revealed the murdered body in a field near and later Furr's gun, together with blood-stained garments were found in the cabin of Susie Watts, a negress, near the scene of the crime. The 'woman, together with a negro man, Charles Stratford, were arrested, charger! with the crime. _ The Farmer's Wife Is very careful about ber churn. She scalds lt thoroughly after using, and give? it a sun bath to sweeten it. She knows that if her churn is sour it will taint the butter that is mado in it. The stomach ls a churn. In the stomach and digestive and nutritivo tracts are performed pro cesses which are almost exactly like the churning of butter. Is it not apparent then that If this stomach-churn is foul lt makes foul all which is put into lt? The evil of a foul stomach is not alono the bad taste In the mouth and tho foul breath caused by it, but the corruption of the puro curront of blood and the dissem ination of disease throughout tho tx ?ly. Dr. Pierce's Goldon Medical Discovery makes the sour and foul stomach sweet. It does for thc stomach what the washing and sun bath do for thochurn-absolutely removes overy tainting or corrupting ele ment. In this way lt cures blotches, pimplos, eruptions, scrofulous swellings, sores, or open oatlng ulcers and all humors or disoases arising from bad blood. If you havo bitter, nasty, foul tasto In your mouth, coated tongue, foul breath, aro weak and oaslly tired, fcei dopressed and despondent, havo frequent headaches, dizzy attacks, gnawing or distress In stom ach, constipated or Irregular bowels, sour or bitter risings after eating and poor appetite, these symptoms, or any consider adlo number of them, indicate that you are eufforlns from biliousness, torpid or lazy liver with the usual accompanying indi gestion, or dyspepsia and their attendant orangoments. O4UI^?MUO?4^ itf ^t?^^^M^? anthesevoraT^ools of me* J^?Sa'HTr'f?, have been skillfull^and: harmonizare cjfflinlnfid. liU?LJnpcf'.w Holden TWlsal OJsouLejx* That this ls absolutely true will be readily proven to your satisfaction lt you will but mall a postal card request to Dr. R. V. Plerco, Buffalo, N. Y., for a free copy of his hooklot of extracts from tho standard medical authorities, giving the namoi of all the Ingredients entering into his world-famed medicines and show ing what the most eminent medical men of the age say of them. 3 I ornent Reversible Disc Plows Remember that I have a car load of these PLOWS, two and three-horse sizes. They have been ried by many farmers in all sections of our country and have proven perfectly satisfactory. They have passed the experimental stage, and stand master of all PLOWS to-day. See them at SENEGA and WESTMINSTER. >i?. IMPROVED PLOWS! I have about 100 Two-Horse IM PERIAL CHILLED PLOWS, about 15 HILLSIDE PLOWS, 5 MALLORY PLOWS, 30 Disc Harrows, 7 Farmers9 Favorite Grain Drills and a lot of other Implements-the same kind I have been selling for four years--that I will close out At Cost and Below Cost. Nothing wrong with these goods. I am simpiy going out of that line of business. Horses, Mules, Wagons, Harness/ Buggy, Wagon and Harness Stock always full. Will have Stables full of all classes HORSES AND MULES from now until April 1st. I build and repair Harness. Shop at Seneca. If you will come to see us, we can trade with you. Lowery Seneca Westminster W8m