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FAIR SEX AS SMOKERS. Cigarette Habit Among The Women Declared To Be On The In crease. Chicago Reccrd-Herald. -Sad t' -ay. the u-e *: egarettes by wmien apiears V be evel n the inI c'e7Ze." re:narked a leading Chicago denist wh,-e c, e is in one of the big lown to wn y rapers. "Let me tell you how I gained special informa tion on the subject. "Among my patients is a society woman who once had very pretty teeth. I found that she was spoiling the beauty of her teeth by the excess ive use of cigarettes. They were bad ly discolored at the front. Then I told her that she would have to stop smoking or sacri6ice the charm of one of her most attractive features. She frankly confessed that she had been using a meerschaum bolder which she had colored to a (lark mahogony with nic,tine. She added that smoking was not un common among women who played bridge whist. while many of the young ger set dallied with the cigarette hab it, though they had not yet become what might be ternied cigarette fiends. I think that women often regard the cigarette as becoinming; they imagine it gives a smart touch that is fascinat ing. But when shown that it is a question of a pleasant habit versus beauty. it is generally beauty that wins. 'My patient is trying to stop smoking by cutting down her allow ance day by day." Habit on The Increase. If these remarks are a true index of the smoking habit among women, it is plain that the crusade recently be gun by the national officers of the Women's Christian Temperance Union has not made great progress. Among tobacconists it is freely ad-' mitted that the sale of cigarettes to women of all classes has been vastly increased by the introduction of the coupon system, which offers prizes to buyers ranging from a dainty bottle of perfume to grand piano. In this craze, however, the women are simply imitating the men. One dealer estimates that Chicago has at least 25.000 men who are con firmed "tobacco coupon fiends." while the number of women affected by a similar craze is astonishing. Mlest of the women use imported cigarettes. which. as some one has wittily said, "are a flavor of tobacco." The con firmed. "utterly gone" smokers, how ever, use a cheaper grade made from Virginia we'ed. which contains plenty of ocherish stain and is the worst for teeth and the nerves. Unquestionaly the women are not few Vho consider it a bit smart to smoke. M\any of the smart set smoke and some have pretty cigarette case1 made of gun metal and studded with jewvels. Another conceit is -to have beautiful guiden tips and initials on each eigarette. Thi~ s.'pp' sed ti' look smart. too. But e. en the Turkish and Egyptian packages must have prize c' upons in them no:waday's, as the women will take no other. As for the attitude of men toward there "smoky' ladies," some take what may be called broad and tolerant views. wh.ile others are r.nable to re concile the cigarette habit with their ideals of woman:y .gr'ace antd perfec Effect on The Temper. "A husband who advises his wife1 to smoke," recentiy wrote to a London paper that if smoking is soothing to the nerves women need it, even imorc than men do. He does not. however, satisfy one's ctiriosity as to whether his wife has followed his advice. It certainly would be a practical contri bution to endless arguments on this subject if a few~ htisbands would con duct experiments as to th~e effect of smoking on wives. Does it enhance domestic harmony? Do wives who smoke nag less? The average English doctor today! thoroughly approves :he use of to bacco as n.t on:y harmless, bu? wholesome in couu:eracting some of the tendencies of high-prest:re mod ern lifc. 1'his attitude of the :nedical profession may be largeiy responsible for the amazing spread of the cigar ette habit amo'ng English w.mni in recent years. Not so long ago it wa that %%-e si-,' kc. In England advanced clubs nnd it neces-ary tot set apart a ladies' iok ing r -oni. \\hat is proper in Eng land. vou kn-xw, may ec.n becme "the thiiig in Anerica. In the din img r.m .ne o. the swell np-twwn hitels in New Y,-rk an eugraved card is placel on the tables at Ihoe. dimr ur which ,reads: "Gimemen and ladie wihing to -'oke m l..v d ,o -r 'he .gibr in." T!m;. ro 'i hack .4 the parl -- ,n -e.-:d fI.lor: every evening the air is I !e and thic.k with nmoke: :hr,ugh the haze nay be seen a score of handsomely dresei womenl smoiking Turkish cigarette, in company with the men. * The Habit in Chicago. Thus far Chicago club women have: not absolutely adopted the smoking room annex, at least not within the knowledge of men, but what they may do at an early day is susceptible of ready forecast. It is not difficult to conceive of a time when the legend, "This is the smoking-room." will adorn women's clubs. When that time comes the phrase. *This is the smoking car, ladies." will contain no prohibitory note: also when that time comes tl:e time worn statement of the novelists that the "ladies withdrew. leaving the men to their wine and cigars." will seem untrue to real life: all of which seems to anticipate a con dition of smoky equality that few care to comtemplate. It is by no means hard to find Chi cago women who say: "Oh. well, if smoking is used as a sedative I can't see any harm in it. It is a good tonic after a brainracking day." Neither are women scarce who believe that before many yearrs. will be no more extraordinary to see members of their sex smoking than it is now to see them playing golf or tennis. ..Proper Treatment of Pneumonia. Pneamonia is too dangerous a dis ease for anyone to attempt to doctor himself, although h emay have the proper remedies at hand. A physician should always be called. It should be borne in mind, however, that pneu monia always results from an attack of the grip, and that by giving Cham berlain's Cough Remedy the threat ened attack of pneumonia may be warded off. This remedy is also used by physicians in the treatment of pneumonia with the best results. Dr. W. J. Smith. of Sanders, Ala., who is also a druggist, says of it: "I have been selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and prescribing it in my prac tice for the past six years. I use it in cases of pneumonia and have always gotten the best results." Sold by Smith Drug Co.. Newberry. S. C.. and prosperity Drug Co., Prosperity. S. C. 0 7C Taery-f:e 'ats rrac'tien'i ex perien-:e. ar.d tho fa. that we do t e' lttr-s busina in Seedsi in the sonthern States, enable's us to supply every requiremer.tin GARDEN A0 FARM SEEDS to the v'er'v l.e" advantate, both as regz.r d i:lt a.rd rice. Truckers and Farmers , reg n.r-n :hm::e cuantities of Seeds are reg t-?.d 10 v. it for spec'ial prices. If voa inte not received a copy of WuOsS SEED BOOK for 19&4, write for it. There is not another publicationr anywhere that approaches it inl the useful and practical information that it gives to~ Southern farmers and gardeners. Wood's seed Book wWl be matled free on requeit. Write to-day: d r otdelay. T,W. Wood &Sons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, -VIRGINIA. CURSE OF DRINK CURED TO STAY CURED BY HITE RIBBON REMEDY. No taste. N' xdor. Anv woman can give it in glass of water. tea. coftre6or food without pa' wthite Ribbon Remedv witl cure or destroy the. diseased appetite for all'alcoholic drinks, whether the patient is a confirmed inebriate. ai "tippler," social drinker or drunkard. ;ndorsed by Mem brs of a W. C. T. U. Imipossile for any- one to have an appetite for alcoholic liquors aiter using White Ribbon Reniedy. It has made mnany' thou-: ands of permianient eures, and' in addition re .tres thew .ictimi to normal! iealth, steadying the ien e-, intcea-ing the wiil tower an'. determiina :on b' resi temptationi. 5.old !.y druiggi.ts cyweeand by mail. Pice.50c. and $t.00. L3c Pa s cllrm1tc to care or Cilder, Weeks-& Hunter, NewbePPv. S C. DON'T M GRAND OP TO Gantt's Cotton Planter Plow Stocks, Plows, Ha Harness, Saddles, Trace have prices on the most e that will astonish you. T ever came to Newberry. pomtry NeMug, FarM We have bought heavily and are money saved to all who see us befi Buggies, Horne We carry the most complete lin( who are thir. king of purchasing. C and more to follow. We must hal buggies must be sold. Don't Fail to See LOWES$ HUDGEN Base BaS!FoundrI 'Al e a '~CANE MILLS Furnish y OU SHINGLE IVI w it h a ny- GRAEBR th in g y ou ...... need in COTTON ase Dali Goods. Wee ra phies see what we_HUDGEh MA YES' tr ingl ROOK STORE oth "A True Bill." ote ~nes. .Bannaseaos, c A p nic Building I neris oFinest Chese in theciy1. te puc.> bStandard Ganulated Sugar ~ee us. Will treat you right. whi e 00ults & Dickert, Crd by K Main Street. TTTt ISS THIS PORT UNITY BUY! and Guano Distributor, mes, Wagon and Buggy s, Collars and Pads. We xtensive line of the above 'he largest shipments that Pana , FarM Be going to unload at prices that are >re buying. 3s and Wagoags! , and making special prices to all )ur Ware Houses full, Depots-full, te room to show our goods, and Us Before Buying.. OR HAR , STORE S BROS., LAURENS, S. C. i and Machine Shops, .MANUFACTURERS OF.~um~ , ANVILS, STOVE PARTS, DERRICKS,~ LLS, COTTON PRESSES, ANDIRONS, ~, BRIDGE WASHERS, SASH WEIGHTS, 9 @ENGINE REPAIRS.? @ @ ? MILL CASTINGS A SPECIALTY . complete line of fittings and sup -both wholesale and retail. iers receive prompt attention. S BROS.........LAURENS, S. C. R STAMPS ny long suit. I make any kind* >t bad ones. I furnish a new p and an indellible pad for mark nen for 40 cents. I have some -rgood things. J. WILSONGIB8BES, Typewriters', Office Supplies, etc. reet, Columbia. S. C. stern Lime & Cement Co. CHAR LESTON, S. C. /'aterial of all kinds. High Grade Roofing "RUBEROID." Write for prices. seley Institute of Sc.uth Carolina