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ANIMALS' WANDERINGS. Country Mouse and Town Mouse Fable Has Foundation in Fact. London Answers. The fable of the country mouse and the town mouse has a foundation in tact. Mice occsionally migrate in large numbers when food grows scarce and travel consideraole dis tance to fresh houses. Farmers in a part of Perthshire had a good reason to become aware of this fact when a couple of years ago vast swarms or mice invaded their cornields at har vest time. But the mouse onvl travels when i: has to. The rat. on the contrary. seems to take a yearly outing, in very much the same iashion as do liuman )eings. Rats are the most migratory creatures in the world. Troops of rats leave :he towns at the end of summer and spend a month or two ;n the country, apparently in order to enjoy the change of food which the country affords at that time of the year in the way of fresh fruit and grain. Before the cold weather sets in they are all back again in their old quarters. Reindeer migrate with the same regularity as swallows. They move south when winter sets in, but as soon as ever the sn.ow begins to melt they travel steadily north, sometimes for as much as a thousand miles. To end a holiday by deliberate sui -cide is so strange a phenomenon that for a long time naturalists looked up on the stories of the migration of the lemmings as an improbable fiction. Yet the facts are beyond dispute. At irregular intevals these ratlike crea tures start out from their homes in the fastnesses of northern Scandinav ia in huge droves numbering tens of -thousands and travel steadily south ward. Death pursues them in a hun dred forms. Hawks and other birds of prey hover above them. Thous ands are drowned in rivers. Yet the rest struggle on until they reach the sea. They do not stop. They plunge in, swim out and struggle on until at last their strength fails and they drown. Not one ever returns from this journey of death. Eighteen Years Old, Seven Feet Tall. Nashville Banner. Near Parsons, Tenn., there lives a ~mdst remarkable young man, a ver itable giant for his age. His name is Arnold, and he is not yet 18 years of age.. He stands 7 feet even in his stock ing feet and wears a No. 13 shoe. In the community in which the young curosity resides he is called "Big Six." The boy is rather sensitive in regard to his gigantic size, and is rarely ever seen on the streets of the village. His parents are both average sized people. Thou, my friend, would like to know Why tair twit~ roses blush and blow In baby's cheeks? I'11 tell thee, They're nourished by 'TE ET[ H A ." See? 'TEETHINA" (Teething Powders) Over comes a::d Counteracts the Ef fects of the sum mer's Heat, Aids Digestion, Regulates the Bowels and relieves much suffering and dread. KWe*desireOo*th *Wdelyaprect for our own. We * take their subscri We guarantee all Ax< * say. Now is the tirne at all prices. They will mnemts and get rid of as Car-load Barb Wire County agents for Pt We claim that the farme hee.EYMC E Patience-And so you quarreled? Patrice-Yes, and I returned all his gifts. And what do you suppose he (lid. Patience-Can't guess. Patrice-Sent me half a dozen box es of face powder, with a note ex Iaining tha: he thought he had taken that much home on his coat since he first knew me.-lh!ustrated Bits. Public is Aroused. The public is aroused to a knowledge of the curative merits of that great medicinal tonic, Electric Bittcrs. fcr sick stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary H. Walters, of 546 St Clair Avenu-. Columbus, 0., writes. "For several months, I was given up to die. I had fever and ague, my nerves were wrecked; I could not sleep, and my stomach was so weak, from useless doctor's drugs. that I could not eat. Soon after beginning to take Electric Bitters, I obtained relief, and in a short time I was -ntirely cured." Guaranteed at W. E. Pelham & Son's drug store; price 50c. "*How much did you get, father?" asked a small boy on their way home from church. "How much of what did I get? What do you mean?" asked his fa ther. "Why, when the man passed the money around, I only get ten cents, how much did you get?" Sick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach. All that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may be warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, hy taking a dose of these Tablets as sooa as the first symptom of an attack appears. Sold by Smith Drug Co., Pelham & Son, W. G. Mayes and Prosperity Drug Co. The Difference. Chicago Journal. Tender foot-There is a difference, then, between East and West? Westerner-Yes. In the East they pinch, and in the West we lynch. The Best Physic. When you want a physic that is mild and gentle, easy to take and certain to act, always use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Smith Drug Co., Pelham & Son, W. G. Mayes and Itosperity Drug Co. Ancient. Chicago News. Sharpe-One of our great profes sors says that football players are crazy. W\healton-Has he just found that out? A Touching Story. s the saving from death, of the baby girl of Geo. A. Eyler, Cumberland, Md. He writes: "At the age of 11 months, our little girl was in declining health, with serious Throat Trouble, and two physicians gave her up. We were al most in despair, when we resolved to try Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, Coughs aud Colds. The first bottle gave relief; after taking four bottles she was cured, and is now in perfect health." Never fails to relieve and cure a cough or cold. At W, E. Peiham & Szm's drug store; 50e and $1.00 guaranteed. Trial bottle free. RE THI THIR PROS nk the people of Newb ew Year. Business ha ted. We are intereste want him to get a sam ptions. MUTUAL [ Head s sold. That means that if one for MIDDLE BUSTI pay for themselves in one seas rnuch labor as possible. and Field Fence just received. ~ruvian Guano, also any other G WE LEAD AND INTRI r can come nearer getting what he v~ .E, and are prepared to BACK OU] F.A Hoss and Hoss. "Bought a gold brick, eh?" roared the short man. "Haw! Haw! Haw!" The tall man was somewhat nett ed. "See here." he demanded, "ain't you the man what answered a matri monial advertisement last week?" Yes," adlmitted the short man. "Sent a gal $ioo to come on from Spokane and married her on sight, didn't ye?" "Then I don't see where yu-I've -ut any of the laugh oi me Jest at ihis stage of the game.' Fiendish Suffering. is often caused by sores, ulcers and can cers that eat away your skin. Wn. Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich., says: "I have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve, for Ulcers, Sores and Cancers. It is the I best healing dressing I ever found. Soothes and heals cuts, burns a: d scalds. 25c at W. E. Pelham & Son's drug store; guaranteed. The Sacred White Elephant. In Siam when a sacred elephant dies it is given a funeral grander than that accorded to princes of the royal blood. Buddhist priests officiate, and thousands of devout Siamese men and women follow the deceased ar - mal to the grave. Jewels represent ing much wealth are buried with the elephant. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mother's Favorite. The soothing and healing properties of this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures have made it a favorite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children, for colds, croup and whooping cough, as it always affords quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, it may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Smith Drug Co., I Pelham & Son, W. G. Mayes and Prosperity Drug Co. Professional Courtesy. Chicago News. "I manage to keep my boardcrs longer than you do," said the first landlady. "Oh. I don't know." rejoined the other. "You keep them so thin that they look longer than they really are." Startling But True. People the world over were horrified on learning of the burning of a Chicago theater in which nearly six hnndred people lost their lives, yet more than five times this nnmber or over 3,000 people died from pneumonia in Chicago durmg the same year, with scarcely a passing notice. Every one of these ca-es of pneumonia resulted from a cold and could have been prevented by the timely use of Chamberlain's Cough 'Remedy. A great many who had every reason to fear pneumonia have warded it off by the promp- ise of this remedy. The following is azv instance of this sort: "Too much cannot be said in favor of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and especially for colds and influenza. I know that it cured my daughter, Laura, of a severe cold, and I believe saved her life when she was threatened with pneumonia.' W. D WILCOX. Logan, New York. Sold by Smith Drug Co , Pelham & Son, W. G. Mayes and Prosperity Drug Co PERITY MEANS 001 erry County for favors s been even beyond out ci in the FARMERS and pIe of the Southern Cull >EPENDENCE IS 0 quarters for Har bends or breaks you can bringi ERS. DISC PLOUCI n. Labor is the dearest thing1 Going at low prices. Lano on hand. Come and get ; 3DUCE-THE REST FOLLO' ants, outside of groceries and dry g< t. STATEMENTS. SCHUIMPERT. Sec-etar Better Fruits-Better Profits Better peaches, apples, pears and berries are produced when Potash is liberal'.y applied to the soil. To insnr. a full crop, of choicest quality, use a fertilizer containing not less than io per cent. actual Potash Send for our practical books of information; they are P-'t advertising parnphlets. boomn special fertilizers, but are authoriative treatises. Sent free fortheaskin;. GERMAN KALI WORKS New York-93 Nassau St..or Atlanta. Ga. ~2% South Broad Street. M...uggled in a Book. * .7: te.imt m WCind the cus - - n 'ristrated by one of hei >. Pi'; inspectors. n wa- reccved through ihe mail. addresse-d -o a citizen of St. Paul. The postmark was that of a city in Turkey. The book was wrap pedi up in such a way that the sides were visible. in order tr. avoid suspic ion. The inspector detected the fraud on lifting the book, which was suspiciously light in weight. An examination showed that the entire inside of the book had been cut out, and in the space thus made were some 5,ooo Turkish cigarettes. /F SUPERFINE SILVERWARE. In tea and coffee sets, both ster ling silver and plated ware. Te de and desirable with each passing year and our grandmothers' eyes would twinkle with amazement at the dis play to be seen here. DanielIs&Willianison, Mullet! Mullet! Mullet! :-nd all kinds of Fresh and Salt Water Fish and Oysters. If you are dealing in Fresh Fish, or intend to deal in them, write for prices or send your orders tc TERRY FISH CO., Charleston, S. C., or COLUMBIA FISH AND ICE CO., Columbia. S. C. We ship only frest caught Fish, and our prices are as low as they can be sold at. Write u.s. Try us, and be convinced. RS'FRI IPROSPERITY, ;ast and to wish them, < expectations and the e we work for their well ivator, and if they like UJR MOTTO. dware. t back and we will give you ar -HS and TURN PLOL -he Southern farmer has to pay -ices before buying. V/ IN OUR FOOTSTEPS. )Ods, than he can in any other two TeaSurer. A Fine Corn Crop, or, infat, anyother crop on earth, wW be easily produced if you fertilize liberaUy with Virginia=Carolina Fertilizers. They ara y-adf) of superior im portd ptash salts, ammoniates and -hosphatcs. 1y the most ex pert and successful fertilizer men ~a o "i1'. Ji.~ston g.etting i bl -e no* other. It yo--a Ciealel, ilaSn"l them, write us to r,"c zC eares' 'rou for infor mation. VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL COMPANY Richmond, Va. Atlanta, GaL Norfolk, Va. Savannah, Ga. Durham, N. C. Montgomery, AIa6 Shingles! Shingles! Shingles! 200,000 Shingles just received, FOR SALE CHEAP, also Lumber and Laths, Rough or dressed3 Houses Built on short notice, SHOP WORK such as Mantles, Doors and Window Frames a specialty. Repairing of all kinds. Shop in front of jail. HALLMAN BROS., Newberry, S. C. BY A 0 0$BANK DEPOSIT BoardatCoat. riteC- ck c.EORGIAALABAMA U:sSC!:GEt.olr. h tMMtsic t + When y:ou make up yours $mind that home is not home 9 1without a Piano, or Organ, 4 Scome here, or write us, and +~ 9 we will send you the right sort 9 Iof an in strument.4 +Easy terms, and full value. + $9 Address9 '4 Malone's Music House, 4 + Columbia, S. C. + 9 PIANOS and ORGANS. 4 ENDS! j90+ mean al a ap nt e andill, be gladp to other. We do what we 0 CH S. We have them * for. Use improved imple- 0 0 stores in Newbenry. We are 0