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SOME BEARDED MARVELS.
Washington, Oct. 30.-Congress
man Champ Olark, of Missouri, has
the following communication in this
morning's Post:
"To the Editor of The Post:
"In your issue of Sunday, Octob
er 20, you have a picture of Mr. S. G.
Brinkley, of Hagnolia City, N. C.,
whose beard reaches to the. floor
when he stands ere.t. The article
reads:
"Longest beard in the world.y'
"I merely desire to state that the
article whieli is quotled frem the New
York World is erroneu and mislead
con -eared with some or my
ColstilUen : , 'inn has merely
a goatee. I have two valued friends.
both living in the same township in
Pike comu1. Mo., whose beards put
Mr. Brinkley and the prophet Aaron,
to shame.
"Aaron's beard, 'Which went down
to the skirts of his garments,' was as
down on a young lover's chin compar
ed to the manificent beard of Mr.
Valentine Tapley, of Spencerburg,
Mo., who can measure out eleven feet
and six inches of hirsate
Judge Eliiah T .-'
viilage of Curryville, has a beard of
nine and a half feet. These facts and
figures can be verified. Missouri in
!beards. as in all other good things,
leads the world.
"Champ Olark."
He Needed Glasses. "
"Getting a little near-sighted, a
little near-sighited; time's telling on
him the way it did on poor old Bob
FitzsiM1mons,' remarked John A.
Gill,- referring facetiouslyj to hi9
friend. Carlton C. Crane, in the of
fiees af the NeO York Central in the
Flood building. Had him down at
Palo Alto for the earnival the other
day. Moving along through the 'side
walk erowds I missed him. Turned
back. There he Was standing, trying
to look over the heads of the crowd.
"'come on,' I said; 'let's go see
the bronco busting.'
' Sh!' he warned, '321, 325. 399;
I'm counting 'em; gods, what a pro
cession. 346, 352'
"I .looked across the street and
caught a glimpse between two build
ings of the sight~ that interested him.
"'Four .hundred and eleven,' he
announced. 'and tha little devils were
-.iiding around like rwdld Indians. Were
those all professers' kids '
" 'Come, come, Carlton,' I said,
'you must wear glasses. That was on
ly the merry-go-round.' "'-San Fran
cisco Chroniele..
- . What He Wanted.
The young -man from -the country
took his green necktie a.nd his best
a irl into a restaurant, and, like some
other young men, he vais disposed to
be facetious at the waiter's expense.
F"Waiter,'' he said. "I -wanit you to
bring me 'a -broiled elephant."'
"Yessir,' replied the waiter. per
fectly unmoved.
"And, waiter , bring it on toast.''
Then he stood there like a statue
for a minute.
"Well.' said the young man, "are
you not gocing to bring i't?''
"Yessir.'
"Why don't you, then?''
"Orders is, sir, that we get, pay in
adva.nce for elephants, sir. Elephants
on toast, sir, are 'five thousand dol
lars and ten cents. If you take it
withoht toast, sir. it is only five thou
sand dollers, sirr.''
The 'waiter did not smile, but the
girl did, and -the young man climbed
down.
Where Life Lasts 25 Years Longer.
Charlotte Observer.
Iceland's census of 1905, recently
made publie, reveals the amazing fact
that Icelanders live to an average age
of 61.8 years. Though increasing at
tention to hygiene and the triumph
of medical science over certain dis
eases have raised the estimated mean
duration of civilized human life by
several years, the average for the
world at large is as yet little beyond
35. Only Sweden and Noi;way, two
~.countries of Tceland 's Scandinavian
fatherland, can sustain even a very
remote comparison. In Sweden man
Flives 30.02 years, and in Norway 49.
94. All suceh figures, of course, are
heavily pulled down by the dispro
portionate mortality of infancy and
early childhood.
I.t appe'ars rather strange at first
view that longevity should be great
est upon an island traversed by the
Artic circle, yet explanations are not
hard to find. Iceland owing to its in
sulr nositionl. has by no means so
harsh a climate as might be suppos
ed. During a large part of the year
it i, ". en enoue'h and grazes sheep
Sto :/ . d advantage. The inhahitants.
i I!( lle ardi(-It i'ii
the world. But it is unIdoubi elv Ie
simple Eife which lprimarily explains
Iceland's longevity, as also, in a l?ss
degree. Sweden's and Norway's. The
nervous strain of modern civilization
can be little felt in a land so remote
from the paths of those electric im
pulses which stream aroand t1hd
world. No roarim:_ -ties there to
consume the tide of fresh blood with
out which they would in time come to
nothing, like engines deprived of fuel.
No craze for wealth :at any cost il
Iceland; no political, moral or relig
ious hysteria: no continual eraving
for sensations: no freinied social
1"mbn t The quirk-luich counter,
a wlt th~e Ii f'e it ab(ts are eir e X.lv u
knlownl. Unii ve r'cently mail
from the outside world was received I
only once everv three weeks. by
steamer Here, if :nywhere, is n nwo
ple in a permanent date of equili
brium and c--imparative repose. But
for tha 2erveracking volcanic earth
ouakes which rock the island at times
its inhabitants might live almost in
definitely, like those old patriarchs
who lived their still more simple Ie
on the plains of Palestine.
It can hardly be expected thafIce
H's existence will remain quite'so
iL ic much longer in an age when
no corner of the world escapes active
search. Already a cable has been
laid from Europe, and tourists are be
ginning to come in large numbers ev
ery summer. Perhaps the Icelander
will learn ultra-modeln ways of
thinking and doing. He may learn ]
to rush, to fret, to worry. His needs
will certainly grow more complex,
and he will to some extent repeat the
history of more advanced -nationali
ties in. is eagernes to satisfy them.
Diseases of body and mind will not
only be imported on a muer larger
seale, but will find a more fertile soil
in which to take root. When appendi
citis arrives, as it must after the peo
ple have b'egun abusing their insides
with bread made from the fine, white
flour which differs little from laun
dry starch, Icelanders may know that
twentieth cenutry civilization has
taken firm hold. Medical science,
without whose aid life ander truly
modern conditions is impossible-con- r
sumption and typhoid fever, uncom
~prehen ded and unopposed, could alone
wipe out whole cities-must be invok
ed to restore as far as it can what will
Ihave been lost by departure from na
tural methods of living. In large ]
measure, however, the Icelander will
doubtless avoid the evils of the age
while reaping the benefits. This his
geographical situation should enable
him readily to do. If the Swiss,
though perennially overrun by and
thriving upon the luxurious of all na
tions, have largely retbained their na
tive simplicity of life, -much more
can remote Iceland maintain itself1
uncorrupted.
By even slight modernization the
IIcelander will doubtles lose -heavily in ]
length of days, health and peace of ]
mind. Will he gain enough to com- ]
p iensati him? We -think so. Wheth
er or not fifty of Europe are boetter
than five hundred of Cathany, it may
safely be said that they far out.weigh
the 61.S which the averagre'Icelander
actually enjoys at present.
What a Feather Bed Does.
New York Times.
"Few people, even physicians
themselves, seem to know the prneic
pal reason why medical science con
damns tahe use of featherbeds in win
ter 1as well as in svmner,'' said a
INew York physician recently.
"It is because feather beds are
highly hygroseopic-a ra;ther formid-.
able word, but o'ne meaning simply
that feathers readily absorb and con
dense moisbure. The body is con
stantly throwing off wiaste matter
'through ~the skin and the lungs. The
feathers in the bed will absorb this
waste matter as readily as it will sim
ple atmospheric moisture. The feath
ers retain the waste matter during.
the day when the bed is cold, even
when it is aired, u'nless also warmed
by sunshine during the time it is ex
posed 'to the air.
"At night when the body of the
'sleeper warms the bed the feathers
renew their hybroscopie action and
throw off the waster matter absorbed
the night before.' The susceptibleI
body of the sleeper is soon surround
ed by a dense and .highly poisonous
atmosphere, the aceumulative effect;
of which c.amot help but be very in
jurous.'
" They tell me, dear, that your fa
t'her's money is all tainted.''
''Do you hesitate to take it,0
George?''
"No, dear. But doesn 't it seem
under thle cire-u'mstamnces as if he
should try to make amends for its im
purity by giving us twice as much ?"
-leveland Plain Dealer.
"'HE NOT ABLE EVENT OF 1907.
THE SECOND ANNUA
GEORGIA CAROLINA
F A I R
Fhe great Two-States Exhibition at Augusta, Ga
NOVEMBER 4-9
Agricultural and Industrial-County, Club and Individud
xhibits of the resources of Georgia and SiL.th Carolina.
Over $4,000 in Premiums-Great Exhibition of the newe4
nd most advanced Farming and Agricultural Machinery.
For the first time in the South the great labor-saving Cotto
icking Machine will be in operation daily during the Fair.
Magnificent Display of Poultry and. Pet Stock-the greate!
ver eyhibited in the Southland.
Great Cotton Parade-$500 in Special Prizes.
Splendid display of Cattle and'Live Stock.
Attractions and Amusements-First United States Artiller
Band, the finest in the South-engaged especially for this oc
:asion at a cost of over $1,500.
ne Running: Trotting and Pacing Races for large Purse.
)ver $4,000 in Purses.
The jeatest Football Game of the Season-University (
;eorgia vs Clemson College. Specia Trains.
A variety of Free Amusements, including "Dare Dev
)oherty."
Free Balloon Ascensions-Twice Daily.
The Largest and Finest Midway ever brought South.
Remember the Dates, .Nov-mber 4 to 9.
I..cv 3=ate F3rcm A.Ll PcOizat.
For Further Information apply to
FRANK E. BEANE, Secretary, Augusta, Ga.
(CONDENSED)
STATEMENT
-OF
HE COMMERCIAL BANK OF NEWBERRY, S. C.
under call of State Bank Examiner at close of busines
September 17, 1907.
RESOURCEQ.
oans and discounts - - - - $406,831 1
)verdrafts - - - - - - ; 5,653 0
Purntiure and fixtures - - .- -, 3,116 9
ash and sight exchange - - - - 42,172 3
$457,773 5
LIABILITIES.
Japital Stock - - .. - - - $ 50,000 0
Jndivided profits (less expenses pa'id)~ - 49,484 8
)ivfdends (unpaid) - - - - - 1,030 0
ashier's checks - - - - - - 103 8
)ue Banks - - - - - - -858 3
3ills paable - - N- - - - 20,000 0
ndivdual deposits - - - - - 336,296 4
p $457,773 5
NO. M. KINARD, Pres. 0. B. MAYER,Vice-Pre:
J. Y. McFA LL. Cashier
4 Per Cent.,
Interest Paid in our Savings Department.
We Lend Money
TO.
Buy -Homes!
We provide easy terms of payment.
We enable borrowers to accumulate a fun4
n Monthly Installments, on which interest i
allowed to meet obligations at maturity.
It is cheaper than payling rent. If you wan
:o save money to buy a home take a Securit:
o ntract.
If you want to save mroney for any purpos'
ake a Security Contract. It pays.
Call on A. J. Gibson, Asstant Secretary an<
reasrer, a.t office, corner Boyce and Adam:
treets, next door to Gopeland Brothers.
SCRITY LOAN ANDIlNVESTMENT CO
Statement of the condition
Newberry, S. C., Sept.
call of State Bank Exami
Bills receivable........ $219,605 64
Overdrafts........... 5,18o 75
Cash on hand and due
from other Banks. $ 10,193 92
$238,617 23
Watch us grow. We pay 4 per
ment compounded Semi-annually.
THE EXCHI
J. D. DAVENPORT, GEo. B. I
President.
W. B. WALLA<
The People's
Prosper
Paid Up Capital -
Surplus and Individua
)f Stockholders' Liabiliti
For protection of depc
H. C. MOSELEY, President.
i W. W. WHEELER, Cashier.
Better a conservative inter
return when wanted, than a hij
about the principal.
A National Bank is a safe DI
makes! it so. Likewise our B<
of prudent conseivative manag
DIREI
G. W. BDwers.
J. A. C. Kibler.
R. L. Luther.
M. A. Carlisle.
J. H. PAunter.
J. P.
We allow 4 per cent. PI
Department, interest
YOUR B
STHE NEWBERRY
6Capital $50,000
3 No Matter How Small,
0The Newberry
8will give it careful at
oapplies to the men and
-JAS. Mc!I\iTOSH,
3 President.
The First Coug
SEven though not severe, has
* tive membranes of the~ thros
Coughs then come easy all w
-* slightest cold. Cure the first
* set up an infiamiation in the d
Slungs. The best remedy
SYRUP. It at once gets rig
moves the cause. ~It is free f
r* a child as for an adult. 25 c
* MAY ES' DI
EVERY ONE90OES5
Some have to dig
share But if you wil
S ~ partment and lay up:
ings you will soon ha
tyour own. Open an
'day and take a step u
Today's prudence i
The Bank( 0
Prosper
Dr. Geo. Y. Hunter, Pres't
. F. Browne. Cashier.
of The Exchange Bank of
17th, 1907, in response to
iner.
Capital stock....... $50,000 00
Surplus............... 6,460 74
Cashier's Checks...... 269 84
Dividends unpaid...... 87 50
Bills payable........ 75,000 00
Deposits..............106,799 15
$238,617 23
cent. interest in our Savings Depart
INGE BANK
,ROMER, M. L. SPEARMAN,
Attorney. Cashier.
:9, Asst. Cashier.
National Bank
ity, S. C.
- - - $25.000 00
I Profits $6,000 00
as $25,000 00
isitors.
M. A. CARLISLE, Vice-President
GEo. JOHNSTONE, Attorney.
est on your deposit with its safe"
h rate .and a feeling of doubt
posit. Government supervision
)ard of Directors is a guarantee
ement.
wTORS:
W. P. Pugh.
Jno. B. Fellers.
W. A. Moseley.
Geo. Johnstone.
H. C. Moseley.
Bowers.
ar annum in our Savings
payable semi-annually,
ANK INO!
SAVINGS BANKL
- - Surplus $30,000
No Matter How Large,
SSavings Bank
tention. This message.
the women alike.
J. E. NORWOOD, 1
Cashier.
h of the Season,:
a tendency to irritate the sensi
? and delicate bronchial tubes.
inter, every time you take the
cough before it has a chance to *
eicate capillary air tubes of the
s QUICK RELIEF COUGH
t at the seat of trouble and re
rom Morphine and is as safe for *
nts at
WG STORE.R
['T INliERIT MONEY.
,and dig hard, for their
utilize our Savings De
i portion of your earn
ye an "inheritance'' of
abcount in this Baik to
ward.
s tomorrow's pleasure.
[ProsperitU,
ity, S. C.
Dr. J. S. Wheeler, V. Pres.
. A. Counts, Asst. Cashr.