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A MAY NOT KNOW PAGO PAGO Yti Town on Island of Tutuila, In American Samoa, Is Worth Attention of Tourists. Pago Pago, on the Island of Tutuila In American Samoa, would probably be an easy winner in competition for the least-known town of its size under the American flag. Most Americans never heard of Pago Pago; yet it has an excellent harbor, Is an Important naval coaling station, and is governed by American naval \ officers. The island of Tituila is one of six little tropical atols which constitute ** American Samoa. They are all mountainous and are picturesque with their Jungle-covered steeps and their great palm groves sheltering little white native towns. These natives are a peculiarly attractive people, as any American Jackie who has spent a while at Pago Pago will tell you. They are kindly, hospitable, and full of fun, while some of the women, especially the halfcastes, are really beautiful. The favorite native diversion, strangely enough, is cricket, which was taught the Samoans by British missionaries long ago, and has well nigh supplanted all the really indigenous sports. But the Samoan has made of r M cricket a thing after his own barbaric \T heart He plays with 40 or 50 men / .on a side, so that a grand scrimmage f is inevitable; he roots with tomtom and with intense excitement; and the winners always perform a "serpentine,** which has all the characteristics of a savage war aance. i ' . TURN TO PRIVATE CURRENCY People of Siberia Satisfied With the Trade Checks That the Merchants . Have Issued. ?? Ki Private trade-checks, issued by firms and wealthy individuals, have largely replaced the national currency in Siberia. The ruble?in any form outside the metal disk?Is too unstable to be accounted of real value and the work man who finds himself with pockets x full of "Omsk" or "Kerensky" currency need hold no fear of being considered a plutocrat. For the ruble, up to a few months a?o worth half a dollar in exchange, has diminished to somewhat less than four cents, face value. True, the green paper variety labeled "Kerensky" commands a high/ er premium than do the yellow-backed bills of Omsk; true, again, the tender of the former is worth more than either of the two aforementioned. But - for all practical purposes the people of Vladivostok receive and demand? Quite as a matter of course?the quaint slips issued by their tradesmen. Enterprise on the part of the merchants, ? * it may be observed, keeps pace with the times; for example, one Vladivostok restaurateur has had his checks . made to read: "American Grill. Two Bubles. "Not Good for Ever." Swordfish a Fathead. It surely would be imprudent to address that formidable creature, the swordfish as Fathead, yet the term would be quite appropriate. The heads of one hundred average swordfish will yield sixty-five gallons of an oil that has high market value. Refined and sun bleached, it is indistinguishable from whale oil, and fetches the same price. In fact, commercially, it is whale oil. Whale oil is obtained on a much larger scale from halibut heads, which - are treated in the same way as the swordfish heads?i. e., cooked to a * pulp with steam and pressed. A short ^ ton of them will yield forty gallons of . oil. Boston and Gloucester (Mass.) apnually produce twelve thousand gallons of refined whale oil from halibut heads. Away back in the '70s somebody discovered that salmon heads were rich - In oil, and since then the production * of it has been a considerable industry in connection with the Pacific salmon fishery. By 1895 the annual output had risen to fifty thousand gallons. His identity. "I see you have a new professional man in town," said the picture enlarger, who visited the hamlet sufficiently often to be mildly interested in the happenings thereof. "I noticed the sign, 'J. W. Bloor, O. D., M. T. D., D. C\ What is he practicing, anyhow? logomachy?" "Nope; economy and eye doctoring," replied the landlord of the Petunia tavern.?Kansas City Star. Canada's Fuel Resources. The fuel resources of Canada are situated in the extreme east and west and the western part of Alberta; the lignite coals are situated in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, but lying between the limits of these ^ ' deposits is u great streicu ui iwu* tory devoid of coal measure of economic value. The 12,000 square miles of peat bogs are situated in this area. Refused to Make Money. "Have we any currency left?" asked the bolshevist premier. "Not enough to paper one small ^ room," replied the minister of finance, with a bolshevistic snicker. "Then we'd better print some more.'* "That's what I think, but the printers refuse to lift a hand until we pay them off in real money."?Birmingham Age-Herald. . Chance for Aviators. Chairs of aeronautics have been e* tablished at the universities of Cambridge :?nd London and various aeronautical scholarships have been insti tuted in. England. * STATES HELP DISABLED MEN Louisiana and Texas Are Prominent in the Work of Assisting the Unfortunates. Much encouragement has come to the district officers of the federal board for vocational education, as local interest has been displayed in the work of re-education for disabled soldiers. The building in which men in "trvout" courses are taught at Tulane university was donated for the pur> pose. It is a modern, up-to-date building, spacious enough to accomodate the men who will need this type of training in this district. The shops at Tulane university will still be utilized, as will the automobile instruction, and related subjects in English and in simple arthmetic will be given in this building. In addition, it may be used as a social center for the men. 1 " tioc Kaon ALI UlgCllll^aLiVll 11C40 WVU ^V*4.s/vvvv. among the disabled men in training, and other social organizations in the city have shown interest in planning entertainment for them. A splendid spirit has developed among the men and they seem much interested ii their work. A similarly satisfactory arrangement has been made in Texas at the Grubb school. Ten thousand dollars have been appropriated by the state for use In this school in connection with the work done by the board. The school receives pupils at any time, and no tuition is charged. Barracks are being built by the authorities to house the men, and a special mess hall Is being prepared for them. DEGENERACY DUE TO WEALTH People of Sybaris Allowed Their Char acter to Be Sapped by Love of Luxury. The present meaning of the word sybarite is a person devoted to luxury and pleasure. It is derived from the ancient city of Sybaris, situated in southern Italy near to the shores of the Gulf of Taranto. It was founded by the Greeks 720 B. C. and became very powerful. In the days of its opulence it was ruler over four nations with their 25 tftwns and could raise an %army of 300,000 men and equip them well for the field. The walls surrounding the city were said to extend six miles and the suburbs covered an area of seven miles. It was the old story, however, -for as the city grew in wealth its people degenerated and became noted for effeminacy and self-indulgence, and it is told of them that no trade that made a noise was allowed within the city limits. Seneca tells the story that one of the Sybarites complained that he had not rested'comfortably during the whole night, and upon being asked why, he stated that he had found a rose leaf doubled up under his. pillow, which had hurt him painfully. Thus it is easy to see how the word sybarite has been bestowed upon one who lives for pleasure and selfgratification. i ! The Result A prohibitionist said at a dinner : "Booze spoils everything. Yes, It even spoils the grand game 01 Daseball. "Two local teams in a small town once agreed to play a match game, and the proprietor of the Red Dog saloon took the team he favored outside and said: "'Boys, for every run you make today I'll give you a keg of beer.' "By a curious coincidence the proprietor of the Tin Can saloon made an exactly similar speech to the other team. And what was the result? "The result, gentlemen, was that the two saloonkeepers rushed . frantically out on the diamond in the sixth inning and said the game must be stopped at once. The score stood at 59 to 57." Wisdom of Betty. We had a family picnic. When we had eaten our supper we sauntered slowly out of the park toward the car line. Suddenly, Betty turned and ran quickly back toward the spot where we had eaten. "Betty, come quick," said mother. Betty ran faster, without any excuse for her conduct. "Trru-i ~ Knnlr "wuai are yuu guiug uau xv/x * Why don't you come when I call?" cried mother to Betty's retreating back. "Just a minute, mother," replied Betty. "I want to get my gum. I parked it on one of the benches."? Chicago Tribune. Flies Imprisoned In Amber. The proverbial "fly in amber" is strikingly exemplified in a collection of red amber from Burma recently presented to the British museum. The amber is unusually rich in insects, including, according to an English authority, who has examined the material, thirty-one new species, of which five are types of new genera. Most of these are found in a block of amber rather larger than a man's fist. This has been cut into slices about half an inch thick. Nearly every large order of insect is represented with the exception of ants. I Another War. "What's the charge against this man?" asked the judge. "Fighting in the public streets," replied the officer. "You're fined nine dollars and ninety cents." "What's the ninety cents for, judge?" asked the man at the bar. "War f.x." "But the war's all over, your honor." "Over, nothing! You were fighting, weren't you?" Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails 1 to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get j restful sleep after the first application. Price 60a i J. F. Carter B. D. Carter J. Carl Kearse j. Carter & Carter & Kearse A1TORN E Y S-AT-JLA \V | Special attention given to settlement of Estates and investigation of Land Titles. BAMBERG, S. C. Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days | "LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a speciallyprepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual ! Constipation. It relieves promptly but j should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days | to induce regular action. It Stimulates and I Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take 60c ; per bottle. ia fa why n i nuiib MEDICINE b Her Mother's Home, Says This Georgia Lady, Regarding BlackDraught Relief From Head ache, Malaria, Chills, Etc. Ringgold, Ga.? Mrs. Chas. Gaston, of this place, -writes: "I am a nser of Thedford's Black-Draught; in fact, It was one of our family medicines. Also in my mother's home, when I was a child. "When any of us children complained of headache, usually caused by constipation, she gave us a dose of Black-Draught, which would rectify the trouble. Often in the Spring, we would have malaria and chills, or troubles of this kind, we would take Black-Draught pretty regular until the liver acted well, and we would soon be up and around again. We would not be without it, for it certainly has savM us lots of doctor bills. Just a dose of BlackDraught when not so well saves a lot of days in bed." Thedford's Black-Draught has been in use for many years in the treatment of stomach, liver and bowel troubles, and the popularity which it now enjoys is proof of its merit If your liver is not doing its duty, you will suffer from such disagreei able symptoms as headache, bilious ness, constipation, Indigestion, ere., and unless something is done, serious trouble may result Thedford's Black-Draught has been found a valuable remedy for these troubles. It is purely vegetable, and acts in a prompt and natural way, regulating the liver to its proper functions and cleansing the bowels of impurities. Try it.. Insist on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E 79 * Don't i t ROMA] Strang are beckoni see the woi Learn tc Paree. See See surf -1 Waikiki. Learn th< swish and Eat well?f clean?free; in the eye Japanese, S rians and a' Come! B See the wo MAXTOXE?The guaranteed ton-1 Mr. P. Lalhike, Fa Ic for chills, fever and malaria. 25c ! Bet Bats Can Bite i and 50c bottle. "1 had feed b'r The Herald Book Store ;s a-ain last year' rats ^ ! sealing magazines. soon. Was out $ J Port (ill I The por llll brings t] 111 |[| actly the rlaiF^- "^v\| It is clea I i burns t( \||g y [<|Jt?J I i kerosene ll&l jS Its use 9 : avoids tl Hit - T\ furnace. 11 *(''' perfection?,! : . II IMIM i Aladdin m t,' *?'?* *?* |j ^ suits, j , STANI &2*& - V 5rvr wjuttBB* ^TWK?9^ ^WHmSflaBnEfiMBHHV kPERFI \__ti?/ i roii want to se< N C E is calling to you I blooded, je and smiling foreign lands men of t t .ng to you. Shove off and Pay b Id! board sb > " parley - voo" in gay Trade sc the bull-fights in Panama. and busii riding on the beach of free holi< The food 5 lure that comes with the fit is fi swirl nf the jrood salt sea. is unlim ree; dress well?free; sleep can enlis and look 'em all straight broader, -British, French, Chinese, Shove paniards, Egyptians, Alge- you're b 11 manner of people. nearest : e a real man of the world. details, rid.. See it with the red- ask your off f -loin the i inner, Says, "You RAT SNAP Kilted so many rats, that Through Metal * 1 ve "ever been without it since. Our ,s lined with zin llio dog never touched RAT-SNAP." \ ou try it. Three sizes, 2;>c, oOc, >t through pretty $ 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Smoak 18. A $1 pkg. of & Move, Bamberg, S. C. able Heat table Perfection Oil Heater he heat to the spot in exj amount desired n, safe, odorless, efficient? sn hours on a gallon of without soot or ashes? led and re-wicked. during the Fall months iR nfinessitv for starting' the I ? ? J w I Security Oil gives best re\t your dealer's. )ARD OIL COMPANY (New Jersey) ' . C. BALTIMORE, MD. Charlotte, N. C. Charleston, W. Va. Charleston, S. C. s Use Aladdin ZCTION P feafera y fx 2/y VjT |4\ HURCPH ?#c .-' .-' . S-?j (? 3C?>tV ^j y { \v ^ ^AFRICA ^ . ^ I \ * JKOJ/ot foVT-S I M ?C?BJLTL^^CfJC \ \ U OCCAJ^ \ / , j ook! Here is the globe spread out fiat before our eyes. See those stars? Every star shows here a U.S. Navy ship was on Sept. 2nd, 1919. he Navy travels the Seven Seas. ? the Wforld ? t. hard-working, hard-playing N ; he U. S. Navy. ^ i egins the day you join. On iip a man is always learning. :hools develop skill, industry less ability. Thirty days careiay each year with full pay. 1 is good. First uniform outjrnished free. Promotion ited for men of brains. You it for two years and come out stronger and abler, off!?Join the U. S. Navy. If etween 17 and 35 go to the ' recruiting station for all the If you don't know where it is postmaster. '