Big Tank Tra Watch Their Danger of Creating Static Kleclricity. Careful Driver Always Has Mr j tallic Part Hanging from Truck to Ground. Some several hundreds of persons in Bamberg county have often wondered why the gasoline truck of the Standard Oil company carries a chain dragging on the ground behind the truck. L. \V. Amick, local representative of the Standard Oil company, says that scores of people have asked him about it. Many even 'go so far as to stop him in the road and suggest that something has broken about K the truck. It's a long story about this chain, and Mr. Amick says he has frequently to tell it. Inasmuch as it is an interesting thory about the drag chain, the following article will probably prove of interest to many who have wondered the meaning of it. It will be seen that the chain serves a most useful purpose. Washington.?A big tank truck transporting gasoline was blown up by a terrific explosion on the steet recently because a passer-by who didn't know what he was doing picked up a piece of chain. He saw* the chain dangling by one end from the truck and thought he would possibly save the truck from being wrecked through fouling the chain in one of the wheels. The man didn't know the chain was hanging there for a purpose. He didn't know that gasoline, unlike water, is a non-conductor of electricity. Possibly he didn't even know that flowing gasoline, especially when strained through such materials as chamois skin filters, sets up considerable charges of frictional or static electricity. But that was that caused the truck's destruction. .Usually when the big tank truck backs up to the filling plug at a ser-j vice station or other storage place j the metallic nozzle from the truck i touches the metallic intake pipe and * thus forms a ground for any Charge! of static electricity that may collect in the truck. Sometimes, however, the nozzle does not touch a grounding point and with no other metallic [ ground from the truck the car is per-j fectly insulated, standing as it does] on rubber tires. Sometimes, also, the | nozzle of the truck outlet pipe rests] against a wooden piece in the intake pipe and is thereby likewise insulated' for dry wood is al90 an insulator. While the gasoline is poured into; the storage tank a certain amount of j vapor arises and there is certain to be! some about the intake and the truck. The flow of the liquid will set up a' static charge in the truck. As thej charge increases it may become strong enough to leap the gap to the nearest ground or the two points may be] J brought into contact. There is a spark, a flash, an explosion and untold damage may result. Consequently the careful tank driver always has a metallic part hanging from the truck to the ground, a ] rod or chain, to drain off the electric charge as it collects, as long as the gasoline is being drawn off. The same basic fact has been the! cause of numerous smaller fires and j explosions in garages, both private] and public. In one instance a car; was being filled with gasoline from a ! can. While the employee ran the gas ; into the can he strained it through a j chamois filter in a funnel. To makej the funnel sit up straight in the; hole in the tank a wooden ring was' placed in the hole and the funnel was placed in that. Thus the can was in? i^A ftor rk/~mrinpf snmp Jraso iSUiatcu. aiibi 0 line into the tank the man brought the can spout into contract with the' tank. There was a spark}, flash and! the resulting explosion. A man was pumping gasoline into j a con in 'his own garage. He hung' the pail on the hook over the spout of the pump. He did not notice that the pail had a wooden handle. By reason of the wooden handle the pail was insulated from the pump. The flowing gasoline set up a static charge in the pail, which leaped the gap to the pump and another fire was started. Friction of silk cloth will produce pW-trir-itv and fires have been caused, it 'has been reported to government agencies when silk cloths soaked with benzine or gasoline were v used to rub the grime off mechanics' hands. Sparks are a prolific sourse of gasoline fires especially sparks from open tlames, broken electriclights and from friction. Even the clash on a concrete pavement of the nails in shoes have been known to form sparks which resulted in fires when gasoline vapor was present. If gasoline is stored in an open place, such as a pail, the United States bureau of mines reports, the room in which the pail is left will shortly be filled with an easily explos cfs Must Step Carefully ible mixture. The limits of explosibilitv are between 1.5 per cent, anri G per cent of gasoline vapor in air. In other words, only a little gasoline vapor is needed to render air explosive?one and one-half feet of gasoline vapor for each 97 1-2 feet of air. One gallon of gasoline can under perfect conditions, rendered 2,100 cubic feet of air explosive. Ssii/JsJpn Dpnfh nf Mrs V C OTTON . The Williston Way. We don't believe the public has always appreciated the spirit of the press upon all public matters. Take for instance the question of raising cotton under boll weevil conditions. The papers of the south?daily and weekly?have been giving freely of their columns to bring useful information to the farmer and have done * this cheerfully without any hope of ' reward other than that of helping in } the fight. i There was held Wednesday of this 1 week in Augusta an interesting cotton conference attended by farmers and business men to discuss from i rwrw-t' or??lo fh a fiiiDctiATi r\f raiQi'nP* C* CX J dug C XX V/ V] UVUW4VU \S *. A | cotton under boll weevil conditions. This conference was largely brought about by the agitation of the Augusta Chronicle and much good should result from this gathering. For the past week "The State" has had some very interesting and timely editorials on this subject, laying particular emphasis on the destruction at once of cotton stalks. We are glad to say that many of the farmers of this section have already destroyed their stalks but unfortunately many have not and these are going to cut down more than they imagine the number of bales of cotton to be produced in Barnwell county another year and thus not only imI poverish to that extent the farmer but everyone of the county for when you kelp the farmer you help all and conversely when you hurt him you hurt every person of the county and state. In a letter to the editor, Mr. McDavid Horton, Managing Editor of the State, says among other things: "To achieve notable results it is essential that there be general organization and this can be done not only through the activity of the county press but of the merchants in every town and village of fhe state. To accomplish this will require much publicity and ceaseless work and in this campaign 1 wish to enlist your interest and active cooperation. Later on there will probably be much information available about methods for fighting the weevil after the cotton is planted, but effort should now be concentrated on getting the farmers to destroy the cotton stalks. Please discuss this matter with those in your community who might best press forward this work; and also report to The State what is being done in your county toward cleaning the cotton fields." The Williston Way will be very glad to hear from every section it J. WESLEY CRTJM, JR. AVTl H:\EY-AT-LAW I in m berg, S. C. Offices in Herald Building Practice in State and Federal Courts. Loans negotiated. Funeral Directors and Embalmers MOTOR HEARSE J. COONER & SONS BAMBERG, S. C. (CABROLL S.S. CARROLL teaches watches Watchmaker to ani I tell Jewsler THE truth Bamberg, S.C. The Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of Philadelphia Will pay you an "Income" if you live ?your family if you die?you should know about this plan C. W. REXTZ, JR., District Manager, Bamberg, S. C. Colds Cause Grip and Influenza LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove the cause. There is only one ' Bromo Quinine." E. W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c. RILEY & COPELAND i Successors to W. P. Riley. Fire, Life ! Accident INSURANCE Office in J. D. Copeland's Store BAMBERG, S. C. To Stop a Cough Quick take HAYES* HEALING HONEY, a cough medicine which stops the cough by healing the inflamed and irritated tissues. A box of GROVE'S O-REXS-IKATE SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and Croup is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES* HEALING HONEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest and throat of children suffering from a Cold or Croup. The healing effect of Hayes' Healing Honey inside the throat combined with the healing effect of Grove's O-Pen-Trate Salve through the pores of Jie shin soon stops a cough. Both remedies are packed in one carton and the x>st of the combined treatment is 35c. Just ask your druggist for HAYES* HEALING HONEY. DR.G.M.TRULUCK I SPECIALIST I Eye, Ear, Nose, and | Throat I Barton Bldg. Phone 274 I jj Orangeburg, S. C. | Ihe Quinine That Doss Not Affect the Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary 2uinine and does not cause nervousness nor | rngingr in head. Remember the full name and took for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 30c. I Best material and workman- R ship, light running requires E little power; simple, easy to 8 handle Are made in several m sizes and are good, substantial 8 money-making machines down P to the smallest size. Write for p catalog showing Engines, Boil- H era and all Saw Mill supplies. ^ R]> IKON WORKS & | SUPPLY CO. | ugusta, Georgia j| A. TONIC Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enriching the Blood. When you feel its strengthening, invigorating effect, see how it brings color to the cheeks and how it improves the appetite, you will then appreciate its true tonic value. Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is simply Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. So pleasant even children like it. The blood needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON to Enrich it. Destroys Malarial germs and Grip germs by its Strengthening, Invigorating Effect. 60c. NOTICE. If you need money and wish it on long terms in amounts less than ten thousand ($10.000.CO) Dollars, I can make your application to the Federal Land Bank for such loans. For the white people, the Denmark National Farm Loan Association; the colored people the Edisto-Savannah River National Farm Loan Association. Come at once and sign vour application. S. G. MAYFIELD. reaches as to what percentage of cotton stalks has been destroyed and other information about the fight now being wazed against the weevil. Malaria is caused by a microscopic animal parasite injected by a mosquito when it bites a person. SH=====-- = TO FAIR WEE I ' Zimmerman's I HAS BEEN E THROUGH F AS A SPECIAL FAVOR TO BERG COUNTY FAIR NEXT W TO EXTEND ALL ECONOMY NEXT WEEK. NOT A SINGLE P MANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS H j j COTTON TO ADVANCE BBi'OKli SELLING AT A HIGH PRICE, A1 ZIMMERMAN'S THE PLACE T( A LONG WAY. WE HAVE PLE AND CAN SUPPLY THE WHOI ING, SHOES HATS, DRESS GOO Make Your Headquarter; 7IMMED I Li 11TI1T1 Li 11 153 Main Street BAMBERG MMWM ???BaHHnBBaHaBMaMHHJaHnHaMr^naMaMaaMBH?MMr?BaHi sbsi IB. E. & W. F -ca? ANNOUN Improved Train Service I To Bamberg ( Nov. 21st to 2The Following Schedules Will Be Mai j Leave Ehrhardt 9:30 a.m. Leave Ehrhardt 2:00 p.m. | Leave Ehrhardt 6:00 p. m. Leave Bamberg 11:30 a. m. ? n A AA I Leave uamoerg $:csu p. m. Leave Bamberg 10:15 p. m. Return trip tickets will be on sale Monday noon, November 20th, and 1 berg up to 11:30 a. m. Saturday, Nov From Ehrhardt and return .... From Hughes and return | From Ayers and return .. | From Clear Pond and return.... From Whetstone and return .... As an inducement to those who < I we will transport such exhibits to a 1 our line free of charge, subject to tl 1 owner of such exhibits toholdretu 1 company their exhibits, assume all: 1 age, and attend to loading and unlo I will be placed at Ehrhardt Saturday 1 insr exhibits Monday morning, and1 II leaving Ehrhardt at 2 p. m. Cars a I loading of exhibits at Bamberg Frid 1 hardt on train leaving at 11:30 a. m. i THIS IS YOUR COUNTY AND "i I TO YOU TO AT LEAST I IT A SUC( | For further information apply to an I this com I J. FRANK FOLK, G K VISITORS I Economy Sale XTENDED AIR WEEK VISITORS TO THE BAMEEK, WE HAVE DECIDED SALE PRICES THROUGH RICE WILL BE CHANGED. AVE BEEN WAITING FOR ! BUYING. COTTON IS NOW *D NOW IS THE TIME AND ) MAKE YOUR MONEY GO NTY OF GOODS IN STOCK, iE FAMILY WITH CLOTH DS, ETC. ; During tie Fair at Opposite Postoffice i, S. C. Ji tAILWAY || CES ?^ H i and Reduced Fares I bounty Fair I 4th Inclusive I ntained For the Four Days Only: 9 Arrive Bamberg 10:15 a. m. I M Arrive Bamberg 2:45 p. m. | m Arrive Bamberg 6:45 p.m. | ArriveEhrhardt 12:15p.m. | M Arrive Ehrhardt 5:15 p. m. | Jg Arrive Ehrhardt 11:00 p.m. 19 i at the following stations from | 9 imited to return leaving Bam- I Q ember 25th, at following fares: I || Adults. Children 12 Yrs. 1 S 70c 35c SI 55c 30c | 1 45c 25c I H 35c 20c II 25c 15c I 1 lesire to place exhibits at Fair I nd from Bamberg to points on 9 1 le following conditions: .The a 1 rn trip ticket to Bamberg; ac- | a responsibility of loss and dam- I M ading personally. Car or cars ? 1 and will be available for load- 1 3 will move to Bamberg on train 1 ? will also be placed for return 1 If ay p. m., and will move to Ehr- I M Octtuiua^. . _ fOUR FAIR, AND IT IS UP I 8 ^HELP IN MAKING I y authorized representative of ? eneral Manager. ? M - ; ssSSsif