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v ' • V ,•? < 4i *''L t IMPORTANCE OF DRAINAGE. .t.ig-iy With an average of 27,000 tons of water falling in.the form of rain on each mile of public road in the United States annually, it is scarcely to be marvelled at that the ten commandments of the road builder can be summed up succincdy in the word “drain age.” The saying has truth for a basis, as good drainage is the primary requisite for all roads. Even in sand roads this holds true, for there “good (Jrainage” means such as will safely re- move the storm water without erotion or gullying and still retain the surface moisture. To secure gooddrainage one must take in consideration both the surface water and the un-| derground water. 1 he sur face water must be removed quickly and completely and without subjecting the load to excessive scour of erotion. For this reason, the center of the road should be raised and the slope towards the side ditches should be from 1-2 to 1 inch to each foot distance, or so that the water will run freely to the side ditches and not flow down the road or re main in puddles on the road way. The side ditches should be of ample size to care for the severest storms w ith a fall of not lesr. than 6 inches to each 100 feet. Frequent and am ple cross drains should be con structed and every opportunity taken to get the water away from the road as quickly as possible. Any road along which you see water standing in the side ditches or on which puddles of water have have collected or which has been badly gullied and eroded by the raif^ has poor drainage and is in need of immediate at tention. In fact earth roads nearly always require a little attention after each rain. The split-log drag is - essentially a tool to maintain gooddrainage on our earth roads, and should be used after each rain. On a heavy clay or gumbo soil the drag when properly used tends to puddle the road surface, keep it free from ruts, dense, smooth and bard, thus secur ing the best Surface drainage possible But in many places the underground water is too near the surface and must be re moved before a good road will be possible This means that some form of sub-drainage must be resorted to, usually tile drains, of clay or concrete. Water from whatever source must be gotten rid of effective ly, for water plus clay or gum bo invariably equals mud when mixed in spring and summer. Water becomes ice in winter and as water in freezing expands one-eighth its volume, the road heaves out of shape and when the ice melts the road disappears be neath the rising tide of mud constantly fed by rains melting snows and underground springs. In seepy and boggy places the sub-drainage in order to be folly effective should lower the water level to not less than three feet below the road sur face, If tiles are used they should be carefully laid, true to grade. Most failures in tile drainage can be attributed to carelessness in laying, or too flat grade. Tile less than 4 inches in diameter should rarely be used, nor should a grade of less than 6 inches to the 100 feet be used unless; absolutely necessary. In very dense soil, it is always advisable to cover the tile, to at least a depth of 6 to 12 ihches with coarse sand or fine gravel. > Care should al ways be taken to secure a flee outlet for the drains and to [jhH 4T 5 1 T** ■ A U So Tired ft may be item overwork, bat the rtinTT- ere !U from mm tai- ective LIVE1. — WiiS s well cosSartoa LIVPO omm emm So mountelos of lobor wtthoat fatifoe. It a4ds • hundred per cent to iicM tokoptln healthful ect loo by, and arty by TiitfsPills TAKE NO tUMTITUTE. Notice. protect the outlet with a con crete bulkhead or catchbasin. which can always be kept clean and the outlet free. The kind of tile to be used depends on local conditions. Concrete tile if properly made are equally as good as clay tile. Which kind to use en tirely a local questioft of dol lars and cents. If concrete tile can be made more cheaply than clay tile can be had, use concrete; it not. use clay tile. Onr great advantage oi the concrete tile is that they can be easily made by the local users at or near the place w'here they are to be placed, so that the freight charges are dispensed with as well as the large breakage losses due to handling. Placed in the ground, both are durable. If concrete is used, great care sh mid be taken to see that a good grade of Portland ce ment is selected, and that the drains are properly construct ed. The impression, which prevails to some extent, that tile disintegrates is erroneous. A bulletin is nOw in course of preparation by** the United States Office of Public Roads telling how to make concrete drains. This bulletin will treat the subject fully, explain ing carefully every point that may arise in making drain pipes and culverts. Notice la hureby elron th»t, on tbe tirat Monday io October, next, we wilt ;eoti?e aeuied bi.la at onr office in tbe court hooee at If o'clock. n*on, for faroiahiBg to CoUeton County the fol lowing items of bjuika, books sod »U ttooerj: Civil and criminal docket*, linen bound and reinforced paper to « not lighter than 30 Poind Crowe Record, ruled and printed aa required by law. Witneae euppoeoa* In' lota of 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 to be printea on good grade of whit* writing, rag paper, not lighter than 2o pounds to ream. B.'ock paddeJ. Subpoena ticketc. Inlets of 1.000, 2,ooo, and 5,ooo, to be printed on same grade of paper aa witness 'subpoena*. Block padded. Wit ness pev clrtifatea, in lot* of l.ooo, 2,ooo and 5,ooo. on same grade oi paper. B ock padded Recogniztnce bonda. id lota of Son, l.ooo and 1 Soo, on good grade of bond or parchment peper, not fighter than 1(5 pounds to ream. . ^ Bench warrants, in lota of Soo and 1 ooo on good giade of bond or ptreb- ment paper, not lighter fiat. 16 ponnda to ream Jury summons, io lots of Soo, l.ooo and 1 Soo. on good grade of white writing. Bicck padded. Writs of venire, good grade of white writing, in loti of Soo and l.ooo. Block padded. Legal cap ruled goods, in standard packages in lota of 2.ooo 5,ooo and lo,oo<» sheets. Ruled letter beads, good grade of white writing, not lighter than lo ponuds to l.ooo, for supplying vari ua offices of tbe county, in tots of l.ooo. 5.000 and lo,.oo. Book padded with blotter. Commercial envelopes, size 0^, white, xxx, pound paper, to lot# of 1, ooo, 5,ooo and lo.ooo. packed in ooxes of S o, for supplying the Various offices of the county. Knvelopes, white size 12, xxx, 6o pound paper, in lots of l.ooo and 5,ooo, in boxes of Soo Statement beads, good grade white writing, for supplying various office* of the county, in lots of l,ooo to 6,m>o. Block paoded. Ruled letter heads, good grade of white writing, not lighter than lo pounds to l.ooo, with copying sheet for carbon bet ween each leal, in lots of 1,000 to 5,000. Tax duplicaree for treasurer, good grade of papet, block padded, in lots of l.ooo. 2 ooo and S.ooo. Samples of material and workmanship to accompany each bid. We reserve the right to reject any all bids, and to award tbe contracts to furnish any. or all of the above items collectively or separately as we deem advisable. Contract or contracts to be awarded to tbe a lowest responsible bidders. J E .VdORE, Supervisor, C C I W DOhSO?^ E H I LMER. County Commissioners. 9 2 3 t Torturing eczema spreads its horning aresevt-ry day. Doan sOintment quick ly stops its spreading, instantly relieves ib« i'-cidne, cores it permanently. At any drag store. ion s lots- Walter boro Women are Fln<|- tujc IKeltet at Last.- It does seem that women have more than a fair share of the aches mod pains that afflict hu manity; they must “keep up,” muat atteud to duties in spite of constantly aching backs, or head aches, dizxy spells, beating-down pains; thay most stoop over, when to stoop means torture. They most walk and bend jmd work with racking pains and many aches from kidney ilia Kidneys cause more suffering than any other organ of.the body. Keep the kidneys well and health is easily maintained. Read of a remedy fur kidneys only that helps sud cures the kidneys and is endorsed by people yon know. Mrs W M Blocker, Walterboro, 8 C, says: “I think Doan’s Kid- says: Puls a: nsy ruis are the best kidney remedy on earth for kidney complaint. 1 was a victim of this 4itiMse for some time, my kidneys being in s very unhealthy condition. I could not rest well st night on account of the pains in my hack and upon arising in ths morning fslt so tired and worn out that 1 could hardly commence tbe day’s work. Dizsy spells tnd headaches were frequent and a dull, tired feel ing distressed me at all times. Nothing relieved me until 1 pro- cared Doan’s Kidney Pills from the Walterboro Drug Store, they acted promptly and after a shert use my trouble disap peared.’’ For sale by all dealers. Price 60 cents. Foster-Milbnrn Co., BuiTalo, New Yurie, sole agents for the United Stater. Remember the name—Doan’s —and take no other. Jno. F. Folk, BAMBERG, S. C - AGENT FOR - The Ford Autonsobiic, The Car That Goes. , •flgf Early Hsmw The Good-Natured Man* (J . S. Cutler. ) You may sing the praises of the men of might, And the heroes brave and strotg; The nr.en who win in the long- drawn fight Of the Right against tha Wron; Yon may laud the fellows who do great things, From Jt wry to Japan— But here’s to the man who ■miles and sings— The glad, good-natored man. Yes, here’s to the man with a Kindly face, And a gentle, patient soul; The man who can win or lose the race. With a perfect self-control; He’s the jolfiest fellow in all the land. And he always leads the vin— This human saint with a world sand— The strong, good-natored man. He’s right in deck with a word of cheer. And a helpful lift for all; And tbe touch of his hand will banish fear, When your drooping spirits fall; He’s an inspiration, a help a host, And he makes you think you can. When you’re down and out—and licked—almost— Ths brave good-natured mau. He's richer far than the millicn- airo; He’s mightier than the king: His heart is happy and free from care. And his voice has a jolly ring; He’s the strongest, noblest, best of all, Whatever his creed or clan— So here’s to the man no ills ap pal— The grand, good-natnred man —Boston Transcript. They Take the Kinkt Uol. "I have aae*! Dr Kina'* New . Life Pill* for many years, with increasing *tti*factiou. i hey take the kinka out of stomach. liver and bowe's, without fuse or friction,” *•>•* N H Brown, o; Pittsfield. Yt Guaranteed satisfactory at Jno in Kieia’ drag store DeWit.’s Little Exrly Risers are tbs best pills mads. They are tbe well known, plennant gentle prompt, little liver pill*. Insist upon Early Kissrs. We sell and reooasessnd them. Sold by Walterboro Drag Co., News From Oliver, Ga- Oliver, Ga., Sept. 11.— FLditor Press and Standard;^ Please allow me space in your valuable paper to write a few items from old Georgia. “Gee Whize,” we are hav ing some cold weather now— cold enough to freeze lizards and maybe for all I know. Guess it was a good thing for it to be cold as the election was so warm. Well election is over now— maybe it will turn warm again —hope so any way. Well who s elected? Griitin and Padgett, just as I expected We are sorry for Mr Owens, but nevertheless you voters elected Mr Fox so he must be the best. Well there’s no use grumbling and growling—you did your best, you did what you could and your friends did the rest. Well the people of old Col leton have been wanting a good Rhoad, so they have one now. Let’s lay aside politics now and pick up something else. What shall it be? Oh: I know, what prohibition? Some of us had success in election now let us all succeed in prohibition. Let’s put sh< adder to the wheel and see ’em roib* I would like to see old Walterboro a dry town, I think Augusta will soon be dry again, if she don’t have another dam burst. The writer of this piece has a bad cold, where he got it from 1 don’t know,Savannah, Charles ton, Walterboro or some where else. I have it. So I’ll get oft here and come on later if this dont find the waste bas ket. Hoping no one will get of. fended at this little missive. With best wishes to T he Press and all. S. L. Hiers. — - « • — In Sumner county, Tennes see fives an Irish magistrate, a man of liberal educaticn and a full quota of that mother wit for which ins people are noted. A eho*t time ago a nejrro pair named Jim and Bet called upon the sqnie to be united for “bet ter or worse,” probably tbe lat ter. Having bad some notice of their coming, he prepared and actually used this unique cere mony: Jim, will you take Bet, Withoot any regret, To love and to cheriah, Till one of yon perish And is laid under the sod, So help yon God? Jim, having given tha affirma tive answer, tha eqnire turned to Bat: Bat, will yon taka Jim, And cling to him, Both out and in, Thru thick atuilhin, Holding him to your heart, Till death do part? Bat modestly acquieeeed, and the newly married couple were dismissed with this “topper over all:” “Thru life’s alternate joy and strife, I now pronnoe yon man and wife, (^cTup life’s hill till yon get to the levil And salute yonr bride, yon dusky devel.”—Nashville Tenn eao. Active Tli? Rcil Estate market is beginning t to L-corn^ active again after the dull Summer « LET US, THEREFORE, u . UST YOUR PROPERTY if you care to sell or let us know your wants if you care to buy. It will cost you nothing. Colleton Realty Co., W. W. SMOAK JR., man ik. A \ALTERBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA. OF ALL KINDS DONE *A t Zbc Iprcse anb Stanbarb* i > t \t i 9 I We have just received a new stock of letter and note paper, bill heads and statements, enve lopes of all kinds ar J colors. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Clipped: The passenger. train ran ovet-the tail of one of Mrs. D J Christmas’ hens one day lost week and cut it off just below the Jack Dillard crossing. Mr Walling Improving. Inlnndton, Sent 10—Editor Press and Stanford: With your permission I take this means of expressing my heartfelt thanks to the people of Islandton for their tender care of me while 1 was seriously injured bra blow on the top of my head. I larked not foi anything that means or medical skill could af ford. In s special manner do I feel grateful to Mr and Mrs Barnes. I am now much improved. Respectfully, Georg* Wailing. Prices reasonable which we will gladly quote you. Blank legal forms of all kinds always carried in stock. Call and see us when in town. * t * a * J u bi ‘ Sterling Silver Weeding Presents, watches, docks and jewelry at J. L i, Jewelry Store. i • WALTKKBOBO, B. C. Repairing a Specialty. (Heart to 0. D. May’s Sale stable). nan —MANUFACTURERS— Doors Sash aod Blinds BALUSTERS AND COLUflNS CHARLESTON, S C. Hst*blUfee4 In 1794. Oldest Firm In Aoserte D. A. WALKER ti CO. 92 Mentina Streat, CHARLESTON, SC MARBLB AND QRANITB WORM. and KILL ths COUCH ms CURB ths L|INC8 w,th Dr. King’s New Discovery Ifncsra" 1 MR ML TWtOAT Mb UWB TKHJglEt. ■PSATIBFAC mnrttvDZD. Send For Prices, Mr John Y. Beach represent* ns at Walterboro O A WALKER. J D. SCOTT The fellow who doesn’t know anything is most anxious io tell it The worst thing about the “end seat hog” is that he won’t shove over and give yon hie choice place.