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OUR COF Thursday December 28 1905 (ialivants I ciry. Kditor I lorald : ? Will you allow mo space in your paper to reply to the artielc written by Observer ol Deeomber Ttb, from bal<e Swamp As ho says kt Agents" are a curse and a post, I will pivo the readers of your paper inv views on the subject. as I have boon a seller of books myself in this county and other counties since lsso. Am ylad to state that I never met with such ex perienee as "(>b>erver". Ueferriny to the package "Observer was ear ryint' when caduiip ''The immate said hello! I thought you was an old book anient, ! was about to shut th? door." Now ",S IV" you sue how they are, andought to he trout cd. Most say the Observer mibt ho a sot ry agent to moot such a fato us this. Ilo must have hoon one. I!?r. sa\'S tl.ij paekuge was in the shape of a hook. We infer from this that it was an "Agents IVospootus." Why wo think this, is been use 'Ob server places agents as posts. Tests I say is a contagoous disease and I think "Observer" was under going the pains thereof. Observer goes on to say agents are a curse, we will give Webster's dillinition of the word curse: To wish evil to; to execrate, to u'ler iniprecations and woe announced against olTende.r. Again the word agent, is one who has power to act, a deputy, a rep resentative. So then nearly all the business done in .the business world is done through agents, deputies or representatives. Some of the best men the world over, have been | sellers of books and many other artieh'S to numerous to mention. All tho great business that i.-done, is none t lirouyh 'lie representative men of the departmeat. kind; but ;.t) this is a curseiu Iho siyht of Obserer. To this Observer must have miseonslructod the idea of tin* word, unless lie applied it to himself, as lie seems to.understand himself and no one rise. Lets Like the word 1 M?bser or," a wiiii her, a seer, h is ver* often tin* ease that. they sie the; faints and mistakes of ot tiers, but eareless ly forget to ever look at themselves To sueh reminds inn of the 1 male bee the drone" which makes no honey an idler, a Imuituiny sound t ? live in idleness, to dream. Of these Lake Swamp has her share, would be yd ad someone would yive them a job. so they miyht too become useful. Observer surely must have missed the nieaniny lie aimed at, instead of the ayent hciny a curse; the observer yot cursed. A burned child always dreads the lire, as to puitiny on the people of the Handle section somethiny he would not have himself. It iniylit he the case that if the Handle people knew who Obsei vcr was May would not have him or his 'subject either. With best wishes to the Herald. L\ speet full v, M.T. Lloyd. A l-carful Fate. It is u fearful fate t) have to endure the terrible torture of Piles. "1 can truthfully say," writes Harry Colson, of Masonville, la , "that for Blind, Blooding, Itching and Protruding Piles, Buckleu's Arnica Salve, is the best cure made." Also best for cuts, burns and injuries. 25 cents at Norton Drug Co. Chain tiaiijur Notice. Magistrates will take notice that they may commit prisoners to chain gang direct which is now stationed near W. J. Sessions .' \V. K.I Jolt, Sup. SAM] UND15R MORT(JA(JH. Under iiiid by virtu* of two chattel mortgages executed by 10. .1 . Tyler ?& Pro., one bearing date of Match (ith, 11)05 the other bearing (late March 21st, 1^)05, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Conway* S. G'., at 11 o'clock on the 13th day of lanuary A. 1). /DOG, all and singular the following described personal property seized under said chattel inort gages to wit: One oil lump and 15 or 20 gallons of kerosene. One lot of w rapping paper. jne i"i oi tin ware. One lot of pntent mediolnea. 12 balls paper twine. 5 water buckets. Small lot of cijwkery. Small l>ox of starch, <>nc bast of salts. Box of ties etc., and other small arti eles. A. I*. ?J "lirson, 2t. Mortgage*. fc, * ' - V. '-V '3 V* W w*i V. - V - VJ S- ' jS V CAI.L AM) SCR Ol l< r IbEAUTIFUL :;1n' millinery! i i? i , I ^ Children anjl Infants Caps L j Knit Hoods, Fascinators and ^ Shawls. A nice line of Dress * t Trimmings, Collars, Stocks, '< Belts, Cloves, Burses and ^ Furs, In facta full line of ^ i M1LL1NTKY AND NOTIONS, t 1 t 1 r Mrs. J. S. (Junsoy. [' ^RESPC^ A PAltADJSK OF PALMS THE GROVES OF BORUIGHERA, "THE JERICHO OF ITALY." A 1'i i'M) Itnlluu \ illnui- Wli icli llm tin- of SupplyiiiK l'lilum t<> tlio \ at leaii?TI?o Story of llovr till' I OIII'I'H.sioll Wit* < I'll II I I'll. More than olio years ago an Immcuso crowd gathered before St. Fetor's, in Home, to witness tlio raising of an Kgyptinn obelisk. Tlio work-involved many risks, and the preparations for its accomplishment were surroTrtided with much impressive ceremony. It is said that Doinenieo Kontana, the engineer in charge of the raising, became at the very last hour so aprohensive of failure that lie appealed to Fope Sixtus v., begging him to command the vnst Milliliter of spectators fo keep absolute silence, lest sonic chance noiso should confuse the workmen. He himself arranged to eonmiunieate his orders by au elaborate system of flags and signals. At last the critical moment arrived. The pope, after celebrating a solemn mass and blessing the 800 workmen, look his place on a balcony overlooking th. scene. The great square was tilled with the multitude of people, who followed the proceedings with breathless interest. ITibroken silence, however, reigned, for the pope, in response to Fonlnna's appeal, had issued a stern edict decreeing death to any one who uttwred a sound. All went well until near the etui of th" work, when suddenly, as the obelisk stoad almost upright, the ropes which supported the enormous weight stretchis I. and the great shaft wavered. Instantly from the midst of the throng of people a voice was raised in disregard of the death penalty and a ringing cry, "Wet the ropes 1" was heard. This practical advice being followed at once, the ropes s >011 shrunk until taut again, and the obelisk, saved from imminent danger of falling, was safely drawn Into position. Search was made for the author of t1l?\ <?! * W'lio UP. v?'n. I I <? lwk ? '" > '1"H ?III \ i ; , |u\m in iu i i\ rt?i i m >1 named Bresea, from the neighborhood of Bordighera, on the Mediteraneau shore. 11 is knowledge of ropes had sug gested to him the remedy at the crisis, and, carried away by the excitement of the moment, ho had forgot t< ie threatening command for silenei Abashed and trembling at ids er| Ity, the offender was led befo ope I Sixtus. C J rout was ids nmazen and | relief, however, to lie met wi ords of forgiveness and praise. Instead of imposing the dreaded punishment tlie pope bade ldm ask some especial favor, which should be bestowed upon him in token of gratitude. Mindful of the resources of ids native coast, the sailor asked that for all future time the right should be given to him and Ids family to supply palms to the chapter of St. Peter's for Palm Sunday. Assured by the pope that this privilege should bo granted, Bresea returned to his home again, rejoicing in the benetit which his impetuous words were to bring to Bordighera through years to come. Such is the origin of Bordtghcra's palm industry, according to the tales which are gleaned from old histories. The different reports vary somewhat as to facts, yet the story in all its essential details is constantly quoted in Bordighera, and the village still claims its annual privilege of supplying the Vatican with nalins on Palm Sundav. Bordighera is situated on tin; coast of tin* Mediterranean; but, unlike most of the ltiviern towns, which lie within shallow hays, it occupies a prominent and exposed position. The Cape of i Sauls Atnpeglio, on which the town stands, stretches far out into the water, and the views obtainable from many portions of the headland are of unsurpassed beauty. The most distinctive feature of Bordighera, however, is its wonderful growth of date palms, and the village is well called "the Jericho of Italy." it is said there .- * more palms in and around Bordl?. e;?a. than in the whole of the lloly 1 1. In whatever direction one turns f . a view the featlierly palm trees a e interwoven with the landscape. V rich deep green stands out in r< i.Y irom the silvery hackground of the olive orchards, and, although the orange and lemon groves are numerous, the waving palm branches rise above them all. It is said that the first palms were introduced in Bordighcrn by Dominican friars many centuries ago, hut the cultivation on an extensive scale dates from the grant to the Brcscn family. The palm leaves which are to ho used in religious ceremonies are bleached until they become yellowish white. The branches are drawn closely together at the to*? and firmly wound about with ropt- In this way the inner leaves, derived of light and air, arc tuiiililo to a* ? ~ 1 --? - iium/iu v" tuiuiii uirii inniirai green color. Unfortunately 1 liis curious swathing of the branches robs the tree temporarily of much of Its beauty. The leaves which must he ready for the next Palm Sunday begin this bleaching process In the summer, while the much smaller number prepared for the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacle, In the fall, arc shut off from the light In the spring. The care of the palms at these two seasons and their llnal gathering and packing for transportation furnish employment to many of the peasants. Immense ^quantities of branches are dispat efcd to ltome and to other parts of country as well and are used In the c'elebratlon of the Sunday before Easter ut the fmpacsslv,* ceremony of the blessing of tho palms. ' f ? I 4DENTS. I Tax KcturiiH The Auditor of Horry County will attend the following places at tiin?s specified below for the purpo.se of taking Returns of all property both real and personla for fiscal year com moncino Jan. 1st 1900 and ending I)cc. 81st, 1906. Grahainville Tuesday Jan. 2nd. from 10 to 1 1 a in. Tilly Swamp Tuesday Jan 2nd from 1 to 2 p in. * Hard Tuesday Jan 2nd from d to I P m. Wainpee Wednesday Jan 3rd from 10 a in to 12 m Lay Wednesday Jan 3rd from 2 to 1 p m Little River Thursday Jan 4th fjom 10 am to ni Hrooksville Thursday Jan 4th from 2 to 3 p m Lbem zer Friday Jan 5th from 10 i m to 1 2 m Farmer Friday Jan 5th from 2 to 1 p ni Round Swamp night Fr.day Jtn ~>l h from 7 to 8 p in Daisy Saturday Jan G:h from 10 ? m to 12 til Red Hi tiff Saturday Jan <Rli from 2 a in to 4 p m Rayhoro .Honda) Jan 8th fiotn 10 m to 12 in Zoan Monday Jan Stli from 2 to t .. ... X |? III Kehohnth Tmsduy Jan Dili from 10 a in to 1 2 in TaylorgvilleTuesday Jan Dili from 2 to 4 (> in Floy ds School House Tuesday Ian Oth night from 7 to 8 p in Floyds X Rouds Wednesday Jan! tilth from 10 to 12 in Spring Brunch Wednesday Jan 10th froin 2 to 4 p m Grassy Buy night Jan 10 from 7 o 8 p m dreen Sea Thursday Jan 11th from 10 a m to 2 p in Finklcu night Thursday J n 1 1th fiom 7 to 8 p m Boris Friday Jan 12th from 10 a m to 2 p m Saiiford Saturday Jan Uili from 10 a m to 12 m Adrian Saturday Jan lJih from 2 to 4 p m Cool Spring Monday Jan loth f om 1 0 a m to 12 in Waterman Grainger's Monday Jan tea. c < ?? i umi i i uiii /v H) O p til Daniel Lewis night Monday Jan 15th froni 7 (o 8 p in Galivants Ferry Tuesday Jan 10'.h from 10 a in to 12 m Exile Tuesday Jan Itith from 2 p in to 4 p ni Gideon Wednesday Jan 17th from 10 a in to 12 m Jordanville Wednesday J an 17th from 2 p in to 4 p in Dongola night Wednesday Jan 17th from 7 to 8 p in Ft llarrelson (Ohas Dusenbury's) Thursday Jan 18th from 10 to 12 in Buoksville Thursday Jan lsVli from 2 p in to 4 p m Sooastee night Thursday Jan 1Sth from 7 to 8 p m Marlow Friday Jan 10th from 1J) a m to 12 m Staivey Friday Jan 10th from 2 to 4 p in 1) J Cox's night Friday Jan 10th from 7 to 8 p m Myrtle Beach Saturday Jan 20th from 10 a m to 1 2 in Burcol Saturday Jan 20lh from 2 p in to 4 p in. The balance of the time until February 20th at the Auditor's othce in Conway. All able bodied males capable of earning a support between the ages of 21 and (10 years shall be detuned taxable polls. The nuinbei of vf?ni? unhrnU #15vO ?.!/ ?? ? BW'""" wan iv? is important. Transfers of Real Estate should l?e noted with care. Executors and Administrators will make their returns strictly according to law. Failure to make returns within the time specified subjects die delinquent to a penalty of 50 per cent. J. A. Lewis, And. COOK & Pi)WELL HAVE ON HAND Horses 6c Mules OLD HICKORY WACONS, (noun hotter ) White Mar Buggies Cart V* he? Is Harness and anything you want in the line of horse goods. They sell right and treat you right, Yours for Bu iness, COOK and POWELL FA lit BLUFF. N. If yon don't v sit Jones' establishment December 22nd and 2Brd inst , you will regret it, and will never look or feel tight again. Come and tell your friend to do ' nktewiso Yours truly, W. Bovd JfpM. * i i DISPLAY C NOW You will Unci Horns II inks, Guns, K lTcphant.. IJoxes, Trains, Dolls, I*ii I ho hildren. Albums. Lamps. 1 I'icccs of lb auliful hina for Moustache lips, Shaving Mi lain about the Present you guarantee it to win tlio u Lather, Mother, Hroth it is AN O. K. <,>111 on time ami thoroi Mince Meat, Cu IN We hav. a complete stock of Orauf prices. In fact ive are prepared to nc and a Happy New Year. We have st same old force still eateerin# to the v THE CONW BICY LES. r~^3k~\ viy A full and complete line of lip-todale v heels a! \va vs on hand for sail or sent. A Iso a full line of Hicvole supplies. | J. D. OLIVER. I ? i We Are In The MARKET FOR likKF 1 Oil K. AND FISH AND WILL PAY HIOUKS'J ; 1'llh KS FOR SAME. ALL 11 A VI N (1 SUCH TO SELL WILL CALL* AND SFE US 1VE l'()IM?; sKLLINO. OIlDEIli A K I N AND PliO.M P'l L DELIVERED. Oliver 6c Elliott, i a * I * * f | Chinese Laundry. ? i ? I Collars ami Cuffs, Iron C injj Much.no. Work turn- f) I cd out promptly. Send B <1110 a trial order. Family washing taken. Satisfacf tion Guaranteed, Work B | neatly oxoouted, and in First Class Stylo. Yours for (?oud Work, \ Call oil |v pEO. 1LVM.| w*B?'5EPWWW3iBNia; ww? 9UST IN. We will be pleased to have all old patrons as well as many of their friends as they can hi i to come and inspect the stock that we carry on the corner. It comprises all articlos in General Herchandise A'so Tin, (lias* and Chinaware. We make a specialty of handli 111/ these (roods on as close margin as possible thereby insuring complete satis lui'iiuii in I'MTv purcnnser. J. E. Nicholas. ?? ??? m CHRISTMAS THINGS. I have a full line of good things for Christmas, such as A P P hKS, Oil A NO KS. ami other fruits. CAKES, CANDIES, UAISINS, ' and a full line of FIKE-AVOUKS. < My friends are all invited to , call. W. J. Bruton O. S. HACKER & SON, 544, 540 and 548 King St, CHARLESTON, S. C. jM () U Ll> I N (i , Window ami Fancy Oia^HA Specialty. V DON'T MISS THE )F CHRISTMAS COODS HEINO SHOWN ON OUU COUNTKK3. ireworks, Games, Monkeys, Dogs, Mules llattleships, Horses, Masons, mos, Tool Ileuses and Yards alld other Toys of Every Description f< r Sowing Gaskets, Manicure and Toilet Sets, Vaoes, and a lhousai.il ^ the Ladies, Smoking Sets, Ink Stands, ollar and Cull Hexes W igs and other Serviceable Articles for Men. In ease you are uncerwish to give wrehave a man a*ho will select it for you and inlying affection of your sweetheart or the cherished love of or or Sister. Treat your Cook to a New Stove, and be sure * EKN so for the next fifteen years vour meals will bo served iL'hlv done. Then for vour Christmas dinner try our mints, Citron, Plum Pudding, Hams and Jellies. OUR WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT es, Apples, Cocoanuts, Rahannas, Ruisens and Nuts, all <joing at jobbers >t only wish but to see that each of our customers has a Merry Christmas arted in for another year and you will lind us at the same place with the vants of the people. WHO? AY BARGAIN HOUSE. JL^UIIU Ji XVUUUV1IV | "About a year ago," writes Mrs. Mattie Allen, of H ? 1123 Broadway, Augusta, Ga., "I suffered with blind, sick headaches and backaches, and could get no relief until 1 tried I 7 CARDUI IS. Woman's Relief I I immediately commenced to improve, and now 1 feel like a new woman, and wish to recommend it to all sick women, for 1 I wkjlte Rimw u win cure inem, as it aia me. us Cardui is pure, medicinal extract of H , FREELY vegetable herbs, which relieves I and frankly, describing female pilinS, rOgUlatOS female Rat I your symptoms, we will functions,tones up theorgans I consider your case and give \v . .. .. ? . Kgf I you free advice (in plain sealed a piOper State Of health. Hfl envelop?}. Don't hesitate, but Jyy jf for VOlir tt'Ollble. H write today. Address: Ladies' Ad- - _ J I vlsory Dept., The Chattanooga MeJi- EVCI*y druggist SCllS it mB I dne Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. in $1.00 DOttlCS* COME IN TO SEE OVR LINE OF AGENCY FOR ? Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets / _> /) I Military Brushes, Fancy A/f< y Brushes combs albums /A J j k & oH sizes and prizes hand %&lVfi A AJ baKSCuIVs and collar boxes w clocks glove cases 1 /I Bibles all sizes and prices /y 3vine oak shaving mirrors and many other things too numerous to in mtion. See Tlierri. at Once. We can Please old and young. Come on and we will do the rest. NORTON DRUG CO. in. ?? i i ii Ak A A I CALHOUN & CANNON. i ' OOl) morning Uncle I {emus! How you get up tMs morning? y T *'I w'1'' n,y t,aI1ds all(l fc-t, how else do \ou eypectine jb I thought probably you was wearing a pair of Calhoun & Canncn's | ? HL O E B | ^ No but I was down there Saturday and looked through their stock and they certainly have some honeys and they are low down ^F jr for cash, but great scott! they wont credit us, but you know Zeue it is ^ the best, for we wont h.we to bo paying other people's debts. Yes! uncle its a fact, the prices they gave us was away bo'ow the s') called ^F cash, but credit men, and theirstockof | DRY GOODS AND . V | GROCERIES > are unexcelled forthep ited time that they have been in business. | Calhoun & Cannon, f I'EAR TItElW PI5AIM11KR8 . # "She HOMEWOOD NURSERY HA V E A PINE DOT OF PEAK TREES NOW HEADY * IM>R THE FATili TH A 1> I V v /'each Trees, Vliun Trees, Cherry Trees, Figs, Grn/)c^?\ \'ilies, Roses and Flowering Shrubs- m CVf/Z and see our stock, ant/ // you are in need anything tut he Tree Line, we are here for hit si n ess a in/ Ttf will treat you white We also ha re 10 TONS OF ^ CHOICE if-d Yiti oar hai ns foi saIe at 7o CE,\ V yy F kit 100P()UNJ)S. Cultra 6c Danforth, CON WAV, H.O. 12 7 05 itm.