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I I THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, S. C., OCTOBER 20, 1898. DookirorniM. Boobwomis we take to bo the species of maggot the traces of devastation of whidi wring the heart of the collector, whi|e in the flesh it is rarely seen. The only one we have ever looked upon was obligingly sent us in a box by a con tributor. We did not experiment on the wretched creature, but slew him forth with. Mr. Blades had seen but three specimens of what he took to bo book worms. Father O’Connor, <5n the other baud, has studied under the microscope no fewer than 72 specimens of insects de structive of books and has given designs of many as well as much curious in formation concerning them. These are, however, of various kinds, no fewer than eight insects injurious to libraries being described in an appendix consist ing of entomological notes. Father O’Connor maintains, against the ex pressed opinion of Blades, that modern paper is subject to the attacks of the worm. He is right, though, so far as our personal experience—sad enough—goes, it is only the superior classes of paper that are injured.—Notes and Queries. The rnwrltten Law of “Cache.” A curious account, from an eastern point of view, is given by Mr. Grose, who has returned from a tour of ex ploration in the Canadian northwest, concerning the law of “cache.” A man going along wishes to leave, say, his coat, behind, for reasons of personal comfort. Ho hangs it on a tree, and it will be there for him if he does not re turn for a week. Similarly the owner ship of a suspended gun or rifle is re spected. Mr. Grose says a man would be safe in hanging his gold watch and chain on a tree, with the assurance that they would bo there when he returned to claim them. A cache of provisions is subject to a slight modification in respect to the rule of inviolability. A hungry Indian discovering such will make a tiro in front of it, to make it apparent that there is no secrecy intended in connec tion with his visit. He will then take from the cache sufficient food for his immediate needs and pass on, without touching anything more. — Montreal Star. IIIcli Explosive Shelia. Experiments made at the United States naval proving ground at Indian Head, Md., have shown that while a high explosive charge will burst u com mon shell into more pieces the general effect on the surroundings is, on the whole, rather less than when they are burst by ordinary powder charges. The greater force of the high explosive seems to waste itself in tearing and shattering the shell itself. Moreover, the powder charge sets Are to anything inflammable in the neighborhood of the explosion, while the high explosive does not. Clearly, then, there is no present rea son for using anything but powder as the bursting charge of the common shell, and the field for the high explo sive, if there be a field for it in naval warfare, is in what have been called torpedo shells—shells with thin walls and of great length, so as to carry large charges.—Cassier’s Magazine. nodirinK Rnlleta. Is it etiquette to bob when bullets are flying? There is an amusing passage in Gordon’s journal in which that re doubtable authority says, “Certainly. For my part,” ho says, “I think ju dicious bobbing is not a fault, for I re member on two occasions seeing shells before my eyes which certainly had I not bobbed would have taken off my head.” He is on the roof of the palace at Khartum and makes this remark with reference to the Arab fire. “You can see them,” he writes, “with the telescope aim directly at this wing of the palace and fire, and then one hears a thud.” He says that in the Crimea it was considered mean to bob, and they used to try and avoid it. One of his fel low officers used to say, “It is all very well for you, but I’m a family man.” And he used to bob at every report.— London Chronicle. Happy Dreaamaker. She was a wise little matron and bad made up her mind that her eligible bachelor brother must have his eyes opened to the expensive frivolities of lovely woman. “George,” she said to him at the garden party, “do you see that young woman over there in the plain shirt waist?” “Yes,” he said, “I see her.” “The waist looks plain,” said the young matron, “and yet it took a high priced French dressmaker three days to fit it.” “Happy dressmaker,” said George. And the lesson ended then and there. —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Queer Window Decoration*. In the window of a dingy little Bow ery shop appears a placard on which is inscribed, “Window Attractions to Or der.” The rest of the window is filled up with an assortment of objects which presumably are intended to advertise the nature of the attractions. The col lection includes the mummy of a wom an starved to death in a Cuban prison, effigies of a Spaniard and a Cuban, the former engaged in burning out the eyes of the latter with a hot iron, and the busts of three celebrated murderesses.— New York Sun. A Curioaltjr. Polite Shopman (showing goods)— Here is something I would like to call your attention to, madam. It is the very latest thing out. Mrs. Rounder (absently)—If there’s anything out later than my husband. I’ll take it, if only for a curiosity.— Strand Magazine. Sour Ntomach. fulInt'SH after catlnir. Matatonoeaieall caused t>y Imperfect <u- estlon. Prickly AmIi IlllU-ri correct* the Isorder at once, drives out hadly dlKcstcfi mid tones the stimuicl', liver, and bnw- For sale hy rherokoc 1'iuk Company. Lick’* Folly. Among the interesting anecdotes told by Mrs. Bolton in “Famous Givers and Their Gifts” is that of “Lick’s Fol^; or, The Mahogany Mill.” The story has to do with the romance of tho Irfe of James Lick, the donor of tho Lick ob servatory on Hamilton mountain, Cali fornia. In early life young Lick fell in love with tho daughter of a well to do miller for whom ho worked. When ho made known his love, which was reciprocated by tho girl, the miller was angry and is said to have replied: “Out, you beggar 1 Dare you think of my daughter, who will inherit my riches? Have you a mill like this? Have you a single penny in your purse?” To this Lick replied “that he had nothing as yet, but one day he would have a mill beside which this one would be a pigsty. ” In 1854 the quiet, parsimonious James Lick surprised everybody by building a magnificent flour mill near San Jose. The mill was finished within in solid mahogany highly polished and was furnished with the best machinery possible. He made the grounds about tho mill very attractive and began early to set out trees both for fruit and orna ment Lick caused his elegant mill to bo photographed without and within and sent the pictures to the miller who had scorned him in his youth. Nineteen years after Mr. Lick built his mill, Jan. 1(3, 1873, ho surprised the people of San Jose again by giving it to the Paine Memorial society of Bos ton, half the proceeds of sale to be used for a memorial hall and half to sustain a lecture course. The Sole Survivor. Your true sailor is a prosaic animal. Ho tells no varnished story and the pa triotic narratives of casualties and life loss at sea are those which are never written. Some years ago tho captain of a British vessel descried in midocean a bark, dismasted and apparently aban doned. Ho did as 99 per cent of British officers would have done under similar circumstances, lowered a boat and pro ceeded to investigate. Arrived at tho bark, be found it difficult to approach on account of the tangle of broken spars and rigging which drifted alongside. On tho deck there was not the slight est sign of human occupancy. Tho boats hud gone, tho wheel was smashed, and the deckhouse carried away flush with tho deck. In tho forecastle, however, sick in his bunk, was an English sailor, who told an almost incredible tale. In effect it was that a week previous all hands were summoned on deck to tako in sail and so prepare for an approach ing squall. Tho sailor was too sick for this service, so kept his berth. And it was well he did, for of all the company on deck not a singlo man survived. A huge sea came along, swept the barb from bow to stern and carried overboard every living soul save the sick English man.—London Syren. To Clean Piano Keys. The white ivory keys of a piano should never be cleaned with water, which discolors them. Instead they should be rubbed over with a soft flan nel or piece of silk dipped in oxygen ized water, which can be obtained at any chemist’s, and when the notes are stained or greasy use methylated spirits, gin or diluted whisky. A simple way of cleaning ivory is as follows: Get some bicarbonate of soda and some hot water. Dip a brush into the water and then into the soda and rub the ivory with it.—London Mail. Jfecensary. “Since Mrs. Black has been a wid ow, ” he suggested, “it seems to me she looks younger.” “Of course,” she replied. “It is more necessary now that she should.” Thus do women betray each other’s angling proclivities.—Chicago Post The Cuban question and political issues sink into insignificance with the man who suffers from piles. What he most desires, is relief. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles. Cherokee Drug Co.. Gaffney. R. S. Withers & Co., Blacksburg. The meaner a man is the harder he tries to lower his record. The human machine starts but once and stops but once. You can keep it going longest and most regularly by using DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for constipa tion and all stomach and liver troub les. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney. R. S. Withers & Co., Blacksburg. “The worst misfortunes hover on the brink of our apprehensions. S. E. Parker, Sharon, Wis., writes: “I have tried DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for itching piles and it always stops them in two minutes. I consider DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve the greatest pile cure on the market.” Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney. R. S. Withers ifcCo., Blacksburg. Nightly changes of scenes breaks the monotony of an actor’s life. S. M. Geary, Pierson, Mich., writes: DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is curing more piles here to-day than all other remedies combined. It cures eczema and all other skin diseases.” Chero kee Drug Co., Gaffney. R. S. With ers & Co., Blacksburg. The broker who is long on wheat is always anxious about his future. Ono Minute is not long, yet relief is obtained in half that time by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. It prevents consumption and quickly cures colds, croup, bronchitis, pneu monia, la grippe and all throat and lung troubles. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney. R. S. Withers it Co., Blacksburg. Broad River Ass. S. S. Program. The next session of the Sunday School Union of the Northern Section of the Broad River Association will meet with the Sandy Springs church on Friday before the fifth Sunday in October, 1898, at 10 o’clock a. m. 1st. Introdnctory sermon by Rev. C. M. Teal. 2nd. Organization. 3rd. Intermission 45 minutes. Afternoon Session. Ten minutes devotional exercises by the moderator. 1st. Query. “Should we encour age Sunday Schools at school houses in the vicinity of our churches.” Speaker, J. W. Lee and others. 2nd. Query. “Why should the Scripture principles of giving be taught in our Sunday Schools?” Speaker, Rev. W. G. P. Ezell and others. Question box. Dismission. Second day meet at 9:30 a. m. Devotional exercises 30 minutes by the moderator. 1st. Query. “How may the de mand for intoxicating liquors be re duced.” Speaker, Rev. J. T. Hoard and others. 2nd.Query. “Claims of the Bible.” Sp«aker, K. D. Edwards and others. Intermission 45 minutes. Aiternoon Session. 1st. Query. “May one be a Chris tian aim have no power to win souls?” W. J. Henderson and others. 2nd. Query. “Should this body re cognize a Sunday School that sends excluded members to represent them in this body?” Rev. J. M. Bridges and others. (Question box. Dismission. Sunday—Meet at 9 o’clock a. m.; Sunday School mass-meeting con ducted by Rev. R. .1. Tate; music by D. P. L. Martin. Essays by Misses May Rodgers and Clara Brannon on subjects of their own choice. Missionary sermon by Rev. W. G. P. Ezell. Respectfully submitted, J. F. Quinn, K. 1) Edwards, Sec’y. For Committee. Whallnir In (he Faroe*. Whaling is tho Faroe man’s national sport. The whale that he hunts is not the great whalebone whale, but a small er toothed kind, called in English the pilot whale, from its habit of swim ming about in large schools, each of which follows a loader. In the Faroes it is called the grind or gate whalo, be cause the old Norsemen used to trap the schools in inclosures provided with gates, which could be shut and so pre vent escape. Nowadays when the grinds are sighted great excitemout prevails throughout the islands, for the news spreads with extraordinary rapidity. All the little boys go about shouting, “Grindqval, grindqval!” at the pitch of their voices, and boats set off from every village to join in the hunt. When the whales are reached, a consultation is held, and some suitable bay is decided on for the kill; then the boats, getting between them and the open sea, com mence to drive them gradually toward the goal. In every boat one man stands upright, holding a lance, with which ho pricks the backs of the grind, and all the oarsmen help to terrify them with their shouts. As the bay is neared tho prey is pressed harder and harder, the shouts rise louder and louder, and tho lancers prod faster and faster, until at last it is reached. All along the beach the women and children watch in silence; even a dog’s bark may now cause the whales to turn and break through the lino of their pursuers. Then the loader, mad with terror and pain, makes a rush for tho shore and is stranded.—Blackwood’s Magazine. The Matter of Fact Girl. In the county of Wicklow lies the picturesque vale of Avoca, famous in song. Hero is tho confluence of two rivers, tho Avoumore and Avonbeg, which bears tho name of “The Meeting of tho Waters.” Two British tourists chanced to meet at this spot a girl bear ing a pitcher of water, of whom they inquired tho name of tho river. “The Meeting,” was tho prompt reply. “Oh, wo know that,” quoth tho tourists, “but what river is it—what name do you call it by?” “Och t” said tho girl, “1 never call it at all; it always comes of itseif.”-—London Spectator. • - — Dr. Hull's Cough Syrup, the people's friend, Inis liccn In use over iifty years. It cures I lie severest utTeet inns of the throat smd lutiKs; sueh as, hruuehlt is, irri|i|>e, larynirltis and lueiiiient ennsuinplion. I'rieo only :.V> cents a lint lie. WEAK KIDNEYS arc dangerous Kidneys because they are favorable to the appearance of Bright’8 DiSC3SGs Prickly Ash Bitters Heals the Kidneys. Cleanses and regulates the Liver. Strengthens the digestion and removes constipated conditions in the Bowels. IT IS F01R MEDICINES IN ONE. A SYSTEM TONIC PAR-EXCELLENCE. FRIC?. $2.00 PER BOTTLE. PREPARE!) BY PRICKLY ASH BITTERS CO. SOLD BT ALL DKDQ6I8TS. “Cherokee Drug Co. Special Agents. You are Welcome. I want to make it so pleasant in my store and so economi cal for you to trade here, that you will not want to go any where else. I want your own experience to teach you that you may have confidence in me. Canned Goods Are not always what they seem. Bright labels can cover very poor qualities. I see to it that only reliable goods get into the store. The little prices simply come from great and wise buying. J. R. SPARKS. SOMETHING N, : W. Wiltmore’s New Analytical Reference Bible. Four Books under one cover. The Old and New Testament with old and new references. A complete analysis of the Holy Scriptures. Comprehensive helps on the Bible and a complete concordance, comprising over 2000 pages and undoubtedly the finest Holy Bible printed to date. No library comple without it. One of the undersigned will call and show you this wonderful work. Testimonials from hundreds of the leading men of the United States. J. C. CHUNN-C. S. HUSS, State agents for North and South Carolina. Money to Loan. The Citizens Building and Loan Association of Gaffney has money on hand to loan and can meet any demand. , The rate of interest is 8 per cent, per annum. For further information apply to • N. H. LITTLEJOHN Secretary and Treasurer. ITor^ Building and Plastering Lime, Coal, Shingles, Laths and Plaster Hair, Dynamite, Blasting Powder, Fuse and Dynamite Caps, call on THE LIMESTONE SPRINGS LIME WORKS, 'Telephone 57. CARROLL & CO., Lessees Woman’s Mysterious Ills. Explanation of their nature by Dr. Hartman, who tells how to cure them. \ women are constantly pm- ^ zled about their health. In- ■| deed female troubles puzzle all women. Older women have experience, but few possess knowledge of the subject. The periodical suffering is painful. It is accompanied by many varying sensations thatdistress. How much of this is necessary is a matter of guesswork. The whole question is shrouded in professional mystery. Dr. Hartman’s book for women, called “ Health and Beauty,” treats 1 these matters with delicacy, and at the same time with clearness. Write to the Pe-ru-na Medicine Company, Columbus, O., for it: it is mailed free. It is a practical printed talk to women. Dr. Hartman defines women's diseases as catarrh and tells how Pe-ru-na cures them. Mrs. C. C. Naeve, 380 Morrison St., Portland, Ore., writes as follows: Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, O. Dear Sirs:—“ I began to take Pe-ru-na when I lived in Columbus, O., in 1887, and have used it and the Man-a-lin eve* - since whenever I needed medicine. I have never found an equal to Pe-ru-na for regulating the menses, and before I began to take it I was never regular and always had more or less pain. I had tried many different medicines before I saw Pe-ru-na but without success.” There is nothing mysterious about tho action of Pe-ru-na. It is not a “cure-all,” but it cures catarrh wherever located, and there may be catarrh in any organ of the body, as all are lined with imlcous membrane. Mrs. M. C. Mehl, 504 Walnut St., Columbia, Pa.,says: “I have been troubled with catarrh and a soreness in my bowels for several years. I tried everything that was recommended. 1 tried Pe-ru-ua and am happy to say that I am now entirely well.” Dr. Hartman's advice may be had without charge by any woman who will write for it. His book on Chronic Catarrh is also mailed free. It explains the danger of local treatment. All druggists sell Pe-ru-na. Ask any <lru};};ist for a free Pe-ru-na Almanac for the year 1 *!*!). Nevsr before has been so low. This department is crowded Avitli all kind and any thing you need at prices to suit everybody. Our large stock of are selling so cheap that no one should he without one, and we can sell you 'Tin^ware ’ • almost at your own price. You can’t afford not to see our lino of Buggies, Wagons and Harness before buying as we carry the largest assortment in Chero kee County at prices to please you, and to our Undertaking department we have added one of the finest Hearses in the state, to he used at reasonable rates in town or country. Our stock of CoHins, Caskets and Robes is as complete as any you will find. Carroll, Carpenter & Humphries. Look! Look! before you buy, at my new lino of Glass Ware and China Ware. I sell cheap, and if you will come and see for yourself you will fine what I tell you to be so. I only offer bargains now as it is near Christmas, and I also expect to give bargains until after Christmas. All I ask is for you to come and see for yourself. Yours for Business, T. PRICE. The GafToej City Land and Improvement Company Offers fur sale Hulhlliur I»ts In this fluiirlslilmr town. Gaffney City; Also Knrms near by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Sjirliur* and of this place, in lots of from 30 to 100 acres on liberal time rutes; ulso Airrlcultuml Lunds to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to WOOT>, jVjfent. N. B—All tressuassItMton lands of thl* company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, are forbidden under penalty of law. Guano and Acid. I have just received a large lot of Guano and Acid Phosphate for grain. Remember, my line of Groceries, Dry (foods, etc., is complete. My stores at Gaffney and tho Goforth place are well supplied with all the necessities you need and the prices are just right* Get your bagging and ties of mo and you will not he pointed. J. I. SARRATT. n