Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Wo/k^/2 in Our Hospitals Appedling Increases in the Number of Operations Performed Each Year—How Women May ^ Avoid Them. lift;;; Ruby MusKrusK_^ /\| iceBcrry^ Going 1 through the hospitals in our large cities one is surprised to find such a large proportion of the patientslying on those snow-white beds women and girls, who are either awaiting or recovering from serious operations. Why should this be the case ? Sim ply because they have neglected them selves. Female troubles are certainly on the increase among the women of this country—they creep upon them unawares, but eijery one of those patients in the hospital beds had plenty 'of warning in that bearing-down feel ing, pain at left or right of the abdomen, nervous exhaustion, pain in the small of the back, dizziness, flatulency, dis- { fiacements of the organs or irregular- ties. All of these symptoms are indi cations of an unhealthy condition of the female organs, and if not heeded the penalty has to be paid by a danger ous operation. When these symptoms manifest themselves, do notdrag along until you are obliged to go to the hos- E ital and submit to an operation— ut remember that Lydia E. Pink- ham's Vegetable Compound has saved thousands of women from surgical operations. When women are troubled with ir regular, suppressed or painful periods, weakness, displacement or ulceration of the organs, that bearing-down feel ing, inflammation, backache, bloating (or flatulency), general debility, indi- C estion, and nervous prostration, or are eset with such symptoms as dizziness, lassitude, excitability, irritability, ner vousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, "all-gone” and “ want-to-be-left- alone feelings, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. The following letters cannot fail to bring hope to despairing women. M iss Ruby Mushrush, of East Chicago, Ind., writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— “ I have been a great sufferer with irregular periods and female trouble, and about three months ago the doctor, after using the X-Kay on me, said 1 had an abress and would have to have an operation. My mother wanted me to try Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a last resort, and it not only saved me from an operation but made me en tirely well.” Mrs. Alice Berryhill, of 313 Boyce Street, Chattanooga, Tenn , writes : Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— “Three years ago life looked dark to me. I had ulceration and inflammation of the female organs and waa in a serious condition. “My health was completely broken down and the doctor told me that if I was not op erated upon I would die within six months. I told him I would have no operation but would try Lydia E. i’inkham’s Vegetable Compound. Ho tried to influence me against it but I sent for the medicine that same day and began to use it faithfully. Within five days I felt relief but was not entirely cured until I used it for some time. “ Your medicine is certainly fine. I have induced several friends and neighbors to take it and I know more than a dozen who had female troubles ami who to-day are as well and strong as I am from using your Vege table Compound.” Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com pound at once removes such troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine, for you need the best. Mrs. Pinkham, daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham. invites all sick wo men to write her for advice. Her advice and medicine have restored thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. Lydia E. Piokham's Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where Others Fall. vmmif. /y'VA' 1 rsw r' /-m m* r/*t? ■ • •: *: v. • ’ * ^'X: X: M< h \< lvi $ 1 00,000,000.00 The State of South Carolina is sending off the approximate annual amount of $3,000,000 in Life Insurance Premiums. That amount, less a small proportion, goes to the North and West each j/ear for investment, and in twenty years; including interest, will amount to something like $ 1 00,000,000.00 Thin should not l>e. Kfftp your pivimums at home for the development of your own State. The best way to do this is to have your life insured in the * Southeastern Life Insurance Company Of Spartanburg. S. C. ELLIOTT ESTES. Jr., General Agent SCALE COMMITTEE IS NSW IN SESSION All Demands of Miners Refused By Operators. MITCHELL DECLINES TO TALK It Was Reported that the Scale Com mittee Would Seriously Consider the Advisability of Modifying Their Original Demands. New York, April 4.—The Shamokin scale committee of the anthracite mi ners to which has been entrusted the task of reaching a wage agreement with the miner owners, went into ses sion at 9:30 Wednesday morning, at their headquarters in the Ashlan ho tel, to discuss what their next move shall be. The instructions of this body calls for an agreement with the anthracite operators subject to the ratification of a convention to be called by the offi cers of the union, and in case they fail to arrive at an understanding, the committee must, report such failure to the convention. All the demands drawn up by the scale committee have been refused by the operators and the question to lx decided now is whether their proposi lions should be modified or whetlnr delegates representing all the hard coal mine workers should be summoned into convention at once to decide what further action should be taken. Before the thirty-six members of the scale committee went into sesiion there were reports circulated to the effect that the committeemen woi seriously consider the advisability of modifying their original demands. None of the members of the commit tee would discuss the reports or even predict what action the committee will take. President Mitchell did not take part in the deliberations of the committee until late in the morning, as he had other pressing matters to attend to. He said there was nothing in the pr s- ent situation that he could discuss, if declined to say anything regarding the probability of the miners revising their demands. If a call for a con vention is decided on, it is likely no annou cement will be made until af ter Thursday’s meeting with the oper ators’ sub-committee. Mr. Mitchell continues to refuse to go into details reparding Tuesday’s meeting. All information that has reached the public so far has come from the operators’ side. Disorder in Pennsylvania. Irwin, Pa., April 4.—Tuesday night was one of disorder and terror at Ed na Mine No. 2. of the Pennsylvania Gas Coal company, where several me|i are on a strike for recognition of the union. The strikers all seem to be armed and from dark until daylight a continuous fusi ): i * of firing was kept up. * Fortuna'ely mi one was injured. The companv. it is said, will put 25 more guards on mny at once. It is not consult••e MIC' drik- •r*. t /X V / ,< SjV< w V r,- f XU*. -U KrCSV,/. . . breakert, and trouble is feared if an attempt is n . c > do : e. No Mining In Ohio. Colmr.bu:-, ' •„ A i ; . No coal will be mined in 0**i< this •'eek. acording to the s1ai< nu ,n oi .v ri< tary Savage, of the Ohio v ':n “.Vv; Monday,” he said, "t'u >• ioers and operators will hold a eenf : . e . . : i s and upon the result of 'iiis conference will de pend largely ih, .-d m in Ohio.” Will $t 00 Trains. Des Moines, Iowa, April 4.—The Minneapolis and H. keuis railroad and I tiie Iowa Central railroad have an nuunced the annullment of six passen-1 ger trains for Sunday because of the coal shortage. A!! kinds of Job Work. done at The Led « e ‘! office neatly and »-t pii(«eB commensurate with high grade work Try us. —Hats for Men, Youths and (roil dren at bargain prices at J. I. bai- ratt’s. ROBBERS FOILED BY ENGINEER. Masked Men Were Ready to Hold Up Southern Train. Atlanta, April 4.—A hold-up of n Southern railroad train a few nights ago by seven masked men with pistols was foiled because a'watchful em -r took a hand in the game. On last Saturday Roy Smith an ex press messenger left on a ttuilnuound Southern train and it is said he had considerable money in his care. A gang of train robbers, who prob ably knew that Mesenger Smith had a good bag of coin in the safe, got to gether near Casswell station, which is about six miles above Knoxville, Tenn., They were waiting for the northbound and did not care to stop the,south bound which passed the station first. They did not keep in hiding, however, for the engineer on the southbound saw them and when his train reached the next station lie wired to the north bound to look out for trouble at Cas well. When the northbound reached Cass, wel it was dark and a red lantern was waved to stop the train, but the well- posted engineer and conductor, in stead of stopping, went by in a fast run. The outjaws were foiled and Mes senger Smith and bis gold went on in safety. Railroad detectives, it is said, have been working quietly on the case, but so far are not on the trail of the train robbers. “Bucket Shops" Ruled Out. Jackson. Miss., April 4.—The Rod die amendment to the code chapter on misdemeanors, ^vhich makes the oper ation of “bucket shops" brokerage of fices an impossibility, has been adopt ed by the house. It provides that the placing of quotations on black boards or other places shall be prima facia ev- evidence of guilty, and that on convic tion the persons shown to have been connected with the busness directly or indirectly, shall be fined not less than $200, nor more than $1,000 and sent to jail for a term of not less than thirty days nor more than six months. City Officials Given Fine Savannah, Ga., April 4.—In ihe 17. S. court City Officials John J. Garrity and James McBride pleaded guilty to the charge against them in connect ion with the fraudulent naturalization of Greek citizens. The defendents were fined $1,000 each with costs, their bonds in all eases to remain in force to insure their attendance in case of another violation of like character, in which event the maximum penalty of $7,000 and thirty years in the pen itentiary would become operative, in the discretion of the court. In Session at Thomasville. Thomas vi lie, Ga., April 4.—Macon Presbytery convened with the Presby terian church here, Rev. J. H. Macon, the retiring moderator, preached ilie opening sermon. Rev. s. L. McCarty, pastor of the local church, has prepar ed excellent entertainment for the vis ftors. The meeting will be in session until Friday. Macon Presbytery in eludes all the Presbyterian churches in Georgia, south of and including Mu. con. Peacemaker Fatally Shot. Canton, O., April 4.—As the result of a quarrel in Canton’s “tenderloin” district, Joseph Goats, who attempted to act as peacemaker between two friends who had engaged in a fight over a cigar, was shot several times In the abdomen. The victim was re moved to the hospital, where, it is stated, he is not expected to live.] Dominick Papela, who did the shoot ing, was arrested. Crushed by Logs. Rome, Ga., April 4.—Julius Duke, a white man residing near the foot of Lavenders mountain, was fatally in jured near Rome while hauling a wag on loaded with logs. One of the heavy timbers crushing his body. Duke’s skull was crushed, his nose broken, and his spine painfully Injured. No hopes are entertained for the injured man’s recovery. Subscribe for The Ledger; $1 a year.. Subscribe for The Ledger, $1.00 a year. : Interest to April 1st, 19061 Your account has been credited with inter est to April 1st, 1900. When convenient you can have the amount credited on your bank book. If your name is not on our hooks, we invite you to open an ac count with us. We pay 4 per cent, com pounded four times a year on till deposits. i ! I , • y The Gaffney Savings Bank, ft]! Office in The National Rank of Gaffney. *** rr Ho! For Texas! 10,000 acres of rich Texas lands to be divided into farms and town lots. Free transportation there and back to share holders. : : Great opportunity for home-seekers and pro fitable investments for all. Property located in South East Texas, 35 miles from Houston, 15 miles from the Humble oil fields. Fertile lands and the most desirable properties in the entire west. : : : : ; Hunter &: Hatterson $ Agents for North and South Carolina. Call at # Commecial Hotel for 2 or 3 days only. ft Hello. Central! Who keeps the cleanest market in town? iiioLtoii, Connect me. I want to get some fresh meats. J. F. Fincken. For Victor Records ! i I Needles and Talking Ma chines, call and see me. I am the regular agent for them in the town and county. I can supply you with just what you need and also tine Clocks and the Sewing Machines you ever saw. best Limestone Street. W. J. Maness’s Big Store. ONE Qil -r M Ut Ranging in price from 50c to 85c, at! to go at 33c per yard. One lot 50c Habuti Silk to go for three days, Thursday, Fr i day and Saturday, at 38c. Come quick. The cotton goods market is firm, but at present it does not affect us much. We have many things bought at prices away down; you get the benefit. See our Lawns, Batistes, Ginghams, Percales and many other things just as cheap as when cotton was 7c. During the opening days you will find many things in the D ess Goods and othar lines in our large stock at very cheap prices, so bring your pocket book; we will do the rest. Olid MILLINERY OPENING WILL BE NEXT WEEK Unlay and Friday, April 5-G You are cordially invited to attend. Don’t forget the dates, April 5th and 6th. Thursday and Friday of next week. Our Millinery Department will be in charge of Miss Minnie Jameison, who will oe glad to meet you and show you her stock. W. Wilkins Company.