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HOW WOOD ALCOHOL AFFECTS. PEISON8 WHO DRINK IT Avterleank Expert Explains to Public Facts Concorning Working of.Pols. on. I Facts concerning the' dangers of wood alcohol which are scarcely known to the general public have been given to the public by Dr. Rold Hunt,1 a leading American authority on the effects of alcohol, whose researches in this line are regarded as having been more extensive than have those of any other Anierican scientist. * -Dr. HIunmt. is the head of th, depart ment of pharmacology of the -Medical School of h1arvard university; was formerly at o.Jlh Hopkins, and sev oral years ago was chief of the di vision of pharmacology of the United States heatIl service, in which posi tion he advised the government in the rcgulation of the sale of drugs, pol sons and intoxicating liquors. -le is the author of the standard work "Studies in Experimental Alcoholism". 4t the request of the American Chem ical society, of which he is a nienber, Dr. Hunt prepared a bulletin on wood alcohol which was given out for pub lication. "Wood alcohol," writes Dr. Uunt, "has become known as the American poison on account of the freqtency 'with which cases of poisoning have been traced to it in the United States. Dospite this fact, there is still a lack of appreciation of its; danger and of an understanding of its nature. It is on Lhis account that I am glad to comply with the request of the Amer ican Chemical society to prepare this bulletin. * The nihsconcelption of the daingers of wood alcohol ovidently exist-i not only among those who drink or sell alcoholic' beverages of unknown ori Ain, but al;o to those who prepare dlrinks containing wood alcohol for sale and pierlapls also to those who :4tel wood alcohol of th latter cass. No other expilanation of the recent accidents in thinkable: for, however. sordid the motives and however reck less of human life the manufacturers of spurious 'alcoholic' beverages may be, it is unreasonable to suppose that anyone would knowingly incur the le gal and other esponsibilities for such a wholesale slaughter as has recently taken place." "Among the misconceptions preval-I ent," said iDr. Hunt, the following may be mentioned: "Many consumers, and perhaps some of those who sell such drinks, auem to think that wood alcohol has such characteristic properties that Its presence can be readily detected .hy the ordor or taste. On the oth4nwai, those who make such drinks know' that -this is not the catse, but either be lieve that the poisonous action has beeni exagglerated or that the chances of detection are relatively slight. "Moreover, testimony was offered in a court a minber of years ago to the effect that the manufacturers of I GROWBIG' The dematid the coming year wvill far exceed that of any rece: The half-starved peoples of Europe are ing. And the world is depending upon You cannot raise a 100% crop unless ye a matter of balanced conditions of the a Potash must be present in the propei be raised, .SOUBLES 1 because iA contains available Phosphori reght proportions. Every bag is stamped with our Giarnt I for your protection, and better place ye avoid delayed delivery. Ask our agent in your town for inf ns direct. Plamers Fert' CHARLESTON, $ flavoring extracts had been approach ed by dealers in wood alcohol, and urged to make their preparation with it. The fact that already at that time the bottles bore, he label 'poison' 'was explained as it tuse to prevent the government froni placing an internal revenue tax upon, wood alcohol. "It cannot be t6p strongly emphas ized," he added, "that there Is not a single poiperty of wood alcohol, ex cept. its poisonous effects, by which anyone but a chemist can distinguish between purified 'wodd and ordinary or 'grain' alcohol. The appearance, odor and taste of the .two are so VI'alk higly alike that even chemists who have had much experilence with them are unable by these properties to dis tinguish between them with certainty. T'1he difficulty is, of course, greatly in Lreased when essence, flavors or col oring matters are added, as is the case in -the spurious drinking now being of fered for sale. Not only can the con sumer, however great his familiarity with alcoholic bpverages may be, not trust his own judgment. i this matter, but he cannot trust the judgment of an exi)erienced bar or saloon keeper. "Now, as regards the (luestion of the Noisonous prolpertics of wood al cohoJ ," added the expert: "t is inconceivable that any ordi naril intelligent per.Aon can now be in (oubt on this subject, in view of the hiundreils of cases of deaths and blind ness resulting from its use. Twenty rears ago when such cases first. be gan to be rel)orted t'here was some ireason for a little uncertainty on this Abject not only on the part of the public, but of chemists and of those physicians Wlo were not famillrar with ertain pharmacological experliments )n dogs. Th1'e odor, taste and other properties of pur(e wood alcohol that liehimists were inclined to attribute the had effects from the former to the presence of impurities in the commer lai samples. But none of the impurt les in the latter are as polsonous or :%ausc the same effects as the abso utely pure wood alcohol Itself. "Pharmacologists, moreover, from 'xperlments on dogs, had years before shown that the action of wood aleco hiol upon the unimal organism is fundamentaly different from that of >rdinary alcohol. This difference may be briefly summarized: When ordinary ilcohol is taken into the body it is rapidly converted it'to water and car ionle acid gas, which are harmless inbstancesialways present in the body, ind any excess of which IS promptly Alhainated by the kidneys and lungs. Wood alcohol, on the other hand, in itrad of being changed into harm less substances -which are easily elini nated,- remains In the body as such or ,a considerabel time and is then ilowly converted into another poison -formic acid-the acid which is found n ants. These poisons, and perhaps a lird formed from the wood alcohol, 'ormaldehyde, attacks the brain and >ther organs and cause death or brind less. GERCRP for Cotton, Corn, Grain, ctc., it years. even now cryinre out for food and cloth the Farmer. of America to Supply it. u have a 100Of soil.' Fertility is largely >1. Phosphoric Acid, Ammonia, and proportions if biumper crops are to tRTILIZER OUR YIELD Acid, Ammonia and Potash In the izard Tratb-Mark. Look for ft-it's ur ordecr for Pianer's right now and atlon, fre vice, or price., or write Phosphate Co. .TURERS OUTH CAROLINA "Poisonousiess is an inhorent..qual ity of wood alcohol," continued Dr. Hunt. "It is as impossible to prepare 11011-PIoisonous wood alcohol as it is to prepare non-poisonious 1)russic acid. "Individuals vary considerahly !in their susceptibility to 'wood alcohol; some, die or become blind from amounts which seem to do no hiarm to.others. 'Tils is true, however, o all posons. Death or blindness 111as resulted from two teaspoonfuls and from onie or two tablespoonfuls of the poisol. Sixty to seventy-filve of those takiag four ounces, that is a quarter of 1t it. : iltf it "glassfil," havo died or become permanently :blind. T'hat wood alcohol is properly placed InI the list of 'deadly poisons' Is evi dlent from tih1e fact that the mortality frolli arsenic polsoling is olly.50 to 75 per cent and that from bichloride of mercury even I less. Of a group of 130 men who drank a lixture of wood and graiti'al,ohot all but 32 dIed or becamie blind1(. "At tile mresent time, whvii the man Llfacture and sale of geuilne alcoholie beverage is illegal, the only safe mourse to pursue is to refrain from buying, drinking or .dealing iII any thing purporting to be slich a1 bever. Aige." IV. U. IHASOlI ItESIGNS ('11088 HILL, BANK Press of Other lusiness Matters Caus vs H11iml to Rlelieve 111mse14f of Blur. dlen. Other filiuness (Chanllges. Cros 11111. Jan. 12.---Several chang as have recent i ytakeni place fin' lie llaik of Cross 11111 and other busi less enterprises In Cross 11111. Among h1e most important wits the resigna io.) of W. C. ilasor as Irt-ident of the I1ank of Cross 11111. '.irt. Itasor was argely instrumental in gettilg 111 this nisitutlon an:d has served a1H presi lent since its organization fourteen r4ars ago. ''lhe siCecess and growtli )f t(e bank is largely duile to Ills wise ianagement, financial ability. and immediate and colstant attention. It "ras 'wit hmnuch regret' and some lesi Lalcy that the lirectors accel)ted Ills 'esignatioll at the allillual Illeeting last liursday. Imr. itasor will continue vith tile bhank as acting vice presi Ient until about Jtine, or untIl tie icw ol1fcials are wel) acquainted with .he work. lie feels that lie needs 0ome rest from tihe constan t, and ;tringent, business life necessary tin h)e banking interest. .\r. Rasor has old a considerable block of his arge ownings in tile bank to Messrs. 1. P. Abney and J. C. Self of Green vood and Mr. Abney has been elected is president of the bank iII his stead. Elecause of hils shrewd business sa acilty Mr. Rasor has long been Col idered a financial leader and adviser n1 Cross 11111. Mr. Jas. 1). Decks who has also been ,vith the bank ats bookeeper for tile mst (leveln years has given up his vork and Mr. J. C. .lcGowan, a recent. ,raduia le of tile Citadel has been elect ,d Assistant Cashier. .Theiv . bnslness 1lls so increased that it becmilev i(' 'ssary to1 add1 alnother~ hetlper1 to the lesical force of th bank 8111 and1 .\lis 11ladys (GrIllin1 'awas some timeic a1go 'lected to this positloll. \lr. W. 1'. d arth u (ontinuells as cash11ier~ andi h0, ogoicr withI tile lhel of) \1.lr. in sor vill hlave tile immieitdiaito mlanagemlent. lf thle bulsinie)s. Unider thle ehanged hiat tile business('5 of t1whe Bank or (Cross 11l1 Will ('0n11in e its forme1l4r 11r1 osPr Laast Wednesda' -*aftern'loonl at theC mme1of tile otllciiting ministe1 r, 11ev. W. D). Rlatchiford, was mlarrlied Mir. D~ouglas Chlapman to M\iss Carry Youlng >f neart Gboldville. TPhe you~ng couple1 boarded at traOin at Waterloo for a ihort tour '0 Aulgusta and1( otheri cities )f note. 0Our famious spor1tsme~n A. .\. Hll, . I lenry 'ltasor,i John A. 1)aven port, and1( \lir. Geo. W. *De 'ba Fayet te l11ll. lef t hiere last 'ITuesday afternuoonl with sev eral crates of the -very best hlounds ror' Leesburg, Floridal, where' they ex lect to spel1 three weeks or more ini fox huniting and1( other sports. .\lch 'cottoln lian been 80old here oince tile piice reacehedi 400. Tile larg 1st lot w~as that of WV. C. Ilasor and 0ons -who sold I.60 0 bale, s0ome of whllehl was botugh't in 1914. Thlis lot 10o(d for ablout $300,000.00. flINERS5 AOIREE TO ACCVEPT' F"IND)INOS Its Action all be Accepted Unre servedl1y. .or lInformatlloin Asked by Qiperator.. 1.T1 ca Washington, 'JQ.1.-h ca strike settlemienit 001oiission today at Its fIrst formal Sessionl receivedl from thle milinr1s 1 assuane thait its tind Inigs wVould( be unres00'ervely accepltedl 'ind( froni the operator's a1 huestlinnirei as to thle conitempilated scopJe of the comisision's acetion. Spleakinig as8 chirma o111(f tile operal tor's5 5eale commllittee (If 11h0 cen'utrl' com11pet Itive field1; Thomas1 'T. lIra' ster, 0of SI. Lou11is, Infltormled th 11c1, .. mfilssion thait th10eloperaltors were 11ot ready to prioceed~ with thle hearinig net for today un1t1 i ore infolrmation re.. galdimrg iln nronnsel wor'k of the COnm.. mnission 'was afforded theml and until the representatives of the operators could consult with ' their associates. Henry N. Robinson, representative of the public and prelident of the com IIsioi, after conferring with his as sociates, .John .P. White, representing the iniers, and Rembrandt Peale, act lig for the operators, algreed to take the ItiquirIes of the operators under advisement 111a( later to make a reply. John 'b. Lewis, acting president of' the United Mine Vorkers, of Anerica, at the ottset of the session Informed the commIssion that It could )rocee With the assurance that Its decslons would be accepted as biadiin; hby the in ers. In ealling 'tihe sesioll together, Mr. Itobinson said the polley of the com i Issioners would not be to conlider i themselves sp,)ecial leaders for the inl terests of particular groips from which they are drawin, "but. would all act in the interests of the public, in ers an(1 oiperators alike." Card of ''hinks. In (losing up our business extend 1ig ov'e' a long period of years lin Lairens, we wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the trade given us and to wish all of our friends ond listoiels haiappiless and pros perity3. Respectfully, .\OSJIM'Y & RIOLANl). Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Drn'mgirta refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fali1 to euro I tching. Dial.d, lcd;nf or Protruding.I Piles r.Int! re i -ve I I) i . itle% I te' yo- r l . THE Light enough to g< Thel"Jack It has won out in E there-were Six or Twei as perfectly as other tra . We want you to ki us for full description, f R. S. DUNI FIR SL Bright Kid Dull Kid Patent Pretty Sha< Tan COM Wells Sale of Surplus Government Goods Army regulation li'eist "'ollar liarness, selected prime packer steer Hides used in production of this harness, hides tapned under Government ipeccilcatilons. 25 lbs. of bends it $1.05 per poutnd used to proditco a single set of this harness-which is nearly the priec of the harness conileto as now offered you. This harness was adapted for hauling heavy artillery into ac (io on the ibattlefleid. Ei'very operation in the making of this harness was iigidly inspected and passed severe Government tests. IUIt1AST COIALAR IIAllNESS Is a standard harness, used for all pu'rposes in FIuropean countries. 'here is,.roughly, fotim lies the pushing surface in this collar than in the round collar. YOU AlI' TAKING NO CIlANCES-iT STOOD TRE TiST. Plce your order immediately before the stock runs out. SINGILN1' W141L, FI'TS, $17.50! Dlouble Wheel Sets, $110.00: SINGL L LlhAll) qiTS, $37.50; Dou le iLead Sets, $70.00, i .S. Army leather open bridles, coc., sei viceaible condition .... .... ..$3.75 U. S. Army.-web halters, adjustable. riveled at rings, double uider chin, throat. latch and check pieces, each .... .............................76 U . S. Army wool suits, complt-ie witih coat, br'eches and leggings, good condition, dyed dark blue, very special price per stilt ..... .... ..$8.45 (i. S. Army wool overcoats, velvet collar, good condition .... .... ....$9.95 IT. S. Army hats; have been reblocked, good condition .... .... .... .. U. S. A rmy raincoats, good, serviceable condition .... .... .... ..... ..$.5 U. S. Army wool shirts, in good condition, repaired. olive drab. grado A, $2.95; grade B. *2.50; grade C, $1.95. I'. F. Army olive drab wool blankets, perfect condition. Clean and sani tary. weight ;5 lbs. Order three or four as they will be scarce this w inter .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... ....$O x tI. 8. Army commercial grey blankets, good condition .... .... .... .... .$. T. S. Army regulation comforts, >live drah aid floral designs; good, ser viceable condition, full size renovate .... .... .... .... .... ..$2.96 U1. S. Army heatcrs "Cole" 1la No , mick ie trimmed, 36 inches high, 16 inches inside. An exec stove; good condition .... ........$18,5 T. S. Army heaters, 'ONN S' t No. , 36o inches high, 16 inches insido $16,50 1'. S. Army heaters, BIG SEMIEN No. 32, 31 inches high, 32 inches Inside, in good serviceable condition. flurns -wood or coal .... .... ....$15.00 Pocket knives, $1.50, $1.75, $1.85, $2.25. U. S. Army knives, Sc each, 25c for six; 50e per dozen. U. S. Army forks, 0c each, 50c'for six, 75c per doz. U. S. Army dessert spoons, 5c each, 50e per dozen. U. S. Army wool under wear, clean andi sanitary, good condition, better order a few pairs, 95c per garment, $1.85 per suit. U. S. Army cotton breeches, clean, good condition, hieavy material, per 1pair $1.25. WIT'M'i'. FOL CATALOG. TEiiS: Cash with order. Reference: Any biank in Greenville. Include postage when ordering goods sent, by parcel post. YOUR .lONlY PACK 11" NOT SAT!Sl"ED. BRADLEY BONDED WAREHOUSE CO., OELtENVIiLiLE, S. C. Ro emieimlber -The enormous buying power of ilt' Government enlables us to offer you such lowv t ic.s on ottr, goods. HART-PARR-30 anywhere; heavy enough to pull anything )empsey" of the Tractor Word ,very contest for the past sixteen months, whether ity-Six Tractors in the field. It burns kerosene ctors do gasoline. iow about this wonderful little tractor. Write ull tests and prices. .AP or W. P. HUDGENS LAURENS, S. C. ST SHOWING NEW PRING IPPERS Oxfords Pumps Louis Heels les of Military Heels Cuban Heels E AND SEE THEM C1ardv Co.