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"CITY OF SNOBS AND SNUBS." How One Observer Describes Washington and its Social Life. Washington is essentially the city of the social practitioner, of the climber, of snobs and of snubs. Everybody is trying by hook or crook to better his social position, which is as praiseworthy as an effort to better himself financially or physicailv. And yet the climber is always , a joke. A woman whose husband has a subcabinet job and who takes herself very seriously in consequence j called up an old resident one day | with a "Good morning, Mrs. Jones.! How can I get people lik6 the Dan- j vers to come to my parties?" The resident lady grinned a huge; grin into the telephone. "Why, I'm sure I don't know. If you aren't acquainted with Mrs. Danvers and she doesn't make any overtures to you I don't believe it would be possible to get her to oome to your parties." The near cabinet woman uttered an exclamation of disgust. 'Td like to know what's the good of the position we've acouircd in Washington ~ ------ 4 V if I can't work it to get in with the kind of people I want." A newly rich woman in town with a whole fleet of motorcars and no need of a nerve tonic breaks into many of the smartest homes by a system entirely her own. She finds out when a motorless friend, of assured social position, however, is invited to swagger reception or ball, to which she herself has received no card. She coos softly over the telephone: "My dear Mrs. Jenkins, if you are going to the British embassy tonight, won't you give me the pleasure of going with me in my car? I'll call for you at 10." The motorless matron usually falls into the trap, all unsuspicious that she is making herself socially responsible for an arch schemer who has no entree.?Daisy Ayers in Louisville Courier-Journal. Tha Bayonet. Like most other inventions, the bayonet was the result of a moment's grim necessity. A regiment of Basque soldiers from Bayonne * y iouuu useii iu int.' luiL'ts. ui a ii^uk | with all the ammunition gone. They had muskets and swords, and the situation suggested wiring the sword | to the barrel of the gun, so that they ccruld gain at least that much advantage over the enemy in the hand to hand contest which was their only hope. With a sudden : rush they charged the opposing force, and by means of their longer reach they gained a notable vie- y tory. Whether this be fact or mere f tradition, it is certain that the city of Bayonne developed a new and profitable industry, that of manufacturing bayonets, whose advantage was so apparent that they were adopted by all "civilized" nations. Coin* Turned to Snakee. A money trick of Hindu jugglers invariably causes great amusement to every one who sees it except the victim of the joke. The juggler takes three copper coins and places them in the palm of some one in rrrAim s\t cnonfotAro Vii/MinfT Vlim WU^ Vuy VI C|/VV VUbVAC^ M<?u hold them as tightly as he can. By and by it seems to the holder of the coins that they are swelling and growing hot. They seem to be moving about. He holds his hand closed as long as he can and then opens it, always with a gasp of fright, for there wriggling about are three tiny snakes.?New York Tribune. Teasel Plants. This common teasel plant has an interesting relative called fuller's teasel, a native of southern Europe. The flower head of this variety is covered with hooked prickles. These heads are used to raise the nap on woolen cloth, and so well do they serve the purpose that no mechanical contrivance has ever been invented to equal them. The flower heads are split and fixed on a cylinder, which is made to revolve against the surface of the cloth.?Philadelphia North American. How Did Ho Know? Little Helen had been specially inquisitive one evening, and her father, who had patiently answered her questions, was becoming exasperated. Jftll&lly she said, ".rapa, wnai ao you do at the office all day?" Papa's patience gave way, and he replied, "Oh, nothing!" Helen pondered over this answer for a moment and returned to the charge with, "But how do you know when you are done?"?Exchange. To Hear Him Tell It. Mrs. Smitcm ? Bohbv, you bad , boy; have you been fighting with ' Tommy Slimson again? Dear, dear; j I shall have to get a new suit! Bobby?That's nothing, ma. You ought to see Tommy Slimson. His \ ma'll have to get her a new boy.? j Stray Stories. Seco Annouru of Millinery, Suits, I Waists am We will continue to s Fall Goods daily all next w in popular priced goods in ; best values. Remember that at Sih risrht eoods at the lowest pi I CJ U _ Silverman's Dep; Main Street, Next Door Kingstree, - i' Scott Warel State Warehous Is Now and prepared to and issue recei anteed by 1 South Cai These receipts as security f< O borrowed ai rate of int Scott Wareh i nd :ement )resses, Coats J Skirts how new arrivals of eek in the above lines snappy styles and the /erman's you get the 'ices. artmentStore to Wee Nee Bank South Carolina miisfldn IVUVV WWi ;e No. 121 Open store cotton ipts guar= State of *olina can be used >r money t a low :erest iouse Co. I =====^ ] HUSBAND RESCUED ; DESPAIRING WIFE! After Four Tears of Discouraging i Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave Up in Despair. Husband Came to Rescue. i Catron, Ky?In an interesting letter from this place, Mrs. Bettie Bullock , I writes as follows: "1 suffered for four | years, with womanly troubles, and during | this time, I could only sit up for a little while, and could not walk anywhere at all. At times, I would have severe pains in my left side. The doctor was called in, and his treat- j meat relieved me for a while, but I was soon confined to my bed again. After that, nothing seemed to do me any good.; 1 had gotten so weak I could not stand,j and 1 gave up in despair. At last, my husband got me a bottle of Cardui, the woman's tonic, and I com- i menced taking it From the very first' -? -?u *~ii u I I a use, i tuuiu ten u was ucipiug uic. i i can now walk two miles without its 1 tiring me, and am doing my work." If you are all run down from womanly troubles, don't give up in despair. Try | Cardui, the woman's tonic. It has helped more than a million women, in its 50 years of wonderful success, and should ( surely help you, too. Your druggist has 1 sold Cardui for years. He knows what: it will do. Ask him. He will recom- : mend it. Begin taking Cardui today. Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. I.aclips' | Advisory Dept.. Chattanooga, Tenn., for $pc:ial Instructions on your case and 64-page book, "Home Treatment for Women," sent In otain wrapper. bUy-B The Auger Fish. The ahger fish, half fish, half j crab, is the terror of all vessels but ironclads that use the south seas. This creature, which is not bigger than an almond, has a proboscis like an enlarged gnat sting that can bore through even sheet iron. Auger fish frequent many of the lagoons of the coral islands and burrow holes for themselves in the coral, but they have a perverse habit of doing the same thing to ships lying at anchor, and the damage generally shows itself when next the vessel is at sea in bad weather, with disastrous results. Despondency. When you feel discouraged and despondent do not give up but take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets and you are almost certain to feel all right within a day or two. De_J spomlency is very often due to in~ digestion and biliousness, for which these tablets are very valuable. Obtainable everywhere. j| Arrival of Passenger Trains at | ' Klngstree. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad has promulgated the following schedule, which became effective Monday, May 29, 1915: North Bound. No 80 - - . 7:25 a m *No 46 - 11:33 a m No 78 - - - 6:13 p rr< South Bound. tNo 83 - - - 10:40 am No 79 - - - 11:03 a m No 47 - - - - 6:47 p m No 89 - - - 9:22 p m Daily except Sundav +Stops on signal for Charleston, Savan-1 nah and Jacksonville passengers. $100 Reward, $100 The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, there" - > l.,.i r.* Ik. /III. DV aesiroying wie ivunuaiwu mc u>-ease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O. Sold by all Dnieylets. 75c. Take Hall s Family Pills for constipation. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted M l I am now pquippeti to go worn musihc- j I torily and can save you from $1.50 to $3.00 on I; eacn pair 01 Kiau mc iu ?v?4 vuw mv.. *5fat New Kryptok Glasses. reading and distance vision ground in>arh glass. If you break your lenses bring them to me. I will duplicate them on short notice. Save the pieces. T. E. BAGGETT Jeweler and Optician Kingstree, S. C. yLax-Fos, A Mild, Effective Laxative & Liver Tonic Does Not Gripe nor Disturb the Stomach. j. In addition to other properties, Lax-Fos contains Cascara in acceptable form, a ! ( .. stimulating Laxative and Tonic. Lax-Fos f 11 acts effectively and does not gripe nor i j / J disturb stomach. At the same time, it aids | ! digestion, arouses the liver and secretion": , i end restores the healthy functions. 5Cc. | In the Babel I of Voices I how is the public to judge whose I is most worthy to be heard? Af Keep in mind a few facts and your decision wiH |fl| be easy. We were doing business 88 years ago. We have continued in an unbroken line ever since The experience, the skill, the tried and proved methods acquired in that long period are enjoyed by few concerns. Pin your faith to the house that has got the qualities to endure. The following Brand* of Whiakey have a cots- EH firmed popularity: OLD KENTUCKY SPRINGS 1 1 gal. jng, $3 JO H DEERFOOT RYE ! 4 fall qts. 3.75 H PINNACLE CORN I 8 oints. 4.00 MOLLY'S MALT J 16 fc-pints, 4.00 H OLDE PARCHMENT RTE,. S*rb WU.k? 4 quarts, 4.75, ELzprtsi charges prepaid. Remittance to accompany order. State full P. O. address, and nearest express ciiice. Send for full price-list of Wines and Liquors. H JAMES OLWELL & CO. 181 West Street 1 Established 1828 NEW YORK 1 Dr. D. Zed Rowell | Dental Surgeon Trio, - South Carolina - DR. R. CLAUDE McCABE, Dental Surgeon, Office in Hirsch building, over Kingstree Drug Co's. 8-28-tt "dITROBERT j. McCABE. DENTIST, KINGSTREE, - S. C Office in Nexsen Building, 3 doors from Postoffice. Phone 78. M. D. NESMITH, DENTIST, Lake City, S. C. W. L. TAYLOR DENTIST, OfRc* in Nexsen Building KINGSTREE, S. C. > 5-21-tf. I860 1916 A. M. SNIDER, SURGEON DENTIST. Office at Residence. Railroad Avenue. J. DeS. Gilland Attorney-aft-Law Second Floor Masonic Temple Florence, S. C. General practitioner in all State and Federal Courts. Benj. M-'NNES, M. R.C. V. S. B. Kater MclNNES, M. D., V. M. D VETERINARIANS. k One of ns will be atKingstree the first Monday in each month, at Heller's Stables. 9-28-tf Insurance! When you want Insurance of any kind, call on us. We write life Fire Live Stock Plate Glass Accident and Health Bonding a Specialty We are the largest and most experienced agency in Williamsburg county, and are in a position to give you the best service. Kingstree Ins., Real Estate 9. I nan Pn Anrtc H U) LUUII UUi) ngltfi) B I PHONE 85, KIN6STREE, S, C, j j y|v KINGSTREE Lotlge'Nfl'46 meets Thursday before full moon each month. Visiting brethren are cordially nyited. R K Wallace, W M. J M Ross. Sec. 2-27-ly Kingstree CAMP NO* 27. //ttJa ?IMCUI Mcrrinct ^ t&H&gK&9wrV The Thir<l Monday J I | Night In each j Visiting choppers ror I iially invited to ccm? | up anJ 8it on a stamp or haug about on the P H Stoll, J M Brown. Clerk. Con. Com No. sii This !i a prescription prepared especially [or MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. Five or six dosea will break any case, and I if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not * return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does oot gripe or sicken. 25c \ ? .- Jm