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CHEMISTRY OF A MAN. Analysis af the Substances In a Normal Human Body. A German investigator has recently calculated that 100 dozen eggs would hold all the chemical elements which would go to make up a man weighing 150 pounds. This does not mean that if you made an enormous omelet of these 1,200 eggs a man would be produced. It does mean that the elements in the eggs would be equal to the elements in this man. If a person were to eat nothing except eggs he would get just the chemicals needed for supporting life, but the human system would not digest an exclusive diet like this, and the person trying to live on eggs alone would soon sicken, and if the diet were not changed would die. If an average man weighing 150 pounds were reduced to a fluid he would yield 3,630 mibic feet of illuminotinnr true flTld VlvdrOfTOn. OT lUlUUUUp {" ? enough to fill a balloon that would carry 155 pound?. If the normal human body were taken just as it is and all of the elements extracted from it there would be found enough iron to make seven large nails, enough fat for fourteen one-pound candles, enough carbon to make the lead in sixty-five gross of pencils and phosphorus enough to tip 820.000 matches. Besides all this would be found twenty teaspoonfuls of salt, fifty lumps of sugar and thirtyeight quarts of water. Thus it is evident that a human being is a great chemical factory and the value of a man in actual material is considerable. ? The hundred dozen eggs would yield precisely the same quantities of these chemical elements, and at tbe present high price of eggs most people might prefer to have the ? * 11 iL _ eggs ratner inan me inau.? York Sun. Fame and the Editor. Fame, so difficult a possession -to obtain, lies oftener than one usually thinks in the power of the press. Oscar Browning in his "Memories of Sixty Years" tells how Fox, then editor of the Monthly Repository, settled the fate of Robert Browning's "Pauline" when it first appeared bv the mere word "balderdash." The explanation given is that "a single line was required to complete the page, and the editor, taking up the first book on which he could lay his hand and thinking it insignificant and pretentious, described it as I have stated above." Oscar Browning declares that the poet said "that by this accident his public recognition had been delayed iot twenty years." Preaching Monkeys. The author of "The History of Brazil" tells of a species of monkey called "preachers." Every morning 4 V*ooenm. a LIU CVCUlii^ lii^ou luuiinvj a ctoww-i* ble in the woods. One takes a higher position than the rest and makes a signal with his forepaw. At this signal the others sit around him and listen. When they are all seated he begins to utter a series of sounds. When he stops these cries he makes another signal with his paw, and the others cry out until he makes a third signal, upon which they become silent again. This author, Mr. Margrove, asserts that he was a witness to these preachings. The Knill Ceremony. Dancing is a part of a- semireligious ceremony held at St. Ives, Cornwall, on the day of the feast of St. James. The people dance the old Cornish "Flurry" and "The Girl T T> 1 _ 1 T .1 xl Jl .L.eii JDemnu xue aiiu uil*ii sing "Old Hundred." After that they have a banquet, and small sums of money are distributed. The custom dates from a century ago. when a fund was established for the purpose by a man named Knill. It is known as the Knill ceremony.? London Globe. A Hair's Breadth. A "hair's breadth" is seventeen ten-thousandths of aij inch. For the purpose of such fine and delicate measurement toolmakers use what is called a micrometer caliper. The hair's breadth is something that has to be taken into consideration in the manufacture of a thou sand and one tmngs in tne macnine maker's art. Close calculation of this sort must be done on the doors of bank vaults, for example, where every part must fit to the nicest degree. Pleasant. "What did mv ma say to you when you came in?" inquired John-^ ny to his friend who had come to: tea. "She said she was very pleased' to see me." "I'm ".dad." - lid .bdiiinv in a re-, lieved tone. "c?'< ? .-;iid lid- moraine -!'< kopod - on wouldn't come." i SKATING ON ICE. Is Possible Only Because of the Melting Under Pressure. Ask the average man or boy, "Why is such glorious freedom of movement possible on ice and on nothing else!'*' and the chanees are ? j- 4U..+ ...... .. ;n tiw. IL'II IU U1IV tun >?lll * t liiv miswer, "Because the ice is so smooth."' But is that the reason!-' Dr. Jolv in a lecture before the Koyal Dublin society pointed out that polished glass is much smoother than roughened ice, yet we can skate on the ice, whereas on the glass it would be impossible. He proved by interesting experiments that we 'must seek further for an explanation. His solution, arrived at only after the most careful investigation, is that we owe the ability to skate to the fact that ice melts under pressure. The part of the skate that bears on the ice presents a very narrow surface, and on this surface comes the whole weight of the body. That pressure causes the ice to melt instantaneously, and the thin film of water between the blade ?of the skate and the ice serves the same purpose as the film of oil that we run between the working parts of machinery?it greatly reduces the friction. Immediately after the skater passes on the water film solidifies again into ice, ready for the next skater who comes along; hence Dr. Joly concludes that we really skate not on ice, but on water. Nature gives us :n this way a | lubrication far and away ahead of J anything man has been able to ; make. Have you ever noticed that the colder it is the harder it is to skate? That is because the ice melts less readily under pressure. Dr. Joly apparently did not know that skat! ing rinks are now in existence j where ice is not used. Instead we have a surface composed largely of salt. If you know anything of the nature of salt, however, you will find that his theory holds good in that case as it docs in the case of ice, and in neither case is skating made possible by the smoothness of the surface.?Youth's Companion. A Heat Phenomenon. I A workman in the observatory at j Toulouse invited attention to a I singular phenomenon. A bar of iron is taken by one end and the other end is plunged into a fire, heating it highly, but not so much that the hand cannot retain its hold. The heated end is then plunged into a pail of cold water. Immediately the other end becomes 60 hot that it is impossible to hold it. This phenomenon, familiar to workmen, is ascribed by them to some repellent action they suppose the sudden cold exerts upon the heat contained in the iron, which is thus driven to the opposite extremity. Learning Hie Leseon. The man whose house was next door was scraping an acquaintance with the man who had just moved in. "I ser you have an automobile," he said. "I suppose you will use the barn as a garage ?" '*Yes; I expect to use it as a garahzh," responded the new neighbor." This held him for a minute or two, and then ho made another overture. "The man that lived here last year," he said, "used his back yard as a cabbahzh patch."?Pittsburgh Times. Our Oldest Bit of Literature. The book of Job, as it is incorporated in the Bible, is believed to be the most ancient literary work in existence. If is known to have been written prior 4o the Penta .-??/! rkrlrtr fba rirnmulorntjn'n ! n-uiM ?iiu f-ivi i" r l of the law. In profane literature the poems of Homer are the most ancient that have come down to our day, though the names of others stiij older are in existence. The Pentateuch was written about the year 1190 B. C. and the Homeric poems about G40 years later. Heard In the Smoker. Four men were playing whist. One man was constantly criticising his partner; linding fault with his play. Presently, after the victim had thrown away a diamond on a spade lead, the irascible one blurted out, "Dash it, man, haven't you got a black suit ?" "Yes," said his partner quietly, "and I'll soon be wearing it at your funeral if you don't shut up."?Boston Transcript. Both Alike. "Please, sir," said Mr. Hinks timidly. "can I have a raise in mv salary ?" "On what grounds?" asked his wealthy employer gruffly. "1 need more money to support my family." "So 3o I," said his employer, shakincr his head sadly.?New York World. I * C?\ For Wi II I i V \\ You need ft real to it I * \\ the trouble. Let that t< aO I #1 catarrhal conditions, am ' % ' acute catarrh: It may I quently becomes systemi J tinal tract as well as th Ji PERUNA It clears away the and tones up the system in catarrh by thousand tell the world of their r i^354 # W UW COdC* V(Mil CATUMMl I 1 I %**? ?*? ? ?? * I Manning Veteran Drops Dead. Manning, December 25:?Mr John J Garder, Confederate veteran, died \ suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy 1 while walking along a street in Man- c ning about 10 o'clock this morning, f He had been to the station to see his i daughter off on the train, and after ' i returning home had started to go to; the postoffice, when he evidently felt t illness coming on, and turned back t toward his home, and had gone only ( about a hundred yards when he fell i and died in a few moments. Mr 1 Gardner was a native of the ?t Paul 11 section of this county, was a mem-j ber of the Methodist church and was | in the seventy-second year of his! age. He had been living in Man- j' ning for about two years and was ; I V regarded by all who knew him as a \ quiet, peaceful citizen and a good t neighbor. AN ACTJOF KINDNESS. e A Klngstree Resident Speaks Publicly J For Benefit Of Kingstree People. I j If you had suffered tortures from kidney trouble, Had experimented with different J remedies without relief; If you were finally cured through a friend's suggestion? Wouldn't you'be grateful? |Jj The following statement has been j given under just such circumstances:' Mr Mcintosh has used Doan's Kid- J ney Pills. !v He publicly tells of the benefit he * has recei\ed. 1 His is a simple act of kindness to t other Kingstree sufferers. ? No need to experiment with such j convincing evidence at hand. Mr Mcintosh speaks from experience. You can rely on what he tells you. W K Mcintosh, prop tobacco warehouse, Main St, Kingstree, says: "Several years ago my kidneys I a-ei-p dianrdprpd. and I suffered from I dull pains in my back. I was sore | and lame, and had headaches and dizzy spells. I tried different medicines, but with no success, until friends recommended Doan's Kidnev Pills. They cured me.'* Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that cured Mr Mclntsh. Foster-Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo. N Y. An Opportunity tor Hustlers. F Lee Sheppy, 8th Floor, 243-W 17th street, New York City, general sales manager of the largest concern bin/] in tVio \unrld wants thrpp U1 UO AillU 111 uiv TTViivi, ?. or four men in Williamsburg county and several men in adjoining counties, to work for him spare time or all the time. He can use only those who have a rig or auto. Work is very pleasant and no previous selling experience is necessary. Work I consists of leaving a wonderful new ! household necessity in the homes on I free trial. Tests at more than thirty of the leading universities and the Government Bureau of Standards show this new article to be four times as efficient as article now in general use in this section. Article is needed in every rural home and benefits every member of the household, bringing cheer, comfort and 1 happiness into the home. Not necessary to be away from home nights. } Pay from $<3.00 to $15.00 per day according to ability and number of homes visited. In writing Mr Sheppy, mention what township will be most convenient for you to work in; I what your regular occupation is; your age; married or single; how c long you have lived in the commun- ' ity; what kind of a rig or auto you have; whether you wish to work * spare time or steady; how much a time you will have to devote to the work; when you can start, and about t; how many homes are within six ; miles of you in each direction. This is a splendid opportunity for several ^ men in Williamsburg county and 1 counties adjoining to make good tl inrr ?fpHrlv Or SDSre , "vn??'h -/ -- time. Some of the field men earn c $300.00 per month; one farmer earner $1,000 00 working spare tirt:e only. No investment for bond nec- V essary. 12-14 4L ^ nter Colds nic. Strength is required to overcome >nic be one that is specially valuable in ii you can conquer the cold. A cold is become chronic. Chronic catarrh frec, involving the stomach and the intesle nose or throat. It ir.eans stagnation. IS INVIGORATION waste matter, dispels the Inflammation . For forty-five years it has been used Is of grateful sufferers, who willingly ellef. Peruna's long history of helpfulness is the best evidence that it is what you should take. Liquid or tablet form for your convenience. Manalin la the Ideal laxative and liver tonic. In tablet form it is delicious to take, mild and effective, without unpleasant effects, and will not form a habit Liquid, 86c and S1.00; tablets, 10c and 26c. THE PERUNA CO? Columbia, O. Berkeley Auditor Hurt. Moncks Corner, December 25:? While C M Wiggins, the Auditor ol Berkeley county, was attempting tc :rank his car, the self-starter having 'ailed to work, the motor back-firec md Mr Wiggins' arm waf fracturec n two places. He was immediately sent to a sana^ ;orium in Charleston, where he was reated. He has returned to Moncks Corner and his arm appears to bt mproving, although it probably wil >e some time before it will have en irely regained its usefulness. Nervous Women. When the nervousness is cause? ?v constipation, as is often the case ,*oU will get quick relief by taking 'haniherlaiirs Tablets. These tab ets also improve the digestion. Ob ainal>le everywhere. Deep blue eyes, the coquette; gra< >yes, keen intelligence; preen eyes, ealousy; black eyes, intensely lovinp lature, and brown eyes, a kind, hap )y temperament. Eyes which ap^ x?ar impressive and interesting, and iuiidenly flash forth into clear light, lenote a loving nature and a deef inderstanding of trouble or sorrow, 2>\s which are always inquisitive, c \ when they look at a person, coin suddenly to become kind and varm, are not to be trusted too far, rhey belong to the self-seeker. A jest that brings a smile from a drtuous woman may bring a frown rom a prude. Should danger come, he virtuous womon flies, while the irude stands her ground. RUB OUT PAIN with good oil liniment. That's the surest way to stop them. The best rubbing liniment is J MUSTANG LINIMENT Good for the A ilments of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Etc. (food for your own Aches, Pains, Rheumatism, Sprains, Cuts, Burns, Etc. 25c. 50c. $!. ^ea^crs* Hello! have a telephone in my lome ! Have You? t's the handiest thing around lur house. We can talk to most anybody in town?any ime. It saves trips and time nd offers the surest protecion against burglars, fire and ickness. 4o, it's not expensive. It's be cheapest, best thing you an get?See ! Do it today ! . mil -*i ) jiigstree lelepnoRe wC p y. I Now Well I 9 "Thedford's Black-Draught 9 ol is the best all-round medicine M H lever used," writes J. A. E? Steelman, of Pattonville, Texas. 9 9 "1 suffered terribly with liver E I troubles, and could get no relief. M The doctors said 1 had con- B sumption. I could not work at B all. Finally I tried B THEOFORQ'S I BUCK- I DRAUGHT I and to my surprise, 1 got better, B and am to-day as well as any B man." Thedford's Black- B Draught is a general, cathartic, E9 vegetable liver medicine, that Eg has been regulating irregulari- 15 ties of the liver, stomach and El bowels, for over 70 years. Get Q ?g a package today. Insist on the B : rArrival of Passenger Trains at Klngstree. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad , has promulgated the following schedule, w'hich became effective Monday, ; May 29, 19151: North Bound. No 80 - - - 7:25 a m j *No 46 - - 11:33 am No 78 - - - 6:13 p m ' South Bound. tNo 83 - - - 10:40 a m ' 79 - - - 11:03 a m *No 47 - - - - 6:47 p m j ] No 89 - - - 9:22 p m I * Daily exceni Sundav ' + Stops on signal for Charleston, Savan'nah and .Jacksonville passengers. i It takes a philosopher to meet i present troubles; any fool can meet , those that are past. Never ask God to do what no man would do for you. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through ( the mucous surAiees. Such articles should neVer be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's . Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo. Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Eyes Examined and Glacaos FiftpH X^lUOO'xO ? I am now equipped to do this work satisfactorily and can save you from $1.50 to $3.00 on each pair of glasses. Let me fit you out with Bft* New KvyptoK Glasses, reading and distance vision ground in each glass. If you break your lenses bring them to me. I will duplicate them on short notice. Save the pieces. T. E. BAG GETT Jeweler and Optician - Kingstree, S. C. j ' MBHaiiiHMBHHimiH [360 PICTURES I 360 ARTICLES I EACH MONTH 1 ON ALL NEWS STANDS V I * -^jl 15 Cents I POPULAR I MECHANICS ^ MAGAZINE ? WRITTEN SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT |r All the Great Events in Mechanics, ifl Engineering and Invention throughout . the World, are described in an interests' ing manner, as they occur. 3,000.000 o readers each month. ^ Shea Nates -0 P"Res each iwae telNes?y | ? wiiwp ??? and belter waj-s to do thing* in | ^ the shop, and hoir to make repairs at home. ; ; J Amitwr Mscfunics ou Mot I (j I" sporto and play. 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L. TAYLOR DENTIST, Office in Nexsen Building HINGSTREL. - S. C. 5-21-tf. I860 1916 A. M. SNIDER. SURGEON DENTIST. Office at Retidence, Railroad Avenue. J. DeS. Gilland Attorney-at-Law Second Floor Masonic Temple Florence, S; C General practicioner in all State and Federal Courts. D 2 M.IMMCC M n r u c f L/C IIJ ifl IT1. I\. V. f . J. > B. Kater MclNNES, M. D., V. M. D VETERINARIANS. One of us will be atKingstree the first Monday in each month, at Heller's Stables. 9-28-tf vjw KINGSTREE Lodge, No. 46 /^T\ A- FMmeets Thursday before full moon each month. Visiting brethren are cordially invited. S P Harper, W M> * J D Britton. Sec. 2-27-ly 0AMP NO- 27. (ffajr inulai mRimt I II The Third Monday W*y$/J Vlsiuiig choppers rot \V.?Ki!W??8?y Daily invited to com? '^*smTS/ nr. and sit nn a Ktnmn or hang abotiton the limb*. P H Stoll, I M Hrown, Clerk. Con. Com % I Insurance! When you want Insurance of any kind, caii 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 I are in a position to give you I ; 1 the best service. I * Kingstree Ins., Real Estate I & Loan Co., Agts., I PHONE 85. KIN8STREE, S. C. [ I.IAOKl 4?. r Will be found at my place east of Kingstree for ser- v vice. Terms $10.00. ^ T/OLIN EPPS 10-S6m