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ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN ehectually, dispeIs colds,' head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 81
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accent any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SXRUF CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW rOM, hE
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A Japanese War Story.

Every war brings out stories Of
heroism that last long after many other
incidents of the conflict are forgotten.
Boyish bravery in the heat and smoke
of battle in particular, is always told
of, and seems to have more distinction
than that of the older soldier who is
trained to do his duty under all cir
cumstances. Already from the Japan
China war has come story of a brave
little bugler that is likely to be told
over and over again. 1t was on one
Of the battle6elds, which have not
been frequent in this war, when the
japanese troops were somewhat panic
stricken and were retreating before
the Chinese, that the little bugler was
mortally wounded. Stricken and dy-
ing as he was, the brave lad did not
forget his duty, He saw the brave
troops flying, and knew that the Chi
nese were gaining . a victory; with
splendid courage he raised himself,
and grasping his bugle, sounded a
loud and stirring "charge;" the troops
heard and rallied under its message,
charged valiantly in obedience to it,
and the day was theirs. But the lit
tie bugler had died as they. fought,
and did not even know that his effort
had been successful. His comrades
knew, however, what he had done,
and they bore him from the field in
triumph, and already, the "uta, a
poem of honor, has been written in
his memory, while his mother has
arrayed herself in robes of state and
honor, and wound her hair with flow
ers, the proudest woman in the empire,
that her only son should have thus
distinguished himself.-M Y. Times.
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might have understood it, for she had
seen lightning before, but never in "a all
her life had she seen anything like
this. And he nothing but man, "
too-that was the strange par; Of it
nothing but just man. She Sank on
the ground in helpless amazement, and
sat there until Norton had ridden out
of sight.
Then she rose slowly and went back
into the house, and changed her mind
about the backbone of one man, at
least.
Norton's men friends gave him a
little supper, for they said it was an
honest debt, and they were bound to
pay it. A few evenings later Mrs;
Norton invited Mrs. Snarly to tea, and
she went.
They were all excellent friends after
that, and the old lady said that Bill
Norton was the only man that she had
ever seen that was worth shuck-he
had something in him that looked won
derfully like backbone.
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In Deaths Presence.

Here is an interesting story which
shows how cool man can be in the
presence of death !:
One day during the last part of the
war DR.. Willis Westmoreland was
dressing the wound of a soldier who
had been shot in the neck near the
carotid artery. Suddenly the blood
vessel gave way, and just as quickly
the surgeon thrust his finger into the
hole to stop the flow.
Doctor" said the soldier, "what
does that mean p
"It means DEATH" said the surgeon
calmly.
elbow long can I live p asked the
soldier, whose mind was perfectly
clear.
"Until I remove my finger said
DR.. Westmoreland.
The soldier asked for paper and pen
wrote his will, wrote an afectionate
letter to his wife, and when these last
things were finished, said quietly
"Let 1T go.
The surgeon withdrew his finger.
the blood rushed out, and soon the
man was dead.
The body of the brave fellow was
buried in Oakland cemetery, Atlanta
Ca, ard every year after that until
DR.. Westmoreland's death in 1890
the great surgeon would place flowers
upon the grave, personal tribute tc
one who was calm and brave in the
very presence Of death.
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Choked Animals;

IT notice in today's Enquirer an
article prescribing remedy for the
relief of choking cow, said Mr.. R:
A. McElwee, on Wednesday /; "but,
he continued, "I think I can tell you
something that will work better.
Within the past 30 years, | have had
occasion to try it as many as dozen
or more times, and I have never known
it to fail yet. !"
Knowing that Mr.. McElwee is es-
pecially well posted in all matters
pertaining to cattle, the reporter was
all ears at once, and here is what he
learned:
GAS soon as you find that your cow
is hopelessly choked get a rope-a
plow line will do-wrap it one time
around the animals neck, put strong
man at either end of the rope and let
them pull until the cow falls, take of
the rope, and she will at once get up
and 20 about her business, free from
further danger.
"This remedy is just as effective
with a mule or horse as with COW,
and can explain it only on single
theory. With the tightening of the
rope, the afflicted animal begins des-
perate struggle for life, and as the
result of this struggle, the obstacle in
the throat, whatever it may be, is in,
variably dislodged. The remedy is
not only always effective; but it is
not accompanied with any danger
whatever to the animal under treat
ment." ."-YorkviNe Enquirer.
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Not Willing to Admit.

Many years ago there lived in the
north Of England a man notorious for
his wealth, his extreme parsimony and
the great difficulty which people found
in collecting their bills from him. One
day his wife fell sick. After delay
ing the matter as long as he could, he
was obliged to call on physician.
"Will you ever pay me?' said the
doctor.
IT will give you my note, - said the
man; "and, furthermore, said he, 81
will make the note payable kill OF
cure.
The lady died. The note became
due, overdue, and after many months
of patient waiting, the doctor brought
suit.
The Justice scanned the note, found
it exact and perfect in detail, and ask
ed the defendant if he knew of any
reason why judgement should not be
rendered against him. The old man
rose and said that he had no attorney
to represent him for the reason that he
did not think it necessary that he
only wanted to ask the plaintiff two
questions. The court agreeing, he
said to the doctor:
"Did you cure my wife p
"No," said the doctor, "that was
impossible.
''Did you kill her 2
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Mary's Prayer.

Little Marys mother had occasion
to correct her the other night. Mary
was very angry; and when she said
her prayers, instead Of asking God to
bless papa and mamma, as she was
wont to do, she said God bless papa,
and don't bless mamma. "
Her mother took no notice, and
Mary jumped into bed without her
usual goodnight kiss. By and by she
began to breathe hard, and at length
she whispered, "Mamma, are you going
to live great while p
IT don t know" was the answer.
"Do you think you shall p
"I cannot tell. !"
"Do many mothers die and leave
their children p
ga great many do 2"
Mamma" said Mary with tremb-
ling voice, II am going to say another
prayer" and claspiug her little hands,
she cried, "God bless papa, and the
dearest, best mamma any little girl
ever had in the world.
That's the way, children. If you
knew your mother were going to die
very shortly, you could not be half
kind enough to them. But do you
know that, be they long or short lived, !,
there lies before you written so plainly
that he who runs may read, "Honol
thy father and thy mother p
Remember that every wrong com.
mitted against loving parents will,
when they shall have passed from
earth, bite like serpent and sting
like an adder.
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. Better be called a fool for doir

Better be called fool for doing
right than be fool in doing wrong.
"A Georgia exchange says that at
a prayer meeting held in new church
over in Butts county, a good man
prayed thusly: 20, Lord, thou
knowest that we are thankful to Thee
that our souls are safe from the fire
that quencheth not. If a man lose
his horse Thou knowest he can buy
another if he lose his house Thou
knowest that he can build another ;
if he loses his wife Thou knowest that
he can get another, but if he lose his
soul-goodby John.
Some years ago there lived in the
city of X rather eccentric old man,
remarkable for his shrewdness, who
kept pork shop. Three young fe!-
lows, thinking to have some fun with
him, entered his shop and asked what
his pork was yard. The old man
promptly replied "One dollar" One
of the young men then said 'I'Il
take a yard "Where is your mon
ey ?" said the old man. The dollar
was laid down, which the old man
quickly pocketed, and then produced
three pigs feet, with the remark
"Three feet make one yard.
"A short time ago McLendop, the
State liquor constable, who started the
trouble in Darlington with his cry Of
his pistol, died OF the wounds be received
in tue battle and followed to the grave
Pepper, Gaillard and other leading fig
ures In the tragic affair. Speaking OF his
death the Florence Times says: "McLen:
don is, it is said, dead and buried, and
with him let the dead past be buried
Both sides were wrong and both sides
suffered. Let the cloak Of charity be
thrown over that day Of bloodshed and
never lifted to show the stains it caused"
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A new ware house in Paris has been
built with glass floors. The initial cost
is considerably over that of the ordinary
floor, but, in view of the fact that tough
ened glass is so much longer lived than
wood. the experiment is likely to prove
cheaper in the long run.
The New York Mail and Express
says: "The widow Of Gen. Anderson,
who lives in Washington, treasures ss q
sacred relic the famous flag which was on
Fort Sumter when the Rebels attacked it.
It was draped about the casket of her
husband when he Was carried TO his final
rest"
- Chinese dentists rub secret powder
on the gum over the affected tooth, and,
after about five minutes the patient is
told to sneezs. The tooth then falls out.
Many attempts have been made by Eu-
ropean dentists to secure this powder,
but none have ever succeeded in doing 90.
The agricultural traditions of the
influence of the moon on vegetation are
no longer scoffed at by true scientists.
Many of them are absurd, but underlying
them is what some now consider a gen
eral principle that the moon produces air
currents as it does sea currents or tides,
and that through this influence on the
weather it exerts the marked influence
on vegetable growth with which tradition
has always credited it. Science is slowly
learning that it will never do to close its
eyes to any tradition of the general ex-
perience of practical men, however un-
learned.
Nine million watermelons were shipped
from Georgia and Florida last year. In
the town of Monticello, Ca, alone, this
spring, SO, 900 pounds of watermelon seeds
have been sold, and still some people
dread the approach of summer.
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What Is Legal Tender Z

Two men came into one Of the banks
the other day, says the Chicago Re.
cord, and waited near the window Of
the paying teller until that person
seemed to be at leisure. Then they
moved up to the window and said:
"We want you to settle a bet fo1
US"
"What is it?"
"Well, bet that you couldn't com
pel man to take more than $25 il
silver dollars, and my friend here said
that the man wouldn't have to take
more than FIVE silver dollars-that he
could demand all the rest of it ir
paper" ;,
''Gentlemen, you're both wrong,
said the teller.
"How many silver dollars could yor
compel me to take.
"a million if I wanted to. A silver
dollar is just as much a legal tender il
all cases as SIS note. It's surprising
how many people believe they are moi
compelled to take silver in large pay
ments. Of course, fractional currency
is different. You can't compel maj
to take more than s5 in halves, quar-
ters and dimes. That's the restriction
you were thinking Of when you made
the bet.
As the two men went away they
were trying to decide which had wor
the bet.
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A Lazy Mans Bicycle.

In trying to get up moter suitable
for an airship Chicago inventor has
evolved lazy man bicycle. All the
exertion that is required of the rider
is to keep his balance and steer the
machine. The power that propels it
is furnished by hot air apparatus so
light that it adds only twelve pounds
to the weight and SO simple that it
does not mar the symmetry Of the
wheel in the eyes of the bicycle crank.
". B. Keep and the inventor took
spin down Michigan boulevard the
other day on the first motor tandem
ever seen in Chicago. This tandem
will really carry three pcrsons-two
adults and child. The total weight
of the machine in travelling order is
seventy-three pounds. This tandem
has already covered 300 miles. It has
been speeded up to forty-fve miles an
hour, and in tests has climbed 10 per
cent. grades and has run successfully
through mud, sand and snow. The
power mechanism is composed of two
hot air engines carried on the rear OF
the frame, one on each side of the
rear wheel. These engines are two
and 6ve-eights inches in diameter and
six inches stroke. A nickeled tank in
front of the operator carries the coal
oil, which is conveyed through the
frame to the cylinders Of the engines,
where it is mixed with air. A small
primary battery, the same as is used
with ordinary door bells, is carried in
the tool bag, from which copper wire
leads to the interior of the engines.
It is we'll known law that rapid
evaporation of any fluid produces cold;
the more rapid the evaporation the
more intense the cold. This engine
utilizes this principle. The first or
backward movement Of the piston or
plunger pumps the engine full of air
and at the same time admits the de-
sired charge of coal oil. The same
movement produces an electric spark
which vaporates the coal oil and cools
the engine. The second or forward
movement VI tuo pio9ou ouPAooooo
this compound of oil and air into one
end of the cylinder, when just as the
piston starts backward another cleo
trio spark explodes the vapor, thus
producing power. The admission
valve is opened mechanically every
other time, thus allowing the burnt
gasses to escape. The forward wheel
is twenty-five inches in diameter, the
rear wheel twenty inches. Both are
fitted with four-inch pneumatic tires.
Speed is regulated by throttling the
oil supply. In making q stop or in
holding up on down grade it is only
necessary to shut off the oil supply
and the electric current; the engines
then act as an automatic brake. The
riders feet may rest on the coasters
or pedals as preferred. The pedals do
not revolve as on the ordinary bicycle,
but are operated with a rachel and
will not move when the feet are kept
still.
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PugiIism Is Manslaughter.

An Omaha pugilist who killed
another prize fighter last year
has just been sentenced at Platts-
mouth, Neb., to the penitentiary
for two years for manslaugh-
ter. The killing took place under
the rules of the prize ring. OF course
the man who struck the knockout
blow did not intend to commit mur-
der. That the blow proved fatal is
considered by the Nebraska jury as
q matter too serious to be over
looked. There ore courts where
pugilistic encounters resulting In
death are punished to some extent,
1t east.-Syracuse Post.
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Bucklens Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rhcum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Prise rs cents perbo1. For sale
by Hill Bros,
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What He Was Afraid OF.

He was from the back counties Of
Virginia, and he had made his first
trip away from home with lot of cat
tie to New York. The big city bewil-
dered him and he got away as soon as
he could, but in an evil hour he took
the advice of an acquaintance who
wanted him to see all the world pos
sible, and had taken passage on a
steamer down by sea to Richmond. 1t
was all new to him and he got to bed
before he fully realized where he was:
During the night the wind rose and
and the ship was tossed about at such
lively rate that it awakened him.
He was scared but stood it for awhile
because he didn't know what else to
do. At last, though, he rolled out OF
his berth and found his way to the
deck. 49,,
'sWhere's the boss of this boat ?"
inquired he of the first officer he saw.
Ties off watch. What do you
want ?"
''I want to see him..
"Well, guess I'll do. What do
you want p
"Ain't the wind BLOWN mighty
hard p
"Not very
''Air we safe p
Perfectly.
"They amt no danger Of tree
BLOWN down and mashin' in the roof
is they p
The officer laughed, but he saw the
man was serious.
"That's all right, he said, humor-
ing him, 'you go back to bed. We
| never 90 near the woods when the
wind is blowing
"Much obleeged, mister" respond,
the passenger, in the most grateful
way. "You see, I wuzn't shore, and
it makes me kind of squirmy not
KNOWN how it wuz in these parts.
Good night" and he sought his berth
once more,
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Characteristic of the Sex.

"The queen regent of Spain took
a great deal Of time to reply to Sec
retary Gresham, said Mrs. Dukane.
''Thatis so, replied Mr.. Dukane.
'sShe acted for all the world like o
woman who is putting on her gloves
while her husband Is waiting in the
parlor to take her to the theater,
when they are already fifteen min
utes late. Cincinnati Tribune.
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Several men were talking about
how they happened to marry. ~
married my wife," said one after the
others had all had their say, because
she was different from any woman |
had ever met. I" "How was that p
chorused the others. "She was the
only woman l ever met who would
have me, and there was burst of
anplause.
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DR.. W. E. A. Wyman, VS.
Graduate Veterinary Surgeon,

GREENVILLE, e. c.,
THREATS all Diseases f the Horse, Mule,
L Cow, Dog, etc. Professional advice,
if possible. given by mail-fees for same
Sl.5O. Horses teeth examined free OF
charge. Castration specially. Office
Charles & Easley's Livery Stable. Post
Office Box 81.
nriI 2 1295 30 Bm
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INTRODUCTORY.

We beg to announce to our friends and
customers that we have secured the ser
vices of Mr.. NJ. F. Game, of Abbeville,
and would like them all to make his ac-
quaintance. They will find him perfect
gentleman and thorough Pharmacist, po-
lite pleasant and agreeable, and fully quail
ifed to attend to all their wants in the
Drug line. Mr.. Game is regular gradu-
ate Of Pharmacy and registered in this
State. He will be glad to see any of his
old friends from Abbeville County when
they are in the city. In view of our long
years of experience in the business and
the qualifications Of our assistants, we feel
justified in saying that we think we are
Juuy as competent to take care of your
prescriptions as the best qualified Of ou1.
competitors. None but experienced and
licensed men IN our Prescription Depart
ment. Yours truly,
Our stock of Sfe,ls have arrived, and we
offer our usual premium of Five Dollars
for the largest Watermelon raised from
our Seed, payable August 25th. Note the
date.
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What is

10 DR. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children It contains neither Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance It is harmless substitute
Paregoric Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
It Is Pleasant. It's guarantee thirty years use by
millions Castoria destroys Worms and allays
srarishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
q srres DiarPhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation end hatulency'
Castoria assimiates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels giving. healthy and natural Sleep Cass
I'D tho Chj,dren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
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The small son and heir had been
sent into the garden to fetch stick
with which he was to be punished.
After some delay he returned, saying,
with a sigh: "Couldn't find stick,
mover, but here's little stone you
might froW at me.
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Pony Doesn't Like 1t.
DON'T check nv head too high.

Don't check my head too high.
Don't cut off my tail and then cx-
pect me to stand easy without fly
net.
Don't clip the hair off my ankles
and legs.
Don t burn my feet when | am shod.
Don't yank the bit in my mouth.
Don't say ''back" when you mean
"stand still" F."
Don't expect me to eat when I have
bad tooth.
Don hitch me out in the cold with
the wind blowing hard.
Don't leave a shoe on me more than
four weeks.
Don t trot me downhill.
Don't be afraid to water me when l
am warm. Do you ever drink when
you are warm
Don't whip me if | am afraid.
Don t fill me full Of useless medicine
when I am sick.
Don't blister me all over if am
lame. Let me rest.
Don't let someone drive me II they
do not know as much about going as l
do, especially man who is drunk.
Don't forget to feed me three times
day.
Don't call ME 13 years old when I
am 26, and expect me to be as good as
ever.
Dent hit me over the head.
Don't put binders on me if | 60
well without them.
Don't forget my salt.
Don't run me if I have the collie.
How would you like that treatment
yourself ?
Don't burn the bars of my mouth
and think you are curing the lampas.
Don't work me all day without lift
ing my collar.
Don't put mean, nasty bit in my
mouth.
Don't leave me in fly time without
covering me with light blanket.
Don allow my stable to be too light
il the summer time.-American Horse
Breeder.