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The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-22
Misunderstanding
make many miserable.
so be accurate now.

II you want to know more blame
yourself. My best gains on myself
have been due to respecting the sug-
gestions Of others and shouldering
more than my share of the causes of
trouble.
Recently l handed a man a part of
an order too soon, then l did not re-
peat 1t when the remainder Of the or
der was delivered. We got mixed up
and the product came out wrong and
l now sit down and tell you about 1t.
1t is split milk. what else can l do?
Yes, l can make resolutions and have
done SO. but somehow my writing to
er dowl on the resolutions. There Is
another paragraph thought to go with
this one.
fine chance was given me to catch
the mistake and correct 1t, but when
made an appointment on the matter
for the morning got the impression
or 1t was permitted to grow that the
appointment was Of minor Importance
ind for any time during the day. But
the 'other party considered it SO &C.
riously that he held the work couple
hours for me to come in, but l was
four hours later than l should have
been and the truth is came near not
calling at all. Well that is one on
me and ! am supposed to be at my
best when it comes to keeping ap-
pointments. After saying what l
have it is better for me to add that
l am not shouldering more than my
share of the cause of this misunder-
standing. When we made the appoint
ment he may have been thinking
about another subject from the one |
was talking about and If so that
would have mixed us. My remarks
would have applied to either one of
two subjects we had before us. How
are people to tell whether or not they
are thinking about the same subject
or the same side of the same subject?
National wars have been started by
misunderstanding
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-22

The latter had not attended coun-
try school for nothing. Stepping light
ly aside, he caught his ready opponent
as he passed, and, with one arm about
his neck, gave him specimen of the
'hiplock" which sent him in the air
over his own shoulder. The cowboy
came down much in heap, but pres.
entity sat up, his hair somewhat
rumpled and sandy. He rubbed his
head and made sundry exclamations
OF surprise. HUH" said he. "Well.
I'm ID! Now, how you spose that
happened. You KANT do that again"
he said to Franklin. finally.
Shouldn't wonder if l could" said
Franklin, laughing.
Look out fer me-I'm comin'!"
cried Curly.
They met more fairly this time. and
Franklin found that he had an antag-
onist of little skill in the game of
wrestling. but of surprising wiry,
bodily strength. Time and again the
cowboy writhed away from the hold,
and came back again with the light of
battle in his eye. 1t was only after
several moments that he succumbed.
this time to the insidious grapevine.
He fell so sharply that Franklin had
difficulty in breaking tree in order not
to fall upon him. The cowboy lay
prone for moment, then got up and
busted off his hat.
Mount, friend" said he, throwing
the bride back over the horses neck
without other word. You done it
fair!"
"I'll tell you what we'll do" said
Franklin, extending his hand. We'll
just both walk along together way,
If you don't mind. I'll get me a
horse pretty soon. You see, I'm a new
man here-just got in this morning.
and | haven't had time to look around
much yet. l thought I'd go out and
meet my friend, and perhaps then we
could talk over such things together"
Shore said Curly. why didn't
you tell me? Say, ole Batty, he's
crazy to ketch a whole lot O. hosses
outn a band O. wild hosses down to
the Beaver Creek. He always a-want-
in me to help him ketch them hosses. !"
"Battersleigh is fond of horses" said
Franklin, 'and he's rider. too"
That's So" admitted Curly. "He
kin ride. You orter see him when he
glts his full outfit on, sword an pistol
by his side, uh-huh!"
He has horse: them"
Has hoss? Has a hoss-has-
what? Why O. course he has hoss
Is there anybody that amt got n
hoss?"
We'll, I haven't" said Franklin.
You got this one" said Curly.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-22
The Masquerade.

Masked dancers in the. Dance of life
We mOic Scditely Wcarily to-
GetSer,
Afraid to show n sign of inward strife.
We hold our souls in tcthcr
We dance with proud and smiling lips.
With frank. appealing eyes, with shy
hands Clingtug.
We sing. and few will question If there
slips
a sob into our singing.
Each has certain step to learn.
our rlisoned feet move staidly in set
PAGES.
And TO and fro we pass. since life is
stern,
Patiently. with masked faces.
Yet some there are who Will not dance.
they sit apart most Sori owtul and
S1lt ndil.
Ih,t ali the rcst trip on as in trance,
Until the DnrCe is ended.
Olive Custance. in Living Age.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-22
Cholera Decimates Armv

The increase f the death rate In
the army to 15.49 per 1000 during the
fiscal year is chargeable to cholera,
which carried off three and a half men
to the 1000.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-22
The accuracy
library is for
cooperation
in intorma-
flON on the

enemies of easy errors and the
friends Of torethought, to re-
duce mutually erpensire mis-
takes Of mechanical, CONNER
cial and professional people.
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DOCTORS 30 TASTE DRUGS.

Physician correets an Impression
Which Is Widespread.
DO doctors know how their own
medicinS tastes?" was question put
to a group Of physicians.
ITO be sure" said one, but we
have hard work to convince our pa
tients that we do. II you only knew
how this beastly stuff tastes, doctor,
you wouldn't ask me to take it'-that
is what they say. And they are
hard-headed people, too, who say that
people who are by no means raving
in delirium. It's hard ever to con-
vince them that q doctor has tast-
ing acquaintance with his medicine.
How did you find out about it,?
Is one of their trump questions. You
have never been laid up with all the
diseases in the dictionary. How did
you learn what the different remedies
taste like?' It never occurs to the
average patient that tasting drugs is
a part of the medical students educa-
ton, and that no man is qualified
to practice until he has learned the
flavor of the medicines he expects to
prescribe"
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Bone Meal as a Fertilizer.

Mr.. Groome, of Warrenton, Va, re-
Gently wrote the Bureau Of Soils, at
Washington for an explanation Of the
reason for the long continued appre-
ciable benefit derived from the appli-
cation of raw bone meal as fertil-
izer. The following is the reply re-
ceiyed from the soil chemist, and will
no doubt be read with interest:
In reply to your favor Of the 10Th
inst, would say that we recognize
that such fertilizers as bone meal will
continue to exercise an influence over
crops for a considerable length of
time. But taking fertilizers in gen.
eral, and especially the more soluble
ones, it seems 10 be general law that
they prove most beneficial in the in
itial stages of plant growth before the
plants have developed large and Wig
orous root system and are, in sense,
better adapted to looking out for their
own food supplies.
Raw bone meal is essentially cal
cium phosphate, and is slightly solu-
BILE itself. But it is one Of class of
substances which is readily acted upon
and decompoSed by water. forming. in
this case, lime and phosphoric acid;
and while the lime goes into solution
to but a very slight extent. fairly
large amount of phosphoric acid.is dis
solved. The amount that will be lis
solved depends largely on the proper
ton of solid phosphate to the volume
of water. While it takes some days
for the solution to dissolve all the
phosphoric acid it can, the larger part
is taken up in few hours. Carbon
dioXide, which is always present in
the soil and soil mixture, helps to dis
solve phosphoric acid from calcium.
although this would not be expected
on the basis Of current theories. In
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Ho~,G Thiso

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catalrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known r. j..
Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST Il TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o,
wAIpINe, KINNAN i MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
HALLS Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
TNke Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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So. 20
lnexpenslye Summer Cabins.

For those who are planning next
Summer cabins for mountains or sea-
shore, an example Of each type is
shown in the August Delineator. The
former is of rought, unhewn logs, and
the atmosphere of the woods is wrought
into the interior and the furnishings
with excellent effect. birch, which is
found in the vicinity, giving the key
note of the scheme of decoration. The
cabin having a water front is built OF
wide, smooth boards. with trees laid
horizontally for an underpinning. The
interior is furnished in Indian wigwam
effect. The decorations and furnishings
Of both cottages, as illustrated, are SIM
pie and artistic.
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Increasing Cotton Crop.


crops of cotton as we'll as other crops,
should be grown by making the whole
land rich through q systematic rota-
ton in which leguminous crops find
their regular place. 1t would be folly
to abandon such rotation in order
to plant more cotton, for fertility Of the
land must always be Of first import
ance to the successful farmer. In this
article, however, we are trying to
point out how best to increase next
seasons cotton crop, and must take
the land as we find it. While it is I'M
doubtedly better farming to first build
up the land in order to make a big
crop, still, this takes time, for which,
in the present instance, we cannot
wait.
An increase in the amount of fertil-
izer used per acre will increase the
crop. we know, for we have tried 1t.
We also know that it will yield
handsome margin of profit. In 1900
we made, with 200 pounds of fertiliz-
er per acre, 375 pounds of lint cotton.
while where we applied 500 pounds OF
fertilizer per acre, we made 5oO
pounds of lint. Here 300 pounds OF
additional fertilizer made an increase
of 125 pounds of lint cotton, which is
worth at present prices about $15. 1t
will cost no more to cultivate an acre
where the larger amount Of fertilizer
is used. 1t gives much larger mar
gin of profit and is, in our opinion, the
most practical way to increase the
crop. If you will look around we think
YOU will admit that the farmers who
prepared their land best and used the
most fertilizer made the most cotton
the past season.
Now. if we are going to use more
fertilizer. we want it to bring us the
best possible results, and to this end
we must use care in applying it. Open
a furrow six inches deep, and put the
fertilizer in the ground under the seed,
where there will be plenty Of moisture
to dissolve it. Be careful that it does
not come in direct contact with the
seed, as it will be likely to injure them.
Where large quantity Of fertilizer is
used it is best to mix it with the soil
by running through the furrow with
q scooter. We must also be careful
that it does not blow away, and when
applying by hand, should use a tin
guano horn. There are also several
excellent horse fertilizer drills on the
market, which will apply the fertiliz-
er more evenly than can be done by
hand.
Whether you plant your cotton in
the furrow or on the bed, be sure your
land is broken deeply and put in good
physical condition so it will retain
moisture. Plants take up all their food
in a LIQUID form, and we must have
water to make the fertilizer soluble.
Much can also be done to aid the soil
in retaining moisture by keeping the
crust broken. and q fine earth mulch
on the surface, thus preventing evap-
grafton. This, after cultivation, is
just as important as the preparation.
We must learn to cultivate our crops
to make them grow and not simply to
kill grass.
We will make more cotton by plant
ing only what we can fertilize and
cultivate properly than by trying to
increase the acreage.-F. ]. Merriam,
Editor of the Southern Ruralist.
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Practical Advice.

The world seems to be crazy over
quantity. Indeed, those who speculate
in raw material are interested in Quan-
tity-it gives them greater range OF
speculation-a greater opportunity TO
beat down first prices, the prices paid
the producer, and also a better oppor-
tunity to push up the price on the Sec
ond purchaser. President Walmsley,
Of the New England Cotton Manufac-
turers' Association, in recent speech
before q meeting Of that body, de-.
clared "that the supply Of cotton from
our fields must be increased" Why?
That the growers may receive greater
rewards? Not much! That the trade
may be free from unlawful high
prices" That is the slogan every
where. "Raise more and sell for less"
Not so with Up-to-Date. We want the
farmers to produce all the world needs.
all it will consume-at fair price, anu
let the toll of the producer be reward
ed first. Under no circumstances do
we want them to produce so much
that it puts them at the mercy OF spec
ulators and capitalists. We also want
to see farmers in condition where, II
they over-produce one year they may
hold the surplus on the farm and
bring it forth in seasons Of scarcity.
This will be much better than holding
surplusses-whether real or only tenn
porary-in elevators or warehouses
Up-to-Date Farming.
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rIinor Events cf the Day.

Bishop Costanssas, who has had q
remarkable ca=eer as missionary IN
Patagonia, has arrived in San Fran
c;Hao on his way to Italy, to take part
= the general Convention of superiors
of the Salesian congregation.
King Alfonso, Of Spain, will. visit the
Courts of Europe this summer. He has
already accepted the Kaiser's invita-
ton to be preser. at the manoeuvres
at Atlanta. The young monarch IS said
to regret being compelled to abandon
his proposed visit to the United States.
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The Main Question.

Somebody wants to see you. sir,'
said the Office boy.
Ibid you get his name, Jimmy"
"No. sir.
you've been guilty OF 4 serious over.
sight, Jimmy"
HE said he wanted to see you.'
But that's comparatively unimport-
ant, Jimmy. The. main question is,
do | want to see him ?"-Chicago Post.
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Every child born into the
world with an inherited or
early developed tendency to
torturing, disiguring humors
Of the Skin and Scalp, becomes
an object of the most tender
solicitude, not only because OF
its suffering, but because Of tho
dreadful fear that the dis6gu-
ration is to be lifelong and mar
its future happiness and pros
perity. Hence it becomes the
duty of mothers of such afhict-
ed children to acquaint them
selves with the best, the
purest, and most effective
treatment available, viz: tho
cUTICURA Treatment, con-
sisting of warm baths with
CUTICURA Soap, and gentle
anointings with CUTICURA
Ointment, the great Skin Cure.
Cures made in childhood arc
speedy, permanent and eco
nomical.
Sold ,hrossheu. tn. sors sa.,eu,. Sep, ,se o..ss
houss So Pari, Ru. Dc Ia P.iI; Boston, iE cesN.-
bus 1s on Iass % Gun: eSs Sosuns DSss
Humors from, Infancy to Age ;,
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Pointed Paragraphs.
(Chicago News. }

Many a truthful woman travels W.
der false colors.
A woman's idea of a rich Jln IS opr
who has everything she wants.
No man enjoys kissing a girl who
has her hair done up in curl papers.
Every year of a woman's age con-
tains from IS to 20 months.
A man thinks long and speaks short;
a woman thinks short and speaks long.
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Rather Nealy.

,"What would like sGiu the young
author. whose first story had just been
accepted. lis that the binding Of the
book be in keeping with the story. DO
you grasp my meaning
"Oh, yes,' replied the intelligent and
accommodating publisher. iii have
it done in half calf."-Chicago Record
Herald.
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ALeap Year Proposal.

A Leap Year Proposal.
Harry-"Here is the newest conun'
drum: When is two an odd and lucky
number?"
Celia-"You know 1 never can guess
conundrums."
Harry-"When two are made one"
Celia-"Oh, Harry, this is SO sud-
den!'-Town Topics.
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A Close Shave.

A Chicago man went into barber
shop and called for close shave.
The building tumbled down about his
ears and after he was dug out by the
firemen he was of the opinion that he
got all he asked for.
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Known Among the Cannibals.

Known Among the Cannibals.
Cauuibal Chief-"There are too many
of YOU around that boiling pot"
Canibnal Chef-"We are preparing a
treat for your excellency.'
That's all right, but too many COOKS
spoil the missionary. you Know
YonkerS Statesman.
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Down East Doings.

Fifteen murders were committed In
New England during the month OF
March just passed. most OF them with
out apparent motive. In only seven
cases were arrests made Of suspected
persons. Five of the victims OF the
murders were women.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14

From California Is reported the
death of Dorsey, trial 200 IA, brother
Of the double-gaited California geld
ing Ottinger.
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Boston Men.

Burgess -"No, nevcc NV Filberts
wife, but I supposed sh. il q decided
brunette, with slender figure
Morris-"Anybody tell you anything
about herr"
Burgess-"Oh. no. but Filbert is for
ever raging over blondes OF iuii haD'
it."-Boston Transcript.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
SAMUEL. Ocean Grove, n. j.. Feb. II, 1900.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14

Public benefactions in America during
ten years aggregate S6l0, 100000.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces iniamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie, 2jc "a bottle
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14
A Fine Distinction.

A Fine Distinction.
81 didn't think you would write an
anonymous letter
Il didn't" was the indignant reply.
But you didn't sign your name to
it,
NO. But l signed the name of one
of the neighbors. ."-Washingion Star.
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Among Our Obligations.

The Professor-"We owe great dea
to chemistry"
Friend-"Yes, indeed. To chemistry
for instance, we owe great many OF
our blondes.
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One size smaller after using Aliens Foos-
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new shoes
easy. Cures swollen. hot, sweating. aching
feet. ingrowlng nails, corns and bunions. At
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE by
mail. Address, Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, NY.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14

New York is going to begin her slol,
600, 900 canal in August.
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TT He Only Could.

"How's my boy getting on:' asked
the farmer of the city merchant.
"Oh. he's all right. Does just what
he's told, but seems to lack Judgment
Of his own"
Well" replied the farmer. 'he
knows whole lot if lie could only
think of t."-Cleveland Leader.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14

One passenger is killed Tor every 2,COo,'
600 carried.
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Or. Biouers' Huckleberry Cordial

The Great Southern Remedy.
Cures all Stomach and Bowel Troubles,
such as Chronic Dysentery. Cholera Nor
bus, Bloody Flux. and also children
teething. It seldom fails to make quick
and permanent cures Of all stomach and
bowel diseases. See testimonial OF the
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-07-14
Corn and Pumpkins.

When planting corn, don't forget 10
sow some pumpkin seeds along with
it. They will grow together without
injury to each other, and the pumpkins
will be good feed for cattle and hogs
in the winter. Sow couple of pounds
of the Virginia Mammoth to the acre.
They can be mixed with the corn in
the drill.
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Some Of the Besr
Jokes Of the Day.
Profitable to One Only.

Profitable to One Only.
"To Iaake bargain taEcth two
The adage says, and yet
Seems very strange since it Is true
That only one will get it.
Catholic Standard and Times.
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FITS permanently cured. No fits tsorne-vous.
ness after first days use OF Or. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer, S2trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. II. KLINE. Ltd, 9Sl Arch St., Phila., Pa
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he NPV W. GRA DIV,

Or. Walter A. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Sir: This Is the first certificate
that have ever given as to the merits
Of any medicine. but ! take pleasure In
recommending Or. BIegers' Huckieberry
ccroIai. consider It the best remedy
that have ever used In my family for
Stomach and Bowel Troubles. Soc In
vested In a bottle Of this medicine to be
used In the beginning Of any stomach
trouble will often save life as we'll as a
LARGE doctors bill. have friend whose
life was. In my opinion, saved by the
prompt use Of Or. Blsgers' Huckfeeerry
Cordial. For sale by all Druggists. Is
(sioned) HENRY w. GRADY.
Atlanta, Ga, May %, 1892.
Raltiwanser-TayIor Drug Co.. Propr
Atlanta, Ga.
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A large number of Western sheep
have been brought to Indiana in the
last month or two for feeding.
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Taking No Risk.

Taking No Risk.
"John, dear, the Harkers lave invit-
ed us out to dinner Sunday
81 am afraid Of their vegetables,
Maria.
But they raise their own vegeta-
bles."
"That is the very reason l ain afraid
of em."-Chicago News.