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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY
CANCER ELECTROLYSIS-FI
ING VELVET
Doctors Disagree-Radium Inhalation
"a novel Vessel--COttOn From
TFees-AIr Escaping Into Space
Swelling of IrOn-HOw
Long Can n Man
Keep Awake.

A remarkable cure of a concroid
growth by one application of electric
fly has been reported by S. Leduc, a
French medical man. The growth was
on the right side of the nose, and had
been In constant liberation for Ave
years To its entire surface was APP
piled a plug of hydrophil cotton i'm
pregnated with a per cent. solution OF
zinc chloride. This was connected TO
the positive pole of battery. the neg
alive pole being connected to some
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

The length of time that it is possible
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

By a new English process the pile"
on velvcts and other goods Is cleaned
and raised by pressing the fabric or
even clothes over a vacuum grating,
while streams of steam, hot water, or
other washing solution. and hot air are
brought against the other side of the
material and pass through into the
vacuum chamber. The fabric is'almost
instantaneously cleaned, dried and the
pile raised on the vacuum side. giving
beautiful finished appearance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14
Closing Out All Refrigerator.

Every Refrigerator in stock be sold
will shortly need the for fall goods and the time of
all times for you to buy your refrigerator.
PACONO Refrigerator ice capacity 35 lbs reduced from
po.oO 10 ........ 1888
PACONO Refrigerator ice capacity so lbs reduced
$1,000 to .......... Observation-Disclosures. $50
PACONO Refrigerator ice capacity Is lbs reduced
$11.5O to ...... ........ ...... ....... 1892
PACONO Refrigerator ice capacity bs reduced from
$1290 to-. .............. .... ..... .$1O.53
PACONO Refrigerator ice capacity 125 lbs, reduced from
co1E 49, ~ 49, SA5.||
GOVERNOR Refrigerator, ice capacity IS bs reduced from
$l395 to-. ...... ...... -. .$1135
GOVERNOR Retrgeator ice capacity 100 lbs reduced from
$lIOO to .... ...... ...... 80. ........ $13.77
GOVERNOR Refrigerator ice capacity 25 lbs reduced from
$l99O to 80. ........ $1612
uoNbhNoh Refrigerator, ice capacity $50 lbs, reduced from
$Z32o to ...... ...... ...... .$1SS4
GOVEkNOR Refrigerator ice capacity lbs reduced from
$2ooO to 80. ........ 80. $2O25
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14
Dress Goods.

other part of the body through a large
electrode. and a current of eight mil
liamperes was passed for twelve min
utes without causing pain. The ulcer
was completely SCARED over ten days
later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

temperatures. The same meteorological
attempts to prove a connection between
barometric pressure and the moons
phases and between relative humidity
and the moons phases.
With his rubber life-preserving suit,
Joseph Probst, of Geneva. has remained
in the water month at a time, sub
sisting on food carried in the suit
In his experiments on the physiolo-
gical effects of radium, NJ Curie has
placed a guinea-pig in a close chamber.
which was supplied with a current of
oxygen and contained a jar of potash
TO absorb the carbon dioxide given Off
by the animal The radium emana-
ton was sent into the jar through a
tube. After a certain time, varying
from one TO several hours, the animals
respiration became short and abrupt,
he rolled himself into ball with his
hair standing on end, then fell into
profound torpor and became cold
death finally resulting after a respira-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

The belief that temperatures are
highest during sunspot minima is OPP
posed by Mr.. A. B. MacDowall. who
finds evidence that during the last six
ty years sunspot maxima have been ac-
companied in England by the higher
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

10 increase. Helium, therefore, must
be escaping at a rate equal to its in
lux. Theoretically. the conditions I'M
DER which the flights of gaseous mole
cules take places in the upper atmos-
phere Sufficiently explain the outflow.
as IT would only be necessary for the
chance of escape of each molecule to
occur once in sever u days in order to
account for the amount received by the
atmosphere from the earth.
Experiments with cast iron have
shown that repeatedly heating and
cooling without access of air increases
the size without affecting the weight
bar an inch square and a foot long
was heightened "a N by heating and
cooling 35 times. The only chemical
change was the conversion OF the car
bon to the graphite form. Under simi-
lar treatment, wrought iron, soft steel
and tool steel showed a possible slight
contraction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

Trees producing cotton are cultivated
In not houses of Vera Cruz, but their
fiber is very short. Halisco Cuevas, a
planter of Jalisco. Mexico. is credited
with having developed tree of rapid
growth that produces cotton of long
fiber and fine quality. The advantages
offered by this tree. If the claims are
realized. are that 1t is free from the
diseases that are so disastrous to the
cotton plant. its yield is greater for
the same area. and its product can
command a higher price
growing belief among physicists
is that the earth may lose some of it's
substance through the escape of light
gases from the upper atmosphere. In
support of this view. DIR. tombstone
Storey claims to nave proven that the
flow of helium into the air from
springs is from 5000 to 5000 times
more than can be accounted for by the
minute quantity dissolved by falling
rain, yet the relative quantity of he
ium in the atmosphere does not appear
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14
White Madras WaiStingS,

We to have another white season, you can't go
wrong when you buy such goods thesehte is always
standby for dresers Then they are suitable for
now between and later We have them in many
beautiful designs, at exceptionally low prices. They
divided in four lots for easy selection.
Lot No consists of variety of pretty patterns ranging in
value from CSC to 75c; Monday your choice 39c
Lot No consists of many selections of pretty designs 4s
to SOC values; Monday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50
Lot No. consists of many choice weave that regular
IS to soc values; Monday the yard ..... 23c
Lot No. consists of the wanted kinds in plain and figured
weaves-mosty white grounds few pieces with black
figures white ground, worth % to 25c; Monday the
yard acknowledgements. 15c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

stock big. and every pair now offered
TO you mt cost price.
Bullock 6 Fleming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

The Hot Weather Test makes people
better acquainted with their resources
of strength and endurance. Many find
they need Hoods Sarsaparilla which in-
vigorates the blood. promotes refresh
ing sleep and overcomes that tired feel
ing. adv-tu-thu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14

to keep awake is rather SURPRISING
Philadelphia physician names a med1.
cal man who went without sleep for
eight days and nights; and another
who did not go to bed for eighteen
days, but got all the sleep he had while
on horseback. A third did not sleep
for fifteen days and nights, but per-
manently injured his health.
Infant mortality is reported to ba
greater in Prussia tnan in any country
except Russia. The deaths the first
year are to per cent in Sweder
is in France. and 24,6 in Prussia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-14
Supreme Waist Occasion of
the Year.

Tomorrow starts the most important sale of
high grade Shirt Waists. We cannot too strongly i'm
press upon you the true merit and advisability of
your participation in this waist event.
China Silk Wast-The latest models, most fetch.
ing styles, in black and white-values up to $500;
Monday your choice .................$ 2.9S
Women's White Lawn Waists-Our loudest praises
will not do justice to this ofering-you yourself
must personally examine these values to fully
grasp their meaning. $3.50 waist made of the finest
India Lawns, with Mexican drawn work, medal
lions, teneriffe cluster wheels, etc; Monday your
choice ...... ........ ST 40
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05
N.iuch Used.

A minister Of one Of the leading
congregations OF this city was re-
Gently making a call on one OF the
prominent members Of his flock and
was greeted at the door by the s.
vear-old daughter Of the house, who
was doing the honors as hostess in
the absence of her mother, says the
Philadelphia Press. Spying a we'll
worn family Bible near at hand, the
there must be good father in the
house which contained proof of hav-
ing used the Bible to so great an
extent.
"Oh, yes" said the child, papa
has us on the Bible three times a
day."
''Indeed!" replied the parson
How edifying. And. pray, at what
times does your good father call upon
this grand volune?
"Always at meal tint an-ws:-
the radiant daughter. YOU H1r'
We never have had baby cha:! ~ ::
;1ouse, so pa jus: sits ths Billie OF
dining room chair and that make: !!
just high enough for us children. My
baby brother Jim sat on it this morn
ing. We all had our turn at it.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05
Excursion to Charleston.

: Will be operated on Tuesday. Aug.
9th. via c.. n. & L. & A. C. L The
! only one to the beautiful seashore
Don't miss it. Visit the government
works. the navy yard. the beautiful
! Isle of Palms. the "Coney Island' Of
the south.
Take a dip in the surf.
There will be an excursion around
the harbor and many other sights and
pleasures around the City by the
! Sea-"
Everybody invited to join us and
have a good time
Good order guaranteen. We will
have separate coaches for colored
people.
Train leaves at the following time:
Laurens, 700 a. m. $3.50.
Parks, no a. m, $3.50. =:
Clinton, 7.3o am, $3.50.
Goldville, $50 a. m. $3.50.
Klnards, 800 a. m, ST. So.
Garys. 300 a. m. S2.5o.
Jalapa. 9.1S a. m, $3.50.
Newberry, $40 a. m, $500.
Prosperity, oo2, a.. m. $500.
Slighs, o1S. a. m, $500.
Little Mountain, o.25 a. m, S2.oo
ChaDin O.. 40 A m. $500.
Arrive Charleston. 800 p. m. Re-
turning, leave Charleston 9 P. m.
August 10th.
Thirty hours in the city.
We will have plenty Of room for
everybody.
Come on and go. Don't forget the
date, next Tuesday, August 9th. only
S2.oo
Tickets on sale at ]. H. Hairs bar
Der shop. Also on train.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05
points on the Seaboard Air Line rail-

points on the Seaboard Air Line rail-
way.
Rates.
Jacksonville to Wrightville
and return =. =. .. 3. =. =. $500
Savannah to Wrightsville and
return =. =. :. -. :. go
Columbia to Wrightsvillc and
return o'oo
Jacksnnvill" to Lenoir and re-
turn =. =. :. =. 1925
Savannah to I.cnir and return S25
Columbia IL .c1lnir and return 65O
Jacksonville 10 Ocean View.
Virginia Beach or Old Point
Comfort and return =. =. 8. $50
Savannah to Ocean View. Eir-
ginia Beach or Old Point
Comfort and return >. :. =. 1880
Columbia {" Ocean View. Nlr-
gina Beach or Old Point
Comfort and return .. 80
Tickets will be sold for trains OF
August 18th, Ioo4-with final limit
September I>t. 1901. After being
validated at destination. tickets will
be good 70 return on any regular
train to and including September
, Tst, 1901.
Rates to Old Point Comfort will
apply either via Portsmouth and
steamer. or via Richmond and c. 6
O. railway. Tickets. however. must
read via same route in both direc-
. tiOnS.
For further information apply to
agents Seaboard Air Line railway. or
to
\. O. Macdonald, \. G. P A..
Jacksonville. Fla.
c. F. Stewart, \. G. P. 4.
Savannah. Ga.
Edward F. Cost. CharlesB. Ryan
ed vice-pres. Gen'l passenger agt.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05

extending northward to the place
formerly owned by J. Glenn Rikard,
which is reported te be in an almost
impossible condition. at or near the
terminus of which road is hole eN-
cavated by the county chain gang on
the side OF the road leading into the
town OF Newberry. which should be
retilled: the road commencing at the
Navbin Moore branch and extending
thence 10 the George Griffin place:
the road beginning Al James Longs
place in No. II Township and extend
ing thence 10 the Columbia road near
the Orlando Wicker place: the road
commencing near the nine mile post
on the Ashford Ferry road. near the
residence OF J. \. Sease and extend
ing thence to the residence or c.
Counts (cOlured): also the road COM
mcncing at ]. P Adams residence i'll
No. II Township. and extending
thence to the residence OF ". F. Sill
Der. This road has been ordered open
BY the county commissioners. but as
vet is in a condition which prevents
travel. Also the road from the Ash
ford Ferry road. near Rutherford
school house in No. Township. to
the Columbia road near ]. L. kietrs.
with the bridge on same. which is IN
an unsafe condition.
We also insist that all moneys ac-
curing to the county from whatever
source shall be used only for the
liquidation OF outstanding obligations.
and the preservation or replacement
OF roads and bridges already in exis-
tence
We would again call attention to
the repairs on the jail yard and
building presented by our body at
the February term OF this
court and insist upon early attention
to same. Also to the exposed condi-
ton OF parts of the road lnchinery not
in use, which should be placed under
cover for it's protection.
We respectfully request that the Of
icials in charge of such matters as
are enumerated in this presentment
be instructed by the honorable court
TO attend to same at once and to see
that all requirements of the law gov
crning same are complied with.
Also recommend that Our clerk be
allowed the usual fee.
F. w. Higgins,
Foreman.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05
DELIGHTFUL Vacation Trips.
Foreman.

The Seaboard Air Line railway Of
iers a splendid opportunity to those
who desire to spend pleasant va
cation at either mountain or sea-
shore.
Wrightsville Beach, nine miles
from Wilmington, n. c., is one of the
most popular: Southern Coast re
sorts. 1t has a splendid beach, we'll
appointed hotels and excellent. board
ing. houses. From Wilmington the
beach is reached by electric car.
In the mountains of Western
North Carolina there are many de-
lightful resorts where board can be
secured at very reasonable rates.
Chimney Rock and Blowing Rock
are especially commended for climate.
picturesque surroundings and we'll
kepr hotels. In this charming region
Lenoir. at the terminus of the Caro-
lima and Northwestern railway. is an
ideal mountain town for summer
Sojourn. Linnville is only a short
distance away and is reached by
stage
Ocean View. Virginia Beach and
Old Point Comfort are among the
most attractive on the Atlantic coast.
Ocean View is the "Atlantic City
Of the South. 1t has a fine beach. an
excellent hotel. and many cottages
where board can be secured at rea-
>onable rates. The afternoon con-
certs On the lawn, and the excellent
performances in the theatre are
special attractions. Ocean View is
only thirty minutes ride from Nor
folk by electric car.
Virginia Beach with its delightful
Princess Anne hotel, is located upon
the broad Atlantic. The bathing fe-
cilities are excellent. The golf links
are feature of the place. Virginia
Beach is only a short ride from Nor
folk.
Old Point Comfort is within less
than an hours ride from Norfolk BY
boat or trolley. 1t is one OF those re-
sorts that has stood the test OF time.
and has each year grown more popu-
lar and beautiful. The Chamberlain
hotel is one OF the finest on the en-
tire Atlantic coast. Within a stones
throw from the hotel is Fortress
Monroe. Hampton, with its Soldiers
home is close by, and Newport News
with its great ship yards. can be
reached in less than thirty minutes
by electric car.
Double daily service to and from all
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05
Banister'S Fine Shoes

for Men we will have the finest
line in town, still we have just
as good a line Of Mems Fur
nishing Goods, Hats and Pants,
Underwear and Umbrellas, etc ,
as we have Shoes, and we
want to sell you everything you
need in all these lines. Every
time you spend a dollar at our
store you get more for that dol
lar than you getanywhere else.
We are closing all Of our
Straw Hats that we sold early
at $3.50, $500 and $500
while they last at Sl.OO.
come ana see us OlISll.
A. C. JONES',
Proprietor.
W,F,EWART,
Manager.
Newberry, Sc, Aug. S, 1904
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-05

Ii is a waste of time to pray for
what you want unless you really need
Il.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-16
HEARING AS
TO I. AVIATION.
Representatives Of Fublic Ser
vice. Corporations Before
the Commission.
ELECTRIC RAILWAYS NV LAST ST
ELECTRIC RAILWAYS LAST
Complaints and Explanations
Before Commission Est
mates Valuation.

The State Corporation Commission will
to- day complete the hearings which have
been IN progress since Tuesday. at. which,
representatives OF the various classes Of
public service corporations were permit
ted to mako statements relative3to the
assessment OF Its properties by the COM
mission
About July list blanks were sent out
to the railways ana other public service
corporations. to be filled BY tile COM
panies with reports as to their trackage,
rolling stock. real estate and transport
tatlons business When these reports are
received BY tho commission they are COM
pared with those made last year and the
railroads and other corporations are given
thirty days notice OF sttings OF the COM
mission, at which the representatives OF
these corporations may make any COM
plants they desire or any explanations
that may affect the taxable yAues OF
their properties. In short, It is the COR
porations' day In court. as tho lawyers
would express It..
These hearings began Tuesday. That
day and Wednesday were given up to
hearings Of representatives OF the steam
railways. Yesterday. tho electric railways
had their day before tho commission and
steamship lines will be given a hearing.
Among the corporations heard yester
day and the gentlemen representing them
were:T J.. Colvin,s superintendent of the
Washington Arlington and Mount Yer
noii Railway; C.. r. fIinchman. vice pres
| ident OF the Washington. Alexandria and
Falls Church Railway; ". H Nelms,
Hampton Roads Railway and Electric
CtOm M n.y.. C!antain i Nv III. FCst tor. DreSf-5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-16
o-I7.
BARKsDALE VS.. sTOVALL.,
Democratic Elector to Stump
Against His Republican Cousin.

-
Hon. w. p. Barksdale, Of Halifax. cleo
tor-at-large on the Parker and Davis
ticket, who came to the city to attend the
meeting Of the state Democratic Com
mittee, has been in Richmond ever since.
but expects to leave for home to-day. Mr..
Barksdale has already made a number OF
speeches including a joint discussion with
State Senator Revercomb, Republican
candidate for Congress, at Flncastle re-
Gently. His latest speech was at Rust
burg, where he and Colonel J. r. Cation
and Hon, Carter Glass addressed the
voters. q
X I He will probably go to the Fifth Con-
gressional District next for series Of
speeches there In behalf Of the national.
ticket and OF Congressman Swanson. The
Republican candidate for Congress In this
district, Mr.. j, Brack Stovall is n cousin;
OF Mr., Barksdale. and tho two will prob-
ably meet In Joint discussion. They have
known each other from hoyhood and
when they meet on the stump the en-
counter Is expected to be a lively and
laughable one, Each has a breezy, en-
tertalnlpg style OF speaking and both are
quick In repartee, and can give and take
pretty hard blows. ora orically speak
INK, n E54 49, ll tii IL 49, Ns1f ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-16

George M. Glazier. auditor Of the Chesa-
peako Transit Company and that portion
Of the Norfolk and Southern Railway be-
tween Norfolk and Virginia Beach. nov
being converted into an electric propulsion
line. The entire day was consumed In this
hearing.
When the commission has heard arEu-
ments 1t will proceed to make the as
sessments Of the various properties and
will very probably make q personal In
vestgation Of the various lines. This s1s
the work formerly done by the Board OF
Public Works, when the old Constitution
was III vogue, hut which now devolyes O,
tho commission Last year was tile first
time the commission undertook It. zhut
this year II entails much le< work, all
the neces'-~y blanks and forms and spro-
.cedure having been agreed upon last
year. {5f{s eis9i4 III III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-16
Social Tonight.

A social Will be held at the Young
MEMS Christian Association Bullying 70.
night under the auspices OF the sect Que
Glib" The progran ANNE s an attractive
one. a unique and entertaining produc;;,
lion Of i''Dr.. .!eks and Mr., HYDE Wnl
be given by Mr. Joseph ", Cherry. the
musical part will consist OF flute, violin
and vocal solos. During the evening some
of the best local gynnasts VIII DO their
IT'S young men in charge Of the affair
are using every effort to make the eve;
ming enjoyable. No admis sion fee VIII
be charged and 70 "a Se 81 taken' ~
The ''Ciet One Club" consists OF about
one hundred and nifty mem bers. and was
ana Increase the public interest In ,the
institution. Es s5 ~ la
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-16
BUILDING FOOD
Ito Bring the Babies Around.

When n little human machine Cor a
large one) goes wrong, nothing Is so i'm
portant as tho selection Of food which
viii always bring 1t around again. 4
My little baby hoy. fifteen months old,
had pneumonia: then came brain fever,
and no sooner had he got oNlr2 these than
he began to cut teeth, and. being SO weak,
he was frequently thrown Into convul-
sions."' says q Colorado mother
a"I decided a change might help. SO
took him to Kansas City for visit.
When we got there he was SO very weak
when he would cry he would sink away
and seemed like he would die.
''When I reached my sisters home she
said Immediately that We must feed him
Grape-Nuts. and. although ! had never
used the food. we got some and for q few
days gave him Just the juice Of Grape
Nuts and milk. He got stronger so
quickly. we were soon feeding him the
Grape-N Nuts itself. and IN a. wonderfully
short time he fattened right up and be-
camo strong and we'll.
THAT showed me something worth
knowing, and, when later on my girl
came, raised her on Grape Nuts, and
she is a strong, healthy baby, and has
been, You will see from the little pho-
.tograph ] send you what q strong chubby
younGster' the boy Is now, but he didn't
look anything like that before we found
this nourshing food. Grape-Huts nour-
ishcd him back to strength when he was
50 weak he conldr,t keen any other food
on his stomach" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Greek, Mich.sss a8 l
All children can%he built IN "a, ,nnre
sturdy and healthy condition upon Grape-
Nuts and cream. The food contains the
elements nature demands, from which to
make the soft gray filling in tho nerve
centcrs and brain, a well fed brain and
strong, sturdy. nerves absolutely insure q
healthy body.
Look IN each package forf the famous
little book. 1.-The Road to 1Nelly!lle." !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-16
WANT n REPEALED.
Retail Merchants Declare Against
Pure Food Tax.

Tho Retail Merchants Association hnvc
endorsed tho ordinance recently offered
in the Council modifying the pure milk
and food ordinance, so as to have the sal
airy OF the inspector and bis assistants
paid out OF the general fund instead OF
through the levy OF special tax OF
50 upon each merchant handling perish-
able goods as at present. A special COM
ilpttec was named by the association to
appear before the Charter, Ordinance and
Reform Committee tonight to urge the
of tho ordinance.
The association elected delegates to the
annual convention to DO held In Roanoke
on September 27th-2Sth. and tho body is
considering the feasibility Of having a
pure food exhibit here during the Horse
EhOu. S t3 s. re ss.y it 5iyl3tsg x t