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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06

Yankton.- Mattel zdejsfho ho-
telu Germania, Paul Schmidt a
Althaus Walsar. jen& ma cd mel
pronajmutou mastal, Sc pohadali
zkrze najemne, s vysledkem, be
Schmidt popadl kalatnaf a mil6ho
Walsara Mattel pres hlavu ably ne
kulhal. Walsar zkrvacen ma Ger
veno i ma cerno, b8zel hned k Ieka
ii, kde mu zran6nf bylo osetfeno
a odtud rovnou k tribunu sprave
dlnosti kde ma ''landsunana" odpfi-
sahl zatykaG. Schmidt ma to byl
pfedvleGen pred soudnou stolici
kde mu nasoleno S25 pokuty j s
1tratami, dohromady $50 40
Minulou sobotu Johnu Behmovi
Sc podafilo chytiti velkou catfish
ktera vazila 80 liner.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06
Woman That Need Rest.

It is not the women who work who
need rest cures, but those who are
worn out doing nothing. and doing It
badly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06

Fairfax. -Farmefi v tonic oko
II, kteff oseli vice akrd v~ojteskou
isou velice rspokoieni mad vysled-
KEN. N6ktere pole o 20 akrech
vydajf az "a 81, 300 alfalfy letos.
Tim padem nektefi hodlsjf zaseti
aspoi 100 akrG vojt9sky.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06
Need ORIGINAL Thinkers.

We want today men and women to
think for themselves; working men
have been too apt to accept the
thoughts of others.-Exchange.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06
Unrepresented In the Gospels.

Hardly any problem OF exegesis 10
more difficult than to discover In the
gospels an administrative or organ
izing or ecclesiastical Christ.-Francis
G. Peabody.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06
A Sian.

Whenever two pretty girls kiss each
other II is a sign that there Is some
thing wrong withJaRe system OF con-
serving our natural resources.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06

Dante. Dewitt Hare, plnokrev
ms Indian zdejsi S organisoval mi
Gafskou Getu re samFch indiana, S
Gmyslem witt 'skalpy" vsem ce-
tam 2 belochG pozdstavajfcf. W.
bral 81 ty nejlepsf brace z reserva-
CT v tonic statu a Nebrasce.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-06

Minulf ctvrtek utonuI v fece
James 10 rokd starS Paul Wash,
abaugh, kdyz Sc S MIN a jeho ka-
maradem Don Smithem pfevrhla
lodka. Jeho kamaradovi Sc poda-
filo doplovati al ku bfehu kde Sc
chytil vrby a pax SO dostal ma
bfeh. Mrtvola nesttistneho mia
dfka byla pc delsf dobe vylovens.
Mladfk bydlel v Yankton cel5 svIj
v4k.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
NOTES FROM LITTLE RIVER.
Mrs. ID. II. Alexander Taken Quito
Sick-Other Local Matters.

Little River, Oct. 21.-Special: A
marriage that will prove Of interest
to the. people of Jul section was that
Of 4 Miss Rochester, Of North Caro-
lima, to John Nix, Of Salem. The
young couple have the best wishes of
many friends for a long and happy
journey through life.
The school at this place, under the
care OF Miss Myra Smith, has closed,
and the school at Shelter reopened
October 7th with Miss Eula Promtt,
OF G~reenville, as teacher.
f.. p. Martin killed a large rattle
snake near Julius NiX's house a short
time back.
James Cannon and family have
moved to Walhalla to spend the win
ter. He will be employed at the
cotton mill. His many friends wish
him much success in his new home.
ID. III. Alexander and wife, Of Toe
Goa, Ga, spent last week in this sec
ton, to the delight OF their many
friends here.
charles Alexander and family, of
keowee, were welcome guests at the
nome or your correspondent on the
l2th instant. This was Mrs. Alex
andcrS first visit to this section
since her marriage IS months ago.
Oscar Wigington killed two rattle
snakes while hunting at night a short
time back.
}. l.. Talley a on a visit in the
Ebenezer section the past week. He
was visiting his daughters, Mesdames
Pearson.
Miss Bessie Burgess, Of North
Carolina, spent a short time with
homefolks a short time back.
Mrs. Dave Alexander, If Toccoa,
Ga, while visiting in this section,
was taken very sick at the home of
her father-in-law, j. b. Alexander,
on Sunday night, October 13. Mrs.
Alexander Is slightly better at this
time. Her many friends hope for
her speedy recovery.
James Alexander, Of Asheville, n.
c., and Daniel NJ. Alexander, of War
renton, Va, spent last week with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan
Alexander.
r. l.. Madden is building a new
barn at his place.
Your type in last weeks paper
made me say r. NJ. Baldwin would
sing at Cheohee on the second Sun
day morning In November. 1t IS K.
NJ. Bolding, and not Baldwin. Mr..
Bolding Is one Of the noted singers
of SiX-Mile.
A. p. Barton and A. w. Galloway,
two farmers Of this section, are at
work on Cathy's Greek, in North
Carolina. 1t Is likely that they will
spend the winter there.
A. V. Galloway Is on a business trip
to Anderson, and will probably stay
for some time.
Mrs. Staten Cantrell, Of Pickens
county, spent the latter part of last
week with her daughter, Mrs. l.. G..
LuSk,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
BALLOON EXPLODES 3 MILES UP.
Gcricl<S, Winner OF Last Years Inter.
national, Hurled to Death.

Berlin, Oct. 21.-The announce
ment Of the death yesterday of Lieut..
Han Gericke, winner of last years
international balloon race in the
United States, created a sensation
here to-day. He was thrown from
his balloon at a height of three miles
by the explosion OF the gas bag,
which is believed to have been struck
by lightning. His aide, Lieut. Ste
Ter, also was killed.
Gericke and Stclcr were making a
trial flight to test the new balloon,
which they expected to use in the
1912 international races.
Just above the town OF GreSSen-
hahn they met 4 thunderstorm which
they attempted to avoid by rising.
When Il mile in the air their craft
was caught in an eddy and became
unmanaScablc. After a terrific
plunge straight upward the bag burst.
Both men dropped three miles to the
ground. They were dead when picked
up.
The shattered Instruments which
the ballooniSts carried on their n.sht
were examined to-day. The record
ing apparatus showed they were rid
ing at a height OF 5000 feet when
they were suddenly hit by a vertical
gust Of wind which pushed them
straight up with the violence of a
hurricane to a height Of over $1,000
feet. At this altitude the bag burst,
either from the sudden change in
pressure or, as is more lik Nly, from
being struck by a lightning bolt.
The balloon embodied all the lat
est ideas in gas bag construction and
was regarded throughout Germany
rs the likely winner Of the in%terna-
tional cup in mex Saturdays contest.
Gcrickc and Stcler mad expected to
try for an altitude record in the
course OF Yesterdays flight and had
equipped their car with oxygen tanks
and apparatus to assist them in en-
during the rariticd atmosphere in the
high attitudes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.-(In Court OF
Probate. by D. A. Smith, Judge Of
Probate.-Whereas, Nj. ETA COX
has made suit to me to grant
her Letters Of Administration Of the
Estate Of ana Effects of Norton Cox,
deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors Of the said
Norton Cox, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court Of Probate, to be held at Wal
halla CourI House, South Carolina,
on Tuesday, the 5th day of Novem-
Der, 1912, after publication hereof,
at IL o'clock In the forenoon, to show
cause, IL any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
21st day Of October, A. d. 1912.
(Seal.) D. A.. SMITH,
Judge of Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 23d and 3Oth
days OF October, 1912, in The Keowee
Courier and on the Court House door
for the time prescribed by law.
October %, 1912. 43-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
NOTICE OF LIFTING CONTRACT
FOR STEWARD,

Notice is hereby given that the
contract for Steward OF Poor House
and Poor and Overseer of the County
Farm will be let at the office of the
County Board on Friday, November
LIST, 1912, at - o'clock noon, to the
lowest responsible bidder. The con
tract will be for the year 1913. All
bids must be sealed and filed not
later than 10 o'clock a. M. on day Of
letting. Applicants will be required
to give number in family and ages
Of children. The Steward will be re-
CURED to receive and care for the
convicts and county mules and work
same at the discretion of the Board.
The Steward will also be required to
obey all orders ~emanating from the
Board. Board reserves right to re-
ject any and all bids.
N. PHILLIPS. Supervisor.
October 90, 1912. 43-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
AlhCrt Il. Griffin Dral.

Bolton, Oct. 22.-Albcrt *. Grif-
lin, assistant secretary in the office
Of the Bolton Mills, died suddenly
Monday afternoon about $50 o'clock.
llc had Just closed his books at the
Office and walked to his home, a short
distance, and was ascending the
steps when he fell, dying before as
SiStancc reached him. Mr.. Griffin
had bccn a sufferer for several years
with a heart affection, and while his
death was a severe shock. it was but
Il fulhllmcnt OF the dread which his
friends and loved mes had suffered.
He was 80 years old, and besides his
wife, who was n Miss Zimmerman,
and three children, is survived by
his parents, two brothers, two sis
tcrs and several half brothers and
sisters.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
Caught Bullet in Teeth.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. l9.-Jamcs
Green was accidentally shot here to-
day by J. NJ. Wcinbcrgcr, a grocer.
the weapon used was a .22 calibrc
rifle. The bullet struck Green on
the end OF his nose AVID was caught
between his teeth. G""cn spit the
bullet out and is but slightly injured.
Green passed a window. and sceing
Wcinbcrgcr, said: "%llcllo, Dutch
man. W~cinbergcr responded. "Hcl-
10, Irish" Wcinhcrgcr picked ND the
rifle and pointed it at Green. and the
weapon was accidentally DISCHARGED.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
y log on the Track

Of the fast express means serious
trouble ahead Of 1t if not removed,
so does loss of appetite. 1t means
lack Of vitality, loss Of strength and
nerve weakness. II appetite Is,
take Electric Bittcrs quickly - .or-
come the cause by toning up tne sto-
mach and curing the Indigestion.
Michael HcSsheimcr, of Lincoln, Ne
braSka, mad been sick over three
years. but six bottles Of Electric Bit
tcrs put him right on his feet again.
lhcy have helped thousands. They
give pure blood, strong nerves, good
ulsestlon. Only nifty cents at all
druggists. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
WE WANT YOUR TRADE,

OUR QUALITY is GUARANTEED
+ OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE, =
we will GIVE AWAY, from our store, in prizes.
the following articles:
One "Blue Ridge Steel Range Price $500
One Art Square, 9 by IL Feet, Price 1880
One Two-Burner Blue Flame Oil Stove, Price $50
co N DITIONS
With each One-Dollar Cash Purchase, or One Dollar
paid on Account we will give you a numbered Coupon.
The Duplicate Number is deposited by holder in a sealed
box. On December 3lst, 1912, a Committee of three
gentlemen will award the three prizes.
In addition to above Coupons we will give, on same
conditions, with each $l.OO purchase, or one dollar paid
on account, a Coupon emitting the holder to ten votes,
to be used in voting for the most popular little girl under
ten years of age. The little girl receiving the largest
number of votes will be given the small model Heating
Stove now on display at our store. The vote must be
cast and counted each week. Votes for the preceding
week must be left at our store not later than 6 O'Clock
p. m. every Monday.
Count will be made Monday nights of each week,
and Tie results posted in our window Tuesda, auu pub
o84o0 in The Keowee Courier on Wednesday
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
PEBBLES THANKS THE PEOPLE.
Victorious and Defeated Candidates
Return Thanks to the Voters.

Columbia. Oct. 19.-Thomas Fl.
Peoples, who was yesterday declared
the Democratic nominee for Attorney
General OF South Carolina, made a
statement in which he voices his
deep appreciation Of the honor that
is his. His dictated statement fol-
lows in full:
81 am very thankful for the high
honor which has been paid me, and
words could not be found to express
my deep gratitude to those friends
who have stood by mo throughout
the campaign.
81 have no i'll will towards any
one. and shall discharge the duties
Of the office Of Attorney General with
fairness and impartiality to all Of the
people of the State alike.
"Thos. Fl. Peoples"
Mr.. Lyon Issues Statement.
Upon TIE announcement Of the re-
suit Of the election Attorney General
J.. T.. Lyon IL sued the following
statements:
Il wish to thanK the people Of
South Carolina for the honors they
have given me during the past six
years. | am deeply grateful for the
confidence aud trust they have re-
posed in me, and to the press Of the
State | take this opportunity OF say
ing that when my labors for wha: |
conceived to be for the public good
seemed vain 1t was the encourage
ment Of that great power, always eX-
erted for civic righteousness, that
gave mo strength and determination
to press forward and attain whatever
Of good | may have accomplished. |
firmly believe that with the efforts Of
such an incorrupt and incorruptible
press as Il State Is now blessed
with, respect for law and a full APP
probation of good government will
finally prevail.
Il also admonish every lover Of
law and order that this Is not the
time to despair. We should press
toward the goal with renewed en-
ergy. To those who gave me their
confidence in this summers prima-
ries | extend my sincerest thanks,
and to those who were not my sup
porters ! with equal sincerity say
that | hope your action will prove
for the best interest OF the State we
all love"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
NOTICE TO ROAD OVERSEERS.

No contracts for work will be al
lowed after the date Of this notice,
except for that which is already con-
tracted for. Claims presented to the
Board, except for contracts already
made, will be d~isallowed. There Is
no money on hand to pay such
claims.
n. PHILLIPS, Supervisor.
October 23, 1912. 43-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23

Bristol, Va, Oct. 2l.-Thc trials of
Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards,
charged with being principals In the
murders in the Hlllsvillc court last
March, to-day were postponed from
October 2Sth until November 7th.
Tho cause Of the postponement was
said to he the proximity to the ma
ti0nal election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
COUNTY MULE FOR SALE.

The County Commissioners will
sell, to the highest bidder, on Mon
day, November 4th, 1912, at Wal
halla Court House, one county mule,
known a the Kie Rowland mule.
Terms: CASH.
N. PHILLIPS, Supervisor.
October 90, 1912. 43-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23

Democrats Must 30 Activc-Tcddy-
it"S Have "Noncy to Burn"

VIM. e.. Gonzales. writing from
New York to the Columbia State last
Saturday, says:
ct must not be imagined that
the Progressive Party is making
this contest to defeat Tart or for any
other chief reason than Il purpose to
win. and the leaders hope to win.
THE New York State h~eadquart-
crs OF the Bull Moose occupies an
entire building just off Fifth avenue.
and it has numerous branches. The
national headquarters occupies one
whole floor Of II OF the great hotels
OF the city, and it is here that Geo.
w. Perkins is in command. Not be-
fore has The mind Of a master bust
ness organizer been wholly engaged
in this sort Of work.
MIR. Perkins Is the gcnoral-in-
CT +. using all the forces at his com
m AID, and he commands all that
money can get. ! saw him to-day in
the midst Of his activities. He is
hopeful OF South Carolina. but he is
conrcrSant with the moves made
there and expects results in the flu
turc.'
Democrats Need Money.
''T~rcasurcr Rolla Wells, Of the Ma
tional Democratic Committee, told
me to-day that the Wilson campaign
needs money. The expenses to do
tho work adequately must be a mil
lion dollars. They have less than
six hundred thousand dollars. The
Wilson people are confident.
1.-THE revelation that Roosevelt had
a fund Of three millions in 1901 is
considered helpful to tho Democrats,
but much more helpful, i'll lily opin-
ion, would be sufficient means TO car
~ out ihc Democratic plans OF cam
pai%n this year. The latest cOntri-
button from South Carolina put that
state ahead OF Alabama, but our sis
ter to the north is several thousand
ahead"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-10-23
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the ESTATE
II. G. StrOther, deceased, arc hereby
notified to make payment to the m
dersigned, and all persons having
claims against said estate will pre-
sent tho same, duly attested, within
the time prescribed by law or be
barred.
MRS. T.. G.. STROTfiER,
EXecutriX.
West Union, S. G..
Oct 2, 1912. 40 d3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16

invocation BY Rev. James Nc0eo. Of the
Bsptist church: an address OF welcome
by Rev. G. H. Morris. Of Central Church
Of Christ; addresses OF welcome from
different departments Of the church Mr..
g. n. Cause for the brotherhood: Mrs.
A. H. Sheldon, for the Ladies' Aid So
ciety: Mr.. Sheldon for the church ~
. whole; Mrs. H n. Center for the
missionary society: Mr.. Pasrin for the
Sunday school. and Mr.. Fred Kollfn for
the Christian Endeavor Society. A
hearty response WAS given by Dr.. West
enberg. The date being also Mrs
westenbergs birthday anniversary,
Mrs. Sheldon, for the aid. gave q spe-
cial greeting to her, and presented her.
az gift from the aid, with handsome
birthday cake and q bouquet Of white
roses.
Musical numbers were also enjoyed
AZ part Of the program. comprising
vocal numbers by Miss Wanda Wood,
songs by a ladies' quartet composed Of
Mrs. 8. e. Ellis, Mrs. p. L. Hayzlett.
Miss Elizabeth Wellemeyer and Miss
Adele Medlar; and q vocal duet by Miss
Wood and Mr.. c. NJ. Unger. Mrs. Unger
acted AZ accompanist for all the num-
bers.
Dainty refreshments. in which the
prevailing colors were carried out. were
enjoyed, the serving being done by
about twenty young people OF the
church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16
RECEPTION FOR wEsTEhsEaos.
Church Welcome 70 New Pastor ant
Wife Most ENJOYABLE Affair.

Church Welcome 70 New Pastor and
Wife Most Enjoyable Affair.
A reception which proved most en-
joyable In its every feature was given
Rev. Dr.. and Mrs. r. c. Westenberg,
the new Presbyterian pastor. and wife.
Wednesday evening at the church. 1t
was participated In not only by the
members Of the church and congrega-
ton. but by representatives from other
churches, and about 200 were present.
despite the stormy evening.
The main auditorium and other parts
of the church were beautifully and pro-
fusely decorated for the occasion, a
color scheme Of lavender, white and
green prevailing in everything, and the
decorations consisting Of quantities Of
lilacs, cra'bapple blossoms, lilies Of the
valley, tulips, and carnations. Lilies
of-the-valley, tied with lavender rib
bon, were given as favors. The re-
ceiving was done in the church parlors,
and the reception proper was held in
the Sunday school room. In the re-
ceiving line with Rev. and Mrs. West
enberg. were the members Of the ses-
sion and their wives. At the head Of
the committee in charge Of the affair
We're Mrs. e. S. Ketchum and Mrs. e.
j. Whitaker Mrs. A. B. Conway was
at the head Of the committee on decor
atoms.
A program was given, consisting Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16

frisads. It could -. said ,,t3ushfully
that mon knew him. only 10 ~ him
He wAs Z young mans fri6Af for he
was . young old man" For phs Of hia
age he was very active. and would
have passed easily for . Ren Of 80
rather than ~. He was an enthusiast
in outdoor life, enjoyed Tie summer
season for it, fishing, and fap able to
stand tramp N tho wood6 much bet
ter than most men Of 80. Mr.. Nichols
death will prove profound shock 70
his many friends thruout the city and
county. as but few people. even among
the more intimate acQuaintancss az tAs
family. were aware that Mr.. Nichols
was Ill.
Funeral Plans Not Made.
The plans for Mr.. Nichols funeral
have not been made definitely, and
will not be until word from relatives
at distance indicates whether or not
they are contemplating being here for
the service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16

lsoal Woathee Neeoed.
Fifty.five and ~ were the extremes
Of temperature Wednesday. compared
with 63 and 80, Tueaday's mAnimum
and minimum. The rainfall Wsdneo-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16
THosE UTILITY PEOPLE.
Cedar Rapids Republican Endorses
Thsir Certificate Of Character.

The following editorial paragraph ap-
pearing in the Cedar Rapids Republic
can is herewith republished by request:
"The Cedar Rapids interurban people
have been given certificate OF good
character in Marshalltown, as the re-
suit Of investigations made in Cedar
Rapids. We could have sent them that
certificate thru this paper. The inter-
urban people who are now operating IN
Marshalltown have made good and done
good in Cedar Rapids and any city that
is fortunate TO interest them will md
that they are on the square dealing
PLAN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16
BENJAMIN NICHOLS
DIES VERY SUDDENLY
HEART FAILURE, INDUCED ~
ACUTE INDIGESTION, FATAL TO
WELL. kkovvN MAN.
ILLNESS WAS ONLY OF
VERY SHORT DURATION

Was Prominent in Early Days Of coun'
ty, and Active in Temperance, Phi.
Ianthropie and Reform Work-Was
Recommended Minister in Hieksits
Society Of Frisnds-sksteh Of Career.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16

Licensed to Wed.
Lowell H. Potter, cashier. aged 26. OF
Detroit, Mich, and lila NJ. Hill, aged %,
Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-16

After an illness Of only forty eight
hours, due to acute indigestion, which
induced heart failure, Benjamin Mich
OILS, aged 20. well-known citizen, and
father Of DR.. H. H. Nichols, died at 3
o'clock this morning at his home, l14h
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-05-07
CHEMICALS IN WOOD.
Why Timber Cut In Winter 10 Bette
Than That Cut In Summer.

Why Timber Cut In Winter 10 Better
Than That Cut In Summer.
Timber cut in spring and in summer
is not so durable as that cut in winter.
The durability depends not only upon
the greater or less density, but also
upon the presence of certain chemical
constituents in the wood.
Thus a large proportion of resinous
matter increases the durability, while
the presence of easily soluble carbohy-
drates diminishes it considerably.
During the growing season the wood
of trees contains sulphuric acid and
potassium. both Of which are solvents
of carbohydrates, starch, resins and
gums. They are known to soften also
the ligneous tissue to a considerable
degree.
During the summer months the wood
Of living trees contains eight times as
much sulphuric acid and five times as
much potassium as it does during the
winter months. The presence of these
two chemical substances during the
growing season constitutes the chief
factor in dissolving the natural preserv
atives within the wood and in prepar.
ing the wood for the different kinds
Of wood destroying fungi.-Scientifc
American.