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TEN Safety Security In determining an Investment Security Is the first considera tion. Your banking home should be selected with the same care. The Planters Loan and Sav ings Bank fills every require ment of safety and security for your funds. The officers of thl* hank give their close, personal attention to It* affair*. Responsible Banking has been the policy of this Institution since the first day ita doors were opened—■M years ago. That this policy Is appreciated la Indicated by the cnnstant and gratifying growth in business. On the score of Safety, Secu rity and Responsibility, we In vite your account. The Planters Loan & Savings Bank 'OS BROAD ST.. AUGUSTA, QA. L. C. HAYNE, Praaiden.. GEO. P. BATES, Cashiar. READ THE “WANTS’ Money lo Loan On city Property at 8 per cent. Geo. W. Hardwick Rea] Estate and Loans. 305 Dyer Bldg. TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF MY “UP-AGAINST IT SALE” Last of Old Time Booksellers, of London, Now Dead The death of Bertram I)o --bel, a down-town bookseller, commands more space in the Ixmdon newspapers than the obituary of any man since Lord Roberts. He was the last of the old-time London hook.sellers, and oc cupied a. unique place In literary life for forty year a Mr. Dobell not only sold hooks; he loved them —some of (horn so well that he practically refused to sell them. He I read constantly and wrote occasional i ly. Hls services as book-seller were mainly performed for wealthy indl j virtual buyers of old hooks. Of more permanent Importance was his work in encouraging budding genius, as he occasionally earne upon It. His ad miration for some of the early work of James Thomson, author of "The City of Dreadful Night" led to a friendship thnt meant much to both men. Do bell edited much of Thomson’s work for publication, and after Thomson's death collected and published nil his writings. Another service which Mr. Dobell rendered to literature was the discov ery and Identification of the works of a forgotten seventeenth century writer, Thomas Traherne. Mr. Dobell’s own writings Included two volumes of verse and one volume of prose, to gether with numerous contributions to the magazines and reviews. HOSPITAL CASE BRIGHTS DISEASE Place —Hospital In Pueblo, Colo. Case—Chronic Bright’s Disease of fifteen years’ development. Prognosis- Recovery tmisisslble and patient (a Mr. Gadcn) was so advised, that he could remain or go home. He was taken home. On arrival at Center, Colo., could not sit up alone In bed. A local physician was called. He, too, said he could not recover and prescribed for his heart. It did not look like the patient could live a week when Fulton’s Renal Com pound was taken to him. In ten days patient was sitting up: he made a slow but steady recovery. Weighed 1110 pounds at last advices. These Items were sent by his wife, Mrs. Mary (laden from Center Colo. The ability of Fulton's Renal Com pound to oppose Renal degeneration and reduce albumen In many cases of Bright's Dlslease Is not a matter of opinion but a PACT IN' PHYSICS, and we will mail formula for Hlhumen test I hat will show the percentage from week lo week. As the albumen de clines improvement commonly follows, recoveries having been reported In thousands of cases. Formula and lit erature mailed on request. John J. Fulton Co., Han Francisco. (ireen * Horsey Drug Co., Is local agent. Ask for pamphlet. STIRRING FIGHT HI ‘FERRYMAN'S’ One of Most Thrilling Incidents of Recent Fighting Around Dixmude; House Turned Into Fort. London-- The fight for "Ferryman's House” at Merckam, on the Yser Ca nal, provided one of the most stirring incidents of the recent fighting around Dixmude. "Merckam Is on the southern reach of the Yser,” a correspondent writes, "four miles or so east of the road to Ypres. On the eastern side of the water is a house which on a good French road map may tie found tagged ‘Malaon du Passeur’—the Ferryman's House. It is a relic no doubt of the days before the building of the narrow bridge that now spans the waters at this point. "This bridge for some time had been a sort of no man’s land. It was com manded by heavy artillery on the French side, and also by a machine gun battery on the German side. The Germans occupied Ferryman's House, which they had turned Into a small fort, with their machine guns mounted at windows both upstairs and down. “Neither side cared to destroy the bridge, because each had hopes to use It in an advance. The French finally decided that things would be easier if the Germans were driven out of the neighborhood and he made his plans to surprise them. The venture was a rather risky one because of the vigil ance of the German sentries and be cause the position was so thoroughly dominated by the machine guns. "The colonel In charge asked for vol unteers and selected from those who offered an even four hundred men. One hundred of them were African troops, who are always eager for any work of exceptional daring “Not long after midnight the de tachment started out on their mis sion. They were discovered when they reached the bridge and the German muchlne guns opened fire at the end of the bridge. The French troops sprinted through the hail of shot, de spite heavy losses, and a fair propor tion of them reached the house In two or three minutes. Then it w’as a hand-to-hand fight. The Germans fought first from their covering walls outside, hut were shot dow'n bayonet ted or knifed. The garrison retreated indoors and to the outbuildings all of which had been loopholed for use In case of attack. The door fell before an African’s axe. The French troops dashed in, using bayonets only. Across the ground floor and up the stairs the conflict continued, until the only enemies remaining were a little group In the attic, who surrendered when they saw that resistance was useless "The winning of Ferryman's House removed the most advanced German position In this region and gave the Allies command of a most useful bridge The lieutenant who carrlrd out the raid has been recommended for a decoration.” And your opportunity to buy a suit or overcoat at actual cost; that in point of quality, style and workmanship is unequaled anywhere at the price. My large overstock has been reduc ed. I made no profit, but 1 have paid my bills and made many new friends--I THANK YOU. For Only a Short While Longer Any $ 1 5.00 Suit or Overcoat in my house, for which others are asking $20.00 to $40.00 $11.75 A. SILVER Clothier Hatter Haberdasher 1028 Broad St. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. BLUE CROSS TRYING TO STOP HORSEFLESH WASTE London.—The Blue Cross Fund is not only trying to alleviate the suf fering of wounded horses but also to lessen the wastage of horseflesh in war. In view of the fact that the four months’ fighting has drained Europe of Its supply of horses the allied army looks to the Blue Cross to save ani mals for further service. There have been established in France, largely through the co-opera tion of the French government, veteri nary hospitals which are now caring for some 2.000 animals. Three of these farm hospitals are In Normandy, and others at Glsors, Fontainebleau, pro venre and Troyes. Seven camp hos pitals are also established at the front, which look after animals suffering fTom overwork, exposure and sicknesi as well as from wounds. Prompt treat ment has materially reduced the death rate. The Blue Cross Fund is an offshoot of the Dumb Friends League, which corresponds to the Society for the Pre vention of Cruelty to Animals of the American cities. BUGHU FINE FOR WEAK KIDNEYS Mixed With Juniper Is Old Folks’ Recipe for Clogged Kidneys and Backache. Most folks forget that the kidneys, like the bowels, get sluggish and clog ged and need a flushing occasionally, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney region, severe head aches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders, dizzy spells, spots before the eyes, frequent desire to urinate. To avoid above troubles you simply must keep your kidneys active and clean, and the moment you feel any of the above symptoms, get a good sized bottle of Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound from any good drug store, take a tablespoonful ir, a glass of water after meals. Stop rating sweets or sugar. In a few days and your kidneys will then act fine and natural. Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Is harmless to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to nor mal activity. It also neutralizes the acids In the urine so It no longer hurts to puss water, thus ending blad der disorders. Everybody should take Stuart’s Bu chu and Juniper now and then to keep their kidneys clean. Be sure you got Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY FARES CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY Commencing Dec. 16 to 25 Inclusive, and Dec. 31st and Jan. Ist, tickets on sale to all points via CENTRAL OF GEORGIA R’Y. with final return limit Jan. 6th. CITY TICKET OFFICE. PHONEB2. 416 Jackson Street. STORAGE ALL KINOB. WE SELL LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER, MANTELS, TILE, GRATES, ROOFING, PLATE GLASS. “Concrete for Endurance." WHALEY BROTHERS PHONE 3247. Any SIO.OO Suit or Overcoat in my house, for which others are asking $15.00 to $20.00 $8.25 Vigilance for Good Service 17 VERY Bell Telephone exchange has its wire chief. He is ‘■-'unknown to the subscriber, but his important task is to see that the talk tracks, both inside and outside the exchange, are kept constantly in good working order. Day and night, the work of testing the lines and apparatus goes on. Complaints are promptly followed up and breaks are often repaired before the subscriber knows of the trouble or is inconvenienced. The constant vigilance of the wire chiefs keeps the 14,000,000 miles of talk tracks and the intricate central office equipment of the Bell system in readiness for instant service. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING tr onyx” ||| Hosiery Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every fund from Cotton to Silk, For Men, Women sad Children Any Color and Style From 25c to $5.00 py pair Look for the Trade Mark! Sold by All Good Dealer*. Wholesale Lord & Taylor new york r Vr A #MH iMI 1 tA/EDNESDAY, DEC. 30.