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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

A GOOD MAN GoNE-Mr. Thomas
+. Dukes, prominent farmer Of the
Cattle Creek section, died very sud-
denly at his home Sunday morning OF
heart disease. Mr.. Dukes was about
sixty eight years of age and was high
toned Christian gentleman. He has
long been regarded by his neighbors
as model farmers and bis uneXpect-
ed death will be keenly regretted. He
was a gallant defender Of the Lost
Cause" serving under Hampton dur
ing the war. He was member of
the Methodist Church, and lived an
exemplary life. He left several chill
dren to mourn his death.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

HArrMY MARRIED. On Thursday
afternoon Il delightful marriage ccrc-
mony was performed at the home IF
Mr.. Olin VI. DantZlcr. about two miles
from St. Matthew's. The high con-
tracing parties were Mr.. ID. +. Hun
man and Miss Sue. the daughter Of
Mr.. Dantzler. The Rev. j. f..
Mahairey oiliciatcd. Mr.. huffman is
a leading salesman in the large firm
of Banks 4 Wimbcrly. and highly
respected in the community. Miss
Dantzlcr is an exceedingly attractive
young lady and greatly esteemed by
her hosts of friends. This couple
have the best wishes Of the entire
community.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24
The Non E'arp,l.

Mr. o. L. AsScley, Of Boston. has
arranged TO locate at Rossengcr's
Photo Studio, in Orangeburg, for a
limited space of time to introduce to
this community the latest in the pho
tographic art. These photographs
are finished in the new Everettc''
aud "rlatinotype" process, and
mounted in The latest style folder.
This is aSsu.edly the finest type OF
of artistic photography. The public
is cordially invited to inspect The
finished samples at ROSsengers Studio,
commencing February 18th, for
limited time only.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

DEATH OF \ lolNH MAS. Mr.
Eugene t'raick. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan +. f'raick. of near CiOrdova,
died on the 18th inst. in the list year
of his age. of pneumonia. and was
buried the following day at Double
Branch Baptist church, Rev. J. t..
Smith conducting the funeral services.
The loss of this excellent young Chris
tian is deeply mourned by the whole
community. May God help the be-
reaved family to bear this heavy bur-
den, and may they rot think OF him
as dead but sleeping.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

F'on A PIPE ORGAN.-rhe ladies Of
the Episcopal church held an en-
thuSiastic business meeting at Mrs.
John Carts residence Wednesday
afternoon. The main subject under
discussion was the purchase Of d
pipe organ. Having fully agreed to
undertake this arduouS task they d.
vided themselves into committees Of
twos, and are to work separately, but
with the same view ahead. The first
entertainment will be given right
after Easter by Mrs. John Cart and
Mrs. NJ. G.. Salley.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

WILL HELP TIE JArS. Mr.. G. j.
RYAN. of this city, who is now at Live
Oak, Fla, writes letter to this
uaper, i'm which he says that Messrs.
y, f. Gleason. Geo. Green, +. ID.
Simmons and himself will go to Japan
TO enlist in the Japanese navy. All
of these young men are South Caro-
linians and have seen service in Uncle
Sans navy. They will visit the city
on the Edisto, however, before going
across the waters in search Of glory.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

TIE DIME CLUE. The anniversary
of the Dixie Club was celebrated
last Monday Afternoon at the home
Of is president, Mrs. II. G. Wanna
maker. All present were delighted
by the gracious hospitality extended.
The color scheme was pink, which
was Used to great advantage. fllnch'
pis and other games afforded Jolly
time for awhile, after which the
quests were invited into the dining
room, where tempting repaSt was
attractively served. Those present
were: Mesdames II. 9. Wannamaker,
Fred Wannamaker, II. II. Jennings,
Jonn Cart, l.. S. Wolfe, L. N. Scoville,
|. w. Mordecai, A. c. Dukes, Norman
Bull, W. l.. MoSeley, John Bull, +. Z.
pibb.e, +. n. Bruuson; Misses May
Riggs, Maize Slater, Ray Slater and
Lilah Goldsmith.
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Happenings at Saliey.

BAILEY, req. ~. -OpeCjdl. AucJC
has beeu a good deal Of grip in the
community lately, and DR.. Salley has
beer constantly on the 60.
From the way the farmers are haul
ing fertilizers from here this spring
there will be a great deal of tleecy
staple planted around here this year.
The Misses Milhous Of Blackville
have returned home after a pleasant
visit to their sister Mrs. W. S. Peter
son.
There have been quite a number of
fair visitors in the community lately,
out none who have been more popu-
lar, or received more attention than
Misses Emma and Carrie Edwards Of
CreSton who have been visitors Of Miss
Minnie Cooper for some time past.
Miss Cooper is charming hostess,
and entertained delightfully."- several
times while her friends we're with her.
These young ladies made many friends
here who will always give them a
hearty welcome.
One of the most pleasant social
events Of the season was the AT
Home" given by Prof. and Mrs. W. 5.
Peterson en- Friday evening a week
ago. The parlor, hall and dinning
room were tastily decorated with
ferns, carnations, and other hot house
plants. A number of innocent games
were INDUCED in, among them a draw
ing contest. Each couple was given
a piece Of drawing paper, at the top
Of which was written the title of
popular song, with the request that
they draw a picture to represent the
title of the song. 1t was an interest
ing contest. Some of the drawings
were rich indeed. A prize was given
the couple drawing the best picture.
This was won by Miss Milhous and
Mr.. G. H. Salley. Dainty and delight
full refreshments were served during
the evening. All went away declar-
ing that they had spent a delightful
evening.
The Salley High School is enjoying
the most prosperous and successful
session in its history. The enrolment
has been unusually large this session
and one has only to visit the school tc
be impressed with the large amount
of good work that is being done there.
Every patron is giving his heartiest
co operation, and teachers and schol
ars alike find the work pleasant
Principal Peterson is an experienced
school man, and knows how to bring
things to pass. The faculty of the
school this year has been as follows
Prof. w. S. Peterson, Mrs. II. A,
Sawyer, Misses Maggie Prigdep, Mary
e. Connor and Mary Salley. 1t is rll'
mored here that Prof. Peterson viii
resign here at the end Of this session.
and that he will be with the Orange
burg Collegiate Institute next session
If such be the caSe, the O. G. |. vii
boom.
Mr. Edwin c. Street, of the Aka
hest Lyceum Bureau, gave an enter
tainment here Friday evening. Mr.
Street is certainly very clever elocu
zionist and his entertainment was
thoroughly enjoyed. He came under
the auspices Of the school. Will
every entertainment he gives, the
school library is presented with ,;
nice books by the Lyceum that send:
him out.
The quarterly conference Of the
Methodist church was held here Fri
day. 1t was well attended, and the
Presiding Elder, DR.. Dargan, preached
an able and edifYing sermon.
SOMETIME rs.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

Ice CREAM FESTIVAL. An ice
cream festival will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Hannah J. Salley on
Amelia street on Thursday afternoon
from four to six O'Clock. Ice cream
and candy will be served to Old and
young for small consideration. The
festival is given under the auspices of
a few of the ladies of the Basket
Band, and the proceeds will 60 to the
funds of that noble band of Christian
workers.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

ROOSEVELT ENDORSED. The Re-
nuhlirans of the Seventh congresSion-
al district held their district cUnven-
tion here Monday and elected dele
gates to the national Republican con-
vention, which convenes in Chicago in
June. A. d. Webster and DR.. J. +.
Ensor were elected delegates with NJ.
J. Frederick and Green Jackson as
alternateS. Resolutions were passed
endorsing President Roosevelt and
directing the delegates to support him.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24
The Death Penalty.

\ little thing sometimes results u
death. Thus mere scratch, insight
ticant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have Buck
lens Arnica Salve ever handy. It's
the best Salve on earth and will pre-
vent fatality, when burns, sores, ulcers
and Piles threaten. Only Csc, at DR..
J. G. Wannamaker Mig. Co.'S. Drug
Store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24
Two Hearts Beat in Unison.

Quite happy marriage occurred at
Sally's on February 18th. The con-
tracting parties were Miss Matilda,
the third daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. D. Argoe, and Mr.. Henry +. Glea-
ton. The attendants were Miss Ber-
tina Hydrick and Mr.. Wilton GleatoE,
Miss Annie Shuler and Mr.. Duncan
Argoe, Miss Annie Toole and Mr..
John Corbett, Miss Pearl Hydrick and
Mr.. Gulf Gleaton, Miss Carrie Gieaton
and Mr.. Harvey O. Byrd. Miss Matte
Argoe and Mr.. Cecil Gleaton: then
came the bride and groom. Rev. +.
a. Price in his impressive manner
pronounced the words which made
the young couple man and wife.
After the good wishes and cOngratu-
lationS had been extended, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gleaton left for North, S. G. ,
where they will make their future
home. We congratulate Mr.. Gleaton
on winning so charming lady for his
life partner.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

a n.LlGuTFuh LITTLE PARTY. "A
DELIGHTFULLY."- informal card party was
given by Miss Delie Cannon ThurdaY
evening complimentary 20 Miss Annie
EilhcrSon Of LaurenS. The artistic
decorations were of white japDnicGS
and handsome ppttcd plants. There
were four tables Ui pluG "iilat,
and after the game most tempting
reDast was paYt2ken hI. Those in
vilcd to NEE, Miss Gi!hcrSOn were:
Miss May Thompson, Miss Maude
UUuser. Miss Mabel Sall"y. Miss Olive
Livingston, Miss Rosa Rich and Miss
Es,ellc Cannon, Mr.. Steadman Yea
don, MIR. j. ". Sandcl, Mr.. Richard
McAlichael, Mr.. James McMichael.
Col. Thomas Hrantley, Mr.. E. Ricken-
baker, Mr. Julian Cutler and MIR.
Lewis Link Of New York.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

DEATH or MIS-. RACHEL JOHNSON.
Mrs. Rachel Johnson departed this
life on February 10Th. l9Oi. She was
Il consistent member Of Zion Metho-
dist church for many years. She WAS
a sufferer from dropSy. and on the
fifth Of February she had stroke Of
paralysis. and died on the 10Th. She
leaves Il son. Mr.. ID. ". johnson, and
two daughters. Mrs. J. i. Ayers and
Mrs. ". {. Mitchell. and many grand
children and host of friends TO
mourn her loss. She was seventy
eight years Of age. Blessed are they
that die in the Lord for they shall in
hert the Kingdom Of heaven.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

The Quitman Free Press says work
we enjoy doing is eXhilarating rather
than tiresome. This explains why a
delicate woman can walk fourteen
miles more or less visiting bargain
sales when it would tire her to death
to do a days houseWork.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

FIFTY YEARS OLD. 1.-The Young
America Steam Fire Engine Company
celebrated its tiftieth anniversary on
Thursday night by collation. at their
handsome hall. 1t was a most enjoy
able affair, and all who attended came
away we'll pleased. May this gallant
body of tiremen long survive to fight
the fire tiend.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

TIE LADIES favor painting their
churches, and therefore we urge every
Minister to remember we give liberal
quantity Of the LOngman Il Martinez
Paint toward the painting.
Wears and covers like gold.
Don't pay 81. 80 a gallon for LinSeed
Oil (worth SO cents which you do
when you buy other paints in Il can
with Il paint label on it.
< 4 make II, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons Of paint, bay
only eight Of L. X NJ. and mix six
gallons pure Linseed OH with it, and
thus get paint at less than $l.20 per
gallon.
Iiany irousc, die vrii painted with
four gallunS Of l.. X NJ, and three
gallons Of Linsecd Oil mixed there
with.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
Ur. j. &. Wannamakcr Mfg. Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1904-02-24

Society could do with less jurispru-
dence If it had more justice.
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These Celebrated Paints are sold by
Or. j. e.. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-26

nent government In the Chino Japa-
nese war the service was stlll further
developed, and the hospital department
Of the mikados army received praise
from all witnesses Of that conflict. BY
order Of Count Oyama, the minister OF
war, the usages Of civilized warfare
were followed, with the one notable ex-
ception Of the massacre at Port Arthur,
which was deeply deplored by the To-
kyo government
Since 1895 the growth OF the Red
Cross In Japan has kept pace with her
wonderful military and naval evolution
In other lines. There are now over
100000 members I'm the empire, and the
annual conventions are patriotic events
Of great national importance, the at
tendance frequently reaching 200 900.
The imperial family takes an active in
terest I'm the organization, one Of the
royal princes being It's president.
Nurses are trained in an imperial hos
pital founded for the purpose. The two
leading medical men OF the empire,
Barons lshiguro and Hashlnoto, are
NNAlNN Nlll u.s. aNtNlNlldl NtlhNuulAtIS
are established In Tokyo, where a num-
Der Of modern and Commodious build
ings are sci aside for the purpose. A
large corps OF surgeons has been espe-
cially trained Tor the service in addt-
ton to the thousands Of nurses All
The up to date medical appliances have
been provided In liberal quantities. and
I'm addition each private soldier is re-
quired TO carry Fkit Of first aids TO the
wounded and il instructed AS TO It's
use The Red Cross service is under
military discipline and is thoroughly
drilled, each nurse being given a three
years course before going into the field
From this II Is seen that the little island
kingdom is fully prepared 10 care for
the victims OF the present war;
Notwithstanding this fact. however
she gladly accepted the tender of sery-
ices Of noble American Red Cross
worker Or, Anita Ncwcomb MCGEE Of
Philadelphia, president Of the Society
Of Spanish-Americuu War Nurses, who
recently started for Tokyo with large
corps Of trained assistants This ar-
tion ON the part or Or. McGee serves to
call attention anew TO the universal
character and the wsehsh spirit Of the
Red Cross work
JAMES l., TREYATHAN.
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statesman gave him the friendship OF
the men at the head Of Korean affairs
II was for this reason that several years
later, when the japanese were accused
OF numbering the Korean queen lnouye
was again sent on a special mission to
Seoul and succeeded in preventing an
open rupture between the two coun.
tries.
lnouye Is Of the reformer type, reso.
lutte and outspoken. and stands second
only to Ito as the author Of the new or.
der In Japan,
Count Masayoshl Matsukata is the
son Of military retainer Of the Sat.
suma clan and was born in 1885. Like
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3i7 canares $50 other birds, Liza
hares 81 rabbits sheep, a parrot and
snake,
France has within six months paid
In subsidies for new ships sSS,6OO,0OO.
Dr. A. Koch the professor OF Jour-
nalism at the University Of Heidelberg
not only lectures on his subject but
makes HIS pupils write editorials, re.
ports book reviews and criticisms Of
entertainments.
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that It was at The Hague peace con.
yentlon, called by the present car, that
necessary amendments were made to
the Geneva agreement, and the work
OF the Red Cross was extended TO the
naVles Of the world, II may be re.
marked In passing that America was
not one of the original sgnatory pow
ers either but IL was through Clara
Barton. the head Of the American so.
ciety In after years. that the victims OF
natural calamties, such as earthquakes
and floods. were added as subjects OF
Red Cross work, Incidentally, Russia
was also concerned In this, but as a
recipient. Al the time Of the great
Russian famine Miss Barton under
this very provision, organized mission
OF mercy that gained the undying graf.
itude Of the Slav empire.
In the present war the Russian plans
for Red Cross work are very extensive
st a recent meeting In ST. Petersburg
It was reported that 10000 beds, $500.
600 worth Of bread and $4,000 worth Of
meat had been prepared for shipment
The funds available for the work at
that time were s3,OOO,00o, and It was
planned TO spend yiO00O0O during the
first SIX months Of the war Count or.
loff Daydko0 has given 100000 for
hospital and medical use at the front.
OF this amount 100000 is to be- devoted
to the establishment OF school for
children made orphans BY the war.
Russla's Red Cross society As said 10 be
the richest In the world, The czarlna
is giving every encouragement to the
work, and the cars sister has volun.
teered 10 go to the front and assist In
the actual nursing OF the sick and
wounded.
In this humanitarian service Japan IL
not one whit behind her bigger adver.
sary. The Red Cross society In the
Land of the Rising sun was founded
In 1877 TO care for the victims Of the
rebellion I'm the southwest provinces.
II was then called the Hakuaishn, "the
society OF benevolence." At the end OF
the rebellion the organization was made
permanent to provide for other wars In
future, In 1856 the government became
signatory TO the Geneva articles of
agreement, and the association adopted
the name OF the Red Cross Society Of
Japan, lis scope Of work was enlarged
and rules were adopted for its perma-
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Inouye now became as ardent an ad-
yocate of modeml2ing his country as
he had before been a hater OF things
alien, So eager did he grow as a re-
form advocate that he often endanger-
ed his life. At one time he was way
laid, attacked with knives and left for
dead in the snow, Being revived by the
cold, he dragged himself homeward,
where he begged his mother for his
sword that he might commit harakarl,
the Japanese form of suicide, as he
considered the fact that he had been
attacked an insult and disgrace. His
voice was so weak, however, that his
mother did not understand him, and In
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was in 1868, but the young reformer by
very force of character came to the
forefront, and there he has remained.
He became premier and the trusted ad-
wiser Of the mikado. lie drafted the
new constitution and was It's chief adj
vocate until 1t was adopted, He was at
the head Of affairs in putting down the
famous Satsuma rebellion Tactful,
shrewd, knowing just how fast he could
go and not ALLEVIATE the people. he moved
steadily toward the goal he had in
view-the transformation Of his coun-
try into one of the enlightened and
therefore one Of the powerful nations of
the world. Restraining the more ar
dent reformers, diplomatic and gentle
Of speech, he succeeded In winning to
himself a personal following that held
him in power even when the majority
of the parliament or diet, as II was
called opposed his views, He was in
power at the time OF the Chlno-Japa-
nese war and had much to do in bring
ing about the brilliant result of that
struggle But In the succeeding nego-
tiations, when Russia and two other
powers combined TO wrest from Japan
the fruits of her victory, Ito suffered
from the resentment his people felt,
though he was In no sense TO blame.
They thought him too concliatory,
however, and he went out of power.
Later he came back to the premiership
for short time, but finally retired two
or three years ago, 1t must not be UNI
derstood, by the way, that he was con-
stantly premier even prior to the Chi
no.Japanese war; There were breaks.
for these were stormy times, but
through all the ups and downs Ito was
the giant figure,
In personal appearance this greatest
Of oriental statesmen is rather tall for
Jap, with a chunky body and strong
physique and, what is rare In the far
| east. an adult beard, His face is seam
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THE MEN BEHIND THE THRONE

the room by the hair. For this the COM
ing premier married her.
So close was the friendship between
Ito and Inouye that the former on more
than one occasion refused to take the
premiership unless his more extreme
and radical associate might be with
him in the cabinet. This friendship
Inouye fully returned, although often
impatient with what he considered the
too conservative and concllatory policy
Of his chief, The two were known as
the reform statesmen Of Japan.
Count Inouye was frequently the min
lister OF foreign affairs at other times
was finance minister and on one occa-
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DEsERET EVENING NEWS: SATURDAY, MARCH rs, 1904.

stead she wrapped him in cotton and
nursed him back TO life. II was at this
time that one Of the prettiest Incidents
In the life OF Ito occurred. He was at
tackled like his friend, but succeeded
In escaping after killing one of his
would be assassins, He fed TO the
home of geisha girl whom he loved,
and she hid him under the floor and
saved his life, refusing to disclose his
whereabouts even when dragged about
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ed and rugged and the two predolul-
nant characteristics are kindness and
shrewdness.
The story Of Kaoru Ipouye is SO in
terwoyen with that OF Ito that the two
should be told together. The men are
of almost the same age, were born In
the same province ana have been the
warmest friends from boyhood. lnouye
was always more fiery and aggressive
and so as a young man was more VIC
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-26

German society TO investigate meohan-
teal methods. attributes IL to better
payment" the lesser use of alcoholic
stimulants and the fact that his social
position depends entirely upon himself
England Is suffering from the most
serious failure Of the potato crop in
twenty-five years.
There were found In the Tlber last
year the bodies Of l6,5O9 dogs, 1856
cats, 1850 rats, i9l turkeys, pigeons,
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sion, about sixteen years ago, held the
portfolio OF education. He was also
minister to Berlin, position that his
son now holds.
As long ago as 1875 Japan was cast
ing slant eyes at Korea, and in that
year lnouye was sent on special mis-.
sion to that then Chinese dependency.
Il was at crucial time in the history
Of the Land OF the Morning Calm, and
the service rendered by the japanese
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-26

glass, An average window, six feet
high by four feet wide. contains 200
shell panes, which temper the heat and
light Of the sun and prevent blindness.
The three distinct aboriginal people
of South Africa are the Bushmen, Hot.
tentots and Katiirs,
with the assistance Of the latest ma.
chimes a piece of leather can be trans
formed into pair OF boots In thirty.
four minutes, In which time It passes