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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Stole a Watch.

A colored girl, named Mary Oliver,
was found guilty by the Mayor yes
terday and sentenced to rine Of $50
for stealing a watch and some other
articles from the home Of Mr.. R. E.
Wannamaker, where sne was en-
ployed as nurse. The theft was
committed several days ago, but she
was only arrested and brought to
trial on yesterday.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
LOCAL ITEMS
PICKED UP HERE AND THERE BY
OUR REPORTERS.
Brief Newsy Paragraphs From All
Parts of Orangeburg County and
Vicinity.

Parts of Orangeburg County and
Vicinity.
Don't forget TO register.
On Thursday night very pleasant
dance was given in Barton's Hall.
Don't forget the Band Concert
on the Court House Square this af-
ternoon,
Anyone in need of Gillette Safety
Racer blades can get them at Sims
Book Store.
We had pleasant call from Mr.
Smith, cf the Dorchester Eagle, who
| is in the city for a few days.
Bryan's speech accepting the Dem
ocratic nomination will be found III
full on the first and fifth pages.
Tuesday afternoon the Amatuers
met the Clerks on the diamond and
defeated them by q score of 10 to 5
Mr.. H. E. Garrick killed eighteen
snakes in one nest on his plantation
in Willow Township, near Norway
last Monday.
Rev. E. NJ. Lightfoot has just re-
turned to this city from a two weeks
visit to Latta, where he conducted a
successful meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. L. Sims and two
Youngest children, who have been ur
in North Carolina for several weeks
returned home yesterday.
Call at Sims Book Store and look
over the new copyright books they
have received and which they are
selling at so cents each.
The Band of Hope and the Tenn.
perance Chapter will sell ice cream
on the Court House Square on Fri.
day afternoon, the 2Sth of August.
The Orangeturg Amateurs played
Bamberg very poor game of ball
at Bamberg on Wednesday afternoon
and were defeated by score OF
IA to 5.
There will be a game of ball at
the College Park Monday afternoon
between the Bankers and Elks. II
is said that the Clerks will challenge
the winners.
Four negroes were brought to this
city from Creston Wednesday night
and locked n the Jail here to await
trial on the charge of breaking into
some freight cars at that place.
The members of the Young Ladies
Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church will serve ice
cream on the Court House Squale
on this afternoon during the band
concert.
The Hon. Thomas F. Brantley has
gone to Lincoln, Neb., where he took
part in the official notification OF
the Democratic standard-bearer on
Wednesday as the South Carolina
representative.
Every citizen is urged to register
for the coming primary. The books
will remain open until August 81
and the supervisors Of registration
will also visit each township for the
convenience of those W rs who do
not come to the city.
Mr.. j. M. Bell, of this county, at
tended last Friday and Saturday at
Brewington, in Clarendon County
the reunion of the Clarendon Guards
This company originally lead 100
men in it when it marched away to
the war. Only twelve men were at
the reunion.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
ORIGIN OF THE OCTOPUS.
How the Mail Order Business Had Its
Beginning.


In view Of the fight against the mail
order business now being made
throughout the country in the interests
of the local merchants. brief article
In the magazine called System on the
origin of the mail order trade Is high.
ly interesting. While the founder of
the business and others engaged there.
in are engaged in a perfectly leSiti-
mate calling. there can be no doubt
that this constantly expanding mail
order business Is real octopus. 1t
reaches out it's millions Of tentacles to
the farthest corners Of the country.
seizing and raking in the dollars which
should be left in circulation around
home. These dollars are the lifeblood
of the community. and the mail order
octopus sucks them out Of the commu-
nity's system.
Forty-seven years ago, says System.
young man. then clerk In q small
general store at St. Joseph, Mich, OBJ
served with some satisfaction that res
idents of many smaller towns miles
distant could be attracted from the
tradesmen Of their own village to this
selling center.
Four years later. as q salesman In
Chicago mercantile house. he observed
with increasing attention the number
Of letters that came to this establish
ment bearing small orders from resi-
dents of distant towns and from farm
ers living miles away in the agricul-
tural sections Of southern Illinois. In
diana. Iowa and Nebraska.
Another period Of three years, and.
having served as buyer and then con-
nected with a St. Louis house. he stop
ped at a town that stood as country
seat In southwestern Missouri. He was
in small store which had attained
the position. despite the limitations as
to extensiveness imposed by its rural
location, Of the smart retailing concern
Of the little city. The proprietor had
Just inclosed a small parcel, In an en-
velope.
Here, Jim," the latter called to a
clerk; take this over to the postoffjce.
It's for Mrs. Henderson, over at Green
ridge It's surprising" he continued.
| turning to the visitor. "how the folks
over at Greenridge-one of the small
towns within thirty mile radius
stick to me. have good many GUS
toners over there. Some Of 'em write
almost every week for goods. The
storekeeper over there doesn't seem to
hold his people very we'll. Guess he
doesn't give satisfaction"
And these things. turned over In the
mind Of Montgomery Ward, gave ger
minatlon Of the idea. then crude in Its
| imperfection, of retailing direct to the
customer by mail. If these people
and the towns and the agricultural
reaches of the west were taking on
population Of vigorous, hardworking,
| ambitious folk who wanted the best
they could get for their money-would
buy through letter outside their OWL
towns, and at that without any spe-
cial material inducement being extend
ed them. why could not trade be
built up If the purveyor would cater
direct to these people and offer them
attractive advantages of lower prices.
good service and honest goods?
The young man Is now the head Of
great Chicago mail order house that
bears his name-the pioneer In new
industry.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Read the Advertisements.

Read the announcements Of your
merchants in this issue. Many a
dollar has been saved by careful
persual of merchants ad. When
business man advertises for your
patronage he not only has q line of
goods that "speaks but there may
be some article or articles listed that
you desire and that it may be ad-
vantageouss to buy at this time.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Moonlight Picnic.

On Wednesday evening the young
people OF the Cameron neghborhood
were given treat when Messrs.
Fielder Evans, Cleveland Ulmer and
Will Stoudemire gave moonlight
picnic on the lawn of Mr.. Frank
Dantzler, near Cameron. These
young gentlemen were the hosts of
about 100 invited guests, who, 1t is
needless to say, had a very nice
time
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Gained in Weight.

Mr.. VIM. R. Raines, 1903 Will
iiams Street, was run down in health
was weak and suffered from stomach
trouble for a long time. Used Globe
Tonic and now feels like another
man. Has gained in weight and is
entirely cured of stomach trouble.
Samples free or 81 size bottles for
soc. IA S. Broughton Street, (Crum
Building.O
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Registration Appointments.

The county board of registration is
now making up it's list of appoint
ments over the county. These ap-
pointments will be kept druing the
month of September and they in
clude eighteen places. The Times
and Democrat will publish on Tues
day a list Of the places and dates OF
the appointments.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
CHILDREN DAY EXERCISES
held at the Bowman Baptist Church
OH Last Sunday.

Bowman, Aug. 12.-Special: Chill
dren's Day Exercises was held at
the Baptist Church here last Sunday.
A large crowd, including number
OF visitors, was present and spent a
pleasant hour witnessing the eXercis-
es. Superintendent John II. Patrick
handed this correspondent the pro-
gram of exercises requesting the
publication of the same in the county
papers.
Song, Bringing in the Sheaves.
Parable of the Sower.
Prayer, by Superintendent.
Song, Work for the night is COM
ing.
Recitation, by ViTgie Cook.
Recitation by Willis Canady.
Sowing Time-by Clayton Godfrey
and Fred Canady.
Recitation by Eva HutchIns.
Little Chatter Box, by May Pat
rick.
Dy SOuilSs.
One Little Penny, by ten small
children.
Song, Little Feet.
Recitation by Maud Ulmer.
Recitation by Doshia Patrick.
Recitation by May Belle Hair.
Recitation by Bessie Cook.
Recitation by Estelle Hilton.
The Seed and the Sower, by Il
children.
Song, Rescue the Perishing.
Recitation, by Pearl G odfrey.
Recitation by Edyth Rast.
Recitation by Ennis Cook.
Recitation by Stella Hair.
Recitation by Fannie Cook.
Gleamings< of Gospel Light, by 3
girls.
Song, Send the Light.
Recitation by August Fralix.
Song, God Be With You Till We
Meet Agan.
Ten minutes talk on Missions.
Benedcition.
The Superintendent states that
about ten dollars was raised and
will be applied to the Missionary
Fund Dundee.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
County Campaign Meetings.

Norway, 18th; Canaan, 14th;
Pine Hill, 10; Orangeburg, night OF
the goth. The Senatorial campaign
party will be here on the 21st.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Rev. Liehtfoot Will Preach.

Rev. Lightfoot will preach on Sun
day night at the Baptist Church on
the subject: Moral or Legal Act,
which," This sermon is one of the
series in the campaign against sin
which is being waged in this city
Rev. Lightfoot will suggest remedy
for our short comings.
Two Mile Swamp-L. W. Bars,
Lucius Darnell.
Vance-W. A. Avinger, Felix P
Shuler and A. P. Avinger, mana
gers and S. F. Dantzler, clerk.
Willow Straightout-E. W. Blake
J. A. Reed and Eugene Cue.
Woodford-A. q. Stroman, W. P
Smith and P. l.. Wingard.
Zion-J. E. Mack, H. A. Gibson
and A. L. Smoak.
Robt. Lide,
Chairman.
J. A. Berry,
Robt. E. Copes,
Secretaries.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14

There never was a pretty girl so
stupid that she couldn't fool the
cleverest man OF her acquaintance
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14

It takes only self-control to toler-
ate your relatives; it takes will pow
or to be nice to them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14

A blind actor should be able to
act with feeling.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
TOD SLOAN SCORES THE
BELMONT RACE MEETING
Former Premier Jockey Calls Form
ReversaIs More Frequent and the
Jockeys Performances Poorer
Than Ever Before
By TOD SLOANE.

NEW YORK, June 3.-The Belmont
meeting, which is rapidly drawing to
close, will be remembered as one of the
most disastrous meetings for faVorites
and favorite players that has been
known in American turf history. The
opening day at Brooklyn, with the big
handicap, will be a welcome change to
all except the bookies, and let us all
hone that there we shall not be con-
fronted with the startling reversals of
form that have characterized this meet
ing just drawing to close, says j. Iod
Sloan, the noted jockey.
All form reVersals shown at the pres
ent meeting have generally been laid to
the fault of the course being run the
wrong way for the horses, but some of
the most startling changes in form have
been shown by horses that have started
several times over the course.
1t would be just as well for followers
of Jockey mounts to not consider ]. Lee
or MusSrave too seriously, as the lat
ter has entirely lost his nerve since his
fall. and will be a long time getting
back into his old form. AS for j. Lee,
he has neither hands, head nor seat,
and can find the longest way around the
track at all times, which Will not
gather anything over the Gravesend
course.
Little Gilbert, who made his debut
Tuesday. is certainly a good boy from
the reports received of him from Cali
fornia, and the sharp turns at Grave
send should just suit him. Garner and
Dugan will be quite able to take care
of themselves, as they are both boys
of nerve and judgment.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
RECTOR'S HUNDRED-YARD
RECORD UNDER SUSPICION
Belief Is Current That University OF
Virginia Sprlnter Did Not Make
the Distance In Time
Credited

The startling sprinting performances
of James Rector of the University of
Virginia have stirred all the American
athletic critics to action. These are
the people who go to every meeting of
the year, and they are giving a loud
laugh to the notion of any man being
able to run 100 yards in 2-5 seconds.
AS for that performance of Rector's
it is said that he had strong wind at
his back, which invalidates the record,
of course. Still, running in 2-5 Sec
onds, even with a breeze behind, is
feat that no other sprinter ever accom-
plished. Eleven years ago in Chicago
Johnny Crum of Iowa ran the century
in 8 4-5 seconds. with a gale behind.
The wind prevented the acceptance of
that performance-then a worlds rec
ord. Crum had just gone back, just
after beating Ernie Ramsdell of Penn
sylVania, and all the great eastern run
ners In the intercollegiate champion
ships. Crum was a sure 10 seconds
man without any faVoring breezes.
Dan Kelly's 100 yards in 8 35 Sec
onds is still disputed by many critics.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
EDWIN T. FRYER WINS FOURTH
RACE AT EMERYvILLE TRACK
Old CampaIgner Takes Livermore
Handicap In Hard Drive from
Johnny Lyon and J. c.
Clem

SAN FRANCISCO. June 3-The
Livermore Handicap at Emeryville to-
day was won by Edwin T. Fryer in a
hard drive. Johnny Lyons was a close
second. Results:
sentha, 1O7 (McIntyre), won; Mabel Hol-
lander. 100 (E. SULLIVAN, second; Black
Mate. 1O7 (Riley). third. Time, 1913 as.
Orelio, Elcazador, Koresilany, BERTHE A.
Aftermath, Bromina, Rose Cherry, Duke of
Orleans and Emily NJ. finished named.
Second race, four and half furlongs.
purse--Lee Rose 119 (McIntyre), won; Han
nah Louise, 103 (Kirschbaum). second;
Mauretania, 1O9 (Rettig). third. Time,
.53 As. Ocean Queen, Right Easy. Horace
H.. Seattle. My Nurse and Pallas finished
named
Third race, Futurity course. selling
Hereafter, 1O2 (walsh). won; Preen. 110
(Ross) second; Pal 106 (Harris), third.
Time, 1908 AS. Fred Bent Lord Provost,
Iyanita and Saint Or finished as named
Fourth race, mile and an eighth, Liver
more handicap-Edwin T. Fryer, 81 (Kirsch-
baum), won; Johnny Lyons. los (Hayes).
second; ]. c. Glen, 95 tRoss). third. Time.
1859 1-5. Boggs. Massa and Janeta hn-
ished as namsd
Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth selling
High Gun, los SANDY, won; Convent Bell
105 (Walsh) second; Be Thankful. 101 INC
Intvre). third. Time, 1:46 LIS. Stand over,
Mill Song Rubinon, Kermit and Hand Maid
en- finished as named
Sixth race mile and a sixteenth selling
Lady Kitty, los (Ross) won; Eckersall, ll4
(Kirschbaum), second; Mendon, Ill &C. Mil
Ier) third Time, 1:46 4-5. Fastoso. Ben
volio Follie E., George. Kilborn and Blue
Eyes finished as named.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
POLYTECHNIC IS
NOW CHAMPION
MANUAL LADS WIN DECIDING
CONTEST FROM HIGH
Winners viii Now Go After Southern
California Baseball Championship.
Much Enthusiasm Is Displayed
Over Yesterdays Victory
Polytechnic I Los Angeles o

The Los Angeles boys turned out in
force yesterday afternoon, fully re-
solved to wipe out Fridays defeat by
putting the cleaner on the Polytechnic
in the second and deciding game of the
county championship series. For the
second consecutive time, however, the
puzzling deliveries of Lafferty, backed
by the steady machine-like work of the
infield, proved to be too much for the
l.. A. lads, and the most important
game of the season went to Polytechnic
by the score of 1 to O.
The game was a pitchers battle from
start to finish. Beamer of l.. A. had
the Polytechnic sluggers at his mercy
up to the ninth inning, eleven of them
having windmilled and only four reach
ing first by safe hits. Lafferty pitched
a no-hit game and from the first he
had the l.. A. aggregation completely
hoodooed. His control was not up to
the wark of Beamer's, however. both
Hersh and Howard being hit by his de-
liveries.
The features of the game were two
pretty running catches. both made by
Pratt of Polytechnic. The first looked
good enough for a sure two-bagger,
while the second Pratt pulled off the
left field bleachers.
In the third lining, with two Poly
technic men on bases and two outs,
Beamer passed up a man, end a clean
hit of any kind would have brought in
a run for Polytechnic, but the next man
famed the air at the next three and
then ran on the third strike. The man
from third was touched out by the
pitcher at home, retiring the side.
Again in the sixth Poly came near
scoring, the first two men up getting
safe hits and being advanced by Me-
lones sacrifice. Price made an attempt
to score from third when a ball was
muffed by the catcher. but was touched
before he could reach the plate.
The only time L. A. looked dangerous
was in their half of the sixth, when
Sefton reached first on a bad error by
Bibo Of Polytechnic and was advanced
to third on sacrifices by the next two
men. That was as far as he got, how
ever. the next man up flying out.
Neither team scored until the ninth
inning, when Melone managed to con-
meet with one of Beamer's swift ones
for a two-base hit He stole third on
the next ball pitched and came home on
a short bingle by Pratt to short, bring
ing in the winning run.
AS Polytechnic has won the county
league championship they are now look
ing forward to arranging game with
some first class northern team.
The complete score was as follows:
POLYTECHNIC
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
RED PERKINS HAS
FLOURISHING LEAGUE
INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION
SHOWS UP WELL
Official Umpire Sustained in Last
Nights Meeting-Snappy Schedule
Is Arranged for Next SUM-
days Games

At a meeting last night of the di-
rectors of the Independent league.
one of Red Perkins flourishing base
ball organizations, Umpire Bouett, the
official Indicator man of the league.
was sustained in his action in filming
players Strong and White of the Luke's s
team for Grabbing" on the field of
battle.
Reports show that this league is in
most flourishing financial condition. as
there is exactly $3.50 in the treasury.
Red reports that Grayson of the Salt
Lakes has been secured for the Home
Council team and also that Gus Mast,
formerly with the Santa Monica team
of the California Winter league, has
been added to the same organization
A pitcher and also q catcher are wanted
for the Meeks for next Sundays game.
A catcher also is needed for the VIE
land team.
The following schedule was made for
next Sunday:
At Thirty-eighth and Alameda-Wie-
land VS.. Home Council.
At Florence-Florence VS.. Pendos.
At Thirty-eighth and Santa Fe-
Lukes VS.. Meeks.
In conjunction with the baseball
game at the latter grounds there will
be a boxing exhibition between Frank
Carsey and Peter Sullivan, the two
fighters.
1t has been decided to split the WIN
ming money in the Independent league
in such a manner that the first team
will win an approximate prize of $50.
and the second team will accumulate
about s45.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
SECOND GAME TAKEN BY
M'CREDIE'S AGGREGATION
JoHNSoN'S TRIPLE IN THIRD
BRINGS THREE RUNS
Portland Finally Noses Into Winning
List After Hard Struggle with
League Leaders at North
ern Town
STANDING OF THE CLUBS

Special to The Herald.
PORTLAND. June "a nice three
base hit by Ote Johnson with the bases
full in the third inning was responsible
for the defeat of the Angels by Port
land this afternoon in a fast game, full
of many exciting moments. Walter
Nagle was on the mound for the An
gels, as Dillon has been pitting his
best twiriers against the league con-
tenders He failed to prove a mystery
to the Beavers, however, as the Win
ners took nine comfortable swats off
his delivery.
Kinsella allowed the leaders only five
hits, but these came in punches. The
local pitcher was unsteady toward the
end of the game and the bases We're
full when the last Seraph went out
1t was the third inning alone that
proved fatal for the Los Angeles ball
players, for in the other periods they
had more than an even break. Nagle
made two costly errors and Wheeler
added the other mistake on the Angel
sheet. The tall twirler redeemed him.
self by slamming out double. Ellis
shared Johnsons honors with a three
bagger Following is the complete
story of the game:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
MAY LOSE MICHIGAN COACH
BY MISUNDERSTANDING
Failure Of President Baer May Cause
Loss of Schultz to Occidental
Football Team. Next
Year

AS q result of a Misunderstanding
Henry r. Schultz may not be secured
as football coach by Occidental next
season. Schultz wrote President Baer
some time ago. applying for the posi-
tion, and President Baer not pelng
willing to accept him without recon-,
mendation, waited until he returned
from his recent Kansas City trip before
deciding definitely When he returned
he found that Schultz was wanted by
other eastern schools, so he imme-
diately telegraphed. but so far has not
secured him.
Schultz is a pupil of Yost and be-
lieves In the hurry-up style of football,
which has seldom been seen on the
coast. He played for years on the
University of Michigan team and in
1905 was chosen by Walter Camp as
second man for guard on the ALL
America team.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
RESULTS AT eRAvEsEND

GRAVESEND, n. Y, June 3.-ResuIts-
First race, 6 furlongs-Simple Honours won,
Frizette second. Frank Lord third; time
1903 3-5.
Second race, steeplechase. mles--Del Can
Ia won. St. Keven second. Ironsides third;
time 1852.
Third race, 5la furlongs-Rose Fenton won,
Biackford second, Moorish King third; time
1:T.
Fourth race, / 1-16 miles-Dandelion won,
Earl G. second. Rifeman third; time l;47.
Fifth race, 1B miles-Bad News won LORD
stanhope second, Masaniele third; time
1:53 As.
Sixth race 5h furlongs-Rose Beaumont won,
Lady Hubbard second, Niger Baby third;
time 1908.
Seventh race, 5M furlongs-Shahdale won.
waponoca second, Racquet third; time 1:O7 4-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
WILLIE keller PLAYED ON
TWO TEAMS IN ONE DAY
In Reminiscent Mood Former New
York American Lacquer Tells of
Playing Alternately with
Opposing Mines

During a tanning bee in the camp
of the New York Americans, Willie
Keeler sprung one that has long been
forgotten.
The midget was talking of quick
changes of players from one club to
another and how in 1893 he played
center field for the Giants on the
morning of the Fourth of July, and
was at third base for Brooklyn in the
afternoon game, the trade having been
made by telephone between the games
Willie Keeer went away wrong last
season because of sickness, but he
has come back again and is as good as
he was in the days when he was with
Baltimore. The best proof of his being
there with the ginger is that he is be-
ginning to fight the umpires when they
are wrong, and his throwing to the
plate to catch runners is such that few
will take chance of scoring when
Willie gets the ball.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04
NAVY OVERWHELMS
ARMY IN BASEBALL
WEST POINT TEAM IS HOPE
LESSLY OlITCLASSED
Ten Thousand Persons, Including
Navy Secretary Newberry, Turn
Out to Witness Annual Strug-
gle at Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 3.-Navy 16,
army g.
This is the brief story of todays
game. which attracted a crowd of about
10000 persons, including Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy Newberry and
party of friends.
The West Point nine was hopelessly
outclassed, Douglas pitching proving
a puzzle, while Hyatt, West Points
slabman, was batted very freely and his
support was bad. Score:
H E
NAVY ..2 o 3 0 0 8 Ole IS I
ARMY .. 0 0 0 0 3 16 IL
Batteries-Lamphere and Hambach, Hy-
att. Gouser and McCcach. Bases on balls
OF Douglas 6, off Lamphere l. on Hyatt q
struck out-By Douglas H. by Hyatt 3.
Umpire-Rigler of the National league.