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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21

81 said TO the colored man who had
charge of the coats and hats, Now,
John, wish you would bring me my
hat He brought me hat that had
been worn for long time and was
very rusty and shabby, and l said to
him: This isn't my hat / wore good
one.' And then he replied. Mr.. Lincoln.
the good ones were all gone two hours
ago. So, John, the good Offices are ell
gone"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Crystal Ice Company.

The annual meeting of the Crys-
tai Ice Company vas recently held at
the Gfiire Of Messrs. Wolfe & Berry
in this city. All the officers who
have served so efficiently in the past
were reelected. The affairs of the
company were reported as being in
fine shape and they expect eros-
porous years business this year.
This company fills long felt want in
this city.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
GIVEN LARGER FIELD.
MIR. w. r. Elliott Comes to the Coun.
ty of Orangeburg.


The Winnsboro News and Herald
says:
"Mr. w. R. Elliott left Monday for
Orangeburg, where he goes to assist
in making arrangements for the
Farm Demonstration work in that
county. While Orangeburg is not
one of the eight counties in South
Carolina selected for the intensive
carrying on of this work to such an
extent as to have a special county
agent, yet an effort will be made to
have quite number Of these de-
monstration farms to be visited at
intervals in that and other counties
L. representatives of the govern
m4nt.
1.-The selection of Mr.. Elliott TO"
this position Of helping in some of
the nearby counties, where there is
no regular agent. was made by Mr..
J. P. Caldwell, the state agent II
Georgia for this same work. Mr.
Campell was here the past week, con-
ferring with Mr.. Elliott in regard TO
assisting in these other counties.
This will in no wise interfere with
his work here in Fairfield. He has
now more than so farmers, who have
signed up for demonstration work
Mr.. Elliott being selected for ad-
dirional work beyond mis- home coun-
ty at this time will be decidedly
in his favor for being chosen reg
ular field man, when the work IS en-
larpo1 in this state. as it Will be
within another year.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Change of Schedule.

There vas slight ch, Hnge OF
schedule on the Southern Rs llway
which went into effect OF Su. ndaE
Train No. - from Columbia z, 'lne
to Charleston will arrive hereat TEL
at 9:4S o'clock. Train No. 13 fro. U
Charleston going to Columbia viii.
arrive at 1885 O'Clock. Heretofore,
these trains passed this city at lie
tie after nine o'clock.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
MAY CAUSE "A SMILE.
A Column of Light Reading That
will Be Enjoyed
By All Who Like to Read Funny
and Witty Sayings from the Mag
azineS and Papers.
azines and Papers.

Stoekton's Chickens.
When Frank Stockton started out
with his Rudder Grange experiences he
undertook to keep chickens. One. old
motherly Plymouth Rock brought out
brood late in the fall, and Stockton
gave her a good deal Of attention. He
named each of the chicks after some
literary friend, among the rest Mary
Mapes Dodge. Mrs. Dodge was visit
ing the farm some time later, and, hap
pening to think Of her namesake, she
sald by the way. Frank. how does
little Mary Mapes Dodge get along"
1.-THE funny thing about little Mary
Mapes Dodge" said he, "is she turns
out to be Thomas Bailey Aldrich.'
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
CAN'T Re FOUND.
che friends Of Mi. j. II. Jenkins
Are Uneasy About Him.
he Came Up to orangeDurg From

BE Came up 70 OranSeDurS rToiii
His Home Near Rowesville on
Wednesday and Has Disappeared.
Mysterious disappearances are quite
common in large cities, but we very
seldom have to chronicle such events
in q town the size of Orangeburg,
but it seems that we are up against
such an event now. On last We'd
nesday Mr.. ]. H. Jenkins, who lives
about three miles from Rowesville,
came to Orangeburg to sell some
cotton, and after doing so most mys-
eriously disappeared. Where he
rent, or how ne went, no one seems
b know ,an6 his frinds are very un-
asy about him.
AS. stated above, Mr.. jenkins came
to this city ON Wednesday morning
EAST and brought three bales OF cot
ton with him to sell. He himself
brought one bale in a one-horse wa
gon and was followed by negro with
two bales on another wagon. After
reaching Orangeburg and disposing
OF his cotton, Mr.. jenkins put up his
team he drove to the city at the
stable of Mr.. N. W. Wertz, saying
he would either come back for the
team that afternoon or send for it
next morning. He failed to do eth
er, and on Thursday Mr.. Henry Jen-
kiDs, of this city, who Is a son OF the
missing man, went to the stable and
got the team.
On Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Jen-
kins called at the home OF his son,
who lives in this city, but did not
see him because ne was out. After
staying sometime Mr.. jenkins left
his sons residence, telling his daugh-
ter-in-law that he had to meet train
that night, and if he did not return
by bed time not to sit up for him as
it would be possibly very late before
the train came. He left the house
and that is the last time he was seen
or heard of in this. city. Where he
went or what became of the old gen.
tleman no one seems to know.
MIR. Jenkins, who is about seventy
wears Of age, is well known in this
city, and surrounding country, and
it would be an easy matter to locate
him If he was anywhere in this region
alive.
It is said one of his teams ran
away on Wednesday afternoon, but
this had nothing to do with his dis
appearance, as he was not in the We
hicle and possibly had nothing to dc
with that particular team as it was
In charge OF colored driver,
Just what has became of Mr.. Jen'
kins is the mystery that no one seems
to be able to solve. His relatives
and friends are very much distressed
about his disappearance and would
be glad to hear from him. In the
meantime a strict investigation
should be made in the matter, as thu
old gentleman may have been mur
dered and robbed.
Since the above was written VIZ
learn that Mr.. Jenkins was seen a
Fort Motto and at Kingsville on Sat
urdey. The supposition now is tha
the old gentleman is laboring under
some mind trouble and has wander
ed OF. We hope he, will be located
and brought back home, as his fam
fly and friends are greatly distressed
about him.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
DARING ATTEMPT AT IsoBBERY
Norway Merchants Quick Wit and
Courage Saved His Cash.

On last Saturday night very dar-
ing attempt at robbery was perpetrat-
ed at Norway, but was frustrated by
the quick wit and cool courage OF the
intended victim. About six o'clock,
when most Of the merchants and
their employees were at supper, three
negroes entered Mr.. Paul E. Glib
sons store on Lexington and Third
avenues and demanded his money,
one OF the negroes thrusting a pis-
tol in Mr.. Gibson's face and threat
ening him with death. Mr.. Gibson
kept his wits about him and pulling
out of his pocket his pipe pointed 1t
at the intruders like a pistol, where
upon they ran and made good their
escape in the darkness.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
One Of the Best.

The Fort Mill Times says: '"The
Times and Democrat, Of Orangeburg,
one of the best newspapers in the
State. has changed from weekly 10
semi-weekly. May prosperity con-
tinue Brother Sims way until he be-
comes able to issue his paper daily"
This is a gracious compliment Ger
which we thank the talented editor
of The Times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Gone to Her Reward.

Mrs. Frances Ann Rickenbaker,
wife of Mr.. J. D. Rickenbaker, died
at her home near Elloree last We'd
nesday week. ago after protracted
illness. Mrs. Rickenbaker was
about sixty-fiye years of age and had
been a member of the Methodist
Church for many years. She leaves
a husband and seven children to
mourn her death. She was highly
esteemed by large circle of rela-
tiyes and friends.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
A Model RcfOrmcr.

will Burns Is not preacher' yel
has caused fifty men to quit
no airing or using profane language
sWe our public roads, and here is
aionA ,cret, says the Hardy Herald.
the St ,.ns ca successfully worked
Mr.. BA ;,os of our nublic road he
seven m. the tie haulers. There is
converted :, stump, chuck hole or
not rocA seven miles Of road, and
crook In the ,ape is a thing Of the
profane Iangl our readers want to
past. III any o stopping profanity
try this plan o. V to do so.
they are at liber,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Go and See "DOt.

Go to Rickenbaker's Hall, Cam
eron, on Friday evening next, to see
Dot. the Miners Daughter, q
drama played by the young people
of that community. The admission
is 25 and IS cents. The proceeds of
the play will be used for the benefit
of the Cedar Grove School.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21

THOUGH ALL WE'RE FABLES.
Though all great deeds were proved but
fables fine;
Though earth's old story could be told
anew;
Though the sweet fashions loved of them
that sue
Were empty as the ruined Delphian
shrine;
Though God did never man in words be-
nign
With sense Of his great fatherhood en-
due:
Though life immortal were a dream un-
true.
And he that promised it were not divine;
Though soul. though spirit. were not ana
all hope
Reaching beyond the bourn melted away:
Though virtue had no goal and good no
scope.
But both were doomed to end with this
our clay;
Though all these were not. to the 'un-
graced heir
Would this remain-to live as though they
were.
jean Ingelow.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
GaIIantry In Church.

Gallantry In Church.
One Sunday during high mass at u In
the chapel of the little village of Glen
gariff three ladies Of the Protestant
faith were obliged to take shelter from
one Of those heavy summer showers
which so frequently occur in the south
of Ireland. The officiating priest
knowing who they were and wishing
10 appear respectful to them, stopped
down to his attendant or clerk. who
was on his knees. and whispered to
him, "rhree chairs for the Protestant
ladies'" The clerk mlstook the words
stood up and shouted out to the con-
gregation, Three cheers for the Prot
cstant ladies'" which the congregation
Immediately took up and gave three
hearty cheers. while the clergyman
stood dumfounded.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
They Got OFF

On Friday afternoon the case
against Wood Tanning, John w.
Jones and Lucious Carmichael for
murder was tried. and for want of
evidence to convict Solicitor Hide
brand did not ask for a verdict
against them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Thu Good Ones Were Gone.

In 1868 after the fall OF Ficksbufg'
a man came to Lincoln seeking an Of
flee. de had known Lincoln very We'll
In the early fifties, but had drifted
south. He wanted an Office and a
good one, and he was very 1mporeu-
nate.
At last Mr.. Lincoln said to him:
"John, when was young man about
the time I first went to Springfield to
live. ] was Invited to a dance. and !
was very proud Of the invitation.
remember that | bought n ne" nal
and a very good one, for ii cost me
more than any other hat | had ever
bought, and | was very proud to wear
if to the dance. Well, enjoyed my
self SO much at this hop that stayed
very late, about the last one to leave
as 1 remember and as ! was ready 10
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
NO MONEY FOR THE EDIsTo.
Congress Will Not Spend Money On
Rivers This Year.

The Washington correspondent of
the News and Courier says the Sec
refary of War on Saturday sent a
communication to Congress, in which
he, recommended that no money be
spent at this time on the. north and
south forks of the Edisto River in
the attempt to make them navigable.
It is pointed out that while some
advantage might be gained by max
ing these streams navigable for raft
ing purposes, the scheme is not OF
sufficient Importance to warrant the
expenditure of any money at this
time by the Government.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Price of Cotton,

Last week TIE price of cotton ad-
vanced one cent or more in price,
but it went off little on Saturday.
We have always believed that cotton
would go up in price about this
time.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Badly Burned.

While playing around a wash pot
ON Saturday the dress Of a little girl
of Willie Adams, colored resident
of the Fork, caught fire and she was
so badly burned that she can hardly
live. The girl was about three years
old.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Loncworth and LorgfeIloW.

Longworth and Longfellow.
Shortly before his marriage to Alice
Roosevelt Congressman Longworth was
presented at q. large reception to Sam
uel Longfellow, a brother Of the poet.
Longworth was just then In a some
what ratified condition because OF the
notoriety showered upon him by a
gratuitous press.
He did not know what to say, and
so he said only:
"our names are almost similar, aren't
they?"
Mr.. Longfellow smiled kindly. .,
EYES," he quickly quoted; worth
makes the man and the lack of 1t the
fellow"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Wont YOu Help Us.

We want to raise at least one
thousand dollars during the months
of February and March and we hope
every subscriber who owes us will
settle as soon as possible.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Returns to Germany.

Consul Herman l.. Spahr has re-
turned to his post at Breslau, Ger
many. 1t will be some time before
he visits his native land again.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Magazines mt Cheap Rates.

Magazine readers will do we'll to
send for clubbing rates of the lead
ing magazines to the Orangeburg
Subscription Agency before placing
their orders.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Her Redeeming Feature.

Her Redeen,ins Feature.
An only son had just told the family
that he was engaged and to whom.
Ma-What, that girl? Why, she
squints.
Sister-She has absolutely no style.
Auntie-Red headed, isn't she?
GrandIna-I'm afraid she's fidgety.
Uncle--She hasn't any money.
First Cousin-She doesn't look strong
Second Cousin-She's stuck up.
Third Cousin-She's an eXtravagant
thing.
The Son fhoughtfully)-Well. she
got one reGeeming feature, anyhow.
Chorus What's that?
The Son-She hasn't relative on
earth.
Pa-Grab her, my boy; grab her!
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Severe Case of Grip.

Mr.. l.. II. Wannamaker, Jr., has
been confined to his home several
days with sevree case of gripp.
We hone he will soon be out.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
New Testament Wisdom.

Little Mabel's grandfather had been
reading the New Testament to her,
and the parallels seemed to arrest her
attention. Her mother, going into the
kitchen about dinner time. overheard
Mabel talking in peremptory man-
ner to the servants. When asked what
she had been saying, she replied:
"Oh, nothing. / was only telling
those wicked and slothful servants to
hurry up ner."-Lippincott's.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
vcrs HOnOrcd.
OranScburg Law.

orahSeptf% Law. has been cleo
Hon. T. NJ. RagSor he State Bar
ted vice-president of Tirst Circuit
Association from the has been
and Major W. L. Glaze from the
chosen General Counsel
same circuit.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
An Honest Opinion.

An Honest Opinion.
Mrs. Ruggles Of South pittsburg Wis
tied the Carnegie institute and had
been much interested in the statuarS
on exhibition there.
On giving an account of the trip to
n neighbor she said, 81 have seen that
fellow what they call Adonis. and I've
seen Rugglcs, and OF the two give me
Rugglcs."-Lippincott's.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Went to Hear Sousa's Band.

A number of our citizens went up
to Columbia on Friday to hear Sou
sa's Band.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Valentines! Valentines!

Sims Book Store has a lot OF
handsome Valentines on sale. Call
before they are picked over.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
ANY Other Name Would Do as Well.

Any Other Name Would Do as Well.
A dignified gentleman was trying 20
read in crowded railroad train. Among
the passengers was lady with
sprightly little blue eyed girl with gold
cn hair and an inQuisitive tongue. She
asked the dignified gentleman numer-
Gus questions, played with his watch
chain and cndeavorcd to determine hy
means OF the buttons on his walstcoat
whether he was rich man, poor man.
beggar man or chief
The mother fairly beamed upon him.
He was becoming nervous and, turn
ing to the lady, said:
MADAM. what do you call this sweet
little child:"
Ethel" replied the mother, with a
smile.
please call her, then. ."-Everybodv' s.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
The Bishops Job

The Bishops Job.
a bishop was staying with friend
in a country house. On Sunday morn
ing as he passed through the library he
found small boy curled up in Dig
chair. deeply interested in a book.
care you going to church, Tom" he
asked.
''No, sir" he replied.
"Why, l am"
you've got to 60 It's your job
Ladies' Home Journal.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
About Eleven Head.

About Eleven Head.
An evangelist journeying through
darkest South Carolina stopped at a
cabin swarming with children and ask
ed of the young negress who responded
to his knock how many children she
had.
"Wen, I've buried some. Of co'se, but
liyin' ! reckon got bout 'leven head
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Mack and Neck,

Neck and Neck.
The lawyer for the plaintiff had hn-
ished his argument, and counsel for the
defense stepped forward to speak,
when the new judge interrupted him.
His eyes were filed with wonder and
admiration for the plea Of the plain
tiff
Defendant need not speak" he said.
Plaintiff wins"
"But, your honor" said the attorney,
"at least let me present my case"
"Well, go on, then"
The lawyer went ahead. When he
had finished the judge gaped in even
greater aStoniShment.
Don't it beat all"' he exclaimed
"Now defendant wins"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21

You Can't Paint the Lily.
A girl was asked to explain why men
never kiss each other, while women
do. She replied. Men have something
better to kiss; women haven't
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-21
Natural Enough.

Natural Enough.
A suffering man was once arraignec
before magistrate.
"yThat is your name?' asked the
magistrate.
"S-s-s-s-sis-s-s.s," began the prisoner.
"What's that?'
"S-s-s-s-sis-s-s-s, Kissed the stutterer.
ellis names Sisson," interrupted the
policeman who had made the arrest.
"He suffers
$50 it seems. What's he charged
with?''
81 don't know, your honor" said the
policeman. "It sc - to be soda Wa
ter"
Simple and Logical.
i. A teacher observed what he thought
a lack of patriotic enthusiasm In one
Of the boys under his instruction.
"Now, Tommy" said he, "tell US
what you would think If you saw the
stars aud stripes waving over the field
Of battle"
81 should think that the wind was
blowlng."-Ladles' Home Journal.
The Washington times., 1908-11-29

Heavy twO-inch post Brass Beds,
with large caps, fourteen filters,
brass roller casters, and fine lac
quering.
The Washington times., 1908-11-29
Haitian RevoH Gro4Uing;
Rebels MoUing on Capital
State Department Receives Advices Stating That For
egn Interests Are UnSafe-Go Government Troops
Meet With ReverSes

Dispatches from Haiti received at
the state Department indicate that
the revolt of AugUste Simon. governor
general OF the southern province, has
assumed proportions far more serious
than vas at first supposed, that the in
surgents are marching upon the cap
ital Port au Prince. and that the gov
eminent is lettering
Dispatches from Minister Furniss tell
OF the defeat Of the government troops
in the vicinity of Aux Cages and the
march of the revolutionists upon the
capital. The distance between the two
POINTS is between 30 and 800 miles. so
that a serious engagement is imminent
Unless the insurgents should be
checked there is every reason to sup
pose that a condition OF chaos viii en-
sIe, which will probably call FOR vigor-
Gus action on the part OF the powers TO
protect foreign interests in the island
The cruiser Tacoma, which left Guam
taEamO Friday, has arrived at Cayes.
II Is expected that Commander Hood
will so 10 Port aU Prince, in view Of
the shifting CT the scene OF hOstilities,
and viii report from there.
The Washington times., 1908-11-29
CATTLE INTERESTS
ASK QUARANTINE
Live Stock Sanitary Board
Asks Barrier for All
Maryland.

BALTIMORE. M, Nov. 2s.-Ap-
peals were made 20 the State I've
stock sanitary board today by repre-
sentatives OF the local stOcl1yards. and
Of the railroads in the State, to ex-
tend the quarantine now in effect on
the KnelIer farm, in Carroll county,
10 every county in the State with tn @
view Of preventing the movement of
live stock, excepting horses and mules,
from one county TO another, - from
one farm to another
At the time the local interests were
appearing before the members or the
line OF steamers were making desper-
ate efforts to gain authority from
Washington to load 500 head of cattle
and 1000 head of sheep destined for
England. Secretary Wilson, however.
was obdurate, and refused TO allow the
stock to leave the State.
It is urged that II orders were
issued preventing the movement Of
cattle from one county to another
within the State, it would tend to
speedily eradicate the mouth and foot
disease ia tAis State, which was dis
covered on the farm in Carroll county
and which caused the Secretary Of the
Agricultural Department TO quarantine
Maryland
The Ii,e stock board declined to act
''ra aho@vr1a Of Or y. II Mackie the
State veterinarian, and Secretary War
- D4J Dc-.uCd 10 consider the
recommendation early Monday morn
ing and adopt such precautions as the
situation seemed to Warrant.
The Washington times., 1908-11-29
DECEMBER NOT BAD.
SAYS WEATHER MAN
Normal Temperature, SO De
greeS; Lowest, Is Below;
Highest, 70 Above.

In bulletin covering the records of
the Weather Bureau for thirty-seven
years, December IS pictured as a very
comfortable month for the residents of
Washington. The temperature did fan
to Is degree below zero on December Is,
1850. and it ranged upward to % degrees
above zero on December 4, 1873, but the
normal temperature for the month as
determined by the thiTty-seven years is
the pleasant and exhilarating mark of
So degrees above zero.
In issuing the bulletin portraying the
past Deeembers, Prof. George Z, Hunt,
who is in charge OF the observatory,
takes pains to warn readers that they
should not cOnstrue II In any way as a
forecast Of the coming month.
The Warmest December Of the past
was that of 1883. when the temperature
showed a mean Of 50 degrees above. The
normal precipitation has been 333
inches. The greatest was $50 inches
i'm 1901, and the least was Is inches in
1859. The greatest amount of preciplta-
ton on any one day occurred Deem Der
IL, 1883, when it was go inches. The
greatest snowfall recorded occurred De
eember %, 1890 when ten inches fell