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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

beside the wolf. Whatley leaped from
the saddle, and the wolf sprang
straight for his throat.
Whatley's upraised hand was ready
for him. TIe seized the lower jaw OF
the wolf in grip like wise and held
him. The others dashed up, the collar
and chain were put on old Dog Eat
er, and wire was wound round his
head. Weary and vanquished. his
naughty spirit broken for the time be-
ing, he was led behind the pony into
Groom. At sight Of the terror Of the
plains the people gave three cheers for
Whatley.
When the townspeople learned the
particulars Of the capture. they were
dumfounded. Whatley was compelled
to answer many Inquiries as TO whelh.
cr it was not dangerous to capture
wolves barehanded. especially to seize
them by the jaw. Said he:
"No; have caught scores Of coyotes
and other kinds Of wolves, but | never
found them troublesome to handle. The
secret Of it Is that wolf cannot bite
until after he has rested few min
utes. When he runs mile or two at
a high rate Of speed, his tongue swells.
filling his mouth, and until he can
blow a few minutes he is powerless to
bite you.
His two long tusks are used to cnt
with, but l never give them chance
to side swipe' me. l manage to grab
them just as they make a leap at my
neck, and that settles 1t.
~ have read about John Abernathy
catching them alive. but he uses heavy
gloves to protect his hands. | don't
need gloves. 1t is no trick to catch
them by the lower jaw if you know
how to do it.
IL could teach President Roosevelt
how to catch them alive if he would
come out here
"Yes, old Dog Eater was hard to
handle even after got his jaw, but be
is safe now. He is the biggest wolf
ever caught In this country"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

The 'king wolf Of the southwest" a
huge brute that has terrorized the Tex
as Panhandle for years, has been cap
tured at last. He was caught bare
handed by plainsman wolf catcher,
who ran him down ON feet broncho.
The career of Dog Eater" as the
old wolf is called, and his final arrest
will 20 down as one Of the classic ami
NAL stories of the west.
Old Dog Eater today is chained to an
iron stake sunk deep in the ground a
short distance out Of Groom, Tex. He
trots restlessly, dragging the chain, and
now and then vents his feelings in pro-
longed howls of rage and grief.
Dozens of persons have been to see
him at his tether. standing always at
a respectful distance. Every one says
he is the largest wolf that, ever loped
across the plains or killed a mastiff
dog. So immense Is be that the WOLF
looks almost like q broncho at little
distance.
The business men Of Groom, which
was the center of the VOLTS depreda-
tions, offered reward in cash for his
capture, dead or alive, and George
Whatley, who captured him, is the
hero of the Panhandle today.
The. name Of the gigantic wolf was
won by his fondness for dog flesh as
food. No dog could face him in COM
bat and escape. He has been known
to gallop into the heart of one of the
prairie towns. select some large dog,
fly at him, kill him in moments time
and make meal of the carcass before
the terror stricken public could lift a
hand to kill the pest
It is estimated that in Groom alone
sixty dogs. many of them valuable AMI
mails, have been killed to furnish BAN
uuets for Dog Eater. Daylight and
darkness were alike to him. Often he
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

has been seen, his eyes blazing, his
white teeth cleaning and his bushy
tall waving, making his way through
the streets and alleys, while house
wives screamed in terror and locked
doors and men ran for cover.
Time and again he has been shot at,
but he seemed to care nothing for bull
lets. At the sound Of rife be would
turn and snarl, but would not quicken
his pace. He found a dog and ate him.
Then he trotted lazily away to the
prairie.
The depredations of Dog Eater were
becoming so frequent and so startling,
women and children were becoming so
fearful Of leaving home and the town
was so. unsettled generally that the
business lncn of Groom made up Il
purse of $50 to be paid to anybody
who would dispose Of the wolf.
A little body of bold spirits, who
cared less for the reward than for the
zest of adventure, mounted bronchos
and set out to find him. The party
consisted Of E. e. White, station agent
at Groom; R. G. Daley, banker; G.
E. Boydsun, a ranchman, and George
Whatley, the most daring spirit among
the cow punchers around Groom.
Whatley's fame as q wolf hunter
was wide, and he made the boast that
he would capture old Dog Eater alive,
but all shook their heads.
The party carried strong chain,
stout leather collar, REINFORCED with
bands Of steel, and some wire netting
as an improvised muzzle, for 1t was
the announced intention Of Whatley to
bring back old Dog Eater without
harming a hair Of his gray coat.
The men galloped away from town
in the direction taken by Dog Eater
when he departed after his last inva-
sion Of the town q day or two before.
AS they rode over the prairie they kept
a sharp lookout for the quarry.
About five miles out they came in
sight of Dog Eater. The immense
beast stood on little knoll. His body
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
Thousands Perish.

Thousands perish every year from
consumption resulting from a cold.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate raking coughs and
expels thr cold from your system and
prevents consumption and pneumon-
ia. 1t has cured many cases of incip-
lent consumption. A. c. Dukes.
Foley'' Orino Laxative is sold un-
der positive guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick hoadache, stomach
trouble, or any form Of indigestion.
If it fails, the manufacturers refund
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
Catches Wolf With His Hands
GeorQe Whatey Texas Cow Pche, Captures Alive cd Dog
Eater, 1.-The Huge Brute Which For Years Had
w. Terrorized the Panhandle.

was distinctly outlined against the
sky. He had seen the riders long be-
fore they had seen him. He watched
them curiously. as if waiting to see if
they were after him. 1t was the first
time in his life any one had ventured
out to do battle with him.
well, boys. here's where the chase
begins" said Whatley, land I'm off,"
At the word he sank his spurs into
the flanks of his little broncho. The
animal sprang forward, with snort OF
pain and fear Whatley headed straight
for the wolf
Old Dog Eater regarded the in
coming horseman for moment. Then
he turned and, with a great leap, be-
gan his fight. Like champion trot.
ter be covered long stretches Of turf
in an incredibly short space of time.
His eyes were bulging, his red tongue
hanging out of his mouth, as he pant
ed onward. Behind him thundered
the broncho, with Whatley in the sad
die.
Mile after mile pursuer and pursued
raced across the plains. Little by lit
tie the broncho gained on Dog Eat
er, whose great muscles were giving
way under the tremendous strain and
whose breath was almost exhausted by
his effort The gritty little pony was
almost upon him.
Then a startling thing happened. 1t
was witnessed by Whatley's compan-
ions, who followed in the rear. 1t al
most staggered Whatley.
The wolf. bis red lips curled back.
his eyes flashing fire, suddenly wheel
ed and sprang with snarl straight
for the throat Of the pony. His aim
missed. His sharp fang did not sink
itself into the flesh, but cut in two the
bride rein Whatley held in his hand.
In an instant man and horse were
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Everything taken into the stomach
should be digested fully within GER
tain time. When you feel that your
stomach is not in good order, that the
food you have eaten is not being di-
gested, take a good, natural digest
ant, that will do the work the d1Ses-
tive juices are not doing. The best
remedy known today for all stomach
troubles is Kodol, which is guaran-
teed to give prompt relief. 1t is a
natural digestant; it digests what you
eat, it is pleasant to take and is sold
here by A. C. Dukes; A. G. Doyle q
Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That
No Orangeburg Citizen Can
Afford to Ignore.

Afford to Ignore.
DANGER SIGNAL NO. l comes
from the kidney secretions. They
will warn you when the kidneys are
sick.' Well kidneys excrete a clear,
amber fluid. Sick kidneys send out
a thin, pale land foamy, or a thick
red, ill-smelling urine, full of sedi-
ment and irregular of passage.
DANGER SIGNAL NO. 2 comes
from the back. Back pains, dull and
heavy, or sharp and acute tell you
of sick kidneys and warn you of the
approach of dropsy, diabetes and
Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kidneys and cure
them permanently.
E. Starton, we'll known in Flor
ence, S. c., says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills helped my back after every
thing else had failed, and after l
had thought that my back was worn
out. Theya made it stronger than 1t
had been for five or six yea~5 and
seemed to put new backbone in me.
l have had a terrible time with back
ache which was greatly aggravated
by my work and at times !! had to
lay off for I could not work on ac-
count of the acute pains across my
loins. 1 could not begin to te'! you
all have suffered. The secre;!ons
from my kidneys also bothered me,
were very dark in color and con-
tanned sediment, being also too fire.
ouent in action and annoying me
during the day and preventing my
resting we'll at nights. l applied
plasters and rubbed my back with
liniments but nothing helped me I'M
til I read about Doan's Kidney P!lls
and procured a box. They were just
what I needed and are the best BACK
ache remedy l ever used. l have not
had backache since l used them, the
kidney secretions are all right,
can sleep all night without having TO
get up and my back is stronger tnan
It has been for number of years.
Plenty more proof like this from
Orangeburg people. Call at J. e.
Wannamaker's drug store and ask
what customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 5oc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agent for United States.
Remember the name-Doan $
and take no other.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Trial Catarrh tredtme Ms are be-
ing mailed out. free. on request by
DR.. Shoop, Racine. Wis. These tests
are proving to the people--without
a penny's cost-the great value OF
this scientific prescription known to
druggists everywhere as DR.. Shops S
Catarrh Remedy. Sold by DR.. J. Z.
Wannamaker Mfg. Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
A Higher Health Level.

Il have reached higher health lev
el since I began using DR.. Kings New
Life Pills." writes Jacob Springer, OF
West Franklin, Maine. They keep my
stomach, liver and bowels working
Just right" II these pills disappoint
you on trial, money will be refunded
at ]. C Wannamaker Mfg. Cos drug
store. Csc.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Death destroys at once and ire
vocably, in whole or in part the in
come that provided for the daily
wants of those you love, the income
that was counted on to feed and
clothe and educate your Children.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
How Cough Germs Multiply.

How Cough Germs Multiply.
When you have cold the mucous
membrane is inflamed and the disease
germs which you breathe find lodg-
ment and multiply, especially the
germ. Foley's Honey and
Tar soothes and heals the inflamed
air passage, stops the cough and eX-
pels the cold from your system. Re-
fuse substitutes. A. c. Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

John T. Reddington is the champion
long distance two handed booze drink
,er Of Chicago. In plea for divorce
Mrs. Rcddington recently swore that
he has been drunk 800 times year
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

If your house does burn, your prop
erty is destroyed, but you can still
provide for your loved ones. Your
ncome remains unaffected, your earn
ing capacity unimpaired.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
FIRE INSURANCE.

Important? You fully realize it.
You would not allow your house to
remain uninsured overnight.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
pleasant little pills. They are easy
to take. Sold by A. &. Dukes, M.
D; A. C.. Doyle & Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve Is best for cuts, burns. bolls'
bruises and scratches. 1t is especial
ly good for piles. Sold by A. c.
Dukes; A. C. Doyle e. co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

You will surely die. All men do.
You are more likely to die within a
week or year, than your house is
to burn.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
Has Been on Three Thousand Sprees.

for ten years; total, 5000. BE Kept a
"boozarium." and, said she. "he was
always getting over one spree or start
ing on another" She was promptly
given q divorce.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

The man who has the courage to
tell the truth usually has .ne bravery
to defend it..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
WHICH is MORE, URGENT?
Eu,E IvcIIRANCE LIFE INSURANCE.

Important? Oh yes, you intend to
insure after awhile when "a little
better able to do So"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

A hundred years cannot repair a
moments loss of honor.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

your money. What more can any
one do. A. G. Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

The cheaper advice is to get the
more it costs to follow it.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Worry for worrys sake seems 10
be the working motto Of many peo-
pie.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Your house may never burn. Com,
few buildings ever do.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Ignorance of the law does not eX'
cuSe any one.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

If your house is not insured at all
or for an insufficient amount.
YOU CARRY THE RISK.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

A good cause make stout heart
and a strong arm.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

If your life is not insured at all
or for an insufficient amount,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Black care sits behind the rich
man on horseback.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

1t doesn't matter how cheap a
thing is if you have 40 earthly use
for it.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Your friend has had his life in
sured these 80 years and is now an
old man. He is fortunate in having
lived, and he has something now to
show for the money paid out. His
Gosh value affords comfortable sup
port for his own declining years.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Your friend has had his home in
sured these 80 years, and has had
no fire. He has been fortunate in
that though he has nothing now to
show for the money paid out.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

Your Wife and Babies Garry the Risk.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03

For sale by all dealers. Price 5oc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agent for United States.
Remember the name-Doan $
and take no other.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-12-11

Real progress toward self govern
Islands. The gathering of Philippine
legislative body and Philippine assem-
bly, marks q process absolutely new in
Asia. not only rs regards Asiatic colo.
MES of European powers, but as re-
CARDS Asiatlc possessions of other Ash
attic powers. and indeed, always ex-
ceptlng the striking and wonderful ex.
ample afforded by the great empire of
Japan, 1t opens an entirely new de.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-01
COTTON CONDITIONS.

On the 2Gth Of April the journal
OF Commerce, continuing its cotton
report, makes the following refer
ence 10 cotton conditions in Missis-
slppi and Louisiana;
Mississippi-Althoug many cor
respondents consider it too early to
give an intelligent answer, districts
which are well forward in farm work
indicate a moderate increase in acre
age. Too much moisture checked
planting in many localities. but till
rain set in weather was favorable
and land is unusually well prepared.
Many farmers feared a repetition Of
the cold spring Of last year, and de-
ferred planting. Where acreage is
decreased this is variously attributed
TO the financial stress, the decline in
the price Of cotton and putting
more land 10 corn and vegetables,
relying on cotton as -a-sHrplu7 pro-
duct. The use Of fertilizers is
slightly curtailed and the season is
about one week early. T~hirty-four
per cent Of the crop is planted. La
Dor conditions are reported about
the same as last year.
Louisiana many farm
ers are reducing cotton acreage to
plant more corn, so many substan-
taI increases are anticipated in
other sections that the area sown in
cotton will average about the same
as last year The season has been
practically favorable for early plant
ing, and it is coming up finely.
Many are planting late, owing to
their unfortunate experiences last
year when seeding followed by cold,
wet weather, necessitating replant-
ing. Recent rains have delayed
work, and although the season is
two weeks early, many farmers are
late in starting. Acreage has been
somewhat cut by fear of boil weevils.
. plentiful supply of labor and
over wages are less noticed in
louisiana than in other States thus
ar reported. Where fertilizers are
lscd a slight increase Is reported.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-01
HARDWARE DtAlfRS CONVENTION.

The Mississippi Retail Hard ware
Dealers convention will hold its
second annual session in Greenwood
on the 18th and 18th inst. The
Business League Committee has ar
ranged to give the delegates an
automobile excursion 10 all parts Of
the city and a steamboat excur-
sion during their stay Of two days
in the city, and every effort will be
made to make the visitors have a
good time generally. II is very
likely that there will be from $50 to
400 retail hardware dealers and
representatives Of wholesale houses
in the city during the session Of the
convention, and it ia the duty Of
every citizen to assist in giving
these business men a most royal
welcome. The business houses and
residences should be appropriately
decorated for the occasion aid our
people should attend the sessions Of
the convention each day. The Bus
mess League will have yariegated
electric light arches placed over
certain crossings on the principal
streets to illuminate the
city at night, Hon, W, NJ Hammer
will deliver the welcome address at
The court house at II a. m. on the
opening day, and the school chill
dren will present the keys Of the
city to the visitors and sing appro-
songs in welcoming them to
Greenwood. The Commonwealth is
gratlfled to announce that every
is in fine shape for showing
hardware dealers of Mississippi
md the visitors from other States a
{ood time during the approaching
,esssion of their convention in
Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-01

1t has been frequently suggested
and the suggestion is a good one,
for every farmer to place his own
name and the name Of his farm on
his road gate. Not only would per.
sons driving to a place more easily
find it, but it would add more
pleasure and interest to people driv.
ing from place to place. This last
result would have special effect with
regard to we'll kept and pretty
houses, An observing person will
seldom pass a beautiful farm with
out desiring to know who is its en-
terprlsing owner -Bel2oni Enter
prise
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-01
SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUPI. INSTITUTE
TO be Held at Durant, Miss, May r.
"a, 1908.

A Sunday School Institute for super.
~intendents will he held at Durant,
Miss, on May 1914, 1908, under the
auspices of tie North Mississippi and
the Mississippi Conference Sunday
School Boards of the NJ. T.. Church.
South. The Institute will open Tues
day afternoon, May ~, at $3.50 O'Clock,
and close on Thursday noon.
Ono of the most practical programs
possible has been gotten up for the
occasion, and if a Superintendent wish
es to learn how to make a Sunday School
go he can find no better opportunity
than the Institute at Durant. The very
best possible talent has been secured
the occasion. DR.. and Mrs. Hamill
have no peers in the world in their
specialties in Sunday School work.
John X, Pepper and Ben Greene are
practical Sunday School Superintend-
ents; they have built up two of the lar
gest Sunday Schools in the South. and
know how to tell what they know.
Mr.. j. IL. French has had large expert
ence as a Superintendent, and Mr.. Car
Is Superintendent of the Methodist
School at Columbus, in this
state.
Tue railroads will give a rate of one
md one-third fare, pins 25c., provided
here are 100 delegates in attendance
to return fare.
Free entertainment will be provided
o those who send their names to Rev.
'. N. Duncan, Durant, Miss.
All the Presiding Elders, Pastors,
uperintendents and Assistant Super
itendents are ex.oficio members of the
institute and are expected to attend, +.
ny other Sunday School Workers or
earhers who can attend will be cor .
tally welcomed.
DAYS or PRAYER. K
Christian people evey where arc re- !
,ested to pray earnestly for the Insti-
tie, and to observe Sunday. May 8, and I
inday, May 10, a. days for special
for the Holy Spirits presence
Iere,
". II. CARTER, 4,
REV. r. p NEBLETT, q
N. A. MOTT,
Committee. 4
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-01
Don't Knock a Good Thing Down.

Do you know there's lots Of people
Sittin' round most every town,
drowling like n broOdy chicken
Knocking every good thing down.
Don't be that kind of cattle,
Cause they amt no use on earth,
But Just be a rooster booster,
Ard crow for all you're worth.
If your town needs boosting, boost 'er
Don't hold back and walt to see
If some other fellows willing,
Sail right in, this eountry's free.
No one has n mortgage on it,
Its Just yours as much Us his,
If your town Is shy Of boosters
You get In the boosting biz.
If things don't seem to suit you,
An the world seems kinder wrong,
What's the matter with a boosting
Just to help the thing along.
Cause II things should keep a-going
We'd be In IN awful plight;
You Just keep that horn a-blowingi
Boost her up with all your might.
IL you geo some fellow trying
For to make somo project 20,
An you can boost 1t up q tribe,
That's your cue to toll him so
That you're not a,going to knock it
Just because it amt your shout,
But that you'll help to boost 1t,
Cause he's got tho best thing out.
xxx.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-05-01

The Natchez Democrat dominates
John Sharp Williams as the leader
Of the minority when he takes his
seat in the senate. Such a sucges-
ton is little premature but it shows
in what estimation Mr.. Williams is
held by his fellow citizens. Mr..
Williams would he a leader in any
legislative, or deliberate body, let it
be the senate Of the United States,
the parliament Of England, Riechtag
Germany, or any other assemblage
Of men where brains control. -Tu.
pelo Journal.