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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
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4 WORD TO FARMERS.
Don't Sell Your Cotton Before You
Have Made 1t.

The Times and Democrats has Of
ten advised the farmers not to sell
their cotton before it is made, and
it still advises them not to do So.
We have heard of some farmers in
Orangeburg county who sold their
cotton some time ago at ten cents
per pound. We think they now rea-
lize that they made mistake IN
doing so. This practice has caused
the farmers of the South to lose
millions of dollars. No man can tell
what the present crop will cost to
make, as it is not made yet by long
shot. To sell it now would be a
leap in the dark and we advise the
farmers not to take it.
Should it continue to rain a few
more weeks, or should we have a few
weeks of dry, hot weather, or an
early frost, either of which would
cut the crop down to half of what
it now promises, and add greately
to the cost of making per pound, as
it would not reduce the cost of MAX
ing the crop in the least, you can
readily see that it is dangerous
proposition, to say nothing OF the
injustice you do, not only to yourself
and family, but to your neighbors
and the country at large. The last
crop was sold at about nine and a
half cents, which was about cost,
causing this crop mainly to have to
be made Oh a credit.
You can, therefore, readily see
the advantage it would give the con-
sumer over the producer, with one
half to be delivered as fast as gath
cred at cost, the remainder to be
paid for as soon as gathered, caus-
ing the entire crop to be dumped on
the market in less than three months
time, Cutting the market, and the
mills would have five or six months
supply of contract cotton on hand,
and perhaps not in a position to
| take care of any more at present.
So you are left with half Of your
crop at the mercy Of the speculator
who can fix his own price, which will
be perhaps cents or less.
1t will require about fourteen
million bales of American cotton this
year to supply the demand. 1t no"
looks like twelve million bales will
he the limit of the present crop, the
supply falling two million bales short
of the demand. So we see nothing
to prevent you from getting a good
price for your cotton this fall II
you will only keep your cotton unit
it is needed. and let the law OF sup
ply and demand govern the price
We have heard men say twelve cents
! is a high price for cotton and thai
ten cents is a fair price. We think
a reasonable profit above the cost oI
production is fair price for cotton
and that is what every farmer is Ell
titled to and should have. Again
we ask YOU not to put stick IN the
hands of the spectators to beat you
with.
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Sumter Public building.

The Sumter Watchman and South
ron says: MIR. W. A. Clayton. gov
ernment contractor, Of Atlanta ar
rived here Monday and states that
he will begin Immediately the "rrc-
tion OF the new government post
office building. Several carloads OF
crushed rock have already arrived
for the construction OF the founda-
tions. and work will probably begin
this week" The Orangehurg build
ing will be started SOME of these
dayS
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Died in Charlotte.

Mr.. Thos. G. McMichael. son or
the late Cephas McMichael, died in
Charlotte, y. c., on last Tuesday
night. He had been practiciRg law
in Charlotte for some years and was
doing we'll. Mr.. McMiChael, who was
near fifty years of age. was grad
uate of the South Carolina Military
Academy. He was pleasant, genial
gentleman and his death will cause
regret among his many friends here
at his old home as we'll as elsewhere.
His remains were taken to Baltl-
more, Md. for inlerment.
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CANTALOUPE SHIPMENTS.
Orangeburg Sending Quite Lot This
Season to the North.

The Southern Railway has carried
away from Orangeburg in the past
five days six cars of cantaloupes and
it is expected that at least four more
will 20 within the next five days.
The shippers report they are get
ting good prices for their product,
there being a good demand in the
Northern markets for fine grade
of melons like that shipped from
this place. This goes to show that
our soil is not only admirably adapt
ed to the growth of cotton and corn
but when given chance to prove
its merits along other lines, is more
than equal to the occasion.
w. E. Atkinson, ]. l.. Phillips,
M. o. Dantzler, J. L. McLees, J. K.
Fogle and Jennings G. Smoak are the
gentlemen who are shipping the can
taloupes.
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Married in Charleston.

The Charleston Evening Post. OF
"Wednesday, says: Mrs. j. \. Ten
het, of Marion, was guest in the
city last week, having come down to
attend the wedding of her sister,
Mrs. Mary S. Pemberton, to the
Rev. Charles Booker Chaplin, which
was celebrated Thursday, July 8, in
Trinity church. the Rev. Virgil c.
Dibble performing the ceremony"
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TUalBI.ERS OF ICE.
Something New in This Glass of
Useful Ware.

Ice would at first sight seem to
be the most unsuitable substance 10
make tumblers from. Still Il Dutch
engineer, II. G. T. HuiZer, has prov
ed the contrary.
In working out his process Huizer
has pndeavored to perfect a tumbler
which might present the drink in as
agreeable a form as possible while
complying with all requirements of
hygiene. The ideal, from the latter
point Of view. would obviously be
cheaply produced tumbler of ephe-
neral eXistance which after having
once been used, would have to be
thrown away, its destiny being ful-
filled.
Now the ice tumbler complies most
perfectly with all these d"Siderata.
1t has Il conical we'll three millime-
tcrs in thickness. which, however,
grows slightly thicker in its lower
part being rounded off toward the
bulh-Shaped bottom. nine mliIlme-
ters in thickness. The special form
Of the bottom has been chosen in
order 20 prevent the tumblcr from
cracking or bursting off the bottom.
The gradual thickening Of side walls
was adopted with view to allowing
for the increased melting OF the
tlmblcr in its lower partS-due to
the higher liquid pressure and longer
contact OF the drink
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Delightful Entertainment.

Mrs. W. w. Taylor delightfully."- en-
;tr;ained a number Of young folks
at her home last evening in honor Of
her niece. Miss Ezell, who is visit
ing her. Delicious refreshments were
served. This was decidedly one Of
the pleasantest affairs which has been
enjoyed in juite little while.
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Entered and Robbed.

Some time during Thursday night
the department store of Mr.. w. L..
Moseley was broken in and robbed
bv parties unknown. Entrance was
made through the rear windows of
the building The robbers went
through the cash draws and it is
thought that some articles of mer-
chandise was also taken. The police
have taken charge of the affairs and
have several parties under suspic-
ion
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The Rest House.
To the Ladies of Orangeburg Coun-

ty-
Through the generosity of the City
Council of Orangeburg, the Rest
House is now conducted under the
AUSPICES of the ladies of the local
branch OF the American Woman S
League. The residence, NO. 1885, on
South side of Russell street, has been
so arranged as to provide suitable
place for the rest and recreation Oh
any ladies visiting our city. We have
neat sitting room, with comforta-
ble chairs, table and sofa with flow
ers and magazines. A good bedroom
has also been provided where you
may take nap and refresh your
selves. There is an abundant supply
of artesion water, and also ice water
for drinking. The house has been
provided especially Tor all ladies who
NAV come to Orangeburg shopping,
from time to time, and who may need
place to stop and rest. We are
anxious for you to come. You WILL
be received cordially by lady who
is in charge of the house. Should
YOU come in on the early trains you
may go to the rest house till busi-
ness opens. We want you to come
for if rest house is not patronized
sufficiently, we fear that it will not
be continued by the city authorities.
Come, you will be welcome.
Respectfully,
(MISS) IDA RANSDALE,
President.
(MRS.) MINNIE S. DOYLE,
Vice President.
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Band to Go to BumberS.

The Bamberg Herald says. THE
Orangeburg Military band will give
a concert in the Carlisle Fitting
s, hool auditorium one night Of week
after next. The exact date will be
announced later. This is one of the
finest concert bands in the South. and
not only all the people Of the city.
but Jour country friends as well,
should attend the concert.
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Card of Thanks.

We desire to return Olr heartfelt
thanks TO the many kind friends and
relatives who rendered to us such
valuable assistance and sympathy on
the occasion of the death Of our be-
loved father and grandfather, Mr..
Canady +. Board. Such acts are
never to be forgotten. and We Will
always cherish the memory Of such
sweet kindness. +.
Children and Grandchildren.
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Joined Hearts and Hands.

Married, at the home of the bride
AR. and Mrs. Thomas PARIS near
livingston. S. c., July 18th. 1sos'
AR. Duncan L. Johnson. OF Estlll, 3
r. to Miss Edith M. Parr. Rev. j.
r. Smith oflciated.
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COT TON REPORT.

Rains in drought section of Texas
has caused a heavy decline in cotton.
Eleven and three-quarter was the
price offered in Orangeburg for
cotton yesterday, Friday.
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Towns.

Farmers do not tie yourself hand
and foot by selling your cotton before
you get it.
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lawful to kill deer or to worry them
with dogs or otherwise. with intent
of destroying them, between the 1st
of January and the 1st of Septem-
Der, except in the counties of Clar-
endon, Colleton. Marlboro. kershaw,
Horny, Hampton, Darlington, Marion,
Beaufort, Florence. Charleston. Dor
chester. Berkeley. in which counties
it shall he unlawful between the lst
day of February and the lst day Of
August. The fine is not less than
$40 nor more than $50. imprlson-
ment not less than ten days nor
more than twenty days. Persons
having fresh deer skins. recently
killed vensOn. are liable under Sec
ton 541 as under the above section.
An Act to prohibit trespass for
the purpose Of trapping fish. ETC.
placed the fine for violation thereof
at not less than $50 or imprisonment
not more than thirty days Tor eacn
and every offence A penalty for
hunting with fire in the night time
is fixed hy Section 343 at sum not
exceeding So for every deer so killed
and for every head of meat. cattle
horse, etc. a sum not exceeding $40
Civil action is also allowed for
hunting in the night time with fire.
An Act 10 amend Section ~" OF
the Criminal Code was passed IN l9ob
and provides that it is unlawful
during the period from the lst day
of March and the 18th day OF No
vembcr. except in the counties OF
Beaufort. Hampton Dorchester. Col
Teton. Charleston. Barnwell. Berk-
eley, Aiken, Oconee. Fairfield, Salu-
da. Georgetown and Clarendon
wherein the time shall he the 1st
of April to the 1st day Of November
to catch, kill or injure, etc, Wild
turkey, quail, woodcock, Monaghan
or other pheasants. or at any time
within five years from March /, 1906.
to sell, offer for sale. ETC.. any OF the
above named birds. The fine is not
more than $50 or Imprisonment for
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ary %, ,f19OS, by senator AdNs-
brough of North Dakota:
AT the time this monopoly was
created the average price of self
binoer to a farmer in my part of
the country was from s95 to S105.
Today the same machine costs
Sl45.
''That it not all The trust has
obtained a control over binding
twine, and over several manufactur-
ing establishments devoted to the
making of gasoline engines, cream
separators and manure spreaders.
They have also secured monopoly
of the harness business, as well as
other necessary articles that the
farmers of the country must buy.
AT this very hour, Mr. Presi-
dent, this monopoly in farming I'M
plements is taking a hand in the
politics Of the State of North Da-
kota. 1t is laying its wires at this
moment, through its trusted poll
tical agents, to capture and controi
the delegates who will represent that
State in the next Republican national
convention.
Not alone this, but the edict has
gone forth from this monopoly that
I am to be defeated for the United
States senate because had the
temerity to offer a resolution of in
vestigation.
Senator Hansbrough revealed the
harvester trust in Congress, and now
his seat in the Senate is occupied
by another!
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prisonment not exceeding six months.
Section 524 Of the Code says tina.
it is unlawful to fish with nets at
certain seasons Of certain counties.
The counties are: Horny. Marion,
Darlington, Clarendon. Chesterfield
Georgetown. Marlboro, Williamsburg,
Florence and Richland; the dates be-
ing between the first day of May and
the first day in Sentember in any y-ir
thereafter AS to the waters of the
Black River, in Williamsburg coun-
tv. between the l5:h day Of JIrt
and the 18th day of August. it is
unlawful to fish with hook aud line
or otherwise The penalty for violaf-
ing this section is $50 or imprison-
ment in the county Jail for not more
than thirty days.
For killing fish by dynamite Soc
ton a27 OF tn" Code provides an
Imprisonment of six months for vio-
lators of this section or fine of not
more than S100. or both in the dis
cretion OF the Court. The explosive
material, however. may be used by
the officers of the United States Gov
ernment in the discharge Of their
official duties and also by the cor
porations mining phosphate rocks
in any of the nayigable streams of
this State.
An Act was passed by the Legis.
lature in 1907 providing for a closed
season for sturgeon. The Act In
part, says: at shall be unlawful to
catch, buy, sell or ship shad between
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Club Stuns Society Women By
No Hats on Dance Floor Order

ballroom etiquette?" was the sarcastic
query of another.
Just what led to the issuance of the
cards with the ball invitations is not
known. Inquiry at the club failed to
throw any light on the matter or bring
forth any explanation.
Have the ladies been in the habit
of wearing hats on the dance floor at
balls ?" was asked.
Not that 1 know Of" replied club
official.
Can you offer any explanation for
the issuance of the notice?'
None. except that 1t was desired to
let the ladies know in advance that
hats were not to be worm"
One club member offered an expla-
nation. which. however, was not taken
seriously. He said that a rumor had
gained circulation that several society
leaders had planned to introduce an in
novation by wearing new 1900 fall
models of a height that might endan-
ger the overhead decorations contem-
plated, and that the cards had been
sent out to forestaI any efforts to car.
ry out the plan.
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Chicago, Sept 4.-"Only ladies with
out hats will be permitted on the
dance floor
This little notice engraved on a card
sent ont with each invitation to ball
to be held at the South Shore Country
club Wednesday evening, September
%, has been the innocent means OF
stirring up all sorts of indignation
among society women.
The ball for which the invitations
have just been issued will mark the
opening of the handsome new ball
room of the club. and at the same
time celebrate the third anniversary
of the clubs opening.
But, the accompanying warning
against hats, fair society members
think was entirely uncalled for.
Who could be so ridiculous as to
presume that any woman would at
tempt to wear a hat at q formal ball p
haughtily inquired the wife Of one
club member.
81 wonder II the writer Of that card
thought that we needed schooling In
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I'VE madly aging storm seemed to
have selected Chalmers studio az
the spot on which to centre Its vio-
- ienca. In ever increasing fury tho
wind whistled diabolcally. shaking the
window frame and driving the sleet and
snow against the rafting pane. even fore
ing some beneath the sash. where 1t accu-
muiated in chilly little mounds in ~" cor
ners Of the stills. Then shrieking as though
In anger because the old easement had
withstood Its attack It subsidized into
threatening mutterings before again try
eng q fierce onslaught. Margaret Eaton
shuddered and left the channg dish which
she was experimenting to pull the shade
lower and the portiere closer.
Goodness! What q nightr she ex-
claimed. Il just hate to think Of the poor
wretches who have to be out In this storm.
but It accentuates our comfort and makes
this little room seem splendidly cozy."
Then. after q pause. Now. Joe. the sherry.
please"
chalmer drew the cork ana handed the
bottle to her with flourish. BE sure to
put In plenty. Margaret" he said Don't
leave anything to the imagination.
She smiled reassuringly and poured in .
generous supply.
Lobster Z In Newburg." she commented.
what profligats expenditure!' Then. as
Uhc him proudly bear from his cup
Board tho browning feature OF tho feast.
exclaimed. AND SAUTERNE! 1t wasn't
% long Since Mr.. Chalmer. that In order
60 have bread and meat at one and tho
same time either had to cut down tho
legitimate number Of meals per day in each
es,a bitshment else combine
sources for . syndicate purchase and even
~ that we had not always the proverbial
butter that goes with existence under such
coverty-stricken circumstances. And. oh.
1ocr she continued. beaminx upon him as
n the good fortune were hers instead OF
his. to think that for you such days
nm Of nh In WI RI
latr whether success would ever come to
either Of US? And now here 1t 10 In
corridor and actually knocking at your
door No more sickening disappointments
snh hopes deferred for you" Then. break
1ng or abruptly. she commanded: Here.
you sinner. stop sampling those cakes:
they're for dessert!'
THE teachings Of my childhood forbid my
doing other than finishing VIII. I have
already bitten" he returned. munching on.
unahashed. How near IL that concoction
ready anyway? I feel my appetite grow
ing. Does 1t always take long to
thicken or are you shy OF dour?'
Possess your soul In patience" she
advised. "Just as soon as 1t bubbles 1t will
be ready"
My! But II srAells good! 80 enjoyment
vi what money can buy has been made
T., by these years of deprivation"
r. hing himself cross-legged tho
diva ne watched her furtively for mo-
men, two. then burst out with: Il be-
aievt look more than usually pretty
to- :. I wonder why"
y IS It il because I am more than
usus happy" she returned. calmly &C.
eep, the compliment. Il am happy in
you cess even II 1t does mean that
am oe deprived OF my companion in
VOL nd struggle we'll my good
1rien md neighbor"
1T seems pity that my great gain
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the intellectual classes are doing so lit
tie for the future, barely reproducing
their own number of children, in fact.
while all the increase comes from the
lower and less capable classes.
This week DIR. Jacques Berti1lon pub
fishes the result of study he has
made Of the families OF the higher
classes. He wrote down a list of AS
of the best known names In France.
and then investigated the number Of
their children. The total number ct
these children. his figures show. IL SO.
II the rest of the population initiated
the example of these chosen AS fam
lilies thirty years would see the coun-
try with half its present number Of In
habitants. NJ Bertillon divides the
names into categories. The polkt
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century ago, France had a population
of 2S,OOO,OOO out of the 10000. 600 PEG
pie included in the bounds of the 81,
great powers, she now has only 80,
100000 out of their present population
of 36O.OOO.OOO. Her population thus
from 20 per cent of the total has fal
len to II per cent and her relative i'm
portance by this numerical measure i:
reduced by almost half.
The case of France, he shows. Il
even worse considered in relation tt
Germany. In 1907 Germany had ar
excess of $500 births over deaths
while France had 10000 less births
than deaths. Last year, thanks te
the reduction Of mortality. the births
in France exceeded the deaths by A.
coo, but the total number of births in
France did not equal Germany's ne,
excess of births over deaths.
NJ. Levasseur, the eminent statisti
clan, complies for LeNartin, which has
entered into a campaign of agitation
alarming tables, showing the position
into which the country is falling. NJ
LEROY Beaulieu also is giving much
time to the discussion of remedia.
measures.
Among such measures proposed ar
q reduction of taxes as the number oil
children increases, and bonuses fol
births. increasing with the number In
the family.
1t cannot be denied, however. that q
certain number Of French public men
who regard themselves as particularly
enlightened profess to view the situa
ton with equanimity. They have nc
objection to sanitary measures look,
ing toward a decrease Of the death
rate nor to the encouragement of nat.
uralization, but they condemn the eff
fort to increase the size of the French
family. Quality first is their cry.
To the wall that the population is
decreasing they reply that wealth is
increasing, and with the mournful
seeming figures cited in the first para
graph OF this article they contrast the
statistics which show that the county's
wealth has been multiplied by since
1875.
Still others, who hold both quanti-
ty and quality important, find the
chief cause Of dismay In the fact that
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clans. who number III, have 1913 chill
dren; the notable business men, 3 in
number. have 50 children: 81 who are
artists. have 1O4 children. 1873 who are
men Of letters have only 127 children.
30 statesmen have 81 children and 5.
other persons OF various distinction
have Sc children. Sixty-five writer's
out Of 1873 are childless-
NJ Leroy Beaulieu calls on the coun-
try at large to initiate the example u
the more primitive sections. He cites
the Department Of F1nistere a q
model.
We have calculated" he says. that
II since 1871 all France had shown a
birth rate and death rate equal to
that Of F1nistere the country would
now have 5g.0OO0o0 Instead Of a.
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100000 of population"

CEU,OOV OF pOpuIat1On.
Directors, however, point out tina:
Finistere is exactly the most ignorant,
drunken and benighted section of the
country. From this fact the disput-
ants draw varying morals. Obviously
you may say that ignorance and de-
pravity necessarily go hand in hand
with high birth rate. or you may say
that the upper classes owe it to the
future not to let the ignorant and de-
PRAYED father have the most children
Whichever be right, 1t is evident that
France is deeply stirred on the sub
ject.
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C Man, q c>&@a&05 za0 q c}@60ol

that was Q lie was afraid to say I vas
hungry tonight for fear you might give
your supper to me an not have nothin' 70
eat yourself"
Chalmer softly stroked the glossy black
hair away from the boys forehead and
made no reply.
I've been thinking ever since you sent
me word to come" continued the wait, halt
ingly yet frankly. how kind you always
was to me. an then while ! was thiukin.
about It got to feel just like felt when
! didn't have nothin to eat. only Il was