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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
SAN AND ORDER MEN
 CANNOT CURB s'rIGERS"
Governor Comr is Hopeful, But
 People Douatful.
Citizens of Columbus stream Across the River sto Buy whiskey In Alabama, and Law Omcers
 Seem to Be Helpless.
bY CHAnLrs .. HAROLD.


 Girard, March 25.-(Special.)--K it be true that while on ramble a camel don't drink, there is little room for camels in this end of Russell County. Really, Columbus statesmen and nor alists. too, would like for Alabama to cede this little wet strip of Russell 10 Georgia. They say 1t would be the biggest stride that Columbus could make to teetotalism.
 The little city opposite Columbus and separated from 1t by the Chattahoochee River. was never closer to the Geor- gia toper's heart than now. A mili- tant crusade of the authorities over the river has almost driven liquor to cover. The prohibitionists have scored victory after victory in Columbus since Statewide prohibition struck the Goo- Der State. There have been many con- victions by the Georgia courts for vio- lating the prohibition law. convictions that did not stop with the ordinary ex-saloon proprietor, but landed high up and humbled such personages as hotel proprietors. And the fines hov- cred about $500 and $1.000.
 This has rather terrified the tiger in Columbus. But 1t seems only to have sent him across the Chattahoochee. No one can be found who seriously de- nies that beer and whiskey is being ~openly sold in Girard. They could not seriously deny that 1t is being sold unhesitatingly to the stranger. For has not the street car traffic between Columbus and the Alabama neighbor increased of late? After work hours, do not scores of pedestrians file across the bridge on their toddies bent? Do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
GERARD A WET SPOT; JOY OF GEORGLANS

not the soft drink stands prosper now as soda water vendors never prospered here before?
 Can't Restrain Neighbors.
 That is why Georgians over the river complain of the contagion. Some of the law and order folk in Colum- bus believe that Alabama has broken faith with them. It will be recalled that, in anticipated of this very state of affairs. the Alabama LeEisla- ture put Girard and Phenix City under a peculiar restraint.
 By the special law approved Feb. 15. 1897. 1t was provided that when Colum- bus should go dry and the Mayor cer- tified the fact to the Girard Mayor. the latter official should so advertise in Girard newspaper for i've con secutive days, and forthwith prohibit ton should become operative in this town.
 When. therefore, Columbus fell un- der prohibition >by Georgia's law, ef- fective Jan. 1, 1908. no time was lost in reminding Girard of her duty. It Is said that this end of Russell County did not at first accept the stern con- dftions gracefully. They read the law and reread it. After but little delay. however. the Mayor took notice of the certificate from the Mayor of Colum- bus and inserted his ad. The saloon ists applied to the Probate Judge for license. attacking the constitutionality of law which depended for It's op- eration upon a happening in another State. It took two Legislatures to make Girard dry and at that itt be- came only nominally dry. Alabama. as a State. promptly gave Georgia the concession out of comfty.
 Now Girard, as a city, or at least csr.ain of its inhabitants. refuses to come to terms. The town, Is wet and the contagion has infected Columbus. It is interfering with prohibition in that city, they say, and protests of certain employers of labor down near the river would seem to prove 1t.
 Wants to Spank Girard.
 So, Columbus gentry would delight to have Girard ceded to them. if such were possible. They think 1t could be better policed under Georgia juris- diction. If Girard is ever to become good" they are saying Columbus must do the spanking.
 Phenix City is said to be setting an excellent example. Its citizens claim they are dry for fact. They de- plore the conditions in Girard or down at the bridge. The suffocated of Colum- bus land in Girard to get "piffiocated." !" That IS what is meant by down at the bridge" It makes 1t very difficult for the wary to get beyond Girard into Phenix City. That, by the way, is the argument of some Girard citizens who would excuse their town for worse conditions than exist in their sister city in Lee County. They say it is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
NEW BANK TO OPEN.
Farmers and Merchants Bank at Aths
 ems Elects Officers.

GUB fkHbGkn U1uCtFBs
 Athens, March 26.-(SpeciaL )--The stockholders of the Farmers and Mer- chants Bank held a meeting this week and elected the following directors: Dr. H. A. Darby. W. T. Clay, Charles Beas- ley, A. J. Grisham. Dr. W. T. McDan- iel, R. IL Rose, J. N. Howard and B. R. Holhrook. The directors then elected the following officers: Dr. w. T. McDaniel president; Henry Rose and J. N. Howard. vice presidents and B. R. 'Holbrook, cashiet.
 The bank will throw open it's doors on April first for business and will have one of the handsomest banking houses in the State. It will begin business with a paid in capital of thirty thousand dollars, and have the backing of some of the leading men of the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
COURT AT EUTAW.
Criminal Docket Will He Taken Up
 Next Week.

Eutaw, March 26.-(Special.)- Judge Sprout. of Livingston. opened the cir cult court here day before yesterday.
 The grand jury since the opening has been in regular session, having seemingly less business than was an ticipated.
 The civil cases were so few that they were finished this morning. The most important being Frank DeMo- bile vs. A. c. s. Railroad, for the de- struction of the formers cotton seed by car burning on the latter's track A verdict of $500 was rendered in fla vor of Mir. DeMobiIe. This was the third trial of this case, the two form CT ones being mistrials.
 Next week the criminal docket will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
CAPT. W. E. THOMPSON DEAD.
Ohio Military Man Passes Away |,
 Florence.

Florence. March 2s.-(SpeciaI.)- Capt W. E. Thompson. of Ironton. Ohio. died this morning at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. E. W. Nelson.
 Captain Thompson and his mother came to Florence in October in a vain search for health and the young man was progressing nicely until about ten days ago. when complications set in. When his. condition became alarming relatives in Ohio were telegraphed for, but arrived too late to see him alive
 Captain Tn ompson is about thirty five years old and unmarried. He got his title in the Spanish American war, when he commanded a company of Ohio volunteers. The remains will be taken to his former home for burial,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
Athens Baseball Club.

Athens, March 6.-(Special) )-The stockh holders of the local baseball club have elected the following officers, Henry Warten. chairman os the board of directors and II. c. Thach, secre- tary and treasurer. Mir. w K Green. nf Knoxville. a fine player. has been elected manager of the team and will bring winning team. he says. Ath : ems will give 1t a loyal support.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Florence District Convention Has Con-
 vened at Leighton.

Florence. March 26.-(Special )-The Florence District Conference convened at Leighton this morning. with Rev. W. F.. Faust. the presiding elder. pre- siding.
 s% %The session will last through Sunday and most of the preachers of the dis tfict are in attendance. The morning session was taken up with reports from pastoral charges. In the after noon the Sunday School and Epworth League were discussed by J. B. Wads- worth and Hugh Locke and in the evening a Laymen's meeting was held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
Had storm nf Athens.

Athens. March 26.-(Special.)-This section was visited by a cyclone about nine o'clock Wednesday night and heavy damage is reported from the surrounding country. Many people were caught on the streets so sud- den was the gale. and many were bad ly frightened, and several hurt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
----------------- PURIM IS CELEBRATED.
Jewish Congregat ton of Florence Give
 Ball and Banquet.

Florence, March 26.-(Special.)- )-The e Jewish congregations of Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbia, celebrated Purim last night with a grand ball and banquet at the Elks' Home in this city.
 Dancing occupied the hours until 11:30. when an elaborate banquet was served. The celebration was originally planned for several weeks ago, but was postponed. number of guests from a distance were present.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
For Sale.

Cne 3-horse Gasoline Engine,
Springfield make, price $50, selling
to buy larger.
One Hay Press in working order
price S25.
One Timber Cart, finch axle. b.
inch tire, 7-foot wheel. built specially
for getting logs out of swamp. Ma
terial and building this cart cost
SIS. WE'LL sell for $50.
One Skidder for use on hill or
in swamp, first cost s+5. Will sell
for $25.
One set of half-inch Wire Cable
consisting of five pieces 25 feet long
each with hooks and eyes for con-
ncction-use pulling logs from bog
ey swamps while team remains on
hill. Will sell at half cost.
Two large Lumber Wagons. Pric-
es to satisfy purchaser.
Shepherd Pups. regular stock
dogs or pets. Why get over heated
driving in hogs or cattle, when for
five dollars you can buy dog that
will do it for you? Just show him
the hog or COW and open the gate.
He will do the rest.
J. B. TRATWlCk,
Cope. S. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Southern Cotton Mills.

The textile directory recently is
sued by the land and industrial de-
partment of the Southern Railway
and Mobile and Ohio Railroad con-
tains list of cotton. knitting, and
woolen mills in the territory Of these
lines on the first of the year. AT
that time these mills numbered Iol'
of which 5S4 were cotton mills, ia
Knitting mills. and 43 woolen mills.
n all. these plants operated 22o,2lo U
looms and 7,S53.73S spindles. In the
territory at the time of the gathering
Of these statistics 9 mills were un-
der construction.
The growth Of the industry mas
been remarkable In 1880 all the
textile plants of the South had but
$4,000 spindles. barely 6 per cent
of the total in the United States. no"
they are credited. in round numbers.
with 1O.5OO.0OO snindles-practical-
" so per cent Of the number in the
entire country. The canital en-
Moved has grown from s21,00o.OoO
TO nearly 900. 900. and the num-
her of bales of cotton annually USED
from 100000 TO over 2.10O.0O No
other manufacturing section ever IN
creased its spindles in as large per-
centages.
South Carolina has 3,4NO.oN0 snln-
dlos as against 100000 in 1900.
and North Carolina in the same pc
riod increased IT'S number from -
zoe, 900 to 100000. Notable in
creases have also been made in Geor'
cia and Alabama. During the las.
half of 1908 North Carolina constru"-
ted 80 mills, a greater number thah
anv other State. Of the cotton manu-
facturing States South Carolina is
second, North Carolina third, and
Georgia fifth. according to the latesl
available statistics. The Piedmon'
region is one Of the great cotton
manufacturing districts OF the world
and has such prominence in this in
ldustrv that the territory of the South
| ern Railway between Danville. Va.
and Atlanta, Ga. has been referred
to as one long cotton mill village.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
a Very Sad Death.

A dark shadow has fallen upon
this city because of the death OF
one of it's most beautiful and Iowa
bic young daughters, Mrs. Jennie
May Riggs, second daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. ]. G. Wannamaker. only
a few months ago she became the
happy, lovely bride of Mr.. Arthur
Lee Riggs, of Charleston, and now
all the fond hopes of that auspicious
occasion have been blighted by the
cold hand of death, and this COM
munity mourns the passing OF a
Young matron who was invariably
beloved because of her many nome
traits of character She was not only
beautiful in form and feature, but
beautiful in all the attributes that
go to make up noble and lovely
Young woman. The sympathy OF all
go out to the bereaved loved ones.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Letters of Administration.
State of South Carolina,
County Of Orangeburg.

Bv Robert r. COpeS, Esquire, fIo-
bate Judge.
Whereas Jefferson d. bowman mas
made suit to me, 20 grant him Let
ters of Administration of the Estate
of and effects of John S. Bowman
deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admoniSh all and singular the Kind
red and creditors Of the said John >.
Bowman, deceased, that they be and
appear before me. in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Orangeburg
c.. H., on July IS. 1909 next. after
publication theheof. at O'Clock
in the forenoon. to show cause. II
any they have. why the said Admin
istration should not he granted.
Given under my hand, this llth
day of July Ammo Domiai, 1909.
CL S. ROBT. +. COPIES.
Judge of Probate.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Afraid of Safe Banking.

On suit brought by natlona!
banks, which are not controlled by
the law, two United States judges
have granted temporary injunction
restraining the enforcement of the
Nebraska statute providing for the
guaranty of bank deposits. The law
only affects State banks. as national
banks are exempt from all State laws
by the United States, which char
ters them. But it seems that the
national banks are afraid OF sale
banking on the part of the State
banks. whose depositors are made
perfectly safe by the operation OF the
law which the national banks asks
the United States Judges to set aside
The Judges have not given their rea-
sons yet, and it is not known upon
what ground they based their declS-
ions. The national banks object TO
the law because it gives the State
banks an advantage
In commenting on the action OF
the national banks in bringing the
suit and the Judges in holding up
the law. The Cnmmoner says, "Th"
fac, that two United States Judges.
one "A nonresident. and both appoint
ed by a president living in another
State can. without awaiting action
bv the State courts. interfere with the
opcration of law enacted by Il Ne
braska legislature to regulate Ne
braska banks organized under Ne
braska laws and accepting deposits
from Nebraska people compels the
citizens of the State to consider
the question Of the States right to
control its own affairs and protect
its own people.
''The fact. too. that bankers doing
business in Nebraska would ignore
the State judges and rush into
United States court is Significant; it
indicates that while they are willing
to make their money in Nebraska
and to use the State courts to collect
debts due them they are not willing
to trust the courts Of the State to
interprete the laws passed to guard
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

the interests Of the people of the
State. 1t is not fair to assume that
the supreme court Of the United
States will, on appeal, deny to the
people of Nebraska, acting through
their legislature, the right to de-
termine the security which State
bank will give to depositors. but in
the meantime the voters Of Nebraska
should leave no doubt as to their de-
termination to have security for their
deposits.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The new tariff law will increase
the cost of wooden wear to the peo-
ME of this country two hundred MIL
lion dollars each year, according 10
the figuring Of the New York World.
Will some of our friends, who think
orotection is a good thing, figure out
to the farmers where it is to their
interest to pay more for their CLOTH
ing than they now pay?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Notice OF Final Discharge.

On the twenty-first (21st day OF
July. 1909, we will file our final
account as executors Of the last will
and testament of Robert w. Jewett,
deceased, with the Judge Of Probate
for Orangeburg County, S. c.. and
will thereupon ask for Letters Dis
missory as such executors.
ANNA BELLE JENKINS,
ELIZABETH JORDAN,
Qualified executors of the last Will
and testament Of Robert W. Jew
EFT, deceased.
June 18th, 1909. 6-l1-4t
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Among the visitors to the Press
hssocjation at Greenville was Col.
Hunt of the Southern Railway. he
usa to be general assistant passenger
agent, but was promoted to the head
of the bureau that has charge OF the
ticket collecting on the trains, which
is A very responsible position. Coi.
Hunt is an affable. pleasant gentle
man. whom it is always pleasure
to meet.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Letters of Administration.
The State of South Carolina,
County Of Orangeburg.

CUuHlS VI VI aIoSbui D.
By Robert E. CoDes, Esquire, Pro-
bate Judge.
Whereas D. d. Thomas has made
suit to me. TO grant him Letters OF
Administration of the Estate of and
effects of J. l.. Thomas, deceased:
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kind
red and creditors of the said j. l..
Thomas, deceased, that they he and
appear before me, in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Orangeburg
C. H., on July 29th, 1903 next, after
publication thereof, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon, to show cause. If
any they have, why the said Admin
istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand. this 18th
day of July Anno Domini, 1903.
O.. 81 ROBT. E. COPIES,
Judge of Probate.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Many people with chronic throat
and lung trouble h;ve found conf
fort and relief in To'ey's Honey
and Tar as it cures stubborn coughs
after other treatment has failed. i.
VI. Ruggles, Reasnor. Iowa, writes:
THE doctors said l had consump-
ton, and l got no better until took
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stopped
the hemorrhages and pain in my
lungs and they are now as sound
as a bullet" Lowman Drug Co.; A.
C.. Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The mems clothing industry is the
third largest in the country. Its out
put is valued at six hundred million
dollars annually, and it is allowed
by the terms of the tariff laws to hold
up the people for at least two-thl'ds
of that amount Why man has 10
nav $50 for suit of clothes in this
country that he can buy in CANADA
for SIS is one Of the beauties OF the
protective system that Its most ardent
advocates can't explain.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Senator Gore. who is not so bllnu
a. some, made Il remark as the AID
ri,h tariff bill went scamperlns
though the senate on Thursday
night. He said: Mary had one
lamb and it followed her to school
one day: the chairman of the finance
committee has City lambs. and they
follow him every day" And this is
inst about the neatest thing that
hiss been said during the whole tariff
discussion.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The New York World says in an
ticiDation of the advantages gwen
them in the new tariff bill. the WOO
len mills have given notice that they
will raise the price OF all woolenS
from 20 to 25 per cent. This Is
o..e of the blessings OF the rubber
protective system that is not appre-
ciated by our farmers who have to
sell their cotton in an unprotected
market
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Letters Of Administration.
The State of South Carolina,

ne SldlG vi SOulu Sdl Olludi
County of Orangeburg.
BY Robert E. Copes, Esquire, Pro-
bate Judge.
Whereas w. G. Sease made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Ad-
ministration of the Estate Of and
effects OF Mrs. Mary F. Sease, de-
ceased:
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and Creditors of the said Mrs. Mary
+. Sease, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Orangeburg
C. H., on July "a, 1909, next after
publication thereof, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon, to show cause, If
any they have, why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9Th
day of July Ammo Domini, 1909.
(L. S. ROBT. E. COPIES,
Judge of Probate.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The taxable property of Rutledge
county. should it be formed, would
be but very little more than that OF
the city of Orangeburg. If there was
3. probability of this city being made
q county, we would hunt new To-
cation Taxes would eat us up.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Blind tigeriSm is responsible for
t,a death of two men down in Col
Teton. They were shot to dea'h oS
an illicit whiskey seller because they
attempted to seize fifty gallons OF
alcohol he had received by express.
II the courts will promptly conVlct
and execute this blind tiger they VIII
do much to rid Colleton county Oh
his kind.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

We regret to hear of :ha m!si"F-
t,,,a that has befallen Norway. ana
hope that she will soon arise from
the ashes. Her neople are piack!'
qnd they do not propose !" ST "h
aud bewail their mlst"rtGh7' ou'
Will go to work to rebuild Their
waste places.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The Charleston Evening Post says:
~, is very gratifying to see the dog
catcher hired again by the city au-
tborities. Sound sense prompted CITY
Council to vote for continuation OF
the officials duties in protecting the
nublic from dangerous dogs. Char-
lesion is more considerate OF the pub
lie than Orangeburg.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The Editor Of The Times and DEM
oor,t is under obligations to MI
Geo w. Brunson, of The News and
Mr. J. r. McGee. Of The Piedmont
fo~ their many acts of kindness dur
ing his recent visit to GreenVlile'
attending the meeting of the Press
Association.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17
Mr.. Ericson's Old House.

Go see it, it's beauty. 1t stands
ont among all its neighbors, because
the coloring is so bright and clear.
Mr.. Ericsson painted with L. & NJ.
Paint and says it cost % less than
ever before. He bought only II
gallons of l.. & ". Paint and 9 gall
Ions Of !.inseed Oil to mix with 1t.
This made 81 gallons Of pure paint,
and cost only S1.20 per gallcn. It's
as handsome as the fiDest in town.
The l.. C NJ. is sold by J. G. Wan
aamaker Mfg. Co.. Orangehurg. S. C.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

The News and Courier calls on
President Taft to veto the tariff bill,
but. as he hardly wants to commit
political suicide. the advice will go
UNDECIDED
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Whenever you hear Of a negro
blind tiger who is selling whlskey
to any extent you can rest assured
that there is white man in that
'nigger's woodpile. y
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

We have no interest in the matter
but if the people who will constitute
Rutledge county are wise they VIII
defeat the new county.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

We are glad to say that Orange
burg county has no bonded debt and
we hope she never will 1t is very
easy to go in debt. but pretty hard
to work out.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Remitances should be made by
checks, money orders. registered let
ters, or express orders, payable 70
The Times and Democrat. Orange
burg, S. @.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

When the prohibition law is adopt
ed it should be enforced resaroiess
Of consequences.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-17

Observation-Disclosures lumber and logs
In lumber We want poplar, ash
cottonwood, gum and cypress. In
logs We want cedar. walnut and
poplar Prompt cash and inspec-
tion at your point. Savannah Val
ley Lumber Company, Augusta,
Ga.