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The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Would Deny
Fun to Many.

In addition TO the probability that
one who follows anOther's lead is likely
TO have very confusing ideas and in con-
sequence an incorrect solution, a great
deal Of fun would be denied the women
readers OF The Times II no answers 10
the puzzle were printed throughout the
week
I agree with the contestant who wrote
me that at Is as interesting to study out
the answers OF other contestants as it
is 20 solve the puzzle ITSELF
Individual thought travels along such
distinctive channels that It IS Of intense
interest TO follow ii.
I am as enthuss5 AT times over the
clever answers thar contestants give as
7 am over the original ones to the puz-
zle, and I Lave had many expressions
Of this same interest and enthusiasm
from Times readers.
1 am only sorry that I have space 10
publish but one Of the clever solutions
each day out OF the hundreds sent
Here is a new one. IN many particu-
lars IL does not agree with any vet re-
ceived. Do you think Mrs. Jolly has
the correct answers
This is her solution:
The Washington times., 1909-06-24

caverly's plumbing. 1891 c St n. ".
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MANY REPLIES
TO NEW PUZZLE
Enthusiasm Oper the
Mystic Wardrobe Con-
test CROPS Every Day.

Enthusiasm over the Mystic Ward
robe is unbounded-
There have never been so many solu-
tons 10 any puzzle as The Times read
ers have sent this week to the Mystic
Wardrobe. And nobody seems to agree
with me that it is easier to solve than
the Mystic Menus.
1T Is the hardest one yet" many
contestants have declared.
In spite of the general opinion that
this weeks puzzle is a hard one more
contestants are competing for prizes
than in former contests. Solutions all
are accompanied by the assurance that
their author is in no way connected
with Miss Mannakee and that they had
no foreknowiedge of the answers. In
addition TO this postscript contestants
tell me what they think of the contest
and frequently argue the correctness of
their solutions.
] Jhank you for your many interesting
letters particularly those who have ex-
pressed so much enthusiasm and appre-
citation.
The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Growing Children

Need a nourishing food like Berens
Bakery Rye Bread. il makes them
strong and healthy.
The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Cannot Agree
With Any Now.

cannot agree, however, with any Of
the contestants who write me that IL is
not fair TO publish any answers TO the
puzzles. The cause of this belief, on
the part of some Of The Times read
eTs. is based upon the sUpposition that
some contestants viii wait until the
last minute and take advantage of the
solutions of others 1t is true that
some of Them viii wait until the last
day to send in their solutions. but past
contests have proved TO me beyond
doubt that it is not TO their advantage
10 do so. In the first place they run
the risk OF some one else getting IN a
correct solution ahead Of theirs. and
that IS a big risk.
In the second place, no one knows
which OF the answers published are cor
rect There may be several numbers
correct in the published solution, and
there may be none. / have found that
those who have been governed by what
others say have invariably become con-
fused and fallen Tar short OF any one OF
the prizes.
You surely had a typical example of
this last week when so many wanted
10 change their answers to An unruly
member" from Tongue" TO Damson,"
just because another contestant solved
this number CT the mystic menu Dam
son %
The Washington times., 1909-06-24

Spring Stock.
OIL Cookers-Gas Renges-Water Heaters
tI6 y 81 Q. A. MuddiHan & Co. 1905 9 ST.
The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Cost of THIS Frock
In Three Materials
BLUE CHAMBRAY.

SIS chambray, wide 121zc yd so72
q yards of alloveT embroidery, bertha, inches
wde 75c yard 81
3 yards Of embroidery edgng for finishing bertha.
FaFd 40
Iotsl L69
Go be without SASH
PINK BATISTE
81 yards pink batste wide 19c yard 80 81
yards of French val lace edgtng, for trimming ber
yards of tafeta ribbon, 4 wide yard for
tassels for finishing ash Csc SO so
EMBROIDERED SWISS.
5s wards of white embroidered swiss, inches wide,
yard =, .Sl03
Yards of edging, for finishing bertha
nc var 800. . . $500 10
Yards of satin ribbon sash. wide 29o yd 81
finishing saSh
Total $50
Bertha TO be the material either tucked or plan
The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Here Is One Of
Many Solutions.

Part Of the body a dog. leader
Handkerchief
A military attendant. an official gar
ment Of professional men-Sheath-go gown.
An animal. small stream-Hare-
streamlet
One of an ancient tribe, a measure. a
grain-Jewelry.
A river. 100 square meters. a conson-
ant-Streamers.
A tract OF low ground-Neil.
An exclamation. foundation Of happy
MARI ages-Gloye
CrossWise. t-ShOulder-shaw
A band TO n-Belt-buckle
An envelope-W Wrapper.
To stTike-Cuff.
An Infants morning dress. a cats eX-
preston OF Observation-Disclosures
Crosswise, Tegument- Shouider-shawl
support, taVern-He lead aret
BODY OF troops cliques-COr-sets
a vegetable, prefix, sea fowl
Stuffed hat-birG
TO embrace. present Indicative plural
Of the verb Ito be'-CIaspers
To supply. participial sufdx-Stock-
ing.
To hang. to make mistake-suspend-
A promontory-A cape.
nate-IF nder-cIOthiug
A narrow neck Of land. an obligation
Necktie-
Lateral part Of a fowl-side-comb.
A bird, part Of weapon-Ostrich-bo
q letter Of the alphabet. a proposition
Hat Ch-aD.
A sufix, a shade of color-RougCe)- ing
Ruching
The act Of cleansing the body, a gar
ment which If one letter were omitted
would mean 70 pillage-Bathing.
MRS. J. r. JOLLY,
TEfN PARK Vaad vnrfHwre-E
The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Fridays
Our Remnant DAv

II OMORROW there will be very large collection of remnants
short lengths, oneoaknd articles incomplete assoments;
odd and broken Sizes etc There will also be several bargain
lots of goods regular stock that price for
either they win be worthy your attention. they
desirable goods and offered very low prices for quick
cIeara0c
The Washington times., 1909-06-24
Friday Bargains in
Boys Furnishings Dept.

A LOT OF Small Boys Washable Rus
sian Blouse Suits; sizes pa. 3. I, 5, 8
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
A COTTON THREsHER.
Machine Invented to Save Staple in
Unopened Bolls.

A good deal is being said in the
papers about cotton thresher gin,
which was invented by citizen of
Oklahoma and which has been in
operation in that State this fall.
with, it is claimed, much success.
A great many bolls of the crop
for several years only partially op
ened and some inventive genius in
Oklahoma determined to save what
would otherwise be thrown away
So he invented this threshing gin.
The bolls were fed into the gin, re-
sembling hickory nuts as they went
in. The machine promptly tore
chem TO pieces and separted the
lint that had not been exposed to
the view Of the pickers in the fields.
In this way it is estimated that full
ly twenty thousand bales of cotton
have this year been saved in Oklaho
ma alone.
This is a considerable item in tn"
output Of that State, and the inven
tion is attracting the attention Of
the cotton world. II it can be per
fected in a way that will eliminate
the cotton pickers In the fields the
American crop Of cotton can be
largely Increased at no considerable
expense.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
A COLORED CONVENTION.
An Intelligent Colored Man Gives
His Views on His Race.

St. Matthews, Dec. 10, 1909.
Editor Times and Democrat
Dear Sir. l am here in attendance
on the Colored Convention. So far
it is feast of fat things. 1t opea-
ed on yesterday morning with Rev.
E. V. Gassaway in the chair and DR..
J. S. Dart secretary.
E. R. Roberts prea.hed the open
ing sermon and the Hon. Scotto
Wannamaker, mayor Of the town,
made the address of welcome; Mr..
Editor, it was one indeed! His ref
erence to the things that the negro
race must do in order to be respect
ed by the other races of the world.
Mr.. Editor, right here let me say,
I believe that God intends that the
white people Of the South should
take hold of our people and help
them to rise; for they know more
about us than the white people Of
the North, and would not have to
be guided by sayings Of Governors
Tillman and Vardeman yes, our old
masters and their children know US
and could not be misled by our ene-
miles,
Again, let me say: President Taft
does not know the negro as does
the Southern white man, hence, he
has to 60 by dictum de dicto.
If mob law and lynching are ever
done away with in this country, 1t
will be when Southern man Of the
type Of Col. Alex. r. Lawton, Of
Savannah; Mr.. Gilreath, Of Birming-
ham; Ex-Governor Northern, OF
Georgia, or General Wade Hampton,
of South Carolina, is elected presi.
dent Of these United States.
S. S. Lawton.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
PLANT BROOM CORN.
Mills Shut Down and Prices Of
Brooms Go Up.

Many good housewives have been
crying out at the increased cost Of
brooms. In this State the raise in
prices has been felt and the reason
for this increased price has been
brought to the attention Of the de-
partment Of agriculture, commerce
and Industries by the closing down
Of factory for the manufacture Of
brooms in this State. The factory
was located in Columbia and was a
few days ago closed down because
of the high price Of the broom straw.
In connection with this matter
some folks over in Sumter county
have written Commissioner Watson,
asking some information as tc the
method of growing the broom straw.
Out in Oklahoma the increase in
price per ton has been 800 per cent
the straw having sold for $50 per
ton and is now selling for $240.
This means that brooms are now sell
Ing Ill ILLS OldlC dI al I'LL SooS VI
over 100 per cent over last year.
Mr.. Watson has compiled informa-
tion as to the method Of growing
the broom straw, the idea being to
encourage the raising Of this product
in South Carolina.
How to plant the seed, what kinds
of seed are used for this soil and
ether information will be furnished.
The broom straw has already been
successfully grown in this State near
Yammassee and at the jamestown
exhibit some beautiful brooms made
of this straw were shown. In this
climate the yield is ton Of the
threshed brush to from 3 to 5 acres
of land. About 81 per ton is the
costs of threshing and baling, so
that there is a good profit in the
growing of the broom straw. Re-
ports show that there are about 8
factories in this State, although at
least two have recently been closed
down.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
PAYS SOCIAL DEBTS.
Gives Party and Then Submits to
Fatal Operation.

Determined that none Of her So
cal obligations shuold remain unpaid
at her death, Mrs. Alma Dodson.
society leader and lawyer, Of Spring.
fell, Mo-, invited all her freinis to
farewell card party and recep-
tion Immediately after being inform
ed by her physician that she must
submit to an operation that would
probably prove fatal.
The party was held the day be-
fore the operation. Smiling and
cheerful, Mrs. Dodson was an adj
mirable hostess.
P.rwarl, Mrs. Dodsrn calmly
arranged her personal effects and
picked out the clothing in which she
wished to be attlred after death
She then went to the hospital and
the operation caused her death.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
THE ORANGEBURG BAND
Will Give a Grand Concert at the
Academy of Music.

Much interest is being manifest
cd in the coming concert of the
Orangeburg Military Band at the
Academy of Music next Monday
night, Dec. 81. The members have
been practicing and getting them
selves in good shape for this &C.
casion, and it goes without saying
that this will be a most delightful
occasion and will be pulled off"
as only can be done by this superb
band Of musicians.
Mr.. o. K. Wilson has arranged a
splendid program of classified and
popular music, and it is hoped that
the concert will be patronized liber-
ally. AS this organization has been
furnishing concerts on the square
for the past two summers at prac-
tically their own expense, it will
not be asking very much to have
every seat in the Academy Of Music
occupied on the night of the con-
eert. The band needs and deserves
the proceeds from this concert.
The general admission is only so
cents. and children %.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
SHOULD USE STAMPS.
Patrons on Rural Routes Urged to
Help Carriers.

From a recent count made by
rural carriers in one OF the coun-
ties in the State of New York of
coins deposited by patrons in their
boxes for the purchase Of stamp
supplies, it was found that each
carrier in the country was collect
ing an average of 115 one-cent coins
each week. This average applied to
all the routes in operation through
out the country would give the
enormous total of about 100000,
900 one-cent coins.
AS most of these coins are depos-
tied loose IN boxes, it is desirable
that you and the rural carriers, in
a tactful and polite way, but forth
your best efforts to induce patrons
to provide themselves with stamp
supplies in advance Of their needs,
and to equip their boxes with suita-
BILE coin-holdlng receptacles. 1t
should be explained to patrons that
the picking Of loose coins from boxes
not only results in needless hard
ship and suffering to carriers In
winter weather, delays the delivery
and collection Of the mails, but fre-
quently results in actual money loss
to the carriers, for If, in collecting
coins from boxes, they drop them
into the snow or on the ground with
out recovery, they are required to
replace the amount out of their own
funds.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
BRANCHvILLE NEWS.
Schools Close for the Holidays.
Other Local News.

Branchville, Dec. .17.-Special:
The Branchville graded and high
schools closed today for the holi-
days and will not open again until
the first Monday in January. The
pupils seem to be glad that they
are to have short vacation and say
that they expect good time during
the Christmas holidays.
Miss Florrie Richburg, Of Rich.
burg, is expected in town today.
while here she will spend several
days as the guest Of her uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Bruce.
DR.. ]. A. Parker returned today
from Atlanta, where she spent sew
eral days this week on professional
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. B. Fairey
and family, who lived in the country
a few miles from town, has moved
to Graceville, Ca, where they will
make their future home.
C. NJ. Noble went to Saint Mat
thews yesterday to attend to some
important business.
DR.. Elzey Meyers, who was as
signed to pastoral work by the
Conference near Rock Hill, passed
through town today en- route to his
old home near Smoaks, where he
will spend some time as the guest
of his mother, Mrs. William Mey-
ers.
Considerable interest Is being
taken in the big lot sale that is to
be conducted here next Tuesday by
Ligon Brothers. The lots are be-
ing put in good shape and will most
likely bring a good price when they
are put on the block. All real es-
tate that has been sold in Branch
vile during this year has brought
q good price.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
Makes Them Feel Good.

The Calhoun Advance says: "We
would like to call the attention of
the Orangeburg editors TO the fact
that Calhoun county farmer won
first prize in the fve-acre corn con
test-and that no big glowing ar
counts of what the winner was do
ing was published during the grow
ing season, either. 1t takes corn
to win IL contest of this kind, an !!
that's what Calhoun county produ'-
ei. We feel sorry for the folks over
he line. They Just can't win wh''l.
Calhoun is competing" We rejoice
with the Adv: ace on the success -
Capt. Moss. We wish we had many
farmers like him in both Onange-
burg and Calhoun.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
Congratulatcs the Ladies.

The Calhoun Advance pays the la
dies who got up the good roads sup
per the following deserved compli-
ment: I'VE are told that there were
about $50 more delegates at the
good roads convention in Orange
burg who also attended the banquet
than what was expected, but the la
dies who had the entertainment III
charge for the men, never lost their
heads, and very few outside of the
kitchen department knew what a
time they were having. We congrat-
ulate them on their success Of such
a large undertaking.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
DISASTER AVERTED AT COPE.
Timely Rain Saves Town From
Serious Confagration.

Cope, Dec. 19.-Special: Fire
was discovered this morning at 7:15
o'clock on the cotton platform ad-
joining the depot. 1t was first seen
by Julius Johnson, negro, and in
a short while several persons gath
cred up AMI rolled the burning bales
off the platform into the street,
where they were put out. One had
to be loosened up, as the fire had
eaten its way pretty deeply into 1t.
The two bales had been bought by
Green Brabham Company and had
been sold and were awaiting ship
ment. 1t had been raining nearly all
night, and for this reason alone Cope
was once more saved from fire, for
some fifty or more bales were dis
tributed over the platform, and 1t
has been so very dry up to this time
that nothing could have saved tn :
town had the fire gotten to them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
Editors Christmas Cheer.

During the past week Mr.. E. P.
Haigler, of the Cameron section,
sent US in box of spare ribs, sau-
sages and pudding. Mr.. Dennis
Gilmore, Of Holly Hill, supplemented
a barrel of fine potatoes, sent us a
short time again, with box of spare
ribs, sausage, pudding and huge
ham. Then on top Of this. our kins-
man, Mr.. James Sims, of Orange
Springs, Fla, sent us box Of orang-
es from his grove at that place. The
c-"rpes are fine. and no one in all
this land can surpass the pudding
AMI sausages made by Messrs. Haig-
Ter AMI Gilmore. Verify, We are
living on the fat of the land.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
at. Paul's New Pastor.

Rev. H. w. Bays, D. D., in let
ter to James L. Sims, chairman OF
the Board Of Stewards, says he vii!
be in Orange5nrg and hold his frs.
service on next Sunday morning.
While here he will make arrange
ments about the coming of Mrs.
Bays, which will not be b3f1re the
middle of next week. 1t is likely
that Dr.. Bays will arrive in Orange
burg Saturday evening on the train
from Columbia and will be enter
tanned at the home of some of the
stewards.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
Woodmcn Elect Officers.

The local camp of the Woodmen
last night elected the following of
ficers for the next year:
Frank E. Smith, C. c.
c. NJ. VanOrsdcll, A. l..
]. l.. Weeks, Banker.
a. C. Dibblc, Clerk.
A. S. Kennedy. Escort.
J. L. o Cain, Watchman.
Julius Wannamaker, Sentry.
Thns. ]. Hay ~ Manager.
The camp s II = los; flourish
ing conGit.ou.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Announcement.

On sale December 1G, IT, 18, 81,
%, 23, "a, 25, 81, 1903, and Janu-
ary 1st, 1910.
With final limit to leave destina-
ton not later than midnight January
S, 1910.
Tickets on sale to stations East
Of the Mississippi river and South
Of the Ohio and Potomac rivers.
For further information, address
dearest ticket agent, or
T. C. WHITE. G. P. A.,
W. J. CRAIG, P. r. NJ,
Wilmington, n. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
Excursion Rates via Southern.

Account Christmas holidays the
Southern Railway announces very
low round trip excursion rates from
all points. Tickets will be on sale
December 18th, 18th, 21st, 22d.
23d, oath, 25th, 31st, 1909. and
January 1st, 1910, limited good to
return leaving destination not later
than midnight of January 6, 1910.
Children half fare.
For further information. rates.
etc., apply to Southern Railway tick
ct agents, or address
J. C. LUSK, D. P. A.,
Charleston, S. G.
J. L. MEEK, A. G. P. A,
Atlanta. Ga.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-21
Teachers Meeting.

The Orangeburg County Teachers
Association held its first regular
monthly meeting at the courthouse
on Saturday morning. Prof. ThaclI.
ston, Prof. Marts and Prof. Marchaat
made talks on different subje;: re-
Iating to school government and
school work. All the talks were ~
teresting and instructive. The meet
ing was well attended by teaches.