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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Wants Levers Seat.

Testimony was taken Friday at
Lexington before T. c. Sturkie, Esq,
in the contest OF R. H. Richardson,
the Sumter negro, for the seat Of
Congressman A. F. Lever, in the 6lst
Congress. F. E. Dreher, Esq, rep
resented Mr.. Lever in the proceed
ings, while Richardson appeared in
his own behalf. The contestant
claims that many negroes who were
entitled to vote in the general cleo
ton in Lexington county were re-
fused the privilege Of casting their
ballots; that the county board OF
registration refused to issue regis
tration certificates to a number OF
negroes who We're entitled to regis
tration under the law, claiming that
thsy paid taxes on property to the
value OF $50. \ number of witness
es for each side were present and
testified. The same force will be
enacted in each county in the dis
trict
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
HOLLY HILL SCHOOL CLOSING.
Seven Boys and Girls Receive Ger
tificates.

The closing exercises of the Holly
Hill Graded School were held in the
new school auditorium Thursday and
Friday evenings. The exercises were
enjoyed by large audience each
night. The manner in which the
pupils acquitted themselves showed
thorough training on the part Of
their teachers.
The addresses OF Prof. Clinkscales
and Superintendent ]. E. Swearin-
gen were not only entertaining, but
highly instructive. County Super
intendent c. w. Sanders was present
and made short address Friday
evening.
The pupils who completed the
course and received certificates were
as follows: Herbert Kizer, Cullen
Murray, Misses Connie Hart, Mat
tie Matheny, Minnie Murray, Mat
tie Murray and Winona Way.
The year has been one of the most
successful in the history of the
school. With a new building, newly
equipped throughout, the work has
moved along smoothly, with the fol-
lowing teachers in charge: D. M.
Ellen, principal; Miss Ottolee Gun
ter, Miss Pearle Gilmore, Mrs. R.
B. Gross, assistants.
The amended High School Act will
enable this school to receive aid
from the State next season. Another
grade will be added and possibly
another teacher.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25

turn of mind. Ezekial has given a
lot of valuable pointers to the GRIM
inal LAWYER, and the greatest law
pleading recorded in history is that
of Paul in his own defense before
Agrippa.
Some Of these long summer even
ings. Rinaldo. when you haven't any
;,,,.in5 ciso 10 10, and yOu cl b!A%t
and ont Of touch with things in gen.
cral. Just sit down in the quiet OF
your own room, take up the Old
Book, and opening it almost any
where just start in and read. You Il
be surprised how interesting it IS
and when You hav2 read awhile,
yon'll find your mind clearer, ard
your heart cleaner and blood run
ming frecr. Then YOU can turn into
your little bed and get such a
nights sleep as never came to the
young sport" who took in the town
and painted things ermine in the
exuberance of youthful JOY. We
know what we are talking about,
Rinaldo. Your uncle has been
through the mill.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Passing Of o Good Man.

1t is with regret that we learn
of the death of Mr.. Thomas
w. oliver, which sad event
occurred at his home near Andrew
Chapel on last Friday. He was a
most excellent citizen, and had many
friends all over the State who will
regret to hear Of his death. He had
reached the ripe old age of eighty
three years, but up to a short time
ago he was active and well preserved.
Mrs. Oliver, two daughters and one
son survive him. He was gallant
defender of the Lost Cause" He
was also a high Mason, and in his
earlier life took an active part in
the councils of the order. When
he died a good and useful citizen
passed into the great beyond.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
PROF. j. A. THACKsToN, PHI. D.
A South Carolinian Called to a Chair
in Florida.

DR.. John A. Thackston. native
of this State, has been calleG to the
chair of philosophy in the Florida
university at Gainesville. The Win
ona, Mimi, Daily Herald, where DR..
Thackston is now teaching, says:
"For the third time within two
or three years the Winona normal
school faculty is called upon to furn-
ish a professor for university. 1t
has just been made public that DR..
John A. Thackston, who succeeded
Miss Katherine Sprague in the teach
ership of mathematics, has been call
ed to the chair of philosophy and
education in the University of Flor
ida at Gainesville.
"This is a marked promotion for
Dr.. Thackston and position for
which he specially prepared himself
during two years of graduate study
in the University Of New York.
During his year in Winona he and
his family have endeared themselves
to all members of the school and
to the members of the community
wherever they have made acquain-
tances outside the school. In ad-
dition to the class room work in
mathematics DR.. Thackston has had
general charge of the classification
of students in all courses, and has
carried on both kinds of work with
earnestness and effectiveness"
Prof. j. A. Thackston is brother
of Prof. A. J. Thackston, the ef-
ficient superintendent of the Graded
Schools of this city.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Going to Be Married.

Friends and admirers over the
State-and she has hundreds in ev-
cry county in the State, through her
several years work as president Of
the State School Improvement As
sociation-of Miss Mary T. Nance,
will learn with interest that she is
to be married. The lucky man is
Mr. William L. Daniel Of Saluda, a
graduate of Furman and promis-
ing young member of the Legisla-
ture. The ceremony takes place on
June 16 at Miss Nance's home,
Cross Hill, Laurens county. Miss
Nance resigned as president of the
Improvement Association several
months ago.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Crops in the Fork Section.
Orangeburg, May

Orangeburg, May %.
Editor Times and Democrat
AS had an occasion to travel
through the Fork section for fifteen
miles during the last week, and as
is my habit, l kept an eye right and
left to note the conditions OF the
crops. l am glad to state that L
never saw the farmers as a whole
better up with all crops. There is
the best stand of cotton, and 1t IS
in the best condition-also the corn
that | ever have seen, at least for
the last ten years. Although the
cool nights a week ago seemed to
have turned the corn little yellow,
most of it planted on the William
son plan, and some being allowed to
turn yellow by instruction (Which
| doubt the wisdom of. | do not
think there is any material increase
in the acreage of cotton, while there
seems to be no decrease in the corn.
would, as an old farmer, advise
my brethren to look close to their
duties for the next few weeks, as the
late rains will not fail to bring
forth fine crop of general grass
that has been very slow to show
itself so far. Remember then, that
small grain is to be harvested, while
blackberries and old field plums are
are here, and in great demand, which
always draws labor. The school clos
ings and the merry picnics are ad-
vertised and will have to be attended
to. The oat crop will come up to an
average, think.
Success to The Times and Demo-
crat. think its appearance three
times week a wise move on the
part of its management.
"UNCLE JACK.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
CrcSton School Closing.

The commencement exercises Of
Creston graded school will take place
May 30th and June 1st. Rev. c.
E. Peel, of Cameron, will preach the
commencement sermon at the school
academy on Sunday morning at IL
0 clock, May 30th. The final clos
ing exercises will take place on Tues
day morning at 1890 clock, June
1st, after which there will be u
picnic. Come one, come all, with
we'll filled baskets.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
BODY FOUND IN A POND.
How 1t Got There No One Seems to
BE Able to Tell.

A dispatch to The News and Cour-
ier from Chester says Coroner w.
NJ. Leckie was called 10 Great Falls
Friday morning to hold an inquest
over the remains Of John Chisholm,
colored, whose body was found in
a pond Thursday morning and who
appeared from contusions On the
back Of his neck and from other
marks of violence to have been
murdered and thrown into the pond.
A number of witnesses were eX-
amined, but no very satisfactory tes-
timony was adduced. The jury, with
Mr.. S. B. Crawford as foreman,
brought in the following verdict:
THAT the said John Chisholm came
to his death from being struck on
the back part of his neck with some
blunt instrument, and then body
found in pond by party or parties
unknown to this jury
Chisholm was last seen alive Sat-
urday night. The testimony showed
that he was a member of a party
that had spent the greater part Of
the night gambling, although he was
said to have taken no part in the
proceedings. 1t was difficult to get
any connected testimony out Of the
negroes, who were examined, and it
will be almost impossible to find
out whether Chisholm was murdered
and thrown into the pond or stum-
| blcd in while drunk or accidentally
and was drowned.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Get :'uot Mashed Or.

The Blackvilie Courier says:
Steve Scott, mUlatto negro, was
run over by passenger from Char
lesion last Saturday night. His left
leg was crushed from his foot to
knee. lie mounted the rods under
the express car as the train was NOV
ing off, intending TO steal ride as
far as White pond, but lost his hold
and trying to get from under, his
leg was caught under the wheels.
He was taken to Dr.. Chester Smith 5
Office and his leg was taken off above
the knee. At last accounts he was
doing fairly we'll but very weak from
the loss of blood
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Alleged Thieves Released.

A dispatch from Aiken says
Charles, Henry and Ben Gaultman
and Lonny Price were released from
Jail last night and the charge Of be-
ing connected with the robbery Of
the express car between Warren
vile and Augusta was withdrawn.
w. NJ Markie, who was arrested
Thursday night, was also released,
after being detained day. The
first four named parties are known
here in Orangeburg and their
friends were satisfied from the start
that they had nothing to do with
the robbery.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Cigarette Smokers.

The Farm Journal says out OF
2.50O boys recently examined IN tn.
schools of Kansas. only six cigarette
smokers were found 10 be wha
would generally he called bright. y
I en- of the remainder were averags
student, white all the rest OF the
$500 were found to be poor at their
studies, or worthless. Boys, don't
you think you ought to cut out
cigarette smoking?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
He Is Il Lucky Man.

We clip the following from the
knights of the Grip column in
The State: "Mr. Dick Lane, when
not telling the story of his expert
ence in Camden, was very attentive
to the ladies. But not for one short
minute did they cause Dick to forget
that there is only one girl in all
this world for me- To prove it a
fact he side-stepped the banquet to
get to her side. The ticket agent at
the union depot says Dick passed
up mileage for Orangeburg. Along
in November, rumor has it."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
PICKED UP ALL ABOUT BY OUR
REPORTERS.
What is Happening in the Country

What Is Happening in the Country
as Well as in the Cities and
Towns.
The rains seem to be over for
the present.
Mr.. D. c. Hayden has gone on a
trip to Charleston.
Miss Elise Brown, of Anderson,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. M.
Albergotti, on Amelia street.
The commencement exercises prop
er Of the Orangeburg Collegiate In
stitute will take place tonight.
The weather has been decidedly
cool the last few days, but then the
good old summer time is just ahead.
The commencement exercises Of
the Graded School will take place
Thursday and Friday evenings Of
this week at the Opera House.
The times and Democrat is in
debted to Mr.. W. Archie Schiffley, of
the graduating class, for an invita-
tion to the commencement exercises
of the Graded School.
The Orangeburg Graded Schools
graduates eight boys this year and
eight girls. HERETOFORE 1.-THE girls
have outnumbered the boys, but this
year the boys have pulled up.
There were about ten law breakers,
up before His Honor, Mayor Dukes.
on Monday morning. About S35
were turned over to the city treasur-,
er, the amount being collected by
fines and forfeitures.
A surprise party was given Miss
Mary Chisolm at her home on
Broughton street on last Friday
evening by party Of young folks.
Miss Chisolm has recently moved
to our city from Valley Forge, Va.
There were about seven couples who
enjoyed the occasion.
If any little word Of mine
May make a life the brighter,
If any little song of mine
May make a heart the lighter,
God help me speak the little word
And take my bit of singing
And drop it in some lonely vale,
To set the echoes ringing.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25

bers Of his own delegation in the
sense that the correspondents Of the
News and Courier, the Record and
the State do, for he is an employee
of the Southern Railway Company
and, presume, has duties during
the day which prevent his being at
the Capitol when members are most
accessible. In closing permit me to
say that am sorry 10 feel called up
on to take so much of your space.
and again. | want to disclalm as
emphatically as can the IL that
have ever claimed tn" entire credit
for the success of these efforts.
think that you will agree after read
ing these letters. that l may claim
at least some share of the credit.
and | believe that to the unprejudic-
ed mind. these letters will carry the
conviction that the largest part Of
the credit belongs to me.
Very truly,
"a. T. LEVER"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Pointed Paragraphs.

Speaking of love letters, there is
none some people love so much as
a capital a."
Personal application often is the
secret Of success. 1t is So with q
porous plaster.
There may be music in the auto
harp, but no woman auto harp too
much chin music.
The man of letters who shows
the stamp Of i'll fortune must be
enveloped in gloom.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25


time:
A tariff on wool and a tariff on brass,
A tariff on fur, hides and tallow;
A tariff on steel and tariff on glass;
A tariff on crooks, deep and shall
low.
A tariff or rails and tariff on
nails
A tariff on coffee's rumor-
Protect everything in the tariff trust
ring;
Put tn cinch on the helpless con-
sumer.
A tariff on -four and tariff on salt,
A tariff on linen and cotton;
A tariff on sugar, and don't call a
halt
Until not thing is forgotten.
A tariff on clocks, on gloves and on
socks
Just pile up the tariff tax higher
Protect everything in the tariff trust
ring;
Put tn cinch on the poor helpless
buyer!
A tariff on clothes and tariff ON
boots,
A tariff on rubber and copper;
A tariff on lace and a tariff on fruits,
On medicine, bottle and stopper.
A tariff on thread and tarlH on
bread
Hoist the tariff as high as the
steeple-
Protect everything in the tariff trust
ring;
Put th cinch on the poor common
people
A tariff on coal and a tariff on tin,
A tariff on lumber and paper;
tariff on needle, tariff on pin;
A tariff on shirts-that's the
caper.
A tariff on rope and a tariff on
SOAP
Hoist the tax to the stars and sur
prise EN-
Protect everything in the tariff trust
ring;
No thought for the fellow who
buys 'em!
A tariff on cradle, a tariff on bed,
A tariff on shroud and on coffin;
A tariff on tombstone to place at his
head
Get after him early and often.
From cradle to grave gouge the poor
helpless slave
Here's your chance, Tariff Baron;
just note 'er-
Protect everything in the tarlh trust
ring;
Put tn cinch on the short-sighted
voter!
A tariff on lead and tariff on zinc,
A tariff on carpet and curtain;
A tariff on food and a tariff on
drink
You've got them all cornered-
that's certain.
Tax his birth and his death, tax his
first and last breath
Everything that he needs put the
ban on. -.
Play the limit of lust, ev'ry tariff-fed
trust,
With the help of Payne, Aldrich
and Cannon.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25

Your correspondent makes the
statement that Mr.. Lever gave out
interviews on the subject to th'
newspapers. Mr.. Lever gave out
only one interview, and that because
Il believed il proper TO call the at
tcntion OF the people at home to
this matter that they might interest
their representatives through letters
and kilograms which in turn would
have their effect upon the Commit
tee Of Ways and ii ans. In his clos
ing paragraph, h" att"mpts 10 give
the impression that l had endeav-
orcd to have him send out a story
in accord with my own views. The
truth OF IL matter is that | did
not know that Mr.. Daniel was your
representative here until | saw his
statement over his own signature. l
do not think that | have seen the
Young man but once during this
whole year. He is not a correspon-
dent who keeps in touch with men,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
THE TARIFF TAX.
How 1t Is Worked for the Denefit
Of the Trusts.

The following from "W. NJ. NJ,
in the Commoner, shows how the
tariff tar is fixed up for the benefit
of the trust barons and how the con-
sumer gets it in the neck every
time:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25

The commencement exercises Of
the Graded School will take place
Thursday and Friday evenings Of
this week at the Opera House.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25

The times and Democrat is in
debted to Mr.. W. Archie Schiffley, Of
the graduating class, for an invita-
tion to the commencement exercises
of the Graded School.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25

The weather has been decidedly
cool the last few days, but then the
good old summer time is just ahead.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-05-25
Mr.. LEVERS tier
CONTINUED from page 81

NSOuIlAuSo iiOEi po5S o''
your progress, and was very agreea-
bly, surprised when the thing that
YOU wanted done was done.
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modelled and combination locks plac-
ed upon them. They VIII be arranged
to aocumnuudate q iais@T number.
Secretary Whitaker, as last winter,
will have charge CT the physical work,
With probably George Minty assist
ing him. Mr.. Minty was for a time
assistant physical director in the
Sioux City Y. Nj. C. a.
The social features will be we'll
taken care of, with special social
evening for the boys and younger
members. The senior members will
not be neglected in this regard. The
leading feature of the Y. M. G. A.,
the religious meetings, will be held
at the regular time on Sunday after
Moons. Helpful and inspiring leaders
will conduct these meetings and they
will be of even greater value than
those held last year. All in all, the
Association promises to do greater
things for the men of this city the
coming year in building them up &C
cordine to the familiar spirit, mind
and boGy.
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Civil Service Examination

An examination for stenographer
and typewriter in the Government
service will be held in this city on
the 10th. inst. There is always a d.
mand for persons to fill these posi-
tions at a very good entrance salary.
Three of the competitors from
Mitchell in the examination last
spring at Sioux Falls have been APP
pointed, Joseph Goldworthy in the
Navy Department at Washington, Roy
Mcknight in the Land Office at Doug
las, Wyo., and Miss Ruth Wilson at
Huron, S. Oak.
The time is short but by securing
applications at once it will be posi-
BILE to get them in in time for the
coming examination.
CHAs. w. BoGGs,
Local Secretary.
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CAMPAIGN FOR MEMBERS
Energetic Movement to be started
Tomorrow, to Increase y. M. c.
A. Membership to 400.

MHNaa
The second year Of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Mitchell under the charge Of gen
1falsecretary. 3. s.. Whitaker, prom
sslsess q be rel more profitable and
for It's members than the
sdrst, filled q that was with good
things along Association lines. At
tile meeting held last week 1t was de-
Ms0ldSast0 open 9 campaign for new
Il iSSNesdmnbers. starting tomorrow, Sept.
EXfxth.a and closing on the oath. A
saGdemlbership of 400 is the desired
1,yIiiAtoswh lich the members will strive.
sMlthIsan enthusiastic group to work
the splendid things the Associa-
HoGnssshas Is offer this year there is
UEarNealssonSwhy the desire should not
|IZIHi attained.
Ssssai { the larger things in Y. M.
eSaSsasnork which the local organi-
HUI hassttaikensupar the education-
zSiaEScI3e sNsisasswshich Will be organized in
nlcal idrawing, first aid to the
sS8ITfsns general study of gas
f6ssSThese subjects will be open
sssSry6nsa ndsrsills BE free. barring,
! ssthaeSnecessary expenses OF
kssand phamphlets used. Com
13dlnsJtructsors wli.l teach in the
pnsgrresd. mechanical
III inyolys astudy Of the
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The Lure Of Money.

ne Lure OF money
James r. keene. who won and lost
fortunes and who played with millions
Of dollars as u child would play with
q heap Of sand, was once asked why,
having wealth to safety. he did not
give up the game of money grabbing
and seek peace, comfort and content
ment.
The answer vouchsafed by Keene
may be regarded as that which would
be offered by many another man if the
same question were put to him.
"Nhy do | want more money! su1u
Keene. Why does a dog want an.
other rabbit? Your dog will chase the
millionth rabbit as though it were the
first he had ever seen. He will strive
and strain in the pursuit of it to the
point of heartbreaL. One might sup.
pose his SOULS life depended on the
capture. And vet. should he overtake
1t, he will east 1t aside when killed
and begin quartering the ground to
start another. To the last gasp of his
breath that dog will chase his rabbit.
! When YOU tell me why that dog wants
another rabbit I'll tell you why /
want more money" Harry Furniss In
Strand Magazine.
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principles used in designing drafts
of machinery and mechanical devices.
The class in first aid to the injured
will be of great value to those engag-
ed in the more active callings, such
as railroading. carpentering, or gen
eral construction work. 1t will be in
charge of w. E. M. Devers, who was
for three years in the hospital corps
of the U. 8. Navy. Lectures will also
be given by some local physician. The
class in the study Of gasoline engines
will be of especial benefit to engin-
GERS. automobile owners, and farm
ers. 1t will be in charge Of an ex-
pert along this line and will be Of
genuine value. This is a new feature
to local Association work. which has
been used with considerable success
and profit in all Of the larger organ
izations. The classes will all be held
in the evening.
The recent action of the council in
leasing to the Association the audit
Torium two permanent nights a week
and such others as are not engaged
WI. mean that additional features in
physical culture and training can be
introduced. Already Secretary Whit
taker has made provision for work
in basket ball, indoor baseball, and
hand ball. The latter is a new game
here. but is very popular in the east
where it is played to a great extent
in the winter time. It Is similar to
tennis, the hands being used instead
of racquets. The lockers in the dress.
ling room in the basement will be re.