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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
HOMEMADE DERRICK.
Useful Contrivanee For Lifting Heavy
WA;ohts on the Farm.

OSc1Ul ScnCrfS2HSe EoE G'tltiG NhSAey
t,l Weights on tho Farm.
Tnis homemade derrick is very uss
fal for doing the heavyweight lifting
en most farms. The whole derrick caB
be made at home out OF materials
seuud on the farm with Little iron
work done at the home blacksmith
shop, says the American Thrashertnan n
The foundation sticks or runnera
are ten inch logs or heavy plank Tour
teen feet long, rounded at each end
90 they win slide. These runners are
connected by two three-inch pianks
twelve feet long boltcd to their upper
sidas and a By 10 iuch timber secure
" fastened across the middle. ou whict
rests an iron plate with Il two inch
hole In the center for the mast which
carries the weight. The mast Is TWEEN
ty-two feet long and has a heavy iron
pin set in it's base. This goes through
tae iron plate The mast is supported
eight feet from the bed by an IRON
beund three inch plank platform four
feet square. At poiut sixteen feet
from the base Of the mast tiht place
is worked on two sides. and ten inch
panlss fourteen feet long are boitad
to 1t, one on either side. This double
crusspiece forms the crane arm ana
mlIst project eight feet. Il may he
built with still wider sweep. but the
operator will be obliged to stake down
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
Some men are homeless and SON.
haven't sense enough to go home.
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The In
dustrial and Orphans Home at Ma
con, Ca, who writes: 1--WE have
used Electric Bitters in this lnsti-
tuition for nine years. 1t has proved
most excellent medicine for Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidney troubles. We
regard it as one Of the best family
medicines on earth" 1t invigorates
the vital organs. purifies the blood,
aids digestion, creates appetite. TO
strengthen and build up thin, pale,
weak children or rundown people
it has no equal Best for female
complaints. Only SOC at j. G. Wan
namaker Mfg. Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
AUTO SWING CRADLE.
Combination Self Rocking Baby Ham
mock and Swing.


The combination self rocking safety
cradle and swing shown herewith con.
sists of round body OF sailors ham
mock" netting stretched between cir.
.cuar wooden ends in an adjustable
manner. This arrangement permits
the Tightening Of the netting or It's re-
moval for washing when necessary or
desired. The circular ends are COLI
uected with the hanging rods by swiv.
els in the center. SO that the hammock
or cradle always maintains an even
plane when occupied.
The hanging rods are rigidly con.
nected with 4. steel shaft at the top,
which is moved or rocked by clock
sDrIng nIotor by means OF crank, pit
man rod and lever. With clock
spring motor the cradle will swing
from half to three-quarters Of an hour
with Que winding An electric motor
may be used II desired. Once child
is placed in the hammock and the
gate locked it cannot possibly get out
umided. Mosquito netting wrapped
about the hammock renders IT mos
quito proof. at the same time permit
ting ample air supply. When used as
cradle 1t takes zip no more floor
space in the bedroom thuu the ordi'
nary cradle or bascinet.
The cradle may be changed into q
swing by raising the crossbars to .
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
TRAIN DlSPATCHiNG.
System Had Its Beginning on the Erie
Railroad In 1850.

System Had It's Beginning on the Erie
Railroad In 1880.
In 1850 a train on the Erie railroad
Oh board Of which there happened t.:
be ali official Of the road, arrived al;
It's scheduled meeting puint aud Wa.
obliged to await the train from tbs
opposite direction. AS time passc,.
and the other train did not appear tn
official, becoming impatient at the long
delay, went to the telegraph office anl
wired the next STATEN. asking il tn
expected train had passed GA rG>e;v
Ing an answer that il had moi he wire.
the station agent 70 stop iac train anG
have il wait until The arrival of ti.2
train OH which he was riding.
He then requested the engineer tu
take the train 10 the next station. hut
found that he objected hecaUSc ii was
Irregular aud he had no i"ith in tE2
telegraph. Not uniil III" ci!ii'!al l!ad
commanded the engineer 80 Start his
train was the m"veaieDl 'nahe. Upon
arriving at the next station ii w:tS
found that the other train hrld not yet
appeared. The ;cic&ruNh wus again
employed. and the train moved up an
other station.
This Demonstration W the saving IN
time which co"ld he effected by using
the telegraph led 70 the system Of dis
patching trains which has existed IN
challenged nnt!l The present timc.-Chi.
cago Tribune.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
DERRICK IN OPERATION.

the base SO il will not Overbalancc
when heavily loaded.
Te make ii most complete the crane
arm may be laid with strap iron or
Barn door track and c:r or pGllc.Ts
artdnsed TO run on 1t. thus uischare.
Ing it's load at aay point between the
mast and outer end Of the, nrul., A
ratchet will enable the hoiiting horse
10 draw the load toward the mast ut
any point. The derrick without this
attachment is Just as uscfu! for tnost
wurk. Era;c poles must lc iirrnly holt.
ed to the mast. as shown Il, the itlns-
tration, to stiffen and relieve 1t of ali
strain.
A one inch pure manila rope i< re
quIred and il should run the length
OF the crane arm and thence to it's pub
ley at the base of the mast through III Il
slot in the mast TO prevent wear
against the platform. From this pu'
ley 1t runs to the singlctrce. A steady
hose or pair will accomplish rapid
and easy transfers Of heavy loads.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
Sometimes It's 8 good thing II II
turns out bad.
A Horrible Hold Up.

About ten years ago my brother
was held up In hi: work. health
and happiness BY whit was believed
to be hopeless Consumption" writes
". r. Lipscomb, Of Washington,
n. G. He took several kinds OF
remedies and treatment from several
doctors, but found no help till he
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. and
was wholly cured by six bottles. He
is q we'll man today" It's quick
to relieve and the surest cure for
weak or sore lungs, Hemorrhages,
Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis, La
Grippe, Asthma and all Bronchial
affections. soc and $1.00. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by ]. G.
Wannamaker Mfg. Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
Wanton Abuse of the x Ray.

Misuse or excessive use OF the y ray
is made the subject Of q scathing crit.
icism by Or. Gordon G. Burdick OF
Chicago. says Scientific American. The
average y ray operator. in his opin.
lon, Is thoughlcss and careless to q
degree and one who will bear the
marks OF his blind enthusiasm to the
grave. To see many nf the electricians
who have lived In the atmosphere Of
the X ray laboratory is to sr,Aa living
Gnath pnrsonitiCd. The tissues become
currudcd. and life Is bearabic only I'LL.
der the influence Of opiates. 1t is sad
to think that these men cannot plead
Ignorance and that they have sadly
and wanton'y abused the sullren'" di'
agnostir agent of modern medicine.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
Rescue Stations Fer Miners.

The decision Of thr Uuiird States
geological survey tu establish rescue
stations IN the leading coal fields Of
this country is prompted by humani-
tartan considerations With will meet
with universal approval The Stations
will he located Ii c"nt"rS where the
most fatal accidents hrV" occurred.
A complete plant FOR the rescue OF
miners will be provided. ana hoard
Of experts will instruct both The otfi
ciaIS and the miners in IFS use. The
instruction corps will consist Of thor
oughly competent mining cnsineers.
who will bold themselves al all times
ready for emergency work.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
Increasing Life Of Timber.

/, is estimated that fencepost,
which under ordinary circumstances
will hast for perhaps two years. will.
if given prrservativc treatment cost
ing about 10 cents. last eighteen years.
The service of other timbers, such as
railroad Ties. telephone poles and mine
props. can he doubled and often
treblcd ny inexpensive pltserratirt
treatment Today. when the cost nf
wood is big item 70 every farmer.
every stockmun. every railroad man
acer-to every one. in fact. who must
use timber where It IL likely to decay
this Is a matter which should be care
fiil.v considered
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
BREADs OF The WORLD.
Qualities That Distinguish Loavcs Of
- Various Nations.

Even bread has It's history, and this
history has been written by one OF
tue brothers Rcclus. professor OF geog-
raphy In the University of BRUSSELS.
The naturally whitest of all breads Is
the kasara bread Of Latin America. IL
Is always made lu thin. wafer-like
cakes from the kasabi plant. Black
est OF breads IS the Dait brod Of Lap
land. northern Scandinavia. tussis and
the far north Of Siberia 1t Is kind
OF rye bread and Is considered highly
nourishing. Reindeer sledse parties
subsist on this for weeks together.
their only other article of food being
unsweetened brick tea aud sometimes
q morsel OF fish. The Scotch have
three cornercd oat bread. The Rus
sian Jews have unleavencd bread, one
of the simplest and purest of diets.
The Italian breuds present the great
est variety and purity of any. Same
of their family luaves are as big as
cart wheels and retaiu their table &C
ceptability for nearly week without
becoming overdry or hard
or all bareback breads Of the world
the Siberian ring Tread is considered
the most substantial: 1t is made with
out salt or yeast ard is first steamed.
then lightly baked. to cSpel TIE mois-
ture. Soaked in pure bot tallow for Il
few moments. it is the best possible
heat producing article OF diet. 1t will
burn slowly for about an hour. emit
ting strong heat sufficient to warm
and light small tent and boil the tea
oc coffee water.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
SELF ROCKING CRADLE.

level position, thus spreading the legs.
The body is placed in position as "a
seat by tipping TO one side and adj
iuSting the movable bumpers provided
to keep it rieidly in place. AS the
whole apparatus is fastened with
thumbScrcws. it can be easily knocked
down and made into convenient bum
die for transportation.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
The head baker would probably
resent it IL you were TO call him a
"dough-dead."
Don't Get u Divorce.

A Western judge granted a divorce
on account of ill-temper and bad
breath. Dr.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it. They cure
Constipation, causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble the ill-temper. dis
pel colds, Danish headaches. conquer
chills. csc at J. G. Wannamakcr
Mfg. Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
To renovate black silk, sDong'
with black coffee, then iron.
Brave Fire Laddies

often receives severe burns, putting
out fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and forget them. 1t soon driv-
es out pain. For Burns, Scalds,
Wounds, Cuts and Bruises its earth's
greatest healer. Quickly cures skin
Eruptions, Old Sores, Boils, Ulcers.
Felons: best Pile cure made. Relief
is instant. csc ut J. G.. Wannamak-
er Mfg Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

HOarsenass bronchitis and other
throat troubles are qui:hly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar as it soot:nS
and heals the inflamel throat and
bronchial tubes and the most obsti-
nate cough disappears. Insist upon
having the genuine Fuley's Honey
and Tar. Lowman Drug Co., A. c.
Dukes
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

Delay in commencing treatment
for a slight irregularity that could
have been cured quickly by Foley $
Kidney Remedy may result il serl-
Gus kidney disease. Foley's Kidney
Remedy builds up the worn out It's
sues and strengthens these organs.
Lowman Drug Co.. A. c. Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
CHE BANK OF SPRINGFIELD.
Officers

l.. NJ. Minis, President; Jno Mob
Bean, V. P: j. +. Smith, Cashier;
Edith Phillips. Asst.
Directors.
L. NJ. Minis. Jno. Bean. Joe. 4.
Berry, l.. 3. Fulmer, W. ?. Hut
to, ]. w. Jumper. II. A. Odom,
T. L. Gleatou, O. G. Salley.
All business intrusted to us rs,
ceiyes careful. official attention.
Leave your Surplus funds with ud
st four per cent 'u.erest.
Undiv;de6 profits 12.ooO. on
Capital. $50, ,000.0
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
South Carolina Military Academy
Scholarship Examination.

One vacant beneficiary scholarship
in the South Carolina Military Acad-
envy exists in Orangeburg county.
Applicants must be between tho
ages of Is and 80 years OF age,
physically qualified for military serv-
ice, of good moral character. and
unable TO bear their expenses at COL
lcge. The subjects for the compc-
ti;ive examination are United States
history. English grammar, descrlp-
tive geography, arithmetic. and algc-
bra through quadratic equations.
Applications filled out by parents
or guardians must be forwarded to
the Citadel not later than July 2Sth.
For blanks or further information,
address,
COL. o. ]. BOND, Supt.,
Citadel, Charleston. S. C.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

Foley's Honey and Tar not only
stops chronic coughs that weaken the
constitution and develop into con-
sumption, but heals and strengthens
the lungs. 1t affords comfort ard
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

The two persons to whom a wo-
mans voice can be sweetest are a
small baby she loves and large wo-
man she hates.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

relief in the worst cases OF chronic
bronchitis. asthma. hay fever and
lung trouble. Lowman Drug Co.; A.
G.. Dukes
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22
Everyone would be benefited b.

Everyone would be benefited by
taking Foley's Orine Laxative for
stomach and liver trouble and habit
ual constipation. 1t swectens the
stomach and breath, gently stimu-
latcs the liver and regulates the
bowels and is much superior to pills
and ordinary laXatiVns. Why not
try Foley's Orine Laxative today?
Lowman Drug CO.; A. C. Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

Mrs. Mary II. Brown. President OF
The Y. w. C. Il. Go, East Providence,
r. r.; is also Chaplain Woman's Re'.ef
Corps, and Past Department President
of the ". NJ. c.. of the State OF Rhode
Island. This prominent lady writes an
open letter to suffering women all over
the United States. Her letter is as
inllnwS:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-07-22

Men distruet men too much IN
general and not enough IN particu-
lar
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-10-10

Hustled up here TO the fat an hour
or so later. bundled MP an old suit that's
been kicking around the place since Noah
built the ark and mixed down to the dap
per chaps place of business.
Say. Bo. this old-fashioned Levi-Isaac-
stein conception OF the handme-down
business Is back number for fair. No
kids, fat ana dirty and greasy. playing
around on the floor; no 'SplelerS outside
to put the hook on the unwary passerbv
and yanll him within. Nothing doing ON
the .rake-ne home-with-Eo u-for-S3"S at
traction. either Everything up to date.
Il was met coUrteOusly by clean
shaver. weIl-dressed Young salesman who
examined my suit without calling my at
tention to the sOiled spots down the
front or the worn parts of the lape!S or
insisting that the cut was 10 years be
hind the styles in Pohlck. Fla.
He looked 1t all over in 4 business
like way hesitated q moment and then
offered $50 stating that it was Il house
of one price where the custom Of Jew-tnS
one down. or up. was entirely Obsolete
l let it so At the price.
AS he was sScOrtlng me to the door
with ceremony, / remarked upon the
changed methods IN vogue in his store.
For over % minutes he explained that
the hand me down business was just as
legitimate an enterprise to modernize as
nuv other He described the advantages
of having fashionnbIy dressed solicitors
purchase good clothes from men who
naid good money for them originally.
And he put wise, further. Be, TO the
fact that there's many man making a
good salary who buys his clothes from
them instead of paying medium-class
tailor his profit.
.tRut lust as was leaving, Bo | got
wise to the real wise business OF the en-
terprise Got behind the front. so to
speak. l heard a workman who had
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-10-10

them. IN order to get them crisp rinse
IN milk. II a cream tint IS desired add
81 very Little cold ten to the milk. They
should be pressed lightly after the fabric
is laid right side down thick piece
Of goods. To clean a white lace veil
make Il lather OF white soap and water
The veil should he squeezed in the lather.
bur not rubbed. It should then he
rinsed IN a couple Of waters with a little
blue added to the last Thin starch can
be used TO stifen the veil
Many housewives find pers piration stains
very hard to remove. Rub the garment
well with soap and then let it lay III the
sun. In case the perspiration Is unde.
the arms. use diluted muriatic acid. Put
Il pettICOat into a strong suds Of CASTLE
soap ana water. The soap should be
boiled III the water and allowed to cool
until the hand can stand the tempera ture
The skirt should he pressed and not
squeezed lightly with the hands, then
dipped into another similar sutls. The
water should then he pressed out and the
petticoaU hung up il the air TO dry, but
not IN the sun.
is sometimes a very sorry looking affair,
being much faded and in dire need OF a
bleaching. In this case to two quarts OF
water add a half-p0uud OF chIorinated
lime and about two Tablespoonsfui Of reg
ular washing powder Place the lime first
IN Il basin and then pour the boiling
water over It. Then the soda should DC
added. It should be stirred until the
Jumps are broken up. Then strain aud
place In bottles. in using this com
pound about one quart should he used
To about four of hot water Many OF
these linen suits have jet buttons and
ornaments and in case these show signs
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-10-10

answer cry wen
The egJion of n hat is also a hard
problem especially when low priced
one is wanted by the girl All girls
have g taste or their own and the girl
with tee low wages Is very often liable
To select what she wants regardless Of
the price asked for II. Aauy cirls solve
thls problem by getting good shapes and
trimmings at rue sales and then doing
the trimming themselves This takes uu
very little time In the evenings aad very
pretty has are often the result, The glrl
shifting hr own taste. Cheap unerv
should never be placed on the hat, as a
small bu2. or via=s answer the purpose
much bett The overturned hat is an
eye-sore.
At DO sane ARE gloves cheap ana they
soil very quickly. II the glr carries
mum rs best TO wear heavy wooden
gloves tu work, rs these wear much
longer thau the Ria ones. Many can
net vcaF wcoieu gloves and I'm this case
The wash cAamois are the best The
caamois aya worn the ycar around and
they can ae Wa So is soap aud winter.
w5ta little sweet OH added. Certon
aad Isle gloves are worn only in tbs
spring ana fall. &sataess should be one
Of the cuief considerations tgr the girl
who lives On swaI wages Serupu'ous
care should hc taken ia the dress. 10
matter how plain if u.s. Care should be
taken lu the pressing OF garments su
order that they will always looh well
and last longer
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-10-10
Powdered MIR.

III NEW process. mas been Invented
Icy which pure milk IS converted into
= : powder yet it retains she TASTE.
appearance aud nutrit5ve value. Ii is
claimed that the di-csrlhi55y is cvan
greater THAI the othe. HH.. The mtE
is fed III Jets from a perforated supply
tube at the rate Of from So to ta3 -ai
Ions per hour. upon two hollow cylinders
. feet in length by 81 inches ia Diameter.
revolving III opposite directions, aaau- ONE
sixteenth of an inch apart. Eeam - t9 lJ
turns per minure. Inc eEiuG PTS are
heated by steam at pressure of th-ar
atmosphere 10 a temperature oi about
$40 degrees. The milE oeziug slowly
through the narrow space is taken up ly
adhesion TO the heate6 surfaces @.d
passes around under the cylinders aE n
thin and almost invisible 45m OF deted
milk having about the thickness Of
heavy paper This is then peeled off
with knife and falls into q receptacle.
1t is then passed through a coarse s-.H e..
becoming a sort Of aour substance
Twenty-Five gallons of rich uilk VIII
yield about y pounds Of the mi'k p2W-eE
after it has gone through the complca J
process.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-10-10
End Of the Season, Re71ouatio71s.

EH q ARM weather is now thing Of
" 4. 4. E: ::: &: e: : !: Is; Is: Is:
can authoritativeIy be said on
renoyations about the house, as each
housewife has her own particular likes
end disiikes on that subject. In wall
paper the colors are more subducd than
hast year and the paper has more land
scape designs. suitable for different kinds
OF rooms and styles Of woodwork. Par
ticular pains should be taken in consid-
ering the woodwork IF the room before
the purchase Of new paper, as IL should
harmonic. Stains on woodwork can very
often he taken of br the liberal use q
good soap and water. Care should also
be taken in the purchase of new stain for
the hardwood floors. ass brands are 1nauu-
factured now that viii last great deal
longer than the old fashioned wood stains
In the purchase OF new rugs for hard
wood floors just about two and ouc-hoif
feet should be bare between the edge Of
tn rug and the walls.
Foulard silk should be soaked for some
time in cold water that has Il little salt
dissolved In fl before an attempt is made
80 wash It, II more than one piece is
90 be cleaused a separate tub should he
used for each piece. Make Il good lather
and then sOuse the dress up and down iii
II several times No soap should be
rubbed on the fabric and the vatef
should not he too hot. II will probably
be necessary 30 use two OR three lafhers
before the cloth is entirely clean. The
cloth should De riused two or three times
In clear water. the last containing a
small portion Of ammonia. To restore the
gloss of the silk rinse In methyiated spirit