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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

which this election is held is be-
ing discussed by the newspapers Of
the State. Section one of the act,
makes whiskey brought in the Stale
for personal use strictly seizaDle
anywhere it is found, is causing
some comment. Under this section
all liquor is declared "contraband
and against the morals, good health
and safety of the State. This is
pretty sweeping, and if enforced Will
make the State pretty dry.
Practically all the remainder o:
the act, except those sections provid-
ing for the elections on the 18th,
maps out the course druggists mus'
pursue to be allowed to sell alco-
hol for strictly medical and scien-
tifc and mechanical purposes and
wine for sacramental and religious
purposes. It does not seem likely
that many druggists will qualify,
as the requirements are too perfect
ly conscientious about desiring to
stay within the law. AS will be
seen the penalty for violating the
law is very heavy, and we do not
believe that many druggists will
bother with it.
In the first place bond of $4,000
is required, and for violation not
only this bond, but the druggists
license to do business as druggist
will be forfeited. No liquors OF any
kind, not even on physicians pre-
scription, may be sold for even nedi-
cal purposes, wine for strictly sac
ramental and religious purposes
alone being allowed. Alcohol may
be sold for medicinal purposes only
on prescription, and all these pre-
scriptions must be filed in triplicate.
with the clerk of court, city author
tiles and one copy posted in con-
spicuous place.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
The WITTY Warden.

you'd hardly expect to find n sense
Of humor In prison officials" says an
American representative on the inter-
national prison commission, but dur
ing an inspection made by some Amer
leans interested in penal matters Of a
penitentiary in England one Of US was
thus surprised.
"I Ercsume.' observed the American.
that here as elsewhere, you prison Of
tlclals fi2d existence painful enough
Il think you may fairly say so. sir
responded the warden, with grim
smile, seeing the nrnhcr Of fclons we
have on our hands '-Lippincott's.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
The Poor Sent Away.

We had always supposed that the
church was a place where the rich
and poor meet together" but an
English paper speaking Of certain
service in a church in the south of
England says that hundreds of poor
people who would have been glad
to enter were kept at respectable
distance from the entrance by the
police" the one reason for this was
that the wealthy might be accom-
modated and the paper naively adds,
there was a great display of fash
inoable summer costumes. we
have heard of almost as bad thing
happening in New York. Some Wis
itors to that city some years ago
went one Sunday morning to
church where many of the wealthy
folks attend, and started to enter
the door, but were stopped by tel-
low in full dress and conducted to
an ante-"oom, where they were told
to wait until the services had be-
gun. and then they would be given
seats in the pews of those who might
stay away from the services. Ihe
visitors left in disgust and worship
ped elsewhere We hear in these
DAYS of the estrangement of the mas
ses from the church. Such incidents
as the above naturally lead to such
eStrangement.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

abound. It is easy to exaggerate
danger, but after all there is much
force in what the paper says. Prob
ably the most effective and health
sustaining exercise is walking, and
certainly it is one of the most
measurable. 1t therefore follows
that an over indulgence in the use
of street cars and other conveyances
means less exercise by walking and
the result is not good. Many peo-
pie to save a minute or two Of time
take the elevator or the trolley when
it would be far better for their
health if they walked the distance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Onn ON. the Nan of Method.

"Don't wait for me- he said to his
better hale. II may be rather late,
bur business is business you know
and can't be helped
The next morning the man Of method
was far from either looking well or
feeling wcil. At breakfast he sat list
lcsSly toying with his toast and coffee.
while lis spouse sat stonily silent be-
hind the colfccpot. The breakfast
room clock was equally silent.
"Iaria, my dear. there must be
something wrong with that clock. l
um sure | wound it up last night" re-
marked the husband.
No" answered his wife. "you wound
up Frcddy's music box Instead, and
had it playing Home, Sweet Home at
3 o'clock In the morning. The hall
clock has also stopped, and you have
screwed your corkscrew right into the
telephone. Judges Library.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Made the Duke Feel Cheap.

The second Duke Of Wellington,
though far from being stingy. was in
many odd ways economical. He discov-
cred one day some champagne which
be considered and which doubtless
was quite good enough for ball sup
per and which had the advantage Of
being extraordinarily low In price. He
ordered the quantity required and was
rejoicing in his excellent bargain when
on opening one Of the papers he en-
countered the following advertisement:
"Try our celebrated champagne at 3S
shillings a dozen, as ordered by his
grace the Duke Of Wellington for his
Forthcoming ball at Apsley House"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Another Whack at the People.


In framing their tariff bill the
Republicans looked to the interests
of the trusts and monied interests
entirely. They did not have the
people in the back part of their
heads, except to hold them up so
as they could be plundered by the
contributors of the Republican cor
ruption fund to carry elections. This
will be discovered to be. the case
by any one who will take the trouble
to look up the matter. Take the
zinc schedule, for instance. Zinc
has been on the free list for many
years, but in the new tariff bill it
is provided that zinc bearing ores
containing less than ten per cent
of zinc shall be admitted free; con-
tanning more than ten and less than
twenty per cent the duty is one
quarter Of cent pound on the
zinc contained therein; containing
twenty per cent and less than
twenty-five per cent the duty is one
half of one cent a pound and more
than twenty-five per cent, one cent
a pound, an ad valorem duty of
eighty-four per cent.
1t may be stated that the zinc
ore worth importing contains more
than twenty-five per cent of the met
al. AS writer in the Commoner
says there was not the slightest rea-
son for putting duty on zinc ore.
The industry, instead of languishing,
is very prosperous. In 1894 the ore
sold at the Joplin mines for $3.50
a ton. In 1900 it was selling for
$3.50 and in 1907 the average price
on the market was S44.36 ton.
The real reason why the tariff was
put on was to increase the value OF
the holdings of the mine owners,
who now exact royalties of
from twenty to twenty-five per
cent for the working of
their ground. The manufactur-
business, all protested against the
increase because it means, they as
sert, an increase of about s25 ton
in spelter. which is pig zinc. But
the protest fell on deaf ears. The
zinc ore trust had to be taken care
of.
The real facts about the zinc
schedule is not far to seek. 1t was
fixed for the sole benefit Of the own
ers of the zinc mines. 1t will in
crease the value of ton Of zinc
ore containing sixty per cent of met
al $12 a ton to the man who owns
the mine. 1t will add from 81 to
$5 ton on galvanized iron sheets
and from Sc to So ton on galva-
nized ware, such as pals, tubs and
similar household articles, thus bear
ing directly upon the consumer. The
argument advanced twas that the
duty was needed to keep out Mexi-
can ores. Joplin ore contains about
sixty per cent of pure zinc, Mexican
ore from thirty to thirty-fve. This
means that it costs twice as much
to smelt the Mexican product, after
freight rate of $3.50 a ton has
been paid to bring it to the smelters.
So it will be seen that this excuse
will not pan out. The real reason
for the duty on zinc Is to hold up
every one who uses ENC so as they
can be robbed by the zinc ore trust.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
HE FELL ASLEEP.
A Curo For Insomnia and tho Weird
Effoct II Produced.

~ SuF0 For insomnia aHo tno WoHo
Effect II Produced.
Recently a friend who had heard
that sometimes suffer from insomnia
told me OF sure cure. Eat pint
Of peanuts and drink two or three
glasses Of milk before going to bed"
said he, "and I'll warrant you'll be
asleep within half an hour" I did
as he suggested, and now for the bene-
At of others who may be afflicted with
insomnia I feel it to be my duty to
report what happened, so far as am
able to recall the details.
First let me say my friend was
right 1 did go to sleep very soon after
my retirement. Then a friend with
his head under his arm came along
and asked me If wanted to buy his
feet. I was negotiating with him
when the dragon, on which,, was rid
ing slipped out of his slS and left
me floating in midair. While I was
considering how should get down a
bull with two heads peered over the
SuSG VI luc wall NouiSi
haul me up If l would first climb up
and rig a MINDLESS for him. So as
was sliding down the mountain side
the brakeman came in. and I asked
him when the train would reach my
station.
1--WE passed your station 400 years
ago" he said calmly, folding the train
up and slipping it into his vest pocket.
At this juncture the clown bounded
into the ring and pulled the center
pole out of the ground, lifting the tent
and all the people In it up, while I
stood on the earth below watching
myself go out Of sight among the
clouds above Then awole and found
I had been asleep almost ten minutes.
Good Health Clinic.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Idlcness is Il Curse.

Some people think our first par
ents were cursed in being compelled
to work. In reply it was the best
thing for them as it is for any per-
son. 1t is idleness not work that IS
a crime. Take any number of peo-
pie compelled by circumstances to
enforced idleness and see how they
clamor for work. If Adam had not
been compelled by circumstances to
labor for living he probably would
have got into fresh mischief, for
idleness breeds discomfort and a
multitude of other evils. But work
strengthens the body and mind, sup
ports the family, brings cortentment
and an increased capacity for the
pleasure of life. And besides all
this the man who honestly tolls
knows that he is contributing to the
prosperity of the place in which he
lives and Of society in general.
Young men ever bear in mind that
idle boys and men are found on the
devils working ground, and he will
find them work to do and pay their
wages, too.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

An American girl is about to mar
ry Portuguese nobleman and the
dot" as the French call it. will
be S1,00O,000. In other words she,
or her parents for her, will pay
that price for a title. 1t would be
dear under any circumstances, but
with the present disturbed condi-
tions in Spain and Portugal it looks
like an exceptionally bad bargain for
the girl.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Men should be able to earn more
than enough to make a living. To
work for and obtain an amount only
sufficient to live upon is not con-
ducive to high thought Of culture.
In those places and countries where
wages are but little more than a
pittance, to the securing Of which
men have to spend nearly all their
time and strength. the wonder is
not that there is so much immorali-
ty. deadness of thought and coarse
ness Of life, but that there is so lit
Sle,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
The Auto Strop,

When the train stopped mt the little
southern station the northern tourist
sauntcred out on the platform. Under
scrub oak stood q lean animal with
scraggy Dristles. The tourist was In
terested.
What do you call that" he queried
Of lanky native.
"Razorback hawg."
swell. what is he doing rubbing
against that tree?'
"Hes stropping himself, mister, jest
uGoDping himself. Magazine,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Letters of Administration.
The State of South Carolina.

County of Orangeburg.
By Robert z. Copes, Esquire, Pro-
bate Judge.
Whereas Carolina McTeer Furse,
has made suit to me, to grant her
Letters Of Administration of the
Estate Of and effects Of Thomas
Furse, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kind
dred and Creditors Of the said
Thomas Furse, deceased, that they
be and appear before me. in the
Court Of Probate, to be held at Or
angebung C. H.. on August 18th,
1909, next, after publication there
of, at II O'Clock In the forenoon,
to show cause. If any they have, why
the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2Sth
day OF July Ammo Domini 1909.
IL s., ROE. E COPES.
Judge Of Probate.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

President Reyes of Columbia is
visiting in Europe. If he has taken
$20,000,000. with him, as reported,
or even half that amount, he prob
ably had in mind the proverbial raj
ny day. AS Castro can well tell out
of his own experience the career Of
a Central American president is far
from certain. Millions of money
safely invested in Europe and conf
Portable life there free from worry
may we'll reconcile man to loss
of an insecure position.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
High School Election.

A petition having been filled as re-
quired by High School Act. an cleo
tion is hereby ordered to be held at
Pine Hill on Tuesday, August II,
1909, for the purpose Of voting on
the question of establishing High
School in District No Al, Orangeburg
County, S. c. The election to be con-
Quoted in accordance with Section
1908 of the Civil Code Of S. C. Polls
open from to 4 o'clock.
GEORGE DAVIS,
J. W. SHEPHERD,
B. P. CUE,
Trustees.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Notice.

The books of Subscription for the
stock of the Farmers and Mer-
chants Telephone Company will be
open at the office of the j. C. Witt
Supply Company store in North, S.
c., on Thursday, August II, 1909,
at 10 o'clock a. m, and will re-
main open until the total amount
of stock (S2,000.O0) is subscribed.
P. LIVINGSTON,
]. G.. WITT.
j. II. WOODBURY.,
COrpOrators.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Man Is a FREQ AGENT.

Man IS either free or he Is not free.
If he IS not free he cannot in cases Of
conflicting motives choose, but must
blindly follow one Of the impulses.
But We know from consciousness that
he can decide between conflicting mo-
tives. Therefore 1t is false that he Is
not free. He must therefore be free
Hepburn.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Chicago, like many other large
cities, is notorious for municipal cor
ruption, but the investigation now
going on promises TO reveal con-
dition of graft, immortality and NAL
feasance of office even worse than
was suspected. Not until reputable
men are placed in Office and munich
pal affairs are conducted on true
business principles will the Augean
stable of corruption be cleaned and
kept cleaned.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

The people honestly send men to
Congress and State Legislatures to
represent them honestly. But by the
way some of them act and the nu-
merous "jokers" and other tricky
things that find their way in bills
presented and passed it would seem
as if some politicians have left the
sly and artful heather Chinee' far
in the rear
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

OF late there has been large
number of automobile accidents due
to reckless driving. In many cases
the offenders are young men with
more money than brains and who
have the mistaken idea that other
people have no rights for them to
respect. Frequently the offenders
are the victims Of their own foolish
ness, and when that is the case it
is exceedingly difficult to feel any
sympathy with them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

The prohibition law passed by the
Alabama Legislature and signed by
the governor makes the possession
of United States internal revenue
license to retail liquors prima facie
evidence Of guilt. We need law
like that in South Carolina.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Several keepers of "social clubs
in Columbia were heavily fined the
other day for selling liquor. CO.
lumbia is not the only place in the
State where these "social clubs
abound, but it is the only place
far where they have been inter
fered with.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

II some of the little editors who
attempt to make fun Of William
Jennings Bryan had one-tenth as
much brain as he has their heads
would burst wide open from undue
expansion.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

We believe that President Taft Is
a good, honest man, but he was
badly buncoed by Aldrich & GO.
when they induced him to sign that
tariff bill.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
People Ride Too Much.

A medical journal enters an ear
nest protest against what Is consid-
cred an abnormal use of elevators
and street cars. It says that it will
"atrophy the human race" or at
least that part OF it living where
such step saving conveniences
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

If President Taft only had had
the courage of his convictions and
vetoed that tariff bill he would have
made himself with the country.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
Notice of Election.
COrporators.

Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held at Kcitt Brancn
School House in District No. 70 on
Thursday. August 10. for the pur
pose of voting on the question of
levving high school tax of two mills
and also voting on the question as to
whether or not District No. -
shall continue part of High School
District No. Sc.
This election to be conducted ac-
cording to Section 1908 of the Civil
Code Of S. G.
Polls open from a. m. to 4 p.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

!. The Alabama prohibition law
makes locker clubs Of all kinds
Illegal. This ought to be- done ID
South Carolina when the State goes
dry.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

When one considers the moral
corruption that prevails among the
idle rich, and which is constantly
being disclosed in our divorce and
other courts, one is quite ready to
believe that virtue and honor are
more often found in the. humble
dwelling of the poor than in the
mansion of the rich.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

The most accommodating moth
er-in-law on record recently lived
in New Jersey. She committed sui
eide because she did not like her
sons wife.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Remitances should be made by
checks, money orders, registered let
eers, or express orders, payable to
The Times and Democrat, Orange
burg, S. O.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

For SaIe-One First-class milch cow,
one heifer yearling from fine
stock, one large brood sow with
pig from imported stock, eight
shoats, one large gelt hog, SO or
60 chickens from broiling size up.
Apply to Annie Stevens or ]. H.
Jenkins, Rowesville, S. C.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Wanted-Every business and profess
sional man to see our line Of the
celebrated "Shaw-Walker" Filing
Devices. Suit any business, large
or small. Sims Book Store, Or
angeburg, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Secondhand School Books Wanted
If you have any school books used
during the last session in the pub
lie schools that you wish to sell,
bring them to Sims Book Store.
They will give you cash.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
The Prohibition Act,

In view of the liquor election that
comes of next Tuesday in the coun-
ties now having dispensaries, the
drastic features Of the law under
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Domlnick, Of Neeses, S. c., pays Is
cents a dozen for eggs. Chick.
ems wanted. Will sell folding bcd
springs at $3.50 each. Buy your
furniture from him. Mems, Ia
dies and chidren's slippers mark"
ed down to cost.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

For Sale complete set Of Watch
makers tools, also watches and
clocks. Can be seen by calling
at IA Saint John street, Orange
burg, S. c. A. D. Powers.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

For Sale-One hundred bushels
Toole Cotton Seed, raised In Or
angeburg County. This stood a
high test at Georgia Experiment
Station last season. Ayers G Will
liams, Orangeburg, s. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12
: I HE ALL
N DS

We are getting in our Fall
Stock of goods. If you must
fit your boy and girl out for
school we can assist you very
much. .ai
Bed Sheets, for single or
double beds.
White Spreads for school use,
both sizes.
Pillow cases, 10c, 12 1-2c and
15c each.
Good Towels for service, 1oc
each.
White Madras for Shirts and
Waists.
Percales and Ginghams for
suits.
We have received also our
fall line Of shoes for men and
ladies. We carry the Crawford
and Beacon light shoe for men.
$500 to $500 @ pair.
The Satisfy Shoe and Ameri-
can Girl for ladies, $500 to
$3.50 O pair.
These lines embrace all the
prices that make style. service
and comfort.
I leave for the northern mar
kets August 18th and will finish
my purchase Of new, up-to-date
fall goods. Can we expect a
visit from you?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Housekceper Wanted-For a family
of four children; medium sized
house. Apply to A. F. Horger,
Jamison, S. G. 8-1O-3W-pd
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Chester White Pig-11 months old;
265 pounds; stock hog, for sale
by ]. D. Oliver, No. 4 R. F. D.,
Orangeburg, S. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Dominick at Neeses, S. G., pays 16
cents for eggs in trade, chickens
are also wanted. 7-l6-4t-s.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-12

Advertising Rates furnished on
application.