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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07
ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT.
Shows Schools in Orangeburg Coun'
ty to be In Good Condition.

County Superintendent of Educa-
ton Livingston has issued his an
nual report and the following facts
which have been. culled from it will
show something of the educational
conditions in this county:
The county has II school dis
tricts, 221 trustees, 26 active male
teachers, 11S active female teach
ers, "a active colored male teachers,
73 active cclored female teachers,
4,637 white scholars, 1852 colored
scholars.
s,z The following will show the Il
nalcial status:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07
COTTON QUOTATIONS.

Twelve and a quarter cents was
offered for good middling here yes
terday.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07
Very truly,
NJ. N. MANN.

Since writing the above the county
board has met, and Mr.. Paulling yet
having failed to endorse the claim, /
appeared and gave them the check
for the amount. l have no desire
to put the board in an awkward
position, even though it was on ac-
count of technically.
NJ M. MANN.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07
New York Futures.
mers had endorsed the agreement

mers had endorsed the agreement
with Mr.. Paulling. I told them that
Mr.. Summers knew what I had done
in the senate, and was satisfied that
he would endorse the claim. And |
have faith enough in him to believe
that il Mr.. Paulling would acknowl-
edge his agreement, the Senator yet
would endorse it.
spoke the truth to the board.
They paid the claim upon my repre-
senations, and If Mr.. Paulling can
50 satisfy his conscience as to disre-
gard his agreement with me, will
write check payable to the Super
visor for the amount involved. But
1t will be done, not because the mon
ey is not justly mine, but as an evil
dence Of my keeping faith with the
board.
Now, he may issue a denial Of all
these truths, but any such denial can
only be as false as the first.
I am young man, and a stranger
to a great many people in this coun-
ty, but l am not afraid to compare
records for ability and integrity,
both public and private. with Mr..
Paulling. Any citizen Of the county
is cordially invited to see me in my
Office in St. Matthews and learn what
he may of me- And, If you so de-
sire, bring Mr.. Paulling along with
you and l will face him with facts.
desire to claim no ones political
glory. My relation with the matter
was purely legal. l care nothing for
small politics. have been honored
in way that l am proud Of.
Very truly,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07

Balance forwarded June
!. 80, 1908 :. ;. :. IS s,s12.53,
Poll tax .... e,s46.Oo
Receipts- from 3 mill tax. 21,240.Oo
ssnecia, tax -. 15;103.s0
Disnensary -. 14,16o.Oo
Batk taxes from 1907 :. S42.15'
Dog tax. :. ..-~ :. :. -. 1,561.60,
State high school aid :. 2,5OO.oo
State aid for short term
schools 49,. 1900
7 ibrary fund 5000
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07

Total resources for year $7l, ,40S.08
Total amount spent to
June 80, 1909, :. ,. S62,157.5S.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07
YOURS very truly,
R, H, WEIGH.
How does that sound?

How does that sound!
Strange that he should have been
so diligent in looking after aid, and
then suddenly discover that he had
power to do all things alone.
Did Mr.. Paulling get the bill
through unaided? If so, a number
Of Calhoun's distinguished citizens,
whom l understand appeared before
the house committee and made ear
nest appeals for the bill, are honor
able nonentities. If that is the case,
he is "IT" and they don't count.
If Mr.. Paulling was doing this
unaided. why did he use my court
pleadings to draw the bill from j.?
Why did I have to show him how
to get the bill past its second read
ing? Why did he come to me with
nenetential tones in his voice, and
ask me to write his speech for him?
And why did he so consistently de-
mand my judgment upon the matter,
upon all necessary occasions and
some that were not necessary? And
why did he permit me to address
the senate committee. and do various
other things for him. if the bill was
to be passed by him unaided?
Now. as to the payment OF the
claim. The fact that it was not paid
In April was due to my own negli-
gence. l had overlooked it until
late in the day, and when / mention
ed the matter to Mr.. Merritt. he told
me that the board had adjourned.
When I gave the claim to Mr..
Merritt, he said that 1t would be best
for Mr. Paulling to endorse 1t. took
the claim and looked for Mr.. Paul
ling. I could not find him. and SO
told the Supervisor. He said that
could make a statement to the board.
told the board the facts in a con-
else way l assured them that l had
not the slightest idea but that Mr..
Paulling would endorse the claim,
and they could hold 1t over until next
morning, when the Supervisor said
that he would probably see him.
did not tell the board that Mr. Sum.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-07

What is Happening in the Country
as Well as in the Cities anG
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J. A. MERRITT, Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
BODIES MUSTBE
 SEEN BY CORONER
BRAsHER ISSUES STATEMENT IN WHICH HE SAYS PROSECUTIONS WILL FOLLOW REMOVAL OF DEAD BODIES PREMATURELY.

Coroner B. L. Brasher states he has ex- perienced no little trouble lately by way of the matter of bodies being moved be- fore he has had time to conduct investi- gallons to ascertain the causes of death, where there were indications of foul play or where the deceased came to deash Tn an unlawful manner. The coroner states that in some instances he has been de- layed three or four days in his investiga- tions by this disregard of the law. and accordingly he has issued the following: '"ro Whom It May Concern;
 When any person has been killed or has died suddenly under such circum- stances as to afford reasonable grounds for belief that such death was unla sful it is made the duty of the coroner 10 Investigate and, In proper cases, to hold inquests The position of the dead body and the circumstances surrounding same, as a rule. afford the most material evil dence as to the cause of the death
 Tt is imperative that the coroner be allowed to view the remains. along with surrounding circumstances, just as they appeared at the time the death was first discovered. For that reason all persons are hereby prohibited from interfering with dead human bodies in any way or to remove same without the permission of the coroner of Jefferson county, and all persons are hereby warned that on molestation of dead bodies or other ef- fects which are within the Jurisdiction of the coroner of this county will be pros- eouted to the full extent of the law"
 The coroner states that there Is a heavy penalty attached to the law regarding this matter and that he intends to see that violators are punished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
Calendar For the Present Week.
 Ember Fast Days.

At St. Pau1's church today masses will be held as usual-6:so. 7:so, g and fois0 o'clock. The Holy Name society will re- ceive communion in a body at the 7:3o mass.
 At the evening devotions the Rev. Fla ther Coyle, pastor, win finish the read ing of Cardinal Nswman's poem, 'rhe Dream of Gerontius."
 St. Paurs calendar for the week fol- lows;
 Sunday, December 12-vioiet or Rose Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudste). Com memoration of St. Melthiadis, Pope and martyr, and of the Octave and of the Immaculate Conception. Evening devo- tions, T:30 o'clock
 Monday, December 1s-Red St. Lucy, martyr Commemoration of the Octave and of the season.
 Tuesday. December 14-Red. St Jose phat, bishop and martyr Transferred from 1zth). Commemoration of Octave and sea- son.
 wednesday, December 1b--White. Quat- tuor tense; ember day; fast Octave of the Immaculate Conception of tho Blessed Virgin Mary. Commenaoration of the sea son.
 Thursday, December 1e-Red St. Eus- bius. bishop and martyr. Commemoration of the season. Holy Hour of Alteration at T:30 p. m.
 Friday, December 17-white Quattuor tense; ember day fast St Leonard of Port Maurice. confessor. (Transferred from 2sth). Commemoration of the sea son.
 Saturday, December 1s-White. Quattuor tense-Ember day fast Expectation of B. V. M. Commemoration of the season. Benediotton of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8 o'clock mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
WATERWAY MEETING.
Henderson Is Elected President at
 Jacksonville.

Apalachicola, Fla. December 11.-(Spe- ciai)-The Mississippi to Atlantic Inland Waterway association is planning viz orous campaign for the coming year. At the convention of the association held a few days ago in Jacksonville, Fla. more than 200 delegates were in attendance rep resenting eight states.
 United States Senator Duncan P. Fletch- CT of Jacksonville was reelected presi- dent; Leland J. Henderson of. Apala- chicola, Fla, secretary; and G. A Water man of Pensacola, Fla, treasurer.
 Two hundred delegates representing the association arc to be appointed to attend the National Rivers and Harbors con- gress and the Southern Commercial con- gress.
 The organization is to be greatly in- creased. Each county in states affected Is to be represented on the executive com m1ttee of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
General News-

Morris W. Bush of Birmingham was at a recent meeting of the Anniston Water Supply company elected president of the company, to succeed his father. the late Col. T. c. Bush.
 Model Camp, No. 1s, woodmen of the World, has elected officers for the en- suing year as follows, J. M. Ledbetter. c. C.; T. s. Bagley. A L., R. H. Stick ney, banker; T. L. Graham, clerk; N. s. Perkins, escort; E. O. Anderson, physi- clan; J. c. Graham, sentry; F. W. Led better. watchman; J. c. Sproull, J. T. Gardner and ]. B. Goodwin. managers.
 Cards have been issued announcing the marriage on Wednesday evening Decem., Der 2, at the home of the brides pa rents. Dr. and Mrs. William Bradford, Cedartown, Ca, of Miss Mallins Bradford to MT. Scott Lyon. one of the popular professors at the Alabama Presbyterian college. Dr. John W. stagg, president of the college, will perform the ceremony.
 One of the enjoyable social events of the past wek was the "college party given last night by Mrs. John B. Knox at the Knox home on Tyler Hill, in com pliment to Miss Edith Orr of Birmingham, who is attending the Noble institute this year. It was strictly an affair for col- legs boys and girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Oxygen-Nature's own Remedy.

forming the nucleus of what the owners have ambitions will ultimately be one of the best newspaper plants in the country. Promise was made to ship the machinery by next Wednesday, while the Illinois Central railroad has agreed to bring it by freight from Chicago within AS hours.
 Officers of the company are George W. Howle, president: Dave Wurtzburger, vice president and general manager, and James T. Howle, secretary and treasurer. Negotiations are under way for quarters on Second avenue. The daily will inter- fere in no way with the weekly. which will continue under It's present policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gin and Threshine Machine.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 noticed with interest the editorial in this mornings issue of The Age-Herald in regard to the Oklahoma combination cotton gin and threshing machine. Some years ago was connected with gin man. ufacturing establishment in Atlanta and we had sent to us from Russia some samples of Russian cotton. The Russian bolli are smaller than the American bolls and do not open, but simply crack, there fore the cotton cannot be pi ,ked-
 We perfected machine which threshed and ginned the Russian cotton successfully and established a number of them in Russia. believe these machines caa be utilized to gin cotton from late bolls. which never fully open, and as you state in your article, 1t will solve the cot ton picking problem and probably make the raising of cotton prof able further north than at present.
 N R. KEELING.
 West End, December Il. 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
NOVEMBER SHOWS
 GAINS IN BUILDING

Building operations are going on at a very satisfactory rate in all parts of the country. Permits were taken out In H cities in November for the construction of 1s,s64 buildings involving a total ex- penditure of $4s, 3s2, ,6o4, according to off, ficial reports to Construction News, as against 12,S08 buildings aggregating in cost sbo,1ss, as4 for the corresponding month year ago, an increase of 1858 buildings and a decrease of $795, ,730 or per cent. Of the 54 cities, there were in- creases in 3o and decreases in 22 The decreases were chiefly in cities in which there has been much activity during the past year or two, and 1t is therefore not surprising. For example. while Chicago's buildings total for the year is now $15,- ooo, 900 ahead of 1908, the decrease for the month just closed is S per cent, but this is because in November year ago a permit was taken out for the Chicago and Northwestern railways new station involving a total expenditure of $4,5O0,0 900; otherwise Chicago's total for November would be far ahead of any corresponding
 month in the history of the city. This applies to the other cities in which there has been a decrease as well. The cities in which there are increases are so num-
 erous that 1t is scarcely worth while to
 call attention to them, but it Is interest,"
 ing to know that in New York city.
 where there has recently been moderate
 letup in building. there was an increase
 of per cent. Philadelphia has an in-
 crease of 40 per cent; st. Louis in which
 there has been a slight falling off, shows
 an increase of per cents Los Angeles
 is steaming ahead with an increase Of ST per cent; Seattle. in which a falling off might be expected because of the tre-
 mendous activity, was on par with the same month year ago, as Is Cleveland Practically all of the commanding cities In the territory in which they are located show phenomenal increases. while few at remote points from each other for one reason or another show heavy decreases, and the situation in 70 far as experienced people are in position to judge is in a perfectly satisfactory condition. With the coming of cold weather, accompanied with snow, 1t must be expected that there will be decrease in the volume of build | ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Marriage License Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court
 John P. Smith of Renlap to Miss Edith Jones.
 Samuel S. Henry of Birmingham to Mrs. Mary !. Tiedeman.
 Fitch Dickinson of Lewisburg to Mss Doine Gdliham.
 Louis s. Parsons of North Birmingham to Miss Mamie Card.
 William Holland of Blocton to Mss Carrie Thrasher.
 Wyllie E. Wilder of Besssmer to Miss Victoria May Rayndles.
 w. c. Johnston of Birmingham to Miss Kate Wright.
 Joseph F. Sharp of Birmingham to Miss Bessie Lee McDaniel.
 John Arthur Logan of Ensley to Mira Bettie K. Norton
 Janies L. Jones of Morris to Miss Alice Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Farmers Hear Lectures.

The meeting of the farmers of Calhoun county scheduled to be held at the court house here today was attended by only about 100 people. and the cold weather Is given as the cause for such a small attendance. It is not believed that the farmers-do not want enlightenment as to the manner of handling their land and crops, and 1t is to be regretted that more of them were not present to profit by the advice given by the speakers. J. T. Fain presided over the meeting and addresses were made by s. D. Dow of the Auburn Polytechnic institutes R. s. Williams of the national demonstration work for Ala bama and Mississippi J. T. Watt of Jas per. H. T. Persons. superintendent of education for Calhoun county, and O. P. Ford. state lecturer for the Farmers union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
WILL PUBLISH DAILY. Birmingham Register Announces II Will Become Afternoon Paper.

Announcement has been made by The Birmingham Register, weekly news paper, that It will begin publication of a daily edition on the first Monday in the new year. January 8. It will be an after noon paper and its packers state that it will be live in every respect
 Contracts for the machinery for the plant were closed yesterday, 16-page Goss press and three linotype machines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12

..rhe people know of the substantial work that is being done and the many homes of successful farmers testify to the practical utility of the irrigation plan. There has been spent already s4S.ooo.ooo, By the end of the coming year the in vestment will total s6o,0oo,o0O, using the funds now available"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Buy Oklahoma City Lots

Park Heights addition is only "A blocks from main business center, and H feet higher in elevation, overlooking the city, on survey of interburban car line; all lots guaranteed perfect Price only $100 per lot; $ cash, $ per month; no Inter est; no taxes For further particulars write.
 J. D. ADAMS. Sales Agent ao53k w. Main st-, Oklahoma City, Okla
 12-10-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12

FOR RENT = Beautifully furnished apartment in the Margaret Highland Apt; pos session given at once. Apply No. 4 Apt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
peiluhtfuI eummer Resort.

MT. M. Clffford has leased the Mexican Gulf Hotel at Pass Christian, Miss. and will open this delightful resort about Jam uary i, on the American and European
 plnn 12-12-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12

Hear Francklyn Wallace and T. V. Boardman, the South's favorite tenor and baritone at the Amuse U.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12

Will Preach Farewell Sermon.
 At the First Methodist church here to- morrow morning Dn J. D. Simpson, who has been pastor of the church for four years, but who was recently transferred to Ensley at the session of the North Ala bama conference in Roanoke. will preach his farewell sermon During his resi- dence here Dr. Simpson has made in- numerable friends among /he oongrega- tions of all the churches here who regret to see him transferred. but who wish for him abundant success with his new charge His four terSs as pastor of the church here have been unusually success ful. Something like &O0 conversions, the majority of which have joined the church, have marked his pasterate. It Is with feeling of admiration and respect that the people of Anniston commend him to the people of Ensley.
 The definite information given out this morning by W. T. Williams, joint ticket agent of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads to the effect that work on remodeling the union passenger sta- ton here would begin as soon after the completion of present contracts as possf- bie has served to quiet the clamor for a new station As has been announced. the plans have been approved and accept ed and the contract let, but no official in- formation has been secured until today. A dispatch from Montgomery today says that Superintendent Brooks has notified the secretary of the Alabama railroad commission that the work will go forward as soon as possible. and it is believed will start about the first of the year. Mayor wiile has been advised of the set clement of the matter and of the details of the improvements planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
TRAIN CREW HAS NARROW ESCAPE Birmingham Special Strikes
 Handcar on Southern DR. SIMPSON 10 LEAVE Minister Will Deliver Farewell Sermon at Anniston This Morning-lm-
 provements at Passenger
 Station.

Anniston, December u.-(Special. .)-The section crew on the Southern railway out of Oxford had a miraculous escape from death late yesterday afternoon when the Birmingham special. due here at 1:55, and running three hours late at terrific speed crashed into the hand car on which the men were returning from work. The car was lifted from the track. thrown considerable distance and almost entirely demolished, but none of the men received serious injury. The accident happened as the train swung around the curve and through a gap near Oxford, and that the entire section crew was not killed out right seems a miracle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12
Hotels and Summer Resorts
Half a Block from Herald Sq.'' HOTEL COLLINGWOOD

HOIGL UULLINGW WUUU West On the block between New 35th 9th Ave. & B'way York St. City Oners select accommodations to dis
 eliminating people. ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF, and af- fords every facility for the comfort of guests.
 Situated in the very heart of the city, in a very quiet neighborhood., convenient to ell surface, subway, and elevated railway lines, and in the midst of the shopping and theatre district. Rooms with Bath, S2 and Up. Special rates for the Summer months
 Restaurant a Ia Carte.
 SETH H. MOSELEY, Formerly of New Haven House, New
 Haven, Conn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-12


 There are southern congressman who believe that the time Is ripe to obtain such practical and substantial recogni- tion from the government here at Wasn- ington. They believe they can best serve their sections by pursuing such pol icy and they are confident that success along these lines is certain to win ia'or and reward at home.
 r. H. Newell, director of the recism- at'~n serviee Tor the federal govern ment, in speaking of the proposed slo'- e5s.,..j 4ssue of poads to complete the IT. rigation programme of the west. oe- clared that the money, which could pc secured at per cent. would yield 10 the nation at large a return of 100 per cent annually.
 Tt is a question for the people 10 oe. eide whether this money is to be spen' now or latsr," MT Newell asHoo
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-30
no,Ic Under sa5.Ooo nnil.

sharon. Pa. March 29.-lt required
by a few minutes this afternoon for
the pre- liminary hearing Of James ii.
Boyle. charged with abducting while
.Whlta.
Boyle said Nc did not want "a hear
ing at once. BAN was fiNcd at $4,000
which. it is said, Boyle has no chance
of securing. and the prisoner viii be
returned to the Jail az Mercer on the
first train.
Tonight IL is said Mrs. Poyle viii
De brought here for q hearing. Tho
statement that she VAS Helen Nc
Dcrmott is doubted. she has been
positively identified by sharon rco-
pie as Boylc's wife.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-30
REAR ADMIRAL CONVERSE
DIES IN WASHINGTON
Naval Commander Who Has served
Nation Through Long u
Active Career.

Washington. March 29.-Admira
George A.. Converse died at his HON,
here tonight of uraemic poisoning
Although placed on the retired lis'
several years ago he was in active ser
vice at the time of his death. bclnA
president OF the hoard of constrnr
ton VI the navy.
IL was under him as chief of thu
bureau of navigation that the battle
shin fleet of sixteen vessels which
recently circled the globe. was as
sembled. His service To the navy was
largely Identified with ~torpcdoes anu
torpedo boats. He Was Inspector o.
ordnance at the naval station New
mort. r. L.. when smokeless poniei
was introduced into the nav
4 prominent naval officer today Ia
speaking of Admiral Converts &c
ciarcd that his influence in the naFs
had been FAR reaching and that his
career was in some ways without par
aiIel one 81 these being that be- serv
ed as head OF three important hur
Admiral cen cree Ras born in Nor
wirh 70 mont. in 1914. graduated .,
annapolis 600 1865. al the head - Ina
class and during the Spanish Amer.
.can war commanded the cruise,
Montgomery. after which, prcvious