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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
THE CORN CONTEST.
Letter from Mr.. j.. B. Williams Of
BranchviI,e.
Ed,tor Times and Democrat:

Editor Times and Democrat:
Please allow me space in your pa
per for 2 few comments on the
Boys Corn Contest" as exhibited IN
Orangeburg on the twenty-sixth Inst.
And first Of all want to say that
I am heartily In favor OF such
thing. believe that much good will
result from these contests, and fairs.
Let .us have them every year, AMI let
every bay who is old enough to
either do the work himself or have
It done under his own supervision,
in Orangeburg county enter into
these contests. Nothing will act as
greater incentive to bring out the
very best there is in boy, than to
enter contest with the other boys
! in his coupty. But DO net think
it fair to such boys &cr men to enter
the contest in the name Of their little
knee pants" boys wto never dill u
days owing In their lives and who
could not plcw a straight furroW II
they tried, and that tco against boys
vet in their ''teens" but wh1 are In
tho contest, and doing their own
work, or which is the same thing,
having It done under their own sup
ervis.on. Let the bcys get all the In
forma ton they want from their faith
lers AMI otherwise, bat when It comes
to the preparation, fertilization or
cultivation Of the crops, let Ii be
done by the boys themselves, or by
their directions. This is fair to the
Buys. And It is for their own good.
A boy shoull never have credit for
dong what he did aot do. We can
rot afford to receive the boys nor
encourage them in deceiVing them
selves. am not speaking from any
personal knowledge Of any Of the
contestants, for If know any Of
the boys or their fathers am not
aware of it. And perhaps these
comments are all unnecessary, as /
am cnly judging from the size an I
appealaa"c Of the boys. l Wish 70
,, say in conclusion that am not in
teresteG in the contest personally,
Snd wha I have written is in fair
ness to the boys OF every age and
size who is honestly in the contest.
may enter the contest next year,
and if I do, l shall run my old
''riend, NJ. c. (Doc) Elwins as
always believe in running the head
man even if l do get left.
Yours truly,
J. B. Williams.
Branchville, S. c..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
WOODFORD NEWS.
Slr. George livingston Passes Away
Local Items Of Interest.

Woodford, Dec. 3.-Special.-Our
little town is in the shadow of sor-
row Just now. Today with sad hearts
we laid to rest our friend and broth
er, Mr.. George Livingston, kindly
Christian gentleman and an excellent
citizen. After a hard fight and great
suffering for ten days he succumbed
to an attack of Bright's disease.
Friends throu ,hout the community
deeply regret this LOGS to US all. and
to the bereaved family we extend
heartfelt sympathy.
The many friends Of Mrs. A. 2.
Stroman are grateful to learn that
she Is recovering from her recent
illness. We trust that she may soon
.be quite strong again.
Our school continues to improve
In the earnestness with which 1t
works, and in the quality Of the re-
suits accomplished.
Thanksgiving here was a very
joyous occasion, tbs usual rich re.
past being everywhere in evidence.
However, we failed this year Of plen-
ty to observe any special form OF
service for Thanksgiving purposes.
/ feel sure, though. Te are sincerely
grateful for thers Is much occasion
In our case.
: Mrs. E. D. Grant and Miss Eliza
beth Roberts spent Thanksgiving a.
Ehrhardt, the home Of Miss Roberts.
They report a delightful visit.
Mr.. I. j. Jones has recently pur-
chased a new ave-passenger automo-
bile. Mr.. Jones is especially fond OF
machinery, AMI is successful in hand
ling it, consequent, If his office
hours for the Seaboard will not per-
NIT his very frequent use of the ma
chine, his spare moments spent in a
study of the cars mechanism will
prove worth while.
Our pastor, Rev. T. L. Belvin, Is
about ready to appear before his
Conference in Charleston this week.
We feel sure that his report will re-
fleet credit upon himself and his
charge. His people do not expect his
removal.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
Obituary.

Died Oct. olst, 1910. little Her
man Croft aged elaven years. sH~ Of
NJ. and Mrs. J. F. Croft, of the Will
low church section. The Ways OF
Providence are inscrutaDle. but we
bcw with humble submission to Him
who doeth all things we'll. Although
young in years, Herman had mature
thoughts regarGin? this life and tlat
beyond this vale o. tears. lie so:ae-
times expressed his intention to de-
VOC his life to the ministry. His
re ig:ous training by his devout pa
rents and family and the Sunday
schCcl thus early wrought UDcn him
and ch. hCw sad that wasting dis
ease although combated by the best
medical skill AMI mosl loving an!
tender han 8. ba';led his hc!y inten-
ton. seldom indeed are we CallAt
rrcr 10 record the death OF one 50
young whose death casts such 4
Glen - hie rni"hhcrhcc-.
B'.c our loss is his gain, fer To
have no doubt that the gates CT
heaven were opened vide 10 receive
his hovis:l-n:anly spirit aai That 1t is
now baskinS in the SUNSHINE uioun,i
the r"ea. White Throw "'Acre thorc
will be 70 more sickness, SORROW,
rai? or death.
Although wasted and wan, 1t the
las. MS counteDa2ce WAS i:-adilta!
with the Joy cf redeemed soul, his
spirit going to God WHO gave it. Let
us all be admCnished to answer his
bcckon call to the spirit land. N :
we he able to answer and answer
right
Happy reflection, sweet and holy
consolation.
4 Friend.
Nnrvav 9 r.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
Entertainment 1t Pine Hill.

There will be an entertainments
given at Pine Hill High School on
Friday night. December 10th. at I
o'clock. fer the benefit Of the school
library. This entertainment bids
Cal" 10 3c one Cf Tie :n05t complete
ever given by local school talent in
this county There will he presented
four catchy" comedies. intersperseh
with music. for which an admission
fee Of H5 cents will be charged In
mediately after the entertainment,
o"sters will be served in every style
by the la les. Every one is invited
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
Masonic !IicctiCn.

At the annual meetin! CT Shibho-
leth Lodge. No. %, A. +. NJ. held
Tuesday evening, the following cG:-
GERS were rec 'ect2d 10 Scr:c another
year: 4. J. ThacEston. W NJ: ". VI.
Richardson, S. W.; w. E. Atkinson,
J. W.: Fl. SDahr. treasurer; 7. ..
S. Dibble. secretary, and a. Berg. or
ganist. These officers AMI others %
be appointed will be publicly in
stalled OF St. Johns Day, December
81. a. Masonic Hail. There will
probably be large attendance Of tie
families and friends os the Masons.
Some prominent Mason will be in
vited to deliver an address. Me-
mortal services for the dead members
will be also held.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
Gotten Seed i'rOhlcr,.,

The Spartanburg Journal says /!
next spring there Should lie 4 Nay
frcst which would Kill many of the
cCt'on plants seed would go 10 S1.OO
a bushel. The hi?h price paid fer
seed this fall VIII make planting seed
scarce next spring. Each farmer
should save at least two bushels OF
bcs. seel for every acre he expects
to plant. and then plant one bushel
to tie acre. That will leave enough,
to plant the second time, If the nee
essity should arise.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
Many Hni";;ins 70 l." Had ut Rams
dr;r'S Removal Sale.

We wil commence 10 move in or
now ctora nn December eth and We
find that orr stoc! is still tco large
SO we have decided to make another
mark down which will make t@c n"si
two week: the greatest bargain d'%>
.,a. pG. acro:c the trade. We VIII
r,oka it intrrestn" Cor yon II You
need ar"thn: in shoes. hats II
clothing 70: We have TOO mrch %
move and thcv must so at slcT.ticc.
II every Customer who reads this
will come and buy one CT more pl!rs
Of shoes We will t@Te a great deaf
less to move. We also have 100 Ma"y
ladies' lorg coats which will be SOLO
rc:ardlcs; OF cost. Our stock OF toys
and holiday goods are in and we can
save YOU money in that line. Re-
member. you will lose money il you
fail to gi"e me a call in the next two
weeks. ]. G. NANSDALG.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
.OtFlGtkS ARE kLkC1kD
AND STANDING COMMITTEES ARE u
sae ALL APPOINTED.
the Local Chapter Of the Daughters
4 the Confederaey Hold an I'm.
portant Meeting.

@ paul McMichael Chapter, U. D. c.,
ae,d an important and very pleasant
neeting at the residence OF Mrs.
Samuel Dibole on "Wednesday morn nor:
Ing last. There was good attend
ance Of members, and all present mad
q nost delightful time. Mrs. Jas
M. Oliver was elected corresponding
secretary and Mrs. +. O. S. Diob-e
was elected auditor. Delegates to
! the state Convention. which met at
Georgetown, read their report, which
vas received as information. After
the business was all transacted, re-
freshments were served BY Mrs.
Samuel Dibb.e and Mrs. w. w. Wat
son. hostesses OF the occasion. Ine
standing committees for the ensuing
year were then appointed, the fol-
towing ladies being named on the
esveral committees:
Credentials-Ars. 3. H. MOSS
chairman; Mrs. r. H. Jennings, and
Nrs. P. T. Hildebrand.
Memorial--Mrs. ). I. Sorentrue'
chairman; Mrs. Gus Fairey, SUI
chairman; Mrs. Rosenger, Mrs. Tom
Fairey, and Mrs. Lathrop.
Ear Charity-Mrs. George Seignious,
chairman; Mrs. ]. L. Sims, sub
chairman: Mrs. Jerome McMichasl,
AIRS. M. Glover, Mrs. !. G. Pike, Mrs.
w. W. Watson, Mrs. s. Scoville ana
Mrs. W. E. .zeigler.
Dinner-Mrs. L. H. Wannamaker,
chairman; Mrs. John Moseley, sub
chairman; Miss Mary McMichae,,
Miss Adeline Kohn, Mrs. S. K. Msl-
fichsmp, Mrs. T. o. &. Dibble, Miss
Anna Moss, Mrs. T. C. Alherg0tti, Mrs
Julia 'Moseley, Mrs. ). H. Claffy, Mrs.
r. x. Weeks and Mrs. ]. A. Schimey.
Musical Programme-Mrs. w. G.
Smith, chairman; Mrs. Henry kohn'
sub-chairman; Mrs. Courtney DlDDle,
Mrs. M. G. Sal'ey, Mrs. ]. A. Berry,
Mrs. Harry Wright, Mrs. Kalnweiier
and Miss Lizzie Sawyer.
Literary Programme Mrs. Fred
wannama aker, chairman; Mrs. w. w.
Wannamaker, sub-ch airman; Mrs. A.
C. Ligon, Miss Meta Kortjohn, Mrs.
Greer Albergotti, Mrs. Tom Brantley,
Miss Maize Slater, Mrs. D. D. Sailey'
Mrs. A. Coward, and Mrs. w. K.
Sease.
Ma razine-Mrs. F. F. Malpass,
chairman; Mrs. Louis Gelzer and
Mrs. II. C. Wannamaker.
Resolutions-Mrs. A. G. Ligon,
chairman; Mrs. B. NJ. Foreman and
Mrs. Mortimer Glover.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
"a japanese Honeymoon.

That charming and ever popular
musical play, "A japanese Honey
moon," will be the attraction at the
Academy Of Music Monday evening.
It will be presented here by The
Runawavs. one CT the hest known
musical comedy. companies on tour
and promises, from the interest thrs
far displayed in the engagement, to
be one OF the largest attended events
or the current theatrical year. For tie
rast two seasons it has only bee:l
presented in the larger cites Of the
North. 1t will be prescnto here b.
Il cast Of prominence and with all tie
splendid sceric effects hat have
caused comment everywhere. Prices
25, 50, rs and S1.00.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
(siurri''S ItCDCrt.

While We believe that the cotton
crop OF this year is a small one, yet
the ginner's rerort issued THURSDAY
shows the largest ginning up to De-
cember Cf any year yet except
1908. Number CT 0ales ?inned 10
that time is placed at 10,139,9SG
against S.S76,SS6 same time last
year. The future market went OF
en- the receipt of this report.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10

There will be an entertainment
given CT the lawn at Mr.. P. NJ.
Wife's on the Cameron bridge road,
FRIDAY. Dec. 1Gth. Tor the benent
of Fine Hill school, District ~. Time
$50 t. II o'clock. p. n. Admission.
Adults, IS cents; cnlldren, 10 cents.
Oysters and fruit Will be served.
An,cng ether aEluscments will BE-
a cake walk. Come one; ccme al.
both young ard old ard enjoy 4
pleasant evening.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10
LOCAL NEWS Items
PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY
GUF; REPORTERS.
What Is Happening Here and There.
Local Items of Personal Interest
to Our Readers.

AfOI%A Va A~AS~>>~>
to Our Readers.
All the standard poets and novels
are now In stock ut Sims Book, Itore
ready for Christmas buyers.
Sims Book Store has one OF the
largest and handsomest stock OF
fountain pens ever brought to this
market.
Nothing makes a more appropriate
Christmas present than a Teachers $
Bible. simH' Books Store has them
at all prices.
Dr. Albert Butler, Of Ch1rlestor,
was up to attend the SmoaN-SnHle'
wedding. ITe looks we'll and is 40.
ing we'll in Ills adopted hcms.
If you ara short on money to pLl
IN Christmas presents this season
books are the things. You can get
a nice one for a small amount.
We want It distinctly understood
that we do not wish any Of onI
friends to give US an automobile for
Christmas present. We are too
poor to buy gasoline to run 1t.
While VII have had some cold
weather here, let us be thankful that
we live In the sunny south and have
missed the blizzard that has made
! oIr Northern brethren shiyer for the
asst week.
Rev. L. P. McGhee, at one time
pastor Of St. Paul, is expected to pay
OrangeburZ a visit on Tuesday. Nj.
McGhee has a host Of friends here,
and they VIII all be glad to see HIN.
Mrs. McGhee is in the city now.
This is log killing time. and we
hope our people have plenty TO kill.
The people Of Oran3 3ebdrg county
can beat the world making pudding
AMI sausage. If you ever eat them
once your mouth will water every
time you think CT them.
A good friend Of our sent Us
barrel Of sweet potatoes the cthei
day. He SENDS us a barrel every
! year. We appreciate his kindness,
and assure him that the potatoes aic
very much enjoyed. They are as nlct
as we have ever eaten.
AS mrInkey was being carried
past Gag; In which a leopard Wa'
confined tn, leopard reached OF an J
-rabbed the monkey by one of H!s
hind legs, injurlng the lite fsl.o"
| 6 ,.lely'. The attack surprised the
carnival people who owns both am
mails.
The Kol.n store is more than
reasy for ;he Christmas gift giVin.
time. The new ideas in up-to-dase
novelties a~e arriving every day and
you shonlt. most certainly go and
see what Is new. 1t will we'll repay
YOU to visit the popular store anc
shop early.
Sem Richardson, colored, while
locked up in the city prison on the
charge Of Gisorderly conduct, tried 10
break out IN Wednesday night. For
this ofrense he was given $50 or t:!r-
ty days in addition to SIS or ten days
.u. icing rank and discrderly by
Xavor Dukes.
On and after January first all
obituary notices will be charged foT
at Lne rate Ct half q cent word. Any
one who wishes to pay tribute to d
dead friend should be willing to pay
this small amount and nat expect the
new spapels to bear al the expense.
, No obituary will be published unless
accompanied by the cash.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-10

StEtca:ent cf the Condition of The
Peoples Bank, located at Spring
field, S. c., at t3e close Of bust
Less, December 1st, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-24
ASKS SIS, 900 DAMAGES.
Brakeman Brings Suit Against Santa
Fe Railroad.

A damage suit against the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railway, asking
$4,000 for the loss of an arm, today
was filed in the district court by j. w.
Anders, a brakeman. Anders fell un-
der the train wheels the night of
March 9, 1907, at Morris, in Johnson
county.
In his petition Anders sets forth
that on the night of the accident he
was ordered by the conductor of the
train to get off and turn switch at
Morris. When he ran up the path to-
ward the switch he stumbled over a
spool of wire, was thrown against the
cars and under the wheels One truck
passed over his arm and crushed it so
badly as to necessitate its amputation.
Negligence is charged against the
railway in that its employees had left
the spool of wire or other obstruction
in the path of brakemen and, fur
ther, that the oil in his lantern was
dirty or defective so that his light
fiickered and smoked, making it prac-
tically useless.
Maintaining that he was of rugged
health at the time of the accident and
earning SIS a month, Anders states
that now he is incapable of following
his work, is a cripple for life and
unable to do manual labor and that
his general health is impaired because
of the accident. Including five months
loss of pay at SIS a month, the petit
toner prays judgment for $4,000
damages. Attorneys Waters & Waters,
J. ]. Schenck and w. I. Jamison pre-
sent his case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-24
HEINZ BRIEF FILED.
Brother Arthur Must Take His Medi-
cine.

Washington. Oct. 24.-The brief of
the United States in the case of Fritz
Augustus Heinze involving charges of
wilful misapplication of the assets of a
national bank. wrongful discounting
of notes, ETC., while Heinze was presi-
dent of the Mercantile National bank
of New York was filed in the supreme
court of the United States today.
The present proceeding is on a di-
rect writ of error to the circuit court
from the southern district of New
York for review of the circuit courts
action in sustaining q demurrer to
each of the first fifteen counts of an
Indictment against HeinZe.
The aggregate of the unsecured
notes which figure in the counts of the
indictment is $1,362,OOO. The insult
ficiently secured notes aggregate
100000.
Arthur P. Heinze of New York fail
ed today to get any relief from the su-
preme court from the sentence i'm
posed on him by the New York feder-
al courts on a charge of impeding the
investigation of the federal grand jury
into the banking business of his broth
err The particular charge brought
against Heinz was that he induced a
prospective witness before the grand
jury to go to Canada beyond the juris-
diction of the court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-24
FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL.
Penn. Candidate for Governor Swears
Out Warrant for Editor.

philadelphia, Oct 24.-John K. Tener,
RepubIican candidate for governor OF
Pennsylvania, today swore out war
rant for the arrest of E. A Van Nalk-
enberg, editor and president of the
North American company of this city
charging him with criminal libel. The
warrant was not served, but counsel for
Mr.. Tener sent a letter to MIR. van
VaIkenberg informing him OF the ac-
ton taken and notifying him that a
hearing in the case would be held on
The warrant is based on an attack
bee11n nv the North American on Oc-
tober 10 against Mr.. Tener's business
integrity. The charges have been re-
itenated daily.
Briefly. they assert that Mr.. Tener
was a friend and associate of swind-
lers" It is charged that Mr.. Tener.
at the time a member of congress- SOLO
his name to the national pubic utll-
ties CORPORATION so he could be exploit
ed as the president of the corporation.
FOR this The charges AYERS he agreed
to accept IS, 900 a year in salary and was
given $50, 600 worth of stock in the con-
ern. ~,
The charges characterize the Ma
tional Public Utilities corporation as
fraudulent and swindHng corpora
tom which is supposed to be interest
ed in Pacific coast developments ana
the owner of the projected railroad IN
Oregon known as the Astoria SeaSlde
& TflIamook Railroad company. The
charges further declare that this is
paper railroad having no physical ex-
istence.
In subsequent publications the North
American printed names of men con-
nected with the company who, it as
serted, are either convicted or uncon-
victed swindlers. The newspaper also
charged that Mr.. Tener with several
business associates, sold a controlling
interest in the Security Life and an
nuity company to a man declared to be
a swindler and that the latter merged
this company with a concern which has
its headquarters in Chicago.
Last night Mr.. Tener issued a LONG
formal statement denying the charges
made by the North American. He ad-
mitted that he had been connected
with the National Public Utilities cor
poration for about three months and
added that he severed his connection
with the company because of pressure
of business in connection with his du-
ties as congressman. He also admit
ted receiving $4,000 in stock, which,
he said, he returned. He added thai
he believed and still believes the COM
Danv to be legitimate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-24

eraI Frederick Funston among the
speakers at the January session.
Speaking of Republic county poll
tics, Mr. Sticher, who edits one of the
influential weekly papers of the state,
said:
Judge R. r. Rees, Republican can
didate for congress from the Fifth dis
trict, is going to have one of the larg
est majorities of any of the Republican
congressional candidates in the state.
At present the two candidates in the
joint debates, four of them having
been pulled off. If each of these de-
bates have the same effect over the
district that the one at Bel1eville had.
then Mr.. Helvering's manager played
right into the hands of the Republican
candidate when he issued the chal-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-24
BLOW FOR new ORLEANS
No Need for Naval Base There. SAYS
Secretary Meyer.

New Orleans, Oct 24-Secretary
Meyer, who is here on a tour of in
spection of United States naval sta
tions, today said he could see no great
reason for naval base at New Or
leans.
IF there is ever to be any fighting
1t will not be on the Gulf of Mexico
he said, but will be around the en-
trance of the Panama canal. OF course,
none of us expect a conflict but if it
should come, the canal will be the
place which will need fortifying. 1
do not think the Mississippi valley is in
any particular danger of invasion"
Although it is thought the secre-
tary favors making Guantanamo the
base for the gulf, strong effort will
be made to have the naval base here
retained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-24
Do NOT AGREE.
Attorney General and Election Com
missioner at Variance.

1t is understood that Attorney Cen
eral Jackson and Election Commits
sioner Titus of Topeka are far apart
in their Interpretation of the election
laws. Capt. Titus holds that a citizen
must have voted at all elections since
that of November 1908, in order to
be eligible to vote next month without
registering again. Attorney General
Jackson is of the opinion that a man
who voted at the November election
of two years ago and has not changed
his place of residence is eligible to
vote next month without registering
again, even though he had not voted
since the fall election of 1908
The way to settle the matter, ac-
cording to the attorney general, is for
the county committee of either party
to bring suit in the courts to compel
Capt. Titus to certify to the eligibility
of any voter who voted in November,
1908 and has not changed his resi-
dence since that time.