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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
Unconventionaiities.

Unconventionaiities. /
81 just knew you were coming to
visit us, Cousin Abigail. saw the new
moon over my left shoulder the other
evening""
"Don't apologize for bringing the dog
with you when you come to call, Mrs.
Jipes. I've noticed that you don't stay
quite so long when you bring him."
81 don't remember that I ever lent
you any money, my dear fellow. If l
did, I charged it up to profit and loss"
Landlord, I haven't given a tip to
any of the walters, but I'll give you a
dp If you'll tell me how you manage
to get people to come and stay at your
old shebang."
"You mustn't mind my telling you.
Borus, that your latest book is the
rottenest thing you ever wrote-and
that's saying a good deal"
".Lettie, dear, you're good girl, but
if ever you get a husband you'll have
to catch him with a lasso."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
ONE DETAIL OMITTED.
Waiter Was Patient While Guest Gave
Detailed Order.

"alt6F "H8 dSlSHG vsIiI0 SASSe A0yS
Detailed Order.
AYOTWITHSTANDING all the CON-
N plants about the carelessness
Of the ordinary waiter and all
the jokes about the magnifcence OF
the head waiter, every one knows
that the business Of the poor knight
Of the napkin" is not an easy one. At
any rate, in story told by Seymour
Hicks of New York restaurant one
must be glad that the waiter finally
got bis innings"
Once, sitting in my usual corner at
this restaurant, I heard much har-
assed waiter score heavily off tire.
some customer who was ordering
oysters. The conversation that took
place was the following-the wretched
waiter turning to 60 and execute the
order and being brought back each
time:
'Say, waiter, want a dozen blue
points"
eyes, sir"
"Oh,. waiter"-
Eyes, SIR
"Steamed, you Know
eyes, sir"
"Oh. waiter. you'll see that they're
not done too much.''
"No, sir"
"Oh, and WAITER
Eyes, sir.e
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
Quick Resting.

George WIS fondness for staying up
late in the face Of having to get up
early alarmed one Of the regulars at
the old Sherman House. He made bold
to introduce himself to Mr.. W., pref
aced his remarks by saying that he
knew it was none of his business, but
was curious to know how anybody
could stay up until 2 or 3 and get up
at 8.
'I'l tell you," said George. I'm an
unusually fast sleeper" Even
ing Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
LEXINGTON C. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20

gutse.
"sMen are so hideously lacking in
self CONTROL a young girl once said
to her mother
"'Well, don't find fault with that
the mother answered. If they weren't
most girls would die old maids. ~
New York Tribune.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
The Silver lininq.

Richard Barry. the we'll known anti
suffrage writer. said at recent anti.
suffrage dinner in Albany:
"The masculine tyranny that women
complain of is often blessing in dis
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20
RESPONSIBILITY Fixed.

'tI am a self made man." he said.
Elbow Kind of you, Oswald!' his wife
replied. "I. thougi:; you were going
to lay the blame on me."-Milwaukee
Sentinel
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20

Percy What are you doing about
your doctors advice to take physical
exercise, dear boy?
Cholly Pm cawwying q heavier
walking stick and I wear a larger but
tonhole bouquet-New York Mail.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-09-20

Business.
The Parson-And do you mean to
tell me to my face that you take mon
ey for voting?
The Politician-Sure thing! Don't
you take money for praying?-Yonkers
Statesman.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

The examinations for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop
College, Rock Hill, and for the admis-
sion of new students, will be held
at the County Court House on Fri
day, July 7, at A. M. Applicants
must be not less than IS years Of
age. When scholarships are vacant
after July Z they will be awarded
to those making the highest average
at this examination, provided they
meet the conditions governing the
award. Applicants for scholarships
should write to President Johnson be-
fore the examination for scholarship
examination blanks.
The scholarships are worth S100
and free tuition. The next session
will open September 20, 1911. For
further information and catalogue
address President D. B. Johnson,
Rock Hill, S. G..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

luuuSASS oAASAe3SS
men. In this connection let Us remem-
Der the power Of the tongue. OF which
the Apostle said, "Therewith praise we
God. and Herewith curse Tor injure)
we men" Let our tongues an1 ali our
powers be used in blessing the people
all we'll as in praising our God.
The King wisely began his reforma-
tion at the temple and gave the priests
and Levites the first share therein. It
was later that the idols Of the city Of
Jerusalem were gathered and hurled
into the valley Of Kedron. and 1t was
after the fervor Of the Passover occa-
sion that the zeal Of the people In gen.
eral rose high. and they went forth
all over the land. destroying the idols.
the groves Of Baal. and every symbol
Of disloyaity to God.
And so today: Everywhere the light
Of our day Is showing more and more
OF the meanness. selhshness, corrup-
LONESOME of it centuries old. and
some Of 1t bred of special privilege and
opportunity. The call for reform Is
heard on every hand. although some
times but feeble. The proper place for
reform ia. as in Hezeklah's day, with
the sancti1cation Of the priests and
the LeTites themselves.
II the Church of Christ could but
faithfully perform her responsibility,
under the direction of the King. It
would mean d great revival Of religion.
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Notice to Creditors;
and of Intention to Apply for
Final DISCHARGE

Notice is hereby given that all
persons having claims against the
estate. of the late Olivia L. Mccoy,
must present the same, properly
proven, to the undersigned on
or before Monday, June 9Th, 1911, or
be debavred payment!
Notice is also given that the un-
dersigned, Administrator of the es-
tate of Olivia L. Mccoy, deceased,
will Or Tuesday, the 9Th day Of June,
1911, file with the Probate Court his
fina, account as such Administrator,
and will thereupon apply to the said
Court, in and for the County of
Orangeburg, for his final discharge,
and Letters Dismissary.
A. E. Mccoy,
Administrator Of estate Of Olivia L.
Mccoy, deceased. 5-6-4.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
School Election.

A petition having been filed with
the County Board Of Education, as
required by law an election Is hereby
ordered to be held at the school
house in Eutawville district No. 6
Orangeburg County, South Carolina,
on Thursday, June IS, 1911, for the
purpose of voting on the question of
a special tax of three 60 mills to
be used for school purpose in said
district. Said election to be con-
Quoted according to section 1908 Of
the school law.
M. B. Dantzler,
T. S. Gelzer,
T. L. Connor. Jr.,
Trustees.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

any of us can do is to set our wills IN
opposition to our inherited weaknesses
and to fight courageously against
them. The Apostle assures US that II
1t were possible for humanity to fully
gain such q victory over its fallen self
rs to bring itself back 20 perfection.
chen doubtless God would have pro-
vided that way Of salvation
Hezekiah tho Reformer
The Kings father had introduced
idolatrous worship-erecdng affairs and
groves to the worship Of Baal. Gods
temple was strewn with rubbish. Un-
der the direction Of the King. the
LerfSes began q cleansing work. 1t
required eight days to carry out the
rubbish from the court. etc. Then the
priests. who alone were authorized to
enter into the Holy, or temple proper.
were directed to cleanse the temple It.
self.
But as a preliminary work, before
the cleansing of the court or the tenn
pie began, the King directed that the
priests and the Levites sanctfy them
selves afresh to the Lord and His
service. How appropriate! How In
harmony with the words Of the Proph-
ct Isaiah. who lived at that time and
who was the Kings counseior-"Be
ye clean. that bear the vessels OF the
Lords houseI"-Isa. 52:11
But let US not forget tho instruction
Of st. Peter upon this subject. Com
pairing the priesthood of Israel with
the institutions Of the Christian church,
St Peter gives US the thought that
the priests of olden times do not find
their antitypes in the clergy OF today,
but in Gods sanity or sanctified peo-
pie, whether in or out Of the public
ministry.
Thus st. Peter says to all Of the con.
secrated Church Of Christ. "Ye are a
Royal Priesthood. Holy Nation. a
peculiar people, that ye should show
forth the praises Of Him who has called
you out of darkness into His marvel.
Gus light"
Tho Divine Blessing
The conclusion Of the feast was q
Divine blessing upon all the people,
through rhe Priests and Levites. So
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03


Sand Hill Land For Sale--This Coun.
country is rapidly settling with
people who are anxious to get
away from unhealthy climates and
high priced lands. TIE climate is
excellent. No fever. No malaria.
Land will raise as much cotton as
lands selling for two hundred dol
lars an acre, and yet you can buy
this for the same amount you pay
rent. People are coming here 'e7-
cry day, and you had better come
while prices are still low. Some
land as low as fou1' dollars an
acre. H. A. Page, J~., Aberdeen,
Y. G..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

Don't Delay Longer-~In providing
your horae with a good piano or OF.
gan. Doubtless, you have promised
your family an instrument. No
home is complete without music, and
nothing Is so inspiring and cultlvat-
ing. Music helps to drown sorrows,
and gives entertainment for the chill
dre, and keeps them at home. This
IL our 9Th year of uninterrupted
success here, hence we are better pre-
pared than ever to supply the best
pianos and organs and will save you
money. Write US at once for catalogs
and for our easy payment plan and
prices. Malone's Music House, Co.
lumhia. s. @.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

man, woman and
child in South Carolina to know
that the calico" brand Of Sash,
Doors and Blinds are the best and
are made only BY the Augusta
Lumber Company, who manufac-
ture everything I'm Lumber and
Millwork and whose ~atchword ls
"Quality.' White Augusta Lum-
Der Company, Augusta, Georgia,
for prices on ary orGer, large or
small.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03


~ 3d., o. c.
osooe1 Wv. 81
'"re 'nu DrS "oous'
Buell. q Roberts. 1913 King ..
Grocers.
+ H Hesse Montaeue o. Coming
The John Hurkamn co
King and Rroad STA
,,. e.
C~.
~
1ne %. r. : a '>ss '''-iS Co. :.
8. :. :. :. - .."ao hlng st
Hardware.
NJ. H. Lazarus. >. :. :. :. >.
:. >. :. King and Iiasell SITS
A. Mel Martin. .3e3 King st
Strochecker G. McDerm'd. :.
:. :. >. ..2s7 King st
Ball Supply Co.. ..377 King st
Jewellers.
las Allan g. Co 2s5 King ST
Carrington Thomas g. Co..
251 King ct
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
Notice.

Under and by virtue Of a resolu-
ton of the Board of Directors of the
Rowesyille Cotton Oil Company, a
meeting of its stockholders will be
held at It's office, Rowesville, S. c., on
the 18th day of June, 1911, at IL
o'clock Il. m., for the purpose Of 60
ing into liquidation, dissolving and
winding up the affairs of said cor
poration, and also for the purpose of
determining upon the sale and con-
veyance of all the property, rights
and plant of the said Rowesville Cot
ton Oil Company
E. n. Chisolm, President
Rowesville Cotton Oil Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
Notice.

All persons having claims against
the State Colored College at Orange
burg, are requested to present them
for settlement on or before the 20
day of June, and al! persons IN
debted to the said college, are re-
quested to settle their accounts on
or before the 20 day Of June.
Thos. E. Miller, President.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

WING HEZEK1AH Of Judah
~ has a wonderful record as
II "A man Of God. a reformer, a
patriot, yet he was the son
Of a bad father, who in turn was the
son of a good father, who in turn was
the son of bad father. Thc alterna-
ion between good and bad for four
generations illustrates the fact that,
although heredity has much to DO
with every member of our race. nev-
ertheless, there are counter-balances
In nature.
We are all members of Adams fam.
lily, and as such we are all sharers IN
the general weakness, mental, moral
mud physical. which for six thousand
years has descended upon us. St
Paul refers to this. saying, by one
mans disobedience sin entered Into
the world, and death as the result OF
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
Notice Of Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that I Will
file my final account as Guardian OF
J. A. Cope with the Judge Of Pro-
bate for the County of Orangeburg
on the 30th day of June, 1911, and
will on that day ask for letters of dis
charge as the Guardian OF my said
ward.
Vernon Brabham,
Guardian of ]. A. Cope.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

luelc SOSo Vo q
Divine blessing
from the Lords
sanctihed people
from all the
consecrated Of
the household Of
faith--to the peo-
pie III general
to t b e ir neigh
b ors, t h e l T
friends and Wis
itors from afar.
Let such be our
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

sin; and thus
death pass s e d
upon all men.
because all are
sinners. - Ro-
mans 5:12.
The downward
Or sinful tenden-
cy inbred In our
very constitution
is so strong that
none Is able fully
to overcome it.
The hest. that
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

When Medicines Fail, will take your
case. Diseases of Stomach. Bow
els, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs and de-
bility (either se4) permanently
ersdicated by Natural Methods.
Interesting literature free. c. Gull
len Howerton, Durham, N. C..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
practical course in our machine
shops and learn automobile busi-
ness. Positions secared gradu-
ates, S25 per week and up. Char
lotte Auto School, Charlotte, N. G.

slenogra-
pliers, clerks, write us II desiring
employment. We place competent
business help and are not able to
supply demand. Carolina Audit 6
System Co., Skyscrapes, Columbia,
8. c.
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Notice of Appointment of Guardian

Notice of Appointment of Guardian
The State of South Carolina, County
of Orangeburg.
To the Honorable Robert E. Copes,
Judge of the First Judicial Circuit,
in and for the said State:
The Petition of Lula R. Livingston
and Livy Livingston, of the County
Of Orangeburg, and State aforesaid,
respectfully shows:
That your Petitioner, Lula R. Liv-
lngston, is the mother Of Livy Living
teen at the age of sixteen (16) years.
Henry B. Livingston Of the
age of thirteen (13) years,
Lula M. Livingston of the age of ten
(10) years, Lucy I. Livingston, of the
age of eight (S) years, and Rachel
M. Livingston, of the age Of four ca
years; all of whom reside with their
mother, your Petitioner, In the Coun-
ty and State aforesaid, and are child
rem Of your Petitioner, Lula R. Liv-
ingston, and the late w. NJ. J. Liv-
lngston, now deceased.
That the said minor children, and
each of them, is entitled to a sum of
money amounting to One Hundred
and twenty-five (s125.O0) Dollars,
derived from the Masonic Mutual Life
Association in which the said W. M.
] Livingston was insured at the time
of his death, which occurred on the
twehty-afth day Of December, A D.
1910.
That said Minor Children have no
General or Testanlentary Guardian,
and that no fit, competent or re-
sponsible person can be found who is
willing to assume said trust.
Wherefore, your Petitioners pray
that the Probate Judge in and for the
County of Orangeburg, be appointed
the Guardian of the estates of the
said minor children, as provided BY
law.
.(Signed) Lula R. Livingston,
(Signed) Livy Livingston.
The State of South Carolina; County
Of Orangeburg.
Mrs. Lula R. Livingston, one Of
the Petitioners above named, being
duly sworn, says that the foregoing
Petition is true of her own knowl-
edge.
(Signed) Lula r. Livingston.
Sworn to before me this the
day Of March, A. D., 1911.
Il. S VIM. L. Glaze,
Notary Public, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

Dobbs' Single Comb Rhode Island
Reds and Crystal" White Orping-
tons win an6 lay when others
fall, stock and eggs for sale. Send
for mating list. G. A. Dobbs, Box
B. "a, Gainesville, Ga.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

Feather Beds-Mail us $40 and we
will ship you nice, new 36-pound
feather bed and 6-pound pair pill
lows, freight prepaid. Turner &
Cornwell, Feather Dealers, Char
lotte, N. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

q 900 acres, 2 1-2 miles Ry., 1000
acres in cultivation, SO tenant
houses, good barns, excellent fem
! ces: 5000 acres timber; $40 per
acre. Harris Realty Co., Claren-
don, Ark.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
II uscannot find what you want In your ome t0wE,
remember you can always get 1t in Charleston.
ASK FOR REFUND BOOKS.

Art Stores.
Lanneur's Art Store. 238 King st
Antique Furniture.
Morgenstern Furniture Company,
.. -. .... -. :. .'oI 100au 81
Bakers.
Condon's Bakery. >. >. :.
..15S Rutledge ave
Book Stores. :.
Walker, Evans & Cogswell :. :.
.. -. ..3 Broad st
C. l.. Legerton. ..263 King st
Carpets, Mattings, Etc.
Mutual Carpet Company. :. =.
;. ..247 King st
China, Glass and Queensware.
Charleston Crockery Company.
=. >. ..299 King st
Cigars and Tobacco.
Follin Brcs. CO. :. ..260 King st
Clothing and Gents Furnishing.
Bentschner & Visanska.
>. ..252 King st
Hirsch-Isreal Company.
:. >. King and Wentworth
Bluestiein Bros. 494-496 King st
w. s. Cook Company 332 King st
S. Brown Sons. .354-356 King st
Banov & Volaski. 1885 King st
Department Stores.
M. Furchgott & Sons. -.
..240-242 King st
Louis Cohen & Co., =. =.
232-234 F.ing st and 2O3 Meeting
J. r. Read Co. :. ..249 King ST
The Kerrison Dry Goods Co.
:. :. .S0-s2 Hasel st
Druggist.
Paragon Drug Co. :.
=. >. ..2S6-2sS King st
Fish and Oysters.
Terry Fish Co.. ..133 Market st
Florists
Connelley-McCarty c., :.
>. ..296 King st
Furniture.
Phoenix Furniture Co.. :. :.
:. :. 1S7-1s1 King st
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

Wanted-Men and ladies to take
three months practical course. Ex-
pert management. High salaried
positions guaranteed. Write for
catalogue now. Charlotte Tele-
graph School, Charlotte, N. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

Eggs In incubator lots or single SIT
tings from S. c. Reds, $1.50 per
Is; $500 per hundred. Nice cock
erels, $500 each. Eugenia Ham
mond, North Augusta. S. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

alayberry's Chicken Remedy for Gaps.
Roup and Cholera. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Postpaid, 25c. Tells
how to get future supply free. Guy
Mayberry, Newberry, Ind.
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IMPOSSIBLE.

F1rst Chapp1e-I taw hawf g. notion
aw-to dwown myself, old chap, doncher
know.
Second Chappie-Oh! deah boy. you
mustn't! You know how-aw-these
beastly flannel suits shwink when wet
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03

It is said that Texas is getting
ready to repudiate Bailey. We nope
such will be his fate.
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Goose and Duck Feather Beds.-NeW
clean and white, covered with high
! grade ticking, only s12.75 each.
Dixie Feather Bed Co., Corbett,
N. G.
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to take thirty days.
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ebABlE.STUDIE.S'

HEzEklAH's GREAT REFORM
q Chronicles 30-June II
Non zooketh on the outtoard oppeordnce. but
tic Lord Looketb on the hea,t."--I SaaIuc!
1877
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OTITCLASSED.

OUTCLASSED.
Tin afraid you don't appreciate your
vife's remarkable intellectually"
II know I don't. 1t makes no diner
ence whether she Is explaining the
rsychic energy OF the telepathic Wave oH
telling exactly what happened In O
bridge whist game. 60 to sleep.
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Agents.-We save you 25 er cent. on
your portrait work. Big Job lot
frames 10x20. Owens Portrait d
Frame Works, Hogansville. Ga.
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Observation-Disclosures, stenographers
and clerks for high-grade positions.
Southern Business Bureau, Char
lotte, N. G..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
PACKERS HAVING
 VERY BRISK TRADE
A Car Load of Oranges Re- ceived Yesterday-Vege-
 tables More Plentiful gI

The packers of Morris avenue expcri- enced an exceptionally brisk trade yes- terday. Receipts of meat were fairly good while quotations show a few slight changes. Ham butts are now selling at 10 cents per pound, Boston butts at 9h cents, pork loins at 111a cents and Star skinned ham at 17i5 cents per pound.
 A car load of oranges was an im- portant receipt Thursday. The markets are fairly well supplied with fruits, although, with the exception of the car of oranges, receipts yesterday were of little consequence.
 Vegetables are now a little more Ip evidence on the avenue, but the supply is yet far short of that needed to take care of the local demand.
 Cantaloupes are coming in from al- most every direction. Crates arriving daily by the hundred from Georgia, F1odida and south Alabama. Water melons are also plentiful and are of- fered al $25 and $40 per hundred.
 A prominent feature today will be the receipt of a car load of fancy peaches from south Alabama. The mer- chants are depending greatly on this shipment, as there have been numerous calls for the fruit and the markets are now in need of additional stock
 The following quotations prevail:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. June 29.-(Specla1 )-Cables were decidedly weaker than the trade had anticipated, but the dry weather in the southwest offest the foreign advices and as there was little for sale this morning the market opened up strong, advancing nearly to the high early in the week. The demand seemed satisfied and on selling from New Orleans and some scattered southern orders the market gradually eased off on small business. A private report made the condition S9.5, and from the private figures now appearing (as usual in advance of the governmenD. the trade are led to expect that no deteriora- tion will be shown on Monday from the June report.
 An interesting compilation of the rain fall in Oklahoma for 2S days this month shows all average fall above that of the corresponding 30 days last year, The rains. however. have been in showers, and the trade remains convinced that both Oklahoma and Texas are suffering from dry weather.