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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
MANY politicians and business men

Many politicians and business men
who are accused. of political corrup-
tior. would get people to more readily
believe their protestation Of inno-
cence If 4hey would abstain from try
ing to block investigation. To raise
technicaE objections and twist and
squirm to prevent enquiry is a poor
way. to convince people of their
blameesSness. -: -.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

And yet there are, no signs that
the decision against the Standard Oil
has affected the good standing Of
John D. Rockefeller's church men,
bership. Neither is there any indl>'
cation OF lowering Of the price of
kerosene. re :: ..,-
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

An eminent; Chicago divine says
that man should always marry his.
ideal. (. That is good advice, but what
If the ideals refuses to- marry the
man to whom she is the ideal2 Pro-
t,ably it would help matters, and Ger"
tainly it would benefit the man, IT.
he would try TO live uptto his, ideal.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

The smoking room of an Atlantic
liner is place where fools and
their money are soon parted" Al
though this fact has long. been known
the number Of people ready to be
fieeeed by card sharpers shows no
.diminr.tion. ..aG y1on. .rn-i ,.u,..-
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Now is the time when, men who
cut across laws and corners of streets
to- save 6. moment Of time will sit for
hours in blazing sun to watch two
mines play the national game.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

1t will be very much like march
ing to the top of the hill and march
ing down again" if all that follows
the Supreme Court decision is a reor-
ganization of the Standard Oil Com
pany. Probably most people think
that the head officials who were re-
sponsible for violating law should be
dealt with along criminal lines, and
will be disappointed if they are not.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

These are the days when the lazy
farmer finds: all manners Of fault
with the weather. and other: things
while his Industrious neighbor goes
right merrily on cultivating his
crops and in preparing to gather
bountiful harvest: fnnH .r,i"i
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

The present imperial conference OF
premiers from the self-governing COL
onies of Great Britain promises to
result in actions that will be Of far
reaching consequences to the British
empire. Not unlikely the suggestion
of an Imperial Council consisting. or
delegates from the colonies will take
definite shape.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
Notice of Final Dicasharge.

Notice is hereby given that will
file my final account as guardian Of
Glayds U. Millican, minor, with
the Judge Of Probate for Orange
bury County, on the first day of
July, A. D., 1911, and will, on that
day, ask for letters of discharge as
such guardian, the said minor be-
ing now Of age.
NJ. e. Zeigler.
Guardian of Gladys L. Millican.
Dated: May 80, 1911.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
Everything
That a Drug Store
Should Have"

This is the compliment that one
of our patrons paid us. 1t is so true
of the real method behind our bus
mess that we are quoting 1t.
Primarily this business makes the
prescription department the main
objec. of its care. Experts check
every prescription and our large
files show that our care Is not In
vain. Every new and worthy drug is
Immediately bought and placed on
our shelves so that we need never
say eve are just out Of It," but
we say, 1--WE have 1t now
Then these departments are al
ways busy because OF one final fact:
"Good Goods for Your Money"-frSt
and last.
Paints and Varnishes.
Cut Glass and Cutlery.
Cigars and Tobacco.
Stationery and Supplies.
Huyler's Candies: only agency.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

The world takes no stock in, the
man who plumbers his fellowman six
days in the week and goes to- church
on the seventh day to. worship God.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
She Hesitated-But Was Saved.

A story is told-and very beauti-
fully-of a lady who, though she
hesitated, was not "lost" according
to the old adage, but was saved.
"She That Hesitates"-by Harris
Store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

For Sale-Eggs for Matching. Nam
moth Pekin Duck eggs. Price
s1.25 per setting Of II eggs de-
livered at your house In city or
express office, $1.00 II you send
to my residence for them. j. L.
Phillips, IS Sellars Ave. 2-11-tf
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

The man who is a negative In his
business Is doomed to failure. Busi-
ness,needs men Of conviction, cour-
nge and progress. Men thus endowed
often make mistakes and meet with
some reverses. But they learn by
experience and recover themselves,
and In the long run they win out.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Queen Mary of England evidently
has no use for the loud, fast society
women whose chief ambition seems
to be to initiate some OF the vices
of society men. Considering the
moral and social influence which roy
alty in Great Britain eXerts upon the
people this attitude Of the queen will
have salutary effect.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Found drifted up on bank Of South
Edisto, near S. A. L. R. R. bridge,
l good boat about II feet long
with 4 seats; longchain; fish box
in middle; painted green. Owner
can get same by calling at V. j..
Cue, Norway, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Notice-Anyone having clock repair
ing to do will oblige me by giving
me their patronage. I can now
see we'll enough to do repairing.
Parties can find me at city hall. A.
D. Powers. u
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

1t is sometimes we'll to remember
that, life does not proceed by leaps
and bounds, but step by step. This
fact seems to be lost sight Of by those:
who instead of taking up and dis
charging the duties CLOSE at hand
spend their time in contemplating
what they shall' do next month or
next year.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

1t is said that the trusts now un-
der Indictment or that have been in
fear of it find many encouraging lop-
holes in the decision of the Supreme
Court is the Standard Oil Case.
Color is given to that statement by
the favorable manner with which
that decision was received in Wall
stree.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

For Sale.-Live installment furniture
business at Charleston, hard goods
only, owner must retire account of
health. Full investigation invited.
Address FURNITURE" Box 40S,
Charleston, S. G. 5-23-S%
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Renittances should be made pay
able to The Times and Democrat,
Orangebulg, S. c., by registered let,
ter, check or money order. q 3,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

For Sale-One 80 H. P. Boiler; one
25 H. ?. Engine Continental, TWO
70 saw gins, elevator, press, shaft
ing, belts etc. Can be seen Mt W.
L. Mack's farm, Cordova, $. c., or
W. F. Smoak, Cordova, s. c.
5-23-12%
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Fer Sale.-One Jersey milk cow,
with young calf. One Jersey heifer
two years old. All in good condi-
ton for particulars apply to W.
w. Barrs, st. Matthews, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
Detroit Kerosine Engine.
STARTS WITHOUT CRANKING.

suns on common Kerosine Oil.
To all prospective purchasers
of Gasoline Engines: I have
the exclusive agency for the
Detroit Kerosine Engine, and
offer you: an engine complete,
ready to run when you receive
it; entire freedom from ad-
justments and complications;
a reliable engine that starts
without cranking, reverses
and runs equally we'll in either
direction, an engine which is
cold weather proof; an engine
which runs on common Hero
-. IL. sine Oil Clamp oil) better than
ordinary engines run on gaso-
line. Absolutely steady power;
absolute reliability. Full con-
troll over engine speed while
engine is running, entire abb
sence of gears, sprockets or
cams. The only engine that
women and children can safe
ly run. Just the thing to run
anything from sewing ma
chine to a ginnery up to 80
horse power. Write me your
wants.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
One-half Cent o Word
Found Notices Free.

For Sale.-Hand drawn red heart
cyprus shingles. J. D. Cleckley,
Cope, S. c. 6-3-4t.| '
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Wanted-Men to learn cotton busi-
ness in our sample rooms; two
weeks to complete course; high sal
aried position secured. Charlotte
Cotton School, Charlotte, n. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
Worth Inspecting

Our stock of neckwear for sum-
mer will warrant your inspection
if you are desirous Of obtaining the
sma1test, most fashionable, pure silk
neckies for this season.
We bought only from the best
houses that have produced the
mosl original, yet most exclusive
and refined neckwear for this sum-
mer.
Our 25c and SOC values cannot
be duplicated elsewhere.
Renrleker & Riggs
THE FASHION SHOP.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

For Rent or Sale after May 81, 1911,
house and lot, 10 feet fronting
on Russell Street, No, 213. Depth
72e feet. Apply to Geo. v. Zelg-
ler.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06
DIR. ]. II. E. Mi!house,
A Message On Parchment Was Found
in the Figurehead of an Old Vessel.

And it lead to merry adventure
into the interior of Africa. A young
army man and pretty girl were in
volved in the discovery and a ro-
nance ensued that caused Louis
Tracy to write "The Message" Now
at Sims Book Store for fifty cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

Ice! Ice! Ice! I have opened my Ice
House for the summer and will be
pleased to serve my old as we'll as
new patrons with ice. Look out
for my wagon. j. 3. Kelley.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

in the opinion OF some students of his
tory Cordova. situated upon the Guadal-
ouivir. surrounded by mountains. from
which water could easily be brought to
make its gardens green-a city that had
once been held by Pompey and sacked by
julius Caesar-was ideally situated as a
splendid capital Under Abdu-r-rahman
and his successors, 1t became the peer II
not the superior Of any city In the world
at that period.
Men of letters and scientists gathered
there. patronized by royal favor. Liter
ary men, soldiers, astronomers. students
of the law. poets historians. knights and
princes OF distinction gathered within
it's walls. which measured twenty-five
miles around The Risafah palace and
gardens planned by Abdu-r-rahman.
equalled Coleridge's poetic description or
the stately pleasure dome decreed by
kublai Khan, that mighty Mongol mon
arch, who conquered the greater part or
Asia.
When the Arab empire became polite.
scholarly. luxurious. II began to decline
in military emcieney. and tne roaer
against the Moslem arms. and eventually
destroyed their supremacy and expelled
them from Spain. But II the enervate
Saracens gave ground before the virile
Europeans the impress OF their intellec-
tual conquest was left indeiibly upon Eu-
rope. The troubadours of. Provence re-
flected the influence of Arabian literature
in Andalusia. Boccaccio borrowed Of the
Arabian raconteurs and even Chaucer
sought the same source Of inspiration
when ne planned his Canterbury Tales"
To Abdu- a-rahman the first construct
i've statesman to follow the generals of
Islam into Spain. must be credited the
building of an empire whose influence
survives in the twentieth century in lit
erature and art. Surely no legendary
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Dumas Test for Melons.

From the London Globe.
Alexandra Dumas. pere, was extremely
fond of melons, and an autograph letter
Of his has just come into the possession
OF the library Of the town Of Carpentras
by legacy, which proves the fact. 1t Is
perhaps. one Of the strangest contracts
ever made by q man Of letters. The let
ter Is addressed to Monsieur Seguin. the
deputy maire Of Cavaillon. in the Vau-
cluse In August. 1884. by the author Of
Les Trois Mousquetaires." who was
then living at St. Gatien. near Enghien.
He says: "On receipt of your letter,
have Immediately arranged with my pub
Usher. M. Michael Levy. for him to send
you tho two or three hundred volumes
which have already appeared of my
works. and that in the future as they ap-
pear he will send you the others, and /
am very pleased to be able to reply to
the great honor which You do me. But
please have the goodness to tell your
honorable maire. M. Tourel. that i'm
pose one condition. II the town and the
Evening star., 1911-08-11
London's Great Fur Sales.
From the London Graphic.

From the London Graphic.
An interesting sight in London is one
Of the great periodical sales of raw skins
and furs held at fur warehouse in the
city. The magnitude of the trade and the
vast amount of money involved would
surprise any one who visited one OF these
sales for the first time. At the premises
In Great Queen street one can wander
from floor to floor piled with thousands
upon thousands of skins until one begins
to wonder where all the creatures they
once clothed lived. /.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

authorities of Cavaillon like my books. l
like their melons. and desire that in ex-
change of my three or four hundred vol
umes there shall be constituted for me,
by municipal decree, q yearly income of
twelve melons per year. The cost Of
carriage will naturally be at my ex-
Evening star., 1911-08-11

eaten with meat are of comparatively
recent introduction here In his observa-
tions on the reign Of Henry VIII Hume
says: 1T was not till the end Of this
reign that any salads, carrots, turnips or
other edible OTIS were produced In
England. Tie little used was imported
Evening star., 1911-08-11

hero of the middle ages had so pictur-
esque a career as the Moslem marie
magne.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Early English Vegetables.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
Although there were a certain number
of vegetables in England before the po-
tato was introduced. those commonly
Evening star., 1911-08-11
pense." Need one add that the contract
was faithfully kept on both sides?

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are filed
through them.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

from Holland and Flanders, and Queen
Catherine. when she wanted salad.
was obliged to dispatch a messenger
thither on purpose.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

II you want work read the want coli
umns Of The Star.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Forces Sent Out
From Bagdad.


From Bagdad. were sent arainst
him. The heads of the leaders of the
routed representatives OF the Bagdad
khalif were returned 10 him with their
names and titles pinned TO their ears for
purposes OF identification, and accom-
panied by polite address To the khalif
OF the East from the KhaIf OF the West
touching the independence Of Spain and
Cordoyas defiance of Bagdad
10 conquer Spain ~ this period was d
simple matter compared with consolidat-
ing IL The proof OF the true greatness
OF Abdu-r-rahman is that he was equal
10 this task. The formation of a standing
army Of 10000 men, consisting largely Of
Berbers from Africa. who had no align
ments with Spanish factions was
stroke OF craftsmanship. Mosques and
pubic schools sprang into existence
wherever law and order were secured.
An agriculturist as well as a miltarist
ana an educator. he introduced the peach
and the pomegranate into Spain. and
brought other fruits and vegetables from
the east. Spain had hitherto been held
by force OF arms Abdu-r-rahman ma
tionalized it. welding Celtiberians Numi-
BerberS. barbarous Berbers from the At
last wiids. Goths and Hispano- Romans
into social fabric centrally governed.
IL was under Abdu-r-rahman, and as q
ieSult vi Hls genius ioF CONSTRUCTION, tndt
the progress of Spain toward high
civilization besan-progress that subse-
Quently made Spain the center of cul-
ture in Europe. Working with his own
hands upon the building of the great
mosque of Cordova. preaching Fridays,
visiting the sick. making himself accessi-
bic TO all who had grievances, showing
tRctful clemency TO wrongdoers, who
might be won by kindness, he proved
himself the pattern of "a statesman.
The intellectual conquest of the Iberian
peninsula must be credited 10 the great
Ommeyan prince. a
Cord0va Becomes cotemporary of Char
pA:e.., o:. lemagne, King OF the
WY Franks. and his
equal IL not his superior as a statesman
Evening star., 1911-08-11

When BaGdad which had succeeded
Damascus as the seat of the Eastern
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Ahdu-r-rahman's representative was a
keen politician. He wormed his way
Evening star., 1911-08-11
S1 Portieres, 25c Strip.

Half pairs or strips of Cross
stripe Madras Portieres; 40 inch
es wide and > yards long, in
variety. of attractive colorings;
Many can be matched into pairs.
2 to pm. at 25c a strip.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

After wandering in the deserts Or Egypt
with Bedouins. and going hungry most of
Evening star., 1911-08-11
1Oc t alcum1. &c.

American Violet Talcum Powder,
high grade: delicately scented tai
cum. Sold regularly at 1oc box.
to q pm. at &c.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Household Ammonia, Sc

I.arge-size bottle of Household
Ammonia, full strength. on sale
from = to 6 I'm. at Sc bottle.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

The intellectual conquest of the Iberian
peninsula must be credited TO the great
Evening star., 1911-08-11

so CreX Rugs; size 54x90 inches;
finished with fringed ends and
tape-bound sides, in wanted
of s. 30
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Sale of Hair Goods, S1.98
For $500 Value.
The most remarkable Hair Goods offer
in the history of the store The New
French Cecilia Cluster Pufs with Coronet Switch at
tachedthe identical quality for which exclusive hair
charge $50O-$2.5O for the Cluster Puns
and $3.50 for the Coronet Switch.
this regular $500 combination in tomor-
rows special sale $19s. Choice all desirable
shades
Natural Wavy Cluster Pufs, fine quality
hair, all desirable shades; shapes.
Regular $500 values. offered at............. WSC
Natural wavy Hair Switches. full 90 o. N
inches long; short stems; good quality ~ II QD
all shades Regular $500 values. W - -
Evening star., 1911-08-11

NhdIlIdtc, heard Of
Abdu-r-rahman's \ CON
quest of Spain, forces
were sent against
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-26
Average Length of Life.

II has often been remarked that very
rev people arc Informed to the aver
age length of the human life or the aver
age age OF all persons now living. The
response TO private inquiry on the sub
1ect Actuary r. Henderson OF New York
CITY has given the following interesting
and valuable Information:
Ihe American Experience Table Is
inc Dasis OF most Insurance calculations
% %made In this country. but the original
table begins only at age 10. II has. how
ever Tor certain purposes been extend
eu pack 20 zero. and on the basis OF the
born. 100000 OF them will reach the age
OF 10 years. S5,44l the age Of 80 years
es,Sol the age OF 30, IS $50 the age of
~ SAI the age. of 80. three the age of
w ana none will attain The age OF 90.
The complete expectation OF life OF Cor
The average number OF years lived byJ
eacn or these born is AIS years. How
ever. on account of the heavy mortality
In the first year OF life those surviving
ihe first year will then have an expects-
total lifetime Of 5S.7 years. those attain
Ing thirty an expected lifetime OF 65 3
years, those attaining fifty an expected
total lifetime OF 1913 years and those at
tanning. seventy an expected total life
time of 7S.5.
>. 'On, The assumption that the American
experience Table correctly represents
The mortality Of the human race and
that the population is stationary. the
average of those living AT any time is
same assumption Of those dying Is S1.5
years, which Is the same as the expccta-
ton OF life at birth. The average age at
death OF the people now living considered
by themselves as a separate group would
he twice the average present age of the
race. or 65.6 years. In other words the
people q present alive have completed
in The aggregate first half of their lives"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-26
MUCH ACTIVITY IN
THE STEEL TRADE
Contracts for Bridges and
Buildings, Rails, Cars. Loco
motives and Equipment.

NEW YORK, juno 25.-Activity in the
placing OF contracts for buildings and
brioges. calling for heavy demand for
steel shapes, was the most important
feature in the steel trade last week
II is significant fact that railroads
released bridge orders requiring 20 600
tons OF structural material while manu-
featuring plants and commercial build
ing contracts called for 10000 tons
The stimulation ramc from the deter
mination OF fahrcators to secure more
remuneratire prices than during the las,
SIX months. Now bids arc higher.
The principal railroad bridge contracts :
last week were 900 tons for the Allan
tic Coast Line, 4000 tons for the RsIti-
more d Ohio, $500 for the Louisville &.
Nashville and 1900 tons for the South :
crn Pacific.
The largest building contracts inclnd =
ed 2500 tons for big building in New
York. ZOO tons for the Woodmen OF the
World at Omaha. $500 tons for car shops
at Michigan City and 5000 tons for the
Cruclble Steel plant at Pirtsburg
Railroads placed contracts for $4,000
tons of rails, 2Sl2 cars and nineteen loco
motives. Larger contracts for eouipbent
are pending
The increased activity in finished mate
rial resulted In an increase Of : por cent
in the output OF steel ingots by the steel
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-26

with the New Intermountain Life OF
Utah. has been appointed city manager
OF the Federal Life Of Chicago.
Insurance Commissioner Done has re-
turned from Boise. Ida. where, with
the Idaho State Life.
w. F. Conover. general agent Of the
Aetna Life for Utah and southern Idaho
with headquarters In this city. has re-
signed his position and in all probability
VIII return TO his former home In Los
Angeles. His successor has not yet been
named.
Commissioner Done has requested al
casualty companies doing business in
Utah TO submit forms of their various
policies To his department for inspcc-
ton.
II Is reported that the $4,000 suit
against the companies having insurance
on the life OF Lucius H, Perkins Of Law
renee. Kan. which was resisted on tbs
ground OF suicide, has been compromised
at % per cent
j. f. Forester. secretary OF the Nortl
American Accident company OF Chica
go, returned from Butte on Saturday anC
spent the day with state Manager George
c. Fuller. Mr., Forester returned tc
Denver Saturday evening.
DIR. Arthur B. Wright, medical director
OF the Travellers Insurance company o.
Hartford. Conn. spent Saturday and Sun
day in Salt Lake. the guest OF DR.. n
n. Mayo. DIR. Wright is on his way tc
Los Angeles where he will attend thu
meeting OF the American Medical associa
tion beginning June %.