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Newport daily independent., 1911-08-19
POPE'S HEAVY MAIL BAG
His Holiness Gets Greater Number o' Missives Than Any King or
 Executive.

If one were asked to speculate as to the sovereign whose daily mail bag was the greatest one would hazard the kaiser But no. Then most will say 1t ought to be. On on unim' peachable authority of Paris con. temporary we learn that the pope Is the recipient of the greatest number of missives.
 The mail of his holiness consists on the average of 23,000 letters, news papers, etc. To go through this mass 35 secretaries are kept employed.
 The president of the United States receives nearly 1000 letters daily and about 4,000 journals and books.
 The kaiser's mail consists of 4,0OC letters and frequently the same num- Der of books and papers. Our king, we learn, Is favored with 1000 letters a day and over 2,O0O newspapers and books.
 The czar Is net overworked in this respect for a sovereign, his majesty's g mail being given at $50 letters, etc, per day. The kings of Italy and Spain have to deal with about 200 letters each.
 Queen Wilhelmina Is still more fa- vored with 15O letters, etc. But Pres ident Fallieres is still more fortunate. for we are told that he receives few letters and hardly any papers.-Lon- don Globe.
Newport daily independent., 1911-08-19
Don't Spoil Your Clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers , cents a package.
Notice to 0ntract0rs.

Bids will be received for the erection of a concrete and brick school building for the Grubbs Special School District at the of flee of the secretary in Grubbs, Arkansas until i o'clock p. m. Saturday, August 19 and opened immediately thereafter.
 Plans and specifications may be had upon application to the secretary at Grubbs, Arkansas or at the office of George M. Bonnell, architect, Newport, Ar kansas. Contractors desiring 10 take plans away from either office must make a deposit o[ S15 as a guarantee for return of same.
 Every bid must be accompa- nied by a certified check for S2OO on solvent bank, as i guarantee that the successful bidder file an approved bond within ten days after being awarded the contract. Upon failure to file such bond the check will be forfeited to Grubbs Special School District.
 The right to reject any and all bids is expressly reserved.
 John Pennington, Pres.
 J. N. Nance, Sec'y.
 Grubbs Special School District,
 Grubbs, Arkansas. lObl l
Newport daily independent., 1911-08-19
For Sale.

One 12 horse power Fairbanks Morse Gasoline Engine. Apply at the Palace JeWelry Store and see it run. 81btf.
 For Sale-One new glass front safe or china closet, cheap for cash. Apply at Independent of- flee.
Newport daily independent., 1911-08-19


 the Youths Comp
 seen a sapling as big as ltaI3 3! .ys 2. o-nine-tails. Extinct volcanoes - rounded Us on every side. Dust storms swept down from their scared sides. Distant gleams of glittering ice from the glaciers dazzled us when the sun shone upon them.
 But here, in a land where there is almost no fuel, and where few crops besides hay and turnips can be raised, in the land of the midnight sun in summer and the midday moon in win ter, I found books and cheerful con- versation an outlook on life, and knowledge of current events which l have not always found in populous cities.
 There are no schools, to be sure. outside of Reykjavik and one or two other small towns, for children cannot walk ten miles each way to a school house, and even such schoolhouse would accommodate but two or three families But the itinerant peda- gogue goes about fTor. t1ouse to house, carrying his store of learning with him, and leaving behind much intel lectual stimulus nd a desire to know what is going on beyond the bounds of the island
 They wero great chess players in the lonely farmhouse where we stayed and they were keen to play with us. Although my companion considered himself fair chess player he was ig' nonliniously beaten by the angular lady of the household. They had Bible too and an Icelandic hymn book. We went away from our short visit to the lonely farmhouse of the Sog With the impression that the home life in the typical farms of Iceland might we'll be envied by dwellers in more favored climes."
Newport daily independent., 1911-08-19
RIVER DIVISION.
c R [ & P. RAILWAY.

c. R. I. & P. RAILWAY. No. 618 (leaves Brinkley l0:4o a.m.) arrives ........ lib pm No. 617 (arrives Brinkley o;oo p.m.) departs ...... ..2:2o pm. No. 6:22 Local Fregiht, arrives sn Monday. Wednesday and Fri dav at ...... ..2 :00p.m. No. 621 Local Fregiht, departs Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- day.
Newport daily independent., 1911-08-19
YOU CAN RIDE IN STYLE

If you order in person, by postal card or phone one of our elegant and easy riding turnouts. Horse matches the yehicle-both in fine trim. The name and repu- tation of this livery stable are back of our guarantee of prompt service and reasonable rating by the hour, half day or full day,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
force the issue in the caucus.

It will be noticed that the article
on which Bryan based his comments
on Underwood was published in the
Philadelphia Inquirer ten days be-
fore Bryan's comments appeared n
The Comoner. Underwood not hav-
ing denied the article in the Inquirer
Bryan had a perfect right to assume
that it was true, and so believing
had a perfect right to comment on
it as he did in the Commoner. Up
derwood did not deny the charges
publicly until Bryan noticed 1t in The
Commoner and then he made the
bitter speech which we published last
week denouncing Bryan for repub-
fishing a charge that had been pub
lished ten days before in reputa-
BILE newspaper published less than
100 miles from Washington. AS soon
as Underwood denied the charge,
Bryan withdrew it, and gave his au-
thority for it as above stated. AS
usual Bryan was right in the position
he took,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Recall of Judges.

Senator Owens, Of Oklahoma, in
an able speech the other day on the
floor of the United States Senate,
advocated the recall Of federal and
state judges. He says their elec-
tions are largely secured by corpora
tions and individuals whose interests
are more or less before the courts.
He finds that i'm most states the term
OF judges are longer than those of
other officials and argues that they
have been made so by corporations
and individuals for the purpose of
retaining them in Office against pop
ular demand for their retirement.
Senator Owens cites many peculiar
tiles of our judicial system in sup
port of his idea.
But Senator Owen, as Grit views
the matter, has not gotten to the
root Of the evil, if one exists. The
President may appoint federal judges
and governors state judges, but II
the President and the governors were
more considerate Of the wishes OF
the people themselves; they might
select justices who would be the ser
wants of the people rather than of
corporations and individuals. To go
step farther, if appointments of
Judges were superseded by popular
election Of justices to shorter terms,
there might not be the necessity for
the recall that Senator Owens thinks
there is.
There are many who agree with
Grit in this. AS it points out, the
trouble lies with the people, if any
where. They have delegated too
much power to party leaders and pol
itical bosses. They have given them
toe much latitude and have yielded
to them too much privilege. The
people themselves have been derelict
in duty to themselves, and to their
states and the nation. They have
confirmed in too large measure the
criticism Of European statesmen re-
gardlng our form Of government.
They should take more interest IN
all matters pertaining to government
and not allow themselves deceived
BY interested parties.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Doing a Genuine Service.

Grit, which is more of Republi-
can than a Democratic newspaper,
says it is the easiest thing in the
world to ridicule the''Democratic in
vestigations Of governmental depart
ments; and it is the. most natural
thing in the world for the Republican
press to do. But ridicule is often
resorted to when there Is necessity
of diverting public attention, and the
extent to which the Republican press
is now carrying it would indicate that
necessity exists. The Republican
press is certainly OVERRIDING the
thing.
LAS matter of fact the Democrats
are doing the country genuine SER
vice by overhauling the departments
and cleaning up matters about which
there has been more or less doubt In
the public mind. They have dragged
from pigeon holes important reports
buried there for years, and got to the
bottom of controversies that have
dragged along without prospect of
termination. They have cut red tape
stirred officials to activity, secured
results, and given the public a vast
amount of information which 1t
ought to have had long ago.
Those investigations are not to be
laughed at. They may not show
Republican officials to be rascals, but
they certainly are showing some Of
them to have been derelict in their
duties, and are giving the people
more exactly their moneys worth of
service. So let the Investigations
proceed, however much ridicule un-
til the housecleaning is completed,
for the people will certainly approve
of all that is honestly done in their
interest. There is no telling what
could be unearthed in the way OF
official rascality by the Democrats If
they had control Of all the branches
o. the government, when we con-
slider what they are bringing to light
with only small fraction of the
government controlled by them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
The Booster Trip,

The purpose of the Booster Trip
Of the business men of our little city
Is simply to call attention Of those
who think they would be benefited
by doing their trading with our mer-
chants, to the advantages Orange
burg offers as trade center, and to
stir up the merchants Of Orangeburg
to the stern necessity Of reaching out
for more trade by meeting all compe-
tition from any and all quarters,
both as to price and quality Of goods.
IN other words Orangeburg wants to
get better acquainted with the peo-
pie in the country.
There is no better business town
in the Satte than Orangeburg Goods
are sold here at small margin of
profit, and her business men are able
to meet all the needs of the people.
We do not mean to reflect upon any
Of the other, busy, live towns in the
county, but in every section there
must be a common center, and that
common center in this section is the
hustling city of Orangeburg, and this
fact has given her good lead in all
directions over other towns in this
section fo South Carolina.
All our business men ask Is an
opportunity to make good what they
claim to be able to do, and thus all
doubling Thomases will be convinced
that Orangeburg is one Of the best
trading centers in the State. So If
you have never given Orangeburg
merchants and business men a
chance to demonctrate to you that
they ca nsave you money on all goods
you have to buy, come and let them
do so when you 60 to buy your next
hill Of goods Of any kind. Then you
will not fail to come back as we
know you will be pleased.
The merchants and business men
of this city carry all line of goods
from a toothpick to an automobile,
so you need not fear of not getting
what you want, and that too, at
prices that will induce you to come
back and become a permanent GUS
toner. Do not stand in your own
light any longer, but join the pro-
cession of contented, happy people
who do their trading with the mer-
chants of Orangbeurg. They are al
ways ready to serve you with the
best goods at the lowest prices.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Socialistic England.

Socialism grows apace in England
Notwithstanding she has limited
monarchical form of government. A
striking advance in government own
ership of public utilities is about to
be made by Great Britain taking over
the entire telephone system OF the
country capitalized at $So,C0O,0Uv
and with half million instruments
and $4,000 employees. What chance
it would offer for plunder and gov
ernment coercion but for the strict
civil service that prevails in England.
AS the operation Of principle on
large scale it Is enough to strike
dumb with horror and amazement
the few individualists that still sur
vive, but this is an age Of collecti-
vism, and municipal and state owner
ship and control of public utilities
ia becoming quite common. On this
continent some Of the States in the
Union and some Of the Canadian
provinces have taken advanced
ground and collectiism seems to have
a congenial soil in Australia and New
Zealand.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

At present there is good deal of
speculation as to whether churches
have or have not lost ground
throughout the country. While that
question may not be conclusively an
swered the average man has an idea
that in many communities there is a
superabundance of church organiza-
tions, and that if some Of these or
ganizations could be merged the re-
ligious life and interest of the COM
munity would be increased. Certain
it is that an oversupply of churches
in any one place means inefficient
service, weakness and unnecessary
expenditure Of time, money and tai
ent.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
In the matter of DODulatiOn it

In the matter of population it is
undeniably true that westward the
star of Empire wends its way" Since
1890 when the center OF population
was % miles east Of Baltimore, the
stream of migration has been so
steady that the census shows that
the center of population is 41-2 miles
west of Unionville, Indianna. In that
time the center has moved some $40
miles and through the states of
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
and Ohio into Indiana. This west
ward movement indicates that polit-
ical power as represented In Congress
is being transferred from the east
ern states to the west and south.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

We fully agree with Grit that If
the people desire selfgovernment they
must administer it themselves. If
they delegate powers they must hold
to accountability. They will never
remedy their shortcomings by pun
ishing a judge for the treachery of
their leaders. They must get after
the leaders. They must destroy the
political bosses. When they have
done this they will secure a judi
ciary that will serve the public as
a whole, not a part Of 1t. Don't
vote for man simply because he
pretends to be your friend about cleo
ton times, but vote for the candidate
who most nearly represents your
views on public questions.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
INDUSTRIAL ORANGEBURG.
Business Firms Pushing Orangeburg
to the Front.

Orangeburg is one of the most
promising of the. smaller cities of
South Carolina. Her leading busi-
ness men and merchants are Of that
progressive and enterprising class,
who, believing in their city, are ever
to the forefront in ernest effort to
make Orangeburg the Metropolis Of
this section of South Carolina. Be-
low we present the names and in
another place brief mention Of their
businesses of the Individuals who
ae leading the movement for
greater Orangeburg.
lMarchant Music Co.
Ziegler and Dibble.
J. G. Wannamaker.
W. l.. Moseley.
J. c. Ransdale.
John T. Wise.
J. A. Craig.
r.. G. King.
M. o. DantZler.
f. F. Malpass.
Won Oshen and Smoak.
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Orangeburg Bank.
Renneker and Riggs.
Star Theatre.
Sims Book Store.
Bolen Bros.
Wannamaker Smoak and Co.
r. Lewis Berry and Co.
Edisto Savings Bank.
Cutler and Salley.
Livingston and Co.
j. E. Glover.
Fairey and Weeks.
Stiles R. Mellichamp.
Orangeburg Repair Shop.
E. N. Scoxille.
J. H. Schacte.
Orangeburg Furniture Co.
E. e. Cutler.
l.. Bennett.
Atkinson Furniture Company.
Orangeburg Steam Bakery.
S. A. Blackmon.
H. W.. Stoudenmire.
r. J. Greene.
Theodore Kohn.
H. Spahr and Son.
Orangeburg Lumber G Supply Co..
Home Fertilizer Co.
Joe Mcnamara.
Lilies and Lilies.
Ayers and Williams.
Boswell Shoe Company.
Dixie Lumber Co.
George V. Ziegler.
Dantzler and FUrderburk.
Farmers Union Bank and Trust
Company.
John Mcnamara.
J. w. Smoak.
wv. S. Peterson.
Dodenhoff Electric Co.
Edisto Dry Goods Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Adopt q Civic Creed.

Why not adopt civic creed for
Orangeburg and strive to attain to
it.. Is it not possible for Orange
burg, as a community, to have civic
creed in which nothing shall hurt
OF destroy but in which everything
shall bless and build up? Below we
paraphrase an article published in
the Augusta Herald sometime ago
and suggest that we adopt it as our
civic creed.
/. A community of high private
and PUBLIC morals, where all insti-
tulions and agencies that degrade
individual and community life are
excluded, and where boys and girls
may grow to strong and true man
hood and womanhood
2. A community where every citi-
zen receives an education which will
fit him physically mentally and NOR
ally for the work he is to perform,
and for the sacred duties Of parent
hood and citizenship.
g. A community whose govern
ment is strong and benefcent, built
on the intelligence, integrity and
cooperation of it's citizens, free from
every taint of corruption, whose Of
ficers serve not for private gain, but
for the public good
4. A community of business pros
perity where leadership and capital
find full opportunity for profitable
investment, where business is broth
erhood, conducted for the service Of
the many rather than the profit of
the few.
5. A community Of opportunity
for every man-and evry woman who
must-to labor under conditions of
physical and moral safety, and reas-
'nable hours, with a living wage as
the minimum and the maximum the
highest wage that each industry can
afford, and where there is the wis
est restriction of child labor
6. A community where there are
adequate facilities provided and the
leisure secured for every man, wo-
man and child to enjoy wholesome
recreation and to obtain the most
thorough physical development.
7. A community where the health
of the people is carefully guarded
by public inspection, securing pure
food, water, proper sanitation and
hygienic housing
s. A community where the strong
bear the infirmities of the weak, the
aged, and the sick, and where
Thoughtful provision is made for those
who suffer from the hardship of in
dustrial change or accident.
8. A community where welcome
waits every visitor and where none
shall long remain stranger within
it's gates; where there shall be no
class spirit, but where all the peo-
pie shall mingle in friendly interest
and association
10. A community where the high
est manhood Is fostered by faith in
God and devotion to man, where the
institutions of religion which pro-
mote and accompany the highest civ
ilization are cherished, and where
the public worship Of God with it's
fruitage cf service to man is main
tanned in spiritual power.
II. Conscious of our shortcomings
humbled by our obligation, trusting
in Almighty God, we dedicate our
selves to labor together to make Or
angeburg a city beautiful and right
teous, a city of God among men
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
An ANONYMOUS Sensation.

An unforgettable romance thlt
first startled, then fascinated, the
fiction-reading world. You can't az
ford to go without 1t. '"The Inner
Shrine" by ?. Formerly published
at $3.50; now FIFTY CENTS, at
Sims Book Store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

Positive assertions of bribery and
no less posit'' ye denials characterize
the Illinois snatorial investigation.
Evidently there Is a good deal OF
playing fast With the truth, but ul-
timately If tie investigation contin-
ues long enough the truth will be
separated fro n the false and justice
vindicated with consequent cleaner
politics.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

The time is oming when the good
of each will ts the concern of all.
Burns had this IN mind when he said
that the world over men shall birth
ers be for g tilat."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

It is no mo- possible for bust
ness to run itself than wheelbar-
row. Somebody must be behind it
to push, direcf and advertise. The
last is imperat We as it gives success
to all the rest.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

II women 10 not know their prop
er place in tie household and In So
ciety will no. be for lack OF advice.
Newspapers, learned Judges. adVo-
Gates and oI ponents of the woman
suffrage moN ement and, in fact, all
sorts and Conditions of people are
giving advice, plentfully and free. 1t
might be ell, just for a change, to
specify the S anding and duties OF the
men.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

Rightly considered work is no bur-
den but a Irivilege and joy. 1t IS a
burden onl. to those who view 1t
distastefully and labor reluctantly.
It is a mists ke to suppose that Work
was designed as curse for man. On
the contrary, work is blessing. All
honorable work, mental Or manual,
makes for he health, contentment
and happiness of the toiler, and In
addition it promotes the we'll being OF
society.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

Self-respect S necessary if one
would have 9th ers respect him Vul-
garity and coarseness of speech and
manner always lowers one in the es-
timation Of otL ers.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

Take heal by view Of life. Far
better to do that and be the gamer
thereby than 70 take jaundiced
view and be nj serable.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

One of the most pleasing things
in this glad summertime is the abb
sence of any nigh jinx in. Newport.
and Pittsburg society. Is society re-
forming itself Or is it only lull be-
fore the winte: storm.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

What some people call being busy
is nothing but business. They rush,
stew and worry ali through the day
and delude themselves with the Idea
they are very busy, when, in truth,
they are not as they accomplish
nothing.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

II dirt is b t matter in the wrong
place so weeds are plants for which
as yet no use nas been found. Reas-
cning from p%st successes in finding
beneficial use for many plants pre-
viously classe / as pestilent weeds 1t
IS not too much to expect that in time
some good us {, will be found for eV-
erything that grows.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

In doing good it Is always well
that the deco be more conspicuous
than the one who does 1t. The ,os-
tentation VIII ch is sometimes dis
played lessena the beauty and deli
cacy of the ACTON. 1t Is always well
to remember that the pump handle
ia of less value than the water.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

If people wo: ried less over real or
imaginary trou oles there would be
fewer Doctors ill to pay.