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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-19
Washington News
(By George W. Summers)

Washington, The contested cleo
.tion case of Wiley against Hughes
involving the seat in Congress Of
the Fifth West Virginia District is
now before the Committee on cleo
tions No. of which Congressman
Ansberry of Ohio is Chairman, an d
will be taken up for consideration by
the Committee in q short while
Chairman Ansberry has commenced
his intention of reading carefully
every line of the 1872 pages of the
record and of giving careful consi-
Iteration to the case. The probabil-
ity is that he and his associates on
tho Committee will utilize the time
between now ard the first of the
year in studying the evidence IN
the case and that soon after the
first of January hearings will be
given.
The testimony sin the case is SO
volumincus that it would be impos-
sible to give any idea in an ordinary
N ewspapeI article of the extent of
the frauds alleged to have been
committed in Mingo and Mcdowell
Counties in the last election, At
one Precinct in Mingo County the
testimony of witnesses on both
sides show that there. were not more
than twelve negroes in the precinct
entitled to vote and yet the returns
show that one hundred and twenty
two votes were cast by negroes. At
another Precinct the testimony of
the Democratic Election Commas
sioner is that negroes who Lad been
brought in from Virginia were voted
repeatedly under different names
over his protest. He says that
when he fouod the negroes were re-
peating he got piece of chalk and
marked on the coat Ct each one as
he voted. When the polls closed
he said he found many negroes
with seven and eight chalk marke on
their coats and one with twelve.
At another Precinct it was testified
that forty-two negroes were brought
In from away but that only thirty
eight of them voted, the other four
having forgotten their names In
Mcdowell County the County court
threw into the wastebasket the list
OF challengeis appointed by the
Democrats and declared that no
challengers would be permitted at
any polls. The County Court also
held that no challengers were need
Ell as every person registered would
have right to vote. 1t was in this
County that a negro who could
neither read or write was appointed
to register the voters. It was also
at precinct in this County that
the Republicans selected an Election
Commissioner in place of the rsgu-
larry appointed Democratic C)mmis-
sioner, the one selected being blind
while one of the Republican Com
missioners at the same Precinct was
deaf.
These are only instances of the
numerous frauds charged in the
contest and backed up by testimony
which has been presented to the
Committee.
The last week brought many re-
publicans from West Virginia to
Washington. Among them was
Charles F. Teter, who is an announ-
ced candidate for the Republican
nomination for congressm an al
large. Friends Of Sam Montgomery
have nominated him for the sam,
place and it promises to be an inter
esting fight between these old fellow
insurgents for the nomination
While both are insurgents there i,
this difference: Teter has been M
insurgent only as to local matter
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
WORK THEIR WAY THROUGH.
A Plan by Which All Boys Can Go
to Clemson College.

In order to enable some young
men who could not otherwise go
through college and obtain a scien-
tifc knowledge of agriculture, the
trustees of Clemson College have de-
cided to begin what will be called
the work-boy course Beginning
next term twenty boys will be taken,
and divided into two squads. One
will work every othe: week while
the other is at classes. The men,
bers of the squad will be paid from
Is cents to S1.00 per day.
In this way skillful farm labor
will be secured for the college and
at the same time soma worthy boys
will be enabled to prepai themselves
for farming. Only boys who have
had experience on the farm and in
tend to become farncrs will be al
lowed this privilege. A knowledge
Of reading, writing and arithmetic
is the only scholastic requirement
necessary. Any boy interested in
this plan write to President Riggs,
Clemson College, S. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
How to XIII Them OH.

KNOCKERS" do good some times as
much as we decry them. For an en-
thusiastic crowd to burn a gigantic
hammer in order to show their dis
favor Of knockers" may be nothing
more than a curious and spectacular
affair. While it is true that the
"knocker" is, as a rule, a nuisance
and detiment to the place, yet
sometimes the conditions make him
unavoidable. If. for instance, bad
social, moral and other conditions
are allowed to flourish then the
"knocker' becomes a very necessary
and useful parsonage. Anyway,
while nothing will ever do away with
the chronic fault finder, the best way
to decrease his tribe is for any and
every town to be clean, materially
and morally progressive, and alert for
opportunities Of advancement. This
is the way to xii off Knockers" and
chonic fault finders iIl this and all
other communities.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
The Times and and Democrat.

The Times and Democrat is over
forty-tvo years old, and ds proud Of
the lit eral patronage bestowed on
it both in the way of advertising and
subscri 'tions. The paper has long
since pissed the experimental stage,
and is now one Of the fixtures Of Or
angeburg. 1t is Democratic at all
times q nd tries to uphold pure DEM
ocratic doctrine, regardless OF the
sneers and jeers of time-servers and
apologi sts. 1t has implicit and abid-
ing faith in the people, and believes
that tt ey can and should be trusted
with The fullest political power.
There 5 no part of Orangeburg coun-
ty where it does not circulate, hav-
ng over double the circulation Of any
other newspaper published in this
section On this Booster Trip The
Times and Democrat greets you.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
THE BOOSTER EDITION.
$500 Copies of Today's Paper Will
Be Circulated.

Today the Booster Edition of The
Times and Democrat comes out
From the expressions of a few who
have gotten a preliminary glimpse
at parts of it, we feel sure that II
will be interesting reading to every
person who gets a copy of it. The
demand for them has been heavy
Originally intending to guarantee
circulation of 5000, we have now
published an edition of $500.
The advertising space was taken
up promptly. To, the merchants
whose patronage has enabled US to
publish this edition, we thank them
To the various people who have aid
ed in any way to make the edition
successful, We thank them. To the
people who read it through and then
conclude to visit Orangeburg, we
thank them. We believe We could
have easily gotten out larger pa
per, but we did not attempt to go be-
yond eight pages.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
FayOrS Arbitration.

Germany has been generally cred
tied with blocking the movement for
international disarmament and arbi-
tration Color mas been given to
this view by Germany's interference
in various international matters,
prominent among which has.been her
support of Turkey, her aggressive
attitude towards Russia at the time
Austria annexed Herzegovina and
Bosnia, and her present action as to
Morocco. 1t is therefore all the more
welcome to learn that she regards
favorably the proposi ON of the Unit
ed States as to arbitration treaties.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
Where and When the Booster Trip
VIII Stop.

The following schedule for the. Au-
tomobile Booster Trip has been an
nouneed by the committee in charge
Of 1t, consisting of Messrs, A. H. Mar
chant, H. G. Wannamaker, and W. l..
Moseley.
We feel sure that the towns visit
ed will cordially welcoms the boos-
ters, and everything will be done to
make their stay a profitable and
pleasant one. The following is the
schedule:
First day, Tuesday, August, Sth---
Leave Orangeburg 7 Il. M; Nor
way, $780,. Springfield, 10; Salley
1O:30; Neeses, 12; Livingston, 49,
As; North 1880 to 500 (dinner) i;
Woodford, $3.50; Swansea, 1880; Ar
rive Orangeburg p. m.
Second day, Wednesday, August
9th
Leave Orangeburg, 7 a. m; Bow
man; $3.50; Holly Hill, 1O:15; Con-
nors 1O:45; Eutawville, 1880;
Vance, 1915; Parlers, :. Elloree,
(d;nner), Cameron, t; ST. Mat
thew" 6; Arrive Orangeiburg Z p. m.
I'd day, Thursday, August 10
Leave Orangeburg a. M; Branch
Vile, g; Bamberg II; Denmark, II;
Blackville (dinner), 2; Barnwell, 3;
Cope, $3.50; Cordova g.; Arrive Or
angeburg Z to 8 p. m.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
VIII Protect the Birds.

There went into effect August !
in New Jersey one Of the severest
laws ever enacted for the protection
of birds. Any person weang a single
feather of a bird protected by the
statute is liable to arrest and to a
fine of $40 for each offense. The
law applies to the plumase of birds
coming from other states as we'll
as to those native to New Jersey. The
New York Herald says a law confln-
ed to a single state cannot be thor
oughly effective, but it can and
doubtless will serve as a model for
other states. Game laws become
geuinely beneficial as soon as the
possession of game ont of season was
made punishable. SO 1t will be for
the protection of birds Of beautiful
plummage. A long campaign or ed
ucation has been maintained. Now
we ae seing the law that can do. 1t
is to be hoped New Jersey vii! ell
force 1t vigorously,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08

To the Voters Of the City Of Orange
burg:
At the earnest solicitation Of
many friends I hereby announce my
self candidate for the Office Of May
or Orangeburg in the approaching
municipal election.
1 realize fully the Importance and
honor Of the position I ask at your
hands, and I believe can fill the
office to the complete satisfaction of
the entire citizenship, and respect
fully request your favourable consid-
eratIon OF my candidacy.
If you elect me, shall assume
the duties and responsibilities Of the
office, determined to devote my best
energies to the advancement of our
city. Yours truly,
O. K. Wilson.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY
OUR REPORTERS.
What Is Happening Here and There.
Local Items of Personal Interest to

Our Readers.
10000 by 1920.
Get the Orangeburg spirit.
We hope no accident will happen
on the Booster Trip.
Read every advertisement in this
issue, and give the advertisers call
at the first opportunity.
The strings of all the latches to
the doors of the houses in Orange
burg hang on the outside.
We wish to thank Secretary Mar
chant of the Chamber Of Commerce
for his valuable aid in preparing da-
ia for the Booster Edition.
On the return home In the after
noon from the different Booster
Trips there should be no racing of
automobiles along the highway. Let
everything be done decently and in
order.
Mr.. A. R. McCown of Cameron,
has been appointed a beneficiary
student at Clemson College at large
to fill vacancies allotted to counties
ir which none of the competitors
were eligible to receive scholarships.
This Booster Edition of The Times
and Democrat is the largest edition
ever printed by an Orangeburg
newspaper. The number Of copies
printed is $500. The whole edition
will be sent to subscribers and dis
tributed on the different booster
trips.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Moseley, &C
companied by their little son, and
Miss Bessie Fielder leaves Thursday
morning for New York and other
northern markets. lMr Moseley goes
to look out for the latest creations
for his store.
The Times and Democrat Is repre-
sented on the booster trip today by
Mesrs. James Izlar Sims, Manager,
and Henry r. SIMS, local reporter
| Tomorrow Mesrs. Hugo S. Sims and
Henry R. Sims will be along to- give
The Times and Democrat place in
the picture. This newspaper will al
so be represented on Thursdays trip
Miss Mamie O'Cain will leave
Wednesday for an extended vacation
covering Niayra Falls, parts Of Can
ada and other northern points. She
will be in New York for several
days where she will join the staff OF
buyers of the Kohn store and assist
in the fall buying. Her many
friends and customers will be
delighted to hear of this.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
VALUE OF COTTON CROP.
Will be Great This Year il Put on
the Market Slowly.

According to the governments Of
ficial report the condition Of the cot
ton crop on July rs, averaged 80. 1
per cent of normal. From this, and
basing it on the estimate increased
acreage, experts figure that the grow
ing crop will total 14,741,6S1 bales,
the largest ever produced.
But. as the Augusta Herald says,
there's many a slip 'twixt the cup
and the lip" Assuming that the de-
ductions of the experts are entirely
correct, based on the condition OF. the
crop at this time, there is no assur-
ance that this condition will hold
good to- the end. Ma crop is more
susceptible to unfayorable weather
condition than cotton just ir its pres
ent stage. The brightest prospect
may be blighted in few days and
the promised yield enormously re-
duced.
Should weather conditions remain
favorable throughout the remainder
of the season and q bumper crop be
produced, it does not follow that The
price must be materially lnwer. The
cotton consumption of the world Is
continually increasing. To meet Its
requirements now calls for more than
1000, 900 bales year. Even a bum
per crop in our country would not ex-
ceed this amount, and so there Is no
reason why fourteen million bale
crop of American cotton should de-
press the price by exceeding in sup
ply the demand.
For the past two years the world
has been in an almost continuous
state of semi-famine in regard to cot
ton. 1t will require large crop to
ease this condition, without depress-
| ing a normal demand. Besides there
has been e great improvement In
marketing cotton by the farmers, ow'
ing to their generally Improved fl
nancial conditions and their more
methodic selling. Hence no great
slump in price should be appre-
hended.
A crop as now estl'
mated and sold at present prices
would bring over one thousand mil
Ion dollars, exclusive OF the cot
ton seed. There will be something
| doing in the cotton belt when the
present growing cotton crop shall De
| picked and sold.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Jerry jackson Caught.

Constable S. ]. Reed, Of North,
brought Jerry Jackson to the city
Yesterday and lodged him in jail.
Jerry and his brother, Alfred, who
was arrested several weeks ago. are
charged with the murder Of Annison
Taylor on July II last in a gambling
row at Antioch church on the place
of the late j. Dempsey Jones, in the
Fork. MIR. Reed arrested Jackson
near Johnson on Sunday, and turn
ed him in at once. All the parties
to the row were negroes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Two Barns Burned.

The barn and stable Of Mr.. w.
J. Dantzler, Of the Providence sec
ton was burned about five O'Clock
on last Saturday afternoon. All
the horses and mules were saved,
but Mr.. Dantzler lost all OF his
rough food. Mr.. Dantzler does not
know how the fire occurred, but
thinks it may have occurred from
rats and matches. He was in the
lot when he first noticed the fire,
which spread very rapidly and soon
got beyond control.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
ORANGEBURG SOCIETY.
Recent Happenings of Social M.
ture in This City.

Misses Bowman were hostesses
at the regular August meeting Of the
Winthrop daughters Friday after
noon. After the business session a
delightful social nour was spent.
Miss Ethel Hoffman and little Miss
Lois Bowman rendered vocal selec-
tions and Miss Minnie Bowman play
an instrumental solo. A humorous
piece was read by Miss Warner
Hare. Miss Alma Davis was winner
of the prize in the educational game
which was played and the guests
were then invited into the dining
room which was tasetefully draped
in Winthrop colors and the menu
cards very very pretty and unique.
Those present were Misses Meta
Kortjohn, Emily Dantzler, Marion
Salley, Lila Connor, Uurline Crum,
Minnie and Ruth Dibble, Alma Da-
Wis, Leila Bryant, Merle. Smoak, Re-
ba Sanders, Ethel Hoffman, War
ner Hare, May Fielder, Sallie Wan
namaker, Mesdames R. D. and c..
3. McMichael, J. W. Cutler, James
Albergotu, and B. B. Owens.
The young friends Of Master
Reddick Bowman gave him a sur-
prise party Friday night. They play
ed until late in the evening and de-
lightful refreshments were served.
Those present were Misses jeanette
Ligon, Lois and Julia Wannamaker,
Willie Dean Andrews, Gussie Copes,
Inez Verdery, Minnie Glass Whitta-
ker, Lucille Dibble, Elizabeth and
Lois Bowman. Masters Linton Whit
taker, George Inabinet Of Limestone
George Salley, Dwight Moseley,
Hamond Bowman and Reddick Bow
man.
This morning Mrs. l.. S. Wolfe
will entertain few friends in honor
of Mrs. Webb, OF Columbia, who Is
visiting Mrs. e. J. Wannamaker
on Glover Street. Bridge will be
played and hot course luncheon
will be served. The following ladies
have been invited: Mesdames Nor
man Bull, sLigon, Peter Brunson'
sease, Webb, Raysor, E. j. Wanna
maker and e. N. Scorille.
q
Mrs. E. J. Wannamaker was hos
tess at Dutch card party SATURDAY
morning complhmenting her house
guest, Mrs. Webb, Of Columbia
Bridge was played and beer, cheese
ana olive sandwiches were the re-
freshments. Those playing were:
Mesdames L. S. Wolfe, Linning
Fred and Harry Wannamaker, Sease,
Norman Bull, Webb, and Miss Maize
Slater.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Opening of Books of Subscription.

Pursuant to a commission issued
by the Secretary of State, bearing
date the 31st. day of July, 1911, the
undersigned will open books Of SUBJ
scription to the capital stock of the
Rowesville Oil company at the office
OF DR.. A. c.. Dukes, Russell Street,
Orangeburg, S. c., on Friday, the
18th day of August at II o'clock A.
NJ, the capital stock of said corpo-
ration will be forty-five thousand
(s45,O00) dollars, divided into nine
hundred (9O0) shares Of fifty dol
lars each.
Warren C. Fairey,
A. C.. Dukes,
Geo. V. Ziegler,
E. N. Chisholm,
Incorporators.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
Opcning Books of Subscription.

Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to a commission issued by Hon.
r. NJ. McCown, Secretary of State,
July 7th, 1911, books of subscription
for capital stock of the Orangeburg
Lumber and Supply Company will be
opened at the offices of Wolfe and
Berry, No. Court House Square,
Orangeburg, S. c., at II o'clock a.
NJ, Saturday, August y, 1911. The
authorized capital is S1O,OOO.OO, di-
vided into shares Of the par value of
$4,000 each. The object of the
corporation is manufacture, buy and
sell lumber and building material,
etc, and it's principal office will be in
Orangeburg, S. c.
Robert c. Mcneil.
Nolan P. Shuler,
Board Of Corporators.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
LIEUT.. DOYLE TAKES CHARGE
Assigned to Command Torpedo Boat
Destroyer Paulding.

Destroyer Paulding.
The Washington correspondent of
The State says Lieut.. Stafford H.
R, Doyle, N. S. NJ, of Orangeburg,
is to be detached from duty as as
sistant inspector Of engineering ma
terial with headquarters at Philadel-
phia, and assigned to the command
of the torpedo boat destroyer Pauld-
ing, flagship of the eighth division of
the Atlantic torpedo flotilla noy op-
Grating with the battleship fleet.
The fact that the lieutenant sue
ceeds in this important command
Lieut.. Commander Yates Stirling, U.
S. NJ, an officer of many years his
senior in rank, shows what unusual
confidence the navy department re-
poses in the South Carolinian.
Lieutenant Doyle recently completed
the advanced course in steam engi-
nering at tn graduate school in An
napolis, Mo-, having finished the
regular four years naval academy
course in 1900.
It is more than noteworthy that
this officer put put in seven years
straight away ON the battleshp Ken
lucky, joining her as a midshipman
en- probation and leaving her full
fledged lieutenant and chief engi-
neer. Subsequently he was for two
years chief engineer Of the scout
cruiser Birmingham and it is a mat
ter of common knowledge at the de-
partment and a source of distinct
pleasure to his many friends that the
,Birmingham's excellent steaming
records are largely due to Lieut..
Doyle's ability and indefatigable
energy.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
BOOSTERS LEAVE TODAY
SIXTEEN CARS WILL MAKE TRIP
OF THREE DAYS
Promptly at Seven O'clock Chief
Fisher Will Fire Pistol Starting
Booster Campaign.

At seven o'clock this morning the
booster "trip of the Chamber of Com
merce will begin. At that time, an
swering to- the pistol shot Of Chief
of Police August Fisher, about six
teen cars will leave Orangeburg for
the first days trip. The cars will be
headed by the Chamber Of Com
merce car, and will follow regularly.
No car will be permitted to over
take or pass another; the order OF
the cars that leave will be maintain
ed throughout the journey At the
edge of each town the entire COM
pany will gather together and move
into the town in body. The first
days trip will take in, Norway
Springfield, Salley, Neeses,. Living
ston, North. Woodford and Swansea
On the following day the schedule
reaches the following towns: Bow
man, Holly Hill, Connors, Eutaw-
Vile, Vance, Parlers, Elloree, Cam
eron, and st. Matthews.
The third day: UrandhVilte,
Rowesville, Bamberg, Denmark
Blackville, Barnwell, Cope and Cor
dova. :.
Every member Of the party will
wear a ribbon, inscribed "Meet me
in Orangeburg." From what could
be gathered yesterday afternoon 1t
was stated that barbecue would be
given the boosters at North, but nc
confirmation was at tnand.
Following we give the names Of
the owners of the cars and the party
in each as near as could be learned
ziegler and Dibble Car: George
Negler, T. O. s.. Dibble, M. o.
Dantzler, and J. W. Ziegler. ID. -
W. F. Fairey car: Ray Fairey, w
F. Fairey and three members o1
the band.
Robt. Bruner Car: Robert Brune1
and Lewis Wannamaker.
l.. Bennett & Co. Car: G.. f.
Salley, R. Lewis Berry, James 1zlaI
Sims and one member Of band.
W. ". Taylor car: Richie Nc
Michael and three members OF the
band.
J. e. Glover Car: Elliot Glover
J. E. Glover, Bolton Gardiner, W.
l.. Moseley and Mortimer Glover.
Cutler and Salley car: Norman
salley, c.. A. Renneker, Henry 4
Sims, and J. A. Craig.
Marchant Music Company car: D.
H. Marchant and one member band
Livingston and Co. car: D. +.
Livingston, Herbert Glaze, D. H.
Marchant, Jr., and John Blanche.
Wannamaker Smoak and Co. car:
H. C. Wannamaker, Fred Wanna
maker, John r. WISE, and one mem
ber band.
J. W. Smoak car: j. W. smoaf
J. L. Dukes, Bertrain KahnWeilel
and one member of band.
Jennings and Smoak car: P. M
Smoak, and Robert Lide.
wv. C.. Crum car-party not
known.
Chamber Of Commerce car: K.
Fulton Dukes, and A. H. Marchant
j.. A. Salley car-party no
known.
S H. Archer car-party not
known.
C.. W. Cutler and John Whlsen
hunt may join trip with their cars
and parties.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
True Hospitality.

: Whan gentleman in Kentucky
sets out his Gecanter and a glass and
then turns his back on his visitor
while le samples the contents Of the
decant er, it is admitted that gen.
erous hospitality has been extended.
That - all right. but the hospitality
that Crangeburg offers has that beat
all to pieces. 1t offers nothing to
drink, but plenty Of good things to
drink but plenty of good things to
cat aid 8 hearty welcome.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-08
CANDIDATES CARDS.

To the Voters of the City Of Or
angeburg.-I hereby respectfully an
nounce myself a candidate for the
office Of Mayor Of the city Of Orange
burg at the approaching municipal
election, and will appreciate the en-
dcrsement Of my candidacy.
Very truly yours,
W. W. Wannamaker.