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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
COPE HAPPENINGS.
Farmer Unionists Hold Good Meet
ing on Saturday.

Core, March 27th-Special: Cope
Local, No. 400, of the Farmers Un-
ion held a meeting on Saturday af-
ternoon. Capt. J. H. Claffy, of
Orangeburg, was with us ON this oc-
casion, and it was understood that
Mr.. B. F. Keller, of st. Matthews,
was to be present and give the mem
bers a talk in the interest of the
Union, but as Mr.. Keller was In at
tendance of the State Teachers Con-
vention at Columbia, he will no doubt
make another date with the Union.
Messrs. John H. and S. B. Cope
Joined the Union on Saturday, and
they will be quite an addition to the
same, as they are both progressive
and up-to-date farmers.
Misses Louie Tatum, Irene Rumph
and - Smith, teachers in the Cope
School, have all returned from tne
Convention in Columbia, and report
having had a very profitable, and
enjoyable time.
The farmers are rejoicing over the
fine rains that have fallen during the
past two nights and day. 1t was sure
needed and will do much good to
the oat crops and gardens.
There was no Sunday school on
yesterday afternoon, on account Of
the bad weather.
Mr.. W. o. Tatum, who has been
home for a day or two. returns to
Wofford College this afternoon.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
sen. TILLMAN GOES A-SHCPPING
In Augusta With His Wife and
Daughter.-Was Cheerful.

Augusta Chronicle.
Senator B. R. Tillman was in Au-
gusta yesterday in company with his
wife and daughter. When seen by a
representative of The Chronicle, the
senator was engaged in the delight
full task Of assisting the ladies in
their shopping. He entered into the
spirit of the business and talked OF
window curtains and shades, discuss
ing the relative advantages of two
single widths or one extra wide shade
for the parlor windows.
Speaking to representative Of
The Chronicle, he said that he was
in Augusta solely for the purpose of
doing little shopping with his fam
lily. He did not talk politics at all,
and seemed to be more concerned
over his condition than anything else.
When told that he was looking
well, better than was expected Of him
after the newspaper reports Of his
weakness and inability to attend to
business, he said:
my appearance misleads every
one. ! look we'll and ! tell people
l am well, but l find when l try to
do the things that l formerly did,
and wish to now, that am weak,
and nor able to do much"
The senator walked down Broad
street, stopping now and then TO
shake hands with old friends, and
saying something that caused peal
of laughter as he left.
Dressed in blue suit, with a new
straw hat and leaning on heavy
black cane, which he carried in his
left hand, and tottering now and then
as he struck an uneven place in the
sidewalk, or when stepping from
the curb to cross the street, he
looked but a faint semblance of the
old war horse in his prime.
He was cheerful and chatty, and
ate a good lunch at the Genesta ho-
tel before starting on his shopping
tour.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
"POLLY OF THE CIRCUS"
Noted Attraction at The Academy OF
Music, April 5.

MUSIC, April D.
Telling, as it does, the story Of
the odd romance Of a pretty little
circus rider and a village pastor In
Middle West, Polly of the Circus"
which will be presented at the Acad-
emy of Music, Wednesday, April 5, is
drama as original as it is refresh
ing, and is one of those rare plays
that appeal to the gallery god"
with the same force as to the occu
pants Of orchestra chairs. Since this
play was first produced, hundreds Of
thousands of persons have been nov
ed from laughter to tears and to
sheer joy in following fortunes of the
wistful girl, from which comes the
title Polly of the Circus" and her
ministerial admirer. The reproduce
ton of circus in full swing In the
third act is one Of the greatest OF
stage realism. Dainty Miss Ida st.
Leon will be seen in the title role.
The personnel Of the supporting cast
is an apparent assurance of finish
ed and artistic portrayal of the other
characters. The scenic production
Is remarkable for one of such admit
tedly unusual skill in such matters
as Frederic Thompson. The thira
act setting, where an actual sawdust
ring performances with all the incl
dents and accessories is shown, Is
especially notable.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
BLEASE HAS MYSTERY.
Which He Gives Out Word at Time
Only to the Press.

"If you should print these letters
that 1 receive you could sell every
paper printed tomorrow for 25 cents
apiece. II the attorney general
Fraser Lyon, knew you we're going to
print these letters he would give 81
apiece for the papers rather than
have them go out.
This statement was made Satur-
day by Governor Blease when asked
if he had any more "grains Of sand
on the dispensary situation.
He said that he would announce
some more of his letters in a few
days, and that they would he revela-
tions to the people of South Carolina.
Governor Blease was asked If he
had anything against Attorney Cen
eral Lyon in connection with his side
of the dispensary situation. He made
no answer, but said that lie would
announce something in a few days.
He opened one of the letters to
give several a peep in. The letter
shown bore the wording of Andersen,
Fielder, Rountree & Wilson, OF At
lanta.
He showed the address or at least,
half of it. This was miss Jeanette" "
He held his finger on the name Of the
person.
Governor Blease has practically ad-
mitted that he will not sign the
measure providing for an investiga-
ton of the old dispensary winding
up commission. He said several days
ago, that he was making an examina-
ton, and that committee would not
be needed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
WE'RE GRANTED BAIL.
Judge Copes Releases Young Men
Charged With Arson,

Before Judge Robert E. Copes, at
Chambers in this City Saturday af-
terncon, ]. F. Leysath, Howe Ley
saith and r. L. Poole, charged with
arson, were admitted to bail In the
sum of $4,000 each, after arguments
for the defence and the solicitor for
the State. Bonds were promptly exc
cuted and the defendants discharged.
The charge against these men are
the outcome OF the burning OF sew
eral store, buildings. belonging TO
Mrs. Lydia Harley, in the town OF
North, this county, on the night of
March IA. TIE defendants are all
prominent youlg business men OF
North, and one was conducting a bus
mess In one os the buildings burned
at the time OF the fire. They were
lodged in Jail here the day after the
fire and remained until released on
bond Saturday afternoon.
Some of tne testimony against
these young MEN is said to be OF the
most fllmsy character, and won't
stand when thoroughly investigated.
One or two OF the witnesses testified
before the Insurance commissioner
that they had been offered money to
leave North and not testify in the
case By. prominent men. AS soon as
these men heard Of the testimony
they got these witnesses and carried
them before the commissioner and
denounced their testimony as tissue
Of lies. Torttsis the witness. = made
no reply.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY
OUR REPORTERS.
What Is Happening Here and There.
Local Items of Personal Interest to

What Is Happening Here and There.
Local Items of Personal Interest to
Our Readers.
The Times and Democrat tries to
publish all the news, regardless OF
whether it likes it or not.
The Young Americas ought to gel
an automobile fire apparatus. They
are the cheapest in the end.
1t Is said the mayoralty bee is
.buzzing in a good many bonnets, but
who will be the lucky man is hard to
say.
The rain was greatly needed, and
We are thankful that it came. 1t seems
to have been pretty general all over
the county.
Editor r. F. Freeman, Of the Pee
Dee Advocate, published at BENEFITS
ville, was in the city on Saturday. II
is needless to say he was pleased
with Orangebprg.
The chances are that we will now
have plenty Of rain before 1t stops.
Tile ground is very dry and can abb
sorb a quantity Of water before it Is
filled with moisture.
The war between Gov. Blease and
Col. Fielder goes merrily on. Who
will get the best of it is hard to say.
We publish the last returns from the
firing line on the first page Of this is
sue.
Messrs. Hugo and Henry Sims and
Hubert Josey have returned to their
studies at Wofford College, after be-
ing home two weeks on account OF
the smallpox breaking out IN their
rooming house.
In a forty-fve day contest, which
closed recently, farmers of the Way
cross. Ca, section Killed over eleven
thousand larks, because, as they put
it, they are enemies Of corn. These
farmers are badly mistaken, and
killed friends and not enemies, when
fhey killed these larks.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
A Pleasant Outing.

Last Friday afternoon Miss Lillian
Lancaster, teacher of the Canaan
school, near Cope. took her pupils for
a violet stroll. They walked fo, sew
eral miles, going to Canaan Bridge
On the Edisto river. After lettering
about the river and merri!y playin
GA it's green banks for about two
hours, they started on their home
ward journey, after gathering many
pretty flowers. They regretted there
were no boatman in the crowd to take
them boat-riding. Bonnie.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Should Provide Letter Boxes.

The Postofflce Department are urg-
ing all residents of towns where mail
is delivered by carrier to provide let
ter boxes which will facilitate and
expedite the work of the carriers. 1t
has been shown by actual expert
ence that the benefits derived by pa
irons of city delivery from the use of
such receptacle far outweigh the
small expense involved.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Adjutant Selects Officers to Attend
ManOeuyrcS.

Upon advices from the war depart
ment, at Washington, four officers Of
the National Guard OF South Caro-
lima will be sent by the Adjutant
General to San Antonio, Texas, to
take part in the manoeuvres at that
point, being conducted by the army
of the United States. The four Off
GERS will leave April S, and others
may be sent April Is.
The four officers selected to 60
are:
R. Boyd Cole, major, Sd regiment,
Barnwell.
H. A. Simms, captain, I'd regiment,
Sumter.
George C. Warren, captain, I'd reg
iment, Sumter.
Isadore Schayer, captain, medical
corps, Laurens.
Adjt. Gen. Moore had furnished
the war department with the names
Of seventy-five officers Of the Nation
al Guard of this State, who could at
tend the work Of the army at this
time.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28

P. S. No. al think ant. Pelee'
can with safety cease to erupt, as l
feel sure that his "governor-attor-
ney," erstwhile "senator-attorney,'
will keep the contract made with him
to pardon his brother-in-law, Wash
Hunter, and himself, If Fraser Lyon
should convict him. His recent per-
forInances no doubt have had the ef-
feet of healing the breach between
him. and his "governor-attorney,'
which has existed for many months,
and which resulted from information
considered satisfactory by his "gov-
ernor-attorney" that he had been
telling things" to the ATLANTA law
yer" and Fraser Lyon" on the "sena-
now "governor-attor-
ney" and the balance of the gang.
T. B. F.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Rain Has Come at Last.

After many weeks Of dry weather,
rain came on last Saturday night, and
Fell in gentle showers all day Sunday.
Monday several showers fell. and the
indications now are that there will be
plenty of moisture before the RAIN
ceases. This is good, as it was much
needed, and the chances of having too
much moisture is remote. This rain
will bring up the corn and give it
good start.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Same Program That Was Prepared
for Last Meeting.

The teachers association will meet
at C)rangeburg in the court house on
April 1st, at II o'clock a. m. The
sane program that was prepared for
the last meeting will be carried out
as follows:
Profs. Peterson and Livingston on
Punishment in Schools
T'rofs. Rast and Koon on "Will
the Educational System Of South Car
olira Become Top-heavy." &
Hiss Minnie Waltze on "An Ideal
Teslcher." .
:rhe banquet will be at two o'clock.
The place will be made. know at the
teachers meeting. Prof. w. L. Notes
will be at the Superintendent's Of
Ace to deliver tickets for the banquet.
Those who desire to attend should
write TO Prof. w. L. Notes at JAM
ison by Thursday.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Cope Dots.

The Canaan school will close next
Friday, March 31st, very much to the
regret of the children.
Mr. ard Mrs. Jerry Smoak from
Bamberg is spending some time with
his mother.
Miss Bssrta Bonnette and Mrs. B..
w. Hughes and little daughter Clio,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Nettles
near Branchyille.
Mrs. Orrie Mcmillan is visiting at
the home of her father, Mr.. w. NJ.
Murphy.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
EXPLOSION NEAR AUGUSTA.
Two Men Killed and Two Others Are
Badly Hurt.

A boiler explosion at O'Clock Fri.
day morning caused the death Of two
negroes and ser. ,rsly injured two
white men.
The Southern railway Is placing u
draw in it's tressie ever the Savannah
river here, and while the night force
was working the boiler exploded be-
cause of the water Icing too low in
1t.
Harry Trapp, colored, was blown
into fragments; Press Sor'crs was
also killed but his body has not yet
been recovered. and D. C. Wike, q
white man. and w. A. Vowel, Of
Columbia, S. G., superintendent Of
constructions, also white, were in
jured.
The boiler was blown 200 feet from
the trestle and landed in the middle
Of the river.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
GHOSTS In HOUSE
HOME OF A CoLORED MAN AT
IsEMINI is HAUNTED.
Sticks and Clay Thrown INTO BsSild-
ing ly Wierd Visitor Who Can Not
be Seen or Heard.

be Seen or Heard.
Some strange doings seems to be
taking place at the house OF Paui
Williams, colored man who lives
at Reraini, just on the other side OF
the Sante River from Lone Star, and
much excitement is being created by
an unknown cause. On the evening
OF February % about 9 O'Clock Will
llams became alarmed by the con-
tinual falling of clay and sticks into
his house.
At tirst he thought that some OF
his npighbors were merely teasing
him and concluded that they would
soon become weary and cease, but
this was not true. The clay and sticks
continued to come into the house
through the chimney and from every
imaginable direction. 4 a&
williams made a close search, but
he coald not find the thrower. He
became intensely frightened and
ummoned few OF his nearest
neigh bors, who assisted him in max
a closer search, but nothing could
be seen. They tried firing guns,
but the more rapid the guns were fir
ed the more rapid came the clay
and sticks. s%z
The more intelligent class OF peo-
ple, both white and colored, who do
not believe in ghosts, have been go
ing to this place witnessing the dis
surbsnce and coming away agreeing
with the superstitions that the house
is being visited by ghosts. This
has been going on every night since
the above date. 1t begins at dusk
and lasts until dawn.
Williams father died about four
months ago at the age Of 100 and
the suspicion is that he is the throw
er or the sticks and Jumps Of clay,
who pays his nightly visits, giving
spectators an exciting entertain
ment. That is what the more SUI
perstitious colored people claim, but
q large number of those who have
seen the manifestation have no idea
what causes it.
Such manifestations have been
known, in other parts Of the State,
but mo one knows what causes them.
What ever it may be, the supersti-
tiouH are thoroughly worked up over
the quaint happenings at Remini,
and no one seems to be able to as
sign a plausible reason for them.
Parties make up and visit the Will
liams home to see tne strange phe-
noner.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Bride of Three Days.

Mrs. w. D. Fletcher, one Of the vic
tins of the wreck near Ocilla, Ga,
Saturday, was bride of three days.
Her husband left Tampa ten days ago
for Chicago to wed her. No one at
Tampa knew of. his mission until
telegram was received that he had
married.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Pardoned BY the Governor.

Gov. Blease paroled during good
behavior, on condition that he leave
the State and never return, and that
he report to Isaac E. Smith, of Hobo
ken, n, J., who has enclosed money
for his passage, W. L. Fleming, SEN
fenced az Orangeburg in the spring
of 1907 to seven years at hard labor
for assault and battery with intent to
kill.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Contributes to Corn Club.

The Bank of North has contributed
ten dollars in gold to be given to the
boy in Elizabeth Township who
makes the greatest yield Of corn, said
boy to be a member of the Boys Corn
Club, and must follow regulation of
same. Other contributions have been
pledged and will be made public later.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
4 Baby Rules q Mining Camp.

The baby was found by one Of the
mem bers Of the camp, and formally
adopted by all. If you want good
laugh read how this mite OF humani-
ty ruled it's elders in "Bruvrer JiT! S
Baby" by P. v. Mighels, at Sins
Book Store. Now fifty cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
DeKoven Male Quartette.

Tuesday evening The DeKoven
Male Quartette will give perform
ance at the Academy of Music. An
evening of music and pleasure may be
looked forward to. The prices suit
everybody-25. a5, so and 1880
everybody come.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
Warfield in "The Music Master"

Could make the story more vivid,
but you can have the old Music Mas
ter's humor in your own home, in the
form of an exquisitely illustrated
book, for fifty cents at Sims Book
Store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28

P. S. No. 81 take it for granted
that his iraudulency" has not ap-
proved the joint resolution passed by
the last general assembly, which he
demanded should he passed.
T. B. F.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28

P. 81 note that the celebrated
"gun-play artist the mt. Pelee" of
Newberry, is in eruption-that the
seismic shocks are unusually violent
and the lava which he belches forth
threatens destruction Of everybody,
excep: his attorney "of the State at
large" take it that for the present
at least, I will be excused from TAX
ing further notice Of his "frothings
and foamings," my excuse for doing
so being that car not afford to
abandon my chase Of the "big hy-
ena" to pursue very small mouse.
l will say, however, that the conduct
at this time of this grim-visaged "fe,
70, fl, fun, I smell the blood Of an
Englishman," Is in striking contract
with that displayed by him on the oc-
casions of his numerous visits to me
during the past four years at the Co.
lonia and Jerome hotels (my apart
ments in the city Of Columbia) and
my Office in the city of Atlanta. On
the occasion of each visit 1 arranged
to have reliable witnesses hard by"
to hear all that was said, and
enough was said, Ito be sure" II
my recollection serves me right the
name of his general counsel" for
merly of Newberry, now Of the State
at large, to whom he honored me
by an introduction at the Caldwell
hotel in Columbia in 1903; I think
this is the name of the building, sit
uated just opposite the Columbia ho-
tel in the city of Columbia) was
mentioned by him on these occasions
more than once. wonder II he
and his general counsel remember
this meeting in Columbia and what
was said on that occasion; If so, they
may find in it another grain of
sand" from their mountain.
T. B. F.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-03-28
HOT Time FOR BLAESE
so SAYS THOS. B. FIELDER IN LET
TER TO 1.-THE STATE
on the Light" and Hopes
to Give "His Fraudulency" an En-
tertainment Worthy of Mention.

To the Editor of The State:
I desire through your columns to
acknowledge receipt Of numerous let
ters, kilograms, lettergrams and teie-
phone messages, couched in the most
commendatory and laudatory terms
anent the Blease controversy, which
have come to me during the past "a
hours from hundreds Of citizens
throughout the State CT South Caro-
lima. When these messages began
to come, naturally my first impulse
was to make separate answer to
each, but to do so would require a
large increase in an already expen-
sive stenographic force, more time
than have personally to spare from
other duties, besides a large outlay
for postage stamps.
In my pursuit of "his fraudulency'
and his clients, the colossal fee CD
received by me from the State Of
South Carolina has suffered great
diminution, and with the prospect Of
having to use more Of it in my ef-
forts to scourge from the "high
places of your State those who dis
grace them, must husband my re-
sources and content myself with ten
dering to those citizens Of your State
who commend me in my course in
the premises my grateful acknoWledg-
meats through the columns Of your
paper. From tie deluge of comm un-
ications pouring in upon me with
every mail delivery, and through 9TH
er channels above mentioned, am
constrained to think that Blease Sc
cured his election to the govern Dr.
ship through public neglect of a sa-
cred private duty, to wit: The en-
ercise of the elective franchises.
Many of those who have been kind
enough to communicate with me are
urging me to use greater activity in
turning on the light. beg to
assure them that when I have fin
ished that the place described in Holy
Writ which has been set apart as the
eternal abiding place for sinners will
be very summer resort in compari-
son with the warm time" that 1
shall give "his fraudulency' and his
allies. I hope to find time to prepare
another set OF interrogatories for him
at an early date. When they are
ready, I shall perfect service" upon
him through the columns of your pa
per. Thomas 8. Fielder.
Atlanta, Ca, Mch. "a, 1911.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-08-25
San Juan, P. r., Agosto 1911.
Cielo de verano

Con este tltulo no pretendo signifi-
car que haya an cielo de verano y otro
cielo de inyierno. No hay mas que uno
! que NADIA tiene que ver con las esta-
clones de la TERRA. Lo que quiero indi-
car con Ell presente titulo es que existe
una temporada terrestre, la de verano,
en- que ell cielo sc mnestra q nosotros
en- las mejores condolences de comodi-
dad para su observation y admiration.
Y la comodidad no es nunca un factor
despreciable.
Ademas, en- todos los actos 8 ejer-
cicios. hay que distinguir el profesio-
nal, el que Sc dedica por complete a
un estudio, del afcionado que, en- ge-
neral, solo da una ojeada rapida a
un asunto. Ell afcionado (dentro de
cuya palabra existen muchas grada-
ciones), exige, ante todo, comodidad,
y por este ell cielo de verano es Ell mas
apropiado para ell que guste dedicar
unos mOment0s su esplrltu a las con
templaciones celestes. :.
No Sc tiene. idea, por 10 mismo, de
las incomodidades y decepciones que
sllfre ell astronomo professional cuando
siente'' su ciel1cla. Posiciones vio-
lentas, corriente de aires slaciales,
largas observaciones q eXposiciones
fotografcas, que resultan muchas We
ces cient1fcamente infructuosas. nu-
bes que cubren ell cielo en- Ell momento
culminante de una observation teles-
c6pica- 8 de una fotograffa; y uego
sigue La segunda parte, es decir, re-
dncciones y calculos de las observa-
clones hechas, que no es POGO sacrif-
clio 10 que signifca Pero estas penas y