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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

ton that she fought two Spanish
torpedo boats and crippled them.
other yachts converted into fourth
class gunboats and under the COM
man dof naval officers did splendid
service. Even a tugboat, the Hud-
son, manned by revenue officers, was
made TO perform heroic service at
Cardenas in dragging off the torpedo
boat on which Lieut.. Bagley lost his
life.
With the development Of steam
yacht came the demand for speed
and the express type was evolved.
This brought out such boats as the
Arrow that was turned out just ten
years ago and which reached the
phenomenal speed of 40 miles an
hour, speed record that yet holds
good for yachts, though torpedo
boats have equalled it.
s The fastest steam yacht of her size
is the Cero, 31-footer built last
fall at Cleveland. She made mile
in 1872, which is a fraction more
than 80 miles an hour.
With motor craft as with sailing
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
MARKET CROP SLOWLY.
The Amount of Cotton Made This
Year Overestimated.

Mr.. W. J. Wingate, of Meigs, Ca,
writes the Atlanta Constitution as
follows:
II don't see the warnings in the
newspapers to the farmers to hold
and market the crop slowly that
commonly see at this season Of the
year. Even the Farmers union peo-
pie are not hating much to say on
this line. I would like very much to
see The Constitution and all other
leading newspapers that are friendly
to the cotton producer, fire some
hot shot in that direction; for no
doubt there is one of the greatest ef-
forts being made to get the present
crop for almost nothing that has
been made in a long time.
The bear crowd will succeed If the
newspapers and farmers don't put
up a long strong, hard fight for the
next sixty days, because, on account
of the early maturing variety'tHt, III
of the early dry spring, cotton matur-
ed an early bottom crop. But the bot
tom crop is practically all that is
made, and this crop will only, be L
twelve million bale crop in spite of
the governments fine condition re-
ports.
Rain has been plentiful since
the latter part Of June, and for the
past thirty days there has been too
much hit sunshine mied with the
rain. Today there are great fields
Of cotton in this section with not a
green leaf on it. If it had only con-
t:nued dry through the growing sea-
season there would have been a fif-
teen million bale crop.
This no doubt, will sound very
foolish to people who don't know
that it takes hard dry year to pro-
duee a heavy crop of cotton. Refer
back to the year 1904, the dryest
year the cotton belt has ever known,
and you will see that we produced
the largest crop in our history.
trust you will vigorously handle this
matter"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
News From Midway.

Midway, August 1Oth---Special:
Mrs. C. W. Hungerpiller and chill
dren, of Augusta, are visiting friends
and relatives here.
Mrs. B. E. Cuttino and Miss Hat
tie Smith spent few days last week
with relatives at Columbia and Sum
ter.
Master Lewis Smith, one Of Cal
houn counties young farmer boys,
has cotton open in his extra.
We had the pleasure of '.ea"ing a
very good address last Sunday by
Prof. ]. C. Guilds, Of Clemson Col
lege at Jerico.
The revival meeting will begin
at Hickory Grove next Sunday and
continue one week.
Mrs. M. II. Jackson and grand.
daughter, Miss Minnie Stroman Wis,
tied relatives at St. Matthews Sun
day and Monday.
Messds. Emmett and George Hun
gerpiller are spending sometime al
Mount Pleasant.
Misses Emma and Maggie Smith
have gone to Silver to spend some
time
1t was quite a treat for us to see
the "Orangeburg Boosters" pass or
Yesterday afternoon.
Little Eoline Olive came yesterday
| to spend sometime with her grand
mother, Mrs. NJ. II. Jackson.
Miss Lula Smith has returned tC
| her home after an extended trip tt
relatives at Holly Hill. Y. Y. q.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

12O horsepower each. This motor
boat has her own lighting and re-
frigerating plant and has a cruising
radius of 1900 miles at 20 miles an
hour.
Yachts of this type are equipped
with everything possible for comfort
and convenience, such as bathrooms
with hot and cold water and sea in
takes, running water in statesrooms,
etc. Indeed on these larger boats
there are all the comforts of a first
class hotel and lucky is he who can
afford to go down to sea in such .
ship.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
.A RzG 1S AaloD SozE

The yachting season Of 1911 is
now in full blast; everyone who
owns a pleasure. craft whether it be
a 16-foot motor boat or 2S0-foot
ocean going steiner, is enjoying the
delights of being on the water. 1t is
the time of tie year when the
year when the yatchman comes in
for his own ant enjoys the sport Of
kings and the X ing of sports.
During the p.s few years, owing
to the perfection, of the gasoline mo-
tor, the sport o. yachting has grown
by leaps and bounds. There are in
the United Stat IS nearly 600 yacht
and motor boat clubs, with an aver
age membership of close to 200.
There is vile range in types and
sizes, ranging rom the big, grace
full, square rigg sed Aloha, owned by
Commodore Jar>es, of the New York
Yacht Club, AM magnificent steam
craft as large IS the biggest coast
Ing steamers t. 16-foot motor run
abouts. The sailing fleet, sloops,
schooners and yawls, number hun
dreds, while tt ere are innumerable
craft of other r 60, such as cats, ket-
ches, canoes, et;.
Yatchs Of tollay may be divided
into general cl sses, such as steam,
motor auxiliary and sail, but in the
latter class the re- is gradual fall
ing off, the insulation of motors con-
verting them il to the class above.
Interest in ratching has always
been in races, aside from the inter-
national events, and ocean racing
has always been popular. The an
uual events from New York to 9er-
muda for craft of less than 60 feet
water line are notable: The annual
race from California to Honolulu,
1882 miles, is of much interest to
the Pacific vac atsmen.
The intern tional contests be-
tween the United States and Canada,
sailed on the Great Lakes have done
their share IN the development of
the small yacht, while the Sender
class events between this country
Germany, and Spain have been en-
tertaining and productive of good
fellowship, to say the least. Every
yacht club no. ds at least one re2at-
ia each year.
The history Of steam watching in
this country dtes back only to 1881
when the Colonel John Stevens was
built at Philadelphia by Capt r. F.
Loper. She was 92 feet long; but
1. was the paddle wheeler, Firefly,
that was built in 1854 that had the
honor of being the first steam craft
to be properl5 classed as one OF
fleet belongin:; to a recognized yatch
club.
Following he Civic War the ad-
vance in stea n yachting was quick
and there wee built crafts like w.
K. Vanderbill's Valiant that is 332
feet lo.g ant registers 1928 tons.
Today there are fifty or more yachts
of this type, all of them capable CT
making cruise around the world. In
deed, most of them have.
A notable steam yacht Is the To-
landa, showl on this page. This
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

course of the New York tc Bermuda
race, the Philadelphia yachtsmen last
year held a race to Bermuda and
return. The outward race was won
by the 60 footer, Berney1 ;. and the
6O-footer, Caliph, won the race
home.
Motor boats are not o2ly taking
the place of sailing craft, but they
are displacing steam yachts. They
have not only the advantages Of al
ways being ready, but the have the
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
CLEVER WITH FINGERS.
Mail Clerk Could Tell What Letters
Contained Money.

Postoffice inspectors say over 1000
letters, containing small sums of
money, have been taken from the
mails by Franklin B. Scott, negro,
night distributor at the post Of
flee in Cleveland, o. Scott had six
unopened letters in his pocket when
arrested, the officials say.
Scott was able to pick out letters
containing currency with astonish-
ing accuracy. His finger tips were
abnormally sensitive and he had
trimmed his nails so that the nerves
were nearly exposed. 1t was his
slender, tapering fingers that led In
spectors to suspect Scott.
He pleaded guilty before United
States Commissioner Walther and
was held on $4,000 bond. Scott is
80 years old and has been in the pos
tai service four years. He has wife
and an eight-year old son.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
II @10zo
A0E5e 60Rh

speed and endurance as we'll as the
comfort. The express steamer is re-
placed by the express motor boat
that can make II to 20 miles an
hour
In size the motor boats are grow
ing. Steel is entering into the con-
struction of their hulls. There, are
number of these crafts Of 80 feet,
while there are two 125 feet long.
One of these is of 1000 tons register
and is driven by three motors Of
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

is that you can always find what
you want while out shopping. Now
is the time for you to fix up your
boy or girl for college.
We can show you full line Of
what you-will need for them.
Now, you will need sheets,
spreads, pillow cases, blankets.
towels and comforts. We can
show you full line. All we ask
is that you come in and inspect this
line before you buy.
We can sell you the best CAM
bric and bleach now at a very low
price.
ustreceived a new lot Of waist
ing and shifting for school wear.
Special lot Of linen towels. Ask
to see them.
Iwant to tell YOU about nv Lad
les Suit Department. lhave receiv-
ed big shipment Of new fall suits
that are the newest and most sty-
lish shown in the market. | have
enlarged this department very
much and can show you a full line
of suits and skirts.
If you will see this line am
sure that you will be well pleased.
New ones are coming in every day.
MIR. Moseley IS now IN the
Northern markets and is sending
new goods every day. We are
always glad to show you when
you come In.
Will be glad to send you sam
pies in every line. Write for them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

Vacant Scholarships in The Citadel,
The Military College Of South
Carolina, Charleston, S. G.
Two (2) Vacancies in the Beneic-
iary Scholarships in the Citadel from
Orangeburg County will be filled by
competitive examinations on August
11th, 1911.
For full information concerning
these scholarships address The Super
intendent, at The Citadel, Charleston,
C.
Next session begins September
20th, 1911.
The Citadel offers coures In Civil
Engineering, English, Chemistry and
Physics. Degrees Of B. S. and c. e.
conferred.
1t is designed by the War Depart
ment as one Of the distinguished mil>
itary institutions, one Of whose grad
yates receives commission in the U.
Is. Army. 7-4-4t.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
Rranchville'S First Bale.

THE first bale of new cotton was
sold at Branchville Tuesday by Pri-
mus Martin, colored farmer, on the
place of Mrs. J. B. Henderson, about
three miles from town. The bale was
bought by Mr.. J. B Henderson for
- cents, and will grade strict mid
ding. Several bales are expected in
this week. This is the earliest that
a bale af new cotton has been on the
market at Branchville for years.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
Fatal Thunder Bolt.

a dispatch from Rogersville, Tenn,
says Thomas Kyle and Miss Venable
were instantly killed and eight other
persons seriously injured during an
electrical storm in Hawkins county,
while attending a picnic Of the Mod
ern Woodmen at Strahi, Tenn. The
picnickers took refuge In a church
and the lightning struck this build
ing.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
LIST OF LETTERS.
Those Remaining Unclaimed In the

Orangeburg Post Office.
The following are the list Of letters
remaining unclaimed in the Orange
burg Post Office for the week ending
August Is, 191y. Persons calling for
same will please say that they are
advertised" A. D. Webster, P. NJ.
Henry Carter.
It. H. Delaney.
J. E. Fairer
Charlotte Franklin.
Mrs. William Frederick.
Caleb Glover.
Mrs. Ly Goodwin.
John Grooves, (2).
R. NJ. Hawkins
Rena Kennerly.
Charlie Kennerly.
Ana Lowman.
Willie Matha.
Rosalee Scott.
Rosa Sistrunk.
B. w. Williams.
Mrs M A. Wilson.
Mrs. Kate Wilson.
Zoe Zeigler.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
Second Bale Sold.

Mr.. John Cart, local cotton broker,
bought the second bale of cotton yes
terday from George Murph, a colored
farmer of the Limestone section. 1t
was 500 pounds even, stict middling,
at 11.30.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
MEETING ENJOYED
OPEN AIR SERVICE SUNDAY
NIGHT HAS EFFECT.
Many Prominent Citizens Thank Com
nittee For the Splendid Occasion

Nlduy TFOIulucuC ClClItuS i Iduh SoLu.
nnttee For the Splendid Occasion
it Turned Out To BE.
The following cards will explain
themselves and needs no introduce
tion. An account of the open air
song service has already been pub
lished, and the card Immediately fol-
lowing is an appreciation addressed
to the committee in charge by a
number of people of this city. Fol-
lowing that, the committees re-
sponse.
Aug. IA, 1911.
Col. Mortimer Glover, Chairman,
Orangeburg, IS. c.
Dear Sir:----The undersigned in
the name of the good people of this
city thank you, and your excellent
committee, for the unique and splen-
did outdoor religious service afford
ed all our citizens on Sunday even
ing, Aug. 13, 1911. We voice the
universal sentiments of the people
present on that occasion, when We
say that every moment of the time
was enjoyed.
We venture to say that no larger
crowd of the citizens Of Orange-
burn was ever present on one occa-
sion as were present on the Court
House Square last evening. We
would thank you for your pertinent
remarks, Rev. Geo. E. Davis, for his
timely and excellent sermon, Rev. j.
L. McLees and Rev. B. M. Foreman
for their part in the service. Mrs.
Gilbert and Miss McMichael' delight
ed our people with their solos
Everybody knows that the Orange
burg Military Band is the pride and
delight of Orangeburg. And again
these competent and excellent men
have the thanks of grateful public
| for their inspiring music.
Now let US make a refuest. Do
repeat these services every Sunday
evening that the weather will per-
nit, till the evenings become too
cool. We believe that you will have
the gratitude of all our people from
the oldest to the youngest children.
And in OUT humble opinion you will
be doing Gods service and helping
your fellow man.
With respnct, we are your fellow
citizens: 1. w. Bowman, w. W.
Crum, S. H. Archer, NJ. N. Lang
ston, p. G.. Josey, A. D. Fair, Mrs.
M. L. c. Glover, Mrs. B. J. Mixson,
|C. w. Prescott, w. M. Sain, jas.
P. Doyle, John Durr, A. c. Dukes,
W. R. Bryant, T. b. Fersner, c.
II. Williamson, Chas. F. Huchet,
John Wannamaker, John Schacte,
I. L. Reeves, Mrs. I. L. Reeves,
B. F. Muckenfuss, Chas. Copes, J.
A. Craig, G. l.. Salley, c. A. Rem
neker, R. H. Jennings, ]. x. Weeks,
y j. Cuthbert Shecut, Miss M. A. But
ler, Miss Florence NJ. Shuler, A. D..
Webster, B. H. Moss, Robert Lide, J..
NJ Hughes, C. P. Brunson, F. A. La
throp, H. Spahr, Simon B. Rich, J. S.
! Bowman, Andrew G. Dibble.
Orangeburk, S C. Aug. 16.
To Messrs. J. w. Bowman and 9TH
ers:
We appreciate the sentiment ex-
,,occod I, ,-our oop, n ;oo tiop Th a
service was for the glory OF Our Faith
er and the good of the citizens, and
was held with the approval Of the
ministers of the city. We shall glad
ly refer your communication and re-
quest to the Ministerial Union for
such action as it may deem proper.
Mortimer Glover,
Chairman, for the committee.
|
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
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 Harris
Dixson. For sale at Sims Book Store.
seeepIng.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
Company III" Attention.

Attend meeting Of company Sat-
urday, August 10, at four p. m. OBJ
ject of meeting is to arrange for tar
get practice. BY order J. H. Claffy,
Capt, D. C. Hayden, 1st Sergt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
Have You Seen Everything

worth seeing in the world? If not,
b. glad that there is so much to
live for, and read "Gloria," by e.
Frederic Turner. Formerly publish
ed at $3.50; now FIFTY CENTS, at
Sims Book Store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
An Anonymous Sensation.

An unforgettable romance TINT
first startled, then fascinated, the
fiction-reading world. You can't af-
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, 1911-08-17

Get the J. M. batteries at L. e.
Riley'e and You get the best.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

I The merc aants Of Orangeburg will
be glad to zee you In their city.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

The Times and Democrat has the
largest circulation Of any county pa,
per in the state.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17

Five or SIX doses 1865" will cure
any case Of Chills and Fever. Price
twenty-five Gents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-17
The Advantage You Have
in Trading i'm lily
Store.

is that you can always find what
you want while out shopping. Now
is the time for you to fix up your
boy or girl for college.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-09-15
NIP PLOT TO ESCAPE.
Would Have Freed White Man Charged
With Murder.

misunderstanding to report from
Rankin penitentiary farm, plot has
been nipped in the bud which, had it run
it's destined course, would in all prob
ability have meant the escape of w. A.
Sorsby, white, held there for the muir
der of Charles Fitzgerald, postoffice in
spector at the Clinton depot, nearly three
years ago. Through trusty convict at
Rankin by name of Stockman, the Off
Gals there were apprised of what pur-
ported to be a well laid plot to procure
the freedom of Sorsby without warrant
of law. 1t seems another convict, one
Clark, also trusty guard, as reported,
had been prevailed upon to permit
Sorsby to pass the guard unmolested.
After passing the line he was to make
his way to a nearby cabin, where he
would find pistol and, armed with that,
was to make his way to the high road,
1T a certain point on which there was
to be an automobile in waiting, in which
has was to make his escape.
1t appears Clark took Stockman into
his confidence, which the authorities be-
lieve was eventually worked up by
friends of Sorsby on the outside, and
the latter realizing the possibilities of
just such a scheme, communicated it to
the authorities.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-09-15
Before ironing PIaits.

Many sheer dresses OF this season
nave inset panels of plated goods.
plated at the top and stitched yoke
depth. with the lower half falling In
straight, unstitched plaits. This looks
very pretty and dressy. but those
plaits will be very dimcult to iron un-
less they are nrst bapted In at the hem
and caught down at intervals all The
way up the plat before the dress 10
Numbered. Unless you do this tho
plaits will be stretched out OF all sem
blancs to their original shape and will
never be ironed tho same way twice.
After being ironed. and when perfect
ly dry. pull the hastings out carefully.
Collars and cuffs. or anything else
that IL p4aited and TO be Numbered.
should be treated In the same way.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-09-15
COTTON BETTER IN DELTA.
Estimates Were for Ten Per Cent In
crease Over Last Year Until
Army Worm Appeared.

Greenwood.-It is evident to even the
most casual observer that the cotton
crop in the lower delta is in better con-
dition than in the upper part. Appar-
emily the soil, particularly that about
Greenwood, is better drained. Perhaps,
too, there has been less rain. Certainly
at this time the fields are much drier.
In trip out from Greenwood it was
easy to see that the plant has suffered
less from soaking rains than about
Clarksdale. The ground was compare
lively dry and if few more bolls had
been open pickers could have been at
work. 1t is thought that picking will
be general within a week or ten days,
provided the weather is open and no rain
begin to open very rapidly, for most of
them are already mature.
The crop altogether is good to excel
lent, very few poor fields being seen in
this section, and barring boil weevils,
which are very active lower down, the
same is true all the way to the south
ern terminus of the delta, and for some
distance north also the crops are good.
Until the worms came a popular esti-
mate for the crop was 10 per cent better
than last year. This is being moaified.
because everybody is very much afraid
of the worms. They are everywhere, on
the trains and in the hotel Hobbies it is
scarcely possible to pass fifteen minutes
without hearing some comment on them.
1t seems quite likely that the general
alarm is more serious than the actual
worm damage. In all the fields visited
save three or four the worms are ut work
in the top of the plant, on the younger
and tenderer growth. They are eating
very rapidly. The toughest parts are
being neglected. The brood of worms will
soon pass, and it will be two or three
weelrs before another anneara
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-09-15
Enoiish Delight.

Put through the meat chopper ono
and one-half pounds OF beef Season
with salt. pepper and butter. Place
In the form OF loaf in a baking pan.
Over II spread the following dressing:
Bread crumbs seasoned with salt. pep
per. sage, butter and mixed soft with
warm water or meat stock. Spread
an inch or two thick over the meat
and dot with butter. In one end OF
pan place onions which have previous
ly been boiled and seasoned. Bake
half hour, or until dressing is Drowned
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-09-15
70 KEEP sAUsAGEs FRESH
They Should BE Cooked, Put In Jars
and Covered With Hot Drip
ping or Lard.

To insure the keeping of sausages
made In quantity for use through tho
summer months. II IL usual to resort
to smoking them i'm the manner Of
hams and bacon. In lieu OF this meth
cd. however. cook them In any desir
able way until nearly done. all them
into glass Jars. wide-mouthed stone
Jars or tin lard pals. packing them
quite closely. then cover them with
hot dripping. lard. or any good
grease. filling all interstices. and leav-
ing at least an inch OF clear dripping
to cover the top. II the cans will seal
perfectly seal them the same as you
would any kind of canned or pre-
served fruit. II tin lard pals are
used all level with the dripping. FIX
the cover closely and as an extra pre-
caution paste a strip Of white paper
around the edge of the cover. The
sausages will keep thus for any length
Of time.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-09-15
STOPS A CHURCH RAFF1
comstoek Throws = New York SUI
mer Resort Into = Ferment
by His Action.

Hobart. N. Y.-Anthony Comsto&-
Of New York City, who is spenl
ing his vacation at Stamford, q WED
ern Caskill mountain resort, 81.
thrown the natives and summer "
ttors there into a ferment becauh
Of his action in stopping the raf
of an automobile to help the finland
of church. Several summer visitd
conceived a plan to raise money =
the church by rafting an automobD
and tickets sold readily at 81 each.
More than 500 tickets had been ID
when Comstock heard of the scheI
and told the managers they must &C
the rattle or They protested vigos
ously, but Comstock was obduraA
and intimated that prosecution unde1
the anti-gambling law would follow
an attempt to hold the rattle. Nov
the managers are busy redeeming thu
tickets.