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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
Progress of Democracy.

1t was fitting that the United States
should be the first of the powers to
recognize the Portu,, ese republic. AS
a nation in which the theory of repre-
sentative government and popular
sovereignty has been worked out more
satisfactory than in any other coun-
try there is naturally deep, sympa-
thy with another nation starting out
to pursue the same lines. The delay
in recognizing the new government in
Portugal was not urusual for it need
ed time to prove that the military
revolution of last October reflected
the will of the people. During the sue
ceeding months many needed reforms
have been inaugurated and formida-
Bile obstacles overcome, and there is
now good prospect that Portugal will
continue to dispense with the house
Of Braganza. OF course, the way
will Re rough at times, for many hard
problems will have to be met. But
the action Of the United States, fol-
lowed. as it is sure to be, by similar
action by all other nations, means for
the newest of republics considerable
moral support.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

suggest the development of distinct
ly Canadian language to the extent
of having distinct PRONUNCIATION, ac-
cent, and other features. Even If the
project were reasonable, which it is
not, it is not feasible. In olden times
when travelling was as rare as 1t now
IS common, and when, as in England
many people never left the parish IN
which they were born, and to 60 into
another county was regarded as quite
an event among the common people,
it was possible to retain the dia-
lect for which each county was noted.
But the ease and frequency with
which people now go from one coun-
try to another not only results In
modifying dialects within limited
areas, but also tends to bring about
a uniformity of pronunciation, spelling
and idioms Of the English language.
Therefore the plan of Canadian en-
thusiast is doomed to failure.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
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for next fall and higher prices. or
angeburg dirt is on the move. Buy
now and reap the profit yourself.
How many people can you count on
your fingers that have lost their mon-
ey in buying Real Estate.
Think of how Orangeburg County
is increasing in population every
year. And do you think they Will
ever leave this grand old county OF
OrangeburS, thinking they can buy
better farms that will produce bet
ter cotton, corn, wheat or oats than
this grand old county?
How much Real Estate have you
heard Of being made in this county?
Now 1 have one Of the best farms
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
Notice of Sale.

Pursuant to a resolution, duly
adopted, by the Stockholders OF Fort
Motto Oil Mill, the undersigned will
offer for sale at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash the plant
of the Fort Motto Oil Mill, including
real estate, buildings thereon and all
machinery, located at the Town of
Fort Motto, in the County OF Calhoun,
State of South Carolina, IN Thurs
day, the goth day of July, 1911, at
eleven o'clock a. nj. The sale will
take place at the plant of said Fort
Motto Oil NIL, Fort Motto, S. G.
r. E. Wannamaker,
President.
W. G. Peterkin,
Secretary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
About School, Books.

We notice that State Superinten-
dent Swearingen claims that the ac-
ton of the State Board of Education
in making the changes they did III
the list of SCHOOL books to be used
in the common schools Of the State
will cost the people of the State be-
tween four and flve hundred thousand
dollars. AS all the school books sold
during the past five years under the
old adoption only cost a little over
FIVE hundred thousand dollars, we
can't see how he can figure out any
such a loss by virtue Of the action OF
the board to the people of the State.
Let us examine his figures.
The first book he takes up IS the
primer, on which he figures loss OF
s17,6S0. AS matter of fact there
will be no loss at all. The old prim-
er. which cost IL cents, is very COM
mon little phamphlet, and most chill
dren would use two Of them during
a school term. The new primer,
which costs Is cents Is p well bound
book, and is we'll worth the difference
in price between it and the old prim-
er. One Of them would easily last
child the whole school term. 1t
will thus be. seen that the s17,6SO
figured on this book by Mr.. Swearin-
gen Is largely imaginary:
What is said of the primers can
be said of other books on this years
adoption. While they cost a little
more, they are better books in every
way and will last longer. They can
be handed down from child to child,
and in this way all Of the increased
cost ,f the books will be saved to the
people, and besides. they will have
the use of better books. Take, for
instance, the advanced geography
that has been in use in the schools
for the past five years. 1t is large
book bound in boards, and would not
last very long. The ones adopted
for the next five years Is bound In
cloth, and, is besides, a superior
book.
Mr.. swearingen certainly does not
take into account the exchange value
of the old books in estimating the
cost of the new books. The fact that
the new books is little higher in
price is counterbalanced by the in
creased value of the old books, which
are exchangeable for one-half the
price of the new ores. Besides this
the promottonal exchange Of the old
books will enable tho people to get rid
Of all the old book now in use, and
those who have no old books to eA-
change will get better value for their
money when they buy the new books
adopted. This will be apparent to
the people when they compare the
old with the new books adopted.
The gentlemen composing the State
Board of Education are as far as we
know men of integrity and character
and are as good friends to the people
as Mr.. Swearingen is. Some of them
may be weak men and easily influenc-
ed, but they could hardly control the
board in its selection of books. They
should be judged BY their work and
not by what Mr.. Swearingen may say
about them. It would be we'll, there
fore, for the people to see what they
have done and judge for themselves
before passing judgment and con-
demning them. This is the only fair
thing to do, and we feel assured that
it will be adopted BY the people. B"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Running the steam roller over the
Editor of The Times and Democrat
will not make him change his mind
that eighteen hundred dollars paid
the Superintendent Of the Orangeburg
Graded Schools for nine months ser
vice is not enough for the work he
does. A large majority Of the pa
irons Of the schools do not get one
half Of that amount for a whole
years hard work. We have always
advocated eQualizing such matters
and will continue to do so.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Representing as I do one Of the
largest and best equipped marble
Companies in the South I am
prepared to offer special in
ducements to prospective purchas-
ers of monuments and tom 5-stones
to mark the graves of their dead.
Will give the erection of monu-
ments personal attention and
guarantee all material and work.
manship. Just card to me stat
ing your wants will mean for me
to call on you and show you de-
signs and material. j. R. Smith,
Cordoya, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Some peoples idea Of contentment
is sheer laziness. They sit all day on
boxes or loaf on the street cor
ners while their wives keep the wolf
from the door by doing washing for
other families.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

TIE Editor of The Times and Dem
ocrat appreciates most sincerely the
kind expressions of dozens of the best
citizens of this city on his defeat fer
reelection as trustee Of the Orange
burg Graded Schools. We would
rather have these kind words Of COM
nendation than to be elected thous-
AMI times. These citizens know how
and why we were defeated and that
knowledge will in time bear fruit.
Mark our words.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

About the most despicable person,
at the same time the most dangerous
to society, is the official who, sworn
to maintain and enforce law. stands
In with the vicious element and al
lows vice and infamy to 60 on un-
checked.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

for a quick sale there is In the conn
ty. This farm is close up, propert.
on one Of the best country roads in
the State, five miles south Of Orange
burg on the Charleston road. About
one million feet of good pine lumber
and one good saw mill and cotton gin
in good repair, 603 acres, 100 acres
in cultivation. Will make a bale o,
cotton to every acre il properly cul.
tivated. near good school which
runs nine months in the year, one
mile Of a good ''Alhodist church.
preaching every Sunday. Don't dp'
Law if sou want it. Will sell yoP
part or aIl OF this property. Special
price II sold quick.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

On the 18th day of July, 1911,
will file my final account as Guardian
Of John F. Simmons, with the Judge
of Probate for Orangeburg county
and will thereupon ask for my fna
discharge.
Ada V. Simmons, Guardian.
June 13, 1911.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

A man can have respect for an
open. avowed enemy, but he can have
nothing but contempt for the knave
who pretends to be friend and stabs
him in the back.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Some folks, no doubt, would like
to Danish The Times and Democrat
from Orangeburg. Burt, we are glad
20 say; there are only few such
people in this beautiful little city Of
ours; and they will have to grin and
bear its presence here little longer" I"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Woodrow Wilson says the next
president will be a democrat. And
he has pretty good idea who the
democratic president will be, too. 1t
lays between a half dozen men.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

The man who makes 1t his business
to please everyone he meets is DOOM
ed to failure. Not only does he at
tempt the impossible, but In making
che attempt he loses much Of true
manhood and Of conviction.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

. Some politicians who are under a
cloud because Of political scandals
are said 10 be very conversant with
the Bible. That may be true, but
the great essential Is to follow the
teachings of the Bible. If that were
more fully done politicians would
stand higher in public estimation.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Sometimes men place the dead line
in business and professional life at a
given age. That is a mistake, for
some men never reach 1t, while others
get to it early in life. AS matter
of fact, laziness constitutes the dead
line in any calling. but for the wide
awake man who keeps abreast of
modern thought and knowledge the
dead line does not exist.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

TO be q Christian people Is some
times very differen! thing from be-
ing people of Christians. The first
may imply a religion that is merely
nominal, while the other implies a
religion that expresses itself in right
living and actual service.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

1t is oftentimes better to surrender
a present good that a greater good
NAV be attained later on.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

"A man usually gives himself credit
for any excellencies he may have,
but blames his forefothers for all his
imoerfections.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Almost every man is in theory e
reformer of some kind. but he usually
wants some other man to do the
work.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Ice! Ice! Ice! have opened my Ice
House for the summer and will be
pleased to serve my old as we'll as
new patrons with ice. Look out
for my wagon. j. B. Kelley.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
Vacant Scholarships in The Citadel,
The Military College Of South
Carolina, Charleston, S. C..

oA~~S
Two (2) Vacancies in the Benefic-
larry 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,
S. 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.
It is designed by the War Depart
ment as one of the distinguished mill
itary institutions, one of whose grad
yates receives a commission in the u.
S. Army. 1-4-4t.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

All men who have convictions and
give expression to them or who dare
to act for the benefit Of the people at
large, have been and will be cursed
and fought as their thoughts and acts
rebound against the selfshness OF
men who use official position for self
'aggrandizement or to reward sycop-
hants who do their bidding. +
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

=; When wealth Is lost it may not be
much, Of disaster, as it may be-
possible to regain it. When health
is lost it Is a great deal more of a
misfortune, as 1t is almost impossible
TO get back to former conditions. But
the greatest loss for both its imme-
diate and future consequences is that
OF character.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

No man can have power with other
nen who has not power Grst or all
over himself.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
She Hesitated-But Was Saved.

She HeSltated-BuL was 5aVeu'
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.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Many Of our troubles are home
made: very few Of them are born
with US.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Remittances should be made pay.
able to The Times and Democrat
Crangeburg, s. G.. by registered iet-
ter, check or money erder.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Wanted-a man to take charge and
gather crop on a two-horse farm.
Good pay to right party. Apply
by letter to P. o. Box 1914, Spring
field, S. c.. 7-1-1ma
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Wanted to hear from anyone inter-
ested in thirty-three acre farm
mile from Orangeburg. Also any,
one who wants to buy any kind of
farm, any location, la7ge or small.
If you have a farm for sale let US
know We can sell it quickly. We
nave hundreds of farms for sale
in South Carolina and Georgia,
some exceptional bargains. The
Southern Realty Co., st. Matthews.
s. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Get the J. M. batteries at L. e.
Riley's and you get the best.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
COLUMN
One-half Cent q Word
Found Notices Free.

For Sale-Two cheap mules. See R.
J. Jeffords, 10 Whitman st. 620m
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Hardwood mantels, Tiles, Frames
and Crates. Large stock to Sc
lect from. Write for catalogue
and prices. Prompt shipments
Dukes and Rhodes, Orangeburg,
S. G. tt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
A Message On Parchment Was Found
in the Figurehead Of an Old Vessel.

And it lead to merry adventure
into the interior Of Africa. 4 young
army man and a pretty girl we're In
volved in the discovery and a ro-
nance ensued that caused Louis
Tracy to write "The Message" Now
at Sims Book Store for fifty cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Lost-A plain gold bracelet, with
initials E. o. w. Reward for re-
turn to this office. 6-15-tf.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
Doomed to Failure.

Some people over in Canada, with
more Jealous patriotism than wisdom.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Have your CRATES reset in summer
time. Do not wait for cold wealth
er to do the work. Large stock of
CRATES on hand. Dukes and
Rhodes. tt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

For Sale-One 80 H. P. Boiler; one
25 H. P. Engine Continental, two
70 saw gins, elevator, press. shaft
ing, belts etc. Can be seen Mt w.
l.. Mack's farm, Cordova, $. c., or
". F. Smoak, Cordova, s. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Ford-Those who know the MODEL T
Ford know that it is the most SIM
pie and best car on the market
today. Those who do not know
this car may not speak we'll Of 1t,
but they are excusable because Of
their ignorance. May I prove this
wonderful car to you? G. C. Bolin,
Neeses, S. C. Agent for Orange
burg County. 7-1-tf
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04
NOtice Of Discharge.

June 30th, 1911.---7t.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-07-04

Published Three Times Each Week.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07
COMING AND GOING

The steamer Teddy H. arrived from Holy Cross early Thursday morning. She brought large mail.
 The winter mail service commenced Monday last, when Frank Larson left for down river in 6 canoe. This method of transportation will continue until the overland trail to Diskaket and Nulato becomes passable. ,
 Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Mahoney of Flat Creek have gone Outside for the winter.
 Walter Riley left for the Outside last week.
 As soon as travel over the winter trail to Flat is resumed the Summit roadhouse will be conducted in the log building on the hill. The Arctic Brotherhood will give an informal dance in the A.B. Hall to- night.
 A letter from Ruby says that N' N' Jaffe has joined forces with Alex Capewell in the mercantile business. Last Sunday member Of the stan of the Iditarod Pioneer was laVlshiy entertained by the Friend, James "
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07
ITALY AND TURKEY AT WAR,
Warhps
 Turkish ed~-nte eventon

Turkish vessels captured without heavy Italian losses
 Constantinope. October 6,-The Turkish govern ment has addressed note to the Powers protesting against the Italian occupation of Trpo, demanding in tervention, and calling upon them to stop the
 Berlin, October 6. A conference of the Powers is being hed and the possibility of intervention is being anxiousy discussed
 [NoTE-Tripo contains million people and has area about half as large Alaska. The religion is almost wholly Mohammedan. For several hundred years Tripo ruled directly from Constantinope, but since the decline of the Turkish power her domi- of that country has been more imaginary than real. Even the annual tribute which the bey sup posed to pay to Turkey is many in The present trouble had it's origin in the partition of Africa by Germany, France Italy and England in the early
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07
SH0PMEN WALK OUT NAVAL HERO
 FhTIQ 1EAD

Chicago, October 6.-The long expected strike took place Sunday last when 300o0 shopmen of the Hi nois Central railroad and other Hartman lines walked out.
 Serious trouble occurred in the state of Mississippi where it became necessary to call out the troops to que the roting
 It is probable that the federal government will deavor to open up negotiations between the conflicting interests the hope of bringing the strike to speedy close. Arbitration will be suggested.
 Portland, Ore, October 6.-All the shopmen on the Pacific coast out strike Strikebreakers have heen imported and trouble is probable.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07

Lawson mess on Flat. A. B. Ferguson provided the supper. He proved to be an accomplished cook, and was ably assisted by gentleman not unknown to fame in the Iditarod newspaper field Attorney A. E. Maltby is now located in the Simpson building, at the corner of First and Willow.
 Bill Ansley is putting the finishing touches to his pool hall on Front street
 Sam Wilmer has taken charge of the Miners Home saloon.
 A meeting of the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary is scheduled for this after noon; whist will be the order of the day.
 Miss O'Connor arrived from the Out side Thursday morning, coming up river on the Teddy H. Miss O'Connor is 8 trained hospital nurse, and was formerly st the Dr. Simpson hospital at Juneau. She will be employed st the Iditarod hospital as assistant to Mrs. Davis.
 Jimmy Tweed expected to leave this morning for down river.
 Commissioner Charles E. Taylor and | family of Flat City will move into i Iditarod for the winter. Mir. Taylor
 will conduct his law business in the offices on Richmond street recently oc- cuPiad by McGowan. Clark x Albrecht-
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07

sos. From that time Italy has claimed protectorate over Trpoli-which claim has always been repudiated by the Turks Since the French began the absorption of Tunis which lies along Tripos western border, the Italian claims have become more nsstent, and Italy probably thought that the present chaos which obtains in Turkey her opportunity to forcbly assert her claims This Trpolian trouble makes the Moroccan affair appear insignificant, because it is not question affecting weak power, but which has to do with anne1ing country claimed, however absurdly, by of the greatest military powers of the world-Turkey In addition, if the attempt at intervention should fail
 it is hardly likely that other powers could be prevented from taking a hand It may be that the recent ap pointment of Lord Kitchener succeed Sir Edon Gors
 in Egypt the result of Great Britain s foreknowl edge of Italy's intentions. Time will show
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07

Rome, Italy, October 6.-Thirty five thousand Ita- Han troops sailed for Trpo North Africa last Sunday to effect occupation of that country against the pressed protest of Turkey, which claims ownership the province.
 The Italians first secured all the cables communi- eating with the city of Tripo and then proceeded to land troops.
 They encountered desperate resistance, and com menced the bombardment of the city. Under cover of the guns of the warships landing has been made and Italian troops in the capital.
 While division of the Italian navy covering the landing of the troops another fleet sent to the Egean sea to demonstrate in Turkish waters. The Turkish vessels the offensive and fierce naval battle is now raging. The Turkish ports of Prevesa and Mytelene have also been bombarded and many
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-07
WEEK OF PUGILISM

Matt Wells knocked out Billy Donovan in the fifth round at Toronto.
 At Boston, in contest with Young Sailor which lasted l2 rounds Battling Nelson lost the decision.
 After 1O-round go Monte Attell gained the deci- sion over Johnny Daley at New Orleans. The decision was an unpopular
 From Sydney, Australia comes the news that Sam McVey outponted Lester in 20 rounds.
 After 20 rounds of fierce fighting between Frankie Burns and Matty Baldwin, at San Francisco, the test ended in draw.
 From Pittsburg comes the that Joe Jeannette has been matched to fight Sam Langford at Los An gees on November 20
 Johnny Kilbane gained the decision over Frankie Conley at Los Angeles, after 20 round fight