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IMPORTANT MEETING HELD BY CHAMBER. OF COM MERCE WEDNESDAY. Several Important Matters Discussed. Booster Trip Proposed for Orange borg Merchants. ' A meeting of-the Chamber of Com merce was held in the City Hall Wea nesday afternoon at six o'clock. There were about twenty members present ?% veiy small crowd considering the association and .what they represent. There should be from 50 to seventy five business men present at these meetings. It is hot fair to make .a few men do the work, when the en tire city is to reap the benefits of their labor. 'From the last meeting's ap pearances work is certainly belrig done for the interest of the city, anu It is sife to say that Orangeburg is Tecelviig more systematic boosting by this orsanization than from any other at any time. President Cart called the meeting to ordsr, and the secretary, Col. A. H. Marchant read the minutes of the last mcetlns which were confirmed The meeting then took up the Secre tary's report. In the first place the Secretary reported that an invitaiton had bJen extended to the National Guard of South Carolina to hold their encam pment near ' Orangeburg this summer A suitable location has been offered, just beyond'the river In the Invitation three arc lights and water are promised. This invitation was greatly ?ncouraged by Capt. A. Cal houn Doyle, of Columbia. 'He reported satisfactorily progress had been made in the matter of secur ing the fish hatchery for Orangebur*,, and from advices in Washington he believed it would foe secured. The sec retary also stated that while the ex ecutive committee vdid not see fit to take up the July 4th celebration as official, business of the Chamber of Commerce, it had endorsed it, and the Secretary In an unofficial way was lending all the aid he could to it. The Secretary declared that engi neers of the Government were now busy at the river, and that the camp of tho surveying officers was on this side of the river. He thought that all the little attentions that could be paid these gentlemen should bo done. The President and himself had already visited. the gentlemen officially and pledged the aid of the Chamber of Commerce In any way they might be, needed. On motion of Mr. Walker it was decided to show Boine little at tention socially to the gentlemen in the shape of a smoker, or anything else :he executive committee might Beeide. The cost of such smoker to he paid by the members attending the sociable. ' The next matter brought forward was the Bamberg-Ehrhardt railroad now being built. It waa thought that it would be a good planjp&" igef the Atlantic Coast Line to build 'a spur from Bamberg to Johnson's siding, several miles below this city, and that the Coast Line then operate trains daily from Orangeburg to Walter bore. The secretary said -he had written Mr. Emerson, the president of the Coast Line, but the reply re ceived was non-committal. Howev er hei Relieved that a determined ef fort could bring; this thing about, and ihe matter was referred to the standing committee upon such sub jects. There was a discussion whether we should request' a union station at the junction of the A. C. L-. and South ern railroads. Some years ago a similar movement fell to pieces, ow ing to the fact, it was said, that the, residents of the streets upon which depo:s now are opposed, so that the | streets would be improved. And it1 was feared that as It was now a sim ilar division, even though in the mi nority might prevent us getting such a building. However it was deter mined by vote to make an effort to wards a union station and more will be heard from it later. Before con sideling this union depot proposition, Mr. William W. Wannamaker, who had gone to Columbia, representing the Chamber of Commerce, and had presented the claims to the Railroad Commission for a better depot at the Southern. The desire was that the | present depot be moved back from the railroad track and from Russell street and that .between the tracks be pav ed. Now that the Union station is to be taken up, this will doubtless be dropped until a decision can be reach ed to the matter whether or not we wi'.l get a union station. Some discussion was entered Into concerning the sanitary condition of the city, but nothing was done. The Secretary proposed that the Oangeburg, Chamber of Commerce invite all the business men of the city into what might be called a booster trip, similar to those of other cties. His proposition was that about sixty representative business men of various firms hfve an automobile trrp over the surrounding country and towns, and in this way each firm would be advertising itself and at the same time the town itself would get quite a boost. This idea received very favorable reception and the time was decided upon as about the middle of July. All other details were left to the committee of three with the Secretary as Chairman President Cart will appoint the Com mittee at leisure. Then tame the presentation of the loving cup to ex-President Robert W. Jennings, who was president of the Chamber of Commerce from 1904 to 1911. Capt. W. W. Wannamaker, in a very appropriate and elegant speech delivered the cup on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce telling him the knowledge that he was held in the loving hearts of his fellow towns men would mean more to him than all the gold and silver of a Rockefel lov. Mr. Jennings responded a lew simple words, telling of his thanks and pride at being thus re DEMONSTRATION TRAIN. Clemson-WIntbrop Train and Bryan Come on Same Day. Next Tuesday will be a big day for the people'of Orangeburg"and **re suroundiag country. For that m'orn the CHernsoir-Wnthrop Demonstra tion train win be in the city, giving William Jennings Bryan. The Great Commoner. opportunity to many to see it. Much instruction and information will be given out by those in charge of the train. The .State expends a igood sum of money for this purpose and an especially large crowd should be out to inspect it. Also on the same afternoon Wil liam Jennings Bryan will arrive. The reception and honors to be tender ed Mr. Bryan have already been not ed. Ths will give all persons who desire an opportunity of 3eeing the train and hearing Mr. Bryan that night. It will be a festive day for Or angeburg and the large trowd that is sure to come, will only increase the enjoyment of the occasion. WHOLE THING A F35AUD. Game Warden John B. Sti ???man Gives Up Job and Why. Game Warden John B, Stroman, of Springfield, who was recently ap pointed by Gov. Blease has resigned. In his letter of resignation to the Governor Mr. Strpman says: '-At the time of my appointment as game warden for this county I was of the opinion that the people would in a ineaBure support me in the enforce ment cf the laws relatk ? to game and fish. Almost daily I receive let ters telling of the violation of the laws^?shooting dynamite, using traps etc.?'but in no instance have I found them willing to go into the courts and testify as to the guilt of the par ties named, i "Having no funds at my command by which the law<s can ha enforced, I am, in justice to my feelings in the matter, forced to offer y.?u my resig nation. I will not countenance a half-hearted stand in this: matter, and will either prosecute the parties vio lating the laws or will Iny down the bars and allow every body to shoot the bottom out of the river, and thereby entirely destroy every ves tige of fish. "Our near neighboTTin^aTlidjoin* ing county come down here by droves armed with dynamite and Winches ter rifles, fully filled with their own family brands of corn whiskey and after breaking loose as many boats as may be needed, proceed to blow up <*very living or creeping thing in or ?ar the banks of the South Edisto ooudistbafSth hh kst rtn cna -K -1 is river, well knowing that the .'devil takes care of his own,' and that they have little to fear, except the inevi table headache, caused by the free dom of the bottle of liquid hell that they always carry with them. "This whole thing is a fraud as it stands. The fish in the rivers be tween Barnwell and^ Orangeburg counties are being slaughtered by men who do not live in either county, and the officers sworn to enforce the laws appear to.be paralyzed with fear of the Winchester rifles always car ried by the law-breakers. Killed by Falling- Beam. A dispatch from Benv.ettsville says '.one of the moBt regrettable acci dents that bas occurred in Bennetts ville for a long time happened at the graded school building now In state of erection Tuesday. The men were engaged in placing a large steel beam, when the brick work gave way, caus ing the beavy beam to fall, striking Mr. Joe Zeigler on the head, death following in a few minutes. The unfortunate man came to 'Bennetts ville a few wteks ago from St. Mat thews, and had quickly made friends among those who knew him. He was about sixty-five years of age. Af ter being struck he was taken to the office of Dr. J. F. Kinney, near by, and everything possible was done for him. He lived only fifteen minutes after the accident and his remains were forwarded to hi.-, home by the first train. Card of Thanks. Please allow us space in your val ued paper to thank our many friends for their many kindnesses shown us in our recent bereavement in the loss of our mother. May Gods richest blessings rest upon them. Sincerely, J. B. Sandel and Bros.. membered by his feliow-townsmen. The meet..ig then adjourned by or der of President Cart, presiding. FARMERS INVITED SHOULD SEE CLEM SON" DEMON STRATION TRAIN. It Will be In Orangeburg on Next Tuesday and Evcy Farmer Should Visit It. The Clemson demonstration train which is scheduled to be in this city on next Tuesday, 20th instant, should be visited by every farmer who can possibly get here on that day. The train will be under the direct charge of Prof. D. N. Barrow, assisted by Profs. Conrad! and Dew in Entomoi Husbandry, Profs. Napier and Had den in corn and farm crops, and Profs. Conradi and Dew in Entomo ?ogy, and Miss Hyde with assistants from Winthrop college in domestic science. .Animal Hubandry, a subject that farmers should give more attention to, as it would save millions of dol lars to the State, if it was developed as It can and should be, is made'the leading feature of this train. The exhibit in this line will consist of: Two pure bred Peroheron mares, 1700 lbs. each. Two pure bred Herefords, 18 months old. Two pure bred Angus .Heifers, 12 months old One pure bred Holstein cow. One pure bred Jersey cow. One pure bred Red Polled Cow. One pure bred Poland China gin. One pure bred Duroc Jersey gilt. One pure bred Berkshire sow. One pure bred Tamworth sow. This line of stock is all first class in quality and is carried on this train to use in teaching the points of a good animal. It is not merely to show the animals or the breeds that we are emphasizing, this line of work, but to teach the judging of these an imals and the quality of each kind or .breed for the purpose for which it is adapted. The work will consist in the full explanation of the points of each with score cards by those in at tendance. In the corn work, which is a sec ondary feature a full equipment of corn samples ranging in quality from exhibition corn grown in the west to a lot of home grown corn to be used for judging purposes. The subject will be studied with a view of learn ing more about the important points of corn. Germination boxes and the importance of good seed corn will be especially emphasized. In addition to the corn features an exhibit of other farm crops will be on the train. [In the .line of entomology a full equipment of spraying apparatus In secticides, and a collection of injuri ous insects will be shown. Prof. Conradi, who is an expert in this line will demonstrate the use of the pumps and give full- explanations as to the various insects and their rem edies. The Winthrop cars will be under the direction of Miss Hyde, of the Domestic Science Department of that Institution, who will have a full ex hibit of home and kitchen appliances and will deliver lectures upon home conveniences and sanitation and give demonstration in cooking. It has been the aim in planning the work of this car to avoid making it simply a boosting car, but to make it the means of carrying good infor mation to farmers, and they should take advantage of it, ,by coming in and seeing*and hearig what is to be said. The gentlemen in charge will take pleasure in explaining things. If the farmers ' of Orangeburg County want to sustain their reputa tion of being among' the most pros perous and enterprising in the State they must take advantage of all such opportunities as is offered by this Clemson demonstration train. Re member that this train will be here on Tuesday and that every farmer is invited to visit. The train will reach this city Mon day evening at 7:30 and spend the night. There will be twelve mem bers of the party, three of them be ing ladies. Arrangements have been made for their entertainment. The train will be sided near the freight depot of the Southern railway and will be there all day Tuesday, until that afternoon when it leaves for Sumter. New Trains on the Southern. Mr. W. E. ;McGee, division passen ger agent of the Southern Railway with headquarters in Charleston, re cently gave out information to the ef fect that the Southern had inaugu rated two new trains between Hen dersonville, Brevard and Lake Tox away. The morning train will leave Hendersonville at 9.20 A M.. arrive ?.t Brevard at'l0:30 and at aLake Tox away at 11.40 A. M. The afternoon train will leave Hendersonville at 6. 40 P. M., arrive at Brevard at 7.40 and Lake Toxaway at 8.4 0 P. M. It is announced for the information of Orangeburg patrons of the Southern that the Carolina Special trains will make close connections at Henderson ville with these new trains. The new schedule went into effect last Monday. IXeath of a Young Man. Mr. Watson Rickenbaker died at the family residence near Bowman, on last Sunday. He was the son of Mrs. Margie RIckenhaker, and was eighteen years of age. He had been sick for three weeks with typhoid fever. He leaves a mother, two sis ters, iMisses Texas and Rubie, and two brothers. Hovie and Tomie. to mourn his death. This blow falls heasily upon the family as he has ' been the main dependence since the death of his father about S years ago. The newspapeis and magazines that defend Diaz, of Mexico, 'tis said, love large tracts of land granted to them in Mexico. Well, the earth is a good thing to bury things in that smell too loudly above ground. BOINGS OF SOCIETY Basket Band Entertained.?Other. Delightful Affairs. A social meeting of the Basket Band waB held yesterday afternoon at the home of the President, Mrs. H. T. Zeigler, on E. Amelia Street. Each member of-the Band was requested to bring fifty cents and to tell in rhyme how she made it. Mrs. Leo Walker received the prize for the best poem of the occasion. Then there waB a guessing contest to see which lady could measure nearest a foot, inch and yard. Mrs. J. W. Smoak held the honor in this direction, while the booby went to Mrs. D. H. Marchant. A delicious ice course was served. Those present were: iMssdames J. W. Smoak, I. W. Bowman, Jas. P. Doyle, George Schiffley, W. Lucius Living ston, Keitt, Verdery, A. S. Jennings, Adelind Stmoak, Murphy, Lavinia Smoak, Leo Walker, Tom Hayden,. D. C. Hayden, Pembroke Smoak, Hatch, J. A. McMichael, A. S. Salley, Milton Jeffords, D. Smith, Charley Jones, L. Bennett, .D. H. Marchant, Jas. L. Sims, Georgia Culler, and Haveman. ? * * (Miss Buford was cfcfapllmented Thursday aftenrnoon by iMiss Leila Marchant, who entertained with a dice hearts party. The guest of honor is visiting the 'Misses Dib.ble on Amelia street. Pretty prizes were given, one to the guest of honor and the other was won by Miss Florrle Shuler. Ices were served. * * * iYesterday afternoon In honor Mrs. Walter Wolfe. Mrs. F. ..F. Malpass entertained at bridge. Mrs. Wolfe is Mrs. Malpass's charming house guest. A large number of ladles were present and the party was a most delightful affair. * * * Mrs. Julian Culler was hostess at the meeting of the Prisclla Club Wednesday afternoon. Ices were served and members of the club were present. ? * * The Elwell Club was entertained Thursday morning by Mrs. E. N. Scoyille Bridge was played and the members of the club were present. MUST WANT TO GO BACK. Recently Pardoned by the Governor, Caught Stealing. J. B. Jeter, who is said to have been the first man to have received executive clemency from Go v. Hiease, was Saturday placed behind the bars of the Lexington jail by Sheriff P. H. Corley, with the charge of larceny resting 'against him, it being alleged that he stole a lot of jewelry from his sister, Mrs. Eva Hodge, and some articles from his aged mother, both of whom are residents of Swansea. He was later released, his sister and mother agreeing not to push the case, provided Jeter would Bign an agreement never to appear again at his mother's home. The agreement was drawn up by the clerk of court, Frank W. Shealy. In the paper Jeter admits his guilt and agrees that he shall keep his pledge, and should he fall, so to do, that he will be tried for larceny. Soon after Jeter's release from the penitentiary, where he was serving a ilfe sentence for having killed a man on the streets of Union peveiu. years ago, having served eight years of the sentence -at the time of his pardon, he went to Swansea and re mained there for sometime, living with his mother and sister, both of whom are widows. Th? dates upon which the several articles were stoT en is not known, but at various in tervals, it is said, valuable* would disappear. His relatives became suspicious of Jeter and the matter was placed in the hands of Sheriff Corley. The sheriff traced Jeter from Swansea to Columbia, and after a tedious search many of the missing treas ures were found. Jeter's arresc fol lowed, and a full and complete con fession was made to the officials. Jeter is about thirty-five years of age. CADIDATES 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 dorsement of my candidacy. Very truly yours, W. W. Wannamaker. To the Voters of the City of Orange burg: At the earnest solicitation of many friends I hereby announce my self a candidate for the office of May or Orangeburg in the approaching municipal election. I realize fully the importance and honor of the position I ask at your hands, and I believe I can fill the office to the complete satisfaction of the entire citizenship, and I respect fully request your favourable consid eration of my candidacy. If you elect me, I 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. A Missionary Rally will be held at the Oraneehurp; 'Baptist Church on Wednesday and Thursday, June 21 22. All societies in Orangelutrg Asso ciation are cordially invited to at tend. A program has been prepared with much care, which will be both helpful and interesting to all. Mrs. n. M. Foreman. So long as the reformation of the world is left to the rich, procras tination will be pretty respectable. So many people are trying to play stars of first magnitude, that the lit tle asteroids are made to feel like 30 cents. 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. Union services to-morrow night at the 'Baptist Churrh. Rev. H. W. Bays will, be the speaker. Some time ago a team of Orange burg ,boys played fcur ga nes with a similcr team at Columbia. Colum bia won three out of four. A falee alarm of fire was rung in Thursday. A person ought to be certain before creating the commo ton subsequent to an alarm of fire. Miss Hannah Wilson is visiting her father, Rev. J. H. Wilson, at 19 N. Church Street Miss Wilson has beeu teaching school at Florence for the past year We received a cotton bloom two or three days ago from Mr. R. J. Jackson, one of Holly Hill's thrifty farmers. He has had blooms some several days. The ladies of the city and county will be able to get some valuable in struction from the Winthrop depart ment of the Demonstration train next Tuesday. The Orangeburg Baptist Sunday School convention will meet with the St. George Baptist church on Thurs day and Friday before the second Sunday in July. A team of local baseball artists will in ah probability play a series of three ga nes with the St. Matthews team at the latter's diamond Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. ? The Hon. I. W. Bowman of this city has been elected one of the vice presidents of the State Bmilding and Loan League which met last week in Chester. Mr. Bowman was a delegate to the meeting. The Newberry Observer says every store in town except three has agreed to close one hour on Monday and Wednesday at 10.30 a. m.?the dates when Kobson and Bryan speak in the opeva house. The Clemson-Winthrop Demonstra tion train will be in Orangeburg all day Tuesday near the' Southern Freight Depot. This train is of spec ial interest to farmers and house wives. Miss Lena Ballard, the courteous and'efficient central at the Elloree Telephone Exchange has been sent a letter of appreciation by the stock holders of the company for her kind ness and courtesy shown the various members. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wannamaker, and little daughter, Miss Carrie, Mrs. H. C. Wannamaker, Mrs. A. C. Li gon and Mrs. R. H. Jennings, who went on the press trip to New York, have arrived back home. They had a most delightful time in Gothaai. Willie W. Steadman, governess of the Burke, children, announces that she and the two children will be in this city from to-day until Monday af ternoon. Anyone wanting to make inquiries about anything past or fu ture can see them at 121 E. Amelia. The Greenwood Index says: Prof. H. G. 'Sheridan of Walterboro, arrived in the city last night. He has decided to locate In Greenwood and his fam ily will follow him in a few days. Prof. Sheridan is a brother ok IMr. F. iM. Sheridan and father of Mr. H. G. Sheridan, Jr., of the Index. Green wood welcomes him as a citizen. The Bamberg Herald says there was a large crowd in town to see the Clemson demonstration train last Tuesday from every part of the coun ty and those who came were amply repaid for their trouble. The live stock exhibit of Clemson was good and everyone enjoyed looking at the horses, cows and hogs. The lectures by those in charge were instructive as well as entertain':... This train will be in Orangoburg next Tuesday. Statement of the condition of the The Phmk of North, located at North. S. C, at the close of business June 7, 1011. Resources: Loans and discounts . .$ 911 434.31 Overdrafts. 2,0\9. G3 Furniture and fixtures . . 1,828.08 Due from Banks and bank er*. 1,278.11 Currency. 1,140.00 Silver and other minor iroin. 3C0.OO Checks and cash items . . 190.81 Total.$103,250.94 Liabilities: Capital stock paid in . . 25,000.00 Surplus fund. 120.55 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid. 3,S03.S9 Due to b:inks and bank ers . S03.S3 Individual deposits subject to chefk. IS 54 0.8 7 Savings deposits. 24)981.80 Bills payable, in'cludinR cer tificates for money bor- ? rowed. 3 0,000.00 Total.$103,250.94 State of South Carolina, County of Oran<?ebnrg. 'Before me came R. II. Jones, cash ier of the above named bank. who. being duly sworn, says that the'above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. R. H. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of June, 1911. D. L. Livingston. Notary Public. Correct-Attest: J. A. Livingston, J. M. Davis, J. R. Leysath, Directors. The Oldest Policy now en the books of The Mutual Benefit Life In surance Co., No 795. was issued on January 21, 1846, to Joseph L Winslow (at age 15.) of Portland, Maine, on the Ordinary Life Plan* for $3,500, at an annual premium of $54.60, All dividends have been usep to reduce .the yearly cost Premiums for 66 years have amounted to . . . $3,603.60 Mr. Winslow has received dividends a mot nting to $2,236.16 Making net outlay for 66 years . . . . Only $1,367.44 This is, the average ) early cost per thousand has been oiily $5.92. The cc st in 1911 is only $ 1.37, or $.39 per $ 1000. The Company would now loan on the policy $3,041.57, although the policy as originally wiitten contained no loan or non-forfeiture fea tures. By the ppyrrent tl is year of the small sum of $1.37 the cash and! loan values were increased $45 19. This is indeed a great record, and ere of which no oiher ccrrpary can boast. If you are thinking of giving to ycur wile and chilcicn the protection that they need it would be well fcr you to Icok into ihe pol icy con?aets of the Old Mutual Berefit Life insirsrce Ccur^ry. SEE L G. SOUTHARD DISTRICT MANAGER, OFANGEBURG, S. C Dear Friend: We had such good lemonade for tea yesterday.. That was because we had good lemons, when I went to get the lemons I saw so many nico fruits and things at the grocer)'. Lemons Oranges Bananas Grape Jiuce Pineapple Juice Ginger Ales Your friend, JACOB. Copyright 19 by Omeault AdrertUIng Co.. CM* P. S. I got. the lemons at CRAIG'S PURE FOOD STORE. The People's Bank. Orangeburg, South Carolina, Capital Stock 30,000 Surplus and profits 25,000 Liability of Stock holders 30,000 Protection to Deposi tors $85,000 Highest rate of interest paid in SAVINGS DEPART MENT And will pay 4 1-2 per cent on CERTIFICATES of DEPOSIT We want your account.?We guarantee absolute safety to de positors and every courtcBy to all customers. We keep your money for you free of charge and pay you interest. We aav? ample resources to give you accommodations. Safe, conserr ? tive. successful; protected by Fire Insurance and Burglar 1 r nurance. Cali and see us or write us. D. O. HERBERT, President. B. F. MUGKENFUSS, Vice-President. J. W. CULLEB Cashi_. t-<$<?><8>?*8><$<8><?<?<3^^ COTTON SEEDiMEAL We offer for quick sale 150 tons prime, bright, cotton seed meal, containing* seven and one half per cent., of ammonia at $26.00 per ton f. o. b. Row esville, subject to prior sale. Rowesviille Cotton Oil Co. Automobiles for Sale Cheap. Aa wo are to dissolve partnership we have the following cars on hand that we must get rid of in the next 30 days, so now is your chance to get a good bargain. We have on hand three second bund .Maxwell Runabouts that we will sell cheap and we will guarantee every car to be in first class condition and Will come up to exactly what we claim. .Two of the cars have been repainted and overhaule carefully; the other car is us good as new. We also hove one Brush runabout for $200 that is in A No. 1 condition. One Deinot car that cost us $500 will sell for $:JOO. This is a new car. ??^.-? One Overland touring car as good as new, sells for $1200, car has been used for demonstration purposes only, will take $000 for it fully equipped. * All of the above cars ran be seen at our garage and will be dem onstrated to you at any time. .Come to see us at once for they must go and you may be able to buy a good car at the right price. Write or 'Phone Culler & Salley. Orangeburg, S. C, For the Best Stationary ?GO TO? SIMS BOOK STORE