COTTON BOLL WEEVIL ? ? VUSIT BE FOUGHT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. Only s Few Years Separates Far mers of this State From the Bread ?1 Pest. a President Ohas. S. Barrett, of the Farmer's Union has Just issued ah address to the farmers concerning the l?pp poaching boll weevil. As he says this pest will reach Georgia probably in 1.912 and then South Carolina will fee] its presence the next year. This in?jct cuts down the cotton crop be tween one-half and one-third In th> aecdons where it flourishes. Now is the time for the farmers of South ?Oat olina aftd Georgia to band togeth er in an effort to defend their lands. It will not be fighting an unknown foe, for even the remedies have been dis x>vered. The ilarmers of the eas tern cotton belt can reap aH the aid Chit the western farmers have dis covered after years of constant war faie against the pest. The remedial measures to be taken against the toll weevil can be obtained from the Stiite agricultural station or from the "United States Department of Agri culture. * Every farmer should pre pare for the hght, and get his lands In the best possible shape. Presi de it Barrett's address follows: Reliable and non-alarmist experts calculate the cotton boll-weevil will cover the entire cotton belt within five years. It will probably be in Georgia in the Fall of 1912, perhaps sooner. The ostrich-bead-in-the-sand poli cy is foolish, almost to the point of criminality. It is better to face facts now than to smger the penalty later. Southwestern cotton states have, by the loss of many million dollars, discovered the most feasible fethods .Jret devised for combatting the boll ?w Moseley, Bell, Dahtzler, McLecs and Misses May Riggs and Leila Marohant. Conver sation, music and refreshments made the "afternoon pass rabidly and pleas antly. * * * Monday night at thy Civic League Park the young folks held a lawn party. The cozy benches and swings served admirably foi' tete-a-tetes and I vis-a-vis. Later In the evening they adjourned to the home of Mrs. John Cart and. heard music rendered by several of the talented ones present. Refreshments were also served here. * * > Mrs. John Cart entertained the Eu taw Chapter, D. A. R., Tuesday af ternoon. After the business session a well selected musical program was rendered and delightful ices were served. HUNT FOR INDL\N RELICS. Agents from Washington Visit the Sandy Run Section. The St. Matthews correspondent of The News and 'Courier says: "The Sandy Run section of this j county was evidently a favorite l tramping ground of tue early Indians I as evidenced by numerous relics. A j noted Indian motjnd on the banks of the Congaree river, Dear by, was vis ited a few years ago by representa tives of the Washington Smithsonian Institute. "Recently Mr. T. B. Crider, suc cessful farmer and splendid citizen of that section, struck a pot with his plough point, buried face down? ward, as usual. His pleasant face beamed with a smile as broad as a barn door, when he called his so*s to the spot and sa'id: 'Now, boys, for the money.' ' But it was not there. Mr. D. F. Jumper had a similiar ex perience, but he avers that he ex pected no money, hut turned the pot over just the same. "Mr. Wade Furtick, of the same section, has gone the others one bet ter by ploughing up the skeleton of a man with an h'on stake hard by where the victim met his doom. History teaches unmistakably that the Indians always demanded blood for blood without Courts or Juries." Took a Pleasant Trip. Automobiles are great institutions and give a great d XI of pleasure. The Orange burg correspondent of the News and Courier says "a party con sisting of Mr. and iMiu H. C. Wanna maker, Mr. H. L. Smoak, Miss Wil helmena AnUey and "Mis?. Claudlne Wannamaker, left the city Friday morning about 9 o'clock In Mr. Wan namaker's car and visited Spring-; field, Salley, Livingston and Neeses. After spending considerable time in each of these places, the par^ re turned to this city, completing a run of about 75 miles, reaching here at 7 o'clock in the afternoon. The autoists report that the roads are in good condition, ei.cept for being a little dusty." Still Hauling Water. The St. Matthews correspondent of The News and Courier says "the dis tressing drought which has raged here, with a few exceptional spots, for months, is still an. Old corn is hopeless and the cotton is now on the down grade. Numerouo farm ers are hauling water at great Qis tannes for stock, z.s well as their families. It is becoming truly dis tressing and beyonfl the prophetic ability of the Columbia "Dutch weather profit." This is truly dis tressing. We were m hopes that the drought in this and Calhoun was over and that every section that needed it had gotten rain. Escaped Prisoner Caught. William Ancrum, an escaped prisoner, was located and arrested on Saturday morning by Deputy Sher iff T. A. Salley. Ancrum made his escape some eighteen months ago, and no doubt he thought he was safe, but he made a mistake. At the time of his escape he was in the Sheriff's office, when he jumped out of one of the window's and ran down Green street. He was followed by officer Bozard. When Ancrum found that he was going to be caught, he turn ed around and struck the officer in the face with a brick and then ran off. Students to Have Reunion. There will be a reunion of the stu dents and ex-students and friends of Newberry College, at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran church, three miles below Cameron, on Frida>, July 14th, at 10 o'clock a. m. Th* following speak ers have accepted invitations to ad dress the meeting on that occasion. Hon. George B. Cromer and Presi dent James H. Harms, D. D. of New berry, and Dr T. H. Dreher, of St. Matthews. The public is cordially in vited. INTERESTING EXERCISES. Childrons Day at Wesley Chapel a Grand Success. The Children's Day exercises at Wesley Chapel, which was held on Saturday of last week, was a great success, and wan witnessed by one of the largest congregations ever as sembled in that church. The house was filled to crowding, land hundreds were on the outside who could not get In the'building.' The exercises, which were conducted under the su pervision of Mr. Thos. M?rph, be gan promptly at eleven o'clock, and continued without a hitch until the last numiber oh the excellent pro gramme was gone through with. The children acquitted themselves handsomely and reflected no little credit on those who trained them. The music was most delightful, ana the choir that led in the singing con tributed no little to the success of the delightful occasion. After the exercises were over an elegant din ner was served and enjoyed by all. All in all, the occasion was a most enjoyable one, and all whose good fortune it was to participate In it will not soon forget it/if they forget it at all. The ollowdng programme was most admirably carried out: Prayer by Pastor. ? Welcome?Carlisle Stabler. Welcome to Children Day?"Annie Burke. Song?What Birdie Sings. Children".* Day?.Pearl Zeigler. Isn't It Wonderul?Carllsle Sta bler. What Shall I Give Him?Gladys and Ralph Wolfe. Trust?Mozelle Zeigler. A Little Brayer?Sadie Golson. Song?All the Happy Children. Recitation?Fannie tand Eva Sta bler. Recitation?Luxora Zeigler. Recitation?Fannie Ayers. A Garland for Children's Day Inez Staley, Luxora Zeigler, Christa bel Staley, Alma Golson, Lillie Zeig ler, Lucille Godwin, Myrle Inabinet. I Asked a Lovely Little Flower? Marie Wolfe. Voices of Children Under the Flag ?Mae Stabler, Duane Wolfe, Hugo Staley, Raymond Inabinet, Felder Wolfe, Pearl Zeiglen, LJlJlie Bettle Zeigler, Delbert and Carlisle Stabler, Rover Zeigler, Christabel Stabler, Harold Rucker, Lucille Golson, Flo ride Inabinet. Starless Crown?Boyce Inabinet. Marching Orders?Marie Wolfe, Bertha and Letha Inabinet, Aline Golson, Edyth Gaskin. Song?We'll Girdle the Globe. BANK OF ELLOREE PROSPERS. Report of President Lide Shows a Splendid Condition. The stockholders of the Bank of Elloree met Monday in the directors' room in annual session. The meeting had a large attendance, a good part of the stock being represented in per son. President Robert Lide made his report, which was very satisfactory to the stockholders, showing an In crease in all departments of the bank. The deposits showed la good increase over last year. The bank raised Its capital from' $15,000 to $25,000 the first of the year, and now the capital, surplus and undivided profits of ove* $38,000 shows that the bank is in ia healthy condition. The directors elected for the com ing year are: Robert Lide, W. F. Stack, A. A. Dantzlef, J. D. Shuler, P. S. Jones, J. T. Owen, E. F. Irick, D. T. Evans, Dr. P. L. Felder and Joe S. Weeks. The directors elected Robert Lide, president; W. F. Stack, vice president; C. B. Dantzler, cash ier; Allan F. Lide, assistant cash ier, and Moss and Lide, attorneys. Pic-hlc (Grand Success. The W. O W. picnic which was given at the Granger place, near Holly Hill, on the Fourth, was a grand success. At 11:30 the speak ers were Introduced by Council Com mander O. D. Rhame. Rev. Mr. Bar rett, of Elloree, made a m/>st in structive talk upon Woodcraft, after which Mr. Herbert Kizer, a new sov ?erign of the Holly Hill Camp, made a few remarks. The baskets were well filled, land everybody partook of the bountiful feast. After dinner the Holly Hill baseball nine played the Swamp Rabbits, the score being 33 to 11, in favor of Holly Hill. Hardly the Boll Weevil. The Newberry Observer says a far mer from the lower part of Oconee County complains that a strange, bug was damaging the corn and cotton crops in his section. Just as tps quares form on the cotton the borer puts a small hole through the square. In a few days the square withers airs drops off. These bugs are so num erous and their work soi njurious that the farmers of that section have become thoroughly alarmed. Th*?e who have studied the boll weevil and its work say this insect works exact ly as the weevil iand that they believe the weevil has spread to that section. ? o ?- ? Negro Farmers to Meet. A farmers' picnic and educational conference for the negro farmers of Orangeburg and Cfalhoun counties will be h|ld at the State rolored uol lege on August 3. Farmers, teach ers, preachers land all other workers have been invited. Helpful subjects will be discussed. During the day an association of the farmers from both counties will be organized. A big barbecue will be given on the grounds. In Their New Home. The Dixie Library moved into Its handsome new quarters on Tuesday. The new home of the library is an attractive one, and is excellently lo cated. The enterprising ladies who belong to this occasion have worked IndeEaitigably and secured funds and purchased the (building, which has been completely overhauled. COPE HAPPENINGS. Local and Personal Notes of Interest in that Community. Cope, S. C. July 11, 1911, Special. Cope and vicinity was viBited by two fine rains on Sunday' mid-day and af ternoon, and ?as a consequence, the crops that were already looklg well, were much improved, until now they are hard to beat. With few excep tions almost every one reports having the- best crop they ever had at this time, tout of course' there are many ways by which same can be seriously damaged. At this writing, however, every one is in high spirits, and if prices are good this fall there will be a good many old debts wiped out. The friends of little Jlmmle Way, who was operated on two weeks ago at Knowlton's Infirmary, are pleased to know that he is still improving. Miss LeRoy Smith, formerly of Willlston, but now of Athens, Ga., was here on a few days viBit last Sunday, to her friend IMlss Vena Thomas. ?? Miss Valerie Carter, of Florence, Is here on a visit to her brother, Agt. C. Carter. Little Miss Irma Knott3 of North is here on a visit to her ount, Mrs. J. F. Cleckley. Mrs. Carlton Dougherty, of Sprlng leld, with her baby hoy, is here on a visit to her aut, Mrs. R. K. Hen erey, and other relatives. Mrs. Vernon Brabham and children are up at Tryon, N. C, for a months stay in the mountains. Everybody is hurrying to finish laying by, and after a few weeks rest fodder pulling will commence, and then all eyes will be turned towards the fleecy staple once more. ANOTHER BANK PROJECTED. The Farmer's Union Bank to Open in St. Matthews. The St. Matthews correspondent of The State says: "A meeting of the shareholders in the Farmers' Un ion Bank and Trust Company was held Tuesday. A general discussion of the hank and Its work was had, and it was decided to capitalize at $25,000, the greater part of which has already been subscriibed. "The organization of this institu tion was begun two years ago, but it was deemed best to let the matter wait for a while. The Union has decided that now is the time for th*. perfection of Its blanking plans, and the organization will be pushed. It was decided to ask the secretary of state for an amendment to the com mission, changing) the name to that of the Farmers' Bank land Trust com pany. "It is the purpose of the union to have the bank ready for business by September. The following directors were elected: Geo. W .Fairey, A. S. Trezevant, Bu F. Bruce. D. S. Murph, B F. Keller, S. E. Geiger, C. A. Zeagler, J. R. Fairey, J. K. Fairey, E. R. Crider, W. V/. McMillan, J. H. Loryea, W. L. Felder, II S. Harley, G. W. Stabler. A meeting of the directors will be held on next Mon day, when the officers will be named.'1 Popular Young Couple Weds. The following is clipped from th< Calhoun Advance: The marriage of Miss Olive Muarry, of St. George, and Mr. George Lindstedt, of St. Mat thews, took place at the home of the bride last Tuesday, ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. Wilson of Orangeburg. The affair was quiet and was witnessed by only the mem bers of the two families, leading families etao.flk,; meb.trbeta The bride comes of a leading fami ly, and i3 a young lady of beauty and culture. She is a musician of rare ability, and the fact that her resi dence will be elsewhere will be a mat ter of regret. Mr. Lindstedt is a young business man of prominence, being engaged in the cotton, business at St Mathews. Mr. and Mrs. Lindstedt left after :he ceremony for the mountains of North Carolina, where they will spend a month before establishing their residence In St. Matthews. Home Industry. We have had our little wagon fac tory running six days in the week during this summer. Consequence, we have stored away a good many of the "Edisto" wagons, made at home. Principle wood bought from local farmers. We try to keep on hand standard sizes. Any special size will be made to order on short notice. Remember, the full line of vehicles we have on hand, such as the Par ker, Goldsboro, Virginia, Hercules, etc. Price ours before buying. ei-lm. Von Ohsen & Smoak. Helps the Farmer. The Winnsboro News and Herald says: "We do not understand why the farmers should complain against the high prices for everything they raise. Since the days of high cost of living an unprecedented prosperity has been enjoyed by this croup of citizens, and we earnestly hope that the prosperity will abide with then* for some time to come. Tf high cost of living benefits the. farmer, we are willing to stand it, for his prosperi ty means the prosperity for living." Visiting in California. Miss Christine South and Miss Liz zie Sheridan two former teachers in the Orageburg Graded School, are spending several weeks in California, where they have now been about one month. Miss South is now connect ed with Winthrop College, while Miss Sheridan is now connected wi*h the Sheridan's Teacher's Agen cy. Both ladies now live at Green wood. Kill the Flies. Speaking of flies The Memphis Commercial-Appeal says: "If one fly lays 4,589,600 eggs think what * break one swat would mahe." Now ?go right off and swat one of the lit tle pests. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PIC3CED UP AT1T1 OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What 1b Happening Here and There. Local Items of Personal Interest to Our Readers. Dr. J. Wilbur Reeves is visiting in Hampton, S. C. Miss Claudine Youmans is on a vis it ai. the home of Dr.. I. L. Reeves. Miss Woods, of Darlington, is the charming guest of M'iss Kitty Salley. Col. Adam H. Moss and family are spending some time on Sullivan's Is land. Boys wanted to sell the Saturday Evening -Post. Apply today at Sims' Bock Store. Miss Annie Altman has returned to Savannah, Ga., after visiting Miss Jennie Reeves. Orangeburg and surrounding ter ritory were visited by a refreshing shower on Tuesday evening. Miss Annie Fairey has gone to Co lumbia to be with Mrs. S. G. Parier, who is at the Columbia hospital for treatment. Misses Angle McLees, Helen and Annie Lee Thompson have gone to 3e:anettsville where they will spend some time with friends. Mrs. W. H. Leitch "id two child ren, of Eastman, Ga.. are in the city for a visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Heaner. Misses Helen Salley and Dot Bull les.ve in la few days for Montreat where they intend to. spend the re maining weeks of the summer. We are indebted to Mr. David B. Wolfe, of Jamison, for the a basnet of the finest peaches we have seen this year. They were delicious. It is Mr. Bryan's intention to visit Orangeburg this fall if possible and give a free talk on some subject. He will have ia rousing welcome. Dr. Edison Fairey, who is now en gaged in wor> In Baltimore, Is in the city for the week. He left the other Orangeburg boys in Baltimore well. All boys who wish to stand the Clemson College entrance examina tion are requested to bear In mind that it takes place next Friday, the 14 th. I. S. Harley is erecting a large brick stable on his lot to the rear of his three story brick building on the corner of Russell and Broughton streets. We regret to hear that some sec tions of thi3 and Oalhoun County still need rain. We hope all sections needing it will soon have refreshing showers. There will be ia joint meeting of the four missionary societies of the Methodist church Friday afternoon at the church. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. T. C. Albergotti and Miss Mae Albergotti have gone to Blacksburg on a visit to relatives, after which they will go to the mountains on North Carolina Hon. W. J. Bryan sent us by the Hon. Thos. F. Brantley a copy of the "Prince of Peace" in pamphlet form It is needless for us to say that we prize it. Miss A. O. Hiat, who has been on a visit to Columbia to see her brother Harvey Hill and to St. Matthews Is now at Dr. I. L. Reeves for a few days and will return to her home at Cot?aigeville, S. C. Rev. J. R. Townsend, colored, a membeh of the Conference of the M. E. Church, died at his home in this city on Tuesday. He served a cir cuit in this pant of the State. He is said to have been a good man. Being a member of the Finance Committee of the Grand Lodge, I. O. F. , Mr. L. H. Wannamaker will at tend a meeting of the Finance Com mittee and the Board of Trustee:; 01 the Odd Fellow's Orphan Home in Greenville on Aug. 14. Paul McMichael Chapter, U. i). O has arranged for a benefit perfor mance at the Theato this afternoon and evening. The public is urged to attend this popular play house on this occasion. The pictures adver tised for that day are very fine ones. The Orangeburg Lumber and Sup ply company has been' chartered and will commence business at an early date. The large two-story building of Edward Pauling located on the sidinys of the Southern railroad in the manufactoring district, has been leased by this company. The capital is $10.000. The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment against Jno. 0. Ed wards, former treasurer of Berkeley colnty for $">,966.23 which will be collected from the bonding company. The decision of the court sustains all the contentions of Attorney Gen eral Lyon, who represented the State at the trial. Mr. and 'Mrs. Frank Bettis and Mr. William Bettis made up a party wh? autoed from Trenton to Orangebrrg Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bettis came to visit their daughter 'Mrs. Lawrence S. Wolfe. They will rc^ turn by auto about Friday and will be accompanied by Mrs. Wolfe and Miss Frances Wolfe. Among the more recent business enterprises in Oranceburg is the At kinson Furniture Company. W. E.I Atkinson is vice president and E. C. Lide, secretary and manager. A gen eral furniture ibusiness will be con ducted. The company will occupy the store on Russell Street next to the Edisto Savings Bank. An automobile party made up of Mrs. Hesseman, Misses Bertie Mathe ney, Mattle Matheney, Nona Way, Cherrie Harvey, and Messrs. R. F. Way, H. H. Heeseman, J. Russell, Sei-, lers Rhame and Gordon Carson re cently made a trip fror Holly Hill to Charleston. They went down one day and returned the next. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS AT THE KOHN STORE. 25c Buys 3 cakes Palmolive soap?value 45c, or 1 jar 50c Palmolive cream?just right for sunburn. 10c Strong durable ginghams in plaids and checks. These sold for 12 I -2c. Don't confuse these with cheap ginghams. 10c yd. $1.98 Extraordinary values in Ladies slippers. Some sold for $2.50 & $3.00, but to clean up our stock for Fall we name this price. Small sizes are very well worth $4.0;0, In all leathers for your choosing. __ ? 10c and 12 1 -2c patterns in Val lace. These are very fine values and are well worth your purchasing. We are sure they will go with any good dress this summer. $5.00 We have a number of linen Coat Suits left which we will close out very cheaply. They are worth $7.50 to $10. In stripes and plain colors and all hand tailored. 8c 500 yards grand Foulards and Lawns, All new shades and patterns that we are closing out. Worth 12 1 2 to 15c the yard. Make up a few extra dresses from them. $1.00 We have a nice line of white skirts that sold for $1.25 to $1.75. 1 hese are grand for seashore and mountains. You surely can afford a few at this price. Linen ones all marked especially low. 12 1-2c&15c Gives you a choice of 2 values in the new "Cumfy Vest." Wc are selling just lots of these?because they have the no slip taped shoulders. Try them once?then you will always, fay ffCumfy.n THEODORE KOHN um Fill Mall &rd*fs." EXCURSION RATES =VIA: Southern Railway Account Fourth of July travel Southern Railway announces greatly reduced rates from all points, tickets will be on sale July 1, 2, 3 and 4, limited to' reach original startling point returning not later Mian mldnSgit July 8th, 1911. Rock Hill, C. Account Winthrop College Summer School. Tickets will be sold July 11th, 12th and 13th, limited July 21st, 1911. Monteagle and Sewanee, Term. Account Monteagle Bible School and Monteagle Sunday School Institute, tickets will be sold June 30th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, August 11th, 12th, and 18th, 1911, limited to reach original starting, point returning not later than Septem ber 5tll, 1911. Atlantic City, N. J Account Grand Lodge, B. P. O. E. Tickets on sale July 7th, 8th and 9th, limited to reach original starting point returning not later than July 20th, 1911. Atlantic City, N. J. Account International Convention, United Society of Christian Endeavor, tickets on sale July 3rd, 4th and 5th, limited to reach orig'inal starting point returning not later than midnight of July 19th, 1911. Huntsville, Ala. Account National Colored Primitive Baptist Convention of U. S. A., tickets on sale July 17th and 13th, limited to reach origr inal starting point returning not later than midnight July 26th, 1911. For information as'to rates, etc., apply to Ticket Agents or address: J. L. MEEK, V/. E. McGEE, Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent, Division Pass, Agent, ATLANTA, GA. CHARLESTON, S. C. The Best Buggy on Earth. is what wo claim ours is. We don'8 care what you pay you cannot get a handsomer, easier riding, better built carriage.. Take a look at it.. The more you know about buggies and their values, the more you will ad mire ours an