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028 THE WEH*. JLettcr from Mr. C. T. Dowling: Des scriptive of his Journey. 1692 Miles out on the Atlantic Ocean. \ Monday, March 14. 1904. Dear Times and Democrat, and through you to my friends in the county. I am at sea?how do I know what to say? I want to give you my trip from the time I left home so I will begin at Norway, S. C. I left i home on Monday, Feb. 29, taking my wife and little girl, with me as far as Columbia. Now the hard time comes to tell them goodbye for three months. This done, and after a few hours more in Columbia I boarded the Seaboard Florida Limited at 9.25 o'clock Tues day night, arriving at Washington at s 11 o'clock Wednesday. I passed the rest of Wednesday in the two houses of Congress and the Congressional Library. Of the things in Wasing ton which attracted my attention most was a marble statue of Roger Williams, lue mau who did the most good among' the Indians when this country was being settled and the great advocate of sou) liberty. From Washington to Baltimore on | Thursday. Here is where occurred the great tire of which we have read so much about lately. That portion known as the fire district is certainly a vast ma;s of ruins. High brick walls are being thrown down and in I one teu or twelve story building there were men in the top story knocking the brick out of the steel frame in order to rebuild it. But you hardly miss what has been swept away by the flames for the city is thoroughly awake, active and progressive. Balti more reminds one of Charleston, our chief city, in its physical appearance, narrow crooked streets paved mostly with stone. ! I went the same day from Balti more to Philadelphia. I called at the American Baptist Publishing House and saw Bibles, papers, Teachers, and quarterlies being made. The Teacher, for.example, is printed on both sides of a long sheet of paper and then is put into a folding machine which folds it into its pages, and out comes the book except the cover which is put on by hand. Leaving Philadelphia the next day after arriving there I came to New York on Friday. There was plenty of heavy ice in the Hudson when we crossed, from the railroad station in Jefsy City. I almost froze before I found where I wanted to go. The first thing to greet me in New Ycrk was horse cars. I got on one and went somcwheie?every thing in an awful rush aud the policemen seemed to be in the sim* fix?rushed, and when directions were given they were evidently not intended for a man who was lost. They seemed like, German or some other language ror wnat did I know about this street, that street, Park Avenue, and the like. I was in search of the Broadway Central Hotel and after going into a store and buying a pair of gloves, for my hands were nearly frozen, 1 had time to get good directions, so at last I found myself. And after staying in New York two or|three days 1 became more accus tomed to the rush and found out that it is not the knock down and drag, out city that I had it pictured and as other folks had said. One other thing 1 was surprissd to know in wicked New York; 1 asked one of the maids in the hotel Sunday morning if I.could get one of them to sew some buttons on my overcoat to whioh she replied: "tomurrow I guess the maid in your part of the building will do so. We try to keep Sunday as best we can.'' I did not want the work done on Sunday, but was glad 1 asked for I found out the attitude toward \ Sunday in a very busy section cf New York. The pool,parlcr aud bar were Closed also. Now in our Southern city j where our great Theological Institu tion is located, pool rooms and bar' rooms are wide, open all day Sunday.! New York is not so bad after all. As soon as I got up (which is never j soon) on Tuesday. March S, the day of ! sailing, after breakfast I went to the pier io lloboken where our floating! palace was ready for us to come in. J We are sailing by the North German vessel Grusser Kurf?rst. This palace is a little town out in the ocean. A town?ye>. for there are more people ! on this ship than live in most of the j towns in our county. There are S04 J passengers and J10 crew, making the) total population of our little sea j village 1214. 1 have a house in this j vilage known by number and when 1 j get up 1 have to walk about two squares (Norway blocks) before I get j to breakfast. After breakfast I usually; go to the up town cigar store and get . a good cigar then I loaf down street (.deck) talking with one here and one there and meeting strangers almost every day. We are not crowded in j our vilage. I have been sea sick for several?clays. and a very suggestive picture on that 1 saw yesterday: A man was leaning over the rail paying tribute, but the picture was described as looking for land. I then, was looking for laud for several days or casting bread upon the water where 1 hadn't oughto. 1 am convalescent now. To describe the sea is beyond the pen. While in the Gulf stream the waves were very high aud the white caps crowned every wave,but with a few days sailing we are in peaceful waters and to lock out up.m the ocean it appears as smooth and harmless as any ordinary pond, bat our little village is rocked all the time. But a aew scene is appearing in the distance?Madeira is showing up on the horizon as a cloud. The cloud like appearance comes nearer and near er until we can see the houses appear ing as tin cans on the hillsides of a dump; and soon we were in the calm waters of the harbor of Fuochal. Our ship did not go to a dock but anchord half uod? probably from the shore and small i Icrs took us to the most beau til'; * , it must be) cf all the world, r .:. is a (cood introduc tion tu Iii t u.ital customs, ways of living, etc. But to describe this place is beyond mv ability. We had, up to the time we set sail from > v " rork, been on water eight days till - e reached the Madeiras. Our soiled .ie was, arrive at Funchal 12 ro. March Iii, aud just to the minute of that hour the mighty en gines of our vessel were turned off. It was my pleasure to go up the mountain side 2,000 feet and take the famous slide of two mi..2 down the mountain. The slide in nothing more than the streets of the city but it is so steep thatla sled like basket will slide very rapidly dowD. We amid see on our slide down, cane be ing gathered, roses, lillies, japonicas etc in bloom. Oranges, bananas, growing and ripe, a paradise of dow ers and saleable truck. After one days staty at Madeira we are out for Gibraltar where 1 will mail this letter. We are due there early Saturday morning, March 19. It is now 4 o'clock with me, but it is only dinner time in Orangeburg. C. T. Dowling. Death of Miss Minnie Gilinore. Miss Minnie Gilmore, eldest daugh ter of the late Dr. J. L. B. Gilmore,died at the residence of her brother, Mr. Dennis W. Gilmore, at Holly Hill, on last Thursday afternoon, after an ill ness of two months or more. Not withstanding her long sickness, -her death was unexpected and a great shock to her relatives and friends, by whom she was greatly beloved. Miss Gilmore was a lady of charming per sonality, and was very popular with all who came in contact with her. She was a member of the Methodist church, and was zealous in all good works. She leaves two brothers, Mr. D. W. Gilmore and Dr. J. L. B. Gil more, to mourn her death. In the death of this most excellent lady the community in which she lived has lost one of its best members. To the be reaved members of her family we ex tend our heartfelt condolence. Having had the pleasure of knowing intimately their sainted dead we can fully ap preciate their irreparable loss. But/ they have the consolation of knowing that in the upper and better world, where she awaits them, there will be a happy reunion when lifo's iitful feyer is over with them. Knights of Pythias. v A New lodge, Knights of Pythias, has been installed at Cameron. The grand lodge officers present and parti cipating in the installation of the lodge were Grand Chancellor J. M. Knight of Sumter, Grand Master at Arms J. A. Berry of Orangeburg and Grand Inner Guard Geo. W. Beeves of Branchville. The officers of the new lodge are: C. J. Rast, chancellor commander; S. J. Summers, vice chan cellors; M. R. Evans, prelate; C. D. Bull, master of work; F. I. Culler, master of exchequer; W. A. itast, keeper of records and seal; H. L. Tay lor, master of nuance; A. O. Rickcn baker, inner guard; H. A. Ulmer, outer guard. After the installation a splendid supper was served and the occasion enjoyed by all. There was a lodge of Knights of Pythias at Cam eron several year but it disbanded and the members went to the Elloree lodge, but came back to the Cameron lorige with the reorganization. This makes the tenth lodge Grand Chan cellor Knight has installed in the ten months of his administration and speaks well for him. The gain in mem bership for the grand domain of South Carolina as far this Pythian year has been over 1,000. A Treat i n Store. Amusement, brisk, breezy and true. Capt. Charles H. Stanley expects to be in Orangeburg two eveniDgs with his magnificent moving pictures. (Edison's latest and best) illustrated original songs ect, ect. He bas trav eled in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales scoring successes both at home and abroad, He comes with the best of credentials, and, moreover is truly "a man with a mission.1' Rev. G. P. Watson -and Rev. W. I. Herbert endorse the work he has done in Chester and ? Columbia. One reporter says: "We could but notice how he captivates h;s audience at the beginning and holds attention to the close. His illustrated songs are as original as ins addresses and tuuch many that nothing else could. His addresses on Xaarnan the Leper, the Prodigal Son and his Life Story are unique as be attacks the follies of the day and drives the truth home with abounding good humor." We be speak for him a hearty welcome and a full attendance at the court house on Monday and Tuesday evenings, April the 11th and 12th. Admission at the door 15 cents for grown people, 10 cents for children. A Drama oi Heart Interest. In "Why Women Sin," the author, Will C. Murphey, succeeded in writ ing a play full of heart interest, thril ling incidents, sensational climaxes and good comedy, without losing a thread of the intricate plot and novel story. All of the scenes are laid in New York City, and the audience is given an opportunity to witness some of the greatest dramatic situations ever attempted on the stage. Upon its recent production in the metrop olis, the press and public were un animous in pronouncing this a truly wonderful play, inasmuch that while it is sensational to the extreme there is nothing suggestive or immoral in the entire production. The attention of the audience is held throughout the entire performance, and aside from the serious interest of the play, sufficient comedy situations are thrown in to keep the audience well balanced between laughter and tears. Lovers of sensational drama should not fail to see this magnificent pro duction at Academy of Music on Thursday.April 7. Ijist of Letters. L'st of unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Oraogeburg, S. O, for the week ending April 4, 1!)04: Lisbon Baker, J. W. Baxter,. Miss Lavinia Barnes, .Mrs. 11. P. Bell, Wil liam Burkhard, Mrs. Ella Carmichael, Miss Sophie Crawford, John Dickson, (Darling Dykes, Jim Dandy, Martiu Edwins, Mrs. Beler Felder, Herbert Fcllccl, MissTillieHarris,C. S. Jones, Gilbert Johaes, Peter Jackson, Wil liam Marvin, J. H. Moore, Elax Moye, Miss Lugenia More, Mrs. Alice Mc Michaei, W. V. Oliver. Jefsion Palin, H. D. Rowe, W. E. Rowe, Miss Mirer Robinson, I. G. Stroman, Mrs. Sallie Sanders, Geo. Stewart, Walter Scott, Mrs. Leila Shuler, Julius 1'pgrow, Dan Wadkin, Miss Maggie Westbury, Miss Etener Zeigler. Persons calling for the above letters will sav they are advertised. A. D. Webster, postmas ITEMS OF INTEREST Gathered from Town and Country Condensed for Busy Headers. Sunday was a bad day for Easter bonnets. There was a heavy white frost yes terday morning. How does your garden look after the recent cold spell? Last Friday being Good Friday the graded-schoM gave holiday. For the last few days the weather has been decidedly winterish. Don't fail to see the ureat drama "Why Women Sin" to-morrow night. Best play ever given by Amateurs. "My Friend from India." April 21. Mr. H. VonOshen has just received a carload of the High Grade Goldsboro buggies. The Easter services at the dilferent churches on Sunday morning were largely attended. "My Friend from India" will be presented at the opera house on April 21, by local talent. Mr. Fred N. Rickenbaker announc es himself as a candidate for re-elec tion to the office of Coronor. P. T. Hildebrand announces him self as a candidate for re-election as Solicitor of the First Circuit. The date, April 21, attraction, "My Friend xfrom India," by the Orangeburg Dramatic Association. County Treasurer A. D. Fair an nounces himself as a candidate for re-election to the office he now holds. Mr. S. R. Mellichamp announces himself in this issue as a candidate for the office of County Superinten dent of Education. Mr. D. M. Westbury makes his an: nouncement in this issue as a candi date for re-election to the office of County Commissioner. Superintendent of Education E. H. Houser, announces himself in this issue as a candidate for re-election to the office he now holds. A South Carolina girl takes a pro minent part in "Why Women Sin," which appears at Academy of Music to-morrow (Thursday) night. Mr. Olin M. Dantzler, County Sup ervisor announces himself in this issue as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Supervisor. Mrs. Stone, Messes Madge Edwards, and Pearl Thomas both of Eu tawville, paid our city a visit last week, being the guests of Mrs. D. C. Hayden. Mr. W. W. Lumpkin of Columbia will deliver an address at the Court' house on Friday evening April 15, for the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church. The lecture delivered by Miss Matilda Fletcher was enjoyed by quite a large crowd on Monday night. The lecture was given for the benelit of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The Easter egg hunt given by the ladies of the Baptist Church on last Friday afternoon was very much en joyed by a large number of children and grown folks. A nice little sum was realized. Mr. A. C. VanOrsdel surprised his many friends by "taking unto himself a wife." On Sunday afternoon in Columbia he and Miss Sallie Stanley were married by Rev. W. I. Herbert at the ?ome of the brides' parents. &The Orangeburg Automobile com pany received a commission on Mon day. This company will sell and re pair autos. The capital stock is $1, 500 and. the corporators arc A. C. Andrews, John McNamara and W. C. j Wolfe. f Mr. E. A. /.eigler, who has been Clerk-in the dispensary for several j years, was elected at the recent meet I ing of the County Board of Control as Dispenser. Mr. /eigler takes the place of Capt. J. II. Chilly, who recently re signed. An Exchange says: "Why Women Sin*' tells of the eltorLs of a good woman to master a passion for a man of the world. Yet the story is pure, there is not an immoral or sug gestive line in it, and the whole leaves a good moral impression on the mind." On last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. B. P. Pennington on Hampton Street Miss Grace Penning ton and Mr. Harvy F. Williams were happily married. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A Clifton. Only a few intimate friends witnessed the happy event. Band of Hope will have their picnic on next Saturday, April 9th, in Webster's grove. Baskets ! and lunch boxes will be brought to i the Methodist church at 10 o'clock I and carried from there to the grounds. ' Let all parents and teachers unite in giving the young folks a happy outing. "Why Women Sin" will be the I week's attraction at the Academy of 1 Music and will be produced on Thurs ' day night. The press criticisms indi cate quite a strong attraction and it has been t ermed a sermon in drama. .One of the cast, is Miss Kuker, of Florence, who is making a name for ' herself on the staj:e. On Sunday morning at the resi : dence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. .John IT. Robinson. Miss Mary i Julia, and Mr. George Thomas were quietly married by Rev. J. A. Clifton. Only a few intimate friends of both parties being present. The bridal party left at ten o'clock for a trip to Washington and other points. Don't forget the fancy work sale and concert at the residence of Mrs. John Cart. The. sale will take place in thealternoon, after which ice cream and cake will be sold. The concert will be guen in the evening by some of the best talent in the city and will no doubt be largely attended. The entertainment is for the benefit of the Episcopal church. On last Friday the election for municipal otlicers at St. Matthews was held. The old incumbents were re-elected without, opposition. Dr. W. T. C. Bates, inteudent, and as war dens Messrs. J. S. Wannamaker. D. W. Herlong, C. F. Feigler and J5. Jacobson: than whom as a whole it would be difficult to secure for the protection and furtherance of the town's interests more satisfactory offi cers. Called to Another Field. _ Rev. E. M. Lightfoot, pastor of tbe Baptist church here, returned home a few days ago after a ten days' visit to Newark, N. J. The trip was made at the request of a strong church there and while there they urged him to accept the pastorate of their church. He could or would not accept at the time and they left the matter open giving him some time to make his decision in tbe matter. The Newark church is the second in size and strength in the city, is one of the ten Baptist churches there, and the call is a well deserved compliment to Mr. Lightfoot's ability. Mr. Light foot has not spoken to his church here on the subject nor has be referr ed to it except to a few of his close friends. It is said that the salary would be at least twice that received here besides other tempting induce ments. Mr. Lightfoot is a native of Pennsylvania and lived at the north until attaining manhood, so that he is thoroughly familiar with that section of the country, but is now in love with our fdir southland. He has just completed his second year's work here, having come here from Waynesville, N. C, over the protest of that church, it being loath to give him up. Mr. Lightfoot is a young man, full of energy and zeal, a tireless worker, a deep thinker, fluent speaker and a man who never shirks his duty but ! denounces all crime and evil as he sees tit. The two years of his ministry j here have been most successful, per ! feet harmony prevailing and the mem bership of the church considerably in creased. Both Mr. and Mrs. Light i foot are much admired here and in ! turn have many dear friends, so that j they are loath to leave and it is prob | able that the Mattering cali will not j be accepted. It is the universal wish j in this community that Mr. Light ! foot will see his way clear to decline j tbe call to Newark and remain here. ' He has many friends here in all ! denominations who would regret to see him leave._ A Panic Party. At St. Matthews on last Tuesday week Miss Etta Huggins entertained a few young people with a very enjoy i able panic parly. She was assisted in receiving and intertaining her guests by Mrs. W. Welch. The recep tion hall and parlors were rendered bright and beautiful by bamboo vines i and spiral wreaths. The quiet beauty of the rooms was in marked contrast to the confusion of voices calling cor ners on different stocks. Finally when excitement had reached its height members of the exchange were sud i denly reminded of the fact that there {are better things in life than the mere I acquisition of wealth?for then it was I that a tempting fruit course was ser j ved. After musn and chatter good byes were said and the gay party hied j home with pleasant memories to keep j them company. Those present were: j Misses Ida Jacobson, Mack, Ilarley, j Able, Lucia Bee Able, and Murray: j Messrs. VV. C. Tucker, J. M. Hutto, I Clarence Zeigler, H. Kellar, Albert Able, W. Fair and n. Paulling. ! Chnrch Corner Stone Laying. ? Under the energetic and enthusias tic leadership of Rev. S. A. Nettles, the Methodist congregation of Branch ville is going right ahead with the work of erecting their new brick church. They are losing no time in the matter, for work on the building I has already been commenced, and the laying of the corner stone is to take i place on Friday, April 15th. They I propose to make this day memorable I in the history of the town, and it is j confidently expected that the largest I crowd ever in Branchville will be pres jent that day. Bishop W. W. Duncan I has already said he would be present I and lay the stone.' He wi'l no doubt I also deliver an address. A great oc casion is being prepared for, and the program of exercises will be very in , teresting. The ladies will furnish dinner at some convenient place, and ; all who can go will be cared for. The presence of Bishop Duncan ana his address will no doubt be. sufficient to draw a large crowd, and a pleasant occasion generally is to be expected, : for chose Branchville folks never j do [ tu ings by halves._ The Order of Elks. The Orangeburg lodge, B. P. 0. E., i at their last meeting elected the fol j lowing oilicers for tbe ensuing year: L. H. Wannauaaker, Jr., exalted 1 ruler; W. G. Smith, grand leading ; knight: Thos. F. Brantlev, grand lec turing knight; Dr. J. M. Oliver, es ! teemed loyal knight: W. L. Clover, I secretary, and H. C. Wannamaker ! treasurer. Exalted Ruler Wannamaker j was elected to represent the lodge at I the coming session of the grand lodge j in Cincinnati in June. The Orange j burg lodge was installed in February I with 28 members. Since then 12 ap j plications have been passed on and j there are several more in the hands of j the committees. The lodge has secur ; ed the hall on the third lloor of the ! Dibble building, corner of Russell and 1 Market .streets. This is a line loca ; tion and admirably suited for the I Elks, as there are other rooms on this j lloor convenient for club purposes. ! The lodge does not, however, contem i plate establishing the club for sever al months yet._ A Small Fire. 1 On Sunday morning at 4:.'>0 o'clock jan alarm from Box 4<i aroused our ! sleeping firemen. The tire was on ; Glover street, orginating in a small j four room frame building owned by : Mr. Barney W. Williams and occupied 1 by twu young men who were sleeping 1 there to take care of the property. ! The whole building was ablaze when jone of the young men discovered the fire and by the time alarm had ! been sounded our firemen arrived, the : flame had communicated to the dwell j ing of Mrs. Otis Meyers, next door. ! Mr. Williams' house was entirely con sumed and Mrs. Meyers' had the roof i burned off. Everything in the house : was saved. We understand ttiat Mr. i Williams had $250 and Mrs. Meyers i $iiO0 insurance. - 1 Little Helen, who plays the child I part, "Mazie,''in "Why Women Sin," j M. W. Taylor's big production of Will IC. Murphy's sensational society ! drama, is one of the best child act resses on the American stage. The part of "Mazie" is not an easy one to play as it is rilled with genuine path os, but little Helen wins the hearts of the audience at every performance. OUR COMPANIES INSPECTED. The Splendid Military Organization of Orangeburg and Their History. r'The Edisto Rifles and the Tillman Volunteers, our two local military companies, were inspected by Col. J. M. Patrick, and Inspector General of the State, and Ca.pt., Gilmore, of the United States Army on last Wednes day. The Tillman Volunteers w re inspected on the court house square in the afternoon in the presence of quite a large crowd, while the Edisto Riflss were inspected at their armory in the evening. The Tillman Volunteers passed muster with 45 rank and file, while the Edisto Rifles passed with 61, being the largest company inspected so far tnis season by these officers. The Edisto Rifles are a historic com pany, their organization dating back prior to the Confederacy and the men now on its roll are the sons and grand sons of those who wore the gray and were part of the incomparable infan try of Lcc and Jackson. The Edisto Rifles also served in the Spanish war. The Tillman Volunteers were organ ized ten years ago and Capt. J. II. ClaHy deserves much credit for the fine company he has, he having been in command ever since the organiza tion. A great many members of this company served in the Spanish war. In addition to the inspection of the companies, Col. D. 0. Herbert and several of his stall and field officers of the Second regiment were present and were also mustered and inspected. The officers with the colonel were: O. B. Ib sjnger, captain and adjutant; J. W. Fairey, Jr., captain and quar termaster; A. C. Doyle, captain and commissary; Rev. E. M. Lichtfoot, captain and chaplain: Dr. M. G. Sal ley, major and surgeon; Frank M. DeMars, quartermaster sergeant, and J. W. Culler, major commanding first battalion. The following are the names of the Edisto Rifles who were present and passed inspection: J. A. Berry, Captain. J. P. Mnseley, First Lieutenant. F. L. DeMars, Second Lieutenant. R. It. Aycrs, First Sergeant. A. W. HolTman, Second Sergeant. W. D. Berry, Third Sergeant. W. E Atkinson, Fourth Sergeant. C H. Glaze, Fifth Sergeant. A. A. Scott, Q. M. Sergeant. W. M. Richardson, First Corporal. II. M. Fairey, Second Corporal. J. K. Stoudenmirc, Third Corporal. W. W- Dukes, Fourth Corporal. C. Sorentrue, Fifth Corporal. J. L. Ayers, Sixth Corporal. H. M. Hesse man, Artificer. A. T. Wannamaker, Musican. J. M. McMichael Musician. F. F. Vogt, Chief Cook. Privates. J. M. Albcrgotti. A. N. Aviuger. H. 0. Ayers. Clifford Berry. L. O. Berry. B. O. Berry. J. S. Bellinger. J. S. Blanche. F. B. Brantly. W. P. Brunson, Jr., Norman Bull. J. C. Covar._ H. E Copes. W. W. Crum. G. K. Dickert. E. M. Grady. D. J. Hydrick. W. L. Harley. W. G. Hairier. E. W. llouser. W. G. lnabinct. E. A. loabioet. W. II. Izlar. II. (). S. Jackson. Geo. I?. Kortj >hn. S. W. Levendahl. Joe Marcus. E. II. Mixon. Hubert Reeves. C. A. Rennick? r. A. E. Ltlckcnbaker. !! >? iry Riggs. G. K. Shirer. G. K. Salley. M. L. Silley. W. D. Sturgeon. L. C. Wannamaker. L. H. Wannamaker, Jr., T. t\ Weeks. M. N. Wolfe. J. H. Whetsell. W. M. Perreyclear. The following are the names of the Tillman Volunteers who were present and passed inspection. J. n. Clafley, Captain. S. R. Boone, First Lieutenant. EL. W. Lathrop, Second Lieutenant. II. H. Westherry, First Sergeant. vV. Y>". iviuiei inie, Second Sergeant. II. S. /.eigler, Third Sergeant. E. E. Culler, Fourth Sergeant. ('. J. Inabinet, Fifth Sergeant. J. M. Antley, Q. M. Sergeant. W. L. Palmer, First Corporal. K. (). Smoak, Second Corporal. J. G. Smith, Third Corporal. P. T. Shuler, Fourth Corporal. W. 11. Palmer, Fifth Corporal. Privates. C. B. Albright. K. 11. Antley. Ceo Harsh. ?enton Bell. Allen Bochette. A. J. Bollen. Jake Bozard. C. F. Browning. K. 1?. Culler. I). B. Carter. J. M. Dantzler. C. 11. Dickson. J. M. Edwins. McQueen Forrest. L. 1'. Fogle. J. C. Holman. M. Jeurdugs. W. K. Jones. I). H. Judy. Frank Kimy. M. L. Lane. W. Norman. J. B. < ?wens. J. M. Owens. J. R. (i'Cain. M. Rickenbaker. E. M. Rickenbaker. .I.A. Robinson. J. P. Ruple. Geo. Riley. S. R. Smoak. T. R. Smith. I'. T. Shuler. P. F. Shuler. T. C. Shuler. M. W. Shuler. C. P. Shuler. A. Shuler. A. A. Syfrett. A. Weeks. Z. M. Wolfe. T. C. Williamson. C. S. Williams. D. A. Williamson. E. A. Zeigler. J. A. Smoak. TS. B. Gardner. J. M. Rice. M. I. Bennerker. Dick Hilderbrand. J. M. Miller. Death of Mr. A. C. Bruce. The young may die, the old must die, and th> wisest of us know not how soon, bearing the meridian of life, with the promise of a long and useful career before him, and enjoy ing the confidence and respect of loyal friends, and a confiding family, A. Clinton Bruce, was called hence to a higher and nobler sphere. The uni versality of death does not lessen its terrors. The living know that they shall die, is the vuice of revelation which sings in m mraful cadence in every ear. Into every grave we gaze with new astonishment, aud over the lifeless form of every friend we stand in silence nd amazement. As the years pass like Summer Clouds, one after another of those whom we have known and esteemed, enter the dark valley of the shadow of death and de part to that undiscovered Country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Tne subject of this notice was about thirty-four years of age, and a Consis tent member of the Mothodist church, and he died as he had lived?a good man, and his greatest mounment will be the heritage he* has lefo his family in the example of a faithful Christian life. Oar esteemed friend was a stundent in tbe College of Phar macy in Charleston, 1 90 1 and 1902, and would have graduated in March 1903, but while attending College, he con tracted the fatal malady, consump tion, and was compelled to return to his home in Branchviile, where he died on last Wednesday. With a calmness that is born of Christian for titude he faced tbe-ordeal of his dis sjlution, and his spirit laid olf its mortal coil and passed over the river, giving us the assurance that the bright star of earthly existence had only sunk into the more brilliant dawn of a new and better life. .1. 31. B. Shibboleth Lodge. On Tuesday evening of last week Shibboleth lodge, No. 28, A. F. M., this city, met in special communica tion for the purpose of raising three fellowcraft to the sublime degree of master Mason. The lodges at St. Matthews and Branchville had been invited to be present aud at least 40 members of these two lodges accepted the invitation. Shibboleth lodge en joys quite a reputation for the thoroughness with which it confers the dpgrers and work wa< much en joyed by all. Worshipful Master R. H. Jennings raised the fellowcraft to master Masons after which Hon. John R. Bellinger, grand master, who was present, delivered a most appropriate address. After the degrees were con ferred all adjourned to the banquet hall where an elegant course supper was served by the ladies of the Episco pal church. After the supper, Grand Master Bellinger was called on tot owing to the lateness of the hour re sponded briefly. Shibboleth Lodge is one of the most flourishing lodges in the State. In the last two or three years a large number of excellent young men of this city and surround ing country have been "raised",in this lodge. Granted Bail. The Columbia State says R. W. Mc Daniel, who killed Lee Nee^e. the town marshal of Swansea Christmas eve, 1902, has been granted i ail in the sum of $5,000 by Judge Ernest Hary. The case was beard Monday in the court house in this city. 'I" t argument in favor of hail was IhvX the jury had indeed found McDaniel guilty of murder but had recommend ed the convicted man to the mercy of I the court and thus bad put Icsmfon j record as believing tho crime not to ? lie deserving of capital punishment. The case has attracted attention be cause the defendant is of good family and connected with some of the best families in the State. He had gone to the penitentiary to serve his term i when mainlv through the. efforts of Mr. Leroy E. Ybunians he secured a j stay of sentence pending an appeal to the supreme court. Disease in the ! supreme court was handled with skill land the petition for a new trial was 'ganted. McDaniel will have no I trouble to secure bail. Court meets ? In Lexington within a few weeks. I when no doubt, Mr. McDaniel will ' promptly secure an acquittal. Deatli of Mrs. M. A. Hughes. On March 2i), our mother Mary A. ' Hughes, wife of Morgan L. Hughes of j Livingston, answered to deaths call ' in a manner pleasing to her God and j friends. She was nearing her 72nd j year of which about 5? of these found ! her a member of the Methodist church, j Amidst her weaknesn, suffering and : pains, she would sweetly smile and I exclaim "Sweet Heaven" with jest' i dilations indexing some beautiful j sccane of which no eye but hers ^:cu!d ! behold and pressingly requesting a:l , her children, relatives and friends to "Meet tier in Heaven."' And at that sad moment when her light was rad . ing her cheerful expressions impressed ; us that she would occationally catch ja glimmer cf a Convoy of Angles or ] the glories of Heaven. She showed j us how a Christian mother could die. j which satisfies me more then the I wealth of this world. May we ever i cheerish her memory and obey her I tare-well words as she sweetly, gently, : passed the gait-way to eternal life. Jesus can make a dying bed as soft as downy pillows are. Her Son. on account of various conditions t' 1 entertainment to be given, for ; : 'it of the organ fund of the !?': churo i has to be changed ?' doesday 6th to Monday 11th, Ice cream, cake and fancy articles will be sold in the afternoon. At night during the intermission ice 53 'uto and cake will be sold and fancy im les auctioned. An excellent r u.ical treat will be furnished at night. At that time 25 cents admis sion will be charged. Tickets now ot sale. The program has already beer published. A DENMARK TRAGEDY. Body of Mr. W. M. Lucas Found with a Gunshot Wound in Breast. Denmark had quite a sensation last week, an account of which will be found below, which we take from the Bamberg Herald. It seems that on last Friday night two negroes going into Denmark, between the Peterson cottage and water tank, on the Sea board Air Line, discovered some one lying in the road, apparently drunk or dead, and reported the matter to Mr. C. H. Hutto, who, upon in vestigation, found it to be the dead body of Mr. Willie Lucas, who lived on Mr. J. D. Turner's place, just out of town. Upon further investigation it was learned that Mr. Lucas had been murdered by some person un known. He was shot in the right breast, the ball going through the body and lodging in the skin on the opposite side. The coat which he wore was burned with powder. Lucas was last seen a short while before the killing with Mr. John Love, his brother-in-law, recently of this sec tion, but now of the Blackville sec tion, where he lives on Mr. Simon Brown's place. The negroes who heard the shot saw a large man stand ing by the bcdy with a mule and bug gy, and it is reported that there is another party who saw Messrs. Love and Lucas in a buggy just after they crossed the railroad track, in about two hundred yard of where Lucas was killed. The evidence against Mr. Love is very strong, and his state ments as to his whereaoouts are very conllicting. Magistrate S. G. Ray has empannelled a jury and wjill hold an injuest at live o'clock Monday after noon, as Coroner Bessiugcr is sick and unable to attend to the matter. Mr. Love is in the guard house, awaiting the investigation and verdict of the jury of inquest. News froin^ North. The bazaar held at the high school building last Friday night was a great success and an occasion of rare pleas ure and enjoyment. Delightful music was rendered throughout the evening. The old and the young gave themselves over to the highest order of innocent fun and the refreshments were such as to satisfy the most fastidious. The 'ladies deserve much credit for giving such a pleasant entertainment, the net proceeds of which were about $65.00, which will go towards building a Bap tist parsonage here. Miss Emma Harley, who has been on a visit of several weeks to relatives in Orangeburg, returned home last Friday. The Misses Livingston and Leyseth came home from the Columbia Female College to spend Easter. Our clever depot agent, M. E. Sisk, went to Ashville last week on busi ness. Many of our citizens attended Easter picnics at nearby points last Saturday. The farmers in this section are now busy on their farms, which makes our town a little quiet. Some of our business men are agita ting the matter of establishing a bank here. Our town is in need of a bank, and we hope to see one here at an early day. A new barber shop will soon be opened here in a brick building that is now being built for the purpose. North, S. C. G. W. R. Family Mileage Tickets. Commencing March 25, the Sea board Air Line railway, in compliance with the new law, have on sale 1,000 mile family tickets, good for the use of the immediate members of one family, between stations, within the state of South Carolina, on the line of the Seaboard Air Line railway. These ! tickets are sold at $25 and are limited to one year from date of issue. The popular interchangeable book, good over twenty-three different lines, will continue on sale under same condi tions as heretofore. For further in formation apply to Seaboard agents or address Jas. W. Stewart, traveling passenger agent, Columbia, S. C. Pneumonia May lie Prevented. If a cold lingers, there is danger of pneumonia. If LaGrippe leaves the Jungs in an inflamed condition, there is great danger of pneumonia. Pre Ivent this fatal disease by using Ry Idale's Elixir: it, cures colds quickly 'and leaves the throat and lungs sound". It is the best remedy for that peculiar ! inflamed condit ion of the lungs that so frequently follows LaGrippe. This ! modern scientific throat and lung : remedy is a safe remedy tor young and old, in all throat and lung diseases. A. C. Dukes, druggist. To Have and to Hold. j To have ai d to hold a beautiful com I plexion is desired by every woman, young or o'd. Few women are blessed with nature's most desired gift?a ; good complexion: hut every woman can i improve her complexion by the judic ! ious use of Bydale's Liver Tablets. These Tablets prevent the blood be coming ladened with bile which de j p. sits in the skin layers, causing t hat i muddy appearance called a had om Iplexion. They make the skin clear and white, the eyes bright, t he step bouyant. They are pleasant to take, pleasant in effects. Fifty Chocolate coat I'd Tablets in each box. I'rice 25c per box. A.C. Dukes, druggist. Tin; lii-Hi Family Salve. DeWitt's Witch Hazel gives instant relief from Burns, cures Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Eczema, Tetter and all abra sions of the skin. In buying Witch Hazel Salve it is only necessary to see tiiat you get the genuine DeWitt's and a cure is certain. There are many cheap counterfeits on the market, all of which are worthless, and quite a few are dangerous, while DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salves is perfectly harm less and cures. Sold by Dr. .1. G. Wannamaker. Faster Flections. The following were elected to serve the Chutch of the Bedemer for one year beginning May 1st. Wardens-James F. Izlar. T. O. S. Dibble. Vestrymen?E. R. Walter, W. V". Izlar, W. S. Linning. Deputies to Council?Jas. F. Izlar, Thos. M. Baysor. Card of Thanks. Mrs. W. Yancy Sherrad and chil dren desire to return their heartfelt thanks to their kind friends and neighbors for their numerous acts of kindness shown them during the ill ness and death of their loved one. Respectfully, Mrs. W. Y. Sherrad and Children. Ninety Six, S. O.