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ttMKHAL SESSIONS. CASESDISPO?EDOF -VT TBEL5LTE TEBtt OF COU?T. - As Usual Kmc of che * ceased Parties The Qfollowlng are the cases tried at the term of court held here last week. Judge Pardy presided and1 Solicitor Hidsbraud was on hand to see that no guilty man escaped Toe court convened on Monday, the 8:h instant, and adjourned on Saturday, the 13 ?h Instant. A number or oise* were carried over to the next term, which will be held In May. The first cae tried was tl a", against John Baldr clr, onarged wkn as-ault and battery with intent to kill. Bdd rick is the negro that amused himself some time last summer trying to kill other negroes in the Elloree s. ctioa for allowing his wife, fixm whom re . ?} was seperated, to visit tneir homes. He Shot men and women until be was shot down and captured. Among his victims was an infant, who nad one o its arms shot off while in its mother's arms by the desperad \ He was in dicted in three cases and plead guilty In each case. He was sentenced to ten years at hard labor in the peniten tiary. The second case was against Joe Wfcaley, who was charged with grand laroeny. Sometime last year Wnaley broke into the store of Dr. L. M. Abie at St. Matthews. It did cot take the jury long to find Wbaley guilty, and he was t-entenced to three years on the chain gang or at hard labor in the pen itentiary by the merolful judge 'The third case was against Prince Blake, charged with grand laroeny from the peison. Lasc year sometime Sam Whittemore brought some cotton '' to Orangeburg and sold it, and after laying in a copious supply of whiskey, ook the train for Charleston to see the sights. 01 the train be fell in with Blake, woo had also boarded the train at Orangeburg. By the time the train reaoued Branohvllle Blake had gone through Whittemore and had relieved biun of some sixty five dollars. At Branchvllle Whittemore got Somewhat over his drunken stupor and finding his money gone tcjuaed Blake of being the thief. He vehe mently protested his Innocence, but appearanee were against him, and he . was arrested, and on bding searched the money wa3 found in his sack, where it is certain Whittemore did not put it, and the jury convicted Blake in short order. He was sent to penitentiary or the chain gang for five years. ? The fourth case was against Lem uel Lincoln, charged with stealing a hioyoie from J. W. Moseley at Branch vllle. He denied the theft, but the jury was not impressed with his de nial, and convicted him. He was sen tenced to one year in the penitentiary or on tbe chain gang and pay, a fiae of one dollar. The fifth o&se called was against William Livingston, an eighteen year old colored boy, who plead guilty to " the onarge of assault with an attempt to ravish. Livingston's in-ended vic tim was a white lady who luck ily escaped from the clutches of the licentious scoundrel. Such wretches as Livingston richly deserve hanging, but as he failed to eccomplish his hell ish purpose that penalty could not be inflicted on him. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for fifteen years at hard labor. y The sixth case was that of Foster Felder, charged with house breaking and la:ceny, and the seventh case was against Jim Rutland, a white lad, charged with tbe same offense. Both were convioted or plead guilty, and Felder, who is colored, was given only six months on tbe cbain gang, while Rutland, tbe white lad, was given three years on the chain gang or at hard labor in the penitentiary. Iu the face of a case like this, we don't see how any one oan say that tbe negro cin't get the same showing in our courts that the white man gets. The eighth case was against Thorn as Hopkins, who came to Orangeburg County as an attaohe of a fl/ing jen ny. It seams that Hopkins' cish ran short, and he attempted to supple ment his earnings by breaking into and robbing a store at St. Matthews. The jury convited Hopkins of house breaking and robbery and the J udge sentenced him to seven years bard labor in the penitentiary. When Hop kins gets out he had better stick to fiyirg jannies. The ninth case was a charge of house > breaking and grand laroeny against Willis Lewis, John Williams and Elijah General, who broke in and robbed a store at St. Matthews. John Williams olaimed that this was, his first transgression and that he was led into it bv bad company. Some gentle men over in Manning testified by let ter to Williams' previous good charac ter, and he was'let off with a sentence of two years in the penitentiary or on the chain gang, while Lewis and General was given seven years each. The tenth ease was against Alfred Keitt, oharged with bousebreaking and grand larceny. As there was no prosecutor in this case Keitt was dis charged from custory. A similar dis position was made of Green Bowman, who had been in jail several months. Both of these cases were nol prosed by the Solicitor. Tue eleventh eise called was against Jim Little, oharged with larceny from the field. The evidence was to the ef fect that Little had stolen some cot ton from a field of Mr. L. T. Dukes, of the Vances section. The value of the cotton stolen being not over five dollars, the case was referred to the magistrate's court, where it will be tried. The twelfth case was against Mrs. J. M. Brandenburg, Mr. J. M. Bran denburg and their son, Perry Bran denburg, who were oharged with as sault and battery. Mrs. Brandenburg plead guilty and was fined twenty-five dollars, and tbe cases against Mr. Brandenburg and his son were nol prosed by Solicitor Hildebrand. All the parties connected with this case are highly respectable white people of the Plnegrove section of the county. It grew out of a school trouble. The charge was that Mrs. Brandenburg, assaulted a school teacher for whip ping her son, while her husband and Were Convict d or Plead Qnity. T son were present. The ease is now haoplly ended. The tbiiteenth ease was against Hetiy Williamson, white, Jaccb Perry, ait old colored man, Mary Parry, h's wife and Willie Perry, tho ten year old son of Jaccb and Miry Perry. P.irry, his. wife and son, were charged with burnlDg the house of Willie Fullmer, a colored man living not far from Springfield, and Williamson was charged with employing them to do it. There being no evidence against Williamson, the case against him was nol prosed by the Solicitor. The jury acquitted Jjcob, but found his wifp, Mary and their son, Willie, guilty wtih a recommendation to the mercy oil the cour&. Ja appeal a new trial was granted Mary, but refused her son, Willie. Toe judge mien senten ed this ten vear oid criminal to six years in ths reformatory and six years in the penitentiaty wnen he serves out his term in the reformatory. - Tne fourteenth and last case tried was against Abram Pauling charged with muri er. The man killed v?,-rj Pinckuey Sbingler and the killing took place near Purler on September 8 of last year, it seems that Pauling and Shingler were at a hot supper when obey got in a row, possibly about some dusky damsel, when Piullng proc?ed ed to do Shicgler in the met approv ed hot supper style. The jury could not agree and a mistrial waa ordered Cotton ana Attalfc. The Macon Telegraph says the South Carolina cotton growers, ha" ing adopted a resolution for a re duction of acreage by 25 par sent., except on 10 acre farms, it is reo >'m menaed that he farmers adopt alfal fa as a substitute crop. Last year it is recalled jnao the agricultural socle uy of South Carolina supplied a num her cf planters with seen, aad off ;red tt series of prizes to those wno would engage in tne cultivation. Th8 expar Jmenta in not less than 25 instances have proved successful, ig wass?o.vn in one case that 5J.000 pounds of al ;.'alfa could ba grown upjn a tract which by previous test, would pr > duceonly 10,000 pounds of ordinary aay. If tbe farmers of the State gen orally snail j in in devoting the extra land to tnia ,ora?e, the beneiio wuulc ue ii c leulable. The saving of tne axpeuoe of Importing Wesuern ha> would be very large. It has alw.ys appeared inexplicable that the S.Ujhern farmer who can raise hay should consent to buy it from Mis souri, Kansas or other States. Along wita raising of hay co nes the en largement of the cattle Industry in Its many forms, the improve ant of the breeds of all manner oi stock and ' resultant profits to the growers. Outrage iu Hamborg. A dispatch from B im berg to the News and Courier say 8*a dastardly at tempt was mad on Thursday night to i wreck the 7.42 west-bound passenger trairifrom Charleston to Augusta. Tne miscreants placed a heavy, thirty foot railroad iron directly across the i track, a few hundred yards east of the depot and within the corporate limits. > Those who committed the crime seem to have been inspired by no other mo tive than misohlef or malice, for the point at which the obstruction was placad Is within tbe town and in a rather thickly populated section. Jt is not thought that robbery could have been tbe motive, for in case tue train had been wrecked a large crowd of our ouizans would have gathered upon the spot promptly, and thus frustrated the desire. For tuns tely the engineer saw the obstruction in time to pre pare for it, and the only damage done was a wrecked cow-catcher. As yet there is no clew to the perpetrators, but no expense will be spared to fer ret them out and punish th.im sever Has Resigned. R:sv. J. P. Miller, Pastor of-tbeLu 11 her en Church, has tendered his resig nation to take (ffact March 1. It was with great reluotance that the congre gation accepted Rev. Miller's resigna tion, having been very much attached to him. As the Evening News says "during his three years pastorate in this city the congregation ha3 greatly prospered, due in a long measure to the pastor's wise counsel and faithful leadership. He has proved bims If strong as a preacher and thoughtful as a pastor. During his stay here R:v. Miller has greatly endeared himself not only to the msmbers of hhi own congregation but also to all the Christ ian peopTe of the city regardless of denomination. Whilst hlsjmany friends are sorry to lose him and his estima ble family from this city, they will be glad to learn that he leaves he::e to accept a call to an important congre gation in Burkes Garden, Va. Tae best wishes cf bis many friends made in this city attend him in his future work. Married, in Charleston. Mr. Georgu Martin Kohn of Col umbia and MIbs Helen Lavy were married at Beth synagogue in Char leston on Wednesday evening, Rev. Dr. B. A. Elzas officiating. The mar riage was; a strikingly beautiful cer emony,.performed in the presence of a very laige gathering of relatives and frienda of the contracting parties. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony at the Charleston hotel at whloh Mr. and Mrs. Kobn received the hearty well wishes of their friends before starting on their honeymoon trip. Mr. Eohn is a native of Orange burg and his many friends here wisb him a long and happy married life. To Bitmtal Sessions. The joint Legislative Committee appointed to look into the alleged 11 legality of the proceeding under which the "biennial sessions" ameudmentto the constitution was adopted by the legislature two years ago and ratified by the people at the general election in 1804, Thursday submitted its re port. In this document it is set forth that the constitutional exactions and requirements were not observed in the enaction of this joint resolution, land the joint committee recommends that the whole transaction be starte" anew and that the matter be again submitted to the people for ratifica tion. This will postpone biennial ses sions of the Legislature a few-years. Look well on your memorandum when you come to the City and bring them to J. C. Ransdale for he is sure to please in this one patromage. ASOTHEK KLLXJKG. One Colored Man Kills Another Over tn tbe Fork. The hot sapper contiaues to get in its deadly work. Oa last Saturday night over in the Fork of tbe E listo, Lewis Cu -ry shot and killed Earns st Fuel, beta parties being colored. The killing took pldca at the house of Curry, who lives on Mr*, H. 8. Spires place near Norway. According to tbe story of (- urry there was a gathering on Satu d*y night of beveral colored pec pis tt Uis oouse. E?r.y in tbe evenirg Fuel and anoth er man got info a row about a d.bt of ten cents, and was about to resort to blows to settle the trouble between them. Curry ?an in the house and got a fingle barrel *un and got in between Fuel and the negro to preserve the peace and dignity of his home. A' cht' j-ancture of ?< ff .irs, Curry claim-, chat some one shoved him, and as he Ml his gun was discharged shooting FuM in the breast. ?As soon as the- sbooting took place evtryb>riy ran a?"ay from Curry's hou?e leaving Fuel where he'fell ?ben shot. After wahing unlit two o'clock Sunda? morning. Cu-ry went tu Mr. Spires'house, and tt>?r waking up that Keuclem L', told him of the shojtlntr asabova described. Wnen he called M-. Sjirea C'jtcv calms r-hat be did not know bow bad*v Fu :1 was burt. Eenqu-sten Mr. Spires to go with bim to nis hotu>8 which that gentleman did. When they reached the house they found Fu 1 dead having b?en shot Cf?rcu<;h trie breast, the shot taking effect in tne lungs aud no doubt home of chem p!erc;d tne ho.art of the c?aad man. Cirry was lodged in the coun ty j?dl H* has fmployed Messrs. Wolfe & B: ry to represent him. Curry eiiims that the shooting was Altogether accbienral, but tbe c iurt will have to dnclre the matter when it meets v< x ? M*y. STAfii DISP?HSAaY. Xhe Supporters oi the Institution WoM a Cancan. Toe dispensary sipporters ia the ganeral assembly are making prepara tions to rally against the onslaught of adverse legislation proposed by ardent acti-dispensary people. Thursday night in the ways and means commit, tee rcom of the house a caucus was held and the dispensary people put their neads together. They also began to count noses, and The State says ac cording to the statement of one of the members who attended the meeting, 1 the -result was entirely satisfactory. He made the prediction that the dis ' pensary as an Institution would not oe "put out of business" at this sesi ' slon of the general assembly. The dispensary people nave intrc 1 duced no bill as yet. Ia this they 1 think that they have showed discre tion for they will fight for it If they see that some legislation must be put through. Senator Baysor has had the engrossing department at work on the bill which be introduced last session, but he may not introduce it. Senator Manning has been spoken of as one who will probably introduce the bill whioh is finally decided upon. The dispensary people claim to have tbeii hopes raised by the result of the can cus Thursday night. Senator Tillman was in Coluaibla Thursday and while he did not parti cipate in any caucus he is said to have talked freely with the members cl the legislature who consulted with him on the dispensarv sHmt.inn. A tSaOcc Or oUaiuu. The Lake County Herald, published at Painesville, Oaio, directs an open letter to Lake county's representative in tbe state legislature. It was report ed that this representative had an nounced that he expected to receive a railroad pass during his service, and would accept and use sue l a pass. Tne Herald directs attention to the fact that this msmberof the legislature is presumed to act as the attorney in the state legislature for the people of Lake county, and that he will be re quired to vote on important railroad legislation. The Herald pleads with this representative to reject the pass, and to stand as a free representative of public Interests In commenting on the above The Commoner says the appeal is a good one, and It is hoped it will be heed 3d. Tne free pass is one of the great evils of the day, and no public crucial is in a position to dis charge his duty to the people if he places himself under obligations to the e )rporations. The battle against the free pass is not a temporary strug gle. Unless we are prepared to con fess that popular government is a farce, that battle will not cease until the pas3 has been abolished. In the meantime let it be understood every where that a free pass in the hands of a public official is a badge of shame. Eolipsco foi 1000. In the yaar 1906 there will be five eclipses of the sun and two of the moon. 1. A total eclipse of the moon, February 8-9 visible here, the begin ning visible generally in North and South America and the western parts of Africa and Europe; the ending vis ible generally in North America, wes tern and central South America, the eastern portions of Austria aud the extreme northeast of Asia. 2. Partial eclipse of the sun Feb ruary 8-9 not visible here, but visible to the regions around tbe south pole. 1 3. A partial eclipse of the sun July 21; invisible here. 4. A total eclipse of the moon August 4; not visible in eastern part of the United States, but the begin ning visible in tbe western portions of our country, ju3t before sunrise. 5. A partial eclipse of the sun August 19; invisible here, but visible to Alaska, northern Greenland and a 1 ?rge area around the north pole. AGAURANTEED CURE FOR PILES A GAUKANTEED CUBE KOK PILES Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are autnorJzsd to refund money if Pazo Ointment falls to cure in U to 14 days. 50c. Clothing in abundance to please the 4 year old boy to the fond old Grand pa. J. 0. Bansdale. HArTlLY MAKJ?ISD. TWO JPOPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE JOINED IN WEDLOCK. In th.3 Presence of a Large and Fash ion able Assemblage of 7 h<?ir Fri?nds. T w clouds whioh had gathered so omenously for several days, dispeiaed at i<mti before tne genial rays of the sun Into an almost Spring like calm on the morning of Dec. 27 as if to verify the old adage. "Hippy is the Bride that tbe Sun Shines on," for on the evening of that day at 8 o'clock at Prospect Methodist Church wa* to be solemn'z d the marriage of one of Jam ison's sweetest and fairest young la die i. MUs Annie Pauline Horger, second ritu/hter of rx Treasurer Dr. A. I. Hjrger and Mrs. Agnes Culler Horger was united in the holy bonds of mat rimony to Mr. Thoaas LAvis Robin son i f the Limestone n? colon. Tnis is not the first time within the annals of heal history that * gallant knight o* Limestone ha-i?ff;3td a capture in the good doctor'a bum* circle. Tue church brd oean m ist tfl3terully dfoo rated the ^roccedmg day, by the deft and living bands of the br!chs friends a^d formtr senool-ma es inro a bower o* beauty Smllax was used in profus .sion, relieved. here and tnere, hy tue darker shade of ivy. In lieu of na tural flowers, buidreds were made 0' white and clel blue tissue paper, the adopted color-scheme, ? to represent petunious and morning-glories. These were entwined among the foliage, rs mtn.iing one of a veritable Spring evening in Fairy Land. The DUlpic and cuancal were appro priately draped in white, festooned with vines and 11 >wers while within ohe chancel rail was formed a "L iv er's B ?wer" arch from which was bus pended a horse shoe composed entirely of white fl Dwers. The seats were arranged to form twe aisles at the ends of which lofty vine oovared arches were erected through whioh the bridal party passed each other in front of the charcu. The lamp stands, arches and fastuonswere lit up with-innumerable tiny canrtleE resembling electric lamps. The?ff.:c! . was very pretty. The large.audience, however, having become accustomed to the lovely scene before them, now became instantly alert when entrances . were made at the doors, and many ' slang but well-earned expresslocs ol "rubber-neck" were heard in stage . wolpars on all sides. Several seats ' were reserved for the families, so that the handsome ushers, Messes Tom Z3lgler and Lsro* with their lovely . pa'roners M!s3es Lillian Horger ani ' Eola Robinson were taxed to their ut most to seat the crowds of friends from both sections and elsewhere. Interest was at a premium when the accomplished organist Miss Jessie ? Houser escorted by Mr. Clifton Red mon took her place at the :rgan whicb ' had been moved temporarily from its ' former position, to a place within ths pulpit reoess. Wagener's "Bridal March" from Lohongren seemed to awake to new life beneath her skillful tcuca as slow I Iv and gracefully entered the ushers, ; Mr. T. Zeigler with Miss Lillian Hor ger, up tne rignt aisle and Mr. L. Hor ger with Mi>s Ejla Robinson up the left. As tbey reaobed the arches the> turned and crossed in front of the ' altar takirg tf-elr places near tbe or . gan. Miss Horger's dress was a lovely creation of white siik mull trimmed with Oriental lace and ribbon, while Miss Robinson wore an i qually beau 11 fui gown of light blue &U& mull with [ ribbon and lace trimmings, Imm.d lately following the groomsman and bridesmaids entered singly a id alor nately, taking their places parallel with the altar rail. Now tbe some what subcluid music became louder a* the groom with his bes"< man, Mr. Ovid Robinson, appeared up the left aisle and the beautiful bride leaning on the arm of her pretty maid of hon or. Mi3s Enily Bell, entered the right. The bloude loveliness of the bride was greatly unhanced by here elegant costume of white crepe do chine in train, trimmed with tucks and ch Hoa,ruching. The misty tulle v.el, whici extended to the full length of her train was arraigned in the oif furo with a snow-white aigrette. Miss Bell's gown of del biue wa3 elaborate ly embelllched with ribbon, lacs and Hilles of the valley. The appearance of the happy young couple was herald ed by the little flower boys and girls. Master George Horger, white nicker bockers, blue tie, with little Miss Sallie Inablnet, lovely dress of blue, with her long golden hair caught up with blue, ribbon, Master Leon Culler white sailor suit, blue tie with little Miss Ella Horger white polka dot swiss surplice dress, white rib bon. Then the couple-met within the chancel standing beneath t*e horse-shoe during the cere mony, which was performed in a very impressive manner Dy their pastor R:v. J. E. Mahaffiy. Meditation was soitly rendereea throughout after Mendels3hori's wedding march denot ed the exist which was oia'eln the following order: Mr. and Mrs. Robin son, maid of honor and best man, flower boys and girls attendant's; Mr. Edwin Culler with Miss Olive Z)lgler, white costume, Oriental lace ribbon; Mr. Clifton Stack with Miss Annie Lou Smith, blue, val insertion and edging, tiny ribbon boros Oriental lace; Mr. Earnest Waisb with Miss Daisy Robinson white, lace edging, ribbon; Dr. Edgar Horger with Miss Heasie Robinson, blue lace ribbon and shirring; Mr. Warren Culler with Miss Llllle Harley, white ribbon lace, shir ring; Mr. Julius Grambllng with Miss Maude Houser, blue lace, ribbon ro settes; Mr. Callie Inablnet, with Miss Vesta Summers, white all over lace, ribbon; Mr. Peter Robinson with Miss Lucille Culler blue, tucks, ribbon and lace. Lastly, followed the ushers. Toe gentlemen were attired in Tuxedo suits. The bridal party with a few invited guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents where time was pleasantly spent in congratulations, music and conversation. The large extension table was literally oovered with gifts consisting of silver, cub glass, ohina and c istly brie a-brac One particularly valued presentjwas a handsome gilt edged flexible Bible; their pastor's gilt. After these wire duly adm'red, all repaired to the dining hall where a sumprou; repast was served consist log of cold m?aj salads, beautifully iced cakes fruit confectionary etc. T ie handsome groom is fortunate in win ning such a charming bri. e and we are glad tney are to make their fucure home in our midst. "Oh takrt her and be faithful still, And may the bridal vow Be saced held in after years And warmly breathed as now." Is the sincere wishes of " Cousin Annie ?? Jamison, S. 0. corron QIBNED. The Figures as Oompl led by the Cen l^sueJJBureau According to a bulletin issued by tbe cenr.oo bureau on Tuesday of hast week 9,721.773 bales of cotton were ginned to Jan. 1,1906, counting rouni as half bales and excluding Unters. Numoer of round bales included 283, 424; sea island bales 93,939. Th..re was no report for tbe corresponding period last year and comparative stat istics are not avllable. The report aho vmg tbe quantity of cotton ginned from tne growth nf 1905 by Statesand torrltor ei is as foliowt: Act've State or Territory B\1<>r ginnnripa Alabama.1,175 985 3 722 Arkansas. 5io,7lU 2 289 Florida. 72 884 290 Georgia.1,669 917 4 963 Indian Territory.. 296 248 523 Kansas. - - , Kentucky. 12 8 3 Louisiana. ..... 457 2.7 2,0i7 Mississippi.1,U3U,9I2~ 3,841 Missouri. 35,377 77 North Cs.rolioa.... 629 850 2 8o9 Oklahoma. 279.163 324 South Carolina... .1.? 75,820 3,156 Tennessee . 24U.0U1 723 Texas .2 231 835 4 152 Virginia. 14,640 121 The abjve btatistics nave been com piled from telegraphlo reports of tbe i special agents who cunvassed the gin neries, and are sutj >ct to slight cor f rections wben checked agilrst the in i dividual returns of the ginners being i transmitted to the office through the . mails. j The last report showed 9,292,191 l bales, counting round as half bales, ginned to Dec. 13, 1905. Bunning bales counting round as I alf bales, and not including Haters. ? Tae Mora' Law. , Andrew Hamilton, the life insurance ; lobbyist, declares that of the 8800,000 1 expended by him in his lobby work, not one dollar was expended con trary to tbe moral law. It is fortu nate for the country that the Hamil ton idea of morals does not generally prevail. The idea that the use of money to debauch legislatures and corrupt judges Is not contrary to mor als would, if generally accepted, make government a farce and reduce the people to abject slavery. There was a time when many thoughtful men believed that the Hamilton code of morals poevailed generally, bub re cent developments prove that, after all a majority of the people are hon est and will lasist that public busi ness be honestly cared for. It requir ed a long time, and multiplied perse cutlons, to arouse the people to a realizing sense of the fact that the Hamilton c ?de of morals prevailed in high financial c.rcles, but when they were finally arous.d tbey took speedy action with tbe resu't that a great many men who had long posed as statesmen, patriots and "defender of national honor" ware exposed to pubbc contempt. Tae Hamilton code of mortis will be ably defended by the Ama'gimated Association of Porch Clim.<rs, the Burglar's Benevolent ana Protective Association, the Sand I aggers" Mutual Association, and kindred organizations. Bufit will be scored by men wno believe in the moral cod-i handed down upon Slnia and who are trying to live upright, and pure lives. HhowUowu on llaral. Postmaster General Cortleyou in his report outlines a policy of strick ter adher nee to the legal regulation of rural mail routes. Most important to rural route patrons is his intention to "discontinue without delay any route where It is found on inspection that because of a lack of appreciation of the service the expenditure involv ed Is unwarranted," and the an nouncement that where patronaere is insufficient to warranta dialy delivery substitution will be made of a every other day service. Not every route is appreciative and two many patrons look upon the service as something to whto'i they have tbe same general right as they have to receive mail at a postofflce. The 314,000,000 defioit has brought the Koverorai-nt to tne conclusion that there is little sense in spending the people's money on those who do not appreciate It. State of Ohio, City ok Toledo ) Lucas County. | Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is sc ior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co , doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid, and that said linn will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Ca torrh that cannot be cuied by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of De cember, A. D. 1886. A. W. Gleason. (Seal) Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co: Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation._ , Card of Thanka. I take this method of returning my thanks to all who aided me on the night that my gin house and machln ery was burned. My heart goes out in gratitude to white and colored, who did all they could to save my property from destruction. R. E. Edwards, CrestJn, S. C. TOGUKK-A COLO IN ONE DAY TakoJLaxitive Bromo Quinine Tab lets Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's slgnlture is on eacu box. 25s. TILS LOBIOLLYPIHJB. An Intersating Report Concerning Reoenc Tea's Tho forest service department of agriculture hasjast rendered an in teresting report concerning tests re c-QntIy made at/ a large saw mill near Ccarleston, to determine tbe strength of oblolly pine. Tne c )mpany oper ating the mill has under its control about 45,000 acres of loblollv pine land and It was through their 12 >rts that the department has been making tbe test 8 mentioned. Tnis timber which is known on the local market as North Carolina pine, forms the greater ( art of the lum ber ort at this mill. The loblolly pine forms a useful construction timber of moderate strength, it is of very rapid gro.wth and reproduces readily. For these reasons it will remain one of the most important timber trees in the South. Correct data on its strengih will be of permanent value. It is found muoh more convenient to take the testing macblne to th mill Instead of bringing the largp 3ticlrs of timber to the laboratory from the mill. The condition to whioh the stock of timber is su'-j cted after be ing cut in the forr s determine to tome degree how it will act when put in use where it will have to c^rry a load or bear a strain. It sometimes be comes an important matter to know the history or the stic<s tested. Th: logs from which it Is desired to cut the test pieces, can be selected In tbe f rest, marked and eubsr quently iden tl?ed at the log pond. A concise his tory of each log is kept, suowia? the location of the tree in the forest, the Kind ot soil in which itgrew, the time of cutting, and the length of the time the log lies m the water. On arrlvlDg at tbe mill, the log is sawed any way desired, and can then be tested short ly uf er coming from the saw or laid aside for tbe purpose of air drying or kiln drying before testing. Every step >f importance in tbe lire of the log after cutting is thus known, and many peoularities which arise id the be havior of sticks when tested can be explained. Ihi testing machine is set up in the mill and driven by the mill machinery. Tne sawyer In tbe mill sawn exactly tbe kind of sticks desired , and the pieces intended for test are sent di rectly to the testing machine. The plan of work at Charleston in eluded investigations to determine the effect of knots on the st rength of the timber; the relative strength of air dried and kiln dried timber; the ' ff ict of rate of growth upon tbe strengte; the influence of the relative strength of sap and heart wood, and the influence on the strength of the method ot sawing. Judging from the inquiries received in the service, a widespread interest is manifested in this line of work, and without doubt many questions yet undecided will be definitely answered on the completion cf the tests. The specifications for instantia under which engineers and architects re ceive joists are very imperfect because no one knows tbe exact degree of weakening which arises from the presence of knots of various sizes and kinds in the joists. Again there is a common prejudice against sap wood on accjunt of the suppose weak ness. The experiments now going on are most important and interesting to lumber m?.n and builders generally, and will be carried on yet for some time. Lodge Olllcers Installed. The officers of Cameron Lodge, No. 89, Knight of Pythias, were in stallen on Tuesday evening of last week bv Past. C. C. 0. J. Basti in the Methodist Church. Knight A. A. H, Lattine scced as prelate, and read the obligation to the following c111 Jen who were then installed: W. A. Ract. 0. C, M. R. Evans, N. C , E. Grambling, Prelate, E. M. Rist, M. W.. I H. Z mmerman, K R. aud S , A. 0. R c^nhaker, M. F., F. I. Uni te, M. Ex., T. J. JiCkion, M. A , C C. Slaugnter, I. 6., H. B. Bair, U. G. Tie installation services, which were witnessed by a large crowd, -'as v;;ry interesting. After the in t illation R&v. J C. Younge, who Iva member of the order, preached a special ser mon to the members which was great lv enjoyed by all who heard it. Mr. Youuge is no stranger to the people cf Cameron as he was Pastor of that charge for four years, and is very much beloved by tie p?oole. Trllmce or K aspect Whereas it lias pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our be loved brother, J. P. Golson, who pass ed "from labor to refreshment" on the 5th of December, 1905. Brother Gol son was a true friend, a devoted hus band and father, and a Christian gen tleman. He loved to meet with his brethren at tbe Lodge, but no more will he meet with them until tliev meet in the Celestial Lodge above. Therefore, be it resolved by Oliyep Lodge, No. 133 A. F. M., l>t. That we have lost one of our most beloved members aud truest Ma sons. 2nd. That we sympathize with the bereaved family in this their great af fliction. :ird. That a page in our minute book be inscribed to his momory. 4th. That a copy of these resolu tions be published in The Times and Democrat and a copy sent to the be reaved family. j. C. Rbdmon, 1). R. Stureie, E. 11. Graves, Dec. 1(5,1905. Committee. Henry Dlxon, January lialtzleger, Praetical Painters. Painti:a< is prac tical work. Skill wins, it's the same with paint making. You know 4 gallons L. & M. mixed with 3 gallons Linseed Od makes enough paint for a moderate sized house?the best paint money can buy ?because the L. & M. Zinc hardens L. & M. White Lead and makes the L. & M. Paint wear like iron. riuy L. & M. and don't pay 01.50 a gallon for Linseed Oil, as you do in ready-for-use paint, but buy oil fresh from the barrel at 60 cents, and mix with the L. & M. L. & M. costs only 91.20 per gallon. Sold by J. G. WannamaKer Mfg. Co , Orangeburg, S. S. Shep Pearl stein, St. Mattoews, S. C. Only a few warm numbers left, such as blankets, lap robes, and com forts to go at reduced prlce3. J. 0. Ransdale. ?H??r Navvs mm From Orangeburg and Other Coon, ties in South Carolina. Picked Up and Scissored from Oar Exchanges for tbe Conven ience of Busy Readers. Mrs, J. D. Bowman, of the Bowes? Tille section, has returned from a New York sanitarium very much improved in health. The Band cf Hope will meet at four o'clock this afternoon at the Sunday School room of the Methodist church. Mrs. Harbirt r?qieats that all the children be sent co the meeting. There will be a mothers meeting at the home of Mrs. W. L. Glaze on nest Friday afternoon at four o'clccs. Ali who feel an interest in children are specially invited to attend. 01 Webnesdaj, Jany. 24, the Great Barlow & Wilson's Minstrel Snows are booked to appear at Academy of Music Tckets will be placed on sale at Lovvmiu Drug Co., Mjaday the 22od. In the death of Major e. B. Hayes Bamberg loses one 11 her best citizens and his place will b j hard to All. He was a good true man, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. Tne Manning Times says the prices which baye prevailed for cotton the past crop may tempt many farmers to set their stakes for an increase in the cotton- acreage, but it will be a grave mistake if they do. , The Wertz^Mule C impany have just received a car load of extra fine Ten nessee horses aud mules, which they are t ff ;ring very cheap. CaII and see them before making your purchasers. Tcey will save you money. ^The Patriot has been bought by Messrs. J. H. Fundeiburg and B. H. Covar from Mr. Jas. T. ParkB, who retires from the printing business. We extend our bast wishes to the new owners for a successful future. ? ? p We regret the retirement of 'Mr. Jas T. Parks from thj newspaper ruslness. He Is a genial pleasant gentleman, with whom it is a pleas ure to come in contact. We wish him great success in all of his future ventures. The Greenwocd News and Views says ''No man's piety in these mordern times, counts for any tiling if it be first known that he is notoriously dishonest." It mmt be a queer sort of piety that a notoriously dishonest man carries around with him. At an oyster supper given at Bowes ville for the benefit of the new Meth odist Churoh fuod, a cake was voted to Miss Enma Stokes for being the most popular young lady in town and another cika was voted to Miss Ma belle Crum for being the handsomest. ? George W. Bruason, Jr., has been chosen editor of the Greenville NQws and will take charge the 22nd. Ho his been connected with papers at Wilmington, Charlotte, and Nor folk. Mr. Brunsen is an Orangeburg boy and we welcome him baok to the State. The St. Geoages bank one year old declared a dividend of 16 percent on Wednesday, and a bank at Walter boro declared a dividend at seven per cent and cvrried tvjr 15 per cent to thesurplas fund. The banks arc doing well. Mr. J. Skottowe Wannamaker, who has been cashier cf the St. Mat thews Savings Bank for some years, aas b?ea elected Presdent of that in stitution, in place of Dr. W. T. C. Bates, who retires of his own accord. Mr. Wannamaker will make a typical bin': president. Girls, you owe to your mother to be on cne look-out for every occasion to make whatever return you can for her years of sacrifice and planning for . your happiness and well-being. Treat ner with unvarying c mrtesy, defer ence, aud seek her comfort and pleas ure above all others, and never be im patient, for she has had great patience with you. Bcv. J. A. Brun?on, Pastor of the Baptist Church at Elloree, will deliver a lecture on Japan in the State House in Columbia on Thursday night, for tne benefit of the New Brooklaod Baptist Churoh. Mr. Bruneon was in Japan several years as a missionary aud is well qualified to speak on the subject he has chosen as his theme. The Bamberg Herald says: A bil has been introduced in the legislature to increase the salaries of court sten ographers. This is the most ridicu lous thing we have heard of lately. This position is a soft snap, and the perquisites alone amount to some thing handsome, while the salary Is 31,200 a year. It ought to be reduced Instead of raised. At a largely attended meeting of Texas farmers last week it was unani mously agreed that the quail?com monly called partridge?is the surest and safest destroyer of the boll wee vil. All aurreed in the opinion that if the Bob Whites could be let entire, ly alone for five years the boll weevils wou'd be completely exterminated and king cotton be secure again on h<s throne. ~- The managers of the Acidemy of Music beg to announce that in tbe fuiiure reserved srats will be found at tne store of the L iwman Drug Co. Tbe following rules will govern the saleofhame: No orders will be ta- ? ken over the 'phone. When a com pany Is playing three nights or a week after tickets are placed on sale for the first night, orders will be regis tered for any night of the engage ment. The Atlantic Coast Line will sell reduced tickets of one and one-third fare to Columbia, S. 0. and return, on account of South Carolina College lit erary societies' centennial celebration, February 5 7. Tney will also sell tick ets on certificate nlan of one and one third fare, plus 25 cents, for tbe round trip to New Orleans, La; Mobile, Ala, and Pensacola, Fla, on recount of Mardi Gras, February 22 27. Bedu:ed rate round trip tickets will also be sold at rate of one and one-third fare to Jacksonville, Fla, on account of Woodmen of the World Convention, February 20-25.