Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?fe fees mid fmotral PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK Tuesday and Friday. VeL 40. .. .. .No. 12. '?Entered as second-class matter Jan. 1, 1908, at tlie postofflce at Or anseburg, S. C, under the Act of Congress of March 5, 1879. Im. l. Sims, Editor and Proprietor. Izlar Sims, ? Associate Editor. Sahscriptioa Bates. Tear. Six Months. .. .75 S?re* Months.? ?40 Advertising Rates. Transient advertisements $1.00 per inch for tot insertion and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion Business Notices 10 cents per line for first Insertion and 5 cents per line for subsequent insertions Obituaries, Tributes of Respect, Notac* of Thanks, and all notices of a personal or pohti sal nature are charged for as regular advertise ments. _ Special Notices, entitled Wanted, Loet, Found, Far Rent, not exceeding twenty-five words, one ?ime, S5 cents; two times 50 cents; three times, 75 cents and four times $1.00. Liberal contract made with merchants and others who wish to run adverthements for three months or longer. For rates on contract advertising apply at the office, and they will to omre/ully furnished. ^ , Remittances should be made by checks aaoney orders, registered letters, or express or ders, payable to The Times and Democrat, Oraneeburg, S. C. In the parlance of alliance times Bryan "has done got the coon skin and gone."._ The Republican full dinner pail is obliged to be filled with fr^e soup in many instances. MORE fraud c<airi.v*>l iii the Gov ernment Printing uiiice ai.<J this is supposed to be a reform Adminis tration._ It will do young man Thaw good to stay in the Insane Asylum long enough?say ten years?to cool off and quit cigarettes and champagne. The tariff on paper and wood pulp is declared bv John Sharp Williams to be a "brain tax" and the Repub licans were unable to refute that proposition. The scenes enacted in the Florida Convention would indicate that the Republicans will have a monkey and parrot time in chosing Southern del egates to the National Convention. Boss Odell is nursing the Hughes boomand "me too"?iattand Depew are also quite willing to let the ? Standard Oil interests dictate the Republican nomitationfor president. The State is right when itsays.the second so-called Democratic victory under Cleveland was worse than de feat. The Times and Domocrat has said the same thing time and again. That is a serious charge that was made by one Brown against Boss Ca pers, and that distinguised gentle man should lose no time in demand ing a thorough investigation. Over eighty seven millions of dol lars of depositors' money is tied up in closed banks and trust companies in New York, and the Republicans proclaimed they produced prosperi ty. _ That "heinous baboon" Prioleau and other colored members of the Republican party in this State, seem disposed to give trouble, and Boss Capers may as well prepare for breakers ahead. Those members of the legislature who are so touchy about the honor of the members of that body should remember that some of the chief dispensary grafters were at one time or another members of the general assembly. The Times and Democrat was one of the papers that defended the State dispensary to the last ditch, but it is in faqor of sending every man connected with that institution who acted dishonestly to the pen itentiary. We fail to see where the editorial for which the Senators jumped on Dditor Appelt did any injustice, and we can't for the life of us see why any Senator who was not doing what the editorial charges should feel ag grieved. Gov. Hughes says he believes in a protective tariff, which probably ac counts for his favoring a tariff com mission, so that revising the ta riff may be put off as long as possi ble. Why do All the Republican leaders refuse to at once reform the tariff that protects the trusts? The New York World wants to know what the Democrats must do to win. As a starter we would sug gest that the Democracy get rid of of all such false friends as the New York World and other newspapers that take pleasure in abusing pros pective Democratic candidates. It seems to us that the members of the State Senate went off half cocked when they jumped on Sena tor Appelt with both feet about that editorial in the Senator's pa per. Abuse does not prove that the statements made in that editorial are not true, and it would have been better, and more convincing to the public, if the grave Senators had denied the charge in more parlia mentary language. Cat Down Cotton Crop. The suggestion is made by Presi dent Smith of the j Cotton Associa tion that the farmers of the South agree and bind themselves to cut down the acreage again next y-^ar. That is not because we have raised too large a crop, says the Florence Times but because we have raised too small a one this year. The rea son for it is to be found in the fact' that though cotton is very scarce now. though there is -practically a famine, the spinners* who are ?U united, and included in their band the spinners of the South, just as well as the spinners of the East and of Europe, are determined to fight the reasonable demand of the farmer for a better price for his product, and they have closed their mills, shortened the hours of labor and done everything else to starve the farmer into compliance with their demands for cheap cotton, they have failed to a very great ex tent, but they won so much success that it is neccessary for us to rise up and smite them once, .more a solar plexus blow this time. In the face of this famine, in the face of the fact that they are trying to pile one crop of cotton on top of another so that it may be cheapened, let us resolye to plant corn and peas next year and cut down the crop so that they will not have wherewithal to fight us. Even the determination to do such a thing would spread consternation in the ranks of our enemies, for they no longer laugh at the pretensions of the "fool farmer," when he says what he is going to do with his own crop. We will have them sitting up and taking notice if we even talk about it. We would rather make terms and have a decent and fair trade basis with the spinners, and under standing that would be satisfactory but they would not have it when we were the under dog in the fight it was unconditional surrender, and now we are in a position to demand an unconditional surrender as the price of our ceasing to fight. It is hard going through the war, war is just what Sherman said it was, whether it be one kind of a war or another, but it is sweet to reap the fruits of a well earned victory and we will reap those fruits after a pe riod of waiting. Democratic HarmoDy. The nearest approach to harmony where it is most needed in the Dem ocratic party has been, exhibited by the unterrified Democracy ofj New Jersey. The leaders of all factions joined together in a banquet at the the New Auditoriums in Newark, in honor of State Chairman Robert S. Hudspeth who made the fight in the last campaign. Aside from the tribute to the chair man the object of the gathering of the 400 leaders of the party from all sections of the state was to get together for the redemption of New Jersey. Success attended these ef forts for the names of Bryan, Har mon, Johnson, Gray, Gulberson and Daniel were mentioned and cheered with apparent impartially. Har mony and victory were the' keynote of all the speeches. As New Jer sey, like New York, is necessary to success in the coming campaign this hopeful outlook for all Demo crats uniting for the support of any ticket is an omen of success that will encourage Democrats everywhere. If the discordant elements can;unite in New Jersey theJe can be no good reason for discord elsewhere. Hughes and the Trusts. In the financial column of the New York Journal of Commerce on January 25 it was said; "Downtown bankers are thinking of organizing to support Governor Hughes for the presidency. He is ardently support ed by Standard Oil, but he may not care to have this fact widely adver tised." As the Journal of Commerce is the most reliable authority on fi nance and business, no doubt the in formation that Governor Hughes is \ "ardently supported" by the Stand 'dard Oil Trust influence is true. Where all the cash came from that elected him governor has been a dis puted question. Some said the Wall Street bankers furnished "the boo dle", but as the Rockefeller inter ests are so ardently supporting Gov. Hughes for the Presidency probably the same interests furnished the bulk of his campaign fund when running for governor and will no doubt try to swamp the Democracy with its millions if Gov. Hughes is the Republican candidate for Presi dent. These Republican reformers have queer connections and will bear watching. Protection Not Panic Proof. The Republican panic and business depression is reducing wages and workingmen are hunting a job in stead of the job hunting them. With men out of work wages naturally de cline and consumption of luxuries, at least, decreases, and many even suffer for necessities. Are not these conditions good evidence that the high tariff does not insure prosperi ty, in spite of the boast of the Re publican leaders that protection pro duces prosperity? Strange Bedfellows. The old saying that politics makes strange bedfellows has again proved true for Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., the former Republican boss of New Y'-rk. has 1 een called to lead the Hughes forces. But this is hardly more stranre than that Teddy and Woodruff should be found in the same bed. The ways of New York politician are past finding out and the voters have shown they are heartily sick of them Afraid Co Move. Three more large banks have fail ed in New York and there is said to be trouble with others. Meanwhile a Republican Congress stands pat and is spendingfits time talking about comparative trifles. The Republi can leaders who were so boastful and lordly when things were going their way are now afraid of their shadows and stand in deadly fear of the po litical future in store for them. Senator Aldi ich seems to be the undisputed master of his Republi can colleagues in the Sonate, which shows that the Trust r,oast of su premacy is well founded. TLSTING FLOUR AT BIG MILLS. Los;. Party who has black setter dog, named Joe, belonging to H. L. Gel zer, had better return him as he is known, if not returned in a day or two, he will be dealt with according to law. H. L. Gelzer. After Grinding a Sample is Made Up Into Bread. "U is surprising to note the dif ference that exists between the vari ous brands of flour," said 0. D. Hnteh ir.jon, ttic . -^prsaensativ.' of i..v. of the big mills in Llinn-'apclis, Minn. "It all depends on how the flour is milled and on the kind of wheat from ?vhich it is made. Flour made from bard spring wheat will give from 20 to 10 more loaves of bread per barrel ban that made from the softer Win er wheat It contains a larger per centage cf glsten and absorbs more .vater. The mills are exceedingly careful about the kind of flour they ;end out, and the testing department s one of the most important branches. "After the flour is ground comes the crucial test. A sample is taken and nade up into bread. We have four makings a day, and from 20 to 30 loaves are baked each time, each one ?epresenting a sample of flour. After he test has been made the bread is turned over to the associated chari ties. "You may have noticed that the col or of flour is no longer a marble white hut a creamy white. This comes from the fact that the rich portion of the grain, right under the woody coating, is ground Into the flour. What is left can hardly be called hran, for it is only the coarsest part of the outer fibre."?Milwaukee Sen tinel, ASSESSMENT NOTCE. 1908. Notice is hereby given that I, or my deputy, will be at the following nam ed places on the days specified for the purpose of taking returns of property for taxation In Orangeburg County for the fiscal year 1908. All taxpayers must give the num ber of School District in which prop erty is located. Especial care should be taken in locating property in or near special school districts. School trustees in the different townships are requested to meet the Auditor at these appointments and assist in the proper location of special school and poll taxes. All personal property owned on the first day of January, 1008, must be returned and all transfers of real es tate noted. Bowman, Wednesday, Jan. 8. Branchville, Thursday, Jan. 9. Rowesville, Friday, Jan. 10. Canaan Church, Saturday, Jan. 11. Felderville, Monday, Jan. 13. Dantzler P. O., Tuesday, Jan. 14 Vances, Wednesday, Jan. 15. Parlers, Thursday, Jan. 1 6. Elloree, Friday, Jan. 17. Cameron, Saturday, Jan. 18. Livingston, Monday, Jan. 20. Dru Sawyers, Tuesday, Jan. 21. Springfield, Wednesday, Jan. 22 Gleaton, Thursday, Jan. 23. Norway, Friday, Jan. 24. Cope, Saturday, Jan. 25. Lone Star, Monday, Jan. 27. Fort Motte, Tuesday, Jan. 28. St. Matthews, Wednesday, Jan. 29 J. T. Gressett's, Thursday,-Jan. 30 North Friday, Jan. 31. Phillips, Saturday, Feb. 1. Orangeburg Court House from Jan 1st to Feb. 20th, inclusive. Ofiice nours from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M T. M. McMICHAEL, 12-12-t2-20. County Auditor O. C i^First Watches, First Fobs. There is uncertainty as to when the portable watch, as we understand it today, came into use. It was proba bly at the close of the sixteenth cen tury. Queen Elizabeth owned a large number of watches. Mary Queen of Scots was the possessor of a skull shaped watch. In fact, the "death's head" pattern was at that time much in vogue. Endless were the styles, for there were watches shaped like books, pears, butterflies and tulips The Nuremberg egg was a special shape and was first made in 1600. Those queer shapes of watches pre vented their finding a place in the pocket. When was the fob first used In the dress of man? The German 'of fob is "fuppe," and it Is believed that if. came from England. This conjecture is strengthened by the *ict that a short "fob" chain attached to a watch of Oliver Cromwell's in the British museum is. in point of dite, Hie firsi appendage of the kind known The watch is a small ova' one in n silver case and was made about. 1G25. ?London World. Tax Notice. Office of County Treasurer, Orange burg County. Tax Duplicates will be open at the Court House for the Collection of Taxes from the 15th day of October to the 31 day of* December, 1907. The following levies have been made for the year 1907. State Tax.4 % mills. County Tax.2 Road Tax.1 Constitutional School.... 3 " School district No. 4...S. L. 3 mills. School district No. 5.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 7.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 8.. .S. L. 3 " School district No. 8.. .B. D. 2 H School district No. 10.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 11.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 12.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 13.. .8. L. 2 " School district No. 18...5. L. 3 School district No. 18.. ,B.D. 2 " School district No. 20.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 21.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 22...S. L. 2 " School district No. 26.. .S. L. 3 " School district No. 26.. .B. D. 2 " School district No. 27...S. L. 1 " School district No. 28.. .S. L. 3 " School district No. 34...S. L. 8 " School district No. 36...S. L. 4 " School district No. 36.. .B. D. 2 V School district No. 3 <'.. .3. L. 2 " School district No. 38.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 40...S. L. 2 " School district No. 41.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 42.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 43.. .S. L. 3 " School district No. 44...S. L. 3 " School district No. 46...S. L. 3 " School district No. 47.. .S. L. 1 " School district No. 48.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 55.. .S. L. 3 " School district No. 64...S. L. 3 " School district No. 65...S. L. 2 " School district No. 65.. .B. D. 2 " School district No. 66.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 67.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 67.. .B. D. 2 " School district No. 68.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 70.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 70.. .B. D. 2 " School district No. 71.. .S. L. 3 " School district No. 72.. .S. L. 3 " School district. No. 74.. .S. L. 4 " School district No. 75.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. S3.. .S. L. 3 " Commutation Tax for the year 190$, payable from lSth day of October, 1907, to 1st day of March, 1908. A. D. Fair, Treasurer, 10-10. Orangeburg County, S. C. Danes Before Altar in Cathedral. The hoys enter the space berore the high altar, their hats under their arms and their ivory castanets in their hands. Having genuflected be lore the altar, they put on their hats and take their places face to face, each to his allotted position. The four tallest boys are named the "puntas," or heads; the four next the "seguiidos," or seconds, and the two smallest boys^are the "truncas," or bars. All through the various figures their movements are infinitely graceful and digniried. The dance is something like the minuet and the children time their steps to their own sweet voices, accompanied by the low tone of the magnificent organ or the plaintive wail of the violin. It is quite impossible to describe the impression this strange and unique ceremony makes on the mind; the sound of those fresh young voices ringing through the vaulted cathedral, the click of the castanets, the throng of silent spectators and the presence of the archbishop, canons and clergy, all in their richest choir vestments, combine to render the scene imposing ?nay, almost sacred. Priests and Theatres. In the current issue of the Actors' Bilde the question is asked why Cath olic priests are not allowed to attend performances in theatres. Put in this form, it. is too sweeping a general ization, for the restriction on eacn priest applies only to the theatres of the particular diocese with which he connected. A Westminster priest who crosses the river into Southwark is under no restraint in this respect, although few, as a matter of taste and training, care to exercise thi? liberty when away from home. It is gsly a quest ion of name an I tr~ ' Lion. Cardinal Manning had no objec tlon to the German Reed entertain ments in St. George's Hall or the per formances of the Moore and Burgess Minstrels in St. James's Hall, but he would have promptly suspended my priest of his who was proved to have visited a London theatre.?London Chronicle. Notable Port Arthurs. In addition to the one that has fall en there are other notable Port Ar thurs. There is the Canadian -me. on the western side of the great lakes, from which Lord Wolsely start ed with his expedition a generation ago to suppress the first rebellion of the half-breeds at the Red river. Then there is the Tasmanian one?a lovely spot that was converted into a recep tacle for the worst desperadoes when the transportation system was in ope ration. Another Port Arthur is that in Texas, the growing seaport. Paris Has Pure Ice Law. Dealers in ice are compelled to show (.,) their carts whether the ice carried is from pure water ami lit for human consumption or for refrigerat ing purposes not for consumption. Tiio Paris dealers are endeavoring to evade the law and the police have just made an example by imposing a fine on a dealer whoso inscription on his cart induced a cafe proprietor to buy ice which was not lit for the use of his customers. The Times and Democrat IS NOW PUBLISHED Twice-a-Week AT $1.50 Per Annum. M. O. Dantzler Hardware and Furniture ORANOEBURO, S. C. Hardware, Suns, Sporting Goods, Tinware, Belting, Machine Fittings Piping Cut and Threded. AGENT FOR THE FOLLOWING FIRST CLASS RELIABLE FARM MACHINERY: Johnston Mowers, Rakes and Disc Harrows. A full line of repairs tor these machines always carried in stock. The Celebrated Farmers Favorite Grain Drills. Red Ripper Hay Presses. Oliver Chilled Walking Plows. Oliver Sulky Plows. American Field Fencing. < Bradley Gin Saw Filers. 1 also sell the Great Majestic Range. Will not Crack, Rust of Crystalize. Entire body one Solid Piece of Charcoal Iron, Ofled Lined With Isbcstos Board, not Paper. Not chea- pest, but least expensive in long run. . 350 $350 VALUABLE PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT RANSOALES VOTING CONTEST BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1 AND CLOSING DECEMBER 31, 1908. PRIZE NO. 1 Rubber Tire Buggy worth $125 i"6 -hf. ii 'J Handsome Bed Room Suite 0 jj ? ** Furniture worth .... < ' i t 2 Best Grade Sewing Ma- JA ?J chine worth. v t < 1 * < A Useful Cooking Range dj 5C y * worth. v Oo. > i i i i i i C Elegant China Dinner Set ?A [)L & (100 pes) worth. ?P ?v i t i i L One Bbl. Best Pat. Flour O i; to EACH of the FIVE next highest. NOTE LTHEj FOLLOWING RULES FACH PURCHASE OF ONE DOLLAR WILL ENTITLE YOU TO ONE VOTE, AND THE PERSON GETTING THE GREATEST NUMBER OF VOTES BY DECEMBER 31, 1?08, WILL GET PRIZE NO. 1. THE NEXT HIGHEST WILL GET PRIZE NO. 2. THE NEXT GETS PRIZE NO. THE NEXT NO. 4. THE NEXT NO. 5. EACH OF THE FIVE NEXT HIGHEST WILL GET ONE BARREL .OP BEST PATENT FLOUR. VOTE WILL UK GIVEN ONLY WHEN REQUESTED AND AT TIME <>!?' PURCHASE. NO VOTES GIVEN FOR CHARM: PURCHASES OR WHEN ACCOUNTS ARE PAID. VOTES, WHEN ONCE CAST, CAN NOT BE CHANGED TO ANOTHER PERSON. ON DECEMBER :*lst THE VOTES WILL BE COUNTED BY A COMMITTEE AND THOSE HOLD ING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF VOTES WILL BE AWARDED THE PRIZES AS ABOVE STATED. REMEMBER YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE, BUT SOMETHING TO GAIN. . C. RANSDALE Orangeburg, 3. C.