Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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9? 3Etuw8 and $?motrat PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK Tuesday and Friday. - rVol. 40. ? ? ao. 34. t-? "Entered as second-class matter Jan. 1, 1908, at the postoffice at Or angeburg, s. c, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Sfas. Iu Sims, Editor and Proprietor. Sias. Izlar Sims, - Associate Editor. Subscription Bates. One Tear....$1.50 Six Months. '75 Three Months.40 Advertising Rates. Transient advertisements $l00 per inch for flat 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, Notice of Thanks, and all notices of a personal or pohti eal nature are charged for as regular advertise Special Notices, entitled Wanted, Los* Found, Far Rent, not exceeding twenty-five words, one time, 35 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 advertisements for three months or longer. For rates on contract advertising apply at the office, and they will be carefully furnished. .Remittances should be made by checks Eaoaey orders, registered letters, or express or ders, Tjayable to s The Times and Democrat, Oranereburj?, S. C. After all the luss and leathers the lien law is still with us. It seems to be a hard matter to get rid of it? The Srate says "Congressman Laake of New Jersey seems to have .suffered a loss of gray matter." Wonder if he had any to lose. No action looking to an appeal on the part of the disfranchised voters in the Calhonn County election can be taken until the text of the decis ion of the Supreme Court is filed. When the Attorney-General in ?ited Editor Koester to mortal com bat law and order received a severe blow from a quarter where they should have met nothing but pro tection and kindness. AwAir up in New York State, the stronghold of Republicans, "large delegations from surrounding towns came into Ogdensburg to greet Mr. Bryan at a reception. Bryan draws the people to him wherever he goes. In one breath a distinguised law yer before the dispensary commis sion denounced the old State Dis pensary as corrupt, and in the next breath admitted that the whiskey house he represented had given ''commissions" to dispensary offi cials to secure business. This is a clear case of kettle calling pot black. The News and Courier's latest ob jection to Mr. Bryan is based on the fact that he wants United States Senators elected directly by the peo ple instead of by the legislatures. If the plain people are competent to elect the Governors, Congress men and many.other officers in this State why are they not competent to name the senators? Some of the dispensary "graf ters" are very particular in the use of words. A very distinguished Kentucky lawyer says there was no "graft" in the commissions his house paid the dispensary officials, yet he is willing to discount the bill held by his house against the State for the full amount of the "commis sions" his house paid. "Shall the white man who is not a qualified voter be debarred from voting for United States Senators," asks the News and Courier. There are thousands of white men in this State who have voluntarily disqual ified themselves by failing to regia- j ter, but that does not prevent them' from helping to chose a United States Senator in the primary elec tion. After the Senator is choosen it makes very little difference who ?otes to carry the nomination into effect in the general eiection. "Do the Democrats of South Car olina wish thatlUnited States Sena tors be not elected by the Legisla ture, but that they be choosen in the November elections?in which only the registered and otherwise qualified voters participate." asks The News aud Courier. The Dem ocrats of South Carolina wish the Senators elected just as they are now. By a direct vote of all Demo crats in a primary. The Legislature does not elect United States Sena tors in this State now. The Legis lature merely confirms the man the people elects hy direct vote. The News and Courier says "elec tion of United States Senators by popular vote would invite the candi dicy of independents in every Southern State and demolish the po litical solidarity of the Southern white party." In all the Southern States the Democrats nominate their candidates for Governor and other officere by popular vote in a pri mary and then elect them in the general election in November, yet we don't hear anything of the solid arity of the Southern white party being demolished. Then why should the election of the United States Senators in the same way demolish the solidarity of the Southern white .party? Will Do Us Harm. The spectacle that Attorney-Gen eral Lyon made of himself on Thurs day before the neople of this State and the United States will do us harm: ' He huJ cui editor rummoned j before his court as a witness and then denounced him as an infamous liar and challenged him to resent the insult, He further said he was responsible for what he said and would be on the street where the insulted editor could get redress if he wanted it in mortal combat. When the editor arose in the court from the witness chair with the ap parent intention of resenting the in sult then and there he was warned by the Attorney-General not to ap proach him, which implied that he was armed and would use his wea pon on the man that he had grossly insulted in the very presence of a court of justice. When the highest law officer in the State acts like Attorney-General Lyon did on Thursday in the very presence of a court of justice is it any wonder that men carry pistols and commit murder on the slightest pretext? There can hardly be any question but that the Attorney General was armed and was ready and willing to use his weapon in a crowed court room or in the streets if occasion required him to do so, thus endangering the lives of inno cent people. Such unlawful con duct would have been an outrage on the part of a street bully, who would have been severely punished for it. How much more of an outrage it is when committed by the highest law officer of the State? Apparently the only thing that prevented the At torney-General from using his weap on was the failure of the insulted editor to resent the insult when giv en. Instead of insulting a witness in his own court Attorney-General Lyon should have protected him with his life if need be. The wit ness was there by a summons issued at the request of the Attorney Gen eral himself and was entitled to the procection, not only of the court, but of every court official, and he should have had it. Instead of that he was villified and abused and challenged to mortal combat by its chief prosecuting officsr,- the At torney-General of the State. We have not a word to say in de fence of the attack made on the At torney-General by the Editor In fact, we condemn it in toto. It was severe, and there .may have been no ground for it, but still At torney-General Lyon was not justi fied in resenting it where he did. If he had forgotten his duties as a citizen he should have remembered that he was the highest law officer of the State, and that it was his sworn duty to set a proper example of obedience to law in the face of the greatest provocation. The rea son why so many murders are com mitted in this and other states is be cause a great many men attempt to redress their own wrongs like the Attorney-General did instead of ap pealing to the law for redress. The same spirit exhibited by the Attor ney-General to redress his own wrongs instead of appealing to the courts to redress them is responsi ble for nearly all the murders com mitted in this State and elsewhere. How much better it would have been for the Attorney-General to have prosecuted the editor for libel j and make him prove his charge or retract it than to make the spectacle of himself that he did. Don't Get Flustrated. Under the caption "Mr. Bryan a Menace to the South," The News and Courier says: "If South Carolina shall send a Bryan delegation to the Denver Con vention it follows that the people wish United States Senators elected by direct vote in the general elec tions. That is Mr. Bryon's hobby. That, more than any other measure, he presses. That he has held to steadfastly while abondoning free silver, anti-imperialism and perhaps other 'paramount issues.' The en dorsement of Mr. Bryan's view would be involved in Mr. Bryan's nomination. "Do theJDemocrats of South Caro lina wish that United States Sena tors be not elected by the Legisla ture, but that they be chosen in the Decembee elections?in which only the registered and otherwise qualifi ed voters participate? Our political leaders are exceedingly solicitous about the 'illiterate white people,' they remember the poor man who has a vote in the primary when the repeal of the lien law is proposed; shall the white man who is not a qualified voter be debarred from voting for United States Senators? "If the politicians of South Caroli na must have a Bryan delegation, iet them have it, but they must elect it (with their eyes open. Election of j United States Senators by popular j vote would invite the candidacy of independents in every Southern State and demolish the political sol idarity of the Southern white party. What think Senator Tillman, Con | gressman J. T. Johnson and other South Carolina champions of 'Brv anism, of Mr. Bryan's dearest meas ure?" The News and Courier is certainly hard up for argument against Mr. Bryon if it is forced to th ? .;'-;ve as such. As a matter oi iacC tnanus to Ben Tillman, the people of South Carolina now elect United States Senators by direct vote, and the legis lature only confirms the choice of the people when it elects the candidate who receives a majority vote in the primary. We choose the Govenor, all State officers, as well as Con gressmen, in the same way, and the plan certainly works well. The law requires that all the last named officers shall be choosen by direct vote in November, not December as The News and Courier has it, but that don't prevent the white people in all the Southern States from chos ing the candidates they want to vote for in the general election in a Dem ocratic primary like we have it in South Carolina. In this way all in dependents would be elimnsted and the white people would have only one candidate to vote for and he would certainly be elected. If the people has sense erough to choose the members of the Legislater that The News and Courier want to elect the Senator, they certainly have sense enough to elect the Senator. Mr. Bryan and his followers are cer tainly willing to trust the people to elect the United States Senators in every State. We are sure we would then cet a Senate that would more nearly represent the interests of the people than the present body. Not only that. We would like to see the President and Vice-Peesident elected by direct vote too. We would advise the News and Courier to haul down its scarecrow and run up the white flag as the above squib indicates that it is out of anti-Bryan ammunition, Through the influence of Ben Till man the people of South Carolina were given the right to chose by di rect vote candidates for all the offi ces in this State, and the people will not object to Mr. Bryan because he endorses a plan that works so admi ralty. If the Attorney-Gener al can tote around a pistol and challenge folks to mortal combat, why can't other folks do the same? ASSESSMENT NOTCE. 1908. Notice is hereby given that I, or my deputy, wnl 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, 1908, 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. 0., Tuesday, Jan. 14. Vances, Wednesday, Jan. 15. Parlers, Thursday, Jan. 16. 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. Office nours from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M T. M. McMICHAEL, l2-12-t2-20. County Auditor O. C. Circuit Court Sale. State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. In Common Pleas. Henry Utsey, et al., Plaintiffs, against Ethel Aiken, et al., Defendants. By virtue of the judgment in the above stated case, I will sell at pub lic auction, at Orangeburg Court House, during the legal hours for sales, on the first Monday in March, 190S, being the second day of said month, the following described real estate: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND sit uate, lying and beiug in the City of Orangeburg, State aforesaid, con taining one-fourth (1-4) of an acre, fronting and measuring on the old State Road fifty-two feet, and run ning back and measuring on the re speclive side lines two hundred and ten feet, and measuring on the rear line fifty-two feet; and bounded on the North by lands of Julia M. Brown; on the East by the old Stage Road; on the South by lands now or formerly of Sarah Brown, and on the West by lands of the es tate 0r Mrs. Caroline T. Felder, de c-used. TERMS: Cash, the purchaser or purchasers to pay for all papers and all taxes falling due after the day of sale; and in case the purchaser or purchasers fall to comply with the terms of sale, said premises will be resold on the same or some subse quent salesday, on the same terms and at the risk of the former pur chaser or purchasers. Rout. E. Copes, Judee of Probate as Special Referee. February 11, 1908.?2-14-3. 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. T!.'? Allowinp 1 yios h ive been mad'* fui !!:?; year iao7. 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. S.. . S. L. 3 " School district No. 8...B. D. 2* m 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...S. L. 2 " School district No. 18.. .S. 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 ." School district No. 37.. .S. L. 2 " School district No. 3 8.. .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.. .8. 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. 83.. .S. L. 3 " Commutation Tax for the year 1908, payable from 15th day of October, 1907, to 1st day of March, 1908. A. D. Fair, Treasurer, Circuit Court Sale. State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. In Common Pleas. C. H. Harrison, Plaintiff, against Sylvester Johnson, et al., Defend ants. , By virtue of the judgment in the above stated case, I will sell at pub lic auction, at Orangeburg Court House, during the legal hours for sales, on the first Monday In March, 1908, being the second day of said month, the following described real estate: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND sit uate, lying and Jjeing In the State and County aforesaid, containing six ty-one (61) acres, more or less, and bounded on the North by the Ninety Six Public Highway; East by lands of Coly Reed; South by George Dan iels, and West by lands of This land will be sold in two tracts or parcels according to a plat which will be exhibited at the sale. TERMS: Cash, the purchaser or purchasers to pay for all papers and all taxes falling due after the day of sale; and in case the purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale, said premises will be resold on the same or some subse quent salesday, on the same terms and at the risk of the former pur chaser or purchasers. Robt. E. Copes, Judge of Probate as Special Referee. February 11, 1908.?2-14-3. IN VALUABLE PRIZES S350 TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT IANSDAUS VOTING CONTEST BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1 AND CLOSING DECEMBER 31, 1908. PRIZE NO. 1 Rubber Tire Buggy worth $125 < 6 i < J Handsome Bed Room Suite (jMAA Furniture worth .... v'v" it ii i it it Furniture worth . 3 Best Grade Sewing Ma- <fr AA & chine worth. v TV 4Useful Cooking Range dj 2E worth. v OD t i i i C Elegant China Dinner Set 7A f (100 pcs) worth. M> $jf ? < < ? One Bbl. Best Pat. Flour next highest to EACH of the FIVE NOTE THE FOLLOWING RULES EACH PURCHASE OP ONE DOLLAR WILL ENTITLE YOU TO ONE VOTE, AND THE PERSON GETTING THE GREATEST NUMBER OP VOTES BY DECEMBER 31, 1008, WILL GET PRIZE NO. 1. THE NEXT HIGHEST XflLh GET PRIZE NO. 2. THE NEXT GETS PRIZE NO. 3. THE NEXT NO. 4. THE NEXT NO. 5. EACH OF THE FIVE NEXT HIGHEST WILL GET ONE BARREL .OF BEST PATENT FLOUR. VOTE WILL BE GIVEN ONLY WHEN REQUESTED AND AT TIME OF PURCHASE. NO VOTES GIVEN FOR CHARGE PURCHASES OR WHEN ACCOUNTS ARE PAID. VOTES, WHEN ONCE CAST, CAN NOT BE CHANGED TO ANOTHE7! PERSON. ON DECEMBER 31st 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. J. C. RANSDALE Orangeburg, S. C. Theodore Kohn's i Sale Extraordinary CLOAKS. SUITS, FURS AND SKIRTS. SEE OUR WINDOW. We never misrepresent in this store. We know we can save you money. Stationery?one half off, Belts Reduced 15c, 24, and 39c. Embroidery Remnants at Cost. White Goods Reduced O Be tliafffySibf Established Over 40 Imi MAIL ORDERS ATTENDED TO.