Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK Tuesday and Friday. Vol 40. . . .... Xo. 28. "Entered as second-class matter 8sa. 1, 1908, at the postoffice at Or amgeburg, S. C, under the Act of jDcujgress of March 3, 1879. Has. L. Sims, Editor and Proprietor. 9*8. Izlar Sims, - Associate Editor. Subscription Bates. One Tear.r..i ..$1.50 tUx Months.. .. .. .... ,.. ....'.75 ffhree Months. ..... .40 Advertising Rates. Transient advertisements $1.00 per inch for flint insertion and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion Business Notices 10 cents per line for first lasortion and 5 cents per lino for subsequent Insertions. Obitnaries, Tributes of Resect, Notice of Thanks, and all notices of a personal or politi eal nature are charged for as regular advertise Beats. Special Notices, entitled Wanted, Lost, Jotmd, Far Rent not exceeding twenty-five words, one time, 35 cents; two times 50 cents; three tunes, 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 ?dvertising apply at the office, and they will In oarefully r?mished. Remittances should be made by checks Bioney orders, registered letters, or express or ders, payable to The Times and Democrat, Oraneebunr, S. C. Hearst is the greatest demagogue of the times. He has a fool notion that he can buy the Presidency of this greac country. It must be evident now to the Democratic defenders of President Roosevelt that as a reformer he is only a grand stand player. A man dropped dead in Chester, Pa., after eating fifteen plates of ?oysters one day and thirteen the next. What else could be expected of him, In his last message to Congress President Roosevelt gave notice that campaign contributions would be received from any one and no questions asked. The president of a Chinese bank was requested by a large number of depositors who could not get their money to commit suicide as an act of expiation for stealing the funds of the institution. If President Roosevelt wants to ?line up the colored Republicans in this State for his man Friday he had better cut off the political head of Capers, who doesn't seem to be very popular with them. We do not b lame the Republicans for being jubilant over the enforced absence of Senator Tillman from Washington. On occasions he prod ed them unmercifully with his pitch fork and they fear him. They are trying to beat Gov. Hoke Smith over in Georgia with a man named Brown. We rather think Brown will feel like he ought to change his name to Dennis when Hoke gets through with him. Some of the editorials nowjappear ing in the News and Courier will no doubt find their way into the Repub lican Campaign Book, as they will make most excellent campaign docu ments for the stand patters of that party. The Mews and Courier has bloom ed our into a regular stand-patter. It seems to think that the present political conditions are all right and that the people had better be care ful how they disturb them by trying to elect Bryan or any other reai Democrat President. A dispatch from New Orleans quotes Grover Cleveland as saying that if the Democratic party desires to nominate him for the Presidency he could not do otherwise than ac cept. The Charleston Post says Mr. Cleveland is already a philosopher and he bids fair to become a humo rist. The Chester Reporter says "Mr. Bryan is able and magnetic, but his headship of the party on two suc cessive occasions has flatly demon strated his unfitness for the place." Mr. Bryan "demonstrated his unfit ness for the place" by polling one million more votes than any other Democrat that ever ran for the Pres idency. The Augusta Herald says: "The election in Arkansas being past Sena tor Jeff Davis should at once return to Washington. Tha. Senate proceed ings are rather dull with Davis and Tillman both absent." They are not in the same class, cotemporary. Senator Tillman will be greatly miss ed in Washington by his party, but it would be better off if Davis will stay away for good. The News and Courier says "our people are highly prosperous in spite of the diffn 'ties in New York and the depression of stocks." This may be true of the people of Charleston, but it is not! true of the mass of farmers in this or any other county in South Caro lina. The farmers find it very hard to borrow money to carry on their I work Iiis Spring, which indicates j anything but prosperity. Tillmail on the Nomination. In speaking of the action of the National Democratic Convention Senator Tillman says if the Republi cans nominate Secretary Taft for President, the Derriocrats will and probably should nominate Bryan, who, he believes, would beat the Secretary at the polls. If, on the other hand, the Republicans should get into a tangle, out of which should come the nomination of Roosevelt then the Democrats would do well to put Mr. Bryan aside and select some other candidate who could offer opposition to the Presi dent in his policies. This view is based on the argument that Mr. Bryan has so fully endorsed the Roosevelt program that he is inhib ited from joining issue with Mr. Roosevelt as a candidate. The Charleston Post thinks there is a good deal in this view, and says "if Mr Roosevelt should be the nom inee of the Republicans the Demo crats will have to get away from Bryan and Bryanism and they would do best, in all likelihood, with a con servative candidate, of the type of Judge Gray, of Delaware, or of Jud son Harmon, Ohio. Mr. Harmon, by the way, with his record of the recommendation of the prosecution of Paul Marton and other officials of the Santa Fe road, as rebaters, which recommendation was rejected by the President, who had appoint ed Mr. Harmon to follow the trail of the railroad offenders, would make a very good anti-Roosevelt candidate." The Post says "the probabilities are very strong that the Republi cans will nominate Mr Taft and the chance of Mr. Roosevelt again heading the ticket is growing less each day. Senator Tiliman's view that Mr. Bryan would be the most available candidate against the present Secretary of war is, there fore, the most practical estimate of the situation. It will likely come out that way, and we believe that he is right in his belief that Mr. Bryan would, in that contest win at the polls.''" _, Monument to Gen. Lee. Representative Scott Ferris, one of the youngest men in the house and representing the youngest state in the union, Oklahoma, has intro duced a joint resolution providing for the erection of a monument to the memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee in Washington. The capital city as is well known, is so arranged that numerous parks are formed by the intesection of streets and avenues, and in many in stances, where as many as three or four thoroughfares intersect circu lar parks are formed, adding mater ially to the beauty and the conven ience of the city. Seats are provided in almost all of the parks, for the convenience of the public. From the earliest spring days till late in the fall, from early morning till late in the evening the parks are filled to overflowing with nurses and children, the latter forming probably the happiest ele ement of the capital city's popula tion. , In the center of almost every paik is the statue of some eminent Amer ican, or of a foreigner who was a friend of America, such as La Fay ette and Rochambeau. The resolu- \ tion of Mr. Ferris proposes the erec tion of such a statue to the memory of Lee, who is now regarded north, ? south, east and west as one of the greatest of Americans, While it is not at all likely that anything will be done about it at the present session of congress, which unfortunately happens to be "before j the election," the sentiment set in motion by this resolution will in all probability result in the erection, sooner or later, of such a monument to the memory of the Confederacy's great chieftain. Living at Home. Under the above caption the Jef ferson Citizen says "suppose every farmer in the entire South should make up his mind to live at home? That is to say suppose he should de termine to raise all that his family required as food, all the corn, fod der, peas> hay, cotton seed, and ot er supplies and produce necces sary to carry on his business as a farmer. What would be the result? Try it one year and we venture the assertion that you will try it again. Raise what you need to eat, plant a small cotton crop, and let your cot ton as far as possible repre?ent what you will spend for clothes and those things that you cannot make or raise on your farm. If you will do this you will soon see a way in which you may become independent. Far mers who have tried this pV.n have succeeded and you can do the same j Think of the successful farmers j around you and you will find they I have alxeady adopted this plan." Every word of the above is as true as preaching, and ?'iould the sug gestion of Th'i Citi^iG be carried out we would in a few years have the richest country on the face of the earth. Our farmers could then sell or hold their cott? 1 ar it suited them. A Monster Trust. "One of the hydra-headed mon sters that have been tightening their hold upon the people," was the way Representative Watkins, of Louisiana, referred to the paper trust, during a speech in the house, when he advocated tbe removal of the duty on wood pulp. The newspaper, he argued, was one of the main civilizing agencies of the world, and in this country, "sheds light in 15,000,000 homes," while to-day, he said, the newspaper industry was working in harmony with organized labor "its operating expenses are higher, because union labor is more expensive than unor ganized labor was a few years ago." There was, he charged, a tariff on everything that went to maice a newspaper. "This," he said, "is purely and simply a donation to the paper trust and a tax on the news papers and other printing interest of the country." The newspapers, he declared, had been patient and long-suffering. "As the moulders of public opinion," he said, "they could almost cause a revolution if they would." If the government continued to perpetuate monopolies, he said, "we will bid farewell to state rights, to individual liberty, to the equality of all men before the law, and humble our-selves in sack-cloth and ashes before the plutocracy of the coun try, and, as supplicants, bow down defore the throngo of our rulers." "Will Obey t!u> Bosses. News comes from Washington that William Dulaney, the Presi dent's colored messenger, whose daily duty it is also to shave the Pres ident has been transferred from these lowly duties to. the navy de partment and placed in the office of the auditor of that department at a salary of $1,400 a year. President Roosevelt expects to go to Oyster Bay for the summer about June 25, and when he leaves the city, Delaney will lay aside his razor and will take How to Cook Rice. ' Few housewives understand how to cook rice so that It puffs into a snowy mass, each kernel distinct. I have found a way, says a writer in Har per's Bazar. First wash it thorough ly through several cold waters, rub bing the kernels between the hands. This is to remove all the loose flour on the outside of the grains. After the water runs clear turn the rice into a colander and drain: then put it into a deep stewpan, allowing one quart of boiling water to a cup of washed rice. Add a teaspoonful of salt and allow it to come to a good boil. Cook steadily for twenty minutes, lifting the rice occasionally with a fork to prevent its sticking. Shake the kettle also for the same purpose, but never stir or mash with a spoon. Take it from the fire, pour off the water If any is left and place It on the back of the stove In the oven or even over a pot of hot water until It finishes swelling. Cook ed in this way you will find the rice plump, light and white, each grain distinct aud separate. How to Clean Wall Paper. Wall paper that has a smoky or grimy look can be brightened with a powder preparation which frequently removes even very objectionable marks. Make a mixture of equal parts of cornstarch, whiting and fuller's earth aud with a soft cheesecloth or any cotton rag dip it into the powder and carefully go over the paper, rub bing vigorously, but not enough to In jure the print. Change the cloth as It gets badly soiled, after which wipe the walls with large pieces of cotton rags or cheesecloth. An old worn table cloth torn into pieces will do for dust cloths. For very delicate tints put the powder in a gauze bag?an old piece of veiling will do?and carefully wipe down the walls with the powder bag. Put newspapers on the floor to catch the dust which falls. A thin paste of fuller's earth and ammonia will often remove bad grease marks. Cover the spot, but do not rub it. When dry, carefully brush off the dust. How to Paper Calcimihed Walls. Booms whose walls have been white washed or calcirained present a diffi cult problem when one wishes to paper them. The usual method is to size the walls with a sticky preparation of mo lasses, vinegar, milk or glue to "kill" the lime so that the paper will stick. A much better way that has proved perfectly satisfactory is to simply wet up the usual paste with vinegar in stead of water and add 5 cents' worth , of glue for each ordinary sized room, up his pen as a clerk in the auditor s | BniPh the wnl]s well wlth a dry broom office. He succeeds a white cJerkj to remove any dust or loose particles. put on the paper in the usual way and be assured that it will stay there. I who was reduced from $1,600 to a year to make room for him. The President is doing all he can to line I up the negroes for *Taft, and no J doubt he will succeed. We even ex pect to see Capers' "heinous ba boon" line up for the Roosevelt can didate. The average Republican negro can be kicked and cuffed about by the bosses between elec tions, but when it comes to electing delegates to conventions he does pretty much as the bosses order him to do. Col. Bacon's Tour Col. James T. Bacon, of Edgefield, j will conduct a European tour this summer, visiting Norway, Denmark, How to Test Potatoes. To test potatoes cut the raw vege table in two and rub the halves to gether. If the moisture on rubbing Is great enough to drop the potato will be soggy and set when cooked. A potato that will be dry and mealy when conked will give a good rich froth, while a poor one will show only a wa tery froth by the same rubbing action. Moreover, the two pieces or halves will stick together if the potato is a good one. Of course the whole pr" ess is to test the amount of starch in the pota to, and the more starch the better the potato. How to Take Bran Baths. Bran baths are said to be good for nervous people. They have an ex Bavaria, Italy, Switzerland, France tremely softening effect upon the skin. I and England. His party will sail on Ordinary bran may be bought at a [July 16,1908,and the duration of the feed store ^d uscd as desired. A tour will be seventy-six days, ^eseeloHt baff containing about a * ,_ , ' _T quart and a half or two quarts should The cost from New York to New York on the return will be $690. Col. 1 Bacon has issued the full itinerary, and anyone who wishes to visit Eu rope this summer would do well to get in communication with Col. Ba con. No man is better fitted to con duct such a tour. Col. Bacon has be filled mediumly full with bran. This bag will do for two baths. The water should be quite warm, and the bag should be put into it and thor oughly soaked and squeezed until the water is brown and 'ull of bubbles. One should stay in the bath for a few minutes only. Massage of the entire body after the bath Is beneficial, but one should rest for at least ten inin had Wide experience in foreign tra-| utes between the massage and bath, vels, having before successfully con ducted such tour. The trip will be delightful, and especially so in com pany with Col. Bacon. For full in formation and for registration ad dress Col. James T. Bacon, Edge field, S, C._ A dispatch from Wsahlngton says J building and grounds Wednesday or Idered reported bills for new build thei Senate committee on public 'ings ot Muskegee, Oklahoma, $265, 000; Abbeville, South Carolina, $75, 000; and Miami, Florida, $75,000. Notice. Notice is hereby given that bids for supplying the County Dispensary for quarter ending June 30, 1 908, wlli be opened and contracts awarded, on Wednesday, April 15. 1908, at 11 o'clock a. m., at the County Dispen sary warehouse in City of Orange burg, S. C. H. C. J. T. Paulling, Chairman. Smith, McCants. Comity Dispensary Board. DO YOU KNOW? Do yon know why our store is growing more popular each day? It is because wc make a special study of the wants of our customers and save them from 10 per cent to 20 per cent on every bill they buy from us. We have a full stock of fresh and Stylish Spring goods at prices that are sure to please. Give us a rail and we will do yon good. THE ORANGEBURG MILLINERY PARLOR is now located at our store and Mrs. George Fairey and Mrs. Angie Wilson can supply you in fine Millinery at prices cheaper than the very cheapest. Seeing is believing. Come and let us show you. Foreman-Rickenbaker Co. CANDIDATE CARDS. Superintendent of Education. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education subject to ratification by the Democratic Primary this Summer. E. H. HOUSER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Superintendant of Education subject to ratification by the approaching Democratic Prim ary. D. H. MARCHAXT, Jr. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Superintendent of Education of Orangeburg County, subject to the result of the Democrat ic Primary. L. W. LIVINGSTON. Those who are in the voting con test at Ransdale's will have a good opportunity to get votes by advising your relatives and friends to buy from him during his 10 days sale. Kennedy's native 12 Cough Syrup CONTAINS HONEY AND TAR Relieves Colds by working them out of the system through & copious and healthy action of the bowels. Relieves Coughs by cleansing the mucous membranes of the throat, choat and bronchial tubes. "As pleasant to the taste as Maple Sugar" For BACKACHE?WEAK KIDNEYS Try OeWltt s Kidney and Bladder Pills?Suro and Safe Sold by A. C. Dukes, M. D., and A. C. Doyle-& Co. DOING BUSINESS FOR YOUR HEALTH. That's one of the things we are doing business for, and of course incidentally, to get a living. In buying our drugs,&c we get those which are pure and patent, even though they often cost us extra.We buy them for restoring health?yours and all our customers.' You may nor he able to judge the quality of drugs, but our long experience en" ables us to discriminate. Trust us when you need medicine and your confi dence will never be mis* placed. ^ ? A. Calhoun Doyle & Co. "THE POPULAR DRUG! STORE." ?B CLLETI X?? 500 Mile State Family Tickets, $11.25. Good over the Atlantic Coast Line in each State for the head or de pendent members of a family. Limited to one year from date of sale 1000 Mile Interchangeable Individual Ticket, $20.00. Good over the Atlantic Coast Line and 30 other lines in the Southeast aggregating 30,000. miles. Limited to one year from date of sale. 2000 Mile Firm Ticket, $?0.00, Good over the Atlantic Coast Line and 30 other lines in the Southeast aggregating 30,000 miles. For a manager or head of firm and em ployes limited to five, but good for only one of such persons at a time. Limited to one year from date of sale. 1000 Mile Southern Intcrchangeble Individual Ticket, $25.00. Good over t he Atlantic Coast Line and 75 other lines in the Southeast, aggregating 41,000 miles. Limited to one year from date of sale. All mileage tickets sold on and after April 1st, 1908, will not lie " honored for passage on trains, nor in checking baggage, (except from non-agency stations not open for the sale of tickets) hut must ?be presented at ticket office and there exchanged for continuous tickets. 15 cents saved in passage fare by purchasing local ticket from our agents. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. W. J. CRAIG, T. C. WHITE, Passenger Traffic Manager, General Passenger Agent, WILMINGTON, X . C . The Greatest of AH SPECIAL SALES Will Begin Monday, April 6th. THE EXTIP.E STOCK OF J. C. RANSDALE'S WILL BE PUT OX SALE AT A GREAT REDUCTION' FOR TEN DAYS. This sale will be given for the benefit of the many customers who are taking so much interest in the voting contest, and to those who may care to enter. Just look what you will get, the vast quantity of bar gains never before offered and then stand the chance of getting a valua ble prize free. Who can come ahead of such a proposition. Let everybody come even if you do not care to enter the contest, you will be gvein the same bargains as those who are in the race. REMEMBER THE DATE and make an early start so as to get the best assortment of goods ever put before the public. Another pleasing feature of this sale will he SPECIAL DAYS. Monday will be a great day for Lawn, Linens and all wash goods. Tuesday will take the lead for ibbons, Laces and Embroideries. Wednesday will come in as the best day for Shoes, Slippers and Hosiery. ? Thursday will be given as the best day for clothing und gent's furnishings Friday will be the best day for your Hats, Caps and many useful articles too numerous to mention, Saturday will be the greatest of all when the whole stock will be given over to the many customers at prices never before heard of in Orangeburg. J. C. RANSDALE. M Dantzler Hardware and Furniture ORANGEBURG, S. C. Herdware, Gone, Sporting Goods, Tinware, Belting, Machine Fittings Piping Cut and Threded. AGEXT FOR THE FOLLOWING FIRST CLASS RELIABLE FARM MACHINERY: Johnston Mowers, Rakes and Disc Harrows. A full line of repairs ior these machines alwuys carried in stock. The Celebrated Farmers Favorite Grain Drills. Red Ripper Hay Presses. Oliver chilled Walking Plows. Oliver Sulky Plows. American Held Fencing. B; adley Gin Saw Filers. I 'dsc sell the Great Majestic Range. WUl not Crack, Rust of Cry stab. e. Entire body one Solid Piece Asbestos board, not Par jr. Not chea pest, but least expensive in long ran.