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THE POLITICAL POT IS BOILING HAH!) AND FAST IN CALHOUN. List of the Patriots Who Are Anxious to Serve the Dear People in That Neck of the Woods. The election for county officers over In Caihoun County will take place on next Tuesday, and we are glad to say that there are no lack of patriotic sons who are willing to sacrifice them selves on the altar of their country by filling the different offices of the new county. It was reported that a black ticket had been arranged and that all on that ticket would be elect ed hands down, but whether there is any truth in the report we are not prepared to s?y. Below we give a list of the candidates and the offices for which they are running. There are two candidates for Sher iff, which is supposed to be the best paying office in the county. .Messrs. Olin M. Dantzler and William Braddy Hildebrand are both after this office, and those who are acquainted with the situation over the county say it will be a tight race between them. We hope the best man will win. The next most important office is that of Treasurer, for which Messrs. H. H. Cauthen. S. E. Owen and P. L. Crider are candidates. The real race for the office is said to be be tween Messrs. Cauthen and Owen, but Mr. Crider might surprise every one by winning himself. "tVe can tell more about it after the vote is count ed. The County Auditor's job, whicn is a good office also, is being diligent ly sought after by Messrs. Jas. H. Haigler and J. Moss Holman. This race bids fair to be a tight one from all that we can learn from residents of the new county. Which ever wins the people will be well served as both candidates are good men. The Clerk of Court's office seems to be more popular than Sheriff, Treasurer or Auditor, as there are more candidates who are hustling for it. Messrs. A. Ham Wolf. J. Archie Wolfe, W. A. Isgett and J. Rhett Riley all want it, and at this time it seems to be nick and tuck with at least two of them, but which two deponeth sayeth not. The most sought after office in the County is that of Supervisor, which, if properly looked after, is one of the most important in any county. There are six candidates for this of fice as follows: Messrs. W. D. Wanna maker, Jessie L. Zeigler, Robt. K. Murph, John D. Golson, F Fred Wise and H. J. Crider. This is any body's race. For Coroner there are four can didates and the man that gets it is not apt to die a millionaire from the emoluments of the office. The hope ful ones who are expecting to be elected to this office are John P. Char trand, John W. Spiegner, M. Q. Ax son and J. S. Stabler. It is hard to say who the lightning will strike in this case. For County Commissioners only three candidates have entered the race, and as there are two to be elected they all stand a good chance of securing the coveted plums. Mes srs. J. W. Knight, Jack D. Antley and Dr. J. J. Johnson are the ones who think they hear the call of the dear people in the distance for this office. For Superintendent of Education Mr. D. S. Murph has the field all to himself, and J.Clifton Redmond, Esq., has a similar cinch on the office of Probate Judge. Neither of these gentlemen will be disappointed in J their expectations, and we feel sure that they will make good and true officials, serving the people to the best of their ability. All the candidates running will not be as fortunate as the last two, as there are twenty-six candidates for only ten offices, and a number of them will be elected to stay at home. The defeated candidates will have the consolation of knowing that they will be in a majority as more of them will be defeated than elected. Here is good luck to them all? the fortunate as well as the unfor tunate. We regret that there are not enough offices to go around so as all could be elected and bej happy. The defeated candidates must remember that while into each life dark clduds must come the sun is shining just beyond them. Call to County Democracy. The Orangeburg County Democrat ic executive committee will meet here in the Court House on next Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, a call to this effect having been issued by Chair man Robert Lide. The principal busi ness to come before the committee is the reorganization of the clubs af fected by the formation of Calhoun County. The matter of arranging for meetings of the various clubs to rVir 0: r> delegates to the County Con v ntion will also be considered. - ^ Who Will Win Them. The base ban management offers t*o sea- n tickets to the two young lauies hg the largest amount (money .ic) to the benefit at tractions tiu't it is proposed to put on before the opening of the Be? -;on. Apply at Branson Clothing Company or Wannamaker, Smoak .? 60., for tickets and particulars. Lenten Services. The Rev. A. E .C' nish of S*im merville, S. C, will c. :iduet the Wed nesday evening Lenten ser,.:es at rhe church of the Red? mer in this ? ItyM The .mbMc a?e cc lially invited to] attend the services, hiel. eo imenccsj at f. qc minutes ifter eis:? o'clo k. ?entie April Showers*. S in y nignt and Monaay ^e had some die April showers that were much ed<^d, as It was g- ting pret ty d "e h.;po the showers has been :-ren<.c as w*> believe al' the far men 1 re nendiag r.tin. WILL HAVE BASE BALL. Orangeburg Will Be In the State League This Season. It has been definitely decided that Orangeburg will be in the State League this season. The ladies who have been for several days conduct ing a canvass with a view, to raising sufficient funds with which to put out a team again this year report very satisfactory results, and it is now certain that Orangeburg will re tain her franchise and put out a team. It is proposed to supplement the amount raised by the ladies with several benefit performances at the . Academy of Music. The first will he a wrestling match on tomorrow night and the contestants will probably be Kubiak and McLeod. These benefits J will be continued during the base ball season, and are expected to prove very helpful in keeping on hand suf ficiut funds for the support of the! team. Orangeburg will insist on the sal try >imfl being respected. She wili not offend in this particular herself and if any other city in the League does so it it will mean disbandment of the League before the scheduled games are played. It is hoped, there fore, for the sake of the sport that all the clubs composing the League will, adhere strictly to the agrement that has been entered into between them. In no other way can the League be maintained to the end of the season. "WHEN SMITH CAME HOME" Will Be Rendered Friday Night for Benefit of Base Ball. If you wrant to enjoy one continu ous laugh, and if you want to hear some of the catchiest music of the season, go to see "When Smith Came Home" at the Academy of Music on Friday night. Among some of the songs which are introduced during the course of the play are "Won't You be my Baby Boy." "If a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me," "I'll do Anything Dear in the World for You" and "Seasaw," by Gus Edwards. Mr. Edwards has also written a big musical finaie for the show which introduces such pop ular airs as "When Tommy Atkins Marries Dolly Grey." "Good-bye Dear Old Broadway" and the song from Hip, Hip, Hurrah, which created such a sensation in New York, Ivy." This performance will be for the benefit of the base ball. Go out and help along the good work. Prices 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. SENTENCE COMMUTED. James Wolfe Wiie Be Released From the Penitentiary. ? The Pardon Board makes the fol lowing recommendation in regard to James Wolfe, of this county, who is now serving a life sentence in the State Penitentiary. No doubt Wolfe will behave himself when he gets, free this time, which will be next month. The Pardon Board makes the following statement and recom mendation in the case, which will be carried out by the Governor: James Wolfe was tried at Orange burg at the May .term of Court, 1902, charged with burglary and larceny. He was found guilty and sentenced for life in the Penitentiary. The de fendant was undoubtedly guilty of the crime with which he was charged, but his offence was breaking into an out house and stealing only a few pieces of bacon. Under the taw, as it then stood, the Judge was allowed no discretion, and the sentence of life imprisonment was thereupon imposed. The petition comes recommended by the trial Judge and not opposed by the solici tor. It is also signed by very many good citizens of that community. Your Excellency will bear in mind that the law has since been changed, and that upon recommendation to the jury it will be competent for the trial Judge to impose a sentence of not less than five years for a like crime. Under all of these circumstances the board is impressed with the fact that this is minently a case for Ex ecutive clemency, and do, therefore, recommend that the sentence be com muted to six years imprisonment from the date of the sentence. Must Be Remedied. Railroad Commissioner Banks L. Caughman was in the city Friday in connection with several railroad mat ters. It is understood that the prin cipal object of Mr. Caughman's pres ence here was to investigate a report made to the commission concerning the Atlantic Coast Line's crossing at broughton street, where, it has been stated, a prominent lady of this city narrowly escaped serious injury sev eral days ago. The matter will bei remedied. Must Not Deface Postcards. As a result of numerous complaints of postal postcards being defaced by postmarking, the Postmaster General has ordered discontinuance of the postmarking of cards at the office of address. The postcard fad has reach ed such enormous porpotions that the new ruling will be received with in terest by the thousai-is of postcard collectors. * Adjust Matters Today. The board of County Commission ers will meet today and wind up tue affairs of the county for the last 'quarter. Supervisor Dantzler will re sign, and Mr. A. F. Fairey, who was appointed some time ago to succeed him will qualify. Mr. Dantzler is now a resident of Calhonn County, where he is a candidate for sheriff. Wrestling Match. Those who saw the wrestling match .last week were very much pleased. Another great wrestling match will be pulled off tomorrow night at the Academy of Music for the benefit of the base ball fund. ANNUAL MEETING. BUSINESS .MEN'S LEAGUE HOLD INTERESTING SESSION. Officers Are Elected and Many Other Matters of IntcrestVre Taken Up and Disposed of. The annual meeting of the Business Men's League was held at the City Hall on Friday night. The meeting was largely attended and very en thusiastic. The officers who have given such faithful service for the past several years were unanimously re-elected to serve for the ensuing term and are as follows: President, R. H. Jennings: vice-president, John Cart: secretary and treasurer, Sol Kohn; executive committee, W. G. Smith. I. W. Bowman. W. L. Glaze. B. H. Moss, VY. E. Atkinson, A. L. Dukes and W. F. Fairey. The committee appointed to confer with the Express Company with a view to improve the service here re ported that it had a conference with Route Agent Fant, who came to the city for this purpose, and that the matter has been satisfactorily adjust ed. The company agrees to kepe its offices open from S a. m. to 7 p. m.. and to deliver packages to all busi ness places within the city limits no j matter where located. As to deliwy to the residential portions of town [the company agrees to do this in a'l cases where it is practicable and does not conflict with other absolutely nec essary duties. The agreement made about two years ago between the Business Men's League and the South Carolina Pub lic service Corporation through its president. Mr. J. J. Timmes, of New York city, was again the subject of considerable discussion. Mr. Timmes desired the cooperation of the League in obtaining for him from the city council for an electric street railway in this city. The League put up a forfeit of $500 as a guarantee thai the franchise would be secured and Mr. Timmes deposited a iike amount to guarantee that the ruad would be built. A franchise was obtained and presented to Mr. Timmes, but, it seems, did not meet with his ap proval. The contract merely stated that a franchise would be furnished and i made no reference to the terms of same, therefore the League conlends that its part was carried out and that Mr. Timmes has failed to stand to his part of the agreement. He v/as noti fied that at the meeting of the League steps would be taken to ob jtain possession of the forfeit money, $1,000. which is being held by the People's Bank. Mr. Timmed thinks, he says, that the money should ie turned over to him as th League fail ed to furnish a franchise which was acceptable. It may be stated here that Mr. Timmes desired a franchise which would allow his company ten years I in which to build the road, and in the meantime the city would uot be able to entertain such a proposition from any othr soutce. The fran chise offered allowed three years, which, in view of this city's steady growth is cons-tVred amrile time. A committee composed of three of the best lawyers at the liar was appointed to take charge of this matter and to adopt whatever legal measures are necessary to protect the League's in terests. Messrs. A. Lathrop, H. H. Moss and I. \Y. Bowman compose this commit* ee It is understood that some time ago Mr. Timmes was wPIing to have each side take down its share of the mon ey, the suggestion coming from him, but the League was unwilling to do this, feeling that it was entitled to the whole amount. Since he has been put on notice as to the course which the League purposes to pursue Mr. Timms seems inclined to adopt dif ferent tactics. The $500 will hardly more than compensate the League for the trouble it went to in behalf, of the South Carolina Public Service Corporation, which promised so much for Orangeburg, Charleston, Colum bia, and other places, but which now seems to have, like the proverbial Arab, "folded its tent" and silently departed tor other climes. Another matter of prime impor tance to this city is the prospect of having the Postal Telegraph and Ca ble Company enter this city at an early date. The Western Union has been repeatedly asked to give this city a better service, but they have refused on th ground that the com pany cannot afford to increase its expenses here with th present patron age. This conclusion is by no means satisfactory and the announcement that the Postal people will probably bring their line here will be welcome news. Messrs. W. L. Glaze, H. L. Smoak and W. H. Dukes were ap pointed a committee to confer with certain parties who have been assur ed that, if th necessary encourage ment is given, the Postal will come here. In compliance with the League's constitution written notice was given that at the next regular meeting a resolution would be introduced pro posing that the name of the organiza tion be chanf ? ?? to that of the Cham ber of Commerce or the board of trade. It is argued that the League has outgrown tiself, is now covering a much wider scope than was con templated at the time of its organi zation, consequently a same more in keeping with the growth and objects of the League should now be adopted. There are some, however, who op pose a .change ef name and it is not at all certain that the change will be effected. Hon. I. W. Bowman was called on to make a report concerning the work done by the committee that visited Washington in the interest of the public building and he stated that what the committee did was to the point and that he believed that they had made an impression. Judge B. H. Moss s'ated that he had gone to Washlngtr i about a week later, and that he understood that the commit LIST OP LETTERS. Those Remaining Unclaimed iD the Orangeburc Postofhce. List of letters remaining unclaim ed in the Orangeburg Post Office for the week ending April 6, 1908. Persons calling for these letters will please say ihey a;e advertised. A. D. Webster, P. M. EHis Amaker, E. L. Austin. Mrs. Mary Bowers, William Brown, Danied Curry. Arthur Darby, Miss Sarah Jane David, Miss A. Dupont. Miss Esteu Fill, Napoleon Funder burg, William Lee Freeman. Mack Willie Giger, M. V Glover, Charles Griffith. Rose Anna Hampton. Jake Har per, A. B. Hey ward, Mrs. Seledy Hut to. Mrs. Lucinda Jefferson, Henry Jenkins Miss Mary Kennerly. Mrs. Silvia Knight. J. E. Martin, Wesley Margain, Miss Maggie Moore. N. C. Mullen. Miss Suannah Nelson. Miss E. M. Peirce. J. H. T. Riley. Miss Ida Smith, Miss Gladish Smoak. Mrs. Henry Wando. Mrs. Maggie White. THIEVES AT WORK. Two Residences Entered and Robbed on Friday Afternoon. Thieves have begun their depreda tions in this city again and we hope the police will get busy and land some of the light fingered gentry behind the bars. Some thief entered the residence of Capt. W. W. Wanna maker. on Elliott street, Friday af ternoon between "> .nd 6 o'clock, and between 7 and S o'clock the same af ternoon the same or some other thief entered the residence of Mrs. Lizzie D. Melton, on Orange Court, just a few doors to the rear of Capt. W anna maker's. None of the inmates were at. home at either place while the robberies were being committed. It is almost certain that the same parties entered both houses, and it seems that they were after nothing but money and eatables, as the con tents of the bureau and other articles of furniture were discovered strewn on the floor, and at Capt. Wannama ker's some cooked food, fruit and groceries were missing. Indications are that parties famil iar with the premises are guilty of these acts, and although the police are at work on the cases, nothing has yet developed to disclose the iden tity of the culprits. Several months ago Orangeburg had an epidemic of robberies in the business section of the city and it is to be hoped that this will not be repeated in the res idential portions. OCR NATIONAL HANGER. Time to Cry a Halt Refore Complete Wreck Follows. There are thousands, both men and women, who do not take time to eat properly. They rush through Ife, and as a result we have an age of indi gestion, nervousness, irritablity, sleepless nights, and morose disposi tion. Our national danger is stomach weakness, due to the strenuous life. With the discovery of Mi-o-na tab lets, which strengthen the walls of the stomach and stimulate secretion of th digestive juices, there is no longer any excuse for indigestion. Sick headaches, palpitation, yellow skin and coated tongue are a few of teh many distressing results of indi gestion that Mi-o-na never fails to cure. .1. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co. sell Mi-o-na in 50-cent boxes and gUc.? antee to refund the money if it does not give complete satisfaction. (lone to Atlanta. Senator Tillman left his home at Trenton on Monday for Atlanta, Ga., where he will enter the Robertson Sanitarium. He will take a dieting and massage treatment. Later, if sufficiently restored to health, he with Mrs. Tillman, will go to Europe. The Senator has fully made up his mind tc take a complete rest. His many friends in this city and county hope that he will rapidly regain his health. Hope He Will Accept. Cab. Cook, who held down third base for Orangeburg last season, has been offered the management of the Orangburg team this season. He is a good player and we hope he will accept the position. He acted as manager temporarily last year when Buesse had that game foot. Went on Business Trip. Cashier W. B. Thompson, of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, who went on a business trip to Baltimore on Thursday afternoon got. back home on Sunday morning. tee had been very successful in mak ing a good impression on the sub committee. Mr. M. E. Matthews, manager of the telephone company, was called on to make a Statement as to the con dition of the system, and to the changes that are to be made. Mr.. Mathews stated that material was ar riving every day to relieve the con gestion of the system, and that be fore long there would be some defi nite changes made in the local ex change. Mr. Cart also made a motion that the complete roll of the League be made out by the Secretary and pub lished in the papers. Those who de sire can discontinue and those who are not members may join. The duos are only $1 a year, and every body should be a member. President Jennings requested more co-operation on the part of the members and this is what is hoped for in the future. We take the above interesting ac count of the meeting from the rcpo'-* of th Orangeburg correspondent of The News and Courier and the Even ing News. I HOLD YOUR COTTON IN SPITE OF THE HEARS STAPLE REMAINS IX FARMER'S HANDS. Plenty of ft Still in Farmers' Hands and Speculators Believe That There Will be Heavy Liquidation in May. In spite of the fact that the far mers iiad been led to think that they had seen the last of high prices for cotton, there is a revival oi hope re cently. The spot market is still high, the demand good and in the face of the bear onslaught the farmers are holding out. Receipts at the ports, while heavy are not so heavy as last year or the year before. The future market is going down because Wall street be lieves that there will be heavy liquid ation in May, which will put a lot of cotton on tne marKet, but the spot cotton is not following the figures on the exchange black boaids. All cotton letters say that there is still a lively demand for cotton fn Europe. E. D. Smith gave out the following to the press recently: '"According to the facts gleaned I see no reason why those who have spot cotton need be uneasy as to the final outcome of prices. India is prac tically 2,000,000 bales short. America practically 2,000,000 bales short, figgregrdi.ig frunj these tw?i secti mis alone 4,000,000 hales lose than last year, makirig a reduction of 25 per cent, in the world's visible and invis ible supply. "The spindle capacity tills year is far in excess of that of last vear. Therefore more cotton is needed. "It is estimated that there are be ing consumed, at the present rate, about 1,000,000 per month. Ac cording to the figures of Mr. Hester, there is available, for the balance of the season, a little over 4,000,000. Therefore by the 1st of September the stocks of raw cotton will be practical ly exhausted and.no reserve to car ry over at all. "Confidence in trade is being rapid ly restored, money is getting easier, the Southern mills are reported as being practically without cotton, the northern mills are short of stocks and from all indications and from every standpoint, if the present holders of spot cotton are able to hold on some body will have to pay the price. "We have learned a valuable lesson on account of the dependence of so many producers on the stores and banks. Let's reduce that dependence next year by reducing our obligations for home supplies and fertilizer bills. "I was delighted with the spirit of cheer and determination at every point visited. We are becoming vet erans in the fight for Southern pros perity, and we are learning to use the weapon with skill and effective ness and in the proportion that we demonstrate our ability in that pro portion is the world learning to re spect the one time despised produc er." * Fire Alarm Changes. Chief of the Fire Department T. O. S. Dibble requests members of the fire department and others interest ed to add the following box numbers to those on the list: No. 2:'. corner Russel 2nd Brough lon Streets. No. 41, Russell opposite Doyle Street. No. 45. corner Glover and Elliott Streets. No. 59, Russell opposite Lovell Street. Also note the following changes in location of telephone fire alarm sta tions: No. 23 4, corner Winsor and Cal houn Streets. No. 253, corner Broughton and Calhoun Streets. No. 371, residence R. E. Wanna rnaker, Amelia Street. No. 3G. Sheridan Graded School. No. 38. Residence Col. W. G. Smith, North Railroad Avenue. No. 475, Residence J. B. Ethridge. corner Sellers and Rowe Street. New cards with above additions and changes will be issued to the fire de partment at once. If you want to know where the fire is when the alarm is given read the above and make changes. Death of Mr. Felder Baxter. Mr. Felder Baxter died at his home near Elloree on last Thursday after an illness of about two weeks with pneumonia. Mr. Baxter was a mem ber of t$h Methodist church and was highly esteemed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Mr. Baxter was in the neighborhood of fifty years of age. He left a wife and sev eral children to mourn the death of an affectionate husband aud father. They have the consolation of know ing that their loss is his eternal gain. Should Be Done Hem Chief of Police Cathcart of C?'" - Ida has given warning that the police will be instructed to strictly cut... the ordinance against fast running nf automobiles. There has been some complaint about this matter in Or angeburg, and it would be well for the police department to take it up before some serious accident happens. "Josiah's Courtship." The Bowman Dramatic Cor:.my will present the four act drama en titled "Johiah's Courtship" ne Fri day night in the graded sehn- ' <udi tor of that place. All h. .end can w unt on an eve in ? a 'ich innocent amusement. " ;t -jeds will go to the school. South AtJnnth The Sou!' Atlantic, u le opi .'d the season t i Mo> lay vii Colui tbio at Charleston, Savannah t Jackson ville, i-nd Maton at Augusta. Orange burg fans want that p.-r int, ? tiicb cow flies on the Charleston diar nd; to remain in Sout i Carolina. WILL ADDRESS PRESS MEETING. I Third Assistant Postmaster General Accepts Mr. Aulf'j Invitation. Third Assistant Postmaster Gen eral A. L. Lawshe has accepted the invitation extended by President Aull, on behalf of the South. Carolina State Press AssneiannTi, L0 attend the meet ing to be held in Gaffney beginning June 15, and to make an address. Mr. Lawsh^ will discuss the topic, "The PosU.ifice Department and the Legitimate Publisher." Mr. Lawshe will spent at least a day with the Association, and it is hoped that he will be able to spend a longer time. His address will be interesting and valuable, especially at this time, in view of the ruling by the postofflce department, which went into effect April 1, that newspapers could not be mailed as second class matter to subscribers in arrears. Mr. Lawshe is a pleasant gentle man and the members will enjoy his presence among them. He was for many years the publisher and editor of a country newspaper, and he knows something about the trials and trib ulations of wrestling with delinquent subscribers. Therefore, he will he at home among the boys at Gaffney. FEARFUL GRIME IX BA UNWELL. [Negro Kills Another With Smoothing Iron and Burns House. A special dispatch from Barn well [to The News and Courier says Chief of Police Strobel and Luke Stevenson of Blackville, came to that city Sun Iday about G o'clock with one Elliott (Green, charged with the killing of Bob Smalls. It is said that Elliott [Green and two other negroes were at the house of Bob Smalls gambling, and it was when Bob Smalls had won all of Green's money and pistol that Green heca<nie enraged, picked up a smoothing iron and struck Smalls on the left side of his head, breaking his skull and spattering his brains. Clifton Moseley and Ed Furgerson. it is alleged, immediately left and went home. Green recovered his pistol, which Smalls had won and had it in his hand, and walked out some lone or two hundred yards away and sat down by the mail box for one or two hours, when he arose and went back. On his entering the house he found his victim still breathing. He then, it is said, drew the wood box by his side, took some fire from (the fire place and lighted the box and when it was burning so that he (was sure of its not going out left the house, which was some two miles from Blackville. Early Sunday morn ing Clifton Moseley and Ed Furgeson made the matter known. Green was arrested at Elko in a negro church, where they were having service. He J denied any knowledge of the affair at [ first, but confessed later. COTTON ASSOCIATION. President John E .Wannamaker Re signs After Faithful Service. The Orangeburg County Cotton Association met in the Court House here Saturday with a fairly goo tat tendance. To the regret of every member, Mr. John E. Wannamaker severed his connection with the Asso ciation, after having served as presi dent since its organization. Mr. Wan namaker is now a resident of Cal houn County. He resigned the pres-1 idency some time ago, but was pre vailed upon to continue in the of fice until the actual establishment of the new county, which he consented to do. but the Calhoun election is just a week off, and after this is held the new county will be in existence ant', its officers empowered to administer J its affairs. Mr. Wannamaker feelingly ex-1 pressed his regret at his parting from those with whom he had stood shoul der to shoulder in the great fight which has been and is still going on between the cotton producer and spin ner, and urged the members of the Association not to allow their interest to lag. but to take on new life and determine to win. Mr. Wannamaker has always been active and aggres sive in all mutters of interest to the farmers, and his services as president of the Association have been faithful and unselfish. The Editor of The Times and Dem ocrat known somewhat, of the work done by President John E. Wanna-j maker for the advancement of the | cause of the cotton grower, and he; takes pleasure in saying that no cause ever had a more unselfish or more devoted leader and friend tha he has been and it to the very best interests of the farmer, merchant, banker and all others who depend on cotton for a living as we of the South land are compelled to do. He has j unselfishly and at great personal in convenience and financial loss served his fellow man with fidelity and de otion. Always hopeful in the dark est hour of the battle he insulred thers to stand bravely to their posts J nd do their duty. It is of such men as .lohn E. Wannamaker that heroes are made of. Our best wishes will go with him all through life. Oran^'.' burg county will miss him. Hard to Keep Down. ': Plorence Times says "when so go'-,.; .1 town as Hartsville develops a blind tiger we very much doubt if 1t would be possible io enforce proht bition in any town wN tw< or three men are gathered t' mother. If Harts ville cannot keep the tiger out we do nit think that others need try." Will Go ' o Base Ball. Dr. A. C. Deyle ? Co. \ have ;in opening da vhon their n v fonn ain is ^roch and ail th money aken in on his occasion will be .re- ously given t?> <? i> ball fn d. The ?;icri?' Sal ?. he Special Sale at Ransdale's tied up yesterday 'o the best of '.isfaction. Many :ustomrs were ? re getting the many bargains he fferinr/ for I 0 .'ayj. MAY CAUSE A SMILE. A COLUMN OF LIGHT READING THAT WILL BE ENJOYED By All Who Like to Read Funny and Witty Sayings from the Mag azines and Papers. Doing Egypt. First Tourist?Isn't this lovely? Just] think. Pharoah lived here and?and! Cheops and?and Moses! It makes I your head swim, doesn't It? Second Tourist?I guess it's the bad! air. It hurts my head too. Is that! the Nile over there? "I suppose so. It doesn't seem as if Cleopatra could have ridden in her barge to meet Marc Antony down that stream, does it?" "No. But that was a long time ago." "Mercy, there's the Sphinx?" "What's the Sphinx?" "Why, it's a thing that asks you rid dles, you know. Dear me, I'm not sure whether that's the Sphinx or one of the pyramids." "Look there! That must be the des ert. Rut I can't see any caravans." "My, isn't it nice to travel on a rail road where they don't have smoke or cinders?" "Yes. and do you notice what a balmy odor comes in the window?" ' Yes. Isn't it fragrant? So spicy, .'.'i-a-a, I like to breathe it in." "So do I. I'll ask the conductor what it is. There he is. Conductor, please. Where does that spicy stroll come from ?" "From the locomotive, ma'am. We use nothing but mummies for fuel on this line." His Preference. She was standing on a chair on the pier watching the racing. On a chair behind were two Frenchmen. The lady turned around aud said, "I hope I don't obstruct your view?" "Mademoiselle," quickly replied one, "I much prefer the obstruction to the view." A Good Joke. A Baltimore physician boarded a crowded car. A woman was standing, and a big German was sprawling over twice the seat area that was necessary to him. Indignantly the physician said to him: "See here! Why don't you move a little so that this tired woman may have a seat?" "Say, dot's a joke on you, all right! Dot's my vife!"?Harper's. Tho Mississippi Way. John Allen was defending In the house with unusual warmth and vigor the manner of conducting elections In his own state, Mississippi. He waxed eloquent on the subject ana was in the midst of a most forceful argument when, noticing looks of incredulity and amusement on the faces of some of his colleagues, John stammered, halted aud closed with: "Well?well, it is true that we have fair elections in Mississippi, but every election morning just before the polls open we lire off a few guns and can non, just to let the negroes know that it is to be a fair election." Her Top Note. During an operatic performance a well known prima douua burst into her dressing room and flung herself sob bing on t'je lounge. Her maid begged to know what was the matter. After a few incoherent ejaculations the singer told her awful story. She was ap proaching the eud of an aria and was exceeding herself when all of a sudden a horrid mouse ran right in front of her. "Ah, madam,. aud you screamed?" asked the maid. "Yes, yes! My prospects are forever blighted!" Just then the maid answered a call !>ell and reported that the manager's assistant wished to see her. "Let him come," .iald the singer. "The manager," said the young man, "wants to know whether you ran awuy from the curtain call because you were sick?" "No, I am well. It was only"? "And he wants me to tell you that high C you let out at the end was the finest he has heard in years and that the audience is crazy over you. You must give a repeat." "1 can't! I can't!" wallte the prima donna, "unless you get another mouse." Tl., Only Way. Little Ruth had been quietly listen ing to her mother's description of heav en us she patted her big doll's golden head and affectionately pressed it to her breast. Suddenly she turned to her mother and said, "Mother, can dolls go to heaven?" "No, Ruth. Heaven is for people, not for dolls." "Would 1 have to leave dollie here if I went to heaven?" "I'm afraid you would, Ruth." "Well, then, mother, when they come for me I'll be very perllte an' say: 'No, thanks, Mr. Angel.' An' then I'll take dollie an' my rockln' chair an' go an' sit by th' Are."?Lipplncott's. The Real Miracle. A negro preacher addressed his flock with great earnestness on the subject of "Miracles," as follows: "My beloved friends, de greatest of all miracles waa 'bout the loaves and fishes. Dey was 3,000 loaves and 2,000 fishes, and de twelve apostles bad to eat 'em all. De miracle la, dey didn't bust" A Child's Advice. The Sunday school was about to be dismissed when the" superintendent arose to the disgust of nearly all the children, who thought the session had' been lor.g enough, aud announced, "And now, children, let me Introduce Mr. Smith, who will give us a short talk." Mr. Smith smilingly arose and after gazing Impressively around the class room began with. "I hardly know what to say," when the whole school was convulsed to hear a small, thin voice back in the rear lisp: Thay amen and thlt down!"?La-i dies' Home Journal 4