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FUNERAL DIRECTORS MEET, AX HOLD SESSION IN OR ANGEBURG. The Tenth Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association. Held. The LOth annual meeting of the South Carolina Funeral Directors' association, convened in Orangeburg Tuesday morning. The meeting has been very instructive and in point of numbers the most successful meet ing ever held. Stillan undertaker can never call his time his own, and several of the most prominent members of the asso ciation were absent. Charleston had but one representa tive present an dneither Sumter-nor Darlington were represented. The sessions were held in the K. Of P. hall and were presided over by the president, Mr. W. Hampton Dukes of Orangeburg. In calling the convention to order Mr.' Dukes requested Rev. L. P. Mc Ghee, pastor of St. Paul's church, to deliver the invocation. Col. W. G. Smith, one of the city fathers, welcomed the association in behalf of the city and Mr. T. J. Mc Carthy of Charleston responded thereto. Dr. A. S. Hydrick of Orangeburg " then addressed the association on matters ,of interest to the undertaker, the physician and undertaker some times being drawn very close togeth er. Dr. Hydrick is a fluent speaekr, a deep thinker and quite a wit, and his address, aside from being very Instructive, was very entertaining. The legislative commttee was di rected to use their efforts to secure the passage of an act appointing a State board of embalmers and to re quire all embalmers to stand an ex amination for license. During the afternoon and again in the evening Prof. J. H. Clarke of Cincinnati, a leading authority of Jrmerica on embalming, addressed the association and made practical demonstrations. The econd ; day's session of the . association was called to order by President W. Hampton Dukes, tour ing the session several morev new members were receivea, welcomed and enrolled. The membership of the association was materially in creased during the convention. An interesting feature of the morning session was a number of short talks, made by members of the profession from various sections of the State, on matters of vital interest to those engaged in the business, par ticularly to those-who have recently become members of the association. Letters of regret, on account of their absence, were read from Mess rs. J. M. Connelly of Charleston and G. M. Tolley of Anderson, and other prominent members of the assjcid tion The electl.-n of officers *o serve " during the ensuing year was held at the i.io:ning ser-L-ion and resulted as follows: ij President, J. M. VanMetre, Colum bia; first vice president, T. J. Mc Carthy, Charleston; second vice pre sident, W. C. Wise, Bowman; secre tary and treasurer, Jas. F. Mackey, Greenville. Charleston Columbia, Greenville and Greenwood were proposed for the next meeting ^ilace, the City by tl|p Sea being selected. PThe afternon session w^as devoted to lectures and practical demonstra tions in embalming by Prof. J. H. Clark of Cincinnati. Prof. Clark is conceded by many "to be the-father of embalming schools in the United States, and the funeral directors of South Carolina consider themselves fortunate in securing his services for this occasion. The attendance and interest in the work cf the association are increasing ?with each year. About 40 members were present at this convention. Wednesday night at the handsome residence of Mr. W. Hampton Dukes, a delightful fish fry, for which this vicinity is famous, was tendered the visitors. A number of the local citi zens were also present, the occasion being enlivened with impromptu speeches by visitors and citizens, all of whom had a most enjoyable tme. The Convention is now* over and Orangeburg is proud to have been host to such a representative body of men. Deplorable Condition. At a recent meeting of the Minis terial Union of our city, the preach ers were surprised at the vast amount of immoral practices going on in our midst. This informaton comes from thoroughly reliable gentlemPi; who occupy various positions. After carefully considering these facts the ministers decided, if agreeable to the churches, to hold Union Services every Sunday night during July and August in the various churches. It is our aim to create a healthier pub lic sentiment. Our city Fathers are willing to do their duty, but they ought to feel that a vast number of our church going people are sup porting them. The Ministers are go ing to do their duty. At the request of the Ministerial Union. Rev. E. M. Lightfoot will open these meet ings with a sermon next Sunday Night on The Bill of Indictment. Services will be held in the Lutheran Church. Will Meet This Afternoon. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of St. Paul's Methodist Church of this city will meet at the station parsouage this afternoon at five o'clock. New members will be cordially received. Have Gone to Ihirlington Messrs. Summers Dibble and 'Ashley Wannamaker are now in Darlington attending the Fireman's convention which is in session at that place. ... ;? v'j^ PIRK AT COPE. Two Stores and One Dwelling Are BurnetT Down. On last Thursday morning at about 2.35 o'clock fire broke out in the store of Mr. E. D. Murphy. The fire burned rapidly and at one time it looked as if the entire business por tion of the town would be destroy ed. Mr. Murphy lost his store- and its contents and Jris dwelling, with a portion of its cpntents. His loss is estmated at about $1,000 or $1,200. David Washington, a negro, lost his store and its contents, the value of which is estimated at about $175 or $200. There is some insurance on each less, but the exact amount is not known. The bucket brigade did some fine ?fighting for an hour before the fire was under' control. LIST OF LETTERS. , Those Remaing Unclaimed in the Or angeburg Postoffice. The following is the list of letters remaining unclaimed in the' Orange burg postoffice for the week ending Tune 29, 1908. Persons calling for these letters will please say they are advertised. A. ID. Webster, P. M. E. J. Bates, Tommie Betthlams, John M. Bull, Joe Bunion. Geo. Caria, Shedrick Carson, Julia Colley, J. H. Corbett. Miss Rosa Lee Darby, Minnie Din gle. Himes Fanie. A. Roy Gehrman, Maggie Gold. Hiss Annie Hampton, Gilbert Hol mas, Mrs. Anna Howard. Joska Johnson, Mrs. Samy Johns. William Kainon, Mrs. Mary Ken nerly. John W. Mack, Miss Lillie Martin, B. F. Moody. Maggie Moore. Primus Patterson. Mrs. Chas Rowell, John Rump. Miss Pearlie Salley (due lc), Ben nie Smoak. Miss Urline Washington, Miller F. Whittaker, Mrs. Sisom Williams. Limestone Vs. Caw Caw. Limestone defeated Caw Caw last Saturday on the formers diamond in two very slow and uninteresting games of ball. Limestone club is badly out of shape and she came in an aoe of getting licked good and hard, but her luck was with her and of course saved the games. The first game was pulled off in the morning and called at the end of the seventh inning on account of the heat. Tbe score being 2 to 1 in Limestone s favor. The second started promptly at five o'clock in the afternoon and was also agreed that this be an seven inn ing game. In the beginning and even up until the last half of the seventh inning it seemed as if Limestone would get it in the neck. ? "But not so," at this critical mo ment Amaker knocked a home run followed by Redmond with a three bagger and two more clean hits by Limestones heavy batters. Thus making the score 3 to 2 in Lime stone's favor. Limestone will play* Woodford on the 11th of July on her ground and will return Caw Caw's visit on the ISth. A. R. S. The City League. On last Tuesday meaning (team B. lost to team A. by a score of 10 to 4. The score by inning was: R. H. E. A.001 200 601?10 5 5 B.002 010 001? 4 10 9 Batteries?A. Kortjohn and Hugo Sims; B. Henry Sims and Wolfe. Tuesday afternoon team A. won from team C. by a score of 6 to 5. The score by innings was: R. H. E. C.013 000 010?5 7 S A. . . . . .000 500 010?6 7 6 Batteries: C, Wannaniakekr and Wolfe; A, Hugo Sims and Kortjohn. On Wednesday afternoon team C. won from team R. The score of innings was: R. H. E. C.050 020 02*?4 12 2 B. .?. 000 020 020?4 6 7 Batteries?C. Sease and Wolfe, B. Henry Sims. Fisher and Hugo Sims. The club standing is: Team W. L. Per A.8 4 666 B.5 7 417 C.5 7 417 There will be a game this morn ing and'afternoon. Will Talk to the Helpers Mission. Mr. T. M. Jutson. a reformed drunkard, now Superintendent of the Savannah Gospel Mission will talk in the Helper's Mission Hall over the Edisto Savings Bank, Sunday af ternoon at four o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend. Let all who wish to help their weak brother rise, come, and show by their presence that they are interested in the welfare of others. Don't content yourselves with wishing or even speaking to other, but go to this m^etingg. "It's not' talking but do ing that counts." Registration Books Open. The county board of registration opened their books for the registra tion of voters the books to remain opeu through the months of July and August, as required by the special act passed by the last general assembly* Gov. Ansel has sent to all boards of registration a copy of the act with an opinion by the at torney general on the requirements. It is absolutely necessary for the voters of the State to register this year, the constitution requiring that this be done once every ten years. Holly Hill Graded School. At a recent meeting of the trus tees of the Holly Hill graded school Mr. C. M. Ellen, of Bishopville. was elected pricipul and Mrs. R. B. Gross and Miss Pearle Gilmore assistants. The third assistant has not yet been elected. HYDROPHOBIA. I Symptoms^ of the Deadly Disease as it Attacks Dogs. As dog days will soon be on us it well for everyone to be very careful in handling and playing with dogs. Hydrophobia is a much to be dreaded'disease. It is the result of a specific poison, and produces a certain train of symptoms usually ending in death. Dogs are often thought to have the rabies when they are merely slightly affected by the sun. The disease is slow and a: dog never looks wiser than when he is beginning to go mad?mind and body are struggling for mastery. The symptoms of furious rabies are as follows: Nervousness and restlessness to a marked degree; refuses solid food; refuses water; desire to abide ii? dark places; uncontrolable restless ness. A dog does not f?am at the mouth if he has furious rabies, as. foam can only be produced by healthy saliva, as when chewing a bone or running at great speed. In hydrophobia the tongue becomes very dry, the larynx inflamed and swollen and the poor beast emits a hoarse, peculiar bark in his agony. In dumb rabies the dog foams at the mouth and generally becomes paralyzed. There is not the desire to bite as in the other form. No man, or woman or child can use too much precaution in the handling of dogs?pets or otherwise. A lady was mending a tear in her dress caused by the teeth of her pet dog, not suspected of being rabid. She merely bit off the thread from which she contracted hydrophobia. In another case a gentlemen was reclining on the sofa when his dog affectionately licked his cheek. In a short while a small abrasion on his face began to tingle and smart the dread disease had set in. A Card. Mr. Editor: Permit me through your esteemed colums, to say to my many enquiring friends, that while] I appreciate there many expressions] of confidence and shall ever remem ber and cherish such expressions as sincere evidence of their faith in me as a citizen. Although it has been my motto in life r'ver to shirk pub lic duty or responsibility. But in this case after full and mature considera tion, I most respectfully ask to be excused from being a candidate for Supervisor. And trust the tax pay ers may succeed in electing one bet ter qualified to fill this important position than myself. As an apoligy for the delay of this card I wish to say the many urgent solicitations have made it very difficult for me to decide between my duty to the pub-1 lie and that to myself and family. And the old adage kept reminding me that "Fools rush in where others fear to tred." With kindest regards and best wishes to all I am Very Respectfully, L. S. Connor. Special Summer Excursions. The Southern* Railway is offering | extremely low round trip week-end excursion tickets are now on sale for all trains Saturdays and for [Sunday morning trains only, to Isle of Palms, Tybee; also to many at tractive Mountain Resort points, principal stations in South Carolina. I Tickets good to return until Tues-| day following date of sale. Also special Sunday excursion rates from Columbia, Augusta and) intermediate stations to Isle of I Palms and Tybee. For details, rates, etc., apply to Southern Railway agents, or J. C. Lusk, Division Passenger agent, Charleston, S. C, or J. L. Meek, Asst. General Passenger agent, At lanta. Ga. The Glorious Fourth. The Fourth of July comes on Sat urday next. 'The fourth is not as well celebrated in this community as perhaps the occasion would de-| mand, but the colored people nil [over the coutnry are getting busy in 'their preparations to do justice to the occasion. The banks in this city will be closed for the entire day, and the postoffice will keep Sunday hours. The dispensary will also be | closed. St. Matthews Beats Fbrt Motte. In a very one-sided contest St. Matthews defeated Fort Motte Tues day afternoon 8 to 0. The game was featureless, except for Moffatt's | excellent sliding for Fort Motte. The score is?as follows: St. Matthews.8 10 3 Fort Motte.0 14 Batteries?Wannamaker and Clay; Darby and Roach. Married in this City. Dr. C. W. Maxwell, the well known negro physician of the city, and Miss Pansey E. Miller, daughter of Presi dent Thomas E. Miller, of the State Colored College. Orangeburg, S. C, were married on the 24th instant in the Presbyterian church, Orange burg, by Rev. I. H. Fulton?Sumter Watchman and Southron. Base Ball Results. Since our last issue Orangeburg has played two games. On Tuesday afternoon Sumter defeated her by a score of 1 to 1. On Wednesday afternoon the game ended in a tie after having played 12 innings. On yesterday there was no game on ac count of rain. One of the Best. Averett of Orangeburg is easily one of the best pitchers in the League. He has speed and curves and almo.M everything else that should belong to the repertalre of a good pitcher.?Chester Reporte.. Ice Cream Festival. There will be an ice cream festival at Edisto Church, near Cope, on Saturday afternoon. July 11, for the benefit of the Church. The public is cordiallv invited to attend. HOLD SPOT COTTON THE MINIMUM PRICE IS FIFTEEN CENTS STRAIGHT. Preident B. Harris of the State Far mers' Uaion Issues Another Cir cular Letter.. ? President B. Harris of, the State Farmers' Union has issued another circular letter urging the farmers to hold their cotton for 15 cents. The letter is as follows: Some sixty days ago we were told that cotton was going to eight cents per pound. We were told this by some of our leading business men and cotton buyers of our cities and they did finally scare some of our farmers and managed to get them to sell some at ten cents per pound. Now let's see what it is selling for: And the way from twelve to twelve and one-half cents" per pound. Now it behooves us to investigate the cause of this rise of ten dollars per bale. Is it that trade conditions are so much better, or is it that the holding of it off of the market is the cause? Surely the blind man can tee the cause. ? According to the best'estimate ol> tninable the requirements of the mills this year will be greate- thau "ip supply of -iireprable g-nd<s >.f eo'ton, h.'fc ie rbevc should be no fear of a surplus to o ab v. r ass tr:- market ing of the balance of this year's crop. On the other hand it is now generally considered that after the shortage of last year's crop of 4, 500,000 bales that the world would need a big crop this year to supply the demand. A bumper crop can not be expect ed this year because the acreage has been reduced and the crop is a poor stand, excesive rains in the west and the latenest of the season and a doz en other unfavorable conditions. It is impossible that a large crop can be made with these conditions and so there is no need to fear the alarm ing predictions of the cotton buyers and their allies that cotton can not go higher. I want to tell you that the very thing that has advanced it ten dol lars a bale in the last thirty days will still if applied make it bring the minimum price 15 cents. Now what is the remedy? Hold, hold, hold, spot cotton and always remember futures cannot be spun. Spot cotton is selling right here in South Carolina, for the same price spots are selling for in New York and we all know it takes about one cent per pound to carry cotton to New York and sell it. This shows the conditions at home needs it for the mills. This should stimulate every holder of spot cotton to hold for the minimum price. It is not too late to plant corn. You can plant up to the tenth of July, plant an early variety, manure and work well. It will handsomely pay you for your work. Corn is now selling for $1.10 cash per bushel and $1.35 on time. Remember well filled corn cribs and smoke-houses will always make cotton bring the minimum price fired by the producer, the only one who has a right to put a price upon his product. B. Harris, President South Carolina State Far mers' Union. Pendleton, S. C. READ OVER THE LIST. We present below the list of candi dates who have announced themselves in The Times and Democrat. They are good and true men and voters can easi'v fnd a suitable candidate for each office. Look over the list; FOR UNITED STATES SENATE. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate in the approaching Democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the Democratic voters of this State. R. G. RHETT. For Congress. I announce myself as a candidate for the 61st Congress from the Seventh District of South Carolina, and pledge myself to abide the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. A. F. LEVER. FOR SEN ATOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for the State Senate from Orangeburg County, subject to the Democratic primary and the rules of the party.( ROBERT LIDE. FOR SOLICITOR. I announce myself a candidate for re-election as Solicitor of the First Circuit, subject to the rules of theLe rnocratic primary. P. T. HILDEBRAND. For House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic primary. J. B. STROMAN. I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the House of Repre sentatives and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic prim ary. A. J. HYDRICK, JR. At the solicitation of my friends I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic primary. BASCOM A SHULER. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representa tives subject to the rules of the De mocratic Primary. JOHN S. BOWMAN, JR. I heieby announce myself a can didate for the House of Representa tives subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. B. J. HOOVER. The many friends of Mr. T. P. Horger announces him as a candi date for the House of Representa tives in the approaching primary. I hereby anounce myself a candi date for the House of Representa tives subject to the rules of the Dem ocratic Primary. / W. CLEM GRIFFITH. FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce myself a? a candidate in the coming primary for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Orangeburg County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Respectfully, JOHN H. DUKES. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Orangeburg County, subject to the articles of the Democratic primary. Respectfully, A. M. SALLEY. ? For Clerk of Court. Pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic Primary, I respect fully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court. G. L. SALLEY. FOR SUPERVISOR. I hereby announce ymyself as a candidate for Supervisor, subject to endorsement of the Democratic prim ary. D. M. WESTBURY. I announce myself a candidate for Supervisor. Having had much exper ience in road buijding and county af fairs generally, many voters realize that I am thoroughly competent. I am respectfully, T. M. HALL. At the solicitation of my friends i hereby announce myself a candidate iry the coming primary for the office of Supervisor of Orangeburg County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. \ R. N. OWEN. I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Supervisor, sub ject to the rules governing the Dem acratic primary. F. J. D. FELDER. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the office of County Super visor, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primaries. T. D. A. LIVINGSTON. We hereby nominate Hon. L. S. Connor and call upon him to become a candidate for the office of County Supervisor, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. MANY CITIZENS. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of County Super visor and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Democratic Prim aries. P. W. HARLEY. At the request of my friends to re consider my former action. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Supervisor of Orangeburg County, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. M. C. EDWINS. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election to the office of Coroner, subject to the Democratic primary. F. N. RICKENBAKER. 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. MARCHANT, 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. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of County Super intendent of Education of Orangeburg County, subject to the result of the Democratic Primary. EDGAR L. CULLER. FOR TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules governing the Democratic prim aries. A. D. FAIR. FOR AUDITOR. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject to the Dem ocratic primar.'. T. M. McMICHAEL. For Magistrate. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Magistrate *of the Fourth District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. A. L. SINGLETARY. I hereby announce myself as a can didate in the coining primary for re election to the office of Magistrate of the Fourth Judicial District, Orange burg County, S. C, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. Respectfully, T. M. FELDER. I hereby announce myself as a can didate in the coming primary for election to the office of Magistrate of the Fourth Judicial District, Orange burg County. S. C, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. J. R. BARDIN. I announce myself a candidate In the coming primary for Magistrate of the Fourth Judicial District, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic party. ?. B. WHETSELL. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate of the Fifth Judicial District, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. R. K. HENEREY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate of the Fifth Judical District, sub jest to the rules of the Democratic party. W. MARION WOLFE. * I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Magistrate of the Tenth District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. T. J. BOLIN, JR. TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner for Prov idence Township, , subject to the Democratic primary. G. G. SHULER, Many voters of Providence Town ship desire to present the name of Thos. W. Shuler for the position c* Township Commissioner from said Township. J. W. Hart, L. L. Hart, H. E. Moor er. R. P. Galphin. S. E. Felder. J. F. Shuler, I. P. Bull. W. L. DeHay, D. G. Dantzler, C. C. Shuler, J.O. Shuler I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner for Liberty Township. Subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. J. W. Bonnette. I hereby announce mysef as a candidate for Commissioner for Liberty Township. Subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. J. A. JAMESON. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner of Pop lar Township, subject to the Demo cratic Primary. J. A. IRICK. T hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner for Willow Township. Subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. W. F. SANFORD. For Cotton Weigher. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Public Cotton Weigher for the City of Orangeburg subject to the rules of the Democratic Primaries. A*. F. FAIREY. I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election as one of the cotton-weighers for the City of Or angeburg, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Respectfully, THOS. A. SALLEY. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Cotton Weigher I of the City of Orangeburg, and j pledge myself to>abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. Z. E. GRAMBLING. I hereby announce myself as candi date for the office of Cotton Weigher for City of Orangeburg. This is the first time I have ever asked for any office and I need and shall appreciate the support of my friends. Respectfuly, J. B. SMOAK. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Cotton Weigher at Or angeburg Court House at the De mocratic primary election, subject to the rules of said primary election. JOHN C. KENNERLEY. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Public Cotton Weigher for the City of Rowesvifle subject to the rules of the Democratic Primaries. W. M. EDGEMON. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election of Cotton Weigh er at Elloree, S. C, in the approach ing primary, pledging myself to abide by the rules of the primary. C. AUGUSTUS JONES. After having bee:; solicited by quite a number of friends, I have finally decided to make the race for public Cotton Weigher at Rowesville, hereby pledging myself to abide the result of the approaching Primary. Respectfully, J. OWEN MURRAY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Public Cotton Weigher for the town of Cordova subject to the rules of the Democratic Primar ies. J. P. SMOAK. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Cotton Weigh er of the town of North, and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. B. H. KNOTS. JR. LEARN TO EAT Few People in Orangeburg Really Know How. Slow eating will solve one-half the problems of ill health. Those who suffer with indigestion and weak stomach can with care and the use of Mi-o-na stomach tablets restore the digestion to a healthy condition, so that they can eat what they want at any time without fear of distress or suffering. After a few days' use of Mi-o-na stomach tablets, the headaches, dizzy the mouth, coated tongue, flatulence, sleeplessness, distress after eating? all these symptoms of a weak sto mach? will disappear, and perfect digestion and good health will be restored. Dr. J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.. have so much confidence in the pow er of Mi-o-na to cure indigestion that they offer to refund the money should it fail to give satisfaction. All candidates in the Democratic primary in Orangeburg County must give careful attention the the fol lowing Act, approved March 6, 190H. Every candidate must file his pledge with the Clerk of Court. We Have Them! Just received a cor load of High grade Buggies. If you need one call and see them, it will cost you nothing to inspect them, also a line of Harness Laprobes and Whips. Every thing kept in an up-to-date Buggy House. 0-2G-5t* Von Oshen and Smoak. The editor of The Times and Dem ocrat is still confined to his bed with fever, but is improving. MAY CAUSE A SMILE A COLUMN OP LIGHT READING THAT WILL BE ENJOYED By All Who Like to Read Fanny and Witty Sayings from the Mag azines and Papers. A Gift to an Explorer. "Peary." said a geographer of Chi cago, "never started on one of bis exploring expeditions without receiv ing by mail and express all sorts of packages from cranks?cowhide under wear, tea tablets, medicated boots and what not "Peary once told me that George Ade, a few days before the start of his last trip, wired him to expect an Im portant package by express. "The package came. It was labeled: " To be opened at the farthest point north. "Peary opened It at once, however. It was a small keg inscribed: '* 'Axle grease for the pole.'" A Chinese Advertisement. "At the shop Tae-shing is very good ink, fine, fine! Ancient shop, great grandfather, grandfather, father and self make this Ink. Fine and hard Very hard. Picked with care, selected with attention. I sell very good ink. Prime cost is heavy. -This ink is heavy; so is gold. The eye of the dragon glitters and dazzles; so does the ink. No one makes ink like it Others who make Ink -make it for the sake of accumulating base coin, and cheat while I make it only for a name. Plenty of mandarins know my ink? my family never cheated?they have always borne a good name. I make ink for tbe 'son of heaven' and all mandarins in tbe empire. As tbe roar of tbe tiger extends to every place, so does the fame of the 'dragon's jewel/ the ink of Tae-shing." Moral Daring. The greater part of the courage that Is needed In the world is not of a heroic kind. Courage may be displayed in everyday life as well as on historic fields of action. The common need Is for courage to be honest, courage to re sist temptation, courage to speak the truth, courage to be what we really are and not to pretend to be what we are not courage to live honestly with in our means and not dishonestly upon the means of others.?O. 8. Maiden. Equal to the Occasion. In a suit tried m a Virginia town a, young lawyer was addressing the Jury on a point of law when good naturedly, he turned to apposmg counsel, a man of much experience, and,asked: "That's right, I believe, Colonel Hop kins?" Whereupon Hopkins, with a smile of conscious superiority, replied; ' "Sir. I have an office In Richmond wherein I shall be delighted to enlight en you on any point of law for a con sideration." The youthful attorney, not in the least abashed, took from his pocket a half dollar piece, which be offered Colo nel Hopkins, with this remark: "No time like tbe present Take this, sir, tell us what yqu know and give me the change." A Lesson In Socialism. Mike and Pat were two Trish friends. Ooe day Mike learned that Pat had turned Socialist This troubled Mike, who said: "Pat I don't understand this socialism. What Is it now?" "It means dividing up your property equally," said Pat "'Tis this way. If I had $2,000.000 I'd give you a million, and keep a million meself?see?" "And if you had two farms, Pat what would you do?" "I'd divide, up. Mike. I'd give you wan and I'd keep wan." "And if you had two pigs, Pat would you share those too?" "Now, Mike, you go to thunder! You know I've got two pigs!" A Countermanded Prayer. A devout clergyman had just mar ried a couple and. as was his custom, offered a fervent prayer. Invoking the divine blessing upon them. As they peemed to be worthy folk and not over burdened with this world's goods he besought the Lord to prosper the man and greatly to increase his business, laying much stress on this point. In filling out the blanks it became necessary to ask the man his business, and, to the minister's horror, he said, "I keep a saloon." In teliiug the story to his wife after ward the clergyman said that as he wrote down the occupation he whis pered, "Lord, you needn't answer that prayer."?Ladies' Home Journal. OPPORTUNITY. 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