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. NEWS "FROM POSSUM* CORNER. \ / """?*? ; ' . .'I ? An. Interesting Letter From an Old Correspondent. Possum Corner. S. C. Special:? X>ear Editor: Many months have elapsed since I crawled out from be hind my mole hill in the back woods to pay my compliments to your valuable paper, and during which time many changes have occurred along life's pathway, and many fa tmiliar faces that once greeted us i fwith that sincere smile of friendship, have crossed over the green' wood Into the unknown. But you and I, dear Editor, are still facing the stern realities' of life, which is fraught with many vicissitude's and trials that fall to the lot of riJan. But such is life, we have had many bright and joyous days of prosperity, days that brought joy and gladness, un tarnished by weary care. But uow - the scene has changed, time is steal ing gently upon our footsteps, and we are drifting into the inevitable season of decay. Rocks, wear away, mountains and hills crumble into dust, and all sublunary things re mind us that we are passing away. But a truce with preliminaries? Among patriots it is always in order to talk'about the next war, but a,mong polititibns it is always pertin ent to say some thing about the ap , ?pro?ching election. A heated contest . in the political, arena, is now being waged from the District of Columbia to the Sea boad, the candidates whose name 'is legion are present ing their respective claims to the dear people, and soliciting tlicir con tinued support, all sections of our country are represented by would be office holders except Possum Corn er, and t am almost persuaded to represent that famous section myself if I had the gift of oratory like my good" friends Thos Raysor or Thos. Brantly. I would take the stump at once, but unfortunately my name is John and I never saw one yet who could make a speech, I am too modest and reticent to make myself very conspicious. I am like the Irishmans Parrot, a very good thinker but not a speaker. There is one redeemable feature in connection with some of the offices to be filled, it is not nec essary for all candidates to make speeches, and some men would get more votes if they did not attempt to speak at all there is such a thing ?s man talking too much, a still tongue makes a wise head, and an empty wagon is very uoisy. Joe Brown was elected Gov. of Geor gia not long since, and he never made^a single speech during the campaign, he was a wise man, he never made any promises and he has none to fulfill. Campaigns are like lawyers, they are necessary evils. ' Yet we are compelled to have them occasionally. . In view of the fact Mr. Editor. \ 'that my pen has been laid to rest for some time, I shall not attempt to be tedious i? this tetter. But will close, hoping that I may be able to give your readers some thing better in the near future. John M. Berry. Civil Service Examinations. A competitive examination under, the ruler, of the United States civil service commission for positions in the internal revenue service in South Carolina will be held at Columbia September2 at the postofflce. The following positions are to be filled: Clerk, division deputy collector, gauger, office deputy collector, store keeper and storekeeper-gauger. These 1 positions pay very good salaries and Intelligent young men, who are look ing for jobs which present opportu nities for promotion, may investigate the matter. Application blanks and full information regarding the ex amination will be gladly furnished by Mr. A, P. Wilson, secretary of the Cjivil commission Columbia, S. C, All applications must be on file be fore 4.30 p. m. on August 5. Cutnpnign Hand Book. Hon. James T. Lloyd, chairman of the National Congressional Com mittee has been kind enough to send us a copy of the Democratic Campai -gn Hand Book, which contains a ?great deal of matter which is of in terest to every voter. To aid in de fraying the cost of issuing this book it will be sold for the small sum of 25c. No doulit many of our readers will avail themselves of this oppor tunity and send their orders at once to James T. Lloyd, chairman Demo cratic Congressional Committee. Washington. D. C The Ladies Minstrel. The date set for the Ladies Min strel is Thursday evening, July 30th. The minstrel is under the direction Mr. O. K. Wilson and there are about fifty in the cast, including the best soloist in the city. The price of ad mission is 75. 50 and 25 cents and the proceeds will go to the Hospital Association. Tickets are now on sale at Lowman's Drug Store. Nearly Well Again. Mr. James L. Sims, Editor of The Times and Democrat, who had quite a spell of fever, is now up. and with no back set he will soon be all right. He was in bed nearly four weeks, and it will take him some time to re gain his strength. He expects to spend a few weeks in the up-country and he hopes to come back completely restored to health. : Today is Ladies' Day. Orangeburg is playing Rock Hill here today and tomorrow. Today is ladies day and they will be admit ted to the grand stand for 15 cents. A double-header will be played to morrow afternoon. A big crowd is looked for at both games. Clerk'* Base Ball Team. The following is the lineup of the Clerk's Base Ball team: Schif fley. c; Mar, p; House, lb; Walker, 2b; Lowman, O. ss; Fischer, 3b; Dukes. If; Sims, cf; Richards, rf. The above team chal lenges any ainateui team in Oranga-j hurg. I DK. RUSSELL EXONERATED. He Had Nothing to Do With Fish Dynamiting Case. Mr. James Henry Rice, Jr. secre tary of the Audubon Society, was in Greenwood on Saturday, and in' response to an inquiry as to the issu ing of warrants for certain Green wood parties for dynamiting ffsh in Orangeburg County, made th? fol lowing statement: "As to the nam ing of Dr. L. H. Russell, of Green wood, in connection with the dynamit ing of fish in North Edisto River, near North, in Orangeburg County, there wag a mistake which arose from a confusion of names. Dr, Russell has no connection at all with the case, and I have had the war rant against him withdrawn. The party for whom the warrant was intended was Russell G. Laws'on, and the mistake arose from a confusion in the minds of the witnesses. Dr. Russell has .clearly established > the fact of having no possible connec tion with the case." Mr. Rice state ed that he was not in Greenwood in' connection with the case, but on other business for the Society, and while in Greenwood made this state ment. HAS REORGANIZED: The Orangeburg County Cotton As sociation Now Ready For Work. The Oraugeburg County Cotton Association has been re-organized, and will hereafter hold regular quar terly meeting. The re-organization was made necessary on account of the cutting off of Calhoun County, Pres. Wann?maker being a resident of that county. ; The association has now been re organized with the following officers E. N. Chisolm, president; N. N. Hay den and Z. E. Gramling, Vice presi dents; G. L. Salley, secretary and treasurer. These gent/emeu will strive to hold the organization toge ther and will make a hard light to maintain the highes price possible for he coton crop. The City League. On Friday afternoon team a. de feated team B. by the score of 5 to 3. The score by innings was: R.H.B. La. 100 3 0" 000?5 1 1 7 |B...200 000 001?3 5 3 \ Batteries. a. Hugo Sims and and Kortjohn. B. Marchant and Henry Sims. There will be games this afternqon and Wednesday afternoon. The club standing is: Team L. Per. a.\ . .10 7 590 B. 8 9 456 C.. 7 9. 44F] Chapter and Band of .Hope. The Orangeburg Chapter of Chris-j tian Temperance Workers will meet on Tuesday afternoon July 21st at | six o'clock in the Methodist Sunday School room. The Band of Hopel will meet on Thursday afternoon July 23rd at same hour and place. The friends and members of these two organizations are earnestly re quested tc attend, as these will be j the last meetings for the summer. Mrs. E. S. Herbert. '?The Farmer's Institute. The day set for the Farmer's In stitute is Friday. July 31. On this day* it is hoped that a large number of farmers from this and adjoining counties will be present, as they can be greatly benefited by the lecture and demonstrations made by. the re presentatives of Clemson College, who will conduct the institute." ? Announcement of 'Marriage. The announcement of the marriage of Mr. J. E. Stoudenmire of this county t? Miss June Hetrick. of Baltimore has been received in this city. The marriage took place on the 16 instant, and the future home of the happy couple will be at Lone Star. Target Practice. The following is the result of j Saturday's target practice by com pany L.. 3rd Reg. Inf. N. G. S. C: Lieut. F. F. Pooser 34: Capt. J. H. Claffy 32: Private Salley 32; Corp. W. S. Lee 30. These scores were made out of apossile 40. Preached on "Parental Authority." Rev. L. P. McGee preached on Sunday night in the Presbyterian Church the third sermon in the war on sin that is being waged in this city. His subject was "Parental Authority," and the church was fill ed to overflowing. Ifas Come Back. Mr. Gus. Chritzfelt, who has been on a visit of several months to his j old home. Germany, has returned to Orangeburg. Mr. Chritzfelt had a most pleasant time in his boyhood home. Had a Big Time. Mrs. W. T. Wise and Miss Amanda r'atler, who have just returned from a four weeks visit to New York and other Northern cities, are delighted with their trip. Their friends are glad to have them back home. South Carolna State League. Won. Lost. P.C. Chester.30 23 610 Sumter.34 23 596 Rock Hill.24 33 421 Orangeburg.. ..20 3.) 364 New Books Received. A lot of copyrighted books have been received at Sims' Book Store,, which will be sold for 60 cents. The lot includes such books as "St. Elmo. Checkers, Graustark, Audrey, etc. Picnic at Hickory Grove. There ?vi 11 he a picnic at Hickory Grove Chu oh o i Friday, July 24th. Refreshments will be served for the benefit Of the church. Everybody is invited to att-nd. A STRANGE ANIMAL; People of Cottagevllle Stirred Up Over Nature Freak. \ disuatch from Walterboro says for some days past the people of Cottageville have been very much exercised over the appearance in that neighborhod of a strange ani mal. It is described by those who have seen it as being entirely dif ferent from anything they have ever seen before in the animal kingdom. It is about the size of a yearling calf, has a head shaped like a dog, screams like a peacock and leaps like a kanagroo. Some persons who have seen it say that it is affrighted; others that it is vicious and shows signs of attacking them. On the whole ifis a most peculiar animal. * SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE. What i- Causing the Increase, of Catarrh in Orangeburg? Catarrhal troubles are increasing, not only in Orungeburg but all over the country.* Catarrh is a germ disease and. to cure it, germ life in the nose, throat and lungs must be destroyed, and this can be done only by breathing Hyomei. There is no dangerous stomach drugging when Hyomei is used; no tablet or liquid mixtures whereby the digestion is often destroyed and intestinal troubles added to the hor I roi s of catarrh. I Breathed through the neat pocket inhaler that comes with every out fit, its healing balsams penetrate the most remote air cells, destroying the catarrhal {germs so that quick recovery follows. The complete out fit costs but $1.00, and Dr. J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.. agrees to re fund the money should Hyomei fail to do all that is claimed for it. Death of Mr. ,L M. Weeks. Mr. John M. Weeks died at his home in Elloree on Sunday morning, after a long illness. He fought the deadly disease bravely, never losing hope or cheerfulness, and was con scious up to the hour of his death. The courage, gentleness and patience with which he bore up against the malady which was gradually carry ing him away, and the tender devo tion to him of family and friends was marked by all. He was fifty six years of age and was highly es teemed by a large circle of relatives and friends. He is survived by his wife and four children, and one brother and two sisters. Who have the sympathy of all in their sad be reavement. The funeral services were held Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Weeks was a member, and were con dueled by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Bolin. The interment was in Pine grove Cemetery. There was a large assemblage present at the last sad rites. < Saving Com From Rats. The Newberry Observer says: "The Observer man saw a heavily loaded wagon of corn-in-the-shuck unloading at a livery stable in town a few days ago. and was struck by the fine condition the corn was in? every ear seeming' to be perfectly sound, looking like it had just been gathered. He asked the driver how the farmer, who was Mr. Sease, of Reeder township, managed to keep his corn so long in such good condi tion and free from the depredation of rats. He replied that when Mr. Sease puts his corn away in the fall j ne sprinkles powder sulphur over it and the rats do?not bother it. This is worth knowing." "First Bide" Received Lowered. A dispatch from Atlanta says: In spite of his own prediction made several months ago that adverse weather conditions had hurt his "first bale' prospects for this season. Deal L. Jackson. Dougherty coun tys well known negro farmer .brought in the first, bale of 1908 cotton Fri day afternoon. He beats last year's record by two clays. Deal Jackson has been the "first bale" farmer of Georgia for twelve or fifteen years, and during that time has net' lost mS title for even one season. * . Attention Veterans. There will be a meeting held at 12 o'clock, at Court House, on Saturday 1st day of August 1908. to elect a County Bourd of Pensions, a full meeting is requested. All Confederate Soldiers of this County are invited to attend, as business of importance will be submitted. By order. John S. Rowe. T. C Albergotti. Chairman. Pension Commissioner. Attention! Camp Thomas J. Glover, No. 457. U. C. V.?Attend the regular quart erly meeting of your Camp, to be held at the Hall of the Young Ameri ca Fire Engine Company, on Tues day, July 28, 1908, at 12 o'clock, m. By order of the Commandant, W. V. Izlar, Adjutant. Wrestling Match Tonight. At the Academy of Music tonight at 9 o'clock Jeff Ashe, who weighs 195 pounds, will wrestle Louis Win nick, who weighs 140. Ashe Is from this county and is an amatuer, while Wiuick is the lightweight, champion of Tennessee. Name Omitted. Through an errow the name of Mr. T. J. Bolen, who is a candidate for magistrate of the Tenth District, was left out of the list of candidates published on last Tuesday. He wish es to assure his friends thai he is in the race. Some Fine Tomatoes. Mr. Hamp Edwins left at our of fice last week some fine tomatoes, which he had ra'sed in his garden One w ighed over 3% pounds. READ 0\ER 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 easily find 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 SENATOR. 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 rulesof the De mocratic primary. : P. T. HILDEBRAND. For Hpuse 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. 1 JOHN S. BOWMAN, JR. ? I hereby 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. We the undersigned citizens of North, S. C, having experienced the benefits of the Prohibition sentiment existing in said town and wishing to further the cause respectfully pre sent to the voters of Orangeburg County, for the legislature Mr. M. O'Riley subject to the rules of the Democratic party. J. P. Plunkett, J. S. Craft. W. C. Culler, J. Clifton Price. E. M, Living ston, J. C. Witt, J. M. Davis, M. D., J. R. Leysath. ' 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 myself 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 building 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 in the coming primary for the office of Supervisor of Orangeburg Couuty, 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 Pim aries. P. W. HA?LEY. At the request of my friends to re consider my former action. Thereby announce rays- \i as a candidate'for Supervisor of Orangeburg County, subject to the rules ol! 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 i 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. I). FAIR. FOR AUDITOR. , I hereby announce myseff a candi date for re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject to the Dem ocratic primary. 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 coming 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 pf the Fourth Judicial District, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic party. O. B. WHETSELL. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate of the Fifth Judicial District, subject to tho 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. I hereby announce myself, as a candidate for Magistrate of the Tenth District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. B. SHEPPARD. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election as Magis trate of the Tenth Judicial District subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. W. M. J. LIVINGSTON. TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner for Prov idence Township, subject to the Democratic primary. G. G. SIIULER, Many voters of Providence Town ship desire to present the name of Tho?. W. Shuler for the position cf Township Commissioner from said Township, i J. W. Hart, L. L. Hart. H. E. Moor er, R. P. Galphln. 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. I hereby ar.aounce myself a candi date for Township Commissioner for New Hope Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. JOHN C. FUNCHES. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner for Zion Township. Subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. N. N. HAYDEN, JR. I'hereby announce myself acandi date for Commissioner for Orange Township subject to the rules of the Democrats Primary. TOMMIE E. EARLY. W. H Patrick is announced as a 'candidate for Com missioner forj iCowcastle Township, subject k> thej rules of the Democratic Primary. Subject to the regulations govern ing the .Democratic Primary, I an nounce my candidacy for Township Commissioner of Hebron Township. * DANNIE L. JEFFCOAT. I' hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner of Goodbys township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. 3-14 T. V. BAIR. At the solicitation of my friends of Wiliow Township. I do hereby announce myself a candidate for Township Cmmissioner of Willow Township, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. CHARLES W. ROBINSON. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner for Vances Township subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. A. DANTZLER. At the solicitation of my friends I announce myself a candidate for road commissioner of Rocky Grove Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. B. SHARP. 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. FAIRE Y. 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 of the City of Orangeburg, and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. Z. E. GRAMBLING. I hereby announce myself as candi date for the ofQce 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. KENNERLE y. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Public Cotton Weigher for the City of Orangeburg subject to the rules of the Democratic Pri maries. * M. B. HORGER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate tor Cotto:i Weigher for Orangel urg City, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. JOHN M. BERRY. T hereby announce nfyself as a can didate for Public Cotton Weigher for the City of Rowesville subject to the rules of the Democratic Primaries. W. M. EDGEMON. After having been 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 a can didate for the office of Cotton Weigh er of the town of North, and pledge myself to abide by the rates of the Democratic primary. B. H. KNOTS, JR. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Cotton Weigher at North, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. * HENRY F. GLEATON. 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. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Pubblic Cotton Weigher at Elloree, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primaries PRESTON P. HUNGERPIIER. T 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. Municipal Notice. Council Chamber City of Orangeburg, S. C, June 23. 1908. To All Concerned. By resolution of the Oi'.v Council adopted at a meeting of that body held June 12, 1908, I am instructed to notify all property owners and householders adjacent to the sewer age system on Russell street between Church street and Rail Road aven.ie. that all connections with the sewer age system between said points must be made before September 1, 1908; and that on account of the con templated improvements on Russell street, no connections will be permit ted after the above date until further action shall have been taken by he City Council. By osder of the City Council. Very respectfully, L. H. Wannamaker. City Clerk and Treasurer. Barbacue at Norway. I wiil furnish a first-class barba cue and refreshments campaign day Aug. 13, at Norway, S. C. Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited. 7-21-9t* C. S. Goodwin. Watch Out For Him. VanQrsriell. Old Reliable Artist. Will be at Ei'.oree. July 20th, 25. Eutawville. July 27 to Aug. 1. Honest Durable Photos' all latest styles. Remember date:. 7-20-4t*. MAY CAUSE A SMILE A. COLUMN OE LIGHT READING THAT WILL BE ENJOYED By All Who Like to Read Funny and Witty Sayings from the Mag azines and Papers. The Puritans. If the Puritans suffered bull baiting. It was not because it gave pain to the bull, but because it gave pleasure to the spectators.?Macaulay. A Too, Familiar Ego. Deacon Stebbins. though a good citi zen, was noted for getting more work out of the men who labored on his farm than any other agriculturist in the county. Late to bed was consid ered ample reason for an early rising. , Timothy Flannery was engaged by the deacon, but stayed one week only. A neighbor hailed the departing helper and said: "Hello. Tim! Did the deacon work you too hard?" "No: the worruk was all right. It was seein' too much of raesllf that 1 couldn't stand." "Seeing too much of yourself?" "Yes. sor. Ivery night when I went up to bed I met mesllf comin' down to breakfast!"?Woman's Home Compan ion. ?Good Time to Die. The following is told concerning an old golf caddie and his wife. The min ister, who was called In. tried to com fort the wife, saying that, while John was very weak, he was evidently ready for a better world. Unexpectedly, how ever. John rallied and said to his wife: "Jenny, my woman. .1*11 maybe be spared to ye yet." "Na. na, John!" was the reply. "Ye're prepared, and I'm resigned! Dee noo!" ?Dundee Advertiser. Floored by an Epithet. When a boy at Frankfort. Just start ing out on his career of public speak ing,.Senator Vest penetrated the knobs of Franklin county. Ky. He was mak ing a speech to a small crowd which had scattered about the stump on which he 3tood. The audience either sat or lolled bac'r on the ground while he spoke. As he expressed It after ward, he thought he was piaylng the old Harry with the opposite side, when, at the height of what he considered a splendid flight of oratory, some long, lean, lank, one gallused. shrill voiced fellow rose from a lounging position about the middle of the group and said: ' Go it, my peckerwood!" Vest's hair was very red. and be wore a blue spit He was knocked clear off the stump ami adjourned the meeting. Three Nights Only. Sir Laurence AJma-Tadema design ed scenes and costumes on several oc casions for leading English actors and actresses. His success has often been artistic rather than financial. Ih this connection there is a story of a stage hand who was reading a preliminary announcement of a production of "Cc riolaDus" at the Lyceum. The follow ing words appeared in the notice: Coriolanus?Sir Henry Irving. Incidental Mus'c by Sir A. C. Mac kenzie. Scenes designed by Sir L. Almn-Ta dema. "There y'are." remarked the stage hand in a disdainful tone to a fellow employee, "three'bloomiu' knights, and that's about as long as it will run." He Gained the Peerage. On the 1st of August. 1798. Captain Hood 'of the Zealous made the signal for the French fleet For many pre. ceding days Horatio Nelson had hard ly taken either rest or food. He now ordered dinner to be served, ' while preparations were made for battle, and when his officers rose from the table and went to their separate statious he said to them. "Before this time to morrow I shall have gained a peerage or Westminster abbey." A Complication. Two Irishmen were telling conun drums one day, and when their sup ply ran out Pat suggested that they make some up. "All right,'' said Mike. "Phwhat is it thot goes arouud a barnyard in feathers and on two legs and barking like a dog?" "My, thot's hard. I give it up," an swered Pat after some moments of thinking. "Phwhat's the answer?" "A chicken!" "My. thot's fine. But how'd the bark ing of a dog get in there?" inquired Pat "Oh. I Just put that in to make it harder." A Suggestion From Japan. A young Japanese, with the national love of cleanliness, came to London to study. As he was a stranger In the j city he had to select his own lodgings. His first choice was not happy. The I hall especially was very dirty. This ! the newcomer did not like, but decided ! to say nothing then. One rainy day the maidservant put up this notice: "Please wipe your feet" Seizing his opportunity, the Japanese student wrote underneath, "On going oat."?Ladies' Some Journal. LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT. Lead, kindly light, amid the enelrcllng gloom; Load thou me on! Tha night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me on'. Keep thou my feet. I do not ask to see The distant scene?one step's enough tor me. I was not ever thus nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead mo on. I loved to choose and s~-e my path, but now Lead t'iou ma on! I loved the garish day, and. rpite of fears. Pride r ilod my will. Remember not past years. So long thy power has blest ma, suro It still "Will lead me on O'er moor and ten, o'er crag and torrent tilt The nkht Is gone And with the morn those angel faces smii: Which 1 have loved long since and lost awhile. ?Cardinal Newman.