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COUNTY ELECTION. THE OFFICIAL FIGURES OF THE IiAST PRIMARY. Siilley. Elected Sheriff?No Clioice for Supervisor, Superintendent of Edu cation or One Member of House. For United States Senate. Juo. Gary Evans. . . . .1137 Jno. P. Grace.. 10 George Johnstone.145 W. W.-Lumpkin.161 O. B. Martin..DC . R. G. Rhett.724 E. D. Smith.1170 For Governor. M. R Ansel.2164 Cole L. Blease. 1258. For Lieutenant Governor. Thos. G. McLoed.3472 For Secretary of State. R. M. McCown.34SO For Comptroller General. X. W. Brooker.1159 A. W. Jones..2291 For State Treasurer. R. H. Jennings.3487 For Adjutant and Inspector General J. C. Boyd.934 H. T. Thompson.2519 For State Supt. of Education. ' ? E. C. Elmore. . 142 Stiles R. Mellichamp. . . .3206 J. E. Swearrngen.134 For Attorney General. J.Fraser Lyon. .... .3442 For It. R. Commissioner. Jas. Cansler..256 Banks L. Caughman. . . .1712 Frank C. Fishbourne. . . 267 H. W. Richardson.213 J. A. Summersett.922 For Congress. A. F. Lever..3498 For Solicitor. ,P. T. Hildebrand.34S8 For State Senator. ?Robert Lide..?.3440 For House of Representatives. Jno. S. Bowman, Jr.2050 J. D. Griffith.7SIT W. Clem Griffith. 637. J.C.Hayden.1004 T. P. Horger.1521 A. J. Hydrick. Jr..1815 M. O'RIley..152 7 B. A. Shuler.1787 J. B. Stroman.1109 \V. M. Warren.f205 For Sheriff. J. H. Dukes.1545 A. M. Salley. . .1S91 For Clerk of Court. G. L. Salley. ..3474. For County Supervisor. *M. C. Edwins. ..... 807 *F. J. D. Felder.749 T. M.Hall. ......... 321 P. W. Harley. . ?.' . . . . 12S T. D. A. Livingston. . . . 472 R. N. Owen.743 D. M. Westbury.276 For Coroner. F. N. Rickenbaker. . . .3399 For County Supt. of Education. Edgar L. Culler.431 *E. H. Houser.1067 *L. W. Livingston.141! 6 D. H. Marchant. Jr. . . . 549 For Treasurer. A. D. Fair.34So For Auditor. T. M. McMichael.3473 For Cotton Weighers at Orange-burg. J. M. Berry.151 A. ,F. Fairey.665 Z. E. Grambling. 2346 M. B. Horger.198 John C. Kennerly. . . . .1802 Thos. A. Salley.125 7 J. B. Smoak.?10 * Will run In Second Primary.. MAGISTRATE. First District: **C. P. Brunson.603 Third District: ?*A. S. Dukes.300 Fourth District: J. R. Bardin.,.88 *T. M. Felder....ISO *A. L. Singletary.125 Fifth District: *D. W. Bonnett.87 R. K. Heuerey.59 *W. Marion Wolfe.SO Sixth District: # .1. R. r.ehrahd!.112 **'D. S. Tyler.208 Seventh District: ?*A. B. Corbitt.196 J. R. Fulmer.64 Eighth District: ?*W. A. Daggot.250 B. Lee Jeffcoat.31 Tenth District: ?Torn J. Holen.113 W. M. J. Livingston.97 *J. B. Sbeppard..105 Kleventh District: **D. B. Berry.176 * In Second Primary. ** Elected. LOCAL COTTON WEIGHERS. lSowmui: Jno. W. Kizer.53 **J. D. Stroman.105 Cope: W. A. Easterlin.IS **W. H. Smith.7S Elloree: ?F. H. Dantzler.105 .1. D. Earley.20 P. P. Hungerpiller. . . . . 3 7 J. K. Irick.74 *C. A. Jones.106 Norway: 1 **G. F. Gibson.23 9 W. T. Glover.7S Springfield: **R. H. Morgan.2^9 Cordova: **D. J. Hughes.5 4 C. C. Kennerly.23 J. P. Smoak.10 Woodford: **J. F. Smith. Jr..5 7 Branch villo: C. L. Bruce.2S * Walter S. Dukes. ...... 95 ?A. Bowman Edwards. . . 62 A. N. Whetstone.48 North: *H. F. Gleaton.64 A.C. Grier.r?7 *B. H. Knotts. Jr.65 M. C. Livingston.51 I D. A. Porter.45 CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTION. Summers Elected Senator and Paul ling to the House. The election in Calhoun County passed off quietly. There was great interest in the race for the Senate and the House, and the friends of jthe different candidates worked hard for them. The result was not known until the last box was counted. For the Senate, Dr. S. J. Summers received 411 votes while Mr. W. F. Buyck received 395. For the Legislature, Mr. Paulling's vote was 417 and Mr. Fairey s vote was 395. / For Magistrate, Haue 529; Antley 197. For Clerk of Court. A. H. Wolfe 305; J. A. Wolfe 499. For Supervisor, Zeigler 555; Wan namaker 251. Up to the time the returns from the last box came in Buyck was ahead for the Senate and Fairey for the House. Bui that box completely reversed things and elected Summers Senator and Paulling to the House. The other candidates had no-op position and consequently got a al most unanimous vote. VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE. , Registration Books Will Be Open in Different Townships. The board of Supervisors of Re gistration of Orangeburg County will be at the following places on the days and dates mentioned for the registration of ail qualified electorsi Office from 9 a.* in. to 6 p. m.: J. A. Edwards, W. V. Culler, J. L. Gibson. Board of Registration. Middle - Township?Ayers: Tues day. Sept. 1. Goodbys Township?Dantzler's Mill: Wednesday, Sept. 2. Poplar Township?Elloree, Thurs day, Sept.. 3. Providence Township?Dantzler, P. O.: Friday, Sept. 4. Vance Township?Vance: Sat urday, Sept. 5. New Hope?Rowesville: Monday, Sept. 7? Cow Castle Township?Bowman: Tuesday Sept. 8. Branchville Township?Branch ville: Wednesday, Sept. 9. Edisto Township?Cedar Grove: Thursday, Sept. 10. Lion Township?Cordova: Fri day. Sept. 11. Union Township?Cope: Satur day. Sept. 12. Elizabeth Township?North: Mon day. Sept. 14. Rocky Grove Township?Dru Saw yers: Tuesday, Sept. 15. Goodland Township?Springfield: Wednesday. Sept. 16. Willow Township?Norway. Thurs day. Sept. 17. Hebron Township?Livingston: Friday, Sept. 18. Liberty Township?Phillips: Sat urday, Sept. 19. Orange Township?Jamison: Mon day, Sept. 21. Lecture on Monday Night. Dr. Edwin Hall who enthused a large crowd Sunday afternoon has been secured to delivei Monday night Aug. 31. his famous humorous lec ture on "The Fool-Killer." It will be under the management of the Ladies Hospital Association. No danger to the man who attends! Heavy Vote. The total vote polled in the late primary was 3,498, which is about as heavy a vote as we have ever poli ced. So it seems that tfie cutting off of Calhoun County has not reduced our vote any. But still, we would ike to have many of oi*r old frends back. Especially Hose who wanted to remain with us. Rowesville: *.Ino. S. Antley. W. M. Bdgemon. M. II. Flinches. Richard Hopkins. . J. Owen .Murray. . . . 0 In Second Primary. ** Elected. TOWNSHIP ( OMMISSIOXERS. Branchville: "Samuel Byrd.'.175 M. T. Thornpson.33 Cow Castle: **W. H. Patrick.HS Elizabeth: ??H. W. Pickling.177 A. F. Livingston.| 29 Goodland: ?*J. J. Douglass.rufi D. W. Tyler.54 Liberty: a*J. W. Bonnett.SG J. A. Jamison.74 New Hope: J. C. Funchess. **I. J. Dukes. 4ji Poplar: **J. A. I rick.14 1 Union: **P. .1. Steedly.104 Willow: Chas. M. Rohinson.94 **W. F. Sauford.20 1 Caw Caw: **D. B. Wolfe. 9 Kdisto: M. F. Antley.;j2 **J. E. Ashe.79 Goodbys: T. V. Hair.17 ?*J. L. Irick. ...;... 43 Felix I). Rush.IS Hebron: Dannie Jeffcoat.38 **Mciver Sturkie.96 Middle: ?*W. St. Funchess.10 1 R. K. Rickenbaker.11 Orange: **T. E. Early. 4 Providence: G. Shuler.84 Vance: **Walter A. Dantzler. ... 34 /ion: **N. X. Hayden. Jr.80 * In Second Primary. ** Elected. . . 63 . . 24 . . 8<l TALKS OF FAIRVIEW OKANGEBURG ftiAN RETURNS FROM NOTIFICATION MEETING. i Mr. Brantley Says That Mr. Bryan Thoroughly Understands Southern Conditions. The Orangeburg correspondent of The News and Courier says when seen at his office on his return from Lincoln, Neb., where he represented South Carolina on the notification committee, Mr. T. F. Brantley had the following to say when asked as to his trip to Lincoln: "Yes, he said, "I had a very pleasanf trip and enjoyed it immen sely, especially in meeting members of the notification committee and re renewing old acquaintances. I ar rived in Lincoln the day before the notification wus to take place, and, therefore, had the opportunity of paying my respects to the great Com moner the day before the notifica tion ceremonies. I found Mr. Bryan at his home, 'Fairview,' about two and a half miles from the city limits. After talking over the political situa tion, I was shown by Mr. Bryan over his farm, of which he seemed very proud. His home, which is a very attractive -and commodious one, is beautifully located on a most con manding point overlooking the city of Lincoln. It is very properly named 'Fairview,' for from this high location, surrounded by fields of al falfa and clover, the view is truly grand, and well calculated to. inspire the lofty ideals and pure life so characteristic of the great Common er. "During our conversation I was impressed with his grasp of the political and social situation in the South in its every detail. He seem ed as familiar with political condi tions and affairs in South Carolina as if he were one of our own citi zens, and I wish to say further that lie feels kindly and grateful towards [the South for the loyal support he has received at her hands. Ta-j South has no truer friend." I "How were you impressed by the notification ceremonies?" "The notification, which took place in the front of the Capital in the open air, was a splendid tribute to Mr. Bryan as a man and neighbor, re gardless of party affiliations in the past. All, Republicans and Demo crats alike, were unstinted in their praise and admiration for their great citizen, and the thronging multitude which surged in front of the Nebraska Capitol told by their sho'lM and v'ieers how tu*} loved and honored the man whom the De mocracy of the nation hailed as its standard-bearer." j "What is your opiinon as the chances of Democratic success?" "I am more pleased at the pro spects. In talking over the situa tion with the various delegates and citizens of the Western States I find that the concensus of opinion is that 'Bryan will sweep the West.' It seems that Nebraska and Indiana are as safely Democratic as are the Southern States. The Pacific slope and the Rocky Mountain States are practically assured, with good fight ing chances in Ohio, Kansas and Illi nois. The Eastern representatives claim that New York will certainly go Democratic, owing to a united fight by the Democrats in New York against a lukewarm and divided fight by the Republicans. "There is a factional fight in the North, East and West among the Republicans. There is no fight any where among the Democrats. In fact, they are more united and have j a more perfect organization than aj any time since Cleveland's first elec tion. I see no reason, why Bryan should not, in the words of the Western people, 'sweep the entire country.' His speech of acceptance, owing to its conservatism and strength, has won him thousands of votes, and if the Democrats of the South will only realize that, victory is in their grasp, -nd by a united effort on their part assist In the doubtful States oT the East and West by contributions, there will bo no doubt of succes. "How much campaign fund will ; they need and what, suggestions) would you make as to coutrlbtl- j tions?" '?'No campaign can be conducted j successfully without contributions, j and I was informed that the De mocrats will need between a half million to a million dollars to con duct an aggressive campaign and one that will insure victory. And T would say that with the prosppcts of victory it behooves the Democrats of the South to hoed th* request of Mr. Bryan and his national chairman. Norman E. Mack, of New York, to gather popular subscriptions for an aggressive campaign, which will he waged from now on. Demotfratlo contributions must come from small popular subscriptions. It is clearly a campaign between the masses and the heretofore favored classes, and the campaign slogan by Mr. Bryan in his speech of acceptance "shall the people rule" appeals to us. and if the people are to r ule now Is the time to begin by every Democrat contflhhuting his mite toward a cam paign which is to secure to us that I right. I spoke to several gentlemen of other States, among them Con gressman Clayton, of Manama and Josephus Daniels, of North Carolina and T lind that the following plan has been adopted in several of the States: "The State chairman is to call upon the various county chairman, and they in turn are to call upon the president of each Democratic, clun in the county for contribution?., fhi? plan has hcen suecessfuly begun, and in some of the counties of the South they are contributing from $250 to $5(?0 per county, according to their ability. "It might be well for South Caro lina to follow tins plan, each county contributing through its county chairman, and if each will contri bute from $200 to $500 it would mean a respectable campaign fund from South Carolina. Mr. Bryan and the Democratic executive com mittee are in earnest, and they ex pect South Carolina, together with other Southern States that have no internal fight, to arouse themselves and thus assist several doubtful sis ter states in the splendid efforts they are making for Democratic success. I trust every Democrat in South Carolina will contribute his one to five dollars, as he may feel able, to rbe fight, which i.j his. <iud ?vhich is to decide whether or not the people or the corporations and classes are to rule for the next four years in this nation." * SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS. First Regular Township Convention Will Be Held Sept. tird and 4th. The Executive Committee of the Orangeburg Township Interdenom inational Sunday School Association held a meeting recently, at which the following officers were elected: Supt. of Elementary Work?Miss M. L. Bryant. Supt. of ri ne Home Department Mr. Mortimer Glover. Teacher Training Supt?Rev. Holmes. Adult Class Supt?.B. B. Owens. The above named omcers can get information concerning their work from Mr. A. C. Dibble. Chairman of the County Executive Committee. The first regular Township Con vention will be held Sept. 3rd and 4th at 8 P. M. in 'the Lutheran church. The following program has been adopted. Thursday 8 P. M. 1? Elementary Sunday School Work?Miss M. L. Bryant. Alter nate Rev. Lightfoot. 2? The Home Department?Mr. Mortimer Glover. 3? Teacher Training?Rev. Holm es. Alternate Prof. Thackstou. 4? Adult Class Movement? B. B. Owens. Alternates H. VonOhsen. Friday 8 P. M. 1? A Model Sunday School?a. C. Dibble. R. F. Bryant and T. O. S. Dibble.. 2? The Church's duty to the Sun day School?Ceo. V. Zeigler, W. B. Thompson. The speakers on Friday evening will be limited to 15* minutes. The Pastors and Sunday School Superintendents of the city are re quested to announce this conven tion to their congregations and Sun day Schools. .. The Committee. Gone to Rest. Mrs. E. M. Haigler, beloved wife of Mr. J. A. M. Haigler, of the Lone Star section, died last Friday after a protracted illness. Mrs. Haigler was for many years a member of. Pine Grove Lutheran church at which place . she was buried on Saturday in the presence of a host of relatives and sorrowing friends, her pastor. Rev Bolen, performing the burial services. She was 67 years old and leaves a husband, four children. Mr. Charles Haigler and Mesdames P. S. Zeigler, C. N. Zeig ler and A. T. Jackson, to mourn her death. Death of a Young Lady. Miss Vera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Rast, of,the Cameron sec tion, passed away on last Saturday after a long iluness in the twetieth year of her age. Miss Rast h;id been in bad health for some time, and she was taken to a sanitarium in the mountains of North Carolina, where she remained for several months with the hope that the change would cure her. But it failed, and a short time ago she returned home. She was an excellent young lady and her death lias cast a shadow over a hap py home und brought sorrow to her many friends and relatives. City League. In ;i game last Tuesday, which was cilled in the fifth inning b\ agreement team A defeated team C. Ilj" :i score of 7 to U. The score by innings w;is: C.000 00?0 3 2 A..02;. 0* ? 7 10 1 Batteries: Wannamaker and Mar chant: Hugo Sims and Kortjohn. The club standing: A.17 11 607 B.14 13 518 C. 10 17 3 70 There will be a double-header Friday, morning and evening. To Benefit School Library. The North Providence School Im provement Association will give a lawn party at the. North Providence School house September 2. 19o,s. Refreshments will be served, begin ning at 5:30 o'clock, the proceed of which go for the benefit of the school library. A moving picture entertainment will be given in the evening, beginning at '8:15. The chief features of this will be the "Passion Play," "Cinderella" and some good scenic views. The public cordially invited to attend. Some Good Advice. The Manning Times advises de feated candidates to look pleasant and remember thai there are others. The Times says the race is not al ways to the swift, nor is it that the best looking man always wins. De feated candidates should remember this and follow the advice of The Times by looking pleasant. The Kiiin and the Crops The late rains have damaged the c.ops materially all over the enmity, bur dill we go! '..? ';,:ht in comparison with the people in the upper part of the State, where in many places the crops were almost entirely destroyed and the farms washed up. If the rain is general over the cotton belt it will help the price of cotton. HELP THE CAUSE EVERY DEMOCRAT SHOULD MAKE A CONTRIBUTION. To the Democratic Campaign Fund. "Shall the People Rule" is the Slogan and All Should Hein. At the request of the Democratic national committee and in cordial endorsement of that request, The Times and Democrat opens a list for popular subscriptions to the Democra tic presidential campaign fund. This is a campaign on the people's behalf. The people, therefore, and not the predatory trusts or selfish interests, are invited to share its ex penses in order that they may reap the benefits of its victory. The Democrats of Orangeburg County are eager for the election of Bryan and Kern, and we feel sure that they will do their share towards raising a fund to stimulate and sus tain Democracy's fight against the Republican party, which Is the open friends of the robber trusts and tariff. The Times and Democrat starts the list with $5.00. It should be plainly understood that moderate subscriptions from all the people, not large subscriptions from a few people, is the end desir ed. Any amount from a dollar up ward will be welcomed and will per form valuable service. From now until the campaign clos es The Times and Democrat will re ceive and acknowledge through its columns donations in its Tuesday's issue. The names of every contributor will be forwarded to the treasurer of the committee, Governor C. N. Has kell, of Guthrie, Okla., and the con tributor will receive in return a handsome souvenir receipt for his contribution. In accordance with Mr. Bryan's avowed policy, the party will not ac cept a dollar which requires any pro mise, either express or implied, oth er than for honest, impartial govern ment. The need of a campaign fund, however. Is evident. The opponents of popular government are backed with the millions of plutocratic wealth, are doing all in their power to defeat the wishes of the people. A campaign of education and or ganization is being mapped out to meet this opposition. Speakers will be sent into every state... Literature must be distributed enlightening the masses on the issues at stake. The railroad fare of these speakers must be paid and a thousand other ex penses must be met. Every item of this expense?and this is the point to remember?will be expended in the interest of honest government and a restoration of the people's rights. In his letter an nouncing the inauguration of the forgoing plan Chairman Norman E. Mack, of the national commRtee declares: "We are going to ask the people to contribute the funds needed to conduct a clean campaign of educa tion and organization, on simple and econmical lines, without a dollar of graft and without a promise to any man of special favors in case of suc cess, except an honest and economi cal government in the iterest of all the people "We believe that the plain people, whose chief concern is to see their government transmitted to their chil dren with equality of opportunity for all restored and perpetuated, will welcome this opportunity to inaugu rate, in 1 909. a national administra tion elevated to power by their mod est contributions, rather than one bought, and paid for by predatory wealth and selfish interests which always stands ready to place public servants and political parties under obligations to them as" a return for largo contributions to their campaign funds." The Committee's Appeal. The committee's official appeal follows: "There are no secrets in this cam paign. Strictly practicing what, he preaches. Mr. Bryan would not win victory with tainted money paying the election expenses. "Not a dollar is to be accepted j which requires any promise, either express or implied, other than for honest, impartial government. "Mr. Bryan will enter the white house absolutely free from entangl ing alliances, free to serve all class es of honest citiznes alike or he will not enter at all. "Hence the course is plain. The campaign of Bryan and Kern must be conducted by the people. "The people must, pay the neces sary campaign expenses if they want public servants who wiTI serve their interests. "Special interests and favored classes, having secured 'swollen for tunes' by purchasing favors in the past with millons contributed to control elections, stand ready to give milions more for continued favors. But that class never gives a dollar unless it buys a pledge. "Mr. Bryan says, from March 4th, 1909, "let the people rule.' "This can come only if the people pay their own bills, and control their own elections. "Beware of the trusts 'bearing gift to." "That policy of the favored few buying a mortgage on the government meant that the candidate for presi dent, knew a few people only in an entire state. "Bryan says. 'We will take the cause of people's rule home to the people and will know people in every county.' "You can servo the grand cause of popular governient. "Your paper reaches the fireside of the patriot who loves his country for his country's good; as distinguish ed from ^he greedy possessor of LIST OP LETTERS. Those Remaining Unclaimed in the Orangeburg Postoffice. The following is the list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Orange burg postofflce for the week ending August 27, 1908. Persons calling for these letters will please say they are advertised. A. D. Webster, P. M. Miss Rebecca Anderson (due lc).' W. E. Arrant. J. D. Batts. Daniel Bowman. Miss Louisa Brown. H. H. Bryant. Miss Nettle Concil. Mrs. A. L. Carnes. Wm. Cauley. Hana Charf. Julia Childs. J. D. Clarke (2). Rev. J. C. Coats. Mrs. Lunenia Coleman. Sam' Coley. . Mrs. Maggie Dantzler. Miss Rosa Douglass. Miss Lulie Dupont (due lc). Miss Corrie l^vans. Carlyle Fair. Miss Eaver Fritz. Primus Gilyard. Miss Mary Bell Glover. Miss Rosa Glover. E. A. Good. Dave Green. Miss Gertrude Hammons. Rev. T. G. Herbert. Coyden Herndon. E. H. House. J. 0. Inabinet. V. J. Jamison. Mrs. M. M. Jones. Mrs. E. J. Jones. Mrs. J. T. Jones. J. W. Keith. E. L. Lucas. Fred Mack. J. M. Mars. Harry Mtyse. Jake Mnrrhson. ^ David M?ller. Johnnie Murf. R. R. Pearson. D. B. Price. J. F. Robinson. Miss F?nnie Robinson. Mrs. L. Rowe. Manie Salley. Rosa Scurry. Mrs. E. C. Shell. W. S. Stewart. George Stokes. S. W. Sullivan. Lily Thompson. A. J. Thornton. Miss Lillie Trotty. R. '1 u' i. it C. R. Tubrr. O. E. Wannamaker. E. D- Watson: Richardson Williamson. David Winningham. Miss Isabelle Wright. Miss Maggie Wright. Miss Rebecca Zeigler. Saturday September 26th will be the last day to get the $1 bottles for 50e of Globe Tonic. Making Improvements. The Southern Railway has com menced making improvements tc its road bed through this city. The present rails, which are of the 60 pound type, are being replaced by those of 90 pounds. Every one who uses Glohe Tonic recommends it to his friends. Gone to Purchase Stock. Miss Minie Godfrey has gone to Atlanta. Ga., to purchase a fall and winter stock of millinery which she will open up in this city in the Crum building, where she will be pleased to see her many friends. Ask your neighbor if he has tried Globe Tonic. Cards of Thanks. 1 take this means of thanking those who voted for me in Hie late election for the office of Cotton Weigher. That I was defeated by no means .lessens my apreciat ion. but. rather intensifies it. I accept the arbitrament of the ballot box as a loyal Democrat, and take the issue as a just expression of the peo ple's will. [ bespeak for my suc cessors all the courtesy and patience extended me. They are worthy men, and I am sure will fill the office ac ceptably. Thos. A. Salley. To the Voters of Orangeburg Coun ty: Gentlemen: I thank you from the depths of my heart for the handsome vote you gave me on 25th. I assure you I will always remember you for this kind action of yours. z. E. Gramhling. To the Democratic Voters of Or angeburg County. I desire to express my thanks for the liberal support given me in the first primary and re spectfully ask support, again in the second. I pledge my best efforts for the educational advancement of the county. Very respectfully, L. W. Livingston. swollen fortunes who loves his coun try only for his country's goods. "We ask every one who favors gov ernment by the people to pay you. at once, as many dollars as he can spare to aid the campaign for Bryan. Kern and people's rule. Von for ward these sifts of honest hearts and homes every two weeks to the trea surer of the Democratic national committee, with the name of each contributor and amounts given. "Our country is for the people: its government must be by the peo ple. "Sincerely. "Norman E. Mack, chairman De mocratic national committee. "M. C. Wet more, chairman finance com mitfee. "C. N. Haskell. treasurer.1' You ^till have time to try the free samples of Globe Tonic. PLANT DISEASES. INVESTIGATED BY CLEMSON COL LEGE AUTHORITIES. Specimens May be Sent In, and Ail Farmers Asked to Correspond With Officials. Commissioner Watson has receiv ed notice fro mthe bureau of plant industry of the department of agri culture, located at Clemson college, that arrangements have been made for furnishing information to farm ers on plant diseases. The letter to Mr. Watson is as follows: Hon. E. J. Watson, Columbia, S. C. Dear Sir: At this season of the year almost every specie of plant is suffering from some form of disease such as rust, blight, wilt, rot, scab, leaf spot, etc. These diseases of plants cause millions of dollars loss each year. The amount of loss could be greatly lessened, however, if the farmers would pay some attention . to these diseased plants and send in specimens to the experiment station asking information with reference to them. ? Two of us here at this station are devoting all or our time and attention to this special work and we hpoe by collecting data and giving out in formation with reference to these pests to aid materially in the ad vancement of agriculture in South Carolina. The majority of plant diseases can be controlled If you know how. Send in specimens of all of the dis eased plants on your farm. We shall be glad to return information as to the cause, and, where possible, to advise you as to methods of treat ment, etc. Note that this work is undertaken in connection with the United States department of agnculturre and that no postage will be required. A franked tag is enclosed herewith for use by you in mailing specimens. Note also the directions for sending specimen plants by mail. Trusting that we shall have an early reply from you, I am Yours very truly, H. B. Barre. Botanist, South Carolina Experiment Station, and Collaborator, ?. S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Watson said yesterday that he would refer to this work by the de partment in every speech made be fore the farmers. In a number of cases the farmers have approached Mr. Watson with blights or some form of plant disease with request for information and these have been referred to Clemson college but this is the first time an effort has been made to interest the farmers through out the State in the work of investi gation. The following circular has been sent out to thousands of farm ers, showing the work done and on application further information will be sent: * "Specimens should'be sent when ever possible?In reporting on the prevalence of plant diseases, or in any correspondence relative to their treatment, doubt in regard to the" na ture of the trouble will be avoided if specimens are sent for examination. * "Use of the frank?Material pack ed to conform to the postal regula tions may be sent under official_frank without payment, of postage when re quested by the United States depart ment of agriculture or by any col laborator or special agent of the de partment. "Limitations of the franking pri vilege?-So package may weigh over four pounds. Nothing should be sent that can in any way injure other mail matter. Liquids must be in tight bottles packed in approved mailing cases. "Select material with care?If the plants are small, send them entire, including roots. Loose dirts should be carefully shaken or washed off. Samples of the soil are not needed, and the dirt often injuries the speci mens in transit. Choose specimes representing various stages of the trouble. In the case of many diseas es, the later stages are most needed for identification, while with bacter ia! diseases, stem blights, wilt and diseases of the fruit, the earlier stag es are usually most satisfactory. All stages should be sent. Fleshy or moist, watery material likely to be come decayed or offensive while in transit should be packed as dry as possible. If the material is very perishable, dvy completely or pre serve in alcohol before sending. "Care in packing is important to make identification easier. If the specimens consist of leaves, straight en them out between layers of news paper. If they are stems or solid parts, wrap in dry newspaper. Fruits likely to be crushed should be sent in small, strong Iwjxes. Do not pack moist. As a rule, specimens carry best if sent while fresh without moistening the wrappings, while an excess of moisture causes mold and decay. Never lay wet cotton against specimens, as it sticks to them. In sending several fruits, wrap each seperately in tissue paper. ?'Label each specimen?The name of the plant and the place and date of collection should be written on a slip of paper and inclosed with each specimen. When the name of the diseased plant is not known, as in the case of wild species, send (lowers or fruits rrom healthy plants to aid in identification. If the specimens sent, are mentioned Hi your correspon dence, number them and refer to them by number. "Each package should bear the name and address of the sender." Mr. Editor Times and Democrat please allow me space in your columns to thank my many friends in New Hope Township for the hand some vote they hove given me in no minating me for Township commis sioner for New Hope Township. I. J. Dukes.