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RALLY, FARMERS AND PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS BY UNITED ACTION. Persons Who Are Not Members of the Union Are Urged to Give Their Snppore to the Farmer. The Farmers' Union does not con fine Its membership nor its activities Kjfe, -and interests to the farmers of the Hr.; South, nor to the raising and market ing of cotton. Orginating in a little sandhill town in eastern Texas a few years ago the movement grew -in that State and finally began to travel east and north. Today in its membership are included a large por tion of the tillers of the soil in prac tically all of the States of the Union. In the South the problem that con fronts the farmer is how to market his cotton to best advantage. In the North it is the cereal crops that ab ?sorb the same kind of interest and attention. In the South a definite i plan has been formulated for hand ling the cotton crop, and the plan is being presented to the farmers in all the States in which cotton grows. Little or no publicity has been given so far to the plan or its details un . til this time. The plan was laid be fore the presidents of the unions of South Carolina in Columbia last week. The State says the increase in pro duction of grain, the staple crop of the North and West, has not kept pace with the increase of population. Population has increased in recent ? years with about double the rapidi ty with which cereal production has increased. None need be told' that grain products are costing consum ers more than they used to cost. Today the price of wheat is such that it ic seriously affecting great inter ests and the public is paying a third more for the bread that is eaten. And cotton itself is a grain crop, for the seed will produce many edibles. The decreasing amount of grain product per capita is, however, not the only factor involved in the pres ent reign of high prices. Speculators have manipulated! the 'markets in such a way that an abnormal profit is taken from this staple?grain. Like the cotton farmer, the grain ? farmer is failing to be the benefici ary of the prevailing high prices. The producers of wereai find them selves in the same predicament the cotton farmers are in. And now the Northern agricultur alists are planning a coup along lines 6omewhat similar to those that will probably be adopted by the raisers of the Soutehrn staple. To this end the farmers in the grain growing States will meet in conclave at Springfield, Mo., on the 12th of next month. President C. S. Barrett, of the national organization of the Farmers' Union, has issued the following ad dress: "To the Officers and Members of the Farmers' Union, and to Grain and Cattle Growers, Generally in the Following States, and in All States Interested in the Cultivation of Grain, This Call -*nd Invitation are Issued: Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas. Illinois, Washington, Or egon, California, Texas, and Ida ho: "Members of the Farmers' Union engaged in the cultivation of grain and raising of cattle are earnestly urged to attend a meeting, to be held in Springfield, Mo., on May 12, to j consider the grain situation in this country, and to adopt policies and strengthen plans to the end that the supremacy of the grower in the profitable marketing of grain may be advanced and maintained. "We shall also be glad of the J co-operation of non-members who may be in sympathy with our pur poses. The interests of all grain growers in the maintenance of good prices, and in the holding of the product to that end, are identical, whether or not they are organized. So that we cordially invite atten dance from growers who are willing to sincerely co-operate with us. "The present sensational condit ion in the wheat situation may look good to the grain grower, but he should analyze them with a view to their ultimate effect upon himself. "Present uncertain conditions do not make for permanent high prices for grain. The purpose of this meet ing is to throw the whole power of the Farmers' Union back of a move ment for which there has never been a more timely opportunity to place prices on a permanently high basis. "Heretofore we have had to focus our strength on cotton, until organ ization in the cotton-producing States was well effected. Now we are going into the wheat field to build up our force for the handling of grain and cattle, equal in power to the forces now handling cotton. "The national board of directors, the president and the most influential officers of the union will be in Spring field on the 12th. "We urge all members interested in these industries to be present. We also urge non-members whose interests harmonize with ours, to aid us in a work that touches their wel fare. This organization, with its millions of members, and its es tablished offices in all directions .of fers all producers interested in these industries the best opportunities to get just prices for th mselves and to avert conditions which may in jure them in ways now impossible to forecast. "A few years ago, when cotton went to sky-scraping prices through market manipulation, precious few farmers in the South profited, for they had sold their staple already. Precisely these conditions apply to grain growers. Few of them are gaining any advantage from present high prices. But both cotton grow ers and grain growers and the pro ducers of every other commodity Are likely to come in for adverse DEATH OF MRS. W. G. SEASE. Cansed a Gloom to Fall on This En tire City. Mrs. Minnie Sease, beloved wife of Mr. W. G. Sease, of this city, died in Charleston about ten o'clock Sat urday night. Mrs.e Sease went to one of the hospitals in Charleston on Thursday to be operated on for some disease. The operation was success fully performed, but Mrs. Sease never rallied completely from the effects of the anodyne and passed away as above stated on Saturday night, surrounded by Mr. Sease and all the children, except Mrs. Doom, who lives at Bowling Green, Ky. The operation was not considered very dangerous, but to the surprise of all it proved fatal. All that could I be done was done but it could not stay the fell destroyer, j Very few of Mrs. Sease's friends knew that she had gone to the i hospital for treatment, and the an nouncement of her death came as a { great shock to them. The sad news of the passing away of this devoted and affectionate wife and mother caused a deep gloom to fall on this community, because she was general ly known and greatly beloved by all our people. Her friends could hardly realize that this noble woman had passed from their midst forever, and that never again would they greet her in this life. But such was the sad, inexorable fact. Mrs. Se' ,e was the eldest daughter of the late Rev. Paul F. Kistler, of the South Carolina Conference, and his wife, Mrs. Kistler, is still living. Mrs. Sease was a member of St. Paul's Methodist church, and was a consistent Christian. She was a most charming lady in her intercouse so cially with her friends, and ; was greatly beloved by them. But the place she will be missed most is the home that she made happy by her presence and ministrations of love and affection. There her place can never be filled. She was its chief joy and pleasure to those who gather ed around its sacred circle. But she is gone and her loved ones are heart broken. Mrs. Sease is mourned by a devot ed husband, two daughters. Mrs. Brantley, of Augusta, Ga., and Mrs. Doom, of Bowling Green, Ky., and two sons, Mr. W. K. Seacse and Mr. Hugh Sease, of this city. She is also survived by her mother and one sis ter, who lives in Charleston. Her death is a terrible blow to those who were near and dear to her, but they have the consolation of knowing that there will be a reunion in that world where all is peace and joy and love, and where there is no parting and no sorrow. May the death of this devoted wife and mother be sancti fied to the good of all the loved ones and friends she left here to mourn her departure. MAYOR'S COURT. Not Very Much Doing Saturday or Monday. j Ivory Banister runs a pool room for colored people on Russell street near Mr. C. A. Stroman's stable, and it had been reported as a nuisance that should be abated. Ban'ster owns the business but hires some one else to conduct it. He paid a fine of $3, and Mayor Dukes said he would revoke the license if there were any more complaints. Tom Wright, colored, plead guilty yesterday morning of being drunk and disorderly. He appeared to be very penitent, and had no more to say than the little boy the calf run over. Five dollars or ten days, and he took the days. Messrs. Promler and Lott, of the Enterprise Cotton Mills, was up for fighting. Mr. Lott plead guilty and was fined $2.50 or 5 days, and the other was dismissed. The case against Nora West, Ida Josephine Adams and Mary Mack for fighting, which had been continu ed from last Friday, was' again called. All was not present again, so the Mayor dismissed Nora West and the others forfeited their bail. Will Give Entertainment. On Friday, May 7th, the ladies of the Presbyterian church will give an entertainment at the home of Mrs. J. A. Berry on Russell street. The committee is charge is arranging a very attractive program. Games and amusements will be provided for the children, and a good time is promis ed to all the little folks who will come. Instrumental and vocal music and recitations will be given. Ice cream, cake and candies will be served. The children and all who come in the afternoon will be entertained from 5 until half-past 6 o'clock, no admission being charged. The even ing program begins at half-past 8 o'clock, an admission fee of 10 cents being charged. School Closing. The closing exorcises of Clafiin University and the Colored State College begun on Sunday. Rev. Quick preached the sermon for the University students at their chapel at t o'oclock. Interesting exercises i will ho conducted at both schools, ach day and night tint1.' Wednesday. , when tin' graduating exerciso3 w'll ;akc place. The attendance at these, exerciS's arc usually very lar^e. | criticism, probably adverse action, I from the consumers the world over! when the growers are not respon sible become of effect. "It is to make such situations as I ? his impossible, and to protect the i growers from their injurious effect that this m eting is called. Both j members and non-members can read ily s"o it is to their mutual interest ' to co-operatn. ?'The Southern farmer is hand-to-1 hand with the Western farmer in j the fight for permanent high prices. I That is why I ask universal co-oper ation for the meeting next month. "C. S. BARRETT." * BOWMAN NEWS LETTER. The Commencement Exercises of the Graded School Begun. Bowman, May 3.?Special: The commencement exercises of the Bow man graded school began here last night with a sermon by Rev. J. C. Dietz, the Lutheran pastor of Or angeburg. The Rev. Mr. Dietz made a fine impression on his audience and his sermon was "chocked full' of good, wholesome food for thought applicable to the old, the middle aged, the young?all getting a full share. It is hoped that good fruit will be the ultimate result of the preacher's sermon here last night, to the school as a whole as well as to all who heard this eminent divine. The exercises will be continued each evening, including Wednesday, the 5th, and will consist of recita tions, drills dialogues, etc. A promi nent speaker is also booked for each night's service. It is expected that the auditorium will be packed to its utmost capacity each night. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stroman were visitors at Mrs. Sallie Smith's yesterday. Mr. Stroman is a brother of Mrs. Smith and a pardner of the firm of A. Z. Smith & Co., of Bow man. Mrs. Martha Ann Weathers of the Ebeneezer section and Miss Mamie Hutto of St. George is visiting the family of Mrs. Jackson in town, and will take in the commencement ex ercises. Messrs. Sidney Berry and Halcomb Way, of Badhams' were visiting here yesterday. Mr. Clarence Berry of Whetsels was a visitor here yesterday. Prof. Harris, a teacher in the Mid dlepen section, spent yesterday in town, a guest at "Agsaloma hotel." Mr. Philip McCants, accompanied by his sister, Miss Mary, spent yes terday here with friends. Philip comes to Bowman every now and then, but as he has so many friends here, no one can hardly have a suspicion, though, that there is any thing in the wind, as his visits are not frequent enough to cause serious suspicion. Misses Marrie and Bertie Riley, of Dibble, spent yesterday at Bowman, the guests of Mr. J. J. Hutto's fami ly. Mr. Barney Wilson, of R. F. D. No. 1, was quite sick the past week, but is now some better. "DUNDEE." A HEAVY DOCKET. Many Cases at This Term of Court of General Sessions. The May term of court convened here yesterday morning with Judge Watts presiding. The docket is a heavy one, and there are several murder and rape cases, and other cases of lesser interest. Full half a day was taken up in swearing in the witnesses and giving the indict ments to the grand jury. The first case tried was that of Mr. George Amakor, a young white man of North, who was charged with the larceny of a bicycle valued at $25 from Shellie Robinson, since dead. There was not much evi dence, and after argument by the Solicitor for the prosecution, and Mr. T. M. Raysor for the defense, the case was given to the jury, who found a vertict of guilty. Henry Haynes, colored, was con victed of attempting rape on a white woman and was given 25 years at hard labor in the penitentiary. The next case was that of John Walker, colored, charged with as sault with attempt to rape. He was found guilty and sentenc. d to 20 years hard labor in the State peni tentiary. The case of Mrs. Frank A. Shuler, charged with killing her husband, is set for tomorrow morning. Hud a Charming Time. The Blackville Courier says: "On last Tuesday evening Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Jones entertained a few of their friends at their home on Rail road avenue, complimentary to Miss Meta Sawyer, of Sawyerdale, and the lady teachers of the Springfield high school. Near the close of the evening delicious refreshments were served, after which Miss Isabelle Free, the accomplished music teach er, of Springfield high school, ren dered several beautiful selections on the piano, thus closing a most de lightful evening." Dr. and Mrs. Jones know how to do the hand some thing on an occasion of this kind. Will Have Good Road. Tho Blackville Courier says: "The Barnwell county chain gang is now opening the new public road from Blacks Store to the Edislo. The Orangeburg side will open the road from the river to Springfield, shortening the distance some five miles. The distance by the new route from Blacks Store will be only about 2 2-:>. to n mil s. This road will open a new field of trade for Springfield and save the farmers up on the river much valuable time in putting a market practically at their doers." Springfield is a live town and we are glad to know this road will be opened soon. Killing Near Sal ley. The Estell Sentinel says "on last Saturday 111111 while looking for labor rs to work in a saw mill Mr. Monroe Gantt go: into a difficulty with a negro, named .(im Willis. The trouble occurred at a negro frol ic upar Salloy. It is said that the negro was advancing on Mr. Gantt and when told to stop threw his hand behind his back as though to draw a pistol when Mr. Gantt shot him twice. The negro lived until Sunday evening when he died. An inquest was held but we have not been able to obtain the particulars, further than as stated above." PASTEUR INSTITUTE Means Much to All the People of South Carolina. The news in The State a few days ago that the State board of health had decided to establish in this city a laboratory and an institution for the Pasteur treatment of rabies means much to the entire State, not only from a medical standpoint, says The Columbia State, but on account of the assistance rendered in stamp ing out contagious and infectious diseases and the instruction it will give the layman who is awakening to the importance of hygene. The laboratory will be established by the board of health as soon as the special committee consisting of Drs. W. W. Weston and F. C. Wil liams, the later the Stale health of , ficer, has arranged the details and are ready to report at a called meet ing. It is planned to have the phy sician in charge make microscopic examinations of all diseases conta ; gious or infectious and advise as to their prevention and spread. This will be done without charge to any citizen of the State and in fact the institution will in every way pos sible aid the physicians in all ex aminations where the patient is un able to pay. The Pasteur treatment will be the same as that given in Paris or Bal timore and should a citizen believe that an animal is suffering from rabies, after having bitten a per son, the director will examine the head of the animal and diagnose the case without cost. For the pres ent, however, it will be impossible for the laboratory to furnish accom modations to patients coming to Co lumbia. This must be arranged for by those being treated. The work of the board is a very important /one and mleans a step forward, in the opinion of the phy sicians. It will save many thousands of dollars to the people of the State and will push the educational work now going on for the prevention of the spread of contagious diseases. The committee will shortly adver tise for a doctor for the institution, and when the plans are completed the laboratory will be opened at once. SOUTHERN RAILWAY AGENTS Meet at Branchville and Have an Enjoyable Time. , At Branchville Sunday the agents of the Charleston Division of the Southern Railway had a general get together meeting, having as thei> guest Superintendetit |of' Transfer W. H. Gatchell, of Washington, and Superintendent H. L. Hungford, of the Charleston Division. The object of the meeting was to promote fellowship in this branch of the railroad system and to exchange ideas, advance ways and means that are conducive to the best interests of both the agents and the Southern railway. There was a large repre sentation from Charleston, Columbia, Augusta, and all intermediate sta tions along the lines between these points. As an evidence the interest and benefits derived from having its agents get together and exchange ideas, etc., the Southern railway had a bountiful repast prepared and spread for their humble servants, and to say that this feature was enjoyed by all, is too mild for expressiveness. Agent W. S. Cooper, the congenial repersentative of Southern Railway at Orangehurg. attended, and reports one of the most successful and pleasant meetings ever held by the agents of this division of the rail road. Mr. W. L. Whitaker also at tended the meeting. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County, ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said linn will pay the sum of one hundred dol lars for each and every case of Ca tarrh that cannot by cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscrib ed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1SSC. (Seal) A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hail's Family Tills for con stipation. Fined for Killing Horse. Mr. W. U. Sanders was tried be fore Magistrate Sheppard at North Saturday on the charge of driving a horse to death. It seems that Mr. Sanders rented a horse and buggy from Mr. O. K. Livingston and while driving, tha horse fell dead. After hearing the evidence, the magistrate found the defendant guilty and fined him ??"". Mr. ('. P. Brunson, who represented Mr. Sanders, at once ap pealed the case to the court of Gcn I oral Sessions. The Itnsvliall Games. There will probably lie a game of Nail between the 0. C. 1. ami the j eierks this week. It is expected thai there will be a good attendance, as the quality of ball put up by (these tennis last week was of the : best vari ty. Definite announce I ment nf the game will be arranged ? and given out later. Rand Concert Postponed. { The concert which was to have ! i>een given on the Court House j Square Thursday evening by the Orangehurg Military Band has been postponed one week on account of the D. A. R. entertainment at the Academy of Music. IN GOOD CONDITION. The Crops Around Bowman Making Good Progress. * Bowman, May 3.?Special: Gen eral farm work has made good pro gress since my last communication, despite the frequent showery weath er that is being dished out in this section by the weather man. A large proportion of the corn crop has received its first working and upon the whole is looking better than could be reasonably expected, under the unfavorable weather conditions existing of late. C'jtton is about all planted, with some up, choped out and sided. The cool nights and excessive mois ture is making it "hug the ground" quite close, -seemingly not disposed to take on much "shank." In fact, much of it will die out unless an abundant supply of dry, hot sun shine weather prevails now soon. A dry, warm sunshiny May is al ways the delight of the farmer. Such we.UV1' is "specialy adapted to cotton culture, with no detriment to other growing crops, either, ex cepting oats, which needs occasional showers to mature the grain. By the way, the oat crop of this section, as seen by your correspondent al most daily, deserves special mention as to the unusual fine prospects now in sight for a large yield. The only draw back is the acreage is much less than it should be. The seasons of late, while detremental to other crops, was the very thing for oats, and had farmers planted more heavi ly of this cereal much of the money spent for corn <3(ouJcl have bden saved. 'DUNDEE." PELLAGRA HAS THEM PUZZLED. Three Surgeons Are Coming to Study the Disease. The Columbia Record says another indication of the growing interest in the pellagra problem on the part of the medical profession throughout the country is the fact that Dr. W. S. Thayer, associate professor of medicine in Johns Hopkins univer sity, Baltimore, has decided to study the disease, which has now been rec ognized in nearly every Southern State, and will come here next week for that purpose. Surgeon General Wyman, of the United States public health and ma rine hospital service, has detailed Surgeon C. H. Lavinder to make Columbia his headquarters for the study of the disease throughout South Carolina. It is probable that he will spend a month o: more in vestigating the disease, trying espec ially to find out its cause. Dr. Ch. Wardell Stiles, the recog nized expert on the hook worm dis ease, has also been detailed by Dr. Wyman to investigate conditions among certain classes of South Caro lina population. It is understood an effort is being made to secure an ample appropriation from this con gress to warrant a thorough study of the hook worm disease. * Cultivate Habits, Not Maxims. In the conduct of life habits are of greater importance than maxims, be cause habit Is a living maxim that has become flesh and Instinct. To remodel one's maxims means nothing. This I* only to alter the title of the book. But to.acquire new habits Is everything, for it Is to grasp the meaning of life, which Is only a tissue of hnbits. Henri Frederic Amlel. Congratulation Either Way. An author bad been congratulated on the success of his last book. "Thank you," said the author, "and I am glad your congratulations don', work both ways." "Work both ways'/" "Yes. Like those that were once of fered to a man named Browulow. "A friend said to Browulow: "'Let me congratulate you. I set by the paper that your wife has pre sentcd you with twins.' "Browulow smiled. "'No,' he said, 'that Is a mistake. The father's name is John C. Brown low. I am John K. Browulow.' "'Ah,' cried the other man heartily, 'then I do Indeed congratulate you!' " He Caught It. The ferry dock was crowded with weary home goers when through the crowd rushed a man, hot. excited, lad en to the chin with bundles of every shape and size. He sprinted down the pier, his eyes fixed on a ferryboat only two or three feet out from the pier. He paused but an Instant on the siring piece, and then, cheered on by the amused crowd, he made a Hying leap across the intervening stretch of water and landed safely on the deck. A fal man happened to be standing on the exact spot on which ho struck, and they both wen! down with n resound ing crash. When the arriving man had somewhat recovered his breath be apol ogized to the fat man. "I hope I didn't hurt you." he said. "I am sorry. But, anyway, I caught the boat!" "But. you idiot." said the fat man. "the boat was coming In!" His Hands Full. Two Irishmen celebrated St. Pat rick's day and started Imme together, but became separated. Finally they discovered themselves liugg ng lamp posts on opposite shies of the street. "How are yez. Pat?" called Mike. "Fair." says Pat. "How are ypz?" "I dnnno." say-- Mike. "Come over and sec." "I can't come." says Pat. "Why can't yez?*' says Mike. "I've gol me ha mis full shtayin' where I am," says Pat. Musical Entertainment. On next Th?rs lay evening the ladies of the Moultrie Chapter. I). A. R., wiil present an entertainment at the Academy of .Music, consisting of several musical numbers and readings. Everybody should go out to this entertainment, and to all who attend a very pleasant evening is in store. Statement of the Condition of THE PEOPLE'S BANK, located at Orangsburg. S. C, at the close of business April 2Sth, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts . .$175.499.75 Demand loans. 9,670.00 Overdrafts. 7,927.10 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank. 5.S14.25 Furniture and fixtures . 2,000.00 Due from banks and trust companies . . . . 28,197.86 Currency. 1,344.00 Gold. 185.00 Silver and other coin . . 1,550.25 Checks and cash items.. 641.29 Total.$232,829.50 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in . . $ 30.000.no Surplus fund. 20,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 2,032.08 Due to banks and trust companies. 363.26 Individual deposits sub ject to check . 75,601.02 Savings deposits . . . . 88,050.45 Time certificates of de posit . 1,600.00 Cashier's checks. 162.69 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed. 15,000.00 Total.$232.829.50 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. Before me came J. W. Culler, cashier of the above named bank, who. being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by books of said bank. ,T. W. CULLER. Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of May, 1909 M. E. ZEIGLER. Correct?Attest Notary Public. D. O. Herbert, B. F. Muckenfuss, A. M. Salley, Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE RANK OF SPRINGFIELD, located at Springfield, S. C, at the close of business April 2Sth, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts ..I Overdrafts. Banking house. Furniture and fixtures . Due from banks and trust companies . . . Currency. Gold. Silver and other coin.. Checks and cash items . Total.$106,556.49 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in..$ 30,000.00 Surplus fund. 10,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. G.1S2.34 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 1 9.S47.12 Savings deposits. 18.4S7.63 Time certificates of de posit . 2,923.19 Cashier's checks. 114.21 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed. 1 9.000.00 Total.$106,556.49 State of South Carolina, County of Orangehurg. Before me came J. B. Smith, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank. J. B. SMITH, Cashier, Sworn to and subscribed befora me, this 1st day of May, 1 909. E. J. BO LAND, Correct?Attest Notary Public. John Mc. B. Bean, H. A. Odom, L. M. Minis. Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE RANK OF ORANGEBURG, located at Orangeburg, S. C, at the close of business April 2Sth, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts ..$486,324.35 Overdrafts. 6,896.4 7 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank .. ., .. 10,000.00 Furniture and fixtures. 2.000.00 Other real estate .. .. 7,307.40 Due from banks and trust companies .. .. 60.5S0.11 Currency. 11,319.00 Cold. 45.00 j Silver and other coin . . 2,4SI.04 ! Checks and cash items . 3,638.84 Total.$590.592.21 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in ..$1 00.000.00 Surplus fund. 60,000.00 Undivided profits. less current expenses and taxes paid. 1 2,331.64 Due to banks and trust companies. 7,:iM .67 Dividends unpaid . . . . 32.00 Individual deposits sub ject to chi ck. 1 47,066.92 Savings deposits. 263,660.S2 Certified checks. I S.Ofl Cashier's checks. 101.16 Total.$590,592.2 I State of South Carolina, County of Orangehurg. Before me came R. F. Bryant, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says thai I thy above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. R. F. BRYANT. Cashier. Sworn I(* and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of .May, ]909. A. \V. SUMMERS. Correct?Attest Notary Public. \V. X. Scovill, T. M. Raysor, J. fl. Wanna maker. Directors. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank each and all of our friends for their interest and h Ip during our recent loss by fire. Very sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Bruner. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. PICKED UP ALL ABOUT BY OUR BE PORTERS. What Is Happening in the Country as WeU as in (ho Cities and Towns. Mr. James L. Sims is in Charleston for a few days this week on busi ness. There are about 61 cases to be tried at this term of court. A pret ty heavy docket. Meet me at Mrs. Berry's on May 7th at S:30 o'clock. Hear the Quentette sinj. Do your shopping early in the day so the merchants will have no trouble In closing their places of business promptly at six o'clock. Every one needs visiting cards. Why not have them engraved? The cost is not much. See Sims' Book Store and let them quote you prices. Messrs. W*. S. Cooper and W. L. Whitaker attended the gathering of the Southern Railway agents of the Charleston division Sunday at Branchville. On Saturday Deputy Sheriff Salley served a warrant on W. A. Hutchin son of Charleston, charging him with embezzlement. A bond was fixed for his appearance at court yester day, but he did not appear. Yesterday being the first Monday, it was legal sales day. The Judge of Probate had only one piece of prop erty for sale, however. This was a lot in the city of Orangeburg and was sold to J. E. Harris for $1,600. The stores of the city commenced the early closing yesterday after noon at six o'clock, and will continue to close at that time until August fifteenth. Shoppers will please bear this in mind and do their shopping before the closing hour. WINTHROP GETS GIFT. Andrew Carnegie Promises South Carolina College $13,000. Dr. Johnson of Winthrop received a letter Saturday morning from Andrew Carnegie's secretary stating: that Mr. Carnegie would donate $15, 000 to the building of Winthrop's model school. It will be remembered that this State appropriated $20,000 for this purpose with the understanding that President Johnson should raise $25, 000 more. Mr. Johnson has raised $65,000 more instead. It is his in tention to get $100,0"0 for this school, which he proposes to make a modei school, second to none any where. It will be remembered that .Mr. Carnegie gave $3 0,000 for the li brary several years ago and this last gift brings his donation to Winthrop to the generous sum of $45,000. U. S. SHIPS WELL OX THFIR WAY. North Carolina and Moutana are Ncaring Gibraltar. A dispatch from Washington gives the information that the armored cruisers North Carolina and Mon tana, which left Guantanamo, Cuba, on April 23, under orders to hurry to Alexaudr.. tta, Turkish Asia, to protect Americans rhere during the present disorders, were 1,150 miles west of Gibraltar at S o'clock Sun day night, according to a cablegram received there.. The vessels are traveling at from 15 1-2 to 16 knots an hour, and should reach Gibraltar on Tuesday or Wednesday next. They will receive orders to continue to Eastern Medi terranean waters. If We Knew. If we knew the cares and crosses Crowded 'round our neighbor's way. If we knew the little losses Sorely grievous, day by day, Would we then so often chide him For the lack of thrift and gain? Leaving on his heart a shadow. Leaving on our hearts a stain? If we knew that clouds above us Held bnr pentle blessings thero. Would we tun. away all tremling. In our bll id air", weal, <b cpair? Would be shrink from little shadows. Lying on the dewy -r:;;ss. While 'Iis only birds jf F.dcn, Just in mercy flying past? Tf we knew the silent story Quivering through the heart of pain, Wo uld our womanhood dare doom them Back to haunts of vice and shame? Life has many a tangled crossing, Joy has many a break of woe. And the cheeks tear-washed are wit est. This the blessed angels know. Let us reach within our bosoms ' For tit ? key to other lives. And with love to erring nature. Cherish good that still survives: So that when our disorbed spirits Soar to realms of lisht atrain. We may say. dear Father, judge us~ As we judge our fellow men. Happily Married. Tb" Dorchester Kacle says: "Mr. Wilson Kizer. who resides near town, was m..tried at noon on Wednesday t , Miss Bmily Fe ll of Orang burg count v. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. Mr. Hollen at the homo of the brides father. Mr. J. M. Bell, near Jamison. Th y will make their home near here. The bride is well known here, having taught the Indian F.elds school a year ago and the Kizer school the past term." The young couple carry with them to their new home the best wishes ot a host of friends.