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VERY FOOLISH GIRL SHE TRAVELLED AROUND WITH A MARRIED MAN. N. E. W. Si Strunk Arrested in Green Tille at Instance of Father of Miss Louiso W. Norris. Charged in a warrant sworn out by the father of Miss Louise W. No ris of Greenwood, who had eloped with him, with being a fugitive from justice, N. E. W. Sistrunk. a merry go-round operator, about 24 years of age, whose home is in Spartanburg, where his wife and her mother live, was taken into custody by the offi cers at Greenville on last Saturday and held until late in the afternoon, when his mother-in-law, Mrs. Emma C. Cash of Spartanburg, said to be m worth probably more that $50,000 gave bond in 'he sum of $500 for his appearance before the court in Oconeo county within the nc<t tbrer months. A dispatch from Greenville to The State says the father of the girl (she is about 22 years old) came here in company with his friend, Mr. J. K. Durst, president of the bank in Greenwood, and took the young wo man home. She confesses to having left McCormick, where she had been visiting, with Sistrunk and to have followed him to Auguste, Atlanta and back to Seneca, where he was arrested and where she paid his fine of $40. She drew out of the bank ?300, all the money she had. and left with the man whose wife was in Spartanburg. When the train from Seneca ar rived Saturday the conductor inform ed McLeskey of some trouble the man had been in in Seneca and that he was then in company with the girl. Sistrunk was at once arrested and the girl went to the Mansion house, where she registered as Miss Louise W. Norris. Greenwood. After his arrest Sistrunk sent a wire to his wife and she and her mother came t o the city at once. In the meantime the father had gone before Magistrat Stradley and sworn ?out a warrant, charging the man with being a fugitive from justice. Sis trunk went before the justice of the peace with the wife and her mother and Mrs. Cash gave a certified bond for $500. The man accompanied his wife to Spartanburg in the evening. At first it was thought that the charge of abduction would be lodged agaist Sistrunk, but it seems that such a charge could not be substan tiated, the woman being old enough to know her mind, so it was said by the attorneys for the man. Just what charge will be preferred against him is a matter of conjecture. Mr. Norris is one of the best known citizens of Greenwood. For a num ber of years he has been the agent of the Seaboard railroad there and for a loug time his daughter worked in the office with him. Recently she went to McCormick to visit friends and while there met .Sistrunk, who was operating a merry-go-round and who boarded at the same house with her. He is alleged to have persuaded her to leave with him. They went to Augusta and from there to Atlanta. They are alleged to have registered as man and wife at hotels they visit ed. ? THE FARMERS UNION. Will Meet in State Convention on # Wednf sday Week. The Columbia State says the State headquarters of the Farmers' Union of South Carolina is busy preparing for the next State Convention, which meets in that city on the 28th in stant. State Secretary Reed informs The State that all the counties in South Carolina with the exception of a few will be represented at this next annual meeting of the State Union. Should the delegates who have been elected attend, there will be at least 175 present. Those who come as del egates from their respective counties are among the representative and most intelligent farmers of the State. The Convention will have before it for consideration many matters of great interest, not alone to the farm ers but to all others whose prosperity is bound up with that of the farm ing class. It Is planned that the ses sions of the convention shall hold for about three days. The railroads will give reduced rates, and as the con vention comes off at a time when farming operations are not so press ing, the State officers have reason to expect full delegations from the 30 or more counties entitled to repre sentation. Said Mr. Reed: "The farmers of South' Carolina were never so well organized as at present. The State Farmers' Union is gaining strength and efficiency every day. The farm ers, more alive to their interests and needs than ever before, have been stimulated through the agency of the Farmers' union to better methods of farming and to better ways of con serving their interests. It is this practical work of the union that is attracting the attention of the farm ing class all over the State, the effect of which has been and Is a great in crease of membership. Nearly every county in the State has a strong county union made up of local unions of which there are about 500 in the State. Springfield vs. Neeses. Springfield played Neeses on her own diamond Friday with the result of Springfield 11 and Neeses 7. The main features of the game was the playing of Dubose in the center gar den for Neeses. Batteries: Neeses, Reed and Bonnett; Springfield, Smith and Felder. Umpire Henry L. Gard ner. Time, 2 hours and ten minutes. THE MAYOR'S COURT. Four Cases on Trial Saturday for Vagrancy. On Saturday morning Charles GrifBn and John Grimes, stood before the Mayor to answer to the charge of having too much spare time on their hands. After due and careful consid eration it was thought best for the interests of all concerned that these gentlemen should be given an incen tive to work. The incentive proved to be $10 or twenty days or the al ternative of leaving town. Their doctors thought also that a change of climate would be beneficial so Johnnie and Charlie have departed from the "City on the Edisto." Legrand Scott and Jim Haynes, a portion of our African-American pop ulation, were also charged with vag rancy. They were both quite certain that they were hard workers and had no time to spare on the public works I of the city. The case against them was dismissed. Charlie Martin next figured. He was exiled from this city on April 5 last and warned not to come back for a year and a day. However as the longing for his native home and the scene of his childhood grew strong upon him, so did the effect of the warning grow weaker and weaker until Charlie was found again in the city he loved so well. He was taken up and his original sentence was again passed upon him. Not having the necessary $10, he goes on the gang for a period of twenty-five days. On Monday morning J. T. Lemons was called, charged with having im bibed from the cup of happiness a lit tle too much than was good for the serenity of his mind, but he was not present. His bail of $2.50 was taken into tow. Jim Marshall, generally and famil iarly known as "Buckeye" was charg ed with cursing and being disorderly. It seems that Jimmie works in a restaurant near the Southern depot, and it is customary for all customers to go in the back door on Sunday, but a particular colored gent while passing the house of goods things to eat, found out that he had the hun gry feeling and seeing the front door cracked made a break for the lunch counter. This angered James, who? not being able to give vent to his feelings physically, did so literally, that is to say, cusses a little. The Mayor thought $2 or five days about, suited the case, and when he left Jim was saying his pa was in search of the money. BIG DAY AT BULL SWAMP. Home Coming and Childrens Day to Be Observed by the Baptists. On next Saturday morning and af ternoon the members of the Baptist Church at Bull Swamp will hold a Home Coming and Children's Day at that place. The public is cordially invited to be present and bring well filled baskets. In the morning there will be exercises by the children, which will be very instructive, as well as entertainng. Later on the following addresses will be delivered: Civic Righteousness?Mr. Fred Wannamaker. The Ministry Fifty Years Ago? Rev. E. H. Graves. The Laymen's Movement?Senator Robert Lide. The Ministry of the Present Day? Rev. G. B. Reed, Jr. Some other speakers, yet to be ar ranged for, will also be present and do their part to make the day a very enjoyable one. During the week following, begin nig with Monday, the 26th, a series of meetings will be In progress. These meetings will be very beneficial and all the neighborhood is invited to come out. Wants Damages. A damage suit for $25,000 has recently been filed In the office of the clerk of court of Lexington County against the Santee River Cypress Lumber company. The action is brought by Anthony Patterson, a ne gro who was an employe of the com pany at the time he Is alleged to have been injured. The Santee Cy press Lumber company is a large cor poration, operating a number of saw mills in different sections of the State, among them a mill in the lower part of Lexington county. Pat terson says he was injured in an accident while working for the com pany at Swansea loading cars, which was caused by the carelessness of the company and its foreman. Patterson lost a hand. Doing Oreat Good. The revival meeting at St. Paul Methodist Church, which is being conducted by Rev. Z. V. Liles of Texas, has already accomplished a great deal of good and will accom plish much more. Mr. Liles is an eloquent speaker, has preached many strong sermons, which has helped those who heard them. The meeting Sunday afternoon, when Mr. Liles preached a sermon specially for men, was an evidence of the effect the peeting has had on many of the men. young and old, of V-v city. Bird, Game and Fish Laws. We are indebted to President B. F. Taylor, of the Audubon Society, for a copy of the phamplet containing the bird, game and non-migratory J fish laws of South Carolina. Anyone desiring a copy of this valuable j pamphlet can get the same by drop- j ping a card to Mr. Taylor or the i Audubon Society. No. 707 Skyscrap-1 er. Columbia, S. C. Write and get a copy and read up ou these irapor tant matters. Boll Weevils Killed. At Dallas, Texas, Prof. W. D. Hun ter, the government boll weevil ex pert made public Friday a statement saying the present status of the wee vil is not so bad as at the same time last year. Dry weather is destroy ing fifty per cent of the weevils. ? CHEAP MONEY FOR THE FARMERS TO DO THEIR BUSINESS WITH. Mr. Hyatt Tells How It May Bo Had, and Outlines a Plan for Handling the Cotton Crop. ' Mr. F. H. Hyatt, of Columbia, who is deeply interested in all that per tains to the development of the ag ricultural interests of South Caro lina and Che South, has worked out a method of marketing the cotton crop and of borrowing money advanta geously on farming lands which ap pears to offer tangible results. Here is Mr. Hyatt's plan as he unfolde 1 it to ? reporter of The News r>nd Cour ier on last Wednesday in Charles ton. Mr. Hyatt said: I I have been associated with the i farmers' movement in the South for a great manv years and I have taken a great deal of interest in their well fare, because, as we all know, the success of our country depends al most entirely upon the success of the farmer. The Southern Cotton as sociation, with which I was closely identified for a great many years, agitated, planned and tried to bring about a feasible plan, and one which would be practicable to assist the farmer in marketing his cotton at a paying price. But every plan that was suggested seemed to have some defect. While the Southern Cotton association did a great work in edu cating the farmer along certain lines, yet it did not have the tangible or ganization as to membership that the Farmers' union has. I was talking a few days ago with some of the officials of the Farmers' Union, and I found, notwithstanding, as I am informed, that they have a million and a half paid members on their roll, and some 3,000 in South Caro lina, that they, too, are still at a loss to know how to proceed with their organization to bring about 'imme diate results. Of course they un derstand that in order to market the crop during 12 months of the yetr, instead of 3, it will be absolutely necessary to build warehouses, and through their warehouse receipts bor row money on their cotton and hold for better prices. When we get up to this point and realize that it takes about $800, 000,000 to pay for one coton crop, we pause and stagger. Bui it does seem to me that if the Farmers' Union could establish in each State a guarantee company upon a business principle, as other banks and trust companies are run, selecting a good man for president, and getting a good board of directors, that with a small capital of a few hundred thousand dollars, they would be able to manipulate through this organi zation millions of dollars' worth of cotton. In order to do this, it seems to me that each cotton State will have to have its own guarantee company, and run it on banking principles, so that each and every State will be in a position to take care of the cot ton in that State. So far as I can see, this would not interfere with the union's general organization. As I see it, the United States govern ment has become more or less alarm ed about the condition of the farmers in America, as so many of the young men have left ifle farm, and in this day and time it is absolutely neces sary that we have'better and more" scientific farming from now oh than we have had in the past. No section of country can build up and devolop without money. In the West and Northwest the farmers have grown Independent farming be-' causo they had something to farm with. For years and years past the coffers of the banks in the East have been at their- disposal. But I am realiably informed that the farmers in the West have become so indepen dent that most of them have paid off their mortgages and that now this money has to seek investment some where else. A few weeks ago I met two prom- j inent men from the East who were down here looking into the conditions in this State, and they expressed their desire to lend money at a very reasonable rate on farm hands. One of them stated to me that he had been lending money in the West on farm lands for 30 years and had nev er lost a cent by so doing and that he and his company preferred farm loans. Just at this point it seems to me j that if the farmers had a well-es- J tabllshed guarantee company, with first-class business men as officers, j that at this time or in the near fu ture through this company they would be able to get a great deal of cheap money tor the farmers. ! One of the capitalists of whom I have just spoken said that one of the ob jects he had to lending money in this Slate was that we only had one mon ey crop and that was cotton. I told him that the cotton crop differed from all other crops in that a two thirds crop brought more than a full crop, and this seemed to impress him very much. I also staled to him that the farmers in South Carolina wore! diversifying more and more every i year. If the Farmers' Union will allow m<- to make a suggestion. I would say that the sooner they get their, organization down in a tangible, bus- , iness-like way. the better. If we had . at our disposal all the power produc ed by the Niagara Falls, and by every j water power in South Carolina, it wouldn't be worth anything to us unless we had a connection so that we could make use of It. In my judgment, if the Farmers' Union will make use of its power in this way they will make that connection, and whenever the time comes that we have plenty of money to develop wi'.h, there la no country on earth-that will COTTON'REPORT Eleven and three-quarter was the price offered ' in Orangeburg for cotton yesterday. New York Futures. Open Close. January.11.91 11.76-78 July.12. 11.78-79 August. 11.93 1 1.74-76 October. 11.94 11.75-76 December.11.95 11.77-79 FOR PROHIBITION. Springneid Stirred Up on the Liquor Question. Springfield, July 17?The liquor fight is on at this place, and promises to grow in fierceness and fury until after August 17, next. The liquor forces feel that they are pretty well entrenched, and boldly claim this poll while the prohibtionists equally feel sure that as far as Springfield is con cerned, Orangeburg County will go dry, and even more than that, stay dry after it goes so. That fearless champion of prohibi tion, Miles O'Riley, opened the bat tle here this week in the auditorium of the school building, and was lib erally applauded by three hundred hearers. Last nigtit in the same building the Womans Christian Temperance Union exhibited the best trained class of little people in the cause so dear to their hearts, that has ever been seen here. The program was under the direct supervision of Rev. M. M. Benson, who with tq.e ladies of the society, en tertained a large audience. The fol lowing is the program carried out: Welcome song, by the children. Recitation, by Rebecca Rigby. Solo. Will It Pay. by Miss Bulah Jumper. Play, Temperance Town, by the children. Chorus, Prohibition, by the chil dren. Duet, by Dwight Phillips and Vir ginia Odom. Recitation. College Oil Can, by Miss Bessie Sawyer. Solo, No Sir, by Miss Elmina Car penter. Recitation, Evils of the Dispensary, by Miss Ethel Jones. Good Night song, by the children. Fully two hundred enjoyed this deligh'.ful play, and are high in their praises of the management. KEPT VERY BUSY. State Bacteriologist Coward Hard at Work. The Columbia State says the State bacteriologist, Dr F. A. Coward, is kept very busy in his labratory in campus. Although the labratory has been in operation only a week, twenty ex aminations for different forms of bac teria have been made. Many of these examinations were of specimens sent on by physicians living out of Co lumbia, which shows that the medical men are at once awakening to the great benefit which the bacteriolog ical labratory will confer on them in helping to correct diagnoses. The brains of two dogs have been inspected for rabies and in both cases the germ was found to be present. One patient, a negro boy from Gaf ney, is now undergoing the Pasteur treatment free of charge and is prac tically out of danger. The brain of a suspected mad dog, of Plnewood, Clarendon county, was ?sent in Friday by Dr. F. N. Harvln found to be infected with rabies. The dog bit one person before being kill ed, but as *he bite was not severe and the teeth of the animal pierced the clothing fh-st, it is hoped that no rabies will be developed. ? Dr. Coward says that the results of his examinations were mailed, or telegraphed when he was so request ed, at the earliest possible moment. The records of all work done in the laboratory will be filed and put on record for public inspection. These records will, in after years, prove of great assistance in compiling vital statistics in which South Carolina Is now sadly deficient. Additional Delegates Appointed. Three additional delegates wer" named Saturday to attend the Nation al Irrigation Congress at Spokane, Wash.. August 9-14. They ;uv 7. B. Kernaghan, Patesburg; Samuel Dibble, Jr., Orangeburg: and T. M. Raysor, Orangeburg. ICvery.il'.ing is in readiness for the Tin across the continent and much enthusiasm has been shown by the delegates named from this state. South Carolina will be well advertised by the quota frun this State. excel this. Tbc individual farmers cannot go to the North and get cheap money handled through a guarantee com pany, such us 1 have spoken of. these warehouse receipts would make thor oughly acceptable negotiable paper at the North This guarante com pany would aiso prove a bureau of information to those who wanted to lend money ;ts well as to those who wanted tu borrow money. Althngh not run as a money mak ing concern, bul purely for the ben efit of the farmers, the income of such a company would easily be suf ficient to guarantee the employment of the higher class of business men to run the company's affairs. 1 be lieve that as soon as the farmers rea lize that those who take stock in such a company will be the first ones served that there will be no trouble whatever in selling all the stock necessary to organize the company. It will be for the benefit of those who put their money in it first. ? MANY BLIND TIGERS SAYS MAGISTRATE D. H. TOWLES, IN COLLETON COUNTY. He Asks Governor Ansel for One Hundred Constables to Suppress tho Animals. The following letter was sent to Governor Ansel on Wednesday by Magistrate D. H. Towles, at Meg getts in Colleton county. Magis trate Towles points out the blind tigerism which, he says, exists to a great extent in the lower part of Col leton, and asks for help from the Governor in suppressing the same. There have been two constables in that section of the State for the past few years. Both of them were shot to death last week by a blind tiger. The letter trom Mr. Towles is as follows: Meggetts. S. C, July 12, 1909.? To his Excelleny, Governor M. F. Ansel, Columbia, S. C.?Dear Sir: I wish to invite your attention to a section of Colleton county as the election for dispensary or no dispen sary is near at hand. I wish to say that our county is being invaded by what is known as so-called prohi bitionists (blind tigers), for I am well informed by the railroad em ployees on the A. C. Ii. Railroad that whiskeys and beers are now being delivered all along their lines, not by the gallon, but by the barrel and carloads. 1 would further say that the so called prohibitionist is looking to the 17th of August as our school children are looking for Christmas. I sup pose you have seen by the papers of last week what has happened by what is generally known as blind tiger, or so-called prohibitionist. Now, Governor. I wish to say that I am not in favor of whiskey being sold in any way, as I am sure that it is not needed by any man or woman's needs, for I wish to state that all men v ho know me knew that I have drank my share of the evil when I drank it, and now for three years or over I have not drank a drop. My health is better than it has been for years. Therefore, I say whiskey is not needed in any ones neds for existance. I will say that if we are to have prohibition, why not suppress the evil, even if it takes every dollar of the taxes collected for al lpurpos es suppress it. Now, Governor, I am for suppressing this evil, as you see that we have had in the last few days two old citizens killed from the cause of blind tigerism. and I ask of you, Governor, if possible to appoint one hundred constables, as I am certain it will take that many to keep the blind tigers down on the line of our rivers and railroads in Colleton county, for 1 feel that ninety men out of every one hundred in our territory should be made constables to watch the other ten, and then we may have the blind tiger suppressed, and without that we won't, for it will lake from one to two men at every railroad station in Colleton county, and the same at every steamboat landing on our river, and some to watch the landings that sail boats can land at. and then keep our public roads full of constables, and with that kind of fight and war against blind tigerism, we may get prohibion to some extent, for I tell you if you don't have this many constables ap pointed, whiskey will take the lead, and law and order will be a thing of the past. Thanking you in advance and hop ing you may make inquiry from our Representatives, and you will find I am right. Your obedient servant, D. H. TOWLES, Magistrate. WILL WORK OX CREDIT. No Provision Made for Bvpen.se of tho Election. News comes from Columbia to the effect that the Legislature made no approhibition for the August whiskey key election. This means that the, managers of the election and others who may be owed money on account j of the approaching election in the 21 dispensary counties, will have to watt until the next session of the general assembly before they can be paid. The act under which the election is to be held provides briefly in section 15, as follows: "Provided that the expenses of the elation shall be borne by the state." Such elections! as the one to be held in August hav | to be provided for at the following session of the legislature, after they are held. It is hard to tell exactly what the cost of the election will bo. In the approaching election, also the stale will have to pay all expenses which includes the cost of room rent | In other elections the counties sta:>.! , the expense for rooms, etc., every-1 thing except the cost of managers and advertising. But. in the August j election the state stands all th- ex penses. Ths election ?will probably ?cost thp state in the neighborhowl of $ 1 0,000. Pointed Paragraphs. A bank is not a very interesting j place to the man who has not much principal. The aeranaut acqncwledges his wife often gets the best of him when it comes to Hying mad. The only way some busy men ever take a day off seems to be by tear ing it off t he cab ndar. Slang is supposed to be a part of our language, but in realty it is for eign? to good taste, at least. It is not enough to have a riding habit fit tho rider. It ought also to set well on the horse. The pllars of society? ? As has been proved in court? May hold up some traditions, though In many cases, as you know, Themselves they don't support. DEATH OP J. F. SEtfMOXS. Imminent Citizen of Rowesville Passes Awny. Mr. John F. Simmons, one of the most prominent business mon of Rowesville died at his home there at half-past four o'clock Sunday after noon. He had been in failing health for some time, having contracted tu berculosis some months ago. His re mains were carried to Charleston for interment. Mr. Simmons moved from Charleston to Rowesville about IS years ago. For years he had been engage 1 in manufacturing spokes, handles, lum ber, and for the past few years had been a manager of the Rowesville Cotton Oil company. He was a'.o a large land owner and farmer. In early life he married M:s=? Annie Weekly of Ulmers. who died about 20 years ago. Several years after her death he married Miss Ada Duke; of Rowesville. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Ada Simmons, and eight children, his mother, Mrs. B. S. Sim mons of Charleston, two brothers, Messrs. P>. I. and James S. Simmons of Charleston; two sisters, Mrs. Wal ter Roylston of Charleston and Mrs. Lottie Wolfe of Orangeburg. Mr. Simmons was a earful and very successful business man, and leaves an estate valued at about $1 00,000. He was a member of New Hope Methodist, church and ot the Knights of Pythias. His enterprise, backed by capital, did a gear deal to build up his adopted town. He was prominent in the organization of the oil mill and the bank there. II-- was about 4S years old at the time of hit; death. MAKING GOVERNMENT GOOD. Statistics Show That the Government ( Pays Exboritant Prices. Why is is that a man working ior a private employer can accomplish more than eleven times as much in a day as a man doing precisely similar work for the city? And why should work done for the city cost fifteen tjmes as much as the same quantity of the same kind of work done for a private employer? Why should the city pay a clock repairer $11.03 per hour for tinker ing at its clocks? Why not save money by throwing away a clock as soon as it got out of order and buying a new one? ' Why does a given quantity of rub ber hose that costs other purchasers $196 cost the city $500? Why do brackets retailed at 4 5 cents cost the city thret dollars? Why -does it cost the city $8.25 a load to haul dirt when a private citizen can get it hauled the same distance under identical conditions lor $1.47 a load? These are sample conundrums from rather a long list propounded at the first budget exhibit of the Bureau of Municipal Research, which was held recently. In reality they wore aimed at a specific city, the metropolis of well known English speaking nation of North America but as fate should Have it the con ditions outlined in the conundrums depicted with startling fidelity the situation in about every community in the land big enough to be afflicted with a municipal government. Find ing the shoe fitted cities everywhere proceeded to wear it.?From 'Making Govrnment Good.' in August Techni cal World Magazine. PRANCE CELEBRATES One Hundred and Twentieth Anni versary of Fall of Hostile. Last Thursday, the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Ba.siile, was celebrated as usual as a national holiday in France. There were reviews of all military and naval stations, followed by illu minations, fireworks and balls in the evening. The review of troops at Longchamps was a brilliant success, and was witnessed by immense crowds. President Fallieres, while driving to the race course to witness the review, was cheered all along the route. One hundred thousand men particle ted in the review, which was witnessed by all of the foreign diplomatic representatives. The Parisians participated in the festivities with their customary zest. Wreaths were placed on th? Stras burg monument in the Place de la Concorde by a deputation represent ing the League of Patriots. Similar decorations were placed about the statues of Joan of Arc and Gambet ta. ? Summer Hair Dressing. The disagreeable and repulsive od di\s that come from the hair in sum mer are caused by dandruff. Dandruff is caused by microbes which are hard to kill, but which can be killed by Parisian Sage, the quick ticting, money-back hair tonic. Dandruff can never be cured until the small, aggravating and indomi table dandruff germ is conquered and destroyed. And millions of dandruff germs nave been destroyed, thanks to the great scientist and dermatologist, who cave to the world Parisian Sage, the only real dandruff cure and hair grower the world has ever known. If you have dandruff, Parisian 3age will cure you in two weeks, or your money back. But besides ridding the scalp of landruff, Parisian Sage is guaranteed to stop falling hair and Itching of the scalp. It keeps the scalp cool and slean in summer. It Is a prime fav arite with women of refinement. It makes the hair soft, lustrous and beautiful in a week, and Is not sticky or greasy. A large bottle for 50 cents at J. it. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.. who guar intees It. Sold by leading druggists jverywhere. The girl with the Au burn bair is on every package. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. PICKED UP ALL ABOUT BY OUR REPORTERS. What is Happening in the Country as Well as in the Cities and Towns. Major W. L. Glaze is spending sometime at Gleen Springs. The wordy war over in Calhonn is over, and we are glad of it. The police should keep the va grants, white and black, on the move. Fine cantoloupes are selling in this market for ten cents per dozen. The Times and Democrat is (he only three times a week paper in the State. Mrs. A. J. Thackson and children are visiting Mrs. Thackson's parents at Springneid. Mrs. J. G. McKewn and Mrs. R. L. Shuler are visiting at the home of Mrs. R. F. Dukes, near Orangeburg. If some peopl: were as highly es teemed by others as rbey cste+.m themselves how popular they'd be. Can anyone tell us for the benefit of our readers what good a vagrant is to any town? And also in what manner is he of any good? All those going on the excursion to the City by the Sea on Friday and who wish to carry baggage should see either Mr. Cooper or Mr. Jeffords. Rev. G. E. Davis, Pastor of the Baptist Church, is still quite sick, but holding his own, and we all feel encouraged for his ultimate restora tion to health. Tf all the crop reports are true, cotton will be cotton this fall, and should bring a good price. It will do it too if the farmers will only sit steady in the boat. The Times and Democrat would like to have a good correspondent in every town in the county, who would write up the happenings in his com munity and adjacent country. Rev. Mr. Liles will address the young ladies of the city at St. Paul Methodist Church this afternoon at tive o'clock. All the girls and young ladies are invited to be present. The Times; and Democrat does not insert whiskey advertisements at any price. So whiskey dealers will save postage by sending their propositions to papers that take that class of advertising. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Wolfe leave this morning for Seattle, Wash., and other places on the Pacific Coast. They will be gone for several weeks, and we feel sure that they will have a most delightful time. Every young nian in Orangeburg, and every old one too for that mat ter, should have heard the practical talk of Rev. Mr. Liles at St Paul Methodist Cuurch on Sunday after noon. It would have done them good. No one knows, but We venture to say hat the person or persons who entered Mr. W. L. Moseley's store were vagrants. If they had worked the day before like men they would not have been prowling around a; night. If some of the endearing terms used and the gracious attention, courtesy and deference paid each other during the engagement period were continued after marriage we would hear less of marriage being a failure. \ The meeting for men only at St. Paul's Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon was well attended. Rev. Mr. Liles gave a splendid talk, and everyone who was present went away feeling better for having taken part in the meeting. We are glad to know that the farmers In the North. Springfield and Livingston neighborhoods have a bet ter outlook for a cotton crop 'ban they have had for years. For two or three years past they made very poor crops of cotton. The management of the excursion have made arrangements with the ferry boat to take the passengen of the excursion over to the Island upon the arrival of the train. This will be good news to the large number who are going on the trip. Mr. and Mts. P. C. Dukes, tf Branchville, have gone to Hot Springs. N. C, where they will stay for a few weeks. Mr. Dukes Is one of the leading merchants of Branch ville, and he may visit the Northern markets before he returns home. Rev. W. R. Richardson, of Nasi ville, Tenn.. one of the many eloquent preachers that South Carolina Metho dism has contributed to other States, preached an excellent sermon at St. Paul's Methodist Church on Sunday morning. It is needless to say that his congregation heard him with pleasure. Mr. G. W. Cooper, the accomplish ed linotype operator In The Times and Democrat office, left Saturday night 'to join Mrs. Cooper and the baby at Hendersonville. N. C. where he will spend several weeks. All the stay-at-homes in the office wish him a pleasant visit to the "Land of the Sky." The newspaper ; are being flooded with propositions about whiskey ad vertisements. During the time the dispensaries are closed just before and after election outside whiskey houses expect to do a big business. The Times and Democrat declines to help them ret.ch the people by refus ing their advertisements. A large number have alread bought ticke; s for the excursion to Charles ton Friday and there Is every evi dence that the crowd going down will be a record breaker. Everyone who wants to go and be sure of setting a seat on the train had better purchase their tickets before Thursday after noon, in order that necessary ar rangements can be perfected as to the number of cars wanted, etc.