University of South Carolina Libraries
Established in 1869. Vol. 40... .No. 69 Published Three Times a Week. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Entered as second-class matter Jan. 9/1909, at the postoffice at Or angeburg, S. C, nudor the Act of Congress of March, 1879. Jas. L. Sims, Editor and Proprietor. Jas. Izlar Sims, - Associate Editor. Subscription Rates. One Year .$1-50 Six Months.75 Three Months.40 Advertising Rates furnished on application. Remittances should be made by check, money order, registered let ters, or express orders, payable to The Times and Democrat, Orange burg, S. C. Peary seems to be a man after Teddy's own heart if we judge by his bluster and big talk. E. H. Harriman, the great rail road merger, had to lay down and die like common folks. His millions could not save him. Some of Peary's freinds talk as ifi^hey thought he had a prior right to. discover the North Pole and that no: one else shpuld attempt it un til he igave it up. ,The burning of the Columbia Fe uiafe College is a calamity to the State, as it puts out of commission one of the best educational insti tutions in the State for girls. We hope it will speedily be rebuilt. "Snarl," is a despised dog, even among dogs. The human "snarl" la always shunned by his fellow be ings, and has but little influence which always takes the form of a dark shadow?there is no sunlight ia_ '"snarl's" soul. The municipal election comes off next Tuesday, and when it is over we will all know who's who. There is identy of material to choose from .vi-d there is no reason why a good h'jard of aldermen shouid not be chosen. Blind tigers will find the whis key business a very troublesome a fair if they undertake to carry it on in this city. We refer all doubt ers of this statement to a certain gentleman who has had some recent experience. Peary telegraphed ihis wife not to worry about Cook. Peary ought to $ave.taken his own'advice. He seems, to have been considerably worried about Cook, if we judge by (.he 'amount of attention he has paid}'him since he had. ' st is a good thing for Dr. Cook Chat Teddy no longer reigns at - ..Wijtshsngton. If Teddy was .in the saddle still be would soon decide wbjo (discovered the North Pole first, and. as he is a patron of Peary, Cook would be told to take a back seat. The loafer who is constitutionally opposed to work of all kind, is of no ? service whatever except to sit around in public places and explain State and national problems to those who" have never had time to- learn them. There is nothing more useless than the loafer. The drinking of an abundance of water will prevent appendicitis, be cause appendicitis is the result of a disease that is caused by an in sufficient supply of liquids. That's what an exchange says, anyway. If anybody wants any further reasons they'll have to go elsewhere, for we're not here to run the doctors out of business. The State of Iowa, Michigan, Min nesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wiscon sin, Indiana and Illinois have re cently forbidden the manufacture or sale, or both, of cigaretts. The rea sons involved in this Western pro hibition of cigarette smoking springs from physiological and business con sideration. Moreal reasons and preachments did not weigh. For the benefit of those who abhor printers' ink as a prime factor to the advancement of their inter ests,' we should state that Samson ?tn?' strong party?was the first man1 to advertise. He took, two solid" columns to demonstrate his strength, and se.-eral thousand peo ple ^tumbled" to the scheme. He brought down the house. Do you recall the incident? Did you ever notice that tobacco i.-* always clean? If a man drops a piece of meat, no matter how clean the floor may be, he will either give it a kick or pick it up and lay it to one side. He will never eat it. But let him drop his plug of tobac co on the ground and no difference how dirty the spot where it fell, he will pick it up and give it a careless swipe on his coat sleeve or on the b.^som of his pants and go right on chewing it as if nothing had happened to it. Young people should acquire the habit of correct speaking and writ inn:, and abandon as early as pos sible any use of slang words and phrases. The longer you put this off. the more difficult the acquire ment of correct language will be; and if the golden age of youth, the proper sason for the acquisition of language, bo passed in its abuse, the unfortunate victim will most prob ably be doomed to^talk slang for life. Cook Got There First. We have no doubt but what Dr. Cook was the first man that ever reached the North Pole, as he claims to , have-done. It is to be regret ted that any controversy should spring up between Cook and Peary about the matter, but it must be borne in mind that Dr. Cook is not at all responsible for it. He has conducted himself in a modest, be coming mmanner since he returned to civilization and startled the world by the announcement that he had finally reavhed the North Pole. On the other hand, Peary signalled his j return to civilizaton wth the an I nourcement that he was the first to ; reach the Pole and that Cook had ' not been near it. Pearys whole \ demeanor indicates a disappoint ment, but his .attempt to dit.cteJ.it Cook will fail. Among the members of the Amer ican Geographical Society in Nf w I York it is believed that the excit ! ing news of the last ten days from I Cook and Peary has been the culmi nation of a record-bre?king race be tween the two explorers from the "top of the world" to the first tele graph wires which might bring them fame and fortune. They think that Cook found the North Pole on April 21, 1908, and after a journey of terrible hardships he made his win ter quarters just about a year ago near Etah, Northwest Greenland, from which place he had started for the Pole. In other words, they give Cook credit for all he claims. From preliminary reports it is believed that Peary ijeached Etah last fall and after remaining in the winter quarters which he had es tablished on the northern shore of Grant Land, he started on his dash for the Pole last February, Accord ing to one of his messages Peary located the North Pole on April 6 last, almost a year after Dr. Cook surveyed it. His retreat from the Pcle apparently was not hampered by the difficulties which Dr. Cook met because it is believed that when he reached Etah during the present summer he was informed that Dr. Cook had already discovered the North Pole that he had been in win ter quarters near there and that he had started for civilization with his great news. By that time the Pearv ship Jeanie had already reached Etah and Commander Peary, on board the Roosevelt, which had wintered at Etah, started south as fast as he could go in the hope of submitting his claim to the world before Cook. This is indicated by the fact that he and his party put in at Indian Har bor, Labrador, whcie they were not expected. There is no cable or tel egraph line from there, but his messages were sent from there by wireless to New Foundland. Cook beat Peary only about five days, which he could have doubled, no doubt, had he known that Peary was racing to get the public ear ahead of him. In the light of the above facts, the concensus of opinion seems to be that both men reached the North Pole and that Cook was there almost a year before Peary, and that the latter, because of his superior equip ment, was- able to get out of the frozen country in a year's less time than it required Cook. The above explains why Peary tried to dis credit Cook as soon as he reached a place where he could get a mes sage to the United States. He knew that he had been beaten by Cook in the race for the North Pole and he hated his succesful rival. But it will do Peary more harm than Cook, as the world has ac cepted the latter's story as true un til he verifies it with scientific data, which we are sure he can do. The Cost of a Boy. Somebody has figured out that the average boy who is dependent upon his parents for a livelihood until he reaches the age of twenty-one years cost them four thousand dollars. On this basis of calculation a brood, for instance, of six boys would represent an outlay of twenty-four thousand dollars by the time they got away from the home roost. The question arises does it pay to raise boys and are there no other crops that would prove more profitable? If a boy turns out to be a cigarette fiend with a breath like a turkey buzzard and a laugh that would make the untutored donkey feel perfectly at home in his society and with an un trammeled and unconquerable desire to avoid work, it is safe to say that that his parents might have invested their four thousand dollars at a much better advantage. But if the boy grows up to manhood with the lesson well learned that wealth and success grow only on bushes watered by the Bweat of one's brow, the par ents need* not begrudge whatever they have spent on him, for he will iv? a source of increasing pride and joy to their hearts, and when they crow old aud their bands tremb'e and their legs wabble and their step is siow and faltering they have two sirong arms to lean upon and help .hem over ail the rough places tint lie in their twilight path. He Found Out. One of our exchanges tells of an old German who had a boy of whom he was very proud, and decided to find out the trend of his mind. He adopted a novel method by which to test him. He slipped into the boy's room one morning and placed on Ms table a Wottle of whiskey, a Bible and a silver dollar. "Now," said he, "when dot boy comes in if be takes dot dollar he's going to he a beeznis man: if he takes dot Bible he's going to be a preacher; if he takes dot whiskey he's no good, and going to be a drunkard." Then he hid behind a door to see which his son would choose. In came the boy whistling. He ran up to the table, picked up the Bible and put it under his arm, then snatched up the bottle, took two or three drinks, picked up the dollar and put it in his pocket, and went out smacking his lips. The Dutchman poked his head out from behind the door antT exclaimed: "Mein Got, he is going to be a politician." Statement of the Condtion of THE PEOPLES' BANK, located at Orangeburg, S. C., at the close of business September 8th, 1909.' . Resources. Loans and discounts ...$172,102.26 Demand loans. 1,100.00 Overdrafts. 2,285.75 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank. 5,814.25 Furniture and fixtures . 2,000.00 Due from banks and Trust Companies .. . 19.194.6S Currency. 8,845.00 Gold. 132.50 Silver and other coin . .< 2,735.01 Checks and cash items . 126.08 Total.$214,335.53 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in. . $ 30,000.00 Surplus fund. 20,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 2,808.59 Due to banks and Trust Companies. 3.497.3S Individual deposits sub ject to check. 45,065.59 Savings deposits . . . . 88,135.35 Time certificates of de posit . 4,600.00 Certified checks. 83.61 Cashier's checks. 145.01 f lis payable, including certificates for money borrowed. 20.000.00 Total.$214,335.53 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 the books of said bank. J. W. Culler, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of September, 1909. Wm, L. Glaze, (L. S.) Notary Public. Correct?Attest W. C. Crum, B. F. Muckenfuss, Robt. E. Copes, Drectors. Special at the Majestic Tonight Savannah Auto Races MONDAY A Bull fight. Will you let this op portunity slip by you. We Bought at the Right Time Never before have we bought our stock under more favorable con ditions. There are decided advances In the prices of cotton and wool goods. We having purchased our entire line before the advance, we are in a position to give our customers the advantage of these cheap prices. The price of shoes have also ad vanced. This line we also purchas ed before the price advanced. When shopping drop in and let us show you some values that will suit you In price and quality. Agents for The Ladies' (Home* Journal Patterns. Edisto Dry Good Co. Hayden & Briggmann, Mgrs. 58 W. Russell St. Phone 128 Gained Twenty Pounds. A collector for the Central of Georgia Railway Company stepped into the office of the Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic Company, looking tired and worn out. He said he felt wretchedly and unfit for work. lie began with the tonic at once and took two bottles and at the end of 60 days had gained 20 pounds and said he never felt better or weighed more in his life. The tired and worn out, should use it. Don't imagine that you won't need oars in a gasoline launch to get back home, especially on the big lakes. Don't go out in a small boat when a high wind is blowing off shori. JOS. & WM. W. An a Particular Efficient Company in a Noteworthy Revival of the Great and Famous Comedy THE HENRIETTA Moderan American Play in Acts by Bronson Howa d PRiCES 50, 75, 1.00-1.50! THURSDAY. SEPIEIBER 16 o?o?o?o?o?o?o?o?o?o?o o?o )?o?o?o?o Miss Katie Mew knie TEACHER OP VIOLIN. 54 Amelia St. Orangeburg, S. C. t CANDIDATES CAMS. For Mayor. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Mayor of the City of Or angeburg at the approaching elec tion. If re-elected I will enforce all laws to the best of my ability. J. W. H. DUKES. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a can didate for alderman for the City of Oraugeburg at the approaching mu nicipal election and if re-elected I will serve the city to the best of my ability. J. X. WEEKS. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as alderman of the City of Orangeburg. N. W. WERTZ. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as alderman of the City of Orangeburg. W. G. SMITH. For Alderman. I hereby announce niysef a can didata for re-election as Alderman of the City of Orangeburg at the ensuing election. ABIAL LATHROP. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-elertion as Alderman of the city of Orangeburg, at the ap proashing municipal election. If elected I pledge my best efforts to the enforcement of all Iws, and to the advancement of the best inter ests of the city of Orangeburg and the community at large. I. W. BOWMAN. For Aldermen. The many friends of Mr. J. W. Josey take pleasure in announcing his candidacy for Aiderman of the city of Orangeburg in the ensuing election. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a can didate for alderman of the City of Orangeburg at the approaching mu nicipal election. WM. W. W ANN A M AK ER. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a can didate for alderman of the City of Orangeburg a-t the approaching mu nicipal election. GEO. V. ZEIGLER. For Alderman. I hereby announce myself a can didate for alderman of the City of Orar.geburg at the approaching mu nicipal election. R. F. BRYANT. Don't lot children grow up with out learning to swim. WAS" SURPRISED I EDITORS TIMES AND DEMOCRAT. 1 have seen the advertisement of Mr. C. W. Prescott in your paper from time to time but was, I must say, a jlittle skepticle about him being able to sell goods at the low prices he quoted, but I con cluded I would try him anyhow, I was certainly very much surprised, prices were exactly as ad vertised, I found prices of goods not quoted, cheaper than at the other stores, I purchased granulated sugar 20 pounds for$L00 cottolene 25 and 50c, lard 9 1-2 to 10c, fancy butter 30c, rice 50 ,to 85c peck, flour some thing real fancy at 80c 24 pound sacks and so on. Now I found on returning home I had saved on the bill, one dollar and 89c. I figured that in twelve months I I would save enough to buy thf piece of furniture I've been wanting so long. Mrs. M. L. fredell. 125 - Street. Good Things to Eat." We are now prepared to supply all your wants in the grocery line. We handle only the best goods and will make yon the lowest prices pos sible. Try some of our specialities. I Butter Cheese SO and 35 per pound. full cream 20 cents per lb. Flour Kingan's Hams 80 and 90 cents for 24 lbs. 18 cents per pound. Coffee Tea 10 to 35 cents per lb. 50, 00 and 75 cents per lb. Rice Biscuits 60c, 05c, 75c and $1.00 per National Biscuit Go's, goods peck. 10 to 20 cents per box. Pickles Can Meats Heintz's in bottles, 10 to 25 Libby's goods, 10, 15, and cents. 20 cents per can. Can Vegetables Can Fruits Peas, Con., Beans, Torna- Peaches, Pears, Apricots toes and Okra, 10 and 15. and Strawberries, 10 and cents per can. 25 cents per can. Sugar Bread Granulated, 5 l-2c per lb. Snowflako Brand from Spar Brown, 5 cents per lb. tanburg daily. 5 cents per Loaf, 7 cents per lb. loaf. The above are only some of the many "Good things to eat" we have to offer. A little higher In the price k vaps, but there's a reason. All goods delivered promptly to any part of Orangebarg. Craig& Kennedy DOWN TOWN STORE (MARTIN'S OLD STAND) PHONES 15 and 145. WHILE SHOPPING Call in at the Orangeburg Dry Good Store and see their line of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods. Such as Rep., in all shades.15c and 25c a yard Special line of the newest and most popular shades of Silks and Dress Goods. Handsome line of Rugs from.50c to $7.50 Art Squares from.$0.50 to $15 Jet Buttons and Jet Hat Pins The latest things In Ladies' Neckwear. Royal Jet Brooches and Jet Trimmings to suit and please all at the lowest possible price. A nice line of most up-to-date Jewelry and Novelties. All guar anteed. Our clerks would be pleased Lo show you around. Call and see us. Orangeburg Dry Goods Store