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lATfcN IIP BY FLAMES ; SC8TRUCITVE fire wipes out two buildings on the ?aanipcs of the State Colored Col lege and Endangers Several Other Buildings. The alarm of fire last night, that ?sraa sent In from Box 39, was caused bf the burning of a large three-story wooden building on the campus of . the Colored State College, used as a girls' dormitory and offices and a smaller building in the rear of the one mentioned above, used as a din ing room. The alarm was sent in tea minutes after six o'clock, and by the time the fire department reached the scene, nearly the whole ?f the .upper portion of the larger building was in flames, so rapidly did the fire spread. When the fire started the girls were all at supper, except one, and sbe discovered the Sre, which originated between the ceiling of the second story and the floor of the third story. The girl that discovered the fire, gave the alarm immediatly, and Pres ident Miller and some of the male students manned the fire hese kept at the college, and, after connecting with a hydrant, took it to the sec ond story where the fire was then burning, and attempted to extin guish the flames, but on account of a lack of pressure on the mains the water could not reach the fire. An attempt was then made to put the fire out with buckets, but the heat and smoke became so great that the brave fire fighters were driven from their posts and the fire then rapidly spread and soon the entire upper part of the large building was enve loped hi flames, which lit up the sur rounding country with a lurid glare. The fire department was Boon on the ground, but the fire had made such progress, that all attempts to save the building in which it origi i sated proved futile and the depart ment turned its attention to saving those buildings that were exposed. The large four-story building on the State campus, that is used as a dor mitory for the boys and as class rooms, caught several times, but the flames were extinguished and that building was saved. The main build ing of Claflin University, which was just across the dividing fence from the building in which the fire origi nated, was in some danger at first, but being built of brick, and with hard work it was soon made safe. One hundred and eighty girls, besides several female teachers, had their sleeping apartments in the large .building that burned, and they were naturally .very much excited, hut all of them escaped without In jury. Nearly all of them lost their trunks and wearing apparel. One teacher is reported to have lost $50o and several others lost smaller amounts. Many of the girls also lost smaller amounts of money, and most of them were made almost des titute for the time being by the fire, hut President Miller and the other teacberB by their coolness and cheer ing words quited them down, and they soon became as cheerful and hopeful as before. The loss, including buildings and effects of the teachers and students, is estimated at about $70,000, with an insurance of some $20,000. We shudder when we think of what the! consequence might have been had: the fire occurred after those who slept in the large building had re tired. So, let us be thankful that nothing more valuable than material things were lost. How the fire orig inated we suppose will never be known. It may have been caused by rats and matches or a defective 3ue. But it is useless t? speculate. President Miller and the teachers were cool throughout and did much to aUay the excitement caused by the fire among the student body. The fire burned very rapidly and in about two hours the handsome girls' dormitory of the State Colored Col lege was in ashes with most of the worldly possessions of those who found shelter under its roof. Entertainment at North. The music class at North will give the following program at Culler's Hall on Thanksgiving evening. Song, by small pupils. Engaging Janet," a play of one act, by seven girls. "Silvery Thistle" (int'rumental),' by Kathleen Grier. "MuBic Amon; the Pines" (instru mental), by Ruble Jones. 4Two Little Blue Little Shoes" (vocal), by Vivian Reeves. "Vslse Blene" (instrumental), by Montine Grier. "Over the Waves" (instrumental), by Irma Knotts. "The Storm" (instrumental), by Marie Schoenberg. "All on Account of an Actor" (a play of one act), by six girjs. The program will begin at S o'clock. Admission for .adults, 15 cents; children, 10. All are invited to attend. The Eclipse of tiie Moon. A totul eclipse of the moon will be visible to the naked eye in these parts late Friday night and early Saturday morning, the shadow mak ing its first appearance about 7 o'clock Friday evening. The beet vision of the total eclipse, however, will not be afforded until early Sat urday morning, an hour which will not permit of many witnessing the strange scene. Visit From Bishop Guerry. Bishop Guerry will officially visit the church of the Redeemer on Sun day and will confirm a class of young people. In the evening the Bishop will preach. All are invited to at tend these services, which will be of a meet interesting character. BRANCHTILLE NEWS. Local Items of General Interest from That Hustling Town. Branchville, Nov. 24.?Special: Mr. W. R. Chandler left yesterday for Pinewood, where he goes to bring Mrs. Chandler and the children back home. Mrs. Chandler has been away to have her eyes treated. Harry Varn, of Bamberg, spent Sunday night in town as the guest of his uncle, Mr. A. G. Varn. J. A. Berry, Esq., of Orangebarg, spent Monday in town on business. P. C. Johnson, Esq., of SL George, was in town on last Monday on busi ness. Miss Annie M. Oeland left last Sunday for Charleston, where ehe will stay for a few days. Mesdames J. B. Henderson and E. H. Beckham spent yesterday in Or angeburg. Misses Luno and Mellu Martin, of Columbia College, are expected to spent Thanksgiving in town as the guest of their brother, Mr. W. C. Martin. j Mrs. Rebecca Dodd, mother of Mrs. T. D. Fender, left last Sunday for Orangeburg, where she will be the girest of Dr. and Mrs. I. L. Reeves for a few days. Dr. Thoa. Black, of Bamberg, spent last Sunday in town as the guest of J. B. Williams, Jr. John Meynard, of Ft. Mott, spent several days in town this week as the guest of Mr. S. S. Byrd. Mr. Meynard used to live here and is pleasantly rememuered here by quite a number of people. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gray and lit tle son, Johnnie, of Denmark, pass ed through town Tuesday en route home, after having spent several days as the guest of Mrs. Gray'* father, Mr. D. E. Smoak, of Smoaka Miss Beula Fender spent last Sun day in Orangeburg as the guest of Miss lennie Reeves. RUSSELL STREET PLACE. Sale of Lots in This New Residen tial Section. Notwithstanding the very incle ment weather Tuesday morning the sale of lots advertised by Messrs. Matheny & Brailsford to take place on that day at Russell street Place, the new suburb, was well attended and the bidding on the lots was spir ited and lively. The auctioneer, Mr. Sigre6t, began to cry out the lota and before he stopped about fifty had been sold at prices ranging from $175 bo $600. During the sale several bags of money were given away to different people and one lot was awarded by j lot. This went to Capt. W. H. Per reyclear, he having drawn the lucky number. Many of the lots were very desirable for residences and the prices paid for them is considered fair. Another sale of lots will take place on next Wednesday, when some more money and another lot will be given away. We congratulate Messrs. Matheny & Brailsford on the success of their first sale, and hope the second one will be even more successful. W.e hope they will make a handsome sum out of the sale of these lots. They are hustlers and have nerve to undertake things and we want to see them well paid for their trouble. Woodford Notes. Woodford, Nov. 22.?Special: Mrs. J. M. Robinson spent the past week with her daughter in Columbia. Misses Viola Wingard and Talula Gissendanner are back from Augusta They had a very pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Jones spent Tuesday in Columbia on business. Mrs. W. H. Baker, of Savannah, spent last Sunday here. Mr. C. M. Melton spent Saturday la Orangeburg on business. Miss Lizzie Wingard spent Tues day in Orangeburg. Mrs. George Anna Sauls, of Georgetown, spent last week here with Mrs. G. F. Robinson. Mrs. Glorlnia Livingston, of Liv ingston, spent a few days here last week. Mrs. C. M. Staley has been quite sick for the past week. We are glad to report her better today. Mrs. R. L. Baker, of Savannah, Ga., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Rowell. Mrs. P. L. Rtdmond and sister, Annie Lou, spent the past week in Blackville with relatives. Mr. Y. E. Axson and son, Barney, of North, spent Sunday here. Mr. Irvin Williamson spent Friday here with relatives. Mrs. G. F. Robinson has been quite sick. Shu Is able to be out again. Last Monday night the old Stork carried to the homo of Mr. S. T. Aimar a pair of twin boys. Both mother and babies are doing nicely. Next Thursday will be Thanksgiv ing. Lookout turkeys; hunt a safe hiding place. Mr. Jerome Ulmer spent the past week with friends in North. Mr. Frank Robinson, formerly of this place, was happily married last Thursday to a Newberry girl. They are expected here Thanksgiving. Mr. Robinson now has a position with Donnelly & Son, of Eherhardt. Miss Annie M. Knotts, of Bull Swamp, spent Sunday in town. Mr. O. R. Barber, of Savannah, spent Sunday here. Miss Mattie Lena Mather, of Go van, is visiting Miss Annie Lou Red mond. Cope's New Council Elected. Cope, S. C, Nov. 23.?Special: In an election held here on yesterday, Mr. Vernon Brabham was elected Intendant and Messrs. J. C. Gray, W. H. Smith, 0. F. Smoak and B. B. Brickie, wardens. This la a good council and It be hooves the people of Cope to give them their support, morally, finan cially and physically, If need be, for a good pull, a long pull and a pull all-together, means results. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Its Annual Conference Now in Ses sion in This City. The South Carolina Annual Con ference of the Methodist Episcopal j church met in Trinity Methodist church on Wednesday morning. The conference was opened by the pre siding Bishop, J. W. Hamilton, D. D., LL. D., after which Rev. L. P. McQee, pastor of St. Paul church, welcomed the conference to Orange burg Rev. R. L. Hickson respond ed. At 8 o'clock Wednesday evening a banquet was given by the Board of Trustees in honor of President and Mrs. L. M. Dunton's connection with Claflin University for twenty-five years. The following is the remain der of the program. Thursday, November 25, 9 a. m., Thanksgiving sermon. 10 a. tn.?Short session of the Conference. 11 a. m.?Health Congress. Ad dress of welcome by Dr. L. M. Dun .ton. All the .colored physicians of the State are invited to be present. 7:30 p. m.?Reports of retiring District Superintendents. Friday, November 26, 9 a. m.? Conference. 3:30 p. m.?State Laymen's Asso ciation session. Saturday, November 27, 9 p. m.? Claflin University Alumni Banquet. Advisory committee: Dr. L. M. Dunton, president Claflin University; Rev. G. W. Cooper, presiding elder; Rev. A. E. Quick, pastor. PHOSPHATE NEAR BRANCHVILLE Geologist Sloan Declares That De posits Are Rich. A special from BranchviHe to The States says State Geologist Sloan of Columbia has been in BranchviHe the past week, looking further into the bed of phosphate rock near the town. Last winter whjlo digging a well on the lands of Mrs. M. E. Murray, workmen discovered a de posit of geological specimens and rocks that were curiously examined by many. The deposits were found to be phosphate, but nothing was done to determine the real worth of the bed. Now tho geologist has made a thorough inspection of the land around where this find was made. He finds that under the sur face about ten feet there Is a great bed of phosphate. It is very rich and will produce, It is estimated, at least 1,000 tons per acre, possibly a great deal more; all of it being very close to the surface. It is not known yet how far the deposits ex tend, but it is most probable that they cover a considerable portion of the land. UNCALLED FOR LETTERS. Those Remaining in the Postoflicc at Orangeburg. List of letters remaining in the Orangeburg Postofflce for week end ing November 25, 1909. Persons calling for same will please say that they are "advertised." A. D. Webster, P. M. Andrew Baxter. Mrs. A. J. Baurick. Mary Brunson. Thomas Brunson. Spice Dantzler. Mrs. Daisy Davis. Scipplc Delarge. Miss E. D. Davis. Walter M.- Evans. Reddie Felder. Coreen Felder. Carrie Glllerpte. Janie Goo-den. Jay 8. Glover. Lang Hazel. Lucy Jones. Gussle Kennerly. Susie Longan. Mrs. Marlon Lorand. George T. McCarthy. Llilie Martin. Calvin Matthews. Franklin Mims. Sarah Murph. Ben Parier. Mrs. Ella Person. Ben Rowe. James Seabrook. Gario Simmons. Mrs. Anna Smith. Cassie W11 bora. Celebrates His Birthday. Gen. James F. Izlar reached his seventy-seventh birthday today, and he will celebrate the day with mem bers of his immediate family and oth er near relatives at a dinner. His has been a long and useful life of unselfish service to his fellow man, and, as he goes on down the journey of life to the goal, The Times and Democrat in common with his thou sands of friends, wishes him all the happiness that can come from the contemplation of a long, well-spent life. A Very Sad Death. We regret exceedingly to hear of the death of Mrs. W. S. Jennings, beloved wife of Dr. W. S. Jennings, of the Fork. Mrs. Jennings was only sick a very short time and the announcement of her death will car ry sadness to the hearts of many friends an1 relatives. She was very highly esteemed by all who knew her. Dr. Jennings, and the children left, have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Painful Accident. Mr. W. H. Wooten, section fore man on the Seaboard Air Line Rail way, who left Denmark on Monday morning to assist In clearing up the wreck below Denmark on tho Sea board, had a painful and serious ac cident. The motor car on which they were riding jumped the rail, throw ing Mr. Wooten against the ties, spraining his ankle, neck and head. He was carried homo on the evening train and is resting very well. HEY Vi EKE ALL SICK GOVERNOR ANSEL DISMISSED THE CASE AGAINST The Berkeley Registration Board (or Not Meeting to Register or Change Voters. Governor Ansel on Monday dis missed the charge agaisnt the mem bers of the Berkeley county regis tration board after a hearing, at which were present C. B. Davis, of Bethera, and T. B. Jackson, of Holly , Hill. Mr. D. W. Cross, the third member of the board, was not pres i ent, he being ill at an infirmary in Charleston. The charge was that the members had not attended three successive sessions of the board and the plea of illness was made, which was sub stantiated by certificates from physic ians. All of the members, according to their statements, were either ill or some member of their family was on the days for the board to meet during the past three monthB. Governor Ansel after looking over the affidavits from the physicians and hearing the arguments of the two members deciaed to dismiss the charge and asked Messrs. Davis and Jackson to .notify him in time to make another appointment, should they be unable to attend the next meeting of the registration board. It was a singular coincidence that all three members of the board were kept away from the meeting for three successive times and each promised to notify the Governor should they be unable to attend the next meet ing so that an appointment might be made. A letter written to Governor Ansel by Major Glaze stated that every ef fort had been made to have super visors meet and "change the certi ficates of the voters who reside In the part of Berkeley which it is pro posed to annex to Orangeburg, but who registered to vote at a precinct located In a part to Berkeley not in cluded in the portion to be annexed to Orangeburg." It was Biso stated that the board had not met for three months as required by law and that the wish of him and others was to have the people qualified to vote. The a;davits of Thomas L. Con nor, resident of Berkeley, in that por tion proposed to be annexeJ, was appended. This affidavit set out that there are thirty citizens of Berkeley who reside in that portion who are registered to vote at Calamus Pond precinct, which is outside of the pro posed territory. These voters, it is set out, wish to change their voting place to Eutawvllle, which is within that portion proposed to be annexed. That deponent has applied to the board of registration to hold a meet ing, but this board has "failed, re fused and neglected" to meet or to change the certificates so that the voters may vote in the approaching election. There is an election to be held at an early day when the report of the commissioners In this matter is ex pected. Mr. Jackson and Mr. Davis were questioned closely by Governor Ansel at the hearing as to why they had not attended the meetings of the board for three consecutive months. Mr. Jackson said that on the day of the meeting in September he was kept away by the illness of his wife. In October he will ill and conflneJ to his bed. On the day for the last meeting he had started to the court house to attend the session when he was overtaken by a runner and was notified of the death of his sister and that he turned back. Mr. Davis' reasons for not attend ing were that while on his way to attend the September meeting he had been struck with appendicitis, that he was confined at his home, at the time of the October meeting with the same trouble, and that on the day of the November meeting, while on bis way to Monck's Corner, ho was taken seriously ill, and had to return home. An affidavit was submitted to the effect that Mr. D. W. Cross has been ill during the past three months, and that he is at present in an infirmary at Caarleston. Death of an Old Lady. Mrs. Mary 2. Binnicker, of the Fork, died on last Tuesday, aged eirhty-flve years and one day. Mrs. Binnicker became a member of the Two .Mile Baptist church in 1858. an 1 has lived in the faith through all her long life. She now lies sleeping quhetly at rest and her spirit is with the loved ones gone before in the land that is fairer than day. Mrs. Binnicker leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her death, but they have the sweet consolation of know ing that she Is at rest. Biggest Lumber Market. Rowesville has long had the dis tinction of shipping the largest num ber of crossties of any point on the Charleston division of the Southern railway. Now it has become the larg est interior lumber market also, 'there are seven sawmills in a radius of five miles, which are now ship ping a total of from 15 to 25 cars of lumber per week from that point al an estimate.1 value of $3,000. We hope our little neighbor will cortinue to grow and expand her business until she is second to no town in the country. Where to Worship. A Union Thanksgiving service will be held this morning at 11 o'clock at the Baptist church. rhe sermon will bo preached by the Rev. J. L. McLees, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The usual thank offering will go this year to Connie Maxwell Orphanage, and it 1b hoped that the offering will be a good, substantial one. Let us all go out to church this morning. MIDWAY NEWS. Many Little Items of Interest From That Community. Midway, Nov. 23.?Special: Mr. George Hungerplller and sister, An gle, spent Sunday at the home of their grand-father, Mr. Henry Perk ins; Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keller gave their brother, Mr. Jack Smith, a short call last Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jim Felkel spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Boyd Felkel. We have just had a very fine rain. It has been very dry for sometime, and a good rain was needed. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Arant spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hungerplller. As next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, we will not have any school at Midway. Misses Rosa and Scherer Hunger plller spent last Sunday with Miss Bertha Smith. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Jackson gave their mother, Mrs. M. H. Jackson, a short call Sunday afternoon. Mr. Alex. Parker spent last Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Laura Hunger plller. Mr. Tom Bair, who has been working at Elloree for sometime, has stopped work, and is staying with his mother, Mrs. T. V. Bair. Mr. an* Mrs. A. C. Felkel spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Felkel. Air. Mrs. John Sweatman, of | Holly Hill, are visiting their grand father, Mr. Henry Perkins, near Cres ton. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Cuttino and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Troutman spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Huffman. A great many people of this com- j munlty are attending the tent meet ing at Elloree. Miss Lona Bochette spent Sunday] with her cousin, Miss Bertha Bair. Misses Hattie <?nd Maggie Smith paid a short visit to Miss Annie | Huffman Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Felkel spent) Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Em- [ ma Huffman. Miss Fannie Walling spent last Saturday and Sunday at her home near Fort Motte. Mr. Willie Smith and sister, Nina, spent last Sunday at the home of their aunt, Mrs. G. W. Smith. The many friends of Mr. Jake Troutman are glad to know that he is a whole lot better than what he was. Statement of the Condition of BANK OF ELLOREE, located at Elloree, 8. C, at the close | of business November 16th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts .. .$ 41,316.47 Overdrafts. 5,344.60 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank. 3,361.98] Furniture and fixtures .. 1,100.00 j Due from banks and trust companies .. .. 100,608 19 Currency . S,580.00 Gold. 25 Ol) Silver and other coin .. 3.045.21 Total *.5163 381 4 i Liabilities. Capital stock paid in ..$ 15,000.00 Surplus fund. 3,000.0 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 2,974.71 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 89,169.19 Savings deposits. 47,260.29 Cashier's checks. 977.26 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed. 5,000.00] Total.$163.381.45 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg, ss. Before me came W. M. Fair, Cash ier 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. W. M. Fair, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of November, 1909. S. D. Montgomery, Notary Public, S. C. Correct?Attest: E. F. 1RICK. P. L. FELDER, W. F. STACK, Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE BANK OF NORWAY, located at Norway, S. C, at the close of business November 16th, 1309. Resources. ' Loans and discounts ... .$17,248.OS Overdrafts (cotton acct). 2,432.14 Banking house. 1,230.80 Furniture and fixtures .. 1,349.93 Due from banks and trust companies .. .. 26,395.46 Currency. 2,725.00 Silver and other coin .... 137.46 Total.$52,518.87 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in_$ 9,240.00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and tax es paid. 2,123.70 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 37,277.17 Savings deposits. 3.S7S.00 Total.$52.51 S.87 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. Before mi- came T. Q. Cogburn, Cnbhier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the j above and foregoing statement Is j a true condition of said bank, aB shown by the buoks of salJ bank. T. Q. Cogburn, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, Lhid 20th day of November, 1909. J. A. Weathcrsbee, Notary Public, S. C. Correct?Attest: J. H. BONNETT, C. H. ABLE, B. B. WILLIAMS, Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE BANK OP SPRINGFIELD, located at Springfield, S. C, at the close of business November 16. 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts .. . 0 68,769.40 Overdrafts. 1,683.76 Banking house. 1,675.00 Furniture and fixtures .. 2.000.00 Due from banks and trust companies . 67,308.88 Currency. 6,213.0o Gold. 25.00 Silver and other coin . 1.998.5] Checks and cash items .. 345.S0 Total.$150,019.45 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in ..$ 30,000.00 Surplus fund. 10,000.00 Unaivi^ed profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 6,963.67 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 67,943.75 Savings ueposits. 26,655.82 Time certificates of de posit . 7,523.19 Cashier's checks. 943.02 Total.$150,019.45 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg, ss. Before me came J. B. Smith, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. J. B. Smith, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this ICth day of November, 1909. W. E. Bennett, Notary Public, 8. C. Correct?Attest: J. McB. BEAN, L. B. FULMER, J. W. JUMPER, Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE FARMERS' AND MERCHANT'S BANK, located at Orangeburg. S. C, at the close of business November 16th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts .. .$ 82,312.11 Overdrafts. 2,833.90 Furniture and fixtures .. 2,391.96 Other real estate. 2,050.00 Due from banks and trust companies .. .. 20,682.56 Currency. 3,772.00 Gold. 87.50 Silver and other coin .. 2;C84.46 Checks and cash items .. 830.73 Total.$117,045.21 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in ...$ 30,000.00 Surplus fund. 4,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 929.05 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 63,243.26 I Savings deposits. 18,872.90 Total.$117,045.21 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg, ss. Before me came W. B. Thompson, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statenrent is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. W. B. Thompson. Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of November, 1909. (L. S.) Thos. J. Hayden, Notary Public, S. C. Correct?Attest: J. A. SALLEY, R. E. WANNAMAKER, L. E. RILEY, Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE BANK OF BOWMAN, located at Bowman, 8. C, at the close of business November 16th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts ....$16,675.00 Overdrafts. 647.15 Furniture and fixtures . . 1,100.00 Duo from banks and trust companies . . . . 38,542.43 Currency. 1,927.00 Gold .. '.: 30.00 Silver and other coin 3 70.56 Chocks and cash items . . 2,455.46 Total.$61,647.59 Liabilities. Capital stock paid In ...$11.964.00 Surplus fund. 1,500.00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid. 2.208.50 Individual deposits sub ject to check.30,966.95 Savings deposits. 8,594.18 Time certificates of de posit . 6,413.96 Total.$61,647.59 Stato of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg, ss. Before me came E. N. Mittle, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, Bays that the above aud foregoing statement Is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. E. N. Mittle, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of November, 1909. S. A. Fair, Notary Public. S. C. Correct?Attest: S. H. WEST, G. E. FAIREY, L. G. WEATHERS. Dirc-ctor?. THE COTTON MARKET. New York Fa'-tr-is. Open. Close January.14.50 14.43 March.14.75 14.67 May.14.93 14.82 July .14.80 14.' December.14.30 14.23 Or:ingeburg Market Local spots ?11 1-4 cents per pound. Receipts at Orangeburg. Tuesday.30 bal*s Wednesday.75 bales "A Knight For A Day" at the Academy of Music December 2. J LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What la Happening in the Country ! as Well as in the Cities and ' Ali the city banks are closed to day. i A good many turkeys will loose j their heada today. I AJ1 the city schools observe the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Today being Thanksgiving, Sims Book Store will be closed. There will be no delivery of city or rural mail today by the carriers. The supply of turkeys for Thanks giving were plentiful at fifteen cents per pound. The postoffice will only be opened from ten to eleven this morning for 1 the delivery of mail. MIsb Georgia Sims has gone on a. visit to relatives and friends in Char leston for a few days. I Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper and little daughter, Elizabeth, have gone on a visit to Charlotte, N. C. I Get a Majestic Souvenir Set of Ware at M. 0. Dantzler's store dur ! ing demonstration week, November 29 to December 4. The Times and Democrat will bo, closed up tight today, and all hands will take a holiday, so as to enjoy Thanksgiving Day. Lee Sing, who was recently oper ated upon at the Knowlton Hospital in Columbia, has returned to his j home in Orangeburg. Don't forget to attend the Ma jestic Range Demonstration at our store one week, November 29 to De cember 4.?M. O. Dantzler. Mr. M. B. Gray, of the Fork, has purchased a residence at Rowesvillo from Mrs. V. P. Shuler and will take up his abode in that town. I The conference of the Methodist Episcopal church Is now meeting in , this city. It will not get through with Its work before Monday. I Rev. J. D. Moore, of Columbia,. ' will hold a Sunday school institutc at the Norway Baptist church this evening and tomorrow evening. A much needed shower of rain j fell Monday night and Tuesday morn I ing. This has been a very ary fall, and a good, Boaklng rain is very much needed all over the county. The Roweavllle Cotton Oil Com pany plant Is running night and day, I trying to keep up with rush orders I and make room for tho immense j quantity of aeed being received, j Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hydrick, of I Rcwesvillo, have the sympathy of their many friends in their deep sor row because of the death of their infant daughter a few days ago. Mr. Thos. A. Izlar, of Charleston, Is in the city on a visit to his broth ers. He was warmly greeted on all sides by hosts of old friends who had not seen him for many years. Rev. J. C. Crouch, of Beaufort, was In tho city yesterday. Mr. Church resided here fore many years and has many frienls In the city who were glad to meet him again. We had the pleasure of meeting In town on Tuesday Mr. J. B. Bin nicker, of Hampton. Mr. Binnicker is a native of Orangeburg county, but has been living at Hampton for several years. Two 1-;. hops will preach in Qr angeburg next Sunday evening. It is not often that a town is honored on the same evening by sermons from Buch high church dignitaries as Bish ops Guerry and Hamilton. Mrs. J. C. Kennerly has gone to a hospital at Columbia for treat ment. She was accompanied by Dr. T. A. Jeffords and her husband, Mr. J. C. Kennerly. We hope she will soon be restored to complete health. Mr. W. K. Henerey, of Cope, was in the city yesterday. He Bays the people up his way were all kicking about the new schedule. The mail does not reach Cope now until after midday, and the rural mail is not delivered until the next day. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Murphy, of Trenton, N. J., are on a visit to Mr. J. W. Mason and family on Ame lia street. Mrs. Murphy is Mr. Ma son's mother, and we feel sure that she and Mr. Murphy both will enjoy our Southerjn climate. They will be here sometime. Drop in our store during our Ma jestic Demonstration Week, Novem ber 29 to December 4, and let us show you why the Great and Grand Majestic Range is tho best on earth. A Souvenir Set of Ware,- worth $S, given with every MajcKtic Range sold.?M. 0. Dantzler. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Dunton have our thanks for an Invitation to the concert at Claflin University on Tues day evening. Had it not been for u severe attack of lumbago, we would have been there. The concert last year was vory enjoyable and wo would like to have heard It again this year. We congratulate Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Dunton on the twenty-fifth anni versary of their management of Claf lin University. We are sure that no institution of its kind in the country has been under better discipline and management during the pant quarter of a century than Claflin University has been under Dr. and Mrs. Dun ton. Sold for Good Sum. "L. A. H.," writing from North, says "one of the heaviest bales of cotton ever sold at that place was bought by Mr. E. M. Livingston from Mr. J. T. Hall. The bale weighed 688 pounds and netted Mr. Hall $111.02, including the seed. The cotton brought $95.51 and the aeed $15.61. This beats the big bale sold by Borne gentlemen of Orangeburg."