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Established in 1869. VoL 40 . No. 1150 Published Three Times a Week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Entered as second-class matter Jan. ft, 19?D, at the postofflce at Or aoge-burg, S. C, under the Act of Congress of March, 1879. Jos. L. Sims, Editor and Proprietor. Jas. Iziar Sims - Associate Editor. Subscription' Rates. One Year.$1.50 Six Months.75 Threo Months.40 Advertising Rates furnished on application. Remittances should be made by check, money order, registered let ters, or express- orders, payable, to i The Times and Democrat, Orangc burg. S. C. It takes an athlete for the next t'j rce weeks to be a post office clerk or carrier. The new canals reported on Mars indicate that they also pass river and harbor bills up there. Most any kind of old testimony ???1 do to convict Dr. Cook in the estimation of some people. The stingy man will find that the ?cheapest way out of It for him is to take a vacation for the coming ten days; Shivering Wall street, finding no * direct reference to the Ten Com mandments in the Taft message, takes courage. Wall street seemed to find out about the message some days In ad vance. There must be some leaks ?i? the ship of State. The work of turning flour bar rels into easy chairs, and corn cobs into pin cushions now constitutes, the leading American industry. Carrie Nation has just smashed S50 worth of liquor in Washington with her hatchet, but we refrain :rom comment on so dry a subject. This is supposed to be an econom ical Congress and yet they are talk ing of a billion dollar appropriation. Uncle Sam is a gay old spender, sure. Congress will kill the postal sav ungj? bank bill, it is predicted. 13 thrift so common a virtue that we can afford to throw it into the .dust heap? . Another bicycle endurance race parted, the principal motive of which appears to be to see now near a man can come to killing himself; and yet not do it. This idea of issuing bonds for waterways isn't bad. Posterity Is ?j;oing to have altogether too much' f?n if we don't lay outcome stunts-In the way of debts to pay. The Times and Democrat still has: faith in Dr. Cook. All tho testi mony against him is sworn to by a lot of bribe takers and liars, accord ing to their own confession. When we rise in revolt against our oppressors that produce the high cost of living., the first big object of attack would seem to be the hen coop rather than the trusts. New comets are discovered fre quently, and we do not share the fears our fathers entertained about a collission. This universe is no ?one horse, single track railroad. The newly appointed minister to China. W. J. Calhoun, should take to heart the eternally profitable ad vice of the popular song. "You may took and you may listen, but mum's ihe world." The appetite grows by what it fee^is on. Perhaps this is one rea son why the Sugar Trust, not con tent with the advantago the duty on sugar gave it. increased its profits by swindling the government. Lloyd George and Winston Church bill irr their fight against the dukes, aarls and barons may never, hope to gain the favor of those American women who are willing to purchase a gilded coronet with a fortune. Capt. Loose, who swears most fiercely against Dr. Cook, according to his own confession, is a bribe ?taker and liar. And yot on tho tes timony of such men as this we are asked to believe that Dr. Cook is a liar. How is it possible for a business man to make his business a success unless he lets people know, that he is in business? That means publici ty. And how is a man to gaiu that publicity and thereby attain the ^access he wants unless he adver tises? This is the second try at reform ing the game that the foot bail re visers have had, and if they don't make it connect less directly with .the undertaker, the 'colleges may get up the nerve to say that they exist to prepare men for business, and not for the graveyard. Wo should be extremely careful bow we speak to or act towards a boy or girl. Harsh or unkind words act! acts or a suspicious attitudo may send them on a downward path. A cheering, helpful word, a little kindly act. and a spirit of confidence may on the other hand prove a pow erful incentive to right doing and altimate success. Waat to Protect Trust?. There seems to be no limit to the reactionary policies of the present administration. The power compa nies which seek perpetual franchises are relying "on the favor of Secretary Baliinger, the .n?nciers who want a central bank have secured the en dorsement of President Taft, as have also the ship owners "who want a sub sidy. And now comes Attorney Gen eral Wickersham and outlines a scheme for turning over, to the con trol of the general govt-rnmeat all ? corporations doing an interstate bus iness. He proposes national incor poration and adds that if such a law demonstrates its value it may. be wise ultimately to prohibit State corporations from engaging in Inter state commerce. The Commoner says this is the most gigantic- step yet 'proposed'in the direction of centralization. That this new scheme Is not advanced in the interest of the people but in tht interest of the corporations is evi dent from '-Mr. wickersham*S state ment that the government "must provide means of enabling co-opera tive enterprises to engage freely in interstate and foreign commerce without interference by State action, which fetters, confines and destroys the possibility of such free pursuit." To prevent "interference by State action'?this is tho whole purpose of national incorporation. Surely the- Democrats can present a united front against this menace to the authority exercised by the State. The Democratic plan is to add fed eral regulation to State regulation .but Mr. Wickersham proposes to substitute federal regulation for State regulation. The Democratic plan of requiring a federal license, not for all corporations but for large ones, preserves State authority and ! supplements it with federal super . vision, but the administration's plan contesplates the abolition of State regulation entirely. Tho predatory corporations seem to prefer to risk an Aid rich-Cannon kind of federal regulation to regulate by the poo pie through thejtr State- legislatures. The Christmas Oratorio. More than a century and a half have flown since the great Cnrist mas oratorio, Handel's "Messiah," was written, but the music, like the theme, will never die. Rather, like its theme again, it grows more popular with the passing years. It was first given in Dublin for the cause of charity, for Handel had a specially warm spot in his heart for the Irish people, and he was never happier than when helping the poor and needy. When writing the ora torio, which has for its theme the advent of the Messiah, it seemed as if Handel was inspired. So transported was his soul that he says "I did think I saw all heaven before me, and the great God him self." The sublime grandeur of the Hallelujah Chorus touches the emo tions of well night every hearer. As is well known the audience invari ably rises when this choroua is sung. This custom dates back to the first time George II of England heard It. He was so affected by the wondrous majesty of its music that he.leaped to his feet and remained standing, the audience, of-course; following example. Many hundreds of choirs in America and England repeat the joyful and sublime strains of the Messiah at every Christmastide. Tho Glamor of Distance. It is often amusing to see how people will deceive themselves into thinking that they -get better goods by going away from home. People will go to the big cities, join in the dopartment store mob to the loss of their Lime and temper, carry heavy bundles about the streets and into the trains, and return with ar ticles that could be had just as well at home. Examined by the sober light of second thought, they often prove unsatisfactory, but bought at a distance they can't be returned, save perhaps by a prohibitive amount of time and trouble. People do not always stop to think that the mer chants in their home towns have made marvellous advauces within a few years. They are as keenly alive to the need of keeping up with the fashions us anyone. They have reg ular clearance sales to get rid of old goods, and it is no more pos sible for them to carry back num ber stylos than it is for the big city competitor. Therefore, why not pat ronize the home merchant, who will see to it that you get satisfaction if the goods are not what is represent ed? Another Revolution. When Louis XVI of France heard of the cupturo of the Bastille he exclaimed, "It is an insurrection, ' to which one of the attendant nobles replied, "Sir. it is a revolution." That revolution was brought about by the nobles through their abuse of power extending over a long period. Now, if all signs do not fail, the English nobles by their insane re jection of tho budget have precipi tated a revolution which will be uono the leas effective for being wrought with ballots instead of bul lets. By the end of .January it will be known whether by the triumph of the lords the bands of the politi cal clock aro to be set back L'uO years or whether by the triumph of the commons they will hi- measura bly set forward. The prospect is that they will bo set forward and tho special prvilleges of the house of lords bo considerably shorn and perhaps extinguished. It has been published over big head lines in the newspapers that Dr. Frederick A. Cook's personal lawyer, Henry Wellington Wack, has Severed relations With his client. .Mr. Wack intimated that ho quit Dr. Cook, but the fact seems to be that Dr. Cook quit Mr. Wack. For some weeks Dr. Cook has refused to buswer Mr. Wack's [letters to Wack Was Fired. him, which, taken in connection with the othor fact that Mrs. Cook over a week ago wrote Mr, Week to discontinue air-expense on the Docjtor's account, would indicate that Dr. Cook wanted to get rid of Mr. Wack, but it seems to have taken that individual ten days or more to realize it. CLASSIFIED COLUMNi One-half Cent a Word Found Notices Free. ?For Sale?A young mare; gentle | driver. C. I. Green, M.D. 11-25-13 ' ?_ I For, Solo?Two horses. Apply to j " Dr. J. T. Carter, Bowman. S. C. -.-?i-??t ? For Sale?The Chiavctte- residence on'Broughton street: Apply to L. K. .Sturkie, Attorney. 12-9-61 Wanted?to - sell, a valuable 'plan tation of about 200 acres, about 7 mil??s from Orangeburg. Ap ply at this office. We are cutting 50 or 60 acres of long leaf yellow pihV and are pre pared to fill orders on short no tice. Kittrell & Cleckley, Cope, S. C. 12-4-tf For Sale or Rent?One house and lot, ? located at 60VE. Glover St. Twc ?story house with sewerage and water works. Large lot and good outbuildings. Apply to the prem ises. 10-14^2m? For Sale?Having discontinued the hauling of freight for the County] Dispensary Board, have for Sil? 10 mules; any one in the market can save money by seeing R. J. Jef fords. 110 Whitman St., Orange burg, S. C. 12-6-tf Notice. A special teachers' examination will be held at the Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 7, beginning at 9 o'clock a. m. Teachers Interested will please remember this and be on hand. L. W. Livingston, Co. Supt. Ed.; O. C Executor's Sale Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 30th day of Decem ber, 1909, the undersigned will sell at the Culler place, in the county of Calhoun, in said State, the fol lowing machinery belonging to the estate of the late John L. Moorer. One 20-hors boiler; one 15-horse engine; two gins, one Winship cot ton press; shafting, pulley, etc Sale will begin at 11 o'clock a. m.. on that day. Terms, cash. ?ALSO? On the same day at the planta tion of the late Henry Moorer, in the county of Orangoburg, we will sell immediately after the above sale: One 15-horse power boiler; one engine; one gin; one Boss cot ton press; one cane mjlll, shafting, pulleys, etc. Terms, cash. W. E. FOGLE, C. W. CULLER. WM. L. GLAZE, Executors of John L. Moorer, De ceased. 12-14-2t For Six Months his Suffering was Beyond Words?One Mass of Irri tation and Itching was Dreadful Slept Only from Sheer Exhaustion ?Almost Out of His Mind?After 24 Hours' Use of Cuticura Slept Like an Infant and Then was CURED IN ONE MONTH BY CUTICURA REMEDIES "T nm gev^nty-gfvn ycers eld .r^d one day, some years ago, I foil from a step-laddor, bruising my heel. Ina few days I could not walk. I called in a doctor and inside of a week erysip elas set in. The doctor had not cured me of that when I was taken with eczema from brad to foot. I was sick for six months and what I suffered tongue could not tell. I could net pleep day or night Ixrcauso of that dread ful itching; when I did sleep it was from ?heer exhaustion. I was one mass of Irritation; it. was even in my scalp. The doctor's medicine seemed to muke me worse and I was ulm<>*t out of my mind. I read of Cuticura and sent my wile to the druggist, who was a member of my ' lodge of Odd Fellows, for a set of the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent. I use<l them por Eistently for twenty-four hours. 'I bat night I slept like an infant, tho first Bolid night's sleep I had had for six months. I was not afraid t<> u*o plenty of Cuticura Ointment und Cuticura Soup with hot water and in a week's time I was able to put on my clothes again. In a month I was cured. From that day to this 1 cannot pnii.se the Cuticura Remedies too highly. 1 may add that 1 have a very heavy head of hair which I owe to Cuticura. W. Harrison Smith. R.F.D. 2, Mt. Kisoo, N. Y.. Feb. :t, 'OS." A single set of the Cuticura Remedies is often sufficient for the treatment rf the most torturing, disfiguring, itching, burning and scaly humors, eczemas, rashes ami irritations, with loss of hair, from infancy to age, when all other rem edies fail. Guaranteed absolutely pure and may be used from the hour of1 birth. Ciitlnira Soap (SSe.), Olnturnt (50c.). It>-o!v?nt (SOo. Mid chocolate Cottnl Pill* cJSc.), mt sold tbroucbout tii>- world. Potter Onus .t Chcra. Corp.. Sulc Props.. I?7 Coliimtitu Avr., IJoMon. ad~Mo.i!?l l"rce. Cuticura UuoL u.i Skm Disease* UPHOLSTERY Furniture of all kinds?Antique specialty and one thousand sam ples bear inspection?Work to or der and on time. Also organs and pianos. r\?T~>_X. O T>_X. The Holiday Season is fast approaching, and Gifts! Xmas Gifts is the universal watchword. What shall I give? We can help you solve this problem and are prepared to do so by show ing you a large and beautiful array of Xmas novelties, Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, etc. Something for young and old, rich and poor, father, mother, brother, sister and even for your sweetheart. Engraving done free of change. Make your selection NOW before stock is picked over. Purchases laid aside until called for. 50 E. Russell St. JNO. T. WISE JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Orangeburg, S. C WHAT EQUIT ABLELI FE INSURANCE HAS DONE FOR WOMEN Made it possible for a woman to educate ber little ones. Made it possible for for a woman to lift the mortgage and save the home. Made it possible for a woman to continue her husband's business. Made it possiblo for the girls and boys to finish their, college education. Made It possible for a woman to enjoy peace of mind and feel no apprehension because her husband wus living up to his income. These and a hundred other possibilities show what life insurance has done for other women. You can. make it do something for YOU. Send now, to day for particulars of a pian that will interest you, and which may be the first step to ward comfort and financial inde pendence in your later years. Write, phone or call. Zeiffler- & JMbble Hacker Mfg. Company Charleston, S. C. MANUFACTURERS DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS. R. C. KING ?THE FURNITURE MAN" 'Tis all people's duty and most people's pleasure to make home com fortable and attractive. CALL ON R. C. KING AM) LET HIM ASSIST YOU He has a full line .of new Furni ture to pich from, the quality, de sign and finish of which will meas ure up to the highest expectation of the closest observer. This furni ture is going at close prices and on BALFSTEKS, COLUMN'S AND ETC reasonable terms. WINDOW AND DOOR SCREENS. Academy of Music. Come before the rush is on and befori' the goods have all be+.?u pick ed over, and select what you want. "The quality is remem bered after the price is long forgotten." 0? and U2 E. Russell St. f JL-a ? ?Mf ?a?ttoa?0*' ? o <? < o ??????? Christmas is WHAT ABOUT YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS KHOMOM?M>MiMMMM?M>M?MM?t?t>MMMtM Let us make a few suggestions her?; How about a pair of Zeigler Bro.'s Shoes for your wife, mother or sister? A pair of Walking Shoes for the little girls, black, red or tan tops, all sizes. Ralston $J Shoos for men. "Mastorpieco" Shoes for boys; a pair or lovely bed room Slippers for lady folks; a Hat or Cap for men or boys; a handsome Suit of Clothes or Overcoat; a pair at <;1ovoh for every member of the family; a Sweater or Cloak for ladies or misses; a pretty Necktie to matcfe any suit; a nice Silk or linen Handkerchief is all right; a Rug which will add to any home. Get a Trunk or Dress Suit Case for your friend or neighbor. Now, we have cut the prices right; call and let as help you make your choice Geo. V Zeigler, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Dec. 15th. A Comedy Sketch Wednesday ,'Cash Prices On 'Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes, Hardware, In fact general merchandise also highest cash prices on PEAS see L B. BOLIN, NEESES, S. C. ???>o??o?o?6oa< -mr*<t VoyrO^?-^0<P< NEIL LITDHFBELD TRIO Prosente m "Down on Brook Farm. LUZIANNE COFFEE l*rtce? 75, 50 wad 25 cent*;. Pleases Everybody Its quality is right Its flavor is right.' Its price is right. IT IS ALL, RIGHT It sulls bp the car-load? other coffees bp the cast 25c. I-pound can. At any reliable grocers THE REI1Y - TAYLOR ? C? .';.-|J4Jl.;. ' rVEVV ORLEANS U.S.A. f Post Cards at Sims Book Store.