The times and democrat. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, December 16, 1909, Image 2
Established in 1869.
VoL 40.No, 180
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Senator Aldrich says the 1907
panic cost the country two billions,
if it had not come as it did, the
speculators would now be building
a pyramid of values that would cost
four billions when It toppled over.
A long life does not necessarily
mean length of days. Many a per
son whoso age is quite patriarchal
may never have lived at all in the
true sense of the term?ho has only
existed. Certainly that is the case
if his years have "been unmarked by
industry, helpfulness and progress.
The 'man who lives well and whoso j
time is well spent lives long wheth- J
er his years are few or many.
To many people Christmas is a
burden because it means a well nigh
ruinous expense. It need not be and
it is a mistake to make it so. When
it is done it is really a departure
from'the" spirit of the occasion, for
Christmas was never designed to put
?a burden on anyone. Rather it Is
designed to relieve people of bur
dens and fill their hearts and homes
with joy and love.
What a mistake it is to reserve
all our eulogy of people until they
are dead. Many a man while liv
ing has hungered in vain for a few
words of recognition that would have
meant everything to him when strug
gling against discouraging odds,
?tut when he died eulogistic resolu
tions were unanimously paesod cred
iting him with all the virtues pos
sible for anyone to possess on earth
or in heaven.
The* Augusta Herald says: "The
Orangeburff . Times and Democrat
wants to know if Dr. Cook had nev
:er been to the pole how he could
tell nothing but water was there?
It should ask some man who knows
that New York contains many hous
es although he has never been there."
Before Dr. Cook said bo. did the
Herald know that there was noth
ing but water at the north pole?
If. it did, will the Herald please toll
us where it got its information from
when no one elso knew It?
Room at the Top.
Let no young man of industry
and perfect honesty despair because
his profession or calling is crowded.
Let him always remember that there
is room enough at the top, and that
the question whether he is ever to
reach the top, or rise above tho
crowd at the base of the pyramid,
will be- decided by the way in which
he. improves the first ten years in se
curing to himself a thorough knowl
edge of his profession, and a sound
moral and intellectual culture. ,
What is known as "poetic license"
gives a wide latitude for ideas and
expression, but occasionally a poet
oversteps the boundary and brings
upon himself the Kondemnation of
the public. If the explanation alleg
ed to have been made by William
WaLson, the English poet, for
the writing of "The Woman
with a Serpent's Tongue." is
correct, then he is guilty of a gross
breach of confidence and ungentle
manly conduct that will lower him
?considerably iu tho estimation of
those who wbo recognize the merits
of bis poetry but who also believe
that even a poet should observe so
cial amonitios and respect confidenc
es.
There is considerable truth in tb<"
old proverb that "if you keep your
business your business will keep
you." Many a man fa liisnehmrd
you." Many a man falls in busi
ness because he neglects t. and there
are scores of ways In which that
neglect is shown. Attention to oth
er things instead of business, dila
tory and slovenly methods, faulty
bookkeeping, neglect of advertising,
and bad habits, are sonic of the most
common ways by which a man shows
that he is not keeping his business.
When that is the case the business
soon refuses to keep the man. The
moral of all this Is clear to every
one in business or who is about to
?*ntcr business life.
Pew flowers have so responded
to cultivation as the chrysanthemum
which now is so popular through
the land. By careful selection and
hybridization the small unattractive
flower introduced in England by
Philip Miller a hundred and fifty
years ago has become a beautiful
flower noted for its wealth of blos
trom. Size, and richness of color.
It is emphatically an autumn flower
and so hardy that in perhaps most
places it blossoms generously out
of doors, though for best results,
indoor cultivation is generally need
ed in northern latitudes. In its
popularity the chrysanthemum
among the cultivated flowers of au
tumn holds the same position as
the golden-rod does among the wild
flowers of our land.
Still Pecking at Cook.
The partizans of Peary are moving
heaven and earth to discredit Dr.
Cook's claim that he discovered the
north pole, but so far they have
only' gotten a few liars and confess
ed bribe takers to attack his claim
tbat he is the first man who ever
reached the top of the earth. We
';?"o not know whether "he got there*
or not, but being a man of charac
ter and veracity, according to his
neighbors, we are bound to believe.
him when he says he did, unless
ttis statement is disproved by more
reputable witnesses than have yet
been brought against him by his
enemies. Let .us examine the men
who have been used to impeach the
veracity and reputation of Dr. Cook,
and we.will find a scurvy set who
seemed to be willing to swear to any
thing that they were paid to swear
to.
Take Barrials, the first fellow they
trotted-out. According to his own
statement, ho helped Dr. Cook for
a consideration, to fool the public
that he had as'ended to the top of
Mount McKinley. This fellow even
allowed himself to be taken in a
picture with Dr. Cook and printed
in Dr. Cook's book about Mount
McKinley with the statement that
it was taken at the top of the moun
tain. He allowed this statement to
stand until he was hunted up by
the enemies Of Dr. Cook' after he
had discovered the north pole, and
then Barrials comes out and Bays
Dr. Cook never ascended Mount Mc
Kinley, confessing of course that he
lied when he said Cook had ascend
ed the mountain. Of course he was
paid to say this. Now how much
confidence can be placed in such a
man as that?
Then they trot out two more wit
nesses in the person of one Duncan,
an insurance broker, and one Capt,
Loose, a navigator, who make af
fidavits just about the time that Dr.
Cook's records are due in Copen
hagen, that they helped Cook in
the faking of polar observations and
calculations. These affidavits were
bought, printed and circulated by the
New York Times, a paper that has
fought Cook ever since the Brooklyn
man kicked out of the traces several
years ago and cut loose from the
Peary expedition. How much these
two worthies were paid for their
affidavits is not stated, but that they
got a good round sum for making
them is the general opinion.
The mon who sold the afildavir?.
claim that Cook promised them four
thousand dollars for their work and
only paid several hundred dollars
of the sum promised, whereupon, in
the absence of Doctor Cook, they of
fered for sale the story of their pari
in the faking. According to their
own confession, they were willing
to lie for Dr. Cook if he would Jon
tlnue to pay them, but when he quit
paying them they lied for The Times,
which no doubt paid them well for
so doing. What confidence can be
placed in such witnesses as Duncan
and Loose?
Following Duncan and Loose
comes tho announcement from one
Wack, Dr. Cook's personal lawyer,
that he had severed relations with
his client. . This was received as
new evidence by Cook's enemies that
he was a fakir, but it turns out, ac
cording to Wack's own statement,
that Dr. Cook had cut loose fromHiim
by refusing to communicate with him
for ten days or more, and that Mrs.
Cook had virtually dismissed him a
week or more, before Wack came
forward to testify against Dr. Cook,
because ho refused longer to be bled
by Wack. What kind of a witness
would you oall Wack? Dr. Cook
should thank his stars for getting
rid of such a lawyer as Wack.
The bringing forth of such men
as descril>ed above to discredit Dr.
Cook, increases our faith in the man
and his claims. The character of
these witnesses show the desperate
efforts the friends of Peary are mak
ing to ruin the character of the man
who beat him to the north pole.
It is evident to us, whose faith in
Dr. Cook has something to base itself
upon, that the doctor is something
of a strategist If not a scientist. It
may be that, he wanted the calcula
tions of Captain Loose to use as a
cheek on his own observations. It
may be that he was laying a trap
for his enemies. At all hazards,
Dr. Cook has many staunch friends
and believers, and these Will re
main steadfast pending the report
from Copenhagen.
lUch and Poor Crimiuab*.
If a poor man impelled by his
poverty succumbs to temptation and
robs a wood pile or coal yard to
keep his family from freezing in
the cold winter time, be is regard
ed as a terrible example of human
depravity, und if he is caught he
is usually speedily sentenced to pris
on. .There is no motion for a new
trial, neither are efforts made to have
the sentencesuspended or the pris
on term shortened on some flimsy
pretense. Is this because the man
is poor and therefore a stern ex
ample must be made of him?
But if the wrong doer happens
to be a member of a gigantic trust
tbat has robbed the public not to
stave off poverty, but to swell al
ready gigantic fortunes, all the ma
cbinery possible is set in motion to
prevent a trial or, if that cannot be
prevented, to secure his acquittal ]
through some legal technicality. If, j
in spite of all efforts put forth, the
man is found guilty then still more
machinery operates to prevent the
law taking its course.
Such inequality of justice is too
often seen, and it breeds discontent
and gives color to the idea that
there is one law for the rich and
another for the poor, especially when
the poor criminal is sent to prison,
while the trust criminal, if pro
nounced guilty, is let off with a
fine which he can at once pay with
out feeling tho loss. Before the
law. in practice as well as in the
ory, there should bo no difference
between rich and poor.
CLASHED COLUMN
One-half Cent a Word
Found Notices Free.
For Sale?A young mare; gentle
driver. C. I. Green, M.D. 11-25-13
For Sale?The Chiavette residence
on Uroughton street. Apply to
L. K. Sturkie. Attorney. 12-9-61
For Sale?One cotton seed crusher.
Apply to J. W. Smoak, Orange
bury. S. C. 12-16-6t
Wanted?to Bell, a valuable plan
tation of about 200 acres, about
7 miles from Orangeburg. Ap
ply at 'his office.
We are cutting 50 or 60 acros of
long leaf yellow pine 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 50 E. Glover St. Two
story house with sewerage and
water works. Large lot and good
outbuildings. Apply to the prem
ises. 10-14-3 m*
For Sale?Having discontinued the
hauling. of..freight..fpr the County
Dispensary Board, have for sal? 10
mules; any one in the market can
save money by seeing R. J. Jef
fords, 110 Whitman St., Orange
bnrg, S. C. 12-6-tf
Red Polled Cattle^ Berkshire Hog*
and Angora Goats. Breeders. W
R. Clifton, Waco. Texas.
Salesmen?Best commission offer ob
earth. New, all rotailerB, sam
ples. Coat pockot. "Very Proflta
able," Iowa City, Iowa.
A $3.50 Razor prepaid by mail $1;
Sells everywhere for $3.50; money
back if not perfectly satisfied. J.
Andorson, 380 W- Garden, Pen
sacola, Fla.
Wanted to Buy?Hides, Furs, Wool,
beeswax, tallow, Bcrap ' iron, co*
peas. Write for prices. Craw
ford Co., 508-510 Reynold St.
Augusta, Ga.
Typewriters?Speck1.1 low prices oi
rebuilt and second-hand machines
all kinds, for fall trade. Write
for price list. General Supply
Company, Dept. O, Augusta, Ga,
Pretty Kimnos for Christmas, whole
sale price, less than material costs
you, $1.15, $1.65, $1.95, deliver
ed post paid; free samples. Herr
Mfg. Co., Dept N, 2806 Dowling
St., Denver, Colo.
5-shot Krag Rifles, $3, 43 calibre;
in first class shape. Just the thing
for hunting. Cartridges 75c per
box of 25. No charge for -pack
ing. Sent by freight or express
on receipt of price. A. W. Lieb
& Son. Williamsport, Pa.
If you are sick or ailing and have
failed to find relief,- write
to me at once. Give name, age,
sex, color of hair and eyes, most
troublesome symptoms. 4c post
age. Dr. J. C. Batdorf, 39 dlag.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Men, Men, Read?We have a scheme
(auxiliary to M. O. and Adv. busi
ness) by which you can make mil
lions. Can bo started spare time
on few dollurs capital. Address,
Jos. A. Byers Co., Dept. 4, 512
Woodvale, Johnstown, Pa.
When medicine fails you, I will take
your case. Rheumatism, indiges
tion, liver, kidney and sexual dis
orders permanently eradicated bj
natural means. Write for litera
ture, confidential, free and inter
esting. C. Gullen Howerton, F. S.
Durham, N. C.
Young Ladies and girls over 14 year?
of age can secure steady and profit
able employment and be taught tc
make cigars. Will bo paid whlh
learning, good, cheap board cai
be secured near tho factory. An;
girl can make from $C to $12 per
week (some much more) after
learning. We need 500 young la
dies Immediately. Apply to Seid
enburg & Co., Opposite Union De
pot, Charleston, S. C.
File County Claims.
Notice is hereby given that all
claims against the county must be
filed with the Clerk of the Super
visor ten (10) days before the
meeting of the County Board, which
will be on Monday. January 3rd,
1910.
lu. E. Zeigler,
12-15-31 Clerk. Supervisor.
Horse I/Ost.
Lost, on last Saturday night, a
roan pony horse. When last sivn
had on rope halter. Any informa
tion of the horse will be gladly re
ceived by
Cardner Gates,
12-10-H Cameron. S. C.
OAS TUBERCUIX>SLS BE CURED".
According to Statement Issued bj
the Michigan Department oi
Health, It Can Be Cured and Pre
vented.
I. the undersigned, hereby certl
fy that I have suffered slightly foi
several 5'ears, and endured pains and
spitting of blood from tuberculosb
for the past year. Having taken th*
Saastamoinen Remedy for ihre* |
months, I feel myself perfectly well
Two doctors, after careful examina
tions, have pronounced me fully re
covered.
(Signed) -
For testimonials and terms, writ*
. .The Saastamoinen Remedy Co.,.
South Ran?c, Mich.
L. M. Power, M. D.. in charge.
TUE NEW FERTILIZER.
A discovery of far-reaching impor
tance to the farmers of the South io
the new fertilizer which has been
perfected on one of the islands near
Charleston, S. C. It has long been
knerwn-that lime is-an essential fooe
for plants ? of--all-kinds and-that the}
cannot live when it has been exhaust
ed from the soil. It has also been
known that old worn-out lands are
extremely deficient In lime, and thai
sour, badly-drained lands have their
lime la a for mthat is not usable by
growing crops.
Farmers' Bulletin No. 124, ?. 8
Dept of Agriculture, says: -'Al
the applications of lime increased the
yields ? ? The best yields were
obtained with the lime in the form
of carbonate, the finely ground oye
ter shells standing first * ? Lim*
with fertilizer was more profitable
than depending upon fertilizer
alone." ? s
This new fertilizer which present*
lime in its most usable form Is mad?
by a new process of burning oyster
shells and using a burner that can
supply potash. The result ie a high
grade fertilizer costing the consum
er only $7.00 per ton. It reclaims
worn-out lands in a marvelous man
ner if applied broadcast two month?
ahead of ammoniated goods. Iff
sweetening effects, on sour lands It
almost' magical. Charleston "freight
rates apply on this new fertilizer
The factory is located on Young'e
Island, S. C, but all letters should
be addressed to E. L. Commlns, Sale;:
Agent, Meggetts, 8. C. Free descrip
tive circulars will be sent to any one
on request.
.
LlVINfiSTON & CO.
BUYERS OF
COTTON SEED
AND
I COW PEAS
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I We Pay Highest Market
Prices
Warehouse A. C. L. Tracks
\\ Office 21 Brought?n Street
j| Phone 307
A Feather in Our Cap
Is our system of curling and dyeing feathera. Bm
we have many other feathers in our oap. We excel
in cleaning and dyeing Gloves, Lace Curtains, all kinds
of d^83 goods, and even Carpets. We never injur?
the finest fabrics. Our work is the best Our pries
moderate. A posta 1 will bring them.
THE W. S. COPLESTON CO.
89 Society Street,
CHARLESTON, S. C
Local and Lone Distance 'Phone.
Cotton Going Up and
Dry Good Cheap
5,000 yards Sea Island, only.Cc per yard
3,000 yards Apron Ginghams, only.5c per yeard
$15.00 Coat Suits, now.$10 48
A full line of Art Squares aud Rugs. Call at our store while out
shopping and be iouvinced of the fact.
Orangeburg Dry Goods
Company
Let
House of McNamara 1
Head Your Christ
mas Shopping List, j
What more natural than to go to
the Men's Shop for those things in
tended for your Gentlemen Friends.
It is our business to know what will
please Men and Boye, and we do.
Let us suggest such useful gifts as:
Bath Robes.$3.50 to 910.00
SmokingJockets.. .. 5.00 to 7.50
Gloves... . 1.00 to 3.00
Collar Bags.. .. ..1.25to 2.00
Scarf Cases.. ..... 1.25 to 2.00
SUk Neckwear.. .. .50 to &O0
Silk Mufflers.1.00 to 2JJ0
Silk Suspenders.75 to 1JS0
Silk Umbrellas...... &50 to 5.00
Fancy Vests.. .... 2.50 to 5.00
Knpv~niieimer Suite, and Overcoats.
Regal Shoes and Stetson Hats.
We take pleasure in showing what we have.
The Houseof McNamara
*0O-6><
Great Holiday Sale
Morris Mirmow--The Golden Rule Store
This Great Holiday Sale is creating quite a sensation with the
shopping public. Of course you read our big advertisement in which
we itemized our several great bar-gains, which were bought, some as
low cs 40 cents on the dollar, and are offered In this Great Holiday
Sale at this great reduction.
SANTA CLAUS IN TAE ANNEX ?
Tbonsands of Articles to Interest Yoo
It is fun to see tho children admiring Santa Claus in the Annex.
Come and see us. Ton will be more than pleased.
Great Holiday Sale
MORRIS MIRMOW'S THE GOLDEN RULE STORE
32 Russell Street Orangeburg, S. C.
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 charge.
Make your selection NOW before stock is picked over. Purchases laid aside
until called for.
JNO. T. WISE
50 E. Russell St jeweler and optician Orangeburg, S. C.