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BRANCHVfLLE LETTER ahl w. j. zeiglbr nominated for l^islatxtre. Railroad Officials Confer With Mem bers of Town 'Council in Regard to Depot.?Other News. Branchville, June 27th?Special: In responce to a call by the Pres ident a meeting of the oranchville Democratic Club was he.a Saturday afternoon in the Town Hall for the purpose of nominating a man to make the campaign in Orangeburg . County for the Legislature). The meeting was largely attended and several nomination were made. Mr. W. J. Zeigler was decided on as being the logical man to make the race and the Club unanimously agreed to. support Mr. Zeigler at Branchville and to use all their in fluence in the county for him. Mr. Zeigler is a man that enjoys the re spect of every citizen in the south ern porvion of the county, a man of high character and being a success ful farmer, will, no doubt, not only he able to represent the business element of the County but will be able from a standpoint of experience to get the best results obtainable for the farmers of Orangeburg County. Confer With Town Council. The officials of the Southern rail way met the members of the Town Council at the old depot Saturday morning and submitted new plana for the erection of a new freight depot and for the reconstruction and rearrangement of the old passenger depot. The council seems to agree will the officials as to the freight de pot and seem to think that the new brick freight deport which the offi cials have promises will meet the' demands of the public in Branch Yille, but they do not think and are not disposed to accept the plans sub mitted for' the passenger depot . which could be carried out by the Railroad Company at an expenditure of several hundred dollars. On the ?contrary, the Council knows that they are entitled to have good ac commodations at the hands of the Railway Company here and intend to contend for what they think is right and fair in the matter. Rainfall Very Heavy. The rainfall In the vicinity of Branchville has been very heavy for the past week or ten days and the farmers are beginning to get blue over the conditions of the crops. Up to the comencement of the rainy spell the crops were in splendid con dition but the ground is so wet at present, until it will be several days before the fields will ,be dry enough for working. McKenzie-Black. A marriage of considerable inter est to the people of Branchville was that Sunday afternoon of Miss Lil lian Black to Mr. L. C. McKenzie. The marriage was performed at the borne of the bride's sister, Mrs. F. P; Bellinger, in the presence of the family and a few friends. Rev. Al len McFarlen, of the Methodist church, was the officiating officer. The groom is in business at Ehr harts. The bride and groom left tbat night for the Isle of Palms, where they will spend their honey moon, after which they will make their future home at Ehrardt. The best wishes of the community go out for this popular young cople. Bruce-Berry. Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. F. A. Bruce, Miss Leila Berry was married to Mr. J. R. C. Bruce. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Allen McFarlen, of the Methodist church. The brldo is a young lady of high character and one who had a great many friends. The groom is a gentleman of good qualities, who is well identified with the people of Branchville in a busi ness and social way. He is a mem ber of the firm of F. A. Bruce & Bro. and does a good mercantile business. The young couple will make their fu ture home in Branchville where their many friends wish' them much hap piness. MAKES FINE RUN. Orangcburg Hook and Ladder Great ly Admired. The Qrangeburg correspondent to the State says: Capt. T. 0. S. Dibble, fire chief, returned from the fire men's tournament at Surnter today with the Elliott Hook and Ladder Fire Company Squad. Capt. Dbible was reelected treasurer of the State association, but what the captain was chiefly delighted with was the magnificient showing made by the Orangeburg representatives with their handsome truck and horses. The crowds at Sumter were amaz ed at the wonderful speed made by the Elliotts in an exhibition run. The Orangeburg truck did not enter any of the races for the reason that there were no other fire apparatus at the tournament that was in their class. The races were between reels and not between hook and ladder trucks. In an exhibition run the Elliots made a 200-yards dash, from a .standstill in IS seconds, as against 15 seconds made by the fastest reel in the races. The Orangeburg truck carried a full load and weighed over 2.000 moro pounds than the prize winning reel wagon. Taken Sick Abroad. iA cablegram has been received from Berlin stating that L>ado-e Rich of Blackville, who accompani ed Phii.p Rich of this city and M. Jaracky of St. Matthews on a trip to Baden, Germany, for their health, is critically ill at a sanitarium in Berlin. Mr. Rich has been at thi? J hospital for about ten days taking treatment ani the cable was sent j by the attending physician. THE NEW ?T?DGE. Who Will Take, the Place of Judge Chas. G. Dantzlr? The Orangeburg correspondent of the News and Courier says: "How and by whom the vacancy, now existing iu the roster of Circuit Judges of the State, and caused by the death of the lamented Charles G. Dantzler, will be filled is receiv ing considerable attention heiv nt the hands of those most intoiested. Because of the profound respect entertained from the memory ot the deceased Judge, there has been no unseemly haste in this matter, nor Is there likely to be any scramble for the position by his brethren of the Bar of this county. But the va cancy must be rilled and omeoiie must be willing to accept; there fore, several names have been can vassed, and among thorn, it is un derstood, are those of Solicitor Hil debrand and Judge of Probate Robt. E. Copes, who would accept "the offi ce at the hands of the Legislature. There seems to be some difference of opinion as to the power of the Governor in the premises. Shall he appoint for a definite time, i. e., until the convening of the Legisla ture next January, or is the case covered by the provisions of the Act authorizing the appointment of the special Judge? Both of the gentlemen named now hold public office, and it is doubtful if either would resign to secure the appointment for a brief period. This, however, is not now known definitely, but will be disclosed in a short time if rumors heard upon the streets are correct. Whether or not this Bar will con sider the question of an appointee in formal meeting is not known by the correspondent, but further rumor has it that there will be no formal consideration of the matter by the Bar, and that individual members will be left absolutely free, to en dorse whom they may see fit. But, after all, Orangeburg is only a part of the 1st circuit, and the re port here is to the effect that Mr. Legare Walker, of Summerville, will seek the Judgeship, and there may be still some others. The outcome is awaited with interest." MEETINGS ARRANGED. Orangeburg County Democratic Com mittee Fixes Dates. Saturday morning the committee appointed by the County Democratic Executive Committee met and plan ned the itinerary for the campaign this summer. The committee con sisted of: Robert Lide, W. L. Glaze, W. L. Glaze. J. W. Mack, W. S. Barton, Jr., and J. L. Dukes. The dates have been arranged as fol lows: First Week. ' Orangeburg?Tuesday night, July 26th. . Bowman?Wednesday, July -27th. Branchville?Thurday, July 28th. Canaan?Friday, July 29th. Second Week. Elloree?Tuesday, August 9tb. North Providence ? Wednesday, August 10th. Holly Hill?Thursday, August 11. Eutawville?Friday, August 12. Third Wreek. North?Tuesday, August 23rd. Springfield?Wednesday, Augu3t 24th. Norway?Thursday, August 25tb. Pine Hill?Friday, August 26th. The County Executive Committee have appointed the following com mittees to serve in conection with the State campaign meeting in Or angeburg on Wednesday, July 20: On arrangements?G. L. Salley, R. E. Copes, J. S. Bowman, J. H. Claffy and T. M. McMichael. On reception?B. H. Mess, J. H. Dukes, D. O. Herbert, J. W. Mack, A. M. Salley, T. R. McCants, R. F. Dukes, Dr. A. W. Browning, W. P. Stroman, A. A. Dantzler, W. S. Bar [ton, Jr., Dr. T. A. Odom, Geo. W. Reeves, J. C. Hayden and F. A. j Wolfe. Return from Shoot. The rifle team of the local com pany that went to Charleston last week were: Capt. J. H. Claffy, Lieut. F. F. Pooser, D. C. Hayden, Harold Zeigler, Sheldon Segrest, Pill Palm er, Mike Palmer and Fred Boylestou. This team competed with teams from other companies of the 3rd Regi ment. Out of all the competitors 20 will be chosen to return to Charles ton in Augusta and shoot in com petition with forty more men of the First and Second Regiments. Of this sixty, eighteen will I>p selected to go to Camp Perry. Lieut. F. 1'. Pooser has already been chosen a:; one to return in August as a repre sentative of the Regiment, and Sei geant Hayden will also probably go. Will Make Trip. The mosquito fleet of the Orange burg Motor Boat club will at an ear ly date make a cruise down the Ed isto river to Charleston. A success ful run was accomplished by this celebrated fleet last summer under the command of Admiral John Cart and Commodore William L. Glover. The Charleston Yacht club will ten der this fleet a reception when they reach the city by the sea. The trip is expected to be made on good schedule time and a most enjoya ble time is anticipated. Seeks a Paron. The two negro lawyers, Jacob Moorer and John Adams held a con ference here Saturday and aB a re sult are seeking signatures for a pe tition to Gov. Ansel asking that Pink Franklin's sentence be com muted to jlife imprisonment. It will be easily remembered that Franklin is the negro that shot Con stable Valentine, and since his sen tence has appealed to. both the State Supreme Court, and the United Slates Supreme Court. LIME ON THE FARMS USE GREATLY INCREASED IN RECENT YEARS. Experiments by Government Experts tnd by Individuals Show its Great .. Value. Realization by the farmers of the southeast of the great benefits to be secured by the use of agricultural lime and a consequent rapid in-' crease in the consumption of that product are indicated in the report of the freight traffic department of the Southern railway company for' May. The report shows that points turning out this product at points on the Southern railway in Virginia now have a daily capacity of 3,000 barrels and that additions and im provements now in progress and prospect will increase this output to 5,000 barrels daily in a short time, while only a few years ago the en tire capacity was 75 barrels a day. The use of agricultural lime and its beneflcient effects, particularly on sour soil lacking nitrogen and con sequently delcient in plant food, is attracting the attention of soilex perts and agricultural writers as are few other subjects at this time. A most interesting paper showing the good effects to be obtaintd, entitled "Bulletin No. 1, ' has been issued by the Virginia Truck Experiment sta tion, located at Norfolk. A num ber of bulletins on the same sub ject has been issued by the bureau of soils of the United States de partment of agriculture from which copies can be procured by the far mers and anyone interested in soil improvemet. The goverment experiments and the experiences of individual former ers which are dealt with in these bulletins should prove of unusual in terest to planters and farm owners of the south Atlantic states since it is declared that in a great many sec tions of this territory where land is less productive than in more favor ed portions of the southeast, the lack of fertility is in a large meas ure due to the acidity of the soil. Experiments by the federal and state departments of agriculture have de veloped the fost that this can beBt ,be corrected by the application of lime and the growing of legumionus plants. Lands which had been aban doned as practically worthless have been brought to a high state of pro ductiveness in this manner as point ed out in the state and government publications which may be .had for the asking. Lime is not used in the place of manure or commercial fertilizers, its use being entirely supplementary, and one of its chief advantages be ing the power whiah it gives soil to retain the manure or fertilizer ap plied to it. There are large deposits of lime rock in practically every section of tiie southeast and its use for agri cultural purpose has been the basis of the great fertility of the famous Blue grass region of Kentucky, the great valley of Virginia, the fertile country of Tennessee and Northern Alabama and other notably produc tive areas. The Southern Railway company is endeavoring to encour age the use of this product which the farmer of South can find prac tically at .his door both by urging the erection of more plants for its prep aration and by granting favorable tariffs for the transportation of the product. President Finley of the Southern Railway company w.hose office is lo cated at Washington, D. C., is great ly interested in the efforts of farm ers of the southeast to improve their soils and on application from any farmer will gladly request the United States agricultural depart ment to send him such literature as may be most helpful, or application may be made to the department di. rect. Spent Day in Charleston. Friday's News and Courier had the following on its local page which is of interest to Orangeburgers gen erally. "The Hon. Samuel Dibble arrived in this city this morning from Orangeburg in his automobile, after a delightful ride of three .hours and twenty minutes, which seems to be the schedule automobile time be tween Charleston and Orangeburg, a distance of seventy-nine miles. Mr. Dibble reports great enthusi asm over the Charleston good roads raly all along the route- Orange hurg expects to bring down forty-live touring cars to the rally, full of good roads enthusiasts, besides a large contingent whft will conic by rail. It is proposed to invite all tin- auto mobilists from Florence, Suruter, Co lumbia, Augusta and intermediate points to rendevous at Orangeburg on Mondey July 11 when the mid day control will be made. A lun cheon will be served by the people of Drang burg at 1 o'clock, and the stately procession of one hundred and fifty or two hundred automo biles will proceed to Charleston, ar riving there about five o'clock P. M. This will be a delightful break in the journey and the hospitality of Orangeburg will doubtless be much appreciated. Will Talk on Hook Worm. Dr. Ward, the specialist working with the state board of health, in connection with the efforts to eradi cate the hook worm, will deliver the final lecture before the summer school on the night of July 6th. He will illustrate his lecture with Bter optican views. His subject for the lecture will be "The Hook Worm in South Carolina. The public is cor dially invited io attend this' lecture. This lecture will close the lecture course of the summer school. BETTER LIVE STOCK. Steps Token to Increase Production in This State. Columbia, June 25, Special?The cry, ''more and better corn," 'sound ed thron'ghdht the length and breadth of 8outh Carolina with the reBult that the Btate has developed into one of the great corn producing states of the Union, is now to be supplemented -with another, believ ed to meaa more for the prosperity of the agricultural interests of the state, "more and better live stock." This is the slogan of the South 'Car olina Live Stock Association which is undertaking a vigorous campaign for more cows and hogs on rht farm and to this campaign will be given the enthusiastic support of 1,1* state department of agriculture. As a result it is predicted that thousands of acres of idle pasture lands will be converted into grazing grounds for cattle and "that in a few years South Carolina "will not only be saving the millions annually sent to western markets for live 6tock and live stock products, but will be Bhipping live stock and meatB to other stateB of the South. This movement on the part of the state department of agriculture and the South Carolina Live Stock Associa tion is in line with the efforts of a number of agencies Interested in the development of the agdcultura? .o> sources of the South. The Southern Railway Company through, its Land and Industrial Department, has for years urged that more atten tion be given to live stock, a large portion of every issue of its publica tion, "The Southern Field," being <efven to this subject, and Presi dent Finley in his speeches and in other ways has repeatedly called at tention to the great opportunities open to the farmers of t^e South in this particular line, owing to the great inc. ease in the prices of all food products and consequent en larged profits in their production. Thai in its last anolysis the problem of said conservation and soil improvement must find solution in the increase of domestic animals on the farms is the conclusion pre sented by W. J. Spillman, agricultu rist in charge of the Office of Farm Management in the Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, in Farmers' Bulletin 406j on "Soil Consecra tion," just issued by the department. This interesting bulletin rec ommends the raising of leguminous crops and the increase in number of animals on the farms as the best means to adopt to bring unproduc tive soil to a high state of fertility. The use of agricultural lime a3 a sup plement to manure and commerci al fertilizers is being urged by many farm experts as a substantial aid in this work. From 1900 to 1909 South Caro lina's live stock increased in value from $20,199,859 to $45,780,000 ac cording to the tax figure.* reported to the state comptroller general. As a result of the campaign now being in augurated it is hoped in the next few years to effect an increase which will make these figures look small. What is done in this work in South Carolina will doubtless at tract wide attention throughout the South, as did the rise of this state in importance as a corn growing live stock industry here will be sure to have great effects for good in all other southern states. TEACHER'S RECEPTION. Public Reception To Be Tendered to Summer School. The proposed reception for the teacher attending the summer school will be held this evening at 8.3U o'clock at the Court House. The Choral Club will furnish music for the occasion, and a generally all round good time is assured all wh( attend. The reception will be pub lic, and everyone is cordially invit ed to attend and make tne visitors feel the true worth of our reputation for hospitality. This is to be an occasion for the people to meet the teachers and enjoy an hour or so socially with them. A light course of refreshments will be served. The following ladies have been ap pointed on the reception committee: Misses Alma Bowman, Susie Alber gotti, Emily Culler, Marie Adden, Hattie Zeigler, Emma Crum, Leila Marchant, Alma Wannamaker, Liz zie Biailsford, Annie Brailsford, Co line Izlar, Alma Davis, Bertie Bar ton, Minnie Bowman, Ebba Dukos, Lucile Melton, Mrs. A. F. Fairey, Mrs. W. L. Glaze. Jr., Mrs. Jno. b. Bowman and Mr. John Ina billet. The committee on refreshments >'s as follows: Misses Mac Aihergotti, Ella Wilkes, Carrie Bruner, Agnes RiggS, Beulab O'Cain, Emily Dantz ler, Jessie Dukes. Rebecca Jeffords. Annie izlar, Mesdames, .1. M. Oliver. I.. Wright, and members of the I-'. Wright, and members of the tenth grade. Death of Mr. A. 1). Stroble. On Wednesday, June 2L'nd, the death angel visited our beloved citi zen, Mr. A. D. Stroble, in the Mid dlepen section. His death had been expected to the community for sev eral years, but was a shock to the community. The funeraj services were held at thu house, being con ducted by the Rev. B. M. Foreman. The the body was laid to rest In the White Jlouse Methodist cemetary, but he was a constant member of Four Holes Baptist church for years. He leaves a wife, mother, grand daughter and other relatives and friends to mourn his death. Niece. Baptist Picnic. The annual picnic of the BapMst Sunday School will take place Thursday at Dukes' Fishery. The members and their friends are all urged to attend. Everyone will meet at the church 9 0' clock Thurs day to be taken to the picnic grounds. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What is Happening All Over the County.?Local Items of Personal Interest to Our Readers. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Ben Antly, Jr., for some plums. They were fine. v All candidates are required to file their pledges and pay their assess ments by July 25. Rev. E. K. Hard in will arrive in Orangeburg Saturday, morning ac cording to news received here. Mrs. Elizabeth Stroble requests us to express her thanks to the public for their kindness during the illneas and death of her husband. The remains of Mr. Marion Stokes, who died in Summervllle Sunday, were brought here yesterday, and laid to rest in Sunnyside. Henry Folk, a negro, who was do ing time on, the roads until August, succeeded in making his escape from the local guard house Sunday night. There were no services in the Methodist Church last Sunday. Next Sunday the pulpit will be filled by Rev. E. W. Hardin, who will be in Orangeburg for the remainder of the summer. Miss Belle Shuler, of Providence, returned to her home last Saturday from Charleston, where she had ben attending the Memminger Higli School. Her little . cousin. Miss Ethel Inabinet came with her for a visit. CARTARRH GOES. So Does Sore Throat, Bronchitis. Croup and Asthma. You can easily tell by reading the symptoms below, whether you have catarrh or not: Offensive breath, frequent sneez ing, discharge from the nose, stop page of the nose, huskiness of the voice, tickling in throat, droppings in throat, a' cough, pain in chest, loss of strength, variable appetite, spasms of.coughing, low spirited at times, raising.of mucus, difficulty in breathing, loss of vital force. J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co., has a sensible remedy (money back if it fails) for catarrh, called Hyoniei (pronounced Hy-o-me) which is a vaporized air, so antiseptic, that when it is breathed over the in flamed and germ-infested membrane, it kills all germ life, gives relief in two minutes and cures catarrh. The price, including hard rubber inhaler, is only $1.00. The hard rubber pocket inhaler will last a lifetime, so that should you need a second bottle of Hyomei, you can get it for 50 cents. Eureka Royal Arch Chapter. No. 13. Attend Special convocation Tuesday evening, June 21, 1910, at 6 o'clock. Mark masters, past mas ters, and most excellent masters de gree conferred. Refreshments serv ed. By order of ex-High Priest. F. S. Dibble, Secretary. A Very Sad Death.. . Miss Carrie May Tatum, oldest daughter of Hon. W. 0. Tatum pass ed away Saturday morning at half past three o'clock, at their home in Cope, after a few days illness. She was in town Tuesday afternoon, but went home feeling quite badly. She grew so much worse during the next day, that doctors were called in and pronounced the trouble appendicitis. Drs. Knowlton of Columbia, assist ed by Dr. J. J. Cleckley of Bamberg, and pr. Vances W. Brabham, of Cope, did all that medical aid and skill could afford; but Cod willed it otherwise, and thus a young life was cut down just at the threshold of a bright and prosperous future. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family in this dark hour, but she has only preceederl them to the Heavenly Mansions above. Business Locals. Balance feed for horses. Ground oats, corn and alfalfa. 55c per bu. Phone 50. Ayers & Williams. Ayers & William's Dairy Feed will produce milk. $1.35 per sack. Phone 5 0. Feed Ayers & Williams Poultry Feed, will make your hens lay. Phone 5(1. . Fresh turnips and Rutabaga seed at Ayers and Williams. Poultry Powders are guaranteed to prevent and cure all diseases of the poultry or money back. Ayers & Williams. Plunges l><?vvn" the Mountain. L. .r. nTlller, of San Francisco, was killed, and Richard Combs, of Little River, Ca I., Guy Red wine, of Ukiah, Cal., and Mr. and .Mrs. Rea, of West port, Cal., injured Monday evening when the stage from Willetts to Muir .1 unction ran away. The brakes gave way and the heavy ve hicle plunged against the horses, sending Lh< m in a mad run down '-he mountain. The vehicle was overturned,Miller being pinned be neath and crushed to death. Picnic at North. There will be a basket picnic at the same old delightful place in the pines one mile back of Jones Bridge in North Edisto River, near Joe Liv ingston's on July 4th. The public is invited. A big crowd and a good time Is assured. Concert Thursday Evening. The regular weekly concert by the Orangeburg Military Rand will be given Thursday evening this week instead of Friday evening. The pro gram will be the same as we pub lished last Thursday. J. A. CRAIG The Pure Food Store 51 E. Russell Street EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE SOME delicacies on hand for ure in case of emergencies. If unexpected com pany comes she wifl dien be pre pared to get up a dainty luncheon in a few minutes. A-bottle of olives, some pickles, a can of fish or poultry are only a few sugges tions. Come to this grocery for a hundred others. Hams! Hams!! Kingan, 22c Swift, 21c Gold Band, 21c Libby's Potted Meats Lunch Tongue 20c Cottage Loaf 15c Ham Loaf Canned Beef Chipped Beef 10c 15c 15c Kelley's Corn Flakes 10c Fruit Jars, Fruit Jars 1 quart 65c doz. 2 quarts 90c doz BLOOMS, 25, 35, 50 and 60c each Belfast Ginger Ale, Malt Toast, Coco Cola, Soda Water ALWAYS ON ICE SEND US AN ORDER J. A. CRAIG 'PHONE 15 WHAT AN EASY ACTION Mrs. Knowsit's piano has! Well, she is only one of our many custo mers and she tried several makes before she settled upon one of the seiect few we care to represent. The "action" has more to do with tonal quality than the case or keyboard. You'll find our instruments good all the way through. Farchant Music Co. ORANGEBURG, S. C. FOR EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE we have a plenteous supply of up-to date, stylish, well-made, out of well seasoned lumber, furniture. As to prices (you must see the goods to judge them properly), here are a few ensamples:?bed-room suite, extra pieces, dining-room tables, sideboard, chairs, and parlor sets. DANTZLER'S Furniture DVp't SHOVELS OF EVERY KIND and make?every make that has proved its quality, that is?are seen in our stock. Forks, sickles, spades, and many other implements for barn, stable, farm and garden find full representation in our store. When in need of such, you have our cordial invitation to call?the often er the better we'll be pleased. M. O. Dantzler The Rural Mail Comes Once a Day THE TELEPHONE keeps you in touch with neighbors, friends and the city every minute of every day. Progressive farmers through out the South are installing telephones in their homes and connecting with the Bell System. The cost is low; the service is satisfactory. Write today to the nearest Bell Telephone Manager for pamphlet, or address Farmers' Line Department SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. "A SOUTH PRYOB STREET, ATLANTA. GA.