The times and democrat. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, December 08, 1910, Page 2, Image 2

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uMHin:* am? iii'fiiinirt? Kttahiished III I?01?. 4Pol. 41. .V??. t T?i f*uiili*lir?l Tlirre Tlmt> KaHi ' U eek. ?On" l iit-xSay, Tlir.-sduy ami Saturday. Riilerrd as .s?'toii<l-iins> mutter I'll ??nuar) ?, JDU?, ut the |?oM ollire ?i < H-aiigeburg. S. C. Minie? the \vl Of ?*?n?refes of March. 1K7?. 4Fa*. L. Sims,1'Editor ami 1'ruprieiur. Ja?. Izlar Shns, ? Publisher. Subscription Kate?. Oct> Year.$1.30 Six Months.*'* Yhree Months. Remittances should be made by reg Istered letter, check, money order 01 express jrder, payable to The'Time? on<i Democrat. Oran^hiir^. S. C. Teddy is soon to make a speech In which he will tell us what brought on the Democratic landslide. Save your hot air, Teddy. We know what caused it already. . .Among the sins which Governor elect. Foss charges up to Senator Lodge is >his responsibility for the force bill, which enraged the- South a. generation ago. Hit him again, Gov-ernor, ? , Great Britian and Germany agree to limit their armaments other .nations would have to follow suit as the main excuse for large and powerful navies has been found in the- xlvaltry and consequent action of ihe two former powers. ^It Is a gTeat'mlstake to attempt to ?crowd too much work into a limited amount of time. The result is in completeness of achievement, and for the individual himself anxiety ana unnecessary nervous strain. One tbiing at a time and that one thing done well is the best rule to adopt. Tho man who says that this coun try, and the whole world are going fast to ruin because extravagence reigns supreme is no doubt the prey of his fours. Yet it is well to have such a warning for waste and extra*? egance are altogether tco common, and there is nothing truer than the old proverb that "wilful waste makes v?Oeful want." ?rhe song says, "Home, Sweet 'Homo.'.' But the simple fact is that many homes are anything but sweet. Instead of .peace, and contentment ?there.is nothing but discord and dls ?coatent. and the only peace one gets tfs >wh.en' he is, away from home. Yet ?God meant, that the home should be thai nearest approach to heaven that ?earth can present. -Those people, who think that the plenitude. of our natural resources Justifies the extravagance practiced in- our national government should remember that in the miracle of loaves and fishes the command was given to "gather-up the fragments that nothing be. lost." There was a lesson in.domestdc and business econ omy that many might take to heart with advantage. iThe News and Courier says "there must he a general recognition among the white people of the South that ' their own welfare demands that they tn.torest themselves actively in doing all that, they can not only to increase the efficiency of the uegro as a work man, but to Inculcate in him sound corals." The white people of the South have been doing that very thin.;; as far as the negroes would allow them. .'.Those Englishmen who are raising euch a row about the money contrib uted in.this country to he'-p the Irish Nationalists in the election now go ing on in Enyland should remember that self expatiated American. W. Aster, has seut many thousands of dollars derived yearly from his Amer ican provsrty, In vain attempts to en Iter parliament in the conservative (Interest, and that he is one of the Chief contributors to the conservn iUve war chest. Tho Emperor William must bo (having some very bad momenta just now as the result of the attacks made upon bim ia the German parliament, ffle will probably find out in time that tho doctrine of divine right is even mcro out of dale now than It was in. the time of the Stuarts and thV Bourbons, hut he need not fear that Iiis fato will be that of Charles K and Louis XVI. Times have changed and. through the spirit of liberty and demorracy is as keen as ever it oxpresses Itself in less san guinary form than in former days. Mr. A. W. Brabham, who lives in Bamberg County, says he can pro duce tax receipts which show that the taxes in Bamberg are from two to four times as high as he paid in Baxnwell County before the forma tion of Bamberg County. He also intimates that If Bamberg County ever gets territory sufficient from CoIIet.r.u County to allow thorn to (>o so. tho people of the Salkahatchie valley will vole themselves out of Hamburg County. This is rather sur prising, as wo have always been un der the impressijn that Bamberg was economically and admirably manag ed. -? The Newberry Obesrver says: ' ?There 's so much to do and so lit- j He tir'e to do it in, and yet there arc Iota of people who do nothing but j Iraf. How they live?well, that is their owa busines?." "But is it?" treks the New3 and Courier, "Has a community any place for the man who does nothing to justify his ex istence-, who contributes of his own efforts nothing to the well-being of1 (he 'community?" XOiT^e Vs. a.i^*! buiiuULs. Quntf a,u lUtcitotine; u.ocujj.on ii-.s ?t;v.*4 o^***o ^u w-i.'?wwii ?.i.ti udaiJolo Keiald ani taw Wane*uoiJ rTc.^a aaa acanaard oa the suUjt,?.i ox ta.xus in large and in small counties, 'ine i.traiU boms tili..i to-vts -ic just &i low in small counties as they are in large counties, wnile tue Press and Standard holds that taxes are lower in iarj/;! counties. Mr. A. VV. Brab ham, of Bamb?Tg county, wrote a letter to tbe Press and Standard en dorsing its position in the matter, 'the Herald replied to Mr. Brabham, claiming that he was mistaken. This brought a reply from Mr. Brabham, in which he said: "I can produce tax receipts which show that the taxes here now are from two to four times as high as we paid to Barnwell county before the formation of Bam berg county. I paid taxes for my wife in Colleton county on six times as much land as I own here and bet ter land, and the taxes on one-sixth cf the amount (my own place here) was almost as great as hers. Ana I have this statement also to maks, that each year I am paying higher taxes; and this is true of my near neighbors, and I hear complaint on all sides of the advance in taxes. Many gocd men refuse to vote, on account of the yearly increase in taxes, and if a gcod slice can be ob tained frcm Colleton in a year or so, Bamberg will almost be sure to lose all the Salkahatchie valley. Any ono doubling any statement I have made, can refer to the records in Bamberg, Barnwell and Co'leton. The Colleton property was returned by Augustus Verdier In Sheridan township, my own was returned in Barnwell county from Three-mile township and is thus returned in Bamberg county." ' The Herald makes his reply to Mr. Brabham: *" "If our good friend, Mr. A. W. Brabham, will look up the report of the comptroller general he will find [that lands are returned 36 cents per 'acre higher in Bamberg than in Barnwell, and that'Bamberg's levy is one-fourth of one mill higher than I Barnwell's. We have not discussed the matter of anybody's tax receipts for the reason that we don't know anythins about them. Our conten tion was and still is thr.t the official reports show that there U very little difference In the taxes of Bamberg and Barnwell. As to ths valuation of special pieces of property in the different counties, it is likely that some wa3 returned much lower in one county than the other, hence the difference in the amount of taxes paid." The Herald frankly admits that the assessment in Bamberg is a little hfrher than it is in Barnwell, and that the levy is a little higher also in Bamberg than in Barnwell, which confirms 'Mr. Brabham's claim about the taxes in the two counties. Put the Herald does'not comment on the claim made by Mr. Brabham that the taxes in Bamberg county are nearly six times as much as the taxes in Colleton county. How in the world than can he so, Is a mystery to us, but as the Herald allows the state merit of Mr. Brabham to pass un challenged we will have to accept it. Yet, if Mr. Brabham's statement is true, we can't see why anr par', of Colleton scanty should want to vote itself into Bamberg county. The tax levy of a county does not uidi cate accuratel- what the taxe.-. are in it as corapaicd with seme other county. For ? ctance, one. county might have a tax levy the same as an aJJoiuiag county, but ha^e the as sessment of property twice as high as the adjoining county. To judge by the levy one would think tha*. the taxes in the two counties would be the same, while, as a matter of fact, the taxes in one county would be exactly double what they are In the other. The above cannot apply to Mr. Brabham's case, however, as he figures frcm his tax receipts, which, of course, shows the amount of cash paid for taxes in the two counties. This claim of Mr. Brab ham's would Indicate that large counties can be run cheaper than small ones. Senate Will Be Close. The Republicans have not yet such a cinch on the United States Senate as they had before the late Democratic landslide, and the chances for the Democrats to con trol that body within the next few years is excellent. In the late elec tion the Democrats gained nine sen ators, one each from the States of Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Montana. With the addition of tb<j four senators from Arizona and New Mexico, which the Democrats are almost sure to win, they will have forty-five members In the Senate, only flve less than a ma jority. Then they have a good chance, of getting one more senator each from the States of Maine and West Vir ginia, as Senators Trye and Elkins are both in very feeble health, and may die at any moment. As both of these States have Democratic legis latures Democrats would be elected as successors to these gentlemen should they pass away in tho next year or two. This would give tar1 Democrats two more senators and the republicans two less, which would tie the Senate, giving the Democrats forty-seven members and the Republicans the same number. One more gain from tho ranks of the Republicans would give the Democrats forty-eight senators, which would bo a majority of two. Among the Republicans whose terms will expire in 1913 besides Elkins and Frye, are Borah, of Idaho: Brings, of New Jersey: Dixon. of Montana, and Guggenheim, of Colo rado. The Democrats tow control the legislatures of New Jersey, Mon tana, and Colorado, and they ought to be able to capture one or more oc these seats, and hold what they now have. From the above show ing it will be seen that the prospect of the Democrats controlling the ? crate v.:tn;n the next few years is very encouraging. Hurting Their Cause. The resort to physical force by some of the English sutfrageues w.Ll scarcely coiun-tnd uitiu ur tneir cause to a law abiding and reasonable people. Smashing hats over tae heads of elder.y men and kicking ;heir shins so that tne victims are compelled to take to their beds sa pors more of the actions of tue pet roleuse of the French Commune thau of supposedly staid British uiaoona. If the Wiomen ad acted to such out rages were of the so-calied lower classes the wonder would not be so great, but they are for the most part of the fashionable clas3 and that ;.ass posts as the embodiment of re finement and courtesy. It goes io ,how that when people p-S3 the bound of reason in their advocacy of i cause, however good that cause may be, they bring discredit upon them e.ves, and injure the cause they .vould help. The question naturally arises are such women qualified for the ballet? They are not, and un less they change their tactics it will 'jo 'a long time before they will he allowed the privilege of: voting. CU&IHEi) COLUMN One-half CeDt a Wora Found Notices Fro*. For Sale.?A horse, safe, sound and gentle. Work anywhere. Plow, buggy and wagon. B. M. Fore man. 11-5-1 m* Money to Lend?We are in position (to negotiate loans on improved real estate In Orangeburg City and County. Glaze & Herbert. tf H...L. J. Hlnme, Nceces, pays highest prices for cotton, cotton seed and peas. Also keeps a supply cotton seed, cotton seed meal and hulls. Wc have just received a carload of fine cyprus shingles. All hearts $5.25, Primer, $4.25. Dixie Lum ber Company, Orangeburg, S. C. For Sale?Five hundred acres land two miles from Cope, on R. R. Side track on place. Will sell at a bargain, J. D. Cleckley, Cope. S. C. 11-26-5 If you want a good bird dog I have a well trained pointed about one year old. Write for particulars, ?also stating what you are willing to give. Jas. Easterling, Bow-i man. -S. C. 12-8-1* | For Sale?The old Jennings Place, between Cope and Norway, contain ing one hundred and slxty-eiiht acres fine land. For prices and terms, see or. write J. F. Cleckley, ?Cope, S. C. 12-8-2* Lamf Sale.?See me for a bargain. I offer in adjoining tracts of 10G' and 92 acres with dwellings and barns together or seperate. Theje lands are on Limestone and are fine for cotton and corn. E N. Scovllle. 9-29-tf. Wanted?Improved farm of luO tc 150 acres on' public road within three miles of Orangeburg. Any one desiring to sell advise fu'o regarding place, locat'on ami price. Frank E. Smith, Orange burg, S. C. 6-SO-tf. h'or Suit.?-Georgia Caue Syrup at 35 cents per gallon in 35 ?aIlon barrels. Also home made vine gar at 20 cents per gallon, fine grape cider at 35 cents per gallon in 16 gallon kegs. W. H. Davis. 1308 Taylor street. Columbia, S. C. '10-2 5-81. Plantation for Sale?One hundred ninety-eight acres of land in Caw Caw Township, Calhoun County, ?ten miles from Orangeburg, on the Kennedy Road. One hundred and fifty acres of tenable land, good dwelilng and tenant houses. This place can be bought at a bargain on easy term. For particulars ap ply to W. F. Joiner, or Brailes ford & Matheny. Orangeburg. S. C. 11-12-6* Notice to Creditors. State of South Carolina; County of .Orangeburg.?In Common Pleas. Lessie L. Avinger, etc., Plaintiff., against E. S. Bannister, etc., De fendant. By virtue of the Judgment In the above stated case, all persons having claims against the estate of Adella Elizabeth Bannister, deceased, are hereby required to prove their re spective demands before the under signed at Oranjebnrg, S. C, on or before the 28th day of December, 1910, or be debarred payment. Robt. E. Copes, Judge of Probate, as Special Referee. December (iLh, 191 0. Citation Notice. The State of South Carolina. County of Orangeburg. ? By Robt. E. J Copes, Pro Dare Judge. I Whereas, Oliver D. C:rn, made j?uit io me to grant to him Letters I of Administration of the Estate and .effects of George W. Livingston, de ceased. These are. therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin ; dred and Creditors of the said Gco. W. Livingston, deceased, that they I be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be beld at Or angeburg, S. C, on December 22nd, 1010. next, after publicantion here of, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if ;-ny they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this sixth day of December, Anno Domini, 1910. (L. S.) Robt. E. Copes. Judge of Probate. I . I Every Variety of j Holiday Groceries Arriving Daily AT e Pure Food Store There is nothing in the grocery line such as any housekeeper wants at this holiday sea-on but can be had at our store, and as fine a quality and as reasonably priced as anywhere in Orange burg. Poh't Forget We are Agents for National Biscuit Co's Fruit Cakes, and Lowney's Fine Candy and Chocolates. We Deliver The Goods. Phone 15 Our Motto This Year is?"THE BEST YET." nstmas i: 01 iroiiECi me tornei Getting ready has kept us pretty busy for the last while back. We are going to be able to show ycu people our best-yet Christma display this year. It is going to be larger than before, and better selected. It is going to be more attractive, too, and in every way more worthy o your very best interest. This ad is just to acquaint you with our intentions. We are now prepared to print the word "READY," which means that everything is ready (or you, down to the smallest item. If you will bring 5 our wants in our line to us, we promise to let you do your choosing from a stock that will represent ?he latest thoughts in Holiday Jewelry. Don't forget to call. THE JEWELERS g, s. c. ESTABLISHED 1807. Academy of Masic, Monday, December 12 $ SEE The Pretty Girlies and the Famous Pony Ballet. The funny Comedians. The Dazzling Costumes. The Beautiful Scenery. The Splendid Electrical Effects. 20 New Famous Songs- -Hits of the Year. The Management takes pleasure in announcing that this splendid attraction will be seen Monday, December 12. B SHARP If you would buy a piano that's en titled to that noble name, else you may B flat in making a wrong purchase. From these makes, Knabe rvramck 6c Bach or Haines Bros., you may safely select om that will be true in tone, sound as to material and build?a de light to .-ar anci eye alike. Pay for it almost as you Ukc tain sum "down." like--of c :ouise a cer THE MARCHANT MUSIC CO. Mr. F. N. Rickenbaker, of Orangeburg, now represent* The Southern Marble & Granite Co ol Spartanburg, S. C. The Leading Manufacturers and Dealers in Monuments, Coping and Headstones This firm has erected some of the largest and most handsome mon uments in the Orangeburg Cemetary, and we ask your careful inspector of sme. See their designsand get their prices. The Merry Xmais Time is Here Again That Christmas Gift What Shall It Be? is the question that puzzles us all. Now we can help you solve it very nicely. We have a selection for you of the practical ones, useful and sensible. We will just enumeiate a few. Fine Linen Towels, 25 to 50c each Table Napkins, all linen, $ 1.00 tG $4.00 dozen. Table Damask, 50c to $1.50 yarH Couch Covers, are fioe $1.00 to $5.00 each. Eiderdown Comforts, at $4.50 to $7.50 each. Fine cotLn Comfortables, at $3.00 each. Blankets, the greatest van ty of qualities and prices, $2.00 to $10.00 each. I Fine White Marseills Quilts $2.00 - to $5.00. I Pretty Lace Curtains 50c to $3.50 pair. I New line of Curtain Nets to select from. Hand some lot cf new Rugs, Han kerchiefs, an ei.dless variety of Embroidery, initial or Irish Crochet, all Linen, prices range from 5c to $ 1.50. You can pjye no more acceptable present. We have them for Ladies or Men, Boys or Giils. See our 5, 10 and 15c Handkerchiefs, they are ex tra good. Just received a big lot ot Xmas Ties put up in souvenier. boxes, at 25c and 50c each. Anything you want in Ladies Neck wear- -Jabots Collars & etc., at 25c and 50c in single boxes. We also have the original Bradley MufBer at 50c, all shades. Come to See Us When Out on Your The festive season is now drawing near and the th/ ughls of cne and all are drifting into the happy channel of conferring pleasure to the hearts uf others. The all absorbing question of the next three weeks is: What shall I give? This pioblem i3 easily solved by taking a look at the large and vari- d stock now shown to such an advantage in my newly fitted up store. MY thoughts are: What shall 1 do to help you in this busy time of getting ready for the coming Christmas season? I sim ply offer for your inspection a beautiful and great array of Christmas goods; Watches, Clocks, Lockets, Chains, La valieres, Rings, Pins, Cuff Buttons, Silver Purses, Thimbles; gold and silver, Bracelets, and everything in the jewf-lry line. Novelties, handsome Leather Hand Bags, Card Cases, Play ing Cards in cases, Wallets, Bill Books, Cigar Cases, Jswel Boxes, Mirrors, hand painted China, Cut Glass, Silverware, etc. Something can be found to suit father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wile and last but not least, sweetheatt. Prices are right and courteous attention will be shown to all. Watch windows for display of new goods. JN?. t JEWELLER and OPTOMETRIST 50 East Russell St.Orangeburg S. C. i A THE PEOPLE'S BAN! Omnueliuri:, South Carolina. Capital S'ock $30,000 Surplus and profits 25,000 Liability ol Stock holders 30,000 Protection to Deposi tors $85,000 Highest rate of interest paid in SAVINGS DEPART MENT And will pay 4 12 per cent on CERTIFICATES of DEPOSIT Wo want your account.? We guarantee absolute safety to de positors and every courtesy to all customers. We keep your money for you free of charge and pay you interest. We have ample resources to give you accommodations. Safe, con en ? live successful; protected by Fire Insurance and Burglar is? sur.ince. Call and see u s or write us. I). O. HEIU1RKT, resident. B. F. MUCKEXFVSS, Vice-President. J. W. CULI.KE Sims Book Store for the Best Stationery