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WEATHER CONDITIONS mm "MJTCK WEATHER PROPH ET" IS NOT ALARMED. The Summer Will be Moderate in Temperature With No Long Perio ods of very Hot Weather. Up to Monday night there had been * great dearth of rainfall throughout -this section as well as throughout the entire country. This was not merely ja local condition, but letters from the cattle ranches in the Southwest indicate that cattle are actually suf fering for the want of water. Well? in some sections of the country are becoming exhausted and creek beds are said to be dry as tinder. The total shortage in rainfall in the last six months is about seven inches. But Wm. P. Houseal, the "Dutch weather prophet," is not at all alarmed or disconcerted. He de clares tha*; a dry March is necessary to a bountiful crop', especially if fol lowed by showers in April. Informa tion brought by traveling men from all parts of South Carolina is to the -effact that the dry spring has per mitted many thousands of acres to i>e plowed waiting for the rain to make the seed germinate. His Forecast. Following is the Dutch prophet's .forecast of spring and summer tem perature and precipitation: "Present conditions in temperature and precipitation will -no doubt cause a forecast for spring and summer to be interesting?when rain is needed to make up the large deficit in the former condition, while it may be ex pected that the past periods of April and May of last year may be repeaiea this year. "The unusual departure from nor mal conditions In the amount of pre cipitation is placed around nine inches at this date. As an encour agement to farming interests the old proverb, 'A pint of March dust is equs.l to a bushel of corn at harvest, ahoctld not be overlooked in our cal culations as to what the weather will Coring us in the long run. "The chief precipitation period of the spring centres around March 18, ?which 'is the central equinox storm period. The storm can be expected to distribute itself throughout the South Atlantic and East Gulf States three days ahead of the same period after the 18th. The dates of the cen tral period of similar disturbances of more or less Intensity for the year are the following: "April 14, May 11, June 7, August 1, August 29, September 25, October S3. There will be no equinoctial dis turbance of any great intensity ei.h ?r during September or October. The ^greatest disturbance of this character -centres around November l? as af fecting the usual course of these au tumnal visitors from the tropics. "The periods Indicated for the ftites given here are for general pre cipitation and they need not neces sarily cover the whole country in or der that the forecast may be veri fied. "These general periods will nat urally cause lesser periods to form in the precipitation area. The pre* diction is here made that so far as the natter of precipitation for the spring and summer is concerned all indications point to an even distribu tion of rain for the middle and east ern sections of the country. "These lesser periods are central for the dates of March 4, April 1, 28, May 26, June 23, July 20, August 17, September 13, October 10. "The theory upon which these forecasts are based Indicates an ear lier spring than 1910 when this fore caster said: "The danger of severe frosts will extend into April, and even in May the weather will be un seasonably cool. It will be at least six weeks from March 15 until the cool periods pass into summer heat.' The verification of the 1910 forecast was seen when the frost on May 30 occurred with disastrous affect as far south as the 35 th parallel. "A favorable indication for seas onable conditions at Easter is the unusual" amount of high pressure which has prevailed in the South At lantic section since the storm per'od of October 14-20. This condition prevented one of the coldest waves of the winter from making the low est thermometer readings ever ;en in the South, not excepting February 14, 1899, when it dropped to eight degrees below zero at Newberry and six below at Columbia. There is no waste in nature and the meterologi cal conditions which prevail in De cember have their effect on condi tions six months afterwards. "The summer will be moderate in 1 temperature with no prolonged or excessive periods of intensely hot : weather. W. P. Houseal." 1 "Columbia, March 13, 1911." Homo Industry. It is easy to talk about home in- ' dustry but let us stop talking and go to work. Von Ohsen & Smoak have 1 enlarged their wagon plant and ex- 1 pect to run a full force the summer' through to make wagons for this market. It is no need of giving tes timonies from people that are using the home made wagons. They say, H "It is as good as any wagon shipped i! here," and "better than some that i are shipped here." They will make standard size but any one desiring a ' special size, can be made on short I notice, and guarantee prices right. I 3-1C-1*] -? ? ?- i .Special Announcement. |l The People's Bank of Oraniebu^g I wishes to announce that it is this week mailing to a large number of the good people of this County then ?first of a series of Art Calendar ' Cards. These calendar cards are copies of original paintings of merit, i and if preserved and attached togeih- : er with ribbons, will make a beauti- i iul collection. j1 J. W. Culler, Cashier. |i THE GREAT WHITE WAY. One Section Completed ..ml the Other is Under Way. The first section of Oraneburg's White Way has been completed, and the current was turned on it^for the first time on Monday night. Tnis section of the White Way extends from Middleton to Broughton streets down Russell street brilliantly il luminating this portion of the city and making it quite attractive. This will be more of an inducement to people to come out evenings and en joy the fresh air and moving picture shows. The second section of the White Way, which is now under conrtruc tion, will extend down Russell street from Church to about the furni' .ire store of Mr. Grady The current will be turned on as soon as it is com pleted, which will be In a day or two. These lights will make the upper part of the business section more at tractive and will bring out people in the evenings. It was through the efforts of a few energetic business men of the two sections of Russell street that the White Way was secured, they having donsidered its advantages and so licited contributions from the oth ers, who would be benefited, to pay for the eonstruction, and the com missioners of public works kindly consented to furnish the electric cur rent. MST OP LETTERS. Those Remaining Unclaimed in the Orangeburg Post Office. The following is the list of let ters remaining unclaimed at the Oi angeburg Post Office for the week ending March 14th, 1911. Persons calling for the same will please say they are "advertised." A?Sarah Adams. B?James Beeker. C?Ammy Canty, E. M. Chaplin, Mrs. Bettle Cumbie. D?Leila Dantzler, J. W. Dantz ler, W. J. Dawkins. E?Mrs. T. O. Evans. G?E. L. Gladden, A. S. Glover, Frank Gooden (2)* H?Mrs. J. C. Hair, Alice Harri son, Geo. A. Howertson. J?L. J. Jackson. Cora Jamison, R. J. Johnson, Mira Dohnie Jones. L?D. L. Lazzier, Lillie Lorty. M?J. A. McCoarthy. P?Phoebe Pettis, A. 0. Price, Beulah L. Prince. R?Rannie Robinson, J. P. Robin son. S-?Herman Schoen, Visser Shuler, C. E. Steele, Mrs. Linda Stroman. U?H. W. Utsey. W?T. Wolfe. A. D. Wesbter, Postmaster. D. K. Dukes, Gen. Del. Clk. Julia. Acadcny Locals. Much to the delight of our school, the State flag was raised on last Fri day afternoon. We are very sorry to note that one of our trustees, Mr. J. R. Boles, hap pened to a very painful accident last Friday morning, he having fallen from the second ?tory of his barn. It is hoped that the injuries will not prove serious. Dr. Morgan went to Barnwell on last Tuesday to perform a surgical operation. Miss Kate Fanning left for Spring field Monday to engage in millinery business at that place. A few days ago the following la dies, Misses Julia B. Sawyer, Leila Reed, Florence Corbett, Hattie Ty ler, Maggie and Gertie Knctts, Mag gie Williamson and Mrs. W. C. Vaughn and Mack Salley, agreed to make their new pastor, Rev. Posey, a quilt. Mrs. C. P. Reed gave cott.on for same and then opened her hospi table doors and invited the party to quilt it at her home. A Pupil. The House Fly. "There was a time, and that not so many years ago, when the house fly was mainly objectionable on ac count of its annoying, persistent fa miliarity and its predilection for dropping into things eatable," says the Lancaster News. "But now, thanks to the revelations of modern science, it is recognized the world aver as a most active, potential agent in the transmission and dissemination of deadly disease germs." Already the pestiferous insect has put in an appearance for its summer's worK. and war in dead earnest should be svaged on them from now on. They should be destroyed wherever found. Much deeded Rain. A much needed rain visited this ;ity and surrounding country Mon lay night. The last of February and j :he first of March has been very dry | md there has been much complain?. I >n the part of farmers all over the ' rounty. Very little progress has been j uade in this county in planting corn, jut from now on the seed will bei rapidly placed in the ground. Alin.v! with the first >ain was a great deni ; )f hail, but as there are no arowing ;rops in this county except grain,! ittle damage, if any, was done. Heavy Kail Storm. This city and surrounding coiui ry was visited by a heavy hail storiii | tbout ten o'clock on Monday even ng. The hailstones were aoout as arge in circumference as a dime, j Phey made so much noise on lite tin ?oof of the Academy of iMusic that he play In progress had to be sup- j tended until the storm had passed >ver. Some little harm may have >een done to small grain. * * ? 11 Benefit Performance. Mr. Watson's class of the Meth-| nlist Sunday-school has arranged vith Mr. Gambati, manager of the j riieato, for -. benefit performance! >n Friday afternoon and night. Tiv imount raised will go to the Met ho list Sunday-School building fund. 3ood picture;- are promised for that i lay. |i NOTICE OF FLECTION State of South Carolina, Executive Department, " To the Commissioners of Election for the County cf Orangeburg: WHEREAS a vacancy exists in the office of Judge of Probate for the County of Orangeburg caused by the resignation of R. E. Copes, who was elected at the General Election foi 1908: AND WHEREAS the unexpirea term is for a longer period than one year and can only be filled by elec tion: NOW THEREFORE, you are here by required to order an election for Judge of Probate for Orangeburg County to serve the remainder of the term for which R. E. Copes was elected: The polls to be opened the sixth day of April, 1911, and the election to be conducted according to the laws regulating the General Elections. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed at Columbia, this fourth day of March, A^. D. 1911, and in the 135 year of the Independence of the United States of America. Cole L. Blease, Governor. 'By the Governor. R. M. McCown, Secretary of State. Pursuant to the foregoing order Of Honorable Cole L. Blease, Gover nor, notice is hereby given that a special election for Judge of Pro bate for Orangeburg County to ser^e the remainder of the term for which Hon. R. E. Copes was elected will be held at the voting precincts fixed by law in the County of Orangeburg, on Thursday, April 6th, 1911. The qualifications for suffrage are as follows: Residence in State for two years, in the County one year, in the polling precinct in which the elector offers to vote, four months, and the pay ment six mont'as before any election of any poll tax then due and pay able, 'Provided, That ministers in charge of an organized church and teachers of public schools shall be entitled to vote after six months' residence in the State, if otherwise qualified. Managers of elections must require of the voter the production of a reg istration certificate and proof of the payment of all taxes, including poll tax assessed and collectible during the previous year. The production of a certificate or the receipt of the officer authorized to collect fiu(h taxes shall be conclusive proof of the payment thereof. Before the hour fixed for opening the polls Managers and Clerks must take and subscribe to the Constitu tional oath. The Chairman of the Board of Managers can administer the oath to the other Managers ano to the Clerk; a Notary Public must administer the oath to Chairman. The Managers elect their Chairman and Clerk. Polls at each voting place must be opened at seven o'clock a. m., and closed at four o'clock, p. m. The Managers have the power to fill a vacancy; and if none of the Managers attend, the citizens can ap point, from among the qualified vot ers, the Managers, who, after being sworn, can conduct the election. At the close of the election, the Managers and Clerk must proceea publicly to open the ballot boxes and count the ballots therein, and con tinue without adjournment until the same is completed, and make a state ment of the result for each office, and sign the same. Within three days thereafter, the Chairman of the Board, or some one designated by the Board, must de liver to the Commissioners of the election, the poll list, Uie boxes con taining the ballots and written state ments of the result of the election. The Managers of Election?The following Managers of Election have been appointed to hold the election at the various precincts in the said County: Ayers?John F. Barton; B. F. Ay ers, and W. S. Barton, Jr. Bowman?L. J. Smith, R. F. Sim mons and J. S. Cook. Branchville?W. P. McAlhaney, A. F. Fairey and T. O. Edwards. Cedar Grove?John Demme, J. T. Antley and S. B. Smoak. Cope?J. C. Hayden, G. E. Griffith and R. K. Henery. Cordova?H. A. Gibson, L. G. Way and N. N. Hayden, Jr. Dantzler's Postoffice?T. M. Dantz ler, J. O. Shuler and Dr. J. F. Wan namaker. Ebenerer?W. H. Patrick, J. M. Whetsel and F. D. Bell. Elloree?J. W. Berry, W G. Shu ler and J. A. Dantzler. Eutawville?J. D. Wiggins, P. C. Rast and W. P. Stroman. Molly Hill?W. D. Gilmore. T. P. Jackson and J. W. S. Breiand. Jamison?W. A. Antley, W. IT. I Beck with and T. J. Jackson. Livingston?T. J. Fogle, T. J. Pou j and F. M. Livingston. North?J. A. Livingston, E. H. j Sallcy and W. G. Pou. Norway?L. W. Jeff coat. J. R. Heb-! rard and R. D. Davis. Orangeburg?J. F. Planche, W. B.; Martin and W. L. T/.lar. Phillips?T. J. Murden, G. S. Kirk land and D. J. Griffith. Raymond?S. H. Inahinet, W. H. Oliver and J. G. Smith. Rowesville?P. C. Crum, P. C. \ Funches and C. H. Hopkins. Sawyerdale?J. M. Knotts, 0. S. j Corbett and J. L. Layton. Springfield?H. Inahinet, Tom i Gleaton and W. C. Mobley. Stokes?J. L. Dukes, J. S. Earley I and G. E. Stroman. Vance?E. W. Avinger, S. F. Dantzler and F. K. Norris. The Managers at each precinct named above are requested to dele gate one of their number to secure the boxes and blanks for the election at Orangeburg Court House on or af ter Saturday, April 1, 1911, and be THEY WANT THE MONEY. Murderer of Phillips Will Be Deliv ered for Cash. Mr. Paul A. Gibson, who went as the agent of Sheriff Salley to Way cross, Ga., for the negro who was held there for the murder of Mr. J. T. Phillips, has notified the sheriff that the man held in that city is not the James Evans who committed the murder. iMr. Gibson lives at Norway, the scene of the brutal murder of Mr. Phillips seven years ago, and knew the regro Evans well, as the negro worked for Mr. Gibson. However, the police authorities of Waycross, say that if this is the wrong negro, they can apprehend the right one and will do so if they can obtain the reward that was of fered many years ago. An effort will be made by the authorities in this county to obtain requisition papers from the governor of South Carolina and also the revival of the reward and have the criminal apprehended if possible. About all the Interest the Way I cross police have in the matter is to get the reward offered for Evans. Such police officials are a disgrace to the department of justice of any town, and Waycross should lose .no time in kicking them out. The bru tal murderer of Mr. Phillips ought to be caught and hung regardless of what it might cost, but that does not justify the Waycross police in their position. THE WORLD. He argued his suit, she answered "No," But the world went on revolving just the same. Her answer filled his heart with woe, But the world went on revolving just the same. She had no wish to be his bride, Her cold rejection hurt his pride. He med-i-ta-ted su-i-ci-de, But the world went on revolving just the same. The business man ran out of cash. But the world went on revolving just the same. His business simply went to smash, But the world went on revolving just the same. He pleaded with the banks, but no. They wouldn't help him make it go. And so his heart was filled with woe. But the world went on revolving just the same. And so it is?we come to grief, But the world goes on revolving just the same. Our ship runs on a jagged reef But the world goes on revolving just the same. And when at last, in course of years, There comes an end to hopes and fears. And we must leave this vale of tears. It will go right on revolving just the same. ?Sommerville Journal. Duns on Postal Cards. Postal cards or post cards sent op enly in the mails bearing the noti fication that the person to whom they are sent is a debtor, delinquent or de fendant In any case will not be ac cepted for mailing. If found in the letter drops or boxes they will be tak en up and the facts reported. The text of the regulations reads as fol lows: "The department has decided that postal cards, or post cards, which make public the fact that the person named thereon is a debtor, de linquent or defendant in any case should not be accepted for mailing unless sent under cover. If any such cards are found, report must be made to the superintendent of malls, in the event that they are mailed at this of fice, and to the superintendent of de livery in the event they are re ceived at this office for delivery." Press Meeting Today. An important meeting of the Exe cutive Committee of the South Car olina Press Association will be held this afternoon in Columbia for the purpose of arranging final details for the Press Assocition gathering there on May 30-June 1. The members of the executive committee are as fol lows: W. E. Gonzales, Columbi , E. H. Aull, Newberry; E. H. DeCamp, Galfney, and the ex officio members. August Kohn, Columbia, president; James L. Sims, Orangeburg, treau urer; R. L. Freeman, Bennettsville, j secretary; William Bangs, Columbia, i first vice president; J. C. Mace, Mari-I on, second vice president. Lost His Foot. A colored man employed on the , Atlantic Coast Line railroad met with L quite a painful accident a short time; ago. In attempting to get on the! fast vestibule train as it was cross-j ing the Santee river bridge, he, missed his footing and fell twenty j feet to the ground below, crushing his left leg just above the ankle, j which necessitated the amputation of one foot. j' Gets a Better Plate. A special dispatch to The State j from Washington says Mr. Summers : \\\ Taylor, of Cameron, has been pro moled from a $1,000 clerkship to one j at $1,200 in the division of naturali zation, bureau of immigration ai,d naturalization, department of com- * tnerce and labor. "Ha!" exclaimed the Mexican scout." T sec signs of another revolu tion !" "What are they?" "Three men with seven-shooters and a jug of pulque." fore the date set for the election. J. W. Mack, W. M. Warren, J. A. Berry, Commissioners for State Election for Orangeburg County, South Caro lina. J. L. Dukes, Clerk. March 11, 1911. j? ~\ . ? 1 t 1 I LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What Is Happening Here and There. Local Items of Personal Interest to Our Readers. We hope the fruit is still safe. The City Tax Ordinance will be found on the third page. The rain of the past few days will help things amazingly. oay, have you paid for your pa per yet? If you have not, please do so at once. The notice for the election of pro bate judge and special referee is pub lished in this issue. A benefit for the Methodist Sunday-school will be at the Theato Friday, March 17th. Help the good cause. Mrs. Townsend Wolfe and daugh ter, Bernlce, have returned to their home in New York city after an ex tended visit to Mrs. F. Furman Mal pass on Glover Etreet. A feature of the Press Association gathering this year will be the ad dress by Woodrow Wilson, Governor of New Jersey. Every newspaper man in the State should hear him. iMr. Robert McKewn, Jr., who has been in the County Treasurer's office for some time, has accepted a posi tion in the Edisto Savings Bank, and will enter upon his duties in a week or two. The City Council of Camden have ordered an automobile chemical en gine for the firemen of that hustling little city. The business men of Camden heartily endorsed the action of the City Council in buying the en gine. Mr. and Mrs. 'B. Reed, who have resided here with their daughter, Mrs. James C. Fairey, during the winter, have gone to Elko, where Mr. Reed owns a large plantation. Mr. Reed is a large asparaus planter and has gone to his farm to look after the cutting and shipping of this veg etable. Messrs. Hugo and Henry Sims and Hubert Josey, of Wofford College, are at home for a week or two. Small pox having broken out in the house where they roomed, they were not allowed to attend college, so they came home for a :tew weeks. They were vaccinated a short time before the smallpox broke out, and before they left Spartanburg their clothing were thoroughly fumigated by the health officer. HUMOROUS. "I ish I had the toothache." "Why such a wish?" "Well, I've got a lot of other trou bles that I'd like to forget for a while." Now Helen pink, the papers say, Is Washington's new hue; Well, if the shade has come to stay, That must make Alice blue! Alice?That girl is pretty, but she hasn't any brains. Lorraine?If she's pretty she doesn't ned any brains. Miss Elderly?What would you do if I should tell you my age? He?Double it. "I have a remarkable history," began the lady who looked like a, possible client. "To tell or sell?" inquired the lawyer caoutiously." - First Tramp?What do yer t'lnk of dis "pure beer" idea? Second Tramp?I wish dey'd jest make me one of de inspectors. Farmer?Here's a letter from city folks answerin' our ad, Miranay. They want ter know If there's a bath in the house. What'll I tell 'em? His Wife?Tell 'em the truth. Tell 'em if they need a bath they'd better take it afore they come. The Collector?Are you Lawyer Miggs? The Lawyer?Yes. The CJollector?Want to know when you will pay this bill? The Lawyer?Never? Two dollars for the advice, please. Ra^on?I iunderstand your wife never does things by halves, Egbert?That's about right. She either leaves the door wide open or 3lse she slams it. The Clergyman of Vour Parish. iMay not resemble the very lovable! ild gentleman that Mrs. Deland tells J us about in "Doctor Lavendar's Poo-1 |)le," but you will wish he equalled ; :be Old Chester preacher in toler ince, wisdom and kindly humor. . Read the book? Now fifty cents at j Sims' Book Store. Card of Thanks. Please allow us space in your val uable paper to thank our many "riends and neighbors for their nuiu >rous acts of kindness to us in >->ur sudden bereavement, tin.' death of Vir. T. G. Kemmerlin. Wife and Daughter. Cameron, S. C* Socialism Rules This Town. A little band of men. c;iger to bct er the social structure, start a town >f their own sonic where near 'Frisco, rhonias Dixdn, .lr.. t .Is us in "Coin ?ados" whether they succeed or not. fifty cents at Sims' Hook Store. Warficld in "The .Music Master." Could make the story more vivid, )ut you can have the old Music Mas er's humor in your own home, in the 'orm of an exquisitely illustrated 50ok, for fifty cents at Sims' Book Store. S^3*S^<S><?><S><S>?><8^ OFFICE SUPPLIES Is your office well supplied with the necessaries of business life? Have you a full supply of all things needed in a first class office?ink, sealing wax, files, pens, paper clips, ink wells, paste, etc.? If you have not, we are ready to supply that need. Here are a few things that every first class officf. needs: "Do you keep your accounts straight?'' If so, you doubtless find yourself from time to time in need of draft books, note books, receipt books, time books, etc. We carry a full supply. Draft books, at 10, 15 and 30 cents. Receipt books, at 5, 10 and 25 cents, monthly) at 5 cents. "Have you a good filing system?" If not, you should, as it is the first need of any up-to-date office. Keep your correspond ence. We offer some of the best files at $1.00. Paste board cover, 3 0 cents. Call and let us show you the famous Sbaw Walker cabinet filing devices. It will pay you to invest. "Some other needs." String tags?8 cents per 100. Pin tickets?10 cents per 100. Sealing wax?8 cents per stick. Marking crayon?5 cents per stick. The "Cinch" paper clip, 10 cents per 250. The "Niagara" paper clip?7.5 cents per 100. Dennison's paper fasteners?5 cents per box. Shade your eyes with a "Light Shade," 10 cents each. Pencils and pen holders, leather, holding two and three, 10 cents. Ink wells, single, 20 cents up. Double, with gilt bottom, 50 cts. Note books at 30 cents. Time books (weekly or WATCH OUR SPACE EACH ISSUE. IT MAY SAVE YOU MONEY SIMS BOOK STORE When The Fire Bell Rings is no time to think of in surance. It is too late then. Don't wait to see your homejand the results of your labor go'up in smoke. Get Insured Now while your home business is insurable. Have us write you a policy today and protect yourself from the ruin that has fallen upon so many others through their neglect to insure. ZEI6LER & DIBBLE TI?e tysurMjce Ret) ORANGEBURG, S. C. Price is the Power to Unload our Big Stock of Excellent Spring Goods. Our Values are alwa)-s satisfactory. JUST A FEW SPECIALS: Lovely Foulards, all shades at.,.12 1-2 32 inch Persian Lawns, extra value.10c 40 inch Lawns, 7 1 -2 to 15c all good. Fancy White Goods lor Waists.10c to 25c yard Flaxon Lawns, colored, figured and small dots.15c Big shipment of new Embroidery Flouncings, 25c to 50c. A spec ial price on each piece. ?OfYtlOHT \ f IT 1UTCJUA.T, ?IWMM * OO. tMMMO ?U. Dear Friend: Ji^jSJ Do you like chesse? I like cheese when it is gocd cheese. I will tell you how I like cheese. I like a piece of cheese with a piece of pie when I get nearly through. Papa says cheese makes his coffee taste better, and his cigar when he smokes. Until I went to the groc ery store I didn't know how many kinds of cheese I hey had.Jj ... ... . Cream cheese for 20 cents a pound Swiss cheese foi 50 cents a pound Green cheese for 25 cents a pound Rogneford cheese for 15 cents a jar. Your rriend, JACOB. ^Sjj P.~S.---Whenjou want cheese ' go to J. A. CRAIG'S PURE FOOD STORE.