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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE. raWtfY letters from oi7k spe? cial corrkspgn dents. mm of Interest From all Parts of ttwmttr tn.I Adjoining Counties. FfOTICK TO CORRES PON DKXTkX Mall your letters so that they will reach this office not later than Mon? day when Intended for Wednesday's paper and not later than Thursday for Saturday's Issue. This, of course, applies only to regular correspond amoe. In case of items of unusual mwi value, aend In Immediately by saail. telephone or telegraph. Such aswn stories are acceptable up to the ?our of going to press. Wednesday's paper is printed Tuesday afternoon and Saturday's paper Friday after SMITHVTLLE. Mayesvllle. Aug. 18.?Cotton Is be* ginning t?> open In many tedds around her* and probably picking will he in order within the next, ten days. Many fomplimeni passed oa the progress of Mayesvllle while too campaign party and visitors wore here on Wednesday. The handsome school building, the modern business houses and the paved streets all at? tracted much attention. Mr. L. L Strauss, of Sumter. spent Thursday in town. Mr. F. K. Barron. of Charleston, visited Mr. R. A. Chandler this week. Miss Fannie Mayes has returned from a visit to Rose Hill. Mrs, S. J. Grant Is visiting relatives at Tlndal. Mi*s a 1mm gagfsani nnd Maatat Thomas Burgess, of Fort Motte, have returned home. Mr. 8. C. Foxworth Is spending a few days In Camden. Miss Nettle Sue Anderson, of Sa? vannah. Is visiting her parents. The follolwlng have gone to Wash? ington and other points: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harmon Burgess. Mrs. W. S. Chan? dler. Mrs. Caro Wltherspoon, and Misses Alice Cooper and Emma Walker. Mr. T. L. Kahn has gone North on a business trip. Mr. C. E. Mayes. cashier of the Bank of Mayesvllle, is away on his vacation. Mr. Nathan Kahn, of Atlanta, Is visiting relatives here. Mr F. L. Edens has gone to Red Spitngs. N. C, to accept a position. Rev. Waddy T. Duncan, of Sumter. was in town 01 Wt Iis lay. Mr. James King, of Florence, was In town this week. - RROGDON. Messrs. Julius and Clinton Brog? don are spending some time in Ashe vllle and other mountain resorts. Mr. Joel P.ivis and family have gone to Glenn Springs. Mr. Allen l>a\is h h returned from Olenn Springs. Mr* H. M. Bradby and children are visiting relatives and friends in the aaajhaorhe I Mrs. J. C. Parnell and little daugh? ter, visited friends here this week. Mr I <\ Broadway of Montgomery. Ala., has been visiting his par -tits. Mr. and Mr*. J. I. Brogdon. Sudle Stukes Is spending the sum? mer at Carolina Beach. Miss Mamie Blackwell is attend? ing the summer a hOOl in Manning Rev. Mr. Splnks. assisted by Dev. Courtnev. of Columbia Is conducting a ggffti of meetings with Graham church. Considerable Interest is manifested, und large congregations are In attendance. Mrs. J. I. P.rogdon. who has been quite ill .ill week, Is now considered some better. Messrs Geo. and Eugene Brogdon, of Florerc e. ;ir? In the nHghborhoe having been called to the sick bed of th?dr mother. WMACKT. Wlsa. k\. Aug. 22.?Th?- weather for the p.i-t r \ o w. . k ha< been w ry favorC'le f?,r the mips. Cotton has made rapid impmvem* nt on some fsrm* and Wttl | bite fall, farmers are hop.fnl of making a better crop than the) expected), Tb.rn crop is moderately good, -nd fodder puiiing has seen carries' on wltti much saOCOSI and satlsfnr alam Cotton gal I'egnn to open. SO It will mo PS b-ng before the belds a*"e white with thi daple The health of the community is asoderateiy good at present. Thore was a very pleasant party alven if Mr \ K W< hhrn's last Thursday. In honor of Mr K. rl S tl m-otb. i of Mr*. W< Man, and her friend. Miss Tere?a Chamlb r. of Sum tor. Delightful refreshments were serv? ed and all had a lovelv. happv time Mr and Mr* Willie Brunsnn and daughter*, ef Sumter, trie lad Mfl gblrer and family a few davs since They came In their handsome tour? ing car. and eajoyed the trip im monsilv Their ff leads are hoping for another visit from them soon. Mr* Dff Sbirer and daughter. Miss Ina. of St. St' von*, have been with relativ n hffl for the past ten daya They left this morning for Hot Springs. North Carolina, and will he gone about two months. Master Hernie Shirer left this morning for Aiken. where he has ac? cepted a position in the Cokely Hard ? trt 1 orapany. RBMRaWT. Kt-m.-ri't. Aug. 22.?We hSVS had ?0 many haavy ratal during the past week, that OUT cotton, on all lands (OXCOpt bottom lands), is failing and shedding. The farmers, as a rule, are having a tough time trying to save their fod? der, and ? great deal of It. if saved at all. will be damaged. It Is most tune for the humming of the cotton gin. the happy song of the darky with his sack on. the smile of the ?tort clerk as he deals out cheese and I ra< kers. and many will be glad that It Is harvest time, while others with short crops will be sorry because it is pay time. There is some sickness in our com? munity, and we fear that unless we have more sunshine there will ba ? great deal of sickness. The meeting at McLeodV. Chapel was Indeed a good one, and while we do not kBOW the name of the preach? er, who assisted the pastor, still let us say that he Is an able preacher, and labored hard for the upbuilding of tho church, and for the salvation of lost souls. Our public roads are in a very bad condition, but no wonder; for if you should repair them one day, they arc likely to be washed away the next, and no man can do anything under such conditions as these. I've trust? ed, however, that our worthy supervis? or will try by some means or other t?> do something for the road leading from Dinklns' mill to the public road near Borden's. This road is in an awful fix, and has been for twelve months. A stranger could not tell by traveling It, that it was a public road. Some people along this road don't seem to understand that it is. or was, a public road, for they plow and plant in it. I've noticed that those of this sec? tion who have been attending the teachers summer school In Sumter have returned home, except our friend (Hagood). why. what is the matter old boy. that you can't get out too? We hope yon haven't been kept in for disobedience, if you have, whistle softly and we will saj no more. EGYTT. Kgypt. Aug. 20.?Fodder pulling Is the order of the day. Several have tinished pulling and are Walt? ing for the cotton to open. The crops are looking well, rain has been very heavy in this section. Mr. Bsrt Zetrouer. of RoSjlSlle, Fla. is visiting relatives in Fgypt. Mr. and Mrs. J, K. RIchbOttTg have returned home after a two weeks visit to Foutaln Inn. / I>r. T. 1 I'oNwortht of IfoColI, is visiing relatives in this section. Mrs. J, B, McLsod has returned home after a pleasant visit to rel tlVSS at llidgcway. Misses Jaunita and Maltis M - Lsod and Nan Team spent Saturd \ and Sunday with Miss Eva Brltton of Fgypt. Miss Lillian Bagot, Of Tampa. Fl I hai been visiting Miss Lots McLeod at this place. Mr. J, It. Rlchbourg has gone to i lahopi Ills today. Mise Irene Woldon iy spending s< era! dayi with Mrs. J. B, Wilson. Smitb.ville. Politics are at best In Fgypt and candidates are no uncommon things in Egypt. Miss Bells MeCutchen has gone to HeColl to spend several weeks with her slater, Mrs. t. d. Foxworth. Mr. Lawrence Sullivan has gone to Clinton for a few days. Little Alma Peebles has been Quite sb k for sev eral days. Mr. \ B, White spent Monday In < famden. Egypt his been Well represented at McLeod'i Chape] during the protract* ed meeting there this week. We have very little sickness In Eg: pt. ADVICE TO COTTON GROWERS. Mr. i). it. < oker Dlsensses the Rug ging ami Tic Question. (from the Hartavtlle afssssnger.) The last Legislature passed an A t making it Illegal for buyers of cotton to make ;uiv deduction from the weight or price of any bale of cotton on account of bagging and ties, pro? vided thev ars not over ft per cent of the kv<>?* a eight of the bale. I b urned a short time ;igo that one of the largest und strongest firms of ? iporters doing bualneas in this sec lion would instruct their buyers not to pun ha-e any DOtton that carried a glSSn r amount of bagging and ties than was formerly allowable I. c, six yards of bagging and six ti. s. I Immediately wrote to barn ths at? titude of a number other firms who buy in Rasern enroling, and find thai in all esses they are much prejudiced against cotton whl< h carries as much as 6 fa r cent. Of bagging and ties, and will either refuse to buy It al? together or will discriminate against it heavily in price. After looking Into the matter most carefully I have come to the conclu- ! slon that it will not be to the far- 1 hut's Interest to change the weight of covering on his cotton, but that j lie should continue to use the amount j of bagging and ties heretofore al towable. My reasons for this conclu? sion are : j 1st. Because the law cannot force any one to buy something he docs i not want. i 2nd. The law cannot force mill and exporter to offer more for any j bale or lot of cotton than they choose to offer. 3rd. Experience teaches that the best way to secure a maximum price for any product Is to put it up in the shape in which it is desired by the gri atest number. This stimulates ?mpetitlon and active competition tends to enhance prices. There are, I think, several reasons why this market has usually been able to pay comparatively high prices for cotton. The principal reason for this is that buyers want Hartsville cotton, and want it badly. They want it because it is of good grade, be? cause it is billed at correct weights and correct grades and because car? ries no more bagging and ties u.an they wish. It' 1 could And sale for cotton with ti n yards of bagging as readily an 1 at as good price as for that carrying only six yards, I would certainly ad? vise the farmers to use the greater amount, for it would be to their ad? vantage to do so. I do not believe, however, notwithstanding the recent? ly passed law, that there is any prac? ticable way to force the cotton mills j and exporters to accept cotton with a large amount of bagging, on the same terms as that having a smaller amount. Such an attempt would un I doubetedly injure the reputation of this market, cause much friction and hard feeling and would not, I be? lieve, result in any good to the farm? er. The good reputation of this market has unquestionably been of benefit to the farmer in the past and I ask the cooperation of all i farmers and gin ners in keeping that reputation at its form r high standard, promising my continued efforts to that end. Whatever the individual farmer may decide to do be cannot help realise that no buyer can handle in large quantity and at full market prices any product for which there is not a ready demand, and this will undoubtedly be the case with refer? ence to cotton with 8 per cent, of covering unless some of the cotton firms doing business in this terri? tory recede from the position they have taken. David R. Coker. SI MM AR Y OF COTTON CROP. Commercial ? Appeal Predicts Good Production for the Year. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 21?The summary of cotton crop condition will be In the Memphis-Appeal tomorrow "Unfavorable reports come from T is and northern and central Qeor Blsewhere with local excep? tions, the crop Is now in the best staff of promise of the season. The Au? gust fruitage has been heavy and the plant is thrifty and growing. In Ok lah ma with an average or late frost the largest crop within a number of years will be harvested. "No shedding is reported except In the dry districts as above. The bolls on the plant are still young and con? tinued favorable weather is needed lor their proper development, while the general lateness of the plant III the matter of growth makes a late frost very desirable. With such frost assured the general crop pros? pect would be favorable. "Telegraphic reports up to Sunday night show that Texas bad no general rainfall during the week and that de? terioration of the crop has been checked over a limited and scattered territory, composed mainly of the lower Pan Handle, northern and ex? treme western districts. "The heavy movement in the South ind Southwest Is the result of rapid ind premature opening of bolls. The crop is now nearly matured. While boll weevils have destroyed cotton In l.ouisana and southern Mississippi, ? Isewhere they have not been a se? rious setback to the crop." THE WAR IS OVER. Reported Nicaragua n Government Turned Over to Revolutionists. New Orleans, Aug. 21.?According to cable advices received here tonight from Managua, .Jos.- Dolores ESstrada, reported to have temporarily received the reins of the de1 facto Government of Nicaragua from Dr. Madriz. issued a proclamation today, turning over the Government to the revolutionists. It is believed that Juan J, Estrada, leader of the insurgent forces, will occupy the Presidency of the Repub Rlotlng In Managua is said to have reached serious proportions, two f deaths having already been reported. Many are departing from the city and serious apprehension |s fell bjl American residents. The revolution? ary forces were reported late today to be about twelve miles from Managua, and, with their march unchecked, ISRAEL'S KING REJECTED. I Matthaw 21:1 -17.?August 28. "Hosanna to the Son of Uaiidt Blessed is he that Cometh in the name of the Lord) liosanna in the Highest!" HLTHOUGH God foreknew and the prophets foretold that the Jewish nation would reject Jesus and not receive him as their King, never? theless, everything was done as though the results were not fore? known and foretold. The prophecies were fulfilled. Today's study illustrates this. Jesus offered himself to Israel as their Messianic King, just j five days before his crucifixion, and on the exact day upon which, as the Lamb ! of God, he should have been received by them, in order that they might have I been "passed over" and, as a nation, become the antitypical Levites from amongst whom would have been selected the antitypical priests. Their failure to receive Jesus at the appointed time did not at all interfere with the Divine arrangments. for all of the Jews found worthy to be of the spiritual Levites and spiritual Priests were selected, although the nation wa3 rejected. The remainder of those spiritual, antitypical Priests and Levites God has been gathering from amongst the Gentiles ever since. By and by, all these, of whom Jesus is the Chief Priest, will be glorified on the spirit plane. Then will begin the great Messianic work for Israel, and through Israel for all the nations of the world. Thus in due time Israel's expectations will be realized on a grander scale than they ever dreamed of. Abraham, Isaac and all the prophets shall be made princes or rulers In all the earth. Israel restored to Divine favor shall "obtain mercy" of God through the glorified Church, and shall become the channel of God's favor for pouring out upon mankind riches of grace. The Snbb:ith day prior to his crucifixion was sp?^nt by the Great Teacher at the home of Lazarus and Martha and Mary. His fame had spread by rea? son of the miracle performed upon Lazarus. A feast was given in his honor on Sabbath night after sundown. It was then that Man- anointed him with the precious perfume which Jesus said was an anointing for his burial. The fragrance of this perfume has come down to us through the ages. The next morning, to fulfill the Scriptures. Jesus sent for the ass and its little colt to be brought The ass was probably a white one, for it is reputed to have been the custom of the kings of Israel to ride upon white asses. The multitude who had come to see Jesus, and Lazarus whom he had brought from the tomb, filled with admiration, hailed Jesus with shouts, as "The Son of David!" The Great King! The Messiah! Certain scribes and Pharisees called attention to this and suggested that Jesus rebuke them. His answer was that, had the people refused to acclaim him, the stones would have cried out; because It bad been prophesied centuries before, "Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, thy King cometh unto thee. He Is meek and having salvation; lowly, and sit? ting upon an ass, with its colt, the foal of an ass." The little procession headed for Jerusalem, the multitude shouting and strewing their clothing and palm branches for the ass to tread upon, as marks of honor to the great King whom they imperfectly, Indistinctly, recognized?not realizing the still greater glory and honor of his 'ater revealing in the end of this Age, when "every knee shall bow and every tongue confess to him." Four months ago?on April 24th, we passed over the historic road from Beth? lehem to Jerusalem, thinking the while of the great incident of this lesson. The road sweeps around the side of the Mount of Olives on a reasonable grade until suddenly a turn of the road and the sharp declivity of the Valley of Hlnnom (Gehenna) brings Jerusalem into full view in a moment Time and again we walked over part of the road and noted where the Master hailed the little procession and wept over the City, saying, "O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophet! and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would 1 have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings [for safety 1, and ye would not! Behold, your house Is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you. Ye shall not see me henceforth, till [that day when] ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord."?(Matt 23:37-39.) Our heart went out in sympathy for the Jewish people. We recalled how they have been nationally "left desolate" for eighteen centuries, and have been persecuted, even, alas, by those who have named the name of Christ! We specially rejoiced to think that "the time of Jacob's trouble*' will soon be over?that the time when they will enter into the New Covenant relationship with God will soon be at hand. (.Ter. 31:31; Rom. 11:27.) We rejoiced to think that soon Immanuel in the glory of his Kingdom will be revealed, and that all flesh shall behold the glory of that Kingdom. Then the Lord will pour upon Israel the spirit of prayer and of supplication and they shall look upon Mm whom they pierced. (Zech. 12:10.) We rejoice to think that "that day" when they shall say, "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord," is nigh at hand. Hut. we reflect, correspondingly, the time of special favor to spiritual Israel must be drawing to a close. That spo' where Jesus stopped to prophesy Israel's future was the same one over which, a little later, the army of Titus marched to the destruction of Jerusalem, and. amidst famine, finally accomplished the destruction of the city, taking, according to records, ninety-seven thousand prisoners. One million, one hundred thousand, were said to have perished through famine and war. The ground around the City of Jerusalem the Romans planted thick with crosses, on which Jews were crucified until there was room for no more, says history. The Great Teacher's entry into Jerusalem caused considerable commotion. He went directly to the Temple and ordered from it the money-changers and dove-sellers who had no right within its hallowed precincts. Thus was ful? filled the prophecy, "The zeal of thine house has consumed me." The poor, the blind, tin* lame, sgaln had his ministries. Again the chief religionists of the time were vexed and considered him an intruder upon their arrangements and were displeased with the multitude's shouting his praises as the Messiah, the Son of David. They rebuked the Teacher, who answered, Scripturally, "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise."?Matt 21:10; Psalms 8:2. were expected to shortly reach th? city. Jose Estrada took sides with Zelaya and subsequently with M idrls, against his brother, Juan Estrada* in the Nicarag*uan emhroglio. His present at? titude is taken to mean here that the last hope of the so-called titular Gov? ernment of Nicaragua has gone. According to the belief of partisian^ of each of the rival parties in Nica? ragua, expressed here, the life and property of American citiezns will be protected. No statement was made in the cable advices received here of the departure of Madriz. It is said that he has kept a vessel provisioned and in watlng for days in anticipation of BUch a situation as be now faces. Schoolboy Definitions. Here nre some definitions from the schoolroom: "A Jacobite is a man descended from Jacob." "Snoring is our breath meeting the air which is coming in our mouth." "Sneezing is a kind of 'cofflng' In the throat." An? other boy writes. "When you are cold the inside of your body rumbles and then it makes a noise which is called sneezing." "A telephone is a kind of long wire with n spout nt end end."? Westminster Gazette. A Slight Ct ange. Slight changes sometimes make a grent difference. "Dlnatc for nothing," would be agreesble. for Instance; not so, "Nothing for dinner." His Wish. Tom?I wish this ten dollar bill was a ten dollar debt, Dick ? Heavens! Why? Tom?I'd never get rid of It Cleveland Lender. We are sure to get the better of for? tune if we do but grapple with her.? Seneca. Wo talk llttlo If we do not talk about ourselves.?Hazlltt. When the Barber Was a Wit. In original literature the barber Is a great figure, and Arabian tales are full of him. In Italy and Spain he was often the brightest man in town, and his shop was headquarters for wit and intrigue .lasamin became fa? mous as a poet in southern France and ! recited his verses with razor, scissors, i brush end comical gesture as he drey* ! ed the hair of fine ladies and gentle i men in his shop He had a great run. I made money, hived fame, and Smiles tuade a book a beut htm. I Hadn't Heard It. j "Money talks." asseverated Gilder I sleeve. I "1 am not so sure of that." retorted \ Throckmorton. "Ir is not on speak J ing terms with me."? Detroit Free Press. Something to Live For. Three little girls were playing. The mother of one came into the room and engaged the children in conversation. "Marian, what are you going to be when you crow up?" she asked. "1 am going to be a famous singer.'* she replied "Atal you. Susie, what are you to be?" "Oh. 1 c.!U going to write stories when I grow n sh;? answered. ??An ! ivit . V irtorte to he?" Con? tinus! the mofh'M M..nor:e. a .e : live, thought seriously a moment mid iheri *ald. "Welt, I nm not sure, but I think I'll be a widow." 1 lehnen tor. She Was Different. "John." asked his wife, who wns writing to one of her former school* mates, "which Is proper?to say, 'I dif fer from you' or '1 differ with you?'" "Tell her you differ from her 1 un derstand that she lets her husband keep part of his salary to have fun with himself."?Chicago Record-Her aid. Nothing is dfilcult; it Is only we who are indolent.?llaydon. Timely Observations. Du /all is the logic al candidate for 'he 'ooal optionists to support for lieutenant governor, as his opponent, Smith, in for prohibition. Both are apparently good men for the place they seek. Many voters do not think seriously enough when it comes to selecting their candidate for lieutenant gover? nor. It should he remembered thai the man who fills this office may some day he governor, in case of any mis? fortune befalling the chief executive of the State. Again, the lieutenant governor la presiding officer of the Senate and should be a man of sound judgment and dignity in this posi? tion. If a voter is a conscientious local optionist and will vote for either Mi Lc-od or Blease, then he should vote for Duvall, if for no'other rea? son, a MeLiCod or Blease ballot should be a Duvall ballot. ? ? ? Dr. Ray, in his speech, impresses one that he realizes his defeat already He should be given credit, though, for not being a "quitter," like some in other districts. a e a The prohibitionists seem to be get? ting more and more split up. The Brunson-Featherstone controversy will undoubtedly have Its effect oneway or another and cause still more dissen? sion in the ranks. This party will I hardly see victory this year, and should not expect it under the cir? cumstances. a e a What is the matter with the Con? federate Home in Columbia? One of the county candidates mentioned some thing about a coming investigation in his speech a few days ago. When shall investigations cease? a e a Eenator Clifton's declaration that the women and the business men can do more to put down the evils of whiskey drinking than legislation is undoubtedly true, and these classes are working in that direction and have been for some time. No true woman and no sane business man will encourage the drinking of in? toxicants. OBSERVER. Mayesville, S. C. August 19. Summerton Social News. Summerton. Aug. 22.?Special?Irt the social circle of Summerton there have recently been quite a number of noteworthy events, to which both young and old are indebted for ad? mirable means of putting to hasty tlight what might otherwise have proven "long summer days." On Friday afternoon last, the Matron's Book <'lub was delightfully entertain? ed by Mrs. Dr. T. J. Davis. A new and Interesting variety of progres? sive games was introduced, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Four tables Were arranged in the parlor upon each of which was to be found the alphabet, each letter on separate card-boards. These letters were turned by the players in order, the object being to call upon seeing the letter some animal, flower, tegetable, or fruit beginning with that letter; when all had been turned the couple succeeding in naming first the great? est number of the kind represented at their particular table, progressed. At the conclusion ii was found that Mrs. John Lesesne and Miss Sallie Anderson had tied, and upon draw? ing Mrs. Lesesne was awarded the prize, a lovely plaque. Miss Bertha Davis served punch during the af? ternoon, and Mrs. Davis assisted by Mrs. Hunter, concluded the enjoyment with delicious ice cream and wafers. Resides the members there were present: Mesdames Joe Davis, B. A. Hunter, and Misses Lou Patton. Abbie Bryan, and Sallie Anderson. On Friday evening Miss Etta Scar? borough entertained in honor of her guest. Miss Josie McBride. of Flor? ence. The guests, received by Miss Etta, were presented to Miss McBride in the front parlor, where informal conversation was enjoyed for a time. The do.>r was then thrown open to the back palor. where hearts-dice were played progressively. The high? est scorers in this contest were Mr. Harry l>a\is and Miss Sallie Ander? son, to whom was tendered a dainty box of paper, which they presented to the guest of honor. Miss McBride. Those present were: Misses McBride, Grace BrtggS, Lucie and Marie Ifood, May Davis. Hazel Rogan. Britton and Sallie An? derson. Messrs Harry and Lejn Davis. Julian and Orlando Scarbor? ough, Connors Gentry, Lucian Broad? way. Ben Cantey, Allsten James. Abrain Briggs. Kreil Barnes and Hill Noisi >n. The march of the human mind Is slow.?Burke. All art Is in its origin connected with religion.?Vlricl. Talk things over with the hired man; It will help both you and him. Poetry is the natural language of all worship.?Madame de Stael.