The Times and Democrat from Orangeburg, South Carolina • Page 4

RACE WttlL BE OPEN TACANOY TO BJB FILLED BY A GENERAL ELECTION. County Democratic Executive Committee Decides Against Primary to Elect Copes' Successor. A meeting of the. County Democratic Executive was held at the court house on Saturday to -make arrangements for the election of a successor to Judge Copes as Judge of Probate and Special Ret eree. In the absence of County Chalrmian Lide, the meeting was prei aided over by Vice-Chairman W.

L. Glaze. The coir.mlttee decided that it would not ojder a primary, btit 2et the issue be decided by a general election, free to all candidates. The meeting, which, was not very largely attended, was called to orr der about twelve o'clock, and soon attended to the business in hand and It was stated by Capt. A.

Berry, secretary and treasurer of the committee', that there were not onottjjh funds iri the treasury to defray the expenses of a primary elecIpj'ltlon. This made the holding of a primtiry impossible, unless some were devised to raise the necessary funds to hold it. After 'this announcement and some discussion Hon. John H. Dukes offered a resolution r.o the' effect that the committee deemed it inexpedient and unnecessary to hold a primary election and requesting Governor Bleaise to order an election to fill the This was passed Iby a unanimous vote, which was about the best thing that could be as the farmers are too busy I "with their woik to hold two.

electibntt. The action of the committee will he conveyed tc? Governor Blease at once, and, sis Judge Copes expects to qualify ih his new position about March l. and the one he. now holds, it is expected that the ejection will bo ordered by the Governor to be held as soon as possible, which is likely to be some time in April. In the meantime Clerk of G.

L. Salley will take charge the vacated office and see that Its affairs are properly conducted until the election is held and a successor Copes is Elected and qualifies. The ratw in this election is opeu. to all, without money and without price. This candidate that polls, the biggest vote gets the office, of Whethur he gets a majority of all the: cast not.v The only candidates that, have announced themselves! yei; are Major A.

C. Dlb' ble and Dr. K. Sturkie. We have heard It rumored that there would be another candidate in the field, but so far he has not materialized, but le yet, candidates can enter any time before tie polls close.

Tliis the most Important office, ifi the county. The man who holds it comes in close contact with the people, as it is his business lo wind up all estates and see Chat they are property divided up -among the heirs. He has many im; intricate to in tie discharge of his reiipon-' sible and for that reason he should be a marf learned lit the law. On' that account it is loped that the people will take interest in the election and chose the best man that offenr'for the place. TH3B FIRE AT SALLEY.

Corrections Made in the ReV-r- port About It. Salley, Feb. allow, me space in your paper to correct, or rather add to the report out from this town regarding the fire here on the morning of January 24, last, as said report does a few fire sufferers an apparent injustice, although I am sure same was written in perfect good faith, and with no intention to give an impartial report of the said fire. the end of the report complained of, the correspondent said: "Two ouher small houses, value of contents, when as a matter of fact, the other buildings burned were Dave King's barber shop, new building owned by R. C.

Corbett, large store building, owned by H. G. Cooper, and stock of goods owned by his son H. W. Cooper, two story building owned by Mrs.

D. 0. Fanning and stock of goods owned by GaTy Corbett. While it is true that very insurance was carried on these buildings; yet it is not exactly fair to out a report, and have same printed in the pages of your widely read paper without giving a full account of the extent of the fire. The lack of insurance made thJe a costly fire, as most others were somewhat better covered than the buildings so recently burned.

Respectfully, Citizen. Resigns His Position. Mr. M. E.

Matthews, who has been tlie efficient manager of the local telephone exchange for the past four years, has resigned to accept, a position with the Western Electric Company, with headquarters at Atlanta. Mr. Matthews has many friends in this city and they regret to see him leave. The resignation takes effect February 20. Mr.

Matthews hails from Augusta, and is a fine young gentleman. Social Missionary Meeting. All the ladies of St. Paul Methodist church are invited by the ladies of the Home Mission Society of that congregation to attend a social meeting of the society at the Sunday school room this afternoon at four o'clock. All the ladies of the congregation are cordially urged to attend the meeting.

WAS IT 1REALLY HSR? Miss Dorothy Arnold Thought to Have Been Here. A dispatch from Charloston to The State says "a young woman, giving Ifcer name as Dottle Wilson, but who ienow believed to be Dorothy Arnold, the New York heiress who. missing from Iter home for months, is remembered to have'lwen in S. for five days in December with a traveling show. young woman boarded with Guy E.

Fickling during her stay in Orangeburg. She impressed all with whom she came in contact as being especially well-bred and at one time seemed, much confused when she inadvertently mentioned the name "Arnold." "She was not connected with the missing heireits until the description of Miss Arnold was recently seen by Mrs. Fickling In The Charleston Newei and Courler. Mrs. Tickling at once wrote to Mr.

Arnold but has received no answer. The show with which, the young woman is suspected of being is wintering in Augusta, Ga." i A full account of the mysterious disappearance of Miss Arnold from her Now York home has been published In The Times and Democrat, and we have read considerable about the case. From our reading we do not believe that Miss Arnold went with an show. Her taste did not run that way. Not the Lady.

The Auguflta Chronicle secured a picture of the lady Bpoken of.abpve from a Mrs. Roberts connected with the show that Mrs. Fickling says the lady 'was traveling with, and. compared it with a picture of the missing New? York heiress. The Chronicle says the striking resemblance is impressive.

The features are exactly of the same formation and the facial expression and manner of hair dressing the same-. The printed descriptions of the missing' heiress well, fit the photograph secured from Roberts, auci the story told by Mrs. Fickling, of Qrangeburg, which is borne out by Mrs. the well-bred bearing and rather aristocratic manner of the subject of the photograph served tos make the Original suspicion more conclusive, rather than detract from it has been shown conclusively, by Mrs! Roberts that there are two people by the name of Dorothy Arnold. Mrs.

Roberts Is familiar with a great deal of the life history of-the Dorothy Arnold who has been with the Smith company, who has no connection with the Dorthy Arnold who is missing from New York. THE BOYS' CORN CLUB. Organized on Saturday With. Twentyone Members. first meeting of the Boys' Corn Club for Orangeburg County was held last Saturday In the office County Superintendent, of Education, who deeply interested in the boys and tlieir corn club.

The following boys were enrolled as -members of the club for the present year: Carr Gary E. Fairey, Branchvllle. Kirby Smith. Holly Ralph Livingston, Hugo Livingston, Norman Fickling, Andrew Grambling, Orangeburg. Rollle Edwins, Orangeburg.

Jesse Chavis, Orangeburg. Gary Blnicker, Orangeburg. Ernest Orangeburg. W. Wisenhuht', Orangeburg.

WHber Steadly, Branchville. Herman. Clifton Zeigler, Cameron. John B. Bozzard, Cameron.

Harold Funct.ess, Rowesville. W. J. JLntley, Ollie Hydrick, Bowman. Fred Murphy, Bowman.

Thomas Stokes, Rowesville. Corley Huges, Neeses. The election of officers was postponed until the next meeting, which will be held on Saturday, March 4, when It hoped that the membership of the club will be increased. Ira W. Williams will be invited to be present and address the boys on that day, and.

it is hoped that he will find it convenient to be here. Parents are requested to encourage their boys to join the club and take part in the competition. It would dD them good whether they won a prize or not. All boys who wish to join should send in their names at once to County Superintendent of Education Livingston, who would be glad to enroll them. Houndg Trail Burglar.

An alleged burglar was trailed Saturday morning by the 'county blood The store of Mr. Tom Felder on Sellers avenue broken into Saturday morning. Mr. John B. Ethridge, who lives near the store, heard the burglar and shot at him, but the thief got away.

The police were notified Saturday morning and the blood hounds were put on the traiL They went twice to the house of a ntegro man named Caldwell, and he was arrested. He is said to have served a term on the Sumter chain gang, which is against him. Saw Mill Burns. Mr. M.

J. Rucker, who lives three miles llrom Swansea, lost his saw and shingle mill by fire early Friday morning. Mr. Rucker lost 35,000 or 40,000 feet of first-class lumber, about 400 cords of wood and shingle blocks enough to saw 100,000 shingles. His loss was about $2,000, with no insurance.

Cause of fire is not known. Carload of Heifers. Capt. J. M.

Moss, of Cameron, onei of the best and most successful farmers and stock raisers of this section of the State, shipped a car of fine grade short-horn heifers last week for breeding purposes. It is understood he received very satisfactory prices. WHERE THE MONEY GOES I LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATES QUITE A LARGE SUM. Nearly Two Million. Dollars to Bun tbe State for Only One Tear.

The appended table shows the appropriations for 1911. While the total for the year is in excess of last the house of representatives has made few, increases of moment. The Item for public buildings Is not buildings being erected or to be erected, but merely paying for buildings already erected. The health department's appropriation for this year is based on last year's deficit. The asylum's increased demands are not questioned.

The following facts) w'll be of Interest Governor's 17,085.00 Secretary of state's of. 7,120.00 Comptroller general's 15,650.00 Insurance' commissioner's 10,000.00 St ate treasurer's office 7,600.00 I State superintendent of education's 7,800.001 Adjutant general's of- 17,070.00 Attorney general's office. 7,845.00 Railroad commissioner's 11,570.00 Chief game warden's office. 4,050.00 State librarian's office 1,80.0.00 Public 92,755.83 State geologist's office 2,250.00 Department of agriculture, commerce and industries. 22,920.00 Judicial .95,820.00 Health 28,305.27 Board of medical 2,500.00 Tax department, 81,833.14 Tniverslty of South Carolina.

93,376.10 Winthrop Normal and Industrial 125,662.44 The Citadel, The Military College of South 55,000.00 Institute for Education of Deaf, "Dumb and 33,046.118 Ftate Colored Industrial and Mechanical 29,500.00 Other educational purj State Hospital for In- jsane. 304,526.00 South Carolina Industrial xschooL. 26,972.00 State 6,550.00 Other charitable and penal 805.00 264,000.00 Historical commission 3,800.00 Interest on bonded debt 295,886.22 13,050.00 Miscellaneous. 76,752.43 The 14,971.40 The house of 32,672.20 Engrossing department 5,808.00 Expenses of both 320.00 Total. Increases.h Governor's offlcei $765 for fufni-j ture.

Secretary of state, $300, increase of salary of two clerks. Comptroller general's office, book-1 keeper's 'salary raised- $100 and $4,000 added for inspection of county and treasurers' books. Insurance commissioner's office, I 'for clerical work; $200 forJ stationary' and' printing; $500' contingent fund and $600 for rent. Cow and the Moon." Chas. A.

Sellon's new musical extravaganza, "The Cow- and the Moon" which is to appear at the Academy of Music on Wednesday is said to have 45 separate and' distinct characters besides the'" 15chorus groups and numbers. This I sureiy demands action and rapidity of which there is claimed to be plen-1 ty. Earth beingb immortais from' the Moon mingle together, causing all sorts mystery, masses of splendor elegance, riots of colors, and fun, interspersed with all of I strange, tinkling, teasing, tuneful music. Chas. A.

Sellon heads the cast as that of "Happy," a consinuation of the. character he made famous in "The Cat and the Fiddle" which is said to be a companion piece. Hans and Mike will also be seen as his chief fun assistants, and the beautiful Genii, played by M'ss Florence Willis from last season's cast, will aid him in his wishes for the joys of life. Will Visit Here. Miss Anna D.

Casler, executive secretary of the Young Woman's Christian Association of Virginia, North and South Carolina, with headquarters at Charlotte, N. will be in this city this week and deliver two Both of these meetings will be held on tomorrow, one in the morning for ladies at the residence of Mrs. Emily Wannamaker, 126 East Russell street, at eleven o'clock, and one In the afternoon for girls at the residence of Mrs. W. B.

Thompson, 3 Whitman street, at four o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested to attend these meetings. Long Chase After Thief. Mr. T.

A. Scarboro, proprietor of the Cameron Lumber Company, had quite an exciting chase after a negro thief on Wednesday. The negro broke into a shanty at the mill and stole a suit case, several pairs of shoes and some clothing. Mr. Scarboro took out a search warrant and went after the goods and the darkey.

The thief "lit out" and Mr. Scarboro and Constable King took after him. After a chase of five or six miles the thief escaped. The property waB recovered. 1 STILL ANOTHER FIRE.

Beautiful Residence Burned on Sunday Afternoon. 1 The' beautiful, new home of Mr. Jas. M. Abbergottl on West.

Amelia street was partially destroyed by fire. Sunday afternoon, entailing a loss of several thousand dollars on the house and furniture. The origin of the fire is unknown, but must have been some while before it was When the fire discovered there was no one at home, Mr. and'Mrs. Abergotti having only a few minutes before to make a call.

After being discovered the flames, which were entirely In the upper part of the house, spread very rapidly soon the entire roof was in a blaise. As usual the firemen did fine work, and soon had the fire under ont.r., but not before the upper storp was practically destroyed, but the lower floor was but slightly damaged oy the fire. Several things hampered the men. One of the hydrants Which made It practically useless. Then one section of hose In th.i main stream of water that was played in the fire burst Just Inside the door of the house, wh ich the effectiveness of that utream very materially.

But the firemen did fine work, notwithstanding these drawbacks and soon had the fire out. Abergotti's home was a new one and was one of the most Amelia street. He had onl) a few months ago moved into his home. The loss is practically covered by insurance, bat the of two young lady boarders were a complete loss. These young ladies were Misses Kdttie Abbergottl and Lees Brown, sisters of Mr.

and Abbergotti respectively. They are both teachers In the city graded Mr. Abbergottl bad $3,000 insurance on house and furniture, which; will hardly cover his loss. The young ladies had no Insurance. COPE NEWS.

Correspondent Writes of Small Pox 't Situation in That Town. Feb. small pox scare, which started here something over a week ago, is fast subsiding. As everybody in town, with the exception of four infants under three months old, has been vaccinated, the danger of its spread-) ing is consequently reduced to a minimum. With no new out, and with the town now: practically immune to the pest, the public generally, is gaining confidence, and business will soon assume Its usual trend.

Dr. C. F. Williams, secretary of the State Board of Health, together with Dr. George Walter of Orangeburg, were over yesterday looking into the situation.

Dr. Williams says it is a typical case, but sees no danger or cause of its spreading, and was. very much' pleased with sanitary conditions regarding same, and. with the promptness with which everybody was vaccinated, as that Is the true and proper method to deal with and stamp out the disease. When the real commencement of such, diseases, small scarlet fever, measles, Is traced! back to their origin, ninety-five per cent the cause generally starts some Gypsy or trader's camp, or from these, small shows, (and 'the large circuses' too at' times)' that travel all over the State from one small town to spreading such diseases in their'wake.

It would be a blessing 'to the people of the State, if they can get their representatives, "in the Senate and Legislature to pass a law (or several laws if necessary) 'making the license so high as to make any or all: who follow such occupations, give the whole state a wide Then the horse, dealer at home, who pays his taxes, and'-who helps to build up his town and community, can do a much, more satisfactory-business, giving his customers a better bargain, and best of all, permitting) the money to be retained in the State, 'where it can do good, instead of ing out of same to help build up other communities. Julia Academy Locals. We wrote you some time ago about our school building coming so near being burned. We certainly had a narrow escape again last week from a very large forest fire. It was only by the hard-fighting of our kind neighbors that we were saved.

They are too-numerous to mention, forj everyone nearby came to our rescue. We had a very pleasant and profitable visit from Superintendent Livingston recently; he encouraged us a great deal. Our teacher's interest in the school seems to increase daily and under her guidance the school is doing excellent work. We are now preparing for Washington's borthday) exercises. Our music teacher, Miss Annie Holford, not being vaccinated, was) afraid of so many contagious diseases afloat and returned to her home! in Blackville.

We hope she can soon be with us again. Dr. Morgan, with the assistance o.T.I Drs. Nelson and Gardner, a very successful operation tsir appendicitis on Gala Paterson, a colored man In this neighborhood. IMts.

A. E. Hydrlck and her son. John, spent the week-end with and Mrs. Schoenberg.

Mr. Rudolph Schoenberg has taken up surveying which takeB hira away from home a great deal. We are glad to have Misi Kate Fannin at home season. A Pupil. Derailment of Freight Cars.

Traffic was blocked for an hour or two on the Southern railway early Saturday morning by the derailment of some cars at the rear of a freight train at Felder's. None of the tram crew were hurt. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What Is Happening Here, and There. Local Items of Personal Interest to Oar Readers.

Orangeburg has had her full quats of fires this season. Miss Collier has accepted position as primary teacher at Pine Hill school. I A good rain is badly needed for Ijthe growing crops, and we hope it will come this week. The Black Patti Company and "A Trip to Africa" tonight. A treat in store for all wbo go.

See the program of The Theato in this issue. Then go and see the handsome pictures they exhibit there every day. Wm. C. Wolfe, left yesterday afternoon on a business trip to Washington and New York.

He will he gone about one week. Reeves building on Russell street, which was sold yesterday by Special Referee Copes, was bought in by W. L. Glaze, as attorney. Under the new appointment Orangeburg county will have five members in the House of Representatives, whfich will make that body just that much better.

It would be well for people to look after, the flues and chimneys in their dwellings. IM'any fires are caused by defective opes, and they should be looked after. The small pox situation is well in hand, and the board of health is hopeful that the disoase will end where it is. But to be on the sate side you liad better be vaccinated. The candidates for the presidency of the State Colored College are said to be N.

J. Frederick, N. C. Nix, J. E.

Wallace, M. C. Mance and. Prof. W11- kinson Who will be chosen is not known.

J. Frederick, of Columbia, is a candidate for the presidency of tbe State Colored College. He is a son of the Rev. B. G.

Frederick, which is a good recommendation for him within itself. The tax levy for the State this year will be five mills, which is threefourths of a mill less than it was for last year. The county tax will be some higher than it was last year because of the closing of the dispensaries. President Miller of the State Colored College denies the statement attributed to him that he would run for congress if 'he was made to resign his position. We never did believe that Miller made the threat attributed to him.

Remember that tomorrow evening "The Cow and the Moon" will be played at the Academy of Music. If you haven't bought your ticket yet you had better hurry as they are selling fast. This is one of the best musical comedies on the road. The trustees of the State Colored College will find it a eery hard matter to elect a president of that institution who will please the colored people. There are' two factions among them, and one or' the other will begin to knock the new prr 1-, dent soon as he is named.

since Miller was put at the head of the State Colored College here he has been by a certain class of colored people in the this opposition, Miller has made a success of his; work at the college, and we doubt if a better colored man can be found In the State for the position. Weather for the Week. The present-week will be marked by a) of well defined storm areas, passing eastward across the United States from the Pacific ocean, in consequence of which' periods of fair and foul weather will follow in quick succession, according to the weekly forecast of the weather bureau. The first of these disturbances is now over the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, whence it will move eastward, attended by rains in Southern, rains or snow in middle and snows in Northern districts east of the Mississippi river, and will reach the Atlantic States Monday or Tuesday. Another disturbance will appear on the Pacific coast Monday, cross the Middle States Wednesday or Thursday and the Rastern States Thursday or Friday.

The third distaurhance of the week will reach the Pacifl.c coast by Wednesday or Thursday and prevail over the Middle West the last of the week. Marked variations in temperature will occur during the week in practically all districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Black Patti Company. The Black Patti Company in a "Trip to Africa," which comes to the Academy of Music, this, evening, Feb. 7.

for one performance is one of the largest and oldest negro companies on the road today, being in its fifteenth successful season. The principals are conceded to be the pick of the colored performers of the country and together with the chorus give a pleasing performance. The book and music of "A Trip to Africa" is the work of Jolly John Larklns, principal comedian with the Black Patti company, and is said to contain abundant material to amuse and entertain. The Binghampton, N. papers in speaking of the performance given at the Stone Opera House by the Black Patti Company said that 'A Trip to Africa" as presented at that popular playhouse was the equal of and superior to many musical shows given by entirely white artists.

If you enjoy good music, good comedy and an elaborate stage setting, don't miss seeing "A Trp to Africa" when it comes to the local playhouse. REPORT OP THE CONDITION OP THE EDISTO SAVINGS BANK, Located at Orangeburg, S. 0., at the Close of Business, February 3rd, 1911. RESOURCES. Loans and 44 M'16 43 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank.

23,606 18 Furniture 3,835 74 Other Real Estate 7,068 22 Due from Banks and 15,432 93 6,459 00 Gold. 105 00 Silver and other Minor 5,104 99. Checks and Cash 4,664 03 01 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in. Surplus 35,000 Undivided Profits, less Current Epenses and Taxes Paid.

5,548 Dividends 256 DEPOSITS. Due to Banks and 56 Individual Deposits, subject to ...148,607 75 Savings ...205,969 96 Total Deposits. Certified Cashier's Checks. 366,990 117 641 00 88 00 2T 50 30 ToLal. 01 State of South Carolina, 1 County of Orangeburg.

Before me came W. L. Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true oonditlon of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. W. L.

Glover. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of February, 1911. P. T. Hildebraud, W.

F. Fairey, Notary Public, S. C. J. W.

Smoak, J. M. Oliver, Directors. rr outuux.t, Dear Friend: It vdon't make any difference what kind of oil you want, whether it is coal oil or olive oil. or vinegar or syrup or molasses or flavoring extract.

You can get it add get it good in this town. Kerrisene Oil 10 cents a gallon Olive Oil 25 cents a bottle Vinegar 30 cents a gallon Molasses 60 cents a gallon Syrup 50 cents a gallon Grape Juice 25 cents a bottle Maple Syrup 25 cents a bottle Your Friend, JACOB. P. get oil and things that spill but from PURE FOOD STORE. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 PRESENTED.

BYThe Black Patti Musical Comedy Co. SISSIERETTA JONES The Original Black Patti J'JOLLY" JOHN LARKINS And Strong Supporting Company Lower Floor, 75c and $1 00. all reserved for colored, 75c. Why not take a trip to Florida or Cuba? They have been brought within easy reach by the splendid Through Train Service of the ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD Write lor illustrated boofdets, rates or any other information, which will be cheerfully furnished to General Passenger Agent, Wilmington, N. C..