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-i-:-. The Cotton Caterpillar. Editor Times and Democrat: As the time is fast appraching when the appearance of the cotton caterpillar mav reasonably be expected, some in formation relative to the habits of these destructive pests, together with a means of their prevention, may prove of value to very many of your readers, who like the writer, suffered so severe - ly last vear from their ravages. "The* cotton worm is the caterpillar of an owlet moth of the tribe of noc ture. The perfect insect is of a trian gular shape, about an inch in length; the upper wings reddish gray, a dark spot with a whitish centre in the mid dle; the under wings are darker. The caterpillar have 16 legs, but the fore most prop legs are so short that in. creeping they arch up the back like the geometers or span worms; the color is green, with light yellow stripes and black dots along the back; the second and third generations are darker than the first; they grow to the length of an inch and a half. The eggs from ten to fifteen, are deposited on the under sur face of the tender leaves to which they are firmly attached, and of a color re sembling the leaf, the period of incuba tion is variously stated from six to fifteen days, depending probably on the heat of the season; the time of hatching is at night and the young be gin to eat very soon, growing very rapidly; the skin is changed several times before they attain their full growth. In fifteen to twenty days after attaining the full size they cease to feed and form an imperfect cocoon of a leaf and silk; in this the chrysalis state is passed, from ten to twelve days; after this the moths lay their eggs and die after a period of about a week, or, according to some observers, survive mild winters. These insects were first noticed as destroyers of cot ton about the year 1800 since which their ravages have been more or less serious almost every year; it is believed by some that they appear at intervals of three years in the same districts, and that their greatest ravages occur after intervals of twenty-one years; the years 1804,1825 and 1846 were "remarka ble in this respect; the time of year varies from June to October. A mouer degree of cold is sufficient to kill them, the moisture and strong winds do not appear to disturb them. They devour both the short-staple and long-staple cotton, and rarely, if ever, touch any other plant. When they appear early in the season there are usually three broods. Dr. Burnett is of opinion that this insect comes from South America .and that the last brood perish entirely, either from cold or starvation leaving no progeny behind them. Fires in the fields have been recommended as at tracting and destroying this moth; white cotton flags, about a yard square are said to attract it, and to be used its deposits for the eggs, great numbers may be caugh t by molasses and vinegar spread on plates. But these and simi lar contrivances wiB be of little avail until the exact appearance of the first moths is ascertained, then their speedy destruction would prevent the produc tion of the second and third broods and thus limit, if it did not arrest, their ravages." On the Sea Islands of our State these insects have been a most destructive I scourge, and after much experience with; many preventives the most pro gressive planters are now using with great success, a combination of calcin ed marl and Paris Green, in proportions of forty pounds to one pound. The Marl is vastly preferable to wheat flour formerly used, costing but eight dollars per ton,' compared with forty dollars tor the latter, and besides, after having effected its purpose as a destroyer it is a fine fertilizer for the land. Used alone it has been found very effective, but the slight increase of cost by the addition of Paris Green wouldstrongly recommend the use of the mixture. The correctness of the foregoing de scription of the habits of the caterpil lar was fully demonstrated last year by the writer, by a series of experiments under glass, and should they appear this summer, it is his purpose to thoroughly test this remedy, the effica cy of which has been fully guaranteed and its use warmly recommended by many of his friends on the seaboard, among whom are numbered some of the most progressive farmers in our State. A Farmek. Edisto Fork, July 1st, 1886. Primary or Convention. Edisto Township, July 2nd, 1886. Editor Times and Democrat: We have been expecting that some of our leading men would conic out and express themselves on the question as to whether we should have the conven tion or primary system in this county. We think it an important question, and that we should not change to the pri > raary system merely for a change. It should be thoroughly understood and discussed by our people before voted upon. I'll admit our last County Con vention, to say the least of it, w?s dis agreeable, but the out come was good. We got a good ticket. Our county will compare favorably with any county in the State as to officers, and, to advan tage, when compared with some that nominated their ticket by the primary system. We are opposed to the primary system in this section, or at least all who have expressed themselves in my hearing are, but in favor of reducing the delegates to one to every twenty five voters. That will make" the body of delegates half as large as formerly, therefore, more easily controlled. There are a great many voters in our County, who are indifferent to p?litics, and by the primary system those who live iii the enthusiastic sections will be the best represented, if I understand the system. Would that be fair to those Avho do work hard for the Democratic party, but happen to live in a luke warm section? I do not think the primary system will work to advan tage in a county where it is all we can do to get all the voters out once in two years to cast their votes. Let us hear the opinions of others on the subject. We are in favor of a farmers' conven tion to protect ourselves against ex tortioners, to control labor, &c, but do not indorse Mr. Tillman in all of his plans. V'?TEii. A Man named Donalson, living in the country near Kemper. Texas, on Saturday night killed his step-daught er's baby, of which he is said to have been the father. The mother of the child died and it is thought Donalson killed the child in order to cover the crime with which h^is accused. A posse has been organized to go in pur suit of Donalson, and if found he will undoubtedly be ivnehed. A CONFEDERATE REUNION. The Gathering of the Survivors of the Second Artillery. We clip the following account of the meeting of the survivors of the Second Regi nent of Artillery from the News and Courier of the 2d instant. The 2d regiment of artillery, S. C. V., was formed in 1862 from the counties of Barnwell, Orangeburg, Edgefield and Darlington, with T. G. Lamar as col onel and A. D. Frederick as lieutenant colonel. Col Lamar died soon after the battle of Secessionville, and Col. Fred erick succeeded to the command of the regiment, which was in active service in the defence of Charleston until the evacuation, when it was ordered to North Carolina and took part in the battles of Bentonville and Averysboro'. Yesterday, in accordance with a call made at it meeting held at Blackville last April, over two hundred of the survivors met at Branchville, held a meeting, listened to three glowing ad dresses and "fought their battles o'er again" over an excellent dinner which their lady friends, who turned out in full force, had prepared in the grounds adjoining the Baptist Church. The ex traordinary rains throughout the coun try had made many of the roads im passable and a large number of veterans of the regiment living in the Forks of Edisto and the Middle Fen section of Orangeburg were prevented from at tending the reunion. Two washouts on the South Carolina Railway delayed the Augusta train with a number of veterans who had uared the elements. The meeting was held at the Baptist Church and was presided over by Col. A. D. Frederick, with Norton Ilayden and Thomas Ray as secretaries. J Col. Frederick, .on taking the chair, greeted his old comrades warmly "de lighting," he said, "to meet again, after having served together four years, to look into each other's faces, to press each other's hands, to ask, 'How is it with you?' and to pray God's blessing to be With you to the" end. The regi ment cannot number upon its bright escutcheon so large an array of battles fought and won or lost, whether for tunately or otherwise, as others can who were in diilerent fields, as the necessities of the times and the exigen cies of the service required us to re main where we did. But in every en gagement in which it participated it discharged its duty manfully and hero ically, so as to meet the hearty thanks and otlicial approval of our superior otllcers." Col. Frederick here drew from his pocket the original report of the battle of Secessionville by Col. T. G. Lamar and requested Col. Felder to read it to the meeting, as it had never been published. The report pays a glorious tribute to the 2d artillery for its part in that memorable action. On the back is endorsed in the autograph of Governor Fickens: "Col. Moses will please copy and file the copy and, hand back original to Col. Lamar." A re minder of the days when the Robber Governor figured as a Confederate sol dier. Mr. Charles Dantzler, the orator of the day, was then introduced, and for near an hour kept the feelings of the audience at the highest tension by a singularly eloquent discussion of and appeal for Confederate memories and principles and a strong and lucid expo sition of the rignt of secession under the Constitution. He indignantly rebuked the idea that the negro was the chief factor in the question at issue, saying : "Had he never been brought from the Dark Continent, had he never seen the light of the sun on America's soil, the troubles of 1860 would have arisen." In closing he said : "My friends of the 2d artillerv, it is one of the misfortunes of youth that I cannot cull you comrades, but the short, anxious and sad experi ence of my boyhood's days, when I saw my sire with knapsack and musket en list in the service of his country, and when he bade a last adieu on his way to Virginia, and the study and reflections of maturer years create within me a love and an admiration for that cause of which he was a martyr, and you the survivors. May time, deal gently with you; may the snows of many winters fall lightly on your heads, and at your last great reunion at the final rollcall may each of you, standing in Iiis place, receive the reward of the brave, the true and the good." Dr. J. F. Baggott and Mr. G, W. M. Williams then addressed the meeting with force and eloquence,, and were warmly applauded. The meeting then adjourned for dinner. On reassembling it was resolved that five gentlemen be appointed from Orangeburg and Barn well counties respectively to solicit co-operation with all military organizations to erect a monument to the Confederate dead of their respective counties at their coun ty seats. The chairman appointed as such com mittees. [. J. Dukes, T. K. Legare, X. X. Ilayden, Z. M. Wolfe. W. T. Light foot lor Orangeburg, and J. W.Lan caster, 1). S. Hair, Patrick Bates, W. W. Hart and G. W. B. Ilolman for Barn well. * It was further resolved that a regi mental reunion and social gathering be hehl on the 1st day of next .July at Branchville. It was a matter of general regret that Dr. Lartigue, of Barnwell, and (Jen. Izlar, of Orangeburg, who were to have addressed the survivors, had been unavoidably detained. Assisting Nature a Little Hit. When the resources of Nature have become retarded, no matter from what cause, it is then quite time to help the Liver and Spleen, and other organs, to perform their thorough duty--or we shall soon be quite ill. In such cases there is no more natural remedy than a< mild cathartic, one which wi if be sure to perform its duty without injuring the system in the" least. Such, let us sayin all candor, is Simmons' Hepatic Compound. It will gently move the bowels, without irritating them in the least: when the medicine works, the bowels are soothed and healed like a charm?yet the medicine is more effec tive than Calomel; one of the principal ingredients possess all the good qualities of that poisonous drug, without any of its constituents. A dose of Simmons' Hepatic Compound every night on going to bed, will infallibly restore health. Testimony of the bight si con sideration from every portion of the country, and from all classes of people, abundantly substantiate this fact. The importance of this treatment cannot be over-estimated, and it should lie tried by ;tll means. Dr. J. G. Wannamakcr, Wholesale Agent for Orangeburg Couuty. St. Matthew?' Dots. Editor Times and Democrat: Mr. S. Chaplin broke ground tor the erection of a new store building this week. Success to him. The Town Council is now having the streets and vacant lots cleared of weeds. .A good move in the right direction. Recent rains have greatly retarded farming operations, grass *in abun dance, but the farmers are now busy cleaning their crops. Corn crops fine, with propspect of an abundant yield, cotton very poor. Mrs. J. E. Arthur, of this place, who has been very ill for several weeks, quietly passed away to her heavenly reward on the night of the 2d instant. The friends and relatives of this vener able lady have the sincere condolence of the entire community. We learn that Mr. J. Handy Pawling, near this place, contemplates leaving here in a few weeks to seek a home in the "far West." It bodes no good to the future of the State to have so many of her most promising young men to tear themselves away from her bosom and seek homes elsewhere. "We wish Mr. Paulling success. The juvenile base ball clubs of Fort Motte and St. Matthews played the second of a series of games at this place Friday evening last, resulting in a score of 21 to 10 in favor of St. Matthews. The Fort Motte boys can not be praised too much for their man Iv and urbane deportment while here. Mr. A. T. Darby, of Fort Motte, um pired the game with laudable discre tion and fairness. Come again boys, we wish you better success another time. The Democratic club at this place reorganized on the 6th instant by elect ing Mr. P. J. Buyck President, Dr. A. R. Able Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. Win. Paulling member of County Executive Committee. The following gentlemen were elected delegates to the County Convention to meet July 22d, instant: Wm. Paulling, delegate at large; Capt. F. M. Wannamaker, J. M. Kennedy, J. II. Lorvea, A. R. Stnoak, II. X. Fair, Ii. L Manning, W. F. Banks and J. A. Byrd; with W. S. Murray, W. W. Wannamaker, G. W. Wannamaker and J. W. Buyck alter nates. The primary system was unani mously adopted and the delegates" were instructed to vote for it in the County Convention. The members of the club are united, and that peculiar doctrine held elsewhere in the State, viz: "to exclude all but farmers from the emolu ments of office," has no following here. The farmers are willing for the disciples of iEsculapius and Blackstone to have a showing, all however, are in favor of a new deal and insist on the primary plan as the most effectual one in secur ing that deal. We propose to confine and settle all our differences within the party. The old Radical hacks need not look this way for an opening to regain place and power to enjoy the five years more of good stealing. Alpha. A Public TniKt Wisely Administered. The treasury statemeut for the first fisical year of the Democratic Adminis tration will afford the toothless opposi tion organs a fine nut to mumble for some months. The national debt has been decreased during the year by $44,012,280. The cash .in the treasury iias been increased, in the same time'by $51,485,479. The country is therefore $96,097,705 better oil', financially speak ing on these two accounts alone, than it was a year ago. The amouut of gold and silver in hand, moreover, has been increased by $04.803,341, aud thirteen millions of silver dollars have been added to the circulation. In spite of the hard times, it is thus shown, the Democratic Administration has not only paid off nearly fifty millions of the public debt, but has so managed the finances of the country as to enable the treasury to meet any reasonable demand that may be made upon it. The credit for this ad mirable showing is, of course, due to Mr. Manning's sound ' Vnent and sagacity in the managen . of his great public trust, aud to the President's wisdom iu selecting so capable an officer to carry out his views in this department of the administration. It is peculiarly gratifying to be informed, at the same time, that 'Mr. Manning's health has so greatly improved as to give promise that he will soon be able to resume the discharge of his important duties, so that the President will continue: to have the benefit of the advice of his faithful friend and wise counsellor throughout his present term, at least.?News and Courier. Came to Life and Killed Herself. WlLKESBAKKE, June 29.?Xfllic Pierson, a young girl of this city, was taken suddenly ill early last week. and. on Friday night, to all appearances she died. Preparations were made for the funeral, but last night the .supposed corpse came to life, and there was great consternation among the relatives and friends. Miss Pierson said she bad been dreaming all the lime that she was fall ing from a great height, and that when she landed on the ground she awoke. This morning Miss Pierson was found dead in bed, having committed suicide iu the night. Wonderful Cures. ' * W. 1). Iloyt & Co.. Wholesale and Retail Druggistst ot Rome. Ga.. say: Wc have been selling Dr. King's Xew Discovery, Electric Bitters and Buck len's Arnica Salve for two years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by these medicines iu tins city. Several cases of pronounced Consump tion have been entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr. King's Xew Dis covery, taken in connection with Elec tric Bitters. We guarantee them al ways. Sold by Dr. J. G, Wanna maker. 1 Islown to Atoms. Mokuistowx, X. J., July 2.?A terrible explosion took place at 7.3(1 this morning at lhc Atlantic Giant Powpcr Works situated between McKainesvillc and Ptakesville, Xew Jersey, resulting iu the loss of ten lives and the in jury of ten or twelve others. The explosion took place in lhc mixing house. The cause is yd unknown. The loss i.s not known at present, but will be very heavy. The concussion was leU dis tinctly twenty miles around, and glass in bouses five miles away was shattered. POWDER Absolutely Pure. THIS POWDER NEVER VARIES. A marvel of purity, strength and whole someness. More economical than the ordi nary kinds, and cannot be sold in competi tion with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. Royal Baking Powder Co., _106 Wall st? N. Y. WARD'S WOES. Maxey's, Ga., January, 1886. For twelve or fourteen years I have been a great sufferer from a terrible form of blood poison which ran into a secondary, and finally it was pronounced a tertiary form. My bead, face and shoulders be came almost a mass of corruption, and finally the disease commenced eating away my skull bones. I became so horribly re pulsive that for three years I absolutely re fused to let people see me. .I used large quantities of most noted blood remedies and applied to nearly all physicians near me, but my condition continued to grow worse, and all said that I must surely die. My bones became the seat of excruciated aches and pains; my nights were passed in misery; I was reduced in flesh and strength; my kidneys were terribly deranged, and life became a burden to me. 1 chanced to see an advertisement of B. B. B., aud sent one dollar to W. C Birch more & Co., merchants of our place, and they procured one bottle for me. It was used witli decided benefit, and when eight or ten bottles had been used I was pro nounced sound and well. Hundreds of scare can now be seen on me, looking like a man who had been burned and then restored. My case was well known in this county, and for the benefit of others who may be similarly af fected, I think it my duty to give the facts to the public, and to extend my heartfelt thanks for so valuable a remedy. I have been well over twelve months, and no re turn of the disease has occured. Robert Ward. Maxey'b, Ga., January, 1886.?We, the undersigned, know Mr. Robert Ward, and take pleasure in saying that the facts above stated by him are true, and that his was one of the worse cases of Blood Poison we ever knew in our county and that he has been cured bv the use of B. B. B.?Batonic Blood Balm. W. C. Birchmore & Co., Merchants. A. T. Brightwell, Merchant. J. H. Brightwell, M. D. . -jfOHN T. H ART. W. B. Cajipbell. All who desire full information about the cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney .Complaints, Catarrh, etc., can secure by mail, free, a copy of our 32-page Illustrated Book of Wonders, tilled with the most wonderful and startling proof ever before known. Address, BLOOD BALM CO., July 1-_Atlanta, Ga. Tan Orsileirs Photoffrar? Gallery . OVER 15. B. OWEN'S, Russell Street, Orangeburg, S. C. To the Public : I have opened a first class Photo Gallery. I would be pleased to have samples of work examined at Gallery. All werk strickly first-class. Photos of Groups and Babies a speciality by Instant method. All Vewing Exteriors, Dwellings, Horses, Dogs and Animal? taken at short notice by instant method. Old pictures'coplcd.'and enlarged. Special attention given to this branch o'f work. Pictures finished in water colors, India Ink and Crayon. Also Photo taken from the si/.e of smallest pocket to full life 3x5 feet All work done with neatness and dispatch. Vewing any where iu the State. Special discounts on all orders over ?10.00. Give nie a call, 1 will assuresatislaction. All work CASH ON DELIVERY. Festively no credit. VA N ORSDELL, A rtist, JulylT Russell SI reet. Orangchurur, S. C. For Sale \ VALUABLE PLANTATION eight miles east of town oil the Five Chop road. Contains ?U0 acres of land. 150 of which is under cultivation, and remain der well wooded with pine, oak, hickory, &c. Besides dwelling and other necessary buildings, all of which arc in excellent con dition, there is a well appointed!steam gin, saw and grist mill, with power cotton press, seed crusher, cotton elevator, wagon scales and cut olf saw. On the place is an excel lent carp pond, stocked with scale carp (the oulypond in this county, to my knowledge, that has raised car]).) This place is excel lently located in the center of a thickly settled neighborhood, thcre-by possessing excelleni advantages as a location for phy sician. This place with stock and all other appurtenances, together with crop made upon it this year, except cotton crop, will be sold on terms to suit purchaser. Apply to W. s. Barton, M. D. "Starwall" Farm, Orangeburg, S. C. June 3-4mo_ Slimmer School ol'Spectallic)* To open in Prof. Mellichamp's School House on the first Monday ill July. Ger man ?2.00, French ?2.00, Geology and Min eralogy ?3.00, Military Tactics ?1.00 Cadet rifles, accoutrements and knapsacks for boys in the cadet corps?10 to 17 years. Hours from 4 P. M., to 7 P. M. Patronage solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. For testimonials, circular, etc. Address. ? A. OHAS. LAL'GHLIN, Professor of Min. Gen. German and French. June 17 I abial lathrop. k. m. wannamaker, j Orangeburg, S. C. St. Matthews, S. C j j ATHKOF & WANNAMAKER. ATTORNEYS AT LA W, OUAXGEliL-RG, S. C. I _ _Oflie(-_Up Stairs Over the I'o-loflice. _ "MOORE COUNTY GRIT" T> be?t Milktme iu the World for Table Jlcitl. Satai'lca of meal *:ut >c application. SenJ for pricci on IVnuUe C.ru Mills, Upper ami Under Hunnen and Mill nonet. Wearo njrenta tat Knffini'Si Boiler*, fjnw "Uilli, Cotton (.'ins, Hanert, Shafting, Pulle}-?, ie., .-.!? > fur Roller-.Uill Outfits which .uve.7)to73centi f..r the miller in every barrel of (lour he make?. Write stating what you want :mu teruuyu w ish to bar on. Give references. Xddrr,.?, North fit roll tin .Mill ototie Co., Parktwood, .Muurc Co., N. C. ?. FRESH TURNIP SEEDS. BUIST'S Fresh T umip Seeds in bulk, or in ]4, Yi and pound packages. More Seed for the price than ever sold before. RUTA BAGA Turnip Seed, WHITE NORFOLK Turnip Seed, FLAT DUTCH Turnip Seed, best variety for July planting. Hay, Corn, Bran. FINE FEED. The above freshly received. The Hay and Bran extra choice. ANOTHER CAR OF MAINE LIME at Store of Jolm A. Hamilton. Charles A* Cairo, Jr., BOOK AND JOB PRINTER ?and? BOOKBINDER, 69 RICHARDSOX STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. ALL KINDS OF PRINTING, RUL ing and Binding done at low figures and in the \ajfy best manner. Catalogues of Schools, .Col leges and Church Associa tions a specialty. Lawyers' Briefs ?1 per printed page for 2? copies. Old Books Re bound and Repaired. Cash Books, Ledg ers, Day Books, Journals, &c, made to order at short notice. Orders solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. ST Subscribe for The Columbia Week ly REGJSTEn?eight pages of fresh reading matter?the latest telegraphic news?clear large print. Only one dollar a year. JOHN C. PIKE, ORANGEBURG, S C, DEALER IN CHOICE FAMILY AND Heavy Groceries. ALSO Willow Ware, Glass Ware, Crockery, 8tc, Call and examine my Goods before purchasing. They are first class and ray prices are as low as the lowest. JOHN C PIKE. ESTABLISHED 1S77. Twenty-five Years Experience. T. DeChiavette, * "Watch Maker axo Jeweler, And dealer In Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Spectacles, Silver and Plated Ware and Musical Instruments. All work warranted for one year. Orangeburg. . C Notice. X Roads Bellville axd State Road. HAVING BOUGHT THE RIGHT to sell the AMMO.VS PATENT PLOW GUAGE AND GUIDE in Orange burg County I am prepared to furnish them and solicit the patronage of all the farmers n the county. M. M. METTS, April 15-Smo St. Matthews, S. C. Wanted 1 9 i \ (\fi c; 0 0 D C Y P R E S S Shingles to be used for covering a Church. Shingles to be *i inches thick by 4 or Hi inches wide by 24 inches long, to be delivered at Fort Motte, S. C. Bids wHI be received until the 15th day of March, 188?. Address S. A. JONES, St. Matthews, S. C. For Sale. ONE TEN HORSE POWER EX ginc and Boiler complete. Also one Circular Saw Mill. The above can lw bought on veiwrcasonable terms, feb 23 HARBIN 1UGGS B.nn<1 For Knlv. \ TRACT OF 200 ACRES. ON j V Two Mile Swamp, Liberty Township. There is ?o acres of cleared hind and on the place there is a good dwelling house and all neccssarv outbuildings. For terms &c., apply to* J. G. SCOTT, M?y 2?-4t. Orangeburg, S. C. RELIEF! Forty Years a Sufferer From CATARRH, WONDERFUL TO RELATE! "FOB FORTS' YEARS I have been a victim to CATARRH?throe-fourths of the time a sufferer from EXCRUCIATING PAIiNS ACROSS MY FOREHEAD ami MY NOSTRILS. The discharges were si offensive that I hesitate to mention it, ex cept for the good it may do sonic other sufferer. I have spent a young fortune from my earnings during my forty years of suffering to obtain relict fr?m the doctors 1 have tried patent medicines?every one I could learn of?from the four comers of the earth, with no relief. And AT LAST (57 years of age) have met with a remedy that has cured me entirely?made me a new man. I weighed 128 pounds and now weigh 140. I used thirteen bottles of the medicine, and the only regret I have is that being In the humble walks of life I may not have influence to prevail on all catarrh sufferers to use what has cured me Gninn's Pioneer Blood Renewer. "HENRY CHEYES, "No. 207 Second St., Macon, Ga." "Mr. Henry Chevts, the writer of the above formely of Crawford county, now of Macon, Georgia, merits the confidence of all interested in catarrh. W. A. HUFF, Ex-Mayor of Macon. A SUBERB FLESH PRODUCER AND1.T0NIC! Gninu's Pioneer Blood Renewer,] Cures all Blood and Skin Diseases, Reuma tism, Scofula, Old Sores. A perfect Spring Medicine. If not in your market it will be forward ed on receipt of price. Small bottles ?1.00 large 51.75. , Essay on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. MACON MEDICINE COMPANY, .Macon, Ga. A Healtliv Growth. rrilE SUCCESSFUL CAREER OF A the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Asso ciation is marvellous in the annals of life insurance enterprise. Its name has be come a tower of strength, and has been well earned by the untiring devotion of President Harp'er and his associates. Its astonishing prosperity has provoked attacks which are best repelled by a frank and full exhibit of Its greatly increasing line of i business. Up to July 1,18S5, this shows a [gain of no less than $13 214,580 over that of the corresponping period last year. In June alone" its mortuary receipts ex ceeded ?250,000, of which over 500,000 went into the Reserve Fund?that triple buttress upon which the association justly prides itself. This reserve now amounts to ?425, 000, and is employed for three purposes only?to pay death claims, if any should occur in excess of the American Experience Mortality Tables; to make good any poss ible deficiency In the Death Fund Account, and to be apportioned among those who have been members of the Association fif teen years, etc. As the first and second contingencies named are not likely to arise, the third object is the one upou which the fund is practically expended. It is full of other good points, amons which may be mentioned the economical salary list?less than ?50,000 for carrying on the whole work of the vast institution?and payments to widows and orphans at the rate of over 52,000 cash cash day.?From the old and conservative New York Daily Journal ol Commerce, July 10,18S5. With the Annual Report of the above Company is attached a large'number of * Death claims paid from February 1882 to February 1st 1880, representing all parts of the Union, amountiug 1081,685,200.00front, this list we take claims in South. Carolina which have been paid : Valentine. R. Jordan, WestWaterce, ?5, 000. Jno. S. Small, Grahams. ?1,2.30. Henry L. Krause, Port Royal. ?1,230. .1. E. Todd, Due West82,500. Win. H. Whilden. Jaeksonboro'. ?5,000. E. Parker, Abbeville, ?5,000. A. S. Barns, Walterboro', si.W. Em'l Nehcinias, Beaufort, 81.500. J. S. ALBERGOTTI, Agent. Feb. 25-Gms._ HARPIN RIGGS, Denier In CARRIAGES. fU'GGIES. WAG Mavhis bought the right f ' raujreburjr Count)'in the Celebrated N. & Epps Patent Nun Washer Ax! Nut, 1 am prepared to i it' i axles at ;i per* t. T! it . of fins Nut doc- !>w:?y with leather v.;i ' ? ers altogether ( a Vchichles of i very description i ? ?; aired and repainted on the shortest notice. All kinds of Blacksmith Work and Horseshoeing done promptly. My Plaining and Moulding Mi chine Isstil. hi operation and 1 am prepared to fur nish Moulding or Plain Lumber on the most Liberal Ca-is Term-. Mv Crist Mill runs every Saturday. READ THE ABOVE CAREFULLY I:\SIJRE YOUR PROPERTY WITH KIRK ROBINSON, AGENT. COMPANIES ALL FIST-CLASS AND 1! ELI ABLE. LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED AND PAID. i COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY ATTEND ED TO. j 1 am stii! selling Brick, Lime, Laths, Hair and other Building .Material. ALSO ! am now pr ;>. red to 1 un . ai and I Wood i:i ai . juantify. All orders left with me shall have pi mpl attention. No ?(ravagecharged, Givoinc atrial. _ July 2:5- KIRK IjOl : v;"N rI":t?n:iti; '. 'S'uuiiii:^ "'. ; I 1 AVING i JESU MED THE TAN ; II ning Business near Orangebiirg lam j now prepared to Tan and Dress all kinds of Hides on halves. Infronto: :V Mur I ray's Residence. WM. PR I SNER. I March 18