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"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. EXAMINE YOUR DATES. We request each of our subscribers to examine the address on his paper, and particularly to observe the date upon it. This date shows the' time up to which the paper has been paid for. Many ol* our subscribers will thus see that "they have, paid in advance; but there are many others who will dis cover that they have not. Sunny Side Cemetery.?As will tie seen by a notice in another column the Sunny'Sule Cemetery Company is now offering lots for sale in their ground. Several parties have already purchased lots, and the indications are that many more will be sold shortly. This ceme tery fdls a long felt want in our com munity as it was something that was sadly needed! Only in Fun.?Sometime?! we poke fun at candidates, and make light of men running for office, but it is only in fun! Seriously speaking, this is a very important matter, and we are always glad to see good men out for office. There is no reflection in seeking posi tion. Somebody has got to fill them, and one man has as good a right as another, and we do not wish to prejudice any Democrat's claim to recognition. PERSONAL.?We had the pleasure of meeting Cap*". A. W: Davidson in our office last Friday morning. The Cap tain is traveling in the interest of Messrs. H. E. Bucklen & Co., a large drug house of Chicago, 111., who is for tunate in securing the services of such an accomplished and genial gentle man as he is to represent them. We commend Captain Davidson to the brethren of the press as a gentleman in every way worthy of their confidence. Primary Wins.?The action of the Courthouse ancl.the Citizens'Democrat ic Clubs last Tuesday night on the pri mary question show.-, pretty conclu sively how the tow n Democracy stand? on this important matter. The vote in each club was substantially unanimous for primary, and disposes of the silly charge that" these clubs were wedded to the old convention system. The town has put the ball in motion, and vre hope our country friends will keep it rolling. Respite Granted.?The Columbia Record says the Governor has granted a respite until August 6, to George Hanes, colored, who was'convicted of murder at the May, 18Sf>, term of Court' for Orangeburg County and sentenced by Judge Witherspoon to be hanged on July 2,1886. Counsel for the prisoner appeared before the Governor yester day and gave satisfactory reasons for asking further time in order that im portant papers bearing on the case might be filed. The Press Association.?The State Press Association of< South Carolina, will meet at Spartanburg, on the 15th instant. A grand time is anticipated, nnd all drivers of the quill should be present. Our good brethren of that city says, "let us make it a full gather ing, meet and mingle together in that fraternal spirit which has always here tofore characterized our meetings. We feel assured that our young and zeal ous new President will rival his dis tinguished predecessor in his earnest efforts to make his first annual meet ing a grand and triumphant success.) Let us aid him by our presence, one and all." We would like to go, but we .?re too poor. Wesley an Female 1 x s t i t u t e, Staunton, Virginia.?We call atten tion to the advertisement of this popu lar College tor young ladies. Rev. Dr. W. A. Harris, President. It is located :n one of the healthiest climates in the world. It presents attractions not sur passed by any similar College in the Union. 'Buildings elegant. Scenery beautiful. This school enjovs n na tional reputation and is attended !>y pupils from nineteen States. To all pupils it is a refined and happy home teaching sound learning, graceful ac complishments, refined manners, econo my in dress, and self-supporting vaca tions for young ladies, its graduates are its brightest ornaments, and are sought far and wide as teachers. It refers to over 1,000 pupils and patrons. For catalogue write to Rev. Win. a. Harris. Siaunton, Va. Dangerous.?Kissing is dangerous even among young people, though it is said to be pleasant, but when one gets to be old there is a different kind of danger, and when ;i man gels old enough ro be a grandfather it is time to give it up. The case is reported of a little boy two years old who was taken to see his grandfather, Mr. John D. Prince, at Fiatbush, N. Y., the ot her day. Tho old gentleman was afflicted with blood poisoning which affected his throat and ears. When the little boy ran to meet him, the grandfather gave him a hearty kiss on the mouth. Within a few days the child was found to have malignant diptheria, from which he died after two days' illness. The case is one which is not unprece dented, as similar ones have been re corded U'i'ore, and it is not a good plan for any one not in sound health and vigor to kiss another, especially a child, on the mouth. The children do not like it, and indeed are apt to l>e disgust ed, prebabiy from an instinct that there is danger in such a kiss. A Goon Subject koi: Judge Lynch.?One of the worst outrages that h is been committed in our county ! ? for ninny years was enacted about two I weck? ,iur" by a negro man calling him- i self Paul Smith. On June28th he went to the house of Lydia Sherrod. a colored j woman who lives near Evans Mill in j Providence Township, and, passing hiiiist-ii off as a constable, arrested her , on some charge of his own nianufnc ture. The woman, supposing herself in the iiands of a legally constituted] officer oi :he law, accompanied him. When they readied a thick part of the I woods, Smith seized the woman and I attempted* to rape her. but Lydias cries j alar: r d the scoundrel and lie desisted from his nefarious purpose, nnd fled. The n?xt lay he called on Darens Sum mers, another eolored woman living in the same leighborhood, and played t!;.> | ?ame gam?. This time lie was more successful, and accomplished his hellish ' pyrpose if raping the woman. The! night ai .? he raped her li<- visits! her j h( use an i:?..?!<. ail the money she hail j besides i pair of chickens. Trial .1 us-! iice Bro wning lias issued a warrant for those ?unurefand it is to be hoped that he will be caught and punished. OUR 5REVITY BASKET. Filteil With Brief Mention of Many Minor Events of the Week. Cow for sale. See notice elsewhere. It is a f Dregoi?e conclusion that we are to have the primary this year. The town clubs sends good sets of delegates to the County Convgntion. Mr.F. N.Brunson and wife have gone on a two weeks' visit to Macon, Ga. Don't forget the Festival on the Presbyterian Church Lawn this/ even ing. * ? The man who expects to get an othce this year without hard work is making a mistake. From all accounts the crop prospects of our County are very bad, and getting worse every day. Mrs. Geo. H. Comelson and children are spending some time on Sullivans Island at the New Brighton. If it rains this evening the Festival at the Presbyterian Church Lawn will be changed to the Edis-to Armory. "Candidates will have to face the peo ple this load of polls. Those who are not gifted with gab will be at a dis count. The ladies are requested to do their shopping l>efore seven o'clock in the afternoon as at that hour the stores close up. Last Sunday was the glorious Fourth of duly, but Monday was observed by those who observed the day at all in these parts. Edgetield marches at the head of the procession in the matter of candidates. Nineteen announcements appear in the county papers. Messrs. S. R. Mellichamp, Kirk Robinson and Geo. V. Zeigler have been elected deacons in the Orangeburg Baptist Church. As the fanners of Orangeburg Coun ty are largely in the majority in the Democratic party of the County they have a perfect right to rule it. Most of the present county ollicials whose terms of ofliee expire this Fall, will be candidates for re-election, if Madame Rumor is to be believed. We feel satisfied that our base ball club will be pleased to bear that the Sumter kickers were snowed under in Columbia last Tuesday. As usual they kicked. In these days of warm weather and political excitement, let us all try to keep as cool as possible, and exercise charity, patience and forbearance to wards each other. The Rev. Holmes Dysinger. one of the professors of Newherry College, will preach in the Lutheran Church next Sunday evening. The public are cordially invited to attend. Hon. C. G. Dantzler's speech at Branchville last Thursday is very high ly spoken of by all who heard it. Mr. Dantzler is a talented young gentle man, and is capable of making a good speech. We will wager a hat that Orangeburg County has the most modest lot of candidates in the State. Not one of them can be induced to cotne out in the public prints and say he wants an ollice. "We understand that in some sections of the county they are hunting a candi date to oppose the eflieient Clerk of Court at the next election. As there is no vacancy in this ollice this year the incumbent feels all serene.. Rev. T. M. Galphin preached a most excellent sermon last Sunday night at the Baptist Church on the subject of taking the name of God in vain. Such sermons do a great deal of good,"when boldly preached as this one was. The Times and Democrat is the organ of the Democratic party of Orangeburg County, and ever member of the party who seeks ollice shall have a fair, square chance so far as our col umns are concerned, it makes no differ ence what may be his feelings towards the paper. Don't borrow your neighbor's paper. Have a little public spirit about you. Give 81.50 and have it sent you direct. Then you will not feel that you arc playing an underhand game or getting your reading matter second" hand, through the kindness of charitable neighbors. We understond that our School Com missioner is in correspondence with prominent educators with a view of having a Teacher's Institute for whites in our County during the latter part of August. We hope that he will be able to make the necessary arrangements and have a successful Institute. The last issue of the Seneca Free Press announces that Mr. John C. Can has sold the paper to a joint stock com pany, and that the company has elected Messrs. .John W. Todd and J. .T. Neville as editors and publishers. The Free Press has our liest wishes for increased prosperity and usefulness under the new management. If the party who sent us the commu nication last week signed "Hard Worker" will send us his real name the article will be published, otherwise it will go into the waste basket. It is strange that we have so often to repeat that all articles written for publication must be accompanied by the name of the writer, or else they will not receive attention. A>: the School Commissioner is very mmm taken up now in visiting schools in the ?.?ountry, and will be absent from town for the next two weeks on the regular ollice days, he has appointed the following days, during this time, on which he will be in his office to at tend to otllce business : Thursday, the 15th, Monday, the Ititli. and Tuesday, the 2<ith. All concerned will please take due notice. 1.18t of Letters. List of unclaimed letters and postal cards remaining in Post Ollice at Ur angeburg. S. C, for the week ending .luly 3, 1SSG: S. G. Adams. E. T. J. .Vllvne, Jerome Butler, Mrs. M. II. Barton, Mrs. Bur gess, .John Ballebabor. Miss Sophia Branch, W. C. Cobbs, Misper Cobbs, James Drat on. Miss Sarah Dantzler, Mrs. M. B. Edwards, care of J. F. Fel der, Rev. R. F. Frieson, Miss Carrie Goldsmith. Henry (Joodley, Fredrick Hays. Mrs. Mary A. lnabiiiet. George Anna Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Knight. Miss Cora Mosely. Mrs. Sal lie II. Smith. Loo Smoke. Mrs." W. M. Stoudemire. D. Summos, Rev. .1. W. Taylor, -lohn \\ il liams, care of Daniel Feinner, Persons calling for these Letters or Postal Cards will please say that they were advertised. F. A. ScniFFLEY, Postmaster. Charleston's Chance at the Narrow Gauge?Ninety-Six letter to The News anil Courier : Charleston is losing and Augusta is gaining in this section. This is all brought about by the new railroad now being run from Greenv ille to Augusta via Ninety-Six. This road will be in running order by June 1.1887, as far as Ninety-Six from the Augusta end. This road will be pushed from Greenville across the mountains to Knoxville. Tenn., and Augusta will get all the cotton and other produce of this part of the State that Charleston should have. Then when the Newberry and Augusta road is completed that will bo another black eve to Charleston. If Charleston will help the Orangeburg people build a road to connect with the Atlantic, Greenville and Western railroad at Johnston, on the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta railroad, then they would have an equal chance with Augusta" for the business done by the Atlantic, Greenville and Western railway. If they examine the map of the State they will lind this a shorter route by'from 50 to Gu miles from Charleston to Green ville than any other. The South Caro lina railway would then do a big busi ness in freight from Orangeburg to Charleston that otherwise will go to Augusta. Will "Charleston take ad vantage of this opportunity and help Orangeburg build this connecting link and get their share of the business this new road will open up, or will she re fuse to do anything and let Augusta get full control of another one of the most important railroads in the State? Charleston surely does not know what Augusta will gain and she will lose by the building of this Atlantic, Green ville and Western railway. Courthouse Democratic Club.? This club met last Tuesday evening for the purpose of reorganizing and elect ing delegates to the County Conven tion, which meets here on the 22d instant. The first business transacted was the election of ollicers, which re sulted as follows : CG. Dantzler, Presi dent: AV. B.: Thompson. First Yice Presidcnt; Theo. Kohn, Second Yice President; J.L. Sims, Secretary; J. G. Vose, Treasurer; W. L. Glaze, Execu tive Member. Mr. Dantzler on taking the chair returned his thanks to the club for the honor confered on him in a few well chosen remarks, then an nounced the club ready for business. A motion was made and almost unanimously carried that the club instruct its delegates in favor of the primary system of nominating candi dates. There was only two dissenting votes on this motion. The election of delegates was then gone into with the following result: J F. Izlar, at large; T. M. liaysor, S. B. Mellichamp, AV. L. Glaze, C. G. Dantz ler. A. S. Hvdrick, G. AV. Brunson, J.S. Alhergotti.'S. Dibble, W. L. Izlar, B. II. Moss, W. J. DeTreville. dr., L W. Bow man, J. II. Fowles, B. P. Slater and B. Williamson. On motion the following were declared alternates : J. L. Sims, B. P. Izlar, M. O. Dantzler and Kirk Robinson. Mr. T. C. Albergotti, who served the club for the past two years as Presi dent, declined a re-election. The meet ing was harmonious and enthusiastic. Citizens' Democratic Cluij.?Pur suant to call this club mut last Thwjflay night for the purpose of reorgum**flg and electing delegates to the Coitntv Convention. A re-organization was effected by the election of the following ollicers : Dr. 0. B. Low man, President; John II. Dukes, First Yice-President; II. Kiggs, Second Y'ice-President; J. A. Edwards,Secretary; P. M.SalJey, Treas urer; Dr. 0. B. Lownyin, member Exe cutive Committee. An election for delegates resulted as follows : J. II. Dukes, at large, 0. 11. Luwman. J. B. Livingston, P. M.Sallev, S. A. Dukes, AV. T. Lightfoot, A. L. Dukes, ,J. AV. Low man, F. DeMars, A. B. .Tosev, AV. II. '.'errvclear, S. J. Josey, Win. M. Sain, J. A. Edwards. D. AV. Avers. Messrs. E. F. Slater, B. II. AVib-s. J. A. Williams, Anton Berg and J. L. Evans were elected alternates. The (dull voted unanimously in favor of the primary system of nominating candidates. The President then appointed the following committees. Executive?AV. M.Sain, .1. Ii. Livings ton and AV. T. Lightfoot. Registration?A. B. .Tosev. ,f. AV. II. Dukes and P. AV. Cantwell. . The meeting was very harmonious and everything passed off pleasantly. Dr. 0. B. Lowman was honored with "a re-election to the Presidency of the club, this being his second term in that ollice._ An Important Decission.?Several months ago the Town Council of Laurens arrested, tried and convicted Col. J. L. M. Irby, as be thought, in a harsh, arbitrary and unjust manner, and he promptly announced his inten tion to appeal, which right they denied him. He used what knowledge he had of law, and did appeal to the Circuit Court. Judge Hudson sustained.him, and ordered him a new trial on the fol lowing grounds: 1. That before any person can be tried before the Council he must be served with a.summons set ting forth the time, the place and the nature of the offense, at least five days before trial. 2. That the defendant was entitled to a trial by jury. A Model Fa km.?The farm con nected with Clatlin University is a model of its kind. Recently we went over it with the energetic manager, Mr. .1. 15. Kelly, and was much pleased I with the appearance of the crops. Mr. i Kelly has under cultivation 53 acre corn, 123 acres cotton, besides potatoes, peas, ?c, in less quantities. The whole farm ? is as clean of grass and weeds as a well Cultivated garden, and shows that Mr. Kelly is a thoroughgoing farmer. If * nothing happens from now out to pre vent a good yield will be harvested. Mr. Kelly is certainly the right man j in the right place, and it would be well i for the Clallin authorities to continue ! him in Iiis present place just as long as I be will bold it_ Give the Candidates a Chance.- - The A'' eville editors are kicking against ;.,e custom of presenting sub scription and begging papers to candi dates. They say it looks like taking advantage of a man's position and is asking him to buy his way to their favor and votes. It is in bad taste to catch a candidate before a crowd and make a demand on him for money to build a church or .something of that sort, when they had no claim whatever on him. Candidates have a hard time enough.. Do not impose a line on them ! in every neighborhood they visit in the j way of subscriptions. Oak Grove Academy. Editor Times and Democrat: By invitation we were present to witness the annual exhibition of Oak Grove Academy about seven miles from Onvageburg. This school, we un derstand, was established three years ago with Rev. G. M. Tolson as Princi pal. During this, the third year, it has been under the principalship of Mr. G. E. Stokes who was prepared at Sheri dan's Classical School and subsequently graduated at the Tennessee Normal College. We are glad to see our young college graduates locating in their na tive county and State as teachers. "We congratulate the people of that com munity in securing the services of Mr. Stokes, a young man of indomitable perseverance and energy?thoroughly alive to the best interests of education. Although the morning of the 30th June indicated a rainy day, yet people came from all the surrounding country, proving that our people in the rural districts are aroused upon the subject of education. The exercises consisted of recitations by the girls, extract speeches by the boys, and original speeches by three young men of the school. We liked the make-up of the programme; it proved that the princi pal's object was not to exhibit stage acting but to show to the patrons the result of thorough and honest work. The students did well and in not a few we saw the elements of the true orator. Two prizes were offered to the two best speakers; one among the smaller boys, one among the larger boys, The com mittee of decision, consisting of Rev. Jno. E. Carlisle and Messrs. ? R. Melli champ and II. G. Sheridan, Jr., after having weighed the speeches of each student decided that Master Johnie Bair of the smaller boys, and Master W. J. Zeigler of the, larger boys were entitled to the prizes, which were de livered to the boys by Mr. S. R. Melli champ. The whole exhibition proved the thorough and systematic training of the students under Mr. Stokes' tui tion. Rev. Jno. E. Carlisle and Mr. II. G. Sheridan both addressed the audi ence on the subject of education and parental responsibility. These ad dresses were timely and full of sound thought and advice. The next came was dinner?the richest and heaviest table we ever had the pleasure to wit ness and partake of. A more hospita ble people?the farmers, their wives and daughter??can not be found in any section of our county. Social con versations and amusements ended the day. "We predict a bright future for Oak Grove Academy. Junior. Base Ball.?The Orangeburg and Summerville Base Ball Clubs crossed bats at the Base Ball Park last Mon day afternoon, but the Orangeburg Club was too much for their opponents, and won by a score of 11 to b\ Both clubs did solne excellent playing. The catching of Mr. Way was very line and put him in the front rank of amateur base ballists. The following is the official score: orangeburg b. b. c. a. b. It. b. ii. P. 0. a. e. JelTord, p. 5 2 1 0 7 0 Dukes, rf. 5 1 ? 0 0 0 Ravsor. lb.... 5 2 2 11 0 1 Perryclear.lf. 5 l o o no Sallev, cf. 5 2 2 it 0 0 Smoak, s s.... ? 1 1 0 2 2 Sistrurtk, 3b... 5 2 1 2 0 1 WaV,c. 5 0 1 12 4 4 Bull, N. II. 2b.v 4 0 1 2 2 1 Total 44 11 s? 27 15 9 summerville 15. 15. c. A. B. II. 11. II. P. 0. A. e. ?J. Taylor, ss.. 5 1 1 2 7 2 Simonin, c_ 5 1 l 2 3 1 1. Zeigler. Ib.. ?l 1 14 0 0 S. Tavlor, r f.. 5 1 1 0 0 0 W. Zeigler, c f 4 u 0 0 0 o Light foot, 3b. 4 1 1 2 13 Tighe.lf. 4 0 0 0 1 1 Braid, 21?. 4 0 I 3 0 2 Smith, p. 4 1 0 1 4 0 Total. 40 <*> 15 24 lfi 0 score BY inmxgs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S ?J Orangeburg.. 13 3 2 u 0 o 2 *?11 Summerville.. 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3* 1-ii Two base hits?Jeffords, Smoak and Lightfoot. Total base hits?Orangeburg 11,Sum merville 7. Left on bases?Orangeburg 9; Sum merville 7. Struck out?by Jeffords 10; Smith 4. First base on balls--Jeffords 1; Smith 0. Passed balls?Simonin 3. Time of game?one hour and fifty minutes. Umpire?B. F. Slater. Scorer?Fred Wannamaker. The New Law?The newspaper fraternity congratulate themselves over the new postal law recently put in force by the post ollice department. It makes the taking of a newspaper and refusing to pay for the same, theft, and any person guilty .of such action is liable to criminal "proceedings the same as if he had stolen goods to the amount of the subscription. It is therefore, not a very shrewd scheme to take a newspaper from the postoffice for a year and then inform the editor that "you have never ordered it sent to vou. Same Way all hie World Over.? A student at the university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who applied for the position of prescription clerk in a Kansas drug store, received a reply, of which the following is an extract: "Perhaps you understand the nature of a Drug Store in Kansas we Do Some liquor business in a Rack Room By the Drink our prescription trade Runs from two to three thousand I'r year Some Clerks objects to the Back Room trade 1 (live you the facts in the case So that you will not be disappointed." How to Get RidokCoukkoachks. Au exchange gives the following reme dy for these pests : Give the bug a kind of phosphorate paste. A few of the bugs cat some. Then those cock roaches who do not get any set to work and kill those who were fortunate enough to get some, anil tear upon their stomachs, so possessed are they to get some of the paste. These bugs in return are killed by others, until there are no cockroaches left._ On Monday James N. Basemore, who lives near Windsor, Bertie county, X. ('.. and his son. Stone Basomore, quarreled, and the son lired both bar rels of a shotgun loaded with buckshot into his father's body. He then broke open the sate, took therefrom Sbou and lied. The sheriff and a large posse are scouring the country in search of him. The lather is yet alive, but will die. There is great* excitement over this awful crime. The STectlus Moiling Spring?. Editor Tiin&f und Democrat : It had been announced extensively that there was to he a picnic at Boiling Spring Camp Ground, last Saturday, and combined with it, a farmers' meet ing where Capt. J. Felder was to de liver an address. Soon Saturday morn ing we wended our way to the memo rable place where many have drinked of the cooling spring water, and had spiritual blessings bestowed upon them. We found several already there and they were coming from every direction. Mr." Felder was on hand, also Dr. J. C. Ilolman. By eleven o'clock quite a goodly crowd had gathered, among them many ladies, looking their pretti est, the first hitch in the proceedings was when one of the Camp Ground committee, and possibly more than one, objected to the speaking under the stand erected for preaching. But this did not deter us.from enjoying the de lectable pleasure of hearing the silvery tongued farmers'. Near the spring a door was laid upon th? ground, seats provided for the ladies, and the speaking began. Mr. J. T. C. Kennedy, the sec retary of the Hebron Farmers' Club introduced the speakers. Mr. Felder was the iirst speaker. He first explained his position in the far mers' movement, then criticised the newspapers for not publishing reports of farmers' meetings, pictured the mil lennium that would be brought about [ when the farmers were all united, and [ claimed to be the servant?not the dic tator?of the people. At this point there was one voriferous cheer. He read the '"declaration of principles" of the farmers' convention, and claimed for farmers the right to discuss mat ters pertaining to fanning; advocated the primary election; said the farmers' organization was not to'disband at the end of the campaign, but was intended to be permanent, lie hail organized twelve clubs in the county and had ten more on his hands to organize. When clubs enough are organized will have a county club composed of delegates from the local clubs. It was our impression that he apologized for the recommenda tions of the farmers' convention, but indirectly conveyed the idea that when the power was great enough, legislation would be demanded. He contrasted 1831) with 1880, and showed that in the former year government expenses of the State were $170,000 while now thev are$2,000,000 annually. But he failed to notice the great increase of popula tion and taxable property which go hand in hand with taxation. Said that the architect of the State House re commended a small appropriation for recovering the State House, but the legislature ignored this economical re commendation and made an appropria tion of 875,000 annually to finish the State House according to the original design. Criticised the free school sys tem, stigmatized the free schools as a curse and recommended that they be abolished. Condemned free tuition in the State University, and wanted that 8-10,000 naw used in sustaining it to be added to the free school money. But how this was to be done after the free schools were abolished, he did not ex plain. Compared our condition to that of Ireland, and blamed bad legislation with bringing it about. Paid his re spects to the Scottish Loan Associa tion, and in the langauge of "'Uncle George" Tillman, "gave ;t a black eye." And closed his speech by complaining that all other callings had combined against the farmers. A statement we think he would find some difficulty in proving. Dr. j. C. Ilolman, next spoke. He endorsed the farmers' movement, and 1 claimed that it would put straight jackets on our legislators. Said farm ers' clubs and Democratic clubs were distinct. Admitted that legislation for farmers was class legislation, but claimed that whatbenelitted the farmer benefitted all other classes. Said the movement was non political but would correct county abuses. Uev. IX. B. Tarrant was the next and last speaker. Declared himself com mitted to the movement, and said it would not divide the party. Compli mented the party as being perfectly honest, but it handled the people's money and therefore needs watching. Corroborated Mr. Felder's statements concerning the State House and criti cised the "State pride" which caused the appropriation bill to become a law. Said the Columbia ditch (canal) costs annually 915,000 and is an outrage. Paid his respects to the University, but his position on that matter is well known. Said he liked somethings the farmers recommended, but could not swallow the whole pill. Claimed that there were not too many lawyers nor doctors in the legislature" At the close of Uev. Tarrant's speech he was tho recipient of a handsome bouquet. Speaking being over, the peo ple repaired to the various tents to partake of dinner, much to the disgust of many who thought there was to be a general table set for all indiscrimi nately. Some considered the meeting a success while others voted it a fail ure. Xot being a farmer we have no opinion to offer. Indkx. < >);r;i V.? Cotton, Editor Times and Democrat: In a recent issue of your paper I no ticed you claimed that L. S. Connor had sent you a cotton bloom. As I dislike to be misrepresented, even in so small a matter. I offer this explanation : I did send you a bloom on the day stated With these lines : "As Kditors are sup posed to know everything, please tell us what this is." The bloom sent you did not come out of the cotton field at all, but from the gardeu, audit you would have noticed closely you no doubt would have conic to the conclu sion that it grew on an okra stalk. Moral. -Kditors either don't know > everything or sometimes jump at con clusions. Respectfully, L. S. CoNNoK. To tell the honest truth about the matter we did not look at the bloom to see what it was. but just took it for granted that our good friend had sent us a cotton bloom and wanted it noticed in the paper. Never having bad much experience with okra or cotton, and as the blooms are very similar, it would be no great display of ignorance on our part if we were to take one for the other. Kditors, like farmers,and other people, have a great many things to learn. Death <>k a Colokkd Democuat.? Ccasar Wilson, an industrious colored carpenter of our town, died last Friday night of heart disease. He was about fifty years of age, and has for many years been a consistent Democrat. He had the respect of the entire communi tv. RlJSr\ESS LOCALS . .Soda Water, Soda Water at T. C. Hubbell's. Ginger Beer, Ginger Beer at T. C. Hubbell's. Who keeps the best Butter in town? Cornelson. Cornelson has another lot of those fine Hams in canvass. Cornelson has just received a lot of fresh family groceries. Call at P. W. Cant well's and exam ine his Kerosine Oil Banges. Sweet Rolls and Botatoe Bread fresh every day at T. C. Hubbell's. 2000 yds Fruit of the Loom just re ceived at the New York Store. Fresh Car Load of Ice has been re ceived at Brunson's Ice House. B. W. Cantwell has a fine lot ot Crockery Ware at prices to suit all. Just received a lot of fine Segars at a reasonable price at.T. C. Hubbell's. A full line of fancy and stapie Gro ceries low down at Jas. Van' Tassel's. Elegant patterns in Spring Calico just received at the New York Store. Stock taking is near at hand, and if you want bargains go to Cornelson's. Fresh Candies as cheap as can bo purchased any where at T. C. Hubbell's. Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, Ap ples and Oranges at Jas. Van Ta?sels. Two hundred pairs ladies fine slip pers just received at the New York Store. Cornelson's Fancy Flour, called Orange Mills, is the best in town. Ask lor it. If you want bargains in Shoes ask at Cornelson's, and he will show you how to save money. For Brooms. Baskets, Brushes, Bowls, Bath Bricks, Raisins, &c., go to P. W. Cantwell. Go to Cornelson's and examine the Dress Goods which he is selling at fearfully low figures. P. W. Cantwell has a large stock of Guano Funnels which he will sell at very low prices. Cornelson is closing out his entire Spring and Summer" Clothing and Straw Hats. Call and get bargains. T. C. Ilubbell will be supplied with the finest Fruit and Candies in the market for tHe holidays. Call and see for yourself._ ?Startling; but True. Wills Point, Texas,December 1,1885. Alter suffering for more than three years with disease of the throat and lungs, I got so low last spring I was en tirely unable to do anything, and my cough was so bad I scarcely"slept any at night. My Druggist, Mr. H. F. Goodnight, sent me a trial bottle of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. 1 found relief, and after using six $1.00 bottles, I was entirely cured. J. M. AVelden. Sold by Dr. J. G. Wannama ker._ Machinery. To Farmers- and Lumbermen. Do not buy an Engine or Boiler of any kind. Saw Mill, Blaner or Grain Mills until you have invested one cent postal card writing for prices and terms. Purchasers are often surprised at the low prices I can make for them. " ~ I answer inquiries promptly and can often save yon money. E. W. Screven, Southern Manager, Columbia, S. C. To the Ladies?Mrs. L. M. Smoak begs to inform her friends and the public generally that her stock of Mil linery and Fancy Goods this season is the largest and handsomest she has ever offered. She receives a great va riety of flowers and novelties all through the season, and all orders en trusted to her will receive prompt and careful attention. Prices to suit the times. _ Intending to have this Fall a larger variety and stock than ever, of fancy goods of all kinds, I desire in order to make room and get the money, to sell anything in the waj of Albums, Desks, AVorkboxes, Music, Folios, Books, Pic- - litres, Toys and Dolls at a sacrifice. Don't miss this chance of buying beau tiful goods and presents for less than cost at Jos. Eros' Bazaar. Money to Loan?Money to lend on Beul Estate in Orangeburg Countv in a sums from 8300 to 8300,000. Parties \ in Orangcburg Countv will please ap ply to B. P. Izlar, Judge of Probate. W. H. Duncan, Attorney at Law, Barnwcll, S. C. Fancy Paper, Wedding Cards. Books and Stationery in general, Candies fresh and cheap, the best five cent Cigars, and last, not least, is the best Soda Water possibly to be made no matter where, to be found at Jos. Eros' Bazaar. To keep cool during the aproaching warm weather drink ice water kept in Coolers bought from P. W. Cantwell, in them the ice keeps longer, water tastes better, and they are the best and cheepest to be found." Call and exmine. Children often wake in the night with a burning fever, and the parent is at a loss to divine the cause. Worms 'j Worms ! arc at work. A dose of ShrUj ner\s Indian Vermifuge is the or? remedy. \% P. A. Lekvendahl, Hoot and Shoe Maker, at Mrs. Adden's New Block. Repairing doue in the neatest manner and on the shorte?' ??or:ce. Also Har ness Repairing do.. . People wiio know what they are about, will drink Soda Water, Lime Juice and Ginger Ale at Jos. Eros' Fount, a safe place to get those refreshing drinks pure. Pure Barley Malt Whiskey, absolute ly free from fusel oil or other injurious ingredients. For sale only at Jas. Van Tassell's._ If you are in need of Shoes for your family, and want first-class goods, and all warranted, get them at Cornelson's. If you want a nice Hat for yourself or boys call at Cornelson's, who has a large and pretty line just in. Duffy's pure Barley Malt Whiskey the best tonic for invalids. For sale only tit Jas. Van Tassel's. Please leave your orders for Ice on Order Slate at" I). X. Smith's Rook Store._ "Lustre," the great metal polish for silver ware, sold onlv by P. W. Cant well.