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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. ? Executive Committee.?The mem bers of the County Democratic Execu tive Committee are earnestly requested to meet in the Courthouse on Wednes day, the 11th instant. A full meeting is "desired, as business of importance will be transacted._ Reduced.?On account of the short ness of the time in which candidates have to publish their, cards we have cancluded to reduce the price of such cards from five to three dollars. This will enable all who want to run for office to put their names* before the public._ oUDDEN Death.?Last Thursday morning- an old colored man by the name of Gabriel Thomas fell dead in Manor. Jackson's meat shop on Market sreet. The verdict of the Coroner's jury was that he died from natural causes, the immediate cause of his death being apoplexy." Bailed?Mr. J. T. King, who shot and killed Mr. T. X. Williams some time ago, has been bailed. The bail was granted by Judge Kershaw, before whom the application was made last Thursday at Camden. The amount was fixed at 83,500. The bail bond was signed by Messrs. Charles W. Spires. H. S. Spires and J. D. Eobinson. Grand Jubilee.?There will be a grand demonstration at Vances next Thursday in honor of the completion of the Eutawville llailroad to that point. The features of the occasion will be a basket picnic, band of music from Charleston, excursion to Preg nall's and return and refreshments ad libitum. Everybody is invited. Death of Mrs. Eliza Hoffman.? A correspondent writing to us jfroin Jones'Bridge under date of July 2iith, says: "We have been called upon in the last few days to pay the last tribute of respect to Mrs. Eliza Hoffman, for merly the consort of Mr. Burnett Livingston, Sr., whose beneficence con tributed largely to the building of the Baptist- Church of your city." The Cadets.?The squad of Citadel Cadets who visited our town last week made a fine impression on our people by their gentlemanly deportment and urbane manners, and we hope they en joyed their visit. A ball was given as a compliment to them at Way's Hall last Friday night, which was largely attended by our young folks, and every thing passed off very pleasantly. hobby Hebald.?This is the name of a new paper just started at Conway, S. C. It is very neatly gotten up, and is by far the best looking and newsiest sheet ever published in that town. Mr. E. Norton is the editor. With pro per support the Herald will be of great benefit to the County of Horry. We extend a warm welcome to the Herald and its editor, and hope that they may push up to front scats in the ranks of the fraternity. - Gone to Best.?Mrs. Eliza A. Can non, wife of Mr. Jas. Cannon, of our town, quietly passed away last Sunday afternoon, after a long arid painful ill ness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation. Mrs. Can non was fifty-eight years of age at the time of her" death,'the greater part of which was speut in our town, she was a most excellent lady, and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was a consis tent member of tiie Methodist Church, and lived closely up to the tenets of her church._ Fire?The residence and all the furniture of Dr. W. F. Harton, near Bowesville, was totally destroyed by fire last Monday night. Dr. Barton and family lost all their wearing ap parel and barely escaped with their lives, Mrs Barton being severely burn ed about the face and hands. ' The first intimation the family had of the fire was about two o'clock, when some of them were awakened by a dog jump ing up to a window of one of the bed rooms. The fire was then well under way and had evidently been burning some time. The fire "is supposed to have boon the result of an accident or defective flue. _ _ Fortunate.?We consider any man fortunate who takes a good agricul tural journal. In fact we do do not believe that a man can farm success fully without the assistance of an -agri cultural paper. In speaking about agriculturals we want to call the at tention of our farmers to the Cotton Plant?the only agriculture journal in our State. It is a beautifully printed 8-Page, 40-Column Journal, teeming each issue with rich information for our farmers, and only costs Sixty Cents a year. We hope all our subscribers who do not take this paper will send fcr a sample copy. The July number is to hand and is brimful of good, wholesome matter. Each number is worth ten times a year's subscription. Address the Cotton Plant. Marion. S. C. Orangen into vs. the Citadel. The Orangeburg and the Citadel IIa*:?: Uall Clubs played two games last week, in both of which the Orangeburg Club was successful. Neither of the games were first-class, but were poorly play ed by both clubs. Tho lirst game, which wus played on Thursday even ing, resulted in a score of U? to 15 in favor of the < >rangeburg Club, und the :\ :ond game on Friday evening \v;is again vain by the home team by u score of 21 to 23. Loth of the games wore witnessed by a large number of our citizens, who'seem to be dceph interested in the national sport. The ut most ^-"?d feeling prevailed on the part of*the members of both elut's. and Ilm games, while not being the best, afforded our citizens a little much needed recreation. Tilt: naval Cadetsjiii'.- The eom petativc examination of applicants from the First Congressional District for the naval cutlet ship at Annapolis was held in Charleston lasi Thursday. The board ?>!" eNuminors consisted of Messrs. Henry L\ Archer, of Charles ton: iL (J. Sheridan, of Orungvhurg; E. 1". Bellinger, of Colleton;(i. T. Ora ham. of Lexinartun and (L G. Belaud, ol Berkeley. The exantinatiori was written, arid was so arranged thai the name of r.:> :;;>p!i-ai:' was known to the examiners until the result was reached. Thon? wen- eleven applicants in all, and the ixwrfl reported Thurs day evening lo Congressman Dibble, as "the result, thai William A. .Moilltt. of Charleston, had passed the best examination, and that .1. Ilarvej Dingle, of Charleston, was the next best. OUR BREVITY BASKET. Filled With Brief Mention of Many Minor Events of the Week. Mr. Phillip Rich, ot St. Matthews, has gone Xorth on a business trip. Every part of our county has been visited bv splendid rains inthe last ten days. Mr. D. Epstin, of the New York. Store, has gone Xorth to buy his Fall Stock. The weather for the past two or three weeks has been splendid for the growing cotton. Our greatest, ambition is to give Orangeburg County the best eounty paper in the State. Rev. A. W. Stephens, of Colleton, filled the pulpit of the Methodist Church last Sunday morning. The effort of one of our City Fathers to make water run up hill has proved a disastrous failure. Mr. M. 1>. Handle and wife, of Union Springs, Ala., have taken up their resi dence in our town. \Ve want to run our circulation up to 2,000. A few hundred more will do it. Can't we get them. Mr. T. W. Gleaton has been put out for County Commissioner, and if elect ed will make a good one. Candidates can have their tickets for the primary elecltion printed at The Times and Democrat otlice. We believe that the crops in Orange burg County are better than in most of the other counties of the State., An intelligent reader of The Times and Democtat says he would not do without the paper for five dollars. One of the County Commissioners should come from the Fork. Let the voters in making up their tickets remember this fact. Won't our friends all over the county assist us in extending the circulation of our paper by culling the attention of their friends "who do not subscribe to it. A writer says that a woman is a silent power in the land. To this a cynical old bachelor editor responds : "It will be news to thousands of hus bands." 13y order of Master of Transporta tion Averill, tho trains on the South Carolina Railway while passing through Orangeburg will in future run very slow. You can't expect everything to ap pear in the paper to agree with your ideas, and the editor has long since learned that lie also does not expect that it will, either. Col. D. R. Barton announces himself in this issue us a candidate for County Commissioner. He was for many years County Auditor, and Idled the odice efficiently and well. Every man has a right to run for ollice before the primary. It is a kind of scrub race, butjthen the people have a right to set down on a candidate if they don't want him. Ages will come and go, but woman will not be perfectly happy until she can have eyes attached to her shoulders, so that she may look up and criticise her own back hair. To any person getting up a club of live or more cash subscribers we wnT send the The Times and Democrat free for one year. The money must accompany the order. In another- column appears the card of Probate Judge Izlar announcing himself a candidate for re-election. He has made a most excellent oflicer, and ? will continue to do so if re-elected. The editor of the Sumter Advance says he is enjoying the heated term. We can't say we are enjoying the heat to any great extent, but we are making the best of it under the circumstances. Brother Holmes, the handsome editor of the People represented the farmers wing of the late Harnwell County Con vention, by wearing the first open cot ton boll of the season as a button-hole boquet, The School Commissioner is ably and zealously backed in the County Teach ers' Institute by the other" worthy members of the County Hoard of Ex aminers, Hon. B. P. Izlar and Prof. W. J. DeTreville. Our colored base ball club played a game with the St. Matthews colored club last Thursday. In the expressive language of one of the Orangeburg nine it was a complete walk over for the home team. Capt. Jno. D. Livingston, of the Fork, is announced in this issue*as a candidate for County Commissioner. Capt. Livingston is a thorough and successful business man, and would make a good oflicer. The reason why you shou?l announce yourself in The Times and Democrat is that you will show our readers that you appreciate their suffrage. Unless you do this our subscribers do not know whether you solicit their help or not. Cholera has not yet appeared in this country, but it probably will later on. The best way to prevent its appear ance or check its ravages is cleanliness of person and premises. Filth is said to produce ami nourish it. Avoid dirt i in all things. The Times and Democrat has a staunch friend in Mr. B. O. Evans, of j Fine II rove, la the hist few months he has sent us no less than ten subscri bers. A few more such friends in other parts of the count} would aug ment our subscription list considcra ; blv. "... I ? i-.vi-p day or two we receive postal cards from people ordering the paper : sent to them. As we know nothing of the senders of Um postal cards, wu I don't send the paper. Parties wanting ! this paper must either come up and I make satisfactory arrangements or i send the money. i The voico <>i the candidate is now heard in the hind, tint! the Democratic! j viders will soon have the chance t<> * vote for the man of their choice for the various ollices to be tilled in the eounty. : f.rt tin campaign he without bitter ness i-r prejudice, and let all candidates I treat each other as gentlemen. ; If "Senex" wants to boom his man ? for ollice through those columns lie can do it at thr- rate of ten cents a line. So far ;is this paper is concerned all the candidates shall have a fair show. I and in order that we might have a fair show too. we have fixed the rate of all cuinmuications pulling candidates at ten cents a lint. We believe in living and let live. Wodoy Grove. It is pleasant to stop by the way side now and then, and enjoy a day with friends;such recreations constitute the "green spots" in life's monotony, and create within us adesire to protract our stav on-earth, and devote our time to making others happy. If we will but do this, we secure our own happiness. These were some of the thoughts which passed through our mind on our return from Wesley Grove Church on last Saturday, where we had attended a Sunday School celebration and picnic. This school it under charge of Super intendent II. O. Smoke, a good man and true, a faithful christiau gentleman, and one whose earnestness and zeal in this department of church work, con stitutes the secret of his success, for he has made this school a success, and is still pressing on to higher attainments. He is seconded in his elforts by a corps of teachers equally as earnest as him self. We may reasonably expect, that from this "nursery of the church" in the near future, the church proper, will gain strengh numerically and what is infinitely more important, spiritually. The programme for this occasion was chaste and appropriate, and very cred itably carried out, consisting in part of recitations by the young ladies of the school. The boys and young men took no part, except in the singing. This we thought a little singular. The singing, led by Mr. C. C. Ellzey, was inspiring. As far as we could see, and we took occasion to try to see, every body, from.the least to the greatest as sisted in this part of the exercises, and the volume of harmony rose and filled the church, and spread out through the surrounding forests, making the very words resound and the hearts glad. We could but draw a comparison here. Comparatively few in the town churches take part in this portion of public worship; and why? It is a poor excuse to say that they are waiting for the choir?they are only expected to lead, not to monopolize, and we are sure they desire all to join in heartily. .This in passing. Four or five gentle men had been invited by the Superin tendent to deliver addresses to the school and strange to say, but a single one put in an appearance, another was captured on the spot, and upon these two fell the burden of the speechuiak ing. The Rev. Baldwin and Benj. P. Izlar were the scapegoats of tire occa sion. Each, like the woman in the Bilde, "did what lie could" and the prayerful hope is, that some profit may come from what was said. The Super intendent closed with an interesting little speech after which dinner *s announced. This was another p \ where all with one accord joined hear tily; but the table was bountifully spread with the best, and we could not "clear it up" although every one did his level best. Commend us to the Wesley Grove people, Methodist and Baptist, for knowing how to do the right thing in the way of a picnic din ner. May peace and prosperity attend them. _ B. Old Time Fanning. The. veteran (Georgia farmer, Major John II. Dent, of Floyd county, in a letter to the Country Gentleman makes this reference to if much-discussed sub ject : What has operated much against the farmers of late days is depending so largely (or I may say, entirely de pending) "on expensive bought ferti lizers, instead of raising cifrps-J.hat would leave vegetable matteU to turn under to benefit their lands. Making lot manures has nearly been abandon ed, as it was found so convenient to purchase the commercial fertilizers, not taking into consideration the ex pense of such fertilizers, and in some cases their worthlessness. This un wise system has ruined many, both in pecuniary results and in using ferti lizers that were of no permanent bene fit to their lands. Humus we need; without humus, the land wUJ not hold moisture; hence so much complaint is made of droughts. To sum it up in a few words, the best of land, and most favorable seasons, cannot maintain any farmer who buys his fertilizers and all his food supplies. We want going back to the old-time, common sense farming?entirely self-sustain ing and independent. There is too much gilt-edge about it now?more fancy than substance?when we should remind ourselves that "it is not all gold that glitters." A Word to Young Men. A young man who thinks that he can lead a reckless and profligate life I until he becomes a middle-aged man, and then repent and make a good and steady citizen, is decidely deluded by the devil. He thinks that people are fools, destitute of memory. He con cludes that it he repents everybody will forget that he was a dissipated wretch. This is not the case. People remember your bad deeds and forget good ones. Besides, it is not easy to break up middle aged habits that have been formed in youth. When a horse contracts the habit of balking he generally retains it through life. He will often perform well enough until the wheels get into the deep rut, and then he holds back. Just so it is with boys who contract bad habits. They will some time leave off their bad tricks, and do well until they get into a tight place, and then they return to the old habit. Of those boys who con tract the bud habit of drunkenness, not one in every hundred dies a sober man. The only way to break up a bad habit is to never contract it. The only way tu prevent drunkenness is never to drink. (loon Am in:. The following from the Greenville News applies with as much force to Orangeburg as itdocs to Greenville: ??our police force is good for dealing with riotous persons and thieves, but the best servict i! can do us now is by lighting smells. Wherever there is :i bad smell this time of year there is danger more danger than there is in any number of drunken men and burglars. Smells arc murderous and'there uro enough of them hen rank enough t<> reach any oilicial nor. Kvery citizen owes i! to himself, his I family and the community to report promptly anything he may know of threatening the health or destroying the comfort of a neighborhood. A postal card to the chief of police will cost two minutes of time and 01 ecent. It may .-aw valuable lives a;al many hundred^ (if dollars.'" Pkatm or Mis-- Hook. y<:- I.i vinja Hook, a maiden lady cf alwnt fifty years of age, died in "tir town last Friday after'a long and painful illness. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was very highly esteemed by those who knew her. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. The BasineM Transacted by the Clt> l-'tttHers at their Last Meeting. Council Chamber, ) Orangeburg, S. C, July 2nd, 1880. ? Regular Meeting. ) Council met this dav at 5 P. M. Present, Hon. J. S. Albergotti, Mayor, Aldermen Cannon, Fairey, Lightfoot, Williams and Minus. Alderman Copes being absent. petitions. State or South Carolina, ) City of Orangeburg. \ To the Honorable the Mayor and Al dermen of the City Council: Gentlemen.?AVe the undersigned property holders and citizens of the City of Orangeburg residing on Doyle, Calhoun,, Meeting and Wiles Streets and vicinity, do hereby call your atten tion to the property lying on Calhotin, Meeting and Wiles Streets, known as Mr. G. H. Cornelson's Factory Quarters, and present the same to your honora ble body as a nuisance. First, the con dition in which the premises are kept, especially the water-closets, renders the air so foul that we who reside near it, are frequently compelled to keep the fronts of our dwellings closed in order to shut out the stench and foul air arising on these premises. Second, the conduct and behavior of some of the occupants of these premises are such that it renders it very unpleasant to us who reside near this place, and again the aforementioned condition of these premises has also reduced the value of our property, that we do not feel justi fied in making a full and fair return of our Heal Estate to your honorable body for taxation. Wherefore, under the existing cir cumstances we feel justified in peti tioning your honorable body to use all means in your power to abate this nuisance compelling its removal. JJ. Williamson, Kirk Robinson, T. C. Andrews, Trustee, W. F. Robinson, W. E. Williams, A. P. Dantzler, J. A. Wil liams, J. II. Schachte. N. M. Wiles, W. D. Riser. Referred to a.special committee con sisting of Alderman Fairey and Can non to confer with Mr. Corhelson, and take such action as they deemed pro per to abate the. nuisance complained of, and report at next meeting of Coun cil. Orangeburg, s. c, June i?, 1880. C. I). Kortjohn, Esq., Clerk of City Council: Dear Sir.?The "Equitable Life As surance Co." has paid its city license of 810.00, but under protest, because I am informed that other Life Insurance Co's., are not taxed. The matter is one for just complaint. The State requires a license or the agent soliciting busi ness is liable to penalty. Your city re quires a license else a penalty. It is not for Council to discriminate because of a 'figure head" name, Knights, or Farm ers or mutual, all have the same object i. e.to solicit lmsiness.get premiums by instalments, assessments or all cash. The end is the same. Now the Equita ble is "Tontine," that is reimburses in 10, 15 or 20 years, and is mutual. I hope Council will explain the differ ence between one company being favor ed free of tax, and another not. The money gathered in premiums all goes out of the State, except the little Farmers Society. We only desire jus tice. Respectfully, &c., John A. Hamilton. P. S. Your tax bill is very explicit Insurance Companies or Agendas, (fire, life, or any other,) each per annum 810, or any other is quite enough to cover the other companies. Yours, &a, II. The Mayor explained that the Mutu al tu which reference had been made in the communication cd' Mr. Hamilton was represented by himself and that Dr. Young the State Agent had paid the license and asked the pleasure of Council in reference to the "Knights or Farmers." On motion the communication was received as information. Orangeburg, s. c, July 2nd, 1880. To the Honorable City Council of the. City of Oranyeburg: Gentlemen.?The. petition of the undersigned respectfully shows : That as a resident of the City of Orangclmrg ho was notified to work upon the streets of the City of Orangeburg four days for the fiscal year of 188(5 and 1887. That he paid the compound tax of two dollars on the first day of .May, 1880, as provided by Section 11 of "License Bill" ratified on the 19th day of March, 1880. That he herewith presents the affidavit of Mr. J. II. Felder that he is over forty years of age and, therefore, not liable to compound tax, and begs that Council will refund the amount of two dollars to him. Very respectfully, Leval Pauling. State ok South Carolina. ( ORANliEltl.'RG Coi.wty. S Personally appeared before me J. II. Fehler, who being duly sworn says that he knows the age of Leval Paul ing and that he is over forty years old. J. II. Felder. Sworn to before me June5th, 18*,f>. C. M. MOMICHAEL. Notary Public. S. C. Ordered that the two"dollars paid by Leval Pauling lie refunded, liEl'orts. Ornuerurg, s. ('.. July 1st. 188t?. To the Honorable City Council of tin City of Oranyebury: Gentlemen.?J lieg herewith to present my regular monthly stateim-nl which I trust will he found corm 1 : June 1. Cash on hand a?; per last report.sl.l'^.v; Received from com pound tax. in ; Received from Com mercial Salesmen... 7U.Si> Received from local li cense. IIS.IKI Received from lines . l<u*< Received from miscel laneous. I Received from special buggy tax. '-i.w I 1 '<:<:oipts during t In month. 2iii.?n Total. 8i,TO.;:i EX I'ENOJ'ITRES. Paid account of nuir shalls. WJ1.23 Paul account of streets 20'i.Jll Paid account of Cit ric. iVd.?S7 Paid account of guard house. '??.!" ! Paid account of City I Hall (building sta ! bles?c. 1-13.22 I Paid account of miscel j lany (printing sind Stationery). iU."ii I Paid account of Fire Department Total. 1.50 $809.08 Cassh on hand July 1st SS?'J.?? Respectfully submitted, C. D. koktjohx, City Treasurer. Refered to the committee on finance. Alderman Falrey reported that he had been to Columbia, as requested by Council at a previous meeting, and had a consultation with Mr. W. A. Black in reference to a new street connecting Bussel and Amelia .Streets through the estate property of Mrs. C. J. A. Shuler and regretted to report that he was not successful. That he had a communi cation from Mr. Black since offering to sell a forty feet street through the pro perty to the city. Received as information. "An ordinance to prohibit and pre vent the carrying of concealed weapons within the corporate limits of the City of Orangeburg" was ratified in due form. Minutes were read and confirmed. Council then adjourned. C. D. KORT.TOIIX. Clerk of Council. A DASTARDLY ACT. A Corpse Horribly Diatitated?Heart Re moved and Thumb.-, Cut Oft*. The following particulars of a most horrible affair we clip from the Aiken Recorder of this week : Seven months ago, Tillman B. Williams a young man of unexceptionally good character and well related, died at the residence of his brother, Dr. Simpson F. Williams near the line of Orangeburg and Aiken counties, and was decently buried in the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church ceme tery. The church is in Aiken county, very near Hausey's Bridge, Xorth Edis to River, and the cemetery is on the opposite side of the river, in Lexing ton count}-, about 175 yards from the foot of the bridge. Sometime between the mornings oi* the 23rd and 25th of .July, most likely during the night of the 24th, some party or parties went to the grave of said deceased, and threw the earth out of the grave, removed covering of box, and tore up, wrench ing in some places, the coffin lid,, and then its was thought, without molest ing the remains, replaced lid, and box covering carefully and about half refill ed the grave with earth. On Sunday evening the 25th of July, about 6 o'clock, Mr. Middleton Williams, brother of deceased, discovered the grave as left. lie immediately notified Messrs. Irving Furtick, a brother-in law of deceased, W. A. Gantt and others. They re-opened the grave and partly removed the covering of box anil coffin and ascertained that the remains had not been removed, the lateness of the hour, and the offensiven ess of the corps, prevented their making a more thorough search. They replaced the coverings, refilled the grave, finished oil' on outside and left. Two or three days after, the father, Wm. H. Wil liams, other brothers and relatives met, consulted, and not being able to ac count for, or even surmise the motives that would prompt any one to do such an act, decided to hold an autopsy on Friday the 30th of July. Summoning Ors. I. D. and W. I). Durham and a few of the citizens they proceeded to re open the grave and coffin. When Dr. Durham with disinfectants in hand re marked, "gentlemen you had better stand back a few minutes', until the lid is removed," no one thought what a horrible spectacle would be presented to view, a mangled or mutilated corpse. After a thorough examination in the presence of all by Drs. Simpson Wil liams, I. D. and W. D. Durham, Dr. I. D. Durham thus.summed up there suit of their examination. "Gentle men you see the knife has been used, opening the chest fron: just above the navle to clavicle or collar bone, cutting centrally through sternum making an incision more than twelve inches long, cutting out and removing the heart, and cutting off and removing the two thumbs." It has caused much excite ment and comment, and the conjec tures have been many, but so far noth ing that will give a clue either to the detection of perpetrator or motive. That such a thing should happen in a retired country churchyard of more than fifty years standing is to be re gretted, but we forbear to comment. i.awn Party at Feldervlllc. Last evening your correspondent had the pleasure of attending the Lawn Party at Felderville, given by the young ladies of that community in aid of the Antioch Baptist Church. To say it was a success, would hardly do the committee justice, as the sum of money realized was beyond their an ticipations. Socially, we all had a good time. The young folks seemed to enjoy themselves hugely, while those of us who were older did justice to the ice cream, cake, and other good things of which the tables wen- loaded. One gentleman, whom everybody delights to call uncle, certainly believes in the Scripture, "Give and it shall be given," judging from the time he remained at the table. About 8 o'clock Capt. J. II. Felder, after making one of the best little speeches of welcome, announced supper, the make up of which, goes far to show what good housekeepers the young ladies of that section will make. Too much.praise cannot be given to .Mrs. I?. W. Hull, of vein- city, also Miss [ Xealiu l>lder, <>f Fehlerville, lor the) very active part they took in the man- j I agi'iuent of i his a Hair, us the success of j lim party w as largely due to their ef forts. Orangeburg was well represent-! ed. and wt! are also under obligations to the colored band of your eit\ for the excellent uiusie furnished on the oc e:i>jiHl. Visitoi:. .Inly :m. I"ss?;. 1.1-1 ..! i.cll its. 1a.<\ id unc! limed letters and postal i card- remaining in I'osl Oilice at Or angeburg. S. C.' for the week ending! .Iul> Iss'i: M:.-s ueogianna IJailey. F.ldcr I. ilnnvi:, John I Inn-ell careof.l. V. Cul lert. L. !'.. Hates Miss Lucy llrown. Miss Lizzie Davis, !>en .). liinkin, K. Fivdrick, Mrs. |)e:uia Felder, Charley Hange, Mrs. I'icty .Ionian, car.- of I'riiit; .Ionian. Joe McDonald. Miss,1 Agnes Ospin, Mrs. .I.S. I'atoiu. Mrs. Mhlissiu L'obinson. (li). Robert Clover. \V. M. Hiehardsun.Mrs. I leim N. Snell. l. W. Shaw. Mrs. Led shuler. Mrs. N'ancy Sulton, Laivenoe Simons, Wm. Speighcr. Mrs- Fannie Thomas. James Wolfe. Persons callimr for these Letters or Postal Cards will please say that lhc\ were advertised. F. A. SciiiFKLKV, Postmaster. Old papers for sale at this office. Bsl'Sn.KESS LOCALS . Soda Water, Soda Water at T. C Hubbell's. Ginger Beer, Ginger Deer at T. C HubbeU'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 o fresh family groceries. Call at P. W. Cantwell's and exam ine his Kerosine Oil Ranges. Sweet Rolls and Potatoe 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 Branson's Ice House. P. 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 staple 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 be purchased any where at T. C. Hubbell's. Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, Ap ples and Oranges at Jas. Van Tassels. Two hundred pairs ladies fine slip pers just received at the New York Store. \t Cornelson's Fancy Flour, called. Orange Mills, is the best in town. Ask ' for it. If you want bargains in Shoes ask aj Cornelson's, and he will show you hod to save money. Fon Brooms, Baskets, .Brushes Bowls, Bath Bricks, Raisins, Sec, go t( P. W. Cantwell. Go to Cornelson's and examine thi Dress Goods which he is selling a: fearfully low figures. P. W. Cantwell has a large stocl of Guano Funnels which he will sell a very low prices. Cornelson is closing out his entirj Spring and Summer Clothing an< Straw Hats. Ca" and get bargains. ! T. C. Hubbell will be supplied wit! the finest Fruit and Candies in th market for the holidays. Call and se for yourself._ Startling but True. Wills Point, Texas, December 1,18?. After suffering for more than thre years with disease of the throat ard lungs, I got so low last spring I was ei tirely unable to do anything, and ny cough was so bad I scarcely"slept aiy at night. My Druggist, Mr. II. P. Goodnight, sent me a trial bottle )f Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syruj. 1 found relief, and after using six 81.(0 bottles, I was entirely cured. J. A". Weiden. Sold by Dr.'j. G. Wannann ker. Machinery. To Fanners and Lumber num. Do not buy an Engine or Boiler of any kind, Saw Mill, Planer 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 you money. E. W. Scheven, Southern Manager, Columbia, S. C. j To the Ladies?Mrs. L. M. Smoak ? begs to inform her friends and the f public generally that her stock of Mil- 1 finery and Fancy Goods this season .is i the largest and handsomest sho has 1 ever offered. She receives a great va- ' riety of (lowers and novelties all through the season, and all orders en- . trusted to her will receive prompt and careful attention. Prices to suit thr times. Intending to have this Fall a larger variety and stock than ever, of fancy goods of all kinds, I desire in order t? make room and get the money, to sell anything in the way of Albums, Desks, Workboxes, Music, Folios, Books, Pic- j tares, Toys and Dolls at a sacrifice. Don't miss this chance of buying beau- ] tifnl goods and presents for less than ] cost at Jos. Eros' Bazaar. Money to Loan.?Money to lend on Heal Estate in Orangehurg County in sums from ?300 to ?300,000. Parties in Orangeburg County will please ap ply to B. P. Izlar, Judge of Probate. W. II. Duncan, Attorney at Law. Barnwell, S. C. Fancy Paper, Wedding Cards, Books and stationery in general, Candies fresh and cheap, the best live 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, J in them the ice keeps lunger, water j tastes better, and they are the best and 1 cheepest to In-found. ("all and ex mine. * Children often wake in the night with a burning: lover, and the parent Is at a loss toilivinetbeeause. Worms! Wurms ! arc at work. A dose of Shri ner's Indian Vermifuge is the only reined). P. A. Ley vex haul, Hoot and shoe Maker, at Mrs. Addon's New Block. Repairing doiie in the neatest manner and on tho shortest notice. Also liar- < nes. Repairing done. I 'eople wh?? know what they are about. will drink Sud;-. Water. Limo J men and Ginger Ale at Jos. Eros' Fount, a safe place In gel those refreshing drinks pure. Pure Barlov Mall Whiskey, absolute ly iree from fusel oil or other injurious ihjjrediiuus. l'or sale onlj stt das. Van TasseU's. I! von are in need "! Shoes for your faniih. and w.u.! lirsi-class goods, and ill warranted, gel them at Cornelson's. if ...a wanl a nice Hal for yourself hl>vs trail at Cornelson's, who has a largo and prettj line just in. DufiVs pure Barley Mall Whiskey the best tonic for invalids. For sale ml) at -las. Van Passel's. Please leave your orders for lee on Order Slate at' D. N. Smith's Book