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CAVALRY SERVICE. DISCUSSION OF THE MERITS OF GOVERNMENT HORSES. Hardships of the Service- on the West ern Plains?Selection or Gallant Steeds for Uncle Sam?Kigorous Examination ?The Last Test?Good Memory. A few days ago a reporter engaged in con versa lion with a recruiting sergeant in the United States cavalry service, and in the course of the chat the officer drifted into the discussion of the merits of horses BCvplied to the service and the manner In whic'i they are furnished to the govern ment. :*ot long since 300 horses were pur chased in this city, St. Louis, Chicago and other large ruL-rcautilo centres for troops hi the lour big western departments of the Piait?, Dakota, Missouri and Texas, in which divisions it is estimated that three-fourths of the army of our country is comprised. "Mo-: of our cavalry horses," said the recruiting sergeant, "are lost on the plains in the west No one here east can con ceive tue rigor of our western military duties or the hardships t>hey entail for the soldiers and their beasts. We suppose that the great west is teeming with ver dure and forage, whereas the fact is that in very many tracts of country scouting parties are compelled to ride for a week or more, at the rate of perhaps fifty miles a day, with no grain for their horses and very little grass by the way. A general scrutiny of the condemned army horses would show that their retirement from tho service is due more to starvation than anything else. Very often the troopers horse drops in the ranks from sheer ex haustion and others are so badly used up that they never" recover from the priva tion and fatigue, and are finally con demned for use In the field and shipped to recruiting stations, where they answer much better eveu than green horses for drilling recruits." PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION'S DEMANDED. "What are the physical qualifications demanded for the selection of horses for the cavalry service?" "Well, in the first place, none but geld ings ore taken. The government does not oare for stallions or mares. The animal submitted for purchase should stand at least fifteen hands high and weigh about 900 pounds. He should be Bhort in the back and also short in the pastern joints. A long-legged beast with a badly-shaped head wouldn't pass mus ter at all. Low withers is one of the most essential points, because a horse with high withers is liable to work the saddle for ward and get sores; and once in that con dition, he loses ilesh and becomes worth less. In addition to these specifications, he must be absolutely free from contracted hoofs, or he won't pass tho inspection of the board.' "In what manner are horses secured for the cavalry service?" "Generally by advertising. The partic ular c'nss of animals desired is becoming Scarcer every day. This, I suppose, is due to the fact that breeders are givlug their attention to the raising of draught horses of the Percheron, Norman and similar stock, which are, of coursa, too slow for cavalry purposes. It Is a singular fact that horse dealers, as a rule, consider the government legitimate prey for all sorts of imposition. For, instance, at tho last inspection, ?uly eight out of sixty horses offered were accepted. Hostlers trotted ^l^ej^u^f^inspje?tton Jnll^g^co^g^jc^ the animals' manes and fore tops were plaited and decorated with strips of red liannel. Their tails were done up iu com mon bagging oi so bulgy a shape as to suggest the probability of their being about ten feet long. Of course, those dec orations hud to come off to make sure that the tails were all there, and that the manes were of hair instead of oakum The eyes uf a horse under inspection are closely examined. A UIOOROVS EXAMINATION'. "If lie, in general outline, is regarded as worthy of consideration at all, he is sub mitted to a rigorous examination?which takes tip about a quarter of an hour?all ovor hi:n from his teeth to his fetlocks and hooffs. Theu the hostler is directed to walk the animal up and down the length of the yard and afterwards to run him us fast as the beast can go. If his actiou is easy ho Is ordered 'tied in' for tho final inspection. "The last test is a run up hill for a dis tance of :.'o.j yards or so to see if his wind Is goo !. No saddle is used. The hostler simply mounts ancL, trots to the starting point, riding back as fast as a liberal ap plication of cowhide to his beast cun carry him. if the horse passes this muster he Is purchased and led to tho blacksmith shop to be branded. His first decoration is a big U. S. on the loft shoulder. When he is detailed to a regiment hois burued again with, the regimental brand and with the brand of his company on the left hip. For more perfect identification he receives an additional marking on the hoof and is then r- i iy for business. I know of noth ing more painful than the branding of a be.i'i, . .1 1 chink he knows of nothing more p.iiuful himself. The brands be conu ? ura iu a few years and are neces sary 'i-.r.ved. It is n peculiar fact that whe ? ? ??? ti'uu comes for renewing the ope:;.:; a nine out of ton animals remem ber:'.- i i'ious dose, and it is no easy matter . > rvpcrt it.?New York Mail and Expr ?-. l\ ;..U;>t; k.i>::t; Island Oyster Bods. Oy&loio ia deep water discharge their spawn early in August, at which time they isre poor and unfit to eat. 15y trans ferring them to shallow water the sun In duces them to ripen iu July, und conse quently two or three weeks are gained. Latut from which oysters hare been taken for shipping purposes is now being tfCvared with shells and stones, to which the young animals alter hatching will nt lEch th? >-?!'"?> Net until some object i;- found to winch it may cling does the oyster commence to form its shell. Plant ers are tiding every effort to keep in subjec tion the uineipnl enemy oi their crop, tho ft: r *V.. Small ?toamers with dredges are constantly taking ur> thn oysters, and, after culling out the stars, spiders, nud I eriwirk! .-. the cleaned oysters are shov eled ? r tH on ground where no enemy cri ' '?" '?" ? tin 1 their way to ?'? however, and tho operation r-'.... uvl rolling hns constantly to borer iv.j New York Sun. Pfccif?!?'?? Substitute for Common Words. TJ ? ''!??? Cons! if.it claims that. tr.'_- ? in? woro "drug" in "knocked ?O". drug out," peculiar to Geor. \:;d Tim Indt tnupolis Journal f''.\ when a Iier says, "the ceo- ??. o-hind a log lie hx? a sub stir.:* ? !??:"? wo--.' ?sneaked,'' known cm-. ' : hks ?New Orleans Times De.:. A STORM IN TEXAS. One of tho Pleasures of a Sheopherder'? Ufo?A 3ad Night Oat. It was in April, and the weather was stormy, inky-looking clouds were spread ing across the already leaden sky, and a few heavy drops of rain warned me that I must hastily pen my flock of sheep, for it is almost Impossible to move them during a heavy rain. I was encamped alone on Juniper creek and; retiring into my 7 by 7 wedge-shaped tent, I closed it tightly, and prepared for a sleep. I was very sleeply from being disturbed the night before by the constant barking of my dog as he alternately chased and was chased by a wolf. The place where I was encamped was open, with no timber save mesquit trees. Three of these grew at the three corners of my tent, and by the aid of them and other trees I had cut and dragged, I formed a wind break on the east, which was the bock of my tent, and on the south side. Having confidence In the wind break thus constructed, I undressed be fore lying down, that I might rest more than I could if I should, as caution sug gested, lie down prepared for the worst. The thunder bellowed, the lightning flashed, and the rain fell In torrents, bat about two minutes after my head touched the pillow I was sleeping soundly. I awoke some time in the night, and finding the water running into the tent, I got up to open the ditch with my shovel, and soon went to sleep again. How long I slept I do not know, but I awoke to find the wind had changed from the east to the Bouth, and the rain, driven with great force against the side of the tent, fell through the strained canvass in such quan tities that I reached for my oil coat and spread it over mo. She next insta it the tent was blown down, and the storm shrieked with a mad violence that I never before witnessed. The wind blew in gusts, each gust coming more lively than the lost, until I felt the mesquit brush of my wind break pressed between the growing trees bearing down upon me; and as the storm increased in violence, it seemed that I must be swept away. The tent being wet, it lay flat and smooth with the southwest corner peg still holding. Clutching my bedding and oil coat tightly, I" braced myself firmly, and notwithstanding the great protection the bru?h gave me, It was with th3 great est difficulty that I could retain my posi tion. The almost continuous lightning enabled me to see. With startling rapid ity the wind whipped round to the north west, and at the same moment I became aware that the water had overflowed my bed, and large hail that would weigh from three to five ounces began to fall, one striking mo on the left leg. In great haste I snatched a thin woolen mattress from under the wet tent and spread it over me for protection, my oil coat having been torn off me with the first change in th? di rection of the storm. By this time I had become wet, and the cold north wind chilled me thoroughly. Fortunately the storm abated, and my clothing being saved to me almost by a miracle, I dressed with wot garments, my teeth chattering. One step brought me to where my large provision box had stood, b at it was vacant, tho box of pro visions had beon blown away, and bnt two pieces of it could bo found the next j day.?Tom Green County (Tex.) Cor. New York Sun. Tho Manufacture of "SUck'r Candy^^ The "stick" candy which s^^SSS?f i nfTrfi<nfca~rt)6fled down with water and a little cream of tartar to prevent crystal lization. The mass Is taken In batches of about fifteen pounds to a marble table, whore it is kneaded like bread, and the flavoring and coloring worked in. The paste then goes to the "pulling hooks," where for five or six minutes it is pulled and twisted. Thence it returns to the marblo table, kept hot, on which is worked the candy into its final shape. Stripes are pressed into the batch, two feet long and a foot thick, 0 and it is then drawn and twisted till the proper size of the penny "stick," the right length of which is clipped off by huge scissors.?Chicago Herald. Men Who Represented Three States. Tne only man who has represented three states in the United States was the late Gen. James Shields,who was senator from Illinois, afterward from Minnesota, and subsequently from Missouri. Matthew Lyon was tho only man who has been elected a representative to congress from three states?first in Vermont, second in Kentucky and third in Arkansas. He died August 1, I8&3, before taking his seat as representative from the latter state.? Chicago Journal. How They Build in Italy. Tho way they build in Italy is indicated by the following passage from a letter from Naples: "I looked down from the balcony of my hotel and watched some masons at work just across the narrow Btreet. They were laying outside walls three feet thick, and walls of two feet be tween the rooms. The rising structure seemed to be a jail or a bank. I inquired, and found it was designed for an elegant private residence."?Exchange. A Report on Railroad Ax los. A special committee on railroad axles has reported that iron axles are safer than steel axles; that all cranks should have thr webs hooped; that as iron cranks ap pear to fail after running some 200,000 miles, and steel after 170,600, it is highly desirable that they should be taken off and not again used on passenger engines; and that crank axles, properly construct ed, are as strong as straight axles.?Chi cago Times. They Wore on Excellent Terms. "Yes," said a barber to his customer, I "I'm an Italian count. My father i3 the I Duke Barieclli Muscallonge Garibaldi j Plaza. I'm his only son?" "Aren't you and your father on good j terms?" asked the customer. I "Oh, yes. In fact I send the old gentle i man j2 every woek out ol my wages."? '. New York Sun. _ Greatest IMtlletilty In the World. Two friends meet: "Would you believe it.1''said one, "I have just come from my landlord and I had the greatest difficulty in the world to persuade him to accept a little money." "Eah! That's nonsense. And why?" ^"Because ho wanted so much more, than I offered him."?French Joke. Toachh.gr Mminers to the Almond-Eyed. A young woman in Washington is said to bo making a good living by touching Ihe young attaches of the Chinese and Japanese icgutions American small talk and society manners.?Washington Letter. In the Iis*, of the five largest cities of tho ivorld, ot. Petersburg t>tauds ladt, and Pails is not included. Old papers for sale at tin's oilieo. TIME FOR THE COUNTRY-. HOROLOGY AND ITS HUMBLE HOME AT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY. A Room Given Over to Clocks, Tickers and Telegraphy?Description of the Principal Time-Pieces and Tholr Ufloa ?The Hack Clock. The clocks and Instruments used to dis tribute time are in a very humble apartment in basement of the univer sity, the observatory itself being so small that it would be difficult to got the clocks into it. Ti.e mean approach to this base ment scarcely prep-uvs a visitor for the interesting sight which awaits him. The room Is just given over to clicks, tickers, an.i telegraphy. Tue principal clocks are encased laost carefully and mounted on pk-rs of solid masonry which absolutely prevents vibration by coming in contuct with the earth at their base alone, six or ei^ht feet below the surface. Of the three one is kept absolutely correct, while in the otiier two the errors are allowed to accumulate and a record of them kept In the most careful manner. One of these erratic timepi.'ce* tfot 1-luOuth part of a second behind one day lust woo* and was duly recorded, and from the records it seems that another varied nearly two sec onds in a who'e year. The error is de tected by ti very scientific process of star gazing, described later ou. The niaguitlcent cluck which registers standard time is coiisidored as fine ft time piece as can be made, and comes from the workshops of Hohwa, of Amsterdam, Hol: hind, who shares with Frodshom, of Lon don, England, the reputation of being one of the two fines: milkers in the world. It is of course devoid of any ornament, and Is constructed for pure utility. It stands about five feet higli and has a seconds pendulum of thirty-nine inches. It has the Graham dead-beat movement, and its face has three dials, one recording the hours from one to twenty-four, an other the minutes, and a third the sec onds. It is the duty of this clock, which is wound up once u week, to go steadily on and record the time as accurately as possible, and as it is never altered any error is registered against it.- In order to assist it iu keeping accurate, it is Inclosed in three uir-tight cases and a thermometer within the glass fronts of these, records auy variation from 70 degrees Fah., which is at once rectified. WHAT THE OTHSU CLOCKS DO. The next clock registers sidereal or star time, which differs considerably from standard time, iuasmuch as" the sidereal year contains 31)0 days. Hence this clock can only agree exactly with its Dutch neighbor once u your, and now the varia tion is abum seven hours. It is by E. Howard & Co., of Boston* aud is not so neat in appearance as that 3howIng-stand ard time, though it resembled it in size and shape. ? The third clock has more work to do. It is nlso by Howard, and is know as "No. 225." It. is kept at central or Mississippi valley moan time, just six hours behind Greeuwich and forty-nine secondB.before St. Louis locul time. Unlike the two re corders of time just referred to, this clock is kept just right, aud as a matter of fact it requires very' little regulating. At times astronomical observations prove It to be au infinitesimal fructlon of a second in error, aud thisJsjwjtulml^^mcre^^g ?^S"lic"e"l!Fof the rcgtilation^ctSr^Rer7 the hours running from ono *o twelve only, and exactly above the flgdro twelve is a small platinum spring, which pro jects sufficiently tobe touched by the min ute hour just as it records tho h,our. The most hard-workiug clock in the col lection is tha hack clock, which does the great bulk of sending out time. Its huge pendulum beats alternate seconds, the tick being audible as already explained both in the observatory and ut various of fices and stores down town. By its side is au ordinary seconds pendulum freely and accurately hung, and which, when set In motion, runs by force of gravity. It ticks in exact uuison with the hack clock, but registers tho seconds only, so that when at work a double bent is recorded. At 0:5(5 every day the hack clock is put ex actly right, and a minute later "time" is culled to all the points taking time at 10. This preliminary warning having been given, double beats commence at 9:58, and continue for 5u seconds, when the circuit is opened. At 0:5!? the clock begins again aud sends single beats only for SO seconds, when the circuit is once more openod, un til exactly 10, when a single beat is given, followed by the telegraphic signal, "10 K. Ob." and the signaling is over.?Globe Democrat. A Great Difference in Copyists. There is a great, difference in copyists, both in style and swiftness. The uverage copyist can copy and compare about 0,000 ordinary words pur diem, whilo an extra rapid one can write 10,000. The 10,000 man, however, is liable to break down il he tries to hold up to that number for any length of time. A twelve months' work, subdivided into months, of the fast est penman In this office, is as follows: April, 235,:m; .May, 2(12,105; June, 203,035; July. 255,825; August, 241,451: September, 23S,222; October, 254,138. November, :M2, 5S7; December, 351,281; January, I7a,531; February, 207,100, mid March, 205,105, Total number for the year, 2,910,604.?Dep uty Recorder in Globe-Democrat. Drlll-il in the Art of Swimming. Cavalry regiments in the Prussian army are being carefully drilled in the art oi swimming their horses across rivers. At tho woitl "Dismount!" the soldiers divest themselves of their clothing, which, with their weapons. etv\, is placed upon a raft, which is .swiftly ferried across the river, while the men take the horses by tin: her.d with one hand and .swim with the other. The feai is said to bo performed with the utmost precision and rapidity, whole regi ments crossing and recrossing in an as tonishimdy short time.?Chicago Times. How the Oiieslloii Was Decided. Little Johnny, age 5, wns greatly taken wirh tho circus-posters and begged Ids papa to fake him to the circus. He could net no promise from him, however, until, making n las) beseeching appeal na clcrut di?y, hi^ fu!h'.!v replied: "Well, Johnny, we will go down street aud see the tents." Johnny wn!k?d along with his father, ?nnkb'g eery dubious indeed at such n scanty privilege, until, glancing up, he re marked' "Papa I'd much rather pop t!'< con ten's " That lecided It; Hiev went in sid-. -Pibvhood. A atlMlnn-iir* Widow's Factotum. Mrs >.?*rk II ; kins, the :ui!!5or.."-1r: widow, ha? fur her factotum a young colored nein, who manages* much of l;ci bus're?? aad c mducts a part of her corrc ppundcr.ee.?Chicago Herald. To the Farmers OF Orangeburg County, IN THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS MANY ENGINES, SAW AND CORN MILLS, GINS, dec, will be purchased by the people of this county. Where will you get them ? ? Wc offer to you as good ENGINE as can be built in the United States and a high grade of ma chinery generally. We have our BRANCH HOUSE in Co lumbia, and as manufacturers wish to deal DIRECTLY with our customers. Consult your interest by writing to us for prices, &c. TALBOTT & SONS, RICHMOND, VA. ADDRESS, V. C. BADHAM, MANAGER. BRANCH HOUSE, COLUMBIA, S. C. JSTTRANK M. POOSER is one of our authorized Salesmen. April 22-4mos ?IS ? Sraerli We are now prepared to show our Ssock o? Spring and Summer DRESS GOODS. CONSISTING OF NUNS VEILING, CASHMERES, BUNTINGS, WHITE AND FIGURED LAWNS, CRINKLED,. SEERSUCKERS, PIQUES, LINENS, GINGHAMS, &e. -.1. ' i iiiiii Miiii^MrafMrHfiMi j"J RIBBONS. Wc are offering a Bargain in Ladies Genuine Canton Cape May Hats at 23 cents. LADIES LINEN COLLARS. Our STOCK OF SHOES is as complete as ever, comprising full lines in best makes. Our stock of Clothing wc are selling otT at very low figures to close out. Prices in all departments low down. A call solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. Brunson & Dibble, ORANGEBURG, S. C. Corner Russell and Market Streets. MORE LIGHT ON THE STibject. I will now devote my entire at tention to LAMPS! LAMPS! With an experience of ten years I am in a posltiou to know what variety of Lamps to keep on hand that will suit any purpose and give entire satisfaction. When in need of a Burner that will give you a large brilliant light eall for "SORENTRUE'S GUARANTEE". I give full directions1 how to use it and a guarantee for a year with each Burner. Remember that "FAIR DEALINGS, LOW PRICES and BEST QUALITY is my Motto, and don't forget that whateyeryou may need In the way of or for a Lamp you will be .-uro to get it at SORENTRUE'S kak<>;ai:v STOKK, Headquarters for Lamps. Jan 21-lyr laIA>O.S A.-*5> OKTAVS. I WANT EVERYBODY TO KNOW thai 1 lepre-ellt seven leadine PIANO AND ORGAN FACTORIES and will sell at Manufacturer's LOWEST CASH OR INSTALLMENT FIGURES.' 1 am prepared to give special induce ments to long time purchasers. Any Instrumciil sent on tilteen days triai. 1 will ?positively save every purchaser frnni ?U> to ?.-,(>. 1?. II. MARCH ANT, l)RAN('ElilT;(r. s c At (r. 11. Cornelson's store April r. J W. IIOWMA.N. ATTORNEY AT LAW OltAXGEBURO, S. 0. A Big Boom IN* DRY GOODS AT THE "VTEW "XT ORK C[ T 11.EW I ORK UT OHE ORE We are now prepared to present to the public the most complete Stock of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Ever opened in the city, and at the lowest Prices, COXSISTIXG OF -DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c., &c Also a complete line of MATTINGS, OIL CLOTHS, SHADES &c, &e. We have just received a full line of DRESS FABRICS at from 10 to 25 Cents. We have just received a full line ol MUSLINS AND PRINTS at 5 Cents. Just received 100 pairs of LADIES' FINE SHOES at from SI to ?3. Just received 100 pairs LADIES' SLIPPERS at from $1 to S2.?0. Just received a line assortment of MENs' AND BOYS' CLOTHING at t"run M to"CJ3. OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT is complete in every particular. S?' Call enrly uudsce for yourself as sec ; inn is bcHcviii!!. New York Store. H. SpaTir, Watclmaier ail Jeweller, Under Times and Democrat Office, Keeps on hand a fine Stock of Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles, Gold and Silver Headed Canes, &c. Also, Musical Instruments, such as Violins, Accordions, Banjos and Guitars, And all other goods In this line. STA largo assortment of 18 carat Plain Gold Rings always In stock. ETOoods warranted, and prices low. FOUND AT LAST. ' A Preparation that will positively cure that most distressing malady Neuralgia. "CRUM'S NEURALGIA CURE" FOR. EXTERNAL USE ONLY* This is not a cure all hut a Remedy, as its name indicates, for the cure of Neural gia in its mildest, as well as its severest form. It will also relieve Toothache, Head ache from cold and nervous headache, and bites and stings of insects. Tins preparation has never been known to fail in curing Neuralgia, where the directions have been faithfully followed; having been used by Lr. Crum in his prac tice of Dentistry for several years. For sale by DR. J. G. WANNAMAKER. IN MEDICINE QUALITY ?* is ok the FIRST IMPORTANCE. Pure Drugs and Medicines care fully prepared by experienced hands at Dr. J. G. Wannamaker's Drug Store, ESTAJIEISIIE? 1833. G. & ?. L. Kerrison, 88 HASEL. STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. DRY aOO^h&r Black a ml Colored Dress Goods, LINENS, HOSIERY, &c, &c, IN LARGE VARIETY. STAU Orders will receive prompt and careful attention. CSrCash orders amounting to ?10 or over will be delivered in any county free of charge. C ?fc E. E. Iterrison, aug201y Charleston, S. C. Ft)UTZ3S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS No llnnpK will ?Irr- of COMG, I'.ots or Lcko Fe ver, II Fonts'* Powders urc used In Um?. Fontz's Powders will cure awl prevent IIoo Ciiolziia. Fotit/'s Powder* will prevent Gapes IN Fowxa. Pouted Powder.* will Increase the quantity of milk and cream twenty per cent., and make the butter Arm and sweet. FoatzU Powders will cure nr prevent tlotost evf.ct Dwask to whleli Horses and Cattle arc subject. foutz'8 powdi iis WILf. oivk SATISFACTION. Sold everywhere. DAVID E. FOUTZ. Proprietor. bai-TIM ORE, SID. For sale by DR. J. G. WANNAMAK ER. Fcb-4 ORA^GKBIRG Ice Cream Saloon WHERE CAN BE FOUND. ICE V T CREAM, CAKE, PIES, FRUIT and NUTS of every description. ^.PICNICS and PARTIES furnish ed Oll .short notice. VST A call Solicited by MUS. LUCIET. L. WANNAMAKER, Proprietress. I. S. Harley, I Itnssel Street, Aexi to Tent, OKANiiEliLIit;, S. C, |\\riIEHE you will lind always on t t hand, a line line of SEGARS and TOUACCOS of all grades, GROCERIES, DRY UOOOS, and GENERAL MER CHANDISE, at lowest CASH prices. I "Rcineinbei well, aipl hear in mind, To save Iwo nickels,will make a dimo." ARTiST AND MUSIC TEACHER. i liooMs atMks. I i. E. Glover s RocsK ounei; o; Doyle and St. I ! .i'M!v Sts ' MiANGKI l.'!!<s, S (' ! Wii: Teach Music, Drawina and Paint I t.KMs, Music three lessons per weckgll.Oi). i Drawing and Painthn;, ?2.00 per month, j Mav 27