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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

|; The London Times has leading
editorial on Horace Conkling, the le-
firing United States Senator from
New York. Alas for human fame!
Another brother Of Mr.. Dave
and Mr.. Haskell Smith is now in
town clerking for Mr.. Walker. We
can afford to take in many more such
fellows.
1--WE read a notice on the door, Of
the County Commissioners office that
the clerk, who is now snutting noun
tain breezes, twill return when he
comes back"
WHO are the candidates for May
or and Aldermen The day Of cleo
tion is fast approaching but every
thing seems to be kept wonderfully
quiet.
Mr.. Shelton Bull, who has been
away for some time, returned on Sat
urday night. He is now travelling
for a Northern house. Mr.. Rull is a
clever business man of most pleasing
address and will succeed anywhere.
"A colored man was arrested by
the town authorities yesterday, and
turned over to be tried by the ourt
of Common Pleas, for carrying con-
cealed weapons.
MIR. w. F. Robinson says the
rains have come now, and he has a
fine lot nf turnip seed for planting.
Go tn n ~, n,,l rat than,
We are requested by Miss Thom-
son to state that, upon solicitation,
she has determined npon second
session Of her dancing school. APP
plication must be made at once.
Terms invariably in advance.
Capt. Mortimer Glover's brick
building is nearing completion. Capt
Glover will occupy the office on The
south side himself; Hon. L. w. GLOW
ar, the Master, the central room and
Trial Justice Raysor, the Northern
wing.
While the Comfy Commissioners
are about it, let a good substantial
fence be put around the Court House
either an iron fence or stone posts and
chain. Cheal public works never
pay.
"A noted physician Of New York
writes to friend: II have in my
mind sufferer from gravel and a
complication Of Kidney disorders
that was permanently cured by the
use of Prof. Guilmette's French Kid
ney Pads" The druggists sell them.
An election will be held on the
llth of August in our sister county,
Barnwell, to determine whether the
fence or no fence system shall be adop
ted. Thisis in accordance with the
requirements Of the Legislature.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

That SALMoN AGAIN. 1t appears
to us that the chances are that Col
A. D. Goodwin is right, that the fish
he caught and sent to the fish Com
missioner was salmon. and not n
bass or rock fish, as pronounced at
headquarters. An article in Scrib-
ne:s Magazine shows that dis
cussion took place in England about
fifty years ago upon this very su ubject.
A fish was caught that attracted at
tention. Some called it n salmon
others a trout or stripped bass. The
discussion showed that the salmon
changes in appearance at the differ
cnt stages of its growth and is diff
cult OF Identification in the growing
state The anglers, therefore, deter
mined that the only way to decide
the class and name Of the fish before
them was to allow it to grow, and de
velopits characteristics. This was
done, and it was found to be a sal
mon. Now inasmuch as the Eng
lish anglers were thus perturl.ed, anu
the striped bass decision is extreme
~ unlikely, may it not be possible,
at least. that Prof. Baird at Wash
ington was mistaken this time.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

A HAPPY HApPEN1EG.-We had
the pleasure, Of falling into u pleas
ant farmers gathering at Capt. J. A.
Peterkins at TT. Motto on Friday
last. There were present Col. A. D.
Goodwin, Dr.. Goodwin, Maj. w. c..
Hane, r. e.. Clark and others. After
partaking of the generous hospitali-
ties of the Captain, ride was taken
over the crops. The general ex-
preston was that the crops were at
that peculiarstege that several days
development would be required be-
fore any definite or correct estima ate
Of the prospect could be given. Cot
ton is exceedingly small, and corn is
badly injured.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

A NARROW ESCAPE. While Mr..
j. +. jackson was coming to town
last Thursday,, his mule took fright
from an approaching train, and came
very neal. doing very serious damage.
Tie mule commenced kicking and
jumping and ran directly for the
train at full, speed. Mr.. jackson
managed to get out, but the buggy
was upset and ten gallons of honey
thrown into the road. The shafts
were then separated from the body Of
the buggy and the mule ran with them
ahead ofthe train for some time and
finally brought up in Mr.. Dukes
yard. Damage about $40.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

MELLICHAMr's SCHooL.-As shown
by the advertisement in another
column, the Tenth Annual Session
ofthis School will commence on the
first Monday in September. Renew
ed efforts will be made to make the
School all that may be needed in n
growing town like Orangeburg.
Work will soon be commenced in the
erection ola suitable School baild
ing for the better accommodation Of
the pupils. The School has flourish
ed for the past nine years, increasing
in patronage each year, and the
prospect for the future is bright. We
point with pleasure, and we think
with propriety, to the number of
young men, who are successful clerks
and business men in Orangeburg and
elsewhere, or who have passed credit
ably through College, and the mum
her Of young ladies now adorning
society, all educated at this School,
as the most substantial testimonials
to it's otNflency. Continued patron
age is respectfully solicited. Read
the advertisement.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

DR.. j. G. Wannamaker has Just
received the finest stock of cigars,
cigarettes, smoking and chewing
tobaccos ever offered in Orangeburg
The DR.. never keeps anything but
he best Of goods in Els line and we
take pleasure in calling attention to
these goods. Go down and try them
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

Y. NJ. G. A.-,A District meeting
of this Association will commence at
Orangeburg op August 10Th. Mr.. J..
w. Wallace, tho great singer and
musician, and number of other
Christian workers are expected TO be
present. Let our citizens give the
cause united support, and the visi-
tors hearty welcome.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

BETTER STILL.-We reported re
Gently 1000 watermelons sold by Dir.
p. w. Bill for Mr.. Hess Andrews this
season. We learn since that Mr..
Andrews accounts show that 5000
have been sold. This is good bust
ness. The wonder is how Mr..
Andrews protects himself from the
rogues.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

A LEcTURE.-.A lecture was deliv.
cred in the Fork Of Edisto by Mr.. G.
f. Bolin on the sucject of "Qbedi
ence.@ which is highly spoken of.
The subject was fully illustrated by
examples from the life of Christ, and
is calculated to do good in the ad.
vancement of, the Sunday School
cause. 80
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

UNCLE JoE.-The Young Ameri-
cas- were ont on monthly parade on
Tuesday afternoon in good force.
Uncle Joe, the town pet, was again
tried with perfect satisfaction. An
other reel race resulted in the throw
ing Of water in SO seconds.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

ANOTHER New PAPER first
issue OF the Sumter Advance, pub
slished al Sumter by Mcssrs. Darr &
Parinaice. reached us this week. 1t
is neatly printed and full of news.
We welcome the new conner on our
exchange list.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

:, ARRESTED Henry Thompson a
colored man wasarrestcd and brought
up to Jail last week by Messrs John
d, Shuler, and A. II. and T. NJ. Eel.
der, on suspicion Of burning the resi-
dence Of Dir. j. H. Fielder at Fielder
yillc.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

New d. SECONDHAND EEG1NEs.-Take
notice that Straus & Go are offering
the finest lot of second hand engines
and new engines at cheaper rates than
can be obtained anywhere. A fine
lot OF them will arrive in few days,
and parties, desiring to buy will find
it to their integaStfo call and exam
inc them. ~ - ~
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

TEMPERANCE SERMON N-Rcy. j. F.
klser, by request, will preach a ser.
mon OBJ the subject Of Temperance
on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the
Lutheran Church. A cordial invita-
ton is extended TO the public.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04
II a * ~ OTICE.
OFFICE OF County TREASURER

''rnngtburg Oulty, S. G..
Orangeburg c. H., S. C.,HJuly 2G.I 1881.
Nolice is hereby given that the rates of
Tnxation upon every dollar Of the value
Of all Taxable Property" for the fiscal wear
commencing November 1st 1850, are as
follows:
For state purposes, five malls (5).
For County purposes, thI &c mills (3)
For past Indebtedness, three -fourths Of
one mill a..
FOR Past Indebtedness Of the fiscal wear
1878 and 1879, hall OF one mill vi.
For the support OF Public schools, Two
mills (2).
To.ul number Of milIs,lll.
Notice Is also given that vii be at the
following named places on the days speci-
lied ior The purpose Of collecting Taxes for
the above mentioned year NJ EXEN-
ION OF TIME WILL HE ASKED FOR
Office hours from ~. NJ. TO = l.. VI
" L Phillips Thursday, Sept 18th 1881.
Col Livingston's Mill Friday !, 10Th !.
Knots Mill Saturday ), 18th :,
Coonsboro, Monday ), 18th
Sawyerdale, Tuesday 2Uth
John L " illiamson's Wensd !. 2lst
Easterlin's Mill Thursday ;, end
'lacob Smoaks Friday ;, 2:rd
BranchvIlie Saturday ;, 2Ith
JOS b omuak's Mill Monday ;, 10Th
Zcislers Store ucsday ), 21tn
otMatlhews "Wednesday ), 18th " ;,
Fort Motto Thursday ;, 10Th ;,
Pine Grove Academy Friday ;, 3Uh ;,
DIR i kellca's Saturday October lst 49,
Connor's Store Monday , 3.d
Ayers Shop tuesday - 9TH ;,
) FFelder "Wednesday /, 9TH ,
s Wells Thursday :, 9Th
Avingers Friday - 7th
d Sniders Saturday ;, 9Th
Rowesvilie Monday :, 10Th
Jamisons Tuesday ;, llth
NY office will be open at the County seat
during the remainder ofthe time allowed
y thelaw iur the above pupose.
ROBERT Cores,
treasurer 9. &.
Aug 4 II
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04
LOO A T.

So1REE.-A soirec will be given on
Friday, tomorrow, evening, at o.
clock ut the Fair Bnia ling by Miss
Thompson for the enjoyment Of the
young folks.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

THE SoUTn CAROLINA RAIL
RoAD.-The South Carolina Railroad
was sold last Thursday, according to
to previous hotice, in front of the
Charleston Post Onlce, for $1,275,-
600. Geo. w. Williams, Sam'l Lord
Maj. w. II. Brawley and others re-
presenting various companies ofcapi-
talists or syndicates were present at
the bidding. The road was finally
knocked down to Maj. Brawley, re-
presenting the purchasing Committee
ut the above fgues. General salts
faction is felt in Charleston at the
result Of the sale. It's believed that
the road under the new management
will be run for the best interest Of
the public, and that satisfactory re-
suits to all concerned are anticipated.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04
rInlarin is nra Wnscen Vaporoue

Poison. spreading disease and death In many
localities, for which quinn c is no genuine an.
Stomach Bitters Is not only thorough rcmc-
dy, but reliable preventative. To this fact
there Is an overwhelming array OF testimony,
disorders OF the liver, stomach aad bowels
arc also conquered by the Bitters.
For sale by ell DuGgists and Dealers
80 generally. III
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04


Renewed efforts will be made to
make this School even more accepta-
bic and efficient, if possible, than it
has been during the past NINE EARS
ofits successful and uninterrupted
progress. No pains will be spared
in the thorough training, morally and
intellectually, Of every pupil in at
tendance.
All the ENGLISH BRANCHES, be-
sides Latin, Greek, aud French are
regularly taught.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04
n1- bookkeeping, Pen
manship and the Ethics Of
Business receive special attention.

The aim Of the Principal is the
HEART as well as the MIND of the
pul il the cultivation ofcorrect and
ennobl ng moral principles.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1881-08-04

TERMS PER MONTH:
Primary and Intermediate. ...$2OO.
Advanced English.............,m$2.5O
Latin, Greek, French and Book
Keeping, each, extra, so cts.
Liberal deductions made where
more than one pupil attends from
family.
Board can be obtained at from 10
to II dollars per month.
For further particulars. applyto,
STILES r. NJ ELLICHAMP,
Principal.
Orangcbnrg, S. c. Aug. 4,lssl.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-08
Che Pie in America.

The dependence Of the American
citizen upon his pie is quite touching.
The amount consumed, if properly ar
ranged with reference to statistical dy-
spepsia, would probably exceed the
horror-inspiring figures which reform
ers love to cite in regard to the effect
of tobacco and liquors. From 5000
to 1000 pies are dlily sold in the city
of New York alone. Multiplied by fif.
ty, the ratio of the population of New
York City in that of the United States,
1t would appear that over million and
a half of pies are eaten every day by
the people of the United States. This
does not include the pies made by pri-
vate families and large hotels in New
York; 80 that it is safe to say that at
least third Of pie, or pie every
three days, is eaten by every family in
the land. One curious feature is that
during times Of public excitement peo-
pie do not eat as much as usual. One
of the pie manufacturers says that dur
ing the recent illness OF President Gar
field, especially at the time of his assas
sination and the day of his death,
including, also, the days of great sus-
pense, the business of eating and
pie-5uying fell off very seriously. The
same is true of election times. Pnmp-
kin pie is going out of fashion, being
superseded by apple and custard De
trOit Free Press
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-08

demanded. The fact that determined
effort il to be made to restore service
which. as has been proved, was not
only useless but was also obtained frau
dulently, accounts in no small degree
for the desperate efforts which have
been made and continue to be made to
prevent Mr.. Gibson's report from APP
pearing as an official document and
authoritatively going to Congress. This
report lays bare these frauds with an
unsparing hand, and the exhibits ac-
complaining it, having been compiled
from the official records, prove every
statement made. If Mr.. Gibson's re-
port is ever permitted to reach con-
gress by authority, it will be impossible
for the star route lobby to accomplish
its purposes. If it can be discredited
IN advance by the assistance Of officers
on the government who are not IN
sympathy with the work of reform in
the postoffice dcpartm ent, the ring will
be greatly benefited and the govern
ment coifcsnondingly injured.
The present time is the critical peri
cd of this great struggle for an honest
administration of the po,toflice depart
ment. The defenders Of the govern
ment against those who have robbed
its treasury, and who are striving with
all their might to regain the power
which has been temporarily taken from
them, should be alert and at their
posts ready to use the effective weapons
which the star route investigation has
put into their hands. The ring and its
friends and its lobby should not be al
lowed to secure the restoration OF use
less and fraudulent serv ce, and in this
way destroy the only fruits which have
yet appeared of a long and exhaustive
investigation. which has afiO ded a
grand opportunity for purifying a great
department honeycombed by corrup-
ton for many years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-08
Contested Seats.

Papers have been filed with the clerk
OF the house Of representatives in the
following congressional contests:
First District of Alabama-James Gillette VS..
Thomas J. lIerndon.
Second District Of Alabama-Paul Strobach vs..
II. :. Herbert.
Fourth District of Alabama-James Q. Smith
VI. c. NJ Shelley.
Fifth District of Virginia.. 7. Stovall IS.
leo G. Cabell.
Eighth District Of virginiaS. P. Bailey VS..
J. S. Barbour.
First District of South Carona-Samuel Lee
VS.. J. S. Richardson.
Second District of South Carolina L. W. NJ.
Mackey VS.. NJ. p. 0'Connor.
Third District of South Carolina c. j. Sto-
brand VS.. George TiIlm,n.
Second District of Mississippi-G. NJ. Buchanan
vs.. Van II. Manning.
VS.. j. X. Chalmers
Second District of Florida-lIoratio Bisbee W.
j. Finley.
Sixt, District of Louisiana Alexander Smith
vs.. Il. W. Robertson.
Third District OF Missouri Sessinghans VS.. r.
G. Frost.
Sixth District of Iowa--J. c. Cook VS.. NJ. Il.
Cults.
Third District of MaineS. J. Anderson VS.,
Thomas b. Reed.
In the order as above given, the face
of the returns show that Herndon,
dem, received 8, 202 majority against
Gillette, rep, Herbert, dem, 4,367 ma.
jority against Srobach, rep, Shelley,
dem, 2,65l majority against Smith,
rep. Wheeler, dem, 43 majority
against Lowe, greenbacker; Cabell,
dem, $50 majority against Stoval, re-
adiuster; Barbour, dem, 1908 plurality
over Bailey, rep, and Williams, read
ulster; Richardson, dem, s AS maj or-
ity over Lee, rep; AIKEN, DEM, 1906
majority Stobrand, rep; Tilman,
dem, 8,043 majority over Smalls, rep.
Manning, dem. 1874 plu rally over
Buchanan, rep, and Harris, green
backer, Chalmers, dem, lin the shoe
string district) 3779, majority over
Lynch, rep; Finley, dem, ASP major
ity over Bisbee, rep; Robertson, dem,
$3.50 majority over Smith, rep; Frost,
dem, 1917 majority over Sessinghans,
rep; Cults, rep. 106 majority over
Cook, greenbackcr; Reed, rep; III
majority over Anderson, dem.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-08
Samuel Bowles and DR.. Holland.

That was rare conjunction which
brought together on the same paper,
in a small, inland town, two men OF
such journalistic ability as Holland and
Bowles. On that side of journalism
which affects public life, Samuel
Bowles was one of the greatest of his
class. Editing paper that could never
be other than provincial, his rare in
sight and foresight, his bipartisan
frankness, his rugged and even rude
integrity, make the opinions OF his
paper more valuable, and it, adverse
judgments more feared, than those of
any other journal in the patton. Gree
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-08
Lincoln Sits for a Life. Mask


"He was there promptly-indeed he
never failed to be on time. My studio
was in the fifth story, and there were
no elevators in those days, and | soon
learned to distinguish his steps on the
stairs, and am sure he frequently can e
up two, If not three, steps at stride.
When he sat down the first time in
that hard, wooden, low-armNd chair
which | still possess, and which bss
been occupied by Douglas, Seward,
and Generals Grant and Dix, he said:
"'Mr. Volk, | have never sat before
to soul ptor or painter-only for daguer-
reotypes and photographs. What shall
| do?
81 told him | would only take the
measurements of his head and Shout
ders that time, and next morning, Sat
urday, ! would make cast of his face,
which would save him number of
sittings. He stood up against the wall
and | made mark above his head,
and then measured up to it from the
floor, and said:
"'You are just twelve inches taller
than Judge Douglas, that is, just six
feet one inch
Before commencing the cast next
MOI ming, and knowing Mr.. Lincoln s
fondness for y story, / told him one, in
order to remove what thought an APP
prehensive expression-as though he
feared the operation might be danger
Gus; and this Is the story:
81 occasionally employed a little
blsck-eyed, black-haired, and dark
skinned Italian as f0Y7ndtOre in plaster
work, who had related to me short
time before that himself and a comrade
| imsge-vender were doing Switzerland
| by hawking their images. One day, a
Swiss gentleman asked him if he could
make his likeness in plaster. oh, yes,
signor; | am sculptor So Matteo
Mattei-such was the name of the pre-
tender-got some plaster, laid the big
Swiss gentleman on his back, stuck a
quill in each uostril for him to breathe
| through, and requested him to close
his eyes. Then Mat, as called him,
! poured the soft plaster all over his face
| and forehead; then he paused for re-
/ tiection as the plaster was beginning
to set he became frightened, as he had
never before undertaken such a job,
and had neglected to prepare the face
properly, especially the gentleman's
huge beard, mustache, and the hair
about the temples and forehead,
! through which, of course, the plaster
had run and become solid. Mat
made an excuse to &C outside the
door then said he, 4 run like
Il saw MIR. Lincoln's eyes twinkle
with mirth.
CHOW did he get j. of ? said he.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-08
II answered that probably. after

II answered that probably, after
reasonable waiting for the scuRore he
had to break it off, and cut and pull
out all the hair which the tenacious
plaster touched, the best way he could.
Mat said he took special pains to
avoid that particular part of Switzer.
land after that artistic experience. But
his companion, who somewhat resem-
bled him, not knowing anything of his
partners performance, was soon after
overhauled by the gentleman and
nearly cudgeled to death.
upon hearing this, the tears actual
ly trickled down Mr.. Lincolns bronzed
cheeks, and he was at once in the best
of humors. He sat naturally in the
chair when / made the cast. and saw
every move | made in a mirror oppo-
site, as | put the plaster on without in
reference with his eyesight or his free
breathing through the nostrils. 1t was
about an hour before the mold was
ready to be removed, and being all in
one piece, with both ears perfectly TAX
en-, it chung pretty hard, as the cheek
bones were higher than the jaws at the
lobe Of the ear. He bent his head low
and took hold of the mold, and grad
ally worked it off without breaking VI
injury; it hurt little, as a few hairs OF
the tender temples pulled out with the
plaster and made his eyes water; but
the remembrance Of the poor Swiss
gentleman evidently kept him in good
mood"