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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Jenny June Croly has resign ed
from the editorship of <Demores is
Monthly.
Justice Field, of the supreme court.
doubts the accuracy of the existing por-
traits of Washington.
A parrot was allowed in the witness box
of London court the other day. Poll
was not sworn, but she settled the case
which was one of disputed ownership in
herself, by turning to one claimant and
doing all that he commanded, while the
other was snubbed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
Checked Through.
New York Sun.

As the train stopped at small station
the attention of citizen was attracted by
the yelping of a small dog in the baggage
car.
"Is the dog mad?" he asked.
IN adj" repeated the distracted bag
gage master, as he wiped the moisture
from his brow, "no, the dog amt mad but
all the rest of US are"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
The Recent Earthquake and the Flow of Gas
in Western Pennsylvania.

''The idea that the earthquake affected
the flow of gas in western Pennsylvania
is absurd said Prof. Charles A. Ash
burne to reporter for the ST. Louis Re-
publican. It was in response to ques
ton concerning the plausibility of the
widely circulated report that experts had
attributed the decreased flow of gas in
western Pennsylvania tc the earthquake
shock of Aug. 81. Prof. Ashburne is ge-
ologist in charge of the Pennsylvania
survey, and is in st. Louis attending the
American Institute of Mining Engineers
He is probably the best authority on the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
Not Asking a Great Deal.
New York Times.

II am afraid, Bobby" said his mother,
"that when tell your papa what naughty
boy you have been he will punish you Sc
verely."
Have you got to tell him?" asked Bob
by, anxiously.
''Oh, yes; 1 shall! tell him Immediately
after dinner"
The look of concern upon Bobby's face
deepened until a bright thought struck
him.
swell, ma" he said, give him better
dinner than usual. You might do that
much for me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
A BLOW AT POLYGAMY.
The Original Mormon Bible Said to Discount
tenance More Than One Marriage.

Mr.. David Whitmer, of Richmond, Mo-.
the only living witness to ''the divine
authenticity of the Book of Mormon
who Is now nearly 80 years of age, has in
The Philadelphia Press an interesting
interview upon the origin of the Mormon
church, and upon the revelations which
were given to its founder. The most
striking feature of this interview is the
statement that the original Book of Nor
mon not only did not authorize. but con
demned, polygamy. This condemnation
was found in the second book of Jacob
sixth chapter, in the following Ian
guage:
Il must speak unto you concerning a
grosser crime. My heart would rejoice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
A Light Outfit.
Texas Siftings.

Thea trical Manager when shall
send the express for your trunks, Miss
Sharpely9
Burlesque Actress trunks?
T. M.-Yes, the trunks with your cos
tunes.
B. A.-Oh, 1 always send my costomes
by mail"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-10-28
Out in the Cold.

Jack Potts-Well, the coal ring has adj
vanced prices again,
Phil Straight-Yes, and I see that the
whisky ring has advanced prices, too.
J. P.-Great mackerel! what is fellow
to do to keep warm?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
The New Silver Certificates,

Congress, with singular unanimity
passed law during it's last session
providing for the issuing of silver GER
tiiicatcs Of the denominations of one
dollar, two dollars and five dollars
Heretofore no silver certificate were
issued below ten dollars. This was {,
measure which must have been salts
factory to the gold men, and the silver
men, and the bi-metallists, who believe
in both gold and silver, for under the
rules Of the House, a single objection,
or the raising of q point Of order, would
have prevented the consideration of
the matter at all. This means that in
stead of carrying silver dollars about
with you, you let the government keep
your dollars for you, and give you GER
titicates for them, and whenever you
want the dollars, you can get them in
exchange for the certificates. OF
course. everybody will take the certifi-
Gates, and they will buy anything that
the silver dollars will buy. 1t is esti-
mated that the loss Of weight Of coined
money by wearing away while in use,
is so great, that the saving Of the wear
of the coin by abrasion will be sutlici-
ent of itself to build, twice over, the
vaults for storing the silver on which
the certificates will be issued. The
certificates will be ready for issue about
the first of November. They are to be
of very handsome design, and will re-
semble greenlackS in appearance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
DO Your Duty.

WE trust that every Democratic
voter will study well the listeof can
didates, and will also make it Il point
to attend the meeting appointed in his
section OF the County for the discus
sion OF campaign issues. Universal
primary is based on universal knowl-
edge of the requirements of the situa-
ton. But the people must not expect
that the primary system will make
crops grow better, or cotton bring a
higher price, or give every man for
tune or in office. 1t must be remenl-
bcrcd that nearly all Of the Counties
of the State have had the primary sys-
TEN for some time, while Orangeburg
has had the convention plan, and our
public officers have done as well as
any Of the others, and our County Is
us well off to-day as our sister Coun-
ties. The great object Of either the
primary or the convention system, is
to keep the good government that we
have attained at so much cost in the
past. Good government preserves our
rights, but our own private pluck and
energy and hard work makes our pros,
ppritv
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
The Spirit of the Primary.

1t is proper for the voters Of Orange
burg County, in adopting the primary
system of selecting candidates, to con-
slider well, the additional responsibility
thrown upon each individual member
of the Democracy. Heretofore, a DEM
ocratic club would select one-twelfth
of its membership, and send as dele
gates to a County Convention, charged
with the duty Of choosing the Demo
cratic candidates to be voted for at the
regular election. Now, instead Of the
convention method the members Of each
club will assemble at its place of meet
ing and will ballot directly for the can
didates themselves. According To the
one plan, the individual members Of
the various clubs entrust the duty of
selection Of candidates to Il certain
number Of picked men from each club,
who meet together in one place, and
confer, and make up ticket, Accord
ing to the other plan, there are as many
separate places of voting, as there are
clubs, and there is but little opportllni-
ty of one clubs knowing what the
other clubs are doing at the same time.
The spirit Of the primary system is to
he found in this feature-the absence
of combinations and mutual agree
ments. In the convention, there is the
opportunity of members from differ
cnt sections comforting together, and
interchanging views, and each know
ing what the other is liielyto do. But
in the primary, when man casts his
ballot, he has no opportunity Of inquiry
beyond the limits of his own club, and
he must therefore he very particular TO
exercise his own Judgment, in voting
for the best men; for if he is going to
rely on the representations of Others,
he might as well have let those others
have settled the whole matter for him
in convention. In fact, the primary
system is the assertion Of each voters
individual views Of the candidate pro-
posed. and the candidate who is salts
factory to majority of the voters, is
entitled at the regular election, to the
entire vote Of the party. There is the
same honorable obligation upon every
voter, who casts a ballot at the primal
ry election, to vote the full ticket Sc
lected, that there is in every enrolled
Democrat to support the nominees of Il
Democratic Convention. When Il Dem
ocrat votes ut the primary election, he
thereby binds himself us man of hon
or, to vote at the regular election, even
if it should happen, that not a single
candidate whom he voted for ut the
primary, succeeds in getting place on
the ticket. This being the case, it
makes but little difference how the
candidates are selected. The Demo-
Gratis Of Orangeburg County can be re-
lied on to nominate good men, and to
unite manfully in their support on
election day.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
The Mexican E,lubrOgliO.

Secretary Bayard has sent Mr.. \. e.
Sedgewick, of New York. to the seat
Of the trouble in Mexico to investigate
the matter and report to him. The
mission is in no sense one ola diploma
tic nature, but is simply to secure for
the department full information in re,
gard to the case, and until Il report is
made, our War-like friends will have
to keep cool. Mr.. Sedgewick, in addi'
tion to securing records, will look uE
all the facts in the case and study it,
legal features, reporting fully and early
to the Secretary. No further steps are
contemplated by the department until
his report. We hope the mission OF
Mr.. Sedgewick will prove successful
and that there will be no cause for d
war between this country and Mexico
War is Il bad thing, and we trust that
there will he no hastv action to pre-,
cipitate matters. Aside from the idea
being Talacious that it would be Il kind
Of frolic Tor us to clean Mexico up, il
would cost us thousands of lives. and
make thousands OF widows and
orphans. With these facts before us,
we cannot get up one iota Of en!hus-
iasm for war until ali peaceful methods
have failed. We would only advocate
war rs the last extremity to uphold
our national honor,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
Terms.

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs.-One copy, one year,
81 so; ope copy, six months, 7:5 cents;
one copy, three months, so cents. All
subscriptions payable in advance.
ADVERTISING RATEs.-One square, first in
sertion, 81 90; each subsequent inser-
ton, SD cents. Obituaries and Tributes
of Respect charged for as regular adver-
tisementS. Liberal contracts made for
three, six and twelve months.
COMMUNICATIONS must be accompanied by
the real name and address of the writerin
order to receive attention. No commune
cation of personal character will bepub,
.ished except as an advertisement.
For further information address
JAMES l.. SIMS,
Lock Box No. 116, Orangeburg, S. e.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
Obituary..

EWING.-Died in this city July 11th,
1856, Eleanor Jean, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Oliver Ewing, formerly of Allan
ia, Ga, aged years and 26 days.
Sweet babe thou art gone to the realms
above;
Thy spirit with the angels rejoicing:
Sing on bright spirit thy praises of love,
TO angels, thy Saviour and the Master,
sing.
FRIEND.
ORASGEBURG, 5. c.. Aug. 18th, 1886
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

THE South Carolina Republicans are
playing possum. They think by alb
staining altogether from politics for a
few years that the Democrats will be-
come divided, and then they will walk
in and take charge of matters. This is
pretty good scheme, but it won't
work.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~ The many friends Of REV. =. L.
GOVAN announce him as candidate for
the Legislature, subject to the action of the
primary. Goyan is the colOrcd man ap.
pointed by Gov. Hampton on the County
Board of CanvasScrs in rs. He has a conf
mon school education and would make his
people good Representative. Don't so
back Oh Hampton men.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
Farmers and Politics.

The Spirit of the Farm of Nashville,
Tenn, claims that when farmer he
comes a politician he ceases to be use
full on the farm. 1t is neglected and
goes to waste and ruin. The farm de-
mands the whole time and attention Of
it's followers, and it is the same with
politics. The one or the other must
succumb and as rule it is the farm
which suffers. 10 this the Tobacco
Leaf. cf Clarksville, Tenn, responds
with the assurance that the Spirit Of
the Farm need not conline its remarks
on this subject to farmers. There is
no vocation that does not demand full
time from those who engage in it. The
merchant who dabbles in politics finds
after IL time that his neighbor, more
attentive to business than he, gets the
lions share of the trade while the law
yer returns to his Office after Il season
at the State or National Capitalize li7ld
the.bulk of his practice in other hands.
But, on the other hand, if the offices
are not placed in the keeping Of good
men the country goes to the demni-
tion how-wows and the individual goes
with it. Something is demanded of
every patriot, and the patriotic farmer
can serve his country rs faithfully.as
the lawyer, in whose breast the love Of
country burns as consuming fire.
The misfortune just now seems to be
there are more patriots than Offices
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
No Trading Votes.

Editor Times aild DcMDcyut::
AS the time for holding primaries the
throughout the County is drawing
near. it would be well for the voters Of
the County to oStcer clear of i'll combinH-
tiOns. ! was told by one who was adj
vocating the claims of Il free tuition
candidate for the Legislature that his
man could get the nomination by
forming combination with candidates
for other Offices. trust that there Is
no such men candidates for Office in
our County. and if there is such, those
opposed to free tuition should let them
severely alone. For one VIII" will
barter principle for office is dangerous.
Let those opposed to free tuition stand
firmly together i'll voting for ucnl-
bers of the House Of Representatives
and there can be but one result. Op-
position to free tuition do not mean
opposition to higher education. but let
those who want it pay for 1t.
August Ii, 1856. DEMOCRAT.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~ Having endeavored faithfully to dis
charge the duties of County Commissioner
during the past two years, and feeling sat
isfied that could be more useful in future
from the experience have had in the Of
flee, offer myself as candidate for re-
election, subject to the primary election
IF. NORTH.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
b. FREDERICK.

-" MR.. JOHN II. DUKES, a hero of
Our late war, who fought for liberty, was
wounded, bore the hardships Of Il soldier
and remained from the beginning to the
end brave and undamtcd, now one Of our
best farmers, is hereby presented by his
many friends of Orangeburg County as 4
candidate for the House of Representatives.
His candidacy is subject to the endorsement
of the Primary. MANY VOTERS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~" CAPT. JOHN w. SELLERS, of St.
Matthews, is hereby announced as a candi-
date for County Commissioner. The st.
Matthew's section deserves representation
on the Board, and Capt. Sellers would fill
the position with entire satisfaction to the
people. His candidacy is subject to the
primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
ORAHGEBURG, 5. c.: Aug. 18th, 1886
E'O,.tlle Legislature.

- We offer to the Democratic voters of
Orangcburg County the name of J. j..
ANTLEY, a> 4 Representative from
Orangeburg County, to the Lower House,
subject to the action of the Primary. Mr..
Antley is acknowledged by his neighbors
to be one among the best practical farmers
of the Fork, and one who cannot be led OF
driven from honest convictions, and who
believes that the will of the people should
reign supreme. If war record is reQui-
site to secure confidence in candidate we
can safely youch that j. J. Antley was at
the front during the late war between the
States, and has often been exposed to the
perilous dangers, when it tried the souls of
men If elected, he will stand the storm
undaunted. No voter will have cause to
regret his election. So you can vote early
and late, and he sure to vote straight for
j. J. Antley. MANY VOTERS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

- 7. NJ. EAYSOR, EST, is announced
as candidate for reelection to the House
of Representatives, subject to the primary
election. Orangeburg County can i'll
afford to retire so faithful 4 member at
this time, and it is hoped lie will be re-
turned by large majority.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

y RATTLlNG canvass is expected in
Tennessee where the Democrats have
nominoted for governor Bob Taylor, a
flddling, fun-loving man of the people,
and the Republicans have nominated
for the same Office Alfred Taylor, Bobs
brother. One advantage of the ar
rangement is that the ancestors of the
candidates will be free from the attacks
of the opposition press.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

IT is not fair for candidate or news
paper to pitch into candidate just be-
fore the election when the person at
tackled has no chance to reply. Be-
ware of insinuations and charges made
in such a way.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

- The name OF AARON SIMMONS
is hereby presented to the voters of Orange
burg County, as candidate for the Legis-
lature, subject to the action of the primary
election. Aaron Simmons is 4 successful
colorcd farmer, and has made good repre-
sentative in the past Legislature, and ever
since 1876, lie has been consistant Demo-
crat, and has worked earnestly for the suc-
cess Of the Democrat party.
MANY FRIENDS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
Lock Box No. l16, Orangeburg, S. c

Gen. E. W. Noise, Of Sumter, and
Col VIM. Elliott, Of Beaufort. are
spoken of as Democratic candidates for
the nomination for Congress from the
Black District.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~ The friends of MIR. A. S. DUKES,
in the Branclvillc section Of the county
present his name Us Il candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the action of the
primary. This section of the county is ell
titled to Il member of the Board, and Mr..
Dukes will fill the place to the entire salts
faction of the public.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

II The friends of MIR. j. j. W.
JOINER, Of the Fork, take pleasure i'll all
nouncing him as candidate for County
Commissioner. Mr.. Joiner is mail Of
experience and will if elected make lis Il
good officer. lie will abiue the result Of
the primary. MANY FRlESDS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

sB- EDITOR TINES AND DEMOCRAT
The many friends Of MR.. JOHN d. LIV
INGSTON present him as a candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election. A true and tried
Democrat; a practical and successful farm-
CT: he will faithfully represent the Fork
and the people of the entire County.
SOUTH HEBRON.
Fork of Edisto, Aug. ., 1856.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~" The friends of A. S. II1BBLER
announce him as a candidate for the place
on the Board OF County Commissioners
that is to be filled by colored man. He
was a good and faithful Democrat when it
was 4 risky business to be such.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~ The friends of MR. JNO. a. SAL
LEY. of Liberty Township, take plcasurcm
presenting his name as 4 candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the pri-
mary. The Fork is entitled to n place OH
the Board, and Mr.. Sally is the man to Ill
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

.a?"I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for County Commissioner. subject to
the action of the primary election. l have
tried to he consistent colorcd Democrat,
and to do my duty as an officer fE the pres
ent term, and will continue to discharge
my duties as County Commissioner, if cleo
ted, to the best of my ability.
LONDON DICKSON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

EVERY man should exercise his free
and untrammeled will in making up
his ticket for the primary. Shun States
and combinations as you would Il
pestilence. They are always cotton up
to entrap the unwary, and should be
squelched every time. What we want,
and we must get, is an honest express
sion Of the will of the people, not the
echo of a ring or clique.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

TIE savannah News is well pleased
with the Presidents action in filling
the Custom House and Post Office in
Savannah with good Democrats. Both
are solid citizens, and have been tried
and found true in peace and war. They
will make excellent officers. The
Augusta Chronicle, from which the
above is taken, says that is the kind Of
civil service reform it likes, and which
even the Savannah News has grown at
last to love. We congratulate our
Augusta contemporary upon the con-
version of the Savannah News and
hope it will now turn its attention to
the News and Courier and win that
journal from the error of its way.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

u The friends of MIR. w. y. MACK
AY announce him as q candidate for COun-
ty Commissioner, subject to the action of
the Primary lie is in every way qualified
for the position.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~ MIR. HARPIN RIGGS name is
hereby presented to the voters of Orange
burg County as a candidate for the above
position. Mr.. RIGGS well-known energy
and business qualifications peculiarly fit
him for this Office, and his friends would be
pleased to see him elected. He runs SUBJ
ject 10 the primary rules.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

n" l hereby announce myself as call
date for the Office of County Commissioner
for Orangeburg CounSy at the approaching
election, subject to the primary.
DONALD Il. BARTON.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

III The many friends Of REV. Il. i.
TARRANT announce linn us a candidate
for reelection as Representative, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

- The many friends of REV. D. +.
SPIGENEH present linn as candidate for
County Commissioner and pledge him t"
abide the result Of the primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

~" EDITOR TINES AND DEMOCRAT -
The friends Of L. S. CONNOR take pleas.
urc in announcing him candidate for the
Legislature at the approaching election,
subject to the primary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

! got back. My advertisement from
now till Christmas will pay you to
read: it will tell ynu what brought
YOU from New York. and a call at Jos.
Eros Bazaar will surprise you OF the
hard time prices am selling III.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19
For County Commissioner.

- The many friends of MIR. FREDEk-
ICK 1. GATES, of Middle st. Matthews,
announce him as candidate for County
Commissioner for Orangeburg County,
subject to the rules governing the Demo-
cratic primaries. MI Gates is progressive
young man, and any trust committed to
him by the people will be sacrcdly main
tanned