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Debt.

We have often heard men say, that if
it was not for the debts by which they
were burdencd, they could get along
and make something for themselves
and their families. We know of no
more ineXorable master than debt, and
the man who is unfortunately its slave
is in Il most wretched condition. He
looks upon the mortgage on his lands
and sees how frail is the tenure Of his
home. He works his fields and sells
their products at the bidding of the
creditor. His wife and children eat
the food and wear the clothes given to
them as monthly rations by the mer-
chant. He thinks and moves and has
his being under the keen lash Of the
lien law. Such Il condition is not an
honorable one; it breaks the spirits and
benumbs the senses Of Il man and places
him on the highroad to ruin about
which shadows fall, sorrows cluster,
Independent thought is stranger and
horrible Nightmares haunt the sleep
less bed. We fear many Of our citizens
to-day live under just such circum-
stances and why? needs but the simple
answer of reckless obligations, or debts
injudiciorsly contracted. To Ill such,
and especially farmers, the priority
Lien is an emancipation proclamation
and directs them to happiness and ma
tcrial prosperity. Economy should be
practicel and further Indebtedness
avoided if possible. Duty to yourself
and right to your fellows teach that
you must want nothing unless you can
pay :or ii. If, however, the want be
imperative. sell something you can
spare and supply it and adopt the mot
to, ''pay rs you GO \ few years Of
such economy will wipe ont past debts
and put the honest man on his feet
again without injury to single crcdi-
tor.
OLD Culnp Sherman is now predict
ing another war between the sections.
Is the old town burner and hummer
! ~ a.
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Use of the Spincs of the Cactus.

Mr.. Thomas Mcchan, the Philadelphia
botanist. concludes that the Use Of the
spncs in the cactus is to break tn" full
force of the sun on the leaves. Plant
lovers set out their treasures in summer
under "arlorS" of iish-nettins or l;alvan'
lied wire. knowing by experience how
the movinS shadows of the twinc oi
wire lower the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IOurnnl
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TIE Palmetto Post says some Of the
Republican politicians are already lay
ing their wires for the Congressional
nomination from the Seventh District
against Smalls. Gullin has made 4
base in the interest Of Brayton ut POGO
taligo, where he has shop. Ostcndorf
has store near Sheldon or Tomotlcy
where he is cooling the negroes for
Brayton in view Of the coming conven-
tion. Bowen is working at the other
end of the line to secure the Berklev
delegation for himself. Altogether
they say SmallS is to have alivcly time.
and can'tgct the nomination. 1t is said
that Whippcr, Miller and others here
abouts have sourcd upon Smalls be-
cause they have worked enough for him
without pay and very little glory. Bray
ton, it is sail, will spend ten thousand
dollars to get the nomination.
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NlnrriCI.

RAYSOR--DAVIS-On Wednesday, Feb.
9th, at ) P. NJ, at the District Parsonage
of OrangeDurg, by Rev. Thos. Raysor, Mr.
Preston Davis, of Marion, to Miss Cornelia
Raysor, daughter of the officiating minister
HARVEY-MURRAY-On Feb. 17th.,
1856. at the residence of the brides father.
by the Rev. w. II kirton, MI. Z. G. Har-
vcy to Miss Lula Belle Murray. Both OF
Orangcburg County.
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Land for sale.

DNUE WHOLE OR y PART OF
L. my Farm, two miles below the town of
Oransrburg, on the South Carolina Rail-
way and the public roads leading to Char
lesion, containing about 500 acres, part
cleared, balance lircly timbcrcd. Some
splendid swamp land. ..3j acres heavily
pine timbercd, adjoining and lyin? East
and West of roads to Charleston. 10 be
subdividcd in lots Of 80 to 50 acres and sold,
unless sold in entire. These lots will DC
fine lots for residences.
Jan 2S-Jt y. ID. fkEDEkllN,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

IF the Republican Senators had been
as particular about Republican nomi-
nations as they now are about Democra-
tic nominations, the grand old party
might not have had to step down last
wear.
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SENATOR JOHN SHERMAN has been
elected u life member of the Sherman
club of Cincinnati. In return he has writ
ten beautiful letter, full of sound
morals and fatherly political advice,
The club probably expected check
large enough to provide neat dado for
the smoking room.
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The State of Soutl, Carolina,

UKANGEBUNG CUUNI 7.
DY BENZ. r. IZLAR, ESQ, PROBATE JUDGE.
WHEREAS, Fred F. Haigler has made
ministration of the Estate and effects Of
Joseph Fersner, deceased: These are there
fore to cite and admonish all and singular the
kinL ed and Creditors of the said Joseph
Fersner, deceased, that they be and appear
before ME, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Orangeburg Courthouse, on the 18th
day of March next, after publication
hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
shew cause, if any they have. why the
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 25th day of
February, Ammo Domini, 1886.
; .-.. BENZ. P. IZLAR,
March 4-2 Judge OF Probate.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

THERE is no form Of newspaper lying
so utterly disgusting as the various re-
peated items about people being buried
alive. So many of these tales have been
told that a vast deal Of anxiety has been
aroused, as if it was acOmmon impcnd-
ing danger. The New York Observer
folks have for years followed up every
story Of the kind that they have found
in their exchanges, giving names and
dates, and SO far every one has proved
false We cannot say that such events
are impossible, but it is safe for our
readers to disbelieve every such item
they read.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

Dir. J. W. SUMMERS in q speech be-
fore the Agricultural Society several
days ago announced that he WAS not
an available candidate for any position
in the State. This literally construed
means that Dr. Summers is out Of poll
tics. This is to be regretted, as We
very much doubt if Orangeburg County
ever had more conscientious or faith.
rul member Of the Legislature than
DR.. Summers. He was always ut his
post. and voted On every question that
came up in an open, manly way, and in
his voluntary retirement from public
life our County loses the services OF
one Of her ablest and most useful sons
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'rfc Formulation OF the World.

Daniels Lchrhuch der Geographic fol
1885 gives the population Of the world at
l.435, 100000. speaking 3,0Gl langu.
ages and dialects, and embracing 1,1CG
forms Of religion.
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ypVeS. y. NJ. EE:aHeE'EtpM

WILL. on TIE ETH GF MARCH
w resume business, and invites the at
tcntion of the Ladies to her Stock of new
and attractive Millinery and Fancy Goods,
embracing all the Novelties of the season.
Next door to DR.. S. \. Reeves Drug Store,
Orangcburg. 5. &. Feb. 25-3mo5
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

GENERAL Sherman says that Charles
A. Dana was spy. Dana says that
Sherman is the general remarkable for
not winning a battle. and so the love
feast goes on.
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Orangcburg, S. c., Feb. 24th
Butcher Merrill,

Merrill the butcher was prominent in
South Carolina politics during the re-
volutionary period prior to 1876 and
won the cNccratioE Of every true Caro-
linian by his villainous brutality. No
slcuth hound ever ran down Il victim
with more Persistence than did this re-
preventative villain Of <. 0. p. While
harrying the people of the upper Dis
trictS during the ku kiuX troubles.
lie is about to he retired from the army
because OF age, and there hcinga va
cancy in the Lieut.. Colonelcv lis
regiment, his friends are anXio, or
his promotion prior to retirement, but
President Cleveland declines to aid
in the scheme. and thereby earns the
thanks OF every South Carolinau.- -Sum-
ter Watchlnan and Suuthron.
1T would do even YOU no harm. tO
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

THE farmers of Greenville county
held convention last Monday and
elected delegates to farmers State
convention. \ resolution was adopted
inviting the State convention to meet
at Greenville. The delegation elected
is composed of practical farmers.
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Notice.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY
L n warned not to employ OF harbor one
Geo, Shircrs, sometimes called Daniel
Shiycrs, Us hr is under contract to work for
me for the year 1856. Any person employ
inc the above named will be prosecuted TO
the full extent Of the law.
Feb n5-ot DANIEL STROBLE,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

EVANGELIST Sam Small informs
Chicago that he will not give up his
cigarette. He has relinquished whiskey
in order to enter the ranks Of the ex-
horters, and he thinks that's enough.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

THE President last Monday sent a
message to the Senate giving his rea-
sons for not making any excuses to that
body for removing Radical rascals from
Office. 1t is an able and convincing re-
ply to the demands of the Radical
Senators, and will strengthen the
President with the people.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
A Stray Cow

II as been taken up in the field Of p.
RI S. Fielder. The owner can get her
by paying expenses. r. A. PRICE.
March Alt
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Notice OGEDiSi.,isS:sI.

NN THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH
" next we will file our final account
with the Judge of Probate for OranSeburg
County and ask fo1 discharge as Execu-
tors of the Will of Francis G. earn, de-
ceased. L. d. SHULER,
A. j. RUPLE,
March at Executors,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

ONE of the Astors of New York
has just published uovel, "There's
millions in it"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

IT is said that E. NJ. Brayton is after
Congressman Small's seat, and that he
is willing to spend $4,000 to secure it.
1t would not be regretted by us to any
alarming extent if Smalls was to get
left, but we would hate very much to
see Brayton sent to Congress from the
Seventh District. Why don't the color
ed people send man like Bruce Will
iams to represent the district? lie is
worth a thousand such men as Smalls
and Brayton, and is Il credit to his race.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

THE Charleston Dispatch announces
that the ecclesiastical dead beat, w. II.
Lawrence, has been transported to
Duluth, Minn., which is about as far
out of the civilized portion of the
United States us it is possible to send
him, and where It's to be hoped he will
settle down and behave himself. The
Dispatch returns thanks to the State
papers for their aid in helping to run
this fellow out of the State.
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I. S.. Harley,
Eelasscl Street, TcSt TO TENT,
ORANGEBURG, S. G,

VMHERE you will find always on
w hand, fine line Of SEGARS and
TOBACCOS of all grades, GROCERIES,
DRY GOODS, and GENERAL MER-
CuANDISE, at lowest CASH prices.
Remember well, and bear i'll mind,
TO save two nickclS, willmakc a dime
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

T HAVE FOUND GUINN'S PlO-
L. necr Blood Rcnewer gives entire salts
faction to my customers and therefore L
take pleasure III recommending it to all.
G. VI. uILLsMAN, Druggist,
Savannah, Ga, Jan. so 1856.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

OLD Cunp Sherman is now predict
ing another war between the sections.
Is the old town burner and hummer
clean daft?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

1t would do even you no harm, to
give ali hour or 50 to thought aoout the
future.
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E'Ol. Sale.

NNE TEN 1IORSE POWER EN-
W ginc and Boiler complete. Also one
Circular Saw Mill. The above can be-
bought OH very reasonable terms.
Feb 81 1IARPIN RIGGS.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24

exercise such O power. and in any moral
view OF tho case it does not lie with them to
plead their oyyn inability to do that which
@>they did do, and the doing of which has been
accepted in good faith By an innocent party.
| I viii so farther and say that If the city OF
Wichita had granted no privileges at all
not even the form OF an ordinance, but had
stood by and seen this enterprise building
up. providing conTeniences for the citizens,
and adding to the growth and glory OF this
young city, it would have imposed upon IT.
self an obligation to protect and encourage
| its growth.
| Ii this be true, how much E,ore is it tho
duty OF the city to stand by Its written
| pledges, and II il cannot defend the act of
| granting an exclusive privilege by any posi-
| tive or aggressive legislation, it can at least
| make its former act operative by refusing to
grant to another that which they have
already conveyed away.
In conclusion let US state the case thus At
a time in the history Of Wichita, when a
street railroad was wanted by its citizens,
and particularly by the more prominent
property owners, they asked company to
build if, and III consideration they agreed to
grant the exclusive right to use the streets
for term OF years for this purpose As it
was plain there would not only be no profit.
but 4 positive loss to the investors for some
years. the clause making the right to the use
OF this property for term of years ezciu-
sive was the essence of the contract on the
part Of the city. and no right minded man
can regard It anything but sacred o5liga
ton.
On the other hand the party who accepted
tho grant undertook to build up an enter
prise which should be pub
lie convenience, and the city
by granting this privilege acquired the right
to demand that every promise, whether ex-
pressed or implied by this company should
be faithfully performed.
A tirst-class street railroad, with the neces-
sary equipments for the convenience of the
public, with careful regard for the rights
Of every citizen, would obviously be re-
Quired.
In considering what was a frst-ciass street
railway, reference must be had TO the mag
nitu1e of the enterprise and its ability TO
make large outlays; in other words, nothing
could be required in the 'vay of expenditures
which would be iinpractible III another city
Of equal Importance.
Ii by this rule this company has forfeited
its claim to protection, we arc willing TO be
condemned If on the other hand it Shall ap-
pear As we claim, that We have provided a
better road. better equipments. and better
facilities for the public use, and a. less cost
to the public, and that We have expended
more money to encourage the spread aud
growth of the city than any other company
in q city OF the size of Wichita, thea we ask
the city not to protect us, not to aid Us, but
simply TO refrain from an act OF bad faith.
Gentlemen OF the council, you cannot al
ford TO do that in your official capacity and
as the representatives of a city whose record
thus far has been honorable, which you
would condemn il done by one individual to
another You cannot afford 10 stultify
yourselves. b. II. CAMPBELL,
Pras. Wichita City Railway Co.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
You did not find one follower in ten,

You did not find one follower in ten!
| As martialed then upon the hills of Maine,
| So, too, upon the fertile western plain
The hosts Of truth, OF temperance and right
Are martialed now, and ready for the fight.
They see the foe, aud shout, whils grandiy
"Down with inteinp'rance, Democracy and
st. John.
Mr. Clifford read tie production liz On e1-
celient manner and was listened to with the
greatest interest. He had scarcely pro
nounced the last word when it seemed that
that every person in the house assisted in
applause.
The chairman then introduced in fitting
manner Mr.. ). l.. Waller, a colored gentle
man of Leavcnworth. He said that the Dem
ocratic party had lately fallen in love with
the brother in black. He told how that party
loved them and why the change. His re
marks were to the point and hewas frequent
lv forced to allow the crowd chance to
cheer him
Rev. c. Hunt, a coiorcd gentleman Of st.
Louis. was introduced end said he would an
nounce for his race that there was not one
colored man Democrat at heart in the
United States. He did not seem to think II
was natural for man to kiss the hand that
had lacerated him ani murdered his race.
He referred to visit that JEFF Davis
not "ex-President JcT"-had made to his
city some years ago, when ho said, as al
ways, that the south was right before the
war, right while it was going on, and still
right, and was given great applause for his
persistent rebel assertions.
He said that Mr.. Kelly, thu would-be au-
tlitor, stood today before the American pec-
pie living curiosity.
He was frequently interrupted In the
course of his remarks by applause. This fin
ished the speaking for the evening, and the
crowd commenced to disappear. The meet
ing was pronounced grand success by all.
The speakers were all listened to with inter-
.,t and the crowd remained until the adj
iournment. There was quito number OF
aides in attendance.
Hon. Thomas A Osborn who was expected
% be preseat were unable to attend On ac-
count Of sickness. Congressman Peters
poke last night at Garden City.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
THE KANSAS MIDLAND RAILWAY.

The election in Iechi township to VOC
bonds il aid OF tio Midland, took place to
day aud resulted in victory FOR the railway
company, the bonds having been carried By
a majority OF q in total vote Of 13i, after
one of the most closely contested elections
ever held in that township.
Throughout tho day the best OF feeling pre-
va;lad, notwithstanding each side earnestly
ccnten;iel Tor The supremacy, and tie close
ness Of tbs vote in this instance is somewhat
misleading, a. upon is face IL would indicate
strong opposition 10 tao railway, when the
exact opposite is tho fact.
\ great ma aior;ty OF the paople heartily en-
dorso this enterprise, and under. ordinary cir
cll,nstances would hare voted almost unani-
n,ously il favor Of the roGl, but many
of the citizens felt that with
sjo,0 ,00o voted to this railway company by
the city o. Wichita cn the Immediate soith,
and aith exceeding &52,oJ) already voted
along tlle line between this city and southern
Nob,asl,a, the road wolii certainly bs con-
structetl without any assistance whatever
from techi.
Tho false reasoning ard heresy in claiming
that railways viii como anyway or that
il certain progressive and enterprising cities
and towns ,sad their all to great public int
provemertS, certain other towns can share n
the advantages and benefits OF railways
without doing any olins wLa5eve- to eIlcour-
aga their construction, is doing more to re-
ts.rti the full development Of this state than
cry other one thing that can be meutiored
in tits connection.
II is, however, gratifying to know that
such marrow, selfish ard unge.ofou3 views
are rot entertained by e. majority Of the
citizens OF kechi, and nc ccrg1 g1atulato She
people of that TOWNSHIPS III keeping pace with
the progress and advancement Of tho times;
ard we also heartily congratulate the 'Aid-
land in having added one more to its many
victories and successes which Row, in tbs
grand egggrega.e, gives this company ore OF
the finest subscriptions Or subsidies ever vot-
ed within The same distance. 20 any railway
in the stste OK kaEsas.
The urt.riIg and ceaseicss energy with
which the representatives. of titis railway
company haze pushed all preliminary mat
ters argues wsll cor the full aad conlple.e sue
cess &C the ecterp-isa.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24

70 the Voters OF Sedgwick County.
an candidate for the Office Of county
superintendent, subject TO the decision of the
people at the polls. Men have been given
lucrative Offices in this county because they
were disabled III the service of the country.
Ii this be the cre6enfi2l for office, 1 left
father and brothers On 10 field of battle who
feil III defence OF the Union, and because OF
their irreparable loss, my whole life aspira-
tiOns and ambitions were forever disabled,
even ali education WAS obtained by q terrible
struggle against fearful odds. The field OF
occupation for women is limited, though the
harve>ters are many. respectfully ask your
support on the ground OF merit alone.
tlRS M T. I.CaSE
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
DISTEICT COURT.

Stoutnleyer VS. Smith, was Oh trial yesteI-
day by jury before +. r. Vern,ill.on, judge
pro te,n, Judge Wal having been 6. counsel
for one OF the parties 20 tie action.
Beebe Bros vs. Wichita and Western BY,
was on tlial in the clerks Office before Judge
Wall.
BY agreement The two cases we're on trial
at TIE same time.
The jury In tla latter case returned YER
diet OF st5 for tle plains;trs ard in the Io,mer
WAS dismissed until Monday in tho forenoon
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
WENDLING'S LECTURE.

\ good sized audience listened to the lee
ture OF Saul OF Tarsus by Mr. Vending ct
the First Presby terian church las. evening.
The speaker was introduced by Mrs. Tay-
lo.., president of tho W. c. T. o., undor the
auspices OF which society tho lecture was
given.
He spoke Of the life, appearance, traits OF
character, and ability as awriter and speaker
Of this great apostle OF Christianity.
The lecturer was listened to with the closest
attention, and was frequently Interrupted ty
a7,nlarco
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
ATTENTION..

liornbers of Warwicl, Lodge 10. =,
Knights OF Py5Siaias, are particularly request
ed to attend the regular meeting, Monday
Oct 25, 1886, to assist in work in the third.
Members Of other lodges in our city ere in
vited to attend. F.J. ARNoLD,
E. Of T. and s.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
A NEW DEAL.

III Morton WoliiIlar, Office at 133 North
2dain street. has adopted a new plan Tor d;s-
posing Of his addition il tho nortleast part
Of the city. He accepts q payment OF $.:',5
and the balance IN payments OF :'5 each week.
His sales indicate that the plan IS a good
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
AT TIE OPERA HOUSE.

The Wilbur L7ccu,u company put on the
stage las5 night as the closing performance
OF their engagement in the city ''1'ho Pink
DoE,inoes." The opera house was crowded to
It's utmost; there being scarcely standing
room on either floor.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24
ATTENTION, :. OF v.

The Sons Of Veterans viii meet OF Grand
Army hall next MONDAY evening at 7:3o p.
sharp. Every member is requested 70 be
present An election will be held TO I'll
e3iStinr vacancies
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-24

Wichita, being the metropolis Of Eansas.
II necessarily has tle best stores Among
tho paintings, o'eogrs phy and engrsvirgr
a. Hysie & HurIble's the following are notic-
able: Two scenes from the Frcss;an war,
oleograrh-. after Neville, both very az
tractive; but the enEravings and ne sscll-
i1-s are the ones most admirable, one en.it.-
G; ''-Tao Oh Nil" after Bellows. re- resent
Ing a. cd English n-i4; another. MISTY
Morning, aftar Cs.l o-eTeaer. re7rassating
sluggish strsata, viii The morning rnists
riing from (. C2e exceedingly fac enc IS
be Waterfall after Ae.enba h; a-r ths-
entitled Winter. etse- F3a Rcd sci11sts. +,
Berlin The lrss TpsI.tioEed rsarssea.s p
ss-l, coli winter dsy, vit5 tflc traeklezs
SLOW stretching OFT toward tee hori5oe. 20
natural ta.t i most cares one q feel chilly
AMI aisa for n overccat.