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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
A Joke on Horace Greeley.

VI am always interested in newspaper
men and printers" said Judge Faust of;
the Utah delegation to the range con-
vention to a reporter. II was always
great admirer Of old Horace Greeley, al.
though I'm Democrat, and I always
liked to read his paper. .-,.: : .
"When he came overland, enter
tanned him at my house right at the e1-
tremity of the great American DESERT
my wife and were both young then
and old Horace stopped at our house.
played a little joke on the old man at
that time and I enjoy thinking about it.
"We lived in little double log cabin,
and the beds were made Of cottonwood
poles with rawhide stretched across, and
the chairs were stools with ox-bows for
backs. That was the kind of upholstery
which we had then.
"That was long before the electric
lights, of course, and we had no gas nor
even sperm candles. All that we had
for lights were tallow dips which we
made ourselves.
wv ell, "tS q 1luolo ooiiioii Gin
wanted to have a good long talk with
Mr.. Greeley, and SO played the joke on
him. Soon after he got to the house he
opened his sachel and took out a novel,
which he began to read. That's a fact
Lots of people have doubted me when
said that Horace Greeley read novels;
but it's true. He read Bulwcr and those
solid kind of authors, great thick books,
you know, and he read one that time.
wanted him to sit up and talk with me
and not read, 50 I gathered up all of the
tallow dips in the house and hid them.
Well, he read away at that novel until
lark, and then he called for candle,
but there were none TO be found any
where about the house. So. he had to
talk with INC and I had an enjoyable
time. He told me all about his early
life, how he first went to New York; all
that I'd read before, but it was pleasant
to hear him talk about it, and he. told me
about Dana and all those old journalists,
and T had Il good time. denver Trib-
une-Republican.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
An Army of Travelling Sa1osmen.

There are 200, 900 commercial travellers
or statesmen on the road" in this coun-
try. Each one of these is selected from
an army of clerks by his employers and
given his position on account Of his capa-
.bihties and special qualifications for SELL
ing goods. He must be posted daily as
to prices, discounts, freight rates, the
cost of delivering goods at his customers
doors, and must have thorough ac-
quaintance with all the goods in his line
and the prices against which he COM
petes.
The drummer is to be met everywhere
in the business world; he pierces every
village and hamlet of the civilized globe;
hotel-keepers welcome him, because he
helps to make business, and merchants
greet him whether or not they want to
buy. He spends money, but it is popu-
lar fallacy that he spends his money
freely. He must keep down his ex-
2cnses that his profits may be as large
as possible, as these regulate his salary.
Drrmmors carry from point to point
their customs and ideas, as bees carry
pollen, and in this way they help to in
,truct as we'll as to minister to the physi-
cal wants of people, and being entirely
accommodating in their politics and
geographical preferences, they may be
regarded rs the great missionaries OF
cosmopolitanism - Charles Each in
Globe-Democrat.
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Brancllvilie Dots.

: The unfavorable weather has put the
farmers somewhat behind in preparing
the soil for planting. !. -,.,.,..
The farmers are hauling fertilizers
every day to make the coming crop.
The oat crop will be almost an entire
failure in this section, which fact has
already created some demand Tor corn
in our town. =,
Mr.. ". II. B. Fairey is. erecting a
handsome residence III the northern
portion of our town which is quite an
Improvement to that section. There
are other notable improvements going
on in our town.
There are two hourishing schools in
our town, one conducted by Mr.. Bel
lineer with Miss Lena Fishburn us as
sistant, the other by Miss Bette Flick
ling.
There was quite disturbance at the
Methodist Church at this place on last
Sunday night, caused by the bad be-
havior of several young men, who re-
ccived a severe rebuke from the pastor
of the church, Rev. P. A. Murray.
HAM,.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
various Changes IN Irish Names.

In the days of that 11nattractive Stuart,
James l., an. act was. passed forbidding
The use of all but few of the old Gaelic
surnames, which act was partially en-
forced. The Mac and the O. were the
first and most easily dropped While the
septs or tribes still existed all the men,
bers of the sept were, in theory at least,
descendants of common ancestor,
whose name, with the o. or the lilac pre-
fixed, designated the sept. The O., an
GENTLY written III, means a "male de-
scendant" generally, while Mac means
"a son." But it is only in England that
either of these is predxed to the name
borne by woman, in the Gaelic the
prefix Nj, meaning "a daughter" being
used.
An illustration may prove interesting
as showing how the changes in Irish
names have been brought about. The
word maol, or mael primarily means
"bald," and hence was used by the
ancient monks OH account of their
tonsure. To shave the HAIR from the
head was understood to symbolic the
complete dedication of ones self to re-
ligious service; and hence maol as pre-
fix came to mean "discip!e" or "imitator"
of some religious teacher of saint. So
we have >Maol Colin G1alcolm), "a dis
ciple Of ST. Colm," the founder of Iona;
Maol Isa GIelissey), "a disciple Of Jesus"
Maol Mhuire Mallory), "a disciple OF
Mary" Malone, Maloney, and Muldoon
are names formed in this way.
The colors are displayed in the sur
names of most nations. Among the
Irish they originated, not more than two
centuries ago, in the nicknames of the
common clansmen. As samples there are
Finn Gn Gaelic. written fionn), which
means "wh;te;" Duff (dubh), "black;;"
Donne, Dunno, and Dunn (donrD,
"brown;" Glass (glas), "green;" CORN
(;orm), "blue;" Roe and Radd (ruadh),
red" Iaig Qiath), "gray," etc, besides
the translated form, Whyte, Greene,
Browne, etc.-Inter Ocean,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
Bra"il's CnfTcc<fIrowing Industry.

Coffee is the priscipal produce Of
Brazil, growing in the mountain country,
being better as tho hfse; are sleeper, and
amounting TO 100000 bags annually.
Coffee-growing is an interesting in
dustry. The seed is first sown, and
when the bush is about two feet high it
is transplantod in rows about four feet
apart. In four years the bush bears
fruit, and thereafter for forty years, the
tree being in full vigor from its tenth
year until it decays at forty. ... $50
The labor is done by slaves, many
planters owning hundreds of them.
After the fruit is gathered it is thrown
into large, open yards, paved with rock
and stone, and on grado sufficient to
run the water away. After some days
exposure 70 the SUN, the berries being
dry, they are put in the crusher to
separate the coffee from the husk.
The coffee is then passed through
large and small sleeves, one under
the other, with large fan at the
back of them, by which means the cof-
fee is relieved of the husks and graded
according to the size of the grain. The
best is sent to the burnisher, which gives
tit an additional market value, and to OBJ
At;lin still fancier quality, though this in
reality is only question of the eye, the
g1siin is placed in tank half full of de-
coction of green coffee beans and water.
After remaining there several days this
dyed grain is dried and FURNISHED and
sold as extra fancy, though it is really no
better than the other as far as the quality
or taste is concerned. This work is all
done by appliances on the plantations,
and was told very recently that several
planters have as much as S250,OO0 in
vested in machinery of all kinds. This
system Of getting the coffee ready for the
market is of course only employed by
the wealthy planters. There are many
who are still very backward and retain
all of the primitive METHODIST. Dc
Figuciredo, Brazilian Consul.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
List of Letters.

List of unclaimed letters and postal
cards remaining in Post Office at Or
angeburg. S. c., for the week ending
March, 4 1886: ,.
S. w. Brown, Mrs. L. D. Bonnett,
Rev. Jno, Chairman, Miss Davis, Harry
Dickson, Peter D. Davis, Walter Dukes
(2), Lucy Fulmer, Rev: Peter Gladen,
J. p. Hill, Jacob Harsell, Jim Jackson,
Miss Lace Jamison, Sheck LawtOn,
Henry Lee, C. NJ. Lennon, Euns Ma
son, Hoer Perry, i. NJ. Pooser, Miss
Sallie Rush, 0. B. Straut, Miss y. r.
Shular, O. r. Straut, c: Stevenson, Airs.
Stella Sheppard, Rachel Williams, Tom
Wilson, Osca Williams, (9, J. c., Wade,
Miss i. S. Zansers. ...,.
. Persons calling for these Letters or
Postal Cards will please say that they
were advertised.
F. A. SCIIIFFLEY, Postmaster.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
Raising Money by the Lottery System.

Raising Money by tho Lottery System.
4 speedy and ctfectual method of rails
ing large amounts of money in France,
is to have recourse to system OF lot
terics, and it is more than likely the
funds necessary for the completion of the
Panama canal will be realized through
such Il scheme under the authority of the
French government. To show how
.neager arc the returns to the investors
in these huge games Of chance, it may
be mentioned that the king Of the Bel
gians has transferred for 1O,OOO,O00
francs to q syndicate of French bankers
the authorization, given by tho French
government as payment for the Kwilu-
Nyady district, to hold a lottery to the
amount of 20,OO0,000 francs in France.
This sum is to be employed i'll the con-
struction of steamers for the Upper
Congo, the making of roads, and other
improvements in the new state. Ten
millions are thus exhausted before the
scheme is launched, and still innumera-
bic credulous victims are to be found,
who will invest s. against 81, i'll the ab-
s,lrd idea that nc is to be the lucky
holder of the grand prize.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
,rrrst q: Pulmonary Consumption

!lr. J. \. Symunds il d recent letter
speaks Of himself Is - man rl letters
in whose c;.:,r long-slandinS pulmonary
consumption WAS eight years ;sgo arrested
~ the climate of high Alps i'll winter,
and who la, since enjoyed m"dcrate
health and mediocre intellectual V'gor
nn!y on tho condition "f r"".imucd resi-
dcncc nj III elevation of J.H21 Gee: above
The sea. ."--CMica%n Tribune.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
New York's Fire Fifty Years Ago.

The population of the city at that time
was 250,000, and the increase since then
has been six-fold. Hence the dcstruc-
ton of 1000 buildings at the present
time would be no greater loss (relativcly
speaking) than the fire Of 1925 was to
the city then. One reason Of the great
destruction was the extreme severity Of
the weather. 1t was one of the cOldest
nights of the season, and this, of course,
impaired the operations Of tho iircmcn.
Added to this was q high wind, which
gave the flames an almost irresistible
impetus. The result was a blazing cx-
panse. which covered thirteen acres, and
would have reached 4 far greater extent
had it not been for the extensive area
created by blasting. This was 4 last re-
sort, and was successfully performed by
a detachment of United States troops
sent from TIC nayy-yard.
The effect Of the great fire was wide
extent of Bankruptcy. Many of the
richest merchants were reduced to utter
poverty, and then there was q large class
of insurance shareholders who were cut
short OF dividends, since all the insurance
companies were ruined. except the
Chatham and IEtna of Hartford. The
next daT public meeting was held in
the city hall, with the mayor in the
chair, and a subscription was opened for
the sufferers. The damage, however,
Was too great fcrany such effort, and the
annihilation of such q vast amount of
capital was felt in the "prcssur"." ." which!
aftcrward Ecc&mc rs famous rs the fire
itself. The pressure Of 1e%5. indeed, was
tie most rrotractcd this city has ever
witnessed, and it was Seven years before
the return of prosperity.-New York
Letter.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

TIE NEW RAILROAD.-The LeXing-
ton Dispatch, of the 25th ult., says: "The
engineer of the South Carolina Railway
Company has completed a preliminary
survey OF the proposed railroad from
Orangcburg to LeWiedale, and reports
the route up Black Creek to be Il most
favorable one. 1t is said that the
South Carolina Railway is interested
in the completion Of this new road and
will materially assist the projectors.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

SSOw.-NYe see from our exchanges
that the snow storm Of Saturday night
and Sunday extended over the entire
State. in the upper counties it was
quite hcayy, in some places being six
Inches deep. In the North Il furious
blizzard ragged for several days, the
wind in New York reached the velocity
of s. miles ;m hour, while on Mt.
Washington it blew ut the rate of 120
miles. The cold was intense.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
AUalo rnr St. pc:cr'a ste.nc.

In Ncnsi.ror NcCoIgar's church at
Baltimore some gas icts arc put +" On odd
u;c. ! statue or St. Pctrr, brought rc-
Gently from Germany, stands n"ar TIM
altar, tic Ggur. being clad in :; purple
i,::.o, topped ~ :. Luif cloak, with firing"
Of cold. The circle oc jrts i put .bovr
liz ho;.! OF the figure, aud e curious cI-
fy". If halo is thus ri,'rM.-l.Hc;'angc.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

BURNED TO DEATH.--We have heard
lately Of two fatal accidents from fire
in tho Pine Grove section OF our coun-
tv. The first was that of Mollie Curry,
IN old colored woman, whowas burned
to death on the 18th of February, and
the second was that of Dennis HutSon,
4 little colored child, who met a SINH
lar fate on the 10th of the same month.
Trial Justice J. \. NJ: Haigler held an
inquest in each case and yeruicts were
returned in accordance with the above
facts.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

MOODY AND SANKEY.-The arrange
ments for the visit Of Moody and
Sankey to Charleston are nearly COM
plete. The admission will be by tickets
which will be distributed by the pas
tors of the various Churches. AS their
stay will beshort, embracing not more
than three or four days, sometime dur
ing the last Of this month, there will
be dense crowds in attendance. Every
body will want to hear Moody and
Sankey, whether they care q snap for
religion or not.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
4 Valuable Tonic.

W1NNSBoRo, S. G., February p, 1855,
Messrs. lVestmo7ezand B1'o., G'ren0ille,
S. C..
During the summer and fall of last
wear I was suffering with nervous dys-
pepsia. which was followed by general
debility and extreme nervous prostra-
ton. was treated by one of our most
eminent physicians without any per
ceptible relief, finally he advised Inc to
trv your .Calisaya Tonic, which 1 did
and from the first l took commenced
improving, and am happy to say that |
am entirely relieved by the use OF the
tonic, and gaining my former strength
and flesh very rapidly.
Very respectfully,
JOHN p. MATTHEWS, JR.
DR.. J. G. Wannamaker is the whole
sale agent in this city. " ..' -..--.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

F1nE At JAMrsoN.-Mr. w. y. Holf-
man, OF Janison, S. c.. met with a
serious lost last Friday night by having
his store and dwelling burned to the
ground, together with their contents.
The fire was discovered near midnight,
and is supposed to have been acclden-
tai. This is heavy blow on Mr.. Hoff-
man, who is a hard working, industrl-
ons Young man, and we hope he will
soon be himself again. He had only
insurance to the amount OF, six hun
dred dollars.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
r.r.:; = ,,.;rSir:.l Nrf;rs .t%r.

4 hundred years 2@o I&1ics ''s"! rnrtTs
five or tcn:i:ncs rs l&rgc q" ,'lo l;tt!" rolls
Of fur " vo,".c:lcs Of plush and !aca i-.-
closing the hands CoNaGays.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

i. y. LEFvENDAlIL, Boot and Shoe
Maker, at Mrs. Adden's New Block.
Rcpairing done in the ncatcst manner
and on the shortest notice. Also l1ar-
ness RcDairing done.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

For Books, Stationary and Music you
will find Eros the most reliable place,
also Albums, Desks, WOrkboXes,
Dressing cases and fine goods of all
descriptions.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
BUSINESS LOCALS =.

Call On Cornelson for fine flour.
Cornelson's is the place to save
money. ..,......
Choice family groceries at Cornell
sons. '.''.
Fresh Crackers every week at T. q.
Hubbell's. =. -
Fresh Cakes every week at T. c.
HubbelPs. ." g."
The Prettiest Calicos at Brunson &
Dibble'S.
If you want to save money goto Cor
nelson's.
Goods cheaper at Cornelson's than
ever before.
If you want choice pig ham go to
Cornelson's.
Ladies and Gents Satchels at Brun-
son & Dibble's.
The nobbiest styles of Hats at Brun-
son & Dibbles.
Figs, Malaga Grapes, Raisins, &C., at
Il. G. Hubbell's.
The largest assortment of Trunks at
Brunson & Dibble's. ~.
Blankets, Quilts and Comforts at
Drunson & Dibble's. ,..
Cornelson's Shoes are coming in, they
are pretty and cheap. ''.'
Prize boxes of all sizes and descrip-
tions at T. c. Hubbles. G.'' j.
If you want first-class family Gro -
ceries 60 to Cornelson'S.
Sweet Rolls and Potatoe Bread fresh
every day at T. c. Hubbell's. =. '..
. The best and cheapest line of Table
Linen at Brunson & Dibble's.;
Lametta Gold and Silver Moss for
Christmas Trees at T.. c. Hubbell's.
Just received q lot Of fine Segars at a
reasonable price at T. G. IIubbells. ,;
An endless assortment OF Clothing
and very cheap at Brunson Il Dibble.s.2 Z
/ Lace Curtains, Laccs and Embroi-
lleries cheapest 1T Brunson & Dibble's.
Cornelson is closing out winter goods
cheap. getting ready for Spring goods.
The only iirst-class Furniture, and at
iON ulCS, w NC 1ol'AlNt 40 GU SSAiSA'Sh S'
Grand inducements offered in Blank
cts and Comforts at the New York
Store. .'" . .'
II you need good shoes for men, Wo-
men, boys and girls. and every pair
warranted, go to Cornelson's. "
The Heiser Hand-sewed Shoes for =,
gentlemen are the best, take no other.
For sale only by Brunson Il Dibble. ~. - =,
Don't buy your Over Coats until you
see the New York Store; about 500 of
Children and Mems Over Coats at great
bargains. .-. .,. ..s.. ..a.. ...r....
A grand sale of Ladies' Wraps, Jack
cts and Jerseys this and next week.
Special inducements given at the New
York Store. -.. D.. ...-:.......... = .-.....
II. G. Hubbell will be supplied with
the finest Fruit and Candies in the
market for the holidays. Call and see
for yourself. -: ...
r. G.. Hubbcil will send for all Illus
trated and Daily Papers, also has the Char
lesion Daily Papers which persons can be
supplied who live in the city at 20 cents per
week.
Dark rings around the eyes indicate
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ALUCKT EsCApE.-Several days ago
Mr.. Geo. 3. Salley, Of the Fork, had a
lucky escape from Il serious accident.
lie was sharpening the saw to his mill
when by some mischance the engine
was started and the saw caught his
thigh lacerating it very badly: BY
some means he cNtricated himself from
his perilous position, but how lie can't
exactly say. We are glad that the in
jury received was but slight, compara-
lively spanking.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

Pure Barley Malt Whiskey, absolute
~ free from fusel oil or other injurious
For sale only at Jas. Van
TnSSclPS
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WAETID.-TWo M&rhiA!5t5 TO can
Nass ,h% Stat" 90 &al! Machinery. Lib
eral terms. Correspondence solicited.
Address. ,. @. Box 1856, Columbia, $. c.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

FOR Brooms, Baskets, brushes,
Bowls, Bath Bricks, Baisins, &c, go to
u. ". CuutWrl
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

"WOuEN OF TIE WAR" recently pub
lishrd hy the News and Courier, can be
purchased ut +. &. liUbbcll'S for SlO.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

=. W. CANTWELL has Il large stock
cr Guano Funncia which hr will sell 1T
very low prices.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04
TOCsAL INTELLIGENCE,

CrEsENT BONE FEETiLIzEE.-Onthe T
first page Of this weeks paper VIII De
found long article from the manu1ac-
turer Of this fertilizer, to which we
invite the attention of our readers.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

DEATH OF Mrs. WooEWARD.-Mrs.
Woodward, who we mentioned last
week as having been so severely burn.
ed at Ridgeville some time ago, died
from the effects of her injuries last
week. Her remains were carried to
Fort Motto for intermenS. Her. death
is touchingly sad as well as tragic
Mrs. Woodward was quite q young
lady and had only been married a short
time. Her bereaved husband and
friends have the sympathy of all who
have heard Of the accident.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

A GOOD SHow1NG.-Only four pieces
Of land were offered for sale as delln-
quent last salesday. This is good SHOW
ing, and proves that our people. not
withstanding the hard times, believes IN
sustaining the government by prompt
ly paving their taxes. 81, 80. g.. {:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

ENGINEs.--Do not allow agents to
deceive you into buying their machin-
cry until you have written me for
prices. | sell the best engine made at
the very lowest price and on easy
terms. Full guarantee.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

y. y. L. Gothic following are the
officers elected to serve for the ensuing
year President, Henry kohn; Vice
President, j. A. Salley; First Director,
J. c. Albergotti; Second Director, F.
n. Brunson; Engineer, \. G. Behre;
Assistant Engineer, Robert Pooser;
Secretary, J. NJ. Brunson; Treasurer,
Z. C. Dibble; Chaplain, Rev. Edward
Muller; Solicitor, Gen. Jas. F. lar;
Scrgeon, Dr. w. G. Wannamaker; First
Axman, w. S. Stewart; Second ANman,
\. B. Josey; Steward, i. 7. Dantzler.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

Duffy's pure Barley Malt Mhiskey
the best tonic for invalidS. For sale
only ut Jas. Van Tassers. =
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-04

i. ". CANTwE!.L has 4 linc lot OF
CTOckury Ware az prices to suit al.
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For everything in the house furnish
iii4 lire give i. v. CautWcll Il call.
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DON'T DO IT.-The TINES AND Dem
OCRAT has Il bona fide circulation of
twelve hundred, and is not dependent
upon the borrowers for support or
gratuitouS distribution for readers and
we respectfully ask those who do not
subscribe for this paper not to
read it. 1t is not fair for those who
become 50 offended with it that they
stop their subscription, to read their
neighbor's paper. 1t is an imposition
upon the subscriber and the publisher.