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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Endanserins . Clerks Position.

# the women who spend SO much Of
their time in shopping day after day only
knew how much they jeopardize the po-
sitions Of the clerks by not buying per
haps they would not spend so much time
in overhauling box after box Of goods
simply to see the latest fashions and with
out the least intention of buying. ~
The employer or aoor-walker Is sup
posed to know if the lady, who has been
for the last half hour looking over box
of laces, intends buying or not. He does
not know that the laces are only being
looked at, to sec the newest patterns, Or
to consume time while waiting for a
friend. The same thing has occurred
during the day, and, perhaps, on several
days previous-ladies leaving the counter
without buying. The proprietor then
gets the idea that the clerk is not smart;
he has seen number during the past
week leave her counter, and when tpe
clerk receives her pay envelope on Satur-
day night she finds in it short note say
ing her services are no longer required. "
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Uniform Method Of Car Coupling.

There is an imperative necessity that the
railways adopt some uniform method of
car couple for freight, such asis in service
on through passenger cars. The multiple
ity of kinds and conditions of links, pins
and bumpers, and the constant sacrifice Of
life through these means, is bringing the
public to sense of the situation, and the
railways ought to move before aggressive
legislation is prompted by public clamor.
A train of thirty-one freight-cars hauled
out of northern yard short time ago,
on which the conductor pointed out
eighteen different styles of links, pins
and bumpers, and stated that it was In
attempting to coupled these extremes OF
STYLES that men were killed.
1t is the experienced men who are
slaughtered, seldom from carelesaness,
but from miscalcuiation of the differ
ences that come to his eye with the brief
swing of the lantern as the cars come
within six to ten feet of each other.-Bos-
ton Budget.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
The Costliest Wine in tho World.

1t costs only S272 drop. The wine I
refer to is kept in the ancient cellar
under the Hotel de Vile in the city OF
Bremen, and was deposited there over
$50 years ago. There were twelve large
cases, each having name Of one of tho
Apostles, and, strange to say, that
having the name of Judas is. the most
highly esteemed. One case Of the wine,
containing five oxhoft of 204 bottles,
cost 800 rix dollars in 1924.
Including the expenses Of keeping up
the cellar, and of the contributions and
interest, an oxhoft costs at the present
time 555, ,657,640 rix dollars, and conse-
quently bottle is worth s,72s,S12 ri1
dollars; glass or the eighth part of
bottle is worth 340,476 rix dollars or
1850, or $272 per drop. A burgo-
master of Bremen is privileged to have
one bottle whenever he entertains a
distinguished guest who enjoys Ger
man or European reputation.-Foseign
Letter,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Fidelity of tho Kings Terrier.

The deepest mourner of any since King
Alfonsos death has been Ugly, his Skye
terrier. The poor animal howled to be
allowed to go with him to Ell Pardo, but
was not allowed. She got there notwith-
standing, but how nobody knows. When
the king was dead she was found lying
under his bed in state of depression.
Ugly certainly knew that she had lost
her royal master. Ever since that loss
she has been altogether off her food, and
to prevent her dying from inanition milk
and soup have to be forced down her
throat. The queen was greatly distressed
at having to allow the poor little dog to
be turned out of the mortuary chamber
when the religious ceremonies were tax
ing place.-Chicago Tribune.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Ioarninp to Do Their Own Work.

A number of excellent maps of Japan
have been produced by the typographical
department Of that empire, under the
supervision of DR.. Naumann, a German
engineer of high attainments, who has
been succeeded as director, however, by
a recently appointed native officer. Some
apprehension is expressed by those
acquainted with the circumstances that
the map-making work may deterlorate
in consequence of the change; but it is
not strange that so intelligent people
as the Japanese should desire to take it
wholly into their own hands as soon as
they felt themselves capable of conduct
ing it.-Chicago Herald.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Disastrous Results OF Persecution.

A writer in The Journal des Debats
points out that enormous fields of cereals
in Russia in every stage Of cultivation
have been left untouched during the past
wear, solely because of the partial exclu.
sion of the Jews from the cereal trade,
brought about by the recent prosecutions.
A calculation made on the basis of pre-
vio,w harvests, compared with the
splendid harvests that Russia was prom
ised year before last, shows that in con-
sequence Of the inactivity of the Jews
not more than fifth of the produce has
been garnered and brought to the Rus
sian seaports.
1.-THE reason for this is," says the
writer, "that the Jews have ceased to e1-
ploit the Russian population, will lend
the farmers and landlords no more
money, will buy no more grain Of them,
will not use their carrying and mercan-
tile machinery for the shipping Of corn,
etc. The consequence is that considera-
Bile quantities of cereal produce are left
to rot in the fields or to be eaten up by
mice.
The article concludes with the observa-
ton that if some very stringent reform
is not soon introduced into the civil and
political condition of the Russian Jews
the withdrawal of their capital, activity
and intelligence from the empire will
have the result of seriously affecting the
grain markets Of Europe. This should
be of particular interest to the United
States as the greatest corn exporting
country in the world.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
DOGS THAT WEIGH A POUND.
The chihuahua Chiquita Dog--ABo1nsa2oa
creature--A Scared Traveller. . &

The chihuahua Chiquita Dog--ABosusiea2
Creature--A Scared Traveller. s
Every Mexican owns at least one Chi
auahua chiquita dog. They are beautiful
little creatures and of two varieties-ors
with long, silky hair, the other with q
short smooth coat that is soft as velvet
10 the touch. I have seen full grown
specimens that weighed a trifle over
pound and young puppies about the size
Of field mice. They have large, ex-
pressive eyes and the best of dispositions.
a fashionable Philadelphia lady, with
one of these diminutive creatures as her
companion on promenade down Chest
nut street, would attract as much atten-
ton as did Barnum's jumbo
NV first introduction to the chihuahua
chiouita was in Preside del Norte, Texas,
a little town on the bank Of the Rio
Grande. I reached there late In the
afternoon, with letter Of introduction
to the principal merchant, an American
named Russell. He received me very
cordially and gave me the keys to his
corral and feed box.
@Put up your horse" he said, "but look
out for the dog. I'd send one OF the
Mexicans around, but they're all busy
now" ..-.. ....s-
Twas bitten by dog once and have a
wholesome respect for the smallest and
most inoffensive Of the race. AS Led
my horse around to the corral gate l
examined my six shooter to see II 1t was
properly loaded and when I entered the
enclosure my hepidation was not
diminished when saw staring me IN the
face an enormous sign with the legend,
aBeware of the dog!" painted on 1t In
great black characters.
A cold perspiration began to ooze from
every pore of my body and If the SOM
brero that I wore hadn't been so heavy l
believe that my rising hair would have
lifted it off my head. I walked on the
lee side of my horse, my cooked SIX
shooter in my hand, with every sense
alert to warn me Of the approach OF the
ferocious monster, who was no doubt
sleeping in one corner of the corral. With
trembling fingers unsaddleo my hofss
and my knees knocked together as
measured out his feed. So far had
escaped the notice Of the dog, and l was
backing toward the corral gate, inwardly
congratulating myself on my fortunate
escape, when I heard a yelping bark
about as loud as the chirp Of an English
sparrow, and ons of these chihuahua
chiquitas came bounding across tho yard
making leaps that measured at least Blk
inches in length. He looked 50 ridiculous
that burst out laughing, whereat he
stopped barking and began to wag his
tliputian tan:and frisk about hike rat
learned afterward that he was the only
canine about the place, and his owner
has the reputation all along the frontier
of being confirmed practical joker
Cor. Philadelphia Times. >..% - -
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Tho Daily Papers in China.

There are many newspapers in China,
but they are stale, always. Their circu-
lation is small, because the people, as a
rule, don't like to read. The news of the
day is circulated at the tea-drinking
shops in all the cities where the people
congregate in the evening. a few who
have read the daily papers do the talk
ing, the others gathering around to hear
the news, and all commenting upon
whatever is of interest.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Observatories Working at Specialties.

Our principal observatories all work at
specialties. At Harvard the relative mag
nitude of the stars is the chief object Of
study; at Princeton, spectroscopy; at AL
legheny observatory, the dark part of the
solar spectrum and the effect of the in
visible heat rays on the earth; at the Ma
Honal observatory, positions and orbits
Of satellites: at Cincinnati, double stars;
at Chicago, Jupiters surface, and at Al
oany and Yale, pcrfecting naaps Of the
heavens.-New York Sun.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Pursuits That Injure the Eyesight.

An eminent German oculist-Dr. Fl.
Cohn-has made extensive researches
into the effects of study and microscopic
labor on the eyes, and he concludes that
reading and writing are much more
likely to produce shortsightedness and
otherwise impair the sight than watch
making and other minute industries.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Thrifty Habits of Working People.

The work people of Massachusetts
have developed economic habits, over ~
per cent. of all the individuals in the
state having bank accounts. There are
thirty-two cooperative banks in the state.
philadelphia Record.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Where London Gets Her Buttor.

1t is stated upon good authority chat
more than one-haf of the fresh butter
consumed in the fashionable quarters OF
London is imported from France. Dairy
ing in both England and Ireland is not a
profitable industry at present, and the
future outlook is far from encouraging.
-Boston Budget,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Willow I,eayes Disguised az Tea.

Tea drinkers will be interested in the
statement that 100000 pounds Of willow
leaves disguised as tea were shipped to
America from Shanghai last year-and
this notwithstanding a law to prevent
such importatons.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

Missionaries are welcomed in Corea.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

south Carolina Railway.
4 Nommencing on Sept 9th, 1885, Passenger
" Trains will run as follows until fur
thernOtice:
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for SPRING GOODS, the balance Of my
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
Stock of WINTER DRY GOODS, CLOTH

ING and SHOES will be sold at prices to
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

The balance of Henry Kohns Immense
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astonish you. have carried over too many

heavy goods, and as I want to make room
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02
Schemes of Pension Agents.

There are indications of a purpose to
make an effort in Congress this winter to
increase the pension list. At Terre Haute,
Ind, on Wednesday a meeting of vete-
rams adopted a resolution in favor OF Civ
ing pension OF So a month to every SOL
der and sailor who served sixty days or
more in the civil war, and SIP month to
widows and s. a month to children of such
soldiers or sailors.
1t is hardly probable that Congress
would respond favorably to "a resolution
OF this kind. About all Of the veterans
who would get the pension are fully aole
TO take care Of themselves, and doubtless
are taking care OF themselves. 1t is
pretty certain that they are not as
anxious 10 have pensions as the
pension agents are TO have such
pension law passed. 1t is difficult to say
however, what Congress viii do in pen
sion matters. Politicians are so afraid OF
the soldier vote that they are willing to
favor almost any pension measure. 1t
would not be surprising, however,
II the people should get tired
after awhile Of having unjust bur-
dens saddied upon them mainly that
pension agents may fiji their pockets.
When they wake up to the fact of what
the pension agents are doing, it is prob
able that their representatives will Iegis-
late as their judgments dictate and not
for the purpose Of pleasing any particular
class OF voters.
These claim agents have found out an
other thing which may take millions Of
dollars out OF the treasury. tits that
there is an old statute Of 1885 which has,
by some oversight, never been repealed,
IT was made for the oenedt Of widows Of
soldiers who served in Indian wars. The
claim agents now interpret this law to
give the widow OF a solder who died in
ia serviceof the United otates, of wounds
received while IN the service, sum
equal 10 half her husbands nav for i've
years. The pension AUTHORITIES are
not prepared to say whether this interpre-
tation IA good law or not The chances
are that it will be held good, and as there
are about $4,000 widows who would be en-
titled TO compensation it can lie readily
seen that the pension agents at Washing
ton are preparing for pretty big picnic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02
Southern Trndc.

Baltimore is beginning to understand
that the surest way to secure a fair share
of the trade of the South is to establish
lines of steamships between that city and
southern ports. At a meeting OF Balti-
more merchants a few DAYS ago, for the
purpose Of securing subscriptions to os-
tablish line OF steamers between that
city and Charleston, this point was COM
mented on at considerable length. The
only Southern line OF steamships which
Baltimore has is that to this city, and
there is no doubt that the owners of it
dnd that it paws.
There 10 no reason why the Baltimore
merchants should not have very much
larger Southern trade than they have.
Tley have the capital to carry large stocks
and ought to be able 10 sell as cheaply as
any other city.
Philadelphia is beginning again to look
after Southern trade. Her merchants see
that the South is rich held, and IS be-
coming richer every year. They are prac-
tically shut out from 1t, however, because
they have NEGLECTED. IT.
New York has the bulk Of the trade Of
the South, for the reason. mainly, that
she has been making every exertion to get
it for years. She has steamship lines to
all the leading Southern ports, and they
are all prosperous lines. It is much
cheaper to send freight by water than by
rali, and the cities which have the steam
snip lines are certain TO do the bulk of the
southern trade
What Philadelphia and Baltimore
ought to do is to help the south Atlantic
States to secure the necessary apprOpria-
tions for the improvement of their haroors
and then establish steamship lines to
southern ports. the trade of the south is
small now compared to what it Will prob
ably be ten years hence. The mines OF
the South, particularly the iron mines,
are Just beginning to be developed. The
development OF The south s mineral and
agricultural wealth, 10 say nothing Of the
increase in her manufactures, is certain
TO more than double her trade with the
North in a very few years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02
The Colonel,s Happy Thought.

Col. Sumpter Nc Bride, OF Austin, has been
spending several weeks in New York. few
days ago, being IN need of some money. he an
piled to Broadway bank to cash draft.
NV hat Is your nance" asked the paying
teller.
col. sumpter Mcbride, SIT, of Austin,
Travis county, Texas
~ on wal. have 10 be identified, Colonel"
This WAS something The Colonel had not ia
ken INTO consideration. He knew o. nobody
who could IDENTIFY him, and was about to
leave the bans when happy thought occur
red to him. He reached into breast peck
ct and brought out photograph of himself
and, holding II under the nose of the bank Of
iciat, said. There, sir, I guess tina. settles
It.
"Of course, that's your photograph; but
how does that Identify you2"
"Well. sir. will you please tell me how
could have my photograph taken II wasn't
mvsclt2N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02
BRIGHT BITS.

NV II AZ % re the last teeth that Gomez asked
q teacher Of her class In uhv.loIO-v False
teeth, num- replied q boy VINO had just
Waeed up on the back seat-t'hristtan PeJt8-
teT.
,.5f,,rp ,.b.i.+. , to,,o- ,,.,,,,~,,,i
with arthda bananas. Haven't bananas
con rlYuted to the tan OF enough men without
beHG admitted To- this new avenue OF mis-
chlet --B9StoA TrQaNcri8t.
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srro.t, ~ - W. W. "a - a..
NJ lots ,,fonr r. -, Ky ~. t ~ 'tb,s ~
,l ~, 49, 90 80" NV 7'oioou ~ ,,''' ~
none Of them ever paul. Ruon fls3,ch.
AMOR .,.,,y .r,,,. ,-.,-,. r,.,.. r,.,,.t,,. ~
+bra. 20 az '.ooh ',.ON W 'lo9 ~,
do. ,i 10 'i, ~ i'"l7 Oi p. i,,'I ~, W.
vou,-. IL, 1''' % w "e'o :" J is,, ,t''
b.,. 80 i,-'' an t"o57 10 ia'''.
'f,trr-,-- o'',,t ''''-'' 7""'i ''A0 9''
THEY We're talking Of Mrs. Benton, who
affects the extremes Of evening uress. Il
very fonJ Of Grsss ~ ~ u,' an fbe ~
tra.r lLa H.. joo,.i'i ~ ,Ss "a 81 .,
'p'
"N ny Palette, old boy, SAID Robinson,
heart ny. where have you been lately out Of
town sly as" replied Palette, been up
along the line Of he Hudson painting little
olts OF scenery trees, ROCKS, ami hat sort OF
thing, know" "Ah. ar! Patent medicine
ads, suppose. Ven 7 r5 Tunes.
1r,.,,.s,.,.. ..t, ,,-.-.... J.. -. ..,.
man asleep on his b0X. and want to play
Joke 90 as an Albany man did. 90 up and
slam the carriage door, smile at the magma
ry wonl IN inside, and as the driver wakes up.
say, Home % hlm rather s. arply. us
dollars TO doughnuts ne drives o1.-Ereaange.
AT.Turv .,.,o ,,o-, ,,,,,,b o.,,,,,,,,l ,, +t,..
,,oI a.r e. -, 80 't.V 9'u 'V'.nuJ
.,Vb,fs t 81 y. annoy Suce 10 me-
..y , , w ~. , p ,.l ..
WASN'T ASK o,s, d 80 many n bo lo3L.n question:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02

All" said smith. a commercial traveller.
10 group Of friends, II was witness to
sight just before leaving Chicago." And then
he tOld how ne had seen poor German immi-
grant with his wife and fauivof eight yellow
haired children. how he had become interest
ed lu them, and had learned that they had left
their native and TO sect a home n III North
west. He was touched with the tenderness
OF the father and saw him purchasing apples
for the children. All the family except the
father had taken their seats on TIE train and
ne wa just making change on the platform
for his small purchase when the train began
TO move out of the station. He made a rush
for &C., slipped and then. before the eyes Of the
poor family md other hOrror-sjruck passeu-
gcf-. his head was taken of by the cars.
smiths friend were much affected. ana it
was decided 10 take up a purse TO- the poor
wild Nv and tatherless children, and this was
speedily done and neat sum presented to
Smith TO be forwarded. He, with tears in his
os es, said:
MY friends, I thank you, but ! can conceal
1t no longer. That train took OF the rest OF
the man, and he still Ives
smith will not travel this week. tie Is laid
up for repairs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02
The Committce on Coinaoo

The Washington Stqr saws that it is
settled that Mr.. Bland is to have the chair
mauship of the Committee on Coinage.
Weights and Measures. II also says that
Mr.. Bland and other silver men are now
doing all they can to have the committee
made up wholly OF the friends OF silver
ON the other hand a strong pressure is
being brought to bear upon Mr.. Carlisle
10 frame the committee SO that It win
give expression to the views expressed by
the President in his message.
Mr.. CSrlise's p0aitiOn il not an enylahle
one. II is very clear, however, that ne
ha, no right to make up the committee so
as to obstruct Legislation with regard to
silver. What he ought to 10 and what
doubtless ne will do 10 to so make up the
committee as 10 facilitate the gcttiue of
the SILVER question before the House at
the earliest possible moment. and in such
a shape as will afford both the opponents
and advocates of silver an opportunity
for "a free and fun expression of their
views. There ia no doubt that the silver
meH propose 20 secure all the advantages
they can before the tight begins. IL is for
the speaker 70 see That both sides have
fair treatment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-02
OLD POLITICAL TRICKS.
How CongreFsmen Catch the Granger
Vote.
Fr911 a Washington Letter..

Fr9n, a Washington Letter.
Some curious features of clectioneerug
methods come to the surface here. A party Of
politicians were sitting together the other
evening. when some OF them BEGAN to chan
Mr., Neeee about the methods by whiohhe car
rcd ais district which has very lsege
granger vote. Neere, according TO the ac-
counts given by these gentlemen. dOned his
beaver collar ana store clothes, ana dressing
nim7tu ID farmer costume with breeches ma
ms bpots and buck board vehicle. made
canVR $ which laugh the hearts Of he farm
ers ap1 carried the district for the Democrats
aga S CT a former Republican majority OF 1900
That reminds me" said Judge Thomau,
VINO was one of the party, "of my friend HUI,
OF ONO, and the way he carried "A Republican
ago.
Mr. Hill happening to be one Of the party
ana making no objection TO fhoman'a re
marks, the Judge continued, saying;
II was travelling IN that part OF ONO max
lng some speeches, and when came ~ Hll's
town naturally went up TO MS office 20 see
MIN. As | re ched the door l saw standing
near very dilapidated ana aged buggy, the
seal broken down at one end, and the horse
apparently broken down at both ends. Gong
up 70 Hill's room, | found him sitting there
h3iless and CoaJless ana cularess, havseCd N
ms mar and his breeches IN his boots. He was
discussing politics Win a couple OF granger
friends. he was Us borough a Countrymau
IN appearance a. YOU could p0ssb'y imagine,
and quite the reverse Of the polished, wen
dressed gentleman who sits Just besIde me-
mere. lie invited me to a seat, which found
uncut ma accepting, by reason Of the accu-
mnla ION of dust upon every article OF iurnl-
ture IN the once.
"'Great heavens, HIM. SAID, when his
granger friends had disappeared, what does
TINS mean: You look Ike a scare crow. Why
don { you 20 out and dress yourself up aud
black your boots, put on a collar and make
Yourself respectable" My dear fellow said
Hiil' rs he deposited h s muddy boots on the
'hce table aud leaned back YEARLY. 1 am
making my canvass. If I should black my
boots and follow your advice IN other par
ueuiars ! should never see Washington again
a. member Of Congress from this district.
This Is Republican district, but If my clothes
aud buggy last week longer and my horse
don't die shall carry it, Aud he did carry
IL, although the Republican majority against
MIN was several Thousand