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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25
Captured by LynC1lcrs,

1t now appears probable that DR.. II.
g. Powell of Rocky Mount, n. c., who
shot and killed William Sharpe on Sat
urday of last week, has been lynched.
Powell was arrested ut the time, and it
was at first reported that while the
Sheriff was taking him to jail he was
met on the road by a number of Pow
ellis friends, who compelled his release.
Now it is stated THAT while officer Az
rington was taking Powell to Edge
court County Jail in buggy he was
met on the road three miles from Rocky
Mount by body Of masked men, who
demanded the prisoner, saying they
wanted to lynch him. Arlington at
first refused to deliver his prisoner over
to the maskers, but was forced to do so,
and not only gave up the prisoner, but
also the buggy. Nothing has since
been learned of Powell, and What the
maskers did with him is not known.
Powell was L strong Democrat, and his
victim was the son Of j. j. Sharpe. who
was elected on the Republican ticket ut
the last election to the Legislature Of
North Carolina from Nash County.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25
i Bad Change.

\ gentleman in Sumter had a wooden
house, which was built on high brick
pillars. He was afraid that al earth
Quake shock would shake the house
from off the pillars, and last week had
workmcn to take the pillars down, for
the purpose Of putting it on wooden
supports. The temporary props put
under it were not strong enough to
support the weight of the building, and
the house fell to the ground with Il
crash, the force breaking it up COM
pletely, so that it must be rebuilt en-
tirelv. 1t is presumed that he now
wishes that he had taken the risk of the
uuakes.-Florencc Times.
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a Card.
Editor Times 01lG DemOc7Ut::

i
Permit me to correct the statement
in TIE TINES AND DEMOCEAT of the
18th to the effect that "the value of
the hay consumed in Orangeburg Coun-
ty the greater part Of which is brought
from the North is enormous. 1t is
millions Of dollars annually" The cir
Culation Of such Il statement will br, if
not arrested most damaging to the
reputation Of our farmers for thrift.
suppose it was inadvertently allowed to
get in your columns. am pretty sure
that there have been received at this
depot not over fifteen ears Of hay,
the average price of which is $223, be
ing Il total OF say $3,3I5. This includes
receipts for turpentine workers who
buy all forage. The total annual re-
ceipts of hay in Charleston for 1850 t.
was 46,S0O bales worth S55.GW. This
for distribution over several counties
| am sure that $500 will cover cost OF
hay used here by livery men and sold.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

CONFERENCE.-THE committee Of ar
rangements having in charge the enter
tainment Of the members of the Metho-
dist Conference soon to assemble in our
town have secured homes for nearly all
who are expected to attend. Only about
a dozen more places are needed and it
is hoped these will be secured before
the expiration of the present week.
Most of our people have responded
generously and in becoming manner
to the requests of the committee for
places.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

\ COEEECTION.-ln our paragraph
lust week. in reference to hay con-
sumcl in Orangehurg County in should
have read 'thousands" instead Of mil
lions" We have no doubt but that
those who read it understood this and
made the necessary correction. Our
thanks are rendered IL however, for
calling our attention to the error, but
we are still of the opinion that not Il
pound of foreign hay should be sold in
our county. Every pound that is need
ed bv our people can he raised right
within our own borders and it should
be done. 1t is much better to keep the
$500 at home than to send it OF.
Don't I'll" think so?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

EDITORS IN NLUCK.-Politics and mat
rimony have played havoc with the ed
itorial fraternity Of this State this year.
Five of the brethren have drawn mat
rlmonial prizes during the year, and the
following brethren are members of the
present State Senate: Colonel Thomas
T.. Crews. editor of the Laurensville
Herald: General II. r. Hemphill, editor
Of the Abbeville Medium: Colonel E. 3.
Murray, editor Of the Anderson 1ntelli-
sencer: Mr.. E. j. Kennedy, editor of the
Chesterfield Advertiser, and Mr.. G. &.
Alexander, of the Camden Journal.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25
RO,ycSyillc Dots.
TOWNSVILLE, s. C., NOV. q, 1856.
Editor Times ami Democrat:

TOWNSVILLE, S. C., Nov. %, 1886.
Editor Times ami Democrat:
The dormant pen Of your occasional
correspondent has been bidden arise
and work again after long and quiet
sleep, to tell of few pleasant realiZa-
tions coupled with several amusing CO.
incidents. Our people are delighted
with the pleasant showers, and many
farmers are taking advantage of them
and sowing their fall crops of grain
We are still having slight Shocks. The
new and handsome residence OF MIR
John 'r. Robinson, now nearing com.
pletion, received slight damage to the
pillars from some of the last shakes.
There are quite Il collection OF dudes
(simon-pure thoroughbreO around here
now, and they kicked up quite a dust
with their unmanageable steeds during
the drouth, so much so that 4 petition
to his Honor, the Mayor, was talked or
but little shower came up and quelled
the awful fume which was darkenlnS
our hitherto bright and peaceful horl'
Zon.
The old Edisto, which has been low
for so long, is now on boom, and those
who have been boasting of their expert
fishing can try their hands now, and
see if they don't 60 home like some that
went fishing not long since, and hating
snakes and loving rum, they took along
some of the best quality, agreeing to
take Il sip after every bite. After
awhile bites became numerous, fish
none and liquor gone, however they
didn't murmur. but thought like the
man driving the OK cart of apples to
market and on reaching the top OF a
very high hill the cart came uncoupled
down went the apples to the very bot
tom of the hill. The driver stood in a
swoon, till a man came along on horse,
back and said: "Why don't you curse"
He replied: "Ah, stranger, that's a case
cussin' won't touch" Another Of my
friends went on squirrel hunt a few
afternoons ago, and after walking
about two miles came across ferocious
little alligatorin in his path which showed
fight. The hunter forgot he had 4 gun
dropped it and went home, but along
the way he managed to kill one with a
chunk. Still another fellow, through
curiosity, went to the scene Of battle
and found the supposed gator to be
large pike which weighed two and d
half pounds net.
There are said te be three black.
smiths who will open shops here short,
ly. Their motto must be "compet!tion
the life of trade"
Mr.. +. T. r.. Smoak has his engine il
operation again. The sound Of the
whistle is familiar to lis. 0. X. &.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

STILL QUAKING.-Old mother earth
is still on the quake in these parts. ,Sev-
eral distinct earthquake shocks have
been felt in our town during the past
week. They were very slight, and the
hope is entertained that they are about
to cease altogether.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

Corn CRIB BURNT.-Some evilly dis
posed person burnt the corn crib of
Peter Caldwell, colored man living on
Mr.. ID. G. Sturkie's plantation in the
Fork, last Monday night. Peter, who
is al industrious. hard working man,
lost all his corn, fodder, cotton seed, &c,
by the fire. 1t is supposed that some
envious person, jealous of Caldwell's
success, took this means to inJure him.
We sincerely hope that the rascal who
did the dastardly deed will be caught
and punished.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25
The Proposal.

1t happened at a hotel not far from
the Treasury building. He was man
Of serious intentions and numerous at
tentions. and she was rich and we'd
dable. Monday night he was there,
and they sat in the hall under the STAIR
way. 1t was nook for lovers. There
wasn't a soul in sight, and he thought
his golden opportunity had arrived.
Down he Topped on his knees and
clasped her hand.
"Dear one" he whispered, not very
loud, but loud enough, 81 have loved
you with the whole strength and ardoI
of Il mans nature, when it is aroused by
all that is pure and good and lovely i'll
woman, and l can no longer restrain
my pent up feelings. / must tell YOU
what is III my heart and tell you that
never yet has woman heard from my
lips thesecrcts that are throbbing in my
heart and"
Just then rustic was heard on the
stairs above them, and a card fastened
to t d swung down and dangled
not m, = =. than two inches from the
lovers nose. On it were these porten-
tious words II am something of Il
liar myself" Then the awful truth
flashed upon him and he fled. AS he
went out of the door, sixteen girls at
the head of the stairs sent sixteen
laughs out into the damp night air
after him. lie makes no love in hotels
now.-Washington Critic.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

Any person sending us five new sub
srribcrS and $50 will receive Tie
TINES AND DEMOCRAT one year, and
any person sending us ten new sub
scribcrs and $500 will receive TILE
TIMES AND DEMOCRAT and the "Wcck-
" News and Courier" one year. Try
to get up Il club of ten and you will bt
surprised how easy you can accomplish
n
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

THE LUTHERAN FAIR.-TEe Luther,
an Fair opened lust night at Ways Han
with pretty fair attendance OF young
folks. 1t will be open again to-nlght
and tomorrow night, and we hope a
large crowd will be present. Dinner
viii be served to-day and tomorrow at
the usual hours.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

TO TIE LAnlE>.--MrS. l.. NJ. Smoak
brgs to inform her friends and the
public generally that her stock Of Mil
iinrrv and Fancy GooHs this season is
the largest and handsomest she has
ever offered. She receives 4 great va
rictv of flowers and novelties all
through the season, and I'LL orders en-
trusted to her will receive prompt and
careful attention. Prices to suit the
times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

LET me impress the fact upon you
that whenever in need OF something
rc;tl pretty or useful for Il present for
any occasion, You will find that Jos.
Eros is the place for goods like Albums,
Work Boxes Desks, Frames. Pictures,
Books, Music FolioS. SilverWarc, fine
China and Glassware, largest variety "l
Duits and Toys. Candies. Stationery,
etc. BE on The safe side by calling ut
Jos. Eros. Candies special price to
st DrpE ppuprS
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

DEATH OF AN EXCELLENT YOUNG
MAN.-NIr. Walter Kinard. of the Fork,
a most excellent young man died a
short time ago. He was strict mem
ber of the Baptist Church, and was an
active helper in all good work: At the
time Of his death he was about twenty
three Years old.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

IF to see is to believe. it will be only
your fault if you don't call at Jos. Eros
and be convinced that it is the place to
get almost anything in the way of fan
cymd Christmas goods at earthquake
prices. of the following goods | have
certainly the largest stock and variety,
Toys, Dolls, Wagons, Eclocipcdcs, Pic
turc Frames, Books. Music, Albums,
WorkbOxes, China, Glass and Silver
ware, more Christmas and New Year
cards and prcttier than ever. Don't fail
to call at Jos. Eros also for Raisons,
Figs. Nuts. etc
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

GONE TO THE LEGIsLATURE.-Gen.
J. F. Izlar, Senator, and Messrs. 0: Fl.
OFT, J. II. Dukes, II. NJ. Raysor, z. G.
Dantzler and NJ. Jones, Representa-
tives, went up to Columbia last Tues
day morning to take their seats IN the
Legislature which convened on that
day. These are all good and true men,
and we are satisfied that the very best
interests of our County and State will
be looked after by them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

When you are looking for Fireworks
and other Christmas doings, bo sure to
call on Charlie DrunSon and he will
save you at least 20 per cent.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25
f. A. SCIIFFLEY. Postmaster.

In accordance with the Constitution
of the State, the General Assembly met
at y NJ. Tuesday in Agricultural Hall,
Hon. Jas. +. IZlar in the chair.
The Senate organized by the election
of II. y. Gaillard as Clerk on the nine
teenth ballot, \. ID. Goodwin as Read
ing Clerk, l.. T. Levin rs Journal Clcr';
and L. r.. Marshall as Sergeant alarms.
No other business was transacted.
In the House, Hon. James Aldricl
occupied the chair. Hon. James
Simons was elected Speaker by lOl
votes against Mr.. 5. Pope, who received
II votes. Mr. John r. Sloan, Sr., was
unanimously elected Clerk; also, Mr.,
John ID. Brown, Scrgeant-at-Arms and
Mr.. r. NJ. Anderson, us Reading Clerk
No other business was transacted.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

WIEN A MAN ACTS DISHONESTY.
We commend the following to mer-
chants and clerks: \ man violates the
laws of honor when he takes advantage
of another's unskillfulncss or ineXperi-
ence, or the technicalities Of the law to
impose on him. 4 MAN acts dishonOr-
ably when he does not make sacrifices
to pay his debts promptly, when he at
tempts to raise the market price on
another buyer; when he sell, below the
market price to get away lis neighbor's
customers; when he is unmindful OF
favors; when he does not allow his
clerks and dependents to share in his
prosperity, and in all cases when ne
does acts which. if thoroughly under
stood, would tend to lower him in the
estimation of his customers or of any
good man.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

GIN HOUSE BUENED.--The gin house
and contents, including several bales of
cotton, Of Mr.. T. NJ. Parler, at Parler's,
was totally destroyed by an accidental
/. fire on the 18th instant. The fire broke
out about three o'clock in the after
noon and soon reduced the building
and contents to ashes. Mr.. Parlers
loss is quite heavy, but he has gone to
work Immediately to replace the pro-
perty destroyed. Such pluck as Mr..
Parler exhibits can't bc kept down by
fire,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

The attention of our readers is di-
reted to the advertisement OF Mum Il
Co., patent solicitors, in another col
umn. Their name is familiar to patent
ees througout the country. In conne:-
tion with the publication of the Scienti-
fic American for the past forty years.
they have made the drawings and speci-
tications for more than one hundred
thousand inventions, and their facilities
for obtaining patents were never better
than now.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

THE TINES AND DEMOCRAT for sale
at T. G. Hubbell'S.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

PAY Your TAXEs-We beg to re-
mind our readers that the time toI
paying taxes expires on the 18th Of De
cember, and Treasurer Albergotti IN.
forms us that not more than one-halt
of the taxes have been paid. Towards
the last there will be great rush, and
you may he crowded out. So you had
better settle at once.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. J. B. O'Neal Hol-
loway, of Pomaria, S: c., will remove
from that place with his family to our
county in few weeks and settle on
the place he bought last Spring in the
Santee section. Mr.. Holloway is q
young man Of brains and energy, and
Just the kind we need to build Up our
waste places. We extend him warm
welcome in advance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

TRUE FRIENDSInP.-The trueSt gain
OF friendship is in being Il friend, rath-
er than in having Il friend. Only he
who knows how to be Il friend unset
fishly and mswcrvingly, knows what
Il true friendship is, or knows what a
true friendship is worth. lie whose
chicfcst heart CRY is, | must have q
friend is not likely to obtain his wisl,
in this DIRECTION: nor is he probably
worthy OF being loved aS u friend. But
he who says. with i'll his heart. will be
4 friend, whatever it cost is likely to
compass his hearts desire SO far; and
he may also gain friend far worthiel
and dcarer than any he ever dreamed
of.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

Ginger Snaps at Z. C. Hubbells.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-11-25

STORMS IN DECEMBER.--Prof. Foster,
the meteorologist, predicts great storms
extending from the 18th to the 11th OF
December. These storms will be much
of the same nature astLe great blizzard
Of last January. Heavy snow and high
winds will greatly impede railway
travel and he advises the railroads to
prepare for hlockadcS that will Occurin
the Western States. There will be ener-
getic electrical disturbances that will
much effect telegraph and telephone
ives. He suggests that many lives
anu much property can be saved from
loss by making preparations for the
severe weather Of the storm period.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-02
The Yankee In south America.

The citizen of the United States is sur.
rriSed AMI disappointed to tin how small a
part his great country i playing in the lifa
OF the eastern coas, IT South America from
Cape st. Rogue to Cape Horn The Yankee
co,ony III the various cities consists almost
exclusively of those corrected with the
legations AMI con,ula,es--a mere handful Of
IN iiyidaals There are some few engaged
in business of various kinds, with now and
chen clergyman, ship chandler, naturalist,
professor, or dentist, and tho officers of the
United States ships in the different harbors
are an important element.
The triumphs of American enterprise are
more OF the past than the present You
will still see Baldwin locomotives and old.
fashioned cars on some of thu railroads,
though the 10 oOmDtives are fast being sup.
planted by those imported from England
ami Germany, and the cars ar made in the
country itself Stephenson horse cars hold
their own. anil some of the companies are
managed By Americans, who have mn,le
considerable money out o. them In Rio
tn New York ferry.boat, ply across tho
bay. The Bel ehplone il generally used,
but the mana cement is now principally in
the control o. local organizations Agricul.
tural implements and sewing machines from
the United States have a very good sale and
Wahham watches also find purcha .ers. Tho
great life Insurance companies of Now York
have their advertisements over tho country
AMI as their Offices are in lar 20 and cLlbo
rate buildings it Is to be suppoel they are
doing profitable business -RupnnS .iyrpy
Cor. Bo>ton Advertiser.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-02
The Manufacture nf na,. sails.

The manufacture of base balls in this
| country has become an important Industry,
AMI an ingenious one. too AZ ording TO tho
description given Of the pro e,s. First.
! there is q little hard rubber ball. around
which there is wound u stron, blue coarse
yarn. and, when this reaches q pres xbed
size it is firmly wrapped with white We
netian yarn. The ball, are now placed in
an oven and baked until the moisture il
taken out of them AMI they nrc reduced in
size, this making them solid They are then
coated with cement, viii Gauges the balls
to retain their SHAPE, and they can not be
knocked crooked
After this comes some fine blue yarn ami
around the whole is placed in' white gilling
twin. Tho ball, are weighed each to hive
Il certain weight, and the covers are put on,
these being made OF the best horse hide.
II consists Of two pieces each cut ia the
shape Of the figure : By bending one Sec
ton one way AMI the othtr in an opposite
direction. complete cover is obt iined.
This is a simple and eiTcctual substitute for
the former method Of covering with four
picces of leather. Now York sun
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-02

saletE- 81 the stree. With had l-ou-a. hel
there must still lead out Of it. ua,,-- z9-l4
ensAaltInent had been at work
In be- haste and excite.nen. .r.a-ej
ore street. after another with u Iittip
upon The right one, AMI. in fat, tl.Iuwin.,
several Of them more than on q b.ttre ~
eosuizing her mistake Ifu batitsrl ,lay-,
hight, She felt that all wuull L., we'll. tie
adventure would have been delightful: but
here, with the clocks striking eight in tie
darkness, made more perplexins bv tbs
nunherless lights, without 4 single German
wori IN h'r vocabulary, il wa> anythin,
but comfortable AMI pleasant. Des
perate at ltngth, when the SCh,o,stgass..
really seemed % vanish our Of existence, She
acco>tet woman and aSkel her way IN
English The woman slnilal. al shook hrr
bead 1t was Of no Use asking the way
Loaoiy understood her She MS hungry
ami colt AMI faint II seemed Ia her thar
she dad been hunting for the Sch.o>>tsasse
Tor hours, and might continue in Tat oecti-
patton all night ii 40 one cam, e. her aid.
There were the droschkaS. 70 Ia sure
drawn up in long lines, waitins for laSsen-
gers who never seemed 10 arrive. the drivers
wrapped in tlsir blankets. smoking or
sleeping cOntentellv: but she dared
not take one, even il she could have rlai,
the driver understand who're she wished To
60 At that tinIe She dill not know that a
Drt>iea droschka Is as safe as ones roof
tree. At last she paused in her mad AMI
deSpalrins haste 10 bag help of a gentleman
with his wife upon his arm They stopped
aud listened, regarding her coapaS >ionat elv.
They answered her in hrull German, and
she replied in efrusive English. IL saenied
10 her that the woman began 70 regard her
with suspicion, 10 question if She were a
begsar, or what. The man opened his
purse Nio.et shook her heal. and the tears
sprang into her eyes Il have lost NV
way, she persisted III | coull find the
terrace. should b. all right. know the
way well from there" While shs spoke,
somebody else stpppl and listened, ar
rested 10y her voice
Violet Violet somebody sail, close ut
her elbow; and Violet answered..
"Oh, John. John, is it YOU
"feN, It Is !. foanl | couldn't live
without you' And Violet was in hi,
arms safe and happy and tho German gen
teinan ami his wife smiled at each Other
ami at Violet, who no longer saw anybody
in the crowded square hut John Dabney.
Mary y. Prescott in liarper'S Bazar
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-02


ht inmtkn with It,k .untllIo, Tan'aS KY
We-I ~, lust river strnmrrs iui NJ. Al.
sueilur, trrru Cove springs, Jnrksonvill,
and all pOlnt- Notth East aul West, aud with
AZ uNrT -tctm,r RI Ter south Florida \ is1
VIII the IVit NcrW iron steamer cit, u
FitHlht, hud steamship tHy at Monticello,
for Charleston, New York tiuatun rhin,"l
fiB uiu
Mai tra,ua make closr connection hutn ways
~ !. /. H. witty .at Jacksonville win At.
iaut.C 'uu1i liuC, Fast Nail,
~ Gath'svlll with through Pullman sheep
cts over ~atanuuh tiuiidu n Wc-trinlt's tor
N"w otl"tn-, &C. tHt k,ys Pensacola, st,nn.
nt". Alh ny, auntgnmcry, Louisville, 81.
Lhtis Hnd AL points W,st
At bcain with Florida Halfway and SavIyu
tiun Co.. aud llaCk~ lUi silver -priugs.
~ Lrr~ht.rg with the ~ johns anu LAX,
tustl. diNl-tun OF the tlptitn southern tail
ellA Aui Iuut- uu Lak,t iiutIIs aud grimm
To-. point. un Lakes
~ P"mhprtuu's Ferry with south flofidn
R'y tor IHkrlhnt, FiIuph, kt-Himmo, harrow,
prt tndu, sanford, IurkrriUw uud Fort Ded.
3. tUNANI, -. BiuINWEII
General Manager trn'l FUSS. Agent
4. &. tuwhS, Gent TRAY. AIT.