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ceorria Pine THAT Bears Acorns.

Captain John L. Martin, q promi-
nent citizen of Johnston county, Geor-
gia, has shown the editor Of the Wash
ington, Ga. Recorder an acorn which
grew on pine tree. Says the Recorder:
Near his plantation home, which is
situated eight or ten miles from this
place, stands the tree-a simonpure
pine-which bears the unnatural fruit.
The tree is an ordinary, medium size
specimen of the kind, and to person
standing twenty steps away, would at
tract no special attention among the
others standing thickly grouped about.
A nearer inspection, however, would
reveal it's remarkable identity. Thick
ly perched upon every twig and bow
are to be seen these acorns, varying in
size the same as they flourish on their
parent stem, the oak. Interspersed
here and there upon the tree are the
original pine burs. Captain Martin
considers it most remarkable freak OF
nature, and he is certainly correct. He
can form no plausible reason for the
amalgamation and cannot in any way
account for the hybrid state thus es.
tablished. The tree, with the acorns
on it, is there to show for itself, and
the Captain will take pleasure in show
iug it to any one vino would like to see
the wonderful curiosity.
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List of Letters.

List of unclaimed letters and postal
cards remaining in Post Office at Or
angeburg, $. C., for the week ending
March, 6, 1886:
Mrs. Ann Adams, Miss Daller Basker,
Mrs. Susanna Bacon care a. l.. Myers,
Mrs. Besly, Abrem Brown, Ben Brown,
Asbery Collar, Miss George G Clarkson
care Simon Thomas, Boney Dempsy,
London Glover, Miss W. D. Hook,
Richard Hopkins, O. S. Haigler, Mrs.
Elizabeth Heare, Mrs. Catherine Hooy-
er, Miss Elvirer Harrison care Daniel
Helerbrand, W. R. Jeffcoat, Wesly
Murphy care r. NJ. Sineman, Mrs.
Tomas Mitchell care Adam Rickenback-
er, Miss Mary Murra, Richard McBeth
colored, William Merabean, Miss Helen
Mccormick, Miss Mary More, Adam
Phelps, j. w. Pooser, L. A. Phillips,
James Richardson, Miss Annie Reeves,
J. L. Rast, Geo. G, Robinsof. Leddle
Spright (2), Toney Sherard, 4. T. Stro
man, D. D. Stack, John Webb, Georgl5a
Wright. Rev. Wotford White, MISS NJ
L. Williams, Miss Carrie WllliamSS,
colored.
Persons calling for these Letters o.
Postal Cards will please say that they
were advertised.
F. a. SCHIFFLEY, Postmaster.
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Survivors, Meeting,

ORANeEBURG, S. c., March 8, 1886.
Editor Times and Democrat:
My attention being called to a COM
municatlon in one of the papers from
Companies "a and B" I'd Regiment of
Artillery, s. G. ", appointing Friday,
the I'd day of April next, for a meeting
of those Companies q; Blackyille, also
requesting as many members OF the
other Companies of said Regiment as
can conveniently attend to do so.
therefore, at the suggestion of quite
number of members of Companies
forming a part Of the Reg giment from
this County, would ask that such of the
officers present Of Companies &c, + and
l." would issue acall for such members
of their respective Companies, as may
lie able to attend to meet at the Court
House on some day, say Saturday, 9th
instant, to arrange for going over to
Blackville. There are number here
desirous of attending the Reunion of
the old Regiment. A. D. FRIEDRICH.
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Barbaroug,

We have been informed on reliable
authority that white woman in
Williamsburg county froze to death
during the January blizzard under most
horrible circumstances. She was about
to become mother and her husband
deliberately left her utterly alone with
out fuel or suitable bedding to face the
tcrrors of fthat awful weather. The next
morning some women of the neigbor.
hood hearing of her illness, went to her
cabin and found her and her newly born
child lying upon q pile of straw and
covered with an old quilt frozen stiff il
death. What punishment is too severe
for the brute whom she called hus'
hand ?-Watchman and Southern.
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The Negro Exodus.

CHATTANOOGA, March 2.-Agents
who have been thoroughly canvasslng
North and South Carolina for colored
emirrants say that the colorcd exodus
from the Southern States to the extreme
West has only fairly begun. at least
5000 arc reported to be now making
arrangements to leave during The present
season. Fully as many have already
gone. They say they are going because
they arc offered regular wages rs farm
hands and are becoming impoverlshed
in the South by high rents and small
bargains,
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A Valuable Tonic.

W1NNsBoRo, S. G., February "a, 1885.
MeSsrS. WeStmorezaald Bro, Green0ille,
s.. @.
During the summer and fall Of last
year was suffering with nervous dys-
pepsia, which was followed by general
debility and extreme nervous prostra-
tior. was treated by one Of Our most
eminent physicians without any per-
ceptible relief, finally he advised me to
trv your Calisaya Tonic, which 1 did
and from the first l took commenced
improving, and am happy to say that 1
am entirely relieved by the use of the
tonic, and gaining my former strength
and flesh very rapidly.
Very respectfully,
JOHN =. MATTHEWS, JR.
DR.. J. G. Wannamaker is the whole
sale agent in this city.
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An Awful Crime.

MACON. Ga, March 6.-Nine miles
from Milledgeville, Thursday evening,
Miss Carrie Rains and her niece, Miss
Ella Humphreys, were murdered, both
being shot in the neck. They were go"
ing to the house Of Frank Humphreys,
Miss Elias brothcr-in-law, and were ac-
companicd by him. Yesterday morning
he reported that the party were attacked
by four masked men. and that he was
beaten and the ladies killed. Evidence
before the corouer's jury pointed to
Humphreys lis the murderer, and he was
arrested and put III Jail. Miss Hum
phrey's body bore evidence OF her per-
son having been ravished.
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Wntcl, the LAWYERS.

To the Editor Of the Nel0s a'l6 Cou-
reir: Mr.. Tillman calls on the farmers
to hold Il convention so rs to adopt
measures to protect themselves against
everybody, and especially against their
natural enemies, the lawyers.
It is high time these gentlemen
should be curbed. They are appropri-
ating nearly all the fat offices in the
State. Nearly every Congressman, all
the Judges, very large proportion OF
the members Of the Legislature, and
many other officials are lawyers.
The subtitle wiles of these gentlemen
are apparent in the fact that two pro-
minent members of the Bar take the
ground that the University ought
not to afford free education. They
well know that with most farmers
their sons cannot receive a college
education if they have to pay for
tuition. One says: "Education not
paid for is not appreciated
We all know that, before the war, the
beneiiciaries in college (the Hampton,
Hutchison and Manning scholarships
made fine students. These gentlemen
say the poor farmer ought not to be
taxed to educate the rich. Why, who
PAYS the bulk Of taxes? The amount
appropriated to the South Carolina
College requires one who owns $1,000
to pay tax Of ten cents (or two cigars
or one drink a year, and it takes $40,
600 to produce one dollar tax. And
yet they say that this tax oppresses
poor farmers. They don't object to
free school tax, and yet the College ap-
preparation would not run the free
schools four days in the year. These
gentlemen cannot fool me; they know
that those of high education and train
ed minds run the State; and hence don't
want the sons of poor farmers to have
the only possible chance of a high edl-
cation.
AL these things must be guarded
against. Let us hold a convention and
admit none except those who are far
mers, and farmers only. Most of the
lawyers are also farmers, but these
must not be admitted. Also care
should be taken to exclude those mcr-
chants who are also farmers; for the
majority of these also own farms. Let
the convention be Of
SI1IOS-pI-PE FARMERS,
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Learn IL Trade.

An item now floating about among
the papers, says the Philadelphia Led
ger, is sufficiently explained in its
headline: Spoke six languages and
nearly starved" 1t tells Of misdirect-
ed education. If the unfortunate lin
guist had understood six trades, OF
even one, he would have been in much
less danger of starvation and he could
probably have learned six trades with
less trouble and expense that six
languages. Higher education is a very
good thing for those who can afford
the luxury, and is not incompatible
with the kind of knowledge that en-.
ables one to earn a living, but for nine
tenths of humanity the important
things is to learn, in early life, some
trade or calling that will insure sup
port, so that, whether they afterwards
learn six languages or not, they will
not be in danger of starvation.
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TIE GRAPHIC NEWS.-The Illus.
trated weekly of Cincinnati, in its
issue of March 13, will be of unusual
interest to the people of the South, as
it will publish double-page picture Of
the proposed monument to Gen. r. f.
Lee, at Richmond, Va, together with
the portrait of the lamented dead. The
testimonial to the memory of the great
commander will cost 100000, and will
he one Of the grandest in the country.
The Graphic News illustrations of it
was prepared under the supervision of
the successful sculptor, and will be a
magnificent affair. In addition, the pa
per will contain other interesting picto-
rial reading matter. For sale by all
news dealers.
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4 Horror mt IL Fire iu Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Ga, March "a fire III
the ras house Of the Augusta Factory
tonight resulted in only $1,000 loss: but
severe personal injuries and loss OF life.
\ falling wall buried thirteen men. in
stantly killing Councilman NJ. f. Hill,
and mortaly wounding Master Mechanic
w. c. Allen and John Edwards who
have since died. The others were more
or less seriously injured.
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The Lien Law Repealed in Mississippi.

The Lien LnW KcpchIcu III IISSISbItPI'
The agricultural lien law has been re-
pcaled by the Mississippi Legislature.
Its Objectionable feature was that it
authorized the mortgaging of Implanted
or growing crops. The law was made
in 1870 and to it is attributed the present
poor financial condition of the farmers
generally, who have had to mortgage
their crops in order to obtain supplies,
naYinn heavy premiums.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

\ PLEASANT OCCAsIoN.-Thc Rose
Coterie Club, composed of some of our
best young people, gave grand open
ing Soiree at Mellichamp's Hall last
Tuesday evening. Everything went
off very pleasantly, and those who par
ticipated in the festivities Of the occa-
sion had i delightful time. Mr.. ". r.
Lowman is President of the Club, and
Mr.. Fred. 1Vannamaker is Secretary.
The following was the committee of
Arrangements who got up the Soiree:
J. E. Lightfoot. B. Z. 1zlar, NJ. S. Ep-
stin, John G. Pike, Jr., Fred. Wannama-
ker,
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ORANGEBURG HEBREW BENEyC

ORANGEBURG HEBREW BENEyO-
LENT SOCIETY.-Our Hebrew fellow
citizens have recently organized a So
ciety with the above name. The fol-
lowing officers have been elected
Theo. Kohn, President; Henry kohn,
Vice-President; J. l. Sorentrue, Secre-
tary. The objects of the society are to
promote benevolence and charity to pre-
cure a place of burial and to establish
a Sunday school. The society will give
u charity ball on the 22d instant, and
with the funds realized from it and
from such aid as may be rendered by
the community they hope to achieve
these objects. Any contribution will
be thankfully received and acknow-
lodged by either of the officers above
named.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

BILL AND JOE SKETCH CLUB.--This
club which is composed of young peo'
pie of our town, will give an entertain.
ment at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday
10Th instant, at 8 o'clock, which will
consist of several short plays. We
have no doubt but that those who at
tend will have pleasant evening. Ad-
mission so, 40 and 25 cents. Tickets for
sale at Henry kohn.
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A Truth Well Put

Our farmers are manly, independent
men and know how to express and en-
force their convictions. They are not
children in leading strings. "Co-opera-
tion among farmers is not objection
able" BY no manner Of means. 1t is,
on the contrary, laudable and desir-
able. Lawyers have their bar associa-
tions, doctors have their medical socie-
ties, merchants their exchanges, arti-
sans their unions, and so on. Even
editors, neighbor, have our press as
sociation! BY all means, then, the far
mers ought to have their associations.
But don't try to make them believe
they are Ishmaelites, whose hands are
against everybody and against whom
is everybody's hand. The people begin
to suspect that such talk is not likely
to be productive of any good.-Abbe-
vile Messenger.
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Baby Carriages, Wagons and Velos-
ipedes at JOS. Eros; the best medicine
to give to baby's and children is fresh
air, baby ca:riage or Velocipede will
save YOU perhaps q doctors bill.
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PROF. David Swing, Of Chicago, says
of Sam Jones: "IIe attacks charity
balls, cards and theatres with vigOr
which is Il little like that of Paddy
who, in riotous hours, made it a rule
whenever he saw 4 head to whackit. But
Sam is so horribly strong againstRsome
heads and hearts which need plain talk
and brotherly advice that his merits
surpass his mistakes. There are SO
many balls, dramas and card games
which need a new analysis and fresh
hot rebuke that the cutting irony OF
Sam Jones may help many toimprove.'
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

ED1sTo RIFLES PICNIC.-The Com,
mittee for the arrangement of the an.
nual picnic of the Edisto Rifles was
appointed at the last regular meeting
Of the company, as follows: Lieut.. n
II. Bull, Chairman, Lieut.. w. j. De
Treville, Sergt. w. L. 1zlar, @. NJ. Sergt.
J. A. Salley, Q. Nj. Sergt. of Reg't. F. A
Schiffley, Corp'l O. r. Lowman, B. H
Moss, E. N. Scovill. On account Of the
first day of May of this year being Sat-
urday, the day for the picnic has not
been definitely fixed. The Committee
will try to arrange so that the picnic
and the annual inspection Of the COM
paIy will be on the same day. 1t will
be held at their grounds palmetto
Grove"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

For Books, Stationary and Music you
will find Eros the most reliable place,
also Albums, Desks, Workboxes,
Dressing cases and fine goods of all
dpscriptiOnS.
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MONEY TO LoAN.-Money to lend OH
Real Estate in Orangeburg County in
sums from $500 to 100000. Apply to
w. II. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law,
EarnWell. S. G..
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Z. y. LEFvENDAuL, Boot and Shoe
Maker, at Mrs. Adden's New Block.
Repairing done in the neatest manner
and on the shortest notice. Also Har-
ness Repairing done.
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"WOMEN OF TIE WAR;" recently pub
lished by the News and Courier, can be
purchased ut ". G.. Hubbells for $lOO.
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AN OUTRAGE.-We were Informed
last Saturday that some one had visited
the Baptist Church yard the night be-
fore and robbed the grave OF Miss Lula
Shuler of lot Of flowers planted on IL
by her devoted mother. The wretch
that did it must be low down IN the
scale of human degradation, and should
be severely punished if caught.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

Pure Barley Malt Whiskey, absolute
ly free from fusel oil or other injurious
ingredients. For sale only at Jas. Van
TaSSelPS
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Duffy's pure Barley Malt Whiskey
the best tonic for invalids. For sale
Only at Jas. Van Tassel's.
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Birthday and Easter Cards at Jos:
Eros. Dolls, Toys and Chinaware OF
all kinds,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

CALL and examine L. W. CantWeils
new line of Cook Stoves and Ranges,
thcy are the best in the market.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

4 fresh lot of Candies of all kinds at
Is cents per pound, only at Jos. Eros.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11
BUSINESS LOCALS .

BUSINESS LOCALS.
Cornelson's is the place to save
money.
Fresh Crackers every week at 7. &.
Hubbelrs.
Fresh Cakes every week dt T. c.
Hubbell's.
The Prettiest C;,licos at Brunson &
Dibble's.
If you want to save money go to Cor
nelson's.
Goods cheaper at Cornelson's than
ever before.
If you want a choice pig ham 60 to
Cornelson's.
Ladies and Gents Satchels at Brun-
son & Dibble's.
The nobbiest styles of Hats at Brun-
son & Dibble's.
Figs, Malaga Grapes, Raisins, &C., at
T. Z. Hubbells.
The largest assortment of Trunks at
Brunson Il Dibbles,
Blankets, Quilts and Comforts at
Brunson r nihhle's:
Highest cash price paid for raw hides
by P. 4. Lefendahl
Cornelson's Shoes are coming in, they
are pretty and cheap.
Prize boxes of all sizes and descrip-
tions at T. G. Hubble's.
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.
1000 yds Fruit of the Loom just re-.
ceived at the New York Store.
Just received a lot of fine Segars at a
reasonable price at T. G. Hubbell's.
Elegant patterns in Spring Calico
Just received at the New York Storc.
AN endless assortment of Clothing
and very cheap at Brunson Y Dibble.s.
Lace Curtains, Laces and Embroi-
deries cheapest at Brunson Il Dibble's.
Cornelson is closing out winter goods
cheap, getting ready for Spring goods.
The only irst-class Furniture, and at
low figures, to be foundis at Cornelson's.
Two hundred pairs ladies fine slip
pers just received at the New York
Store.
If you need good shoes for men, wo-
men, boys and girls, and every pair
warranted, 60 to Cornelson's.
The Heiser Hand-sewed Shoes for
gentlemen are the best, take no other.
For sale only by Brunson & Dibble.
10 thousand feet of seasoned lumber,
Flooring, Notwithstanding and Ceiling
for sale, apply at the New York Store.
It. C. Hubbell will be supplied with
the finest Fruit and Candies in the
market for the holidays. Call and see
for yourself.
T. G. Hubbell 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.
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For Brooms, Baskets, Brushes,
Bowls, Bath Bricks, Baisins, &C., 60 to
u. w. CantWcll
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p. w. CANTWELL has a large stock
of Guano tunnels which he will sell at
very low prices.
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AnEAD.-The Williamsburg Herald
has of late told a great many Nimrodic
tales, of which the following is 4 sam
pie: "Alr. W. II. Campbell, Of the Gree
leyville section, while walking along
the track of tho Central Railroad saw
three partridges on a log. Having his
gun with him, he made flank move
ment and opened on them with one
barrel. All three fell, and going to the
spot to get them, he found sixteen
birds tluttering on the ground. Not a
bird of the covey escaped, all having
been killed by the one discharge. Can
any body tell us of a more successful
shot at partridges 2"
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The EUTAWvILLE RAILRoAD.-lt is
now positively asserted that the Eu-
tawville Railroad will have its termi-
nus at or near Elloree in this county,
the proposed route across the Santee
River at Vances Ferry having been
abandoned, for the present at least.
This road will draw considerable trade
from our town to Charleston, and the
only way for us to counteract it is to
build good, hard roads to that section.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

Dark rings around the eyes Indicate
the existence of worms. Hasten to use
Shriner's Indian Vermifuge to expel
these miserable pests. 1t is a safe and
reliable agent. always use it according
to the directions, and it will do its
work well,
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LOOK OUT.-We were shown well
executed counterfeit silver dollar last
week by Capt. J. c. Bell who got it in
change from some one. The appear
ance of this spurious coin is very much
like the genuine, and we would warn
our readers to be on the look out for
them. We understand that other par
ties have had them passed on them be-
sides Capt. Bell. The only difference
between the spurious and the genuine
is that the spurious is much lighter and
smoother than the genuine.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-11

Get a copy Of Eros Album Writer'S
friend ONLY 10 cents; worth 81.
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For everything in the house furnish
ing line give =. w. Cantwell call.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

He GOT HIS MAN.-Sheriff Salley,
who went to De Soto, Miss, for the
emigrant who stole MIR. P. W. Fairy's
mule, returned with his prisoner last
week and now has him safely lodged in
iail. It will be a cold day when a thief
escapes our vigilant Sheriff. When ne
strikes trail of a criminal, he may as
well come in and surrender.
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p. w. CANTwELL has the finest line
Of Tin Toilet Sets in the city.
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Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, Ap-
pies and Oranges at Jas. Van Tassels.
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p. w. CANTwELL has fine lot OF
Crockcry Ware at prices to suit I'll.
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ENGINEs.-Do not allow agents to
deceive you into buying their machin-
cry until you have written me Tor
prices. sell the best engine made at
the very lowest price and on easy
terms. Full guarantee.
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LOOK OUT FOR THE CRACKMAN.-
These gentlemen have commenced
work in the.smaller towns. Last week
Spartanburg and other places were
visited by them and safes blown open
and robbed. It is not unreasonable to
infer that some of these experts are
moving in this direction, and that
Orangeburg will be visited by them,
and it is well for everybody, especially
the police force, to regard the move
ments of strangers with more than Or
dinary scrutiny, and also that the locks
and bolts of places of business should
be made doubly secure. Verbam sap.