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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
The Readers OF Book Manuscript.

A large publishing-house states that il
generally employs as readers men and
women of culture, who themselves have
done literary work; sometimes a lawyer
who firds time from his professional du.
ties, or doctor similarly situated, and
sometimes woman of refined education
qualified to do the work. When any
manuscript on g scientific, medical, or
special subject is handed in some recog-
nized professional man in that particular
is engaged. Nearly all writers bear a
part of the expense of the first edition
all new writers do. It is a fact not gen.
orally known that Longfellow paid within
a small amount of the total cost of pro-
'ductior of his first volume of poems, and
James Russell Lowell paid all the ex;
pense of his first work.-Chicago Times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
Beauty and tho =

King Milan's queen Is said to be the
most beautiful woman in Servia, and by
this charm, together with her decision OF
character, she has completely established
dominion, not only over her husbands
aeart, but over his actions likewise. II
queen Nathalie may Lay claim to be tho
handsomest women in Servia, King Mi
IAN is far from being the handsoinest
1nan there or anywhere else. His head is
zound and large-too large for his body
his cheeks flat and wide, with a small
nose and little mouth. When at school
at Paris he was thought to resemble
Prince Napoleon, and always considered
himself tlattered by being complimented
the ikeness.-Chicago Herald.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
Tho Multiplication Of Aphtdes.

Perhaps no more striking illustration
aof the wonderful reproductive powers Of
certain insects could be given than that
contained ir a new work by Theodore
Wood, an English entomologist. 1t is
assumed first that 100 aphides weigh no
more collectively than single grain;
and secondly, that only a very stout man
scan weigh as much as 100000 grains.
Then it is found that if multiplication
were entirely unchecked, the tenth brood
salone of the descendants Of single
=aphis would be equivalent in point Of
actual matter to more than 100000, 900
sof very stout roen, or one-third of the
aumar population Of the globe, suppos-
6ng es,ch person to weigh 2so pounds.
Boston Budget.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
Value Of the Warm Water Bath.

The Sanitary World considers cleani-
ness not only essential to good health,
but it is mark of good breeding. The
laborer, by the clinging of dust to his
perspiring person, becomes fit subject
for the bath tub very frequently. Too
frequent bathing is weakening. It may
not be advisable to take bath morning
and evening, as some medical journals
advise, but good washing frequently
enough to keep the person clean. Warm
baths will often prevent the most viru-
lent diseases. A person who may be In
fear of having received infection of any
kind should take warm bath, suffer per-
spiration to ensue, and then rub dry.
Dress warmly to guard against taking
cold. If the system has ilnbibed any in
fectious matter, it will be removed by re-
sorting to this process, if done before the
infection has time to spread over the
system; and even if some time has
elapsed, the drenching perspiration that
may be induced by hot water will be
very certain to remove it.
In cases Of congestion, bilious colo,
inflammation, etc., there is no remedy
more certain TO give relief. In cases Of
obstinate constipation also, wonderful
cures have been wrought. For sore
throat, diphtheria, and Inflammation of
the lungs, a hot compress is ono Of the
most potent remedies Scientific Amer
ican
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
Sellinp Clothing by Nalf-Snmple.

Clothing drummers are always making
an effort to reduce the size of their
sample Trunks, and to prevent the losses
that occur at hotels by reason of the &C
cess which porters and housemaids have
to their rooms. The loss from this latter
source is not SO large now as it formerly
was, because some manufacturers have
hit upon the plan of making only one
half of each article Of clothing for a
sample. A sample coat is only a half
coat; a sample vest only half vest, and
so on. The porter who runs into drum
mer's room and out again will not get q
full garment, as he formerly did, and
girls do not have the same temptations
in the matter of providing for their
beaux. The plan, too, reduces tho
weight of the dr,mmers samples, but l
understand the manufacturers lose some
thing in the end. as pieces are now and
then mislaid, and the loss of one-half a
garment ruins it's value. Cor. Globe
Democrat.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
HOUSES OF WASHINGTON CITY.

sV4thout the Darkness OF Now York Res-
idsnoes-The Apartment House.
Washington houses have not the costly
features of those in New York, but they
have not also the darkness of New York
srouses. The New York residence in gen.
eral has only front and back, its sides
being Theoretically closed up by other
houses; consequently In the middle of the
house there. is always dark place. In
what are called English basement houses
this is lighted by a skylght, the stairs
being thrown into the center OF the
douse, and houses Of that class are COM
ang more and more into request.
The problem in New York is how TO
get tie ashes and garbage out OF the
house, because there are no alleys in that
city, neither through the houses nor
back Of them. Therefore tho houses are
made high-stooped, the owner having to
10 up ten or twelve steps, while the SER
wants come out under this stoop with
the ash-barrei. In the English
basement houses the servants base
nent is reached by stairs in
the middle of the house front; in Wash
Engten, however the obliquity Of many
of the streets permits the houses to over
Zap each other, and exposes their sides as
well as the front. These houses are like
stairs which are turned upon their side.
The city in general being right angled,
while the alleys are obliqae to these
streets, you can either have side win
slows to your house or large bays.
Washington is also going into the
apartment house business, having been
inspired thereto by the success Of the
first apartment house built here, the
Portland, which was supposed originally
TO be a foolish experiment; but I under
stand that every. apartment in it is taken
and that there is demand for more.
These apartments are adapted to house
keeping, are all ON one floor, and the
building is situated where two broad
streets come to point, so that it has
eight and air everywhere. They retain
the absurd names of English baronial
families for these houses. One is called
the Portland, another is the Richmond
and another the Woodmont. There is
no need Of excellent names of our own
region, to put upon those: houses, and it
seems very preposterous in the capital Of
the United States to know no other
nomenclature than the leavings> of Brit
:ish feudalism. -"Gath's Washington
Letter.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
land for Sale.

THE WHOLE OR y PART OF
i nv Farm, two miles below the town of
Orangeburg, on the South Carolina Kall-
way and the public roads leading to Char.
lesion, containing about 800 acres, apart
cleared balance finely timbcrcd., Some
splendid swamp land. 2:%5 acres heavily
pine timbered, adjoining and lying: East
and West of roads to Charleston. 10 hc
subdivdcd in lots Of 80 to 50 acres and Sol!,
unless sold in entire. These lois Will be
fine lots for residences.
Inn SIT 4, D. FREDERICK,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
An Indian Performance in Berlin.

An exciting incident occurred at d
place Of amusement in Berlin. A COM
pany Of Indians were engaged there in
charge Of q European well acquainted
with Indian life. After the perform
ances of the evening were over the In
dians began to execute together one OF
their tribal dances-the eagle or winter
dance-on the occasion of religious fessti-
val. It is the custom among the tribe to
which they belong that if any one par
ticipating in this dance stumble or fall he
shall be put to death by the ordinary
mode of tomahawking. During the
dance the youngest member OF the party
by name Pook-P Pook-madea an unlucky
slip and fell.
Instantly the chief rushed upon him,
seized him firmly as he lay prostrate,
and, raising his tomahawk, prepared to
give the blow which would soon have
sent the unfortunate man scalpless into
the happy hunting-ground. The Euro
pean who is with the company, and who
was watching the ceremonies, speedily
interposed, and under threat Of penal
consequences compelled the Indian to
forego his sanguinary purpose. The
fallen man was released, but his deliver
ance did not appear to be greatly valued
by hira, since he remarked to his rescuer
that sooner or later he would have to
pay for his false step with death, bis fell
low-dancers being bound 30 take his life
either here in Europe or in their own
land.-Chicago. Tribune.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
THE SHADY SIDE OF PARIS.
Ets Climate Not Agreeable, Ito Henl'hfal'
neso o Numbug, It's Comforts Fez.

noso Numbug, It's Comforts Fov.
Sunny France is not often sunny. Rain
falls there, on the average, one-third OF
all the days in the year. And the ma
tives are particularly sensitive to
weather. A shower or furry of snow
will empty the boulevards. A cloudy
sky or a raw wind will metamorphose tho
city, turning it from radiance and gayety
to gloom and dullness. Its vaunted fas-
cination depends on the barometer and
thermometer. Its climate will not COM
pare with that OF New York.
1t is very healthful, too, we are perpet-
ually told. But it is not, nor is there
any reason why it should be. ANY num-
Der of diseases prevail there, particularly
consumption, rheumatism, neuralgia,
fevers, every kind of affection of the
liver kidneys, and bladder, all ascribable
to local causes. Consumption Stays
thousands annually, and the sufferers
from rheumatism and neuralgia may not
be enumerated. These, partially due TO
climate, are also engendered by the pow
erty or parsimony Of the people. They
are willing to spend for show but not
for comfort. ..... .... q, ~.
Fires indoors are not seen, therefore
they who might afford them so without,
and they pay the penalty in disordered
lungs, muscles, and nerves. Fevers,
especially typhoid, come from bad air,
lack of ventilation, want of drainage.
Many Of the best streets reek with odors;
most Of the apartments ache for oxygen.
The Partisan is natural enemy of fresh
air and cold water; he fears the one and
avoids the other. A complete bath is a
solemnity, All ordeal he seldom braves.
The city has magnificent sewers, but
they seem to be kept for exhibition; they
are of small benefit to the close, noxious
dwellings, where typhus turks to seize its
predestined victims. Paris is the home
of typhoid fever; few persons stay there
any length Of time without contracting
it. The water of the city, coming from
the Seine, is very unwholesome on ac-
count of it's limestone properties, which
produce any number of serious disorders,
mostly OF a nephr1tlc character, ana from
which Parisians are great sufferers. For
this reasons cheap wine-vin ordinaire-
is almost universally drank; but 1t does
not serve, because the wine usually con-
tains large proportion of water. The
French capital does not deserve its rep
utation for healthfulness. Almost the
only disease not common there is dys-
pepsia, which French cooking claims par
ticularly to prevent.
The French live out Of doors. They
have few Of the home comforts we de-
mand; nor would they have them, for
they cost money and make no outside
show. The cooking is exceptionally
good, Of course, but not equal to its rep
utation. True, no ono knows what
he is eating, particularly at the cheaper
restaurants; but, if he likes, it, perhaps
he should not be too curious. Good food,
nicely prepared, is nearly as dear as at
home, and often not better than OURS
Junius Henri Browne in Chicago Times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
Nherc the Daughter Missed It.

Anxious Mother-Well, darling, did
you have pleasant time?
Charming Daughter-Oh! so nice.
George was all attention, and we had
oysters twice and terrapin and canvas
back duck. He is so liberal.
Anxious Mother Observation-Disclosures
girl, you have ruined your chances for
Fife. Rather would I have heard a tale
of walk home to save car fare.-Phila-
9elphia Call.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

Tho .IntelliEenoo OF tho Elephant.
The author Of "Two Years in the
Jungle" Mr.. Hornaday, defends the ele-
phant from the charge that its sagacity
is of very mediocre description, and its
reasoning faculties are far below those Of
the dog and possibly other animals. He
declares it to be the most intelligent Of
all animals.
"A horse" he remarks, awhioh will
promptly back at the word of command
or dog that will back or stand on it's
hind legs when told to do SO, is consid-
cred quite accomplished; but in India
any well-trained elephant, at word or
touch from his driver, who sits astrido
his neck, will 'hand-up,' 'kneel,' speak,
(trumpet), 'salaam' (salute with his
trunk), stop, back, lie down, pull down
an obstructing branch, gather fodder
and 'hand-up' to his attendant, turn or
lift a log, OF drag it by taking its drag
rope between his teeth. He will also
protect his attendants or attack COM
mon enemy with fury. II Con-
trast with this the performances of our
most intelligent breed of dogs, the
pointer. Even when young and trained
under the most favorable circumstances,
they are at best but capable of being
taught few things, as to go on, to
CHARGE to go in given direction, and
retrieve. ."-Arkansaw Traveller.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

People Who Stenl Edison's Electricity
Edison has encountered a novel form
Of theft in conducting his electric light
business in New York. It was found
that numerous unprincipled persons had
availed themselves Of the opportunity to
steal electricity, and used it for opsrat'
ing motors and for induction coils. The
method of flching the electricity was by
boring through tho iron pipe surround
ing the insulating compound, and then
further into one Of the copper leads; a
set screw fixed in the orifice formed one
connection the earth the other. OF
course this connection was made beyond
the electric meter.
1t was hardly worth while TO maintain
the continued espionage necessary to de-
tect and punish these pilferers, but the
superintendent Of the station, Mr.. Cham
berlain, coupled in extra dynamos and
threw as great an increase Of current
over the systom as the safety catches
would permit, at various times for about
one second; while this current was pass.
ing, the incandescence lamps would give
an ,mwontod glow, and every induction
coil and motor surreptitiously attached
to the system would receive an extra cur
rent designed to burn it. In this man
ner the system is occasionally cleared OF
all MISREPRESENTATION Budget. 9
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

There is a constant fevesoin my breast,
a something hoped which dies when hope Is
given;
a sweet delight, and yet strange unrest;
A thought that trembles betwi1t earth and
heaven.
Would loved lcssl or would the power were
here
TO own my love, and triumph over fear.
Kate L. Robertson
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
7uUss. D. vi. AHlAEs'E'EOG

WTILL on TIE 18TH Gl' MARCH
w resume business, and invites the at
tcntion of the Ladies to her Stock OF ne"
and attractive Millinery and Fancy Goods,
embracing all the Novelties OF the season.
Next door to Dr.. S. y. Reeves Drug store,
Orangeburg, S. &. fep. 20-5hloS
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
THOMAS EsESTAUHeANT

Is constantly supplied with the very best
l. Oysters and Fish that the Charleston
Market affords, which is sold at reasona.
Bile price. Meals can be had Mt the Restau"
rant at any hour and cooked in way tina;
will please the most fastidious. nov 5-5ul
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

AS many as $4,000 tints are used in
Gobelin tapestry work, a great increase
in numbers and fneness due mainly to
chemistry.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
A Big Sprinr of Cold Water,

1t has recently been discovered that
Lake Dias, near DeLeon springs, Volusia
county, Fla, is fed by an enormous
spring, which boils up about 200 yards
Off the south shore of the lake. When
the surface is perfectly still the boiling
can be seen over an area of about five
acres. 1t is proposed to anchor buoy
over the center of the spring, since the
best of cool water can be obtained there
ct any time. Chicago Herald.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

Sweet woman IS like the fair flower In Ita
hlstre,
Which in the garden enamels the ground;
Near it the bees, in play, hutter and cluster,
And gaudy butterflies froic around.
...... Cav
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

Theebaw's queen dresses very plainly
in yellow, but constantly wears 10000
pounds sterling diamond necklace.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
5RIIilANTS.

Eanss greatest strength 70 shown IN standing
still;
The first sure symptoms Of o mind IN health
Is rest Of heart and pleasure felt as home
Young.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

Recent London fogs are said to have
been pinkish, but from what cause or
probable cause is not stated.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08
Van OrsdeIIS Photograph Gallery
OVER B. B. OWENS, Russell Street,
Orangeburg, S. g..

10 THE PUBLIC: l have opened first
class Photo Gallery. would be pleased to
have samples of work examined at Gallery.
All work strickly frst-cass.
Photos of Groups and Babies speciality
by Instant method. All Viewing EXteriorS,
Dwellings, Horses, Dogs and Animals
taken at short notice by instant method.
Old pictures cOpled.and enlarged. Special
attention given to this branch of work.
Pictures finished in wafer colorS, India Ink
and Crayon. Also Photo taken from the
size of smallest pocket to full life 3Xj feet
All work done with ncatness and dispatch.
Viewing any where iu the State. Special
discounts on all orders over $1,000. Give
me 4 call | will assrrr satisfaction. All
work CASH on DELIVERY. Positively
no credit VAN ORSDELL, Artist,
July II Russell Street, Orangeburg, S. e.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-08

sonth Cnr"iimn Railway
4 commencing on Jan. Sd, 1856, Passenger
" Trains will run a. follows until fur-
ther notice:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-07-14
4 DisGHACEFUL PICTURE.
How the Inmates of the ST. Louis Workhousc
are Treated.

Ar afternoon paper in ST. Louis, Mo.
publishes long sensational article which
claims to be :; faithful report Of the inside
management of the st. Louis Workhousc.
The gist of the publication is rs follows:
Nominallv prisoner is allowed 80 cents q
day for his work. but by arbitrary and
mean deductions this is reduced to 80 or 40
cents For instance. no pay is given fGr
Sunday, and one half of Saturdays pay is
deducted to sustain the expense of the
alleged superior food which is furnished on
that day Once week a!l of the white
prisoners, numbering about eco. are re-
uuired to bathc in one tank 65 feet long,
from which the water is never drawn until
the whole number have washed themselves
in it. Not 4 few Of them arc afflicted with
disgusting diseases, while others are Gov
cred With ulcers and running sores. which
are by means OF the baths communicated
to the unaffected The 80 negroes arc re-
uuircd to bathc in the same manner. though
in fresh supply of water. and the whole
$50 arc furnished with but four towels
The cells in which they are confined When
not at work are 12 by Is feet in size, and
into each are crowded eight men. In i
case of sickness the patient is placed in 4
cell Of inferior accommodations. in which
are also confined the insane patients and
those Of the newcomers for whom room
cannct be found or made in other cells.
The food at the workhousc is inferior in
quality and insufficient. the bread being
too hard TO cat and the coffee too weak 10
taste The water given to the men to drink
While at their work is dipped from the cat
tic trough, and the stone workers in the
uuarrieS drink from the same bucket us
the mules and horses One Of the worst
features Of the management is the laXity Of
discipline ard the Indifference Of the war
den and guards as to what the prisoners
say and do While unemployed At the
noon hour, instead of the men being re-
turned to their cells, they arc hustled pro-
miscuously into the corridors, where they
remain until called to their work. Here,
huddled together. they eat that portion Of
their dinner which they have been unable
to consume while at the table, throw the
refuse at each other. play cards. smoke,
swear, fight and indulge in the use of dis
gusting language, all unrcstrained by any
guard In regard to the punishment Of
offenders against the workhousc rules the
writer says the prisoners may be either con-
fined in the bull pen or dark cell or strung
up" The latter punishment consists of
hanging the offender up by the wrists and
keeping him in this position until obedience
to the rules is promised.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-07-14
How Texas Con,ic,s are Treated.

The costume Worn by the Texas convict
is disgrace to civilization Convicts are
dressed in coarse plaid cloth with their
names printed on their backs in large let
tiers. Every few days We sec them on the
railroad cars chained around their nccks
with heavy irons, going out to some farm
or wood camp, and very often we see them
coming into the walls from these outside
camps pale and sick, but invariably they
are adorned with heavy chains locked Sc
curcly around their nccks In many in
stances they are required to sleep with
chains around their legs for weeks, and
even months. The convicts within the
walls are treated kindly enough. and stand
chance to return to their families as good
men as when convicted, if not bettcr.-RuSk
(IcruS) .StraRd0rd
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-07-14
While There is LIE There is Hone.

Many Of the diseases Of this season
of the year can DC averted by small
amount of care and at little cost, by
the timely use of EwBANK'S TopAZ
CINCHoNA CORDIAL.
1t cures Diarrhea, Dysenterv, Chol.
era Morbus and like complaints. No
hacelc1' should be without u bottle, as
it will prev ent any disease that would
no doubt arise from the change Of
water, food and climate, without lis
use. The most valuable medicine in
the world, contains all the best and
most curative properties Of all other
Tonics, Bitters, ETC., ETC., being the
greatest Blood Purifier, Liver Rcgula-
tor and Life and Misunderstanding
Agent in existence. For Malaria,
Fever and Ague, Chills and Fever,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Sick Head
ache, Nervous Headache, Chronic
rheumatism, ETC., ETC., it is truly a
Uerculean Remedy. 1t gives new life
and vigor to the aged. For ladies III
delicate health, weak and sickly chill
drcn, nursing mothers. Sec circulars
wrapped with bottle.