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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

AN ABLE SERMoN.-Bishop j. G..
Granbery preached in the Methodist
Church last Sunday morning to a very
large congregation. The Bishop. who
is a most happy speaker, preached a
powerful sermon, and fully demonstrat-
ed the fact that the General Conference
knew what it was doing when it elect
ed him to the high Office he holds. The
church was literally packed from top
to bottom, and hundreds who wished
to get in were turned away.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

LARGE ATTENDANCE.-The attend
ance or the meetings of Conferencehas
been very large, and every one seemed
deeply impressed. The meeting OF u
body like this in community is bound
to WELD good influence, and we are
clad that the Conference met with nus.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

SENT BACK TO Us.-It is with un-
feigned pleasure that we announce the
fact that the Rev. J. Z. Carlisle has
been sent back to us as the pastor OF
the Methodist Church for another year,
and we know that our whole communi-
ty share in this pleasure as Mr.. Car
isle is very popular with all, both as a
minister of the gospel and Christian
gentleman.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

DROPPED DEAD.-Willis Richardson,
an old colored man living above st.
Matthews, dropped dead last Saturday
evening. Trial Justice Hennon held
an inquest, and called in DR.. A. r. Able
to perform post mortem examination.
The verdict of the jury based Oh DR..
.Able's report was that Richardson died
from natural causes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23
A swindle Pure and Simple.

Our townsman, Mr.. John NJ. McCon-
nell. recently received the following
letter (Which explains itself from the
manager Of the Miami Lumber Co.. of
Springfield, Ohio, bearing date of Dec.
6, 1886:
DEAR SIR: A few days since d man
about "a years old, of medium size,
dark hair and eyes, well dressed, came
to us for work. Our foreman put him
to loading saw logs on carriage in the
river. Unfortunately we neglected to
get his name, for hardly had he worked
an hour before he lost his footing and
fell in the river. His body was recOy-
cred and buried next day, nothing be-
| ing found on him to identify him ex-
cent YOUR name and address. Among
his effects were, overcoat, nearly new,
worth SIS; suit clothes, also new, about
$50; silver watch, SIS; revolver, Smith
& Wesson double action .3S CAL, worth
Sl4; valise, 81; hat. shirt, &C., and S173O
| in money. The funeral expenses were
S26, which we paid, leaving us out
$3.50. Now, if you are a relative or
| friend of this unfortunate young man,
and will send me p. 0. order for the
$50 will send you by express all his
effects as above. If you wish we will
have remains taken up and sent you at
your expense, but do not think it tneces-
sary. Trusting you may know some
thing of this man, and that will hear
from you soon, l am very truly, .
~. BARCLAY.
Mr.. Mcconnell cannot imagine who
the unfortunate man was. and permits
us to publish this letter in order that
his identity might be discovered if pos
sible. 1t is singular that the young
man should have had no written docl-
ment about him save the name and adj
dress of Mr.. Mcconnell. His lonely end
is peculiarly sad, in the midst OF. health
and strength, among strangers, and
unknown to family and friends.-An-
derson Journal.
Our friend of the Journal can save
his sympathy for better cause. Mr..
Barclay is a swindlcr pure and simple.
Mr.. A. y. Walker, Il resident of our
town, received Il letter identicaly like
the above from the rascal, whose object
is to get people to send him $50 which
he will pocket and then chuckle over
the credulity of his victims. This little
incident goes to show how careful peo-
pie should be in dealing with strang-
erS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

CHRISTMAS TREES The st. Matthews
Band of Hope will have Il Christmas
Tree Celebration on Christmas night
at the Methodist Church in that town,
and the children of the Baptist Sunday
School of the same town will enjoy Il
like treat on Monday night after
Christmas. We hope both occasions
will be pleasant and profitable to all
nOppnrDpl
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

THE DEAD OF THE CONFERENCE
Memorial services were held last Sun
day evening in the Methodist Church
in honor of the following members OF
the Conference who had died during
the wear: C. c. Fishburne, Geo. II.
Wells. James w. Roger, Hugh \. G.
Walker, Abner Erwin and John Watts.
Appropriate addresses were delivered
by different members of the Conference
on each Of the departed brethren, and
altogether the services were of most
interesting character.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

NOT GONE VERY FAR-We are glad
to learn that Rev. r. NJ. Galphin, who
recently resigned the pastorate of the
Baptist Chnrch here has accepted call,
from the Four Hole. Jamison and St.
Matthews Baptist Churches of our
county. Mr.. Galphin is most excel
lent Christian gentleman and, we are
very glad that our county and State
will not loose his valuable services.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23
concerned.

GOOD BYE.-We regret to bid our old
Presiding Elder. DR.. Thomas Raysor,
good bye, but as he has, stayed out his
limit as Presiding Elder Of this Dis
trict, the word must be spoken. We
regret to lose him and his excellent
family as residents of our town, and
commend them to the good people of
st. Georges, where they will reside
after the first Of January.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

TIE NIGHT LIFE OF IOCNG LiEN.-
Gnc night often destroys Il whole life.
The leakage Of the night keeps the
day forever empty. Night is sins har-
vest time. More sin and crime are
committed in one night than in all the
days OF the week. This is more en-
phatically true OF the city than Of the
country. The street lamps, like i file
of soldiers. with Il torch in hand,
stretch away III long lines on either
sidewalk: the gay :Olorcd Transparent
cics are ablaZr with attractions; the ST.
loon and billiard halls are brilliantly
Illuminated, music sends forth its ell
clantmcnt: the gay company brgins to
gather to the hauAts and houses Of
pleasure: the theatres are wide open, Tie
mills of destruction are grinding health,
honor. happiness. hope ont of Il th0uS-
and lives. The city under the gas-liGht
is not the same under Gods sunlight.
The allurementS and prrils and pitfalls
Of night are Il hundred fold decnrr and
darker and luore destructive. Night
life in our cities is Il dark problem,
whose depths ;md abySSes and whirl-
pools make us start back with horror.
HERES 4 NuT.-The Sumter Watch
man and SOuthron has this to say Of
one class Of citizens who complain OF
| high taxes: Some folks do so love to
growl about taxes. Well, we have Il
proposition to make to that class of
grunhlcrs who drink. Every time
they come to town during the coming
year, let them deposit in the bank, or
with some friend, the money which
they are accustomed to spend for Ii
quor; and next December. when taxes
are due, let them claim this deposit. and
see if it will not pay your tax in full,
and buy Il Christmas preSsnt for their
wives. Among all Inconsistencies, the
man seen coming out of saloon wiping
his mouth, and at the same time grum-
ling about taxes, stands prT Eminent"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

OUGHT TO Go.'-The Columbia
Register of last Saturday says: "When
the 'revolutionists' of the Legislature
of 1856 get through with their work
some of the cXuberant country press
will be apt to 60 where the woodbine
twineth. The Withdrawal Of the pub
lication of County Commissioners an
nual reports will be a body blow at
their,,already meage chance OF existence.
Such is political gratitude" Iii our
Judgment a newspaper that can't exist
without public pap is a sorry affair, and
''ought to 60"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

.ADMirTED.-The Methodist Confer
ference last week received six young
men of much promise on trial into the
travelling connection us follows: : Al
phcus ". Attaway, Preston l.. kirton,
John A. Rice. G. W. Creighton. NJ. W.
Hook and Mark l.. Carlisle. Three OF
these are sonS of ministers, which
indicates that there are some preachers,
at least. whose children are not worse
than others. When young Mr.. Carlisle
WIS admitted lis aged father arose,
and III feeling terms alluded to the
time when he WAS admitted into the
Conference: and then, Il few years ago
his eldest son (Wh0 is now pastor of the
church in which the Conference is being
heidi was admitted. And now, he
touchinsly said, you have received M
baby hoy. If you shall accord to them
the same kindness that you have shown
me for more than two-Sc0re Years
shall thank God and thank you"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

Don't forget the Grand Masquerade
Carnival 1t the Skating Rink ways
IIalN Tomorrow night. y good time
is guaranteed I'LL who attend.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

South CAROLINA COLLEGE SOCIE-
TIES.-We are under obligations TO our
young friends j. II. and }. Il. Faircy for
IN invitation to the annual celebration
OF The Clarlosophic and Euphradian
Literary Societies Of the South Carolina
Carolina College which came off on
December p and %. The Alumni ad-
dress WAS delivered Tuesday evening,
December 81, by Jas. III. Carlisle. l.. h..
D., President OF Woi1ord College. The
Joint contest between the societies
came OF on "Wednesday evening. De-
c"mhcr %, on the following query :
"ReSolved, That South Carolina should
make the right of suffrage depend upon
al educational qualification
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

"IlrGulNr SET rD M!'slC. ilEr l.
Il time for al things AMI the Young
folks think ;hat 'ii:vin:c the holidays IS
iIlr tin.. a. ,ianr.. 70 show how 4
modern waltz l,uI;S to-; wicked ErWS-
paper man. We quote FROM the Louis
willie Post: "'I!!r old style "i hop
waizing rrnit'i'S "NcS Inl'it i" u" en-
tircly on the step Hini time. and waS in
nucrnt anh refreshing. m!t NOW ;hc
man has litt:r els" 10 ,lu ,htn mold his
fair partner IL his arms aH'! slowly
turn il"r roIinu 20 break Che mon"t"ny
of things. The slower In" waltz is new
danced til" more stylish it IS consider
ed. and is nothing more or less i!al!
hugging in public. OF r"rIrS". men can
stand this. but can youI% women ::
Fashion again compclS them 10 wear
the lowest of low cut gowns. an'l the
man must b" blind or wear mask I"
prevent him from seeing chAr!us that
generally should he hidden from his
Sight. It is not hard 20 see where all
this will end, and We repeat that round
dancing, rs it is now practlced, is de-
moraliZing in the extreme.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

TINE EXTENDED. X concurrent
vas aIr3tcl hy the LrgiSla-
turc last wr".!; authorizing the Comp
trnl!rr General 70 extend the time Tor
the payment Of Ill state. County and
special taxes ol l>5'j until .Ianua:y 10Th.
tSS-
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-23

II. SrAnE's IEWi:LEY AND Music
received lot OF fine
Watches and .Icwclry. S!lHcrWare.
Clocks. ana many other articles suitable
for holiday presents. Call before max
ing v:,tlr selections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-28
Facts About Rivers.
TWO RIVERS LONGER THAN THE AMAZON -
SOUTH AMERICAN STREAMS.


The explorations OF recent years have con-
siderably changed our notions Of the compare
tive rank OF the great rivers of the world. II
We Class rivers according to their length both
the Nile and the Yangtse-Kiang must be named
before the Amazon. The Niles 1000 miles of
waterway, from its headwaters south OF Lake
Victoria TO the Mediterranean, make 1t the
Mississippi and Missouri together, and about
1000 mIies longer than the Amazon. The
Amazon Is the greatest river In the world, be-
cause II has immense tributaries, some OF them
larger than the Danube or the Rhine By
means oil which the Amazon basin covers an
area about 100000 square miles greater than
that of any other river. The Congo river is the
fourth longest river in the world, but in the
volume OF water that 1t pours Into the ocean it
Is second only to the Amazon.
A very curious thing has been discovered
about the three greatest river basins In south
America-the OrinocO, the Amazon, and the
Plate basins. It has been found that they are
SO connected by water courses That the traveller
Gu pass In steamboats, oracanOes from one
river system into another. He can ascend the
OrinOcO river Tor hundreds OF miles until he
comes to the CasSaquiari, on which he can
travel for about two hundred miles to the Rio
Negro. one of the largest tributaries OF the
Amazon. Floating down to the Amazon, and
tnen descending mat river for some distance,
he can ascend the great Madeira tributary. 1n
its upper course he can turn into the Manore,
then into the GuapOre, then into tue little
Allegro river. Here, as Is often done, he can
maui his canoe over u low, grassy fiat about two
miles wide, and launch 1t into the Rio Ago
apehy, and then descend by the Jauru and Pa
raguay To Buenos Ayres and the Plate river.
The Allegro and AsOapehy rivers. head streams
vi Two mighty systems, flow side ny side Tor
twenty or thirty miles, and many OF their
yards.
Mr.. Wells the engineer whom Brazil has en-
plOyed for years in its railroad surveys says
that in many places the basin OF the Amazon
could easily be connected with that OF the Plate
river Dy canals, and communication by water
would thus be rendered coihpete from one sys-
elm TO the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-28

GEOGRAPHICAL MARRIAGE FROM WHICH
THkRE 10 NO DIVORCE.
From the Popular Science Monthly.
The political relations Of the United States
with Mexico whether the people Of the govern
ment OF the former wish 1t or not, are going to
be intimate aud complex in the future. The
United States is geographically married to Mex
leo. and there eau be NO divorce between the
parties. Intercommunioation between the two
countries, which u few years ago was very dim
cult 10 now easy and facilities for
the same are rapidly increasing. And with the
rapid increase OF the population in the United
the number of peOple-restless, adventurous
speculative, or otherwise minded-who are GER
tain to oros. thu borders into Mexico tor ell pur
Ia the future; An extensive strip OF territory
within the Mexican frontier II already domi-
trade by class Of m men %ho &c. 9.
knowledge no allegiance to any government
and whom the Mexican authorities tacitly ad-
ton OF things political complications between
the two countries, at NO distant daV, are
limos. YIN certain 70 arise, Agsin, in asserting
virtually assumse proteetorate over Mexico
For, Whatever else the Monroe doctrine may
s%1ody II nnms'saaeiy says 70 Msaieo .Yon
"You shall moi enter into any European alii-
ances;' "You shall not make cessions OF terri
sna + in viii .o.
any foreign power, ourselves excepted, TO bully,
replied that the necessity of repeiling from the
outset any attempt At further sggrandizement
OF any European power on the North American
continent with its contingent menace to the
maintenance OF democratic institutions, suffl-
GENTLY justices the assertion Of the Monroe
doctrine, and 10 for the good OF Mexico AZ well
~ OF the United States. But, ct the same time,
II there was any other power ON the American
continent which should arrogate to itself the
right % dictate TO or control the Uunitsd States
rs the United States arr0gates to itself the right
" dictate 10 or control Mexico, and had
sumciency OF power to make Its assumptions
people OF the federal Union would regard such
pretensaons ~ 4 tustt1able occasion for hostile
protest and defance9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-28
How the foVe Lives.

The pope, now seventy-eight years old, leads a
very regular life and Is In q fair condition Of
health. At six am. he celebrates mass in his
private chapel. At seven a.m he breakfasts ON
u cup Of chocolate and milk, with sometimes
raw eggs beaten up. Immediately afterwards
he receives the visits OF his court, and Cardinal
Jacobini reports what has occurred In the world
ana gives MIN account OF the letters received
Gu papal business. Besides these official letters
Others arrive from all parts Of the world, mainly
from priests, missionaries, monks and nuns,
while others contain sums OF money from peni-
tents, aud many are petitions for blessing,
pecuniary aid or advice. ,
Alter THESE letters in all languages have been
translated and their contents briefly reported
10 the pope, they are placed in the papal
archives. hundreds of kilograms also arrive
each day, the greater part asking tor benedicton
In articuiO morris, which, naturally, often only
reach their destination after the petitioner Is
dead. At one O'Clock the pope dimes, aud then
retireS To his room to rest until tue heat OF the
day is past. AT six pm he repairs To the Vati-
can gardens, where his carriage awaits him.
Sometimes he prefers to walk and to rest In all
elegant eastern kiosk, which has recently been
erected Oh the pretLlest spot in the gardens,
where he takes coffee and ices, surrounded by
his intimate friends. Precisely At sunset the
party breaks up and the pope returns to the
palace, Is his ply sicians have forbidden him to
remain out OF doors after that hour On account of
the malaria which prevails in the valley below
Mount Mario. AT nine y clock, after hall an
hour spent in prayer. the pope retires 70 bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-28

ing the distance ut which large objects on the
earth's surface may be visible. Emil Metxeer
mentions that he once saw, with some difficulty
keizerspickt, In Sumatra, when district ITO
English miles; and he also made out Gug Me-
Pig Muraun, near Disseutis, E. Hill has seen
Mont Blanc the intervening space measuring
about ITO miles. ]. StarKie Gardner states
that Mont Blanc IL visible from the Pie Lam
gard, though distant abou. three degrees. In
Greenland, Mr.. Whymper beheld q mountain
from which he was separated by 16O miles, and
from Marseiles, Zuch saw Mount Canigon at .
distance OF 15S miles. The whole range OF the
swiss Alps has been looked upon by ]. Hippis-
has affirmed that the Himalayas have appeared
70 View from the distance OF 224 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-28
Literature uNu business.
INJUSTICE TO THE PUBLISHER-WHY LITER
AIRY WARES GO UNBOUGHr.


From Harper's Bazaar.
In the days when the blind Homer recited
his lays, or in the medieval times when bards
sang from door to door, literature could hardly
be said TO be on = business foundation; but now,
for good or tor evil, it is established on that
basis, and 50 tar publication il concerned
the laws Of business must be accepted. shoe
maker does not make a pair Ut shoes and bring
them to your door and claim that 1t IL your
duty to buy them ut his own price. whether
IDsdlEfs and travelling basketwomen come come
pretty near to taking this attitude, but we
all feel Justified in resisting it theoretically,
even II we have not the courage to say mo"
But the young person who writes stories
spondsnos constantly takes this position.
Swerable reasons why 1t il desirable that their
wares should be purchased; they can often say
with truth that they are poor; that they live In
q remote village, and would like to see more of
the world; that they have younger brother or
sister to educate; and that they cannot see
great deal that il published and praised. they
agree in laying the whole blame upon the edi-
tor or the publisher. He is narrow, he Is selfish,
How can be have any honorable or justitiab,e
motive for declining compositions OF which
sister Jane and our excellent pastor have
thought So we'll? 81 always suspected" said to
me once the husband of y lady whose book had
Just been refused publication by u we'll known
hOuSe-"1 always suspected that Mr.. - was q
snob, but now am sure OF It,"
The present writer has seen good deal Of the
literary trade in all Its aspects; and far as he
has seen,t there IL no business more free from
EAvoritisn. The mere TACT that IL IL business
aud not pleasure puts IL on q real basis in this
respect Every publisher, as such, would rather
print y successful book by his worst enemy
than an unsuccessful one by his dearest friend.
II 10 the same with the editor Of magazine or
newspaper. The one question for him to deter
mine is whether the book or article really
promises to be successful, and as to this he
must rely on his own Judgment, for he has
nothing else TO rely upon. This judgment is
very imperfect, and he knows the TACT too well;
but If he cannot trust himself, he can still less
trust the author or her private counsellOrs.
Grant that these high authorities know best the
intrinsic worth Of the article offered, they do
mot know the demands vi the public, which Is
what he has to consider. There is not an edi.
tor in the world VINO accepts contributions with
reference TO his private taste only.
"If 1 were ~ edN this periodical merely to
suit you and me, said u former editor Of the
Atlantic Monthly, 'it would be bankrupt in
three month";" Even o cook must season her
food to suit the taste Of the family, mot her own
they do not necessarily like garlic because she
does. Every good periodical ends by infiuen-
cling the public taste; but IL must begin by con.
forming 10 It, Ut least sufficiently to get readers