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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
Charleston Filled with smoke,

CHARLESTON, December 2.-Charles-
ton is filled with smoke from the forest
fires in the surrounding country. The
telegraph wires are down on the line
of the Northeasting road, and the full
extent of the damage is not known.
The village of Pineopolis, in Berkeley
county, narrowly escaped destruction.
Mrs. Kate Porcher's dwelling house
and a number of barns and farm houses
were burned. The fires are said to be
generally under control, having burned
out their fuel. Large bodies of turpen-
tine woods have been destroyed, and
the loss will necessarily be heavy.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
Fell Sixty Feet.

\ young man by the name Of Far
mer was killed at Thicketty Trestle,
five miles below Gaffney City, s. c., on
Thursday night. Mr.. Farmer, who
lived at Clifton, had gone to Grover
during the early morning and purchas-
ed two jugs of liquor. 1t is supposed
that he became intoxicated. On his
return, when the train was passing
Thicketty Trestle, he mistOok the
Stacking of the train. while crossing
the trestle. for the Stacking for the sta
ton, and stepped off the trcstle, falling
Il distance of sixty feet. His body was
found Friday morning when the hands
went to their work on the treStle,
which is being replaced by Il new iron
one Ills remains were sent to iock-
ingham, us we learn he was from that
place. Charlotte Chronicle.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

I have put in overseer or foreman,
because such a, character really exists
on nine ulaces out of ten where rs much
cotton IS one hundred bales is made,
and cid not estimate in the cost of
cotton because heneed not be, and ought
not to be, where the proprietor is able
to attend to his business.
Although have made this estimate
in a wayVery favorable to the planter,
1t will be seen that there is nothing left
out of an income of $4,000, and pro-
fit of $25 Il bale.
Who will give us any remedies? Who
will pay our debts? or lend us money at
5 per cent. instead Of 10? or teach econ
omy any faster than necessity? We
are all looking for better things when
trade revives; but when will that be?
Our revival will never come until we
can get q profit of $40 a bale instead OF
S25 out of cotton. / have mentioned
three great evils under which we labor.
They are incontrovertiDle. But most
certainly / have not mentioned the
greatest Of all, and that is we make too
much cotton. So long as we make q
million bales more than the world
wants ut 10 cents, we will get 10 cents
for none. We live by cotton; it is our
life-blood. The control Of the market
is to us Of the very greatest value; fin
ancially worth everything else besides.
But how reduce the crop? BY a combl-
nation OF cotton-growers? That is I'M
possible. Providence has protected us
in some measure"
Capt. Hammond thinks there is but
one remedy for the trouble, and this he
thinks no politician living will dare
propose, and those that Are dead Would
trenlDle in their graves at the thought.
1t is concurrent legislation among the
larger Cotton States, South Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisi-
ana, Arkansas and Texas, limiting the
planting of cotton so as to bring the
crop within 4,500,00O bales for three
years at least. He admits that legisla-
tion of this character in England has
been disastrous, almost without an eX-
ception, but three years trial here. at
tended with little or no risk,5would de-
monstrate It's wisdom.
In conclusion, Capt. Hammond shows
that if the Mason Cotton Harvester is
success the great West will flood the
markets Of the world with cotton,
which ,coSt,to make less than one-half
cent; per pound, or $40 bale. and
says:
"This is no chimera or picture of the
fancy, but it's day may be so near that
men now old will live to see it. Then
poor old South Carolina, robbed of the
profits of her rice culture by Louisiana,
and of her sea island cotton by Florida
and other Estates along with her, may
have written over the ruins of their
once brilliant systems of agriculture,
tinis."- ."--"Richland" in the Augusta
Chronicle,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
A Neat Swindle.

The neatest swindle of the day has
just been executed in the city of Mexi-
co. A man named Mayer appeared
there claiming to be the agent of Mana
ger Abbey, of New York, and present.
ing credentials which seemed to be all
right. He proceeded to arrange for a
five nights season for Patti, advertised
it freely and put tickets on sale at
three times the usual prices-S50 for
boxes and Sc for seats each night. The
Mexicans went wild overit and S25,OO0
worth of tickets were sold. Mayer
took $4,000, leaving $4,000 in silver
which he could not conveniently carry,
and skipped by the light of the moon.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
A Colored Reformer.

J, We have received a communication
from a respectable colored man of
Bethel, in this county, making an argyll
ment in favor of reestablishing the
whipping post us a punishment for
petty offences, instead Of the present
mode of punishment in the county Jail
or the penitentiary. The communica-
tion is lengthy and presents no new
for which reason we do not
print it; though emanating from a
colored citizen it is an indication of a
growing change in the sentiment of
the very people for whose 'protection"
the Federal authorities, in the recon-
struction period, demanded the obliter-
alton Of the "relic of barbarism.' York-
vile ENQUIRER. ...,.. .s. .....
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
A Good RcaSou,

i man named Dick Townsend. an
alleged murderer, was wanted in Flori-
da, and Governor Perry, understanding
that he was in Georgia, demanded his
surrender from Gov. Mcdaniel. His
demand not having been complied with
because Townsend could not be found
the demand was renewed when General
Gordon became governor. The matter
was inquired into by the new governor
and u reply was received from the
sheriff of Lowndes county that he did
not know where Townsend was, but he
recalled the fact that he had hanged
him some months before the governors
inquiry was received.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
Killed Himself for Love.

CIsY1LLE, KY, December. l.
ge White shot himself through the
= to-day. He had been in love with
Minnie Lyons for some time and
been engaged to her. Several
IS ago she discarded him, giving as
son that she loved and would
q rival by the name of Charles
~ Since her declaration White
up all work and devoted his time
5ging to WOO back his tickle sweet
IS, but in this he failed. He passed
erday with the girl, repeatedly tell
sher, that unless she consented to
STyihim he would kill himself, but
ie had made these threats before, she
8no attention to them. Shortly be-
SO O'Clock this morning he asked
for a final answer, and when she
IN; declined he left the house and
it to an alley in the rear. The girl,
ing he was about to do something
Is followed him.
You won't marry me?" he asked.
scan't, George; l don't love you,''
replied. White whipped out his
spl, and as the girl rushed toward
e he pushed her back, placed the
.pon to his heart and pulled trigger.
bHout a word he fell back into a
sof water. He was picked up and
lied into the house, but before a
sician could reach him he was dead.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
Meeting of Three Brothers.

gbe Lenoir (N. c. Topic says: "At
the battle Of Gettysburg, in 1863, three
brdthers, named Avery Kirby, Milas
Kirby and Nelson Kirby, parted on the
battle field. All of the brothers left
Caldwell County as volunteers in Com
ptn8 "a, Twenty-Second r North Carolina
Regiment, and all fought through the
WlriDn. the Confederate side. receiving
many wounds on the battlefield. On
Saturday the three bothers met in Le-
noir:for the first time since their part
in amid the smoke, and roar of battle
onthe field Of Gettysburg. Avery now
Lies il Indiana, Mihs in Bristol, Tenn,
and N elson on Kings Creek, Caldwell
Goanty, at Whichp place his brothers are
now listing him! The brothers came
oS esof the war without cent money
oSs a foDtsof land, but are now all pro-
Ssss;:slsnid erssanf, excel lent citizens {,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

Gay, fire broke out in the woods on
gestern side OF the town, and the
I, which was blowing tiercely from
direction, soon brought the flames
lag, down on the town. The WOODS
be- other side of the town approach
& close to the dwellings, and. the
& 9ftaeantlo lots on the edge had grown
II t:hreom-grass, offering the, most
fuel. The fire department
y promptly summoned out, and,
sthesaid of the many willing hands
I'D, managed to- subdue the flames,
Igh not before they had penetrated
nto the town. Providentially, the
1 ESCAPED without any damage, ex-
such as weak nerves sustained.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
At Last.

There is little romance connected
with the marriage Of DR.. G. NJ. Jones
and Mrs. Mary Moore, which is an
nounced this week. They had a court
ship in their younger days long before
the war, but afterwards drifted apart
and each one married. After they
both became widowed the old flame
was revived and eliminated in mar
riage last Sunday. y similar romance
was connected with DR.. Jones sister,
Mrs. Magill, and Mr.. &. L. Brown, who
were married at this place two weeks
ago. The young folks are becoming
so practical in this utilitarian age that
it falls to the lot of the old folks to re-
kindle and keep up the fires of TO-
mance.-AnuerSOn Journal.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
New Public Building for Charleston.

WASHINGTON. December THE bill
introduced by Senator Butler for the
erection of Il public building at Charles
ton, 5. c., provides that it shall be for
the accommodation of the postotlice
and the United States Courts and that
the cost of the site shall not exceed
100000 and the cost of the building
100000.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
Too Sacreliginus.

We see it announced that there is
shortly to be given grand hall in
Charleston, S. G., to be called "The
EarthUuake :" 1t will strike many
people that, ,...e it is we'll enough for
the young people to dance, it is mani
festation of a want of reverence for and
fear of the Almighty to call their
dance IN Earthquake Hop" Let them
dance if they want to, but let them not
forget their impotency when God is
present in the earthquake.-RalelGh
Chronicle.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
Murder In York County.

One of the most brutal murders in
that part of the country was commit
ted at IIoodtown, York county, :. c.,
about Is miles from Blacks on Tues
day. Three negroes had stolen some
cotton, and were discovered by Il ten
year old son of Mr.. William Good, Il
respected farmer of the vicinity. The
wretches ut once set upoA the boy,
stoned and beat him until he was une
conscious, and then partly concealed
the body. The boys mother, becoming
alarmed at his absence, went out to look
for him. In Il short time lie was dis
covered, and Il physician summoned,
but he died in a short time. Three
negroes were arrested on suspicion, on
Wednesday, and carried to Jail at \ ork,
vile. Great Indignation is expressed
in the ncighborhood, and it IS thought
the negroes will be lynched.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
4 Foolish story.

Some of the colored people in this
city are excited by the story that 4
gang Of white men is proving around
throwing bags over the heads OF color
ed citizens, killing them out OF hand
and shipping their remains to Atlanta
to be used for the advancement Of
Scicnce.-Greenville News.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

one hundred bales and see what be-
comes of his income. Cotton cannot
now lie grown in large quantities by one
man, for the all-sufficient reason that
few mem have he"ability TO manage
the large amount of labor. and numer-
Gus other operations required. What
one man. can see after is usually the
limit of>what he can prodnceprofitably.
| shall not exceed the truth when l say
that the planter with $4,000 invested,
including his dwelling and all the ap-
purtenances thereto, owes 5000 and
pay $500 interest on it. He win need
advancesEof 81 800, at'an average Of six
months; to make his crop, and the in
terest ON that is ,S75. He will also need
SI500 to oeHve- upon, supposing a family
of five; thelusual number. Five years
agoShis family expenses would have
been $1,000. That must be got from
his factor, or worse ,.by keeping open
accounts with merchants This adds
S75 and taxes 500 more. Thus we
~, r1aJ,fc G mn
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

"The Beautiful Snow" be blamed IS
what we say, after this weeks expert
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

The photographic slu1s about boarding
house chickens should cease. Oll age
should always command respect. Ridl-
culing spring chickens is akin to max
ing fun OF your grandmother.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

In an affray in Pitt County, n. c., be-
tween Thomas Smith and John Dennis,
tie later shot and killed the former.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09
COST j OF OF RAISING I,l COTTON.
CHEAP MONEY NEEDED TO MAKE
cHEAP poTToN :.

Capt. Paul F. Hammond Gives some In
structive Facts about the Cost of Grow
ang Cotton-Debt ind Extravasant Liv-
IS ING the Cause or tho Farmers Poverty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
A REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
WILL HELD IN
CITY HALL, LEWISTON,
"Wednesday. luna 8, 1886, at II o'clock a. NJ.

For the purpose of nominating e, dor
Governor to be supported az lle FIAT nov
non. and transacting any otnef business '''' may
The basis Of representation VIII N I enti3inG p
Zach civ town and plantation Wi pc en.leaeu 70
epe delicate and for each nO.Ss csss
for le Repnblican candidate for ~ "a
an additional delegate and ior n ~
The $fafe Committee viii be IN session s, IN me
reeent1or Room Of tbe Hall at nine o'clock on the
morning of the Convention, ~ ~ VI ~
Ali eIestors Of Maine who are IN iaS9r OF main
tanning Protective Tariff; VINO Mlh 5oln n IA re
sIstins the attempt now being mace ~ ILL.,, d Demo
cratic Honse Of Representatives 10 M nJIi many
of The leading industrial interests o. maiei VINO
are i'm fave az elevatng and hulbal Ia
Dor fy securing to the laborer ms JUST reward
Who demand freedom of suffrage lllroushYuI tne
renl,llsr and an honest counting q tue pallots
WHO uphold ali iudicious measures io1 NE gneouI-
aSemants If American sEipbuildingi VINO Deneye
iI an honest and responsible eiSii service ana IN
"a, economical administration q tile erosefinent
who annroye the Prohibition OF inc Liquor lraIhc
and The nrnlnotioii of the cause OF temperance,
Are enrdaIy invited without regaIa 10 past point
iaal Jifferences. 10 unite with the kepubncans III
tsna sslectian Of delegates to this convention
"lS sei nsaap Ipeenubcan State Committee.
oi"ei 'JI6SEPH II. MANLEY, Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, secretary.
Augusta Me-, April 10, 1000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
STATE POLITICS.
DELEGATES FOR HAMLIN.
ThLT LHD-NNL NUI oIAILIJ'
The Bangor Wing states that at the

Franklin and other towns in Eastern Han
cock have chosen Hamlin delegations TO
attend the State convention.
PREFERENCE NOT STATED.
The Bangor Wing states that at the Re-
publican caucus in Corinth, delegates were
chosen to attend the State convention as fol-
lows G. H. Smith, G. Mcguire, F. B.
Tricky, c. b. Bragdon. Preferences not
stated
DELEGATES FOR BoDWELL.
The Republicans of Belgrade held the
caucus for the selection of delegates to the
State, district and county conventions, Tues
day afternoon: C. NJ. Weston, F. G. Foster
to the State convention; E. Fought, Samuel
udkns and Joseph Merr0 N def bsEet 70 G t1e
Minot and Geo. r. Stevens, delegates to
e County e0nyentOn nt deeGa to
every honorable means to secure the nominal
ton Of the Hon j. r. Bodwell OF Halloween i!
for Governor. G. E. Minot, James IippettSS'
Greenlief Hersom, F. c. Foster aud "A. D.
Fought were chosen town committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
FISHERMEN S RIGHTS.
N V Post.

The treaty of 1918 admitted our fishermen
to Canadian ports for shelter, repairs, wood
that time, however, both Great, Britain and
the United States have extended the priyi-
leges Of foreign vessels in their ports to all
the subjects of lawful trade except the
GOastw,e carrying trade the laws 81 Of e Great
the contention on our side is, that the treaty
Of 1918, as regards trade, but not as regards
fishing limits, has been specifically super PEI
there can be very little doubt. Still less can
we doubt that technGates whf bev sar
Certainly numerous-must yield to the
prime consideration that when the Canadi,,
ans are willing to sell, whether it be firewood
or ice, tarred rope or bait, we have the right
to buy The right to fish within the three
mile limit is different matter altogether
must be considered by itself; but the right
to buy herring for bait is in nowise. different
from the right to buy herring for food.
There can be no two opinions upon this
question among us.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20

Mr. Parker What were the words of the order
TO strike? A. l don't know
O.. Now if this examination is to continue.
must have the best of your recollection of the
words of that order. A. Haven't said / can't
remember?
Please remember this was an order to call out
thousands of men. Tell me the wording of it? A.
tell you can't
it,.
@. And yet you can't give any idea as to its
length or how 1t began? A. No.
Q. Was it sent by telegram or mail? A.
don't know. Some of the assemblies were tele
graphed to.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
CITY OF PORTLAND.


NOTICE is hereby given that Clark Street
~ Bridge will be closed to public travel on ana ~
said bridge are changed, of which due notice will
be given Per order of committee on streets, side
walks and bridges WHITMAN SAWYER,
Portland, May 10, 1886. CHAIRMAN.
vi q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
JAEHNE's SUCCESSOR.

Jaehne's conviction vacates his place in
the Board of Aldermen. There is a sort of
inconsistency in this, inasmuch as he might
be considered more fit than ever for the al
dermanic board, now that he is convicted
felon. But the aldermen will have to elect
his successor, nevertheless. No doubt num-
Der of people will be anxious to sit in his
seat, although nobody would like to stand in
his Shoes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
WRITE FOR CUTS AND EXPLANATIONS.

Bed Lounges
chairs the made Then we have Ladies
notfor while
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20

which the first floor selling the finest Line Ct goods
Woods
Kidderminst Carpets
20 different
Viz
For Tapes
question
hut
different sell
$10 We have some private patterns n
selling them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
GOOD MECHANICS NECESSARY
BOSTON Herald.

Were there more skilled laborers strikes
would be less frequent. Better prices would
be commanded by the mechanic and higher
wages paid by the employer. The public
would pay more. but receive better class Of
work. 1t would be more satisfactory to all
concerned. The army of unskilled laborers
would be compelled to keep up with the
times, or seek employment in some other
direction. The trades and the professions
would be in competition to secure the most
talented young men. False pride would be
crushed. For the prosperity of a country
good mechanics are necessary. Professional
men are not needed in nearly so large num-
hers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
CURRENT COMMENT.


Delegate Carey's idea is that Congress is
responsible for the massacres in Wyoming,
because it did not keep the Chinese out OF
the country. This theory would exonerate
the wolves, because the shepherd let the
sheep out of the fold.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
CITY OF PORTLAND.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
April II, 1886.
NOTICE is hereby given to all house-holders,
IN that all applications for cleaning prlyy.
vaults, should be made as early as possible, mat
NAV be avoided All applications for emptylng
privy vaults, left at the office of the Deputy mar
shals City Building, will have immediate attehtion.
BY order of the Board of Health.
apr1 7dtf GEO. C. BURGESS, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
FAILURE OF UNLIMITED SUFFRAGE.
BROOKLYN Eagle.

Of all the Doodle aldermen the one con-
victed last Saturday night is the most inter
esting. From the questions put by the Dis
trict Attorney on the cross examination it is
evident that he belonged to a gang of profess
cupation to the police on both sides of the
Atlantic. That this man could be elected to
any public office in the metropolis of the
Western World is about as bitter a common
tary on the practical working of man hood
suffrage in that city as its most cynical op-
ponent could make. Will the lesson result
in anything better? The fate of the bill to
elect Aldermen-at-Larged does not give much
hope of improvement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. MAY go.

We do not read anonymous letters and co '
cations. The name and address Of the writer are
all cases indispensable not neces So, pun
LEGATION but as a guarantee Of good ialn
We cannot undertake to return VI Pi''0''o
communications that are not useo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20

The Grand Old Man appears determined to
fight for his home rule bill to the bitter end,
and if he goes down to go down with colors
flying and drums beating. The opponents
of the bill supposed that he was ready to adj
nit defeat in advance and was not inclined
to carry debate further. and now they are a
greatly disturbed because they find thai he
has good deal more to say on the subject,
and that the House is ready to hear it. They
evidently fear that the tide which is just
now setting in their favor may turn before
they can get vote on the bill and set against
them. Some other things too, are .disquiet-
ing them. One Of them is Lord Salisbury's
speech, which is said to have driven back to
Mr.. Gladstone's support four or five Liberals
who had about made up their minds to vote
against his bill. The alliance between Har-
tington and Chamberlain is not so firm as
has been supposed. They have not yet dis
covered any common ground ON which they
can stand, and are not likely to. Then an ap-
peal to the country which Mr.. Gladstone has
apparently determined upon if he is defeated
is not looked forward to with pleasure. Ev-
identity Mr. Gladstone's overthrow is not
quite so certain as it was, and there is yet
chance of his pulling through.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-20
THE BETTER TIMES,
Chicago Times.

Anyone who has reached the age of fifty
years, and is possessed Of respectable facul-
ties Of observation and mem DRY, cannot but
know that the general condition Of the peo.
pie is far better than it was in the days OF
his boyhood. He cannot but know that any
industrious, sober, capable man can surround
himself with far more comforts than men in
the same walk of life enjoyed forty years
ago. The improvements in dress, dwellings,
furniture and food, not to speak of thous-
unmistakable to escape observation. These
improvements are not confined to favored
few. They are observable on all hands,
wherever industry and temperance are found.