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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

AN OLD RELIC.--NIr. ". +. Phillips,
of the Fork, showed us Il walking cane
last week that is over one hundred
years old. 1t was owned by Mr.. Phil
lips grandfather, who was Il gallant
soldier of the Revolutionary war, and
is very highly priced by its present
owner. 1t is in Il splendid state Of pre-.
servation, and bids fair to last another
hundred years.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

From first of February on comic and
sentimental Valentines will be given
away to patrons and purchasers at Jos:
Eros store, the place for fine goods OF
all leScripti tons.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

The imagination hath a stage within
the brain whcreon he sets all scenes that
lie between the morn of laughter and tha
night of tears.-1ngersoll.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

;' ENG1NEs.-Do not allow agents to
deceive you into buying their machin-
cry until you have written me for
prices. I sell the best engine made at
the very lowest price and on easy
terms. Full guarantee. .....:.
E. W. SCREyEN,
Columbia, S. G..
Southern Manager Harrisburg Man
ufacturing Company. '''- :.&
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
1y,l1iun, and Mary College Rules.

The rules nf William and Mary college
in 1772 forbade the students to drink any
thing except cider, beer, toddy, and
spirits and water.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

The great demand for Shriner's Ia
dian Nermifuge is solely due to. its in
trinsic value. Thousands use it to-day
in preference to any other, and say that
it destroys and expels worms eirectual-
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

Z. y. LEFyENpAIIL, Boot and Shoe
Maker, at Mrs. Adden's New Block.
Repairing done in the ncatcSt manner
and on the shortest notice. Also llar-
ness RcDairing done.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

A full stock Of silver and plated ware
and the largest variety Of fine goods OF
all descriptions, suitable for presents
for all occasions, will always be found
at Jos. Eros. Also Books, Stationery,
Music, Baby Carriages, Toys, Pictures
and Frames. ... 7'
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
From the Old North State.

About four years ago l had what the
doctors called catarrh, being brought
on by exposure to. cold weather. They
said it was incurable.. | left Whining
ton and went to Goldsboro, N. c., and
while there an eating sore came on my
nose. The~1loctor whom consulted
called it cancer. / was under treatment
OF some six Or seven physicians, some
of them specialists in this line in Will
mington, Goldsboro, Smithlield; Raleigh
and Magnolia, n. g., but continued to
grow wOrsecaH the time was in a
deplorable condition; my nose eaten or;
and q hole in my cheek near my eye.
Depressed and disheartened, / returned
to Wilmington, I thought, to die, One
morning while reading the Daily Star
of this city my eye caught the sentence,
81 was cured of cancer by 5. S. S." This
gave me hope, and ! sent at once to the
drug store and procured a bottle. l
began to feel better from the start,
and by the time I had taken three bot
ties the cancer began to heal, and now
my nose is well, and has been for two
wears, and attend to. business; every
day. am troubled little sometimes
with catarrh, otherwise. my health is
good. :, -.. REV. J. G. DUKES,
Timekeeper on Atlantic Coast Line R.R.
Wilmington, n. C., Sept. '25,, 1885,.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

CALL and examine p. '. GantWellS $
now line Of Cook Stoves and Ranges,
they are the best in the n1rkcl.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

JOS. Eros is still selling the same va
rietv of candies for ID cents per pound,
which sells everywhere else for - cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

':WoMEN OF TIE W.>E, recently pub
liShcd bv the News and Courier, can DC
purchased ut TIC. IIubbcll'S Tor Sl.D.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

Look OUT.-Wc have been requested
bv the Chairman of the Board of Health
to say that the Board will go on an in
spccting tour next week, and that they
hope all lots will he put in proper con-
dition 1T once.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

HORSES AND MULES-Mr. W. NJ.
Sain requests us to announce that ne
will receive 4 fine lot Of Horses and
Mules next Monday, to which he in
vitcs the attention OF those wishing to
purchase. Call and inspect them.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

FOR Erooms, Baskets, brushes,
Bowls, Bath Bricks, Basins, &C., so to
p. ". CantWcll.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18
BUSINESS LOCALS O..
Call on Cornelson for fine -four,

Call on Cornelson for fine -four.
Cornelson's is the place 20 save
money.
Choice family groceries at Cornell
sons.
Fresh Crackers every week at T. Z.
Hubbell's.
Fresh Cakes every week at :. c.
Hubbell's.
The Prettiest Calicos at BrunsoA &
Dibble's.
Goods cheaper at Cornelson's th,n
ever before. r
If you want a choice pig ham go 10
Cornelson'S.
Ladies' and Gents Satchels at BruL-
son Il Dibble's.
The nobbiest styles of Hats at BruE.
son & Dibble's. .....
Figs. Malaga Grapes, Raisins, &c, at
7. e. uubbells.
The largest assortment Of Trunks ut
Brunson Il Dibbles.
Blankets, Quilts and Comforts at
Brunson & Dibble's. :.
Prize boxes Of all sizes and descrip-
tions at T. G. Hubble's. 49,.
Sweet Rolls and Potatoe Bread fresh
every day at r. C. Hubbel's. ..-.
The best and cheapest line of Table
Linen at Brunson & Dibble's. -
.rEa,netta Gold and Silver Moss for
Christmas Trees at Z. G. Hubbelrs. =
Just received a lot of fine Segars at a
reasonable price at T. e. Hubbells:
An endless assortment Of Clothing
and very cheap at Brunson u Dibble.s.
Lace Curtains, Laces and Embroi-
deries cheapest at Brunson & Dibbles.
Grand inducements offered in Blank
cts and Comforts at the New York
Store. -
+ If YOU need good shoes for men, wo-
men, boys and girls, and every pair
warranted, go to Cornelson's. '
The Heiser Hand-sewed Shoes for
gentlemen are the best, take no other.
For sale only by Brunson & Dlbble.
Don't buy your Over Coats until you
see the New York Store; about 500 OF
Children and Mems Over Coats at great
bargains. ',''.. -.... -. r'.5.''" '.''
f. A grand sale of Ladies' Wraps, jack
cts and Jerseys this and next week
Special inducements given at the New
York Store. ,'i..'..'.'...
r. C. Hubbell will be supplied with
the finest Fruit and Candies IN the
market for the holidays. Call and see
for yourself. ",... e.. -o:...s
r.. G.. Hubhell will send for allGtllus-
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. ,... ...;...... ... 3.
VICTOR WALD has large stock OF
Christmas Goods on hand which ne
now offers to the public at the follow
! ing prices. Iron, Axle Wagons at S1.a,
and upwards; Wooden Axle Wagons at
so cents and upwards; Dolls from .
cents to $3.50 a piece; Pianos. Tool
fChests, Childrerl's Chairs, Albums,
fScrap Books, Christmas Cards, Ink
! Stands. Writing Desks, Shell Goods,
Games of all kinds, Candies, Cigars and
various other goods too numerous to
mention, at very low prices. Give him
IL trial and yon will be sure to make
your little ones happy and at the same
time save money. Please call now and
have the goods put aside, as the rush
will be so great before the holidays that
you will not be able to select your toys
with ease. VICTOR WALD.
MONEY TO LoAN.-Money to lend on
Real Estate in Orangeburg County in
sums froni $500 to 100000. Apply to
w. II. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law,
BarnWell, S. G. ~
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

Join the Circulating Library CLUB at
Jos. Eros. cent per week, standard
books
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

u. W. CANTWELL has a fine Dt OIL
Crockcry Ware at prices to suit al.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

For everything in the house fE;Inlsh-
inr line give y. w. Cantwell 4 Gil.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

CALL at p. W. Cantwclps or the
chcapcst and best Stoves and R.ngcS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

p ". CANTwELL hasa large stock
of Guano FunnclS whlcEhe Will sell aI
very low prices.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

CALL at p. W. CantwclIs anu eNahS-
inc his kerosinc Oil Range.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

p. W. CANTwELL has the nest line
of Tin Toilet Sets in the city
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

SAW M1LLs.-Write me for prices OF
full outfits for saving, ginning or
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

HOT WATERFALL is.stated that 4 well
known society woman of Baltimore,
who preserves her, beauty and fresh
ness remarkably well, despite her many
seasons pursuit of excitement in the
social whirl,. attributes her good for;
tune to the practice OF drinking small
cup of likewarm water every day On
leaving her couch. So strong is her
faith, In .the efficacy Of this remedy
that it's omission is sure to cause de-
preston and 'langor. we can endorse
the above.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

E. w. ScEEvEN, Manager,
| .'.,' Columbia, $. g.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

: For sale by all druggists. Treatise
on Blood andSkin Diseases mailed free.
.~:v - THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga n. Y, 157
w. 23d st. .:,.- = .,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

THE OAT CROP. "A correspondent
from Fort Motto, S. c., writes us tol-
lows:- e.have been quite busy in this
section resolving oats that were killed
BY the severe cold some time ago. The
loss has been almost total consider
ably worse than was thought at first.
Farming operations are somewhat
Backward owing to the anseasonable
weather; but prospects have frightened
during the past week, the weather put
ting on quite spring appearance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

DEATH OF AN AGED LAD1.-MIS D.
Ann F. Phillips, one of the oldest Ladies
of our county, died at the residence of
her son, Mr.. ". i. Phillips, in the Fork,
on Saturday, the 9th instant. She was
in her ninety-third year, and up to
about three weeks Of her death WAS
very active,r She had been arlncmber OF
the Methodist church for over seventy
five years, and has now gone to receive
the reward of her Christian life on
earth. One by one these old connecting
links Of the past are removed, and with
them onHa grand race OF people.
.,EoUT CoURT1NG.-Some one las
cstimatad that the time thrown away
in this world in counting the girl you
waaG to marry, -md Who is ready to
marry YOU. WOuld build i'll the rail
roads. and bridges. AMI tunnels and fac
tories, and public buildings. Well,
what ii il would? Ii not the fun OF
courting girl worth more .than build
ing railroads, bridges. tunnels: Factories
anil other buildings? Were it not FOR
courring we wouldn't have any enter
prises worth talking about. it IS court
ing does the business. some one" has
made Il characterization III his estimate.
4 SAD DEATT.-One OF the Sadlest
deaths that has ever occurred in ON
town was that Of Mr.. +. W. Pithan
4 son of Mr.. V. Pith%n. Young pithan
who had Just about completed his ma
jority, was boarding with and reading
medicine under Dr.. \. :. lIydrick, and
it was at the residence Of this gentle
man he breathel his lust on Sunday
morning, the 14th instant. He was q
member Of the Methodist Church, and
was one OF the most promising young
men of our acquaintance. 1t does seem
SO strange that one so Young and Sc
tull Of promise should be taken, while
The worthless are allowed to remain
But God, who never crrs, knoWcth best,
ard into his hands we"onmit the SOU
of our departed Young friend, while
over his newly made grave we dropthe
tear Of sincere grief. lIc w;ls L uniIer-
sal faYoritc with I'LL who knew him.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

M1KADo.-The comic opera presented
by the Bijou Opera Company last week,
at Masonic Hall, was the joint produc-
ton of the two illustrious composers,
Gilbert. and Sullivan, who made Pima
fore famous ,throughout the eountry.
The Bijou Company. rendered this pro
duction in the happiest style imagina-
bic, and the scenic effect was exceed
ingly fine. The general applause Of: he
audience showed the very keen appre-
citation Of the full hall who witnessed
the play.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

:, :.,:DEATti or HUGH i. .KNoX.-This' old
citizen died at his home in the Fork
several, weeks ago, after 4 long and
painful illness. Sometime ago he was
walking along road near his place.
when he met u large boar in the road,
and on attempting to drive the animal
out of the road. he was attacked by it
and seriously cut in the side and back.
From this he. never recovered, but grad
ually grew weaker until he died. He
vas about eighty years old. -...,.. ,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

REV. D. NJ. MINUs.-The Rev. D. N.
Minus, who has beer the pastor of the
colored Methodist Church in town
for the past three years, has been ap-
pointed to Orange Circuit, having
served this church for the full limit al
lowed by the discipline. He is a good,
faithful man, and we commend him to
the kind consideration OF all with
whom he comes in contact.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

AGRICULTURAL SOCTETY.-Ihe meet
ing of the Agricultural Society next
Saturday will be a right important one:
Mr.. Tillman's project of a College OF
Farming will be discussed. livery
member of the Society is earnestly re-
quested to be present, and take part IN
the discussion, so as their views on thlS
important topic may be known.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

PAY TIE PREACHER. - Remember
that your preacher can't give lien for
supplies. He will need little money
and that very e.rly in the year. Sup
pose you pay him in monthly install
mentS. Try this plan. Or if you will
pay him half the amount of your
assessment now, and the balance in the
fall, it will be better both for him and
you. BY all means pay your preacher.
If YOU have none Of your own, pay
some other mans preacher. Don't dead
head Yourself along to the better world.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-02-18

TOBACCO CULTURE. A despatch
from Columbia says the farmers OF
South Carolina are in earnest about the
tobacco experiments. The Department.
of Agriculture has distributed several
hundred packages of seed, and applica-
tions for them are received everyday.
The crop will be very thoroughly tested
this year, and we hope it will prove a
success. Quite a number of Orange,
burg farmers are trying it on a small
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-28
NATURES OLDEST FREAK.
The singular Gaze OF Mrs. Jacob Eidridge
whose SKIN Underwent Most Ro.
mHrknbls Change of Color,

HOWELL, MICH, Dec. 2S Mrs. Jacob
Eldrdge, Howell's strange freak OF ma
ture, the old colored womau who has
been gradually turning white for several
years, died here yesterday, She had been
III for several months, but II is not
thought that the peculiarly strange change
10 color which she underwent had any :
thing TO do with her last illness. The
greater part OF her body is now healthy
lily white Her husband, who was a pi-
oneer OF this county, died Tuesday morn
Ing.
Mrs. R,dridge's father was Guinea
man aud her ancestors are tuil-Dlooded
negroes as far as II known. The natural
color Of Mrs. Eldridge was quite dark
even for her race, and there was nothing
peculiarly noticeable about IL until she
was quite advanced 10 years. Quite
number of years ago she noticed u spot
Of white about the size OF e silver dollar
upon her right leg Ia the course 81
few months others appeared upon various
parts Of her body, rather more prominent
upon her limbs than body. In time these
grew together, until INST OF her body be-
came white. For the last few yeArs the
change has appeared 70 TOTO" ths piiuN'-
pal.neryes, and in time crept up the spl-
nsl cord and over her forehead.
About the time that the chan reached
the fore part Of her hair, streaks Of ~hite
began to appear on each aide Of ner chin,
meeting st her mouth. One peculiarly
is that wherever the change came y IS
complete. There is no fading OF the
white of into the black through tle
various shades of gray, % would De ex-
pected. Instead OF this the white ana
black are distinctly divided The color
Of the changed portion Is OIL clear,
healthy, lily Wilderness, and one "ou'o
hardly believe 70 look Gt the arm Of Mrs,
Eldridge that it was not the arm Of .
white woman. -
During all the change Mrs. Eidrioge
suffered no Inconvenience whatever from
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-28
PENNIES NO LONGER SCARCE.
The Treasury Department Breaus the
children'a Corner ia Pennies.

New York star, Dec. %.
LAST November the children Of the
United States began to paralyxs business
interests Of the country by boarding pen
niles in their private savings banks for
Christmas. In a few weeks pennies al
most disappeared from circulation. The
ninety-nino cent stores were sad. The
toy stores found difficulty In making
change. In Chicago per cent. premium
was paid TO- pennies. Copper was worth
more than gold or silver.
Meanwhile the wise financial children
OF New York held millions OF idle pennies
on deposit In their stout iron savings.
banks, and had corner on all the toy.
dealers In the city, Dealers sent to the
United States treasury at Washington
for pennies, and Secretary Manning lelo.
graphed back to them that The children
Of the country had complete control Of
the penny circulation, and that there
were no pennies in the United States
treasury.
Ono of the large uptown dry goods
stores In New York got pennies from The
ferry companies. II would send boy
down TO Fulton ferry with pillow case
and $40 and he would return with n oil.
lowcase full OF pennies. Another large
store buys Its pennies from church,
which sells the pennies contributed for
the heather and takes bills In exchange
AT late hour yesterday afternoon hall
a dozen large uptown stores got bags OF
bright new pennies, freshly minted, from
Washington, aud gave them out 10 ali
their customers. The penny market was
relieved, and the strain was over. The
children's savings banks will throw 1000.
0oo or 100000 pennies on the market TO
day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-28

Il and never felt any Kind OF sensation,
either OF itching, nervousness or pain.
that could be attributed 20 that cauee.
II has Stoned TO gradually 20 on With.
ont affecting her feelings or health in anv
manner whatever Coming to this coun.
" IN 1852, the particulars Ia this strange
case are within the knowledge OF an cit.
liens, who knew fully 81 It's genuiueneSs
When Interviewed, DR.. Coleman said
VI was FIRST called to see her about April
!. can not see that there Is any skin
disease In the skin OF the negro there
Is documentary deposit, and In this case
think u hut the absorption Of This de.
posit IS Ear az the skin Is concerned. /
never heard Of similar case
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-28

churches and palaces aud parks and drive.
NAYS make scene never 20 be forgotten.
lhe castle Is the pride OF Mexico ana no
expense has been spared to make II the
most beautiful, elegant and magnificent
spot on this continent. The party passed
through suite after suite OF rooms far
nisned Ia regal style regardless OF cost,
aud II was the universal decision az ira
party that there was nothing finer on this
continent.
The military college of the republic IL
also located on tins hill, but for waut OF
time was not inspected.
The cathedral OF Mexico Is not only a
church, but a magnificent gallery OF paint
lngs, which must De seen TO be appreci.
ated. The city is supplied with water hy
aqueducts OF stone fifteen miles long,
built centuries ago.
The party called on Minister Manning,
and found him genial, cultivated,
witty, polished gentleman, lust the Kind
OF man one would expect 70 see
representing our country at such a polite
and courtly capital as Mexico. They
were also received by Ignacio Mariscai,
secretary OF state, who married. Balti.
more lady while minister TO the United
States, and who converses fluently in
kuglish. He expressed the kludliest feel
ings toward the United States, and
among other things said;
SENSIBLE MEXICAN.
"Mexico, 10 become what her
great natural resources ought 10
make her, requires the capital
and energy OF foreigners, and she
naturally looks 20 the United States for
their assistance, for the reasons that the
United States is sister republic whose
constitution Mexico copied, connected
with her by the international lines OF rail.
ways, and because she has Ia the Monroe
doctrine warned all foreign nations
against interfering with the affairs Of this
continent, and enforced that doc
trine at the close OF tho rebel.
lion by asking the French army
OF invasion TO evacuate the country,
which they did, and the fall OF Maximll.
Han was the consequence
The Cutting matter was referred to and
the hope expressed that no further trouble
would grow out of It.
GLORIOUS CLIMATE.
AT Irspuato, station on the Mexican
Central railway, the party bought straw
berries from boys who were peddling
them, and were informed that they sold
them every day In the year.
A most wonderful country Is Mexico,
full OF scenes carrying one back to the
Egyptian captivity, 2000 years before
Christ was born. The same sandals, the
same cotton clothing, the same hats with
an imitation of serpent for a hat band,
the same wooden plows. and the same
sorrowful, pathetic countenances which
we read of in the Bible.
But wait. All these viii in few years
give way to the ciyili' alton Of the nine
teenth century OF railroads, steam print
iug presses and myriad religions The
party express themselves az well pleased
with their trip and also with the wonder
full growth OF Texas In population and
wealth as evidenced along the line OF the
Texas & Pacific railroad, notably at Tex
srkana, Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, Col
orado City aud I'll Paso.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-28
Died at Greenwood.

Special TO the Gazette
FORT SMITH, ARK, Dec. ~ "A tele-
phone message from Greenwood, this
county, announces the death Of Hon. j.
II. Leake, assistant clerk Of the last Ar
kansas Legislature, and candidate for
chief clerk Of the next Legislature with
out opposition. He died at $3.50 this
evening.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-28
Hnb,ls ARC nnrd 20 nreal,

Miss Ingenue--How is 1t ono never
sees any but the most desirable young
men attentive TO your daugbtersH
Mra. WorldlY--You see, my dea-, In
the beginning engage the young men In
game OF cri0bage, where tine cards are
dealt one at time. II they deal I've and
then stop, that settles th'm. They play
nnkar