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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

KEEP Your WORD WITH CHILDREN
1t is related that the Earl of Chatham had
promised that his son should be present at
the demolition of wall about the estate, but
through accident it was pulled down in his
absence His Lordship felt the Importance
of his word being kept sacred, so he ordered
the wall to be rebuilt, that his son might be
present when it was again demolished, as he
had promised. 1t was not that "a chld's within
might be humored, but that his faith in his
fathers word might be mistaken
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
One for the Mahdi.

Lord Wolseley, in the course of recent
lecture, told a number of amusing anecdotes,
the best of which was as follows: One Of
his officers, who happened to have glass
eye, was one day examining a prisoner,
jealous follower of the Mahdi. "Why do you
believe in the Mahdi ?" 81 believe in him."
cles" The officer Immediately took out his
glass eye, tossed it up in the air, caught it
and put it back in its place. Dye think the
Mahdi could do that?" he asked. The man
was appalled,, and couldn't say another word.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

--"Yes, sir" yelled the socialistc agitator
81 am the workingman's friend"
ooh, go long" said real workingman
you haven't done an honest days work in
two years"
"Of course haven't. That's just where ]
show my friendship for the workingman.
keep my hands off so he can have the job"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
A Young Artist in Taify.

"Gran'ma," said boy of nine years, chow
old are your"
about sxty,six," replied his grandmother
You'll die soon, won't you, grammar"
"Yes, dear, l expect to-"
"And when die, gran'ma, can be buried
side ofyou?"
Eyes, dear" said she, as her heart warmed
toward the little one, whom she folded closer
in her arms.
"Granma," softly whispered the little ras.
cal, gimme ten cents"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
pnetical.
We DIDIT UNTO ME.

BY PRISCILLA j. OWENS.
Dost Thou need bread and raimenty
What shall I give to Thee?
My life, were little payment
For all Thy gifts to me.
Lord, all my need supplying,
Thy followers let me seek,
And in Thy name be trying
TO help the poor and weak
Vert Thou in prison pining,
Would l not visit Thee?
Or sick, in pain declining,
Would'st Thou not look for mey
Lord, all my sorrows healing,
And breaking quilts dark chain,
Could'st Thou for aid sppealing,
Fer call to me in vain?
Vert Thou q lonely stanger,
My door should open wide,
To me in grief or danger,
Thy help was ne'er denied.
For when | roamed benighted,
Thou didst Thine hand extend,
And lead me home love-lighted,
And call me "child" and friend"
So when Thou com'st in glory
Upon Thy Judgment throne,
And nations range before Thee,
Thy just award to own
Then let me hear Thee saying,
MY lowly followers see,
Then thou didst cheer and help them,
Thou did'st it unto Me-"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
OAKLAND BOARDING SCHOOL.
" FALLSTON, MD. 2lst YEAR.
Studies Resumed Sent. Is, 1855.

Young gentlemen prepared for business and
for college. Teachers prepared for higher grade
examination. Surveying and engineering practi-
cally taught. Bookkeeping made practical with
samples of goods a currency, bank, &c. Ele-
mentary branches thoroughly taught. TERMS
REDUCED. For circulars address
G. G. CURTISS, A. NJ,
auT Principal
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
PERSONAL PROPERTY
HERMAN STUMP, Solicitor.

HERMAN STUMP, Solicitor.
ORDER NISI.
VIM A. Wiley In the
VS.. Circuit Court
ID. Elbridge Wiley, for
ct. al. Hartford County.
ORDERED, this 2lst day of April, 1886, that the
~ sale made and reported by Herman Stump.
trustee, in the above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
be shown on or before the 23d day of May, 1885,
provided a copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Hartford
county, once in each of three successvelweeks
before the said 23d day of May, 1886
The report states the amount of sales to be
$500.
A. JARRETT, Clerk.
True copy, test
23ap A. l.. JARRETT, Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
The Egis & Intelligencer
Terms-si.5o a Year, in Advance
10 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
f w B A K e r

TRANSIENT ADvERTIsEMENTs.--On Square, 3
insertiors or less $3.50. Each subsequentinserton,
rs cents Longer advertisements in the same pro-
portion. Aspace equal to six lines makesasquaie.
Figure-work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications will
be inserted at ten cents per line
T- Yearly advertisements atspecial rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
Good Boots
Good Shoes :
AT
ELY'S OLD STAND,

No. ITO N. Gay Street,
Corner Exeter Street, BALTIMORE, Md
Gents Heavy Boots,
Gents Fine Boots
Gents Heavy Shoes,
Gents Fine Shoes,
Boys Heavy Boots,
Boys Fine Boots,
Youths Heavy Boots,
Youths Fine Boots.
LADIES' HEAVY BUTTONED AND
LACED SHOES,
LADIES' LIGHT BUTTONED AND
LACED SHOES.
~ Call and see my MEMS HANDMADE
HEAVY BOOT, all Kip Leather, back and front,
which sell for $3.50. and guarantee them equal
to any $500 boot in the market.
Also MISSES AND CHILDREN'S BUTTONED
AND LACED SHOES of all kinds complete
supply of GUM AND ARCTIC BOOTS AND
SHOES in all styles. These goods have been
manufactured and selected with great care, and
every article sold will be warranted as represent
ed
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

ROBERT ARCHER. Solicitor.
ORDER NISI.
g. S. Rogers,
vs.. In the Circuit Court
Hannah Mitchell for Hartford county.
et al. In Equity.
ORDERED, this 22d day of April, 1886, that
" the sale made and this day reported by
Robert Archer, trustee in the above case, be
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the nth day of May,
1886 ;provided. copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Hartford county,
once in each of three successive weeks before
the 18th day of May, 1886
A. LINGAN JARRETT, Clerk.
True Copy, Test.
23ap A. LINGAN JARRETT, Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

ORDER NISI.
Ann NJ. STREET., vs..
j. Nicholas Nelson, In Equity.
and wife, ct. al.
ORDERED, this 14th day of April, 1886. that
~ the sale made and reported by Herman
Stump, trustee in the above entitled cause, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 9Th day of May
1886; provided, copy of this order be inserted In
some newspaper published In Hartford county
once in each of three successive weeks before
the said 9Th day of May next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
5000.
A. L. JARRETT, Clerk.
True Copy, Test,
leap A.L.JARRETT. Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

THOS. II. ROBINSON Attorney.
ORDER NISI.
Daniel Scott In the Circuit Court
Vs. for
James Smithson Hartford County
and others. In EQUITY.
ORDERED, this 18th day of April, 1885, that
~ the sale made and reported by Thomas H
Robinson, trustee for the sale OF the real estate
therein mentioned be ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
| or before the 8th day of May, 1886 provided q
copy of this order be inserted In some newspaper
printed and published in Hartford county, once in
each OF three successive weeks before the Sth
| day of May next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$3,500
A. L. JARRETT, Clerk.
True Copy, Test.
leap A. L. JARRETT, Clerk
/ a.. =. n. =. .....-.-.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

The world is full of change. A good
many people wish they could say the same
of their pockets.
How can | ever pay you ?"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
TRUSTEES SALE.

by virtue of a deed of trust from w. Scott
Whiteford and a decree of the Circuit Court for
Hartford county, sitting in Equity, the subscriber,
as trustee will offer at Public Sale at the Court
House door, in Bel Air,
On SATURDAY, MAY Sth, 1SS6,
at IL o'clock, Nj, the following
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
TRUSTEES SALE.

pY VIRTUE of decree of the Circuit Court
ID for Hartford county, as Court of Equity,
the subscriber, as trustee, will offer at Public
Sale, at the Court House door, in Bel Air,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
List of Letters.

List Of unclaimed letters and postal
cards remaining in Post Office at Or
angeburg. $. c., for the week ending
June 3, 1886:
Rose Brown care Irwin Connor, Mrs.
NJ. II. Boinest, Miss Minnie A. Board,
Mrs. B. F. Barton, Phielix Camadore,
Mrs Ellen Clearking, Collins Frederick
care Jake Ziegler, Mrs. S. NJ. Tanning,
Richmond Frierson, B. Green, S. ".
Holman, Edward Jinkens, John H.
Marshall, Miss Rosa Nlillar, Mrs. Har-
riett Meats, Lizer Mcdonald, Miss S. E.
Middleton, J. II. Porter, Thomas Ray
sor, j. F. Siegler, Miss Sally Sandiper
care Thos. Williams, Harriet Trevelle,
Mrs. Sarah Tylor, S. W. Washington,
j. W. Williams.
Persons calling for these Letters or
Postal Cards will please say that they
were advertised.
+. y. SCHIFFLEY, Postmaster.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
A Card.

The commencement exercises ofSheri-
dams Classical School will embrace the
2lst, 22nd, 23rd, oath and 25th of this
month. Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday are set apart for the public
examination of the students. The
Annual debate of the Hampton Liter
ary Society will take place on Thursday
night, and the Annual Exhibition of the
School will take place on Friday night.
TO all these exercises the public are
earnestly invited. The school building
will be utilized for the entire exercises.
Other information will be published at
an early day. H. G.. SHERIDAN, Jr.,
Secretary of Faculty.
June 1st, 1886.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
Colleges Continued.

Free tuition is the only and soul
cause Of complaint on the part of the
UNCONVENTIONAL Colleges and they have
courteously requested the Legislature
to remove this Questionable feature,
which they refused. / asked one of
our representatives a reason for so
doing. He replied, it was hostility on
the part of the UNCONVENTIONAL Schools
and an entering wedge to injure the
State College. heard in our late
State convention, a blatant chap cry
out in the confusion, that the Metho-
dist and Baptist want to tear down our
State College. There is hostility in
this educational conflict, but l deny
that there is any on the part of the
Denominational Colleges. The boot is
on the other leg. Now, Mr.. Editor, |
am plain spoken man, l want to be
practical frequently meet on your
streets men, charging the Methodist
and Baptist of being prejudiced against
the State institution, because we object
to free tuition to wealthy students. l
want the friends of this college to pro-
duce evidence or proof of this in your
columns, if you will give them space
in your columns. The reason invite
them to discuss this subject in your
paper is, because | am slow of speech
and they doublt-team on me in the
streets. If they can show me any pre-
judice or hostility on my part, Will
cease my opposition. If ] am not bet
ter informed, / shall drive this .'enter.
ing wedge" with my ballot in the fall
election. 1 certainly prefer the De-
nominational Colleges to the State In
stitution and have good and valid
reasons for it, | have in ante-bellum
day persuaded relatives to patronlze
Wotford instead of the South Carolina
College. Then the South Carolina
College charged tuition fees and could
claim educational advantages. l hard
" think they have the cheek to claim
it in the present Institution. | wish
to be understood. | object to free
tuition, not to the poor, but to the rich
mans son. / cannot understand why
the Legislature should tax poor man,
struggling for bread, to help educate
the rich mans son. 1t is. Mr.. Editor,
absurd to this old FARMER.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
BUSINESS LOCALS

Soda Water, Soda Water at T. G.
uubbel's. ...-
Ginger Beer, Ginger Beer at T. e.
Hubbell's.
Cornelson has another lot of those
nice pig hams.
Zephyr single and double in all
shades at Cornelson's. ..-.
Rick Rack Braid, looped and plain in
all sizes at Cornelson's.
Cornelson has the largest and best
selected shoe stock in town.
CALL at P. W. Cantwells and exam
inc his Kerosine Oil Ranges.
Sweet Rolls and Potatoe Bread fresh
every day at T. c. Hubbelrs.
The most elegant line of Gents and
Ladies Hosiery, at Cornelson's.
1000 yds Fruit of the Loom just re-
ceived at the New York Store. .-
Fresh Car Load Of Ice has been re-
ceiyed at Brunson's Ice House.
p. W. CANTWELL has fine lot of
Crockery Ware at prices to suit all.
Just received a lot of fine Segars at a
reasonable price at Il. &. Hubbells.
A full line of fancy and staple Gro
ceries low down at Jas. Van Tassels.
Elegant patterns in Spring Calico
just received at the New York Store.
Fresh Candies us cheap as can be
purchased any where at T. c. HubbelPs.
Cornelson's Dress Goods stock is
beautiful. Call early and get bargains.
Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, APP
pies and Oranges at Jas. Van Tassels.
Two hundred pairs ladies fine slip
pers just received at the New York
StoEa.
FOR Brooms, Baskets, Brushes,
Bowls, Bath Bricks, Baisins, &C., go to
p. w. Cantwell.
z. W. CANTwELL has a large stock
of Guano Tunnels which he will sell at
very1ow prices.
r.. C. Hubbell will be supplied with
the finest Fruit and Candies in the
market for the holidays. Gail and see
for yourself.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

EXCURSION TO CHARLEsTON.-The
officers and members of Bethel Sunday
School propose going on an excursion
to Charleston OH the 23l of June. The
price of tickets has been fixed ut the
low rate of S1.OO for adults and fifty
cents for children. This excursion will
present in excellent opportunity for
those desiring to visit the city to do SO.
Ticketsfor sale at LOwman Il Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

BE careful where you drink your
Soda Water. While it is the most health
full and refreshing drink for the sum
mer, it is only so when made by re-
liable parties, from pure material. dis
pensed from sound fountain in su-
iicient quantity to be always fresh and
pure: otherwise it's only sweet poison:
a safe place to drink is at Jos. Eros
fOunt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

We request each Of our subscribers
to examine the address on his paper.
and partioalarly to observe the date
upon it. This date shows the time up
to which the paper has been paid TOR.
Many of our subscribers will thus see
that they have paid in advance; but
there are many others who will dis
cover that they have not.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

IMPORTANT D DECIssIoN.-The supreme
court has rendered decision in case
against the Abbeville county commits
sioners for payment for bridge claimed
by the commissioners to be defective.
The court holds that the circuit court
has no original jurisdiction in cases
against counties. The decision will
prove of great benefit to the counties
as bv it all claims are to be adjusted by
the county commissioners themselves,
leaving to the claimant however the
right of appeal to the circuit court.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

THE TELEPHONE GoNE.-The Bell
Telephone Company, which has been
conducting an exchange here for the
past two years, took out their lnstru-
ments last Tuesday. and Orangeburg IS
now without this great convenience.
We understand that another exchange
will be formed in j few days.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

SUMNER SCHoOL.-Prof. Jas. s. Hey
ward, during the summer vacation,
will teach limited class in mathema-
tics, Latin, Greek. sc. This is an eH-
cellent opportunity for boys preparing
for college. For particulars apply to
Prot. Howard.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

You ought to know it by now that
Jos. Eros is Headquarters for Candies
of all kinds, fresh and cheaper then
any where. Also, If you value your
health, drink Soda Water at Eros
fount. A pleasant and sure remedy
for headache is Ginger and Lime Juice
> cents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
Southern Manager, Columbia, S. G.

10 THE LADIEs.-Dlrs. L. NJ. Smoak
begs to inform her friends and the
public generally that her stock of Mil
linery and Fancy Goods this season is
the largest and handsomest she has
ever offered. She receives a great va
riety of flowers and novelties all
through the season, and all orders en-
trusted to her will receive prompt and
careful attention. Prices to suit the
times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

CLEAR DAYs.-How many absolute
ly clear days do you suppose there are
in a year? You shake your head from
right to left and smile at such ques-
tion. To the ordinary person the
question seems like tri1ing one, but
to the meteorologist the topicis of vast
Importance. You might make a dozen
conjectures and not come anywhere
near the proper number. Guess how
many there were in 1885, and see how
near you come to figures January
furnished two, February five, and
March, as might have been expected,
none. April supplied four, while May
produced but one. June, like March,
was unprolifc. There was but one per.
fectly clear day in July, and four in
August. September, the banner month
of the year, yielded seven, and October
came within one of being its equal. In
November there was one, and Decem-
Der, with all its storm and buster,
furnished two; total, thirty-three.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

Will be sold at any reasonable price
on account of scarcity Of money, stock
of fancy goods of all description, pre-
sents for any occasion, Albums,
Workboxes, Desks, Books, Music, Birth
day Cards, no matter what 1t is call at
Jos. Eros's and get it 1T your own price.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

MONEY TO LoAS.-Money to lend on
Real Estate in Orangeburg County in
sums from $500 to S3OO,0CO. Parties
in Orangeburg County will please ap-
ply to B. p. IZlar, Judge Of Probate.
w. II. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law,
BarnWell, S. G.,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

THE CoTToN PICKER. board of
directors of the Mason cotton harvester
company of Charleston began proceed
ings on Friday against Owen Il. Bugg
and the United States cotton harvester
company of New York, inventors and
owners of a cotton harvesting machine.
The claim of the Mason company is for
injunction and damages on the ground
that Bugg's application for a patent on
the machine referred to was rejected
after full hearing by the patent office,
and that the patent was granted to the
Mason company, and that Bugg having
been defeated in the patent office, has
infringed several of the Mason COM
pany's patents in the construction of
his machine. Had it not been for the
trouble given by this man Bugg the
Mason picker would have been intro
duced last Fall.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

Mothers, think Of the battle that is
being waged by worms against the life
Of your child. There is no night of rest
with them; they fight to kill. Shriner's
Indian Eermifuge will annihilate them.
Only % cents a bottle.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03
Machinery.
To Farmers and Lumbeyme1l.

To Farmers and Lumbe1me1l.
Do not buy an Engine or Boiler of
any kind, Saw Mill, Planer or Grain
Mills until you have invested one cent
postal card writing for prices and
terms.
Purchasers are often surprised at the
low prices can make for them.
1 answer inquiries promptly and can
often save you money.
E. W. SCREvEN,
n.1
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

4 STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
The New York and Charleston Ware
house and Steam Navigation Company
have executed a mortgage to secure the
issue of S1,500,0O0 six per cent. bonds,
the Central Trust Company, OF New
York, being the trustee. The object is
to furnish the South Carolina Railway
Company with additional terminal and
steamship facilities. Now let the
merchants of Charleston reach out and
secure the business that legitimately
belongs to them, and then the old city
would he put on the highway to pros
perity.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

Z. a. LEFvRNDAIIL, Boot and Shoe
Maker, at Mrs. Alden's New Block.
Repairing done in the neatest manner
and on the shortest notice. Also Har-
ness ReDairing done.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

PASTOR CALLED.-The Rev. j. Q.
Wertz has accepted a call to become
the pastor of the Lutheran congrega-
tion in town, and will enter upon the
discharge OF his duties next Sunday.
Mr.. Wertz is a good preacher, and we
congratulate the Lutheran congrega-
ticn on securing his services.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

FIRE NEAR GRAIIAMs.-The resi-
dence of DR.. Henry Faust, about five
miles south of Graham's, was accident
ally destroyed by fire last Thursday
afternoon about 3 O'clock. The roof Of
the house is supposed to have been set
on fire by spark from the chimney.
The entire contents Of the building
were saved. The loss is estimated at
$1,000 to $1,000. No insurance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

Duffy's pure Barley Malt Whiskey
the best tonic for invalids. For sale
ONLY lt las. Van TaSSelS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

DEATH OF Mrs. W. a. SSELL.-This
excellent lady died at the residence of
her step-father, Mr. N. n. Riley, of
Middle Township, la>t Tuesday from
heart disease. M. itlley was a consis-
tent member of the Methodist Church,
and at the time Of her death was about
thirty years old. She leaves ahusband
and several children to mourn her loss.
She was granddaughter of Mr.. Thos.
Collier, who is also quite i'll from heart
disease.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

GRADUATED.-Last week the follow
ing young South Carolinians received
the degree Of licentiate OF instruction
from the Nashville Normal College ::
Misses Rosa Estalla Franklin and liar,
riet Lula Hook, and Messrs. Edward
Earle Clement, Jacob Henry Feaster
and Robert Henry Stackhouse. Miss
Hook is a native of Orangeburg County.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

Pure Barley Malt Whiskey, absolute
ly free from fusel oil or other injurious
ingredients. For sale only at Jas. Van
ToSsp1rs
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-03

The CHANGE OF GUAGE.--Last
Tuesday was set apart for the change
of guage on the South Carolina Rail
way from five feet to four feet nine
inches. This road has 217miles of track,
all of which was changed last Tues
day to the standard guage. The work
was done by force of about 1000 men,
and was pushed through with all posi-
BILE rapidity under the personal super
vision Of MIR. James Trumble, the road
master, and Mr.. j. II. Averill, the mas
ter Of transportation. The line be.
tween Charleston and Summerville was
divided into sections of one mile, to
each of which was assigned foreman
and six men. The other parts of the
road were divided into sections of five
miles, each in charge of foreman and
eighteen men. AS soon as the work
was we'll under way test trains were
despatched from Branchville to Column
bia and Augusta testing the track as 1t
was changed. Test trains also started
from Charleston in order to try the
main line, and the Lambs branch road.