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Sawyer(lale Dots.

Editor Times and Democrat:
Our corn crop is excellent; cotton is
coming out with the recent fine rains
and good weather.
Our people are cheerful under Demo.
cratic rule and the chance OF selecting
candidates by the primary system
which we deem much fairer and more
Democratic than the old convention
plan by cliques, rings and political
dead-beatS.
But few genial hand-shaking candi-
dates have put in an appearance, but
we look for them--for they will come
to see the "dear voters 4 scare-croW
that would frightcn hungry dog into
fits only welcomes patriotic office
seeker.
The various churches of this section
have been enjoying almost unparallell-
ed revivals, resulting in many CONVEX
sions and acceSsions.
Our schools are fourishing. Mr..
Jno. w. Harley has Il fine school at
Beaver Creek, while Sawyerdale
Academy IS 50 fortunate rs to secure
that accomplished scholar and teacher,
Prof. Boynton O'Brien, as principal.
Mr.. O'Brien who has for eight years
taught in Lexington and Aiken coun-
ties, has perhaps, fitted as many pupils
for college, the colUting room and
various professions as any teacher IN
the State.
Several of our citizens, regardless OF
politics, met on Saturday at Williams
Store and organized a Farmers Club
with Mr.. JnO. II. Phillips, President,
and Mr.. a. B. Corbitt Secretary.
FORKEE
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LIST of Letters.

List of unclaimed letters and postal
cards remaining in Post Office ut Or
angeburg. 5. c., for the week ending
August q, 1856:
q. a. Brunson. Mrs. Levicy G. Bo-
zard, Mrs. Asbury Bapter, NJ. r. Carton,
d. y. DantZler, Miss Cell Evans, r.
Evans, Nancy Canes, Il. W. Harley
Frank IIaine, Sllas Hudley, Miss Laura
Jackson, care Of Nelson Dantzler; Miss
Mamie Jackson. Miss Pauline Keller,
Mrs. y. Lewis, Toney McWhite, Adam
Phillips. Eddy Porter, Rev. }. G. Pen
dergrass, Henry Riley, J. Spires, Mrs.
Mahaly Sumter, DR.. Thompson. John
Washington, Mrs. II. Worhton.
Persons calling for these Letters OF
Postal Cards will please say that they
were advertised.
+. \. SCIIIFFLEY. Postmaster:
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TIE COTTON CATERPILLAR.-Thc
following interesting facts about these
pests is taken from the Barnwell
People of last week: "Dr. L. II. Dow
ling, good authority on all agricultural
subjects, talked interestingly about
cotton caterpillars the other day. Be-
fore the war; he said. they did no harm
in this section OF the South. In the
last twenty-one years they have appear
ed ten times, shortening five crops
more or less. Last year they were first
discovered in his fields on the 18th OF
July and they cost him twenty bales.
The Doctor says they have fayorite
places for putting in their first appear
ance, generally being discovered with
in ten feet of the spots where they ap-
peared at the previous visitation. This
new fact, heretofore unnoticed, opens
wide room for conjecture and investiga-
tion. May it not preserve itself during
the winter in it's cradle home, in the
pith of the cotton stalk, or some other
unknown manner, until seasons suitable
for its development bring it to life
again? If that could be proven, the
burning of the stalks, or other winter
quarters, would put an end to it and
its ravages. The neighborhood of
Buford's Bridge is, according to DIR.
Dowling, the favorite pasture ground
for these pests. That fact dissipates
the theory that its moths are brought
from the sea coast in railway cars and
by Sontherly winds"
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A Reply.
4 NtpIy'
,G. S. c.. August "a, 1856.

ORANGEBUEG, S. c.. August "a, 1856.
Editor Times dnd Democrat:
In your issue Of August 18th, 1886,
under the heading "Dots by the Way"
occur the following passages with ref
erence to the small boy, colored:
Another choice party gotten up
about the depot to pitch ball" "The
goahead small boy gets on the night
Shifting trains at the depot and has a
nice time riding up and down. He has
the faculty of screaming louder than
the engine whistle. He Casually Il doz-
en- shins up to the car roof puts on
brakes, whistles all the steam calls,
dances on the roof as the cars move
and wells 4 farewell us the train goes
off," "Query:-If one of those urchins
who Chamber llnmoleSted (We saw that
they were seen and not interfered Wlth)
on top Of the shifting trains gets killed
or hurt, who is reSponsible?'
AS these paragraphs are calculated to
reflect on the officers Of the South Car
olina Railway Company, l have felt it
due to them to say Shat the above
statements arc untrue, and could only
have been written by some one who
was not only unfriendly to the Rail-
way Company and its officers, but who
seeks in a covert way to vent his Ill
will and spleen. Let the author OF
"Dots by the Way come out like man
and prefer his charges, il he has any,
against the company or any of its otli-
GERS, and not act the part of the assas-
sin by stabbing his enemy in the dark,
and then quietly Sinking away to
await another opportunity to repeat
the cowardly act. Respectfully,
.JEI1C G. POSTELl..
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Startling but True.

WILLS POINT, TEXAS, December l, 1885.
After suffering for more than three
years with disease Of the throat and
lungs, l got so low lastspring l was en-
tirely unable to do anything, and my
cough was so bad | scarcely slept any
at night. My Druggist, Mr.. II. F.
Goodnight, sent Inc Il trial bottle OF
DR.. BoSanko's Cough and Lung Syrup.
/ found relief, and after using six S1.OO
bottles, I was entirely cured. j. o..
Welden. Sold by Dr.. G.. Wannama-
ker
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SURVIVORS, MEETING.-We are re-
uuested i:y Mr.. Jno. {. Pike to invite
the surviving members of Company T.,
Second Artillery, to meet in Orange
burg on the 9th of September for the
purpose of organizing 4 survivors as
SociatlCn.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
ScllOnl Notice.

The exercises Of Sheridan's Classical
School will be resumed on the first
Monday of September, at 9 y. NJ. Let
your children report for duty on first
day of session. Miss Donie Black, Il
graduate Of Columbia Female College,
will take charge Of Girls Department
and also give instructions in Calesthe-
MICS. II. G. SHERIDAN JR.,
Secretary School.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

TURN OUT AND NOTE.-We would
impress upon the minds of all Demo
Gratis the Importance of turning out
and voting at the Primary election. 1t
is then that each and every one has the
privilege Of. casting his vote tor the
men of his choice. Those who 10 not
vote at the primary election, have no
moral right to complain, if the ticket
nominated does not suit. The rule is,
however. that those who do not vote,
are the onc'a who do the most grum-
bling.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

TEACHERS Observation-Disclosures,
teachers, that the Institute commences
at IL o'clock 4. NJ. on next Monday. at
Mellichamps Schoolhouse. Make your
arrangements. at once, to come and
spend the week in improvement and
equipment for your profession. You
will ever regret it if you miss this op-
portunity that comes to your very doors.
The exercises will h" open to the
public, and we hope our citizens will
Show their interest by being present as
much as possible. and especially the
first days proceedings.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

YES. WHY NOT ?--Dr. ". L. Jones,
the able and veteran editor OF the
Southern Cultivator in his "ThOughts
for the Month";" for August, concludes
as follows Let neighbOrhOou clubs
now come together and have harhc-
cues. Give the social side Of our na-
lures in opportunity Of expanding.
The exacting demands Of his crop have
heretofore Kept the farmer too busy
and too closely ut home for him to en-
JOY much the society of his friends.
This is the greatest defect in farm life;
let us countcract its dwarling, narrow
ing tendency whenever we can. Meet
together as often as possible, compare
noses, swap experiences, discuss the
public welfare of the county and State.
DO not be frightened by the bugahoo
cry of politics; farmers have as much
right to politics rs anybody else. Why
should they not fix up states as we'll as
the city people or anybody else -: BY
all means take politics out of thehands
of the self-seekers."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

LECTUEEs.-Prof. Z. 5. Joynes VIII
deliver two lectures ntXt week at Mel
lichamp's Schoolhouse. The first Will
tnke place on next Tuesday evening,
subject. THE Study OF LanguaSe.
and the second will be On "wednesday.
evening, subject. "Characteristics OF
the English Language" DR.. Joynes'
well known reputation us an eloquent
and classic lecturer will, undoubtedly.
ensure full house. The lectures are
free. and cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

TRUSTEES MEETING.--Col. Coward,
our State Superintendent of Education;
as heretofore announced, will meet ana
address the SchGol Trustees OF our
County. 1T MellichamP's Schoo.nouse
on Friday, September Sd. Let an the
Trustees come out and give HIM L
cheering reception.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

A BIG SNAkE.-N1r. W. I. Philips,
of the Fork, writes lis that his son,
Laurence. killed a rattle snake five feet
long within two hundred yards of the
family residence 4 short time ago. The
snake had fourteen rattleS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

Southern Manager, Columbia, S. G.

We offer, to close them out, the fol-
lowing goods at prices named:
Gents GauZe Undershirts ut 20 cents,
35 cents and 60 cents, worth 25 cents,
so cprtS and 80 cents.
Ladies Gauze Vests at 40 cents,
worth 60 cents.
Nuns Yelling at Is cents and IL
cents, worth 20 cents and 25 cents.
Lace Buntings 10 cents. Is cents and
20 cents. worth 1219 cents, 10 cents, 25
cents and 30 cents.
Dotted Swiss Muslin at 10 cents,
worth 15 cents.
Figured Check Pique at II cents,
worth Is cents.
Bro. Linen Drill at Is cents and 18
cents, worth 90 cents and % cents.
Silk Gloves. Summer weight, 40
cents, so cents and 60 cents, worth 60
cents, IS cents, S1.OO
Silk NIitts at 35 cents, worth so cents.
Call early to secure best selections.
Brunson & Dibble.
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\ warranted solid whale bone whip
for Sl.23 worth $500 ut Jos. Eros
whips from ten cents up. Goods Of all
kind have been bought and will bcsold
at panic prices.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

TO TIE LADIEs.-Mrs. 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; great va
rictv of flowers and novelties all
through the season, and al 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, 1886-08-26

+. y. LErvENDAIIL, Boot and Shoe
maker, at Mrs. .ldden's New Block.
Repairing done in the ncatest manner
and on the shortest notice. Also llar-
ness Repairing done.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

Good books are the best companions
to have, almost any book for one-half
its actual value. Different binding,
immense stock. come and see at Jos.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

If you want nice Hat for yourself
or boys call ut COrlclson'S. who has Il
large and pretty line just in.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

| got back My advertisement from
now till Christmas will pay you to
read; it will tell you what brought
YOU from New York, and call at } os.
Eros'' Bazaar will surprise you Of the
hard time prices am selling at.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. absolute
" tree from fuscl oil or other injurious
ingredients. For sale only at Jas. Van
TaSSellS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

If YOU arg in need Of Shoes for your
family. and want lirst-class goods. and
all warranted. get them ut Cornelson's.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Machinery.

To Farmers a1ld LImJermen.
DO not buy IN 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.
answer inquiries promptly and can
often save you money.
L w CnpIsNlrN
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

THE WAR IN TIE BLACK DISTRICT
The News and Courier Of last Saturday
contained the following in reference to
the war now being waged in the Black
District for and against Smalls: The
meeting at st. Andrews yesterday was
quite small, but there we're number
of speeches made. and they were both
long and bitter. The speakers were
a. S. Dascomb, W. J. Bowen, J. NJ
Freeman, w. II. Thompson. Robert
Smalls, Il. G. Browne, Hobt. Simmons
A. Z. Ford and W. II. -AhrcnS. Smalls
was denounced by one of the speakers
as a convicted bribe-takcr." RcS0lll-
tions were offered endorsing Il Berke-
ley man for Congress. but Nat Clark,
who acted us precinct chairman, refus-
ed to put them to a vote. When the
resolutions endorsing SmallS were Of
fered they were clearly voted down by
a decided majority, but Clark, the
chairman, who was SmallS man, tie
clared the resolutions adopted. The
ground was the scene Of much Contu.
sion and disorder. Thompson, Bowen
and Browne attacked Smalls bitterly
and seemed to have had things their
own way. At the meeting on johns
Island, Wednesday, not over lOO voters
were present, and they were divided
between Bowen and SmallS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

Please leave your orders for Ice on
Order Slate at D. n. Smiths Book
Store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

The ground is said to be actually on
fire between Fort Howard and OcOntO.
Wisconsin. where the forests have been
burning many days. The country
there is Il scene Of drsolaEion and ruin.
\ heavy rHin is the only hope.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

NOTICE TO ALL.-Wc want all con-
cerned to understand tlat we will not
undertake to correct articles Of 4 con-
troversal nature. Men who want to
conduct controversies Through our col
unns must have intelligence enough
to write correctly or get some one to
do it for them before they send their
articles to this Office, rs they will ap-
pear Just as they come. 1t is impossl-
ble for us to rewrite articles OF this
kind, and we want this fact distinctly
understood. What is said above does
not apply to news items. We are al
ways glad to get these, and don't mind
rewriting them, because they are of
general interest.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

70 BE Rl&SrulED.-CcrtaIn articles
OF jewrlry. etc. capturelb b. the nltcd
States army during the civil way anu
deposited in The treasury department
are to be delivered to their right1ul
owners. in accordance with the pro-
visions OF the net of congress, eAi rules
and regulations have been prepared to
govern the restoration. The articles
are contained in two boxes. and consist
of silverware. jewclry, portraits,
watches. etc. An inventory has been
made and it is thought the articles can
be easily identified hy their owners
AL which have not been restored 10y
April next will be advertised, and such
as shall still remain in the treasury for
one wear from that time will be sold at
public auction. Much of this property
was stolen by sherman and his bum
mers while passing through South
Carolina, and we have no doubt but
that some of il was stolen from ouI
citizens, us these light-lingeTeu gentry
passed through Orangeburg County
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

STICK TO THE FARM.--Jetfers0n de-
clared that cities were sores on the
body polite. II this was true 50 years
ago, it is ;uuch more so now, when the
size and iniquities Of the city have so
enormously increased. Defective rs
farm life is according to the ideal
standing, it. furnishes the conditions
for more successful manhood than the
crowded city. by their fruits ye shall
know them" The ranks Of eminent
business and professional men are
mainly recruited from rural homes.
saws the American Cuitiyator.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

OLD CoMRADEs.-On last Thursday
morning Messrs. Jno. ?. DeVeauN, OF
Charleston, and Jno. II. Dukes. OF our
town. met for the first time in twenty
two years. About that time they were
fast friends. both gallant Confederate
soldiers in the same regiment and were
both wounded on the same day IN a
charge on Kilpatrick's camp. This
separated them and they did not meet
again until last Thursday, when Mr..
DeTeauX visited our town rs Il dele
gate to the Congressional Convention.
1t is needless to say that the meeting
was cordial and pleasant.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

WANTED IN Notwithstanding
ago Trial Justice Browning arrested a
suspicious looking white man who was
prowling around the country with a
gun. He was committed to jail under
the vagrant act. He gave his name as
John Jones. and claimed to be from
Alabama, where he said he had friends
living. For long time he was stolid
and uncommunicative. and but little
could he learned of his antecedentS.
Finally fellow prisoner got into MS
good graces, to whom he coniided that
he lived IT, Clarke County, Georgia.
The Clerk Of that county was written
to concerning him, and an answer came
back that his name WAS not Jones but
Kelly. and saying he was wanted there
for forgery and burglary. He will be
held until IN officer comes for him.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

FIVE MILLION POuNDS.--This is the
name Of new illustrated story that
we will begin 10 publish in Il te" weeks.
IT IS powerful serial, and IS Un-
.loubtedIy the hest that We have yet
published. It enchuin> the interest Of
the reader III the first lines, and holds
it close through every chapter and to
the end. Tn" leading characters are
Mau.cv"rcr. with fortune Of live mil
lion pounds: Daisy, his niece. sweet
and fair. gooh and brave; Cvril Fenton,
her lover. who saves her from the gal
lows, and DR.. Branksomt. a polished
villain. The tale involves more than
one mystery and great tragedy. Incl
dents to hold the story. ever fresh and
new. Of 4 true and honest love. No
serial has been printed in years that is
likely to produce 4 greater sensation
than this. Every body should :eal 1t.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-08

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
SHOW this. Many cases are brought ON by
sverwork, anxiety, excitement. mental
trouble aud nervous prostration IL isalso
inherited. Invariably sleeplesSness and
ana constipation manifest themselves bc
Tore one becomes insane Constipation IN
duccs dyspepsia iaundice, bad breath. piles
p'mplcs, low spirits, heaapchc, etc DR.
} mes Red Clover ! onic relieves consiipa.
ton, thereby curing these diseases. Price.
30 cents, of druggists
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Why Waste Time and Money

Ca that which does no good. Your
have worms aud are Cross. A.
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from the presence Of Worm. in the Stom.
ach which prevests the food being taken
mp to nourish the body. ParInclee's Siuto.
nine Worm Candies will dissolve aud re-
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You cannot 80 better hv your children
than. To attend 10 Their health. Price IS I,
per box. Sold 10y Il =, Webb.
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Physicians Wine of the oporto Grape.

Physicians say they have been using
Speer's Port Grape Wine for years to The
entire satisfaction Of their patients and
themselves, and take great pleasure in re
commenting the Port Burgundy and
Clarst to thu public e. The most reliable
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commended for conservatives. The aged
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-01-08

Our readers are cautioned about buying
medicines which are NOT endorsed by some
well known druggist. b. ). Webb has
made a thorough study Of Blood diseases,
and after careful investigation, and many
practical tests, po tive asserts that
Ackers BLOOD Elixir Will cure all blood
disorders, Kidding the system OF its i'm
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The Throat

lsoften diseased on account of Cat,rrh.
producing Dryness and Constant Desire
TO Cough. That Tickling Sensation and
the Hoarseness that is 80 common To pub
lie singers and speakers especially, il re-
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Troches which are prepared from the most
approved formula. Do not wait till Acute
Bronchitis or even Consumption takes firm
Told OF you, Price only % cts. per box.
Sold Ivy b. ). Webb.
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The cHARaIsG little girls face which comes
out 40 beautifully ON Hoods Household Calen-
dar. Is sweet enough to kiss. We have scldom
seen anything so attractive I'm TYPOGRAPHY
The Calendar is another happy hit by the en-
terprising proprietors OF Hoods Sarsaparilla,
who never seem contented with anything less
IMAM the very bestin whatever they undertake.
Their Calendars beautiful ornament for any
home. II you cannot get copy of your drug
gist, send six cents for one, or ten cents for
two Calendars tn c. l. Hood & Co. Lowell,
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Eating and Starving

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moval Of p otrudi g piles, hut such bar
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