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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
A Photograph from tho Retina.

A physician friend of mine called my
attention to an account of a recent at,
tempt to observe in the retina of muir.
dered girls eye the image of her un'
known slayer. He laughed and said
1T is all nonsense to expect that this
thing can be done. have known of q
dozen experiments, all of which failed
from the very nature Of the thing. AL
there is to it is this: The brilliant coat
of the retina has color due to what is
known as visual purple, and this color is
to some extent visibly impressed by
light. When in college we tried care
full experiment on a horse. We gave the
animal atropine and placed negative OF
my own photograph over its eye. It
was then kept in dark room for Six
hours. This was followed by exposing
the retina to the picture in broad day
light for few moments. The result
consisted of three dark patches repre-
senting my chin, nose, and forehead. 1t
was an absolute failure as far as produc-
ing recognizable likeness is concerned.
Chicago News Rambler"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

Prof. ,Henry.s Big Magnet and Battery.
Among, the many valuable. and historic
pieces Of apparatus about. the college are
ssYeral i;nsttt1Ldants Rhich We're Invented
and used by the late Professor Henry
in his experiments on electricity. In
one of the laboratories of the school of
science may be found his "big magnet,
has it is called, mounted on large frame,
which, when charged with electricity
sby means of his abig battery of one
cell, was capable of lifting $500 pounds.
He afterward made one Of nearly the
same size and capacity for Yale, which
has been in constant use there until
within few years, when it was laid
aside, and is now preserved among other
relics of the college. Professor Henry's
large magnetic globe, made partly of
wood, constructed so as to show the
electric current of the earth and the
dipping Of the needle, together with his
galw.nometers, coils, electromagnetic,
and recorders, are of special interest and
of peculiar historical value.-Prince-
Sonian,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
The Old, Old Story.

We borrowed mule and buggy last week
and started out to stir up our delinquents::
We rode twenty y-fve miles the first day, mad
our new hat smashed by coming in contact
with an overhanging limb, wore out buggy
whip that cost sixty cents and collected
sL5O in cash and bushel and half of corn.
The second day we rode twenty-five miles,
missed our. dinner, dunned seventeen OF our
beloved patrons, and didn't collect cent.
The third day we arose at o'clock a. m,
missed our breakfast lost twenty minutes
trying to wake up Jim Alexander as we
passed his house, rode twenty-four miles and
collected "a. so. The fourth day we trnVersed
the whole country, lost goose ono OF our
friends had given us for Christmas din
ner, and collected $3.50. We then came
home, turned the mule out to die, and went
to bed If anybody wants to buy good
printing Office. with ample assets and small
liabilities, and large latitude for fame, otc.,
we are prepared to offer a bargain. n.-Don-
ough (Ga) Weekly.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Ono OF de Lesscps' Strong Points.

4One Of M. de Desseps strong points, "
says the London Times Paris correspond.
ent, us never deferring for minute
what he thinks 1t necessary to do.
have several times been present, at con-
versations with friends or advisers. who
would recommend him to see particular
minister to ask for something. The ex-
pee; ICY of the step would be discussed,
and no sooner had this been settled than
NJ. de Lesseps would ring for a cab to be
fetched, and would start at once to make
the application. At the end of the day
nothing of what had to be done is left
undone. He is uniquein this respect and
never violates his rule. ."-Exchange.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Good Manners Of English Servants.

In the presence of their masters the
English servants maintain manner that
may almost be said to be refined. 1t is
quiet and subdued; too obsequious per-
haps to suit the democratic idea, but
otherwise unobjectionable. This man.
per, however, l suspect is something like
the livery, put on for their superiors, and
laid aside as soon as they alone.
In many old families there still fingers
among the retainers an attachment for
those they serve, a fidelity and devotion
that recall the feudal feeling, and which
are returned by protection and interest
that make the tie not unlovely one.
knew instances of friendship on both
sides as sincere and loyal, if not as famil-
II, as ever exists among equals.-Adam
Badeau's Letter.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Sayings Of Bob Burdette.

ACCURATE INFORMATION.
Doctor, stop minute. What do you 90
for q coldF' "Sit in q draught or got my
fest wet. What do you want to get q cold
forG Get up, Bolusg'
WITH HALF AN EYE.
Shakespeare didn't know evory thing, after
all. He said, 'But love is blind, and lovers
cannot see" Can't ehl Two young, mex
perienced lovers can get along Sunday nishs
with less gas and less room to move around
in than the oldest man with the biggest
spectacles in America
NO PLACE IS SACRED OR SAFE.
"That nice looking horse to bring around
for gentleman to drive, "roared Old dyson.
.NTake him back; I'll ride down in the cars.
he hasn't been groomed for week! Wha1
are you doing with him? Letting him run
in the corn fieldF' "Well, Mistah Hyson,"
said the man, The amt lookin' fust rate, for
O fac; but deed I can't help it no how. l
done de best kin wild nothin' to do anythin'
wild Miss Hyson she done come to de barn
an, tuck away de curry comb, sweat scraper,
name brush, quarter boots clippers, safety
bit an collar pad, cause she gwine decorate
EN- for de chutch fair. she say."
AN EASY TRANSITION. ......
One Of the finest qualities "Red handed
Rafe, =" or any other wild western hero has who
whacks bulls, scalps Indians, writes poetry
and goes play actin on the stage, is his
ability to drop slang and adopt fine talk
when he shifts from the commonplace to
the pathetic" sWaughp' says the scout,
patting old Killsure as he cut another: notch
Ii tho stock, "thar's another blank blanked
greaser wiped out, an thars anutherun
agoin' to foller him right soon. bod rot my
etarnal feelins eff I amt goin' to foller this
hyar trail till itends In e pool o blood. Fur
I WASH t-allus Jest this way, stranger; but
when the dog blamed skunks run away wetn
the gal I cottoned to, the purest, loyeliest
being that ever robed her womanhood with
the beauty of the angels, I wrote her name
across me heart and with pen of iron
burned R-r-revenge above it! And the
sighing night winds wandering with COM
planning cadences through the swaying
pines, tho murmuring streams that 60 sing
| ing down in tho sunless shadows OF the
mighty canons and the storms that Shrek
and roar through forest and ravine ever and
alway sing to me the ono unchangins theme,
Anita and revenge. Waugh!-Brooklyr
Eagle
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Didn't WHIT to yVrestle.

Reuben Doolittle was we'll known as the
strongest man in Connecticut and remark
able wrestler. Mon came from distances to
throw him. but all failed. Once stranger
arrived at Reuben's on this errand. Reu.
ben asked him to stay all night promising
to wrestle in the morning. Both were up
betimes, and the stranger was invited to go
out to the barn and have drink Of cider.
At the barn Reuben seized largo barrel OF
cider, and, with apparent ease, lifted it and
drank from the bung hole. 'Now,' said he,
as he put the barrel down and wiped his
mouth, well have some breakfast, and
then we'll wrestlc" The stranger decided
he had other business that would prevent
the match Detroit Free Press.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
An "Experience" youched For.

"Brethrou," said the Rev. Sam Jones in
his closing sermon at Cincinnati, you'd
better do like Chicago-brag on yourself
and stand by YOURSELF" and he intimated
that Chicago was en- hand to bear testimony
like the yellow brother at the meeting:
Well, at this experience meeting IN old
colorcd brother got up and said: "Breddern,
1 are the meancst nigger il all this country.
I'll steal, and I'll tell lies, and I'll get drunk,
and there amt mean thing in Gods world
I won't don
Well, that was considered good ''e1peri-
ence," and he took his seat, and then a great
big yellow brother jumped up and said:
"Brern, I have heord Brer Stoves confeS-
sion, and it's true, fore God. "-Chicago
Tribune
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
IN TnE sWtN9

Back and forth In the swing, with rnytn'
rnic,ll flow and motion,
They szseep in the evening breeSs. sHl1e a'
O swallows wing,
Soft, as III moonlight dreams, smooth as 'ho
roll Of ocean,
Back ard forth in the swing.
This is tho festaf strain they breathe ON zepn-
yrs ambrosian: 49,.
1--WE have drunken Of Lethe's stream, ios'
in 0, wandering dream,
We have eaten Of lotus, love hath snote US
with shafts ola golden gleam,
And our souls vibrate between"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Sho E1oored Him by Wire.

Young city gent eneagel to Santa Rosa
belle; happy day, S1st ult Somebody tickle.
"All Is over between u.s." Tho Slst arrives
and, esends her telegram: PLEASE &c.
sseSs my ~-congrutulntions- on our mutual
escape" She replies: MANY thanks. lad
forgotten all about it. 25c. col"
+ he VOWS to be even with this levy on his
purse If ho be obliged to wear one collar a
week during the rest Of his life.-California
Maverick
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
INDIANS SLIDING DOWN HILL.

A Streak of Copper Lghtning-squaW-
Mothers and Pappooses-Fun.
Twenty-Five years ago, in Minnesota, /
used to watch the Sioux boys and girls
In their winter village up the Minnesota
river. Their arrangements were simple.
First, a strip Of bark from four to six
feet long, and not over twelve inches
wide, was peeled from living tree.
One enSi;was cut to q point: a. small hole
bored through, and Q string tied IN. Then
the little Indian, taking his piece OF bark
70 the top Of hill, placed it on the
crulstad snow smooth side: down. bent up
thepoistsd front by, pulling atthesEing,
and placing one foot abousin the mid.
de Of tais crude sled. gave q hard push
with. the other, and went scootng ike
o streak Of copper lightning. Hestood
erect, and sometimes with both feet on
the baritone behind the other, but usu-
silly the Hind leg was sruck out as sort
of balance and rudder combined. -.
The dash; down the hill was all right,
and SO was the arrival at the foot if the
crust Of the snow wasn't broken; but the
fun for. the. spectators began when use
wore out the. =. hard surface, and the
etriking Of q toboggan into soft spot
sent the bark's nose into the snow and
&he Indian flying in somersets. His
proboscis might piow the snow too, but
usually not until he had taken header
of about fifteen feet; and he didn't stop
at that, but usually did two or three flip
flaps before coming to rest. Hurt 'ems
Bless your heart, no. Why, have seen
squaws of sixteen to eighteen-lithe,
graceful young things-take the ride and
the tumble shrieking with giee; and, If
one happened to have her papoose along,
didn't bother about the baby a bit. You
know, they carry them on their backs,
held in place by q blanket, which is
belted around the waist.
q To see girlish squaw-mother shoot
through the air head foremost, while her
babe went rolling end over. end, would
have stirred Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to children; but the pappoose
seemed always to come out all right,
being so swaddled in rabbit-fur, thistle
down, and blanket that it hadn't the
remotest idea Of the mercury dropping to
90. degrees below. Now, for real, solid
fun that kind of sliding down hill beats
the luxurious toboganning that has come
into New York fashion, out and out
2 Cor. Chicago Tribune. o.. -i"',
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Information.

Father, is blind man always heavyT
Don't ask such foolish questions; you
know very we'll he Is not"
"Well, pop, sou know he Is genally led"
At this juncture the juvenile offender
podged a.aying book-Boston 8u9Got
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Tho Woods Arc Full Of It.

Tho Woods Arc Full Of It.
Amateur Sportsman Ito old settler)-Any
game about this neighborhood, strangerf
+ Old Settler-P1enty Of it, stranger.
Amateur Sportsman-Big game9
Old 6ettler-Some ll-fred big game,
stranger.
Amateur Sportsman (excited)-Can you
put me on its
Old Settler-You bet.
Sportsman-What kind Of ammunition
will We wants
Old Settler-Poker chips, stranger. New
York Sun
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

"Lean beefsteak and hot water for sew
enteen weeks" is the lat. : diet that such
Of the worlds fat people who wish to
got thin are trying.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Didn't Care to Go Abroad.

Lady visitor-I suppose, Mr.. Swipe,
you will soon go abroad to study the old
masters?
Mr.. Swipe-Well, really, I am afraid
that in the study of the old masters !
should forget my own individuality, and
corae to paint like one of them.-Harper's
Ba,ar.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Fuel for the Transcaspian RAILWAY

A telegram from Askabal announces
that the yield of the Transcaspian
naphtha springs having been found
amply sufficient to supply fuel for the
locomotives used on the Transcaspian
railway, work at the springs has now
been commenced by order Of Gen.
Annenkoff. Foreign Letter.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
For ANYTHING Needing Head-Work.

aHow do you like the English ?" asked
a British squire of his Scotch gardener.
"Weel, sir" was the answer, "bein'
frae hame, and among the English, I
find nae great faut in them; but I maun
MAX this remark, that, for mee-nisters or
gardeners, or. anything needing hede-
wark, ye rnaun come to us i the north!"
Youths Companion.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
Fossil of the Oldest Known Bird.

The fossil remains Of an archeopteryx,
the oldest known bird, which seems to
eorm the connecting link between birds
and reptiles, has just been sold to ths
Berlin museum FOR $4,000.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

individuals have besn cured of STAN.
mering by always filing the lungs with
air by strong inhalaticn before begin.
ming to speak.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

The Egyptian chariots had linch-pins
of bronze, and were put together with
pins and nails. Screws, so far as known,
were not invented.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

One firm in Germany has made and
sold 100000 thermometers during the
last five years.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

Only 320,411 immigrants entered the
United States last year, decrease of 10
per cent. since the previous year.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

Hardly will you find any one 50 bad
but be desires the osedH es saiDs good
gonsh.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

If a man don't say much, he Gun soon
get the name of knowing a heap
Chicago Ledger.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

The Riel rebellion cost Gana6s ovel
$4,000, 1000.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01

The Roman schoolmasters used whip
made of eel skin to punish their scholars
on the naked back.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11
Assessment for Opening, Widening and
Extension Of Mississippi Street.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. s, 1856.

CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. s, 1886. I
The Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of st. Paul, Mime
sofa, will meet at their Office in said city at
1880 p. M, on the 26th day Of October, A. ID.
1885, to make an assessment of benefits. dam
ages, costs and expenses arising from the
opening, widening and extension of Missis-
sippi street, from Broadway to Nash street,
in said city on the property on the line of
said Mississippi street, from Broadway to
Nash street, and deemed benefited or damaged
thereby.
The land necessary to be condemned and
taken for said opening, widening and extern
sion is described as follows, to wit:
All that land in block 1, Kittson's Adj
dition, lying between the east line of Mis-
thereto, and distant from said east line
of Mississippi street 40 feet at Grove
street, and 5.64 feet at the angle on the west
side of said block at junction with Broadway;
also, all that land lying between the present
east line of Mississippi street and line COM
gmeneinG on the north line of Grove street. at
point 8. So feet eastery from the east line
of Mississippi street. and running in direct
line to the southeast corner Of Nash and Mis-
sssippi streets, in the city of St. Paul, Min
nesota.
All persons interested are hereby notified
to be present at said time and place of making
said assessment, and will be heard,
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
r. l.. GORMAN, Clerk Board Of Public Works.
2S2-S4
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11

Fl. 8. FairchiId d Son.
A lotion SALE-16 lots in Pacific a.

A UCTION SALE-16 lots in Pacific addition.
N fronting on Western av. and Atwater ST..
one block from Como and Western Avenue sta
tion Saturday. Oct. 16, at p. m. These lots are
surrounded on all sides with Industries and
dwellings, schools and churches; they lie between
Rice st. and Western av., and only one block from
Como av. and the new station just built by the
Manitoba road; street car line also within one
block, so you can come into the heart Of the city
by the Manitoba or street railway, or to the Mid
way district or Minneapolis by the Manitoba. In
stead of going away from Minneapolis and the
Midway district and st. Paul to district where
there are neither schools, nor colleges, nor
churches, nor water works, nor sewers, nor
graded streets, nor gas, nor street railways, nor
sidewalks, nor population, come here in the midst
of all these, and where property will not only be
worth 1000 per lot, but will always continu-
ously advance until they become very valuable;
A, 900 or $4,000 people now live within circle of
mile around them. and yet with all the advan-
tages named. and in the midst OF all this popula-
ton, you can buy them on easy terms at about
the same price they ask for swamp or hillside lots
four or five miles out. Don't forget the day or
hour. Saturday, Oct. 16, at p. m. Take the
street cars out Rice ST., or Manitoba road to
corner western av, and Como av.. or drive out to
Como av. bridge. H. s. Fairchld & Son, real es-
tate agents, chamber of commerce 281-S9
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11
Assessment for Change Of Grade on Fair.
field Avenue.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MIMI, Oct. 8, 1885.
The Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of st. Paul, Mime
sofa, will meet at their Office in said city atT:30
p. M. on the Goth day of October, A. ID. 1885,
to make an assessment of benefits, damages,
costs and expenses arising from a change of
grade on Fairfield Avenue, between Dakota
Avenue and State street, in said city, on the
property on the line of said Fairfield Avenue,
between Dakota Avenue and State street and
deemed benefited or damaged thereby
All persons interested are hereby notified to
be present at said time and place of making
said assessment and will be heard.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
r. l.. GERMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
1924
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11
Assessment for Change Of Grade on Burr
Street.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CITY OF ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Oct s, 1856.
The Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of ST. Paul, Minnesota
will meet at their Office in said city at 1886
D. M, on the Goth day of October, A. d. 1885,
to make an assessment of benefits, damages,
costs and expenses arising from change of
grade on Burr street, from Case street to York
street, in said city, on the property on the
lire of said Burr street, from Case street TIC
York street and deemed benefited or damaged
thereby.
All persons interested are hereby notified
to he present at said time and place of maxi
ing said assessment and will be heard.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
r. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
2S2-S4
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

state Of Minnesota, County of Ramsey-ss. In
Probate Court, special term, Sept. Is, 1886.
In the matter of the estate of E. L. Henderson,
deceased.
Not ceis hereby given that the Judge of Probate
OF the county of Ramsey will, upon the first Mon
day of the month of December, A. d. 1886, at 10
claims and demands of all persons against said
deceased; and that six months from and after the
date hereof have been allowed and limited for
creditors to present their claims aga nst said es
not presented OF not proven to its satisfaction
shall be forever barred, unless for good cause
shown further time be allowed. BY the Court,
[L.S.] VIM. B. MCGRORTY,
Judge OF Probate.
ALFRED S. HALL, Administrator with viii au-
nexed. sept.20-5w-mon
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11
Assessment for Change Of Grade Cd
WiniffGd Street.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL. Mimi, Oct. s, 1885.
The Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of ST. Paul, Mime
sota will meet at their office in said city al
1880 p. M, on the Goth day of October, A. d
1886, to make an assessment of benefits,
damages, costs and expenses arising from
change of grade on Winifred street. from
State street to Bancroft street, in said city
on the property on the line of said Winifred
street, from State street to Bancroft street.
and deemed benefited or damaged thereby.
All persons interested are hereby notified
to be present at said time and place of max
ing said assessment and will be heard.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
r. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
2S2-S4
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-11
Assessment for Slopes on Sims Street
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINI, Oct. s, 1886.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL. MINI, Oct. s, 1856.
The Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of St. Paul, Mime
sofa, will meet at their Office in said city at.
Z 80 p. M, on the 26th day of October, &. D.
1856, to make an assessment of benefits,
damages, costs and expenses arising from
the cOndemning and taking an easement on
the land adjoining and on the line of Sims
street, from Edgerton street to Forest street,
for making and maintaining slopes one and
oEe-haf 40 feet on said land for every foot
cut or filed necessary for the grading of said
Sims street. from Edgerton street to Forest
street in said city, on the property on the
line of said Sims street, from Edgerton street
to Forest street, and deemed benefited or dam
aged thereby.
All persons interested are hereby notified
to be present at said time and place of max
ing said assessment and will be heard.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
r. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.