The Darlington news. (Darlington, S.C.) 1875-1909, January 12, 1888, Image 1

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THE 'DARLINGTON NEWS, PUBGISHICIVMTTHUR8DAY MORMINQ HENRY iTlHOMPSON. PROl’BIETOR. Per kmumm In Adrnnee. t)oe S^uturc, first in8ortioii...»... < «,..,*.jl.00 One Squsre, »eeo«d inaertioa 60 ijrery subseqent insertion 60 Contrset adtertisements inserted upon ike most reasonable terms. Marriage Notices and Obituaries, not etceediog six lines, inserted free. Actium- Mark Antonr at Actiura by the sea Mara'naMel bis host; Ootarius there nn- fur' 'd, To fight tor the broad empire of thesserld, His banner by the blue Ambraoiot Bay. Long waged the combat that Septemter day With doubtful issue till a squadron led By Cleopatra broke its ranks and ted. So fell the great Antonina’s star astray. A passionate woman amorous, orer-sweet, Lured the groat Roman from the empyrean down To grorel in the dust about her feet. And in the loeer lose the Imperial crown. As poppies still the fiuttering life that sips, She slew him with the sweetness of her lips. —OP THE— TOWN OF DARIilNGTON, S. O., Made of force by the Town Council, at a meeting of tbe Council, on the 28th day of Decetni er, A. D. 1887, for the year ending Decern* 31nt, 1888. . GENERAL TAXES.* Ordinance 1. Be it ordered and otd"ined that a u<x of 60 oenta on eat b IKK) worth of real and person al property be levied if no much be necessary. Ordinance 2. Be it ordered and ordained by the authority of tbe Town Council of the Town of Darlington, that the following nam ed citizen** be and are her. by ap pointed h Boa>d of Assessors to as seas tbe value of alt Real Estate in •aid Town, in accordance with the provisions of (he Amended Charter: SPECIAL TAXES. Ordinance 3. Sec 1. Be ft further OMained. that the license lees shall be as follows: For retailing spirit oas or malt liquors, wine or cider, or intoxicating drinks of any kind, exoept on days prohibited by Coun cil. *160. S*c. 2 For each peddler or itin erant dealer of any kind, except as hereinafter specified, 81 per day, or 860 lor the year. For each non resident or transient dealer in bug gies, carriages er wagons *10. 8ec. S For each livery nr sale •table, oi both combined, 850. Sec. 4. That any person or per sons acting as auctioneer within tbe limits of the Town, for the sale - of property of any description, on tbs Street or otbrr wise, abail pay a license of $4 00 per. moo b or *10.00 per year. Sec. 6. For each billiard or (tool -Saloon, ifihOir ^ — SEC. 6. Foreachbaga'elie saloon, tfi. Sec. 7. For each stock drover or broker selling, or offering to -ell, stock of any kind, *5 for each drove, or *10 for the year. Sec. 8. For each circus or ani mal exhibition for each day exhibi ted, *60. Sec. 0. For each one horse bug- E y, carriage, dray, wagon or hack, an iug or offering to haul tor pay, *6. Sec. 10. For each boggy, car riage, dray, wagon or hack for more than ope horse, *10. Ordinance 4. Be furt her orJ ain ed,that all licenses granted by the authority o{ tbe Town Council shall date from tbe day on which tbe li cense fee is paid, and unless other wise specified, shall expire on tbe 31st day of December, 1888, and no de<?notion shall be allowed on ac count of the shortness of the period which tbe license may cover. Any person or person who shall pursue or attempt to pnrsne any business or avocation for which a license is required as aforesaid, without bav- ing first obtained a license for the same, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10, or by imprison ment not exceeding 30 days, or both at the discretion of the Council. No transfer of any license granted as herein provided, shall be allowed or recognized. MARKET REGULATIONS AND FEES. Ordinance 6. Be it further or dered and ordained, That any per eon or persons who shall expose for sale any fresh beef, mntton or pork in the town of Darlington, except in the market, or shall weigh the same for sale on any other than the town scales provided for that purpose, shall be punished by a fine of not Jess than one dolla*, or by impris onment not exceeding ten days. Ordinance 9. Sec. 1. The fees to bo collected by t he clerk from persons exposing butcher's meat for sale in the town market other than those who rent stalls ball be as follows: On each < beef $2. On each hog or pig... .50 cents. % On each sbeep lamb or kid 60 cts. Sec. 2. To any person or persons regnlarily dealing in fish shall ex hibit the same for sale in the mar ket, or in the mafket square, and •hall be required to pay a license of $1 per day, or $6 per year. Sec, 3. And any person or per sona who shall nse an y stall or stalls THE DARLINGTON •FOR US PRINCIPLE 18 PRINCtPLR—RIGHT IS RIGHT—YESTERDAY, TO-DAY. TO MORROW, FOREVER. VOL. XIV. NO 2. DARLINGTON, 8. C- THURSDAY, JANUARY 12,1888. WHOLE NO 678. am* JOB DfiPARTMlT. Durjob dsparnut'Df iiMuppli' d with ever fscilitjr necessirj " i p*t» bsth as toprice and quality ofwnrl. * ill *< er those »f tha citiaa, and we gaarxnttv sn' *« faetion in every particularereliar^- t »il.i> t for our work. Wearealwnys prepam: i« fill orders at short notice for lilank*. 1 il Heads, Letter Headi, Cards, l and I Posters, Circulars, Pamphlet*. Ae. Alljoh «ork iiai hr paid ior Oash on Deliver'’'* in the market as herein provided, shall scrape and thoroughly clean the seme immediately alter using the same, and shall aKoremove all offal, and all straw, brush, branches or litter, brought or deposited by such person or persons in or abont •aid market, and in default thereof such person or persons shall be pnnisbed by a fine not less tli an one dollar, or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC IN LIQUORS AND GAMING. Ordinance 7. Be it farther ordain ed, That any liqnor dealer who shall sell or give or barter any in toxicating drinks to inebriates, af ter having been requested no’ to do so by the family of said in ‘briate or by any un-mber of sai I family, abail be subject to a fine of not less than twenty dollars, or in default of payment thereof, the license to said liqnor dealer shall be revoked. Ordinance 8 Be it farther or dained, That any person or persons who shalloon the Sabbath dav, sell, barter, or otherwise dispose of any spirituous or malt liquors or intox icating drinks of any kind, shall be pauished by a fine of not less than ten dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days. Ordinance 9. Be it farther or dained, That whenever any riot or row, or fight or other disturbance or breach of the peace shall occur at any drinking saloon, or other place where intoxicating liquois are sold, the proprietor or keeper of sneh saloon or place, shall be deem ed and taken to lie an aider and abettor in such riot, row. fight or other disturbance or breach of the pence, and shall be pauished by a fi e ot not less than tea dollars, or by imprisonment not exce ding 30 days, an less such person can show that snch riot, row, fight or other dis'nrbance or breach of the peace was not caused by the per*ooe en gaged therein becoming intoxica ted on said premises. Ordinance 10 Be it further or dained, that it shall be unlawful for any person or |«!''«o.ih to engage in any gameof cha'ioeformotiev, w th in the town limits, ami any person or persons vioiating tun ordinance shall be punish -d by a fine of no, leg-* than ten dollars, or oy impris onment not exceeding 30 days. SANITARY REGULATION^ BOARD OF HEALTH Ordinance 11. Beit further or dained, Thai any person •* (icnona who shall uarrtSrjAJt-lUepine tor market, any animal, or dry tbe hides of animals within tne cor porate limits of the to *n, sball be punished by a fine of not 1<-hs than ten dollars, or by impii -ontm-nt not exceeding 30 days, or both at the discretion of the Conucil. Ordinance 12 Be it farther or dained, that any |>erson or persons who shall allow or permit any dead carcass to remain in any lot or field within the limits of the town, to them belonging, used or contro led, longer than twenty-four hours, shall be punished by a fine not less than one dollar, or by imprison ment not exceeding 30 days. Ordinance 13. Be it further or dained, that any person or persona who shall obstruct in any wav the drains or water courses or ditches in the town, or throw paper, rags, garbage, or any other ret use m 'tier hr the streets or in the public square or on or abont t^e banks of Swift Greek, shall be punished by a flue of not less than five dollais, or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both at tbe discretion ot the Council. Ordinance 14. Be it further or dained. That any person or persous who shall hinder, prevent or ob struct in any way or manner the Board of Health appointed by Council, or any member of said Board, or any person or persous acting under tbe authority of said Board, in the inspeetten of any premises within tbe town limits, or in the abatement or removal of any nuisance endangering the public health, or in tbe discharge of any duties prescribed by Council for the said Board of Health, such person or persons shall be pnnished by a fine of not more tbsn one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not ex ceeding 30 days lor each offence. Ordinance IS. Be it farther or- daiued,.Tbat any person or persons who sball refuse or neglect to abate or remove any nuisance, or any matter or thing likely to endanger the pablio health, when so required or directed by the said Board of Health, or by tbe Mayor or acting Mayor, such person or persons shall be punished by a fine of not less than tea dollars, or by imprison ment not exceeding 30 days for each offense. CONCERNING OFFENCES ▲GAINST THE PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY. * Ordinance 16. Be it farther or dained, That any person or per sons who shall in anywise bre.ik the peace nr disturb tbe qm-t of th«* town or trablic ear, bv obscene or off-usive language, boisterous holloing or singing, or by any rio tous or evil eonduot shall be pun ished for each offence by a fine ot not lees than one dollar, or impri sonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. Ordinance 17. Be it further or dained, That anv person found in the atreets or public square in a drunken condition, shall be punish ed by a fine of net less than one dollar, or by impiisonment not exceeoing fire days. Ordinance 18. B** it further or dained, Tuat anv periMn or persons who shall make any indecent xpo sure on tb * streets or public square ot the town shall Ire punished by a fine of not l.*ss than eje d tllar, or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days. Ordinance 1$. Be it furth-r or dained, That anv person who shall be seen bathing in Swift Creek, in sight of the public street or road, shad be punished by a fine of not leas than one dollar, or by imprison- ment not exceeding 30 daya. Ordinance 20. Be it further or dained, That any person or peisons committing any offence against tbe town, who shall escape tieyond the corporate limits, without arreataud trial, shall he arrested and tried at any time they may be found within said corpniate limits. STREET REGULATIONS. Ordinance 21. Be it further or dained, That all male persona be tween tbe ages of 18 and 60 years, liable to road duty, shall work oa the streets ot the town eight days during the year, or be punished by s fine of two doffara, or by impris onment not excee ing 10 daya. Ordinance 22. Be it farther or dained, That any person or persons who shall obstruct any public street or side walk in tbe town without permission from the Council, shad be pnnished by a fine of not l.-as than (me didiar. or bv imp is >n meuUnt exceeding 20 daya tor each difrihe ulwruction is allowed to remaffT Ordinance 23. Brit fort, er or- den-d and ordained, That it shall not lie lawful for any person or pe-. sous to erect any table or stand in any square or street, except in tbe Market square, for the purpose of ex|NH*ing any com uodity for sale, o for any other purpose, except by express permission from the Council. Any one violating this ordinance shall be required to pay a fine of not les# rb -a *1 or two^ days imiwieoumeut. * r Ordinance 24. B- it further r- dame I, That any person or persons wbo shall obstruct any arreer. with a buggy or buggit-a, carts or wag ons, and who reluse to remove add obstrui tion after being requested to do so by any Marshal shall be pnnisbed by a flue of not less than *1. or imprisonment not more tb m 5 days. Ordinance 25. Be it farther or dained, That any person or iiersous who sball in any way deface or in jure any ot the public lamp posts, or shade trees in the town, shall be punished by a fine of not 'ess than one dollar, or bv imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. Ordinance 26. Be it further or- daiaed, That any person or persons who shall drive, ride or lead auy horse, mule or other animal or ve* hide of auy kind, upon tbe side walks of tbe town shall ba punish ed by a fine of not less than one dollar, or by imprisonment not ex ceeding 30 days. Ordinance 27. Be It farther oi- dained, That any person or iftrsons who shall drive, ride or race any hors* 1 , mare, male or any other ani uihI at a rapid rate within the cor porate limits of the town, or hitch any animal to nny shade tree or la up post, or to any fence on tbe street, in an v part of the town, •ball oe fined no less than one dol Ltr, or be impilaoned for not more than 30 days. Ordinance 28. Be it farther or dained, That any horse, mare, colt, mole, ass, ball,ox, goator bog ran- niug at large, either by day or night within i be town limits, shall be im pounded by the Marsh da, and any cow seen trespassing upon public or private property in any of the streets or public squares of the town during tbe day, and any cow running at large, or lying abont the streets or public square of the town daring tbe night, shall likewise be impounded ; and nuless tbe animal or animals which may be impound ed as herein provided are redeemed by the owner or owners of tbe same within ten days bv the payment of *1 for each horse, mare, colt, ass and boll, and 60 oenta for each ox and cow, and 25 cents for each goat and bog, and all extieuses attend ing tbe feeding and keeping the same, the said animals so impound ed shall be sold by the Marshal af ter tour days' notice posted in a prominent place at the Postoffice, and the proceeds of the sales so made, after deductiog all penalties and expenses, shall b« paid over to the owners. Ordinance 29. Be it further or dained, That any d g biting or at tempting to bite, worrying or threatening any per»on, horse or oow in tbe streets *hall be killed, unless tbe owner of aaid tog shall •elect to pay a fine of five dollars. Ordinance 30. Be it further or dained, That any person or [leraons engaged in throwing balls, stone 1 *, brink bats or flying kites, or th sit ing fireworks of any kind or using Jaok-straddles on tbe public streets or square, sball be fined not less than one dollar, or be imprisoned not exceed ng 30 days. Ordinance 31. Be it further or dained, That on and after this date no peraon or persona shall erect or cause to be erected any other than abtick building, covered with aisle or metal roof, fronting on the pule lie square oe any street er stre ta leading into the i nbiic square, or any street or portion of Town with in tbe prescribed limits, to wit: Oa Cashua Street, toward the east, a distance of 154 feet from its en trance into the public square; Ward's Lane, towards tbe east, a distance of 154 feet from its en trance into Exchange Street; Ex change Street, toward tbe south, a distance of 206 teet from its en trance into tbe public Square; on Broadway towards the south, adis lance cf 206 feet from its entrance into the public square, and Mam Street, toward the north, a distance of 228 feet, from its entrance into tbe Public Sqnare, and on Pearle Street, towards the west, to Uie cor ner of the street known as Mclver Street, which roos at right angels to Pearle Street and connecting with Orange Street; on the east side of Molver Street as lar as its connection with Orange Street (on Grove Street, toward the south, to a point 219 teet from its entrance into Pearle Street; on Orange Street from its entrance into Main Street to Mclver Street which con nects it with Pearle Street and con necting with Orange Street. POLICE AND OTHER REGULA- TION8. Ordinance 32. Be it further or- ilained. That it shall be the duty of the Marsh.il to arrest all persons violating any of tbe Town Ordi nances or Begnlsdona, and to su mon any peraon or persons to tbel eid when accessary. v ObdiSanoe 33. Ba it flirtker or dained. That any person or persons who shall refuse or neglect to obey tne sumons of a Marshal, shall ba punished by a fine of not loes than fire (tolars, or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 dav a. Ordinance 34 Be k farther ar dained. That any peraon or persons wbo shall resist, strike, or threaten a Marshal when in tbe discharge of bis dnty, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars, or by imprisonment not exceedin'; 30 days. Ordinance 35. Be It farther or dained, That any person or persons who shall deface or injure in any.way any public or private property shall be punished by a fine ot not less than oue dollar, or by imprison ment not exceeding 30 days. Ordinance 36. Be it further or dered and ordained that nny person or persons avoiding or attempting to evade any business which they may be licensed for by substituting any other business than that tor which they are licensed, shall be pnnisbed by a fine of not less than five dollars or imprisonment not less than 5 days. Ordinance 37. Be it farther or dained, That the Council reserve to themselves tbe right to sentet.oe any or all offenders against any of the ordinances of the town to labor on the streets instead of imprison ment. Ordinance 38. Be it farther or dained, That tbe Town Council of Darlington have the antbority to abate or remove nuisances that are brought to their attention not oth erwise provided for. Ordniancb 39. Be it farther or dained, That all Ordinanc«8, By- Laws and Regslations conflicting with the above Odinanoes are here by repealed. Ordinance 40 Be it farther or dered and ordained, That all ordi nances, which were made of force by the Town Council for the year ending December 31, 1887, exoept those as herein amended, the same to be adopted, ond to remain in force for the year ending December 31, 1888. By or of the Town Council, j. c. willcox; Mayor. Attest: J.K. McIVER, Clerk. FOB REffT. Tbe large McCall residence, front ing Avecne Street, in the town of Darlington, and the ton acres of land surrounding it The dwelling and land ta be rented either togeth er or teparatelw For terms apply to W. E. MoOALL, or Mrs. E. E. McCALL, Darlington, S. C. Deo-a^W-dt. msmsm Paragon of Bargains -OUR- Great November Offering IN DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES 1,\D CIOTHIKG, DWARFING ALL FORMER EFFORTS. OANSON & BROOM, Bid farewell to profits, and and oat savagely into prevailing prices. Lef, no'oompetiron flatter itselel that we are here for a few (diort months Not so ; we have come to stay. This will not plena** onr competitors, bn will satisfy the masses who desire the v«rj best vain- for their money. STARTLING ARRAY OF MATCHLESS BARGAINS ! A sain pie line ot Shoe#, over 1,200 pairs, all qualities, at less than prime cost. The good* are perfect io every way, although the prices are ho low. We got a bargain ami wsll give bargains. Women's polka shoes worth *1 new f.w €5 cents ; women’s bnfl lined shoes, worth *1.26, now for 90 cents; a fine ladies* she for *.40 worth 12.29 ; men’s heavy full stock bro gau thoes for 90 cents; a splendid gaiter shoe for *1.86. FASCINATING AND DAZZLING BARGAINS I Six Thousand Yards Plaid Homespun for 6J cents a yard, sold even , wb re st 8 cents a janl; 1.000 yards heavy white domestic at 5| cents a yard ; 25 yards bleach domestic for one dollar; 25 yards standard prints or one debar; 16 yards bed-tick for one dollar; heavy pants jeans, only 12 («nts a yard. CONVINCING BARGAINS, SWEEPING REDUCTIONS l Five Hundred pair men’s pants, from 60 cents a pair up; over 1,000 hats, men’s, boys* and children’s, at l-vss than one-half manufacturer's price WE ALWAYS LEAD, NEVER FOLLOW I To compete with us is ont of the question—to attempt it Is folly.. We have the means and the business requirement!*, and these rwell be em ployed to still further increase the unprecedented patronage so liberally bestewed upon ns. Very Respectfull G ANSON & BROOM. December 1, 1887. F1MSCE TO TiiE ! R aT. ALONG FELT WA T NO V SCPPL1ED. Valuable Information! GOOD NEWS FOR ALL! All Preparation for an Immense Fall and Winter Trade At the Store of I. CORNER OF PEARLE STREEI - -A-TSTH) - A large assortment in every department to keep pace with steadily increasing trade. A complete stock of SHOES, CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, HATS, GENTS* FURNISHING GOODS, Ac., Ac., Surpassing that of any previous season in point of excellence and style. My goods always sold at a low price heretofore, are now within the reach of all, and the most fastidious can be satisfied. The stock of MEN’S, CLOT EE I Embraces a full line of YOUTHS’, BOYS’ and Dress’and business suits. CHILDREN’S This department consists of DRKSS GOODS, ALPACCAS, SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS, TRIMMINGS And everything to be found in a first-class establishment of this kind. The BOOT SHOE IDEBABTMBITT Contains styles to suit the wants and pockets of all and as to comfort and durability are unsurpassed. XX A *3? S To please the fhney of all classes of purchasers from the low-erown cheap article worn by the laborer to the ping hat ot tbe fashionable Dade. A full line of Groceries and Canne i Goods* In foot my stock is completo in every particular and it will pay all to 1 and ex amine it before purchasing elsewhere. $lo trovbU to show ods. Remember tbe place and tbe name, J. B.OSE3STBEBC3*, S W Cornet Pearle Street and Public Square. September 16,1887. We have opelied » l.rge; Sale mn Livery Stable in tbe Towh Of F or#nc« S C., where we eh.ll keep nlwer* on band i good assortment of Mule, and iHoree*, e* peel »lly seleced for this elini.te nnd conn try. We will carry a!»o a full line ot Hug giei, Wagons, as well ae buggy aii'l w.goi material, and a comolete etook of Harnr* and Saddlery In addition to this gai ern line of goods, we will tarry a full line u Heavy Qrocerie* which we ■•ill sell onlj at wholesale and by the package Per eons wishing anything in our line will di will, we think, to see our good, befon buying. We ehall do our best to give aut isfaction to all. Everything we rell ehal be guaranteed in writing if desired, anc the money will always be ohee fully r* funded if the goods fall short in ny per ticular. We mean business, and are r*' sponsible for all we sav. If (air dealing and hard work will pleaae tbe public iher we ask all who want goods ia our line t( come and trade with us and we feel sure that they will be pleased. Remember that Florence is easy of access, and we wish all who go there to make our place their head quarters. Our Livery ehall be a special feature in the businee*. and one will atwaya find good teams and comfortable vehicles in readiness to carry him wherever he may wish to go at most reasonable rate*. We desire also to say that our lot ii large and roomy, and we want everybody who cornel to Florence to know that they can get lot-room and good shelter for their teams and vehicles dsy or night, free of charge. Horses will be fed by the day or month at reasonable charges. Don’t fail to come to see us and tell all yonr friends to come, we will do onr best to make yon comfortable. COVINGTON BROS. Oot. 6, 1887. lyi ORDER OFFICE J. B. K1LLOUGH, of Flore 8. C., fills ordera for the Statu makes of Pianos and Organ'* • g direct from factory to parclia 15 daya tost trial before mal payment. Sheet munic and bt from publishers direct. A toll s’oek of Musical Mercl dise on hand. HE WILL NOT BE UNDEI SOLD. Nov. 10, ’78. M. 0. ALEXANDER. GROCERIES, Staple and Fancy. CIGARS and TOBACCO. OF ALL KINDS. Recommended by Physicians, as the best for medicinsl purposes. April 14, ’86 welch & Eason F1MIIY GROCERS, IBS, BT Meeting, aad 117 Market Streete Charleston, S. C. INVlt* ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOW ING B-A.RO , ,ba - to 1, * l » Grand lated asgar 164 1b. for $1 * Confectioner’. Huger m lbs for *1 ; White Eg. C. Sugar J 7 : Li * ht Brown Sugar 19 Ibe » ! aood Brow “ Su*'-*'’ 20 lha for *1 ; Z-tb Tometoee 90 cents a doiea ; 3-!b To matoes |] jo cente a doien | Good Oigars *1 for a bn* of 60. These are but a few of the many attrac tions we are constantly offering and house keepers will find it greatly to their adven- ‘•ge to send for a copy of our Monthly Prjcc List end consult it alwaye. ^ or Peeking or drayagg. M Ptlut k At the old etaad on PEARLE STREET. Menne haa Just returned from the Nori where he waa appointed special agent I THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Private stock pure RYE WHISKET, Aa fine n brand aa has ever been braug to Darlington. He le alee agent for REDMOND’S CORN WHISKET. •.P2V87. 1, . 1 deal re te inform the eitileni of lington that I bake freih bread, eakee, a pies daily, and that I am alwaye snppli with fresh and choiee lots of confectionery and fruits of all kie.is. My fruit and pound eakes are as choice as are to b*> fonn I any where, and they are iced and finished in I style which cannot be si Cbnrlestun. All special goods shall receive attention. Oat 97. ’87—tf * '