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■ the DARLINGTON NEWS, TUBU SH«t IVMTTHUMDAY MORNING HENRY T. THOMPSON. proprietor. renxs-l* p® r Abbubi in Advance. Oae Sauarc, intortion Rt.OO na* Square, eeooud inecrtiou 50 ciqtj subseqent insertion .60 Contraot advertisements inserted upon the ro ost reasonable terms. Marriage Notices and Obituaries, not exceeding si* lines, inserted free. “The XlpftaiWM of the Valle?. ••The knigbtlie-it of the koightlv race That, since the days of old, Ha*e kept the lamp of chivalry Alight in hearts of gold ; The kindliest of the kindly band That, rarely hating ease, Yet rode with Spottwood round the land. And Raleigh round the seas. • Who climbed the blue Virginian bills Against embattled foes. And planted there, in valleys fair. The lily and the rose. Whose fragrance lives in many lands, Whore beauty stars the earth, And lights the hearth of happy homes Wilh loveliness tnd worth. ••We thought they slept—the sons who kept The name of noble sires. And slumbered while the darkness crept A round their vigil fires. But aye, the ‘Golden Horseshoe' k tights Their Old Dominion keep. Whose foes have found enchanted ground, But not a knight asleep!” Tilt Ik Utttug it tat. ELOQUENT SPEECHES FROM RICH ARDSON, MAULDIN AND ED WARDS - HAURANGUES FROM TILLMAN AND BlUHAM-A DIS GRACE TO THE STATE. (Special Cort opcndenre of The Darlington News ) It is i lain that no weighty qnes tions like those tint thrilled the heart of the Democracy of South Caioliu* in 1870, are before the peo ple now. The fiery wave of pro test which swept over the land dur iugthat period, when hordes of thieves and t ;w:als m-re to beonst- tdftoui otlice, and the very com plexion of our State Loi'isluttm*. literally ttpeakiug, wag to be chang ed, fiudg not even a laint counter- part iu the preiu-nt campaign. The wrou t 8 which the people suffered then had become seated upon the body |iolitic like »o many cancer- oag ttorea, and when the proa)met ot relief opened to ihein, they tft- came almogt desperate Jit th-ir t n- Uiuibanin. It any evils have crept iuio existing public flairs, it is evident that they set very lightly upon the public heart, and touch conimuiiaj intere# s with quite a Milt and subtle hand. Are there any evi'g save such wh eh ‘a camoriug tew always im agine f That is one of the ques tions furnishing the so .rce of the current political agitation. That and the farmers’ pet scheme of a sepaiate Agricultural College form perhaps the chief incentives to the campaign meeting gathered here today, in the (having little village of Florence. And to debate these questions Gov. Richardson, Lieu tenanl-Goveriior Mauldin, and Ben TillniHU, with the ever present N. 0. G., of the Ncicu and Courier, roll ed in to-day on the (noruiug Ir vin, bom 8uuitcr. Divided as tb> se guitlemen are on political matters, they came divided as well iu their travels. Ben was tett the conspic uous ooenpaut of the first class car, whi'e the Governor and his aids betook themselves to the second class coach, not oaring to breathe the air ot Tillmauism under any circumstances Mr. Bigbam, of Mai ion reformer, with two car loads of his followers, and Co). B. W. Edwards, of Darlington, both announced speakers for the occa. ftiou, were already upon the scene. Capt. K W. Dawson, who had been expected to take a prominent part m the discussion of the day, was. it is said, unavoidably absent The speech making U ok place at Mr. Gambeli’a Hotel, where a thin gtove of treea afforded some shade for the sweltering assemblage. The day was excessively warm and free from refreshing breezes. The west end of the broad hotel veranda was allotted to the speakers and report ers. The remaining space, capable of holding about a hundred people, being provided with benches for the accommodation of ladies, dis tinguished citizens, and other deli cate persons. The main concourse, if it could properly be styled a con course, disposed itself upon the grounds in front of the hotel, keep ing closely within the welcome con figuration of shade that io not over abundant measure presented itself. The entire audience, at its best, did not number over five to six hundred, and even tbeae may be excessive figures. The speaking commenced at a quarter to twelve O’clock, aud was opened by Gov. Richardson, intro duced by County Chairman Beas ley. The Governor said that be was there to defend the present ad ministration of State affairs against the assaults which an ill-advised and harping class of citizens were making 6pou it. He characterized these assaults as unworthy and base, and referred in glowing terms to the integrity and puiity of the StdteV rnling officials. Be was doosclons of no designs in the dis charge of the responsibilities rest ing upon himself as Governor, but the judicious conservation of the beot inieeests of the people. He •xplatned bis action in tbe Pawley CMa > by reading a telegram, repre senting that Mr. Pawley, who waa m Savannah, had given himself np to a Georgia Sheriff voluntarily, tkr«forQ necessitating no roqtusi- DARLINGTON ‘•FOR US PRINCIPLE IS PRINCIPLE—RIGHT IS RIGHT—YESTERDAY, TO-DAY. TO-MORROW, FOREVER. VOL. XIV. NO 32. tion from himself, an I avoiding ex pense. He believed existing sala ries of public officers to be as low as a wise economy, which held in view efficient work, conld afford to make them. Many eloquent periods were devoted to the time honored names which, had made South Carolina lustrons in the history of American civilization. Was tbe heritage left by these grand old names to be trample*? upon now and the fair fame of oar State brought down into disgrace and shame at the instance of a ca bal of demagogues and schemers ? Be oonld not believe it. He bad better hopes ol the gallant sons of South Carolina, >md felt convinced that the ancient prestige ot their commonwealth would ever be nobly aud fitly sustained by them. At tention was called to the high posi tion of credit to which the State bad attained under united Demo- ciatic role, Irom which high place no act of the present government had iu th.e slightest degree tended to dethrone it. On the contrary, confidence had be-n actually in creased, enabling him to convert a large portion of the State debt into 4 1-2 per cent, bonds, hn infallible criterion of excellent financial standing. A comparison was drawn in this connection between the con dition of the State at the end of the Radical regime, when its bonds were sold on the New York market at 10 cents on the dollar, and the current status of affairs, w'tb the obligations of the State ranging fitely at 110, on the same market. Thepublishe) charges relative to the fuinitnre of the Executive Man sion, were refuted by the produc turn of a receipted schedule, setting forth that matter in its true aud satisfactory light. The question of the State appro priatious was made the subject of some extended remarks. The Gov eruor claimed that there was no extravagance. Such increase in expenditures as might appear was fully justifiod by the increased do mauds incident to onr progressive age. Tbe benefits which would ac crue, and were now accruing from it to the State, would more than recompense the people at large. Tbe farmer might as^ well attempt to make biserrps and prepare them tor market, without horses or mules gins and plows, as to try to run a government without proper appro priations. He whs a farmer and knew how important it was in ng ricnltural pursuits to keep abreast with ail improvements, it success were to be attained. Government was just as much a practical busi ness as farming, or manufacturing, or any other avocation. It cannot stand still. With everything un der the impulse of advanc<-meut, it must also move on. In bis judg ment uo part of the approp'iations could bediqensed with. If tbe people diffeivd from that view their wishes of course would be respect ed, aud uo one would be mure will ing than be to yield to their senti ments. Gov. Richardson said, that then- was another question, however, ol far greater import than that of re treuebmentin expenditures. It was the question of education. No say ing was truer than that “knowl edge is power” It becomes ns, therefore, who have the real wel fare of The State at heart, to look after the matter of edneation. In Radical days there were no schools, no codeges, in the State of any standing, except* tbe South Caroli ua College. Since then there has been vast progress. Now there ex ist a iarge number of higher insti tutions of lean ing. This was the reason that now a population of 400,000 whites controlled without jar or trouble a body of 600,000 blacks. Tbe latter were not with out organization, but ignorant. Ytt more than one halt ot the school fund is devoted to their edneation. Concluding, the Governor said that be was not here to win votes or flatter public opinion. He ap peared solely in the interest of bis common mother, the dear old State of Sooth Carolina, whom be loved with his whole being. With snch feeliugs he could not advise the expediency ot a separate agri- onitaral college. It the farmers, however, wanted snch an es tablisbment let them have it by all means, bat they should pay for it Let them well consider the expense of the nndertaking. Let them bear in mind that existing institutions mast go in part, or be seriously crippled if such a college is built at the public cost, unless tbe burden of taxation be heavily increased. The Clemsen bequest should not be occepted nntil its perfect validity was assured. Tbe will was iu dis pute, and, loss Instead of advant age might ensue to the State, if any imprudent steps were taken iu re gard to it. With a stirring appeal to bis hearers to bear np tbe name ofSoath Carolina, through every emergency, bright and antarolshed before tbe world, and preserve for her the proud position she holds, the Governor dosed his remarks. He was liffieqsd to with spect, and elicited some in answer to bis sflvory oratory. DARLINGTON, S. C, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1888. great re applause, flighte of Lieut-Gov M.tuldin was then brought forward. He said he was acquainted with many of the peo ple ot Darlington and approached them as fiiends. Ilia position as Lieut Governor carried with it lew responsibilit:es He performed the duties of his office in accordance with the best interests of his State. There are questions on which good men differ. He had voted for 5 in stead of 5 1-4 mills S’ate taxes, not simply for the sake of the lower rate, but that he had considered the lesser amount sufficient. He felt that the highest type ot man hood was exhibited in the tearless expresson of one’s convictions. That was the platform he stood upon. He regarded public affairs iu the same light as private busi ness. It was a false economy to stint the salaiies of important pub lic oflicers. But it the people think the salaries are too high, they have only to speak through the Legisla tare. We have a thoronghly com petent Comptroller-General, but it is owing to a good compensation. The high reputation of South Caro lina cannot be maintained on poor salaries paid her public officials. Shall the pay bo reduced and litr lofty standard lowered ! Take the Judiciary. Fearless, upright and intelligent Judges iu our Courts are the greatest bulwarks of tbe people. But with a low remunera tion this class of officers are not obtain, d. Let everything be regulated on the principles of fairuess, justice and truth. He recognized agricul ture as the leading pursui. of our citizens. Farmers were more large Jy represented than any other class in the Legislature. But they should not seek to enhance their calling through legislation, at the expanse or in neglect of other interests. He regarded tho lien law as more of a curse to the country than a bless ing. A change iu the system of farming must be* made or even a separate agricultural college will Le of no good. The best prosperity is always found wl.ere the farmer raises his own supplies as far as possible. He favored the agricul tural eo.lege, with the requisite taxes for their erection and sup port. Common schools should be made more efficient. But it should not be attempted lo carry’ education too tar. instruction should be giv en with a view towards the position in life that held iu anticipation by tbe recipient. As id the men hijiiiug public office, he said, it is the duty and privilege of the peo ple to make any changes they might d< sire. He had for himst if no auibitiou for public place. He was entirely subject to their wishes. In any case lhe unity of the party was the controlling consideration with him. Superior numbers were in op|>ositiou, and tue supremacy of the Anglo Sax<>u must be main tained in South Carolina. The next speaker called upon was Col. B W. Eiiwards. He opened on the subject ot the college of ag riculture at once. He did not omit to speak in terms of eulogy, how ever, ot the great men tlrje South C-troliua College had produced in the past. Tbe Blair Bill he would not. discuss, yet bo had uo fear that under its provisions the Republican party of South Carolina itself would become rehabilitated, as to b come educated meant no less than to be come a Democrat. The public schools were not up to what was wanted. More means aud better teachers were wanted. But theques- tion ofthe day really was industrial edu a ion. He was in favoi .of the agricnltnral college<md tbeClemscn bequest. There was a way to freeze this bequest and there was a way to warm it np. He wanted it warmed up. There are those who say, let the fanners have their college, bat put forth no helping baud. The people need instruction and leading iu this matter. Yet when attempts were made to guide citizens into a proper conception of tbe subject, the ciy of demagogue was raised. It should not be overlooked that with this cry c me another com mending the people to help them selves as in derision. The consti tution provides that an agricultu ral college shall be built. Why has it not been done? $15,000 derived from the Hatch bill has been ap plied to tbe State University, but nothing towards an agricnltnral institution. All education seems to be looked after excepting that whicb would redound to the bene fit ol the farmer. An agricaltnrai college would embrace mechanical ami industrial .training also. It is a good thiog to educate men for special calling*. Instead of pre judging other iodustries it quickens them It means the development of onr great aud varied resources, and tbe acquisition of wealth and influence to onr State. We are not too poor to baild an agricultural college. We expend $200,000 on the.completion of the State House, $50,000 to indigent soldiers, $20,000 on tbe Citadel Academy, tironsands on tbe Columbia Can 1, and ban dreds of thousands on the State College, and then comes the re commendation ot the Governor to expect $100,000 more open tbe Cap- building. Yet when tbe^mod est sum of €50,000 for the iarmors’ college is asked for we are too poor. Judicious rotieiichuieut iu expendi tures would soon secure that amount. And it would not be a dead outlay. It would come back with manifold interest in the gen eral enhancement of the common wealth. Col. Edwards made an eloqn^it plea for the elevation of the hum bler classes of onr citizens, and said that until a high standard waa reached by the masses, government by tbe people would fall far short of tho ideal it should hold in en lightened minds. After Col. Edwards’ address Ben Tillman wae loudly called for, and when he made his appearance an Old fashioned yell broke forth, plainly indicating that the crowd upon the grounds was emphatical ly a Tillman one. Ben said it af forded him pleasure to look South Carolina citizens in the face. He was here at the behests of tho Farmers’ Association. He had op posed undertaking the work ofthe farmers’ canvass, as ail the brunt of the battle fell on him. But tbe farmers’ executive committee had demanded and he was there to com ply. He did not like the haste which had been shown in determin ing the plan for nominations. Ht had desired a general discussion of the matter before deciding. Pub lic discussion was a great educator of the people. Without agitation of public questions men trod the paths of office like gangs of pack mules. There was but one party, and vigilance within that party was required. Sontu Carolina is not governed now by a Dcmocracv, bat by an aristocracy. (Cheers.) A nomination generally was an election, voting merely a ratifica tion. Though an aristocracy meant a government of the best, he desir ed, if forced to choose, an aristoc racy ot brain instead of an aristoc racy of blood and money. (Cheers ) They called him a crank. He was proud of it. A crank is one who strives after Jgher things aud fabs into line wiM] progress. On this plane ho was struggl ug, and al though he had not yet aucceeded iu accomplishing his aims, he was go ing to succeed. (Cheers.) The movement of the farmers could not be put down. He had little to say about the agriculiural college, that straw was thrashed. His charge iu regard to the appropriations, bich lias been for some time a mut ter of publicity, be rehashed, with abundant figures, those pliant enti ties, to support his statements. £j e said that the Comptroller General, iu his report, did not meet him fair ly on this issue, but dodged around aud bamboozled, but tieverackuowl edged When Radicalism was thrown off the best men came to the front and were sel cteil to steer affairs. Things improved wonder fully until 1880. Even then Gen. Hagood iu bis inaugural, said there was still room for retrenchment. But the pen- dnlmn of reform which had been swaying so ad m if ably in the right direction, commenced to swing backwards There came a chance. It was soft and subtle, bat it was none the less a fact. While cotton went creeping down taxes began to creep up. The politician began bis arts, too, such as capturing votes by taking np the wife’s baby and kissing it, aud iu engaging general honey talk. He was ac cused of desiring to climb into office. Hi* endeavors were direct ed rather towards reducing the sapp y of bow de do statesmen at Columbia. Making laws requires honesty, ability and labor. He re lated a good story about the boy and the fish, told him by Judge Hudson Tbe Judge was* travel ling along on horseback one day when be came to a small brook where he saw a boj fis ing. Pres eutly tbe little fellow jerke I out a minor, and the Judge asked him, “Sonny, what kind ot fish is that you aro catching V “Oh that’s a Baptist fish,” said the boy. “Ami why do yon call him a Baptist fish!” Farther inquired the Judge. ; Oause he spiles so soon after \ o’ take him oaten tbe water.” (Cheers) so the politicians though bally good fellows and sweet at home spiled quickly after they got to Columbia. The atmosphere of Colombia was too aristocratic. The clodhopping farmers walked up and—“great was the diana ot tbe Ephesians.” Aias, too great tor them, Col. so and so aud Gen. this and that comes around with his “happy to meet you” carries farmer off to barber shop, and then to the tailor. At home he probably ku ows how to live on 25 ots,, tier day, but the support ofthe dignity to whicb be has risen now requires a daily offering of at least #5.00. Appropriation* come up in tbe assembly. He don’t exactly like them but bis “bosses” do, and the bill passes. Continuing Ben said “lets stop finishing tbe State House wbih clamoring for edneation.” Tbe declining sun here shone in fiercely on Ben, and he remarked as he moved back into The shadow, “1 am a farmer bat 1 won’t deny that 1 love the shade.” He n-xt touched on the railroad commissioners. He objected to them becun-c ’•h i n a- jority were lawyers. He did’nt like the way the lailroads had fallen in love with them. They called to his mind the figure of a head with the body cut off. The crows had troubled his corn in the spring, aud he set about makiug some scare crows, lie fixed a lot of old shirts on slakes and placed hats on top of them. But the crows came along and after c iwing around for awhile, at length alight ed within pretty close range when one old fellow said “blest it that thing’s got anything but a head to it” and liie whole co igregatiou swooped down again upon the coni. (Cheers) Tbe railroad commission ers resemble these scare-crows. Speaking of the penitentiary he said that in other States thtjse in stitutions were made sources of profit but in South Ciroliua they required an appr prialion, to keep them up. lie haislily criti cised Charleston m its course re gar*, ing ilie census when new ap portionment of voters was made. He saw tho la-gisl imre composed in three-fourths part of farmers, and yet lawyers ruled in this way. He found fault with the judiciary. He respected the office but when Judges lecome unworthy ofthe exalted statiou the people should kick them out. Tliore ate ;o > many lawyers, he said iu CoIiioiImh and Washington. Here came a sn.irHug Dat.vaen The Neir< and Courier correspondent and Tillman. Ben tlr u went ou and said that '/Vie News and Courier sat down on him but every time it did so lie got Higher and higher. It was the truth that hurt. He heie related the ancient dog a*ory where the dog was killed wilh the wrong end o’ pitch folk, because lie came t the man with the - wrong end. He had to say that if lie had been appioached properly he would have responded in kind. Mat as ho was being assaulted lOughly he must return the like treatment As Ben now retired Capt. Single tary, walked to the front to in dulge in a few remarks. But cries for “Bigham” from his crowd snowed him undtr, a tit of persis teucy, however, or soineihing stionger still perhaps, had posses sion of him, and he had to he drawn forcibly away by three High unites who came np at this moment. Bigham, of Marion then came to tho front. Dm ing tho w holo of his speech, if it can be called such, there was much noise and confus ion prevalent, and not a l.ttle wrangling. Mr. Gonziles of The News and Courier took offence at souk* remark made and t iod to make himself lie rd, but the two car-loads of Marioa men would not permit it. He was just able to get in tbe following words spoken right into the teeth of Bigham. “If you have any matter to sett e with Dawson go to Charleston aud do it. If you want a row with me \ on can have it right now.” Bigham made uo reply. Mr. Gonzales had some time previous risen at the report er’s table and cal!ed Bigham an ass, which very contemptuous ap pellation Bigham either did not hear, or else affected to be un conscious of. Gov. Richardson bail left the stand boms ago and heard none ot tbe farmer reformers’ speeches. His address had been chaste aud elegant and free from all vituperative language. It was in this n spect in marked contrast with tho speeches of . illmau and Bigham It was legiettcd by all, however, that the Governor did not remain to refute the scurrilous charges raised against him, especi ally since so flourishing a display of authorities was made iu support of them. The county candidates were pres ent iu force at the meeting, pr med aud ready to fling oratory at the populace by tbetbo isiuil, but they were all cut out by Capt. Siugle- t. ry at quo fell swoop, behaving tbe honor of making the closing harangue, as before intimated. If any good has been accomplished by this meeting in any way it is difficult to perceive it. ifad it been conducted in a decent and orderly style throughout, it might have proved of much value to au inquir ing pnb ic. Even where chaos begins and order ends, there is matter for congratulation, bnt when order begins aud chaos ends the results can never be gratifying. Pimples- on fh* Face Denote an impure state of tbe blood and are looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker’s Blood Elixir will remove all imparities and leave tbe complexion smooth and clear. There is nothing that will so thorougly baild up the con etitution, purify and strengthen the whole system. Sold and guaran teed by Dr. John A. Boyd. WHOLE NO 708. Jllll MR OurjoS department issupplied wi h facility necessary to enable us fo compete both astoprice andqualily of work, with ere* those of the chits, and we guarantee sane faction in every particiUarercharge nothing for our work. We are always prepared ho. ill orders at short notice for Blanks, Bit Heads, Letter Heads, Cards, Hand BU1» Posters. Circulars, Pamphlets, fte. Alljiob work must he paid for Cash on Delivery- Old Lady (stepping ojten street car): Yon don’t allow no Mtiokm’ on this ear, do ye t” Conductor; Certainly, madam , take one of the back seats. Step lively, pleeee.-*. X ~ tor B si ® g .■/1, v h i nothing else Finds Shu Iter Here. Wonderful bargains for Ike next Thirty flays. flown to the last notch. We are forrml B n ®*rkeil e fori oil fo sell at some price, as after the v ' <? will conduct our business on the ONE PRICE NOTHING BUT plan and will handle SOLID BARGAINS I n.vi..g hst i„ New York to, of „ kk .fl'" *r_ * l " Kocto,kWHto -ruuiiil ami K et a f.w of t |„ ,,10,0, n )w u Very Respectfnfi cal) mg thrown away. GAJtfSOJV & BROOM. Jul\ 20, ’88. CALL AT MJVBMBG'st THE CHEAPEST Place in Town for ine Dress Goods, Dry Roods, Notions, Boots, Shoes and Hats, Wines, Liquors, and I