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J 4 i ^ - ^TTiTrmfmMSm •THE DARLINGTON HERALD. A. » TI<*I VEB, - - - Hdttor. WKITN'ESDAY, JULY 30.‘1«K). Editvriil Notes. Tillman did not speak-' in 'Charleston because he knew he would not have the crowd to “howl” for him. Prof. J. H. Strode, of Virginia, has been elected by the Board of Trustees as President of Clemson College. " What was Tillman’s object in starting the report of danger of his being assassinated, when he knew it was false ? Col. W. E. Walters, of Anderson, Secretary of his County Alliance, died on the 25th inst, in the 54th year of his age. The latest dispatches inform us < that Brazil is in the midst ofabloody reVolntion. No telling what the re sult will be. The Woman’s Christian Temper ance Union Assembly was in session at Asheville, N. C., last week. Eighteen States were represented in ■ the Assembly. Mr. J. Wm. Stoke has been elected President of the State Fanners’ Al liance of South Carolina as the suc- . cessor to Col. Stackhouse. The State canvass will close on August 5th 'at Walterboro. The contest has been very bitter, and we f fear that a breach has been made in the white ranks that can nev?r be healed. The Democrats of Tennessee have nominated Farmer Buchanan for Governor. The Democrats of Geor gia will do the same thing for Farm- ■ er Northen. ' Neither one of these - gentlemen has slandered his State nor his public officials, An Inter-State ^Summer Normal School began a twcnlveeks’ session at Asheville, N. C. om Monday last Nearly all the Southern States have teachers in attendance. Congressman Geo. D. Tollman, a brother of the notorions Ben, de nounces the Sub-Treasury Bill as the greatest humbug in national pol itics, and declares it to be unreasona ble and unconstitutional. Ben Tillman charges the Demo- . cratic party with political leprosy; Ben Tillman claims to be a Demo- (CTat; Therefore, Ben Tillman has the political leprosy. What is the leprosy? An incurable disease. Ben .will, therefore, never be cured. TheTalmctto Post says: “A Re- -pnblica*,, who has held office for many years, in the presence of several gentlemen in Po.t Royal the other day, asserted that the Tillman party was helped with money by Republi cans in Washington.” It must be a disgusting sight in- .deed to see a lot of sensible men so curried away with their dictator or political boss as to harness themselves ■up and haul him around through the slosh and mud like he was a god. Aad to think that he has on several occasions cal lad his followers “jack asses.” There is a law in human nature regarding men as in physics that of the pendulum, the farther it swings one way the farther it will go the other way when let loose. Till man may be governor, but after he has served awhile and the nothing ness of his policy begins to reveal itself there will certainly lie a fall, and mighty will be that fall.—Clar endon Enterprise. R. M. L. writing from Washington to the News and Courier say: “Sena tor Morgan, commenting on the Beh ring Sea correspondence, says that Blaine unquestionably makes the better arguments, and he accuses Salisbury of making misstatements and adds that there are three living witnesses to prove his inaccuracies. Under the circumstances Senator Morgan fears there may be trouble with England should Blaine contin ue in the Cabinet. On the other hand he suspects Blain of having another attack of Presidential fever. He aayahe would, not be surprised to see Blaine withdraw from the Cabinet and come out as a Presidential candi date, favoring a conservative tariff and f_ conservative Federal election policy,.hut aggressive in foreign af- fairs. Blaine’s friends in Congress deny that the “Plumed Knight” has any intention of resigning and insist that his relations with the President are most friendly.” Florence interested in the Fair. (PJorencfl Time*.] The pranium list of the floral fair of the 'Burlington Agricultural and Mechaniopl Fair Company, to gether with l^her announcement concerning the holding of' this fair oiv August 1st, appears elsewhere in thes^colnmns. These annual exhi bitions $£ this society always prove of unusual and pleasant interest to the people nf the Pee Dee section, and that of this year will have the usual effect of drawing together the fruit and floral products, and at the same time focalizing the interest of all those who have the welfare of this county at heart. Florence should be well represented, by the people snd their fruits. VMdtlterated. Ben Tillman is a veritable boss over Ids own party, if there is any meaning in that word. He starts out by declaring that he ie “the wily man in the StateWho has the bfain and the nerve to-lead in the Farmers’ Movement” ' Then he has “some- thlitg to do with” the preparation of the platform, and announces that those who accept it will have to “swallow Tillman. He claims to be the very life and spirit of his party. He stills the storms which arc raised by his adherents by commanding them to “shut up,” calls them fools and jackasses, and other equally con temptuous terms are applied to them. He waves his hand, and the tumultuous crowd is awed into si lence. He shakes his Anger, and a bellowing host answers to the signal. He makes base charges against hon orable men, and his obedient satelites cheer and hurrah. He retracts them, and they “coo as gently as a dove.” He declares he never retracts, and the air is rent with hurrahs for Ben. He reiterates his often retracted charges, and the mass of his follow ers applaud to the echo. He sets out with a challenge to resort to the primary plan for nominating Gov ernor, and everybody cheers him. He concludes “since these devils want it we wont have it,” and everybody says amen to that. He even dictates to the local executive committees in what building or on what lot their county meetings shall be held, and if a change is not made to suit him he refuses to speak, and “his men” uphold him in that. He is boss or nothing, and this is precisely as it oi'ght to be—Boss Tillman or nothing. But the most impudent exhibition of his bossism is the order to “his men” to send members to the Legis lature WHO WILL DO WHAT HE TELLS THEM. We have not been accustomed to such dictation, and no intelligent, high minded people would submit to it. Then he tells us the Democrats who oppose him must be “whipped into line.” Can South Carolinians stomach such a man with such meth ods ? “The head of the ticket wags the tail,” as he impudently asserts. He Is Honest. B. R. Tillman’s campaign has been nothing but an attack upon the Democratic party and its faithful and trusted officials. He has made charges which he knew to be untrue at the time he made them, for the sole purpose of arraying class against class, in order that he might be per sonally and politically benefitted thereby. He has engendered preju dices in the unsuspecting minds of some of our very best people that time itself can never erase, solely with the hope of obtaining power. We believe that Tillman has the party machinery in his hands, and will control it at all hazards. His elec tion means an endorsement of the slanders he has nttered. Will the News and Courier and the gentlemen he has so foully misrepresented ever say that the man who willfully and delilierately lies for the purpose of political honors is the proper man for Governor? An untruthful man cannot be an honest man. A State Primary. Col. Joseph H. Earle recently said to a reporter of the News and Cou rier : . . “Give us a primary, and I feel as sured that we can defeat Capt. Till man. I also consider this the only plan by which the party difference can be healed. If the Convention plan is adopted, I consider that there is great danger of division, and no matter who is nominated many Dem ocratic votes will not be polled. This w ill cause great danger of Democrat ic defeat if the Republicans organize, which I understand they will da I am of the opinion that Capt Tillman and his friends arc afraid to trust to a vote of the people. If they are not, I cannot account for their change of tactics in regard to a primary elec tion. Capt. Tillman himself is com mitted to a primary. He is not only committed by his March platform, but by his emphatic utterances bn the stump. “There was a very important inci dent at Georgetown, which none of the newspapers got hold of, in regard to Capt. Tillman and the primary. I asked him in the course of the debate a series of questions, one of them be ing if his platform did not call for a primary. He answered yes. I then asked if he had not called on General Bratton and myself in his speeches in the up-country Lo join him in de manding a primary. He replied to this in the affirmative. “How is it, then,” I asked, “that where you carry a county the delegates are always in structed against primary?” His re ply was that he was not their boss. “Don’t you know,” I continued, “that if your committee had advised it they would have declared in favor of primary ?” He said he did not know. “Well,” I asked finally, “will you go before the State Convention and advocate it ?” He replied that he would, that he had always favored a primary, and if allowed to do so would make a speech to the Conven tion advising it. So he stands com mitted uncompromisingly to a pri mary, and if we can get it I feel sure we will win.” It is the State that Is lo Danger. [Macon, Ga., Telegraph.] ^ Mr. Ben Tillman, candidates for Governor of South Carolina, and his brother, the Hon. George D. Tillman, ‘a Congressman frbm that Stats, havij been indulging in some very silly talk recently. • Ben Tillman has asserted that he is in danger of assassination, and his brother echoes the opinion. The Democratic papers of South Car olina denounce this twaddleasa libel on the State and a slander of its peo ple, and circumstances go to show 1 that they are right. About all the bullying and rowdyism that have been exhibited in tilts present heated campaign in South Carolina have been on the part of the followers of Tillman. They have insulted every Democrat who dared to take the stump against the demagogue whom they ignorantly worship. Even noble old Wade Hampton, who has done more for the State than all the tribe of Tillman, was howled down by a mob of Tillmanites on one occasion when he tried to talk a little senseto them. It is not Ben Tillman that is in danger, it is South Carolina. The Credit of the State. [New York Evening Post.] Washington, July 23.—The news of the strides which the Far mers’ Alliance is making in South Carolina has given great uneasiness to the members of Congress from tliat State on more accounts than simply because the supremacy of the reactionary element means a pretty clean sw eep of the present delegation. The reports which reach here repre sent the financial policy of the Till manites as likely to do more damage to the credit of the State than even the nightmare experience of the re construction period. It has been the hope of the leading citizens, through continuance in control of the State Administration, to refund the 6 per cent bonded debt at 41 per cent, without doing violence to either the interests or sentiment of the creditors. The. tima seemed to have arrived when this would be practica ble ; but now it is understood that when the Tillmanites come in the creditors will be offered an exchange of their 6 per cent bonds for 3l’s— not with the alternative of redemp tion in cash, but with the ultimatum that they must take these or nothing. There is the gravest reasons to be lieve this story true. The smaller meetings among the farmers are ad dressed by speakers who know that their speeches are not likely to get into the newspapers, and they seize every opportunity to work upon the cupidity of their audience. The same means are used to stir up a feel ing between the “debtor” and “credi tor” class that were resorted to in the campaigns in various parts of the country between 1874 and 1878. In case the Tillmanites succeed in South Carolina, they will have everything to gain by keeping faith with their constituents, and everything to lose by breaking it Realizing this, the sober business men of thfc State are in great anxiety of mind_ concerning the future, ana their correspondence with their Representatives in Con gress bears abnndant.marks of it. The Summer Meeting at Reek Hill. Col. Thomas W. Holloway, Secre tary of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society, writes The Herald from Pomaria: “In the matter of our summer meeting at Rock Hill, August 6, 7 and 8, I have secured special rates of passage for visitors, and I desire through you to say to our friends in the Eastern part of the State that by taking the train which leaves Cheraw at 6;45 and Florence at 8;25 a. m. close connection can be made at Cam den junction, (10;25 a. m.,) reaching Rock Hill aljout 2 p. m. the same day. I do hope and trust that onr farmers all over the State will lay- aside other matters for the time and attend the meeting, which promises great good to the farming interests of the State. The rates of passage are special for the occasion. I hope that the Rock Hill meeting will not be confounded with that of Bates- burg.” Copartnership Notice. We, the undersigned, have this day formed a copartnership for the pur pose of conducting a general mer chandise business, under the firm name of McCall & Burch, and will as soon as possible remove from the present stand of J. G. McCall to the Hewitt building, where we will be pleased to serve our friends and pat rons. Respectfully, J. Gregg McCall, Jno. S. Burch. Darlington, S. C., August 1, 1890. From Cypress. Crops continue to look well. With plenty of rain the corn crop is safe. Commissioner Hoggins keeps busy on the go attending to his duties. Bridges and roads must be in bad condition, or perhaps he likes to ride around and see good crops, talk poli tics and hurrah for Earle and Brat ton and if he does we agree with him. Politics are at a high pitch at this place when fathers and sons, hus- bauds and wives, brothers and sisters disagree and fall out, and of several young men and their sweethearts fussing—all for Tillman. Give us a primary and this trouble will stop. The Tillmanites are afraid to riskthe results of a primary. The stockholders of the Bishop- ville Eagle called a meeting the other day. The Anti-Tillmanitee owning a majority of the stock the fortner editor, J. D. Shaw, was discharged because of the stand he had taken in the paper. They say they now pro pose to conduct it on Deigocratic principles. Your correspondent has been in formed that the South Carolina and Southern Railroad, that was sur veyed from Cheraw by the place to Sumter is being located, the work of locating being already completed from Cheraw to Black Creek, and they are making for Sumter and expect to reach this place in about two weeks. So it seems that we are to have a railroad yet Hurrah for Earle and the railroad! Notice! J* - Mr. Geo. Webb begs to inform bis friends and patrons that he will close bis Restaurant on July 17th for repairs, afld will reopen July 29th for that date; and on August 4th will be prepared to furnisk table board by the day, week or month. Day, SOcts ; week,f3.00; month, #12.50. He guarantees to give as good a meal for 25cts as can be had In the State for SOcts. Will also have a nice private dining room for ladies. Lunch from lOcts up wards. Dinner from 25cts to #1.00. GEO. WEBB, Proprietor. :? Tie Siter Mile. Founded 1807. Chartered 1888. The twenty-third collegiate year of this school for young ladies begins Thursday, September 4th, 1890, and closes June 13tb, 1891. Sumter has special advantages from its railroad connections, its healthfulness, and its social and religious privileges. It is the purpose of the Principals to make the Institute, as near as practicable, a well regulated Christian home, and its course of study equal in all respects to that of the best female colleges in this country. For terms and more detailed informa tion, as to course of study and expenses, the public is referred to our printed ,cir- culars. These may he obtained by ad dressing “The Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C.” AH communications thus ad dressed will receive prompt attention. MRS. L. A. BROWNE,) p . , . MISS E. E. COOPER, f ™ nc >P 8ls - -Subscribe for THEHERALb. WM. F. CARTER, ‘ s Builder. Office in HERUD Building. The Herald and The Charleston Weekly News and Courier one year for $1.75. < x PETER BOWLES -DOES FIRST-CLASS- Kalsomine Work a Specialty. CST He solicits the patronage of Dar lington. WAGONS. Two-horse wagonb are now manufac tured at lit' Call and see them before purchasing elsewhere. A complete stock of Buggies, Carts, Harness and Furni ture always bn hand. Mitakw’s TIE DARLINGTON NERALD. ONE DOLLAR . PER YEAR. -Subscribe for fV- Published every Wednesday at Darlington, ' y ?- * S. O., at the low price of $1 PER YE Aft. A. G. KOLLOCK, — Proprietor. I • 7 . In Politics, the paper will be democratic tb tlie core, and if you are a democrat you ought tb t&ke it and keep posted as to the principles ahd purposes of the party. We shall favor any enterprise that will tend to build up our tbwn or county'. ' ; ‘ i r ‘ ... . ’ ' ' t n r The principles of the Farmer’s’ Alliance l r : w. ■ t i 1 " L \* • will always find an advocate in the Herald; V* • , * * * ‘ N ’ > ’ ? ; V * J ■ * { ,*> - ^ , Our opinions bn all subjects aftectingthe public weal or woe vfill bd expressed without fear hi favor: Address all communications tof • *' v . : -v r A. 8. McIVEB, Editor Herald,‘ ,•■*• '■% > THE OARLINBTIIN , * * 1 f »i • ' ’ • 1 \ ONE DOLLAR i per year. DARC AN & LIDE, V -*v 1 - - * Book Sellers and Stationers, DARLINGTON, S. C. A Full line of Stationary and School Books always on hand. Law Blanks in great variety. ’ This is the place to buy your Ledgers and Blank Books of all kinds at tne lowest market prices. Headquarters for Sporting Goods! £3T A large line of handsome books suitable for presents. Any book not in stock will be ordered at catalogue prices. ..... > Everything you want in the Stationery Line can be bought at Tlie Darlington Book Store. ~ TERMS CASH. DARGAN & LIDE, Proprietors. EDWIROS, NORMENT & CO. In nt! mh; mmi! • * * We will take pleasure in showing our , V goods, and guarantee prices with any market. I I* Choice fresh Family Groceries constant ly arriving. Edwards, Norment & Co., DARLINGTON, S. C. SAVINGS BANK. THE BANK OF DARLINGTON ■ ••• i :i t t- i. - Has Opened a Savings Department, And will receive deposits of One Dollar and upwards, and pay quarterly interest on the same, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum, under regulations to be made known at the Bank. This is a favorable opportunity for Farmers, Clerks, Mechanics, Laborers^ and Factory Operatives, To Save Their Earnings. W. C. COKER, President. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, Cashier. - S* I. C. ALEXANDER. Public Square. Darlington, S. C. Is now better prepared than ever to serve customers with the usual full stock of Grocerie, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars. , VTV tyA large quantity of Ice just received. The many customers of this well known, establishment throughout Darlington County are guaranteed that a continuance of their patronage will mean for them “Tbr Best Goods For Tie Least Mooer F. E. NORMENT, a i *. FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Represents Several of the largest and oldest companies in the world. Insures all kinds of property, including gin* houses, in any part of the county. pyOffke adjoining joy & Sanders' Dry Goods Store.