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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1893.
NO. 29.
CURRENT TOPICS.
WHAT YOU KNOW AND WHAT YOU
DON'T KNOW.
Personals and Short Items of In
terest to the Local and General
Reader.
Found, a K. of P. badge. Apply
at this office.
Congressman McLauriu spent
Tuesday in town.
Dr. Palmer, of Cartersville, spent
Tuesday in town.
Work has begun on Mr. Wolfram’s
house on Oak street
Captain W. It Delgar, of Sumter,
was in town this week.
Mrs. J. W. Evans has returned
from a visit to Charleston.
Col. B. Pressley Barron, of Manning,
was in the city on Friday.
Mr. H. Machby has accepted a posi
tion at Dispensary No. 9.
Dr. J. M. Earle has returned from,
his trip to the inauguration.
Miss Martha Stanly, of Marion, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Your attention is called to our
advertising columns this week.
Mrs. A. L. Neil, of Society Hill,
V'sited relatives in the city this week.
Mrs. Eugenia Melton left last
Week to visit relatives in Savannan,
Ost
Master Ji Willie Hammond, of the
ytaftnet Messenger; was in the city
Friday,
Mr. I. it, Hiltitj of the Columbia
Journal, is in the city in the interest
of his newsy paper,
Mr. J. B, Mitchell,of Bennettsvillc,
was the guest of Mr. W. L. Pearson a
few days this week.
There was no service in the Baptist
Church on Sunday owing to the* in
disposition of the pastor.
Miss Bessie Williamson, who is
attending the Presbyterian College of
Columbia, is at homo on a visit.
Miss Hallie Carson, who has been
Visiting friends in the city, left for
hel s home in Sumter on Mouday.
Miss Ossie Mittle, who has been
tile guest of Miss Hannah Munne
for J^Veral weeks, left On Monday for
hei home Newberry.
Cadet WiguMWh Gamer, the. son
of the lute J. N. Earner lias taken
the second place ut the Citadel exam
ination in a class of thirty tao.
The city council has passed an
ordinauce prohibiting the shooting of
sling shots on the streets, Boys had
better govern themselves accordingly.
The Pee Dee Presbytery meets at
Cheraw on the 8th of April, Her,
J. G. Law and General James are the
delegates from the Darlington
c ;Hurch.
* Me^ &
Welling
H. Woods and L. 8..1
hath at homa again.
Their return E* r ly
as the only one of excursionists
still in Washington. y. • '
Bishop Salter, of the A. M. E.
Church will preach here on Sul'lay.
He comes to assist the congregation
in its efforts to raise means for the
purpose of build’iig a new church.
Mr. I. H. Moorhead, of Columbia,
manager of the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company, was in the city Sat
urday. He advertises in another
column for two young men to sell
his machines in this county.
Bev. 8, B, Wilson, presiding elder,
held the fpiarterly conference for the
Methodist Church in town on Monday
afternoon. Messrs. J. G. McCall and
W, S. Hogeri were elected delegates
the district conference which meets
Ut CJhwuw the latter part of next
next,
Last week a local nppeard in The
jllll$.vLD stating that a Mr. Outlaw
^nid itioyed his family to Charlotte.
Mr. M. j. Outlaw, the livery man,
'mi *1t was net him;” that he has no
Int'rt&on of leaving, but can furnish
fciiM wfd btiaVd eipial to u
Vftl pwees in iACping Vith the
A Jolly Evening.
The Guards were out 011 Wed
nesday night for drill and practice in
the manual of arms, preparing for
the annual inspection. After they
were dismissed they had a fine dance
in the armory which was very much
enjoyed by both spectators and
dancers. There were no ladies
present but the difficulty was obviated
by the usual device of tying a
handkerchief around the arms of
some of the young men. These were,
by common consent, the boys who
were the best on the score of looks,
and it was a beautiful sight to see
theirsylph-hke forms flitting through
the misty mazes of the dance. The
music for the occasion, furnished by
Mr. C. D. Evans, who presided at the
piano, and Messrs. Charlie Du Bose
and Robert Dickson, who manipulat
ed the fiddles, was quick and in
spiring.
"For they never played a tune that went slow.
For they perfectly scorned an adagio:
But sawing steadily just in the middle,
They played by the rule of the strictest school.
Of the old plantation nigger fiddle."
A Marvel of Cheapness.
Arthur’s New Home Magazine for
March is as attractive and iuteiestiug
a periodical as any household could
wish or find. Any lady can dress
herself and her children stylishly and
cheaply by means of the numerous
engravings and descriptions, and no
woman who wants to read about the
freshest novelties in costumes should
fail to subscribe. The illustrations
are excellent, and the stories and
poems of exceptional merit. “Under
u Cuban Bun,” by Shirley Holmes, is
a capitally -written account of a trip
to Havana, accompanied by a series
of charming pictures. “The Home
Circle” is an exceedingly useful and
entertaining feature. “The Girls and
Boys” department will delight the
children and young folk. “Woman’s
World” is u perfect treasury of every
thing from fashions and neddlework
to house decoration, nursing,- and
general suggestions. In every way
Arthur deserves the highest praise.
The wonder is, how so much can be
givcu at the price. Terms, one
dollar a year. Address Arthur’s
New Home Magazine, 112-111 South
Third street, Philadelphia.
If prices really could speak, what
a rumpus there would he ut Blackwell
Bros.
Converse College,
April the 21st, 1893, will be the
aiiuiversury of tho laying of the
comer stone of Converse College.
That day is also adopted by the
students us class day, when the class
trees will be planted in the morning,
with appiopriate ceremonies. Gover-
uer W. J. Northern, of Geosgiu, and
Dr. George T. Winston, President of
the University of North Carolina,
jYill make the addresses in the College
Chapel.
Spartanburg,S. C., March it
Did you know that fine bananas
could be hud from Blackwell Bros ?
Another Improvement Suggested.
When the work of widening Pearl
strCCt is completed, wo hope the
council will take south Main street
iu hand, and widen it us much us
possible. M we have before stated,
this street is the only outlet for a
street railway, and it is of paramount
importance that it should be made
wider before it is too lute. As it is
impracticable to widen it 011 the cast
side, the property owners ought to
be willing to pay something to those,
on the west side, who tfi!! have to
move buck. They should not lies!
tutc to do this us tho widening of the
street would udd very much to the
value of the lots on both sides. This
will be all the work of this kind that
will bo necessary for a good many
years.
STATEmsER^j— :: ONTMEiLL. Special Invitation to Everybody
MR. D. II. TRAXLER, OF TIM-
MONSVILLE, APPOINTED.
The Appointment Creates a Stir in
Columbia—The State Bar to be
Opened on Time.
On Tuesday Mr. D. H. Traxler, of
Timmonsville, was appointed State
dispenser, by Governor Tillman.
The appointment created a general
surprise, especially among the
followers of Benj. R. in the capitol
city.
Mr. Traxler was once treasurer of
this comity, but is now engaged in
merchandising in Timmonsville.
It is said that be will begin pre
paring for the opening of the State
dispensary at once.
A Grand Opening,
Oh Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week, Messrs. Woods & Woods,
the enterprising and successful dry
goods men, will treat their friends
and patrons to a sight seldom seen
in Darlington. On this occasion
they will display their immense
stock of beautiful and fashionable
dress goods, trimmings, etc. On
Tuesday night their establishment
will be brilliantly illuminated and
handsomely decorated with the lead
ing patterns in spring goods, and for
the convenience of the sight-seers
will remain open until eleven o’clock.
Every one is cordially invited to
ul tend.
Commissioner of RaHroathi
General Hampton’s nomination for
the office of railroad commissioner,
and its prompt confirmation by the
Senate is a worthy tribute to South
Carolina’s most distinguished son.
This will do more to endear President
Cleveland to the people of South
Carolina than anything he could
possibly do. The Palmetto State has
never given hirtli to a more knightly
soldier or more unselfish patriot than
the distinguished citizen, whose
name will adorn one of the brightest
pages of her history.
The New Store.
One of the prettiest sights to be
seen in Darlington is the new stock
of spring and summer dress goods,
with trimmings and other things to
mutch, that is now being displayed
by Messrs. Normcnt & Co., in the
Nachman building. These gentlemen
will make a specialty of ladies’goods,
and invite an inspection of their
stock. Their advertisement appears
in another column, and will be of
interest to every one.
American Bible Society.
Rev. T. H. Law, agent of the
American Bible Society, conducted
services ut the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday morning. At night there
was a union service at the same
church in the interests of the Bible
Society. At the close of the service
a collection was taken up and the
following officers of the local society,
elected:
Rev. J. G. Law, president.
D. G. Coit, treasurer.
S. H. Wilds, E. R. Cox and J. G.
McCall, executive committee.
No admission fee is charged to
examine tho handsome sewing
machines Blackwell Bros., are dis
playing.
A Prosperous Planter.
If all the farmers would follow
the example of Mr. M, N. Gray, of
the Philadelphia sections the county
would soon be in a moru prosperous
condition. Mr. Gray raised last year;
on a ouu-hotsv farm, four hundred
bushels of corn, and oats, rice, meat
and molasses iu proportion. And yet
it is said there is no money iu farm
ing.
A Thirty-Two Pound Cooler Fails
a Victim.
Messrs. L. M. Nor meat and Willie
McCowu, while out on McCown’s
pond, captured a large cooler with
the paddle of the boat. It weighed
exactly thirty-two pounds, and was
of the variety known as the aligator
cooler, which is considered some
thing of a luxury in the eating line.
It is almost needless to say that there
was no other weapon save the paddle
in the boat, but as these gentlemen
are both inveterate and successful
sportsmen, it is to be presumed that
they knew what they were doing, and,
as results proved, their faith in this
formidable weapon was not misplaced.
The Hekald is very proud of the
fact that it was the first to call atten
tion to the paddle a* a sporting
weapon, and to suggest its use in the
place of the noisy and far less effective
shot gun, which is far more apt to
injure one of the hunters than to
secure the game. Au^ then too a
good shot gun costs fifty dollars and
upwards, besides the cos! of ammuni
tion, wlrle a paddle of .he most ap
proved shape can be bought for fifty
cents. Among the other advantages
of the paddle, besides us cheapness,
is that it makes no noise when doing
its work, is always ready and never,
like its rival, tho shot gun, going off
unloaded. To sum up,‘it is cheap,
light, can be easily carried and its
effectiveness has been. »■«) clearly
proven to admit of any Uoubt.
Tho Floral ^ir.
The floral fair will b held uu the
sth and 9th of May, and the follow
ing premiums will bo given!
$ 1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Best specimen rare plants
Best and largest collection
of green house plants
Best hanging basket
Best roses
Best cut flowers
Largest collection vegeta
bles J.00
Finest strawberries . 1,00
Anything not ment'oned in the
above list and that is of special merit
will be awarded a prenr pm.
The first night th&r$ wiil be an
oporatta given under the management
of an accomplished musician.
The programme for the second
night has not been fully arranged,
but it will be an attractive one. The
admission will be 10 or 15 cents,
which will enable everyone to attend.
The different committees will be an
nounced later.
Read G. K. Ryan’s advertisement
today. He guarantees u cure for
organic stricture. References fur
nished on application.
4.
times.
Dr. J,
Armenian, is >.
ture ut the Baptist
'day evening, the subject.
George, a native of
•» town and will lec-
Ghurch on Sun-
<>f his lec-
uay eTciuiqs, m®
Hire being the manners, custo.. ‘ •‘“‘J
religious beliefs of the poodle of tbu.
tcdrtlttry. He has been in this conn-
for six years studying both med-
ieiw aud theology with a view of
devoting his time to both medical
and tnisiitfimry work in his native
wii A wllMtlM Winks taken
The grass on tho square has rC'
oieved the attentiou of a lawn mow-
it*. It ought to be protected by a
strong chain. The one that was put
up when the grass was planted lias
long since succumbed to the weight
of the iwfvM who made a point of
sitting on it.
The “Tennyson Club” will ffieft
at the residence of Mr
this evening.
Drop in at Dispensary No,
Cypress Cinders,
Mr. B. H. DuBose is preparing to
build u handsome dwelling on his
place. Wo will watch him.
Several parties from this section
visited Charleston last week.
Some few of our farmess have fin
ished planting corn.
Mr. Boyd DuBose is preparsng to
build on bis place.
Rev. D. C, Mann preached an in
teresting sermon to a largo congrega
tion 011 Sunday last.
We had several days of severe
weather last week, two light sleets
and thick ice. It is feared that the
fruit and early vegetables are killed.
The board of equalization met last
Saturday. Only a few returns were
raised, and as a general thing the re
turns were satisfactory to tho board.
J. A. 1*.
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You needn’t bs ashamed to walk
on Main street if you iiaVe on a pair
of Blackwell Bros.’ shoes.
Read G. K. Ryan’s advertise nciit
today. He guarantees a cure for
kidney disease. References furnished
on application.
The Electric Lights,
The capacity of the new electric
light Works, which has now been
running for several Weeks, Is thirty*
five arc and seven hundred and fifty
Incandescent lights. There are now
) twenty-one of tho are and four
C. S. Nettles i u , u dr?d und twenty of the incandes
* cent lights iu use. The last arc light
9 und put up is at the intersection of
get a ••‘I'ocosta” cigar; best in the Mowry and Main streets. The lights
market. I lir V* ,10W sufficient for the business
* New machinery is bfiug added to' part of the town, and any additional
the oil mill, and Us capacity will be ones will go -
inc reused, jltrechl.
HAPPENINGS AT THE FACTORY
THIS WEEK.
Marriage of Mr. Uarrclson and Miss
Staton—Off to the Lake—Sling
Shots.
Miss Mary Howell is quite sick
with pneumonia.
Mr. G. I. Brown has accepted a
position in the weave shop.
Rev. Mr. Carlisle will preach here
next Sunday evening at 4:15 o’clock.
Mr. Jesse Butler and family have
gone to Marion tn attend the funeral
of Mrs. Butler’s mother.
Misses Maggie and Cussie Doyle
have returned from Dovesville, where
they have been visiting relatives.
M r. G. A. Sullivan reft Monday for
Louther’s Lake, where he will spend
the remainder of the herring season.
Chief Engineer Dickson has erected
a neat iron railing around the engine,
which adds much to the appearance
of the engine room.
We notice that Mr. John Brewer
has given up his job of counting
cross ties, and has gone to counting
cord wood on the yard.
Boys had better be careful how
they shoot sling shots on the streets.
Wo have been informed that the city
authorities have passed a law con
demning these deadly weapons.
Marble playing is getting to k ■ a
great guuv* on the publW, stwfvjh
tfaii, section of the town on Sunday
evenings. We would be glad if Chief
Dargun would do something to rid us
of this nuisance.
Married at the residence of Mr. B.
R. Liyingstou, last Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock, Mr. II. M. Horrelson
and Miss Susie Staton. Judge C. P.
Durgan officiating. The happy couple
have, the best wishes of a host of
friends.
Rev. J. B. W'ilsou preached to a
large congregation at the hall last
Sunday morning. After services a
business meeting was held and steps
were taken to consolidate the member
ship of New Chapel, Sandy Grove
and this place, and build a suitable
house of worship here or some place
near this community. A committee
was appointed to look into the matter
and report at a meeting to be held
the third Saturday night iu April.
1893. SIPIRIlTGk 1893.
GRAND OPENING
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Tuesday and Wednesday,
M A-RCH aii'I
-AT-
WOODS & WOODS.
In place of* eai*tls we take
tills method of cordially in
viting the
If you have a fonduess for red get
a smile of “Old Velvet” rye whiskey,
from Dispensary No. 9.
on ijy&'c of the new
Death of Jordan Lang,
Jordan Lang, a well known colored
man, died ut his residence, about
three miles from town, last week. He
was prominent iu county politics
during the reconstruction days and
was a member of the convention that
inaugurated the Republican regime,
und also served several tenug in the
legislature. He was owned, before
emancipation, by u Mr. Lung of
Camden, and was a brick mason by
trade. He laid lived iu Darlington
for a long time previous to the war
and was allowed, which was often
done in the case of reliable slaves, to
hire his own time. He had accumu
lated some property which will go to
his children, several of whom arc
living,
The “Decostaf 1 cigar is all the rage.
Try m from No, V,
Putting iu a Republican.
Senator Irby has secured a position
for ex-Judge Townsend, and in doing
so lays himself open to severe censure.
Judge Townsend has not the slightest
claim on the Democratic party and
should have no recognition whatever,
ready us he always has been to go
with any party that held out the least
hope of reward. Mr. Irby had plenty
of good men in his faction that were
iu every way competent and worthy,
and there was not the least occasion
for him to have ignored them in favor
of a man whose political record is so
unsavory. Senator Irby will not add
to bis own popularity by this piece of
work, to say nothing of the imposi
tion that he has put on the president
or some member of bis cabinet. We
are truly sorry that Solicitor Johnson
could not have been on baud with his
check back Republican ticket. This
would have probably had the same
effect as it did during the recent
campaign in our State; that is, to have
killed the judge politically.
We had much rather that an
tdlUi" should not be an office-seeker,
but we sincerely rejoice that such a
strong and fearless Democrat as Mr.
N. G. Gonzales will probably secure
a good consular appointment, lie is
a Democrat in every fibre of his body,
und is both honest und capable.
CO
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S. S. CONTENTION,
overcome
TO BE HELD IN ABBEVILLE ON
APRIL 4-6.
The Preliminary Program of the
Exercises—A Largely Attended
tonveution Expected.
The annual State Sunday school
convention, which is entirely uude-
nouiiuutiouul, is to bo held very
shortly at Abbeville, und extensive
preparations arc being made therefor,
i’ho convention promises to be one oi
the most largely attended and inter-
esting ever held iu .the State. The
following is the program:
• JVESDAY SIGHT. , .
8.00. Thanksgiving Service. Led
by S. W. Wallace, Augusta.
8.30. Address of W eicome. J. F.
Fuller, Esq., Abbeville. 1
9.00. Response by President of
Convention.
9.15. An Address. : ByHou. J. E.
Tiudal, Columbia.
“The aims of our Sunday School
Association.”
10.00. Adjournment.
WEDNESDAY HOUSING.
9.00. Bible Reading. Led by J. W.
Wallace.
“The Inspiration of the Bible.”
9.30. Enrollment of Delegates.
Appointment of Committees.
10.00. Reports of Officers.
(«) The President
(6.) The Executive Committee.
(c.) The Secretary and Treasurer.
11.00. Reports from the Field.
Brief written and verbal reports
from County and District Officers,
Schools and Workers.
11.30. Address. By Rev. W. P.
Jacobs, D. D., Clinton, S. C.
“The Needs of the Association.”
School Work and how to
them. By Rev. J. L. Silly.
THVUSDAY AFTEKNOON.
3.00. A Model Teacher’s Meeting.
By Prof. Hamili. Based on next
Sunday’s Lesson.
4.00. Discussion.
(«.) How to prepare a S. S. Lesson.
By Rev. W. II. Dowling.
. (6.) How to teach a S. S. Lesson.
By Rev. J. W. Shell.
(e.) The Teacher’s Pastoral Work,
By Rev. T. 11. Law, D. D.
1.30. Conference on Sunday School
Normal Work.
(«.} Is Normal Training Practica-
ble?
i/O How may it be secured?
; 6.00. A Training Lesson. By. Prof.
Tamili. “Th e Sunday School
Closing Words.
By
We take the liberty of suggesting
to Secretary Hoke Smith that before
lie makes any more appointments from
this State, it w i |je well for him
to satisfy Id I 'ft That they are
Democrats. < is under no obliga
tion to the"'* ('ublicau party.
Bear tho banner to Hawaii und
WEDNESDAY AFTEKNOON.
3.00. Normal Bible Lesson.
Prof, liamill.
3.40. Discussion. Topic, “The
Sunday School.”
(«.j its Proper Classification. By
J. L. Berg.
(6.) Its General Exercises. By A.
B. Morse*.
(e.) Tho Supt’s. Review Lesson. By
Rev. J. E.Covington.
(d.) The Primary Department. By
Mrs, Mary S. Wluldeu, Charleston.
4.15. A Training Lesson. By Prof.
Hiunill. “ihe, Suuuay School Pro
gram.”
5.00. The Question Drawer.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
8.00. Song Service. LedbyJ. W.
Wallace. Interspersed with
Promises to Workers,
8.30. Address. By Prof, lie ‘U.
“Better Bible Study.-'
9.15. Address. By Bishop Duncan,
Spartanburg.
10.00. Adjournment.
THUtSDAlf MOUNINO.
9.00. Bible Reading. Led by J.
W. Wallace. “The Holy Spirit and
the Sunday School Teacher.’’
9.30. Reports continued.
10.0 Election of Officers, Dele-
curry the news of Blackwell Bros’.
$5 spring suits to every house in
Darlington.
gates, .oisoellaueous Business.
Remember that the suu does not
affect the “Mountain Dew” kept at
Dispensary No 1
gallon,
9. Try it, $2 per
10.30. Plans for the New Year.
(it.) The work to be done.
(i.) Financial..
11.16. Discussion.
(a.) Best'Methods of County Work.
By Rev. J. W. Bussey.
(0.) Systematic housc-lo house visi
tation. By‘R. L. Beatty.
H.J UiinUmwen to UUUed Sunday
liamill.
Teacher.”
THURSDAY NIGHT.
*8.00. Song Se •vice. ByJ.W. Wal
lace. Interspersed with Sunday School
Experiences.
8.30. Address. “The child in the
midst.” Prof. A. G. Bowers, New
berry.
9.15. Address. By Prof. Iluniill,
“The Sunday School Idea.”
, 10.00. ' ‘
Adjournment.
NOTES.
1st. Special rates have been granted
over railroad lines in the State. Ask
your railroad agent at once if he has
received notice of such special rates.
2d. Eighteen delegates are to be
elected at this Convention to attend
the Seventh International and the
Second World’s Sunday School Con
ventions at St. Louis, Mo., August
31st, to September Uth, 1893.
3d. Prof, liamill, of Illinois, will
again attend the State Convention,
and, as will be seen from the program,
will devote considerable time to
normal work before the Convention.
It is worth more than the necessary
amount of expense to hear this dis
tinguished Bible teacher, and h ; s
presence at Abbeville ought alone to
induce many earnest workers ami
teachers to attend.
4th. Mr. J. W, Wallace, the.well
known Sunday School Superintend
ent of Augusta, Ga., has consented to
conduct all the Bible Readings and
Praise Services of the Convention to
be assisted by Mr. Frank F. Whilden
oi Cliarleston, and a full local choir.
Great Spiritual blessings are expected
from Uns special ann new feature of
the meetings. Let all pray fervently
for such a result.
5lh. Let the President and the
Secretary of each County Sunday
School Association see to it that
Bible their County is well represented at
1 Abbeville as matters of great impor
tance will be considered. Individ-
.uul Pastors, Superintendents and.
Sunday School Workers are cordially
invited to attend this Convention
and they will bo regularly enrolled
as members. Workers cannot afford
to persistently neglect to attend
these Conventions if they hope to
improve their work. Sunday School
workers need inspiration more loan
do politicians.
tith. Entertainment \\n bo pro
vided for all who notify Mr. A. B.
Morse, Chairman Committee on
Entertainment at Abbeville, S. C. on
or before March 30th. The good
people of Abbeville will use every
edo t ier the pleasure of tlie ; r guests
and lor a proiitabie Convention.
ClIAb, H. Caulisle,
Cm Ex. Com.
Kfurtattburg, 6. Q,
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