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-•'-nwy s -AIS. V T1DMGTOH HERALD PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. J. 8. McOREIGHT, Proprietor- WALTER D. WOODS, Editor. m ADVANCK: 8OB8CRIPTIOX One Dollar a Year. ADVERTISING RATES. Tkaksient Advertisements 75o. i>er square for tint insertiou, and 50c, per square for each subsequent In sertion Business Notices 10 cents per line for each insertion. Obituaries exceeding six lines charged for at the rate of transient advertising. Liberal Discount made on contract or standing advertisements. DARLINGTON, 8. 0. Friday, May 20,1893. Mr. 8. Frank Parrott is the author ised agent of The Herald. He trill solicit subscriptions and advertise ments andreceipt'for money. Capital Piflshaeit. Secretary of State Tindall has written a very thoughtful and sug gestive article on the question of the best method of punishing those who have been convicted of serious crimes, and takes strong ground in favor of substituting life imprison meat for hanging, ip the case ol' those who have been guilty of mur der and offenses of a like nature. Mr. Tindall calls attention to the fact that the inflietion of capita: punishment has apparently been powerless to deter men from the commission of serious crimes, and in view of this argues that it might be well to change the law as regards the punishment of these crimes. He thinks that there would be more convictions were this change made, and expresses the opinion that life imprisonment holds out more terror for the man contemplating the com mission of crime than anything else that could be presented to him. It is a question of vital impor tance, and Mr. Tindall’s art! cle is well calculated to direct pub lic attention to the subject, especial ly when his calm and dispassionate review of it u considered. For a long time we entertained the Mine views that Mr. Tindall does, bat on serious reflection we are fore •d to the conclusion that all things considered it would scarcely be ad vUable to change the law, and are clearly of the opinion that we must find the remedy for this prevalance of crime in some other direction. This change has been tried in number of States, but the result has not been snch as to leave room for touch hope for the better, and even Where there was an apparent diminu tion of crime the improvement was Very probably owing to other causes. One ef the difficulties in the way is that it would add to the already too numerous armies of convicts in our prisons and correspondingly increase the difficulty of dealing withthem : not only as regards safe keeping bu; also to prevent their becoming too serious a burden on the financial re resources of the State. Then too it must be borne in mind that as rule the men who commit very heinous crimes are dangerous as lon j [ as life lasts, and no matter how se curely they may be guarded there always exists the possibility of their escape and a renewal of their crimi nal career, to My nothing of the great danger that attends those who have them in charge. The convicts knows that nothing wors* than death can come to them, and this is not sufficient to deter them from tourdering a keeper in order to gratt ify a feeling of revenge or for the purpose of escaping from prison. t What is needed is a more rigid en forcement ojf tty tyw, whether it b* ty? imprisonment or hanging, bty in p/rder to effect this there must ty a yfly radical change in public senti ment, for when reviewed in its proper light, the findings of juries in criminal cases, although denounc ed by individuals, are on the whole but a reflex of public sentiment If this were \ .. true a jury that re fused to find a verdict according to the facts of. the case would be so promptly ostracised by public opin- ton, that a similar miscarriage of justice would not again occur. As Senator Bntler is such an ar dent advocate of free coinage, we take the liberty of suggesting propriety of his enlightening his constituents as to the great benefits that will follow the enactment of such a law, especially as to the pro- by which congress can make ite worth oae dollar, "if 'iftyrV/L 4i- . We were not aware until too late lor our last issue, that the Sumter Guards cheered the Darlington Guards after the decision of the judges was made public. The ex planation of the failure of The Hf.rai.i> representi tive to hear this is that he happened to be on the other side of the ring and could not know what was going on so far off. The fact of the matter was, to make honest confession, that The Herald reporter fell among thieves, who stripped him of his badge and eft him in a sadly demoralized con ition, from which he was not re lieved until one of the thieves, struck with sudden remorse, enacted the the part of the good Samaritan and bore him off to a place of safety. The fair penitent could not restore the stolen badge, but did all in her power, and with a considerable de gree of success, to reconcile him to its loss. Of course there was no intention to be unjust to the Sumter Guards or to hold them responsible l or the exaggerrated statements that appeared in some of the papers. The Elation of Darlington Over the vic tory of jts company was the highest compliment that could be paic our friends from Charleston, for if the contest bad be«n against poor ly drilled companies there wouk. iave been no credit in defeating them. To have wrung ihe cham pionship from such a company as the Snmters was enough to make any military organization proud of its efficiency. The governor has added to his other numerous accomplishments that of a whiskey expert, and he has been telling the people what terribly mean iiquor they have been drinking heretofore, and how much better it will be when furnished by the State. It is a very difficult matter to decide as to which should excite the greater admiratiou, Mr. Tillman’i amazing conceit or his insatiable ambition. In his own estimation he is competent to fill any position either in State or church. If he were made Czar of Russia he would not be ou the imperial throne a day before he would‘be indulging in dreams of universal empire, or if he were elect ed Pope of Rome he would insist on knowing more about the doctrines of the catholic chnrch than all o:: the prelates that compose its college of cardinals. New Petenei f#r Juie, A symposium of Western authors is the name for the June New Peterson. Many of the best-known writers from Chicago to the Pacific Coast are represented, together with the most promising new poets, romancers, and essayists. Joseph Kirkland, Joaquin Miller, Gertrude Atherton, Mary Abbott, Opie Read, Stanley Waterloo, Ernest McGaffey, Le Roy Armstrong, Harriet Monroe, Carrie B. Morgan, Patience Stapleton, and other popular authors have place. “Pacific Coast Writers,” with their portraits, by Ella Higginson, makes one of the attractions. Another illustrated article which cannot fai to attract great attention is “The Forest’s Last Stronghold,” by Hon, F. I. Vassault, a vivid account of the lumbering camps of Washington. “The Garden Spot of Washington/ by Herbert Bashford, and “Ted Blank,” by Eflie W. Merriman, both sketches beautifully illustrated count among the gems of the number. “Cloudland,” by John Vance Cheney, is, beyond question, one of the fines of his poems. “A Shelf Full of Western Books” is Octave Thanet’ welcome contribution. We heart!/ recommend to our readers this enter prising periodical, which has so quickly established its claim to tike a front rank among American magazines. Ti|e Prlntej uus ei|hEcdrUii)|oRcrtt lY wqen he set tHi ad. But the fact remains the same that satisfactory work is being done at Mason’s Jewelry Store on Watches, Jewelry and clocks. Atlantic Coast Line C. & D. and C. & S. Railroads In Effect May 14,1808, OOIXO NORTH. • OOINO bOt’TII. P. M. A. M. 0 00 Lc. Florence Ar. 7 25 018 Palmetto 711 9 28 980 Darlington Floyd’s 700 0 49 940 Dove’. 044 008 Society Hill \ Cash’s 6 20 10 12 0 12 10 85 Cheraw 600 11 08 McFarland 517 11 21 p m Morven 5 01 11 84 p m Bennett's 4 07 11 50 p m Ar, Wadeeboro Le. 4 80 THE RAMBLER Grand Spring Opening. GUARANTEE.—We warraut all ef our bicycles to be free from imperfections in material and mann- factnre, and agree to make good, at any time within one year after purchase, any defects in them not caused by misuse or neglect.—G0RMULLV & JEFFERY, Chicago, 111. SOLID FOIL C-ASH OIL OUST HA.S1T HTSTA-LLHENTS. J". S. J. 33 IVIoOMJIGb^T, Aeoixt fox* 3Dei,x*llxxMrtoxx Ooixxxty. XAISr, G-exxoxrAl Aeoxxt, Flox*exxoo, S. O. THE OLD VIOLIN MAKERS. Tk« Manner In Welch the Wood WM llnndlcd to tiot Perfection. The great violin makers all lived within the compass of one hundred and fifty years. They chose their wood from a few great timbers felled in the South Tyrol, and floated down In rafts, pine and maple, sycamore, pear and ash. They examined these to find streaks and veins and freckles, valu able superficially when brought'out by varnishing. They learned to tell the dynasty of the pieces of wood by touching them; they weighed them, they struck them and listened to judge how fast or slow, or how resonantly they would vibrate in answer to strings. Some portions of the wood must be porous and soft, some of close fiber. Just the right beam was hard to find; when found it can be traced all through the violin of some great master, and after hia.death in those pf his pupils. The piece of wood was taken home and ■easoned, dried in the hot Brescia and Cremonia snn. The home of Stradl- varius, the great matter of all, is described as having been as hot at an oven. Tne wood was there soaked through and through with sunshine. In tble great heat the oils thinned and almmered slowly and penetrated far into the wood, until the varnish bo* earns a part of the wood ItMlf. The old violin makers uted to save every bit of the wood, when they found what they liked, to mend and patch and inlay with it So vibrant and so resonant is the wood of good old violins that they murmur and echo, and king in answer to any sound.-** Detroit Free Frees. Escapee Id a Cloud of Mud. One of the most perilous occupation!, next to the manufacture of dynamite, is diving for pearla The suceessfal diver must be courageous, active and endowed with great presence of mind. A diver engaged in the pearl fisheries of the gulf of California tells the story of one of his experiences. He had filled a bag with oysters and was about to ascend when, looking up, he saw a big shark watching him. To rise to the •urfece would be fatal The man moved quickly to the opposite side of a rock, stirred up a great cloud of mud, roMiqthe darkness and reached, the side of the boat just in time to escape the jaws of the big man-eater. Had the diver hesitated an Instant to con* ceal his movements In the only manner possible his life would have paid the penalty.—Harper's Young People. A Kkir afrd a Harr. A small pupil in one of our schools Stood before her teacher at recess with the half of an apple In each hand. • “Which half Is the biggest, Miss H—-7” Her teacher was in a mood to be crit ical, and answered: "A half is a half, whether it’s half of an apple or half of the world. So, you Me, If your apple Is cut exactly in halves one half must be just the size of the other half.” The eye* of the little pupil filled with tears as she heard this scholarly discus* lion, but she still held out the two “halves” of her apple, although her little hands trembled. •T didn’t mean it that way, teacher,” ety said, sweetly. “I wantgrou to have tye biggest half” "Thank you, my dear,” said the teach- «f, who suddenly discovered that it took yery little learning to be generous and thoughtful—Detroit Tree Press. Whst • Druggist Should Know. Oberdlll docK and Craws of Cipli- meni Compound Car Pills. Please Send me lOct Worthe of Love drops. Truloy yours. Bitte LOCAL VREIOUT TRAIN. Lesve Florence Darlington Arrive Cheraw Leave Cheraw Darlington AnJyiftorence 7 80 a ra 8 40 a m 11 20 a m 1 00 p m 4 00 p m M>0pm Itter Apple 10c. Sweet Ceporal Cig arettes, 6c. Chnno Gum, 6a 10a glycerine with a little carbollo acid, amonla, florida water, barutae (bay rum). I wantS cents of Moffine pills, the little ones. 1 dins of pot ash. Pleas send me a dimes worth of vur- bln whlsKy. 3c. flax seed the hole ones. • Ascldeased (acetic acid). Please send me 15c Worth of 8 grain qnlne Capssuls please put them up fibsh. Please Send Me l Dose of Calomel for an agable Person, ahd two’Doses of Catholic Pills.—Pharmaceutical Erp. What ia don*, cannot bn un- nnpncially U if* • hud- NORMENT&CO., Proprietors of “THE LADIES’ STORE!” Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Etc., And LADIES’ COOPS EXCLUSIVELY. Gnucect Style** ©assent Brines* We want every one to come and see our styles and prices. Nothinj; but New Goods In Stock. Respectfully, NORMENT & CO. Nachman building, comer Public Square and Cashua Street SEWING MACHINES. STANDARD, NEW HOME, WHEELED & WILSON. Fox* male toy BLACKWELL BROSs To the Ladies of Darlington: You are cordially invited to attend our Grand Spring Opening, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28 and 29. Our line of Dress Goods and Trimmings for the present season is a wonderM collection of elegant designs and fabrics of the latest and most popular fashions. i The present season marks the appearance of a series of new and beautiful de signs in Wash Goods that eclipse the previous efforts of the manufacturers. It is needless to say that we have them in all the newest patterns and colorings. * t In Laces, Embroideries, Hosiery, Gloves and Ribbons, we are exhibiting one of the largest and finest collections ever shown in Darlington. Respectfully, ■WOODS <Ss WOODS. pd NEW GOODS. We have just received an elegant and handsome line of Dry Goods and Notions, and invite an inspection of same. Our new stock of spring and summer has arrived, and in it will be found suits for Men, Boys and youths in all the latest styles and shades. EDWARD. & COT CLOTHUta DEPAKTHEffl. In this department we give ’em FITS!! It wiU be to your BME-FIT, To buy your OUT-FIT, From us at a smaU PRO-FIT, If not we FOR-FtlT All claim to leadership in the business* * We have no MIS-FITS, They are all CLOSE FITS. Come and let us give you a FIT. TEE SHOE DEPAETHENT Has always been one of our specials, and the styles we are displaying this season will compare with any goods to be found. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. In this department we carry a full line' of Staple and Fancy Groceries, and our' shelves .are filled with fresh Canned Goods’ and niceties too numerous to mention. All goods are delivered free of charge. WQODW $ WOOftfp,