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1 Pnt Your Wants ..IN... THE DAILY TIMES. The f£©RENeE|DaiLY Times. Him y«ir Eye* OUR AOS. VOL. III. FLORENCE. 8 C.. THURSDAY EVBMIG. DECEMBER No. 105. We invite you to call and inspect our larg; and complete line of Holiday Goods. The Most Extensive in the City, embacingalI the Latest Novelties * in Sterling and Silver Mounted Toiet Sets, Leather Goods, etc. A veritable mine of Holiday Novelties, usefil and ornamental. & McLeod. ± LOCUS 18 BRIEF. Short Paragraphs of Hone Hap penings. THE FARMERS' COLLEGE. if Personal aud ^General Mention of Howe t Folks and Others Whom we all Km<w. Solicitor J. M. Johnson, of Ma f rion, spent last night in Florence, Mrs. O. L. Wysong, of Greens boro, N. C., is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. J. W. McCollough, of Dar lington, was registered at the Cen tral last night. Miss P&uiiue Rollins of Tim- monsville, is visiting Miss Burgis Rollins on Palmetto street. Mr. H. P. Davis, of Ebenezer, killed a two year old hog yesterday that weighed 570 pounds net. Who can beat that? Prof. A. Poindexter Taylor, sup erintendent of the Welsh Neck High School, Hartsville, is spend ing th<? day in Fjorence. Mrs. John Kuker arrived in Florence Tuesday from her north ern home. She will spend some time here with her family. The ladies of the Methodist church request their friends to call at F. U. Lakes’ Drng Store to morrow, Friday, Dec. 18th. Special sale of Christmas goods for benefit their church. The question of organizing a bone yard for trading old horses aud stock is being agitated. This movement will doubtless meet with the approval of the people of this county. A dog belonging to a Mr. Warr, who lives about three miles in the country, was taken with the rabies Tuesday and bit Mr. Thomas Ashby and the little three year old child of a Mr. Powers. There is no fear entertained for Mr. Ashby as he was bitten on the leg through his clothes. The little child will probably be sent to Pasteurs Insti tute, New York. The B. T. Babbitt soap advertis* iug coQ'pany after delighting the people of Florence with three of their steriopticau entertainments, left this morning on their tour to Charleston. The manager said yesterday that he would probably give entertainments at Lake City and Kingstree. They will remain South during the winter. New tobacco seed just received at the Corner Drug Store. Go to C. D. Bristow for raisins, citron, currents, almonds, walnuts, butternuts, peacans, cocoanuts etc. Citron, raisins, nuts and every* thing nice at Geo. Blackleys. Peanut Brittle 10c lb at J. R. Ives. Fresh new groceries arriving daily at J. F. Stackley’s. Dr. Lake’s little daughter has lost a gray cape with green collar. Finder will be rewarded by hav ing same at bis store. 80 ball Romau candles, 16c each at Brown’s Cheap Cash Stors. The best rocker on the market for 92 at W. M. Waters. New Bicycles at $35 at Florence Bicycle Co. Dargaa street. The Pint Annual Cooiwancenient «f Cleat aoa. Clenison College, S. C., Dec. 16.—The first annual commence ment of Clemson College took place to-day and was a success in every particular. The orations, were short, well prepared, delivered in good style and reflected credit on the speakers and the institu tion. The following are the graduates: B. R. Turnipseed, J. M. Mauldin, J. T. Bradley, G. W. Hart, E. P. Earle, P. S. Gooding, W. W. Kldgh, F. G. Tompkins, I. H. Moore, B. M, Aull, T. S. Moor man, B. R. Tillman, Jr., T. H. Tuten, L. A. Sease. The foregoing were selected to deliver orations. The following prepared orations, but were not required to deliver them: J. M. Blair, A. M. Chrietzberg, P. G. Langley, G. P. Bonemore, T. W. Cothran, R. E. Lee, J. T. Bowen, D. Dowling, O. M. Pegues, J. E. Breazeale, B. F. Robertson, J. F. Folk, F. J. Bryant. C.M Furman J. O Simpson, P. N. Calhoun. R. G, Hamilton, B. F. Sloan, W. H Carpenter, J. E. Hunter, A. J Tindal, W. W. Wardlaw, L. A Werts. After the orations by the grad uates, President Craighead invitee Senator Tillman to deliver the di plomas. The address of Senator Tillman to the graduating class was a model—short, but abound ing with sensible suggestions, anc just the advice needed by young men. President Craighead also ad dressed the class, and feelingly spoke of their new place in life. The trustees decided to fill all vacancies in the faculty. Prof. Quick of Indiana was elected pro fessor of agriculture. From all that can be learned,.this is a splendid selection. He is a graduate of the Indiana Agricultural College, and also of the University of Halle, Germany. He was director of the Colorado Experiment Station and a professor in the Missouri Agri cultural College. Prof. Auderson of Minnessota vas elected as bacteriologist aud professor of botany. This chair las never been filled before. Maj. Blythe, tutor in the fitting school, resigned, and his place was itled by the election of two gradu ates of this year, R. E. Lee and W. W. Klugh, Jr., both of Abbe ville. The meetings of the board wore noted for unanimity of action. STILL A MYSTERY. Maceo’s Deatb Demands Fnrther Proof. ties activity even in the vicinity lie city, where outposts are upou nightly. The game ijjjens at Guanabacoa aud other irpunding towns. Habana Not Satisfied a* to the Truth ot the Stories Told— Weyler’s Increasing Un popularity. Habana, via Key West, Dec. 16. —Maceo’s death is still surround ed by mystery. The body is un discovered and no farther proofs have been adduced except the of ficial statement which leads the Cubans to think he is still alive. In fact, the residents of Punt* Brava, the vicinity in which the engagement occurred, disbelieve the story. Zertucha continues to give contradictory evidence. He now says the knife captured be longs to Gomez’s son and not to , •’. *■. 0; ac*.eyj> is neauquan „ , • .. for fireworks aud Xmas goods. The Cubans consider it r ‘ipklee, chow chow, and every licacy for the holidays at J. F. “iley’s to C, D. Bristow for cwlery. le largest stock and lowest on Xniis delicacies to be in FloVence at Geo. Stack- ’Dream coccanut 10c lb. at J. R. Ires. ^Pictures make nice Xmas pres- You can get them at \V. M. jtaters. iFine raisins 10c lb. 3 lbs. for 25c ! Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Gee. Stackley is taking the lead Xmas delicacies. Kalamazoo celery at 0. D. Bris tow’s. Ladies’ or Geuts’ Elmore Bi cycles fully guaranteed, I40 each, at Florence Bicycle Co., Dargan street, opposite Opera House. A splendid variety of Tobacco seed for sals at Palace Drug Store. Covinoton A McLeod. * Propr’s. Nothing more acceptable fsr a Dhristma* present than a nice comfortable rocker. Waters has them in great variety. Fire crackers, 2c pack, at frown's Cheap Cash Store. For Xmas delicacies of all kinds call at Geo. Stackley’s. Go to C. D. Bristow for apples, oranges, bananas, lemons etc. Maceo. insignificant that the objects cap tured are not shown and also the alleged written statements of Go mez’s son. It is also signifies that no Cubans have surrenderee since the leader’s alleged death, proving either that it will not af fect the revolution, or that Maceo is not dead. Many rumors are afloat in connection with Maceo’s death and all are confusing. One is that a major at Cabezas, Matan- zas, telegraphed that Maceo passed near the. town with a large force. Another is that Aguirre has writ ten under date of the 10th, but does not mention the fact. Many couriers have been sent to investi gate, but have not returned. The Cubans disbelieve the story that Maceo was killed by treachery. They say that Maceo was not eas ily trapped and would not accept a flag of truce even from Ahuma- da. He knew the gentleman by his reputation. The marine au thorities are indignant at Weyler’s statement that Maceo crossed the trocha in a boat, a nd it is Wid have cabled to Spain protestihg. The minister laid the fact before the cabinet meeting. The rela tions of the naval and military au thorities are strained. . The demonstrations in Weyler’s honor were simply to cover the failure in Pioar del Rio. It is easy to organize any demonstra tion in Habana, counting with volunteers the great numbers of semi-military organization who are forced to obey orders. Crowds will gather the same as in other places and will cheer for the sak» of excitement. It is said friction has occurred between Weyler and Civil Gever- nor Porruna on account of the former not promoting Chief of Police Labarrera, who is only a major of the civil guard. Reports from the field' are scarcer every day. The govern ment is hiding all important en gagements. It is said important encounters have occurred in Pinar del Rio and Malanias, but the de tails are suppressed. In fact, the government it trying to impress he public that the rebel ranks are demoralized since Maceo’s death and shirks fights. Quite the cou ntry. Ths rebels are displaying J. F. Stackley’s is headquarters ods. candies All my make of pure 10c lb. at J. R. Ives. A large assortment of Smyrna rugs cheap at W. M. Waters. LV 1 ^Wwe mixed candy 10c lb. at Browu’s Cheap Cash Store. Married. The marriage of Hr. Armstrong Howard to Miss May Ervin took place at Darlington yesterday in the Presbyterian church, Rev Fulton, officiating After the cere mony the wedding party repaired to the home of Mr. G. W. Brown to partake of a wedding lunch pre pared by Mrs. Brown, a sister of the bride. Mr. Howard is a prominent and prosperous young merchant and er of Effingham, and has boats friends in this community, iss Erv : n, daughter of Mr. E. Ervin, a prominent farmer of county, is a beautiful and ac- plished young lady. The Daily Timej* unites with the many friends of the happy couple in extending sincere con gratulations. ♦ ■ — A Xmas present that pleases and in reach of all. Our |2 00 rocker. W. M. Waters. Fresh almonds, 15c lb. at Brown’s Cheap Cash Store. Fresh uuts, raisins, citron, &c. at J. F. Stackley’s. Oranges, apples, grapes, bana- , nuts, fireworks <fce., st J os. ADVERTISED FOR A WIFE- We»tVlru1nln'» lllrhott 'Inn Srcaru* « l.lfr Pftrtnnr. Bollaire, ()., Dec. It*.—At Proc tor, West Ya., a few miles soath ol this city, lives Nathan Hanes, the richest man in West Virginia. He is seventy-live years old, and a widower. Several months ago this advertisement appeared in several of the loading papers: “WANTED—A wife. A gen tlemen of comfortable means wishes to correspond with a middle-aged woman; intentions serious. NA THAN HANES, Proctor, West Va.” In the last batch of letters he received was one from a young wo man from Dayton, <)., named Lil lian Perrier. He wrote her a leF ter and received a reply. They arranged to meet in Wheeling, West Ya., on last Wednesday. Miss Perrier came to Wheeling, as of the performance that is given.— Sumter Item. Fruit of all kinds in endless va riety at J. F. Stackley’s. Brown's Cheap Cash Store, is the cheapest place in the city to buy fire works, fruits, candy, nuts, Ac. The cheapest line of oak suits ever brought to this market just received at W. M. Waters. Fine fruits ami {confectioneries at Geo. Stack ley’s. it R. Stocklioldsrt Meeting. tThe regular annual meeting of e Stockholders of the Bank of orence will be held on Wednes- dky January 20th 1897, between the hours of 10 o’clock, a m., and 2 p.m., at the Bank or Florence fqr the election of Directors and such other business as may be proper. Personal notice have been mailed to such Stockholders. W. J. Brown, D. 4t. Cashier. 4 General Insurance Agency OF SANBORN CHASE, Fire, Life & Act idem hsuranee. Surety Beads Issued. nxwBNce. s. c was agreed, and Mr. Hanes was waiting for her. They remained in Wheeling a few days making needed purchases for a tine wed ding, and on Saturday morning left for Proctor on the steamer Ben Hur, where they were married Saturday evening. Miss Perrier did not let. her parents know where she was going. Mrs. liases No. 2 will be a great-grand-mother, and she will have grandsons and granddaughters many years her senior. Mince meat, Jellies, preserves and everything nice for Xmas at J. F. Stackley’s. When you need a baby carriage go to W. M. Waters, he carries the best and cheapest line. Fresh mixed nuts, 15c lb. at Browu’s Cheap Cash Store. Fruit of all kinds for the holi days at Geo. Stackley’s. At tbe Opera House last N Igtit, A large and enthusiastic audi- ence assembled at the opera house ast night anticipating au enjoya ble evening but their pleasant an ticipations foundered at the riaing of the curtain. The May Daven port Burlesque Company, is the “bummest” affair that has shown in the opera house since its erec tion. No words can express the disappointment aud disgust of the audience. Still, this company on its tour is recommended the pub lic by some of the leading news papers of the country. The Sum ter Item, mislead by reliable newspaper men, gives the company a glowing advertisement in the issue of the 16th. The company will play in Sumter to-night and to-morrow the Item will probably sing another tune. The following paragraph is clipped for the bene fit of those who attended last night: The company is composed of the handsomest and moat shapely wo men to be found in any single theatrical company now before the public, and the performance is said to be high class in every re spect and entirely free from coarse ness or other objectionable fea tures. The dramatic critics of the large cities apeak in terms of the highest praise of the company and Th« Itnllau Oruagf. Crop. Washington, Dec. 16.—An esti mate of the coming Italian orange crop is supplied to the State I Jepart- ment by United States Commercial Agent Huntington at Castellamare. He says the outlook for the new crop of Sorronto oranges promises well as to keeping quality, size ami color. The quantity will be about two-thirds of an average crop. The first cut commenced November 15, prices opening at from lti.15 to P er box. and the first ship ments will reach New York in time for the Christmas trade. The new crop of lemons exceeds that of last year and the quality is very fiat*. Gathering will begin in May. The importatior: of shocks from Amer ica to make orange blossoms has developed enormously, and to pre vent loss to the Maine producers Mr. Huntington suggests that a duty be imposed on boxes made of foreign woods. Everything for a first-clasa Xmas dinner can be had at J. F. Stackley’s. Geo. Stackley is prepared to fur nish everything nice for the holi day trade. When you are to be married buy your furniture of W. M. Waters. Finest apples 30c peck at Browu’s Cheap Cash Store. Remember that G«o. Stackley leads in nice fresh Xmas goods. When you want a wedding or Christmas present for your friend go to W. M. Waters. 4 ball Romau candles, 1c each at Browu’s Cheap Cash Store. SEVERE STORM IN NEW YORK A Gale of WlnS Accompanied by Snow and Sleet—Damage lo Shipping. New York, Dec. 15—A gale of wind, accompanied by snow and sleet, struck this city to-night. The warning of the weather bureau that high winds might be expected along the coast was fully verified. During the day the sky was over cast and the wind gradually rising. At Sandy Hook the wind reached a velocity of fifty, two miles an hour early in the evening. At night the storm was in full force, sleet and snow carried by winds, making it almost impossible to see any dis tance. Reports of damage to shipping are coming in. Far Sal*. A nice cook stove with utensils complete. Can be had cheap for cash. For full particulars apply at this office. Subscribe for this paper. J^ost POUND —TWO SMALL HOGS. owner c*n have same by paying for this advertisement and expenses. Ap ply at this office.