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TP" » « » TTiE Rlorence Dhilv Tines. Vot. IV FLORENCE. 8 C. : SATl’&DAY EVENING. MAY 28. 1898. No. 229 ^ I The Paloee 0 r ^9 Store FIRE INSURANCE. Darby the Druggist. I’ANIES IN THE WORLD. THE LARGEST AND MOST LIBERAL COM- >, N tures (eb€RY a bSI^GOMPOUND WM. R. BARRINGER, agt. mn «. OFFICE ATCENTRAL HOTEL. SAMPSOH’SFLEET DEFEATED? Rumor that the Americao Admiral Met Dire Disaster at Santiago and was Killed. . sa r f k by CoVINQTOis i& JONES, , See our CKtiKuk' WiNoow. MOV FOR pi HOLIDAYS.! IN PERSONAL VEIN * * * * * DEWEY’S VICTORY at Manila was ***** glorious. Darby'tt Hug Poison will ***** annihilate Bed Rugs and all other ver- min with just as much effect as Dewey annihilated the Spanish squadron and forlx. Kvery bottle ix guaranteed remember. Darby the Druggist. IS SCHLEY IN THE SQUABBLE? REPORTED THAT HE HAS DE STROYED CERVERA'S FLEET. Me is 9»»<1 to Have Forced theCbannel »T Santiago and Bombarded the Town—The Brooklyn Landed Arms and Ammunition for the Insurgents at Cienfuegos. [Special to the Dally Times. I Ijondon, May 28.—11.15 a. m.— Renter's agency wires a rumor that Sampson s fleet has been de feated at Santiago and that Admiral Sampson was killed in the battle. NO CONFIRMATION OF REPOBT. Washio28.—-4.2U p. son’s fleet ^as beew (Wfeatet 1 ^5r that he was killed. * m THE EAdLE ARRIVES. Port Antonio, Jamaica. May 28 —12.'48 p in,—T^e Eagle, one of; the An ,’ican dispatch boats, has juu-t arrived. Her officers will not ^’discuss Schley and Cervera. MESSAGE FROM fW’HLEV? Washington, May 28—12.50 p. in.—Secretary Long has received a cipher message whicli is supposed to have come from Commodore Schley. He refuses to talk about the matter to reporters. AMMUNITION LANDED. Key West, May 28—3 17 p. m. It is reported here that the Brook lyn, Commodore Schley’s flagship, has landed sixty thousand rounds of ammunition, rifles and food foi the insurgents after a fight near Cienfuegos on Tuesday. FORT KNOCKED TO PIECES. The fort on the south side of the bay was knocked to pieces by the Marblehead and a troop of Span, jsh cavalry was routed simultan* eously by seven hundred Cubans. SCHLEY SLUGGING SPANIARDS. Kingston, Jamaica, May 28— 3.20 p. m.—It is reported here that Schley forced the eliannel at Santiago and destroyed the Spanish fleet and bombarded the town. CADIZ FLEET SAIL*. Madrid, May 28—-3.10 p. m.— ’1 is officially announced that the fleet has sailed. \kNESS AMONG SOLDISKS. nr K. w **«iHjton, May 28—3.15 p. m ‘ Tber* ^ serious sickness among the vO^tegf soldiers en camped at Prridio, California. lent. RUPTURE IMMINENT. President McKinley believes that there are Austrian spies in this country working for the inter ests of Spain. It is thought that a diplomatic rupture between the two countries is imminent. The Wilson Graded School. The closing exercises of the Wil son graded school took place at Trinity Baptist church last night: The church was crowded with an appreciative audience and the en tertainment was pleasing and in structive from start to finish. Prof. W. F. Holmes the principal of the school deserves great credit for the work done by him as the head of the school. The other teachers RjfeCiST' for the way in which the pupils ac< HUB KlgnT MM we make the suggestion that a bet ter school house be provided for the Wilson graded senool, as the one now used is inadequate and unfit for use. The attention of the school hoard is called to this matter. * • The following is the program rendered: Music—“Singing with grace to the Lord.’’ Prayer by Rev. W. T. Williams Recitation—“Keep in Step,’ Josephine Howo. Recitation—“The Tides,” Cleah Boyd. Dialogue—“What they say,” Eth. Brown, Robt. Marshal, Pearly McCall, Ger. Muldrow, Edward Watson. Recitation—“The True Legend of Honor,” Sarah Cooper. Recitation — “The Raindrops Ride,” Josephine Thompson. Recitation—“Look Aloft,” Julia Roberts. Music—What I learned at School. • Recitation — “Love Lightens Labor,” Annie Mitchell. Dialogue — “Christmas Can dles,” Tabitha Brown, Lizzie Moses, Naomie Burnett, Lillian Muldrow, Gam. Brailey, Alma Howe, Susan Nowlin. Dialogue—“An Afternoon Tea,” Lizzie Eggleton, Mamie Williams, William Eggleton, Aaron Mullins. Cantata—“The Cadet’s Pic nic.” Remarks by Prof. W\ F. Holmes. Florence Oil Mill now has cot ton seed meal and hulls on sale for cash. Paying now highest cash price for seed. Phone 36. May 28, 2W. Sunday ChurcU Services, No services at the Catholic^nd Lutheran churches to-morrow. Rev. J. A. Wilson, evangelist of Pee Dee Presbytery, will preaeh at the Presbyterian church, and at the other churches the usual services may be expedited. Kington took lie heroes ol his le read LAST NIGHT OF COMMENCE MENT EXERCISES. t The Members of the Graduati,,* class «lo Credit- to Themselves and Their School in the Rea^ltijar of Excellent Papers Presentation of Piplpma*— An Immense Croifd. Last night the Id ended, so to •peak, of school life for the pres ent session and the holidays are on. The pupilaoftbe city schools were out in full force at the opera houae, and they together with re- Utives friend# and well wishers crowded the building to its utmost capacity. - The membeBof the graduating claaa, each of whom appeared on the program acqu tied themselves with great credit, their papers showing careful preparation and decided abilty. Mr. Harry H. Heard, the only young man in the class, very ap propriately read a paper onc'hival- ry. He treated the subject excel- lenth and in sudi a way as to show his own chivalrous nature. r»»i^ 13 ! a ,S ^5 a charming Wiisi G for her subject w ^ graceful language and with expression. Ihe Alhambra received treat ment at the hands of Mias Marie Brunson. She expressed herself clearly and what she said showed thought and study. Miss Jennie McCutehen spoke of tke tendencies of the present age showing that she observes closely and thinks clearly. J The class history was read by Miss Mary Stroud. It was very interest ing. >-ke touched admirably on the characteristics of each member of the class, and frequently humorous passages sent ripples of laughter 3W ^P ln g° ver the audieneb. Miss Margaret Rives as prophet ess pictured the fate of her class- mates She looked forty years into the future. Her descriptions were quaint and humorous, and the hole was a charming conception. rV 01 the ola88 ia Mias Lizzie Hepburn, and last night in very appropriate and well written teab th 6 bade ^ touchin g ^e well to all those emblems of work used by the class-—their books. At the conclusion of this portion ot the program, Rev. W. B. Oliver hveriTr’ i bUt hapPy remark8 > de livered diplomas to the graduates m named above and the class of . had taken its position with those gone before. The concensus of opinion is that this was one of the best commence- ITi 8 ev f r h fd in Florence. At sfoted intervals a string band ren dered sweet music and taking the occaamn aU in all those present will U With Elections f a delight ully pleasant nature. And teachers and pupils will now enjoy a season of well-earned re^t SOME ARE OUR OWN PEOPLE AND SOME ARE NOT. th*yCoi.ie Ktid go •ud do Mnny Tlilnti* Mil It Ulvea UK Flraiturn to Hear of Tholr Movomeutn. Ex-Senator L. S. Bigliam is in the city. Mr. R. L. Stackhouse of Marion was in the city last night. Mr. Willie Murchinson, mayor of Marion spent last night in the city. Mr. Walley McKerrell of Marion spent yesterday in the oity. Mr. John Gasque of Marion is in the city. Mr. T. A. Clark of Back Swamp is in town to-day. Mr. I. E. Watson from Marion. has returned Dr. Walter Brown returned to Anniston, Ala., last night* Dr. Willie Brown has returned to his home at Manning. Mr- T- J McLendon of Cypress nt last night »u the city with a brother Sheri AT McLendon- Mr. C. A. Willcox of Marion yesterday tn town.... C. S. Welch, Esq., spentyester day in Timmonsville. Mr. W. B. DuBose went to visit the chain gang at Sparrow Swamp yesterday. The gang is doing good work on the roads. Mrs, J. K. Weatherford is visit ing relatives in Timmonsville. PENCILLED PICK-UPS. Home Ixm-a1 and Seme Not, Hut all *>f Inter est to the Uender. Our truckers shipped 200 barrels oHrish potatoes yesterday. Pota toes are now bringing in northern markets from $(> to $7 per barrel. The sample of potatoes sent 111 by Mr C. G. Casten of Cades are the finest we have ever seen. Mr. K. C. Barrett of the Sonthern Ex press Company tells ns that Mr. Carsten is shipping a great many. Monday will be celebrated by the colored people of this city as memorial day. Thes. E. Miller president of the State Colored Col lege is orator for the occasion. The small boy with the sling shot is a nuisance in the commu nity- Our policemen should ar rest promptly all boys found with sling shots in their possession. We are in receipt of an invita tion from President D. B. John son to attend the commencement exercises of Winthrop College from June 5th to 8th. There was a pleasant german given at the City Hotel last night and the german was led by Mr. Cicero Durham of Marion and Mr. Isadore Sulzbacher of this city. A seven foot coach whip snake was killed on Mr. Hepburn s place yesterday. Darby the Druggist to-day re ceived a largo ice-cream cabinet and his patrons will apprcciabfcis efforts to give them everything that is up-to-date in h is line. Court Adjourns. The spring term of the circuit court for Florence county adjourned sine die this afternoon at 1.30 o’clock. • Just before adjournment W. F. Clayton, Esq., arose, and, on be half of the members of the bar, ex pressed to Judgo Watts a thorough appreciation of his patience courtesy and impartiality, stating that, as of ficers of the court, they realized he hadno lovorites but treated all alike. Said Mr. Clayton, “Wherever you go you have the respect and good will of the Florence bar.*’ Judge Watts responded briefly, tendering his sincere thanks, and then declared the court adjourned. Ice Ckkam ! - a, t 1 | Darky's | Aiternoon Florence Graded School. Florence, S. C., May 26.1898.— The Board of Commissioners of the Florence landed an election .for teaehfere of this Schodpin Monday, 6t If June, 1898, at 10 o’clock a. m. Ajqjlicants for ill file Uieir applications Measles and broncL UWImmcW SANBORN CHASE, Fire, Life k Accident linnicf.! is are preva- Swiss Peftcn Gtsee. the iMteut drinks, witM HCE-CNEAI FRESH BUHER'S CABBY. Every Week. 'At T. D. RHODES AGO. 7* H4IV. Grape Phosphate. position wil ... with the’Stcretary. By order the ijonrd of Cortimh sioner*. E. W. Lloyo' Score v'dry? May26d6t. . * OLD GEOKGETOWN; r.choea of the Recent State Sunday S< ht>< Convention—The Hu tori c Old Town Boyally Knteitalued. Mr. Editor: That was a beaut ful vision that disclosed all th Protestant Christian churcbc working harmoniously for th Sunday Scbooli, at the recei State convention at Geirgetow held May 17.19th. We trust and btdieve great goo will be the result The Esprit was superb, and was resolved to posh the wor with reliance upon God. A beautiful hospitality made t feel we were among friends. A excursion to old ocean, with visit to the fort, built of san bags, behind which two seven iuc war dogs threatened deatruotio at five miles to any visitor witl out credentials, was happily su( gestive that ourswaa a mission < peace. On rethrn to port the fisherme had landed their haul and an iu mense “leather back” turtle wi turned oose. This specie we wei told was brought from Misaisiipj by Wade Hampton, the elder, an planted in our streami. You wi find in Georgetown much of hii toric interest, Cornwallis' hea< quarters, the commissary builc ing remoddled, now the Winya Inn, the building in which Ma John James knocked down th British captain for cursing him — rebel. The Indigo Society Buildin with its precious old volumes, an manuscripts—with autograph le ters of Washington and Lafayett Grand old live oats lock the: branches across wide streets. A invite you to reflect and 1 Some of oar delegates went country, and enjoyed it We ti to revive the scenes of various 11 along the march of the Pee 1 Black River, Snow Island, Indi town and Blackmingo. . Peace to their axhex Who redeemed the laud of God. • j Yes, you can get Ice Cream Lake’s ^