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■n THE DARLINGTON NEWS. -wr-msmisgi THURSDAY, MAY 6,1SS6 OEYOXALD O EVAA'S. V EDITOR' Next Monday is Memorial Day Let os not forget it. Are oar hearts so chilled by the work of life that we canoot give a few hours to the memory of our soldier dead f Let os aii unite, Monday afternoon, and show to the world that, not defeat, disaster, poverty, nor lapse of lime can make us forget those who gave their live* for their country, for principle and for home. Ex-President Jefferson Davis, has met with one of the most en- tbusiastic and grandest receptions ever given to even a conquering hero, on bis trip to Montgomery, Atlanta and Savannah. It is meet aud Tight thus to honor our Confed erate Ctilef. We are in the Union to stay, it is true, but this does not imply that those who led us in the past, who occnpied high honors nn- dei the Confederacy, should not still receive an honorable reception and welcome from onr people. Some there are who attempt to apologize for snch action. We need no apol- ogy. Twenty-one years ago we sur rendered to superior numbers, laid down 01& arms and have since peacely followed the pnrsnits of life according to the terms of surrender. Bat as long as the true principles of honor, patriotism and justice re main among our people, the ideas for which we fought, the men who led ns, and the justness of onr cause will be honored. All honor to onr old President and to those of our people who have given him snch a reception. THE FARMER’S CONVENTION. This convention met in Columbia in the ball of the Agricnltural Build ing on Thursday last, and adjourn- ed on Friday. It was composed of 287 delegates from every county in the State except Beaufort, Barn- well and Georgeton. Darlington as a county was not represented. There was only one elected delegate Mr, W. E. McKnight from the only dab organized in the comity, Wardsville and the other, Darling ton man, Mr. J. N. Parrott, weiiton hik own volition Previous to the organization there was a caucus Raid by certain delegates solve ed by Mr. Tillman, to map out the work. Mr. Tillman called the con- vention to order at 12 o’clock, Thursday, and made the opening speech, which in substance, how- ever clothed in well,worded phrases, was simply an arraignment of the farmers of the State, composing 76 per cent of the population, for the ^‘political leprosy” with which our Democratic government is afflicted. The temporary organization was effected by the election ot Presi dent, J. E. Tindale j Vice-Presi- dents, D. Brooker, .W J. Talbert, J. A Sligb, M. L Donaldson, J. H. Harden, E. T. Stackhouse, George Tapper; Secretaries, O. T. Cheat- ham and T. W. Holloway. A com- mittee of one from each connty, Mr. Parrott of Darlington being one, was appointed on credentials. While the committee were at work, on motion, the privilege of the floor were extended to Col. Butler, commissioner of agriculture, at d Col. J. N. Lipscomb ot the State Grange. The mffiou to invite the Governor to address the conven tion, met with opposition which to say the least was in bad taste. No such motion shonld have been made, as the farmers bad not met to hear political speeches, bat snch a mo tion having come np, it showed dis respect for the office of Governor of Sonth Carolina, and was an unfor tunate mistake for the convention to make in its outset A committee was organized, among them Mr. W. E. M Knight of Darlington, to wbotn all resolu tions were to be referred There were numbers of resolutions made, Many not getting beyond the Hands of this committee. Of those that were adopted we publish the laost importent. By Mr. Clink- scales, of Anderson. “RmAneiL, That in the opinion ot this convention, there should be a permanent farmers’ organization. Jtetolwd, That one delegate from each Congressional Distriol be ap pointed a committee whose duty it shall be to draft rules and regula tions for the government of said organization, and the same be re ported to this convention as early aa practicable.” “The chair appointed the follow ing committee nnder the resolution: Messrs. Stack boose, Tillman, Brad- ley, Dargan, Massey, Duncan and Donaldson.” It is to be hoped that this com mittee, a strong one will be able to ve the farmers snob relief as is ed. Mr. Sligh of Newberry— the fee bill in existence to this State, regulating the costs of plaintiff and defendant attorneys, appertaining to the number of re ferences in the settlement of estates, is HaMe to be abused, to the detri ment of helpless citizens, therefore, bait.” is the sense of said fee biU by limiting to be will expedite the settlement of es tates.” “Eesolred, That this convention moat respectfully refer this matter to the consideration of the next General Assembly of this State, with the hope that wise andjnst legislation may be taken thereon.” This same matter bad been urged by Mr. Sligh in the last legislature aud be hoped that the endorsement of the Farmers would give it a bet ter bearing next time. “Reaolted, That the attention of the next Legislature be called to this discrepancy and a remedy provided.” The Chisolm’s Island resolntion excited much discussion, and Col. Butler was called in to explain the matter which be did to the satisfac tion of the convention. Thns an accusation of loose exiienditure of money was found to be incorrect. A resolution by Mr. Prince, of Anderson, was adopted—“First. That we urge upon the farmers of the State to lessen the annual acre age in cotton and turn their atten tion largely to the cultivation (along with cotton) of other crops. Second. That we heartily urge upon onr farmers a closer connec tion aud sympathy with our State Agricnltural Department, and make the monthly journal of the depart ment a means of coires[K>udetice with each other, by communicating through it advice, suggestions and experimental facts, and thus co operate with the Commissioner of Agriculture m making that depart ment all that it should be.” “Third. That we urge iijton our State government the prime im portauce of encouraging by wise, liberal aud judicious legislation, the home manufacture of raw and ernrie materials, the speedy develop ment of our manufacturing interests. At this point, on Friday morn ing, Gov. Thompson at the invita tion of a committee appointed for that pnriiose, entered the Hall and addressed the convention, h i s speech, short and pithy, producing much applause. Mr. Tillman then introduced a resolution of 11 sections which was adopted looking to the establish meat of a real agricultural and mechanical College, separate and distinct from the South Carolina College: “That the control and manage meut of said agricultural aud me cbanical college should be given to the Board of Agricnltnre. which shall locate the same at the most eligible site they can secure, after advertising for bids from the several Counties ; That experimental sta tions should be established at and in connection with s»id agricultural aud mechanical college, the same to be under the charge ot the taonl ty ; memorialize Congress to pass the bill now pending, which appro priates 915,000 annually to each State fot this purpose; that we pro test against this money, if it shall be appropriated, being received by the present Trustees of the South Carolina College; the directors and faculty instead of being oho. en by the Legislature they be elected by a farmers’ convention compoAed of delegates from each county agri cultural society, which shall mec annually in November of each yea at Columbia for the purpose; in or der to obtain the necessary funds to sustain the agricnltural college after the State shall have given enough to buy the tarm aud erect the neces sary buildings, we recommend that the privilege tax on the sale of ter tiiizers be doubled. The Board wonld then get an increase of over 150,000 per year, and this, with the 95,700 from the laud scrip fund, would, we think, be euongn to sup port the college, inspect the fertil izers and bold farmers’ institutes withont additional taxation, except a small indirect tax on guano, which the farmers will willingly pay to be guaranteed against fraud. That the Citadel Academy be atolished and a female school established in its place.” So far the only practicable change in the conduct of the government, is the establishment of this college which will add 950,000 per year to be paid oat of the pockets of the farmers. Yet the convention had in view the reduction of taxation. “Resolution of Mr. Hawthorne— That it is the sense of this Farmers’ Conventiou of South Carolina as sembled, that the nomination ot all State officers and Congressmen shonld be committed directly to the people in primary elections. Adop ted.” “Mr. Stackhouse —Retolved, that this convention Tecommend to the farmers and ail others in the State who favor close economy in govern ment, that they elect members of the Legislature aud of the State government pledged to redace the expenses to ths lowest point that will seenre efficiency in the adminis tration. Adopted.” Mr. Hawthorne made the conven tion attempt to control politics. Col. Stackbonse recommends what most of ns need, but can this redac tion be made unless by a change in the constitution, the number of offi- cere be reduced T Resolution by Mr. Timmerman of Edgefield, adopted. “That the present Constitniion of the State does not meet the require ments and conditions of onr people, aud in some respects is burdensome aud oppressive. We therefore urge the Legislature to call a Constitu tional Convention at the earliest practicable day to give ns an or- ganiefiaw suited to onr wants. “The lien law baa, in onr opinion been most pernicious in its effects on the agricnltural interests of the State, enticing people in debt, eu- undermin- *?nco aud thl conragiog extragagauws that people, anu we recommend it repeal. “We believe the independence and efficiency of onr juuiciary would be increased by making their ten ure of office during good behavior np to seventy years. “We believe that a Legislature anxious to tie economical can lessen taxation by abolisniug useless offi ces and many minor expenses, which in the aggregate amounts to thousands of dollais.” The question of the advisability or necessity of a Constitutional Convention was ably discussed iu the last Legislature. The lien law can best be abolished by the indi vidual action of each farmer It has no doubt been a curse to the country. The life tenure of Judges is, we believe a constitutional quts- tion. One of the hst resolutions adop ted, was made by Mr A. E. Jones of Edgefield, and embraces this clause: 'Resolved, That we disapprove of any effort, through the mere want of the farmers, towards any politi cal end other than the advocacy ot rights peculiar to ourselves as far mers ; that we ask for no other than a Democratic platform, erected iu the interest of the people by the people; that we ask all good and true men, ot every avocation or pro- tension, to aid us iu advancing the material wealth of the State and of thus securing to the whole people that independence that the God of nature has placed within our reach.” Committees to “draft rules aud regulations for the convention,” “to memorialize the Legislature and Congress on the snbjects adopted by the convention” were appointed. An executive committee of one from each county were elected. Mr. W. E. McKnight being the member from Darlington. The convention ad journed at 5 P. M., Friday evening. The result ot the convention can be summed up iu a few words. The farmers ot the State have organized as a body, asserting the principles of non-interference in politics ex cept to regulate matters concerning their own interests. They have ef fected a permanent organization, aud have been ruled and regulated throughout by Mr Tillman Not a single new idea or plan has been developer! by which the farmers have tieen benefitted or their bur den lightened. The only teasable scheme adopted is that of the Ag ricultural College, which will add to the farmers’ burden. They have considered numerous questions from primary elections to a constitutional conventiou, and given their atten tion to the failures and evils of leg islatures, courts, the school system, the financial condition of the State aud the necessity of reform both iu the conduct of the government and iu the extravagant habits of farm ers and their erroneous system of farming. They seem to have as sembled with no fixed purpose in view, aud having done so, would baf£ done wisely to confine their labors to discussion aud save the resolutions until the next conveu tion, since with the admirable exec utive committee appointed, the work would then have been in pro per shape. The failure of the con vention to evolve any ideas of te-il, practical benefit, is a disappoint ment to the State, and mast be also to a large portion ot the convention. The Maroon of the Darlington Guards. The annual Maroon of the Dar lington Guards, ou Friday last, was a perfect success in every resjiect, from the neat invitations to the last farewell which echoed over the wa ters of the mill pond. Bv a fortui tous combination of circumstances the place was changed from the Lake to Mclveris Mill, and its near ness to town, the abundance of shade, the nearness ot shelter in case of rain, al. 1 made it an excel lent change. After the annual meeting of the Company at the armory and the election of officers, they paraded ou the square with lull ranks, and tlfeu with families and invited guests marched for the mill. Here tables arranged iu a double square, a re- port that fish were abundant, the excellent preparations for refresh ments in charge ot A. Mauue, the fine bracing weather, the pretty girts, and the staid matrons with well tilled hampers, while in the back-ground, the fires, with pot and pan, presided over by by that prince of fish stewers, Mr. Sanders, ail por tended a happy day. At the roll of the drum, the Guards who had been making them selves pleasant to the girls, assem bled for target-practice. Messrs. J. M. James, O. S. McCullough aud D. D. Evans was appointed scorers, aud the contest for the 1st prize and the tin cup commenced. Three rounds were fired by each member, distance 150 yurds, gun in position prescribed by Upton’s manual. Al ter a spirited contest in which some good aud some bad shooting was done, out of a possible 75 |>oints, Private Marion Lide bad won first prize with a score of 62, with Capt. Mclver and Sergt. Williamson 55 each, Oorp. W. O. Ervin 54, Sergt. J. E. Norment 45, 25 of which were made by the only bull’s eye shot daring the day; Surgeon Willcox 47, Private J. Coggesball 44. The contestants for the tin cup were Oorp. P. 8. Wilds, Privates George Dargan and C. D. Evans, all having made 0. On the first ronod to de cide, Dargan got oat with a score of 3, aud alter nine additional rounds Private Evans got oat with a score of 22 score, leaving Oorp. Wilds to take the much coveted prize. In the contest by the con tributing members, J. M. James won by a score of 37 The 1st prize was presented to Private Lide by B O. Woods, Esq., who made a fin- Mt address. The prise Is a haadsome silver cap, to ut3 iiiscFiutfU* Mr. F. E. Norment, in a short ad dress, where bnmor was mixed with raillery, presented the tin enp, a quart measure, to Cor|>ora1 Wilds. Capt. Mclver presented the con! tribatiug members’ prize, a gold pin, a minature sword, to Mr. J. M. James, in a happily expressed speech. At this time dinner was annonne ed, and after a liberal discussion of the same, the target shooting by the ladies came. This resulted in the prize being won by Miss Dora Norment, she making a score of 9 out ot a possible ten. J J. Ward, Esq., delivered the prize, a velvet lined toilet case, aud while doing so made an address which for its wit, wisdom aud sound advice to lad aud lass, was well appreciated. The rest of the afternoon was spent as young folks aud old always do at a pic me, aud not till sundown was the first retreat sounded for home Many of the young Guards, who had buggies aud drove their young lady friends, took the longest way home, bat no casualties are as yet reported. Among the invited guests were several of the Florence Rifles, some in foil nnilorm and others in citi zens dress. Ou the parade in the morning Capt. Mclver presented to the Guards the flig of the Dragoons, which had been altered by Miss Annie Williamson. The Dragoons, it will be remembered, disbanded imorder that the Guards might be reorganized aud this flag properly became the property of the latter. The annual Maroon of the Guards have become an institution and each one has been a success. It was a happy chance which sent them this year to Mclver’s mill. The memorial address by Mr. Cbas. P. Pressley was a most elo queut contribution to the tributes paid to the hero dead of tbo Con federacy. Mr. Pressley has many admirers in Augusta, and the la dies of the Memorial Association feel very proud of their happy se lection, for the orator filled his post with exceeding grace and dignity. Mr. Pressley’s oration was full of fine thought and the diction of his address called out the praise and applause of his many hearers. He was surrounded not only by the la dies and soldiery of the city, bnt by many warm admirers aud it was very gratifying to observe the hear ty congratulations extended on his succcess. The speaker was intro duced by Judge Twiggs.—Augusta Evening News. CATARRH CURED, health and aweet breath gecur-d, by Shiloh’s Catarrh Reaie. dy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free, For sale at J. A. Boyd’s Drug Store. Darlington Manfactnring Company. The Aanua! Meeting of the Stockholders of the Darlington Manufacturing Company, for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of other butinegs, will be held at the office of the Company, Tburi-day, MayS'h, at 11 M. W. C. COKER. President. JA8. T. BRISTOW. Seeremry April 17, ’85—3t New AdverliHcinenltt. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA By Elihu C. Baker, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, E. J. Forrester has made suit to me, to grant unto him Letters of Administration of the estate of and effects of Mrs. M. J. F. Dargan, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all and singular the kindred and cred itors of the said M. J. F. Dargan, deo’d., that they be and appear, before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at Darlington C. H., on Monday, May 17th, instant, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not bo granted. Given under my Hand, this 4th day of May, Anno Domini, 1886. E. C. BAKER, May 6. ’86—2t Probate Judgo. Ice Crew Parlor AT THE » IjL (SECOND FLOOR) Will open Monday evening, May 3, to keep open through the summer, ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS. Honrs, from 6 to 8 P. M. Tickets sold at Enterprise Hotel office, 8 for $1, or 15 cents each ; good for one saucer of cream. Mrs. L. E. WILLIAMSON. April 29—2t Insurance License, Office of Coze. Gknkrbal. ■> Colvmbia, 8. C., April 1, ’86. / I certify* thB^^alter D. Woods, of 0» r . lington. Agent of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York, and Fidelity Mutual Life As octation of Penn., has complied with the requisitions of the Act of the General AesemCly entitled “An Act to regulate the Agencies of Insurance Com panies not incorporated in the S'ate of South Carolina,” and I bareby license the said Walter D. Woods, agent aforesaid, to take risks and transact all bnsiaess of In surance in this State, in the County of Dar lington, for and in behalf of said Company. Expires March Slat, 1887. W. E. 8T0 5EY, Comptroller Gen era). Agril 29, ’86. Shiloh’s Catarrh remedy—a positive core for Catarrh, Diptheria. and Canker Mouth. For sale at J. A. Boyd’s Drug Siore. Hiving succeeded Mr. J. E. Schmid, in the Bakery and Confectionery business (at bis old stand), and mad- arrangements with Mr. G F. Bitchheit, of Florence. I will continue to furnish my customers with fresh Bread and Cakes, la a-short timn I will have the services of a fir*I class baker. I also have a lot of other goods, consist ing of confectioneries, tobacco, cigars, etc. I have some goods, out of my line soon as shots, clothing. Patent Medicinea, tin- frare, etc., which I am selling at and be low oost. J. 8. ADAMS, April 22, '86 4t Are made miserable by indigestion, con stipation, diut a cm. yellow shin T Shiloh’s Vltaliser is a positive euro BAKER’S Popular M to! Charlotte, jN T . C. :o: Bebr Bros, Cylinder Top, Up right Pianos, New England, and other makes, direct from the factory. Jease French aud Peieobet Or gans, for sale or rent, on the instal ment plan, Pianos aud Organs thoroughly tuned and repaired. A large assortment of the latest sheet music, and every kind of mu sical instrument on band. f^Terms easy, to suit the times. Prof. WILLIAM BAKER, Proprietor. April 15, ’86 ly For Dyspeosia and Liver Complaint, ysu have a printed gnarantee on every bottle of Shiloh’s Viuliter. It never fails to cure. For sa'e at J A. Boyds Drug Store. OfFTolT! THE ENTERPRISE ICE HOUSE -IS— OFEIST ZFOIFt THE SEASON! HAVE JUST RECEIVED Pounds of I € E! FOR SALE AT 75cts per Hundred, —or- ONE CENT PER POUND, SdM al hi UiQ is Send in your orders. “$0 G. ALEXANDER, Manager. April 22, ’86 6m The Rev. Qeo. H. Thayer, of Bourbon, Ind.. says: “Both myself and wife ow: our lives to Shiloh’s Consumntion Cure.” For ale at J. A. Boyd’e Drug Store. W an ;ed. The highest cash price will be paid by me for Crude Turpentine, and hau ed, any where within Five Miles cf my Still. M. J. OUTLtW. Clyde, 8. C. April 22. ’86-1 m WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint ? Shiloh’s Vitalizes is guaranteed to care you. For tale at J. A. Boyd’s Drug Store. H A N N E~ INFORMS THE I* xx. 1 i o OF THE Town and County, That He Has Opened Till! Pll'ffi Bl, With the largest assortment of Iifirlsi aii talk Lipr:. o -ALSO— lie receives a large assortment of STRAW GOODS, Direct from auction in New York, which will be sold SEW YORK PRICES. IOE, ICE. ICE, 50,00# POESDS, And will furnish the Public a* 75 cents per Hundred -or- ONE CENT PER POUND. To be delivered to any part of town every day in the week, Sunday in cluded. XSCFREE OF CHAR0E,-e« March 25, ’86. Ara you made miserable by Indigestion Constipation, Dicttne**, Lota of Appetite* Yellow Skint Shiloh’s Vitaliter is a positive onr*. For sale at J. A. Boyd’s Drag Store. T. I. SPAIN. Attorney at I aw, DARLINGTON, C.S..S.C. Office Dp-itairi over Post Office. Will practice in Circuit Courts and Supreme Gonrt of Sooth Carolina. Prompt attention given to all bu siness, and special attention given to collection*. S. A. WOODS, SR. IT E "W -OE- Sprin.gr db fSxxxxx.xacx.e3r Goods, —sow— OPEN FOR INSPECTION. My Stock has just been purchased in New York, by S. A, Woods, Jr., and myself in person, and is larger aud Unusually Attractive, both in styles and prices, and I confidently be lieve that I can serve the public more satisfactorily than ever before. The line of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods is very complete; consisting of all gradesof goods for boys’and men’s wear. Dress Goods—a very hand some stock. Laces and Lace Curtains in great variety. White Goods, Lawns and Prints. Clothing, Hats, Shoes Hardware, Groceries, Crockery, and a large Stock of Mattings, all of which will be ex hibited with pleasure, and sold on the most reasonable terms. I am, at all times, pleased to advertise my goods on the counters. S. A. WOODS, SR. April l, 1886. FOUND The Place to Buy Goods At Living Prices! 0-A.XjXj at cr. iFiRAnris: earl -AND SEE HIS- 'S ISTE'OT Sir* n11ST —AND— Q-OOIDS; Before Purchasing Elsewhere- —OF— Everything Usually Kept in a First-class Country Store. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED TO THE LARGE STOCK OF FINE LACES, HAMBUHG EMBROIDERIES, WHITE GOODS, LAWNS, ETO. ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL LINE OF THE CELEBRATED BAY STATE SHOESt CLOTHING, HATS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, AO. GROCERIES IN LARGE QUANTITIES! J. H. EARLY, At our Hardware Store is agent for Steam Engines, Cotton Gins, Feeders. Condensers, Cotton Presses—repairs for same. Stoves, Engineer’s supplies, such as fielting, Packing, Pipes. All kinds of Steam Fittings, in Iron and Brass. Repairs Engines, Boilers, Ac. Sewing Machines: White, Weed, Household, Hartford, Amer- can and Howe ; Needles, Oils and Attachments; Repairs all kinks of Sewing Machines. Stoves, all the best makes. Furnish repairs for all Stoves sold by us. Cucumber Pumps, Farr patent Sand-box for Buggies, War gons, Ac. Thomas Smoothing Harrow, Deering Cultivators. April 8,1886. ly M',;