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THE DARLINGTON NEWS, pUBLMHU* VYHYTHUMDAY MORNING I>. ID. E'VAJN'S, PROPRIETOR. TERXS-’t* p#r Ajibim la Airaace. On* Sqonr*, t»t inMTtion ••••••••*•*•••• 91.60 r)n< gqanr*. ***ond in**Ttion..^.1.00 K»«ry *obMq**t InMrtlon 60 Co*t#»***d**Tti**BB*nUi»»*rUd upon tk* noit MMonnb!* t*r»». Mnrrinf* Notle** nnd Obituaries, not eioeoding *U Un**. ln**rUd fr«*. DARLINGTON NEWS. VOL. XU NO DAELINGTON, S. 0.. THUESDAT, MAT 13,1886. WHOLE NO 592. •FOUND * 1 j 4 The Place to Buy Goods At Living Prices! OAJL.X. -A.T —AND SEE HIS- —AND— Before Purchasing Elsewhere- —OP— Every thing Usually Kept in a First-class Conntry Store. ALWAYS ON HAND A PULL LINE OP TBE CELEBRATED BAY STATE SHOES, CLOTHING, HATS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, AO. GROCERIES IN IARGE 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 Belting, Packing, Pipes. All kinds of Steam Fittings, in Iron and Brass. Repairs Engines, Boilers, Ac. Hewing 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, Wa gons, Ac. Thomas Smoothing Harrow, Deering Cultivators. April 8,1886. l y Ourjob (ItpirtmoBt iiauppHvd with evcrj fuoiliij ne**M»ry to enublt u» to rosip'tc bolb Mto price kndqmlity of work, v lib cmi those of tb* oitiet, *od we gueroutpe mil* fection in every perticuleror cltergc nothing for our work. Wenrenlwey* propmed t« fill order* «t *hort notice for liUnk*, Ml Heed*, Letter Heed*. Card*, hand i>t!!» Poster*. Circulars, Pamphlets, Ac. All jeb work must be paid for Gash on Delivery. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED TO THE LARGE STOCK OF FINE LACES, HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES, WHITE GOODS, LAWNS, ETC. Unveiling 1 of Senator Hill’s Monument. [By our Special Reporter, May 8.] Tbe unveiling ot Senator Ben Hill’s monument, Georgiu’s noblest statesman,by ex-President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States, last Saturday, was no doubt tbe graodest and mosttoucbiug demon- atration ever recorded in tbe hiutory of this progressive city. The re cords give us 40,000 people who took part iu the oooaeion. I do not think there was scarcely a State iu the Uoiou that was not represented in some way. The procession ex celled any thing I ever saw, reach ing at least one mile long, com posed chiefly of military and old Confederate soldiers, and bad every sool that was present joined the prooession, tbe length wonld no donbt have surpassed any demon stration tbe Sonth has ever pro duced. Jefferson Davis headed this almost solid human wall, drawn by four beautiful giay horses, with bisourriage almost covered with flowers. The bouse tops, windows and every available space was thronged along the line to cheer and welcome the grand old Chief, and as be passed along, to catch a glimpse of the man who bad been so loved by his country, so badly treated by bis enemies, and who stood as a living monument to that eanse we loved and lost, “bat have not forgotten.” Tbe stars and stripes waved over his bead trom every boose top, balcony and point in tbe city which indicated that tbe Union of States were indisolnble and tbe white wings of peace spread itself ail over onr laud. The march was dotted here and there by Con federate flags, some that by their tattered and torn condition had stood tbe trials of tbe war, but tbey attracted tbe admiration of tbe tbrong. The old Confederate veterans when passing would raise their hats iu respect, and seem to realise that though it bad been furled and laid away, tbe unfurl- tug for a abort time on an ocuasiou like this would cast no shadow of disgrace on those who have so man- fully borne their defeat. When the ex-President reached tbe platform near the mounmeut erected for tbe speakers and baited, shoot after shout of thousands rang long and load, -‘Hurrah for Jeff Davis !” was tbe almost general cry. His car riage rolled on a Ited of roses which were strewn by little children, with cries from the little heroic hearts “Drive on mine,” “Drive on mine.” It was almost a melting scene to see the mass of one legged, one armed and otherwise injured sol diers wending their way as near the stand as possible to welcome and do homage to the old President, under whose command, and think ing their cause was just, lost their limbs, and thousands sacrificed tbeir lives, and although 20 years bad passed away were willing and loved him well enough to come miles nnder difficulties to,catch probably tbe last words from bis lips that tbey could ever bear again. Mr. U. W, Grady, master of cere monies advanced to the front of platform and introduced Mr. Davta in the following language: “Had the great man whose mem ory is perpetuated iu this marble, chosen of all men, one witness to his constancy and his courage, he would have chosen tbe honorable statesman whose presence honors this platform today. Had tbe peo ple of Georgia chosen of all men one man to-day to aid in this sacred duty, and, by tbe memories that invest him about, to give deei>er sanctity to tbeir work, they would have chosen Jefferson Davis first and last president of the Confeder ate states. It is good, sir (tnrniug to Mr Dsvis), for yoa to be here. Other leaders have bad their tri umphs. Conquerors have won crowns, and honors have been piled on the victors of earths great bat tles, but never yet, sir, came man to more loving people. Never con queror wore prouder diadem than the deathless love that crowns yonr grey hairs to-day Never king in habited more splendid palace than tbe millions of brave hearts in which yonr dear name and fame are for ever enshrined. Speaking to yon, sir, as the sou of a Con fed rate sol dier who sealed bis devotion with bis life—bolding kinship through tbs priceless heritage of his blood to yoa and yonrs—standing midway between tbe thioniog ranks of his old comrades, whose faltering foot steps are torned toward tbe grave, and tbe new generation thronging eagerly to take the work that falls auflnished from tbeir bands—here in tbe aaspicious Present, across wbieh the historic Paat ealntes a glorious Fatnre, let me pledge yoa that the love we bear you shall be transmitted to nor children, and onr obildreo'a children, and that generations yet anborn shall in this fair land hold year memory sacred, and point with pride to yoar lofty and stainless life. My countrymen, (taming to tbs crowd) let as teach tbs lesson la this old men’s life, that defjpat hath its glories no less than victory. Let as deal are that this outcast from the privileges ot this gnat government is the an- crowned king of oar people, and that no Southern man high or bum ble asks greater glory than to bear with him heart to heart tbe blame and tbe burden ot tbe oanse for wbiob be stands nnpardotied. In dignity and honor he met tbe re- spousibilities of our common cause. With dauntless courage he faced its charges. In obscurity and poverty be has for twenty years borne tbs reproach of onr enemies and the obloquy of defeat. This moment—' iu this blessed Easter week—that, witnessing the resurrection of these memories, that for twenty years have been bnried in onr hearts, has given ns the best Easter we have seen since Christ was risen from the dead. This moment finds its richest reward; in fact, that we can light with sunshine the shortening end of a path that has long been dark and dreary. Georgians, conntry- men, soldiers and sous of soldiers, and brave women, tbe light and soul and crqwn of onr civilization, rise and give your hearts voice, as we tell Jefferson Davis that he is at home among his people ” MR. DAVIS SPEAKS. Amid the mon stupendous cheers Mr. Davis advanced to the edge of tbe platform. He spoke as fol lows : Ladies and Gentlemen: Yon have been, I believe, generally ap prised that no address was to be expected from me. I came here to silently and reverently witness tbe nr veiling of this statue of my friend. I came as one who wanted to show his respect for a man who iu vic tory or deteat was ever tbe same— brave, courageous and true. If 1 were asked from Georgia’s history to name three men who were fair types of Georgians, I would take Oglethorpe tbe benevolent, Troup tbe dauntless and Hill the faithful. (Great applause.) It is known to yon generally, it has been told to yon to-day what part be took iu the struggle which has just passed. If it were expected ot me, and 1 felt able to s|>eak, I should feel that nothing could properly supplement the great orations to which you have listened. There is nothing to be added. But there is something I may say ot my dead friend.* It he was tbe last to engage iu the war between tbe states, be was the last to give it up. If he did not pre cipitate the controversy he stood by the wreck of our fortunes, and it was his voice that wan raised load est and rang clearest for Georgia to assert her sovereignty. When, under the power of the conquering enemy—for they were still such— when paralyzed by defeat and pov- eity our people seemed to shrink back, hopeless of tbe future and de spondent of tbe past, he wrote those notes on tbe situation that first kindled tbe fires of hope iu Georgia and elsewhere His voice rang out and ca led tbe people to remember that tbeir cause was not lost; it was tbe eternal cause of. truth and jus tice, and be invoked Georgians to renew the struggle iu such form as has led to the iudep< udeuce yen now enjoy, tint I dare not speak of Hill personally. Prom the begin ning to the end of the controversy he was one on whose shoulder I could place my baud and feel that its foundation was as firm as mar ble. He bad nothing to ask, but he bad much to give, and when I was tbe last from the South who could excite any expectation of benefit, it was Hill whose voice rose triumph ant iu the senate and mashed the ingenious Yankee down. (Great cheering.) My friends, ours is the day of peace. Tbe friend whose memory we have met to honor taught ns the lesson of peace as well as n sistance. He taught us that it was through peaceful methods we were to regain our rights. We have trodden the thornv path and pass ed over tbe worst part of the road. Let ns still remember fealty to every promise we have given, but still let ns love Georgia and her rights, and may her rights ol freedom and inde- peudeo e, such as yonr fathers gave yoa, be yours and your cbil drens forever. JEFFERSON DAVIS. What some Northern Papers Say. It is too late to have the glorify ing of Jefferson Davis do any barm. Even Logan and Bontelle can get no “issue” oat of it—Boston Herald. General Gordon could do the Sonth a real service to-day by say ing, in tbe presence of tbe unreeon- ciied leader ol tbe Lost Oanse, that the iasne of tbe straggle tor seces sion was the best fo" that section and for all concerned. * Tbe only barm that ean ratalt from glority lag Jeff. Davis, who was really the most anberoic of tbe Sootbern leaders, wonld be the im prassion it might create that tbe Sontberu people regret that they did not succeed We do not believe this Is tbeir feeling, and some of them should say so.—Boston Record. Yesterday was a great day for Jefferson Davis and for tbs first capital of tbs Confederacy. The ex Confederate President was wel comed by admiring thousands, Banda played, flags waved and crowds cheered themselves hoarse. Tbe great nurepeiitant stood almost upon tbe spot where be took tbe oath of office twenty-five years ago and made a few remarks, which aroused unrestrained enthusiasm. Short as bis speech was, it showed that he is as thoroughly nnrecon strncted as ever. “The spirit of Sontbern liberty is not dead.” Tbe war was a “holy war for defence.” The Southern people are now “wrap ped in tbe mantle of regret-” These sentences give the key note of his brief address. Assuredly nothing bat death will ever reconstruct this arob conspirator and traitor.—IV. Y. Tribune. Jefferson Davis is one of tbe few surviving figures of the late Con federacy. It is very natural that the people of Montgomery, tbs cap ital of the short lived attempt a rival government on American soil, should feel kindly towards him and give him an old-fashioned ovation on tbe occasion of his return to that city a quarter of a century after his inauguration at the same place as tbe President of the Confederacy. The occasion of bis visit and tbe consequent outpouring to greet him was the dedication of a monument to the Con federate dead, a proceed ing with which it is impossible to hud fault while human nature re mains what it is. Monuments to the dead will be reared while living men and women remain on earth to mourn the dead. The expediency of the demonstration is very much to be doubted, however. The bloody shirt politicians of the North will use tbe extravagant speeches and editorials iu praise of D ms on this occasion with telling effect in coming campaigns as evincing a de termination on tbe part of tbe peo ple nf the South not to forget tbe past. Tbe war is over and the mass of the people both North and South are loyal to tbe Union The fewer demonstrations that give occasion for reviving any of its bitterness the better for all concerned.—PAt'/o- delphia Timet. Jefferson Davis made a very brief speech at Montgomery, and the lit tle be d d say has done no harm to anybody. Indeed, it no doubt dis appointed those politicians who were waiting with some impatience to seize upon his utterances and parade them as an evidence that if the South is not iu the saddle it has its riding boots on and is ready to monnt at a moment’* notice. There is no lack of enthusiasm at the South when tbe memory of the short-lived Confederacy is invoked, and the people slLI shout them selves hoarse when the deeds of their gallant but mistaken soldiers are recalled. The enthusiasm which greeted Jefferson Davis yesterday was greater and deeper than that excited by his inauguration as President of tbe Confederacy twen ty five ye*is age. But over tbe bead of the “unreconstructed” lead er waved tbe Federal flag, with its stars and stripes, to tell the story of complete reunion.—N. Y World. Mr. Jefferson Davis must have somewhat disappointed tbe ex|>ec- tations, though probably not the wishes ol his bearers at Montgom ery yesterday. He made only a few brief remarks, and there was in them only one reference, hardly more than incidental, to the mo tives of the men who made and sus tained the rebellion. For tbe rest, his speech was confined to rhetoric, which, it not very polished or orig inal, was naturally effective. His words, in speaking of those who fell in the Confederate cause, fell on sympathetic hearts, and no one in the N rth, certainly no one whose opinion is worth attention, will ob ject to the enthusiasm with which they were received, it is plain that, so far as the future is concerned, and so tar as regards bis influence direct or npon the coarse of public affairs or public sentiment, Mr. Da vis is looked upon iu the South very much as be is elsewhere—that is to say, as a person of no conse quence whatever. That he should be received, probably for tbe last time iu public, in tbs South with demonstrations of affection is nat ural and inevitable. He is tbe most couspicnous remaining memento of events wbieh stirred tbe Sontbern heart to its depths But neither for the Sontbern people nor for tbeir fellow-countrymen is there in the feeling they have for him a tinge of actual hosti'ity toward our common Government and our com mon country.—.V. Y. Timet. Gen. Gordon is right in suggest ing that tbe valorof tbs Sooth mast be held as a possession of tbe na tion. Ten years ago the Republican looked forward to tbe time when tbe dead of both sides in that great war wonld be honored together, as illustrating Ameriosa manhood when brought to tbe saprsme test of courage, endurance and devotion. Tbe time is at hand. Oars is oas country; all that baa been done in it to the credit of the American character is tbe heritage of the whole eoantrv, not solely of one section. The hated Yankee and the bated Sonthron are phrases that be long to the past whose last voice will bo that of Jefferson Davis at Montgomery nod Atlanta. As for Mr. Davis, be stands h pn- tbotically lonely figure in tbe midst of alien days. “The vioarions auf ferer for a vanquished people,” as Gordon calls him, he has no life save in the past The burden of the great sin of rebellion has rested on bis shoulders rora scope ot years. To him alone ot all the Confeder ates there was no future left when the experiment be fathered failed. Before him in tbe thriving commu nities of Georgia and Alabama he sees the prosperity of a new -order of civilization, a progress far be yond that of the old order, and rich with a promise that the vanished system of society could never have attained. With all this he has noth iug to do He arises now, for a mo. meut, to pronounce farewell, lie can say nothing that will barm tbe country to which be does not be long, and would refuse to belong if the choice were bis. The Southern people regard him with different eyes, and in their ex uberant fashion they console the solitary man with a praise that would be excessive it applied to any save the greatest men. History will weigh him far more lightly, if the failure of tbe Sontberu Confederacy c:;uld have been due to any one man, that man was Jefferson Davis. His jealousies, bis petty spites, his obstinate will, his narrow nature, made him a most incompetent head for so tremendous a venture. The extravag. nee of the laudation he now rec-ives will counteract itself. It is given to him, at tbe bottom, not tor himself, bnt as the represen tative and embodiment of the sep arate national life of the South— now and forever, fortunately for South and North, the baseless fab ric of a.visiou.”—Springfield Repub lican. Whatever foolishness may bare been committed at the meeting at Montgomery, Ala., at which Mr. Jefferson Davis has recently figur ed is more or less offset by tbe folly ot a gat hering of two hundred per sons iu the Assembly Chamber at Albany last evening, at which Speaker Hosted and a few other members of tbe Legislature figured, under the mistaken notion that they were displaying a discreet patriot ism. The common sense ot the good people of Albany is attested by tbe tact that tbe seating capacity of the flooi and galleries is at least for a thousand.—AT. Y. Herald. An Important Discovery. The most important Discovery is that which brings the most good to the greatest number. Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, will pieseive the health and save life, and is a priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only does it positively cure Con sumption, but Conghs, Colds, Bion- chiiis, Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once to its wonder ful curative powers. If you doubt this, get a Trial Bottle Free, at Willcox A Co’s., Ding Store. Canon Farrar’s New Book. A few weeks ago, when Canon Farrar was iu this country, tens of thousands of people paii as much as one dolLr each to hear a single lecture delivered by him, and were well pleased witn what they got for tbeir money. Several of the most important of those lectures and ad dresses wi h other papers are now published bv John B Alden, of New York, and can now be bad iu a very handsome cloth bound volume, for the price of 40 cents. Some of tbe lectures are also published separa tely iu hie Elzevir Library, in which form the lecture on Dante sells for 3 cents; on Temperance, 2 cents; on Ideals ot Nations, 2 cents; Thoughts on America, 3 cents. The millions of intelligent people who admire Canon Farrar and who were not able to hear him lecture, will be delighted to find his brilliau’, schi larly and eloquent thoughts placed in this handsome form with in their reach. The publirher’s illustrated catalogue, 133 pages, is sent to any address on receipt of 4 cents; or condensed catalogue free. John B. Alden, Publisher 393 Pearl St., New York. An End to Bone Scraping. Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, I1L, says: “Having received so mqoh benefit from Electric Bitters, I feel it my doty to let snfferiug humanity know it Have bad a running sore oa my leg for eight years; my doctors told ore I would have to have tbe bone scraped or leg amputated. I used, instead, three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bncklen’s Arnica Salve and my leg is now sound and well.” Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve at 25c. per box by Willcox k Co. “Every bottle of baa given perfect a failure has bee commend it Hughes’ Tonic satisfaction, not u reported, ire- certain, safe and sad Fever.” A ^ Amateur Concert. On Wednesday nigbt, tbe 28th of April, a concert was given in tbe Opera House here by amateurs, which is thought by mnsieal peo- p’S to be the most successful of the kind ever given in Darlington, not only for tbe exoeieooe of tbe selec tions, but also for the way in which they were given on the stage. In t his concert valuable assistance was given by Miss Annie Kolloek of Cberaw, Miss Fannie Lnoss of Bo- ciety Hill, Mr. J. L. Coker, Jr, of Qartsville, and Mr. McNeill of Flor ence. With one exception »I1 who were interested are Darlington County people, and iu this concert have done credit to this town and county. Tbe concert was opened by a selection by the String Baud, after which a beautiful dnett for violin and cornet waa played by our > onug amateurs Messrs. Gainey and Warner, with piano accompa niment. Next a beautifnl quartette for female voices, “Bpring Greet ing,” elicited rounds of applanse. Mr. C S. Huggins next gave a char, acter song “Climbing Up tbe Gold en Blairs,” for which he won a hear ty “encore.” The beautiful quar tette “Come where Lilies Bloom,” was never better sung than when we heard it on Wednesday night last. Each part was finely snstaiu- mined. The vocal solo, “Aiut I Sweet!” by a little girl, was not on ly well sang bat well acted. Tbs splendid bass solo, “Man tbe Life Boat,” sung by Mr. Coker was in competent bauds. His voice is one of nuusnal scope and power. The trio, “Life has no Power,” was finely snog, particularly tbe open ing solo bv tbe soprano. Tbe duett “Bee the pale moon,” was sang with great expression. In it the alto ful ly sustained the difficult part as signed to her, tbe soprano sang unusually well, particularly in the high notes. The vocal solo, “The Flower Girl,” sang by tbe charming soprano from Cheraw, was really a gem. Buob singing by an ama teur is rarely beard. The storm of applause which followed showed how highly it was appreciated. Mr. C. S. Huggins, next scored a MicivMS in hisfoug, ‘ Dat Water Million.” Mr. McNeill of Florenoe, then sang one of his solos which it is needless to say was a success. Mr. McNeill is a great favorite iu Dar lington both on and off the stage. We are always glad to see him here, but we are paiticularly delighted when we know that be is to sing for ns. In ibe second part the “See-saw” snug by children, was beautifully acted, tbe dancing was very grace ful and the whole a^ene original. Tbe quartette, “Haste Crimson Morning,” was next well rendered. The old but ever new “Polly Hop kins,” was next sang by a boy and girl, iu a most charming manner. Bweet Polly baa a voice whose mu sic will make many a heart beat faster in tbe “bye and bye.” Our charming visitor from Che raw next sang “Waiting.” If we may ventore to say so, she sang bet ter than before, if that were possi ble. The fins selection played by onr young friend from Society Hill, showed not only great musical tal ent but also wonderful application. Her execution was perfect. • Tbe bass solo, “Im King O’er Laud and Sea,” with chorus and echo, was received with hearty ap plause. It is thought to have been particularly fine. Tbe sweet solo voice never bad a better opportn- nity nor one better need. The in strumental solo by Mr. Maroo was very finely executed. The tenor solo, “Trusting,” came next Mr. McNeill had consented to sing one of bis comic songs, and he gave the “Fine Old Irish Gentle- mad,” with aunsnal (access. Mr. J. S. Burch then came on iu his character soug ; “Me be like Meli. can Man.” In this bis success was without question. His voice was well suited to tbe song and his act ing entirely iu keeping with tha character while a description of his oosteme wonld require a more fa cile pen than we wield. Be has fonud himself famous, and he well deserves all the compliments paid by bis friends. It is suggested that the concert be repeated at an early day. We feel sure that all who beard It on Wednesday nigbt will join in that opinion. Assist the child in time. Do not wait nntil an army of worms have been recruited and tbe health of tiie child destroyed. A few doses of Shrloer’s Indian Vermifuge, the iufalible remedy, never foils to do the work well, it need nocordlng to the directions. 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