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nar<ca THE DARLINGTON NEWS. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1886. Post* Office Honrs. Open from 8.30 A. M. to 2 P. M. Open from 3.30 P. M. to 7 P. M. Down Moil Close* ot 10.30 A. M Dp Moil Clooes ot 4.30 P. M Hortsville, Lydia, Clyde ood Stokes’ Bridge Moil leaves every Monday, Wednes day and Friday ot 6 A. M. BLANCH 0. LAW, Postmistreos- April 29. 1880. 5JOO-A.L ITE3VIS- Wlobaru’d Gallery moves May 31st Bev Father Wright was in Town this week and said mass on Tt)es- day morning. Court of General Sessions for Darlington will convene on the first Monday in June, Judge Pressley presiding. Mr. N. B. Jordan, High Hill, brought in on the 20th instant, a stalk of cotton 8 inches high with two perfect forms. Come up, Jones. Life Preserver Peas planted now will help out the short oat crop. Call at the Enterprise Grocery and get a supply before they are ail gone. At the recent session of the Na tional Viticulturist Association in Washington, Maj. J. J. Lucas of Society Hill, was elected a mem ber. Mr. J Frank Early has moved to his new stand, and will be glad to have his customers, and the pub lic generally, to call and see how be is fixed up. There was as appeal case beard by the County Board of Examiners on Saturday in reference to the lo cation ot a school house in Tim- mousville Township. In our account of the fire in last week’s issue, we make these correc tions : C. P. Dargan, Esq., was one of the first at the engine house, and Mr. H. Appelt claims first honor in getting on the roof of the building. Edwards & Norment have now in stock gents’ summer suits, silk seersuckers, linen duck and seer suckers. Also new lines of straw bats and summer scarfs. They call special attention to their “Gold and Silver Shirt.” The stockholders of the En f er- prise Hotel Company met on Tues day for their annual meeting. The present board of directors were re elected.' The annual report show ed the property to be in good finan cial condition. The Darlington 2nd nine, tack led on Saturday at Florence the 2nd nine of that town, and were defeated by a score of 26 to 18 in favor of Florence. Numbers of < it- izeus of Florence, Darlington and the surrounding country Witnessed the game. On Thursday one of the flood gates at Capt. J no. Floyd’s pond blew out, and up to Tuesday when it was repaired, immense numbers of all kinds of fish weie caught. The fishing was done by old ami young and was a perfect circus tor the email boy. The May issue of the CenteHnary completes its first year of existence It starts outou its second yeai with a steady increase of subscribers, keeps up to its promises in the character of its matter, and in neatness of paper and print is not surpassed byauy paper which comes to this office. Mr. R B. MoCown has been elected as President of his grades tmg class at the Albany Law School. Mr. Geo. H. Edwards has been elected as Final President and salutatory orator of Ins literary so ciety at Richmond College. Dar lington boys, both of them, and Darlington thanks them for doing honor to their native place. The following merchants have agreed to close their stores at 6J o’clock P. M.. from June 1st to Sep tember 1st, 1886, Saturdays except «d: S. A. Woods, J. Marco, E Dal las, G. J. McCowu i Bio., Edwards & Norment, J. Gregg McCall, Jas, H. Mason, Jno. Floyd, J. F. Early. Enterprise Grocery, A. & J. Fuuu tain. The 1st nine of the Darlington B. B. Club have accepted a chal lenge from the Sumter Club for June 1st 'they will leave early in the morning of that day by private conveyance, take the 8 o’clock 'freight at Timraonsville and reach Sumter iu time to play at 11.30. Darlington will send a strong team. The game will be played in the grounds of the Sumter’ B. B. Asso ciation. / The Washington Hatchet in com menting on the remarkable resem blances to distinguished personages among the doorkeepers ot the House of Representatives says: 4, Mr. William Early, of South Car olma, Col. Coakley’s able co adju- tor, is a pocket-edition of President Cleveland. He has not been on duty long, but baa made many friends by bis politeness and activ ity in inveigling Congressmen into the corridor for their constituents.” THE Cemetery Association has been now formed and as soon as Ibey procu re a charter, jrill organ ize. The land purchased is 20 acres lying on the Florence road, a few hundred yards beyond the town boundary. The drainage Is all awav from the town towards Swift Creek. The cemetery includes a potters fleldof3acree lor whites, and one of 3 acres for colored persona No exaot description can yet be given ot the plan, as several are Wing couaidered, but none adopted aa Darlington now enjoys a double daily mail. In addition to the regular mail train, the mail coming into Florence at night is scut up iu pouches by the freight train which arrives here about 8 o’clock, and is distributed at once. Our thanks are due Congressman Dargan for this increase iu our postal facilities. With a double daily mail and a town telegraph office Darlington now enjoys as great advantages in these respects as many towns ot double its size. Rev. Dr. A.J. Withersjmon, pas tor of the ISeaman’s Bethel in New Orleans, a native of Lancaster County, and connected with many of the families of this county, will visit Darlington about the first of next month and will preach on the 1st Sunday in June iu the Presby terian Church. At night be will speak in the interest of his “work among the seamen,” to which meet ing the congregations of the differ ent churches, and the public gener ally are invited. A recent trip on the lower Society Hill road gave us a view of the O Plantation and the neat and extensive acres of the Messrs Gandy. The crops were all iu fine order, the corn being generally very- good, cotton small, owing to the iate season, but beautifully worked. The section owned and cultivated by the sons of the late Mr. Abel Gandy is well worth a visit, neat buildings, fat stock and clean cul tivation, showing that they are all good farmers. Maj. J. J. Lucas, seems to have an excellent set of tenants if clean and good crops are an evidence. We have had several pleasant talks with Mr. Burns of the U. S. Geological Survey since bis arrival iu to" n. He is making a study of the marl deposits in this section as his special work and in addition notes other matters of scientific in terest. He is much interested in the Mineral Spring which he has examined and from what he says, this Spring is one of natural arte sian water, which bv proper piping could be caused to flow to a much higher level than it reaches at pres ent. If this theory be correct, and we see no reason why it is not, the difficulty of bringing this water to town is only one of so much money. The Petit Jury to serve at the June Term of Court were drawn last Thursday. They are: Alex. F. Stuckey, Charles Williams, C. A. Seabrook, T. S. Galloway, L. L. Grey, J. Ira Hallfoij), James Allen, N. L. Harrell, J. A. Williamson, Jno. Kuker, J. M. Henckle, II W. Beck, C. E. Jarrott, Jos W. James, Charles K. Rogers, W. J. Early, William Milling, B. B. Fladi-er, Edward P. Pawlev, C. N. Oats, G. McD. Stoll, J. R. K’tig, H. T. Uarllee, G. W. Lucas, Ransom Anderson, J. H. Norment, J. J. Reynolds, Jr., Sidney Jacobi, A. Weinberg, Bryan Parrott," Robt. Peel, J. W. Dorrity, J. J. Parrott, Jr., J. B. Burch, j, 1). Doyle, H, C. Byrd. The County Democratic Exccn five Committee met in the Court House on Monday. The Townships represented were: Back Swamp, P. C. Cogget-hell; Darlington, Geo. W. Brown; Ebenezer, Gust. Hoft- meycr; Florence, T. W. William son; Hartsville, E. W. Caution; High Hill, J N. Parrott ; Lisbon, A. S. Mims; Mechtrniesville, J. L. Edwards; Society Hill, W. U. Evans; Stokes Bridge, W. W. Mc Kenzie; Swift ('reek, R. N Howie; Tans Bay, G. W Pettigrew; Tim- mousville, H L. Morris. Mr. W. H. Evans was called to the chair. Geo. VV. Brown, Esq , was elected as County Chairman, vice Hon. J W. Williamson, deceased. Mr. J. L. Edwards was elected secretary and treasurer. By the election ot the Darlington member as County Chairman, the Darlington Town ship club will have to elect a new member of the Executive Commit tee. The Town Council wrote on some days ago to the Empire Well Au gur Co., Ithaca, N. Y., in reference to digging an artesian well, offering them the contract on c rtam coudi tions. Mayor Ward received yes terday a dispatch in reply stating that they accepted the contract and would send down a man at once and begin work at soon as possible. The work will cost S2 per foot for. 5} inch well, complete. The whole cost will depend on the depth at which the water-bearing Atrata is found. Geological research shows that water can be had by boring where the soil is of a certain forma tion. Thb loruiHtion underlies our town and there is every reason to believe the well will be a jiertect success. The town council are on the right track, we believe, and should receive the hearty support of all our citizens in their effort to give our town, what is just now most needed, good, pure drinking waUr. No effort has been spared to get all the information possible on the sub ject of the artesian water strata, the most skilled geologists at home and abroad having been consulted, all being of the opinion that the water can be found. So that the council are not going blindly to work, but do so with all circum stances in their favor. Winborn’s Gallery moves May 31st. EARLY'S X ROADS. —Hurrah for Skillettsville! Where is it 1 —Miss Mamie Police, of Charles ton, is visiting Miss Barbara Par rott. —The crops in this section are in fine growing coodition—includ ing grass —Last Thursday morning the bottom fell out of the clouds aud for three boors deluded us. —The touch praised aud oft cited Job has, no doubt, a very large stock of patience and endurance. Under difficulties it is said be nev er used cuss words bu any occasion, but 1 venture the assertion at’he said Job never tried to take a uup after dinner, iu fly-time. That part eveu Scripture skips over. —The greatest source of amuse ment here now is alligator shooting. Several monsters have been cap tured during the past two weeks. The other day Mr. J. B. Rhodes killed an alligator that measured 8f feet in length. A gentleman who lives not many miles from here says he saw an alligator over 20 feet long iu Parrott’s pi nd, but he buys his whiskey ou Pearle Street. —The farmers’ club meets at B. A. Early’s store every morning— a sturdy lot of horny-fisted sons of toil. Many brilliant theories that would lead to future wealth are dis cussed, until the welcome sound of the dinner horn is wafted over the burning fields, then the club ad- jourus, iu ;be middle of its argu ment, to take up the new business, leaving the new clerk and the flies, especially the latter, master of the situation until the afternoon ses sion. —The Masked Ball is all the rage in our neighboring town of Lydia. The new clerk at the Cross Roads has got it bad. Whenever he takes anything he takes it awful bad. He is constantly squeezing himself into lights until he is black in the face, then slides into slacks until be is lost iu the ample fold of some gro tesque garment. He blacks his face and sticks out his ample lips in such a manner as to make a full blood Africau ashamed of his race, then he paints himself red and has pulled the tail feat hers out of all the roosters to make at^ India u chief head dress. "L 1 , . LAMAR. —Corn is looking well aud iu good condition. —We learn that Mr. Abram Windham is very sick indeed, but at last accounts had improved. —Stands of cottou fair, cutworms made short inroads on it, but we think the crop is uot much injured thereby. —The recent dry spell was bro ken on the morning of the 20th iust., by showers from the south east, the wind shifting to the west, bringing ttie clouds back with heavy rains. —Our fellow townsman, G. W. M. went a fishing a few days ago and tcok the hair off a cooler weighing 15 lbs. At last accounts he would not allow himaclt inter viewed. —W’e learn that Dr. Cole, late irom the medical schools, contem plates locating at this place. Lamar needs an M. D., ami we hope the Doctor will come. While we trust that our people will need but few pills, le.^s powders, and no drops at all, we bespeak for liiai a fair share of the patronage in bis line. —It is said that there is a certain fisherman bogging around in Spar row Swamp who has been sticking so closely to his business this season till young cane brakes are growing up around his ankles. It has not been a good time for fishing either. Your teporter has not been inform ed as to his name nor nativity. —On the night of the 21st., ac cording to arrangement a concei t was given at this place by the Sun day school. A process! n of the school was formed at the house ot Mr. G. W. Mims, ami marched to the academy, about 75 iu number, taking position on the rostrum aud sang “all Hail the power ot Jesus name” Praper by Elder J. S. Du- Bose. Now t^ie speaking and re citations commenced and here we will not attempt to discriminate, but will say that every speech aud recitation was elegantly rendered ami surpassed the expectations ot a full house. The music was selected from the school, ami was simply excellent. The exercises commen ced about 8 o’clock aud continued tid about 10.30 at which time the long metre Doxology was aunounc ed. Bemdiction b> ElderJ. 8. Du- Bose. We must congratulate Messrs G. W Mims aud G. W. Stith ou woikiug the school up to £uch a degree of proficiency, aud especially the smaller childreu, and express our thanks and apprecia tion to the audience for remarkably good behavior. E L. G. Business Notices. Winbuiu’s Gadery moves May 31st. Evaporated Apples, French Prunes and fresh Canary seed, at G. O. Mkrtz. may20 INSPECTION of Darlington Guards by A. M. Mauigault, Adj. ami lus. Gen., will be held Thurs day, May 27tb. Preparatory drill will be held at armory, Friday evening May 21st., at 8.30. Every member is expected to be present promptly. By order of Captain. J. E. Norment Sect. Call at the Council Room aud see a lot of samples of new goods just received from the clothing house of Jacob Reed & Sons, in all the latest summer styles. Dress, business, military aud other suits made to or der and fit guaranteed. may 13 Henry Brown, agL Base Ball Goods of all kinds. For sale by J. H Schmid. The best wagon for the money is the S3(> Carolina Wagon, at C. Mooney’s. A Co. Sbilob’t Core will immadiately relieve Croup Wooopiof Cough end Broachitio. For ■*)• si J. A. Bojd’s Drug Sion. Ziegler’s Fine Shoes. B I TS SHOES ruy i® r f u t n mmn A Specialty. *aS“ AT SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT. J. Gregg March 25, 1886. 3m !, AT C. o-o TO THE DARLINGTON JEWELRY STORE OF •> H. MASON, PEA ail. STREET, F O F IB IE S WATCHES T A N C L O V K S / 0? «r es March 11, 1886 .A. KT D ES JLm m W.t •***\ hm use Dr. SALMON’S HOG CHOLERA SPECIFIC! 1 CHICKEN POWDER-SHEEP POWDER. JATTLE POWDER.—CONDITION POWDER, r PREVENT.?* CURE HOG CHOLERA. ~ - . DL.iTROY u M-.CVENT HOG LICE A WORMS, j WE CAN s CURE CATT LE MURRAIN,TEXAS FEVER, Ae. CURE CHICKEN CHOLERA A 0APE8. CURE SHEEP ROT, TAPE WORM, Ac. i manufactured bv the VETERINARY MEDICINE OOa, NASHVJLLE, TENN. SE3STJD OR CA.lL.Xi FOR Cl IRC TJX AIR.. , FOR SALK BY m in m mi, ti c. iksfi. “Keep cool and let your hair grow." Summer Clothing at hot weather Prices. SEERSUCKERS, LINEN AND SILK SEERSUCKERS. THIS IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE B EST 81 SHIRT M A I) B. BEST MATERIALS AND PERFECT FITTING. Edwards & Norme.it, SOLE AGENTS. The Best WAG In the State for. the Price -IS AT— JOHN SISKROJV’S F” A. O T O H. Y Call on him before purchasing and examine his Stock of Fur niture, Wagons, Buggies and Harness. O O JST S- Cheap Wood Coffins and fine Wood Caskets, and MeUlie Bur ial Cases always on hand. February 18. 1886 ly Darlington H holesale GROCERY. DAS FRESH GROCERIES ALWAYS COKING IN. Special prices to Parties Buying in Lots. o Popular Brands of Flour. (Always Fresh and Pur«>.) NEPTUNE, DARLINGTON FANCY, FARMERS’ CHOICE, GOOD AS GOLD. WHITE WAVE. They Can’t be Beat. Call On Edwards & Norment* J. L. Coker & Co.» Darlington, 6. C. Hartsville, S. C. out A.T Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot. April 8, 1886—ly E A RL. Y PE/YS Enterprise Grocery. 500 Bushels—Life Preserver, and other varieties. POTATO ES« POTATO ES 25 bbs. Irish Potatoes, all Yarieties. 25.000 LBS. O. R. db 13. S. Sidofi. T0BAC.C0 ! TOBACCO ! TOBACCO The largest ami moat complete line of ToImccd* mur ofWud in this market, aud at prices that defy competition. - x*-* ; »-u im u.,( ■JB ■ 3xd;A.3sr.