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the darungton news, pUBMBHBt RVKKYTHURSDAY MORNING r>. D. BVA.3srs, PROPRIETOR. TERVS-$S Per Irrim In Adrsnee. On* Sqtt»r«, «wt inMrtlon $1.60 One Squarn, naaond inaertion 1.00 B*erj subaeqant inaertion 60 Contraot adT«rtiaementa inserted upon the 'moat reasonable Uraa. Marriage Notices and Obitnariea, not azoeeding six lines, inserted free. THE DARLINGTON NEWS. “FOR US PRINCIPLE IS PRINCIPLE—RIGHT IS RIGHT—YESTERDAY, TO-DAY. TO-MORROW, FOREVER.” VOL. m NO 29. DARLINGTON, S. 0.. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1886. WHOLE NO 602. JOB DEPARTMENT. Our job department iaanppiied with over? facility noeoeanry to enable ns to eeapet* both as toprice and quality of work, with free those sf the cities, and we guareatee faction in erory particular or charge nothing for oar work. Wo are always prepared te tl) order* at short aetieC for Bleaks, Bil Heads, Letter Heeds, Cards, Haad Mila Posters, Cireulsrs, Pamphlet*, he. All job work must be paid for The Fire of Home. ATTENTION t I hear them tell offer off climes, And treasures grand they bold— Of Minster walls where stained light falls On canvas, rare and old. My hands fall down, my breath comes fast, — But ah, how can I roam T My task I know; to spin and sew, And light the fire of home Sometimes I hear of noble deeds; Of words that move mankind, | Of willing hands that to other lands Bring Light to tbs poor and blind. I dare not preach, I cannot write, I fear to cross the foam : Who, if I go, will spin aud sew And light the fire of home ? My husband comes, as the shadows fall, From the field with my girl and boy; His loving kiss brings with it bliss That hath no base alloy From tbs new plowed meadows, fresh and brown I catch tbe scent of the loam “Heart, do not fret, ’tis something yet To light the fire of home.” — Qcorgt Wonter. The Colonel's Umbrella. Summerllargaiiis am A large lot of desirable white goods, consisting ot plain and figured Lawns Hull, Organdie lace stripes Lattice Cheeks, Piques, Nainsooks, French satins, Etc., Etc.. Will be sold within the next 60 days AT COST! J. H. EARLY, BY H. S. KELLER. “Colonel wby don’t yon marry t” It a cyclone bad struck the sharp featured man who sat with bis boots | elevated upon the iron railing of tbe veranda, it could not have caus- I ed him to start np more quickly, lie snapped the ashes from his ci gar, paced to the farther end of the veranda, and returning to the ques tioner’s side be said: “Harry, what made you ask me that question 1” The young man upon whose shoulder the colonel’s hand rested lightly lifted his eyes in astonish ment. Evidently the colonel is deeply moved As evidently the young man is at his wit’s ende to tiud possible reason for tbe other’s bouest-toned voice, which seems to have searched out tbe motive for asking the question which opens my story. “Wby, all men marry; that is, men of means, or, at least they should marry.” “You have not.” “And tor a good reason. I not able.” “Yon could keep np a very com fortable household if yon were not -well, what you are,” said the col onel as he moved away. “Ah, hold on, colonel! Don’t leave mein that matter-of-fact man ner,” said the young man. But the other paid no attention to his words. He went down the steps aud walk ed slowly away in the moonlight. “I know what be means. He might just as well have told me in so many words that I was a spend thrift. Hang it all I 1 know I am very careless about money matters. If 1 bad l>een forced to wiuany way up from the ranks it would have been different. I would then know the valne of a dollar. Ah, well! Life is short, my dear colonel, and here she comes ” . Was it the tap tap of tbe tiny shoes or the frou-frou of the snowy skirts that made Hai ry Lancaster’s heart throb tumultuously T It was both, and the knowledge that the woman he loved better than all the world was approaching. Rising, he lifted his bat, tossed his cigar over the rail and offered this charm ing creature in white bis chair. “Do not get up, Mr. Lancaster; I merely came out for a short walk up and down tbe veranda. Isn’t it a lovely evening!” There w r as a witchery in the tones ol that low, sweet voice. Harry Lancaster’s heart pumped away more vigorous ly than ever in bis bosom. If tbe veranda roof hadn’t been eave- fringed with ivy, the moonlight would have disclosed the hot flush that mantled the young man’s face. Bowing low, he was one ot tbe most polite men, alive, he said : “It is, indeed, a delightful even ing. It you will not accept my chair will you permit me to offer yon my arm for tbe stroll T” She laid her pretty white baud npon bis arm. When they reached tbe other end of tbe veranda they turned to retrace their steps. “Ah, was that not a fire-fly 10ver there among those bushes to tbe right f See—there it is again. Now it has disappeared.” “It may be a flre-fly, bat it is my opinion that tbe colonel is smoking a cigar there among the shadows,” said Harry. “Is that charming old bean here!” she suddenly asked, allowing her hand to slip from the other’s arm. “He came this afternoon.” “Aud as I was not down to tea I did not meet him.” • “Yon seem to be well acquainted with tbe colonel, Miss Lisle.” Fairly. Really I ought not to charm; or, in other words, when be invites a lady to share his shelter against the rain the lady’s heart is won forthwith. Strange, is it not f” “I should dislike you to accept its shelter,” softly said Harry, lifting tbe white hand and pressing it to his lips. If the lady understood his mean ing she was coy in acknowledging bis words’ purport. But she quick ly disengaged her hand from bis, slipped it over bis arm, and the pair resnmed tbe stroll just in time to meet the colonel as he ascended the steps. The latter lifted his hat and passed on into the hotel, while Harry aud Leoua continued to mur mur sweet nothiugs under tbe friendly shadow of the ivy-trellised veranda. ****** The next morning Harry’s heart was like lead when he looked from the window aud saw the leaden clouds scurrying along the angry horizon. “Rain ! And I was to take her out for a drive! Well, I suppose I must make the best of it and while away the time in the parlors,” mut tered he as be performed his toilet. When he entered the dining, room he saw Miss Lisle’s place was vacant. Ah, the colonel’s chair, too. is vacant! Over tbe coffee Harry made the resolve to make or break before night He will ask her for that dainty, white hand. He feels in bis heart of hearts that she does not dislike him. On tbe contrary, there is something in those lovely blue eyes that tells him she rather is pleased with his presence. Ht went to the gentlemen’s smok ing room, lighted a cigar aud seat ed himself near a window overlook ing the white stretch of sand, the curling wave crests and lowering sky. Ah! A couple approach from the beach. The gentleman carries—a bine umbrella! As the pair drew near, Harry’s heart beat wilder aud wilder. It most be tbe colonel’s umbrella. It is the colonel! But who is the ladv t Duly Miss Leona Lisle! “Pshaw ! fm a fool to think anything strange abont this! What do I care about tbe colonel’s umbrella audits po tent charm f But I wish it was some one else than Leona,” mused Harry as he tossed about his cigar and went oat on the veranda. Leona went ii doors. The colonel closed his quaint, bine umbrella with a click of satisfaction and passed Harry with a polite bow aud a good morning. Two hours later, Miss Lisle blush ed as Harry asked her a question She softly said: “The potency of the colonel’s umbrel a is not a fiction. He is charming man, and—I thank you for your offer—but 1 said ‘yes’— under the blue umbrella. go unre proposed married children At onr Hardware Store is agent for Steam Engines, Cotton Oms, Feeders. Condensers, Cotton Presses—repairs for same. Stoves, Engineer’s supplies, such as Belting, Packing, Pipes. AH kinds of Steam Fittings, in Iron and Brass, Repairs have spoken so shamefully about Engines, Boilers, &c, Dim. He is a perfect gentleman— Sewing Machines: White, Weed, Household, Hartford, Amer- bat 1 d «test that quaint idea of his can and Howe ; Needles, OHs and Attachments; Repairs all ^6^! What umbrella, may kinks of Sewing Machines. . I inquire !” asked Harry. Stoves, all the best makes. Furnish repairs for all. Stoves “Why, have you never jjg «Krtr«» nnlnnolN Cucumber Pumps, Farr patent Sand-box for Buggies, Wa- gons, Ac. Thomas Smoothing Harrow, Deering Cultivators. April 8,1886. ly about the colonel’s umbrella T” “Never.” ‘•Colonel Stone pcaeeaaee a blue, old tasbioned umbrella which ia suppoaed to be a very potent love A Charming Little Story. Several years ago a gentleman had the raUfoitune to become to Lilly blind, a cataract forming over his eyes. While in this condition his wife died. A young German girl, whom the unfortuiiate man had never seen was very attentive to the wife in her last illness, aud, alter her death did what she could to make the grief-strickeu husband aud his two little mot hei less children as com fortable as possible. Such devotion did not warded. The blind man aud was accepted. He the faithful girl. Two were the result of their union. During all these years the blind man never lost hopes that some day be might again look upon the Iteauties of nature aud the faces of the loved Ones around him. A physician was finally consul ted, who agreed to attempt the re moval of tbe cataract. The opera tion was successful, and be from whom tbe light of day bad been shat oat for so many years, saw again. He was almost beside him self with joy. A friend, who was at once re cognized, came, leading a lady by the hand. “Do yon know who this is t” he asked tbe happy fellow. “No, I do not.” “This is your wife.” And then the pair, one of whom bad never seen the other, fell into each other’s arms, and a domestic scene of pathetic beauty ensued. Tbe two children were also brought to their father. He clasped them to bis beating heart, and all the miseries ot the past were forgotten in the pleasure of that moment. This is a true story. Tbe actors in this life panorama, covering a period of ten years, are all alive. Tbe husband seems as- well as be ever did, and is now in business in a distant city. “I have recommended Hughes’ Tonic to my friends and they say it always cuies. By taking a few doses of this Tonic, Chills and Fever are kept oil, thereby saving time, health and money.” Joe. Raymond, Greenwich, Conn. A Protest Against the Manufacture of Sham Reputation. An officer dies, and at once tbe newspapers and magazines are tilled with accounts of bis bravery and of the valorous deeds be performed, aud how he saved the Union ou such a battlefield. We are solemnly told that his presence inspired his troops just ready to break, or al ready in flight, and they, nerved by glance of bis blazing eyes, re formed aud rushed madly on the foe, aud snatched victory from de feat. This is rot, numitigated rot. he distinguishing characteristics ot the American volunteer were his independence of thought, his want of reverenoe for those in authority, and bis ability to take care of him self in battle aud to correctly judge of its tide He bad no respect for any general whom he did not be- ieve to possess the qcali Heat ions essential to a great commander. herefore none of our general offi cers inspired him at all. FIGHTING WHILE SUCCESS WAS POSSIBLE. When the volunteer fought ou the offensive he fought well and steadily as long as he thought there was a prospect of success. Ou tbe defensive he would fight to the death if knew that it was essential to the safety of the army to hold the |>ositiou be occupied. He would assault earthworks, it mattered not how strong they were, savagely, and carry them if it was possible. Bat, having once seen the work at dose range, and having thoroughly felt of itsdefende’8 and realized that the line could not be carried, he would not again make a deter mined assault. I have seen many chart es deliver ed by both Union aud Conlederate troops. 1 have seen our men, with blanched faces and set jaws, and their eyes blazing with battle light, stream past the guns I served on, and run full speed at earthworks, behind which Lee’s veteran infan try lurked, and always get whip ped. Then I have seen the lines in gray charge Union earthworks or battle lines, and 1 have seen them melt away before the heat of our fire; but 1 never saw the recklessly brave general officers we hear so much about at present lead any of these troops into an action. 1 have seen them closely followed by their brigade officers, but I never saw them lead. Id truth, what business would an officer have in front of his m^Tl when they were in action 1 He would be in the line of their fire, and would surely be killed. The youth of America should understand that, no matter how far into an action an officer thrust himself, by mis take or intention, thousands of privates were of necessity, far in ad vance ot him It matters not how courageous the officer was, every full regiment ot American volun teers contained hundreds of men equally brave, and who always b ught in front of him. GENERALS IN THE TLE. SMOKE OF BAT- AU privates have seen division and corps and army headquar ters, and none-ever saw them pitched among the troops in a place of dan ger. No one ever heard of a general officer being killed in camp We are told that these gallanr, men habitually rode in the battle line or line of trenches, tnd that they smiled at humming bullets aud laughed solid shot anil bursting shells to scorn. It is true that brigade commanders were ou the battle line. Division commanders were conspicuous by their absence, aud the presence of a division com mander among bis troops was so unusual that it attracted the atteu tiou of the soldiers, and was always remarked upon. What business has an officer commanding from 10,- 000 to 40,000 men to be in tbe heat and smoke of a battle f He can not direct the troops if he is on tbe battle line. He coaid not see bow the fight was going. Brigade com mauders could not find him. Of course, if his troops were charging, or if they were advancing, he should be with I hem. We are told that general officers, grievously wounded, waving aside their aides and lightly dismissing their medical attendants, aud say ing in effect, “Let tbe battle pro ceed, I can not abandon my troops. We must save tbe Union.” Pah 1 much they, under ' these cirenua- stances, thought of tbe Union or of their troops. Tbe truth >s that they one and all got themselves lagged off tbe field as quickly as possible, and they were exceedingly glad to get to the Bfar aud into au ambul ance and be driven to a place of safety aud a surgeon. To have rifle ball weighing an ounce driveu borne in tbs groin, or shatter the thigh bone, or mash tbe kuee joint to splinters, or smash tbe bones of tbe arm, or to have a solid shot or a ragged chunk of a shell lop off an arm or a leg, knocks the fight oat of a man. He wants to go home at once. It waa possible for general officers to go home and the? went. At least l never aaw, nor did any of my comrades see, general officers smstbed with bloody clothes fight ing their divisions or corps. General officers, corps and army commanders, these are pictured as speaking words of encouragement to their wavering troops, which clearly bearing above the awful roar of a pitched battle, cansed the man to nerve themselves for sa- preme efforts, snd they won the fight. The noise of the battle is terrific, and one human voice could not make itself heard for any great dis tance. Suppose a battle is in pro- gress. The infantry is firing. The artillery is i Q action. Solid shot and three-inch bolts fly screaming throngh tbe air. Shell are burst ing. Tbe hum of ballets is loud Hwi steady. The men are cheering. Ibe wounded shriek as they fall. Ihe dying groan. And we are asked to believe that a general of- tiuer spoke to bis men in tbe midst of thin deafening uproar, and in- spired them He coaid speak, aud speak, and if his voice did not have the compass of fifty foghorns he might as well whistle into his boot for all the inspiration his troops oouid draw from him. What Young Ladies Should Do. Do be natural. A poor diamond is better then a good imitation. Do tjy to be accurate, not only f»»r your own sake, bnt for the sake of your sex. The Incapacity of the female mind for accuracy is a stan dard argument against the equality of tbe sexes. Do observe. The faculty of ob servation, well cultivated, makes practical men and women. Do try and be sensible. It is not a particular sign of sui>eriority to talk like a fool. Do be ready iu time for ebur h. 11 yon do notrepect yourself suffi ciently to be punctual, respect the feelings of other people. Do avoid causes of irritation iu your family circle; reflect that home is the place to be agreeable. Do be reticent; the world at large has no interest in your private affairs. Do cultivate tbe habit ot listen- jug to others; it will make you an invaluable member of society, to say nothing of advantages it will be to you when you marry; every man likes to talk about himself; a good listener makes a delightful wife. Do be contented; “martyrs 1 ’ are detestable; a cheerful, happy spirit is infectious; yon can carry it about with you like a sunny atmosphere Do avoid whispering; it is as bad M R'gKling. Both are to be con demned ; there is no excuse for eith er one of them. If you have any thing to say, say it; if you have not, do hold your tongue altogether. Silence is golden. Do be truthful; do avoid exug geration. If you meau a mile, say a mile, rot a mile and a halt, if yoa mean one, say one, aud not a dozen. Grand-Master-Workman Towderly on Kqin. In tbe whole English language I can find no word that strikes more terror to my soul than the one word “Rum.” It was born in bell ere tbe fiat of “no redemption” had gone forth. Its life on earth has been one of rain to the hopes of youth and tbe peace of old age. It has robbed childhood of its delights. It has stolen the laagb from the lips of innocence, the bloom Irom the cheeks ot manhood. It has touch ed the heart of old age like the tip of a poisoned arrow. Its sound, aa it gurgles from tbe neck of a bottle, echoes throngh many a desolate household as tbe hissing of a thou sand serpents. You may deem me too radical on this point. Yet never interfere with tbe rights of a man to drink if he so elects, I bold 1 have a right to, aud do shun rum as I would au enraged tiger, neither meddling with or allowing it to med die with me. Bo long as it keeps Its distance I am content to leave it alone, but tbe moment it attempts to interfere with my rights by com ing into the Knights of Labor, then my sonl risea in arms against it, aud I can find no words too bitter no denunciation too scathing to hui! against it. Oash on Delivery- The Foxes and the Hares. A fox who waa passing throngh tbe forest one day heard a great dispute among the bares, and he turned aside to find several ot them engaged in hard knocks around a borrow. “What’s all this row about f demanded Reynard, as be tell among them. “Why, sir,” replied one of the bares, our father ia dead, aud wa can’t agree as to who shall |kws.nm bia bmrow.” “But it’s large enough for all of yon.” “So it is; bnt that settles a question of faot instead of priaei- pie.” * “Well, I’ll take fact and you eaa keep tbe principle,” said the fox, as he took possession of the burrow. Moral.—When the heirs fight over tbe old homestead, the lawyer comi's to own the farm. Cure For Piles. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of weight in tbe back, loin* and lower part of tbe abdomea, causing the patient to suppose ha has some affection if the kidneys or neighboring organs. At times, symptoms of indigestion are present flatulency, uneasiness of the stem- aoh, etc. A moisture like perapira- tiou, producing a very disagreeable itching, alter getting warm, is a common attend ut. Blind, Bleed ing aud Itching Piles yield at onoe to the application of Dr. Boeanko’s Pile Remedy, which acts directly n;ion tbe parts affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaying the ioUrnso itching, and effecting a perraaoeut cure. Price 50 cents. Address The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Go., Piqaa, O. Sold by Willcox A Co. Making Home Comfortable. Men grow sated of beauty, tired of music, and often, too. wearied for conversation—however intsilso- tual—bat they can always appre ciate a well-swept hearth and smiling comfort. A woman may love her husband devotedly—may sacrifice fortune, friends, fomily, country, for him. She may hare the genius of a Sappho, tbe enchant ed beauty ot an Armida; but, mel ancholy facts, if with three she foil to make his home comfortable, bia heart will inevitably escape bar, and women live eo entirely ia the affections, that without love their existence is a void. Better subarit, then, to household tasks, howsrer repugnant they may be to your tastes, than doom yourself to a lore less home. Women of a higher or der of mind will not run the Hah; they kuow that their feminine sad domestic duties are their fi st du ties. Most Excellent. J. J. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville, Teuu., writes: **J4y family aud I are beneficiaries of your most excellent medicine, Dr. King’s New Discovery tor consump tion ; having found it to be aH that you claim for it, desire to testify to its virtue. My friends to whom I have recommended it, praise it at every opportunity.” Dr. Kiag’s New Discovery for Cousumptioa is guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Group and every affection of Throat, Chest aad Longs. Trial Bottles Free at Will- cox & Co’s., Drug Store. Latge Size 91.00. She Belonged to the Choir. Well, how did you like the ser mon Sunday r we heard one lady ask another on tbe Courthouse pavement recently. “The sermon P* “Yes, you were at church, were yon not!” “Yes, certainly.” “Well, then, how did you like the sermon 1” “I didn’t bear any sermon: I be long to the choir,” was the seif-t isfied rejoinder. Brace Up. You are feeling depressed, yonr appetite is poor, you are bothered with Headache, you are fidgetty nervous, aud generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring medicines, or bittrrs, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate you for au hour, and then leave yon in worse condition than before. What yon want ia an alterative that will porify yonr blood, start healthy ac tion of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give renewed health and strength. Such a medi cine you will And iu Bieetrio Bit ters, and only 00 cents a bottle at Willoox ft Ore., Drag Store. Now Has Faith. I had been troubled all winter with cold aad pain in tbeohest aad got no relief from remedies rasom- mended by Druggists and Physi cians. At tbe same time I waa advertising Dr. BoeankoN Cough and Lung Syrup. I had littls forth but thought to try it aa a foafi re sort, now 1 believe even more tkau they teli me of im curative qualities. (From The News, Elisabethtown, Ky.) Sold by Willoox ft Oo. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The Best Salve iu tbe world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Seres, Tetter, Chap ped Hands, Chilblains, Coras, aad ail Skin Braptions, aad poaitirely cures Piles, or no pay croaked. It ia guaranteed to give peifoet satis- foetSon, or mousy tefuuded. Pries 85 cents per box. For tale by WIHeaxftOo. 1 Thousands of children are aavad from disease aud death every year by the timely use of SUriaerfo In dian Vermifuge, the popular re medy. Only 85 cents a bottle. Malaria, eares new life to tl for a dose, f <*** 3V-MS-J