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:> v-f ' mu -4 Tbe Marlboro’ Democratic con vention was held at Bennettsrille on Monday. Tbe farmer element were represented largely in the con vention, and have sent us excellent representation to tbe State ami Con gressional conventions, as tbe crops tbeir lands produce. The delegates to the congressional convention are, J. N. Drake, J. it. Liles, J. T. Cov- ington, T. N. E lens, Jno. K. Par ker and Dr. J. H. Lane, all excel lent farmers, aqd tbe State delega tion is composed of like material, i'he primary plan for county nomi nations was re-adopted. Tbe con- instruct ed to vote for Uon. Geo. W. Dar- gau, for Congress, and to nse all honorable means to secure his nom ination. In Marlboro* the Legisla- live aspirants will, under the pri mary system and instructions from the convention, be called on for ;beir views on tbe repeal of tbe ien Law, tbe establishment of an Agricultural College and the call- ng a of Constitutional Convention. THE DARLINGTON NEWS. • - • - - - - ^ -T-_- TIUJUSDAY, JULY 29, 1886 ISKVONALDD EVAXS, EDITOR. IN WHOSE INTEREST If This question may well be asked, and has been by the readers of the News and Courier, when tbe edito rial in Friday’s issue is read. In its editorial on (i The Race for tbe Place” it says: ‘‘Col. Coker, will expect to re ceive tbe solid vote of tbe Pee Dee ... country ou the cecontl bullet, urn! «re*rfonul delcttutc. .cr. besides be is said to have been pot in a combination which includes tbe nomination of Col. Earle, of Sumter, for attorney general and Dr. Manldin, of Greenville, tor Lieutenant Governor. This is a strong combination, undoubtedly, bat tbe people have little liking for combinations of any sort at this thne. We shall not be surprised it Ool. Coker pushes steadily to tbe front, unless be shall lie weakened by tbe idea that a slate bas been fixed up for bis benefit. This, 'o<>, will work in favor of Ex-Chancellor Johnson who commands universal respect.” In Saturday’s issue it says: “Ool. Jos. EL Earle informs ns that he b&4 not formed a combina- tian with Col. Coker, or with any other candidate, for tbe nomination for any State office, and it gives us pleasure to meutiou this fact at once, lest Col. Earle be prejudiced by the rumors which are now shown to be unfounded.” Tbe spirit of tbe editorial referred to iudicatea that it iaevidently writ ten in tbe interests of some candi date, and aa the coufeasion is made that tbe Newt and Courier's kuowl edge of a combination was one founded on rumors, it is an addi tional indication that tbe surmise is correct. Id tbe present state of op position to all so-called slates and oombinatious, the Newt and Courier could have used no more artful and eftcuitive methods in its attempt to injure the strength of Capt. Coker. This subtile attack comes with bat grace and wone ingratitude from a journal published in that part of the State which tbe Pee Dee has never opposed. Oapt. Coker has formed uo com biuatiou, uor with bis consent has his uame been liuked with others on any ticket Every meutiou made of him in bis own county baa been entirely with refereuce to his fit ness for office. He stands on his own merits, and if be is not strong enough to get tbe nomination, with cat going into n combination, ring or slate, tbe Newt and Courier may bib assured that with no consent of bis will any be formed. It atrauge that the Newt and Courier with the unlimited means it has for getting at facts should resort to rumors when discussing the merits of Oapt. Coker if tbe Newt and Courier intends to plnce its influ ence in favor ot auy particular candidate, let it come out and put itself on record. There is an outlook for a small sized war betweeu tbe United States and Mexico A Mr. Cutting, edi tor of a paper at Ei Paso was im prisoned for some article published in his paper. Being an American citizen, his uuoouditional release was demanded by the U. S. Gov ernment. The Mexican court of Chihuahua offered to bail Cutting, but he refused to accept. Subse quently Mr. Cutting was informed that bis case having becc me ot snch nattooal importance, it would be trausfenred to the First Distriet court, where sentence would be pro nounced at some future day. There is great excitemeut among the citi zens of Texas, sod they assert that they are ready for war. Mexican troops have been sent to the fron tier and it is reported that Geu. Stanley, in command at San Anto nio, bas received orders to have all available troops ready to meve at a moment’s notice. Mexico can bring but feeble opposition to tbe United Staten, and a war can but result in the defeet of oar neighbor. It is to lie hoped the matter will be settled without resort to arms. This coun try would receive do honor from the war, we do not need mote terri tory, and foreign wars are not in harmony with the principles of our Government. Tbe democratic convention met at Chesterfield on Monday- Great interest was exhibited in the elec tion of State and congressional delegates. Tbe State delegation is divided on tbe choice tor Governor, bat will support Gen. # W. L. T. Prince for Lieut. Governor, Ches terfield has renamed the convention plan of nominating candidates, bav. tog tried primary* Tbe farmers I, but voted and not as farmer- Maj. Coit is prominent for the Senate* W. W. Spencer and K. J Kennedy for the boose. A Dr. R. M. Smith, in the Spar tanburg convention during a H|mech said that Gen. Sberumu did not do jis full duty when he burned Co- umbia, as he bad tailed to burn tbe South Carolina College buildings. Dr. Smith is a candidate for office and to such lengths will tbe in> r- dinate desire for office impel a man. No opposition was made in tbe con vention to this speech, but we can not tbiuk that this is tbe sentiment of Spartanburg county even if abe has her Wofford College. Tbe Netet and Courier's resident correspon dent says: . “Dr. R. M, Smith’s utterances in regard to Gen. Sherman not doing his full duty when be burned Co lumbia have attracted considerable attention in tbe county. Many of bis friends tbiuk be made a mis take. Tbe friends of private col leges know be did and do not teel that be represents them in any sense of tbe word. But this is all in tbe way ot politics, aud tbe Doc tor will, no doubt, make politic I capital out of the notoriety it bas given him. He bas many warm triends and supporters, notwith standing bis desire to see tbe South Caroliua College burued. If such speeches as this are to gain popularity in auy partot South Caroliua for poliflcal aspirants we bad as well go to Chicago aud New York aud bring in Herr Most and bis followers and make legislatois of them. To-morrow the Floral Fair conies off at tbe FairGrouuds. Tbe wcatb er promises to be pleasant, and a large number of visitors mav lie looked for. Among tbe attractions will be dancing for tbe young, a maten game of base ball between Lamar and Darlington, a fine exhibit of fruits, flowers and vege tables produced iu this aud sur rounding counties, and an opportu uity for meeting your neighbors aud friends. Let every farmer car ry bis wife and cbildreu and enjoy to tbe full extent the day. Tbe Williamsburg Democratic convention met at Kingstree on Monday. Tbe delegates elected to tbe 6th, congressional convention are R. D. Rollins, J. A. Kelly aud J. S. Brockintou. Tbe dclegaetg to tbe State convention are instructed to oppose uominatious by primary for congress. B. P. Barron, Esq., was endorsed for congress in tbe 6th District. Williamsburg will make county Dominations by prim ary. County Convention. At 10 o’clock, Geo. W. Brown, County chairman called the con vention to order in a short address on tbe high stand Darlington Dem ocrats bad taken in tbe State, for tbeir manly conservatism and self control, which was so much a part of that soi cess by which tbe vic tory of 1876 was won. He felt as sored that uow, as in the past the deliberations would be held iu the true spirit of harmony, looking only to tbe general interests ot all anil that whatever differences, if auy there were, would end here, and that one aud all go out united as one man to gain the end, for which they bad labored so loug, the |feace, prosperity and harmony of our citizens. A committee ou ernden tials, Mr, Jno. L. Wilson, Dr. J. O. Byrd aud J. F. Early were appoin ted. Tbe Secretary being absent, Mr. H. Lide Law was appointed Secretory pro. tern. Tbe roll of Towusbips was called and tbe number of delegates re ported present were: Antiocb,?; Back Swamp, 3^ Cartersvilie, 7; Cypress, 8; Darlington, 17; Ebene- zer, 4; Effiugbam, 6; Florence, 14; Hartsville, JO: High Hill,6; Janies X Roads, 7; Leaveuswortji, 6; Lis bon, 14; Lydia, 10; Mecbauicsville, 4; Palmetto, 4; Philadelphia, 7; Society Hill, 6; Stokes Bridge, 3; Swift Creek, 8; Tans Bay, 4; Tim mousviile, 11. The whole number of delegates were 167. ‘ E. Keith Dargau.Esq., wasuuau- imonsly elected as permanent Pres ident, took the chair and declared tbe convention open for business. Dr. J. O. Byrd and Mr. W. E. James were elected 1st sod 2no ‘m Vice-Presidents respectively. Mess. H. Lide Law audG. H. McKee were elected secretaries Mr. McKee read tbe call as published by the Executive Committee. On a motion by J. J. Ward that tbe order of business be 1st. To determine whether nom inations shall t>e made by tbe con vention or primary plan. 2nd. To elect delegates to tbe State Convention. 3rd. To elect delegates to tbe Congressional Convention. 1th To elect a County Chairman. 5tb. To elect a County Executive Committee. Dr. J O Byrd objected on the ground that several delegates were absent who would be in later. Mr. McKenzie was in favor ot it. Mr. A. B. Stuckey opposed Ibe motion. Mr. E. W. Cannon spoke iu favor. Mr. A. W. Parrott, opposed the motion, Mr. Stoll was iu favor of tbe motion, Dr. Palmer wasiu favor of tbe motion, Dr. Byrd moved to substitute tbe order as published in tbe call by tbe Executive commit tee. After some discussion ou tbe manner of taking a vote, tbe roll was called, the aud substitute lost by a vote of 119 to 43 Tbe motion of Mr. Ward, was adopted. X r. A R. Stuckey moved that the primary plan of making county uoiniiiutio.tx. be adopted, Mr. Ward moved 'o substitute convention for primarv. On t be discussion of this question, those who spoke in favor of prim ary were, A. B. Stuckey, Esq., J. O. Byrd, J N. Parrott. Those who spoke iu favor of c« nveution were Messrs. Wm. McKenzie, J. J. Ward aud E. K. Dargan. On motion a viva voce vote being adopted and the chair deciding that the ayes were iu tbe majority, tbe call was made tor a division. Mr. W E. James moved for a yea and nay vote. Dr. B.\rd moi’ed to sub stitute hy ballot, lost, Mr. W. E. James’ motion was adopted. On tbe question ot convention or prim ary, tbe vote stood 104 convention to 50 primary. On motion that each member of tbe convention vote lor 10 delegates to ibe State con venttou, the ten receiving the highest number iu excess of a ma jority be declared the delegates, aud the ten receiving tbe next highest number be declared alter nates. Messrs. G. W. Brown, E R. Mclver, E W. Cannon, R. W. Boyd, J. E. Bass, XV. E. James, J. J. Ward, W. L. Galloway, elected. Ou motion after tbe suspension of tbe rules, C. S McCullough aud 8. A- Gregg were elected as the other two delegates, and as alternates, J O. Byrd, J N, Garner, H. L. Mor ris, T. J. Price, J. N. Parrott, Z. T Kershaw, W. A. Branson, W. E Dargan, J. L. Edwards, L. McIn tosh. Mr. Cauuo’i introduced this reso lution, seconded by J. J. Ward, aud unanimously a opted by a rising vote. Whereas, we have noticed with pride and satisfaction that without solicitation ou his part expressions of opinions have appeared in dif ferent parts of the 8tate, favoring the nomination of oar distinguished fellow country man, Hon. Win. C Coker for the high office of Gover nor of the State of South Carolina Retolved, That we the Democrats of Darlington County, iu conveu tion a-semblcd take great pleasure iu heartily endorsing this nomina tion of our friend and neighbor, aud are glad of tbe opportunity to testify as we do to bis manliness, bis wisdom, bia large aud cultivated intelligence, bis high aud unspotted Christian character, and his maui test devotion to the public iutereat. No office seeker, be has served for years as Senator from this County, not because he sought or desired tbe office, but because the office sought him, and tbe people re quested (he service, modest and retiring in his disposition he finds his pleasure in private life aud his conspicuous qualification for use- fuli.ess have alone forced him to accept public office. With heart and hand too large to be confined within sectional lines, bis impar tial attention to the interest of every part of tbe State could be sorely relied upon. Engaged iu and identified with the great industries of the State, uo man is (letter fitted to deal with the very serious questions now pr-seut- ed by tbe present fiuauci&l depres sion and industrial discouragement, ‘I be times demaud a firm, wise man of practical ability, large intel ligence and successful in the mau- agemeut of his own affairs, and such a mau is W. 0 Coker. Known throughout the State by bis long and useful career in the Senate, connected with no political clique, without political eumities or rivalries, and with a private chaiau ter and a public record that here won for him the respect and confi dence of all classes of his fellow cit izens, he is tbs very mau to heal dissensions and to bring about a condial reunion of tbe whole people in the great work of improving the coudition of the State. For the good of entire South Car oliua we desire to see him at tbe head of tbe old Common wealth. Dr. Josey introduced these reso lutions, seconded by Mr. Talbert and Geo. W. Brown, aud unani mously adopted: Whereas, We tbe Democrats of Darlington county have observed with interest tbe course of our fel low dtizeu, tbe Hoo Geo. W. Dar- gau, as a member of Congress, aud look with pride upoo tbe pffblic re cord which he has made as a patriot aud statesman in tbe oounsils of tbe General Governmeut. Novf, therefore be it Retolted, That we tbe represen tatives of tbe Democratic party of DArliiigtou county, iu convention assembled, do hereby give our most cordial endorsement to the public acts which bare distinguished his career as a faithful representative of tbe rights of tbe people—tbe same being marked by far seeing intelligence, diligent application, manly independence and a spirit of commendable liberality, which is iu every sense tree to bU constituents and at tbe same time uon partisan and conspicuously j >st toeverv class and seetion of oar com moo country. Retolved further, That we earn estly and heartily commend bim as tbe Democratic uomiuee for the en suing term iu Congress from tbe 6tb Congressional District aud to tbe end that tbe euvi^Jjle influence which be now so worthily commands may be wisely utilized tor tbe gen era! good of our District aud State, we do urge, witb ali honorable zeal and confidence, his re nomination and election. Tbe delegates elected to the Con- gresssona) convention :D H. Trai ler, J. C. Blackwell, J. C. Clements, J D. McCall, J. F. Early, J. M. Josey, G. G. Palmer, G. J. McCown, J. J. Ward, J. W. Fountain : alter nates, A. B. Stuckey. J. L. Ed wards, C. H. Race, G. McD. Stull, H. L. Law. Mr. Stnckey moved these reso lutions. which were responded to by E. Keith Dargan, and were adop ted. Whereas, tbe Darlington County Democratic convention, having been called to decide, among other things, whether or not we should adopt tbe primary plan of nomina ting candidates, or adhere to the convention as heretofore; and whereas, the convention having decided to adhere <o the old plan of uominatiug by convention; now therefore be it Retolved, That we steadfastly abide tbe result aud hereby pledge our best efforts to further the elec tion of tbe convention nominees, and further pledge ourselves to tbe advaucement ot all concord and harmony in tbe ranks of Ibe Demo cracy. Hon. Geo. W. Brown was un animously elected County chair man to serve two years, aud the members of tbe Executive commit tee, presented by tbe several Town ships were confirmed. At 5 o’clock tbe convention ad journed. Reunion of the Pee Dee Artillery. (Reported for the N«iv» ) •'X -v., The seventh annnsl reunion of the Pee Dee Artillery whs held at the Mineral Spring, July 21. The flag of tbe oompaoy was suspended over the seat of tbe President, Cor poral J. E. Pettigrew. Lieut. R. B. Hepburu acted as secretary. The chief feature of the day was reading an account of the “Reunion of IV gram Battalion Assoc atiou,’’ held in Richmond, Va., iu May last, read by Lieut. E. Keith Dargan, with extracts from the oration by Ad)t. Wm. G. McCabe, deliveieu on the occasion of tbe presentation to the assooiation by the mother ot Gen. Pegram, of the old hatile-ffag of the battalion aud tbe sword uf Gen. Pegram. The reading was attentively listened to, aud thrilled the hearts of many of tbe survivors of tlie Pie Dee’s, as they listened to a recital of the achievements of the “Fighting Battalion” of which th;*y were for so iiiau.v years members. J. E. Pettigrew for the committee on tbe “Historical Sketch,” report ed progress. The m muscript was in tbe bauds ot tbe printer aud he hoped the pamphlet would be ready for distribution in about tec days. The committee were instructed to communicate with the Pegram Bat talion Association with a view to having the Pee Dee Artillery his tory incorporated iu tbe history of the association uow in preparation. The election ot officers resulted : President, J C. Boswell; Vice- Presidents, J. E. Gregg, E J. C. Byrd and E P. Williamson ; secre taries, R. B. Hepburu and J. E. Pettigrew; Executive Committee, W. P. Cole. W. A. Brunson, S. P. Wilson aud J. C. Brunson. The committee on the dead, W. M. Brunson, chairman, read tbeir report. The following lesolution by E. Keith Dargan was unanimously adopted: Retolved, That it is the duty of the Slate to follow the uoble exam ple of North Carolina and provide, by law, lor the maintainanco ot her soldiers, who, disabled by wounds or disease, in tbe late war, are iu destitute circumstaoces aud uuable to gain a livelihood. Retolved, That our raemliers of tbe General Assembly be requested to aid and support auy legislation looking towards tbe relief of our disabled comrades in tbeir old age. A committee, E P. Williamson, J. E- Pettigrew, H L. Morris, W. P. Cole, J. E. Gregg and 8. P. Wil- sou, were appointed to solicit sub scription for tbe Stonewall Jack- son monument, to be erected at Lexington, Va. Tbe number iu attendance was less tbau usual, but tbe meeliug was full ot interest to those who were present, aud it was deiermin ed to keep up tbe organization io full force as long as there were members euougb lett to meet. The presence of H. R. Dickinson, better kuowu as “Lot,” was wel corned witb hearty greetings by the company, who were glad to welcome him from hit distant home at Fort Motto. The dinner was laid iu the Epri&g house and to the diouer call “Of tbe lastebance,* was much enjoyed. The thanks of tbe company were unanimously tendered to W. P. Cole for tbe efficient manner iu wbiuh he had made the airauge- ments for tbe re-unioo, and the sur vivors adjourned to meet ou the 21st dey of July, 1887. H. Lj^ • The Distress in Georgetown. (Prom ike New* and Courier. Tue Newt and Courier published Saturday a letter from the George town Enquirer from the Rev. Benj. Allston, and which gave an account of the distreM caused iu George town oouuty ou sccouut of the heavy rains. Tbe letter stated that there were thousands iu tbe oouuty who were face to face witb starva tion, aud that the distress was dai ly increasing Such information naturally caus d much anxiety iu tbe city, and a reporter made some inquiries yes'erday with a view ot obtaining some additional news from tbe Htrioken county. Tbe steamer Santee arrived train Gergetown Saturday morning, and among its passengers was Mr. B. A. Muunerlyu, tbe agent of tbe South Carolina Steamship Compa ny. He was found at tbe residence of Mr. E. T- Hr. me, on Tradd street aud turuished some interesting in formation on the subject. He said that he had seen the report of the coudition ot things, iu Georgetown county in the Newt and Courier aud that his conclusions from ail be bad heat d aud seen would lead bim to tbe same belief. The distresa, he said, was caused primarily by the tailure of the rice crops in the coun ty, but there were other causes which bad tended to bring about the result He said that tbe large plantations along the Waccamaw, Pee Dee aud Santee Rivera bad been flooded tor some time, and that the rice crops especially had been almost destroyed There were cases in which not as muon as one per cent, of tbe crop could be sav ed. Hundreds of small farms iu the bottom lands had been neces sarily destroyed. It is the owue r s or lessors of these places who are now iu destitution aud di-tress. Or dinarily tbe destruction of these small farms would not bring about such general uiintortuue, but there was another consideration. The poor people—largely, of course, the colored people—could not live ou the products of tbeir farms alone. They count ou the hope o> obtain- iug cash or provision advances for their work on the large plantations. Labor is always in demand on these plantations, but now siuoe crops are destroyed the occupation of tbe field baud is gone. These tacts have stared these poor people in the face for some time aud tb' ir cry of dis tress is begit tiiug to be heard- Al t-early they are leaving their homes and flicking to the owners of the big plantations to tell the paiutul story ot their wauls, Mr. Muunerlyu said that it was first thought that the laborers could he fed unlit the fall, bat that it was now see4 that that was impractica ble. He thinks that the colored people are fast approaching due extremities, and that uomeUiiug must be done to relieve their situa tion. OLD VELVET‘C’ BYE WHISKEY! ligty kiDUlti br iis tail; fy th Mai FraWy, INDH -AJLJL. USES OATST^TOX BE E33i:OE3XjtXjiXaX>! aeu BE SURE AND GIVE A TRIAL-THE ONLY AUTHORIZED AGENT. May 11, ’8ft—if id mu usu t mm Cotton Gins Repaired. M A N N E Attention i* hereby called lo farmers hieing gins out of repair, dial now is (ha time to aend ihem in and not wait until ready to gin oonon. I am now prepored to do work in 'he moil auhrUntisi aud complete manner, and to parties who wish u do or bare work done at tbeir gin house, I can funmb Ihem with gin material to rail ah style* of gin* in u* , Such a* saws, ribs, botes, bolls, putbes, bruah-setioks fill ed or unfilled witb krlstlos, babbit metal, bristle twine tod bristles kept constantly on hand. If any of ibe above articles sre wanted, call or write early. In ihie con nection 1 will slate tha. I baT* secured (be agency for the sale of ibe best make at Colton Oioe in America These gin* are abea! of all competitors in tbt market ; this is saying a grt.it deal and yet the space vp ibis adrertiyement will not allow me io dieoua* one tenth pari of their m > ’t > it- but at the risk of being tedious. 1 will say is my varied experience io repairing gins of all tbe styles in vogue, during a period of thirty years, 1 tan, with truth and with out any oompu- diou of conscience say, that they ooue nearer being a perfect gia than any other on the market. Before purchasing elsewhere, and for further ei. plsuotions, you will -are money by oahiug qu or writing to RQBT DICKINSON, Darlington, S C. July ad. -Uti-tf Rv.-mlentj* of citvs anil towns iu the Slat*-, noi iiersoiially interezii-il in planting or farming, weiu to hitv- hut little idea ot the 'Vatituh- comlitiou in which the uoutiuuHit rains and the freshets in May ami June have left gome rectiona of South Carolina. The recent letter iu regard to the diatrewa in George town, pit biinbed iu the Newt an8 Courier, will probably relieve many of the erroneoua impreasiou that the reporta of the damage done to crops were very much exaggera ted by the newspaper correspon dent n. Georgetown h.ia antlered, but not alone Just a year ago a represen tative of the Bureau made two trips over the railroads from Columbia to Spartanburg, ami waa impressed by tbe splendid field, of com aud cotton ou either -aide of the road, particularly aioug tbe river Irftm Coutuhia, to several mile* beyond Alston. Tbe corn then looked as if it would yield from thirty-five to forty .bushels to the acre. A similar trip has just beeu made aud par ticular notice was given to the con dition of the crops aioug the route. For over ninety miles there were but four small field* of corn which promised a yield of as much as ten bushels to the acre; many fields where corn aud cotton had been planter! were as clean as a dirt road; the rushing water had wash ed tbe sm face of the fields away, taking off cro|>8 grass aud all, by tbe roots. In other places the water had covered tbe fields so long that the corn bad turned yel low aud the grass had taken eo comp ete possession that the fields were abandoned. There is abso lutely no cotton within sight of tbe road that promises to turn out any thing, and it wonid be a generous estimate to say that two hundred bushels of com will be made this year within sight of the railroad (rum Columbia to Spartanburg— 93 miles—30 miles of which runs through rich river bottoms. Other sections have probably suffered less, but it is probable toat three- fourths of the crops on river lands have beeu lost and the uplands have suffered in proportion. The resistance of the Ohio liquor dealers to tbe new license law has, for the time being, effectually barred the enforcement of that measure, aud nothing can be done towards making it operative until the constitutionality of the Act has bean passed upoa by tbe Supreme Coart of the Stale. The liquor sell ers do uot seem to bate reflected that tbeir unreasoning hostility to every good license law stimulates tbe popular demand for more string ent measures—or to bare taken into consideration the apparent fact that just in proportion as they deny and defeat all attempts to lieeose the liquor traffic they uouriah sod strengthen tha movement to pro bihit it. Floral Fair, The Darlington Agriuultiiml and Mechauiual Fair Company will hold their annual Fruil, Floral and Veg etable Fair, at the grounds at Dar lingtou, 8. C., on Friday, July 30th, 1886. FRUITS. Dr. W. L- Galloway, HupU. Best tloz. peaohes, free atone, silver best doz peaches, tiling, silver best doz apples, silver 2nd best doz apples silver (test doz pears, silver 2nd best doz |iear.-*, sliver liest doe plums, silver best doz figs, silver best doz huuebes grapes, silver best exhibition of grape*, silver MK LON’S R. VV. Cannon, Sup’t. Best watermelon. silver Largest watermelon, silver best cantaloupe, silver best and largest exhib. fruit, S5 VltOETAlJLEB. C. 8. McCullough, Supt, . Best doz tomatoes. , silver j h<st hall dog egg plants, silver best half dug Itects, stiver best cabbages, silver best peck onions. silver best liasker assorted veg. silver ■test Irisli potato**, silver treat ami hugest exhib. veg $5 FLOWERS. J XV. Ferguson, Sup’t, Best three specimens green house plants, silver best single specimen green house plants, silver best foliage plants, silver best blooming plants, silver best hanging basket of grow iug Dowers, silver besf cut flowers, silver best cut flowers, roses, silver tarst cut flowers, annuals, silver Irest cut flowers, get uni urns, silver Best aud largest collection of green bouse plants, $5 Passengers from above Darling ton will ust- tbe regular iwssenger train; Tom Florence anti points be low, the iu ruing freight, Kates will he reduced on each. Price ol admission, 23 cents. Children, 15 cents. Vehicles free. A fine Baud of music. Refreshments tarnished by Ladies’ Bazaar. E. R. MoiVER, President. W. K. James, Scc’ty. July 15,’86-2t THE FINEST -IN THE- Recommended by Physicians, as the best for medicinal purposes. inn w um onaiR Staple aud Fancy. CIGARS and TOBACCO. Xjiici.ULOx-s, OF ALL KINDS. xxxx MONOGRAM AND BUM HUT, SPECIALTIES. BUBE NORTH CARRUNA CORN WHISKEY CALL AT M. 0. ALEXANDER. July 1, ’88 8m INFORMS THE DP tx 1 i o OF THE Town and County, Tk*t Ho Hu Qpanad PAIj Cfi BAR, With the largest assort me t of Iiporld ui M liprs, —ALSO— He receives a large u««Mi-tnH'ut of STB-A.W OOQIPS, Direct from suoriou in NVw York, which I he Mild MW YORK PRHM. IOE, I OB. IOB, 9o,o(tii roim And will furnish the Public at 75 cents pe Hundred — OH - ONE CUN I PE!t POUND. Tube deliveml to any part »l town every day in thr we«-k, Sunday iu. eluded, * »FREE OF CHARGE, tot March 25, *86. Agents Wa ,ted F<>1{ T1JR HALL TIPi; C. H. PRINCE. state agent FLORENCE S- 0, The liest, must ocriect. ami cheap, cat liiHehilie ilMde With it one ni write i > ice fast ae with a pen, -ill I wif'imi: t iligue, The ui'iuscr'iit i* aa pin u as print. It saves tin*!'. |t siitea For pri«*. u.Mi ' s* CH. PliINCE, * Fioi eucc, S, C, June 17 ATTEYTlOy FARMERS! I w*uhi ni«*i ntqg*'Ilullv o ill your *1. tentioD to ilie Mi*** :i<!*:ini* (*• of tk* UJM'nUS COTTON GIN with self-h-HiT ao-l «*«*Jrn<**, o*rr *i| other Colton Gin* ll it huill o' heat Mt terials, stro'.B flu.! flu-nhlc. wiM out-la*t in»«t of IIk >»•'*' fin* . <•;)<-ri, i j on light on! simple, li sli-au* the *>ii( lUmoughly m o*d far ilnii* b ih,- mn-t *k()wy m<T preMiiwt aaepleet l,«i, w : jlt j erfect and unhr"keu unpli* of any tin in the in.irkel. Tin* liitl onilon fr i ii 'll*--hum- mtii''brings niiive (ha'i 'h • ni nny other pin I ihielii* fa-»u • m»i.li-he-l itr Metual tests, (leiiiiinuiniafs In creel numh'-nr cat) be furnished). The entire c n-triacHon of saws brusheii, pnicut benier. breuxl bo*rd. power gt-itr. [ •Heat feeder nnd Ubor say ing itnpro*. meat, perfect eonJen-eO which roll* oui repidlv ih" mo • heniiiful sheet of fieecy stupi* frnu from nil broken seeds ami forrigi) ninHi* of *JI tCud| perlecl s»fety from fire, loyeiher w lh all the oth er decided inipriitemeitir maker the •'Ltm» mils" the ••Nt plus ullr«" of all Cotton Gins, and llir niarrel ol nirclmnical akill sod ingenuily end durability combined, The Gin and *|l«chmrnte will be placed free of aWiKrge lo Q«nre*i Rail, road depot af ail purcbee-r*, end s«ti«fac> tion guaranteed, ar mo anle. A man will accompany each gin and put n up if de. sired, free of charge Teroi* of sale made eaiy. Prica to suit the lime-. . loply lo or address 0. McD. STOLL. Flot rue*, 8. C. Ageat r-Liasmna" Gin, for Ra*iera 8. 0. Tbe Gin c iu be seen »i (hi* office I* Florence, s C June 34, ’86. OharlM A Cairo, Jr., BOOK AND JOB PRINTER —AND— BOOKBUNTDEB, 69 RICHARDSON STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. All kinds of printing, ruling and bind, log dene at low figures and in tea vary best manner. Cslalegu 1 '* »f rcko#'*. col lege* and ehurok aseocialtMU- a i-pecialty. Lawyer*’ Briefs f I per print -4 page for 26 copies O't hoi.^< reh und and repaired. Cash Books, Day Book-. J^iiyuels. ho., made to oidei at abort Order* eo- heiti-d a d satisfaction guaranteed g^r-' i ui *cribe f ir the Catnaat* tFaaz- LY KftajKTjte —Mgbl pages of fr*an reading mattcr-r-the lafcst telegraphic oawa—el*** Urge print Gnly One Dollar a jeer. Normal School Notice. A Normal Institute, under Ibe oh*rg* *f Prof. 8- H. Bear, commencing on If ''pdey, the 80th of August next, will ha held nf Darlington, for twe waeka, far the Colored Teacher*. Tbe rdfcobere end Tmataes*** expected and the Publte terited to attend. By order Board of Examiaora. W. H EVANS. CheirwM/ * July 15, ’86—ft