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. ■ THE DARLINGTON NEWS. THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 1888. HEART T. THOMPSON. EDITOR. MR. D4RGAN ON CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. It lit announced that the Hon. George W. Dargan, the Congress man from the Sixth Congressional District-, bits prepared a speech ou the subject of Civil Service Reform, which he proposes to deliver as soon as the discussion of that questiou comes up before Congress. As a prominent member of the commit- tee on Civrl Service Reform in the Honse, and as one who has mas tered this great question of the day, it is peculiarly appiopriate that he should be the cbampiou of a doc trine which it is the duty of the Democratic party to uphold, first, because it is pledged to uphold it; secondly, because policy demands that the pledge be redeemed; but above all, l>ecaase the doctrine it self is sound and will prevail in the end despite the bitt r fight which is being made against i . In this, as in all of the other great public questions of the day, as will be at oi.ce seen from an inspection of bis congressional career, Mr. Dargan is exactly right. With a deep con viction that his cause Is just, aud possessiug a discerning, cultivated and logical mind aud fine elocntiou ary powers, wo predict that his speech ou this great issue will do ss much to advance the cause as any other one thing which trans pires daring the present session of Congress. That the party is pledged to the support of this |>olicy is beyond doubt. The agitation for a reform of the civil service commenced dur ing General Grant’s first adminis tration. Toward the close of that administration the Democratic National Convention at Baltimore on 9th July, 1872, said in its plat form :. The cml ler vine of the government hae be come a mere iustrunient of partiaan t/ranoj and persona 1 umoilion, and an object of eelfitb greed It ia a scandal snd repr oacb upon free inctitutions, and breed, a dt-moraliiation dangerouc to the perpetuity of republican government. We therefore regard a lb'rough r^orm of tue civil cervioc as one of Ibe uirat pressing, necessities of tb hour; that honesty, eapaeily and fidelity constitute the only valid c'uius to public employment; that the office* of the Government cease to be a matter of arbitrary favoritism aud patron age, and that publie elation ehall become again a poet of h< nor. At Bt. Louis on 27th June, 1876, the Democracy adopted the plat form upon which it elected Samuel J. Tilden to)tho presidency, and in which it said: Reform ie oeeeaiary ia the eivil eerviee. Experience proves that effieient, ecou omi- eal conduct of the governmental businese ia not possible if its eivil service be tub jeel to change at every eleetioa, be a prise fought for at the ballot box, be a brief re ward of Party teal, instead of poet* of signed fo honor assigned proved eompeteney. and held for fidelity in the public employ ; that the diepensing of patronage should ■either be a tax upon the lime of all our public man, nor the instrument of their ambition. Here, again, promises, falsified ia the performaaoe, attest that t he party ia power ean work out no praotical or salutary reform. TheDemocraticOonveution which met in Cincinnati in 1880 pledged the party anew to ‘‘general and thoroogh reform of the Civil Ser- ▼ice,”aud Cleveland was nomiua led for the presidency ou a plat-, form which declared for “honest Civil Service Reform.” Cleveland’s policy when Gover nor of New York, and his positive promise, approved aud guaranteed by the Democratic party, that the great duty he would take upon himself, if elected to the presidency would be the reformation of the public service, coupled with the fact that the pereoual record of Blaiue was most vile, accomp lished the election of our president. To the best of bis ability has he carried out these pled, ges, braving public aeusure, unjust charges, and the cries of ‘‘Turn the rascals out," which assailed him ou every side. If the Democratic par ty refuses to aid him iu the effort which he is making, the same mo tive which brought to our side the independent, or ‘“Mugwump,” vote in 1884, will lake it away iu 1888, and without that vote we oaonot hope for success. The great opportunity ot the Democratic party lies in the abol ishment of the “spoils system,” an i if they accomplish this difficult on- dertakiug they will ensure their Mioeas for many years to come. With bis keeu powers ot percep tion the president fully realist s tills, and is doiug his utmost to ac- complisb it. Ad honor to one who stands ready to uphold him, beset as he is on all sides by clamorous and discooted office-seekers and politicians! Tbe opposition to Civil Service Reform arises iu the majority- of esses from a desire to see a “dean •weep* made of all the Republican office-holders, and the opponent* of the principle do uot attempt to cou- cod the tact that this is tbe cause of their disaatiMlactiotj. That the doctrine of Civil Service Reform is indeed the very (-oum'.est which can be advocated, is a prop osition which is almost beyond the reach of argument. When Dominated for governor of New York, Mr. Cleveland said ou 7th Octobei, 18S2, in bis letter to the commilte of the Democratic State Convention: Bubordiotlrt in publie place* chould be selected end reUiued for their efficiooey *nd not beotuie they may be used to ec- complisb pxrtisxD ends. The peopl' here • right to demand here. •* In case* of private employment, that their money be paid to those who will render tbe best ser vice in return and that the appointment to and tenure of such p'aces iliouM depend upon ability and merit. * * * It it well for our couutrr and for the purifloa- tion of politic*, that the pcop'e, at limes lutly roused to danger, remind their lea ders that party methols should be aome- thing more than a means used to answer the purposes of those who profit by poli tical occupation. Tbe import* ice of wise statesmanship in the management of publie affair*, cannot, I think, be overeeiimated. 1 am convinced, however, that the perplex ities and the myetcry often surrounding the adniinietratlon of atnte concerns grow, ia a great meuoure, out of an attempt to •erre p irtisan euda rather than tbe welfare of the oitizen Mr. Buller, one of the Demo cratic NCnators Irom South Caro lina, on 25tb D -comber, 1882, while engaged iu a debate iu the Senate, said: When it comee to a great queat.on of this kind I am not a Southern man I hope I represent the peopfe.of this coun- try in desiring the improvement of its civil service; audit is not a question of Southern Den ocrat or Northern Republi can, or Northern Democrat or Southern Kepublioan. It risrs high above that, in my humble judgment, differiug, as I do, with great regret, from the diatinguiahe t senutor from Indiana. As compared with the improvement of the civil service of this government, I say to tbe senator at a representative in part of the state of South Carolina, I will give up every office in tbe departmenta in Washington and I will go before my people aud sustain my self upon that position. Btaud op for the right, Mr. Dar. gan ; throughout Darlinglou Conn ty, the Sixth Congressional District, aud, in fact, the whole State of South Carolina, the people will watch with interest for your trium phant vindication of a principal which must aud will prevail. DEAR OLD SOCIETY HILL Who will uot feel proud as he roads to-day the report furnished by our enterprising correspondent of the improvement which is taking place at dear old Societ y Hill f In the erection of new and sub stantial dwelling*, schools, and churches, and in the repairing aud improvement ot old oues, the town gives evidence of a decided waking up; and we cannot but indulge tbe hope that she may be returning to the condition of her youth, a sea son still fresh in tbe memory a of tbe present generation, when she was famous throughout tbe length and breadth ot Sooth Carolina for her advancement in literature, science, agriculture, the arts, and all those elements which contributed to makeup a reflued, elegant, and hospitable oomtnnuiiy of “tbe olden time.” Agents are being cent Booth to boy all these claims from thosi* who are willing to Hell. There is a move- un-nt ou foot to have a bill passed doting Ibe present session to pay this class ot claims, and the gener al impression is that it will suc ceed. Mr Dibble, wbau cos ulted ou the sit'j c, said he hail heard that certain p.ur.' s *«-n* wi.uug t«* |»ay 25 i>i*4 ovutcusn for tit#'*** cisims, but. Its would .m!*i-e ihose wh i are no iu ainkilute want of tbe money at Hi# tiuse to hoi I off for the prea tut. In his optmou a measure will pass to pay these claims in fall. He says he has no positive infor- mation on tbe subject, but this is merely his personal opiuion. formed from what he has heard aud obsei v- ed concerning this matter. She Puts Her Head In a Lion’s Mouth. London, February 4.—At the conclusion of the performance at Lowry’s Music Hall, in Dublin, last night, Mile Seuide, oue of the per formers. placed her bead iu a lion’s mouth for the purpose of having her photograph taken iu that post lion. A sodden flash ef light caus ed tbe beast to close his jaws and be retired growling to the corner of bis cage dragging his helpless vie tim with him. Then be shook the girl riclently, tearing her bare bre at with his claws. The attend ants at once sprang towards tbe cage aud attacked tbe lion with in us, and finally succeed d iu beat ing him off. Mile Seoido was re moved to her lodgings and medi cal aid summoned. Her neck, sho liters aud breast are terribly lacerated, but she is still alive. Washington Letter. (From Our Regular Correspoadent.) Washington, Fob. 7th, ’88 Aspiring statesmen have show ered tarff bills to the* number of three hundred upon the Ways end Me ms Com mi ttee. Bull the astute member, whose duty it is to pre sent these measures, will find little trouble iu s-paratiug the wheat from tbe chaff Although the proposition to re duco letter postage to oue cent had its fate sealed for the time by an adverse Senate report, the subject, like Bsnquo’s ghost, “will uot down” More penny postage bills are beiug prepared and will be in troduced and voted npou again during this Congress. It is probable that tbe fires of partisan strife will soon blaze fierce ly forth in the House over the White Lowry election contest from Indiana. Tbe Democratic majority of the Committee on elections have agreed to a report, recommending the unseating ot White, on .the ground that he failded to become naturalized within the time speci fied by the law—he being a native of Scotland. The Committee furth er recommended that the seat be de clared vacant, as there was no le gal election. Should the Republicans lose tbe seat, which is almost certain in the event of a new election, that party would be unable to control tbe In diana delegation, and thus would lose their power to elect a President ot the United Stales, if tbe elec tiou should be thrown upop the House. They have but oue majori ty ot tbe vote by the States. From such a standpoint, this contest as sumes national importance aud w II be oue of the great eveuts of the session. Cash for Cottoa Claims (Special Dispatch to the News aud Courlar.) Washington, Feb 5.—Special: Since the passage of the direct tax bill by the Senate there has been quite a boom in Southern claims among speculators. A syndicate has been formed to purchase all cotton claims at 25 per ceut cash. A Walking Contagion- New Yohk, February 4.—A. M. Bradinh, a book canvasser, walked into the Polyebnic Hospital in Third avenue tu-day to be treated for a skin eruption He was found to be suffering from smallpox in an advanced stage. He said that he had contracted it in a Bowery lodg ing bouse, to which the disease had been brongbt from Brooklyn. Dur ing the ten days he has been sick Bradish baa visited hundreds of business houses iu this city. The health authorities have instituted a general vacciuating raid. State News. Shepherd Rad cliff, colored, died near Summerville last week iu the HGth year of bis age. Rev T. C. Whailiug, of Cheraw, has received a call to the Presby tenau Church at Florence. Willie Ellis, a white boy about six years of age, fell into a well iu Charleston ou Saturday aud was instantly killed. Mr. O. F. R. Drayton, of tbe Ai ken Recorder, oue of tbe most distin. guisbed editors iu the State, died of pneumonia on Tuesday. Mr. Anbury H. Perkins, county commissioner ot Lancaster Comity, better known at thistimeas “Green Goods Perkins,” has resigned his office. Tbe two workmen who were in jured by the fall'.ug of a wall of the Charleston jail last week are both better and it is uow hoped that they will recover entirely. A new daily paper, “The World,” will be started in Charleston next week; making, in all, three dalles in tbe city. At a meeting ot the State Agri cultural and Mechanical Society held in Columbia last week, impor tant arrangements were-made for the next State Fair. A shock of earthquake is report ed to have been ielt iu Georgetown at about seveu o’clock on the even ing of the 1st lust. The Southern States bid fair to gain tbe supremacy of ail other sections iu the broad field of manu facturing. The number of looms aud spipdles has bee u doubled since 1880, while their increase in South Carolina is almost unparalled. By a fine piece of detective work, tbe burglars who have been syste matically robbiug tbe people of Charleston during tbe fall aud win ter were caught last week. The gang is composed of several of the most desperate villians iu the State. All of them are negroes. Two negroes were murdered in Newberry ou the 1st iost. Oue was foud dead iu his bed, aud the corpse of the other was discovered in the woods, a short distance from the public road. A party sus pected of one of the crimes has al ready been arrested. Ou Thursday night last Mr. Ben jamin A. Ross, of Greenville Coun ty, while sick iu bed, was shot aud killed by some unknown assassin. He had at one time been iu the revenue service, and it is thought that bis tragic eud is due to some enemy whom he made during that period. It is highly probable that an eu- ermpment of the entire State mili tia will be held at some convenient point in tbe State during the com ing summer. The respective merits of Greenville and Mt. Pleasant near Charleston, as satiable sites for the location of tbe camp are now being urged. A certificate of charter has been issued to the Oheraw Land and Itn provement Company, of which Mr. W. C. McCreigbt is president and Mr. W. S Jackson secretary and treasurer. The capital stock is $3,- 000, (of which fifty per cent has been paid in,) and may be increas ed to $25,000. The general purpose of.the corporators is to erect a ho tel, store-honeei and other build- iugs. A combined effort, which bids fair to meet with success, baa been made to revive interest in the Grange in this State. At the an nual meeting held iu Colombia last week, Mr. VV. K. Thompson was elect* d worthy Master to ancoeed Mr. James N.jLipscomb, and a very interesting report was read in re gard to the condition of tbe order. The new Board cf Agriculture held its first me* ting iu Columbia last week. G*n. Johnson Hagoed was elected Chairman, and stand ing committees were appointed to look after the varied and extensive interest* which come under the im mediate supervision of the body. A State immigration agent was also appointed, as well as fish patrols; it will be the dnty of the tatter to prevent illegal fishing in tne wa ters of the Pee-Dee River and its tributaries. On tbe night of Jan. 24th two young men named O’Brien and Mosely became involved iu a diffi culty in the streets of Charleston, wbeu Mosely fired at O’Brien, but missed him, the ball accidentally striking bis brother, Mr. W. H. O’Brieu, who was standing near by. It was thought at first that tbe wound d man would recover, but an unexpected change for tbe worse set iu suddenly on Friday night which resulted fatal j. Mose ly has been arrested and lodged n jail to await bis trial. The News ot the Week. A strong effort is being made to bgpre the next National Democra tic Convention held in San Fran* cisco Speaker Carlisle has recovered from his recent severe illness and he resumed the gavel in tbe na tional House of Representatives on Mcnday. Tbe Northern travel to Florida is nnusnally large this season, tbe famous vestibule cars as well as all tbe ordinary trains beiug filled to ovet flowing. The House of Representatives has decided in favor of White, tbe Republican member from Indiana, whose seat was contest* d on the ground that he was tola natural ized citizen of tbe UuLed S ales. President Cleveland and his wife will vi-it Jacksonville, Florida, on Washington’s Birthdi.v. As he has ouly that day to spare, notice has been given that it will be impossi ble for him to stop off at any of tbe towns along tbe mate. Th*- r-vent cold weather at th North aud Northwest has had the eff-ct of directing attention to the South as a place of residence. The Virginia commissioner of agricul ture says that he receives every day many letters from well-to-do farmers of the Northwest making inquiries about lauds in Virginia. Governor Gordon baa commoted the sentence of Eliza Randall, who was to have beeu hanged in Clay County on Frioay, to imprison ment for life. Eliza Randall mur dered her father, killing him with an -xe. All the details of the crime were of the bloodthirsty descrip tion, and not one woid of extenua tion was urged iu her behalf. Pul* lie sentiment against tbe inflic ion of capital punishment ou a woman was what saved her from the gal lows. —Ti e State House at Albany, N. Y., which w s completed a year or two ago, was regarded as tbe handsomest building of the kind in the United States. vVitbin tbe List few days many serious movements have been discovered in the stone of the grand arch ; all ot the main ribs of the vault have split, and many of the stones have cracked clear through. The whole ceiling is in a dangerous condition and the time mast soon come when it will fall without waruiog. Ot lat years tbe manufacture of lard from cotton seed has grown to be a tremendious industry, and as a c msequeuce the price ot seed has advanced from ten to tw<-nty cents a bushel. At the same time, how ever, the price of hog lard has de creased by about two-thirds, aud the rich manufactures of that com modify throughout the North and We>t uow have a bill before C n gress to prohibit the manufacture of lard from cottou seed, ou the ground that when mixed with bog lard it is ao adulteration. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, '.ores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chap ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- iaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale by Willcox & Co. Final Notice. Notice i« hereby given to all concerned, that on the 16th day of March next, I will file my Float Account in the offioc of the Probate Court for tbe ‘Couaty of Darling ton, aa Execntor of the last Will and Tea* (ament of Henrietta M. Rogers, aid apply for a final discharge as eueh. F. M. ROGERS, Exeeuior. Feb 9,’88-1 m * HIM TO IWI! —THE— SCOTTISH LAND MOKTOAGK COMPAN IBS Will make loans on Cotton Planta tions in sums ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Apply to E. KEITH DARGAN. Feb. 9, ’88—2t Notice. All persons indebted to the estate ot B. P. Byrd are requested to set tle at once, and persons having claims against the estate are re- qaested to present them for pay ment. J. N. GARNER. Jan. 31, 88—3t Adm’r. For Sale. Wc wilt offer for aale, oa Friday Feb ruary 10tb., at tbe teeideaee of tbe late E. J. Lide, in SpringTtlie: One Piano, cne Ward robe, one Sewing machine. Table*. Bureau* and other furniture. MISSES L. & M. LIDE. Feb. 2,—tf. Town Tax Notice. Office of the Mayor, t Darlington, S. C.. Jan. 26, ’88 j Tax payers of the Town of Dar lington are hereby notified, that re turns of personal property, subject to taxation for the current year, wili be received by tbe Town Clerk from this date until February 20th, 1888. By order of the Council. J. C. WILLCOX, Attest: Mayor. J. K. McIveb, Clerk. Notice of Partnership, A Limited Partnerebip has t hie dar been formed between C. B. Edward*, J. E. Nor- meat an I J. L Coker, under the firm name of Edward* & Normeot, on the lidlowing teruia; J L. Coker ie to put into tbe cap ital stock of tbe firm Five Thousand Dol lars, a» special partner for the term of five years from tbi* date. Tbe firm will conduct a general merchandise business in th* town of Darlington, S. O. C B. EDWARDS, J. E NoRMENT, • . J. L COKER. January 1. ’88—fit A Good Time Coming G* H. jA.T Lamar, - - - - S. Desires to inform his friends and tbe public geuerally that be is hear ty stocked, aud tbe burden is still increasing), with GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, H A. HARDWARE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, including tbs> DAISY AND DIXIE PLOWS, Ac., Ac. He has, In fset, everything generally found in a first-class country store, and be will take especial pleasure and care in furnishing With anything they may need to further their bauineits interest*, bap. piuess or welfare, at the lowest possible rates ; and for cash, will sell at • ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. He has also opened a Blacksmith and Woodshop Where Mr. J. M. Best will always be foond at the forge, operating oa all kinds of work relating to plows, carts, wagons and baggie- 1 , including painting aud trimiuiug in the neatest styles, gaarameeing satisfaction in all things. Look’ after your best interest by calling to see brm. January 26, ’88. McCtTLJLOU GH A.3ST1D BLACKWELL Now have on hand for the fall trade the largest and best lot of wagons buggies and harness which they have ever brought out The ery best Colnmbns and Cincinnati buggies. We desire to eal speeia att ntion to our light three-quarter Columbus buggies. w^Q-onsrs White Hickory wagons, one and two horse, light and oeary we axles, thimble skeans HARNESS. The largest and best stock of double and single harness in town; flno weight colors and colots and collar-pads. our motto is, “We are not to be undersold.” All we ask is that eaato. mers call and ascertain our prices before purchasing elsewhere. August 25,1887. Final Notice. The nn'torstgaeii will file hie final ac count and apply to the Judge of Probate for Darlington County, for Letters Diemis- sory; on tbe ](>th of Februai y next, a* Executor of tbe last Will and Te-tammt of R. A. D. Scarborough, lateof sai l County, dec ••**<. EDWARD L. GRAY, Esrcuior. Jan. 17. ’8»-4t For Sale. Fifty (50) acres of land, two and a half miles from the town of Tim- monsville, formerly the pro|>erty of M. B. Timmons. * For terms apply to J. F. EARLY. Dec. 22, ’87—tf Ternaa Cash With Order. Stovrs shipped from factory including 30 pienes. Aflat top $16. Nc. 7, Cecil Stove forf!). oven 16x17, weight 220 Ibe. A’FUt Top $22. No. 8 Cook Stove for $12, oven 17x18, weigh' 280 the. Warranted to give perfect satisfaction. J. D. RATTERREE, Chester S. 0. April 7, ’86 ly The attention of the public ic called to fact that 1 have rented that desirable stand oa tbe Public Square occupied until recently by A Hausmann. where I am pre pared to supply tb* trade with • cbeice line of Groceries and Liqnnrs. Give ire a call. HENRY HEN MG. Dec 29, '87. M £ $ M ROCERY, PEARLE - - - - STREET SILT, SALT, SALT. Just received at the Enf< rpri-t' Grocery 200 Sacks Suit which we offer •* 90 cents per Sack. H IR ID W .A. IR E — .A. IsTID - Agricultural Implements. CONFECTIONERY, CIGARS — AND — T 41 B ./ C C0. MB STABLE ALMIODATM OFFICE OF DAL1NGTON, 8. C., Jan. 23.1888. September 15, 87 The Very Highest Cash Price Paid For COTTON. A. S WHITE, Manager. T HE FOLLOWING ACT 18 PUBLISH ED in accordance with Section 3j An Act to alM0 unimproved land* which have net been on tbe tax book* aince 1876 to be lilted without penally. Section 1. Bo it enacted by tbe Senate and Houa* of Represent.tives of lb* State of South Carolina, now met and ciltiag in General Assembly, and by tbe authority of the same. That in nil eases wbera unim proved land which bos been upon the tax books siace the ritcal year commencing November 1, 1887, and which mo not on the forfeited list, shall at any time before tbe lei dar of October, 1888, be returned to the County Auditor for taxation, lb* (aid Auditor be. and ia hereby instructed, to assess the lame and to enter it upon tb* duplicate of th* ficcal year commencing November 1, 1887, with tb* simple taxcc of that year. Section 2 That all such lands as may be returned to tbe Auditor fur taxation be tween tbe first day of Oelobrr, 1888, end tbe firm day of October, 1889, shall be as- Mimed and charged with lb* aimple taxes ef tbe two fiscal year* commencing, re- cpeetiscly, on tbe first day of November, 1887, and tbe firct day of November, 1888. Sections That a* soon as practicable a ter the passage of thieAct, the Comptrol ler General is directed tc furnish a copy, of the same to each Auditor ia the State, aad th* Auditor! are required to pablich the earn* in each ef their County paper*, one* a week for three monthe during th* year 1888, aad far th* earn* oeriod of lime daring the year 1889 ; and tb* coot of each ublieatiou ehall be paid by th* County reaearer, upon the order of th* Ceanty Commissioners, cut of tho ordinary county tax last collected. Approved December 19, 1887. H. E. C. FOUNTAIN. Auditor Dartingtoa Co. Jan. M, ’87—fim THE People of Darlington THE PUBLIC GENERALLY Are respectfully invited to call and inapect my stock of goods before con clndiog their purchases. I have laid in the largast and most oarefnlly selected stock I have eve* carried, having bought iu large quantities, thereby securing the lowest possible prices, I propose to give this advantage to all who faTor me with their patronage. 1 desire to call special attention to my Gt els’ Furnishing Departme at Having built and nicely fitted up a large roa .n for tbe purpose of sbowinff to advantage tbe large stock of Boys’, Yon W, and Men’s Clothing and Hats. My lineV Dress Goods, Notions, Staple Dry Goods, Boots and Bhoss Harness, Tranks and Valise a, Harness, Orooksry, Tin and Wood-wars is larger than usual. Groceries in quantities sold at Charleston prices. My stock is too numeronn to mention every thing. Come sad ask fcr what yon want. No pains will be spared to show goods. Respcctfally, J. FRANK. EARLY, mi