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THE DARLINGTON NEWS. THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1888. HEXBY T. THOMPSOW, EDITOR: Sewg of the Week. Aufuait it Mid lo b* th« ewiest pUee tfcl* lid* of Cbiesgo in which to iMur* * divoro*. • A h*H itorm *t Ri lgew*y. 8. C.. on Friday night, tor* down fenee* and brok* window* prooaiioaonily, Tb* Enporor oft Gtraany’i condition Ttaniai nnehangad ; h« i* atill hanging b*two*n lit* and dMth. Th* Pr**idrnt hai iigtt*d th* bill pro viding for th* eonitruciioo of a public building at Or***viU«, 8 C. th* Tariff Bill is still th* all importmt tacaanr* bafora tha National Hon** of R*p- r**antattvaa A k*avy tornado i* r*por‘*d in ^rkan- M* last Friday, d*ing mueh dimog* to eropa, traa*. farm building* and stock. Tb* Elliott-Small* contest will probably earn* np far conaiJ*rat*on in th* National Hous* of Riproontativ** about th* 21*t of May. It U rumored that *x-Mayor Court*nay, of Charleston, will oppose Mr. Dibble for tb* Cougreseional nomination in the First Dirtriet. From an* end of the country to the oth er Demoor*tlo convention* are endorsing President Cleveland’* Administration and favoring his renomination. Nm* Stubenville, Ohio, on Sunday last, a train bearing a large oirous was dashed to pieces by a land slide, and several rail- read employees were killed. In the grand court of the Kremlin at Mmoow. Russia, that* is about to be ereot- ed a monument in memory of the late Csar which will ooet 9660.000. A row occurred near Barnwell on Fri- dav among tb* hands of a steam mill, in whisk one man got badly beaten a id out aad sue shot. All parties were colored. The Democracy of Stateburg, Sumter County, have unanimously endorsed th. candidacy of Col. J. J. Dargan for Solid tor of the third judioial district. While we are preparing fer the hot sev ecu. Lake Miehigan Is froseo over for ten mile*, aad It is impossible for vessels to pass through toe upper part of the lake. The Marion Diatriot Conference met in th* Methodist Churoh at Coaway on the 36tb of April and continued in session un til April »th. It was a very suooeMful mooting. Lissio Ingle, a young whit* woman, was haraiag sera stalks iu a fteld near Cnar- lotts, H. C„ on Tuesday. May 2, when her slothes oanght lire She was so badly bsrnod that she lied in a few hours. Tb* nsgross in Lowndes County, Ala., bosoming incensed by the lynching of a murderer, rose up in an iasurreotion against tbs .wbitM last Friday. Several persons have so fhr been killed, Mr. 8. T. McCrary has been elected President of the board sf directors of the Stats Oraags Encampment, which will be hold at Spartanburg from the 9th to tb s 11th of August. Inclusive. Ths Manning aad Clarendon Demoor* tie slabs have unanimously endorse I B. P. Barron for the ofice of Congressman from the Sixth Coagreuional District, and John 8. Wilson for Solicitor of the Third Judi •ial Olvsuit. It Is Impossible to tell whether Blaine is ia tb* Presidential rase; conflicting re ports are going through the country con sersiag his candidacy. He seems to have the strongest hold on the Republican par iy of any of the other candidates. Tho Diocesan Convention of the Episco pal Chnreh in the Stole met in Anderson *a Tuesday, May 1st. The two factions wore unable to come to an agreement on th* ran* question and th* convention ad jouraed next day without reaching any delnit* resul . Charles I. DeUaum, assistant cashier of th* National Park Bank of New York, re- . signed on April 19, and it is now announc su that he is a defaulter and has disap pcared. The officers of the bank admit th* dofalMtion and place the amount lost at |96,000. A charter was died at Topeka, Kan., on Thursday, called “The Farmer’s Federa tion of the Mississippi.” Th* capital stoek is 930,000,000 with 2,000,000 shares at flO each. The charter Is signed by oitiMus of fourteen States and three Ter ritsriss. Ail tho trustees of the Clems*n estate whieh, as will be remembered, was leit to th* State for the purposes of an agricul tarsi college, have signified their inten tion to Mrve, and the board has been or gaaisod permanently with Col. R. W. Simp sea as chairman end Mr. J. E. Wannamak or. Secretary. Two sections of a train oollided near Mount Carmel, Pa., last Saturday night aad caused the explosion of a ear loaded with gunpowder. A small settlement near by was Isvell d to tbe ground and sot o in. Seventeen houses were destroyed eight persons were burned to dMth, while a number ware seriously injured. Nmt Chancellorsville, Va„ on tbe 10th of this month, the ceremonies of unveiling a monument to mark the place where Stonewall Jackson received his mortal wound will tak* place. Tbe eeremonies premiM to bo of an interesting ebaraoter aad large numbers of the admirers of the great Confederate commander arc expect ed to bo present. Char last on seems to be popular with Northerner*. Mr. Pierre Lorillard, the rase here* aad tabasco king, will spend •ext winter bnnting scar there and will make that piaae bis headquarters; Senaier Don Cameron, of Pennsylvania, wishes to msrobaM Kiawah Island and the JVsws and Charter seems to think that tber* is a great weed of a bow hotel for Northern visitors. Mask opposition to th* stock law was exhibited ia the proceedings cf a Trial Justice Court at Smoak’s Cross Roads in Ceiletoa County, on Wednesday, May 2nd. Tbe mm in question was Hk* violation of th* stooklaw, Ona of tb* most prominent mca la that section said that it would tak* th* gevorassoat aad\w*lv* oouatiM to on JMuo this law thoro, aad a serious result is fsarod. There is grMt excitement among tb* Norther* Methodist Mused by th* Madiag *f women delegatM to ta* General Confer- eaeo of New York It ha* bMn proposed te submit the quMtion of admitting th* womsa to th* Annual Confersno* After eoostul days diseuMlon the Conference re fused to admit th* female delegates aad referred th* futnr* eligibility of women I* the auaael eoaftroaea. County, Ohio, *a May 4, j struck a country school bons* aid JohaBowors, aged 12, who was at tho •xplalaiag an example In was Instantly killed, the olec- dowa his apraisod arm aad twoaty The convention of th* Democratic party ia Marion County met at the Court Hons* Monday and elected del«gvM to the State Conveutioo. The primary plan of nom nation was recommended' as to Conn- Judicial, Congressional and St* • offi cers, Tb* ooov*ntioa initruct* I its d*U - gate* to rot* against the nomination of State officers by the cooreotiou of the 27tb of Mar. Ur Teague, of Alkeo, presented Jeffer son Deri*, »ome time sinoe, with a pleet of the first Federal lies capture 1 by Confed eral* tro ips in tue late w;ir, end also a piece of tbe flag staff of Fori Sumter. Mr. Davit, in acknowledgment of the prps- tut, sent Dr. T>ague a button which was one of tbe few made iu Charleston for tbe Confederate Navy. In bi* letter Mr. Da vis paid * high tribatc to the gallantry of tha Hampton Logiou, of which Dr. Teague wm a member. DARLINGTON’S PRIDE. To one familiar with the place and tbe people, “Darlington’d Pride” caD)meaDuothiugelsettiau the Fac tory, and to judge from the credit able showing made iu the last an onal report of the Board of Direc tors, which appeara on our first >age, that “pride” U a very just and reasonable one. Beginning opera tions on a small scale less tbau three years ago, the company has gradu ally enlarged its plant, and increas ed its profits, until, at last, it has been placed on > n excellent footing, and the stockholders have already received several good dividends. Under the guidance of the effici ent and courteous superintendent of the mill, Mr. I. A. Newman, a parly of the stockholders went through tbe building after tbe meet ing on Saturday and examined ail its appointments. The citizen of Darlington who has not bad the pleasure of making snch an inspec tion passes his life in otter ignor ance of this wonderful hive of industry, almost at his very door, in which extensive operations are conducted every day. There is a plaee for everything in tbe massive building, and everything is in its place. Each portion of tbe machin ery is of the very latest design, and contains tbe most modern improve inents, thus rendering the mill capable of tbe maximum amount of power. Tbe system with which the working affairs of the institution are condnoted is truly wonderful; the large crowd of operatives ob serve tbe utmost decorum, escb one plodding awsy steadily at the task which has been assigned to him. Tbe papers of tbe State are filled wit h extravagant articles writ ten in praise of the mills of tbe np country, but for perfect arrange meats, approved appliances, and successful buetu<'sa management, tbe Darlington Mill challenges com parison with any institution of the kind in Sonth Carolina. From the annual report of the Directors we glean the following facts of interest to lhe general pub lie: There are now in operation 8,096 spindles aud 280 looms. It is proposed to increase these to 15,000 spindles aud 400 looms, at a rela lively small cost, by placing the machinery in the basement, for which it is admirably adapted, ant by the erection of additional wings for boiler room, picker room ant engine room. To farther this scheme tbe capital stock has been increased by 178,000, making a to tal ol $250,000, all of whi^h will pro ^bably be readily taken up right here at home by tbe present stock holders. The east wing is to be extended further, and another is to be erected ou the quad rangle formed by the twe present wings, which will ran parallel to them. Another new extension wil adjoin tbe main building ou tbe west, aud will extend from it in the direction of tbe railroad track When all of tbe-e improvements shall have been completed, the building will be utilized to its fall, est capacity, and the Pee Dee Sec tion will have a Factory of which it may well be proud. THE RESULT OF THE CONVENTION.- If there was ever a doubt iu tbe miuds of any as to wh tt would be the reeult of the uusuttled condi tion of our County politics, that doubt was removed by the Conven tion ol Tuesday, which completely “smashed” what was known as the “Darlington ring” and buried it oat of sight forever. It remains to be seen whether the now “ring” will be ot more service to the Ooun ty than tbe old one was. Both par ties contain good men, and they •re both, doubtless, working for what they conceive to be tbe best interests of the Demoeratie party aud of Darlington County. Tbe fa- fare can al me determine whether tbe new party in power will oon dnot itself in such • manner as to escape tbe eensara which, however joatly or nqjastly, was heaped upon the old one. , We are in favor of bolding a primary election for the good r*a- whioh was advanced several titnaa on the fleor of the Conven tion ; namely, because a decided majority of the Democrats in the County prefer a primary. This be ing the ca-o 1 , they ongbt to have it, and if there are evils in the S' stem, as iti euemit-s allege, fliat fact cm only b- bro ig it out by giving it a ful and f>ir trial. The County Convention. Th" Convention was called to or der at 1130 A. M.. on Tnesdiiy, Geo. W. Brown, E-q, Comty Chairman, presiding. The Secre tary of tbe Executive Committee thtn read the order under which the convention had been called, and which set loith specifically the bus iness to be considered. The Coun ty Chairman then addressed the convention briefly, butm appro pnate language on the duties which lay befoie them. T e fwllow- :ing commiitee on credentials was appointed: E. R Melver, J. W. Beasley, J O. Byrd, J. H. Hicks and S. A. Gregg. This committee having ieceived from tbe various Township Chairmen tbe names of the delegates sent from their re spective clubs, reported the follow ing as enti'led to seats in tbe Cc Du ty Convention: ROLL OF DELEGATES. ANTIOCH. J. W. Darie, R. H Boeawell.J.S Coker, H. J. Coker, J. T. Goo<l«on, Matthew Byrd, J. P. Hawkins J. T Howie. BACKSWAMP. P 0. Coggeshalt, Q. E. McCall, H T. Harllee. CARTERSVILLE. II E. C. Fountain, R. F. Humphrey J M. Phillip*, J. F. Ham, R. F. Hid. DARLINGTON. J. E Nettles, J. F. Early. C S McCul lough, •. B. Law. G. M. McCowu, B. W Edwards, S, A. Woods, P. 8. Wild*. J. C. BlHckw«ll. W. F. Dorgsn, A. Manse. J. K. Mclrer. H. T. Thompson, J. J. Ward, W. E. Dargan, J. M. Jama*. EFFINGHAM. B. H. Langston, T. L. Jones, Samuel Lynch W U. Purvia, W. E. McKnight. EBENEZER. J. E. Ward, R. B Hepburn. J. R MoCnwn, 8- I. Blackwell, J - C. Wilaon. FLORENCE. 8. A. Oregg, !• Rnhtbaeher, Wm. Quirk, T. W. Williamsen, P. Buchbeit, J. P. Me Neill, M. L. A. Gardner, James Ale* >, P F. Hatobell, E. Niles, J. E. Pettigrew, E Miller. W. A. Branson, Z. T. Kershaw, E O. Douglass. J. P. Chase. C. W. Lyon. T G. Lemack A A. Csker, B W. Butler. C. 8. Nettles, 46; B. Willismson, 40: E O Woods, 38. Met’sia. W. F. Early, J. E. Petti grew and H. T. Harllee acted as tellers. Messrs. W. F. Early, E. R Melver »ud C. H. Race were al so nominated, but withdrew their natr.es. There being 185 members •I the Convention, and tb" number u^ressery to a choice being, there tore. 93, it was found that on tbe : it si b.dlut nine delegates h id been elected; namely, Messrs. Evans, lowle, Beasley, Coker, Kershaw, lyrd, Scarborough, Price and Mo tnigbt. Mr. J N. Parrott having received tbe next highest vote, on- y seven less than the number nec essary to elect him, was declared the tenth delegate by acclamation. The names of Messrs, J. W. Beas- ey aud E. W. Cannon were placed iu nomination forthe office of Chair man of tbe County Democratic Ex ecutive Committee, and Mr. Beas- y was elected by a vote of 92 to 74. The following were elected mem bers of tbe County Democratic Ex- eentive Committee: Antioch, J. W. Davis; Back Swamp, E. M. Ervin; Cartersville, E. B. Mims; Cypres*, T J. Bell; Darlington, J. F. Early ; Effingham W E. M Knight; Kbenezer, J. E. Ward; Florence, D. U. Hamby; Hartsville, E. W. Cannon ; High Hill, J. N. Parrott; James’ Cross Roads, E. E. Hudson; Leavens wonh, J. W. Ferguson ; Lisbon, Geo Stith; Lydia, W. R. S. Lawson; Mechsuicsville, J. L. Edwards; Palmetto, E R Melver: Philadel phja,C. R. King; Society Hill, HARTSVILLE. J. L. Cnknr, E. W. Cannon, M. I. Oi law, R 8 Kelly, W. 8. McIntosh H. Law, J. G. Johnson, G. M. Kilgore, S Kelly. HIGH HILL. J. F. Garner. N Otom R. F. Howie, John Jordan, W. J. Garner, W. M. Flow er*, G. W. Wilaon. JAMES’ X ROAD. J. D. Askin*. E. T. Hudson, T. J. D. As- kina, S. M. Green, II. E. Brown, John Brown. LEAVENSWORTH. T, P- Rhodes, G. Q. 8. Rhodes, J H Gandy, J. J. Gee, J. C. Garrison. LISBON. W. P. Carter. G. P. Sorrborouih, H. T. Scarborough, 0. W. Gray. L. L. Gray, J. K. Windham, D. C Reynolds. G. W. Stith, M. B. DuBose, A. J, A. Perritt. C. L. Rey nolds, Thos. Plummer, L W. Ham. LYDIA. J. W. Bessley, R. M. Josey, J. R King. T. J. Price L. E. WadfoH. H*B Skinner, W. R. S. Lawson. Elias Re i lick. S. M. Harre'l, A. W, Parrott. MECHANKsVlLLB. . J L. Edward s, E. M. Williamson, D. C. Milling, R. A. Wilds. PALMETTO. M. 8. Ilaynsworth, E. R. Melver, B, F. Williamson. PHILADELPHIA. W. D. Lewi*. W. F. Wilkes. T J. Sant- bury, C. A. Jordan, J F. Suggs, J. Jor dan, J, A. Pipkins, W. J Carter, C R King. Carrigin. E. T. Co- H Race, U. S. Bar- 8001ETY HILL. J. S. McCall. W. A ker, W. C. Wilson, 0. ringtoo, STOKES BRIDGE. J. H. Hicks, J. H. Pate, J. W Terry. J. J, Smith, J. P. Motingo, Jr., C. B. Rhodes. SWIFT CREEK. W. F. Early. H. H Rhoita. O B. Howie, R. N. Howie, I. J. Parrott, Sr Judge Lea, 8. O. Parrott, B. F. James, J. K. Carter. TANS' BAY. G. W. Pettigrew, Dr. E. McLaughlin, J R. Lawrence, Sanders McKenaie. TIM MO’VSVILLE. J O. Byrd, H. D Cook, 8 W.Halchell, L. M. Langston, John MeSween, R Me. Lendon. J. U. Morris, E F. McGill, J. W. Pocd, Walter Vaughn. The report ol the committee hav ing been adopted, tbe roll was call ed, aud the chair then stated that nominations lor President of tbe Convention were in order, where upon Mr 8. A. Gregg’s jame was proposed and there being no othei nomination-, he was unanimously elected by acclamation. Drs. J 6. Byrd ami J. M. Josey were ap pointed to conduct the President to the chair, ou assuming which Mr. Gregg refused to take up the time of the Convention with any elaborate address of thanks, but, at tbe same time, be showed his ap predation ot the honor conferred upon him iu a few graceful remarks Dr. J. O. Byrd aud Col B. W Edwards were elected Vice Piesi dents aud Messrs M. L. A Gardner and J. K. Melver, Secretaries. Tbe chair having announced that the first badness in order was the election of ten delegates to the Slate Convention at Columbia, nomiua- tion* were made and a ballot was held with ths lollowtug result: E. E. Evans, 152 ; R. N, Howie, 140; J. W. Beasley, 122; H J. Co ker, 114; Z. T. Kershaw, 111; J, O. Byrd, 111; George Scarborough, 107; T. J. Price, 100; W. E. Me- Knight, 99; J. N. Parrot, 85; E. M. Griffin, 78; G. W. Pettigrew, 78; G. W. Brown, 66; E. W. Gannon, 64; H. L. Law, 57; J. fl. Pate, 47; H. Evans; Stokes Bridge, T P. King; Swill Creek, B. F. James; Timmonsville, J. O. Byrd; Tans’ Bay, J S McKenzie. Attention bavmg been called to the tact that no provision bad been made toe alternates to the State Convention, Messrs. E. M. Griffin, G. W. Pettigrew, G. W. Brown, E. W. Cannon and H. L. Law, who, in the order named, had received the next highest votes alter the dele gates, were appointed alternates. Tbe chair having aunonuced that the next basinesa in order wa* tbe cousiderat O tof be question whether candidates should be uomiuated by the convention or tbe primary sys tern, Col. Edwards offered tbe fol lowing: Kenoloed, That all nominations for County officers be by primary elvctions, and that the County Ex ecutive Committee be charged with the duty of preparing a plan of holding primary elections, and ot causing the same to be held and declared accordingly; and that such plan shall provide that a ma jority of all votes cast shall be ne cessary tea nomina’ion; provided, that there shall not b" more than two primary ballots for tbe same officers. In support of bis resolution, Co'. Edwards said that this was a gov ernin' nt of the people, aud that what they wanted they ought to have, and should have; the people of Darlington want primaries, and they ought to have them. The true Democratic form of government i* the one where every man is made to te"l that he has a share in it and any government *hich seeks to lake away that privilege is turn ply committing su act of usnrpt tion. The convention plan is j quasi-wai method, aud while it. at one time, suited the existing condi- liou of things, its day of usefulness has passed, and tne primary meth od* is the one best cal ulated at this time to meet our wants. Considerable disenssion on the resolution was then engaged in by Messrs. B. W. Edwards, E. R. Mc- iver, J. W. Beasley, J. E. Petti grew, Z. T. Kershaw, S. 1. Black- well and others. Mr. Keishaw thought that the election should be decided by a mere plurality, as in his opinion, tbe effort t > secure a majority of tbe votes cast before declaring any particular man the nominee of the parte, might neces sitatefour < r five different elections; he offered an amendment h sup port of this view, but it was over- wheltuiugly defeated. Col. Melver thought that all the details of the electioa should be left to tbe Exec utive Committee, and that they should uot be hampered by the proviso : rohibitiug more than two ballots for any officer. The Colonel offered an amendment in support of ihjs view, b: t he too was “snow ed under.” The question as to the adoption of the resolutions being then, put, they were passed by a very large majority. There being no fuither business the Convention then adjourned. you all know that in every busi ness in order to have success there mast be a head—*ome one to su perintend. The person who can do this successfully aud at tbe same time win tbe esteem aud confidence, the sympathy and good wishes ot the people over whom hs is ca led to exeicise authority is fortunate, and must have a most accurate knowledge ef human nature Most of all there must be iu his heart a full share of the milk ol human kindness. Such a man you have had the good foitune to be asso ciated with ever since this mill was founded. It has been his gcsnl for tune to retain your good will, aud now that he is going to leave, you regret his going. You wish him well, and as a memento of your good will you present him with this handsome watch, so that he in turn may remember yon In all the trials incident to his responsible work among yon he has retained your es teem. Capt. Newman, in the name of yonr friends, the employees of this mill, I take pleasure in presenting you with this watch. Be assured that with the gift you carry with you their best wishes, their lasting esteem and regard” Capt. Newman said: “My dear friends, I am taken by surprise, but most happily so. When 1 look at this watch which you have go kind ly presented to me, I will uot only be able to tell the lime ot day but I will, each hour, be reminded of your kindness. The occasion is both a pleasant aud a sad one; pleasant beca'ise it g ves proof of your kind thoughts of me ; sad be cause we part forever. Through out my service here I have never forgotten your interests, remember ng at the same time the interests ot the Company. Whatever suc cess has been achieved, has been largely due to your faithfuluess iu the discharge of your duty, there by helping me to do mine. I can not say 'good bye;’ that is too sad a word. I say farewell, in tbe hope that we will meet again in that place where there is no more part ing. “1 wish that each and every one of you may pass a long, useful ami happy life.” At the conclusion of those re marks, Miss Alethia Pierce present ed Capt. Newman wita a bouquet, aud Miss Sallie Mixon presented a bouquet to Mrs. Newman, who. with her daughters, had been invil ed by the President to be present. The watcb, a very handsome one of solid gold, has inscribed ou the in ner face, “Presented to I. A. New man by the employe's of the Dar lington Manufacturing Company, as a token of esteem, May 5* h, 1888.” The initials “I. A. 3.” appear on the outer cover in this gift every employee of the mill lias a abate, each little child having added his or her mile to swell the g' neral fund. Washington Letter. (From Our Regular C'>rre8|>onJent.) Presidi ut Cleveland has the lisp py faculty of making good appoint incuts. His lat'-et populir hit in this lint* was (he nO'iimat'oii. "I Mr Melville Fuller, the eminent Chicago lawyer, tor O icf Ju-.tic« ot the United States. Tim ap poiutiucnt is universally conceded to be an excelien on", even the Republican* join in praising Mr. Cleveland (or the g<od judgment shown in making the selection. He will be promptly confitmed by the Senate, a. d il is ptobab e that the vote will tie unanimous. Mr. Fuller has always been a consistent Democrat. He *as a delegate to the democratic national conventions ol 1864, 1878,1876, aud 1880. The President has been anxious to give him an office ever since the beginning of his adminis tration, aud ha* offered him sue cessively the positions of Sol cttor General, now tilled by Mr Jeuks; tbe Civil Service Commissioncrsbip, which Mr. Oberly accepted; the Pacific Rail'oad Commissiouership, to which Mr. Littler was afterward appointed,and tbe Inter StaleCom merce Cotnmissionersbip, which Hon. W. R. Morrison aft rward re cetved. He declined all of them, bat tho last and greatest he has ac Ceptcd. Had a foreigner stepped into the Senate Chamber on Tuesday last he would doubtless have been of tbe opinion that tbe civil war was in full blast. The occasion was the delivery of a spet-ch by Senator In galls of Kansas, m reply to one by Senator Yoorhees of Indiana made made last week. Mr. Ingalls reiterated his attack of some weeks ago ou Gens. Hancoc< and Mut'lell an, pitched into the South in a much more reckless manner than be ditl when the war whs actually going on ; and finally made a vi cious personal attack ou Senator Voori ees, making all sorts ofuu founded ciiarges against that gen days, it is their enstotn logo at tlemsu’s conduct during the war. nee to their homes, but o i this oc 1 The unfortunate part of (be af- casiou they lingered in groups fair wan that Mr. Yoorhees became around tbe principal entrance to so maddened by tbe«-e attacks that the building, wjth an air of expec- j he allowed himself to be goaded in to using language unsuitable to the Chamber of the United States Sen- True Worth is Rewarded (Reported for the Newt) On Saturday afternoon the sig nal whistle sounded for the ending of the week’s work at the Factory The busy wheels came to a stand atill and theoper tives came troop ing down the stairw t vs. Ou other The President has been compel! ed, in tbe interest of tbe public, to put his veto upon quite a number ot small bills of late. it is thought that tbe Blair Edu cational bill is dead, ao tar as the present session ot Cougresa is con cerned. The Senate Committee on Inter- State Cotumerte have decided to report nu entirely new bill, to take tbe platv ol the present interstate commerce law. A bill has been introduced in the Senate to increase the pensions of soldiers and sailors who contracted icart disease in the service, and one ia the House, giving a pen sion to all soldiers or sailors who served 90 day s aud over, at the rate of one cent per month for each day ot actual set vioe Should this last bill become a law, it is eatimated that it would require 1,500 extra clerks tor one year to make np tbe rolls, etc., which would be absolute ly necessary. Tbe House committee on Terri tories are trying to get the com mittee on Rules to report a resolu tion prjviding for an evening session of tne House on Monday, to consider the bill organizing the Territory ot Oskaloosa The pass age of this bill is considered some what doubtful at this time. Evidently the Republicans of the Senate would like to see tbe House in another dead-lock. Tbe direct tax bill, which wasthecanse of the recent trouble, has been hitched on as an amendment to the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, which will prob.tbly pass the Senate. A Jewish Rabbi. Wearing his Silk Hat. Prays tor the Senators. Washington, April 24 —Tbe Senators present this morning when Mr. Ingalls rapped them lo ord«-r were somewh t surprised to see standing before them in I he place usually occupied by the Chaplain of tbeSeuate a little black-whiskered man who had neglected to remove his bat He wore a long black cost aud a white cravat, and looked very miuiMcrisl all except the hat. It was at first supposed that be bud forgotten to remove il, but when the Senators arose he started in to ask tbe blessing without an covering his bead By his side stood Dr. Butler, tbe regular chap lain of the Senate, who did not seem to be at all surprised at tbfe petsoual appearance ol his friend. The man with the hat on was Dr H. Pereira Mendes, a Jewi.«h rabbi of New York. It is uot the custom ot rabbies to uucover their heads when offering prayer, and, so Dr Mendes did uot do it even in tbe presence ol tbe Uni' ed Stales Sen ate. Tbia is the second inst tuoe, prob ably, in th" history of > he Govern meut—certain! > within the last bal century— when a Jew has offeree prayer iu the Senate. His jTrayer was as follows: “Our Father in heaven, aggrand iZ'-d su I h llo*ed lie Thy great name on this earth. I stand before Thee, a son of the deathless nice which batu seen tne tuigh i st pow ers of old grow, pio-per, a«d die. In the midst of the chosen ones of this young nation 1 hutnldy be seech Thee to guide their otuisels that they may luriher the world work of tliis p ople, to accomplish which Thou didst call it into ex istence. This wot Id work we un derstand to tie that it snail labor with the rest *d humanity, Thy Children and our tirotln-rs, to make this earth of ours one vast temple w herein the song ot bum-tn happi ness sha I be msnkind’s psalm of life, because all Thy children live as Thuu hath willed, doing justly, lovingmercy , and walking humbly before Tnee. It Thou didst call Thy chosen nation Thy servant, is uot also this great nation Thy servant, if it helps to raise humani ty upward and nearer to Thee f Thy chosen people found i s earth lask in carrying to the whole world Thy law and Thy words If this nation finds its earth task in show ing mankind the administration of human government iu accordance with that law, shall it not attain a crown ol lasting glory f 1 beseech Thee, therefore, that these men. Th, children, may be guided by justice aud girdled by righteousness, aud may they help to make the les son ofihe history of tbe country, to teach that human government is a failure unless hallowed by fear of Thee. And whet the day shall com* when Thou wilt bidRache to stay weeping and the heart ol Zion Chickens and Eggs. Db. S. J. WELSH, of Monroe N. O., sells the flues! fowls and* eggs that can be found in the South from nine rarities. Writs him ior prices. May 10,—2m. BUCK! BUCK! We no* have on banil and ready f or n | ( mm , Folly eq inl lo tboat made I* Columbia or alaawhere in the Stole. Our prie* i ( $8 a Thousand, AT THE KILN, which iaailaato'l about half * mil* wait tt tba Town of Darlington. Tho** deeiriag to purebnae should giro us a call, n* o* guarantee that our brick will gife-perftet eaiiefaetiou. A. C. SPAIN A CO May 9, ’88-tf Tax Notice. Office of tbs Mayor, ) Darlington, S.C., Apbil 26, ’88. j Notice is hereby given that tb* Town Taxes for the current year will be received by tbe Town Clerk rom this date, until May 12ih, after which date tbe t»ook* will be closed. By order J. C. WILLCOX, At teat : Mayor. J. K. McIYER, Clerk, (L. b.) tancy on their faces. A casual ob server might have thought that they were interested in the ball playing which was enjoyed by some of the younger men and toys: hat soo'i the President, Capt. W. C. Coker, together with the Secretary, Mr. J. T. Bristow, Mr. J. J. Ward, Mr. I. A. Newman and a few others', came out ot the office and walked toward* the crowd. * On reaching tbe doorway, Cipt 1 Coker came forward and said that he had invited Mr; Ward to speak Sojwrmten.tfut^ ^ iS^LST^.^ ^ ate. Tbe provocation waa gieat, but all good Democrats would have preferred that Mr. Voorheea bad re mamed iiniierturbable. if Mr. In galls anil the Republican party can afford U go into the present impor- taut Presidential campaign with these old aud exploded arguments of a quarter of a century ago, the D.-mncrata need not object. As for the latter, they pro|K>sc making tbe fight ou tbe issues ot to day her __ shall leap with joy because herchiL dren are being restored to her— when war shall cease aud arbitra- t on be tbe world’s law, and earth shill be filed with kuowledde ol Thee as tbe waters cover the sea; aye, when the day of tudgment shall come for tbe nations to staud before Thee, may this people say that the world work of the United States wHa to make tbe world uni ted nations, united to Thee in love and duty, nuited to each other in universal peace, universal brother hood, universal happiness the ideals which Thou has given humanity in the inspired words of the prophets. “They are one, and Thy name is one. May this nation’s world woik wh-n done, be declared by Thee well done. Therefore, we earnestly implore Thee to bless, atrengthen, and enlighten tbe President of the Uniun and of the councils here and in all the States. Grant then the spirit of wisdom aud understanding, the spirit of counsel aud of might, the spirit of knowledge, a id the fsarol Thee, Amen.” No Farmer Hhoald be Without It. GO TO FOR bike Lave ui Gingku. WELCH & EABON FAMILY meats, 1 85, 87 Meeting, and 117 Market Streali, Charleston, S. C. INVITE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOW ING Col Loaf Sugar. 14} Ibe. for 9l : Grane Uted Sugar 16} lb* for $1 ; Confrciinner’i Sugar 16} lb* for $1 : White Bi. C. Suger 17 lb* for $1 ; Ligbl Brown Sugar 19 lb* for f| ; Good Brown Sugar 20 P»* for 91 i 2-lb Tomiloee 90 e*o<« * dot*n ; 8-lb Te miioee 9110 oeutn a doien ; Good Oignn $1 for • box of 50. The** *r* but a few of Ibn many oil mo tion* we nrr eonatanlly offering and bou>e- keepers wilt find it greatly to ibeir odran- i»gH in eend for * copy of our Mnnihly Pric* L<*< and oonault il siwayn. No ebarg* for paekiftg or drnvag*. Got tt, ’87—tf gin* Bull! Stair Seeds! A CHOICE LOT. THE FINEST EVER BROUGDT DARLINGTON. Just purchased at the great auction sale# In NEW YORK for th*- IDA RX,I3Sra-TOISr trade, to be sold at the very lowent prices; almoet given away, -by — IVY. TVIanne March 22, ’88. To Planters and Mill I Men of DARLINGTON. Your especial attention is iuvitri] to the celebrated Boss PreHses. Variable Feed Saw Mills, Straight| Line Engines, New Eva Boilera/ and Shafting, Pulleys, <£c. manufactured by tbe Liddell Co., of I Charlotte, N C., for which 1 •■] State agent, and upon which 1 am prepared to make close estimate*. Van Winkle, Pratt and Winahipj cotton gins; Corbin Disc HarrovU Planet. Jr, Horae Cultivaton;) Thomas Imperial Hay Rakes, Goi- ton Planters, Ac. Deeriug one Mil two-horse mowers, binders, Mil light reapers. Wind mills erectei| and fitting same a specialty. [ mates furnished ou brick makiaf] and wood working maehinery. Write to W. H. GIBBES, Jf„ Columbia, S. 0. or R C Commander, agent for Dm| liagtou Co, Cartersville, S. C. them sinoe the iustitatiou wss first pat in operation. Mr. ward said: voters has been born aud his grown up. It is to these that the Dem ioc ratio rapport. appeals for celebrated Mr. Jas. A. Peterkin, of Fort Motte, is now ou sate at tbe Book Store, where it oaa be bad for the ram of fifty cent*. Uuu’i Ptlus k * < At tiu old atoad oa PEA RLE SIRS AT. Mann* bu jail retarned from tb*K*rh>| wher* b* wm appointed epeoinl e|** ( i THE NEW YORK STOCK RXCHAKei1| PRIVATE STOCK PURI RYR WHISKEY, A* fine * brand o* bae ever be** britJ 1 I o Darlington Hn ie alia agent for REDMOND’S CORN WHISKEY. Sep 29, ’87. GOTO McCall’s FOR CALICOS, LAWNS AND GINGHAMS. Horse Shoeing* H L. GARLAND, of Ljdi*. ■laiioa aa a nh*of of b#r *** lf ,i ibrotif bfttit the Cittiity* defirt* R I ^ tieetkel bo will bo ia Dariiagto* »■ dap aad Taeoday *f aeory w**«, ba found at iba bUokawhb •J' 0 ?. . Mr. Dart McCullough’*. ** P**’ 1 '!, ^ when he will attend factor ily to all work •atrastod hi . April 8, -88.