Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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iC* * • *• - THE DARLINGTON NEWS, pUBUIBU* •VMTTHUMDAY MORNING HENRY T. THOMPSON. * PROPRIETY*. f ER*S-I* Per Abrbbi In Adrian*. Oaa 3qa» r <, *r«t insertion ••••••••••••••• $1.00, On* Sqnnre, Monnd inMrtion 6ft, gvcrj •obMqant insertion • ••••••eo ••••••••• . VV| Contreot ndrertisementsinserted upon the a0 «t reesonnWe terns. MerriRfe Notieee end Obituaries, not ediaf si* Hoes, inserted free. •xeeedii DARLINGTON NEWS. ••FOR t'R PRINCIPLE I. PRINCIPLE—RIGHT 18 RIOBT—YESTERDAY, TO-DAY. TO-MORROW, FOREVER. VOL. XIV. NO 22. DARLINGTON, .8 Oo THURSDAY, MAY 31. 1888. WHOLE NO 698. Insomni* Coni, vagrant sleep, and close tbs lid. Open tbs oasket of my thought; Cove, tmaot. come when then art bid, ^Ml 1st thyself be oaught. far lonely is the night, and still; And save my own, no breath I hear, No other mind, no other will, Nor heart nor hand is near. Thy waywardness what prayer ean movel On crepe, ornameuts nst thou hy any lure bo brought T art thou thou like woman' That only oomee unsought f A Dream of Beauty Realised. (Columbia Registor.) Id all respects tbe entertainment given at the Opera House list nigh was tbe most successful presented in Colombia by local talent in yean Every seat in tbe lower portion of the house wss occupied, and rarely if ever has that anditoriom been filled with an audience so thoroughly representative of Co lombian intelligence and culture. From beginning to end tbe in terest of the audience was unflag giog and its approval constant, and applause was liberally and deser vedly bestowed. Annonnoed as an M Arti8t’s Dream” the entertainment wss iu fact a presentation of real beauty grace and loveliness ansurpasst'd by soy ideal vision that ever visited artist or anyone in sleeping or wak mg moments. The curtain rose opoo a scene of beauty seldom seen “on this or any other stage.” Tbe stage set is an •rtiot’o utudio, aiouod three sides of which massive frames are ranged, within which are djscovered five living works of ait toe like of which none of the “old ma«<ers” or new ones either could hope to equal with the brash. Lathes fair, in antique costumes, which, like the old gold which mounts a beautiful gem, made tbe grace and loveliness of which they were tbe setting more evident it possible tbau when seen in tbe garb of nowadays; gallant gentieiueu, with gartered knee and sword at aide, and attired in sucb habiliments as gr ced tbe salons of Louia XIV; and iu the midst of all an artist, himself not the least artis: ic part of the acene. Tbe gronps in tbe different pic tures were arranged as follows, oouimeooing at the left: First pictare—M ss Bettis Raw lins an i Mr. A. W. Ra>. Second—Mias Maggie Smith and Nr. Ed. Seibeis. Third—Outre—Miss Bessie War* ing, Miss Priscilla Littlefield, Miss Hennie Price, Messrs. Al. Walker and Joe K. Alston. Fourth—Miss Virginia Lee Mo Master, Messrs. John Seibeis, and Sam McGowan. Fifth—Mias Lilah Talley, Messrs. Oddj Capers and W. H. Darby. The characters in each picture were gronped mutt artistically and there was no movement of any par ticipant to break tbe spell which imagination threw round the scene and made for the moment nature seem art, and living men and wo men couuterteit presentments. Mr. Lawson D. Melton, as tbe artist, took the part most capably and rendered effectively tbe song, “Tbe Old Oaken Backet.” The artist, as artists will, you know, fails asleep and bis dream that his pictarss awsken to lite and the characters step from the frames and dance a minuet is pleasantly presented to tbe spectator. To the weird and peculiar music which seems alone fitting to th6 minuet its stately measures and intricate figures are trod with pro oision and grace that is the ver poetry of motion. The oostnmes of the ladies merit diacription, which with mental fear and trembling tbe scribe has essay- od below: Mias Maggie Smith wore an ele gant costume of blue velvet, en trains, baby neck, short sleeves; ornaments, pearls and diamonds, the oostame was kindly loaned by descendanta of the well known Van Buren family. Mira Lilah Talley was attired in no exquisite oostume of dead rose velvet, en train*, Medici collar of real Doehesse lace; ornament?, diamonds. Miss Betty Rawlins appeared in an ashen of roses brocaded velvet dress of u ye olden time,” round neck, embroidered bertha; trimmed with antique fringe; only orna ments antique gold jewelry. Mian Pnscills Littlefield wore a charming oostnme of pearl gray moire antlqoe allk, baby neck and sleevelesa, with bertha of same. This was also i Van Buren dress. Mias Annie Sloan was noticeable la a oostume of Mack silk embioid- ered with red, with white laoe bertha Of foint Upplique lace; orna- menta diamonds and' pearls. This dress waa seat on from Richmond ior the oeonaioo. no doubt haviug been long ago the garb of some F. F. V. Mien Beanie Waring wore a beau- tifhl oostume of rad brocaded silk ■«H» with Mack velvet waist, Doobeaao Uma trimmings; ornn- SSh-ji niers ot yell diamonds. Miss Hennie P^|ce looked lovely in a handsome oorAume ot magenta silk brocaded in black, en train* ; round neck and sleeveless, trimmed with point lace; ornaments pearls. All the ladies wore tbeir hair la Pompadour and powdered, ant adorned with ostrich tips. Following the conclusion ot tbe “Artist’s Dream,” on which the audience insisted oo having the curtain rang np once after the scene was over, tbe Visaoska chil dren agreeably filled an interlude with marvellous music on piano and violin to come from such ju venile performers. Next on the programme came the “LivingStatuary,” which was given as below: 1. Guardian Angel—Misses. Ella Einard, Agnes Seibeis aud Zena Talley. 2. Decision of Paris—Juno, Miss Stitt Harris; Minerva, Miss Zena Talley; Venns, Miss Ella Einard. 3. Faith, Hope aud Charity—Miss Harri?, Charity; Miss Einard, Hope; Miss Tally, Faith; Miss Agues Seibeis, Charity child. 4. Fame, Peace and Love, by Misses Harris, Einard and Talley. 5. Sleeping Beamy, Mr. Mortimer Glover tbe “Beauty;” Mr. Perry Beattie, Guardian Enigbt. Tbe next number on tbe pro gramme was a song by Mr. Hern don Moore in which bis magnificent base voice was shown to advantage. To an encore he responded effective ly with the “The Warrior Bold.” It is indeed a treat to listen to Mr. Moore’s singing at any time. “The Lochinvar Ball” which con cluded the entertainment was uni que and pleasing. Mrs. Byrd Miller read with good effect the Scottish >oem, the characters in which were epresented on the stage as follows: Bride, Miss Maggie Smith; “the craven groom,” Mr. Joe E. Alston; father and Mother of the bride, Mr. Lawson D. Melton and Miss Annie Sloan; Lochinvar, Mr. WMI Jarber; dancers iu highland cos tume “by tbe company,” to which Misses Helen Jackson and Susie Gulick, and Mr. J. Wilson Gibbes were added. The costumes were very taking and the highland dance executed with chic and the tale of the stolen wide acted without w< rda. This concluded the entertainment whic i was most satisfactory ;hroughout. Great credit is due ;he two ladies by whose persever- ug efforts aud unflagging zeal the success of the affair was made pos< sible. Mrs. W. H. Tal.'ey aud Mrs. L A. Seibeis certainly merit the thanks of the Columbia public for woviding so pleasant and enjoya- )le an entertainment, aud it is gra tifying to know that a considerable sum will be realized for the object or which it was gotten up—the lenefltof the Darlington Episcopal jhurch and th« Church of tbe Good Shepherd of this city. miwr. ollaater was Jasper’s Comrade. (AtUnta Weakly Journal.) About tbe time the war cloud between the mother country and the colonies was assuming propor tions, there were two young men attending school in Loudon. They were sons of Henry, Earl of Aber deen, whose ca«tle stood near Glas cow, Scotland, and tbeir warlike spirit was deeply stirred at tbe irnggles and persecutions of the colonies. Henry Gray, the eldest of tbe two boys, was but eighteen, while his brother was two years younger. As soon as the opening guns of tbe war were fired the two young men were seized with an uncon trollable desire to lend their aid to the weaker side in tbe struggle, and leaving their school duties be- lind them, embarked for America. For a time Henry and James were swallowed up iq the stirring scenes being enacted about them, snd are seeu no more nntil that eventful day in the history of the revtmitioo, when the storming of Tort Moutrie occurred. It was in the month of July, 1776 and amid the beat and dust of the >attle, three figures were coospio nous for their reckless disregard iu their desire to keep the folds of the : ag fluttering upon tbe ramparts. One of these young men was Lieut. Henry Gray, the eldest of the two brothers, another was James Gray, bis brother, who wss an ensign in tbe armv, and the third was a young soldier who was known as Jasper. A shot from the enemy’s boats tore away the flag which was im mediately replaced by ensign Gray. Hardly had ita folds fluttered oucq and again in the breese when a sec ond shot from the same gun pierc ed the brave young ensign and he fell severely wounded. Jasper sprang forward and catch ing the flag from the hands of his bleeding comrade, once more re placed it on tbe ramparts. Hardly had the dangerons feat been accomplished when he, too, fell wounded beside tbe daring young ensign. Lieutenant ing colon, Gray eaaght the fall- wben he, too, was wounded, it was thought mortally. AfU'r the battle tbe young en sign, James Gray, and tbe private. Jasper, soon recovered and enterea once again into service. Not with Henry. He Isy confined bis bed two years from the effects of the wound received at Fort Monltrie. Ensign Gray and Jasper became firm friends, as indeed they bad been before, but nothing more is seen of them nntil October, 1779, dating tbe memorable fight about Savannah. Tbe young ensign had been pro moted to the rank of lieutenant, while the private Jasper was a ser geant. The color-bearer of tbe South Carolina tioops was shot down at the same time that the Georgia ensign met his death. Lientenant Gray and Sergeant Jasper, who were fighting side by side, raised tbe fallen colors and bore them bravely to the front. Tbe lieutenant was mortally wound ed and fell in the trenches with his flag beneath him, dyed in bis life’s blood Tbe story of Jasper’s fall is too well known to need repetition. Lientenant Henry Gray wbo was wounded at Fort Moultrie eventu ally recovered, but never entered tbe service again on account of his wound which had left him a crip ple. He married in Charleston be- for tbe cl sc of tbe war a lady de scended from the Hugenots. He entered the profession of the law and became a politician of no toriety in Charleston, nniversally esteemed for his many noble traits of character. He was the father of twelve child ren, and died in 1826. One of his daughters, Mrs. Wil son, aftorwurds moved to Atlanta, where she died iu 1880, at the age of seventy-three years. Yesterday afternoon a Journal reporter enjojed a very pleasant conversation of an hoar with a daughter of Mrs. Wilson and a granddaughter of Lientenant Hen ry Gray, one of Jasper’s friends and comrades. The lady is living on Powers street and is Mrs. Steele, wife of Mr. William Steele, book keeper for George W. Scott k Co. She related many pleasing ind ents in tae life of her grandfather and his brother, who fell alongside the daring Jasper. Among othe r relies, Mrs. Steele ias a battered picture of her grand father, which was at onetime in duced in a golden frame that was removed by tbe Union soldiers dar ing tbe last war, and tbe picture thrown into the yard. On the back of this picture is written, “Lieut. Henry Gray, of S. C. Continental Line, army of the revolution; paint ed by a British officer from life in 1776.” Uuderneatli this appears from bis son the following: “The above named officer was attached to the fleet commanded by Admiral Sir Peter Parker, at Fort Sullivan, since called Fort Moultrie.” The picture, although more than a bandied years old, is still well preserved, notwithstanding the fact that it has gone through two wars. The reporter also saw a portrait of Mrs. Sb ele’s great-grandmother, and a scrap book made op in 1826. Coming down to a more recent date he enjoyed the pleasure of meeting a lusty younty baby, tbe son of Mrs. Steele’s sou wbo is liv ing iu Atlauta. The baby, like his grandmother, bears a striking fam ily resemblance to Lientenant Hen ry Gray. Owrjeb department iampplied with ever facility necessary to enable M ts esmpsls betk astoprlee and quality sf srsrk, with seer those sf the eitise, and ws guaranies satis faction in every particularercharge aethlag for our work. We are alwaye prepared la •II orders at short asties far Bleaks, Bi) Heads, Letter Heads, Cards, Head Bills Posters. Circulars, Pamphlets, As. All job work must he paid for Oash on Delivery. Woods & Woods Are Yon Skeptics! ? If so, we will convince you that Acker’s English Remedy for the Inngs is superior to all other pre- parations, and is a postive core for all Throat and Lung troubles, Croup, Whooping Cough and Colds. We guarantee the preparation and will give you a simple bottle free. At Dr. John A. Boyd’s Drug Store. A Compliment to the Kan, an Honor to the Town. The Democratic State Convention in Columbia last week nnanimonaly elected our townsmen, Mr. C. A. Woods, a delegate at large from the State of Sontb Carolina to the National Democratic Convention to meet in St. Louis, Mo., on June 5th, next. The honor was unsought by him and Is in itself a high compli ment to one who has never yet en tered the field of politics and who is known throughont the State only as a man of business, character and ability through his business. He stands the peer, at least, of either of tbe delegates from his State and is one wbo will reflect credit upon the State which delegates him as Pea her representative.- i Dee Index. Caution to Mothers- Every mother is esotioned against giving her cl^ild laudanum or paregoric: it creates an annator- al craving for stimnlants which kills, the mind or tbs child. Aek* eFs Baby Soother la specially pre pared to benefit children and cure their pains. It ia harmless and contains no Opium or Morphine. Sold by Dr. J. A. Boyd. THEIR STOCK OF Spring and Summer Goods rfnd now have it ready fot inspection; THIS stock: EMBRACES A FULL ASSORTMENT OF EVERYTHING HANDLED BY THE FIRM. THE LINE OF Embracing all the Novelties in Worsted Goods, White Goods, &c., has received their special attention and the ladies of Darlington County will find both pleasure and profit, in inspecting the many beautiful arti cles now on exhibition at their March 29, 1888. John K. If cl ver, DEALER IN HOUSE EUEHISHIlSrO 0-00JDS, DF’Xjn.ivi-rxm.B, Hardware, Wooden and Willow-ware, Glass-ware,Grockery and tin-wnre Window Shades, Cornice Poles, Matting, Carpeting, Pictures, Mouldings, Ac, Ac. A. LUTE OF Staple ' and Fancy C3-F.OaEE.IES HAS BEEN ADDED. isu TJie Patronage of the Public is Solicited. “«* LATEST ENTERPRISE. A HARNESS STORE CON TAINING ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS /> HdLXESS, BOTH DOUBLE ABD mX^TG-LES, Colars, plow-bridles, riding bridles, &c., &c., by McCullough & Blackwell. Any portion of harness, however small, always kept on sale. and supplied promptly. A FIRST-CLASS SADDLER HAS JUST HIKEE TO CONDUCT THIS ENTERPRISE. Save money by calling on them- A Harvest Field For 3 A 6 XX 13 XT "ST IQ XX » GA NSON & BROOM. BUYING FOR CASH-SELLING FOR CASH! Getting Bargains, -«• •«- Giving Bargains. > ' That is the magic power that is fast tearing asunder the shaeklee o f High Picres and consecrates a new epoch in the Drj Goods trade. Cold blooded «a> t* helium profits—75 per cent, will not do, when the cooditiou of the noon- try and the scarcity of money requires that every dollar should, if possi blc, do double duty. We secure bargains anywhere and everywhere ; whether from tbe Auctioneer, the Assignee, the overstocked Mauufke- turer, or tbe ueedy Jobber—it matters not since they are Bargains. Hones we oiler a line of Hats, 1,600 in all, of almost every kind, for men, youtke and children, at 25 per cent, below first cost. We bought them at 35 oents on the dollar. Next it is a Manafactnrer’s Stock of Shoes ; some in broken lota bat all genuine Bargains We sell as we buy, aud don’t ask »125 for n shoe we can sell forfl. 120 pairs ladies’ flue peb grain flexible shoes that cost first tl 40; our paioe is $1.25. A splendid button Doogoln goat sol id sole shoe for $1.50, worth $2. Sixty pair Men’s Gaiters worth $2, now for II 40 Space forbids mention of our New and lovely Hue of Dress Goods Lawns and Piques, but we are prepared to say a word about Notions and Hosiery. Every nickle buys a great deal in this Bargain Hoaae. 5 cents will buy 3 papers of pius. 5ernts will buy 3 pocket Handkerchief. 5 oents will buy 2 papers of ueedles. 5 cents will buy a pair of ladies’ hose. 5 cents will buy 3 balls sewing thread. 10 cents will buy as much as 25 cents will at most plaoea. Notwithstanding we hare bad a most gratifying Sprig trade thos far, we mast do better; better for onr patrons and onrselves. Have faith to come and see for yourselves. Very Respectful! GANSON & BROOM. April 13, ’88. CALI BOSENBMBG'Sl THE CHEAPEST Place in Town for k ine Dress Goods, Goods, -- Notions, Boots, Shoes and Hats, Wines, Liquors, and CIGARS.