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THE DARLINGTON NEWS. mmmKmBBS&s=== sssamBtBSS THURSDAY, JAN. 17,188*. ITEMS. ioottba to bringing Si tfcto week intbn Darlington Bar hat Mb. John K. Melrar to ‘Htma- tog" for a Rich mood grocery esub- Htent Dm. Lanoey to painting aud kal aoBining hto boom on Pearl* Street. FBSD Da ocas, colored, to erect lag a neat cottage in tbe “Sooth Sod. 9 Mb. T. J. Cook to erecting a cot* tafe on Broad Street, joat below |l. C. O. Wiilimua’. Mr. W. H I^wieiii-c, tbe new CuBMty Auditor, took eimrgeofbto dice ou Monday. 0.8. Nkttlxs, Rmj., retained on Mouday tioui a biiel visit to PlorMa and Cuba. Mb. Williaa Rice baa mo red to Da< ling ton, and will live with bia brother) R» v. J. A. Kiev. Law blank* of all kind* are to befoand at the Book Store; liens, bond*, moitgagrs, titles, Ac. Don’t forget tbe areeting of tax- mis era to consider tbe Graded School question on Saturday next Thbbb is eouF'iderable ulk of organising a “Bacbe<oi’s Mutnal Aid and Piotective Association” in tbe Town. Thb eb»rt*r for tbe Darlington Land and Improvement Oompsny baa arrived and operations nave been begun. RxT. W. A. Gnerry will preaeh nt the Rpisoopal Chapel on Sunday evening next at half past seven o’clock. Pbbmdknt Cleveland has ap K ved the Act to oonatrnct a road n Florence to tbe National Cemetety. Caft. Floyd to hanling lumber lor t he erect on ot another cottage on one of bia lota near the Baptist Cbntch. It to remored that the survey of the Uarteville Railroad, which is to ran from Bartsville to Doves, will be begun this week. TBB cheapest stationery of all ktada cat. be purchased at the Book Store; pspet, envelopes, peas, ink, pcneils, Ac., Ac. Mb. Tboa. J. Gibson, a repreaeu- tative ot tbe Columbia Oil Mill*, was iu Town last week buying up cotton seed. THB stockholders of the Dar lington Agricultural and Mechani cal Fair Company will meet at tbe Coart House on Tuesday Jan 22. Mb. J. H. Schmid left for Co lumbia on Monday, where be will enter the stock business with Messrs. MuCaflerty and Couder. THB wind blew in a terrific man- n*there on Wednesday of last week, the day ot tbe bigeycloue in Pcnn-y ivauia. MBCCBS. George and William Bandera, ot Sumter County, have been on a visit to tbeir broiber-iu law, Mr. W.M. Hay ns won h. Thk mauy friends of Capt. J. C. Black well wi;l regr *t to learn that he tosnfteiiug from a very severe attack ot rheumatism. Mb. H. A. Brunson has been elected president ot tbe Euphrsd'ao Society, of tbe Sooth Caioliua Col lege, and Mr. J. D. Hast, secretary. THK services of the Week of Prayer last week were of a very interesting nature, and were well attended throughout. W. E. Jambs and A. Weinberg have been elected delegates to the Grand Lodge, K. of P.. and D. D. Rvansand I. Leweutbal, alternates. . Come down with yonr nickle every time for the “Nickle Ante” cigar. Tbs finest smoke in crea tion nt Dr. John A. Boyd’s. RlV. Mr. Rice, tke new Metho dist pastor, moved into tbe parsou> age recently, and was giveu a “pound party” by his congregation on that occasion. - Mb. W. R. Dargsn killed three a s recently weighing respectively , 410 snd 305 pounds; an aver age weight of over 441 pounds. Bow is that, Greenville t Db B.C. Norment, Capt. J. E Bees and Mr. Lucas McIntosh have been apiminted members of tbe Board of Pension Examine)s for Darlington County. AT n reoent meeting of the Town Con noil it was decided to cancel two of tbs five bands issued by tbe Town for 41,000 each for the pnr- post cf boring the Artesian well. A OOxrutTB account of the work done at tbe Experimental Station during the past year will be pub lished in the next issne of Thk Mbwb. Rxy. Mr. Mnuday has been “bold- fertk” to Cberaw. TbeCberaw Jfsporfsr does not seem to be pleas oi with the methods of the rover- wavo signal was hoist- and, as u>nal verifird. The to be invariably in its prophecias about Thbbb is n movement on foot on the part of tbs vsrions secret Ot> ders in town to build n Lodge Hall for tbi ir common ose with tbe as- •»*i ik e of ibe Building and Loan Associotiuu. ! My Sice I The sweet- 11 delicions smoke over offered to tbe pnblto is without doubt tbe “Niekto Ante” Cigar, 41 Dr. John A. Boyd’s. Thb street luidge in front of tbe Bank of Dnrlingum to iu a rapid state of deeay, while that immedi ately opposite Mr. G. 8. McOul- tonga’s residenoe is in not much better condition. Saobambnto, OaL, has passed an ordinance making it onlawfal for any person under 17 years of age to smoke cigsretts within the city limits. What a blessing such a law would be to Darlington, 8. C.! Col. C M. Patrick, the head of tbe Uo form Rank, K. of P., iu South Carolina will inspect Rogers Division at tbeir Armory to mor row (Piiday) afternoon at three o’clock. Mb. Broom baa moved to the flbttage recently occupied by Mr. J. Roatnberg, tbe latter having moved some time age to Mr. W. J Early’s n<-w bouse on Florence Stieet. “Damt,” Mr. J. M. James’ hand some pointer gave birth to six fine puppies reo«-iitly. They are beau tiful little animals, of the vety fins est stock, and the whole lot was soon bought ap by “the boys” at fancy figures. All of tbs Trial Justices for Darlington County whose terms ex pired at the close of the year have been reappoiated by the Governor. The nomination of Mr. E. W. Lloyd, of Florence, was, however, rejected by the Senate. Thb Gainey String Baud are busy practising every night for s concert which they will give shorts ly. Several new instrnments have been added to tbe baud, and the organisation is in a prosperous con dition. Maj. J. J. Lncas, of Society Hill, has been appointed to carry tbe Electoral vote of tbe State on to Washington. The place to always much sought after, as it results iu a very pleabant trip, and we con gratulate our tiiend on bis success. AN entertainment was given at tbs residenoe of Mr. 8. M. Harrell J Mr. J. N. Garner’s old place) on fridav night last. Several yonng men were present from Darlington and report that they had a fine time. Mbs. M. A; Ellis baa removed her dress making establishment to the bouse on Pearie Street lately occupied by Rev. H. G Scudday, and to now prepared to serve her old friends and customers in a more satisfactory manner than ever. Thb New* and Courier of the 10th lust, says: Mr. Mclver William sou, the leading met chant of Dove’s, and one of the strongest advnca'es of tbe new conuty of Florence, i* st the Cbailestou Hotel ouaalioil tiip to “ti we.” The Uniform Rank, K. of P. have decided to attend tlx anim.xl meeting of the Grand L dge iu Columbia next month, and aienow dr lliug op tor the occasion in or der that they may do credit t<> Dar liagtoo. While Mr. John W. Harrington was driving home on bia wagon on Friday afternoon, a sack of oat a on which he waa aitting slipped fiom the wagon and threw him «o the ground bn ukiug bis right r-houhler blade. The accident, while pain- lul, ia not regarded as serious. Mb. John S. Scott, of Mara Bluff, who, it will be remembered, was recently appointed by the Russian Agi icultnral bureau to aaaiat in establishing an experiment!! cot ton farm in southern Russia, left last week lor New York, where be will take passage for Europe. Tuesday was the last day for the payment ofStabi and bounty taxes. . i be taxes bave been ooi lected well this year, tbe books of the County Treasurer showing that ov«r three bundled more re ceipts were issued than for the last yesr. The list of those who subscribed to the American Farmer through this office daring the past mom h has been accidently mislaid, and all such subscribers are r. quested to communicate with ns at once and send in their names again. Remember that the introductory and exchange period for tebooi books will expire on the last day in this mouth. Those des ring to purchase are advised to call at the Book Store at ojee, before the books are raised to the standard n tail price. Thk sale of the Rosenberg stock was began on Saturday, and daring that day ami Moi day tbe store was crowded with customers. Salt-s were suspended however on Tues day morning for twenty days, pend ing an offer of compromise * bich Mr. Rosenberg has made to his creditors. • AT a meeting of tbe Darlington Guards held on Monday night, s committee of one was appointed to ounfer with th < Lodge and endeavor to rant a portion of the new build ing which they are to erect shortly on Mr. John Siskron’s kt This building will ha of brisk, snd will be three stori-'a in height AT the snuoal meet og of the stockholders of the Bank of Dar~ liugtun, held recently, the fellow- j leg Directors ware elected for tbe •useing veer: Messrs. J. L. Coker, W. O. Coker, R. W. Boyd, J J, Wstd, B. R. Mclver, C. B. Ed wards and Bright WilllMMoa. At a meeting of the Directors held last sight, MgJ J. L. Coker wis re- electro Presidmc. The Best and Cheapest Mules- Messrs. McCullough, Blankwell A Go., wish toaonouuce that they bave ou band tbe cheapest and best stock ot mules which is to lie found within the borders of Dar lington Comity. The stock hav ing been can fully selected in the West by one whom every farmer in Darlington recognifc&t as s good jndge, they guarantee the Tost thorough satisfaction to their pa- tioua A second car-load ot fine males to expected oa Saturday next. AFTER an active business career of nearly half a oentnry, Mr. A. Naohman, tbe oldest merchant in Darlington, has retired. His stock of goods hss bet-n sold to Me srs Bland A Humphries, who will oou* duet tbeir business at Mr. Nach man’s old stand, ou the south cor ner of Cashua Street and tbe Pub lic Square. The Presbyterian Dime Entertaiu- ment. Owing to a heavy pressure of other matter, ao interesting account wbtob had been prepared for ns of tbe Dime Entertainment given at the reaidenee of Mr. L. E. William sou last week, for tbe benefit of the Presbyterian Paiaonsge, waa nuv avoidably omitted. Suffice it to say now tbat the entertainment was a success iu every respect, and a neat sum was realized. A Chinese Catechism. V e have received an extremely interesting volnme (tbat ia, it look* interesting) from the Rev. (lamp- deu G. DnBose, a member of tbe Darlington Presbyterian Church, now a missionary iu Shanghai, China, iu the shape of “Tbe Cate chism of the Three Religions, 9 com piled in the Chinese language by the distingoiahed clergyman just named. The first five thousand copies of the work having been quickly exhausted, a second edi tion is being issued by tbe Mission ?rees at Shanghai. The Products ot a Darlington Mill Sent to Florida The Gisning, Milling and Fertil izer Company are branching out Dating the week they have filled a flat order lor fertilizers sent them from Anderson, and another which came all the way from Florida. So it will be seei tbat Darlington’s enterprises are beginning to be re cognized abroad as well as at home. Tbe Company now offer a flue lot of fertilizeis, at tbe very beat mar ket prices, and prospective pur chasers would do well to call ou them speedily. They have already disposed cf ovei 1,500 tons of fer tilizers during the present season. Unclaimed Letters Tbe following is tbe list of nit- claimed letters rrmainiug in the p<»*toffice at Dailiugion for the »>ek ending Saturday, January 5, 1880. Person-! calling tor then: will pease mention the fact that they were advertised: MEN’S LIST. Lowon Alexander, J. W. Davis, Dr. Davis, Preston Garrison, J. W. Osins, P. Y. Hardee, Carolina Hol ly, Sain’! J. Jackson, Ben W. Mc- Da-.e, Stephen A. Morris, R. V. Malpass, W. D. Moedy, Walters Peters, Molls Perkins, S. P. Him- iuoiik, W. A. Te in pier, C. A Tay lor, L. White, Mis* Siller McCul- lum. Jail Ilirds. The jail is again filling op. The following prisoners are now await ing trial at the March term ot the Court: Ned Stewart. Venus Neel and Sandy Blakeley,Tbarged with assault and battery; William Gee, and William Sweeney, burglary and larceny; William Scott and L'-uis Wiilis, murder, Caleb Light ly and Robert Taylor, grand lar ceny; Robert H. Adams and Sharper Terrill, misdemeanor; Hazelton Hubbert, housebreaking; Allen Green and Bill Young, steal- ins from the person; Wallace Brown and Wilkes Howard, lar ceny ; Sam Kay, robbery. James Stubs, Jones Brearley and Dudley Plato are serving thirty day sen tences from the trial juntioe courts. Ad of these prisoners are colon d with tbe exception of Robert H. Adams. A Worthy Citizen of Darlington Pass es Away. The many friends of Capt. A. 8. Mims throughout the County will be pained to learn of the death of that estimable gentlemen, which occurred at bis home at Lamar on Thursday morning, January lOtb, at 12 o’clock Capt. Mims was bora aod reared in Darlington County, and at the time of hto death was about fifty seven years old. By his energy and* thrift be accumulated a comfortable property in hie life time. He served gallantly as an officer of tbe Confederate army, and was, in every sense; a brave soldier and a good citizen. He was elected a member of tbe County Democratic Executive Committee in 1876, and fora number of years rendered important service to tbat body, nutil (ailing health compell ed him to retire from public life. The deceased was very highly es teemed throogbout the County, and be will be sadly missed m the im mediate community in which be passed the whole of his useful life. He had been in very feeble health for a long time, and death came to him as a relief from bis sufferings. The remains wete interred at New man Kwamp Church on Friday last. Capt. Mims leavee a wife and two married t daughters. Mrs. Hamer F. Witoon- MAsaasB iveev vm ce w married ^ daughters, i Reynold^ and Mrs. T. Florence Sties, Bazaar- The Baaasrtor tbe benflt «»f tbe Ftoreuen Rifles which takrs piece next Wednesday and Tburedsy, tbe 23rd and jl4th iiists.. promis-g to lie one ol tbe finest Hffairs of the kind tbat h.is ever occurred in that town. Tne best endeavors of tbe ladiea of tbe town have been put forth to make it such, and a grand suo.era to antioipaied. Amongst the most Interesting features of the Bazaar will be a oom|>eutive drill between a picked squad of the Rifles and a sqnad of ten young ladies who have been drilled iu tbe regular Upton's toctics, and are armed with light guns and equip ment*. Aa for as is known, tin se young ladiea have attained a de gree of orofficieucy that will put the “boy>” to their “tro op#” to beat them. There will atoo be individ ual competition# betWi-eu tbe mem lera of the Rifles, for priz a d between the young ladn-# for a prize. It i# understood that there are to be some other very important, features connected with this Bazaar that the management ore keeping secret, preferring to sunwise the visitors. In the matter of decora tions, the Rifles are indebted to the great kindness ol tbe Darlington Guards, who sogeneroulv donated most of tbe valuable tents and oth er decorations used by them at their late Fair. The admission will be ten cent*, but for those who uY.sire to take a chance at the beantitul goid watch that is to be given away to the hold er of the lucky card, I he admission will be 25 cents. It to ho|ied that the public will lend a helping hand in reinoviD4 the heavy debt tbat has been hang ing over the Rifles for several years by attending their entertaiumen'. ASHLAND. —Fine weather for farmers to begin work. Messrs. Thos. J. and Finly Coffey ol Boone, N. C. are here with thir ty-six fine horses and male*. They expect to leave for Bisbopville soon. —The school at Pleasant Grove numbers 48 pupils, with accessions every week. —Mr. Meadows, tbe horse doctor, taught a class at Mr. J. B. King’s last week. —Mr. W. V, Moore left last Fri day to locate in Western North Carolina to engage in the mercan tile business. —There to a machine near Blokes Bridge that seems to be bent ou the extermination of tbe oauion family. The appropriate name of the machine is, or should be “Rough on dogs.” J faithful worker, and tbe conntv a j true and patriotic citizen. He leaves a bean.strict* n wife and two daughters, both <»f whom are manied. Bv ddig*nee, (wraever auce an-l (-lose attention to bmd ness be had Mocumnlnted a hand some prop r.y, uoiisi.stiug chiefly of VMluable to 1 estate, and he left a Life policy in the Valley Mutual Life Association for 45,000. From the shock ot bis death, the widow ia stricken down, and is now under the care of Dr. Palmer. 8he, with the sonowing daughters, have the deepest sympathy of tieir triends. ——" - ■ tThe “Baby County” Take# its First ^ Step Alone- ^ Tbe “Baby County” took its first step alone on Tuesday last, and took it both bravely and well. The Convention which bad been called \ for ihe purpoMe of nominating Coun ty officers lor the Goveruot’s ap- KBENKZEK. —The reading club grows ai ace and is well attended. —The nabob of Pike’s Branch says his friends hrve brought him oat tor Sheriff ot the new comity, bat getting iu is the rub. —Oar people a p e getting extreme ly musical. Two pianos iu the |mr- lor and an organ in tbe kitchen tor the cook is considered the correct thing for those living near the ecu ter of our rural town. —Our people would feel loss like Alsace-Loiatiiiaus if the suivey was made set ling tbe question as to which county we owe allegiance. Shibboleth ui»iy be uttered too heartily, therefore we await further developments. —Self esteem seems to be a prominent characteiistic ot the in habitants of the bran new county, judging from the unprecedented number of aspirants for public of fice- It makes the tew voters out aide of the formidable phalanx of office seekers that h s mingled aith them for a day, fe« I as it he were on the direct road to the asylum. Even the men who wish jo run the sud den death business seem to be us much in earnest as those that ate reaching ap for riper plums. The laws of the State should be chang ed ao as to allow certain towns to bave a principal and assistant cor oner, so that in case the former is murdered the latter cau sit ou him, and not allowed to go out of the incorporate limits for fear tbe undertaker may be sumu.oued be fore his return. LAMAR. —A fine Berkshire sow for sale; call on E. L. Gray, at this place —The oat crop sown in Novem ber and December is looking strong and healthy. —The weather ia delightful for farm work, and occasionally a weak line of smoke ia visible from a “new ground” trash pile. —Mr. D. A Gray will, in a few days, move bis saw mill from this neighborhood to High Hill, oa the land ot A. F. Stucky. We wish him the greatest success. —Tbe Farmers’ Alliance at this place to standing solidly with tbe Order against the advanced prices of guano#. We hope that there will be no receding iu this instance. —Dr. Merritt to at this place in “horneology.” tbe cl*M seem to with tbe doctor’s teaching a class Tbe members of be much pleased instruction. —Died of Bright’s disease, ou tbe 10th task, at Ids borne near this place, Copt A. 8. Mime. In early life, Capt. Mims Joined the M. E. Church, bat afterward* connected himself with the Second Advent faith, of which ehneeh. he waa a member at the time of hto deetb. Verily this community baa lost a good man, the Sunday school a proval was opened at 12 M by Dr. James Evatie, who congratulated the delegates from the various townships upon their first appear ance in a Democratic Convention of Fitrence County. Dr. Evans was then elected temporary chaiimau, and Messrs. B. O. Townsend and T. E. Bell were aiipointed secre taries. The Committee on Creden tials, cotisisiiug of the chairm m of each delegat ou then retired. In their absence the following letter wa# read !o the Convention : Darlington, 8 C., Jan. 12, ’89. Hon. Z. T. K<-rHhaw. Dear Sir : I* rhaps I ought to -ay beidf£ the meeting of your County Conveutioli-fibit «uy assis tance yon may need in ihe $eua^ befoie you el ct a 8eiiatoi, 1 will be happy to render. I do not wish to be officious in offering my services, bat 1 will cheertulh do anything now for Florence County which does not conflict with my duty to Darlington; and I see unreason why there should be further conflict uf interests. Yours truly, B. W. EDWARDS. After the reading of this Inter a resolution of thanks to Senator Edwards was adopted. Mr. Walter Gr«gg, Chairman cf the Committee ou Credential.-* then reported tbat there were present 117 delegates, all of whom were entitled to seats. Alter the roll of delegates had been called tbe per manent organization was effected. Mr. 8. A. Gregg was elected per manent chairman by acclamation. On taking the chair Mr. Gregg made a few appra riate remarks, thanking the convention tor the honor conferred noon him, and cautioning them that care should be taken to select good ai d com petent men to till the various oi flees; that all should strive to make Florence County second to none iu South Carolina. Dr. J. O. By rd and Mr. T C. Crawford were elected Vice Presi dents by acflatuatioti snd the ser vices of Messrs. B. O. Townsend and T. E. Bell as Secretaries were retained The nil s of the House ot Representatives of the State nt Soulh Carolina were adopted for the government ot the liody, and it was decided that all elections be by ballot unless otherwise ordered. Nominations tor the vaiioiisooun ty officers bei g then iu order, Dr. J. O. By rd, in terms both eloquent and forcible, nominated Mr. Z. T. Keiehaw for Clerk of Court. On motion the rules were suspended and Mr. Kershaw wa>electedun.iu wuously by acclaiiiati- li. Messrs. E. W John-on. L A. .'IcCall, Jas. McCall, L. S. Bignam, and Myers, were nominated tor tbeoi- flee cl Sherifl. A nadot resulted as follows: Johnson, 78; L. A. McCall, 8, James McCall, 5; L. 8. B gham, 14; Myers, 12. So Mr. Johns sou was declared elected Messrs. Thos. E. Gregg and S. T. Bure . were thoonly candidates tor Coun ty Treasurer, the former be ng elected on the first ballot by a vote ot Ul to 49. The first ballot for Auditor resulted as follows: A. L. Evans 47, R. B Hepburn 39, J. E. Schouboe II, W. L. Harrell 17. No election was declared and the name of Mr. Harrell was withdrawn. Mr. He burn was elected on tbe second bailor, the result being, Hepburu G6, Evans 46, Schouboe 1. The next office *o be filled was tbat of School Commissioner. Three candidates wete brought out, J. F. Cu pi per, T. E. Bull and Rev. F. H. Poston. As soon as the above gentlemen weio m* ufioned, Mr. My ers moved that tbe rules be sus pended and that Mr. Post< n be elected by acclimation. A point ot order was here raised that there were two other candidates, which tbe chair snitaiued. The first bal lot resulted, Bell 46, Culpeper 32, Postou 36* No candidate receiving a majority, tbe second ballot was ordered and resulted, Bell 46, Cul peper 34, Poston 34. Still no eleo tiou and tbe third ballot was order ed, tbe result of which w s Bell 44, Culpeper 37, Poston 39; tbe chair declared no election, and further that tbe ballot was illegal, for there were only 117 representatives and 120 votes had been cast. The chair man expressed bim-elt in terms very forcible, and said tha a this was the first illegal voting in South Car olina. This announcement brought several members to tbeir feet, alt of whom al'eged tbat the illegal votes bad been oast by accident. On motion a roll call of of the delegates was held, and each delegate was required to vote when hto os me was called. Ou the 7th ballot tbe Vote stood Bell 47, Cn'peptr 33, Postou 36; still no election. At this period Mr. Culpeper thanked hto friends for their support, and with drew his name in raver ot the Rev. Mr. Poaton. The 5th ballot result ed Poston 60, Belt 55, and Postou waa declared the nonuse**. Pro bate Judge next proved to be a Dr. Palmer liomiua-' and w mts «„ honest Government; McNeill. Ou motion 1 b'oaose Doun the Editor, ia Hggrt-sdvely independent and a lru«- pitrfot of a united oonutn : la cause its policy is tbatot all hon est and educated peisons: Fre- tiade, less governmental iuterfer- j b rence in i-eisonal matter*, and 1 good wholeRome fiction ; becau e the Editor bear ily welcome# South em wiiteistoit# pag«?, e. y., tbe l»est literary prediction by an American writer since the war to Old Man Gilbeit, by a Scat hern lidy. Mrs Elizabeth Bellamy, in the June number; because the Edi tor gives quality and quantity and not big names for your money ; be cause the ablest Iietsous of the country contribute to the page# of Belford'a such as Man. John G. Car lisle, Henry Watteison, James Wld’comb Riley, David A. Welles, l*roles*«or W. G. Sumner, Julian Hawihoiue, Edgar Fawcett, Edgar S;i tus, Sarah B. M. Piatr, Henry Geoige, W. J. Florence, Roger Q. V'i Is nu*i huudieds of ethers; be cause the long Novel in each nuiu- bn is d<*ns wor h twice the price. Tli Lion’s Sh ite, in tbe Januar uunib.-i, by a Southern lady, Mrs. Clark Wariog, of Columbia, 8. is u chajiniug one. Subscribe now, Oi ly 42.50 a year. Belford. Clark & Co, Publishers, New York, Chi- cag- and Jau Francisco. short affa ted Mr. J. P, the rnles weie saspeudid and the chair cast the unauimon# vote of the convention for * r. McNeill. Next on docket were the County Commissionejs, three in number. t*'e will here state that no gentle man was nominated without his war record or 1876 record or hi* new or old county record being thor oughly understood. The following were placed in nomination : J. D. Askiu#, J. E. McKuight, Cable Lynch, R. T. Harllee, E. M. Ervin, L S. Bigliam, W. 8. Gardner, Robt Peel, J. A. Coward, A-drew Pos ton and T. C. Craw fold. Mr, Craw- lor declit ed. The l*t ballot icsult- ed in the election of Messrs. Lynch, 69; and Peel, 55. Before tbe next ballot all the other candidates ex cept Ervin and Gardner withdrew, and tbe former was finally elected by a vote ot 38 t<» 37. Mr. U. T. Harllee wa# the on’y nominee tor Jury Commissiouer, and be was unanimously elected by acclamation. The oandidites for ] Su|*ervisor of Registiatioii were i Messrs. Win. Quirk and R dph Mc Clendon. The vote stook 51 to 18 tu favor of the later. Alter i he first ballot for Con my Commissioners, some of the delegates had gone home, there by reducing the repre sentation iu theConveutidn and the number necessary to a choice. When nominations for Coroner were iu order, Mr. B O. Townsend, whoso nBme had been mentioned iu coniieetiou with this office, was placed in nomination ; but be de clined, snd iu doing so made an ex cel lent speech, giving the grand old (founty of Darlington piatse and honor. ,or ( be past, and piedictiug for her a glorious future. He said that Darlington (bounty was uot a remnant, but wa# a V&M County; she contained 625 square nf.^* 1 ®* an “ was bound to prosper iu the as she had done iu the past. He prayed tbat all ill feeling and harsh woidsof the past might be buried in oblivion. But the office of Cor- orner was uot “left out in tbe cold.” The race tor it was run by Mr. S. T. Burch and Mr. H H. Husbands. Th*> vote resulted 46 to 24 In favor of Burch, who was ac oidiugly uomiuat-d. Mr. 8. A. Gregg was elected Demo cratic County Chairman, and the following Executive Connor tee was appointed ; T. C. Crawford, Me Millans; Walter Gregg, Jettords; W. E. McKuight, Effingham ; B. B. MoWhiie, PeeDee; G. Hoffmey er, Ebenezer; L. S. Bigliam, Cains; Robert Peel, Cat teniville; F. 8. Cole, TimuKinsville; B. G. Gregg, Palmetto and Florence. The mem bers for Salem, Mott, Tans Bay and Hinson have uot yet been appoint- ed. A motion that all County nomi nations be made hereafter by tbe primary plan was killed. The Comity Committee was instructed not to suhnit to the survey of Dar lington County. The Convention adjourned at 7.15 P. M., ail of its proceedings h ivi g been conducted haimouiously. ^ Libel. (Slimier AiWinee.) Oar friend ef the Bi*..opvi.le En- terprue is in luck. He is about to have a suit for libel fited against him. it nppears that a blind man named Maswcy bad been giving some s;>icie-> of concert in and around Bisimpvtlle for some time, and one Dr. Salvo was in some m.iliner connected with him. Mr. M ssiy b* came a favorite with even body except the Enterprise, tiud tinned his popu'ariiy to ac count by owing as much money as possible. The pair suddenly de parted, and Dr. Salvo was rather surprised to be arrested in Chester ami re urned to this County, whore for a shod while, he enjoyed the public hospitality ol Sheriff Carson. The charges against him not being sustained, he was discharged and now propo.-e# to make tbe Enter prise |n>ispire for all sorts of wick ed thoughts aud words whicn it bad and s nd concerning him and his friend- Blind Mr. Massey, with the aid < f a negro, a male (pre mimably blind) and an expressed desire to visit a cousin, has betak en bimselt to tbe commonwealth just North of us and bis many trienda around our “hill city” are heart-broken because be neglected to leave them his addr* ss or even a lock of his hair. The Entetprise will please take uotice th *t it is t he worst sort ot luck to quarrel with a blue gummed negro, or a man with a wooden leg. When that man happens, as in this instance, to be nearly related to a fortune teller of nuiversal fame, tbe consequence* mast Ire fearful. Florence Station (R«v. J,-. T. Pate, in 8. C. Advocate.) Smiling faces and glad words of welcome greeted ns on oar return tor the toarth year to this (For- ence) station. On Christmas many irfi-nds sent tokens oi love to the parsonage, aud on New Year’s night they literally filled it. Many things were left to ted ns of the love of the pe« pie of this town. Not only did we appreciate these kindnesse*, but we rejoiced to know tbat we still hold a warm place in tbeir afo feettoos. The year has opened an Hpicionsly. We intend to do better work—with Gud’a help—than ever in the past. Come to see ns, dear (rieudsot other days. Yon know what welcome tdwaya awaits yon iu our home. Will yon eotue I Making Tax Returns. The following circular recently rece ved by the County Auditor from the Compttoller General will prove oi interest: Exkcutivc Dkpaktmkmt, OrricB or ('onptrolim Gixmal, Columbia, 8 0.. Decrmber 24. 1888. The attention of this office has been called to the fact that in some Counties of the State the Ai ditors have been iu tbe habit of distribut ing loosely the re urns for personal property, and allowing individnals to h. 1 . 1 out the same, sending tbe said retuNUP ,0 the County Auditor# withon; the oau 1 * !” hioh attaches Ut the same being adtiV.' This practice mast be stoppeu, s.'.V. 1 and every taxpayer will berrquited to appear before the respective Conuty Auditors, either by them selves, their agents or assigns, guardians, trustees, administrators, Ac., aud answer the various ques tions as app* ar upon the returns. Aud the C >uuty Auditors will put these questions categorically to each and every person making a re turn ot person ai property. When the said retnrn is made the Audi tor will administer be oath and swear the patty making the return in each snd svery instance. it should be the effort of each County Anditor to obtain aa tall retorns as possible, fori be higher fhe assessment the lower will be the tax levy. The Couutjfcuditors will therefore be v- ry careful iu taking the returns during this as sessment, to wi', from January 1st, 1889, to February 20th, 1889. Each Auditor ia lequested to make this office a comparative re port at I**, st twice during the lairiod lor faking returns, iu older that this office may be advised as to how th- returns of 1888 89 c**iu pare with those of 1«87-S8 T is need not be done at 1-ugth, but a shoit report by lefer sill answer. J.8. VLRNER, Comptroller General “We Love It tor the Enemies It has Made” is what the enlightened Sooth says of Beifonfs Magazine. It became the favorite magazine of the South from the start Why! Because Trial justice, the educatml South u .Democratic ^Appointment of Florence Officers.^ The Colombia correspondent ot the Netcs and Courier writes: “Mr. 8. A. Gregg, chairman of the oommisHiouers for Florence County, Mr. John McSween, anoth er commissioner, and Col. R. G. Howard, of the new county, were in the city to day tor the purpose of consulting with Governor Richard son as to the appointment of offi cers for Floience County, especially the sheriff ami clerk ot ComL The Act cieatiug the county provides that the sheriff'. nd clerk of Coart are to be elect* d by the people next November, and that, meantime, the > tber officers uccesaar.* for the proper administrstiou of the gov ernment shall be appointed by tbe Governor. This provision is ob scure and requires judicial oxposis tion. The geuth m>-ii named held a conference with the Governor aud Secretary of State, and the follows iug course was agreed tiiwn : “The Governor will ap|K>iut to office the candidates recommended to him by the Florence County Convention, which will meet on tbe 15th instant. The secretary rf State will then reft.se to commis sion the appointees to the office of sheriff aud clerk ot Court on tbe ground that such offices are elec tive and uot spimintive. The next Slept will be the applic.ui u by tbe appointees to tin* Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to compel the secretary of State to issue the commissions. Ti e Court will of course, render a decision with all liossible promptness, and the quea tiou iu donbt will therefore be net* tied iu the readiest aud moat satis factory manner. The desire ol t 0 corniniHidoners from Florence Coun ty is toactwiih the strictest le gality. MARRIED. Ou the 7th inst., at the brid**’* home, by Rev. W. O. Petty, Mr. Spencer Galloway and Mrs. Jane Galloway. Ou tbe 9th inst., by Rev. W. O. Petty, at tbe residence of Mr. W. H. Pat ham, tbe brid* father. Mr. W. D Du Bose and Mia* Mattie T. Parham. Oothe HHJt inst., deuce of the brid* Factory, by O. P. and Mr. Kb. Stokis.