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■ 'wm ^wk *'A t-. ■ .v. S^tV ' 4;-:^ mssssssss ,-BB THE DARUNGTON NEWS. THUB8DAT, FBB. 28,1889. wrea upon one aauea 01 m position m outlier of Ui« Ba barliogtoOyUkdbMeiurofadi nento nr Mrs. B. C. Baker's Quin • large crowd was in lt«a «i Monday, and business was Bdxukd Dess is bailding a two* Oory hcnaeon Broad Street io Sooth Bod. McCullough, Blackwell k Co, hare jost received a car load of Old Biekory Wagons. Mb. O. Alexander’s three new houses in South End are rapidly Mating completion. MB. M. D. DeLorme, of Dover- vtl e, is assisting his brother, Mr. B. K. DeLorme, at the depot. A company is a bo it to be or gaaized in Florence lor the purpose of starting a cot on se«d oil mill. Mb. Sioiuinue Lucas, of Florence, has recovered from bis recent ill* Bean, and is able to be out again. THB Darlington Guard* are now drilling twice a week preparatory In their annual iuspectioc in March. TBB Bev. Mr. Goenry will preach In the Episcopal Chs|>el on Tue» day evening next at night o'clock. “Mias Bret her ton” the tamona novel by the author of “Bobert Els- mare,” is on sale a* the Book Store. MBSSB8. Frank and John Mol- diow are each bailding n nea f reel- den. e on F oreuoe Street in Sooth A lot of handaoroe chromos, twenty-five cents each, have just been received at the Book Store; call and see them. A LA BOX Itne.of new novels, ranging in price from three cents to flfty cents, has been received at the Book Store. Mb. H. H. Hoggins was on a sboit visit to bit relatives In Dar lington daring the early part of the present week. TBB members of the Dovesville Alliance are requested to attend an Important meeting on Saturday Bett at 3.30 P.M. It h a been motored here for aosse pant that a wood pulp will ba pnt in operation at Bartsville at sa sorly day. Mb. J. A. Booh nan, the cotton bnyrr who was with us darin>: the early part ot the season, is on s visit to Darlington. (Jmdbb the new sebedule the freight train coming np io the morning is doe at 8.46, thoagh it is •enreely ever on time. Tbb express office has been moved to the wooden bailding on tb# north side of the Square oc cupied last ye tr by Dr. J. A. Boyd. OAPT. G. 8. Netilee ia erecting a large dwelH:<g, containing ever so many moms, immediately iu rear ot Mr Jno. MoCowu’s residence. TBB Town Council room ic now a pieaunt plst# since everything iNiosible baa lieeii provide.) for fit- lug the records neatly and ayste mattaally. Tbb members of the Darlington Bar held a meeting 00 Tuesday afternoon to “cut out” work for the Jadge at the apptoachiug term of Court. Kby. 8. M. Ricliardsou, of Tim- monaville, is oat in » letter in one of the Sumter papers iuvestigatiug against insuianoe as a species of gambling. Thb cellar of the Enterprise Gro nary ia filled with water from the recent raiuc, and Mr. White is spending sli his li-i*are ime in hsv- lag it pamped oat Mb. E. M. Price use rented the Blackwell warehouse at the depot and ic engaged in quite a profitable business storing and delivering fer tilisers for private parties. AMD still the two man*traps oovar the aide-walk near the En terprise Groeerv. Can’t the Town Oonncil take some action in regard ta this matter f Tbb visit of Ool. J. H. Rice, the State Superintendent of Education, has been postponed nntil the Spring. Due notioe of the exact dato will be given later. A mumbbb of deeds conferring thn right ot way for the Hartoville RaOroml were filed in the Clerk of ton Court’s office during the coarse of the past week. Tbb Darlington Township Clnb hold a meeting on Saturday after, noon for the porposs of Dominating delegatee to the County Convention which wm held on Monday. Tib pnsnenger train coming np to Darlington Is lets almost every day to toe weak, ton delay being eeeaaionsd. It is said, on the por- tion of the Unc beyond Colombia. AT ton monthly meeting of the Bailding and Loon Association held ta Monday night, ail the money on heart, anaM 1450 was borrowed by Otoytoa Oassoa, colored, at 2.65*. OOMFLBTB system of drainage ^“nbad on the Expert Tbs terre-ootra pip that porposs is already ca tho platform at .he WB would call attention to the advorttosmsnt ot toe Maw York Company which is published elsewhere. This coni' Pony, which ia one cf the very finest » 1 wor *‘ * 1 * kas been represouie.l inDurlington daring the pant ma son by Mr \V. H. Ryan, who has written ups largo anmbor of poll. Mb. Bright Williamson has en- tend upon the daticc of his new snk of apart her’a reel deuce. IM accordance with the instruc tions Of oar L’onuty Com nisaionere, Ms). Earle will commence the sur vey of what ia left ot Darlington Coonty on Wednesday next at Caaboa Ferry. It is Mid that the progressive people of the Stokes Btidge section are agitating the question of a ■imcial local tax and the formation of a separate graded school uiairict for their township. Mb. W. (). Byrd is already at work on the streets, and judging from the thorough manner iu which the pleminiary s'eps have been taken his eon tract with the Town will tie faithfully performed. Thb farmers of the County have be. a laying in a goodly supply of hay and com lately; tne latter article ia somew hat down iu the price juat now, a it can be teadily had io Darlington a* 85 cents. * Mb. Robert C. Carter, who live* iu the Stokes Bridge section, re orntly had his bouse totally de stroyed by an accidental Are. He has the sincere sympathy of his friends in bis misfortune. Sobb fellow who “got on a spree” deliberately broke two ot the street lamps on last Saturday night. As they never happen to be lit, bow* ever, on dark night a, we don’t know that he did much'damage. Mb. 0. S. McCullough has jnst completed, nad uow bolds ready for rent, two nice booses fronting on the new street which has been opened from Csshna to Broad, im mediately west of the Marco resi denoe. Tbb tax payers of the Town will remember that March 17tb is the last day on which returns can be made. The retoros are coming in slowly, and some of the more for- getfhl will “get hurt” if they don’t look oat. Judooto from the Darlington market, the farmers ot the County are using about oue-foorth the nsnsl qaaotity of fertilizer* this year. The Fertilizer Company at the depot has sold the bulk of the supply here. Notwithstanding the fact that Washington’* Birthday is observed as a legal holiday in most places, the day passed by in Darlington without the slightest change being apparent in tue usual current of business. Thk sound of bam mer and mw are busier than ever in Sonth End and that charming locality Is eon- tinning to undergo such a trans formation that we will not be able to find it atter a while for 1 he build iuga with which it will tie coveted. Thb following is a omplett- roll of the paid fiie departm nt of the Town : W J. Early, Enuiueer; L. A. Uaynsworth, Fir.-man; ami J. L. Jeffor a, W.C. B rd, H. 0. Hail- lee, J. D. Gillespie, U. B. Chap man and P. D Chapman. IT is rnmored here that the Flor ence County CouimiMiouers have come to terms, and that they M ill appoint a surveyor to meet Maj. Earle at Cashua Ferry on Match 5th, when be proce tls to measure what is left of Dailiugtou County. Thb Rev. J. M. Crow, the Ken tucky Evangelist, accompanied by Professor and Mis. YVils n arrived in Florence on Monday morning and. are conducting services at the Methodist Church. It is thought they will remain lor about tbiee weeks. Why in the world can’t we have a town bell. The cost would be very little, and if we aie to depend upon the fire alarm Iteiog given tty the discharge of the watchman’s pistol we will wake up some fine morni 'g to find the town burnt down. Mb C. S. McCullough is the hap py possessor of a haudsome colt by “Highland Red” out of oue of the fine standard bred mares wbieb he had on exhibition last year. Mr. W. F. Dargau has a new-born colt sired by Robt. Beamer, and another by “Highland Red” out of one of Black Chief Colts. All of these are handsome animals and are well worth seeing. Col. James A. Hoyt baa sent a circular to the Darlington Guards inviting them to take part in the centennial celebration of the man gnrsl of Gen. George Washington as President of the United States, which will take place in the city of New York on the 29th and 30th of April next. The company is re quested to notifjr the commission ataneariy day whether it will ac cept the invitation. Pbxsidbnt Harrison will be in augurated ou Tuesday next. For the purpose of accommodating those who may desire tr visit Wash ingtoo at the time, the Atlantic Coast Line ha* placed excursion tickets on sale from Florence sod retnru at the extremely moderate figare of 815.50. Tbeoe tickets will be sold from February 28 to March 3rd, inclusive, sod will be good to return on antil March 8, inelusive. It will be remembered that Dr. Lonney and Mrs. H. Welsh were recently ordered by the Council to appear before that body ia regard to certain of their bnildinga in the i neighborhood of Pearle Street which had been declared condemn ed. At the last meeting of Conn oil Mrs. Welsh’s attorney agreed to accept 8100 for her bailding. Lanaey asked for fhrtber tune In wbieb to consider the matter. Dabungtom’s method of con dooting her lest mnaicipal election baa served as an example to our sister town of Greenville, which io years past has raftered from the same tionblea that have afflicted ns. A young Men’s Dcioociatie Clnb has b^eu organised in the town 011 very much the same plan as tbs one formed here last Decem ber, and we hope that it will be attended with the same good result*. CAPT W. H. Evans, ot Atlanta, ia on a shoit visit 10 his friends in Darlington, and brings with him for lheir inspection oue of the finest combination saddle and bar 11 ess oaga in the country. This magnifi cent animal has captured no less than thiiteeu “bine ribbon” prizes in the blue grass region of Ken lucky and iu the State of Georgia, the aggregate amount wliiob he has wen from premiums being even greater than the flgi re at wbieb be has valued, « hiob is saying a good deal. osition, and on Tuesday evening at eight o'clock, in the pree< qpe uf a host or admiring friends, the hap py couple were made man and wife, in scoot dance wrb rii* moAt ap proved litiiadsric at rvi and in conformity to tiieOrdoiamseH of the Town of Darlington “iu »aob case made and provided.” ilnards preparatory to the inspec tion, have been changed to Mon days and Thursdays of each week. At the last meeting four new mem- bets were elected. Lieut. William son having moved to town hia reg ular presence at the meetings will add greatly to the interest of the command. Th Tne Military Boys, meeting* ct the Darlington Memorial Service*. Services were held in the Metbo diet Church on Sunday last in memory of the late Bishop Me- Tyeire. The cbaneil was drap d iu mourning, and on either side of the ml pit a beantifnl calla-lily was riaoed, while on the organ resting ipon an easel, was a black scroll leering the following eoscripticu n white letters: “In memory of Bishop McTyeire, Died, February 15,1889.” Four permanent boarders will be accommodated with neat rooms and good board at reasonable rates; fir further particulars apply at Mrs E. F. Parrott’s, ou Broad Street, ot at Mason’s Jewelry Store. Confederate Pensioners. The following is a list of those applic nts for pensi ms who were n commended by the County Board, u addition to those whose names uve been already published : D. D. Bone, Thomas Poison, Sa rah A. Cook, Patience Bagood, Eliza D. Elmore, Man Fields, Mar tha Poison, Jnli-i J. Mozingo, Mas iuds Gainey, Nancy Privett, Nan- c> Lundy, Hannah G-nxlaou. Dor kis Pate, U. M. Peoples, Sarah B. Scarborough. Ladies, yon cannot spent your time Im tier daring the enmmer mouths, thnn making up your new quilrs and repairi-g old ones. D i- vis’ Quilter is the thing you need. The Latent Darlington Enterprise Messrs. Suggs A Hatcbell are the originators of the last new enter prise. Being short of available timber iu the immediate vicinity of their mill near Branson's br dge, th'> have made arrangement* to cur i: at various points above on Blaik ere. k and float 1 be log* down the *t 1 earn. On arriving at the imlg'- the log* are hauled out and earn d to the mill by mean* of steam appliance*, made especially for that purpose, which are uow be ug placed in position by Mr. J. A. Pate, of tbe Cheraw Iron Works, fiom whom tbe machinery was pur chased. Orders for lumber can be eft for Suggs A Hatcbell at Mc Cullough, Blackwell A Co’s. C. G Redic is taking order* dais ly lor Davis’ 1888 Quilter. . The (mm Murder Case- At the Spring term of tbe Court approaches, Interest revives iu tbe great murder case which has been on the calendar tor some time past; namely the charge of muidenug old man Joe James, which rests against his son, Joseph W. James, and two negroes named Lewis Wil liamsand Bill ScolL J me* i* out on bond while the two negr.es are in jxil. Scott ha* iH-en routined now lor 1.early ten tn .ulli*. ami l is imprisonment i* beginning to tell ou hi* lo-ai h. By appon tiueu: of tbs Coni t Mr. J. J. W ind was tb * ignated to repr sent Mm, while the services ot Mr. B. O. Wmals were Mecnr d tor William< in tne same manner ; Mr. B. Keith Dargan has been retained by 'Janie*. It is to be hoi»ed thai tbisciee will be di* po*»d ot Anally at tbe approaching term. The Bartsville Railroad. As aonounoed in these colnm* a »h"rt ime ago, the count 1 action at tbe Hartsville Railroad 1* now an assured fact. The line ha < been surveyed, and work will lie com menced ou the road bed at an early day. Tbe total length of tbe lit «• will be ton miles, sborier by exact ly lour miles than if Dailiugton had been chosen as the terminus. The point of contact with tbe Cheraw A Darlington Railioad will about half way between Floyd’s old depot and Black Creek, ou tbe old Lucas place, now the p operty of Col. B. W. Edwards, about three miles north of Darlington. So the day is not far distant when the “iron horse” will be seen tpeeding westward through Dar liugtou County. Under the effloi ent management of its president, Maj. J. L. Coker, the success of the new enterprise is a loregone con clusion. a he schedules will ar range so as to connect with tbe Cheraw A Darlington trains, so that a new era of pro*perity will be opened to one of tbe most pros perous sections of the County. “Good Duck” to tbe Hartsville road! “Ye Gallant Knights ’’ The annual meeting of tbe Grand > Lodge, Knights of Py thias, which was held in Columbia last week, waa a big affair, and was much en joyed by tbe members of tbe Order who attended from thi* County. Mr. Horatio G. Hughes, of Charles ton, was elected Grand Chancellor for the coming year. The follow ing honors fell to Darlington: W. E. James, Grand Vice Chancellor ; C. Alexander, Grand Outer Guard; George 11. McKee, District Deputy Grand Chancellor for the Districts of Lydia and Bishipville; J. E. Nettles, member of committee ou Law and Supervision ; and W. H. Tull-y, member of the coaiiume- on Credentials and Returns. The next meeting of the G. and Lodge will be held in Charleston, on which occasion lour prises will be contested for by <hv (Juifortn l)i visions. Davis* Quilting Frame is becom ing a household ward. for The Proposed Water Works. At tbe request of the Towu Coun cil, Mr. JoUu C. Chase, the super, intendrnt and engineer of the Clar endon Water Works at Wilmin^ ton, N. C., appeared on the scene ou Tuesday for tbe purpose of in specting the Artesian well, and examitig tbe situation ot the town, with a view to makiug a report as to the tnitst economical and feasa- ble plan for nsiug tbe water for supplying tbe town. Mr. Chase left on Tuesday afternoon, carrying with him au accurate diagram ol the towu, and will render bis re port at au early day. Tbe author ities expect a good deal from his investigations, as be ia a most so- complisbed civil engineer. It was he who established the works on Jeffreys Creek, two miles from Flor ence whieh now supply that town with water, sod he has besides been entrusted with sune of tbs most inportaut enterprises of the Atlantic Coast Line. Walnut docks, cheaper than ever, at Mason’s Jewelry Store. Married by His Honor George Teals and Anna Davis wars arrested and carried before the Mayor one day 'ast week on the charge of fighting. Atter meting out to them the proper “punish ment to fit their crime,’’ bis Bonor, as is his wont, read tbe offenders a wholesome lecture As ia far trom “wont,” however tbs lecture In this instance bore fruit, for several days afterwards the gallsst com batant of tbs “male persuasion* sought out the Mayor, and an- Douuoicg that he and the fair Anna had healed their lltt-'c differences, said that they were desirous of be ing united in the bonds cf aratri moay. That obliging official, who is ever ready to discharge the do- tics of his office for the public weal, readily gave his assent to the prop Unclaimed Letters Tbe following is tbe lift of an- claimvd letters rvniMiuiug in the pootofflee at Dailingtou for the week ending Saturday, February 23, 1889. Pei*oU* Culling fur thru; will pie*** mention tbe fact that they were advertised: men’s list. T. J. Alexander, Jimmie Arm strong, F. L. Baxter, H. T. Boykin, L. W. Lee, H. Lcakoff, Willie M. Roberts, See Smith, W. 0. Waters. women’s list. Sallie Addison, Lillian Howard, Mary Jones, Reamer Lee, Jane Richardson. Tbe tablean were beautiful, and the whole pelfiTinauce .was oueot rare loveliness and excellence — Atlanta Constitution. Mr. W, A. Parrott Nominated •Clerk Pursuant to the call of the Coun ty Democratic Executive Com mittee, representatives from the various Democratic clubs in the County assembled in the Court Hous * ou Monday last at 12 o’clock, for the pui pose ot nominating to the Governor a successor 10 the late J. N. Gainer, Esq., as cleik of tbe Coart. The meeting was call ed to order by Mr. J. W. Beasley, County Chairman, who appointed Messrs. D. G. DuBose, W. F. Early and A. M. Bompayrao as a committee on credentials. This committee having made its report, tbe body was organized by tb« election of Capt. E, W. Cannon as chairman and Messrs. J. C. Wiil- cox and D. M. Smoot as Secretaries. Tbe president annonuced that nomiuaiions were in order, and Capt. W. H. Thomas proposed the name of Mr. W. A. Parrott for presentation to the Governor. A number of‘'seconds” to tne nomi nation followed, among them being one which was made by Mr. E. Keith Dargan in behalf of the Dar lington delegation. Mr. Dargan mads a nest speech, during the coarse of which bis reference to the lameoled Garner was r. oeived with loud applause as were also his oomplimeutary remarks con cerning the fitnes. of Mr Parrott to fill tbe poeiliou tor which he woe proposed. There being no farther ..omiuations, the unanimous vote of tbe Couveutiou was cast for Mr. Parrott. As there was do other business, the Convention than adjourned, atter instruotiog the president and secretaries to transmit to the Governor official notioe of ito action. While there was very little bosi nese for ue ooosideration, i; was auiversally com men ted upon that the material of which tbe Convene tion was composed was as fine, token as a whole, as that of any deiioerattvt body which has ever assembled in Darlington County Another fact warty of note waa that the whole affair passed off without tho slightest, political nasnoaovenng or flflbastering, marked contrast to tho condition of things which hoc prevailed in oar County Convcotioos tor several years past. KBKNKZKR. —The arrival of a flats at our musical centre is au eveut ol tbe past waek. —Clover will lie planted by some of our enterprising farmers as an experiment —Last Thursday’* snow storm was tbe second one ever seen iu the Coonty of Florence. —The mother ol Mr. B. K. Brock- iagtoo, cf Texas, ba* just eomplet ed a long pilgrimage ou a visit to her daughters in this neighborhood. ASHLAND. —There is quite a large freshet in Ly nches River. —Mr. J. J. Smith is erecting two nice tenant bouse* on his place. —The heavy rains and snow have very ntaily stopped farm w« rk. —Measles are still prevailing in thi* commnnity. They are smiling both old and young alike^ —Mr. Henderson Smith, liv ng ou Mr. Dove Gilbert’* place, lest his house and ail he pusse^s* d by fire last Thursday. —Tbe cotton stalk cutter pur chased by Mr. Ja*. N. Moore does excellent work. It is a thorough pulverizer as well a* a stalk cutter. —Our young M. D, seems to Im still growing in popularity. Hj has constant calls from quite a long distance, and is gi-neraily very suc cessful in hi* proiession —Mr. Bradly, a mechanic from Oelombia, arrived here last Thurs day. to erect a tower lor Mr. James N. Moore. He hopes to have his wind mill iu operation soou. —Some of our farmers are mak ing their own fertilisers this year. They say they are done with pay ing such euormons prices for com* ruercial fertilizers, but there are others hauling up aa fast as usual. An Acquisition to Darlington- Mrs. E. L. Murray, of Sumter County, having organized a good class iu vocal and instrnmei.tai mu sic, will move'bere atmut March 15, and will occupy one of tne cottages now b<iiig erec ed by Capt. John Floyd iu Somti End. Mrs. Murray, who is a an sunt of tbe Rev. Mr. Guetry, of Floteuce, is a first-class music leader in tvery rc- s|*ect, and, as will be seen rum tbe following testimonials, will be a grea*. acquisition to this coin- munitv, where, in the future, she is to make her home: St. Mark’s Church, Chester, 8. C, Oct. 1888.—I am glsd 10 be able, from personal knowledge, to testify to Mrs. Munay’s pruflciemy iu rou*ic, as well *« to her general intelligence audestimable character a* a Christian woman. 1 am indebted to ber fur faithful aud efficient service as oigmist iu my eburcb. Edmund N. Joyner, Rector. The Brilliant Marriage ot Mr Edward Niles and Mis* Hattie MrCall (Prom tbe Newt and Courier.) Mars Bluff, February 21.— Tbe most brilliant event of the sea son took place last night in a roar riage at the residence of Mr. Ja* 8. MeCall, a few miles south of this place. The contracting parties were Mr. Edward Niles, of Flor ence, to Miss Hattie MoCmII, a bright ond obMimiug yonng |ady of Effingham. Tbe attendants were: Mr. Willis McCall, of Mara Bind, with Mi*a Ella McCall, of Dai ling- ton Mr Sami* McCall, of Florence, with Miss Mary Wilson, of Lynch buig. Mr. J. M. vralpeii', of Florence, with Miss Mary Horner, of Little Rock. Mr. A. J. Howard, of Effingham, with Miss Lou McCall, of Mar* Bluff. Mr. Sidney J*onbi, of Florence, with Miss Bessie McCall, of Floi ence. Mr J. W. McCann, of Florence, with Mias Carris Hart, of Darling ton. Mr. L. A. McCall, Jr., with Mi** Lizzie Nile*, of Camden. Mr. Jam*-* M. Allen, of Florence, with Miss Emma McCall, of Effing ham. Tlie present* were many aud valuable. Alter the ceremony tbe newly married couple took the iram to Cbailestou and thence will go to Camden. The Colored Man aud the Sonth. Governor Fitzhugh Lee’s speech at the Southern Society dinner in New York on Friday night tins created somewhat of* stir among (be prominent men of the metro poli*. M*ny of them Ireelv express ed their opinions about Governor Lee’s idea that white men should dominate the Government of ibis country. Ex-Governor Hoadiy, of Ohio, formerly a prominent Demo crat, said he believed every aocial right white people enjoy should be liven the Degrees, but he drew the line on social equality Schools should lie given the negroes, and they shoal J be allowed tu vote. But while the negroes were palled this w«y and that by carpet-baggers, negro government would prove di* astroos to the South. President Parker, of tbe Produce Exchange Bank, supported Governor Lee’s ideas. He thought no (air-minded Republican would be willing to have the negro element prevail. He was in favor of a white man’s government, because, wherever theie had been a negro government —aa iu Hayti and Sun Domingo — there had been disorder aud tumult. President Whitney, of tho Down- town Club of tbe business Men’s Republican A**4icutiou,condemned Governor Lee’s remarks. Presi dent Arnold, of tbe board of abler men, thought the negroes should have equal right* with tbe white people, but in the present unedu cated oondiiion of tbe negroe* iu the South it would be disastrous to have them iu power. to whom it may concern : 1 hereby certify that Mrs. E. L. Murray 1ms been a pupil of mine up to 18G5. Mrs. Murray is a teacher of both vecn! and iuntrumenial music of rare exoellenc« , one that will give aubouuded satisf icrion in whatever position she may be placed. By her talent, energy and culture she will prove a great acquisition tu any oommunt*} to which she might be called, or wherever she may de cide to reside. Henry Schoelleb, Musical Director. Dalton, Ga., Sep. 5, 1887. Atlanta, Ga., Sep. 5,1882. to whom it may concern : It ia with pleasuic 1 can reoom mend the bearer, Mrs. B. L. Mur ray, as a lady of rare attainments and qualifications as a music teach er, both instrumental aud vocal. I am satisfied my daughter learued more rapidly under her instruction thau trom any ether teacher she has taken lessons trom Very Respectfully, R. F. Maddox. •‘New Year’s Kv« ” The Cantata ol “New Year’s Eve,” as perform e<l by Mrs. E. L. Murrsy’s pupils, last Wednesday night, at Concordia bail, ought to be repeated. Allow one who wan an appreoia tive, as well as s critical liNtener, to suggest to Mrs. M array the opera bouse ns a more appropriate plaor for the next rendition ot this charm ing cantata. Mrs, M array’s performance of the instrumental portion of the Cantata was fanltleas. The young lades and little giria all acquitted them selves handsomely, and reflected mcch credit upon their teacher. As a proof of Mrs. M array’s abil ityaa a trainer of the voioe, wo woo d refer to th* singtog of Nias Mollic Keith, and Mias Ella Paw- Powtll. We predict for Mlao Pow ell a brilliant mnaical faiure. The Alliance iu South Carolina- Tb* Farrm-r*’ Allitince i* rapidly gaining strcngih iu South Caroli us. Flourishing organization? have been formed iu Chester, Union, Bpsrtanburg and other Counties. A movement is 00 foot in Barnwell County which will result iu the es tablishment of'one or more sub- A liance*. It i*proposed that these clubs shsll be compo8"d of al least “ten good, substantial honest debt- paying farmer*,” and that as soon as five club* bave been formed a County Alliance si all be organized. There is 110 doubt that the (arm era, working together upou some well considered plan aud with a distinct end iu view, can accom plisb graat good for themselves and for the sections in which riiey live. There ssem* to be a great deal of promise in this new movement, which has all of the unobjectiona ble features of tbe Patrous ot Hus bandry aud ia destined to pi y a most important part in tbe future ol the State.—itearatovRfo Alliance The Nimble Pistol at a Colored Ball Iu Winnsboro. Winnsboro, February 23.—Last uiyht about 10 o’clock Abe Steel shot and killed John Green. Tbe pistol ball passed through hi* head, causing iualaut death. Both are young colored men. It ia said that the shooting was accidental, but there seems to be some mystery connected with the affair. D oc curred at a dance given by tbe colored people in Winnsboro. As far as I can learn tbe two bad not quarrelled to any extent befoie or during tbe dance. 8teel has been arrested. Tbe verdict of the cor oner’s jury was: “Th t tbe deceas ed came to bis death by a pistol ■hot fired iu tbe hands of Abe Steel” Peabody beholarship. We are reliably informed that there will be this year sis or seven vacant scholarships iu tbe Nas ■ viile Normal Collage for thia State. Students mast be over seventeen years ef age. They are given two years’ luitiou aud training iu edu rational methods and 825 per month. Scholarships are awarded by competitive exsaioation. Now la a good time tor teachers and tobra who expect to become teach ers to write for ioformotloo ond begin preparation for examination adonkl they desire to take 0 coarse nt the Normal College.—^nartn- Wakhman Barnum’g Startling Propecltlou P. i Barnnm, th,- Kirat *how- i , ih , i, has uindc the ftiilnwing start ling pi o| •oai tion : “vrillnud. itake to gue bonds for the fulfillment of a contiact that it the city ol Phil* delphia will stop selling liquor, and give me as much s» was expended for her liquor last ye*r, lo run the city next year, i will p*y the city expenses : no "lie ebulf give taxes; mere sIimII be 110 insurance on prop- erty ; » good dress *nit shall be e iveu to every |MK>r man, w< man, |o.v and girl ; all tbe e«li rational expense* shall be paid ; a barrel of flour sIihII Ih* given to every needv and worthy pemon, mid I shall clear a ball million dollar* by the oparation.” Bishop ucTyeire’* Property, BiiJiop McTyeire, much to the surprise of many of his sequain tauocs, left very little profierty. Since 1873, up io the time of hie deaih, h»* received 83,000 a year aa Bishop cf the Southern Methodist Church and 83,000 as ptesidentof the hoard of trust of the Vander bilt Uimeis'ty. His charity was *0 Varied . i d extensive that be saved practically uotbing. Hia estate, including bis South Caro- 1'ua plantation, is valued at 815,« 000, Hi* wife received all with the exception of a small bequest to hi* daughter, Mary Gayle. Lower Darlingtou Circuit. (J. W. Muirajr, in S. C. Advocate.) Permit us to say through your column* that 011 last Weduesday afternoon a few of our Cypress brethren aud sisters gave us a call, and after spending a very pleasant time together, euhauoed tho pleas ure of their visit by leaving lx biud some substantial token* of affec tion and appreciation otPastorand family. A number of others would h ire joined the party, but sickness and inclement weather prevented. We want to say that we »ipprociuto snob remembrance. A Fatal Boiler Explosion- Manning. Feb. 25.—There was a very sad caia*troplie today at Summertou. The boiler belonging to the saw mill of Ingram A Ragani explodvd at 11 o’clock A. M., with the following result: John C. In gram killed, A. P, Rignin severely sc.tldi d, and a colored man badly injuied. Thia accident ha* casta gloom over our town. Mr. Ingram was formerly a lesideut of this ‘Mace, aud is a son of the late John .. Ingram.—Charleston World. f A Singed Cat Did it. Helena, Mont, Feb. 25 —Two children named Calaban, were horned to death st Belu nit yester day, and a third will probably dis. The mother had gone out to obtain some household supplies, and in her absenoo the oldest boy, while bo ding a cat against a stove al lowed its hair to take fire. The cat ran under a sola, setting fire to it, and toe building burned d »wu. Judge Hudson’s Hat Stolen. Some presumablv bare beaded and bare faced thief, without fear ot the law before his e\es, and roguishly lent u|k>ii covering his unworthy poll, stole Judge Hud son’s hat last Weduesday evening, from the private i-bainber in the court room, immediately iu rear of Hi* Honor’* seat, and that digui- t try was thus fore. d to go hatleaa to his hotel.—Laurens Herald. Those Demoralizing Pictures. The teacher announced that she wished the pupil* to write a short essay on “The Cigarette Habit.” Aud little Jobnuie, atter much pa tient labor, handed iu this; “The habits which is worn by tbe ciga rette girl* is much to lite for Win ter, this i* all i no aboui ‘The Cig- aiette Habit.’”— Take it in Time. “For the want of a nail, a shoo was lost; tor want of a shoe, a horse was lost; for want of a horse a rider was lost.” Never negLct small tbiogs. The first signs of pneumonia and consumption can positixely be checked by Dr. Ack er’* English Remedy for Consump tion. For sale at Boyu'a. Promptness. First a cold, then a oongh, then consumption, then death. “I took Dr. Ackers English Remedy lor Consumption the moment I began to cougb, aud I believe it tmved my life.”—Wallet N. Wallace. Wash ington. F< r sale at Boyd’s. MARRIED. By Rev. B. F. Parrott at his real* deuce on tbe evening of tbe 20Ui mat., Mr. J. E. Blackman to Misa M. D. Blackman, all of this oounty. On the 20th inst, at tbe real-. deuce of tbe bride’s mother, Doves, viile, 8. C., Misa Lizsie ttyid to Mr. H. J. Nettles, of Palmetto, Rev. A. 0. Wakens I'fflci.itiug. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. DARLINGTON OOUNTY. Ny r. H. Spain. E*q. K Prokajt Judpt. Where**. Urpsry A. Uerfi*. Ue mnda •ait ia »r, to greut HAla her LeUet* of WminiM ration.«,( the Estate wad *(1)101* ot Uwl'*< Dargaiv. -W*****! TbM* are 1 iterator* to ml* and admoa. ish all tad einarwUr tb* hiudrwi and armli- tore at th* •aid Dallaa Dargaa. ittmmd. that th*y h* aad appear before m* t* th* Court ot ProUt* 10 hsboMat OmrUagto* C. R., Mb WmtDMihty. Uaroh l*h. a*xt, •fter pablioaiioa horo*t at 11 •'ttoakia th* (*r*a*oa, to ehov mom. if any tber har*, why th* mid admi»ie(r*t)«a aheshk a*% t» gran'*d. CMvaa under ayr hand, 4 bio Mth day *8 F*b. A. D.. IS*#. ^ T H. SPAIN, ftbgVM-at P**bn"-d,