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THE DARLINGTON NEWS, rUBUBB>l> »VMTTgPMPAY MORNIHO HENRY f. THOMPSON. proprietor. TKRM$-42 Per Abbm In AiTMiee. One Sqnnre, iret Insertion. $1.00 One Sqnnre, eeoond insertion .60 Rrery eubeeqent insertion 60 Contmot ndTertiaemenU inserted upon the most reasonable terms. Marriage Notiees and Obitnaries, not esoeediog six lines, inserted free. “Only a Private.” BY r. W. DAY SOU. I. Only a nriYate ! hi* jacket of gray; Is stained by tbe>m'he and ilie dunt; As Bayard, he’s bra to; as Rupert, he’s DARLINGTON NEWS. “FOR 08 PRINCIPLE IS PRINCIPLE—RIGHT IS RIGHT—YK8TBRDAT, TO-DAY. TO-MORROW, FOREVER. VOL XV. NO 13. DARLINGTON, 8. 0, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1889. WHOLE NO 741. *•7 5 Reckless as Murat In beat «f the fray, But in Ood is his oul)> trust! II. Only, a prieatel to march and to fight. To suffer and stnrse a..d be string; With knowledge encu'U *0 knew that the might Of justice and truth, and freedom and right, In the end m let cr u.«h cat the wroug. IIL Only s private ! no ribbon or star Shall gild with ful se glory bia n .me t No honors for him iu brnld or fa bar, His Legion of Honor is only n sesr. And bis wounus are his roll of fame 1 IV. Only a private ! one more hero slain On the field lice silent and chill I And in the !nr Smith a wife pray* in vain One elasp of the hand she may ne’er clasp again, One kies Irou the lips that are still. V. Only a private,! there let him sleep 1 He will reed nor tablet nor stone ; For the mosses and vines o’er hie grove will creep. And at night the stars through the clouds will peep, And watch him who liea there alone. Oal; VI. s martyr l^who fought and who foil lly a manjrr ja* Unknown and unmarked in tht strife I But stll! as hs lies fu his lea ety cell Angel end Seraph the logeni shall tell— Sueh a death ;e eternal life 1 Riebmond, Va . October 24, 1868. Capt. Dawson’s Last Work. (From the News and Courier. Tbe letters to which reference is made <n tbe follow tug article could not be publfahtd on Wednesday last, aa wan iu tea tied. Tbe editorial itnsif waa written b> Uapt. Dawson, an hour or two before bis death, and wan hia last work for tbe paper be loved, wud for tbe State be loved. It ia thought proper ib.it this fact should be mentioned, because- of the evidence it offonlR that bia last hours were given, as no much of his Hie bad been given, to thoughtful couttideralion lor the welfrro and development of the beat interests of South Carolina. The Conditionsot 1’rolltable Fanning Tbe New# aud Courier putdidtes to-day the replies of a number ot pr clio.il and progret-sive tanners on the subject of ianniug iu South Carolina It waa the pi rpose of tbe inquiry' to ascer’aiu whether fat sting p«-iit-inlly »»*}* fhrweis; whether aud how farming can be made to pay ; ami what suggestions successful farmers could give to those who bad not been so fortu nate. Replies have come from Fairfield, Lancaster, York, Spar tauburg, Edgefield. Berkeley, Oiaugeburk., Abbeville, Baruweii, Am’era< n, Laurens Darlington, and other coun’iea. These are pub liabed to-day, ifrid can be read with profit by ail who ate engaged in agricnltural pursuits. It will quickly be seen that upon some po nts there ig an agreement of opinion. There is no denial, for instance, that the credit system is injurious, on account of its high cost; that it is wisest and best to make supplies for ibe family aud the farm at home, and cultivate < cotton aud tobacco as a surplus crop; that home made fertilizers, so far aa they go, are better tbau commercial fertilizers; and that where borne made fertilizers are most in nse the commercial fertili zers own be used most advantage* ously. These are common conclu sions. Beyond them all, bowevt-r, there is tbe plain aud unmistakable conviction that farming mast be conducted as any other business is conducted, in order to be success ful. The care, tbe industry, the intelligence, the economy, which will cause a man to snoeced as a merchant or a manufacturer, many one of the learned professions, will bring success is farming. There is no royal road to success in (arm ing, as there is none in any other pursuits. a Some of the temarks ot tbe cor respondents of the News and Cou tier are particularly worthy ot note. A Lancaster farmer urges emphat ically that the farmers shoo Id be systematic in everything. “Close application to bnsiuess, with econ omy,” he says, <( generally briuga success in any business, and tbe want ot it tbe reverse.” Again: ‘‘Let os husband onr resources, stick eloee to simplicity and econ omy, and onr success is assared.” The same farmer, like others, is strenuously opposed to tbe home stead law, in iui present form. A Spartanburg farmer, it should be noted, takes tbe broad ground that ootton Is the crop that pays best. He makes a bale to the acre, to K ier with from thirty to forty hels of corn. Rioe is bia next best crop, curiously enough. He plants trura thirty to forty acres in ricr, a d it pays him nexttoeottou. He belu ves that il pays best to make all cotton, if it is gone at properly, it is noted, however, tost he makes ull the meat he uses, and that he depends upon white labor. On the subject of eorn, it is shown by an Orangeburg farmer that tue corn which be makes costs him lers tbau 10 cents a bushel. Corn he considers tbe grandest of the cereals, and cotton tbe best money crop we have. By rotation ot crops, the farm will yield mom money than nniler tbe II coltcu system, and the intrinsic value of the farm be increased 50 per cent. It is shrewdly said by more than one farmer that ihtre is no way to ensure against bad seasons. As one of them remarks: ‘‘There is uo system in firming that wdl make fine crops every year. The seasons must to a great extent, of course, control that, and the time to plant, aud the amount of work requisite, aio also dependent on tbe weather.” A shopkeeper has his bud debts, as the farmer has bis bad seasons. A mere, aut has his losses in trade, bat on the different yeare H as a whole, be sbonld make a profit, it his basiness is properly conducted. So it in with the farms er. The formers gener. lly. by a proper management, can defy bad seasons, as tbe low country plan ters of long ootton defy the cater- pi Ur. On the subject of labor, mneb is Said, of course. Different ways of woikiug are discussed, but the general opinion is that by tbe pay ment of wages, rather than by working on shares, the best result is reached. A York farmer says that when he hires his bands for wages he can control bis labor bet ter, aud ‘ihe negro, if properly managed, seems to be as good a laborer as we can get.” But he baa to be watched aud directed like a machine. ‘‘He could be made more efficient,” says the York farmer, “if the employer wonld be more posi tive and exacting, requiring him to compTy strictly with tbe terms of his contract, and, at tbe aame time, the employer must be careful to fulfil his part of the contract.” The farmer must pay close attention to hia work, and see that Ins laborers work likewise. Another farmer tersely says: ‘‘Labor can be made more efficient by close attention aud fair dealing by tbe employers. At tention is the key to success in farming.” An Oiaugebtirg f ruu-r says that ‘‘good wages, good cab ins and kind tieatnn ut, and then efficient service demanded aud en forced, should be the plan.” Two things, he says, arc m ceesary to success, whether on a small or large scale, aud they are “pluck and energy, without which uo far mer can succeed.” An Abbeville fanner says: “An error is committed by try ug to cultivate too large an area to the in mber ot horses and laborers eui ployed.” Regarding labor, he says: First secure tbe laborer’s confi dence iu your hone ty ; lultil e. ery proaiii>e,aud pay him his just wages; eutcr into a rigid oou’ract, so that the violation wou.d subject the la borer to the penalties of the law. One of my negroes won leu dollars in gold as a premium for good la bor, “having made twelve bales of cotton on twenty-five acres, and enough provisions for his family and horse for this year.” A Barnwell farmer, of large ex perieuce gives a formula tor the preparation and use of manures for corn. Its attentive perusal will well repay other agriculturists. On the general subject of farming, an Orangeburg farmer says: “Why are there so many com plaints that farming does not pay f Principally, on account of the bur dens eutailedfby the credit system, and of combinations and trusts which strike directly attb. interests of i bd farmer, and, partly, on ac count of predisposition of ceruin classes to complain, instead of pat ting their shoulders to tbe wneei. Amoug farmeis, as a general thing, there is a painful lacking of what is called, ‘business sense,’ and to this can be charged many failures. There is no donbt that a higher standard of education is needed among tue tillers of the soil, and it is only a question of a short time before they, as a unit, will see the necessity of tbe Agricnltural (Jol lege.” An Anderson farmer, when ask. ed whether farming pays, gives this reply: “It certainly does, as well now as It ever did. It pays as well as an business, in proportion to the capital labor and attention given to if.” Another farmer in the same coun ty said: “The way to get the best results from farming is to plant less, work better, and manure more. That farming pays, there can be uo donbt, for if fanning did not pay, the country at large would get poorer and poorer. When tbe farmer suffers, every other business suffers with bun, for to him all others must look for bread. In my opinion, the oanes of the great com plaint that farming does not pay is vi-ry much due to the fact that (Hople as a rale do not give their terms proper attention. They do not study farming, and they do not economise. Tbe reason that form ing does not pay, if it doss not, in due to the farmer, aud not to tbe farm.” Much more could be quoted with advantage from tbe opinions of 'he thoughtful, liberal and snooessfnl farmers who have kindly commnni- cated their experience to TJk« News and Courier for tbe benefit of the agricultural community. Enough has been said, however, to show the practical importance of tbe matter under disenssiou, and to direct attention to it. The News and Courier will be more than rev paid if any of t u e seed which it throws broadcast over the Booth shall fall into good gronud. It will be more than repaid, if tbe farmers shall find their thoughts quickened by wbat is said by those who work in the same broad field. There will always be a welcome in tbe columns of The News and Couriet for com ments npon the statements of the farmers which are now published, and for the opinions of those who have not already spoken, or of those who desire to give their experience more in detail hereafter. J. P. EARLY JOB IIMRTMT. Our job departmonl ii supplWd with e»»r facility necessary to enable u* to compete both as teprice and qnnlity of work, with over those »f the oitiea, and we guarantee satis faction in every particularerebnrge nothing for our work. We are always prepared to fill orders at shert notice for Blanks, Bit Heads, Letter Heads, Cards, dand Bills Posters, Circulars, Pamphlets, Ae. All job work must be paid for Cash on Delivery Begs to remind the public that he is better prepared than ever tent season, wh Darlington has before to meet the demands of the present season, vrhich that promises to be the most active seen for years. His stock, which embraces every line, almost, one can think of, taken as a whole, is probably the largest ever carried bv any single firm in Dari ngton ; has been carefully selected witli a view to meeting the wants of the multitude who favor him with their patronage. Here are a few of the many n Or a. i : It! Another Dig at the Farmers. It seems that there is practically uo limit to tbe schemes that are originated (r jm time to time to fleece the farmers oat of their hard earned dollars. Every money grab bing concern in tbe land seems to regard them as legitimate prey, and act accordingly. When we an nounced a week or two ago that seveial prominent firms in t-e re cent bagging trust had cornered the entire supply of jote butts, we stated that the only hope lor tbe planters lay in the perfection of tbe pine straw bagging. Even this frail hope is now removed. From New York comes tbe authoritative news that the Standard Oil Com pany has purchased the patent rights of the manafaotnrera, thus virtually removing it from the Held aa a competitor with the new and even dangerous ooubiuatiou. Those competent to expresa an opinion hold that this means more extrava gant (trices next season than were demanded early in this one, aud that the mills in the trust, realis ing that it is iterhapa their last op portunity, will bleed the cousamera to the utmost limit. We know that it ‘h regarded iu some quaiters as almost treasonable lor a paper to say a word in behalf 11 the debt >1-pressed farmer, but notwitb siatidlug litis, we wRI venture to advise the larmers to substitute cotton bagging lor the jute and in this way get rid ot the jute facto ries anil the Standard Oil Com pany at the same time. Supporting Local Newspapers. (Baltimore Recort.) Some business men seem to be incapable ot appreciating tbe fact that eiery good local pa|>er does its to«n ten limes as much good as is ever paid for it. Men having urge interests iu a town and deep- y concerned as to its progress, of ten try to see bow little they do for their own local paper. The papers ol tbe Sooih are to-day doing far more for the good of their country than they receive credit for. Day after day and week alter week they are telling of its advantages of soil and climate aud minerals and of ta | rogress. Tbe tacts which they give are published in other papers, aud thus the good work is carried beyond their immediate circle of readers. If tbe merchant and other basis ness men of tbe community coaid only know as do the publishers, bow constantly tbe columns of their ioeal papers were advertising their town abroad—and advertis ing it to great advantage—so far from taking credit to themseves in tbe patronage which they extend as if they weie making a donation, they would gladly double and thrib- ble their support, assured that iu all cases they were getting a hand some equivalent for the money ex* pended. A Sate Investment . Is one which is guaranteed to bring you satisfactory results, or in case of failure a return of purchase price. On this safe plan yon can bay from out advertised druggist a bottU of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Ooosnmption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every csmn when used for any affection ot Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as Cousamp- tioo. Inflammation of Lungs, Bron chitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough Cronp, etc., etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly sate, and can always be depended npon Trial bottle free at Wtloox & Co’s. HIS STORE I FILLED WITH 36 inch Wool Cashmere at 25 cents per yard, worth 36 v 36 inch Henrietta Cloth at 50 cents per yard, worth 65 ccnU A full line ol Black Cashmeres from 15 cents to $1 per yard A full line of Braided Sets and Velvets at various prices and shades to match the large line of PRESS GOODS. -A. FTXXJL. LI2sTE OF GENTS’, L 4.DIE'S, AND CHILDREN’ SHOES. 12000 yards Plaids, bought below the market, and will be sold accordingly. 500 suits Men’s, Boys* and Children’s ready-made clothing, at Sweeping Bargains. Hats and Shirts in proportion. 200 Barrels Flour bought direct from the Mills before ad vance in the market, and being sold at less than tegular price. All heavy Groceries bought in Car Load quantities, and all in bulk at prices that compare favorably with Charleston. Uur Hardware Department, in charge of Mr. J. H. Early, has in stock the largest, as well as the best, assortment of Stoves and Stove Furniture ever exhabited in Eastern South Carolina. Having bought by Car Load ent ; rely, we are pre pared to make figures that defy competition. In Sewing Machines we handle the White, American, House hold and Hartford, all strickly first-class ; also machine need les, oils and attachments tor all machines. We carry a large line of Engines and Mill supplies, such as Belting, Packing, Lacing, and all kinds of Steam Fittings in iron and brass; Lubricating and Cylinder Oils, Tallow, etc. Machine Bolts in every size. Agricultural machinery, such as Cotton Gins, Feeders and Condensers, Presses, Mowers, Horse Rakes, Grain Drills, etc. Pumps for driven wells, a specialty. We are agents for several first class Steam Engines and Mills and would be pleased to give bottom figures to those desiring to purchase a ginning or saw mill outfit. September 13, 1888. Answered.—Night drug clerk C. a. o»., with glaring eycs)--“WellT Customer—“No; siok \ n —Puek. Do not Suffer any Longer. Knowing that a cough ean be checked in a day, and the first stages of consumption broken in a week, we hereby guarantee Dr. Acker’s English Remedy for Con- sumption, and will refund the mon ey to all who boy, take it as per di reotioe, and do not find our state- ment correct. For sale by Dr. Boyd SUMMARY OF FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE H M LH Ilium COM'. (BEGAN BUSINESS 1845) Office: Nos. 346 and 348 Broadway, N. Y. JANUARY 1, 1889. BUSINESS OF 1683. REVENUE ACCOUNT. Premiums !.... $21,137,690.76 InreresU, RtnU, Etc 4,278,692 06 Telnl Income $26,401,282 88 Death Claims and Endowment* $ 6,426.928.78 Dividend*, Annuitiea, Purchased Policies 6,647,148.27 Total Paid Policy-holder* >#••••• ••*•••#••**••*•*••< $10,978,070.05 New Insurance Written $126,019,781.00 Total Auele. January 1, 1889 4 98,480,186.66 Liabilities, New State Standard $ 79,974,169,17 TOntine Surplus ••••••** ••*•#••••••*•••eeeaeeaeeeeeeee••*•••••*«••eaeeeeeaeaaews •*•••••% Diriaible Surplus, Oompany’s New Standard.,... 6,423,777.18 7,0*2 260.26 nSTORZhAEFTT, FIRE -s i3Nrsxjn£\,i\roE3 AOE3STX. REPRESENTS TEN OF THE LARGEST AND OLDEST COMPA NIES IN THE WORLD. Insures all classes of propert.v, including Gin Ht.UKes, in any part of tbe County. Office over DARLINGTON NEWS building. Deoemmber 6,1888. Total Surplus •••*•***#*•••••*•*•*••••as#•> .$ 18,800.000.00 WM. H. BEERS, Preeideat. HENRY TUCK. Vice-President. ARCHIBALD H. WELCH. 2d Viee President. RUFUS W. WEEKS, Aetaary. CHURCH k LANE, Qeneral Agents for North and South CaroLan. For further infrrmetion apply ta W. F. DARQAN, Darlington. S. C. FACTS A3STD FIOTTiRES. Tha New York Life was tbo firet Company, and far thirty-fire year* 1 ho only Com pany, to omit from it* policies tbe rinuee making them raid in ease ef suicide. Very few compnatee do now. Being coorlneed that meal ■uietdea are Ike reeult ef Insanity, and that many cases of accidental death and murder oaaaot be dieitaguiehed from euieidee, the New York Lite adopted, in 1860, one rule for all—namely, the prompt payment ef erery olaint not ritiated by eeideat fraud. Tbe N ew York Life woe the firet Company to recognise the poltoy-holder’s righU to paid up inaurauae, in cnee of a diaeoatinaanee of payment ef premiume, by originating nad introducing, ia 1860, tbe fret aoa.forfeiture pelieioe—the begiaaiag ef Ihemedera aen-forfeitare eystem—which baa beoama a part of tbe iavarohee -totutes of the coun try. On the present volume ef baoioeoe. tbe eariag to peliey-beldere, by reason of the ooa-forfotturo prineipla, ae ortginnlaload iotrodaood by th# Now York L’fr, to oeor fire million doilnro per year. The Now York Life iseuee a greater variety of policiee than any ether life eomnaay, thereby adapting > t contracts to tka largest number of people. It boo lately per facte 4 a Mort nary-Dividend eyatem, under walak many of He po’loios or# leaned with guaran teed return of all promiomo paid, in addition ta tha free ef tbo policy, ia ante of death daring a specified period. Tbo rotaraa on tbo Now York Lifo’o Tontiao PoUoios that bare matured have been larger than thoeo ef nay other eompoay, eomporieon being made between petioles taken at same axe and promiam rata, aad (waning wraagh tbo some period of time. Tbo pouotoo of the Now York Ufa, aa aow issued, oro aotobiy free from reatriotUaa ns to oooapetisa. rosidoaoe aad trarel, and okaima art paid upon receipt aud approve I by tbo Company of satisfactory proofs of death. 1 February 28,1889. BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS a tl CAPS. A FULL LINE OF EACH New Goods, LOWEST PRICES BE .A. IR, ID W A. IE •IT COST! Groceries A Specialty * A.T Enterprise Grocery. A. S WHITE, Manager. September 13, 88 THE Darlington Milling, Ginning, F ertilizer AND W arehouse Company are now prepared to sup ply the very best fertilizers at the lowest market rates, having laid in a fine sup ply before the recent rise, and the farmers of the County are urged to pur chase promptly if they wish to do so to the best advan tage*