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♦ ■ VOL. XIX, NO. 17. DARLINGTON, S. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1892. WHOLE NUMBER 900. LOCAL LACOSICS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND PROS. PEROUS DARLINGTON. A Column of News, Person: I end Oth erwise, of Interest to Our Many Readers. A four room cottage is adver tised for rent in this issue. Miss Lou Keith, of Timmons- ville, spent Easter with the Misses McCown. The Darlington Building and Loan Association meets on Monday evening next. Miss Florence Allen, of Flor ence, is in Darlington’, visiting Miss Nonie Williamson. The heavy frost and ice on Friday night greatly injured the gardens and fruit crop. Maj. G. W. Earle has been confined to his home for about a week on account of sickness. The house and lot of the late Mrs. A. A. Baker, on Grange Street, are advertised for sale in tliis issue. Mr. P. Bishop Parrott has ac cepted the position of stenog- rapner in the office of Messrs Ward & Woods. Chancellor W. D. Johnson and C A. Woods, Esq., both of Marion, were visiting relatives in Darlington this week. Persons having property in sured in the Home Insurance Company of New York will find in another column a notice of interest to them. Messrs J. M. James and Frank R. Rhodes have returned from Charleston where they have been in attendance upon the United States Court as ju rors. The subject for the meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association on Sunday after noon next is, “Fearless testimo ny for God rewarded,’’Numbers, xiv, 6-10; Joshua, xiv, 6-15. The meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association on Sunday afternoon, which was conducted by State Secretary W.' A. Wynne, was well attend ed. Mr. Wynne delivered an excellent address. Miss Anna Keitt, of this, Coun ty, has been invited by Senor and Madame Romero to accom pany them on an extended trip around the world. Senor Ro mero io the Mexican Minister to the United States. A “committee meeting” of the Epworth League was held at the residence of Mr. J. Gregg McCall on Tuesday evening. Other members of the League were present and an enjoyable evening was spent. On the afternoon of the third Sunday in May Rev. W. A. Guerry will conduct services in St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, but during the summer months he will conduct services on every third Sunday night. A handsome carved walnut “credence,” a table used in the celebration of the Holy Com munion, has been, presented to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church by little Catherine Early, the daughter of Mr. W. J. Early. Robbers broke into the store of Messrs Malpess & Carter, in the Swift Creek section about three and a half miles from town, on Thursdy night last, and stole between $75 and $100 worth of dry goods and grocers. The Darlington Oil Mill an nounces that it will take off the farmers’ hands all cotton seed left over after planting and will pay Tor same either in cash or in cotton seed meal, provided the seed is delivered during the month of May. On Sunday night a young la dy and gentleman were riding to town to attend church and when about a mile from Darlington, the buggy struck a post on the side of the road and both were thrown out. Fortunately neith er one was hurt. A call appears in this issue for a meeting of the stockhold ers of the Darlington Brick and Iron Works, on May \1, “for the purpose of considering and voting upon the bonding of the said Company to the amount of ten thousand dollars.” An amatuer entertainment for the joint benefit of the Young Men’s Christian Associatidn and the Darlington Guards will be given at the Armory on Wednes day. May 4. An attractive pro gram has been prepared for the occasion, which will be pub lished in full in the next issue of Th* News. In response to a call quite a large number of ladies met in the hall of the Young Men’s Christian Association on Tues day afternoon for the purpose of organizing a Ladies Auxil iary Society to the Association. Mrs. Geo. W. Dargan was elect ed President and she appointed Mrs. H. T. Thompson, Secretary, and Miss Claudia Edwards, Treasurer. The society will be gin its work immediately. TO THE COURT OF APPEALS. Dr. J. C. WillcoxWill Carry hit Suit Against the Richmond and Dan ville Railroad to that Federal Court. Dr. J. C. Willcox will carry his case against the Richmond and Danville Railroad to the United States Court of Appeals, j It wilt be remembered that on April 24, 1890 he paid that road $195 for a special train to carrv him from Laurens to Columbia to connect with train to Marion, where his father was on his death bed. The road failed to furnish the special train and Dr. Willcox therefore did not reach Marion at the expected time. The Doctor entered suit against the road in the State Courts for failure to carry out the contract and for the “great (listress of mind, anxiety, morti fication and suspense” thereby caused. The damages claimed were $5,000 and $195 (the amount paid by him for the train,) the interest on the latter at 7 per cent and the costs of the suit. The railroad had the case transferred to the United States Circuit Court. The case was tried before Judge Bond of that Court in Columbia in December last. The judge instructed the jury that no damages should be giv en for “great distress of mind, anxiety etc” and further in structed the jury to bring in a verdict for Dr. Willcox for $195 without costs and this the jury did. It is upon the instructions of Judge Bond to the jury that Dr. Willcox will base his appeal, which will be heard in the Uni ted States Court of Appeals in Richmond to-day. The Doctor says he will “fight to the finish. ” He is represented by C. A. Woods, Esq., of Marion, and Col. B. W. Ball, of Laurens. New line of Dress Goods just received at Edwards, Norment & Go’s. BOTHER RAILROAD. Buy the improved Wheeler & Wilson, No 9, of Blackwell Bros. EASTER SERVICES. The Day of Resurrection Appropriate ly Observed in Darlington. The Methodist and Episcopal Churches in Darlington obser ved Easter as usual. The chan cel and pulpit of the Methodist Church were beautifully decor ated and notably among the flowers were a number of mag nificent callas in full bloom. At the morning’service Rev. J. A. Rice preached to a very large congregation. Hisable sermon, the text of which was taken from I Cornithians XV, 14, “And if Christ be not risen”, was attentively listened to and greatly enjoyed by his hearers. The evening service was con ducted by State Secretary W. A. Wynne in the interest of the Young Men’s Christian Associa tion. The Episcopal Churdh was also beautifully decorated. There were flowers and orna mentations in great profusion. Just in front of the chancel-rail was an exquisite memorial to the late Mrs. A. A. Baker. It was a beautiful pyramid sur mounted by a St. Andrew’s cross. .At the top were the let ters “A#A. B.” and at the bot tom the words “At Rest”, both worked in white roses. Lay services were held during the morning and at night Rev. W. A. Guerry conducted the ser vices, preaching a sermon from the text, “If Christ be not risen our preaching is vain and your faith is also vain.” The offer tory sung by Miss Bessie Wil liamson was well rendered and greatly admired. A CHANCE FOR DARLINGTON TO GET A NEW OUTLET. A Letter that will Explain Itself.—A Matter for the Business Men of Darlington to Consider. We have referred several times in these columns to the effort that is being made to build a railroad from Southport, N. C., th ough the Pee Dee sec tion in this State to Greenville, where connection will be made with the great Northwest. The name of the proposed road is the Cape Fear and Cincinnati Railway Company. A few days since the Mayor of Darlington received a letter in reference to the road from Col. T. Stobo Farrow, of Spar tanburg, the attorney for the road. The letter which will ex plain itself is as follows: Hon. W. F. Dargan, Darling ton, S. C., Dear Sir:—We are trying to secure the building of a new line of railroad from Southport, N. C. (formerly Smithville, N. C.) through the eastern and upper section of our State. The original intention was to have the main line run by Conway and Florence to Camden, and have one branch from Camden to Gaffney City, via Chester, and another branch from Cam den. via Winnsboro, to Green ville. An effort is being made to change this plan and have the line from Greenville run by Glenn Springs and Union, and thence to Lockhart Shoals, con necting there with the Gaffney City branch, putting Chester on the main .line. And if this change should be made, anoth er change might also be made, and the line run from Chester to Catawba Falls and branch off thence, tua Kershaw, Haile’s Gold Mine, Hartsville, Darling ton C. H. and Marion C. H., to Southport N 0., leaving Cam den and Florence off the line al together. Our charter would authorize such a change of route, and, if the people at points along the proposed line would do their best towards aiding to build said road, a shorter and better line might be secured, and I write you to inquire what the people of your section would do towards a road on said line. Will you please write me, at your earliest convenience, what you think your County would subscribe towards building a road on proposed line? Pure, Lime Fruit Juice. & Honour. West McCall & Burch’s fs head quarters for clothing, shoes, hats and gents furnishing goods. DOCTORS IN COUNCIL. The Proceedings of the Annual Meet ing of the Pee Dee Medicial Asso ciation. ' The annual meeting of the Pee Dee Medicial Association was held on Tuesday in the par lor of the Enterprise Hotel, with Dr. C. Kollock, of Cheraw, the president, in the chair. Acom- mittee» consisting of Drs. J. Lunney, A. T. Baird and J. C. Willcox, was appointed to make arrangements for having a ban quet at the next annual meet ing which will be held in Dar lington. A committee, consist ing of Drs. B. C. Norment, A. T. Baird and J. C. Willcox, was appointed to draft suitable res olutions upon the death of Dr. W. A. Player. Dr. A. T. Baird was elected essayist for the next annual meeting. This is a new feature of the association. The election for officers for the en suing year resulted as follows: President, Dr. C. Kollock; Vice President, Dr. J. C. Willcox; Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. J. Lunney. There was a good at tendance at the meeting. Tery respectfully yours, T. Stobo Farrow. Glenn Springs, S C , Apl 14, 1892. Exclusive styles in Mulls. Evening shades, high colors, matched embroideries, all over figured, with hemstitched bor der. These Mulls found only at Edwards, Norment & Co’s. Trade your old machine for a New Home or Wheeler & Wil son, No 9, at Blackwell Bros. THE FURIOUS WINDS. Damage Done to the Darlington Brick and Iron Worke by a Cyclone. A severe clyclone passed over Marlboro County last Thursday afternoon. Crops were badly damaged and in some places animals were killed. We had a touch of the cyclone in Darling ton County, but the only serious damage reported to us was at the brick yard of the Darlington Brick and Iron Works at Rob bins Neck. There the damage was great. The wind tore the immense shed, used for cover ing the brick almost entirely to pieces. The machinery, too, was injured. The loss is esti mated at $1,500. This is one of Darlington’s youngest indus tries and the loss sustained by it Mil be greatly regretted by all. A few more nice dress terns at reduced price at Me & Burch’s. pat- Call EXCURSION RATES. C., S. & N, Railroad Again Offers Re duced Rates. The Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad again offers excursion rates to the people of Darlington. To those wishing to attend the annual meeting of the South Carolina Medical ^ ssociation, in Georgetown on the 27 and 28 insts., round trip tickets will be sold to Sumter for $2.20; good from the 25th to 30th insts. Excursion tickets will also be sold to Charleston for the Floral Fair which will be held on the 28th and 29th inst. These tickets will be good from the 27th inst. to May 2nd and the fare for the round trip will be $5.60. The Atlantic Coast Line has also given reduced rates as fol lows : Meeting of the South Carolina Bar Association in Charleston, tickets on sale April 27,28 and 29, and good to re turn until May 4 inclusive, at $5.20 ; State Convention of the Y. M. C. A. in Spartanburg, tickets to Columbia on sale April 19, 20, 21 and 22, and good to return until April 26 in clusive, at $4,80; meeting of Grand Lodge Knights of Honor in Columbia, tickets on sale April 19 and 20, and good to re turn until April 23 inclusive, at 84.80 ; Southern Baptist Conven tion, in Atlanta, Ga.. iron clad tickets on sale My 3 to 6 in clusive, and limited to contin uous passage in each direction with extreme limit May 17,1892, at $11 ; Floral Fair in Charles ton, tickets on Sale April 27 and 28 and on morning trains April 29, good to return until May 2 inclusive, at $5.60. IMPORTANT TO STUDENTS. Evaporated Apples. W. & H A NEW FIRM. Mettr* N. S. Gib»on and C. R. Wood* Embark in New Buaineaa. Messrs N. S. Gibson and C. R. Woods have formed a copart nership for the purpose of con ducting an insurance,brokerage and real estate business. In the insurance line they will manage both life and fire insur ance and they have already se cured some of the largest com panies in the country. Their office will be in the brick build ing now In the course of con struction on the Gihson proper ty at the corner of Main and Orange Streets. The News welcomes this firm and trusts that it will meet with every success. Mr. Woods, will in addition to his new business, continue during the cotton sea son to purchase the “fleecy sta ple.” New Dates. West & Honour. Parasols, Fans, Chiffon, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Trimmings, Embroider ies and Fancy Goods. Head- uarters at Edwards, Norment Co’s. See the latest improved Wheel er & Wilson No 9 in dark oak at Blackwell Bros. A MISSION INSTITUTE. The Baptists of this Community will Hold an Interesting Discussion on Mission Subjects.—Program of the Proceedings. •This is the centennial year of the mission work among the Baptists of this country and the members of that congregation in Darlington and vicinity will observe the anniversary by re newed activity in the good cause. A “Mission Institute” will be held with the Swift Creek Baptist Church, begin ning to-morrow (Friday) and continuing until Sunday morn ing. The institute will be held with the idea of increasing the interest in mission work and it is probable that others will be held during the year. The fol lowing program has been ar- rangedjfor to-morrow’s institute^ Friday, 11 a m—Principles and plans of Apostolic Missions, Rev. N. IN. Burton; 8 p m—Ob structions of Missions in Early and Middle Ages of the Christ ian Era, Rev. J»hn Stout. Saturday, 11 a m—The Carey Epoch in Missions, Rev. C. L. Dowell;.The Beginning of For eign Missions in America, Rev. F. M. Satterwhite; 8 p m—Ob structions to Foreign Missions Answered, Rev. G. T. Gresham. Sunday, 11 a m—The Christ ian’s Indebtedness to the Heath en, Rev. J. W. Perry. It is expected that there will be some discussion of each topic after the address of the speaker assigned. The public generally are cord ially invited to attend. The prettiest line of wash goods in town, McCall & Burch. Eyaporated Apricots. West & Honour. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORTHYJ YOUNG PEOPLE. Seven Vacant Scholarships in the Pea body Normal College.—Free Tuit ion at Converse. [Columbia Record, April 8th.] The State House presented its usual quiet to day, but the Su perintendent of Education had a bit of information that will prove of interest to at least thir teen individuals and their friends. The following letter has just been received by him: Peabody Normal College. Nashville, Tenn, Apl 2,1892. Hon. W. D. Mayfield, Columbia, S. C. Dear Sir : At the close of this college year there will be thir teen vacant scholarships for South Carolina, and in accord ance with the regulations of the Peabody Board of Trust, I re commend the appointment of the following students who are now in college at their own ex pense : Mabel Killough, Florence, Maggie C. LaCoste, Mayesville, Mary D. Sullivan, Due West, Carrie Sullivan, Due West, Mar guerite M. Todd, Due West, Nannie W. Todd, Due West. These students will think it a great favor if you will send them an early notice of their appoint ment, as this will enable them to settle their arrangements for next year. The remaining va cancies will be filled in the us ual way. Yours respectfully, William H. Payne, President Superintendent Mayfield said that he would appoint the six young ladies named at once un der section 8, clause 5, of the Peabody Board of Trust. The other seven would have to be chosen by competitive examin ation, which would be appoint ed later. THE COX MATTER. Mr. Cox Failed to Appear Voluntarily and the Authorities Did not Catch Him. We stated in our last issue that we were informed that Mr. L. N. Cox, whose case has now become famous, would volun tarily come to Darlington and deliver himself to the authori ties, but so far he has failed to do so. We also made mention of the fact that Sheriff Cole telegraphed on Wednesday of last week to Sheriff Ferguson to arrest Cox who, he was inform ed, had registered at a hotel in Charleston under the assumed name, “L. Nelson Baltimore.” We went to press before Sher- S '~ Ferguson’s reply was receiv- , which was to the effect that Cox had gone to Savannah. While the waterworks com pany will push the case against Cox the matter just now Ties in abeyance. As long as Cox re mains away from the State nothing can be done, for he cannot be brought to Darling ton without a requisition and it is not probable that the company will again ask Governor Tili- man for one. If he comes to Darlington voluntarily or if he is caught in the State the case against him will be pushed. [The State.] Spartanburg, April 15.—Pre sident B. F. Wilson of Converse College has sent the following circular letter to the school commissioners of each county in the State: The authorities of Converse College authorize me to make the following offer of one scholarship of free tuition in the collegiate department of Converse College to one young woman in each county in the State of South Carolina. Each scholarship is worth $50 and is good for two years. 1. The applicant must be at least thirteen and not more than eighteen years of age, and must be of good moral character. 2. The examination must be held at each county seat on Sat urday, July 3Q, 1892, or as near that time as will be convenient to the school commissioner of said county. 3. Applicants must pass a written examination on: First, arithmetic and algebra to equa- tjons of the second degree; se cond, geography ; third, history; fourth, English grammar and analysis; and the applicant passing the best examination shall be entitled to the scholar ship. 4. The school commissioner may determine the successful applicant or appoint a commit tee to examine the papers of the applicants. 5. If there are no applicants for examination on the day ap pointed the school commission er of said county shall have power to appoint one young wo man ( to said scholarship. The school commissioner of each county will please report to the president of Converse College as soon after the ex amination as possible, officially certifying to the successful ap plicant or appointee. Eighty-five families in the ci ty of Darlington are using the New Home or Wheeler & Wil son, No 9, bought at Blackwell Bros. Ribbons are very stylish. A large lot of new styles and shades just in to-day. Edwards, Norment & Co. A DARLINGTON BOY. Rev. H. A Hymes Receives a Call to Memphis —A Bright Future Be fore Him. [The State, April IB.] Carolinians always make their mark, and in this connection it will be interesting to the many Columbia friends of Mr. H. A. Hymes, who graduated with honor at the South Carolina University a few years ago, and who now has the prefix of ’’ Rev.” attached to his name, to know that he is to begin his minister ial career under most flattering circumstances. From a private .source The State,learns that Mr. Hymes has just been called to the pastorate of the Idlewild Presbyterian Church of Memphis, Tenn., and it is quite likely will accept the invitation. Mr. Hymes will graduate at the Theological Seminary of Princeton in May, 1 and taking into consideration the fact that he hasnotyet regu larly entered the ministry, the call is especially complimentary, coming as it does from so impor tant a field as the city of Mem phis. Mr. Hymes, after taking a course in the University in this city, then entered the law school of that institution arid gradua ted in law also. Being admit ted to practice, and being fully equipped to succeed he went to Texas, where bright prosjiects opened to him ; but feeling that he was called to preach, he abandoned law after a short time and entered Union Theolo gical Seminary at Hampden Sydney, Virginia, to prepare himself for his life work. Grad uating in that well known school, he then went to Prince ton, where he now is, and where he has made an enviable record. The faculty recommended Mr. Hymes to the Memphis church in a flattering manner, which led to his call. All of “Ham’s” friends here, as he used to be familiarly known to them, will extend their best wishes and heartiest congratulations upon the suc cess he has so far attained, and will wish him every triumph in his new work. Examine our remnant and bargain counter, McCall & Burch ; Fulton Market Beef. W. & H. PEE DEE PRESBYTERY, Proceedings of the Meeting at Reedy Creek Church. The Pee Dee Presbytery met at Reedy Creek Church, Marion County, on Thursday night last. The opening sermon was deliv ered by Rev. H. B. Zernow, the retiring Moderator. Rev. E. Palmer Huston was elected Moderator and Rev. T. B. Craig temporary clerk. There was a good attendance ; seven of the nine ministers in the Presbytery were present and seventeen churches were represented by ruling elders. The reports from churches showed an increase in membership of about 150. The conference for foreign missions was held on Friday night and for home missions on Saturday night. Rev. J. G. Law, of Dar lington, and Dr G. G. Palmer, of Cartersville, were elected commissioners (delegates) to the General Assembly which will meet at Hot Springs, Ark, on May 19. Rev. H. M. Brearley and Elder W. J. McLeod were elected alternates. Rev. J. G. Law and Hon. W. D. Johnson were elected directors of the Presbyterian College at Clinton and the institution was recom mended to the patronage of the Pee Dee people. The revised directory of worship was reject ed and the Assembly was over- tured to continue the work of revision. Rev. J. G. Richards resigned as theevangelist of the Presbytery as he has accepted an invitation to supply four churches in Marion County. After passing a rising vote of thanks to the people of Reedy Creek for their hospitality the Presbytery adjourned on Satur day. The next meeting of the Presbytery will be held at Jef ferson Church in Chesterfield County on September, 29. THE COUNTY NEWS. A CARD. Capt. W. E. Charles States his Position inState and National Politics. Editor Darlington News: In reply to the paragraph in your last issue, “Doubly Honor ed,” I would say in State poli tics I expect to support the “Farmers Movement,”asl have always done, with all the ener gy of my nature. Although I was appointed Chairman of the Sixth Congressional District by the Reform Republican party without my knowledge or con sent, I intend to support that party nationally. There is no conflict between these parties in national politics. W. E. Charles. [We gladly give space to Capt. Charles’ card. He telle us something we never heard of.before, namely, that there is no conflict in national politics between the “Farmers Movement” and the “Reform Republicans.”— , Editor Thb Nkws.] FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. What Our Neighbors Are Doing And Saying.—A Brief Resyme of the Week. JASPER. Mr. W. D. Hill has been quite sick again. The frost on Friday was very severe, but it did no great dam age to fruit around Jasper. Sociables do not seem to be so popular since our architect, who is so enthusiastic on the sub ject, left for other fields. Several of our neighbors have recently been to Lowther’s Lake, on fishing excursions, but with what success we are una ble to state. Most of us have nearly finish ed planting corn and some have finished planting cotton. To bacco is looking well. Not many of our farmers are plant ing it however. Our pastor preached an ex cellent sermon at Lake Swamp on Sunday. His text was, “Show me your faith without works and I will show my faith by my works.” Our public roads are greatly in need of attention. The law also requires the roads to be twenty feet wide, but in some places the roads have been ploughed into until they are only about twelve feet wide. We are having very quiet times out here. The farmers are attending to their business and letting politics rest for the present. Mosquitoes are plenti ful in the woods and the indi cations are that they will be worse than they were last year. UNA. Some few persons in this sec tion are in the habit of allowing their small dogs to follow them to church. We suppose this is due to thoughtlessness but, as it is a great source of annoyance, we trust that it will be stopped. Someone entered the Baptist parsonage on Sunday while Rev. G. T. Gresham and his family were at Church. While the person had abundant op portunity to steal everything, only a few small things were taken. We attended a fish fry at Stokes Bridge, on Lynch’s River, last Thursday. It was a great success. About fifty pounds of fish were cooked. The Stokes Bridge people deserve credit for the success of the fry and we extend to them our heartiest thanks for the pleas ure afforded us. Col. Demaree, of Kentuc ky, the famous temper ance lecturer, visited this place and the Gully last week. We have not heard the result at the latter place, but a lodge of the Good Templars has been organ ized here with sixty-five mem bers. Rev. G. T. Gresham is Chief Templar. Col. Demaree is a humorous speaker and to all fair minded persons he handles the liquor question very ably, giving solid, truths. GREEN PLAINS. We had ice and frost on the tenth and most of the cotton that was up is killed and the gardens are badly damaged. The mail matter at this office has increased considerably late ly and we should not be sur prised if we soon have three mails a week instead of one. The people of Darlington County will hear from us at the primary. We want reform but not Ben as the leader. So say all of us on this side of the “bay’’ except three. Miss McFarlan opened her school at Bethleham on Mon day. She will teach music in connection with the other branches. Miss McFarlan is a daughter of the late Dr. McFar lan, of Hartsville, and has had some experience in teaching. We wish her success in her new field. The Reynolds shoe will last twelve months; fbund only at Blackwell Bros. DR. LAFFERTY, THE LECTURER. The Famout Humorist Will Deliver An other Lecture in Darlington. Rev. J. J. Lafferty D. D., of Richmond, Va., editor of the Methodist Advocate, will pay Darlington another visit short ly. Dr. Lafferty is one of the most popular humorous lectur ers ol the day and the address he delivered here last year was splendid and the highest praises were given him by our people. He will visit Darlington this time on Friday night of next week. On that night he will deliver a lecture in the opera house in the interest of the Ep worth League. Those who will attend the lecture may be as sured that a most enjoyable evening will be afforded them. PRECEPT AND PRACTICE. The Editor of the Abbeville Medium in Radical Days and Now. [The State.] • PRECEPT. That crowd (the opponents of Tillman) is certainly not a suc cess when it comes to a fight for principle. They .give up too soon and are led away by expediency. If they so readily sacrifice principle in what they claim was such an important matter, they will very likely do the same in other cases.—Abbe ville Medium. practice. Office of Abbeville Medium,) Hemphill & Co., Proprs. } Abbeville C. H., 8. C., Dec. 13, 1872.—Hon. F. J. Moses, Jr. Columbia, 8. C. Dear Sir : Presuming that a vacancy may be caused in the Judge- ship in this circuit by the nomi nation of Judge Orr as Minister to Russia, I write to solicit your influence in my behalf in se curing your influence for that position if made vacant. 1 was admitted to practice in the State in 1866 and since that time have practiced in the courts of this State and Texas. For the past two years I have held office under the Administration and have given general satisfaction. In the event of an election for Judge 1 will stand before the Legislature, fairly and squarely upon the Republican platform. If you can, consistent with what you regard just and pro per, aid me in this matter I will consider myself placed under many obligations and will be happy to reciprocate the favor whenever opportunity offers. I have the honor to be your most obedient servant, Robert R. Hemphill. CLYDE. Mrs. A. B. Morrison is quite sick. Miss F. E. Walters is on the sick list. Mr. D. A. Outlaw, of Sumter, was visiting friends in Harts ville on Saturday and Sunday. We had a killing frost on the 16 inst., levelling the corn and gardens. So our boys must sow their gardens again. Trial Justice Smith was busy Saturday with several cases. One of them was between Mes srs. James and George King on one side and Mrs. Betsie King on the other, which grew out of questions of rent. The jury rendered a verdict for Mrs. King. Pres Samuel, colored, was found guilty of not comply ing with bis contract with Mr. William Gilbert and was sen tenced to pay a fine of $10 and the costs or serve thirty days in jail. Office of Abbeville Medium, j Hemphill & Co., Proprs. J Abbeville C. H., S. C., March 26, 1873.—H. H. I). Byrn, Esq. Dear Sir : The Governor’s pro- clama tion appointing me coro ner for this county was received some days ago. I would have acknowledged the receipt sooner but have been sick. Thank His Excellency for me. Very respectfully, Robert R. Hemphill. P. S. I would accept of a nice appointment that would pay well. Correct styles in Straw Hats from 10c to $2.75. Edwards, Norment & Co. MAUUSKER, THE ORGANIZER. This Republican Paid a Visit to Dar lington on Saturday Last Mr. F. W. M a c u s k e r, of Georgetown, who is recognized as one of the few efficient or ganizers left in the Republican party in South Carolina, and who took a conspicuous part in the Republican State Conven tion which was held in’ Colum bia last week, spent last Satur day in Darlington. When re cognized on the streets by one of the editors of The News he was in the company of two of the gentlemen who, at the meet ing of the Darlington Township Club held on Saturday, April 9, were nominated by Mr. W. H. Lawrence as suitable persons to represent the Democracy of Darlington at the approaching County Convention. In fact, it was with one of these gentle men that Mr. Macusker seems to have spent the greater por tion of his time during his stay in Darlington. See our new lot of Laces and Embroideries. Just in. Ed wards, Norment & Co’s. HIS FIFTH VICTIM. Bill Murphy, the Tarheel Outlaw, Kills a Deputy Sheriff. Murphy, N. C., April 10.— Bill Murphy, the half-breed des perado who murdered his bro ther and three other persons, has killed a deputy sheriff, and is now in hiding in the Nanta- hala Mountains, where he defies arrest. After killing his brother, he sent word to the sheriff that he did not want to hurt him, but that the sheriff must not try to arrestjiim. The sheriff summoned a posse of fifteen men, and with Char ley Ray, his deputy, went to arrest Murphy. Murphy was at the house of Tobe Miller, with his brothers, Arch and Jim, and they opened fire on the posse when the sheriff or dered them to surrender. A hot fire from both sides was kept up for some time, and Rav, the deputy, fell dead with a bullet in his brain. When Ray fell the posse fled. The sheriff has asked the Governor for troops. Murphy has staked off his grave by the side of his dead brother's. He is now in the mountains in North Carolina, where it will be almost impos sible to follow him. The biggest university in the world is at Cairo, Egypt. It- has 11,000 students.