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THE WINTHROP NORMAL SCHOOL. ! 1LLI.MCI matters in and around pros perous DARLINGTON. THE A Column of News, Persom I and Otlv of Interest to Our Many Readers. erwise. Competitive Examination for Scholar. ships from Darlington County. | rHE The following extract from a letter from Hon. W. D. May- field. Superintendent of Educa- A Picnic Given as an Adjunct to the ANNUAL MEETING OF COUNTY ALLIANCE. tion, to Co 1 . W. H. Evans, | School Commissioner of Dar- Mrs. J. J. Ward has gone to lington County, is self explana- Saluda, N. C. tory and will Imj of interest to Mrs. E. E. Lunn is spending a few weeks at Asheville N. C. Miss Judith Hodges, of Sum ter, is visiting Mr. J. H. San ders. Mrs. J. W. Boykin announces that he is a candidate for County Commissioner. The Darlington Building and lady students: “The course of Meeting —A Large Crowd Pres ent.—Officers Elected and an Address Issued. The annual meeting of the stud in the * )ar *' n 8 tou County Alliance Winthrop Normal College has, was 011 Friday. A been extended from one to two; picnij was given as an adjunct ears. The scholarships have of the meeting and a very large n likewise extended, but are crowd was present. Mr. J. W. rorfeitable upon failure of the i i • , holders to meet the requirements Bowden » business manager of of the College. Although the tlie Cotton Plant, addressed the 1 course has been extended pupils audience in the interest of his will be permitted to enter the journal. Rev. G. T. Gresham, graduate in Loan Association will meet on senior class and 1U - TT , Monday next, the 25 inst. one, if found prepared to do so ^ na > delivered an address on Miss Bessie Williamson left' “The $150 scholarship of your prohibition During the course on Tuesday for Columbia to count y has been continued for of his address he made remarks visit friends in that city. next y e f r *° the young lady who ^ about the vote on the prohibi- „ won it last year. Besides thisL- , . Judge H. E. P. Sanders an- scholarship your county is en- tlon bl in the ast Le g ,slature - nounces that he is a candidate titled to two other scholarships 10 w h»eh Mr. H. C. Burn took for next year which are each ; exception and for a few minutes worth “free tuition” with a right to the winners, in their order, to the $150 scholarship, should the holder thereof fail to avail herself of it. These two “free tuition” scholarships are to be awarded on a competitive examination to be held by your County Board of Examiners on the 5th day of August. The questions will be sent to you in , . . i due time by Pres. D. B. Johnson An important announcement an( j w jji include arithmetic, concerning the Oak Ridge (N. grammar, geography. United C.) Institute appears in this y ta ^ eg history, composition, ,8Sue - j reading, writing and spelling. The subject for the meeting “Applicants must be at least of the Y. M. C. A. on Sunday seventeen years old at the time afternoon next is, “Christian of the opening of the next ses- Light,” Titus, XI, 11—14. sion of the College, Sept. 28th, i of good health, good moral char- « Co, gen- ac ter, intend to follow teaching . . . Hartsyille,, as a vocation and without phy- have mwle an assignment for g j ca i defects or eccentricities. idav an address was Issued in- the benefit of their creditors. , *<q’h e Colle* e is open only to | stead to the people of Darling- for the office of Trial Justice. Misses Annie and Meta Wil liamson will leave to-day for a brief visit to Pawley’s Island. The Secretary of State has is-1 sued a charter to the Darlington County Hedge Fence Company. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Gadoway left last week for Saluda, N. C. Miss Lilah Kelley accompanied them. Messrs. H. J. Lee eral merchants at a spirited controversy followed between them. Other than this there was no incident of an un usual character during the day. The regular meeting of the Alliance was held behind closed doors, and the following officers were elected : W. H. Lawrence, president; J. W. Warr, vice president; H. A. Josey, secreta ry ; J. N. Kervin, treasurer; Rev. A. W. Parrott, chaplain ; E. D. Bozeman, doorkeeper P. W. McNeese, sergeant at arms, H. C. Burn, county lecturer ; W. A. Dowling, assistant lect urer ; delegate to Stats Alliance, J. M. Waddill. The County Alliance has here tofore passed a set of resolutions at each annual meeting b u t at the meeting on Fri- A sixteen horse power saw mill and gin with engine and machinery complete are adver tised for sale in another column. Revs. John Stout, of Darling ton, and J. W. Perry, of Harts- 1 ville, will exchange pulpits on Sunday morning and eveni next. females. The training ton. This address the Alliance white given is strictly professional and, therefore, a good academic education is a pre-requisite to the taking profit.” Misses Lize and Caroline Thompson, who have been visi ting relatives in Darlington, will leave this morning for Pawley’s Island. Capt. John K. Mclver, secre- fary of the Whitney Manufac turing Company of burg, was in town last week on l a8t a brief visit to relatives. Buy the light running New eveningj Home or the Wheeler & Wilson No. 9, found only at Blackwell Bros. THE LIGHTS AHE OUT. And the Town it in Total Darkness as the Outcome of the Cox Matter. The electric light works shut Spartan- down on Wednesday night proposes to publich. Delegates were also elected to the ••Legislative Conference,” of the course with which is to meet in Florence on j Tuesday next for the purpose of ! selecting an Alliance candi- | date for Congress from this dis- ! trict. The delegation is com- Iposed as follows: J. Wesley j Woodham, J. W. Warr, J. W. i Davis, H. Y. Scarborough, E. E. (Evans, J.M Waddill, W. M. Harris, H. M. Crosswell. This delegation was elected - in accordance with the follow ing call: Floiiknck, 8. C., June 28. 1892. The Executive Committee of the 6th Congressional District respectful ly request each County Alliance in said district to elect delegates to a conference to be held at Florence on Tuesday, the 26th day of July next for the purpose of selecting a candi date to succeed the late Hon. E. T. Stackhouse in Congress. Each county is entitled to double its representation in our General Assem- bl >-, BITTEN BY A MAD DOG. The Animal Runs Amuck on the Streets —Two Persons Bitten. Considerable commotion was caused in town on Friday by a dog running amuck upon the streets, having every appear ance of being mad. The dog came from the country. It first attacked and severely bit a young white boy, LuciusSinith, on Postmaster Gatlin’s place about three miles from Darling ton. The animal then ran to wards town and, when near the C. & D. depot, bit a colored girl, named Mattie Stokes. It con tinued its course towards the centre of the town, frightening .1 TMIRLi; .UTIIIDT. A TRAIN wrecked a few miles FROM FLORENCE. Th« Fast Passenger Rnshes into a Washout.—T w o Persons Killed and seven Injured.—Seven Cars Wrecked. Florence, July 18.—A disas trous wreck occurred about 2 o’clock this morning on the Northeastern Railroad, almost within the cit^jimits of Flor ence, the results of which are two persons killed, a number wounded and seven broken cars people along the route, and on in the ditch. reaching the Square and while just in front of The News office the dog attacked the brother of the girl that was bitten, and he knocked it twice over the head v/ith a hammer. The dog then retreated to the side of the Hew itt building, near the jail, and there it was shot and killed. Dr. Baird cauterized the wounds of the boy and Dr. Lunney per formed a similar service for the girl. Both of the victims are doing well. .... — Try our choice roller patent flour selling so low down at Blackwell Bros. DEATH OF MR. C. J. CORNEY. A Former Resident of Darlington Coun ty Dies in Charleston. Mr. C. J. Corney died in Char leston on Thursday night last, of typhoid fever, after an illness of some duration. He was a native of Ireland and was sixty- eight years old. Mr. Corney came to this country when quite young and during his long life he lived in many places. He resided for many years in Tim- monsville and during his stay there became well known throughout Darlington County. His wife, four sons and one daughter survive him. His daughter is Mrs. C. K Rogers, of this place. His remains were brought to Darlington on Fri day on the Atlantic Coast Line train, which arrives here at 9.30 at night, and were interred in the Methodist cemetery soon after arrival, Rev. John Stout conducting the services. of week and the streets have been in darkness ever since. In , . | the stores the merchants have The front is being placed on re t urn ed to the lamps for light, the new store between Joye & trouble is the outgrowth Sanders, and the bookstore. 0 f the now famous Cox matter. Messrs Woods & Woods will: jt will be remembered that L. move into this store on August 1. Cox sold to the electric light Miss Rosa Mclnvaill, left (Company a plant upon Hartsville on Wednesday morn-1 the engine and boilersof which ing to spend two months with wa8 a mortgage of little over j puiered by said conference ~ ‘ s, Cleve- #2,400. When the Sheriff not first pledge himself in A new supply of shoes all sizes, styles and prices, just re ceived at Blackwell Bros. ARRESTED FOR ARSON. Manly Wilkes in Jail on the Charge of Burning a Church. Last fall the Lake Swamp Baptist Church in this county, near Timmonsville, was destroy friends at Glenn Springs land Springs and tn mocks. Ham- [ o f Darlington to arrest Cox m ed by fire. Circumstances pointed strongly to incendiarism The candidacy of no one will be eon- ! a b (1 suspicion has always rested whodoes upon L. Manly Wilkes, a white writing | , nan w ho lives in that neighbor the c. carry bound at 9.45 ight 8. &. N. Railroad now passengers. The south train leaves Darlington A. M. and tin northbound at 4.30 P. M. Dr. W. L. Galloway has pur chased the lot on Orange Street, between Church and Sycamore, for selling property under mort gage Governor Tillman with drew his requisition, thus pre venting the Darlington county authorities from bringing Cox endeavored that he will rtand by all the Alliance hood, as the incendiary. Just Washington after the fire Wilkes disappear- J. D. Montoomkry, President K. M. McCown, Secretary. Buy a handsome eight day to justice. The holder of the mortgage is the D A. TompkinsCompany, of Charlotte. The company claimed the engine and boilers A Nice Sum Realized for 'clock for $3,50 at Black Bros. THE JEFF DAVIS FUND. a portion of the McCall proper-1 and has been engaged this week ty, and will build a residence thereon. The many friends of Rev. J. G. Law will be glad to learn that his health is much improv ed. He expects to leave next week for a visit to Cleveland Springs. Services will be conducted in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and evening next by Rev. E. P. Hutson. The collection will be taken for the Presbyterial Evangelist. Mr. J. A. Hutchinson has brought to The News office several red Bermuda potatoes, which he planted about the mid dle of April. They are extra large and extra early. Several Darlingtonians will leave this week for Cleveland Springs. Among the party are Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Milling, Dr. J. A. Boyd. Mes rs C. R. Woods and N. L. Harrell and probably others. The announcement of the Mon roe High School is published in this issue. The next session will begin on August 22. This well known institution has al ways been popular, and deserv edly so, among Darlingtonians. Work has already been begun upon the park for the public square. The park has been laid on and a large force of hands is now employed pushing forward the work. The walks and piaz zas will be paved with cement and the park proper will be planted in blue grass. Darlington's Contribution. in removing them. The elec-' u u j u trie light company thus loses The ladies who had charge property for which it had paid f the entertainments for the| full value The movements 0 f / he , r ? av ‘ 8 the electric light company for memorial fund av ' e y - ThebondhohlersS long "sh.’ce ^“ts. The entertainment which z i t.,.iAATrii i that occasion, much better at- quest was granted, Judge W al- tended than on the first evening and, of course, the receipts were ied, butithas been known for sometime that he has been lurk ing about his home and several ineffectual attempts have re- j cently been made to capture him. On Sunday night, how ever, a party of citizens from the Lake Swamp section cap tured him while in his bed at home. He is now in jail. Wilkes is about forty five years of age. lace appointing W. F. Dargan, E T^he'future the company! I V uch lar « er - The evening was with the rests now entirely bondholders. There is a move ment among them looking to the sale of the remainder of the plant and the purchase of a new one complete, or to some other arrangement to enable the com pany to renew the work of fur nishing lights. The citizens earnestly hope that some ar rangement for the restoration of the lights will be made sdon for the closing down of the works has subjected the town to considerable inconven ience. company t h 0r0U ghly enjoyed by the large The No 9 is handsome in con struction, light running and will last a life time. Buy one. Entire satisfaction guaranteed. Blackwell Bros. At the meeting of the County Democratic Executive Commit tee last week it was decided that the candidates for trial jus tices be voted for at the prima ry by every Democratic voter in the county and not, as will be done in some other counties, each district voting for its trial justice. A NEW RESTAURANT. Will Shortly ba Opened in Mr. Allen'* Store on Pearl Street. Messrs W. L. Oats and J. H. Moore, under the firm name of W. L. Oats & Co, will shortly open a restaurant in Mr. P. B. Allen’s store on Pearl Street, which is now in the course of construction. Both of these gentlemen are residents of Oats and are young men. They will remove to Darlington in order to have personal supervision of their business. In a growing town like Darlington there is “always room for one more”, so we welcome the new firm and wish it Buccess. crowd present and all voted the entertainment excellent. The j ladies in charge wish to return j thanks to Mrs. Frank Pegues for furnishing delightful music at both entertainments and to the manager of the opera house for many courtesies extende 1. On Monday the ladies leased the “merry-go round” on Pearl „, Street for the afternoon and de- ;n of voted the proceeds to the me-1 morial fund. Only white peo- j pie were allowed to ride, and ( ladies, gentlemen and children taking advantage of this oppor tunity enjoyed riding to their heart’s contents. The net pro ceeds of the “merry-go-round” amounted to something over $28, which, together with the net proceeds of the entertain ments, brings Darlington’s quota for the Jeff Davis memor ial fund to $89. Why use your old machine when you can trade it to advan tage for the light running New Home or the improved No. 9 at Blackwell Bros ? OUR CAMPAIGN MEETING. It is Hoped that Good Order Will be Maintained To-day. The campaign meeting will be held to-day on the Academy green, beginning at 11 o’clock, livery indication points to a large crowd attending. It be hooves every citizen of the county to remember that for Darlington’s honor good order should prevail. The Mayor of Darlington has promised that he will do all in his power to preserve order, and it is the duty of every man to aid him in his efforts. Any one creat ing disorder will be promptly locked up and those who do know how to behave like gentle men should see to it that no dis graceful conduct shall sully the fair name of Darlington. The bars were closed at 6 o’clock yesterday afternon and will re main closed until 6 this after noon. A PREACHER IN TROUBLE. Manuel Lever, a Well Known Colored Preacher, Arrested for Forgery. Manuel Lever, a well known colored preacher, has been ar rested on the charge of forgery. Mr. O. D. Lee, who had him arrested, states in the affidavit that Lever obtained from him a bale of cotton, of the value of about forty dollars, on a forged order from Dr. J. S. Garner, of Darlington. Lever is now lodged in jail, having been plac ed there on Tuesday. The ' Merry-Go-Round" Again. The “merry-go-round” on Pearl Street will again be re served on Monday afternoon for white people. The proceeds on this occasion will be devoted to the purchase of an organ for the Sunday-school at the Fac tory. The time reserved is from 6 to 8.30 p m. Mr. T. J. Drew, the superintendent of the school, will have charge. The cause is a good one and the people should patronize the horses. C. W. Hogg, who killed Leon The cause of the wreck was the washing out of a small sec tion of road at five-mile post. The road there crosses a little stream and runs on an embank ment about five feet high. The ground on each side slopes to ward the stream and toward the road. An unprecedented flood of rain, which began about dark and kept up almost incess antly during the night, had formed on each side of the road to e its that had eaten into the earthwork and left barely a shell supporting the rails and ties, but strong enough to de ceive even the experienced and careful engineer, Robert Mack, who had pulled the throttle on the fast mail train leaving here at 1.20 this morning, carring about thirty-four passengers and the train crew in eight coaches. Running at a high rate of speed, when the ill-fated train reached the break there was a lurch, a plunge, shrieking and cracking of timbers and the wrecked train lay on one side in a ditch almost submerged in wa ter. The engine ha i leaped the break, broken from thecars and stood unharmed on the firm ground beyond. Six cars were Hat, one sleepers panned the break with one truck on the track and the forward truck in the water. The last sleeper stood safe. The train crew at once set to work to rescue the injured pas sengers, who were in momenta ry danger of drowning. Axes and saws in willing hands did yeoman’s work, though they say it did seem that many must drown before they could be res cued. J. S. Simmons, aboy about 18, a news agent, from Charleston, and William Moore, a train hand, going to his home in Summer ville, were killed. The bodies were found under the train, and both are believed to have been killed by the cuncussion. The only passenger seriously hurt was William Bahr, of Charleston, who was taking the body of his 1 rother, who had S een killed in an accident in ersey, home for burial. He was caught between the first and second-class cars and his leg and stomach were badly mashed. It took nearly throe hours to rescue him. The others injured are : P. A. Hymes, of Charleston, scalp wound ; R. W. Hargrove, Wil mington, bagagemaster, badly bruised ;J. H. Collins, Rich mond, scalp wound; C. F. Plane, postal clerk, hurt, but still on duty ;ThomasNaismith, Florence, bruised. The wound ed have been sent home after receiving medical attention here. The night was inky black and the rescuers worked till near day in water waist to neck deep. Mrs Lyons, of Savannah, and two children, were on the train, and were rescued uninjured, but the shock is believed to have serously affected one of the children, already very sick. The passengers all unite in the greatest praise to Conductor Bulluck for his efforts on their behalf He worked like a Tro jan. He wishes credit given to J. H. Collins, of Richmond, and Baggagemaster Hargrove, who, though hurt badly themselves, especially the latter, worked faithfully to the end, also to Mr. W. A. Boyle of Charleston, and Mr. Carr, and Grant Cobb, col ored train man, for valuable assistance in the work. Cobb's activity saved them from the further horrors of fire in the cars. A coroner’s inquest was held over the dead this morning. The verdict relieves the railroad of all blame. The road was in good condition when the train from Charleston passed over it at 8 o’clock. Trains ran by Sumter until this afternoon, when a temporary trestle was constructed. WEAVER A SOUTH HATER, Congressman O'Ferrall Shows up the Record of the Third Party Can didate. [Washington Cor. News and Courier.] One of the most conservative as well as one of the most thoughtful men in Congress from the South is Representa tive O’Ferrall, of Virginia, the chairman of the elections corn- interesting views “No,” he said emphatically, “the Third Party cannot carry any Southern State. The most it can do is to give the Republi can party hope and encourage ment in one or two States and possibly draw off enough un thinking Democrats to give the electoral vote to the Republi cans. But in my opinion, the electoral votes of every South ern State will be cast for Cleve land and Stevenson and against high Federal taxes and force bills. “Harrison is the weakest candidate the Republicans could have nominated, so far as the Southern States are concerned. In those States he is weak in his own party, except among his office holders. Blaine would have been much stronger. Weaver can do less harm than almost any candidate the Third Party could have put in the field. He is known to be a wild and erratic man—everything by turns and nothing long—first a South-hating, South damning Republican, then a Greejiback- er, then oa Knight of Labor, then a Democrat, then an Al liance man, and now a Third Party ite. He has exhausted the vocabulary in his denunciation of the Southern people, and de clared that those who were not shot or hung are again conspir ing to get possession of the Gov ernment.’ He has denounced them as a hungry, rebellious, man-hating, woman-selling gang,’ and as late as July 10, 1888, declared on the floor of the House of Representatives that •he had nothing to take back “Do you think,” said Col O’Ferrall, “that self-respecting Southern men can now vote for such a man ? Do you believe that they are willing to throw their votes upon such a candi date and endanger Democratic success and promote the chances of the passage of a force bill, which means riot and disorder and probably bloodshed and destruction of the peace, hap piness, welfare and material in terests of the South ? As a Southern man, with Southern feelings and with Southern in terests at heart, I do not believe it. There are many other things which will be presented during the canvass which will make the name of Weaver odious in the South and his support will not befelt there in my judgment, morethan a fly on an ox’s horn.” ‘“Then you think the Demo cratic ticket will carry every Southern State and win the fight ?” “I look forward to a grand na tional victory for Cleveland and Stevenson. The people have faith in Cleveland. They know, as someone expressed it recent ly, that ‘he is right in almost everything and honest in all things.’ The causes which brought the great victory of 1890 still exist, and they will be felt even more in the result in the coming election. The people want lower taxes, relief from financial depression, from strikes and labor troubles, from reckless appropriations and from the menace of bayonet rule, and they intend to have it ” Representative O'Ferrall says that the tariff plank will not af fect the election in Virginia, despite the fact that protected industries are developing in that State. “Protection sentiment,” he says, “has been decreasing every year, and the Congress ional districts in which the pro tected industries are principally located are more safely Demo cratic than some districts that are strictly agricultural.” THE COUNTY NEWS. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Happenings Around Una — Stokes Bridge Completed — Hebron School Commencement. Miss Mammie Munnerlyn, of Smithville, Sumter county, is visiting Mrs. Mattie Kelly. Mrs. Eula Petty, formerly of this place but now of Maryland, is visiting her parents and other relatives nere. Miss Annie Shannonhouse, of Charlotte, N. C., is expected here soon on a visit to Miss Clara Crosswell. Mr. Spears the contractor, has completed Stokes Bridge across Lynches’s river, but owing to a rise in the river the abutments have not been fixed. As soon as the water falls these will be placed in position and the travelling public will once more have the privilege of cross ing at that point. The commencement exercises of Hebron High school were held on Monday morning and evening of last week. On ac count of the inclemency of the weather the commencement sermon was not preached on Sunday as expected. The exer cises on Monday morning con sisted of a debate by four young men of the school representing the Simms Literary Society, and of an able address by Hon. Geo. W. Brown, of Darlington. In the evening there were reci tations and readings by a num ber of boys and girls who were also selected by the literary so ciety. This was followed by an address by Rev. J. E. Rushton, of Lamar. All who attended seemed to be well pleased with che exercises and Prof. Massa- beau the efficient principal, is to be congratulated that the pu pils acquitted themselves so well. The board of trustees have secured the services of Prof. Massabean for the next term, which will begin on the first Monday in November and we think the board has acted wisely. crop, especially ia. on and cotton high sandy land Mr. Herbert Race, of Jackson ville, Fla., and Master Austin Race, of Society Hill, are visi ting relatives here. Some of us over this way would be glad if Mr. “Jim Pug” would show us his stock farm. We would be so glad to see even just one colt he has raised for $38, that will sell for $200 or $250. We would like also to see some of his 3} cents meat. Mr. “Pug,” why did you not tell us long ago how to get rich so fast on stock raising ? RIVERDALE. Mrs. Bone, of Charleston, is on a visit to her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. King. The recent heavy rainfalls have injured some of the farms in this section while others have withstood it Well and are very pretty. Capt. Whipple has fifty-six acres of tobacco, which it is es timated will yield from fifteen hundred to two thousand lbs. per acre. Mrs. White, of Robins’ Neck, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Connie is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Levi Morris, who is still very sick. We hope Mrs. Morris will speedily recover. HIGH HILL. A singing school will begin here on Saturday the 23 inst, with Rev. E. H. Cuttino as in structor. Mr. I. F. Reddick takes the cake for the biggest corn. Mr. Alex. Kelly’s corn and cotton is very fine. Rain! rain! the biggest of the season fell on the afternoon of the 15th. The crops are being considerably damaged. There will be a Sunday school picnic at High Hill church on the 27 inst. The ladies will sell refreshments for the benefit of the church. The public and their baskets are invited. ■ ■■ ■ »» -•»—■ ■ • THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE. well a short time ago, quitted on Thursday. was ac- Radcliffe in a bar room in Bam- mittea, and in a talk which your correspondent had with him to day he gave utterance to some THE COLORED ALLIANCE. Loses Members, is Non-Political and Has No Credit. [The State, July 15.] The South Carolina division of the National Farmers’ Alli ance, colored, met here today in Cooper & Taylor’s Hall. Al though there was a somewhat small attendance the delegates managed to have a pretty lively time. The convention was or ganized by the election of K. M. Addison as superintendent and C. W. Foster, secretary. The reports show that the colored Alliance is on a rapid decline. The membership last year was 40,000 and the officers are now only claiming 25,000. After a stormy debate a sub committee was elected to pre pare a resolution defining the position of the colored Alliance on the political situation. The following report was adopted : “Your edmmittee submit the following: “While the State contains various political parties and various issues are being brought into vogue, our people as an or ganization have refused to take any part with any organization from resolutions passed inform er State meetings. “We recommend that we do now, as heretofore, support no political party as an organiza tion.” The colored branch of the Alliance in South Carolina has not met with very much success in securing advances on credit. GREEN PLAIN. The heavy and continued rains have about laid by the crops, for in the two weeks pre ceding last Monday we were not able to plow three days, and consequently the crop on the light lands is a failure. Mr. Willie Howie and Mr. L. M. Byrd have the best cotton in this section and Mr. Howie has some very fine corn. These are both young men and their first efforts bid fair to bring the m to the front as farmers. We wish them much success. We had a very pleasant, and we hope profitable, mission meeting at Antioch last Thurs day. Four addresses were de livered on the progress of foreign missions in the last century and, as might be expected, we heard good talks from Revs. Mr. Perry, of Hartsville, John Stout, of Darlington, and G. T. Gresham, of Mt. Elon. After two addresses were delivered the large crowd assembled in the grove near by for dinner. It seemed as if most of us had for gotten our baskets, and instead of them had brought boxes and trunks. A very bountiful and tempting dinner was soon spread and all were invited to help themselves. The committee did all it could to see that every body enjoyed the occasion and we think the effort was success ful, for we have not heard one word of complaint. After the two last addresses were finish ed all left for home. A Correspondent Feels Certain of Its Success. Editor Darlington Neirs: It is gratifying to us to say that, so far as we have been able to ascertain, the sentiment of our people is largely in favor of prohibition. Our Lodge of Good Templars at this place is continually increasing in num bers. We meet every Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. On next Saturday we will have essays and speeches on the subject of prohibition and the officers for the next quarter will be chosen. We wish to urge upon the mem bers the importance of all at tending the meeting on Satur day and we desire to heartily thank Thk News for allowing us space in its columns to fur ther the cause of temperance. R. Una, S. C., July 18, ’92. DOVESVILLE. Misses Mamie and Nina Dove have gone on an extended visit to friends in Charleston. Mrs. Thos. Swinton, of Char leston, is visiting relatives and friends in this place. Miss Abbie DeLorme has re turned home from a protracted visit to relatives in Sumter. The early shipment of pota toes has proved a dismal failure in this neighborhood, one ship per having fallen fourteen dol lars in debt to his consignee on freight account. On Saturday afternoon while the young men were playing base ball in the suburbs, some one, without fear of the law or the legion of candidates for Sheriff, did then and there with felonious intent appropriate the gold watch and chain with ring attached belonging to Mr. Wil lie Summer. Strong suspicion, with evidence, rests upon a cer tain party and unless he shall return the foresaid property in stantly he will be immediately Homesteaded. EASILY INFLUENCED. Reformer Claims that an “Anti" Newspaper has Aided his Side. Editor Darlington News: The Reformers in this section have reason to feel grateful to the State for the very efficient work it has done for them. There were several of the Re formers here who had become a little shaky until the great mis sionary and enlightener, the State, was sent into their homes free and without their request, which has had the glorious ef fect of opening their heathen political minds and causing them to return safely into the Reform fold. X. Phdadelphia, S. C., July 18, 1892. PHILADELPHIA. The watermelon and peach crops are very poor so far this season, while garden vegetables are abundant. The recent wet weather has materially injured both the corn A SOUTH CAROLINA STRIKE. The Skilled Employees Leave the Cy press Mills at Ferguson. [The State July 15.] A gentleman who arrived in the city yesterday gives the fol lowing story of a strike in this State: “The Santee River Cypress Lumber Company, located at Ferguson in this State, was forced to close down its mill a few days ago on account of a strike among the employees. The strike was occasioned by the appearance of an innocent looking fiat car, which the rail road company placed on the branch road leading from Fer guson to Eutawville, at which place the mill hands lived. The regular passenger coach was taken off, and the flat car fitted up with white ducking. The men refused to ride in the flat and quit work. After a great deal of trouble the railroad com pany put on the coach, but the mill hands had left the country for good. They constituted skilled workmen, and the mill couldn’t get along without their assistance. At present matters are in the same condition, and it is likely that the mill will not reoptn for business until next year.” ate ilSMiaac