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0.W. HENRY T. THOMPSON. WADOY THOMPSON IN.) > Editors. I ) Thursday, Jan. 5,1893. THE LEGISLATURE. Looking back to the session of the Legislature just adjourn ed, we fail to see anything that was done worthy of praise. This is the second “reform” Legis lature that South Carolina has had The first one promised much reform and did nothing beneficial to the State; the se-| cond promised just as much re form and has done even worse. The first reform Legislature en acted several laws that were injurious to South Carolina, but it remained for the present Leg-1 islature to work serious detri-1 ment to the State. It passed only two laws of much import ance, the prohibition and rail road laws, yet these are suffici ent to stamp it as the most re- ma'-kable Legislature that South Caiolina has ever had. The law to make the State a barkeeper is unique and one that is calculated to cause seri ous trouble. The railroad law is radical in the extreme. It gives the commissioners com- pleie control of the railroads and from their decisions there is no appeal. Can anything be mo -e unjust than this? The law supposes that the commis sioners are infallible. It does not admit of the possibility of their making mistakes, for it will not allow an appeal from them. Their decisions are su preme. The law clothes the cor imissioners with the virtue given only the rulers of the mediaeval ages, that “the King can do no wrong”. It is the reproduction of the theory of feudalism; yet it is the produc tion of a Legislature claiming to represent the people—a Leg- ish ture whose members parade as their motto: “Equal justice to all”. To paraphrase Madame Roland’s famous remark, “Oh justice, what crimes are committed in thy name! ” There is something ludicrous in the “reform” legislature, which promised so much gen uine reform and progress, car rying us back to the theory wilh which tyrannical govern ments of the middle ages sup pressed the people—the theory that there are men who can do no wrong nor make mistakes. Thinking men of the enlighten ed nineteenth century have suf ficient cause to laugh at it. What good does the people receive from all this cry of “Re form ! Reform! ” ? Pray tell us, where is the reform? Is the condition of the people bettered by having the “reform” Legis lature making the laws? Is it not all a sham? Their promises, where are they? Can any man, save those who secured the offi ces, say truthfully that he has received substantial benefit from the success of the “reform movement”? If there is such a man we have been unable to find him. people must bear it, however, for .it is all for the sake of “re form”. These law suits, following quickly one upon another, help but one class of people, the law yers—the very men whom the “farmers’ movement” professes to look upon as the arch ene mies to the farmers’ interests. THE mm NEWS. E is taking a course in :al College. Mr. Eugene Hallford and Miss Carrie Keith were married by Rev. Mr. Morrall, on Decem- ( ber 25, at the residence of Mr. Chri»tma« at Green Plain—A Merry 8. 0. Severance. Mr. S. A. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. GENERAL NEWS. Items o.' Interest From All Over The World. The persecution of the Jews in Russia continues. Revolutions are in progress in several of the South Ameri can countries. On January 1 the fee for a registration letter was reduced from 10 to 8 cents. Four persons were burned to death in a fire at Ossawatomie, Kansas, on Wednesday of last week. Wyoming is experiencing what South Carolina experienc ed 1876. She now has two Gov ernors. Four persons were killed and eight injured by the collision of an engine and a street car in Chicago on Thursday. All of the government build ings in Lowdon are strictly guarded for fear of dynamiters. The Dublin explosion has given rise to this precaution. Hon. James G. Blaine contin ues a very sick man. The phy sicians express the hope, howev er, that with proper care he will live for sometime yet. The revolutionary feeling in Mexico is growing. Several battles have been fought re cently between the government troops and the revolutionists. Last week, while Bob Harper, colored, was being tried at Bowling Green, Ky., for assault ing a lady, a mob took him from the Court House and lynched him. J. H. McLaren arrived in Quincy, 111,, on Saturday. He had come from St. Paul, Minn., on skates, making the trip, a distance of 568 miles, in seven days. Two white men were taken from the jail at Greenville, Ala., on Thursday and lynched on I the Court House steps. They had murdered and robbed a tax j collector. In an amateur performance in San Francisco on Saturday night, a young lady, Miss Grace King, killed one of the young men, Sidney Mct'oy, by acci dentally driving a dagger through his heart. Crookedness in the Panama Canal affairs has caused great excitement in France. So many officials of the French govern ment are implicated, that it is predicted by some that the peo ple in their indignation will overturn the government. An accidental explosion of dynamite occurred in Long Is land City, N. Y., on Wednesday of last week. Six persons were killed and twenty-two injured. The buildings near the scene of the explosion were badly dam aged and a number of people are jendered homeless. A dynamiter set fire to the works of a city railway in Mil waukee on Wednesday of last week and half a million dollars worth of property was destroy ed. In the last two months in cendiaries have destroyed more than five million dollars worth of property in that city. Jones and Miss Dosia McClen don were married by Rev Mr. to The Morrall, on December 28, at the News and its many readers. ‘ r« 8id ® n ?? °- f th . e bride ’ 8 brother, Mr. T. H. Coker’s new house is about completed and Mr., _ . . Lawrence has moved in. DlSSOlUtiOd Of COpSllflBrShip. We were -now bound last T HE copartnerehip heretofore ex Time Despite the Snow -Two Mar- r.ages. A Happy New Year ' ‘ ts many readers Coker’s new hi Mr. ! Mr. D. McLendon. i '-mf 6 ' now 1 I Utin K between the undersigned, week. I he snow was the heav- at dealers in wines, liquors and to- iest we have had for| several ‘.acco and under the firm name of P. vcars t'- Allen & Co., is this day dissolved ’ ' . . h >' uiutn '»l consent. Mr. W. T. Mills, The Christrias tree for the who will continue the business at the children at M . Olivet was quite same stand, assumes all liabilities of a success. Toe one at Antioch 1 e p y ALLEN , W. T. MILLS'. Darlington S. C., Jan. 8 ’98. Jan. 5—3t. was also very enjoyable. Reports say that Mr. T. H. Coker will build a large store at this place and considerably in crease his present business. ft Era! Bit Dissolution, of Copartnership. heretofore ex- | ■ isung ueiweeu me undersigned. How-, under the firm name of N. L. Harrell T HE copartnershi isting between We are sorry that our Legis lature has done so little, ever, we are not much surprised. * Co - doing business in buggies «ir ii l . wagons, undertakers supplies etc., is We shall have to plant a little this day dissolved by mutual consent. more cotton to pay the mcreaa- . . .. - - - - - ed tax. Moving is in order this week. Mr J W. Davis will move to Hartsville and Mr. J. C ; Melton will move to the Da- j t )e g leave to announce that I will vis place. Messrs Charlie Hug- continue at the same stand the buri- gins and Eddie Melton will ness of the late firm of N L. Harrell move to the place vacated by * Co^and ask jor^the m^ralpatron- Mr. Melton. In fact, there is so AH claims against the firm should be presented to and all accounts due the firm should be paid to N. L. Harrell. N. L. Harkkll, McCullouuh, Blackwell & Co. Darlington, S. C., Jan, 2’93 much moving going on that it would take too much space to mention all. While young Henry Melton was returning from Antioch on a mule, on Friday, the animal became frightened and ran into a buggy in which were Miss Lula Howie and two daughters of Mr. T. Barefoot. One of the hind wheels of the buggy was knocked off and the three ladies were thrown out. Young Melton was also thrown from the mule. Fortunately no one was hurt. Depite the snow quite a num age that the said firm received. N. L. HARRELL Jan 8—8t. Returns of Property for Taxa tion. OTICE is hereb' N‘ y given that the Office of the Town Clerk will be opened on Monday, January, 9, 1893, at the Office of the Probate Judge for the purpose of taking all the returns of property in the Town of Darlington, and will continue open for a period of thirty days, end ing February 8, 1893. Owners of property are required to return under oath not only personal property, but also all real estate, specifying the same by street and number wherever |K>seible. and also all investments in stocks, bonds, moneys, and securities, whether con ber of our Chesterfield young j trolled as agent, guardian, adminis- lady friends visited this section during Christmas week. Mis ses Kate and Lillie Osley spent the week with Mr. Frank W'Ikes’ family and Misses Emma Win- burn and N ora Osley visited the family of Mr. C. C. Winburn. J Seveial young men also from] Chesterfield spent the week in j this neighborhood and the tin e was made merry with sociables, j Come again young friends. ME PIjM PACTS WORTH REAM! •t With the short crop and low prbeshoware the people to supply t ieir many wanta? Our answer is, Bn] where your dollar will bring you the most. Friendship and small favors in the past wire all very well, but this year every dol lar MUST 1)0 DOUBLE bUTY IF POSSIBLE. We claim to be the place to buy, and ask your considera tion of the following— WE BUY STRICTLY FOR CASH and discount every bill, thus buying fifteen to twen’y per cent, cheaper than our competitor who buys on four months time. We are willing to give our customers this diffjrenee. We have just returned from New York with the most com plete stock of — Dr; M, His, te, Eats aii Uiag - - - that we have ever shown here. No Seconds, Misfits, Off Colors, or Job Lots from auction, but all elegant and reliable goods. Remember, don’i buy a dollar’s worth until you see our stock All we ask is a fair and squaie comparison of our goods. Ti anking you tor your past liberal patronage, we invite you to call and see us. Yours respectfully, A. J. BROOM. Willcox’s Old Drug Store. S. CLHUS trator, or truster, either in the town or invested out of it. AH male per sons between the ages of eighteen and fifty are liable to street duty and must make returns for the same. A penalty of fifty per cent will be ex acted for all failures to make returns as above specified. By order of Town Council, J. W. EVANS, Jan 5—4t. Clerk. AT Dixie Steam Laundry. Mr. R. L. Allen and Miss Alice Chapman were married at Mt. Olivet on Christmas day, by Rev. F. M. Satterwhite, in the presence of a large number of friends. Mr. Allen was rais ed in the upp r part of Chester field county f nd his bride is a Green Plain /oung lady, being the youngest daghter of Mrs. C. D. Chapmai. We wish the young couple all the happiness of married life. Mr. Geogre Byrd and Miss Anna Griggs were married at the bride’s resi dence on Christmas day by Rev. J. J. Bateman. This couple al so lias our best wishes. We hear of other marriages to oc cur soon. FLORENCE, 8. C„ ill W E are prepared to handle goods to be laundrled through our agent, MR. T. V. HENRY, with promptness and dispatch. Tou can nave your goods sent on Monday and they will be returned by the follow ing Saturday. Lace curtains a sped altv. For information call on T. V. HENRY, at J. M. James’ Saloon. Jan 5—4t. Malta! I °|o Lm Don;ii;, Of Chicago, Ills. TOO GRAVE FOR LAUGHTER. bince the “reformers” have had control of the affairs of the State, more than once has South Ca olina appeared ridiculous to the rest of the world. She has agiiin furnished in the so-called prohibition law food for fun at her expense. The idea of call ing a law, which makes the State keeper of an immense bar, a prohibition law, has caused the whole country to laugh. There is cause for those who live out side of the State to laugh, for it is apparent to every thinking men that the law will fall far short of prohibiting. Residents within the State could laugh tpo, were it not that the Jaw presents a very grave feature. The serious com plications that the law may bring about forbid us laughing at its ludicrousness, or else we should join the rest of the coun- trj in having our fun out of it. It looks as if trouble is ahead. Able lawyers have said that the law is unconstitutional and there is now little doubt that those who have large interests invested in the liquor business will fight it in the courts. The State will then have more heavy law suits. It is stated, also, th it the railroads will carry the railroad law into courts. Will there be no end to these litiga : tions ? For the last two years the “reformers” have had the State burdened with law suits and it looks like the affliction will continue for a long time to come. The suffering State and STATE NEWS. Gathered From Our Exchanges, and Put in Paragraphs. A colored child was burned to death in Chester county on Christmas. It had been left alone at home. In view of the passage of the E rohibition law, the town of exington has issued liquor li censes for $5 a piece. Bob Brown was accidentally killed in Spartanburg county last week by Tom Hovey. Both parties were white. The crucial test of the great dynamite guns of the United States cruiser, Vesuvius, will be made at Port Royal on Februa ry 1. J. J. Gibson and J. H. Barnes, both white, became engaged in a quarrel at a shooting match in Chester county on Christmas day, and the latter killed the former. Stenhouse, colored, killed Martin Sims, white, in Green ville county on Thursday. Stenhouse surrendered himself immediately. The killing is re garded as justifiable. A white man named A. J. Bryant, was arrested last week for drunkenness at Bangor, Maine. He has confessed that he is wanted in Packville, this State, for killing a negro. Blanding McFaddin, colored, was seriously wounded, and Bill Williams, also colored, slightly wounded while resist ing arrest at Alcolu, Clarendon county, on Christmas day. Through trains on the Atlan tic Coast Line now run over the Wilson Short Cut, from Fay etteville, N. C., to Florence, S. C., instead of going by Wil mington. This makes the trip from New York to Florida three hours shorter. to NEW PROVIDENCE. Mr. C R. Dixon expects erect a new house soon. Mr. S. C. Moore has about completed his new barn and stable. The snow last week was a rarity. It stayed on the ground quite a time. Mr. A. Mathis has removed from theupper edge of the coun ty to Mr. Robert Rhodes’ The family of Mr. Jas. Black- well, of Darlington, visited rela tives in this section last week. While we always speak well of The News, we also recom mend the Chesterfield Advertis er to our people. Mr. Geo. Byrd and Miss Alice Griggs were married on Christ mas day. We wish the young couple a happy life. Christmas passed off in this neighborhood- McLeod gave a treat to a num ber of our little boys. No change has been made in the appointments at our church. The prayer meeting for young men is held on Sunday nights as usual. Come out young men. While prohibition is a failure, it should be, in our estimation, a breach of the law for persons to be drunk on the highway. We would have less difficulties and women and children could travel through the country with more safety. quietly Mr. J. TIMONSVILLE. Dr. A. E. Boozer and Mr. Saw yer, of Colui ibia, spent Christ mas with friends at this place. The Misses Bolivers, of Orangeburg, spent Christmas with the family of Mr. J. W. Ivy. Miss Georj ia Trailer left yes terday for Greenville to attend the Female College at that place. l Mr. R. McLendon, our new sheriff, moved his family to Florence on Monday. He took charge of his office on the same day._j Miss Mamie McLendon, after spending the holidays at home, left Monday morning to resume her studies at Williamston Fe male College. Mr. A. L. Culpeper and Cadet Jesse Keith returned Sunday night to Charleston. Mr. Cut- Reprrsenteiby Nkttlks A Nkttlks, Darlington, S. C. Will loan money on good farm or city property for ten years at 2 per cent, per annum. Dec 5—3m The Bank of Darlington, ST-A-TELMHEnSTT At the close of business, December 81, 1892, in conformity with an Act of the General Assembly. ASSETS. Loans and Discounts $180,989 14 Stocks.... 5,000 00 Real Estate 4,500 00 Safe, Furniture, &c 1,100 00 Demand Loans...18,467 62 Due by Banks....22,198 54 Cash 25,391 97— 64,058 13 Total Assets $255,647 27 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in $100,000 00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 48,666 63 Deposits 101,980 64 Dividend Nol2. 5,000 00 ft H11TSVIL1E! * Big money saved by buying your Christ mas goods from HUNLEY & CO’S. We have a large and well selected assortment of toys of all kinds, china ware, vases, toilet sets, dolls, and everything that goes to make Christmas a big success. ^*4 —We have just received 1,500 pounds of assorted wa.nQ.lSSs candies, at prices to suit all. See us before buying. Fruit and Nuts of All Kinds. Apples, figs, dates, bananas, Florida oranges, cocoanuts, wal nuts, almonds and many good things too numerous to mention, all of which we are selling at popular prices. We still keep up our regular stock, and we now offer some real bargains in shoes cheaper and better than ever. Shoes from 35c up to |4 75. Big bargains in clot'iinp', hats and notions. Suits from $1 40 up. /-*1 — ^ We have just received a carload of flour and '«-TlOCSri£S. still keep up our stock of other lines that we are selling at prices that defy competition. See us before buying. Remember out n.otto, “We will not bo undersold.” Call and see us. Yours for a la ge trade and a pleasant Christmas, CO, GUHNOI QU/IJNe, GldJIJ^0! Bwy the Best! This you can determine by referring to Bulletin No. 6, of State analysis of Agri. cultural Experimental Station of Cleinson College, Fort Hill, S. C. Please note anal- ysis of goods manufactured and sold by u 8 as shown in this Bulletin, as follows: "Mclver’s Choice” Ammonlated Fertilizer. We guarantee: 8 per cent available phos. acid, 4 per cent am monia, 3 per cent potash. State analysis: 8.57 per cent available phos. acid, 4 07 per cent ammonia, 4.58 per cent potash. McCullough’s Favorite Tobacco Fertilizer. We guarantee: 8 per cent available phos. acid, 4 per cent am- monia, 4.50 percent potash. State analysis: 8.60 per cent available phos. acid, 4.21 per cent ammonia, 4.80 per cent potash. Pee Dee Ammonlated Fertilizer. We guarantee: 8 per cent available phos. acid, 2.50 per cent ammonia, 1.50 per cent potash. State analysis: 8.71 per cent available phos. acid, 3.20 per cent ammonia, 2.60 per cent potash. Darlington Ammoniated Fertilizer. We guarantee: 6 per cent available phos. acid, 2 per cent am monia, 2.50 per cent potash. State analysis: 7.65 per cent available phos. acid, 2.24 per cent ammonia, 3.08 per cent potash. Darlington Acid Phosphate. We guarantee: 13 per cent available phos. acid. State analysis: 13.22 per cent available phos. acid German Kainit. We guarantee: 12 per cent potash [K 2 0], 22.20 per cent sul- phate of potash. State analysis: 12.41 per cent potash [K 2 Oj, 22.05 percent sul- phate of potash. Cotton Seed Meal. We guarantee: 8 per cent ammonia. State analysis: 8.38 per cent ammonia. You will note frdtn above in every instance our gooi’s run above the guarantee, tharefore we are not in the “Black List.” Please write to Clemson College for Bulletin No 6 to verify the above and write us for prices before you buy. Darlington, S. C. W.L. DOUGLAS •▼vrrwber*. 43 SHOE Sept 8— 6m Hartsville, S. V. Ibeis^bSR- FOR GENTLEMEN. A sawed shoe that will not rip; Calf, I seamless, smooth inside, more comfortable, ’ stylish and durable than any other shoe ever sold at the price. Every style. Equals custom- i made shoes costing from $$ to $5. The followinf are of the same high staadard at merit: R i.ee and Sg.eo Fine Calf, Hand-Sewed. 3.so Police, Fsrmers and Lettcr-Carriera. aa.go, Sa.as and $a.oo for Working Men. Sa.oo and Sl.7g for Youths and Boys. $3.00 Hand Sewed, i FOB _ Sa.go and a.oo Dongole, j LADIES. gi.7f for Misses. nr ia ▲ DOTY yea owe voarsolf to (M the boot volao toe 7001 1007. Booaomlmo In 70m xitwssr by purohaslng W. I>. Douglas ■hooe, which roprooont the hoot rains at the prtooo adrarUsad an thousands can too Uty- DO you wear SHNTR *<* ^IHE’ win ftrs exrlaaWe sole to shoe dealers and geeeral mnnaati Ba’a-teaiwssr fiaaMa’vrcfccafcas BANK OF DARLINGTON, km I •ry, at at I of Tax Notice. Until after Christmas his headquarters will be at the Darlington Book Store. Total Liabilities $255,647 27 Personally appeared before me L. E. Williamson, Cashier, who on oath says the foregoing statement is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashier. Sworn to before me this 2d day of January, 1893. [L.8.1 M. T. LIDE, Notary Public, 8. C. Attest: W. C. COKER, J. J. WARD. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, Directors ST-A-TEMEITT OK THK CONDITION OF THIS - People’s Bank of Darlington, At the close of business, Dec. 31, 1892, in accordance with an Act of the General Assembly. ASSETS. Loans and Discounts $172,068.49 Stocks 6,980.00 Safe, Furniture, 4c 997.00 Due from Banks $15,327.27 Cash 4 cash items 16,372.11- 31,699.38 Total $211,744.87 LIABILITIES. Capital stock $100,000 00 Deposits 87,761.82 Due banks.. .*. 5.68 Dividends unpaid 78.00 Undivided profits and sur plus 23,899.57 Total $211,7*4.87 Personally appeared H. L. Charles, Cashier of People's Bank of Darling ton, S C , and made oath that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief H. L. CHARLES, Cashier. Sworn to before me this 3d day of January, 1893. [L.8.] GEO. ONSLOW, Notary Public, S. C. Correct, attest: B. A. EARLY, John siskron, C. S. MCCULLOUGH, Dirac tort. Call on him and see his n agnificent array of presents, such as Books, lo^aul Tit Sets! CONFECTIONS & FRUITS. UP TO CHRISTMAS WE WILL. SELL OUR EITIIE SINK DARLINGTON, S. C., Capital, — — $100,000 Surplus and Undivi ded Profits, — $45,973.80 DIRECTORS: W. C. i’oker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J Ward. E. R. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson. Transacts a General Banking Business. OF Savings Depaitment. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Interest allowed at rate of 6 per cent, per annum from date of deposit—payable quarterly on the first day of January, April, July and October. For further information ap ply at the Bank. Accounts in both Depart ments solicited and will be given careful attention. Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes *At First Cost! OLZ... BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashisr. Dm tl-tf Treasurer's Office, ) Darlinoton C. H., Sept. 15,92.) T HE tax booki will be open at ths places and dates named helot for the collection of State, County Special County, School, Special School and Poll taxes the fiscal year commencing November 1, 1391, and ending October 81, 1892. AH taxpayers requiring tax Hit made out for their convenience mu., know that the directions given on »uch lists a ill be strictly adhered to and only such names as are entered on Hats will be written up. I will not presume to know the desire of partiM presenting lists. Further, all 11»** must be paid before the expiration of time prescribed by law for the collec tion of taxes, viz: from October 15 to December 15, 1892, or else peualtiei will attach. Take due notice. Parties desiring lists so written up will hand in sains early and be sure to give a full list. Stokes Bridge, Tuesday and Wed nesday, Oct. l8and 19. Cypress, Thursday, Oot. 20. High Hill, Friday, Oct. 81. Lamar, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1 and 2. Philadelphia, Thursday, Nov. 3. Antioch, Friday, Nov. 4. Swift Creek, Saturday, Nov. 5. Leavensworth. Thursday, Nov. 10. Society Hill. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12. Jasper, Tneerigj, IC»,, 16 Hartsville, Wednesday and Thurs day, Nov. 16 and 17. Lydia, Friday, Nov. 18. Mechanicsviile, Tuesday, Nov. *2. Darlington, Oct. 15, 17, 22, 34, 35, 24, 27, 28, 29 and $1, Nov. 7, », 18, 14, 18, 81, 23, 25, and to Dec. 15. Books will close at 8 p. in. ,on Sat urdays and on the last day at prs- clncts where two days are given. Gov ern yourselves accordingly. Levy for State purposes, 44 mills. Levy for County put poses, 14 mills. Levy for special County purposes, 4 mill. Levy for Const. School, 2 mills. Levy for special School, Si mills. Levy for interest on School Bond*, 4 mill. Total levy for Graded School, 14 mills. Total levy for balance of County, Desirable Lot For Sals. WK off/r for gale the lot of the late Mrs. A. A. Baker in the Town of Dar lington. PAUL WHIPPLE, J. GREGG McCALL, J. E. NETTLES, Executors ▲p >1—tf 104 mills. Pi ’oil tax, $1. J. E. BASS, Treasurer Darlington County- FOR SALE A Second-hand Sewing Machine; in excellent condition. Apply at TM Darunston News Offlee. ■m > ... ^ -