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fhc Darlington |ta. PUBLISHKU EVKKT TBURSDAr Morhiko. ^fENRV J, JHOMPSON, PROPRIETOR. TERMS—11 Per Aninnu in Advance; 50 cent* for.,T! niouthe; <5 cent* for l it iiiontlm. . AilwrlieiiiR Ratee: One S<|Uar»jj)r»t insertion $1.001 One Square eecond lnnertion 50 Every Mlbfequeut insertion 90 Contract advertisements inserted ui>on the most reasonable terms. ^Locals. J (Continued from l.sf page.) Oar Sister City Vtt o rnrimr'' ■ jl iwl UwU 1 CL X m * J taLu UIi.1 1 ciuiwii • AN IMMENSE AMOUNT 0E PROPERTY IN FLORENCE DESTROYED BY ONE FELL SWEEP OF THE FLAMES. EASTER. jThe Day of Resurrection Appropriate ly Observed. Easter was observed in the usual appropriate manner in Darlington, on Sunday last, in the Methodist and Protestant Episcopal Churches. The Methodist Church was beautifully and tastily dressed. The recess behind the pulpit j was festooned with garlands of arbor-vitae, while above were the words in evergreen, “Joy to the World”. The pulpit was prettily draped in cream nuns’ veiling, relieved by a delicate tracery of cultivated smilax, and on either side were grouped handsome callas interspersed with Paris daises. To the left of the chancel was a beautiful cross of gray moss and, to the right, a stand of varied colored flowers. In the morning services were conducted by the pastor, Rer. J. E. Carlisle, who preached an excellent sermon from Matthew XXVIII, C: “He is not here; for he is risen, as he said”. He dwelt largely upon the approp riateness of observing Easter, the second birthday of Christ. Christmas was the first birth— his birth into humanity, and Easter, the second—his birth into immortality. Both are essential to the salvation of man. No services were held in the church in the evening, owing to the union services in the Bap tist Church which were conduct ed by Mr. Carlisle. The decorations at St. Mat* th e w ’ s Protestant Episcopal Church were beautiful though not quite as elaborate as last year. Over the dosel in a semi circle was the sentence “He is risen.” The chancel rail was very prettily covered with white hangings and evergreens. The chancel gate was adorned with a cross and crown. The bap tismal font was artistically de corated with beautiful flowers and geraniums, as were also the reading desk and the pul pit. The morning services were especially impressive and were conducted by the Rev. Edward McCrady. Mr. McCrady took as his text the 20th verse of the 19th chapter of I Cor.: “But now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept,” and preach ed a very interesting sermon. The Rev. W. A. Guerry, as sisted by the Rev. Edward Mc Crady, conducted the night ser vices. Mr. Guerry preached from the 11th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, verses 25 and 20, “I am the res urrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yei shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” Mr. Guerry’s seimon was a master ly effort and delighted the im mense congregation. BETTER THAN EVER. The Most Recent Change in the Sche dule on the C. S. & N. As announced in our last is sue the Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad changed its schedule again on Monday. We are now given the best schedule ever had on the road and, what is still better, it is probably per manent. The northbound pas senger train leaves Darlington 11.45 am and the southbound at 4.50 p m. The condensed schedule is as follows: The north passenger leaves Charleston at 6.50 a m; Sumter, 10.25; Lamar, 11J16; Syracuse, 11.30; Darlington, 11.45; Mont Clare, 12 m; Robins Neck, 12.11 p m; Bennettsville, 12.40; and arrives at Hamlet at 1.35 p m. The southbound passenger leaves Hamlet, 2.55 p in; Ben nettsville, 3.50; Robins Nock, 4.20; Mont Clare, 4.33; Darling ton, 4.50; Syracuse, 6.05; I^un- ar, 5.20; Sumter, 6.30; and ar rives at Charleston at 10.30 p m. The northbound train con nects at Bennettsville with train for Fayetteville and at Hamlet with trains for Wilmington, Charlotte, Shelby, Atlanta, Washington and New York. The southbound train connects at Hamlet and B°nnettsviUe with trains from these points. This gives through connections to and from the North, with sleeping car service both ways. The northbound freight leaves Darlington at 2.31 p m and the southbound at 1.26 p m. These trains do not carry passengers. Darlington Responds to the Call for Aid, but the Fire by that Time is Un der Control—The Loss Aggregates $185,000—The Second and Third Fires Thought to Have Been the Work of an Incendiary. Florence has had her “big fire.” In round numbers the loss aggregates something like $1165,000, only part of which is covered by insurance. The first fire started shortly after 11 o’clock Sunday night last by the explosion of a kerosene oil lauip in a frame' building on Dargan street, ne: t to the hand some brick store of J. L. Bar ringer. The lamp had been left to burn all night. With much promptness the Florence fire de partment responded to the alarm, worked manfully and succeeded in extinguishing the conflagration, not, however, be fore the flames had destroyed two frame buildings. Everybody then went home and in a few minutes another alarm was sounded and it was seen that asmall frame building near Gamble’s hotel was on fire. While the firemen were at work on this building still another cry of fire was heard and, in a shorter time than it takes to tell it, the brick building next but one to the Central Hotel was enveloped in flames. The firemen worked nobly and just about tha time when the fire was thought to be under control the water-supply, which is obtained from a series of fire- wells, gave out and the whole business portion of our sister city was at the mercy of the fiery element. One building af ter another caught and was rap idly reduced to aslies. Twenty- six buildings, not including barns, stables and other out houses, shared this fate. The Central Hotel, City Hall and other handsome buildings were among the number. The loss of the hotel is, without doubt, a heavy blow to Florence, as itj was conceded to be one among ’ the finest in the State. On the opposite sides of the streets where buildings were burned a number of stores and residences were badly damaged. The second and third fires are supposed to have been set and the authorities are watching closely for the incendiary. When the water gave out Mayor Chase telegraphed May or Dargan of Darlington to send 2,000 feet of hose, with a view to tapping the water pipe which runs from Jeffrey’s creek and supplies the railroad shops with water. The telegram was re ceived in Darlington at 5.30 o’clock Monday morning. An other telegram asked for the engine. It was not long before the engine and both reels were at the depot. Some delay was caused, however, in waiting for a flat oar from Florence, upon which to carry the engine. The train with our firemen and engine arrived in Florence at about eight o’clock, but then assistance was not needed as the Florence people had obtained water from tha ice fac tory and succeeded in putting the flames under control. Our boys speak in the high est terms of the way in which they were treated by the citi zens of Florence. They were all breakfasted at the Jacobi House and were the recipients of other attentions. The approximated losses and insurance are as follows : J. L. Barringer, hotel build ing $30,000, insurance $12,000 ; furniture $8,000, no insurance; store 7,000, insurance $4,000; stock $25,000, insurance $13,000. King & Lake, eight buildings $15,000, insurance $5,800. F. U. Lake & Co., stock $2,000, covered by insuaance. Covington Bros., two build ings $2,500, insurance $1,000. O. 8. Ellis, three buildings $7,000, insurance $4,000. Jesse Ives, one building $2,- 000, insurance $800; stock $1,- 500, insurance $250. H. Nachman, stock $9,000, insurance $1,000. J J. Cox, one building $3,000, insurance $2,500; stock $1,500, covered. James Allen & Son, damage on seven buildings $1,000; stock; $1,000; all covered by insurance. T. C. Willoughby, one build ing $2,500, insurance $1,500. Alliance Printing Co., print ing presses, etc. $2,500, insur-1 an?e $1,000. Estate of Gamble, one build-^ ing $500, insnml. Town of Florence, City Hall, bell, engine house, stables, etc. $7,000, insurance $3,500. H. 8. Rose, damage to build ing and stock $5oo, insured. IxKib Bros, damaged to build ing and stock $1,000, insured. W. J. Brown, damage to buildings and stock $500, insur ed. Parker & Joyst, artesian well derrick, engine, tools, etc. $5,000, no insurance. G. T. Parker, stock $2,000, in surance $1,500. Walters, stock $1,000, insured. L. Collins, stock $2,000, in sured. E. D. Williamson, stock $1JB00, insurance *1,000. Frank Fuller, stock $3,000, in sured. Nachman & Rephan, stock $2,000, insured. L. Weinstein, stock $1,000, no insurance. Mrs. Julia Bethea, stook $800, insured. C. B. Williams, furniture $400, no insurance. Western Union Telegraph Company, furniture, and instru ments $1,200, insured. Mack Herring, furniture $500, no insurance. W. C. Smith, stock and fur niture $300, no insurance. King & Rhodes, stock $1,000, insured. Other buildings damaged to the extent of about $3,000, in sured. Estimated damage to stocks in moving 10,000. The total loss aggregates $165,000 and the insurance$85,- 000. The figures were given to a representative of The News by the insurance agences at Florence. We return thanks for an in vitation to the reception which was given by the Irving and Philomathian Societies of the Sumter Institute last night. NORMENT & COMPANY, Tcwn Ordinance. DEALERS IN mu mm. 's m ;m T r w AS C T. «- We handle LADIES’ GOODS EXCLUSIVELY and now have for inspection an Entirely New Stock ot Stylish Pabics. Come to “THE LADIES’ STORE,” where we will be pleased to serve you. Respectfully, t Novment Co., Nachman Buiiding, cor. Cashua street and Public Square. Mar30—3m EDWARDS & CO., (Successors to Edwards, Norment & Co.) We are now opening our- B E IT FURTHER ORDERED ami ordained, That ft reward of Twenty live Dollara lie offered formiy and all persone caught using Fllng- 8hot» or Jack-Straddles on the streets (with proof to convict.), and that each person, for such offence, shall he lined not less than Twenty-five Dollars or thirty days in guardhouse or both, at the discretion of the Mayor; and that other Ordinances, or parts of Ordi nances, inconsistent with this are hereby repealed. S By order of Council. J. W. EVANS, Clerk. Mar S3—3t | Wives and Daughters Often lose the lienefit of life assurance, taken out for their protection, because of ill-ad vised investments. Again, the intentions of the assured sometimes fail of realization through the prodigality of a son to whom the sudden pos session of so much money proves too great a temptation. The fir STOCK Equitable Life -OF Hoc ncnv-iHcd nirninst these Dry Doods and Notions. Strouse & Bros’, “perfect fitting.” Youths’ and Boys’ suits of latest styles *arSuits made to order at lowest prices. A large line of samples to select from and fit guaranteed. A full line of Men’s and Women’s cheap and fine shoes, including E. P. Reed & Co.’s, Hei- ser’s, Bay State, and other leading makes. THE WHITE DEER ! See the beautiful animal at J. H. JAHES’ when you come to town. Sep 39—tf. Watches Repaired AND WARRANTED, — AT — MASON’S JEWELRY STORE. FeblB—tf LAW CARON. Uur In all the new Spring shades and styles. M M H O F E D,B C M • EVANS STREET. R. W. BOYD. OKO. W. BROWN BOYD BROWN- Attorneys and Counselors at Law Office iu brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. H., S C. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. Z EVANS STREET. A/dp of THE BURNT DISTRICT —OF— FLORENCE, S.C. 0. W. DARGAN. H. T. THOMPSON. DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Office, Hewitt building (up stairs) north side of the Public Square. Darlington, S. C • ZEIXIZPL-A 2ST.A-TIOIT OF Noth—All solid mitlines indicate buildingh destroyed; dotted outlines those which were damaged. A—One-s*ory frame, occupied by ] (i. T. Parker, grocery, owned by Cov- 1 ington Bros. First fire started here. B—One-story brick, occupied by Walters, general merchandise, owned by O. 8. Ellis. Third tire started here. J. K. NKTTLKS. C. 8. NKTTLKS. Nettles & Nettles, Attorneys ft Counselors at Law, Darlington (I. II., K. Will practice in all the State and Fed eral Courts. Prompt personal at tention given to the collection of Claims. C—One-story brick, occtipied by L. Collins, grocery, owned by O 8. Ellis. D—One-story brick, occupied by E. D. Williamson, general merchandise, owned by O. 8. Ellis. E—One-story brick, occupied by Frank Fuller, grocery, owned by- King & Lake F—One-story brick, occupied by Nachman A Rephan, clothing, owned by King & Lake^ O—One-story brick, occupied by L. Weinstein, notions, owned by King & I Jike. H—Two-story brick, occupied by Lake & Co., druggists, and secret so cieties, owned by King & Lake. I—One-story brick, occupied by- Mrs. Julia Bethea, millinery, owned by King & Lake. J—One-story frame, occupied by C. B. Williams, barber, owned by King A Lake. K—One-story frame, occupied by Western Union Telegraph Company, owned by King & Lake. L—One-story frame, occupied by , millinery, owned by- King & Lake. M—Central Hotel building. Four- story brick. Owned by J. L. Barrin ger. M, a—Store in Hot ;1 building, oc cupied by Killough Vusic Co. M, b—Store in Hi el building, oc cupied by Bank of Carolina*. M, c—Store in Hotel building oc cupied as hotel office, billard saloon and bar. N—Two-story brick, owned and oc cupied by J. L. Barringer general merchandise. O—One-story frame, occupied by Jesse Ives, meat market and ice house, owned by Covington Bros. P—One-story frame, occupied by H. Nachman, general merchandise, owned by Jesse Ives. Q—Two-story frame, owned and oc cupied by J. J. Cox, furniture. R, 8—Two-story frame, owned and occupied by James Allen & Son, gen eral merchandise. T—One-story frame, occupied by Z. T. Kershaw, lawyer, owned by James Allen & Son. U—One-story frame, occupied by Mack Herring, barber, owned by James Allen & Son. V—Two-story frame, occupied bv Alliance Printing Co., owned by T. C. Willoughby. W—Two-story brick and frame; the City Hall. X—Artesian well detrick and en gine; owned by Parker A Joyst. Y—One story frame; Hope Steam Fire Engine Co., engine house. K. O WOODS. T. H. SPAIN WOODS&SPA1N, (Successors to Ward & Woods.) Attorneys & Counsellors at Law. Offices formerly occupied by Ward & Woods, over Bank of Darlington. Practise in State and Federal Courts. Prompt personal atten tion to all business. mm i kiim, General Commission Merchants, Wholesale Dealers in Etc., 230 East Bay, North of Market Street, CHARLESTON, S. 0. Consignments solicited. Allen & Son. A 1—One story brick, occupied as ^ostofliee, owned by James Allen & A 2—One story frame, occupied by King Si Rhodes, druggists, owned by James Allen Si Son. A 3—Two-story brick, owned and Oecnpied by H. 8. Rose, grocery; se cond floor occupied by t lie Florence Club A 4—One-story brick, cwned and occupied by Ix>eb Bros., dry goods. A 5—One-story brick, owned and occupied by W. J. Brown, grocery. i—Small frame, vacant, owned by King A Lake. xx—One story brick, occupied by McNeill & Hursey, lawyers, owned by W. W. Hursey. We handle all kinds of fish in sea son. large South Mullet, Bass. Sheep- head, Drum. Biackflsh, Salmon, Trout, Pompano. Spanish Mackerel, etc. Write for prices. WNo charge for ice and barrel. Bull's Bay Oysters, $3 per Bbl., $1.25 per Gallon. Jan 13—3m SHOES AT ALL PRICES; a large stock that must be closed out to make room for our large Spring Stock. COME AND SAVE MONEY. We have just received a large stock of Hardware, Crockery- waie, Glassware, Lamps and Tinware, that we are sellinir at prices that alarm competition. s We keep a large stock of Groceries—the largest we have ever kept—and will sell at the market prices. Will receive a carload of Flour this week. We can save vou monej on Flour. See us. J We have a full stock of General Merchandise, and wo can please you. TOBACCO—We have a splendid Tobacco at 25c per lb. Come see us. We do not fear competition. J. F.Hunley A* Co , Hartsville, S. C. Sept 8— m Insure Your Property WITH F. E. IsTORIMIElTT Who represents the * Li® IE IISME CUE II TIE mi j Satis.action Guaranteed. Represents Twelve First- a * v cla88 CompP-niop. September 11,1880. has provided against these contingencies by offering The Tontine Installment Policy. The premiums per thousand are much less than under older forms of insurance, and the amount is payable in 20,25 or 30 annual payments, thus securinga comfortable income for the beneficiary. Write to W. J. RODDEY, Manager, For the Carolina*, j ROCK HILL, S, C. FENCING LVA6E. Latest styles including a special line of Stetson’s at moderate prices. 'RAILROAD, FARM, GARDEN, Cemetery, Lawn, Poultry and Rabbit Fencing, TIiOlSANDS OF MILES IN USE. CATALOUUK FREE. FBEIUIIT PAID. the McMullen woven wire fence co, 114,118, 118 and 180 N. Mejket St., rhic««o, 111. A complete stock of unlaundried and dress shirts on hand and we will soon open the larg est and handsomest stock of NEGLIGEES ever brought to Darlington. E. & W., F & CO., LION BRAND COLLARS AND CUFFS. SCRIVEN’S ELASTIC SEAM DRAWERS. MEN’S NIGHT ROBES. TRUNKS, VALISES, TRAVELING BAGS,UMBRELLAS. Full Stock of Groceries Always on Hand. We will take pleasure in showing you our goods and will do our best to give satisfaction. Respectfully, EDWARDS & CO. March 23—2m II. S. HACKER & SON, Manutacturers —OF— Doors, Sash, Blinds, JMOTTXjlDXlSrGLS —AND - Building Material. ESTVCLI3RBD 1842. CHARLESTON, S. C. April, 2f, 1889—1 T-*--, 1 i * J 1 - ~ - VP I 1 11 ■ i, n ~i i ! r* TOMEIICLEVEUHD! Was inaugurated on the 4th of March last and THE TARIFF WILL RE I Wc t /Ipe Still in the l^ing ! And receiving new goods and big bargains every dav. THEY MUST BE SOLD. Come and see us. We offer SPECIAL BARGAINS In Dry Goods, Notions and Hats For the Next Thirty Days ! ( SUGAR COATED) ^ Haydock’s New Liver Pills. ’ A wonderful and extra ordinary combination of concon* trated medicine. Tho Victories of Kcitmee—Klectrio Telegraphs, 8t«atn and Printing—revolutionized the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and better. So, although there are countless Pills used for dboaae. and claiming much as to their merit, the re. markable discovery of Dr. llaydock has eclipsed them all, and has founded a NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. TJ* Do-tort, who,, rut doom, o» ,oor or flro ollU. on. fcob e the stomach and paralyse the b.‘weU must give way to the man who restores health and aopetlte with one or two ot his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One «»r two o» DH. HAYDOCK’S NEW LIVER PILLS suffices to place the stomach in perfect order, creates an nppe. tite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver Is affected Its functions are restored, and if the Nervous System, is enfeebled, it is invigorated and bus. tallied. SYEPTOMS OF BILIOUSNESS. 1- The patient complains of a fullness of the atemach. JL Distension of the bowela by wind. K Heartburn. 4. A fooling «.f weariness, sleepiness after meals. a n lQ mouth, and furred tongue. r dUrrh “*- 8. Depression of spirits and great lassitude, ao to Show functional aerang'jinout of tho liver; ana now comes the great mjK.rUuce of any error made as to the condition of the f I P".'A. with » uY iifi ‘-AST. **>" 'n""t common form of which u • nil. Dallv •tporlnu* .howith.t this, whan tho Pill Is ocwipooodad nroporlj, la tho rtsdiort mod* of Incltto* and promotinir an win nf i ho r ..... v... .i tires, hnfi therefore have made a Pill, one ol active *nu tnorough dose. X have called It Haydock’s New Liver Pill. VPn M, «•«•> Irtlns sod MMOOO of homlth, and th. groaleei far" - eowialr* Twenty Pills. Price Twenty-five G4»b*. a or 'aJe bv ait Draggiste. Anrwe»t*«» can have a vialof Pllis SENT HI* FREE imreseCfN. o» ms name and address, for a trial. . WAY DOCK a CO., NICW YORRwdJ. a OADTU >-: I Ort dn.h .dtp notlow itut tho nrtme J. It. iraocis, sole agent, is writ tea gi|jjjJ^O<HiSKkVllTO r PUta, 23?without April 14-lyr - *