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fh? gctrlington Jpfirs. HENRY T. THOMPSON. WADOY THOMPSON. Editors. Thursday^ April 20,1893. IS IT SABBATH BREAKING? The caje of Bliss Means, of Columbia, who was suspended from tke Second Presbyterian Church’of that city for working on Sunday, has caused no little comment. The matter was bnmght to public attention last J eek by the decision of the harleston Presbytery which -sustained the action of the . church authorities. The friends r of Miss Means are making an earnest fight in her behalf and will carry her case to the Synod. In the meantime the affair is being discussed throughout the State in the pulpit, in the press, and by the people generally. Although her Church and her Presbytery have decided against Miss Means, the sentiment of the public is overwhelmingly in her favor. Miss Means is a highly respected lady who works in the telephone exchange. It is thus she earns her livelihood, but her duties require her to work on Sunday and herein lies the offence for which she was suspended from the Church. We do not advocate wilful sabbath breaking, and the Church is right in punishing that, but per forming work that is necessary on Sunday does not come under this head. Think of the many kinds of employment where work on Sunday is necessary. Shall all these avenues for gain ing a livelihood be cut off from the church member? The age is too far advanced, we think, to admit of such a proposition. Take railroad work for in stance; are the church’s doors to be closed against the thou sands of railroad employees all over the world who have to work on Sunday? And how about the telegraphers, mail agents, printers and countless others we could mention? Is the church to be closed against them? We are glad we c a n answer no. Every church has members in good standing who work on Sunday and no harm comes thereform. Why, then, this exception in the case of a lady who is trying to earn an honest livelihood? The man who eats freshly cooked food on Sunday is more guilty than Miss Means for he makes his cook work on Sunday which is not absolutely necessary. The sympathies of the public are further in Miss Means’ fav or because the authorities of the Church from which she was sus pended admit that there are now in that Church members who work on Sunday and against whom no action has been taken. Thus by their own con fession they are convicted of in consistency. THE GIRLS’ SCHOOL. The question of where the State industrial school should be located is one that should be given the most faithful consid eration by the board having it in charge. Three places have put in bids for the school, Spar tanburg, Rock Hill and Chester. Columbia was in the race, but on the night before the bids were received by the board the City Council refused to vote a subscription to the school. This was a surprise and a great disappointment to the people of the city who were anxious for the school. The Council, in re sponse to the request of the citi zens, subsequently ordered an election (to be held shortly) on the question of subscription or no subscription. The question is now raised whether the city will be allow ed, should it vote a subscription, to put in a bid at this late day. Some say that it would be un fair to the other towns that put in their bids at the appointed time. If Columbia’s bid can be legally considered, it should, by all means, get the prize. That city' is beyond all doubt the best place for the school. It is the capital of South Carolina and is already the educational centre of the State. all that Columbia has over other places is her central loca tion. The city can be reached from almost any county in a day and the lady students will thus be within a few hours’ ride of their homes. If Columbia offers the same advantages in money as her competitors and if her bid can be legally considered, by all means let the school go there. THE COUNTY NEWS. Matters from Cypress and Other Flourishing Sections. Mr". Barney Cook has the finest garden in this section. Miss Ada Kelley, of Lake City, is visiting friends and relatives at this place. Some of our young folks speak of attending the floral fair in Charleston on May 2 and 3. Mr. J. W. DuBose is a dele gate to the district conference which is now in session at Che- raw. Rev. C. I). Mann .preached a very fine sermon to a large con gregation at this place on Sun day last. Dr. Gee, a dentist, has been at Cypress for about two weeks and has done a good deal of pro fessional work. The showers of last week are bringing up fine stands of cot ton. Oats are looking very much improved. Mr. T. J. Drew and Master Frank Drew, of Hartsville, spent a night at this place last week and secured some sub scriptions for their paper, the Messenger. On Friday last the largest fish caught this season, a red horse, was caught in the seine at Fields bridge. It weighed at night, after having been out of the water all day, 121 pounds and measured 18 inches around the body ami was 301 inches long. Mr. 8. C. Parnell was the lucky recipient of the fish. A young friend, who by the way is a great ladies’ man and who is not very familiar with the bypaths and neighborhood roads, called on his best girl last Sunday afternoon and stay ed late at night. The night was dark, and being unfamiliar with the path he took through the woods, he got lost and spent very nearly the balance of the night finding his way home. His excuse for getting lost was that he got his “ticket of leave” during the visit and the severe blow confused him. He hopes that he will get his next “tick et of leave” in the day time so that he will not get lost again. > —<—■» NEW PROVIDENCE. George Rountree, colored, died on the 13th inst. He was a stirring old fellow and his family will doubtless miss him. Rev. J. J. Bateman gave an admirable address on sanctifi cation, on the 8th inst., to the audience assembled at prayer meeting at New Providence Church. Mr. Willie Player, formerly of this county, was married to Miss Woods, of lower Chester field, on the 8th inst. The mar riage took place at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. J. J. Bateman. It is hoped that Mr. H. J. Nettles will attach a ricemill to his machinery. Those who have rice to clean should send him a card, so that he might get an idea of what customers he will have. His postoftice address is Hartsville. Last Fridav was road working day on the New Providence road. We want the time to come when the road tax will be attached according to what a man is worth. The few men who have not, and are like'y never to have, a horse will then be excused. Little Bessie, the only daugh ter among the children of Mr. W, C. Gandy, died on the 12th inst., after two days’ illness. She was nearly five years old r |4ind a bright little jjirl. She was i- ofiried on the 13th mst. in New Providence Cemetery beside her mother. Rev. F. M. Satterwhite conducting the services. It will be remembered that Mr. Gandy lost his wife in September. We sympathize with the bereaved ones and hope that they will console themselves by remem bering that the Lord worketh all things tor the good of those who love him. company with her husband was thrown from the buggy and painfully but not seriously in jured. Mrs. T. J. Price and Miss Crosswell have returned from an extended trip through Flor ida They report having a splendid time. Armong the many places they visited were Jacksonville, Palatka, Ocala, Lady Lake and St. Augustine. Their account of the last named place was very interesting to your correspondent, it being the oldest city in the State and, perhaps, in America. Some of the hotels are extremely large and costly accommodations for those who can afford to pay $40 per day. The narrow streets of the St. Augustine of long ago are now preserved as a relic by the citizens of the St. Augustine of to-day. the sec- PHILADEL°HIA. Mr. W. P. DuBose has finest field of corn in this tion. Cotton planting for this sea son is about to be a thing of the past in this community which is some ten days earlier than usual. Mr. F. A. Dowling, Jr., has his plantation fenced in the nicest, with combination or picket fence, of any farmer in the county. Mr. R. F. Howie’s family, of Manchester, Va., have returned to their old homestead to spend a while with Messrs S. J. and Ravenel Howie and other rela tives. Garden vegetables are very tardy this spring as a rule. I have seen but very few good gardens yet. Mr. J. N. Parrott’s is the best I have seen. He has cabbages headed. Messrs Harby & McClure have their sawmill in operation now at Syracuse. In my last letter to Thk News I, through mistake, had this firm McLau- ren & Clure instead of the above. Mr. J. F. Garner has one acre planted in Irish potatoes which he proposes to market. Dr. J. P. Parrott has about the same area also in the same crop. Both of them have very fine stands which are looking well. OATS. Mrs. H. A. Josey has been quite sick recently. The school trustees of this (Lydia) township have met and examined the poll list furnished them. Messrs C. N. Oates & Bro. have begun operations at their turpentine distillery. Mr. L. Rhames is doing the ’stilling. The base ball craze is on in this community now. The Academy students and a scrub nine played a match game re cently. The former were de feated by a score of 7 to 10. A literary society has been formed in connection with the school at this place. We ex pect some of the brightest stars which will illumine the literary world to emanate therefrom. The Rev. W. A. Massabeau will not fill his appointment at Wesley Chapel next Sunday af ternoon, but will, instead, preach at Bethel in place of Rev. S. J. Bethea, who will be away attending the District Confer ence. ABigFire in Lynn, Mass And SPOT GASH do the Work Our Northern Buyer with the ever ready AMERICAN DOLLAR secures a fine lot of SHOES AT HALF PRICE. We quote a few prices that prove. Ladies’ $2.00 Genuine Dongola Button Shoes for $1.15. Ladies’ $2.50 Genuine Dongola Button Shoes for $1.50. Ladies’ $3.00 Handsewed “ Button Shoes for $2.00. We make the old time 50 per cent Fogies Weep and Gnash Their Teeth! They a^e not in it! We also call your attention to our complete stock of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, Comprising Dry Goods, Notions, Straw and Felt Hats, Clothing, Shoes, &c. We still carry a line of Staple Gro ceries. UNA. Mr. W. H. Husbands is build ing a new shop. Mrs. Carrie Hicks is improv ing nicely. Your Lydia correspondent wishes a fuller explanation. We suppose that he was not aware of the young lady’s visit to Lydia at the time referred to. Cal. apricots at 20 cents a can. Coggeshall & Co. A vessel was wrecked and sunk by a storm off Bay Point, Beaufort county, on Friday. There were nine men in the crew. A party of South Caro linians, headed by Capt. W. S. Jenkins, at the imminent risk of their lives braved the raging sea and saved eight of the crew The captain of the vessel alone was drowned. Charleston had two suicides on Tuesday of last week. James Croase killed himself on account of poverty and Miss Kate Leddy, a respectable young lady, poi soned herself on account of a love affair. J. Henry Toole, colored, of Rock Hill, is a candidate for register of deeds for the Dis trict of Columbia. This is one of the best paying offices in the national government. Mrs. J. D. Howie, while driv- But the greatest advantage of ing to church last Sunday, in The Darlington Building and Loan Association. T HE Regular Monthly Meeting of this Association will be held at the office ol E Keith Itargan, Esq., Tuesday, night 35th inst., at 7 o’clock. Dues received by undersigned at his office until 6 o’clockp. m., and at the meeting. CHAS. K. ROGERS, Secy, and Treas. IF v o*. u; owJ?d Lt ThcDaku/vqto// _ Job, Office Api^STANDARD PATTERNS Catalogue Free on Request Good News for the Ladies : We carry a full line of Patterns for Ladies, Misses and Children. In fact, we have a complete stock of first-class goods at prices that tell the difference between the mer chant that buys for cash and one that buys on long time and pays when he can. Thanking our friends and the public for the liberal patronage of the past, we invite you to call again. Yours respectfully, A. J. BROOM. The Only Leader of Low Prices. Willcox’s Old Drug Store. •• •t-WoodS’A’Wofl(ls.-i DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, SHOES, Clothing, 3ESCARPETS & MATTINGS.; son^cETBEiisra- tntew. BORNEO YACHT HAT, LIGHT WEIGHT FOR SUMMER WEAR. WE HAVE THEM -A beautiful line of all styles and prices; but we want to call attention especially in this issue to our IMMENSE STOCK OF OXFORDS For Ladies, Misses, and Children; widths B to E. We have them in the newest lasts and colors, made by the best manufacturers. Among them are E C. Burt & Co., Drew, Selby & Co., and Wm. Hoyt & Co. It is is needless to say that we carry the —Bsst I ine Hand-Sev/ed Goods— Ever brought to Darlington. As usual we have on hand a complete stock of Trunks, Va lises, Travelling Bags, Umbrellas, Rubber Goods, Shoe Findings, etc. Respectfully, WOODS & MILLING, Proprs., Darlington Shoe Store. Mar30—3m. Harris Lithia W ater, HARRIS’ LITHIA SPRINGS, S. C. After a long and varied experience in the use of mineral waters from many sources, both foreign and domestic, I am fully persuaded that the Harris Lith ia Water possesses efficacy in the treatment of afflictions of the kidney and bladder unequalled by any other water of which I have made trial. This opinion is based upon observation of its effects on my patients for the past three years, during which time I have prescribed it freely and almost uniformly with benefit in the medicable maladies above mentioned, When failure to relievo has occurred, I have imputed it to insufficient use of the water, for my experience teaches me that from one to too quarts daily should be taken from two to four weeks, to secure its full remedial effects. A. N. TALLEY, M. D. Columbia, S. C., October 8th, 1892. Camden, January 28, 1892. J. T. Harris, Esq., Waterloo, S. (’.: Dear Sir—I find great benefit from the use of your Lithia Water. I consider it a fine tonic and general regulator of the digestion, as well as verv efficacious in those diseases for which Lithia is con sidered somewhat of a specific. JUDGE J. B. KERSHAW. My wife has been using your Lithia Water and is very much benefitted. 1 consider it in every respect equal to the famous Buffalo Lithia Water, Abbeville, S. C. JUDGE J. S. COTHRAN. Having spent last summer days at your Springs, and having since used sev eral cases of the Harris Lithia water, I am glad that I can bear willing testi mony to its valuable qualities. The analysis made by Dr Doremus ought to attract to your place many vititors, and send the water to every part of the county. G. W. HOLLAND, Nkwbekt, S. C. President Newberry College FOR SALE IN DARLINGTON BY ■WXLLCOX & OO. -A-TSTID J. BOTTD. MarSO—3m DRESS GOODS. The most complete stock of Fine Dress Goods with Trim mings to match. Just opeened, a new line of China and Surrah Silks, Figured Indias, handsome line of Shot Silks, Bengalines, Sublime Cloths, the“new thing” in silk and wool, evening shades. HOSIERY. We have an immense quanti ty of Ladies’, Misses’ and Child ren’s Hosiery. Ladies’ Initial Handkerchiefs at a bargain. EMBROIDERIES. In this department we carry the largest line in the city. See our three job lots at 5, 10 and 20 cents. CLOTHING. Now, if you want a nobby suit or pretty pair of pants see our line. Anything in the lat est shapes in Hats, Collars, Cuffs, Shirts, Neckwear and Underwear will be found at our store. SHOES. Our line of Men’s Fine Shoes gives entire satisfaction. Com- pjete outfits for Gentlemen, La dies, Misses and Children. GROCERIES. We carry a very fine line of Staple and Fancy Groceries. We will guarantee you satisfac tion. RESPECTFULLY, WOODS WOODS. Mar.30 Spring £ Summer Goods OXTFt SH’E T’lALTIES PIANOS. BEHR BROS., IVERS & POND, NEW ENGLAND. ORGANS. ESTEY, FERRAND & VOTEY, KIMBALL. AT- JOYE £ SANDEBS BXJSXJSTESS TITTLES: Sell direct. One price. Lowest price. Ship on Have satisfied customers or all freights. The above rules are fully enforced by the only chartered Music Buy direct, approval. Assume i none. in the State. They sell all kinds of Musical Merchan dise, including music books, sheet music, and all kinds of small musical instruments. They want to send you catalogues and prices free. They are The Killough Music Company EJ-jO-REISrCE, s. a. "IK ■ . : In wool dress goods. All the novelties are found here, in pattern lengths, no two alike. We have also quite a lot of cheap wool dress goods at 10c, 12 l-2c, up to 25c per yard. In Wash Dress Goods, such as Pongees, Organdies, Epingline Satin Gloria, Belfast and Irish Lawns, Crepons, Corduroys’ Zephyr Ginghams, Etc. We are showing the Largest Assortment Ever Brought To Darlington! and would be glad to give prices on these goods and if not cheap enough don’t buy. “ WHITE STRIPED LAWNS AT 3c PER YARD, FIGURED LAWNS AT 2Jc PER YARD. Embroideries, 3 and 4 inches wide, good muslin, nice work 10 cents per yard. Remnants of fine quality figured Lawns 7c per yard worth much more. ’ A pure white, nice quality, pearl dress Buttons, 10c per doz. And in fact a thousand of other goods at prices seldom seen in a retail store. You’ll not know what a dollar, or, in fact a few cents, will buj until you visit our establishment Our stock for the Soring and Summer of 1893 far surpasses any stock ever handled by us. Call early and get some of these bargains before they are all sold. A fine assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats. Our stock of Shoes and Slippers is full. \V e also carry a full stock of Groceries. Your early call so- ncitea. Respectfully, JOITD S»§»VBE »S. Mar 23— \