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Ihe garlington HENRY T. THOMPSON.) ' Edi WADDY THOMPSON, \ Editors. Tliarsday, Jane 8,1893. TO THE GOVERNOR. When Governor Tillman ap pointed the boards of control for the several counties he stated that he had endeavored to get Conservatives to serve on these boards so as to remove the dis pensary as much as possible from partisan politics. But he found it a difficult matter, he said, because Conservatives who education are eligible to mem- | bership. The following names were enrolled: Prof. T. L. Cot- tin, A. R. Bacot, A. W. Wines, J. P. Drake, T. H. Hunter, G. | W. Casley, L. W. Patterson, H. W. Ellerbe, N. Brown, Jr., Mrs. IR. C. Stanley, Miss Ophelia i Sanders. The officers elected are: Prof. T. L. Cottiu, presi dent; A. R. Bacot, vice-presi- ( dent;A. W. Wines, secretary; Mrs. R.'C. Stanley, treasurer. The next meeting, for which an attractive programme will : be arranged, will be held on June 24. The constitution of the .association will be adopted at this meeting. favor the dispensary are very scarce. We wonder if he tried to secure a Conservative for the Darlington board. If he did, we never heard of t. Now if the Governor really wishes to give the Darlington Conserva tives a representative on the board, and he has said that he does, the resignation of Mr. J. O. A. Moore gives him a splendid opportunity to do so. We are not in the Governor’s counsel and only know from hearsay who are his advisers in this county, but we will ven ture a suggestion to hiin, though with little hope that it will be favorably received. Before selecting a successor to Mr. Moore let him consult the Con servatives of this county. We can name several men in Dar lington county, of Conservative affiliations, who favor the dis pensary; men who are honest and competent and who wish the law enforced. The appoint ment of anyone of these would give satisfaction to the rank and file of both factions of the party. We speak here only of Conservatives, whom we know of our personal knowledge to be in favor of the dispensary; there are doubtless a number of others in the county who favor it and who would make earnest and faithful members of the board of control. This is a golden opportunity for the Governor. He can con vince us that he means what he says. Have you seen our light weight summer clothing ? Ed wards & Co. INTERESTING FIGURES. The Annual Report of Darlington's County Commissioners. The county commissioners have made their report to the Court of the receipts and ex penditures in their office for the past year. From it we have gleaned the following items which will be of interest to our readers Total amount collect ed from all sources, $13,755.64. Expenditures, on poor house $1,037.78; roads and bridges, $2,250.28; special constable fees $578.55; Sheriff’s office, $3,057 57; Trial Justices, $l,294Ml; Coro ner, $114.40; County Commis sioners, $1*37; stationery, $138.5(i; public buildings (including special tax on jail), $1,879.48; jury and witness tickets, $1,360.- 70; contingent account, $908.88; Clerk of Court, Auditor and Judge of Probate, $673.39; equal- )tal ization board, $158.80; total ex penditures, $14,393.80; excess of expenditures over receipts, $035- 16. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION. The Programme of the Next Meeting of the Teachers' Association. An association of the teach ers of Darlington county was organized in the Court House at this place on the 28th ult. By a mistake, over which we had no control, an account of the or ganization was omitted in our last issue. A good membership has already been placed on the roll and the number is constant ly increasing. Not only teach ers but all who are interested in the cause of education are cor dially invited to join the associ ation. It is a work in a noble cause and should receive every encouragement. The next regular meeting will be held in the Court House at Darlington on Saturday, June 17. The committee appointed for the purpose, and consisting of Messrs W. A. Massabeau, R. E. Mood, A. J. A. Perritt, Miss Bessie McLean and Miss Mamie White, has arranged the follow ing programme for the meet- ing: . , The meeting will be opened with the regular order of busi ness, including the adoption of the constitution. Subjects have been selected for discussion and are given be low. The parties named in each case will have charge of the discussion of the respective subjects. The discussions will not be confined to these parties, however, but it is desired that all present (and they are ear nestly invited to do so) join in making these discussions a free interchange of views. The fol lowing are the subjects and the names of the parties having each in charge: Reading—Prof. R. E. Mood. Writing—Miss Sallie J. Mc Call. Arithmetic—Prof. P. Ward- law. As the meetings progress the association will select subjects of less general character, there by enabling the discussions to be devoted to details. IlotanUtH and Artists. Ono day lit tho foot of a damp rock I daw a little loan man coming toward me. with a none like an eagle’s beak, nervous jerky movements anil something quaint and earnest in his countenance. Unfortunately I waa looking at a plant with long, straight green stalk and white, delicate corolla, which grew near some hidden springs. He took me for a raw fellow botanist “Ah, here you are, gathering plants! Whatl By the stalk, clumsy? What will it do in your herbarium without roots?" "But, sir” “Common plant, frequent in the en virons of Paris, I’arnassiapalustris; stem simple, erect, petals rounded. Those nectaries are curious; good study; plant well chosen. Courage! You’ll get on." “But I am no botanist.” “Very good; you are modest. There are rare plants here which you should absolutely carry away. Ha! What is that? The Aquilegia pyrenaica!” And my little man started off like an Izard, clambered up a slope, carefully dug the soil about the flower, took it up without cutting a single root, and re turned with spurkling eyes, triumphant air, and holding it aloft like a banner. “Plant peculiar to the Pyrenees. I have long wanted it. Come, my young friend, a slight examination. You don't know the species, but you recognize the family?” “Alas, I don't know a word of bot any!" Ho looked at me stupefied. "Then why do you gather plants?” "To see them, because they are pret ty.” He put his flower into his case, adjust ed lus cap and went away without add ing another word.—“A Tour Through the Pyrenees.” A OsoeraT. F.t Charter. Spot was General Kilpatrick's favorite warhorse. After the war the general went to South America, leaving Spot at his farm with orders that he should re ceive the best of care. After an absence of several years General Kilpatrick re turned. He reached home late in the afternoon and was for some time occupied with his family greetings. But he did not long forget to inquire for the old horse. Learning that Spot was at pasture in a distant field, the general sent for him and a little later was told that his favor ite stood tied to a post at the entrance of the grounds. The general hastened out to the piazza, whence, in the gathering dusk, he made out the form of the charger, who stood demurely gnawing at the post Just the one word “Spot!” rang out over the lawn. Like an echo came back the answering neigh. A moment later Spot snapped his hal ter, and with arched neck and dilating nostrils came galloping up to the piazza to greet his old master. “We hugged and caressed each other like lovers," said General Kilpatrick, “and I am not ashamed to say that no welcome I received that day warmed my heart more than that of old Spot."— Youth's Companion. COLORED TEACHERS Also Organize to Advance the Cause of Education. The colored teachers of Dar lington county have followed the good example set by the white teachers and haveorgani- zed a county association. The organization was perfected at the Mayo School on Tuesday. All teachers and friends of Bauxite Ore* In the South. Information h is come to the two im portant scientific bureaus in Washing ton, the geological survey and the Smith sonian institution, of absolutely inez hanstible deposits of bauxite ores in Ala batua and Georgia, which give promise of solving the chief difficulty heretofore encountered in the cheap production of aluminium for commercial purposes Specimen lumps of thus? ores analyzed at the Smith: or ian institntion show 48 per cent of pure aluminium in the light tints and 40 per cent in the brown shades, wherea. ordinary clay contains on an average only 83 per cent. Bauxite ■ BHltaHflHI derives its namii from the fact that it was disc overed drat near Baux, or Beaus, near Arles, Prance. Besides France it is found to a liuiited extent in Austri and elsewhere in Europe and in worka ble quantitiepin Arkansas and other states and ter.’tones of the Union.- Cor. Chicago H raid. VOTING 6IX HUNDRED YEARS AGO. —— 8afefnar«l» Against Fraud Employed at City Elections lu Florence. Nowadays when almost all the na- lions of the world are discussing the adoption of the Australian ballot system people little realize that such ideas are not as new as they seem. Well nigh six centun -s ago in the city of Florence was organized a system of voting resem bling in its essential principles the ballot recently adopted. This is not mere hear say either, for a historian who lived at that time, G ovanni VUlani, has given us a full accoun t of it. The city ot Florence had begun to tire of the arrogi. .ce and bribing methods of the nobles about the year 1328, so it de cided to pass laws by which fair elec tions might be held. The city was gov erned by six priors, elected for a term of two months. Now, it was decided by an assembly that these priors, together with two persons selected from each of the six districts of Florence, should come together and make a list of all the citi zens more than 30 years of age in Flor ence that were at all worthy of tho office of prior. This list was then presented to a coun cil of 97 of the principal officers and “wise men” of the city,Wrho voted on each name separately. The votes were collected by six “wise and discreet” monks. They consisted of white and black beans, and it took 68 black beans to elect a candidate. The counting was done secretly in a neighboring room by tho monks, and the result was immedi ately announced to the assembly, who proceeded to vote on the next name. When the whole list had thus been gone through, all those who were elect ed had their names written together on a large scroll and also each name written separately on a little slip. These little slips were thrown into a bag. And then comes a quaint custom. The large scroll was kept in the sacristy of the convent of the Frati Predicatori. The bags, one for each office in the government, were put in a strong chest that was locked, and the three keys that could open it were given, one to Frati Conversi di Settimo, one to the capitano or general of the Florentine army and one to the sacristan of the Frati Minor). Tho chest itself was stored in the sacristy of the latter monks. It is seen how religiously all bribery and ballot box stuffing was stopped. No Florentine, no matter how much he hated the monks, would dare to commit such a crime in the sacristy of a church. He did not feel anxious to be burning in a hell fire after he died. But to go ou with the election, for as yet no officer had been elected, he had only been de clared eligible to the office. When election time came around, the thirteenth day of every other month, the priors, with the general council of the people, would assemble and cause the chest to be brought forth. Then, in the presence of the entire assembly the bags containing the slips were taken out, and after being carefully mixed one slip was taken out f-om each, and the person whose name was on that slip was de clared elected. Thus an entirely new set of officers was chosen every time. Tliis mode of election, Villani tells us, “was ratified in a full parliament in the place of the priors where many people were congregated and where many speeches were made, praising the law and condemning to severe punishment those who might oppose it.” And yet we say socialism is essentially a thing of the present century.—Pittsburg Chroni cle-Telegraph. ABigFire in Lynn, Mass •t-Woodsi-Wootfs,-? And SPOT CASH 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 DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, SHOES, Clotfting, =®^CARPETS & MATTINGS.S33EE Fogies' Weep and Gnash Their Teeth ! They are not in it! We also call your attention to our complete stock of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, Comprising Dry Goods, Notions. Straw and Felt Hats, ~ ’• Sh “ *” - Clothing, Shoes, &c. We still carry a line of Staple Gro ceries. :A§W5'"'STANDJf!D PATTERNS Catalogue Free 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. BHOOM. The Only Leader of Low Prices. Willcox’s Old Drug Store. An Oppressive Feeling. Johnny hail been misbehaving while his mother was away, and on her return she talked very sobsrly to him about it. telling him that God was always with him and saw all he did. Johnny left his mother’s room with a depressed look on his face and was going away from home when his dog ran after him. Johnny turned around desperately on the dog, crying out: “You go hack—it’s bad enough to have God tagging after me all the'time.”—J^gw York Tribune. IS NOW A complete line of every thing usual to a first-class Hardware Store. Also a full line of AgrictM Ispbats, Sign’ Supplies, Matiiserj, Stoies AISTID TIKTW-A.RE, Scholarship Examination. w INTHHOP STATE NORMAL COLLEGE. COLUMBIA, S. C. Open to white girls over 17. Ses sion begins September 27. Graduates secure good posit ious. Each countv given two scholarships—one worth $150 a session and one of free tuition. First scholarship now vacant in the county of Darlington. Competitive examination July 7th at Court House of said county. Address D. B. JOHN SON, President, Columbia, S. C. 1m Desirable Cottage For Sale. M RS. M. E. PLAYER'S cottage on Law Street, for sale. For Terms apply at this office It Rooms To Rent. I NSTEAD of leasing the Cleveland Hotel I will rent out the rooms, in suites or single. Admirable loca tion and every modern convenience. A janitor will be employed to serve the tenants. For terms apply to June 1—8t. A WEINBERG. THE WHITE DEER ! See the beautiful animal at “I feel that I owe a great deal to to bacco.” “Nervous temperament perhaps? : "No, I mn a cigar store.”—Kate Field's Washington. J- M. JAMES' when you come to town. Sep 29—tf. \ Tqe |PrInte.i whs eijliEr drUn^ oE cnizY wqen lie seT tills ad. And will sell at the very lowest.prices for cash. Tinning, Roofing & Plumbing .A. SIPEOI^AILT-y . Oct 6—tf 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, 1 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 uniform!' with benefit in the medicable maladies above mentioned. When failure to relieve 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—1 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 very 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. I 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 us^dsev- ‘ gl ’ ‘ ’ ' eral cases of the Harris Lithia water, I am glad that I can bear willing test) monv 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 countv. G. W. HOLLAND, Nkwbkky, S. C. President Newberry College FOR SALE IN DARLINGTON BY -willcoix: & co. jr. bottjd. Mar30—3m On Time! WILKINSON’S S. WOLFRAM is keeping up with the times in his line of business. He has MBS HL MR, THE Hut the fact remains the same that satisfactory work is being done at Mason’s Jewelry Store on Watches, Jewelry and Clocks. Feb23—tf For Sale. iy K/"\Q hard pine Guage shingles * a t a very lowprice. J. H. EARLY. Jewelry of the Latest Styles, Jewelry at the Lowest Price, FULL STOCK OF Silverware and Spectacles. guaranteed as Everything represented. Fine Repairing a Specialtg. First-class workmanship on all repair work warranted. Cal! and look at his stock be fore purchasing elsewhere. S. WOLFRAM, East side Public Square, Apl3—3 DARLINGTON, S. C. Most Wonderful Tonic IN AMERICA, As revealed by the chemical analy sis made at the University of Alaba ma. Cures Dispepsia in its worst '— • v • form, ( 1 ironic Diarrhma, Diabetes, Sick or Nervous Headache, all Blood and Skin Diseases, &c, Ac. For sale by Moorhead, Cox & Co., Who will furnish on demand a com plete lii.e of circulars, showing some of the results achieved by the use ot this, the 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. EMBROIDERIES. We have an immense quanti ty of Ladies’, Misses’and Child ren’s Hosiery. Ladies’ Initial Handkerchiefs at a bargain. In this department we carry the largest line in the'eity. 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. rr- • SHOES. Our line of Men’s Fine Shoes gives entire satisfaction. Com plete 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 .A. IfcT ID WOODS. Mar30 Spring & Summer Goods 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 I and would be glad to give prices on these goods and if not cheap enough don’t buy. DRESS GINGHAMS AT 6ic 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 svha -ir ,ir 1 Jkvx/VAO at aemuui BCCU 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 Sprinj? and Summer of 1893 far surpasses ipring 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. Best N atural Tonic IN AMERICA. Ap It—tf V e also carry a full stock of Groceries. Your early call sc hcited. Respectfully, JOITE Sf S+EVnEIlS, Mar 28- iia ' fe' ? , *-