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Jarlmflton gjltwi Pubushkd Evkkt Thursday Morhiho. flmMKT J, Jhompsom, PROPRIETOR. TERMS—11 Per Annnm in Advance; 90 cent* (or 8 monthr; 29 cenU for V months. Advertising Rates: One Square first insertion |1.00 One Square second insertion 50 Every subsequent Insertion 90 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. WANTS PROHIBITION. ip m T An Interview with Rev. Q. T. Gresham on the Dispensary Law. The Voice, a leading prohibi tion paper of New York City, recently published interviews from prominent prohibitionists of South Carolina on the ques tion of eliminating the profit features from the dispensary law. One of the gentlemen in terviewed was Rev. Q. T. Gresh am, of Una, Darlington county, who opposes the dispensary sys tem in toto and wants absolute prohibition. The following is what he says: “I see severa’ objections to your suggestions: “First. A dispensary, even without the element of profit to the State, would tend to weaken the prohibition sentiment and thus prolong the struggle for prohibition indefinitely. “Second. Any measure to down the saloons will be fought by the saloon keepers to the fin ish with money and every other means in their power, and those acquainted with South Carolina politics know how cheaply most negroes and many white men can be purchased. “Third. Every county in the State would have a dispensary, and ‘blind tigers’ would run with but little risk of detection, as it would be impossible to tell whether the drinker got his li quor from the ‘blind tiger’ or the dispensary, it is true that there would be less drunkeness and rowdyism about the place where the liquors are sold, but men would buy it in quantity and take it home to increase un happiness and danger to the life and property of their own fami lies and of the families of their neighbors. “Fourth. The large army of State officials employed to run the business would be the tools of those in power for the fur therance of their political schemes. I see no way to cur tail the serpent except absolute prohibition.” A GOOD CHANCE For • Worthy Young Man to Gat a Splendid Education. The Superintendent of Educa tion has sent the following to th? School Commissioner of Darlington county : “The Charleston College of fers three scholarships to the young men of the State. Each scholarship is worth $200 per annum and is jjood for four years, or graduation if the bold er graduates in less time than four rears. “These scholarships are to be awarded on competitive exami nation, and are open to the young men of every county if we will consent to hold the ex amination free of cost to the College for our services. The College will furnish the ques tions and bear the expense of advertising. The examination will embrace three days, five hours per day. The schedule will be thus: October 3, Eng lish and mathematics; October 4, Latin and Greek; October 5, French and German. From 9.30 A. M. to 8.30 P. M. “The examining board will not have to pass on the merits of the papers They will be sent to the faculty, who will criticise all the papers and award the scholarships to the three who put up the best pa pers of all the applicants in the State. “Will your board consent to conduct the examination for your county? Please see the other members and let me know at once, and if for any reason your board cannot do so please get the consent of three reliable gentlemen who will, and fur nish me with their names.” DESTROYED BY FIRE. Th« Result of • Successful Contest on the FlorenCe Track. A good crowd attended the Florence bicycle races last Fri day, though the number was not as large as was expected. The contests were exciting and were watched with interest by the spectators. The success of the races reflects credit Messrs Trevathan and Creight, under whose manage ment the meet was conducted. The following is the result of each race: First race, two mile open : Won by Clarence Rike, 8. Mannesecocd. L. M. Norment’s pedal came loose and he dropped out. Time, 5.0f*l. Second race, one quarter mile boys: Won by Paul Brown, Er nest McCullough second, Cephus Hill third. Time, 35 seconds. Third race, half mile No. 1 Ramblers: Won by J. E. Win- ate, Platt Morgan second, ime, 1.181. Fourth race, one mile open: Won by L. M. Norment, 8. Manne second. Clarence Rike bent his pedal in a fall at the start and dropped out. Time, 2.26. Fifth race, half mile boys: Won by Carl Hewitt, Ernest McCullough second, Cephus Hill third Time, 1.101. Sixth race, half mile: Won by Clarence Rike, A. H. Moore second. Time, 1.10. Seventh race, one quaiter mile for purse: Won by Carl Hewitt, Paul Brown second Brown lost control of wheel and fell off. Time, 321 seconds. As will be seen from the above the following Darlington boys won prizes: L. M. Norment, silver medal; S. Manne, gold pen and silver match box; Er nest McCullough, bicycle bell and baseball; Carl Hewitt, bicy cle cap and $2.50 in cash. pie Hi THE SCHOOL TEACHERS. An Interesting Programme Carried Out at the Regular Meeting. The Darlington C o fi n t y Teachers’ Association met in the Court House on Saturday and the president being absent Mr. H. C. Burn was elected tem porary chairman. The first subject, “What is the best method of teaching the funda mental rules of arithmetic?” was discussed by Miss Sue C. Burton, Miss Sallie McCall and Mr. A. J. A. Perritt. The sec ond subject, “Is the use of the diagram advantageous in teach ing grammar ?” was discussed by Miss Sue C. Burton, Miss Fannie Dalrymple, Miss Mamie White and others. The third and last subject, “Should histo ry and geography be taught col laterally?” was discussed by Misses Burton, Dalrymple, Mc Call, White and Mr. Perritt. The time for the next meeting will be fixed by the School Com missioner and announced in the county papers. Due notice of the programme will also be giv en. The attendance was not as large as at previous meetings, but this was due to the fact that so many of the teachers are ab sent from the county for the summer vacation. These meet ings can be made to reap great results and all friends of the cause of education should at tend them and they are cordial ly invited to do so. FAREWELL TO MR. GUERRY. His Last Sermon in St. Matthew's Epis copal Church. In accordance with the an nouncement Rev.W. A. Guerry, rector of St. Matthew’s Episco pal Church, who has accepted the call to the chaplaincy of the University of the South, preach ed bis farewell sermon on Sun day night. A large congrega tion was present to hear him and regrets were expressed on all sides that so able and elo quent a diving should be lost to Darlington. It must have been gratifvlng to Mr. Guerry to find that the people, whom he had served long and well, were so very loath to part with him The good will ot everybody and the warm affection of his con gregation will follow him where- ever in the future his lot may be cast. DROWNED IN A POND. The Residence of Mr. W. R. Davis, The Bad Burned to the Ground. About twelve o’clock, or a little after, on Thursday night laat, the residence of Mr. W. R. Davis, on the new Society Hill road about two miles above Darlington, was destroyed by fire. The flames spread so ra pidly that Mr. W. H. Houston who was occupying the house loet all of his furniture, cloth ing, fanning implements, etc. He had no insurance and his loss is about $500. The build ing was a nice two story dwell ing. Mr. Davis had $1,500 in- it and this will The alarm : town and End of a Little Could Not Swim. Boy Who The little twelve-year-old son of Mr. John Freeman, who lives in the Oats section, was drown ed in Harrell’s mill pond on Thursday. He had gone in bath ing without the knowledge of his father. He got beyond his depth and, not being able to swim, lost his life. Another boy was in bathing with him, but he was even of a younger age and could not help hi« un fortunate companion. Shortly after the accident a search was made for the body and it was found at the bottom of the pond at a point near where the little fellow sank. The boy’s father knew of has the sympathy of all in his COL. w. H. EVANS ■ ’—v* The Action of the Agricultural Society of Which he Waa President. At the meeting of the Dar lington Agricultural Society cn Tuesday of last week Major J. J. Lucas read a memior of Col. W. H. Evans, late president of the Society, and also introduced resolutions on the death of Col. Evans which were unanimously adoped. The following are the memoir and resolutions. They were handed us too late for publication in our last issue: Mr. President:—Since the last annual meeting of the Darling ton Agricultural Society, it has leased Him who giveth and im who taketbi away, to re move from the sphere of his usefulness, our late honored President. It is meet and right that we should place on record our appreciation of his worth as a man and as a member of this society. The following brief sketch of his life and services is respect fully submitted for your con sideration and approval: IN MKMOKIAM. Col. William H. Evans, was born at the old homestead of his maternal grandfather, Capt. William DeWitt, on Cedar Creek, near Society Hill, in September, 1819. He was the second son of that eminent ju rist and statesman, Hon. J. J. Evans. His primary education was received at St. David’s Academy, at Society Hill and at Raleigh, N C. He was prepar ed for the South Carolina ( ol- lege by that peerless teacher, Mr. J. W. Hudson, of Winns- boro, 8. C., and was graduated by that institution in 1839. He read law with Mr. Pettigru, in Charleston, and was admit ted to the bar in 1842. The same year he married an accomplish ed daughter of Mr. John D. Witherspoon, and began the ractice of his profession, which e continued for some years, but relinquished for the more congenial occupation of plant ing. He became an expert in Agriculture and Horticulture, and gave to his brother toilers the benefit of his ripe experi ence, through essays before this society, and by contributions to the press. Hisleisure hours were given to reading, of which he was very fond, especially of English history and of English classical authors, a taste he never lost He was given to hospitality and thoroughly enjoyed the com panionship of his many warm friends. As a patriot he served the county of Darlington faithfully and efficiently as a member of the Legislature before and dur ing the war for constitutional government and Southern inde pendence. In anticipation that war would follow secession, he or ganized a company of minute men, which subsequently form ed the nucleus of Company F, 8th South Carolina Regiment S. C. Y. This regiment took a conspic uous part in the battle of First Manassas, and Company F shar ed in the dangers and glories of that sanguinary conflict. Dur ing the engagement, Col. Cash received information that the enemy had abandoned some of his ardllery, and he at once called for volunteers to secure the prize. The response was prompt, with Capt. Evans in command. He brought off safely fourteen pieces, with the full complement of horses and ammunition belonging to them. It was a gallant act most credi tably executed. When the term of twelve months’ service ex pired he returned to South Car olina and became a member of the Governor’s Council, and gave his best energies to the furtherance of t h e Southern cause. Like most men of large means, the war left him in an impoverished condition, and he sought other employment than agriculture. He became a teacher, where he h a d beeb taught, at St. David’s Academy, and was afterwards elected County School Commissioner. In the management of the pub lic schools he gave great satis faction, and excited a lively in terest in education among all classes. It was during his four teen years service as SchoM Commissioner that he served this society so acceptably as its president. He was confirmed in the Epis copal church in early life, and was always present at its ser vices, save when sick or absent from home. He served aa Ju nior Warden of Trinity church for many years. He gave liber ally of his substance to church work, and his alms were not withheld from the deserving poor. In all the relations of life, he discharged his duties with rare fidelity. In the language of the Major and efficient members. Second. That a page in our minutes’ book ba dedicated to his memory. Third That we tender to his bereaved family the expression of our sincere sympathy. Fourth. That a copy of this memoir and these resolutions be sent to his family, and also published in the county papers. AreYou Going to the World s Fair? If so, see that your ticket reads via Cincinnati and the C. H. & D. and Monon—the ac knowledged ‘World’s Fair Route.” The only line out of Cincin nati connecting with E. T. V. & G. and Q. A C. train No. 2, arriving Cincinnati 10:30 p. ro. A solid train carrying through sleepers from Jacksonville, Sav annah, Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Macon and New Orleans via E T. V. A G.. Q. A C., C. H. A D. and Monon Route to Chicago. You can stop over in Cincin nati if your ticket reads via the C. H. A D. and Monon Route, by depositing same with the Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association. Chamber of Com merce Building, cornerof Fourth and Vine Streets, one block from Fountain Square (the C. H. & D. ticket office is in the same building). This enables you to visit the picturesque “Queen City” at no additional cost, and special efforts will be made to entertain strangers hos pitably and reasonably. The universal verdict of the traveling public is that the Pull man Safety Yestibuled trains, running evdry day, “and Sun day too/^via the C. H. A D. and between Cincinnati, Indiajqiolia and Chicago, are without doubt the “finest on earth.” These trains were es pecially built by the Pullman Company for this service, and embrace every improvement. Their magnificent coaches, lux urious smoking cars, superb sleepers, observation cars, com partment sleeping cars and un excelled dining car service, af ford “all the comforts of home.” Leaving Cincinnati you pass through the beautiful Miami Valley, and for twenty-five miles the double tracks run through the very front door yards of the finest suburban homes in the country. Beyond Hamilton and up to Indiana- poll*, ibe line is noted for its scenic beauty. | A stop over at Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, may be obtained by depositing your ticket with the Secretary of the Commerical Club. This city is more worthy of a visit than al most any other of its size in the West, and offers the greatest inducements to traveller and tourist. Between Indianapolis and Chicago the line traverses the very best agricultural and commercial territory, and the ride is one of unparalleled com fort and beauty. Bear in mind that the C. F. A D. and Monon Route trains all run via Burnside Crossing, from which point the Illinois Central suburban trains run direct to the World's Fair Grounds every inqinont. At Englewood connection is made with the electric cars, which run every five minutes to the grounds, but we recommend all rsons to go directly into the jarborn Station, which is lo cated in the heart of the city and from which all street car lines converge, then go directly by car or cab to your hotel or boarding place. First locate yourself; know where and how you are to live while in Chicago. Get the locality firmly fixed in your mind, before going to the World’s Fair by any of the numerous convenient ways: the cable cars, electric roads, ele vated railroad, Illinois Central R. R., suburban trains and the steamboats afford ample accom modations for all possible visit ors, and it is but five minutes ride from the business portion of the city to the grounds. Take your breakfast down town, buy your lunch at the grounds, and take your supper down town. If you follow these suggestions you will save money. The fa cilities for serving lunch at the World's Fair Grounds are ex traordinary and the prices are cheaper than at your own home, but breakfast and supper should be taken down town, or at your boarding house. The World’s Fair is already the most astound ing and stupendous spectacle ever attempted by any people, and a day’s visit will afford more delight and instruction than can possibly be obtained in any other way o by the same expenditure of money For further particulars, descrip tive pamphlets, rates, etc., ad dress E. A. Hoovkr, General Advertising Agent C. H. & D R. R., No. 200 West Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. SLEEP n COM FORT of bU ™*lnv»t, h,.a. . m1 , , |c6|fn i u „ S , Christian gentleman. I propose the adoption of these resolu MOOS: First. That in Col. William H of the death Evans, THE "LIYIHGSTOI," They are made from a very fine close mesh netting especially adapted for the SOUTHERy TRADE. Heretofore the general complaint has been tnat the mesh of the netting was too large. 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