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Darlinfjton Jlfira. Pobushki) Evert Thursday Mornihq. ftKNRT J, JHOMPSOM, PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum in Advance; SO cent* (or 8 month*: 25 cents for 8 months. Advertising Rates: One Sqnare first insertion |1.00 One Sqnare second insertion 50 Every subsequent Insertion 50 Contract advertisements inserted npon the most reasonable terms. x,: W1I SHOT OFF HIS BEARD. The Thrilling Adventure of a Drummer Well Known in Darlington. [News and Courier, Sept 2.] Mr. W. H. Bellinger, who is well known in this city, arrived in Charleston yesterday, after havintr a thrilling experience on a Carolina Central freight train near Sumter. Mr. Bell inger was trying to reach that city to fill his business engage ment there, and after man} de lays, occasioned by the recent storm, he caught a Central freight train and was near the completion of his tedious jour ney. Two fellow passengers, who had started the trip with him, left the train at various ints along the road, and Mr. dlinger was the only remain ing passenger in the coach. When the train reached the long cut, which is about five miles out of Sumter, Mr. Bell inger remarked to a train hand that he was very tired and thought he would fie down for a while. Suiting the action to the word he stretched out on two of the seats. As he threw himself back in the coach he caught a glimpse of a man standing on the edge of the cut and pointing a pistol at the window. To dodge was natural. Mr. Bellinger had scarcely ducked his head back on the seat when a ball crashed through the window by him. It clipped off a piece of his beard and passed through the opposite udow. Mr. Bellinger drop- in his seat, and as he did so eard the man outside holler that he “had dropped him.” The train man called to find out if he was hurt and wished to stop the train, but Mr. Bellinger ad vised him not to do so. About half a mile further on the train was stopped and an examina tion made. The hall was found to have passed through the se cond window, about on a level with the place at which it had entered. The man’s hand must have been level with tho win dow and he himself standing on the embankment. It is thought by the parties concerned that an attempt to capture the train was to have been made. The man who shot thought he was shooting at the conductor. If he killed or wounded him the train would be stopped and the thieves could have taken possession of it. They probably calculated that the telegraph wires being in a demoralized oondition they could make off safely with their spoils without being captured. Mr. Bellinger is an old soldier who was shot more than once while scouting for Hampton in Vir ginia, but he says that this is about as narrow an escape as he ever made in his life. THE FASCINATING GERMAN. A Delightful Little Affair on La at Fri day Evening. A delightful german was giv en by the young men of Dar lington, at Hewitt’s hall, on Friday evening last. The affair was impromtu but heartily en- j >yed by all present. The fol lowing ladies and gentlemen were present: Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. F. hi. Norment, Mr. W. Albert Pairott and Miss Bessie Lucas, 4r. Eugene Vaughn and Miss Mary Lucas. Mr. R. L. Dargan and Miss Emma Williamson, Mr. Frank Spain and Miss Nonie William son, Mr. J. Walter James and Miss Donna Spain, Mr. Harry Griffin and Miss Louise Wil liamson, Mr^G. M. Ward and Miss Fannie Cucas, and Messrs. S. H. Wilds, C. S. Nettles, Wal ter Griffin, R. F. Woods, Jno. K. Mclver, and T. H. Weston of Columbia. The Lesson of the CyelOne Drawn by Rev. d. G. Law. The News a n 4 Courier of Monday makes the following reference to a sermon anent the great storm of last week, de livered in Charleston on Sun day by Rev. J. G. Law of Dar lington: “The roof of the First Presby terian Church having been in jured by the storm, the congre gation yesterday worshipped in the lecture room. The Rev. John G. Law preached an ex cellent sermon to a large and attentive gathering of people of different denominations from the text: “A new command ment give I unto you that ye love one another: as I have lov ed you, that ye also love one another.” The preacher said in obeying this command we give expression to the law of the Kingdom of God—In the next place we give evidence of our loyalty to our King. This obedience should take the form of sympathy—it should be prac tically helpful to the needy among our fellows, and it should exhibit self-sacrifice in carrying the news of divine grace to sin ners. Obedience falls short— that does not have regard for the physical am* spiritual con dition of men. His illustrations were touching, and he conclud ed with an appropriate quotation from Leigh Hunt." A BUSINESS CHANGE. Mr. J. D. Baird Purchases the Interest of his Partner, Mr. G. E. Dargan. Mr. J. D. Baird, one of Dar lington’s most enterprising young men, who has been en gaged in the furniture business with Mr. G. E. Dargan, has purchased the latter’s interest in the establishment and will hereafter conduct the business alone. Mr. Baird’s many friends wish him every success for he certainly deserves it. We refer our readers to his new adver tisement which appears in this issue. He clain s that he can sell goods from 10 to 20 per cent, cheaper than otherwise because he buys direct from the facto ries in car lots. Call and exam ine his solid oak suit of ten pieces for $35 and his suit of im itation walnut, ten pieces, for $10. If you do not wish to buy the whole suit of imitation wal nut he will sell any piece at a remarkably low price. African M( thodiats. The Sunday-sciiool convention of the A. M. E Church for Florence district was held at Centreville Church last week. Rev. A. W. Haj ward, the pre siding elder, was present and opened the convention. The meetings were very large, all the delegates being in attend ance. J. M. Sims was chosen superintendent of Florence dis trict, which includes all the territory from Lynche’s River to Cheraw. The good people around Centreville received the delegates most hospitably and everything passed off pleasant ly. ■ rJW*for two reasons, llrst, the throwi mnt of m vould of ’ effect upoD business by rest4rin|( confi- ence and making money mat ters more easy. Second, the large amount of money hoarded because the people see that the Government is bent upon a pol icy of contraction of the curren cy. This money would come out of its hiding place at this evident intention of the Govern ment to adopt the opposite poli cy of expansion. There is, he contends, a well- defined fear, which appears to be well-grounded, that the Gov ernment intends to retire the legal tender treasury notes is sued under tho Sherman law, and issue silver certificates, which would not be full legal tender. _ The authority for de daring a part of these United States notes destroyed has a ( recedent in 1884, when nearly 9,000,000 were declared lost or destroyed, and there has been $1,000,000 destroyed in the Chi cago fire. The original amount author ized to be issued was $450,000,- 000. The time these were to run was indefinite. According to the best information at his comfhand the largest amount outstanding at any one time was on June 30, 1804, when the amount reached $449,338,902. The largest estimates put the resent outstanding amount at 346,631,016—even this leaves a margin of $100,000,000 t h -a might be issued. No man can tell the exact volume of green backs outstanding on account of loss by fire or other accidents. Senator Plumb in 1888 placed the amount at not over $300, 000,000. If these notes are authorized to be issued, says McLaurin, ] do not see why some plan can not be devised to use them in moving the crops instead of the clearing house certificates pro posed to be issued by the banks, and which would be subject to the discounts and manipulations of speculators and would not be legal tender for debts. These United States notes would be full legal tender, and there is no reason why they would not be used in this' great emergency r hou just as easily certificates. as clearing house Gold Dollar* Too Chaapl Look out for the man who is trying to sell gold dollars for fifty cents. It isn’t always safe to trust entirely to an attractive advertisement—especially if the advertiser lives a long way off an^jou don’t know much about him. very few people know mush-about the real merits of a musical instrument and may be easily deceived by trusting to appearances. Many a piano or organ looks like a fine instru ment, but its merit is only skin deep. Remember that it act ually costs a reputable manu facturer more tb produce a good instrument than some people advertise to retail theirs at. When you wish to buy you will be safe«*-ia at least getting in formation from the great South ern Music House of Ludden & Bates in Savannah,,Ga. They are the largest dealers in the South and are known to every one. Read their advertisement in this issue. < RELIEVING THE STRINGENCY. Congretsman McLaurin'* Cur* for th« Financial Pinch. [New* and Courier.] Wabhibgtos, Sep. 2.—Repre sentative McLaurin, the young est member of the South Caron- na delegation, and one of the youngest members of the pres ent Congress, is preparing to plunge into the financial sea with a bountiful supply of life preservers to rescue all who are in distress by reason of the ex isting stringency in the money market. He has prepared and will introduce, at the earliest opportunity und ir the rules, the following resolution: Whereas, failures, bankrupt cy and business distress are witnessed throughout every sec tion of the United States, in consequence of an inadequate volume of currency to maintain equitable prices and make rea sonable exchanges; And, whereas, under the pres ent statute laws the Secretary of the Treasury has ample au thority to issue United States notes in sufficient quantity to relieve the present financial stringency: Therefore be it re solved, First. That $25,000,000 of United States m tes, issued un der the several Acts of 1862 63, be, and the sam • are hereby, de clared lost or destroyed, and the Secretary of the Treasury is di rected to credit the redemption fund with said i mount. Second. That the Secretary of the Treasury it once cause to Bucklen'* Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guarantee< to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Willcox & Go’s drugstore. “I do think Jack is the most generous man,” she said to her caller. “It is pleasant to feel that way towards your hus band. Has he been giving you jewelry?” “No. But we hac a little controversy about some thing, and he bet me a box of candy against a box of cigars And do you know the dear fel low seemed dreadfully worriet for fear I would lose.”—Wash ingtoh Star. BROWN'S IRON BITTERS our«s Dyspapsia, In digestion A Debility. “Where did you get those trousers, George?” Down to the misfit store.” “Well, they gave you a bar- Htggefit Value in the Country, - 'EVER were there such bargains offered in Furniture as I am offering. I buy direct from manufacturers in car-load lots, and can sell you goods from 10 to 20 per cent, cheaper than my competitors. For next 00 days I will sell you a nice imitation wal nut bureau for $4.50, six chairs for $2.10, a three-foot bedstead (hard wood) for $1.75, or I will make you up a suit of these goods, 10 pieces for $10. My friends, now is your chance to get bargains. I have the largest stock in Eastern South Carolina to se lect fi N from. Give me a call. J.D. BAIRD. THESE ARE ILINESI WE CARRY: Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings, Notions, JLaces, White . oods, Embroidery, Slices, Ready-made Clothing, Tinware, Hardware, Crockery, Glass, Q-iROCEIEtllES, (at Wholesale and Retail.) We would juit like the public to know that we have opened up a large and complete line in all the above departments JPot* Spring, 1893. Customers who have dealt with u* in the past know what that means. To thoae who never deatlt with us we wish to say that we pride ourselves on the reputation we have Justly earned—“One of the cheapest and most reliable houae* in the city of Darlington.” BRUNSON, LUNN & CO. GROVER CLEVELAND! Was inaugurated on the 4th of March last and THE TARIFF WILL BE » We Ape Still in the l|ing! And receiving new goods and big bargains every dav. THEY MUST BE SOLD. Come and see us. Wo offer SPECIAL BARGAINS In Dry Goods, Notions and Hats For tlie Next Thirty Days ! 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 selling at prices that alarm competition. 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 yon money on Flour. See us. We have a full stock of General Merchandise, and please you. TOBACCO—W e have a splendid Tobacco at 25c per lb. Come see us. We do not fear competition. IS NOW gain as far as the fit Arkansaw Traveler. goes.”— be prepared, signed and deliver ed to the treasuiy of the United States $125,000,000 of United States notes, as authorized by the Acts of 1862-63, the same to be credited to the general fund and to pay cum nt expenses. In support of his resolution Mr. McLaurin says he has given this subject considerable thought, and the effect of his resolution would be to relieve Accid*nt* make Cripple*. So does Rheumatism, and af ter a time it kills, tool Dr. Drummond’s Lightning Remedy relieves the pain at once, and is warranted to cure. One bottle, price five dollars, is enough for any ordinary case. If yon can not get it from your druggist, write to the Drummond Medi cine Co., 48-50 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted. Valuable Time Lost.—Briggs —“Did you have a nice time last night at the reception?” Griggs—*‘Not at first.” Briggs —“ W hat was the matter?” Griggs—“I lost nearly thirty minutes trying to find the punch bowl.”—Defroif Free Press. Many Persons *n birtm Sow* tmm overwork or bowebold com Brown** Iron Bitter* He«*i»<i» the ■jatem, renovrs txcoo of Ml*, and eon* nslula. OM lSr ft» A complete line of every thing usual to a first-class Hardware Store. Also a full line of igrinltml lajiltent!, Enginin' SipjEts, Miur;, Sitra A.3ST3D TUSTWAIbB, And will sell at the very lowest prices for cash. Tinning, Roofing & Plumbing Oct6—tf -A. SJPJEOIA.LTT. FilstUi CoUcgiut iuM, (For both Mxe*) LEXINGTON. 8. C., Oi’KNS Ti'Ksday, Bkvtkmbzr 16, U. DEPARTMENTS: Okskrai. — PriiuAry, Arodcuiie, Collegiate, Comnerei .1, Normal. Bpkcial—Elocution, Music, Teleg raphy, Shorthand, Typewriting. Pen manship and Phvsicnl Calture. Elevea Professional Teacher*. Coer—From $58 to $20 for board, washing and tuition for full sewlon of nine mouths. No robbery here! Healthy location; modem equip ments. (Don’t confound Palmetto and its low cost with any Yankee missionary school. Palmetto is cheap tor Gfttalogne. r. a* mm eiis CHICAGO. korr* aflbrds tbs ruwrt •iTti—y The Quoit A Caoeurr qekkwt Scbsdalrs, the 1 •ad the * j MLY THROWN CAR IM TO CMCA8Q. I AMawnenae AoAjhrrfll. n CiMtaww naaMfcB wUh all CUmo Km. Ark tor year tickets vis QUEER 4 CRESCENT ROUTE. Ar* AsatWIM *. a D.. I. T. V. » O. or Om> • — — n iaaeaSw m to roUao, row, , allewedat CteataaatLXewt*.] 0. F. A., ^ cutcaotATL 0, ' we can J, jF.Hunley Of Co, H artsy i He, 8. C. Sept 8— m. Insure Your Property WITH if. e. Who represents the ura m wee ems n tie mi; Satisfaction Guaranteed. Represents Twelve First- class Companiep. September 11,1890 What is CAST0RIA U' Castoria U Dr. Samuel Pitcher** prescription for Inhuris and Children. It contain* neither Opium, **—yMut nor other Narcotic substance. It I* a harmless ■iilisfilliilii for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and OB. It U Pleasant. It* guarantee U thirty years* use by Millions of Mother*. Castoria 1* tho Children’s l —the Mother’s Friend. Castoria. ••CAttorUiiw wen adapted to children that I recommend it a* superior to any ;.reucriptian known to me." U. at, Ajumim, M. 1)., I'.l To. Oxford St,, Brooklyn, JJ. Y. “ TU« BSO of • Castoria ’ Ij ,« unlveiml aad it* menu to well known that It aeons a wort: cf cupe. ere ration t, endona, it. Jew am the Intelligent famfllea wao da not koi witUa e&ry reach.” C vau* Mxjirro, D. Kew York City.