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file Dnrltwjhm Jfeo. Published Etbrt Thursday Mobbing. ^iSNRT T, JHOMPSOH, PROPKIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annnui in Advance; 50 cents for S months; 25 cents for 3 mouths. Advertising Rates; One Square first insertion $1.00 One Square second insertion 50 Every subsequent insertion 50 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. . ie* m. ., i ,i. j j THE BICYCLE RACES. A New and Much Improved Programme for the Interesting Event. The Darlington Bicycle Club is actively engaged in complet ing the arrangements necessary to make the tournament on Fri day of next week, the 22 inst, one of the biggest things of its kind. From present indications the.r efforts will be crowned with success. Some of the very best wheelman will be present and, as will seen from the fol lowing programme, handsome rizes, aggregating in value 200 will be awarded : PROGRAMME. First—One mile novice race : First prize, white pearl opera glasses ; second prize, travelling satchel. Second-Quarter mile open race: First prize, handsome bronze clock ; second prize, gold pen. Third—One mile handicap race : First prize, three ounce silver Waltham watch; second prize, gold locket. Fourth—Boys’ half mile race, limited to boys under 15: First prize, parlor rifle, Springfield action; second prtee, silver but ton box. Fifth—Ladies’ quarter mile race: First prize, reed rocking- chair; second prize, manicure set, oxidised silver. Sixth—Special half mile race, limited to members of the Dar lington bicycleclub: First prize, Swiss rosewood music box; second prize gold scarf-pin. Seventh—Girls’ eighth mile race : First prize, choice engrav ing; second prize, work box. Eighth—One mile lap race : First prize, leather-covered Saratoga trunk; second prize, handsome stqnd-lamp: Third prize, cigar-holder. Ninth—Boys’ eighth mile race, limited to boys under 12: First prize, small solid silver watch; second prize, gold sleeve buttons. Tenth—Special half mile race, limited to members of the Dar lington Bicycle Club over 30: First prize, costly silk umbrella; ; P . second prize, set of gold studs. Eleventh—Two mue handicap race: First prize, double-barrel breech-loading shot gun; second prize, bicvcle lantern. Twelfth—Half mile obstruc tion race: First prize, genuine alligator valise; second prize, valuable pocket knife. The day’s sport will be con cluded with a trotting match, mile heats, best two in three, between Highland Red, R. C. and Mac. The above prizes will be displayed for.a week preceding the races in the show-window of Bristow’s Book Store, Dar lington, 8. C. In any race where there are but two entries, only one prize will be awarded. DISPENSARY FIGURES. The Report of the County Board of Control for the Month of August. The county board of control met on Thursday last and com pleted its report for August. The following figures show the business done by the county dispensary for that month : Amount of sales, $1,179.62; gross profits$263.96. Expenses; salaries of board of control and its clerk, $25.50; dispensary clerk hire, $41; Sheriff’s costs (due to the law suit) $10.20; mis cellaneous, $12.58; debt left over from July, $66.75; total $166.03. Balance on hand $127.93. From this balance will be paid the rent for the dispensary and the salary of the dispenser. Noth ing has been paid on either of these accounts since the dispen sary opened. In fact the salary of *.he dispenser has not been fixed, this being a matter for the State board of control to regulate. AN ALLIANCE MEETING Called to Conaider Propositions Made by tha Town of Darlington. A special call meeting of the County Alliance will be held at Darlington, C. U., on Saturday next, the 16 inst., at 11a. m. sharp, for the purpose of con sidering certain propositions from the town council, cotton buyers and business men of Dar lington relative to establishing two or more public cotton weighers for Darlington C. H., and other matters of special concern to the Alliance. Prop ositions will have to be sub mitted in writing. This being a business matter all parties in. terested will see the necessity of reducing their conclusions to writing. W. H. Lawrrncb, Pres. D. C. F. A. STATE DISPENSER TRAXLER. Tha Troubls Betwoan Him and his Church at Timmonsville. fColumbla Cor. News and Courier.] The committee of the Baptist Church at Timmonsville, of which Commissioner Traxler is a member, has preferred chari es against Mr. Traxler for hoi ing the position of chief State dispenser. The trial has not been held, and from what can be heard the church authorities are not disposed to push the matter. The letter of explan ation sent by Commissioner Traxler has not yet been con sidered, although the matter was brought up in church about two weeks ago. It is said that Mr. Traxler has informed the church authorities that as soon as he has prepared his defence he will demand the hearing of the case. He has taken the position that he has done no wrong; that he is sat isfled in his own conscience that no crime has been commit ted by him, and if the church wishes to dismiss him he will leave the congregation and con tinue in the work, which his conscience dictates is right. He has made up his mind on the question and the church knows it. In regard to the rumor that Mr. Traxler intended to resign from the position of commis sioner, he said that he has no intention of quitting the week. “1 did, however, say that if my son-in-law, who is now very ill, should die, that I would have to give up the place, as my inter ests as well as his would demand my attention.” Everyone hopes that Mr. Trailer’s family will soon be restored to good health. THE NEW SOLDIER BOYS. The Enlistment et Darlington for Ser vice in the United States Army. For sometime past the Uni ted States Army has had a re cruiting office in Darlington under charge of Corporal Mur phy of the Third Artillery Fourteen persons from this county have enlisted. The phy sical examination is very rigid, tho least blemish throwing the applicant out. An evidence of this is the fact that, while over sixty persons applied for enlist ment at this point, only fourteen passed the phy sical examination. The following are the names of nine who have enlisted from Darlington county: Samuel B. Atkinson, Pearce P. Cook, Sam uel J. Parker, Reese A McCown, William Coston, Ellerson M. Turner, Thomas Kilgore, John C. Bryant, Chas. C. Cox. The other five, which complete the fourfeen from this county, made application at this place, but enlisted at Florence, conse quently Corporal Murphy could not furnish us with their names. The new soldiers will all enter the Third Artillery. The period of enlistment is five years. They will be recruited for a term of at least four months at Fort McPherson, near Atlanta. When they enter active service they will probably be stationed at either Barancas, Fla., or Key West, Fla. THE COTTON MARKET. Th# Buyer* Prepared to Give the Highest Cash Market Prices. The Darlingtdn cotton market is now opened in earnest and the buyers are prepared to handle all the fleecy staple that may be brought here. They will pay cash for the cotton and will give the highest market prices. The receipts have been light so far, lighter than they have been for this period for several years, but the rush will begin soon. The crop this year is very late and, in addition, the recent very bad weather has greatly retarded the gathering, but from now on cotton will be coming in briskly. For the last several days good cotton has been bringing seven cents. The following buyers will be located here this season, Messrs C. R. Woods, J. A. Buchanan, R. E. James, Majpr Young and G. K. King; the last named will buy for the Darlington factory. Bring in the cotton; our buyers can handle it and will give you the best cash prices. ••On With th* Dancel" A small and impromptu, but very pleasant dance was given in the Hewitt building on Fri day night. The following young people were in attendance: Mr. P. J. Boatwright and Miss Nonie Williamson, Mr. F. O. Spain and Miss Emmie James, Mr. H. H. Pegues and Miss Fannie Lu cas, Mr. S. H. Wilds and Miss May Ervin, Mr. R. F. Woods and Miss Bessie Lucas, Mr. J. Walter James and Miss Donna Spain, Mr. Walter Griffin and Miss Mary Lucas, Messrs. C. D. Evans, Harry Griffin, Eugene Vaughan, Albert Woods. Three United States marshals became involved in a row at Dennison, Texas, on Saturday. All drew pistols and one was killed and the other two wound ed. T%» Triumph of “Muklaf Up." '•No on*,” ho said musingly as he gaa*d at h*r in fond admiration, “er*r had such a profile as your*. It is abso lutely clMiic." She gave him a quick, scutinising glance and asked, "Do yon like it, John?” Ho nodded assent. “And that rosebud of a mouth!” be continued. “I have never seen its equal. And those dimple* tool See how they play hide and seek. The imprint of angels' kisses, I am sure!” A demure look stole across her face, bnt she did not speak. "And the droop of yonr eye*, dear,” he went on. “No wonder that half the men in town are at your feet Waa there ever such a face as yours?*’ “1 am glad you like the tout ensem ble,” she answered. “It has been the aim and object of my life to be consid ered beautiful. Tell me, John, if I have succeeded.” "You are a masterpiece,” he answered enthusiastically. “Bnt tell me what you mean? ‘The object of your life to be beantifuir I do not understand.” “But you will,” she answered sweetly. A gleam of triumph *as in her eye, for even he had not detected the work of science. "I must toll you the truth,” she said after a pause. “That classic profile was a Roman- six months ago. And this mouthl You should have seen it, John, stretched half way across my face. But I had it al tered. And these dimples—I am glad you admire them. Well, they cost me just $50 apiece. Even tho droop of the eyelid was acquired. The designs were all my own. “I am so glad to have pleased you,” and the maiden smiled as she thought of the surprise* she had in store for him when he ventured to admire openly the shell-like ear, the contour of the face, the finely penciled brows and the clev erly chiseled throat.—New York Herald. Boys In Church Choirs. Boy choirs, trained as such singers are trained in Great Britain and in Ger many, were almost unknown in this country 10 years ago and are not com mon now, though there are several ad mirably trained boy choirs in New York. When the time comes for the choir boy’s voice to change, the consci entious choirmaster bids him rest in or der that his natural male voice may not be spoiled for singiug. The task of teaching the lads to sing in the artificial manner required is most laborious and the earnings of learners are trifling. Later a well trained chorister may earn from $900 to $500 per year by his Sunday werk. The choir boy of the rural parish is usually an unschooled imp, chosen for his golden hair and cherubic face.— New York Sun. Disputing Over Fruit. Two men got into a controversy over a strange looking fruit which they saw on a stand in the Washington market. One thought it was a small citron melon, and the other believed it to be some kind of tomato. They referred the question to the dealer, who said; "It's an alligator pear, and your dis pute about it reminds me of a difference between a couple of my customers over a pumpkin. They couldn’t agree that it was not a squash.”—New York Times. —— — the — Sumter Institute FOR WOMEN. The next session of the Institute will begin on September 12.1898. For terms and catalogue apply to H. FRANK WILSON, President, Sumter, 8. C. Aug 17—2m (tMMtototoMMMOW [tin House Insurance ■■ AAA M I I I I i i . wl MW 'I i I I I M I I I I I I I Your Gin House Insured in FIRST - CLASS COMPANIES AT LOWEST RATES, Either for the Ginning Season or one year. For terms call on Frank E. Norment. Aug 17—2m. A FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH I Nature's own remedy for the relief of the sick and suffering. IIBfllll "* SPRINGS, CLEVELAND COUNTY, N. C. The most wonderful health giving water* in the country. A large and commodious hotel with all modern conveniences. A telegraph office is located in the building, and the railroad station is bnt two miles off. Always a popular resort with the people of Darlington, the proprietor, who has made every effort to render the season of 1893 particularly attrac tive, solicits a continuance of their patronage. For circulars containing all further information, address J. B. WILKINSON, Shelby, N. C. July 20—tf Lumber! Lumber M J DST arrived and for sale cheap for cash, six car loads of rough ind dressed lumber, such as Fram ing, Flooring, Ceiling and Weather Board ng, at EARLY’S LUMBER YARD. Suit of Ten Pieces for Biggest Value in the\Comutt*y. N 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 60 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 from. Give me a call. J. D. BMIRD. The Darlington Shon Store We are receiving daily our stock of Shoes for the Fall and Winter! [MEN’S, LADIES’, MISSES and CHILDREN’S] And beg an inspection of the same when in need of nice Footwear. Our stock is bought in large quantities direct from the very best manufacturers, which ensures new fresh goods, and we propose to sell them at a very small margin. We call special attention to our $3.00 Shoe for Men, made by the ROCKLAND Company; genuine calf, Goodyear welt, all styles in congress and lace. Rubber Goods of every description, consisting of Mackintosh Garments for Ladies and Men, also a complete line of Rubber Shoes for Men, Boys, Ladies, Misses and Children. We sell the MARVEL RUBBER i TRUNKS, VALISES, SATCHELS, UMBRELLAS AND SHOEFINDINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NEWEST STYLE HATS. sep i4 4m '\?17‘oocl.s_dk ]\J[ill±rxg*. This space belongs to BRUNSON, LUNN & CO, who are busily en gaged in opening up their handsome Fall and Winter Stock. Free Silver or Not I We JIr’e Still in the ^ing ! And receiving new goods and big bargains every day. THEY MUST BE SOLD. Como and see us. We offer SPECIAL BARGAINS In Dry Goods, Notions and Hats For th.© 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 you money on Fleur. See us. We have a full stock of General Merchandise, and we can please you. TOBACCO—We have a splendid Tobacco at 25c per lb. Come see us. We do not fear competition. J. S', Ilunley Co., Hartsville, S. €. Sept 8— m. IS NOW A complete line of every thing usual to a first-class Hardware Store. Also a full line of IgritilM Inpluts, Hiipsts' Sipplks, Miner;, Stem Ajsrr» tustwahe. And will sell at the very lowest prices for cash. Tinning, Roofing & Plumbing OctG—tf ■A. SFEOX-AlLT-Y-. What is castor i a Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher’s prescription for and Children. It contains neither Opium, ST».- r K| nt uar other Narcotic substance. It is a *»—~Ht*s —Krtmrt, for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor OiL It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years* use by Millions of Mothers. Castoria is tho Children’s ] —the Mother’s Friend. Castoria. ••Ca*t«rt*i*ao well adapted toohfldreti that I racommmd it aa wparlor to any pmcrijitiaii known to me." H. A. Aacnaa, U. D„ 111 So. Onford St., Brooklyn, N. T. Yto oaa of ' Caatorla * la ao tmivenal and It* merit* ao well known that It aerraa a work of «ipb.wrogatk*i to aodorae it. Few an the Intelligent families who do not keep Chatoria within easy reach. ” Caaioa Mastyn, I). D., New Tot* City. Castoria. CastoWa cwrea OoKc, Oouttpatfoa, Xida Worma, Cirea ateep, imd featioo, - Without Injurious madteatke "For ■rrend years I har* „ roar ' Castoria,' and always < do so as it haa inrartaMy i result*." Enwm F. Flaw, K. D„ laBth Street and 7U Are., Maw York CKy. Taa Cnvaun Careen, JT ]