The Darlington news. (Darlington, S.C.) 1875-1909, September 14, 1893, Image 2
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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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 ]