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i» ihe Jarlingfan Jflfo. PUBLISHKl) EVKRT ThORSDAT MoRHiae. ftBHM J, JHOMPSOM, PKOPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Anuuiu in Advance; 60 cent* for 8 month*; 26 cent* for 8 month*. Advertininf? Rate*: One Square first insertion $1.00 One Square second insertion SO Every subsequent insertion SO Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reaspiwvble term*. —A ALA-l!l RXEAS-I tLlJS^WE GREAT SUCCESS ATTENDS THE OPENING TOBACCO SALES. A Lar The «e Quantity of the We. Quality Excellent- BriRl ' pefl* for the Future. Weed Sold— allant—Brl*ht Pros- Tha tobacco season opened in Darlington on Thursday last with the big “break” at the warehouse. Everything inci dent to the event passed off with out a hitch and the result was most satisfactory to everybody, available space on the the warehouse was cov- I with Ikrge piles of tobacco. The quantity of the weed offer ed for sale exceeded the amount at the opening last year, which has been regarded as very large, and in quality it was decidedly better. The sales were witnessed by a number of people, who watch ed with greatdntefest their pro- gres". Bq^ers came from off to attend and farmers from all the county around were present. To these were added a large coneonrseef town people. The whole presented a busy, inter esting scene which was contin ued until the afternoon. Every one was fairly astonished at the rapidity with which the auction eer, Mr. R. A. Crute, “rattled off” the sales and the unani mous verdict was that he is a “hustler” of the first order. Mr. R. A. Croxton, the proprietor, is a competent, energetic msn and gives every satisfaction to the patrons of the warehouse. The tobacco came mainly from Darlington and neighboring counties, becauso most of the tobacco in South Carolina is planted io this section, but some of it was shipped from quite a distance, one lot coming from near Columbia. Over twenty thousand pounds were bought. No fancy prices were paid, but in every case the tobacco was fully wjorth what it brought. The figures varied, of course, according to the grade, but the average price was over 10 cents per pound. Several large lots brought, between 40 and 50 cts per pound and a great deal sold tor over 20 cents. The finest lot sold for 75 a pound. This was grown by Mr. Reaves, of Sumter. Since the opening day tobacco has been coming in regularly. A number of buyers have locat ed here, prepared to handle large orders, and they will make things lively for the rest of the season. The future of Darling ton as w tobacco market is is- sured. The very successful out- come of the “break” on Thurs- makes it so. The large quan tity of the weed offered for sale on that day and subsequently shows that tobacco is no longer a side crop with our farmers, but is a leading and very im portant one. Despite the fact that this season was unfavor* able to the planting of tobacco, the crop is larger and better than it ever has been. The fu ture promises even brighter re sults, because, as our people be come more experienced in the planting and the profits derived therefrom are more readily seen, large fields everywhere around this section, heretofore nsed for other purposes, will be plant ed in tobacco. It will soon push cotton a close race and it will be ! a question then which will be king. The town of Darlington, hav ing the geographical and rail road advantages for the tobacco growing section, this market easily.takes the lead now, and, with the' thrift and enterprise of our people, it can just as easily keep it forever. This is the tobacco market for South Carolina. THE CAMDEN JUNCTION. The South Carelina Railway Baft to Maka Trantfar* of Freight. The South Carolina Railway refuses to make transfers of freight at the Camden Junction in Sumter county. The refusal is made in response to the petition *sent by the business men of Darlington to the rail road commission asking for the transfer of freights at the junc tion, in order that the people of that section may ship their to bacco to this market. Receiver Chamberlain writes the com mission as follows;. “I have again considered the subject in view of your sugges tions that it would be for the interest of our road to comply with the wishes of those who have brought the matter to your official attention, and in view of the various arguments pre sented by Mr. Thomas in his separate letter. As the matter is now presented, it seems tome to amount to this: The South Carolina Railway is now asked to make a very considerable outlay of money to establish facilities for a transfer of freights generally at Camden Junction, it being conceded that this will result in a large loss in revenue to the South Carolina Railway. “The present laws of the State do not appear to require the the South Carolina Railway to do this, and the request of the railroad commissioners, especi ally the letter of Mr. Thomas, is an appeal to the South Caro lina Railway to do this for the alleged benefit of certain ship pers of cotton and tobacco. Up on this statement of the case it seems to me that it would be entirely improper for me to ac cede to this appeal. The South Carolina Railway is bound to comply with all valid existing laws of the State, but I am ad vised by my counsel, and I reach the same conclusion by my own examination of t h e statutes, that the laws of the State do not at present require the South Carolina-Railway to do what is now asked of it by the railroad commissioners. 1 must, there fore, respectfully decline to do more than I agreed to do in my letter to the railroad commis sioners of March 23 last.” THE DARUNGTON POSTOFFICE. An Impeclor Will Raport to Headquar- tara ita Unsatisfactory Condition. township to Woods & Spain for $n«. The crowd in town was email considering the season and the day passed very quietly. *600 Will be Given. For any case of Rheumatism which cannot be cured by Dr. Drummond’s Lightning Reme dy. The proprietors do not hide this offer, but print it in bold type on all their circulars^ wrap- p e r s, printed matter, and through the columns of news papers everywhere. It will work wonders—one bottle curing nearly every case. If the drag* fist has not got it, he will order it, or it will be sent to a*y ad dress by prepaid express on re ceipt of price, $5. Drummond Medicine Co. 48-50 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted. “Who is your physician, Mrs. Nervus?” “Dr. Killum.” “Do you like him?” “Oh, so much. He always ets me have the diseases that I prefer."—Cfcicaj/o Record. tlectnc Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.— A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liv* er and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by im- ])ure blood.—Will drive Malaria ! rom the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache, Con stipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters—Entire satis faction guaranteed, or money refunded.—Price 50 cts. and $1.00 per bottle at Willcox & Co’s Drugstore. Willis—Borrowit has remov- ed to Kansas. He says his near est neighbor is thirty miles away. Wallace—Lucky Brooklyn Life. Many Persons u* biok*n Post jffice T. W. FROM THE FAR EAST. Our Factory Receive* a Large Order for Sheeting from Chin*. The Darlington Manufactur ing Company received on Thurs day last an order from Shang hai, China, for one thousand bales of standard sheeting. This is not the first order that the factory has received from the “Land of the Celestials”, but it is by far t h e largest. Sixty days arc given to fill the order, which is in itself sufficient to mill for nearly that out taking into ac- y other orders al* No better evi- of the excel- ucts of our mill prefers for them should distance. run the time, wr count tl ready on dene lence than Jones came herefrom Washing ton last week for the purpose of inspecting the postoffice. He remained in Darlington Friday and Saturday and during that time interviewed the business men and citizens generally in regard to the manner in which the affairs of the office are con ducted. He returned to head quarters with abundant proof of the dissatisfaction the pres ent incumbent is giving the public and will recommend his removal. The President is al lowing Republican officehold ers to serve until their terms expire except in cases where cause justifies removal. There is no stronger reason for remov al than incompetency and, now that the condition of the Dar lington postoffice will be brought officially to the attention of the President, the patrons of the office may confidently expect an early change to be made. DEATH OF MR. COVINGTON. A Baptist Minister of Florence Die* on the Railroad Train. [New* and Courier.] Florence, September 30.— The Rev. B. Q. Covington, for eight years pastor of the Bap tist Church of this town, died this morning of heart disease on the train between here and Latta, whither he was going to fill an appointment. He been in feeble health for several years, on which account he re signed the pastorate of the Florence church about a year ago.* The attack was caused by his running to catch the train. He complained of pain when he reached the depot. Mr. Covington was 54 years old and had been in the ministry thirty years. He came here from Robeson County, N. C., ant was a prime mover in the Bap tist Orphanage. He leaves wife but no children. OCTOBER SALEOAY. The Result of the Official Sales—The Crowd in Town Small. Monday was saleday and the following official sales were made: The Clerk of the Court sold, in the case of J. W. Fer guson Adm. vs W. H. Thomas et al, 60 acres in Lydia town ship to G. W. Brown, Esq., for $500. The other sale advertised by the Clerk, in the case of D. G. Crenshaw & Co. vs William King etal, was withdrawn. The I Sheriff sold, in the case of Mary (Byrd vs Henry A. Mims and Evans Rials, 48 acres in Lisbon township to John McSween for H and »6 acres to Mary E. tiriy neighbor.— Brown’s Iron Bitters B«buU<i» ih* S7*ta>, ski* dtgmatto*. mnorf* exMas at Ula. asdcemsssiaiie. OatlheeeBuin*. “Mabel, I am sorry to see you treat young Mr. Spudd so scorn fully. What objectionable feat ure do you find about him?” “All his features are object ionable, mamma, and he can’t raise a beard to hide them.”— Chicago Tribune. This space belongs to Jtirii & SiiiT who are now receiv ing their fait and win ter stock. They will have an advertise ment in the next i»* sue of The News that will interest you. Walche* IfettcefS AND • WARRANTW), — AT — MASON'S JEWELRY STORE. Feblfl—tf “ TDOdST^AILO-ElSI^.” IMMTOntfiii! Safe and Sure Remedy I No Had After Results! J. S. GARHER, D. D. S. Office In Hewitt Block, Upstair*. My4—tf tf*) O.S1 2.OT 8.80 To the Public: Just Watch III DO YOU KNOW? W HEN you are in the city don’t fail to call at the Euterpris* Hotel Barber Shop It la the only first-class shop in the city. Fashionable hair cun, first elaas shaves and the but Mu Eg Slip. Four polite Barbers always on hand to wait on you. Nixon k Harllee, Proprietor*. Un ler Enterprise Hotel, South s<d* Public Square. ftHARLMSTON. SUMTER AKH ^ NORTHERll RAILROAD CHARLES R. KIMBALL In Effect Ang. 81. 1888 1 NORTH SOUTH. I 8 AM- P.M. 7.80 Charleston 8.46 8.40 P regnal I's 7.87 10.47 Sumter 6.87 S. 18.05 Darlington 4.18 12 58 Bennettsville 8.81 1.20 Otbeon 1.47 Hamlet PJI P.M No. 1 connnects with C. F. 4 Y.' at Bennettsville for Fayetteville, necU with Seaboard Air Line at I let for Wilmington, Charlotte, by, Routhertoroton ; and at Charlotte with RAD. Vestibule Limited for Washington and New York. Passen gers can take sleepers at Charlotte at 8 :15 p. m. No. 2 passengers by this train have through Sleepers. New York to Char lotte, connect* with S. A. L. at Ham let from Charlotte and North, and irom Wilmington, connects with S, C. Ry. at Pregnalla foe Charleston. Dinner at Hamlet. J. H. AVERILL, General Manager. C. LAW CAKON. THAT I. HAS Removed to the new building erected on the site of Marco & Lew- enthal’s old stand, and is ready for business with *. w. BOYD. exo. w. BROWS BOYD & BROWN- Attorney* end Oonnielort nt Law Office iu brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. B., & C. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BU8INEM. e. W. DAROAB. H. T. THOMPSON. DARGAN A THOMPSON, Attorneyi at Law, Office, Hewitt building (up stairs) north side of the Public Square. Darlinffton. S. C' OF GOODS ? Bucklen's 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 guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents r box. For sale at Willcox & ’a drugstore. “Is this the bureau of infor mation?” said Mr. Meddergrass to the clerk at the World’s fair grounds. Yes, ma’am. Then I wish you’d tell me where Silas is. I told that old man of mine he’d get lost, an now he’s gone an done it.”— Harper’s Bazar. It Shout* Be in Every House. J. B. Wilson, 371 Clay St., harpsburg, Pa., says he will not be without Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, boughs and Colds, that it cured his wife who was threatened with Pneumonia after an at tack of “La Grippe,” when var ious other remedies and several hysicianahad done her no good, loibert Barber, of Cooksport, Pa., claims Dr. King’s New Dis covery has done him more good than anything he ever used for Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it. Free Trial Bottles at Willcox & Co’s drug store.. Large bottles, 50c. and $1.00. Charlotte (to the caller)-—Yea, Molly’s just three years older than me. Molly (who is getting along in years)—Ah—er—she means that I was three years older than she was when she was three years younger than she is. —Chicago Record. The Dry Goods Department is replete with all the latest styles and patterns. The assortment is extensive, and embraces everything which may be desired in this line. The Clothing Department. In this department the stock was specially selected with a view to filling a long-felt want in this community. With a large and varied assortment I am prepared to fit out all Children, Youths, Young and Old Men, who desire a neat and durable, as well as economical, article. The Shoe Department. I have an extraordinarily large line of Shoes—Ladies’, Men’s, Misses’ and Children’s—in any styles and at prices to suit all. The Hat Department. For those desiring a neat and nobby article in this line I have provided a carefully selected stock, in all styles and at all prices. The Grocery Department. In this department I have a large assortmmtof heavy and light groceries. In fact, a complete stock of staple goods. $9*When you are in town step into my new store, walk through the different departments and satisfy yourself. I. LEWENTSiL, DARLINGTON, S.C. J. K. SETTLES. C. 8. KETTLES. Nettles & Nettles, Attsrasys k Connsslors at Law, Hart I listen C. H., 8. V. Will practice in all the State and Fed eral Coarte. Prompt personal at tention given to the collection of Claims. BROWN* S IROM BITTERS oure*-Dyspepsl*, In digestion A Debility. Hungry Higgins—These here gravel roods is mighty tough on shoes. Weary Watkins—Yes, that's so; bnt where there is good roads the people has money and where people has money they ain’t so many dogs.—Indianapolis Jour nal. Byrd for $1,500, and, in of MeCown Ac Base vs JV- R. Kelly, 19 acres in Stokes Bridge When Bsbjr *r»s Mck, ws gem hs» Jnlarla. Whan ibe was a ChlM, ihe cried fur Owtorl*. ■be bail Chlktrra, ah* ga.* cheoi Ckstorta What is CAST0RIA CaWerla Is Dr. Samvel Pitcher's prescription for and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Karcotle substance. It Is a harmleae — Her Paregoric, Drops, Boothia* Syrups, and Castor OH. It Is Pleasant. Its guarantee Is thirty years’ use by Millions of Mothers. Cast aria It the Children’s 1 —the Mother's Friend. CastoriR. C&atoria. “CasUitatesa watt i4«et,4 UaUAnaVat lianniwS asssuimtortoTfWsalimaw kaowstom.-- 1L A. Aacna,M. D„ 111 So. OaSurd St., Brootlgra, K. T. •" T»J cro of ‘Cuatoris- Is SS IU ucriu m> writ knowa that a aarus a work at aupt-oeoaltaa tj aadoa* H. Few an tha Intelligent families who do act kaap OutorU wltaia oaar reach.” Csaua Hanra, D. D„ Ksw Turk Ot;. "Fur srrcml rear* I kan i Tour ‘Outorla,- and ahall alwar* < do »t* a has tararUhlr pn Fwvw r. Pasdo, M. Du UBthStnetandru An., BawYotkCBr. Tu CXUTACB Cb—MW. IT E. O WOODS. T. H. SPAIN WOODS & SPAIN, (Successors to Watd 4 Woods,) Attorneys i Counsellors at Law. Offices formerly occluded by Ward & Woods, over Bank of Darlington. Practise in State and Federal Courts. Prompt personal atten tion to all business. State, i Tax Notice. Treasurer’s Office, ) Darukotok, C. H-, Sept. 15’03. ( S Treasurer's office will be opened for the collection of i. county, special county, school, tl school and poll taxes for the year 1802-03 from October 15 to December 81, 1888, in compliance with law, excepting on Thanksgiving* Day and December 25th. I will attend in person or by deput; the following places on days name! and on said preeinet days the office at Darlington 4'. H. will be eloeed. Hartsviile. Tuesday and Wednes day, Oct. 17 and 18. Jasper, Thursday, Oct. 10. Leavensworth, Friday, Oct. 80, Lydia, Tuesday, Oct. 81. Society Hill, Wednesday aad Thurw day, Nov. 1 and 8. Swift Creek, Friday, Nov. 3 Meehaniosville, Tuet day, Nov. 7. Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 8. Antioeh, Thursday. Nov. 0. High Hill, Friday, Nov. 10. Lamar, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 15. Cypress, Thursday, Nov. 16. Stokes Bridge, Tuesday aa rsday, Nov. 81 and 83. nesday, Darfi aad Wed ington C. H., October 16, 31, 34, 85, 80, 87. 88, 80, November 4, 0, 10, 13, 17,18, 20, 38, to December 81 In clusive. Books will close at 3 p. m. on Satur days and on last days at precincts where two days are given. Taxpay ers take notioe. Levy for State purposes, 5* mills. Levy for County purposes, 8 mills. Levy for Jail Debt, ) mill. Levy for Darlington Graded Schools, 4 mills. Levy for Interest on Graded School bonds, 1 mill. Le.y for Constitutional Schools, 8 mills. Poll tax, $1.00, Total levy for all purposes county, 11 mills. Total levy for all count] and Graded Schools, 164 m J. E. BASS, Treasurer D. C, Sept 81—4t. TTARTSVILLS RAILROAD. BAU.Y'i.SKiUiS"*- Leave Hartsviile 6.001 Jovann... Floyd’* Arrl veDarlingtou... Leave Darlington... Floyd*. Jovann *.oj a .. 5.04 a ..-AlTa KOOa SmS; J. F. DlVlim, Gen. Sup*. 6.30 am 0.88 am 7.80 am 0.80 pm 8.16 pm 4 D. and C. 4 S. RAILROADS. In effect Aag 18, 1808. Through Parsenger Traiia' Leave Wadeeboro 4H0 a m Bennett’s.... 4.51 a Morven’s McFarland Cberaw Cash's 6.12 a Society Hill 846 a Dove’s (C44 a Floyd’* 0.40 a Darlington 7.00 a Palmetto 7.11 a Arrive Florence 7.25 a Leave Florence 7.80 p Palmetto..— 7.48 p m Darlington - .7.58 p m Floyd’*. J 8.06 p in Dove’*. .At 410 p m Society Hill 8 88 p m Cash’* 8«42 p m Cheraw 9,05 p m McFarland 9.88 p m Morven’s 9.64 p in Bennett’s. 10.00 p m Arrive Wades boro 10.80 p m Freight Train. Leave Florence 7.30 a m Darlington 8.40 a m Arrive L'heiaw. 11.20 a in Leave Cheraw 1.00 pm Darlington 4.00 p in Arrive Florence 5.00 p m A. F. HAVENEL, President. N ortheastern railroad. In effect Oct. 1,1808. SOUTH BO USD. No. 61 Leave Florence 745am Kingstree 8.68 am Lanes 0.80 am Arrive Charleston 11.20 a m No. 85. Leave Florence 3.87 a m Kingstree 4.85 a m Lanes 4.52 a m Arrlvt Charleston 6.6J a m No. 28. Leave Florence 11.00 p m Kingstree 12.14 am Lanes 12.32 am Arrive Ckarieeton 2.88 a in No. 68. Leave Lanes 7.10 p ru Arrive Charleston 8.45 p in Train on C. 4 D. R. R. connect* at Florence with No. 61 Train. HORTH BOUKD. No. 78. Leave Charleston 1.88 a m Lanes 8.23 am Kingstree 8 42 a m Arrive Florence 4.65 a n> . No. 60 Leave Charleston 5 10ara Lanes 7.05 a m Kingstree 7.81 a m Arrive Florence 8.45 a m r . No. 14. Leave Charleston 4.12 p m Lanes 6.03 p m Kingstree 6.17 pm Arrive Florence 7.10 p m r ^ No. 62. Leave Charleston....- 7.15 a iu Arrive Lane* 8.40 a ic No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of 8. C. No. 78 runs solid to Wilming ton, N. C., making close connection with W. 4W. R. R. for all points North. Train No. 14 rans via Wilson and Fayetteville—Short Line—and makes close connection for all points North. J. F. DIVINK. Gen. Supt.* W il »HNOTON’ COLUMBIA 4 AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect Oct. 1. 1898. SOUTH BOUKD. No. 28. taave Wilmington..... 6 40 p m Marlon 0.50 pm Arrive Florence 10-40pm , „ No. 6*’. Leave Florence 8.48 am . Sumter 6.10 am Arrive Colombia - 6.45 am t ™ No. 68. Leave Florence 7.45 a m Arrive Sumter 9 80 a m r o No. 88. Arrive Colombia. 11.05 am No. 5* rune through from Chariee- ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lane* 8-44 am, Manning 0 00 am. * KORTH BODED. No. 91. Leave Columbia..— 10.00 pm Sumter 11.17 p q, Arrive Florence l.oo a m Leave Florence —5.10 a m Marios - 5.54 am Arrive Wilmington O.Maa Leave Columbia *4J$p*a Arrive Sum ter 5.48 pm , „ No. til. Sumter 6.55 pm Arrive Florence..—. 7.10 p m No 58 run* through to via Central Railroad, arriving Man ning 8.94 p as Lance 7.06 p charleston8.45 pm. Trains on Manchester and As R. R*. leave Sumter daily except I day, 10:00 a. m., arrive Rimini IH m. Returning leave Rlmlai 1.0 ax. arrive Sumter 8:10 p. m. Trains on Wilmington, ~ and Conway Railroad It. bourn at 10.80 a m, arrive at Conwaj 1.00 p m, returning leave Conway at 840 p. m., arrive Chad bourn 6:20 p. m. Leave Cbadbourn 7.15 a m and 5.50 p m, arrive at Hub 8 00 a m and 0.45 p m. Returning leave Hub 0.00a m aad 448 p m* arrive at Chadboutn ^ABa maud7.80 pm. Dailg eouapl jSfillF. DIVINK. Geo’l 0ap*$,