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WADOY THOMPSON, Editor. Tharsday, Jan. 18,1894. PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE. In the avalanche of unwise legislation which has o v e r- whelmed the State, one of the veriest shams of “reform” has failed to attract the attention that is due it. We allude to the salary reduction measure which was passed at the recent session of the legislature. By the provisions of the bill the re duction does not go into effect until January 1, 1894 and in cases where the terms of office of present officials do not expire on or before that date the salar ies of such officials shall remain unchanged until their terms of office do expire. The hollowness of such “re form” will be seen at a glance. Those who are now living on government pap are not touch ed. They must have their fat salaries and “reform” will come in only when their successors are elected. Good living at public expense is too nice a thing for the present officials to sacrifice for the cause of “re form”, so they put the burden upon their successors. But even the latter are not obliged fo carry the burden and herein the hyprocrisy in the whole affair becomes more glaring. Before January 1, 1894 will come around a new legislature will have been elected and if its members do not like the idea of smaller salaries for themselves and the other newly elected offi cials, State and county, they can repeal the law—repeal it before it goes into effect. Can anyone fail to see the sham in such “reform”? Of all the promises the “re formers” made not one was more loudly proclaimed than the promise that salaries should be reduced. They made much ado about the officials under the old regime drawing fat salaries out of the pool people’s pockets and promised to serve the State for smaller pay. Now, they have been in office for nearly four years, yet they are draw ing the same fat salaries that their predecessors did while the people are even poorer than when the cry of high salaries was first made. Such is “reform”! This pa per has never advocated smaller salaries, believing that to se cure competent officials good salaries must be paid, nor has it ever had any confidence in the sincerity of the men who promised retrenchment in this line. Opportunity is now af forded us to show their hypoc risy. THE END OF UNJUST TAXATION. While the late war was in progress the United States gov ernment imposed a high protec tive tariff upon the people. It was justifiable then for it was a necessary war measure. In or der to prosecute the fight for the preservation of the Union large revenues had to be raised anc the high protective tariff was, therefore, the proper policy Peace was restored in 1865, nearly thirty years ago, yet we still suffer under this war tax. The Democratic party has been endeavoring for years to have the people relieved of this unjust burden, but not until the pres ent administration has an op portunity been afforded for this to be done. Not until now has the Democratic party had com plete control of the federal gov ernment, a condition which is is necessary for obtaining a re duction of the tariff. We are glad to say that tariff reform seems to be a thing of the near future. The prospect of a realization of Democratic hopes is bright. A bill for the reduction of the tariff is now un der consideration in the House of Representatives and with its large Democratic majority that body will pass the measure. In the Senate the Democratic ma jority is small and it is hinted that enough Democratic Sena tors will vote with the Republi cans to defeat tariff reform. We cannot believe this, however. It is hardly possible that any Democratic Senator would be so recreant of the trust reposed in him as to vote against one of the fundamental principles of Democracy. The country can confidently look for tariff reduc- tion—the relief from unjust tax ation that the Republicans should long since have given. THE COUNTY NEWS. GENERAL NEWS. Item* of Interest From All Over The World. Six men were drowned in Baltimore harbor during a gale on Friday. The latest reports show decid ed improvement in the business of the country. Henry Saner and his wife were murdered one night of last week at their home near Pinch- town, Ohio. John E. Johnson, colored, murdered his wife and his two children in Morgan county, Ala., on Sunday. Three men were lynched for murder at Russell, Kan., on Saturday. They were hanged to a re Iroad bridge. Trains collided near New York, in a fog on Monday, and eleven people were killed and a large number injured. The chances for holding the Corbett and Mitchell prize fight in Florida on the 25 inst are daily becoming smaller. An engine ran over a hand cur, near Woodward, Ala., on Thursday, and the four occu pants of the car were killed. The Hawaiian provisional government has declined to sur render to the Queen as request ed to do by the United States. Another negro has been lynch ed in the North—Roscoe Parker, at West Union, Ohio, on Satur day, for the murder of an aged couple. Miss Lizzie Newhouse, of Cul- ■■r, Va., one of Virginia’s >eHes, committed suicide on Monday. Disappointed love was the cause. The Senate has refused to confirm the President’s nomi nation of Judge Homblower, of New York, to be Associate Jus tice of the United States. The widow of William Make peace Thackeray, the great English novelist, died at her home in Lancashire, Eng., on Thursday, aged 75 years, The Wilson bill for the reduc tion of the tariff is now under discussion in Congress. The House of Representatives will vote on the bill on the 29 inst. During a religious festival at NingPo, China, on the 13 ult., the temple was destroyed by a fire started from a cigarette and three hundred people lost their lives. Augustav Vaillant, who re cently threw a dynamite bomb in the French Chamber of De putios injuring a number of peo ple, has been tried and condemn ed to death. John Newton, a young stu dent of Russellville, Ky., com- itted suicide last week. Just ore committing the deed he wrote an advance account ol' the tragedy. New Jersey has two State Senates one Republican and the other Democratic, each claim ing to bb the lawful body. Both meet in the Senate chamber, but at different hours. A big shoe house in Boston and a L in It is said that the year just past was the most disastrous for the dry goods business in twenty years The bread riots in Sicily are spreading trouble throughout Italy. The anarchists and com munists have joined in the fight against the government anc much blood has been spillec, throughout the kingdom Lewis Redwine, the young society man of Atlanta, who embezzled $103,000 of the funds of the Gate City National Bank of that city, pieced guilty at his trial last week and ne was sen tenced to six years imprison ment in the penitentiary. Lawrence Pulliam, cashier of a bank at Asheville, N. C., went to Philadelphia several weeks ago to there deposit $6,200 of the bank’s funds. Nothing has been heard of him since and Asheville is very much exercis ed by his disappearance. There 4s a difference of opinion in the city as to whether or not Pull iam has stolen the money. Theo. F. Baker, cashier of the Consolidated National Bank of Philadelphia, has been arrested for embezzling $47,000 from the bank. He had been in the bank’s employ for twenty-seven years. He confessed his guilt and said that he had been prose cuting the stealing for twenty years. He says that the money he stole all went towards the support of his family. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Happening* In and Around Cyprecs— Several Removal*—A Very Pro*- perout Farmer. Mr. J. A. DuBose has gone to Charleston on a business visit. Mr. A. M. Lee has purchased Mr. Dallas Butler’s plantation near Carter’s crossing in Lisbon township. Auditor Lawrence was at this place on Thursday last takin tax returns. The. people turn out generally and seemed anx ious to make their returns. Misses Annie and Fannie Skinaer, of Sumter county, and Miss Lucy Hall, of Richmond, Va., spent several days of last week here on a visit to Mr. J. W. DuBose. A good deal of cotton is still being held in this section. It is held by those that are able to wait. They are holding it for better prices and they say that if the mills want it they must give 8 cents for it as nothing less will buy it. Among our neighbors who have moved recently we notice the following: Mr. E. O. Par ham, has removed from the village to the plantation of Mr. W. B. DuBose, near Cypress Church; Mr. W. H. B. DuBose has moved into the village and is occupying the house vacated by Mr. Parham; Mr. W. F. Sav- erance has moved to Mr. W. H. B. DuBose’s place and Mr. E. H. Crawford has moved to the Wm. Kelley place on Lynche’s River. One of our enterprising farm ers in the Lynche’s River sec tion, Mr. J. A. Brown, says that he will kill about seven thous and pounds of good pork this fall and is independent of the western markets. He will put up also several hundred pounds of lard and has raised corn enough for his use and some to spare. He has several bales of cotton on hand and is out of debt. This is the kind of farm er we like to hear talk. He does not complain of hard times and does not talk about “reform”. Most of our farmers have raised their meat and corn and are independent for something eat. id a big jewelry establishment Philadelphia failed last week. A Scathing Rcbaka. Visitor (in editorial sanctum, with ele vated nose)—It strikes me the condition of that towel is not just what it should be—bah! Editor (loftily)—Sir, to the pure all thing* are pure.—Truth. Ovcrfaatldlcas Tasta. Hen overfastidiou* in their choice of tea have been victims of their too vivid imaginations. One man objected to a brand of tea purchased by his wife, pro nouncing it "weeds,” and accordingly selected a choice kind. His next cup of tea was pronounced perfect. The color was good, and "That's a cup of tea for you” was said with emphasis us he drank the second cup made from the "weeds” his wife had bought.—Good Housekeep ing. Times Have Changed. Thieves who entered the house of the pastor of St. James Methodist Episcopal church in Harlem stole 4800 worth of silver. The surprise is not that they stole it, but that the minister had it Times have changed since the apostolic itiner ant said, "Silver and gold have I none.” —Brooklyn Eagle. Dr. Drummond’* Lightning. Remedy for Rheumatism has received the unqualified en dorsement of the medical facul ty as being a safe and remarka bly efficient preparation for the relief and speedy, cure of Rheu matism. Its work is so speedy and miraculous that benefit is felt from the first dose, and one bottle is warranted to cure any ordinary case. Sold by drug gists. Price, $5 for large bot tle, or sent by prepaid express on receipt of price by Drum mond Medicine Co., 48 50 Mai den Lane, New York. Agents wanted. A Smart Man Will not hobble around on crutches when he can cure his Rheumatism with one bottle of Dr. Drummond’s Lightning Remedy, costing only $5, but worth $100. Enterprising drug gists keep it, or it will be sent to any address on receipt of price, by the Drummond Medi cine Co., 48-50 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted. Father—When I was your age I earned my own living and never spent any but my own money. Son—Well, father, I never spend any but your money, either.—Detroit Free Press. Guaranteed Cure. We authorize our advertised druggist io sell Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with a Cough. Cold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as di rected, giving it a fair trial, and experience no benefit, you may return the bottle and have your money refunded. We could not make this offer did we not Know that Dr. King’s New Dis covery could be relied on. It never disappoints. Trial bot tles free at Willcox & Go’s drug store. Lartre size 50c. and $1.00. UNA. Miss Carrie Hill has returned from an extended visit to Jas per. • Mrs. T. J. Price is absent on a visit to her brother Mr. J. F Price. Mr. B. A. Howell is preparing to make improvements on his house. Mr. J. R. Law is erecting an other tenant house for Mrs. S. M. Kelley. Miss Addie Vaughn, of Tim- monsville, is visiting Mrs. Pene lope Hearon. Mr. J. J. Medley, of Wades bore, N. C., is visiting his kins man Mr. E. H. Hearon. Miss Eliza Parrott, who has been living in Hartsville for two years past, has removed to her farm at this place. Rev. G. T. Gresham is doing some good, practical preaching. We appreciate his work and trust that it will bear fruitful results, Three of the very best papers of their kind in the country, the Weekly News and Courier and the Southern Cultivator, and The Darlington News will all be sent to any address for one year for $2.45. 4t Pr!««» of a Few Autographs. Some price* on autograph letter* are a* follow*: From Charles Francis Adam*, 1859, 60 cent*; long letter in German by Hans Christian Andersen at Copenhagen, $5; John Qnincy Adams, 1841, $5; P. T, Barnnm, 1867, 75 cents; Joseph Bona parte, in regard to the sale of his dia monds and on political matters, dated at Philadelphia, 1823, |4; Ole Bull, 14.50; President Cleveland, letter regarding Mrs. Cleveland, I860, |3; C. Corot, on art subjects, |8; Edward Eggleston, on sending copy of a novel, 75 cento; Na thaniel Hawthorne, Concord, 1862, $12.50; Leigh Hunt, three page letter on not* paper without date, |4; Jean Ingelow, $2.50; Washington Irving, $6.50; An drew Jackson, $7.50; Louis XHI of France, signed document, $8; President Monroe, commission of a major in the army, on vellum and signed by J. C. Calhoun, $2.50; Joaquin Miller, auto graph verse, $1; Marshal MacMahon, $2; Ouida, $8; Ellen Terry, $1; President Tyler, $2.50; Victoria, Duchess of Kent and mother of Queen Victoria,$8; Benja min West, $10. An order of arrest signed by Robes pierre, also signed by Couthon, is val ued at $25; a salary advance agreement of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, $7.50; Jonathan Swill, with seal of the deanery, $10; photograph of Theodore Thomas, signed and dated, 75 cento. Altogether Too Familiar. Dr. A. T. Pierson, in some pithy, prac- tical hints on pulpit oratory, says that to be winning is to be wise, but it must not be overdone. He has a friend, an evangelist, who got into the habit of calling his audience “dear souls.” In advertently he would say ns be passed from place to place, "Dear Belfast souls,” "Dear Dublin souls”—and before he knew it hs was saying, "Dear Cork souls,” which convulsed his Irish audi- ice.—London Tit-Bit*. • Little Miss Muggs (proudly)— to My-Aunt Mary has a lock of George Washington’s hair. It’s been in th’ family for years. „ Little Miss Freckles—I didn’t know any of your ancestors were barbers.—Good News. Radway—Old Frof. Slowitz is getting to be more absent- minded every day. Mrs. Radway—Did you see him last night? Radway—Yes; and heard him ask the hostess for an introduc tion to his wife.—Brooklyn Life. FOR DYSPEPSIA, , ctiuu, and Stomach disorders, take IROWN H IRON BITTERS. All dealers keep it, $1 per bottle. Genuine ha* trade mark ana cr iased red lines on wrapper. Great Bargains IN Sewing Machines, Some of them almost as good as new, are now offered at the Darlington Guards’ Armory building by DAR- GAN 4c THOMPSON, Attorneys for the White Sewing Machine Co. J18tf School Notice. A MEETING of the citizens of the School District of the Town of Darlington is hereby called for Friday, January 28. at 12 o’clock, in the Court House, for the purpose of deciding what tax shall be levied for the support of the schools for the ensuing year. By order of the Board of Trustees this 12th day of January, 1894. C. B. EDWARDS, Janl8—2t Secretary. Copannership Notice. Darlington 8. C. Dv- 291898. The Partnership heretofore existing between 8. A. Woods, C. R. Woods and C W. Milling, under the firm name of Woods & Woods has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. 8. A. WOODS, C. R. WOODS. C. W. MILLING, Darlington 8. C. Deo. 291898. We the undersigned have this day formed a Partnership for the conduct of a General Mercantile Business In the Town of Darlington, under the firm name of S. A. Woods & Co. to succeed the late firm of Woods u Woods. .... . The old firm thanking theli friend* for past favors, solicit a continuance of the same for the new firm, which they will endeavor to merit. S. A. WOODS, C. W. MILLING. W. Mc.G. BUCK. Jan. 11 3t J. A. Mclnnes, (Formerly of Charleston, 8. 0.) BLACKSMITHIHG And all Farrier Work done In.first- class style- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Shop Next to the Darlington Guards' Armory. Would be pleased to have you call Jan 11—8t W.I.MeGlin.B.D.S. Offers his professional »v> vices tv the people of Darlington and vie in'tv. Office over the store of Edward., r r ment k Co. Jan IfiJM-lv BAIX OF DARLIHGTOI, DARLIXGTOX. B. C., Capital, — — $100,000 Surplus and Undivi ded Profits, — $40,973.80 DIRECTORS:: W.C. Coker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. R. R. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson. Transacts a General Banking Business. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF DARLINGTON. By T. H. Spain, Esq., Probate Judy*. Whereas, Alice Ham hath made suit to me, to grant unto her Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Moses C, Ham. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Moses C. Ham deceased, that they be and ap pear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Darlington C. H., on Jan. 22th next, after publica tion thereof, at 11 o’clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 6th day of Jan., Anno Domini, 1894. T. H. SPAIN, Judge of Probate. Jan. ll-2t . .. . To the Farmers Of Darlington County: J. H Moore and T. E Munn will sell you FLOUR, BACON, MOLASSES, SUGAR COFFEE, TOBACCO, &c. for less money than you ever bought it for in your life. We buy direct from first hands for spot cash and in large quantities and wilt make it pay you to see us before you buy. Goods delivered to any depot in the county. One of us can be found in Darlington at any time and the other will s some of you at your homes, so don’t buy till you see us. Tours for cheap flour. J. H. MOORE & CO. J18tf 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 S ir box. For sale at Willcox & o’s drugstore. “There is one thing,” said De Broot’s wife, “in which women can never hope to be man’s equal.” “And what is that?” “In being unreasonable.”— Washington Star. Good Evening! Have you us ed—Ah! there is no need of my saying anything further, I am sure you will hereafter use noth ing but the Famous Blush of Roses for your complexion. Yours with best wishes, Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind. P. S. Call this eve please at Dr. J. A. Boyd’s and learn the particulars. “So he wanted to hold you in his lap? How impudent! What did you do?” “Why, you just bet I sat on him.—Truth. For Malaria, Liver Trou ble, or Indigestion, use BROWN’S IRON BITTERS “Tommy,” said his teacher, on the first day of school, “have you forgotten all you knew?” “W e 11,” replied Tommy, doubtfully, “I don’t exactly know all I’ve forgotten.”— Harper’s Young People. A Leader, Since its first introduction, Electric Bitters has gained rap idly in popular favor, until now It is clearly in the lead among pure medicinal tonics and al teratives—containing nothing which permits its use as a bev erage or intoxicant, it is recog nized as the best and purest medicince for all ailments of Stomach, Liver or Kidneys.—It will cure Sick Headache, Indi gestion, Constipation, and drive Jalaria from the system. Sat isfaction guaranteed with each bottle or the money will be re funded. Sold by Willcox & Co. Wtwn TWby mu rick, wo gave her CMtorfck When Rh*} wa« a Child, she cried for CaatorU. When she hwame Mlaa, she clung to Caatorla. When she had Children, she gave them Castorie. Estate of McCurdy Willis. LL persons having claims against said estate will present the same uly attested, and those indebted thereto will make payment to me. JULIA J. WILLIS, Executrix. Darlington 8. 0., 4 Jan. 1894—St. A duly Sheriff’s Sales. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Darlington. B. A. Early vs A. L/A- Wallace. Judgment for Foreclosure. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclos ure made in the above stated case, I will sell in front of the Cou-t Honse in Darlington county, Sta.e aforesaid, on the first Monday in February next, the following do scribed real estate: All that tract of land lying, being and situate in the county and State aforesaid, containing thirty acres, mrmrrrr tessr bounded-north, east and west by lands of Mrs. A. L. A. Wal lace and sonth by public road leading from Darlington Court House to Du- Bose’s bridge. Terms of side cash. GEO. P. SCARBOROUGH, J18—8t 8. D. C. property of Gen uded north by STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Darlington. The State vs Gen Hens Crenshaw and others. Executions against Property. By virtue of sundry executions to me directed by J. E. Bass. Treasurer of Darlington county, I will sell in front of the Court House of Dar lington county, State of South Caro lina, on the first Monday in Febru ary next, the following described real estate: All that tract of land in Antioch township, containing six hundred and fifty-seven (657) acres, more or less, levied upon as the pro Hens Crenshaw, bourn line of Chesterfield count Coker A Co, south by McKissie, and west by land of Beasley. Also one hundred and ninety-four (194) acres, more or less, lev ied upon as the property of Mary E. Bateman, bounded north by lands formerly of the Mor rell heirs, east by lands of J. J. Bate man, south by lands of W. H. Black- well and west by lands of W. H. Blackwell. Also all those lots of land in the town of Darlington, levied upon as the property of the Carolina Land and Improvement Company, known as block 1, lota 7 and 8; block 2, lots 5, 6, 7 and 8; block 6. lots 5, 6, 7 and western part of lot 8; block 7, lots 8 and 4; block 8, lots 1, 2, 8 and 4; block 9, lots 1. 2, 8 and 4; block 10, lots 1, 2, 8 and 4; block 11, lots 1, 2, 8 and 4; block 12, lots 1, 2, 8 and 4. The same lying along the line of the C , S. ft N. Railroad, a description of which will more fully appear by reference to be had to plat which will be exhibit! on day of sale. Terms cash. G. P. SCARBOROUGH, J18—8t 8. D. C. Communication: I AM prepared to sell you guaran teed FERTILIZERS at strictly "rock bottom” prices. Will give easy terms to responsible parties. I repre sent such companies as the Edisto of Charleston, Globe of Columbia, Mess G. A. Norwood ft Co of Charleston and others. If you consult your own will' Dissolution of Partnership. N OTICE is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between E T West and W E Hononr, Jr, under the firm name of West ft Honour, was dissolved on the 1st day of Jan, 1894, by mutual consent —*-l'WEST, W E HONOUR, JR Jan 4—3t Dissolution of Copartnership. OTICE is hqreby given that the IyI undersigned, who have been doing a real estate, insurance and brokerage business, at Darlington, 8. C., under the firm name of Gibson ft Woods, have dissolved their copart nership by mutual consent. N. 8. GIBSON, C R. WOODS. Darlington, S. C., 1 Jan., 1894. Jao4—8t Will pay for three of .the best weekly newspapers in the country for one year, HT '* ~* e~e e~A TkMfyMCm, lit Men Ciltiniv, Ilit Mgtiu Itm. These three papers will supply all the news, County, State and National, that one needs to keep tally abreast of the times. Money is very scarce these days, but read ing matter is proportionate ly cheap. Four years ago these three journals would have cost $6 In all; now they can be had by leaving at The Dar lington News office the small sum of lF 'CV >J O U.s ci ~7Y. _ J- , y n O ^ ^ Jon Or rice interests .Tan >uy at on- E. J. LIDE, Broker. Office over postoffioe. For Rent. O’ |able terms, a very com- and desirable' four- Apply to ft THOMPSON. MASON'S New Jewelry Store, Pearl Street, Work done neatly and cheap. Savings Department, Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Interest allowed at rate of 0 per cent, per annum from date of deposit—payable quarterly on the first day of Jannary, April, July and October. For further information ap ply at the Bank. Accounts in both Depart ments solicited and will be given careful attention. — o — BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. R. WILLIAMSON. Cashier. Dee. Sl-tf Mb's Sib! Pursuant to a deed of trust made to me by W. D. Woods, I will sell AT PUBLIC OUTCRY, in front of the Court House, at Darlington, 8. C., on IIMT'UIMUISH The following described real es- tftto * All that tract of land situated in the town of Darlington, fronting on Cashua street, and containing more or less; the same to be sold XIsT LOTS as indicated by a plat which may be seen at the office of Gibson & Woods. The sale will continue from day to day until all the lots are sold. Terms of sale, one-third cash; balance in one year, secured by the bond of the purchaser or purchasers and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser or pur chasers to pay the undersigned for all necessary papers. N. 8. GIBSON, Nov30toJan4 Trustee. CaptKini’slasttrplece The opening chapters el th* pepoter novelist's latest and greateet •lerjr, entitled FOES IN I . AMBUSH wilt too* % IN THIS PAPER YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS IT Attenioi Mechiflics ! All pweone la need of babbitt met* eaa pmehnae It cheap at TU Dab ummos NswsoOen.