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&he Darlington |tfu-s. Pdbushku Evkrv Thursday Morning. ^iSNRT J, Jhompsor, PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum in Advance; SO cents for 8 months; 25 cents for 8 mouths. Advertising Rates: One Square first insertion f 1.00 One Square second insertion 60 Every subsequent insertion SO Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. LINCOLN’S PLUG HAT. A VERITABLE "JOINT OF STOVEPIPE” WITH ROMANTIC BRIM. It Served me a Tile Rack and at One Time Was the Poetolllce of New Salem—Its Liveliest Kxperlence Was When It Served as a Football For Ladles. There are enough of funuy incidents reported of Mr. Lincoln’s hat to make it "fabled in song and illumined in story.” For example, it served as a football on the night of his election to the presidency, when the ladies at the old homestead testified their glee over bis good fortune. The scene would have done credit to the great game between Yale and Princeton on Manhattan field. This ia the story as told by an eyewit ness: “A few of us ladies went over and helped Mrs. Lincoln prepares littlesup- per for the friends of Mr. Lincoln, who had been invited in to hear the returns. Every half hour or so we would pass around coffee and cakes. About 1 o'clock in the morning enough had been learned to warrant tbo belief that the rail split ter had been elected. I think it was when we heard the news from New York. The men rushed on Mr. Lincoln and shook kis hands, while same of the women actually bagged bits, and —I might as wall admit it—1 kissed him. "Thau sonas one went into the ball and took from the rack the old silk hat that he wore, and which was ns long as a joint of stovepipe and abont as shape ly to my mind, and it was thrown np to the ceiling. Aa It came down some one gave it a kick, and then the women joined in the fan, and we played foot- hall with that bat nntil it was an Indis- tiugnishable mass. We were simply be yond control. What a ridiculous scene it would have been to one looking in without knowing what prompted itt "It was all the more so, so far as I was concerned, for originally I bad been a Seward woman. While the conven tion was in session in Chicago we were waiting to bear the news. It had been arranged In case Lincoln received the nomination to fire a cannon. My near est neighbor was s Mrs. Dubois, with whom I had several friendly spats dur ing the campaign preceding the nomi nation. 1 beard the cannon shot, and the next moment I saw Mrs. Dubois running across the street. She bad been making a shirt for her husband, who was abont the size of the late Judge Da vid Daria, so yea may have some idea of tbe aixe of the garment she was wav ing. 8be rushed Into the bonse and flaunted it in my face. It made me mad, and I sat down and began crying. The good woman put her arms around me, begged my pardon and kissed me, and from that time we were Lincoln women. Sbe took part in tbe football match.” Aa if not content with bis 6 feet 4 or 6 inches of gannt stature, Lincoln bad hia now hiatorio hat made fully a foot high, with a brim almost as big aa a southern sombtero. It seemed to have been a combination of all styles then in existence, and in this respect It reflected his own early experience in having been a storekeeper, soldier, surveyor and finally a solicitor. It was a veritable "joint of stovepipe,” and its remarka ble and romantic b'nm made it alike serviceable In rain or shine. It might have been called with propriety a ‘ ‘ping ngly,” after tbe name of tbe mob in Baltimore that threatened him in hia journey to the capital. During Lincoln’s great debate with Douglas the hat fairly loomed into apace. The smallnees of the latter’s •tatare caused him to be nicknamed "The Little Giant," and when Lincoln stood beside him with bis hat on tbe difference between tbe two seemed all bat immeasurable. Cnrionaly enough, when Mr. Lincoln came to be inaugu rated at Washington and took off hia hat on the atand preparatory to making hia inangnral address Douglas held the high hat so that no careless person might pnt bis foot in it. Representative Springer, who halls from Lincoln's old home, knew tbe bat well, and In speaking of it recently said: "Mr. Lincotn’a high bat was the most indispensable thing of his whole outfit. In It be earned ell bis valuable papers. In faet, it was a sort of file rack. Here were all tbe briefs of his vm-ions law cases. Curiously enough, he carried the accounts in bis bead, and that is why be lost so mnch money. Had he re versed the processand kept his accounts in bis hat and the cases in hia head, he wonld have been better off. His hat served for his satchel on a journey, and all that was needed besides this were hia saddlebags and bis horse. It was large and capacions, and a great many documents and data conld be crowded into H without seriously discommoding the wearer." Bat Mr. Lincoln had still a better use for bis valuable tile, which seems to have bad more virtues than those re hearsed in tbe nursery tale of “Jack and tbe Beanstalk.” When be was post master at New Salem, hia hat became a moat important part of bis office equip ment. As soon as the mail was received each day tbe young postmaster would pnt tbe letters in his bat end take s stroll through tbe village. The villa gars knew that be was ■ peripatetic postoSce, and of coarse everybody was anxious to know tbe contents of tbe hat, which seemed to promise as mnch to them ts s hat in the hands of a sleight of band performer. —Washington Cor. St. Lonis Republic. Talking and Writing. What a difference there is between talking and writing) It is mighty doll correspondence where one person has to do ail tbe writing, hot it U no nuuanal thing to find a person whose idea of per fect conversation ia where be does all the talking.—Boston Traveller. CONCERNINQ DREAMS. They Occupy Only a Few Seconds and Are Affected by Event*. Doctors assert that dreams occupy a few seconds only—at most tbe space of abont three minutes. This statement ia startling to those who have not no ticed for themselves what part time plays in snch a connection. The writer bus had several opportunities of prov ing its correctness herself, and many might arrive at a similar knowledge by asking to be awakened a minute or so after falling Into a first sleep. All who dream will do so Immediately on fall ing into nncouscioosness. Another reli able test ia tobe found in the sleep that follows upon tbe morning summons for rising. A few more momenta snatched for tbe tempting after dose will not nn- frequently moan a dream of a very elab orate nature—one which implies almost as many hours as seconds. Are dreams affected by the events of our wakeful hours? ia the question that has been asked over and over again, but the result of observation leads one to be lieve in such being the case or not, ac- coiding to the importance with which wo treat them. In connection with such a question events and individuals can scarcely fall to reqnire separate consid eration. Events that are all important to some do not commend themselves in that light to others, and this fact leads one to express the opinion that, accord- ing to the intensity with which ontward events occupy our thoughts, will our dreams be in anyway affected by them. To one woman the exercise of hos pitality means tbe entire surrender of her mental domain to all the worries, real or imaginary, consequent upon tbe preparations for the contemplated en tertainment. To another, tbe needtul directions once given, there is an imme diate return to considerations which out weigh in her opinion the more material ones that held a whilom place in her thoughts. In the one case culinary fail ures and vlaiona of indifferent service will probably haunt tbe dreams that precede or follow that entertainment. In (be other no such tortures are in volved in the sleeping hours. There have been startling instances of the brain's power to solve difficult ques tions daring sleep. A case in point is that of a lawyer engaged in a criminal defense. Tbe examination of one wit ness after another seemed only to add to the proof of his client's guilt. Wearied one night with trying to find some point which might turn tbe scale in the pris oner's favor, be fell asleep, and in a dream the d«sired point stood ont clear ly. On awakening it was immediately worked ont, and the verdict of "not guilty" was found consequent upon that revelation afforded dnriug tbe hours of sleep. When exercising the imaginative fa culties to any great extent, the dreams will always preserve the ideal charac ter of the wakefnl hours. Tbe composer will dream of tbe melodies which pro vide his own Inllaby when dropping into slumber, and the artist and tbe writer enter the land of dreams In com pany with those that tbe pen or the brash are guided to depict with such a loving hand. Plots have been furnished and subjects for the canvas have been suggested over and over again in tbe quiet hour* of the night, when to all outward appearances there ia nothing bat the most peaceful slumber on the part of the sleeper.—Cincinnati Com mercial Gazette. African Disappointments. As a continent Africa Is the home of a vigorous race of mankind, which, while resisting assimilation with Euro pean civilisation, defies permanent con quest. European travelers, traders, mis sionaries, conquerors, may at their will and at their peril penetrate Into this dark sanctuary, but their sojoarn ia for a day, and ou tbe morrow the faint traces of their passage are obliterated by tbe exuberant growths of barbarism. Grudgingly as it is sometimes conceded, it is nevertheless a fact that the balk of the continent of Africa is still nntoached by western civilization. I for one can not believe that Africa will ever be Europeanized or brought within the pale of western progress, for in order that Africa may progress it is absolute ly essential that it be developed along natural lino*, but as yet the inherent powers of native genius have neither been discovered, nor in the absence of any cohesion among native tribes and in view of European rapacity are they, even If discovered, ever likely to be en couraged or fostered. No; Africa is a continent fated to be conquered and ex ploited by the heirs of civilization, to whom it may pay tribute, but homage never.—Nineteenth Century. Ts Keep Ons's Youth. A distinguished English scientist, Mr. William Kinnear, in a magazine article insists that the aecretof perennial youth ia to be found in the nse of distilled water and phosphoric acid. He aays that death, or disease that prodncea death, la caused by the deposit in the human system of calcareous or earthy matter, and that the drinking of dis tilled water, which ia itself a great dis solvent, and the use also of from 10 to 15 drops of dilated phoephorio acid in each tumblerful of water will remove each deposits sad prolong haman life to tbe very latest limit In several of the great hotels in New York distilled water ia provided at the table and fop tbe use of tbe gnests in their rooms, and the advertisement of this fact attracts many patrons.—Detroit Free Press. About Gingerbread. The homely luxury, gingerbread, baa been popular ever since tbe fourteenth century. It was then made and sold in Paris. In those days it was prepared with ryemeal made into a dongh, and ginger and other spices, with sugar or honey, were kneaded into it. It was in troduced into England by the conrt of Henry IV for their festival* and was •oon brought into general use, treacle being after a time employed in tbe manufacture instead of honey.—Popu lar Magazine. The title colonel cotnee from the word almost the same In several languages, ' signifying a column. The colonel was so called because he led of commanded the column. With tbe exception of tbe Indians two languages furnish tbe keys to mission- ! ary work in South America—Portngneae to Biazil and Spanish to all tbe other | republic*. Aa a Icaper the kangaroo ia ahead of all. It readily jumps from 60 to 70 feet. A borne has jumped 87 feet and • man 25 feet inches. AN OLD PRESCRIPTION. Ou Thu Partleulur Oeewloa I# Full *4 Se Do IU Work. The crowd had gathered about a bone and buggy In the middle of tbe street. Tbe borse bad balked. "Tie a string around bis ear," said one of the bystanders. "It gives him someth! ng else to think of. I never knew it to fall.” A string waa produced and wound tightly round one of the animal'* ears. It bad no effect. "Blindfold him," suggested another. A bandage was tied over his eyes and an effort made to start him. Same result. "Back him.” "He won’t back,” jaid tbe exuper- ated owner. “I tried that" "Try him with an ear of corn. ’’ The ear of corn failed to mova the obstinate borse. "I'll see if I can't persuade him some Other way,” said the exasperated owner of tbe animal. He took a whip and belabored tbe beast with it till somebody tbre itened U> have him arrested. Then be kicked him awhile. All In rein. Finally • benevolent looking old gen tleman forced bis way through the crowd and said: "I have seen a great many balky horses started by building a fire under them. Can you get some straw or shav ings?” A boy was sent to a neighboring fur niture store for some excelsior. He came back presently with a huge arm ful. It was placed on the ground un der the hone and a lighted match tonebed to it. As the first feeble flame rose from it and tbe smoke began to cnrl abont bis legs the horse nnbent a little. He turned his head, took a calm survey of the sit uation, and when tbe combustible stuff bunt into a big blaze he moved forward abont six feet, in full possession of bis faculties snd without any unnecessary baste, and stopped again. And the elegant baggy was damaged $25 worth by tbe flumes before it oc curred to anybody to scatter tbe blazing stuff. And then an old colored man in a fad ed anit of secondhand clothes and a hat with half the brim gone went ont and spoke kindly to the high spirited ani mal, robbed hia nose, patted him on the neck, climbed Into tbe damaged buggy and said, "Git along, sonny.” And the borse moved off at a brisk trot, with bead high in the air.—Chi cago Tribune. Wanted a Good Foot. Models are an important part of a sculptor's need. I doubt whether in this particular we differ from oar Greek predecessors, for we read of choice pres ents, snch as peacocks, given by Phidias to his models, showing how mnch he valued them, presumably because it was as difficult then aa now to get good ones. To be.a model is a business of Itself, snd when we remember the nomber of art schools there are, even in London alone, and the many artists who are en tirely dependent upon them, it may lie realized what a large body they must be. Tbe men are moetly Italians, chiefly, I am told, from tbe neighborhood of Naples. Tbe women are, asarnle, Eng lish and have often sat from babies. To And a well formed foot Is almost an im possibility among tbe best of them, ow ing to the long cramping in boots, hot a friend once told me that he had a cast of the foot of an Indian woman that was aa beautiful aa tbe foot of a Greek ■tatoe. Oar English models lack often tbe suppleness of figure that diatingniehes more southern races, auch as tbe Italian, which is partly accounted for by tbe heavy, cumbersome clothes our climate neceMltates. But inch as they are we have to make tbe best of them, and a really good one la eagerly songht after. —Good Words. Tk. “Tomb .rci..” The early traditions concerning the city of Damaacoa are enrionaand inter esting, even though untrustworthy and contradictory. By acme of the ancient writers it was maintained that tbe city stands on or near the site of the garden of Eden, and jost ootside there ia a beautiful meadow of red earth from which, it Is said, God took tbe material from which be created Adam. This field ia called Ager Damaacenna, and near Its center there formerly stood a pillar which waa said to mark tbe pre cise apet where onr first parent was cre ated. A few miles ont there is an emi nence called the Mountain of Abel, sup posed by some to be the place where the first two brothers offered tkeit sacri fices, also the spot where tbe first mor der waa committed. The moat interest ing spot pointed ont, however, is abont three leagues from tbe city, where an old ruin is shown which all the orient believe to be the tomb of Cain. Tbe traditions respecting this famous spot are known to antedate the Christian era by several hundred yean. Up to tbe time of Vespasian tbe interior of the tomb is said to have been lighted and warmed by ona of the "ever horning" lamps so Commonly need by the an cients.—St. Louis Republic. A N.w KM of fararaoM. Agent—Ah, good morning, Mr. Talk- ed-to-death. I’v# called to see you about inanring you in my company. I want to—— Mr. Talked-to-death—Oh, go away I I don't want any insurancs. I'm al ready— "But, air, you don't understand. This” "No, l tall you! I’ve been nearly talked into my grave by Insorance agents, and” "Aha, now we're talking bnsinees! That’s just why you ought to take a pol icy la my company." "What h yoor company?" "Why, it insures you against being talked to death by Insurance agents!” —Boston Traveller. Plucky Mrs. BUfeop. Mr*. Isabella Bird Biahop, the dis tinguished traveler who has started upon another journey, although she is now (0 years old, is at present crossing this country on her way to Vancouver, whence sbe Is to sail for Japan. Wheth er she goes farther will depend upon her health. She owns a pretty cottage in Scotland, and there die spent last summer and aotumu in thoroughly mas tering the techniqne of photography in preparation for her journey. Sbe will now be abletolllnstrate her own books. —Woman and Home. -V- Do You Realize How Important a Part Play in the Appearance Of a Person? They are the most noticeable article you wear, and you cannot be well dressed without good shoes. Our Spring Stock has arrived and we have the very latest styles for street wear in Russets and Black Shoes, while for evening dress we have every thing in the Shoe line, from Patent Leathers for men to the prettiest, daintiest Slippers for ladies. Darttitgton Shoe Store, Woods <fc Milling, Prop’s April 12— THE “CALIGRAPH.” ++++1-■Hi I 1 1 1 ♦ 4' '1' l H"H' It is now Thirteen years since the “Caligraph” Typewriter jwas first put upon the mar- "ket and in all that time has responded faithfully to what is required of a first-class writing machine. The Caligraph is recognized everywhere as the most simple and most durable typewriter. It is easily learned, does beautiful work, and will last a decade, if properly cared for. In speed contests it has repeatedly taken first place and in telegraphic work has nevei been excelled. For manifold work it has no superior. With interchangable parts the Caligraph is well nigh indestructible. The expe rience of business men, ministers, telegraphers, short-hand schools and government departments all go to prove that the Caligraph is without a peer. SOLID OUST E-A-STT TEEMS which can be ascertained by applying at The Dar lington News Office. C. Irvine Walker, Jr.,<feCo., GENERAL AGENTS, 6 BROAD STREET, - - CHARLESTON, S. C. WHNTEDI Our customers and friends throughout the county to know that we have just opened the Largest Stock of Goods We have ever had the pleasure of offering to the public, and that these goods were bought with a view to the present hard times, which means that in order to sell this large stock, we pro pose TO WORK OH SMALLER PROFITS. We ask the people of Darlington and adjoining counties] to sustain us by giving us their patronage and we will not disap point them. Remember, our stock embraces everything in the way of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats. Hardware, And Groceries. Respectfully, BRUNSON, LUNN & CO. “The Furniture Man” Has a large and varied stock of Fancy •MATTING- AT 15°, 20 c , 25° & 30° A YARD. The latest thing out is our Matting Engs. We have them in asssorted patterns. Just received, a large line of Opaque and Scotch Holland WINDOW SHADES mounted on the Hartshorn Spring Stop Rollers. We are pleased to state that we are selling the above goods much cheaper than they have ever been sold in this market. Come in and see us. Jan 4— New and Complete . V lifk of Spring ffiisn JUST ARRIVED. I occupy the store next to Norment & Co's, on the east side of the Square, (formerly occupied by Mrs. Rotholz,) where I will be pleased to serve the ladies of Darlington and vicinity. Call and examine my stock of Spring Millinery and Novelties, as it willgiye me pleasure to show them to yoa. Yours for a pretty Spring Hat, „ t MISS MAOOIE JONES. Watches Repaired AND WARRANTED, — AT — MASON’S JEWELRY STORE. FeblB—tf J P OK UJOuJZd Las’ /h^/Tv poMro-ixvyL, %E Da ✓ What is Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher’s prescription for Infants and Children. It contains neither Opinm, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. It Is a harmless substitute for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil. It Is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years’ use by Millions of Mothers. Castoria is the Children’s Panacea —the Mother's Friend. Castoria. “Castoria is so well adapted to children that I recommend it as superior to any prescription known to me.” H. A. Abchkr, M. D„ 111 So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. T. “ The use of ‘ Castoria ’ is so universal and its merits so well known that it seems a work of supe-wogation to endorse it. Few are the intelligent families who do not keep Castoria within easy reach.” Carlos Marty n, D. D., New York City. Castoria. Castoria cures Colic, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation, Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di gestion. Without injurious medication. “For several years I have recommended your ‘ Castoria,' and shall always continue to do so os it has invariably produced beneficial results.” # Edwin F. Pardee, M. D m 126th Street and 7th Ave., New York City. The Centaue Comp/ vt, 77 Murray Street, New Yore City LAW CAROS. a. W. BOYD. GEO. W. BROWN BOYD dt BROWN- Attorneys and Counselors at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. R., <S O. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. a. W. DAROAN. H. T. THOMPSON. DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Office in Darlington Guards’ Armory building, lower floor. Darlin/fton, S. C‘ K. 0. WOODS. T. H. SPAIN WOODS & SPA IN, (Successors to Ward & Woods,) Attorneys & Counsellors at Law. Offices formerly occupied by Ward & Woods, over Bank of Darlington. Practise in State and Federal Courts. Prompt personal atten tion to all business. To Our Customers of the. Pee Dee Section: We have decided here after to conduct our business in your terri tory direct with buyers. We can thus better as sure you of prompt at tention, low prices, and clear agreements not liable to misunderstand ing and confusion as in past under a different system. To responsible and honorable buyers we will make it an object to correspond with us, and we want to deal with no other class. Write us for prices on any make or kind of machinery you want, and we will make an honest effort to serve your best interests. W. H. GIBBES, JR., A CO., COLUMBIA, 8. C. D«c28—ly CAUTION.—If a dealer offer. W. I» Doogla. Shoo, at a radoead prior, or uj* ho ha. them wlthoat name .tampad on bottom, pat him do era a. a fraud. W. L. Douglas S3 SHOE THE C WORLD. W. X. DOUGLAS Shorn .r. « y ll.h, eny St- ting, and giro bsttey sslisfsction st th« prices ad vertised than any otfcsr m»ke, Try onei pair and be convinced. The stamping pf W, L. Douglas* name and price on the bottom, which guarantees their value, aavea thousands of dollars annually to those who wear them. Dealers who push th« sale of W. L. Douglas Shoes gain customers, which helps to increase the sales on their full Hnf of foods. They ran afford to sell at a leas profit, and we believe you can save money by buying all your footwear of the dealer advertised below. Catalogue free upon application. Address, W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mms. fiokllv a., j. birooim:, Darlington, S. C. Febl—5m B. F. CAMPION. Old Furniture Made to Look aa Well aa Hew. WORK SOLICITED. Exchange street, in rear of Dar- lington Guards’ Armory, DARLINGTON, - - . 8,0, FebS-tf Great Bargains in Sewing Machines, Soma of them almost as good as Best are now offered at the Darlingtoi Guards’ Armory boilding by DAB GAN & THOMPSON, Attorney, to the White Sewing Machine Co. JIM Invited Darlington Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pythff as, meets on 1st and Sra Tuesday Evenings In each month, at Castle Hall, Florence street, opposite Broad. Visit- ♦hers fraternally