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—■ garlmgton gkia WADOY THOMPSON. Editor. Tharsday, May 10,1894. IT IS PROHIBITION. as can The uncertainty of the liquor question has been brought to an end by the decision of the Su preme Court, on Tuesday, that we now have prohibition. Neith er the State nor the munnicipal authorities can issue licenses. The desideratum of the pi ohibi- tionists has at last been realized. No more liquor can be lawfully sold in the State ; we have pro hibition pure and simple. This paper has never advoca ted prohibition regarding it a chimeral condition that not really exist. Laws looking to the promotion of it, we be lieve, can never be enforced or in other words, prohibition can not prohibit. The high license system, with proper restrictions, furnishes the best solution of the liquor problem. However, we are pleased that a “clinch er” has been put upon the decis ion declaring the dispensary law unconstitutional. It ena bles us to know where we stand, and thereby relieves the State of the tension that has grown out of the uncertainty surround ing the question. So long as there was doubt as to whether prohibition, the license system or free liquor prevailed, appre hension pervaded the public mind that further irritation might proceed from this unset tled condition of affairs and we are thankful that the last decis ion of the Supreme Court puts an end to this. The people have not the State authorities to thank for the Anal settlement of the ques tion. They did not want an amicable adjustment and did everything in their power to thwart all test cases that would bring it about.They encouraged the free and unrestricted sale of liquor with the evident purpose of disgusting everybody and precipitating a reaction against the decision declaring the dis pensary law unconstitutional This abuse was the result of i political move and was only stopped by the people* ‘euchring” the State authoiities by getting a test case before the Supreme Court in a way that the admin istration could not prevent it. Now as to the law as it stands at present: Of course it goes without saying that this paper urges that it be observed, as all laws should be. We doubt the expediency of prohi bition, but now that we have it we earnestly hope that means will be found for rigidly enfor- ing it, and that all violators will be brought promptly to jus tice. We could not approve of the dispensary law because we could see no moral distinction between the State selling liquor and the individual selling and, moreover, because we believed it wrong to deprive the citizen of a business and gi ve the monop oly to the State. The spy sys tem was another insuperable objection. As much as we dis liked the law, however, we ear nestly advocated that it be obeyed as long as it remained upon the statute book. So, while our judgment tells us that pro hibition is impracticable, we advise that since it is the law it be observed and we believe it will be by all good citizens. But above all we rejoice, that despite the machinations of politicians, relief from the an noyance of doubt and apprehen sion has been brought to the people, who had become thor oughly sick of so much tention. injure the Democratic party? The purpose of the clubs is to keep the party in tact, to dis seminate sound Democratic principles and to push forward the cause to which our fathers adhered and to which we are devoted. Fanatical ideas and doctrines antagonistic to De mocracy can hold noplace in the party’s policy and in almost every 8tate in the Union the clubs have furnished the most serviceable method oi eradica ting them and retaining for the party the principles, posi tion and power that Jefferson gave it. Why, then, should not Demo crats want Democratic league clubs? The membership is open to every Democrat and all who wish to join will receive hearty welcome. Only those who, while professing to be Democrats are shaky about their political faith, need fear the organiza tion of the clubs. Such may well see danger in it to them selves for they mtfy not pass muster. Indeed, if we mistake not, all of the opposition to the clubs comes from sources of doubtful Democracy. For ex ample, one of the bitterest at tacks upon the league has been made by the “Mt. Willing Democratic club” of Edgefield county, yet in the last election thirty-seven votes were cast at that box for Weaver, the Popu list candidate for president. By all means let us have the league clubs. Let us organize them at once for they mean the preservation of pure Democra cy. There should be such a dub in every township in Dar lington county. In Memoriam. Castle Hall or Palmetto Lodge, Noll.K.P., Lydia, S. C., Feb. 28, 94. Whekeas, On the 30th of June last the Supreme Chancellor Commander of the Universe saw wise and best to remove from our midst our beloved brother, P. C. W. F. Boykin, who by his bright face, cheering words, Christian character and exemp lary K. of P. endeared himself greatly to us all, we the mem hers of Palmetto Lodge, No. 11, THE com HEWS. FROM ALL SECTIONS AS TOLO BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Happenings In and About Una—A Most Successful and Entertain, ing Exhibition. Mr. R. M. Josey took a trip to Sumter one day last week. The Ladies Missionary Society will meet next Saturday even ing at the parsonage. Mrs. W. O. Petty, formerly of this place, but now of Ridge- Springs, 3. C., is here on a visit with her three children, Grace, Massie and Clara. _ With the copious showers we have had and with the beautiful weather we are now having fair stands of cotton and corn have come to the front. Miss Clara Croswell’s school closed on last Thursday with an exhibition. The entertainment was good in every particular but there are some parts of it that deserve special mention, to wit: Recitation, How Goes the Money; recitation, The “Skeet- er;” recitation, Psalms of Mar riage ; dialogue, The Sick Doll; song, You’re Bound to put on Airs ; dialogue, Louis Picture. The occasion was highly enjoy ed by a large audience and Miss Crosswell deserves great credit for the excellent performances of the children and for furnish ing the entertainment to the community. RIVERDALE. Capt J. C. Lawson, of Oats, paid a brief visit to this section last week. A Sunday school has been organized at New Chapel, with Mr. G. W. Isgett for Superin tendent. Mr. Cyrus Pass, who has been been visiting his brother, Mr. J. Pass, has returned to his home i in North Carolina. May is the month for picnics, and two verv enjoyable ones were given by the people ol' Darlington at Lowther’s Lake last week. f lc ive ove fol- con- DEMOCRATIC CLUBS. Some newspapers and people profess to see great danger to Democracy in the organization in this State of clubs of the Democratic National League. Wade Hampton is vice presi dent of the league for South Carolina and because he calls for the formation of these clubs an attempt is made to raise a great hue and cry. How ridic ulous 1 Can Democratic clubs K. of P., feel moved to some expressions of our and esteem for him in the^ lowing resolutions: Reunited, First. That al though we deeply mourn our loss we meekly submit to this dispensation of the Supreme Chancellor Commander’s provi deuce, believing that He doeth all things well. Second. That our order, K. of P., has lost a valuable member and an earnest worker whose place cannot be easily filled; one who was always present at our stated conventions to per form the duty that was devolv ing upon him. Alas, we have lost a good brother! Third. That we extend our heart-felt sympathies to the be reaved family and relatives. Fourth. That a blank page in the minute book of our order be inscribed to his memory. Fifth. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his familv, and also a copy be sent for pub lication in The Darlington News and the Hartsville Mes senger. A. S. Harrell, W. H. Husband, G. B. Howle, T. P. King, Committee. A CAROLINA SOLDIER. A Cl«»smate of Maip-ath and Praaton. He it 80 Years Old. While a party of officers of the United Confederate Vete rans were at the Caldwell House at Birmingham, during the late reunion, says the Greenville News, the subject of the next lace of meeting was discussed. Tie vigorous looking man with no indications of age except very white hair observing the Palmetto badge on the coat of Adjutant General Hawthorne, appealed to him as a represent ative of South Carolina to vote for Houston, Tex., and added that he was identified with this State himself. Enquiry elicited the fact that he is Gen. Waul of Galveston. He was a brig adier general in the Confederate army, having resigned his seat in Congress to enter the service. He is a native of this State, hav ing been born on the Pee Dee, and astonished the South Caro linians with the statement that he was a classmate in the South Carolina College of A. G. Mag- rath, John 8. Preston and J. W. Hudson. He is 80 years old and left this State in 1831—sixty- three years ago—but retains his interest in South Carolina people and affairs. He was one of the most active and useful of the convention. A colored woman was foum dead in the road near here, on Saturday last. Your corre spondent has not learned the particulars. Cotton is up and looking toler ably well. General Green has mustered his forces and made an attack on the King, but the farmers have risen up in his de fence and will give the General a hard fight. NETTLES’S MILL. for Mr. H. J. Nettles left Charleston on Saturday. Mrs. Wm. Mclnville has part ly recovered from her recent illness. Some of our farmers who had their cotton damaged by the storm last week have planter over. Mrs. Austin Gainey was quite sick last week, but with the skilful treatment of Dr. Wad dill she has improved. Mr. H. J. Nettles has the finest cabbage in this section and Mr. J. W. McKenzie, ol' Ashland, has the best we have seen anywhere. Messrs. Calvin Johnson am this section last week. Johnson was on his way to Charleston to attend to business, Both gentlemen live high up in Chesterfield. CLYDE. Mr. D. D. Johnson is quite sick at this writing. The recent heavy storm level led fences and trees in many places. Some of our farmers are chop ping cotton while others have to sow over. The Sunday-school at New Market was reorganized last Sunday with a good number o!' pupils. An exhibition will be given at the close of Mr. J. C. Jow era’s school, in the Union sec tion, about the 24 inst. We an ticipate a good time. PEA VINE AS STOCK FOOD. It Will Admirably Fill the Place of Corn and Oats. .Editor Darlington News: Owing to the very bad sea sons last year many farmers larvested small crops of inferior and damaged corn and now the cool, dry weather is seriously injuring the oat crop. Under these circumstances the ques tion, with some of us, will be low to get through next sum mer without having to buy corn ? To accomplish this the best thing I know of is the pea crop. Speckled pease, planted now, in three foot rows, with a little manure to push them on, will ;'urnish excellent feed by the middle of July, and if successive plantings are made, at intervals of two weeks, in connection with some variety of field pea, after the first of June, a ration will be provided that will last from the time the first is ready until frost. It will meet all the requirements of work stock and milk cows and at the same time give an almost complete scien- ;ific ration. One acre planted B this way, and cut when the first pease begin to ripen, and l ed in the stable as a soiling crop, will feed one animal boun tifully for three months. What other crop will do that ? The advantages of a crop of pease planted and fed on this plan are: First. It will be available as feed at least two and a half months sooner than corn. Second. The same land will yield more of a complete feed than any other crop. Third. It is a healthier and a setter feed for summer, and un der the rules of science a more complete ration than either corn and fodder or sheaf oats. Fourth. It is cheaper, requir ing little or even no manure, and much less work. Six fur rows per row, with no hoeing, will make a crop of pease in three foot rows. Fifth. It will leave the land in fine condition for a crop of small grain to be sowed the same year, or a crop of corn or cotton the next year. Cut and ted in this way, with a plenty of salt, the great dan ger of cholic, which is the ob jection to the pea as a food crop for stock, is overcome. The only objection I can think of that can be made against this plan is the time that will be needed each day to cut and bring in the pea vines. If the patch is near the stable the time and labor required will not be much, and if there is room enough to spread out the vines so that they will not heat several days’ supply may be cut at a time. Farmers who tie their faith to corn and fodder and think nothing else will be sufficient for stock to work on, will no doubt laugh at the idea of a horse or mule doing a good day’s plowing fed on pea vines alone, but if they will give it a fair trial, for say two weeks, the vines cut and fed with the partly ripe and green pease on them, I think they will be con vinced. This feed, of course, would not answer for race or livery stable horses, or for any stock having fast or heavy work to do, but I know from ex perience that it is enterely suffi cient for stock doing any ordi nary farm work or even moder ate driving on the road. H. May 3, 1894. An Old Friend. In a series of interviews with members of the last Congress, 31 out of 43 remarked that they were readers of the Youth's Companion. For definite and trustworthy information on the quest ions of the day it is really unique, while the high character of its stories, ihe wide fields covered by its special articles, and its contributions from the most famous writers in Europe and America, are well known. Its programme for next year seems brighter than ever. Some of the important stories are: “The Deserter,” by Harold Frederic; a Tale of the Great Mutiny in India, by Sara Jean nette Duncan; several Roman ces of the Sea, by W. Clark Russell, Tales of the War, and of the Frontier in Early Days. Henry M. Stanley contributes two thrilling narratives from Darkest Africa, and Archibald Forbes writes of his “Closest Call.” Naval Battles are des cribed by Admirals, and Mili tary Life by Generals. Then there are articles on Choosing an Occupation, Boys Who Should Not Go to College, Phy sical Training, Recreations of all kinds, and many other prac tical subjects. Another pleasant feature is the charming picture of a young lady of colonial times, “Sweet Charity,” reproduced in colors from a painting by Ferris, which is presented to all subscrioers who send their $1.75 for a new subscription or a renewal. Two Lives Saved. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junc tion City, 111. was told by her doctors she had Consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles Dr. King’s New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr. Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St. San Francisco, suf fered from a dreadful cold, ap proaching Consumption, tried without result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is nat urally thankful. It is such re suits, of which these are sam ples, that prove the wonderful efficacy ot this medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free trial bottles at Willcox & Co’s Dm Store. Regular size 50c. an $1 00. electric Witter*. 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 pure blood.—Will drive Malaria from 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. THE AFRICAN METHODISTS. Th« Proceedings of the Florence Dis trict Conference. [Communicated.] The second session of the Florence district conference of the A. M. E. Church convened in Bethel A. M. E. Church at Darlington on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. Elder A. W. Haywood presided over the deliberations. The meeting was a splendid one and every minister and delegate went from here saying that the baby churoh had done as well as any the conference had vis ited. The attendance was large. The annual sermon was preach, ed by Rev. I. R. Miller of Cen treviile station. A paper on the difference between Armenianism and Calvinism was read by Rev. J. B. Payton and discussed by Revs. E. W. Dix, Jas. Davis, J. P. Allston, I. R. Miller and D. H. Bowen. Presiding Elder S. F. Flegler, of Marion District was a visitor to the conference. Bishop Moses B. Salter, who was expected, could not attend as he was absent from the State. Friends from every church in town assisted in entertaining the delegates, for which the pastor and congregation of the local A. M. E. grateful. hurch are very Young Husband—I think I shall have to go out to-night, my dear. I have an appoint ment. Young Wife—Oh, Tom, what is it? Young Husband—An appoint ment with my tailor, love. He is to call here to-night to collect his bill.—Lt/e. Tourist (in Oklahoma)—What is the population of this town? Alkali Ike (promptly)—Eight hundred and sixty-seven souls, and thirty-one real estate agents. —Puck. LADIES Needing a tonic, or children who want boild ing up, should take WX’SIKON BITTERS. BROWS It is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion, Biliousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralgia. “Say, Fatty, have you got twenty dollars? I promised to take my girl to the opera, and I am dead broke.” “That’s singular. Now I have twenty and no girl. I’ll match you to see whether you take the twenty or I take the girl to the opera.”—Li/e. If you feel weak and all worn out take BROWN'S IRON BITTERS Mistress—This floor doesn’t look very clean, Bridget. Have you swept it to day? Bridget—No, mum, I didn’t shwape it to-day or vestherday. But I shwept it free toimes the day before.—Harper's Bazar. When Baby was sick, we gave her Oastoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Caatoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. Dissolution of Copartnership. T HE copartnership heretofore ex- ‘ 1st ing between the undersigned under the Arm name of Moore & Munn, and doing a restaurant and a brokerage business is this day dis solved by mutual consent. J. H. MOORE, T. E. MUNN. Darlington, S. C., 1 May ’94. I will continue the restaurant busi ness at the old stand and solicit a continuance of the public's patron- age. It. J. H. MOORE. Final Notice. ■ajOTIOE is hereby given that I Iw have filed my final return in the Judge of Probate’s office, as ad ministrator of the estate of James H. Hogg, deceased, and will apply on the 9th day of June, for letters dismis- »ory. J. W. DAVIS. May 10—4t. Administrator. For Rent. D ESIRABLE four-room cottage in East Darlington for rent. An- ply to DARGAN & TH OM PSON • Benj.McInnes.Jr.J. R. C. V. S. VETERINARY SURGEON, CHARLESTON, 8. C., Will visit Sumter, Monday, May 21- Florence, Tuesday, May 22, McCall & Co’s stable; Darlington, Wednesday, May 23, Mc"tillough A Cooley's stable. Address Charleston until above dates May 3—2t. Final Notice. N OTICE is hereby given that I have filed my final account as administrator of the estate of Sarah Bacot, deceased, in the Probate Judge's office for Darlington county, and will applv on the 30th day of May Apl 21, 94—4t Administrator. M*.B.McGIRU.D.S., * C® - — the people of Darlington and vicinlt-. Office over the store of Edwards ,p , s ment it Go. Jan l#.’#0-lv SPRING Sc SUMMER JMillhiery ! Latest New York Styles I A call will convince you that my goods are newest styles and lowest prices. H I, M. ApU2—3m To Lovers of Music: C ALL on C. N. Spinks, at Darhag- ton Shoe Store, and inspect line of musical goods, such as strings and trimmings for the violin, guitar, banjo and autoharp. Just received and will continue to receive monthly from Oliver DitsonCo., of New York, ail of the latest songs; also latest pub lications in sacred music. Apl2—2m Will pay for three of the best weekly newspapers in the country for one year, TheMyMCin, Tie Sentient Sliwter, Tie Migtoi lev:. These three papers will supply all the news. County, State and National, tiiat one needs to keep fully 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 in all; now they can be had by leaving at Thk Dar lington Nkw.s office the small sum of Manulacturers —OF— Doors, Sash, Elinas, XiAOTTLDIN'OS —AND - Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, S. 0. April, 2q 18P8-1 Private Board House, Pleasantly situated near and between lines of Street Cars. Mrs. Amanda Davis, Corner Meeting and Hudson Streets, Opp. Citadel Academy, CHARLESTON, - - - S. C. Mch 29—4m Spring has Come! And so has ray stock of w ms i I am ready to wait upon my friends and patrons and the on the west Square. side t my i of P ublic Latest & Newest of Everything tW No trouble to show you goods. Call and examine my stock. M. J. BYRD. Mch 22 to Jul 1. TO THE FMMEHS OF The Pee Dee Section: 100 Tons AGRICULTURAL LIME, fresh from the kiln. Also a full supply oi DISSOLVED BONE, ACID PHOSPHATE and ASH ELEMENT for pea crop. WHNTED. Five hundred tons SOUND COTTON SEED by May 21f If you have seed left over from planting and will deliver them us by the above date we will exchange Cotton Seed Meal or Fe tilizer or pay you the cash for them. \\ e would call your attention to the analysis of our Fe lizers as made by Clemson Agricultural College and the No Carolina Experimental Station on grades manufactured this £ son, showing each brand above our guarantee. PEE DEE FERTILIZER: Analysis guaranteed - Analysis Clemson A. C. - Analysis N. C. Ex. Station ACID PHOSPHATE: Analysis guaranteed - Analysis Clermon A. C. - Analysis N. 0. Ex. Station DISSOLVED BONE: Analysis guaranteed - Analysis Clemson A. C. - Availablk Phos. Acid. Per Cent. Ammonia PerCent.' Potash. P*r Cent. 8.00 2.50 1.00 8.93 2.81 1.32 9.14 2.60 1.03 10.00 1.00 - 12.27 1.34 11.86 1.45 12.00 - 13.14 Respectfully, Higtm Plospbate Company. May 3—3t.