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<£hf Sarlinulon llnvu. P0BU8HK0 Evkrt Thi rsdai Morkiko. ^Irnrv J, Jhompson, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum In Advance; 50 cents fur 8 months; cents for 8 mouths. Advertisint; Rates: One Square first insertion |1.00 One Square second insertion 50 Every subsequent insertion 50 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. DEFENDING THE BOYCOTT. We regret the necessity which has arisen for the publication of two communications relating to the subject of the Cypress reso lutions. We have always re garded these resolutions as un fortunate, and while we felt it our upleasant duty to comment upon them as we did while they were a living issue, now that they have become a dead and well nigh forgotten one, wo would much prefer not to have to stir them up again. Still, a refusal to give Mr. Northcutt the space for which lie so po litely asks, might, not unnatur ally, be misconstrued by him, so our readers have his letter in this issue, as well as one signed by Mr. J. W. DuBose and Mr. P. A. Saverance, two leading Reformers of the Cypress neigh borhood. What Mr. Northcutt means by our having “knifed" his resolu tions, we know not—we copied them literally from the Colum bia lie/jister. If he means that we criticised them severely, he must remember that heroic treatment was necessary under the circumstances; the resolu tions themselves were so very severe that alongside of them our criticism was mildness it self. Mr. Northcutt taunts us with being a “penitent”—a taunt which probably owes its origin to our recent statement to the effect that many of us on both sides have made mistakes. If Mr. Northcutt has made any mistakes he does not say so. We regret that ho seems to fall so far short of appreciating the motives which prompted us to take the position w r e did. The Darlington News is a “peni tent” in so far as it believes that harm has been done by too warm a discussion of political issues on every hand. As for for the political position which it has always occupied, it has nothing to regret. While deci ded and outspoken in our oppo sition to Governor Tillman and his methods, we are willing for the public to determine whether or not that opposition has been conducted in a conser vative spirit. To attempt to reply to Mr, Northcutt’s strictures on the town in regard to the recent “insurrection,” the responsi bility for which he lays upon this community, would be to follow him into a discussion which we refrained from enter ing upon when blood had been freshly spilled, and when a feel ing of indignation was strong upon us. If we were able to ex ercise self-control then, we are certainly not going to allow our selves to be drawn into ssch a discussion now by Mr. Northcutt or anybody else, however much we might be temped to reply to him. We are content to leave the people of Darlington Coun ty to judge, without further comment from us, whether the criticism that “on one side we •ry peace, moderation, and on the other pour out gall,” is a just one; as to whether “said resolutions will not do any harm to the good name of South Carolina ;” as to what was the real intention of the Cypress Alliance in passing them at all; as to whether any of the re sponsibility for “homes being saddened” rests either upon The Darlington News or its editor. As to our claim that “there are good citizens of Cy press of the Reform faith who do not endorse the sentiments expressed, the correctness of which claim Mr. Northcutt seems somewhat disposed to challenge, we would respect fully refer him to the communi cation from Messrs. J. W. Du Bose and P. A. Saverance pub lished in this issue. We had hoped that the Cy press resolutions were pass ed, as such resolutions often ure at public meetings, without due consideration having been given to their full import, and that subsequent reflection might serve to mitigate the rigor of their expression, in the minds, at least, of the authors of the document. It is disappointing to learn tnat such is not the case, and that, on the contrary, there are those who stand ready to defend it. THE APPROACHING CAMPAIGN. What a pity this is an elec tion year! If the rest of the peo ple of the State are anything like those living in Darlington County, there has been enough intense political feeling crow’d- ed uninterruptedly into the last two or three years to give them a surfeit of the subject. And yet, here is another campaign full upon us which is probably destined to be one of the warmest and most decicfedly unpleasant that the State has ever known! Old wounds scarcely healed wiil be reopened, abuse and recrim ination will be begun anew, but with ten-fold intensity, and in creased bitterness will be engen dered. Fortunately there is very little probability of the old ghost of a Republican party, long since dead, reappering on the scene to increase the exist ing complications, so that the situation, as has been the case for some years, will still be sim plified by that much, at least. That it will be simplied still further by the non inteference of the Anti-Tillmanites will also be the case to judge from the present outlook. They take verj little interest in the chief of all the political contests soon to engage the attention of the voters of the State, namely, the race between Butler and Till man for the United States Sen ate, and as far as the contests for the vai ious State offices are concered, the Anti-Tillmanites bid fair to be little more than mere “lookers-on”. They will doubtless vote for Butler when the time comes, but unless all signs fail, there will be precious ftw of them to do any “halloo ing” for him. Standing as we do face to face with this great politicial struggle which is soon to be up on us, it behooves every thought ful citizen of Darlington coun ty, and of the State, to survey the field calmly while there is yet time to do so, to thoroughly analyze the situation and deter mine upon the proper course for him to pursue in the premises. It behooves him, if he loves his State and holds her interests above everything else, (as is the case, we firmly believe, with three-fourths of her citizens, whether they be Tillmanites or “Anti’s”), to exercise the most exalted spirit of patriotism, to cultivate self-control and for bearance, and to treat with re spect those who may honestly differ with him. By such a course, and such acourse alone, is it possible to save the State from lapsing still further down into the unenviable position it now occupies in the eyes of the whole country. By such a course alone can peace and pros perity be restored in our midst. The office-seekers and politic ians may wrangle and fight—the demagogues may shout them selves hoarse upon the hustings in their efforts to keep up the strife aud increase the bitter ness which are the means of furnishing them with a liveli hood,— but it rests with the masses to show to the world by the time the campaign of 1894 has ended that South Carolina is again the proud State she once was, and we have an abid- j ing faith that they will do it. | We may not get our best men j to fill the office, and we fear ■ that we will not unless there is j a decided improvement in the j “timber” of the candidates of fered for our suffrages, but we can at least afford bright pro mise for the future if the voters : see to it that the campaign is conducted on the plane indica ted. We extend “the right hand of ’fellowship” to Messrs. J. W. DuBose and P. A. Severance. Since they are Reformers, doubtless they and The News are as far apart as the antipodes in their estimates of Govorner Tillman. Notwithstanding that fact, however, it would ap pear (strange though it may be) that both of these gentlemen are more nearly in accord with The News than they are with those who are responsible for the Cy press resolutions. As we have had occasion to remark before, the strongest hope for the future of the State is for the conserve, tive men of both factions to meet on some common ground. Of course, both sides will have to yield something, however conservative they may be, but this we believe they will gladly do for the consummation of so laudible an end. Mr. Childs, the chairman of the State Prohibition Executive Committee, says in his address to the Democratic voters of the State which was published re cently that the demand made by his party for prohibition in South Carolina was a “heartfelt expression of truth and sober ness.” Under the circum stances, might not this have been taken for granted, at least as far as the “soberness” part of it is concerned? SPRING Sc SUMMER Millinery! Latest New York Styles 1 A call will convince you that my goods are newest styles and lowest prices. MISS L. ApIlS—8m ATTENTION! We beg to call the attention of the people of Darlington and surrounding country to the fact that our stock of Spring & Summer Goods is complete. Especial attention is called to our line of Ladies’ Wash Dress Goods. BLACK ORGANDIES, Plain and Fancy; DIMITIES, DOTTED SWISS, Etc. Large line of Staple Dry Goods At all seasons of the year. The following lines are also worthy of your notice: READY-MADE CLOTHING for Men, Boys and Children, Hats. Shoes and Groceries. We solicit your patronage and promise to do as well for you as any house in Darlington county. Respectfully, BRUNSON, LUNN & CO BANK OF DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON, 8. C., Capital, — — $100,000 Surplus and Undivi ded Profits, — $45,973.80 DIRECTORS W. C. Coker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. R. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson. Transacts a General Banking Business. Savings Department, Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Interest allowed at rate of 5 per cent, per annum from date of deposit—payable quarterly on the first day of January, April, July and October. For further information ap ply at the Bank. Accounts in both Depart ments solicited and will be given careful attention. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashier. Dee. 81—tf New and Complete LINK OF- Spring liiuty JUST ARRIVED. I eccnpy the store next to Norment & Co’s, on the east side of the Square, (fonnerly occupied by Mrs. Rotholx,) where 1 will be pleased to serve the ladies of Darlington and vicinity. Call and examine my stock of Spring Millinery and Novelties, as it will give me pleasure to show them to you. Yours for a pretty Spring Hat, MISS MAGGIE JONES. Mch22—4 m Town Ordinance. Council Chambbr, ) Darlington, S. C., 13 May 1834. J Ordinance No Prohibiting the sale of Liquors: Be it ordered and ordained, that any person or persons who shall, on and after the 31 day of May, A. D„ 1834, sell or barter any spirituous or malt liquors, wine or cider, or intoxi cating drinks of any kind within the corporate limits of the Town of Dar lington, S. C., shall be punished for each and every offence by fine of not less than $35 or by imprisonment for not less than thirty days or by both in the discretion of the Mayor. By order Town Council, W..F. DARGAN, J. W. EVANS, Mayor. Clerk. May 17—8t. J.D. BAIRD “The Furniture Men” Has a large and varied stock of Fancy MHTTING AT 15°, 20°, 25° & 30° A YARD. The latest thing out is our Matting Rugs. 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— 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. DavttngUm Shoe Store, Woods <fc Milling, Prop’s April 12— Eftablxjhed 1S58. Re Established 1889. BOWLES, Painter. the J Final Notice. OTICE is hereby given that 1 have filed my final return in Judge of Probate's office, as ad ministrator of the estate of James H. Hogg, deceased, and wiil apply on the 3th day of June, for letters dismis- •orjr. J. W. DAVIS. lay 10—4t. Administrator. 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 33—4m j Notice. LL PERSONS HAVING CLAIi against the United States .’erLonal Property captured or con cated by the Federal Army durl the i. War will find it to their tercet to correspond concerning ( same with SMYTHE A LEE, Ls yers, 7 and 3 Broad street Chari ton, 8. C. May 24—8t. I F 't'OK isJOU^ ct Tl\.Zn\ pcJpyr^d- ^ Job Off ice Castoria U Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infanta and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substunce. 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 Mothers Friend. Castoria. “Castoria is so well adapted to children that I recommend it as superior to any prescription known to me.” H. A. Archer, M. D., Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y. “ The use of ‘ Castoria * is so universal and its merits so well known that it bln‘ms a work of supfe.’onigation to endorse it. Few are the intelligent families who do not keep Castoria within easy reach.” Carlos Mabtth, D. D., New York City. Castoria. Castoria cures Colic, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoja, Eructation, Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dl* gertion, 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., 325th Street and 7th Ave., New York City. The Centaur Comp/ vy, 77 Murray Strkkt, New Yore City mmnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn 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., & CO., COLUMBIA, S. C. Dec28-ly G, S. HAGKIlR & SOft, Manufacturers —OF— Doors, Sash, Blums, MOTJLDXISrGIS —AND- Building Material, ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, 8. 0. April, 2q 1883—1 LAW CARDS. a. W. BOYD. GKO. W. BROWN BOYD & BROWN- Attorneys and Counselors at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. H., S C. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. E. O WOODS. T. a. SPAIN WOODS & SPA IN, (Successors to Ward A Woods,) Attorneysd 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. G. W. DARGAN. H. T. THOMPSON. DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorney* at Law, Office in Darlington Guards’ Armory building, lower floor. DarUntHon, S. C' ( STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.* County of Darlington. Court of Common Pleas. The Bank of Darlington, Plaintiff, Against (’. 8. Nettles. J. E. Nettles, The Bank of Timmonsville, a cor poration duly chartered and doing business under the laws of South Carolina, C. B. Edwards, H. A. Ed wards and J. L. Coker, copartners under the firm name of Edwards & Co., Thomas R. McGahan, Andrew S. Brown, Robt. P. Evans, and JamesDillingham, copartners under the firm name of McGahan, Brown & Evans, The Bank of Cheraw, a corporation duly chartered and do ing business under the laws of South Caroliua, A. Nachman, R. W. Boyd, Greenville Savings Bank, a corpo ration duly chartered and doing business under the laws of South Carolina. West Publishing Co. a corporation duly chartered and do ing business under the laws of the state of Minnesota, and Bollman Bros. Co, a corporation duly char tered and doing business under the laws of the State of South Caro lina, defendants. Copy Summons. For Relief. (Com plaint not served.) To the Defendants C. S. Nettles, J. E. Nettles, The Bank of Timmonsville, C. B. Edwards, H. A. Edwards, J. L. Coker, Thomas R. McGahan, Andrew 8 Brown, Robt. P. Evans, James Dillingham, The Bank of Cheraw, A. Nachman, R. ,W. Boyd, Greenville Savings Bank, West Publishing Co., and Bollman Bros. Co.: You are hereby summoned and re quired to answer the complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office at Darlington Court House within twenty days after the service hereof exclusive of the day of such service; aud if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated May 11th. A. D. 1894. W. F. DARGAN, Plaintiff’s Attorney. To the Defendants, J. E. Nettles and West Publishing Co.: Take Notice, That the Complaint in this action lias been duly tiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Darlington County at Darlington, 8. C. on the 12th day of May A. D. 1894. W F. DARGAN, Plaintiff's Attorney. May 17—6t. $2.- Will pay for three of the best weekly newspapers in the country for one year, * » • • • • • «*e~e~'e"T «~e « « «~V i ^ ~u % eT* •_••••• »»«»»« 'T~T~* «. » » • • • • • • MeeklyM Cow, Tit Mn tuilmk, It! Migtoi lews. • • • « ? » ■ • • • • • • • • e' e H » e i •_* _* tTTj.i~>T V~« i a » W These three papers will supply all the news, Conntr, State and National, that 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 |6 in all; now they can be had by leaving at Thb Dar lington Nkws office the small sum of Great Bargains IN Sev/ing Machines, Some of them almost as good as new, are now offered at the Darlington Guards’ Armory building by DAR GAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys for the White Sewing Machine Co. J18tf 45 for Rent. WRE8IRABLE four-room cottage in mF East Darlington for rent. Ap ply to DARGAN A THOMPSON'