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Darlington |lrirs. ) DBLTRHKD KVKKY Thi kSDAY MoHMsa. made toward getting a modest museum. Most of the mineral specimens were kindly supplied by Mr. Glenn from collections made by himself. Contributions of specimens, either scientific or historical, will be gratefully received. Our stock of apparatus has had a valuable addition in the shape of several maps of the U. S. t oast Survey, which may be made quite helpful in the ad- One Square first inxertion fl-Wvanced study of Geography. One Square second insertion 50 There were obtained mainly flENRV J, Thompson, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annmi) In Advance; 50 cents for fi months; 25 cents for 8 months. Advertislnff Rates; ,.50 through the court™, ot n[.on the most reasonable terms. Graded Schools Report. Darlington, 8. C., Sept. 12, ’!i4. Hy order of the Board of Trustees of the School District of the Town of Darlington the following report for the session of 1893 94 is published. R. W Boyd, Chainnan, C. B. Edwards, Sect’y. and Treas. To the Board of Trustees of the School District of the Toicn of Darlington, Gentlemen: 1 respectfully submit the fol lowing report for the school- year 1893 94: The attendance of teachers for the sessiou has been us fol lows : Hi <> & l=*S d . i c 5 >» * ! ^ i rw- C> . X , "13=-''-14’? ?: i C * r i- i: — .*£ X s < i< i 0) 1 H1 Sr. John’s. Miss Ashley.... 2 5 2-5 1 ! 0 0 Miss Falls o o i 0 0 Mi-s Johnson .. * * (l 1 0 0 Miss (,’oit 0 1 j 0 0 Miss Jotmston.. 0 0 0 1 » Miss MeLeiin.... 0 itto Miss Withers... 0 o o n 1.. (\ Glenn 0 o n o P. Wardktw 7 7 i i :t i o Mayo. 0 3 10 0 Miss Gibbex... 0 4 'a I i 1 o Miss DeWees... 0 4 2 t li 0 T. L. Cottin.... 2 2 0 1 o I 0 Noth—Who-e there arc two num ber* in a column, the one on the right denotes ‘’excused ahsem-ex.” The total number of pupils entitled to the benefit of the state two mill tax, as reported to the County School Commis sioner for the first five months, was: White; Male, 163;Female, 159; Total 822. Colored; Male, 144; Female, 166; Total 310. The numbers of pupils re muining in school at the close of the session were: White, 281 vs. 267 last year. Colored, 211 vs. 210 last year. Although both schools began this sessiou wiih numbers small er than those of the preceding session. The average attendance for the session was: white, 288.9 against 289.5 in 1892-’93; color ed, 205.3 against 211.3 in 1892 '93. Both schools suffered severe losses in numbers on account of the hard times. The amount of tuition and contingent fees collected uud turned over to the Treasurer during the year was $1505 43. On the whole, Ibis has been the most satisfactory year in the history of the schools. The increase in the teaching force at St. John’s has enabled us for the first time to give each of the grades the attention that it has needed. The addition to the building has largely done away with the excessive crowding and the ceaseless shifting of classes—two of the most power ful enemies of good order. No other year has bet'll so nearly free from the harassing inter ference with work by sickness of teachers. Our enlarged lib rary has been a strong help in several ways. The result of these and of other causes is that the average of our achievement in discipline and in scholarship is higher than ever before. This is not saying, however, that there is not much, very much, still needing great improve ment. Mayo School is still sadly in need of another room and an other teacher. The teachers are struggling to overcome their disadvantages, but until these are remedied, it will be impos sible not only to provide for all that ought to he in school, hut even to get first rate results with those who are admitted. St. John’s library has been considerably increased during the year sentative McLaurin ami Senator Irby. The Mayo library has increas ed, and its accommodations are very much better—thanks to Principal Cotlin. This zealous officer, getting from the Board merely its permission, and him self taking entire responsibility for cost, converted one end of the girls’ piazza into a neat room for library and museum. Part of this work was done with his own hands. By his enterprise hnd quickness he se cured a fine collection of miner- alogical specimens from the Smithsonian Institute—not an easy feat. There is one evil to which I will ask your attention, tho' its remedy may be beyond the power of the Board. The age of admission is so low that many children come to school too young. They either meet, at the start, with almost twice the difficulty that would be experi enced a year or two later, or, getting on fast enough for a while,come,afteru few sessions, to classics and subjects which are much too high for them, for lack, not of thorough prepara tion in lower classes, but of that mental development which conies only with years. The ideal remedy would be to have a kindergarten for the youngest but such a luxury will probably be beyond our reach for some years. Meanwhile it is very important that we h a v e in school (as nearly us can be) on ly those who are ready to do real school work. I think the most promising plan would be to investigate whether, with the existing state law, our district could adopt, as the miuiuiutn age of admission, 7 years in stead of 6. Respectfully submitted, Patterson Wakdlaw, Superintendent. June 8, 1894. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. New Store, New Slices, BASK OF DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON, S. C., Shoes until you can’t rest! Shoes for Men. Shoes for Boys. Shoes for Ladies. Shoes for Misses. Shoes for Children. ALL STYLES, ALL GRADES. AND AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND MOST COM PLETE STOCK THAT WE HAVE EVER CARRIED, AND REQUEST AN INSPECTION OF THE SAME WHEN YOU ARE IN NEED OF NICE FOOT-WA^E. WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF UMBRELLAS. TRUNKS, VALISES, WALKING-CANES AND 8HOE- T ’IND INGS AND YOUNG BROS’. CELEBRATED HATS. ft? ft E DARLINGTON Ml Capital, — — $100,000 Sl'KI'LUS AND UNPIVI- pkd PRiUO**^— $45,973.80 DIRECTORS:; W.C. Coker, J. L Coker, U. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. R. Melver, A. Nachman, Bright WilliauiKon. Transacts a General Banking Business. Siiirings~£kpa*bn'cn t. I.A« lau:.s. R. W ilOYD. GKO. W. BROWN BOYD & BROWN- Attorneys and Connselors at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. 1>A HUSO TUS XI. /]., A (\ PROMPT I’EIISOS-.L ATIliXIloK 10 ALL BUBISESS. WOODS. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. In ;erest allowed at rate of 6 per cent, per annum from date of deposit—payable quarterly on the first day of January, April, July and October. For farther information ap ply at the Bank. WOODS 5c MILLING. PROPRIETORS Aeconnts in both Depart meins solicited and will be given careful attention. T. II. SPAIN OODS&SPAIN, (Fuccessor* to Ward & Woods,) Attc rneys & Couiis&llors at Law. Offices formerly occupied by Bank of Ward <fe Woods, over Darlington. Piactisc in State and Federal Con;: s. Prompt personal atten tion to all business. ♦ a. W. DaRGAX. H. T. TUOliPSuK. DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashier. Dee. 81—tf Offers hi- prolex-iouai xe, vie ns * the people id Dariiiiicton and vici j '.y Office o'-r tl r -toreot Edward*.» • ment & ‘ Jan 19.'80—57 WELSH HLCK HIGH SCHOOL HARTSViLLE, Darlington Co., 8. C. F OUNDED by the Welsh Neck Baptist Asvociation to furnish FINANCIAL STATEMENT of the Board of Trustees of the School District of the Town of Darlington, Session 1893 94. RECEIPTS. On hand at last report $ 87 20 Borrowed 1,81)0 00 Special Tux 4,332 26 Two Mills and Poll Tax 1,201 50 < outingent and Tuition Fees 1.505 48 $0,016 89 DISBURSEMENTS. Teachers’ Salaries $5,888 41 General Expenses 408 04 Bor rawed money paid 1,500 00 Interest 89 42 Part debt, on Bonds l,0i)0 00 Balance on band 52 $9,016 80 Bucklen’t 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 per box. For sale at Willcox & Go’s drugstore. “The Progress of Irrigation Thought in the West” is the ti tle of an admirable summing up of the proceedings of the recent Irrigation Congress at Denver, by William E. Smythe, chair man of tho national committee of that Congress, in the October Review of Reviews. Portraits of prominent leaders in the movement accompany the ar ticle. Guaranteed Cure. We authorize our advertised druggist to 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, giv ng it a fair trial, and experience no benefit, you may Already, howovvr',' return the bottle and have your we are beguiling to feel thei ,none y refunded. We could need of more means. I think ,,0 t make this offer did we not the library lias been used more know that Dr. King’s New Dis- Ihisyear than ever befoie; and covei y could be relied _ on. It iiot only ha* the amount of read-J ,,ever disappoints. Trial bot- iug increased, but there lias also I tie* free at Willcox Sc Co’s drug been a steady growth of taste' b f°re. Large size 5i)c. and $1.00. for the higher class of reading. I -«——•* This does not mean that on | ever brought to Darlington, and for that reason, can sell it to you at the Lowest Market Prices COffiU. & co. * F URN1TURE* F U R N T F SI E BAUD l SMOOT Have everything and anything you want in this line, and offer them at the LOWEST BOTTOM PRICES. F F R N 1 T U R E F FRNITFRE Rftahlifhed 1858. Re Established 1889, pupils are becoming precocious | and reading books beyond their years. We have qo wish to make the children grow old ra pidly. But there are classics lor young readers as well as for' old, and we find that these are called for and enjoyed b A an in creasing pioponiou of our pu pils." At St. John’s a neat cabinet ha* been put up and a fair start When "Baby v.’qa sick, wo her raf-torfa. Whi;n kLo wEJt it Child, Kim crtotl for CtiutorUk. When she* boeOCW Stlaa, tho chin# to C-osUiria. When she ha«l CMldrou, she gaveUiem v astoria. ^ tp vom hack Acnn*, r*i uro oU worn out. really good tor noth- tog, it U jr&aerul dedSlftf. Try nuoirn'b inoxr mitt era. It *tU cure yuu, cleunse your liver, anti girt a good aupeuta. Bowles&Son, Painters. Converse College FOR WOMEN. SFJXETA.XSTB-CrilO, S. O- 1,021 feet above sea level. 26 officer* and teachers, each a siH-eialist 251 students. Thorough Classical, Scientific, English and Elective Courses 150 Music students. Five Graduate Artists In Music Faculty, Dr Peters Dlrec- Dcporjnientsof Art, Elocution, Physical Culture, Commerical Course; Physical, Chemical, Botanical ]*atH>nitoriea; Library and Headinir Table* Gymnasium. Buildings cost $105,000, and fire protected. Rooms furnished and carpeted. Hot and I old Baths. Best sanitation. Campus 50 acres. As H iirn Mtitiiii irtor rxr N«• svlu s*k{r-x , 1 ass , 1't. * high education fur boys ami gi lsat the lowest i»osF : ble cost. Seven ooinpi tent imUrt’ctor* Courses in Et-glMi.Ueiuian, French. Latin, Greek. M- tlicmntics. Book keeping, Telegraphy, T) ;>«-writ lug. etc. Special attention given to Music. Session begins Sepiember 17th., 1894. For prospectus ard all particulars ad dress A. POINLEXTER TAYLOR Jul 26—3mo Principal To Our Customers Dee Section: of the Pei We have decided here after to conduct our business iu 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 contusion as in the past imder a differ ent system. To renponsiMe and honorable biyers 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. GIBIES, JR., & CO., COLUMBIA, S. C. Dec28—ly Tax Notice. Treasurer s Okkkk, 1 Darlinoton, S. O.. »■ pi. 15, '94 j High Standing of Scholarship and a* Thorough"Cour*a'of‘smdy^as for Mein of all denomination* admitted without cl Daughters of minieter* „ tuitiou. Bend for Catalogue to B. F. WILSON, !’! evident! ^ fM^HE Treasurer’s books 'em be | opeu for collet tun, of State, county, school ai». specl.-.l end po'l taxes of the county for present 18!'3 4 fiscal year from Oct 15th, o Decem ber 31st, 1894, w iLuul penaitv m ac cordance with law exit'!-tingThanks- gblngday, elec I on day and Christ mas holiday. I will attend i.i — or by deputy places and dates named below. The office at Darlington C. H. will not be open on days 1 am visiting country precincts. Taxpayers will please ob serve this. Will be at Stokes Bridge, Tuesday, Oct. 16th. Ashland, Wednesday, Oct. 17th. Hartsville, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18th. end 19th. Cypress, Tuesday, Oct. ?8rd. 1-atnnr, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 24th, and 25th. High i»ill, Friday, Oct. 26th Antioch, Tuesday, Oct. 80th. Philadelphia, Wednesday Oct. 31st, Mechaiiicsville. Thursday, Nov. 1st. Lydia, Wednesday, Nov. 7th. Leavensworth, Thursday. Nov,8tb. Jasper, Friday, >ov. 9th Society Hill, Monday and Tuesday. Nov. 12th and 18ih. Darlington, October 15, 20,22, 27,29, November 2, 8, 5, 14 to December 81 Inclusive Books will close at 2 P. M. on Sat urdays, and on last days at precincts where two days are given, Tax payers take due notice. L*vy for State purposes, 5 mills. ].evy for County purposes, 8 mills. Le.y for Constitutional Schools, 2 mills. Levy for Graded Schools, 4 mills- Levy for interest on bonds Grad ed Schools, 4 mill. Levy for all County purposes out side Graded Schools, 10 mills. I<evy for ail purposes in Graded Schools, 44 mills I^vy for all purposes in County, 144 mills. Poll tax, $t „ , J. E. BASS, Sept 18—4t Treasurer, D Office in Darlington Guards’ Armory building, lower floor. Darlington. S. C II. L. J>A!?GAN, AUorr.oy at Law. Darlington, S. C. Office opposite Court House. (i. S. IIMEIi & Manulacturers • —OF— Doors, Sash, Dimas, IVLOXTLXDITq-a-S —AND- Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, S. C. April, 2o 18! 8-1 SPECIALTIES; RLiAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, and COMMERCIAL LAW. 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Without injurious medication. “For several yearr I have recommended your ‘Castoria,’ and shall always continue to do so os It has Invariably produced f " results.’* Ewwi* F. Pxudkc, M. r>., 126th Street and ?th Are., New York Tty. Tns Cnrant Onwr/ vr, 77 Kcnasr R-nutwr, Now Yoax ClTT T HE twenty seven’ll cailegrate year of ihe Institute begins Septejulx r l!lh. 1824 With its full corps of efficient teachers, and its high curriculum, it offers advantages for the education of young women second to no college in the State, it is the purpose of the facultv that the Institute shall grow In efficiency as it grow* in years nud thus commend itself to wh i all have daughters to educate. For term- and particulars address H. FRANK W1LS ( *N, Sumter, S. C., President. I Bice, Rice, Rice. W E solicit consignments of ROUGH RTE in any quan tity. Ail cousiirnments milled and reshipped or su!d promptly. Rates moderate TV F.ST POT NT MI f.L CO., Sept. 27—2mo. Lim.ii-ton, S. C. WSofiLT ^L. IDOTjUi^Tt WIToXi BTT'ST" AT THE STORE OF BRUNSON, LUNN & 20 Yards Good Standard Calico; 20 Yard* Good Checked Homespun; 20 Yards 36 Inch Sea Island Hoiuotpiin;- 15 Yards 36 Inch Heavy Homespun; 8 Yards Good Pants Cloth; 4 Yards 36 Inch All Wool Flannol D.ess Goods; 2 Dozen Spools of Thread; 100 Balls ^Sewing Cotton; 1 Pair of Lady’s Shoes; 1 Suit Boy’s Clothes; 1 Dress Hat for a Man; 40 Pounds of Good Flour; G Pounds (rood Rio Coffee and many other things too numerous to mention. Sit; itto i call fit anjlIiEg yti mat; ikj fill salt yoi loti as to