Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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$hf farlingfon Jfirs. Published Evkrt Thcrsdat UORSIXU. ^(bnrt J Jmohpbon, EDITOR AXD PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 P«r Annum in Advance 60 eenU for 6 moothr: 85 eenu for 0 month*. Advertising Rates: One Square first insertion f 1.00 One Square second insertion 50 Every subsequent insertion. 50 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. are, however, in our eeti'na tion, even worse things than that that could happen to us,, so that, in yielding to what may seem like despotism, and in agreeing to accept any honor able compromise, we are mak ing our individual feelings sub ordinate themselves to the spir it of patriotism that should an imate the breast of every true South Carolinian. TILLMAN AND “THE FORTY." As we have had occasion to remark before, of the several schemes that have been devised for bringing the white people of the State together, that propos ed by Senator Tillman and Gov ernor Evans is the one that ap peals most to our judgment, not because of any particular ad miration that we have for the originators of it, but because we know that Tillman is the only man in the State that is able to “deliver the goods’’ for his side. Such is the esteem in which he is held by his admirers that it is only necessary for him to say to them “Do this!”, and they do it. The Irby bolt will amount to nothing. As we said in our issue of June 7, 1894, re ferring to an attack which the Columbia Register was making at that time upon Senator Irny: The RtgisUr may rail ax much ax It ple&aex at Senator Irby—It cannot hurt him a* long as he and Oovemer Tillman remain together, and should anyth ing e ver occur to create a breach between thexe two chieftainx, it will not require the xervices of the Rtgin- ter to relegate the junior Senator to the obeeurity from wheace he xo sud denly and so surprisingly sprung. The movement that originat ed with “the Forty” will never amount to anything itself, though, as has been well said, they are entitled to the credit of having “blazed the way” for us to arrive at a settlement of our differences. Personally, w e would much prefer following their lead than that of Senator Tillman and Governor Evans, but “the Forty” have not enough political influence to carry their project through. The truth of the matter is that nothing on that side of the poli- ticial camp can stand up against the influence of its chief. Any thing that comes in conflict with that must go down. Till man is not favorable to the scheme of “the Forty”: in fact, it was for the purpose of fore stalling their movement that he started out on his present line, and they will, in the end, have to come in under the plan he has formulated, or they will find themselves “left out in the cold” with their “peace and harmony” ideas. We believe that nine-tenths of the anti-Tillmanites in this section are in favor of a com promise of some kind, but there are very, very few of them who Want to accept the one offered by Tillman. In this, they are, w believe, influenced more or —lo-<t-by the fact that the scheme was evolved from his brain. While it is certainly very un popular just at this time, and we experiences rather lonesome feeling in advocating it, we be lieve, for the reasons we have given, that it is the only plan of compromise presented so far that gives any promise of meet ing with success. A combin ation between the anti-Tillman ites and “the Forty” would be no compromise at all: that would still necessitate a fight with Tillman, who holds the key to the entire situation. So those of onr side who are opposed to the Tillman plan, but who are willing to accept the one offered by “the Forty,” will find in the end, no matter how they endeavor to shut their eyes to the fact, that any plan of compromise they may go into will finally be absorbed by the one which Tillman offers—that is, if the white people “get to gether” at all at this juncture, something which we have seri ous reason to doubt, though we are still hoping for the best. Senator Tillman is, of course, in no particular, an improve ment on Farmer Tillman, and it may be galling to have to sub mit to the dictation of any one man, no matter whoheis. There Fertilixer* for Tobacco, [Southern Tobacco Journal.J We are candid to confess that one drawback to the tobacco growers of the South is their failure, as a rule, to use suffici ent fertilizers to get the best re turns from their crops. During the past five years we have watched this matter closely, and find that the men who have been the most successful in to bacco growing are those who are not afraid to give their land just what it requires. Take Price, Groome, Lucas, Ricks and others of this State; Motley, Elara,&c., of Virginia; Rogers, Brunson, Whipple,&c., of South Carolina, and you wi'l find that they use fertilizers unstintingly on their lands, and largerly in consequence are the most suc cessful planters. Tobacco raising to be a suc cess must be on the intensive rather than the extens’ve scale. Small crop and fine tobacco is what pays. The slovenly tobac co growers never make ends meet because tobacco will not thrive under the management of “don’t care.” Therefore, the planter who grows a few acres, or more, whatever the size of his crop must make the land yield all that it will and of the very best. Scanty fertiliz ing won’t pay. If your acre lot needs 500 pounds of fertilizer to make it yield its best, you should not be content to put on 300 E ounds and let it suffer for the alauce. Let the planter bear this in mind, that prolifiic fer tilizing pays the best, and he is not so liable to make a mistake in his crop at the outset. Maj. Ragland, who has made a study of fertilizers for tobacco through a long series of years, has written for us some random suggestions on this all-impor tant subject which are given below: “The best time to make heavy applications to plant-bed is when the beds are being pre pared and sown and before the seeds germinate, for after ger mination the tender, diminutive plants are easily killed by too heavy applications of fertilizers. After the plants grow to the size of a gold dollar and larger they are not nearly so easily killed by fertilizers, if such are ap plied while the plants are dry.” “Domestic manures for tobac co are all much improved by composing, for the compost heap pulverizes them and puts them in the best condition pos sible to afford nourishment to the plants. Coarse, bulky, dry, unrotten manures are unsuited to tobacco, and on some soils do more harm than good, especial ly should the growing season prove dry and the soil b« natur ally thirsty.” “The component elements of fertilizers for tobacco should be adapted to the wants of the plant, the character of the soil and the class or type to be pro duced. That is they should be such as to promote the growth and development of that type, and to meet the needs of the soil in supplementing thereto what best contributes to pro duce the largest product of the finest quality.” “The elements most needed in tobacco fertilizers are: solu ble phosphoric acid, nitrogen (yielding ammonia) and potash. If planters knew the composi tion and needs of their soils, they might, then, make their own fertilizers to very great ad vantage.” Rich soils rarely produce to bacco of fine quality and high color, but of more body and larger yield, and the demand increases for tobaccos of sub stance and elasticity. The general practice of North Carolina and Virginia over the old bright belt is to use far too | little fertilizer. It is not un- ! common up North for planters to apply 800 to 1,000 pounds per acre, and harvest from 1,200 to 2,000 pounds per acre product. It is true, however, that cigar tobacco requires heavier fertili zing than bright yellow. Planters in Eastern North Carolina and in South Carolina 'are using heavier applications ! and with results decidedly bene- i ficial. And these same planters are getting ahead of planters in i the old tobacco districts, in the way of more generally using , improved varieties, newer im plements and methods, and making more money out of the business. So much for enter prise. The mode of application varies somewhat, according to the soil and quantity to be applied. When the planter decides to use jsay 450 pounds per acre, it is ! best to use 250 pounds sown broadcast and apply 200 pounds to the drill. But to get the greatest benefit fro A a fertilizer of not over 300 pounds per acre, it should be applied in the hill. But by this latter mode the land; is not improved. It becomes more and more ap parent every year that success ful, profitable tobacco planting of any class or type is based more on the intensive system or small crops of superior quality that command the highest prices. The tobacco grower who wishes to get the largest returns out of the industry in which he is en- j gaged must be a close student. He must study the quality of his land and try to determine just what his soil needs. The careful study of a little chemis try right here by the planter of > ordinary intelligence will be found to be worth dollars and : cents every time. Mr. F. If. Rogers, Jr., of South Carolina, has this to say, giving his own plan of applying com post and fertilizer: “In order to impress an im- portant fact, I repeat, prepare your tobacco lands well. It saves expense and hard work later on. As before stated, lay off rows 3 feet 4 inches apart, and sow compost in this furrow. A very desirable way is to first cover by passing over the row once with a corn coverer or double shovel; do this as soon after it is scattered as conven ient. Ten days before you are ready to plant, open the ridge with a shovel plow and sow your fertilizer. The fact of opening the ridge mixes the compost through the soil. Throw on this two furrows with turning plows. If the plants are to be set by hand make pats by striking the cen ter of the bed firmly with the back of a hoe from 2 feet 8 inches to 3 feet, according to quantity of manure used and natural fertility of the soil. The richer the land or higher the manuring, the closer the plant ing should be to avoid coarse ness.” TnyrrrtmuT'itrmt'Trtryy Furniture, Wagons, kiss, lipi, Wu, Buggy and Wagon material, for i sale, and repairing of same at JOHN SISKRON’S SHOPS; coffivCImets and Undertakers’ supplies al ways on hand at low prices. T. C. Jeffords, Jr. Sov. 15—3m. AAAAAAAAJittitittAtt.tttttttfifi We Never Let Up — UhVf CARD*. n £For the MONEY Down. We are Giving awajl Goods for What They Will Bring Not For What They Ire Worth. R. W. BOTD. 0*0. W. BROWS BOYD & BROWN- Attorneys and Ostnselors at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. /?., A C. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. T. H. SPAIN. H. T. THOMPSON. SPAIN A THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Darlington, - - - 8. C. Office! In Dxrlington Guards' Armory building, flrxt floor. Special attention given to practice in the Probate Conn. Typewriting and Copying. 1 AM prepared to attend to this claaa of work promptly and accurately, and would be glad for thove needing such xervices to call at my office over Messrs. Welling A Bonnoitt’x store. Mrs. LCCY M. NORMENT. Darlington Lodge. No. 7, Knights of Pythi as, meets on 1st and 3rd Ti ksday Evenings in each month, at Castle Hall, Florence street opposite Broad. Visit ing brothers fraternally Four Big Successes. Having the needed merit to more than make srood all the advertising claimed for them, the following four remedies have reached a phenomenal sale. Dr. King’s New Discovery, for consumption, Coughs and Colds, each bottle guaranteed—Elec tric Bitters, the great remedy for Liver, Stomach and Kid neys. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr. King's New l,ife Pills, which are a perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them and the dealer whose name is attached herewith will be glad at VV illcox & Co’s Drug Store. Suitor—“I have come to ask for your daughter, sir.” Fath er—“Take her, young man. You are the only one who ever wanted more than my daugh> ter’s hand.”—Syracuse Post. invited. S. WOLFRAM, 33JEWELER.gE AND DEALER IN Ms, Clocks, iforvan uk Djlitii U. At prices to suit the stringency of the times. tST'Spectalex to suit ‘ xll kinds uf eyes." Highest cash prices paid for old gold. Rcparlns of Watches, Clocks sod Jewelry a specialty, and satisfactory work guaranteed. Everything I sell guaranteed to be just what 1 represent it. JH-y S. WOLFRAM. ME!! Mt-ldsit-Eisuitj! FIRE IHSURAHCE A SPECIALTY. A Million Friends. A friend in p<“»d is a friend indeed, and not less than one million people have found just such a friend in Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds.—If you have never used this Great Cough Medicine, one trial will convince you that it has wonderful cura tive powers in all diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to do all that is claimed or money will be refunded. Trial bottles free at Willcox & Co’s Drug Store. Large Bottles 50c. and $1. Representing only the strong est and most reliable Compa nies, we offer special induce ments. Promptness and accuracy shall mark all the dealings of • our office. j. e. m\m & co. J. K. NORM BBT. MRS. LCCY M. SORMENT. Office over Welling & Bonnoitt’e store. Little Ethel—“Why is it wo mens is always complainin’ about the hired girl?” Little Dot—“Oh, thav’s just so folks will know they can afford to keep one.”—Good News. 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 per box. For sale at Willcox & Co’s drugstore. Miss Read—“Have you ‘Pro metheus Unbound?’ ” Miss New Clerk—“No, we do not deal in any pamphlet literature, all our books have covers on.”—Pitts burg Dispatch. READ OCR NEW SERIAL, The Sign of •OThe Four BY DR. A. CONAN DOYLE. It is not to be wondered at that Ayer’s Pills are in such universal demand. For the cure of constipation, biliousness, or any other complaint needing a laxative, these pills are unsur passed. They are sugar-coated, easy to take, and every dose is effective. Miss Pert—“Is Miss Strait I^ace circumspect?” MissCaus- i tic—“Circumspect! Why, she won’t accompany a young man on the piano without a chape- i ton."—Philadelphia Inquirer. No doubt you have heard of Dr. Conan Doyle and his wonderful Sherlock Holmes Stories Dr. Doyle’s recent visit to America, and the great fame of all his stories render this one doubly interesting. READ IT WITHOUT fflll I LOOK 0UTF0R"NUMBER ONE.” 50 cents on the Dollar is our manner of Buy- f ing this Spring, let that be yours too. 5)OUR BARGAINS REACH EVERYWHERE. 1 NEW SPRING BARGAINS. They benefit everybody. They multiply in number and increase in value. See our itMcCALL & BURCH. G-vtSS?^ WE ARE NOW OPENING UP OUR NEW (SPRING | K. L.. DARGAN, Attorney at Law. Darlington, S. C. Office opposite Court House. SPECIALTIES; REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, and COMMERCIAL LAW. K. 0. WOODS. ROUERT MACFARLAS WOODS k MACFARLAH. (Successors to Woods & Spain.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Darlington, S. C. Offices over The Bank of Darlington Jan 10—lv. Brokers and Real Estate Agents. T HE snbseribera, having entered into a co partnership as Real EstateAgentsandstock-brokers, under the firm name of Ward & Michie, Yieg to inform the public that they are now jirepared to act as agent* for parties wishing to buy or sell Real es tate, stocks, &c.. and that any busi ness entrusted to their care shall have their best personal attention. Twelve Building Lots, lately the FTinn property, fourof them on Broad Street: see Plat. To be sold a reason able prices. Valuable farms In Florence and Darlington Counties for sale or to let, further particulars on application. For Salk, Bank of Darlington Stock, People's Bank Stock and Stock of the Darlington Manufacturing Co. Prices on application. WARD * MICHIE. Which We Intend Selling CHEAP! TOBACCO GROWERS, w can pi w PLANT*BED COVERING t™ as; a lev lot ins! nail. Brunson, Lnnn £ Co. ii “.THE LARGEST FURNITURE HOUSE.: 1 IJSr THEE FEE DEE SEOTIOHST. © OUR PRICES are under the larger markets. @ OUR LINE OF Miigi, M, Oil IM, Mv Ms, Mr d TiM Sets 18 COMPLETE. All we ask is that jou get onr prices before buying. We will save you money. We control and manufacture exclusively the Baird Locked Arm Bed Spring.' Bny them for comfort, health and economy. Made in any size. We call special attention to our line of M AND BABY CARRIAGES. OUR STOCK IS LARGE, AND YOU CAN GET JUST WHAT YOU WANT, Remember: we frame pictures in any style moulding. We will make this a special feature of our business this summer. We want your trade, and shall do all we can to command it. HAIL ORDERS RECE1YC CAREFUL AXD PROMPT TTENTION. J. D. BHIRD i i IIMlifi & Manufacturers -OF— Doors, Sash, Blinds, JS/TOTTLErN-QS —AND - Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1841. CHARLESTON, S. 0. April, 20 1898—ly So Simple. Nine timet out of ten whenwe are out of sorts our trou bles can be removed by that re liable old medicine, I Brown’s Iron Bitters, which for more than ao year has been curing many peopI< of Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Ma laria, Impure Blood, Neural , Heada " ♦ gia, Headache, Liver and Kid THE FURNITURE MAN.” GOGGESHALL & CD. TO THE FRONT! Y rv 4-» SPECIALTIES: kttcy ©metrics. |finc ©luua. t X + TRY GOGGESHALL A CO.’S Ml -WW.T VV-V-TA A,, < Y ♦ . . «• 1 PATENT FLOUR, IT $3.50 PER RARREl. A GREAT BARGAIN. •s? SPECIAL PRICES on large lots. f ff f 1'ff I I ffff ■H'f f f f f < 'H-M-H 4 .pff f ft. H -H H"lf f ff.. HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS. HEAVY GROCERIES. GOGGESHALL <fc CO. combination of iron, the great strength-giver, with selected vegetable remedies of true value that makes Brown’s Iron Bitters so good for strengthen ing and purifying the system. It is specially good for women and children—it makes them strong and rosy. Brown's Iron Bittrrs It pleasant to Ink*, and It will not sum th« teeth nor cant* constipation See IX- crammed red Untm om the wrapper. Our book, “How to Lire a Hundred Yean," teila ail aboat it; tree for V. a tamp. 6m fciowii CuaaucAi. Co.. Baituiou, lOh THF BANK OF DARLINGTON. DARLINGTON. S. C. CAPITAL, — _ _ _ $100,000 SURPLUS, — - — _ $50,000. Sayings Department, Interest allowed At rate of 5 per cent. j>er annum from date of depoeit —payable quarterly on tne first day of January, April, July and October. Transacts a General Banking Businese. DIRECTORS: W. O. Coker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. R. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamaon. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON,