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' VOl,. XXII, NO. 1G. DARUNGTON, S. V., THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1895. WHOLE NUMBER 1,054. the mm news. from all sections as told by our CORRESPONDENTS. CYPRESS. A thief broke into Mr. T. J. McLendon’s barn one night last week and stole several bushels of peas. Lyncbe’s River was very high last week, and Mr. T. J. McLen don lost some sheep by the freshet. A son of Mr. R. M. Reynolds accidentally shot himself in the hand recently. The farmers are busy plant ing cotton, and some of them have good stands of com; but the majority think the stand will be poor on account of so much cold and rain. Mr Wm. Stuckey, who was well known and one of the old est landmarks of this section, passed quietly away on last Sunday evening He was about 76 years old, and had only been sick a very short time. He was interred on Monday, the follow ing day, at Newman’s Swamp Cemetery. OATS. Our farmers are planting cot ton this week. Two Mormon Elders passed through this section last week. The young folks are planning to have a picnic in the near fu ture. Rev. P. F. Kilgo preached an excellent sermon at Wesley Chapel on Easter Sunday The commencement exercises of Mr. L. M. Lawson’s school will take place on the 19th. inst. Mr. N. L. Harrell and Mr W. J. Moorhead, of Darlington, visited our community last week. Capt. J. C. Clements has re turned »rom attending United States Court in Charleston, and reports having had a good time. Extra sweet California oranges at Sims & Youngs’. JASPER. Mrs. Lewis is still feeble, but we feel hopeful of her recovery. Our farmers have finished planting corn, and some have planted cotton. Rev. B. F. Parrott will preach at Lake Swamp on the third Sunday in this month and first Sunday in May. Mr. B. C. Stephens has a beautiful stand of tobacco: some farmers injured their tobacco by applying fertilizers too free ly- Sparrow Swamp Crossing at Fourteen Bridges is almost im passable. Mr. Supervisor, please give this matter your attention. A New Pastry Cook Book. MisR L A. Willis. Principal of the Baltimore CookingSchool, has compiled anew pastry book which is being distributed to the patrons of the well known Horsford's bread preparation. The reputation of the author renders the book of especial val ue. Mail one wrapper from a package of Horsford’s bread preparation to the Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, R. I., and a copy will be sent to you free. ' adv. He Knew Him. Washington, hearing that the colored sentinels could not be trusted, went out one night to ascertain if the report was cor rect. The countersign was “Cambridge,” and the general, disguised, as he thought, by a large overcoat, approached « colored sentry. “Who goes there?” cried the sentinel. “A friend,” replied Washing ton. “Friend, advance unarmed and give the countersign,” said the colored man. Washington came up and said, “Roxbury.” “No, sah,” was the response. “Medford,” said Washington. “No, sah,” returned the col ored soldier. “Charleston,” said Washing ton. The colored man immediately exclaimed, “I tell you, Massa Washington, no man go by here ’out he say Cambridge!”— Youth's Companion. RIVERDALE. Some of our farmers are through planting cotton, others will plant this week. Mr. B. F. Smoot, of Darling ton, visited the family of Mr. D. M. Smoot last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Sellers, who have been visiting Mrs. Sellers’ brother, Capt. PaulWhipple, re turned to their home in Mas sachusetts last week. , . slowed Mr. Reuben Hay lost a very follow at the door: ‘Ah, my friend, do fine hog, the mother of eight preachers pay to go through your littlo rA.ro nhm,t ihren weeks irate?’ ‘No, sir,’said he; and with little pigs about tnr 6 profound olieisance lie waved me on old, with hydrophobia last Sun- baoked intohisUttle day. Mr. Hay does not know | .. W ell, after that I passed through when the hog was bitten, and is gon,,, eight or ten times, when one day ONLY A MISTAKE, AFTER ALL. And Nothing for a Respectable Colored Oentleman to Worry Abont. A serious blunder occurred in a West Virginia county not long ago. A num ber of the farmers hail sustained losses of sheep from their respective flocks, and, being skeptical as to the efficiency of the law officers, one night took the matter in their own hands. A dozen or more of them proceeded some miles away, to the house of Rehoboth Jem- son, and, notwithstanding his protesta tions of innocence, gave him a severe drubbing. The affair created no little stir, as Rehoboth was a very respectable col ored man, who owned a snug little farm and was a deacon in the Baptist church. He had the confidence and esteem of his white neighbors, who were so worked np over the matter that they considered the expediency of an investi gation that should lead to the punish ment of the raiding party. Within a few days the farmers discov ered they had made an awkward mis take, the guilty party having been caught red-handed and had made a full confession; so, being in the main a right good set of fellows they decided to offer balm to Rehoboth for his many wounds. Three of their number were designated a committee with full power to act. and they hastened to the discharge of their duty. Old Rehoboth was sitting in his neat little cabin with bandaged head, while his wife was applying a cooling wash to his lacerated hack. The com mittee looked foolish and scarcely knew how to begin; but finally one of the number stammered out an apology, and added that they were willing to pay a reasonable amount as recompense for his sufferings. "La, child, how yon docs talk, sholy! Ameckin’ sich a furse dat I’s ershamed on ye! You jes' git back ter yer homes ’n’ stay dar. I ain’ axin’ nuffin’ V don’ want nuffin’. W'y honey, ef 1 done tuck on erbout de mistecks or white folkses I'd jes’ be plum’ mis'able barf de time." —Chicago Tribune. Fooling the Keeper. A humorous old suburban farmer tells the following story of how he once fooled a toll-gate keeper: "It was when I was a drummer,” he said, “and selling goods around through country towns in these parts. I was goin’ through one of these old gates, and I up a bit and asked of the old. Adulterate the Weed. In England the temptation to adul terate tobacco Is much stronger than with us on aecount of the higher price. Dock, rhubarb, colt's foot, and other kinds of leaves have been occasionally employed, but their use Is not fre quent, ns a very heavy fine Is inflicted for the effenae. LA DIRS ceding a tonic, or children who want build ing up, should take BaOtvAi-8 IRON BITTERS, a I* pleasant; cum Malaria, Indigeatioa, "■'■’urneie, Ur« Complaints and Neuralgia. If you feel weak and all worn out take BROWN'S IRON BITTERS S. WOLFRAM, J E W E L. E R ,©E AND DEALER IN iul Mrs. M. J. BYRD desires to inform her friends and the IF> XT B I_. I o generally, tlmt she to <to justice to itll line of is prepared with a full SPRING At prices to suit the stringency of the times. |ySpectales to suit ‘’all kinds of eyas/* Highest cash prices paid for old gold. Roparing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry a pociulty, and satisfactory work guaranteed. Everything I sell guaranteed to be ust what 1 represent it. 43., S. WOLFRAM. and SUMMER I, AND MILLINER!, both in style and prices. Come and examine before purchasing elsewhere. Coitacl M il all M undertaken, and satisfaction guaranteed at JOHN SISKRON’S SHOPS; Save time, money and doctor’s bills. Go where you please, when you please, as fast as you please. Find pleasure, health and econ omy all in one. Rambler Bicycles are the acme of mechanical perfection. Strong, durable and reliable, with not an ounce of useless material. The Rambler is the wheel for record breakers and for pleasure seekers. Various models, all the same price—$100—catalogue tells all about them—free, of course. Address THE DARLINGTON NEWS office, or GORMILLY & JEFFERY Mf*. Co., WASHINGTON, D. C. LAW CARON. R. W. BOYD. OKO. W. BROWN BOYD & BROWN- Attornoys and Connselors at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON V. E., & C. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. R. L. DARGAN, Attorney at Law. Darlington, S. C. Office opposite Court House. mm, al and Undertakers’ supplies ways on hand at low prices. 'V <' Jeffords, Jr, Nov. 15—3m. Gooi Ikes in sight. The backbone of panic is broken. Here are some of the good things you are seeking: Meat, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Molasses, Syrup, Soda, Soap and Starch. Here is a song that will sure ly reach your heart: it will reach your purse, too, if you are sen sible. CHRISTOPHER discovered America, but we discovered these bargains. A LITTLE MONEY makes a big journey. Don’t miss this chance, but call at our place. We defy competition. We solicit a share of your pat ronage. Yours for a bargain, Belli & 1 Claude Milling, LOCAL AGENT FOR Gents’ CiothinG heritable bargains now offered. LATEST STYLE, FINEST QUALITY, MOST PERFECT FIT. FULL LINE OF SAMPLES. SPECIALTIES; REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, and COMMERCIAL LAW. E. O. WOODS. ROBERT M ACFARLAN, WOODS & MACFARLAN. (Successor* to Woods & Spain.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Darlington, S. C. Offices over The Rank of Darlington Jan 10—lv. T. H. SPAIN. H. T. THOMPSON. afraid others among his swine might have been bitten by the same dog, but hydrophobia has not developed further as yet. Artificial Cotton. An artificial cotton, said to be cheaper than the natural, is re- p >rted from France. It is said to be made from wood of pine, spruce or larch, which is defil- rated and then disintegrated and bleached with a hot solu tion of bisulphite of soda and chloride of lime. The resulting pure cellulose is treated with chloride of zinc, castor oil and gelatin, and the paste is passed through a perforated plate. This gives a thread which is after ward woven into a strong and very presentable fabric. The man who rides a Rambler bicycle should be able to meet the world with a smiling face, because he enjoys the most ex hilarating exercise combined with the most pleasant of pas times. he accosted me as I drove up: ‘“Good day, sir,’ he said; ‘what church do you preach at, sir, may I ask?’ “ ‘None, my good fellow, none, I re plied. “ ‘What! Didn’t you tell me you wui a preacher,’ said he. •‘‘No,’ I said, ‘I only asked you If preachers had to pay. I was just a little curious to know.’ Well, you should have seen that old fellow’s face, as it dawned upon him where the joke came in.’’—National Tribune. id* ratal wuru. “My darling,” he exclaimed, raptur ously, “How brilliant you are. You fairly—cr—bristle with ideas.” The Chicago girl drew herself up to her full height and brushed him haughtily aside as she swept out of the room. “You seem to forget"—she turned on ner heel at the door and faced him— ‘that 1 cannot brook any reference to my father's business."—N. V- 1'orld. t »rot*r i.ffifor# ilrr. “I suppose yon loved your last hus band dearly,” said Mrs. Hunter, of Jer sey City, to Mrs. Labeshore, of Chicago. “I haven’t married my last husband yet,” was the reply. “If you mean to express a supposition that 1 loved my most recent husband, I can say that 1 did."—Town Topica. SPAIN & THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Darlington, - - - S. C. Offices in Darlington Guards’ Armory building, first floor. Special attention given to practice in the Probate Court. ■■IlWHfHai WM■ ■ Li-Fin-Mnt-Wt;! FIRE fflSURAHCE A SPECIALTY. 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. Meeting of the Stockholders of the People s Bank- T he regularannual meeting of the stockholders of this Bank for the election of directors will be held at the Hank on Monday, the29th inst, at 12 o’clock M. H. L. CHARLES, April—8t. CaslCer. Darlington Lodge. No. 7, Knights of Pythi as, meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday Evenings in each month, at Castle Hall, Florence street opposite Broad. Visit ing brothers fraternally Examine them and be convinced. Final Notice. N otice is hereby given that. on April 25th next ensuing, 1 will file my final account and apply to the Judge of Probate for Darling ton County for letters dismissory as Administrator de bonis non of the es tate of John G. Fraser, deceased. GEO. H. EDWARDS, Administrator de bonis non. M28—It. Important to Tobaoco Planters. We would call the attention of those who are preparing to plant Tobacco to the IMPERIAL BRIGHT LEAF TOBAGGO GROWER, Manufactured By IMPERIAL FERTILIZER CO., Charleston, S. C. A high grade fertilizer prepared especially to supply the needs of the Tobacco Plant, and has been used for several years by some of the largest and most successful Tobacco Planters in Darlington and Florence Counties. ANALYSIS BY SHEPARD LABORATORY, Charleston, S. C., February l.Hh, 1895: Available Phosphoric Acid 8.4# per cent. Ammonia 3.27 per cent. Potash, K. 20 3.45 per cent. FOR SALE BY ”| If* Edwards & Co. DARLINGTON, S. C. Wke i ;oo ^ that Scarf! McCall £ Burch. They have the largest assortment and the nicest styles for 25c. there is in town. TO THE TOBACCO RAISERS. Order your tobacco flues. Hue pipe and sheet iron from H. It. FORD, Reldsvtlle, No. Fa. Freight rate from Reidsville, N. C. to Darlington or Florence $1.38 per 100 pounds, shout the same as it is from Winston, Oxford and other points in North Carolina. We are the largest dealers of flues in this section, have been in business over 17 years and have sold over 5000 flues in this country. FLUE PIPE 4le. per lb. SHEET IRON 4c. per lb. In ordering f!u«» state what stylo due want ed, what size pi|h and fu.ide measure ef barn It weuld lie liotter to send drawbar of the Hue you want so there will bo no mistake. All sizes and weirthts of sheet Iron carried in stock. KVKKY JOINT 18 WELL FITTED BEFOKK LEAVING SHOP. WE GUARANTEE OUK FLUES TO FIT BETTER AND WOKK NICKK THAN ANY YOU LVKH SAW. SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF 2 PEK CENT ON ALL OH DEBS THAT AKt FILLED AND DKHVEK ED IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS. Address all orders, with reference, to H. R. FORD, REIDSVILLE, N. C. A pi 4—3mo. Also the cheapest line of SHOES, CLOTHING, HATS AND GENTS’ FURNISHING I ever saw. %x MOODS m W. B. WcGIRT, D.O.S. ME invited. Offers his professional services to the people of Darlington and vicinity. Office over the store of Edwards & Co. Jan 19. 94— VsLqqos & Milling Have just received a very large and carefully selected stock of * S * i\ SHOES E S FOR THE ❖ ■>!«. SPRING and SUMMER TRADE. iLucyM.Nonnent. Office over Welling & Bonnoitt’a etore. A beautiful line of Twf JT SHOES for gentlemen. For LADIES, MISSES and CHILDREN Their line cannot be excelled anywhere in quality, variety and style. A ciott le of Mr*, Ms, Valises, Sloe Fitts, <5cO- THEIR HATS ARE JUST SOMETHING NOBBY. The Darlington Shoe Store, WOODS & MILLING, Proprietors. desire to announce to the people of Darlington County in general, and to the ladies in particular, that they are now opening, at their handsome establishment on the east side of the Public Square, a large and varied assortment of Which for STYLE AND PRICES is not to he excelled in this section of South Carolina. Give them a call and examine their beautiful stock before decid ing where you will make your Spring purchases.