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Darlington Ac A Tobacco Centro. (Reported for Thk Nkwb.) For several years, as is well fc no wn, tin progressive planters of this section have been giving closer attention to tobacco cul ture. They stuck to the culture of the weed because they saw safe promise of sure results, in spite of difficulties and trouble. Several thousand acres were planted in this county alone this year, and the crop of Dar lington County is estimated at about 5,000,000-pounds. Every facility for selling the crop is here, warehouses, tobacco buy ers, auctioneers, tobacco men generally, banking facilities, leaf factories, smoking tobacco factories and a town dead square in earnest on the subject. The “break” on Thursday last virtu ally opened the tobacco season here and all of the warehouses will now remain open during the balance of the season. As far as buyers fort his market are concerned, we seem very fortu nate. Although it is very early in the season, several are here already, strong, reliable men, who have been here more than one season already. For some months past exten sive preparations have been go-, ing on for the proper handling of the tobacco business. The business men have been a unit, practically speaking, in the en deavor to do everything in their power to cement and even mor“ firmly establish the Darlington home market. Two of the larg est warehouses that are to be found anywhere are right here. They are thoroughly equipped in every respect for the com plete handling of any amount of tobacco and are managed oy experienced business tobacco men. Three very large leaf fac tories, each three stories high, have just been completed, and work is going on now on others. Tobocci buyers representing the largest dealers in. the world have offices here andi large buyers who have operated here for sev eral seasons past are at their posts again. In the entire his tory of Darling on there is no record of any investment or en terprise that has ever claimed the closer or more careful atten tion of our people than does this question of- tobacco. The out look now is very promising and the farmers who planted tobacco are more than satisfied. The number of tobacco planters this year is four fold greater'than was the number at this season last year and naturally they had some misgivings. They have made a good fight, a fight that is perhaps destined to leave a great record. Large figures are involved, the interest is greater to*day than it ever was, experience adds to the intelli gent cultivation of the crop and the Darlington County tobacco farmers will, as the season ad vances, give tach day interest ing figures for the consideration of thoughtful men all over our State. Last Thursday’s work in Dar lington firmly establishes be yond any peradventure a South Carolina tobacco market. It marks also with equal certainty a new era for South Carolina. The tobacco “break” here in spite of most unfavorable weath er was the most important bus iness occasion and the most largely attended ever seen in our live business town. The town was prepared for a large crowd, but amaze ment describes the feeling of all on Thursday night, with a large mixture of satisfaction. No thing like it was ever seen here before, but it is hoped now that its repetition will be frequent. Were an adequate description of the day, its importance and business magnitude Attempted it would sound like exaggera tion, Its full meaning can best be gathered by a statement of facts. The crowd here on Thursday numbered way up in the hun dreds, the dollars paid out high up in the thousands, the tobac co on sale not less than sixty to seventy five thousand pounds and the benefit to Darlington and South Carolina is hard to estimate. The two large ware houses could not hold tne tobac co, and it was seen that for this season’s work still another warehouse was necessary. A syndicate has been formed and another large warehouse will be built at once. Sales were to have been held at both ware houses on Thursday, but the crowd was so great and such tremendous lot of tobacco was brought in that it took the en tire day to finish the sales at the Darlington warehouse. Five auctioneers relieved each other and at 6.30 o’clock Thursday af ternoon, without a stop inter vening, only one warehouse had finished sales. The Plant- era’ warehouse, crowded with tobacco, sold all day Friday. Prices were most satisfactory to all, it seems. Low and me dium grades brought from five to twenty cents per pound. Wrappers brought at straight bona fide sales from twenty-five to sixty cents per pound and fancy lots sold as high as nine ty-one cents per pound. A great many large lots were old at eighteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty and forty cents per pound. The sellers came in with large lots from W illiamsburg, Marion, Florence, Sumter, Marlboro and Darlington counties. Darling ton planters sent their wagons back cn account of there being no room at the warehouse. The Darlington Tobacco Manufac turing Company, paid ninety- one cents per pound, the high est price paid. A thousand pounds of tobacco is not a large yield, and this if beyond com parison with other crops. Another tremendous tobacco "break” took place here on Fri day. Sydner & Tredway held the boards at the Darlington warehouse on Thursday, Smoot & McGill, of the Planters, did their work on Friday. One hundred thousand pounds of to bacco Was sold in two days and a lot is still on hand. This is the record of Thursday and Fri day for Darlington. This is be yond question the largest to bacco .sale ever heard of in South Carolina, and it will be a long time before this record is actually surpassed. Look at the prices given Fri day, these being the highest E aid here yet. Lots sola at ona fide sales for 66, 75, 85, 90, 99 cents and $1.05 per pound. A great many lots, large ones, sold from 20 to 50 cents per pound. Low and medium gra des again ranged from 5 to 20 cents per pound, numerous lots going at all fractions between the figures named. The sale commenced at 11 o’clock and continued without intermission all day, closing at 6 in the afternoon. Experienc ed tobacco men, one of the larg est buyers located here includ ed, said that for quantity, qual ity, price and all around success he had nev*>r seen Darlington’s record of Thursday and Friday surpassed. We wish twice the crowd could have been here and could have seen for themselves what this occasion was. Viewed from a business standpoint its importance cannot be overesti mated. The tobacco business is not only a success, but it is a large and overwhelming one. South Carolina has a new busi ness now and a new era is be fore her. Marvelous Results From a letter written by Rev. J. Gunderman, of Dimondale, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract: “I have no hesita tion in recommending Dr. King’s New Discovery, as the results were almost marvelous in the case of my wife. While I was S astor of the Baptist Church at lives Junction she was brought down with Pneumonia succeed ing La Grippe. Terrible parox ysms of coughing would last Sours with Tittle interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend re commended Dr. Kind’s New Discovery; it was quick in its work and highly satisfactory in results.” Trial bottles'free at Willcox & Co.’s Drug Store. No appetite? Then do not try to force food down; bat use tbe most scientific means for restor ing tone to the stomach. How? Why, by taking Ayer’s Sarsa parilla, and in a surprisingly short time your appetite will come again, and come to stay. He—Do you think blondes have more admirers than brun ettes? She—I don’t know. Why not ask some of the girls who have had experience in both capacities?—New Haven Union. When the scalp is atrophied, or shiny-bald, no preparation will restore the hair; in all oth er cases, Hall’s Hair Renewer w ill start a growth. W.t. McGMT.D. D.S. Offer* bis professional services to the people of Darlington and vicinity. Office over the store of Edwards & Co. Jan IB. So Simple. Nine timet out of ten whenweare out of sorts our trou bles can be removed by that re liable old medicine, Brown’s Iron Bitters, which for more than 20 years has been curing many people of Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Ma laria, Impure Blood, Neural gia, Headache, Liver and Kid ney troubles. It’s the peculiar 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. Brawn’* Iron Bitter* I* pleasant to Uk*. and it will aot turn the teeth nor caua* constipation. See the crewed red limes C l the wrapper. Our book, "How to re a Hundred Veen," tell* *11 about it) Ire* for Be. stamp, 6a Boo wit Cii«mc*L Co.. Baitimou, Mo TW ion, 11.25. -AND- Met wort Of I Ml undertaken, and satiafaction guaranteed JKHH MUON'S SHOPS: “No, Maude, dear, we do not think the cat’s voice is musical even if the animal is full of violin and banjo strings.”— Philadelphia Record. Four Big Succetaes. Having the needed merit to more than make good 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 Life 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 to tell you more of them. Sold at Willcox & Co’s Drug Store. Hotelkeeper—What’s the mat •nd Undertaker*’ hand at low price*. T. C. Jeffords, Jr. eper ter here? You're just raisina the deuce! Waiter—No, sir; 1 just dropped the tray.—.Yaftoit al Hotel Reporter. 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 S it box. For sale at Willcox s o’s drugstore. In a New England restaurant. Englam -What The Guest—What can I get here? The Matron—We have coffee as mother used to make it. The Guest—Well, gimme tea.—Pittsburg Dispatch. A dose of Ayer’s Cherry Pec toral taken in time has prevent ed many a fit of sickness and saved numerous lives. This , proves the necessity of keeping .{this incomparable medicini i .{where it can be readily reachec ^at all hours of the day and 1 night. snpplie* always on sLDCY M. NOBMEKT, Ail. DARLINGTON, S. C. — :o: — Mr*. Nor merit beg* to acknowledge her sincere thank* and gratitude for the very generous, and highly appreciated, support accorded to her in the contin uance of the Fire Insurance department of her late husband's business:—With much satisfaction, she calls attention to the prompt and likrral settlements, which have been experienced by those having sustained loss nnder policies is sued through her Agency;—and as she represents only (Irst-class, high grade Companies she feels assured of a con tinuance of these valuable business ad vantages, as connected with transactions through her Agency; and therefore takes great pleasure in requesting continuance of like generous support. Town Ordinance. COlinCIL t'HAMHKR, ) Darlington, S. C., April 2tt, 1896. ( B E it ordered and ordained: That, for the purpose of electing five members of a Board of Health, as re quired by an Act of the Legislature ot the State of South Carolina, En titled, “An Act to Establish Local Boards of Health in the Cities and Incorporate Towns of the State and to Define the Powers Thereof’ Ap proved January 6th., A. D. 1896; It is hereby Ordered and Ordained: That the Town of Darlington shall be and hereby is divided into five wards, designated as follows, to wit: Ward 1. Shall compromise all the territory lying to the West of Rail road Street, beginning at the crossing of the C. S. and N. railroad , extend ing down Railroad Street to Pearl Street, crcssing Pearl Street down through Earle's Avenue to Orange Street, down Orange Street to the East and down the Street dividing the Factory grounds from the resi dence of G. W. Dargan to Swift Creek —the same being the Town limits. Ward 2. Shall embrace all the ter ritory lying between the Eastern line of Ward 2 to Ward’s Lane, In a straight line from Swift Creek, through Ward’s Lane to theTown limits towards the South. Ward 8. Shall embrace all the ter ritory lying between Ward’s Lane and Main Street, the Eaitern bound ary of which shall begin at the cross ing of Swift Creek by Main Street, ex tending to the crossing of C. S. & N. railroad on Main Street, so that the said ward will be bounded on tbe North by Swift Creek, on the South by C. S & N. railroad, East by Main Street, and West by the Eastern line of Ward 2. Ward 4. Shall comprise all territory lying to the South and South-East of C. S. and N. railroad to a straight line designated by Ward’s Lane on the West; said Ward to be bounded North by C. S, Sc N. railroad, on the East by Swift Creek and the corporate limits, and on the West by Eastern bound ary of Ward 2. Ward 5. Shall compromise all the territory lying North of C. 8. & N. ■ ailroad and East of Main Street, bounded on the North bv Swift I ’reek, on the East by Swift Creek, on the South by the C. S. A N. railroad, and on the West by the eastern boundary of Ward 8. By Order of Council: J W. EVANS, Mav 28—fit. Clerk. Tobacco Bara and Gin-House Insurance. nEPRESENTING THE SOUTH & rt North Ameioan Lloyds, and the New York and Chicago Lloyds, of New York City, I am prepared to write all clases of Finn Ibscrancb at Extrkmki.t Low Rates. J. BART WHITE, Agent for Darlington County, 8. C. Aug, 1— • Plate’ Toko Wanks We are ready for Our “BREAK” BUSINESSl occurs Aug. 22 nd We want your patronage and have every facility for giving satisfaction. Highest Prices for Tobacco. Best Facilities for selling Tobacco* Stables fpr your Stock. SMOOT & McGILL PI P IFIIRIE IlSrSTTIE^IErCIE. The following Companies are represented by the undersigned, and are prepared to transact current business at lowest possible rates which guarantee security of policy holders. IJVERP00L AND LONDON AND GLOBE, AM-emriAN OF PHILADELPHIA, BRITISH AMERICA OF CANADA, NORWICH UNION OF ENGLAND. WESTERN OF CANADA. ~ AETNA OF HARTFORD, PHOENIX OF. LONDON, ROTAL OF ENGLAND. Mrs. Lucy M. Norment, Agent, DARLINGTON, 8. C. WOODSi” 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 SPRING Which for STYLE AND PRICES is not to be 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. THE COMPANY, whose place of business is at their new warehouse on Russol Street, near the C. S. & N. Depot, offer to the retail trade, as well as to> consumers, in original, unbroken packages. FOR SPOT CASH a full line of choice family groce ries, at the very lowest wholesale prices. Housekeepers are now re minded that they need not send off to buy their usual barrel of • ' *,#; 'h-i ' ' ■ ' . • ev sugar or barrel of flour, and the like, for they can get them just as cheap at their very doors, and save freight. XT ARTS VILLE RAILROAD. June 8, 1894. MIXED TRAIN. !>»▼• Hartaville 4.80 a m Jovann Floyd’s . 5.05 ft m Darlington Palmetto 5.40 ft n| Arrive Florence .' 6.00 ft m Leave Florence # <X> Pm Palmetto ».15 Pm Darlington 9.25 p ^ Floyds 9.45 p m Jovann 10.00 p“ Hartsville 10.15 P m J F. DIVINE. Gen. Bnpt. & D. and C. & S. RAILROADS. In effect June 8, 1894. MIXED TRAIN Leave Wadesboro 2.00 p m Bennett’s 2.25 pm Morven’s . 2.40 p m McFarland . 2 56 p m Cheraw 8.48 p m Cash’s 4.10 p ni Society Hill 4.40 p m Dove’s Floyd's 5.80 pm Darlington 6.05 p m Palmetto Arrive Florence Leave Florence . 8.15 a m Palmetto 8.40 a m Darlington 9.15 a m Floyd’s - 9.40 a m Dove’s . 9 55 a in Society Hill 10 85 a m Cash's Cheraw 11.40 a m McFarland 12.20 p m Morven’s 12.85 p m Bennett’s....: 12.50 p m Arrive Wadesboro 1.10 p m Local Freight. Leave Darlington 4 30 p in Palmetto 4.42 p m Arrive Florence 5.00 p m Leave Florence 8.15 a in Palmetto 8.40 a m Arrive Darlington 8 55 a m A. F. RAVEN EL, President. N 0RTHEA8TERN RAILROAD. In effect Nov. 18, 1894; SOUTH BOUND. N T n. 85. Leave Florence.... o.iO a m Lanes 4.20 a m Arrive Charleston 0.10 a m No. 23. Leave Florence . 7.85 p m Kingstree 8.46 p m Lanes 9.07 p m Arrive Charleston .11.18 p in No. 58. Leave Lanes 7.05 p m Arrive Charleston 8.40 p m NORTH BOUND- No. 78. Leave Charleston .. 4.12 a m I-anes «.. 0.80 a m Kingstree 6.49 a m Arrive Florence - 7.55 a m No. 82. L;ave Charleston —... 4.80 pm Lanes 0.08 p in Kingstree 0.23 p ra Arrive Florence 7.15 p in * 4 No. 52. Leave Charleston 7.00 a m Arrive Lanes No. 62 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of S. C. Train Noe. 78 and 14 runs via Wilson and Fayetteville—Short Line—and make* close connection for all points North. J. F. DIVINE. Gen. Sup*. AmTII.MINGTON, COLUMBIA * YY AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect May 26, 1890. SOUTH SOUND. No. 66. Leave WThiringtew *8.80 p m Leave Max ion 6.24 p m Arrive Florence.. 7.05 p m Leave Florence *7.80 p m Arrive Sumter 4)J18 p m Leave Sumter. p in Arrive Columbia : 10.00 p in No. 51. Leave Florence Arrive Sumter.... Leave Sumter Arrive Columbia.... *8.IS a m 4 19 a m N«. 82. *9.48 a xc 11.06 am No. 82 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8.88 a m, Manning 9 15 a m. NORTH BOUND. 5' No. 66. Leave Colombic . *5.20 a m Arrive Sumter.... • ^ . 6.43 a m Leave Sumter - 0.43 a m Arrive Florence . 8.00 a Ul Leave Florence in Leave Marion - IB Arrive Wilmington m No. 58 Leave Columbia . *4.25 p m Arrive Sumter........... . 6.43 p m No. 60 Leave Sumter *6.05 p m Arriae Florence m *T)aily. f Pafly except Sunday. No. SSruns thiougu to onarleston via central RisUroad. arriving Man ning 6.21 p ,m. Lanes 7.00 p m Charleston 8.40 p nq. Trains on South and North Caro lina R. R., leave Elliott 7.02 p. m., ar rive BUhopville 7.39 p. m., Lucknow g,M p. m. Returning, leave .Lfiqk- now 6.80 a. in., BUhopville 7.09 a. arrive Elliott7.88 a. m. Daily except Ran day* q>ains on Wilmington & Conway R. R., leave Chadbouru at 10.20 a m, ar rive at Conway 19.35 p m, returning leave Conway 2 30 p m, arrive Chad- bourn6-00 p. m., leave Chadbourn 5.85 ; P m, arrive at Hub 6.20 p in. re turning leave Hub 8.15 a m, arrive at Chadbourn 9t00 a m. Dally exrpet Burday. Trains leave Pregnalls 8.15 p. m., Summerton 4.47 p. p. m., Darlington aettsville 8.19 p. m 9.15 p. m. 6.15 am Darlington 8.11 a. m., flnmter 9.45 . m., Summerton Pregnalls 12.15 p JOHN F,