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■ i a fjarlinflton JJfira. PuBliISHRD EVKRY THURSDAY Morhihh. ^iKNRY J, JHOMPSOM, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum in Advance SO cents tot 0 months; 25 cents for X months. Advertising Rates: One Square Unit insertion $1.00 One Square second insertion 50 Every subsequent insertion 50 Contract advertisements inserted ■pon the most reasonable terms. AMUSING NEWSPAPER STATE MENTS. In their frantic efforts to out- stip one another and to “boom” their respective towns into the much coveted position of being “the leading tobacco market in the State,” certain of the news paper correspondents from this section have been enticed into making some very amusing statements. The Sumter man says: “ The finest tobacco grown in South Carolina is grown in Sumter territory and it is safe to say that Sumter will become the market for fine tobacco and buyers who want tine tobacco will come here to get it.” The Florence man says that Florence County will produce 6,000,000 pounds of tobacco this year! The Timmonsville man writes: “There are five tobacco markets in South Carolina, in order as folluws: Timmonsville, Darlington, Florence, Sumter and Mullins.” James’ Cross Roads has not been heard from yet, a fact the Timmonsville correspondent would do well to bear in mind! Darlington Guards Lecture Course, 1866-08. The Darlington Guards are making an effort to organize a lecture course for the fall and winter of 1895.90, consisting of the following attractions: Rev. Sam Jones, m “Get There and Stay There,” Oct. 3; Hon. H.W. J. Ham, in “The Snoll; goster in Politics,” Nov. 5; Gen. John B. Gordon, in “Last Days of the Confederacy,” Dec. 27; the Bai ley Concert Company, Jan. 15. Two of these, Mr. Jones and Gen. Gordon, need no introduc* tion to the people of any com munity in the United States. The third, Mr. Ham, I have been personally acquainted with for a number of years, and the people of Darlington may take my word for it that he is unusually fine—one of the great est humorous lecturers on the American stage today. Of the Bailey Concert Company I have no personal knowledge, but from the representations made to me, i became convinced be fore engaging it, that it would make a great “hit” in Darling ton. A lecture course such as this will be little short of “a lib eral education,” and will afford us opportunities we might never otherwise have. The price of admission for each enter tainment will vary acording to the attraction, being never less than 50 cents or more than $1. Securing “stars of the first mag nitude” such as are named here involves heavy expense, and the scheme can only be carried out provided we can sell a sufficient number of season tickets in ad vance to warrant us in making the venture. These season tick ets, entitling the holder to ad mission to all four entertain ments, are to be sold at $2 each. Those who hold them can have seats reserved in advance for the entire season, as soon as they put their names down as subscribers to the lecture course; —“first come first served.” A thorough canvass of the town will be made in the course of the next few days, and no effort will be spared to bring the pro ject to a successful consumma tion if it is possible to do so. Subscsibers are asked to send in their names at once, but they will not be called upon for the $2 before Oct. 1, On the night the Rev. Sam Jones lectures an effort will be made to run ex cursions to Darlington from Florence, Bennettsviile and Hartsville. his lecture is based upon a wealth of scenes apd incidents at once new and interesting in the extreme. No synopsis can convey the slightest idea of the superb tecture. It must be heard to be appreciated. He held his f reat audience in rapt attention. hat lecture is a sensation. It is no partisan speech, but comes from a great, loving, loyal heart which knows how to renew its loyalty to the Hag of the Union with increased devotion.”—At lanta (Ga.) Journal. “Mr. Ham got a rousing re ception at the outset, and enter ed at once into the good graces of his audience with his broad good humored face and his quaint ways. His tall figure towered high in air, and when he stretched out his long finger and began one of his excrutiat- ingly funny stories with the re mark “Down where I live,” the audience was prompt to take the point and cheer and laugh at his witticisms.”—New York Herald. “The lecture was a charming succession of history and stories —stories that come rollicking one after another with astonish ing rapidity. All of his stories— and there were nearly two dozen—contained a good laugh or two, and some of them will be laughed at for some time to come. They are side hunting, all of them, and occur so closely together as to sometimes make the situation almost serious, and especially are they always apro pos to the point.”—Augusta Chronicle. “Madame Cecilia Epping- housen Bailey, the Southern Nightingale, who is well known to the musical world of Chicago, has a soprano voice of wide range and beautiful quality, which she has thoroughly cul tivated at home and abroad, and which has won her a distin guished position in the oratorio, operatic and concert world. She is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Music, winning the Springer Prize Gold Medal for superior ability, and has filled engagements with famous mus ical organizations. She is equal ly successful and popular in concert, oratorio and opera. Her concert repertory is large, and ranges from the Jewel Song from Faust and Polonaise from Mignon to the simplest ballads, which she sings with the phras ing of an artist who combines voice and brain. Her range is nearly three octaves, and of even calibre, from B flat to D. She is exceedingly popular in Chicago and other cities in which she has been heard.”— The Chicago IQO- The concert given by Mme. Cecilia Eppinghousen Bailey at the Country Club, whose mem bership comprises Kentucky’s aristocracy, was not only a suc cess, but absolutely took the form of an ovation. Such a re markable voice has not been heard in Kentucky for many a long day—it is sweet, powerful, and exceedingly sympathetic, and in addition to her lyric gifts, Mme. Bailey is also a fine actress, gifted with a charming personality. Her Lullaby song was encored time and time again. In fine, the delighted audience became despotic and compelled her to sing until 10:30 o’clock. One critic insists that she excels Patti’s rendition of the “Last Rose of Summer,” in the second act of Martha, and adds that he will never desire to hear anything more beauti ful. Mme. Bailey is a born artist and courteously complied with the request of her audience to sing song after song. Final ly the Lullaby was demanded again. “If I sing it again,” said she, smilingly, “will you promise to let me off for the evening?” “Put us to sleep with it,” answered one of the crowd, “and we will do any thing you ask.” The song was given for the last time, and true to their word the audience con sented to allow the concert to come to an e n d.—Louisville (Ky.) Times. Study the wheel on the wheel and at once all doubt of its util ity and benefit will vanish. Every revolut.on adds some thing to the life and health and spirits of the faithful rider— particularly if he is riding a “Rambler.” Henry T. Thompsoit. Read the press criticisms of our “star” attractions: “General Gordon'* great lec ture Ought to be heard by every young American. It is a master piece. Not only as a gem of oratory, but as a superb out- i burst of patriotism, it will live long after we have passed away. I The vast audience that heard him last night will, we are sure, voice this expression.” [Editor ial.]—Courier Journal, Louis ville, Ky., Nov. 14. 1894. “General Gordon is a born or ator. His voice is rounded and full, his diction eloquent and graphic, his whole manner im- pressive. And for substance' • A SOUTHERN.... ' m m m m FARMER CAN’T AFFORD To do without Tbo Atlanta Wookly Con stitution. The Farm Question Box Au.wfin thomixH of omMIom through, out tho year according to tha bast and high- oat aalontlflc authority, aa wall a* with tho koon perception of long aapartosoo la all farm work. Tho Conatltutloa’a Prise Acre Crops For tm aro aKracttag wfdo attoatlaa. Ala you la tho cont.it y Hart you not ontotwd y-t» Klank. for crop report* furnlabud froo oo application. Halo youraolf aad holp to nhiamw to your nolghbow tho adraat go of oullghtoned method la eattloattou. TlSo • roquiroA for particulars. ) *4. Scudftwwmplaaopy. 0O2t»YlTtJTIO*. Atlanta, Oa. OUR new STOR0! We want every lady, man and child in Darlington, town and county, to visit»our new store in the Hewitt Block, and see one of the best managed stores in this section of the State. We commenced business in Darlington just ten (10) months ago in one room. Our business increased so fast that we were compelled to get more space for our enor mous stock. We are now in better shape to sell goods than any house in this part of South Carolina. Why has our business grown so fast? Simply because we sell at “live and let live” prices. READ AND REFLECT: The wave of prosperity has come, and in earnest. This is universally felt in this much favored land of ours—throughout its length and breadth,—and everyone who wants to take advantage of the good times must be alive to the opportunity and buy goods where they can get the best Dargains for Cash, and not pay old-time, “moss-back” prices to the credit houses. Tne credit business has ruined this country, and the sooner our Southern people find out that by buying for cash they make and save money, the better it will be for them. We sell for CASH, ann sell as cheap as any house in South Carolina;—we do not except any. We buy and sell more DRY GOODS, CLOTHING than any three merchants in Darlington. Merchants who buy in large quantities can afford to sell their goods cheaper than those who buy in small lots. Give us a call, and we will convince you that we are Hsad and Shoulders above anything else in Darlington. Yours for business, SUCH St RUCKER. LAW CAAM. R. W. BOYD. 8X0. W. BROWN BOYD & BROWN- Attontys aid Oounttlori at Lav Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. B., & C. PROMPT PIRSONAL ATTBNTIOB TO ALL BUSINESS. R. L. DARGAN, AtUrney at Lav. Darlington, S. C. Office op polite Court Houm. SPECIALTIES, REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE, •nd COMMERCIAL LAW. B. O. WOODS. ROBKRT MACVARLAB. WOODS & MACFARLAN. (SuceeMors to Woodi & Spain.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Darlington, S. C. Office! over The Bank of Darlington. JanlO—lv T. B. SPAIN. B. T. THOMPSON. SPAIN 4 THOMPSON, Attorneys at Law, Darlington, - - - S. C. Offices In Darlington Guards’ Armory building, first floor. Special attention given to practice in the Probate Ceurt. Claude Milling, LOCAL AGENT FOR Mata & firm’s ct UEBRAT Eo GentYCIothinGi Veritable bargains now offered. LATEST STYLE, FINEST QUALITY, MOST PERFECT FIT. FULLLINE0F SAMPLES. Examine them and i be convinced. Have That Ofil Bicycle Fixed Up and made to run eagy and look attractive. We hove the proper tool* and a H|*«»eially trained workman, and guarantee benest work and moderate chargee. If you want PATCHING RUBBER, CEMENT, ETC.. to carry on your trips, we can furnish you. RIDE A MONARCH If you want to get ahead of the heat and stay in good trim for the winter. W. It. PEARSON, Beneath the Enterprise Hotel, Darlington. - - S. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Darlington. By H'. B. Hoole, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, Mrs. M. E. Gandy hath made suit to me to grant unto her Letters of Administration, of the Es tate of ami effects of Thomas A. Gan- dy. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singuiur the kindred and Creditors of the said Thomas A. Gandy, deceased, that they be and appear before me. in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Darlington C. H. on Sept. 3rd. next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand this 16th day of Sept. Anne Domini, 1995. W. B HOOLE, Aug. 82.—2t. Judge of Probate. Judicial Sales. ST A TE OF SOUTH CA ROLINA. County of Darlington. By virtue of a decretal order issuing out of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, in Chancery. 1 will sell at public vendue at the door of the court house of the county of Dar lington on the first Monday in Sept ember 1895, between the hours of eleven o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon, the following property: 1. All that certain piece parcel or tract of land lying and being in the county and State aforesaid, contain ing one hundred and three acres, more or less and bounded as follows, to wit: nor'h by lands of D W. Witherspoon; east by Sparrow Swamp; sou h by lands of George Parnell and west by lands formerly owned by Mad. Harris, once a part of the Withersi>oon tract 2. Also all that other tract or lot of land situate in the town of Lamar containing one half acre, more or less, and bound north by lands of D. Rey nolds; east by lands of I. G. Hutson; south by lands of I. G. Hutson and public road from Lamar to Carters- ville and west by lands of D. G. Rey- nulds. Terms of sale, one third cash, bal ance in one and two years of equal installments, with interest, secured by bond of the purchaser and mort gage of the premises; the purchaser to pay for all necessary papers. Bold at the risk of the former pur chasers at suit of N. G. Hart et al ! plaintiffs against G. H. Mims et al, | defendants. R. K. CHARLES, I Aug8—4t Master. \A/oods St TWilling SUMMER Have just received a very large and carefully selected stock of j, Q Jk ->■ FOR THE shSes M SP * * s * A beautiful line of JT SHOES for gentlemen. Foi LINES, MISSES anil CHILDREN Their Hue cannot be excelled anywhere in quality, variety and style. i complete it ol UmMs, Ms, Valises, Shoe Fiis, <ScO. THEIR H ATS ARE JUST SOMETHING NOBBY. The Darlington Shoe Store, WOODS & MILLING, Proprietors. • Your '■ , • Please, just long enough to say that while we don’t claim to be doing ALL the business done in Darling ton, nor do we claim to sell Below Manufacturers’ Cost, we do CLAIM to sell as cheap as any house in Darlington. We carry a full line of HATS AND GROCERIES. Gm is Unfa Fates AT WHOLESALE PRICES -FOR S3?OT CASH, RESPECTFULLY, BRUNSON, LUNN & CO. EHDVE5 ‘‘tasteless CHILL TONIC IS JUST AS GOOD FOR ADULTS WARRANTED. PRICE 50 cts. Galatia. Ills., Not. IM893, Parle Medicine Oo., 8t. Louis, Mo. Gentlemen:—Wo sold last year, 600 bottles nf GROVE’S TASTELESS CIIII^L TONIC find kav , bought three gross already ihlc year. In all o*r ex perience of 14 years. In the U.rug business, havo never sold an article that gave such universal satb*- faction as your Tonic. Yours truly, Abney, Carr *co. For Sale by DR J. A- BOYD. (j. I HACKER k 1\, Mamitacturers —OF- Doors, Sash, Blinds, IwffOTJXilDIlSrGIS —and- Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, 8. 0. April, 20 1898—ly THE BANK OF DARLINGTON. DARLINGTON. S. C. CAPITAL, — _ _ _ $100,«no SURPLUS, $S9,00|) Savings repartment, Interest allowed at rate of 5 per cent, per annum from date of deposit —payable quarterly on tne first day of January, April, July and October. Transacts a General Banking Business. DIRECTORS: W. C. (Joker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. R. Mclver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashier. Docs This i Hit You? » The management of the \ [ Equitable Life Asxurance J | Society in the Department of J | the Carolinas, wishes to se cure a few Special Resident Agents. Those who are fitted for this work will find this A Rare Opportunity;! It isu'ork, however, and those who succeed best in it possess character, mature judgment, tact, perseverance, and the respect of their community. Think this matter over care fully. There's an unusual opening for somebody. If it fits you, it will pay you. Fur ther information on request. W. J. Roddey, Manager, Rock Hill, & C. S. WOLFRAM, ^JEWELER,EE AND DO H MUM WMnmmA bnUUMi At prices to suit the stringency of the times. NVSpectales to suit ‘-all kinds of eyes." Highest cash prices paid for old gold. KoparlnRof Watches, Clocks sod Jewelry* peelsltv. Slid satisfactory work guaranteed. Everything I sell guaranteed to ba ust what 1 represent it. S. WOLFRAM.