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3S- Jarlington $m. PUBI.ISHKD Evk*T TKTRBDAT Mormns. AIiBX. O. KOLI.OCK. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum in Advance; O 1 ) cents (or six months; 25 cents for t ninths. AnvKRTienre Ratks: One Square, first insertion $1.00 Every sobseqneat insertion 50 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. The editorials in this paper are writ ten in the singular number, the editorial "we” having been discarded. > EDWARD E. EVANS. Capt. Edward E. Evans died at his home at Society Hill on Sunday night, the 19th inst., at 9 o’clock. He was born in 1825, and at the time of his death was, therefore, in his 71st year. Capt. Evans was prepared for college at Dr. Mulenburg’s school, at Flushing, Long Island, and af terwards entered the South Carolina College where he grad uated. Upon completing his college course, he entered the law school at Harvard College, intending to make the law his profession—but, his eyes failing him, was compelled to give up his ambition in this direction and content himself with the mote quiet life of a planter, which occupation he pursued with great suecess until the day of his death. After the war Capt. Evans readily adapted himself to the changed condi tion ot things and made a success of farming when many others failed. He was always a most useful mem ber of the agricultural society of this county and his essays were much appreciated and his experiments followed with sue cess by the progressive farmers of the county. Towards the latter part of the war he served as Captain of State troops, but never held a political office, although his talents as a de bater are said to have been re markable. C»pt. Evans was the last rep resentative of Judge Evans’ family at Society Hill and his death will be greatly felt by the community, especially Trinity Episcopal Church, of which he was a vestryman for many years. He leaves three daughters and one son, the eldest being the wife of Mr. Lucas McIntosh of Darlington county. The funeral services were held aj Trinity Church, Society Hill, at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning, The Rev. T. P. Baker officiating. The following acted as pall bearers: C. D., W. D., T. S. and E. W. Evans, his nephews; and W. R. Godfery, J. J. Lucas, W. C. Wilson and L. S. Rose. Maj. J. J. Mclver and Mr. John Witherspoon, two of Capt. Evans old friends, acted as hon- oraiy pall bearers. THE SPARTANBURG MEETING, The meeting of the delegates from the different counties of the State, at Spartanburg last week, was well attended and a good beginning for the work, which is to be done for the Cotton States Exposition at Chicago, was made.* John Gary Evans was made presi dent of the association, or com pany, which was organized, in the hope hsfwould use fully bis contingent fund if necessary to make South Carolina’s exhibit a success at Chicago. Gen. W. E. James has been appointed commissioner for Darlington county and needs the aid ana co-operation of the people of the county and town in order that Darlington county may be well advertised at Chicago. Darlington had a fine exhibit at Atlanta, and. as a good dis play at Chicago is more impor tant than one at Atlanta, our peo ple should do their best and make the most of this opportun- ity- a REGISTERING SLOWLY. At this writing, Wednesday the 22nd, 724 have registered in this county. The registration board will serve tnree more weeks after this week in the town of Darlington, and after that time certificates can be obtained the first Monday in each month up to, I think, thirty days before the election. Let all register now while the board is in session—some thing may prevent later. The Marion Star of last W3ek said: Judge Watts, by his jndlclsl (airness, his impartial rulings and his dignified bearing, his genial and social manner, won the admiration and respect ot the people ot Marion. No Judge on the bench in South Carolina has succeeded in captivating our people to the extent that Judge Watts has done during the last session of court. Is’nt it a fact cotemporary that you are putting it a little strong, although you are a Till- manite? It is not reasonable to suppose that Judge Watts has captivated even the Tillmanitee of Marion more than any of the other Tillman Judges. Now, don’t you think you ought to take back a little of your gush, cotemporary, or acknowledge that you are in love with all Tillmanite Judges? It is amusing to hear life-long Democrats in South Carolina talking of the “glorious prin ciples of the republican party” and all such stuff. Of course, every one knows that the ma jority of the “lilly whites” have joined republican clubs simply for the purpose of fighting Till- manism, but it is entirely un necessary for them, on that ac count, to be loud in their advo cacy of republican principles, such as protection, &c. There are a few enthusiasts, however, who have gone into it for what office and money they may get out of it, but very few people are deceived by anything which they say orfe way or the other, President Cleveland’s brother, who is pastor of the Presbyter ian Church at Chaumont, N. Y., refuses to resign the pastorate of that church at the solicita tion of the elders. Mr. Cleve land does not believe in protec tion and it is alledged that the elders want to oust him on that account. The Presbytery is neutral on the question, but the case will be appealed to the Bynod. The Rev. Mr Cleveland will get the best of those elders yet if he is any thing like his distinguished brother. The primary election held for the purpose of deciding where the Court House of Saluda coun ty should be placed resulted in the selection of Red Bank over Emory by a vote of 913 to 815. The old Butler burying ground, in which lie the remains of Ma jor General Wm. Butler, of Re volutionary fame.and Col. Pierce Butler, wno fell at Cherubusco while commanding the Pal metto regiment, is only about five miles from Red Bank. The New York MaJ and Ex prt-ss a few days ago said: The report th»t a prominent Lowell manufacturing company has determined to stop the mailing of cloth goods, and confine itself to underwear and hosiery, because of the competition of Sonthern mills, is the latest proof that the South is advancing toward that position in the manufsetaring world to which its facil ities and it* labor conditions entitle it. As well seek to roll back the Atlantic as try to argue away the logic of the situation in the new Dixis. .When papers like the New York Mail and Express make such an admission, there is no use to discuss the question any longer. The Columbia Register of Friday last said: The best thing that we have heard abont Governor Evans lately was that the editor of the Statt would not associ ate with him in a business or socM cap acity. We always knew that thert was good solid character about John Gary Evans. John Gary Evans certainly did not show much solid charac ter when he advocated buying out the Register a few years ago. The funniest joke of the sea son is the running of Ben Till man’s pitchfork speech in the Chesterfield Advertiser as a se rial story. It is probable that the serial will be finished about the time that Ben runs for the Senate the second time. LOCALS. (Continued from first page.) WHO MADE THE BEST CROP? Some Interasting Facts From Mr. J. E. Brockinton, of Williamsburg. The following appeared in the News and Courier several days ago: We have received the following seff- explanatory letter from Mr. J E. Brock inton. ot Kmgstree, Williamsburg Coun ty, 8. C., To the Editor of the Aews and Cour ier:—From your editorial comment In Friday's paper I §ee it is still undecided as to whether Mr. McGill, Mr. Wil liamson or myself has made the largest net yield of money from one acre of to bacco in 1885. I herewith enclose you statement of my sale and expenses on the acre, also statement of turnip crop on same acre after the tobacco crop. J. E. Brockinton. Kingstree, S. C., April 11, 1890. 1,750 lbs tobacco on one sere sold for $326 Expense 40 200 bushels turnips @40 80 Expenses 5 $280 75 Total ,.$301 I have the same acre now planted in Irish potatoes; after the potatoes, will plant la tobacco, and after the tobacco again in turnips, and I hope to beat the above record. J. E. B. Mr. E. E. McGill, of Darling ton, made |262 20 net on one acre of tobacco and Mr. W. J. Williamson, of Marion, made $318 gross on one acre. It has not been stated how much Mr. Williamson’s crop cost and he will have to be heard from be fore it can be decided who is the champion tobacco farmer of the State. The tobacco farm ers of Darlington should hus tle this year and beat the re cord—Darlington musj not let any other county in the State get ahead of her in tobacco rais ing. WANTED, ANOTHER MILL. Darlington’* Buainaaa Men Will Take Stock In A Now Enterprise. The editor of The News heard a prominent business man in Darlington say the other day that he would be willing to take stock in a hosie. y mill here. A number of knitting mills are starting up in this part of the country but it is not necessary that all should make the same kind of goods. Some should manufacture coarse socks, some stockings; others might make fine socks and stockings and others still might confine them selves to undershirts, drawers &c. A little agitation of the subject would probably con Yince Darlington’s enterprising men that something of the kind would pay and it certainly would be well to look into the matter. (Jen. Kennedy was the last of the commanders of Kershaw’s brigade: Kershaw, Bonham, Connor and Kennedy all have “passed over the river and now rest under the shade of the trees”. _ The question of the hour is: “Who writes the editorials iu the Chesterfield Advertiser 1" The editor of The N ews thinks he knows, but wouldn’t like to tell. You can buy groceries from us' in bulk at wholesale prices for cash; Brunson, Lunn « Co. Business Locals Full line new ne; Brunson, Lunn & Co. shirts; The best suit of clothes and straw hat for the least money at Blackwell Bros. Highest cash prices paid for country produce; F. M Sims. A superior tea is the “Orloff”, 70 cents a pound, and the best roasted coffee is “Our Blend”; for sale only by G. O. Mertz. Look out for wind storms! The cheapest tornado policy on the market is written by Dar- gan & Baird. Rates p^r $1,000: 1 year, $2; 2 years, $4; 3 years, $6. Butter, lard, eggs and sliced ham kept on ice at Deans Bros.’ Beautiful line wide percales just received; black, light blue and pink stripes; Persian styles and linen effects; Brunson, Lunn & Co. Does your old machine run heavy? Trade it for a “New Home” or “Wheeler & Wilson” at Blackwell Bros.’ To our fiiends that plant to bacco, we announce that Mr. Wyatt has arrived and we are prepared to furnish barn flues at bottom prices. Quality and workmanship the best. Wel ling & Bonnoitt. Best cream cheese, 15 cents a pound. G. O Mertz. Town and country dwellings, barns and other substantial buildings and their contents in sured against wind storms, at lowest rates by Dargan & Baird. We carry a full line of dry goods, shoes, clothing and hats: f irices guaranteed as low as the owest; Brunson, Lunn & Co. Sewing machine needles and best oil at Blackwell Bros.? A nice, fresh lot of fruit to ar rive today (Thursday); F. M. Sims. Insure against bicycle accid- dins with Dargan & Baird, gen eral agents of the great United States Casualty Co. Rate, $2 demand So much for the to per $1,000. TBB C01TY NEWS. ITEMS FROM SEVERAL SECTIONS AS TOLD BY CORRESPONDETS. E!ec>ion at Lamar—Cupid at Work.— Death of a Much Belcvod Lady. —Other Correspondence. The measles are abating and the general health of our com munity is yery koocI- Lamar seems to be getting bn quite a little boom just now. The A. C. L. has just completed a very nice depot, and the Bap tist are progressing in the build ing of their house of worship. They hope to be ready to dedi cate it about the last of May. The light of the gleaming blaze startled our citizens on the night of the 11th inst. about 9 o’clock when it was discovered that tne barn, of Dr. J, A. Cole was on fire. The Doctor had a considerable quanity of corn, peas, fodder and hay in the barn, all of which was complete ly destroyed The loss, I sup pose, was not loss than $500, but was fully covered by insur ance. The municipal election at this place on the 17th inst. re sulted iu the election of J. M. Spears Intendant, and G. E. Du Bose, W. S. Reynolds, J. C. Summersett and J. P. Lane wardens. Our young city far thers seem to have gone to work with some energy. We bespeak some progress in our town affairs if they can but have the co operation of our citizens. We are very sorry indeed to chronicle the death of Mrs. Hubbard Carter whose illness was caused from a case of mea sles. She was buired on the 17th inst at Fair Hope church. Mrs. Carter was a Miss Amanda Wilson, ot Sampson County N C., and a sister of Mr T. F. Wilson of this place. She was a lady of admirable disposition and much beloved by all who knew her. Cupid is still playing his old tricks among our young folks, as was evidenced in the mar riage of our young fellow towns man, Mr W. S. Reynolds, to Miss Judith Hodges on the night of the 15th inst. There was quite a large crowd present on the occasion, and after the ceremony was performed by Rev. M”. Ariel, there was a splendid and bountiful feast spread and all tasted of the substantials and dainties of our goodly land. Every body around here, your reporter included, seems to be hustling, notwithstanding the hot and dry weather. Good stands of corn are general and the little plant is looking green and strong. Cotton planting is a thing of the past and those who planted very early have v- ry fine stands already. Gar dens are retarded in growth very much on account of dry weather. Tobacco plants gen erally are late, although some of our farmers have plants ready for setting, but cannot set them without watering them from wells which is a slow and tedi ous process. It may yet happen that the late plants will hit the season better. We hope, however, that we will soon have good showers. The acerage will be considerably increased this year. TIMMONSVILLE. Miss Irene Charles is visiting relatives in Florence. Rev. Mr. Peel, of Mt. Elon, has commenced a series of meet ings in the Baptist Church at this place. Lumber is being hauled for the new Presbyterian Church that is soon to be built here. It will be located on Byrd Street, in front of the Baptist Church. Messrs. J. A Cole and Dun can McKenzie are getting their new brick yard in shape and will soon be prepared to deliver a fine quality of brick to their customers. Mr. R. C. Saverance has near ly completed his new house. He bought a small farm just out of town on the “Walker Place” and is making i» look very neat and homelike. Mr. Jesse Keith, formerly shoe salesman for Roberts & Hoge, of Richmond, has receiv ed his line of samples from his new house. M. Felix & Co., of Cincinnati, and will start on his trip Tuesday (21st) evening. Our farmers are all complain ing of the dry weather and for those who are preparing to plant tobacco it means a great deal of work, as they are* oblig ed to keep their plant beds damp, and have to use artificial irrigation. The most casual observer will notice a vast improvement iu Timmonsville over last year. Then 1 (verything was dull and there were several vacant stores and residences. Now every one is doing better, business id more brisk an 1 houses are always in 1 OATS. Dr. S. D. Harrell has begun work on his new residence, which will be elegant. Our farmers are about through \ planting cotton, and would, now be glad to see a good rain. Mr. J. B. Stewart, who has been very sick, I am glad to say, is some better. Some of tho tobacco planters complain of a scarcity of plants, owing to their being killed by the cold. The picnic at Harrell’s mill pond on Saturday last, was a success in every way. and there was plenty of fish to eat. The addition to Mr. C. N. Oats, house is nearing comple tion, and will add very much to the appearance as well as convencience. Mr. Fred Clark and family, of Florence County, spent Satur day and Sunday here with Mrs. Clark’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rhineheart. Mr Solomon Thomas has re- returned from a visit to Fla. There must be a great attraction here to draw him from the “Land of Flowers” so soon. A tenant house on Mr. N. L. Harrell’s place was burned on Sunday. Joe Jacobs, the oc cupant, succeeded in saving bis household goods. The County Supervisor and the township board met at Mr. C. Rhineiicart’s on the 17th last. They elected Mr. S. R. Suggs overseer for tho public roads in this township. There are quite a number of default ers. | bacco business. DOVESVILLE. There is not more than a third of a stand of corn Miss Alice Swinton, of Sum ter, is visiting the family of Mr, A. B. Dove. Mrs. Archie China, of Sumter, is visiting relatives and friends in town. Madam Rumor says that in this neighborhood wedding bells will soon be ringing. Mrs. Jennie Carroll and little son.Harvey, have returned from a protracted visit to relatives in Bennettsvilte. Dr. J. R. Ware, the only dele gate from this place who attend ed the meeting at Spartanburg, extended the trip to Greenville, his old home. Prof. Hinnant is already se lecting appropriate pieces and assigning dramatispersotue for Ids school commencement, which will take place on June 12 th. James Quirk, colored, who recently escaped from the Asy lum in Columbia, was arrested here and carried hack to that institution one day last week. In consequence o f the contin ued drought, tobacco plants will be in great demand. I have already heard of several, whose beds have failed, trying to engage plants. CYPRESS. We are having some very hot and dry weather now and rair is very badly needed to bring up stands of cotton and the oats crop is also badly needing rain. There is a great scarcety of to bacco plants and many of our tobacco farmers begin to think that they will not succeed in getting plants sufficient for their land and that a large amount of land thai had been prepared for tobacco will have to be planted in cotton or corn. Mrs. Dr. H, J. Lee, of Lydia, died at her daughter’s home, Mrj. Dr. J. M. Josey’s at this p a -e this morning at about 6 o’clock. Mrs. Lee had beeu in feeble health for a long time. She was a very highly esteemed lady and her many friends and relatives have the sympathy of '-he entire county m their be reavement. Mrs. Lee was about 60 years old. Her remains will be laid to rest at Wesley Chapel cemetery to morrow Wednes day morning. HIGH HILL. The most of our farmers have fmished planting cotton. Mr. J. N. Melton and Mr. A. F Stuckey are the first to set out tobacco plsfnts in this neigh borhood. It is pleasan* to see Miss Dora Hill home again. She has been spending about two weeks with her sister who has been sick, but is improving slowly now. I was glad to attend the pic nic given by the Palmetto school ] which was enjoyed by all pre- I sent, and, especially, by one of our youug bachelors. From tho auxious counten ance of one of our young men he must intend taking advan tage of leap year, for he has sold his horse and buggy and says if his sweetheart wants to see him she must call on him. Call on us for auytning you want in clothing and gents’ fur nishing goods; Brunson, Lunn & Co. CLYDE. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson is still quite sick but improving somewhat. Wd had'an excellent sermon at New Market Sunday by Rev. J. C. Counts. Several of our hoys have been to Lowther’s Lake where they caught a large number of fish. Messrs. M. J. Outlaw and J. J. Ward, of Darlington, were in our community Saturday on business Stands of corn are good through this section. Nearly all of our farmers are through planting cotton and some have good stands. PALMETTO. Mr. J. Lf Jeffords and family spent la it Sunday with Mr. C. B. Gardner, of this section. An nged colored man, Elias Stephens, died on Mr. O. H. Ed wards’ place last Sunday. Miss Janie Outlaw and Mrs. L. E. Smith, of Darlington, paid Mrs Nina Jeffords a visit last Tuesday. Mr. Calvin Jones has return ed home, after a short but pleas ant visit to friends and relatives in Sumter county. We are very sorry to report that Mr. Sammie Young is very sick just now with the measles; we truly hope to see him well and out again soon. Two of Darlington’s most charming young ladies, Miss Janie Outlaw and Miss Lizzie Foster, and Mrs. L. E. Smith attended the picnic at Mul- drow’s mill last Friday. 100 “New Home” and Wheel er and Wilson sewing machines just received at Blackwell Bros.’ M. J. BYRD, PUBLIC SQUARE. TFE LEADING HOUSE IN THE CITY. NOTHING CHEAP BUT THE PRICE. Our Styles Always CORRECT. Only a few more cans of those fine peaches; F. M. Sims. Ladies’ and children's oxfords at Brunson, Lunn & Co. Insure wint Dargan Baird, who represents the leading fire, life and nccideui insurance com panics. MILLINERY, HOISRRY, VEILINGS, FLOWERS, I.ACCS, RIHBONH, CORKK.TH, lil.OVKH, *C. Sole Agents for the World Renowned Featherbone Corset. No other house in the city ha» these goods. The only guaraniced Corset on the market. ft “New M Mens At the exceedingly low price of ten cents each. Kindly call and inspect our goods care fully. You will soon he convinced that it pays to trade at Mrs. BIRD'S, DABUKGTOH.S.C. he m for m. AM OFFERING FOR SALE EGGS from high class, heavy-weight sil ver-laced Wyandotte*, th'e nest “gen eral purpose” fowl in the world. They lay all the winter. I also have some “English Rod Cap” eggs for sale. Price, $1 to $1.50 for a setting of thir teen eggs. W. B. OAKES, MliTSm. Darlington, S. C. iclf Tobacco Growers’ Association. T here will be a meeting of the Tobacco Growers Associa tion in the Court House on Tuesday the 21st. AM farmers who are inter ested in tli.* eul-ivi io i of Tobacco are earnestly requested to meet at that time. Matters of importance are to be discussed W E. Jam ks. President. Bright Williamson, 8c retary. Annual Meeting. T HE annual meeting of the stock holders of the Darlington Manu facturing Company will be held at the office of the company, Darlii gton, 8. C., on Thursday, May 7, 1880, at 12 o’clock M. JAS. L. EDWARDS. ApllO—3t. Secretary. , , . V1WU1UH, Knalncn, Hoilurs. Saw-Millrt, Threshing; Machines, ( ottmi <«ms umi I*re»putf, Wotui- working Machinery, Brick Mu- chines, Caito Mills and KvnDoiHtors. Huy Presses, Steam rumps. Saws, In jectors, Belting, Shafting, Pulleys, Boxes, (irist Mills, Wind Mills, Ilorso Powers ami anything in the machinery line. We re present several of tin* old est and most reliable manufacturers in each of the Above lines and arc pre pared to nnaie iMKtom Prices. We are agents for A. B. Kanin bar <\).,Liddell A'Ct».,l<aue M Or. Po., I Jeer ing Harvester t’o., Henry it. Worthing ton, Daniel Pratt ti in t,\». Wins hip Ma chine (’o., ('handler «&c Taylor ('-o’, Bren- n;.n & Co., and others. We earry a full line of the Peering Harvester Co.'s Harvesting Machines; Pise Harrows, I fission Saws, Cane Mills and Uvaporatm’s, ituiiher Bolting and u large supply of pipe ami lutings, valve -, pumps • upplies., eto..ete\ The Peering 1 do. I B’i 11 Bearing and Holier Hearing Bieyeb* Mowing Ma chine is the uu st uon.ing and lightest machine in the world. We ask a Trial, and guarantee sallsiuetion. We also earry a large stock of Stndo- Bakor one and tworhorsc* wag ms, iron nxle anti thimble skein and a lull line of open and top buggies, surreys, etc. Co rrespondence solicited from'parties wishing anything in our lino and fair treatment, bottom prices and reliable goods guaranteed. We often have bargains in second hnn i machinery. W. H. GIBBES. JR , & CO., NEAR UNION DEPOT, COLUMBIA, - - S. O. ■Mwmm • ' /'' r - ■Hm? ^ i ».-* or 0 tn THE "IIVIIGSTOI," The senior member of our firm spent the past two years in Floridj where the mosquito is “ at homo.” The Florida “ crackers,” above all people, know a good Canopy when they see it. They invariably use the “ LIVINGSTON.” We have in medium and large sizes at $2 and $2.25. We are headquarters for Hammocks and kindred household supplies. Oar Spring styles of WIMIOW SHADES A\’D MATTIfttt is large and complete. THE MONEY TALKS WITH US. IB .A. I !R, ID FURNITURE and HOUSE FURNISHINGS SHEPHERD SUPPLY POMPx NY 232 MEETING STREET, - - CHARLESTON. S *C STATE AGENTS FOI{ SAI.H OF WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Stoves, Tinwares, House Furnisliings,i| Tin Plate, Sheet jj Iron- Tin Supplies, i GaMti Until! mi Kail Mi ftps it b-'iet We ““-'-‘-TOBACCOEAKNFLUES ;;,,,, Deliver Ti,.™