Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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mmim ®ht larlinfiten gfm. Published Etkrt Thtrsdat Mornibo. ALBX. O. KOI.MKK. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—$1 Per Annum in Advance; 80 cents tor six months; 86 cents for • months. Advkrtisirg Ratks: One Square, lint insertion $1-00 Every inbseqnent insertion 50 " Contract advertisement* inserted upon the most reasonable terms. The editorials in this paper are writ ten in the singular number, the editorial “we” having been discarded. TILLMAN AND THE SPARTANBURG HERALD. \ The Spartanburg Herald, in an editorial in its issue of the 23rd of April, appears to be somewhat surprised that Ben Tillman should advocate bolt ing so strongly in the west af ter having condemned the same thing in South Carolina when it was to his interest to hold the party together. The Herald certainly ought to know enough about Ben Tillman, after all these years, to see plainly that he always advocates that which will benefit Ben Tillman and will scruple at no infamy what ever, provided he is the gainer. While editor of the Cheraw Re porter, the writer had occasion to speak well of Tillman for the work which he did in the un bottling of Port Royal, but was sorry afterwards that he had been so rash. In talking with one of the politicians about Till man and Irby the politician re marked that the latter had told Tillman if he did not mind his own business, or words to that effect, that he (Irby) would tell about that $40,000 which Till man made out of Port Royal. Now whether the politician in question was telling the truth or not the writer does not know, but it appeared to come straight. If there is anything in it, how ever, it is sure to come out some of these days. The Herald has been in the attitude of defend ing Tillman for some time sim ply because they happened to agree on the silver question, but the editor ought to know that thq, newspaper which undertakes to speak a good word for Ben Tillman will find itself badly left. It is always safe to assume that “Our Noble Leader” never does anything ' with an honest purpose, and the * sooner the Herald finds out that fact the better it will be for the good of the paper and the editor. DARLINGTON SHOULD BE THERE. The great northern settlers convention, which is to meet at Southern Pines, May 5, will be an event of great importance to the south. Railroad rates have been arranged to Southern Pines from northern cities which wil enable many people to take ad vantage of the trip. Delega tions will doubtless be sent to Southern Pines from different towns and communities in the south to induce the northern people to come and see the ad vantages and attractions which each has to offer. It would, therefore, be well for Darling ton to be represented. Our sis ter town Cheraw will have a delegation there, and, as Dar lington has about as much in the way of soil, climate &c. to offer as any other county in South Carolina, it would never do let such an opportunity go by. There is very little time to lose if our town and county are to be represented and it would be well for the board of trade or town council to act at once. A delegation going from here to Southern Pines can leave Darlington on the freight in the morning and connect with the Sea Board at Cheraw at 5.30 in the afternoon and arrive at Southern Pines that night. CHERAW VS. HAMPTON. The Hampton Guardian of last week said: sT t . Almoit • vmt kfo • knitting mill wm etubliriMd st Cheraw, a aand hill vill age In ChealerflaMI county, with a capi tal of a few thoueand dollar*. It paid *o well that a second *oen followed, which was equally profitable. And moaay to operate another has recently been subscribed. We know more than one man in the town of Hampton who could individually snbecribe every dol lar necessary to start a knitting mill. WfctoSikTLstVtPo Well, did you ever I Cheraw, he towh which once was the trade center of the Eastern sec tion of South Carolina and a considerable portion of the Southv n part of North Caro- ina, a sand hill village. If the editor of the Gudrdian would take a trip to that old and im portant town he would learn a tew things which might prevent lim in future from making ridi culous statements like the above. However, if he can not spare the time to take a trip to the old and historic town of Che raw, he might read with profit Mr. Norment’s write up of the town, which will appear short ly in the Hews and Courier. It might open the eves of the edi tor of the Guardian to know too that there is one sto'e in Cheraw which carries a bigger stock of clothing and probably sells more dry goods than all the clothing and dry goods stores put together in the little town of Hampton. J. N. Nortbans, H. A. M. Smith, Julian Mitchel, Huger Sinckler and James Simons, at torneys of Charleston, have been adjudged in contempt of court by Judge Benet because they violated the order of in junction issued by Judge Benet on December 31th last in the Palmetto Brewery case, and all are summoned to appear before him on or before May 4 at ten o’clock in the morning to show cause why they should not be suspended or removed from their office as attorney of the cir cuit or Probate courts of this State during the pleasure of the court or during the continu ance of the alledged contempt; or why other condign punish- mentj in the discretion of the court, should not be imposed upon them and upon each or any one of them. The afore said Judge Benet, being asham ed ot himself for becoming a judge through the grace and indulgence of one Benjamin Ryan Tillman, now proceeds to show some of the able lawyers of Charleston that he has a little authority which he intends to use in harrassing them for a time. Of course he does not expect sensible people to believe that these lawyers could have anything else than contempt for his court, if the truth were known, but it is very short sighted policy, to say the least, for him to advertise to the world that anybody could bold in con tempt the court presided over by W. C. Benet, the wily politi cian, who took such a long time to decide whether or not it would be to his interest toswing on to the heavily loaded and all powerful Tillman coat tail. LOCALS. (Continued from first page.) The Board ot Trade Pushing the To bacco Busina**. The board of trade meeting last Friday afternoon was well attended and much interest was shown in the material prosperity of the town. The tobacco sit uation was fully discussed and the opinion seemed to prevail, among the members of the board, that Darlington should increase her tobbaco business during the coming season and show to the world that she in tends to be one of the great to bacco markets of the country. Darlington already has the lead in South Carolina, and with her enterprising business men and good tobacco farmers, there is no reason whatever why the market herb should not, in the near future, equal if not be superior to any of the markets of North Carolina. No Floral Fair. Mrs. Geo. W. Dargan desires to announce that the floral fair will be given up this Spring on account of the imperfection in the flowers, which is very mark ed this year because of the hot dry weather this month. The society, however, will maintain its organization and hopes to give an exhibition in the Fall as usual. The South Carolina Tobacco nist of last week said: “Mr. Robert Hairston, who repre sents the American Tobacco Co. oh the Darlington (S. C.) mar ket, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Hairston will travel in the interest of ‘Battle Ax’ until the market opens again.” Copies of the new State Con stitution are for sale at ten cents at the Darlington Mercan tile Co.’s store and also at Thk Nk#s office. A limited supply is on hand, and, if you want them, now is your chance. Charleston entertained the veterans last week most royally and all, without regard to poli tics, semed to enjoy themselves. Charleston knows how to enter tain a crowd of visiters and when she undertakes it you may rest assured that the thing is going to be done in the best possible style. Every day, during their stay in the city, the veterans were treated to a lunch or dinner in one of the halls of the city and were waited on by fair young ladies, many of them daughters of the noble women who did such heroic work for the soldiers during the war. Taking it all together the meeting of the veterans in the old city was a most enjoy able occassion, and will doubt less have th? effect of teaching many people in South Carolina that some of the finest people in the world Kve in Charleston. WfcyWt Mlow eMaeiut Jonnie McLaurin has the repu tation of being a sharp, astute politician, but he certainly blunders when he allows a man like “My dear Appelt” of the Manning Times to continually boot-lick him. The* fulsome flattery of such a man as Ap- pelt is enough to make respect able people think there must be something wrong with Mr. Me Laurin whether there is or not. The Banner-Messenger, of Florence, which was horned oat about seven weeks ago, appear ed again last week in new type throughout. May the paper have no more fires in future and continue to work for the good of ite town and county. HOPEWELL. Mrs. M. A. Copeland lost a fine horse last week. Miss Maggie Alexander, who has been acting as governess in the home of Mr. B. S. Beasley for some time, has returned to her home near Cypress. Cotton planting is a thing of the past and some of our farm ers are ready to transplant their tobacco, and aro only waiting for rain which is needed very badly at present. I hope soon to be able to report the establishment of a postoffice in this locality, a con venience which we very much need, as some of our citizens are copapelled to go or send four and the Society Hill first qine miles for their mail SOCIETY HILL. Some of our citizens are tak ing advantage of the low rates to Charleston this week. Miss Susan Burn has returned home, after teaching school sev eral months in the New Provi dence section. Mr. D R. McIntosh, who .has been employed in the depot at Cheraw, returned home last week on account of his grand father’s (Capt. Evans) death. Mrs. John Witherspoon left for Charleston this morning, having been summoned to the bedside of her mother. After departing news of her mother’s death was received. A match game of base hall will be played here Friday after- nnon oetween the Welsh Neck High School team, of Hartsville, After the shooting of W. T. Smith by Newitt Kelley, H. M Smith, bondsman for Jim Kel ly, came off of Kelly’s bond and he was delivered to the sheriff who put him in jail. The Ladies Memorial Associ ation, of Ebenezer, have decid ed to hold memorial exercises on May 11 at 4.30 o’clock in the afternoon. Have you registered yet? Dar lington should have 3,500 regis tered voters and the indications now are that there will not be 2,000. The Rev. Mr. Taylor, of War- renton, N. C., will preach in the Baptist church next Sunday morning. Messrs. Claude Milling and Eugene Vaughan spent last Sunday in Charleston. Business Locals. Insure wint Dargan & Baird, who represehts the leading fire, life and accident insurance com panies. The buttons on Blackwell Bros’ , ready-to wear suits are like the great prize fights—they never come off. Beautiful line of negligee shirts. Edwards & Co. All kinds of fire wood for sale by F. M. Sims. Loose soda, 3ifonts per pound at Deans Bros.’ A full line qj^wash neckwear at Brunson, Lunn & Co.’s. Second stock of Jupiter and gloria black silk opened this weak at 8. A. Woods & Co’s. To our fi iends 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. Hot weather is coming again. Prepare for it by buying one of our thin coats and vests. We have a nice stock of them. Ed wards 6c, Co. A new line of lawns organdies dimities and linen dress goods opened this week atS. A. Woods 6c Co’s. No matter if your regular Extra Slim, suit that will fit the want to pay for it. Bros. urse is a e have a rice you lack well One pound packages of soda, only 5 cents per package; Deans Bros. - A nice assortment of umbrel las and parasols in all sizes. Bruason, Lunn 6c Co. - *•» — Shakespeare’s plays are all well enough for the stage but the New Home and Wheeler 6c Wilson sewing machines are what is needed for the sewing room. Blackwell Bros. or five miles for their mail. A petition has been forwarded to the proper authorities asking for the establishment of one in our midst, and we have every reason to believe it will be done. Rev. WilUam Alexander, of Cypress, traveled through this section last week. I had the pleasure of his company at my home over night. He ’8 cer tainly well preserved for a man of his age—near 80, I suppose. He seems lively and in appear ance, as young as when I first met him twenty five or thirty years ago. Come again, Uncle William, we are always glad to see you. Mr. Charlie Reynolds discov ered in the mouth of bis pump, the other day, a pint or more of liquid mixture resembling some kind of liniment or medicine and which had a very peculiar and disagreeable odor. No doubt the intention was to spoil the water or poison the family. Mr. Reynolds has had the mix ture analyzed and it is said to contain strychnine. He is a quiet and peaceable citizen and if he had an enemy he did not know it. The affair is as yet wrapped in mystery A line of wash goods at. prices to suit you; give us a call and see for yourself. Brunson, Lunn & Co. DOVESVILLE. Mr. C. N. Spinks and brother, of Darlington, paid our town a flying visit on Sunday afternoon, on their wheels. Those who aro so fortunate as to have tobacco plants, are setting out with might and main since the rain. Messrs. Willie Carigan, Harry Race and John McCall, of So ciety Hill, were visiting rela tives and friends in town on Sunday. Dr. J. R. Ware has returned from the Exposition Conven tion at Spartanburg, and re ports a good meeting and a fine time generally. There has been a good deal of sickness in this community recently, which it is hoped the thunder storms, with their puri fying effect, may greatly alle viate. Mr Loney Gandy and Miss Hattie Byrd were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, by Rev. J B Holly, at the resi dence of Miss M. J. Gandy, on Wednesday evening 24th inst. The long barred windows of Heaven were opened on Friday evening last, and the thirsty earth drenched with abundant and copious rains, causing the vegetable and animal kingdoms to smile with grateful thanks. As to the third of a stand of corn, mentioned in my last weeks items, our imformant must have had in mind his in dividual case, as I have since made inquiries and am informed tnat there is a good stand of corn and there may be expected a good stand of cotton since the rain. Try a half-gallon of pickles; 25 cents; F. M my fine Sims. CYPRESS. Four or five of our farme'rs have good stands of corn. The rain came just in time to save the oat crop which was suffering very much. Last Friday afternoon about four o’clock we had in this section a very heavy rain, hail and wind storm, but no damage was done. The road hands are now working the public roads and putting them in fine condition again from all accounts, and we hope that all the roads will be treated alike. Several of our people went down to Charleston last week to take a look at the old soldiers and see the sights, &c. Among those who went were Mr. John W. DuBose and daughter, Miss Eda, Mrs, Boyd DuBose and ... Miss Modena Hill. All report a and sandals ,for ladies and;very pleasant time and are en- children before purchasing— 1 thusiastic over the hospitality mtest styles in black and tan. shown them by the people of Edwards 6c Oo. _ | the city during their stay there. Examine our line of oxfords I have not been able as yet to find out exactly who will plant tobacco and the number of acres for each—will endevor to have a correct list ready for next week’s publication. Citizens, because the hot weathes has come, don’t get lazy and stupid and let the_ fac tory move stop. A prominent young man from another place, remarked to ms yesterday, “1 declare you all have a dull town here, and what a pity when by a little effort it could be made one of the liveliest places around.” I only mention this to show how outsiders look upon us. If we ever expect to start an enterprise, now is the time. Let us all put our shoulders to the wheel and make a shove. There is no use living wholly for ourselves. Do we net want the future generation to prosper and find employment here at home, instead of being forced to seek work elsewhere and thereby bui d up other towns? What say you? Let us “work while it is day, for the night, when no man can work, is fast approaching.” Look out for wind storms! The cheapest tornado policy on the market is written by Dar- gtin & Baird. Rates p-^r $1,000: 1 year, $2; 2 years, $4; 3 years, $G. «-•» Our butter is kept on ice while it is in our store—which isn’t very long, as it sells very fast; Deans Bros. sea- m of the 8PRINGVILLE. Mrs. Emma Lewis is still on the sick list. Gardens In this community are good, considering the son. The oat crop will be short this section on account drought. Corn is looking finely and the acreage is not less than last year. I am sorry to report that Mrs. Harrit Parnell is quite sick at this writing, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, of Ben- nettsville, is visiting Mr. J. N. Kervin’s family. There has been lively times during the last few days in the tobacco planting business. Cotton is coming up but I think it will be badly hurt by the cold weather which we are having. Lillie, the eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. D. Lewis died on the 21st of this month. Don’t overstock yourself on cigarette. “Toddy” and “Drum” are the leading brands in other towns and will be in this. Don’t buy any other brands. Drummond Tobacco Company. Young men, if you will smoke cigarettes, for the sake of econ omy and health, use “Toddy” and “Drum” brands only. For sale by Deans Bros. You those Bros’. should collar some of neckties at Blackwell is is a delightful rain which was greatly RIVERDALE. Miss Girts, of Charleston, visiting Mrs. C. J. Milling. Most of our farmers have good stands of corn, and it looking well. The Sunday School at Me- chanicsville is flourishing They have sixty-four names enrolled. We had last Friday needed. Within a radius of about five miles around this place, there will be about 421 acres of tobac co planted, as follows: W. E. Dargan and sons, 120 acres; I. Lewenthal, 80; Dr. Spain, 30; Capt. Whipple, 90; W. C. Ervin, 7; Mrs. Ella Fountain,25; Dr. A. H. Hayden, 10; G. W, Abbott, Sr.. 10; Moses Abbott, 5; Gen eral Moody, 5; G. W. Abbott Jr., 7; Manley Moody. 4; Wil liam Moody, 15; Estate of Dr. Willcox, 15; and colored people about 10. Insure against bicycle accid- dnis with Dargan & Baird, gen eral agents of the great United States Casualty Co. Rate, $2 per $1,000. Fastest Run on Record. [The State.] The special train that carried Camp Hampton down to Char leston, returned yesterday in charge of Conductor J. J. John son with Engineer Jack Mea dows at the throttle of engine No. 19. The run was made in •two hours and forty seven min utes, the fastest time ever made between the two cities. Straw hats, straw hats, straw hats, at Brunson, Lunn & Co.’s. N. B. Another invoice will ar rive this week. OATS. [Cor., Columbia RegiHter.] Miss Ella King, of Florence, is visiting Miss Nellie Parrott of Lydia. The Gully Sunday school has more than doubled its member ship. The school is branching out. A home department with twenty or more members with Mrs. Dr Wallace as suprintend- ant, has been formed. This class is made up of those who are unable to attend school at the church. It include! those whose household duties keep them at home, the maimed, the halt, ai d the blind. In this de partment there are two paral ytics and one blind, who prepare the lesson every Sunday. The condition of the membership is a pledge to study the lesson at least thiry minutes. The super- intendant has her corps of vis itors who keep in contact with this class. Mrs. Wallace is the right one in the right place and we expect this to have a telling influence on the community. Give us a trial if you are go ing to buy a suit of clothes; Brunson, Lunn & Co. | How the Candidate Decline*. (Eugene Field.) “Why not accept the United States Senatorship yourself, Judge?” inquired a Senator from Routt county, at the Senatorial Convention. “Oh. well—now.” stammered the Judge, blushing very deep ly; “I—well—you know—ah- —I am—yes—totally unprepar ed for that sort of a thing, you know.” “Of course you are,” said the Senator from Routt county; “but you embody all the quali fications demanded and Pin go ing to announce you as a candi date!” “No, no, no!” cried the Judge, catching the Routt county Sen ator by the coat tails. “Don’t do that, ray dear sir, don’t do that! But I’ll tell you what you can do. Come this way a mo ment.” The Judge dragged the Sena tor into the darkest corner of the lobby. There was a mean ingful glitter in his eyes, his bqtom heaved with conflicting emotions and his voice was strangely hoarse. He stood up on his toes and whispered in the Senator’s ear: “You can say I am in the hands of my friends.” Town and country dwelling harns and other substantU buildings and their contents P sured against wind storm* lowest rates by Dargan Baird. — ■ The pay roll of the Pennwi. vania railroad averages $loo one a day. The company owns thito thousand and four hundred™ oomotives, and one hundred i forty one thousand cars; < trols nine thousand miles of i and has two hundred and twq ty-six barges and other watd craft Its relief fund numbaii fifty-two thousand memben, has $000,000, and is now pay! ing out in benefits about a day. ' VETEMIIS, ^£11110117’ Headquarter* Camp Darliugton l Darlington, 8. O., April as, 1T4.| 1 1HE members of thi* Camp an hereby requested to ametsl^ in front of the Court Houhs on Mitt dav May 11th at 4 o'clock p. m , <2 the purpose of participating j n ’ Memorial aerviees to pay tribute i our dead comrade* in forming^ line the members are requested M preserve as far as possible their qU organization* and to bring with thee any flagr used in *6. vice. By order of B. Jambs. W. B. Kkith Daikub, a Coma, ander - Adjutant. FOB SALE. A DESIRABLE HOUSE AUDIOS on Pearl utreet, Darlington, 8 U., for sale. House ha* mix room and kitchen in good repair: ten* easy. Apply to WaltbrJ. Parrott, Darlington, s. 0. Meeting of the Darlingtonhif ocratic Club. T here will be a meeting oi the Daibngton Democrat! Club at the Court House Haturdq n oruing, May 8. at 11 o'clock fur tin purpose of electing delegate* to thl t'ouuiy Convention which neettsi May 4. J. J. WARD, A. U DANTZLER, V. Prs*. Secretary. MONEY TO LEN O N IMPROVED REAL ESTATE I Darlington. Call on or *ddn W. P. AIRHEART, Enterprise Hotel HI'A TK OF SOUTH CA HO UFA. Count}/ of Darlini/ton. j ]ly IF. Jt. Hoole, Esq., Probate Judge WHEREAS, 8. J. Ormand modi suit to me to grant unto him l^tttB of Administration ol the E*tate un ! efTeets of Mary D. Oi maud 4* ceased: These are therefore to cite and at monish all and (singular tiie kinditl and creditor* of the (-aid Mary U. (k maud, deceased, that they be and ip pear before mo in the Court of Pia bate, to be held at Darlington, 8, C, on May Htii next, after pubiicatili hereof at 11 o'clock in the furenooB to show cause, if any they have, whj tiie said Aduiini*tration should MB be granted. j Given under my Hand, this 28 dd of April, Anno Dtmiini 1890. W. B HOOLE, Judge of Probate. Apr.30—2t. m im iit m I AM OFFERING FOR SALE EQGI from liigli class, heavy-weight rt ver-laced Wyandottee, tiie nest “«» eral purpose” fowl in the world. Th«J lay all the winter. 1 also have a "English Red Cap” eggs for l Price, $1 to $1.50 for a setting of tidT teen eggs. W. B. OAKES, Darlington, S.C. Ml* to. We are overstocked in BED ROOM SUITS and we put the knife in and cut deeply. Cut out this advertil* ment and present to us with the SPOT CASH, from April JQ 1896, at 12 o’clock noon, to May 9, at 12 o’clock noon, you can buji OUR $18 OAK SUITS AT “ 20 “ “ “ “ 25 “ “ “ “ 35 “ “ “ (CHEVAL) “ 40 “ «« <• “ 60 «< « .. $15. 17. 20. 25. 30. 45. Don t trouble yourself with the why and how can wo do it—i have the GOODS and the offer is open while they last to May 9. -:-BAIRD BROS. N. B. LOUNGES, BABY CARRIAGES AND PARL0B SUITS UPHOLSTERED FOR A LITTLE MONEY For Correct Styles In MILLINERY Miss Maggie Jones