Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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AUX. O. XOUiOCK. RDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS—#1 Per Annum In Advance; 80 eente for six months; SB cents for • mvuths. Adyxrtibibo Ratxs: One Square, first insertion |1-00 Every subsequent insertion 60 Contract advertisements inserted upon the most reasonable terms. The editorials in this paper are writ tea iu the singular number, the editorial "we” having been discarded. THE MESSENGER AND TILLMAN- . ISM. The Hartsville Messenger of last week had a long labored article in which the editor tried to prove that the Messenger is not a Tillman paper. The edi tor of The News made no such charge against the Messenger, if charge it Could be called, he simply said that the Messenger is friendly to the Tillman cause. To be sure the Messenger is friendly to the Tillmanites. Did not Mr. Drew say in his paper that his main object has been to publish a paper which will meet with the approval of the fanners? Are not the majority of the farmers Tillmanites, and, therefore, is not the Messenger friendly to the Tillman cause? Mr. Drew knows full well that a Tillman paper has never been able to flourish in Darlington county, and, therefore, he does not care to try the experiment of running one. At the same time, however, he intends to play a double game and get all the patronage he can out of them, while) at the same time, taking good care not to offend the straightouts. How do the Tillmanites enjoy such tactics? It certainly must be very hu miliating to them to have newspaper published in their interest which is ashamed to admit that it is friendly to them. As for the editor of The News cutting at the Messenger by say ing it is friendly to the Tillman cause, the idea is ridiculous. Is Mr. Drew ashamed of being con sidered friendly to the Tillman cause when he confesses that his paper is published to meet the approval of the farmers, a majority of whom are Tillman ites? Mr. Drew knows full well that the' editor of The News does not look upon a Tillmanite as “an insignificant speciman of humanity.” If he did, he would not have correspondents in all parts of the county. The News is not published to meet tne ap proval of one class of people, but all classes, as far as the local and county matter is con cerned. The editorials are the views of. the editor of the paper, and, of course, are never en dorsed by everybody and are not written with any such ob ject in view. A TREASURER GONE WRONG. County Treasurer McFadden, of Chester, has gone wrong and the taxpayers of the county are the losers. Mr. McFadden’s embezzlement consisted iu mak ing the taxpayers pay more than they were assessed on the auditor’s books, which excess he appropriated to his own uses. He has been treasurer of Ches- the county for 16 years and has always made his settlements promptly with the State treas urer. Although, Mr. McFad den has been treasurer for 1$ years he has bean swindling the taxpayers only five years, or since about the time when the Tillmanites got full control of State and county affairs. Had not one of the taxpayers noticed that he was being made to pay more taxes than the auditor’s books warranted, there is no telling how long McFadden might have continued his steal ing. It Is gratifying to the “old ring rule crowd” to know i this robbery did not start i after the dawn of Tillman (?). It is the no means the last, which will i, in the 10 £ of the States TtHE REGISTER ON STNDAY MAILS. Tm Dakiixoton Haws • peaks of Us Board of Trade as a “powerful factor in the development of the town,” be cause 'A had succeeded in securing the mall by “star route” from Florence. It seems a lit tle strange to make a mors In the de velopment of a town by dsaecrating the Sabbath day and breaking down ita aacredncae. Wa would*have more faith in a Board of Trade that proposed to throw safeguards sround the ssnctlty of the di*.—Columbia Register. The Register must bear Register must bear in mind that the Board of Trade of Darlington has done a few things for the developement of the town besides securing a star route Sunday mail, which seems to shock the religous scruples of the editor to such an alarming extent. If the editor of the Register would take a trip to Darlington lie would see evidence of much of the work which the Board of Trade has done and have his ' ideas broadened a little as to Sunday mails. It is certainly ridiculous for a reform (?) daily news paper in this enlightened nine teenth century to be taking on pious frills because of an inno- ceot star route Sunday ihail between Florence and Darling ton. IT WAS “EXCUSABLE. The News a week or so ago pretty severely censued the Camden Chronicle for not de nouncing the recent, lynching of a negro in Kershaw county. In reply to the editorial in this paper, the Chronicle of this week said: Mo one deplorek the necewity of lynching more than doe* the editor tbU paper, but there U an unwritten law that will alwaya be apeedily ezecut ed when the virture of our pure women ie asaailed by a fiend in human care to be considered friendly to the Tillman cause. The man who professes to run his paper iu the interest of the farmers, and, at the same time, is touchy about being considered friendly to the cause which a majority of them espouse, is certainly in an uncomfortable position and to be pitied. The Darlington News professes to be a news paper, and is run in the inter est of no one class of people. President Craighead, of Clem- son College, has been elected a delegate to the State convention from Oconee county. There are a good many people who think Mr. Craighead unfit for the po sition which he holds, and this belief will be strengthened when they see that be is dabbling in politics. Taking him all around Mr. Craighead does not seem to be the man for the responsible position which he holds, and the time has arrived when Clem- son would be the gainer on ac count of his resignation. McLAURIN WILL RUN form be he black or' whit*. In tbia cam the recaution was taken to be man waa gotten v greateat precaution ■ certain t&at the right It waa not a wild mob—the men were' cool bnt determined. The - man was arrested near Camden and oonld easily have been executed on the spot bnt was carried about fifteen miles back up the country and duly indenttfied by the young lady and her little brother, the negro also confessing that he waa tha guilty party. Ws understand farther that the negroes of the community were as eager for his capture and azacntion aa were the whites, many of thorn cry ing out for him te be burnt, etc. The circumstance! seem to prove if there was ever an ezcnsable lynching this one waa, sad it did not occur bacause the offender wsi a negro sa Thu News would seem to here us believe. McLAURIN FOR THE SENATE. The Pee Dee Advocate, of Beo- uettsville, has nominated John nie McLaurin for the United States Senate to succeed Man ning Irby. The editor of The News would not like to have to vote for either Irby, McLaurin or John Qary Evans, but, if he were forced to a choice, he woud take McLaurin first, Irby second and John Gary Evans last. While Johnnie McLaurin is a sharp, tricky politician, he has some little idea of doing the best he can for his constituents, re gardless of faction. Irby never does anything one way or the ether and Jofin Gary Evans, should he become Senator, would do all in his power to spite the Democrats. ONLY ONE TRAIN A DAY. Passengers along the line of the Cheraw & Darlington Rail road have now only one train a day to Charleston. Last Mon day the morning train between Florence and Charleston was discontinued, and those who want to go from Darlington and other points on the C. & D. to Charleston will have to take the freight train in the afternoon to Florence. The passenger train, however, will run as usual be tween Wades boro and Florence and return and make connection at Florence for Wilmington and the North. Of course, it is not as convenient to have one train a day to Charleston as it is 'to have two, but perhaps the other train will be put on again in a few months. The Edgefield Advertiser says: “The Ellenton dispensary has been closed on account of lack of patronage. Now that is prohi bition—the prohibition that pro- hibits.” If everyone who op poses the dispensary would stop patronizing it, all of the shops would be closed and the hated law would be repealed by the legislature. Now that the preachers have entered the fight let Us do what we can to help them. With the preachers all along the line fighting it, it ought not to be a difficult mat ter to get rid of the monster. The Tillmanites of Darlington county, doubtless, were not aware that the editor of the Hartsville Messenger did not Congress has at last agreed to an investigation of the bond deal, and Senators Vest and Walthall, democrats, Platt, re publican. and Jones, populist, have been appointed on the committee. So far so good, but now let us have a full and im. partial investigation of South Carolina’s bond deal. Cleve land and Carlisle and Tillman and John Gary Evans have not counted on investigation, which is a suspicious thing in itself. Mr. H. Ml Ayer has sold the Florence Daily and Weekly Times to Darr Jc Brunson, of the Banner-Messenger, and will not enter the newspaper business again as reported a short time ago. LOCALS. {Continued from first pagg.) For The Lower House, and Will Not InteKere With Evans’ Ambition. The following letter has been furnished The News and Cour ier with a request for its imtne diate publication: Washington, D. C., May 15. Mr. P. W. Webber, Secretary, Democratic Convention, Clar endon County, Davis, S. C.— Dear Sir: I note the endorse ment of Clarendon County with the request that I stand for re- election to Congress. Permit me to return thanks through you to the democrats of your county for this testimonial of their appreciation. My record must speak for itself. I can truthfully say that I have brought to th» discharge of my duties all of the energy and ability at my command. If I have in a measure your expec tations it is a source of sincere pleasure and pride. There is a great national fight upon us, and when I enlisted I enlisted for the war, and If you want me my services are at your com mand. I deem the common cause personal interests. It is my duty to comply with - uch a clear and formal demand on the part of my constituents. Your obedient servant, Jno. L. McLaurin. A SUDDEN DEATH. Mr. J. A. Stephens Found Dead .Near Hia Residence. Mr. J. A. Stephens, who lives near Jasper, in this county, was found dead near his home on Wednesday of last week. It seems that on Tuesday after noon Mr. Stephens left home to go off fishing, with the inten tion of returning that evening. As he had not returne4 the fol lowing morning, his family set out to search for him, and his dead body was found within two hundred yards of his house, he having died shortly after leaving. Coroner C, P. Dargan was notified and went v at once to Jasper. After viewing the body and examining a few wit nesses he decided that Mr. Step hens’ death was from natural causes. Mr Stephens was quite an old man and was much esteem ed by all who knew him. He was a prosperous planter and had accumulated considerable property. He had for many years been the Jasper corre spondent of The News. His sudden death is greatly regret ted by all of his acquaintances. To our friends that plant to bacco, we announce that Mr. Wyatt has arrived and we are prepared to furnish barn flues at bottom prioes. Quality and workmanship the best. Wel ling & Bonnoitt. AN EARLY MORNING STEAL. The Store of Mr. M. D. T rull Broken Into. Tha Sate Robbed. One of the boldest robberies that has ever occured here took place early last Friday morning. The store of Mr. M. D. Trull, near the old depot, was entered, his safe (which was a small one) was put in a push cart and the robbers evidently started into the country with it, but when they got just in front of the residence of Mr. J.D.Parson the cart broke down. Right there, within the town limits, the safe was broken into and the money that it contained stolen. The burglars evidently did not intend to steal any thin by which they might be f >un out, for they onlv took money. The robbers broke the money till from the counter and rifled that also. Right on the side walk where thev went into the safe, the burglars left it, where it was found shortly after. The exact amount of money stolen is not known. No arrests have been made as yet. Exchange Your Meal for Bead. We are still exchanging meal for seed. If you have any seed on hand that you would like to exchange for meal bring them along—now is vour chance. Darlington Phosphate Company. Best soda ltt> packages 5 cts. at Coggethall ft Co.’s. Why use an old, hravy run ning sewing machine when you can buy the latest improved ball bearing Wheeler & Wilson of Blackwell Bros. 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. AN OLD RELIC. Now Flag Of The Darlington "Whigs" At The Guards’ Armory. Mr. H. Lide Law, of Harts ville, a son of the late T. C. Law, has presented the Dar lington Guards with an old silk flag that belonged to a military company here in 1832 known as the Darlington Whigs. The flag is in a handsome frame and bears the following inscription: “Remnant of the Flag pre sented by the ladies of Darling ton, 8 C., to the Darlington Whigs, a volunteer Company formed for the defence of the State in 1832, when South Caro lina passed the Ordinance nul lifying the Tariff Law. The first Captain of the Company was E. R. Mclver, who was succeeded by J. S. McCall. T. C. Law was elected Captain in 1835, and continued in office until the command was dis banded in 1839, when, by a res olution of the Company, the Flag was consigned to his cus- today. The Liucny is the lightest and b?si ou the marks'.. See sample at Blackwell Bros.’ A SNEAKING GAME. That Will Get Some One ln!o Trouble If It Is Practiced Much Longer. Lieut. Cox, Chairman of the Managing Committee of the Darlington Guards, desires to inform the parties guilty of pur- loiuing periodicals from the Armory and of defacing maga zines by cutting articles and pictures out of them, that if these depredations do not cease, they will not only be expelled summarily from the organiza tion, if convicted, but will be prosecuted to the fullest ex tent of the law. There is a strong suspicion as to where the responsibility for these acts of vandalism rests, and that suspicion may be act ed on at an early day. OFFICERS ELECTED. Regular Annual Meeting of The Stock holders of Grove Hill Cemetery. At the regular annual meet ing of the stockholders of the Grove Hill Cemetery Company held at the Bank of Darlington last week, the following Board of Directors was elected for the ensuing yeai: C. B. Edwards, J. W. Blackwell, J. Gregg McCall, E. C. Lide and John Floyd. The Board of Directors re elected all of the old officers as follows: C. B. Edwards, President; E. C. Lide, Secretary; J. Gregg Mc Call, Treasurer. The aunual report oFthe treasurer showed that the company was in a pros perous condition and that a con siderable amount of funds was on hand. Off to the Penitentiary. The Sheriff carried Jas. R. Kelley off to the penitentiary last Thursday to serve his sen tence of three years for shoot ing Jenkins, the spy, at Harts ville over a year ago The Governor has offered a reward of $75 for the arrest-of Newitt Kelley, and the Sheriff has supplemented it with an addi tional $25, but so far he has not been captured. Big lot clothing—must be sold uality up—prices down. At well Bros. —quat Bloch TO THEIR OLD COMMANDER. A Tribute of Respect to General J. D. Kennedy. To the Editor of The News and Courier: During the meet ing of survivors in Charleston, April 23, the representative of Kershaw’s old brigade, appoint ed James McCutchen, W. E. James and W. E. Cothran, a committee, to prepare a tribute to the late Gen. J. D. Kennedy, our last commander. The com mute was instructed to publish this tribute and in accordance therewith we ask the insertion of the enclosed in your widely circulated journal. Papers pub lished in counties which had companies in the brigade will please copy: James McCutchen, Chairman. Church, S. C., April 24, 1896. THE TRIBUTE. fjen. J. D. Kennedy, lately deceased, was born in Camden, S. C. His father, Mr. A.^ M. Kennedy, was a native of Scot land. He came to America in his early manhood, and estab lished himself in Camden, where he resided during his long life, esteemed by all who knew him as a man of pre-eminent worth Gen Kennedy was reared in a pious home, under the influence of sturdy Scottish principles. His early education was had in the schools of his native town, whence he went to the South Carolina College, where he fin ished his course in 1858. He chose the law for his profession, hut had scarcely entered upon practice when he responded with patriotic ardor to the call of arms. He was a member of the old brigade from the begin ning to the end of the|late war, his merit raising him from one position to another until he got his commission as brigadier general. The first in command of the brigade was Gen. Bon ham, a distinguished civilian, a genial gentleman, and a vet eran of the Mexican war. In his hands the untrained troops gave argury, by brilliant achievements, of what the bri gade was to be in the long and fierce struggle which ensued. Gen. Kershaw, the knightly soldier, the distinguished jurist and loveable friend, succeeded Gen. Bonham. He was longer at its head than any other, and its reputation under his gallant leadership, with its crowning glory at the Wilderness, gave him his commission of major general. Gen James Conner, one of God’s noblemen, the peer less citizen and brilliant officer, was next in command He add ed new lustre to its already en viable fame. When Gen. Con ner became so maimed as to be no longer able to lead us, Gen Kennedy, the-subject of this tribute, was placed at the head of the brigade. A glorious re cord he had to maintain. High est expectations he had to meet. He was equal to all require ments, and won new victories with which to blazon on our banners. As a citizen he was solicitous for the welfare of this Commonwealth; as a friend he was cordial and sincere, and as a Government official he so discharged every imposed duty as to command the respect and commendations of his country. Pity it is, alas! that though his years and his manly vigor gave promise of much longer life, he has been called to join his ilius trious predecessors, who went to the grave before him. They are all gone. “They sleep their last sleep, they have fought their laat battle. No sound shall awaken them to glory again.” We cherish the memory of our heroic dead, and would rev erently lay upon this fresh mound of earth a chaplet of im mortelles. James McCutchen, W. E. James, W. E. Cothran. The Darlington Manufacturing Co. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Darlington Manufacturing Company held on May 7th, a dividend of six per cent, was declared. Besides paying the dividend, the com pany added, during the year, enough machinery to turn out twenty per cent more cloth than it did previously. By making additions to its plant, the Fac tory continues to make more trade for the town. More Artesian Wells. The advisibility of boring sev eral more artesian wells for the town of Darlington is being dis cussed. Artesian wells cost so little now-a-days, Darlington should be provided with a plenty of them. With wells conven ient to everybody, the health of the town would be still further improved. Coggeshall & Co. have anoth er new advertisement in this is sue. For the last few weeks they have interested the readers of the paper with their bargains and this week they are adver tising all sorts of nice things in tne grocery line and at very reasonable prices. {Continued from first page.) PALMETTO. I am in need of rain very much just now. There is a good deal of sick ness in this section just now. We are very sorry to report that Mr. Caleb Boone is in very bad health. Oat crops are cut short in this section on account of the need of rain. Mrs. M. J. Outlaw and Mrs. L. E. Smith were in our midst last Monday. Miss Carrie Siskron, of River- dale, spent a few days in this section last week. Miss Cora Huggins, of Ven ter’s S. C., is spending a few days in this section. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Gray, of Philadelphia, were in our sec tion last Saturday. I am very sorry to report that Mrs. Nena Jeffords has been in very bad health for the last few days. The work on Gen. W. E. James’ artesian well commenc ed on Tuesday of last week, but I have not learned exactly how deep they have reached. Gen. W. E. James is going to give the Palmetto school child ren an icecream festival to-mor row afternoon (Thursday). Don’t forget that the public are cordially Invited to attend the school exhibition at the Pal metto schoolhouse next Friday May 22. Town and country dwellings, barns and other substantial buildings and their contents in sured against * ind storms, at lowest rates by Dargan & Baird. HIGH HILL. I would like to ask some of your correspondents for a reme dy for the blues. Mrs. J. C. Hill has the finest garden that I have had the pleasure of seeing. Corn is looking well in our section. Mr. W. T. Flowers has the finest I have seen, Mr. J. C. Hill and wife went Sunday before last on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. W. c. Rhodes, of Swift Creek. I beleive that most of our farmers are through with set ting out tobacco. Some have already worked out their tobac co. I am very sorry to learn tha t Master Charlie Smoot fell from his buggy and fractured his shoulder Sunday evening the 10th while going to the singing at Dr. P. A. Wilson’s. Mr. S. E. Hill, brother and sister went to see their sister, Mrs. Vermelle Hill, but did not reach there in time to see her alive. Mrs. Hill leaves a hus band and two children, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss. Wanted: every bicycle rider to bring his wheel to me and have it thoroughly cleaned. Re pairing jori/ntpHy done. C. N. Spinks at Barrentine’s Drug Store. SPRINGVILLE. We are having splendid farm ing weather and crops are look ing finely. Mr. Paul Wilson paid friends at Riverdaie a flying visit last Sunday. Mr. R. G. Parnell is visiting relatives and friends in this section. Messrs. W. Q. and J. E. Flow ers'spent last Sunday with rel atives and friends at River- dale. Lula Hall, colored, died after a short illness on the 14th inst. She was married about two weeks before her death. Messrs. J. H. Stanley Jr., A. J Flowers and Miss Alary Colvin spent Sunday, 10th inst with relatives and friends in this section. Rev. J. B. Holly was called upon on May 7th to preach the funeral service of Willie, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Parnell, of Darlington. Mrs. W. T. Wallace, of this section, has returned home from Spring Branch, near Leavensworth, where she has been teaching school for several months. Bring your watches, clocks and jewelry to C. N. Spinks, at Barrentine’s drug store and have them repaired promptly. All work guaranteed. Ginger ale, 15 cts. per bottle at Coggeshall & Co.’s. RIVERDALE. We had a very refreshing rain on Saturday afternoon which came just in time of need. The farmers are through transplanting their tobacco. The crops in general are look ing well throughout this sec tion. We are glad to state that Mr. J. I. King, who has been crit ically ill for some time, is much improved. Messrs. Dargan and Ervin have moved their saw mill down on Mr. Darga’n plasce. They will be ready to commence saw ing within a few days. The Sunday School at Me- chanicsville is still flourishing. The interest manifested is very encouraging, as it is the best school they have had for years. The Sunday School at New Chapel is also better than it has been for some time. They have thirty odd names enrolled. HOPEWELL. Miss Lizze Reynolds is spend ing this week at Cypress. Messrs. Croswell Fields and B, R. Gatlin have some very fine cotton. Tobacco plants are very scarce, and the crop is expected to be short. Mr. Frank Copeland is attend ing Prof. Perritt’s school at Newman Swamp. The dry spell of several weeks duration was broken last Sab bath evening when we were blessed with a delightful show er of rain. This section seems to be in fested at present by chicken thieves. Several setting hens have been taken from their nests. Sickness prevails at present in our community to an alarm ing extent, but thanks to a Divine Providence, we have no deaths to report as yet. Mr. F. C. Huggins, of the A. C. L. shops at Florence, was out on a week’s vacation visit ing friends in this and the Cy press section last week. FOR CLERK OF THE COURT. I HEREBY ANNOUNCR MY8BLF as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for Dar lington County subject to the Demo cratic primary. W. ALBERT PARROTT. PARIS GREEN AND LONDON PURPLE, It is an extremely difficult matter to get STRICTLY PURE PARIS GREEN. WE HAVE IT AND GUARANTEE EVERT POUND SOLD. Our prices are always the lowest for the BEST QUALITY GOODS. WILLIAM M. BIRD & CO., Ottcxx-leston, IS. O. Headquarters for Everthing in the PAINT AND OIL LINE. For Correct Styles In MILLINERY CoALL OJT Miss Jones,