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THE DARLINGTON HERALD. A. ». tiviXHn* - - - Krtltor. tff?e??S»CAY; August vs. iseo. =S (Wn. 'Wtl&teK. Vila«, PwtntesUff- OentTal •ander Cleveland, will be tbe Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin. Tha farmer's beat alliance is anal' liattt* with the Democratic party, and leave the Farmers’ Alliance for its legitimate purposes. “Tillman and Harmony” I ueof It Darlin ■tion si] H w ble works occur, “The k,our neigh- ws has a Uiban and rcdnarka- Lord deliver Cteorge S. Turner, whose trial con sumed several days of the Spartan burg court last week, was convicted jOf the murder of Edward Finger. The returns from the elections in Alabama show that Domocratic ma jority to be unusually large. There is not a Republican in the Senate. In the House there are three Repub licans and one Independent. “HOT THIS TEAR.” tuny Gives His Reasons Why the Force Bill Will Hot Become a Law. Washington, August 8.—Fol lowing closely upon the recent state ment in the Senate by Senators Teller and Plumb that they were opposed to any change in rules, comes a state ment by Senator Quay that he does not think the force bill will pass the Senate. The Senator says: “To begin with, let us call it the Federal election bill; that is the Re publican title for it. Do not make me appear as speaking of it as a force bill. Well I do not care to discuss its merits as long as it is pending be fore a Republican Congress. You can readily understand that, but as to the prospects of it becoming a law I will say that in my opinion, it can not become a law this session of Con gress. My reasons for these asser tions are: The bill can never pass the Senate this session without a change of the rules by which debate can be limited. No such change in the rules can, in my opinion, be ef fected. This is all I care to say at this time on this subject” It is understood that Senator Quay has received within the past few weeks a multitude of letters all over the South beseeching him as chair- of the Republican National Commit tee to use his influence to prevent the enactment of legislation which his correspondents assure him will end all that the past twenty-five yfears have accomplished in oblitera tion of sectional animosities and pro moting friendly relations. Deserved Tribute. [Columbia Register.] The News and Courier pays a most deserved tribute to General Bratton and Colonel Earle in commending the noble and patriotic work these true and tried men have done in be half of truth, justice and the good name of the State and her officials. That these gentlemen and the other Candidates who have been associated with them have exhibited a splenndid example of patience, perseverance aud decornm under the most trying circumstances will be universally ac ceded to them by all who have wit nessed their high bearing in the most shameful campaign that has ever transpired in the country. Not one of Captain Tillman's friends and supporters can deny these gentlemen the tribute of hav ing home themselves as became gen tlemen and patriots when they look back on the campaigh of taunt, in suit and bullyism. And through it all there has not been one single charge made or posi tion taken by Captain Tillman that Fas not been swept from under his feet by the most convincing and un answerable presentation of the facts. There is nothing left of the whole ground on which Tillmanism plumed itself but a wild “Hurrah for Till man.” If the fanners of the movement succeed in nominating Tillman, as they now feel sure of doing, they will have the satisfaction of nominating and electing a man Governor of the State who has laid nnhallowed hands on everything that was good and above reproach in the life and histo ry of the commonwealth, and who stands in the presence of these tried defenders of their State and her kon- 0^ as a traducer who has not found a single jnstification before honest troth and righteous reason. It will be a victory for vitupera- tlon and the omnipotence of the un reasoning masses when Ben Tillman becomes the Governor of South Car olina. Then Bratton and Earle and Marshall and Graydon and all who have stood firm for trnth apd justice in the day of trial, will feel the proud eonsciousneee of having done their duty and their whole duty, through good and through evil report And these true men will yet receive the “wtll done, thou good and faithful servants,” at the hands of their ad miring fellow-citizens. nth ornshse to oarth will rtoa »ztla, M Monuu roan of God arc her n; 1. writbaa la pals, t-r worviipom." ns from an extremist who wants of fice.” We have heard of pen pictures, but this one certainly is the most perfect that has ever come under our observation. B. R. Tillman is the “extremist who wants office.” His weak hae been for nothing else, with no other motive. For the farmers at large he cares nothing. He is for “Ben Tillman first, last and all the time.” The call for harmony comes rather late. _ For months this cam puign has been carried on with but one plank in its platform, and that, abuse of those who, as the representatives of the people, have held office in this State. Why want harmony? Why wish to associate with the “thieves, perjurers and the debauched”? Tillman in his speech in Darlington said, “We will whip these people in to line.” What does he want them for ? Does he wish their brains to prop up his one man power, his Till man ring ? “Tillman and harmony” ? Who but a follower of the man could have thought of these words at the same time. Follow the campaign from its inception to its end, and not one word of conciliation did Tillman speak. Coupling the names of the tried and trusted men who held high office in South Carolina with the words “thief, perjurer and de bauched,” he made abuse of them his war cry, and again and again reitera ted these charges without one word of proof to sustain them. It was not a family fight, as he says, it was the utterances of an agitator whose lust for power stopped at nothing. “Any thing to win,” was his motto, and, with a bitterness heretofore unknown, he took the State for his platform and its citizens the persons against whom to frame his indictment. In the words of the article quoted we say “The Lord deliver us from an extremist who wants office.” !■ the Salks. The “Tillmonicon” had a bad case of the sulks the other day, after the election of delegates to the county convention in Charleston. The “Tillmonicon” had thought, or pre^ tended to think, the day before the voting that the reform movement in city politics would be coupled with the Tillman movement and that by such means Tillman delegates would be elected to the county convention. Great was the chagrin of the “Till monicon” when it found that the Tillmanites only carried two wards and that the convention would be hopelessly .“Straightouf” Not sat isfied with Tillman’s already having a majority in the August convention, the “Tillmonicon” talks about Charleston’s opposition to the rest of the State and about its being time for that sort of thing to stop, &c. The “Tillmonicon”should remember that it is always bad policy for a newspaper to abuse its own town, for in so doing it abuses itself to a cer tain extent. The “Tillmonicon” should take its medicine like a man, and not sulk because the people of Charleston cannot swallow Tillman’s slanders against the State govern ment Htt That Klad af a Mai. We understand that Congressman Hemphill is able to answer satisfac torily to the Alliance all the ques tions put to him, except the one de manding that the Sub-Treasury bill shall receive his support If we are not mistaken in the man, Mr. Hemp hill had rather stay out of Congress for a term or two than to consent to advocrate such a silly and pernicious bill as the one in question. We have heard it intimated, however, that the Alliance is rather weakening in re gard to the efficacy of this bill and will not insist in the future so stren- uonelyon its adoption. If this be true it is certainly a wise course to pursue, for it is perfectly evident to any reflecting mind that a bill framed for the good of the farmers would not be so universally condemned by the ablest Southern Congressmen if they considered it the proper remedy for the present agricultural depression. forth Dakota Danktfsl. The Republicans may yet discover that they connted their chickens be fore the eggs were hatched when they figured on North Dakota as sure to go Republican next fall The Democratic national committee has decided to take charge of the cam- paignin that State, with the inten tion to jfiaee it, together with Mon tana, in the Democratic column. There is ip irreoonoMable split among the Republicans regarding the State nomination* and the liquor question. Last III FifMtag Eye. Captain Tittnun, the Alliance can didate for Governor of South Caroli na, has only one eye. That probably explains it He was called a liar three times last week, and didn’t hart any one. He failed to see the of fender.—Iowa State Register. f THE SUB-TREASIRY BILL. Ita Provisions and Methods of Working Explained. . [lew Yei k Time*.] The sub-treasury bill, about which so much is being said in the South, attracted so little attention in the North when it was introduced in Congress that very few Northern people have exact knowledge of what its provisions are. It is a bill of twelve sections. Its general purpose is to provide a method by use of which farmers may hold their crops of cotton, wheat, oats, corn and tobacco for a rise, and the general plan includes Government ware houses, and loans at 1 per cent in terest per annum, of 80 per cent of the market value of whatever cotton, wheat, oats and corn may be stored by individ ual farmers; a new kind of treasury notes to be issued to cash these loans with, which shall be legal tender for all debts, both private and public, for the payment of duties on imports. In any county the average annual pro duct of which fot two years in cotton, wheat, oats, corn and tobacco has amount ed in value to $500,000, the Secretary of the Treasury would be obliged, if the bill were a law, to establish a sub-treaaury ware house, provided that such ware house should be petitioned for by a hun dred or more citizens of the county and a bond for a deed should be tendered cov ering land to be given to the Government, andacertificate should be presented show ing that the site for the sub-treasury ware house had been chosen by a popular vote of the people of the county, and naming person chosen by the electors of the county to serveas manager of the sub treasury. Suppose that the bill were in force to day and that a half dozen farmers down in Twiggs County, Ga., should make up their minds that it was desirable to have a sub-treasury ware house in their coun ty. They would first go to the county clerk and sheriff and get from these gen tlemen a certificate, under oath, that Twiggs County had produced in 1888 and 1880 $1,000,000 of cotton, wheat, oats, corn and tobaccco. They would then se cure one hundred signers to a petition to the Secretary of the Treasury demanding of him the immediate establisment of a sub-treasury ware house; but before send ing in this petitipn they would have an election held to determine the location of the ware house and to select a man to manage it. In a very short time the sound of the carpenter would be heard in Twiggs County engaged in erecting whatever Government buildings the Sec retary of the Treasury should decide were necessary. The building completed, Mr Sub-Treasurer would take possession of it. Farmer Gordon drives up to the sub- treasury, slides down off hia cotton, and calls Mr. Sub-Treasurer out to look over his load. The first question to be deci ded upon is how the cotton shall be graded. Being an elective officer, com pensated by a salary, Mr. Sub-Treasurer is likely to consider Fanner Gordon’s load with Ids mind somewhat biased by a knowledge that Farmer Gordon is a man of great political influence—a man whose support in the nominating convention and at the polls counts for something. After the grading comes the question of the market value. Probably the Govern ment officer will have an official bulletin to go by in determining what price he shall pay per pound for FarmerGordon’s cotton. The preliminaries settled, the cotton is unloaded and the rest of the business transpires inside the managerial office. First, tlie sub-treasurer counts out to Farmer Gordon, in bright, crisp bills, 80 per cent of what his load comes to. Then he gives him a ware house receipt, show ing the amount and grade or quality of Ids cotton and its value at date of depos it ; the amount of treasury notes the sub- treasury has advanced on the product; that the interest on the money so advanced is at the rate of 1 per centum per annum; expressly stating the amount of insurance, weighing, classing, ware housing and other charges. The ware house receipt being negotia ble by endorsement, Farmer Gordon may sell it if he likes, hut whether he keeps it himself or sells it to another the holder may at any time present it for redemption, and he need not present it at the sub treasury where it was issued, but may take it to any sub-treasury. Wherever it is presented there must be delivered to the holder an order for the release of the cotton called for in the receipt upon “the surrender of such ware house receipt, and the payment in lawful money of the Uni ted States of the same amount originally advanced by the sub-treasury against the product, and such further amount as may be necessary to discharge all interest that may have accrued against the advance of money made on the deposit of produce, and all insurance, ware house and other charges that attach to the product for ware housing and handling.’’ The bill provides that crops shall not be held in ware houses longer than twelve months, and. that any lot remaining un called for at the expiration of twelve months from the date of ware house re. ceipt shall be sold by auction for the ben efit of the Government in the first in stance, the balance of the proceeds of sale to be payable to the holder of the ware house receipt upon return thereof. The salaries of sub-treasurers, the bill provides, shall not exceed $1,500 a year, and they are to be elected at thesame time that members of the National House of the National House of Kepresentatives are chosen. Section 11 of the bill appropriates $50,- 000,000, “or so much thereof as may be found necessary to carry out the provis ionsof the Act.’’ Such is the scheme which the fanners of the South are going crazy over, such the touchstone by which they teat the fit ness of men of long and honorable public careers to return to service in the Hous* and Senate of the United States. Copartnership Notice. We, the undersigned, have this day formed a copartnership for the pur pose of conducting a general mer chandise business, under the firm name of MoCall A Burch, and will as soon as possible remove from the present stand of J. G. McCall to the Hewitt building, where we will be pleased to serve onr friends and pat rons. Respectfully, J. Gregg McCall, Jso. S. Burch. Darlington, S. C., August 1,1890. Market Notice. On and after Awust 1st, I wilt furnish first class beef aaa matton. Will also buy fat beef cattle at lets gross or Acts net delivered. Mutton, chickens and eggs bought aid sold. July 80-8*. I. A. GARLAND- NOT A STRANGER TO YOU! The writer has lad pleasant business relations with some of the good peMle of Darlington, and hedesires to increase and enlarge his trade in this foP^' Tbe SitM Hte. Founded 1M7. Chartered 1888. The twenty-third collegiate year of tbit school for young ladles begins Tbursdav, September 4th, 1880, and closes June 18tn, 1861. Sumter has special advantages from its railroad connections, fts fiealthfnlness, and its social and religions privileges. It is the pnrpese of the Principals to make the Institute, aa near as practicable, a well regulated Christian home, and its course of atudy equal in all respects to that of the best female colleges in this country. For terms and more detailed Informs tion, as to course of study and expenses, the public is referred to our printed cir culars. These may be obtained by ad dressing “The Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C.” All communications thus ad dressed will receiveprompt attention. MRS. L. A. BROWNS,) MISS E. E. COOPER, \ Princl P* 1 *- WM. F. CARTER, s Bunder. Office in HERALD Building. PETER BOWLES -DOES FIRST-CLASS- Ids! an! Si faiiig; Kalsomine Work n Specialty. CST He solicits the patronage of Dar lington. tewn. DRY GOODS AND CARPETS We cany In gnat variety, and every fair means will be put forth this Fall and Winter season to show yon how well we can do for you in both of the lines named. Our Carnetahave already been purchased and will be instock In the months of Augnst and September. The Patterns in Extra Supers, Brussels and Body Brus sels are fine; Velvets in new and prettt colors, snd we intend selling them at from $1.00 to $1.88 for the last named. Samples ef Drees Gee4s will be supplied when desired. fW Correspondence Solicited. Respectfully, R. WIUNttTM, • MCINTIRE, NORTH C1R0UN1. THE DARLINGTON HERALD. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. DARCAN & LIDE, M Selim and Stationers, DARLINGTON, S. C. A Full line of Stationary and School Books always on hand. Law Blanks in great variety. This is the place to buy your Ledgers and Blank Books of all kinds at tne lowest market prices. Headquarters for Sporting Goods! tW A large line of handsome books suitable for presents. Any book not in stock will be ordered at catalogue prices. Everything you want in the Stationery Line can be boughtat The Darlington Book Store. TERMS CASH. DARGAN & LIDE, Proprietors. -Subscribe for- WAGON8. Two-horse wagons are now manufac tured at JOi msm FACTORY. Call and see them before purchasing elsewhere. A complete stock of Buggies, Carts, Harness and Furni ture always on hand. Undertaker’s THE HERALD, Published every Wednesday at Darlington, S. C., at the low price of ' 4 . , , , $1 PER YEAR. EDWARDS, NORMENT & GO. ;! Stylesi Low Prices! We will take pleasure in showing our goods, and guarantee prices with any * market. Choice fresh Family Groceries const ly arriving. A. G. KOLLOCK, — Proprietor. Snnaliae UlippilVwi In Politics, the paper will be democratic to the core, and if you are a Democrat you ought to take it and keep posted as to the principles and purposes of the party. We shall favor any enterprise that will tend to build up our town or county. The principles of the Farmers’ Alliance will always find an advocate in the Herald. Our opinions on all subjects affecting the public weal or woe will be expressed without fear or favor. Address aU esmiminications to A. S. McIVER, Editor Herald, THE DIHUNtTIM HERALD. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. Edwards, Norment & Co., DARLINGTON, S. C. SAVINGS BANK. THE BANK OF DARLINGTON Has Opened a Savings Department, And will receive deposits of One Dollar and upwards, and pay quarterly interest on the same, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum, under regulations to be made known at the Bank. This is a favorable opportunity for Farmers, Clerks, Mechanics, Laborers, and Factory Operatives, To Save Their Earnings. W. C. COKER, President. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, Cashier. . C. ALEXANDER. Public Square. Darlington, S. C. Is now better prepared than ever to serve customers with the usual full stock of Groeerie, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars. ESTA large quantity of Ice just received. The many customers of this well known establishment throughout Darlington County are guaranteed that a continuance of their patronage will mean for them "The Best Boohs For The Least Hooey.'' F. E. NORMENT, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Represents Several of the largest and oldest companies in the world. Insures all kinds of properiy, including gin houses, in any part of the county. lyOflke adjoining Joy & Sander*' Dry Goode Store.