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—r-^SSSrrrrr the Hi won W. D, WOOISL Editor. DABUNGTON, S. a WfiBrtAay, Frbr««ry 18, 1881, THE BREEXT1LLE MCRBER AMD THE LESSON IT TEACHES. The recent muder of Major WU- lianu, * pranaiitent member of the Greenville bar,aud the ead and tragic cir&aatetanoce connected with it, is perhaps known to a large number of the readers of the Hebald, and no mention, except aa an item of news, would be made of it, but for the fact •that we regard it as a matter that tfhould not be passed over in silence. Unfortunately the case of Major Williams was not an isolated one, and to-day them ore thousands of men who occupy positions of respon sibility and trust, and who are ‘prominent in business and social circles; who are victims to the insati able mania for gambling, and who i isk everything that a man ought to hold dear, to gratify their passion for this species ot vice. Maj. Williams was the attorney for the city council, and had there been, before his death, any arrests for gambling, he wonld have been in the unpleasant position 4if prosecuting others for the violation «f a law which he himself had bro ken. The question may fairly be asked as to what remedy there is for such a state of things, and how are w e to bring about a change for the better. Legislatures can and do enact statu tes agaluet it; town authorities pass ‘Ordinances forbidding it, but it all accomplishes very little, even when ahe authorities use their Utmost ef forts to suppress it; just for the sim ple fact that public opinion does not sustain the enforcement of the laws against it We are aware that this •statement will be questioned, but we suak the assertion nevertheless; fuel ling certain that our position can be enstained. If the better class of our people would firmly resolve that no man, who drank or gambled, should occupy any position of honor or trust, tthen there would very soon be a mar ked improvement as regards both si linking and gambling. A little wholesome social restraint would accomplish good results, but (the main.point is to use every effort to prevent onr young men and boys from contracting the habit of gam bling, for once the mania seizes upon a man it is well nigh impossible for him to break off from it. What wc tieed is a better state of public opin ion, but above all, the restraining influences of home. If more pains were taken to make the family fire- oide attractive the boys would slay ist borne instead of spending their dime on the streets and in places •where thev should never be allowed to enter. them, and never think about a either. If faming is so very profitable, as this paper would make ns believe, will somebody please explain what becomes of the large number of mu lee that are brought into the country every season? Out side of the farms, very few are needed, and if the farmers don’t buy them who does? And then too, if any one thinks that our farmers are going to des truction, let him try to buy any well improved farm, and he will open his eyes, and his pockets too if he gets it. Of course there are some very serions disadvantages that beset the farmer, but similar difficulties will be found in every profession and business; and it is not the part of true manhood to complaiu, but resolutely set to work, resolved to conquer all obstacles, and make success crown our efforts. Ar ticles of this kind under discussion, are not only misrepresentations, but do incalculable harm; tending as they do to sow the seeds of discon tent, and giving a man, who has no PROFESSIONAL CARDS. W. F. DARCAN, Attorney - at - Law, Darlington, C. H., $. C, Office over Blackwell Bros, store. E. KEITH DARGAN, Attorney ■ at - Law, Darlington, $. ('. NETTLES & NETTLES, Attorneys at Law, Darlington, C. H., S. C. Will practice in all State and Fed eral Courts. Careful attention will be given to all business entrusted to us. L P. BISHOP PARROTT, STENOGRAPHER AND TYPE-WRITER. LEGAL AND OTHER COPYING one but himself to blame for his lack of success, the excuse of putting it off on anybody rather than on his want of ability or energy. Onr Southern papers are filled with articles, depicting ip glowing colors the advantages of the South; its splendid climate, rich soil, and num- erons other inducements are held out to people who wish to settle in our midst; and then on the heels of this we are gravely told that our farmers are getting behind every year, their farms are heavily mortgaged, aud the general prospect truly deplorable. The truth is we have borrowed a great deal of this kind of talk from the North Western farmers, and while it is unfortunately true of that section, it does not hold good in ours. If these things were said by strangers there is scarcely a farmer in the State that would not resent it as a slander. By all means let us be con sistent and not with one breath boast of our splendid advantages, aud with the next give the lie to what we have just uttered. How could a stranger decide as to which statement was tine? If we wish to be true patriots, worthy sons of the state, and do our part towards the growth and develop ment of our section, let up put a stop to this idle talk, go to work in earnest and we may rest under the assurance that the sunlight of peace and pros perity will illumine our w hole State and country. SOLICITED. Testimony rejwrtod in short-hand, and type-writted transcript of same furnished at reasonable rates. Good spelling, correct punctuation and neat work guaranteed. Office with Nettles & Nettles. C. P. DARGAN, ATTONEY - AT - LAW AND TRIAL JUSTICE, Darlington, S. (’. Practices in the United States Court and in the 4th and nth circuits. Prompt attention to all business entrusted to me. Office, Ward’s Lane, next to the Dar lington Herald office. Okra Soup. Van Houtens Honour. West Honour. Cocoa. West & AGRICULTURAL RRPREgSION. The editor of the Oconee News, an Affiance paper published at Walhalla, has published a very mournful edi- torial, under the heading of “Cotton at 10 cents,” in which he makes the rather astounding announcement, that at this price for our chief staple, onr farmers must of necessity get poorer and poorer every year; and evidently designs to make the impres- Am that nothing but ruin stares them in the face. He proceeds to »raw a very pathetic picture of the condition of the average farmer, and deplores the fact that his children must grow up in ignoiance. This editor may be a good member /if the Alliance, and an able exponent of its principles, but he is certainly <very ignorant on the subject of farm ing, or he would not write such non- eeneeas this. If the lands around Walhalla arc so poor, or the farmers 4oo ignorant to make a living; we hike the liberty of suggesting that they anove down in this direction; feeling #afe in assuring them that they can find good land and plenty of farmers that, with a fair crop, can not only live, but make some money by selling cotton at 10 cents. The truth is, that the upper jtart of the State has been somewhat given io boasting, and its people never tire of telling how superior it is, in every way, to the middle and lower sections of the State. If this superiority be true, how can we reconcile it with ihe statement of this paper, which may fairly be supposed .to represent ihe views of its farmer patrons? If ihis is, despite their boasting, the real condition of affairs in the up country, then we ought not to com plain at the abolition of the experi mental stations, or of being taxed to sustain the Clemson College; for they stand in sore need of agricultural knowledge. It is no exaggertion to say that there Are hundreds of farmers in the Pee Use country, who not only clear ex- peases, but have something left over besides. They live well, dress well, drive good horses, educate their chil dren, sustain their churches; and it wonld hardly he safe for anyone to insinuate that they were doing all this at the expense of other people. A great many pay cash for what they get, and if they want credit, the mer- /Chants are mighty w^Hing to give it Notice! The ladies will give a supper in the Opera House next Friday night for the benefit of the Library at St. John’s (School. Oysters and other refreshments will be served. TOWN OFFICERS. Mayor—W. F. Dargan. Aldermen—S. A. Woods, J. J. Ward, M. Bonnoit, C. Alexander. Clerk—J. W. Evans. Treasurer—S. A. Woods. Chief of Police—A. E. Dargan. Police—J. T. Stanton, U. L. Hart, IV. E. Board. )r. Daniels’ VETEHINANY REMEDIES COLIC CURE. Never fails to cure any case of colic. Dirligi Marble Herts. ALL KINDS OF Marble Monuments, Tablets and Grave Stone.-i fur nished at short notice, and as cheap as ca be pur chased elsewhere. "Designs and Prices Furnished on Application. J3S'A11 work delivered free on line of C. & D. It. It. DARLINGTON MARBLE WORKS, Darlington, S. C. FIRE! FIRE!! -:o:- COUGH, COLD & FEVER DROPS Cures lung fevea, Epizootic coughs, colds, &c. HORSE RENOVATOR Cures indigestion, loss of appetite, worms, &c. WONDER WORKER LINIMENT Cures cute, wounds, harness galls, scratches, &c. HOOF GROWER & SOFTENER Sure cure for contracted feet, quarter cracks and tenderness. These wonderful medicines are sold and guaranteed to please the user or money refunded without ar gument. For sale by I Represent Twelve of the most Reliable Fire Insurance Com panies in the world—Among them, the Liverpool and I/indon and Globe, of England, the Largest Fire Company in the world; and the -Etna, of Hart ford, the Largest of all Ameri can Fire Companies. WOODS & WOODS. IJave a complete and Handsome stock of EDWARDS, NORMENT & Co. RAILROAD SCHEDULES. The Hartsville Railroad. DAILY MIXED THAIX. Have Just Received Q r e s s Jj o o d s and J r i m m i n g J ( THEY DESIRE TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR 20 and 25 cents HENRIETTA CLOTH—DOUBLE WIDTH. CLOTHING, HATS, CARPETS. —A Fuller and Better Line of— GROCERIES New Lines of Winter Goods. Our Second Supply of This Season’s Goods is Most Attractive! We are sure these goods will please, and request our friends call and sec them. EDWARDS, NORMENT A COMPANY, Darlington, south Carolina. JOHN C. WHITE, Darlington, South Carolina. Than Ever Before. Stoves, Tinware, Pumps, Piping, House Furnishing Goods, Bolts, Tobacco Flues, Ac. Leaves Hartsville, H:45 A. M. • Jovann, 7:20 Arrives at Floyd’s, 7:45 This train makes connection with the South bound passenger train on the Che raw & Darlington Railroad. RETURNING. Leaves Floyd’s, 10:00 A. M. Jovann, 10:20 Arrives at Hartsville, 10:50 This train waits two hours, if neces sary, for tlw Nortli bound freight train on the C. A: I). It. R. J. L- COKER, Rresident. • , • ■ • ■> -.IS*.. - -r.* C. & D. and C. & S. Railroads. ‘ -Vr. . • < ■. GOING DOWN Leaves Wadcsboro 5:25 A. M. Bennett’s 5:40 . ,v Morven’s 5:55 (:J‘k McFarland 6:10 Cheraw 6:48 Cash’s 7:00 •; ft * Society Hill 7:13 Dove’s 7:30 Floyd’s 7:38 Darlington 7:50 Palmetto 8:00 • * Arrives at Florence 8:15 ■ *Jtoi GOING UP. ■ 'J- .;Y‘ri 8:10 P. M. Leaves Florence Palmetto. ■ 8:25 Darlington . 8:35 Floyd’s 8:4(1 . - Dove’s 8:52 Society Hill ’ 9:13 --J VuR Cash’s 9:17 Cheraw 9:43 McFarland 10:08 Morven’s 10:20 Bennett’s 10:35 ! Arrives at Wadesboro 11:00 •4te.ii.ji Freight Train Going Up. ■ - • > '.'U.V ! I,caves Florence 8:15 A. M. * ; " * i Arrives nt Darlington 9:05 , Freight Going Down'. .. Leaves Darlington 8:801*. M. • " ‘ : Arrives at Florence 4:10 . 4 \ i A. F. HAVENEL, President. • •••• W. C. & A. Railroad. - • GOING-SOUTH 1 ' • •• Xo. 23. Leuvc8 ; Wilmington *6:15 p. m. • • i t ■ >. • • Marion 9:23 . ' j i. . Arrives at Florence 10:20 a. m. No. 50. Leaves Florence ; 3:20 a. m. Sumter 4:35 Arrives at Columbia 6:15 1 No. 27. Leaves Wilmington *10:10 p. m. M arion 12:40 a. m. .* - Arrives at Florence 1:20 , , i No. 52. Leaves Sumter 19:45 a. in. Arrives at Columbia 10:55 No. 58. Leaves Florence t 8:25 A rriv’es at Sumter 9:35 q Nothing hut the Best Goods are to he found in our store, and we sell them at b*'Prices to Please Everybody.^ w o o d s oods a n d w oods. oods. C. ALEXANDER. Corner Pearl and Grove Streets, DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. -:o:- Id now better preqared than ever to serve customers with the usual full stock of tfT Frompt attention to l.usiness and satisfaction guaranteed. F. E. NORMENT. Burlington. 8. C. Office between Edwards, Norment & Co. and Joy & Sanders’. CHURCH KS. Prksiivtkkias (’ni'Hcii—Rev. J. O. i I.hw, Pastor. Preaching every Salilmlh at Hi «. m. aixl 8 p. m. Sabbath School ‘ at 10 a. m. Prayer Meeting every Wed nesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. DR. J. A. BOYD. Darlington, S. C. PETER BOWLES DOES FIRST CLASS Amnih Si Pains;-: Paper Hanging. Kalsomine Work a Specialty. He solicits the patronage of Darlington. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Mkthoimst UitCKCll—Rev. .1. A. Hiec, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at 1U a. in. and 8.00 |>. in. Sunday School at 5 p. in. Player Sleeting every Thursday at 8.00 p. m. Baptist Ohciu-k—Kcv. (!. II. Moore, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at 11 j a. m. and 8.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting every Tuesday at 8.00 p. m. Epikcopai. Ciiapai.—Kev. W. A.Guer- ry. Rector, 11. T. Thompson, Lay Header. Preaching 3rd Sunday at 8.30 p. m. Lay Rending every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Sunday School every Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. rB, Vines, Liprs, Ciiars and Toteco. 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 Goods for the Least Money.’ The PEOPLE'S OINK OF DOOUKCTON. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. ins Sailed Iran One Dollar and Upwards, And o per cent. Interest paid thereon, “gmall S ay i 11 to s M a k° L ai ‘£ e Profits. E. KEITH DARGAN, W. A. (ARRIUAN, H. L. CHARLES, President. Vice-President. t'ashier. Grand Announcement FROM Mackimma Baptist C’nfitcii—Rev. I. P. Hrockington, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at il a. rn. and 8.30 p. m. Snn- dny School at 8.80 p. m. Prayer Meeting every Tuesday evening at 8.30 o'clock. COUNTY OFFICERS. Sheriff—W. P. Colo. Clerk of Court—W. A. Pur jot. Treasurer—J. E. Bastt. Auditor—W. H. Lawrence. Probate Judge—T. H. Spain. Coroner—R. G. Parnell. School Commissioner—W Evans. County Commissioners—('. B. King, W. W. MeKinzie, A. Giuuly. H. The |7| i tua i. Qakpet QompanY THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE CARPET HOUSE IN THE CITY. No. 247 King Street, Opposite Haskell, Charleston, 8. C. Head-Quarters for all Floor Coverings. Upholstering Goods and Draperies of all Kinds. The Most Complete Stock in the State. Gall and" ’ Oar Stoat and ve can Flease Yon. Anything Not in Stork Will be Ordered for You. No. 52. runs through from Charleston via Central Railroad, leaving Lanea a. in., Manning 0.10 a. m. Train on & I). Railroad connects at Florence with No. 58.' GOING NORTH. 'tiiii' i<n,. i hiaj «:'.i Aji.:i.‘ : :.\< 4 NO STRANGER TO YOU! The writer has hail pleasant business relations with some of the good people of Darlington, and he desires to increase and enlarge his trade in this go-ahead town. DRY GOODS ?i n d C A R P E T S We carry in great variety, and every fair means will be put forth this Fall and Winter season to show you how well we can do for you in both of the lilies named. OUR CARPETS No. 51. Leaves Columbia *10;35;p. m. Sumter 11:50 Arrives at Florence : 1:13 a. m' No. 78. Leaves Florence ■ 1:35 a..tu. Marion ' 5:20 Arrive a; Wilmington 8:35 No. 50. Leaves Sumter t0:87 p! m. Arrives at Florence 7:50 No. 53. Leaves Columbia *5:20 p. m. Arrives at Sumter fl:32 No. 14. Leaves Florence • *8:15 p. nu Marion 8:55 Arriues at Wilmington 11:45 •Daily. tDaily, except Sunday. No. 53 runs through to Charleston, via Central R. R.. arriving at Manning 7:04 p. in., Lanes 7:42 p. m., Charleston 9:30 p. in. , No. 59 connects at Florence with the D. & D. train for Cheraw and Wades- lairo. Oos. 78 and 14 make close connection * ’ ..4 >•4 ; i *• •• t .: ;-.;a h Have already been purchased and w ill be in stock in the months of August fir'aii points North* ^ "' * W- and September. The Patterns in Extra Supers, Brussels and Body Brussels are fine; Velvets in new and pretty colors, and we intend selling them at from $1.00 to $1.25 for the last named. Samples of Dress Goods will be supplied w hen desired. Correspondence Solicited. Respectfully, Train on Florence Railroad leave Pee Dee daily, except Sunday, at 4.40 p. nt., and arrives at Rowland 7.00 p. m. Re turning leaves Rowland at 0.30 a. m., arrives a Pee Dee 8.50 a. m. Train on Manchester & Augusta R. H. leaves Sumter daily, except Sunday, at 10.50 a. m., arrives at Rimini 12.01 p. m. Returning leaves Rimini 12.15 p. ■A- 1 in., ar rives at Sumter 1.30 p. m. R. M. McINTIRE, Wilmington, N. O. II. WALTERS, General Manager. J. R. KENLEY, Asst.. General Manager., R. I, DARGAN, Book S e l l e it an cl S t a t i o x e it J. F. DIVINE, General' Superintendent. : •ni l /. i ‘.v. Northeastern Ra,i)ro^. GOING SOUTH,., •. No. 27, Daily. Leave Florence Kings! ree Arrive Lanes , Leave Lanes Arrive Charleston Darlington, South Carolina. A Full line of Stationary and School Books always s on band. *1.35 a. in. 2.32 2.50 3.00 5.00 . . v%l' ‘Hi i'' :c V'.. No. 23, Daily. Leave Florence Kings! ree Arrive Lanes Leave Lanes Arrive Charleston *8.30 a. m 9.40 i'o:ot •• " 10.10 ... 1I.5& Law Blanks in (Treat Variety. *7.50 p. in •9.80 at: This is the plocc to buy Ledgers aud Blank Books of all kinds at the low-! est market prices. We quote a few of our specialties: Brussels Carpets at 05, 75, 85 and $1 per yard; Velvet Carpets ot $.25, $1.40 and $1.50 per yard; Ingrain Carpets at 50, 00, 70, 90 and $1 jht yard; Hemp Cariiets at 20, 25, 30 and 35 per yard; Straw Mattings at 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 iht yard. Rugs at 75, $1.25, $2.00, $2.50 to $9.00 each. Window Shades at 50, 75, $1.00 lo $4.00 each. Cornice Polks at 25, 35, 50, 75 to $-3.00. Full Stock Lace Curtains from 90c per pair up to $15.00 per pair. Special attention given to all orders. We guarantee satisfaction. To give ns a trial is to come again. Finest selection in the City and our prices are the lowest. M. J. POWERS, H. M. WALKER, Secretary ami Treasurer. Manager. Headquarters for Sporting Goods! A large line of handsome books suitable for presents. Any book not in stock w ill be ordered at catalougue prices. Everything you want in the Stationery Line be bought at The Darlington Book Store. Terms Cash. Ni). 53. Leave Lanes Arrive Charleston Train on C. & D. R. R. 'ooivneetw Floreneo with No. 23 traid. GOING NORTH. No. 78, Daily. Leave Charleston Arrive Lanes Leave Lanes Kiugstree Arrive Florence - 4 No. 14. Leave Charleston Arrive Lanes Leave Lanes Kings! ree Arrive Klorenee No. 52, Daily. Leave Charleston Arrive Lanes •Daily, f Daily except Sunday. No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of S. (’. I ." •. .UK t ->-vr. .-•■* <'• V : ••:• ... • • • . . 3.. .- • ’ ■ ■ ... .:i s. v». ijr- tr..‘ -i»r' *1.20 a: ih 3.00 3.00 3.17 4.20 *4.30 p. m 0.29 0.29 0.40 7.55 *7.00 a. m 8.27 ' . !. '• tn ■ is r/ / - --I-' • - P Nos. and 14 run solid to Wilmington N. C. making close con nee lion with \V. i. L. Dargan Proprietor. ERNEST A. SMITH, PHOTOGRAPHER, Darlington, South Carolina .1. It. KKNLY, J. F. DIVINE. Asst. General Manager,.’ General Superintendent. HENRY M. SMITH, Real Estate Agent, FLORENCE St DARLINGTON, 8, V, Parlors over Garner’s new drug store, where the citizens of Darlington Special attention judd to the buy. ; iog and selling of real estate, col loo- „ , i tion of rents, &c. County are now respectfully invited to call and examine my pictures. The very best of work guaranteed. The strictest attention w ill be paid to all business entrusted me. THIS PAGE CONTAINS FLAWS AND OTHER nFFPCTC WHICH MAY APPEAR ON THE FILM.