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W. D. WOODS, T. J. DREW. EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. DARLINGTON, S. C. Wednesday, June 22, 1892. The cotton compress is to moved from its present location to the rail road crossing in order that it maybe accessible to both roads. Mr. John Wright, of Hartsville, was married to Miss Lizzie M. Berry, of Marion County, on the 15th inst, Hev. R. H. Burroughs officiating. Mr. R. M. DuBose, of this County was one of the graduates at the re cent commencement at Woffmpl Col lege. The subject of his address was “Home Influence.” The C. S. & N. R. R. and the C. F. & Y. V. R. R. are ready for the bummer travel and offer low rates to all points. Price of tickets can be given by any of their agents. There has been, up to the present time, no systematic effort on the part of the citizens of the town to put their premises in good order for the bummer. This is a matter of para- niouitt importance. The speech of Lawrence Youmans, at the Kingstree meeting was the most powerful arraignment of the present State Administration that we have ever read. We give some ex tracts from it in this issue. The Coast Line and its connec tious are selling excursion tickets at very low rates to the principal Sum mer resorts, so as to put it in the reach of almost everyone to go. Call on agents for prices of tickets. The State Press Association will meet in Anderson on the 6th, of July, and all political differences will be put aside for the occasion, the hatchet buried, the pipe of peace smoked, and everybody have a good time. . Miss Kffie Ellis, the organist of the Methodist Church, went to Florence, on Saturday, in response to a tele gram announcing the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. King. Miss Annie Hearon presided at the organ on Sunday. The pump at the Artesian well ought to be fixed so that people can get water without the danger of be ing splashed with mud. The place ought to 1« decently fixed up and a water trough put some distance away from the pump. A bold attempt was made to force an entrance into the store of Mr. Manuel Marco, on Sunday night, but the lock resisted, and the thief was foiled. The atempt was at the front door, and when it is taken into con sideration that the store is on the most frequented street in town, and that in addition to this the electric lights were burning, the boldness of the thief can be appreciated. The lock was ruined. A strict watch ought to be kept, as the town is undoubtedly infested with a gang of burglars. County Chairman Parrott requests us to State that the time for the campaign meeting has been changed from the first of July to a later date, of which due notice will be given. The change is made so as to enable all the farmers to attend, which, at this time, a great many would be un able to do, owing to the press of work with their crops. We are sat isfied that when the meeting is held the speakers will have a respectful hearing, and there will be no ah tempt to howl any of them down. — ' Exetrstoi t« the Ifaaaeeks. On the 11th of July “St. David’s Lodge, A. F. M.” will give a grand excursion to the Hammocks, and all who wish to spend a day on the Beach will do well to go. The At lantic Ocean is before you and the sea air is very invigorating. Besides this there will be boat riding and fishing and other recreations to make the day a pleasant one. There arc also ample facilities for surf bath ing, and this of itself is sufficient in ducement to go. Everything that is possible will be done for the comfort and pleasure of those who go, and a sufficient number of curs will be on hand to prevent uncomfortable crowding. Refreshments will be served on the train at moderate prices. One of the specialities of the occasion w ill be goat riding on the Beach, and as our Masonic friends are adepts in this species of locomotion, there will be no end to the enjoyment that this w ill afford. A very gentle goat will be on hand for those who are not familiar with the antics of this festive animal. A fine band of music has been en gaged for the occasion, and large pavillions, at the Hammocks, furnish ample facilities for dancing. (‘apt. Coker will suspend all work at the Factory on that day, so as to give all the ojieratives a chance to gt>. Everybody who goes will have a sice time besides aiding our Masonic friends. The Darlington Huards will give a reception to-night. We return thunks for an invitation. The commencement exercises of the Dovesville Academy come off on lust Tuesday night, and were very much enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of being present. The young folks acquitted themselves most ad mirably and very plainly showed the progress they were making in their studies. The Society Hill Band furnished the music which added very much to the pleasure of the evening. The Editor would have been present but for a previous en gagement. This Academy is situated in one of the best and most intelligent sections of the county and is well pa tronized. . It would be hard to find a better settlement than this, and the people are noted for their hospi tality. PerMBal. Mr. and C. A. Woods, of Marion, are in tojvn. Miss Carrie Mclver has returned home, from C iliunbia, for the vaca tion. Mr. Russel Hart has returned from Greenville where he has been attending the Greenville Universi ty Mr. Herbert I’egues has returned from a visit to Spartanburg. He took in the commencement at Wofford. Mr. Shipp I'egues, o.f Marlboro, a recent graduate of Wofford College, Is on a visit to his brother, Mr. Frank Pegues. Miss Bessie Williamson, who has just graduated at the “College for Women,” in Columbia, returned home on Saturday. Miss Mary Law has returned from Columbia for the vacation. Both shennd Miss Mclver were students at the “College for Women.” Misses Emmie Janies and Emmie Williamson went over to Columbia last week to attend the commence ment at the College for Women. A Gt«4 Citlzei Dead. Capt. W. II. Thomas, of the Lydia section, died on Saturday, after a long and painful illness. He had passed the alloted age, being seventy-five at the time of his death. He was a Confederate soldier and was a mem ber of the Inglis Light Artillery, Charles Battery, and made a good and faithful soldier, and was very popu lar with his ccmrades in the Army. He was a good citizen and very much respected by his neighbors. AiBtbcr Gold Blooded Murder. On Thursday afternoon, our sister town, Florence, was the scene of one of the most cold blooded and impro-' voked murders that we have ever heard of. For sometime there had : been trouble between Joe MeSween and a man named Turner, latte in the afternoon MeSween met Turner! and fired two shots, but Turner man aged to escape. MeSween then quickly reloaded his gun, just about that time Policeman Meggs came bur- 1 rying up to find out the cause of the shooting. He advanced towards MeSween and seems to have expostu lated with him. MeSween ordered him not to come on him, at the same time taking aim with his gun. Meggs made no further attempt to advance. MeSween also threatened other per sons who tried to stop his shooting. Just at this juncture chief of police Turbeville, came running round the corner from Front street. Bystand ers say that when MeSween saw Tur beville coming, he very evidently de signed to kill both policemen. Mc- Sweeu then said I will shoot you any way and fired at Meggs, sending a load of buckshot into his side near the heart. Meggs only staggered a few steps, and with the exclamation. “Oh God!” died almost Immediately. Just us MeSween fired Turbeville grabbed him and threw him down, and seized the still smoking gun. HaJ the chief of jiolice been two se conds sooner he would have been able to save Megg’s life. Policemen Turbeville and Wroten had a hard time to get him to the guardhouse, as the people were so infuriated at the brutal murder that they wanted to kill MeSween. It was soon seen that it was unsafe to leave the prison er in the guardhouse, and he was taken to the Jail. Every precaution was taken to guard the prisoner, and the Governor instructed the Florence Rifles to be in readiness to turn out if needed. Policeman Meggs was a good man and very popular, and would never have dreamed of hurt ing any one. Wha* made the mat ter worse was the fact that he was present in the discharge of his duly. If MeSween escapes the gallows, that is if the account of the killing be correct, the law against murder had just as well be repealed. For the ac count of this crime we are indebted to the Florence Messenger. There arc two factories in Philadel phia that use up in the season 100 horse hides a week each, to cover base bulls. They are alum tanned One hide will furnish covers for ten- dozen No. 1 balls and five to eight dozen inferiors. A Dellghtfil EatcrUiiaeit, The Editor had the pleasure of at tending the annual Concert, at the “College for Women,” in Columbia and it was a rare treat to hear such perfect music as was given by some of the young ladies, under the direc tion of Prof. Abell, one of the most accomplished teachers in the State. The selections were difficult ones, but the exquisite way in which they were rendered showed not only care ful training but musical talent of a high order. The concert opened with a faultessly rendered quartette, followed by a chorus in which about twelve voices took part: 3— Instrumental piece by Miss Marion Haskell. 4— Song—Miss Florence Nance. 5— Organ—Miss Hallie Jones. 6— Piano—Miss Mary Haskell. 7— Song—Duet—Misses Florence Nance and May Tinda'. 8— Piano—Duet—Miss Annie At kinson and Mr. Abell. 9— Song—Miss May Tindal. 10— Piano—Miss Mary Law. 11— Song—Miss Be am- son. 12— Septette—Misses Marion Has kell, Mary McMaster, Hallie Jones, Annie Aiken, Annie Atkinson, Lizzie Swaffield and Mary Law, Organ Ob ligato played by Miss Mary Haskell. 13— Chorus. In regard to the part taken by two of our Darlington young ladies, we copy what The State has to say about their performance. Miss Bessie Wil liamson took the medal for vocal music, and a certificate for comple tion of the course in vocal music. Miss Mary Law received a certificate for the completion of the course in instrumental music. “Scene and Prayer from Der Ereis- chutz,” a.very difficult composition, is a song in which the well trained voice of Miss Bessie Williamson shows to perfection. Among the vo calists of the institution this young lady occupies an eminent position, and justly so. Miss Williamson has on previous occasions both charmed and delighted Columbia audiences, and all these at the commencement exercises last night anticipated a treat, and, unlike most anticipations, the expectations of the audience, in re gard to Miss Williamson especially, were most fully realized. Every body was delighted with her singing, and were only sorry that they will not soon again have the pleasure of listening to her bird-like notes. In reference to Miss Williamson’s rendition of this difficult song, a lady w ho had traveled much and heard the best singing in the North ern cities, declared that it was sung better, more artistically than she had often heard it sung by professionals. Miss Marie l^aw has the reputa tion of being one of the fincst-pianists in the college; she proved how well founded it was by her interpretation of Paderewski’s beautiful Melodic in B major, and her brilliant execution of the difficult number by Raff. Miss Williamson had to compete for the medal, in vocal music, with the exquisite voices of Misses Flor ence Nance and May Tindal. The following young Indies, from this section, were represented in the Art Department: Miss Mary Lucas, of Society Hill— Study of Wild Roses; Study of Nasturtiums; Study of Forsytbia; Fast Asleep, a splendid piece of coloring: An Egyptian Princess, a good piece of crayon work; Olivia. Miss Bertha Lechner, of Tiinmons- ville—After the Hunt, a clean and smoothly finished crayon; Cattle; Study of Figs, from cast; Study of Grapes, from cast. Death of Congressnan Stackhouse. It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of Col. Stack- house, which occurred at Washing ton a few days since. He had just returned from the funeral of Col. Polk, the Alliance leader, when death came very unexpectedly to him. Politically we were at variance with Col. Stackhouse, but political diffeivnees must all disappear in the presence of death, and we claim the privilege of rendering this tribute to his memory. He was a very brave and devoted soldier, and had, for sometime lief ore the close of the War, been Colonel of the 8th Regiment, made up of com panies from the Pee Dee section, and led it through some very bloody battles. He was a public spirited citizen, and stood very high in the estimation of his neighbors. There was probably no more successful farmer in the State than the subject of this sketch, and he contributed in no sn ail degree to the success that crowned the efforts of the planters in his section. He not only vyote and s|»oke on agricultural topics, but what was far better, put his ideas to practical use, and his farming opera tions were conducted wi'h the ut most skill and of course wilh finan cial success. Up to the time of his entrance into jiolitics his whole time was devoted to the management of his splendid farm, in which he took a just, pride, and it is very doubtful if his [tolitical honors gave him near so much genuine satisfaction as he derived from the culture of his farm. As a Congressman he was con scientious in the discharge of his duty and was always in his place. Ilis wife died a lew months ago. but a number of his children survive him. His remains wer<‘ accompanied from Washington to Little Rock, his home, by a delegation from Congress, and interred in the family cemeter f. Newsy Paragraphs Fron Lanar. Mr. Elias 'Wright, a prominent merchant of onr town has Itegun the erection of a commodious storehouse, which will be completed at an early date. He is also putting beautiful palings around his yard which adds much to the looks of our town. Hope others will follow his example. Our town council has passed an or dinance prohibiting boys under the age of 15 coming on the .streets after 8 o’clock p. m. Mr. G. W. Mims, a wide-awake merchant of this place, has erected a nice awning in front of his store which is quite a novelty and adds much to the looks of his building. He also has the finest field of corn in this section. Mise Nora Fields, who has been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism, is recovering. There is some probability of an Advent Church being erected here soon; also a Baptist Church. Miss Carrie Jordan paid a flying visit to this place last Sunday. Come again when yon have longer to stay. Mrs. Sallie Jordan is visiting the family of Mr. E. L. Gray of this place. Owing to the heavy rains during the past few days the oat crop has been damaged considerably. There will in all probability <>e a tobacco factory, canning factory and flour mills erected here soon, from' the talk that is heard; but talk is cheap. The bicycle craze has struck our town in full blast and the streets are almost impassible. It is dangerous to be on the street after sundown. The town council should take some steps to prevent people being run over or frightened to death. Lamar, June 18. J. M. >S. Cypress Notes. Cypkess, June 20.—Our farmers that tried the wheat culture this year was much pleased with the yield. The crops are very good in this section, but we are needing rain.' If a stranger chances to ’pass our little village on a Saturday afternoon he would think from the.large crowd that gathers here that \;e were hav ing a campaign meeting, or it was sale day at Cypress. Mr. R. M. DuBose has returned home from Spartanburg where he has been attending college for several years. He graduated with high honors. Miss Agnes DuBose has gone to Sumter to spend a while with rela tives and friends. Children’s Day at this place which comes off about the first of July, is looked forward to by our little ones with glad hearts as they know that a big time is in store for them. Rev. J. E. Rushton preached a strong prohibition sermon at this place last Sunday morning, and his remarks in that direction was very forcible. Wo fully agieed with Bro. Rnshton m his views on this subject and ho|>e that he will be instru mental in forcing it ujion the people so that they will not forget to do their duty at the ballot box next November. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. For Solicitor. Thanking the people for past favors, I hereby announce myself a candidate, sub ject to the action of the Democratic Primary, for a second term as Solicitor for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, hoping that experience and ad ditional age may cnableme, if nominated and elected, to perform the atduous du ties of the office more satisfactorily than heretofore. Very respectfully, J. M. JOHNSON, Important Notice! I have bonght the outfit of Mr. Herring and will continue the Barber business tit his old stand, under Boyd & Brown’s law office. A first-class barber, from Charleston, is with me, and we are prepared to do all work in the latest styles. Will do sham pooing, &c., at private residences. Respectfully, Henry A. Brown. civil mmm. The undersigned offers his services as Lund Surveyor, and will promptly attend to any business in this line. Hr lias possession of the notes and instru ments of bis father, the late Major Earle. JA8. M. EARLE 0-15-92-tf- E. W. SUTTON Is prepared to make Pliotographs Of your babies. Don’t delay; you may live to regret it. Studio in Hewitt lilock- 5-4-92-Gm HENRY IH. SMITH, Dealer in all kinds of COUNTY : CLAIMS, : Ac., Florence St., Darlington, S.C. NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. W’c hereby, warn all persons not to hunt or fish on our lands without per mission. J. C. BLACKWELL, J. N. SUGGS, A. C. COGGKRSJIALL, M. T. LIDE. March 23, ’92.-tf PERFECTED CRYSTAL LENSES thaoc mark. CuiUtj lint «1 Ahr'jfi. B. 0. BRISTOW, Book - Dealer - and - Optician Hits the exclusive sale of these cele brated goods in Darlington, S. C. KELLAM &, MOORE, The only manufacturing Opticians in the South, Atlanta, Ga. "Peddlers are not supplied with these famous glasses. SPECIAL RUN No. IB. GREATEST VALUE ON EARTH. Tyler's Fumoufl Antique Oak Roll Cur* tain Desk complete, see special circulars. No. 4004,3 ft. 61m. lone, met $16.00 No. 4009,4 ft. 6 im. “ “ $2100 No. 4010,5 ft* long, - • “ $33.00 Also see new ISO pose catalogue foi ISSa. Great cut of about 40 per cent from former list. BOOKS FREE, postage lOo. Skipped from St. Ionia, Eo., or Xndianspolio, Ind. BANK COUNTERS A SPECIALTY, We refer to every Bank In Thirty States. TYLER DESK CO., St. Louis, Mo May 25 ly. GliiSON & WOODS Take pleasure in announcing that they are now prepared to issue Fire aud Life Insurance Policies, and can place all business entr ust ed to them in some of the best companies in the United States. In FIRE INSURANCE they have such companies as Till] HOME of New York, and the IIARTFOBB, of Hartford, Conn., two of the largest and best managed companies in the country. In LIFE INSURANCE they invite examination into the plans of the H. V. MUTUAL, offering, as they do, very favorable terms to to those who wish to insure. They also conduct a general Brokerage and commission business. May 18 ly THB ROLLER TRAY TRUNK THE MOST CONVENIENT TRUNK EVER DEVISED. The Tray is arranged to roll back, leaving the bottum of the Trunk easy of access. Nothing to break or get out of order. The L Tray can be lilted out if desired, and to buy r this style is a guarantee that you will gel the strongest Trunk made. I If your Healey cannot furnish you, notify the manufacturers, H. W. ROMNTREE A BRO., Ricbmond, Va. CASTORIA for Infanf and Children. “Castoria is so well adapted to children that I Castoria cures Colic, Constipation, (recommend it as superior to any prescription I ^ojj^tstouiach, IliarrhjBa, ErucUition, , „ „ » . \r w I Kills’Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dl- anown to me.” H. A. Arciikr, M. D., I gestion, 4 U So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. T. | Without injurious medication. Tea Csntaur Company, 77 Murray Street, N. Y. DON’T FOIIET THE HKltALD OFFICE WHEN YOU WANT ANY JOB PRINTING. WOODS i WOODS Have an immense stock of Dress Ms for the Ladies. o-i-oa-im They also carry a full line of Hats, Shoes, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, &c. Plain - and - Fancy - Groceries. For Cash Buyers! Per Cist Beta Regular Douses! As an intelligent buyer, when will you give us an opportunity to prove Ibis BOLD BUT TRUE ASSERTION, That w UUI ail WILL Sill yit Ms THAN AM OTHEB HOUSE ll Tie GOiTI? All Former Records Smashed and Competition Buried! Wc not only claim to be the true Leader of Low Prices in Dry Goods, Notion*, Shoos, Hutsand Clothing, but have added a line of GROCERIES and are determined to name the Lowest of Low Prices on them. We quote a few prices to slipw which way the wind is blowing. Standard A Granulated Sugar 120 lb*, for $ 1 .GO. lie*! Green Itio Collet' UOe per pound. Also the lower grades. Dest High Grade Patent Flnurad Atl.125 per Parrel. Space won’t allow more quotations, but if you will consult your own interest you will be sure to call on Yours Itespectfiuly, A. J. BROO Willeox’y del Drug Ktoue. VETE1UNANY REMEDIES. COLIC CURE Never fails to cure any case of colic. COUGH, COLD & FEVER DROPS Cures lung fever, Epizootic coughs colds, &c. HORSE RENOVATOR Cures iudigestiou, loss of appetite, worms, &c. WONDER WORKER LINIMENT Cures cuts, wounds, harness gall;, scratches, &c. HOOF GROWER & SOFTENER Sure cure for contracted feet, quarter cracks and tenderness. These, wonderful medicines are sold and guaranteed to please th# user of money refunded without ar gument. For sale by DR. J. A. BOYD James Allan & Co. 285 King St. " ‘ , S. C. The Largest Jewelry Store in the State SOLID PLATES OF SterlingSiiver Inlaid I. the bnekn of SPOONS AND FORKS At Poloti moot Expoiod to Weir, amt then pitted entire, containing Five Times as much Silver as STANDARD PLATE. Guaranteed to wear 25 years. Will Last a Lifetime. MORE DURABLE Than Light Sterling Silrcr. And not half the cost. Each article J is stamped I. Sterling Inlaid EX.! V ;on cannot obtain them from 1 your jeweler tend to nn for Cato- Issue anl Prices. ACCIPT HO OTEHTimi. Ilamifartured only by THE HOMES A EDWABDS SILVER CO. - We are Sole Agents here for the abov* goods and keep a fuil line of them u STOCK. In addition to our large and elegant stoek of Solid Silvdrware. Gold and Silver WATCHES of the most approved muk ers. Diamond* ntoiiiitetl in itiug*, 1'in* anti Droacho*.' iDARLINCTON —All kinds of— Marble Monument*, Tablet*, and Grave Slone* furnished on short notice, and as cheap as can he purchased elsewhere. I®” Designs and prices furnished on application. Al. work delivered Free on line of C. ft D. Kailroad. Darlington Marble Works, DARLINGTON, S. C. HENRY M. SMITH, Keal Estate Agent, FLORENCE St DARLINGTON, 8. €. Special attention paid to the buy ing and selling of real estate, collec tion of rents, &c. The strictest attention will he paid to all business entrusted me. FIRE! FIRE! I represent Twelve of the most, reliable Fire Insurance Companies in the world— among them, the Liverpool anti London and Globe, of England, the largest fire company in the world; and the .Etna, of Hartford, the largest of all American live companies Prompt attention to business and satis faction guaranteed. I . E. NOB MEAT. DARLINGTON, 8. C. Ollicu between Edwards. Nonutul Go., and Joy A banders’ 5 it if -I A* l