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t mkM THE DARIJHGTON HEBAID Established Jaly 16th,#890. Destroyed by Fire Deee*ber 15th, 1890 TIE LWM QUESTION. NUMBER 4. The Editor ii neither a physician or scientists, but proposes to discuss, Ke-Estahlished Febraaryllth, 1891. W. D. .WOODS, Editor. T I HPFW Publiwlier and • «■ */*'*-' »\ UusineHs Manaaer. One Dollar a Year. DARLINGTON, S. 0. Wednesday, August 10,1892 WORSE THAN “BLOCKS ef FIVE.” From private letters and extracts in Reform papers, we see that Dibble bos inaugurated another scheme to browbeat and terrorize our farmers into subjection, that is even more de grading and humiliating to a free born citizen and white man than his iniquitious “blocks-of-five” game. The Sheppardites are now plan ning to have a special committee, with book in hand, at the various polls on election dav, and will require every one who votes a straight ring- rule ticket, or even a mixed ticket, to sign their names to an oath in said book. Every farmer who asserts his inde pendence and manhood, and refuses to barter his suffrage to the antis through the hope of future favors, will be blacklisted by the towns, and no favors shown him when he asks credit again. In other words, a poor farmer, in order to buy supplies on time, must not only pay some mer chant an extortionate profit and se cure the debt by giving a mortgagi on everything that he has, but will even be required to sign an iron-clad obligation that he obey the political demands of their masters, and let them vote him as their interests and inclination dictate. This book will be preserved as a “bill of sale” to a farmer’s vote, and held as a part of the security for the credit extended him. Among the Counties wheiv this scheme will be put into practice is Darlington, so a responsible gen tleman writes us, but the Reformers are already taking steps to frustrate it.—Columbia Register. The above contains jnst about as many misstatements as it would be possible to crowd into the same space. We defy the Register to offer one par tide of proof in support of its char ges, and if it were not so utterly lost to every sentiment of truth and fair ness it would scorn to publish any thing so palpably absurd and false. If the responsible gentleman don’ furnish his proof we will have some thing to say to him in our next issue. In addition to the above we wrote a private letter to the • liter of the ;ister, asking him to furnish us with the proof and the name of the party making the charge! We pub lish his reply below and in an swer to it have defied him to prove the charge: Columbia, Aug. 9th. Mr. W. D. Woods, Dear Sir— The letter from your County was private one, and Ido not feel author ized to give the party’s name with out his authority. I have recieved several others on the same line, is neither my intention or desire to misrepresent any business element or community. It your merchants and Conservative leaders will deny the statement, the gentleman from whom I received my authority must, of course, establish his assertion. Respectfully, T. L. Gant. CONSISTENCY. A lawyer is not eligible to member ship in the Alliance, but is just the man to send to Congress to advocate the demands of the Order. If he is not worthy to be a member, then he is not a fit person to represent the Alliance in any capacity. BANKS vs. FARM LANDS. The whole desire of the ring ticket is to fix the burthen of taxation on our farmers and let the railroads, banks and factories escape. In his Union speech, Orr argued that be cause lands were taxed on only 60 per cent, of their value, that the sur plus cash in banks should also be re turned at 60 cents on the dollar. In the first place, our farm lands are as sessed for all they will bring in cash if sold under the Sheriff’s hammer, while a large percentage are not cul tivated and yield their owners no in come whatever. But not so with the money invested in and earned by banks. Every dollar draws an in terest of 12 per cent, and will sell at par value any time. Again, capi talist conceal a large portion of their wealth, and it thus escapes taxation. But the poor farmer and land-owner cannot hide his little possessions, and so they are taxed to the utmost far thing.—Columbia Register. The above is just another speci men of the inveterate propensity of the editor of the Register, tiever un der any circumstances, to tell the truth, for he knows, as well as any one can, that when he says that the Conservatives are trying to force the farmers to pay all the taxes he tells amaliciousand unblushing falsehood. If Messrs. Tindal and Evans want to secure the Alliance endorsement for Congress they will have to study law. * With a judiciary subservient to his wishes and a Legislature elected to carry out his behests, where will the liberties of South Carolina be if Gov. Tillman carries out his de signs? an unprofessional way, some of the difficnlties in the way of absolute prohibition, even if public sentiment were up to the point of sustaining it, which, however, it is very far from being just at present. Of course it must be admitted, especially if we aceept the conclusions of the advo cates of prohibition, that taere is much to be said in favor of their po sition, but when it comes to discuss ing the sul ject, in all its bearings, it can be readily seen that moral influ ence, and not law, is the only sure hope of suppressing this evil, and until, as we have in a former article observed, the moral sentiment of the people is made better, lifted to « higher plane, there will be no per manent improvement accomplished. If Congress, at the present session, were to pass an act prohibiting, in every shape or form, the manufacture and sale of alcohol or of anything containing alcohol, and the law could be absolutely enforced, its en forcement would cause widespread suffering, and relegate medicine and chemistry back to the ages when men were absoluely ignorant of the healing art and of a great many branches of science. It is very true that many physicians prescribe li quor, in some form, for their patients, when there is no necessity for it, but without it we would be deprived of a large proportion of our most useful and familiar medicines, and of course this would, of necessity, entail an untold amount of suffering which the most intelligent physician would be powerless to relieve, not from want of knowledge as to the nature of the disease, but from the inability to procure the medicine that would give relief to the suffering patient The preparation of almost all extracts, even the simplest medicines, are brought about by the use of alcohol to say nothing of the manufacture of others that involve great delicacy, and care in their preparation. Al cohol, when not abused, is nothing more nor less, when taken into the system, than medicine, and while its indiscriminate use is very deplorable, innocent people, who need it as a medicine, should not be deprived of the benefits that would accrue from its intelligent and careful adminis tration. To make our meaning more plain we will use, as an illustration, the indispensable drug opium; the use of which, in its various forms, is so essentii l in many cases of sickness. It is a well known fact that much the larger portion of opium that finds its way into the market is used by those who are slaves to its subtle influence, but this knowledge would hardly warrant the enactment of a law preventing its preparation and sale. It is very true alcohol can claim a hundred victims where opium has one, but all physicians testify to the fact that this drug exercises a far more powerful influence on its victims, both physically and morally than alcohol, and that of the two, the opium habit is far more difficult to cure. In the laboratory of chemists, al cohol is of such essential importance, that without its use much the larger portion of his experiments would come to an end. Not only to the physician, druggist and chemist is it essential, but it is also indispen sable in many branches of science also. Now if this be true and it can’t be denied, then how, in the case of ab solute prohibition, in this alcohol to be obtained ? It will certainly take, for the above mentioned purposes, a great many thousand gallons of alco hol and the question naturally arises as to how it is to be. manufactuerd, by whom and under what restrictions? If it were manufactured by the Gov ernment, thereby becoming a Gov ernment monopoly, which would be contrary to the spirit of the Consti tution, and only sold to those whose business required it, what guarantee could be given that some of it would not bo used for illegitimate purposes, that is, used as a beverage ? It needs no argument to prove how utterly ab surd and impracticable such a scheme would be, yet this is exactly what would have to be done in case we have a National Prohibition law. It is also well to consider that pro hibition while outwardly effecting some good and to some extent, which we admit for the sake of argument, decreases the sale of whiskey, inva riably. increases, very largely, the consumption of morphine and simi lar drugs: proving conclusively that if the whiskey is not easily obtaina ble something a great deal worse will take its place. In writing these articles the sole object of the Editor has been tr show that the only hope for temper ance reform must come from an im provement in the moral sentiment of the people, and not threugh the in strumentality of law, which, as we have demonstrated, is comparatively powerless to cope with this great evil. If it can be shown that our posi tion is wrong and that prohibition is the only remedy, then we will gladly join in the movement and give it every help in our power. r Every Allianceman you meet is solid for Tillman and Reform. This organisation is the great power be hind the throne.—Columbia Regis ter. It is reported that the editor of the Register gets a salary of seven dollars per day, which is very poor my for the many misstatements that he makes. At ten cents each he would have a princely income. Read President Stokes’ address and ou’ll see for yourself that he is a Third party man in every purpose and expression. Yet he is still claiming to lie a Democrat!—Sumter Freeman. If it would help him any he could very easily swallow two or three other platforms, and not be the least wor ried thereby. He is wearing the Democratic uniform but secretly working for the Third Party. We can't for a moment believe that all the members of the Alliance in Darlington endorse the address which we published week before last; but if it does express their sentiments, they will incur the opposition of a great many people who hove feelings of friendship for the Order, as long as it is confined to its legitimate work, but who will not tolerate the radical and impracticable doctrines embod ied in this address. Declarations like this not only injure the Alliance but the State also, and it ought not to have been sent out ; Maj. Murray, of Anderson, and his friend Mr. J. P. Gosselt of the same place, were assaulted by a Tillman mob,'at [Sandy Grove, in Anderson County, and had a narrow escape from death. Maj. Murray was try ing to reach the stand where some of the County candidates were speak ing. This is but the legitimate work of Tillman’s campaign of abuse and slander, and he is really more to blame than the densely Ignorant wretches, (they dont deserve the name of men) and contemptible cowards that were guilty of this outrage. affect them as they would get the whiskey anyway and make a disturb ance. If these, and all other drunk ards, were held to a strict account for their misdeeds, while drunk, it would accomplish far more good than prohibition laws. The trouble with men of this class is not that they are such slaves to whiskey, but they lack self respect, and moral principle, and these can’t be instilled into them by law. A Feather la Tillauas Cap. would cut loose from the crowd that are ruining the one and injuring the good name of the other. Florence District Appolataeits. JOHN B. WIIJION, P. K. Choraw station June 18,19 Cbeniw circuit, Mt. Olivet June IS, 1» Hartsville, Damascus June 24 ANNOUNCEMENTS. Clyde, Union June 25,2# Darlington circuit, Wertey Chapel July 2, » Tiramonsville, Pine Grove July 8 For School Commissioner. With many thanks for the past, I beg to announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Kebool Com missioner of Darlington County, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. W. H. EVANS. Darlington, S. C., July 9, 1892. Lamar, Lamar July IB, 17 Scranton, Concord July 23,24 Effingham, Oak Grove July SD, :il Lake City, Hebron August b, » Johnsomille, Muddy Creek August 13,14 Kingstree, Ellm August 20,21 Georgetown circuit, 8t. Paul’s August 27, 2» Sjiltors. Harmony August 2S, 2H Georgetown station Sept. 3, 4 East Effingham, Ilcthlehem Sept. 10,11 Mars Ulutr, Friendship Sept. 17,18 Washington, July 27.—Special: The President to-day put his signa- true to the hill introduced by Repre- ssentative George Tillman, providing for the payment to the State of South Carolina $48,000 for distribu tion between the Clemson and Claflin colleges. The South Carolina bill was the first official matter brought to the attention of the President this morning when he entered the Exe- iai\/xxatuK w aivaa wssv .ajjsav ; — - — w cutive chamber. He was familiar I take this opportunity to thank my friends for their past support. W. P. COLE. For Clerk of Court. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court for Darlington County and promise to abide by She result of the Democratic primary. I take this op portunity to thank my friends for their past suflrage. W. A. PARROTT. For Sheri If. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for the office of Sheriff for Dar lington County, and promise to abide by the result of the Democratic prima- Darlington, S. C., Agust 6. To the Editor of The State: The statement that I have ever voted for Deas for any position is a base and malicious falsehood. E. R. McIver. The above dispatch needs no ex planation, but the denial shows bow utterly regardless of truth the Till man newspapers are and hew hard pressed they are for something to say against the Conservative candi dates. Very few, if any of them, will find space for Col. Mclver’s em phatic denial, as they are strangers to everything like fairness to a polit ical opponent. with its contents, so he, signed it, without hesitation. Repressentative Tillman was delighted when he heard that his measure had become a law, and he at once notified his friends in South Carolina of the fact It will be remembered that there was quite a long controversy between the State authorities and the Secretary of the Interior ovy^his matter. The latter held that dQp-fifths of the amount should go to the colored College in South Carolina, and the remaining two-fifths to the Clemson Cellege. The State authorities insist ed that the amount should be divided equally between the two colleges under such regulations as migh^J^ prescribed by the Legislature. Finally a conference of the South Carolina delegation in Congress was held and Representative Tillman and Senator Butler were designated to look after the matter in the House and Senate respectively. Mr. Tillman prepared a bill, introduced and made an argument in support of it before the judiciary committee. It passed the House without serious objection, Senators Butler and Irby helping it through the Senate. It was accomplished in a very neat manner, and all the members of the delegation are ^ be congratulated upon their success in h&ving a law en acted which enables $48,000 to be :cdRTa 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 enable me, if nominated and elected, to perform the aiduous du ties of the office more satisfactorily than heretofore. Very respectfully, J.‘ M. JOHNSON, It is highly “disreputable” in the eyes of the ring organs, for a paper to defend the rights of our farmers and espouse their cause. Well, we’ll let our voters settle that question at the polls on August 30th, and if they do not endorse the position taken by The Register, and through overwhel ming majority at that, why, we’ll just agree never to write another po litical article in this State.—Colum bia Register. It is what the Register calls the ring organs that are the real friends of the farmeas, who are fighting against those who only seek his vote to futher their own selfish ends. But why in the name of commem sense should^ the farmer be so ever lastingly instructed as to his duty. He is just as well able to look after him self as anybody else, and prefers do ing so. Falsehood is disreputable, the Register to the contrary notwith standing, under any and all circum stances, and the man, it matters not who he is, that endorses a newspaper that is so utterly regardless of truth could find much to admire in the character of Ananias. There is one point in Mr. Gresham’s article to which we will briefly allude, and which we think is an argument in proof of our position, that legal enactments will not stop the traffic in whiskey. He says that in some parts wf the County it is impossible to conduct religious services without being disturbed by drunken men, and states futhermore that these men are perfectly quiet when sol er. There is plenty of law on the subject and the penalty for disturbing reli gious assemblages very severe. The law does not excuse a man because he was drunk at the time of commit ting the crime, and the mere fact that these disturbers are not arrested and punished shows that the people are willing to condone their infamous conduct. Prohibition would not in the least Sheppard and Tillman are now on the same National platform and al most the same State platform. The personal difference between them is all there is to fight over this hot weather. Connt us out please when it comes to this kind of fight—Sum ter Ereeman. To say the least the above, from the Freeman, is a pretty astounding statement Tillman represents strife, a contempt for the Legislative anc Judicial branches of the Government and besides this is a political dema gogue and coward. Sheppard, on the other hand, respects the law and the Constitution and will bring peace and concord back to our people. The contrast is as great as it can well be. distributed in accdHTance with the wished of the State Legislature.—^ News and Courier. The above is very creditable to the Governor and we take pleasure in saying so, and also in calling the attention of our readers to his good work in this matter. THE SIXTH DISTRICT CONTEST. Tke Hei. W. D. Evans Says that he has heei Crassly Deceived aid Imposed ipai hy the Ambitions Etcetera. To the Editor of The^iews and Courier I notice that I was reported in your payer as having said at the meeting of Congressional candidates at Florence on 1st inst that I was not a candidate and bowed to the dictates of the Aliance. Now, I would like to say through your columns what I think I said then as well as what I say now. 1 feel like I hare been grossly deceived and imposed upon by Mr. McLaurin. His excuse for trampling upon my friendship and violating bis voluntary promise to me are that the people will think that there has been a trade between us by which he was to be Attorney General and I to go to Congress, and, there fore, to contradict that impression he was compelled to allow the use of his name. I would not care if he had come out as an open candidate, for then I would have known how to act, but deliver me from a traitor in the guise of a friend. Mr. Norton in closing his speech alluded to what he considered to be the injustice of the manner in which I had been treated, and proposed for the sake of justice and right that he would withdraw in my favor if Mr. McLauren would do the same. I got up and said that, while I felt grateful to Mr. Norton, I would never accept office as a concession from any man who had ever walked upon God’s green earth, more especi ally from Mr. McLaurin; that the Alliance caucus had seen proper to select him as the standard bearer of their cause; had selected a lawyer in preference to a member of the Order and that I had not one word to say, but would bow in submission; that I would go home and “plough on,” and that the principles which were so dear to my heart—to the heart of every true Alliance man—would ever find in me an earnest and faithful supporter as a private in the ranks if I never received any office. There were things dearer to me than office holding. It is said that success is that which succeeds; that might do for others, but success at the expense of honor and fidelity to plighted word is a moral poverty that W. D. Evans does not covet W. D. Evans. Bennetteville, August 5. Mr Evans ought to have known that whan he cast his political aspi rations in with a lot of unscrupulous politicians that his honesty would be no match for their lack of princi pie, and that these jnen cared noth ing whatever for the Alliance or its principles, their sole object being to further their own designs. Mr. Evans could serve the Alliance and the State a great deal better if he N. L. Harrell & Company will sell you a Buggy, Carriage, Wagon, ^ Road Cart, or anything else in their line at the most reasonable prices. E. W. SUTTON Is prepared to make The Healthiest Spot oi Earth- Fine Mineral Water—The best Place to spend the Spring and Summer Months. Southern Pines, Moore Co., N. C., is situated on a high sand mountain, and there are several causes which go to make it the healthiest spot on earth, and the very best place to stop at dur ing the spring and summer months. Its elevation above the surrounding section for more than one hundred miles causes a delightful breeze at all times during the summer. Its location amid a vast forest of long leaf pines gives it an atmosphere which physicians of na tional reputation say is the most health ful to be found in the United States. The soil l>eing a pure white sand gives perfect drainage, and therefore no form of malaria can exist. The Mineral Springs nearby,issuingfromasingular medical store house built bynatureand curiously situated in this sand moun tain seems as though the Creator in tended this spot as a place where man kind might rest and regain health. This place was first noted as a winter health resort, and thousands of persons from the Northen States have come to it during the past few years; and with out a single exception they have been beuefitted. During the past two summers it has been shown by actual test that those suffering from weakness of mind or body can find greater relief at this place than any other known resort. Dr. Wile, an eminent phy sician of Connecticut and editor of the “New England Medical Monthly,” has been investigating for the benefit of Northern phyicians, and he says Sou ern Pines isthe best known place those who need rest and sleep. He says the first inclination one has is to sleep, and that this rest, without the use of drugs, enables the natural forces ofthebodyto inmart strength to the diseased parts. Those suffering from indigestion, rheumatism and all blood disorders, nervousness caused by over work or any other cause, find relief and health without taking medicine. Visit Southern Pines and stop at the PERFECTED CRYSTAL LfXSES THAWS MAST. gutty flni uA Ataji. H\ S'* r Important Notice! I have bought the outfit of Mr. Herring and will continue the Barber business at 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 lesidences. Respectfully, Henry A. Brown. EIGIEMi;. The undersigned offers his services as I .and Surveyor, and will promptly attend to any business in this line. He has possession of the notes and instru ments of his father, the late Major Earle. JA& M. EARLE. 6-15-92-tf- INSURANCE!! Now is the time to insure your Gin Houses, and Tobacco Baras. I represent the BEST Companies taking these risks. B_ O. BRISTOW. m.: I E. C. ROTHOLZ. SOUTHERN PINES HOUSE. less than at the ma- Rates to board jority of summer resort hotels in the South; accommodations superior; every attention given. The most eminent physicians of Pennsylvania and New York constantly in attendance. The best arragement for bathing in open air. Swimming, plunge, shower, hot water, and medicated baths. Hotel within two minutes walk of depot. Southern Pines is on the Raleigh & Augusta AiriLine Railioad, thirty miles north of Hamlet and seventy south of Raleigh. Those who cannot visit Southern Pines can arrange to have the mineral water shipped to them in barrels or half gallon bottles. For further information address J. A. & A. F. Greene, Proprietors Southern Pines House, Southern Pines, N. C Of your babir Don’t delay; you may live to regret K Studio in Hewitt Block- 5-4-92-6m NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. We hereby warn all persons not to hunt or fish on our lands without per mission. J. C. BLACKWELL, J. N. SUGGS, ' A. C. COGGERSHALL, M. T. LIDE. March 23, ’92.-tf WAGONS. cut Edge Visiting Carls at this •Mce. B. O. 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Immense line of Parasols with pretty handles. Ladies’ summer unden-ests. 10 cents anil upward. Silks mitts in all lengths. CORSETS! W'e have six grades of the II. & S. corsets; best value for the mony. The largest assortment of cream and black laces in all widths. We have open up some very desirable Point De Jenes, Point De Giii pure and Point De Irlande in white and ecru Our MILLINERY Is still conducted hy Miss Maooje Jones, who has proven to the ladies that tsr she can and tries to please. Your call is requested. E. C ROTHOLZ, MAIL ORDERS promptly attended to. TO REWT. Neat Cottage, containing four rooms, between my residence and tbe factory. H. M. SMITH. 5-18-tf HENRY M. SMITH, Dealer in all kinds of COUNTY ? CLAIMS, : Ac. Florence St., Darlington, S.C. Two-horse wagons are now Manufactured at JOi MON'S FACTORY. DARLINGTON, S. C. CALL AND SEE THEM BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A COMPLETE STOCK OF Bugsies, Carts, Harness A N D FURNITURE Always on Hand. Undertaker’s Supplies. THE DARLINGTON -SHOE STORE- Has just received a very large and well selected stock for the Spring and Sammar trade. OXFORD TIES For Ladies and Misses in endless variety, from the very cheapest to the celebrated hand-sewed goods of E. C. Bents & Co’s make. Childrens’ Shoes. This Line Is Coaplete In Every Respect. MENS’ SHOES. Our stock cannot be excelled anywhere. We have them in Calf, Cordovan, Kangaroo, French Calf inland-sewed, hand-welt and good-year welt. Will call Special Attention to our $3 SHOES, Genuine Calf and good year welt, as good as hand sewed. A Full Line Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas French Polish and Blacking. Shoe Findings of every description. A lobby Line of Hats for Hen. WOODS & MILLING, Proprietors Darlington Shoe Store. Fine Job Printing done at this office. The People’s Bank of Darlington. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. DEPOSITS SOLICITED FROM ONE DOLLAR AND UPWARI .. And 5 per cent. Interest paid thereon. “Small Savings |Y|ake L ai *£ e Profits. E. KEITH DARGAN, H. A. CARRIGAN, H. L. CHARLES, President. Vice-President Cashier. The Phienix Furniture ‘ . , OF CHARLESTON, S.C. Wholesale and Retail Furniture Emporium. FINE, MEDIUM AND LOW PRICED FURNITURE AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES C11hAPFITRNITURE SUITABLE FOR COUNTRY TRADfi In Large Variety At Factory Prices.