Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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# m "*£,43 TMMM iBALB PUBLISHED WEEKLY £*02. THe People / -BY— . TCRBEVILLE * WILLIAWS. WALTER D. WOODS, . Editor. HUBSCBIPTION KATES: (PAYABLE IK ADVANCE.) One Y«ar .... ft.f 0 Bis Months - - - .50 Three Months ... .25 ADVERTISING RATES: Titaxbiknt Advertisements 75c. per eqnsre for first insertion, end 50c. t«r square lor eueb su;«equent In* serttou. Business Notices 10 cents per line for each Insertion. Liberal Discount made on contract or standing adrerUsement*. Bills for transient advertisements vrijl he promptly presented. < Bill fob Contract advertisements will he presented every three months. Remit by Express Money Order, Check Poftoffice, Postal Note, or Registered Letter. Address all communications and re mittances to THE DARLINGTON HERALD, , Darlington, 8. C. ' FRIJIAY, FEB. 23, 1894. We find on inquiring that the for mer manager of The Herald col lected a good many subscriptions and failed to credit them ou the hooks. Those who hold his receipts will please present them at the office in order that they may be credited for the time they have paid. In this connection we wish to impress upon onr friends the importance of being prompt in paying their sub scriptions. Of coarse times are hard, but the money is badly needed, and while .the amount is very small for each individual, m the aggregate it amounts to a consid erable sum. If the laws and constitution of the State, as is presumed to be the ease by plain people, are founded on justice and common sense, then there ought to be no doubt as to the decision of the Supreme Court in re gard to the unconstitutionality of the dispensary law. The State on Saturday last passed the third year of its cxisteoc®, and enters on the fourth with the sincere good wishes of every one who can admire unyielding courage and un- deviatintr. consistency in a public journal. Its course was clearly de fined at tbe beginning of its career and it has clnng to it with a perti nacity that has won success nnder difficulties that were apparently in surmountable. It has followed all the twistings and turnings of tbe present administration with the un erring instinct of a bloodhound and exposed its shortcomings in words that struck with the force of a bat tering ram. Senator Timmerman, of Edge- field, who is said to go a better man than the average of the Reform leaders, has been nominated for gov ernor, and in connection with hi« nomination we beg to suggest that at the next session of tbe Legisla ture, Governor Tillman instruct its members to pass an act makingwnj citizen of the State, except be be a native and resident of Edgefield, in eligible to the office of "overnor. This would save trouble and be but a just recognition of a county that has the everlasting glory of having given birth to the unselfish patriot and learned statesman who now oc cupies the executive chair. Our lively contemporary, the Co lumbia Journal, not to be outdone in the way of suggesting a candidate to succeed Tillman, has proposed the name of T. L. Gaunt, the editor of the Piedmont Headlight, for that position. The nomination is a good one as Mr. Gaunt wouid make a splendid standard bearer for a fac tion whose word Reform ought to begin with a capital D. Henry Wattersou’s suggestion for an epi taph for Tom Ochiltres, the famous Texas romancer, would be peculiarly appropriate for Mr. Gaunt when he shuffles off this mortal coil. The •pitaph is short and to the point, and reads as follows: “Hare lies Tom Ochiltree.” “Re never did anything else.” The editor of the Piedmont Hea light says that the Columbia Regi ter neyer tells the truth. Tbe see ■ation is very probably a true oi hat Mr. Gannt is not the prop i to make it, for the reacon th while he himself was' editor of the Register its columns were filled with slanders that he knew to be false when he printed them, and it was well km wn that if he ever told the truth it was entirely an accident and certainly unintentional ou his part He should not complain if bis suc cessor should, as far as iay in his powfr, for he can never hope to equal him, follow in his footsteps and make the Register one of the most nnreliable and - slanderous pa pers ever published in South Caro lina. A STRONG MENACE TO LIBERTY The dispensary law is bad viewed from any point, but by far its most iniquitous and dangerous feature ia tbe right giveu to the spies to search private houses aud to confiscate any spirituous liquors, it matters not wfiat kind, they may find, and ship them to the State dispensary. A very little reflection will show any intelligent man the real infamy of such a law, and if he is a good citi zen, and is anxious to preserve his liberty, he will not only denounce it bnt if he is forced to do so resist it by every means in his power, even at the cost of bloodshed if nothing else will avail. The privacy of a man’s house is one of the bulwarks of Anglo Saxon liberty, and the man who invades that privacy, except for good and sufficient reasons, whether under the form of law or not, should be regarded as a burglar and meet the reception that is usually accord ed this kind of a citizen. During the wlfole of our connec tion with the press we have strenu ously advocated tbe supremacy of the law, and have not hesitated to denounce those who take the law into their own hands, bnt when it comes to counseling obedience to an infamous act passed by a slavish and obedient Legislature, at the dic tation of a man who has himself no respect for the majesty of the law, and the submission to which will take away a liberty that has cost a great deal of precious blood to ob tain, we would be unmindful of that higher law which uot only confers the right, but makes it a solemn duty to resist to tho very, uttermost any encroachment upon personal liberty. It is not for either Gov. Tillman or the South Carolina Legislature to say what a man shall and what he shall not keep in his house, and if they have the right to prohibit one they can make nnlawful the keeping of any article that happens to fall under thtir displeasure. A private citizen, if be has the means and the inclination, has a perfect right to have £ cellar covering an acre of ground and have it fully stocked with every kind of iiqnor, and just so long as he does not offer it for sale and keeps it entirely for his own use, no man with or without a warrant has a right to confiscate it in the name of the Stole, and if such an attempt be made then he has the right to protect it by any means in bis power. Gov. Tillman has made the issue and will be responsible for whatever trouble that comes from the deter mination of liberty-loving people not to surrender tbe privacy of their homes. In order that there may be no misunderstanding of wbat we mean, it may be welt te state that our remarks only apply to tbe mat ter of searching private bonses. Those who sell whiskey in violation of the law should be prepared to take the consequences of such viola tion. Since the above was in type we find the, following article in the State, which iu justice to Gov. Till man we publish, wishing, however, in doing so to call attention to the fact that there was, as the dispen sary bill was presented to the house, a clause giying the right to search private houses without a warrant, and that the Measure would have passed in that shape but for the in dignant protest of a member of the Senate and a few members of the House, and that the Governor must have been aware of this, at the time. His disclaimer is all very well but would have been much more effec tive had it b?en spoken just after the passage of the new law, especially when it is considered that it would have allayed a great deal of excite ment and disarmed a good deal of opposition to the law, despite its other iniquities. It is very possible, however, that if the newspapers had not denounced this part of tbe law, the Governor would have made no explanations. won’t search private houses. Governor Tillman yesterday had something to say about tbe searching of private dwellings for contraband liquor. He said: “When the dis pensary bill was on its passage it was announced bv the opposition press that the right to search pri vate houses was in the bill. It never was there, never was intended to be there, and nobody wanted it there or wants it there now—I mean the right to search a private house without a warrant This falsehood bos born sent broadcast over the State with tbe object of prejudicing tbe piople. We don’t wish to seun-h any dwelling, but if we find a man selling liquor from his residence we will get a warrant and search the premises, seizing bis stock in trade.” Boaotjr In Common Phints. To the true lover of nature the beautiful simplicity cf natural growths appeals with a suggestive ness of reminiscence that is often wanting in the costlier occupant of the greenhouse or flower garden. It is tho difference between tho curio and the household relic, one rare and lovely and precious, but the other en deared by tenderest memories. To tho child the delight of hunting for the chary wild flower far exceeds any riot in the well kept garden, whilothe boy's nutting expeditions are much more to bis mind than tho plucking of fruit in the richest or chard. In after life all that recalls these lost delights is dear to the man's heart and has its own intimate and suggestive charm. A lesson in econ omy comes scarcely amiss, and since it is luxuries that must go first, when it is a question of giving up something, it is well to know that the living rooms need not suffer so long as there are woods and fields to draw upon for their floral decoration, while tho exchange for tasteful sim plicity is really a distinct gain, con trasted with the wasteful and inor dinate use of flowers with too lavish and expensive profusion.—Garden and Forest. Ad Interesting African People. At the Berlin Anthropological so ciety Mr. Mereusky has given somo curious particulars about the Kondeh people in the German district on Lake Nyassa. Their country is bor dered on the north by the Living stone mountains and on the south by the lake, and this favorable geo graphical position has enabled tho people to develop in a peculiar man ner and attain a relatively high state of civilization. “Their affections are largely developed. Friendship is especially valued among them, and love between tho sexes strong and firm, as well as tho domestic affec tions. “Suicide, caused by grief for the loss of a wife, a child, or even a fa vorite animal, is not infrequent The favorite form of suicide is to enter the water and allow one’s self to bo devoured by a crocodile. In war time all unnecessary cruelty is avoid ed, and women and children who have been made prisoners are set free again. Tho position of woman among the Kondehs is unusually high. Women are on a perfect equal ity with men in the eyes of the law, and offenses against women aroeven more severely punished than offenses against men.”—St James Gazette. A Mexican Bunko Game. It is said that a favorite method that Mexican rascals have of swin dling American visitors is to watch for them at tho railway station, and having selected a victim and having ascertained that he or she (preferably she) means to take a certain train, to approach just before train time and demandmoney, represented to he due as aboard bill at such and such a hotel Tho victim will deny owing tho bill, but tho sharper insists, threatening to call tho police and to have tho matter settled before a jus tice. As the amount asked for is usually not more than $3 or $3, the victim commonly prefers to pay it rather than to have h*is journey delayed, especially if he understands the pe culiarity of Mexican law, which a' ways throws the harden of proof on tho American. Howeucr barefaced tho accusation, if it be urged- by a native against an Amorican, the chances are that the victim will have to spend somo days in Belem prison before he can satisfy the authorities that he is innocent, and in the mean time the rascally accuser disappears. —New Orleans Picavnoe §ur t’etten Market. Darlington, Fob. 22. Market, steady. Best cotton is bringing 71 cents. Prices dirrent—Retail. [Corrected Weekly by Blackwell Bros ] Coffee, Rio, per lb ‘)0@25 “ Laguayra, per lb 27 Bacon, D ti 0 R, per tb 81 ^ Butts, per lb 7i@7i Sugar-cured hams, per lb 12(o)12} Lard, simou pure, per lb 12 “ refined, per lb 10 Corn, per bushel, 75 Oats, rust-proof, per bus. 70 Flour, per burrri, 3.50@4.50 Meal, per pk. 20 m Grist, per pk, 35 Rice, per lb 5@7 Vinegar, per gallon, 40 Sugar, granulated, 6 “ extri 0, 3i(3)5i“ Couitry Prodace. Butter, per tb, 25 Eggs, per dozen, 10@12 Chickens, each, 20 Hens, each, 25 Cabbage, per head, 8@15 Dried fruit, per lb, 8(o)15 Peas, per bushel, 00 4,4-. Subscribers wanted this year to The Darlington Herald. This is cam paign year and we propose to give you a paper worth reading. Stationary We endeavor not to be, and that we succeeded can be demonstrated by an inspection of our stock of Stationery. All the newest things in Papers, Pens and Inks, Books and Magazines, Rub bers, Inkstands and everything that goes to make the most complete stock of stationery in town. Blind Tigers Don’t concern us in the least. We want your job printing, and will give you as nice and as cheap work as any house in the county. Give us a call when In Darlington. When you are in Darlington, leave your work at MASON’S New Jewelry Store, ON PEARL STREET. Toothaclio and Philosophy. There was a woman on a cable car the other day with her face tied up with a handkerchief, and directly op posite was a benign looking citizen who was on tho watch to extend con solation to some poor suffering fel low mortal. Ho had scarcely noticed the woman when ho leaned forward and inquired: “Toothache, ma'am f’ She nodded her head. "Too bad. Ache very bad!” « ifa» sodded again. ' “I know how to pity you. I'd about os soon be knocked down with a dub as to have the toothache for 15 minutes. I suppose you'\ e tried peppermint, paregoric, camphor, hot call, whisky and all that}” She codded again. “Well, "continued the benign man, ‘Tvo heard that all these things can be overcome by strength of will power. They say that imagination has a good deal to do with it Sup- yon imagine that your tooth ’t ache the least bit?” “And suppose you imagine that on an» the biggest fool in town I” otly exclaimed the woman os tho tooth gave a jump which lifted her a foot high. The benign man muttered, “Urn! um!” and went to the end of the car and sat down and began to read a newspaper.—Chicago Journal. The Breaking of the Voice. The peculiar physiological causes of what is called tho breaking of the voice are uot quite understood, hut it is known to depend immediately upon an organic change in the larynx, the organ of the voice, which occurs in tbe male sex between the Agee of 14 and 1C. Before that the larynx of boys resembles that of girls, but when tho voice begins to break tho vocal chords become lengthened at least one-third, the angle of the thyroid cartilage be comes enlarged, And the muscles which connect tile organs of the voice with the hypoid bone and the base of the tongue become elon gated. While tho change of form is taking place the voice is unfitted for sing ing and should be used only with great core. In other words, the breaking of the voice is dno to the rapid development of the larynx, which takes place at certain ages and which leads to a change in the range of the voice. Tho peculiar harshness of the voioe when it is thus breaking seems to he due to a tem porary congestion and swollen condi tion of mucous membrane of the vocal chords accompanying tho active growth of tho whole larynx.—Brook- Ivn Eiurin DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Deputy Collkctok’s Office. Darlington, February 3, 1804. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing described property, having been seized at Darlington, S, C. on the , 189:t, for violation of Sections 8,450 R. 8. U. 8. Any person or persons claim ing same, are hereby required to make claim, and file bond, with the Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of South Carolina, within thirty days from the date hereof, or the same will become forfeited to the United States, viz: One keg of Rye Whiskey, containing about four (4|) three quarter gallons, shipped to J. J. Furman, Darlington, S. E. H. DBAS, Deputy Collector. W. F DARGAN~ Attorney - at - Law, DARLINGTON, 8. 0. Office over Blackwell Brothers’ Store. E. KEITH D Alt GAN, Attorney at Law, DARLINGTON, S. C. Nettles & Nettles, ATTORNEYS - AT . LAW, Darlington C. H., S. C Will practice in all State and Federal Courts. Careful attention will be given to all husineas entrusted to us. C. P. DARGAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND * Trial Justice, DARLINGTON, S. C. Practices In the United States Court and in the 4th and 5th circuits. Prompt attention to all business entrusted to me. Office, Ward’s Lane, next to The Dar- ngton Herald office. PETER BOWLES DOES FIRST CLASS Paper Hanging. Kalsomine Work a Specialty. He solicits the patronage of Darlington. _ EAGLE BRAND THE BEST ROOFIN G la unequalled for House, Barn, Fac tory or Out Buildings, and costs half Hie price of shingles, tin or iron. It is ready for use and easily applied by any one. RUBBER PAINT costs only 60 cenis per gal. in bid. lota, or $4.60 for 5-gal tubs. Color jaia red. - Will stop leaks in tin or iron roofs that will last for years. TRY IT. Send stamp for sam ples and full particulars. Excelsior Paint and Roofing Co. 155 Duane 8?., Nejy Vork, N. Y. Feb. 3—3m. \ Book and Toy Co., Non-Stationary Stationers. YOUR ATTENTION! Our Fall and Winter stock is now open and we will be pleased to have you examine same. Our line was never before better, and we can now give you as . goods for One Dollar as any legitimate dealer in the State. We give yon below prices ou a few leading'articles: CLOTHING, ETC. Boys’ Suits, $1.25 to $6.00. Youths’ Saits, $3.50 to $7.50. Men’s Suits, $5.00 to $15.00. Men’s Shoes, $1.00 to $5.00. Ladies’ Shoes, $1.00 to $3.50. A Nice Umbrella for $1.25. Men’s Half Hose, 5c. to 25c. Ladies’ Hose, 5c. to 25c. Calicos, 4ic. to 7ic. Ginghams, 51c. to 10c. GROCERIES. Bagging, 5Jc. Ties, 90c. and $1.10. Flour, $4.00 to $5.50. D. S. Bacon, 12}c. Shoulders, 12c Hams, 15c. Leaf Lard, 12 Jc. Coffee, 18c. to 25c. Bice, 4 Jc. to 7c. Cheese, 12Jc. to 131e BLACKWELL BROS- A HAPPY HOME Is made doubly so by good music. So make the best of life and procure a good Piano or Organ. e im: e :m: :b e ir. You have onyl to invest once in a life time, provided you buy a good instrument. Don’t worry about hard times, as that has been the wail ever since Adam fell. wiiii if iii »i!§ii® We can save you from $40 to $60 on PIANOS, and from $15 to $20 on ORGANS, for we have no middle man to pay. TERMS: From ONE to TWO YEARS’. time granted to those not prepared to pay Cash, and only Eight per cent, added to cash price. Address, COLUMBIA, S. C. The Cleveland House, NEW MANAGEMENT AND NEWLY FURNISHED. TV. A . YSvaiis, NTaiiajsei*.