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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17
Hon. JAS. e. Tindal on the
Agricultural Society and
its Purposes.

Mr. EDITOR Last October the
Agricultural Society instructed its
President to get some one to deliver
an address before itin January. Two
gentlemen had recently attracted wide
attention, by a vigorous expression
of their views. The President invit-
ed both Of them. Col Dargan could
not come, but wrote a very kind letter,
expressing earnest sympathy with us,
and his earnest conviction that or
ganization was essential to the future
prosperity of the Agricultural popu-
lation. Mr.. Tillman did come and
delire-- vigorous speech which has
had wide circulation. These gentle
men, each in his own line of thought,
have earnestly pressed their opinions
upon the people of the State, and their
views will enter into our future politi-
cal discussions
Free and fair discussion is the Efe
and safeguard of good government.
1t helps the people to take reckonings
of their situation and see whittier they
are drifting.
The Agricultural Society is not a
political organization. Its Constitu-
ton excludes even the discussion of
political questions except such as ef-
feet especially our farming interests.
As many do not seem to understand
this, we will illustrate The Editors
of the State have an association,
which, File ours, is non-political. But
if it were seriously proposed to cur
tail the liberty of the press, that would
be a subject affecting the whole peo-
pie, but more especially the editors,
and they would discuss it in their So
ciety, and adopt every rational meas
ure to prevent it. And so, If it were
proposed to take from physicians the
right to charge mileage, the medical
association of the State would cry
aloud against the measure vigorously.
So the farmers have the undoubted
right to discuss measures of public
policy which they believe affect their
rights. When it comes to say who
shall fill the public Offices, these socie-
ties, in their organized capacity, have
nothing to do. That belongs to po-
litical organizations containing all
classes. But that is not the whole Of
Politics. It is important to fill the
Offices with honest and capable men,
but it is of much greater consequence,
that public measures, to be enacted in
to laws shall be fair and just to all the
people. Nothing so certainly secures
impartial laws and high statesman
ship in the conduct of Public affairs,
than full and fair discussion which
awakes the attention of the whole peo-
pie. It is when the people are asleep
that bad laws get upon the Statute
books tits when apathy, like political
death, comes over the people, that
designing men, Or corporations, OF
rings, keeping their schemes from
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

The United States Senate, by vote
of SO to II, has passed the Blair bill
appropriating s77,o00,000, in aid of
the common schools in the several
States. Every lover of constitutional
liberty will learn this with profound
regret. No more dangerous scheme
has been foisted upon Congress since
the war. It is direct blow at the
autonomy of the States, and if it
goes into operation, will be long
stride towards centralization. 1t will
result in subjecting the public school
system of each State to the absolute
control of Congress. No State can,
without loss of self-respect, thus alb
dicate its own sovereignty. The law
is espoused by the Republicans be-
cause they see in it a wedge with which
to split and rend asunder the Solid
South. It will be converted into a gi-
gantic political machine for the con-
trolling of State elections and will be a
prolific source of corruption. 1t is diff
icult to see how Southern Senators
can lend themselves to the creation of
so monstrous scheme. State pride
alone should be sufficient to induce
them to reject this prohered aid from
the Federal government To accept it
is to admit that the States are not
equal TO- the task of performing their
plain duty.-Geogetoer,a Enqslrer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17
HORRIBLE!
The hanging Of two men in an insensible
condition.

New ORLEANS, LA, March 12.--At
7.3O this morning when the keepers of
the jail made efforts to arouse Ford
and Murphy they could not wake
them up. After examination the ply
sicians concluded that the men had
taken belladouna At $50 Murphy
had rallied a little, but Ford was still
unconscious
A States Baton Rouge specially
says: The Governor this morning re-
ceived telegram from Sheriff Butler,
of Orleans Parish, saying: "Ford and
Murphy attempted suicide this morn
ing by swallowing poison. They are in
a stupor and in a comatose condition.
Doctors believe the attempt failure,
but cannot say how long it may take
to restore them to consciousness
Should they not revive before the
hour fixed, shall I execute the warrant
Notwithstanding" The Governor re-.
Piled: eyes, go on with the execution.
Garry out the warrant" Ford and
Murphy were hanged at 1851 o'clock.
Preparations for the execution
began at 1908 o'clock, when the yard
and corridors were cleared of prison
ers. Both men were lying in their
cells Murphy was in the same semi
conscious state and, although his eyes
wandered in all directions, he could
not understand what was going on.
Only once he gave evidence of con-
sciousness, and then he held out his
hand to Pat and endeavored to shake
hands with him, but it was only for
an instant. His face once more re-
laxed into Inconsistencies, and this
notwithstanding that emetics caused
him to eject the poison. Il was of a
greenish hue, and after careful ex-
animation was pronounced to be pow
dered benadonna At 1886 the arms
and legs of the two men were pinion-
ed Ghile they were in a recumbent
position. Six witnesses were sworn
in by sheriff Butler, and the death
warrant was read to ears without hear
ing and shown to eyes without sight.
The men were carried to the scafold
at 12.45.
It was indeed miserable spectacle.
At the gallows they were placed in a
sitting position with their backs to a
wall to give them support. Nearly all
present involuntarily turned away
from the sickening sight, some even
having to nerve themselves against
fainting fit and to hold fast to the bal
cony rail for support. Fortunately
there was not long to wait. It needed
only few minutes, or seconds rather,
for the executioner, in domino and
mask, to adjust the ropes and black
caps. He then as quickly re-entered
his cage. Almost Instantly the sharp
aswish" OF the axe was heard as it cut
the rope and simultaneously the trap
fell. The bodies shot downwards
eight feet, rebounded with jerk, and
then fell back, stretching the cords. to
the utmost tension Death was in
Simultaneous. The bodies were allow:
ed to hang twenty-five minutes and
were then cut. At lis P. NJ. the
same jury which witnessed the hang
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17
Don't Fool With HFutures. "

Its to be hoped that there is not
a farmer in South Carolina who will
take the advice given by can inteli-
gent, "well-to-do far1nes" in the Neaos
and Courier yesterday. The sugges-
ton that any farmer can invest "the
shonest surplus he made last year in
culture contracts in New York at 9
cents" is an excellent one-not to
adopt
More attention should be given to
the raising of provision crops, and un-
doubtedly there is pressing need for
greater diversity of agricultural op-
erations, but no farmer can afford to
dabble in cultures. - 1t is a risky
and dangerous business, even for
those who are in the swim, and it
would be certain financial ruin to any
one not accustomed to the sudden
surprising variations of the market
and the tricks of those who control
the price OF cotton. The farmers
should shun futures as they would
shun the pestilence.
Millions of dollars are made in this
artificial way every year, but just
as many millions are lost; and the
farmer who speculates in futures" IS
as sure to lose as is the man who
should attempt to beat the game with
all the cards stocked against him.
Better raise cotton at seven cents q
pound all your life, and give a lien fol
advances on your crops at the rate OF
80 per cent profit to the lien shark,
than trust your fortunes to the tender
consideration Of the gamblers who
speculate on the ups and downs of a
mythical market.-Neus and Courier.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

three courts, $500 per year, for Dar-
ington county. The quota of this
county to the stenographer's salary is
1925. The first estimate saves the
county 1926 per year. A mean be-
tween the two would be more cor.
rect. This is the mere dollar and cent
NeapS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

ing viewed the bodies, and gave YER
dict Of death by hanging. The necks
Of both men were dislocated. The
bodies were taken charge of by the
Ford family.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

P.S. If any one should happen to
want a Piano, Organ, Violin, Banjo
accordeon, band instrument, Or sheet
music, Music book, picture, frame:
Statuary, art goods, or artists materi.
ais, we keep such things, and will tell
you all about them If you will write
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN Or
L der to me directed in above stated cause
by Hon. B. c. Presley, Presiding Judge
bearing date February 10th, 1886, 1 will
sell in front of TIE Court House in Manning,
within legal hours on salesday next, (beinG
the 9TH dag of April 1886, eto the highest
bidder for cash. All that tract or parcel of
land in the County and State aforesaid, con-
-taining two hundred and forty-seven acres,
more or less, bounded as follows: On the
North by lands of Mrs. Charlotte F. Strange,
now the property of the estate of Charlotte E
Strange, on the East by lands OF James y Bur
CESS, now the property Of Moses Levi, on the
South by lands OF James c. Strange and Mrs.
Rich, now the property Of estate Of James c..
Strange and estate Of Mrs. Rich, and on the
West by lands of Reuben Ridgeway, now
the property of Moses Levi.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
H. H. LESESNE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
Mich. 5, 1886.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

ASSfiiuSg
Chapman L. Barrow,
Defendant.
Judgment of Foreclosure and sale.
TTNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN Or
Y der to me directed by His Honor, Judge
B. c. Presley in above stated case bearing
date Feb 1lth, 1886, Will sell in front of
the Court House in Manning within legal
hours on Monday the 5th day OF April next
ithat being sales day. to the highest bidder
for cash, ''!Nl that. OF land situate in
Midway Township, State and County afore-
said, measuring and containing two hun
dred acres, butting and bounding North on
lands of j. T. Kirby, East on lands Of Lewis
McFaddin, South on lands of J. J. Fleming
and West on lands of Stephen Evans.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
H. II. 1,ESESNE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
March 5, 1856.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

judgment.
FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN OR.
I der to me directed by Judge j. c. Press
ley, in above stated cause, bearing date Feb.
ruary 10th, 1856, will sell in front Of the
Court House in Manning, within legal hours
on salesday ne It. being the 9TH day of April,
to the highest bidder for cash, "All that tract
or parcel of land lying being and situate in
the County and State aforesaid, containing
two hundred and eighty acres, more or less,
known as the John Thomas tract, and
bounded as follows, to wit: On the North
by Telegraph Road, on the South by Mar
ion Brock, on the East by lands whereon II.
S. Briges resides, on the West by lands OF
African Methodist Church.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
H. II. LESESNE,
Sheriff. Clarendon County.
March 5, 1856.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17
4 Birthday Party bore to Him

A Birthday Party bore to Him
Kill anything9 asked citizen of the
suburbs who met a boy carrying a
gun.
Nav!
See anything to kill.
Nav!
Expect to see anything?
Nav!
Then what on earth are you
tramping around in the slush and
mud for?
Cause its my birthday.
Well what of that?
I've either got to do this or hold a
birthday party. Guess you don't know
what it is to be boy.-Det1'ot Free
Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17
The Largest, Finest ano
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IL America,
BUSINESS

And now, with this Grad New Mus
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elsewhere, North or South.
This is what we are living for, and
we shall drive our business from now
on with tenfoid energy.
With hearty and sincere thanks to
all patrons for their good will and
liberal support, we wish them all a
Happy New Year.
Ludden & Bates Southern Music House
Savannah, Ga.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17
State Of South Carolina,
CLARENDON COUNTY.


Moses Levi,
Plaintiff,
Against
Mary J. Scarborough and Judgment.
Sarah A. Gibbs,
Dafo, 5,D+.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-03-17

Against
Adrianna c. Butler and Edwin Bates, T.
r. McGahan and Charles X. Bates, late co.
partners as Edwin, Bates & Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-25
RAILROAD MEETING.
A Gathering OF Prominent and woalthy
Texans Mt Abilene.
Special TO the Gazette

a Gathering OF Prominent and Wealthy
Texans Mt Abilene,
Special 70 the Gazette.
ABILENE, Tx, March 2l,--The repre-.
sentative gentlemen from several towns
on the line Of tho proposed railroad from
Abilene TO Wichita Falls were present al
the railroad meeting held at the opera
house yesterday evening, and everything
pertaining TO the object Of the meeting
passed in most satisfactory manner,
Following is a list II delegates and the
towns they represents Abilene---G. w.
Jalonick, 6. a. Kirkland, CIV. Merchant,
J II. Pammore, j |. Berry, O. w Stef.
fens, G. II. Philips, NJ. IT, Thompson, A.
G, Garcia, w Burton. II. Heyck, @,
Evans, NJ. a. Spoonts, G w. Johnston,
II. S. Hughes, S II Leavele.
Albany George i. Reynolds and j. y,
Conrad
IIaskeil--R, c. Lomax, A. C. Foster, s,
IL. johnson and j S, Harris.
Buffalo Gap---Joseph Strickland, G A.
Woodbridge, w. A. Wiley, j. Aston, 7 ID.
Henry.
Wichita Falls-Mai, Thompson and
Jalonick.
San Angelo--C. Il. Davidson, G. Cart
lege and Il. Cartlege.
Runnels-H A. Thompson, c. II, VII.
bingham, ID. NJ. Baker, q ID, Nichols, T.
A. Rape, j S. Swift, j. b. Cotton
Later in the evening several new dele
gates were enrolled who are AS follows;
Wichita Falls-lIon. S. d, Mcbride and
Maj. j. A. Forman.
Archer Ci,y-Col. l.. w Hart
Anson---Maj. Roam Green, J c. Thomp.
son, A. II. Kirby, II A, McEachin, Il. IL,
Foard,
The purpose Of the meeting Is to secure
charter for railroad from Abilene 10
Kansas City, via Wichita Falls, the road
TO be known, as adopted by the delegates,
SIS the Abilene, Wichita Falls & Kansas
City railway. AT an carly date two lines
will be surveyed from Abilene 70 Wichita
Falls, and the most practical route
chosen for the proposed line. Maj Roam
Green made rousng talk in behalf Of
Arson, and in fact great deal OF inter.
est was manifested In the meeting by all
present. with good results 70 far
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-25
AFFAIRS OF STATE.
Latest Device for Manipulating the
Silver Dollar Signal Service
Hazen's Defense.
The United states 10 Honor the Young
Brazilian Prince Matters Of
Interest TO Texas.
Casey Young nefore the Telephone Com
mi'tec-secretary Manning shows
symptoms OF Apopiexy.

special 70 the Gaaot,o
WASHINGTON, March n -Onlclals OF
the secret service afe always on tho look.
out, not only for countcrleiters, but 10
check any other attempts To tamper with
the money ol the land, although there
may be no Intent 20 dciraud, Every now
and then they run across some advertls.
Ing device, Imitation of money, and nut a
stop TO It's further circulation II Il can be
shown TO be Illegal. The latest
they have picked up Is the silver.
dollar l0cket, most Ingenious
device, rather intended as curiosity
than an advertisement. II cannot be told
from good dollar except by the sound.
There is nothing counterfeit about IL. In
fact II takes two silver dollars 10 make
one Of these lockots, and this fact,
together with the care and labor ncces.
sary 10 consuuc: the device, shows con.
cluslvely that there l. no intent TO eoun.
terieit, One Side OF silver dollar Is
carefully followed out aud the side OF
another dollar Is fitted on with con.
cealed slide and hinge, SO dellca,ely aud
accurately inserted an expert cannot tell
that the standard dollar has been tam.
pered with. Only by touching concealed
spring can the locket be opened. Jewel.
ers now offer these curiositles for sale al
seven or eight dollars apiece
The following matters Of interest TO
Texans were presented to-day: by MIR.
Culberson, memorial and petition Of
George r. Todd l.. II. Rowell, James
Armstead, and many others, asking for
the construction OF a public building q,
Jefferson, Tex.
| By Mr. Sayers, memorial of the clti.
zens OF Burnett county, Tex, asking for
the Improvement of Galveston, Tex.
| The government having been officially
advised OF the approaching visit 20 this
country OF the young brazilian prince,
Adit..Gen. Drum has issued instructions
TO the commanding otlcors at Jefferson
barracks, New Orleans, TO show MIN All
the couftesies and attention and give him
the customary salutes 20 which he IL en-.
titled by virtue OF his rank.
George II, Kolteyor, prominent
chemist Of San Antonio, is here for few
days.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-25
WACO.

Getting Iteady for The Boys Ia 0roy-In.
specting streeta--Campnign Notes.
special 70 the Gazette.
WACO, Tx, March 2l--Tbe mayor
and street committee OF the city council
made formal test this afternoon Of the
recently constructed putterlug on i've
blocks OF Austin ayenue The work II
well done and cost the city about $1,000
Ward meetings, growing out Of Tho
local campaign, are Il nightly occurrence,
aud there IS any amounted wraDgling and
contention over aldermanic and other
candidates Another campaign sheet,
making two IN all, Is announced 70 ap.
pear 10 day or two.
The courts continue 10 mulct saloonists
for violations Of the Sunday law. Some
one is fined every day.
The supply Of beer 10 the city IL runs
ming so short that beer famine Is feared.
The arrival Of carload OF the beverage
creates quite a sensation.
a mass-meeting will be held Saturday
afternoon 70 put on foot preliminary ar
rangementa for the grand ex-Confedcrate
reunion 10 be held here In August.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-25

was Informed that ne claimant was 4
Suggesting that further inycs,soass on
was stlll In condition, Mr.. Plumb asked
what thero was In this case lrrtenlaff
Gen. Black said the case Ina
been examined on two occasions
anu been recommended for adnls.
sion, and there seemed nothlnn
Ia the case adverse to its admlssion. M
was suspended on the suggestion by AZ.
fetuoone, who had never seen the claim
him. -
Nh, Plumb asked whether the witness
would not have suspended the casc under
like circumstances.
Gen. Black said he might al 10 ii
would depend on what ne knew 81 the
case.
Mr., Plumb asked Il the ccmDrssloner
had rclnslatcd the claimant, and Tie Nil.
less said DC had not His reason
was that IN such casus he
WISHED 20 proceed with more
caution than 10 ordinary cascs. Gen
Black WAS asked to submit the lntorse.
mcnt upon the envelope, noting the sus-
pcnsio NOT the ease. This Endorsement
ne said IN reply TO an Inquiry, was made
before he tDlack) became commlssloncr
Mr. Plumb then called attention 10
another Endorsement upon the envelope
which ne asked tho witness to read, ana
Commissioner Black read as follows.
"Pens'on office, january 10, 1886: Claim
ant through Hon. A, II Petilbono In.
formed that his namc was dropped AS
additional evidence does not change tho
status.n
Commissioners Black appeared never 10
have seen or heard OF this Endorsement
before. IN reply 70 senator Plumb he
SAID THAT would Indicate that the
tning had heen tampcrd with IN nv
office A lnsn who has only one or two
clerks OF his own persuasion In A great
decision like that has TO take Some
chanoesM
The committee adjourned 70 NICE, one
week from to-day,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-25

OF such professions that the Domocr.,,.
party had been intrnsted with nss5cra,
on'roi. iet IN sixty days hfter
cnsereu upon the duties Of his
o.nce tne postmaster-general had issued
WY "a 'ne most remarkable letters that
eyer emauated from any administration
~ hao been marked confidential; - had
oeen directed TO the Democrats Of Ohio
ana virginia, expressing hope that thew
would De able to turn ont two postmas.
.ers IN each county. While the echo Of
sne statement OF the presidents message
was ringing In the public ears this post
inhster-general was writing his icon.
huentiaP letter. The first six
presidents IN forty years made
seVenty-three removals. The presont
postoiiice department had made
more removals than that In fortv minutes
Inc present administration had decanl-
lated more officials than that before hreak.
last as an appetizer The GROWING in.
fanny OF this whole business lay In the dis
honorable methods employed 10 secure
we removal OF honest employees. If the
democratic party would say to Repub.
mean, II want this Office because YOU are
hepuolican, and want 1t for a Demo
crat," that would be honorable ana
many but the party sald, "We must
seem to keep our promises II we blacken
tpe good pane OF every Republican in
the land" And so that party permitted.
nay Invited, charges TO be made against
lalthiul, upright public servants on which
they could be removed. And when these
gentlemen or their friends asked TO be
advised Of the nature Of the charges, this
reform administration replies: '.This is a
sealed volume and you cannot be per.
mitt, d to open it.n This, he repeated.
was the GROWING infamy OF the whole
business, and IL ought and
would, consign every party that
approved of IL to deserved re-
tirement This Democratic reform
administration would have to answer for
its Justification of citizens at the bar OF
public opinion, where il would receive
merited condemnation Applause ON the
Republican side The committee then
arose and the house adjourned.