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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
/ Brave Girl.

About five o'clock on the afternoon Of
the 18th of last month, says the Wash
ington Critic, every one who passed the
corner of Seventh street and New York
avenue noticed man lying at the foot
of lamp post on the corner of Mount
Vernon square The unfortunate slave
of the cup was war department clerk.
He had received his half months pay
and invested too much OF it in rum.
More than usual notice was taken Of him
by the passing throng on account Of his
handsome, manly appearance and ele-
giant dress. None stopped, however, to
lend him helping hand, and he seemed
doomed to the inevitable poGceman's
rough grasp and the shame Of a station
house cell. Help came at last and he
was spared the additional disgrace
through the commiseration and courage
of a pretty young lady, who had a re-
markable but none the less creditable
conception of her duty. She was also
az employee OF the government and en-
ployed in the government printing Office,
and never saw the PROSTATE form before.
As she approached the helpless man she
was greeted with reproof from her
female companion. In response to her
questions he said he could not walk
without assistance, and that he lived at
No. - New York avenue Braying the
public gaze, and worse than this, the
speculations and remarks of the crowd,
she assisted him to his feet, and, taking
his arm in hers, helped him to his home,
while her companion deserted her in dis
gust. At the door he learned her name,
and the following evening he and his
wife called on her to express their graft
tudc and his strong determination never
to make.it necessary for any one to lift
him from the gutter in the future.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
SCHOOLS OF COOKERY.
DiEcrir: Theories OF French md English
Co0k-.trt aud Nature.

Cooks are philosophers A certain fat
butcher in Jefferson Market knows a deal
about French and English cooks, and he
says they will each take piece of beef
and go to work upon it with the widest
possible aims in view ':Batiste Dutoit,
chief at a leading hotel, for instance, -
says he, ':would take that roast of beef,
OF in fact any solid meat, and subject it
to long though gradual, action Of heat,
so that all the fibrous parts would be
thoroughly cooked. That would leave
but little work for the digestive organs
to perform An English cook, on the
other hf nd, would build a roaring fire,
and would roast the beef only on the
outside, leaving the inside rare. He
allows only little time for broiling or
roasting, because his theory is that any
other process destroys the genuine flavor
of the meat The point of flavor is the
one on which the two cooks split, and
therefore their PHILOSOPHERS run wide
apart.
'''No flavor can be invented, says the
Englishman, which can approach that
Of meat The flavor of meat must not
be meddled with Whether the dish is
to be Of beef or lamb or mutton, that
process is best which can keep the favor
of each meat distinguishable above any
sauce or condiment that may accompany
it.
'.Nothing, in the Englishman's notion,
can equal the flavor Of the juice oozing
from a nicely roasted joint or rib when
sliced. The Frenchman-my friend
Dutoit-can make an endless variety of
favors from the same meat, in neither Of
which will that Of the original meat be
recognized. That idea, enlarged upon,
makes the difference between the two
methods Of cooking. For my part, [
think the Englishman is nearest right.
He likes nothing artificial. The only
thing in favor of the French cook is his
economy. He wastes nothing. His
and skill transforms what the
would throw away into tasty
dishes. A combination of both forms Of
cooking would make the best system"
Here the fat butcher cut off a piece of
smoked ham and ate it raw, which natur
ally interferred with any further discus
sion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
Big Majority for the President.

Up to the 18th inst, the President had
in all sent about 2,100 nominations for
civil Offices to the Senate. OF these
l,700 have been confirmed and only
thirteen rejected. The remaining 400
will be disposed of in a comparatively
short time, and it is not expected that
the proportion of reflections will be in
creased. The Pennsylvania nominations,
it had been anticipated, would meet with
much objection; but of the entire $50
sent in all have been confirmed but two
OF three, and these are still pending and
will go through. Nearly all Of these
nominations were made at the instance
of Mr.. Randall, and Senator Don Came
ron has taken as much interest in having
them confirmed as if they were his own
personal and political friends.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
Sensational War RunlOrS.

There is some excitement throughout
Prussia over the alleged immense militia
ry preparations Of France, and the init
nation that these are made with a view
to a war Of revenge against Germany.
The present scare was begun by the pub
lication in France of the sensational
book, ':Avant la Battaille," which aimed
to SHOW that France was amply prepared
for another and successful war against
Germany. Within the last few days,
however, the official papers, including
Prince Bismarck S organ, the North Ger
man Gazette, have taken up the cry and
are daily printing an assortment of small
venomous extracts from ':Ayant Ia Bat
taille" The fact is that this war scare
is simply a little farce played annually
by Prince Bismarck, but forgotten when
the next year comes round. It's object
is always to assist the military budget
through the Diet. This year the gov
eminent is not only asking for an un-
usual amout for military purposes, but
the Pension bill will also be a large ad
ditional burden upon the War Office.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
Terrible Loss of Life Among Sheep and Cattle.

Terrible Loss of Lif,. Among Sheep and Cattle.
Major D. NJ. Bash, paymaster in the
United States Army, returned to depart
ment headquarters last Wednesday from
an extended trip throughout Southwest
Texas, as far west as Fort Davis, in
Preside county He passed through
the centre of the great sheep grazing
section OF Texas, and reports that terri
BILE drought prevails in Preside, Pecos
and Crockett counties. These counties
embrace an area somewhat exceeding the
acreage Of the State Of Maine. Until a
fortnight ago the larger part Of this
country had not been visited by a heavy
rain for eighteen months, and the recent
rain proves to have done very little good,
as the earth was so parched that the
water, instead Of filing the small streams
and reservoirs, was soaked up by the
burning prairies, Major Bash says that
for many miles, as far as the eye can
reach, the country is bare of vegetation,
not even weeds growing. Hundreds OF
small streams are entirely dried up, and
water, even for living purposes, is spar
ingly dealt out at the ranches. He re-
lates several instances that came under
his observation, showing the terrible
effect of the drought on sheep and cattle.
On the Meverhslf ranch, out Of 5000
cattle, 5000 have died within the past
month, and the prairie is literally strewn
with gaunt carcasses, surrounded by
myriads Of huge buzzards. On another
ranch 5000 sheep have died, while one
of the largest flock masters was COM
PEELED to kill 5000 lambs, and a neigh
boring herder killed l,200 lambs because
their mothers were too weak from star
vation to afford them nourishment. Bash
describes the situation in this far West
country as terrible beyond description.
The shepherds told him that unless rains
fell shortly every human being and do
mestic animal would be compelled to
vacate that district and move to the
north of Texas.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
Geronimo Thirsty tor Gore.

TOMBSTONE, AR1z, May 1S.-A courier
Just arrived at General Miles headquar-
ters brings information that six of Cap
tain Hartfeld's men were killed in the
ambuscade by the Indians. It is feared
that raid Of the country is contemplated
by Geronimo's band, and couriers are
being sent out to warn the settlers.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-A dispatch
from General Miles, dated Nogales, Ariz.,
May l6, says:
Captain Hartfeld's Fourth Cavalry
struck Geronimo's camp yesterday morn
ing, and at first was quite successful,
capturing camp and horses and driving
Indians some distance in Conona Noun
tains, Mexico. About noon, in moving
five miles from camp through a deep
canon, he was attacked, fought two
hours, lost two soldiers killed, three
wounded, and many Of his horses and
mules. He reports the Indians seventy
strong, and several were killed. Other
troops are in close proximity to the hos
tiles. 1t is impossible to give the exact
number of hostiles with Geronimo. Our
troops and the Mexicans have fought
them five tines within the last twelve
days, although at some disadvantage,
not without loss to the Indians. 1t re-
quires nine-tenths of the command to
hold in check the large bodies of Indians
on reservations and to protect exposed
settlements.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
The Epidcrnic Of Strikes.

Beats all the way desc working peo-
pie is strikin'," said the porter; ''pears
as if they was never satisfied They
wants all dey can see, an den so kickin'
fo' mo-"
'sThat's all right" said ruddy-faced
passenger, who another man said was a
labor agitator; chats all right, porter.
Every servant is worthy of his hire, or
should be. A vorkingnlan is entitled to
something in this world besides bit to
eat and place to sleep. II he doesn't
stand up for his rights nobody will, and
the only thing he can do when he wants
an Improvement in his condition is to
strike. Strikes are all right, I tell you. y
"Guess that's so, boss; guess that's so.
Brush You off, sab? Is this your hat?
All right, sab; sev"nty-fve cents, please. .
.Seventy-fre cents?"
Eyes, sab; we's on strike TO higher
wages. Seventyfve cents, or the
sleepin' cab po'tahs will blacklist an
boycott yo'; an then yo' might 'as well
travel in stock car. Sevcnty-fvc cents
isIight, sah-thanks. Chicago Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
TIE ANARCHISTS IN CHICAGO.
Charging tke Grand Jury a. to Their Duty III
Regard to the Recent Riots.

Regard 10 me Recent HiOlS.
When the Chicago grand jury, whose
duty it will be to consider the Anarchist
cases, was called together, the court
room was crowded with people. Com
ment was freely made on the appearance
of the jurors who responded to the call
of their names The impression was that
they were an intelligent body of men.
Judge Rodgers made his charge s1bstan-
tally as follows:
eve hear good deal lately of what
constitutes freedom of speech. There is
no constitutional right for men to assem-
bic and engage in wild hal1slngucs and
incendiary speech. These men must be
held responsible for what they incite
others to do. That is the spirit Of the
law 1t is only your province to deal
with crimes-with acts that have been
committed Nevertheless, the history of
the last few days will make it necessary
for me to advert to other matters than
the actual commission of crime, us well
as the commission of offences against the
law. The bill of rights OF the State Of
Illinois Incorporates the general princi-
pies of the Constitution OF the United
States. Men may assemble and discuss
these matters, that is the constitutional
right offreedom of speech, but they are
held responsible for what they say. If
men are melted to riot, arson and other
unlawful acts the men responsible for
this may be held answerable for the re-
suits. Mere spectators, mere loollcrs-on
are not the only ones, but the men who
advised commission of crimes are guilty
parties as WELL The principles of law
inculcate the doctrine that they who
teach riot, who incite unlawful gather
ings to incendiary acts are responsible
for the effects of these rantings. The
red flag is a public menace. It is an en-
emblem that no quarter will be given.
The police have right to suppress tl,ose
people, to prevent the commission of
crime They have the right to quel all
such disturbances, and the police and
chief magistrate of the city did their
duty when the time came and acted like
men, the noblest work Of God"
Before quoting the law on the subject
Judge Rodgers adverted to the-recent
labor troubles. He said:
s'They have attracted the notice Of the
country at large, but 7 don't want to lay
the trouble to any one nationality. It is
not nationalities, but individualities who
are to blame It is not the Irish or Ger
mans or Bohemians. AS nationalities all
these love peace. Men have the right to
strike. They have the right to quit
work if they please. But when they go
one step further and say that others have
not the right to work, they violate the
law and can be punished. 1t is not only
the principals that may be held respon-
sible, but the accessories as well. He OF
they who stand idle after having advised
violence being committed, may be held
equally to blame with the principals"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
than mile wide and navigable for large
vessels, and on the opposite shore is


vessels, and on the opposite shore is
RUScoHIBE LANDING,
and the headquarters of the great Sea-
brook plantation The fine mansion was
burned during the war, and near its ruins
stands small frame house, now occupied
by the family.
Sharks are beginning to come up the
rivers, and a month from now alligators
will appear along the creeks. There is
also troublesome plenty of foxes and
wildcats on this island, for Johns has
three or four times as much timber as
James; and much of the woodland is {;
dense jungle. In these woods one may
walk or rest with impunity now; two
months later the white man is always IN
danger there, and a night in them is, to
stranger, almost equal to sentence of
death, so deadly is the malaria. Ny
host of the past night tells me he has
known man to die from the effects OF
one nights exposure; and even the resi-
dents on the highest and dryest lands
near the swamps do not escape. Many
Of the Oldest white natives habitually
take grain of quinine before each meal
from May to November. The disease
caused by these jungles is called Glow
country fever" or ''twenty-one days
fever" as many instances are known of
continuing twenty-one days without a
break; at the end of that time comes
collapse, syncope and death. AS one
goes toward the mainland the disease
changes its name, but all along the road
from Charleston to Savannah the white
man is never safe except in pine forest
on one of those sandy ridges, which
occasionally put out to the shore. Even
then he must have quite stretch of
pine to the windward, between him and
the next swamp.
Johns Island is in shape much like
a horseshoe, and Wadmalaw Island is
the ssfrog" coming in from the west; be-
tween them is Church creek, so narrow
that it is bridged near the points of the
horseshoe. Despite its large area,
Johns is nowhere more than seven miles
wide from tide to tide; but it contains
10 white people and something over
5000 colored.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
AMERICAN .INE-GROWERS.
The First National titiculturn Convention in
the Knitted states.

1
The National viticultural Convention
the first the vine Of the United
States have ever held, met last week il
the annex of the agricultural department
building, Washington. Only about tel
States were represented at the opening.
Alex W. Parson. of New York, presided
temporarily. The election of permanent
officers Of the National Vitic1lltural As.
sociation of the United States was held.
Charles A. Wetmore, of California, was
elected president, and 3. f. Clayton, OF
Florida, secretary. J. j. Lucas, OF
Aiken, S. c., was elected member OF
the National Viticultrlral Council.
One of the prime objects of the Con-
vcntion is the suppression of the COM
pounding Of so-called wines from chemi-
Gals, which operates, it is claimed, to
disgrace American products and to in
iurc the interests of American vine
growers, who are leading the world in
the production of the purcst and best
wines.
The Convention was addressed by the
Hon. Norman J. Coleman, commissioner
of agriculture, who, in very full and
fitting paper, detailed the direful effects
of compounded bogus wines, both upon
the health of consumers and upon honest
American industry. He pointed specific
ally to the dishonest methods practiced
in this and foreign countries, and in a
carefully prepared statement of facts and
figures showed America to be III the lead
and France to be falling behind in furn-
ishing the worlds supply of wines, both
in quality and quantity.
The questions discussed by the Con-
vention are practical and throw much
light upon the grape industry in al its
branches. Great developments arc be-
ing made in the utilization of grapes as
food, as medicine and as an article of
commerce. Everything shows that the
grapc-growing industry, while yet in its
infancy, is fast becoming one of enorm-
Gus interest and results to the United
States. There are reasons that show
that there is abundant opportunity for
South Carolina to step forward in the
advance in viticultrlre.
The show of pure American wines and
brandies by the Convention is fine, there
being over two hundred excellent sam
pies on exhibition. South Carolina is
not as yet represented in the Conven-
ton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
The story Which Maxwell Tells.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch prints a
statement by H. N. Brooks alias Max
well, on trial for the murder Of Arthur
Preller, which will constitute the defence
of Brooks and which will be urged to
the utmost by his attorneys in the trial.
The substance Of the statement is that
Preller needed medical treatment, which
Maxwell proposed to give him and
which involved the necessity of giving
him chloroform. Preler consented and
took the chloroform willingly, but died
from its effects. Brooks, OF Maxwell,
became frightened at the situation he
was in, disposed of Preler's body in the
manner so well known and next day left
for the West. y good many of his
actions he explains is the result of his
being constantly drunk after the death Of
his friend until some time after he left
St. Louis.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26

cal Conference in London, and the Cen
tennial Conference in Baltimore, but
was providentially hindered from attend
ing either.
The report of the special committee on
the hymn book was recommitted, and
the two papers on the same subject were
ordered to be printed. DR.. ]. B. Nc
Ferren, of Tennessee was elected beck
agent, receiving 107 out Of 209 votes
cast. I. G. Johns, of Texas, was elected
Secretary of the Board Of Missions, in
place Of R. A. Young, of Tennessee, the
former Secretary. D. R. Martin, Of
Louisville, was reelected Secretary OF
the Soard of Church Extension.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
IRELAND THREATENED WITH WAR.
The 0ran=cncn trlir:: 10 Resist Home Ralc
Three Thousand Volunteers in London.

The 0ran=cmcn trlnins TO Resist Home Rule--
Three Thousand Volunteers in London.
The Orangemen of Lurgan, County
Armagh, Ireland, are enrolling them
selves in military associations organized
for the purpose of resisting home rule
government. 1t is stated that in the
event of an Ulster rebellion Loyalist.
expedition viii be ready to march on
Dublin, leaving strong garrisons in
Ulster, and an army Of observation on
the Shannon.
The Oangemen in England are also
Offering their aid Three thousand men
belonging to the London Volunteers,
and one hundred officers of the same
force, have offered to join any army put
in the field by Ulster in rebellion against
home rule The volunteers, it is stated,
offer to equip themselves and to fight in
listers cause without pay or reward SO
long as their services may be needed.
British Orangemen are called upon to
hold mass meeting in London, under
the auspices Of the Primrose Club, for
the purpose of inaugurating a league for
the protection Of the s'unity of the "em-
pire."
The meeting will be devoted to effect
ing preliminary organization, a e:opting
title and agreeing upon the objects to
which the mission of the organization is
to be devoted. Catholic as well as
Protestant Loyalists are invited to join.
One Of the purposes Of the league will
be, it is declared, to s'secure the enroll
ment of men accustomed to service. )"
The Standard contains an advertisement
for an Adjutant to the league.
Owing to this warike appearance Of
things, the Belfast, ireland, News says:
''The time has arrived for the National
lists to prepare to meet the enemy and
hsperse them. 1t is fiction that the
Nationalists are in the minority in
Ulster. Although well disposed toward
their Protestant brethren, the Catholics
of Ulster Will not submit to be massacred
by men armed with Snyder rifles.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-05-26
The Lntest Friy Olitv.

\ honeysucklc ball IS to be one Of the
fashionable frivolities Of the coming sea-
son. Last year it was roses; now the
passion for novelty drives us from the
garden to the hedgerows, and women
and walls alike will be decorated with
trailing branches of the sweetest of our
English flowers. \ primrose ball was
suggested a short time ago, in aid Of the
funds of the League; but as it could not
,ake place in Lent or during the Easter
recess, it has been abandoned, and some
time between Ascot and Goodwood the
honcvsucklc bali will come off. l hope
that on this occasion no pretty young
ladies Will be excluded, rs the three we'll
known beauties We're from the rose bail
last ycar.-London World.
The Philadelphia Times speaks
truthful!y when it says, IF Gladstone IS
riding for fall, manya man will envy
him the fall