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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
THE MONTHLY CROP REPORT

Of the Department. of Agriculture of the
State OF South Carolina.
The State Department of Agriculture
furnishes the following summary of 262
special county and township reports, show
ing condition of the principal crops on
August l, 1888:
THE WEATHER.
The reports of the State Weather Ser
vice show that during July, 1887, the rain
fall was 749 inches. and the reports from
20 stations for July. 1888, show it to have
been 1888. The mean temperature for
July, 1887. was 90; for July, 1888. 7S s.
The weekly bulletins of the service show
that there was about the average amount of
sunshine during the month.
COTTON.
There has been a general improvement
In cotton during the month OF July, but
the seasons were more favorable In the
upper and middle than In the lower coun-
ties. In many parts of the latter the
drought lasted from three to six weeks,
but except in few localities rain fell on
the last days of the month. The crop has
not recovered from the effects of the unfa-
vorable spring weather, and is from one to
two weeks later in maturing than in ordi-
nary years. The plant is small but gen
orally in fine condition and fruiting we'll.
There is some complaint of bad stands, and
the plant in some localities is reported to
to have been injured by lice. 1t has not
been injured by rust and shedding. This
is believed to be due to the latsness Of the
crop in reaching msturity. On Edlsto
Island long staple cotton IS reported as
fully up to an average condition. and on
James Island 10 per cent. above an average.
Of the 262 reports received. only 10 report
the condition of the crop above 100, "a re-
port it at l00 81 report it at between 80
and 100, the remainder reporting 1t at be-
low 90. The general condition for the
State is reported as follows: Upper Caro-
lima IS; Middle Carolina IS; Lower Caro-
lima Sewerage IS, against "a on the lst
July and SO on the 1st August, 1887.
CORN.
Both favorable and uufavorab)e reports
on the condition of corn have been re-
ceived from the same townships, due to the
uneven distribution of rainfall. In some
localities the crop is the best since 1882,
the early planting being nearly made. In
Others, where the drought prevailed, the
early corn Is comparatively failure, while
the later planting has been greatly bene-
fted by recent rains The condition Is re-
ported as follows: Upper Carolina, "a;
middle Carolina, ~ lower Carolina, 7S-
average 49, against SO at the same time In
| 1887 and 81 on the first of July.
RICE.
The condition of rice is repo' ted as fol,
lows: Upper Carolina, 81; middle Corolina,
IS; and in the lower counties, where 90
per cent of the crop Is produced, 80
average for the State SIS, against 81 at the
same time last year, and 90 on the first OF
July.
OTHER CROPS.
The condition of the other crops is re-
ported as follows: Sorgum 6S, sugar cane
81, peas 81, Irish potatoe: 50 and sweet
potatoes 81.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16

FolCt4h oAI IN a UasK-R0OH>'
ertion; but you know you have been dong
something dreadful to McArdle that you
haven't told US There are rumors Of it. 1t
catches like morning gossamer across ones
nose What was ita''
sYou don't want me to be the historian
Of my own exploitsa"
''Then you really did kick him or cuff him
in some brutal ways"
"Such unstinted happiness was not for
me-" said Grrley. ''I barely allowed myself
10 do what had good reason for doing He
made q sufficiently insulting remark, and
the palm of my hand gave him sufficiently
nsaE gsaly. Then be s2alsgizs9. THAT'S su
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
BOoUETS FOR BUTLER.

Senator Butler was heartily applsuded
as he finished his speech, and numbers
of bouquets were going to him from the
audience, in which there were a great
many ladies.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
THE TALL SYCAMORE.

At this point there was great call for
VOORHEES,, which came from all sides,
and he responded with an eloquent and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
SALE OF FANCY STOCK.

It was announced at the close of the
days meeting that public sale of stock
would take place at the stock pens. The
sale took place shortly afterward, but
did not include the transfer of many
costly animals. A jersey COW belong
ing to Col. T. j. Moore, sold for SITS;
number of bull calves, belodging to
the same gentleman, were sold to farm.
ers at various prices; none at fancy
prices. DIR. B. F. Klgore, of Woodruff,
sold Jersey bull to R. J. Donaldson,
of Georgetown, for $50.
The programme for Friday and Sat
urday was carried out in the presence
of large audiences, who left Spartan
burg delighted beyond expression.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16

in this discussion are three. First-Is
this Democratic government, and are
thepeople governing? Second-Are the
farmers treated Justly in regard to edu-
cation? And, third-Have we in our
government the proper kind of economy,
and is there nothing wrong in official
circles at Columbia?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16

In four months the bird-songs had deep
ened in color and o6or until an imaginative
person might find them vivid as scarlet and
bursting with fragrance. Sumner spread
up from the tropics Transforming the North
ern world The yearly miracle, which neT-
er ceases to be marvellous, was nearly COM
paeted; not spear Of grass was lacking to
ehe wide fleece Of verdure; the leaves We're
at their darkest; stalwart rag-weed grew
In the fence corners; the roses were long
sgo tired Of blooming at their freshest; the
corn stood as high as mans shoulder, and
only yellow stubble showed where the wheat
had been Mrs Barker's garden was rank
with onions, late beans and cabbages. The
porato vines had even begun to droop in
token that their fruit was ripening. Tom
Holmes farm swarmed with threshers,
and his house was swallowed by vines way
ing their aspiring teadrils over their time
knotted joints The apple trees had formed
green fists to shake at every passing boy.
improvements, independent Of summer,
were going forward about Gurley's home
stead. A fsh-pond was being erected and the
front drive ornamented. The sssh-9rames
Sor conservatory were starting out at one
side Of the house. Jesse Stone tramped
ACROSS the hay fields, noticing the second
sxoEsh, sod speculating IN unison with Mrs.
}sns-as1alIea q eeS rlace By coming p
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16

OF the Department of Agriculture of the
State OF South Carolina.
The State Department of Agriculture
furnishes the following summary of 262
special county and township reports, show
ing condition of the principal crops on
August l, 1888:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
THE CANVASS CONDEMNED.

I have been through the various coun-
ties in the State, and find that, without
single exception, they had elected their
delegates to the State Convention before
the canvassers reached them. In this
they have eitherbasely surrendered their
rights, or have been tricked out OF them.
Twelve men now hold the vote Of Barn.
well county in their possession, and the
people are powerless to change it, no
matter what state of affairs might be
precipitated between this and the meet
ing of the convention. Consequently,
this discussion is farce, save as a public
educator.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
OTHER CROPS.

The condition of the other crops is re-
ported as follows: Sorgum 6S, sugar cane
81, peas 81, Irish potatoes S8 and sweet
notatoee 81
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16
HAsTY LEGISLATION.

HdSTY LEGlSlAAIlONs
He thought that there should be a
constitutional amendment to keep down
the hasty consideration of bills IN the
Legislature. Now, the session is short,
and during the last days the members
work all night and half of them are ab,
sent, and thus the laws are often passed
in a crude condition, which is calculated
to work harm rather than good.
oApr. B. 3. T1LLMAN
was received with cheers. Capt. Till
man rose in a very deliberate manner
and carefully arranged q pile of books
and papers on the railing around the
stand before he commenced. After ad'
dressing himself to the chairman he
said:
Fellow citizens, I hardly know where
to begin, what to touch on or where to
leave off. I feel very much like the boy
who started to shine the No. l6 shoe OF
a returned Hoosier soldier, and who,
after surveying the area OF shoe-leathe1
before him, asked companion to "end
him some spit" as he had an army con-
tract.
T am sorry Governor Richardson has
left the stand, for it is now my unpleas-
ant duty to arraign before you the pres
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-16

ne WOu.Q uOG ulsCuSS St lSuStu, AOI lSaI
of creating stampede of the audience
His tariff talk comprised the main
facts which have Filed the newspapers
for months past, but they were presented
in the most striking manner to show
how agriculture was affected by the ex-
actions OF the tariff. He paid some at
tention to Harrison, the Republican
nominee for president. He said he had
served in the Senate with him, and had
made every effort to cultivate friendly
relations with him, but had found him
proscriptiye and narrow minded; and
should he be elected, the people might
look out for a crusade against white
supremacy in the South. Referring to
the apparent feeling of dissatisfaction
with some people in this State, Senator
Butler hit some very hard icks. He
spoke in defense of the present state ad-
ministration, particularly Governor Rich
ardson and Comptroller Werner, and
maintained that government Of the state
was administered with fairness, justice
ard purity. He defended Governor
Thompson against the Bighsm charges
in language that was eloquent, and
eulogistic OF Secretary Thompson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Several interesting measure, were intro
duesd I'm Congress last week; by Mr.. Bliss
Is. " a bin empowering the President to
expeni any Treasury surplus over ten mil
lions In bond purchases, after 80 days ad-
yertsemcut Cor sealed proposals in newsPa-
per, IN cities over 100000 population; by
Mr.. Plelau Tenn. a resolution providing
constitutional amendment empowering
Congress 20 help the State public schools to
the amount of ten millions yearly through
q proraa distribution on the basis of illit-
cracy, the States to appoint a recipient of
the funds and % submit TO Congress annual
exhibits showing the disposition thereof
any State misappropriatiug its share to lose
so much in che next distribution. BY SEN
ator Stewart New bin 10 establish at
Washington a nou-sectarian National Uni
ver,ity 20 educate public school teachers At
Government expenses. The President TO
appoint 30 students. aud the Senators and
Members one each annually. Student
course Z years. Age limit Il to y. Stu
Tents at entrance to take oath to support
Constitution and one to spend 10 years after
graduation teacbing-the Government to
pay them so monthly for such work be-
sides theirpay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

An effort viii be made by the present ses
sion of Congress to give the President the
power 90 approve, or veto, special items in
aa appropriation bin. IS the constitution
al law now stands the bin must be APPROX
cd as a whole. og vetoed as a whole. To
avoid the tedious process of amending the
Constitution there will doubtless be change
in the modes of legi,'ation-a splitting up
and dividing ont of the general appropria-
don bill. so that there will be several instead
OF one. This of course would provoke hos
dHv from those Members, the success of
whose little jobs depends on their being
merged iu with deserving measures, but in
mo- other easy way perhaps can these last be
guaranteed Executive approval. At pres
eut the President must either reject the
whole bin with its many admirable Proyi-
~iouS. because IL cmbodies some obiectiona-
Die features, OF approve it on account of its
good points, without considering its bad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

M John F. Baker, eldest son of Mr..
Lewis Baker OF the St. Paul Globe, was
married in that city Thursday to Miss Bes-
sic Kittson, daughter of Commodore \. w.
Kittsou, one of the wealthiest men in the
Northwest. Mr.. Lewis Baker was the for
mer publisher of the Wheeling (W. Va
Register, and another Of his sons married a
daughter of Commodore Kittson few
months ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Arbuckle, the millionaire coffee merchant
OF New York. was sued by a Miss Campbell
or breach of promise She estimated her
damage, at 100000. The jury concluded
chat {, was only about half as bad as she
Thought 10 was and gave her goo and a
thousand or So additional 70 reimburse her
fot expenses Of the litigation. The Ar
buckle coffee will now be sold 20 ten pei
sons where only one bought it before, by
reason OF the universal free advertising it
gets by this sensation. 1t viii have an arc
ma tha- viii please the popular taste. The
new brands viii be the lis aud Ks aud
Che TX. VI. O. Bunny - and Baby
Bunting have each made a speculation
after q sort,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Senator Faulkner last week introduced
bills for the payment to West Virginia of
some $4,000 expended upon the State Mi
litia during the war, and for the establish
ment of regular terms of United States
Court at Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

It Is useless 20 disguise the fact that the
south has stopped sending her best talent 10
Washington Ii the entire Southern deiesa-
ton measured mp TO the standard of Beck, Car
Isle Coke and Reagan, the course oil congress
would De very different. The Southern rail-
roads are owned hy Wall street, aud her poll
ticians ais q rGle are afraid of railroad lntlu-
ence Utr I'rgi4.G NemDcnV
When did She stop? Il hasn't been two
weeks since Kentucky elected Beck, and
,he intrepid aud eloquent Blackburn Is hi'
colleague. Texas awaited herself of the la
test opportunity 20 elect Reagan and Coke
sits near him. Has North Carolina better
men than Ransom and Vance or South Car
DINA true, patriots than Hampton and But
lere-aud YOU may 60 thro' the list and
fud that the South is represented by men
ofpre-eminent abilities.
The Utsi VJryaaa Doaocfat is eycrlast-
iagiy as-ail,ug the best democrats in Con
srs,s and vet whining because it Is notsnP
ported bv democrats Il doesn't deserve to
be Is the Democrat weeping because
Billy Nahones talents have been hid away
ina napkin?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
The State of West Virginia,

Jefferson County, to-wit:
ATRULES held in the Clerks Office Of the
"A Circuit Court of jefferson County, Janu-
airy, 1SSS.
SUSAN WARDEN by Jacob Warden, her hus-
band and next friend Plaintiff
VS.
CHARLES X. BOWERS. Luther Bowers, J B.
Davis, William Bowers, Elzae Bowers and
Owen Allen, Trustee.
IN CHANCERY.
Object of Suit
The object of this suit is to have enforced a
deed of trust executed by Luther Bowers on
the 9th day of March, 1852, conveying to 0.
Allen, Trustee, his undivided one-hfth inter
est in a tract Of land lying near Summit Point
in jefferson County, 10 secure the payment Of
his bond to complainant for 100000 and to
have partition of said land either in kind or
by sale and division Of the proceeds.
1t appearing on affidavit filed in this suit.
that the Defendants J. Luther Bowers. j. b.
Davis and William Bowers are non-reSidents
of the State Of West Virginia, they are hereby
required 10 appear within One Month after the
due publication OF this order, and do what is
necessary to protect their interests in this mat
ter.
T. ". LATIMER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
McDoNAID & MooRE, p. Q.
Jan y, 1SSS-it. Free Press Fee, Ss.97.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Mr. LemaF v-. confirmed as Justice of
the United States COAT of Appeals on
Monday last The vote was E. to IS.
Three Republicans voted with the Demo
crats-Mcssrs. Stewart stanford aud Rid
Jleberger. Mr.. Villas was confirmed as Sec
rotary Of the Interior Mr.. Dickinson as
Postmaster General, and Gen Bragg as
Minister 10 Mexico.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
E.cecmfriH' .V0tice.

4 IL persons indebted TO the Estate Of John
Il W Grantham are requested 10 come for
ward and pay the same. Persons havingciaims
against said Estate will present them properly
for settlement within thirty days.
PHEBE y. VI. GRANTHAM.
Dec. Is lSS7.-ft. EXecutriN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
.EHCtiOneer'S Notice.

THE undersigned offers his services to the
l. public as Auctioneer. An experience of
several years enables me tOperiorm the service
required in an efficient and acceptable man
ner. Prompt attention 20 all calls upon me.
Jan l.. lSsS-3m. THOMAS j. WEST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
.NS.C advertisements
Notice.

4 IL persons having business with the late
~ firm of Feagans d Haines are hereby no.
titled to call on Mr.. Edward Feagans, who is
fully authorized and empowered to attend to
and settle all business of said firm.
EDWARD B. HAINES,
Surviving partner Of Feagans & Haines.
Jan 10 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

S!r. Jas. H. Walker bought the d. A.
Walker farm in Berkeley county at auction
last Saturday for So an acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Neither the Repu bIican promise Of pro-
lection to Louisiana sugar by high tariff
or Shermau's suggestion of a sort Of subsidy
to the sugar men of Louisiana could seduce
the Democrats, in State Convention recent
" assembled, from fealty to the Democratic
party as represented by Mr.. Cleveland
They endorsed him cordially.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

An orator who recently addressed the
Louisiana Sugar Planters Association on
the Great American Mule began his eff
forts with these words: Il do not propose
,l enter into ,he history of the mule; he Is
with Us and has come 20 stay. Neither
horse nor donkey, he is the u.ugwump of
the auima' kiugjom-by nature a kicker
and never sway back.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

The -four and saw mill at Failing Waters,
BerSely county, owned by Mr.. John Steh-
ley, were burned together with ell their con-
tents, on Saturday night last. The loss is
very heavy, and is only partially covered
bv the insurance of $1,000
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
WEEKLY REGISTER,
WHEELING, W. VA

" lAlAA@AaA-NNff ~ o , a.
4 Years Subscription will Carry You Over
and well into 1850.
Now Ranks as One OF the Best and Cheapest
Weekly Papers in the United states.
1t has been enlarged to a 6i-column journal of
eight wide pages and reduced in price TO 81 p
per year II has as much reading in one issue
as a novel The State News, Produce, Wool
and Live Stock Markets are specialties with
the Register.
Always Fresh, Always Best, Crisp, New
sy, Bright. Everybody Reads it.
Why? Because it Pleases Everybody.
Full of Stories, Fun and Miscellany.
Rev. DR.. Talmage's Sermons
appear in it the day after delivery. To the
farmers, stockmen and country people of East
ern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West
Virginia, there is no weekly newspaper (out-
side of their own county paper so well suited
to their general wants at so low price.
One Copy, One Year, Postage Paid ......~sl %.
Ten Copies ......- 10 90.
And Copy to the Gotter UP Of the Club.
Address
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING co.
Wheeling W. We.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Last Thursday and Fridays snow biiz-
zard in the northwest worst ON record All
traffic suspended and Che number of deaths
large
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
Notice.

MISS KATE RIDDLE viii receive pupils ia
NJ drawing-Water Color. China and Oil
Paintng-at her Studio in Stephenson SEM
mary.
Jan u, 1SSS-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

The pulsi1g earth got in its first 'quakes
for SIS ia Carolina last Thursday No dam-
age was done.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
PUBLIC RENTAL
OF 4
T.fLU.FBEE FIRM
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VA.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
ID Jefferson County, entered on the l4th day
of December 1855. in the chancery cause there
in pending, in which G. w. T. Kearsley, &C.
are Plaintiffs ard A. C. Schultz is Defendant
the undersigned Special Commissioners will
offer at Public Renting, in front Of the Court
House in Charlestown, Jefferson County, West
Virginia, at II o'clock, \. NJ, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of FEBRUARY,
1888, for the term of one year, beginning April
lst, 1855 the
TALUABLE FARM
of Mrs. A. c. Schultz, situated near the She
nandoah river in Jefferson County, known as
Mt. Hammond" containing 225 acres, more
or less, reserving, however, that portion OF the
dwelling house now occupied by Mrs. \. G..
Schultz, also one-half of the garden and yard
attached, and the lot known as the Little Or
chard pasture for one horse and two cows
same to be allowed to run to them during
winter.
TERMS.-Money rent Renter giving bond
for same with approved security, payable IN
six and twelve months from April lst. lSSo.
FORREST w. BROWN,
CLEON MOORE.
Special Commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

In a Swedish settlement, about twenty
miles from Princeton, Minnesota, a farmer
named Henry Ostrum murdered his family,
consisting Of a wife and seven children.
He gave as his reason for the crime that he
feared they would freeze to death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Had TO "let her go.' The Baltimore
Court has granted the wife of Que Gallagher
q divorce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE,

HAVING qualified as Administrators of
IL Geo W SPOTS, deceased, with the will
annexed, l hereby notify all parties having
claims against his estate to present them prop
erly authenticated for payment, and all parties
indebted to said estate to come forward and
pay MARY S. SP0TTS,
Administrative C t. a. of G. w. SPOTS, decd
Jan. 70, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
Houses for Rent.

THE undersigned has three Houses for Rent
i all in good condition and partially new
One-a Brick House, containing Nine Rooms
and good Kitchen, wood and coal cellars, large
pantry cistern at back door and other conve-
nience Commodious hall
Two others-frame buildings, halls, and i've
rooms each. cellars. cisterns. wood houses, etc.
Porches to all-front and rear.
Possession given April LIST, 1888.
Ian. 10. 1855. FAYETTE b. SOUDERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19
To EXCHANGED!

1 OOO ACRFS OF LAND in Greenbrier
1,ZUU county for farm in Jefferson or
Berkeley This land is finely timbered. full of
coal; small improvement; much of it very
rich about GO acres level will make several
beautiful farms Address,
c. T. HARRISON, Weston, W. Va.
Jan. 10. 1SSS-3ta
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

Speaker Carlisle was taken i'll at the
Riggs house, whilst at dinner, on Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-19

State of West Virginia,
County of jefferson to-wit:
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
It. W Latimer, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of said County do hereby certify that Cleon
Moore. one of the Commissioners named in de-
cree in above cause. has given bond in the pen
atty of $4,000 conditioned according to law.
Teste-T w. LATIMER,
January Il, lSSS-4t Clerk.
Free Press fee-Sll00