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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
SharOerS Abroad.

A month OF two since, some parties
passed throug this county with q
number of fine horses for sale, and
succeeded, in a manner, no doubt,
very gratifying to themselves. But,
to the discontinue of the purchasers
here and elsewhere, it came to light
last week that the horses were under
mortgage in another State; and the
iratc mortgage has turned up as
claimant. We learn with regret, that
one of our leading lumber men bought
perhaps the best horse of the lot, and
will most probably have to maintain
his purchase before the courts. 1t IS
reported, and very likely true, that
others in adjoining sections, have sus-
tanned even heavier losses. As usual,
these bold border-riders did not al
low the grass to grow under their
feet, and are now enjoying the pro-
ceeds Of q dashing and daring ven
ture
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
Deep Creeker Again.

DEEP Greer, Aug. 7.-While I am
under many obligations to Maj. R.
r Hudgins. Of Foreston, for his
prompt courtesy in replying to my
communication in your paper, l do
not know which I am more thankful
for, his information or his advice. I
am satisfied that the farmers OF the
county will be greatly benefited II
they plant after the manner prescrlb-
ed BY him, and I hope that all the
"Creekers' will follow his instructions
IN preparing for another corn crop.
It is very kind of the Major to teach
us how to raise the ''staf Of life" but
when he advises US, in case Of failure,
to 60 to Liberia in search Of that
highly favored fruit, the succulent
banana, he is either trying to guy
US or else his pomological knowl-
edge is somewhat abbreviated" II
am not very much mistaken the
luscious laxury alluded to is about as
scarce in Liberia, as one-hundred.
bushals-so-the-acre corn IS around
Forestoa. The Majors alusiol
to nay hunting and fishing tc
the neglect of my farm was en-
sirely gratuitous as it is we!
known to all my neighbors that
posses neither dog, gun, nor fishing
tackle. I will, however, pardon him
for the accusation if be will tell me
whether it is best to gather corr
while it is silk:ng and tasseing o.
wait until she ear is matured.
believe he has tried both plans.
CREEkER.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
The Town Hall.

For a time previous to our recent
municipal election, the question OF
building a town hail was warmly aS-
itated; and so fervent appeared the
advocates and so united the sen
timent we believed the accomplish
ment very near-even at.the door.
The only source of disagreement was
the location, the most suitable place
Here the different sections drew
sword" in friendly contest for supply
ing q site, upon which to erect the edl-
tice. But since the election, very little
has been said upon the subject; and
why? The people of our town should
notallow minor differences to strangle
in the hour of its birth an enterprise,
the advantages of which to place and
people it would be difficult to enum-
crate; nor is it necessary that these
results should be here recounted.
We all know them; we all admit them
in the main. It is earnestly hoped
that the people will lay aside person
al preferences, and all work for the
''Hall." Our Council is composed Of
men willing to advance the public in
terest; and if aided by a united senti-
ment will so to work, and set the
bah in motion, and keep 1t going, un-
til we shall have q hall worthy Of our
town,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
The Weather.

The town and surrounding country
has been visited in the past few days
by delightful health-giv;ng showers
of rain, much to the comfort OF ouG
people. who had been sweltering
amid the swee.s of a Thermometer at
IS degrees.
The effect Of this intense heat and
long continued drought, in many Sec
tions of our county, has been to par
TALLY destroy the corn crops, and
damage very seriously the cotton.
We trust, however, that these recent
heavy rains, though late, will revive
the dropping crops and spirits OF our
farmers.
Notwithstanding these heavy show
ers, the heat still continues up to a
point almost beyond endurance. The
nights with their usually cooling
shades appear to lend full force to
the oppression Of the day, the ra-
dated heat, almost equaling the tenn
perature of noon, with the thermome-
ter slightly fallen.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
The Manning Bark.

The fall Of the year comes on apaco, and
with it's golden harvests and whitening
fields, we arc reminded that the busy bi;S-
lie of barter and traffic will soon again
claim our thoughts and attention. In view
Of this opening trade, our minds naturally
turn to business needs.
While taking a careful srrveso Of the
field, no subject directs our attention with
more force, tLau that relative to the oft dis
cussed one of the bank enterprise. It
would prove a work of supererosation to
name, in an age like this, the advantages
resulting from such an effort 1t is not one
of theory or speculation. not a doubtful in
sti;ution. It is ever one Of the attendants
On prosperity activity, enlightenment, and
wealth. Is it FOR the rich alone? BY no
means. It comes as the servants OF all
farmers, mechanics. merchants, lawyers,
and doctors. TIE shares are in reach of the
slender purse Of the poor, and can relieve
the plethoric pouches of the wealthy. AS 4
business venture it pays elsewhere, and
why not in the beautiful and stirring town
Of Manning? The prospects must have
been inviting in our sister city of Sumter.
Notwithstanding the staggering blow sus-
tained, scarcely had the requiem beer
chanted over the departed chashier and the
dead bank. when the vaulted capital from
there and other places sought exit through
the paying teller of a new bank; and busl-
ness progressed as though it had received
no shock whatever.
Let our leading business men here take
the initiatory steps; and if they only lend
part of their means and q goodly portion
of the energy that las made Manning what
il IS, it needs no prophetic vision to fore
tell that success is assured, and q long .feH
,rqJt supplied.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
Greenrilic i;ncamDmcnt.

We had intended making a full re-
port of the Greenviile Encampment,
but other matter crowded it out last
week. The encampment was sue
cess. Every body appeared to be in
a good humor, and we did not, on the
entire trip, or during our stay in the
city, see anything like rowdyism.
The Manning Guards did themselves
credit, and had all the fun they were
looking for, too. Their tents were
placed at the entrance to the encamp-
ment, next to the city, and as
every body generally passed in that
way, almost all the mischief done in
the camp was charged to their account.
A crowd of other fellows would come
in from the city, at late hour of the
night, and managing in some way to
overpower the sentinel on his lonely
beat" would with wild srebel yell'
rush into quarters. The Manning
Guards got all the credit for this, but
we are assured by the officers that
they were not il fault. Our boys
We're not as well drilled as some 9TH
er companies, but we hope that by
the next encampment they will be up
with the best. Our merchants should
encourage them by giving them a lit
tie more time in the afternoon.
Greenville is growing town, and
has been christened the pearl of the
Piedmont" Hundreds of acres of
grapes are in cultivation in and near
the city. Other fruits are cultivated
largely. Railroads and mapufactur-
ing enterprises are building, and on
the whole it is thriving, busting,
booming, busy town.
The balloon ascension was an intla-
ted failure: it refased to act, as the
small boy would remark. The fire
works were very good, but an admis-
sion fee Of fifty cents was charged,
ana rs every body expected it to be
free, there was some little grumbing
in consequence.
There was a large number of mill
tary present on the encampment. but
not great deal of drilling was done.
The grand review and parade in the
city Friday was a beautiful display.
The soldiers marched about three
miles on the route.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
Agricultural Meeting.

The Clarendon Agricultural Association
met in the Court House last Saturday. with
much larger attendance than usual.
Mr.. l.. h. DeSchamps and Capt. D. j.
Bradham made speeches in favor Of sepa-
rate agricultural college. Messrs. 7. J,
Cole, JOS Sprott, ST., Ezra Tindal, and L.
II. DeSchamps spoke briefly on cotton
seed meal VS.. pngrcund cotton seed"
The executive comn1itte asked for further
time in making their report as to the best
manner of raising funds for erecting an agg-
ricultural hail.
Tie following subjects were selected for
essays at the next meeting: ''What is the
best manner Of using cotton seed as fer
tilizer?" "What is the most preferable way
Of utilizing pea vines?" and "What is rust
on cotton?' Those appointed to treat on
these subjects are respectively, Col. J. E.
Tindal. Capt. 7. J. N. Davis. and Capt D.
J. Bradham.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
VerV Drunk.

We have been told that colored
man by name Of Grant had a pint OF
LIQUOR offered him by lad, from an
adjoining county, if the former would
drink the same at one setting down.
The terms proved, apparently, very
agreeable and acceptable; but very
shortly after taking down the s'chain-
ed lightning" found in barrooms gen
orally these days, the man collapsed
so completely as to lay in g stupor,
from which il was apprehended ne
would never awake. But active emet-
les having been given him, the
deadly stuff was partially discharged
and relief afforded. Horrible indeed
must be the slavery that drives one
to such eXtremitles.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09

CHARLESTON, Aug. The demo-
cratic mass meeting, called by the
State executive committee, came
Of in front Of the city hall last
night. Gov. Richardson was the first
speaker. He entertained his audi
ence in his usual eloquent style.
Lieut.. Gov. 3tauldin made his best eff
fort since the campaign opened. His
strongest point was in support of the
acceptance of the Clemson bequest.
The little white-haired, clean-shav-
ed, one-eyed farmer from Edgefeld
dispellea their eloquenco with state
ment of such an array Of uncoutro-
verted facts as carried conviction to
the hearts of every true democrat
present that careless want of econo-
my has crept into our administration,
though We prefer not to hear of it.
Comptroller General Werner was on
hand for the express purpose of re-
futing, with the records, Tillman's
charges, but signally failed; many
were not even contradicted save in an
evasiye way.
Your correspondent is not in full
sympathy with Capt. Tillman, never
theless will truthfully report what he
deserves, that your readers may not
be deceived by the report of last
nights meeting contained in the Ne1rs
and Courier, but know how Charles
ton, Judging from that assemblage,
stands. The meeting was large rep
resentative body of intelligent white
citizens, and by great odds Fillman
sympathising audience. The masses
seem to realize the strangulation they
have suffered at the hands of The po-
itical rings and packed conventions,
and it does not take the eye of a
prophet to see storm coming that
will raise the negro vote to an exceed
ingly important factor in Our State
election two years hence, if there is
not change If the wisdom Of those
in authority don't direct their thoughts
more to the needs-:'ay, .rantS-of the
agricultural class of our citizens there
Will be no installing where to place
the responsibility when the crisis
comes. It is not the man but the fol-
loving Of Capt Iillman that is dan
gerous. 4 change of leadership with
it, means change Of government for
South Carolina. N. G. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
AT COLUMBIA. S. G..

Includes Graduate Department, College
OF Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College OF
Pharmacy, Normal School, Law School.
81 Teachers Il Graduate and 20 Under
Graduate Courscs-general, special, or pro
fessional-for degrees and certificates. In
struction given in bookkeeping and Pho
biography. Thoroughly equipped Chemical,
Neurological, Biological, Physiological,
Physical, and Pharmaceutical Laborato-
ries. Also Mechanical Department with
engine and machinery, Draughting Room
and Shops for wood work and iron work.
Experimental Farm. Model Glasses COR
uccted with Normal School for practice IN
teachins. New Intirmary.
Tuition-SiO per Session. Other fees,
SD. Table Board, $40 to $;l2 per month.
Rooms free of rent Total expenses, in
ending fuel, washing, books, &c, about
$3.50
Tuition Fee RENTED to Students certify
ing their inability to pay 1t.
For further information apply to
J. NJ. MCBRIDE, President.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
Richardson Solid III Clarendon.

Gov. Richardson evidently docs not
favor the agricultural college. II he did
he worl,l say so. .Ail he says is 1T
tie people want it they can set it. II
is .iif" al the way through If" tic
Clemson will is al right; If the
State is TO have control; ii" il is not
to iniure any o.heT institution. Gov
Richardson will be reelected: he has 70
onnos;ticn. This question Is % b" deci.led
ly Tie General Assembly anyway.-Ner-
jG,9y nl'Sc:H'cg.
.ppropoS of this, it Is reported that the
Governor made srccc! in Clarendon the
other day that so abonnlcl in ifs that his
audience refused to endorse him ana he
had to return to the stand and make now
speech minus the ''ifs' before he could Sc
cure the endorsement Of his native County
Such an experience should have taught the
lesson that the people arc not likely to be
content with such subjunctivc promises
The above is from the Marion Star,
and the informant of the Star IS mis-
taken in his assertion. In our issue
of July l1th, we reported the meet.
inc and what Gov. Richardson sa:.:
in both speeches. Had the Stars iu-
fornalt been present, and seen the
enthusiastic cheering Of that corven-
ton, he would never have made such
q reckless assertion. There were a
few persons in the convention oppos-
ed to Gov. Richardson. but not enough
to have prevented a hearty endorse
mcnt of his renomination. with OF
without any speeches sy him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
BRACE Up.

You aro feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you arc fdgetty, nervous, and generally out
of sorts, and want to trace Up. Brace up,
out 10. with stimulants, spring medicines,
or b;ttcrs, which have for their basis very
cheap bad whisky, and which stimulate
you for N hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What you
want IS m alternative thai will purify your
blood. start healthy action OF Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give re-
newcG health AMI strength. Such 3 ned
iciEG you will tin,l IN Electric Bittnrs, anal
only 30 ccats Il bottle IL Dinkirs Il Co. s
Drug Stcre.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
TIIEIE EESINESS -RONAITNG.

Probably no ono thing las caused such q
general revival Of ;r.:.;c at Dinkins Il Cos
Drag Store rs their giving ot:.eir customers
SO many free trial bottles Of pr. Kings
New Discovery tor CONSUMPTION. Their
trade : simply cllorino;:s il this very val
ll..G!c article from the fact th;:t it always
cures and never GiSappo;nts. Coughs,
Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Group. and all
throat and lung diseases quickly cured.
You can test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
w;frranted
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
A Grateful Acknowledgement.
,1,,, n co,,+ , 1887

NIoSTPEL1EE, o., Sept. =, 1857.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, GA.
GENTLEMEN I wish to proclaim to
the world what S. S. S. has done for
me. For the past ten years l have
been afflicted with dreadful eruptions
on my face, caused by ivy poison. I
was under the treatment of a number
OF physicians, but obtained no relief
I tried the best "bIood purifiers" in
the market, but without avail. | had
given up in despair, thinking I could
not be cured; bat happening to read
the Detroit Journal, noticed S. S. S.
advertised and read Mrs. Bradley's
testimonial. | thought I would try
this remedy. I have taken eight bot
ties, and there is not spot on nay .face.
1t has also cured me of chronic ca
tarrb. have never enjoyed better
health than I do at present. l ieel
like new person. I cannot find
words sufficient to express my appre-
ciation of its merits, and the gratitude
I feel for the glad tidings that came
to me through the reading of that
advertisement. Wishing you every
success, I am Yours truly,
JOSIE OWEN.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONER,
CLARENDON COUNTY.

CLARENDON COUNTY.
MANNING. S. c., July 10th, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the Teach
ers Intcr-county Institute" for Sumter and
Clarendon Counties, will be held in Man
ming, beginning August 9Th and ending the
18th, to which the public is invited.
Teachers should not allow this golden
opportunity to pass unimproved. Here
they will have the privilege Of learning the
improved methods of teaching, from the
most distinguished educators Of South Car
olina. We propose having lectures each
evening from learned men upon, different
subjects. Not least among whom viii be
our own Gov. John P. Richardson. There
fore let all come, teachers, trustees, parents,
and children, and partake freely of the in-
lellectual feast which will be spread.
P. G. BENBOW,'
J.T. WILDER,
Schl Com'rs of Clarendon and
Sumter counties.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
Vote at the Primary next Tuesday.

vote at the Grlm2rV next luesody.
It is the duty of every Democrat to
vote at the primary election next
Tuesday.
|. A store house, one of the best coun-
try stands in the county, is advertised
for rent.
The candidates meet at Mr.. J. j.
Haryin's to-day and in Salem to-mor-
row and Friday.
What has become of our corespon-
dents9. The editor sorely needs their
help this hot weather.
( The concert and entertainment
Thursday evening promises to be
something extra good.
The thanks of all hands in the TINES
Office are extended to Mr.. J. N. Poun-
cey for a lot of fine peaches.
aIr. A. S. Briggs last week bad open
cotton in bis feld-tLe earliest We
have heard of in this county.
Next Tuesday is the day when a
Democrats vote counts. Let every
man come to the polls, and cast q
ote.
Lightning recently struck the
ground in several places, in and near
this place, killing all vegetation IN the
immediate vicinity.
A mad deg was killed in town last
Sunday, and another Monday. This
hot weather is favorable for produc-
ing rabid CANNES.
Lumber of all kinds for sale at
lowest figures by D. NJ. Bradham.
and delivered without extra charges
anywhere within the incorporated
limits of the town.
A protracted meeting is in progress
at the Baptist church. Rev: I. J.
Rookie, the pastor, is assisted by Rev.
n. B. Williams of Sumter. Consider
able interest is manifested.
The ladies of the Methodist church
of Manning invite the public to a
musical entertainment interspersed
with recitations or readings in the
Court House Thursday evening, at Z
O'Clock. Ice cream, lemonade, and
cake will be on hand. The avails
will be for the benefit of the Aetho-
dist parsonage.
Tue editor of this paper is exceed
ingly fond of good things, and espe-
ci;lly of big, nice, large, luscious wa
termelons, just such q one as was sent
him the other day by a friend.
It was a forty FOUNDER, and was as
nice as it was big. 1t was the big
gest melon we have seen ID this
county this year.
There will be cheap excursion to
the mountains next Tuesday morn
ing, Aug. 18th. The price from Man
ming for a return ticket is: to Spar
tanburg $500; to Greenville $3.50;
to Hendersonville $3.50; to Asheville
s725. From Sumter, tickets will in
each case be Is cents less, aud from
Nedgefeld 95 cents less than from
Manning. Tickets are good leaving
Manning Aug. 18th, and to return to
Sept. lst. This is a remarkably cheap
excursion, and we presume will be
largely patronized, as 1t gives q two
weeks stay.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
RooMs OF

RooMs OF
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE CoMMrrEE
MANNING, S. c., July 16, 1888.
At q meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee held this day the following meet
ings Of the Democratic voters were request
ed to be held at II o'clock in the forenoon,
at which time and places the candidates for
the various Offices in this county will ad-
dress the people upon the issues Of the day:
Manning, Monday, July Both, 1888.
Foreston, Tuesday. July 31st.
Jordan, Thursday, Aug. End.
Summerton, Friday, Aug. 3rd.
Reynolds Mill, Monday, Aug. 9Th.
Jno. J. Harvin's, Wednesday. Aug: 9Th.
A. Boykin's (New Zion), Thursday,
Aug. 9th.
Beulah Church, Friday, Aug. 10th.
JAMES e. DAVIS,
Co. Chm and Chm Ex Com.
FRANK P. COOPER,
Secty and Treas.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
Yorr Name I'm Print.

Mrs. G. Alexander is on visit to her
parents in Marion.
MIR. J. A. Burgess and wife, Of Mayes-
vile, were visiting in town yesterday.
Rev. James Mcdowell has been given
3 months vacation, which he will spend at
Saluda.
Mr.. 7. N: Keels, Of Greeieyville, has
purchased the Purdy residence, and will
move into town soon.
Mr.. S. Nash, editor Of the Bishopvllle
Enterprise, was in attendance on the institute
Monday, and gave as pleasant call.
Mr.. Willie Rhodus, of Greeleyville, who
for several years has been engaged IN the
turpentine business in Georgia, is on us
it to his old home and friends. BE was IN
town Yesterday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER,

We, the undersigned, hereby give notice
that thirty days after date we will apply to-
the Clerk Of Court Of Clarendon county for
charter to incorporate the "St. Marks
Protestant Episcopal Church Of Clarendon
County.
Henry B. Richardson, John G. Mnnning
G. r. r. Boyd, r. G. Richardson,
J.J. Boyd. E. S. Richardson,
A. S. Manning r. Z. Manning, Jr,
E. n Richardson, II. H. Richardson,
H. B. Richardson.
July 18th, 1888.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09

Self sealing fruit jars for sale at Louis
Loyn's.
Fresh and Genuine Turnip Seed at Din
kins & Co.'S Drug Store.
Mr.. D. NJ. Bradham is prepared on short
notice to do hauling of any kind, and at
reasonable figures.
IF gou haze aerer lad q good picture Of yo',>
self, tTy ". A. RecklinJ. Of Colun,6io, ,eh0 Is
neoIcing pitta-ss 1y aoetc and superior process
HIS ,corh; is recognized as among the ee7y best
IN the State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-08-09
THE SAFEST MEDICINE

To have about the house at all times IS Sim
mons Liver Regulator. twill harm no one;
I, will benefit all who may have attacks OF
Diliousncss, Dyspepsia. Headache, Consti-
patton, or other ailments resulting from a
disordered Liver or Stomach. Keep 1t al
ways in the house, and you will have a
family physician near who Will save YOU
many dollars and much suffering: The
genuine always has on the wrapper toe red
i Trademark and Signature Of j. H. Zeilln
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