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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
An Extraordinary Mental Power.

I know of a case where the person who
recognized evidence of a power of intiu-
encing another's mind through some sym
pathetic action, was most unwilling to be
convinced. He was a doctor and opposed to
all belief in faith cures, and to all which
seemed to favor the doctrine that mind can
influence mind He had conceived also o
strong feeling of personal dislike for the
thought reader-an American of some ,cleb-
rity or notoriety, will not say which. He
offered himself as Subject believing
that the exhibition was chiefly hunlbug, the
other subjects" mostly confederates. He
mentally located "pain"-that is, he
thought of a pain-in a particular nerve.
To his surprise the thought reader began to
pass his hand over his Cthe exhibitors
right jaw, and presently marked with his
finger the precise course of the nerve along
which the doctor had imagined the pain to
extend.
We see in such experiments an inchoate
form of the power which seems in some
cases to have been possessed by persons un-
der strong mental emotion, of influencing
others at a distance. I do not know how
the evidence can be rejected showing that
on certain occasions such power has been
exerted-usually without any conscious
effort. 1t seems much more incautious to
reject the evidence than to admit the ex-
iStence of such a power-not, however, as
something supernatural, nor even as pre-
ternatural or extra natural, but simply as a
quality not yet explained OF understood, and
recognized, as it seems to merit, special in
vestigation. A. Proctor in Boston
E1oha
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
The B!ackville Fire.

BLAcKv1LLE, May 16.-A little over one
year ago the town of Blackville was almost
totally destroyed by fire. On that occasion
the southern half of the town was destroyed
and now the northern half is in ashes The
fire broke out about2 o'clock this morning.
The losses, as near as can be ascertained,
are IS follows: J. L. Morrison & Co., build
ings and stock, $4,000; insurance $500;
C. E. Gyles, buildings and stock, $4,000;
insurance $1,000; Able s. Able, buildings
and stock, $4,000; insurance $4,000; T. P.
Groves, buildings and stock, 81, 500; insur-
ance 400; L. F. Wood s Co., building
and stock, 5000; insurance 81, 800; G. c.
Rush, building and stock, $1,000; no in
surance; Disher s Pickrum, buildings and
stock, 81, 900; no insurance; James Kelly,
stock, $500; no insurance; W. R. Kelly,
building and furniture, $500; no insur-
ance; A. A. Henderson, furniture, $500;
no insurance; Mrs NJ Kearse, building.
$500; no insurance; ". S. Moss, timer,
loss $500: no insurance; Fred Nix, stock,
$500; no insurance.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23

wouldn't talk much; he didn't want to
disturb no one. We only looked at each
other, sir. I've had powerful heap O.
trouble along o that boy. 1 nussed h!m; !;
I tended him; I actually prayed over him;
ssHere! l can't stay any longer.
ssYou wouldn't take these here for the
fine, would you? Tney mought TT you.
fetched the hand that did not attend
to his chin from behind his back and
held up pair of boots.
'sHe tuck 'em right off, my boy did.
He said he didn't warnt the darn things
noways; he'd ruther go barefoot all bis
life. He's there, sir, in the lookup, a
waitin' on me. He said he'd wait on me,
an he won't so back on his word. But
he's in a mighty hurry to 60 home, my
boy is. He's done said he'd stay there,
though, twell I come back. He alters
stays if stays. When the old woman
went off and died, he staid with me. He
could q went and died as easy as not.
4 missable, puny-"
81 said FIVE dollars, and I stick to it
here!" The door closed, and the Mayor
retired upstairs. The old man looked
at the f7e-dollar bill which had been
thrust into his hand. ''They told me the
Mayor was gentleman, and they told
me to come to him for sympathy"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23

A base ball field is no good that hasn t
flies on it sometimes.
An old beau is never partial to matri-
monial ties
The New York Dry Goods Chronicle and
other trustworthy trade organs congratu-
late the country on the excellent prospects
of business during the year on account of
the absence of any disturbing element in
the political situation.
The Cars invitation to the powers TO
send representatives to watch the maneu-
vres Of his army, while certainly apropos,
seems at the present stage of uncertainty
and doubt, not to say alarm in English
quarters oyer military matters, a tride
grim. Various statements have been cir
culated regarding the supposed weakness
of the Russian army, all of which ema
mated from enemies who were anticipating
the possibility of facing the forces they
nsligned. The stories have been for the
most part devoid of truth. No army in
Europe is on better footing than the
army of the Gar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
sUPERsTlTloNs OF THE STAGE.
The Opinion of London Professionals on
Omens and the Like.


Mr.. Toole, the comedian, being interviewed
on the subject, says that although not in
tenselv superstitious himself, he still believes
in ghosts-not the ordinary ghosts, however,
but one that walks every week-on pay day.
As for omens, he confesses that when he
passes the theatre at 80 and sees crowd Of
people right across the street waiting for the
doors to open, lie usually considers the omen
good.
MIR. Edward Terry, another popular
London actor, is very fond of Friday. He
says that his new pieces have invariably been
produced on that day, and that he usually
travels with a company of thirteen players.
The same boldness is characteristic of Mr..
Marius. His opinions of stage superstitionS
are as follows:
Il would rather produce successful play
on a Friday than a bad one on Saturday.
would rather receive el3 than el2 at any
time. would rather sit down thirteen to a
good dinner than twelve to bad one. do
not believe in unlucky theatres or unlucky
actors but believe in & good play, well
acted, drawing good houses, wherever it may
be. If there is one superstition have it IS
to get the best of everything at the cheapest
rate"
On the other hand, Mrs. Bernard Beerc
confesSes that she is exceedingly supcrstitious
Miss Millward is even more so and Miss
Fanny Leslie, the burlesque actress conSid-
ers it unlucky to place an umbrella on the
prompt table, and also to drop the play part
during rehearsal Black cats she believes are
very lucky, but she Will never sign con-
tract on Friday. Miss Lefty Lind has also
some strong opinions on the same subject
Il am peculiar enough" says Miss Lind, ''to
believe the number thirteen to be very lucky
1t was the number of my dressing room at
the Gaiety theatre when q London audience
was kind to me for the first time. On my
return to that theatre l shall ask to be
allowed to have the same room. At one
time went to see q manager and met q
woman with an evil eye, or rather cross
eyed women. I walked deliberately home
again, knowing that the manager in ques-
ton would not believe in ME. White flowers,
l believe, are very unfortunate. Go under a
ladder will not And have found that if
happen to meet any one on the stairs when
1 am going on for dance don't get an en-
core.n
From these few examples it may be seen
that the English actors and actresses, though
not quite so superstitious as their French
brothers and sisters, are yet not wholly free
from the same influences. Philadelphia
Times
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23

DEAR Mr.. EDIToR:-Won't you please
tell your male readers that s. will buy a
fine, strong and serviceable pair Of
pants, made to order by the n. 7. Stan
dard Pants Co., of Sc University Place,
New York city? By sending cents in
postage stamps to the above firm, they
will send to any address 25 samples of
cloth to choose from, a fine linen tape
measure, full set of scientific measure
ment blanks and other valuable informa-
ton. All goods are delivered by them
through the q. S. Mails. a novel and
practical idea. Advise your readers to
try the firm. They are thoroughly re-
liable. Yours truly,
WILLIAM VANDERBILT.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
Bcwitchingly Dainty Handkerchief.

The bewitchisg attractions of dainty hand
kerchefs have no end. From the cobweb of
filmv India linen to the almost solid tracery
of French handwork in bud, leaf and blossom,
there appears to be no style lacking or. want
unsuppled Plain hemstitche1 nandker0hiefs
of sheer linen law. are, and always will be,
the p:ide of fastidious women of quiet tastes.
They are, like all fine, delicate fabrics, the
essential possession of the gentewoman.
These come in prices ranging from fifty cents
to 50 for fine goods. The French embroidered
handkerchiefs are veritable works of art, and
the deeply wrought borders are seen in both
white end delicate tintS. The sheer lawn
kerchiefs, with double hemstitching and en-
broiderv, are considered more elegant for
dress. than lace trimmed styles, which are
rather under cloud at present. Crepe-liSse
handkerchiefs embroidered in yellow, lilac,
pink or blue silk, are lovely, but perishable.
New York Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE.


The current session of this Institute
closes January 2lst, 1888, when the
Spring Session. begins, which ends June
9Th, 1888.
The present session is one of the most
prosperous in the history of the Instl-
tute. There is room for only few more
boarding pupils. The health of the
school, the accommodations of its board
ing department, and the efficiency OF its
corps of teachers are unsurpassed any
where in the South. The first of January
is very convenient time for entering.
Pupils are charged only from date Of
entrance.
Rev. VIM. r. ATKINSON,
Principal.
Charlotte, n. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23

\ dashing young lady is apt to throw a
u!an over.
If you want to know what 4 sliding scale
is try to handle j wet fish.
When big ideas get into little minds
something is bound to spread. 1t is usually
the mouth.
Weights for window sashes are now
made out of old tin cans and scraps of tin
from the manufactures, and consequently
old tin has risen in price from nothing to
seven dollars per ton.
British law holds brosd shield over the
lives of domestic animals, making it a mis-
demeanor to poison them or to kill them in
any manner, even though they stray on to
your premises Cats and dogs as well as
horses and cattle are brought within the
range of the law.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

We are prepared to sell Pianos and
Organs of the best make at factory
prices for Cash or easy Instalments.
Pianos from S2iO up; Organs from s24
up. The verdict of the people is that
they can save the freight and twenty-five
per cent. by buying Of US. Instruments
delivered to any depot on fifteen days
trial. We pay freight both ways if not
satisfactory. Order and test in your
own homes. Respectfully,
N. W. TRUMP,
Columbia, S. @.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
TIE SWAMP ANGEL.
Gen. W. ". 81. Davis's Account Of the
Famous Battery.


To the Editor of The News and Couri-
er: The enclosed account of the ''Swamp
Angel battery, by Gen. W. W. q. Davis,
United States Army, commanding
troops on James and Morris islands
during the year 1864 and 1865 and now
pension agent at Philadelphia, may be
found on pages 252-3 of his history of
the l04th Pennsylvania regiment, and
to certain extent settles the fact as to
the battery, which writer In your paper
of last week claimed was matter Of
fiction.
ssThe most famous battery used by
our forces in the operations before
Charleston was that which has since be-
come historic under the name of the
Swamp Angel
ssThere was never reality for the
name it achieved, except in the fact that
the shells from its guns were thrown q
greater distance than ever before from
a battery on level, or nearly so, with
the point of attack.
cit was determined early in the siege
to build battery out in the marsh be-
tween Morris and james islands in the
hope that shells could be thrown into
Charleston.
ssThe spot selected was about a mile
from Morris Island and south of a line
running from our left battery to the
city, on the edge of deep creek, which
made good wet ditch. It was IN the
midst of marsh, and a pole could be
run down sixteen feet before coming to
bottom.
''The active part of the work was
assigned to lieutenant Of engineers,
who, upon being shown the place where
the battery was to be erected, said the
thing was impossible. The Colonel re-
piled that there was no such word as
Impossible in the matter and that the
battery must be built where he had
pointed out.
'sTo encourage the doubling ieuten-
ant, ne was told he had permission to
call for anything that he required for
the work. The next day this officer
made requisition on the department
quartermaster for one hundred men
eighteen feet high, to wade through mud
sixteen feet deep.
'sAfter making the requisition he went
to the surgeon Of the regiment to in
quiae ii he could splice the eighteen feet
men if they were furnished him.
'sTnis piece of pleasantly cost the
lieutenant his arrest, which, however,
did not last long, and the battery was
constructed by men of ordinary stature.
cit was built mostly of sand bags,
and General Gilmore told me that the
sand, labor and bags cost the Govern
ment S5, 900.
cit was begun on the 4th and finished
on the 18th Of August. 4 200-pounder
Parrot was mounted on it.
ssThe distance from Charleston in a
straight line wss $500 eighty-eight
hundred yards, and for the projectile to
reach it's destination the gun had to be
fred at an elevation of thirty-fve (35)
degrees.
s.Three shells, fred with a piece Of
port fire, fell in the streets Of Charles
ton, but the strain on the gun was so
great that it burst at the thirty-fourth
or thirty-hfth discharge,
ssTwo morIars were afterwards mount
ed in the battery and remained there
through the winter.
ssSergt. Fuller, Company a, New
York Volunteer Engineers, has the
honor OF suggesting the historic name
the battery bears"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23

The Brazilian legation in Washington
has received information from Rodrigo
Silva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, that the
Brazilian Parliament has approved the
Government bill completely abolishing
slavery, and that it had been sanctioned by
the Regent on the 18th inst. The Minister
also states that this action met with extra
ordinary manifestations Of joy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
DIAL ENGINE WORKS.

ACCOMPANY HAS BEEN FORMED
that are now operating these works,
manufacturing the Celebrated TOZER
PATENT AGRICULTURAL AND
STATIONARY ENGINES, noted for
their great durability, simplicity and
economy in fuel.
Excellent workmanship and design.
Return Tubulor Boilers specially.
Also Saw Mill Shafting and boxes.
Most convenient shop in the State for
having your repairs done.
All work guaranteed. Foundry work
in Iron and Brass.
Write us for estimates.
w LESTER,
Superintendent.
THORNWELL McAlASTER,
Business Manager.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
WHY So Called.

Some furnishing goods stores now keep
what they call bachelors undelshirts. These
garments are named, and derive their pop
ularity, from the fact that they arc made
entirely without buttons-EXchanGe
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
B, 3. 3.
(R1tnnic RL0od Rnln.l

(B0t0nic Blood Baln.)
The great Blood Purifier and Tonic.
1t cures Scrofula, Kidney Troubles,
Catarrh, Skin Humors, rheumatism,
Eruptions, Boils, etc., and is wonder.
full tonic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
PITTS CARMINATIVE!
FOR INFANTS AND
TEETHING Chill DIRE n,

An instant relief for collie of infants
Cures Dysentery, Diarrhna, Cholera
Infantum or any diseases Of the stomach
and bowels. Makes the critical period
of Teething safe and easy. Is safe and
pleasant tonic. For sale by all druggists,
and for wholesale by HOWARD, WnLET
& Co., Augusta, Ga
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
B. 3. 3.

(bOttLNIC btOUU bUtW.
The great Blood Purifier and Tonic.
It cures Scrofula, Kidney Troubles,
Catarrh, Skin Humors, Rheumatism,
Eruptions, Boils, ETC., and is a wonder
full tonic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23

The bar steward OF the steamship Alaska
says that on one trip from the United
States last summer his receipts netted So, 500
in seven days.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
FIRST GLASS BOARDING HOUSE

in Charleston, for the accommodation Of
both Transient and Permanent Boarders.
The Building, located on the northeast
corner of Wentworth and Glebe streets,
is conveniently near the business portion
of King street, yet free from the noise
of the thoroughfares. It is within easy
reach from the Academy of Music and
from Churches of all the different de
nominations.
The house has been thoroughly re-
paired, and fitted up in good style with
new furniture and fixtures.
Terms reasonable.
For further information address
Mrs. E. E.. HASELL,
or Miss S. S. EDWARDS,
Ltf Charleston, S. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
WHEN TO PAINT.
HOW TO PAINT

AND WHAT TO PAINT WITH.
Everything in the paint line. Kalso-
mine, Alabastine, Gypsum, or Death to
Whitewash.
Glass of all kinds, Oils for all pur-
poses, Tubular Street Lamps, Lanterns,
etc. Naval Stores Supplies and Ship
Chandlely.
Agents HOWE SCALES. and MAR.
WINS SAFES.
WILLIAM NJ. BIRD ~ CO.,
CHARLESTON, S. 9.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-23
PRIVATE BOARDING.

ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, the
undersigned opened a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08
The t,r,h ward contest.

The situation OF the Fifth ward alder
manic contest is unchanged. The COM
mIttee to whom The matter was referred at
a previous meeting, referred it back to
the council last evening without passing
upon it, Mr.. Ferguson retains his seat,
though Mr. Evans was present last even
ing and Mr.. O'Mara, his counsel, having
been given permission to do SO, made an
appeal to the council to seat him. Mr..
O'Mara held that the council sitting as a
canvassing board had declared Mr.. Evans
elected upon the face Of the returns and
that settled it; that the council in the
capacity OF canvassipg board ceased to
exist when it adjourned that night, and
that no power could revive it as such,
the council could not go back of the re-
turns and that Mr.. Evans was justly en-
titled to the seat. Mr.. Ferguson replied
that he had ad vice from as eminent coun-
sci as Mr.. O'Mara that the councils ac'
ton at the special session was as legal as
when it declared Mr.. Evans elected. The
council did not feel like acting in the alb
sence of City Attorney McEnirV, who has
been called TO western Iowa by family
sorrow, and the matter was permitted TO
go over until the adjourned session next
Monday night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08

Marshal Brennan has in his keeping at
the armory drawer full of trash, worth,
less as it is odd, but which quarter of a
century ago would have represented sew
eral hundred dollars in money. The
strange assortment comprises an unusual
discovery unearthed by number of boys
while playing in the abandoned grave
yard at the head of Seventeenth last Sat.
urday, and the collection consists of
watches, chains, bracelets, breastpins
and various ornaments in the way of
jewelry, together with a number of revol.
vers and cartridges, old fashioned pen
MES and medals, the latter such as were
worn at the outbreak of the war. They
bear on one side a flag and the words
"Thc flag of our union" while on the
other side appears this inscription: "If
any man attempts to tear it down, shoot
him on the spot" with the authors
name, Dix, In the center. The stuff
probably composed the result of burg
lars big jswelry store haul, and who Sc
creted it where found, but never recov>
cred it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-08
BOUND TO COME.
Aid. Winter Makes n Move In the In
teresIs of Disciplined fire DEPART

Aid. Winter Makes n Move In the In
teresIs of DISCIPLINED fire Depart.
ment
At the council meeting last evening,
Aid. Winter offered the following resou-
ton. which, although laid over for con-
sideration at the next meeting, will I'M
doubtedly pass the council, as indeed it
should:
ReSOtged, That with the consent and
approval of the mayor. the chief of the
fire department is hereby created and
INSTITUTED member of the police force
of this city, to be and act as such with
full power, and lawful authority and with
pay as regular police during his term Of
office as chief aforesaid, subject however,
at all times to removal as policeman by
the mayor in like manner as other police
officers.
The object of the resolution is to place
the responsibility of managing fire ups
on somebody's shoulders who may be
held accountable to the city for his cons
duct at such time, The chief empow-
cred with the duties and privileges provl
ded for in the Winter resolution will
have absolute control of everything about
a building where the fire department is
called upon to do duty, and being thus
and paid for his service, the
city may have no hesitency in critIcising
improper management and making im-
should occasion warrant it
Aid. Winters resolution is good one;
IL is a step in the right direction and |
should pass the council unanimously.