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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19
TRADE IN DOG-SKiNS.
An Important Item in the Export Business
Of China.


Mr.. Edgar, the Commissioner Of
Customs at Newchwang, in Mantchuria,
in the last Chinese Customs Yellow
book, referring to the trade from that
port in robes and mats made of the
skins of dogs and goats, says it is gen
orally supposed that dogs are picked
up promiscuously wherever they may
be found straying, destroyed, and their
skins sold to dealers. This, however,
is 7csS the case, for, although the busi-
ness may have had its origin in this
way, it is now as Systematically carried
on as sheep-farming. There are thou
sands OF small dog and goat-farms
dotted over Mantchuria and the eastern
borders of Mongolia, where from a
score to some hundreds OF dogs
sre annually reared on each farm,
and where they constitute a regular
source Of wealth. A bride, for in
stance, will receive as dowry a num-
Der Of dogs proportionate to the means
of her father. It is probable, says
Mr.. Edgar, that in no other part OF
the world are there to be found such
splendid dogskins for size, length OF
hair, and quality, the extreme cold OF
these latitudes, where the thermome-
ter registers so degrees Fahrenheit be-
low zero, developing a magnificent
coat. It is difficult to understand how
the dog-farmer can afford with profit
to rear the animals when the price OF
the robe is taken into consideration.
For one full-sized robe, say 80 inches
by Sc inches, at least eight animals are
required. Putting the price real
lied at $3.50 for a robe,
this would only allow about
IS cents per skin, including the
selection, for the skins must match in
color and length of hair, and cost OF
sewing. The animals are generally
strangled in mid-winter, but not before
they are eight months old, and then
the skins taken in frozen condition
principally to Mukden and Chinchow,
where they are cured, assorted, and
made into robes, mats, ETC. Last year
the robes are said to have been decid-
edly Inferior in quality. The reason
given is that orders went forward too
late, and the farmers, waiting till they
had news of some demand, kept the
animals alive until their winter coats
began to fall off. The value OF the
trade from Newchang last year was
about S40,00 against nearly ESQ, 200
the previous year. The decline was
due to depreciation in value and a de-
creased demand from the United
States. s.-London Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19
STEAM VERSUS MUSCLE.

The Immense Gains in Force Of the Men Of
tho Present Time.
What science and invention Is doing
for the human race was tersely and
plainly presented. Note the following
illustration:
Compare galley, vessel propelled
by oars, with the modern Atlantic
liner, and first let US assume that prime
movers are non-e1istent and that the
vessel is to be propelled galley fashion.
Take her length as some 500 feet, and
assume that place be found for as many
as 400 oars on each side, each oar work
ed by three men, or 2,4G0 men; and al
low that six men under these condi-
tions could develop work equal to one
horse power; we should have 400
horse power. Double the number Of
men and we should have S00-horse
power, with 4,S00 men at work,
and at least the same number
In reserve, II the journey is
to be carried on continuously. Con-
trast the puny result thus obtained
with the l9,500 horsepower given
forth by large prime mover of the
present day, such power requiring,
on the above mode Of calculation, Ill.,
900 men at work and III, 900 men in re-
serve; and these to be carried in q ves-
sci less than 600 feet in length. Even
If it were possible to carry this num-
Der of men in such a vessel, by no con-
ceivable means could their power be
utilized so as to impart to it a speed of
twenty knots an hour, Weighing as it
would some 10000 tons gross.
Prime motors can do what human
muscle can never accomplish. Take
railway locomotive-500 horsepower
developed in wagon which does not
occnpy fifty square yards Of space, and
that flies at the rate of sixty miles an
hour with its heavy train! How weak
and puny human muscle toward at
tanning such results!-Sir Fred -Brana-
bill to the British .AssociG ton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

a thrifty animal is the snake: 1t can al.
ways make both ends meet.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

Some Important and Many Unimportant
Measures Considerable Great Deal of
Work with Rather Little speech MAX
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

property of the late J. C. Clemson has
been printed. According to the sworn
return of the appraisers, the aggregate
value CT the estate is Sl06, l79 81, of
which S25, 900 is in real estate and the
bpi.nce oersonal property.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19


be to see you! Jacob was no more glad
to SEQ Joseph than Joseph
was to see Jacob. Every time the door
IN Heaven opens, they look to see if it
is you coming in. Joseph, once standing
in the palace, burst out crying when he
thought of Jacob-afar off. And the
Heaven of your little ones will not be
fairly begun until you get there. AL the
kindness shown them by immortals will
not make them forget you. There they
are, the radiant threngs that went OUT
from your homes!
Does not the subject of to-day take
the gloom out of the thoughts that
would otherwise be struck through with
midnight? We used to think that when
we died we would have to go afoot,
ssgging down in the mire, and the
hounds of terror might get after US, and
if we got through into Heaven at all, we
would come in torn, and wounded, and
bleeding. remember when my teeth
chartered and my knees knocked together
when 1 heard anybody talk about death;
but have come to think that the grave
will be the softest bed I ever slept in,
and the bottom Of my feet will not be
wet with the passage of the Jordan.
'sThem that sleep in Jesus will God bring
with Him."
was reading of Robert Southey, who
said he wished be could die far away
from his friends like a dog, crawling
into corner and dying unobserved.
Those were his words. Be it ours to die
or couch surrounded by loved ones, SO
that they, with Us, may hear the glad,
sweet, iubilant announcement: "The
Kings wagons are coming" Hark!
hear them now. Are they coming for
you or for me?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19
IMPORTANT REPORTS.

Among the reports We're the following:
Favorable on Senator Hoodwards bill
to restore the power of the railroad COM
missloners to Tx the rates of fIelght ard
traffic IN the State.
Untavorable on the bill to repeal the
agricultural lien law.
Favorable OF Senator Murray's bill to
restrict the ''gobbhng" or consolidation
OF railroads without Legislative author
ity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

At II m. on the 18th inst, the joint
assembly convened, in accordance with
law, to declare the vote for United
States Senator. Lieutenant Governor
Mauldin presided. The journals OF the
two houses recording the balIoting for
Senator were read by the respective
clerks, after which declarstion Of the
election of Senator NJ. G. Butler was
made b. the presiding officer, and the
Joint assembly declared adjourned.
The assembly then went into thu rs
naming elections in the order given
below. Senator Pope, in few words,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

There was msnifestly an increase OF in
terest in the House proceedings on
Thursday, when the hour approached
for the special order on the bill to accept
the Clemson bequest and establish the
separate agricultural college at Fort Hill.
Mr.. W. @. Benet of Abbeville led the
forces in favor Of the measure.
The lrst issue raised was the motion
OF Mr.. Brawley, of Charleston, to con-
tinue the bill TO the next session OF the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

COLUMBIA, S. c., December l5.-The
third week of the Session of 1888 has
been busy one. The lawmakers have
settled down to hard work, and they
have put in a good deal of it. Below is
given a synopsis OF the proceedings.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19
THE LICENSE QUESTION.

Mr.. Bradley, for the Judiciary COM
mittee, reported yesterday substitute
tor General McCrady's anti-license bill.
The substitute permits municipal cor
porations to impose licenses, but forbids
Imprisonment for non-payment Of such
licenses. It is said the friends of the
anti-license bill will accept this COM
promise.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-12-19

The bill introduced by Senator Wood
yard of Fairfield, to restore to the
Railroad Commission the power to fix
rates of carriage for passenger and
freight WAS passed and sent to the House.
The only change made is that allowing
the railroad companies affected to appeal
TO the Circuit Court for Richland coun-
tr-the rates fixed to remain OF force IN
the meantime,
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

THERE Is ore part OF the report OF
she grand jury that Is entitled to
especial atten lion, and that Is the para
graph which says the prisoners In New
CASTLE jail complain ior the want OF
someth 'ng TO do. They are now living
In . state OF enforced idieness, which
II they have long terms to serve, com
pletsly unfit than for earning an hon
est living when they are released, con-
sequently It Won d be much better for
them II they were provided with coma
kind Of work that would not interfere
with the produ)ts Of mechanics out.
side. Such course would also be Al
advantage to the taxpayers, IS tn,
prisoners oouid be made seli-suppor
ing, and relieve The county OF the ex
pense, amounting 20 thousands OF do
lars annually, wsich is nov INQUIRED
10 feed aud clolhe them. Il Ia TO b
hoped that the mex Legislature vii
provide some means 10 remedy thi
svil, and constitute the Jail true re
formAtory, IS woll as . seifsuppor.ln
institution.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL 1888
THE FACT u so many police ofi ,erl

TIE FACT oi so many polios om ,ers
being present OF each session OF Oouri
as witnesses 10 ex sting considerable
con M ant, IS II Ia an established fact
that lo man can be In two places at the
same Inns. lis also we'll kaoWn that
the police force OF this city 10 very
small, In com pArison TO the amount Of
terriioiy TO be pAtroled, and that when
men, ~no are on day duty, are In Court
their dis,rlots are left entirely unpro-
tecttd, while IL 10 scarcely TO be ex.
peeled that tbs men Who are on night
duty are able 70 attend to thAt duty
after spending the day in Court. There
are generally from ten to twenty police
at the Court, Who spend day after day
In sat ng to DO called upon to testify,
and IL has been suggested that an ordl-
nance bs enacted BY Olty Council pro
vidipR that whenever an offi ,er 10 su N.
moped 10 attend Court as witness the
Mayor shalt appolnt substltu o in hi,
place, who shall receive the offi oer'l
pay during the time he is absent from
duty, and let the Off Der, the same ..
any o.her citizen, be paid the regulal
witness fees allo wed by law, In lieu o
his sAiary. II seems that this woult
be nothing more than just, ~ the polio
are employed to guard The lives AM
properly OF our citiEsnu, and II they Ar
90 situ sted as TO be unable TO attend b
these duties, II Is nothing more thA
right that some one should be empl0ye,
70 attend 10 them and receive their pa
while they are absent II n man en-
ployCd In one OF our industrial estAt
J.. llsh 10 ents is called to Court rs q vi
ness, his pay ceases until his n
turn, and the same rule should appl
70 police officers. A change In this II
speOt woald no doubt prove benea oiI
90 the public, and mKke the Court root
. less desirable place for the ca ,ers
spend their time.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

We AGAIN urge upon every Repub-
iicsn who he, not paid his TAX for last
year, but who hAs receipt for 1886, 70
call on the collectors and pay 1t with
cut further delay, for unless this 10 at'
tended to ., once all those In arrears
will be returned rs errors at the March
term OF the Levy Court, and deprived
Of Q right to vote this year. 1t will
be too late 10 talk about this mattel
after the names are once plsced on th'
error list, conssq uently there Is no tint
for delay. The tax Is but light, and nj
one should neglect or refuse to pay II
and make him self sure to be entitled h
vote at the ensuing elections. II shouit
be remem bered that the Issues In th
coming oAm mpaign are OF vital i'm
portanoe to every American working
man, consequently ell saouid make Al
earnest effort TO become qualified TO ex
ercise the elective franchise.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

New Neckwesr. New
shades, new ideas. Such
Four, in. Hands as you don't
often come across. Otto
man, with silk flscks,specks,
and spots daintily woven in
No other house in town will
have these styles. 81 each
Chestnut street side, west OF Main Aisle
Hair Brushes at the Rour q
Counter. A chance t h a
won't repeat itself soon.
Solid foxWood Pack, with
excellent bristles, IS cents
larger, with yolidb olive. WOO
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
WANAMAAkkB
-
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, Feb. IL. 1888.
Linens are at the fore.

Linens are at the fore.
In the Chestnut street
entrance, in some Of the
windows, at the counters,
you may see them. We told
a great Linen story yester-
day. Let's rattle a b o It
amcng them a little.
In the showcases in the
entrance way: Art Embrold-
cred Towels, quite sumptuous;
they give the graceful fin.
ishing touch to the guest
chamber, We lately caught
a choice lot on the fly that
we can sell at about half.
Kensington and other pat
terms that erstwhiIe were 81,
now $275; French Damask
/ embroidered, at $I.5o tina
. were $2,5 and Irish 81 81
a that were SO.
. Just opposite a specia
: counter for Bargain Towel
Of Huck and Damask, 38xIe
\ at I3 cents, or two for ?
OF cents. A mere introductio
On u to the Towel land beyon'
u Then down the steps and
70 the left the great depar
1T IT, ment. Napkins alone
40 r., forty prices, often six sor
o. at price. Just SO Towe
be and Tablecloths and 9th
bis ais sorts of goods.
ing Linens are the dry goo
,rk of the home, the housekee
ais
m, my er's pride-our pride, tt
,,1o tine Won't weary you with a 10
i In 10 story, but we want it kno
and
lied m o S t positively that
noe,
! a.H to scanty or the full purse
'd,y ~. find a Linen counterp
rim
On here.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
WANAmRWmRy

back, so-called, in fact box
wood, 38 cents. Quality
identical, the price difference
is for size. Small brushes,
perhaps you say. Yet big
enough for practical use and
in value twice too big for
the money. You've paid us
double and t h e n bought
cheap. Here now, gone
soon.
At tbs Round Counter, centre OF the
Store,
"Whoever saw such Book
bargains beiorep' is a COM
mon remark at the counters
where the special price
Books are. N o b o d y
The like has never been, sc
liar as we know. Standard
works, well printed on gooe
paper and handsomely
bound, at the price OF trash
meanly put together! A
few prices to judge by;
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
Pabllshers' On

Book News readers have
their fingers on the pulse oI
the Book world. 1t picks
and points for them without
bias. BY the best judgment
Of the best judges it tests
the new Books. If you are
a bit bookish (aud who is
notl) it's worth something to
have such a guide at your
elbow. Sc, SOC a year. Por-
trait of Rev. II Il. Hale in
February number.
Thirteenth street entrance.
More Valentine novelties
than you are likely to see
under any other roof. The
wonder begins with what l
cent Will 90. "A cartload OF
ambitious bits, bright wi /
color and aglow with senti
ment, at that price. Ther
ION and on to the elesan
hand-painted d e signs S Oh
satin and boiling cloth.
Near Thirteenth street entrance.
Small quantity OF GlyceI
inc Soap at 10 o'clock tc
day.
l Centre of the Store.
J. JOHN WANAMAKER.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
WANAMAKER & BROWNS
Clearance Sale Of Winter Clothing,

~LEASE notice! Some OF our largest rooms are de-
- voted to these lots at Bargain Pdees An absolute
"A and important reduction Of our Winter goods
be made Our two od Our yearly
inc business crowds us Tor for goods-and the
Spring manufacturing il under way: and, next our time
apnroyed policy is to carry over goods possibly
sei The prices must be madeto sell theml The prices
Iof to day will sell them, when seen!
Gone into the Bargains to-day:
About 500 pairs of Dress Pantaoons fine qualities and
suitable TO go with Prince Albert Suits cut from 20 so and
l$7 so to 81 and IS.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

TIE Republican National Sub
Com mittee has held . session In Obi
cago 70 make ArrAns semenls for the
convention which will meet this sum
mer to uomlsAts the next President
OF the U niled 6sateS. Taere WAS con-
siderable informal talk Ia References 70
the coming candidate, and while
several names were mentioned, II
seemed to be the settled opinion thai
II James G. Blaine will accept the
nomination he will certainly be the
candidate. The platform was also inci'
dentAlly discussed and II was the
general opinion that 1t should be In
favor OF protection 10 American indus
tries, and similar to that adopted at the
convention four years ago. These s.rAwA
show which way The wind blows, and
are very sigula ,ant.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

prevent this evil again taking root 10
this oily, and 1t Is more than probable
thAs this vigilance osn be 81 well exsr-
cissd Without the aid OF . "boy deteo-
tive" o. WITH II, and possibly with
more certain results, especially In the
On 70 OF raids conducted on iniormA-
tion furnished by him.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

TIE OPINION delivered by J1dge
PAynter yesterday In the Case Of Jere'
miah r. Wood constitutes the opinion
Of the majoriiy OF the Court, and con-
seQuently 10 OF the u m )sG Importance,
rs it settles the long disputed simmer
question. H. seems to us that thers
should never have been much dju oI
about this matter, Is section "a
oi the City Charter gives Council the
power ito areot market houses and 10
provide for and regulate the markets {"
By virtue OF this authority Council en-
acted An ordipAn 20 which, among oiher
thing, provides where the markets
shall be looA,ed aud who shall do bust.
ness in them. II also says that III
shall be lawful TO, any farmer OIL
trucker to tell from his vehicle on the
sidewalks OF King street and Madison
street, on the public market days,
within the market hours prescribed by
this oIdinAnee, Slaughtered cattle, b %
sheep and calves, which were raised
and fed On The lands owned or rented
BY such seller thereof; either by the
whole quantity or in Gus pieces; which
shAll inolude lard, sausage and scrap.
pie, manufactured by such seller on hiI
sWn or rented lands, from amin NiS ie !
and raised thereon, and none others.
These are the plain words Of the 10 v
and 1. cannot DC doubted that the In
tention WAS to prescribe the sale Q
nest in the street markets 70 the thre
feet from the curb, sci apart by th
law for market purposes. THIS que
tion has now been finally settled, an
~ the duty of the clerk OF the mark,
in tho matter has now been defini ,el
laid down by the court. We have I
aoub! but he will strioily enforce Il
law.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
Special Notice About Corduroy Suit.

Three lots OF fine and very fine Boys Suits reduced
The SS SO to So So. The 81 SO to $6o co. The 5000 to
$4 so.
Custom made Shirts at half at our Furnishing Goods
Bargain Counter. Also many bargains in Shirts Hosiery
and Underwear.
We must ask you to remember the quality and reliable
make OF these good and that they all sold subject to
the usual rules of Oak Hall Money refunded if not salts
factory. You'll enjoy the prics 1t is exceptional
opportunity to make collars go about twice as far.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
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UsnnaIusssnsra. .

Wa, the usdersisn,d BSnks and BANKERS
vii pay all Prizes drawn in The Louif ara
State Lotteries which nay be presenttd o.
our oountere
j. N. OGLEsBY, Pres. Leufsinnn
National BANK
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. Btase . -
tiona1 BRnk
A. RAImWIN. Pres N. d Hnt'I mn
CARL NO MH, Pres, Union National
Rank.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

As MAY BE AZ oeoted tbs New York
Herald and other Dim icrAIio ! I0rnAls
are opposed 70 O1nyresS passing any
pension bills for the relief OF the sol.
diers who fought In defense OF the
Union. This porsion OF tue Democratic
party have tho ssms hatred toWArd
Unioa soldiers D.dAy thst they had In
1864, shen they met 10 convention and
deol >red the wT . failure, and called
On Pres d9nt l. nooln 20 end IL At once,
and allOw ssssssionism aud treason 10
triumph. Their SynpAshies were tnsu
With the 8 ush, bu' their oowArdly
hears proven ed them donning the
gray uniform and deien ling the prin-
eiples they prn1sted 10 espouss. On
the contrary hey oonented themselves
with REMAINING al home and stab binq
abe men 10 the bS'k ~ho we're rlsklnQ
kheir II yes in ds'sRse OF their country.
They stilI ooB .inue 'hs 80 ne tAotio,, an d
when old soldiers six tor that which
they are justly eDti led to resolve, de.
nounoe them Ia uumsAsured terms.
THE MANNER In which the cour
neted cu' ius is g. tho gam blera ami
policy desl e an auld, and no doub
will, he a rest inSst tive 10 the Cit!
Solicitor and ,hr Mayor 9 continue sh
war which they hSs- wsged 30 suooess
fnliy aSAlnst ten, uu'll there will no
DO . single r'Nc- n this city wher
gambling or policy Is carried on. Tb
grand Jury apfed On ssysnty-six 0
these ca SIS, and ehile there are som
OF those Sho ssrved terms In jail TO
this ofense, and soDe have reformed
shers are hers who will bear cAreiu
watching l; will GAas unoessing vIgI
lance on the pArs OF the ofiolAls |
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11

A Special and very fine
imported quality OF cloth
made into lress Suits Spar
ticular care taken with max
ing-silk liked throughout,
and fit for finest dress oc "a =.
sions. The price was $40
Cut to $50 now.
$35 Silk faced Suits at
$40 so.
$50 Worsted Dress Suits
at $22.5o.
$a5 Dress Suits al sI7 so,
Young Mems Dress Suits
cut in prize s. 10 S..
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
1909 MARKET STREE

II the rlace our Customers have been dealing
ia bargains; we want outside parties to lnoW
what WE are offering for Lent. We have
grandmulhrr's honey cakes. Z pounds for u
cts, excellent for lunch; evAporNted pears lse;
y uUcllRs 12c, ngsa finest singer knAps bs
for - VII 81 yau cant beat ig this city, lbs
hg brcserves 2Sc lbs raspberry AIN Be, slss
10 make those goods and they are pu' ap In
loaf sugar. We have the hhest II AeATonl Ia ,
what is bett'r ior Leht or cheaper for meal
than oyster maeATonil lf Jou come to me
will tell you low Ia make II We have . store
ful " bargains and a good blg store too Our
eohrcs sre Gle red In tne roas tnR;we snil sell
Fosters teas al sec, and oau'tfe exc He'd In
tn" wAv oftrAfe. WsEll In with lot OF Mid
dlet1n' 5 silver a with presents; we are o. n.
Ing II At4 c, opr customers have gone wild
over II, come on aud get some OF IN snsp be-
/ for II goes. We are selling the hntss butte
at 2sc and the hnest fresh eggs at IS Is. dos.
i CIme aud see for yourself, 1903 1, the place,
is-4t' JOHN NiER.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-11
V1lpatetDtITtB IIIRieIluAi
u oven HllT 1 hlllloa hsIAle8Il
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000
{ Isl!
Louisiana State Lottery Company

Louisiana State Lottery Company
incorporated by the Legi Stature Ia 1865,
And M ifanohIpe made . arc OF the pre- sent
state Oossplution, In 1875, ~ an over
Whslmlng popular voto.
Iss ssFand AankIe kumbeR Draw
inEs sAne psase Menshiy, and sns
a. ana QnarteFly Drawings, reg ..
IanlY every three months tAnIeh,
Jane, sepsember ana DceenserJ'
I'VE do hereby certify that We eupervis.
the ArrAngemehts for all the Monthly Ano
q uArtsrIJ Drawings Of The Louisiana
STATE Lottery Oo., and In person manage
and control the drawings themselves, and
that the same are conducted with honesty,
tAirness ana In sood faith toward all pArles,
and We authoriss the company 70 use thll
certificate, with tAe-simllos Of our signatures
AitAoned In IL Advertisements"