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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28

many tale of shipwreck and danger
was told while busy hands overhauled
for repairs the various appliances, by;
the aid of which the men OF Rockberg
forced their living from the sen. These
fsh-houses, with the boats hauled up
in front of them out Of the reach OF
the tide, although certainly not beau
tiful in themselves, added bit Of;
character to the scene, while the pict-
ure of the village as q whole was far
from tame.
Back from the cliff could be seen
ranges of small hills, on whose sides
were scattered here and there a few
stunted fir trees and cedars. These
hills, extending from the shore in to
the distant inland, formed the bound
aries of several small fertile plains,
which were generally cultivated by
hard-working, industrious men of semi
amphibious habits, who divided their
time, according to the season, between
farming and fishing.
All this, together with the pleasing
contrast between the crisp brown grass
of the hills and the dark, rich verdure
of the valleys, the occasional orchards
and elm trees, from behind whose foli-
ace farmhouse was visible here and
there-the whole backed by gray and
partially wooded hills in the far dis
tance-made q scene OF considerable
attractiveness.
Mr.. Jabez Horton had been among;
the first to make his summer residence,
amid these surroundings. After his.
death, his widow not only continued to
90 there, but found its quiet and beau
ty so congenial that her stay each
season was of longer duration than
that of any of the other summer vis-
itors.
Mrs. Horton had now reached that
time of life, just turning into the 'sere
and yellow Leaf" when the heart leans
most dependently on those upon whom
it has learned to set its affections. For
many years bereaved of husband and
children, the full wealth of her natural
ly loving disposition had been be-
slowed upon her only nephew, Arthur
Beckweth To him was given the first
place in her thoughts and affections;
but he was by DO means the only one
who had reason to cherish her love and
esteem, for the measure of her tender
sympathy and love was boundless. Of
late strong natural regard and
friendship sprang up between her and
Miss Kate Denham, young lady.
whom she had found in the city, sur
rounded by afssenee, 3 large circle Of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28
"Then he sums the whole matter up,
Miss Denham, in the following honest
expression of his sentiments:

expression OF MS SenllmSntS:
Awe know what risks all landsmen run,
From noblemen to tailors;
Then, Bill, let US thank Providence
Thai you and are sailors
s'There! you see, ladies, it is Of no
use for you to expend much of your
sympathy on sailors; they won't thank
you for it y
eff I thought you were really as
thoughtless as your levity might imply.
I would appeal to your aunt to give you
severe reprimand, said Miss Dem
ham, with an amused smile. "For my
part, can not keep from my mind to-
night the experience of q friend Of
mine who was shipwrecked in just such
a storm as this on Fisher Island, in this
very bay. Do you remember, Mrs.
Horton, a family by the name of Har-
per that used to spend the summer
months here in Rockberg years ago9"
81 do," said Beekweth, particular
~ because Mrs. Harper used to take
her little daughter Hattie and myself
to drive almost every pleasant day, for
a whole summer. Riding with any
one but Hattie Harper had no charm
for me in those days. That was the
year, Aunt Alice, that father and
mother were in Europe, and was left
with you.
you remember Hattie, then" said
Miss Denham, earnestly. "It was of
her that have been thinking. Did you
ever know that she was shipwrecked
child castaway on Fisher Island7
In all probability not, however, for
she did not know it herself in those
days. was once her most intimate
friend, and she has told me all that
sic herself knows about it. Being ac-
quainted with her at one time your
self, Mr. Beckweth, you may be inter-
ested to hear as. much Of her history as
pertains to her being shipwrecked:
''Just twenty-six years ago the 23d
of the coming December, during ter
,rible storm that lasted for several days,
the people of Rockberg saw, just be-
fore the night shut in, a large bark, in
a disabled condition, being rapidly
driven onto the outer point OF Fisher
Island The wind and tide being
against them, and the storm most
terrific one, the fishermen could render
the disabled vessel no assistance, al
though several attempts were made to
launch the surf-boats. In the early
part of the night the watchers on the
beach were assured that the Vessa bad
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28

gradually ceased. altogether; perhaps
from feeling of dread and awe at the
wildness of the night, made doubly
lonesome by the absence OF Beckweth.
The latter had gonee that morning to
the city and was not expected to re-
turn until the next day.
Had Mrs. Horton watched Miss Den
ham narrowly during this silence, she
might have seen in her countenance
signs of more than dread and lone
someness; for, surely, perplexity and
sadness were clearly written in the
features of her face, and once she
might have seen tear silently courS-
ing its way over her handsome cheek.
The old lady was busy with her own
thoughts, however, which found ex-
preston little later when Beckweth
came briskly into the room with glee-
full salutation of :: Good evening, Aunt
Alice and Miss Denham! Here l am
again! Sooner than you expected; but
the fact is, could not miss seeing this
storm down here, so hurried back. l
love stormn'
"Why! we are delighted to see you, "
said his aunt, sfor am sure this dread
full weight had already given both Kate
and myself the blues They had so
far taken possession of us as to drive
all sociability between US away. Now,
Arthur, you must cheer US up!''
"Cheer you up? Of course I will!'
he said, with laugh, as he wheeled
his easy chair to the fire and seated
himself comfortably in it. But why,
Aunt Alice, do You call this dreadful
night? A glorious night I call it; pro-
vided one is properly equipped and
prepared to meet it.
'But Arthur, just think Of the poor
sailors tonight! was thinking of
their hardship and peril when you
came in.
stThe sailors! dangers! of course I
think of them. But just listen to what
the sailor himself has to say of the
matter, aptly expressed by the master
mind of the poet:
IA strong nor westers blowing, Bill;
Hark! don't ye hear it roar now
Lord help EN-, how pities them
Unhappy folks on shore nowr'
"Then you know, Aunt Alice" he
continued, with mischievous twinkle
in his eye, chow this same old Barney
Buntline, after rehearsing to his mate
the various dangers TO which he thinks
the landsman is liable on such night
as this. while be and Bill 'on the deck
are comfortably lying says, referring
to those he calls the 'foolhardy chaps
who live in towns:'
"tPoor creatures! how they enries US,
And wishes, I've notion,
For our good lucks, in such q storm,
To be upon the ocean"
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usual occupations, while here, OF fish
ing, yachting or riding. Iwant you to
help me entertain her, for, notwith-
standing what l have said about her
apparent contentment. there are times
when I think detect in her a quiet
sadness which I can not understand"
Beckweth soon settled into the quiet
ways of his aunt's little household.
With the exception of q drive every
pleasant forenoon with his Aunt Alice,
as Mrs. Horton was called, and Miss
Denhan, one or two sails and an oc-
casional walk on the beach with Miss
Denhan, he seemed to be contented to
remain for the most part quietly about
the house. Frequently, during an
afternoon, he would entertain the
ladies with accounts of his travels. AS
the evenings began to grow sufficient:
" long to make the gathering about
the evening lamp a cheerful feature Of
the days quiet routine, Miss Denham
would entertain them with music; or,
to please Aunt Alice, she would read
aloud to them from Thackeray-the
favorite author of the old lady. The ap-
parent contentmcnt Of BecAweth with
this quiet life was rather surprise to
his aunt, who was accustomed to see
him restless and active. She was
nevertheless delighted to have him so
constantly near her, for he was excel
lent company at all times She could
not refrain, however, from speaking to
him one day about it. ''Oh! am very
glad of the opportunity for q good rest,
and to experience once more the pleas
ures of home life, however quiet, after
wandering about so long," he laugh
ingly explained to her. 1890.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28
of Deaths by Lightning.

The yearly average number of deaths
from lightning in England is twenty
three, or four and four-tenths per l0O,-
900 deaths. AS 4 general rule 1t seems
that unless persons are killed on the
spot by lightning they recover. a per
son struck by lightning is more or less
stunned, and deprived of consciousness
for time. often, no doubt, by mere
fright, in which case the effect is tram
sient; but sometimes in consequence of
q shock given to the brain, in which
caso there is certain amount of para!-
ysis of motion and sensation. The ap-
pcarances after death of bodies which
have been struck by lightning vary cS-
tremely. Sometimes they retain the
position which they occupied when
struck: while in other cases they may
be dashed to considerable distance.
Their clothes are often burnt or torn,
and have q peculiar singed smell.
Metallic substances about the body pre-
sent signs of fusion, while such as are
composed of steel become magnetic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28

Tnc aggregate value of the brewery
plants in U;,h t"rritor:; is estimated at
tjU.GOO. The number of sheep in Utah
is paced q: 100000, and the wool
product ior the list season at 100000
poun,ls. Onc OF the growing industries
of INC territory is the manufacture OF
salt. For the last Year it is estimated
that 1000 tons have been produced,
wor!;l :::3 Fer ;2l. About 1000 pounds
OF silk cocoons, averaging s. per pound,
have been raised IA Utah during the
last year. The industry IS still in its
infancy, but the outlook Is very hatters
SO
1t is now quite currently reported :; that
the deep, mysterious secret in the W. W.
son-Nlocn case is that Wilson has as
covered whether it was the "Lady OF
fne Tiger"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28
Explorers AStonished.

It happens now and tiien that an ex-
o!orsr makes 4 sensational and wholly
unexpected discovery. Several unioue
facts wit! regard TO certain tribes Of
sayas~s i,avc recently been ascertained.
Mr.. ". Montagl Kerr. 10. Instance, has
found among The Aakor:Sori tribe in
Africa, whom he is the first 10 describe,
gunpowdcr which they make them
selves for use in The iiin;-Ioc!l muskcts
which they obtain from native traders.
This tribe lives IL: from the east
coast and cutie 4 distance south of the
Zambcs river. Their "Enpowder burns
slowly, and its explosive force Is far in
fcrior to that of ours, but it answers
tkcir purpose very we'll They mix the
ctllorcSccnce of ofsai'pctc- with charcoal
which tAey make tIcm the bark OF the
mufati tree. This mixture is baked in
an car;hcn pot for several hours and
then it is pulvcrized ana spread in the
sunlight, where !! is left :ii' some time.
(: is no; at ali Likely ;i.lt tr- Nakori-
kor, ike tie Chinese, discovered the
art OF MAXIM gtnpowdcr. Their
fathers doubtless learned il from the
Portuguese CT from slaves who had
~. ". o.. 't-.o -i'e NV 800 80.
Of African tribes. but X WAS hardly to
be expected that :; wholly "knswn
tribe, hcmmcd in by tie mo-. IS of
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IL ti'c i.''.'.ia.'".o w ~. :, .,.:.,. -
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r"nnIe ,,csn These yjllaoers have advanced
s2,inSs al comfort Tbey sleep on
o.,nI.r hnds.rads instead Of on tha
aonr r,o rhnir bn,nae ,re tho Io-oost vot
tom.1 ~ sf,;,, ond ara La,,t closn
:i'ta;r ; s.re,,s arc obout fiftv Yards vide
to.,,",;r,oS ',u' m ,,vo ~. two. n;ilcs lono and
so.'i.., ,,.asr.f,,I;,. swami R.fnsc of al sorts
.,''-., ,rI ,tro,rn ;nto ,,,fS Gno-
90, ''.S"i .S,H ,,,r.,r.o nov ,ro cIevcr bnnf,
~ vac P". ~ .oitor, 80
~ ;r s''o ,r.'- ,nS,t ns,as a., 49, 80 tOr
hej ca ~ ~ ;eo .,, IN .,,a, bare ss+on.
o;,n''I "r;ne sliII 49,: 81 wood % caryers Lient
I2"n'i7 I-.,7 ,,.o,,r,t homo tw, wooden cnns
80 80 1870 ,,oa5S w,;nh ,n;Ght
ee'GsS',''' ~, -, f,,.n.,a.,, ,,rod,,ots
tea''!is W .',N:l toa '-". p
OWING 10 lhe,i soPe' ~. "oi n iii''n'n'F. 1'"'a1F
beAino inc houses oi tnls Popu,ous
LenSc trioe are ATTY Aept garaenS
and plantations OF bananas: ..,s
" hen L'cus' 1oiin C. Slslleu an s lsoiateu .t
sc'tlehent u Iao1 :nttJ o.eo:i.aile.s 80 s.S s"S
years ago he "''o "s'oiitSneI w nno
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28
A Rich Mans IVhim.

One Of San Joaquin countys rich
men was at Sacramento recently. His
S30O,0OO did not make him a bit proud;
ne walked the streets with leaky shoes
and burned coat, despite g driving
rain. \ kind-heartcd gentleman caught
sight of the old fellow rs the latter
truGecd along, and hailed him.
Come, old man." he said. "you
ouch;n't 10 be out in q storm like this
witt. shoes like yours. Come, III sc:
you 4 decent pair"
A smile played over the rich mans
face He followed.
The generous stranger bought him
boots and started him of. His heart
was moved by this instance Of the Dig
worlds coi,Incss toward the poor and
aged, and as lie watched the Old fellow
trudge away, gleefulIy cycling his new
boots and carrying his old shoes under
his arm, tho stranger wiped away :
tear
4 few days after this had happened
the stranger came to Stockton, and met
the man he had bciricnded in Sacra-
niYnto. Oh course his first glance was
Il. lie place where the new boots ought
to be, but they were not there-the
shoes had got back.
u say, old man," he remarked,
whats became of those boots?'
81 sold en-
How much?'
Two dOilars.n
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28

and the bowling of the wind and roar
of the ocean on the beach came up
from the shore to those on the cliff with
redoubled ferceneSs.
After the lamps had been lighted the
ladies drew their chairs before the
blazing fire on the hearth, and, what
was unusual with both Of them, sat with
idle hands listening to the storm with
out. Their conversation, which had
been desa4tory from the beginning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28
4 curious lawsuit is in progress in

4 curious lawsuit IS IN progress I'D
small town in Saxony. A man caught
a rat, tied small bell round its neck.
and let it go again, as he had heard
that such rat would scare every other
rat out of the house. The plan succeed
ed, and his house IN a few days was
clear of the plague. a few nights LATER
however, his neighbor's family were
nearly frightened out Of their wits by
hearing the mysterious sound OF bell IN
various parts Of the house. They came
to the conclusion that the house was
haunted, until the servant girl accident
ally heard of their neighbor's dolngs,
who now is to be fined, if he loses the
suit 5og creating nuisance. :zsssz
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28

A resident OF Rociland, Me-, has a
briarwood pipe which he found imbed-
ded in . huge block of salt at the bot
tom of one of the tanks of the old fri-
gate Sabine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28

= >'GR years, 4oUiiu AAiii-
self, in company with his fellow passen-
gers, eagerly watching the approaching
shores of his native land from the deck
of South American steamer. In due
time the steamer reached her dock, and
a day or two later Beckweth was with
his aunt at Rockberg,, on the New En-
gland coast.
Although the first summer residence
of Rockberg had been erected for near
ly thirty years, but q dozen establish
ments of similar kind had ever fol-
lowed it, This was chiefly owing to
the fact that Rockberg was situated
somewhat off the beaten line of travel,
and but few persons had as yet dis
covered its attraclveneSs. To persons
of quiet tastes and habits, such rs We're
the summer residents of the village.
there was much there to excite their
admiration as they looked about them
from the slightly location of their dwell
ings on the cliffs. Before them stretched
the ever-changing, ever restless, deep
blue ocean, on whose surface could be
seen the white sails Of the ships pass
ing in the distance to and from the far
away port to the south.
At one time, perhaps, the constantly
changing shades of light on the sails of
the yachts, coast-bound craft and the
fishing fleet that passed close in shore
would attract an observers attention :;
while another moment it would be the
long column of smoke, appearing
at first like a light cloud against the
sky, that heralded the approach Of the
inbound ocean steamer sometime be-
fore its long dark hull was visible above
the horizon.
At the foot of the cliff nestled the
little village with its white cottages,
and neatly-kept flower and vegetable
gardens. Beyond, bounded on either
side by the main road and the edge
of the beach, was the long row of fish;
houses, in which, in stormy weather,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-28
A Mystery of the Sea and the Romance
Of a Wreck.
By NEREN NEVILLE.

lCopwigAt, 1857, By The H. v. Kellogg Newspaper
CompGny.l
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-22

AS Sole Agent Tor John Wanamaker
OF Philadelphia, / am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart.
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and .ft guaranteed or no sale In
the ready made clothing department !
have full line of samples representing
the stock Of Wanamaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement, can
fit al sizes and shapes from the smallest
child to the largest man. Prices are guar.
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments-in fact, by he's Oson
guarantee you get all the benefit of per
sonal visit to the house of WanamakeT
Itself. Clerical suits made to order, and
society uniforms furnished on short no
tice at low prices. Il. o. WHITE, Agt
AT the Court House, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-22

Among diagonal stuffs drab
d'alma is revived, with its wide
ly woven twill. and there is a
great deal of rough camel
hair, and of English serge in
plain ground and stripes.
Persians enamel is coming
into general use. Samples of
it being seen in brooches, the
mounting of pocketbooks and
portfolios and ornamenting frnit
services Of silver gilt.
A brooch unusual in design
and fine in workmanship is a
flying Cupid modelled in gold
holding garland of roses. The
garland and wings of the boy
are made of small diamonds
J. B. FLOOD, will send you fin
Cobb's Gem WATERMELON of the Ice
for % cents. Leave your order at the ofe
fee corner Green and Main Street.
Black velvet ribbon bows and
ostrich feathers laid fiat onthe
brim Of the hat are stylish trim
mings for the large low crown
ed straw hats that will be worn
throughout the autumn.
III YOU want something delicious by a
Cobb's Gem WATERMELON of j ID.
FLOOD, right off the Ice.
A low crowned silk hat is the
correct thing to wear with a rid
ing habit for city and park wear
but in the country the double
vizored jocky cap of velvet or
cloth TO match the dress is worn.
The place to buy your Coal and Wood
Is at HENRY b. MYERS,
Office 80 West st
Large, low crowned black
straw hats will be worn through
out the autumn and the trim
mings are large black velvet
ribbon bows, which are plpced
on top of the crown, and ostrich
feathers which are laid flat on
the brim.
Velvet will be used the COM
ing winter for the straight, un-
draped Directorire gowns, and
may be had in all the new
plain colors, also Ill change
able surfaces Of two or three
tints and in stripes and very
large cross bars,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-22

THE MoDxL FAST LINE EAST AND YVES
DOUBLE TRAOKl JANExy CcUPIxR-


FOR ANNAPOLIS. 80. 600 A. NJ. le.lS and
40 and ESQ p. n. On Sunday. eos .. m. and
sop. m.
For Way Stations between baltimore and
washington, no. $50 and eos q. m. 12.1A 500.
500 40 and lilo d. m. On Sunday. ESQ and
eos a. M S. 500. $50 and loo p. M.
Trains leave Washington for baltimore. 800.
e3n 40. 100 $50 ESQ a. M. IL. TO- 2.35. ais,
also, 40 A4O, A8O 555. 645, 730 50. II 30 p, m
Sunday. $50 100 $50 $50 q. m. 1.30 2.25 $50
4.40 $50 SIS 8f5 S.85 1l.30 p. m.
From Annar0lis. Gao S39 laos q. m, $50 GO
n m. Sunday, at $50 a. m. and 10 y. IN.
baggage called for and checked at hotels
and residences on orders left at Ticket OfElces
NJ w. Cor. Calvert and Baltimore Streets. new
No go S. Broadway. new No. 1882 West BalTi-
more Street arid Camden Station.
w. M. CLEMENTS. G. X. LORD.
Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-22
GEO. T. MELVIN,
ATTORN EY-AT-L A w,
Cor. Main Street and Church Circle,
ANNAPOLIS. Nh.

REAL ESTATE Business speciality. Cat
alogue and list OF Farms will be issued in a
short time for extensive distribution in the
North and East and persons having farms or
other property for sale, will forward descrip
ton of same TO the above address. so that the
may be included n'the catalogue. T12.6-tf.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10
Are You Contemplating q
Trip East or West.

If so bear in mind the fact that
the Chicago and Atlantic, with it,
palatial equipment of Pullman day
coaches and luxurious sleeping
ears, offers to the Public advanta.
ges which cannot be eXcclled by
competing lines.
All class of travel have through
trains, thus avoiding the discom.
fort of changing cars at unreason.
able hours.
Information regarding rates
through baggage checks, tickets
etc. can be had from any coupon
ticket Office.
Ask for your tickets via tho
Chicago and Atlantic railroad, and
your journey will be one of com.
fort and pleasure.
F. G. DONALD, Gen. Pass. Agt
F. BLoUGHTON, Gen. Manager.