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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16

Since the rain Saturday, the weather
has been quite cool. Hail fell in some parts
Of the county.
Manning and Juneville base ball clubs
played match game in town last Saturday.
Manning scored victory by 81 to Is.
The Baptist Sunday-sehool picnic to
have been at Harvins station on the Cen
tral B R.. next Saturday, is postponed un-
Ill July.
-Foresson is still on boom. A mem
ber Of the Convention told US that there
vss in that place now pawnbrokeraSe es-
tsblishment-
"A communication from Occasional
about the Floods mill picnic, and letter
about how pensions shonld be paid, are IN
avoidably crowded out this week. So also,
is all editorial matter.
The ladies' Of the Baptist church viii
give an entertainment in the Summerton
Academy next Frday night, for the benefit
of their church. They will serve ice cream,
banana cream, lemon sherbet pine apple
sherbet, and other lelicacies.
Court conTenes in this place next Mon
day, but there is little business before it.
Ne civil cases requiring jury are heard
at the May term of court. The criminal
court will probably adjourn Monday after
noon or Tuesday morning. Judge Aldich
viii preside.
The recent rains were general through
out the county. Crops are reported as look
ing fine. Gen. Green has mustered out
his forces from winter quarters, and is ad
vsncing on the King" whose subjects are
ready with shsrpened steel to raise the dus'
while they battle in the fields.
The Williamsburg county convention
last Saturday elected delegates to the State
congressional, and judicial conventions
endorsed Cleveland for president Earle 70!
encouragement, and Gilland for solicitor
recommended convention fer nominating
State officers; and adopted primary TO
county nominations.
DIR. j. N. Burgess, OF Greeleyville, ha
published Chronicles Of St. Marks Parish
Santee- circuit, and Williamsburg Town
ship, Scsth Carolina" price 81 per copy
This is valuable addition to the hteratur
- val, ,,-o-*b tI,. r,r;na o slaf
for it. Il is.a history of this section of tn
State, and nearly every family in the coan
ty viii 6nd' interesting reading ABOUT thei
ancestors. The book contains twentv-fou
chapters, and is neatly printed. DR.. Bur
CESS viii send it postpaid for 81. Ali VIII
have subscribed for the work are request
ed to send him their Subscription at once
he expects to be in Manning next week
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16
Law Blanks.

We have constantly on hand at TIE TINE
Office the following blanks:
Mortgage of Real Estate
Title TO Real Estate.
Money Bonds.
Bills of Sale.
Lien for Rent.
Lien for Advances.
Note and Mortgage.
Mortgage of Persona, Property.
Subpoena Wcits.
Subpoena Tickets.
Summons for Relief.
Trial Justice Jury Summons.
Trial Justice Witness Summons.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16
Public Lecture.

Col. J. H. Rice, State Superintendent Of
Education, will deliver an address IN the
court house next Monday evening at 81
O'Clock. This address will be q treat to our
citizens, and it is hoped that due honor
will be shown our distinguished visitor, by
giving him large audience. Don't forget
the time and tell your friends abo1tit.
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Special Notice !

All persons in any way indebted to my
husband, Joseph w Alsbrook, at the time
Of his death, are requested to at once settle
the amounts due his estate. Settlements
may be made with me. except in cases with
which I am not familiar These will be
referred to my attorney, J. DuPre Alsbrook.
Martha r. Alsbrook.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16

!Mr. D. II Bradhom has had his grist mlpu
in first class repair aud IS reer'ei'g ii every day u
the ,ceet. BE asks that he may be giuen trial.
and saus that he can give satisfaction.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16
NJ. CLINTON GALLUCHAT,
,sAcr1cEs N COURTS OF

s~PsAcrIcEs N COURTS OF
CHARLESTON and CLARENDON.
address Communications in care of Man
ming Tees.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16
Wilmington Columbia & Augusta Rail Road,

NO. 23. mo. III. fNo. 10.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
DATED APRIL 29th, 1855.
L'v Wilmgtn S05p. NJ. 1910 P. NJ. 2.4O P. NJ
1--we Marion 1116 P. NJ. l2.37 An. 5.23 P. u.
Ar Florence 1910 a. NJ. 1.20A. NJ. 6.l0P. N.
NO. 50. tNo. 5S.
Lv Florence 2. 40A.M. $40 P. u.
Ar Sumter 425AM sos P. u.
mo. 50. NO. 56.
Lv Sumter 4.25 A. NJ 942 A. NJ. 9.22 P. NJ.
Ar Columbia 6.l5A NJ 1856 A. " 1885 P. N.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
NO. 81. NO. 81. NO. 53.
Lv Columbia 11.25 P " $50. A. NJ. 5.33 P. NJ.
Ar Sumter 12.52A. N. SIP a. NJ. 6.46 P. N.
fNo. 50.
Lv Sumter 12.52A. Al. SPAN.
Ar Florence 220AM. 9.40A.M.
mo. rs. mo. &C. NO. Il.
Lv Florence 435 NJ 1880 a. NJ. $50 P. NJ.
Lv Marion 5:22 N. I'LL A.. NJ S.55 P. II.
Ar Wilmgtn S.35 a. ". 2.10P. NJ. l1.5O P. N.
*Daily. fDaily except Sunday.
Nos. IS, SO, and 66 connect at FloreD ce
with c. & D. r. R.
Nos. 81, So, Sc, and 81 are through trains
between Charleston and Columbia, viz Cen
tral Railroad.
Nos. IS and II make close connection at
Wilmington for all points North.
J. Il. KESLY, j. +. DEvlNE,
Supt Trans. Genl Sup't.
T. N. EMMERsoS, Gen1 Passenger Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16

Fqou hcreneueT had good picture of youT-
setJ, ay W. a. Recs1ing, Of Columbia, uho is
making pictures By a 7sc,c and superior process.
Hs soors IS recognized as among the cssy best
IN tbs Gd1s.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16

;lr. D. " BrodSam's grist and so.o min is
77tnniny every day, and both inFrst-class repa;r.
Lumber alooa5s on hc'ad or cut to order at short
est notice
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-05-16

-On Sunday this train will leave Char
lesion $50 A. NJ, leave Manning II. 10 4. ~,
and arrive Columbia Ito P N. Returning
will run on regular schedule.
Nos. SO and 81 connect at Columbia with
trains to and from all points on the Colum-
bia and Greenville, the Atlanta and Char
lotte Airline. and the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroads. Nos. 50 and 81 con-
meet at Lanes Fith trains to and from
(SnorcatHUO
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BEER! RICE BEER!

n
We are the sole manufacturers Of this de-
licious and healthy beverage, which. after
having been analyzea by all the eminent
chemists in Atlantis Ga, during "Prohibi-
ton" and after the most searching scrutiny
for traces of alchohol, was allowed to be sold
free of State and city license, and so also
more recently after further analyzng in Flor
ida. It fills a long felt want for a stimulant
and appetizer that is not oxicating; pleas
ant to the taste, contains nourishment and
specially suited for persons of weak and DEL
ieate constitutions. It;has the tastefof lager
beer of the finest favor; besides, to add to
its purity aod medicinal qualities, is special
" made of our celebrated world renowned
original Artesian well water. Put up in
cases of one dozen pints at 81 25 per dozen;
five dozen at 81 per dozen, and in casks Of
ten dozen each at 80 cents per dozen. Cash
must accompany each order. Copyrighted
snd patent applied for.
We have no Agents, and none genuine
unless ordered direct from
CRAMER & K ERS STEM.
PALMETTO BREwRy,
Steam Soda and Mineral Water Works.
Charleston, S. c., Z. S. A.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Courts or Consultation

In Norwaya court Of Cancellation, consisting
Of two judges, IL established Ia every ellE and
ia ever county district or settlement holding
at least twenty families or households Ihe
Judges are, BY the las, required 70 be good
men," aud must be residents OF thslF re-
speetiYe Jurisdictions They are elected ~
the people for q term Of three JsarA The
otfiee 10 considered a noa.polltieai one. aad
to elect only the beat men 10 ali II has become
a cuatotn az valid az lAH. A rule onlf mea
Of mature years, indrpsndent. and Win e1'
eellent standing in the community. are
chosen The Jurisdiction Of tho courts does
not extend beyond civil causes. Wheu a
party intends to sue another party 90 any
civil matter the aFst thing 70 DO "a TO sunnton
the adversary before the proper court 81 COO
elltAtlOn. This court hoils sessions ouee q
week Ia elties, and Ones = nouth iu couhtfy
diatTiclA Three days notice must be given
Ia the cities aud from alx days 10 eight weeks
IN the country diatrictA Lawyers are eIeiad'
ed The parties meet Ia pegsOa, II they have
lawful excuse they mar be represented b.
some of their kin OF household The pre-
siding Judge reads the summons and the
complainant states his case aud pTea-Ets what
evidence be lhluRa usceasaFf and sufficient
Then the court requests the snunlnsd party
70 make ahau1r 10 the compliant.
When both alirs have be-u heard, the
judges state what In their Judgment wnuid DO
a fair and equitable settlement " the inasIrf,
and request the parties " consider the unceE'
talnty aud great cost Of trial In most
eases the parties, after some dslibefali0u, in
the presence " The judges come 10 eonciu'
siOu that Il will be best - effect a segslsheuL
The agreement IL accorded, zach rays fss
Of twenty-five cents, and they leave the court
a. cUuelliaJrd a. friends, and With = record OI
their agreement that haa the foryr OF q hnai
untmps achablc Judgment. That IL the ead 81
the cause u the sheriff Is nos called utou q
enforce the agreement, Wbieh nay BE- doae b
the levy OF an execution. IL The parties u
not agree. tho court 81 eouciliNgi1n Ccfglhei
| to that ELECT, Aad tho complainant taAf taks
| tbs ease before ths court having puWsF 10 III
| aud determine causes - ErcAaags.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Big Fish Of the Caspian.

In the sonthezs. d Russia u The greatest sal,
lake IN the world. the Caspian 8 'a. Which has
an area Of $4,000 square miles, that Il, an
area greater than all the British IaiAndt put
together, With an addiIioull l,lspi larger
than EBgland thruHu IN extra, IL Intimately
connected with the frrah water fisheries Of
the Volga aud the TRIAL, for the ash migrate
from fresh water 70 salt zai from salt uatsr
TO fresh there as elsewhere. The great dsh
cry Of this region IL that fpr ghs sgurgroa
and ltI kindred also for the SALMON. White
salmon aud knife ish. The sturgeon family
stains 10 al enormous slEs. especially the
beluga, which sometimes measures twenty
feet 10 length aud uoght $500 pounds,
though specimens u over 1000 pounds arc
rare. The seNruga IL also a giant, but tho
other surgeons are seldom taken above siH
feet Ia length.
The number Of these giants disposed Of an.
nuAllI at Astrakhan has In some wears been
enormous, 10000 surgeons, 100, 900 brluFas.
aud millions OF the Others. No wonder that
there are complaints of the failure Of the aut,
piles, and, az ls usual where Ignorance PIE.
wallis the mischief ls attributed 70 svcvv
cause but the right. IT IL because Of tha
stesmhoais," says the mUuIk, aud forth.
with the mouIik hates the sight IL a steam.
boat But steam or no steam, the sturgeon OF
the Caspian may soon become a. rare =
curiosity as Thames salmon. AFlrakhAn, thu
principal Caspian port, IL one Of the most i'm,
pOrtant fishing stations In the world PROM
this region alone the RusaIsn revenue not,
about Gl,uOO,0l0 for fishery licensed and
during the ashlng season 5000 straurrTs
ranging 10 degree from simple labutcrs 20 Ill
Eantic capitalists, come Ia to rDuu,tr v,ifh
the regular inhabitants for the prnfts from
the hsh Industries. II hImbss,'I Journal.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

Gen. McCook secretary of the senate,
has prepared an elaborate list of United
States senators, which shows at a
glance who are old senators aud who
are new ones. Edmunds of Vermont,
Is the oldest senator in continuous
service having first come to the senate
on April >, 1906. His colleague. the
venerable Justin S Morrill, of Vermont,
comes next in the length OF service,
having commenced his first term on
March 4 1867. Think of a JUNIOR
senator from Vermont who has served
over twenty years in the senate, after
having served twelve years in the house
of representatives, and who will be 78
years of age next April. The senior
senators, Mr.. Fdmunds, never served in
the house. The third senator IN length
of service is Eli Salisbury of Delaware
who came in on March 4, 1871. and the
fourth is Matt w. Ransom OF North
Carolina, whose service began on April
"a, 1872. Of the seventy eight members
of the senate, less than score (only
nineteen) were in the senate ten years
ago. Only the four mentioned go
further back in senatorial service than
the beginning of Grants second term,
and of the others who were sworn in
on that day Marcn 4, 1S73-only three
remain in the senate Allison,
Ingalls, and Jones of Nevada.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Honesty in Business.

Mr.. A. T. Stewart once discharged a sales
man FOR telling woman that piece Of goods
would wash, when he knew that IL would not
The Dry Goods Chronicle reports similar case I:
"a clothing dealer In an interior town had oc
casion to visit the city TO purchase goods.
While he was gone, young man entered the
store to buy coat A salesman waited upon
the customer, and showed him a coat plainly
marked 81 The customer tried Il on aud said
In pleasant confidng way 4 want good
article, and can afford to pay u little more
The salesman showed him many coats aud
finally, having removed the tag, again offered
him the seYen-dOllar coat which had fitted him
at first, and said, Here "a a coat fine Rrtl
Gle, Just your it, which can sell you for si2.,
The coat was again tried on, the young man
seemed pleased, paid bis money and went
away. On the merchants return, the sales.
man, with a smile Of triumph all over his
cOuntenance, rushed up 10 him, and boastsd
OF what he had done. The merchant lopked
grave. He only said: Does any one know
who the customer Wssp a little boy had rec.
oRniZed him rs a workman Ia neehbortpp
factory, and remembered his name. The mer.
chant sent for the young man, told him Of his
modification, gave him back g. and the priv
ilege OF returning the coat II he chose, aud
then said 70 the salesman; "NOw, cir, will
pay your weeks salary, aud wish you TO 20
IL you cheat my customers you have not priu-
ciple enough not to cheat me. IL can't have
my people sell goods honestly, will 20 out Of
the business. Good day, sIr'"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Alarmt.

A IeWoier who had provided burglar.
alarm for bis store 10 Philadelphia was recent.
ly robbed Of $500 worth Of watches and
precious stones. Tho burRar.alarm had
been cut OF on the roof The burglars siald
Ia bis establishment all day SUNDAY. aud
were very deliberate aud careful in their
selections from the stock. The Iswelsr said
u was the first 10 come to the Office tbl,
morning. and "a soon a. opened the door
was ast0uIshed 10 sec scattered 90 the tabloa
piles OF empty velvet iewGlrY boxes and Tissue
paper. As soon a. I went 20 the safe sav
hsd been robbed. The big safe had bsnn
drilled and opened scientifically, aud evcrr
thing VI value In II was gone was amazed
Tor every door aud window and all the waila
ho0rs, and the ceiling Of the sAlesroom were !
network OF burglar-alarm wires connecting
With the central Office OF the American Dls,
trict company, three squares away
There IL an obvious lesson IN this lncidspt
Even rat will examine a trap until ID learns
how 10 steal away the bait without bsiny
caught. The remedy IL better tran Thi,
leWeler set his trap where II could he care.
IullI Investigated, and relying upon II To do
lend itself neglected reasonable precautiona
traps aud burglar. alarms may be inRenious
but are not intelligent. Both have ssrvsd ,
good purpose, but IL must be Remembered
That they need constant Improvement 10 kser
ahead OF tho constant cunning and atudv ~
those theY arc set for. Olherwlse A burglar.
alarm may be converted into a burglar ,,Sc.
| zImcA
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
CASTOR OH as a Panaeea.

cal prvier. Of the Confederate army relates
that hls surgeon cams 10 him one day saying
mai he had l75 men on the sickllsh MANY
IN them were believed to be playing Sick and
The Colonel aud the surgeon agreed upon
eonrse Of treatment The result showed that,
wh.t ever progress may have been made IN
,he .el.pcs Of medicine, nothing 10 more ef-
fectlye, In many cases, than certain very
simple aud old-fashioned remedy.
Next morning at iollcall had the ser
geaut. Major form the sick In double Me, ana
march them TO the DOCTORS quarters, where
bs stood ready with bucket Of castor OH 70
one hand, a tablespoon In the other aud MS
sl.eyss rolled up One hundred aud eighty
two sturdy inValds, 10 open ranks were Do
fore him, aud the solemn preparations hAu Az
traeted 40 much attention that half the bfig'
ade were present to see the fun. .
The doctor grayely approached the head Oh
sweli, Brown. what Ails you this morn
s,oh, Doctor, have such nervous head
aeheln -, ),
and with q wry face amid the shouts OF MS
comrades, Brown took 70
'Mullns. are you slekP
.Yea doctor; / haVs the plumbago.' :,
s.I,astor oil 10 the very thing for thai" SAID
the doctor, with an audible smile, and Mut
Inns ''plumbsgon Was CREASED Wlsh hsaSJ
dose. rs
"Collc. /" said Melton, feebly.
'BadIi asked the doctor.
aNot very. don't need any Of"
'.You must take this,H said the doctor,
Uunleas you are well enough TO 10 back 70
duty
.liin 20 back then,n murmuFed Melton,
looking around apprehenaiVsly.
tAdjutAnt" l said, put him on double
guard for ahammlng
Thus the issue was clearly denned, eastol
oil or double duty, and quite number Of
them accepted the latter The fua Amons
the outsiders was upEoaTlous; bad Jokes neu
thick and fast The curative propElstles OF
castor oil bordered upOa the marvellous, To-
next morning not over nifty men we're 70
ported on the sick list
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
Retrieving a Biunder at Court.

A gentleman on entering the palace
the other day, to pay visit to hia
majesty, was met by the inevitable
Sam Makai. Sam, with the agility OF
dancing master. came forward with
outstretched hand to greet the visitor.
The latter supposing Sam to be the
valet, charged him with the care Of his
hat.
"You have made an awkward blum
DER said one of the household tn the
visitor; that person (meaning SAM
sis the kings cousin"
The visitor Immediately went up r.
Sam, who was standing Ike statue Of
Indignation, and, taking his hand said
Hawaiians are the politest people
on earth; the king takes my hat one
day, and his cousin another"
sam was thoroughly satisfied with
the compliment.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
nouoDv KNOWS BUT FATHER.
III n C DoDaK.

NaA@ay Knows Of the money "a takes
10 keep the home togcthar,
Rasoszy knows ef she deb u makes,
MuAody knows father
Ncssmdys told that The boys need shoes,
ANA girls hats with feather;
NezseAy else old clio hes must choose
Neeody-only father.
Nstedy hears that the coal and wood
And Sears cot together;
Nobody eRse mast make them goeds
Eoboly-only father.
NoAoay's hand In the pocket goes
10 mzfan, wondering whether
ThersS Any end to the wants Of those
Dcpsnaent-on.y father.
Moody thinks where the money viii
TO pay the bills that gather; eoma
Nosody feels no hine and GUM.
N@h@dy ehly father.
Nosoay tries SO hard 70 lay
Up sDmething for bad weather
And INNS behind. do what he may,
NO@oay only father.
Ndhoay c0gHes from the worlds cruel
To naese dear ones who gather stnrm
.AreuAd with loving welcome warm,
Nuaeay does but father.
Eoassy knows OF the home-life pure,
Wmeehea @ger by mother.
Rhswe nest and bliss ara all secure.
MuAeay can-but fathers
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
The proud Dentist.

Mr.. O'Shea was not little indebted.
while n Madrid, to the good offices OF
that queer character, Maceehan, the
American dentist who has lived there
so long that no one remembers his
arrival, and who has been successfully
the attendant of G cry royal and notable
parsonage, and is as proud as the
Iroudest Spaniard of them all. One
day astelar offended the dentist by
telling him that he had got hold of the
wrong tooth.
So you have come here to teach me
my business?" said the Pennsylvania
II will thank you to leave the room.
Senior.
And although the suffering minister
made the most abject apologies. Macec
han made him wait "a hours before he
would condescend to resume the opera
ton.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24

And the formal I'D ress OF ''Miss
Ravenswood" had been laid aside
ELLIE" he whispered. al wish we
Guild have just such another day to-
morrow-it has been the happiest day
of my life"
I'VE shall be together" she answer
voice, and soft light in the dark eyes.
Elite 1 wish il were for lifer' he
continued in his heart-stirring voice
He had taken possession of her hand,
and now he stopped and touched it with
his lips, and raising his eyes, he saw
the expression of her face, the tender
smile about her lips. and the roses
which were blooming upon her cheeks
for him.
He had meant TO content himself
with wish, for that night. but aul
L'Estrange was creature of impulse.
He had that day made up his mind to
win Ellie, aud now he suddenly thought
that there could be no better time than
the present.
Little one, shall it bep" he asked,
letting his arm creep around her, as the
cleaning deepened, and he gallant
greys trotted noisily on, and the loud
voiced baronet galy chaffed with his
merry companion in front
But the girl did not answer him.
She had often heard OF love ut first
sight, and she was now enjoying the
sensation too deeply for words; only
she nestled more closely to his broa
shoulder. and he knew that sooner or
later he should mako her his own.
''Flfie. darling" he whispered. ~
have often simulated love, but have
now found out the reality; and does it
not seem strange thai yesterday did
not even know your Is it not passing
wonderful what love can dog"
How his voice thrilled her with its
exquisite accent and information, each
word sinking deep init her tender
heart
paul, have you never loved anyone
beforeP" she asked with a shy upward
glance.
1t was an awkward question for any
man, but more han all to one who
had been so worshiped. as Paul L.
Estrauge, by the fair sex
''Little Ellie, you only can teach me
that lesson he returned evasively.
And she was satisfied.
Then he continued:
darling, silence means consent; you
win be my little pet wife, the companion
of my life?n he said
Do you really want me?" she asked
wistiully. ''Yours is such bright ex-
istpnce that it would seem as though
you cannot need anything more to make
it complete. F."
FRO BE Continued
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-03-24
A Difference in Parents.

A Prospect avenue father was read
ing aloud from the paper at breakfast
the other morning about the musical
prodigy, Josef Hofmann. When he
had finished he remarked to his little
daughter, who was demurely eating
her hash and iohnny-cake: There.
Ethel, that boy is bright boy. Now
why are you not as brilliant as hep"
Why, ought not to be" said Ethel.
"Ought not to be? Pray why not?"
asked her father. swell, in the first
place" said the little girl with an air
of much seriousness, ''that boy proba-
bly, had intelligent parents" The father
did not pursue the subject further. =
Buffalo Courier.