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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1888-03-07

ground floor, eight stories below: About
sixtv men were at work on the building.
One was killed, dozen more OF less IN.
jured, two of whom may die: The hotel
was damaged to the amount OF S50,OcO.
On yesterday, about six miles from Alb.
beville, negro about 81 years old. named
Jas. Wharton, shot small negro boy II
years old, named Nathan McClinton. The
ball went in at the right shoulder. but it
has not been found yet By the attending
physician. The doctor considers the
wound mortal. There was no apparent
cause for the shooting. A warrant has
been issued, and it is that Wharton will be
arrested this evening.
Around Mount Vernon. H., the weather
continues extremely cold. The homeless
have suffered greatly dnring the past forty
eight hours. The finance committee mas
issued card to the general public. stating
that all subscriptions received will be de-
voted to the purchase of building material,
household furniture and other articles
necessary to provide the destitute and needy
with shelter. Up to date the committee
has received a sufficient quantity of clothes
and food to supply all demands.
. While it has been wel-known fact that
Western farmers are loaded down with
mortgages, the extent Of their obligations
was not understood until an investigation
was initiated by the department of agricul-
ture. The mortgages resting on the farm
ers of ten Western States aggregate, it ap-
pears, SS,4s2, 100000. Ohio leading the
list with an aggregate of $701 100000. In
Michigan one-half of the farms are mort
gagged, the aggregate debt secured by
| mortgages being $3.50, 100000. A striking
| fact of the siruation is that the annual net
| earnings on the capital invested in farms in
the United States is butt or > per cent,
while the mortgages in question command
| . to 8 per cent The insurance companies
| of Hartford, Conn, own $70,0OO,O00 of
Western farm mortgages, and the loan
companies of Boston hold them to- the
| amount of SIG, ,000, 900.
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A REMARKABLE LETTER.
Down Two Years With Rheunatism'
and Now Entirely Well.

have been troubled with rheumatism Tor
two years; had gotten go I could scarcely walk,
and was in pain nearly all Of time. Atnight
I could not sleep for the excruciating Pain.
The bone in one of my legs was very much en-
larged, and feared amputation would be ne
cessary. After trying many different patent
medicines claiming TO cure rheumatism ana
other complaints l WAS almost discouraged
until about two weeks ago, when had to give
ND business. Mr.. w. ]. Willingham, OF your
city, hearing Of my complaint, advised the use
of your medicine and assured me of his conti-
dence in 1t as cure for rheumatism. 1atonce
purchased bottle, hoping it might possibly
relieve me, but not having much faith IN 1t or
ANYTHING else; but, thank God, am very much
relieved, and / firmly believe will get en-
tirely well! The swelling has gone down and
I am in no pain whatever. Am at work again,
and have been for several days. Can run up
and down the stairway in factory as nimbiy as
ever. I thank you for this earthly salvation to
me. Iwrite without your solicitation, or any
knowledge of you, except through your medi-
,ine. write because feel grateful for what
has been done for me.
am yours, very truly, W. A. MOORE,
Foreman for Willingham Lumber Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
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President Cleveland in Charleston.

The presence of the President of the
United States in Charleston yesterday was
not the first time in the history of this city
that so distinguished an official has been
here. Several Presidents of the United
States have been here since the days of the
colony, and besidents, many men of note
in the various departments of life; hence
the community was not exceptionally
stirred by President Cleveland's very brief
consideration of our municipality. This city
never forgets terselfin the matter of good
manners, and, as was her duty, if not her
pleasure, received the chief magistrate as
became them as sensible people. There
was no noisy demonstration, although the
streets were filed with curious people
The military and prominent citizens met
him, and, under military and civic escort,
he was ridden through the city, which was
marked with bunting and legends of good
will along the route of the drive. The re-
ception was very conservative evidence
of tfe peoples respect for the head of the
nation.
Mr.. Cleveland is short, thick.set man
of uninviting appearance when standing.
His broad, open face and massive head
GfluCS LII CudldCIS1- 111S SCCOSu1tlou VI
the courtesies shown him along the streets,
and when from the platform of the car he
interchanged adieus, was respectful, but
not demonstrative.
His wife charmed everybody, although
not very handsome lady. She is tall,
with a somewhat shaded complexion, but
she has q face which she constantly
wreathed in the most irresistible smiles.
Her habit was tasteful, and her manners
elastic and democratic. She is evidently a
lovely woman. Just as the cars were
moving out of the depot, a gentleman pre-
sented her, as she stood OF the platform,
with choice flower She stopped before
the President could reach it, and took it
from the gallant giver's hand with grace
very bewitching.
In few minutes the Presidential party
were on their way to Washington, to for
get perhaps, in the demands of high official
and social life, the incidental trip to Charles
ton.-Sunday Dispatch.
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Where General Sheridan was Born.

The Chicago Times thinks the following
telegrams appear to explain themselves:
.CoUNTy CAvAN, PARISH kILINBRAN,
Ireland, February 17.-Philip II. Sheridan
was born in this county, near the town of
Virginia There is no doubt about this.
Mr.. Patrick R. Sheridan, his uncle, remem-
bers the event well.
SOMERSET, O., February 17.-General
Sheridan's mother, who lives here, says
Phil was born in Somerset. She IS sure
she is not mistaken about this.
HoNoLULU, Sandwich Islands, February
17.-General Sheridan's aunt, Mrs. Cristy,
who came here with Captain Cook, says
the general was born in Wrtk, Wales. She
was present at the time, and knows what
she is talking about.
LONDON, England, February ITALIAN
Ouartermain, a half-brother of General
Sheridan, says he remembers well when
Phil was born. He is very sure it was just
before his first journey to King Solomon's
mines. Mr.. Quartermain is willing to make
affidavit that General Sheridan was born in
kukuanaland
ATLANTA, Ga. February 17-Joel
Chandler Harris says he and Henry W.
Grady are positive that General Phil Sher-
idan was born on the Piedmont fair
grounds, near this city. Mr.. Harris says
he remembers it particularly by the circum-
stance that Mrs Sheridan, the generals
mother, was at the time visiting friends in
New York State.
ST. PAUL, MINI, February 17.-Frshk
A. Carrie, of the Pioneer Press, says Gen
eral Sheridan was born in the ice palace in
this city. Mr.. Carle is sure he cannot be
mistaken, because, as he says, when he
called on the illustrious soldier soon after
his birth, he noticed particularly that he
did not wear his shoulder straps, and spoke
to him about it.
WASHINGTON, February 17.-General
Sheridan says he was born in Albany, New
York
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RIVERS AND HARBORs.
Capt. w. H. Bixby Recommends Certain sums
that can be Probably Expended During the
Coming Year-Let the Claims Flow In.
WILMINGTON, n. c., Feb. Is,

WILMINGTON, n. c., Feb. Is, 1883.
Editor RECORD, Columbia, S. G..
SIR: l have lately seen it stated IN the
papers that the North and South Carolina
delegations were not ready to present their
claims to the River and Harbor Committee
because they had not as yet received copies
of the reports of the engineer in charge OF
these works.
For fear that there may be some misun-
derstanding in the matter, | wish to say
that my final reports on the surveys OF
Lockwoods Folly and Lumber rivers, n.
c., Little Pedee and Alligator rivers, Clark S
and AIingo creeks, S. C., were forwarded
to Washington by me on the 5th September,
1887; final reports on the surveys of 1ad-
kin and Catawba rivers n. c., were for
warded in January, 1888, and annual re,
ports on all other rivers and harbors in my
district in August, 1887.
As these full reports consist OF about 37O
pages of typewriter Fools-cap manuscript,
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lrncle Sam.n Balance Sheet.

The debt statement just issued shows the
decrease of the public debt during the
month of February to be $1756. 1866. g.;
decrease of debt since June 80, 1887, $76,-
974, 022 30; cash in treasury, $572, $780,
9S934 gold certificates outstanding, 500,
697,913; silver certificates outstanding
$1s4, ,452, $50; certificates of deposits out
standing, $11, 900; legal tenders out
standing, S346, 6Sl, ,016; fractional currency,
(not including amount estimated as lost or
destroyed,) $6.941, ,S25.l2;; total interest
bearing debt, s., 1,041 ,614, ,052; total debt of
all classes, $1,700, 755, 1864 Total debt,
less available cash items and less net cash
in the treasury, $1,202, Asa, 714.S2.
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Judges Drawing s:raws.

Shocking as it may seen, the judges of
the supreme court Of Florida not only
gamble, but they some times put up the
office of chief justice as stake. in fact,
the constitution Of the State requires them
to do it. This is what the Tallahassean
says: 'The idea of three learned and dig
nifed supreme court judges drawing straws
to determine which shall exercise the func-
tions of chief justice is so ridiculous, uu-
dignifed, and absolutely foreign to every
principle Of intelligent and civilized govern
ment that we can hardly realize that the
constitution of the fairest Statein the Union
contains clause making such spectacle
necessary. The member who introduced
this clause into our constitution ought to
60 off and bump his head against post
for solid hour every morning during the
remainder of his natural life.
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Mr.. Corcoran's Will.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February o.
The will of the late ". ". Corcoran was
offered for probate at noon to-day. The
greater portion Of the estate, which is
valued at S3,O00,000, is bequeathed to
his three grandchildren-George P,
Louise NJ. and VIM. G. Eustis, to be held
in trust for them for ten years. Several
legacies of 1000 and $1,000 are LETT to
other relations, and similar amounts to
various orphan asylums in the District.
The sum Of 500, 900 is to the Coreoran
Art Gallery, the will stating that 81, ,500,-
900 had already been given to that in
stitutioh. Fifty thousand dollars is left
to the Louise Home, S500,0O0 having
already been devoted to it.
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SOME FACTS ABOUT ADVERTISING.
There is Great Art in Knowing Ho" TO
Advertise Judiciously.

There is Great Art in Knowing Ho" to
Advertise Judiciously.
We are gratifed to observe that the
Secretary of the Navy applies Just busl-
ness principles to the dealings OF his de-
partment with the newspapers In the
matter of advertisements. The issue IN
vol7ed was very simple one, but 1t
actually called ruling by the Secretary
himself, and as it is an issue which not
infrequently arises between newspapers
and their patrons, it is worthy OF notlce.
MIR. Whitney has decided that where
official advertisements are published e9-
actly in accordance with the copy that is
furnished by the department, the news
papers shall be entitled to pay for all
space and lines used at their sworn rates.
The decision arose from a controversy
with the Second Comptroller, who has
heretofore held that pay should not be
allowed for lines and spacing which he
held to be unnecessary.
There is great art in advertising, and
he will be most successful in the use OF
the newspapers who applies the best
rules to the art. OF course the man who
uses space generously Will reap bis re-
ward in greater measure than he who
confines himself to a line or two poorly
expressed and hid away in the many
columns of the average daily. But even
small advertisement can be made very
attractiAe if the advertiser will take the
time and pains to make it so. And it
not seslom occurs that an advertisement
which brings no results would have been
very satisfactory had it been attrachvely
written and properly displayed: But all
advertisers should remember that space
costs, because it is the newspapers capi-
tai, Just as the individual who enters q
store must bear in mind that the cost
of three yards of silk is exactly three
times as much as the cost of one yard.
The application is easy.
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4 Massacre in Texas.

CHICAGO, March IA dispatch from
Houston, Texas, says: The full particulars
of the massacre of negroes at Spanish Camp
have not yet been obtained. The latest re-
port is that seven were killed and one Sc
verely wounded. The cabin was ap-
preached while the inmates were asleep
and kerosene oil poured around the bed
ding and then fired simultaneously. The
numbering began as the half sleeping ne
groes rushed from the burning house
Five were killed as they rushed out and
two were shot in the house and their bodies
cremated. Only one escaped, and he was
severely wounded.
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CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE,

The current session of this Institute
closes January 2lst, 1888, when the
Spring Session begins, which ends June
9Th, 1883.
The present session is one of the most
prosperous in the history of the Insti-
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
where in the South. The first of January
is very convenient time for entering.
Pupils are charged only from date Of
entrance.
Rev. WIN. r. ATKINSON,
Principal.
Charlotte, n. @.
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GOOD EXPERIMENT.
MERIDIAN, MISS, July Il, 1887.

For number Of years have suffered un-
told agony from the effects of blood poison. I
had my case treated by several prominent ply
scians, but received but little, if any relief.
resorted to all sorts of patent medicines, spend
ing large amount Of money, but yet getting
no better Ny attention was attracted by the
cures said to bave been affected by B. B. B.,
and commenced taking it merely as an ex-
pertinent having but little raith in the results.
To nv utter surprise soon commenced to i'm
prove, and deem myself to-day well and
hearty PERSONAL owing to the excellent qua
lities of B. B. B. cannot commend tito highly
to those suffering from blood poison.
J. o. GIBSON,
Trainman II. s. 0. R. R.
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A PREACHER CURED OF DYsPEPsIR.

M1ccosUKEE, Fla, Leon Co., July 20,
1861 have been sufferer from indi-
gestion and dyspepsia for long time,
and hare tried many remedies, but until
I was induced by my friends to try your
B. B. B. received no relief, but since
using it have found more relief and COM
fort than from any other treatment I
have used. Hoping you will forward to
my address your little 32-page book for
prescription also evidence of cures.
Send at earliest date. Rev RoB'T C.
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THE WORLD CHALLENGED!

To produce anything approach celebrated Blood Remedy
Of value and advantages
consists remedies known to the
equad
It's beneficial results can be M sooner han by the
We willing for B stand on its own ne5 @ and @ as our words
following voluntary lh eloquent
neghbor remedy blood Here certificates
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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 s2lO 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. G.
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The New York Senate committee inves-
tigating trusts has notified the Standard
Oil Company that the committee would
expect to examine their books, and Sena-
tors Arnold and Linson were appointed a
ub-committee to examine the books. Col.
Bliss and Gen. Roger A. Pryor, counsel
for the committee, declined 10 assist in ex-
amining the books.
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Irany one should doubt as to my being cured,
or as to my statements, I refer them to the
firm am with, and have been with for many
years: or Mr. Philip Young, Chattanooga; Mr..
Hamilton, foreman of carpentry with W. L. s
Co., Chattanooga; DR.. Acre, Of Chattanooga;
Mr.. Hugh Whisesides, Chattanooga Mr. Phil.
Hartman, shipping clerk for W. L. Co.; F. B.
Cheek, Chattanooga; Mrs. Cooper, Chattanooga
and one hundred others in factory and in city.
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BLOOD TAINT FROM BIRTH.
ROCKVILLE, IND, January 25, 1887

ROCKVILLE, IND, January 25, 1887.
shall ever praise the day when you gentle
men were born and shall bless the day that
your medicine was known to me. had blood
poison from birth, and 80 much so that all the
doctocs Of my town said would be crippled
for life They said ! would loose my lower
limb. I could not stand in nay class to recite
my lessons and eleven bottles Of your Balm
cured me sound and well. You can use my
name as you see fit. In my case, there were
knots on my shinboDes as large as hens egg.
Yours.
MIRTLH N. TANNER.
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IT GIVES SATISFACTION.

ORLANDO, Fla, June LIST, 1887.
We have been selling Botanic Blood
Balm ever since it first came before the
public. We sell more of it than any
other blood purifier in the market, and
it gives perfect satisfaction.
J. II. MEGGs & Co.,
Retail and Wholesale Dealers in Bo-
tanic Blood Balm.
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AFTER TWENTY YEARS.

BALTIMORE. April %. 1SST.-For over twenty
years | have been troubled with liberated
bowels and bleeding plies. and grew very weak
and thin from constant loss OF blood. have
used four bottles of I3. B. b., and have gained
Is pounds in weight, and feel better in general
health than have for ten years. recommend
your b. B. b. as the best medicine have ever
used, and owe my Improvement to the use of
Botanic Blood Balm.
ECGENIUs A. SMITH.
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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.
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AN OLD MAN RESTORED.

DAWSON. GA, June 80, lSS7.-Bcing an old
man and suffering from general debility and
Of the joints Of the shoulders, I
found difficulty in attending to my business,
that Of q lawyer, until bought and used bot
ties Of b. b. B., Botanic Blood Balm, Of Mr.. T.
C. Jones, of J. r. Irwin s. Son, and my general
health is improved, and the rheumatism left
me, believe it to be q good medicine.
J. II. LANG
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Blood Poons Scroa,
Rheumatism
copy illustrated Book Wonders filed with the most
and before known Address,
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The more heated the discussion between
friends the cooler their subsequent rela-
tons.
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Annual Statement.

Abstract of the tenth annual statement
of the condition OF the Valley Mutual
Life Association of Virginia for the year
ending December 81, 1887, as fled with
the Comptrol Her General:
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BLOOD BALM COMPANY, ATLANTA, Ga.
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 a 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.
WE. LESTER,
Superintendent.
THORNWELL MoMASTER,
Business Manager.
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ALEX. 81. q. STUART,

Active and reliable agents wanted in
every town and county in South Carroll
ma to canvass for the Valley Mutual. To
the right parties liberal contracts will be
offered. Address, with references,
LEE HAGooD,. Manager,
Columbia, S. G.
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Ground hogs-Western land ,grabbers.
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Nelo Works.

Lockwood's Folly river, n. G.
Lumber river, n. G.
Little Pedee river, S. c..
Yadkin river, from South Carolina line u
the Narrows, n. G.
Clark's creek, S. G.
Mingo creek, S. c;
Alligator river and other waters conneS'
ine Santee river and Bulls bay, 5. e.
Catawba river. n. G.
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Aggregate Receipts in 1887, 1884, 1862 "a

In closing this Report, I cannot for
bear from rendering to the Board my
congratulations on the prosperous con-
dition of the Association. The recent
improvements which have been made, in
our system of management have alimi-
mated several elements of hazard, and
removed many causes OF complaint on
the part Of our poIcy-hojders. I am
persuaded that when they have been
subjected to practical test, the result
will be to establish on a still frmer basis
our claims to public confidence and
patronage.
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