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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05
RA1NEn PoR FIFTEEN HOURS.


STAUNToN, Va, May 31.-The storm
of Tuesday in the Northwest reached
here Thursday and continued till this
morning. For fifteen consecutive hours
rain fairly poured down, accompanied
by strong wind, and much wheat has
been blown down and damaged.
AN 1NcEssANT DowNPoUR FOR 80 HOURS.
WINCHESTER, Va, May 31.--There
has been an incessant downpour of rain
for the last 80 hours. At times the
winds were very high. Many magni6-
cent wheat fields are laid flat and wheat
is materially injured. All water courses
are beyond crossing.
P1TTsBURG, Pa, May 31.-A sudden
freshet is reported in the North Fork
River, East of Johnstown, Pa, in the
Allegheny Mountains. Two-thirds of
Johnstown is said to be under water;
and railroad and telegraph lines are
washed out. 1t is said that the reser
voir above the town broke about 5
o'clock this evening and an immense
volume of water rushed down to the
city. carrying with it death and dcstruc-
ton. Houses with their occupants
were swept away, and scores, proba-
baby hundreds, of people, were
drowned There is no communication
with Johnstown, but the telegraph ope-
rator on the Pennsylvania Railroad tower
at Sang Hollow, twelve miles this side of
Johnstown, says at least seventy five
dead bodies have foated past.
The wires are all down and no trains
are running East of Blairsville Junction,
which is about twenty-five miles West OF
Johnstown. There Is no way to get to
the scene Of the disaster, and full par
ticulars can hardly be obtained tonight,
although every effort is being made to
do so. There will be DC trains through
to the East before tomorrow.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05

MARTINsBURG, W. Va, May 31.-A
tornado struck a section of country five
miles East of here yesterday afternoon
and after demolishing vast amount ot
property it passed down the Potomac
River, up-rooting trees, overturnlne
small vessels and playing havoc gen
orally with small buildings near the
banks of the stream. The storm
travelled over an area of ten miles, an6
then passed out to sea. Very few trees
were left standing along the water
front. Those that escaped were twisted
out Of shape. The house of Martin
BARREN, which stood directly in the
tornado's path, was lifted from the
ground. Two women who were in a
little frame kitchen were hurled twenty
feet and seriously injured. A barn in
which George Vogel and 0. Powell had
taken refuge was blown down and the
two men were killed. The damage to
crops was great.
FIERCE GALE ON THE GREAT LAKES.
CHICAGO, May 81 Yesterday and last
night fierce gale ragged over Lakes On
tario and Erie and portions of Lakes
Huron and Michigan. All around the
lakes vessels are reported wiad-bound
and driven ashore.
At Chicago the wind reached a We
!ocity of forty miles an hour, and a
number of vessels were forced to an
chor outside At Port Huron the white
caps were driven before gale of As
miles, and across the river at Sarnia a
fleet of big boats were bound up, afraid
to move.
The storm is moving Eastward, and
Lake Michigan will probably be free
from unusual wind to-day. AT o'clock
last night North wind was blowing at
the following ports, with the velocities
given: Chicago 40 miles, Milwaukee
~ miles, Green Bay 4S, Port Huron 4S,
Detroit IS, Toledo 35, Sandusky SO.
TERRIFIC STORM IN MARYLAND.
HAGERsTowE, Nd, May 81. "A terri
fc storm passed over the Potomac River
district of Washington County yesterday
afternoon. It seemed to follow the
course of the river, leaving destruction
in it's tracks, blowing down buildings,
trees and fences, and running growing
crops. Telegraph and telephone wires
are down, and it is impossible to obtain
particulars.
HEAVY RAIN FOLLOWED RE>sNOW.
W1NAMAc. .Ilnd., May 31.-Rain has
fallen without ceasing for forty-eight
h9'drS, and it changed to snowstorn
yesterday afternoon. There has been
nearly twenty-five inches Of rainfall
;s!a5. saad great rdama:geWill be done by floods
GREAT DAMAGE BY FROST.
GALENi, H., May 31.-A heavy whit
frost visited this section yesterda.
morning. Corn on low ground wa
blasted to sprout, and all kinds of tende.
fruits killed. The damage is very serl
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05
WILL ENGLAND FIGHT :
STARTLING REVELATIONS CONCERNING
THE SEkL FISHERY TROUBLE.

a British Naval Officer, While Under the
Influence cf Champagne, Gives Away
the Tenor Of the Orders Issued by the
Admiralty to the Commanding Officer Of
the Fleet Which Has Been Ordered to
Behring Sea.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05
Heavy RAIN FOLLOWED RX>SNGW.
SIX INCHES OF SNOW.

WABASH, Ind, May S1.-The heaviest
rainfall in years has been prevailing
throughout this region for two days.
At Benton Harbor, Mich, snow fell to
the depth of six inches. Snow is also
reported at other places.
A FIERCE NoRTHEAsTER, WITH SNOW.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, May 31.-A
Northeaster, the. hercest storm known
here for years, now prevails. Snow fell
here yesterday to the depth of about
an inch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05
4 PERFECT HURRICANE.

HARR1soNBURG, Va, May 31.-There
was great storm in this section last
night. The wind blew perfect hurrl-
cane. Wheat was blown down. treecs trees
were dpro0ted, houses unroofed and
fences laid low. The damage is great.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05
NO NEWS AT OTTAWA

NTTAwA, May 3O.-The Department
of Marine and Fisheries is yet without
any official information as to the
despatch of warships to Behring Sea
By either England or the United States.
No significance is attached BY, head
officials to the despatch of these steam
ers. At any rate that is how they,
express themselves.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05
THE REPORT DENIED IN PARLIAMENT

LONDON, May LIN the. Hoass9
Commons ~
See~;-Pa arliameA ~
Foreign Office. den1eo the req
Victoria, B. c., that three men-ofsHSz2l
IN the Pacific had been ordered to pro-
ceed to Behring Sea in June to protect
British sealing vessels from interference
nv American men of. mar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-06-05


with His right hand he poured into your lips
the wine Of his consolation, and you locked
at the empty cradle and looked at your
broken heart, and you looked at the Lords
chastisenent, and you said, even so, Fa,
ther, for so it seeneth good: in Thy sight
All. it was your first trouble. How did
you get over it, God confronted you. You
have been a better man ever since. You
have been better woman ever since. In
the lar Of the closing gate Of the sepulchel
You heard the changing Of the opening gats
Of Heaven, and you felt an irresistible
drawing heave1ward. You must have been
pures OF mind ever since that night whea
the little one for the last time put its arSns
around your neck and said, 'Good night,
papa: good night, mamma Meet me In
Eesven"
But Inust come on down to your latest
sorrow. What was lt2 Perhaps 1t was your
own sickness The child's tread on the
stair, or the tick Of the watch on the stand
disturbed you Through the long weary
DAYS YOU counted the figures in the carpet
or the flowers in the wall paper. 0, the
| weariness, the exhaustion 0, the burning
panes! Would God it We're morning, would
God it were night, were your frequent cry
But you are better, or perhaps even well
Have you thanked God to-day that you con
come out in the fresh air; that you are IL
this place to hear Gods name, and to sing
Gods praise, and inplore Gods help, and tc
ask Gods fsrgiveness9 Bless the Lord
!. who dealeth al our diseases, and redeetaeth
! our lives from destruction.
Perhaps your last sorrow was hnancla
Embarrassment congratulate some Of
pu on your lucrative professionoor occupa-
Sn, on ornate apparel, on conneoious
idence- everything you put your hands
Gems to turn to gold. But there are
rs of you who arehke theship on which
sailed, where two seas met, and you
rosen by the violence Of the waves
unadvised Endorsement, or by con
ION Of unforeseen events, or by fire, OF
or senseless panic, you have beer
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the Admiral heard of the statements
made by the officer, and at once ordered
him under arrest. Strong efforts were
made to keep the matter secret. but it
leaked out and caused great excitement.
He has communicated to the British Ad-
miralty authorities by cable.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
PABUL UNI!

PABULUM
publication of
who will find trial that will
crops, besides being Of future benefit their lands.
BONE
certainly by all
absolute folly complete high
yielding
animal io chemicals.
These considered superiority PABULUM
fertilizers and explain uniformly
follow 800 Lbs of PABILUM will yield better results than
o lbs of low goods than
the low grade Guanos sold at low prices
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
jARY CARRIAGES!
I'M A T IN G S.

Our importation of Mattings received,
embracing all the latest novelties in COL
ors and designs of all the leading makes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
REFRIGERATORS
AND
ICE CHESTS.

Those in want Of reliable Refriger-
ator would best consult their interest by
examining our line.
Over 200 different designs of MACK
NAV" Dry Air Refrigerator and Ice
Chest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
THE MACKINAW."

Cleanable with movable Aues. solid ash,
carved and ornamented, triple walled,
charcoal filled and metal lined. making
Eve walls in all, solid iron shelves and
air-tight locks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
AUCTIONEER.

YNHE undersigned offers his services as
Il Auctioneer Of Real and Personal Prop
'eriy in Montgomery and adjoining counties
Having had considerable experience enables
me TO guarantee satisfaction
TERMS MODERATE. All communica-
sions will receive prompt attention.
LUTHER NJ. BREADY,
Adamstown, Frederick county, Nd.
ian 4-y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
EOR RENT,

NOR RENT,
Il A COMFORTABLE
DWELLING HOUSE, inclxding FIRE wood
and garden, on the farm of the late james l.
shaw, situated northeast of Rockville.
For further particulars apply to
GEORGE SHAW,
apr ls-n Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-11-08
BRIARLEY HALL SEMINARY.

TNHE Fall term of this Institution will be-
Il gin on September l7th, 1889 The loca-
ton is high and healthy, near Poolesville,
Montgomery comfy, Nd. This school offers
fine educational facilities for yOnng ladies
and little girls. Thorough instruction in
music, art, English branches, the languages
and mathematics. Terms moderate
For particulars address
Mrs. W. A. GASSAWAY, Principal,
aug l6-2m Poolesville, Nd.
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The sloop Erminie is at Enoch Moore's
ship yard for repairs.
The steamer Clio left Enoch Moore's
ship yard last evening on her regular
trips
The German Sangerbund will give a
sacred concert next Sunday evening in
German Hall.
A black mare was stolen from the
stable of Mrs. F. Robinson, near New
port, on Saturday night.
Rev. H. Ashton Henry of Trinity p
f. Church, will preach at Trinity Church,
ElktOn, tomorrow evening.
The stockholders Of the Wilmington
Institute will hold their annual meeting
this evening in the library.
An adjourned meeting of the fremens'
convention will be held tomorrow night
in the Phoenix Engine House.
Letters Of administration have been
granted Mary A. Horney of Baltimore
upon the estate Of Richard Booth, late Of
this city.
William H. Berry, the colored ex turn
key Of the police station, who went
insane sometime ago, and was sent to the
almshouse, has returned to this city.
Officer Moffat last evening. seeing 8
large mastiff dog acting strangely. shot
and killed it. It belonged to John J.
Gilbride Of Fourth and Orange streets.
A meeting Of the State Board of Phar
macy win be held in this city on Wed
nesday, April II, at 1 o'clock, for the
registration and examination Of appli
| cants.
The Delaware Cadet Corps viii give al
entertainment ia the room of the vii
mington College Of Music on May 4
There will be presented vocal and instru
mental music and tableaux.
Mrs. James Shobe died at the residenc
of her husband, No. 203 West Sixtl
street, on Saturday The funeral vii
take place to morrow afternoon at
o'clock. Interment at Riverview Gene
! 4armaut
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
CHURCH NOTES.

Several new members were taken in at
Second Baptist Church yesterday.
Bethany Baptist Church choir viii give
concert on Tuesday evening April 10.
Rev. A. w. Holt Of Boston, Mass.
preached at Mt. Salem NJ. E. Church last
evening
Rev. Alexis l. DUPONT Coleman started
mission yesterday at No. 7l3 West
Front street.
Rev. John d. @. Hanna preached at
Asbury NJ. e. Church last night on
Jesus Passing By
Rev E. c. Long preached his inaugu-
raj sermon at the Green Hill Presbyterian
Church yesterday.
Rev. w. w. Taylor Of this city filled
the pulpit at St. Georges Presbyterian
Church yesterday.
James T. MuIlin will lecture on his
European trip tonight in the Brandywine
NJ. E. Church. No admission will be
charged, but a collection for certain ex-
penses will be taken up.
Services in memory Of the late Rev. J.
T. Williamson will be held in Wesley NJ.
T.. Nuufcn On DuuuhF AFTERNOON next.
Rev. ~ NJ Browne will give a sketch OF
Mr.. Williamson's life.
Rev. William P. Swartz, pastor Of
Central Presbyterian Church, preached
last evening on Peters Shadow" Hi:
text was Acts v 15 "Inasmuch as they
brought forth the sick into the streets
and laid them on beds and couches thai
at least the shadow of Peter. passing by
might overshadow some of them" Tn,
sermon was on the subtitle influence ex
erted by man upon man. through com
panionship and intimacy.
The committee from the Presbyterian
churches on organizing a colored Presby
terian church. reported progress at tn
meeting of Presbyterian ministers AM
elders in Central Church Yesterday after
noon. 1t was decided to call meeting
Of colored people, to be held in Hanove
Church on Monday evening, April 10, {
ascertain how many colored people wi
work with the proposed church
If sufficient So signify, a room will
rented and student OF Lincoln Universit
secured to conduct services.
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
SCHOOL ELECTIONS.
business of Importance Transacted-A
Town Library.

Business of Importance Transacted-A
Town Library.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
KENTON. Del, April S.-The annual
school election was held in this town on
Saturday afternoon at o'clock, to trans
act regular routine business. Mt Under
wood was made chairman and Thomas r.
Graham, secretary Of the meeting The
first motion was to appoint committee
of three to audit the accounts of the
clerk
The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed: j. W. Graham, DR. William
II. Cooper and G. p. Bailey. One of the
committee refused to proceed with the
accounts until the vouchers were pro
duced for all moneys paid out by the
clerk A report was submitted stating
an unsettled account and appointing a
day for a meeting of the committee and
clerk 10 settle unfinished business.
Mr. s. Walker. one of the board, whose
term expires at this meeting, was sue
ceeded by 5. M. Taylor by majority Of
13 votes over j. M Arthurs.
A motion was then made and carried. to
appoint the present school board COM
mittee to make the most judicious dis
posal Of James H. Hughes claim now
pending in suit for lost time last year,
while school building was being repaired
after the destruction of the cyclone.
A vote was then taken to raise $500
besides the $500 prescribed by law, with
which in addition to what is now in hand,
making about 81 , 100 20 pay off the school
| debts and run the school this year.
A movement is now on foot in the
shape Of subscription to establish q
town library in this place. If some OF
the whiskey money could be appropriated
we could run the largest library in the
United States.
The proceeds Of the concert given by
the young men of this place two weeks
ago has been placed at the head of a sub
scription list for the purpose of purchas
ing hooks and ladders for the use of th'
town in case of fire.
Quarterly conference will De held al
this appointment of the NJ. +. Churcl
next Friday morning. 10 30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
A sERsNAoE.
TO Sixty Summer Groom and school
Election Meeting.

Election Meeting.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
ELLENDALE, Del. April S.-The most
important social event Of the season is
the marriage Of Miss Maggie Smith,
daughter Of the late Chalton Smith, 10
wealthy bachelor of sixty summers, Ben
jamin Williams, on last Sunday by Rev.
George V. Brace, near Pennington The
happy couple Immediately after
the wedding went to the home and
farm recently purchased by the groom
of Charles L. Moore, Esq, Of Georgetown,
which is near here. On Tuesday evening
the people of all ages and sizes gathered
around the place and gave the newly
married couple a chivari, and the boom
of the cannon and noise Of the horse fid-
die made the night hideous.
William Smith. whe recently sold his
farm to Squire Warren, has purchased
Of N. w. Prettyman farm OF 10S acres
near Millsboro, for $500 cash.
Samuel G. Fisher as agent, sold
for the Rev. s. N. Pilchard his farm foI
81 600.
The annual school meeting which has
agitated the minds Of the people for tw,
weeks past held stormy session en- Sat
urday. II was bitter and personal fight
No political contest could equal It, Their
are two bitter factions in the distric
whose animosity knows no bounds, evel
money or bribery run rife amongst tn
bitter contestants. The whole affair grey
out Of the employment Of teacher VIII
is very obnoxious to great part of th
taxpayers, but for some unknown rea
sons the other part persist in retainin
him, until the whole affair has become
| disgraceful muddle.
Evening journal., 1889-04-08

ters. but great Is the result. The rite OF
confirmation is administered to more
than three. fourths of the Christians OF
the world. These are Episcopalian be-
cause they believe in an Episcopacy, a
direct succession of bishops.
"You who come tonight will receive
the gift Of the Holy Spirit, which will be
with YOU also at each Communion. Peo.
pie ask with i'll. concealed scorn, 'Howg
By the rift of God Himself Therefore
do hesitate to come to God, do
not suppose that the little that you
have will not be accepted by him; do not
think that these forms are merely cere-
monies. They are means which God sup
plies to our minds until we are ready to
come 70 him with our all Come to CON
firmation promising yourselves to do
what he promises you 20 do; and when
YOU are tempted, recall the blessing OF
the Master upon she lads basket Of food
and get faith believing that he will re-
main with you uBtil the end For as your
faith is so will your reward be- he says
that a man must be born again that he
must eat Of His flesh and drink Of His
blood. Do you love Him? Keep these com
mandments and God help you to KEEP
them faithful =
The sermon occupied thirtyfye min
utes in its delivery.
During the singing of the 240th hymn
the candidates fer confirmation went for
ward to the chancel The rite was ad
ministered by Bishop Coleman with the
laying on of hands to eighteen women
and two men. After the ceremony the
bishop made short address to the class
on the relation of the church Of God Il
its members, and congratulated Mr.
Henry on such a large acquisition to the
church. The singing under the leader
ship Of I. Leslie Carpenter was excellent
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

DR.. Jesse Cooley Of Trenton, N. j.,
spent yesterday in Wilmington.
J. Howard Taylor Of this city visited
West Chester, Pa, last week.
Karl Blouth Of Bavaria is visiting his
brother, Henry Blouth Of the Grand
Union Hotel.
A pension Of S. a month has been
secured by John Shute, No. ll07 East
Thirteenth street.
Miss Bertha Wallace OF Seaford. who
has been spending some time in this city,
has returned home.
Miss Gertrude Schiveler Of Philadel-
phia is visiting Miss Lily Harris, at
Third and Cedar streets.
Senator Grays private secretary,
Charles w McFee. Esq, has returned to
his law Office in Georgetown.
Mrs. Dr. Jesse Cooley Of Trenton. n.
j.. who has been visiting her mother in
this city, returned home this morning.
George NJ. Bertolette Of Allentown. Pa.
a Lehigh Valley Railroad official, was the
guest Of ex Mayor Rhoads yesterday.
Harry A. Miller, ticket agent at tn,
Delaware avenue station Of the b & o
r. R., almost severed his thumb from bis
left hand with his razor on Saturday
evening.
John A. Richardson, one Of the marin,
corps on board the Vandalia that wen
down at Samoa learned his trade in tn
Dover Delawarean Office. II is not know
whether he is lost or not.
Invitstions TO attend the reception I
be given Postmaster General Wanamake
by the Manufacturers Club of Philadel
phia, have been received by Senator Hig
gins, Henry 9. Robinson and T. N
Hopes Of this city.
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
BASE BALL MATTERS.

The Defiance defeat the Rebman Lii
brary bv score Of 80 to z on Saturday
afternoon.
The outlook for base ball is bright
enough. but would be brighter if grounds
more central could be secured.
Americus will play the Lafayette
shortly, the University of Pennsylvania
on May 4, and the WymewOods on May
10 and 80.
EVENING JOURNAL acknowledges re
ceipt of tickets from Charles A. Bamber-
ger, mana. er of the Ponies" Base Ball
Club The Ponies will play the Hastings
of the Philadelphia Trades League at the
Union street ground next Saturday,
April 10. The game will be called at
3. 80 o'clock, p. m.
Evening journal., 1889-04-08
A NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
A Large Meeting TO Examine Accounts
and Choose "A Site.


aud Choose a Site.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
CHRIsTIANA, April S.-One of the
largest and most exciting school elections
held here for years took place on Satur
day. All matters pertaining to the build
ing of new school house were discussed.
William l.. Wier moved to organize by
appointing George w. Currinder chair
man: John w. Burris was made seere-
tary James II. Smalley and A. G. .Webber
who were appointed committee to ex-
anime the accounts Of the past
year reported balance due the district
Of $521. AS. DR.. +. l.. Springer and ].
w. Burris were appointed tellers. Then
balloting for clerk for the term of three
years began, There Icing two candi-
dates in the field it made lively time.
There were fifty-two votes polled. VIII
liam l.. Wier receiving a majority Of
votes cast over his opponent, A. q.
Webber was declared elected.
J. f. J. w. Peters moved
that the cost of the new school
house should not exceed 81 1900. VIII
liam l.. Wier moved 20 amend that mo
tion by substituting $1,000 which
amendment was adopted. j. r. Vincent
moved that the present school house and
lot be sold, and better site selected.
William Wier objected to that motion
on the ground that It would incur add
tional expense. Mr. Burris, made
made speech in favor of building it on
better location: in his opinion it would
be a credit to the town. The motion was
put and carried to erect the new building
on the present Site J. II. j. W. Peters
moved to levy tax of $3.50 for the en-.
suing year. William l.. Wier moved
to amend that motion by substituting
$500, which amendment was unani
mously adopted
The following delegates were appointed
by the Presbyterian Sunday school to the
state convention: A. q. Webber. II. A.
Marshall and Mrs Southgate Alternates
Misses Irene Lohand, Rachael appleby
and d. X. Donaldson.
Mr.. Wand k and Miss Mabel Clark Of
Wilmington visited Mr. William L. Wen
| yesterday.
+. Haymayer, who is employed in VIII
mington, returned to his home yester
day.
Harry Gates and wife Of Wilmington
! spent yesterday with James Davis
Frank Levey of New Castle visited his
parents here yesterday.