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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
WATER FOR FUEL.
An Alleged Invention Designed to Revo-
tionize Everything.

| An Alleged Invention Designed to Revo
tionize Everything.
What appears to be an important in.
ventlon has recently been made public
in Phillips, Wis. 1t Is no less than the
practical and cheap use of water as fuel
The appliance consists of nothing but q
| piece of gas pipe from two inches to SIX
inches in diameter, as may be desired
| and of convenient length TO fit cook
stove OF a parlor or other heater, with
short legs or stable support to keep ii
in position. This is placed in the stove
with one end slightly projecting, tc
which is attached vessel Of water with
stop cock conduit from the water vessel
into the pipe.
Before reaching. the steam chamber
the water passes through the important
part of the invention, the part that con-
stituteS or contains the great discovery.
By means of it the water may pass into
the steam chamber, while the steam can
not pass out. The part of the pipe con-
tainlng the steam chamber is within the
stove. although small part may be
without if desired. TO this the heat of
moderate wood or coal fire is applied,
so as to heat the steam to high tenn
perature, say 800 degrees or nearly 400
when it passes out of small orifce i'm
mediately into the midst Of bed of
Goals or fame. from burning wood or
coal, when it is at once raised to the re-
quired temperature, 400 degrees or
more, to be Immediately decomposed
into its gascs-oXygcn and hydrogen
which instantly become flame.
Only a moderate summer fire Of wood
or coal will be required the coldest day
in winter, the gaseous flame furnishing
the balance of the heat needed in the
coldest room. The capacity for reducing
heat may be regulated to suit require
mentS.
When it is known that hydrogen
flame yields heat in burning five times
greater than carbon, or abost 1000 de-
grees to $500 degrees, one may form
some idea of the capacity of this little
contrivance for producing heat.
BY increasing the temperature of the
gaspipe to about 400 degrees, the yapor
may be decomposed into its gases before
exit from the pipe, and in such cases it
is emitted in jet of blue flame. lu either
case the oxyhydrogen flame is easily
produced and with {. very small con-
sumption of fuel.-Light, Heat and
P0lcey.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17

street, Gloversyille, were partly carried
away. Two iron bridges on the Centra
and the Fonda, Johnstown aud GloTers
vile Railroad at Fonda are gone.
The pecuniary loss will not be so very
great. The railroad and street bridges
in Johnstown were large frst-claSs
structures. The Ferry street bridge con-
sisted of an arch spanning the entire
width of stream. 1t was upon one OF
the plank walls that the people were
standing when the arch was carried
away.
Schriever's large mill is entirely
wrecked and will entail loss of about
SO, 900.
There are several small buildings in
the village which are partially ruined,
their foundations being undermined.
Many of the bridges on the country
roads along the valley are gone, and
some fields Of grain are partially covered
with water.
The loss of property at Gloversville
will probably be covered by $4,000. 1t
is quite likely that, including the loss of
the bridges in the Mohawk Valley at
Fonda, $4,000 will cover the damage
wrought by yesterdays storm.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
Hydrophobia from a Cat Bite.

A little three-ycar-old son of Mr.. P.
II. Walsh, time-keeper IN the shops, was
bitten on the cheek by cat several
weeks ago. The wound was cauterized
and healed over, and no further notice
was taken of it. About week ago Mrs.
Walsh and her children left home for a
visit to Wilmington and Beaufort, N.
C. On Tuesday last Mr.. Walsh received
telegram informing him that his little
son was in Wilmington very i'll, having
been attacked with hydrophobia. He
went down forthwith, but the sad news
reached here yesterday morning that
the child had died the night before in
great agony. The remains came on last
night, and will be buried here to-day
Farmers Friend, Florence.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
CAPTAIN DAwsoN's EARLY LIFE
It is Admitted in Charleston that His
Name Was Reeks.
(heW York S,ul.)

The letter printed in an out-of. town
paper over the signature of Zone Who
Knows" and since copied extensively,
stating that DR.. Cronin had brother,
an Englishman, who was known as
Father Reeks and was a priest in St.
Georges Cathedral, London, is declared
by Clan Gael friends of DR.. Cronln to
be another attempt to blacken his char
acter. The object of the letter, they
say; is to strengthen the supposition that
DR.. Cronin was an English spy.
DR.. Reeks is we'll known in England
as writer on church subjects as well as
priest, and in the last edition of the
Month appeared an article under his
name entitled 1.-The Catholic Hero" II
was. declared yesterday that Reeks is
his true naIe, ard that he was an own
brother to Captain Dawson, who was
shot in Charleston by Mellow, Dawson's
real name h; wing been Reeks.
CHARLESTON, July THE publication
in the S,t,a on Saturday of the rumor
concerning Father Reeks of ST. Georges
Cathedral, Lordon, and DR.. Cronin,
and their alleged relation to the late
Captain F. W. Dawson, created quite a
sensation here 1t was known only
among Captain DawSon's intimate
friends that his real name was ReekS,
and that he had a brother in the priest
hood in London. Father Reeks visited
this city some years ago, and was init
mate with Captain Dawson, although it
was not generally known that the two
were brothers.
An intimate friend of the dead editor
said to-day that Captain Dawson got his
name from an uncle, Admiral Dawson.
who adopted him in his boyhood, and
educated him, intending to provide for
him. The Admiral, however, died be-
fore the necessary papers had been
drawn out, and young Rceks, or Daw-
son. was left to make his own way in
life. He had left the parental roof of
his own volition, and refused to return
to bis parents or to reasSum2 his name.
Just at that time the war between the
States commenced, and young ReckS,
still bearing the name of Dawson, en-
barked on a blockader and came to the
Confederate States, where his career is
well known.
The story that Dr. Cronin is in any
way related to the Reeks family is not
credited here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
WHAT A LUXURIOUS PRESIDENT.
Brother Harrison Scratches His Back
Artifcially.

A@elSA
Artifcially.
Mr.. Harrison has an article of furniture
of which he is very proud, and which is
always to be found on his table in his Ii
brary. 1t is one of those contriyanceS
with peculiarly shaped handle used for
scratching the back in places inaceessi-
Bile to the hand. He received it as a
present from young lady in Indiana,
polls.
Mr.. Harrison is very weak on the sub
ject Of back scratching. This is well
known in Indianapolis. He would
frequently, while talking to friend or
client in his little Office out there, in
terrupt the conversation by getting out
and requesting the one with whom he
was talking to scratch his back. From
this he got great deal Of enjoyment;
as much, perhaps, as Sandy did while
going through the operation, which
always brought forth from him the ad-
iuratia: "God bless the Duke of
Argyle"
Mr. Harrison's back scratcher has an
ivory handle. he uses it when no
member of his family or no close friend
is near to run his finger nails over just
the spot that yearns for sensation of
titilIatlon. Otherwise he prefers to
have the scratching done by hand.
If any gentleman who bankers greatly
for an office will so far overcome his
natural trepidation as to boldly 30 up
and and scratch gently and soothingly
Mr.. Harrison's back he may consider
himself as put on the pay roll.--C7ere-
land Plum Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
Suicide of a Maryland Veteran.

BALTIMORE, July 11.-Colonel William
P. ZelllnScr, formerly commander of
the Fifth Regiment, NJ. \. G., SHOT him
self fatally at 2:}0 o'clock this afternoon
at his home in this city. The cause is
unknown. lie served in the Confederate
army during the war and achieved a
reputation for distinguished gallantry.
He commanded the Fifth Regiment dur
ing the great railroad riots in 1877, and
his resolute bravery and good Judgment
on that occasion gained him great
credit. He retired from the regiment
several years ago, but recently accepted
the command Of Company E.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
BELZ'S FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Attacked By a Gang Of Masked Men,
He Cuts One and Gets Away.

APPLETON, Wis, July 10.-Albert
Belz, a boatman, residing on the bank
OF the Fox River, in the lower part of
the cily of Appleton, was attacked about
midnight Sunday night bysmasked men,
and only escaped after hard fight, in
which at least one assailant was saYagely
cut with a knife.
1t has been popularity reported that
several weeks ago Belz cruelty beat and
ruistreated his wife so that she was
forced twice to leave him, but each time
returned on bis promises of reform.
On thenight mentioned Belz was lying
on the river bank, half asleep, waiting
for some late roT-boats to come in,
when he was awakened by the presence
before him of q dozen or fifteen men,
one holding rope. The features of all
were concealed by masks fastened within
their hat brims One seized him by the
collar. jerked him to his feet and at
tempted to throw the rope over his head
and lead HIM to 4 tree near by.
Belz, now thoroughly awake, fought
desperately, Catching the moose in his
lcclu 50 liltlL IL COuIu iOG OC puG OFCI
his head. Three times Belz was borne
to the ground by his assailants, but
each time he rose again, all the while
endeavoring to reach the river and
throw himself in. Being a strong man
and nerved with the frenzy of despair,
he tore away from all but one, and to-
getber they rolled down the bank almost
into the water.
Having but one man to fight, Belz Sue
cceded in drawing large pocket knife,
with which he stabbed his assailant in
the wrist, shoulder and groin, rendering
him helpless. Then he jumped into a
boat and made his way across the river.
The wounded man, carried away by his
companions, was bleeding so profusely
that the trail was easily followed to a
house several blocks away.
A physician was summoned who pro-
nounced the wounds very serious. The
mans name is John Mailor. He re-
fuses to confess the names OF the rest of
the gang. He says they meant to make
an example of Bclz. No arrests have
yet been made, bit the authorities are
working diligently on the case.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
Violent Cloud-Burst in New Mexico.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, July 11.-Wcd-
nesday night cloud-burst occurred on
the Santa Fe road few miles above this
CITY, and all trains from the North,
South and West are delayed. The tracks
for several miles are washed away and
two bridges are gone. 1t was the most
violent cloud burst that has ever occurred
in New Mexico, even steel rails being
twisted into all kinds of shapes. Just
before the burst occurred a violent storm
ragged in the mountains and rain de-
sceuded in torrents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
coudemu;ne the Clan.na.Gacl.

LONDON, July ia dispatch from
Rome to the tS!antla11l says: Archbishop
Fchan of Chicago, having made 4 long
report to the Vatican through Cardinal
Simioni on the criminal acts Of the Clan
na-Gael, The Pope has given Instructions
that authority be granted the Arch
bishop to take whatever measures he
may deem opportu lie to dc2larc the
Clan-na- Gael in opposition to The
Church.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
Fire at Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, N. c., July 10.-The
planning mill and sash and blind factory
of Parsley & Wagons were destroyed by
fire this morning at 3 o'clock. Two saw
mills were saved. The loss is from SIC, 900
to s15, 900; partially covered by insur-
ance. The schooner Vrooman, lying at
the wharf loading with lumber, was
burned. The total loss is about $50, 900.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
A STORY FOR WIVES.
It's Truth May BE Doubtful, But Its Moral
Is Above Criticism.

It's Truth May BE Doubtful, But Its Moral
Is Above Criticism.
A wife once retired for the night, worn.
out and petulant because of her many
cares, and her husbands absence when she
thought he might have been at her side.
After time he came home, sat down tc
his desk and worked long and hard at his
accounts, while she lay looking out at him,
and feeling angry that he seemed wholly
unmindful of her When he had laid away
slate and books she saw him unlock a
drawer, and take from it a picture, which
he fingered lovingly over, tenderly kissed
and then replaced. Her womans curiosity
was reused, and she determined to know
more of the matter. So, while he was get
ting ready for bed, she feigned sleep. He
soon slept soundly, and then she crept from
her place, like thief in the night, took the
keys, unlocked the desk and drawer, and
found that her husband had been kissing a
picture of herself, which was taken when
they were first married. Then She was
chagrined.a and mortified because she had not
been amore loving wife, and went back to
bed with new resolutions formed. In the
morning she put on wrapper that was
clean and very becoming, collar and bow,
and carefully brushed her hair. When her
husband came in to breakfast he looked at
her. caught her in his arms and kissed her.
Then he asked the children if the little
mother didn't look pretty. She was wise
enough not to forget the Decentralization
Advocate
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
YELLOW PINE LUMBER INDUSTRY.
Complaints Of High Freight Rates in the
South

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 1.-THE
Southern Yellow Pine Lumber AsSocia
ton met here to-day. Delegates were
present from Alabama, Georgia, Florida
and Mississippi. The report of the com
mittee on freight rates was read and
was unfavorable. The committee had
waited on and written to officials Of
roads running INTO their territory and
had received many promises, but no re-
duction of rates PresidcntJ. }. White
of Mississippi stated that the interests
of the association are suffering on ac-
count of high rates, and urged members
to unite in an effort to secure better
rates.
J. N. Rivings, the secretary, reported
that he had statements from sixteen
mills, showing their annual cut for the
year 1888 to have been 10000, 600 feet.
This represented about half the mills in
the association.
The next meeting Of the association
will be held at Birmingham Ala, in
October.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17

There are evil-disposed persons whose
only pleasure-at least, whose chief pleas
ure-consists in doing harm to other people
and society, and they work at such mailer
violence as if it was settled purpose with
them, and as if, further, they felt called to
that kind of employment. What a growth
it has been from the sweet innocence Of
childhood to such perfection of diabolism!
United Presbyterian.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
oraneemen Celebrate the 18th.

New YORK, July 12th.-The Orange
men Of this city celebrated the 18th Of
JuIy to-day by gathering at an uptown
park, where they had Il parade, picnic
and games.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
The HOLIDAY Time


when the merry frogs are sporting
In the river rushes rank,
And the pickerel are lying
In the shadows o. the bank:
"Whe we hear the milkmaid singing
IN the lilac scented lane,
And knee deep iu the clover
We behold the loving train;
"Whcn the sun is brightly shining
In sky of cloudless blue.
How pleasant is the knowledge
That you have no work to do;
THAT boneath the leafy larches
You can watch the swallows fly,
AS dreaming, idly dreaming,
On mossy bank you lie.''
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
DISASTROUS FLOOD.
THE VILLAGE FJoHNSToWN, NEW
YORK, INUNDATED.

Railroad Bridges, Mills and Other Build
ings Wrecked-Fifteen or More Persons
Swept Away by the Collapse Of a Bridge,
on Which They Were Standing Watch
ing the Angry Waters.The Flood Ex-
tends Throughout the Mohawk Valley.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
VALUE OF EXPERIENCE.
Sensible Suggestions on Domestic Govern
Iuent and Kindred Topics.

Sensible Suggestions on Domestic Govern
ment and Kindred Topics.
A we'll known writer has said that by the
time we have learned how TO live we are
ready to die 1t seems to be one Of the
most difficult things to profit by the expert
cnce of others. Each person prefers to test
for himself the quicksands from which he IS
warned, and thus the same ground is often
gone over. If older people could learn to
treat the young with less arrogance OF su-
perior wisdom, great deal of trouble
would be avoided There is nothing more
exasperating in the world than to see our
own youthful foibles repeated by our chill
dren, and it is natural to condemn with
special severity that which, possibly, bit
ter experience has taught US the folly Of. A
little confidence rather than severe and
often ito the receiver) senseless commands
will avail IN such cases. The young are
apt to be extravagant, to love beautiful sur
roundings so much that in an effort to secure
portion or become portion OF the beautl-
full world they neglect the means toward
that end, which is competency Of this
worlds goods. When an established income
is secured, the young man orwoman can buy
pictures and many other minor things which
1t would be gross extravaganza lor theid W
purchase before. Great patience and only
patience can avail in such cases. Wise,
motherly words, and complete confidence
of the child who Is at fault is the only rem
edy for the repetition of extravaganza.
Harsh methods avail nothing, and only
serve to build up barrier between the
parent and child. Nothingis more unfortu-
nate than for any word or accidental occur
renceto make child feel that hcis unjustly
treated or put under irksome or harsh re-
straint. A recent writer says, not until we
are fellow workers with God in His universe
do we become His free children. The mother
must make her daughter feel she is 4 fellow
worker with her, must confide III her and
treat her as an equal, gain her opinions,
even if she at the same time wisely and
secretly guides those opinions. Too many
parents treat children who have arrived at
l-earsSSr rs;-Srvano. as if they We're mere
slaves to do and follow their commands, am
are shocked at their ingratitudc If they tint
them unwilling to accept such position
! " Tribune
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
pLUG-UGLIES PULLED.
SULLIVAN AND his BACKER AR
RESTED At NASHVILLE, TENN,

Upon REQUEST Of the Governor Of Missis-
sippi-The Boston Bruiser Resists the
officers and Threatens to Knock Out One
Of Them, But is Finally Brought to His
Senses by the Chief Of Police.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17

"A kind heart is a fountain OF gladness
making every thiag in its vicinity freshen
and suile.-Irving.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
Sullivan and Johnson Released.

NASHVILLE, July. 11.-Sullivan and
johnson We're released here on writ of
habeas corpus, and leave here tonight.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17
Jake and His Friends in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, July IL Kilrain and his
party arrived here this morning. They
were rather timid about showing them
selves, until assured that the police were
not looking for them. They seemed to
be in dread of Governor Lowry of Mis-
sissippi even at this distance. kilrain
seemed pretty badly used up and not IN
very good spirits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-17

q carpenter, was uncovered from under
the wreck at Evans's mills. The bodies
are badly bruised. They were re-
moved to police headquarters, where
they will remain pending 4 Coroncrs in
quest.
Charles Abbott was carried down
from the Ferry street bridge to the dam,
which he went over, going down dis
1ance of 16 feet, but he miraculously
succeeded in swimming ashore and es-
Gaping without injury.
Peter Evin, q stone mason, SAYS he
went down with fifteen others, and was
carried under the Ferry street bridge,
but succeeded in getting out below. Ee
was bruised about the face.
Purdy Case rescued two men named
Nelli& and VoSburg, by means of ropes.
Citizel:s are engaged this morning in re-
moving the wrcckagc Of Schriever'S mill,
near the depot, where they think other
bodies have been lodged. 1t is believed
that two mcn who went down on aplank
lost their lives at the dam, and that their
bodies were carried down the stream and
drt lipW IioallI'S Ill iIC -hoid"h li'ei.
No one knows how many people were
drowned or who is missing, The flood
was so great and the current so swift
that no help could be rendered without
great danger.
The State street iron bridge and the
railroad bridge were both swept away.
They were large structures.
Yesterday afternoon, duringthe heavi-
est part of the storm, Main and Bleecker
streets. in Gloversville, were flooded
with water. The new pavement in
Bleeckcr street was torn up for several
blocks. a number of residences in the
upper Part of the town are en-
tlrely surrounded by water. The
foundation walls of a new stone build
ing being constructed on North Main
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1889-11-30
They FaII AsIeep.

1t seems to me that there is II peculiar
ty in some natures that needs correc
tive as much az its opposite that is the
habit of falling asleep at odd places and
at odd times by people, and against THEN
will or desire. One physician Of thiF
city had a strong tendency to this un
pleasant state Of faculties, and would of
ten cause. much to his chagrin, great
amusement. but oftencr great annoyance
ut this habit. Calling one evening at the
house of young lady of whom he wat
great admirer, this sleepy spell over
came him, and whilst she was talking t.
him in softly modulated tones, he, be
fore he was aware, was sitting bolt up
right-asleep. The young lady was 81
angry she left the parlor without ar'ous
ing him. and would never see him again
to the poor fellows deep modification
Another time patient called to have
his heart examined The doctor pro
ceeded to place his ear against the heart
and whilst thus occupied lost wakeful
ness, and it was a quarter of an hour
before the indignant patient discovered
the state of affairs. OF course no ex.
PLANTATION served to atone to the appli
cant for relief, and the doctor lost that
case rapidly, A well known clergyman
of this city. now bishop, was also al
tiicted this way even on the altar
Always, when travelling he would be
overcome with slumber against his will
There are many amusing stories told of
him in this regard a very pretty girl
in the West End is another subject OF
of this strange slumbering In the par
Tor or drawing room, while entertaining
guests, particularly if she is assisted by
her family, and knows the entire enter
tainment does not rest upon her. she
will, against her will, drop softly into
quiet slumber She rouses at the least
cessation of conversation, but the drows
ness at such times is Il source of great
embarrassment to her.-St. LoEis Globe