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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Colored Boy OF Manning, Maddcned
with Cruel Treatment by Il Policeman,
GUS His Throat-Inef1icient and Neg
ll~emt Police Force.

4 COlOred Boy OF Manning, MaddcDeo
with Cruel Treatment by Il Policeman,
GUS His Throat-Inei1icient and Neg.
lisent Police Force.
Yesterday morning about II o clock
the cry of Murder! was heard on the
street near the guard house. 1t was
/ soon ascertaired that Washington
Pearson, colored boy about eighteen
years old, commonly known as Hec-
tor, who had little while before been
put in the guard house for fighting,
had cut his throat. The boy was
confined in a small cell about SKI
feet, with the only window, which
was closed by shutter made of
heavy solid boards nailed together,
securely nailed up; and the
only door, similar to the window
shutter, securely locked. In other
words he was confined Ill a dungeon
with no ventilation, and il addition
to being a warm day, he had just
been fighting, and was heated with
passion. It is said that he begged
for air, asked that the window be
opened, and promised not to make
any effort to escape, and that his re-
quest not having been complied with,
he, finally, in fit of nladdered des-
peration, jerked out his knife, and
cut his throat. The knife used was
an ordinary pocket knife, with sharp
dagger-shaped blade about three
inches long.
The cut is on the right side Of the
neck, is about two inches long, ranges
downward and outward, cutting the
superior thyroid artery, partly cutting
the trachea or windpipe, and partly
cutting the common carotid artery.
The lugular vein was missed by less
than the eighth Of an inch.
When he cut himself he cried out
that he had cut his throat AS soon
as a policeman could be found he
was let out of jail and allowed to go
where he wished, no policeman ac-
compahyins him, or endeavoring to
get for him any medical assistance.
The boy was bleeding very profusely,
and walked over to Dinkins & Co.'S
drugstore, where Dr.. Dinkins sewed
up the gaping wound. He had by
this time lost nearly gallon of blood.
Drs. Dinkins and Pack are treating
the boy, and they think it is probable
that he will recover, though there are
nine chances to one that he will die.
He does not want to die, and says he
only attempted to kill himself on ac-
count of the shameful way in which
he was treated.
Hector is said to be negro Of un-
savory character, but this is no excuse
for the way in which he was treated.
In the first place, it is doubtful if one
could for any great length of time
live in such close dungeon as he
was placed in, for in addition to the
closeness of the little room the air is
impregnatea with the foul odor of ker-
osene, gas, etc. In the second place
it is inexcusable in a policeman or 9th
er officer of the law to commit pris-
oner TO confinement and allow him to
retain weapons with which he may in
lure himself or others. It is not the
practice in this place, it is against or
ders, and it is gross criminal neglect.
The police force of Manning is at
present more inadequate and less
trustworthy, than it has been for
years, and changes should be made.
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for about an hour and was attentively
listened to throughout. He was fre-
uuenflv cheare1

for about an hour and was attentlvely
listened to throughout. He was fire.
quently cheered.
After tie speech, dinner was serv-
ed, and such dinner. A beef and
-four or five hogs we've delightfully."-
barbecued, and everything else that
was good was there. 1t was one of
the best dinners we ever partook Of.
Iced lemonade was freely served dur
ing the entire day.
The cotton seed oil mill is, we are
informed, an assured success, and it
is hoped will soon be ready for oper-
alton
The crops between Manning and
Summerton are in good condition,
with possibly a little too much grass,
owing to the continued rains. We
saw number of very fine and beau
tiful farms We would like to mention,
but we are not familiar enough with
the country to call names. We might
get them mixed. Nh. Ezra Tindal,
however, appears to have the best
farm we saw We desire again
shortly to visit Summerton, when we
shall have more time, and hope then
to speak more definitely Of the differ
ent farms.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Brightness ab0ut RreWinglOn.

EDITOR MANNING Tn1Es:-As they
say in Texas, Brewington township
blanks on the TINES" since you have
taken charge of it. It is largely the
fountain from which this community
fmbibes It's intellectual pabulum.
We all love to read the TINES. About
it fingers fragrance like the rose,
a sweet and refining influence which
knows no Impairment, but which
widens and deepens and sweetens
under the mellowing touch Of time.
May it long live, the exponent Of
sound principles, the steadfast advo-
cate OF the right, the unwavering de-
fender OF truth.
Winter this year fingered rather too
long in the lap of spring, hence crops
are somewhat backward. We have,
however, had fine rains, and the crops
though small for the season have
healthful emerald hue, and with the
genial vivifying rays Of old Sol and
propitious seasons, a plenteous hsr-
vest is anticipated. For three sue
cessive years there have been failures
in crops in this township, but hope
springs eternal in the human breast
and nerves the heart and arm of the
yeoman for the conflict. The seasons
have been favorable for the cultiva-
ton of crops, and on every side Gen.
Green's forces lie hors de combat.
We hope for an abundant yield, for
nothing so delights the heart of the
tiller of the soil as pleth6ric barns
and well-fed porkers. Besides the
prosperity of the agricultural class
constitutes the real wealth and happi-
ness and greatness of a nation.
I agree with you, Mr.. Editor, in re-
gard to the low assessments on land.
It is entirely too low. Our lands
ought to be valued at or near their
true value. We would have no more
taxes to pay, for it takes only a GER
tain amount to pay State and county
Indebtedness, and with an increased
valuation of property of course the
tax levy would be smaller number
of mills. hope next year to see all
real estate returned at its proper
value. Il.
Brewington, July 9th.
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News From Wilson's.

Wilson's, July S.-We are as hard
up for news as you ever did see. The
rainy, sloppy weather of the past
week kept at home everybody that
was not compelled to hunt around for
rations. The Dawson-McDow trial
was the only theme of conversation,
that and Maj. Lesesne's Texas visit,
and now they have become stale,
so there is dearth of something to
gossip about.
Well, you gave everybody a prize
last week, those lucky eight. Ali the
others were entertained by paper
full of interesting matter. You are
making the TINES better every week,
but you will have to ''git up and git
to beat your last issue.
Cotton is doing well; corn looks
well, but is small; peas promising
Bill Arp's advice about planting peas
has done good; most farmers planted
themselves out Of seed. Potatoes are
looking fine; sugar cane also. A great
deal depends on the seasons from now
on: too much rain or too much dry
will be injurious.
The third quarterly conference OF
Foreston circuit will embrace next
Saturday and Sunday at st. Marks.
Our community is quite healthy at
this time.
Mrs. II. T. Avant and Master Ash
lev are on visit to relatives in Mar
ion.
The patrons of the Jordan school
have, we understand, secured Miss
/ Josie H. Mclean for the next term,
which will open on first Monday in
Sahtan1hn j.
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t;ilicers of the Manning Guards.

At q meeting Of the Manning
Guards held last Friday afternoon, the
following were elected officers for the
ensuing year:
Captain-A. Levi.
1st Lieatenant-~B. \. Johnson.
2nd Lieut.-P. 3. Thames.
3rd Lieut.-Louis Applet.
1st Sergeant. I. Bagnal.
2nd Sergt.-F. 0. Richardson.
3rd Sergt.--J. H. Lesesnc.
4th Sergt.-A. P. Burgess.
5th Scrgt.-S. J. Clark.
1st Corporal-W. L. Wilder.
2nd Corp. II. Itigby.
3rd Corp.-A. ". Knight.
4th Corp.-John Thames.
Eusign-W. L. Jenkinson.
Qualtermaster-P. 3. Mouzon.
Secty. and Treas.-P B. Thames.
The company will meet next tr-
day to decide whether to have their
annual picnic. A good attendance is
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
EIGOR AND VITALITY

Are quickly given to every part of the body
by Hoods Sarsaparlla. That tired feeling
is overcome The blood is purified, enrich
ed, yitaliZcd, and carries health instead OF
disease to every organ. The stomach is toned
and strengthened, the appetite restored. The
Kidneys and liver are reused and invigo-
rated The brain is refreshed the mind
made clear and ready for work Try it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Removal Of Office.

In order that more time may be given to
Life Insurance, have determined to re-
move my Fire Insurance office to Sumter,
and to have associated with me rs partner,
Mr.. J. ". SPANN, Of that place. Our bust
ness will be conducted in the firm name OF
WILSON & SPANN. I desire to say to my
friends and patrons tha. their interests
which have been intrustcl to me will con-
tinuc to receive careful attention.
I. \. EJLSON.
NIanrino July Sth. 1889,
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Many Persons

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron BitterS
rebuildS the system, aids digestion, removes ex-
cess of bile, and cures malaria. Get the genuine
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
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Fulton market beef at NJ Kalisky's Also,
4 fresh arrival oflemons. He sells 80 pounds
of -four for 81,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Picnic. Getting of Manning Sub Alliance.

Picnic eetlng Of Manning SUD AIllance.
There will be meeting Of Manning
Alliance, No. 593, at old Fellowship
church yard on Saturday goth inst,
for the purpose of admitting mem
bers and attending to such other bus
mess as may come before US. A full
attendance of the members is re-
quested. Bring your baskets, fruit,
etc, and meet promptly at 10 o'clock
A. N. BY orderof the President,
DAN'L J. BRADHAM,
Secty. S. A. No. 593.
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A few small watermelohs were for
sale on the street last Monday.
Rev. J. S. Beasley will preach at
Jordan next Sunday evening, July
14th, at S o'clock.
Mr.. D. N. Bradham, of Manning,
has been drawn on the Z. S. Grand
Jury for the October term of court,
to be held IN Charleston.
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so. Latln ana greek never yet OullL
u railroad or a factory on a house
Practical education was the motive
power, and such would build rail
roads, and build up and develop the
State.
The chief cause of failure among
our people WAS ignorance Of the un-
DERIVING principles of the business in
which we desire to engage. Unless
people know what they are doing, the
cost of machinery, running expenses,
etc, they cannot expect to succeed,
but being familiar: with ali such, they
will be able to infuse confidence in
others, and get all the capital needed
for ally enterprise. Capital is shy,
but once the question, Will it pay? IS
satisfactorily answered, it will readily
come forth.
The climate and soil of Summerton
was equal to that of any in the
United States, and once the people
became satisfied that a cotton seed oil
mill, or any other industry, would pay,
they would within themselves raise
the amount needed. Summerton Was a
fine location for cotton seed oil mill,
and if our people neglect it it is not
at all improbable chat others would
step in, and reap the great profits.
It is impossible for us to do Mr..
Tindals speech justice. He spoke
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-07
YOUNG JACK ON THE WAR PATH.
at WiIkesbarre

murnt Halstead's Republican Club Will MOI
Receive General Logan's Picture,
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE p1spArcH.,
YOUNGSTOWN, September 6.-John A.
Logan, Jr., recently received a letter from
Mayor Mosby, of Cincinnati, as follows:
The Murat Halstesd Republican Club.
of this city, one of our strongest and most
active political organizations here, is extremely
anxious to secure the best possible large photo.
graph of your father. the late General John A
Logan, to be placed in their main parlor and
asked me to write for them. They cherish the
name of General Logan, and as time masses the
stronger will grow the reverence for the preat
citizen-soldier and statesman
In answer Mr.. Logan has sent the fol-
lowing letter:
Your favor received. While appreciatino
the sentiment which prompted you in making
your request. / feel sure nv father. if alive
woulo not want his picture hung on the walls
of Republican organization" named after a
man who viilified him while alive and who
tried in every way to besmirch his spotless name
and who has done all in his power to SANDER
and attack the character of every Republican
who has risen 10 prominence in this country.
Murat Halstead deserves to be ignored bv
every Republican and be allowed to consume
himself with his own spite. 1 trust to God he
may receive hls Just reward before leaving this
world. Trusting you thoroughly understand
why cannot comply with your request,
1 remain yours,
JOHN A. LOGAN, JR
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-07
GUS oTTERSON MISSING.
Apparently Swallowed Up In the Metropolis
"A Case Similar 70 Frank Marquis
Tu.uecfor Rvrus. M Wnrlr

Apparently Swallowed Up In the Metropolis
"A Case Similar 10 Frank Marquis
Inspector Byrnes nr Work.
No word has yet been received from G. L.
otterson, the well-known young business
man of Allegheny. who mysteriously dis
appeared in New York about two weeks
ago. He was a member of the firm of
Swindell & otterson, and went to the
metropolis to purchase fall stock
1t was through the illness of his father
that his disappearance became known. His
family telegraphed to a Mr.. Anderson,
formerly an electrician on the Observatory
Hill Railway, with whom Mr.. Orterson
generally stopped. Mr.. Anderson replied
that he had not seen Mr.. Otterson, and did
not know that he was in New York.
Mr.. Henry Swindell consulted Inspector
Byrnes, and the latter has been working on
the case for the past ten days. He learned
that Otterson had not seen the business
men who he intended to visit, and all trace
of him ended at his second days stay in the
Gilsey House. Mr.. Otterson had but
$12O with him in money, but wore
on his person four elegant diamonds
which might be thought sufficient induce
ment for thugs to do him injury to possess.
His wife is absolutely prostrated and mo-
body but her family and very close friends
are allowed to see her. Mr.. Otterson's
friends are comparing the disappearance
with that of Frank Marquis, who disap-
peared in about the same manner last fall
The latter was a clerk in the water depart
ment, went to New York and has never been
heard of since. He was neighbor of Mr..
Otterson on Perrysville avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-07
AN INDEPENDENT ROAD.
Director O. p. Seattle Says Andrew Carne-
gle is Not in If-A Short Line to CIeve.
land TO Benefit Pittsburgers,


gle is Not in It-A Short Line to CIeve.
land TO Benefit Pittsburgers.
EYES," said Mr.. o. P. Scaife Yesterday
afternoon, "there will be an independent
road to Cleveland via Canton as the result
of the combination made between the Pitts
burg, Youghiogheny and Charters Rail-
way and the Valley road. The connecting
link will be as speedily built as a suitable
route is chosen. Half dozen have been
surveyed, and the one presenting the least
obstacles will be adopted"
SIS it true, as reported, that Mr. Andrew
Carnegie is one of the 'Pittsburg gentle.
men alluded to by you in Cleveland as
interested parties?" was asked.
Mr.. Scaife said: "If he was would not
admit it, but he has no further interest in
the matter than that of dozens of other
manufacturers in Pittsburg, who would like
to see cars loaded with coal 60 to Cleveland
and return loaded with iron ore We see
business enough to warrant the construc-
tion of another line from this city to Cleve-
land, and are going after it-that's all.
The Valley line now runs beyond Can
ton to what is called Valley Junction, where
it connects with the Wheeling and Lake
Erie and Cleveland and Marietta Railroads
That portion of the line between Canton and
Valley Junction will not:form part of the
main line. as it would perceptibly increase
the distance between the terminal points. 1t
is 147 miles via the Cleveland and Pittsburg,
and 135 via the Lake Erie, and we will try
to shorten the mileage by the new route
Mr.. Scalfe stated that Manager G. E.
Tainter's remark that he did not represent
Andrew Carnegie. and thought Mr.. Carnegie
had no money in the Valley, but that he
wanted to see another line between Cleve-
land and Pittsburg" was fair statement of
the case
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-07
NO SNAP FOR JOHN.
His Friend Rich May Not Secure the Lease
of the Mississippi Prisoners Some
Changers and Lumbermen
Who May Take

Changers and Lumbermen
Who May Take
Hand.
PURvIs, MISS, September 6-The state
ment contained in a special dispatch from
New York, alleging that G. W. Rich, of
Richburg, had leased the county prisoners
of Marion county, and would have
charge of Sullivan and KilraIn, is
mistake. The County Clerk says
that no such contract exists
between the county and Rich, and before the
Board of Supervisors can lease the prisoners
to anyone, bids will have to be advertised
for in this county as prescribed by law.
There are other citizens, among them mill
owners, charcoal contractors and farmers,
who would like to lease county prisoners,
and, if bids are advertised for, Rich will not
have it all his own way.
The efforts of Sullivan and his friends to
secure miscarriage of the sentence have had
the effect of turning citizens against him
who were at first only in favor of a fine.
They are now determined that the sentence
shall be carried out, and in the event
of. the slugger being leased out the
farmers will do some bidding. One
of them, said. to-day that he could
afford to pay as much for lease rs any one,
and if he secured the contract the Beanville
slugger and the heavy hitter from Balti-
more would have to drive mule and stand
his hand at blowing.
The charcoal contractors are also tickled
at the chance of hiring the champion to
propel wheelbarrow, and the lumbermen
are anxious to try the big fellows skill at
loading cars. There will be lively music
when Rich makes an attempt to secure the
lease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-07
GOFF FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
He IL Supported by EIkins, and Both Are
Booming Mckinley.

He Is Supported by EIkins, and Both Are
Booming Mckinley.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1spArcHI
WASHINGTON. September 6.-Nathan
Gof, of West Virginia, and Stephen B..
Elkins, of Deer Park, are the double team
now pulling together for two objects. One
is the elevation of General Golf to the Attor-
ney Generals Office when Mr.. Miller is
elevated to the Supreme bench, and the other
is the election of Major VIM. Mckinley to
be Speaker of the Fifty-frst House. The
Attorney General expects to be made
Supreme Court Judge. There is no doubt
Of that; and whatever changes may fall out
in the situation it is we'll known that Mr.,
Miller knows the Executive intention as
we'll as any man. The selection OF General
Golf then might follow easily. The other
task in which this great double team are
engaged is harder. They have no doubt al
ready given the Mckinley movement a
solid impetus.
The report credits Mr.. Elkins with win
ming over to the Mckinley side his old
friend. Mr.. james G. Blaine, who has re-
Gently been supposed under the charm of
Congressman Henry Cabot Lodges presence,
at Bar Harbor, for Mr.. Lodge is Mr.. Reeds
most trusted lieutenant, to rest in a state of
neutrality with relation to the Maine mans
candidacy for Speaker. A better feeling
certainly exists among The Western candi-
dates. They understand one another's can
vases better than formerly, and will be
able to make the requisite combinations
upon one of their number the more readily.
Houk, of Tennessee, is hesitating between
Mckinley and Cannon. McComas, of
Maryland, has not yet stated his position.
Cannon will use every effort to induce
Henderson to withdraw and let the Iowa
votes go to the Illinois man. These new
developments make the situation more
interesting for Mr.. Reed than it was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-07
1T CAUSED SURPRISE.
The Appointments of Judge venzey the
Interstate Commerce Board-A. w.
Campbell, of Wheeling, Felt
Sure of the ploce.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHI
WASHINGTON, September Cit is crop.
ping out that there is good deal of surprise
manifested in certain quarters at the ap-
pointment of Judge Veazey, of Vermont, to
the vacancy in the Board of Interstate
Commerce Commissioners. Mr.. A. W.
| Campbell, editor and proprietor of the
Wheeling Lntelligencer, had as strong back
ing for the place as any candidate for any
Office has had, and only few days previous
to the announcement of Veazey's appoint
ment General Golf told friends in this city
that Campbell was sure to get the place.
Campbell was backed by influential Repub-
licans in every part of the country. Among
those nearer his home were Murat Halstead,
ex-President Hayes, Ex-Governor Noyes,
General Boynton, all West Virginia, in
cluding General Golf and Steve Elkins,
Attorney General Miller, Ex-Governor
Patterson, of New Hampshire, and a number
OF prominent Pennsylvanians.
Veazey was backed by Secretary Proctor
and all the influences of the Boston and
Maine and the Vermont Central Railroads,
including ex-senator Smith, President of
the Vermont Central.
These railroad interests are greatly con-
cerned in regard to the attack of Western
trunk lines on the Grand Trunk, which
carries freight from and TO the New England
States at reduced rates, to the detriment of
United States lines, which are controlled by
the Interstate commerce act. The appoint
ment of Veazey is accepted as notice that
the Grand Trunk will not be disturbed.
Another reason cited for Secretary Proc
tors anxiety to have Veazey appointed is
the formers desire to come to the United
States Senate in the event OF the resigna-
tion of Senator Morrill,, on account of i'll
health, or his refusal for the same reason to
be candidate for reelection.