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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Big Corn in Marlboro.

The Society Hill correspondent writes as
follows to the Darlington Neees: "Col. Drake,
of Marlboro, intends taking the premium
for the largest yield Of corn or 4 single acre
if high fertilizirg can accomplish it: He
selected piece Of poor, sandy land, and
put on it 500 bushels of cotton seed and 500
bushels of stable manure, all broadcast. He
then applied $500 pounds of various fer,
tilizers. His rows are six feet apart. and
the corn is about five inches between the
stalks. The corn is Of the variety planted
around him. 1t is at this time fifteen feet
high, and has 10000 ears on it. The Coz.
has had to place Stats on each side OF the
rows to keep the stalks up. He has two
wells and force pumps hose attached to
them, so that he can sprinkle the crop
whenever it Is necessary. As soon as he
strips off the fodder he intends to put IN
between the rows another row Of early pro
life corn, which he will dress with nitrate
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Tile Size of Heaven.
From the Atlanta Constitution. ]

FROM Utt -iUIuu IVtStNWtO"-J
The 2lst chapter of Revelations gives the
measurement. The most interesting calcu-
lation of the subject is that of Capt. j. B.
Sharkley, a measurer of vessels in the Bos-
ton custom house He takes the statement
in Revelations xxi, and figures it out thus
..And he measured the city with
the reed $4,000 furlongs. The length
and the breadth and the height are
equal" Twelve thousand furlongs-
7920000 feet-cubed, 497, 793, ,0SS, 600
900 100000 cubic feet. Reservins one
half of this space for throne and court OF
heaven, and one-half of the remainder fol
streets, we have 124, l9S, 273, 600, ,000, ,0O0 0OC
cubic feet for rooms. We Will suppose the
world did, and always will, contain 900, ,OOO,'
900 inhabitants, and that generation lasts
81 Yeas, making in all 29,700, ,0G0, 600 ev
cry century, and that the world will stand
l 1000, 900 years, or 10000 centuries, 29T,
900, ,000, 900, 600 inhabitants. Now, suppose
there are 100 worlds like this, equal in tht
number of inhabitants and duration o.
years. total of 5000, 900, 600 100000 per
sons, there would be more than 100 rooms
16 feet square for each and every person.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Columbia Furniture Company.

COLUMBIA, July THE Columbia Furni-
ture and Manufacturing Company have de-
cided upon Wateree, twenty-five miles be-
low Columbia. rs the location for their saw
mill, the work OF which will begin in a Very
few days. The necessary machinery for the
outfit has been ordered from Mr.. W. h.
Gibbes, Jr., of this city, probably the most
extensive dealer in machinery in the State.
The outfit for the mill will include a steam
plant OF l50-horse power, Sturtevant
double dry kiln and heavy Lane saw mill.
It will be the finest and heaviest plant ever
brought into the State and the machinery
selected is the best obtainable for the pur-
nose
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
A SOITND LEGAL OPINION.

E. cambridge Munday, Esq, County
Att, Clay Co., Tex, says: "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
Nv brother also was very low with Nalarlal
Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by time
" use of this medicine. Am satisfied Elec-
trio Bitters saved his life.
Mr.. D. I Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, KY,
adds like testimony, saying: He positive
ly believes he would have died, had it not
been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward of, as well
as cure all MalariaI Diseases, and for all
Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders
stands unequaled. Price Soc and S1.0O at
Dinkins & Co.'S Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
Farmers County Alliance.

MANNING, 5. T., July y, 1859.
Having been commissioned Organ
izer for Farmers Alliances for Claren-
don County, S. c., I would hereby
give notice that T will be at old Eel
lowship church, 8 miles south OF
Manning, on Saturday Goth inst, for
the purpose es~esganizing one or
more sub alliances, after which the
county alliance will be organized, say
sc I o'clock.
Sub Alliances throughout the coun-
ty viii appoint delegates to take part
in the county organization, and mas
much as We are to spend the best
part of the day, they are requested to
bring dinner. Our purpose is, "to
develop a better state, mentally, NOR
ally, socially, and financially"
DAN'L J. BRADHAM,
Organizer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
HOW'S THIS.

We offer one hundred dollars reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls catarrh cure.
u. CHENEY x Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +: D..
Cheney for the last Is Years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business tran
sactions, and financially able to carry out
any Obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TIUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, 0.
WALD1SG, KINNAN Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
E. II. VAN HoEsES. Cashier Toledo National
Bank, Toledo, 0.
Halls catarrh cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
TAxABLE VALUE OF PROPERTY.

Two men, A and 3, are given 81, 900
each. They each begin trading, and
at the end Of two years A has been
able simply to hold his own, and has
only his $1,000 he began with. B has
been very successful, and has acquired
big profits, and at the end OF two
years finds his money increased to
$2,5OO. At first they each Of course
paid taxes on $1,000. Shall they now
each continue to pay taxes on 81 900,
With the property of each still valued
at $1,000; or shall AS property be
valued at $1,000, and B's at $500,
each peying taxes Or what his proper
ty is actually worth?
G and D buy tract of land OF 500
acres, for which they pay $4,000, each
paying $1,000, and each taking one
half the land. C works along at hap
hazard, doesn't ditch or dig up
stumps, puts in very little fertilizers,
manages badly, and at the end Of two
years his farm is worth no more than
the $1,000 he paid for it. D is a hive,
so-ahead fellow, full of vim and en-
q. Instead of loa6ng and fishing
and hunting all his spare time, he is
working to improve his land, ditch
ing and clearing land, digging up
stumps, hauling il litter to spread on
his land, raising hay crops, and such
like. At the end Of two years bis
$1,000 farm is fully worth S2,50O. We
viii suppose both farms were at first
returned On the tax books at $1,000
each. How shall they be returned
now? at the original value, $1,000
each; or shall Cs be returned at 81 600,
It's real value, and DIS at $4,000. its
real 7slne?
Ought property to be valued on
the tax books at what it originally
cost, or should it be valued at It's
value at the time the return is made
If it is right and just to say that
ell the horses in a given township
shall be returned at given price, and
that all the land is worth the same
price per acre, why not likewise say
fhst ali the stores in the country shall
be valued at the same price?
If 8 man makes q sworn return Of
his property, snd the Board of Equal
izstion change any of the figures in
that return be has sworn to, are they
not de facso guilty Of forgery?
We want the public to think about
this matter. We would like to see
little discussion on the matter. Every
body we have talked with on this sub,
iecS, with one exception, thinks we
are right Now, If there is anybody
who does not sgree with US, we will
take great pleasure in publishing what
he has to say on the subject
The property OF Clarendon county
is pat down on the tax books at ST.
S04, ,135 when III fact it should be con
siderably more than s5,000,000. This
is an injustice TO the taxpayer who
pays on the actual value of his prop
erty, and gross injustice abroad tc
the good name ofthe county. Let US
remedy this evil, if possible.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
THE NEW DISCOVERY.

You have heard your friends and neigh
bors talk about it. You may yourself b
one Of the many who know from personal
experience Just how good thing it is. If
YOU have ever tried it, you are one Of its
staunch friends, because the wonderful
thing about it is, that when once given q
trial, Dr.. Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place in the house. II yon have
never used it and should be afflicted with
Il cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest
trouble, secure bottle at once and give It
a fair trial 1t is guaranteed every time,
or money refunded. Trial Bottles Free at
Dinkins & CO. Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

The State Supreme Court has
granted new trial to James, the par
ricide. The new trial was granted on
fairgrounds, that Judge PRESLEY, be-
fore whom the case was tried, eS-
eeeded his jurisdiction in his charge
to the Jury, by charging 90 the facts
as well as the law.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

Every farmer should be member
Of some farmers club. 1t is one of
the best modes of conveying and
gaining information, for the reason
that matters sat homeS-that is, the
Daighborhood modes-are discussed.
Each member can derive more infor-
nation from local club than from
any other source.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE ED1ToI-Please inform Your read
ers that have positive remedy for the
above named disease. BY its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. shall be glad to send
two bottles Of my remedy FREE to any CT
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their express and post Office
address. Respectfully
T. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c., ISL Pearl ST., n. y.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

a big fight was indulged in last
Monday in Mississippi, between John
Sullivan and Jake Kilrain. They
fought seventy-two rounds and Sulli-
van won. This makes Sullivan the
champion fighter Of the world. The
Governor of Mississippi endeavored
TO stop the brutal proceedings, but
the under officials would not in real
itY lend him their assistance.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

An editor took his little sister to
the baseball game the other evening,
and when she returned she paralyzed
her mother by remarling: Law, Ma,
don't you know, one of the men wore
hustle on his face .'-Er..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
TOURISTS,

Whether on pleasure bent or business
should take on every trip bottle Of SyruI
of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels
preventing fevers, headachesand other forms
of sickness. For sale in SOC and Sl.0O bot
Ties by all leading druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

Mrs. E. Slattery, OF Delhi, La, says
her son, IA years OF age, had dread
full time with ulcers, sores and blotch-
es which followed chicken pox. After
using many remedies without benefit,
she gave him Swift's Specific, which
cured him sound and we'll.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
R1-cK1EN,S ARNICA SALNE-

The best saIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by J. G. Dinkins & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

Candidates for Governor are being
named. The names OF Gov. John
Peter Richardson, Col. Jos. 81. Earle,
General NJ. L. Bonham, Jr., Hon. Jas.
Il. Rice, Col. J. G. Haskell, Col. G. S.
McCall, and Hon. John G. Sheppard,
have been suggested.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
r J. BRAGDON,
DICE BEER! RICE BEER !

IC
We are the sole manufacturers of this de-
licious and healthy beverage, which after
having been analyzed by all the eminent
chemists in Atlanta, Ga, during "Prohlbi-
ton" and after the most searching scrutiny
for traces of alchohol, was allowed to be sold
free of State and city license, and so also
more recently after further analyzing in Flor
ida. 1t fills long felt want for q stimulant
and appetizer that is not Intoxicating; pleas
ant to the taste, contains nourishment and
specially suited for persons Of weak and del
icate constitutions. 1t has the taste..of lager
beer of the finest flavor; besides, to add to
its purity and medicinal qualities, is special
IL made of our celebrated world renowned
original Artesian we'll water. Put up in
cases OF one dozen pints at 81 25 per dozen
five dozen at 81 per dozen, and in casks Of
ten dozen each at 80 cents per dozen. Cash
must accompany each order. Copyrighted
and patent applied for.
We have no Agents, and none genuine
unless ordered direct from
CRAMER II X RSTEN,
PALMETTO BEEwGY,
Steam Soda and Mineral Water Works.
Charleston, S. c., U. S. A.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

All the really good points contained in
other sewing machines have been utilized in
the construction of the New Home, and
maly new improvements and devices added,
the result of which is a sewing machine as
nearly perfect as It is possible to make one.
Examine the New Home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

We have sold s. S. S. since the first
day we commenced the drug business,
and have heard some wonderful re-
ports of its effects. Many use it with
best results to cleanse malaria from
the system, and for blood poison,
scrofula and such diseases it is with
out rival
CoLDERwooD & Co., Monroe, La.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

Mr.. W. A. Tibbs is printer in the
office of the Jackson, Miss, Clarion
Ledger. He says that three years
ago he was victim of bad blood,
which deprived him Of health and
threatened serious consequences. He
further says that he took S. S. s., and
it cured him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

Parasols in endless variety Csc up.
Balls celebrated corsets for ladies and
misses.
Complete line of laces cambria and lawn
embroidery
Cambria and lawn douncing and allovers.
At F. Lewis, Sumter, sc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

I have been subject to painful boils
and carbuncles over my body during
the spring season, and after much
suffering ard much useless doctonng
I found permanent cure III Swift 5
Specific. It is the monarch Of blood
medicines.
E. J. WILLIS, Augusta, Ark.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10

An inch of rain means gallon OF
Ewo 81 - or -fan of 100 tons
upon an acre.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-10
for Governor are be

'upou an acre.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05
Caught a TurtiS,

Quite q sensation was created lately
in the "6shing circles" Of Charleston
by the exhibition on the streets OF .
soft'shell turtle weighing 365 pounds,
which had been caughs at sea by Cap
tain Abe Turner, colore& Of the FISH,
ing boat Martha Turner, aA< his crew
of six men. One Of the crew. In des'
cribing the capture to u reporter. said:
"Hook an line an net amt no good
fur futile lax dat. We dis ketch UNI
true good luck. We cum cross dc
futile wen he bin asleep and driftin'.
futile sleep same il ennybody, an wen
he sleep he drift. we haul Dc boat
long side i'm easy. anal TO- msn grab
he legs at once. wen be wake up.
look like we g'wi' had a shipwreck bed
out any storm but we holS to 'ia an
lam i'm In ID eiast.'
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05
Good and Bad Taste.

Don't put your initials or your name
over everything you possess, 50 that
people who pick up a fork or look at q
pillow sham Will read 'John Brown,
my property" It's all right 10 mark
things of use in some such q way, but
not things of beauty, and II you must
so mark them make the letters small
and put them oil the back Of the OBJ
jects, not the front. The woman who
wears her initials In diamonds on q
brooch is vulgar. The man who prints
his monogram OF his china, does q use
less thing, for nobody is going to run
away with his dishes. Don't assert too
much at the table. Don't be too snowy
and complex. Don't make your nap
kin rings too emphatic and obtrusive.
Put flowers on the table, but place them
loosely or in glass, for if you put them
in china or any other opaque substance
you conceal half their beauty-namely.
their stems. Don't entirely cover your
wall with pictures, and when YOU have
a picture don't let the shop-keeper Kill
it with a big gold frame. Try bronze
or something that will relate to the
picture on the wall, and not make It
stand out like a big shiny SPOT Of color
and gilt gingerbread.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05

ANOTHER MYsTERY.-Chicago jail
er-What's tlatp
PrIsoner--A barrel OF gunpOwder.
"My, myl And what's thata"
"A stand of Springfield rifles"
"aIercy on usI What have you In
that boxr"
"A grand piano
at beats all. / don't see how these
things were passed In to you. How
was itp"
"They blew in."
"Oh, of course. Wonder I did not
think Of that before. Guard, close the
shutters please"
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05

have been cut Of the same pB1 be; but
these are not my buttons. nor bsA
the same kind Of cuffs. besides. thb'
notebook belongs to an Alice Jonsa3
of 100 Blank street, whom I do MT
know-do your Here Is her naDns
written in tread for yourself"
"But how" began Ernest. sur
prised, confused, yet delighted.
"How have she and l made such ar
odd exchanged 1 think I know. 1t
must have been at the lecture given By
the Rev. Joshua Brown at the schools
about a fortnight ago. 1 took my
ulster with me because mamma pro
saged rain, gave 1t into the charge Of .
woman in attendance, reclaiming 1t
when l came away. but without look.
ing to see whether she had given me
my very own or rot. I wonder whist
Miss Alice Jones will say when she
learns the fate of her letter. I don't
envy you your task of apoloRizing for
having read It,"
"Mirrie--"
miss Wendoyer, IL you please, Mr..
Darlington. After such proofs a. you
have Just given of the very poor esti-
nation in which you have held me, It
Is impossible that we can ever renew
our engagement" T.
And she drew of her ring and ten
dered Il to the donor, Whose pleading
looks she positively refused to see.
'sThen you have no pity for what I
have been suffering? you make no ex-
cuses for me?" he sighed.
"Can you make any for yourselffn
Ernest was mute for a few seconds,
then did the wisest thing he could have
done-answered sadly In the negative
"By Judging you too hastily. MirrIe,
1 have destroyed my own happiness,
but | shall love you always; and IL ever
YOU can resolve to forgive me-"
'.OhI l dol do that nowr' and
Mirrie sank into the arms opened to
enfold her. appearances were against
me, 1 acknowledge it, and perhaps this
little trial Of our faith In each
other"
'"From which l have come out
wantin e" Ernest muttered, remorse-
fully.
"This little trial. she repeated,
twill teach both of US not to be In q
hurry to quarrel again. We might
have parted for ever. separated. to live
dreary, divided lives, and them
The prospect OF what might have
been was such a direful one that Mir
rie had to be sootired into Forgetting 1t,
and the quarrel that began IN the rain
ended in the sunshine Of q perfect re-
| cancellation,
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05

"My trade is perhaps as yet little
known, but l doubt IL there is one more
remunerative or popular without any
comment as is mine. For instance, A.
one passes, say thirty years OF age.
there will come tiny marks under the
eyes, while a certain Aabbiness Of skin
and face is apparent. To remedy this
1 have a certain tonic or ''skin tighten
err" which removes all these creases.
For a thin face l put plumpers between
the teeth and cheeks, thus perfecting
the profile and giving q charming
roundness of outline to an otherwise
repulsive, angular cast of so~untenance.
After that I model by a species Of ma
chinery, very gentle, of course, to suit
the general style Of face. But what IL
most in demand Ia The nos repairing
system. l have hundreds Of applicants
to have their noses changed, especially
when too broad or if injured by any
accident. 1 apply the machine to the
nose an hour daily for an indefinite
length Of time, and SO direct the soft
cartilage of which consists the member
Thus the Informed nose is quickly
shaped into a gsod one.
"Who are our customers? Why,
everybody-men, women and children.
OF course, ladies are u most persist
ent patrons. A pretty nose Ia essential
Tor a face to be attractive, and women
appreciate fully the value Of a good
nose.' A great many, though, with
really fine features, come to me asking
to have them changed to the tip tilted
style, ~retrousse, or some piquant style,
This goes againut the grain with me.
l always refuse to mar an already per.
feet natural feature, but Of course, I
acquiesce gladly in the formation OF
beautiful members from ill-f0rmed
ones. In Europe our line Of busi3aU
is a very general one."
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05
Laus Dco.

Another year thy loving hand
With plenty strewed our favored land;
Another year our hearts woull bear,
Grateful remembrance of thy care.
We thank Thee that Thy s!eeplsss eye
watch'd DER US rs the days flew by.
Famine and Wal have shun'd our shores.
And Peace and Hope sit at our doors.
Our barn the Autumn treasures hold,
And increase crowds the fleecy fold;
While precious mines profusely yield,
The wealth that was for ages sealed.
The fragrant orchards rudy fame
scIinel our hearts to bless Thy name;
Dur vines have felt the smile supreme,
AUD knowledge pours a golden stream.
Nr rainbow flag from sea 10 sea.
Floats Ger a nation vast and free;
While skillful hand and busy mill,
Earth's marts with welcome fabrics fill.
The countless herds that safely Craze,
Incite our souls to further praise;
But louder yet ascends a song.
For triumphs gained by right DER wrong.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05
The Beers Counting Custom.

The most curious traits shown by the
Beers are in their counting customs. A
young Boer whose heart has bean
moved by some charming meisje asks
permission of the parents to 'tslt up"
The girls dowry will be 200 hammels
(sheep). and, IL the sutton Is c0nsid-
cred desirable in regard TO tho land.
permission Is granted. The old vrauw
then places two yellow candles upon
the rough table, and the pair are let to
themselves, when the courtship pro-
ceeds until the last spark IN the black
candle wicks dies out. Rightly or
wrongly, the action OF salt on the dying
wick is supposed to reanimate the
flame, and the artful pair sprinkle It
accordingly.
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05

DIDN'T KNow.-School mistress
Come here, Charley. and let me hear
You recite your lesson. Why, what is
the matterp What are you crying forf
Charlie -Some Of the big boys mnde
me kiss q little girl out In the school
yard-boo-hooi
"Why, that Is outrageous Why did
you not come right In to mern
"I-I-didn't know that you would let
me kiss you"
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-01-05

THE VERY woMAN.-"Bub," said
a patrolman to ? soJ al tie street. II
am looking for a crazy woman. Have
you"
"Yes. sir. I know where she is. She's
right In that house."
"Ahl then she went in there, ehf"
"Yes, sir, and she's my mother"
"Whatp"
''She asked pa for 81 this morning,
and he said she must be crazy. Please
don't call the wagon and get all the
neighbors out, but take her out the
back way"