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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-31

constitution, but pending the question of
consolidation, and in view Of the very
great care necessary in such work. /
think it best that no amendments be
considered at this session. 1t may be
well, however, to appoint special com
mittee to consider all propositions in
reference to this subject, and to report
TO your next annual meeting.
THE OUTLOOK.
Our short experience in cooperation
work :iystities the hope of largely in
creased rcSnlts from our future efforts
when our organization shall be more ex-
tended and perfect, and when we shall
better understand our needs and the
conditions upon which our success de-
pends.
The field is so vast, covering as it does
everything, from the smallest home i'm
provement to the most important gov
ernment reforms, that the work must of
necessity be one of great difficulty; and
while the results already obtained are
of the most gratifying character, We are
encouraged to look for greatly enlarged
results from our future efforts.
THE JUTE TRUST,
by its inordinate greed, and because of
its supposed impregnable position, com
pcls a test of our pluck and fidelity.
The challenge has been accepted and is
being responded to in way that re-
moves all doubt as to the result. In
this contest we make a present sacrifice
to secure future good.
In view of the fact that the duties al
ready imposed upon your executive COM
mlttee will likely demand their whole
time aud attention during this session,
suggest that you appoint a special com
mittce, to whom shall be referred all IN
formation and resolutions in reference
to this subject, that they may con-
slider the same and recommend such
action as shall best promote
the change determined upon, and Sc
cure harmony of action among the seve-
raj cotton States.
The report of your executive commit
tee shows that the financial affairs OF
your State organization have been
economically managed and that your
State treasury now has ample funds for
wants.
The Importance of the matters that
will claim your consideration at this
session demands that you remain IN ses-
sion long enough to consider each |
thoughtfully and we'll.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-31
VIRGINIA LAND SINKING.
Four Acres Settle Forty Feet in Three
Days.

A Landmark representative called on
Mr.. George P. Calling, the druggist,
who owns farm adjoining his fathers,
and who now uses his fathers farm for
raising stock, to ask him what he had
heard of the wonderful depression in
things in Prince George. He showed Us
letter from his father, dated July IT.
in which the following reference is made
to the phenomenon:
'You have doubtless heard of the
phenomenal occurrences here lately.
You know the shape of the hillside from
the big pine tree on the river around by
the two oaks in front Of the house, con-
tlnuing on to the point of the big oaks
on Mount Alto, (Mr. Gilliam's place.
This line describes the shape of cres-
cent. Well, every particle of the in
clined hillside has settled perpendicu-
larly forty feet all the way between the
points named. 1t was not a landslide
but a settling, the trees remaining up
right as before. There were wide sfs-
sures in the little field below, though
many small ones also, all running North
and South You. meyer SAVE ws:angeae,sssea
some respects it may be an improve
ment. It was settling down for three
days. Affectlonately, your father,
G. W. GATLING.n
Mr.. Gatling says the area of the
sunken land cannot be over four acres,
and that the change is not regarded by
the owners as a Disadvantage His
brother has already written to say that
for few hundred dollars the space be-
tween the house and the river can now
be graded and terraced so as to make the
place more attractive than ever. There
is not the slightest alarm felt by the oc-
cupants of the homestead, and there is
perfectly natural reason for the appa.
rently mysterious sinking. From what
Mr.. Gatling says the river makes sharp
angle at his farm, being DETECTED by the
obstruction offered by this very hillside.
The recent floods have caused the river
to burrow under with more than ordi-
nary rapidity, seeking straight course,
and the consequence is that the hillsideis
undermined, the dirt being thrown aside
forming a shoal, which is referred tola
the most extraordinary phase of the
thing. The volcanic manifestation was
probably the first breach made IN the
earth by the influence of the mining
current. Although 700 bushels OF sweet
potatoes were raised last year on this
now descended ground, the value Of the.
farm is not thought to be impaired, as
Mr.. Gatling is engaged in the extensive
cultivation of geese this year instead of
potatoes, and if necessary ne can corral
his geese in this deep hole and make
them safe and comfortable.
Later advices received through Mr..
Gatling are to the effect that while the
sinking is unusual in extent it is not un-
precedented in that locality and along
the river. and no importance is attached
to it. Norfolk Landmark.
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Women and Machinery.

One OF the most serious defects in
the feminine mind is the inability to
deal with machinery. 1t is rare thing
to find woman who really grasps the
idea of mechanical contrivance so as
to set it to rights if it goes wrong. A
sad result of this defect was the dread
full death of Emma De Groat in an AL
bany shirt factory yesterday. She was
caught in the machinery and whlrled
round line of shafting. None of the
girls about her had instant brains
enough to stop the machine. One tainted
and the others shrieked and ran down
stairs for a man.-Rochester Union,
July ~.
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Is It True That Bob-tail Dog Can't
Swim?

The absorbing question for discussion
among the employees at the Short Line
depot is, whether or not bob-tall dog
can swim. Monday night several of the
employees went in bathing in the river,
and on coming out found bob-tail dog
sitting on the bank watching their action
evidently with great interest. The idea
occurred to some of them to throw the
animal into the water and see him swim
out, as it is generally understood that
any dog can swim. But this particular
dog could nos, for he sank like a stone
as soon as he hit the water. Now, this
unfortunate pup had only one eye, and
it is stilla mooted question among the
men whether its inability to swim was
due to the want of an eye or the want of
a tail. SO great is the interest in the
matter that a number OF bets have been
made and some experiments with
manned dogs are to be made Courier
.J0uyuuI.
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Over Six Thousand Perished.

JoHSsTowN, Pa, July 24.-The Bureau
of Information to-day handed in its re-
port, showing that Gill persons had
perished BY the flood in the Conemaugh
Valley. It is estimated that 4, 900 bodies
have been recovered.
General Manager Fulton says that the
Gautier Works will start in ten days,
employing 2, 900 men.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-31
THE STANDARD OIL OCTOPUS.
Reaching Out for the Absolute Control Of
the Natural Gas Business.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 26.-Thc Standard
Oil Company IS endeavorlnS to get con-
troll of the natural gas lands in Indiana,
evidently with the intention OF con-
trolling the entire gas field ultimately.
1t will be necessary some time soon for
the pipe line companies of Indianapolis,
LAFAYETTE and other cities to sink wells
in new territory, and unless they secure
leases for this purpose they will be
wholly at the mercy of the Standard
Oil Company. Large numbers of leases
have been taken in the best gas terri
tory near Indianapolis within the last
two days, and it is believed 1t will be
found that the Standard Oil Company
already holds the most desirable land
elsewhere in the Hoosier gas belt.
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Thrilling and Perilous Voyage Of the
Bark 1yigtut.

Bark 1vigtut.
PHILADELPHIA, July aG.-The bark
Ivigtut, which arrived yesterday from
Ivigtut, encountered remarkably stormy
and perilous passage, occupying in all
forty-eight days, during which forty
seven icebergs were passed. She sailed
June 6, and on that day became fast
iammed in an ice pack, the area OF which
could not be determined from aloft. As
far as the eye could reach, nothing bat
q long waste Of thickly packed ice could
be seen. Little or no headway could be
made. For seven long days and nights,
amid great sufferings, the battle with the
ice continued, and finally the craft found
herself gliding through clear water once
more. On the following day the thcr-
mometer gave indications of ice again,
and it was but short time until twenty
five tremendous. glittering monsters
loomed up in full view. On the 18th
seventeen bergs, equally as large, were
sighted, and on the 10th five were seen.
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Bnried Alive Forty Years.

NyAcK, n. V, July s3.-Talk about
old tcads, Upper Nyack can beat the
record. While tearing down an old
chimney in that place to-day the work
men were astonished to find lmbedded
in the mortar toad in a somewhat in
active condition, but still alive. 1t had
been confined in that spot, hidden from
light and air, for fully forty years. Half
an hour after he had been brought out
he hoped around in as lively manner
as if he had been born the present year.
Cotton spinners Limiting Production.
LONDON, July 26.-Two-thirds OF the
total number of cotton spinners have
agreed to limit their production to one
half the usual amount for one month.
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AS friend after friend leaves this world
by death, and passes into tue eternal state
till all or nearly all of ones dearest earthly
friends have gone to the other side, the
survivors, thoughts naturally turn to the
state whittier they have gone. The great
future increases and the present and tran
scient scene lessons in their relative at
fractions. These absent ones may well be-
objects of his thought, as he pursues the
remaining Journey Of life without them.
Such a person surely needs the hope of
meeting them in another and better world
N Y Independent.
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The movement toward Sabbath observ-
ance by the railroads has made an impor-
tant attainment by the closing Of the ticket
Offices in the city of Chicago. By unani-
mously signed petition of the clerks and
general passenger agents, the ticket offices
will be closed Those at the depot will be
open for Il short time before the Startin" Of
the few pass enger trains which continue to
90 out-Interior.
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THE STATE ALLIANCE.
OPENING SESSIONS oE THE FARM
ERS FAVORITE ORDER.

An Accurate List Of the Delegates Pres
ent-0uite Shrinking OF Former Fol
lowers Of Tillman-The Present Officers
Reelected When Willing to Be.
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BEsET By ICEBERGS.

He that may hinder mischief and ye
permits it is an Ory.-fureman.
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ROUSING RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were adopted
during the session:
"Rcsolred, That we recommend to oLr
County Alliances the passage of a reso-
luton to use no fertilizers not put up in
cotton sacks.
"ReSolced, That we memorabilia the
Legislature to enact an antitrust law,
similar to such laws passed by the Lcgis-
latures of Kansas, Missouri and other
States
This resolution was proposed by Col.
A. P. Butler, the delegate from the
Richland County Alliance, which had
authorized and directed its Introduction.
Another resolution was adopted en-
dorsing the action of the National Cot
ton Committee, and pledging that the
State Alliance would do all in its power
to assist in perfccting the combination
contemplated.
A resolution of thanks was adopted
to Mr.. Ben. Tirrell, of Texas, the Ma
tional Lecturer, for his address before
the Alliance.
GREENvILIE AND THE COTTON PLANT.
Resolutions were adopted strongly en-
dorsing the Cotton Plant as the organ of
the order in this State, and commend.
ing it to the liberal patronage of members
as entirely worthy OF their support.
It was voted to make Greenvllle the
place of holding the next annual con-
vention of the State Alliance, which will
take place on the fourth Wednesday in
July, 1890.
After some unimportant discussion
the convention adjourned sine die at
1890, many of the delegates having
left for their homes, however. before
4hnt ho,,n h,, tho Lotto ninht trains
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A VOTE FOR CONSOLIDATION.

After a somewhat prolonged discus
sion in reference to the ratification of the
action of the National Alliance, which
at its last meeting at Meridian, Miss,
voted to unite with the agricultural
Wheel" under joint constitution, avotc
was taken on the question, and by a vote
of 90 to - it was voted to ratify, thus
endorsing the proposed consolidation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-07-31

paSSlONately Iona OF music UuG oouio
make none themselves. The poorest singer
there more than any earthly prlma
donna, and the poorest players. there more
than any earthly Gottschalk. that music
room, the headquarters Of cadence and
rhythm, symphony and chant, psalm and
antiphont May we be there some hour
when Haydn sits at the keys of one OF his
own oratorios, and David the psalmist
fingers the harp, and Miriam OF the Red Sea
banks clape the cymbals, and Gabriel puts
his lips to the trumpet and the 1our-and
twenty soldiers chant, and Lind and Parepa
render matchless duet in the music room Oh
the old heavenly homestead. IN "y
Fathers house are many rooms
Another room in our Fathers house WILL
be the family room. 1t may correspond
somewhat with the family room on eartn.
At morning and evening, you know, thaI -
the place we now meet. Though every mem
Der of the household have separate room,
in the family room they all gather, ana Joys
and sorrows and experiences OF all styies
are there rehearsed. Sacred room IN all our
dwellings! Whether it be luxurious Win
ottorans and divans and books III RUSSIAN
lids standing in mahogany case, or there De
only few plain chairs and cradle. 90
the family room on high will be the place
where the kinsfolk assemble and talk over
the family experiences of earth, the wed,
dings, the births, the burials, the 1estal
davs of Christmas and Thanksgiving re-
union. Will the children departed remain
children there? Will the aged remain aged
therea o, no; everything is perfect there.
The child will goahead to gloritied maturity
and the aged will 80 back to glorited ma, ma,
turity. The rising sun OF the one Will
rise to meridian and the descending
sun Of the other will return to meridian.
However much we love our children on
earth we would consider it domestic ols-
aster if they stayed children, and SO we re-
ioice at their growth here. AND when we
meet in the family room of our rather
house, we will be glad that they have grand
The Washington critic., 1889-05-13
NAVAL MILITIA.

There is before the New York Legis.
lature bill providing for State naval
militia. II Is similar to measure al
ready adopted in Massachusetts, Penn
sylyania andRhode Island providing for
the organization of three battalions of
Naval Reserve Artillery and Naval
Reserve Torpedo Corps, the whole com.
prising about 200 officers and men for
the defense of the coasts and harbors on
the seaboard and blackboard of the
State, The expense to be borne by the
Federal Government.
So forcibly is the need of better coast
protection recognized by the people of
the city of New York that a memorial
praying for the adoption of the measure,
signed by many prominent men, has
been sent to Albany. Among the names
attached 10 the memorial are those of
Conressman w. G. Wallace, William
II. Webb, Colonel S. V. II. Cruger,
General Stewart L. Woodford, Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew, eX-Congressman d, II.
James, Ambrose Lewis, ex-Judge w.
H. ArnolX, eX Judge Noah Davis, eX.
Surrogate Daniel c. Rollins, Colonel
Floyd Clarkson, Henry L. Rowland,
ex-Congressman o. h. Potter, Samuel
Sloan and John w. Jacobus. These
men recognize the fact that we need in
this county something more than lot
Of ne@ steel cruisers, They are prac,
-tieai
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men aud II does not in any way interfere
with his happiness, because he applies his
wealth to the pleasure of Others less fortu-
nate, and, in that way gets the greater
pleasure for himself lie celebrated his
sixtieth birthday Sunday, aud from all over
The land came expressions Of goodwill
and earnest affection from thousands who
have had cause to remember his many kind
uesses. In his own home those who have
been associated with him in all capacities
are not less cordial in their expressions Of
friendship aud gratitude, aud there Is no
man in all the thousands who has anything
to offer but kind words and good wishes.
lie has grown rich, because every man was
glad to help him in accumuatiug wealth,
knowing to what uses he would put his
money, aud he has never betrayed the CON
iidence placed in him. His heart and his
purse are open to the needy always and
mankind is noblcr and better that he is of
II. May he live to be hundred years old
and have more every year to divide.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-13
THE LYDBoKER CASE.

Major Lydecker of the Engineer Corps
has abundant reason to be thankful that
army officers hold permanent commits
sions and that they have their trials be-
fore juries of their peers; that Is, iuries
of their brother officers. There was
time when courts martial were organ
lied TO convict and when the culprits
are enlisted men there is little occasion
TO accuse courts.martial of undue leni.
ency; but IL is evident that when q
brother officer is on trial, unless he Is
very unpopular fellow-in which case
almost any evidence is sufficient 10 pro-
cure sentence of dismissal-thcre Is q
feeling of community of interest among
army officers for which the defendant
has ample reason to be thankful
Through political influence, Major
Lydecker procured the assignment of
duty to the supervision Of the tunnel
that was in process OF construction Tor
the Washington Water Works. The
work was so badly done by the con
tractors that the tunnel, which was sup
posed to have been completed, will have
TO be abandoned, and already the huge
iron pipes for surface aqueduct have
been ordered. The court.martial has
found that Major Lydecker was
guilty of culpable negligence in
not taking proper measures TO prevent
contractors from systematically slight.
ing their work. And having convicted
the Major of this degree of negligence,
the court concludes that fine of 5000,
payable in nine monthly installments,
Is the sufficient penalty. There was
room for some question of RESPONSE
bility which would have accounted for
q verdict of acquittal, but having reached
the conclusion that the Major was re-
sponsible, the penalty is absurdly mad
equate. If the Major had been con
victed of disrcspcct TO his superior ofll-
Ger he would probably have been put
on half pay for two or three years, and
very likely dismissed. But here is a
neglect of duty that involved a waste of
$1,000, 600 or 81 600, 900, and fine Of
| 5000 is the penalty If Lydecker were
civilian, IL is not at all probable that
he would ever get another engagement
with the Government and 1t Is quito
possible that he would have had to
stand a civil suit But as he is an army
officer he will draw from the Govern
ment the money to pay his fine with, he
will continue in the service so long as he
lives, and will be put in charge of other
great public works and at the age of G2 he
will retire from active duty on three
fourths of his pay for the remainder of
his days. This whole Washington
aqucduct, from the time Lieutenant
Hoxie invented the idea of tunnel four
miles long, that was to run through
what should have been solid stone, so
that the unlined tunnel would carry
water under pressure of a hundred feet
without leaking, has been at every stage
a pretty heavy load for the reputation Of
the army engineers to stand up under.
Ii was unfortunate for the corps that
this aqueduct episode occurred just al
the time when the civilian engineers art
trying to get hold of the river and
harbor works now carried on wholly by
the military engineers.-[ Fred. Perry
Powers in America.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-13
4 CIVIL SERVICE CASE.

Civil Service Reform is a good thing
and civil service examinations are good
things, but let us suppose a case like
this A Democratic Administration
comes into power and among those re.
moved from office is postollicc in
spector, forty-one years of age, man
of admitted ability in his place. Four
years pass, the Republicans are once
more managing affairs of State, and
tile inspector referred to applies for re
instatement. I'VE want you back
again certainly Mr. -" says post.
office official high in place, but you
have never passed civil service ex-
animation and the Commission claim
that postOfflce inspectors come under
the rule Sol am barred from appoint
ing you"
But am ready TO pass an eXamina-
ton at any time, is the reply.
"Ah, but Mr.. -, you are too old TO
come under the rules. You see the sit
uation.'
What is the effect of civil service re-
form in this instance? What is to be
done in the case Of this expert postof-
flee inspector, veteran at the work, a
man in the prime of life, with at least
twenty years of excellent capacity for
his duties before him? How does a
civil service examination assist In de.
teimining the sort of man to be thief
catcherY What is to be the outcome of
such a case as the one described, any
howY VIII member of the commits.
sion or any one else please answer?
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ADJUSTMENTS.

pirates Of Pcnzance" at Albaugh's s
tonight with the full cast of the La
mont Opera Company.
Vernona Jarbeau il" Starlight at the
National tonight.
Ranch King" to night at Harris
Bijou.
Lilly Clay's Gaiety Company tonight
at Kernan's, first time in Washington,
Senator Frank Woodson's Speciality
Company tonight at the Globe
Roop and Nopper's Globe Theatre
Specially Company left here yesterday
at p, m. for Norfolk where it plays
this week and then goes to Richmond,
opening there May 90.
A large and enthusiastic audience
greeted Miss Annie Lewis on Saturday
evening, ON the occasion of her appear
ance in Cheek, the performance being
benefit in her honor. Miss Lewis
who has made rapid progress In heI
profession since she left her home and
native city, was at her best, and re-
ceived many recalls Her floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful. Aftel
the curtain went down Mr.. Reed made
graceful acknowledgement in Miss
Lewis behalf of the reception given
her, and predicted glowing future
She goes with Hallen e. Hart next season
at q high salary.
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VISITORS TO THE DEPARTMENTS.

Secretaries Blaine, Proctor and Tracy
bave issued the following order for the re-
ceptlon Of visitors;
Reception of Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress, from 10 to l9 o'clock.
Reception of all persons not connected
with the Departments, at ~ o'clock, except
Tuesdays and Fridays, which are Cabinet
days. and Thursdays in the Department of
State, when the members of the Diplomatic
Corps are exclusively received.
Persons will not be admitted to the build
Ing after O'Clock each day, enless by card,
which will he sent by the captain of the
watch to the chief clerk or to the head of
the bureau for which the visit is intended.
This rule will not apply to Senators, Repre-
sentatives or heads Of Executive Depart
ments,