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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02
Laughed.

The word hell among Germans is
not looked upon with Il horror that it
is among Americans, and even the
most cultured German world not hesi-
tate to use it any ;:!orc thlu he would
the word "heaven. 4 Young lady
who learned the English language in
her home in the Old country and can
speak it tluently wcnt 10 u fashionable
party the other day. \ grale lire had
been kindlcd and the roGa was uncom-
fortably warm. There was a pause in
the conversation. when in i rather
loud tone of voice was heard the re-
mark in English, but with 4 pretty
German accent: 1T is hot us he'll in
this room" The electrified guests sat
as if stunned for moment. and then
as if by prearran~ed signal, all broke
out in a laugh. Up to this date the
German girl doeS..t know what the
laugh was all about. ut.--CIarciand Plain
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SAYS GRAWTATioN DOES II.
Remarkable Clock that IS SAID 10 oo
without Winding:

r Farrer. watch maker has IN
vented one of the most peculiar clocks
If the nineteenth century. 1t CONSISTS
of q plate glass dial su.ne'ded lrom
the ceiling, and all the !'aris OF II i:ial
are visible are the two han''<; t';e P!.1'
upon which they swin-. :;n the "i;si;
II is marked "Gravitat!"n Cock. anu
not one person in 1000 wh" passes II
has the faintest idea that 1t Is the most
INGENIOUS device of tho century. Many
clocks with glass dials have the worNs
Of watch as their motive power oot
this clock has no motive power that Is
visible.
Mr Farrer worked on the invention
for six wears before he succeeded IN
perfectine it. He alleges that the only
motive power is the yravitailon OF ths
earth, and that the clock will run on
forever without winding. lhe only
imperfectiou is that it loses from Iour
70 five minutes day by TIC trlctloh OF
the hands on the pivot. AMI. therefore.
the hands require to be regulated once
in twenty-four hours.
He showed reporter somethlhS
about the way the clock worked.
When the hands pointed to quarter
past l Mr.. Farrer caught hold OF them
together, and sent them tWlriiaS
around the dial, like the w'nder OF a
wheel of fortune. After oscii:atinS un-
til the momentum bad been overcome
the hour hand and the minute hand re-
sumed their respective and proper po-
sitions, still marking the correct time.
at 1:2O he did something still more re-
| markable. He slipped tie minute hand
off the pivot and laid it on the counter.
| At the end of six minutes he re-,
placed it and sent it wi'ir!lng around
the dial. When it came t" rest 1t set
tied at the right place, twenty-sx MIN
utes past o'clock.
The hands are of tin and are hollow,
and perfectly balanced on tie pivot.
Mr.. Farrer says they AZ ;'i"vcst by the
pravitation of the earth but it puzzles
the spectator to account for the power
that rai-es them after taey reach o:3O.
All kinds of theories are atloat to ac-
count for this. Some people say that
the hollow hands are filled with fluids
of different densities that overcome the
eraritation Of the earth When the hands
reach that point. But Nh. Farrer
keeps his secret, and rejuices over the
mystifcation of the bch"sder. he IN
sists that electricity is not the motive
poWer.-FreSno Repu5iico".
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Pianos and Organs.

n. W. TRUMP, 134 Main Street, Co,
lumbia. S. c., sells Pianos and Organs
direct from factory No agents com,
missions. The celebrated CHECKER,
ing Piano. AIathusek Piano, cele-
brated for it's clearness of tone, light,
ness of touch and lasting qualities
Mason & Hamin Upright Piano.
Sterling Upright Piano, from S22
up.
Arion Piano, from 5000 up.
Mason & Halnlin Organs, surpasse
by none.
Sterling ORGANS, $50 up.
Every Instrument guaranteed for
six years. Fifteen days trial, ez.
penses both ways, if not satisfactoro.
Sold on enstallments.
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George ". Peck, the well known
humorist and author of ''Peck's Bad
Boy" was nominated for Mayor by
the Democratic city convention OF
Milwaukee on Monday.
Most of the creditors of Henry
S. Ives have agreed to accept five
cents on the dollar for their claims
Ives has been released on $4,000 bail
He was arrested on the charge of
fraud.
"A call has been issued for the
organization Of Southern educational
association. in the city of Montgomery,
on the 26th of June.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02
Legal Advice.

What are you asking a month for
the rent of this room?" asked young
New York lawyer of the proprietor of
an exceedingly small room. Ten dol
lars month, invariably in advance. "
.Whew! That's steep. You have no
ventilation and very little light. y
That's so, but you seem to overlook
the advantages this room has for a
young lawyer" What are they?'
In the first place, you are near the
courthouse. and there are two pawn
broker establishments and several free
:. ..ii".a1 !..iii1 ;sii.;a. :; half"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02
Flowers as Political E.mbIems.

One result of the election has had q
strange effect on the flower market in
Paris. Since the election the price Of
red carnations has gone down ike the
shares of a bubble company. While
the white carnation is quote: liz the
Marche aux Fleurs at tie respectable
figure of l franc Il dGZea. Tie red is
offered freely ut no more than sous.
Neither in Paris nor anywhere else does
anybody care to be idcuI!hr, with the
symbol Of failure
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02
Scotchmen in America.

The Rev. Malccm MacGregor Of
New York thinks there never will be
what would technically d" called q
Scotch vote in tiIi- country. He
SAYS: ''Scotchmen ll:;va,So thoroughly
identified themselves with the various
interests of this coui,:N that they have
never occasioned th" s.: %hicst sectional
feeling, and have been treated so well
in this country that t:."y have never
had ground for complaint.
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A woman, says Sheridan, may be
idle, but she is never a loafer. She
cannot knock man down, but she
can break his heart, and when disap-
pointed she goes to God, while a man
goes to the devil.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02
The Rate of interest.

ByanAct of the last stLegislature the
law in regard to rates of interest was
so amended that no higher rate than
s per cent. per annum may be charg-
ed for the hiring of money, the legal
rate remaining seven per cent. except
upon special agreement. The. law did
not take effect until the first of March,
1890. The following is a copy of the
law in question:
NO greater rate than seven per
centum per annum shall be charged,
taken, agreed upon or allowed upon
any contract arising in this State, for
the hiring. lending OF use ofmoney or
other commodity, except upon written
contracts wherein, by express agree
ment. a rate of interest not exceeding
eight per cent. may be charged. No
person or corporation lending OF ad-
vancing money or other commmodlty
upon a greater rate of interest shall
be allowed to recover in any court Of
this State any portion of the interest
so unlawfully charged; and the prln-
cipal sum, amount or value so lent or
advanced, without any interest, shall
be deemed and taken by the courts
of the State to be the true legal debt
or measure of damage to all mtents
and purposes whatsoever, to be re
covered without costs: Provided, that
the provisions of this Act shall not
apply to contracts and agreements
entered into, or discounts or az
rangements made. prior to the first
of March, 1890.
Mrs. Jackson's Pension
The Washington correspondent
the New York Herald. referring to
the application of Stonewan Jackson's 8
widow fora pension for her husbands S
services in the Mexican wal, says:
Il called on Commissioner Raum
today and asked whether Mrs. Jack
sons application for pension would
be favorably considered. He replied:
Il have not taken it up yet, but I
can see no reason why it should not
be granted. Section 4,716, Revised
Statutes, says:-'No money on ac-
count of pensions shall be granted to
any person, or to the widow, children
or heirs Of any deceased person, who
in any manner voluntarily engaged in
OF aided, or abetted the late rebellion
against the authority of the United
States. But section 5 of that Act
granting pensions to the soldiers and
sailors of the Mexican Wan, approved
January 80, 1887, says that section
4716 of the Revised Statutes is here
by repealed so far as the same relates
to this Act OF to pensioners under
this Act. This latter clause gives
Mrs. Jackson a clear It'll /, her pen
sion in my opinion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02

Diseases Peculiar to women, espe-
cially monthly disorders. are cured by
the timely use of Bradfeld's Female
Ree11latOr.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02

1t is now said that only about
twenty of the Pan-American delegates
Will visit the South.
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Elderl! Spinstel-''l can't see why
you young girls should be so absurdly
timid. You can't walk 4 block after
dark without being in al agony OF tear
thinking that somebody may be follow
ing ycu." do you never look back
to see if some man is following yous"
No. What's the use? 1t wouldn't
- my luck. = Boston Sedcc's
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02
Albert Edwards RuGeness.

A strange story of the rudeness of a
member of the royal family of England
comes to The Man About Town direct
from lady correspondent at Edin-
burgh. a fair was in progress there
and Mrs. Langtry was selling coffee at
one of the booths. Euter tie Prince Of
Wales, who asked for a cup of the de-
licious Mocha. Mrs. Langtry served
it in delicate Worcester, and just as
she handed it to him threw dainty
kiss into the cup.
How much?' the future monarch OF
all he surveys quericti.
1T was 10 shiliin"s," answered the
lily Of the jersey Isles. until | threw
kiss into it. Now !, is 70 shillings."
What will YOU charge ne for a
clean cup9" retorlcd the Prince. very
ungallantly. Us he returned the coffee
untasted.
If the story is true it indicates that
the Prince of Wa.r> is gr,,.a- to be
less and less of u :.c.,t"!.i:,. - he edges
nearer the throne =. l., Us i.rpu6ltc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-04-02

Several calculating machines receiv-
ed the gold medal at the Paris exposi-
ton.
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4 STUDY IN STILL LIFE.
THE DOlNCs OF ONE CLASS OF LAW.
DEFYlNC CITIZENS.

Desperate Moonshiners who Hold an Armed
Camp the Tirginia-North Carolina
Border.
New York World
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er gallery.
Bowing her acquaintance in this ar
rangement. fearing indeed to refuse,
Dora follows the others from the
haunted chamber.
At the foot of the small stone stair
case--before they go through the first
iron-bound door that leads to the cor
rider without-they find Ethel Flllers
awaiting them. She had been looking
round her in the dimly lighted stone
passage, and has discovered another
| door fixed mysteriously in corner,
that has excited her curiosity.
Where does this lead to, Sir Ad-
rian?" she asks now, pointing to it.
"Oh, that is an old door connected
with another passage that leads by a
dark and wearylnS staircase to the
servants corridor beneath. | am afraid
YOU won't be able to open it. as it is
rusty with age and diSuse. The ser
wants would as soon think of coming
up here as they would of making an
appointment with the Evil One; SO it
has not been opened for years"
perhaps can manage it" says Az
thur Dynecourt, trying with all his
might to force the ancient lock to yield
to him. At length his efforts are
crowned with success: Tie door flies
creakingly open. and cloud OF dust
uprising covers them like mist.
"Ah!" exclaims Ethel, recoiling; but
Arthur. STOPPING forward, carefully
examines the dark staircase that lies
before him wrapped III impenetrable
gloom. Spicler-netS have been drawn
from wall TO wall ans! hang in dusky
clouds from the loE' ceiling; faint,
stale, sitting smell ::reets III; noStrlls,
yet he fingers there and looks carefully
around him. -,
you'll fall into it, if you don't
mind" remarks Captain Ringwood.
Zone would think uncannv spots had
an unwholesome attraction for YOU"
RingWood, ever since the memorable
night in the smoking-room. when Sir
Adrian was so near being killed, has
looked askance at Arthur Dynecourt,
and, when taking the trouble to ad-
dress him at all. has been either sharp
or pointed in his remarks. Arthur,
contenting himself with scoWl at him,
closes the little door again, and turns
away from it.
AT night says Sir Adrian, in an
amused tone, the servants, passing by
the door below that leads up to this
one, run by it as though they fear some
ghostly ancestors of mine, descending
from the haunted chamber, will pounce
out upon them with their heads under
their arms, or in some equally unplsas-
ant position You know the door,
don't you, Arthllr-the second from
the turning?"
No" renlies Arthur with his false
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The chamber is round, and has, in
stead of windows, three narrow aper-
lures in the walls, through which can
be obtained a glimpse of the sky, but OF
nothing else. These apertures are just
large enough to admit mans hand.
The room IS without furniture of any
description. and Oh the boards the dark
stains of blood are distinctly visible.
4Dyneco1lrt. tell them a story OF
two calls out Ringwood to Sir Ad-
rian. They won't believe it is verita-
bly, hamte,funiess You call up a ghost
to frighten them"
But they all protest III body tnae
that they do not wish to hear any ghost
stories, so Sir Adrian laughingly refu-
ses to comply with RingwoOd's request:
@Are we far from the other parts OF
the house% asks Florence at length,
who has been examining some writing
on the walls.
$50 far that, if you were lmmured
here, no cry, however loud. could pene-
trate the distance" replies Sir Adrian.
"You are as thoroughly removed from
the habitable parts OF the castle as II
you were in the next county.
"How interesting" observes Dora,
with little simper.
The servants are so afraid Of this
| room that they would not venture here
even by daylight" Sir Adrian goes on.
~You can see how the dust of years is
on it. One might be slowly starved to
death here without ones friends pelnS
q bit the wiser"
He laughs as he says this, but, long
afterwards, uiS words come back to his
listeners memories, filling their breasts
with terror and despair. -.
Il wonder you don't have this dan
gerous lock removed" says Capt. Rlng-
wood. 1T is a regular trap. Some day
you'll be sorry for it."
Prophetic words!
"Yes; I wish it were removed re-
spends Florence, with strange quick
shiver.
Sir Adrian laughs.
why, that is one of the old towers
greatest charms" he SAYS. 1T belongs
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-25

POINT PLEAsANTs NJ D., July ~
EprroRs INTELLfoENcER--1 have this
moment received ffom the treasurer Of the
"Young Mems League the Lancaster
papers containing the outrageous conduct
Of several members Of the same. NY as
tonishment, my sorrow for this knows no
bounds, and only the knowledge Of
my integrity supports this sorrow.
As my friends know, the motives
In the organization Of the Young
Mems League were Of the highest, the
best. / and my officers have been
grossly deceived by the yileness Of sew
eral unprincipled fellows from whom
we have borne much all the way through,
vet whom we earnestly desired TO help to
elevate in every way, II possible. The lib
eral methods OF this society are known TO
all, and we were looking forward to
much that was ennobling and pro-
eressive for young mon. MY health
has entailed a necessary absence from Ian.
caster, and during this absence my un-
limited, my brothcrly, nay my loving con-
fidence II. these vile offenders has been be.
traysd. If necessary for the public wei.
fare, sincerely trust that the names OF the
offenders may DO made known to all good
citizens. "They have persecuted Me, they
will also prosecute you" thus spake the
crucified. In this knowledge, together
with the realization of personal integrity
<she disciple of Him who was bufeted and
spat upon for the sins OF others car
surely bear his own cross Of sorrow and
disappointment, aud tho slur and misrepre
sentations of any gainsaying persons
Upon my return home measures will a
once be taken which will be deemed bes
for the good and welfare of the member
of " The Young Mems League"
FRANCIS L. SCHROEDER.
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SIMMER LEISURE.

James G. Noll, of Bellefonte, is in town
for short visit. For the last week he has
been employed In the commissary's depart
ment at Mt. Gretna.
q. X. Kaneko, and w. X. Satow, of
franklin and Marshall college, are passing
tho summer ut Atlantic City, being en-
ployed In fancy Japanese store.
Edw. X. Zahm and wife left town this
morning for Ocean Grove, Long Branch,
and New York.
Jacob Zortman, of the Depot hotel, spent
to-day at Atlantic City.
Charles Croll, of Middletown, was In
town yesterday. ..4..-
- Harry Hines, Of Reading. is the guest OF
MIRA. Eliza Ewing. of North Queen street.
Mrs. Harry Watson Is spending week
=. Unicorn.
James +. McEnnis and family OF Louis
Willie, KY. who have been the guests Of
Mrs. Susan Dellet, of this city, are now
Visiting friends In Columbia.
Miss Rose Goldsmith, of New York, and
Miss May Arnold Jacobs, of Philadelphia
are visiting Mr.. Simon b. Hirsh and
family.
Congressman Brosius, ,whohas been home
on brief vacation, returned to Washington
to-day.
Samuel NJ. Myers is in Lancaster, and
while here he will make his annual visit
TO the Landisville campmeeting.
Mrs. Mary A. Reilly aud daughters and
Mr.. VIM. II. Reilly have left Asbury Park
and are now at Saratoga.
Mrs. d. q. Eshleman and grandson, John
H. McMurdy, returned last night from
roint Pleasant, n. j., and left this morning
for Berkely Springs, Va,
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AYOUNGMAN'S DEATH.
rse Funeral to Bc Held on Monday Af,er'-
noon-yviilic Russ, who Drowned
ON Tuesday. is Buried.

CoLuMRrA. July 25.--George w. Stair,
eadeot son OF n. s. stair, the well known
DRY eocds merchant, died on Thursday
evening at $40 o'clock, at his home on
I,ocust street, above Third. The death was
due TO q complication of diseases, after
ionr illness. ne was well liked by all who
knew him, and his death at 80 eerly age
win be mourned by his many friends The
funeral will be held on Monday afternoon
At O'Clock from the homo of his parents.
The funeral Of Willie Russ, who was
drowned In the Susquehanna river on
Tuesday last, was held this afternoon al
O'Clock from Salem Lutheran church
william II. Dolsn, brakeman on shiit-
ing engine No. 96s of the Pennsylvania
railroad, met with painful accident last
night. He slipped on piece OF glass
while walking about the railroad, and cut
an a xly cash in his right foot. The wound
was given surgical attention. and Dolan
taken to his home on Walnut street.
The rain of to-day has again postponed
the Joint excursion Of the Wrightsvi!le
Methodist aud Second street Lutheran Sun
day schools to Mount Gretna. The excur-
sion was intended to allow people to visit
the encampment of the National Guards,
and rs the soldiers break camp to-day the
excursion will not be held.
Edward b. Smith has accepted position
with the Columbia Wagon company.
Squire Samuel Evans drove his guests
to Mount Gretna to-day.
A delegation from Chibpeta Castle, X. OF
q. E., will visit Bainbridge on Saturday
evening to be present at the institution Of
Conoy castle.
Lieutentant B. c. Welsh, U. s. A..
located at New Orleans, has been granted
four months leave of absence.
The dog catchers have already killed
eleven worthless ours, under the direction
of the chief burgess. Unless redeemed
another slaughter of dogs takes place to
night.
Richard +. Hull, chief clerk of the p. r
r. freight Office here, il spending his vaca
tion in Philadelphia.
Charles Hippey and Alex. Madden hav
returned from trip to Roanoke, Va.
Field, Bachman, Shank, and other at
saches OF the Golden Eagle clothing house
took an excursion TO Safe Harbor, and re
port having had pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bibby, of Catawiss'
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. GeorR
Tile
A game of base ball will be played o
Saturday afternoon, between the Columbl
club and Defiance, of Wrightsville.
The first seashore excursion OF II
season, from this section, Is booked {,
Atlantic City, over the Reading railroad
on Wednesday next.
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Lived on ButtermiIk.

Mrs. - -, OF Lancaster city, said she
suffered with dyspepsia and chronic headac he
for eight years, and with serious heart troubles.
10 such a degree that on occasions he fainted
several times during the day. One the day She
bought one of Hokes Electric Belts she had
tainted six times. She was unable 10 work or
eat, the only nourishment she could take for
some time was butternilk. She was treated by
several physicians, their visits only, without
the medicine, costing her as much as 81 a year
but brought no cure. After wearing one 81
hokes Electric Belts fer: three weeks she was
able to eat everything, and docs her hougc gcwoTls
as Wen an ever. The LADY, for reasons 81 deli.
eaey, wishes her name not used publicly. I'm, IL
wiling 70 swear TO these facts, and authorizes
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ALMOST A PANIC.

Great Excitement Mt No. - Contre
square ON Thursday Morning.
At o'clock we sprung open our doors, ana
nom that time on there was a continued rush,
SO much 10 that Rt 1870 we were compelled TO
close our DOORS as our corps Of statesmen Of ten
were insufficient to walt ON the trade. Goods
were all tossed about, first from one side then
20 theanothcr. The entire city is Wild over the
"Grcat Boston Fire Sale OF Clothing" People
of Columbia. Marietta, Btrasburg, Millersvillc
and all surrounding counties, whose car fares
were paid, have all taken advantage OF the
wonderful sale Of clothing. II Is not often that
fine tailor-made clothing can be secured at
forty cents on the dollar. Tho cry all day long
is "oash r." I'll take this suit !" Let me have
these pantaloons T. I" Please have this boys
suit wrapped" and so until late at night.
IL doesn't take the people Of Lancaster and
vicinity long 10 know where their dollars go
the farthest. Don't fail 70 attend this great sale
OF clothing, as chance like this will never occur
again. Here's what were doing Csc buys
men good working pants, worth Sl.ho. tsc. buys
better ones. l0styles. worth 81. sDs for fine all.
wool cashmere pants. nobby styles, worth $50.
Just think OF 10 $29s takes choice OF plnids OF
stripe mems suits, all sizes. worth very much
more-s3.0s buys splendid mems suits, all sizes,
and tall 10 match). twenty-five styles, worth sl3,
| s6.l9 buys wide vale black worsted or diagonal
suits, cutaways sacks, worth sl8 $40 for
extra nue dress suits, dark or light colors, cost
TO manufacture again as much. sS.0S special
| quality satin faced, black Prince Albert dress
| suits and fine black wide vale cheviot suits.
| worth go Just think Of II, +" Here yo,iU see y
| 800 splendid childrcn's suits, all ages, Csc. and
| 500 chiIdrens plated school suits will go fot
| 81 &c., but are really worth $3.50, with 100 boys
| dong PANTS suits for $685. and 1000 pairs knee
| pants at lie per pair, twhile they lasp. 69c
| washable seersucker coats and vests, worth
| $50 All other goods will be sold In the same
proportion AS the above mentioned articles.
| A handsome line of Prince Albert, fine Gus