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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
A Most Remarkable Duel.

KEYsER, W. Va, Feb. 24--The new min.
ing town of Elkins, on ez-United States
Senator Daviss new railroad, was the scene
of duel last night possessing some remark
able phases. James Nee, coal miner, and
q carpenter named Archer, fast friends, went
on big drunk together Saturday after
drawing their pay, and continued the spree
over until Sunday. That evening they went
to Mrs. Wise's saloon, where they had been
frequent patrons during the carouse, and,
getting into dispute with the woman,
drove her out of the house.
They then proceeded to wreck the interior
of the saloon, smashing glasses. windows
and mirrors, and breaking the furniture.
While thus engaged, Nee accidentally hit
Archer and the two men quarreled and had
q rough and tumble fight This did not
satisfy them and they agreed to fight duel.
There was but one revolver between them,
and with drunken gravity they agreed that
the pistol should be used turn about. the
shots to be fired while the men stood at op-
posite ends of barroom.
The choice for first shot fell to Archer,
and Nee taking his place at the other end
of the room, Archer blazed away. The bull
let struck Nee in the head, ploughing fur
row along the scalp and causing profuse
hemorrhage.
When Nee came to shoot he was blinded
by blood and so nervous from the effects Of
the shot that he could not aim, the result
was miss, and Archer then took a second
shot. but also missed, and handed over the
revolver to Nee for second shot.
By this time crowd had been attracted
to the saloon. but no one had courage enough
to enter. The men refused to pay any at
tention to calls to desist, and Nee fired at
Archer, shooting him through the hand. He
took the gun to Archer for fifth shot, but
before it could be fired the crowd rushed in,
grabbed the revolver, and put a stop to the
desperate proceedings.
Neither of the wounds inflicted is at all
serious
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
Foreston News.

FoREsroN, March 5.-Ive tried for half an
hour, Mr.. Editor, to coin some phrase
other than the stereotyped one of the average
country correspondent. There is 20
news in this section" but I'm compelled
at last to take the old stand-by-there is
none, literally.
Tn not posted, Mr.. Editor, on the farm
ing situation in this section, and don't even
conjecture what the prospects for the coming
crop are. I'm one Of the few living who
does not imagine himself sent by the AL
mighty to show people how to farm. But
this do know, the crops that are in the
ground looked unusually we'll when I saw
them last
Mr.. Il. T. Avant, of Summerton, was in
town to-day. He believes in the future of
Summerton.
Mr. G.. S. Beall professional penman
and poet" has been in town for several
days, inditlng tender verses to their fair
ones for those less lucky beings who have
not been gifted with the Divine atiatns.
Clarendon Lodge A. F. NJ. held meeting
last night. X.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
ENCOURAGE the Military.

We notice that Gen. Bonham has been
talking military" with some of the report
ers, and he says that if something is not
done to encourage the military in this State
it will die of "dry rot"
We agree with the general in this matter.
There is considerable indifference being ez-
hibited. This seems to be the case in this
community. and unless some substantial
encouragement is given. the military can be
nothing more nor less than an organized
mob"
Let there be call made for a convention
as suggested by the adjutant general, and
perhaps some plan may be devised that will
have tendency Of creating new life IN
this much needed institution. Take all the
smaller towns throughout the State, snd II
is hard to keep up military com npany
Most Of the members are clerks, or otherwise
employed, and their employers do not fee!
enough interest in the very thing that they
expect protection from to even allow thell
employees off an hour earlier on drill ev'
enincs, hence the lack of interest among the
young men themselves.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05

Trinity alliance meets Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Regular drill meeting of the Man,
ming Guards next Monday night.
Mr.. S. A. Rigby says he will soor
commence the erection of two cot
tages-
Runaway marriages are so common
in Georgia that many parents who are
apprehensive deposit injunctions with
the licensing officials forbidding the
issuing of marriage licenses to their
children.
A magazine writer wants to know
"Why should not women propose 2
Give It up. If women can set thei,
caps and SIT up nights studying plans
to lay traps to catch the unwary, We
don't see any good reason why they
shouldn't propose, and pay the ice
cream, soda water, caramel bills, &C..
besides.
Leaving out OF the calculation, un-
seasonable weather, disasters and 9th
er matters beyond human control, it is
safe to say that anything which has
real merit; for which there is q need,
or want; or for which o want can be
created; a.. which sells at a reasona-
tie ;-;ce, can be proftably advertised
=. he newspapers.
Messrs. Rutledge & Tindal, of Sum-
merton, have their furniture store well
fitted up, and can supply any and all
kinds of furniture. They sell at prices
that will compete with any city store.
Don't fail to examine their stock. Mr..
q. r. Meldau, one of the finest me-
chanics in the State, will manufacture
or repair any kind of furniture.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
News from Silver.

SILVER, March 2.-iM. Editor: This has
been a slippery day for Silver-rain, sleet
and snow. A good day to chat with the
editor. There can be no service in oul
church, preacher and people are kept in
doors. There is rest for the weary; what
matchless goodness! The weather has
changed several degrees. This morning has
every appearance of winter, the most uncom-
Portable day Of the present season.
Saturday brought many people to
Silver, some hauling freight, some
horse trading, others buying from oul
merchants. 1t was the largest day for bust
ness we have seen yet Capt. R. F. Milligan
has Just returned from Charleston. His
stock of goods is complete and daily arriv-
ing. The town looks business-like, while
the merchants expect to doa heavy trade.
I will forward you a more extended shlngle
from Capt Milligan.
The magic lantern exhibition on the night
of Feb. 27 was well attended. 1t was held
in Capt. Milligan's hall. We welcome all
laudable enterprises.
We have picture man tenting on the
fields, who seems to give entire satisfaction
by changing your face from flesh to paper.
The ladies of Silver are raising money to
build christian church. The colored peo-
pie are raising money to build new church.
Mr.. ". A. F. Bobo, who has had his sale
stables at Mr. Ways, has sold many Texas
ponies this winter. Mr.. Bobo has made
many friends in this part of Clarendon. He
has now returned to Texas where he expects
to bunch his colts and return next winter
with some as good horses as can be sold.
His horses have given genera! satisfaction.
Mrs. Clark and Mrs. DR.. Durham, two
ladies from Greenyille, S. c., paid Silver a
visit last week, to buy lots.
S. P. Fairey and l.. N. Richbourg farm
ers at Silver, became so much infatuated
with the good people of Manning, that they
remained there all last week, courting.
Oats crops look badly. They certainly
present the right name, red rust proof.
The cheap quotations for fertilizers has
given our farmers the craze. From what l
can learn quantities of It will be used.
There is more vim among farmers than US
ual. The Alliance is working miracles.
Now, Mr. Editor, after long time your
correspondent from Pamela has reached a
conclusion: to stop chatting for newspapers.
So bid the editor of the TINES and its read
ers an afectionate farewell. Tom.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05

There are times when feeling of lassi.
tude will overcome the most robust, when
the system Graves for pure blood, to furnish
the clements of health and strength. The
best remedy for purifying the blood is DR..
J. H. McLean's Sarsapalilla.
Sick headache biliousEess, nausea, CO.'S
tiveness, are promptly and agreeably ban
ished by DR.. J. H. McLean's liver and kid
ney pillets Qittle pills.)
II health and life are worth anything, and
you are feeling out Of sorts and tired out
tone up your system by taking DR.. j. H
McLean's Sarsaparilla.
Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, distress af
! Ter eating, can be cured and prevented by
taking DR.. J. H. McLean's liver and kidney
pillets (ittle pills)
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
The Game Law.

The following is the game law Of South
Carolina as amended by the Legislature in
1888, which is published for the benefit OF
all concerned:
Sec 1894. 1t shall not be lawful for any
person in this State, between the lst day OF
April and the lst day of November in any
year hereafter, to catch, kill, or jnjure, or TO
pursue with such intent, or to sell or expose
for sale, any wild turkey, partridge, quail,
woodcock, or pheasant; or, between the LIST
day of March and the 1st day of August,
any dove; or at any time of the year to
catch, kill, or injure, or to pursue with such
intent. by freight, any of the birds named
in this section
The fine imposed for violation of the
above section is mot more than twenty dol.
lars, cor to be imprisoned not more than
thirty days"
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For safe and certain remedy for fever and
ague use DR.. j. H. McLean's chills and fe-
yer cure; it is warranted to cure.
The most delicate constitution can safely
use DR.. J. H. McLean's tar wine lung bal
SAM It is sure remedy for coughs, loss
of voice, and all throat and lung troubles.
Faults of digestion cause disorders Of the
liver and the whole system becomes derang-
ed. DR.. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla parfects
the process of digestion and assimilation,
and thus makes pure blood.
Even the most vigorous and hearty people
have at times feeling of weariness and las
situde. To dispel this feeling take DR.. ]. H.
McLean's Sarsaparilla; it will impart vigor
and vitality.
No need to take those big cathartic pills;
one of DR.. j. H. McLean's liver and kidney
pillets is quite sufficient and more agreeable.
Pimples. blotches, scaly skin, ugly spots
sores and ulcers, assesses and tumors, un,
healthy discharges, such as catarrh, eczema,
ringworm, and other forms OF skin diseases,
are symptoms Of blood impurity. Take DR..
J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
A Horror In HAMPTON.

vARSv1LLE, HAMPTON County, Feb. 26.-
The killing Of Bob Pope and his little son
has caused no little excitement.
The particulars, as far as can gather up
to the present, develop a deed unequalled
in the annals Of the Police Gazette.
Pope's death is not regretted from what
can iea1z from those who have long known
of his character and doings, but the brutal
and hideous murder of his little son, osten.
sibly to hide the crime, is deed that should
Justly consign its perpetrators to the most
summary punishment. The father was shot
with buckshot and afterwards shot through
the head with pistol ball. and his throat
c1t
From the indications around the scene Of
the tragedy the boy was attempting to run
off and was pursued and brought back nea,
the body Of his dead father and thrown
down and his throat cut to the bone. There
was no other mark Of violence about his
person.
The parties to the murder are supposed tc
be known.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
COURT.

Ii our last issue We gave our readers ths
court news up to the hour of going to press
The cs 20 of tie State vs.. J. P. W. Gibbons
T. N. Eeard, John W. Hobbs. and Wylie H
Barrow, charged with assault and battery o.
high and aggravated nature. wss not con
cluded until Thursday, when the jury rem
dered verdict of not guilty.
Motion for new trial was made in the
case of Primus English. who was convicted
Monday. Motion was refused, and notice
Of appeal given.
Owing to the absence Of witnesses the
cases against Pedro and Dick Meyers, who
were captured in Georgetown and brought
beck Thursday morning. were continued.
His Gonor then pronounced sentences as
follows:
Primus English, one year in the peniten.
tiary at hard labor.
Rufus Fielder, one year in the penitentiary
at hard labor.
This ended the sessions, which was i'm
mediately followed by the opening Of the
common pleas. and. in accordance with an
agreement among the members of the bar,
only one jury case was tried. and that was
the case Of j. E. Morris VS.. Thomas Wilson
for damages from fire to certain pasture
lands aud fencing belonging to plaintiff.
The cause was presented by B. P. Barron,
Esq. and defended by r. q. Purdy. Esq.
The jury rendered their verdict for the de-
fendant.
Friday morning was principally occupied
by the lawyers obtaining decretsl orders,
judgments by default, etc.
After dinner B. P. Barron, Esq, attorney
for Afy Belser, petitioned the court to set
aside the sale of land made in the case OF
Henry Curtis VS.. Affy Belser and others.
The motion was contested by J. F. Rhame,
ESQ. His Honor decided to refer the case
to referee to take testimony and report at
the next term Of court.
The last case heard was that of Henry
Coleman VS.. Amanda Epps and Artemrs
Keels. This was a case where the child OF
slave, whose father had abandoned the
mother long before the war, took up with
another woman and lived with her continu-
ously as husband and wife from long before
the war until the year 1882, when he died
intestate leaving him surviving the woman
he claimed IS his wife. Since then she
died leaving no issue. The plaintiff claim
ed that the child above alluded to was emit
tied to distributive share in certain
tract of land owned by the intestate during
bis lifetime, and that in accordance with q
statutory provision said child was legiti.
mate. The defense claimed as the man
took unto him another woman before the
war and not having been married to the
6rst but lived continuously and openly
with the last as his acknowledged wife. that
said child WAS not legitimate or entitled to
distributive share Of said intessate's estate.
His Hoaor ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
N. C. Galluchat. Esq. represented plaintiff
A. Levi, Esq, defendants.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
Sumter Sits Down on Shell.

The farmers of Sumter county met last
Saturday, to elect delegates to the State coz
vention, to be held March 9th The meet
ing was decidedly opposed to the Shell
manifesto, and the following resolutions,
introduced by Col. ]. J. Dargan, were
adopted:
Resolred, That in the great agitation and
organized movement OF the agricultural
classes in this county we recognize with
cheering hope for the future q natural and
just resistance of the people to adverse class
legislation, and that we shall do all in our
power to stimulate and encourage, rather
than allay, the indignant protest and earnest
uprising against wrong and oppression
among the farmers Of South Carolina.
Resolred, That We regard the farmers as
possessed of thoroughly efficient agencies
to discover and correct all abuses Of their
class in the Alliance and the Democratic
party--the one supplying whatever is lack
ing in the other-aad we shall nos counten-
ance or approve any acton that shall divert
from or impair the Strength of either Of
these agencies.
fesolred' Ihat class legislation, class an
tagonism' CLASS prly1Ieges, and inequalities
are glarlng evlls. Ihat they are unwise in
policy, undemocratic and unjust in princi-
pie, unAmerican and nncbr;St;on end in
seeking relief from snch tb;nos aoainst
ourselves S as farmers we know that We must
expect equity.
RESOLVED. That We see no oood bnt annre-
hend much harm, to come from the BRO
posed nomination of State officers by the
FARMERS under the "Shell call" We, there
fore, request such delegates as may lie
sent from this county to oppose all the time
the proposition to nominate. and, failing to
defeat such purpose in others, that they
quietly and respectfully withdraw from the
body, that Sumter county may not appear to
eountenanco or be any wise bound by such
action.
The following were elected delegates to
the convention: Col j. b. Wilson, Capt.
E. NJ. Cooper, Col. J. j. Dargan, r. NJ. VIII
son, ". A. James, Jr., II. G. Shaw, o. C.
Scarborough, Fl. B. Thomas, D. E. Keels,
Jno. Singleton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
THE PULPIT AND THE STAGE.

Rev. F. NJ. Shrout, pastor United Breth
rem Church, Blue Mound, Kan, says: 81
feel it my duty to tell what wonders DR.
Kings New Discovery has done for me. My
lungs were badly diseased, and my parish
toner's thought could live only q few weeks
1 took five bottles of DR.. Kings New Discov
cry and am sound and well, gaining 26 lbs
in weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks
Combination, writes: "After thorough
trial aud convincing evidence, I am conf
dent DR.. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption beats 'em eli, and cures when ey.
erything else fails. The greatest kindness
I can do my many thousand friends is to
urge them to try it." Free trinl bottles al
Dinkins 4 Co.'S drug store. Regular sizes
SOC. and ST.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
Only a Farmer.

Col. E. T. Stackhouse, President OF the
State Alliance, was born in Marion District
now county, near the place on which he now
lives, IS years ago. BE has been "only
farmer" all his life. He raises everything
necessary for the sustenance OF man and
beast on his own place. He spends annu-
ally six dollars per acre for fertilizers, and
for thirteen years has averaged 600 pounds
of lint cotton per acre on his wages farm.
Last year he gathered 17S bales Of cotton
from l80 acres on his home farm. For TIM.
teen years the average yield Of corn on his
wages farm has been fifty bushels per acre.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
Central R. R. Of 5, c.
January 13, 1890.

Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
CosNEcT1oss-Ing going by Lanes to Flor
ence No So makes no connection, passen-
gers having to remain at Lanes till 2 so q m.
No IL if on time makes close connection
with the local freight
From Florence by Lanes No 10 makes
close connection with So; and the local
freight which leaves Florence at 8 q m ooa.
meets with No 12.
In going to Florence by Sumter. No 81
connects with the local freight leaving Sum-
ter at 40 m and arriving at Florence 80
p M; or with No So leaving at 81 P m. No
IL if on time will connect with No So; or
with through freight leaving Sumter ct ~ 50
NJ, and arriving at Florence at 10 m;
or with No 81, leaving Sumter at II SO p m.
From Florence by Sumter the through
freight leaving Florence at m and AZ
irving in Sumter at z 20 N, connects with
No II.
Nos SO and So stop at all stations be->
tween Charleston and Columbia on signal.
Nos So and So connect at Lanes with trains
to and from Georgetown, and at Columbia
with trains 10 and from all points on the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Raiisosd.
No So connects with train from Columbia
and Greenville Railroad stations
J. R. KENLY, J.F. DIv1AEs
Asst. Gen1 Maner Gena Sspt.
T. M. EMERSON, Gena Passenger Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05

Va Publish a! Public Advertisements,

The MANNING TINES publishes e'.'- 3 :.
every public advertisement OF Clarendon
county. All these advertisements. except
sherif's sales, are published in full and di-
rect from the Offices. The sherifTs sales
will be published sufficiently full for our
readers to be kept posted. Our readers may
rest satisfied that the TINES will get there ev-
cry time.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
4 Sharp Criminal.

One John Clay johnson, many times
convict, was recently arrested on the charge
of forgery, and lodged in the Huntington
county Glenn jail in default of s., 600
bail. While lying in jail he forged the
names of three bondsmen, also the names
of the clerk of court and circuit judge, and
had the forged bond placed in the postoffce
and directed to the sheriff The sheriff on
receiving the bond properly executed, and
believing it to be genuine, released the
prisoner. johnson is now at large, being
too sharp for Tennessee officials.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
EPOCH.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks On
epoch n the life of the individual. Such q
remarkable event is treasured in the memo
ry and the agency whereby the good health
has been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence it is that so much is heard in praise
of Electric Bitters. So many feel they owe
their restoration to health, to the use of the
Great Alternative and Tonic. If you are
troubled with any disease Of Kidneys, Liv-
er or Stomach, of long or short standing you
will surely find relief by use Of Electric Bit
ters. Sold at SOC. and 81 per bottle at Din
kins & Co. Drug store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL,
COLUMBIA, S. c.
ATLANTIC COAST Line.
Northeastern R2drpaa.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 1a. 1880.
On and after this date the following pas
seneer schedule will be in effect:
NORTH BOUND.
No 78 NO 86 mo so NO II
Lv Chlstn 1225am Dam 4o9pm $50 pn
Lv Lanes $50 am 6O3am S ~ pm e29 pm
Ar Flor 42O am 730 am Z 40 pm 7S5 pm
SOUTH BOUND.
NO 27 NO Is tNo- -6l~r No 2S
Ly Flor 135am TAI am 500 am 1885 pun
Lv Lanes $50 am 9 Is am 10 81 am l2!zan
Ar Chlstn 5G0am II 0Sam u 80 am 24l am
DAILY. fDaily except Sunday.
Noygs- Nos IA and Is stop OF Ashley
Junction, Lanes, and Kingstree. No eS stops
at Moncks Corner, st Stephens, Lanes
Kinostree, and Lake City.
No 27 stops OF Lanes and Mcncks Corner;
No Is stops at Lake City, Kingstrse. Lanes
and Moncks Corner; Nos 60 and 81 stop at
all stations between Florence and Cha-:es-
ton on signal; No % stops at all stations be,
tween Florence and Charleston on signal
except Sslters.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
Connor Mounted Rifles.

HEADQUARTERS CoNNoR MOUNTED RIFLES, !
March 3rd, 1890
Attention, Connor Mounted Rifles:
You are hereby ordered to appear at Milli-
gans store on Saturday next (the 9Th inst.)
armed and equipped for drill and instruc
ton. An attendance is earnestly requested,
as business of importance will be brought
before the company. By order of
A. j. R1cEBoURe, A. L. LESESNE,
O. S. Capt. Cmdg. G. M. r.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05

W. F. ostendorf, 223 Meeting ST., opp.
Charleston hotel, Charleston, S. c., has fine
selection of harness, saddles, bridles COL
lars, etc., which he offers low for cash. All
kinds of harness made to order at short no.
tice. Styles and prices equal to any North
ern house. Saddles made to order. Send
for prices. A. q. Cudworth, Supt.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
COFFINS AND CASKETS
The Situation in a Nutshell.

This is election year and the usual scare
crow is trotted out and we are warned that
if the farmers are not mindful they will
break up the Democratic party. The farm
ers are among our most sensible citizens
and taxpayers, aud we have no fear that
they will ever do anything to jeopardize the
civilization or prosperity Of the State
Oranoebur1 Times and Democrat.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-05
RITCKLENS ARNICA SALVE.

SUChLEN . AuN1CA oSLf ~.
The best salve 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. Dirkins & Co.