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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-10-15
Tho Shoe Rerinninp to Pinch,

BALTIMORE, Oct. 9.-The Sun says
foretaste of the development of the
iron industry in the South is given in
bids for the water works pipe at Allan,
ia, Ga, opened a few days ago. The
lowest bid, S22.24 per ton, was by the
Howard Harrison Iron Company of Bes
senmer, Ala. The next lowest, $ S22.95
was by the Admission Pipe Work. Other
bids, giving only name Of cities, were as
follows: Philadelphia, S25: Louisville
$3.50: CINCINNATI, $2S: Philadelphia
S2S.91, and Burlington, y. j., S29.I1
Thus, with the exception of one Phil
adelphia concern, which was S2.V6 high
er, the Northern bidders were ST to $,
a ton higher than Bessemer company
AS Atlanta has about 5000 tons to buy
the difference in the whole bid is from
$36,000 to 1900. Referring to this, the
Atlanta Constitution remarks: ~ diff,
ference OF twenty-five per cent. is not
explained by the remoteness Of North
ern foundres. The condition Of iron
manufacture are more favorable South
and that is what made the bids lower.
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The Anti-Lottery Law.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 9.-The postal
authorities to-day seized the weekly
edition of the Atlanta Constitution,
which contained a prize distribution
offer to its subscribers to be settled by
a Christmas drawing. Abut 100000
papers got out before the seizure was
made, and the Northern edition of 1o,-
600 is detained. The paper offered to
give bond for any amount to cover any
verdict which might be rendered. but
the postal authorities refused to let the
papers go through the mails. The OBJ
jectionable feature consisted in the an
nouncement that it would distribute
prizes in its Christmas box, which
feature the Constitution, like many
other papers, has been running in con-
nection with their weekly edition for
years. The postal authorities claim
that this violates the recently passed
anti-lottery law.
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Idaho Election Returns.

BOISE CITY, IDAHO, Oct. 2-The es-
timate of the vote of Boise City and
Idaho County is a Republican majority
of 175 on the entire State ticket. Blng-
ham returns give the Republican tick
ct a majority Of 300. Boise County re-
turns from four precincts give Wilson,
Democrat, for Congress II majority.
The same precincts gave Hawley, Dem
ocrat, for delegation the vote OF 1888,
20. Incomplete returns from five coun-
ties give Sweet. Republican, for Con-
gress $50 majority. Meagre, returns
Indicate that the Legislature will stand
80 Republicans and % Democrats. The
Republicans claim the State by 2,oOO
majority. The Democrats concede the
State to the Republicans by 500 ma
jority. The returns received show
large gains for the Republicans over
the TOte of 1888.
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4 Solid Anti,h View OF It.

EAsLEY, S. c., Oct THE editor Of
THE NEWS is a Democrat and so am L.
Why are We Democrats? Because we
belong to the white mans party of South
Carolina. Judge Haskell did good work,
IN helping to redeem our State in 16'.
We appreciated it and followed him.
Why did we follow him? Because he
and the whites ofour State rose in their
manly strength and by the help Of God
threw off Radical and Negro rule that
had blighted our lovely land for years.
Who is Tillman? He is the legal NOM
inec for Governor Of the white mans
party. and he should be elected and will
be elected: l was as much Of straight
cut and as true rs Judge Haskell.
l fought Tillman as long as there
was any hope for us. All ,ruc DEM
ocraits will vote for Tillman. To do
otherwise means Gf successfully death to
our party two years hence. If Judge
Haskell opposes Tillman he is not 4
straightout Democrat. He is an lnde-
pendent, and one Of the most dangerous
kind because he has been power in our
party, loved and respected by all. The
| Judge is acting just now like 4 spoiled
boy. If he can't have his own way IN
making the play house he will try to
tear down and destroy what his little
brothers and dplaymatcs are building.
We hope Judge Haskell Will think over
the matter and fall into ranks where he
is needed and where he rightfully be-
longs. If hc persists in opposing his
party it will bca surprise to know what
Il limited amount OF respectable whites
will follow him. H. J. &.
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\ Steamer Blown Up.

PEORIA, H., Oct. 3.-The s,eam Gold
en- Eagle blew up Yesterday. The Gold
EN- Eagle is a small pleasure boat, and
at the time of the accident WAS making
one Of her regular trips around the lake
in frcnt of the city. The boat carried lif-
teen passengers, every one OF whom
was rescued Only one or two persons
received injuries and those were not
serious Reports of the cause OF the
accident are conflicting, but the best
authenticated is that Il break in the MID
cninefy caused it. y panic ensued
among the passengers, crowding to-
gether in mad rush for safety. and
the excursioniSts swamped the little
craft and she went to the bottom Of
the lake The accident happened Il
short distance from the shore and those
on terra trma pnt off to reader a5sis-
tauce. The rescuers succeeded in say
ing the passengers and crew, although
several narrowly escaped drowning.
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An Example for Other States.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct. S.-Attorney
General Hunt received from Assistant
Attorney General Vance the following:
'The Louisiana Lottery states that the
lottery company being forbidden the use
of the United States mails advertises it
will use the express companies as the
medium for transmitting moneys and
tickets. Circulars announcing the re-
suit of the drawings can be had from
the express agents through whom tickets
are procured. In short, the express
companies are made agents of the lot.
terry" He asks if this can be prevented
and punished under the criminal code
of Illinois.
Attorney General Hunt, in his reply,
says if the express company undertakes.
through its agents, to act as the agent OF
the lottery it will violate the provisions
of the States statutes and be liable to the
penalty imposed. He further adds that
should any case of violation come to his
notice he will call the attention of the
prosecuting attorney in the County in
which it occurs to it and do all he can
to aid in suppressing the lottery busi-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-10-15
Henry Howren Dead.

CHARLESTON, Oct. Henry d.
Howren, the evangelist, died here this
afternoon after an illness of several
months. The deceased was a well
known journalist, having been at yari-
Gus times connected with newspapers in
this and other Southern cities. He was
born in Bainbridge, Ga, in 1857, and
was educated by Bishop Pierce at En-
ory College, Ga. Shortly after he grad
uated from the college he went to Flor
ida, where his parents were living. He
was sent to the Florida Legislature
when about twenty-t years old. How
rem was a brilliant writer, and Would,haye
attained eminence in the profession OF
journalism but for his one fault. In
April, 1889, he announced that he had
foreSWorn rum, and that he intended to
devote the rest of his life to preaching
the Gospel and temperance. He recely-
ed a big send off here, making his first
appearance as an evangelist at O'NelIS
Grand Opera House. There were no
clergymen on the stand on that occas-
ion. He made his debut surrounded by
his newspaper friends, one of whom in
troduced him to the immense audience.
After that he made a successful tour
throughout this State and Georgia and
subsequently was received in the Meth
odist ministry. The W. c. T. I. took
him and made him an honorary member.
About two months ago he had drink
ing spell and it proved too much for his
constitution. A widow, Mrs. McCoWn,
nursed him faithfully through his i'll
ness and his newspaper friends as soon
as they we:e informed of his illness, also
proffered aid. He had the best of med
ical skill, DR.. Manning Simmons offer
ing his services free as consulting ply
sician. The funeral will be tomorrow
-GreenVille News.
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the circular to indicate where the green
goods" men make their headquarters in
New York When the scheme was all
arranged the -Alabamians came to Jer-
sey City and probably met the sharp
ers there, according to the police theory,
although the meeting may have occur
red in this city. Eaton said the rob
berry" occurred downtown" The po-
lice fix the time as late Saturday after
noon and they think the three Southern
ers were all with the green goods
men and watched them count and put
up in packages $4,000 of good money.
Before the usual exchange was effected
Hafey and George each suddenly drew
two revolvers and held up the green"
good" gang while the third Southern
ers swept the good money and the
"sawdust" packages into the satchel
and then the trio left and subsequently
separated. The third man taking the
bulk Of the money for safety and the
other two starting for home via Ohio,
where they intended investing the ST.
754 in horses. When they left a mes
senger was sent to track them, and he
followed the two who remained togeth
II instead of the one man, as the two
men had the satchel into which the
money had been thrown. Halter ap-
pears to have friends in Ohio and spoke
of an intention to visit them. The po-
lice did not repeat the various remarks
on which they founded this story, but
they appear to be satisfied that it is
well founded. 1t is agreed that unless
the Alabamians are prosecuted by the
green goods" men they can safely
claim the money. If nobody claims the
money it must be turned over to the
police pension fund.
The prisoners can be fined $40 each
for carrying concealed deadly weapons,
and unless tney claim the money in the
satchel they apparently have not
enough to pay the fines, but even that
does not disturb them. The police are
annoyed at the conduct of the men, as
they say if prompt information had
been given by the Alabamians when
arrested the green goods" gang might
have been captured. This was impos-
sible after Eaton slipped away, as he
undoubtedly went in haste to notify
his principal that the arrests had been
made.-NeW York World.
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Sample of Reed LegislatIos.

WASHINGTON, ID. G. oct. 2.-lt ap-
pears that an important omission was
made in the tariff bill as enrolled and
signed by the President. Section 80. the
internal revenue schedules, which was
originally stricken out by the Senate and
subsequently restored by the conference,
was completely omitted in the enroll
ment. This section provided for the al
lowance of a drawback or smoking and
manufactured tobacco and snuff held in
unbroken packages i'll the hands OF man
ufactures at the date when the reduc-
tions will go into effect. AS this IS
January 1st. next, however there will
still be ample opportunity for Congress
at it's next session to correct the error by
supplemental legislation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-10-15
SENSATIONAL ESCAPE.
A MURDERER ESCAPES FROM GREEN
WILLIE JAIL IN HIS WIFE'S CLOTHES.

Little Bill" Howard, With the Aid of
His Pretty Mountain Wife EIudes the
Jailer Dressed in His Wife's Clothes aud
With His Baby on His Arms.
GREENvILLE, Oct. GA sensational
escape from jail was made here at 6
o'clock this morning. "Littl Bill
Howard, under sentence of death for
the murder of Ben Ross, went out of the
jail dressed in his wifes clothes and with
his baby on his arm The iailer, who
let him out at the door, thought it was
Towards wife. and the trick was not
discovered until two hours later, and
Howard was then On the road to his
mountain home.
Sheriff Gilreath occasionally allowed
Mrs. Howard to stay with her HUSBAND
in his cell at night. She is a prettl
| mountain girl, II years of age, and wa,
about HoWard's size. Sunday night sh,
stayed with him and before day Monda,
morning she assisted him to dress in her
clothes and put on his head a large bon
net which almost completely covered his
clean shaVen face. Howard then called
to the jailer that his wife wanted to
leave early for her home in the noun
tains. The jailer suspected nothing and
Howard walked out free man. with his
baby on his arm. The jailer peeped un-
der the bonnet but was sure that there
was nothing wrong. Howard left the
baby at a friends house, changed cloth
ing and was probably given assistance
to hurriedly leave the city.
Strenuous efforts will be made to CAP
ture him. Howard was convicted Of
numbering Ben Ross on his own confes-
sion. Ross and Howard and others be-
longed to a band of moonshiners in the
comfy. Ross threatened to betray the
gang. One night he was shot dead in
his house through window. Howard
confessed that his cousin "Big Bill"
Howard forced him to 60 with him and
see him murder Ross. "Big Bill" PROV
ed an alabi and Little Bill" was con-
victed. The woman has been released
from jail and has won hundreds of
friends by her loyalty to her husband.
Columbia Register.
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STATE COMMITTEE MEETING.
Col. Jno. c. Haskell Toes the Mark Like
Nan.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Oct. 4.--The State
Executive Committee met at the Caro-
lima National Bank at s o'clock last
Wednesday night, and renamed in ses-
sion until some time after midnight.
The following members were pre-
sent: J. D. Todd. Abbeville: W. 4.
Neele, Anderson; G. D. Bellinger, Barn
well; J. S. Reade, Beaufort; T. W. Stan
land, Berkeley; D. \. J. Sullivan, Char
lesion; A. G. Brice, Chester; NJ. C. Gal
luchat. Clarendon; DR.. A. E. Williams,
Coileton; II. 3. Townes, Edgefeld; T.
W. Daggett, Horny; J. L. NJ. Irby.
Laurens; H. \. MeetZe. Lexington; !;
Willie Jones, Richland; G.. B. Peake,
Union; r. NJ. McCown, Florence; Colo
nel John e. Haskell, the member of the
National Committee, and Major w. II.
Brawley, of Charleston, were also pre-
sent and took part in the proceedings.
The credentials Of W. J. Ingram, Of
Sumter, were presented, and the ques-
tion of his right to seat taken up, and
argument pro and con was heard. Mes
srs. Altamont Moses and Mr.. Ingram
himself speaking on behalf of that
gentleman's right to represent Sumter
County, and Messrs. J. J. Dargan and
II. r. Thomas in opposition.
Mr.. Galluchat moved that Mr.. In
gram be not seated.
Mr.. Stanland offered the following
substitute:
"That the question of Mr.. Ingram's
right to a seat be postponed to some
future meeting of the committee
The Stanland substitute was adopted
by a Yote Of 16 to2
On motion of Col. John C.. Haskell it
was resolved to issue an address to the
Democrats of Sumter County, urging
them to bury all differences and come
together for the regular organization of
the party.
1t was further resolved by the COM
mittee that seven members should con-
stitute working quorum, and that the
County assessments should remain as
before.
The following were appointed as a
subcommittee to take charge of the
State canvass:
J. L. NJ. Irby, H. A. Meetze, Willie
Jones, J. c. Haskell, &. d. Bellinger
The following resolution, introduced
by Mr.. Stanland and seconded by Col.
J. G. Haskell, was unanimously adop-
ted:
"Resolvcd, That His Excellency the
Governor be requested that whenever
any of the appointees to the office of
commissioner of election shall act or
affiliate with those proposing to act
independently or in opposition to the
regular organization OF the Democra-
tic party to remove said commissioners
and appoint others who will act with
the regular Democratic party.
Whilst the committee was in session
Chairman 1rby received a telegram
from @. w. Buchanan, of Fairfield,
stating that the two factions in that
county had agreed on a compromise,
and the details were then being arrang-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-10-15
Crop Report.

The following is summarized from the
reports of 206 special correspondents of
the Department of Agriculture of an
average dateof October 1st:
The weather for the past month has
been most unfaYorable for the maturing
and harvesting of all crops; corn, cotton
and rice are sprouting in the fields and
stacks. and the damage to the hay crop
has been heavy.
CoTToN.-The crop is at least two
weeks earlier than usual, and, while the
quality of the staple has been seriously
injured by the excessive wet weather,
this with the increased acreage and
heavy fertilization, warrants the predic-
ton that the yield as estimateda month
ago, will not fall short of 100000
bales. No appreciable damage from
caterpillars is reported. The condition
is: for upper Carolina 50, middle Caro-
lima 81, and lower Carolina "a: Aver
age for the State 81 against SO at the
same tine last year. The indicated
yield is 172 lbs. of lint to the acre.
CORN.-The corn crop too has suffer
ed heavily, and will not approximate
last years yields, which was the largest
on record The condition is: for upper
Carolina So, middle Carolina Sc, and low
er Carolina 80. Average for the State
IS against 104 at the same time last
year The indicated yield is II bushels
to the acre.
RICE--This crop, like corn, is far in
ferior to that of last year. Complaints
are general of loss from sprouting in
the stacks. The condition is: For up
per Carolina 95, middle Carolina 81, and
lower Carolina, where the bulk of the
crop is produced, Sc. Average for the
State 81 against 81 fer the same date
last year. The indicated yield is l6
bushels to the acre.
OTHER CROPS.-The condition and
yield Of the minor crops are reported as
follows:
PEAs.-The condition is: For upper
Carolina 90, middle Carolina 80, andiow
er Carolina 81. Average for the State
50 against 9S in 1SSS-S9. The indicated
yield is bushels per acre.
IRISH POTATOES.-The average for
the State is: 90 against 90 in 1889. The
Indicated yield is 81 bushels to the
acre.
SWEET PoTATOES.-Thec condition is:
10l against 90 last year. The indicated
yield is l03 bushels to the acre.
SUGAR CANE-The condition is: 9S
against 95 last year. The indicated
yield is 14l gallons of syrup to the
acre.
SoRGIIUM.-rhe condition is: o.
against 81 last year. The indicated yield
is So gallons of syrup per acre.
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Rube Burrows Killed.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Oct. 8.-Rube
Burrows was shot and killed in Linden
jail early this morning by the sheriff and
guards. They allege that he was trying
to escape. Burrows complained Of hum
ger and was given his wallet in which
was food. There-from he pulled forth
two pistols and captured bis eaptoTs,
making them release him from jail He
woke up J. w. Carter, deputy, who
had his money and rifle, and demanded
the return thereof, when Carter opened
fire and five shots were interchanged,
Carter being shot in the shoulder and
Burrows in the abdomen. Burrows
died almost instantly.
B. r. TILLMAS, as certain as he lives,
will be the next Governor of South
Carolina, and the men in the Demo-
cratic party who splits the party by run
ming an opposition ticket will regre
their action when it is too late.
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Four Boilers Burst Together.

MUSKEEGAN, MICH.. Oct. S.-A terri
bic explosion occurred at the Ducey
Lumber Company's lower saw mill this
morning as the fireman was getting up
steam. Four of the six boilers eXplod-
ed, wrecking the mill and throwing the
other two boilers far from their founda-
tions. Six men were injured and one
fireman, Zerger, cannot recover. The
cause of the explosion was low water.
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Yesterdays Powder Explosion.

WILMINGTON, Del, October S.-Ele-
ven persons were killed and twenty IN
iure6 in yesterday afternoons eXpio-
sions at the Dupont powder mills. The
men who were killed were all working
in and about the magazines and mills,
and except in the case of three were
blown to pieces. SO that only fragments
Of their remains haye been found.
The body of Patrick Dougherty was
found this morning in the water of the
race along the creek shore where it had
been thrown by the explosion. The
body of Green was found just outside
of the ruins of the magazine IN which
the first explosion occurred and STANCE
to say was not mangled or bruised. .
1t is the theory of the workmen that
the explosions were started in some
way by soldering iron which Green
was using in soldering tin covers on
the cans OF powder. This work is eX-
tremely dangerous and Green was the
only man trusted to perform it. He
was an Old employee who thoroughly
understood his business, but it is sup
posed his soldering iron became too hot
and that its heat fired the powder N
spite of his carefulnesS. Green and
McGarvev were the only men in the
magazine 1T the time.
John Brader, employed by the pow
der manufacturers us teamster, nad a
miraculous escape He was driving q
double team through the powder yard
when the explosion occurred and his
wagon was demolished and the horses
attached to it were killed. Brader was
not hurt.
The wounded are being cared for by
poiohhors and friends and the deaC
bodies prepared for burial.
Three hundred or four hundred home
less people are provided with comfor
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-10-15
THE PACKAGE MAIL.

Packages and all matter mailed at
less than letter rates of postage should.
il addition to the name and address of
the sender upon the envelope or wrap
per, bear in connection herewith re-
quest for its return in the event Of
non-deliverv. in which case it is also
returnable directly to the sender from
the postof1ice addressed, charged with
return postage at the rate required for
the class of matter to which il belongs.
All matter mailable at less than letter
rates Of postage must be so wrapped or
inclosed that it can be readily examined
at the office Of delivery, as well as at the