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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
The Court WAS With Hin.

A young lawyer was making his maid
en- efert before a jury in defense Of 1
criminal. The evidence WAS all in, ast
he arose to utter the brilliant thought
that had been surging through his brain
He was primed for fue display Of ora
torical pyrotecbnies, but somehow o.
other be could not get start. Hi:
mind became a blank, and he stooc
trembling for a moment. Then wav
ing his arms he b:g gau: May it please
the court and gentlemen OF the jury
My-ahem! My-- OEcer, kind
y get me driuk of water"
Hs waited for the atterdant to re-
turn, and tried to gather his faculties.
After taking sip of water be began
sgain: May it please the court and
gentlemen of the jury. au happy
-yes.'
After pauae he agaiu extended mis-
arms, and exclaimed: May it phase the
court and gentleman of the jury. by
unfortunate cisrt-"
This Impressed him as PARTICULAR,
bad opening, so he again hesitsted'
Go sn, counsellor" said the judge
sncouraeiugly, $50 far an with you
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
AN IRON RIVET IN HIS NECK.
A Man Dies OF Wouas Which ArIns
Surgeons Claimed Did Not Exlst.

A Man Dies of Wouad Which Army
Surgeons Claimed Did Not Exlst.
ROME, n. Y, Feb. 6.-Nichael FInn,
who formerly kept the California House,
near here, served in the Tar of the Re-
bellion in Company E New York volun-
tcers, from 1861 to 1863. He was
wounded twice-once in tie left hip
and once the neck. The latter wound
he supposed, wa, Inflicted by a spent
ball. The surgeons, however, failed to
discover any trace of ball and aaid the
man was mistaken. He was awarded a
pension of 81 per month for the wound
in the hip, but nothing for the one in
the neck.
He always felt pain in his neck, ard
eventually lost all power Of speech and
became a physical wreck. In 1883 Dr..
N. C. Scudder examined the mss and
gaveit as mis- opinion that's or some
such substance was lodged at the root Of
the larynx. MI Ficp died 10 1855.
In order to enable he widow to OH
tain an increase of pension, if possible,
DR.. Scu6der and Justice Bowers, Of this
city, made an examination Of Dir. Finn's
neck on January 10, 1S90-6ve years af.
ter bis death-snd found iu.bcbbed
therein button Snapped rivet Of iron,
which he had carried for twenty-five
years, and which was the immediate
cause of bis death.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

coastao. prsctice Of the early church.
Acting undoubtedly under Divine guid-
aace, the first Christians met on the
Lords day every where. And the history
Of the church's progress is largely 4
rccor;: ot ton>e ouce-4- week gatherings
laoc*':. rn;alu.. take, Is E.lIct :i:ore
,:a:,t,@i.v ':> .. part OF the settled rrsitf
o' thc Cuut.:;. tnn,, the stated ,s>.::ip:,c-
Tor wotsiup.
6. Blu, reason ,hat must not ne
overlooked fnr ta"Se AsseI9nleS-i sell
evideuI reason-is the instruction it,
Divine truth which is their necessary
accompaniment. Here is Gods appoint
cd school for the incuicatiou of the truth.
Here the mluistry-a Divine order .is to
pour out for the benefit of the whole
church that treasure OF knowledge 1t has
been enable TO acquire. Here the busy
man Of the world may have giveu him
what he has no;-eisure to acquire for
hi;nseit. Hetc the lgnnrars are put up
on the same footing as the wise. The
uiain practical truth IS sei before Al
For this the ministry mas been set ap,ri
men chosen of God, given leisure for
this very thlug-shat 'aey mGy ne Dc'i-
Instructed scribes, rightly dividing the
word of truth.
Aud it need n"r he contcnded that
they are wiser than oth her .uen. In their
lines many men II TIER c"uyregat,ous
may be 'he:r super,o's. But II nocs
stand 70 f-ason thar ia9, one should be
best qualified TO ,c:,c!. n're-ur. indeed
in any departmrnt--w'.o mas drawn al
his studies thai Nay'
Z. It follows irotu what &C hare al!
ready seen that thcsc assemblies are s
means OF grace A means is channe
or vehicle for.tbc conveyance TO us :"
good or evil. A means # g-ace Is
channel along which spiritual good fow
into our souls. The instructions we re
I ceive in Divio* truth at church IS sucl
J a means ot grace. 81 is the feiiowshl'
of purpose, prayer anti faith in the con
5 gregation of Gods saints Mighty wave
{ OF ,pfueuce break over u.s.. losenslbl
we find ourselves stronger My broth
er's arm luvislbly encircles me. My peu
J iten,ia! tears mineIe with his. | an
borne along with rspturous soas an'
9 the glad hailelujah!
ask you if it is not so9 Have 20
not found ir so in your own experience
$ Have you NJ, proved it true bn'h in tn
): use, and again in the ncglect OF hi
{ means of grace.
n 8. Bn, the faa! reason we adduce
1 that our stated gatherings are necessii
e to the prosecution OF the work OF th
a church. Bother, perish the though
that the precious treasure, the ''pearl G
e great price. is t., be lsid up. as it wer
's in pspkiu and h'ddeo away. 1t IS t
C bring ~, rsther, rgrs:e.urnr 'o;he L'r
y OF wh":n we arc stewards in ,nr sslvs
II ton OF souls.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
STARVING IN VIRGINIA.
Many Families in Great Destitntion-Aid
Wanted Mt Once.

Many Families in Great Destltntton-hfc Ia
Wanted Mt Once.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 6.-The people
in G7esuvIile county, this State. are in q
condition bordering upon actual starva-
tion. Their. are severa! hundred people
ia absolute want, most of them colDled,
and stirring petitions nave been seut out
asking for aid. One part os The petition
sent out states:
In the name of charity. humanity and
mercy, We, the undersigned petitioners,
farnvrs a. the county Of Greenville,
Stare Ct Virginia, ask your attention TO
this summary account OF the destitute
condition OF wan, brought abou. by DO
ueglige rce OF lack o! industry on our
paa,, hn' hy total failure Of our crops
the seed wns spwn the usual eIpendl-
ture %: labor and moneg for securing a
yield and harvest was applied, but the
continuous rain. Of the summer and fall
wrought ruin and destruction to the
agricultural class Of this country as cffec
,ually IA il they had been swept by a
J.hns.own e ,od nr lived in The track Of y
western cyclone, and the result is a con-
piete paralysis OF money and labor, With
want Of bread, the neces:ar!cs Of life,
aud black despair following in the wake
of such a otruke "a our class. The cry
for bread has alresdy gone up, and ss
the winter advances vail for warmth
will add an accompaniment Of woe and
suffering We, your earnest and urgent
petitioners, beg you not to turn away
from the cry of women and children for
aid and breathe q sigh OF pity only, but
turn to your abundance and from it send
assistance to this unfortunate yet worthy
class of your countrymen.
Provisions aud money have already
begun to pourln, and the Legislature
will be asked to aid at orce
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
Susan B. A2.hony, Clara Barton an

Susan B. I2..aony, Clara Barton and
other more or less prominent women
have organized the Lucy Webb Hayes
Temple Association. Their aim is to
ersct in Washington monument to
the late Mrs. Hayes. They want 81
coo charter members at S. a member.
Several hundred members have al
ready been obtained. Mrs. Hayes was
certainly an earnest laborer in the
cause of temperance, morally, and
Christianity in general. She deserves
to be held in Everlasting remem-
brance" by all true women.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
EIn-fci5a In T-n{op.

UNION, S. c., February 5.-Robert
Moorman shot and killed Lee Schultz,
contractor on the Georgia, Carolina &
Northern railroad, at Fish Dam,
Union County, on Monday, shooting
him with revolver. The murder
seems to have been a cold -blouded
and cowardly one. Ho is . Republi-
can and was recently appointed post
master ct Newbcrry and is very un-
popular. Schultz was a Virginian and
wealthy. He had previously chal-
longed Moorman to settle the trouble
between them by a duel.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
A Newspaper Man Catches II.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 1.-The
Sunday Critic to-day gave details of
an alleged debauch OF II. G. Shelly, a
young society man. After seeing a
copy of the newspaper Shelly procured
heavy horsewhip, and accompanied
by his brother, went to the Office of
the Critic Leonard Button, business
manager, was in the Office and was
asked ifhe was responsible for the
publication. He said he was, where
upon Shelly drew the whip from un-
der his vest and lashed the newspaper
man furiousIy. Button drew a pistol
and attempted to fire, but the cartridge
snapped and before he could press tho
trigger again, Sheliy's brother made
him drop the revolver. The men then
grappIedand a rougb-and-tumble fight
ensued. Shelly is a son Of the Fourth
Auditor Of the Treasury rnder Cleve'
lands administration.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

People who ask for subsidies are by
no means inclined to be modera'e in
their demands. A sample OF the extent
to which these requests sometimes go
is furnished in the statement Of Ar.
a. K. THU ber, of New York, that it
will require a subsidy Of 100000 trip
TO make ship line between New York
aud Buenos Ayres successful and in
yite capitalists to engage in such an
enterprise. A line subsidized at this
rate and making two trips month
would rsceiye in bounties the neat sum
of 81 ,4OO, ,000a year. But Mr.. Thurbar
thinks one-half of this amount should
BE- paid by South America, and that
the schsms would cost the United
States "only" 5720,0G0 q year. As
gay BE- imagined, Mr. Tburber is will
ing to 90 into the steamship business
on these tarms. Some other folk
would doubtless like TO take hand
in the same sort of thing.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

The Rev. Richard D. Harlan of
New York is one of the preachers who
does not believe il proselyting. In 3
letter to the Evening Post he sets forth
his opinion on this subjectin the fol-
lowing emphatic language:
''If a minister be true to- the genius
OF our Church, he never attempts, in
the FIRST instance to make Presbyter-
isns, but Christians. The genuine
ideal Prcsbyterians would not lift his
little finger to make proselyte from
any other Christian church"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

The circus business pays in this
country in the hauds of q mau whc
understands it. John Robinson left a
fortune of 100000. The estate o,
Adam Forepaugh will realize fully
that sum. P. T. Barnum is reputed
to be worth a great deal more. Dan
Rice failed as a circus man, but made
a success after all He joinsd the
church aud married wealthy widow
in Texas.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
The commissioners of tia State rsser.
Col. Mosby's Nice NesLCBsg.

WASHINGTON, D c., Feb 6.-Thc sa
preme Cour. has through Justice BLa:ch
ford rendered decision allowing COL
John S. Mosby, the well known Confed,
crate cavalry leader, $l1, 7s3, in his suit
to recover from the Treasury Depart
ncnt fees as Consul at Hong Kong
which be had turned in, 5ut which be
subsequently learned were due him
The Court Of Claims allowed Col. Mosby
S13, s39, and be appealed from tie de.
cision to the Supreme Court.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

Another instance of the devotion O.
good dog to his master is furnished
in the record of 3 sad accident that oc.
Cured in New York last Saturday
The "A year old son of Mr.. W. W.
MacFarland was skating on Station Is
land. A large St. Bernard dog, the
pet of the boy, had gone with him.
Suddenly the ice broke and the boy
sank into the water. The dog imme-
diately plunged in after him and
would have saved him had both not
drifted under the ice. The bodies
the boy and the dog were found close
together.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

The contested case Of Smith against
Jackson, from West Virginia, has
been decided N favor of SHith the
Republican Speaker Reed to the last
used the tactics denounced in the Dem
ocratii address.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12
DICE BEER! RICE BEER!

IU
We are the sole manufacturers of this de
liciouS and healthy beverage, which afte-
having been analyzed by all the eminerr
chemists in Atlanta, Ga, during "Prohibi-
ton" and after the most searching scrutiny
for traces of alchohol, was allowed to be sold
free Of State and city license, and so also
more recently after further analyzi1g in Flor
Ida. 1t fills long felt want for a stimnlant
and appetizer that is not otintoxlcatlng; pleas
a2t to the taste. contains nourishment and
specially suited for persons Of weak and del
eate constitutions It has the taste of lager
beer of the fines: favor: besides, to add to
its purity and medicinal qualities. is special
ly made of our celebrated world renowned
original Artesian we'll water. Put up in
cases of one dozen pints at 81 25 per dozen;
Ave dozen Mt 81 per dozen, and in casks
ten dozen each at 80 cents per dozen. Cash
must accompany each order. Copyrighted
and patentappi!ed for.
We have no Agents, and mono genuine
unless ordered direct from
CRAMER X 4 ERSTBN.
PALMETTO BKEwi;Y,
Steam Soda and Mincra! Water Works.
Charleston, 5. c., u. :. A.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

The das ,!ck y, ;be Montana Senate
has hreH :roHca hy tactics slRltT to
tko3 useG ~ S;2c"ktr Reea9
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-02-12

ny dlHCl WoiSu 20 AZ oSo'So' = VI
where two or three are gathered togeth-
er in my name, there am in the midst
of them"
3. There is also, third reason here,
the example OF our Lord. Says one: {:
x "And straightway on the
Sabbath day Jesus entered into the
synagogue" Luke on a similar occasion
says Jesus went to the synagogue as HIS
custom was" This custom of Jesus has
more than mere suggestion, or advice,
for US. It may we'll have the force OF q
law. What was 10 him privilege may
be well considered our duty. This is
the more significant when we remember
that in those days there was much of
form aud mechanical routine In the s.7n-
agogue services. There was much that
was unsatisfactory and even repulslVe to
the mind and heart of Jesus, yet his
custom was to attend the synagogue.
He did not forsake the assemblies Of
Isreal on the Sabbath days"
We have, besides, the example Of
the little band of one hundred and twen-
ty disciples in their ten days prayer
meeting preceding Pentecost 1t vas
crucial period with them, time Of
great need, time OF expectancy. They
might have scattered themselves t" their
homes or the homes Of their friends, and
siugly plead With God. Bat no The
urgent need, the one desire, tue fellow
ship OF loving hesrts brought them t"-
gether. They pec'l-d each other. They
lpei each other. Ii son:e mysterious
way faith touching faith went out in y
grsnder sweep. Tne answer caue.
The Holy Ghost descended. The church
was amounted for be great WORK.
5. As we'll might be- sdduced tie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
Hateful Blood Relations.

Hateful kindred those sprung from the parent stem
malaria They are chnls and fever, bilious remittent
fever dumb ague and ague cake These foes TO bodily
peace are all blood relations there is no doubt that
these endemic complaints are produced by contamination
Of the by the masnata existent In air and water
msarlous regions HOsteters Stomach Btters expels
the blood the virus with which miasma nfeets but
it does than this, 1t neullzes the atmospheric and
aqueous poison and M germs before they have permanently
frueAed In the system, ard thus enectually protects
against It the rce nroads Of this dsboc brotherhood Of
diseases Thus it Is not only remedy but also a pre-.
yentlve promp. In relieving lasting IN effect perfectly
ercient Nervousness, bousness dyspepsia and kidney
trouble also suceumb 70 L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
CONGRESSMAN cLUyIE AND FLOWER

From The Washington Post.
Congressman Billy" Mason telling stories yes
terday to q group OF laughing listeners, when Thomas
Jefferson Ciunie, the new member from san Fran.
cisco, came up
"You are from Chicago, are you noti' said he v
Mason.
"Yes,' Mason replied.
And want the Worlds Fair therely
YES, and are going TO get 1t, too"
"Well, this handn said Clunie impFessively, as he
extended his right. "never took bride, but OF this
ONE said he, holding out his left, have lost con-
troll,
When the laugh was over Mason told this story on
Clunie
.'Roswel p Flower entertained In san Francisco
last year by Ciunle who made him promise 10 help him
in any scheme he might have In Congress. AZ q
club banquet given In Mr. Flowers honor one nigh,
Mr.. Clune said that Mr.. Flower had promised
privately 10 do anything he wanted. and now heI
wanted him TO make the promise publicly. MY
Flower laughingy did. and he IL embarrassed py
Mr.. Clunles modest request for him 10 vote for cay
csgo for the Worlds Fair. Cunie is In earnest soo9
II. too.s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
BREAKING THE NEWS TO SECRETARY TRACY.


Washington, Feb 3 (speciap.-The discharge of the
painful duty OF informing the Secretary OF his loss de-
volyed upon the President. The Secretary had been
moved from the house of Mr.. Rheems, in Connections
ave- 10 that OF Judge Bancroft Davis, in H-st next
door to the home OF Bancroft the historian. 1t to
this house that the President slowly made his
way shortly after the removal Of the Secretary from
Mr. Rheems's house. He was accompanied by Private
Secretary Halford and Mr.. Raymond, the private sec
rotary to Mr.. Tracy. Doctors Magroder, Wales and
Ruth were IN attendance. AS the mind Of the secre
tary became more clear. he demanded to be told the
full extent of the catastrophe. Especially did no
inquire for the fate which had befallen the other
members of the family. For time the
questions were parted and there fol
lowed painful silence, which must have pre-
pared him for the worst. lie inquired first for
his daughter. The answer slow in coming, but
at last the President broke the full news to the stricken
father in voice full of sorrow and sympathy. Only
slight moan escaped the Secretary but he bore the
shock bravely and insisted upon knowing the fate Of
his wife, Again there those terrible moments of
suspense but the awful truth had TO be told at last
and to the President again fell the painful task Of
conveying il TO the husband. For q minute General
Tracy seemed dazed. Then he followed with Ques-
fion after question regarding the details, which those
nresent were either unwilling or unable 20 answer.
IL was nearly O'Clock when the President left the
bedside of the Secretary. AS he stepped down the
Stairs leading to the sidewalk he seemed to have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
LEGISLATIVE EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY.


Albany Feb. 3.-As soon as prayer was offered
at the opening OF the session. the Speaker said that
In view of the calamlties that had befallen the
families of two Cabinet officers IL seemed best TO tho
members TO adjourn. Mr.. Hustled then offered tho
following concurrent resolution, which was unan
mously adopted:
The sad intelligence that comes 10 us from Washington
nls all hearts with grief In this hour Of trial n is
mournful privilege extend to those bowed with
anguish the expression Of heartfelt sympathy. Be 10
therefore
Resolved III the Senate eoncurs That the members Of
this Legislature most deeply sympathze with the beeayed
families OF the Hon. James c. Blaine and the Hon Ben.
amin +. Tracy in the sad Affections they seyeray
sustained.
Resolved That we eondole with the sufferers in the
terrible calamity that has beaen the family OF the Sec
rotary OF the Navy and that extend 10 him our earnest
hope that he be restored health and strength.
Resolved That evidence OF this House
do adjourn.
The Assembly resolutions for adjournment were
adopted in the Senate. Adjourned.
Trenton, y. j., Feb. 3 (special).-rhe Legislature
tonight adopted resolutions expressing the sympathy
OF the people of the State for the family of secretary
Tracy In tho terrible aflcti0n which has befallen
them and vocing the hope that the secretary and the
surviving members OF his household VIII speedily
recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
SOCIAL INVITATIONS ALL RECALLED.
THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT VISIT NETWORK AT
THE COMING CENTENNIAL.


Washington, Feb. Slowing to the deporaDle calam'
tiles which have bealen the households OF the secre
tary of state and the secretary of the Navy large
number of Invitations for receptions, dinners ana
dancing parties TO have been given during the present
week by prominent society people have been recalled
Among them were those of Sir Julian and Lady Paunce
fote for Wednesday evening next.
The trip Of the President and Cabinet to New-York
TO attend the centenary Of the organization OF the
sunreme Court OF the United states has been aban.
d0ned The President and Mrs. Harrison have re
called the invitations TO the state dinner In honor OF
the supreme Court set for Thursday next.
nv order OF the Board OF officers of the District
Commandery Of the Military Order OF The Loyal LIE.
sven on February is postponed until further notice.
and all invitations have been recalled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
Ayers Sarsaparills

both of whom were laid side by side in state
at the White House.
The general impression prevails that the bodies
of Mrs and Miss Tracy will be taken to their
former home in Brooklyn, but as yet no definite
arrangements for the funeral have been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
TELEGRAMs OF COINCIDENCE POURING IN.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The President received large
number of kilograms OF coincidence this morning. one
from Governor Laid, Of Rhode Island, said Accept
the sympathy Of all our people in this sad bereave
ment which comes 10 you and your Cabinet
Another read: The Brooklyn and Long Island
Preachers Association of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. in session, learn with deepest sorrow of the
calamity that has befallen distinguished citizen Of
Brooklyn, one Of the members OF your Cabinet; and
tender you sncerest sympathy
Another, from Baltimore 10 secretary Tracy, was as
follows The Methodist Preachers meeting at Batl-
more having learned with profound regret OF the aw.
full calamity which has befaen yourself and family,
at their weekly session this morning adopted the fol-
lowing resolution Of sympathy
IResOved, That we have heard with feelings OF
pain and horror of the calamity that has Just over
taken Secretary Tracy at Washington We, there
fore tender to him our deepest sympathy IN his dis
tress and pray God that the Everlasting Arm may
be his support in this time Of his darkest sorrow.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04
PREPARING FOR THE FUNERAL OF JOSEPHINE
MOREL.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The funeral Of Josephine
Morel, the French maid will take place tomorrow.
Mrs. Harrison caused inquiries to be made to-day with
regard to her, and when she ascertaned that tie maid
had relatives in this country directed Leutenans
Mason to make arrangements for her funeral. Tho
interment will be I'm Mount Olivet Cemetery. Tho
coroner will hold inquest TO ascertain If possible
the cause of the fire, but he consented permit the
burial of the nurse without waiting for the nvestiga
tfan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04

acod tan wars The President has requested Secre-
tary Tracys physicians TO their patient over TO
the Executive Mansion, which Is only stones throw
from Mr. Davs's, as soon as 10 can saicly ge gone.
The Secretary It Is understood has assented to tho
proposition and lie will be removed at the earliest
possible moment.