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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-12-02
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SOUTH CAROLINA LINATGC ASYLUM.
ColUIB!A, =. c.. Nov. u, 1891.
To III" E'rcc5l@lcy &. Il. Til"'eot, Gocerno" Of
.Sojt!i. C1:r"'jn":
SIR: find that there are now IN the Asr-
iun tyvcuty-onc white male patients; and
trantv-Sc.vcn colored male patients CT the
harmless class who may be cared for by
friends or III CoQnfy Poor Houses. IN the
absence. of Or. Thompson. I c:tnuot give YOU
an .sct,r..:.. :~t tiI. female patients. am
>,lr. i0I. :.v.'r that the Total number may be
reduced considerably below seven huldred,-
say siX hundred and Sevent:-Ivc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-12-02

necessary accommodations: and this has nee
esSariiy increased the cost above previous eS-
ti,IatcS After :: c,reIG. and thorough can
vaSS O: the material on hanG. with Tie work
remaining to he done. IL IS found inat >tEl.lVU
more will be needed ~ complete the building
and partially cqGip 81" college. As We are
building Il school winch evidently supplies "a
Tong !uiI want, and the State lS receiving no
cral amount OF money :iom The nitcd states
government for lis maintenance. we have
deemed i; proper 10 build SCb>la!! tIa!E and n
chcapIy as possible while providing al moi
crn appliances These incl nLe i,ratlt'-.. cook
in" apparatus, water works. c!ectriciiE TOR
lights. power and the study OF c!ecirct! en@l-
!ircring. and everything else which VIII be
necessary for the lar%PS,anG best agricultural.
mechanical and industrial school in the
South.
The announcement has been made that the
school will open III February. butl think II
hardly possible 20 open that carly; unless We
have :iu exceptionally favorable Winter lol
building owing to the fact that we have
beer unable to sell the Agricultural Hall. the
Trustees arc row out of money ana IN orGef
not 10 lose time or allow injury, which would
necessarily follow cessation OF work, we hay.
borrowed so coo on cur Individual notes with
which TO prosecute the work. informed you
in my Inaugural address last December that
it " ould be possible 20 build the school with
out taxation but il would take two years TO dc
it, and il Will depend upon the action OF tl!e
legislature whether the school shall open IN
March or not.
The estimated income which wc may expect
to have for the next year Is as follows:
From Hatch Fund................-. .Wbo W
From Morrill, I2.N,o "; w.
Land SC: .H W.
Clemson +l !"
&rlViicSc 1aN...- i''''' y
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-12-02

This result, which not satisfactory, is il Il o
wise attributable 10 the present manage.
ment. which haS accom- plished AL that was
possible cOnSiderin" the adverse conditions
under which the Institution has .aborcG The
whole year. When the present manage
raent assumed control il found contracts en-
isiing with the Cana Trustees ana the own
srs OF the farms worked on shares, which
they were Obliged 10 fulfill. Experience soon
showed that the compensation allowed for
the work on the canal was barely enough 10
pay Tor the maintenance and guarding OF the
prisoners in il, and although little advance
in the rates was obtained The work has yield
cd very little or no profit.
The farming operations, owing to extreme
IN Uuf;lvOrab e seasons and the low price OF
cotton. have also e!t Il very small margin
The canal is completed. ami j. is safe TO say
that il has cost t'ie state Of South Carolina
no, less than $300,U0. This amount she has
presented TO the City OF Colunb b!a in lieu OF
JOE horse power developed at the PrniteEt!-
ary; but we will hope that the increase IN
property values, which are expected 10 result
from the development Of the water power,
viii in time reimburse the State. There is
ore contract for d year Stlll 10 be fulfilled, tie
work being on shares. but the Directors iavc
decided that in future they Will only farm
orr the cOnvictS for a net sum per capita 10
contractors. and they will bend all their en-
ergieS in farming TO the development OF The
Stale farm in sumter County, known as the
NeS1usSrre Place
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-12-02
Phosphate Commission.

II accordance with Il provision Of the Act
creating the same, the Phosphate C"mniS-
sion. OF which the Executive is c1-Ggicip 4
member Was organ zed IN January ia>!. and
we made an extended and thorough inEe>'l-
CATION OF the phosphate industry. HE
amount of capital invested in this business
is very large, and no conception 0: the in
.enulty displayed in ADAPTING means TO ends
anu in overcoming difficulties iat first glance
seemingly inSurmoUutablc) can be obtained
without :, personal inspection OF the woi *.
1t would be tim. and money weliSpent !! the
General Assembly could make Il tour OF the
river phosphate works and judge for them
selves OF the vaStncs> and value OF the dcp"S-
its. such u visit would afford more iniorna-
ton in a day than could be derived in any
other possible way in any length OF tine,
and il would be OF lasting benefit 10 the state,
for the in formation obtained woHld be thus
diSsem mated over the Stale ana the people
at large come to understand, 1t least III Il de-
gree wnata valuable heritage wc have in
these beds. There has never been any SySte-
matte or sensible control of the industry, and
already irrcnar;rbic damage has been done in
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
EXCURSION to Hagersto,cn, Nd.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, the Baltimore and Southwestern Rail-
road Company, and the Ohio and Mississip-
pi Railway Company will sell Excursion
Tickets to Hagersiowu Nd, and return, at
the rates of One First Glass Limited Fare
for the Round Trip, on account of the An
nual Meeting of German Baptists, to be
held at Hagerstown, Nd, May 2Sth to June
9Th, 1891.
From points west of Pittsburg, Wheeling
and Parkersburg, these tickets will be on
sale from May 2Oth to June 1st, inclusive,
and will begood forreturn passage until June
Both, inclusive, with privilege of one stop
of west of the above named cities and one
stop off east of the above named cities, on
the trip to Hagerstown, and the same priv
ilege on the return trip. From Pittsburg,
Wheeling, Parkersburg and points east of
those cities, excursion tickets will be on sale
from May 18th to June 9Th, inclusive, snd
will be good for return passage until June
18th, inclusive, with one stop off on the
trip to Hagerstown, and the same privilege
on the return trip. This offers a rare OPP
portunity to visit points in Western Mary
land. Virginia and West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
EREEHR.

Near Bolivar, at the residence OF her son,ln-
law, Mr. Jacob Henke on the 18th OF May,
Mrs. MARY ALLSTADT, widow of the iate
Jno H. Allstadt and daughter OF the iate
Francis Gardner,-aged II years. son, MI.
Thos Allstadt, and two daughters, Mrs. JACOB
Henkel and Mrs. Frank Moler survive her
and will cherish a memory of an atfectlonate
mother. Rev. H. P. Hamill, of the NJ Z.
Church, South, Charlestown, conducted the
funeral services at the residence and the inter
ment was in the family burial lot on the farm.
Many friends were present TO pay tribute 10
the memory of the estimable character ana
kind deeds of the deceased.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
NOTICE
TO
CONTRACTORS
AND BUILDERS.

The Building Committee appointed by the
Board of Regents of the West Virginia School
for the Deaf and the Blind, located in Romney,
HAMPSHIRE County composed of c. II. Hill,
Romney; A. l.. Pugh, Capon Bridge, Hamp-
shire County. and John T. Peerce, Burlington,
Mineral County, will receive bids up 10 and
including Saturday morning. May %, 1891, to
twelve o'clock, noon, for the erection OF an
addition to the present building lO2 by feet,
three stories high, and make such changes in
the present building as may be called for IN the
specifications copies of which will be furnish
ed on or after May s, 1891, upon application 10
C. II. Hill, Chairman of the committee, by
any one desiring to bid upon said work. A
plan Of said building will be shown by Mr..
Hill at the same time TO any one who will call
on him at the Institution for the purpose Of
examining the same. No specified time has
been fixed for the completion of the work and
each person desiring the contract will specify
the time at which he can complete the work.
not later than November /, 1891, and also name
time at which he could finish up all except
the inside work Of the North end from the
main dining-room, as shown in the plan, TO
the end and the rooms over the same.
The lowest and best bidder will be awarded
the contract for doing the whole of this work,
but the committee reserve TO themselves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Contractors will be required before the con-
tract is finally awarded by the committee to
furnish valid bond in the sum OF eight thou
sand dollars to protect the Board OF Regents
and the State against any loss by failure OF the
contractor to comply with his contract under
lien laws or any claims whatever
C. III. HILL.
A. l.. PUGH,
JOHN T. PIERCE,
May, G, 1S0l-3t Building Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

The reunion of the ex- Confederate SOL
dies Of Berkeley county, at Martinsburg,
Saturday last, was largely attended There
was banquet, al which speeches were made
by Col. w. A. Morgan, of Jefferson county,
Rev. J. w. Duffy, of Roanoke, Va, Rev.
John Landstreet and Mayor McSherry, of
Martiusburg, in advocacy of a movement to
erect home for ex-Confederate soldiers.
A committee was appointed to take action
in this matter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

The Boston Herald says Mr.. William L.
Wilson, of West Virginia, who is lately
mentioned as becoming prominent in con-
nection with the Speakership of the next
National House of Representatives, is prob
ably not so fine a parliamentarian as Crisp,
of Georgia, or so much natural leader of
men, but he is an exceedingly accomplished
and fair minded gentleman, and would be
as popular a Speaker in the Chair as was
Mr.. Carlisle himself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
Patm Umnecessary IN Chtldbirth.

Pain is no longer necessary in childbirth.
Its causes, being understood, are easily ov-
mother without suffering any pain whatev-
er,-the labor being made short, easy, and
free from danger Morning sickness, swell
ed limbs, and all other like evils can be
readily controlled, and all female diseases
speedily cured. Physicians pronounce it a
wonderful discovery. Never known to fail.
10000 ladies attest its merits. Cut this out !;
it may save your life. Suffer not day
longer, but send US two 2-cent stamps, and
receive in sealed envelope full particulars,
testimonials, confidential letter, &c Adj
dress, FRANK THOMAS & Co., Baltimore,
Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

BaJyland for May is delightful little
magazine for the babies-and by babies we
mean the youngster from one to six years
old. The many pretty pictures and bits OF
stories and jingles make Babyland welcome
visitor-a source of help to every mother
Fifty cents year; cents a number.
D. Lothrop Co., Boston, Mass, Publish
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

Our Little Men and Vomen for May is a
trihe belated, but none the less a most well
come visitor. For the boys and girls, six to
youngest readers" magazine
is unexcelled
The publishers, D. Lothrop Co., Boston,
offer to send a specimen back numberl for
5 cents. $l.OO a year; 10 cents a number.
Better get copy, boys and girls, and look
up the safety Bicycle offer the publishers are
making. Something remarkable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
Attention, Militia !!

HEApo' RS Co. F., 2ND RECT w. VA. n. G.
May 10 1891.
Company F will be disbanded on the Goth OF
May, 1891, at 7 p. m. All members in good
standing will receive, on application that even
ing, an honorable discharge from the National
Guard of West Virginia. All uniforms and
equipments belonging to the State must be
turned in at said time.
By order of Commandant.
L. X. DINKLE, First Sergeant.
Nav 90 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

May Raasy is on our table; full of good
stories, poems and pictures. 1t is especially
intended for Sunday as well as week day
reading. 81 year; 10 cts number
Why don't some Of our boy and girl read
ers try to secure one Of the handsome Safety
Bicycles offered by the publishers for new
subscrib' rs?
d hrop Co, Boston, Mass, Publish
ers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

George Johnson, of Bolivar, colored en-
ploye of the Keller lime works, fell in kiln
last Monday n ght and broke his neck. One
of his fellow laborers woke him up about
1870 o'clock to attend to his duties. About
200 a. M, Johnson failing to return, this
man and another, fearing something had
happened to him, took their lanterns and
after hunting about for some time finally
peered down into kiln and there, far be-
low, beheld the inanimate form of their
comrade. Assistance was secured, the body
taken out and brought to Bolivar. The
funeral took place on Wednesday-Har-
per's Ferry Sentinel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

President Harrison declined to shake
hands with an industrious, inodensiye col
ored woman at Portland Oregon, a few days
ago. It's a pity His Excellency didn't
learn some plantation manners " while he
was in the South.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

NJ Palmbaum & Bro. have received a fine
assortment of dress goods, trimmings, etc,
and are selling at very low prices Next to
Watson House
At NJ. Palmbaum & Bros you will find
a full line of embroideries, laces, lace cur
tains, bed spreads, table linens, towels, etc.
NJ. Palmbaum & Bro. always keep full
line Of hosiery, underwear. cOrsets, gloves,
ruchings, etc; also bargains in Jerseys and
muslin underwear. Next TO Watson House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

The U. S. Cruiser Charleston, not having
found the Itata at Acapulco, quit that place
hurriedly in the effort to find and capture
her nearer Chill. The insurgent waE ship
Esmeralda was left at Acapulco. It is not
improbable that within a few days we shall
hear Of an engagement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
consunntIon Surely Cured.

To TIE ED1roR:-Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above-nsmed
disease. By its timely use thousands ofhopeless
cases have been permanently cured. Ishall DO glad
to send two bottles Of my remedy FREE to any OF
your readers who have consumption II they will
send me their Express and P. o. address. Respect
fully. 7. a. SLoCUM, II. O.. ISL Pearl St.. ". Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

We can show you some new spring styles
of gingham, very pretty, at prices lower
than YOU can find them elsewhere.
s. d. HIRsCHsIAN & Co.
New outing cloth for spring has arrived
and been opened for your inspection, also
some new styles of percsle aud light-color-
ed cheviots for shirts and dresses Prices
lower than you can find them else where
s. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
We keep the celebrated Mather self lacing
kid gloves Bargains will be offered to you
in that line
5. d. HIRsCHNIAN & Co.
Our stock of mems underwear Is still large
for this season of the year To sell them
before the season closes you can buy them
at your own prices.
s. ID. HIRSCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

In the distribution Of lots a gentleman
got the ice pond in Colston's meadow, we
are told. Now, it is not so isolated as 1t
might appear to a man uP ,ree-in mid
winter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

Among the attractions of the May Cen
tury are Edward Eggleston's continued
story. "The Faith Doctor" the first of
new serial by Frank Stockton; extracts
from the diary of the late Hon. Geo. NJ.
Dallas while L. S. minister. "At the Court
of the Car" Exhibition of Artists Scraps
and Sketches" with reproductions of thir-
ty sketches; ect, etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

Beef has never been so high since the COW
Jumped over the moon, nor the times so
stirring since the dog ran away with the
spoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
PROPOS.gLS WANTED.

PROPOSALS will be received at the Mayors
office up to D. m. on Thursday, May 81
1891. for setting curb and putting in cutters
along the property of Mr. Hirschman on
Charles and Main street, Mrs. J. B. Brown on
Main street, and on the east side of Charles
street from Main to Liberty street also for
setting curb on both sides of North George
ST.. from North alley to the b. & o. Crossing.
Specifications furnished on application to the
Mayor. ..-.
May 49, 1891. STREET COMMITTEES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
Warning Notice !

All persons hereafter found loafng upon
the oot-bridge over Evitt's run on Main
street will be arrested and fined.
GUSTAV BROWN,
MaVOr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
BRICK BUILDING,

over basement, with slate roof with good out
buildings.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash residue
in two equal annual payments, with interest
on deferred payments from day of sale-same
to be secured by lien upon the premises.
Sale at 1879 p. m. on the above-named day.
CLEON MOORE, Spec'l Com'r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

A man named George Engle, 81 year old,
said to have been from Charlestown, was
found drowned in the river at Wheeling last
week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

II the editor Of THE FREE Press had
been a bidder he would have been about the
highes: bidder on the grounds last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

A worthy colored woman who esteemed
it a great honor to shake hands with a re-
publican president was rudely repulsed by
President Harrison during his visit to Port
land, Oregon. She had bought a new dress
and bonnet for the great occasion, aud was
both disappointed and mortified. She now
yearns to grasp the hand Of a democratic
executive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
.ge,U advertisements.
TO The SPORTSMAN.

Camp life has peculiar ehaImi but, to fully en-:
Gov n. Won must be prepared for all kinds OF
Weather. Did you ever catch your rubber coat oo
a sharp twig or rough rock, and spoil i the hfst
fish Brand Sucker" how he likes them. Ho
viii tel YOU it is tent, blanket and coat all in one
Light. dTy, and warm, and will stand any amount
Of hand usage. No need Of being concerned about
Inc weather. Why do you wait ill it rains, when
yon can be provided for all weather If you buy .
EFish Brand Sicker" nowl Don't wait. A days
delay may be the cause Of months sickness, can
con afford 10 take the riskl Beware Of worthless
limitations, every garment stamped with the g Fhh
Brand" Trade Mark Don't accept any inferior
coat when you can have the Fish Brand Slieker
delivered without extra cost. Particulars and Illus
traied catalogue free.
a. J. TOWER, Boston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

The Tacoma Wash Ne,os of May l, con
tains full report Of the speech delivered
in that city the night before by Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson, of West Virginia. Germania
Hall. in which the meeting was held, was
packed to its utmost capacity with repre-
sentative citizens, including many ladies.
go great was the interest" says the Ne'rs,
"that many stood up in the aisles during the
entire two hours occupied by the delivery.
Never was speaker in Tacoma received
with greater enthusiasm" Il was the his
toric interest attaching to the 3Oth Of April
as the anniversary of the day on which, lO2
years sgo, George Washington took his
oath at Office as the first President of the
United States, that furnished the key and
gave inspiration to Mr.. Wilson's remarka-
bly elaborate and eloquent effort Upon
this he based his review Of the progress Of
.he country and his glowing tribute to its
Democratic institutions, and, although it
was a party speech, the dignity, force and
candor with which the orator stated his po-
sitious commanded the respect and admira-
ton of his hearers, irrespective of their polit-
zeal differences. Mr. Wilson spoke at Port
Townsend, May z; Victoria May S; New
Whatcom, May @; E'lensburg and North
Yakima, May IL; at Walla Walla, May y,
and at Vancouver, May II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

Commencement exercises of the Wesleyan
Female Institute will occur as follows:
Friday, May 10Th, S p. manual Adj
dress before the Lee and Jackson Literary
Society, will be delivered by Rev. j. j..
Laflerty, d. d., D, L., Richmond, Va.
Sunday, May Slst, II a.m.-Annual Com
menoement Sermon by Rev. J. H. Boyd of
Baltimore.
Monday, June 1st, p. m.-COmmence-
ment Soiree Of instrumental and Vocal
music
Tuesday, June 2nd, 10 a. m.-Closing
Commencement Exercises, awarding dis
tinctions, comforting degrees on Bachelors of
Science, Bachelors of Arts, and Masters of
Arts or Full Graduates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
Lots for Sale
Brick for Sale.

WE have now 300 600 Brick ready for mar
w ket, and will sell and deliver same, in
carload lots, at any point on the b. & o. r. r.
Send in orders at once, before supply is ex-
hausted WIN. PHILLIPS & SONS.
February Is. 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

The conduct Of the sale Of lots was con the
square" Ths circles were reserved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20
BANK STATEMENT

Report of the condition of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlestown, w. Va, at
the close of business May 4, 1891
RESOURCES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

A paradox-the crowd here last week
bent on business and not crooked in its meth
DDS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-20

Something Of special value fell to our lot
and we build our hope-as some do houses
on substantial foundations. No reference
here, however, TO a hope, based on promis-
es, Of having our woodpile replenished.-
What a special providence it would have
been it, in the distribution, We had gotten
timber lot and a Gladstone for a neighbor!