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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
THE SONG OF THE SOUTH.
The Report of the Tradesman for tho
First Quarter of 1891.

CHATTANOOGA, March 25.-The
Tradesman's report of new industries
established in the Southern States dur
ing the first three months of 1891 shows
total of S53, against 837 for the cor
responding period of 1890 and 612 in
the corresponding period Of 1899. The
figures for the quarter show healthful
and steady growth in the South's ma
terial development.
During the three months there were
established in the South six agricul-
tural implement works, six barrel fac.
tories, twelve boot and shoe factories,
Comparatively a new Industry in the
South, only two having been established
in the first quarter of 1890, and one IN
the first quarter of 1882 three brew
cries, one bridge works, two car works,
ten carriage factories, fortytive cotton
and woollen mills, (Which is somewhat
below the number IN the spondlng
quarter of 1880, but the distribution is
general, Georgia leading with twelve.
South Carolina eight, Texas seven, and
nearly every other Southern State be,
ing represented3 weight large deyel-
opment and Improvements companies,
Texas leading with twelve, Alabama
ten; thirty-one electric light companies
organized, twenty-five flour and grlst
mills, forty-seven foundery and ma
chine shops, against forty-three in 1890
and forty-hve in 1889, Texas leading
with ten, Virginia nine and the balance
equally distributed; nine blast furnace
companies organized, against twenty
two in the same period OF 1890 and
seventeen in 1889; seven gas works Or
ganized, twenty-eight ice manufactur-
ing plants, tiftythree mining and quar-
rying companies incorporated, four nail
works, eight oil mills, against twenty
one for the corresponding period OF
1890; five potteries, one rolling mill
company, Iifty-three street railroad
lines incorporated, twelve tannerles,
thirty-two water-Works chartered, 14l
woodworking plants and seventy-nlne
miscellaneous industries.
The phosphate excitement IN the
South is shown by the fact that thirty
two new companies were organized
during the quarter, nine of which were
formed in Florida.
Tle extraordinary activity in rail
road building in the South is showing
the fact that during the three months
ninety-three new railroad companies
were Incorporated. of which thirteen
were in Virginia, thirteen in North
Carolina, twelve in Georgia, ten in
Alabama. seven each in West Virginia,
Texas and South Carolina and eleven
in Tennessee.
The Tradesman say. that present in
dications point to continued activity
in the South in all industrial branches,
and the ensuing year gives more fiat
tering promise OF substantial develop
ment in manufacturing growth than
any previous year, the most gratifying
feature of this being the diversified
character of the new industries.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
THE RACE PROBLEM.
STATISTICS WHICH SHOW THAT 1T
is SOLVING ITSELF.

The Colored Race Has Not Held Its Own
in the Last Decade-The Whites Have
Increased More Rapidly Since 1890
No Perceptible Northward Movement.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Superin-
tendent Porter of the Census Bureau
has in preparation an important bulle-
tin giving the population of the South
Atlantic and South Central States, Mis-
souri, and Kansas by races. The total
population embaced in this count is
given as 23,675 259. of which 16,S68,205
were white, 6,996, 166 colored and 10,88S
Chinese, Japanese and Indians. In the
States included were found in 1890 IF
teen-SiXteenthS of the entire colored
population of the United States, so that
for the purpose of Immediately ascer-
tanning the percentage Of increase of
the colored population the returns of
these States are adequate and not likely
to be materially affected by the returns
of other States and Territories where
the colored population is small.
The abnormal increase of the colored
population in what is known as the
"black belt.'' during the decade ending
1880, led to the popular belief that the
negroes were increasing at much
greater rate than the white population.
This error was natural one, and arose
from the difficulty of ascertaining how
much of the increase shown by the
tenth census was real and how much
was due to the omission of the census
of 1870. The facts as aScertained sus-
tain the theory that the high rate Of
increase in the growth of colored popu-
lation as shown in 1880, was apparent,
not real, and that it was due to imper-
feet enumeration in the Southern
States in 1870. During the past decade
the colored race has not held its own
against the whites in the region where
the climate and conditions are, OF all
those which the country affords, the
bsst suited to its development. In, only
three decades, that from 1900 to 1880,
during part of which time the slaTe
trade was in progress, has the colored
race increased more rapidly than the
whites. Since 1880 the whites have
steadily increased at more rapid rate
than the colored people. This increase
has not been effected by the aid OF i'm
migration, for, with the exception of
Kansas and Missouri, these States have
received comparatively few emigrants,
either from foreign countries OF from
Northern States. Similarly the pro-
portion of colored inhabitants to the
white increased somewhat between
1900 and 1890 but since That time it
has steadily diminished. In 1880 when
the proportion was at its maximum
there was nearly six colored inhabit-
ants TO ten white, but this proportion
has been reduced to trile more than
four at the present date or by nearly
one-third of its amount. The defcien-
cies of the ninth census, says Porter,
are so apparent in this table that any
extended reference to them is wholly
unnecessary. The following table gives
the present white and colored popula-
tion of the several States under consld-
atioO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
No More Runaway Horses.

CHICAGO, March 2l.-The many
sided utility of electricity to modern
necessities was impres ssed upon large
crowd to-day in an exhibition Of its ap-
plication to stopping runaway horses:
It is a common ''you touch the button"
contriyance and was invented by llv-
ery man. Beneath the drivers box a
two volt battery IS l6:ated. iro;a which
is transmitted current a.oLg the Lines
to the horses nose and can be operated
easily by the driver or any one IN the
carriage. In the test to-day a runaway
team were thrown upon their launches
instantly. In addition to this device
for stopping runaway teams the lnVen-
tor has made an electric stimulator for
starting lazy or balky horses and CIV,
inc them style" This is opperated
through the lines also, the current being
applied to the horses sides by copper
plates in the back band.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
Perrin Escapes.

DETROIT, March 24-Mr. Joseph
Perrin returned home about $50 O'Clock
in the evening safe and well, but some
what unuerved by his experience. He
says that upon entering the coupe the
night before, his suspicious were not
are used until he noticed the vehicle turn
Into an opposite direction to his friends
house. lie then threw open the door
and attempted to Jump out. He was
met By two masked men, who held re-
volvers to his head and forced him back
into the cab, they following. They then
bound. gagged and blindfolded him, the
cab keeping on what seemed its inter
.ninable course the while, under which
circumstances Perrin was unable to keep
any idea of the locality in his mind.
Finally he was removed from the cab
TO a room, where his captors released
him from his bonds, and covering him
with revolvers, forced him to write the
check, promlSsory note and letters. The
latter were dictated from type written
copies in the hands of his captor, who
remained masked and disguised. Perrin
was not further disturbed TIL late in the
afternoon, when his captors informed
him that ''ther game was up" but that
they would Get him the next time"
He was then rebound, gagged and
blind, ,olded, and conducted from the
room. Their course seemed to lie over
a ploughed field after passin. which
they entered q cab and another long.
round about drive was commenced.
-Atlast Perrin was unloosed and thrust
from the cab in daZed condition. and
before lie recovered himself the cab had
disappeared. lie finally located himself
as being at the corner Of Myrtle street
and Thirteenth street. He boarded 4
Myrtle street car and was shortly home,
where he rccitcd the above story.
His person was not harmed IN any
way. the valuablcs ne had with him not
being touched. lie vas furnished with
GOOD food and treated with considera-
ton during his captivity. His story IS
accepted as absolutely reliable. and the
police arc making every effort to locate
the perpetrators OF the outrage.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
An Army Of Italian Avengers.

CHICAGO, March 2l.-A special to
the Inter-Ccean from Ottav va, Ont,
says: The Inter Ocean correspondent
met Antonio Scarpelli, contra ito and
leading light among Italian in his
dis tricf. in the railway ticket office here
today, inquiling the ia rto New Orleans.
He made no secret Of the fact that He
hal last aiyht received letter fro a
prominent Italian residing in the State OF
Pepnsy lyania, asking if he would en-
deavor 10 secure all the Italians possible
TO ioin III movement Ahich is beln g
organized 10 avenge the recent murder
cf their countrymen at New Orleans
next month. The name of this cores
pondent, or the city in which lie resides,
lie refuses TO disclose. The letter n
formed Scarpelli that it Wa proposed 10
rai> an army of 1900 Italians, pror.l-
ises ha, ing been received from | ally that
i4,G00 stand o. arms would be sent to
them II ;;;iat number Of men were raised
IN the United Sta es and Canada to
march against the Crescent City.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
4 Terrible Tumble.

LYONS. Kansas, March Pa horrl-
Die accident occurred at the Lyons
Rock Salt companyS mills at this place,
at / o'clock this morning. -Four men
were defending the Shaft in a bucket,
when the traveller became loosened and
fell to the cage, about 500 feet down the
Shaft. The tour men in the bucket were
Instantly killed. Two Of the men had
tie backs of their heads cut Off complete
". from their eyes to the base Of their
skull: two were disemboweled; one was
so badly mangled as to be almost unrec-
ogniZable. The names of the men were
Thos. Buck, Nelson Van Brooklyn,
ThOs. McCandler and Fred. y. Miller.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
Threatening Mafias.


ST.. LOUIS, March pa dispatch
from Texas says that the New Orleans
Malias are sending threatiug letters to
persons vino have expressed a dlsap-
proyal OF their methods. As result OF
his free expression Of the conviction
that the New Orleans killing OF the
Malta members was right. John Long, q
wealthy and prominent citizen OF 1lous-
ton, is in receipt of a letter purporllnS
to have been signed by the Malla author
tiles, warning him TO keep his mouth
shut or he will be done for. 1t IS writ
ten in red ink with the customary skull
and cross bones as the intent OF the
warning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
a German Fisnd.

.ALTOONA. Pa, March 2I.-Sa;urday
last, Christian Iceberg, a midle-aged
German. went-to the house Of John
Smidthuber, on Fourth avenue. this
city, and after playing with the chill
dren while. caught up tive-year-old
son and seated him on the top OF a red
hot stove. The child's screams brought
the brother to its rescue, but 1t was
badly burned, a piece OF flesh sticking
to the stove. Iceberg escaped, and was
not seen again until this morning, when
he slipped into the house and again
caught the child and attempted to re-
peat the cruel act OF saturday. y
neighbor came to the rescue and Lei
berg was captured.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
ITALIAN INTERFERENCE.
A Topic Of Gossip In Diplomatic Circles
In Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-In diplo-
matte circles speculation is going on as
to what will be the outcome Of the re-
cent massacre in New Orleans so far as
the United States and the Italian Gov
ernmentS are concerned. Several eve
nings ago a party of gentlemen, COM
posed of two foreign representatives to
this country, prominent official OF the
State department., and two naval Off
GERS We're discussing the subject Of re-
paratlon by this Government. Opln-
ions differed widely as to the means to
be employed in bringing about settle
ment satisfactory to both Govern
mentS. The State department official
appeared to take more serious view
of the situation than any OF his COM
pauions, and he predicted that "we have
not heard the last of this matter yet. "
After explaining that Italy has the
third largest and most formidable navy
in the world. he aStonished his hearers
by offering to wager a supper at the
club for the party that within three
weeks one or more Italian war ships
will be at the mouth of the Mississippi
R:yer His language had a semi Off
clal flavor, with just enough mystery
about it to create the impression upon
his hearers that he knew considerably
more on the subject than he cared
to talk about. The inference is
that Italy is greatly incensed at
the slaughter" of her people in
New Orleans, and will demand
heavy indemnity or know the reason
why. There is a conservative element
among the Italians who take a less
warlike view of the situation and pre-
fer that nothing should be done hastily
calculated to disturb the friendly rela-
tions between the two Governments
and they will go to any reasonable
length to avoid a conflict. This feeling
is said to be due to the interest Italy
takes in the coming Worlds Fair, in
honor OF the memory of "Christofo
Columbo." so dear to every Italian
heart. If an amicaOle settlement is
reached the Worlds Fair will pro badly
play an important part in the negotia-
tions.
The foreigners present maintained a
digniiied silence during the discussion,
only joining in when 1t was necessary
to correct the American idea of certain
European customs. The naval officers,
while admitting that Italy has a for
midable navy, were not willing to con-
cede that she could come over to our
shores and frlghten US into any conces-
sion she might suggest. New Orleans
would naturally be the point OF attack
should Italy assume warlike attitude,
for il was there the alleged outrage
upon her citizens occurred. Consider
ing the peculiarities Of the Mississippi
River at that point, it is said the 1tal-
ian cruisers would encounter great dit
ficulty in overcoming such obstruc-
tions as the United States army and
navy could set up. So long as this war
talk is confined to the club rooms and
similar retreats there is but little dan
ger of the two Governments coming to-
pether in battle arrav
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
Less from = Broken Creyassc.

New ORLEANS, March 1S.-Reports
received at aoon to-day from the Gre
vase On 5. ". Ame's White House
plantation are to the effect that the
crevasse is now 200 feet wide and IL
feet deep. The water is going through
with irresistible force. y portion OF
Jefferson Parish will be inundated and
the loss will be very great. Already
the two great trunk lines, the Southern
Pacific and the Texas Pacific Roads,
have been chopped in two by the ere
vase. These roads are transferring
their passengers by boats to points
above the break.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01

reciting the Apostles creed and the
Lords prayer, with which the services
closed.
There were few dry eyes among the
aged, bowed veterans as the remains of
Gen. Johnston were borne from the
church to the hearse by members Of the
Confederate association Of Washing
ton, who followed the old veteran
throughout the war.
The procession to the hearse passed
through open file of Lee camp OF Con-
federate Veterans, of Alexander, Va.
Mrs. Mitchell, sister of Gen. JohntSon,
was TOO old to attend the funeral. The
immediate family present WAS eS-Gov-
eruor McLeon Of Maryland, and his
son; DR.. George B. Johnston, of Rich
mord, and Mrs. Susan Taliaterro.
Then came representatives of the
Confederate association of Baltimore.
The remains were conveyed to Baltl-
more on the 13O p. N. train.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
matter of the receiycrshlp will
thrOurhly tested"

uittLlSl VI tiiS ASSS''N'Si''p Y wa ~
throughlY tested"
Receiver Brooks arrived in the city last,
night at l l O'Clock from Columbil. He
positively declined to be interviewed or
to give any information regarding his
appointment. He said that he would be
in the city for several days on personal
business. Receiver Brooks would not
answer any questions whatever about
the matter.
Attorney General Pope was expected
in the city last night, but he did not ar
rive.
HOW 1T IS PROPOSED TO WORK.
It. Is said that under the new situation
in Coosav River if the privileges TO
mine under Receiver Brooks are accept
ed the arrangements will be something
like this: The parties mining for the
State or otherwise will pay all expenses
out of the sale Of rock a I'd deposit the
forfeit in bank to await the legal
determination of the suit between Coo
saw and the State. If Coosaw wins
Coosaw will get the money in bank; If
The State wins the proceeds will be
turned owed to those entitled TO it. but
for all the ro mined the State will, as
usual. GETS its 81 of royalty just as it
would if there was no suit.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
Robbed bya Lone Hlshwayman.

New ORLEANS, March ga Plcay-
une San Antonio special says news has
reached here that the stage carrying
the United States mail was roDoed pc
tween Comfort and Fredericksburg by
a lone highwayman. He received less
than 81 from the stage driver and the
passengers. There was nc registered
mail,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01
AN OLD HERO GONE.
GEN. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON DIES SUD-
DENLY IN NWASRlNTON.

Record OF His Distinguished Services
An Honorsd and Able Commander
Commissioner of Railroads Uotil Re
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-01

Mr. L. K. Brooks Appointed Temporary
Receiver-The Effects of the Appoint
ment on the Injunction OF the United
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-04-03

WHY THESE lester
day there arrived in this city per rail
and steamer from San Francisco an
immense amount of garden produce,
principally cabbage and celery. This
ought to be an unusual occurrence but
it is not. No state is better adapted
to the growth of many varieties OF the
vegetables brought from California,
than Oregon. Then why these ship
mentsl Perhaps the best reason is
that not many of us are skilled in the
growth of vegetables, and large pro
portion of those who are, and have
had the painstaking industry necessary
to success in this business, have accu-
mulated sufficient means to permit
them to engage in IA more inviting pur-
suit The old story of the ease with
which, until late years, the Oregonlan
obtained a comfortable living. is at the
bottom of the non-production Of va
riety of vegetables to supply the local
market the year around. Here is Il
fruitful field OF industry for the eastern
or California gardener who has good
knowledge of his business, is indus
trous and, of course, frugal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-04-03
DIR. ABORN.
Portland Until July 9th,

DR.. ABORN, Fourth and Morrison SITS.
Portland, Oregon. the most successful phys.
ician on the American continent for the
speedy, positive. absolute and permanent
cure for Catarrh of the Head, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Consumption.
twenty-five years successful practice.
Instantaneous relief and permanent cures
often effected upon first consultation.
DR.. Aborn, by his original, modern, sci
entific method, effects
Speedy and radical cures Of the most obsti-
nate and long standing cases
of Nasal Catarrh, Ozena, Deafness, Dis.
charges from the Ears, Asthma, Bronchitis,
and Consumption.
Also Stomach Disorders, Bilious Collie
Gall Stones and Jaundice, Heart. Liver
Kidney, Bladder and Nervous Affections
Diseases OF men. Also all ailments peculiar
to women.
Dr. Aborn can be consulted from now
until July 5th, when he leaves for Europe
NoTE.-Home treatment, securely pack
ed sent to any part of the Pacific Coas
and Territories for those who cannot possi
bly, attend in person.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-04-03
EASTER SERVICES.

| Easter songs were sung and Easter
festivities were observed in all OIL
nearly all our churches last Sabbath.
The Episcopal, Congregational and
Presbyterian churches held special ser
vices and decorated their churches with
vines and plants, and flowers in most
tasteful and attractive manner. The
music was appropriate and most ex-
cellent in all the churches, and large
congregations joined i'll observing this
most important event and day in the
worlds history.
In addition to the beautiful decora-
tions at the Presbyterian church were
the birds, whose cages were suspended
from the electric wires. During the
service these sweet songsters gave the
most charming music, without the
| least mistake or discord and at times
their shrill voices thrilled the ears and
hearts of all present.
The decorations at the Congregation
al church were very tastefully arranged
and the service which was rendered by
the Sabbath school was very interest
ing.
The congregations at the Presbyter-
ian church were exceedingly large dur
ing the whole day and in the evening
there was not even standing room for
many who came little late and could
not get seats.
The morning music was very care
fully selected and prepared by Mrs. F.
M. Johnson, who, with most excel
lent choir rendered it admirably. The
Arion Orchestra were assisted in the
evening by Mr.. Needham, the musical
director of the Gage-Keen Go. This
gentleman played an organ prelude
which was both charming and classical
Dr. J. B. Wells, the leader of the
evening choir was on time with some
grand selections Of anthems and hymns
which the large audience greatly en-
joyed and joined with the choir III
singing. The pieces played by the
orchestra were charmingly rendered
and "Hrrry's" horn seemed to know
that it was Easter and, Was in perfect
tune At the close of the service Mrs
DR.. Wells gave an organ postlude
which was one OF the choicest per-
formances of the whole service.
DR.. Thompson's sermons were in
keeping with the great theme of the
"Resurrection" and were most thor
oughly enjoyed and appreciated by all
1t is safe to say that in no place il
the valley was Easter more generally
and appropriately observed than ii
Corvallis.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-04-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT OREGON CRY, Or,
Morob On 1CnI

LAND OFFICE AT OREGON CRY, Or,
March 30, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof III support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the County Clerk of Benton county, at
Corvallis, Oregon. on May 18th, 1891, viz:
John B. Gradig, Homestead Entry No 6573,
for the E. ] of N. E. / and N. E. of s.
E. / Sec "a, 7. ii s., r. w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultiva-
tion Of, said land, viz:
Oh. Schocker, Geo. M. Mulkey. VIM.
Frels AMI Geo Cross all of Bloddgett, Ben.
ton county, Oregon.
J. T. APPERSON,
Register.