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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Attempted Assassination.

There is an ordinance in this town pro-
hibiting the firing of pistols within the
corporate limits, and the council should
require the police to see that parties violat-
ing this ordinance are arrested and brought
before them for punishment. The ordi-
nance was passed for the protection of our
citizens, and if it is not enforced there is
no telling how soon some valuable life may
be destroyed by the promiscuous shooting of
firearms on our streets.
The stiffness of the night was disturbed
last Friday evening by the sharp report Of
pistol just behind MI NJ Kalisky as he
was passing Legg u Hptchinson's stables
while on his way home from his place of
business. 1t was so unexpected that Mr..
Kalisky's first impulse was to "climb over
the garden WALL that joirs the stables, but
as he is rather corpulent he was afraid that
be would make haste slowly in case there
was an assassin lurking behind the trees.
He was naturally excited, which added mo-
tive power to his pedal extremities. and he
got away from that place about as fast as it
takes the second hand of q watch to make
It's circuit. Arriving at his gate he was
much fatigued from his active exercise
Never having experienced anything like it
before, and feeling perfectly friendly with
all mankind, he did not before this dream
that he had an enemy. The excitement was
too much 1t upset lis think works, and set
his Imagination to work at lively rate
He thought he was shot and called for q
light, at the same time holding on to
the wound with vice-like grip to stop the
CORY stream He believed that his life
blood was slowly ebblng away.
The light was brought and to his utter
establishment not sign of blood was to
be found, and what he imagined was blood,
was splinter in his pants, and huge drops
of perspiration as large as 'tmatZo balls"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
4 Race That Was Not Run.

Last Thursday morning in the vicinity oi
Lecg & Hutchinson's stables there was con.
siderable activity among those that had
sporting blood coursing through theil
veins A discussion arose as to the run.
ming abilities of certain horses, one o.
which belongs to the stable and the Other
to a gentleman boarding his horse at the
stable Each horse soon had his tavorite
willing to back his judgment oy wagering
some filthy lucre. Bets were freely made
against the horse belonging to the stable
and were taken up by certain young man
who had lots of confidence IN the horse he
was backing.
While the excitement was warm the two
owners of the horses got together and az
ranged to put up huge joke on the en-
thusiastic admirier of the stable horse
The rest of the crowd understood this, and
became very extravagant in their bets, until
1le place sounded like the pool room Of 6
Saratoga club house.
The arrangement was for the stable horse
to be beaten, and as q horse race VIII draw
q crowd when everything else fails, 1t was
not long before everybody in town had
heard of it, and was watching to see when
the sports were going to the race course.
About six o'clock the crowd from the stables
started, and were followed by large crowd
from town. They went across Ok Swamp,
near the Blackwell place, and there selected
the ground. The road was alive with Pc
destrians and vehicles, it presented the
appearance of the road to the fair grounds
during the races. All kinds Of people and
professions were on the move to witness
this race-nerchants. clerks, doctors, law.
yers, officials, bankers, butchers, horse
Jockeys, dudes, beats, loafers, kids, and
nieeers. went.
o. arriving at the grounds the riders
rode their horses over the ground to inspect
it. leaving the excited mass of humanity al
the other end, where they would have hne
view of the race. But on this road there IS
q curve and when the riders turned the
curve and were out of sight Of the crowd,
they decided to turn the joke on the crowd
by putting spurs to their steeds AID riding
home, leaving the sports behind with gap
ing mouths and wide stretched eyes walt
ing to see the races. ;,
The riders arrived home at least hall
hour head of the disappointed crowd, anc
some of them felt so badly sold that they
took the back streets. to keep from being
cuyed by crowd that were waiting on the
street corner.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Big Fire as Wilson's.

Abont half past nine o'clock yesterday
morning Wilson's planning mills on the Cen
tral Il. r. was destroyed by fire, causing a
loss OF between thirty and thirtv-ivc thous-
and dollars.
The fire originated in the shaving room
by spark from the engine. Great piles of
boards were on the yard and were con-
sumed by The flames. The heat was So
great that forty bars Of the steel track on
the main line of the railroad were warped
and twisted, and about three hundred Of the
cross-tieS burned. The saw mill was not
burned.
There was no insurance, and Mr. Thomas
Wilson. the owner of the mills, who
was away from home ut the time, is the un-
fortunate loser Of this vast amount of prop
erty
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
A DANGEROUS Period,

As the season moves swiftly toward
the boundary lines that lie between
winter and spring, it frequently hap,
pens that the human system, which
has borne the strain Of winter, shows
signs of relaxation. In all ages this
period has been noted as a dangerous
one, especially to those who have
weak constitutions. A course of the
great blood purifier and tonic, S. S. S..
will enable the most delicate to face
the seasons changes with impunity.
1t is a medicine that not only
strengthens the weak and delicate.
but is an additional safeguard foI
those who consider themselves strong,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
H0W'S THTS,

We offer one hundred dollars reward for
any case of c.tarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls catarrh cure.
T. J. CHESEY u Co., Props, Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
ions and financially able to carry ont any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TEUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole.
do, Ohio.
WALDISG, k1NNAS, & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls catarrh cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c per bot,
tie. Sold by al druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
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Entertainment af SumnertOn.

SUMMERToS, April 81 Editor Manning
Times will you kindly give notice
through your paper to the public that the
ladies of the Baptist Church will give az
"Old Folks Concert in the Summerton
Academy on Tuesday evening, May 5th ?
The singers will wear costumes of 100 years
ago.
We have secured the services of fine
band of music, also distinguished elocu
tionist for the occasion, and in connection
with the entertainment will serve ice cream
and strawberries in abundance. The pub
lie cordially invited to attend. Hope you
will honor the occasion with your presence.
By complying with above request you
will place under obligation to You,
Respectfully,
THE LADIES OF suMMERToN BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Creelevyille ettar.

GEEELEYv1LlE. April %, lS91.-In the is
sue of 25th March you transposed the name
of your paper and in issue Of lst April you
transposed the transposition, and your
readers were '.ipril fooled" Well, long Gus
tom has lcgitimized this innocent pastime,
and editors, professors, and school boys
should be allowed to indulge in it at least
once year Indulgence in the humorous
is healthy, if not carried too far. and this
can be prevented by restraint wisely exer-
oiseii.
a building and loan association was or
ganized at this place lately by Mr.. Nitcov-
er, agent Of the South Western building
and loan association. The officers Of this
auxiliary are President G. R.iBurgess; Sec.
and Treasurer, W. H. Campbcll; Board OF
Directors, t. W. Boyle, I. F. Hogan, S. j..
Mixson, Z. W. Miysan. J.M. B.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Mai. II. II. LeSeSne.

Major Henry Hilton Lesesne died at
his residence near Jordan, at o'clock this
morning. AGED fifty.one years. He served
as sheriff Of this comfy for fourteen years,
having been elected in 1877 to ill an uneX-
pired term he was one of the most popu-
lar men in the county. Major Lesesne was
a gallant Confederate soldier, having enter
ed the service in the beginning of the war
as lieutenant of the Sprott Guards. He
was promoted from time to time til he be-
came major of the 23rd S. c. Volunteers.
Major LeseSne had been in bad health
for several years. and some months ago he
was so prostfatea by an attack of paralysis,
that he has since been confined to his home.
Yesterday he had another severe attack from
which he did not rally
He leaves wife and seven children.
The funeral Will take place tomorrow
morning, 10 o'clock, at Jordan.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29

Capt. B-adham's war recollections will be-
gin next week.
Lumber is being hauled for the extension
OF Dinkins & Co.'S drug store
Hamilton the barber has placed very
ornamental lamp post in front of his shop
Mr. John J. Boyd, of Fulton, aged about
eighty years, died at his home last Wednes-
day.
The coroner will act as sheriff till the
Governor make an appointment to hIl the
vacancy. It is desired that the vacancy be
filed as soon as possible.
Tmmonsville was visited by severe hail
storm last Thursday. Window glass was
shattered and vegetation cut all to pieces.
The hail stones were as large as marbles.
Can't. J. II. Steinmeyer and Mr.. Charles
Steinmeyer of Charleston, returned home
this evening. They came up to attend the
funeral of their sister, Mrs. W. NJ. Plowden
For Ia grippe, coughs. colds, ETC., use syr-
up of rock candy, horehound. and tolu-
5Uc bottle at Dinkins 4 Co. S drug store.
We are forced this week to omit about
four columns of matter, including the last
part of Sprott Guards S recollections and NJ.
Lewis advertisement. We will get there
next week.
A well selected stock Of clothing, includ-
ing seersuckers, etc, at Johnsons.
To be or not to be is the question of the
hour! that is to say, to be or not to be
without black silk shirt is the momen-
tous question now revolving in the minds
of the Manning dudes.
If YOU want a cool and refreshing drink
go to Lowry's and get a glass of his spark
ling soda water.
DR.. Evans will remain in Manning about
one week longer The afflicted who desire to
consult him, should come and see him at
once. The Doctors quite busy the most
of the time, and is treating our very best
people. It.
Corwitz Sarsaparilla is the best blood pu.
rifer. l2s doses for dollar at Dlnkins
d Co.'S drug store.
Coroner Rowe held an inquest last Thurs
day over the body Of Monroe Hayes, color
ed, who was drowned in Santee liver last
February The body was not recovered
until last Wednesday. 1t was IN a horribly
decayed condition
Go to Johnson's for good groceries at
lowest cash prices
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Plowden, wife OF
Mr.. W. NJ. Piowden, aged A years, died
at her home hear Manning. Her funeral
took place yesterday at Brewington Presby-
terlan Church, and her remains were In
tered in the Brewington cemetery.
All kinds of straw and felt hats at John
sons.
Carvons, the FIJI islander, failed to get .
hall in which to lecture ir this place, and
consequently he did not lecture here last
Monday. It is shame on our town that
we have not a public hall in the place.
Charvons says be Will try again to get 9
house in which to lecture here next Tues.
day night.
81. A. Lowry has his soda water fountain
in full b.ast
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Office of LEVI BROTHERS,
Dealers III General Merchandise

Oe1leIS Ii Nsutlsl -Htl tti'Shtli9S.
SUMTER, S. c., April y, 1891.
Editor Manning Times:-fhe sug-
gestion in your paper to buy sugar
while it was cheap was 4 good ore,
and if taken advantage Of by the
people will save them money. We
are always on the lookout for bargains
and do not ieel offended when advice
is gwen US, so when we saw your sue-
.estion, We made contract with
soIne of the largest retiDers, and the
result vas that we were protitcd I'M
mediately, because no sooner had we
signed our contract before the papers
were full abouja party Of monopo!lSts
endeavorins to get sugar cornered to
force the price back to what it was
before the tariff was taken off, and
to-day sugar Is advancing.
It is not only so with sugars, but
all the necessalics are III the same
condition. Meats and grain have and
are still advancing, and were it not for
the fact that we purchased largely
when everything was down, we would
be forced to pay the advanced prices,
and our customers would not enjoy
the great advantage over those that
trade elsewhere.
Every article in the mercantile line
is advancing in price, and merchants
that have cash capital are the only
ones that We're able to lay in large
enough stock to bridge over the pres
ent agitated condition of the markets.
To convince the people Of what we
say we extend to them an invitation to
come to Sumter to see our spring
stock. It is the most complete we
have ever handled, and we especially
desire our Clarendon friends to exam
inc these goods and get our prices
before the choice patterns are all Sc
lected. Very respectfully,
LEVI BROTHERS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Tel'FllS:

SUBSCRIPTION RArEs.-One copy, one year
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one copv, three months, so cents. AL
subscriptions payable in advance.
ApyEpTIsrSG RATEs.-Cne square, first IN
sert:on. 81 90: each subsequentlnsers'on,,
80 cents. Obituaries and Tributes OF
Respect charged for as regular advertise
mc,its. Liberal contracts made for three,
SIX, and twelve months.
Co,1,1,,S1cA71oSs must be accompanied 10y
the real name and address OF the writer n
order to receive attention. No communl-
cation of personal character viii be pup
ished except as IN advertisement-
For further information address
5. A. NETTLES,
Manning, S. C.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
ReantiinI Wild Flowers.

We find in the Nelcs md Courier of last
Saturday the following very complimentary
allusicn to one of our prettiest young ladies':
Perhaps one of the most noteworthy ex-
hibits in the hall was collection OF wild
flowers, exhibited by Miss Mamie G.. Clark,
of Manning, s. C.. The collection, which
numbered between thirty and forty varie,
ties of South Carolina wild flowers, was
sent down by express on Thursday morn
ing and was beautifully arranged by g COM
mittee of ladies. The exhibit was very
Justly awarded the first prize.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
WEDNESDAY, APRIL oae, 1881.
YOur Name in Print.

Mr.. W. j. Bradham, Of KingStree, spent
last Monday in Manning.
DIR. Isaac Boyd of Williamsburg, pass
ed through town last Monday.
Master B. A. johnson, Jr., arrived this
morning. Weight ten pounds.
Mr.. F. NJ. Sires, of Charleston, is on
u visit to his son-in-law, MIR. W. G. Chan
dler.
DIR. W. D. Rich, of Williamsburg coun-
ty, was in town last week on visit to his
uncle DR.. s. C. C. Richardson.
Mrs. N. T. Pittman, of GourdinS. sp;nt
last Thursday in Manning with her uncle,
DR.. S. C. C. Richardson, who is still contn-
ed to his room.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
ER0GRFSS

1t is very importantin this age of vast ma
terial progress that a remedy be pleasing to
the taste and to the eye, easily taken, ac-
ceptable to the stomach, and healthy in its
nature AMI effects Possessing these quail
ties Syrup of Figsis the one perfect laxative
and most gentle diuretic known.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
DON.T FTET, WELL.

And yet you are not sick enough to consult
doctor, or you refrain from so doing for
fear you will alarm yourself and friends
we will tell you just what you need. 1t is
llood's Sarsaparilla, which will lift you out
of that uncertain, uncomfortable, dangerous
condition, into state of good health, conf
Gence, and cheerfulness. You've 10 idea
how potent this peculiar medicine IS in cases
like voprS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
.tSSb<

The superior merit of Ayers Cherry Pee
toral as an anodyne expectorant is que to a
skillful combination of the most powerful
ingredients. Nothing like it has ever been
attempted in pharmacy, and its success IN
the cure of pulmonary complaints is unpar-
alleled.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29

In the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, you
need have no fear of arsenieal poison, this
medicine being entirely free from all dan
cerous drugs Its powerful effects are due
to the skillful combination of the best IN
oredients, hence no i'll results follow its use.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Fine Photographs ut Low Prices.

COLUMBIA. S. c., April oath, 1891.
EDITOR MANNING TINES: Please give no.
tee through yonr valuable paper that will
make special lo~ rates to the military and to
visitors generally, dnrIns the Centennial
week. Very Respectfully,
W. \. REcxItSGi
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
NOTIONS, NOTIONS.

A large selection of Ladies' and Gerts'
Necl1wear and Hosiery. IIur Ornaments,
White Linen and Turkev-rcd Damlsl, La
dies ana Gents Linen, Lawn, and Cambria
Handkerchiets. Window Draperies, and a
wagon load of other things that 1 have not
room to mention. My stock Of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29

AS soon as you discover any falling of the
hair or grayness always use Halls Hair Re
newer to tone up the secretions and prevent
badness or grayness.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29

I have determined that 10 one in Sumter
shall undersell nae. 10 per cent. on goods
is all I ask for Everybody treated alike.
white or colored I want the trade. and /
must have a lot Of it to make money at 10
per cent profit.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
5. 4. RI:|C'BY

comes to the front, anl wishes to announce
to his many friends and customers that he
has Just received from Northern markets
new ard we'll sclcc.el line Of spring goods,
comprising ri! ct the newest styles and
novelties Of the season.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
SECOND TO NONE

are our goods in quality. 1t IS scant wis
dom to loiter when an opportunity like this
is before you. The early bird catches tfsa
fattest worms If only for curiosity, COM
pare our prices with those of other mer-
chants, and you will see We are
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Dire IS Goods.

Ny line OF Dres.; Goods is complete, con-
sistns of Casli"aercs, Nuns Ecilings,
Bicges, Suitings Ginghams II and Sc Zach
Challies. Satines. Prints Lawns, MuslinS,
Organizes, and also complete line oftrim-
iainss aud silk sashins 10 suit the above.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Shoes, Shoes,

make specially in Ladies', Gents, and
Children's Fine and Common Shoes. AS l
have had many years experience in the
different qualities of leather, therefore can
unhesitatingly claim to have as good and as
honest a line of Gents, Ladies, and Chill
dren's Shoes as will be found in any retail
store in the country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
AH q ri w re.

A complete line Of Hardware, consisting
Of all kinds of Carriage Bolts and Wood
Screws. Wedding Hoes, Handled Hoes, all
kinds of Sweeps Shovels, Spades, Axes,
Rakes, Forks, and general line of Farm
ers' Supplies. Also a full line of crockery.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Eeats' Youths and GaiIlfeas Clothing

is complete, also full line of Gents Fur
nishing Goods, and Mems, Youths, and
Children's Felt and Straw Hats in all styles.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
IN CONCLUSION.

And now in closing my remarks wish
to say that all the goods mentioned IN the
various departments above will be sold at
the lowest cash prices and as cheap as Will
be found elsewhere, and any one doubling
my statement will please call and try me
with the cash, and they will find that what
I say mean, and what I advertise | have
in stock. Very respectfully,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Below all Competition.

Fine dress buttons Sc doz., shirt buttons
&c. gross, spool silk he. spool, spool cotton
&c. Goo yardS,) pins anu needles &c. a pa
per, hanlkcrc!liefs &c. and Sc, worth doub-
lie, envelopes Sc. PIX, note paper Sc. quire
lead pencils 9c., lc., and up Ladies hose
SC. and u?, jerseys 25c. and up, neg!See
shirts SOC, worth SOC, white linen shirts 80
cents, ladies jersey vests all sizes lOc.,
cAilds' jersey vests &c. Sach prices were
never dreamt OF until the Racket came to
Sumter 1898 yards calico, checks, and
brown homcspua at / and sc. Direct your
footsteps to the great bargain giving house.
and save nickelS, dimes, and dollars.
Yours for bargains,
D. H, WADSWOnTH & co.,
Next to Fclso IS Jewc!ry Store,
GUEEIBEs., 5s O.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-04-29
Groceries, Groceries.

My Grocery Department, the last men
toned but not the least, for my shelves are
chock full of the fanciest and finest Family
Groceries. Ny ware rooms are abundantly
filed with Flour, Bacon, Moasses, Corn,
and Hay.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-10-28

at least 100000 to the country.
The cost Of the experiment was about
$4,000.
The test was made by Mr.. Jno. T.
Ellis on the lines laid down by Mr..
Edward Powers in his book "War and
the Weather !" that is, it was made
rs much like battle as possible.
The dynamite and rack-a-rock batter
les, the mortar battery. the cannon
aud the terrific balloon exploding
gave fine imitation of heavy cannon
aiding. Lieutenant Dyer and bis
men from the Tweniy-third Infantry
worked the batteries and Mr.. Ellis
aud MIR. Caster attended To the
balloons. There wan not n hitch
or accident from beginning to end.
kilograms received this morning
from the stations along the Mexican
National Railroad state that the rain
extended about 40 miles to the north
east, l0S to tho west and 30 TO the
southwest.
Already offers are coming in to get
the rain makers to operate elsewhere,
and the Mexican Government is
evincing due interest in the matter.
If any further tests are made they
must be at the expense of those d.
rectly benefited.