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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-20
What. Smoking Does for Boys.

4 certain doctor, struck with the
large number Of boys under Is years
of age he observed smoking, was led
to inqnire into the effect the habit had
upon the general health. He took for
his purpose 80, aged from 9 to Is, and
carefully examined them. In 81 he
discovered injurious traces Of the
habit In 90 there were various dis
orders of the circulation and diges-
ton, palpatation of the heart, and a
more or less taste for strong drink. In
- there were frequent bleedipgs OF the
nose, 10 had disturbed sleep. and y
had slight alteration Of the mucous
membrane of the mouth, which disap-
peared on ceasing the use Of tobacco
for some days. The doctor treated
them all for weakness, but with little
effect until the smoking was discon-
tinued. when health and strength were
soon restored. Now this is 20 'old
wife's tale. as these factsaa are given
under the authority of The Medical
MONTHLY
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-20
LAKE OF BOILING LAVA.
One Of the Natural Curiosities on the
Island OF Hawaii.

One Of the Natural Curiosities on the
Island OF Hawaii.
Mauna Loa, the gigantic Hawaiian
volcano. has two craters or openings,
ore OF which, Kilauea. is the largest ac-
tive volcanic crater in the world. The
mountain is fourteen thousand one
hundred feet high, ard kilauea is stu
ated on the eastern side, about four
thousand feet above the level Of the
sea. This marvellous crater, says the
St. Louis Republic, is really vast lake
OF boiling lava which rises and falls
continually by the action Of subterra-
mean fires. In tossing to and fro like a
troubled sea of molten metal, the lava
is dashed against the cliffs and hardens
there in the form Of long, CLASSY fla
ments, gigantic knobs, miniature
trees, and in imitation OF glass. leaves,
etc Another form of CLASSY tlament
to be found along the shores Of this
fiery lake is in the shape Of queer
punches and tufts Of lava made up Of
an aggregation OF vitreous threads
which the natives call ''Pele's hair"
Pele being the goddess to whom the
mountain is dedicated. These CLASSY
threads appear to be caused by the
passage of steam through the molten
lava. In so doing small particles in
the shape of bubble-lilse balloons are
thrown into the air, leaving tail be-
hind like comet. When the scene Of
these miniature steam eruptions is near
rock or the shore, all solid and cool
surfaces are found covered with
punches Of "Pele's hair" This hair
was formerly used in mystic native GER
emonies. and of late years has been
gathered in large quantities by curiosity
seekers.
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1O6 Wal!St. N, Y
VALUAsLE DOG COLLARS.
Gold and Precious Gems Often Used in
Their Decoration.


Their Decoration.
II can assure you that you have not
been misirfor,rcd as to gold and pre-
c;ous gems being used to decorate dogs
collars" said one of the best-known
dealers in such articles to New York
News reporter; but the craze is far
more prevalent in France, Russia and
England than it is here.
Not many weeks ago supplied to
the special order of an English lady 4
dog collar that cost fifty guineas. 1t
was chain collar of silver and gold
links, alternately, and with gold bell
to hang in front. French ladies are
very fond of watch dog collars, a
small gold watch being let into the
front of the collar, and have made
several of these. But in scores Of cases
supply beautifully-made collars with
name plates of solid gold, and often
enough with gold bosses as well.
Nearly all the collars of this class are
intended for carriage dogs and drawing
room poodles, and in most cases the
dogs do not belong to men, though the
latter order and pay for the collars as
presents.
"A fashion haslately had great vogue
in France Of putting tiny bracelets
round the forelegs Of poodles, and I
have seen even diamonds set into these
circlets. At the same time, in my own
stock. have lots of dog collars ranging
in price from fifteen to one hundred
dollars. The most remarka BILE collar
have ever made was to the order Of a
gentleman from South Africa. It con-
sisted Of nuggets of gold and an uncut
diamond, which he supplied, and it was
given to weil-known lady as pres
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Mr.. Bellinger called for the ayes and

Mr.. Bellinger called for the ayes and
nays.
The motion to table was carried by
vote of SO to %.
Senator Tillman then offered the
following amendment to be added to
section 6:
Provided also. In all cases of lynch
ing the county where such lynching
takes place shall be liable in exem-
plary damages lot less than $1,000
After some little debate, some wish
ing to fix it at s.. .00C, and some 81, 900,
the latter seemed to be fixed.
Then General Gray wanted it to
read mot less than 50, ,0O0." Senator
Tillman accepted tbs.
MIR. Patterson moved to make it
81. coo.
Mr.. Wilson stated that they should
add the words ''to the person injured
or the legal representatives of the par
ty killed." This was accepted.
Mr.. OTIS moved TO table Mr.. Patter
sons amendment. This was lost by a
division vote of A to SO.
Senator Tillman exclaimed that they
would never stop lynching un ess they
made the people pay for it.
MIR. George JohnstoEe arose to say
only word' amid general laughter.
He said that unless they put large
amount in as the penalty they were
merely playing with the matter.
Mr.. Stanyarre Wilson called the
previous question Oh the whole article.
1t was not voted on, however.
Mr.. Bellinger moved to amend by
adding after the word shall" the
words without regard to the conduct
of the officer"
ADOPTED.
Mr.. Patterson's amendment was
then put on straight vote and the
roll being demanded by Senator Till
man, the vote stood: yeas 65, nays AS
Mr.. Gilland asked some questions as
to the matter and then Mr.. Howell
wanted to know if it applied only tc
the sheritfs. He was informed that it
applied to any officer having the pris
oner in custody.
Mr.. Bellinger offered this amend
ment:
To insert the words, in cases Of
lynchings the county shall.
Mr.. Wilson raised the point that the
previous question Lad been called.
The president stated that the previ-
Gus question had not been called. The
vote had not been put.
The matter was getting in such a
tangle, and it being the third reading
of the section, Senator Tillman rose
and calling attention to this fact, sad
it was too important matter to fool
with lightly. He therefore moved
that it be allowed to 60 over.
Mr.. Glenn said that this matter was
more a personal matter with the chair
man of the committee, and that gen
tleman would be forced to be absent
after the morning session indefinitely.
He thought they had better finish it.
Then the section was continued. Sen
ator Tillman's amendment as amended
was left as follows
Provided also in all cases of lynch
ing the county where such iynchings
takes place shall without regard to
the conduct Of the officer he liable in
exemplary damages not less than
81, 900 to the person so injured Or to
the legal representatives of the
killed"
Mr. ". D. Evans then sent in an
amendment-the section and all
amendments being ordered printed in
the journal.
Mr.. Geo. Johnstone then renewed
his amendment-which provides that
the offending sheriff shall be tried in
the circuit of which his county forms
a part.
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Clincin~ to the is;ryin~.

LONDON. Nov. ia large bark is
ashore at Wembury Bay, Plymouth.
The crew has taken to the rigging.
There is a tremendous gale on and a
lifeboat and tug have been vainly try
ing for hours to reach the vessel. 1t
is feared that all on board will perish.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-20
Breaches of Etiquette In China.

II IS Il gross breach OF etiquette for
Chinaman to wear eyeglasses or specta-
clcs IN company, and it is equally i'm
polite 10 enter q room with the hat Off
y gentleman from the celestial king
dom always remains covered to show
his respect.
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MORE than 1S5, 900 persons commit
ed suicide in the different countries Of
the world during the year ended Sep
tember 80, 1895. This is an increase
OF nearly 20. 600 over 1891
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Fifteen Were Drowned.

LONDON, Nov, 15.-The British
steamer Leo, from Odessa for Copen-
hagen, has foundered OF the coast of
Denmark. Fifteen out of twenty-five
persons on board We're drowned.
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LONDON. Nov. 15.-The Admiralty
has received a dispatch from Shanghai
saying that the steam launch of the
British cruiser Edgar had been sunk,
with loss of forty eight lives.
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The Columbia Register says of tn

The Columbia Register says Of the
banquet rendered the members of the
Constitutional Convention by citizens
of Columbia Monday night: The
banquet last night, rendered the mem
bers of the Constitutional Convention
by representative Conservative and
Reform citizens of South Carolina
should show the people of the State
that Columbia is not hide-bound and
has no animosity toward any who
can claim TO be sons Of South Carroll
ia. While we may differ in the. fu-
ture, last nights scenes and words
give promise that we will differ as
friends and not as enemies Hereaf-
ter all the white sons of South Carroll
ma will settle their differences among
themselves and hand in hand press
forward to uphold the honor ct the
State and advance her prosperity
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Total, exclusive Of the meal


If the mill man gives the farmer
500 pounds of meal for one ton CT cot
ton seed (only so pounds more than
the ton of seed contains he still has
marketable products to the amounts
of S7.6S less the value of the fifty
pounds of meal, or about $3.50. Out
of this margin of $3.50. retproduct Of
each ton of seed, how much will be
required to pay mill expenses, interest,
wear and tear, profit on capitrl, etc:
We are not prepared to say, but it
seemsa good wide margin, and that
the farmer should have at least the
value of 400 pounds of meal, or say
s. worth, which would leave s4.30
per ton to the mill out of which to pay
the above recited charges. This.would
be equivalent to a basis of exchange Of
1,200 ponnds of meal for2, 900 pounds
of seed, freights to be paid both ways
by the farmer. We may be in error,
but think not. II in error, let the
mill men point it out
The Cotton Crop.
The firm of Latham, Alexander &
Co., of New York, is recognized as one
Of the most reliable authorities on cot
ton estimates. The firm has an army
of correspondents all over the cotton
region, and its circulars contain valu-
able information.
On the 26th OF October, they sent
out $500 letters of inquiry to select
ed, reliable correspondents. To these
letters 2, ,632 replies were received, and
they should form the basis Of a pretty
accurate estimate of the present cotton
crop. These replies are tabulated as
follows:
Average of 295 letters makes Alaba.
ma 80 per cent, decrease or $4,000
bales.
Average of 244 letters makes Arkan-
sas 33 per cent. decrease or $40, 900
bales.
Average of 50 letters makes Florida
Is per cent. decrease or 81, 900 bales.
Average of asa letters makes Geor-
gia 81 per cent. decrease or 949, 900
bales.
Average of 153 letters makes Louisi-
ana 81 per cent. decrease or $4,000
bales.
Average of 365 letters makes Missis-
sippi 2S per cent. decrease or $4,000
bales.
Average of 211 letters makes North
Carolina 81 per cent. decrease or 307, 900
bales.
Average of 222 letters makes South
Carolina &c per cent. decrease or 592,-
900 bales.
Average of 162 letters makes Ten
nessee. etc., 2S per cent. decrease or
252, 900 bales.
Average of IA letters makes Texas,
ETC., 45 per cent. decrease or 1909, 900
bales.
Average 2632; estimated total crop
of United States S, 435, 900.
The weight of bales this season is
10 to II pounds lighter than it was
last year.
Latham, Alexander & Co. have re-
ceived 2,41S letters giving estimates
of the crop from every State in the
cotton region. The average of them
all is $3.50, 900, which is considerably
larger than the firms estimate, based
on its latest information. Few Of the
firms correspondents report any dis
position on the part Of the planters to
hold back thein cotton. 1t now seems
probable that the crop will not exceed
s, 800, 900 bales.
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THE ANTI-LIN SECTION.

THE ANT1-LINCH1NG SECTION.
When the convention got ready for
work Mr.. Bellinger offered the follow
ing as a substitute for section E OF the
article on jurisprudence, hoping Mr..
Johnstone would withdraw his amend
ment, which was the pending ques-
ton:
Sec. 6. In the case of any prisoner
in the lawful custody or under the
control Of any sheriff being taken
away by any mob or any other unlaw-
full assemblage of persons and suffer
ing bodily injury or death at their
hands, the said sheriff shall be pro-
ceeded against by impeachment at the
next session of the general assembly,
as provided in this Constitution in the
case of executive and judicial officers.
And it shall be the duty of the solicit
or of the circuit or attorney general
to present to the general assembly ex
parte af1idavits as they may be able to
obtain tending to sustain the i'm
peachment. The official bond of the
sheriff shall be liable in sum of not
less than $1,000 as penalty payable
to the person so injured, Or in case
of death resulting from violence re-
ceived as aforesaid, to the legal repre-
sentatives of said person, the same to
be recovered by suit in any court Of
competent jurisdiction; provided, that
nothing herein contained shall be con-
strued as relieving the sheriff of any
criminal liability at common law or
under the statutes.
Mr.. Johnstone withdrew MS amend
ment for the time being.
Mr.. Bellinger said that this simply
eliminated the question of change of
venue from the section.
Mr. Rogers suggested that the sec
ton be passed over
Mr.. Rogers said that the convention
had declared that there should be
proven some connivance on the part
of the sheriff He wanted to study it.
He moved to pass the section over.
Mr.. J L. Glenn, who had opposed
the section as it was first presented,
then said that he was in favor of it in
this form. 1t simply said that the
sheriff should be impeached.
Mr.. Rogers said this matter was SIM
| ply doing with money what they had
tried to do Saturday in another form
to hold the sheriff liable whether he
! was guilty or not.
Mr. Bellinger said that the sheriff
was simply to have trial by jury of
his countrymen. If the sheriff con-
nives then he can be sued for damages
just as anyone else.
Senator Tillman thought the change
proposed would not mend matters.
Mr.. Bellinger-I would like for
some Of these gentlemen to get up and
offer amendments instead of offering
objections.
Mr.. Gary-We discussed this matter
Saturday until we got it to express the
will of this convention. I therefore
move to lay upon the table the substi-
tute of the gentleman from Barnwell.
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SECRETARY Morton is enthusiastic
over the Atlanta Exposition, which as
an educational institution he believes
incomparably superior to the Worlds
Fair. President Gilman, of Johns
Hopkins University, is credited with
the same opinion.
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Elopes With Three.

FoLKEsroS, GA, November 12.-
The arrest of Adolphus Snowden near
here Yesterday IS the sequel to a re,
markable elopement Ten days
ago Snowden eloped from
Inverness. Fla, with Mrs. Mary
Burelson, Mrs. Salley Snowden and
Mrs. Alice Snowder, the two latter
being the lothario's sisters-in-law.
Snowden is 10 years old and insigHifi-
cant looking, while the women are
aged about 80 and handsome. Each
of the women, besides husband, left
several children and comfortable
home. Sunday the elopers were To-
Gated near this place, where Snowden
was living in Mormon style with the
women. One Of the women he rep
resented as wife, another as sister and
the third as aunt. Yesterday the de-
serted husbands came here and caus-
ed young Snowden's arrest. While
the women were in the boys presence
they were completely dominated by
him, but when the officers removed
him they broke down, and, weeping,
begged their husbands to take them
back. They claimed Snowden exer-
cised some strange influence over
they that they were powerless to re-
sist, and said he compelled them
against their wills to flee with him.
Snowden's doctor says the boy is an
unconscious hypnotist, and by this
power led the women astray. The
husbands have not decided what tC
do with their erring wives--Atlanta
Journal.
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for manurino purposes cotton s

for msnuring purposes cotton seed
are worth 81 cents per hundred
pounds. or S11.40 per ton. It is mani
fest. therefore. that not Sc, nor even
81, is fair price for a ton Of cotton
seed. Now. if the oil mill will make
d corresponding reduction il the price
of meal. and the farmer shall avail
himself Of the same at once, no harm
Will be done. 1t makes little differ
ence how small the price offered for
cotton seed if the farmer can get the
meal at q corresponding price. At st
per ton for cotton seed the farmer
should not be required 10 pay more
than SIS per ton for mcal--the mill
paying for hauling and delivery both
ways.
But should not the farmer receive
some part,of the.val;e Of the oil that is
expressed FROM the seed and sold:
Certainly, we would say, unless ii be
true that the expenses Of the mill
plant, the operating expenses and the
exigencies and uncertainties of the
trade-to which should be added
fair per centage for profit in capital
invested-shall require the full value
Of the oil extracted and the value of
the remaining by products-the hulls
and linters. We learn that one
ton Of seed yields the following pro
ducts:
Meal. al.................. .750 pounds
OIL. ........333 gallons or $50 pounds
Hulls.. ..................9 97S pounds
Linters.. .................20 30 pounds
The 33 gallons of oil atI7c... $3.50
The 97S ponds of hulls at So
ton. Observation-Disclosures. Al
The 30 pounds of linters at
Sc per pound. ..... 50
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Mr.. Bellinger said that a great many
of them had been there all along; that
there were always enough present to
properly conduct the business, and he
saw no reason why such proposition
should be made.
The resolutions were tabled by a
close vote.
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LOOKING TO LYNCHINGS.
THE CONVENTION FURTHER CON-
SlDERS THE SUBJECT.

An Interesting Debate Over the Section to
Punish Sherins--yThat Was Said and
Done.
COLUMBIA, November 11.-Special:
When the Convention met this morn
ing President Evans advised the Sec
retary 10 note all absentees and, &C,
cording to the rule of the Convention
all members who were absent and
who had not leaves of absence would
be ''docked" for their pay.
Mr.. Rogers rose to question OF
personal privilege-taking occasion to
reply to an editorial paragraph in The
State referring to him.
Mr.. Frank 3. Gary then offered the
following:
Be it resolved by the Constitutional
convention now assembled. That
hereafter the speeches of delegates
shall be limited to 10 minutes: Pro
vided, however, that the convention
may extend the time whenever it may
deem it proper to do so.
Senator Tillman said he thought the
following, which he offered as sub
stitute, would accomplish the same
purpose:
Resolved, That the committee on
rules be instructed to consider and re-
port Wednesday morning, the day for
final adjournment of this convention,
and that it shall be authorized to ar
range a schedule of work for the con-
vention, fixing limit for debate, length
of speeches and time of voting on the
various articles and matters yet to be
considered and acted on.
This was adopted without any trou-
bic.
Mr.. MCGOWAN then offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which he said he
offered because most Of the important
matters were being acted upon by
practically little more than quorum.
Many of them had been here all
through the session and others should
do likewise:
Resolved first, That all leaves of ab-
sence heretofore granted be and the
same are hereby revoked.
Second-That the sergeant farms
be and is hereby instructed to notify
all absentees to report Immediately to
this convention under penalties to be
imposed by this body.
Third-That no leaves Of absence be
hereafter granted except in cases Of
sickness.
Mr.. Austin made some remarks in
regard to this, and then Senator Till
man said it was scarcely necessary as
the convention could refuse to allow
pay to absentees. He said it looked as
if the pay would be increased to 81
a day, which would be considerable
lever.
Mr.. Bellinger said that a great many
of them had been there all along; that
there were always enough present to
properly conduct the business, and he
saw no reason why such proposition
should be made.
The resolutions were tabled by a
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W
quite unwell and could not attend.
After the good-humored party had
enioyed the delightful repast prepared
by the Grand Central Hotel DR.. Tai.
lev announced another attractive bill
of fare in eloquence. DR.. Thinner
man, in the absence Of Senator Till
man, was called upon to respond to
the toast, "Our Guests.
He said the delegates were delighted
at such an opportunity for relaxation
from their work. They all enjoyed the
hospitality they had received in Co
lumbia. He thought in the near fu-
ture there would be political love
feast as this had been. (Applause.
he hoped for the moral, political and
financial prosperity of the State.
Col. Sloan proposed the toast, The
State of South Carolina" He said his
great wish was an harmonious and
united people. He could not help say
ing something for the great little State
of State of Carolina, and he did N his
eloquent manner. Carolinians may
differ, but all love the State as one
people. We have here the most
prominent men Of Columbia, and this
proclaims we want peace and happi-
ness among our people. He said Gov
ernor Evans was one of the youngest,
as he is one of the Oldest, of them IN
bringing about peace, and he asked
Governor Evans to respond for the
State.
Mr.. Murray, of Berkeley, said
ssSouth Carolina may be one Of the
smallest States, but she is the greatest
for all that" Great applause.)
Governor Evans said he would rath,
er see South Carolina free than drunk,
to paraphrase a sage expression. lie
felt like saying amen after Col. Sloan's
speech. in the presence of South Caro-
lina's most august and powerful body
body capable of doing almost any
thing except adjourning, he felt al
most afraid to speak for South Caro-
lima. Continuing he said This State
is not all here. You represent hel
sovereignty, but there is constituen
cv who know that brains is more K
be desired than prehistoric matters
No class made South Carolina great
no section, no faction can claim cred
it for her greatness. Every citizel
helped 10 make her great. There i
one thing about which all will unite
and that is our past greatness. Bu
why live in the past. Would that D
sufficient for our future glory. w
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cr.,,, ,.,,,,e, Given by the Citizens OF
Co,uu,b.a to the Delegates Of the consti
.,,t;,.,., convsntion--Is is Largely At
tended