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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-01-01
STlCKTO ITS PURPOSE.
The Dispensary Law Should Curtail the
Sale Of Whiskey.

Editor Register: Kindly allow one
of your readers to express few
thoughts through your valuable paper
in regard to the control and sale by
the State of intoxicating liquors.
Surely a great responsibility now
rests upon the Reform party, which
inaug lrated the present system, as to
how we shall manage the liquor bust
ness, so that the best results may fol-
low and no serious harm be done.
The dispensary law was wisely con-
ceived and evidently drawn with much
care, as evidenced in The various Sec
tions OF the Act, especially section II,
and II carried out according to its true
spirit aid plain meanir.g-not opening
the flood gate to sales-then the law
may prove to be of incalculable good,
especiallyin preventing many who are
too much inclined to the use of liquor,
from gettingit.
The trainers of the dispensary law,
l am persuaded, had no low design
(sucb as to make money for the State)
in enacting law giving the State con-
troll of the liquor business, but had in
view the best interest of the whole
people, and the protection of society,
as well as to reduce the sale of intoXi-
eating liquors, which vas having such
baneful influence. It is ellremem-
bereG that the State had voted prOhi.
bition. Our Legislature, seeing the
difficulties attending The enforcement
of such law, wisely Il hope adopted
the present law giving the State con,
troll as a compromise measure.
If the law is operated and enforced
according to its plain features and
provisions, and for the best interest of
all concerned, it will hardly fail to
give satisfaction, but will prove to be
the best solution of the liquor question.
In view of all the surroundings, will
it not be well for our Boards Of Con-
troll, and all concerned, as far as is
reasonable, to try to check, or reduce,
the sale and use of all Intoxicating
liquors2
Let US not be drawn into wrong do
ing, under the misrepresentation thatit
is necessary to place liquor IN con-
venient places for the public, in order
to keep down the blind tigers; but let
us, rather, enforce the law, and obey
it strictly ourselves In its true spirit.
Thus the law will be more highly
esteemed by our best people; and we
will not so often be put to the blush
in seeing drunken men 60 away from
the places where we are proposing to
control the liquor business.
The opening of more Dispensaries
than is really necessary in any COM
munity does look like we were reach
ing out for more business, for revenue
Let us not yield to the seductive infu-
ence and mistaken idea that more dis
pensaries are necessary to keep down
''blind tigers," but stand firm on the
principle of right, and endeavor to
make the law what it was designed to
be, relief to our people and bless
ing to society.
REFoRo1ER.
Sna-tanh,,rr Dac 26
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-01-01
Both Want Peace.

AsHEvILLE, \. g., Dec, 26.-Miss
Frances E. Willard, president of the
worlds w. G. T. L., is spending holl-
day week here. a cable from Lady
Somerset, dated today has been re-
ceived by heras follows: Christmas
greetings. Pray for peace" Miss
Willard sent this reply: White rib
bon women Of the world over are
praying for peace Let us help the
Armenians and not harm our own
kin"
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To Fortify Fort Sumter.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Pit is learned
that the recent visit of Major General
Miles to Atlanta and other places in
Inc south was in connection with the
subject of coast defense. Tie initia-
tive will be taken with the SIS, 900
available for improving the defenses
or Fort Sumter, Charleston harbor,
and project to equip it with 10-inch
guns is under consideration.
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Thirty Drowned.

PARIS, Dec. 26.-A dispatch to The
Figaro from Algiers says that by the
sinking of the French steamer, Emile
Heloise, yesterday through being run
down by the British steamer, ReLiero-
phon, so OF her passengers were
drowned, instead of (, as at first re-
ported. Twenty-Five of the native
persons drowned We're native Alge-
riaps.
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FREDERIC r. Coudert says that, IN
case of bostilities with England, all
Europe would side with the United
States, and that the maps OF Europe
and Asia would be reconstructed.
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PROTECTION IN DISGUISE.
THE REPUBLICAN SCHEME FOR RE-
llEVlNG The TREASURY.

An Interesting Debate Including Some
Very Strong Speeches--The Measure
Passed by Strict Party Vote Iopnlists
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One Spanish Regiment Surrenders With
out Resistance---The Insurgents Destroy
Many Sugar Plantatlons---Other News of
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bill 10 increase the revenue. Two
years from now. however, they would
meet the responsibility of that hour
and would present to the house and
senate and to Republican Presidenta
bill for the protection of American
labor and American agriculture and
would write it on the statute book.
(Applause.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-07-16
BRYAN, OF NEBRASKA,
The Chosen Standard Bearer of the
Free Silver Democracy.
Proceedings Of the Democratic National
Convention at ChicaEO-The Metc-
oric Flight of the Nrb-askan
to tho Goal.
CHICAGO, July 7.-Following are the
proceedings of the Democratic national
convention:
FIRST DAY.
The PROCEEDINGS.


At 1880 Chairman Harrity Of the Democratic
national committee raped for order. He re-
quested the sergeant-at- to clear the
afs1es and see that everyone took their seats.
Prayer was offered by Rev. f. V. Stires, req
tor Of Grace Episcopal church, of Chicago.
Then Chairman Harrity, in slow, deliberate
tones, said:
Gentlemen OF the convention. by direction
of the Democratic national committee, desire
to report the following as the temporary Or
ganiZation of the conventions: Temporary chair
man, David B. Hill, of New York.
Then there was an outbreak OF applause
which lasted for two minutes.
The rest of the organization was read as fol-
lows:
For temporary secretary, Simon p. Shcerin,
of Indiana; for sergeant-at-arIns, Col John l.
Martin, of Missouri
What Is the pleasure OF the convention -
Mr. Harrity asked. ION the report as made
from the Democratic national committee:"
On that Mr.. Clayton. delegate from Alabama,
arose. advanced to the platform, and moved
that the name OF Hon. John w. Daniel. OF
Virginia, be substituted in the committee re-
port fer that of Hon. David Z. Hill, of New
York, and that Hon. John w. Danierbe chosen
temporary chairman of this convention.
After q lengthy discussion participated in
by half score OF delegates. Hon. Henry r..
Clayton of Alabama, took the platform and
closed the debate. Balloting on the substitu-
tion OF John NJ. Daniel in place of Hill began.
The ballot resulted in the adoption of the
minority report.
The result, official. was; Ayes. $50; nays. $40.
The chair declared that the minority report
substituting the name of John w. Daniel for
temporary chairman was adopted.
Senator Daniel was escorted to the platform
and addressed the convention at considerable
length.
When Chairman Daniel finished his speech
Senator Jones. of Arkansas, presented n
resolution Of thanks to Chairman Harrity for
the able and impartial manner in which he did
his duty while presiding.
Gov. Hogg Of Texas, moved the appointment
of committees on permanent organization, cre-
dentialS, resolutions and rules and n call of
the roll OF states for members Of committees
was at once begun.
After tho announcement Of the committees
the convention adjourned until 10 q. M. Wednes-
day.
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FOURTH DAY.
First session.


CHICAGO. July AT 1855 Senator White,
Of California. the permanent chairman. took
the chair and made an effort to establish some
degree of quiet ana order In tho hall. After
five minutes devoted to that purpose with very
little success. prayer was offered by Rev. Dr..
Green, OF Grace Episcopal church. Cedar Rap
ids, Ia. the same clergyman who oflciated tho
last two days.
The chair Immediately recognized Mr. Har-
rity. OF Pennsylvania, who, standing In the
main isle, wss greeted with cheers. He said:
Il desire to say that in obedience to instruc-
tfon the Pennsylvania delegation presents
the name OF Robert E. Pattison. OF Pennsyl-
vania; as candidate FOR the presidency"
Then the chair asked II there were any more
nominations.
Mr.. Mattingly. Of the District Of Columbia,
from his place In the rear Of the hall. seconded
the nomination OF that peerless Champion Of
free silver. that true democrat and friend Of
labor. John R. Mclean, OF Ohio.
Mr.. Miller, OF Oregon, on behalf OF that state
nominated ex-Gov. Sylvester Pennoyer.
No other names being presented, the chair
declared the nominations closed. and, first In
voking order directed the secretary to call the
roll of states. But before this was commenced
Mr.. Smith, of Ohio, informed the convention
Of the sudden demise of Hon. Frank Hurd.
The chair asked II any action was desired
and Mr.. Smith said not ut this time.
The call of the roll commenced
Nheu the nrSt state was caileQ CHAIRMAN
Lomax, of Alabama, rose to say that John d.
Knox. H. b. Foster. S. j. Carpenter. j. H.
Minge and d. R. Burgess desired to vote for
ex-Gov. VIM. E. Russell OF Massachusetts.
but under the unite rule. he cast the % votes OF
Alabama for Horace BoieS.
Several of the chairmen of the delegations
interjected little stump speeches into the an
nouncements of the votes of their delegations.
Marsden, "the water fend." of Louisiana,
stood up and holding silver dollar in his
hand said something which was drowned in
laughter and cheers
Minnesota brought Adlai Stevcnson's name
before the convention, but not q solitary cheer
greeted 1t.
When New Jersey was reached the chairman
OF the delegation rose and said: New Jersey
respectfully declines to vote, whereupon there
were cheers and hisscs
The state of New York adopted the same
course as the state OF New Jersey.
There some curiosity to see how Ohio
would vote. and the chairman of the delegation
manifested full desire to crafty it. Stand
ing on his chair he began q speech. stating the
individual preferences OF each delegate, mem
tioning him by name. but the chairman cut
this performance short by asking him to
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change Of her vote as follows: Bryan. lls
Bland, 2: Matthews. 4; Boies. l. A gain Of 2

change Of her vote as foaIows: Bryan. las
Bland, 2. Matthews, I; Boies, I. A gain Of 2
for Bryan.
The result Of the second ballot wss an
nounced at lis p. M. as follows:
Bland, esI; Boies, 81; Matthews. -; Mclean
80; blackburn. II; Pattison, 100: Brysu. l97;
Pennoyer,s 8; Stevenson, 10; Hill. 1: Teller, q
Not voting. 160
The third ballot was then begun At 1:so
p. m.
New York on the third ballot. as ON the SEQ
ond, remained mute when the name OF the
state was called and tho clerk repeated th0
call IN his loudeSt tone. but without result.
The result of the third ballot was announced
at 1850 p. m. as follows:
Bland 2oI; Boies 50: Matthews ~: NcLcau
"a; Bryan 219; Blackburn q: Pattfson 81;
Stevenson Q; Hill I; absent or not voting loz.
fourth roll call was Immediately ordered
and Senator White resumed the chair.
The result Of the fourth ballot had only been
partially announced when IL was Hntcfrupteo
by an intensely dramatic scene. When Bry-
ans big gain from si9 to 2s0, heading bland
and all the other candidates. was announced
by prearranged plan. Bryan banners wer0
raised on tho standards OF several states, and
big shouting was induiged In. with view OF
stampeding the convention to his sup
port. Nevada, Mclean STATE; Kan
SOS, Bland state; Idaho. and other
states that had previously voted for
other candidates, led tho movement They
the New Mexico. California, Nevada. Dtstrict
Of Columbia. Idaho, Minnesota, Washington:
Virginia, Indian Territory. whQall raised their
standards and joined IN the general shout for
Bryan. Then procession was started. tho
standards of . states and territories being
borne round the hall amid q perfect tornado Of
cheering.
(The chair announced decision that two
thirds Of the number OF votes given arc
necessary to make q nomination, and not two
thirds OF the total vote OF the convention-t
Then Illinois joined in and Florida followed.
Ohio came in and brief spell Of silence fol-
lowed, as the rumor passed around that deal
was on with Mclean for second place :.
After Is 5minutes Of this hippodrome perform
ance the announcements OF the result was con-
tinued. and the fourth ballot was of!1ciaily an
nounccd as follows:
Bland, 241: Boies, 50; Matthews. sc; Mclean:
%; Bryan, $50; Blackburn, %; Pattison. oS:
Stevenson, 8; Hill, ]. Absent or not voting.
i62. Total, $50. Total number Of votes cast on
fourth ballot, 76S Necessary to choice. 5lS
At 2:45 the fifth roll call was begun. and 10
soon became evident that Bryan would secure
votes suffcient on this ballot to DOminate him
by the necessary majority.
Following is ofncial summary Of the
votes cast In the five ballots taken:
The Ballots.
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LATE NEWS ITEMS.

/ AFTER the nomination of VIM. J. Bry-
an for president by the Democratic ma
| tional convention at Chicago, on the
! 10th, the Pennsylvania delegates, who,
| on the call of states, had refused to
vote, held long and animated caucus
for the purpose of arriving at con-
clusion regarding the attitude of the
delegation on the vice-presidential
question. 1t was finally decided to al
low each delegate to act as he pleased,
when it was stated that about twen-
| ty-five of them would vote for various
candidates, the other 80 declining to
vote.
MARK HANNA, chairman of the re-
publican national committee, had
long conference with Maj. Mckinley
at Canton, O., on the 10th. The fin
of members of the executive and adj
visory committees, and it was said the
personnel of the two organizations
would be very soon given to the pub
lie.
In the Democratic national conven-
tion in Chicago, on the 10th, eX-Con-
grcssman William Jennings Bryan, of
Nebraska, was nominated, on the fifth
ballot, for the presidency, the
adherents of other candidates one
by one changing their votes to
the successful aspirant, until, upon
motion, his selection as standard
bearer of his party was made unani-
nous.
The deceased wife's sister bill passed
its third reading in the British house
of lords, on the 10th, by q vote of 2O4 to
i42. The duke of Argyle, the duke of
Norfolk, the duke of Rutland and the
whole clerical clique in the house of
lords did their utmost to defeat the
measure, but their efforts were un-
availing.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, who, with his
private secretary, spent the day, fish
ing, on the 10th, when informed of the
nomination of William j. Ryan by
the National Democratic convention
at Chicago, absolutely refused to exc
press an opinion upon the result.
FAILURES throughout the United
States during the week ended the 10th,
as reported by r. G. Dun s. Co.,
were 215, as against 253 for the corre-
spending week last year. For Canada
the failures numbered 80, against 35
last year.
HON. FRANK II. HURD. ex-congress-
man, lawyer and one of the most
prominent democrats at Toledo, @ 20,
died at his apartments in the Body
house. on the 10th. after an Illness Of
Eve days. The immediate cause Of
death was appoplexy.
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acter and services. and his remarks were we'll
received.
man OF the delegation said Massachusetts had
intended to present the name OF Gov. Russell.
but Mr.. Russell declined to run on the platform
adopted
Mr. Paul Jones, of Arkansas also seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Bland, whom he said
was no new convert or experiment in democ-
racy. He had fought the battles of the party
for % years, under the terrible blaze OF pollt-
ical searchlight and no spot had been found
upon his escutcheon; no flaw in his armor. He
was the logical candidate on the great issue
that now confronted the American people.
Mr.. Patrick, Of Ohio. when the name OF his
state was called, put in nomination Mr.. John
Il. Mclean. of Cincinnati, and said
Il shall pass by, extravagant eulogy on the
man. His whole life speaks for itself. He Is
honest, capable-he is a democrat. He is the
son of sire who did more to mold the demo-
other man If you nominate JohnR. Mclean
1 promise you that Ohio will be the Waterloo
of Mckinley.
r. Mclean into your hands and into your
hearts, relying on the integrity ana gratitude
of the great democratic masses. lCheerS.I
Chairman Harrity, of Pennsylvania. when HIS
state was called. said Pennsylvania had no
candidate at this time, but when the roll Of
states was called for the purpose OF ascertain
ing their preferences for candidates, Pennsyl-
vania will express her wishes on the subject.
L. IL.
the delegates who had relieved Congressman
Richardson as temporary chairman, intro
duced the next speaker, Hon. Joseph w.
Bailey OF Texas. Mr. Bailey svas warmly ap-
plauded on taking the stand. He earnestly
seconded the pomiuation of Richard p Bland
Mr.. Joseph Rollins. OF Utah, briefly seconded
the nomination of Bland.
Virginia being called in the roll OF states.
the chairman OF the delegation stated that
they had been instructed to present the name
OF Hon. John w. Daniel, but at his earnest re-
quest and insistence did not do So
The nomination of Mr.. Blackburn was also
seconded by Mr.. j. w. St. Clair. who said that
though they loved Bland andrcvered Boies and
honored Mclean and Matthews, Blackburn
was greater than them all.
When the state OF Wisconsin was called,
Gen Bragg, the picturesque old hero. chair
man of the delegation, rising on q chair in his
place, said:
wisconsin cannot participate IN the nomi-
nation of a man calling himself democrat
upon populst platform (Greatcheers, min
gled with hisses)
One Of the delegates from Wisconsin fol-
lowed, saying that or the part OF the delegates
of Wisconsin he desired to second the nomina-
ton of Joe Blackburn.
Mr. E. j. Docl1ery, Of Wisconsin. took his
place on the platform and said:
aMy vote is stifed in this convention by an
undemocratic unit rule and, therefore, am
prevented from recording it for that idol OF
democracy, william J. Bryan. But whoever
the candidate may be he Will receive the Cleo,
togsl vote OF my state. tCheers.l
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| simply give the total votes. The Ohioian then
| stated that Al were for Mclean, fl for Bryan;
/ not voting. 1. but under the unit rule Ohio
casts its vote for the man who made this con-
I'vention possible John r. Mclean.
South Carolina caused q surprise when the
chairman announced that under instructions
| of his state South Carolina cast IL votes for
.'her honored son. Ben J. Tillman, one not
voting. (Hisses and cheerS.)
The vote of Tennessee was challenged and
the chairman asked the delegate who demand
ed a call whether he meant to deny the ac-
curacy OF the statement made by the chair
delegate said he did. The delegation
being polled the announcement OF Sem
ator Bate to the preferences OF the
delegates was fully sustained, and the presid-
ing officer requested gentlemen prefcrring such
charges to bind themselves more accurately in
the future. IApplause-l
When the state OF Wisconsin was called q
contention arose among its delegates-somc Of
the silver men claiming that the unit rule did
not govern their action, and the gold men
ESPECIALLY Gen. Bragg and Senator vilas) In
sisting that it did. and that the instructions
were printed on the commissions Of delegates
copy of these Instructions was sent to the
chair and was read by one of the secretaries.
II directs the delegates from Wisconsin to
''vote q unit on all subjects and candidates
as the majority may dete: mine"
The chair ruled on the point OF order raised
by this discussion. He first read again the in
said the chair rules that these are not instruc-
tions to abstain from voting. Cheers. The
chair further rules that when the roll 10 called
gentlemen absent shall be recorded rs absent.
and that II o majority OF the delegation vote,
their votes shall be individually recorded, but
a minority can not cast the entire vote Of the
delegation This ruling was received with ap-
plause.
The vote OF Wisconsin was announced: De-
clinIng to vote. 49, Bland, 4; Blackburn, /.
The state OF Colorado. which had been passed
by consent, was called. and brought Senator
Tellers name before the convention. 1t was
received with faint Kisses and very slight ap-
plause.
Massachusetts, which had also been passed,
brought In Hills name by casting one vote for
him.
The chair announced the result OF the first
ballot as follows: First votc-Blaud, 223,
Bryan los; Boies SO: Blackburn. a3: Mclean.
"a; Matthews, 81; Campbell. 2; Pattison. Q:
Pennoyer, II: Russell. z: Stevenson, 9; TILL
man, IL; Teller. 8; Hill. l; absent and not vot-
ing ls5.
The second ballot was begun at 1888 As
soon as It was started Senator White vacated
the chair. placing the gavel In the hands Of Mr..
Richardson. Of Tennessee.
Bryan, whose gains had begun carly In the ball
loting The District OF Columbia manifested
its capacity for lightning changes by scatser-
ing its votes rs follows: Three for Brysu. ono
10. Bland. one for Boies and one for AeI<ean-
Before the vote was announced ana while ts
IVES being footed w. California annouueee q
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the Union. and said that he was prepared to
extend full, equal, and absolutely impartial
treatment to all. Every question before the
Mr.. Clark. of Montana, rising in the body Of
the hall, produced silver gavel from the
mines OF Montana, which he rendered to the
presiding officer in the name OF the delegation
from that state. The chairman remarked that
In the absence of objection, he would feel COM
pelled to accept this handsome token from the
Montana delegation. No objection being heard,
the silver gavel was passed up to the chair
man.
The convention then on motion of Senator
Jones. Of Arkansas, adjourned until Thursday
morning at ten O'cIock.
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Amid much confusion Gen. Bragg again
rose and claimed the attention OF the conven-
tfon to say:
with your kind permission We will send
out and mako search for smother stragE,cr,
and il We are successful wisconsin may yet
pledge its support to another candidate
daughter and hisses.)
At the close of the call Of the roll of states
the convention, at 12:35 g. m, adjourned till 10
q. %,