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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
Worse than in Cuba.

CHICAGO, Oct PA San Francisco
special to a local paper says: The Gu
ban atrocities are mild compared with
those taking place in the Philippine
Islands, where the Spanish are trying
to suppress revolt OF the natives.
Some indication of affairs have been
learned from Oriental papers. The
most shocking incident OF the bloody
reprisals was the treatment of Span
ish lieutenant and his family. The
Spanish had captured a number of
prisoners and as an object lesson to
the natives disemhoweled two and
hung their bodies on one of the gates
of the town. The infuriated rebels,
eager for vengeance, gathered force
AMI hurried to the home OF Spanish
lieutenant on the outskirts oI Manila.
They captured the officer aud his wife
and 12 year old daug" ter, and then
began bloody scene Of torture. The
most savage instincts Of the natives
were aroused. Before the eyes OF his
wife and daughter, the lieutenant's
skin was slit all over his body. Then
the torturers crucified him, pinnlnS
him outstretched to a tree with their
long knives They tortured the WON
an and girl, giving the fullest play to
their animal instincts and wreaking
disgusting vengeance before tbs dying
eyes OF the husband and fsther. The
Spanish are doing their best to keep
the news Of these atrocities from leaV-
ing the islands, opening and inspect
ing all the mail They particularly
desired to keep unknown the death OF
thirty eight prisoners in one night IN
1.-The black hole. v
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
Thirteen Times q Wife.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1S.-Mrs. Es-
ther German, a San Francisco woman,
who gains a livelihood by tratlicking
in second hand clothing and husbands,
is probably the holder OF the Amerl-
can matrimonial record. She has had
thirteen husbands, some OF whom she
is SAID TO have neglected to bury or di-
vorce before promising to love, honor
and obey successors, but with all OF
whom she has gone through the mar
riage ceremony. Mrs. Germans maid
en- name was Esther Wolff. She was
born in 1850 in kempner, Posen, in
German Poland. When a girl she
was married to a man named Frank
lin, but when her parents moved to
England, short time afterwards, she
left her husband and accompanied
them. In England she married man
OF whom her recollection isso dim that
she remembers nothing but the occur
renee. Her stay in England was evil
IDENTIFY too short for her to get well ac-
ouainted with her second husband.
With her family she cane to America,
leaving the second husband behind
In New York Mrs. German lived in
one of the crowded tenements OF Es-
sex street, and was known as Queen
Esther" During her stay there she
was married to three men, the first OF
whom, and the one she best remem-
bers. being named Baron. After her
third metropolitan venture she moved
TO Chicago and there married q man
named Barnard. From Chicago her
westward course was continued, and
by the time the shores Of the Pacltlc
were reached four more husbands, the
names of but two of which-Green
and Schmidt-are remembered, had
been adoed to the growing list. In
California NJ assrS. Solomon, Wolff
and German were successiyely mar
ried and discarded The last named,
the thirteenth, however, proved re-
fractory, and has caused Queen Es-
ther" no end of trouble, having sued
her for divorce and for recovery OF
5000
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
What the Elpures Saw.

The Columbia State ssys the Chica-
90 Records postal card election has
the rare recommendation OF pleasing
both sides. It was designed to indicate
probabilities by giving the full vote OF
Chicago and 10 per cent. OF the vote
of the pivotal States Of the central
west. The Democrats responded so
slowly at first that Chairman Jones
issued a request to them not to partic.
ipate IN the election. The result IS
that in poll of one-Gfth the vote OF
Chicago they cast but one fifth OF the
ballots, and in nearly all the other
States they make a grotesquely y small
showing on tue incomplete ballotiog.
This tickles the Republicans. But the
Democrats are even more tickleo at the
fact that the votes recorded show the
percentage of changes from Republl-
canism to Democracy in nearly all
the States polled to be 80 per cent.
greater than from Democracy to Re-
publicanism, over 25 per cent. OF the
Bryan voters having voted ior Harrl-
son in 1892. The national Democratic
committee has issued the following:
1.-The ballot has proceeded far enough
to enable one to estimate the majority
for Bryan in each of the States. Ac-
cording to the percentage of gain and
loss. as shown by the votes IN each
State, so far as received by The Re-
cord, it indicates that Mr.. Bryau's ma
iorities will be as follows:
ILLINOIS. .es.........s.ses' l",too
Missouri. ..,..,,........... 93,082
Iowa,.......................2 %, ,83S
Indiana. IS, ,145
Nebraska.......,...........4 42, ,467
Michigan.,......,..........3 81 All
Wisconsin. ................... 10, ,092<
Observation-Disclosures SO, GAG
Kentucky.,..................2 24,9 952
Minnesota. ................. 26, 1856
South Dakota, 7,543
North Dakota. 1888
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
Tragedy in 2 Courtroom.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. 21.--In the
lobby Of the police court this morning
lanes Lave shot and fatally wounded
Addie Schilling and then blew his own
brains out. The woman was reported
10 have been intimate with Lowe and
was to have been witness against
him in vagrancy case. Lowe was
the son of State Senator Lowe OF San
Jose. When he shot the Schilling
woman she had in her hand threaten
ing letters written her by Lowe who
was suspected Of arson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
Five ROYS Buried.

BEAVER FALLS, PA, Oct. 2l.-May-
er Bros. pottery was destroyed by fire
at an early hour this morning, entail
ing a loss of 100000 During the fire
a wall fell and Ii.e boys were buried
in the debris. Two, named Reed and
Wallace, were perhaps fatally injured.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28

CHARLESTON, Oct. ga special to
The News and Courier from Clemson
college says: Prof. McGee was fatal
ly injured about 80 today and died
at 5 this evening. He was at the barn
showing the senior class the working
OF new corn shredding machine,
when his coat was caught by the saws
of the machine and he was instantly
cut in the side by the saw teeth. 1t
was soon seen that he was fatally hurt
and he began giving directions as to
his burial and the disposition OF his
property. His father was telegraphed
10. and he asked that his old friend
and preceptor, General Stephen D.
Lee, should be notified also. The lat
ter sent the following reply to Presi
dent Craighead: Tell McGee that 1
am shedding tears that one SO below
ed and promising should meet such
fate" This message .fitly expresses
the sentiment here, for Professor Nc.
Gee enjoyed the respect and friend
ship of all and his death is greatly de-
plored. He was 81 years old, atfable
and quick and of commanding pres
ence. He came 10 Clemson as assist
ant professor of agried -s1TE N March,
1894, and was elected professor in
1896. His remains will be sent to his
home at Lexington, Miss, tomorrow,
escorted by two mem bers of the facul-
ty. Prof. MCGEE exhibited remarka-
bic calmness throughout, knowing
that he could not live, and died peace
fully
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
Buried beneath Debris.

Beaver Falls, Pa, Oct. 2l.-Mayor
Brothers pottery was destroyed by fire
at an early hour this morning, entail
ing loss Of $100, 900. During the FIRE
wall fell and five boys were buried
in the debris. Two, named Reed and
Wallace, were perhaps fatally in.
inreJ
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
ifusinu In Ohin.

COLUMBUS, O., Oct. %. VIM. f.
Barr, Presidential elector for the
Twelfth Ohio District of the Peoples
party ticket, has Withdrawn his name.
This secures perfect fusion of Demo
Gratis and Populists on the Bryan tick
et in Ohio.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
THE HARVEST FIELD,
ulNsPlREs DR.. TALMAGE'S SERMON
ON GOSPEL FARMING.

.b. Ei-st Farmsr-The Honor to
Agriculture of the Ases-Deep Plowin&
for soul-Ths Straight Furrow with
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
Fusion Up to Date.

The following table,. compiled from
information furnished by the Demo
cratic and Populist national commit
tees, shows the proportion OF electors
on the national ticket, iu states, where
1, ,o4. Lonr, nHnonI o9
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28

Kansas Democrats pledged TO vote
for Watson, if it is seen ne has most
votes in electoral college.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03
MERE-MENTION.

Senator Vest, of Missouri, opposed q
resolution the other. day providing that
the government should supply the st.
Louis storm sufferers with tents. He said
that he did not like the idea of cities and
communities rushing to the general gov
ernment for assistance in cases Of this
kind. .''''''..Tom and Taylor Delk, son
and father, respectively, Georgia despera-
does were sentenced at Eee55uf0n, .Ga:;- f:ssl
Thursday, to be hanged tor the murder
of the sheriff of the county. They have
since been granted new trial. ''''''.Sen-
ator Daniel, of Virginia, has been report
ed as saying that the. free coinage of silver
would be followed by panic. He denies
the story but says that he said that any
kind of change would be followed by a
disturbance Of values. However, he is for
free coinage. .'''''''"President Cleveland We
toed the river and harbor bill last Friday,
on the score of economy. 1t carried ap-
preparations of something like $40, 600, 900.
''""John Lowlow, the great circus clown,
is reported to be dying at the home of
his sister in Cincinnati, Ohio. Con-
gress wants to adjourn this week. '''''''''
Smallpox has broken out among the
Spanish soldiers and Cuban prisoners in
Moro castle..........General Fitzhugh Lee
left for Cuba last Monday. .'''''''''The First
Baptist church, of Atlanta, is about to call
Rev. A. C. Dixon, of Brooklyn, 10 sue
ceed Rev. J. B. Hawthorne, recently
resigned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03


The Eastern question" seems to be
centering in the island of Crete, south
east of Greece, in the Mediterranean sea.
The island is inhabited principally by
Christians under the dominion Of the
Turks, and these Christians have recently
arisen in rebellion. At present there are
over 10000 in arms against some 5000
Turks, and the situation looks serious.
The Greeks are going over in large num-
bers to assist the Cretans, and the various
European nations are growing wonderful
ly interested. The German papers charge
that the uprising was instigated by Great
Britain with view to getting an oppor-
tunity to occupy the island, and British
newspapers are charging that Russia and
France are the conspiring parties. 1t
seems to be the idea in Germany that the
best thing to do is to insure the indepen-
dence of the island, appoint Cretan
governor, and place the external affairs
in the hands of a commission to be
appointed from Europe. Unless there
shall be compromise of this kind, it
now looks probable that there is going to
be trouble that may involve all of the big
powers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03

No DARK HORSES ALLOwED.-In
the recently adopted constitution Of
the Democratic party of this State.
there is a provision that is of great
importance to candidates, but which
seemed to have escaped general atten-
ton. The amendment reads: "That
the pledge of such candidate shall
be filed on or before the day of the
the first campaign meeting of the
county or State respectively" In
other words, this means that candi-
date for State Office who wishes to
make the race and abide by the result
of the primary has to file his intention
of running at the opening of the cam.
paign. Two years ago some Of the
candidates did not appear on the
stump at all; but this year the inten-
ton seems to be to close the gates as
soon as possible and avoid as far as
possible any "dark horses" coming
into the field. Just at this time there
seems to be a decentralization in the
market of candidates. Why this feel
ing exists is not known, but it is
likely to be because of the impression,
whether right or wrong, that certain
men have what is known as "cinch"
on the offices to be voted for in the
coming primary. This may be a mis-
take, but anyway it is having its effect
on the prospective candidates.-August
Kohn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03
Wednesday, June 3, 1895.

tisements became law on the same day, In
accordance with the provisions Of the
constitution, and contains a repeating
clause. On the day it became law, It
repealed the balance of the act Of 1888
relating to York county.
The general assembly met on the 18th
day Of January, 1895. The act Of 1888,
relating to York county, was repealed on
the 10Th day of January, A. D., 1895. If
the contract referred to in your letter was
made after the 10th day of January it is a
nullity, and the publisher is entitled to
charge for any printing authorized by
law for the county, the amount allowed
by the act of 1895.
IF the contract you refer to was made
prior to the 10th day Of January, 1896, it
was made in accordance with the existing
law and is valid and binding. Under this
contract the publisher could only charge
contract prices. To set aside and annul
the contract, if made before the passage Of
the late law, would be impairing the
obligation Of contract, and this, the
general assembly, under the constitution
Of the United States, cannot do. or course
the parties can rescind the contract, or
the county board can release the publish
er from the contract, II it sees fit to do so.
So that the answers to your questions
depend upon the facts, and you can apply
the law above enunciated to them.
Yours very truly,
WM. A. BARBER, Attorney General
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03

vile and her hospitaqle citizens. They
can never forget the kindness Of Messrs.
j. A. Tate, w. r. Carroll, w. D. Glenn,
w. G. Gist and DIR. A. Y. Cartwright, of
the committee on arrangements, and
Messrs. Willis, Parish, Mellow, Nc
Elwee, Moore, Jones, and large num-
ber of other gentlemen for their kind at
tentions shown them. Lancaster hopes
that sometime, in the near future, she
will have an opportunity to show her ap-
probation by reciprocating the courtesies
shown her. Yorkville is cordially in
vited to come and see Us.
The Social Feature.
He came to town Monday from south
west of Yorkville, and was not here long
until he began to crave something to
drink. The more he thought of the mat
ter the more he .craved, and at each un-
successful inquiry as to where something
was to be gotten, he seemed TO grow more
desperate. Presently he spied man
coming in from Tirzah, riding unsteadily
and with bottle protuding from each
pocket. "Yonder Is my man." he said,
nodding toward the stranger, "and If he
doesn't divide, he'll get no good out Of
what is left, for I'll break his bottles"
With this he started away, and half an
hour later, the two men, who were pre-
the best of friends, and together were
wallowing in back lot. Verify, the
Chemically pure'' in sealed packages has
not yet removed the social feature from
the drink evil. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03

- Cultivated black berries from North
Carolina are selling in New York at 1s
cents aquart, while, strawberriesju just now
are going begging. This should be hint
to the wise. Though the somewhat de-
spised wild blackberry in this section
seems to be answering its purpose very
we'll just now, the probability is that with
in few years more it will be so scarce as
to become luxury. Cultivation of the
blackberry is easy, and it also improves
the quality and quantity ofthe fruit. We
have an idea that those who will take the
trouble to put out few hedges, with a
view to giving them careful attention.
will in few years from now have occasion
to congratulate themselves on their fore
thought.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03

governor to the effect that the executive
be given power to cut off the heads of of
Tending magistrates whenever he sees fit,
even without impeachment or other for
mality.
Evidently desiring to WELD an absolute
power over the magistrates, the governor
neglected to sign the bill passed by the
legislature. In tact it was given out that
he actually vetoed all Of it except that
portion designating the name and salary
of the officers, and until more recent de-
velopments, this was accepted as the status
of the bill.
Not long ago an Orangeburg Negro was
convicted before magistrate and fined
on the charge of misdemeanor. Major L..
T. Izlar, the Negroes attorney, was of the
opinion that under the law, magistrates
had no power to punish by fine or other
wise, and started up with the case to the
supreme court on writ of hateas corpus.
The case was to have been heard on last
Thursday; but fell through. Just how,
was at first not known; but later the sit
uation seems to have been growing some
what clearer. 1t develops that somebody
paid the Negroes fine. Major Izlar says
that he did not do it. The Columbia cor
respondent of The News and Courier says
that the Negro did not do it, for he was
not able, and there is no other explana-
ton than that the fine was paid by or un-
der the directions of State officials who
wished to avoid the issue.
But this will not settle the matter.
Another case has been gotten up in Or
angeburg, another in Union, and if these
do not suffice, still others will be gotten
up in various other parts Of the State un-
til the supreme court will be finally COM
PEELED to decision.
The Columbia Register is authority for
the statement that the status of the bill is
not exactly as was supposed. The gov
ernor has not done thing to it. On the
contrary, he has it just as it came from
the general assembly, and if the supreme
court decides that magistrates have no
power, rather than call an extra session
of the legislature, he will just approve the
measure. along with its Objectionable fea-
ture denying him the right to remove
magistrates and all. In the meantime,
the whole State is very much interested to
know "where it is at"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03

SPARTANBURG TO HENRIETTA
President Arch B. Calvert, of the COM
pany promoting the line between Spar
tanburg, s. c., and Henrietta, N. c.,
on the Seaboard Air Line, writes the
Manufacturers Record that arrange
ments have been made for its construc.
ton in the near future. The compa.
ny is ready to negotiate with construc-
tors, and will soon be in the market
for rails. The road is to be standard
gauge, "a miles long, and will pass
several Of the largest cotton mills in
the South. 1t will give Spartanburg
additional transportation facilities by
way of the Seaboard, while it will con-
meet the latter with the Port Royal
and Western Carolina, forming a new
route from Augusta, Ga, and Port
Royal, s. c., to the North. 1t is one
of the most important lines projected
in the South. Tie company is com:
posed of prominent cotton mill men
and Observation-Disclosures, N. c.,
Democrat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03
POWERS OF MAGISTRATES.

What powers, if any, are possessed by
magistrates under existing conditions, is a
very important question that is greatly
exercising the legal fraternity throughout
the State. The whole public, of course, is
also vitality interested.
1t will be remembered that the recent
constitutional convention abolished the
office of trial justice, and substituted, in
stead, that of magistrate, leaving, of course
details as to powers, duties, compensa-
ton, etc., to be prescribed by the legis-
lature.
The legislature passed the necessary
bill; but after careful deliberation, and
the fullest kind Of discussion, refused to
in it recommendation ofthe
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
The Refreshing Rain-The Closing OF the
Schools-At the First Presbyterian

The Refreshing Rain-The Closing Of the
schools-At the First Presbyterian
Church.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, June 1.-Citizens Of Rock
Hill generally have something real to
consider but this morning all are think
ing of our fine rain and wondering how
many shared the same good fortunes we
enjoyed. For the first time in months
the ground is soaked, and already vegeta-
ton looks better.
Just now the matter ofmoH moment to
most persons is the coming commence
ment. The Graded schools close on June
5th /; Winthrop college two weeks later.
A large crowd is expected.
The city treasurer occupied the atten-
ton of the taxpayers last week. His 'day
of grace" closes tonight. After this time
penalty will attach to the unpaid one
half of our contributions for municipal
expenses.
Last week a number Of young couples,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel l.. Reid as
chaperones, drove out in the afternoon to
Mount Gallant, the old home of Colonel
Cadwallader Jones, and there enjoyed
themselves as only such couples can.
There were also substantial refreshments
which were enjoyed. Mr.. Joe CASTOR
| was the host on this pleasant occasion.
and many thanks were rendered him for
his entertainment
Yesterday, at the First Presbyterian
church, Dr. w. NJ. McPheeters preached
in the morning. His sermon was splen-
did one and was appreciated. Atnight the
Union services-planned by the Ministe-
rial association-was held. These SER
vices are always enjoyed. Rev. 81. B..
Brown, Rev. o. G. Jones and DR.. w. M.
Mop Pheeters spoke, all taking, by arrange
ment, the general subject Of missions. A
collection was taken up for the benefit OF
the Armenian sufferers. During the
months of June and July, this church
will be under the care Of Rev. w. r.
Minter, of Laurens. Mr.. Sprunt, the pas
tor, is to return early in August.
Rupert, the son of our townsman Mr..
R.. P. Boyd, narrowly escaped serious
injury last Thursday. The dray of the
Standard mill run over him, but fortu-
nately broke no bones, and seems to
have done no serious injury. G.. 8.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-06-03
TT Is FREE TRADE.

The general assembly passed g. law at
its recent session that is calculated to play
havoc with the meat market business in
the XaricHs--towns throughout the State.
LEprovides that farmers and stock kraisers
may sell meats, etc., of their own raising.
in towns, without paying a license or
other fee. Here is the full text Of the act !;
An Act to Amend the Charters of Cities
and Towns in Regard to the sale OF
Meats. ".i
Section l. Be it enacted by the general
assembly of the State of South Carolina,
That from and after the approval of this
act, no city or town council shall charge
any citizen or citizens of this State license
fees for the right to sell, or offer for sale,
fresh beef, pork, mutton, fish, poultry or
veal, produced or grown by the vender,
excepting regular butchers, who shall
keep regular butchers stall or market
house inside the incorporate limits of any
city or town in which license may be
required.
Section 2. Such license shall not give
the holder thereof monopoly Of the sale
of the articles enumerated above, but any
farmer or stock raiser may sell or offer for
sale, at anytime, beef, mutton, pork or
veal III clLleS VI .Uo"hS Sfahciuk ouoh
license, without being required to pay any
fee for the right so to do.
Section 8. All acts or parts OF acts
inconsistent with this act be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Approved the 7th day Of February, A.
D., 1896.
The above law places meat dealers in
incorporated towns at a considerable dis
advantage, and, under the circumstances,
it would appear that about the only thing
that can be done is to repeal the town
ordinance requiring license and put all
on the same footing.