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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
CAST HIS LOT WITH BLACKS.
s White Man Who Was Brought Up
Among Slaves.

s White Man Who Was Brought Up
Among Slaves.
Take the case of Rev. W. J. White,
the editor Of a Baptist weekly published
at Augusta, Ga. White is q man Of IN
selligence and integrity, and his sc
count of his early life has never been
disputed.
Briefly this is the story: A few years
before the war dark faced boy made
his appearance on large Georgia plan
tation. He was supposed to be a mulat-
to, and when the planter died the
youngster was sold with the estate.
After the war this alleged mnlatto
picked up IN education and investigated
his ancestzJ. He was not much sur
prised to learn that he did not have a
particle of negro blood in his veins. his
mother was an Indian and his father
was a white man.
White was not long. in deciding to
cast his LOT with the blacks. He had al
ways been classed with them. 1t seemed
10 be the will Of the Almighty that ne
should share the burdens Of the negro
race, and he made up his mind to STICK
to his old companions
He prospered and became leader
among the people. He has the respect
and confidence Of both races, but he has
never attempted to rise above what he
believes to be his diyinely ordained
sphere 1t is easy to see at a glance that
this man is not mulatto or quad
room, for his mixed Indian and Cau-
cssian blood cannot be mistaken; but he
has no desire TO cut loose from the ex-
slaves with whom he has spent the
best years of his life.
Many of the white ministers OF his
denomination know the peculiar facts
of his case, and they treat him with
great consideration. OVERWHELMINGLY
he leads MS life of self sacrifice, and his
only object seems to be the advancement
of his adopted race. He married mu-
latto and submits to all the laws and
social distinctions which separate the
two races in the south.
Few men similarly situated would
have followed Whites example. As a
rule people Of Indian and white parent,
age claim to be the social equals cf the
whites, and if they have a Pocahoutas
strain in their blood they are proud Of
it-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
MISLEADING TELEGRAMS.

Efforts at I:reyity Often Result In Eidic-
ulous MISUNDERSTANDING.
A very ludicrous incident occurred at
Vienna some time ago, when Max Hal
be, the successful playwright, who had
come to close a contract with the man
ayers of Vienna playhouse for the per-
formance of one of his dramas, found
that his shoes had been stolen during
the night just preceding his return
home
In Vienna hotels it is the custom to
place cne's shoes il front Of tic bed
room door before retiring. The hotel
porter calls for them, cleans them and
replaces them. On that particular day
some sneak thief had entered the hotel
and walked away with half dozen
pairs of shoes, among them Halbe's.
In Munich, Halbe's wife was anxious
" awaiting his return, and, to quiet her
fears, since he could not arrive on time,
Halbe sent her the following dispatch:
"Could not leave hotel; stole shoes.
Max" An hour and half later telc-
grams began pouring into Vienna to
Halbe's friends, to the manager of the
theater where he had just concluded
arrangements to have his play pro.
duced and to the chief of police, with
the request to help Mr.. Halbe at once
and to get him good lawyer.
The wife of Mr. Halbe had misunde1-
stood her husbands telegram and be-
lieved that he could not leave Vienna
for having stolen sshaes Although shs.
esallaS not possibly understaLawhy BE
should steal shoes, the poor woman be-
lieved that he had had fit of klepto-
mania and had been caught in the act.
After another exchange Of kilograms the
misunderstanding was explained away:
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
An Anecdote OF Jeany lind,

AS an illustration Of the constant
anxiety Of artists concerning their pow
ers, Mrs. Reeves told me how one fa-
nous prima donna refused to sit down at
all on a day when she was to sing.
s'No, she would walk about the room,
talking perhaps, singing perhaps, some
times even busy with her needle and
thread, but never sitting down the live
long day until the performance was
over. Why, remember we'll enough
how cce day, on the morning of per-
formaGee, Jenny Lind, Mr.. Reeves, Mr..
Otto Goldsmith and myself were in the
room, and through the morning Jenny
Lind and my husband were never still,
>'Racins one past the other, with music
ha2d, singing and practicing.
Why, Jenny, said III. Goldsmith,
&ust have sung those songs many
glrely there is 10 need for all
this remors;:&nce was in
R are q fine musician, said
sr quiet, decisive manner,
ayes and I are singers,
what is best for our
one. - Westminster
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
LEVI BROTHERS!
HERE We ARE

To tell the people Of Clarendon that gbtongued orators may
keep the country in state of agitation about the financial
problem but what of interest to them is to find
the best place to buy goods cheap.
Levi Brothers havea good to feel proud Of their
in business and to people they indebted
than to their old home folks in Clarendon Goods cheap
n no qS M season @ oras our farmers an OF OBTAIN
cotton basis price.
We have for years been acknowledged leaders in the
specve lines that we handle any it is purpose to contn
ne leading.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
Suro Preventive.

professor said the fair leader Of
the reform delegation to the reticent
ueighborhood philosopher who was sup
posed to know everything, we're try
ing to make this world better and have
taken the liberty Of seeking your ad-
vice. What is the surest way to pre-
vent divorces in this country?'
Don't get married. -
And the delegation fled out.-De-
trOit Free Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
And Expensive.

Ee-What frank, open countenanee
Miss Murdy has.
She-Yes. It's eternally open when
Tn, with her.-Detroit Free Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
Borrowing In India.

: India is a nation Of pawDshops, ac-
cording to General Booth. The people
think the cl7vereSt man is be who de-
vises the largest number Of ways by
which to borrow money. They put IN
pledge their lands, oxen, jewelry, them
selves, their children and their grand
children, and cases have even been
known where father. to obtain money
to defray the expenses of his daughters
wedding, has pledged as collateral the
first child to be born Of the union.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09

Philippe II Of Franco was surna:ned
Augustus, not because he bore any re-
semblance to the Roman emperor, but
because he was born in August. The
same surname was bestowed on Sigis-
nund II of Poland for the same reason.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
Just Like Him.

Arthur-You think don't love you,
darling? Why, l would die for you.
Arethusa-Yes, and it would bn jast
like you to do it so that your funeral
would come on a day when 1 lad to
give up real nice engagement to at
tend it. Oh, you men are so selfsh!-
Boston Transcript.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09

Alexander the Great was designated
by his subjects the Conqueror, title
bestowed by his people on Alfonso of
Portugal and Auraugzeb, the emperor
of India. The same title has been given
also to James I of Aragon; Osman l,
sultan of Turkey; William the Con-
queror Of England.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-09
We Must Sail.

I find the great thing in this world is
not so much where we stand as Ill what
direction we are moving. To reach the
rort CT heaven we must sail sometimes
with the wind and sometimes against
it, but we must sail and not drift nor
lie at anchor. Wendell Holmes.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05

Don't be persuaded into buying lini.
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Palm costs no more
and its merits have been proven by a
test Of many years. Such letters as the
following, from L. G. Bagley, Huensme
Cal. are constantly being received
"The best remedy for pain l have ever
used is Chamberlsin's Pain Balm, and
say 40 after having used it in my fami-
ly for several years." It cures rhema.
tism, lame back, sprains and dwellings
For sale BY T. j. Liable, druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05

these things about the president of the
Oil Mill are untrue. no doubt. he will be
more than pleased to have the fact pu-
blicly known.
II you think it your province to point
out alleged evils and existing wrongs.
investigate all rumors, and perhaps
you will discover more than one trail.
FAIR PLAY.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
Will compete with the cheapest stores in town
/ 10 l.. V. SIMON, e.
<~ DEALER IN ~@
Groceries, Fruits & Candies,
Store has just been opened, shall carry the best
quality of goods. all grades, and all prices to suit
all parties. Cive me call.

Visit K. Schwartz's store if
you need wooden goods of any
kind.
Widow G. II. VOORHEES, will give
a hop and gumbo at Duchamp's
hall tonight, the 9Th for her own
benefit. She requests the atten-
dance of her friends and the pu-
bile. Gentlemen will be charged
the small entrance fee of 10 cents.
X. Schwertz says he give you
the best fit in clothing, for the
least money.
Miss Leila Cornsy of Lafayette
is visiting the Misses Gueriniere
here.
Mr.. George Olivier of Bald
win was in town this week.
Nice, elegant overcoats at K.
Schwartz.
The dredge boat people blew
with dynamite, Monday, the re-
mains of the old boat that sunk
near the Oil Works some thirty
years ago. The hull of the boat
was made of oat of oak, and was
deep in the mud.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
MARRIED..

Tuesday morning the End inst,
at 10 o'clock, Mr.. Louis V. Liable
and Miss Emma NJ. Duchamp, the
accomplished daughter of Mr.. l..
c. Duchamp, both of this town,
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, at the Catholic church,
by Rev. A. B. Langlois.
DR.. D. c. Liable acted as best
man and Miss Claire Liable as
maid of honor. The ushers were
Messrs. e. E. VOORHEES,, Louis and
Iphis Fournet and Laizaire Bien-
venu.
When the bridal party entered
the church, the bride leaning up
on the arm of her father, Prof. G.,
Greig and Miss Martha Mouton
played beautiful march on the
cornet and organ.
After the marriage ceremony
the happy couple accompanied by
the Immediate families, and a few
friends repaired to the residence
of the brides parents, where they
received the congratulations of all
present.
Mr.. James Simon made pretty
little address to Mr.. and Mrs.
Liable before they departed for
the city on the noon train, wish
ing them long life, happiness and
prosperity.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
HE is TICKLISH.

In commenting upon an article
which appeared in the Messenger
recently, our esteemed contempo-
rary, the Valley of the Teche said
we used very insulting language,
and also said we were ungrateful
towards the people of the upper
part of the parish.
Well, if our young friend saw
anything insulting in our Ian
guage, it shows that, he, as well
as his people are very ticklish,
and are not used to criticism.
AS to our ungratefulness, we do
not see where that comes in at all,
we never knew, and do not know
now that we are under any parti-
cular obligation to the people of
that section, and we would be very
grateful to our able contemporary
to point one single instance, for
which the Messenger should be
grateful to the people of the up
per part of the parish.
We believe it is the contrary,
the Messenger has tried to do
good to that section; we have tried
to secure for them railroad CON-
munication, and we have also tried
to secure river communication for
them, we also tried to get the pro-
duct of their labor protected; but,
they failed to take advantage of
everything and failed to do any
thing for their own good.
| Unice, had railroad before the
town was built, Gueydan had a
railroad before a house was built
in the town, and both places are
nothing to be compared to Breaux
Bridge in location and fertility of
the soil.
If the people of that section are
not as we qualified them, why
don't they get all what they need,
that others are getting, and what
they can get for their own advance
ment and prosperity, if they only
60 to work intelligently.
But we presume if Breuux Bridge
ever gets railroad or Bayou facili-
ties it will be due to the Messen-
ger and the people of st. Martin
vile, and we will be glad to do all
we can for them.
Bro. Begnaud, your people need
to be given hi once in a while, it
stirs them a little, you know.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
NOTICED.

For the Holidays Exursions to the Southeast:
The Southern Pacifc-Atlantic System. on Dec:
2lst and End, 1898, will sell round trip tick:
cts to all points in the Southeast. good for ~
turn within 50 days from date Of sale. at rats Of
one fare for the round trip.
For the Holiday Excursions. tickets will b. OF
sale Dec l3rd, 2ith. slth and 1885, and Jan'y LIST:
1897. from all points to all points in Louisans:
good for return up to and including Jsn'y. Srd;
1885, at rate of one and ono third fare for tho
trip.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
CONSTABLE SALE.
H. Pellet vs. Alfred Bonin.
First Justice Court, First Ward,

State of Louisiana. Parish OF st. Martin;
No
Notice is hereby given that by virtud
of writ Of Fl Fa issued by F. z. Pow
or. Justice Of the Peace of tho First
Ward Of the Parish Of st. Martin, In f.
vor Of H. Pellet. and against Alfred Bo-
min. and to me directed, Oh the END Day
Of September 1896, l will sell between
the legal sale hours, on
WEDNESDAY DEC. 9th 1895,
at the Court House door. in the town Of
st. Martinviile, in the First Ward in
said parish. the following described pro-
perty to wit:
All aud singular the rights and title
and interest Of defendant in and into
the quarter "a Of the undivided half Of
a certain crop Of cane now standing
and growing in the fields Of Alexandra
v. Fournet. consisting of 10 arpents
more or less, Of plant and stuble cane.
Seized to satisfy said above mention
ed writ.
This being the second advertisement
the above property will be sold on u
months credit.
L.y, Liable.
CuoGonbls LIST WARD
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

TAI payers Of the Corporation of st. Martin
vile are hereby notified that Taxes for the year
1895 are now due and must be paid before De-
cember slst. or they will be collected With costs
according to law. A. FLEMING.
Nov-2l-96. Treasurer and Collector.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05
CHURCH RENTS.

dhu iOhec hoo oPPCoiCu III Viz
Messenger, numerous inquiries
have been made at this office.
Some of the inquiries are:
"What is the price put ON these
church properties" what is
that new company or organiza-
ton" "Where have these people
got the right to dispose of church
rents" Gan they give a legal IT,
tie to the property if bought from
them," and many others.
1t would be very hard matter
for us to answer these questions
with any certainty, because it is
subject that will probably, and
can only be settled by the Courts,
and we believe the wisest plan
would have been to make friend
ly suit in order to bring the tran
sfer of the church to the diocese
| to the court of last resort, and
have this church matter settled
forever.
All the church property was
some twenty five or thirty years
ago, by an election, and vote, tran
sfered by the Catholics to the do
cese.
Some of our citizens claim that
the transfer was illegal because
the original donation of these pro-
perties to the Catholics had q GER
tain clause, which forbid the
transfer, but it appears that the
original act of donation as we'll as
the page in the record book where
said act was recorded have disap-
peared from the parish records.
Some few years back the church
made trial to force the collec-
ton of rents, and suit was insti-
tuted by the diocese against Mr..
W. H. Livingston, the suit ap-
peared before Judge James E.
Mouton, who decided in favor of
Mr.. Livingston; no appeal was ia
ken, we believe, because the
amount involved was too small.
Ever since this decision of the dis
trict, court which is not, however
final, because it may be reversed
by the Supreme Court, our people
have been under the impression
that if the diocese could not COL
lect the rents of the properties
transferred to it, there might be
some illegal clause in the transfer
that makes it null and void.
If the diocese has no right to
collect rents they have no right to
sell, but as we said, this decision
is not final.
Another question is, have these
properties been transferred by the
diocese to the new company?
The Messenger would certainly
like to sec this question of church
property definitely settled, but we
fear that new complications will
arise that will only end in litiga-
ton.
We hope however, and we would
suggest that all those who are
concerned and interested in this
matter, meet at the church on
some day designated, and talk and
discuss the matter with tho new
company, and if necessary make a
friendly test of the transfer in or
der to definitely settle this matter
for all times to come.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-05

NERVOUS Troubles are due To
~ impoverished blood. Hoods SarG
saparilla is the One True Blood
Purifier and NERVE TONIC.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01

second man on his knees. Grasping his
pistol to meet the third man, as he turned to
fire he saw his two remaining opponents turn
and run. Three Intellectual shots at them
rapidly receding figures ended the encounter.
Leaving the naked marauder lying appar-
entity dead the doctor and his boy took
quickly to their boat. and pulled for the Cecil
shore. where he had his scalp wound dressed
On Tuesday the doctor came to Elkton and
after consulting the States Attorney. had
warrants issued for the three Hartford marau-
ders whose names he had ascertained.
The doctor proposes to hold the fort at his
fish pot. and fight its enemies both with his
own hand and that of the law. From what
we know of him and his ways, he will win
with both, for DR.. Budd. when not under fire,
is as civil as parson, but when aroused is as
terrible as roaring lion or an army with
banners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
Qualified,

Mr.. Geo. G. McVey recently appointed
School Commissioner vice George r. Ash
appeared at the Clerks Office on Monday
and took the oath of office, as requested by
Vey did not present his Commission to the
Board of School Commissioners, who. have
not yet decided officially whether they will
recognize Mr.. McNey or Mr. Ash Should
they after consulting their counsel decide
not to recognize Mr.. Mcvey he will neces-
sarily be compelled to take legal steps by
writ OF mandamus or other proceeding to
compel Mr.. Ash to vacate the office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
CHURCH NEWS.
Interesting Items Concerning the vari-
Gus Churches.

Morning service will be held in Trinity
Church tomorrow Sunday at the usual
hour. The evening service will be omitted
until further notice.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at
Zion Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
The annual picnic of the Zion Presbyterian
Sunday School took place ON Wednesday at
Gilpins Rocks. The day was happily spent
by all.
An old-fashioned bush meeting will begin
tomorrow Sunday at Cedar Hill Church and
continue over Sunday, August 9th.
Rev. A. $. Mowbray will preach at Crouch
Chapel tomorrow Sunday at 3 p. m. Every
one interested in the chapel is especially
invited to be present
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
Police Matters.

Business has been right lively about Magis-
trate Groves Office this week.
On Saturday Il warrant was issued for
Carrie Anthony and Henry Kelly. Carrie is
suspected of several little irregularities, and
has not been apprehended up to date.
Al Minker was brought to Elkton on Mon
day by Sheriff Mackey, and held under bail
for s4OO for his appearance at court. charged
with cutting Wilbur Nckle, of Principle
Furnace with a knife Mt the railroad station
at North East on Saturday night A free
fight seems to have been indulged in during
which Nickle was carved in three places on
the head and which doctor was called upon
to dress.
Frank Cooper, OF unsavory reputation, was
sent to the House of Correction for dis
orderly conduct and molesting Bessie Moore,
the colored girl whom he stabbed some time
ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Policy Holders
of the Farmers and Mechanics Insurance
Association was held at Rosebauk Hall
Calvert on Saturday last. The attendance
was unusually large. and several amendments
were discussed. The greatest interest how
ever centered in the election of Secretary
and Treasurer, there being several applicants
for the position, Mess Gather Patton and
Mccullough being among the number, Mr..
Samuel G. Bye the present capable and
efficient Secretary however being easily re-
elected
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
Another Race Track.

1t is currently reported apparently upon
crediable authority, that negotiations are
pending il not closed. for the opening of
race on lands of VIM. Tyson at Singerly
Station, by the Maryland Racing Association
of which Mr. Burns is the manager 1t is
proposed to have the new track ready for
business at the close of the Iron Hill track
season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
Mrs, Ella Steele.

Mrs. Ella Steele, wife of J. Henry Steele,
and daughter of the late DR.. Wakeman, of
Port Deposit. died at her home, "kildare,"
afternoon. Mr.. Steele was about fifty years
of age. Her husband is a prominent citizen
of Carroll county, and beside whom she
leaves one son, Guy w. Steele. Esq, Il men,
ber of the Westminster bar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01

met with Il crushing defeat at the hands OF
the Appleton sluggers 10y IA score of % to 6.
The battery for Appleton was Willis and
Brown while both Kelly and Porter were
knocked out of the box for Cherry Hill. This
is the second game between the two clubs
Appleton winning both games.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01

The racing purses at Iron Hill track, ow-
ing to the loss of revenue ftom foreign books.
have been cut down from 5175 to 500.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01

The Elkton Base Bail
Club has arranged the
following schedule:
August 1st-North East
in North East.
August S-Appleton in
Appleton.
August 15- North East
in Elkton.
August 29-OX ford,
Pa. in Oxford.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01

The Cherry Hill base
ball team visited Apple
ton on Saturday last and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
WEDNESDAY,

d. F. Riley, of Conowingo, sworn: Has
been resident and voter in the Eighth elec-
ton district for eight years past. Has known
John r. White for upwards of eight years.
Asked whether during the past year he had
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-01
"GoD. HOME AND COUNTRY. ="

II was decided to use as the party emblem
on the Official ballots in Maryland this year
the same emblem that was used last year.
This was Il portrait of George Washington,
with the inscription God. Home and
Country"