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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
CIR REASON GIVEN.

We have been asked for the reason
of our opposition to the election OF
Hon. T. ". Bacot to succeed Judge
". C. Benet as Judge Of the First
Circuit and we answer, that no man
should have Judicial robe placed
upon his shoulders who is unworthy,
bv reason of his lack of the requisite
qualifications, to wear ii with the dig
nifty and ability the exalted position
deserves. We are unalterabiy op
posed to lowering our judgeships to
the level OF city police justices, and
the mau whom South Carolina honors
with e place upon her bench should
be possessed OF a mind OF his own
and be independent ii thought and
action.
In our opinion, based upon ;nfor-
nation, Mr. Bacot is not endowed
with the proper qualifications, be-
cause his public record SHOWS him to
be more OF a political acrobat than a
statesman. The Democratic club rolls
OF Charleston show Nr. Bacot to have
been running with the hare and bark
ing with the hounds. He was enroll
ed CT = Reform club at one time and
that faction being unable to land him
into office, he went 10 tie other side
and enrolled his name on aConsegva-
tive or what is known in Charleston
as Regular club, and from that club
his cup began to catch some Of the
political Joy, his heart cravea. To the
Legislature he went after q consider
able hesitancy upon the part of Char
leston's voters who were not very en-
thusiastic over such i recent convert
from the other camp. Nj. Bacot has
pleasing manner and Q pious face,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

Col. James H. 1illman, who figured
so conspicuously in recent military
election from which he emerged bad
ly licked, is out in an interview in
which he undertakes to pose his
father, Hon. George D. Tillman, as
a candidate for gubernatorial honors,
but the young chap gives himself
away and shows what prompts his op-
position to Governor Ellerbe. It
appears that the Governor refused to
order another election to appease the
disappointment Of Col. James H. Till
man anG now Jimmie wants his dad
d5 to lick the Governor. Uncle
George Tillman is great man and it
is admitted that there was 4 time
when he would have made a fine
chief executive, but the heavy hand
OF Tine has been laid upon his shoul-
ders and be is not to-day the George
Tillman he was ten years ago. He is
Jim Tillman's daddy and the old gen.
t!cman might feel some resentment
towards the Governor for disappoint-
ing his darling boy, but we hardly
think that resentment will go SO far
as to fool the old man into running
for Governor against Ellcrbe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
WANTED AGENTS.

''The Confederate Soldier OF the Civil
War;" Just published, contains 500 pages
l. l6 inches, and over 1000 large Battle
Scenes, Portraits, Maps, etc. The greatest
and largest War Book ever published, and
the only one that does justice to the Con-
federate soldier and the cause he fought
for. Complete in one volume. Agents
wanted everywhere 10 sell this book on our
new and easy plan. Many of the lady ana
gentlemen agents who are at work are max
Ing 800 to 5000 per month. Veterans,
SoEs and Daughters of Veterans, AID 9TH
els interested are requested to send for
beautiful illustrated descriptive circular
urec) md terms to agents. Address, Cou-
rier-Journal Job Printing Co., Louisville,
Ky. lo-IN
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

ard he would be bowling success
as an enlisting officer for salvation
army, but as a judge to sit IN ludg-
ment upon the rights and property OF
his fellowman. Nit.
The General Assembly honoyed
Mr.. Bacot With a trusteesAip OF the
South Carolina College, but he con-
tinues to hold his cup under the spout
with longing nope that it will yet be
filed with JOY. When the General
Assembly elected Judge hlugh be
had two opponents, Mr. Brazeale Of
Anderson and Mr.. Ansel Of Green
vile, Nr. Bacot made wonderful
record in that contest. o. one ballot
be voted for Brazeale and on another
he voted for hlugb, and We are in
formed that If there had been a third
ballot he would have voted for Ansel
as he had promised all three candi-
dates. This shows the man to be OF
an unixed mind, or that be played
the role Of one who was determined
to be on he winning side. We do
not think that sach mar can inspire
confidence among the people; a Judge
whose mind is so easily changed
would be Q dangerous "1an to be IN
trusted with a case where bis politi-
cal friends were interested OF where
there was close contest, because he
would be unable to FIX Lis mind sta-
tionary enough to render just de-
cision.
We are opposed to making our
judgeslips political prizes for little
politicians, and We thiGl Nj. Bacot's
conduct in sending out those circular
letters was enough to convince the
General Assembly that it was unbe-
coming in man aspiring to such a
high position, and that such conduct
if not rebukel Will result in degrad
iGg the Judiciary.
Nh. Bacot's friends have set up the
claim that the First Circuit had been
unjustly dealt with, when Judge
Benet was elected from another cir
cult. If this claim is admitted, and
the General Assembly comes to the
conclusion that an injustice was done,
We contend they would stultity them
selves By electing Nr. Bacot; because,
if an injustice was done by sending
Benet there, ii necessarily follows that
an injustice was done Judge Izlar,
from whom the judseship was taken.
If the Assembly were to elect Bacot
it would not right the alleged wrong
at all, but would simply be taking the
judicial robe away from Benet to give
to Baco. upon false pretenses. Ba-
cots candidacy for the judgeship upon
the plea that an injustice was done
the First Circuit is very similar to
cases we hear in court when the
pleadings are imperfect and Il non
suit is asked for upon The ground
that the allegations alleged in the
complaint do not constitute a sut1i-
cient cause of action.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

The Dispersary problem will give
our lawmakers their attention when
the Assembly meets, and just how
they will handle it 10 one seems to
know. It is great misfortune that the
court Of last resort did not fix time
to decide the appeal case before the
opening OF the session. In our opin.
ION, the best thing that could be done
under the circumstances, is to side
track the Dispensany question until
after the decision has been rendered,
and then if it becomes necessary, the
Governor can call an extra session for
the purpose of getting the law in
shape 50 that it can be enforced with
out coming in contact with federal
snags.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
4 CLEVER TRICK.

1t certainly looks Ike it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can try
it who has lame back and weak kidneys
malaria or nervcus troubles We mean he
can cure himself right away by taking Elec-
trio BitterS This medicine tones mp the
whole system, acts as 4 stinnlant to the
liver and kidneys. is blood purifier and
nerve tonic 1t cures constipation. head
ache, fainting spells sIeeplessneaS and
melancholy 1t is purely vegetable, a mild
laxative, ard restores the system to its nat
uraI ygor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convince! that they are miracle worker.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC bottle
at K. B. Loryea's drug store. 3
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA.
A Decrease IN the Number OF EriiSte
Mcn-Colouel I;ruc-'s ;;~rort.

a Decrease IN the Number OF Enlisted
Mcn-Colom-l I;ruc-'s i;~port.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 1S.-Colonel W.
Q. Bruce, the assistant adjutant general,
has just completed the preparation OF
the table showing the number OF officers
and men enlisted in the militia OF the
state under the militia act This is the
statement that goes into the annual
report OF the adjutaut general.
The statement, when compared With
that Of last year. shows that there are
now TO less men composing the state
militia than at the end of last year.
There are now II less companies i'll the
state than last year, the total numoer
being 81 in 1885 against so in 1881.
The principal falling off has been III
the infantry companies, II having l"en
dropped and disbanded for v"r!' us
reasons. Last year 3.CAG men ous OK
1858 turned out for j 2cc'ion; t:I:s
year 2, 40 out Of .9I2 We -:asz-:i It
the annual inspection.
General Watts has disbarded NUM-
ber OF the commands for failure to pass
insDactiOn
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

It is not our purpose to create the
impression that we are fighting Judge
Benet; such is not our intention. We
regard Judge Benet one OF the ablest
Judges on the bench OF the State and
we know OF no reason why he should
not be his own successor. The only
claim fer his removal tia! has reached
US is that he did not belong to the
circuit over which he was elected to
preside. Judge Benet moved into
the circuit over which be presides,
aud 10 do so he was forced 10 give
up his practice. He IS to-day as
much Of citizen OF the First Circuit
as Bacot OF Izlar and if his work upon
the bench has not been satisfactory
we have never heard of The complaint.
Aside from the claim that q member
Of the Bar Of the First Circuit should
not ha7z been displaced for a man
from another circuit, as set up By
Mr.. Bacot, We have not heard the
slightest against Judge Be1et's re-
election, ard in this claim Bacot hes
no right.
This is day OF peace-making and
we are always ready to extend the
glad hand 10 those we fought, and if
the General Assembly who alone deal
with the election Of judges come TO
the conclusion that it is their duty to
remove Judge Benet upon the ground
that it was wrong to have placed him
upon that circuit, then we hope they
will not forget that Judge Tzlar and
not Mr.. Bacot was wronged.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

The State Publishing Company is
doing the work Of the State printer
since HIr. Charles 4. Calvo was ad-
Judged Insane. The contract was
given to M. Calvo's son, who got the
State Company to do the work for
him. The G:canvi!le News doesn't
seem 20 relish the transaction, and
has rot failed to express itself in a
mauner which smacks OF g suspicion
that the State is being subsidized.
II there ever was public matter the
Greenville News Gid not kick about
some one ought to point it out.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
For Postal Savings Banks.

NASHVILLE. Dec. 20. - When the
American Federation OF Labor met
resolution relative to legislation on the
postal savings bank system was laid be-
fore the convention by the committee
on resolutions. The resolution indorses
the bill penang before congress favor
ing the establishment of postal savings
banks, with the clause relative to the
national banks stricken out The rest
of it was aQOpteG.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
nOH'S This :

We offer one hundred dollar reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo. 0.
We the undersigned. have known F. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in al business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST Il TRAU-. Wholesale Druggists, To-
iedo, o.
WALDING. K1SSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls 'Cstarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
NEW REGISTRATION LAW.
| General Barber Renders Opinion In
Regard to Understanding Clause.

General Barber Renders IN Opinion Iu
Regard to Understanding Clause.
COLUMBIA, S. O., Dec. 0.-Although
it was generally supposed that the last
chance for registration under the under
standing clause of the new constitution
expired with the days set apart in De-
cember for the books to be open. it de-
velops that there is yet one more day
upon which voters can secure registra.
ton certificates under that clause.
Attorney General Barber has received
recently numerous inquiries as to
whether the time had expired. He ex-
amined the law and stated that there
was yet one more day-the first Mon
day III January. The present boards
will conduct the registration on that
day; then they will close their books,
make up the lists and file them away.
The act says that voters may register
upon the understanding provision up
to and including" the first Monday in
Jannarv 1888
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
They ScuM-d Over q Gun.

ANDERSON, S. c., Dec. 20.-A shoot
ing scrape occurred 5 miles south Of
this city in which William Snipes.
about IS years old, was shot and killed
by Feaster Harris. They had been
scufling over a shotgun. Snipes re-
treated ten PAGES when Harris fired, the
load entering the right side, and death
followed in few hours Harris is in
iail Both parties are negroes
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
Assigned Estate Of H. D. Riff.

II. D. R;f Of the town Of Nann!ng, State
Of Sonth Carolina, having this day made an
assignment 70 ME for the benefit OF credit
ots a mceting o. sail creditors will be held
on Thursday. 30th day OF December, A. D.
1897, at y O'Clock VI at the law Office Of
Geo. F Won Ko!nih, Jr., Esq. S5 Broad
street, Charleston. S c., to elect an agent
OF creditors as required by law.
I. L. AIINTZ, Assignee.
December Goth, 1897. r22-2t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
Call To AdYisory Copncil.

RICHMOND, Dec. 1S-Colonel James
S. Stubbs, grand commander OF the
grand camp of Confederate Veterans of
Virginia, has issued a general order
calling meeting of the advisory coun.
Gil to be held in Lynchburg, Va, Jan.
20 next.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
CarolIna's Senators Sick.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Till
man OF South Carolina has been absent
from the senate for several days on ac-
count of severe illness He is now i'm
proving. Senator McLaurin Of the same
State who has been i'll since the begin
ming of the session, also continues to
crow better
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
DcZter'- Victim IS Dead.

Fort GAINES, Ga, Dec. 20.--James
Read of Texas, who was shot By J. R.
Dozier in the eastern part OF Clay
county, three weeks ago, has died from
the effects Of the wounds DoZier made
his escape and has not yet been arrested.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
T.0ir IS Your time

To protect Yourself against Xmas and in
cendiary res. Insure in the Home Mr.
1T home and encourage and build up home
Call on orr agent, J. d. A!sbrooh, and he
vii! writ" you up
l9-itl TEos F. HARMON, Genl Agt.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

VT ANTE D-TRUSTWORTHT AND
w active gentlemen or ladies' to travel
for responsible, established house in South
Carolina Monthly S65 and expenses. Po-
st:on steady. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped cn"e'ope. The Domin-
ion Company, Dept. r.. Chicago. [l9-l6t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

Communications must be accompanied
-bv the real name and address Of the writer
in order to receive attention.
No communication OF personal char
acter will be Published except as az adver-
tisement.
Entered at the Post Oi1icc at Manning as
Second-Ci Matter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

Col. Willie Jones has rendered his
resignation as member OF the State
Board of Control, to take effect Jan
uary 9th. Private business engage
ments were demanding Col. Jones
time and he on that account is forced
to sever his connection with the
board. We hope his. successor will
inspire the confidence that he in
spired and that the peoples interests
viii be as carefully guarded.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
Grand ARMY lTeetiuc.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 20.-The date Of the
national encampment OF the Grand
Army of the Republic has been fixed Sos
Sept. 5 to 10
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22

~ Shopper
VIII Go well to come or send to
The Ducker s Bultrnan Co.
VIII Go well to come or send TO
SUMTER, S. C..

oOh LEN, >. S.,
and have their Xmas wants supplied with
the best and freshest goods at the right
prices. Nowhere in South Carolina can you
get better snited in everything
personal inspection is solicited, but if
you can't come, your mail orcar shall have
the same careful and prompt attention.
We will not enter list of staples, as we
are known to be the place to obtain the very
finest Patent Flonr. best grades Carolina
Rice. Meats, ETC.
Sugars including Cut Loaf
and Powdered.
CoHeeS.-Try our old Java ct
Csc pound and drink something extra
good. Rios ct 10c - 1-2c. lac and l6c.
Samples teas and coffee sent upon appli-
cation)
S. R. Buckwheat. two packages for 25c;
plain, &c a pound.
White rolled Oats three packages for Csc.
Oatmeal, 80 pounds for 81.
Ferris Pig Hams, little higher in price,
But? Small picnic Hams, 7l-2c-
Smoked Tongues ?. N. Beef.
Liverpool Salt, large SACKS, SOC; Saltpetre,
sage, thyme, cayenne Pepper.
CheeSe.-Full cream, grated
Parmasan. Edam, pineapple, Sapsago, club.
house.
Best Leaf Lard, so pounds, 6I-2c lb.;
20 ponud and 10 pound pals. Hudnut's
Pearl Grist, si.20 fora bushel sack VA
ole Syrup. 81 gallon Gilt Edge Butter,
25c; cooking butter, 20c Mince Meat, l0c
pound. Plum Pudding, pound can, Zoe;
pound can, 40c.
New Dried Fruits.-Peachcs. Sc aod
1Oc; Citroo, 15c; Currants, pound pack
age. cleaned, 10c; Seeded Raisins, y 1-2c;
SeeGless RalsinS, l5c; large bunch Raisins,
y &c; looss Rals,ns, 10c; Prunes, S. 10
and l2 lie pound; Aprlcots, l5c; Pears,
15c; Cherries (pitted). l5c Any and all
kinds of spices, either ground or whole.
Extracts. frn:t color, ETC.
Cocoa 10, 90 and 25c can.
Chocolate 20c" cake, plain; SC cake.
sweet.
Gelatin-Coopers. 1oc package, 81 doz;
Coxs and Nelson, 2Oc package, s. dozen;
Knoxs, 10c package; Swinburns, l5c pack
age; Strict Gelatin. 75c q pound. Best
mixed Nuts, II 1-2c pound; Almonds.
l5c: English Walputs, 15c; Brazils, 1Oc;
Pecans, 10 and l5c; sheiled Almonds. best,
Soc
In Canned Goods we have the best
of everything both domestic and import
ei-in Nnts, Fish, Fruits aud Vegetables.
We ale just receiving An extra supply OF
English Fruit Cake in pound pound and
pound cakes, to be sold at 25c pound;
also Almond Naccaroons, in pound tins.
4Oc; Chocolate Cream Drops. l5ca pound;
fire French mixed Candy, pound pack
age, 40c Fire Crackers. Apples, Lemons.
Oranges, Cocoanuts, etc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
ADVERTISING RATES:

One square, one time, 81; each subse-
1uent insertion, so cents. Obituaries and
Tributes of Respect charged for as regular
advertisements. Liberal contracts made for
three six and twelve months.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-12-22
Some Of our bet workers are selling
OVER ONE HUNDRED BOOKS A WEEK.

Mr.. A. G. Williams. Jackson county, Mo-,
worked four days and! half and secured 81
orders. He sells the book 20 almost every
man he meets DR.. J. j. Mason, Muscosee
county. Ga, sold l20 copies the first five
DAYS he canvasseG. H. G. Sheets, Palo
Pinto county. Tex, worked !. few hours
and sold l6 copies. mostly morocco bind
Ing, J. II. Hanna. Castor county, y. c.,
made months wages il three days can
vassing tcr this book. 5 VI. White, Gala
han county, Tex, is selling books at the
rate OF IA copies a week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-08-21
n Mln Not nnrt AnrlhInr.

A recent edition OF the New York Tip
Top Weekly contains the following an
nouncement:
Mr.. Burt l.. Standish's next story, Tip
Top Weekly, No. 70, will be entitled
Frank Merriwelis Shot; or, Out With
the Guthrie Gun club" IL Is stirring
tale OF the popular hero's adventures
while engaged with his famous yale
Combine in a shooting match held by
the local Guthrie, Oklahoma. gun clu b.
IL Is written In Mr. Standishs best style
and is intensely interesting from start to
finish.
It is supposed that the remarkable
scores made by the gun club OF this city
has attracted the attention OF Mr.. Stand
ish's hero, who will, OF course, overcome
all opposition by scratch and leave our
valiant club In astate sad to contemplate.
But anyway, the name OF Guthrie will
become familiar to thousands who have
never before known OF its existence.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-08-21

tailed version o. hUbuce wheat weigh
rs gTKty-three pounds to the bushel and
an average Of over twenty bushels 10 the
acre. oats that weigh forty vounds 20 tho
measured bushel end upward OF one hun
dred bushels to The acre, corn that VIII
acre, and grows one-hali to one and one
half bales OF cotton per acre ought g. be
considered pretty good agricultural
country That's what Oklahoma is doing
in 1897, and IN addition its fruits. vege-
tables and other products are as fine as
could be desired Oklahoma has a diver
slty Of crops that entities her to take a
leading position IN The procession in the
march Tor prosperity aud progression.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-08-21
First published in the ,u,ro.ao.
gust 81, 1872 1o"ue' Au
Notice for PublicatI,,

Land Office at Guthrie, Oklahoma,
gust 20, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice OF his
Intention to make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, Oklah ma, on September n,
1897, viz.
Henry c. Herbert, for the lots and 4
and ht OF NV or sec tp l4r2e.
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
William Flaugher Of Falls. o. r., VIII
liam Musgrove OF Ingram, o. T., John
Nandebogart OF Falls, O. r., William
Brewer OF Falls, q. II.
S2ls A. N J CROOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-08-21
just rromi.cous.llke once More.

From the Orland Herald.
Hon. II. T. Chcadle, prominent Re.
publican politician Of Guthrie, was seen
take the northbOund train at Guthrie
last Tuesday evening and Immediately
buttonhole prominent colored gentle
man OF local prominence. 1t developed
that Ned was going to Perry to attend a
meeting OF the Oklahoma colored aleague
and was fixing" the colored brother up,
that is, was teaching him loyalty to the
q. o. T..
AS the train neared Orlando the con
yersation became more animated, and.
Ned seeing he could do his party no good
got of at Orlando and proceeded to have
good time by celebrating the arrival OF
the prosperity wave. lie did.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-08-21

The Perry sentinel has this to say o I
one Of the memb bers Of the TypogrAphi.
cal union Of this city: Grant Shoup, the
printer aud farmer, was ia Perry Mon
day with 100 bushe Of wheat, reeeiy.
ing the highest market price paid this
summer-74 cents per bushel. he has
about COO bushels yet left His corn
crop is good and with a herd OF ffty
nice hogs and everything else in pro-
portion, we see no reason why he
should not be rich, at this rate, in a
short ime. He expects 10 SOW sixty
acres Of wheat this fall. Who says q
printer can't make a success at farm
ing?'