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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
A New Incandescent .FiIamen..

DR.. Auer Won Welsbach, the distin-
guished inventor of the incandescent
gas light which bears his name, an
nounces a new incandescent filament
for electric lights, which has been
tried in Germany with startling re-
suits. This filament is made of osmium.
one of the rarest of metals, which ii
not only the heaviest OF known SUBJ
stances, but is practically infusible.
From this circumstance it derives its
value as lighting filament. 1t may
be subjected to any amount of heat
and it remains unmelted. Raised to
the temperature at which platinum is
almost instantly vo!atilized. it attains
. luminosity hitherto unknown, emit
ting white light of almost sunlike
over.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24

Charles Aechele, an ironworker, was
engaged in chipping = steel column on
q new store front in Newark, N. j.,
when silver Of the steel entered his
eye SO deeply that it could not be ex-
tracted with forceps. Dr.. Webner
took him to the Newark Public Eve
and Ear infirmary and, after slight
incision was made, the steel was drawn
out by powerful electro magnet. The
silver was three-eighths Of an inch in
length. 1t is thought that the sight Of
the eye may be saved in spite Of the
fact that the pupil WAS penetrated. -
Nav York Sun.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW.
Napoifen's Soldiers Fought Like Dog
Over Piece of Horsefesh.

Napoffen's Soldiers Fought Like Doxa
Over Piece of Horsefiesh.
The provisions brought from Mos
COW, Russia, at all events such as were
attainable by the rank and file, were
exhausted by October 80, and horse
flesh was becoming almost the only
article of diet. If man had secured
little rice or few potatoes, he con-
sumed his stores, if possible, out Of
sight, or, If of an unusually generous
disposition, shared them surreptiti-
ously with one OF two intimate friends.
Darker stories began to be told. One
day Bourgogne, half by force, half by
persuasion, had succeeded in persuad-
ing another soldier to 'sspare him
seven half-cooked potatoes for the
price of fifteen francs.,e As he walked
on, lost in calculation,as to the length
of time he might prolong existence
by the aid of this addition to his sup
plies, he missed the road.
81 first found out that I was
astray," Bourgogne says, s'by the
yells and oaths of five men who we're
fighting like dogs; beside them was a
leg of horse, which was the bone of
contention. On seeing me, one of
them came up to me, saying that he
and his comrade, belonging to the
transport service, had with some
others been killing horse behind the
wood. As they were returning
with their share to their
bivouac they had been set upon
by three men of another regiment.
who wanted to take it from them; but |
If l would help them to defend it, thew |
would give me some. Fearing the |
same fate for my potatoes, I told them
could not stop, but if they would |
hold their own for moment, I would
send them some help, and so went on.
Il had not gone far when met two
men OF our regiment, aud told them
all about it. They went off in that
Next day I heard that
when theyreached the spot they found
only dead man, just despatched with
bludgeon of frewood, which they
ound lying by him stained with
blood. Probably the three assailants
lad taken advantage of the moment
When one was imploring my aid to get
i'd OF the other, who remained alone"
-Cornhill Magazine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
Tho Tropical Beauty Of Porto Rice.

AAo @AvRsSss DSSuty - EOftO k1fo0s
Edwin Emerson, Jr., . war CORE
spondent, contributes an article enti-
tied, "Alone in Porto Rico" to the Cen
tury. Mr.. Emerson thus describes
one of his rides in the interior Of "a
island
A cool sea- breeze blew up from the
coast, and stirred up the fragrance Of
the tropical foliage covering the hills
on either side of the road. BRIGHT
humming- birds darted about, and from
the woods came the incessant cooling
Of the mountain dove, the paloma.
relieved occasionally by the song Of
warbling vireos. Ny heart sang Wiz
them as rode, and felt altogether
too well to worry about the fate hang.
ing over my friend at Ponce, nor did
I bother to think Of my own uncertain
destiny. All round me hirtslla- bushes
were towering crimson. and the stately
sabino-tree, with It's immense Witt
flowers and silyery leaves, perfunasd
the soft air. It seemed to me - nj
had found the loveliest spot on earth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
The American Way of Making war.

The war is practically at an end. II
has been one of the shortest wars on
record. The president sent his ulti-
matum to Spain on April 20. The
American ambassador to Spain re-
ceived his passports on the following
day. This makes little over three
months. In that time the Americans
have destroyed two fleets and, in fact,
totally annihilated the sea power of
their enemy. They have captured
two great ports. They have defeated
the Spanish troops in the field and
have taken a province and thousands
of prisoners. Above all, they have
improvised the army with which they
did this part of the work. Not bad
for the interval between rent day and
rent dayl The manner of the improvi-
sation is striking indication, in some
ways, of the American system. Most
of the troops who swarmed up the
slopes at Santiago and captured in
trenched positions held by seasoned
troops and swept by artillery were
mere unframed butchers, bakers and
candlestick makers at the beginning
OF the war. When they went into
camp at Tampa they were the rawest
of raw hands. Many of their officers
were probably very little better. Their
commissariat was a practical joke.
Transports, medical service, all had |
to be created. The chief part of their
was their spirit as free
men, their general intelligence, their |
lifelong habit of turning their hands
and brains to anything, and to master
it at uncommonly short notice. In
one word, they had nothing at their
back but the system; and their whole
organization is based on the
belief that, with this, they have the
wherewithal for the ruggedest hour
that time and spite can bring against
heir country in time of danger.
London Daily Chronicle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
The Age of American Generals.

Although General Miles Is {
younger man than most of the general
officers in the service at this time, he
is much older than any of the mon
who commanded in the civil war. He
is fifty EIGHT, while Shafter is sixty
TIVE, Merritt sixty-one, Brooke sixty,
Wheeler sixty-two, Lee sixty-two, Otis
sixty, Hawkins sixty-three. In fact,
there is not even brigadier Of note
except Wood who is under fifty years
of age. At the outbreak of the civil
war, on the other hand, not one Of the
men who were to gain distinction In
it was fifty. Grant in 1861 was only
thirty-nine, Sherman was forty-one.
Sheridan thirty, Schofeld thirty, Ham
cock thirty-seven, Custer twenty-five,
Mead forty-six, Hooker forty-seven.
Thomas forty-fve, Kearny forty-six,
Fitzpatrick twenty-five, Pleasonton
thirty-seven, Rosecrans forty-two Pal
mer forty-four, Logan thirty-ave,
Howard thirty-one, Buell. forty-three.
Slocum thirty-four, Burnside thirty
seven, Banks forty-fve, Butler forty
three, and Generel Miles himself was
only twenty-five.
On the Confederate side, Lee and
Joseph E. and Albert Sidney john
ston had passed fifty, the former being
fifty-four and the latter ffty-four and
fty-eight, respectively, but Long
street was forty. Beauregard forty
three, Hampton forty-thrss, Bragg
forty-six, Forrest forty, Stonewall
Jackson thirty-seven, Az Hill thirty |
'ix,; J. E. B. Stuart twenty eight
Hood thirty and Joseph Wheeler was
twenty-five. Among the generals Of |
he Union even he who came to Be
Known ass'old Halleck was only forty
Xix when the war broke out. Boston
3lobe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
WARNED BY RATS.
hHAen Think 1t Prudent fe Desert 81 =
When the Rodents Do.

|
UsaAen Think 1t Prudent fs Desert 81 q
When the Rodents Do.
Seven or eight years ago schoone
which had no name was deserted b,
rats while she lay in Milwaukee. Twt
OF her crew quit Immediately. The
remaining two stayed on the craft.
LUIS schooner was blown ashore al
Silver Creek, Lake Erie. The two men
were taken off by life-saving crew.
! "A more recent case of this kind was
tnat OF the steamer Idaho, which went
down of Long Point, Lake Erie. last
November. This boat put out Of Buff
falo just ahead of the hardest blow OF
last season. Once she was regarded
o. the finest passenger boat on the
lakes. On this, her last trip, she was
buffeted about for several hours. She
pounded by Long Point, eighty miles
northwest of Buffalo, and then her
captain ordered her brought about
that she might run under Long Point
Tor shelter. The rush of waves was
too much for her. She was caught in
the roll of the sea and she gradually
niled and sank. OF her crew OF
twenty-one men, nineteen were
drowned. The first mate and sea-
man named Gill climbed into the
rigging, where they remained thirty
slx hours. They were finally taken
Oh by the steamer Mariposa.
1t was. learned shortly after the
wreck that just before the vessel left
her moorings, swarm of rats crawled |
over the hawsers to the wharf. This |
was known to part of the crew and |
four men deserted at the last moment. |
Their places were filed by two vaga-
bonds who were lounging along the
docks. When the old sloop was we'll |
out OF port and beating hard, the old
steward, who was the oldest of his
class on the lakes, learned that the
rats had left the ship the hour of her
departure. He rayed because the fact
aad been kept from him. When the
boat began to roll and plunge and the
great waves broke over her, old Laly,
he steward, got down ON his knees |
ind prayed. He was the first to be
Washed overheard.
The captain Of sailing vessel was
'sked recently why he and other lake
men placed SO much confidence in the
movements of rats.
Because it has been shown that
ats are an unfailing sign," he said.
IT has been proved hundred times.
here are whole lot OF things in this
vorld that we don't know anything
bout. Why isn't it sensible to be-
EVE that God designated rats as mes
engers 10 warn navigators of dangerf
ATS live in the very fibres of ship.
hey see what we can't see. When
le timbers are followed and the
cams open, these little animals know
lat the ship is unsafe and they desert
knowledge of some kind was
robably settled on them by ono of
le powers of which we know abse- /
tely nothing"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24

APrussian inventor has patented =
automatic alarm apparatns to indicate
the presence Of fredamp in mines, !
large metal funnel being placsd over
the coal, with counterpoised alumin-
nm plate at the fpp, which Is lifted by
the Il ylt gss asia completes ~ electrio
eli en-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24

More woe for the downtrodden
farmer. An English professor an
nounces that the wheat crop will be q
total failure in 1881.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-24
CHAPTER XVII.
THE LANDING.

It was a dark night, with a stiff,
southwest wind .dashing mighty waves
against the headland of Montauk, where
the Indians. in accordance with a
treaty, now kept beacons burning at
night, for the guidance OF ships making
their way to the waters of the Sound.
The Wanderer had been out of sight
of land for four days, when the lookout,
up near the masthead, shouted out:
"A light on the starboard bowl"
Through the rain and the spray blown
from the caps OF waves by the fierce
midsummer storm, Captain Fox made
out the light, and at once took his place
beside the men at the wheel, for, though
under nearly bare poles, the little
canvas out being close-reeted, the Wan
derer was leaping across the waves like
a race horse under the spurs OF des-
perate rider
High above the wind that whistied
and shrioked through the rigging, louder
than the grooming of the spars and the
mad dash of the waves, rang out tie
trumpet-like voice OF Captain Fox.
In anticipation OF danger every man
was on deck, and as quick as the orders
were given they were shouted out by
the officers along the deck, and the men
ACPt0tS0 hCut % eiiOJ oPf any W WY.
There was not light visible on the
Wanderer, and, save the fiickering
CLEAN. which the storm threatened to
extingaish, on the distant headland. the
world was enveloped ina darkness that
could be felt
On dashed the cruiser. till the beacon
was well down on the left, now larboard
and lee.
AS she rounded the point fash OF
lightning, that made Fox utter a horri-
bic oa.h, Lit up the bay to the westward,
showing that the headland broke the
force of the w.nti and left the water
comparatively calm.
just as the beacon on Montauk Point,
was fading from view, another light
flashed close down to the shore and not
more than mile ahead
At the Captains order, every stitch
Of sasi went down with run. and be-
5vte tse tIea herous Tide could seize
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
School Books.

We have now in stock the largest stock
of school books ever seen in this county,
and best of all we sell them at New York
cost. We sell you any kind OF school book
at the exact price you would have to pay
for them in New York. Also iull line Of
school supplies, such as states, copy books,
pens and ink. Tablets Of every descrip-
tion cheaper than they can be had else
where.
large lot of harness just received, at the
usual low prices, to be had at our store. a
nice set single harness at Sc.
We give 40 pounds very good -four for
only 81. The best green coffee at lie per
pound, in 25 pound lots; y l-2c per pound
in smaller lots.
Just received Is barrels -four fresh from
the mills at prices that Will ustonish you.
Good rice at l0c per quart.
When you want a good pair OF shoes,
come to our store, We can please you.
Remember we lead in dry goods, both il
quality and price.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
Managers of Election.
Office Democratic Executive Committee
Clarendon County.
Manning, :. c., August 20, 1A9S.

Office Democratic Executive Committee
Clarendon County
Manning, ). c., August 70, IASS. J
Under authority Of the County Demo
cratic Executive Committee l hereby give
Official notice Of the appointments OF man
ayers to conduct the primary election 20 be
held Sept. 13:h, 1898. at tie respective
Democratic clubs IL Clarendon county.
Polls to be open at o'clock a. N. and close
~ :; clock D. IN. Each voter viii vote two
ballots IL separate boxes. One ticket Will
contain the names of State officers and the
other ticket viii contain the names Of conn
" officers a copy OF the rules governing
tie primary will be furnished the man
ayers.
Tie following are the managers:
Alcolu-J J Nettles, J Il Hodge, J "
BraSington.
Clarendon-A S Briggs, E Ingram. W
E Daniels.
Cross Roads + Richbourg, G l Le-
seSne, j J Gardner.
Doctor Swamp \ Tobias, J Haley,
S F Parker.
Dougas-R r TomiinsoD, F n Thomas,
a j Hicks.
Manning : P--W T ToucLberry, c 4
Ridgill, W I Francis.
Fork-Jake Harvin, J D Reese, Il L Lo-
gan, Jr.
Foreston Reform-C Ridgcway, Is 0
Cantey, Johnson.
Foreston-G II Mason, I L Bagnal, W
Wilson.
Fulton-HB 8 Richardson, Jr, D F Lide
II Stack.
Harmony D Daniels, G Plowden, 5
N Ioumans.
Jordan-R c Plowden, J W Clark, J J
Mitchum,
Manning-J H Mcknight. F NJ Benbow,
4 Weinberg.
Midway NJ Player, S E McFaddin, G
D Smith
New Town-T X McElveen, E L Lang
ston, J F McFaddin. -
New Zion-W E Fleming, Pat Hardy, 7
NJ Beard
Packsville-E Bradham,J F Rchbourg,
j A Brown.
Panola-C W Brown, j Il T Coullette, S
P Fairey
Pinewood-A W Griffin, G f Broadway,
Il S DeSchamps.
Silver-D j MeLoney, J W Rhame, W
H Boswell.
Summerton-A 2 Burgess, } R Dingle,
H BrunSon.
Wbite-P E Riaseway, sr, W C White,
W Anderson.
J. EBERT DAVIS,
County Chairman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31

About one month ago my child. which IS
fifteen months old, had an attack OF diar-
rhra companied by vomiting. l gave It
such remedies as are usually given in such
cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sent
for q physician and It was under MS care
for week At this time the child had
been sick for about ten days and was hav-
ing about twenty-five operations OF the
bowels every twelve hours, and we were
convinced that unless it soon obtained re-
lief it.would not live. Chamberlain's Collc,
Cholera and Diarrhoa Eenledy was recon-
mended, and I decided to try It. soon
noticed g change for the better; by Its con-
tinued use a complete cure was brought
about and it is now perfectly healthy.--C.
L. Boggs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co., w. Va.
For sale by L. L. Loryea, the druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
Fine Dress Goods.


especially studied the the this particular
do wish boastful but do assert
the North command which
enabled
of the markets inspection
latest
beautiful Skirts figured
designs Patterns the latest two
alike also Dress Goods The complete
line of Dress Trimmings town-Sks Vv Brai
and Gmps earnestly
our making purchases this line
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
For House of Representatives.

At the ensuing primary election |
will be candidate to represent the
people of Clarendon county in the
next Legislature. Should be elect
ed l intend to give the interests Of
my constituents my undivided at
tention, and will, without fear or fa-
vor, endeavor to discharge the du-
ties of the Office incumbent upon Iue
to the best of my ability.
GEO. r. JONES.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns skin diseases and especially piles
there is only one reliable remedy, DeW!tts
Witch Hazel Salve. When you call for DE.
Wits don't accept couuterfeits or frauds.
You will not be disappointed with DeMltts
Witch Hazel Salve. Z. 3. Loryea, Man
ming; L. W. NettleS, Foreston; II. L. VIII
son, Jordan.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31

The Rev. ". 3. Costiey of Stockbridge,
Ga, while attending to his pastoral duties
at Ellenwool, that State, Was attacked by
cholera morbus. He says: "By chance l
happened to get hold Of bottle OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhua REM
edv, and think it was the means of saving
nv life. It relieved NE at once" For sale
by Il. Is. Loryea, the druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
The Best Remedy for FluX.

Mr.. John Matthias, we'll known stock
dealer of Pulaski, Ky. says: After suffer.
ing for over week with iux, and my ply
sician failed to relieve me, was advised to
Try Chamberlain S Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhos:, Remedy. and have the pleasure OF
stating that the half OF one bottle cured
me-" For sale by L. 3. Loryea, the drug
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
An GlS Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emi-
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause Of the majority of our diseases:
twenty-five years ago this theory vas used
as o basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bittsrs is sold by al dealers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31

4 most remarkable record has been made
by Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic in curing
chills and fever and all malarial troubles.
Only about one in every thousand who
used this famous remedy in SO reported
failure to cure, and to each Of these the
money was promptly refunded. Iasteless
and guaranteed SOC. For sale by DR.. ".
n. Brockinton, Manning, S. c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
For the LEGISLATURE.

In announcing myself a candidate
for the House of Representatives,
wish to say that l am conversant
with the needs of the people, and
promise if elected to devote my best
service to the position.
l. N. WOODS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
Card FROM Mr. Owens.
Editor The TINES:

Editor The lines:
The impression has gone ont that am
following the changing around the county
and making charges for my services outside
of my salary. The only time that have
made any extra charge was during the
month Of October, when We were building
what is known as the swinging bridge. and
the facts in the case are simply these: We
offered the job to three carpenters, and only
one would accept, and he wanted 81 per
day, which was refused by the county
board. The board then asked me to take
the job, which I did at 81 per day, jnst one
half the price that had been charged them.
Anyone can verify the above statement by
asking the members of the county board.
Very respectfully,
T. c. Owens,
County Supervisor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
A chainless wheel renders trouser
gaurds unnecessary, but it's different
with a chainless dog.

One Minute Cough Cure surprises people
By It's quick cures and children may take 1t
in large quantities without the least dan
ger. It has won for itself the best reputa-
ton of any preparation nsed today for
colds, Group, tickling in the throat or obsti-
nate coughs. r. 8. Loryea, Manning; L.
W. Nettles, Foreston; H. L. Wilson, Jordan.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
Rncklpn'S iruicl SalIe.

The best saice IL the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded Price 25c. per box. For sale by
L. i. Loryea.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
Domestic Dry Goods,

In his have some sledge hammers
5000 Prints absolutely fast coor at &c yard
never sold before less than SC yard.
5000 Prints lengths from to yards Tor making
Quilts and children's 39 yards for only ST.
1000 wards of fast only 3c per
yard.
5000 wards Fine Gngham absolutely FAST only yd
yard heavy brown Homepun only 33c per yard
Dress Outings offered at
per vard also Outings and Oc yard
Wooen Pants Goods Cassimeres
and cans.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
HARVIN & BARRON
AH0RIPVE SAVED
uBOlu1n MAD &.
On every dollar you trade at the N.
Y. Racket, the Yellow Front,
You Save Money.
Observation-Disclosures

It has the time when customer spends his her
money they looking for value received and not boastng
what we have done and who we are but what do
ing to-day.
We propose this every dollar sell across our
counter to give as much for be done to do legt
mate business.
We make small profit and buy goods from the best
houses North and South and buy them right.
This money is not going to be any too plentiful
Of lowpriced cotton and going to make
every shopping person in Clarendon County their inter
we'll to visit place of business and examine
our immense stock of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
Shoes. Shoes .

Shoddy, trashy class expect to allow to
If sell line of Shoes will
the best in it
the Shoe Department. Offering line of Shoes pat
which they
carry Ladies' and Chill
Shoes. Is when q good Shoe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-31
For House CT Representatives.

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House of Representa-
tives and pledge to abide the result
Of the Democratic primary.
T. TESESVE