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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
Jealousy Led 20 Murder.

\ double murder was committed
" cdnesday in country church two
miles out from Missouri City, Mo. Miss
Della Clevengfr was shot down mortal
ly wounded and her escort to the meet
ing house, George Allen, was instantly
killed. The murderer was Ernest Gle
venger, couis to the young woman who
was one OF his victims. The tragedy
occurred Immediately after the congre-
CATION had been dismissed, as the wor
shippers were leaving the church.
Young Allen and Miss Clevenger were
walking out together. Ernest eleven
ger slipped up behind them, placed
revolver close to Aliens head and fired.
His victim fell dead at his feet. The
assassin turned the weapon upon his
fair young <ousin, shooting her in the
back She fell across the body Of her
murdered escort. The murderer es-
capped. Jealousy was the cause
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
ACTUALLY BLOWN TO ATOMS
Hen Who Were Hauling a Govern
ment Mine. Cause Unknown.

For men we're killed and seven seri-
ouly injured at Fort Independence, on
Castle island, in Boston harbor We'd
nesday afternoon by explosion Of a
mine which had been removed f:om the
channel by diver. The dead:
Sergt. Morris McGlath.
Hiram Vaughn.
Private Brennan "a diver.
Ryan "a citizcn).
Vaughn, Brennan and Ryan had
placed the mine on a team and started
to take it to the place where the, other
ammunition was stored. The road
along which they passed was unusually,
smooth, having been constructed with a
view to the necessity Of care in trans
porting explosive material. Without
warning the mine burst. The horse and
cart and the three men we're blown to
fragments. Sergt. McGrath was stand
ing fully 20feet away. He was instant
ly killed by the conclusion. His body
does not bear a mark of any sort. As
soon as possible after the explosion a
careful search was begun by Lieut..
Raymond, who had charge Of removing
tie mines, but not fragment Of men
or clothing could be found. Lieut..
Raymond states that he cannot explain
how the explosion occurred. He says
that since the order was issued from
Washington hundred Of mines have
been handled in precisely the same way
as was this one and transported over
the same road.
Ryan was civilian assisting in the
work, Vaughn was member Of the en-,
gineer corps. He had only two weeks
more to serve when he expected to be
transferred to naval college to take a
course in naval construction.
Sergt. McGrath was the keeper OF the
island,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
a Medal For Miss Gould.

Gen. Wheeler, Of Alabama, intro
duced in the house through Represen-
tative Stallings, resolution providing
tat Sin recognition Of the patriotic de-
votion and bounteous benevolence Of
Miss Helen Miller Gould to the SOL
diers of the army of the Unsted States
during the wal with Spain, the thanks
of congress are hereby rendered her and
congress hereby authorizes and directs
that a gold medal with appropriate de-
signs be prepared by the director Of the
mint. and that said medal be presented
to her by the president of the United
States atsuch time and in such manner
as he may determine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
CUBANS DISREGARD ORDERS.
They Go Through Street in Santa
go Bearing Arms.

Last Wednesday was the anniversary
of the death of Gen. Autanio Maceo
and it was celebrated among the Gu
bans in Santiago. A memorial service
was held in the mornins in the cathed-
raj, which was crowded.
Considerable annoyance was occasion
ed to the United States authorities By
the fact that some IS men, Cubans
marched the entire length of St Thomas
street, armed with rifles and machetes,
although all Cubans are we'll aware that
such conduct is strictly against the
regulations, armed bodies other tilau
United States troops not being allow
ed.
The offenders in question did not ask
permission to march armed, and their
intention was not made known to the
American authorities. Indeed, the ca
thedral had been reached by the parad
ers before the fact was reported to head
quarters.
Col. Beacon, who is chief in COM
mand here during the absence Of Gen.
Wood, Immediately called upon the
mayor regarding the affair, and was by
him referred to Col. Garcia, who sent
an orderly oi Getting the appearance
of the offenders at headquarters. Mean
while the armed squad had fired three
volleys, many using ball cartridges,
which bullets striking the upper ror-
tions Of the cathedral. caused the bell
ringers to fee from their post.
In less than quarter of an hour an
officer from the Fifth immune regiment
arrived at headquarters with a message
from Col. Sergeant, stating that several
bullets has struck his tent at different
points, and asking information as to
the cause.
Col. Beacon ordered Col. Garcia not
to allow his men to attend the evening
procession armed. The sole reason why
the offenders were not arrested was that
they were within the cathedral limits
at the time.
A band of Cubans on horseback en-
tered the premises Of the Spanish club
house this evening and broke several
lamps with their machetes.
The United States authorizes acted
promptly. AS result Of the outrage
st least half the police force will be
discharged.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
Remembering Our Heroes.

The four statues on the Confederate
soldiers monument on Capitol hill in
Montgomery, Ala. were unveiled We'd
nesday. They represent infantry: cav
airy, artillery and navy. Imposing
ceremonies were held Addresses were
made by ex Governor Thomas G. Jones,
as orator Of the day; ex-Secretary Of the
Navy Herbert, for the navy; J. NJ.
Faulkner, for the cavalry; G. ". \.
Sanford, for the infantry, and Benz. S.
Crews for the artillery. The l3 Con-
federate States were represented by Is
young ladies and the four branches Of
the service by four young ladies. The
statues are impersonal and represent
privates in the various arms Of the SER
vice. There was an immense attend
ance, as excursion trains came in from
all parts of the State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
The Very Best Plan.

Gen. Miles's plan of reorganization
for the United States army is founded
on very excellent precedent. The plan
is similar, says Gen. Miles in his re-
port, to that which was found so effec-
tive in the Confederate army. This
recognition Of the excellence Of the Con-
federate army is quite remarkable, COM
ing from Gen. Miles, and it will be a
very bitter dose to the G. y. Il. and the
old bloody shirt howlers to have the
rebel armies thus officially glorifed.
But the tribute could not be withheld.
1t was necessary to organize the United
States army on proper basis, and the
best model obtainable was necessarily
that made by Robert E. Lee. the great
est captain that America has produced.
Charleston Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
A NOVEL ELECTION BET
One Thousand Kisses Against Thirty
Fine Steers.

Kansas, with her usual reputation
of producing many strange and wonder
full things, is again at the front with
one of the most peculiar election bets
that has so far come to light. Out in
Grant county, which is one of the thir-
ty-six counties that go to make up the
big Seventh congress district, over
which Jerry Simpson and Chester |.
Long have so bitterly contested for the
past few years, there is situated at the
junction of the north fork Of the Cim-
maron river and Prairie Dog creek the
little town of Golden, 'short-geass"
hamlet, inasmuch as it is situated in
that part Of Kansas known as the short
grass region. Golden IS not what could
be rightfully called a prosperous vii
lage, nor was it expected it would be
when first settled; it consists Of one
general merchandise store, postofce,
and few dwellings. The inhabitants
of the surrounding country are mostly
ranchmen and cowboys who center at
Golden for the purchase Of supplies.
1t was Miss Lucy Withers, resi-.
dent of Golden, who brought this isolat-
ed prairie town to the attention of the
public. Miss Withers is comely wo-
man of some twenty Kansas summers,
school teacher, and lives with her
widowed mother She has always been
a great admirer Of Jerry Simpson from
Medicine Lodge and never looses an
opportunity to champion his cause.
\ few evenings before election there
was social gathering in the neighbor-
hood, and it was during this time that
Miss Withers and a young and well-to,
do ranchmap, by the name of Harold
Ovens, took opposing views on the po-
litical situation. The young teacher
questioned Mr.. Owens as to the depth
Of his faith in his candidates election,
and whetheror not he was willing to
wager some of his possessions to show
his confidence. This was somewhas of
a set back for the young ranchmau. but
he informed her that he had thirty Of
tie finest steers that ever grazed in
Grant county, all Of which he valu-
ed at 81 1000, and which he would bet
that Mr.. Long would be elected to Con-
gress.
What have you, Miss Withers, to
show your faith in the return of Simp-
son to Cong. IS? asked the young ranch
man.
Now, the teacher owned no steers,
neither had she anything equivalent to
thirty head of cattle, butsh determin-
ed not to be outdone. She hesitated
moment and said:
Il will wager you 1000 kisses at 81
each against your steers that Jerry
Simpson wins"
The young ranchman had civilized
bucking broncoes, mastered the lariat
aud many 9th T difficult feats in ranch
mans life. but, but this offer was the
most .perplexing proposition that had
ever been handed him. There was
something fascinating about the collat-
eral offered and he replied;
Il will accept with the understand
ing that in case I win you allow me to
collect my winnings on the installment
plan
You may suit your pleasure about
that"
s'Then it is an agreement and our lis
teners are the witnesses. -
The election resulted in bad defeat
Of Simpson. Harold Owens says he
will collect twenty kisses, week until
the obligation is cancelled.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
ATERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Happened in Tall Building. IN New
York.

An accident to the elevator in the H.
story building at Pine and Williams
street, New York, occupied by the Uni
ted States Fire Insurane company We'd
nesday resulted in the death of one Of
the companys directors, the probable
fatal injury of another director and the
serious injury of third insurance man.
Several other members of the directo-
rate Of the United States Fire Insur-
ance company who were in the elevator
at the time of the crash, together with
others. miraculously escaped.
Walter H. Griffin, secretary and d.
rector OF the company, was instantly
killed.
Thomas ". Caldwell Of Morrissown,
\. j., also director Of the company,
received compound fracture Of the
skull and is not expected to live. He is
now in the Hudson street hospital.
George Il. Smith, head of the firm Of
Smith & Hicks. fire underwriters, was
injured about the head and body.
1t is not definitely known whether the
elevator fell first from one Of the upper
floors or whether the superstructure sup
porting the elevator fell on top of it
from the roof Of the building. There
was jarring sound and then crash.
The cables snapped and the counter
weights. half a dozen in number and
weighing from so to 10 pounds each, de-
sceuded, bounding from side to side Of
the shaft They crashed through the
roof of the car One of them struck
Secretary Griffin on the head, crushing
it in. Another struck Director Cald-
we'll glancing blow on the back of the
head, fracturing the skull and exposing
the brain. Underwater Smith was
struck by the torn cables and debris.
The elevator man, Dennis Sullivan,
had presence of mind enough to throw
open the lower gate just as the first
crash came, and the other passengers
in the car were able to get out Of the
cagesi in time to save them.
After the accident Sullivan was ar
rested and is held awaiting the action
Of the coroner. 1t appears from state
ments made by Manager Belknap Of the
Otis Elevator company and from others
in the building that this elevator had
been inspected ten minutes before the
acciden, occurred and pronounced abso-
lutcly safe. Manager Balknap could
not advance any theory as to the cause
of the accident.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
1899 and expire with the annual meet

1899 and expire with the annual meet
ing in 1900.
Third. That his successor shall be
elected in like manner at each succeed
ing meeting of the convention.
Fourth. That in case of resignation
or death the board shall have power to
fill the vacancy until the succeeding
convention.
At half past / o'clock, after two and
a half hours Of uninterrupted and earn
est discussion, the resolutions Of G. T.
Scaife were adopted. Immediately the
Rev. J. L. Eass was placed in nomina-
tion as superintendent Of Connie Max
we'll Orphanage. under the provisions
of this resolution. Several seconds to
this nomination we're at once heard.
Equally prompt was a protest from the
minority, who had no candidate ready.
A peace and unity brother was willing
to proceed and the majority were also
Of generous spirit. The resolution pro-
vided for an election, however, aud this
after some confused and obscure discus
sion was entered upon. Mr.. Eass being
the only candidate, it was ordered that
yes or mo" should be written on the
ballots. This was done, voting was
proceeded with and the tellers an
nounced that Of 1856 votes cast 50 were
for and Il against the election of the
Rev. J. L. Vass as superintendent of
Connie Maxwell Orphanage. After the
announcement of the vote the resigna
tions Of ". L. burst, F. O. S. Curtis
and John R. Leavell, Jr., as trustees
Of. Connie Maxwell Orphanage were
read and accepted
The commit ee on time and place
nov made report. Gatfney city was
selected as the place. and Wednesday
before the lst day of December next.
at 8 o'clock, was the time.
The report on obituaries was read by
Rev. J. W. Perry. This report noted
specially at some length the lives and
characters Of two disting lished de-
ceased ministers, Rev. 3. ". Whilden
and Rev. John G. Williams, D. d.
Respectful mention in the report was
made of other deceased ministers, Viii
liam J. Snider, NJ. j. Willoughby,
Baxter Hays, S. A. Cook, ". B. Sin
gleton, a. W. Moselcy, P. 6. Hopper,
R. B. Porter, j. I. Brasington, }. Y.
Kreps, P.S. Greene and Kraps, as sell
as three distinguished laymen, c. J.
Woodruff, James E. Childress, J. I.
'. Legg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
Killed hy a Bow.

Wednesday morning City Marshal
\. D. Bryant Of Mckenzie, KY, was
shot in the back Of the head three times
and almost instantly killed while seated
in the telegraph Office there. The mur-
derar was a boy Of Mckenzie, named
HughIey Mccall. Mccall fed to his
home committed suicide by taking NOR
phipe. The cause alleged for the mur-
der was that Bryant arrested Mccall
last Saturday for drunkenness and city
law violations.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
The Race Troubles,

The North and South Carolina mem
bers Of congress say no plan has been
formulated yet as to congressional ac-
ton on the recent race troubles in the
Carolinas, There had been some talk
Of a congressional investigation, but no
move in that direction has been made
by the house members and one of them
said today that it was probable the mat
ter would be left to Senator Prltchard
Of North Carolina, who is said to have
in contemplation some kind Of Inquiry.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
Corn Wanted.

The State Department at Washing
ton has received a special report from
the United States Consul General at
Cape Town showing that heavy and
increasing demand exists in South
Africa for corn and American corn
meal. In Cape Town corn is quoted at
1882 per 1C0 pounds, or sl.97 per
bushel Of Sc pounds, and the supply is
not equal to the demand. Ia that mar
ket wheat brings 81 II per 100 pounds
or s.. .66 per bushel Of 60 pounds.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
Slow But Sure.

A farmer sent one dollar for a lightning
potatobug killer, which he saw adver-
tised in paper, and received by re-
turn mail two blocks of wood, with di-
rections printed on it as follows: 'Take
this block, which is No. l, in right
hand, place bug on No. 2 and press
them together. Remove bug and pro-
ceed as before.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
contrary there is an obvious demand for

The recommendation made by the
secretary of war for the increase of the
regular military establishment has the
presidents unqualified approval. He
says he Will muster out the entire vol
uuteer army as soon as congress shall
provide for the increase Of the regular
establishment.
No mention is made in the message
of legislation for the new possessions.
No specific mention is made Of the
Philippine problem.
Tariff is not mentioned. The recent
race troubles in South and North Caro-
lima are not mentioned
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14
Eleven Drowned.

The French steamer Algerols has
foundered near Bona, fortified seaport
town of Algeria. near the mouth OF the
River Seibous. Eleven persons we're
drowned.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14

to subserve our large interests ID the
Orient by all means appropriate to the
constant policy Of our government.
The president reports that the Ha-
waiian commission has fulfilled its mis-
sion, and that its report will be laid be-
fore congress at an early day.
Referring to the proposal of the czar
of Russia for general reduction Of the
great military establishments, the presi-
dent says: His majesty was at once
informed Of the cordial sympathy of
this government with the principle in
volved in his exalted proposal and Of
the readiness of the United States to
take part in the conference.
Abiding to the financial affairs Of
the country, the president says in part:
The secretary Of the treasury reports
that the receipts Of the government
from all sources during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1898, including s64.-
751, ,223 received from sale of Pacific
railroad, amounted to s405, 321 ,335, and
its expenditures to SAB, SAB 1865. .582.
1t IS eSumateQ upon tHe OASIS VI pres
ent revenue laws that the receipts Of
the government for the year ending
June Both, 1899, will be $751;, ,S74, 647, ,
resulting in deficiency of SIP, ,0OO,-
900.
GOLD FOR REDEEMISG GREESBACKs.
In my judgment the present condi-
tions Of the treasury amply justify the
immediate enactment Of the legislation
recommended one year ago, under
which portion Of the gold holdings
should be placed in trust fund from
which greenbacks should be redeemed
upon presentation, but when once re-
deemed should not thereafter be paid
out except for gold. It is not to be in
ferred that other legislation relating to
our currency is not required; on he
The Delta independent., 1898-08-05

i eour6.
iSnsd 10 the two inajors, the room no,
oecspisd By Mr.. Maynard. Tho scrtry
% No. Dotsd u es he calicd OF at :lf
pase -. The corporal Of tho guard not
ed it - bs made bis lonely round. for
gince the robbery old Walters had h.I
gsard patrol tho post.
Bat that light and tloEe at ths guar1-
houss were all tho corporal could sec
until jsss sbort half past I. when Q
woman's awful scrca;l was borne upon
the gale and suGdca glare burst from
the rear Of tho Barrys' quarters. a
shcet Of 6sno lenrcti from the annex
and tore under the caves aud Tapped and
lashed about tho do::,. window at the
north. the snnpping End cracking Of
gIass ard shingles instantly responding.
Bang went the seatry's p:ccc Is be yell
ID The alarm of fire Eash went tho
corporal scross the parade. reaching the
roadway In time 20 meet Lieutenant
Maynard staggering out through blind
lug smoke with Mrs. Barry In his arms.
and then diving In again the instant he
had laid hes down. 10 be lest to view an
entire minute; then TO rappcaf. fol-
lowed By bsoad sheet of flame, srosch
I'd, blietercd, blinded and half ruf!ocat-
ed, to come stumbling into the narrow
yard In front. and to fall besdlous over
the blanket swatbsd burden he boss
claspsd 70 his breast.
The Delta independent., 1898-08-05

was we'll accustomed to the violence OF
the Wyoming gales and to the rocking
and creaking Of the old wooden quar-
ters. but IL seesDed to her - though the
spite and fury OF the wind had quicken
- st tho sound Of the 10 O'Clock bu2le,
and before leaving hcr friend for the
night she took look into the kitchen
% see that all was safe aud snug.
Tho 6re had been carefully banked
oyes with ashes in tho big cooking
stove The bracket lamp was eatin-
guished. bot the door leading into the
girls room swcny u:easiIy on its
hinges and banged against its frame.
driven BY the draft that would leak in
through invisible chiak or c:anny. Set
ting her own hand lamp Oh the t.:ble.
she firmly closed the door to prevent its
further slsmmins. aud thea. leaving
tho Kitchen in total darkness except for
. dull red glimsner through crack In
the ttove, she returned to the front Of
the house. bade her frie:;d NJ affection
ate good night aad. br.e:ed ty tic
storm, scrrried along tho front piazza
and let herself In ct her o-n door. A
light was burning on the landing above.
and Miss Maynard had evidently gono
alofs. for the parlor lamps were turned
low. Yes. her voice was audible. She
was In her brothers room. Carefully,
ca she had done next door. Mrs. Stan
Eard inspected her own kitchen and.
nnding everything sac there. called
aloft to know II Er. or Miss Maynard
needed anything snd then bade them y
ei:eery goodnight.
Don't mind the wind. Il Is swing
iny round now and blowing from tho
northeast-a most unusual thing-and
cSn't help thinking it will stop before
morning"
Bet the fancied from Miss Maynard .
so:nevtat cboky toae that she had been
crying. and, thinking over this and other
matters, is was quito awhile bsforo
Mrs. Standard got fairly nsloop
sIidnight had long gone by. Old
Erits end lis ghostly toa:n aud carryalI
had returned aud been safely housed.
aud still one light, AID only one. seemed
TO burn brightly along officers row. 1t
shone through the shade Of the doxmer
window Of the frost room in tho Stan
nards' half Of the big doublo houss as
The Delta independent., 1898-08-05
Ito i,e coniin,,eii.j
..us lssl, oihsss Fsisev" PsIInas
Sleeper "Basan."

Bexinnitu Thui saiay. February ID. the
Culurndo Midland will place In servicc
on trains 9 Hnd 8 the new Pullman
si~cy.cr "Basalt," with ten sections sud
drawing rurtn. wide vcstibules and
equipped with hot and cold wafer in tho
Isvaiorics. Pintscb gss and upholstered
in the new Spinish brown. Take = trip
in the "Basait" and enjny sIl the lux
ur;es os modern railway travel. For
further psrsiculars call on or address 7
n. Brooke, City Freight and Passenger
Agent, Grand Junction. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1898-08-05

0iss NWs,w~rd keysrD op~nod Inc :aaR-
sards' door - lef her IN.
susssa ssh ssked Miss Maynard, and
4io Asynsea wrss into Tho dining
ruso ssd sappsd ~ MA Ssasossd's
ouW. No sssWes. ehs psersd IN. No
- wss shess. A. appeal 10 tbs servant
pseltsa II ~ Information thai Ma