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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13
BANKRUPT SPAIN
She Ras No Credit Anolg tts O:her IA

She Ras No Credit Amols tss o.her VA
No nation in this time can conduct
q war with any prospect but that CT
early and disastrous failure Without
plenty of money. In her lack OF cred
1t lies the grsatest weakness OF Spain.
The London Economist gives an IN
teresting summary OF Spaiu's haarclsl
condition. The three Cuban loans
aggregate $3.50. 100000, the floating
debt amounts to so, 900, 900, and the
monthly war expenditure to IS, 600,
900. Such are the Economists figures
lranslating pounds sterling into dol
lars at the rate of five to one. They
are exclusive of old debt and Of the
new loan Of 200, 600, 600 pse;as, equ!vA
lent to about $40,000,000, which the
government is trying to raise By pop
ular subscription through the national
bank. a country like ours would not
find any difficulty in handling and
increasing upon favorable terms a
debt as large as that OF Spain, but with
Spain it IS very different matter.
The totsl population cf thst country is
about lS,0o0, 600, but Spain is very
weak in industrial resources. Her
total debt is now $l,613, 400 600. and
the annual interest cnarse is $50, 900,
900. How serious a matter this IS for
Spain is shown by TIE fact that her 4
and per cent bonds are now quoted
at from 80 to So per cent of their face
value. The new offer of $40, 600, 900 OF
bonds is not likely to bring into the
treasury more than $25, 5,O0O. 0OG al
most, and pro oably not more than one
third of the amount of the floating
debt. Spain would have to raise sew
eral hundred million dollars to prepare
for war with tbs country. How
could she get liz She has failed to get
more than half their face valae for
$40. 600 0O0 of bonds which Wero taken
by her own people after strong appeals
to their patriotism. When Spain goes
outside Of her own country to borrow
money she will find it impossible to
raise any great amount at any rate Of
interest. There is not today civilized
nation 50 i'll prepared fer war as
Spain.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13
Ams,icA onc Hundred Years Ago.


There was not puoIic library in
the Ullte0 States.
Almost all The furniture was i'm port
I'd lrom En- land.
"A old copper mine in Connecticut
Was USED as Z prison
Tnere was only one hat factory, and
that made cooked hats.
Every gentleman wore queue and
powdered his hair.
Crockery plates were objected to be-
cause they oulled the knives.
Virginia contained a 6fth of the
whoie population of the country.
a mAn who j=ered at the preacher
or criticised The sermon was fiaed,
a gentleman bowl e to a lady al
way scrAp-c his foot on the ground.
Two Stage coaches bore all 1ne travel
between New York md Boston.
A day laoorer considered himself
well paid win two shilIings cay.
The whipping post and plllory were
still standing IN New York.
Bsef, pork. salt fish, potatoes and
homlny were the staple diet all the
Year round.
Buttons we're scarce and expensive,
and trousers We're iasten With pegs or
laces.
a new arrival in Jail was set upon
by bis fellow prisoners and robbed Of
ever ything he had.
Wnen man had enough tea be
placed his SPOON across his cup 10 ia
dicate that he wanted no more.
Leather breeches. checked shirt, a
red flannel jacket, and cooked hat
formed the dress of an artisan.
The Church collection vas taken in
a bag at tbs end OF pole, with bell
attached to rouse sleepy contributors.
The Biblical Recorder.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL FUND.
rle a mount Tia tie se5e-al Count e:
Viii Be We.

rle 4 mount TIA tie sc,e-al Count e:
BDlRe e We.
At last the people of the State who
have been interested to know how
much the school funds OF the sew
eral counties Wcu'd &c: under tse
constitutional provision intended to
see that the public schools get enough
from the dispenssry fund to bring
theic funds on the enrolment of chill
dren in the public schools up to$3
per cap pita are furnished with ths in
formation. The calculations were
based on the taxes levied for 1896 and
the superintendent has been made by
the c3m ptroller under the provisions s
of the new constitution anu Of joint
resolution No. l6 passed at the last
session OF tbs general ssembly. Some
time ago it was estimated the amount
the dispsnsary would have to pay
would b, $4,000 in round numbers to
make up the deficiency in the counties
talling behind. That sum was paid.
The final figures now show that III.
total exceeds this amount. by $49955.
In several counties the 8 mill and poll
taxes netted considerbIy more than
the required 50 per capita. AS soon
as the S499 SIS is 10 the treasury, the
comptroller will pr. cred to pay out
the money to the seS Serai counties en-.
titled to il. The apportionment OF the
IA tho nn,1 atias ;s Eallom..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

RESTING LAND Half century ago
farmers would rest" their land by
omilling 9 crop one year IN three OF
four. Ia the meantime nature would
force a growth of weeds or plants that
were adapted to the conditions OF the
SOL. The best way to rest the soil IS
to rotate the crops, so that the soil
will not be prived Of certain plant
foods while leaving an excess OF other
binds
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

REMEDY FOR BEDBUGs. One ounce
OF kerosene Gil, two ounces OF house
hold ammonia, and one and one bali
ounces Of spirits OF turpentine. Put
in spring oil can, mix Thoroughly while
using. Ipjecs into all crev:ces and
where bugs are ap! to collect. Also,
under eds es of base boards Of cracks
in the WAL. etc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

The New York Journal claims to
have information from Washington
to the effect that the United States has
purchased from Denmark the three is.
lands OF ST. Thomas, st. John and St.
Croix, along with two cruisers aud
three torpedo boat destroyers all for
Sl5 COO coo.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

VALUE OF CoRNCoBs -Corncobs are
exceedingly rich in potash, containing
over % per cent. and are worth saving.
They are not available, however, un-
less burnt and the ashes saved. On
farms where heavy crops of corn are
grown the amount of potash that
could he saved by burning the cobs is
consequently very large.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13
Ordered from the Maine.

A dispatch from Havana says;
Easign Po1elson, who is attached to
the Fern, While spending some time
on the wreck of the Maine, was pr
entoriiy ordered away By the COM
mander OF the Spanish gunboat LIE
Gazoe, who toog the position that Mr..
PoEelson had no right there since the
United States flag had been hauled
down from the wreck ter the de-
parture of the Liz u:enant Commander
wainwright.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13
a Moving Apo -.

The E litor of the Ecck Mountain
Call won the p'izs Of 81 900 otfere'
oy the syndicate OF western editor
for the best appeal poem to Rewspapc
su disorders to pay up their subscrlr
tons This is Lne poem:
Lives of poor men oft remind us,
Honest men won't stand chance,
The more We work there grow behind us
Bigger patches on our pants
On our pants, once new and glossy,
Now are stripes Of different bus,
All because subscribers linger,
And won't pay vhat is due.
Then let US all be up and doing,
Send your mite, however small,
Or. when the snow Of winter strikes US,
Meshall have no pants at all.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

Mark Hanna has just been convicted
after thorough investigation by a
committee OF tn, Very LEGISLATURE that
elected him-of securing his Senatorial
sea. By bribery.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

Stars in perennial TOuud2 return,
As from eternity they came,
And to eternity might burn;
We are not for one hour the same.
Spring flowers renew their glad perfume,
But ere q second spring they fly:
Our life is longer than their bloom.
Our bloom IS sweeter-yet " die.
Lord God, when time shall end his flight,
Stars set, and flowers revive no more,
May we behold Thy face in light.
Thy love in Jesus Christ adore.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

Time grows not old with length of years:
Changes ne brings, but changes not;
New born each moment he appears
We run our race. and are forgot.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

An E,oq 7e 1t Eri .sy OF tAs L te sEd Char.
sc;ersrti e Dead ststssma an later
es,ins Beci.al CT Rist ,Ticsl ES'n's IN
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13
CONVINCING ETIDENCE
fHA The MAINE WAS 6CWN UP BY
a MINE

Placid IN lhe Hsroor Of Havana by the
spanisrds--Testimony OF the Man Who
Man uIa Gu II e Ma ch,r e. on the Order
OF Sra li.h q G,yr-Dr,,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-13

To'al........,..,r.......SIO,4 To 499 %
Tie following are the counties
having an txcsss Of s. per CAPITA; the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
FAST BOATS FOR FRENCH LINE,
The French Government Makes New
Subsidy Contract

WASHINGTON, August Pa. NJ.
Thackara, Consul at Havre, informs the
Department Of state that the French
government has made new subsidy con-
tract with the Compalgne Generate
TransatlantiQue, TO take effect upon the
termination of the present contract IN
1000. The company is to construct three
new steamers under the contract, 10 be
completed April ! and July J, 1900. and
April !, 1903, respectively, Of twenty-five
knots speed. A fourth vessel is TO ne
completed not later than April /, 1905,
II I'm the meantime the government I'M
proves the port OF Havre so as 10 accom-
modate steamers 623 feet long Under
the new contract the minimum annual
average speed shall be: From April J..
1900. IL knots from July !. 1900, 10 knots.
from April ], 1903, 1873 knots. from the
putting into commission OF he iouIth
steamer, If necessary. l9 Knots. Nheh
the ANIMAL average speed shall exceed the
foregoing figures the company shall be
entitled to a bounty on speed. This boun-
tv shall be SiS2 per one-tenth o. a knot
per gross ton from the date when the
first vessel shall enter into commission
But If the speed agreed upon IS not tfach-
ed the same rate can be exacted by the
government for every one-,enth or
knot decrease.
Consul ThaCkara gives resume OF inc
history OF the subsidy granted 10 his
line. beginning in 1851. which CONT ms
some interesting and suggestive figures.
At the beginning the subsidy was at the
rate OF SlO77 per nautical mile travelled
In 1873. owing to the increased number
of trips required, the subsidy was re-
duced TO ss.51 per mile. In 1851 the mini
mum speed was fixed at II IL knots, and
the next contract increased It 20 10
knots. To secure this speed a premium
was added for every tenth knot in excess
Of that rate and this has amounted since
1892 to 500. 600 per annum. In that year
the subsidy was again changed. being
increased 10 sl.O57GH per annun. o. 500
per mile. The subsidy and speed ire
MUM together equal $lC6 for every mile
travelled between New York and llavre
by every vessel i'm the Atlantic service. At
the close OF 1897 the company had fleet
of sixty-three vessels, Of a gross tonnage
OF lG6. g17. developing l69Sj0 horse power.
Since that date three vessels have been
lost. The Flachat, running between Mar
settles and Colon. was wrecked February
1G. 1898. off the Island of Tenerine; the
VILE du Rome. in going 10 Algeria. was
wrecked March p 1SgS Off Cape Negro
on one of the Balearic Islands, and La
Bourgogne was lost in collision with a
British vessel on July Z, 1895 near Sable
Island
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26

HOLMES NOT SUSPENDED.
Announcement of the Order of Suspen-
sion was Wired All Clubs.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2j.-The National
League Board Of Directors has reconsld-
cred its suspension of Holmes. the Bal
timore baseball player. The nne against
the New York club still stands.
To-day was the first day on which the
suspension of Holmes was 10 have gone
into effect and the announcement OF the
annulment of the suspension order was
wired all clubs by President Young be-
fore time for to-day's games.
The reconsideration Of the previous
order followed a conference between
President Robson. OF the Cleveland club,
and Mr.. Young at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
in New York.
Mr.. Robson had taken the lead ~
movement to reverse the former action
so far as concerned Holmes. Last night
AS a result of the conference. Mr. Robi-
son wired the several baseball clubs
asking them TO request the N8oard OF d.
rectors 10 reconsider the Illegal suspen-
sion OF Holmes The Boston, Cincinnati,
Cleveland. Chicago. Brooklyn, Philadcl-
pha, St Louis. Pittsburg and Washing
ton clubs responded favorably. and to-
day a majority OF the Board OF Directors
wired their proxies TO President Young
with authority TO reconsider the former
action and annul Holmes suspension.
which was done. and proper notices sent
the Interested parties. The only action
now 20 he taken 20 close out the case
Is for Baltimore 10 request payment 81
the fine IN lieu Of the gate receipts from
the forfeited game
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
SUDDEN DEATH
OF A MINISTER.
Rev. J. D. Thomas Expires Instantly
at Shenandoah Junction.
WAS ABOUT TO BOARD A TRAIN
He Had Recently Been Chosen Pastor
OF the Presbyterian Church at
Bcrryvillc, aud was on His way
To That Placc-His Family

BERRYVILLE. VA, August 25.-spec-
iaL-Mr. Charles Thomas, OF this place.
received a telegram this evening stating
that Rev. James D. Thomas, recently OF
Baltimore. had dropped dead at shenan-
doah Junction W. Va.
Mr.. Thomas was last July instalied pas
tor of the Presbyterian church IN thA
place, and accompanied by Two or MS
daughters, was en- route TO tins place 10
assume his new duties.
DIED INSTANTLY.
At the time OF his death he was con-
versing with Rev. Onward wall air
without warning he fell forward from
the platform OF the station ana expired.
A physician was summoned who pro-
nounced death simultaneously caused by
what he supposed was apopieNy.
Mr.. Thomas was man o. magnificent
physique and seeming TO " In the best
Of health, and his death vas great
surprise to his friends here. Mr.. Thomas
was a native of Maryland, being near
relation of Governor Francis Thomas,
the hermit Governor OF mat state.
HIS RELATIVES.
He Is also a nephew OF Mrs. Ellen J.
Blackburn, Of Alexandra, Va, and has a
number of relatives residing I'm this place.
He leaves wife and three daughters
who reside IN Baltimore. and three sons,
DIR. John Thomas, of the United states
Naval Hospital at Charleston. ). c.:
Charles Thomas, OF Seattle, Wash, and
William Thomas. He was about sixty
five years of age, and was chaplain IN
the Confederate army. When ne came 10
Berryyille ne joined the j. J.. b. stuart
Camp OF Confederate Veterans, Of this
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
AtChickamauga.

CHICKANtAUGA MILITARY Pairs,
Aug. 2J-All the regiments OF the ltst
Corps will hardly get away from camp
Thomas before Sunday or Monday ne
one Hundred Fifty-cighth Indiana leit
for Knoxville to-day. The Kentucky cav
airy squadron has been ordered 10 Lex
ingtOn ,t.t..
Notwithstanding the crowded cordition
81 eome OF the hospitals and the num-
her OF fever patients, the death-raie CON
tnues low. There was but one death last
night and to-day in the Third DIVISION.
First Corps. hospital. where there are
40 patiepts. and where most OF t1c
typhoid cases are located.
The Sternbere Hospital has Deen pro-
vided w.th trained nurses since n was
opened 10 receive patients. In this re-
spe.t the division hospitals are better
on now. a number OF Sisters OF CHARITY
and Sisters OF Mercy having arrived from
Maryland.
\ special hospital train left here This
evening for Wilkcsbarre, Pa. carrying 10
their homes about hfty sick soldiers from
the Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment. spe-
cial train provided by the Adiutdnt-Gen-
eral OF Missouri left Chattanooga TO-
night. having on board the sick soldiers
from the Missouri regiment.
The First New Hampshire started about
forty sick soldiers home on hospital
train tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
BAILEY REN0MINATED.
He il Left Free To Vote rs He Plcases
on National Questions.

SHERMAN. TEX. Aug 25.-Congress-
man j. w. Bailey was unanimously re-
nominated here to-day on a platform de-
ciaring that the State Convention has no
right 10 instruct its representatives IN
Congress on the question OF expansion or
any other question OF national policy
The platform declares squarelv against
expansion and indorses Mr.. Bailey's pO-
stion In every particular and leaves him
free 20 vote on any national question until
the National Democratic Convention for
mulaies the policy Of the party on the
question OF annexation Of territory taken
from the Spaniards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
TO FEED THE SPANIARDS,
A British Steamer Carries Nine Hun
drcd Tons of Provisions TO Cicniuegos

HAVANA. Aug. 25.-9 p. M.-The Brit
ain steamer Trayau from Jamaica afiiF.
cd At Cienfue80s to-day with w IONS OF
provisions for the spanish army.
Last night the German steamer ~ ult
from New York. arrived. she carried -
passengers and IL general cargo.
mere have also arrived here the Nor
wegian steamer Franklin from Key west
with provisions and 40 passengers, rom
Nassau. the English schooner h1i'"V'"'
with passengers. from London the steam
or Kiondlke with barrels OF PORK, I0ur'
meal corn and wheat. The steamer GIN
ton with Miss Clara Barton or me Ailti
ican Red cross Society, has also aIiNeu
win provisions for the society
Reports from Sagua announce 'nd'
there is great animation among inc lo-
bdrcO buyers. ,. Ito,
THE arrival Of many vessels mas siFen
the port and the wharyes amos. . -.
normal aspect Not suiiicienl pioFlaiD'
have vet arrived 90 s-pply havana i.,
alone the Interior towns. Eggs are sO'u
at - cents each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
COMMISSIONERS
IN CONSULTATION
lcontInued from First Page)
through the courtesy of the French 20
eminent.
THE DETAILS DISCUSSED.

through the courtesy of the French gov
eminent. -
THH DETAILS DISCUSSED.
Aside from these formalities the COM
missioners went into some Of the more
serious questions Of policy which will
come before them. Much OF the prelimi-
nary work has been done by the state
Department officials. such as the collec-
tion of the documents, treaties. books and
mans which will be used by the commits
sinners abroad The commissioners eN-
meet 10 be occupied for several days I'm
discussion Of the more important matters
TO come before the tribunal and IN the
preparation OF the American side OF inc
case.
The question whether the negotiations
with IL. spanish commissioners VIII be
I'm the English or French language will
NOT he determined prior TO the arrival Of
the commissioners in Paris. IL Is a mat
ter that must be settled by al tho COM
nissioncrs and will not be determined ar
hitrarily by the American commissioners
I'm advance Of the meeting.
owing 10 reports current to-day that
only three American commissioners
would be appointed. IL was stated au-
thoritatlvely this evening that the COM
mission would consist OF five members
and that one Of the commissioners would
be a Democrat.
The meeting Of the three commission
ers to-day will be the only one of a con-
ccrtod character until September 18th
when the five commissioners will come
10 Washington for final conference be-
fore sailing for Paris.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
Takes Rum Cure.

Tho men who unload schooners az tne
rchabod r. Williams LUMBER '''
,roupkinsyulo. :. T., arc warned TO 'D3a
c,,t for the scorpions that come UP WY"
me- lumber from tropical lands. says llo
N,eo, York World. Those creatures are
fond OF hiding in ships bon na l1I ''.'o
port and on arriving they bite amy ""-
who goes near tnem. 49,.
The men look out for them.
only cure for "a scorpion bite is uu'li"-
uod drinks of Whiskey, ihef 'ooA ""' ''-
them in order 90 Doe bitten.
one of the unloadcrs of lumber sisnted
, scranton I'm one OF the ships yester-
dav morning. There was 20 rush Tor ll
but the man who saw 81 frsr had the
advantage. and darling in before amy one
could get ahead OF bis received the Dlte'
There was "a look OF perfect peace on
his face as be took 81 seat ON pHe OF
palm logs and tho foreman sent Tor
Ur. Boulder. who lives near by. Inc
other men. who had not been bitten,
stood around and enyied the bitten one
VINO seems 90 have no other name among
his associates except just plain every
day bill"
.'The best thing for YOU 10 DO" said
the physician. 'ii- 10 hll up on all me
whiskey you can hold. Don't stint your
self in the least nut drink t no"Hf "h'
drink after another. until YOU are well
The lumber unloadcr started for the
nearest saloon so quickly that no one
could keep up with him. When his fell
low workmen got there hc had taken
eight drinks.
Here's to the scorpion" he said as he
polished Of the ninth.
After awhile he said 20 the bar-keep-
or. Gimme some cigars. I guess they re
good for scorpion bites. too and then
later on he remarked: II don't suppose
il would hurt Inc TO sing and so he
sang.
A tho other men unioaded other
schooners and looked for more scorpions
they were encouraged by the strains OF
the hilarity OF "Bilr which Heated over
the wharf.
Here's 10 the scorpion" he kept say
ing. Gimme another ball. This ain
fun. It's medicine"
No more scorpions we're found during
the day unless II happened that BIZ
saw few during the watches o, the
night. He was In an excellent state
when last reported and wasn't suffering
from the Effects OF insects In any way
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26

II the terms Of peace are perfectly woll
understood at the outset the final ratl-
ncati0n of the treaty should DE COM
pleted within "a short time This is the
third foreign war the United States mas
had. but, for the first time. in neeotIat-
ing treaty of peace with a FOREIGN
power. 10 enjoys tho benefit ot cable
communication with the continent. This.
and the modern fast steamer should
facilitate the tr1nemissi0n 0f cOmmuni-
cations and expedite the completion Of
treaty negotiations. II is the custom 20
conclude peace negotiations ON foreign
soil. for the obvious reason That TINS
IS fair TO both sides. After the kevolu-
uouarv War the peace commits toner's
met at Paris. and then, ass now France
and Spain were arravcd against Amer
Jean interests. France seeking 10 eNtehd
SPANS possessions in America, ANA En-
gland willingly lending her Influence TO
This effort because Of her own hostility
a. The vouur republic But Benjamin
Franklin John JAY. John Adams and
Henry Laureus. The American peace
commissioners. were unyicidins In de-
Tense OF the rights of their country ana
to this fact perhaps. as much as 10
amy other. this nation owes JOS exist
cnce.
r. WAS nearly % year after the pre-
uminarv treaty was ratified in England
and the United States before tne oocu-
mont WINS finally ratified and inc trans
action closed En- Paris. SO, alleI '"'
war of 1872. the treaty framed in Ghe.lnll
Relrium remained without hnal ralil-
cation until nearly the close oi me year
So slow were the means or commune.
.t-.., t.tvvoon the two countries that news
~ the ratification did not reach ms
country until over q month and a hait
had elapsed. and. meanwhile. me Dalll9
of New orleans. that made " 'il...
Jackson famous and put the fie5'',i,.s
witbin his reach. was fought ana 5ioT-
i,neiv won bv the American troops. III
The news OF the ratification OF the treaty .s,y
had been flashed across am ocean ,'l-,.,
M mat lime the battle of ~" orleans i','l..
would not have been loifnI h.o,,
,n an probability. would not have oeel'
III md tae history OF American
nolitics would have been greatly ch'ns-
ed.-Loslie's Weekly