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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21
All Quiet at Mania.
B. Gable to The Argus.

By Gable to The Argus.
Kong Kong, July 1s.-The
German Cruiser Camoran arrived
from Manila reports all quite.
The American reinforcements
nave not arrived. AguinaIdo and
Augustine have held a conference,
but the result has not been made
public.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21
VIRGINIA
For YOUNG LADIES. Roanoke. Va.

Opens Sept. 9Th, 1898. One of the
leading schools for Young Ladies in
the South. Magnificent buildings. all
modern improvements. Campus ten
acres. Grand mountain scenery in
Valley of Virginia, famed fo1 health.
European and American teachers Full
course Superior advantages in Art
and Music Students from twenty-five
States. For catalogues address the
President. MATTE P. HARRIS,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

To make your business pay, good
health is a prime factor. To secure
good health, the blood should be kept
pure and vigorous by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. When the vital fluid is
impure and sluggish, there can be
neither health, strength. nor am o1tion.
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Observing Neutrality.

BY Cable to The:Argus.
Tangiers, July 18.-The Sui
tan is concentrating forces in the
vicinity of Ceuta and Melila to
guard the frontier under the pres
sure of neutrality.
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HOW's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j CHENEY & Co., Props.
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST s. TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KlNNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken ater-
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and ucou surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sol by ali
druggists. Testimonials +
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

The annexation of Spain should
be delayed until Camara arrives,
when the tallow would go with
the hide.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21
M. E. Robinson & Bro
Bicycle Saddle
For Sale at a Bargain!

A handsome, n~ickel-plate, double
springs, bicycle saddle, of late patent,
and similar to a "Christyf model,
suitable for lady or gentleman, for
sale at manufacturers cost. Call at
STATIONS BICYCLE REPAIR
SHOP, on East Centre Street.
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Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling

0oS IA4]I I4A(a 40N1111S
Means danger. It
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which purihes and
Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizes
The whole system.
Be sure to get
Only Hoods.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

In these days of culture and progress
do not a grizzly beard or mus
tache, when they can be colored a
natural hue, by Halls Hair Remover.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

Some men are born great and
others roll up their trousers and
wade right into the midst of
greatness.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21
The Scene is Transferred from
Cuban Shores and the
Roar and Din of Bat
tie vii Soon
Follow.
To Commence This Week.
By Telegraph to The Argus.

and Gen. Corbin in regard to the
Porto Rician expedition. Gen.
Miles cables from Santiago that
he has four batteries aboard trans
ports ready to sail for Porto
Rico. Eight heavy batteries with
mortars have been prepared for
the expedition. Preparations are
being pushed with all possible
haste.
1t is the intention of Generals
Brooke and Corbin to start the
campaign before the end Of the
present week.
By Telegraph to The Argus.
Chattanooga, July 18.-The
First Army Corpse is preparing
to start for Charleston and other
points to embark for the advance
Porto Rician Army. Aficials say
the entire corps will probably not
go on the expedition.
Gen. Brooke is anxious to take
the entire command, but it is prob
able that onlya part will be taken,
the rest being made up from
troops already in the South near
the scene Of action. He will return
Wednesday from Washington,
when it is expected a forward
movement will begin.
Haine's brigade is under orders
to move to Charleston. for en-
barkation. Shipment will begin
to-day.
By Gable to The Argus.
Santiago Harbor, July Is
Almost Immediately after the flag
was hauled down from MORO
Castle yesterday steamlaunches
commanded by Hobsor and Pal
mer entered the harbor, penetrate
ing to the firing stations of the
submarine mines. The mines yer
all exploded under the supervision
of the Vixen.
1t was observed that two mines
at the entrance of the harbor had
been exploded, which might have
some connection with the sinking
of the Merrimac.
By Gable to The Argus.
Santiago Harbor, July 10
Quiet reigns in the city. The
American flag floats over MORO,
and Red Cross emblems are con-
spicuously displayed throughout
the city. Few civilians are left in
the city, which, however, does
not seem to be IN SO bad a plight
as was expected. Most Of the
stores are open, but customers
are scarce Many beggars are In
evidence, and there is some suf-
fering even among the better
classes.
An American guard has been
placed over the landing of sup
plies from the Red Cross steam
er estate of Texas
Evidences Of gloom and filth
are noticeable everywhere; new
ertheless. the city seems to be in
a healthy condition.
Yesterday afternoon a large
numb Der Of American transports.
p~rofusely decorated in bunting
and flags. entered the harbor.
making an imposing pageant.
They were greeted by the Span
ish inhabitants with and
cheers.
The Spanish troops will now
soon be embarked for transpor-
tation horne.
The government tug Potomac
has just arrived to assist in rails
ing the wrecks of the vessels of
Cervera's feet.
The long bridge at Aquadores
has been replaced.
Camara,s Fleet CrinnIed.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

Music should be pretty well
informed, considering the NUNS
beI of music teachers we have.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

The Oregon fred 1 ,776 shells
at C~ervera's feet. 1t remembered
the original Fourth of July.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-07-21

Entered at the Post ONCE st Colds
boro, N, c.. as Sscond-Class Matter
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GO1DsBORo NC. JULY 81, 1898
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Snakescharmers ought to make
excellent bartenders.
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Geo. D. Bennett.

LOST-On or about the last of
June, a two-caret diamond stud,
which was broken off the screw, but
still in the setting. Will pay a liberal
reward for information leading to it's
Geo. D. Bennett.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
State Campaign Meeting.

The State campaign meeting takes place
in Manning next Wednesday and the peo-
ple will have an opportunity to listen at
Governor Ellerbe's account Of his steward
ship. They will also be able to listen to
the reesons why he should not not Lave g
second term, by his opponents. Colonel
George D. Tlllman and Colonel R. B. Wat
son, Senator Archer and e1-Solictor Schum-
pert, and last but not least, Mr.. Feather
stone All these gentlemen want Governor
Ellerbe to drop the gubernatorial bone for
one of them 10 pick up. Colonel Tillman
wants the towns deprived of the dispen-
sary revenue, and Watson and Archer are
picking at the foundation brick Of the in
stitutions OF higher education, Schumpert
wants votes and Featherstone wants prohl-
bition.
Then we will have Col Dan Tompkins,
N. 4. Cooper and Capt. D. J. Bradham.
who are each asking for the Secretary of
States Office, but az only one of them can
get It. and as Dan Tompkins has already
had it two terms and Mr.. Cooper is mem
Der of the State Board OF Control, we think
the people will vote for Clarendon's favor.
ite, Captain Bradham.
Without going over tne enllre iiSI Ict So!te
candidates. we can assure the people II they
will attend the meeting they will not only
have plenty to select from, but they will
hear some very lively speeches. We espe-
cially hope the attendance will be good for
the reason it has been long time since
Clarendon has had an opportunity of hon.
oring one of her sons for State Office and
now the chance is afforded them and every
body should be here to give him q good
send-of. Next Wednesday is the day and
everybody should come.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
From Our Soldier Boys.

Camp Lee, Columbia. 5. c.,
June 49, 1898.
Editor THE TINES:
The party guessing Dearcs: the date When
this battalion will leave the State will be
given! the pair Of shoes taken of the first
Spaniard killed or captured by the Man
ming Guards.
Every man presentin the battalion has
been given underclcthing, hats and shoes.
TIE uniforms and guns are at the depot,
so before tl:is time next week We Will be
ready to move a5 :. moments notice.
The battalion is now complete; TIE last
company has been sworn in and once
again Major Thompson can rest easy.
Recruiting officers will be sent ont on
Tuesday to get up 26 men to recruit each
company up to the required number, LOG.
Sergeant Epps has been appointed recruit
ing officer for the Manning Guards. All
those wishing to join US will report to him
at Manning on next Friday and Saturday.
Transportation will be given every man
that passes the preliminary examination to
Columbia or wherever the battalion IS or
dered
Captain Davis is at home on business.
Private Baker took trip home last week
to see his best girl; he couldn't think Of
going to the war and not say goodbye
again.
We are glad to see Corporal Carroll in
camp again. Priyates White and Tiller are
able to sit up and will be with us the latter
part of this week.
Private Disher is on the sick list. but
much better today All others are improv-
ing.
We drill about four hours each day, get
ting ourselves IN shape to stand force
marches, ETC., in Cuba. 1t takes about
lO-mile march at 13 o'clock to get our blood
to circulate freely.
On last Tuesday Mr. W. T. P. Sprott
sent US q bag of fish. Each man ate at least
two. To say We enjoyed them would not
express c--- gratitude. We certainly ap-
preciate his thoughtfuiness and thank him
for his kind remembrance. A treat like
this can only be appreciated by those
placed in our circumstances.
The ladies of Columbia are going to fur
nish supper for the battalion next Tuesday
night. Your writer had the pleasure Of
taking supper with Mrs. Calvo and others
out here last week. the originators Of next
Tuesdays feast. can say now that each
one in the battalion will have al that he
can eat. So you see we are not forgotten
if we do belong to Uncle Sans chainsang.
Why don't the folks in Manning and all
over the county get up an excursion and
come overto see the boys? We would GER
tainly be glad to see them aud show them
all how we, as soldiers, live.
Were we in actual service We could give
you something more interesting, but news
here is as scarce as Spaniards. so will close.
Yours truly,
". G. I. 3. S. c. V.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
4 Few Prices.

l will sell you Sea Island Percale!
36 inches wide, at 10c per yard, wortl
12!c any other place
Numerous Percales, So inches wide
at Sc; worth 10c.
Belmar Percales, SO inches, for &c
worth Sc. These are all warranted
fast colors.
l have the Brakinbury Cloth. g
new fabric for Ladies' Skirts anC
Shirt Waists, which am selling fol
10c per yard; worth 123c anywhere
else.
have on hand about LOCO yards
nice Calicoes which l will sell at the
reduced price of SIC per yard, worth
sc, and the very best brands in Cal
icoes l sell for 44c, worth &c. These
are fast colors and will not fade.
| have beautiful line in Organ,
dies, both white and colored, that !
will sell you from 3 to sc per yard
cheaper than you can buy any place
else. Also a pretty line of Lawns,
both white and colored, you can buy
from 3! to 10c per yard.
In Ginghams | have a beautiful
line which I am selling at 4ic. worth
every cent of &c. These goods have
never been known to sell at these
prices before.
My stock of India Lawns is com
plete at prices never sold before.
/ have a large lot of 3G-inch Sea
Island goods l Will sell at 4!c per
yard, or &c per yard if you take a
bolt. l would like to give you a full
price list of Dry Goods, but for lack
of space | can't do so, but must give
you a few prices on other goods.
In Ladies Slippers l have large
line and as pretty as ever bought in
this or any other town. l can sell
you good Slipper for soc, worth 75c.
A Slipper that is sold for 81 else
where l am selling for 75c, and a
Slipper that has always sold for
$50 l will sell you for 81. These
prices defy anyone to beat.
Ladies' Undervests, SC, or six for
CSC: a better grade worth 15c, l am
selling at 10c, or three for 25c.
SHIRTS. In this my line is COM
plete, in Laundried and Unlaundried.
White and Negligee, and you will
find the best Shirt for the money
that you have ever seen. Will sell
you a first rate Percale Laundried
Shirt, with bright buttons, a real
pretty Shirt for csc.
Won't you admit that this is break
ing the record? And all ask you to
do is to come in with the "cash'' and
will give you some of the best bar
gains that you have ever had. If
you are not ready to buy, come and
get prices whether you have the
money or not, for l am sure when
you see my prices and have the
you will be sure to come back
and buy.
Call early and secure some Of the
bargains which l am offering. No
trouble to show goods: will gladly
show you through my stock any time
and prices that will surprise you.
All ask is to come and give me a
chance.
Thanking you for past patronage
and hoping you will favor me in the
future, am,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
MANNING. S. c.:
Remnants.

We have just gone through our stock anG
culled ont all remnants and We are offering
them at cost. Ladies, it will pay you tc
look over this lot Of Remnants, as there
are some good values in them. Remember
that We are closing out the remainder OF
our spring stock of Straw Hats very cheap.
We are also oSering some big bargains in
Gents Alpine Felts, in Black and Brown,
very, very cheap. Call and see them,
gents, We are sure to please you.
The pretsiest and cheapest line of White
Goods in town and you will believe it too,
II you will just come and look at the line OF
White Pin Cord Dimity we offer at 1-3c
per yard, sold at y 1-2c everywhere. Our
line Of White India Lawn at 10c per yard
has no equal in this part Of the State. We
invite comparison IN our White Goods
line. Remember the large line of Scotch
Lawns, all fast colorS, We are closing out at
5 l-2c per yard. Just thiok Of 1t, only Soc
for nice, fast colored Lawn dress.
A large LOT of nice. soft Slippers in all
sizes, only 40c per pair. Don't fail to geta
pair Of these cheap shoes, they will sur
prise you.
a large fruit crop, and we have All i'm
mense line OF Fruit jars on hand, SIPS a
dozen for half gallon Jars; 81 dozen for
quart Jars You will never buy Tobacco
as cheap again in years as we are now SELL
ing it. Yours Cor the cash.
". E. JENkINSON.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22

come veteran around the pets, and eX'
celled himself in the prepa-tion OF this
feast. Each man got two fish around, and
our guests were loud in their praises OF our
Clarendon friends Not only was each
man satisfied at supper. but painful was
put up for our breakfast, and especially tue
officers went to sleep dreaming of new con-
quests next morning. But unfortunately
a big ram came up that night and the
guard around the commissacy was taken
of, and as a result we had bacon instead
Of fish for breakfast Remembering how
we had enjoyed our supper, we didn't have
the heart to even investigate.
Major Land, an old veteran, knows how
to tighten the cares Of the soldier II camp,
and we will always remember the cheer
and good will created by the thoughtful
rcss of the major and the othe: gentlemen
mentioned above.
Yours respectfully,
w. G. DAVIS,
Capt Co. "D.'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
w. G. DAVIS,
Capt. Co. "D.'

Bad management keeps more people in
poor circumstances than auy other one
cause To be successful one must look
ahead and plan ahead so that when favor
able opportunity presents itself he IS ready
to take advantag &c of it. A little forethought
will also save much expense and valuable
tine, a pruden. and careful man will keep
q bottle Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in the house. the shift
less fellow will wait until necessity compelS
i: and then ruin his best horse going for a
doctor and have big doctor bill to pay
besides; one pays out 25 cents. the other is
out hundred dollars and then wonders
why his neighbor is getting richer while
he is getting poorer For sale by r. Is.
Loryea, druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
Entrance Examinations
South Carolina College

An examination for admission into the
Freshman Class. and for admission to the
Normal Scholarships, Of the South Carolina
College will be held at the county-seaL O.
this county, Friday, July 18th, 1898. The
examination will be conducted by the
County Superintendent OF Schools.
All wishing to stand this examination
will be on hand that morning.
The following circular will explain:
l. Those wishing to compete for the
South Carolina Normal Scholarships. Fol
some years provision has been made by the
Legislature for two young men, as Norma
students from each county OF the State
with remission of tuition fee, and most o1
the term lee; saving Of $50 session.
Thsre are at present two vacancies IN
your county.
2. All students who may wish to try, al
their own county seats, :ha entrance exam
ination to the South Carolina College.
Will you please note carefully the follow
ing regulations:
l. Applicants for tie a. B., the 8. S. and
the Normal courses in the South Carolina
College will be examined on English, his.
tory and mathematics, and also upon Latin
and Greek, if they wish to pursue those
languages. (See catalogue page 81.
2. Applicants will write on white paper,
Qegal cap is best on one side only of the
sheet.
3. They will carefully number each
sheet, and write their names at the top.
(. They will fold each examination sep.
arately, and write n0me and subject on the
back of each folded paper.
5. They will give their full names and
their postofices distinctly.
g. Each applicant will write at the end
Of each examination paper and sign the fol
lowing pledge: Il declare on homer that
have received no assistance on this exGmi-
nu;ion, and that none of tie questions were
known to me in advance.
". 5. RIcaEURG,
4S4tl County superintendent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can try
it who has lame back and weak kidneys,
malaria or nervous troubles. We mean he
can cure himself right away by taking Elec-
tric Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as stimulant to the
liver and kidneys. is blood purifier and
nerve tonic 1t cures constipation. head
ache fainting spells, sleeplessness and
melancholy. 1t IS purely vegetable, mild
laxative, and restores the system to its nat
ural vigor. Try Electric B,tters and be
convinced that they are miracle worker.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC bottle
at 4. 3. Loryea's drug store. 3
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22

A committee of one was selected consist
ing of Major Louis Applet to arrange with
the County Supervisor for ballot boxes to
be used in the primary election.
Capt. D. J. Bradham in eloquent words
thanked the people and the executive COM
mittee for the many honorable positions
conferred on him, and in feeling
words, alluded to the courtesies bestowed
upon him by the executive committee. and
said he wished to resign his position as
county chairman, and while the committee
regretted to part with its faithful and good
counselor, it complied with his wishes.
Mr.. J. Ebert Davis was elected to fill the
vacant chair OF our friend D. J. Bradbam
as chairman of the County Democratic Ex-
ec1tive Committee.
It was agreed to hold the State campaign
meeting tor this county in the court house
and it is to be hoped that all Of our citizens
will be at this meeting on the 29th and
give each candidate warm and hearty well
come to our county.
By order of the Executive Committee.
4. j. R1cHBoUgG, Sec'y.
June is, 1898.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
ACTS and
! IGURES.

This is q record breaking year.
Times are very hard and money
scarce. War is now upon us which
will make it more so.
Taking this into consideration /
have decided to break the record by
selling goods cheaper than they have
ever been sold before.
l mean business and mean what l
say, and to show that l am going to
do what | say. will give YOU
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
Attention, Manning Guards !!
Headquarters Manning Guards,
June 10. 1898.

Headquarters Manning Guards,
June 10, 1898.
Having received instructions to reorgan-
ize the Manning Guards and recruit it up
to the standard required under the militia
laws, the present members Of the Guards
are hereby ordered to appear at their ar
mory on Saturday, the 25th inst, at I
o'clock p. N.
All others desiring to connect themselves
with this command are invited to be pres
ent on said date, and after enlisting, they
will be entitled to participate IN the cleo
ton of officers from captain down.
Every member of the Guards is expected
to obey this order, and all desiring to serve
their town and county are urged to be pres.
ent BY order Of ". NJ. LEWIS,
W. D. YOUNG, I'd Jr. Lieut..
ID Serg't. l4I-2t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22

Chill cures ipjure the stomach because
OF the peruvian bark extracts fo"nd in
them, unless accompanied by a digestive
priciple Eamon's Pepsin Chill Tonic
overcomes this objection, because each dose
contains Pure Pepsin sufficient 10 digest
it. 1asteless and guaranteed. soc Dr.. ".
II. Brockington, Manning, 5. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22

Nj. P. kethchan of Pike City, Cal. says:
During ,ay brothers lat. sickness IRON,
sciat:c rheumatism, Chamhcrlan'S Pain
Balm was the only remedy taat gave him
any relief" Many others il@ye testified to
the prompt relief from pain which this
liuiment affords. For sale hy i. 3. Loryea,
5,- criS ST
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-22
Diseases OF the Blood ana Nerves.

OIseases OF inc BIoou nnC -5eTveS.
No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease of
the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
or otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bitters. Known and used for nearly q
quarter of century, it stands to-day fore.
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold By ali dealers.