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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
NEWPORT.

hits, smith. ThIee-hase his. sIoLsod.
Home run, Noblit. Stolen bases, Noblit,
Mcleod, and Kelley. Sacrifice hit,
Smith. First base on oallsd balls. of
MsLs0S. i; ' By Soisy. l. Passsd i BALL. j,
loft. Doutas play, Smith, Tighe aud
Conroy. Tiuse. hours. Umpirs, flavin.
BRocKlON. y; PAwTUCKRa, 1.
Brockton, Mass, JULY 10.--Day was
invinciAls this afternDon, while Smiling
Macs offerings were hit hard. sofssn OPP
portuneiy. Perkins. Ferris and Clancy
contributed hne plays. Umpire Supple
gave opportunities for numtsr Of pro-
tests on balls and strikes. Score;
Brockton, 90 o 12l o 9 I'll
Pawtuokst. o % o o o.
Hits. Brockupn, 10; Pswtuoket. 4. Err
rors, Brockton. y; Pawtucket, o. Batter.
los, Day and Holmes; McCsfferty and
Wiley.
MANCHESTER, 9; TAUNTON. 2.
Taunton. Mass, July 1o.--Superior bat
ting ON the part Of Manchester enabled
her to break the tie by winning today 4
game. Taunton played with two new
men In the fnfIeld-6riszinssr and Kel-
log. The latter made an excellent show
ing. Score:
Manchester, O. o 3 o Al % o LIS
Taunton, 0 o 3 1 / al o Cd
Hits, Manchester, Is; Taunton, Q. Er.
rors, Manchester, 4; Taunton, 2. Batter
les, Kennedy. Mahoney and Lake; Drink
water and Curtis.
NEW ENGLAND STANDING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
So Unrnas liable.

She-That man Sprockett is such an
unreasonable man.
He--Yes.
why. you know my brAthes gos b.
cycle frem him"
Eyes"
"0n the installment plan"
YES"
"well, brother fell of the old bicycle
and nearly broke his nose"
"Indeedw
Yes. and he hasn't been able to earn
dollar in a fortnight"
1907"
Eyes; and what do you think? Sprock-
EFT expects him to pay his installments
Just the me."--Yonkers Statesman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
RALEIGH 10 BE REMoDRILED.

Washington, July lo.-The cruiser
Ralsigh. which was with Admiral
Dewey'a fleet in the battle of Mnaila bay,
Is 10 undergo extensive alterations in
volving an outlay of about $245, 900. A
naval survey board has repoxted gener-
al plan for repairs. They include ne W
boilers, new decks, the removal OF as
much of the wood upper-work DC possible,
iron bulk-heads, matches and better
system of ventilation, The present heavy
masts are to be taken out and light pole
masts substituted.
It Is probable that the coming towers
will also be taken off. The Raleigh Is
now at the Portsmouth navy yard, where
the repairs viii probably be made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
| FIRE rN MILLToWN.

CalaiS July 1o.-The building ON North
street., Milltown, owned by A. @. Cook
and occupied as store and dwelling was
practically destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning. The origin OF the
fire Is mystery. Tho stock and furni-
ture were damaged to the extent Of $1,000;
damage-to building, $1,000; insured. Mi.
Cook and family were slseping when the
fire Was discovered and escaped with
difficulty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
LAVE MARINE NEWS.

Norfolk, July l0.--Arrived, schooners
St. Thomas. Kennebec; John B. Prescott,
B Portland. sb
baltimore, July 10. Arrived, schoon-
ser B. ;. Poole, Kennepeo. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
DEFENDER SAILS FOR BRISTOL

New York, July 10.-Defender left her
mooring off New Rochelle late this after
noon for Bristol. She was under a try
sail and in the light air her progress was
very slow. Ihe Columbia did not leave
her noorinas during the day,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-11
AGUINALDO DECLINEs,

Madrid. July 10. --Aguinaldo according
to despatch form Manila refuses to lib
crate the Spanish military prisoners in
The hands of the Filipinos.
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THE subscriber hereby gives notice that he
a has been duly appoiated Administrator
OF the estate OF
oTHELL0 D. BROWN, Ia lie of Gorham
" sae 1911, 1919 ~ ~ S1 uos9Iseu anu
having demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired TO present the same for SET
tlemenk and all indebted thereto are requested
70 make payment Immediately.
LLEWELLYN w. BROWN.
Gotham. June20. 1889. esw
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A GENTS and canvassers to sell Admiral
~ Dewey pictnE esi cabinet phstes o. Per 100
saWpiss roe each; order QUICK and atuid the
rush; iliusfrfted ciEculer tres. a. HtkLBN,
PUBLISHER. Cincinnati, Chic. fulg10dtasFAwM
w ANfED-A manor women % travel and
w aRpolnt aaenta. Salary $50 per month
wofkezE's G1aransss AZ - dav' PesIfibn De@s
nAneqk Address Century, 3Sis Market ST
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
WRECK ON THE CENTRAL.
Two Engineers Killed and Fireman
Fatally Injured.

Two Engineers Killed and Fireman
Fatally Injured.
GEoRGETowN, Ca, Nov. 25.-A seri.
ous wreck occurred on the Central rail-
road l mile east of this place yesterday.
West and eastbound freight trains 93
and "a, the former going at e high rate
of speed, crashed into each other and
both engineers were instantly killed
and one fireman is said to be fatally in.
jured.
Engineer Cliff McManus was found
to be terribly crushed and scalded when
taken from his cab and the body OF En-.
gineer Alf Vining was found in a ditch
near his engine, mashed and marg.ed,
with one leg severed and one arm
hanging by thread.
Fireman w. E. Monroe is so serl.
ously injured that it is thought he can
not recover.
The other fireman, whose name could
not be learned, escaped unhurt while
Conductor Phelps and several negro
brakemen were badly bruised.
Both engines were battered and torn
to pieces and were 80 driven into each
other that they cannot be distinguished.
Neither, however. left the track.
Seven loaded freight cars were shat
tered to splinters and goods were scat
tered in all directions.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
FATHER KIDNAPS HIS BOY.
Takes Him From !; Kindergarten of
:.D O. ur ciiool.

Takes Him From :;: Kindergarten Of
ID O., ur ci,oo..
DECATUR. Ala, Nov 25-A peculiar
case Of kidnapping occurred here yesser-
day, a. T. Shaw. q blind music trader,
capturing his own 10Y CT 6 years from
the kindergarten oi the Decatur school.
Il appears that III taking forcioie
charge OF his own c!!ili SDnw IS in con-
tempt of court, as the ci:sEcery court
had given the child III charge of & n:an
named David Cook of Cpllmau county,
who had reared the child from infancy
since its motn=r vent to the insane a>y-
lum, aDCut six years ago, and IT'S 1a:her
became unable to provide for Ii.
Shaw had. however, previously turned
the boy over to Cooks wife and snbse-
uueutly sued out habeas corpus pro-
ceedings to recover his child and falling
t. appear, the court turned the child
over to Cook and wife. who, having 40
offspring, have become deeply attached
to the little fellow.
Cook has since had the care and nur-
ture OF the boy, sending him to school
and doing for him as if he were his
own. Shaw's son has been watching
his chances and yesterday he and his
father kidnapped the boy from school
They were followed to Hartselle, ar.
rested and brought back and last night
while the officers were fixing the pa.
pers, Mrs. Cook walked into the court
room and quietly abducted the boy
again. -,
Shaw intends fighting for his child,
attorneys claiming that he cannot be
prevented from taking charge OF his
own progeny,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
PILOT AND SAILOR DROWN.

Boat Caps!zes and They Perish In
Sight of Assistance.
PENSACOLA, Fla, Nov. 23. Pilot
Frank w. Walter and an Italian sailor
were drowned mere last night.
Walter boarded the Italian bark Pen
sacola late in the evening to pilot her
in. A high sea was running, the wind
was clustering and the vessel began to
bump the side of the channel.
Walter ordered the anchors out, and
in company with three of the sailors
started in small boat for the pilot
steamer Sommers N. Smith to assist the
bark in Their boat capsized- The cries
for help were heard on the government
steamer Poe, which went to their assist
ance.
Two Of the sailors we're rescued, and
later the body of Walter was found.
The other sailor is still missing.
Walter was one of the most popular
pilots here and stood high as citizen.
He leaves wife and six children.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
RECEIVER PUT IN CHARGE.
University Road Nust Pay Juds-
mint For Damages.

III" Ill = OF 1/HIH
DURHAM, n. c., Nov. 81 Judge
Brown has appointed receiver ior the
State University railroad, branch line
OF tie Southern railway. running from
University station to Chapel Hill
This receivership IS made ca petition
OF L ]. Andrews. administrator OF 9. N.
Andrews, who died IL January, 1893,
from injuries received on the university
railroad. On account OF these injuries
Andrews administrators brought suit
for damages and secured u verdict Tor
So, 500. This judgment the railroad re
fused to satisfy, though often demanded
TO co so, and to secure its payment the
appointment of a receiver was asked.
The court appointed Paul G. Graham
of Durham as receiver and ordered the
defendant railroad to show cause before
the resident judge at Greensboro, n C.,
Nov. Is, 1899, at noon. why the recelT-
ership shall not be continued until the
hearing of this cause.
The road was chartered by the leglS.
lature in 1868 and was later built by
the Richmond and Danyille Railroad
company. When that company was
succeeded by the Southern the road be.
came the property of the last named
corporation.
The Southern is now the owner of
practically all the stock of this road. but
the road has been operated ata loss, and
the Southern has recently secured a
Judgment agaiIss the com pany for 5o,'
OOO
To satisfy this judgment the road IS
advertised for sale Dec / under execu'
ton by the sheriff Of Orange county.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
FILIPINO LEADER GIVES UP.
President of the Insurgent Congress
Surrerders to Macarthur.

President of the Insurgent Congress
Surrerders to Macarthur.
MANILA, Nov. 24.-Bautista, president
of the Filipino congress, presented him
self to General Macarthur today and
formally renounced all further connec-
ton with the insurrection. He was one
of the influential Filipinos who hest
tated at the beginning Of the war as to
which side with which to cast his lot.
He was offered judgeship Of the So.
preme court, but declined.
He now announces that be desires to
accept the position and says the Filipino
congress and cabinetare scattered, never
to reassemble. Some of the members,
he adds. have returned to their homes,
while others are flying for safety. Many
of the congressman have resigned and
he believes the Filipino soldiers will lay
down their arms everywhere as soon as
they learn the truth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
ABBOTT TO GET HIS SEAT.
Supreme Court Renders Il Decision
Ousting Beddingtield.

Supreme Court Renders a Decision
Ousting Beddingicld.
RALEIGH, Nov. 2S.-One Of the most
interesting cases in recent years has
just been decided by the supreme court.
The railway commission was composed
Of three members. The term of one ex-
pired April l. Another who had been
suspended by Governor Russell. and
who was fornd by the legislature to
have been illegally removed, resigned.
D. H Abbott, Republican, had two
years to serve. The legislature abol.
ished the commission and created the
corporation commission, giving the lat.
ter jurisdiction of railways. Three
members were appointed by the legisla-
ture, and Abbott brought suit for the
seat of one of these. E. G. Beddingfeld.
The lower court decided against Alb
bott. but the supreme court yesterday
reversed this decision, and Abbott will
take his seat, ousting Beddingfeld.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
TWO HANGED FOR ASSAULT.
Mitchell and Lucky, Both n Sro's,
Executed at Darlington.

Mitchell and Lucky, Both n gro's,
Executed at Darlington.
DARLINGTON. S. c., Nov. 24.-The
first legal execution in this state for
rape occurred today, Ed Lucky and
Tom Mitchell, negroes, being hanged
for an outrageous assault last month on
Miss Josephine Laferty, young white
woman.
Five negroes were apprehended at the
time and the lynching OF all was mar
rowly averted by the prompt action
of the sheriff.
Lucky confessed and implicated
Mitchell, being the principal testimony
which convicted him. There was no
evidence against the others
On The scaffold today Lucky repeated
his confession, but declared Mitchell!
innocent. Mitchell protested innocence
to the end. Both necks were broken IN
the fall.
The trial was held two weeks after
the crime was committed and resulted
in prompt conviction.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
MAYOR OF MACON is DEAD.
ssDaisy' Price Succulnbs to an Opera
ton For Peritonitis.

ssDafsy" Price SucculnDS TO an opera.
ton For Prritonitis.
MACON, Nov. 23.-Sylvester B. Price,
mayor of this city, is dead. He sue
cumbed to en- operation for rerisonitis
at the city hospital yesterday afternoon.
Mayor Price. called for many years
by his friends Daisy" Price, was one
OF the most popular men in Macon. He
had beck elected several terms mayor,
and there was no opposition to his re-
election nex5 December.
He served rs postmaster of Macon
during President Cleveland's second
term, having been nominated for that
position by Hon. T. B. Cabaniss, then
congressman from the Sixth, district.
He was man of positive convictions
and his terms as mayor were marked by
sharp contentious with those who op-
posed HIM He was, however, generally
Endorsed by the people.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
rHEASTERN RAILROAD.
North Bound,

Daily. O":ly except SuIiday.
No. 50 runs through to Columbia via
Central il. Ii. OF S G.
Trains Nos. IS and 32 rua via Wilson
aud Fayetteville Short Line--,:,ni make
close con ncction for all points Moth.
Trains Oh G. u D. T. X. leave Florence
daily except Sanday $50 m, rive Dar.
lirg,on 1928 a III, CLeraw, ll.40 Il N,
WadeShoro 1886 p IL. Leave Florence
daily except Sunday, 500 p III, arrive Dar-
ling:ou, s Is m. Hartsvlile 92O IN,
B=nnetsviiie 9.2l p ~, Gibson 945 N.
Leave Florence Sunday only $50 m, Of.
rive Darlington 1927. Hartsville lilo
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6.35
u HI. Bennettsvil!e 659 IL, arrive Darling.
,oa 7.5G N. Leave Huntsville daily ex-
cept Sunday OO IL N, arrive Darlington
7.45 IL. leave Darlington S.55 IL, arrivv
Florence 20 a ~ Leave Wa,i, sboro daily
except Sunday 25 m, Cheraw 5 Is M,
Darlington 629 p II, arrive Florence Z =
M Leave Hartsville Sunday only SIS a m
Darlington 900 a II, arrive Florence 90
an.
J. l.. KENLEY, JNO. F. DIVINE,
Genl Manager Gcnl Sup't.
I. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
II. ". EMERSON. GenI Pass Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Mob Buried Their Victim.

JACKSON, Ga, Nov. 24.-Word was
received here yesterday that small
posse of citizens who have been search.
ing for the negro who attempted an as
sault on Mrs. John Thomas Mcclure
Monday came upon the man in a swamp
on the Ocmulgee river near here late
Monday night, and Immediately rid
died his body with bullets. It is re-.
ported that he was buried in the swamp
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Negro Shoots Two Officers.

REp1oS, Ala, Nov. 25.-News Of a
double killing comes from Falkberry,
in this county. NJ. NJ. Fountain, a jus.
tice of the peace, issued warrant for
the arrest of a negro laborer who was
employed ON the construction force OF
the Repton-Pineapple railroad. The
bailiff summoned depu:,v sheriff and
together they started to arrest the ne.
gro. AS they approached a sqpad OF
Workmen the negro, divinirg their pur-
nose, drew a pistol and shot both Of the
men to death and fed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
REVENUE OFFICIAL SHORT
Deputy Collector ut statesvillr, n. C..
Placed Under Arrest.

Deputy Collector ut StatesViilr, n. T.,
Placed Under Arrest.
AsHEv1LLE, N. O., Nov. 25.-Felix J.
Axley, deputy internal revenue collector
in charge of the stamp Office at States.
vile, N. G., who disappeared, has re-
turned and is now in the hands of the
officials
A special agent Of the department.
from Washington has gone over his &C
counts and finds shortage Of between
81, 900 and S.. 900.
It is conjectured that the money was
lost il gambling.
Internal Revenue Collector Harkins
does not think the shortage will exceed
S., 900.
Axley is native Of Cherokee county
and has q wife and two children.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
State Board Must Decide.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 23.-The county
election board, after hearing arguments
yesterday and today on the motion to
throw out the vote Of the city Of Louis
Vile, decided to pass the matter up to
the state board, which will convene in
Frankfort. The motion to throw out
the vote was made by attorneys for the
democratic candidates, claiming the in.
timidation of voters by soldiers on elec.
ton day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Electric Plant For Opelika.

OPfLIKA, Ala, Nov. 2S.-The city of
Opelika has awarded the contract for
lighting the oity for the next ten years
to J. W. Persons of Montgomery, who
will build avaluab bic plant and contracts
to furnish arc lights at half the price of
the present company and incandescents
at 20 per cent cheaper. It is said the
new plant will cost $4,000.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
ILLINOIS SHAFTS UNVEILED
Monuments Dedicated: Oh Batti' fields
Around Chattanooga.

AROUND Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. o3.-At 10 clock
this morning the exercises of dedicating
the 107 monuments and markers of the
state of Illinois on the battlefelds sur-
rounding this city were held at Orchard
Knob, the site Of one OF the principal
memorial shafts, and famous during the
civil war as the headquarters of Gen.
eral Grant.
The day was clear and warm, typical
of this season in the central south. 1t
is estimated that more than l,0U0 resi-
dents OF Illiro and at least 5000 Chat
tancogl people attended the exercises
and remained until the close Of the pro-
gram.
Among the distinguished visitors was
Senator Cullom, Governor Tanner and
staff; Commissioner of Pensions FL. Clay
Evans, General H Y. Boynton repre-
senting the secretary of war and large
delegation from the confederate camp
of this city.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29

No. SO rms through to Charleston, S. c.,
via "entral r. r., arriving Manning GOA
N, Lanes, 43 p III, Charleston $50 ID
Trains on Conway Branch leave Chad
bourn 535 NJ, arrive Conway Z 40 NJ,
returning leave Conway $50 u NJ, arrive
Chadbourn Il 20 Al IN, leave Cha,lbouln
II 50 III, arrive ut Hub 1926 pm, returning 6
leave Hub 90 p III, arrive ut Chadbouln
3 30 p III. Daily except Sunday
J. Il. kENLY, Gen'i Manager.
L. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
H. N. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Had Cut Off by u Train.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 23.-Reuben
Carroll, painter by occupation, from
Cedartown, Ga, met horrible death
last night on track used by the Gen.
trail OF Georgia, Alabama Great South
ern and Southern railway, near Gate
City, a suburb Of Birmingham, by being
run over by train. Ills head was
mashed completely off.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
REUNION COMES TO AN END.
Confederate Veterans VIII Meet Il
Augusta Next Y-nr.

Confederate Veterans VIII Meet In
Augusta Next Y-nr.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 24.-The first annual
reunion of the Georgia confederate vet
erans came to an end this afternoon
when an adjournment was taken sine
die. The next convention will be held
in Augusta, at date to be named.
This mornings session was taken up
in adopting resolutions. The city Of
Savannah was thanked for its hospital.
ity and the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy for the attention shown the vet.
Grams while here.
A special committee was appointed to
prepare resolutions Of regret at the death
of Vice President Hobart.
General Evans and other distinguished
veterans left FOR their homes this even
ing.
An oyster roast at Tybee was the
principal event this afternoon.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Tragedy AT IL Negro Supper.

ABBEv1LLE, S. O., Nov. "a. n
Kennedy, a white farmer, was killed
last night at negro hot supper on the
nlantation of A. W. Smith, about
miles from the city. He was sho
through the heart and instantly killed
hv Hector Berneau, negro umbrella
mender, who used pistol. Kennedy
1pae not armed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
MONTGOMERY Wants a Fair.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 23.-The
Alabama State Fair association. which
has just concluded a very successful
season at Birmingham, is having seri-
Gus obstacles thrown III its way by the
ministers of that city, and a movement
is on foot to have the next fair held
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Mot His Deati, at Crossing.

TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 25.-Joseph D.
Wilson, assistant superintendent OF the
Florida insane asylum at Chattahoo'
chee, while driving in buggy across q
railroad track near the asylum, was
struck by Florida Central and PENN
sular train and received injuries from
which he died.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Cotton Mil at icitzycr.id.

FITZGERALD. Ga, Nov. "a. - At a
largely attended meeting here it was
decided 10 erect $50, 900 cotton mill at
this place. More than half the capital
stock has been subscribed and the bal
ance is in sight. W. r. Bowen was
elected temporary president and will at
once proceed with the preliminary ar.
rangements.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
GENERAL MILES IN ATLANTA
Commander Of the Army lnspecfs
Fort Mcpherson.

Fort Mcpherson.
ATLANTA, Nov. 25.-General Nelson
A, Miles reached Atlanta at i2 o'clock
astnight in the private car OF President
Marvin Hughitt of the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad. General Miles
and party retired before the car reached
Atlanta and spent the night in the car:
The car was sidetracked and remained
in the railroad yards near the depot all
night.
This morning General Miles went to
Fort Mcpherson for the purpose of IN.
specting the post. He is on a tour OF
inspection and comes from New Or.
leans. He has been in California and
inspected posts at San Francisco and
Los Angeles. He also inspected anum-
Der Of posts in Texas.
The general left on the midnight train
for Washinpt ptOu.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
Prisoners Burned to Death

JELL1co, Tenn, Nov. 24.-Granyille
Neil and John Sprouts were cremated
here early this morning. The men were
arrested last night for drunkenness and
confined in the city calaboose. The
town marshal made a fire in their cell
and later in the night this fire ignited
the building. Go:bard's saloon. next
door, also burned. The cries of the men
awoke lady across the street, whose
husband made an effort to rescue them.
1t was too late. This morning the
charred remains of the two meH were
fopcd in the debris
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-29
$4,000 Suit Against Evans.

KNOXVILLE, Nov. 23.-Squire Thomas
GiFe, leading citizen of Chattanooga,
today filed suit against II. Clay Evans
for $4,000. Giffe was pension attor.
ney and was disbarred by Evans sew
eral months ago He alleged Evans re-
moved him for political reasons. and
not incompetency or violation Of the
nension law