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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23
The Real Truth of the Matter.

The falsehooas deliberately re-
peated by one or two persons who
knowingly circulate them with
view Of deoeivinr the voters on the
subject OF tie railroad subscription
show the weakness of the arguments
upon which they rely to defeat the
subscription. Truth and justice
require the facts, which are matter
of record, to be briefly stated.
In suit brought in 1887 by ?. Fl.
Keck, as Counsel for NJ. Larkin,
against the West Virginia Railroad
Black Bottle) and others, after
pending about 10 years, decree of
sale of all the assets, franchise, real
and personal property was entered
in August 1897. upon a report of R.
l.. Fast, Commissioner, to whom
the suit had been referred, ascer-
tanning and reporting all the debts,
claims and liens against the Rail
road, and all the real and personal
estate, owned by it, including coal
lands, and rights of way, in Preston
and Menongalia County. On the
10th day of October, 1897, G. c.
Baker and S. F. Glasscock made
sale of all the property then owned
by the Railroad Co., Except the
coal lands in Preston County, which
were ordered sold at Kingwood by
the other Commissioners, G. c.
Sturgiss bought all the real estate,
rights of way and other property
sold by Baker and Glasscock, being
the highest bidder, and paid for
same. The sale was confirmed by
Court and a deed made which is now
of record By this sale all of the
property Of the Railroad was dis
posed of except the coal lands, and
and the lien of the Railroad bonds,
judgments, etc, completely exhausted
and e1t5ngaished as TO all the prop
erty Of the Company, ercept the coal
lands. The coal lands were en-
numbered with vendors liens, ahead
of all other liens, and more, in the
opinion of the land owners and the
Commissioners who were appointed
to make sale, than the lands would
bring unless sold under the most
favorable conditions. They have not
been advertised or sold No rights
of way were owned by the Railroad,
either in Preston or Monongalia
County, e1cept those aUhtch ceye
sold. No part Of those sold tor the
bonded debt, or other lien of the
railroad, can ever possibly be sold
again for that Railroads debts,
whether bonded or otherwise.
Sturgiss owns them and has agreed
to deed them to the new railroad
free from all liens for purchase
money or payments, or bonds of any
kind or other liens or claims.
The records in the suits above
named will show the facts to be as
above stated regarding liens, proper
ty, rights of way, sale and deed.
There is nothing left of the old West
Virginia Railroad, or any other rail-
road, or any other railroad charter
or rights, that can possibly affect
the new railroad, either as a cloud
over its charter, rights of way OF
anything else that it may need OF
acquire for its construction, and nc
former lien can possibly affect it
Any reputable lawyer will verify the
facts upon request of any doubling
voter.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23

Morgantown, like every other town,
must grow, or must recede, in popu-
lation and wealth. That is a law Of
everything human. Unless new en-
ployment is given to our people, many
will be unable to pay for the homes
they have bought or built. Building
has been done in excess of the present
need, and in anticipation Of the fu-
ture increase in population and bust
ness Two years from now will show
houses to rent without tenants to oc-
cupy them, houses and lots for sale
at less than cost, unless we can find
new sources Of business and employ
ment. This can best be done by
building the proposed railroad and
opening new avenues Of employment
for both capital and labor. II this
fails now it will be many years before
it will be revived, and bitter will be
the disappointment and loss to many
a ldborer and investor
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23
Dance Tonight.

A dance will be given tonight at
the Municipal Hall by Frank St
Clair and Thomas Davis. This is
the affair that had to be postponed
from last Friday night on account
of other social events. The dance
will be the last one Of this series to
be given this year and for that rea-
son will be more greatly enjoyed by
those who attend than those that
have preceded it.
j. D. Summers has been appoint
ed post master at Triune this coun-
ty vice Alma Bennett resigned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23

What will you get il you vote TO
subscribe to aid in building the rail-
road? Before you will be called upon
to pay one cent, the railroad will have
expended in cash in the district, for
labor and materials, about sos, 000
viii that not make business, good wa
ges and good times? Will it not buy
bread meat and provisions, houses and
lots create demand for houses to rent,
lots to build upon, and for all house
hold supplies, furniture, hardware,
clothing, books, and all that go to
make life comfortable?
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23

road until over year of negotiations,
and went into effect only year ago
The result has been TO greatly increase
business on that road within the last
year. The new road would start oft
with that advantage.
Let's see what your railroad tax will
be. Ituelre cents on each 500 OF your
assessed real aud personal property.
s1.20 on each $1,000, 5000 on each
S., 900, and twelve dollars, only, II
you were assessed with $4,000. You
now pay twenty cents on the hundred
dollars for county roads, fifty one
cents for schools, thirty-five cents for
ST. te and state school tax, and seven
ty-ave cents county tax II you live
outside OF the independent school dis
triet.
Your railroad tax will be the small
est tax you will pay, and will do you
most good. Morgantown, South Nor
gantown and Seneca taxpayers pay
still less, excluding their town taxes
but somewhat more including the lat
ter. You will pay twelve cents for
twenty years TO help build the road;
you will tax ten miles of road over
$1.Sl in the district at large, and
about $2.62 on one mile in Morgan
town, for all time TO come.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23
CHURCH DEDICATED.
New Christian church is Conse
Grated on Sunday.

Impressive Sery Ices Take Place-Rev.
/. j. Spencer of Lexington, Ky. has
Charge Services In the Morning,
Afternoon and Night-0ther Churches
Take Part-Large sum of Money
Raised-History of the Church Since
the Congregation was formed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23

And the Morgantown and kingw0od is
Not-That's What We will Get-And
the Trade of the Country North of Us
Will go to the Other Road-0nly way
Out of 1t is TO Build Our Own EOad.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-23

headache bads Get Dr.. Miles Pain pms
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

1t is very hard to stand idly by and see
our dear ones suffer while awaiting the ar
rival Of the doctor An Albany IN. W
dairyman called at drug store there for a
doctor to come and see his child, then very
sick with Group. Not finding the doctor
in, be left word for him to come at once on
his return He also bought bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which he
hoped would give some relief until tie doc
tor should arrive. In few hours he re-
turned, saying the doctor need not come,
as the child was much better. The drug
cist, Mr.. Otto Scholz, says the family has
since recommended Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to their neighbors and friends un-
til he has a constant demand for it from
that part of the country. For sale by r.
E. Loryea, druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

The Coroners jury in the Pinckney
case in Charleston rendered verdict
according to the evidence and they
are not at all to blame for the mis-
carriage Of justice, ifjustice does mis-
carry. Charleston's police and de-
tective force is where the responsible
ity lies and the murderer escaping SO
efectually from under their very noses
creates the suspicion all over the coun.
try that the guilty party is not want
ed. If the murderer is caught the
good names of some will suffer, and
the 'smufHed shot" might be easily
explained. We do not believe mem
Der Of that jury was convinced of the
'.foot pad theory" but under the test.
imony adduced by the Solicitor, anc
with his very ingenious examination
of the witness there was nothing left
for the jury to say, other than Poor
Pinckney was murdered by parties
unknown. There is one thing sure,
Charleston's police protection can be
greatly improved.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

We heartily agree with the wish
expressed by the News and Courier
that the reunion committee do not
extend an invitation to Hon. ". J.
Bryan to visit Charleston during the
Confederate reunion. In our ludg-
ment the invitation would not be &C,
ceptea, and if it was, the great -politi-
cal leaders presence on that occasion
would greatly detract from the sol,
emnity of the celebration. Do not
invite Bryan for the reunion, but lc.
Charleston get up tshustle" and
have the great leader some other
time, procure cheap railroad rates
and the country folk will come by
the thousands.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
O. . IT q RIA
Bear, to AThs Kind You Have sISays Boug
Signature 8: l<@xAZzsz@x
Foreston News.
Editor The TINES:

Foreston is itself again. On We'd
nesday, the 1st instant, an election
was held for an Intendant and four
Wardens which resulted in the elec-
ton of Mr.. J. NJ Mercy for Intend
ant: for Wardens Mr. D. NJ. Smoote,
J. H. Boswell and ]. G. johnson, h.
d. Clark and G. S. Land, Jr., tied
and will have to make the race over.
The selection is good one and we
look forward to the building up Of
the waste places and q brighter day
generally. Mr.. Mercy is an old citl-
zen and man Of ability and push
and we think man in the right
place. The Wardens are all gentle
men in good standing and sufficient
ability to be assistants to the lnten-
dant. So we are now looking for
ward to many needed improvements
which have been greatly neglected.
The public school here closed some
weeks ago; it was presided over by
Prof. Berry of Spartanburg and he
made it Quite success. Three young
ladies of the senior class have secured
positions in primary schools and are
giving general satisfaction, viz: Miss
Lula Cantey at Foreston; Miss Maud
Cole, St Marks; Miss Bell Glenn
mons, New Market.
Mr.. d. NJ. Smoote, formerly of Oar
lington is preparing to engage in
tobacco and truck farming and an
other year will go into hop culture.
He is we'll informed in all these en-
terprises and we are looking forward
to something better than scent cot
ton. NJ.
/ Forepton, S. c., March 9, 1899.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

tinuance of Algerism. This advice
would have been adopted long rgo,
only it has failed to get the endorse
ment of Boss Hanna, who alone knows
how many damaging secrets connect
ed with '96 Alger could and doubt
less would tell, if not let down easy.
The report that the Attorney Gen
eral of the United States was about
to begin proceedings against the
Standard Oil Company for violating
the antitrust law was too good to be
true. There is no doubt that the
Standard Oil trust and a score of 9TH
ers are constantly violating the anti
trust law, but the obligations of the
present administration to trusts, as
well as the close business relations
existing between some of the men
VINO now dominate the Republican
party with trusts, are such that moth
ing short of actual conviction OF them
would convince anybody that any
serious prosecution of trusts will
teke place under this administration
When the Presidential campaign
opens there may be bluff made to-
wards prosecuting trusts for the ben
eft of the very gullible voters,
Mr.. Daniel O'Leary, chief factory
inspector of New York, testified be.
fore the industrial commission, now
sitting in Washington, that lie har
reported to the War Department
some time ago that clothing for tie
United States army was being made
in the sweat shops of New York city
which shows how much sincerity
there is in the claim of the Republi
can party to be the friend OF the
working classes. Mr.. OLeary sale
the prices paid for this work We're
about as follows: Coats, 80 II cents
infantry pants, % cents; cavalry
pants, from 26 to IS cents, and vests
from IL to Il ceuts. Nice friend
ship, to be party to making mer
and women work for such prices
isn't it?
There are reasons for saying tha
some sensational testimony will b.
given in support of the charges o
General Miles when the 'milltar.
court of inquiry returns from it
present needles trip to Chicago. Th'
--latest rumor is that the canned mea
which made so many soldiers slcl
will be proved to have been hors'
meat and not beef at all.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

confidence in his ability and integrity
was misplaced, according to his own
testimony when be admitted having
used the States money for his pri-
vate purposes. When the question
of appointing committee to inves-
tigate the various rumors that were
then rife, the writer was among the
advocates for an investigation, feeling
confident that an investigation could
only result in a thorough vindication
of Colonel Meals integrity, and the
showing would prove all that has
friepds have claimed for him as man
ager. There was opposition to the
appointment OF this committee, but 1t
came from some who did not vote for
Meals reelection. We are very sor-
~ to learn of the down fall OF any
man, but when that man IS a person.
al friend, his downfall is painful IN"
deed. The investigation so far shows
a miserable state of affairs, bad book
keeping, neglect, unbusinesshke meth
dds and an important set OF directors
who are very largely to blame for the
present conditions.
While we are deeply mortified by
the disappointing revelations with re.
gard to Colonel Neal, We are glad the
affairs of the Institution are being IN.
vestigated by committee who are
performing duty conscientiously-
without fear or favor, and when they
have finished their labors the people
will see that the General Assembly
acted wisely in ordering the investi
CATION. Meals own admissions con
vict him OF using public funds for his
private purposes; this puts him in
bad light, even if he pays back every
dollar without going to his bondsmer
for cent, and if he had been re-elec
ted, impeachment would have fol
lowed. The directors under the Nea
regime should tender their reslgna
tions at once and acknowledge one
OF two things, ignorance or culpabll
Iity.
We shall wait for the committee:
report before making any more com
ments, and only wrote the above OF
account of circumstances.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
THERE ARE OTHERS.

Clarendon is not the only county
suffering from the effects OF the Ill
advised purchase OF maps and charts
and from what we can learn the con-
Germ selling these worthless things
took away from the school children
over $4,000, of course the people
that discount the certificates, wheth-
er the same were genuine or forg-
cries made magnificent sum from
the discounts, and possibly other
money was made out OF the scheme.
The teachers association of KershaW
adopted the following resolutions.
The Teachers Association at a re-
cent meeting unanimously adopted a
resolution, in substance, as follows
It being the sentiment Of the her-
shaw County Teachers Association
that the public funds have been vast,
ed in the recent purchase, by school
trustees of this county, of charts to the
amount of over $4,000; be it resolved
that the county board of education
be asked to forbid, henceforth, the
purchase By tratees of maps, charts
or other school apparatus, for any
school in this county, without the
consent and approval, previously OBJ.
tained, of the tescher in charge OF
such school.
The resolutions come too late, the
horse is stolen; there is no need now
for a lock, the thing to do is to catch
the theft that stole the horse.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
PineN0od Points.

The pulpit of the Methodist church
was filled last Sunday morning by
Rev. Ed Fielder of Summerton.
Rev. J. A. Stevenson of Mayesvllle
conducted services here Sunday af
ternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. Stevenson are the
guests of Miss Naomi Broughton.
Mr.. G. W. B. Smith of Fulton, who
is now attending the Atlanta Denta
College, will return home soon fol
his summer vacation.
Mrs. NJ. E. Smiths new residence
is near completion, which will ado
greatly to the village.
Mr.. Willie J. Epperson, the popu
lar salesman OF Mr.. G. r. Griffin
spent Sunday in the country.
Mr.. w. H. Creecy, former resident
of this place, is now holding a re
sponsible position at the sawmill OF
Mr.. Bradham, near Packsville.
Mr.. J. P. Creecy, one of our former
merchants, is now on the road selling
tobacco and clothing.
Pinewood, S. c., March "A, '99.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
Stages OF Water.

Camden, March 10, s a. m.-Height
OF Wateree river, 1873 feet, being a
fall Of 10 of foot during past "a
hours.
March 13, a. m.-Height of Wat
cree river, so feet, being a fall OF
2.5 feet during past q hours.
Colum bia, March 10, Sa. m.-Height
of Congaree river, 2.2 feet, being a
fall of 1.2 feet during past "a hours.
March 13, a. m.-Height of Conga-
1ee river, 1.S feet, being a fall OF 1-1C
of a foot during past "a hours.
st. Stephens, March 10, s a. NJ
Height of Santee river. 1872 feet, be-
ing fall of TO of foot during past
d hours.
March 13, Sa. m.-Height OF Santee
river, 81 feet, being fail Of 40 of a
foot during past q hours.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. E. Bncklen i
Co., Chicago. and get a free sample box OF
DR.. Kings New Lite Pills. A trial will
convince you of their merits. These pills
are easy in action, and are particularly ef.
fective in the cure of constipation and sick
headache For malaria and liver troubles
they have been proved invaluable. They
are guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterioas substance and to be pure
" vegetable They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels gretly invigorate the system: Beg,
ular size 25c per box. Sold by R. B. Lor'
yea, druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
A Pretty Marriage.
Editor TIE TINES:

Editor lEE INES:
A large crowd assembled at the
residence of Mr.. J. A. Burgess on
Wednesday, March s, to witness the
marriage of his daughter, Bessie, to
Mr.. G. II. McClary Of Georgetown.
The writer Of this article had the
good fortune to be present. On,
what an enjoyable occasion and just
to think of having a free pass to a
dairy groaning under the weight OF
pies, cakes and other delightful cook
les.
Three o'clock was the hour set
apart for the marriage and just as
the old family clock struck the hour
the bridal party marched into the
parlor, Mr.. Joe Wells OF Manning and
Miss Addie Montgomery Of Kings
tree, leading the way as best man
and best girl. The bride was dressed
in a lovely steel grey dress trimmed
with delicate blue satin and chiffon
and her attendant was dressed in
delicate pink trimmed with cream
silk and lace. Rev, Mr.. Mills Of For,
eston oficiated and one could not but
be impressed with his earnestness.
After the conclusion of the cere'
mony the many friends and relatives
Of the happy young couple went up
to extend their congratulations.
They were the recipients Of many
useful presents.
About half-past four O'Clock the
bride and groom, accompanied by
many friends, went to the Foreston
depot to catch the evening train,
which bore them away to their fu-
ture home in Georgetown.
s VISITOR.
Jordan. S. c..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

We have saved many doctor bills since
we began using Chamberlan'S Congh Rem
edv in our home we keep Il bottle oren
ali the time and whenever any Of my fam,
ily or myself begin to catch cold We beg! n
to use the cough remedy and as II result w
never have TO send away for n doctor and
iucur large doctor bill, for Chamhs rain ;
Cough Remedy never fails to cnre: Ii J,
certainly medicine of great merit and
worth.-D. S. Mearkle, general merchant
and farmer, Bedford county, Pa. For sale
By R. B. Loryea, druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

The investigation ofthe penitentia-
ry, affairs ordered by the General
Assembly is now in progress and has
been for the past week. The revela-
tions are not what the friends of Col.
". A. Neal had hoped for; in fact
they are sad disappointment. We
do not believe that Colonel Neal in
tended to deceive his friends, but
nevertheless they were deceived, their
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15
Washington Paragraphs.

The Spanish Mauser rife has a
longer range than the 45-calibre
Springfield, even when the latter
uses smokeless powder, and the Krag-
Jorgensen has q longer range than
the Mauser; and yet the Ordnance
Department claims that our COM
mandins officers in the Philippines
were given their choice of these small
arms and preferred the 45-calibre
Springfield to the Krag-Jorgensen.
This claim is reinforced by the fact
that there were G,000 krag-J orgen-
sens lying in Benicia arsenal, Cali
fornia, subject to the requisition Of
Gen. Otis the whole time our troops
were using the 45-calibre Springfields
against the Spanish Mausers in the
Philippines. Only the volunteers
have these Springfelds, however, for
all Of the regular troops in the Phil
ippines are armed with magazine ri
fes. But, in point of fact, the Maui
ser has but little longer effective
range than the 45-calibre Springfield.
and is much less effective when it
hits, for the Mauser only wounds or
mains and the Springfield kills out
right. And the Springfield has a
slight advantage over the krag-Jor-
eensen in the hands of inexperienced
troops, and that is it's simplicity and
toughness-it will stand any amount
of neglect and rough handling, while
the complex mechanism of the hrag-
.Jorgensen renders it difficult to han
die and take care of. The regular
troops which are being embarked
for Manila now are armed with the
modern Krag-Jorgensen rifles and
smokeless powder.
X
The army reorganization law, re-
Gently enacted, makes a large ia
crease in the number Of army ap-
pointments and the President has
been compelled to give nearly all Of
his time since the adjournment Of
Congress to receiving and hearing
the recommendations Of Senators and
members in behalf of those whom
they want to have remembered
when the President makes up his
Jewels" The complete list Of those
who were finally selected are just an
nounced. 1t is understood that Gen
eral Joe Wheeler will not remain in
the army, although he would like to
do so (as he expressed it,, if he could
be sent to the Philippines where
there is some fighting, but he does
not care to remain in the army if he
would be kept at home-that is, not
sent to the Philippines. The Presi-
dent esteems General Wheeler most
b;ob1,, oc q co1Siar but he bae two
good reasons for not wanting to send