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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06

lavish floral display, and particularly
notable was the Offering of flowers to
the new members of the body. The
desks 10 which they had been assigned
were loaded with the choicest selections
from the public and private conserVa.
tories of the city.
Attention was cllled to the fact that
no emblem of mourning appeared on
the vice presidents desk. This ap.
parent omission was explained By the
statement that the senate had not been
informed officially O.; Mr. Hobart's
death
Pending the actual couvening of the
senate, the chamber presented a most
animated and picturesque scene. The
galleries were filed with brilliant and
distinguished audience.
In the diplomatic gallery were several
promir ent members OF tie diplomatic
corps, among whom was Lord Pcunce-
fote, the British AMBASSADOR. aDd Lady
Pauncetote.
Promptly at II o'clock, loon. Mr..
FRYE of Maine, president pro q |, called
the senate TO order The bal chap
lain. the Rev. Dr.. 1diiiburn. pronounced
the invocation, making beautiful and
touching reference 70 the death OF VICE
President Hobart.
Mr.. Bacon (Dem., Ga.) was the first
member 70 be recognized bv the chair.
He presented. Oh behalf of Mr.. Mallory,
dem. Fla) Who was detained from
the session by illness. the credentials OF
Senator. eiece Taliaferro Of Florida.
They were fled.
Credentin!s of Quay Up.
Mr.. Penroso (Rep., Pa presented
the credentials of Matthew S. Quay,
appointed senator from Pennsylvania
by the governor.
On motion of Mr.. Cockrell of Mis-.
souri,, the credentials Of Mr.. Quay were
referred to the committee on privileges
and elections. In this connection Mr..
Chandler (Rep, n. H. offered reso-
luton that Senator Quay be admitted
as senator from Pennsylvania. This
resolution also was referred to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections.
Remonstrances and memorials against
the seating of Mr.. Quay were presented
by Mr.. Burrows (Rep.. Mich } and Mr..
Jones (Dem., Ark
The credentials of Mr.. Hayward Of
Nebraska were presented and subse.
quently the announcement was made
by Mr.. Thurston of Nebraska that ow-
ing to critical illness Mr.. Hayward was
unable to be present.
By direction of the chair the new sem
ators were presented at the secretary 3
desk. where the oath of office was ad-
ministered to them by the president
pro TEN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
Gase Submits an Estimate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The secretary
Of the treasury today transmitted to the
house of representatives estimates of
appropriations required for the service
of the fiscal year ending June 80, 1901.
The aggregate of the appropriations es.
tima,ed for is s631, ,oS1. .994, an increase
over the estimates for the present fiscal
year of S3S. 023,6I6. and an increase
over the appropriations for the present
fiscal year of s34. 235, ,024.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
Electric Lights For Tampa.

TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 4.-Letters patent
have been issued mere for the incorpora-
ton of the Tampa Electric company
with a capital of $4,000. The com.
pany is organized for the purpose Of
furnishing light heat, power for rail.
ways and other purposes. The incor.
porators are George j. Baldwin, Peter
o. knight, Eliot Wadsworth, W. H.
Blood, Jr., and H G. Bradlee.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06

street of Indiana and Mr.. Carmack of
Tennessee were appointed teilers.
Mr. Newlands. himself candidate,
voted for Mr. Richardson.
The roll cali resulted: Henderson.
1T; Richardson, 155; Bell, 4; New
lands. 2.
The clerk thereupon announced the
election of Mr.. Henderson amid great
applause from the Republicans.
Roberts Case Cos Over.
When the name OF Brigham H Rob
erts was reached in the house rollcall
the Utah mem ber elect proceeded alone
desk and awaited the administration of
the oath At the same time Repre-
sentative Taylor of Ohio secured the
floor and amidst breathless interest pro-
tested against the swearing in of Rob.
erts on the ground Of his being polyg-
amist and rot properly naturalized
American citizen.
Representative McRae Of Arkansas
followed with protest from the Demo.
craclt SIDE. saying this issue was one in.
volving the sac-edness Of the American
home. a sentiment that brougks an out
burst of applause.
Speaker Henderson addressed Roberts,
saying:
"Will the gentleman stand aside un-
til the rollcall is completed :"
Mr.. Roberts assented, with the state.
ment that in so doing he waived none
of his rights.
II can assure the gentleman" an
-, to
none of his rights by this course
Mr.. Roberts then resumed his seat
and the rolcall proceeded.
1t was agreed by unanimous consent
that the consideration of the resolution
should go over until tomorrow until
after the reading Of the presidents
message. The swearing in Of the re-
naming members was then concluded.
Taylor Wants an Inquiry.
The following is the text of Repre-.
sentative Taylor's resolution for the ap-
pointment of q special committee to in
vestigate the Roberts case:
Whereas. 1t is charged that Brigham
Il Roberts, a representatives elect to tbs
Fifty-sixty congress from the state of
Utah, is ineligible to q seat in the house
of representatives, and,
"Whereas, The charge is made
through member of the house oa his
responsibility as such, and on the basis,
as he asserts, of public records, afida-
Wits and papers eVidencing such ineligi.
bility,
"Resclved, That the question Of the
prima facie right of Brigham H Rob-
errs to be sworn in as a representative
be referred to a special committee Of
nine mem bers of the house to be ap.
pointed by the speaker and until such
committee shall report upon and the
house decide such question and right,
the said Brigham H Roberts shah not
be sworn in or be permitted to occupy
seat in this house, and said committee
shall have power to send for persons
and papers and examine witnesses on
oath in relation to the subject matter
of this resolution.
Gloom Over the Senate.
In the shadow of the recent death Of
Vice President Hobart the senate con-
7ened at noon today in its first session
of the Fifty-sixth congress- The death
of the vice president cast a pail over the
preliminary proceedings at the north
end of the great marble capitol.
AS usual on the opening days of
session of congress the chamber was o
veritable conservatory. The odor of
the rarest and loveliest of blooming
plants was heavy on the air. Scarcely
a single senator was forgotten IN the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
Crookeduess Now Suspected.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 4.-The Branch
vile express robber has not been caught
Detectives from this city and Columbia
have gone to help the county authori.
ties. A reward of $500 has been offered
by the express company. Something g
crooked is suspected. This suspicion Is
heightened. as the $40, 900 lost from the
Columbia express Office two years age
has never turned up.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
BOTH BRANCHES OF
CONGRESS CONVENE
David 8. Henderson Is Made
Speaker Of the House.
ROBERTS CASE GOES OVER

Utah Member Appears and Announces
Himself Ready to BE Sworn, but tho
Speaker. In Accordance With Agree
ment, Il quests i,.n to Step Asid-.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-The opening
OF the Fifty sixth congress at noon to.
day attracted that widespread attention
which always attaches to the annual
assembling of tie national lawmakers.
There was added interest in tho event
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
STATE SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY Of Clarendon.
BY James NJ. Windham, Esq. Pro
bate Judge.

SV James VI. WlnQGalu- Esq, To-
bate Judge.
ITHEREAS, DANIEL L. REl-
W NOLDS made suit to me to
grant him letters of admins
tration of the estate of and effects
of Isabella Reynolds, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors OF the said Isabel
la Reynolds, deceased, that they be
and appear, before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Manning, 5.
c., on the 18th day of December next,
after publication hereof, at II o'clock
in the forenoon, to show cause, If
any they have, why the said admin
istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 22d day
of November. \. D. 1899.
JAMES II. WINDHAM,
SEAL.
30-3tl Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
Boys Overcoats.
Duchess Trousers.
Blankets.

Now is your chance to prepare for cold
weather.
Ali our Blankets at greatly reduced
prices for this sale
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
SHOES.-Our Bargain
Counter.

We have never been able to afford ''CLD
STOCK. 50 when line gets down to three
or four pair We put them on this counter
and let them go for what they will bring.
If you can be fitted You can secure rare
bargain
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
Gloves.
Colored Dress Goods.

20 uleces Paid Dress Goods at 7!c
y pieces Plaid Dress Goods at Dc
$ pieces Plaid Dress Goods at lie
- ieceS PLAIN and fancy Dress Goods at
~ l-2c.
10 pieces plain ana fancy Dress Goods at
Zee.
5 pieces plain and fancy Dress GOODS at
lG2c.
6 pieces Diagona!S. II inches wide. at
225c. 40
IS pieces Henrietta. iii nil colorS, Sc
inches, at 22ac.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06

10 pieces Henrietta, in ali co!ors, 80
inches, 26 LIE.
4 pieces Woo! Paid Dress Goods at :7c
10 pieces Wool Plaid Dress Goods at 2,a
= pieces Diagonal, extra value. at 30 p:
pieces PIaidS. extra value at 39c.
) pieces P!aids, extra value at 47c.
pieces Covert & 9th, extra value, at 49".
l piece Bine Bril:antine, 49c.
piece Blue Brillantine. 81 lie.
Navy Blue Serges, 49c, 5Sc and 62 l2c
81 inches FiannelS, in all colorS. a. 43c.
54-inch Ladies' Cloth, in al co!ors. at 69c
Oversuit Patterns are S379. s. 25, $3.50,
% and 50
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
Hats.

10 doz Black Alpine Hats, bound edges
and wide band, at 49c.
% dcz Brown Alpine Hats, bound edges
a. u wide band, al 43c.
10 doz Nutria Alpine Hats, bound edges
and wide band. at 49c.
; doz each Black, Brown and Pearl Hats
at 73c.
) ioz Black and B:owo Alpine Hats, at
9}c.
10 doz Medium Shape Ai-Wool Hats, at
Gec.
:; doz Black and Browu Derbys, latest
Shapes, regular $3.50. but were b!ande" g
by mistake Manufacturers loss IS your
gam. Wea selling this lot at -.
Special reductions on AL other grades
eX2ept the Howard.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
ID. Y e
Do You Eat ?

You can find at my store EE ERI-
THING for the table.
NEW CITRON, CURRANTS,
RAISINS AND NUTS
For that Fruit Cake.
CRANBERRIES for the Turkcy.
Have just received lot OF
New BaGkWheat and Oatmeal.
Full Cream Cheese, per lb.........i5c
Fresh Ground Pepper, per III ...l3c
Good Cooking Butter, per lh....., 223c
Finest Table Butter. per lb....... SOC
Ny stock of Groceries was never so
complete, and You will find here
everything You want.
We are still headquarters for Fine
Fruit, Candies, Vegetables, etc.
1t will pay YOU to trade with us.
Come and look. Polite attention
to all.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06

80 doZ Sox. assorted colors, 4c per pair.
80 doz Sox, assorted colors, &c per pair.
50 tloz Sox, assorted co!orS, extra heavy,
ut 7$c per pair.
% ,!oz Sox, Black and Tan, at &c per p.
IS doz Sox. Black and Tan. at &c p"r pr.
Wool SoX at 223c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06

Mr.. Morris OF Minnesota, Mr.. Over.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-03-09
Admiral Dewey.
(ASheville CitiZen,)

Admiral Dewey is, unquestionably,
taken all in all, the most remarkable
character developed. or, perhaps
more properly speaking, brought to
the attention of the world during the
past year. Few outside of official
circles knew of Commodore George
Dewey before the world was trans
fixed in open-mouthod wonder at his
almost miraculous performances at
Manila last May. And some people
have no doubt thought that event too
remarkable to have been altogether
result OF definite plans. But all such
doubters will be struck dumb when
they read that in the midst of the
excitement at Manila Admiral Dewey
has quietly been converting Cavite
into irst-class coaling station for
United States ships. He has now
$4,000 tons of coal stored there, a
supply which will be invaluable in
enabling our Pacific fleet to work in
Philippine waters for a long period
without it's efficiency being i'm paired
for the want of fuel. No result can
follow the efforts of that sort of a
man without being deserved, and no
honor can be put upon him that he
has not already earned. The nation
may divide between Sampson and
Schley, Miles and Shafter. but the
American people are a unit in their
unmixed admiration of Admiral
Dewey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-03-09
THAD R. MANNING, Publisher.
VOL. EVIII.
TIE FRET BABY.
It's Coming is Looked Forward to
With Cotl Joy and Fear and it's
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by AL.

The arrival Of the first baby in the
household is the happi"st and most i'm
pDrtant event Of married life The young
=: Ifn who is to become 81 mother delights
10 think Of the happiness in store for her
:, hen the little one shall nestle upon her
,reagt and latterly she shall hear it lisp
he sweet and holy name, mother.
sut her happy nntic IpatIOn quickly vaD-
nt.s when she realizes the terrible pain
and suffering through which she must
MSS while bringing the little one into
the world. Anindcecrhable fear of the
ranrcr attendant upon the ordeal soon
GissIpates her Joyfulncss.
Thpu+ands of women have learned
" experience that there is absolutely
40 necessity for the Suferings which at
tend chlld-bIrth; they know that by
the uqn If "Muthor's Friend"-a scien-
t'iic IniIncnt-fur n few weeks before
ne tr-inr hp'r, ryIpctant mothers can
&c.. urppnre. themselves for the final
orlr that the pain and suffering of the
r-n(rd event are entirely Obviated and
p ~ saf"lv passed through with COM
..2ratIveIy little discomfort
All women are interested, and es-
eria " rynectnnt mothers who for the
'i.-f time hi~r To undergo this trial, in
.l!"nn r",u"dy ; for they know the pain
mi suffering. To say nothing of the dam
~. w!llrh ~ in store for them Moth
,s- . Fricnd' is wcman's greatest bles-
-.,.,,. for it takes her safely through the
.vrrrst ordeal Of her life. Every woman
s.,rulh Il" glad - read the little book
n"forr Baby is Bon" which contains
information OF gent value to all. II
~ill hc sent free t any one who sends
t.,.i" address to Tn" Rradiield Regu.
lap Co. Atlanta, Tn.
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(Wilmington MesSenger.)

AS cotton is a great Southern sta
pie all that concerns it is more or
less interesting. What it costs to
grow cotton now under the changed
conditions is important. The statis-
tician of the United States agricul-
tural department is Mr.. John Hyde.
He has lately published some in
structive statistics. He says the last
census shows that there were 81 per
cent. owners of cotton lands in the
ten most important cotton growing
States. There were Is per cent. who
rented, and % per cent. who culti
waited on shares. He received esti-
mates from 3,S46 planters in III
counties. He rejected 400 of these.
The investigation revealed that the
average total cost of cultivation per
acre on the 1885 upland plantations
is 1852, and the average total re-
turn is $19.OS, the average net profit
being 1851 per acre. The average
yield is 1856 pounds of lint cotton
and 16 bushels of seed per acre, and
the average price OF lint 81 cents per
pound and of seed 11.9 cents per
bushel. The average cost Of picking
per hundred pounds is Al cents and
the average cost Of producing lint
cotton in all States and Territories is
5.27 cents per pound. Of the 1876
plantations reported from 7O5 coun-
ties 80 per cent. show profit and 20
per cent. show loss.
The following table gives cost to
producer by acre on 500 pounds bale.
1t will be seen that North Carolina is
included:
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Baltimore SUM-

Rumors which have agitated fl
nancial circles for several weeks
relating to pending deal involving
the interests in control of the Georgia
and Alabama Railroad and the Sea-
board Air Line were disposed of yes
terday. From an official source the
following statement was made:
"Messrs. John l.. Williams & Sons,
of Richmond, and Middendorf, Oliver
& Company, Of Baltimore, for them
selves and associates, have purchased
from Messrs. N. Bayard Cutting and
r. Fulton Cutting, of New York, a
majority of the capital stock of the
Florida Central and Peninsular Rail-
road Company. Messrs. Cutting have
secured for all other stockholders of
the Florida Central and Peninsular
Railroad Company the privilege of
selling their minority stock on terms
giving them full protection. 1t is
understood that no changes will be
made Immediately in the manage
ment of the company, although it is
believed that later on plans will be
developed looking to a closer union
between the Florida Central and
Peninsular, the Seaboard Air Line
and the Georgia and Alabama Rail-
way, all three of which systems are
now owned and controlled by the new
purchasers of the Florida Central and
Peninsular system"
This deal means the organization
Of new and important railroad
system. 1t also provides for the
building of some additional mileage
to fill in the gaps to connect up the
different properties. The necessary
Legislation is now being secured in
the States through which the Sea-
board Air Line system passes to
algamate the different corporations
composing this system, and those in
control propose to take into this
scheme of amalgamation the Georgia
and Alabama and the Florida Central
and Peninsular system. 1t is likely
that all the properties will be merged
| under the name of the Seaboard All
Line Railway Company.
These plans provide for a system
with an aggregate about $500 miles.
Connecting the Georgia and Alabama
| with the Florida Central and Peninsu'
lar is the South Bound Railroad. This
road is operated by the Florida Cen
trail and Peninsular under ninety
nine years lease, but it is expected
that this property will also be alb
| sorbed.
The Florida Central runs from
Savannah to Tampa, Fla, witt
branches penetrating the upper
Western part of Florida, and alse
reaching the Southeastern part of the
State. 1t occupies strong position
in relation to the trade of Florida
and under traffic agreement is used
by the Southern Railway for its
Florida business. 1t is not likely
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-03-09
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, cronp, whooping cough and
influenza 1t has become famous for its
cures of these diseases over a large part of
the civilized world. The most fattering
testimonials have been received, giving ac-
counts of its good works; of the aggravating
and persistent coughs it has cured; of severe
colds that have yielded promptly to its sooth-
ing effects and of the dangerous attacks Of
Group it has cured, often saving the life Of
the child. The extensive use of it for whoop-
ing cough has shown that it robs that disease
of all dangerous consequences. 1t is espe-
cially priced BY mothers for their children,
as it never fails to effect speedy cure, and
because they have found that there is not
the least danger in giving it. even TO babies,
as i, contains nothing injurious. Sold by
the Dorsey Drug Co.
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Pointed Paragraphs.
Chicago News.)

Water from the River Styx ought
to make good mucilage.
The small boy in the jam closet
doesn't care to be heard-or seen,
either.
A smart man has no more use for
beauty than a handsome man has for
brains.
The man who has no sense Of hu-
NOR is apt to get funny at the wrong
time.
Dead men tell no tales, but il
wealthy their alleged heirs will tell
enough of them.
man can gain more practical ex-
perience from poverty in ten days
than he can from riches in ten years.
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that this relation with the Southern
will be broken off fer the present, as
it gives the road large business.
When the plans of the dominant
spirits in control are completed for a
Northern connection this question
may be taken up, but for the present
the purpose is to take care of all
business that is offered. The capital
stock of the Florida Central and
Peninsular is $50, 100000 of common
stock and $4,5OO,000 of preferred. In
all the trackage Of the system is 944
miles.
AS has been repeatedly stated, the
Williams syndicate has arranged for
the building of line that will take
the Seaboard Air Line into Richmond,
Va. From that city Northern con-
nection over the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac is spoken Of.
The chief interest in this property is
said to be in the hands of persons
identified with the Atlantic Coast
Line, and the impression is that to
get a connection from Richmond
North for the Seaboard system might
necessitate the building of new line
to reach Washington. From Wash
ington North the Baltimore and Ohio
is spoken of as connection. The
Southern Railway and the Atlantic
Coast Line both reach the North from
Washington over the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and the Baltimore and Ohio
does not participate in running
through trains between the North
and South. 1t is predicted that the
Seaboard Air Line, under the manage
| ment Of its new owners, will likely
offer this connection.
Early in February the Williams
syndicate, which embraces the capi-
talists controlling the Seaboard All
Line, the Georgia and Alabama and
the Florida Central and Peninsulal
Railroad, placed their own directors
in the different boards making up
the Seaboard system. The list then
chosen indicates the Baltimore in.
terests which are identified with this
new combination of Southern rail
roads. Among them are: William
H. Blackford, president of the Mary.
land Line Insurance Company; j
William Middendorf, of Middendorf
Oliver & Co.; William A. Marburg
vice-president of the Continenta
Trust Company; r. Curzon Hoffman
formerly president of the Seaboard
Air Line; Gen. John Gill, president o
| the Merchantile Trust and DEPOSIT
Company; Solomon Frank, Dougla!
H. Thomas, president of the Mer
chants National Bank; H. Irvine
Keyser, Henry A. Parr, who is one 0
the syndicate leaders in the consol
idation of the street railways ant
electrict light plants of Baltimore
and Robert c. Davidson, president O
the Baltimore Trust and Guarante
Company.