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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
CAVALRY HORSES SUFFER.
The Chargers Of Stubborn Fighters
Were Reduced to Skeletons.

The London Daily Telegraph's mill
tary correspondent at Stellenbosch was
ordered to inspect horses returned from
the front and report if any OF how
many were again fit for service. He
thus describes the result of his inspeo-
tioD:
will attempt no vividly drawn pic
ture. But had you seen those bags Of
bones looming through the twilight, on
their way to the morning feed, it would
nave startled you no less than it did
mc-aud would have brought before you
more than any sight not actually in
fighting line could have done the hor-
rors Of war. | take it for granted that
you have sympathies for the horses as
we'll as for men. The less decrepit
among this awful band of skeletons had
been back from the front about a
month, the worse cases about fort
night-representing, with others | saw
yet to see, in great part the remnant of
Gen. French's good cavalry chargers
with which he forced his way to Kim
berley.
How those ragged framewo1ks still
supported life, even on the improved
diet Of their present quarters, was in
itself marvel. Yet most Of them
moved forward, some even blithefully,
to their food-squeeziDg their gaunt
projecting hips into the crush along the
feeding trough. Some few still bore
signs Of wounds scarce healed. Their
detrainment at Picquetberg road must
have been terrible experience. Sew.
eral were dead in the train. Eight died
at the station, few more on the way
to the farm, while on most days after
wards oRe OF more would succuub from
sheer weakness.
If it be true that the convoy 120
wagons captured by the Beers on Riet
river contained the forage intended for
the cavalry force, and that for upwards
of fifty hours afterwards the horses Of
the force had to continue their march
without any nourishment whatever, no
wonder they fell down to die by the
roadside in hundreds, or that this great
deed of the relief Of Kimberly was cost
ly to degree that makes one shudder
for pity for the poor animals that had
to be sacrificed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
THE LOUISVILLE REUNION.
Some Facts About Southern Railway
Trains from This State.

The Columbia Record says severa
members Of Camp Hampton have re
ceiyed letters from Confederate soldier
who happen to be members OF. no CAM
or who have not otherwise been in
formed, asking for facts as to the rates
etc., for the Confederate reunion 8
Louisville.
For their information and that Of all
others interested the following fact:
were obtained from Colonel CardWel
last Thursday:
The Southern railway will run two
trains from Columbia, that is the reg:
ular and a special train which will
leave the union depot at $3.50 q. NJ,
May 29. They will run solid to Louis,
Vile via Spartanburg, Ashe7llle and
Lexington, KY.
1t is expected that all who intend to
take the trip from Columbia and points
south aud east of it Till concentrate
here in time to take the $50 train on
the 29th. Others to whom Spartan
burg will be more convenient to reach
are expected to assemble in that city
and Join the party which will reach that at
city from Columbia. Both trains will
he scheduled to reach Louisville the
next morning in time for breakfast.
There will be ample sleeping car ar
raneements for all who desire such &C.
commodatious, but all who want to
avail themselves of them should send
in their notification to Colonel Card
we'll at once. The best possible service
will be given in this particular if due
notice is given in advance that 1t IS de-
sired. -,
s1115 Tickets will be on sale
Nav 81. 25 and 29, and will be
rood to return until June 8. The
Southern has double daily service be-
tween Louisville and Columbia, one
train leaving in the morning and the
other in the evening. Tickets will be
good on either Of these trains.
It's expected that at leasttwenty-fve
will leave here with Camp Hampton,
but the rate is good for any Confeder-
ate soldier or son of veteran, and ladies
and citizens as we'll.
Colonel Cardwell will be glad to give
any further information desired, but
generally everything necessary may De
learned from any agent of the Southern.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Gives Up the Fight.

A dispatch from Charleston says
Maj. Joseph " Barnwell has with
drawn from the race for congress and
Col. William Elliott will probably have
no opposition in the Democratic pri-
mary. The decision to withdraw was
reached after conference Thursday
night. The Withdrawal occasiored
some surprise but it was not altogether
unlocked for. The Barnwell support
ers declared their intention to capture
county convention aud their failure to
do 50 showed their weakness and
forced Maj. Baravell to the conclusion
that be could not secure majority suf-
ic;ent in Charleston to overcome the
majority that Col. Elliott was expected
to get in the country and bring to
Charleston; hence the withdrawal.
Maj. Barnwell has many friends and
his digniied and manly campaign, 81
though it was brief, has served tc at
tract many people to him. His with
draSal is os course regretted by some
of his friends. Col. Eiliott's support
crs are correspondingly elsted.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
FoUR MORE KILLD.
Assassination.

| ". 4. Culton, State Auditor
sWeeney's clerk, at Frankfort, KY, in
dioted as accessory to the Goebel mur-
der, testified in the hearing Of the mo-
tion for bail in his case Wednesday af-
ternoon and gave some sensational tes.
timony. Culton's testimony followed
after the motions for bail in the cases
of Powers, Davis, Youtsey, Whitaker
and Combs had been overruled. An
order was entered transferring the
prosecutions against them to George
town for trial on change Of venue.
Culton said:
Henry Youtsey told me that Goebel
would be killed. l told him that 1t
must not be done. I told Gov. Brad
ley what Youtsey said, and Bradley
said: My Col, this must not be done.
Youtssy afterwards said there was
nothing in it"
The witness told Of another conver-
sation with Youtsey. who came with
Burton Of Breckinbridge county.
"Youtsey said he had the greatest
scheme yet; that Goebel could be shot
from the secretary of States office and
nobody would ever know who did it."
cat a meeting in Powers et1ce
presided, and the question of proVid-
ing boarding places for contest wit
nesses was discussed. B. B. Burton
pulled out a handful Of cartridges and
said: "a few of these turned loose in
the proper place would soon settle this
contest.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
A Horrible Accident.

Mrs. Wilson, the wife Of General
James H. Wilson, the military COVER
nor Of Matanzas Province, was so badly
burned last week while driving from
her home to the Generals Office that
she died a short time afterWard. It ap-
pears that match was lying on the
bottom OF the carriage, and it is sup
posed that Mrs. Wilson stepped on it,
Whereupon her dress took fire and be-
fore the blaze could be eztinguished
she was terribly burned. Mrs. Wilson,
accompanied by her daughter, left
home dressed in thin light cloth.
ing suitable to the climate. When
near her husbands headquarters the
match was ignited, and within few
seconds her body was enveloped in
flames. Before any one could assist
her Mrs. Wilson was dreajfully burned
about her face and body. She was
taken to her home, where, after suffer
ing intense agony, she died at 8 o'clock
in the afternoon. Miss Wilson escaped
without injury.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
a Strange Case

A few days ago Gov. McSweeney is.
sued a requisition upon the governor Of
North Carolina for Ben. Peake, white
man, now in jail at Releigh, who is
wanted in Spartanburg or a charge Of
horsestealing, and appointed Deputy
Sheriff Alfred Peake to act as the agent
Of the State and bring the man back.
Wednesday Gov. McSHeeney received
a telegram from Mr.. Dean, who is at
Raleigh, stating that Gov. Russell had
refused to honor the reQuisition. This
is very unusual proceeding, and Gov.
McSweeney promptly wired to Gov.
Russell asking him to please furnish
him with his reasons for refusing to
honor the requisition. No reply has
yet been received.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Rural Free Delivery.

Four new divisions were established
last week owing to the growth of the
rural free delivery. An order signed
by the postmaster general establishes
four divisions, the eastern with head
quarters at New York, comprising New
England, New York and Pennsylvania
with Special Agent E. H. Hathaway in
charge; the middle division, with head,
quarters at Indianapolis, comprising
Ohio and all states west Of the Mis-
souri, river, and the Southern states
down to Louisiana, with F. NJ. Dice in
charge: the Western division, compris-
Ing states from Iowa and the Missouri
to the coast. the headquarters at Den
yer, with Wnl. Z. Amin in charge;
the Southern division, Including eleven
Southern states, with headquarters at
Washington, in charge Of Il. Conquest
Clarke.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Fight on the Stump.

Judge W. N. Spence Of the Albany,
Ca, circuit running for reelection and
j. E. Donaldson, is candidate for the
place, engaged in joint debate at that
place Monday. In the course OF the
debate Donaldson said Spence lied, and
a red hot fist fight resulted. Don
aldson was pretty badly used and open
Ger escaped without damage. There
NAV be further Developments.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
TEEENTIRE FAMILY HUNG.
A Mysterious Triple Suicide or Murder
Case in Maryland.

A shocking tragedy was discovered at
small farm seven miles from Cam
bridge, Md, Wednesday. A German
family, consisting of Charles kerDig,
his wife and his son, were discovered
dead in their little farm house, each
having moose about the neck.
StraDgulation Eas probably the cause Of
death in each case.
John a. Tschantrc, jeweler of that
city, who owns the farm, discovered
the bodies. He found Mrs. kern!g' s
body tied with rope TO deor knob,
The sou Carl was suspended from bed
post in the same room, his body resting
upon the foor while his head was held
tightly in moose.
In an adjoining room the body of the
elder Kernig was found hanging from q
hook. From the decomposed condition
of the bodies it is thought the act must
have been committed several days ago.
The last seen of either member Of the
family was on Saturday, when Carl
Kernig came hereand drew 5000 from
bank. No trace Of this money can be
found today, and the authorities be.
lievo it was sent West to relatives.
A small sum Of money was found in
purse in the pocket of Mrs. Kernig.
Many who saw the bodies today think
q murder has been committed. The
authorities, however, point to the state.
ment of neighbors that each member Of
the family was known to have been
respondent recently.
They also believe Carl Kernig as
sisted his father and mother to hang
themselves, and then, by making a half
hitch with the rope, strangled himself
and fell where his body was found.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Delegates Eppoiated.

At the request of the governor Of
Kansas, Gov. McSweeney has named
the following delegates to represent this
State at the 9th national conference
on charities and corrections to be held
in Topeka, Kansas, on May IS to q;
j. \. Smyth, Charleston; F. S. Earle,
Columbia; J. F. Williams, GreenVllle:
Arch B. Calvert, Spartanburg; A. B.
Stuckey, Sumter, and ". H. Dukes,
Orangebug.
It will be noted that the governor
has selected the heads Of the municipal
government Of principal cities in the
State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Just Like Them.

The declaration Of the Massachusetts,
convention, that We must hold the
Philippine islands for the philanthrop-
ic purpose Of lifting its savage inhabi-
tants to the plane Of our own eiviliza-
tion, is quite in keeping with the tradi.
tional policy Of the Massachusetts, peo-
pie, while on pleasure bent, to have
frugal mind. The islands are rich and
they want them, and it is exceedingly
handy to haye the islanders in need OF
civilizing influences. They will go on
ci7ilizing them until they have made
many thousands of millions Of dollars
out Of them, when they will leave 1t to
their posterity to ciyaize them little
more.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
a Negro's Atrocious Crime.

Arthur Coleman, colored, was lodged
in jail at Saluda Tuesday evening upon
a warrant sworn out by his wife, charg-
ing him with most detestable crime.
The child accompanied her step-mother
to the magistrates Office and appeared
to be very much excited because of her
fathers threats to kill her because she
refused to lay the charge Of illicit Eela-
tions to another man.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Bishop Capers Chosen.

All South Carolina veterans-indeed
all the veterans of the Confederate
army-will be delighted to know that
Bishop Ellison Capers Of the diocese
of South Carolina, the distinguished ex-
Confederate general, who is now one Of
the most eloquent and forceful divines
in the country, has been selected to de-
liver the memorial sermon at the Con-
federate reunion at Louisville, Ky, on
Sunday, June 3. Gen. Gordon, COM
manding the U. c. ", has notified the
bishop of his appointment and the lat
ter has accepted the duty.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
When Rogues Fall Out,

The Spartanburg Herald says "if
Quay's friends carry out their threat to
scuttle Mark Hanna's ship subsidy
scheme in retaliation for the defeat Of
Quay, it would strikingly illustrate the
truth Of the old adage which says that
honest men get their dues when a GER
tain class of individuals fall out. ~
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Not Exactly an Encore.

When Artemus Ward was to lecture
in little place in the far west, q bliz-
zard came up, and consequently the
audience was small. After my lee
ture," said Artemus, Il ventured to
suggest to the chairman Of the commit
tee that the elements having been
against me that evening, l might re-
peat my talk later on in thu season.
After conferring with his fellow-com-
mitteemen, the chairman came back
and said to me: We haven't any OBJ
lection at all to your repeating your
lecture, but the feeling is that you had
better repeat it in some other town.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
To Ruv Davis Home.

At a meeting Of the State Conven-
ton of the Daughters of the Confedera-
cy held at Opelika, Ala, Wednesday it
was voted to buy the old Jefferson
Davis home at Montgomery. This was
the first White House of the Confeder-
acy. Mrs. John A. kirkpatrick, Of
Montgomery, was elected president.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Killed bY an Electric Car.

r. T. Bass, prominent citizen Of
Danville, Va, was killed il disnouat-
ing from an electric car at Norfolk, Va,
Wednesday. He was struck by q car
going in the opposite direction and
lived but short time. He was re-
tired business man and was there visit
ing his sister, Mrs. W. ". Vicar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
NEGRO Mutilate0.

Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock a
crowd of citizens, numbering about $50,
visited the Jail at Graham, n. G., and
showing pistols in the face of the
jailer, demanded the keys of the Jail.
Leaving the majority of the crowd on
the outside, four or FIVE Of the leaders
went quietly up to the cell Of the ne
gro Sellers, imprisoned for attempted
assault on young white girl on the
outskirts of Burlington, and mutilated
him. THERE'S no excitement.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Strictly Cash.

The recent death of member Of a
Sedalia, Mo-, firm disclosed the fact
that fo- thirty years the firm had kept
no account books. 1t did a strictly
cash business, and divided the days re-
ceipts each night, share and share alike.
When a bill of goods was purchased
each member Of the firm paid ore-half
Of the money out of his own pocket.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
4 Common Thing.

\ woman in Galveston, Tex, is said
to have been sold at auction few days
ago for $40 and the suthorietics
are quite indignant over the affair but
they are selling both men and women
in the domain of that distinguished Of
Sceholder the Sultan of Sulu without
so much as protesr.-Spartanburg
Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Medical College Scholarships

Gov. McSgeeney has received a let
ter from DR.. F. L. Parker, Dean of the
Medical college, notifying him that
there are seven vacancies in the col
lege which are to filed by appoint
ment of the governor on the same terms
and conditions as were the appoint
ments Of last year.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Thew Needed Him.

A physician in Scott county, Kansas,
recently moved to another part Of the
Ststc because he could not make both
ends meet in his practice; but his ser
vices were so badly needed in the old
field that the citizens circulated petit
tion asking the county commissioners
to appropriate bounty OF 5000 annual
ly to the doctor OF condition that he
should return. The commissioners
made the appropriation, and the doc
tor has gone back to his former home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Killed hya Constable.

Tuesday afternoon Henry Bell. con-
stable for Magistrate Rhodes, in Grove
Township, Greenville county, S. c.,
shot and killed a negro, Pete Terry,
near Piedmont. The constable went
to the negro's house to arrest him,
when Terry started toward him with a
hammer. Bell fred at once and killed
the negro almost instantly. Soon after
wards Bell telephoned the sheriff that
he would come to the the city aud sur
render.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Smothared in s Mine.

a special from Bluefelds. ". Va,
says: The mine casing 10 Pine Run
Mine, on Toms Creek, took fire, and
J. Z. Montgomery, Of jackson, Ohio,
and ". A. Thompson, of Roanoke, Va.
we're snothered to death. Several
others were overcome by the smoke, but
were rescued and resuscitated,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Hills Ambition.

It is said that David 3. Hills am
bition for future political preferment
will lead him to do all he can in the
interest Of carrying New York for Bry-
an il the next election. Should the
state 60 Republican there would be lit
tie prospect Of future political triumphs
for Hill,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Puts it Strongly.

Bryan says: The Republicans are
in control. If they want to do any
thing with the trusts now is the time
to do it. If the party is inactive at
this time with a campaign before it,
how can it be expected to do anything
after the campaign is over?'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
Mark Hanra's New Role.

81 was opposed to giving Mr.. quay q
seat" says Mark Hanna because q qa, );
der the constitution he was not emitted
to seat" This is enough to bring
isnob bter even from the gods in the gal
]erv What is tbs constitution to
Hanna or Hanna to the constitution
Spartauburg Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-05-09
WILL GO TO LOUISVILLE.
Gov. MesWeeney to Accompany Our
Veterans. The Monument,

Gov. McSWeeney Thursday received
the following letter from the secretary
of the Chattanooga board Of trade:
Chattanooga, Tenn, May l, 1900.
Gov. NJ. B. McS8eeney, Columbia, S. G.
Dear Sir: We are gratifed to know
that the South Carolina legislature has
decided to erect monument in honor
Of her gallant soldiers on the battlefield
of Chickamaugs. Please furnish us the
names Of the commissioners in charge,
the probable date of the dedication, and
inform US whether We may expect to be
favored with your presence on that date.
Should any Ca-olinians going to, or
returning from the Louisville reunion,
wish to stop over to visit the battlefield,
please assure them Of welcome. The
Carolinians resident Of this city assure
you that they will take part in making
the dedication Of the monument a sue
cess. and if desired they will be aided
by Forrest Camp U. G. "; the Geor-
gia society: and the chamber Of COM
merce, in each Of which organizations
I have the honor to be an officer.
Respectfully yours,
B. L, Goulding,
Secretary.
Gov. McSweeney says that the COM
mission will have to visit Chattanooga
early in June and go over the battle
field, selecting the site of the monu-
ment. He has determined therefore to
arrange the date so that himself and
the other members Of the commission
can go with the veterans to the Louis
vile reunion, stopping at Chlcksmaugs
on the way back. Gov. McSWeeney
and Gen. Floyd have been invited to go
with Camp Sumter Of Charleston and
Gen. Walker in their car. This car
will leave Charleston late on the night
Of the 18th inst, will come to Colum-
bia. The morning Of the 29th at not
later than 8 80 this car together with
that of Camp Hampton and possibly
otkers will be carried on to Spartan
burg. There the Southern will make
up the South Carolina divisions special
train and run it through to Louisville
via Asheville, MorristoWn, Knoxville
and Lexington on a quick schedule,
reaching Louisville for breakfast on the
morning of the Both. All the members
Of the commission save Gov. McSwee-
ney are veterans and they are pleased
with this arrangement. They sntici-
pate pleasant trip.-The State.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-10
THE LEGISLATURE.

The following bills have been intro
ducsd
To prevent the sale Of adnlteratet
and unbranded food in the Stste.
To authorize cities and incorporated
towns to levy taxes for the support Of
public libraries.
To exempt Confederate soldiers
sailors and marines from. the payment
Of the capitation tax.
To enlarge the pension 40. 50 as to
extend relief to those ex-Confsderats
soldiers who are INDECENT and dserepid.
a bill proposing an amendment to
the constitution whereby each adult
citizen shall pay his espitstion tax DO.
fsrs be il allowed TO vote.
A bill to make fOrty-fvs pounds Of
apples bushsl, and 1876 pounds .
barrel. The barrels shall be III
inches, head diameter, length Of stave,
2Sf inches, and bulge not less than
sixty four inches outside m Measurement.
House bills were passed as follows:
10 lsgalizs primary elections and con-
rsntionsiz the counties Of Culpsppsr,
Augusta asd Bedford.
To amend the charter OF the Newport
News ShipbuIding and Dry Dock
10 ~ to permit the erection
If . factory for tho manufacture Of
Irmor plate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-10
PARENTS SELL CHILDR EN-.

Latest mail idvisss igem India sta to
that the famine there grows darker
every week.
Three million pensIs are Engaged
on Government relief wo,ks. The ssle
OF chil drsn by starving parents 10 be.
coming common. Families are lIesk.
ing up, each member for himself, in
sea reh Of food. Abandoned children
are found sfteD.
1t is a famine Of water, a. well %
food. Cattle are dying of BY thcus-
ands, and no rain il expected until
June.