davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Total. 1870, SIG l,15l, ,l49 ss5, ST

As already published, the total gain
for the State during she last decade is
lS9, ,167 or 16 per cent, while the in
crease from 1880 to 1890 was l55 572
or 1876 per cent. Since there have been
10 movements Of immigrants into this
State it was not to be expected that the
population would increase very largely:
There have been, Of course, numbers OF
people who have come to South Car
eIina within the last 10 years, but the
great forward strides Of our State have
not as yet been such IS to attract out
siders. The development has been
largely domestic. The more noticeable
changes in population have evidently
been due to the Advancement Of certain
towns owing to the increase in manu-
featuring industries. From this cause
twill be shown, when the figures are
made public, that the drift Of popu!a-
ton has been from the country to the
towns. As yet the census der-rtnent
has not made public statistics bearing
upon this point, but there can be little
doubt that the case is as stated.
Comparing the tables above we are
enabled ito arrive at the following re-
suits, showing the actual increase by
counties and the relative gain IN popu-
lation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Anerica,a First Beea.

There were no hive bees in America
when first settled by the whites. The
common brown bee was brought from
Europe in the seventeenth century, and
within the last few years superior va
rieties, such as the Cyprians and Carni-
olans, have been introduced here.
There are small stingless bees Of an
other genus in Central and South
America which make delicious honey,
with a peculiar armomatic flavor. It
has been proposed to bring them to
the United States, but they would not
stand the climate. Though they have
no stings, they can bite quite painfully.
indianapolis News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Steam and Modern Navies.

A whole fleet in the days Of Nelson
could be built and fitted out at little
more than the cost Of a single ironclad;
the coal expended on single cruise
would pay for the reftting of his whole
battle line, while the immense shells re-
quired to make any impression on the
modern armor plate cost more than hia
whole armament. But the modern line
of-battle ship could neither be built,
armed nor fought without the use Of
steam, and its evolution may be said
to have commenced with the first aP-
plication of the steam engine to na7iga-
tion.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
JUDGE AEOANUS BURKE
Some Sayings of a South Carolina
,Iurist of Long Ago.

Mr.. Elaard Hook;r, a native OF
Connecticut, and an educator Of note,
was professor in the South Carolina
College at Columbia from 1915 to 1SOS
He kept a voluminous dairy during
that period, Whicn, through the enter
prise of Prof. Jameson of the American
Hlsto1l; ;al Association, has been pub
llshed. Prof Hooker relates many in
teresting experiences with eminent
members of South Carolina bar of that
day, few of which We recount here,
Asdapus Burke, a native OF Ireland.
and Carolinian by adoption, was
nemb,r of Congress from 1889 TO 1871.
He was common law j1dge from 1I7o
to 1899 He once pronounced sentence
Of death on culp:lt and added at the
close Of it, "bul don's mind, my good
fellow, it is only what we have all got
to come to-.
Il hops," said one Of the lawyers,
''your honor doo't mean that we've all
got to be hanged. "
"No," replied the j1dge, "but we've
all got to die, and it don't make much
difference hoH.
Oo one occasion Gen. G. G. Pinck-
ney, who had been minister to France,
and the Federalist candidate for the
Vioe Presidency Of the United States
in 1880, was arguing a dry legal point
before Judge Burke, when the latter
lost patience, tucked up his silk robe,
took his hat and lett the bench. The
lawyer ceased his argument.
Go on, Gen. Plckney; go on, said
the Judge, you love to hear yourself
talk. Meanwhile, I'll go out and take
peep at the camel" then on ezhibi-
ton back Of the court house.
Hence ''peeping at the camel is to
this day byword among the Carolina
lawyers for going out Of the court room
on any occasion.
One day, while going on horseback
to hold court in neighooring county
be lost his way. He met mountaineer,
whom he requested to pilot him through
the woods to the court house. Upon
hlsrefusai to do so, the judge dlsmount-
ed and vigorously attacked him until
be cried out that be was willing to car
~ lis honor anywhere if he would stop
beating him. Tho judge told the law
yers that he had been among desperate
people that day, and that nothing but
their fear of his strong arm had enabl
ed him to fill bis judicial appointment.
Prof. Hooker devotes much space in
his diary to the legislative debates at
Columbia, and pays high compliment
TO the gifted and amiable Col. Robert
BarnWell, Gen. Wade Hampton of rev
alutionary fame Chas. Plcsney, Paul
Hamilton, William Lowndes, John
Gsodloe Harpsr and others. The years
that Mr.. Hooker spena at Columbia are
part of e period of transition, during
which the State was developing from
tho Faderalist S,uth Carolina of 1888
into the better known South Carolina OF
1882 All South Carolinians will
thauk Prof. Jameson for having made
publ,e this most interesting diary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
For Politicians.

The following conversation was over
heard on a railway train:
"Why, the time was" said the pas
senger with a gorgeous watch-chaln'
when we had our county so well IN
hand that we could elect brindle pup
to any Office we chose to nominate him
for"
"And you can't do it now?" queried
the other passenger, man with con-
sumptive cough.
81 should say not. The other fellows
have beat US three to one in the last
three elections.
ITO what do you attribute the
changer"
well, I am inclined to think the res
son is that when we had the power we
elected too many brindle pups
Youths Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
FREE BLOOD CURE.
An Offer Providing Faith to Sufferers

An Offer Providing Faith to Sufferers
Eatirg Sores, Tumors, Ulcers, are
all durable by B. B. B. Botanic Blood
Balm, which is made especially to cur,
all terrible Blood Diseases. Pcrsistcp,
Sores, Blood and Skin Biemishes,
Scrofuia, that resist other treatments,
are quickly cured by 3. B. B. (Botanit
Blood Balm): Skill Eruptions, PIN
Piles, Red, Itching Eczema, Scales,
Blisters, Boils, Carbuncles, Blotches,
Catarrh, Rheumatism, etc., are all due
to bad blood, and hence easily cured
by B. 3. B. Blood Poison producing
Eating Sores, Eruptions, Swollen
glands, Sore Throat ETC., cured by B.
B B. Botanic Blood Balm), in one to
five months. B. B. B. does not con-
tain vegetable or mineral poison.
One bottle will test it in an case. For
sale by druggists everywhere. Large
bottles 81, six for FIVE S.. Write for
free sample bottle, which will be sent
prepaid to Times readers, describe
symptoms and personal free medical
advice will be given. Address Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
A Strange Compact.

An interesting and puzzling sight
greets the visitor to Mount Moriah
cemetery, Philadelphia. Some 20
years ago three eccentric men OF
wealth put up in the most secluded
corner three tall shafts of rough hewn
granite. They had been friends long
time and they agreed that as each
died his shaft was to be broken and
the fragments left where they fell.
The second of this trio has just passed
away and his column has been shat
tered, as was that of his former friend
years ago. No fence incloses the
strange monuments, and no names are
carved on the granite.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
identifying the Class.

81 don't recall seeing you at college.
1 guess you must be before my time.
Possibly, possibly. Who was at the
head of the faculty when you were
there?"
"Un-let me see-I don't just recall
his name, but 1 was there the year
jerks played half back on the football
team and kicked goal twice from the
Held in the last half Of"
"Oh, sure; Of course. That was the
year our center rush carried most OF
the opposing team on his back for a
gain of 30 yards. Yes, indeed. won
der who was president then. L don't
seem to be able to remember minor de-
tails of college life myself."-Chicago
Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
What She Wanted.

'Miss Mary" said the sable maiden,
ave 'spect to have an en'tainment at
our chu'ch pe1' week, an got to speak
a piece. 7 was jest goin' to asst you il
you had q book with some o. them
pieces IMP"
"Why, yes, Dora, have q book OF
rotations. What kind Of piece do
you want?"
"Well, I was thinkin' OBJ somep'n in
de nature Of catalogue"
"a what?"
"a catalogue. Y know; a piece with
one person a-talkin' an mother ons
answerin: 'em back. Has you got ..
piece like dat? I'd like it fust rate.@
indianapolis News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Killed Two.

Policeman Henry 2!2aley and Chandler
Brooks, colored, were shot dead at the
corner of Davis and Forsyth streets
Jacksonville, Fla, Thursday afternoon
by John Baxter, young negro. The
negroes were in fight when the officer
arrested one of them, the other escap-
ing, While waiting for the patrol wagon
Baxter and q number Of others negroes
demanded the officer to release the
prisoner. Words ensued, and before
Raley could draw his pistol Baxter shot
him dead. Brooks, an inoffsnsive negro,
rushed to Raley's assistance and was
shot down by Baxter. Ez- policeman
Tucker also received severe wound
from the murderer. Baxter escaped but
was captured at 10 o'clock tonight.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
silhouette.

It is said that the word silhouette"
originated from the niggardliness Of
a French minister Of finance named
NJ. Silhouette. Under his rule the
meanest tricks to economy were prac'
ticed, and the courtiers had their por.
traits painted entirely in black with
profile view, claiming that NJ. Sill
houette had left them so poor that
they could not afford anything more
costly.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Cxclonea In West Indies,

About ss per cent. of the West In
dies cyclones occur in August, Sep
tember and October. Fortunately
most of them are not of very de-
structive character. The records In
the island of St. Thomas, for example,
show that in the century and half
preceding 1897 that island suffered
from devastating cyclones only seven
times, though 1t is the northern and
eastern islands, such as St. Thomas,
Porto Rico. Cuba and the Bahamas,
that are most frequently in the path
way of the severest cyclones.-N. Y.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05

From this last table it is seen that
on the face Of the returns the largest
gain is made by the county Of Charles
ton. That this county should gain IS
lOS while the city of Charleston has
gained only 652 in the same time would
be rather remarkable, but it must be
be remembered that since the last cen
sUs there was Encouragement Of the
boundaries between Charleston and
Berkeley counties by which section
originally belonging to Charleston, but
bsfole 1893 annexed to Berkeley, was
yetrsnsferred to Charleston This Sec
tion embraces the town of Mt. Pleasant
with strip along the coast Including
St. Andrews township and also the sea
islands. Just how many people were
added TO Charleston county BY this
change it is not possible to determine,
but 1t was probably in the neighbcr-
hcod Of $4,000 OF 10000. Still this
accounts for but little more than half
Of the increase, $4,000, and it is there
fore proper to infer that there has been
8 very large actual increase among the
negro population, which constitutes
the bulk Of the citizenship Of this coast
and island section. 1t will be seen
that the county Of Berkeley has lost
in round numbers $4,000 since the last
census. Part of this loss is already
accounted for in the gain Of Charles
ton, but it is also to be remembered
that the new county OF Dorchester took
slice from Berkeley as it did from
Colleton. Colleton county is smother
which shows decrease in population
due to the formation Of Dorchester.
In tae same wsy Abbevllle, BarnRell
sn6 Edgefeld have now fewer people
than 10 years ago. From AbbeviiIe
the county of Greenwood was largely
made up, Bsnberg was subtracted from
Barnwell while Edgefeld was sliced of
for both Ssluda ano Greenwood. These
counties are the only ones which show
au actual loss, but among those which
have in reality lost inha 5itants by rea-
son of the formation of new counties
are Spartaaburg, Union, and York,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
A Great Recovery.

Bobbs-Isn't the recovery Of old
Bonditt wonderful thing?
Dobbs-Didn't know he had been i'll.
"Why, he lost his memory entirely
Just before the tax assessor began
work, and regained that faculty ss
soon as the assessor quit. baltimore
American
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
An Objectionable Custom.

The people Of the United States use
more meat than the people of any other
nation. England ranks second, and the
other countries come far below. A per-
son may eat meat perhaps to advantage
once day. 1t is not necessary, how
ever, that meat should be on the table
three times day; in fact, it is quite
an Objectionable custom. - Ladies
Home Journal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Madeaf Man.

Braggs-What? Miss Romanz? No,
she's not for me. She told me the 9TH
er day that the man she marries must
be handsome rather than wealthy.
Briggs-Well, you're certainly not
wealthy, but
'.Of course That's just it. 1 hate
to have a girl throw herself at my
head that way."-Philadelphia Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Equine Inequality.

The work horse and the carriage
horse stood side by side on the street.
81 see you take your meals Ia
cart" shifted the latter, looking dis.
dainfully at the others canvas feed
bag.
"Yes," replied the equine toiler.
Don't you?'
Neigh, neigh, Pauline" and tho
proud aristocratic mare ratified the
silver chains upon her harness. 81
prefer mine stable d'oat. t."-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Fatal Explosion.

Four were killed and fifteen or twen-
ty injured by 81 explosion of nitro
slycerine on the river bank at Wells
burg. ". Va, Wednesday. A party Of
boys gathered 70 look at the high river
tuiita bon6re Of drif, wood on the bank,
Oye Of them caught tiE cs1 foa,ing
CT the water and thoughtlessly threw
!. on the FIRE. 1t contained nitro ely
cerine a baby in nearby house
was also killed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Terrapin for Slaves and Hogs.

Judge Page, of Maryland, comment
ing on a paragraph in the New York
Press to the effect that in colonial times
lessees of slaves were obliged by law to
feed the negroes on terrapin at least
twice a week, states that this was no
studied compliment to the black men,
for in those days the finest diamond
backs were regarded as food fit only
for slaves and hogs. In feeding them
10 the latter the terrapins were
chopped up with a spade and served
raw.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Grevsome Securities.

A small parish in Zurich canton has
recently been endeavoring to procure
a loan Of $500, but is unable to offer
any security other than the village
cemetery and suicides morgue. Both
of these being in use, the negotiations
have hung fire, the bank declining to
take in pawn such grewsome pledges
n Y Sun
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
The Closet,s Secret.

Mrs. Du Byous-I just know that
there is skeleton in the closet Of the
Cooleys.
Mr.. Du Byous-No, there isn't, but
Cooley keeps in there demijohn with
the most ghostly case of coffin nails
that I ever tasted.-Denver News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
he Understood His Business.

he CndersfoOd E1o BUs1ness.
First Beggar-Why didn't you tackle
that lady? She might have given you
something.
Second Beggar-I let her 60 because
I understand my business better than
YOU. I never ask woman for any
thing when she is alone; but when two
women are together you can get money
from both, because each one is afraid
the other will think her stingy If she
refuses. This profession has to be
studied, just like any other, if you e1-
pect to make success OF it, see!-Har-
lem Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
A Queer Lottery Prize.

In St. Wolfgang, charming little
place in the Austrian Alps, charity
lottery was recently held where the
great prize was season ticket for
that unique little railroad which
climbs up the summit of the highest
mountain in the vicinity, the Schaf.
berg, twice day. Curiously enough,
the prize was won by the last man
on earth with desire for it. Tha
conductor on the little railroad waa
the lucky mann. Y. Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
o,ae-es. Street in the World.

Canton, China, possesses the queer
est street in the world. 1t is rooted IN
with glazed paper fastened on bamboo
and contains more signboards to the
square foot than any street in any
other country. 1t contains no other
shops but those Of agothecaries and
6entists.--Chicago Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
CFNSTS FIGURES
Concerning the cou1ties IN This
State.
INTERESTING FACTS
That Will be of Great inse'es'
70 the People OF the State
Generally.

Twas to be expected that the census
apures would give some surprises-lt a
paradox is admissible. The figures
which were published few days ago
sboR that there have been increases 10
certain counties where no considerable
gains were expected while other sec
tions have not made very much larger
gains, In order to intelligently CON
slider the matter We will at this point
snpend the figures for 1900, 1880 and
1880. which are as follows:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Dsath Of q Senator.

United States seLa.or Davis, Of Min
acso,a. died at It's home in St. Psnl OF
laat Wednesday sitter 81 Illness Of Two
months He had suffered greatly dur
ing his Sickness and gradually ssnk
asay, being unconscious for several
hours before death, and Sc faras known
suffering no pain.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Cermnny Protectinc Birds

The feeling in Germany against the
wholesale slaughter Of birds in Italy
is getting very bitter. This year very
few swallows have come from the
south, and it is feared that il a few
years they will be practically exter-
minated.-N, 7, Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
The good roads movement in

The good roads movement in
wolves one of the most compre-
honsive and far-reaching re-
forms now contemplated. 1t di-
rectly affects the interests of
thousands of men, women and
children in every State, and di-
rectly it is of Importance to the
entire nation,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Eot q Promising Pupil.

Uncle giving his nephew few hints
or politeness)-Now, why, for instance,
do make it point to turn my back
as little as possible to the ladies?
Johnny (promptly)-So they womb
see your bald spot.-Meggendorfev
Blaetter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
A Danger to Shun.

Did that girl give any reason for
refusing you?"
~ es: she said | looked TOO much
like a man who was bent On having
his own way about e- thing.
annapolis Journa:.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
old-Time Food Laws in London.

Medieval London had summary
methods Of dealing with dishonest
purveyors OF food and drink. The
pillory was the usual fate OF the
baker who sold a loaf that was not
of full weight, and sometimes we read
that he was drawn on a hurdle
through the streets on his way to the
pillory, with fraudulent loaf sus-
pended round his neck. A taverner
who adulterated his wine was con-
demned to drink his own liquor until
he could drink no more: and the re-
mainder was then poured upon the un-
happy mans head.-London Express.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Concerning Color.

She-Did you tell Mr.. Luggs my hair
was red?
He-I did not.
''He says you did"
81 did nothing OF the kind. He asked
me, and I told him it was the color Of
a popular novel."-Detroit Free Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Auctions IN Japan.

Auctions in Japan are quietly con-
Quoted. The bidding is secret and 81
lent, each person writing his bid on
a slip OF paper and dropping it into a
box. When it appears that all the
bids are in the box is opened and the
highest bidder Is named.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
His Polite Refusal.

Widow (benevolently)-Here is a
psir of boots that belonged to my dead
husband. Maybe they'll fit you.
Beggar gazing at the wrecks with
concern)-Ah. madam, better keep
them yourself. Maybe You will marry
again.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
She Told the Truth.

Miss Singleton-I was surprised to
hear of your marriage. You often said
YOU wouldn't marry the best man on
earth
Mrs. Wederly-Well, kept my word.
l married about the worst.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Knew Him.

Boarder-You made me pay in ad-
vance at first because l was stran-
per. That was all right. But 1 am
not 8 stranger now.
Landlady-No; | know you now
Modern Society.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Gainesville. Ca, Dec. 8, 1899

Pitts Antiseptic ln7igorator has
been used il my family and | an per
fectly satisfied that it is al, and will
do all, Yoa claim for it. Yours truly,
a. B. C. Dorsey.
P. 81 an using it now myself.
It's doing me good.-Sold by The Muir
ray Drug Co., Columbia, s. c., and sll
druggists. tt
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
The School for Him.

Doctor Ito patienD-What ails
you?
Patient-Indeed, I don't know. I
only know that I suffer.
"What kind Of life do you lead?"
81 work like an OK, eat like q
wolf, I am as tired as dog, and I
sleep like horse"
"In that case should advise you to
consult veterinary surgeon. ."-Har-
lem Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Failed TO Turn It Down.

Failed TO Turn It down.
Tess-I never saw any man SO $40"
as Mr.. Timrus.
Jessie is slow isn't he?
lawfully. We were sitting IN the
parlor last night, and he suddenly
said: If you could only see how much
I love you I'm sure you'd let me kiss
Tou.' I told him 4 couldn't see it in
that light and he just sat there ike
a stick."-Troy Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-05
Sounded Much Better

Snarley-Say, that Boston town is
wonder.
Yow-What's the matter now?
why. I was there last week. Some
friends took me cut to Back Bay to
hear an echo. I howled holy smoke"
at it. and what do you suppose it an
swered?"
"Give it up"
at hollered back 'Incensen n"-Syra.
cuse Herald.