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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
mr.. BRYAN AND Mr.. CRISP,
The Washington Post Denies Senator
McLaucin's Charge.

'Sersto1 B yam Las nos deemed SEN
stor Mel ,rri1's charge that hs (Bry-
as) opposed the lsse Cas-. F. Grip for
the speskership because Judge Crisp
was al cx Confederate, a worthy OF
notice, At all events he has bad moth
ing 10 ssy ahous It, Iotwiths :sIci0g
Senator MeL2ur;o charge was made
something Ike two w:cSs ego. Mean
While toe s>uIa is fall Of ex- Confed-
erste soldiers aoi :heir sons who would
like to hear from M7. Brvso denial
that he permitted ssc:lopa! prejadlce
to i1fuence him ssainst the grea!
Get rsian. ."-Ssvan2eh Morning Ness.
1t IS pe1hsps unfortunate that Mr..
Bryan as ros taken notice Of Mr.. Nc
Laucin's charge" though the state
men, is Dot original with Mr.. Nc
Lsurio Bal We need not wait for Mr..
Brssu's der.al as there is other evil
oence at hand and from a source that
is more friendly to MsL.uTin than to
Bryan. The Washington Post, 81 in
dependent psper, is quite severe on
Bryan as usual thing and leans TO-
wsrds McLsurin, yet The Post is just
enough h to say:
Senator McLrurin is most urjust
when he accuses Mr.. Bryan Of refus
ing to vote for Mr.. Crisp for speaker
Of the house because the latter was 9
southern man. In the Democratic eau
Gus Mr.. Bryan voted for Mr.. Springer,
probably because be had studied law
under the direction of the Illinois
candidate and had been closely asso-
ciated with him in politics. After Mr..
Crisp received the Democratic caucus
nomination Mr.. Bryan voted for him
in the house, the only serious protest
coming from the Hon. George Fred.
Willisms Of Massachusetts, who tear
fully conducted bolt, because Of his
fear that Mr.. Crisp was not sound on
the tariff question and was too libsr
ally tincsuIed with the theories of free
silver. Mr.. Crisp sttessed to his regard
for M. Bryan by assigning him 10
position on the ways and means COM
mittee and giving him many opportuni-
ties to come to the front during his
career in the house, all Of which the
Nebrasksn took advantage Of. As Mr..
Bryan saw fit to engage in the South
Carolina political rum pus, he is a legiti-
mste subject for discussion, but Mr..
McLau,in was not st all happy in his
hunt for the gentlensns's vulnerable
point.
It is evident that The Post does not
speak unadvisedly but only after sn
investigation into the subject and its
statement may be accepted as conclu-
sive. While Bsysn's attitude towards
Mr.. Crisp has nothing to do with Nc.
Lsurin's desertion Of the Democracy it
is we'll enough that The Posts defense
Of Bryan should be given publication
in the paper in which McLsurin's
statement first appearsd.-Tae S:ste.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
CHAFFEE's LITTLE JOKE
What the New Aiken Once Thought
of Repub blicans.

"The Greenwood Index, Of which
Capt. W. G.. Chaffee used to be editor,
asserts that he is a Bryan democrat.
If that be so the joke is on Mr.. Nc
Kinley and no one csn enjoy joke
better than the same Chafee. e.''-Co-
lumbia State.
Yes, the joke is on Mckinley as
we'll as on The State and other papers
and people who persistently claim
that whoever accepts appointments
from the Republican administration is
a Republican. We happen to know
that Bill Chaffee, the great and only
Chsffee, the brilliant author Of the
prophecy Of Z,rrachoboam, is no
more Of Republican than a sheep is
goat. Why this same Chsffse lion.
lied Bryan when that distinguished
man visited Greenwood some years
ago. He went to Au gusta and brought
him here. He got out al extra edition
of The Index-by no means 40 Insight
fcent feat-in honor of the Democratic
leader, double loaded q brilliant edi-
torial about his greatness, accompanied
him to Due West sud sorsped the
ground in general in presence Of the
Neb1ssksn. Why, notice the following
from the yi1ile pen Of Chafee:
Though defested be conqus=s. All
eyes today turn to VIM. j. Bryan, the
foremost American, who in 1910 will
tackle the Augean political stables in
Washington and will give them such
cleaning as they have not had in a
quarter Of a century. He is the
champion Of the people, who will arise
in their might to rule country pur-
chased with the blood Of their fathers
and consign to the devil, if necessary,
Mark Hanna and his gang Of unclesn
political vampires, vino are intent on
sucking the life blood Of this great
nation" "
Note again:
"Tte election had beea carried by
bribery and corruption Of American
votes by Hanna and his scurvy crew
Of political bummers and official m is.
fits, who would have turned Ansnias
green with envy OF driven Judas to
distraction and untimely DEATH"
Again in the Bryan Extra this SEN
tence appears:
In the whole scur7y lot there is
not drop Of patriotic blood, and
while prsting Of honest money and
national honor they would scare
hyena from the grave Of dead SEN
egambiau for the purpose Of stealing
the coppers frpm his eyes.
OF course Chafee is no Republican.
The whole affairs is intensely amusing
and we produce these extracts merely
that our readers may help US enjoy one
ofthe best jokes Of the century. y.-Green-
wood Index.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Our Great VolunteerArmy.

The following is summary ofvolun-
teers furnished by each state to the
federal army during the civil war; New
York, AS, 959; Pennsylvania, 339, lib;
Ohio, 80, 1854; Illinois, 258, l62; 1ndi.
ana, 194, 1862; Massachusetts,, LAG, ,467;
Missouri, 1OS.162 Wisconsin. 91,02l;
Michigan, SS,ll1; Iowa, Is, 1913; New
Jersey, 1875; Kentucky, 1929;
Maine, 69,73s; Connecticut, 5000;
Maryland, 46, O53; New Hampshire, 49,
913; Vermont, 1922; West Virginia,
32,OO3; Tennessee, 81, 092; Mnnesots,
24,0O2; Rhode Island, 23, ,248; Kansas,
2O,095: District Of Columbia, 16, ,524;
California, 1925; Delaware, 1926;
Arkansas, $3.50; New Mexico, 6,56l;
Louisiana, 1924; Colorado, 4,903; In
dian Territory, 3, $50; Nebraska, 3,157;
North Carolina, 3,l50; Alabama, 2, 2,576;
Texas. ], 1868; Oregon, 1910; Nevada,
1,O80; Washington territory, 964; Miss
issippi, 545. Dakota territory, 200.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Porto Rico.

OF the 953.24 population Of Porto
Rico only 75,000 live in cities. On
,hs Island but 100 miles long aud 36
vide are 1900 district farms and one
fifth Of the islsnd is urder cultivation.
The average sizs Of s farm in Porto
Rico io forty five acres, Of which twelve
are cultivated. Seventy one per cent
Of these Porto Rico farms are owned
h7 whites.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Would Shoot Too Far.

The sizteen.inch gun built at the
Water7liet gun arsenal, which has an
estimated range Of eighteen miles, is not
quite finished, and probably never will
be. a dispatch from Washington re-
ports: There is a settled conviction
in the military service that the sixteen
inch rife will never leave the govern
ment ordnance foundry at Watervliet:
Its design has already been aupplanted
by weapons Of superior pattern, and the
original intention Of building eighteen
like it has long bsen abandoned" The
first appropriation for it was made i've
years ago, and it has cost, 50 far, $780,,
600. One objection to it is thst 1t would
shoot about twice as far as it could be
aimed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Gen. Chaffee'S Report.

The report Of Maj Gen. Chaffee on
the campaign ia China is being prepsr'
ed fer publica ion at the war depart
ment. Some Of Gen. Chsfse's com.
ments are interesting. Atone point he
says:
Fur about three weeks following the
arrival of the relief column at Pekin
the condition in and about the city
was bad. Looting of the city, foraging
in the surrounding country and seizure
by soldiers OF everything Chinaman
might have, as vegetables. chickens,
sheep, cattle, etc., whether being
brought to the city or found on the
farm; indisoriminate and generally
unprovoked shooting Of Chinese, in
city, country and along the line Of
march and the river-all this did not
tend, as vas natural, to gain for the
troops the confidence Of the masses
whom it is certain We have no equal,
but were in need of their labor. 1t is
safe to say that where one real boxer
has benn killed since the capture Of
Pekin, many harmless Coolies or labor
eTs on farms including few women
and children have been slaia. No
doubt the boxer element is largely mix
ed with the mass OF population, and by
Staying one hundred, one or more box
ers might be taken in"
Gen. Chafnee speaks Of the restraint
he placed upon American troops. The
Japanese commander also made it
known that general war on all classes
was not intended.
Gen. Chaffee said he opposed en- ,er-
ing the Forbidden city unless looting
was prohibited. This was agreed to
and be thinks but little lcoting has
been dons there though articles have
been offered for sale, said to have been
taken from the Forbidenc city.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Calls the Thieves,

Following his offer of last week to
the Mayor Of Philadelphia to pay 81,
10000 for the street railway fran
chises granted to certain capitalists in
that city by the city council, to which
he received no reply, ex Postmaster
General John Wsnsmaker Friday night
sent communication to Congressman
Robert H. Foerderer, one Of the cspi-
tslists to whom the franchises were
granted, offering him half million
dollrrs for the franchises in addition to
giving to the city the sum already Of
fered. A few days ago Mr.. Foerderer,
in newspaper interview, is alleged to
have sisted that Mr.. Wanslnsker's offer
to the mayor was not sincere, snd that
it had ''string to it." Mr.. Wanama-
ker, in his letter 20 Mr.. Foerderer, de-
MES the imputation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26

Manufacturers Of cigars, S. tc S24
Manufacturers Of mixed -four, Sl2
per anrum.
Manufacturers Of tobacco, S. to $24.
Mixed f our, cents per barrel.
PswDbrokers, $50.
Petroleum ard sugar reGneties. per
caots gross receipts in excess Of $780,
600.
Proprie ora OF bowling slleys or bill
lizard rooms, IS each alley or table.
Proprietcrs of circuses, 500.
Proprietcrs Of other public exhibi-
tiops, SO.
Proprietors Of thesters, museums and
concert halls, 800.
Sleeping and parlor car tickets, l
cent.
SpsrSliog or other wines, pint !
cent, more than pint 2 cents.
Tes, customs duly Of 10 cents per
pound.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Death Dealing Tornado

One of the most destructive lorna
does to human life that ever occurred
ia Nebraska, crossed the Keys PAha
river at 6 o'clock Thursday evening.
One family of seven are killed or fa,
tally injured and out Of another family
Of six, two sre killed and the rest, e7-
cept the father, are seriously or fatally
injured. Several other persons were
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
The South is Solid.

Bishop Gambler, Of Georgia, IN re.
cent letter, sums up the case very
strongly when he says the South is
solid for fixed principles. The south
is the homa Of conservatism. Up to
this time every effort to draw away these
people from principles through the in
fuence Of power has failed. 1t was
Senator Hoar who declared that south
ern men, without yielding to the bland
ishments Of wealth or patronage. have
always shown the ability to adhere,
without getting diverted OF without get
ting tired, to great truths and ideas year
after year and generation after genera
ton"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Runs a Great Risk .

Su Shih Sin, Chinese reformer, who
has been in the United States for some
time, will return to his country though
there is standing reward Of $780,
for his head. The Galveston News sug-
gests that Su Shih perhaps thinks that
tie power have lifted about all the
money the Chinese government has,
and that he is in no danger Of being
skeu for -eRsr Z.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
A Short Cut.

ItTould be more csndid and hones9
if the government and Congress should
now tell the Cubans bluntly: Look
here, We want you in our business, and
We must have you. The flag will stay
put" II so doing they would merely
be be anticipating, by the shortest cut be-
tween two points, What is really con
templated by the spiritual route to the
same end.-Springfeld Republican.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Killed Each Other.

A special f:om Wsynesboror, Miss,
ssys: A. NJ. Lesry and j L. Davis
eagaged in dual Friday in which both
were instantly killed. The trouble
arose as the result Of a family feud.
Davis who OF ned big licensed dis.
tilery opened 6:e on Leary with pistol
He fired three times. After Lsary was
down be fred a shot with pistol,
killing Davis.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
The Texas Way.

The board of health Of the city of
Galveston is arranging for a large sup
plv Of oil from the Beaumont wells to be
USED in fighting mosquitoes. The oil
will be distributed in all the stagnant
pools in the city, springfield on the
surface Of water in the cutters and free
to owners of open cisterns for use in
destroying mosquitoes anc the fever
breeding germs which collect in the
ponds.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Wanted Him to Leave.

At the last elec / n in Cumberland
County, Msine, the liquor men nomi-
mated prescher for sheriff. more as a
joke than anything else. He accepted.
made the race and was elec:ed. Since
that time the liquor men have seen no
peace. The preacher, sheriff has been
enforcing the laT. He said day or
two $50 that he bad Indirectly received
an ofer Of Sl0,0 if he would resign,
Or take vacation to Europe for the
remainder of his term. Il is wise
Joker who knows that his funny tusi
ness will not prove boomerang.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
An American Fool.

About the limit Of sDobbery is reach
ed by "An American gentleman" Who
ad7retises in London an oferof s25,-
600 to lady Of title as chsperon for
his daughter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
AN UGLY RECORD.
Most of the States Charging Uncle
Sam Too Much.

The auditor Of the var department
has submitted report showing the
amount claimed and the amount paid
by each state and territory for fitting
out volunteers for the var with Spain.
The statement is as follows:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26

A man who forfeits his self-1espect
always has to pay his forfeit.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
REVENUE TAX.
Charges That Will bs Made in
the Press nj Law,
OF lNTEREsTTo EVERY ONE
The Repsal Will Take P!ac4 or
July Next. A List Of the
Articles Excepted
By il

Changes in ths interralreveuue stamp
tax law, by which the spscisl tax Will
be modified or removed, will 60 into ef-
feet July1 While this change will save
q large amount Of money to business
people and others the financial gain will
be smsll compared to the joy which viii
prevail st the er6i-g of IT gulstion
which caused no erd Of worry. After
July there will be 70 stamps on bank
checks, telegrams bills oflsdiag, bonds,
sight drsfts, express receipts, mort
gsges and scores Of other Gocu@ erts.
There is also list Of Modified srti-
c!es, where reau,tiop will DC allowed, ,
and the tsX vii! remain oo any arl-
cles and for nsog dealers uotil fur.ht
orders from the government.
Practically evers pGrsoa hiss been
mere OF less affected by the special war
tax put on to desrsy expenses o. the
Spanish war. The suounts which the
people had to pay were small in many
instances, but it ali counted in the end.
If person did not spend dollsr he
would be caught by the tax in the event
of receiving beQuess or the like. The
tax was meant for the public, and b.
the whip saw methods almost the entire
population was reached
The internal revenue bureau in order
to let the public know pre,iseiy how far
its interests are affected by the new law
has given out the following statement,
which the officials think covers the en-
tire ground:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-03-01

s 22.-An Act to pay deficiency
for years 1899 1909.
Sub. for > b 80 Fixing salaries Id
Lincoln county. Bill passed.
\ I-Skaggs-An Act amending
certain Acts OF the rovenu law; tax
ing nou-reEidents for livestock past
ured in Nevada. Lost.
S b l2-An Act relating TO the
FRAUDULENT weight of goods. Laid on
table.
4 Il 5O-An Act to prevent disease
among apiaries. Passed.
a b 57-Coryell-Au Act to pre-
vent disease among sheep and appoint
county sheep inspectors. Passed.
\ b 56-Cor!e ll-An Act taxing
cattle and sheep driven from other
States. Laid ON taile.
y. b No. A, Coryell-An Act to
promote the sale OF public lands.
Committee OF the Whole reported
back favorable $ B No. 81, 5 b No
20. \ Il A, \ Is %. Deferred action
ON 5 b -.
Adjourned til Monday.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-03-01

THE BEES PRAYER.

The Sacramento Bee publishes the
following prayer for the followers OF
Mark Hanna to repeat every night
before reanog:
Our Hanna, who nrt ut Washington
give us this day to know thee better.
Instill into our sinful hearts. We pray
thee. the grace TO do thy win. Pour
upon our eyes. we beseech thee, the
oil of thy holiness, that wo may SEQ
in thee naught that ia not above all
earthly dross. Tip our toEgl es with
tho ashos Of humility that we n,ay
not presume 10 speak OF thee save in
praise. Grant US II contrite md an
humble spirit that We may walk all
nor days Ia the shadow OF thy foot.
stops. And lead US not into byways
OF eacreligious Independence. but
keep us always bound followers OF
thy will,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-03-01

The Southern Pacific is construct
ing the longest tunuel i'll California,
aud one Of the largest in America.
The tunnel is beng dug III theChats.
worth Park cutoff. and when COM
pleted will be II part of the uew Coast
Division between San Francisco and
Los Angeles. The cutoff il really
between the towns Of MonthivO anu
CLatsworth Park. Tie Santa susanna
range occupies Il vast field Of space
between these two points and it Is
beneath thus great range tina: the
tunnel will pass.
The total length of the under
ground passage will bc 400 feet.
The tunnel next largest Ia this is at
San Fernando. the latter being 500
feet long. The big d=ills are run by
electricity, and Il powerful blower is
used to pump air INTO the tunnel for
the men to breathe. The passage
will be II feet wide aud n feet
inches high above the rails.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-03-01
MONDAY. FEB. %.
THE SENATE

Senate called to order by President
Judge.
S b IL, Flanigan-Act preventing
trespassing Of livestock on public
land. Public Lands.
S b II. Bell-Regarding Superin-
tcndent OF Public Instruction. Edu.
cation.
\ b 52-Regarding estates. Ju-
dietary.
AIR Establishing mail route
in Lander. Federal Relations.
\ Il 20 An Act to prevent dis
eases among apiaries. A.gncu.tu. e.
= Is 57-An Act to prevent spread
of diseases among sheep. Agricul.
ture.
Sub for S u m-Fxing salaries
Of officials in Lander county. Sub
stitute not adopted,
!! 5l-An Act to provide for the
acceptance Of public lands. Referred
to Public Lands.
y Il Gl-Rcgulating boards OF
county commissioners. Ways and
Means.
y Is 4S-An Act relating to the
production Of plays and musical com.
positions. Judiciary.
5 i3- An Act for the employ.
ment and dismissal Of public school
teachers. Education.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-03-01
CON ~NUSICATED.
,As 4, looks to a mar up u tree.l

II killing ten thousand tihp'nos IN
ten months is benevolent assimilation,
what is %buicher!!
Grover Cleveland talks Of reor-
ganizing the Democratic party. Now
1t seems to me that the party has
been reorsauized since Grover cut it
I o piece, III sc.
Representative Watson Of Indiana
SAYS -ihe Democrats worship musty
oanners upon which are inscribed
obsolete legends. aud dscsdent
theories.
What does he mean 10y musty
banner. obsolete legends aud de-
caient theories:
II he means the Stars and Strips.
the Constitution, and the Declare:
ton of Independence, he paid Us d
compliment and uttered a singing
rebuke to those who opposed the
Kansas City platform.
! hope some OF the Republicans
who argued that there could be no
such thing a Imperialism in Amer.
lea. are watching the case now pend
ing III the Supreme Court AS to
whether the Constitution follows the
flag.
EI-President Harrison said the
constitution does not follow tile flag
it should 90 pinned to the flagstaff.
Mr.. Mckinley has coined more
silver than any President We ever
had aud coined it at the ratio 81 Ii to
!.
Can anyone tell why:
Did our soldiers catch the small,
pox. leprosy and Manila itch from the
Filipinos or did they be%nevolently
assimilate it!
1t has been said that Spain ia.
caused more misery, devastated NOR,
homes, and shed more blood III til,
last century. nnder the pTetense o
trying to Ciyille the people than an,
other nation in the world, but for til,
way We start this century II woul,
seem that the model Republic OF tn
world was trying to break he
iSpainaj record.
1t cost the United States 100000
GG0 10 carry on the war in me Philip
pines u year. Who paid this sum
The people.
The commerce we gained nette
Sj,OUO.OOO profit. Who got this: III
people. No, NO! The millionair
shipping merchants got it. And no
they propose To pay them 100000
more OF the peoples money, III I'll
form Of a ship subsidy. but the poe
farmers Hbo have to sell their pro
duce for whatever the trusts pleas
to pay them they have Ia pay Il vs.
tax 20 the Government to help 10 XII
fIhpinOs who are more capable
self government than the people tn
laugh at them.
The Mas UP \ THEE.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-03-01

S Is, Gallagher-To more fully
secure secrecy OF the ballot. Lost
Mr.. Allen gave notice OF reconsidera'
ton.
AIS 80. Sweeney-Providrng for
State agent at Washington to attend
to certificatiop Of lands.
Resolved into Committee OF the
whole aud :ook up \ b 81. relating
to Nevada national quarts. and i Is
II. by Cor:c!l, to provide for assay
office aud hospital at State Univer
sity. The comm ttee was addressed
briefly by DR. Stubs.
The pharmacy bill WAS again laid
on the table.
Sub. for \ b -. Allen-To pro.
vide for hospital at State University
aud appropriates $3.50.
A o., DEMONSTRATING to ma
tioual guards. Give $50 per month
FOR maintenance instead OF $40, as
now. Passed.
\ IL. Paul-.Grants parties and
associations the right to construct
telephone and electric light hues
under certain restrictions and said
associations shall pay to county
! treasures of counties through which
they pass an annual payment OF >
per cent of the net income. Passed.
A 81, ParSeE-Proyides Tor cleo
ton OF school trustees. Passed.
A Is -, Parker-DutIes OF State
Board OF Education. Ordered en-
crossed.
a "a, Allen-Provides for annual
report of certain State officers in
cludiug register and other important
matters pertaining to the University
Passed.
Al IS, Wilson iby requestI-Act
providing for election OF public
library trustees. Passed.