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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
The CatawDa Indians.

Mr.. Boyd. the states Indian agent
In charge Of the Catawba Indian re-
servation in York County. brought
a valise full Of handsome Indian pot
terry to Columbia on Wednesday. They
were sent to Senator GraydCn as u
testimonial of the appreciation of the
Indians Of his efforts in their behalf
last year. These relics consisted OF
vases, pipes, etc. The work is really
admirable. Agent Boyd says that
there are now about IS men women
and children on the reservation. or
these about 20 are full breeds, one OF
them being over so years OF age. Dur
ing the year not a single Indian has
died while several papooses have been
added to the community.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29

When one OF Mr.. Deans supporters
voted for Boykin. this was the sigma
to several others and they changed
from Dean to Dukes and the iatter's
election was ensured.
The vote as Tinally declared was
Evans Sc: Dukes so: Boykin -: Dean
81: McDermott 20; Theus Is.
PENITENTIARY DIRECTORS.
There were four candidates for the
two vacancies On the beard Of direct
ors of the State penitentiary. The
incumbents were reelected, W. b.
Love of York receiving 96 votes: ".
D. Mann of Abbeville IS: }. O. Wingo
Of Greenyille &c. and W. c. Vincent Of
Beaufort 81. There were Isl votes
cast, IS being necessary to elect.
The joint assembly at o'clock took
& recess until $50 p. m. at which time
to reassemble to eject trustees OF sev-
eral colleges and d State librarian.
NIGHT SESSION,
There were two vacancies on the
Winthrop board. the inculnbents being
DR.. II. \. Crawford Of Rock Hill and
Col. Willie Jones Of Columbia. There
were three nominees. Dr.. Crawford
and Col. Jones were nominated. The
nomination of Hon. J. E. Breazeale Of
Anderson created somewhat Of sur
prise. Mr.. BreaZeale was member
of the original board which established
the college. He was nominated by
Mr.. Tatum and the nomination re-
caiyed numerous seconds. The result
was Crawford 81: Breazea!e Ill, and
Jones 100. The two latter were
elected
There were two nominees for places
on tic South Carolina college board to
fill two vacancies. The incumbentS-
Col. Jpo. T. Sloan Of Columbia. and
Mr.. Robert MacFarland Of Darlington
were reelected without opposition:
There were four trustees for Glenn
son to be elected. The nominations
were L. 4. Sease of Lexington, W, D.
Evans Of Chesterfield, \, T. Smythe
of Charleston and Jno. S. Garris OF
Spartanburg. The three former were
reelected. Mr.. Garris fills the vacancy
caused by the death Of Mr.. Redfearn.
There was one vacancy on the board
of visitors Of the South Carolina Mill
tary Academy. Gen. Ellison Capers
declined reelection and Mr.. Orlando
Sheppard Of Edgeteld was unanimous
ly elected. Mr.. Sheppard is an alum
nus Of the Citadel, as is required Of all
members of the board Of visitors.
Mr.. W. 4. Sigh OF Newberry de-
clined reelection as a trustee OF the
colored college at Orangeburg and Mr..
Cole L. BleaSe of Newberry was NOM
mated to succeed. him. Mr.. A. L.
Dukes of Orangeburg WAS nominated
for the other vacancy. Both were
elected without opposition.
Miss L. H. LaBorde YVES unanimous
ly elected State librarian to fill the
unexpired term of the former libra
rian, resigned. Miss LaBorde has
filled the position admirably for sew
eral months by appointment Of the
governor.
The work Of the joint assembly be-
ing concluded, that body was declared
adjourned 1920 p. M, having spent
the greater part of the day in session
ballOting.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
TERRIBLE MINE DISASTER.
Twenty-One Persons Killed and Eight
Badly Wounded.

AS the result of a terrible mine dis
aster at Lost Creek, Iowa, Friday af-
tcrnoon q dead are in an improyised
morgue, and eight are in a temporary
hospital.
The dead: Joe Gaspers, Frank Gas
pers. Jim Stohal, Sylvester Chreigh-
ton. Joe Berte, Andy Pash, Frank Sc
crees, John Martin. John Biros. Mike
Mraha, Jack Manley, Mike Fox, Jr.,
Mike Fox. Sr., Boone Fish, Rush Fish,
\. Crews, Jack Eldea, Dave Matter,
Sam. Humphrey, Jim Humphrey,
Alex. Gray. The explosion occurred
at the noon hour and is what is known
as a dust explosion. The miners
had just fired their usual noon shots,
one Of which proved to be tizzlc.
The burning powder ignited the gas
and the explosion followed. Smoke
and debris were blown out Of the Shaft
200 feet high. Part of the top works
was torn away and the fans and cages
were partly wrecked. This made the
work Of rescue very slow and 1t was 3
o'clock before volunteer parties dared
to venture into the east entrance,
where the explosion occurred. When
they found their way in horrible
sight greeted them. The dead and
injured were terribly burned and mu-
tilated, some pf them almost beyond
recognition. Fire which at first was
feared would prove destructive to the
entire mine had broken out and this
added terror to the spectacle. The
flames were finally controlled and af-
ter several Of the rescue party had
succumbed to the fumes all the dead
were found and carried to the top OF
the shaft. At the time of the eXplo-
sion more than 100 men were in the
mines, but all Of these, except those in
the east entry, escaped with only
Slight injury. The total property dam
age will be about $4,000. 1t was
nearly dark when the last OF the dead
was taken out. and the scenes Of an
guish among the families Of the men
were most pitiful. Nearly all OF the
men were married and leave families
in Door circumstances. The mines is
owned by the Lost Creek Fuel compa-
ny Of Lost Creek and has been in op-
Grafton about one year.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
VIII Run q Year.

4 company has been organized at
Hartford, Conn.,, for the purpose of
manufacturing yearly-wind clock,
the invention Of David Vauthier, a
Frenchman who has been residing in
Hartford for several years. H.. D.
Milderberger, well known lawyer OF
that city. is the president Of the COM
pany. and he has in his office a clock
of this kind which was wound on
January /. 1900. 1t has been running
without intermission ever since. The
movement is said to contain but one
spring, which is placed within a drum
or barrel. This drum is equipped on
the outside with a ratchet gear con-
Meeting with the train. The drum
reyolves but once a month, and con-
sequently makes but twelve revolu-
tions in the course Of the year.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
The Jenkins Sword.

The Charleston Post says 'prepara-
tions are being made for the presenta-
tion of the sword to Maj. Micah Jen-
kins, the distinguished South Carolina
soldier, by the president Of the United
States at the Charleston exposition on
Feb, y. The sword which will be a
very handsome one. having engraved
upon it what the president himself,
Mai. Jenkins colonel in the war with
Spain, said OF the gallantry Of the
South Carolinan. has been ordered and
should arrive in few days. Maj. Jen-
kins is now teaching at military school
in Virginia. but he will be on hand to
receive the testimonial to his bravery
from the hands OF the president.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
Pulled Out Her Eyes.

Mrs. Beula Abbey, the wife OF a
young merchant near Sparta, Tenn,
is dead as a result of pulling out one
Of her eyes in a fanantical and literal
Interpretation of the scrptual iinjunc-
tion which says: IF thine eye offend,
pluck it out and cast it from thee, for 1t
is better to 60 into Heaven having only
one eye than to suffer the tortments
Of the he'll fire." She became much
excited over religion last autumn and
since that time, it is said, she has been
noted for her strange Vageries.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
His First Speech.

The Washington Times says: Mr..
Lever, democrat, the youthful mem
Der of the house from South Carolina,
addressed the speaker for the first
time several days ago. He is a young
man Of very boyish appearance, but OF
recognized ability. Except Mr.. Feely
Of Illinois, who is several months his
Junior. Mr.. Lever is the Youngest mem
Der Of the house. He arose yesterday
to officially announce the death Of his
predecessor, Hon. J. William Stokes,
and to offer the customary resolutions.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
UONoRING a HERD.
Thanks OF Congress to Rear Admiral
Schley for His Services.

An effort was made in the senate
Thursday by Mr.. Mason of Illinois to
obtain consideration for a joint reso-
luton which he introduced, extend
ing the thanks of congress to Rear
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for
his brave and able conduct while in
command Of the American fleet at the
victorious battle of Santiago The
effort. however. was not successful.
On motion OF Mr.. Hale the resolG-
tion was referred to the committee on
naval affairs.
Mr.. Masons resolution was as fol-
lows:
That the thanks of congress be
hereby rendered to Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Scnley for his brave
and able conduct while in command of
the American feet at the victorious
battle Of Santiago.
That a sword be presented to him
by the secretary of the navy Of the
United States and the sum Of $40, 900
or so much thereof Us may be neceS-
sary is hereby appropriated for the
purpose Of this resolution out Of any
money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
That the secretary Of the navy
shall cause to be struck bronze medals
commemorating the battle Of Santa
60 and distribute the same to the off,
GERS and men under command of
Schley during said battle of San
tiago."
Mr.. Mason said the resolution was
practically Identical with that adopted
in the case of Admiral Dewey.
Il think we would better let this
resolution 60 over" suggested Mr..
Hale, chairman Of the committee on
naval affairs. The matter involved
is in controversy. 1t ought to go to a
committee"
L do not see that it is necessary"
said Mr.. Mason, that the resolution
should 60 to a committee. 1t is a
statement Of a historical fact which
has been passed upon by the American
people. Under the rules it can be
read a second time and passed.
When the resolution was read a
second time Mr.. Hale moved that it be
referred to the committee on naval
affairs
TO this motion Mr.. Mason objected,
urging that the facts being known Of
all men every senator knew precisely
how he would vote upon it.
By a viva yoce vote the resolution
was referred to the committee on
naval affairs.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
The Treaty SiCned.

The treaty OF cession OF the Danish
West Indies islands from Denmark to
the United States was signed at the
state department today by Secre-
tary Hay and Constantine Brun. the
Danish minister. The treaty will be
submitted to the senate for ratitica-
tion Immediately.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29
Boiler Explosion

In 1901 there was about one boiler
explosion daily, on the average, in the
United States, and there were 7SS VIC
tins of explosions during the year. In
Great Britain during the same year
there were only twenty-four persons
killed by boiler explosions and only
sixty-fye wounded-eighty-nine vic
tins.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-29

The record of suicides for the past
year is something grim and ghastly.
There were no less than 1.245 OF them
in this country alone, and the chances
are that even these figures do not tell
the whole story. inaSmuch as a great
MANY suicides are concealed. The
published statistics show that The
number,.of people who take their own
livesis growing much faster proportion
ately than our population.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
MEDICO-LEGAL
Society Holds Meeting and Dis
cusses an Important Paper.

meeting OF the Rhode Island Medico-
Legal society was held at the Hotel New
man, yesterday afternoon.
A paper was read by DIR. Jacoby of
Newport, relative to a case OF malprac-
tice which had come under his personal
attention.
All the members discussed the paper
The question was thoroughly discussed
as to what was the duty OF the physician
in such circumstance, and how he could
best discharge mis- duty TO the patient,
the public and the civil authorities. Vari-
Gus measures were proposed whereby a
man or woman practicing such criminal
operations could be punished as he or
she deserved. Various famous cases and
trials were cited and every side Of the ar
gument was brought forward.
About $50 o'clock dinner was served
Among those present were DIR. Keene
DR.. Barnard, DR.. Marshall, DIR. French.
DR. Kimball Dr. Longfellow, Dr. Nc
knight, Attorney General Stearns. Judge
Bliss and Mr.. Cram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
CL 0UDLESS SKIES
Total Eclipse Of The Moon
Witnessed Without HindranCe

Last nights total eclipse OF the moon
was observed under the most favorable
conditions, not a cloud obstructing the
sight from the time the moon entered
the penumbra at ll:17 to the time IL left
II at $3.50.
Judging from the number OF observers
abroad last night there are many stiff
necks in town today, and more than one
cold as evidence of last nights vigil on
street corners and house verandas.
The moon entered the shadow at u:17,
a faint suggestion of darkness appearing
on the lower left hand corner OF the disk.
The fiat side gradually became concaye
until IL looked like pie with a bite taken
out of Il.
The moon descended swiftly into the
shadow. the grand orb that hung in such
regal splendor earlier In the evening
gradually grew smaller and smaller until
IL remained but the smallest crescent OF
sivery light.
At 1919 the last faint streak OF light
was swallowed up and the synosure of
millions OF eyes was a mass Of family
glowing, copper colored light, almost
black In the centre. but showing a little
brighter on the top edge.
At las the period OF totality ended. the
moon coming out OF the shadow with the
previous phenomena reversed. the whole
disk OF the planet shaking OFF it's bonds at
200, and leaving the penumbra at $3.50. 0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17

tition OF the Weybosset Land company
and others for sewer In university ave-
nue.. Referred TO the committee on sew
ers.
The petition OF James Hodgson for
curbing Sears avenue was referred TO the
committee on highways.
From the committee on aucuoneers
came report that the petition or Daniel
Ahearn for a license as aucuoneer be
not granted.
A petition naming the new bridge ovc
the Woonasquatucket river the Merino
bridge was granted.
The petitions OF John A. OKeefe to
James Hanley Brewing company 10 build
a barn on Fountain and Lime streets
were Laid on the table for two weeks, as
vas the petition of the American ship
Windlass company.
The following petitions for remission OF
taxes was referred TO the committee Oh
claims Benjamin Riley, Alice Honey
is T. Fisher. James +. Marlowe Oscar H.
Hopkins BENJAMIN w, Wright. Franklin
Porter, Sarah r. Tillinghast. Simon b.
Tilley, executor; estate of John Lloyd
and others: John j. Fox and Francis
Reiley.
The petitions OF David w. McGarvey
and others for the layout Of Wickenden
for the layout OF Trenton street were re-
ferred 10 the committee on highways
The petition OF Alecia NJ Shields for com
pensation for damages for surface water
was referred 10 the committee on claims.
The ab1tting owners on Egan street
from Manton avenue 10 the bridge; Were
notified to appear before the board Nov.
90 II they wished 10 be heard on the
question OF curbing and paving the street.
Adjourned To Oct. 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
THE MATINEE GIRL

1.-THE Matinee Girl will be glad TO answer
all questions pertaining to theatricals
asked her by her readers. All personal
questions exempted. Letters must reach
The Matinee Girl by Wednesday morning
in order to he answered in Fridays issue. ]
Polly Love: think the best Philadel-
phia paper TO answer your purpose would
be the Philadelphia Item" (2) am un-
able 10 say. C0 Mr. Mortimer WELDON
is now playing. with Miss Bertha Gslland
In THE Hunchback of Notre Dame" on
tour (4) The custom of which you speak
is new one TO me. as I have never heard
Of actors and actresses acknowledging
gifts in the manner In which you men
ton. When a card is sent with the gift.
n personal note OF thanks is the usual
recognition and expression of apprecia-
tion.
Investigator: Thanks for your kind
words. but what makes you think I am
young. Think yours is a dubious compli-
ment. Frivolity is not limited TO the
young. U ! am almost afarid you will
be unable 20 obtain the sketch about
which you inquire, because IL is so long
ago that Il was published. I do quite
agree with you In everything you say
about this charming actress, and / my
sell am quite AZ entnuslastlC ABOUT ner
as you yourself Just previous 20 com
ing 10 the Aloee company Miss Leigh
played in the "Reaping the Whirlwindv
company on tour. Yes, she has a sum
mer home at Portland. Ne. called
"Nanny's Bower" what do the initials
"E. III. s." stand for7 / cannot answer
your query until | know.
Ardent Admirer; The Il. f. Keith Stock
company OF Philadelphia has not yet
opened its season. but will shortly.
NJ. G. o.: The rumor ls evidently false
The phenomenally large business being
done by Keiths theatre shows the great
popularity OF vaudeville. C2) Katherine
Rober is on the road with her own com
pany playing a repertoire OF plays. She
r. at present at Carbondale, Pa. CO I
cannot recommend In this column any
local teacher IN dramatic art, and as 20
which is the best teacher--that is entire
ly a matter OF opinion. D Sir Henry
Irving will not come 10 America this
season, nor II Joseph Jefferson booked for
this city this season.
Ardent Admirer. No. 2: did not mean
10 express impotence, for thh column ~
devoted 10 answering questions pertain
ing % theatrical matters However, l
simply wished 20 call your attention 10 the
notice at the head OF this column.
THE MATINEE GIRL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
P|NKEYEO
Pete SAW
OPENING
Could See In the Dark and
Saved a Score Of Merrymak.
ers From Death.

Paige. n. Y. oct. 17-"Pink-eyed" Pete,
the Albino boy. is the hero OF Paige set
tlement in Lewis county today. for he
was the means OF saving a score or more
lives on Monday night.
Pete's name is Peter Polhemus. and he
is the 17-year-old son OF Jacob Polhemus.
He is perfect Alblno. His face is as
white as chalk. and his cheeks, lips and
eyes are vivid pink
The pupils of his eyes are oval, like
those OF cat, and are capable OF similar
expansion and contraction. In the day
time Pete can scarcely see. and the sun
shine pains his eyes, but at night he can
see ss,.,lea G,llearly and for long distances This
The boy sleeps all day and at night he
wanders about the woods ana netgnb0r-
hood hunting. He is a musician OF nat
ness and skill on the violin and flute.
There was husking bee at the farm
OF jeremiah Lynch on Monday night. and
hayrick. loaded with all the young men
and women I'm and about the hamlet OF
Paige. drove out there, taking Pete along
10 fiddle for the dance that followed the
party got ready to return home it was
long after midnight and pitch dark.
Pete sat with the driver and the girls
attention a to the route they took The
driver had turned into the wrong road
and did not discover his mistake.
W ntn ne SthIleu GOWN ine loHS, StccP
hill leading 20 Big Sandy Creek he sup
posed he was taking the familiar hill on
the Paige road and let the four horses go
down at their own pace.
Half way down the hill 'Pink-eyed
Pete" suddenly grabbed the reins OF the
leaders, and pulled back with all his
strength. THE bridge Is gone he shout
ed. and with the drivers help and that
OF the brake the horses were stopped
three feet from the brink of the precf-
pIce. forty feet above the rocky bed or
Big Sandy.
The bridge had been carried away in
the floods OF last spring and had not been
replaced. the road having been practically
aha ndnned nf that polnt since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
P0CKeIBOoK SNhICHeR

The police OF the Second district made
another clever capture last night officer
William Delaney collaring pocketbook
snatcher who had grabbed a pockotbook X
from the hands OF Margaret Flynn OF lls
Charles street
Mrs. Flynn had been into n store on
Randall street and as she came out a
man who stood near grabbed the pocket
book and ran up Charles street The
screaming OF the woman attracted the at
tentlon OF officer Delaney. who started
up the street after the neeting man and
succeeded in capturing the man after n
short chase.
The fellow was taken 20 the Second sta
ton and when searched the pocketbook
was found on him. He gave tho name OF
Thomas O'Ncil
This morning In the Sixth district court
he pleaded guilty and was bound over In
rO0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17

before Christmas. The now famous post
ofrice set Is considered another wonder In
the matter OF correctness and elaborate
ness OF detail one can see even the old
fashioned penny sticks OF barley candy In
the glass jars on the counter and at the
back of the cosy sitting room OF the Wild
owed postmistress. II is a picture which
will long linger I'm the memory. particu-
larly "A s ~ Is associated with some or the
best OF the rollckinE humor with which
this play is filed. The piece attracted
thousands 20 the Boston museum and the
Garrick theatre New York. last winter.
and packed the Providence opera house
10 the doors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
.'...:1heatres tn. T.:

The home OF the Rev. Milo Towers, the
scene OF the first. act OF Charles froh-
mans production of "Sky Farm" which
will be seen for the first time at popular
prices at the Imperial theatre next week,
is very handsome interior, and one Will,
down to the little stockings hanging on
the lire at the fireplace, for II is the night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
Change In Time on the New York, New
HAVEN and Hartford Railroad.

The winter schedules of tho New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad viii
GO into effect commencing az 1901 n. m.
on Sunday. October 18th. when important
changes will be made In train service.
For Information regarding the new
schedules the public are referred 10 the
large time table posters and pocket fold
ers which may be obtained al ticket Of
fees OF the company In advance Of the
date OF the change.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-01
BURLES IL ILLS

Mr. Curtis of Kansas and Delegate
Rodev Of New Mexico have shaken
hands across the bloody chasm and
Mr.. ROdey has not introduced his bill
TO establish in the Kansas district a
mighty farm for the rearing of spec
les known as cynomis ludOvicianus,
which. translated, means great Ameri-
can prairie dog.
After Mr.. Curtis introduced bill
to establish a bison farm in New Mex
leo" said the delegate. Il wrote to him
inclosing a draft of the proposed bill
for "A prairie dog farm in Kansas and
informed him that as a courtesy L
wanted to let him know what I was do
ing. There is a laugh and a moral in
this.' | added. and / hope you will get
both out Of it..
we met a day or two afterward and
Curtis laughed, from which I have in
ferred that he gained at least one Of
the points in my communication"
Apropos Of all the discussion going
on over the plans for the identifying
OF the capitol now on exhibition in the
COTcoran art gallery a bill was intro
duceG In congress last week to appro-
pirate $4,000 for a statue or mOnu-
ment in memory of Pierre Charles
L Enfant. whose plans for laying out
streets, parks. etc. have brought the
city up to its present state of beauty.
J. EDfant's plans were conceived in
the time of George Washington and il
has taken loo years to mature them
under government management. 1t is
hoped that the present scheme Of ex-
tension may not be as long in develop
inr