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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Mule Did Him Up.

The Cherokee News says it is report
ed at Gatrney that negro living CT
Broad river was trying to kill his wife
last week. He cut at her several times
with his knife and was STOPPING down
to pick up rock to hit her with
when his mule kicked him back OF the
head and knocked him silly. Since
the blow on the head the negro has
been crosseyed and foolish. His wife,
woman like, is nursing and Waiting on
him. Sambo might be able to run
over Melinda, but be must keep out
If the way Of Baalim'S heels.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Bribe Taher Convicted.

At st. Louis, Mo-, the jury in the
case of Julius Lehman, former men,
Der Of the house Of delegates, charged
with bribery in connection with the
passage of the city lighting bin, re-
turned a verdict Wednesday aftrnoon
in0ing the defendant guilty. His
punishment was fixed at seven years in
the penitentiary, the maximum
punishment under the law for the
crime Of which he was convicted. 1t
took the jury just seven minutes IN
which to reach its verdict.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Dropped Dead.

At Winnipeg, Manitoba, P. NJ. Ar
thur, grand chief engineer OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
dropped dead Friday night while
speaking at the banquet closing the
annual union convention Of the
Brotherhood of Locomtive Engineer
which has been in session for the past
few days. Mr.. Arthur had just arisen
to respond to q toast anc repeated
the words: 1t may be my parting
words to many Of you" when ne fell
backward and expired a few minutes
afterwards.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Soldiers Fight.

A special from Wilson. Arizona,
saws: fight has occurred between the
men Of | and N troops on one side
and C E troops on the other, all Of the
Fourteenth United States cavalary at
Bonita, three miles from Fort Grant.
Corporal SeidenSticker Of troops NJ.
was fatally wounded in the groin and
trumpeter Davis, also OF Troop NJ,
was shot through both legs. The men
who did the shooting are unknown at
present. One hundred shots were fired
and a house wrecked. About fifty
men are implicated.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
White Man Must Hang.

The supreme court at Tallahasse,
Fla. last Wednesday affirmed the de-
cision Of the circuit court in the case
of the State VS.. William Sylvester and
unless the pardoning board intervenes
be will hang: Sylvester was convict
ed OF the murder Of Edward Burton,
master mechanic Of the Seaboard Air
Line shops at Fernandina, who had
discharged him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
PARD0Ns ASKED FOR.
Last Week Governor Hayward acted
on Several Application.

The COiumOla SGaCe says VOF. .t1cy-
ward has declined to pardon Fannie
Carson, the white woman who in 1895
was convicted Of having participated
in the murder of her husband, and is
now serving a life sentence in the
penitentiary. The governor received
from Spartanburg county mass OF
petitions containing the names OF
many who declared that they wanted
to see the woman pardoned But there
were reasons which the governor did
not care to express which made linn
stay his hand.
The petitions, which were presented
by W. r. Dillingham; Of Spartanburg,
declare that the woman, who was con.
yictcd in 1895, is weak of mind, and
that at the time Of the muder was un-
der the influence Of Edward Green,
who gained such power Of her that be
became master Of her will. 1t was
also declared that she was not actual
ly a participant in the crime. An
other reason advanced is that she
should be at homd to aid in raising
her children, who are being cared for
by her father, a widower. Her health
is said to be declining. After mature
consideration the governor decided to
let the sentence stand.
ANOTHER REFUSED.
Another petition for pardon marked
with the endorsement refused" Wed
nesaay was that OF Preston Jefferson,
colored, Of Sumter county, who was
charged with the worst Of all crimes.
The application was presented by
Mrs. a. L. Saunders. The petitions
in support were strong, and many peo-
pie think that the guilt was not en-
TREY fisfis.sfnTesCisation shows that
The application has, been rejected
about six times,
Jackson AlSton, who is serving 4
ive-year sentence for manslaughter in
Beaufort county, also failed to re-
ceive the pardon asked for through
Mr.. W. S. Ti!linghast and others.
The petition was based on the excuse
of good behavior" and that others
more criminal than himself had been
pardoned. The presiding judge re-
fused to recommend that the pardon
be granted.
THESE WERE MORE FORTUNATE.
Tony Brown and John Mcbride Of
Charleston were pardoned upon the
request. Of the members Of the Char
lesion drainage commission through
Mr.. James Cogrove. 1t was shown
that these negroes are in the last
stages Of consumption and that they
are Of no service to the commission
which is draining Charleston neck
with the use Of convict labor.
Jacob Epps, a negro boy Of Will
was pardoned. He had
served all but three months Of four
year sentence for assault with criminal
intent. The reason why be was par
doned is that he, too, is in the last
stages of tuberculosis.
William Talley Of Greenville, who
had been sentenced to pay fine of
sl00 or to spend one year in jail, had
his sentence committed to one-half of
that term and Of that amount. The
petition was presented by Mr.. J. I.
Earle of Greenville. The negro has
served all Of the term which the COM
imitation covered
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
FOOLED THEM.
4 Supposed Corpse Runs !iaway As
Jury Writes Verdict.

Henry Hines, Charleston. S. c. who
several days ago was declared to have
been murdered by negro named lSh-
mael, is today a well man and in per-
feet condition, with the exception OF
a scar in his head inflicted with a
brick in the hands of 1Shmael. Hines
came to life while the coroner was
busy inquiring into the cause OF bis
death. and jumped the inquest.
At a picnic given ae Pedee, S. c..
several days ago Hines was struck in
the head with a brick by Ishmael,
who was prompt arrested and lodged
in jail on the charge Of murder. Coro-
ner Dolliver was summoned, and ar
rangements were made for holding the
inquest. 4 jury was sworn. and after
viewing the body it was removed un-
der a clump Of bushes to protect 1T
from the sun. The jury repaired a
SllOlO UlSUclllNS cNcJ OLiOSA oAS oA'~<NS
of large oak, there to hear the testi-
mony. Several witnesses were ex-
amined, all Of whom testified that
Hines was struck in the head with a
brick or rock by IShmael. While the
jury was writing the inquest Hines
came to life, the blow having stunned
him, and he decamped without giving
an explanation to the coroner or the
Jury that declared him dead officially.
When the coroner discovered that
his corpse had disappeared there was
great CONSERVATION and surprise.
Many believed that Hines body had
been carried into swamp near by by
a large alligator. The mystery was
explained the following day when
Hines called at the coroner's office
and told him that while he and his
jury were declaring him dead be was
busy coming to life. Ishmael was
released from prison when the facts
became known. much to bis delight.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
FIRST KILLING PLANNED.

Judson Hall, brother Of the dead
man. told a gentleman Of Batesburg
that Dennis Head, Lonney Johnson
and George Edwards had planned the
killing Of his brother long before it
was consummated, but this story is
not generally credited. However, 1t
shows that there was enmitv against
Head by the Halls. Butler Fox also
spoke in violent terms o. Lonney
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
DEADLY TOY PISTOL.
A Large Number Of Casualties Fol
lowing the Celebration
OF THE NATIONS NATAL DAY.
4 Death Dealing Toy That Should
be Legislated to The Shodes
Of Obscurity in all

The indianapolis Journal says up to
Wednesday reports from the country
at large showed 2S deaths and l,4S5
mutilations, many of which will prove
fatal, from fourth ofJuly celebrations.
On the Fourth of July, 1902, 81 per-
sons were killed and 2,G49 seriously
injured. The casualties increase every
year with the growth Of population
and the multiplication Of dangerous
devices for making noise. 4 large
proportion Of the injured who do not
die will be mutilated for life. In addi-
tion to personal accidents there is al
ways a list of fires with losses ag-
gregrting several hundred thousand
dollars caused by explosions and fire.
works
In view Of these annual losses Of
life and property and intiiction OF in
juries ard deformities for life, is it
not about time to inquire whether
our manner OF celebrating the Fourth
should not be reformed? Is it not
barbarous custom that leads US to
identify patriotism ~7rieeh ~7reh noise and to
celebrate the nations birthday 81
killing or manning two or three thous-
and. persons every year: How long
will be before We get past the tire
cracker, the torpedo and the tom.tom
stage of civilization that can find no
better way celebrating independence
and expressing patriotism than in the
making of hideous noises and killing
a large number of men and boys every
year? 1t is not only very senseless
custom, but a very costly mode Of
celebrating. that involves the annual
sacrifice of so many lives.
TIE LIST INCREASES.
Following are a few deaths that
have occurred since the above was
printed.
At PittSburg, Pa, six boys have
died of teanus zinc, all.the victims Of
Fourth OF July toy pistols.
At South Norwalk, Conn, Arthur
Cunningham, aged - years, is dead
Of lockjaw, resulting from injuries re-
ceived from sparks while firing toy
pistol.
At Detroit, Mich, lockjaw as a re-
suit of wounds, from toy pistol on the
Fourth of July claimed two more VIC
Tins when Israel Ogushayetsz and
William May died.
at Ithaco, n. Y, Harry H.
Bishop, l3 years of.age, died OF lock-
jaw caused by slight injury on the
Fourth of July through the exploding
of blank cartridge.
At Harrisburg, Pa. four deaths from
tetanus OF boys ranging in age from s
to IL years have occurred resulting
from Slight Injuries received on the
Fourth Of July from toy pistols.
At Cleveland, Ohio, Charles Hines
died Of tetanus as result Of injury
from a toy pistol received on July 4.
This makes the eighth death there
from lockjaw since the Fourth Of
July.
at Philadelphia, Pa, two more
deaths from tetapus as a result of in
juries received from toy pistols oc-
Cured making total of seven death
from this dreaded disease since the
Fourth of July. The victims today
were William Karmel, aged 10 years,
and Harry Banks, 6 years old.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Allowed Bail.

John G.. Wham was granted bail in
the sum Of ST, 1000 by Judge DanV,er
last Wednesday. Wham killed L.. W.
Ramage on July 9. Ferg ason &
Fcatherstone and W. r. Rie ney ap-
9eared for Wham; Solicitor Sea-: O..
L. schumpert for the State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22

=
The report of the attorney general
for last year shows that Of the 1,731=
cases tried there were :,054 conyic-s
tions, and Of these convictions there
we're 353 cases OF violation Of the.
peace. The solicitors reports show the:
following results in murder trials:
First circuit, convicted 18, acquitted
l9; Second circuit, convicted Is, ac-
quilted p: Third circuit, convicted Z,
acquitted 9: Fourth circuit, convicted
9, acquitted 4; Fifth circuit, convict
ed 4, acquitted IL; Sixth circuit, con-
victed %, acquitted 10; Seventh cir
cult, convicted ~, acquitted I; Eighth
circuit, convicted 16, acquittal IA.
Total, convicted l01; acquitted 102.
The number Of conviction this year
shows an increase over last year, it is
generally stated.-The State.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
THE STATE PRISON.
Nearly Halt Of the Inmates Convicted
of Crimes Against the Peace.
SEVEN HUNDRED C0NVICTs.
Large Percentage Been Convicted Of
Murder, There Being 100
of That Class Last

OF the 116 cOnvicts in the State
prison 339 have been convicted Of
crimes of violence. This statement
will indeed be surprising-that over 45
per cent. Of the prisoners in the peni-
tentiary are being punished for MUIR
der, manslaughter and assault and
battery. Not all of the convictions
have been made on such charges, how
ever, for on the county chaingangs
there are fewer prisoners who are pay
ing the penalty Of violations Of the
peace Of the commonwealth. The fol-
lowing statement shows the number
Of convicts in the prison and the
crimes which they committed:
Manslaughter -. .108
Mufcer ..... 1iUe
Rape ........ 80
Larceny from the person 80. 8
Housebreaking. .......,........ l.
Grand larceny. .......... 13
Larceny Of bicyle. e............
Throwing missile at train. ..... Q
ObStructing railroad
Burglary -............... ;. 26
Housebreaking and larceny ....... IS
Blgamy.... ..,=..s.. 3
cOISelF.. -
Housebreaking and com. larceny. L
Shooting in car. ....
Larceny. ny............... .......... 81
Carbreaking and larceny IL
Larceny Of live stock Is.
Burglary and larceny of live stock. i
Assault and battery with intent to
Gssa assault s2ls siad ba b5sasstery with intent to
kill: .N........ 81.
Assault and battery. :.>l...-.
Breach of trust. ..-...... 2
Obtaining goods under false PIE
Housebreaking in night time. .... l.
Receiving stolen goods ..... L
Burglary and larceny -. .... So
Accessory to murder o.
Burglary and attempt to ravish... 8
Violating dispensary law. L
Highway robbery. y.......... Is
House burning q
alsou. ........... 4l3
Crimes against morality 81
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22

at Philadelphia, Pa, two more
deaths from tetapus as a result of in
juries received from toy pistols oc-
Cured making total of seven death
from this dreaded disease since the
Fourth of July. The victims today
were William Karmel, aged 10 years,
and Harry Banks, years old.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
STATE FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Official announcement as to the
Gathering at Clemson in August.

The following circular has been is.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
President.

@The Southeastern Passenger asso-
citation has granted a rate on all rail-
roads in the State Of one frst-class
fare, plus 25 cents, for the round trip.
Minimum fare so cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22

The coroner was summoned and
viewed the body Of Hall, but the in
quest was not held until Friday morn
ing, when verdict was rendered say
ing that Edwards had committed the
crime. The same afternoon Butler
Fox, resident Of Batesburg, bought
a number Of shotgun shells and some
rifles in the town, saying that his
partner" had been killed, and that
other men were in danger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-16
ANOTHER LOVE FEAST
ENGLIsHMEN, AMERICANS AMI CAN
adams AT A BANQUET.
Lord Roberts, Lord Alverstone, Lord
LansdOwne and Secretary Root
Among the Speakers.

LONDON, Oct. 15.-The dinner given by
airy Commission at Claridge's Hotel tonight
proved the most notable assemblage of En-
lishmen, Americans and Canadians ever
brought together in London. In addition to
the members Of the commission the British
Cabinet ministers, the American ambassa-
dor and the most prominent representatives
Of English public life were present. Field
Marshal Lord Roberts presided. On his
right sat American Ambassador Choate, and
on his left Lord Chief Justice Alverstone.
Lord Lansdowne, Sir Louis Jette, Sir Stan
ley Clarke, the Kings equerry, and Secre-
tary Elihu Root sat at the same table, while
the other guests were distributed at small
tables around the room. The Englishmen
present wore their decorations and orders,
Lord Lansdowne and Lord Roberts having
the blue ribbon Of the Order Of the Garter.
The other guests numbered about $50.
Lord Roberts proposed the health of King
Edward and President Roosevelt in a united
toast, which met with a cordial reception.
He then proposed The Alaskan Boundary
Commission" to which Lord Alverstone re-
piled, saying the meeting Of the commits
sioners would stand as a monument of the
feeling evidenced in America and Great
Britain to settle their differences by a COM
nonsense method.
Ex-United States Senator Turner and the
Hon. Clifton Sifton, Canadian interior min
lister, answered for their respective coun-
tries, the latter saying that no greater
crime could be conceived amidst human
nature than trouble between Great Britain
and the United States.
Proposing the health of the Anglo-saxon
race, Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne
claimed that it had done more than any
other nationality to promote the arts and
literature and just and equal government.
He said: Il may prophesy that our contri-
button toward the happiness and the good
government of the world will not be less In
the future than 1t has been In the past.
The two great branches of the Anglo-Saxon
race will be found working shoulder to
shoulder. giving an example to the world
of the mode Of settling differences. Human
natures are fallible, and we must have our
little differences from time TO time, but an
appeal TO force Is u~nthinkable." Applause
greeted this utterance.
All the other speeches were of the same
tenor. Secretary Root closed the dinner,
proposing the health of Lord Roberts as the
commander-in-chief of the British army,
and declaring that none who speak the En-
glish language would fail to wish health
and prosperity to the leader OF the marches
to Kandahar, Lucknow and Pretoria.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-16
GLOOM AT CAMP SANGER.


CAMP SANGER, Fort Riley, Kan. Oct.
15.-To-day dawned with dark and gloomy
weather, which made every one from the
commanding general down feel decidedly
uncomfortable. The regimental drills sched-
uled for the morning were called off on &C
count of the mud, as was the problem for
the afternoon. Every one who was not en-
gagged in some duty was driven into his
tent by the wind and rain. Towards noon.
however, the wind shifted to the north and
the rain ceased falling. Although the sky
IS overcast tonight, the clear western
horizon gives evidence of a clear, cold day
tomorrow. General j. Franklin Bell, u. s.
A., who will command the Second Brigade.
arrived with his STAFF this afternoon and
he was received with a salute OF eleven
guns.
Col. Arthur L. Wagner, assistant adju-
tant general, has been appointed chief
umpire. Col. Joseph III. Dorst, Third Cav
airy, has been appointed senior umpire of
the Blue forces. and Lieutenant Colonel
Treat, commandant OF cadets, senior UNI
pire of the Brown forces. The joint ma
neuvers OF the regulars and National Guard
will commence on Monday next. When all
troops assigned have arrived they will
number 1900, about 5000 regulars and 500
militia. This Is about twice the number OF
troops that participated in the maneuvers
at Fort Riley last year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-16
SILVER Is A DEAD ISSUE
WHAT WILLIAM J.. BRYAN TOLD AN
INTIMATE FRIEND.
Free Coinage of White Metal VIII Not
Again BE EspOused by Democ-
racy-Praise for Roosevelt.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-The Tribune's Iowa
City, Ia, correspondent says: II think free
silver will not be considered at the national
Democratic convention in 1904"
These words were spoken by William Jen-
nings Bryan to an old and intimate friend,
Prof. James w. Bradshaw, of this city.
Professor Bradshaw, of the Iowa CONNER
cial College, met Mr.. Bryan on the train,
while both were journeying westward. one
to his home in this city, the other to Lincoln.
Neb. They talked together for some time.
the former presidential candidate discussing
political issues freely.
Professor Bradshaw asserts positively
that Mr.. Bryan made the following state
ment: ''While 1 still believe that free silver
would be a good thing for our country, the
nations Of the world have settled down to a
gold basis to such an extent that it would
be practically impossible to change the cur
rent Of their ways SO far as substituting the
double for the gold standard is concerned. /
think that free silver will not be considered
at the national Democratic convention in
1904, and, moreover, I believe it will never
again be an ISSUE"
Mr.. Bryan, says Professor bradshaw,
said also: Il am out Of politics and will not
be a candidate for President again. / will
devote the future to law. lecturing and the
publication of the Commoner. 1t is impossi-
BILE for any man to tell who will be the next
Democratic nominee. Roosevelt, doubtless,
will be the Republican nominee. He is a man
Of character, knowledge and statecraft. No
man in the Republican party has a firmer
hold on the common people, especially in the
West. No man can command the respect Of
nations to a greater degree or WELD a
stronger influence over the world at large"
Ii this connection 1t is recalled that while
in Ohio last month Mr.. Bryan declared his
purpose of supporting John H. Clarke. the
Democratic candidate for United States SEN
ator, in spite of the fact that Mr.. Clarke. in
1896, was q gold Democrat. In a statement
! made on Sept. 2. at Columbus, Mr.. Bryan
said: ITO oppose him (Mr. Clarke) be-
cause Of his action in 1896, -" In spite
everything except one phase of one ques-
ton, would be unreasonable and
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