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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

The Democratic national conven-
ton has settled the long controversy
as to who shall be the candidates IN
the coming national contest. The
platform has been adopted and the
candidates named, who are Alton B.
Parker of New York for President,
and Henry 6. Davis of West Virginia
for Vice-President.
The issues between the two great
parties are joined and it now awaits
to be seen whether or not the Dem
ocraey has put forward a. winning
ticket. The indications are that we
will 90 into the contest with the ap-
proval of an element that in the past
two campaigns did not give the party
support-theClevelandites and if Par
ker can draw to his support the Re
publican element in New York, New
Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, lndi-
ana and Illinois that Cleveland
would have drawn; this, with the
certain solid South, will elect him.
Just at present it looks as If the
Democratic party has about come TO-
gether with purpose to WIN. Inc
head of the national ticket is a Solo
man, and Notwithstanding this, such
leaders as Bryan, Tillman, Williams
and other former strong silyerites ae-
cept aim, not that they have re-
nounced their principles, but that
they believe the only hope Of victory
lies in harmony.
If the Democracy should win, Sen
ator Tillman will be an influential
factor. To the agreeable surprise OF
all, the Senator was one Of the most
conservative mem bers in the conven-
ton, and it is largely due to his wise
counsel that stampede was pre-
vented when telegram was received
from Judge Parker with regard to
his views on the money question
Tillman is a practical politician who
looks for results, and he wanted a
man to lead the Democracy who
could win and was therefore opposed
to cllnging to the grave clothes OF
past dead issues. Tillman knows full
we'll that Bryan's theories are beyond
hope, the people have twice repudi-
ated them, and he is opposed to
marching up hill and down again
without accomplishing anything, and
a winner could not be had in the
ranks Of the silverites.
Senator Tillman predicted il a
speech at Nashville nearly two years
AGO. that the next standardbearer
for the Democracy would be a gold
man who had been loyal to the party
and his prediction has come true.
His wise counsel and conservative
course in that convention made him
stronger in the nation than he ever
was before, and if the party is sue
cessful Tillman will be the floor lead
er in the Senate, and powerful IN
fuence at the White House.
From now on Parker and Davis
will be the Democratic shibboleth,
and let US hope they will be trium-
phant at the polls in November.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
Parker and Davis,
The ticket to save US.
is the first campaign effort Of the
political poets.

Washburn, the populist leader
threatens opposition to the Demo
cratic ticket, but Notwithstanding
this Colonel Bryan will support
Parker and Davis, gold standard ana
all for harmony sake. The next issue
of the Commoner will be awalteo
with interest.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
0le Iaiy's Recommendation Sold Fifty Boxes
of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets.

have, believe, sold fifty boxes OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets OF the recommendation of one lady
here, who first bought a box of them
about a year ago. She never tires OF
telling her nei ghbors and friends about
the GOOD qualities Of these Tablets
P. NJ. SHORE, Druggist, Rochester, Ind.
The pleasant purgative effect OF these
Tablets make them favorite with
ladies everywhere. For Sale by The
r. B. Loryea Drug Store, Isaac NJ.
Loryea, Prop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
Notice

All persons owning, or interested in
a lot in the Manning cemetery, are
hereby requested to send laborer
equipped with hoe, rake, shovel, axe
or pitchfork to the said cemetery at
o'clock sharp on next Tuesday morning
the 10th inst, directing the laborer 50
sent to report to W. E. Jenkinson at
that hour at the cemetery.
Those who can't send la5orer should
send the value of his services. say QUO
to Joseph Sprott, treasurer.
A few Two horse teams would be very
acceptable Don't fail to attend to this
matter. .
President.
JOSEPH SPRoTT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
July y, 1904.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
Wonderful Nerve

IS displayed by many a man enduring
pains of accidental Cuts, Wounds,
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or
stiff Joints. But there's no need for 1t.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the
pain and cure the trouble. It's the
best Salve on earth for Piles, too. 23c,
at The r. B. Loryea Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
Z. B. GAMBLE.

At the instance of John r. Keels,
h d served papers in m e
case on Youmans. keels was in the
sheriff's Office when he left. Keels
told witness that the trouble between
him and Youmans would not be settled
in the court but on the ground.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
w. P HAWKINS.

W. P. Hawkins testified that he and
Keels were schoolmates. While talk
ing to Mr.. Hawkins, Keels mentioned
the trouble with Youmans. Mr.. Haw-
kins advised Keels to be careful. Keels
replied. II can shoot as fast as he can
While under the influence of whiskey
Keels was dangerous man.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

A man Of integrity win never listen
to any reason against conscience
Horne
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

He saw Keels standing in front of the
court house and heard him say that he
would allow no man to take his rights
away and his money. He would die
first.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
Z. c. DICkSO.

On the day of the killing heard
Keels say that Youmans was thief
and had robbed his wife.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

for al Of which We take pleasure in commend
ing our supervisor who has the purchasing OF
these supplies. and we feel II TO be the que I.
need Of praise TO commend the cohtraeIol ,,r,, ~
Mr.. 3. a. johnson who furnishes the cou!.S
with supplies OF groceries for the FAIRNESS
which he treats the county.
7th. The post mortem and .ui!acE Gains
amount 70 SSS3S1 for the year 1903 these charges
are regulated by law and must DE- "ltii'h 'He
limits OF those provisions. VA ~,
the showing Of his books Satisfactory ae0ooii'-
ing for funds he handles a.,
We find that some OF those whom he has Dep
rtise6 TO act on tax executions have practlced
such delay that in some OF the townships the
executions TOR tiSca! year lsoa mao not 10 oesn ass
measures which will secure prompt returns on
these papers in future.
The Treasurer'S offce we tnd model Of accU-
racy and precision. the accounts Of each fund
being kept in such u clear and simple manner as
20 make it i easy matter TO become acquainted
with the condition OF any account or fund or
the finances OF the county as whole and all
the work OF the Office is kept well up to date. we
do not think It would be amiSS to congratulate
our county upon it's exceptionally goou fortune
in having such faithful and efficient servant in
the very important Office.
4 full examination OF the books and accounts
Of the ONCE Of Superindent Of Education show
them TO be in very satisfactory condition, the
Superintendent has adopted new form OF keep
ing the accounts with the school districts which
is verv simple and concise. and we are very
much gratified to find the affairs OF the
schools throughout the county very hourlshtnS,
there is not school district Of the y which has
not some funds TO it's credit running from few
dollars to as much rs s600-in one case at the
time OF investigation we especially commend
the attractive interior appearance OF this
office and recommend the example OF this official
to the others for emulation.
Upon examination Of the bonds Of the county
officials we find them all safe and strong save
those Of MagStraresC c. L. Griffin and T. b Bate
man which should be strengthened.
The Judge at May term OF court emphaclSeo
the IMPORTANCE OF the examinations. especially
that OF the Supervisors office hence the length
OF this report.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
SHELBY L. DAVIS

testified that he was a clerk in a hard
ware store and that Keels asked to ex-
anime certain dirk about three inches
long that afternoon. Jake Plowden
purchased the dirk.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

Witness was in town as a delegate to
convention. Saw Keels twice. While
standing at the court house Keels came
up and said ':you fellows brought &
damned thief here today that damned
thief, Simeon Youmans. Some one
took Keels. Soon Keels returned,
walking rapidly and said to Youmans.
'sYou damned thief you can shoot me
now, I am unarmed.' Keels struck
Youmans. Both parties were trying to
draw pistol. Youmans fred. Saw
Youmans every movement. After the
last shot Keels seemed to be still trying
to come out. Heard some one say II
saw some one pick up his pistol"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
,JaLLY WARR.

Witness was few rods from court
house at time of shooting. Hurried to
scene and saw Rance Logan stoop and
pick up what witness thought was a
pistol. Logan carried pistol away.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
". C. RUTLER.

Was in town attending court on day
tragedy occurred, was coming to court
house. Saw Keels grab at Youmans.
He kept one arm extended toward
NOnmanS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

ro,,r,,,;ca-,ons must be accompanied by the
raoi name and address Of the writer IN oroer 20
RECEIVE attention.
No communication OF a personal charactee
will be published except as an aoVerI!seaaeN''
Entered at the Posroflce at Manning as Sec
ono Class matter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
Saturday.
I w HERI0T.

Knew Keels quite we'll. Saw keeis
about two weeks before killing. Keels
told him that future plans depended on
decision OF his case with Youuans.
Said ''Youmuns is such damned lying
sccundrel l don't know whether the
case will be decided in court or not.
Witness warned keels not to make
trouble. keels said :'God damn it,
I can shoot as fast as Youmans." He
then exhibited his pistol. Witness
washed body of Keels and saw wounds.
Thinks that certain wound was in
ficted while Keels' hand was near or
in his hip pocket.
Solicitor here exhibited clothing
worn by deceased and found bullet
holes as stated by Mr.. Heriot.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
II. N. MINIS.

H. N. Minis grand juror on day Of
the shooting. At the time of the shoot
ing the witness was in the grand jury
room. His attention was attracted by a
quick movement, and looking he saw
Mr. johnson running from the scene OF
the shooting. Witness went to the
door and saw Mr.. Weaver with dirk
in mis- hand. He saw Logan STOPPING,
but quickly strengthening he moved off
a short way and witness saw a pistol IN
Logan's hand. When witness first saw
Keels he was in a shooting affair with
Bowman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
rISIaIIE WHITE.
DIR. T. NJ. WOODS.

Was in town as delegate to conven-
tion Drank whlskey with Keeis and
Logan that day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

ED. RHODES.
Witness keeps restaurant in town.
Near the restaurant keels had fruit
stand, in which he employed Jake
Plowden. Keels was frequently at
Rhodes'place. Keels said to him, "You-
mans has stolen my money and by c.
l reckon I'll have to kill him yet. "
Keels frequently drank liquor at
Rhodes restaurant and when drinking
his one subject for discussion was YOU
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
T. 3. PREVATT.

Witness was near court house when
first shot was fired. Ran towards court
house. Arrived just as Keels fell. Saw
Rance Logan pick up something and
walk off. Was present when sheriff
arrested Youmans. Knew nothing OF
the orioin of the trouble.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
ADVERTISING RATES:

One square. one time 81: each su6Sequeas If &c
sertion. 80 cents. Ooituarles ana I.ioSreS 1oo,,S
Liberal contracts made for three. six ana Twelve
months.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
J. S. PLOWDEN,
Chairman Of Committee.


The committee on chaingans reports as fol.
lows May the 4th we visited the camp ana
found 13 prisoners. II working on road, one SICK
in camp and one cripple who did the cooking and
waiting about camp. We found the cooking
and Sanitary arrangements very unsatlactofy,
the cooks car was kept too near the prisoners
cage and the sleeping arrangements for the
guards was totally inadequate. the food prepared
was very unwholesome. We wrote the Super
visor suggesting that these suggestions have
been complied with aS to care Of prisoners, bus
not as to sleeping arrangements
Chairman Of Committee.
The grand jury recommends that tent be
supplied for the guards Of chainsang to sleep in
and to occupy when not on duty.
This jury asks your Honor to direct the Sher-
i'll to keep pair OF bloodhoundS at the county
jail for the capture OF any mlScreantwho cannot
be captured in the usual way.
Supervisor Owens complains OF the telephone
posts standing in the public roads and which
with falling wires are dangerous to travellers
and asks that your honor give some order to
ooviate this trouble.
We recommend that the proper Official or Of.
fcials have our pretty public square cleared o.
the machinery garbage ss and BEETLES M which make
We rcappoint the same committee for any ex-
animation Of public books and records deemed
necessary before the fall term OF court.
same time MesSrs. J. s. Tomlinson, chairman,
w. .. Beard and a. c. Bradhann. while the gang
is working in eastern section OF county and II
their work takes them in the western or South
ern section Of county for any considerable
length Of time the perSonel CT this committee
will be changed by the foreman OF the grand
jury.
We thank your Honor for your instruction and
the counsel and courteSieS shown us.
This jury heartily approves your h2nor's S
course toward tardy and indifferent Witnesses
and add that Unnecessary delays anG expenses
OF courts should be SedulouSly avoided by ali
Officials and participants in the proceedings OF
courts.
In view Of the increasing prevalence OF vlc-
lence (mob and individually this jury places IT.
self Squarely on record as standing for the vim
dication Of law and the maintenance OF order
and pledges it's aid to the properly commission
ed officers Of the law and to al citizens who tru-
" desire peace and order for the suppression OF
crime and to maintain the dignity and majesty
Of the law.
All Of which is respectfully submitted By the
grand jury
Foreman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
CHARLES F.. JENkINSON.

Witness street commissioner of Man
ding at time of killing. About week
before court had q conversation with
Keels about Youmans. Keels said
"God damn him, the next time we meet
face to face one of us will have to die"
Was looking for Mr.. Youmans at time
of shooting. Saw keels rush at You
mads and strike him. Youmans warded
blows off.
Keels renewed theattack, clutching at
Youmans thoat. Keels drew a pistol
and dropped it when Youmans fired 9TH
shot. Saw Logan run up and pick up
Keels' pistol. Says he heard colloquy
between Youmans and Logan. Witness
ordered Logan TO leave pistol on
ground intending to return for it but
saw Logan take it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
L. P. BOSWELL

Conveyed letter from Youmans to
Keels. At Keels' request witness read
the letter. Keels gave reply TO wit
ness. Witness gave letter to Judge
Windham. Returned letter to Keels
who destroyed it. In this letter Keels
denounced Youmans as ''dirty stink
ing thief
Mrs. Youmans, mother of defendant,
testified that defendant is her only son
and support (sobbed and left court
room.
HI. JOHNSON.
Knew Keels. Testified that Keels
was good criminal lawyer. Keels
reputation very bad indeed. Had
Known Keels Is or 20 years.
STATE IN REBUTTAL.
r. M. johnson, said c.. F. Jenkinson
was not present at time of shooting but
was talking to him.
C. NJ. Mason, testified that c. F.
Jenkinson told him, that he was not
present at time of shooting.
A D. Cannon, said he was present
when Jendinson told Mason he was
not present. =,
J. B. Steele. said that Prevatt told
him that he dind't know any OF the
particulars.
Isaac Keels, resident of Kingstree,
brother of the deceased, received hrst
intelligence of his brothers by tele-
gram. Had heard of no trouble be-
tween brother and Youmans. Witness
testified that Prevatt told him that
he wasn't present and knew nothing.
J. r. Jones was recalled to prove that
he did know something about the case.
r. L. Logan-Logan says: 81 swear
before God almighty that | never seen
pistol except one-You1nan's."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
JOHN J. EPPS

was in store near court house at time
of shooting. Ran to the scene of shoot
ing. Saw c.. F. Jenkinson there. Saw
Youmans in custody of sheriff.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
J, NJ. WINDHAM

testified that he and Magistrate YOU
mans occupied the same Office. About !
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
". THEODORE KELLEY.

At the time OF the killing witness
walking with Mr.. Rance Logan. AS he
walked under the porch of the court
house he heard Keels say: Its got to
be settled Saw Youmans ire three
shots in Quick succession. Keels threw
his hands over his face. He saw keels
fall on his back. He saw the sheriff
arrest Youmans. He told some one to
close Keels' eyes. Keels had no
weapon. Youmans endeavored to re-
load pistol. He heard the colloquy
between Logan and Youmans. he
knew nothing of the trouble which
caused the shooting
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
II. T.. TOBIAS.

II. L. Tobias rents from the defend
ant. Jones told him that he knew
nothing about the case. He said that
when it was said that Theodore Kelly
could give some account about the
killing Jones said Theodore Kelly
was with me: he doesn't know anything
-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
W, NJ. LEWIS

was in attendance on the county con-
vention on the day of the shooting. He
was standing at the left of the court
house with friends. He heard the
shots and saw some one running. When
he turned he saw Youmans standing on
the court house steps. Keels was reel
inc around column. Then Youmans
fired the fifth shot. He saw the sheriff
arrest Youmans. He did not know
Keels personally. He saw no weapon
about Keels. He saw only the fifth
cbot
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

Sheriff J. Ebert Davis had just
reached the sidewalk on his way to din
uer when his attention was attracted by
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
JOHN STEPHEN EVANS

at time of shooting was standing on
court house steps very near the parties
His attention was first attracted by
Keels shouting: G. d. YOU l."
Witness then ran to the door, but
couldn't get in. He heard u colloquy
between Youmans and Logan. Wit
ness says that Keels staggered around
the column after the third shot. He
didn't see Keels strike at Youmans.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

Was standing nearby and witnessed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

When the first shot was fired, was
in the path in front of the court house.
The last two shots were fred while
Keels was staggering around the col
umn. He saw no weapon about keels.
He was only about Il feet from Keels
when the first shot was fired.
In the affidavit for bail the witness
said Keels had no weapon. He says
that Keels may have had a pistol but
he didn't see it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

J. S. PLOWDEN.
On day of killing was serving as fore
mau OF the grand jury. He saidhe saw
Ilr. Johnson running from the scene OF
the killing. This was just before the
1a ct shot
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

was in town on the day of the killing
and few days before the killing wit
ness was sent by Mr.. Keels to purchase
a dirk. He did so.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13
P. G. BOWMAN

lives in Sumter and formerly lived in
Bishopville. Knew Keels about Is
years. Keels reputation he knew to be
that of a violent man. Capt. Davis
asked Bowman about a particular act
OF treachery. Solicitor objected. Judge
AIdrich sustained the objection. Capt.
Davis excepted. (The evidence de-
clared inadmissible is that Is years ago
Bowman and Keels had some trouble
and agreed to fight it out fairly, each to
surrender a pistol. When it became
evident that Bowman would be victor,
Keels drew q pistol and shot him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-13

identified exhibited clothing as that
worn by Keels at the time of the shoot.
ing. He testified that at the request OF
the solicitor he prepared the body for
burial. He indicated the wounds on
the deceased. that there were five
wounds in Keels' back instead of four
as stated by Dr.. Brockinton.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-15
THURSDAY. DEC. Is. 1904
IMPOSING HARDSAIPS.

San Indignant Pater" has written
TIE INDEPENDENT complaining OF
certain impositions placed upon
many OF the parents whose children
took part 10 the recent staging OF q
juvenile ,opsretta for the bsneft OF
the kindergarten schools and OF q
certain imported lady kindergart-
essr. In some cases, instead of being
only an imposition, it worked as q
hardship. because the expenses in
CURED, ss cited by our correspond
snt,F could hardly be afforded nor
spared, and in some cases lily and
not at all in others.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-15

To our school system is due the
credit for the showing made in the
singing and stage appearances. For
the graeefulness in dancing and the
nsatness displayed, Hawaiian
woman is entitled to the credit.
Mrs Gum has frequently shown
that she is % patient adept in the
terpsichorean art aud che takes no
secondary place to any other in
teaching the art TO the yourg.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-15
TAX RAISING SCHHME.

Ii it is true that there ia a scheme
on by the various Asseesors-in- Chief,
who recently met here in council, TO
raise taxation from one percent,
to one and half percent.
then the sooner taxpayers know of
it, the better. And should it be so,
we would like to know where it is to
come from.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-15

We understand that it was given
out by those interested in the affair
that the children who were to take
part had to be costumed aud pra-
vidsd for by their parents whether
they liked to or not. and if objection
wss made, the children had to stay
away This is the frat part of the
imposition creating one of the hard
ships to the parents, for what
mother is there that has not that
certain amount of pride in her to see
Der offspring do better than anoth-