The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-09-28

There seems TO be great deal or
dissatisfaction with the public cotton
weiohinr system of this town. Many
of the farmers complain because of the
distance TO the buyers, and others be-
cause of the congestion at times. and
some OF the buyers kick. because Of the
confusion IN getting cotton mixed. The
public cotton weighing system Is an
experiment here. It has been tried
elsewhere and wherever tried. was re-
tanned. We regret to hear these com
plants. and would ask the people to be
a little patient. as we feel satisfied II
will work better before the season Is
hallway over.
Monday night a most daStardly act
was committed in Summerton oE some
unknown person, upon Mr. Seymour the
enpineer of the Wilson and Summerton
Rail Road. Mr.. Seymour was sitting
on the piazza OF the Brunson House
with some ladies and children when
without any warning he was struck
twice with brick bats. one hitting him
ON the head. and the other over the eye.
His injuries were so serious that
physician vas called to him, and he ad-
vised the patient not to undertake to
carry out his train yesterday morning.
There is no clue to the perpeurator Of
the deed, and the people of Summerton
are shocked that such cowardice should
be perpetrated in their town. The
occurance was reported to Capt. Thomas
Wilson. and at his request Capt. Joe
james manned the engine: took charge
of the throttle and run the train to
Wilson's, where an engineer met 1t.
The Young fellows who went to the
concert last Thursday evening without
having invited a young lady TO accom-
pany him, should be made to feel the
effect of a BOYCOTT. We advise every
girl here to list these stays. and when
ever they receive u note from them IN
viting them out to an entertainment
that is free. or to church, just burn the
corner OF the note and send it back. and
should the Young skin-tlint not under
stand the meaning of the burnt corner
tell him to apply to the TINES devil
for an explanation. But the nervlest
piece of economy exhibited at the con-
cert was a marraigable man OF means
escorting lady to the place, gave her
a reserve seat at cost OF one dollar
and for himself took @ plank because it
was cheaper, and then after the concert
was over he was fnancier enough to
make his seat cost him only twocents.
The seat was cheap. if it was hard.
There is strong probability now OF
getting telegraph Office in the bust
ness portion OF the town. Mr.. J. H.
Rigbv as president of the local bccrd
of trade made efforts to secure this ac-
commodation, and as a result. Mr.. w.
G. PEBBLES, assistant superintendent OF
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany came to Manning last Saturday,
had a conference with Mr.. Rigby, Mr..
King and other members OF the board
of trade. He also, while here looked
after site wherein to establish the
Office in case the company decided to
locate one down town. The people
here were very kind and generous to
Mr.. PEBBLES. and he had offered him
some tempting inducements for the
location of the Office. 1t is our >Judg-
ment if the company decides to comply
with the request made of them. the
office will be located in the express
office under the supervision of Mr.. G.
r. Harvin. who will be responsible for
the operator Mr.. PEBBLES told US he
the down Office will be eStab-
lished within the next thirty days,
that he will recommend it. Mr.. Pee
bles formerly lived in Manning, and
when youth learned telegraphy here
under the late Norwood Hall. and 1t IS
indeed gratifying to his, friends to
know that he has risen high IN MS
chosen profession.