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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
IS SHE Gull TLESS2
To-day the BechteIs Take
the Stand for the Ac-
cused Mother.
lBx the Associated Press.l

Allentown, Pa, Jan. 20.-The battle oil
came to an end this evening, and tomor-
rev every member of the Bechtel family
will be placed on the witness stand in
al endeavor to prove that the aged moth
e: is not guilty of being an accessory
after the fact in the killing of her way
ward daughter Mabel The defense called
six experts today, and each declared that
the biological or Bordet test, the new
method for determining the difference
between human and animal blood. was
not a standard one. and that it was
unreliable. The experts testified that
only one of the many articles taken from
the Bechtel home contained human blooG
and that one was the uGdervest worn by
the girl when she was found dead.
Before the defense opened it's case to
day. the court was asked to instruct the
jury to render verdict of not guilty,
because not sufficient evidence had beer
presented to hold Mrs. Bechtel. but the
court decided that the trial should pro-
coed, Judge Trexler adding that he di5
not wish at this time to pass upon the
merits of the evidence presented.
In discussing this motion, District At
torney LIGHTER said:
'.The theory OF the commonwealth IL
that Thomas Bechtel was the principal
felon. We believe that he committee me
crime and after it's commission was
shielded by Mrs. Catherine Bechtel. II
support Of this theory the strongest Ell
dence is the suicide of Thomas Bechtel in
a prison cell, and the testimony OF DR..
Lear and the many other witnesses who
have testified"
In opening, Attorney Schaadt said:
1--WE will prove to you That the stains
which two inexperienced doctors declare
to be human blood stains, were nothing
moro than stains produced by tobacco.
We will show to you pillow cases, pieces
of linen end other fabrics upon which
within a day or two, tobacco stains have
been made and we will ask you to COM
pare them with the stains shown upon
the bolster case by tnel commonwealth.
I'VE will 1urIner prove to you that the
lathers' Ratchet which the State pre-
duced as weapon with which Mabel
Bechtel was killed had been broken in g
mill last summer, and more than that,
we will prove to you beyond all doubt
that Mabel Bechtel was seen alive on
Monday. the day before her death"
Attorney Schacdt said it would also
be shown that no member of the Bechtel
family had a hand in the killing of Mabel
snd that she was murdered away from
home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
EXPLOSION AT YOUNGSTOWN.
Three Men Under the Debris and Fiji
teen Taken Out injured.
(By the Associated Press

Johnston, Pa, Jan. 20.-A steam pipe
directly over the engine in the boiler
room OF No. 2 mill OF the Cambria Steel
Company exploded about 80 this morn
ing, bringing down the whole section CT
rcof running from the puddle mill tc
the finishing shed of the mill. The wood
wood at once took fire from the furnaces
and at this time is burning fercely. 1t
is known that at least two or three MGR
are under the debris and it is not be-
lieved that these can be rescued in time
to save their lives. About fifteen men
have been taken out and have either
been sent to the hospital or are lying on
i,nprovised cots in offices nearby. 1t is
impossible at present to learn the extent
of their injuries. but it is known that
SC veral are in a critical condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
PANSY PIEBALDS CONTROL.
Florida RAIDS Will Send Mixed Del
eqation to National Convention.
(By the Associated Press.)

ST. Augustine, Fla, Jan. 2o.-Florida
Republicans held their State convention
and the conventions for each Congress
sional district here today. Joseph e. Lee,
Collector of Internal Revenue, presided
over the State convention. This conven-
ton left the question of putting out a
State ticket to the executive committee.
D. N. Combs, Joseph E. Lee, Henry S.
Chubt and NJ S. White were selected as
delegates to the National Republican
convention.
The State and Congressional delegates
to the National Republican Convention
were divided equally between the races
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
AFTER A BIRD SMUGGLER.
Warrant for Arrest of Greensboro
Man on Complaint Of Raleigh
Merchant.

Some days ago several crates OF BIRDS
were shipped from Raleigh to Washing
ton, d. c., by Raleigh merchant VINO
thought he was sending eggs III the
crates
1t is now alleged that Mr.. e. F. Eller
of Greensboro, shipped the crates with
the birds here, and then told Mr. Geo
II. Marsh here that eggs were IN these
crates, and that as prices were hlgher IN
Washington than in Raleigh ne would
be glad to have Mr. Marsh reshlp. TINS
was agreed to and Mr.. Marsh added a
number of crates with eggs in them as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
GENERALLY ENJOYED.
The New Fast Mall Greatly Enjoyed
at Metropolitan.

The audience at the Metropolitan opera
House last night greatly enjoyed the per-
Torrance of "The New Fast Mall" which
was ably presented
The company Is one of real merit and the
n,av was much better than had been ex-
pected. 1t is melodrama and IS well
acted. the cast showing real ability.
The special scenery used added much to
the effect of the play. The audience was
an appreciative one and appauded gen
erously. All Of the cast did excellent
work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
DRIVEN OUT BY FLAMES.
Fire in a Chicago Hotel Creates Ex-
element Among Theatrical People.
CBv the Associated Press.l

Chicago. H., Jan 2O.-Ill-fortune of
Chicago theatrical people during the last
few weeks was again in evidence at
fire in the Grand Palace Hotel, Indiana
and Clark streets, early today, nearly
two hundred members of theatrical
troupes being driven into the streets by
the flames 1t was with difficulty that
a panic was averted and the frightened
men and women assisted from the struc-
ture in safety. The fire originated on the
second floor, supposedly from crossed
electrical wires, and was carried quickly
UP the elevator shaft by a draught to
the drop floor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
Americans Leaving Seoul.
(By the Associated Press.)

Seoul, Jan. 20.-The Emperor OF
Korea has ordered that seven hundred re-
volvers and clubs be distributed to the
"peddlers" who are nominally secret po-
lice and dangerous element Many
Americans are leaving Seoul fearing trou-
lilo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. e. w. Groves signature is
On each box. &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-22
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the
cause To get the genuine, call for the
full name. 25c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Mrs. G. r. Jones at Nashville.
Editor The Manning Times

Editor The Manning Times
l left Manning on Monday morning
the 18th, ard arrived in Nashville on
Tuesday morning about8 o'clock. My
son David met me at the depot and
took me to his boarding house, No. l32
N. Summer ST.. and there I met the
family with whom he boards; and l
never have in all my life met better or
kinder people than they are: they do
everything in their power to make one
feel at home in their hospitable home.
David and they together have taken
me all over Nashville and it is certain
" beautiful place, and when l first
got here had the pleasure of seeing so
many thousands of the old Confederate
veterans and of seeing Them march un-
der the same old Confederate flags and
hear so many fine speeches from them.
I have spent two Sundays here and
had the pleasure of attending different
churches and hearing some very fine SER
mons and also had the pleasure OF at
tending the State Sunday school con-
vention and great many other pleas
ures that are too numerous to mentlon
now. Also I have met great many
warm friends of my son Robert Lee
that he met when he was staying here.
I have met a great many nice people
here, In fact this is the most pleasant
trip that have ever taken.
MRS. A. NJ. JONES.
Nashville, Tenn. June 27, 1904.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Greeleyville Gleanings.
Editor The Manning Times:

Editor The Manning Times:
1t seems to me that Greeleyville is
near enough to Manning so that each
should feei an interest in the welfare
of the other. Now as there is no one
writing for your paper from this place
I should endeavor from time to time to
give you the happenings of most inter-
est.
Considerable interest has been shown
in the progress of the t5reeleyvii,e
Theatrical troupe. They have been
rehearsing Ten Nights in Barroom,
the play was given on last Friday night
and if we are TO Judge from comments
heard on every side it was a success in
every sense of the word. 1t was played
TWO nights and I understand they real
lied something over $4,000. There is
some talk of taking the play to Man
ming, but don't think they have de-
ciaed fully yet, will let you know later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Burgess who
went to Florida from here last year are
now back on visit to relatives here
and in Clarendon county.
Our National birthday was observed
yesterday by a suspension Of business
of every kind. Some of our folks went
to Black River to picnic, while other
went to Foreston to a game OF ball,
Greeleyville against Foreston the lat
ter won by score of II to 3. We nope
our boys will do better next time.
OBSERVER.
Greeleyville July ), 1904.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06

The Charleston Post seems to
think our reflections upon the
Charleston and Berkeley assess
ments "unwarranted." We used
the words extortion ~ and
"graft. - In using these harsh
expressions we think the circum-
stances will warrant it. To lay
down tie rule that unless a man
pay $500 he shall not be allowed
to be candidate for Office, is not
only depriving good citizens of
their rights, but the amount is
unreasonable, and because of the
fact that the candidate is help
less-must put up or get out, we
regard it an extortion. The
"graft feature comes in where
the politicians out of their full
treasury extorted from candi-
dates, make unnecessary expen-
ses that favorites may get pay.
We are interested in this matter
because if there is no protest to
the action of Charleston the evil
we complain Of will soon reach
the other counties. and our en-
tire political machinery will be-
come as oppressive as that of
Charleston.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
The Democratic clans are nov

The Democratic clans are now
assembled at St. Louis, and it
Ill be Friday b e f o e
t h e standardbearers wi |
be named. The indications
point to a deadlock, and in that
event Parker will not be the
nominee. Cleveland's friends
were unable to initiate his boom
sufficiently to attract the rank
and file, although it is univer-
sally conceded that he is a sure
winner. German may yet be
brought to the front, and should
he be named the South which
furnishes the bulk of the Demo
cratic electoral vote will rejoice,
for it was German that saved US
from the Infamous force bill.
What is known as the conserva-
tive element in the convention
want to insert a gold plank in the
platform, and if they succeed
Bryan and his followers will not
stand for it and defeat is a fore
gone result.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
The lvnching of Cairo Will

The lynching of Cairo VIII
liams in Williamsburg county
last week is another blot upon
the escutcheon of the State and
will be used at the North as po-
litical capital. It will be argued
that the South has no regard for
law, and the miscarriage Of JUS
tice in Aiken, and the taking
from the law officers a negro
prisoner whom a white jury
failed to- convict will be cited and
argued to sustain the assertion
that lawlessness runs rampant IN
the South. Things are in bad
condition when a negro charged
with the killing of a white man
and the jury sitting in Judgment
upon his case, composed entirely
of white men, fail to find in the
testimony evidence sufficient to
warrant them to convict, that
the party charged, whose guilt
is still in doubt should be
taken from the officers Of the
law and lynched, is the most bru-
tai trampling of the law and
manliness we have ever read Of.
Who is responsible for this bar
barity. Did the sheriff Of Viii
liamsburg have any reason to
suspect that his prisoner would
be lynched? He must have, be-
cause it was at his request that
permission was given for fast
train to stop at Kingstree to take
the prisoner aboard. Did that
sheriff keep secret his purpose
to have the prisoner sent away on
that train? Did the sheriff give
the prisoner proper protection in
entrusting the life Of a man to
two deputies and not going him
self2 It seems to US Governor
Hayward should have this mat
ter thoroughly sifted, we know
he cannot get sufficient evidence
to convict the lynchers, but the
conduct Of the officers responsi,
BILE might be brought to account.
We believe if the Governor had
the power to remove a sheriff
from Office in such circumstances
greater care would be taken OF
prisoners in their charge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Cr,es Eczema. Itching Humors, Pimples and
Carbuncles. Nothing to Try.

3. B. B. (BotanIc Blood Baln) IS now recos.
nized as certain and sure cure for eczema,
itching skin, huuorS, scabs scales. watery ols-
buncieS prickling pain in the skin, old, eating
sores, ulcers, etc. Botanic Blood Balm taken
internally, cures the worst and most deep,seated
cases by enriching, purifying and yitalizing the
blood, thereby giving healthy blood supply TO
the skin Botanic Blootl Balm is the only cure,
to stay cured, for these awful. annoying skin
troubles. Heals every sore and gives the rich
glow OF health to the skin. Builds up the
broken down body and makes the blood red and
nourishing. Especially advised for chronic old
cases that doctors, patent medicines and hot
springs fail to cure Druggists 81. To prove
B. 3. 3. cures, sample sent free and prepaid by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble, and free medical advice sent in sealed
letter. For sale by The R. B. Loryea Drug
Store,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
sul if the Standards made itmuch

ful if the Spaniards made itmuch
stronger than the water cure,
banishment to the Isle of Guam,
the suppression Of the American
Declaration Of independence as
seditious literature from circula-
ton in the islands, the denial OF
the right Of jury trial, and other
expressions, including taxation
without representation.
The Chicago platform boasts
of having sfrmly established the
gold standard" How long is it
since it boasted of being the par
ty of bimetalism? To tariff mon
opoly and financial monopoly
the Republican party proposes to
add other monopolies based on
subsidies. Although afraid to
say so in so many words, the
platform comes out for Ranna's
Ship subsidy scheme. The pen
sion subsidy is also Indirectly in
'dorsed, although not a word is
said about executive Enactment
of pension legislation.
The South got a slap IN the
face in the shape of the Crum-
packerian threat to reduce Its
representation because OF local
suffrage laws. Perhaps, a Re
publican Congress will not un:
dertake to overrule the United
States Supreme court in this
connection.
The Chicago platform does.
not mention the word trusts"
and refers to them but vaguely
and in most guarded terms, put
ting them on the same plane as
combinations of labor or trade
unions. It will be amusing to
hear the party spellbinders refer
to their "'anti trust plank.
AS for the Panama canal: it
was only made possible by Dem
ocratic votes and Democratic IN
huence. Of course the Republi-
can administration appropriates
the credit for this truly national
enterprise.
There are some things con-
cerning which the Chicago plat.
form maintains an embarrassed
silence. For example: it says
nothing about statehood for the
territories, nothing about the
bane of mormonism. It says not
a word about the postofice graft
ers or honesty in the public SER
wee. The silence here is very
profound. It does not tell why
Roosevelt did not butt into the
Colorodo mining region anarchy
while praising his Intervention
in the anthratic troubles in Penn
sylvania. And strangest thing
of all, it forgets to give a hurrah
for the immortal charge up Ket-
tie Hill.
We think the Democratic party
will be able to survive the Chi
cago platform of 1904.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
The r. 3. Lo1yee Drug Store

ask the readers Of this paper who are
suffering with indigestion or dyspepsia
to call on them at once and get a bottle
OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. If you knew
the value of this remedy as we know it,
you would not suffer another day. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure is thorough di-
gestant aud tissue-building tonic as
well. 1t is endorsed personally by hun
dreds of people whom it has cured of
indigestion, dyspepsia, palpitation Of
the heart and stomach troubles gener-
ally. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat. 1t is pleasant. palitable
and strengthening.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
After "Pat. "
Editor The Manning Times:

Editor The Manning Times:
Alcolu, S. c., July ,, 1904.
'tPat," you are charming! There is
nc question but what you should be sin
the field" or somewhere besides be-
hind the click, click, click of the cleo
tr;c battery OF W. U. T. Co. How can
your ready divination and happy con-
clusions be fully appreciated. For some
unfortunate candidate, as well as our
unbiased thinking county, 1t is fortu-
nate that our inapplicable puns are en-
ened. Pat" never sacrifice your po-
litical principal for ''one's" sake, nor
advocate the policy, if you do, ''Wo-
mans suffrage" may be our ultimate
triumphant revenge. Hold to the
creed, "I firmly believe there is pur-
gatory, and that the souls therein de.
tained are helped by the suffrages of
the faithful" so BEWARE. :"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Srmmsrton News.
Editor The Manning Times:

Editor The Manning Times:
We notice the following notice print
ed in large letters at the postofiice
The >Summerton Democratic club roll is
open for inspection at the Prescription
drug store-are you properly enrolled:
Ellison Capers, Jr., committeeman.
The difficult problem of correcting
the roll is thus simplifed by Summer
toms committeeman. The roll is open
to inspection and every one invited to
inspectit if he is properly enrolled, and
also to note and name those wrongly en-
rolled. This plan can be worked by
every club in the county. Leave the
roll at some prominent place. and turn
on the light of public scrutiny.
The negro who broke from Jail Is
still at large and no effort by the officers
is being made to catch him except by
our magistrate, A. j. Richbourg with
whom he can pick up around. Now It
seems to me that if this scoundrel was
to hurt or possibly kill some good man
in hunting him, that some of the OH
GERS of this county would or ought to
feel mighty bad as there efforts to get
this man stopped very quick and short.
There is but one way to get him and
that will be with hounds that he may
be trailed through these swamps. He
still says he will kill some OF the ones
that he wishes to and then will be
ready to meet his fate.
A delightful moonlight picnic given
by some of our people the other even
ing at Mr.. J. E. Tenants. There be-
ing about seventy FIVE present.
One of Manning's charming young
ladies Miss Stella Benbow has been
spending some time here with her Sis
ter Mrs. Ellison Capers.
Mrs. J. II. Rigby of Manning spent
last Wednesday with her sister Mrs.
Ashley Avant.
Mrs. E. S. Erwin of Manning spent
last Thursday at her sisters Mrs. Eli
son Capers.
Mr.. Lawson Mcleod of Manning was
in our town last Sunday
Hon. C. NJ. Davis has bought the
residence aod lot of DR.. W. W. Ander-
son, and its hoped will make this town
his future home; it is also understood
that he will continue the wholesale
grocery business at this place.
The young professional man who
has not long located here has found
many attractions. If you were to ask
him isn't that young lady the most
attractive, possibly he would blush but
we think he would not say no.
llr. and Mrs. Ellison Capers gave a
delightful straw ride on last Thursday
night which was much enjoyed by the
young people.
H.
INA
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by conStltu
tional remedies Deafness is caused by an IN
famed condition Of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. when this tube gets in1am-
ed you havea rumblins sound or imperfect hear
ing. and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh, which IS
nothing but an infaned condition Of the mu-
couS surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (cauSed by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F ]. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
A Very Close Call.

II stuck tG my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain," writes c. W. Bel
lamy. a locomotive fireman, of Burling-
ton, Iowa. II was weak and pale, with
out any appetite and all run down. AS
was about to give up, got bottle OF
Electric Bitter, and after taking 1t l
felt as we'll as ever did in my life" :"
Weak, sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their use. Try them. Satisfaction
guaranteed by The r. B. Loryea Drug
Store. Price so cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top OF piles of people have
the piles, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures them. There are many diff
ferent kinds Of piles, but if you get the
genuine and original Witch Hazel Salve
made by E. C. Dewitt & Co. of Chi
cago, cure is certain. II. A. Tisdale
of Summerton, S. c., says, II had piles
20 years and DeWitt's Salve cured me
after everything else failed''' Sold by
The r. B. Loryea Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Summerton July 5, 1904.
Weak Hearts

are caused by indigestion. If you eat a
little too much, or if you are subject to
attacks of indigestion, the stomach ex-
pands-swells, and puffs up against the
heart. This crowds the heart and
shortens the breath. Rapid heart beats
and heart disease is the final result.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat, takes the strain off the heart, cures
indigestion, dyspepsia, sour stomach,
and contributes neurishment, strength
and health to every organ of the body.
Sold by The r. B. Loryea Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06
Wonderful Nerve

Is displayed by many 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. 25c.
at The r. B. Loryea Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-07-06

What is 'TEETHINA?" Well tits this:
A tasteless powder that will kiss
From baby's brow the tever glow
That teething alvey brings, you know.
''TEETHINA" Oyercomes and coun-
teracts the Effects of Summers Heat,
Aids Digestion, Regulates the Bowels.
Gives rosy cheeks. health and happi-
hess to babies