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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-12-14

ally.
II worry about him beca's Sc he hain't
open with me-" she went on. 'You
know thar's one matter that we never
mention betwixt us, an jest have to
guess at how he feels in his different
moods. Now, I'm bothered over the
way he's actin about Trabue's sick
ness. Why should he git excited over
that? But he is When we fust heard
It be didn't seem to pay no more at
tentioc 20 it than if the report had been
about any other citizen. but all at
once, while he was readln' the Advo-
cate at the lamp, he put the paper
down quick an got up an went out
side. I went to the door an heard i'm
AKIN Jake how Trabue was, an when
Jake told i'm he wasn't no better he
come back in the house pale an nerv-
Gus, an last night he hardly slept at
all. Do you know Of any important
dealings he's had with Trabue,
George:'
"No, I do not, Mrs. HiIlyer," George
replied. II can't understand it.
Il sorter thought at fust that it was
beca'se him an Trabue is about the
same age, an it sorter made i'm re-
feet on the end we all have to come to.
You know, George, Mr.. Hillyer's great
trouble has made i'm more afeard to
die than most men-men O. that sort
seem to dread the end, like they think
some special punishment is in store fer
'em. AS fer as I'm concerned, don't
believe Mr.. Hillyer II be punished at
ALL He's suffered ten times too much
already"
Later that evening Hillyer took
George into his confidence as they were
smoking on the lawn together.
George, I'm in q sight O trouble"
he said. "And it's the old thing. You
remember I told you Trabue was pay
in Mrs. Hambright 4 pension through
me:'
Eyes, 1 remember that" George said.
''Well, Trabue is mighty low, and if
be was to die, George, an explanation
would have to be made. She'd have to
be told that her allowance wasn't COM
ing from the government, an maybe
she'd upbraid me an impoverish
'erself to pay an Of it back. Oh,
George, I'm awfully miserable. I
went to talk to Trabue in private, but
the doctor won't let soul see i'm.
George" he said, under his breath,
'if Mrs. Hambright was to throw up
my crime to me at this late day-bowed
as she is with age and as nigh as she
is to God-Id never git over it, I tell
you-neverw And throwing his half
smoked cigar away, Hillyer strobe of
in the darkness.
a little later, as George stood near
the gate, Jim Kenner came up dressed
in his best suit, a flower in bis button
hole. 81 reckon you think I'm purity
thing goin' to see gals at my time o
nfe," he said, with sheepish laugh
as he opened the gate.
"I was wondering If ought not to
tell Hortense something about your
dark past" George laughed.
II wish you would blacken my record
little" returned Kenner. "The truth
is, Mrs. Hillyer says Hortense doesn't
exactly take to the goody goody,
preachy sort O. chap, an to hear me
spout you'd think was sight wuss'n
I rally am. Oh, I've been few gaits
In my time, but I hain't bad! It's a
Gods fact. though, that heap O wom-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-12-14
Our General
Mercantile Department

has thoroughly looked after and we invite an spec
ton of our Dry Goods Fancy Goods, Shoe and Clothing
Our buyer devoted much Of his experience this
season looking after the Dress Goods selections and
can assure our Lady friends that are enabled to please
them not only styles prices Our General Dry Goods
never more complete and better bought-GOODS
WE'LL BOUGHT ARE HALF SOLD.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-12-14

sum S. 6.

We are giving more attention to the handling of Cotton
this season than ever before which that While we
bought Cotton than other firm on the Market IL IS
our purpose to buy still greater quantity This we can
not do unless we paw the price and when you bring ship
to Us YOUR Cotton, the VERY HIGHEST PRICE is AS
SURED.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-12-14
Shoes J! Shoes J!

There no need wearing shoe leather running about
footwear when we have direct from the factories Shoes
of the best make and which sell with guarantee
Then we carry as nice line of Gents Youths and Boys
Clothing as YOU will be able in any other city This
Department was selected with STYLE fit and dura
bilty.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-12-14
CHAPTER XIV.

sef ~ THINK the Lord had hand
in putin me next door to
Mrs. Dugan," said Mrs. Hill
yer to George that evening
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-12-14
OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT. MEN

Cannot be exceed anywhere and prices defy compet
ton We have always enjoyed fine Clarendon patronage
which we are grateful and shall strive to continue
to merit the patronage and confidence you give uscome
u.s.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-22

batter provisions of that code were little short
of blot on the civilization of the age.
There were some few men here in authority
who did have scme regard for the rights OF
their neighbors, but they were overrdden by
the nineteenth century chivalry who had the
q James Buchanan-John B. Flory army behind
them.
We had to hold our first election under the
Missouri Code, and, until our own Legislature
gave us some wholesome laws, and until such
laws were secured, all business was done under
the bogus CODE Under it, few lawsuits
were pulled off here and now, will try ard
tell you about one or two.
Under the bluff, little southwest OF where
the late John Wolken lived, resided man by
the name of Carr. He was elected justice OF
the peace. He administered the laws good
deal as the opposing attorneys told him to.
Samu6.n 1cCosh lived on the highland Just
Jeneca
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-22
RockefeIIer's Grip Extending

Rockefeller is not satisfied with controlling
the coa.oil output of the world, but he is con-
stantly on the lookout for new places to invest
his immense earnings" or stealings. He
and his family find such investments in good
railroad stocks, bank shares, iron and copper
mines, ETC. Earl D. Berry, in the Chicago
Record Herald, shows by the following figures
the immense railroad holdings OF the Rocke-
felle1s.
Missouri, Kansas & Texas. .... $45, 900, 900
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. PAUL.. 3o,ooo,ooo
New York Central ............. 26, ,ooo. 900
l4aRe;Snore. -".'' .''''''''''' io'ooo'"oo
Missouri Pacific. ............... IS,ooo,ooo
Delaware Lackawanna & Western. $4,000, 900
New York, New Haven & Hartford. $4,000, 900
Chicago & Northwestern. ...... 5000, 900
Mining railroads ..-...,'.. -. 100000
Other railroads. ........... $4,000, 900
Total ........... .$I9S, 900 900
At the present time, the Standard Oil "crowd"
is directly interested in the operation of about
rs 900 miles of railroad
Is it any wonder that independent oil men
have been compelled to quit business because
the rxsiroads would not give them rates that
would elbow them to compete with the Stand
ard Oil l'osnpanys
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-22

witness was asked if he had seen the hog or
knew whose it was. Tull did not prove that
the hog was his, nor did McCosh deny that the
hog was Tull's. hog was gone. Mr.. Tual
wanted his, but not one syllable of proof was
given that the hog McCosh penned up was
Tulls. The attorneys took hold of the ease
and talked so wisely and so befuddled the jury
that, without one syllable Of proof that the
hog was Tull's, the jury gave judgment OF
$12 against Samuel McCosh.
How the suit finally ended never learned,
hut The verdict was clear demonstration that
none but the Almighty can tell what the ver-
dict of petit jury is likely to be. 1t was
most pronounced travesty Oh Justice and bur
lesque on plain type of common sense.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-22
ANNALS OF
ANDERSON co.
SHOTGUN AND REVOLVER LAW.
Story of Law Suit Over Hog.
By W. II. Ambrose. OF Greeley.
SHOTGUN AND REVOLVER LAW.
Story OF a Law Suit Over a Hog.
By W. II. Ambrose. OF Greeley.

Kansas Territory was born i'll troubous times.
The spirit OF the Dark Ages governed large
mart of our people. Solemn compacts were
ruthlessly violated whenever an opportunity Oh
fered. Justice and righteousness had no place
in their vocabulary. If they trumphed, no
reparat.on was given the wrouged ones. 1hey
were all governed by the spirit OF unrlghteous-
ness and in open league with he'll. Extremely
cruel and revolving were the acts OF the pollt-
;c., tr;cksters. So patent was this spirit to
every act that a good revolver was the only 1901
or style of argument that at any tline P1eVa'leu
aud brought success, and often not then' lhis
feeling was apparent everywhere among 'hose
who had the lead in public at5lr5 when TINS
"Great American Desert was divided into
Kansas and Nebraska Territories
Souatter sovereignty was the great mislead-
ine slogan OF the hour, the intlu 7nce OF whlch
was evil, and only evil. The real rights OF the
lovers of liberty were won only by bitter,
and sometimes bloody, fight.
The A'poor white trash'-7men OF the lower
order-the base1 sort-of Mississippi, Alabama,
Georgia. Missouri and other sections, came IN
IN great companies, oiihSihS 80 "'' '
eousuess the demoralizing influences OF their
peculiar institution, human slavery, with them,
determined to force it upon the people II 1t took
the shotgun argument to safely land It,
We HAD no law, and it was the extreme OF
foolishness to appeal TO the authorities at
Washington We had no law save sucn as
corrupt partisaus saw fit to give us.
The David Atchison, Fl. c. Pate, Bob Tombs,
DR.. Stringfellow Border Rplfian type of politi-
clans then ruled, AMI were given their cue for
procedure from Washington. We had no law
other than revolver law
The pro.slavery element ruled Iii everything.
They boldly captured the eleci'n precincts
and certified to the authorities the names of
men they chose for all the places OF honor or
,rust TO those whose duty it was to receive cleo
tiou returns and of this class OF men large
majority of the Legislature was composed. They
were pro-slave,y, ard did, backed by the regu'
lar army, fasten upon us by vote of 'he body
known as "bogus legislature the Missouri
Code, with all its damnable lr'vi'''As. The
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-22
BY ROBERTUS LOVE.

north of where Harmon Rockers, 81 :, now
lives. About one-half mile north of John
Wolken lived VIM. Tull. All the part les are
now dead
Tull lost hog. One morning, args hog
was at McCosh's, but he did not know that
Tul had lost hog. McCosh put the hog in
pen and made it known that he had STRAY
nog. few nj, ,hts afterward, the hog tore
down the pen nd left No one called to see
the hog, but it was gone. Tull claimed al
though he had OF seen it, but it was now 4. me,
so he wanted M.cCosh to pay him for tine hog
McCosh demurred to this, so Tnll went be fore
Esquire Carr and entered srit against McCosh.
for the hog.
The day for trial came and the case was
called. Then came the work of getting jury
of twelve. After all the preli minaries were.
satisfactorily adjusted, the work teguu. Wit.
nesses were called and exsunned,. but not zone:
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-22
Debs' Charge Against Mitchell

Eugene V. D. .>bs has written long article in
which he charges that the officials of the Unit
ed Mine Workers >etraWed their membership to
the operators in the wage agreement reached at
the recent Interstate conference held at Indian
ano,;s. He intimates That President Mitchell
and Frank Robbins, the leader Of the operat-
ors, had an understanding that reduction
should be made.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
CHANCE
This Week Only

Will this interest you. I have yet a large stock of Diamonds which l bought three years ago, they are worth today 30 per cent more than when l bought them, do you want them at what I paid for them, I have sizes from I to karat stone. Rogers table spoons and forks at l.25, regular price S2.50. Rogers tea spoons for 75 cts, regular price SI.5O. Eight-day calander clock for s6.5O, worth l5 doll ars, beautiful bronze clock worth F dollars, this week five dollars, watches at factory prices, solid gold ladies and gents chains at 40 per cent less than regular prices. Nugget rings at just what the gold cost and making: nugget brooch worth 12 dollars, 7.50. BeauJi- ful diamond breaches from 15 to p dollars worth today double the money. All Indian goods, baskets, etc., to be closed out at cost. Plain gold rings at just what they weigh in gold. do not care to make a cent profit. l do want to close out this stock of goods and get out of business. Come and look at the goods and get prices and l will convince you mean what l say.
 Keelar the Jeweler
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Cars For Dawson to Be
 Built Here

The cars for the Klondike Mines Railway which is being constructed from Dawson to Grand Forks will be built at Skagway. A contract for that purpose was closed yesterday with the Dawson, Grand Forks & Stewart River Corporation, Limited, which has the contract for building the railroad for the Klondike Mines Railway, by the w. F. & Y. R. and the work will be done at the shops
 The contract calls for the sale by the w. r, & Y. R. to the Dawson company, one locomotive, l3 box cars, seven fiat cars, three secondhand flat cars, one combination baggage car and coach, one coach and other material amount ing to S25,000 in all.
 J. A Chute represented the contract ors and J. P Rogers the W, P. & Y. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
JURY
 CANNOT AGREE

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 New York, Dec. 24-The jury in the case of Nan Patterson failed to agree and 1t was discharged, The jury stood six for acquittal, one for murder in the second degree, two for manslaughter and three for murder in the first de- gree. Miss Patterson collapsed upon her cell at the tombs. She had her grips all packed, expecting an acquittal. The prosecuting attorney is reticent as to what hls future move ments will be.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
GO OVER
Other Cases Against Beaslpy
 In May

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Juneau, Dec. 24-The two remain ing cases against James Beasley, who was acquitted by jury on the charge of forgery, have been postponed untl the May term of the district court. The exhibits in the case were missing, and the district used photographs of the originals in presenting the evidence to the jury. The loss of the exhibits is causing considerable friction between the court and J. J, Boyce, the United States district attorney. Each lays the blame for the loss upon the other.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
PRINCESS WANTS
 TO SEE BABY

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 Dresden, Dec. A-Former Crown Princess Louise suddenly appeared at this place yesterday while the king was out hunting and asked to see her baby that was taken away from her when the king divorced her. The re- quest was refused and the king notified. Louise returned to Leipsic when she was denied her request.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Electric Massage Treatment

The Principal Barber Shop has SC! cured the great Carpenter Vibrator, and is prepared to give the best cleo tric massage treatment that ever has been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism and other disorders, improve the circula- tion and give nervous strength. We have private rooms for ladies. Princi- pal Barber Shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
DR. CHADWICK
 NOW IN CASE
--~s .SPTEY9ylxTH

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan l
 Cleveland, Dec. 24-The grand jury yesterday returned an indictment charging Dr. Leroy $. Chadwick, hus- band of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick. with forging the name of Andrew Carnegie to the securities which were in the possession of his wife. The physician is en ronte home from Paris to defend himself and to assist in the defense of his wife who remains in prison.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
MINNESOTA ARRIVES
 AT SEATTLE

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Seattle, Dec. 24-The Minnesota ar rived in port at 9 o'clock last night and is anchored in the stream. She will receive a rousing welcome today as she ties up at the Oriental dock. All the ships in the harbor are in gala dress and many people are observing the day as holiday.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Board of Trade Greots Friends

The Board of Trade, following the custom it has long established, will hold open house Christmay day. There will be a Merry Christmas awaiting all who call, and Tom and Jerry and cham pagne punch will be served free, throughout the day.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

We would be pleased if any Cf our pa- trons which we have overlooked will call and receive one of those handsome @ souvenir purses, If the same are all gone we will present them with use- ful and appropriate substitute.
 F. H. Clayson &; Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
GIFTS
Presents Are Here for Every
 body

IF you are in doubt what to give: IF you want something that won't be likely to be duplicated: IF you are hunting a gift that will be as creditable to your good taste as to your good nature: IF you desire gift that will be thing of beauty and joy forever, call on us today.
 The finest goods by the best makers at lowest prices for standard quality. Every lady visitor will receive a handsome souvenir.
 p. E.. Kern,
 Gold and Silversmith.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Holiday Monday

The Daily Alaskan received notice this afternoon that there would be no press reports received Monday as the papers at Juneau, in common with the other business houses of that city, Lad determined to observe the day as a holiday. That being the case and inasmuch as most of the stores and other business houses of Skagway, including the w. P. & Y. R. offices and shons, will keep it as a holiday, there will be no issue of the Daily Alaskan uutil Tuesday.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Christmas at the Pantheon

The Pantheon extends the compli- mentS of the season to the patrons of the place and invites them to call and partake of Christmas cheer. Tom and Jerry, punch and an excellent lunch will be served.
 CHappy HO1ligans will be presented to all visitors of the place.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
MITCHELL AND
 HERMANN BACK

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. 1
 Portland, Ore, Dec. 24-Senator Mitchell and Representative Hermann returned today to testify before the federal grand jury with reference To the land fraud cases. Both again deny that they possess any knowledge of the matter at all.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
WORK AT SKAGWAY
North Sea Commission Con.
 Yenes at Paris

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Paris, Dec. 23-The interr ational commission to investigate the North sea incident which has caused so much trouble between Russia and Great Brit ain, convened at this city yesterday. Admiral Von Spain, of the Austro- Hungarian navy, was selected as the fifth member of the tribunal. The French representative has been select ed as the presiding officer of the com mission.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Nothing For Common People

St. Petersburg, Dec. 24-The Czar has issued a manifesto which is notice to the common people that they will be given no voice in making the laws of the land, but that he will make some minor reforms soon.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
WAR DOGS BREAK LOOSE IN
 PHILIPPINES
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. l

Manila, Dec 24The news has just been received that in an ambush at Puaanas on the island of Samar one lieu tenant and 37 enlisted of the United States were killed early this week Advces say that 20OO natives threaten the town of Dolores The situation critical and it is requested that aid be sent
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Good Cheer a. Totem

The friends and patrons of the Totem are invited to call Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Good cheer will be provided for all and lunch will be served.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
JUDGE MOORE WILL RESIGN

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Washington, Dec. 24-Judge Alfred s. Moore, of Nome, will resign in the spring. He announced that purpose
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
REMEMBER
This Is the Night For
 The Drawing

For the diamond ring at Kir- Everybody invited to be present, especially those with tickets, which will be given with each S1 purchase up to the time of the drawing Ill p. m.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Wood and Coal For Sale

We have for sale and will deliver to any part of the city good dry wood. Sawed in any length. Alaska Transfer Co.,, Phone 10. 820 0tf
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
Greeting of SSason

We wish our friends and patrons the complimenty of the season, A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
 The Monogram
 Bloom x kOrach.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
BRADY ISLANDERS ALASKA

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. l
 Washington, Dec. 24-In his annual report, Gov. Brady estimates the popu-
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

lation of Alaska to be 26,55O whites and 29, 536 natives. It is believed that the estiment is much too small.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

Now is the time to order your winter suits and overcoats at the American Tailors.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
II. D. KIRMSE,
The Pioneer Jeweler.
Clayson Gets New Line

rand new line of smoking jackets al belt overcoats have been received bF. H. ClaysOn & Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

they are meeting with a heavy fire from the Japanese guns. No news of definite results has been received here.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24
RUSSIANS, ARE ADVANCING

Especial Dispatches to Daily Alaskan.
 Mukden, Dec. 24-The Russians are advancing upon the Japanese lines and
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

some time ago. Applications to succeed him are pouring in to the president and the attorney general.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

t your Christmas dinner at the Pa Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-24

Hhs 25 cents. Fine porcelain tubs at \ Portland Tod ying House. Rooms 25cAc, 75c and SI. Fifth avenue, op- posiCanadian Bank of Commerce.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-17
Careless Letter-Writers.

Ten million pieces of mail vert to the
dead letter Office last year. mostly as inc
result of the senders' carelessness. Barr
ing serious accident to the means or
TRANSPORTATION, like the burning of a mail
car. fol. example, there is need for scarce
~ a miss in the safe delivery OF mall mat
ter-and If delivery is not accomplished.
ample means are provided for return to
the senders. g
The chief difficulty. the superintendent
says. is found in the failure of senders
to give their names ard addresses III
letters or on parcels. Sometimes, no
doubt, the failure is intentional; but often
Vt is simple carelessness $55
Business men now universally use corr
Erespordence paper and envelopes with
printed addresses ard IL for any reason
their mail Is not delivered, they find out
tho fact in duo season. Private CORES
gpondence Is generally conducted or the
opposite plan. with the element also all
manner Of carelcssncss.-New Bedford
Standard.