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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
CAUGHT IN CHARLESTON.
a Negro Convict Who Escaped from
Orangepure Chain Gang.
The Charleston Post, OF last Wed

A Negro convict W no ESCAPED 1rOn
Orangepure Chain Gang.
The Charleston Post, OF last Wed
nesday says:
"Clljph Hampton, alias John
briggs, colored, convicted on the
charge Of burglary at tae May term
OF the court Of session at Orangeburg.
and sentenced to four years on the
county chain gang, but who escaped
after having served only short time,
was arrested last Wednesday morning
by constable Burton, Of Magistrate
O'ShaughnesSy's court, and constable
Rast of Orangeburg, about SIX miles
from Charleston. He was brought to
the city and placed in jail for safe
keeping until this afternoon when
constable Rast will take him to Or
angeourg.
Hampton or briggs, as he is known
in Charleston, is bad citizen. After
making his escape from Orangeburg,
he went to Sumter, where he was To-
Gated by the deputy sheriff Of that
county, and an effort was made to cap
ture him. He fired several shots at
the officer and took to the Swamps,
and blood hounds we're put on trail
but by bis cunning be managed to es-
cape.
Several days ago Hampton was To-
Gated in Charleston, and the Orange
burg authorities were notified, con-
stable Rast arrived in the city last
night, and be and constable Burton
went in search Of the escaped convict.
All last night the officers we're out in
pursuit of the negro, but be was not
located until this morning about six
miles from the city, Hampton made
an effort to escape but the constableS
covered him with their pistols and be
threw up bis hands and surrendered.
The negro will be taken back to o.
angeburg this afternoon to enter
again upon his sentence OF fur years.
1t is probable that be will be sent to
Columbia to finish his term in the
penitentiary."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
DIED AND RETURNED TO LIFE.
Resurrected Man Tells Of the Happi-
ness Of Heaven.

The days Of miracles are not passed,
according to those familiar with the
death and return to life of Ulysses s..
Roberts, a cigarmaker and musician.
He had been afflicted with consump-
tion for nearly year, says a Harris
burg, ILL.,, special tc the Philadelphia
Record. Two weeks ago his condition
became worse, and few days later
be called his wife and two children to
bis bedside, and, kissing them good
bye, told them Of the fast approach
ing end. In the presence Of the fami-
ly, his pastor, Rev. 4. S. Maxey, Of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church,
of that city: Attorney r. S. Marsh,
bis family physician and number OF
relatives he died.
An undertaken was called. Twelve
hours had elapsed since the spirit
had left the body, when suddenly the
figure lying on the cot smiled and
opened it's eyes. Mr.. Roberts then
spoke and asked them how long he had
been gone, and when told, he said:
That's strange; it seems to- me I
have been gone 1000 years. have
been in heaven and I have been hap
py."
He told of his meeting his father,
who had long preceded him and other
relatives and friends. Many questions
were asked by the pastor, Rev. A. S.
Maxey, concerning heaven and the
description given by him was won-
derful.
''But," said he, II have just seven
days to remain on earth when / will
leave you until we meet up =, nder."
When asked by Rev. Maxey as to
how Jesus appeared he said he was
most always happy, except at times
when he beheld this earth STEPPED in
SIM" Roberts expressed desire to
return to heaven, and true to his pre-.
diction, on the seventh day, and at
the very hour named be again died.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
BEGINNING OF JAPAN's NAVY.
Confederate Boat Stonewall jackson
First of Its Modern warships.

Probably no officer of the American
navy has followed the development Of
that Of Japan with greater interest,
says The New York Tribune, than
Lieut.. Henry e. Rhoades, now on
duty at the Brooklyn navy yard, for
he was officially identified with the
beginning Of the navy of Japan as far
back as 1868. A reporter Of The Tri-
bune called on him Tuesday, but he
was disposed to express himself guard
edly, because Of his official position.
When asked if be was not one OF the
American navy officers who received
appointments in 1858 to aid in the or
ganjzation Of the japanese navy, be
replied:
II believe that the credit for the
japanese navy may be placed to the
American navy officers. 1t really be-
gan with the purchase of the armor
clad Stonewall jackson Cater named
the Adzuma) from the United States
government in 1866, although the con-.
struction Of the naval dockya-d at
Yokoska was commenced IN 1865, un-s
der the supervision Of a French engi-
neer. This was not completed till
1879. 1t cost nearly $780,, 900. The
Stonewall Jackson was built ia
France, under a contract with the
Danish government, and was to be
known as the Sphynx, but as this was
about the time OF the closing OF the
Schleswig Holstein war, and there
was delay in the completion Of the yes-
sci, Denmark became lukeWarm IN
carrying out the terms Of the pur-
chase, and the boat passed into the
possession Of the CoDfederates.
She put to sea soon afterward, but
owing to some arrangement Of the
steering machinery she ran into Fer
rol, Spain, for repairs, in Feb, 1865,
nhere were lying the American war
vessels Niagara and Sacramento. The
commander Of the American vessels
allowed the Stonewall to escape, and
she went to Lisbon, and thence across
the Atlantic to Havana. Here she lay
until after the close Of the civil war,
and was then given up by Spain to the
United States. Later the Stonewall
was sold to Japan, and she was sent
over there by the United States under
command Of Captain (now Rear Adj
miraD George Brown, and delivered to
Yokohoma in the latter part OF the
spring Of 1865"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
They Want o Die.

1t is said japanese oI.cers from the
general staff downward are enthusias-
tically patriotic, and the ra:,k and file
desire to die fighting, rathrr than
live at home with their faIniliec.
Friends and relatives OF departing
soldiers say not good-by, but fare
well, for your sake l hope never to
see you again." Perilous posts are
eagerly sought, and the opportunity
to die is coveted. Life is regarded as
Synonymous with dishonor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24

Edisto: served also as private horse
man and in foot service.
James Cooper, Capt. Adams COM
pany. Lacey'S regiment.
James Cooper: dead at close OF Rev.
olution.
Joseph Cooper.
John Cooper, Roebuck's regiment;
lost horse at SumterS defeat: was un-
der Capts. Pagan, John Mills and
Robert Cooper.
John Cooper, Capt. McBee's com
pany, Roebuck's regiment: also Capt.
Adams company, Lacey's regiment:
also prior to fall Of Charleston under
Capt. John James and Lieut.. Samuel
James: under Lieut.. VIM. Dick and
Col. Mcdonald.
Capt. John Cooper, l7.9.
Peter Cooper.
Richard c ,oper, commissary to Mar
ion S brigade.
Clpt. Robr. Cooper, under Col. La
cey.
Samuel Cooper, lieutenant, Maham's 5
regiment.
Stacey Cooper.
Sylvester Cooper, quartermaster
William Cooper, CaptS. Mapp and
McBee's company, Roebuck'S regi-
ment.
William Cooper, lieutenant.
William Cooper, Jr.
William Cooper, Capt. Adams COM
pany, Lacey's regiment.
William Cooper, Sr.
John Copeland, Pickens' regiment.
John Copeland, Bratton's regiment.
Patrick Coppley; dead at close of
Revolution: widow; Elizabeth.
Thomas Cordm, engraver for max
ing money.
Brinkley Corbett.
Daniel Corbett.
James Corbett.
Arthur Corb!n, wagon conductor
for Greene'S army.
John Corder.
John Cork.
Robt. Corkshaddon, Capt. John
Cunning CHAINS company OF Col. HIPS
regiment; also under Lieut.. Thos.
Henderson, Capt. Garrison and Col.
Braton,
James COSBY, Capt. Anderson.
James Costello, Continetal line.
Robt. Cosby, wounded.
Capt. Henry Cottey; was at Hang,
ing Rock, under Maj. R. Crawford.
Daniel Cottingham, lieutenant.
Dill Cottingham.
Geo. Cuttino.
Millington Couch.
Robert Coughran, Pickens' Brigade
dead at close Of Revolution.
William Coughran, Pickens brig
ade.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24

The extra session Of Congress did
not one thing except pass a joint reso-
luton granting $780, 900 in mileage
to members. Then they spent day
undoing it. The State Department
was embarrassed by the law requir-
ing it to print in a seperate bound
volucle the acts Of each session Of
Congress. 1t was volume OF empty
payeS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
Eiu.flt Hundred Killed.

The Albanians who we're besieglng
Shemshi Pasha, who with $500 Tur-
kish troops and the guns, was Thurs
day reported to be 5esieged by 10000
Albanians at Babaj jhosi, have been
routed, losing 500 men killed and
wounded. The Turkish losses are said
to be heavy. Fine additional battal-
ions OF troops have been ordered to
FeriSovich.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
Death Of a Rector.

Rev. Churchill Satterlee, rector OF
Trinity Episcopal church Of Columbia,
died suddenly Tuesday night OF heart
disease at Summerville, near Augusts,
Ca, where he had gone for his health.
He was 35 years old and very highly
esteemed son OF Bishop Satterlee OF
Washington, D. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24

salary Of the adjutant general; to
amend the travelling expenses Of the
county uperinten6ent OF Abberille:
to extend the deer hunting season in
Darlington by beginning in January
instead OF | February: relating to
magistrates in kershaw: to grant
lands in Columbia, Spartaubury.
GEORGETOWN and York to the govern
ment for federal buildings: to pay L.
NJ. Mabatfey past due school salary:
to determine the county line between
Sumter and Lee.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24

JAMES Bowman, aged Is, shot and
killed bis father at Roanoke. Va, on
Sunday. The father was beating his
wife, when the son interfered, with
the above resnlt. This is a sad case,
but who can blame the boy for pro-
tecting his mother from bis brutal
father
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-02-24
Will Join the Marines.

Jeter R. Horton, for the last three
years city editor Of the Cfreenville
News, has received the appointment
Of lieutenant Of marines through the
influence Of Congressman Joe Johnson.
His place on the News has been taken
by Douglas jenkins.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27

Hutchings' wife appeared and ass ed for a
separation until divorce proceedings
could be instituted at the present term Of
court. The separation was granted, and
the judge ordered Hutchings to pay his
wife IS per week IS long as she was his
legal wife. Hutchings thought the judge
was fooling he also got cranky--and re-
fused to pay the fine. He has been the
guest OF Sheriff Whitoomb for four weeks
or more, and will probably be there four
weeks more II he doesn't pay up.
Next Friday afternoon the first exercises
OF the term at the high school will take
place. The programme will consist
OF music by ReBa BoDsey, Margaret
Dresser, Ray DolIard, Sylvia Gould.
Current events will be read by Muriel
Davis; a political oration delivered
by Milton Beckwith; the school paper
read by Ruth Fields and Ralph Holmes;
debate discussed by Bert Carlisle, George
Campbell on the affirmative, and Alice
Mulian and Maggie Downey on the mega
tive. Declarations will be rendered by
the first division.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
CONVENTION

OF the Twenty-first Masonic District
A Success.
The convention of the lodges OF the
twenty. first masonic district held in Els
worth last Wednesday was well attended
and very instructive. The report OF the
convention up to- 8 O'Clock was given in
THE AMERICAN last week.
In the evening the degree team Of ESQ.,
teric lodge was supposed to have worked
the third, but owing to the sad affliction
OF their master, was unable to do SO. The
degree was worked by Past Master James
e. Parsons, assisted by corps Of officers,
in praiseworthy manner. Considering
that Mr.. Parsons had not worked the de.
gree for twelve years, 1t is remarkable that
the degree went OF so smoothly.
The Ellsworth male quartette assisted In
the work.
After the work supper was served In the
lower hall, then all returned to the lodge
room and listened to speeches by several
prominent Masons In the district, and
also many out of the district.
Among those who responded to Toast
master Stuart's invitation were: County
Attorney Bedford E. Tracy, OF Winter
Haroor; Charles Paine, Bar Hsrbor; sum-
ner P. Mills, Stonington; Past District
| Deputy Fred Barton, Bradley; Reuben
Lurvey, Northeast Harbor; E. F. Baker,
Winter Harbor; DR.. J. Fl. Patten,
Amherst; William Quimby, A. K. Bab-
bidge, Bar Harhor; Past District Deputy
A. B. Hutchings, Orland; g. II. Emerson,
Dexter; F. l.. Mason, G. r. Foster, George
II. Grant. j. II. Brimmer, j. e. Parsons
and Il. l.. Moor, Ellsworth.
| The convention adjourned at 3a. M, to
meet at Odd Fellows hall, Ellsworth, the
third week in January, 1906.
| A touching incident of the convention
| in the afternoon was the reading and
| adopting Of the following resolutions:
R.soiUed, That the Masons of the twenty
| first masonic district in convention assembled
| have heard with deep regret and profound sor-
row of the death of the loving daughter and ac-
complished wife and companion of our
teemed and worthy brothers. Past Masters
Thomas f. Hale and Albert L. Witham
Resotped, That In this hour of terrible ana
sudden affliction and bereavement, this conven-
ton extends its sympathy and coincidence to
our afflicted brothers and their families.
Resolved. That the secretary of this conven-
tion be instructed to forward copy of these
resolutions to the families of our absent
brothers. Attest; NJ. S. SMITH,
as secretary 2lst masonic district
Ellsworth, January 20, 1901.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
CHURCH NOTES.
UNITARIAN.

UNITARIAN.
Rep. s. W. Sutton, pastor.
Sunday, Jan. 31-Service at 1890 a. m.
Sunday school at ii. As a. m.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Req. J. M. adams, pastor.
Friday, Jan. 29-Prayer meeting.
Sunday, Jan 31-Morping service at
1920. Sunday school at II 45 a. M.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Reu. J. p. Simontop, pastor.
Sunday, Jan. 81 Morning service at
1880. Sunday school at Has. Junior
league at 8 p. m. Preaching at z.
Epworth league meeting Tuesday at
7.30 p. M.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30
Notwithstanding Sunday at D. m.
Mr.. Simonton.
UNION CoNG'L, ELLSWORTH FALLS.
Sunday, Jan. n-Sunday school at II. 80
q. M
Weekly pray ar meeting Friday evening
at 7.30.
BAPTIST.
Req. Daoid Kerr, pastor.
Sunday, Jan. 31-Morning service at
1880. Sunday school at II 45. Junior
G. E at s p. m. Preac hing at 7.
Prayer meeting Friday at 7.3O p m.
Trenton--Sunday at 2.30 Mr.. Kerr.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
HEARING SET
For Sardine Syndicate Matters -At
Ellsworth Feb. 26.


A distinguished array OF counsel met at
the court house in Ellsworth yesterday.
The matter in hand was that OF Charles
p. Kemp vs.. Seecoast Packing Co., of sar-
dine syndicate fame, ct ais.
The cause is bill In equity brought to
set aside the transfers or conveyances by
the Seacoast Packing Co. of various sar-
dine packing plants in Washington
county, In which county the case is pend
ing.
The hearing yesterday was before Chief
Justice Wiswell for the purpose OF fixing
a time for a hearing on the bill and ne
various demurrers which have been filed.
The time fixed for the hearing was Feb.
20, at O'Clock a. m, at the court house In
Ellsworth.
Counsel who we're present at the beax-
ing yesterday were L. B. Deasy, OF Bar
Harbor, and A. W. King, OF Ellsworth,
for the PLAINTIFF; George M Hanson, Of
Calais, Hale Il Hamiin, of Ellsworth, w.
M. Bradley, of Portland, and Herbert M.
Heath, o. Augusta, who appear for the
various respondents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
Ellsworth Festival Chorus.

A meeting is to be held at Manning
hall next Monday evening for the purpose
of reorganizing and increasing the men,
bership of the Ellsworth festival chorus.
A circular is being sent to as many
names OF persons interested in music as
can be obtained, but no one who does not
receive this circular need remain away
from the meeting. All are cordially in
vited.
The class of music to be sung at the
possible, and it is hoped that a member
ship large enough to assure an average
attendance at rehesrssls of at least fifty
may be procured.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27


s. K. HiDckley, OF Bluehili, is in the
city to-day on business.
w. II. Davis, of Bar Harbor Is In the
city tot day on business.
Mrs. Clarence sweetser, of Bangor, is
The guest OF Mrs. e. e Rowe.
Miss Mary H. Mcfarland, of Augusta,
is home for a ten days vacation.
George Harmon and wife, of Southwest
Harbor, were in the city last week..
Miss Anna Crippen entertained several
OF her friends at pit Monday evening.
DIR. J. II. Patten, OF Amherst, has been
In the city for several days on business.
There will be supper at the Methodist
yes ry this evening BY the Epworth
league.
Charles Nichols and wife, of Cherry field,
have been the guests this week Of Mrs. j.
NJ. Hale.
Mrs. Harriet Hale, of Cherryfield, has
been the guest this week OF Mrs. George
A. Psrcher.
Col. II. E. Hamlin attended the meeting
of the republican State committee at
Hailowell Friday.
Nathan p. Cutler, it,, formerly OF the
Boston Reduction Co., was in the city
| Monday on business.
! Rev. J. e. Cochrane, State Baptist
evangelist, will preach at the Baptist
church Friday evening.
| Linwood r. Beckwith has secured po
sition with the Bangor & Aroostook rail-
Dad at its Bangor Office.
| Charles Nichols, W ho was called here by
the death of Mrs. A. l.. Witham, re-
turned to Augusta, Saturday.
Tue second OF the series of assem- blies to
be given by Mrs. j. 7. Mcdonald was held
In Manning hall last evening.
Miss Bernice Smith, of Ashville, and
Miss Mary Blsnce, OF Prospect Harbor,
are spending few days in this city.
Herman G. Austin, who has been en-
pToyed at THE AMERICAN Office, left Sat-
urdsy for Sanford, W here he has employ
mebt.
The many friends here of E. e. Church,
Of Cherry field, viii be pleased TO learn
that he is recovering from severe illness
of pneumonia.
The woman's alliance, of the Unitarian
church, will have supper at the uuitar
ian vestry this evening at 6 O'Clock The
public is invited.
Charles Hale and son, who were called
here from WaverIey, Mass, by the death
OF his sister, Mrs. A. l.. Witham, re-
turned Monday.
The snnual meeting OF the Bar Harbor
q Union River o yer Co. will be held at
the company's Office on Church street to-
morrow afternoon.
Mrs. Carrie b. Stroud and Wesley A.
Dawes, both of Ellsworth, were married
by Rev. j. P. SmeDton at the Methodist
parsonage Monday afternoon.
The ladies' circle of the Methonist
church met with Mrs. Fred B. Kipssbury
Thursday afternoon. Tomorrow after
noon they will meet with Mrs. j. 7. Cush-
man.
In the report of the meeting of Blan-
quefort commapdery which took place on
Mondsy evening of last week, an error
occurred that should be corrected.
Among the names OF the eacort that did
such excellent work, that OF Sir Knight
John o Whitney should have been men
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
COMING EVENTS.

"wednesday, Jan. T, at the Methodist
vestry-Snpper By the Epworth league.
Price, 15 cents.
Friday, Jan. %, at Odd Fellows hall
Concert and ball by Columbia hook and
ladder company. Music by Monaghan
orchestra, of four pieces
Saturday, Jan. 80, at Somesville--Twen-
ty-fourth meeting of Mt. Desert Island
local union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27

THE AMERICAN is on sale in
Ellsworth at the news stands of
@. III. Leland, j. A. Thompson
and HI. w. Estey. Single copies,
3 cents subscription price
$3.50 per year in advanc e.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27

sit affords US great pleasure to shout
down from the top that there is still
plenty of room up here" writes a rura
editor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH rosr-oFFIcE.
In effect October ~, 1908.

GOING EAsT-7.i6a a m and 6.i8 m.
GoISo WEsT--li.s6 m, 6.26 and 9.4s D m.
NAIL CLOSES AT rosr-oyFIcE.
GOING EAsT-s.a0 m and $50 m.
GOING wEsT-li.20 m and and m.
No Sunday trains.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


stephen l. Kingsley. Seth W Norwoon--Com
missioners' notice.
Ames Rooks--Clothes found.
Wiggin n Moore--A pothecaries.
Ellsworth Dental Pnrlors-- Dentistry.
U r forrence-New meat market.
Z, Parcher-A pothecary.
Floyd a Hrynes-New cash market.
W r Parker Clothing Co--Clothirx.
PORTLAND:
Brown q Joselyn- Gold Medal flour.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-30
The Secret Dispatch
BY JAMES GRANT

solemnly on the stormy gusts of that
black and gloomy night
Balgonie. instead of proceeding by the
way he had come. avoided the town of
Schlussclburg and wheeled oil to the
right. committing himself partly To the
guidance of Usakoif. and quite In ignor-
ance that. about an hour before. Was
ficf. who could by no means let 50 many
ronblcs escape without paying toll. had
bcset two of the roads by chosen follow.
ers of his own--mcn whom he hoped
might pass for some Of the ndherents ut
the late Prince Ivan. rescuing the daugh'
ter of the cxilcd Microwitz.
\ strange incident occurred before
the intcrmcnt of old Bcrnikof, who had
n pompous military funeral The bot
tom of his grave was found to he on ire
a Scottish doctor attempted TO explain
this phenomenon. as resulting from u
species of iron-stonc. which was satur
ated with the phosphorus supplied by the
bones of old intcrmcnts. and which had
been ignted by the friction Of the sex
tons shovel; hut the superstitious Rus
slams took II very different and much
more dinbolical view of the matter. and
laughed to scorn the learned opinion oi
the Scottish pundit.