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LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, APR. 28, 1S97. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year............. --....... -1.5 Six.Nlonths...--- ............... - Four Months.................. ADVERTISING RATES: One square, one time, $1; each subse quent insertion, 50 cents. Obitnaries a< Tributes of Respect charged for as regula advertisements. Liberal contracts made fo three, six and twelve months. Communications must be accompanlie( by the real name and address of the write in order to receive attention. No communication of a personal char acter will be published except as an adver tisemeut. Entered at the Post Office at Manning a Second-Class Matter. "You can fool some of the peopli all the time and all of the peopli some of the time, but you can't foo all of the people all of the time. What's right is right, sooner o: later the meaningless boasts and pre tenses of jingo merchants will bi found out by the people. We have done what we said. Wi have but one price, the lowest. Sumter, S. C. Opposite Bank of Sumter. IF HE DIDN'T, HE 'MQST. The celebrated mare "Sally" hel< by Major B. B. Evans, and claime< by Governor W. H. Ellerbe, has ha( her day in court and the jurors upoi their oaths etc., said that the rightfu ownership in "Sally" is vested in th< Governor, or in case "Sally" is no forthcoming then the gallant Majo: must go down into his clothes ani give up the sum of three hundred dollars. ' As we said last week, the conten tion-between these two gentlemer was entirely a private matter witi which the public had nothing to do nevertheless, the testimony in th< suit was published in the daily news papers, and of course the verdict is court record which changes the mat ter from a private to a public affair We read the testimony with consid erable care and we failed to fini therein any material conflict in the statements of the parties in interest The Governor did not seem to remem ber very distinctly what took place be tween himself and Major Evans a the time of the alleged betting, bul he was quite sure that he never mad4 a bet in his life, unless it was a joke The Governor was eiceedingly care ful on the stand and when asked i: he would swear that he did not make a bet with Major Evans, he replied "I would not, I may have said some thing about a bet, but if I did, it was in a joke." And he further said thal he would not deny that he said: "I'1 bet you a horse against $5.00," bui he denied entering into a formal bet Major Evans was positive a bet was made andhands were shaken to make ii binding. He stated the time,place and circumstances with a degree of posi tiveness which left no room for hirr to be mistaken. He also proved the length of time the horse was in his possession and that during all this time he claimed to be the owner. The jury, however, were so im pressed with the Governor's life-long opposition to betting that they ren dered a verdict in his favor. A thor ough sifting of the evidence does nol warrant the conclusion reached by the jury unless they took the highly sentimental ground that to rendel the verdict for Major Evans wouli be in effect convicting the Governoi of the State of gambling, and yet, we can see where they could have com< to the conclusion that Major Evan: was in earnest with his bet, and i the Governor did not bet, he 'most We have not the slightest doubt tha if a similar suit was between two pri vate individuals, before the sam< jury, with the same testimony, the verdict would be difterent. A JUST REBUKE. Congressman J. W. Stokes, ad dressed a letter to Capt. D. J. Brad ham, with the full knowledge of th< relationship existing between Con gressmnan John L. McLaurin and thi captain. In that letter, by insinua tion, he sought to injure our distin guished youn~g representative in the estimation of his friend. Captair Bradham is not the man to aid any one in such conduct by keeping si lent, so he fittingly replied to Mr Stokes and gave both communica tions to the press and will be found on our first page. The reply is couched in choice language, at the same time it is very "gingery," and wc hope it will have the effect of making Mr. Stokes crawl out from behind his hiding place and come out it broad open daylight whenever he wants to attack anybody. Thest bushwhacking tactics will be resented 'whenever and wherever discovered and the man who resorts to such wil not be allowed to go very far before he will be exposed and his careel checked. The people, as much as they ad. mire McLaurin, have no objection tc -ao hi ceagues differing witl D.J. CA 0 o 0 H 0 OXF MY SPRING LINE The Styles A Large Stock of .e, for Men, Boys E 3 and 4 button Cutaway Fr way Sacks. Straight Cut Sac and Stiff IHas, Black, Brown an Bands. A beautiful line of SHIRTS, etc. Suits or Pants Made to ( A big line of Boys' Knee P cluding Wash Goods. With the Large and Varied I think I can suit almost anybol D. J. CHANDL: s-mter him upon any public question, but they despise any sneaking attempts < to injure him in their estimation. I We are truly glad that Captain Brad ham administered a rebuke to Mr. Stokes by giving his letter to the pub lie, that they may form an idea to' what extent jealous politicians go, when they want to injure a colleague. McLaurin has had a good deal of this sort of thing to contend with and were it not for his exemplary conduct and his zealous and brilliant career,< the politicians would have long ago destroyed him. POL[TICIANS WANT A HOBBT. There is now among political think ers considerable thought being given to the Dispensary problem. At pres ent, and for some time past, there has I been no friction in the execution of t the law and the people generaliy are contented, but politicians must have a hobby to ride and they will take 1 the Dispensary as the hobby. TheC institution has done a vast amount off good and if the politicians can be I driven away from it more good can:' be accomplished. One set want the liquor system placed in the hands of private individuals with the present restrictions thrown around it, andfo that privilege the individual obtaining the permit must pay a highr license. Another set wants each oft the local authorities to make theirs own purchases direct and do away with the State institution. Then,d there is another set wanting the olds system of bars, and still another de manding prohibition. In our humble I judgment there is too much "mon-i keying" with the Dispensary now, and I1 if the politicians do not let it alone,y the thing will become a stench in the y nostrils of the people. If the admin-v istration of affairs is satisfactory, why v this desire for a change? It certainly o is not wanted by the people, for they I are perfectly satisfied with its work- n 'ing. True, they may be desirous tob see bigger financial results,-but witha what they get out of it as it is, they b do not complain. If politicians want iv a tale of woe to tell the people, let b. them give good reasons wby we have no better system of free schools, and why it is that our roads and bridg~esb are no better; let them also give sat-r isfactory reasons for the increased r taxation and why it was that the last n General Assembly spent so much t valuable time at the expense of the a people without giving the people value received for the additional tax. The Dispensary bone will not do tor gnaw upon, unless there is corruption in the institution. If it can be proven that any of the board are in league1 with the whiskey dealers, it should be eposed and the guilty punished. If any members of the board are known to sleep with whiskey drummers when they visit Columbia, lift the curtain and let the people see the, "sleeping beauty;" they might wake : him up, to question him as to how much he is to get, or better still, : search his -pockets for evidence to i convict. If any corruption, whether it be in members of the Board, Comn missioner, Superintendent, shipping, clerk, or drayman is known, out with it, and the people will fire the cor-: Should there be any corruption shown, that ought not mean the de struction of the institution; Southt Carolina has plenty of honest men : Iwho would conduct the Dispensaryt as they would their own business,and l if the present management does not accomplish the desired results, take r1 out the weak timbers and put in strong ones, until it will stand with-: out proppingz. AN AFFIDAVIT.r This is to certify that on May 11th, II walked to Melick's drug store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of Chamber-e lain's Pain Bado for inflammatory rheuma tism which had crippled me up. Afterc using three bottles I am completely cured1. I I can cheerfully recommend it.-Charlesf H. Wetze], Sunbury, Pa. Sworn and subscribed to before me onI .August0, 1894.-Walter Shipman, J. P. 1 For sale at 50 cents jper bottle by R. . LNDLER. 0 S0 C+ C () C ORD. IS iNOW READY. for 1897. w and Stylish Goods Lnd Children. ocks. 3 and 4 button Cuta ks. Newest Shapes in Soft ci Tan. also White with Black NECKWEAR, NEGLIGEE )rder-Fit Guaranteed. ants, from 4 to 16 years, in t Assortment that I now have ly. Respectfully, E R, the Clothier, It is with pleasure that we note the mdorsement of the Piedmont "Head ight" given to what we had to say ;ith reference to Bookkeeper Scruggs )f the State Dispensary board. Col. 5cruggs has proven his fitness for the >osition be holds, and with all of the rimination and recrimination in the >ast, we have never heard the slight st hint or intimation against him. We have heard, however, that he has nade himself unpopular with some >f the Dispensary attaches and some f the Dispensers, and also some state House officials, and that they re fighting him with might and main. e is also being fought savagely by tformer commissioner, who resigned is position when the air was filled vith all kinds of hints at corruption. f course, the election of a book meper is solely a matter for the board o exercise their own judgment, but s that officer has an important trust 'eposed in him, in which the people Lre deeply concerned, wve think great are should be exercised, lest a faith ul officer, true and tried, is not dis laced to gratify grudges of those whom it became his duty to expose o the board. Again has the Columbia "Register" roven its unfair manner of doing usiness. The Stokes-Bradham cor espondence was given to a represen sttive of the "Register" at die latter's pecial request, and we know that he anded it in for publication. It lid not appear, and wve are to pre ume, because it was "Giving tokes the Devil." Just now the Register" is dangling its little legs rom the hind steps of Stokes' wagon. et her roll, "Register," but before ou go very far you will discover that ou are stealing a ride on an ice ~agon and the jolting it will receive ill throw out a block of ice to fall n you, and crush your little life out. ou know, "Register," that you are o "the only newspaper in Colum *ia giving all the news of the world," d the reading public will, if they ae not already, find out that you ill suppress that which to you may *e unpalatable. Ex-President Cleveland delivered imself of a great big speech at a eeent dinner in New York, which ead very muchr like a missionary ser 2n pleading for light to be given to be heathens-the masses. Cleveland nd those who like him are worship ing the gold en calf, and endeavoring o play the "I am holier than thou" acet; those who do not agree rith them are political heretics. To >e a Democrat, according to Cleve ed, Carlisle and that set, you must ll down and let the golden jugger taut roll over you without a mur We see it stated that Mr. John A. loroso, one of the "News and Cour er's" ity reporters has accepted a po ition on the staff of the New York Journal." his is exceedingly grati ing to his many friends among the ountry pencil pushers and we hope is new field of labor will bring him ame and fortune. Good luck to you, The Coosaw Company has given otice to Governor Ellerbe of its in ention to stop operations. The State as already reduced the royalty to wenty-five cents per ton, and if Coo aw is not willing to pay that sum e think the sooner they vamoose de anche the better for the State. TE:E IS NOTHING SO GOOD. T1her.- is nothing just as good as Dr. Eing's New Discovery for Consumption, :o"ghs anud Colds. so demand it and do rot periht the dealer to sell you substitute. Ie will nt claim there is anything better, mtin r?oder to make more profit he may im somnething else to be jnst as good. ou want Dr. King's New Discovery be aue von know it to be safe and reliable. .nd gnarnteed to do good or money re anded. F or Conghs, Colds. Consumption ndI for allt etions of TLroat, Chest andcf ungs, there is nothing so good as is D~r.I s New Discovery. Trial bottles free! 1 .B. Loryea's drug store. Regular size WELCOME KOESTER. The Evening "Record" made its debut to the public last Monday and the people of Columbia have every promise of an afternoon paper to de serve their patronage. Editor George R. Koester, formerly with the "Regis ter," and who resigned that position to maintain his self respect, is the editor and manager of the "Record." His first issue shows the work of a master add now that Editor Koester is free and untrammeled we expect to see from the city of Columbia an afternoon newspaper which will te an important news and political fac tor in the State. We extend to the "Record" a hearty welcome and wish it a long and prosperous life. Ben Tillman is preparing a speech on the tariff, and when he delivers it, watch out for the fur that will be fly ing through the air. He will fill Washington's atmosphere with a sul phurous odor. We join the brethren of the press in congratulating Editor W. W. Ball upon his recent marriage, and we wish for him and his, many joys to cheer their way through this vale of tears. BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CA TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY, 4 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it tnlrough the mu cous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescription from rep utable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,Toledo, 0., contains no mercury, and is taken in ternally, actiDg directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get 9 the genuine. It is taken internally, and a made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney r & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle. Turk Meets Greek. We hope that the readers of TE TIMES have been keeping posted on the move ments of the war between Greece and Turkey. Two weeks ago we gave an ac count of the cause of the war, stating that the sympathy which the patriotic Greeks - had for the people on the island of Crete was the direct cause, and predicting that much blood would be spilled. We also stated that should the war reach any great proportions it would probably involve sev eral of the other European countries. This may yet cone true, considering the fact that there are so many relationships ex isting among the several thrones, both by blood and marriage. King George him self, the king of Greece, is a son of King Christian, the king of Denmark, and was elected to the Grecian throne. We could see no direct way in which the war would affect the United States, unless it assumed very great proportions, in which case there would probably be large exportations of wheat, corn and pork, and these articles would advance in price. The price of cot ton could hardly be seriously affected un less the war became so general as to in volve England, which government would also have to become so involved as to cause her to draw troops from her citizenship and thereby affect her manufacturing interests. It is hardly probable that this will be the case, but the last week has been an historic I one in Europe. It has been a week of con stant fighting between the Turkish and Grecian troops, and may prove the 1 turning point towards the exter mination of one or the other govern ments. For the first few days el fighting, the Greeks seemed to win victory after vie toy, and covered themselves with glory. But under the great odds that are against them, if the other nations of Europe do not interfere, there can be but one result, and that is, Greece will be almost completely annihilated by the fierce and multitudinous Turks. Up to Sunday, the Greeks had their headqua ters at a town called Larrissa, and the Turks were stationed at another place known as Ellasona. The Turks were only waiting to get sufficient reinforcements when they would be able to put in their bloody work. The latest news is that the Greeks have been completely routed, and have abandoned Larissa. Edam Pasha, the Turkish commander-in-chief, who has been spoken of as a poor general, bas vin dicated himself and proved a true leader of his fierce followers. Great consternation exists in Athens, and the authorities are at a loss to know what to do. King George seems to be somewhat at his row's end, and unless some action is taken by some friend l ration looking toward the prevention of further hostilities, we predict that the war will last only a short while longer. Edim Pasha. a "hero of Plevna," the Turkish commander-in-chief, has just been sup planted by Osmon Pasha, and this fact, ini connection with the abandoning of Larissa by the Greeks, increases the speculation and doubt as to what move will next be made on the war checkerboard. Our sym pathies are with the Greeks, but we must remember one thing, which is that the sym pathies of almost the entire civilized world are also with them, and Turkey will not be given credit for any victories except such as are absolutely true. Watch the result. DID YOU EVER Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for you tr~ublos? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This mnedicine.as been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all female complaints. exerting a won derful direct influence in giving strength ( and tone to the organs. If you have loss of appetite, constipation, headache, fainting spells, or are nervous, sleepless, excitable, meloncholy or troubled with dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. I fHealth and strength are guaranteed by its u-e. Fifty cents and $1.00 at R. B. Lor yea's drug store. J. H. Lesesne has a beautiful line of. Oxford Ties, G-ents' - Straw Hats, Ladies' Sailors, Lawns, Per cales and Notions. Keeps Fresh Gro ceries at bottom Corn s a. vigorous feeder and re ponds well to liberal fertiliza ion. On corn lands the yield ncreases and the soil improves f properly treated with fer :ilizers containing not under 7% actual Potash. A trial of this plan costs but ittle and is sure to lead to )rofitable culture. Al abreut Potash-.he results of Its use byactual ex crirhent on the best Carms in the a ited Sates-is >d in a lit which w puba e ish and il giadly .a2i free to any farmer in .Am:enca who wiji w: ite fur it. GERMAN KALI WORKS, 9; Nasau St., New York. ro Consunmers of Lager Beer: The Germania Brewing Company, of 'harleston, S. C., have made arrangements -i h the South Carolina State authorities y which they are enabled to fill orders rom consumers for shipments of beer in ny quantity at the following prices : Pints, patent stopper, GOc. per dozen. Four dozen pints in crate, $2.80 per crate. Eighth-keg, $1.25. Quarter-keg, $2.25. Half-barrel, $4.50. Exports, pints, ten dozen in barrel, $9. It will be necessary for consumers or arties ordering,to state that the beer is for rivate consumption. We offer special ates for these shipments. This beer is uaranteed pure, made of the choicest hops ad malt, and is recommended by the edical fraternity. Send to us for a trial rder. GEnMANI A Brewing Company, Charleston, S. C. Bi0wll lltoi's Prizes! Po be given to the par ties holding cor responding numbers. . Gold Plated Watch, - 679 . Gold Chain, - - - 333 . Gold Ring, - - - - 3000 . Gold Belt Buckle, - 1311 . Graphophone, - - - 977 Anyone not presenting hese tickets within the 1ext thirty days, the next mumber following will take he prize after the time ;pecified. CALL EARLY AT W. M. BROCKINTON'S Drug Store. And the ladies will want STYLISH HATS. rs. Riff has anticipated their wants and supplied her large Millinery Stock with a magnificent line of Millinery. She also has a beauti ful line of ~aces, Embroideries, White Goods and Neckwear. The Bee Hive will sell its, Now is the time for Bargains. )ur stock of SPRING DRESS GOODS s something worth looking at. Come and see it, and the fine line of There is not a better line of LOTHING and SHOES In town. We want you to see >ur Goods and we will ~uarantee Prices. 'n-H, D. RIFF. At the BEE HIVE. J. L. Wilson NOTARY PUBLIC. --AGENT FOR 'HE HOME MUTUAL FIRE PRO TECTION ASSOCIATION OF s. C. Protects from Fire, Wind, and Lightning. JOB PRINTING Of A11 Kinds., Done at this Office. DROWN, ~ ~ A~ 4f~%~ ~ ~A~h~ ~ ~ ~ k-~~; ~': f/li ~ II~II ~ t ~ /* 7 V / & I / i/y / ,,, /'/ - ,//' 9/ 1' / / 1~ / ~;j I,' DELSAR, IUMTER, S. INFALLIBLE SIGNS OF SPRING. There was a gruff fellow once who said that he never had to consult the almanac or the weather to know when spring was approaching. The clamor of the females of his family for new raiment was sign enough. In anticipation of their demands, we have brought in a large line of New and Stylish Dress Fabrics, fresh from the looms and invite the ladies to call and see them before making their spring purchases. Spring Dress G-oods Ladies, you have only to come and see that our Dress Goods Depart ment represents Bargains that cannot be found elsewhere. 40-inch All Wool Black Skirting, only 30c. per yard. All kinds of Spring Worsted, 36 inches wide at 20c., 25c. and 30c. per yard. Shirt Waist Silks, 20 inches wide, only 22 1-2c. per yard. A fier line of Shirt Waist Silks at 35c. and 50c. per yard. Scotch Lawns, 4 1-2c. per vard. Shirt Waist calicoes, at 4c. and 4 1-2c. Yard Wide Pereales, only 8 1-3c. per yard. The prettiest line of White and Figured Organdies ever brought to this market, ranging in prices from 10c. to 35c. per yard. A large line of White Marseilles, for making Boys' Waists, only 10c. per yard ; heretofore cD I a . sold for 15c. and 20c. Ladies, you can only appreciate our line of Spring Dress Goods by calling and seeing them. A. Reality Heretofore theMillinery business has only been an experiment, bat this Sprirng it is a reality. We feel safe in saying that we have the largest line of Ladies' Fine Millinery ever shown in this town. Our iss Beckham has just returned from the North, where she spent several weeks studying the fashions and selecting Pattern Hats. Ladies, in buy ing your Spring Hate or Bonnets from us you need not have an' fear but what you will get the latest Weinvite the ladies to call and see our Pat- trn Hats and get our prices. We sell our Millinery much cheap er than other milli- nery establishments, because we have a large stock of Ladies' Fine Dress Goods, Notions, Shoes, and General Merchandise and we only put on a uniformly small profit on everything alike. In connection with this department we carry a nice line of Butterick Patterns ane we sell them at i the same prices you %v ould have to pay for them in New York. Tlaces andf Enambroideries. If the fashion magazines indicate anything they show that this will be a great season for Laces and Embroideries and in view of this fact, we have laid in a supply that will meet the demands of the trade. Laces from 2c. per yard up to 40c. peB yard. Embroideries from 3c. per yard up to 35c. per yard.eis SOME SLEDGEHAMMERS. 2,000 yards Sea Island Homespun, one -yard wide, onla 5c. per oyard or 4 1-2c. per yard by the boalt or half boalt. 2,000 yards very Heavy Sea Island Home spun, 1 yard wide, only 6c. per yard or 5 1-2c. per yard by the boalt or half boalt. . Yard wide Bicach, no starch, only 6 1-4c. per yard. 2,000 yards Dress Ginghams, absolutely fast colors, only 4 1-2c. per yard. 50 dozen Ladies' Gauze Undervests, any size, only 5c. each, or six for a quarter. 20 dozen Ladies' Oxford Ties in Tan and Black, only 50c. per pair, worth 75c. For the cash, W. E. JENKINSON. THE CROLINA GROCERY COMPAN Successors of BOYD BROS. TEOMAS WILSON, President. WW t$X "U*QCW2~ COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 195 East Bay - - Charleston, S. C. THE THE RANGE OF BRAINS. Bank of MannIng, Last Sunday's turey spoiled-husband mad servant ugly-the ancient MANNING, 8. 0. stove did its best-its old enough to rest-what a Transacts a general banking busi- wood appetite it had! Ain't you sorry that you did not ness. present your wife with a wood and temper saver. Prompt and special attention given An intelligent range that to depositors residing out cf town. wont ruin anything unless you let it? The Home Deposits solicited. Pride Range and Cooking Stoves is All collections have prompt atten- what you want. it tion. saves enough wood and food to pay for itself in half Business hours from 9 a. m. to a year; winter is only half 3 p. m. gone, so come in and see the JOSEPH SPR~OTT, stove, at A. LEVI, Cashier. SUMTER CHINA HALL, President. THOS. S. flOGAN, Prop. Opera House opposite court house. OAOD OF DIRECTOBS. 1. LEvi, S. A. SnyGBY, Dur DE-NTIST. J. e. MnLEOD, o. E. Bnowr-, woo Aptt it had! Ai' , -.C S. y1. NEXSEoN, JOSEPH SROT M S pIrE IN wANNING HOTEL. A nSEPH F . i nt E r n -th at yo leT- it? Ah LAW, By oui Appet. sq, Pobaidedg.RanNIg S. nd mad sittome t grnthe what i you waLS N . I esaves enough.woodhand . The-~eare teretooto Cfood A toy ad foruiselof an Lalf all and sgone, so' comedin anndcreditor . LEI, oashier.thSUMTERAprilNneHAL, Presi:itent. J oclc iTtHOSd.ureyn and ROGAN . Prp why he ajdadani~ raionshold ot OpeIril doueinE opoite curnose ?S.l L LOI, I8 A.PELT, Pg0.BOi11 ..NXE, JdgePo PRrobt.J, .HYEWRH