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THE LMANNG TIES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY9,1887. B. S. DINKIk Editor. MISS VAN ZANDT AGAIN. This Chicago heiress and heroin( is now playing the roll of the author ess; and has supervised the printing and is now assisting in the sale of at autobiography of the condemned an archist, August Spies, to whom she i. affianced, and for whom, led on by in fatuation, she is "cutting np such fan tastic tricks as would make the angel weepor laugh-as they choose to bx mirthful or mournful. Miribile didu.' What is it some women won't dc when they get after the right fellow, But bless them, this mania is rathei an exceptional one in these parts; and we trust only enough of it will remair to keep the masculine portion of ou unmarried population properly flat tered; they need a small dose now ax then as a tonic. Inthe case of Mis Van Zandt, her wild fire love-making and acceptance may have the salutary effect of giving courage to all spins ters having the temerity to rpake like assaults upon passive objects, who may lie "within the length of their cable-tow." GOOD MAY GROW OUT OF IT. The controversy over the Canadian fisheries has about subsided. Commis sioners of the two countries will suc ceed in arbitrating amicably this oft disputed question, which it is to be hoped will put a quietus to it for an other century The talk of war by newspapers on both sides of the At lantic, and by certain belligerent con gessznen, has done no harm and may do this country good by arousing our government to the necessity of having 4 sufficient navy to protect its com merce and ports. There is a clamor for coast defences for our own State. eharleston's defences are inefficient, the ews and Courier declares, to re sist a naval attack, and there are oth ers; the Palmetto Post claims that Port Poyal, the most inviting port in the State for an enemy to land, is totally without any means of defence. This talk of war has already brought Congress to the front. Twenty-one millions of dollars are to be spent in the purchase of steel suitable for wax purposes, and the erection of fortifica lions and other works. FRIGHTFUL LOSS OF LIFE. On the 5th of February an Express *Train in New England, running at their usual high rate of speed, was precipitated in a moment from Wood etock bridge, sixty feet to the frozen river below, occasioned, as is claimed, by a broken rail. 'Four heavily loaded passenger cars, every foot of available space-crowd ed with pesns going to Montreal, for the purpose of attending the "icee carnival-were thus rushed with their loads of gay, hilarious passengers into a terrible, heartrending doom, and without a minutes warning impend ing danger. The engine and postal car passed over the bridge safely; but the coaches, striking the abuttments, were thus knocked back in the man .ner described. The loss of life is appalling!i Fifty killed outright and eighty, perhaps twice that number wounded, mangled anid burnt by the terrific conflagra tion immediately following the catas trophe. The night was intensely cold ad the suffering was thus augmented to a very great degree. Horrible: A Mean Revenge. Orangeburg Times and Democrat. In a late discussion of cotton weights between Col. S. W. Nelson, of Clarendon County, and the Charleston Cotton Exchange, many affidavits from outsiders were published by Colonel Nelson to substantiate his charge that cotton shipped to Charles ton invariably fell short in weights. One of the affidavits thus published was from Messrs. Turner & Brother, merchants of Clarendon County. Tneir affidavit contained no charge of fraud, but simply stated that the cot ton shipped by them to their factors in Charleston, Messrs. Smythe & Ad ger, generally lost in weight. There was certainly no harm in their stating this fact, ifit was true, and we pre sume it was as Messrs. Smythe & Ad ger did not deny it, yet, we learn from the anning Tms, when Messrs. Turner & Brother visited Chaileston recently and, after paying up every cent due on account of last year's business, tried to make a con tract for another year, that Messrs. Smythe & Adger refused to continue to advance to them' because they had made the affidavit alluded to above. As the Tims says Messrs. Smythe & Adger are masters of their own mon ey and have th right tb do with it a they plese, but is it reanly to senL suich revenge? Because they hold a position high iu life on account of the influence of their gold, is it right to strike such a blow at the prosperity country merchant, regardless of the magnitude of his business, is, with few exceptions, obliged to have some one to act as a factor, to furnish him means through the year, and if they are to be treated by the Charleston factors as Messrs. Smythe & Adger treated Messrs. Turner & Brother the sooner they find a new base of opera tions the better. In other words, if our country merchants and farmers are to be snubbed by Charleston fac tors simply because they say that the cotton shipped to that place loses in weight they had better transfer their t business to some city where they will be more courteously treated. This attempt on the part of Messrs. Smythe & Adger to punish a firm for telling the truth will not help them nor the trade of Charleston, and we would ad vise those gentlemen to mend their ways if they want any business from this section. Washington Letter. [From Our Own Correspondent.] ViAsHIrGToo, Feb. 7, 1887. Every one seems to have been surprised when it was announced that there was real ly to be a change in the Cabinet soon. So many unfounded reports of Cabinet changes have found their way to Washington from a distance during the present Administration that people were not disposed to credit and rumor on this subject. But now it is generally believed that Sec retary Manning intends to leave the Treasu ry Department after the adjournment of Con gress, to accept the presidency of the Nation al Bank of New York, at a salary of $20,O0, more than twice what he gets as a member of the Cabinet. There has been much spec ulation during the past few days as to his probable successor. and as to whether his resignation has anything to do with un pleasantness between him and the Presid ent. There has been another woman suffrage debate in the Senate and another vote with the usual result. "That was a magnificent triumph," exclaimed Mrs. Susan B. Antho ny, as she gazed at the printed record of the vote of two to one against her with which the Senate rejected the Sixteenth Amend ment. There is nothing like her unfatiling cheerfulness in the midst of defeat, She cannot be dismayed by adversity, and op timistically greets every reverse with a smile of hope. There has also boen a rattlng and spirit ed Woman's Suffrage convention at this fa vorite rallying point of theirs since I last wrote you. This was their nineteenth an nuallmeeting here, and Miss Anthony says it was one of the most successful they have ever had. The meetings were largely at tended and the speaking was the best that the ladies could do. They were much pleas ed at the good attendance, and compared the over-flowing audiences of this winter with the empty benches they addressed in years gone by, saying it was now almost the fashionable thing to do to go to the Wo man's Rights convention. They have planned a great celebration for next winter, in honor of the fortieth anni versaay of the beginning of their movement in this country. Forty years ago, Mrs. Eliz abeth Cady Stanton, at a meeting in Seneca Fahs, New York, introduced the first reso lution favoring the franchise of woman. She is billed for a speech on the same sub ject at the anniversary celebration, although her husband is quoted as saying that she is done with the suffrage agitation. Mr. Stanton said that his wife is convinc ed that her sex does not want to vote. They do not suffer any inconvenience from the lack of the ballot, added he, they do not de. sire it to any ap~preciable extent, and the suffrage agitators are banging away at some thing that offers no response whateves. He thought if one woman in every ten, yes, in every hundred, would petition Congress for the ballot they would get it at once. As the time for the President to sign or veto the Inter-State commerce bill approach es, interest in the subject increases. Sena tors and Representatives question each oth er in order to learn all the talk of the houses and lobbies, and reports that the President will sign it or veto it fly alternately between the White House and the CapitoL. Assuming that the measure will get the Executive signature, if there is any dilfecl ty in the selection of men to serve their country on the railway commission atS$7,500) a year, it will not be found in the sparsity of candidates. but rather in the rodundancy of talent that will be spread before the President. There are about sixty men who have been mentioned for commissioners, many of whom have been prominent and are now relegated to private life. The issue between the President and the Senate in regard to the Recorder of Deeds is very simple and cannot, in its present phase, be distorted into a question involv ing the right of a colored democrat to hold offie, as has been attempted. The people of the District asked for one of their own men for the offie. 'The President served them with a stranger, and the Senate refus d to confirm the appointment, The Presi dent re-appointed him, and the Senate again rejected him. That is all there is of it. And until the name of a colored citizen of the District is sent in for the offce by the President and rejected by the Senate, it can not honestly be claimed that the color line issue is a factor in the case. THE CITY OF THE SAND HILLS. Fuvrox, S. C., Jan. 11, 1887. That the Augusta and Manchester Rail Road will be built, and run quite near Fulton, is now a certainty. Col. F. Gardner, chief engineer for the At lantic Coast Line, a week ago, inspect ed the courses run, and work of the survey; he also prospected the coun try's topography. Evidently the lo cality was satisfoctory, as the corps were immediately returned to Sumter for the purpose of establishing the permanent line, that the construction can at once be begun. The partial re survey now being made, will not, we thinl4 materially altar the course as now staked, except the necessary devi ation required to bring the road quite near to Fulton X Roads, which it has been deemed advisable to do. There exists some "doubting Thomases" who "don't believe that the railroad is coin ing"-there are some people "who don't believe"-anythinlg. One ting we would advise them to "don't" be lieve is-themselves. A gentleman residing here, has received from Colo nel Gardner and Mr. Bridges the most1 positive assurance of the genuineness of the enterprise, and of the certainty of speedy construction. If the most orthodox of "don't believers," "don't believe" this. - then for all we care they can go to that sweet bye-and-bye' where the unelaborate costume of the Greek slave will prove abzundantly warm, even in winter,- but wc di egcS; par'don us, we intended to wrte about uL.m '-i~road which will Scertainly be of al)st inestimable ad vantage, not only as a convenience but as the means of developing the re sources of the country; of opening to it tm anewe of ind~e- encouragmne emigration; augmenting the value of land, and attracting capital and enter prise. Encompassing as it will, one of the most dense timber belts in the State, the road will be of especial ben efit to those owning an excess of tim ber. The multifarious varieties of valuable timber with which the San tee swamp is so thickly studded, can by this means find its way into the markets of the world. The healthi ness of the "Sand Hills" is proverbial, and its merits will doubtless in time, be so appreciated as will lead to the "City of the Sand Hills" being the San itarium where the valetudinarian from the chilly and consumptive North can be rejuvenated by breathing the air of this dry and salubrious climate. In the light of all these advantages to be derived from this much needed rail road, we feel that the people of Fulton have cause to congratulate themselves and while we are proud of our usual dignified and sedate demeanor, and dislike to appear too gushing, yet were we to say that the contemplation of this gigantic enterprise was accom panied by the emotions of unconcern, or marked with a spirit of sang froid by our citizens, we feel that then we should be guilty of the grievous sin for which Avanias and Sapphira were "removed," for we do anticipate with gleesome hop-shipsome gladness that on the next beautiful autumnal morn, when the glorious god of day shall peep o'er our hills of sand and - "in the furthest east begin to draw The shady curtains from Aurora's bed" that its golden beams will shine down the bands of track, which will bind us with "links of steel" to our sister cities. The ladies of St. Marks Episcopal Church have organized a se,.ing soci ety for the purpose of making various articles of apparel for sale, the pro ceeds of which are intended for some benevolent purpose. Doubtless the handiwork of these ladies will be much in demand, We learn that this socie ty held quite a pleasant session, on last Saturday afternoon, at the resid ence of Major Richardson. These meetmgs are. however. a species of "Executive sessio"-at least the doors are closed against us of the sterner sex, but with our accustomed meekness, we venture the suggestion that gen tlemen at these meetings could ren der valuable assistance in searching for refractory spools of thread, thread ing needles, as well as rendering avail able their vigital extremities to assist in freeing some skeinof thread from a labyrinth of entanglement. We trust that the ladies will remove the disabilities which debar our bretheren from being members of the "Sewing ociety." The stately "Milford" is gladdened with the presence of Governor Man ning's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Williams of Camden. Mr. and Mrs. J, D. Deas of Camden, are visiting Colonel R, C. Richardson. It is feared that whooping cough is becoming epidemic here, and certain ly St. Marks congregation evidenced its symptoms yesterday, and in a man ner which prevented Mr. Kershaw's inspiring eloquence from reaching his auditors' ears, with its usual distinct ness and sanctifying effect. Money to be Made. It is said that dull times are not known by the agents for the great publishing hoase of George Stinson & Co., of Portland, Maine. The reason of this exceptional success is found in the fact that they always give the public that which is keenly appreciated and at prices that all can afford. At present we understand, their agents are doing wonder fully well on several new lines. They need many more agents in all parts of the coun try. Those who need profitable work should apply at once. Women do as well as men. Experience is not necessary, for MLessrs. Stinson & Co. undertake to show all who areI willing to work, not hard but earnestly, the path to large success. It should be remem bered that an agent can do a handsome bu siness without being away from home over night. Another advantage-it costs nothing to give the business a trial, and an agent cani devote all his time, or only his spare moments to it. Stinson & Co. guarantee grand success to all who engage and follow simple and plain directions that they give. We have not space to explain all here, but full particulars will be sentfreto those who address the firm; their full adress is given above. ENJOY LIFE. What a truly beautiful world we live in! Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glens, and oceans, and1 thousands of means of enjoyment. We can desire no better when in perfect health; but how often do the majori ty of people feel like giving it up dis heartened, discouraged and worn out with disease, when there is no occa sion for this feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof, that Green's August Flouer, will make them free from disease, as when born. Dyspepsia and liver complaint are the causes of seventy-five per cent. of such maladies as Billiousness, Indigestion,' Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostration, .Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses August Flowter will prove its wonder ful effect. Sample bottles 10 cents. Tryit SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures Consumption. ROUP, WHOOPTNG COUGH and Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloli's Cure. For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. ESGW gATTENTION! WOKNGCASE WVearcenowpre pared to -furnish all classes with employ met at home, the whole of the time, or for their spaire moments. Business new, light and profitable. Persens of either sex easily earn frm 50 cents to $5.00 per evening, an~d a proportional sum by devoting all their time to the business. 'Boys and girl; earn, nearly as nmuch as men. That all who see tais niiy send their address, and test the ; business, we make this offer. To such as are not well satisfied we wili send one dol- ]i lar to pay for the trouble of writing. Full prticulars aud outtit free. Address GaoRG.E SxisoNs & Co, Portland MIaine, oucan live at home. and make more money at work for us, thait at any. thing else in this world, Capita. aot needle; you are started free. Both sex s; all ages. Any one can do the work Large earninas sure from the first start .ostlv outfit and t rms free. Better not de ay. Costs you nothing to send us your ad. Iress and find out; if you are wise you will :1 so at onco. H. HAm.rr & Co., Portland, gaine. G. ALLEN 1H UGGINS, JR., DENTAL SURGEON, e- Office on Street South of Court House. Mch3l JOSEPH F. RHAME, A.torney at ILzaw, Manning, S. C. January 19, 187. JOHN S. WILSON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, wrming, s. C. Feb. 25 MOISE & HUGGINS, Attorneys at-Law, Manning, S. C. Office South of Court House. A.. 1-vX ATToRNEY AT LAW, M a n n i ng, S. C. SiiNotary Public with seal. J. E. SCOTT, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, eb25 W. F. B. HArYSWORTH, Sumter, S. C. 3. s Dxims, MANm , s. C. HAYNSWORTH & DINKINS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Manning, S. C. F. N. Wilson, INSURANCE AGEN T MANNING, S. C. )ec17 WONDERFUL SU~CCSS. ECONOMY IS WEALTH. PATTERNS FREE! All that you wish to use during the year, by subscribing for Demorest's Monthly. Containing Stories. Poems, and other Literary at ftctons, combining Artistic, Scientific. and House boldmatte. Vustratedwtth Oistteel Ena. sPhotogravres, Oil Pictures and fine Wood - mirngtk it the Model Magazine of America. Each number contains an order, entitling the bolder to the seection of any pattern illustrated in ft fashion department in that number, in any~ of the izes manufactured. maling during the f the value of over three dOl . Wealaropos to give consideral atntot the an Pmor a rt ma ses eof the day. Send twenty cents for the current number with woDarsoryearand get te tm atsvl. W. JENIN1GS DEMORST Turaz sold by all Newsdcalers and Postmasters. r, G. Drsniss, M. D. EUBEN B. LoEYE JGDINKINS& 00,, DRUGGISTS. New Year ANNOUNCEMENT. We take pleasure in announcing to >r friends, and the public generally, hat we are now fully prepared to sup ly them with Pure Drugs and LMedicines. Paints, Oil, and Glass. Fancy and Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Stationery, Patent Medicines, Fine Cigars and Tobacco. tnd in fact everything usually kept in Frst Class Drug Store. Our highest aim shall be to dis ense standard Drugs and Medicines >f the utmost Purity and Strength, at he lowest prices. I THE POPULAR 1 DIAMOND DYES, ALL COLOns. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully :ompounded by day or night. J. G. DINKINS & CO. state of South Carolina, CLARENDoN CoUJNTY. To all whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given of the intention of eorge M. Hicks to have his homestead set ifrom such real and personal property as te is entilted to have same of, and in prsuance of the laws in such cases made. JAMES E. DAVIs, Clerk of Court, Clarendon County. Feb. 1, 1887. ARTHUR'S ILLUJSTRATED H OME MAGAZINE. Greatly enlarged for 188'7. The BEST magazine of its Class. 1ean ! Wide-Awake ! Cheap ! Price, 52 00 a year. Large lisconts to clbs. Sample cop es of prcvious ~isues FREE. Sample copics of current num-' >ers 10 cents ea ch (half price). T. S. ARTHUR & SON, PHILlADELPHIIA. PA, Boyd Brothers, Wholesale Grocers and Commisson Merchants. 159 EAST BAY, CHAPJESTON, S. C. Direct Importers of Ales, Porters, Wines, and Brandies. Aug 18 WELCH & BISON, Family Grocers, 185 & 187 Meeting Street, and 117 Market SL, CHARLESTON, S. C. Invite attention to the following Baroains: Cut Loaf Sugar, 121 lbs. for $1. Granulated Sugar, 154 lbs. for $1. Confectioners' Sugar, 151 lbs for $1. White Ex. C. Sugar, 17 lbs. for $1. Light Brown Sugar, 19 lbs for $1. Good Brown Sugar, 20 lbs for $1. 21b. Tomatoes, 90 ets. a doz. 31b. Tomatoes, $1.10 a doz. Good Segars, $1 for a box of 50. -:0: These are but a few of the many attract ions we are constantly offering, and house keepers will find it greatly to their advan tage to send for a copy of our Monthly Price List, and consult it always. pr:No charge for packing or drayage. . THOMAS, M. J. M. THOMAS. :0: Stephen Thomas, Jr., & Bro. -WATCHES jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, and Fancy Goods. sir Watches and Jewelry repaired by expert workmen. 273 KnNG ST., CHARLESTON, S. C. D. O'Neil & Sons, 33 HAIE STE. . . CHA .Es'ON, S. C. Wholesale Dealers in Boots and Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, &c. Goods received by every steamer suitable for the interior trade. All the hatest styles onstantly in stock, at the lowest prices and )n accommodating terms. Jan, 12, 87 y BOLLMANN BROTHERS, Wholesale Grocers, 157 and 169, East Bay, CHARLESToN, S. C. Jan. 12. 87 ly. GUANO t astonishingly low We are selling our Fertilizer at the follow Wilco, Gibbs & Co. Manipulated Guano, ess than 10 tons, per ton, $'2.00. Ten tons Wiaco, Gi$ 3 Co. Superphosphzate, less han 10 tons, per ton, $16.50. Ten tons and Excelnt Georg.Standard Guano, less han 10 tons, par ton, $24.00. Ten tons SDelivered to ailroad or Steamboat t Charleston, free of drayage. English Acid Phosphate, German Kainit, Nitrate of Soda, Nova Scotia Land Plas ter, Peruvian Guano, Ground Fish Scrap. Cotton Seed Meal, md Fertilizer supplies generally; All est quality, at lowest market prices, Conimunicate with us before buy ng elsewhere. HE WILCOX &s GIBBS GUANO CO., 138 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. Win. Shepherd & Co., 232 MEETING ST., Charleston, SC. STOVES, Stoes, Stoves!I WHOLESAL RETAIL! Tinwares, House Furnishing ei oods, Pcotware, Kitchen and Stove Jtensils. MiSend for Price List and Circu r. C. H. Claussen & Co., Steam Bakery and Candy FactorY, A CH A RjTOR'm S. C.. ESTABLISHED 1844. Charleston Iron Works, Manufacturers and Dealers in larine Stationary and Portable Engines and Boilers, Saw Hill Machinery. Cotton Presses, Gins, Railroad, Steam )oat, Machinists', Engineers' and Mill Supplies. ?WIepairs executed with promptness and Dispatch. &ndfor price lists. East Bay, Uor. Pritchard St., Charleston, S. C. AiJIf you need any Clothing, Furnishing Goods, or Hats, end your orders to FALK & CO., KNG STREE, OPPoST KAm, Charleston, S. C., LS they have reduced the prices of their entire stock to cost, )n account of change of firm. OTTO F. WIETERS, Wholesale Grocer. WHOLESALE dealer in Wines, Liquors and Segr. No. 181 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. F. J. PELZER, President. F. S. RoDGERsi Treasurer Atlantic Phosphate Company, of Charleston, S. C. MANUFACTURERS oF staindcard 3'erpteim er and Importers or Pelzer, Rocgers & Co., General Agents, BROWN'S WHARF, - - - CHARLESTON, S. C. XQ-r MR. 1. LEvI, of Manning, will be pleased to supply his riends and the public generally, with any of the above brands )f Fertilizers. ASHLEY SOLUBLE GUANO. Che Soluble Guano is a highly concentrated Ammoniated Gono-a com plete Fertilizer. ASHLEY ASH ELEMmT. L very cheap and excellent Non-Ammoniated Fertizer for Smal Grain crops, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, etc. :SHLEY AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE, ASHLEY SMALL GRAIN SPECIFIC ASHLEY Corn and Cotton Compound. k complete Fertilizer for these two crops and also largery used by the Truckers near Charleston for Vegetables, etc. ishley Dissolved Bone, Ashley Acid Phosphate. Genuine Leopoldshall Kainit, if For Termsn rieection, Testimonias adfr th aiu ttractiv sd stn P' A.T3D CO)., Oba:='leston. S.O niil Official Analysis prove onr GoodIs to be above their Guar antee. soGuano.W N DpO'hat A mmoniated Fertilizer, kcid Phosphate, Dissolved Bone, Kainuit, and all Fertilizers supplies, for sale by wvA.1ITDO PROSc. CO. GcARUOX, S. C. FRANCIs B. HACKER, President and General Agent. STONO PHOSPHATE COMPANY, Charleston, S. C. Established 1870. HIGH GRADE FERTILZR&m Solul~le Guano, (kighly ammoniated), JDissolved Bone, Acid hkosphate, Ash Element, Floats, German Kainit, flbjk (rade Rice Fertilizer, Cotton Seed Meal. miAll orders promptly filled. WILJIAM BAVENEL, President. R. MI. MEANS, Treasurer. For sale by MW. LEVI, )ct20 Manning, S. C. William M. Bird & Co., CHAFRT iPSTON, S. C. Counter, Platform and Cotton Scales. Trucks, Grocers' Tinware, etc. Paints and Painters' Material of every description. We are headquarters >r these goods and offer inducements to purchasers. Aug18 Wuben& Pieper Follin Bros., Wholesale Grocers, AND DEALERs fli LES N .C 'rovisions, Liquors, Tobacco, Etce?H SO , S 7 79 & 16 East Bay, Charleston, S C. *o ELR I George W. Steffeus, brdoftbco WHOLESALE GRocEE, ULE Auction and Commission Merchant and RADAE LIQUOR DEALER.Go BA, 197 & 199 East Bay, Charleston, S C.RE MAT - Aghen for ethe Claytn & Ruasel BitCoN, s ande agentslforathe celebrated LUCILE,, ~ Mc~obbRJr.,EATE GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, imCmnAND DEALE- . XcGahan, Bts&Co. Bicmks andEThi Clyr, FieJOBBERS OF Land Plaster and Eastern Hay,' Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, gent for White's English Port- Nos. 226, 228 and 230 Meeting St., land Cenment. CHRETNI.C