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TE MANG TIMSo WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1887. B. S. DIN KINS, Editor. WHO SHALL WIN? Between the people of the Summer ton and Panola sections of the coun ty on the line of the route of the pro posed Eutawville Railroad, a spirited rivalry has grown out of the location of the line of the road and a place for the depot. The Summertonites are clamoring to have the iron horse snort through their quiet little village, and the Panolaites are equally as anxious for their section to be the chosen place. Both sides are working hard and manifest a sanguine spirit of suc cess. The railroad kings appreciate the cause of contention, and enjoy hugely the results therefrom. When ever one of them enters the hospitable domain of either party, a feast royal awaits him. A magnificent banquet was spread before a number of the ralroad magnates the other day. The occasion was a prospecting tour. Pa nola and Summerton each shared in the expenses of the entertainment, -their representatives wea on hand, vying with each other in attention to their distinguished guests. Then the contending factions gloried in trying to surpass one another in flattering inducements for the road and depot Sums of money and acres of land were freely proffered. A "merry drap" now and then soon stimulated the biddersto mount the stump to pro claim the better the merits of their respective sides. But too much of the "wee drap" militated against any such perpendicular exhibitions of rhetoric, which with little grace and less dig mity, was precipitately abandoned. In the meantime the railroad gentle me were filling themselves with the good things of Summerton and Pano Ia. Towards the end of the banquet, when the warring factions ha4 ex lanted themselves, a railroad man managed to get himself on his legs, and with his body rotating like a -ship at sea thus spoke amid profound szeice: "Gen-tlemen-hic-hic, we have er-hic-got this er thing-hic ---ttled to the sat-hic-faction of ll parties. Her hie we will er run by nmmertonfor the rice and tur Yky, and er hic, we will come er hic, beck by Pa-hic-nola for the wis key'and er cake-hic er hic." This struck the crowd as a happy - sington of the vexed question. They dispersed elated, each side, with the thought that they had won the victo ry. There can be little doubt but that the Eotawville Road will be con tinued to Sumter and in a likelihood a middle ground between Summe~rton and Panolawillibe the bed of the road. A word of caution to the san-f gaine ciiizens of the two sections is not amims The railroad agents may - portray a bright picture of the golden harvest to be reaped by the road be lng built, and ishus induce a gratuit cns gift of right of ways, land for de pots and even sums of money, but if the Eutawville Road is ever built, it will be a speculating investment in the sole interest of a corporation. They may make the most tempting promis es, but in course of time te road will in all probability be swallowed by a larger syndicate, then when the timber forests of the country are exhausted, if either is adepot, it will soon be a way station for an occasional freight train to stop and unload freight. There is another thing, if there is any serious disposition on the part of the road representatives to construct the road in question, a few hundred dollars one way or the other will not change their plans. They may appar ently be controlled by the donation, but it will be just that much clear gain. The citizens of the rival see tions can with safety keep their mon cy. If the road isto bebuilt it will be built and over the most desirable way without regard to their voluntary contributions. There is no place like South Caro-]1 mia, and no place in South Carolina c like Georgetown.--Georgetown En quir- is Cr. Who gainsays this truismatic asser tion of the Engui rer? South Caroli nais geographically distinguished ~ fromnany other State in the Union, y and certainly, it is conspicuously ap- C parent that Georgetown is the most antiquated place in South Carolina. t The triple Edgefield murderer, i Jones, recently convicted of man- I slaughter at Edgefield, has been sen- t tenced to the penitentiary for twenty five years. His counsel plead for toercy and it may have been that mer cy that induced the judge to make his 1 punishmen near the limit of the law -a mercifal consideration for his fel low man to keep Jones within the walls of the penitentiary the bal ana of is life. At the late compettive examination held in Florence, to fill a vacancy at West Poirt for the Sixth District, Mr. E. 0. Ingram, son of Dr. John I. In gram, was the successful applicant. This is a high honor, and we are glad to see that Clarendon will have a rep resentative at West Point. It is grat ifying too, to know that one so quali fied as Mr. Ingram is, to fill the dis tinguished place, has been selected. He will wear the honor well, and worthily represent Clarendon at West Point. The account of the examina tion published in the Nezs and Couri er says: The Board of Examiners consisted of Captain W. B. Bonham, of Claren don, Chairman ; Dr. Mullins, of Mari on; John S. Moore, of Darlington; with Dr. James Evans, of Florence, as medical examiner. There were nine teen applicants, who constituted the finest looking set of men, it is said, to be found in the district. The com mittee examined them by numbers, and at 11 o'clock last night decided that number 7 had won. This was Eugene Oliver Ingram, of Clarendon. The decision has given universal sat isfvction. Mr. Ingram is a son of Dr. John I Ingram, and a most promising youth. The Culbreth lynching case was continued again at the late Edgefield Court, after two of the accused, Holmes, and Parkman, who were se lected to be tried first, had been ar raigned. There was at one time a lively prospect that these two at least, of the large number of accused, would answer for the crime at the bar of justice. The Attorney General was present assisting the State, and mov ing earnestly for the trial of the pris oners. He did his duty fearlessly in the face of difficulties, and but for the privilege of the accused to have their cases continued by presenting affidav its of absent witnesses, they would have been tried. Now it's generally conceded that justice will go to the end of time unsatisfied in the Culbreth lynching case, for it's hardly probable that the accused, or any of them, will ever come as near being tried as at the last Edgefield Court. This case establishes a state of affairs to be de plored. It shows that the will of the people, especially in Edgefield county, is above and paramont to the law. The Culbreth lynchers represent an in fluential part of the population of Edgefield county, and it is their will that rises above the law and sets it at defiance, even in a case as diabolical as the murder of the defenceless Cul breth. Our Exchanges. Mr. W. J. McKerall has retired from the Marion Star, which is now edited by Junius H. Evans, Esq., of the Marion Bar, with Mr. C. B. Smith as local editor. Mr. McKerall is a spirited bold writer and filled with distinction the editorial chair. His successor is one of the prominent law ers of Marion, a cultivated, educated gentleman. His clear, concise, rhyth mical style of composition, is seldom acquired, even among such illustrious gentlemen as the South Carolina edi toial brotherhood. We welcome the return of the orry Herald among our exchanges. ['he Herald has apparently recovered rom its financial embarrassments and s issued regularly again. During the last week two disastrous ires have occurred in the State, one 1,t Blackville and the other at Rock ill. In the first place property unounting to over $200,000 was des royed. Families were turned out of foors destitute and without clothing. [he citizens of the State have rallied o the aid of the stricken town and 3.259.45 has been contributed. Charlesson gave $1,165.50. In the own of Rockhill the damage was not o extensive, and was confined mostly o0 the burning of business houses. PANOLA CIORRESPONDENCE. Panola, March 21, 1887.-MR. Eni o: A dot or two from a wayward ~orrespondent may come in on time his week. Indolence no longer con rols us. I write you from the centre. am betwixt two; I am subject to fire om either side-Rosin Hill above nd Summerton below. I am too ear Rosin Hill to venture much of a hot, for "Occasional" can wing 'em very pop. Would not hit "Occasion-4 " if I could. If-if I did, he would ive me the - and drop me at once e is good natured, and very friendly isposed and will not strike his adver r without sufficient cause. News plenty in Railroad circles. ~his whole country is on a tremend s Railroad boom. Every man's pulse above fever heat. The most inter ting topic with any one you meet is, here will it run ? Sumnmerton with ~ verweening confidence claimes the ~epot. Panola sanguinely awaits ents, and has been greatly encour ged recently by the remarks of a gen- d eman sent here, whose interest is : lentified with the road. If the land t ns from the Vance's Ferry Junction t > Sumter, Panola will be the direct ne surveyed. Proposals have been< iade to has a the road run from Nel-t o's Ferry, that Summerton might be I nde the central line. This is uncer sin, for if the road is built at all, the ost advantageous route will be taken nd it strikes us that the nearer they ~ome through the rich cotton belt wil e the better, and I am satisfied no, ther course will be pursued by busi-; ess men- We na reably inforedi ' that President Barkley and others of his associates connected with the pro posed road, will visit Clarendon this week. ThEn more definite conclusions can be reached. Two years ago, measles, mumps, and whooping cough swept this entire place. We did think at the time (for the epidemic was so wide-spread in every household and family,) that a new generation would have to be born before this pestilence would ever in vade this country again; but not so, there is much suffering from these dis eases, and numbers of children are its victims. The farmers are up to time. Corn is being planted with push and activ ity. The weather has been cool, with frost and ice, for several days, yet this does not retard the progress of the farm. Our friend, the other Tom, has treated himself to a bran new buggy and Texas pony. Verily this looks fishy-as if preparing for a solid can vass. It has been mooted among his close friends, he must walk over in the next Sheriff's race, and it is none too soon that the matter be ventilated. Tox. Orange Blossoms at Foreston. Another gala day in Foreston. On last Thursday at 5.50 o'clock, p. ir., the good people were called together at the Baptist church to witness the marriage of Mr. H. L. Orvin, of Lanes, and Miss Hatty China, of Foreston. A large delegation from Lanes, Man ning, and Sumter were present. The church was handsomely decorated a large arch in the chancel of ever green, under which hung the marriage bell. Over this rested an OC joined together. There was a small arch over each isle. On the south isle there was a golden C; on the north isle a goldenl 0. There were seven couples in at tendance. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. B. C. Lampley, of Wedgfield. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the residence of the bride's mother, and at 7.20 took the train for Lanes. They were ac companied by many invited guests who were bent on having a good time at Mr. W. H. Plowden's. The music at the marriage ceremo ny was furnished by Miss Dora Land. 1K. Washington Letter. [From Our Own Correspondent.] WAsmNGToN, March 19, 1887. It is now the belief of many leading men of the Democratic party, some of whom are occasionally called to the White House for counsel and advice, that the President will ask the Fiftiety Congress to convene in ex tra session early in October. If he does, there are several reasons that will prompt the unpopular step. It is a well known fact that Congress scarcely ever does anything like real work until after the holiday recess. It goes with out saying also that the two great parties in Congress will be surcharged with politics next year and their time will be largely de voted to President making. So, unless some of the important legislation to come before it, can be matured at an earlier day than the course of the regular session would make possible, there would be but little hope for its success. The experience of the past two winters in Congress has shown very clearly that the in terests of the country have become altogeth er too vast and complicated to be thorough ly looked after and kept up within the time afforded by the regular sessions. Much of the first, or the long session as it is usually called, is devoted to the formulation of bu siness for the second or short session, and the business thus defered from one year to to another-in many cases business of the mort urgent importance-is hurled in to the whirl of the last ten days or two weeks ot Congress, to be but half done or badly done or not done at all. Some idea of the manner in which the Forty-Ninth Congress wound up its work saay be found in the declaration of a mem ber of long experience that the record re vealedi the fact, that one quarter of the legis lation of the session had been enacted in the last six legislative days. An enrolling clerk of twelve years of service said that never in that length of time had he witnessed the haste exhibited in the last twenty-four hours of the Congress which has just expired. During the recess of the Upper House, for the Senate which only renews one-third of itself biennially, is a perennially or nized body and goes on forever, some of ib e Sen ators will go to Europe, Mr. Ingalis, of Kansas, the newly elected President of the Senate, says he is not one of those who can indulge in such a luxury, however. When asked if he proposed to spend the summer abroad, he replied, "not unless some good fairy pityingly puts money in my purse." He added that European pleasures called for more filthy lucre than he could com mand. When some astonishment was expressed that the President of that great millionaires, club, the United States Senate, could not af ford a trip across the Atlantic in these days :>f low prices and rapid transit, the Senator said it was the plain unvarnished truth, and that there were quite a number of the mem bers of the millionaires' club in that predie ment. He thinks a great deal of uuneces ary nonsense is written about Senatorial ~xclusiveness and Senatorial wealth,and as ~erts that in reality a large majority of his ~onfreres have nothing but their salaries to ive on. Senator Spooner is not too poverty strick n to plan a summer trip to Europe, how ver, and Senator Palmer, who is one of the Lndisputed possessors of miliions, is going o bring his invalid wife home. The latter ias been called the philosophical million ire, and is fond of talking epigramically of ife and the uselessness of immense wealth. [is Washington residence is one of the andsomest brown stone fronts in the city, ut he says the happiest man is the one who as the moat illusions. Speaking of his oc asional trips abroad, he said he wanted to et all he could out of them before he got a it older, for it took youth as well as money > enjoy Europe or anything else. The prominent business men of this city 'ho are anxious to have a carnival here after ie National drill which is to take place in lay, have been discussing details in regaida > the scheme. At the recent Mardi Gras in iew Orleans, the Knights of Momus and de Knights of Proteus were the organiza ions which made the finest display, and oth are proposing to dispose of their out its, which originally cost $20,000. cars and ostumes, at $5,000 and $6,000. Washing on is disposed to hire instead of buy these rappings, as expense could be sav-ed in hat way, and it is held that a sum of $25, 00 which will have to be raised by private ubscription would be necessary to insure a reditable display. It was urged that if the arnival was not held this year it would not >o possible to have it for four years. The ?residential campaign and the inauguration rould give all the displays needed for two rears, and the Knights Templar conclave ronld fil up the third san. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. "A girl graduate wrote an essay on farm life, and gave a beautiful descrip tion of the manner in which the milk was extracted from the bosom of the cow. Mrs. Maggie Thomas, of Sumter, S. C., wants information of her husband, Edward Thomas, of Charlotte, N. C.,I who has for some time past been liv ing in Sumter county, and was endeav oring to get employment in railroad ing. He is a stout heavy built man, wearing a mustache, grey eyes, and about 35 years of age. Any informa tion will be thankfully received by his wife.-Cuunty Record. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF CLARENDON. IX THlE PROBA TE CO URT. By Louis APPELT, EsQ., Probate Judge: W HEREAS, GEORGE ALLEN HUG gins made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of Dr. G. Allen Huggins, THIsE AiE THEREFCE. to cite and admon ish, all and singular, the kindred and cred itors (f the said Dr. G. Alien Huggins, de ceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Man ning, on 31st day of March next, after pub lication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why tl.e said Administration should not be granted. Given under my band and seal this 14th day of March, Anno Domini 1887. [L.S.] LOUIS APPELT, Probate Judge, C. C. March 16, 2t. LIFE OF J, Be JETER, D, D. This work will be issued April 15th. From a large number of testimonials I se lect the following: "i am delighted to know that Dr. Hatcher is writing the 'Life of Dr. Jeter.' He is the very man for the work."-Jobn A. Broadus, D. D. "The book should have a very wide sale. for into whatever home it enters there will go the inspiration of a noble life-the story of a poor mountain boy who made himself great and useful despite every obstacle."-J. Wm. Jones, D. D. The book contains about 450 pages 8vo. It is sold to subscribers at following prices: Elegant English Cloth-gilt edges with steel portrait of Dr. Jeter,....$2.50 Morocco, otherwise same,........... 3.00 Cloth, without portrait,.............. 2.00 I have control of the book for this State. ;0 Agents wanted. Address, G, F. WILLIAMS, Ridge Spring, S. C. Will scnd the above on receipt of price where there is no agent. Also, Broadus' Sermons and Adresses, at sam" prices, and Broadus' Commentary on Matt. for $2.25. ONLY Wl. A Other comiau~~1nnhrre tr~,on U A com plat et oVflat-m i nis l er.~ ith ,w m~'~ .whn. h send for Ciret:'. C. A. WOOD COMIPNV G'r. ALLEN H UGGINS, JR., D~rA.L SURGEoN, sli" Office on Street South of Court louse. Meh31 JOSEPH F. RHAME, a&etorniey a-t Iaw, Manning, S. C. January 19, 1887. JOHN S. WILSON, ~ttorney and Counsellor at Law, Manning- S. C. Feb. 25 MOISE & HUGGINS, Attorneys at:Law, Manning, S. C. Office South of Court House. .A. L1DVI Attorney at Law. Manning, S. C. Sze-Notary Public with seal. .& P. COATS [X-00RD SPOOL COTTO1N FOR SALE BY MOSES LAEVJ, Boyd Brothers, Wholesale Grocers and Commisson Merchants. 159 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. Direct Importers of Ales, Porters, Wines, and Brandies. Aug 18 MIC & EASON, Family Grocers, 185 & 187 Meeting Street, and 117 Market St., CHARLESTON, S. C. Invite attention to the following Baroains: Cut Loaf Sugar, 121 lbs. for $1. Granulated Sugar, 154 lbs. for $1. Confectioners' Sugar, 154 lbs for $1. White Ex. C. Sugar. 17 lbs. for Si. ht 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. pi-No charge for packing or drayage. S. THOMAS, JR. J. M. THOMAS. :0: Stephen Thomas, Jr., & Bro. -WATCHES Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, and Fancy Goods. sipr Watches and Jewelry repaired by expert workmen. 273 KrG Sr., CHARLESTON, S. C. D. O'Ne*il & Sons, 33 HAsz S-r= ... .CEmmrLMo', S. C. Wholesale Dealers in Boots and Shoes, Trunks, SatcheIs, &c. Goods received by every steamer suitable for the interior trade. All the latet styles constantly in stock, at the lowest prices and on accommodating terms. Jan, 12, 87 ly. BOLLMANN BROTHERS, Wholesale Grocers, 157 and 169, East Bay, CH.RLESTON, S. C. Jan. 12. 87 ly. GUANO at astonishingly low Manufacturers Prices. We are selling our Fertilizer at the follow Wilcox, Gibbs & Co. Manipulated Guano, less than 10 tons, per ton, $26.00. Ten tons and upward, $23.50. Wilcox, Gibbs & Co. Superphosphate, less than 10 tons, per ton, $16.50. Ten tons and Excln ergi a StanSdard Guano, less than 10 tons, per ton, $24.00. Ten tons ~ elivered toRailroa or Steamboat at 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, aud Fertilizer supplies generally; All best quality, at lowest market prices, Con~municate with us before buy Eng elsewhere iHE WICOX & GIBBS GUANO CO., 138 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. Win. Shepherd & Co., 232 MEETING ST., Charleston, SaC. S TOV ES, Stoves, Stoves! WHOLESALE RETAIL! Tinwares, House Furnishing loods, Potware, Kitchen and Stove Jtensils. ?iiSend for Price List and Circu r. C. H. Claussen & Co., Steam Bakery and Candy factorY, C!HART:ESTON. S. C. ESTABLISHED 1844. Charleston Iron Works, Manufacturers and Dealers in Marine Stationary and Portable Engines and Boilers, Saw Mill Machinery, Cotton Presses, Gins, Railroad, Steam boat, Machinists', Engineers' and Mill Supplies. liMRepairs executed with promptness and Dispatch. Sendfor price lists. East Bay, Cor. Pritchard St., Jan13 1 Charleston, S. C. giiIf you need any Clothing, Furnishing Goods, or Hats, send your orders to FALK & CO., KING STREET, OPosITE Hasm, Charleston, S. C., as they have reduced the prices of their entire stock to cost, on account of change of firm. OTTO F. WIETERS, Wholesale Grocer. WHOLESALE dealer in Wines, Liquors and Segars. No. 181 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. F. J. PELZER, President. F. S. RODGERS, Treasuier Atlantic Phosphate Company, of Charleston, S. C. MANUFACTURERS OF stanaara Fertlzeners and Importers of 3PUREL3 CA-M1:ATa. ME AX- XrMMx= Pelzer, Rodgers & Co., General Agents, BRoWN'S WHARF, - - - CHARLESTON, S. C. ij MR. M. LEVI, of Manning, will be pleased to supply his friends and the public generally, with any of the above brands of Fertilizers. ASHLEY SOLUBLE GUANO. The Soluble Guano is a highly concentrated Ammoniated Guano-a com plete Fertilizer. ASH LY ASH ELEJMENT. A very cheap and excellent Non-Ammoniated Fertilizer for Small Grain crops, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, etc. ASHLEY AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE, ASHLEY SMALL GRAIN SPECIFIC ASHLEY Corn and Cotton Compound. A complete Fertilizer for these two crops and also largely used by the Truckers nur Charleston for Vegetables, etc. Ashley Dissolved Bone, Ashley Acid Phosphate. Genuine Leopoldshall IKainit, p! For Terms, Directions, Testimonials, and for the various attractive anad instrue tepbictinso the cpany, address .Ogmi. 3ilii Official Analysis prove our Goods to be above their Guar antee. Sol eanoW A N D 0Ac*dPhos A mmoniated Fertilizen. Acid Phosphate, Dissolved Bone, Kainit, and all Fertilizers supplies, for sale by w.,1TD PHOICS. CO)., Ci-oxs. (. FRANcIs B. HACKER, President and General Agent. STONO PHOSPH COMPANY QCharleston, S. C. Established 1870. HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS. Soluble Gu~kano, (highly ammoniated), Dissolved Bone, Acid Phsosphate, .Ash Element, Floats, German Kainit, Bigh Grad. Rice Fertilizer, Cotton Seed Meal. WiiiAIl orders promptly filled. WTLLJA M RAVENEL, President. R. M. MEANS, Treasurer. For sale by M. LEVI, Oct20 Manning, S. C. William M. Bird & Co., CHARL~ESTON, S. C. Counter, Platform and Cotton Scales. Trucks, Grocers' Tinware, etc. Paints and Painters' Material of every description. We are headquarters for these goods and offer inducements to purchasers. Aug18 wnnbern&1ipr Follin Bros., _ Wholesale Grocers, C-~ESO, .C ADD DE.U.ERs f HA STN 8. Provisions, Liquors, Tobacco, Etc 379 & 16 East Bay, Charleston, S C. *ToBAcco, CIGAns, PIPES, Erc. George W, Steffeos, LCE W~oLESALE GROCER, BODAE Auction and Commission Merchant andGODBW LIQUOR DEALER. 197 & 199 East Bay, Charleston, s C.RE MET p! Agent for the Clayton & Russel Bit CRNT rs, and the celebrated road cart.tBUC J. E. SCOTT,BRT, ~ttomey and Counsellor at Law, ______________ bran tBatso LUF.BCILERT, ute SC L .Dx~,MY~C OBED AXE HAYNSORTH& DIKINS DryGoD Notios,Cltig Mranning, S. C.CAIESOSO