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THE MANNING Tm, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 1887 B. S. DINKINS, Editor. A Cursory -Notice of the Report of the Grand Jury. The grand jury's report publishei elsewhere is a valuable document or account of the fund of informatioi given and thoughtful recommenda tions therein contained. These las address themselves to our Legislativ< officials and will, no doubt, receiv< their careful attention. The lack o space prevents our here giving othe: than a brief opinionative notice of the leading points in the report. The present system of caring for th< poor of the county is deprecated, ani the recommendation made that th< property be sold and a smaller plac< purchased nearer town. In place o the former custom of sharing out ra tions, it is suggested that a common mess hall be established and a cool hired. * * * We heartily agre( with the grand jury in. this matter Only the most infirm and poverty stricken should be admitted to th< bounty of the county, and then, when they are adjudged objects of charity they should receive the attention their necessities demand. The practice o admitting inmates to the poor farm that is, persons infirm with age or dis ease, and then rationing them on the coarsest food such as bread and bacon is inhuman to say the least. Greater caution should be used in admitting paupers in the Poor House and when there, the food and attention required by their condition should be giver them. We note with pleasure the favora ble report made of the offices of th< abetif, clerk of court, probate judge and county commissioners, and the condition of the auditor's office so far as the present auditor is concerned. The grand jury, in calling attention to the constable work of the town Tria jistice has brought before the peoph a very important matter. This work by statute, is done by the sheriff o the . county who charges the usua sherifs fees which is largely in excess of the legal charges of trial justic constables. In other counties this question has been agitated, and it Sumter the county commissioners hav been advised by the wfitten opinion o: their legal adviser, which we have c. ied in this paper, that sheriffs actin( m the place of constables for trial jus tiees, are entitled to only constabh fees. We do not think, however, thai any legislation is needed as the law a it stands is sufficient if properly under stood and administered. -The grand jury are correct for the most-part in their conclusions about k :;the public schools. It is a sad trutl r that the free school system of this county has heretofore been a con : aEree; of nogood to either teach era or pupi a tiesum of $5,00( a rmore has been yearly thr~wn awa: in Clarendon. The great and plia nioht reason of this, in our opinion has been the reckless non-attention tc -their duties by- the trustees- and alsc 2the indifference of the school commis 2'sioners. It is very gratifying, howev er, to see the interest lately manifest ed in the public schools, and we ma' stll hope that they will be, by bette: mnanagement, a great benefit to the c-ountry. There is agreat deal to say on this subject, .and likely we will I gnrefer to it. We willtate one thnand that is. that no benefit will ever bederived from the free schoolb -~by a reduction of teachers' salaries T 3his, in our judgnent, with the em ployment of too many teachers, has *been the great drawback. Let the trustees see that educated teacheri and none other are employed, and ii order to make the best talent avaia ble good salaries should be given. We will add further that only first grade -teachers ought to be employed; and --in the next place only alimited num ber for every district. But more anon .Now as to that part of the granc jury's report which refers personally to the school commissioner, ex-auditor and the present treasurer, not any thing we could say would do any good and anything said would be out od place. What is reported is addressea mainly to the solicitor, and ifhe thinks the subject matter is so serious as tc require his judicial attention, no doubi he will give it the proper notice. Bui although the rep rt presents some disagreeable facts, we cannot see that any steps taken by the solicito1 can improve matters. In fact, what is charged in the report is rather cler ieal than criminal, and so general that we do not see anything for the solici tor to do. In the-concluding part of their re port the grand jury, very truthfully represents the fmnancial condition o: the county as in a most embarrassed state. Yet we are constrained to thini; there is a better day. The great dif ficulty with us has been to pay the large bonded debt which at one time agregated over $10,000, and a one mill tax has been regularly levied fo] this purpose. This debt now wil] be liquidated with the present collec tions, and we will have at least a re duction of our taxes of one mill. The tax levy this year is considerably low er than last, and with the settlement of the bonded debt the levy will be still less. It may be well to appoin' the commission recommended by the grand jury, but we cannot see hon an real benefit is to come out of it and the cost to the county will be : hundred or more dollars. If, as is be lieved by the grand jury, the finances of the county have been badly admin istered and fraud perpetrated fo: years past, it would be hard at this late day, even if the committee couli bring these things to light, to fix th< responsibility, legally, on any one Our remarks on this voluminous re. purt have bemn necesasrily cursora and brief. It is a valuable record t< grand 5juries. It is highly complimen tary to the foreman, Mr. Cooper. He has exhibited remarkable zeal, energy, and perseverance and fearlessness in making his researches, and presenting them to the public. He has done his duty and received the thanks of his county. Sheriffs Can Charge Only Constable Fees. To the Board of County Camv, issioners (f Stwn er tCounty: GENTrN : In response to the request for my opinion as your legal adviser. as to what compensation is allowed by law for ser vices by the Sheriff under warraut issued by a Trial Justice in a criminal case in this county. I would state, that by the Act of 1886, 19 St. 704, constables are to be appoint r ed by the various Trial Justices of the conn ty; but it is also provided in that act. "that in eriminol prosecutions cognizable by the Court of General Sessions the Sheriff of the County may be authorized to serve process, and he sha l receive therefor the same fees as are now, or hereafter may be, allowed by law for said services." To ascertain those fees reference must be had to sections 2437 and 2438 of the General Statutes of 1881, 1882. In section 2437, the sheriff or his deputy serving or executing papers issued by a Trial Justice is "allowed the same fees as are allowed to constables." In section 2438, constables are allowed "for serving warrants in any crimninrl case, upon all the persons included in said warant, be sides five cents a mile for each mile necessa rily travelkd, one dollar: for conveying pri Ssoners to County Jail, five ents per mile, going and returning: Provided the Consta ble be reimbursed for necessary ferriage." I understand the inquiry to ba specially directed to cases in which the warrant is served or executed upon two or more per sens included in thu warrant. I think it is clear that a fee of one dollar only is allowed for service upon all, instead of upon each, of the persons upon whom the warrant is issued, The mileage allowed in addition is 've cents per mile for each mile necessarily t travelled, which excludes the idea of con structive mileage, (to wit, mileage from and to the Court House in the case of each per son included in the warrant.) But if the warrant is necessarily served or executed - upon each separately, then such miles are necessarily travelled. A warrant is executed when the person ar rested is taken before the Trial Justica. If the Trial Justice commits him to the County Jail, then a further charge is allowed of fe cents per mile, going and returning, for con veying prisoners to the county jail. Yours Respectfully, W. F. B. HAYNSWORTII, Attorney. A PLEA FOR FREE 0O1DIO2 SCHOOLS. Sr tx-roN, October 1887.-a!n. Enrron : October with its cooler days brings us the stimulant of faces of friends fresh from the summer's holiday, and as students return ready for work, the atmosphere is once more filled with the impulses of the new school year. The schools generally are opening for the winter, and he who has lived to see this day, has cause for rejoicing. The cloud - arising on the face of our southern sky ex pands along the horrizon, dark and porten tions. It is full of sore trial for humanity in this country, and the prophecy of the nation. Take the one fact that in this country where the people rule there are 7,000,000 who neith er read or write. The destiny of ourselves and our children is at stake. It is a pain ful spectacle to see grave and learned men standing in relation of teachers and guides formen standing in the low twilight, or floundering in the mire of social, civil, and intellectual error and never write nor do any thing for the cause of education. Teaching is the most difficult as well as - the most responsible of all the professions. Rome is dead, Greece is paralyzed, but the mental powers and moral energies of Amer ica are eternal. Emblazoned upon the magnificent scroll, eand the pages of revelaion-reth'tsa truth tha asouls -etfgls m5lonu mental minds- men are created equal. It matters not what occupation a young man intends to follow, he should strive to get at least a common school educa tion. It will make him a better farmer or mechanic. and a much better neigbhor, hus band, father, and citizen. The noblest cre ations of art fall and crumble; cities and nations and worlds gow old and pass away; the teacher's work aone endures. Mlinds grandly developed; heaits attuned to the true and beautiful and good; lives devoted to every ennobling work, spirits occupying a lofty position among the eternal tenantry of God's boundless universe, these are to be the everlasting monuments of the teacher's labors. J. D. Bu~.czwnLL. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve in the wvorld for Cuts, IBruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheumn, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all sikin Eruptions, and positiv. ly cures Piles, or no pay required- It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box IFor sale by Dinkins & Co. All arrangements had been made for the marriage of Miss Mamie Eison, -of Union, to a Mr. Pressley, of that county, antd the day arrived; but with the day and old and favored lover, Rtobert Porter, of Knoxville, Tenn., put in his appearance and carried off tthe bride. A pleasant smoke can be had by using Founs Bnos. Rlin MEAT s aAR a good Cigar for a nickle. One of the "Sisterhovel" replies as follows ta recent jeu d'es prit tha%'t was coied in the Star about men not kissing men but wo men kissing each other. Here it is: "Men scorn to kiss among themaselves, And 'tis well that they refrain; The bitter dose would ve them so, They ne'er would kiss again. As sometimes on poor woman's lips, Is applied the nauseous lotion; They have to kiss among themselves As a counteracting potion." The merit of RED MEAT ToBACco is conceded by the attempts to imitate it. But don't be deceived. Ask for the water-melon tag. A young lady, the daughter of J. 3. Shaw, of flock Hill, committed sui cide on the 15th, by taking "Rough on flats." No cause can be assigned for the act. THE SPEED OP HEATr AN~D Cer.. It has been asked which travels faster, heat or cold; and answered heat. Because any one can catch a col!. It therefore fol lows that every one should keep Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum anid Mdul lein, which will cure coughs, colds and con sumption. Willie Burke a Fixtureg IThe desirable Stallion, "Willie Burke,' having been purchased by RI. C. and J. 21. Richardson, will continue to stand at Pano l a until the first of December 1877, and after th:t time, will be found at Fulton, in fine fix for the spring season. For particulars >apply to either party. Terms, cash in ad L. Epstin, UNDER COLUMB. A IOTEL DLOCK, is the cheapest and best place to buy your Cjlot~i .gg Hats & Gents FURNISHING GOODS. Nov. 2 cm. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF CLA:lmNDON, ot f Cbmmfon Pihc-'s. S. I. Cole, Plaintiff. against William S. Briggs and Moses Levi, Defendants. Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale TTNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A U judgment order to me directed in the above stated case, by Judge J. B. Kershaw, dated May 17th, 1887, I will sell in front of Clarendon Court House at ianning. within lcgal hours, on Monday the 7th day of November next, to the highest bidder for cash, the folowing prop:rty to wit; Those two pieces, p:cel, or tracts of land lying. being and situatesi in the county of Clarendon, and Stat - af-:i:id, the first of said tract containing one hu::lred and seventy eight (17S; a bo;nded and butting as follows to wit: north by lands of A. S, Briggs, and east by lands of E. P. Briggs, south by lands of Mary C. Briggs, and west by lands of R. R. Briggs. The second of said tract: containing one hundred and twenty (120) acres and bound ed as tollows; north by lands of Kate D. Briggs, (now lands of E. P. Briggs, H. S. Briggsand M. I. Lriggs) east by lands of M. Levi, and H. C. King, south by lands of Mrs. H. C. Briggs, and westby lands of Kate D. iBriggs and Mary C. Briggs. Purchaser to pay for papers. II, H. LESESNE, Sheriff Clarendon County. Oct 5th 1887. State of South^Carolina, COUNTY OF CIARENDON. COURT OF COMMON r LEAS. Aaron Weinberg, Plaintiff. Against Mary Ann Felder, Pinckney Felder, Isaac Felder, Eugene Lemon, and Pat Henry Felder (the last named infant under twenty-one years of age.) Defendants. U NDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN OR der to me directed in the above stated ease, by Judgel. D. Witherspoon, dated February 19th, 1887, I will sell in front of Clarendon Court House, at Manning, with in legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 7th day of November next, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: All that parcel of land situate in the county and State aforesi4,- -th ii6 Ssie of Santee river, containing forty (40) acres, bounded north by la)nds of Mingo Felder; south by lands of JTames J. Frierson; east by lands of Aaron Johnson; and west by other lands of Daniel Felder, (now de. eased) which are now occupied by his son Pinckney Fclder, Purchaser fo pay for papers II. H. LESESNE, Sheriff' Charendon County. October 12, 1887. Slate of South Carolina, COUNTY OF CLARENDON, COURT OF COM!MON PLEAs. Aaron Weinberg, assignee, of Joseph S. Cantey, Plaintiff, against James H. Edge. and C. S. Land, Defendants. JCpoMF.NT. U NDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN OR der to me directed in the al.ove stated case by Judge I. D. Witherspoon, dated Febrnary 18th. 1887, I will sell in front of Clarendon Court House at Manning, within legal hours, on Monday, November 7th, 1887, to the highest biddar for cash, the fol lowing described property, to wit; All that tract or plantation of land, lying, being, and situate in Clarendon county, in the State aforesaid, containing nine hun red (900) acres, more or less, and bounded as follows, to wit: On the north by hands of Dr. A. J. White; on the east by lands of C. S. Land and others; on the south by Santee Swamp; and on the west by lands belonging to the estate of Mrs, Mary E. Cantey, de. eeased, Purchaser to pay for leapers. II, H. LESESNE, Sheriff Ciarendon County, October 12, 1887. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF CLARENDON. IN TUE COURlT OF cOMMON PLEAS. Aaron Weinberg, .Plaintiff, against James IH, Edge and C. S. Land, Deferndants. JUDGMENT. STNDER AND) BY VIRTUE OF AN 0OR der to me directed in the above stated :ase by Judge L D. Witherspoon, dated February 18th, 1887, I will sell in front of Clarendon Court House, at Manning, within legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 7th day >f November 1887, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit : All that tract of land situate, lying, a a being in the county of Ciarendon, in the said State, containing umne hundred (90') acres. more or less, and boun ded as follows, to wit: On the north by lands of D. A. J. White; on the east by lands of Maj. C. S. Land; on the south by Santee River Swamp; and on the west by lands lately belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary E. Cantey. Purchaser to pay for papers. H. H. LESESNE, Sheriff Clarendon County. October 12 1887. UIPORTANT NOTICE TO Stock Raisers. ---- 0 The Celebrated Thoroughbred Racer, Willie "Burke," one of the most desirable Stallions, will stand at Panola, from first of September to first of November, 1887. For particulars apply to J. M. Richardson. It osts no more to raise blooded stock, than scrub. Notice! All persons having eams against the estate of Giney Nelson, dee- ased, will lres ent same July attested, and those owing said estate will make payment to MOSES LEVI, Administrator. October 12, 18S7. $250 IN CASH. 3 Worcester's and 3 Webster's Dictionaries. worth $89, and 4 Dic: tionary Holders, worth $15.00, given as PRIZES for best essays answering the ques tion "Why should I use a Dictionary Hold er?" For full particulars, send to La Verne W. No) es, 99 & 111 W. Monroe St.. Chicago, the maker of Dictionary ilolders. Or in qire at your Bookstor&. F1l;N1T RE! FURNITURE MIAMMOThI Est al ikhment eand Works. 359--361-363 EING STREET, rPPE. nooR; And Oice and Ware Rooms 365 King Street, C11ARLESTON, S. C. Write for Prices. ,7r-NEW WAVERLY HOUSE, IN THE Bend of King Street. Charleston. The Waverly, having been thoroughly renovated the past summer and newly fur nished throughout, makes its accomnoda ti on sun urpassed. Incanlescent Electric Lighs and Electric Bells are used in all rooms and hallways. Rates $2.00 and $2.50. G. T. ALFORD, Proprietor. E. P ICKER & CO. The largest and finest stock of Foreign and Domestic LIQUORS in Sumter and Clarendo n County. Give us a calf. You will find our store just in front of the Town pump, Main Street, Sumter, S. C. AAXLE FRAZERGRES -BEST IN THE WOELD. Iuts wearingquauities aeunsupud cal from Aflmi ons. GrGET THE GENUIN~E. FOR SALE BY DEALrE GENEBALLY. R. W. BRADHAM, Blatks~niti and Whee1wright. SUMTER, S. C. Promipt attentien to Horse-Shoeing and all kinds of Wood and Iron Work. Agent for Smith & Sons, Cotton Gins, manufactur ed at Birmingham, Ala.- 8-31-im. fir-We Order Direct from the Factory.tm Hein8 & Son, F U R N ITURE BEDDING WARE-ROOMS ESTABLISHED 1854. (Geese Feathers a Sp~ecialty. Head-quarters for Mattresses. No. 377 KING STREET, (Two Doors Below Calhoun.) Charle.4ton, S. C. ~MACHiNERY FOR SALE! Ta The People of Clarendon: I am the Agent for the Cel ebrated. REVOLVING HEAD PR A TT GIN Encgines, Boilers Cotton Presses, Corn Mills, Pulleys, Shafting, etc. Eg All this machinery is direct from the factory and will be sold, at the Factory Prices. It will be to the adv'antage of purchasers to call on me before buying. W, SCOTT HARVIN, MANNING, S. C. Feb. 16, 1887. JOHN S. WILSON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, wrann-ing, s. C. SEEDS. SEEDS. 2 In Stock in Their Season, and for Sale by LORICK & LOWR.ANCE, c?LtJM I.A., s. C. SEED CORN. Shoe Peg, Golden Dent, White Flint, Red Cob, &c. Seed Rye, Barley. Wheat, Oats, and Clover. OncrAnn Grass, BLrx Gr.xss, Timothy, Red Top, Mixed Lawn, Lucerne, Millet. -KAFFIR CORN, GARDEN and FLOWER Seed generally. Irish and Sweet Potatoes for Seed. Be Farmers having MriIToRIors Seed to sell, please correspond with us. Lorick & Lowrance. Aug, l7. ay M. H. Nathan & Son, -DEALERS IN Carriages, Buggies, Harness, and Wagons. South-west Cor. Meeting and Wentworth Streets, CHARLESTON, - - - -- - - S. C. THE NEW SALOON ! Ice-Lemonade. Ice-Soda Water. THIS WAY, COME UP. FANCY DRINKS, AND REFRESHING DRINKS. SAMUEL J. CLARK, PROPRIETOR: Fresh and Choicest WINES, LIQUORS, BRAN DIES etc. LAGER BEER DIRECT FROM THE BREWERY. Benedictine and Medicated Nectar Whiskies, The finest grade of Whiskies on the Market, kept in stock. FORSTON ACADET FORESTON, S. C. A School for Boys and Girls, WILL OPEN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, with a full corps of teachers. Military tactics will be a feature of physical training of the boys. Girls drilled in Calisthenics. The latest text books used, and young men and ladies prepar ed to enter the junior class of any College or Seminary in the State. All of the English branches, Modern and Ancient lan guages. and Music taught. With a town of good morals, good health, and splendid rail .roactegh, and ex pre sfacilti - lretot w c;em offers superior advantages for the education of children. Tuition, from $1.00 to $3.00. Board $8.00 per month--from Monday to Fr'iday. $5.00. For Circulars aplply to W. B. BONHXAM, MISS ELLEN McCORMICK Assistant. PRIxcIPAL. LOUIS LOYNS C..HO. LHO. Returns thanks to his many friendsC.IH yt&Bo, for patronage in the past, and is happy to announce the splendidDELS l bargains that he is now pre- Wths pared to offer them. A fine line ofClcs Ladies'Jwiy DressSivrae Goodsec Casluneres, Satins, Persian Suitings, etc., AVr odWthfr$.0 marked down to the lowest possible figures. i tcASPCLT." STRIPED ''ELVETEEN, all colors for trimming. Mantet,--Smr,.0 The finest quality of Misses and La-831f. dies' Black Lisle Thread Hose, J J.ULE, LAm'AD 2ISSES CoRSETS. f4'UACRENDJBR We have in stock a choice lot of -- C. I.DDHorr.an H.A.rr. C. 'lin. Hoy ter, Br. Tryour$300 OE-te lte t chs on thevmarket. A er GodWachfo W2.50. ~I~IS and Caps. MULEWRSN o Si McaaaSo:.ES Oar tockof C~t~i . of alln actutero, andC hcare Sabley tiowreommend.C AYEWc el.b~ W-ork. may wih u our .0SOStelts aotries f riom edGnd ranit MLE inA nts 1-1o -~tag- TO QR R. LIaEsE DYAND SCapEsEsiaesfr~se O ~rAso lotE halj.ns fRaloa adote Gis Copl, ete , Cldoakprcs, ancaunts eayMon. Hilarne , ddlr, Tindwared Hard-_________________ Faded rcy and eveything youew itah the Oes ilh iea E.P C. MAYHWL& CON, (Rer f AteianWel.)Deaein all kids o ~ - Choice Drugs Cg - EMIC.B!I~sS DRUGGISTS and COUNTRY merchant, supplied with the BEST GOODS, at the Lowrst PnICnS. Dr H BAER, Wholesale Druggist; Nos. 131 & 133 Meeting street, Charleston, S. C. JkvY HOUSE J. E. JERVEY Proprietor, SUMTER, - - S. 0. Aug. 31, cm. $1 18 W eeU:. :o: The POLICE GAZETTEwill be mailed securely wrapped, to any address in the United States for three months on receipt of ONE DOLLAR. Liberal discount allowed to postmasters, agents and clubs. Sample copies mailed free. Address all orders to RICHARD K. FOX, FR.txtzr n SQUinn, N Y F. C. Stoney, Mrsn SrnrET, Over D. J. Winn's Clothing Store. Cutting and making to order. Cleaning Repairing, and Dyeing specialties. Satis faction guaranted. 8.31-cm. Wulbern & Pieper Wholesale Grocers, AND DEALERS IN Provisions, Liquors, Tobacco, Ete 679 & 16 East Ba , Charleston, S C. W. F. B. HaNswozTH, Sumter S, C. B. S. Driszis, MA.s.u, S. C HAYNSWORTH & DINKINS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, MANNING, S. C, G. ALLEN H UGGINS, JR., DEMAL SURGEo, is Office on Street South of Court House. Mch31 F. N. Wilson, INSURANCE AGEN T MANNING, S. C. C. E. STUBBS, CASH COTTON BUYER, SUMTER, S. C. Any parties having CoTTos to offer deliv. ered at depot, by telegraphing me, will re ceive my prompt attention. My trade is large in Clarendon County. Sumter prices guaranteed- 8-31-cm. George W. Steffens, '--WHOLErALE GROCER, Auction and Commission Merchant and LIQUOR DEALER. 197 & 199 East Bay, Charleston, S C 72 Agent for the Clayton & Russel Bit ers, and the celebrated road cart!!s THE Sumter Shoe Store. MESSRS. BUIMAN & BROTHER,, present their claims to the people of Claren don and requests a continuation of the pa tronage so liberally bestowed in the Past. Their Boovts and SBO.S are all warranted as fully up to the nigh standard heretofore claimed for them. Se HARWARE MECHANTS. 139 MEETflso SrazzT, Charleston, S. C. Sole Agents For STARKE'S DIXIE PLOUGHS, WAT T PLOUGHS, AVERY & SON'S PLOUGHE DOW LAW COTTON PLANTER AND GUANO DISTRIBUTORS Iron Age Harrows and Cultivators, Roman Plouah 'Stock, Washburne & Moem's 'a vanized Fence Wire, Cim pion Mowers and Keapers. WATSON'S TURPENTINE TOOLS Manufactured in Fayetteville, N. C. Every Tool absolutely warranted and if broken will be repiaced. Also Dealers In GENERAL HARDWARE, AGRICULTURAL STEB Hoop Iron, Horse and Mule Shoes, W and Tinware, Coopers tools, Miners Tools, Cutlery, Guns and Sport ing Articles. Prices made on application. Z. E, WALKER, PEALEa rs GENERAL MERCHANDISE Pure Wines and Liquors-Redmond Corn Whiskey for Medicinal1Pur poses a specialty.