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THE MANNING TIMES. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 1887 B. S. DINKINS, Editor. The C arendon Farmers in Session. iErnW LAST s. T1uDA . The meeting was called to order by the president and the minutes of the last meeting read and on motion ap proved. The chair stated that at a meeting of the executive committee at the Grange Hall a sub-committee was appointed to inquire into the oppor tunities of purchasing a piece of land and building a hall for the use of the association, and to afford the facilities of holding a county fair at some time in the future. The chairman of this committee when called upon said that nothing had been done by the com mittee but that he had cast upon the grounds of old Fellowship church as a most desirable place. Mr. Des Champs expressed himself in favor of the proposed scheme and thought the cite should be as near Manning as possible on account of its central po sition. On motion of Mr. James E. Davis the committee were instructed to continue their efforts in this direc tion. Captain Mills, before the mo tion was put, objected to the purchase of any lands and the building of a hall at this time, on account of the poverty of the farmers; and if the committee were clothed with this power, he objec ted strenuously. On it being explain ed that the committee was only one of enquiry and investigation to report to the association for its confirmation or veto, -he withdrew his objection, and the motion was carried, This ended, the chairman arose and stated the pri mary business to be to elect delegates to the farmers convention to meet in Columbia. He dwelt at some length ipon the advantage to the farmers of the State meeting together to learn from each other; and summarized the work accomplished by the last State convention. Ten delegates were to be elected-5 regular and 5 alternates, and he hoped they would every one attend. In his speech, Mr. Tindal de scribed all the industries of the State as never before in a better condition, while the farmers generally were poor ernow Phan ten years ago. Organiz ation he earnestly urged as the only means of placing the farmers on a footing with these classes. If, he said, - could arouse the farmers to realize the importance of organization and get them to orranize themselves, I would feel that I had ecomplished a great deal and besatisned. The tariff asreferred to as one of the many grievances sufferred by the farmers and the remedy declared to be in or anization. At.the conclusion of Mr. Tindal's speech the election of delegates was entered into. Upon motion the nom nations were made from the floor and the delegates elected viva voce. The .folowing were elected: T. T. L Da -*is, L. H. DesChamps, R. R Plowden~, Tr., James R. Davis, F. P. Cooper, del egates; J D. Childers, 3. B. Andrews, . .Chandler, A. L. Lesesne, and W. M. Plowden, alternates. The presid est was hominated but his name was withdrawn at his request based onthe statement that the Legislature would be in session when the conven tion met, and his duties might con fict. Captain-J. Anderson'MIills was also nominated. He -caused a riple of - exbitemeni by aking to be excused on the ground that he was not in full sympathy with the objects of the pro posed convention. Although, he said, I warmly endorse anything that will benefit the farmers, one of which I am, -and the farmers' movement proper, I iieartily favor that too. ButlIdo not believe in any body of unsworn men, -such as the farmers' convenition will be, *dictating to the sworn meinabers of the *Legislature, and furthermore, do not think it advisable to tax the State in its present poverty with the expgse - of an agricultural college, nor am) sanguine that this college will come *up tothe expectations of many .per soms. Continutng, Mr. Mill said, "I do not believe that the farmers of this country are 'hewers of wood and drawers of water' as isso often repeat ed. I am a farmer myself, and a free man. The merchant is a necessity. It - is the farmers' own fault if he ground himself down with an agricultural lien. Do Levi, Loynms, and Rigby grind down the farmer? No, they are a help to him. When the poor man is with out the means to make his crop these~ men advance to him, and they are le gally as well as honorably bound to pay him. The farmers, if they expect to do anything, must rise at home. *If they are not men enough todo this, let them be advised by their wives, .these, I am sure will-ind a way out of the dilemma." On motion of Mr. A. L Lesesne, Mr. Mimls name was with drawn. Although it was very clear that Mr. Mill' remarks were not pop ular, yet, we believe, he was credited with candor and boldness. The meet ing was short, business-like, and adjourned to meet on the - day of January next. There were about 20 or 25 farmers present. A biala.Day in Char-leston. It was not until Fniday about noon that we found ourself entering the city of Charleston by way of the North eastern Railroad. A little girl in the doorway of one of the numerous brick houses on the bluff of the Cooper Ri ver, first reminded us of the great ca. nival then in progress, by greeting the ingoing train, waving a little red and white flag upon which was printed in bold letters the word "Welcome." There was nothing unusual to be seen at this depot and we entered a Bay - street car 'quite crestfallen. This feel ing h'owever, was soon dissipated as we left the car and in afew minutes entered Meeting street. The scene here presented to the eye of the coun giants was indescribably beautiful. Banners, flags, variegated lantens, f.:stoons, in profu i n decorated evei y building and frequently extended from street to street. At this point we ; entered the Pavilion Hotel presided over by its hospitable and accom modating proprietor, Mr. Gail liard. A rereshing bath and King Street was our next rendezvous. As grand as Meeting Street, first appear ed it paled before the magnificent spectacle presented by this minature Broadway. We were charmed and delighted and after several hours found ourself aimlessly wandering about gazing at the many attractions to be seen. There was plenty of company with us; the street was fill ed with a moving mass seemingly in tent on the same purpose. The sight was well worth a journey to see a thing of beauty long worth remem bering. We were too late in reaching the City to witness the numerous parades and exhibitions. The brilliant pyro techn' ' v, the mammoth ;trade dis otesque fantastic par ade ver. We were in time howeve witness a game of ball betweft t\je St. Louis and Chicago clubs and the Venetian display on the harbor Friday night.' Speaking of the latter the Charleston Dispatch says: "The very sea seemed to be breathing fire as it rose and fell. It lasted several hours and was a splen did pyrotechnic exhibition. The crowd which witnessed it will surely never forget it." The attendance at the opera Friday night wound up our amusement for the night and earls Saturday morning we were en route for Manning, carrying with us the most pleasant recollections of an eventful day spent in the City by the sea. Saved from Sabbath Breaking. The announcement in the Sunday papers, that is, the News and Courier, The Sun, and the Charleston Dispatch that a professional game of ball would be played in Charleston on Sunday was read with astonishment and even amazement by a majority of the whole State. We confess that we were great ly surprised and turned eagerly to the editorial columns of the papers but not a word was said in any of them either aproving or condemning the propos ed violation of the Sabbath. It was gratifying to learn Monday that the game was not played on account of the wholesale indignation of the citi zens of Charleston expressed through their ministers of the Gospel. Now, both the News and Courier, and the Sun are loud in their apologies for not disapproving editorially this in tended desecration of God's Day. The News and Courier excuses itself on the ground that Captain Dawson did not know anything of the matter, and the Sun prays forgiveness because its editorial page had already been made up for the press. Both weighty ex cuses in the eyes of their respective readers! The good people of Charleston have saved that city from a disgrace that the rest of the State would not have soon forgotton. South Carolin lns have not been taught to receive with favor any open violation of God's appointed day of rest. Happily for >ur State thus far, base ball playing fr any other public amusement on Sunday isnot received with favor. Our people are taught to respect the Sab bath day and it will be a sad day for South Carolinr if the cosmopolitan emmigration to our country eradicates this respect of holy things. Slate of South Carolina, COUNTY OF CLA.REbiDON, Court of Common Pleas Moses Levi, Plaintiff, ,against Anna L. Blackwell, Defendant. JUJDGMENiT. TNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN OR I der to me directed in above stated case by Judge I. D. Witherspoon, bearing date February 18th 1887, I will sell in front of Clarendon Court House, at Mannimg, with in legal hours, on Monday. the 5th dag~ of December next to the highest bidder for cash, the following property to wit: All that piece parcel or tract of land, lying being, and sit uate in Clarendon County, in the State of South Carolina, containing' -hundred and ninety-six acres more or lea ~ ' --nded as follows to wit: North by Black River swamp and lands belonging to person or persons unknown, South by lands of Mrs. i. A. Blackwell and Mrs. M. A. McElveen, East by lands o; Win. R. Carpenter Sr., and West by lands now owned by s5aid Moses Le i and Bl. A. Walker. Purchaser to pay for papers. H. H. LESESNE, Sheriff Clarenidon County. Nov. 9, 1887, State of South Carolina. COUJNTY OF CLARENDON, IN 7IIE PROBATE COUR T. B Loci APrnr, EsQ., Probate Judge W HREAS, MART SPR OTT HAS made Msuit to me, to gran~t her letters sof ad ministration of the Estate and effects of Jan ary Sprott, deceased; These are therefore, to cite and admnon ish, all and singular, the kindred and cred itors of. the said January Sprott, decased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Manning, S. C. on the 24th day of November, now after publication herof, at 11 o' clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be ra'ntd. Given under my hand and seal this eighth day of November. Anno 1)oniini 1887. [.. s.] LOUIS APPElLT, Judge of Probate. Brick Machine and Brick for Sale. I have for salo one Steam Brick Press in good condition, which will be sold very low. Also, 500.000 brick of good quality. Tems cash. W. SCOTT HARVIN. Manning, S.(. REATI ENUINE RAND IGANTIC1 If there ever was a time when i, RYTTENBER& SONS Could Justly Be Proud and Gratified at the Result of Their Business Career iii Sumter, That Time Is Now, This season surely will prove the season of all seasons that will make ;verybody realize more than ever that ur store, with its vast and marvelous wealth of merchandise, is just as im >ortant and necessary to the people of Sumter and vicinity as ever a store .ould be. We know that people have eyes to see and brains and common ense enough to form their opinions, o we conclude: TS A MIGHTY RIDICULOUS THING, INDEED, o try to convince intelligent people that "Black is White," yet in sub stance that's just what the proprietors of some stores around own is trying are do when they plurge and splutter about their im aginary BIG STOCKS AND LOW PRICES. We offer 00O dozen Linen Towells- at 7c, 11c 13c, 17c, and 24c, good value at 12 1-2c, 15c, 30e, 25c, and 37 1-2c. ~CcrooNc DIST~nAcE IN THE C OHN DEPARTMENT )riving and Pushing iTrade. Cutting For. Eer Prices Right and Left. Nothing Like it Ever Seen Here Before Oceans of Bargains. Prices lust Tell and People Tell Them. Business We Mean and Business We'll Have. No Garment Held Back for Profit. Space prevents us from naming all our 1eial Reductions, but we propose to si 1. 1 goods at very lowv prices. So give us a al and be convinced af same. . Ryttenberg & Sons, A BIG BOOM ! IN SUMTER !! Caused By SCHWARTZ BROS, W are selling Dry Goods at such remarkably low PRICES that it places their whole community in a most prosperous ,condition. WE .ADVISE All the people of Clarendon County to call on Sc]xw ar'tz 3r1 '6 when in Sumter. They have the most complete and attractive line of Dress Goods and Trimmings Ever shown in Sumter; also Dry Goods of all kinds generally found in any first-.eass Dry and Fancy Goods Store. Full line in all the latest styles in Coaks and Jerseys, Such as Walking Jackets, Wraps, Newmarkets, Dolmans, etc., etc. And at such low prices that will almost take your breath away to hear them. o-0-o . NOTE THIS : Every one Luving a dollars' worth from them receives a Ticket which means a c'nance of winning a Handsome Black Silk Suit trimmeed elaborately in beading and jet orna ments, made to order to fit the winner, valued at $75. To be given away January 1st. We say again, don't miss calling on them if you want Dry Goods of any description; they will save you money. Dress making and Ladies Underwear a specialty. Samples cheerfally furnished by mail. SCHWARTZ BROS., PALACE DRY Goons Erponnm. -- - -- FALL ANNOUMCEMENT OF S. A. Rigby, Having purchased one of the finest and most complete assortments of General Merchan dise which has ever been brought to this market, and being determined to sell at rock bottom prices. I defy competition. Tan .ieg, just step in my store and my accomplished clerks will show youla beautiful asortient of short and long Cloaks. Dress Goods In Almost Endless Variety. .ways S - UQ S10E aS ecialty. No store in Manning dares compete with my unrivaled stock. HATS AND CAP at any rice you may desire from Clothing for Men ad Boys of the finest fabric and best workmanship-can suit the dude or the plain farmer. r O erie, of every kind and quality at the lowest priees. Another specialty-HAMS-never sell an inferior one. It is entirely useless to attempt on enumeration of my stock. Examine it and you will be convinced of the fact that I can and will do all I promise. M- Highest prices paid for cotton or other produce. Respectfully, Oct, 12, '87- S. A. Rigby. The Manning Academy. A GRADED SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. EIGHITEENTH SESSION BE(GINS, MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1887. S. A. NETTLES, A. B., PRINCIPAL. Mrss JOSTE II. MCLEAN, MRs. S. A. NETTES, Assistants. :0: The course of instruction embracing ten years, is designed to furnish a lib eral education suited to the ordinary vocations of life, or to fit students for the Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior class of colleges. PLAN OF-INSTRUCTION. The most approved text books are used. The blackboard is deemed an essential in the class room. The meaning of an author is invariably required of each pupil. In all work done, in whatever department, and whatever the extent of ground covered, our motto shall always be Thoroughness, To this end, we shall require that every lesson be learned, -if not in time for the class recitation, then elsewhere. No real progress can be made so long as the pupil is allowed to go on from day to day reciting only half-perfect lessons TERMS PER MONTH OF FOUR WEEKS ; Primary Department (3 years course),......... ............ $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00 Intermediate Department (2 years- course),................ ....... ......... 2.50 Higher Department (2 years' course),......... ................ $3.00 and 3.50 Collegiate Department(3 years' course),......................... $4.00 and 4.50 Music, including use of instrument,....................................300 Contingent Fee, per session of 5 months, in advance,....................... .25 Board per month,................................................., 8.00 Board from Monday to Friday (per month).............................. 5.00 TO) P.ATRO.N1~S I W E DESIRE4 ESPECIALLY TO URGE UPON PARENTS AND Guardians the great importance of having their children at school promptly the first day. The student who enters late labors under serious disadvantages, and seldom takes that stand in his class that otherwise he would have taken. The Principal feels much encouraged at the hearty support given the school heretofore, and promises renewed efforts to make the school what it should be-FIRST CLASS in every respect. For further particulars, send for catalogue. Address, .S. A. NETTLES, Manning, S. C. GROVE SCHOOL. MANNING, S. 0., AUGUST 1.5, 1887. A Graded School for Boys and Girls. PRINCIPALS: MIs \iRGINIA INGRAM, - - - I. I. BAGNA L. The Fourth year of the Manning Grove School will begin Sep~ember 5th, 1887 It is the purpose of the Principals to give thorouugh instruction in the elementary branches, and then advance the pupils as rapidiy as sound judgment will admit of. DBoard and lodging can be had upon very reasonable terms, and in good families. Ihys and young men desiring to preparc for college, will find the course of instruction adirably adapted to that purpose, and special attention will be paid to that class of stu denms when desired. Special attention given to Calisthenics. The school building is in coniplete order for comfort and convenience, being well ven tilated and amply heated in winter. - penses Per 1i~n-1h.. First grade...------------------..001 Fifth grade.....................$3,00 Second g:-ade... ... ...... --......1.50 1 Sixthi grade.. ...... .............3.50 Third grade. . . ..-..--...--. --......2.00 [ Seventh and Eighth grades.....4.00 Fourthgrade.----. ...---.-........2.50 iDrawingand Painting...... .......2.50 For further particulars apply to either Principal. J. L. David & Bro., Men, Boys' and Ohildrens' OUTFITTERS, 2709 281 Tw S'lElr, - - - - C'n~ uumos, S. 0. 1887. 1SS7. MANNING EMPORIUM, M. LEVI keeps a larger stock of General Merchandise than any other retail store in the State, outside the city of Charleston. His stock at present is lar ger than that of all the other stores in Manning. He buys very large ly, often by the cargo, and thus always obtains the Lowzst Fie UBs. The natural conclusion from this, is that he sells c" EI . . His store is already full, below and above, and yet new goods are daily arriv ing. His courteous and gentlemanly clerks make it a pleasure to trade at his store. If after trying around everywhere else you cannot find what you want, just step to LEVI'S and you will find it there; or if you are in a hurry go there at first. His stock is the most varied and best selected of any merchant in the State. MILLINERY: I desire especially to call attention to this department. I have in stock the largest an& best selected assortment of Ladies' and Children's Hats and BonnfetS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, TRnIMINGS of all binds, etc,, that has ever been kept in this place. The Ladies are invited to call and examine C .ooTE-IrG ly stock it this department is large, varied, and assorted for all ages and sizes, and at prices to suit the times. Hats and Caps, for Men, Boys, and children. Latest styles. Low prices. This department is very coa plcte. Boots and Shoes. No better testimonials could be given that the public are satisfied with my Shoes, than my constantly increasing sales in this line. I keep tho best line of shoes ever kept in Manning, as my customers will testify. My stock embraces all styles, prices, and sizes. I nake a specialty of Ladies' and Gent's I-Iancd. Sewec1 Shaoes - nd guaaante e satisfaction. Exzamine my stock before buying elsewhere. IDry Goods ! Dry Goods ! Silks, satins, Cashmeres, Rlepellents, Alpacas, Delaines, Poplins, a variety of styles- ef Jersey Jackets, Zephyr Shawls and Coats, Waists, Hoods, scarfs, seersuckern Cheviots, Ginghams, a full line of white Goods, fine selection of Ladies' Flannels, Corsets all sizes and prices, a large and well selected stock of Hoseiry, a full line of Notions, Silk Handker-. chiefs, etc. Also, on hand a full assortment of piece GIoods, consisting of Broadcloths, Doe Skins, Cassimeres, Jeans, etc. It is impossible to give in this limited space, even an idea of what might be found in this department. Whatever you want is here. &'Groceries! Groceries! I have a complete stock of ohoice family groceries, and my customers may depend on the quality of thle goods. Giltedge Butter, and the Best Cream Cheese, always on hand. Choice Hams and other meats, Crackers of all kinds, Macaroni Cheese. Best Coffees and Teas, Canned Goods, etc. Try a barrel of MYi BEST F'LOUJR. It will be my object always to' give satistacenon in this line. Glassware, Hardware, Tinware, Potware, Woodware,La Lanterns, Crockery, etc., etc. Harness and Saddles. Tobacco and Cigars. Just whatever you want go to LEVI'S and ask for it .Atten tive and poilte clerks are always ready to wait on you. For the Cash we will sell so low that customers will be com plled to buy. Remember that you cau find anything here you wish. M. LEVIL M~anmng, S. C.