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THE MANNING TIMES, ManiX2 g, S. C. S. A. NETTLES, Editor. WEDNESDAY, October 24,1888, Democratic Executive Committee. The Democratic Executive Cornmittee met last Friday. and recommended the names of persons to be appointed niatiuger and supervisers of elections. They alst decided to issue an address to the Demo. crata of the county. The following is the address: TO THE DEMOCRACY OF CLARENDON. Moow Democrat! The County Executive Committee deem it proper, on the eve of another important political crisis, to remind you: That the ensuing general electiot is one of great importance, and upon its results depend, in a great measure. the continuance of the present peaceful and orderly condi tion of the country, and the maintenance of the State in the high and honorable posi tion won for her by the Democrats. That aside from the preservation of our State government in its present pu rity, the importance of this election is vast ly augmented by the fact that Presidential Electors are to be chosen at such election; the Democrats, by super-human efforts, in 1884, having elected as President, a Demo crat, and the entire country, during his ad ministration, having enjoyed an era of peace and prosperity unparalleled under Republican rule, it would be worse than madness to allow, through political indiffer ence, the office of Chief Magistrate of this nation to be relegated to the party. which. time and again, has trampled under foot our rights and liberties, and from which we have nothing to hope for in the future. Therefore, this Committee earnestly ap peals to you, and each of you, the Demo eratie voters of the county, to be at your re spective voting places on Tuesday the sixth day of November next, for the purpose of casting your votes, and for the further pur pose of using your influence upon others to do likewise, as well as to insure, by your presence and the interest manifested by you in the election, a peaceful and fair ex pression of the will of every voter. who may desire to vote for Cleveland and the faithful administration of the laws of the land, and the perpetuation therein of petce and prosperity. Remember that: "Eternal vigilance is the price of safety." By order of~ Executive Committee of Clarendon County. JAMES E. DAVIS, F. P. COOPER, Ch'n. See't. COURT. Court convened Monday morning, at 10 o'clock, Judge B. C. Pressley, presiding. Solicitor Gilland and stenographer Parrott at their places. The following cases have been disposed of: Benj. Sports, assault and battery with in tent tokill-Nol. pros. Joe Harringtor, larceny-Returned to trial justice for jurisdiction. Francis Goodman and Sarah McElveen, house-breaking and larceny-Guilty and recommended to mercy. Each, one week in jaiL - Jesse Walker, biganmy-Nol. pros. Sam Strother, assalt and buttery and robbery-NoL pros. June Stakes, obstructing highway-Not guilty. July Galluehat, violating contract-Nol. pros. Fanny Benbow, violation of contract Returned to trial justice for information. Richard Gibson. violating contract-Re turned to trial justice for information. Benj. J. Cooper, petit larceny-Returned to trii justice. E. G. DeBase and Butler DuBose, mali eious trespas-Nol. pros. Primas McGill, burglary and larceny Coctinued. Siah Brunson, assault and battery with intent to kill-Not guilty. Louisa Dickson, bigamy-Guilty. One 7ear in the penitentiary. The Court of Sessions then adjourned. The Court of Common Pleas will convene this morning at 10 o'clock. Several im staut cases are on the docket, among whieha is the Bragdon-Hudgins suit for PRESTMENT' OF GRAND JURY. The Grand Jury have examined the books and accounts of the officesof Clerk of Court. Shernff,-Judge of Probate. Auditor, School 'Cominioneer, and County Commnissioners, ad they Sad that the books of these offices are neatly and properly kept, according to law. Haviag by iastructions of the Court at the Feibnmuy term employed an expert to further iuvestgate the charges preferred by the Grand Jury et last year, it left them 'witboat srexpert to examine the condition of thina te present y ear; and after consul tion, with de Comptroller General of the State ad with the committee appointed to investigate the iincncial condition of. this county,.it was agedthat the examining of the oc~ees of *reaurer, Auditor, SchoolI *Commissioner, and County Commissioners should be left for the Finance Committee to do. The Grand Jury are fully convinced that from the work done by the School Coemmininer, and the nature of that work, that hisaulary is too great, ;nul they request the members of the Legislature from this - ounty to introduce a bill at the next mneet - of the Legislature, reducing the salary of the Seuoo Onaissioner of Clarendon ?ounty toaenamissionl of five per cent. of all school moy collected during the year, had to reduce the amount allo)wed by law for traveling expenses from one hundred dollars to fifty dollars, this law to take effect *crm the passage of the act. If such a law is-made, it will reduce the School Commis sioner's pay about one half. Even then for the work usually done in this office he would receive very high compensation,. the duties of the office being chiefly those o5 a disbursing officer. The-Grand Jurs are pleased to learn from the county board ot education that. it is the inter.tion of that board very shortly to re district the county making the school d-is trictasallrr. The Grand Jory recomn mend that each- township shall constitute Aeemmittee of the Gad Jnry visited th-jail, and find it insecure. They re commend that the County Commissioners have at least two iron cells placed in the jail..and that an additional tax sufficient to pay' for the- same and for-other neoessary expess be collected the coming year. Thke sanitary condition of the jail is very had. Litse atttention,. it appears, is given to this institutionl until a few days bezore each. term of court. We recommend that the Heakth Offcer ofithe town of MIanning. or the County Physician. visit the jail as oftenas may seem necessary, and report the cendition of the same once a month to the County Commissioners. The Grand Jury recommend thait the jurisdiction of Trial Justices be so enlarg ed as to reh:eve the Court of Sessions of mauch of the business brought before it. 'They further recommend that..for all such offenees as petit larceny, wife beating, adult ery, and similar misdemeanors, the whip ping posi and chain gang be established. The Grand Jury recommend that the Clerk of Court and Register of Miesne Con veyance receive an annual salary of one thousand dollars and five per eent. of- all money paid for work done in that office; and that all :nonoys collected by him for such work be paid over to the County Treasurer : be expended as ordinary county farnds. They request the mnembers of the'Legislature from this county to in troduce a bill embracing this recommenda tion, at the next session of the Legislature. be introduced in the next Legislature, giv ing the County Commissioners of Clarendon ('unty the power to issue bends to the amount of seven thousand dollars. bearin~g interest at a rate not exceeding eight per cent. per annum. for the purpose of placing the finances of the county on a cash basis. And that for the purpose of paying princi pal and interest on these bonds, an annual evv of one wdll on all taxable property of the county be made until said principal and interest is paid. lv this means, in about live years 'ite, our couity would be placel on a cash basis. The Grand Jury urge upon the members of the Legislature to use their bast efforts to get this law passed at the next session of the Legislature. The va'ne of county paper varies from fifty to ninety per cent., and such a law would easi ly place our finances on a cash and business like basis. A committee of the Grand Jury visited the county Poor Farm, that mansion of dis grace to our civilization, and yet the resi dence of those who by the bands of an all-wise providence have been reduced through old age, disease, or other causes to poverty and want. We recommend that the poor farm be sold, and that it never again be re-estab lished in this county. We further recom mend that its inmates be then boarded out among their friends, as we are satisfied that several hundred dollars would thus annn ally be saved the county, and that the in mates would be better cared for, and better satisfied to receive from two to five dollars a month per capita, than as they are now treated. SThe Grand Jury have received numerous complaints that the roads are in a bad con dition. After carefully examining the records in the offices of the Auditor and of the Clerk of Court, we find that while the nominal value of taxable property returned by the bondsmen of Caunty Treasurer H. H. Huggins is $22.836, yet the homestead ex emption and other encumberances on the property of these bondsmen, amounting to $12,996.'8, will reduce its value to $9,839.1', or less than half the amount required by law. We, therefore, recommend an imme diate suspension of the collection of taxes by Treasurer Huggins until his bond is made ifficient. All of which is respectfully submitted. H. C. CAP~RIGAN, Foreman. Th' Grand Jury made their presentment yesterday afternoon about four o'clock. We wish to have something to say about it, or part:: of it, next week. The following is the presentment: After the above was read the Judge said that there was nothing in the conduct of either Treasurer H. H. Huggins or of Aud itor J. E. Scott, as reported by the May pre sentment of the Grand Jury, to which any criminal action or intent could be attach ed. With reference to the charges against the Treasurer, the Grand Jury were in er ror; and with reference to the Auditor, the law did not attach criminal action to care less handling of books. The rules agains both officers were consequently dismissed. The Judge stated that proper attention would be paid to the recommendations of the Grand Jnry. Bondsmen of Treasurer H. H. Huggins. Evrron Trtes:--Please let the readers of the Timrzs have, in connection with the Pre sentment of the Grand Jury, a list of the sureties on the bond of County Treasurer H. H. Huggins, viz: W. D. Gamble, John W. Wells, W. Scott Harvin, John O. Brock, Jno. J. McFaddin, W. D. McFaddin. In character and property qualitications this array of names is sufficient not only to satisfy those who pay the heaviest taxes, but to enable all fair minded citizens to place a right estimate on the value of the Grand Jury's presentment in this matter. Respectfully, B. PRESSLEY BARRON, Att'y of H. H. Huggins. Ladies' colored Hose, 5 cents up, at F. Levi's, sumter, 8. C. All Wool Heavy Jeans, 35 cents, at F. Le vi's, sumter, S. C.. Dress Ginghams, 8 and 10 cents, at F. Levi's, Sumter. Two Farmers' alliances were organized in Willamnsburg, near Greeleyville, last week. The C/lurleston World says: The state ment that when the editor of that paper [the Xeies wel Courkr] "takes snuff'the pub lshers of the weekly newspapers of South Carolina sneeze," is an insult to the intelli rnence and self-respect of the editors of the State. The Novemiber number of Belford'st Xfagzine will contain a complete new novel by Edgar Fawcett, entitled "Miriam Balestier." The story is said to be extremely powerful, pa thetic, and of enthralling interest, and alto gether the finest work that has yet proceeded from the pen of its prolinec author. In giving testimony before the Court this week Col. W. D. Scarborough said a very large per cent- of men would lie when they were interested. 'This is rather hard on the human race but most people will think Col. Scarborough is about right. A disregard for truth and right is certainly very prevalent in this, our day.-Sumter Adcaee. In Sumter last week, John R. Keels was tried for carrying concealed weapons and for assault and battery with intent to kill. He was found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and iined $200, which fine was promptly paid by his friends. A sealed sentence was given for P. G. Bowman, who was found guilty of aggravated assault and battery with intent to kill, and carrying concealed weapons. Cooking Stoves for sale at M. Levi's. Pie Peaches, in gallon cans, att M. Le vi's, for ->0 cents a can. [Charleston Budget.] Francis Marion's G'rave. Some weeks ago the Manning Tmas pub lished a paragraph, the spirit -of which is certainly commendable, and w-orth~y of em uldation, but which contains a serious error which should not be allowed to go uncor rected. The error to be noted is the statement that Marion's grave is in Georgtowni coun t, whereas, aus a matter of inet, his ashes li- at Belle Isle phuntation, St. Stephen's Parish, Berkeley. How the writer of the above could have been led into this error is inexplicable. One of the early issues of the Budyet in 1887 contained some very interesting and; valuable information concerning the condi tion of General Marion's grave wvhich at this time will bear republication. The facts are that about three years ago during a storm a massive sugar-berry tree was blown across the grave of th Swamp Fox, and that of Mrs. Marion which ad Ijoins his, and the stone slab over the Gen Ieral's grave was coampletely shattered. There was considerable interest expre.ssedl at the tium-. and a country paper, possibly with more j'ttriotism than iniluence and dollars, prop'osed to raise a fund with which to replace the slab and put thie graves~ 'in good condition. A few dollars wvere sent in, but ~interest languished, and nothing. more has ever been dlone toward the consum mation of this most lbmdab~le object. It is further stated that the anegroes, the only present occupants of Bell-: Isle planta~ tion, havo cut up the sugar-berry tree for fewood, and have carried away fragmaent.s of the shattered slab which are now dolog~ service as oven boacs in numerous negro Ihovels aroun~d the country~side. Unless something is done to reclaim the graves of the faous old Revolutionary he ro and his wife from the decay and ruin in jto wvhich they are rapidly falling, it will not be long before they will be in the same William Moultrie, who died in 1805 full of years and honor:, and wa buried at "Wind cc. plautation in St. Jutnes. Goos" Creek. No tomb was placed over his grave, and his family and admirers c ntinued putting it off year after year until in 1852, when a number of ge'ntlemen visited the old bury ing ground to locate the grave for the pur pose of erecting a shaft over it, to their mortitication, and the mortification of all perso:xs who v:lue, the niemniory of the old heroes of '74;. it we-; iimossille to identify it among the m;.:y brish-.grown mounds in the decaved enelosure. In speaking of Marion's grave, it might be of int. rest to uanv to know that. in Rocky Bluff swamp, in Sumter county, there is a low island--now altogether inac cessible, unless a person is willing to gain it on foot, cutting his way through the dense canebrakes which surround it, with an axe-upon which can still be seen the ruins of one of Marion's old rendezvous. The spot where the shanties for the protec tion of the soldiers were erected is marked by the remains of mud chimneys, and the old forge where the horses were shod is al most intact. The old-fashioned anvil was in its place until a few years ago when a country blacksmith penetrated the swamp, and brought it away, and it is now doing good servce in these piping times of peace, as it did under the hammer of some stal wart old soldier-smith a hundred years ago, when every ring of the horseshoe caused the rude patriots to start for fear it would guide the enemy to their hiding place. 10) dozen all wool Cashmere Gloves, 15c., 20c.. 25c., and up, at F. Levi's, Sumter. Always on hand, a complete line of Gent's, Ladies', and Misses' Shoes, at F. Levi's, Sumter, S. C. He Killed His Brol her. GREFNwooP, S. C., Oct. 20.-On Friday about 6 o'clock, P M.. McCreery Glymph shot and kIll-e. John Giymph, his br( ther, at Mac's residence., near Hodges Depot. John had been boarding with Mac, who accused him of being too intimate with his wife, in consequence of which trouble has been ex peeted between the brothers for some time. Yesterday morning they both went to Hodge, where Mac told John not to return to his house again, and that he (Mac) would send his clothing and other effects to him. But John did not heed Lis brother's warn ing. About G o'clock yesterday afternoon, while Mac was standing in front of his door, he saw John approaching with a pis toi in his hand. Mac. anticipating trouble, went into the house and got his shotgun. John followed him into the house, still flourishing his pistol, whereupon MIac shot him in the bead, several of the shot pene trating the brain and killing him instantly. Mac surrendered and was placd in cus tody. The Coroner's jury rendered a ver dict of justifiable homicide. INDISPENSABLE TO THE TOILET. Darbys Prophylactic Fluid cures chafing. eruptions and inflammation of all kinds; cures inflamed or sore eyes; relieves pains from bites or stings of insects and sore feet; destroys all taint of perspiration or offen siVe smell from the feet or any part of the bov; cleanses andi whitens the skin. Used as dentifrice it puiris the breath; pre serves the teeth and cures toothache, sore gurus and canker. Yellow Fever. hACsONVLLE, FL.t., Oct. 22.-The nuin ber of new cases to-d : v was forty-three. There was only one death. Of the new cases eight were white and thirty-five color ed. Total cases up to date 3,8$9; total deaths 332. Matter of Interest. Caxtrrxoo., Tenn., June 27, 1888. The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen-In 1886 I contracted blood.poison, and at once sought a physician, who treated me for several months. By his advice I went to Crab Orchard Springs, Ky., where his course of treatment was carefully observed. I recovered, as I thought, but the next epring pimples began to appear oiin y face andl body. These gradually increased to sores and run ning ulcers. I was advised to try S. S. S., and immediately after taking it I commenced to improve, slowly at ir-st, but more rapidly afterwards, and soon nothing remained to tell of my trouble. My blood is now thoroughly cleansed, and my system free from taint, and I owe my present condition-a perfect cure-to your medicine. I cheerfully give this statement that others who suffered as I have may reap the same benefit. HARiDY M. BR'r, 24 West 9th street. Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis eases mailed free. THE~ Swner SPECIFc Co., Drawer 3, Atlantan, Ga. 0. and O.TEA The Choicest Tea Ever Offered. ABSOLUTELY PURE. A MOST DELIcIOUs BEVERAGE. TRY rT. Yeu winl r:ov uns nay other. OQuty r:Ou yaries. It is the HrGHEST Gan LEAF, picked from i the best plantations and guaranteed absolutely pure and free from anl adulterations or coloring matter. The packages are hermetically sealed and warranted full weight. It is more econ omical In use than the lower grades. Oriental & Occidental Tea Co., L't'd:, 2tead1 Office, 35 Burlin~g Slip, w~ roi. For sale by anl Grocers. S. A. RIGBY, MIaninig, S. C. BULTMANN & BRO., -Manufacturers of and Dealers in - ALL KIND)S OF BO')TS, SII)ES, TL:UXKS,~ VALISE>, JRc. '- U OJ|' e - ..' ---I *osEs Lifo Mli V lrniUi. ASE IMMENSE STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS On Land and Arriving by Every Train, and to be Sold At Lower Prices Than can be Purchased at Retail In Any City in the United States. Y.AT13DS' n sOODS. Satoen Diagonals, Black Mohair. A full assortment of Cashneres. Greenland Suitings, Atlas Brilliantine, Groveland Suit, ings, Brocade Dress Goods in large variety and styles. A full line of Dehieges, Sateens and Ginghams. Lace Curtains, Figs ured and Plain Scrim, Large assortment of Cretonnes. Trimmings to match Dress Goods, such as Beaded Sets, Astrakhan, Braid, Velveteen striped and plain, Plain and Sarah Silks in all shades and qualities. Also a fine line of Satin. Ladies' Cloaks, Russian Circulars, New Markets, and Walking Jackets in latest styles. Large assortment of Jersey Jackets. Ladies' and Misses' Lisle Thread Hose, Fine assortment of Ladies' Kid Gloves dressed and undressed, Jersey Gloves, Cashmere Gloves, Cuffs and Collars, Corsets, Dress Extenders, and Bustles in latest styles, Ruching, Buttons. Doilies, Linen Table Dam ask, and Oil Cloth. MILLINERY GOODS. Hats, Bonnets, and Caps in all styles and Prices. Ostrich Tips, Flowers, Ribbons, anything you wish in this line in Stock, Cent's Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Our Clothing Department is filled with a Large Stock of Gent's Clothing, in all Styles and Qualities, and ranging in price from $1 for a complete suit, up to any price you wish. A large assortment of Pants for Children, Youths, and Men. Coats, Pants, or Vests, for all sizes and ages, sold separately or in suits. 300 Dozen Hats, all styles and sizes, from 15 cents up. A Large Assortment of laundered and unlaundered shirts, from 50 cents up. Try one of our 85-cents Mole Skin Shirts, or a 50-cents Cashmerette Shirt. They wear well, and are comfortable. Full assortment - of Bicycle Shirts. Pants goods from $1.50 a yard down. SHOES ! SHOES ! SHOES ! A'fine Penitentiary Handmade Shoe for $5. A good Penitentiary Shoe for $1.50, worth double the money. Try Levi's $3 Shoe, Our stock is im mense, and is ordered direct from the Manufacturers. Ladies', Misses', and Children's Shoes a Specialty. Our prices are as low as any retail house in the United States can afford. $3.-W E rA.P 2 .r &Z47> 3'AmC -CxO 3' S. Our Large assortment of canned goods will be sold at retail at wholesale prices. Best Flour, direct from the Tennesee Mills, and at lower prices than any other house can sell. 500 sieves from 5c. up. Cheap enough. Crockery, Hardware. Anything that is kept in a first class ho-use. FURNITURE. MOSES LEVI, Corner Boyce and Brooks Street. MANNING, S. C. JOHN REID, SUMTER, S. C. Plain figures, One Price, and That the Lovest JOHN REID IS NOW RECEIVING A COMPLETE STOCK OF FASHIONABLE FALL AND WINTER GOODS -BOUGHT AT TIIE Lowest Prices For Cash In The Northern Mar~sets. 2ii' The purchasing public will find it greatly to their advantage to call and inspect the same'. We have one price. Goods marked in --Plain Figures t the Smallest Margin 6 at the OF PROFIT An. Inspetion1. Invited. ' Sam.nples Sent On. Apd11tat102. John Reid, SUMTER, & C. LOUIS LOYNS'S DIR RICK8'TOE Where are You Going? .AE A AS USUA . Why of course to I have exercised unusual care this season in buying my goods, and am pleased to say that in my store will be found an immense stock of the - NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE 6OS, Wholesale ad Retail erchants, which I am positively determined to sell -OF - CHEAPER THAN EVER BEFORE SUMTER, S C. CIALLYlFall And W inter Dress Goods, WaIndite Retail Merchants from th, Country to I CONSISTING OF Black and Colored Alpaeas, Caslimeres. Debeiges, Our W holesale Stock, Flannels, both Plain and Fancy, Silk, Etc., Etc., And Colnpare Our Prices With Any Southern Marke. --o-- __ 0--o FULL LINE OF To the Retail Trade we offer special inducements. Our atees aid Velvets For Turtim ings purchases are mhade With the iirinufacturers direct, and- you Constantly on Hand. save the retailers' profit by buying your goods from us. Our rT IS USErLESS TO ENUME~iATE. tremendoens stock must be sold and will be, at I have novelties in Dress Goodh in every fabric and shade of color, that are bound to please even the most fastidious of my customers. K k tom rices. ;i Call and Examine our stock of Boots and Shoes, Hats, Choice Family and Fancy Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Harness, Saddles, Whips, etc. A loage stock of Furii- -o ? ire constantly on hard. Beds, Chairs, Chamber Sets, Patent Wihdow Shades, et . We have our Dry Goods, Grocei , Shoe an'l ClotniBn: De.' Aents for the Domestic sewing Machines, the best in use. jplrtnients filled to overflowing. clothing in Newest and most Fashionable StyI s and in Best Quality, for Boys, Young Gezts. and Mer? My Ni- e of GEN'S kTRNISHING GOODS is unsurpassed. Our stock of Silks, Satin, and in fact everything a lady's heart te hi. I neep every thing usualy fourd in a Geserac Merchandisk store, and in oth- ean wish, m makmg up her witer wardrobe or Christias ricesand qiaity ofYodS F Y C OJXFPE TI TI O Y! troubssea, (an b~e bough t to- advantage at My euet(Ymers can rest sadfied t1hat they will in all their O'Donnell & Ogig transactions with me receive square dealing and honestIanSetS TE-S.. treatmednt. Tn short I have aistock of goods thatManSetSTE;s.c can prd itself ie quantity,. quality, and low price, and my effort ist'make my Store B. S. DINKINS, P E Pl A LE one in which not only myself, bati O~tton Bu"er N lI K A~e~ the entke countly, can feel a JIfl EI flR AS JUST FRI#$E -ANIN, . U- HEST IN THE IrdELD.