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THE MANNIG TmS. Wednesday, May 22, 1895. SUBSCRIPTION....... $1 50 PER YEAR .WHlOOPINt UP THE BOYS. Prices Speak While Brag Only Whispers. We Carry Every Article Behind Our Advertisements, and You Will Find Our Prices Always Just as Quoted. 10,000 fish hooks, all sizes at the very low price of 21c. per dozen, or better price for larger quantity. 10 doz. very durable and lasting straw hats at 10 and 15c. each, also a nice line of fancy straw hats for dress, from 40 to 75c. each. Remember that we keep on hand a large stock of plug tobacco of all kinds at rock-bottom cash prices. We recommend to you this week Annie McLeod, a very high grade chewing tobacco, sold everywhere at 60c. per 1b; we only ask you 10c. per plug or 40c. per lb. Try Annie Mc Leod and you will find that our as sertions are grounded on facts and not on idle boast. Don't forget about the bargain we offer you in molasses. A fine, high grade molasses, sold everywhere at 50c. pewralde r price r0r largeri quantity. Last but not least, a splendid line of ladies' Oxford ties from 50c. to $1.25 per pair. Ladies, call and see them and you will see that I mean to do business. Yours truly, W. E. JEKDISoN. -Mr. W. T. Wilder is in Texas on a visit to relatives. -Major John M. Richardson of Dainger field. Texas, arrived here last Saturday night. -Captain D. J. Bradham is now at Hous ton, Texas, attending the renniou of the Confederate Veterans. -Mr. R. L. Barnes and family have moved to Bastrop, Texas, where they will make their future home. -Rev. J. O. Gough has returned from Washington, where he has beer. in attend ance upon the Baptist convention. A cold wave has again struck us. A neat cottage to rent ; cheap. Apply to-B. H. Davis. Mr. D. M. Bradham is shipping lumber to northern markets. Died, last Monday. at his home in Man niag. Dr. S. C. C. Richardson, aged about sixty-seven years. Lot of ladies' Zeigler shoes just received, at Rigby's. We learn that Mr. Ben Fulton of Brew ington is shipping beans and other vege tables to northern markets. Died, last Mond'ay, at Trio, S. C., Mr,. Sarah Hawkins, eldest daughter of Mr. R. L. Logan. The funeral took place in Man ning yesterday. Before you make your purchases come to us and compare prices. We will save you money. Horton, Burgess, & Co. The Romany Gypsy Medicine Company gave a theatrical performance in the Colle giate Institute building last Monday night to a large audience. The grand lodge of Knights of Pythias is now in session in Sumter. Messrs. J. H. Lesesne and Joseph Sprott are the repre sentatives of Damon lodge. Died, in Manning last Monday night, after a long illness, Mrs. Louisa Jane Rid dick, aged thirty-nine years. The body was taken to St. Stephen's yesterday for burial. Alaa coats and vests for men and boys at R-.gby's. invitations are out for the commence mernt exercises of the sumter Institute, which takes place June 3. Captain Henry T. Thompson of D.rlington will deliver the address. Hice line, of men's, youths', and chil dien's clothing, cheap, at Rigby's. -We are under 'obligations- to Mr. Bryant H. Henderson for an invitation to attend the commencement exercies of Wofford College, which take place June 9 and con tinue until the 11th. Mr. Henderson was at one time a student at the Manning Academy and is now of the graduating class at Wofford. There are some fity or more tobacco barns in one township in Salem, and we're told that-the quality of the tobacco raised in that section eual-i the best raised in North Carolina. Ctton is no longer king in that section of the country, the people are not burdened with debt, and they read Thz M.LuaG Tnms See ? Tangle-foot and poison fly paper and ly traps at R. B. Loryea's. 'A letter, received recently from Mr. D. R'. Beaves of Autreyville, Georgia, form erly of larendon, after expressing his de light in receiving TEE T~IMs every week, goes on to relate that his crop prospect is ine. He says that he will lay by his corn crop this week and that his melons are fine. Everybody remembers Mr. Reaves, ~and they will be glad to learn that he is getting on welllin his Georgia home. A big stock of base-balls and bats. R. B. Loryea. Some time ago the Sumter newsparpers were boasting about not having any West er corn shipped to that place this year. But Manning can now boast of having taken the place of the Western markets and is shipping corn to Sumter. Last week Mr. R. L. Burnes, a citizen of this place, shipped a carload of Clarendon corn to Sumter, and from what we can gather from our merchants and farmers, Man ning can supply Sumter with corn for the rest of the year. Base-ball clubs, attention ! We have a full line of base-balls aud bats. R. B. Loryea, The Atlantic Coast Line and the South Carolina and Georgia Railroad have agreed to issue a round-trip ticket for one dollar from Summierton to Charleston for the ben efit of the relatives and friends of the Rev, Dr. Wells, who desires to go on to the Van derbilt exc.ursion to Greenville ou May 25. The party will leave Summerton on Friday afternoon, May '24, and spend the night at Charleston so as to be enabled to take the Charleston and Savannah railway, the next morning. Returning, they will take the train for Summerton on Monday, May 27, with the expectation of reaching Charles ton Tuesday, May 28. A large party is expeeted. Col. John 0. Brock is at the head of it. Full concaved rszors exchanged for any ,good brand of old heavy razors at A. B. Galloway's barber shop. Dr. S. C. C. Richardson's will was ad mitted to probate this morning. Major W. . B. Haynesworth qualified as one of the executors ; the other two-Col. P. B. Barron and Major J. M. Richardson-are to qualify later. The bequests and devises are as fol lows: One-fourth of the estate, real and personal, is to go to his brother, John M1. Richardson, another fourth to the children of Susan Emma Colclough, a deceased sister, and the remaining half to be di vided among the nephews and niecet. children of his full brothers and sisters other than the children of Mrs. Colclough, who are separately provided for. His nephews and nieces who are children of his half brothers and sisters are also to shae in the half of the estate. He also bequeathed to his servant, James McDowell Richardson, the sum of $1,000. The exec utors are empowered to sell and convey the real estate in such parcels and upon such terms as to them shall seem advisable. The fact that Hood's Sarsariila, once fairly tried, becomes the favorite spring medicine, speaks volumes for its excellence and merit. IW. 0. McElveen Killed in North Caro Una. For the past twelve months or more W. 0. McElveen, once and industrious farmer of the Fork, with an interesting family of children and a most excelleLt wife, be came bereft of reason, brought on by disease. His family and friends reluctantly placed him in the State Insane Asylum for treatment, and, after being there some months, they were gratified to learn that reason was about restored. Thinking that a change of scenery would be f.r the best they took him out to Texas upon his dis charge from the asylum. In Texas McElveen lived with relatives and seemed to be doing first-rate, but again his old trouble came back, and he became a wanderer. To the suprise of his friends in this sec tion he unexpectedly turned up at his home well dressed and with some means, but with a mysterious air about him, which caused a suspicion that all was not right. Later it was learned from relatives that he was wanted in Texas for having committed forgerv. It will be remembered that upon this charge he was arrested and locked up in Columbia a few weeks ago, but was re leased for the reason that the Texas officials found it too expensive to come after him. When released again he once more b( - came a wanderer, and one morn ing just before daylight about ten days ago went to his home and called his wife. At first she was afraid to let him in, but after a while she got up, and he went into the house. He had a frightened and wild appe "c ould catch him. His fes vIl'ed upon him not to go off, and he remained home for two days and then again left, not telling any one where he was going. The next news heard of this most unfor tunate man was through a letter received last Sunday, written by the coroner of An son county, North Carolina, making in quiries of the editor of THE Tirs with reference to McElveen and his family. With this was another, addressed to Mrs. McElveen. Th.- next day came another letter, also making inquiries and relating how this poor, demented man in his wanderings came to lose his life. Follow ing is the letter : Cedar Hill, N. C., May 17. 1895. Dear Sir-There was a man killed yester day near this place-supposed to be from your place. He was a stranger here. No one knew him-not even the man that killed him. The man who killed him was from Bishopville, in your State, and says that he never saw him before. From letters found on his person it is supposed that his name was W. 0. McEI veen, as he had three letters--one of them being from his wife and one from his son. The letter from Fannie McElveen bore the date of April 16, and was addressed to W. 0. McElveen, Columbia, S. C. The Co lumbia postmark of April 20 was also on the letter. He was addressed as "Dear Oaks." The letter was signed "Your loving wife." The man killed had in his possession a stolen mule and buggy, and was overtaken near here by Mr. T. E. Ba - kins of Bishopville, the owner of the mule, and when told to surrender by Mr. Baskins he drew his pistol and at tempted to shoot Baskins, but Baskins was too quick for him and shot him three times. He died in about half an hour without re vealing his identity. The coroner held an inquest over the body to-day and rendered a verdict of just ifiable homicide on the part of Mr. Baskins -there being several witnesses to the shooting. The coroner took charge of his effects, and if he has any relatives in your section they can obtain the facts of the case from him. If you know anything of such a man we would be glad to hear something of his his tory if you know it. Respectfully yours, J. W. GEEEr, Cedar Hill, N. C. It is a fortunate day for a man when he first discovers the value of Ayer's Sarsapa rilla as a blood-purifier. With this medi ine, he knows he has found a remedy upon which he may rely, and that his life long malady is at last conquered. Has cured others, will cure you. A Landmark Passcs Away. Died, Monday, the 20th inst., at his home in Manning, Dr. Samuel Clegg Chovine Richardson, aged :sixty-six years and fifteen days. Doctor Richardson eame to Manning just a'ter the war from Juneville where he had be.n practicing medicine from the time he graduated. He was a son of William G. and Eaima C. Richardson and was born on the his toric Bloom Hill plantation in Sumter county, May 5th, 1829. He was next to the youngest child of sixteen children, and was never married. He studied medicine under Dr. John S. Rich, at Friendship, this county, and gr~aduated from the South Carolina Med ical College, at Charleston, March 15th, 1852. His whole professional life, with the exception of his service as a surgeon in the Confederate army, was spent in Ularendon; first at Friendship and Juneville, as a partuer of his preceptor, Dr. Rich; after wards in the Jordan and Davis neighbor hoods. It was from the last location that he came to Manning. From early years he was a zealous Mason, and for many consecutive terms h-a pre sided in the East of St. Peter's Lodge, No. 54. His work as aM ason is scattered over te entire country, and when it was known that the Doctor was to confer a degree the lodge room was always well filled with the craft. He had the reputation of being one of the best and most dignified presid officers and lecturers in the State. Hie ofte-n represented St. Peters in the grand lodge and many a Mason will forever remember the impressive manner in which his master, Doctor Richardson, raised him to go out among his fellow-men entitled to the grip, signs, and tokens of a Free Mason. In 1889 Doctor Richardson was con firmed as a communicant of the Protestant Episco pal church, by Bishop - Howe, at Sa luda, N. C. Dr. Richardson was regarded as a fine physician, and he had, when in active practice, a large and lucrative practice. He also was regarded as a first class finan cer, and by judicious investments and a judicious managemenit of his finances he amassed a handsome fortune. Six or seven years ago he retired from the active practice of his profession on account of failing health, and on the 7th of last month he had an attack of grippe from which he never recovered. The funeral took place yesterd~ay after noon at the Manning cemetery. R1ev. J. B. ershaw of the Suwter Episcopal church oticiated. Messrs. I. M. Bagual, Jos. Sprott, J. T. Stukes, J. H. Lesesne, I. I. Bagal, and J. H. Rigby were the pall bearers. Among those who attended the funeral were Maj. J. M. Richardson of Texas; Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Pittmnan, of Gourdin's; Maj. W. F. B. Hlaynesworth, Messrs. T. E. Richardso~n, Bertrand Col cough, and Mrs. Chandler Baker, of Sumter, anid Dr. Rich, of Trio. To make the hair grow a natural color, prevent baldui-ss, and keep the scalp healthy, Hall's Hair Renewer was invented, and has proved itself successful. A treat Company. From the Johnson Monitor we clip the following news item, which is of interest to all persons interested in life insurance. And it is especially of int'rest to our readers because the Union Mutual Life In surance Company is soliciting patronage from the people of this community through the columns of our paper. 'The insured referred to in this clipping was killed a few weeks ago and was a brother-in-law of Senator B. R. Tiliman. This is the clip. ping : "Mr. John C. Swearingen, whose recent tragic death has been related in these col umns, was a member of the Knights of Honor. From that source his widow and orphan children receive $2,000. "Mr. Swearingen also carried a policy in the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company for $2,500. From State Manager B3. B. Evans we learn the following : "Mr. Swvear ingen's policy was issued four years ago, but defaulted on the last premium, having made only three annual payments. 'How ever,' says Mr. Evans, 'under the liberal features of the company which I have the ingen's heirs will receive the full face value of the policy-S2,500.' "We desire to impress upon the minds of the people the importance of taking out insurance in this grand old company. The Union Mutual is no stickler in search of technicalities. Its mission is to deal squarely with its policy-holders, and the fact that it does not take advantage of every technicality to avoid the payment of its obligations shoald commend it to persons seeking liberal and just insurance and a safe investment." MANNING COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. Program of Commencement Exercises Thursday Evening, May 23rd. 1. Prayer-Rev. J. 0. Gough. 2. Music. 3. Essay-MIiss Hattie Harvin. 4. Es' av - Miss Jniia Mood. 5. Essay-M1iss Mamie Harvin. 6. Address-Rev. J. W. Daniel. 7. Award of medals -- Scholarship, by Mr. J. H. Lesesne. Penmanship, to be supplied. 8. Delivery of Diplomas by Hon. Jos. F. Rhame. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is uar anteed to elve orfMe ,-"" .uii ney retuinaeai. prnce 25c. per box. For sale by R. B. Loryea. KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES. The State Commander writes us from Lincoln, Neb.. as follows: "After trying other medicines for what seemed to be a very obstinate cough in our two children we tried Dr. King's New Discovery and at the end of two days the cough entirely left them. We will not be without it hereafter, as our experience proves that it cures where all other reame'lies fail."-Signed. F. W. Stevens, State Cm. Why not give this great medicine a trial, as it is guaranteed and trial bottles are free at R. B. Loryea's drugstore. Regular size 50c. and $1.00. IT MAY DO AS MUCH FORl YOU. Mr. Fred Miller, of Irving, Ill., writes that he had a severe kidney trouble for many years, with severe pains in his back and also that his bladder was affected He tried many so-called kidney cures but with out any good result. About a year ago he began use of Electric Bitters and found re lief at once. Electric Bitters is especially adapted to cure all kidney and liver troub les and often gives almost instant relief. One trial will prove our statement. Price only 50c. for large bottle. At R. B. Lor yea's drugstore. Manning Did Not Get It. Manning made a gallant fight to get the Epworth Orphanage established here, but fate was against her. The committee in charge of procuring a site came here last Thursday evening and were met at the depot by a committee of our business men who escorted them in carriages to the various sites that Manning had to offer as a loc.tion for this grand in stitution. On the rounds of inspection each committeeman did his best to con vince the visiting gentlemen that we were giving them an unexcelled offer, and the way they bragged on the water, health of our town and the producing qualities of our lands was a caution. Of course the visiting committee would not commit themselves as to the result, but our local committee felt the power of their argu - ents and thought they had captured the prize. The next day the gentlemen left for Co lumbia, where they were to decide, and up to a late hour of that day our citizens were on the tip-toe of expectation to receive the glad tidings that Manning had not made her efforts in vain. No news came that night, and some con soled themselves into thinking that "no news was good news." The next morning everybody waited anxiously for the morning papers, and when they arrived and stated that the com mittee had failed to decide and would de cide that day, our hopes were carried up to the highest notch. The anxiety was kept up all day until some time during the evening, when a telegram was received -which sent a chill downi our back similar to an icicle suddenly dropped down one's shirt collar-announcing the fact that Co. lumbia had captured the coveted prize, but that Manning ran well. WVe lost the Orphange, but this is no rea son why we should sit down and mope. Let us go to work with the same spirit and start some kind of an industry that will give people employment and induce others to move among us. A factory is the thing. aud we can have one if the same spirit of pulling together for a factory is shown as was exhibited for the orphanage. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is a perfect Malarial Liver tonic and Blood purifier. Removes biliousness without purging. As pleasant as Lemon Syrup. It is as large us any dollar tonic and retails for 50 cents. To get the genuine ask for Giroye's. Sold on its merits. No cure, no pay. For sale by Loryea, the Druggist. SPECIALS. * 1 Our attractions for this month are particularly good and seasonable. Especially is this so in our stuff-goods de partment. The number of pleased purchasers of ma terials, so justly famous, for skirts proves the genuineness of the articles advertised by us. We still have a good sup ply of these suitable materi als, and if you haven't pur chased yet, give us a look be fore you do..... .. .. . ANOTHER PROMINENT DEPARTMENT In our store is our printed wash goods, including Dimi tries, Organdies, fancy dotted and striped Swiss, fancy and plain colors in Duck, Pique, etc....... .. .. .. For a real genteel Straw Hat for Men and Boys Our Store is the pla ce to find them. Prices range from 10 cents up... .. .. Buttermilk Complexion Soap -highly perfumed- only 10 cents per cake.... .. .. A big assortment of Summer Lap Robes..... .. . .. Fancy and plain China Mat ting and fancy Japanese-in serted Cotton Warp Matting from 10 cents per yard up.. Tennis Shoes for Men and Boys... Forty dozen Ladies' Gauze Under vests, only 5 cents each... .. .. TO ARRIVE, LATTER PART OF THIS WERK: Fifty 26-inch Ladies' Para gon frame Twill Gloria Um brellas. Actual value $2 25 ; yours at $135. .. ..-.-. Two thousand ;yards Calico, light grounds, with neat fig ures, fast colors, 4 cents per yard...... .. .. ..-. ** HORTON, * *I BURGSS || * ry Goods, Clothing-* nd Shoes Ayer's PILLS - " -( Receivedy Highest Awards AT THE World's Fair E. AS THE BEST - ' , - Family \*, PHYSIC THE TETERANS. An Interestiug Letter from Captain D. J. Bradham. New Orleans, May 18, 1805. Editor Manning Times-After Thomp son Wilder and I had taken in the city to day I thought your readers would liko to -.....,,, ,o me ung on our long trip west of the Great Father of Waters. We left Manning Friday morning at one o'clock, reaching Sumter in due season We departed frco'- Sumter at 14.19, and ar rivet at Augusta (via Denmark) about eight o'clock. By this time the cars were filling up with men, women and children on their way to Texas. We remained but a short time at Augusta and only left one of oar party behind Colonel J. D. Blinding. who stopped over a day with his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Brand Without any mishap we reached Atlanta at 12.30, ard -pent several hours there. It is a progressive and enterprising city of a hundred thousand inhabitatants, with large, wide, clean streets and beautitul buildings. Thompson and I took in the city after ex-joying a ge od dinner at the Markaw House. It commenced to rain after our arrival in the city. As the people here do not let the rain mar their pleasure. we joined the throng and spent the even ing in sight-seeing. The Exposition buildings are going up just in the suburbs-say two or three miles away-and cover over a hundred acres of ground. The Exposition Vill be one of the finest shows the world has ever seen, and the Atlanta people say it will surpass the World's Fair of Chicago. We left Atlanta at 4 20 p. m., and had a long run from there to this city (New Or lkaas). At Atlanta several fine palace cars were attached to our train, and by 10 o'clock they were filled. As we were nearing New Orleans we got up, dressed, bad something to earnand took a position where we could get fine views of the surrounding scenery. The Gulf of Mexico lay off to our left, and much water surrounded us on all sides. Arriving here at 7.35 we decided that we ha-t better stay over to-day and see the sights, because we feel now that after the great reunion is over we will be homesick and will dt sire to get home as soon as pos sible and will not care to see the sights. We first went out to Lake Ponchartrain, six and a half miles from the city. The scenery was grand. After spending an hour out there we returned to the city and visited many places. The cemeteries are very numerous. We next visited the United States barracks and there found, to our as tonishment, more than a dozen South Caro lina boys in the army-the Third regiment of artillery. Our friend C. C. Cox, who used to work at Davis' Station, was one of the boys. He has improved, and in his new uniform-white pants, blue coat and white helmet-be looks fine. I say this about him because he says when his en listment is out he intends coming back to Clarendon and claim the hand of one of her fair daughters. She may read this, and it may make her heart light. There seems to be much hope out here for free silver and better times, and every body seems to be pushing on to take ad vantage of the boom now approaching. You can see on all sides placards "Standard Oil," '"Octagon Soap." "Beeman's Pepsin." which remind of the fact us that t'-.se articles are advertised extensively. We leave this evening for Houston. and I will write you from there. In the mean time tell the people this in your paper : The people on every hand are in sympathy with us in our afflictions at the hands of the United States judges. I am not an advocate of selling liquor, but if it must be sold the verdict on all sides is--and I agree with it-the State ought to control it. The dispensary law has gained friends sincee my last trip at Birmingham. I hope we have fine seasons at home, so that our people may have good crops and get them laid by soon, so that we can give our attention to the Constitutional conven tion and see that justice may be done and that white supremacy may reign supreme. Yours truly, Daism. J. BMa.M. Petit Jury. The following petit jury has been drawn for the June term, which convenes in Man ning June 3, with the Hon. Ernest Gary as presiding judge : R. L. Geddings, Packsville. I. N. Tobias, Foreston. B. WV. Deschamnps. Silver. J. C. Johnson. Manning. S. R. Epps, Workman. Frank McKnight, Benbow. J. Harmon Burgess. Jordan. F. S. Geddings. Packsville. C. Hi. June, Jordan. W. E. Davis, Benbow. Jos. E. Griffin, Pinewood. J. M. Montgomery, Oakland. John S. Watt, Summerton. J. W. Mims, Manning. F. WV. Thigpen, Manning. W. H. Trescott, Manning. W. L. Bruoson, Summerton. P. B. Thames, Manning. W. T. Lesesne, Manning. J. C. Baker, New Zion. Daniel Mims, Sandy Grove. H. N. Holladay, Manning. J. M. Ardis, Packville. R. C. Lackey. Packville. J. C. Graham. Jordan. It. A. Green, New Zion. E. D. Brunson, Davis' Station. J. WV. Childers, Jordan. J. M. Richardson. Panola. H. R. Jennings. Packvillo. W. Nelson Coker, Sandy Grove, J. C. Land. Foreston. T. G. Walker, Eenbow. J. H. Shorter, Davis' Station. S. C. Williams, Manning. J. P. Gibbons, New Zion. Who Murdered Levi Nelsoni The jury of in quest in the matter over the dead body of Levi Nelson-- who was birnt to death on the plantation of Mr. Gnallard in the Fork last week -brought in a verdict which should put the authorities to ferretting out the murder, if such it was. The finding of the jury is as follows : "We, the jury of inquest over the dead body of Levi Nelson, after duly weighing the evidence, have come to the conclusion that the decased came to his death by a blow or blows with an axe in the hands of some unknown p.arty, and that his body was afterward burned, along with the house in which he lived. Malaria produces weakness, general de bility, biliousness, loss of appetite, indi gestion and constipation. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic removes the cause which pro dvces these troubles. Try it and you will be delighted. Fifty cents. To get the genuine ask for Grove's. No cure, no pay. Sold by Loryea. the Druggist. You run no risk. All druggists guaran tee Grove's Tasteless Chill T,>nic to do all that the manufacturers claim for it. Warranted no cure, no pay. There are many imiitati ons. To get the genuine ask for Grove's. For sale by Loryea, the Drug gist. Subscribe for TTJE M ApeTrt year. IN SOUTH CAROLINA Current News for the Week Throughout the State. DISASTROUS FIRE AT BENNETTSVILLE The Story of a Brutal Murder in York County- Gofr's Decisions Again. Other Interesting News Throughout the State. BENNETTsVILLE, S. C., May 21.-The smouldering ruins of seven of Bennetts ville's principal places of business, all of them handsome brick structures, is all that remains of the largest fire in the history of the town. About half past one o'clock yesterday the alarm was given and in less than three hours $50,000 worth of property was in ashes. 'The fire commenced in the second story of Mr. H. W. Carroll's handsome jewelry store at Darlington street, and in a short while the whole block was in a blaze. It became evident that the only hope of saving much property in the west end of the town was, if possi ble, to stop the fre at Mr. J. M. Jack son's store. This store is divided from the others by an ally about fifteen feet wide. The building was soon covered with men ready to fight the fiery de mon and by their heroic efforts at least 850,000 worth of property was 'saved. 'too much cannot be said in praise of the men who thus bravely fought the flames, especially when it is remem bered that the town has no water works facilities, no fire engine, not even a hand engine. For one hour they worked with an energy that was as tounding and at last succeeded in stop ping the flames. There is no doubt in the minds of the majority that the fire was incendiary. It is the local opinion that Mr. Carroll's store was broken into and robbed. At the rear end of his store is a one-story brick store and from this a person could easily effect an entrance through the second story windows. The belief is that the second store was thus en tered and robbed and then the villian set the building on fire. THROAT CUT FROM EAR TO EAR Story of a Most Brutal Murder in South Carolina. YoREVILLE, S. C., May 20.-One of the most brutal murders that ever oc ourred in this section was committed about a mile northeast of town some time during Saturday night. The vic tim was a young negro named Robert Feemster. The murderer or murderers are supposed to have enticed him to the spot where he was killed, a point about 100 yards from the public road. What is known as a blacksmith's hand ham per and an ordinary barlow knife were the weapons used. The victim's skull was crushed in several places by blows from the hammer and his throat was out from ear to ear and to the bone, entirely severing the jugular vein. The body was discovered about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and since thathour large crowds of people have visited the scene of the murder and considerable excitement prevails among the negroes. No satisfactory clue has yet been found as to who committed the deed or the motive that poompted it. The case is now being investigated by a coroner's jury. _ _ _ GOES TO THE SUPREME COURT. South CarolIna's Dispensarr Law Carried to the Higher Body. COLUmuA, S. C., May 17.--The dis pensary law is now on itseway to the United States supreme court. A few days aoConstable Beach disobeyed United Sttes Judge Simonton's order of injnction in the case, he having held that no one could Interfere with liquor -shipped into the state-that the law was unconstitutional In so far as it interfered with .interstate commerce. He was arrested and put In jail for con tempt. Attorney General Barber left here yesterday for Washington to make application before the United States supreme court for a writ of habeas cor pus. The state expects by this method to get the entire case heard by the United States supreme court in the next twenty days. SOUTH CAROLINA z3RIEFS. Major P. E. Wise, for thirty years treasurer of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of South Carolina, was stricken with apoplexy Saturday at Prosperity, Columbia has secured the Epworth Orphanage. The committee in charge of the award had offers from Ulnipn, Gray Court, Spartanburg, Rock S111, Manning and Columbia. A charter has been issued to the Bam burg Spoke and Handle company, of Bamburg. The officers of the com pany are: President, John May; man ager and treasurer, W. O. Tatum; sec retary, L. T. Levins; directors, John May, W. Q. Tatumn, W. J. Murray and Lewis G. Wood. A commission for a charter has been issued to the Marshall-Wescoat com pany, of Charleston. The company proposes doing a general hardware bus iness In Charleston. The corporators named are: S. R. Marshall, Benjamin Greig, Julius WV. Sanders and John V. MNamee. Constables Murphy, Carroll apd Langston, who did the shooting on the Howard Gap road last Wednesday night have turned up In Laurens. The rea son assigned for their unnecessary flight is that they were afraid to come back to town because they were afraid of being lynched by the negroes. Booth Elected Moderator, PirrsDLene, Pa., May 17.-N~otwith standing the well laid plans of the Presbyterian League of Liberals and Mild Conservatives, the out-and-out anti-Briggs men were successful yester lay in electing their candidate for mod erator of the 107th general assembly, Rev. Dr. Robert Russell Booth, of the Etgers church, Newv York city Plttsburg Miners Called Out. PrrTsBU~RG, Pa., May 18.-At yester ay's convention of coal miners of Pittsburg district it was resolved almost unanimously to immediately call ouit every miner working In the district Irrespective of the wages they may b~e receiving. There are nearly 20,000 miners in the district. About 2,000C of this number are working under scale rates. _____ __ Washington LadIen Bound for Atlanta. WAsnINGTON, May 1.--A committeE of Washington ladies representing the National domestic science association left this city last night for A tlanta to Inaugurate a department in connection with the exposition. The enmmittee consists of Miss Morton, chairman; Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Cabell. Miss Hamilin, and Mrs. 'Wilkinson. Tbe Interstate Dril C loscs. Mzusrmis, Tenn., May so.-lUut twc more days of the great interstate drill and emeampment, which has been ix progress in this city since the 11th, re main. All competitions have been com pleted and the decisions of the judges will be rendered tomorrow, when cami il breaak That Tired Feeling Means danger. It is a sorious condition and will lead to disas trous results if it is not over come at once. It is a sure sign that the blood is inipoverished and impure. The best remedy is HOOD'S Sarsaparilla Whichmakes rich, healthyblood, and thus gives strength and elas ticity to the muscles, vigor to the brain and health and vitality to every part of the body. Hood's Sarsaparilla positively Makes the Weak Strong "I was troubled for a long time with a tired feeling and loss of appetite. After taking three bottles of Hood's Sarsapa rilla with Hood's Vegetable Pills, my strength is coming back and my appetite is restored for which I am grateful." Mus. BACKHUn, 46 Hassell St., Charlston, S. C. Hood's and Only Hood's Hood's Pills e,ets neuyct ea No Prize Fighting in Virginia. RICHMOND, Va., May 17.-The gov ernor says there will be no prize fight ing in Virginia. Governor O'Ferrell was asked yesterday about the rumor that the proposed prize tight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons would be "pulled off" at Jackson City. He laughed at the idea and said that the people might rest assured that there would be no such exhibition in Virginia as long as he was governor. North Carolina Crops Damaged. RALEIGH, May 17.-There was frost yesterday morning over perhaps two thirds af the state. It was heavier here than that Monday morning. The cold winds which have blown steadily since Sunday morning are doing more dam age to the crops, particularly cotton, than the frosts. Many of the farmers are quite despondent, and have cause to be so as the crop outlook is bad. Three Years for Attempting Suicide. Nxw YORK, May 18.-Recorder Goff yesterday sentenced Henry W. Rail, 89 years old. to three years' imprison ment in states prison for attempting suicide. Rall was found on May 6 last in Central Park n-ith a bullet hole in his head, which he admitted he had inflicted in an attempt to commit sul cide. New York Basket Factories Close. Duixas, N. Y., May 16.-Owing to the ruin of the grape crop, sixteen grape basket factories in Chautauqua county have closed down, throwing twelve hundred men out of employ ment. Merchants who have been al owing credit to grape growers, taking as security the prospective grape crop of '95 are in trouble because of the crop failure. TASTELESS CHILL IS JUST AS COOD FOR ADULTS. WAR RANTED. PRICE 50Octs, GAL.ATIA, ILLIS., Nov.16.,1503. Paris MeIdicino Co., st. Louis, Mo. 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