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LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 1896. ?UBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: e Year........ . .............s1.50 :Months........ ............... 75 ur Months....................... 50 ADVERTISING RATES: Je square, one time. $1; each subse ent insertion, 50 cents. Obituaries and ibutes of Respect charged for as regular vertisements. Liberal contracts made for -ee, six and twelve months. 3ommunications must be accompanied the real name and address of the writer order to receive attention. -o communication of a personal char. *er will be published except as an adver !menL intered at the Post Office at Manning as "'ond-Class Matter. BRYAN'S DEFEAT d McKinley's election are things of the st and THE TimEs would remind its . -ders that there are much deeper issues stake than conjecturing and holding -it-mortems over what might have been, rehashing the merits of free silver and no-incing the single gold standard as ;ufficient to meet the demands of the . ople. Take hold and do the best with t''s in sight, You are not going to im - -ove either your own or your neighbor's * cumstances by exploding what you uld have people think are your own ginal thoughts. Wait until 1898, and *n give them to us, together with all ' a might have learned, in one grand, -al combustification. What you would have to do with now are : a necessities of life, good substantial noes, I ry Goods and Clothinw. Your 'rst thought is : In what market an buy' " em cheapest? Your next thought: In aat particular store can I purchase to the st advantage of myself ? This question s had its answer for some time, and m*any there are who can testify to the fact tcat the Diamond Racket Store of Sumter, : . C., has long since held the supremacy Shoes Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, ardware and Tinware-especially Shoes. The Diamond Racket Store is opposite .nk of Sumter, next door to Dr. Lorme's -ug store, Sumter, S. C. AWAKE TO YOUR INTERESTS. 'We have heard that, in commenting upon oar editorial of last week with reference to a';r school, it was sa-d the editor should .ave started the ball in motion by offering to give one hundred dollars towards the II-nd to take up the mortgage. The editor would contribute one hundred, or even -ore, were he able to do so, and would feel at he was doing nothing but a father's zaty to his children and a citizen's duty * the coinmunity from which he earns his .'tily bread. We are not able to contribute - ue Lundred dollars, but we will be one of :-^enty to prevent the Institute property !:roin lalling into private hands. Parents, e must again appeal to you to consideg this matter; it is a matter which ppeers y oukand yours, and we know at if you ill take lime anid thinj, ai will realize now unfertunate iti ' should the In aitute propety et out of your control. ..rl~vite people of this town, with 1B r refinement and education, have -iore pride than those of the other race. T2he colored people were unfortunate ,nough to lose their .ehurch edifice by fire, .:nd through some accident there was no .nsurance on it; what did they do? They at once went to work and, with commend able energy, soon erected another magnifi eent structure. We mention this, that our 'eople may profit by the asample. ' Manning to-day is on a prosperous road, oefidence in the future is shown by the .ay the peo-Ae are improving their homes, .nd by the step taken by one of her fore. nnat citizens in investing a large sum of money in a knitting mill. This institution ha brought here a nunmber of children, who, to make good citizene, will have to be -ducated. Other citizens will take courag~e .on and invest their mionrey in something bat will give employment and increase our :population. The question staring us in aee now is: Shall we discourage those who are wiluing to help us build up the town by stamping ont of existence the very founds tion that the town's prosperity must depend upon? No town can prosper where the :opulation is opposed to maintaining a school. T1he very mud sill upon which all :.wns are built is a school. Take away ur school, and the property here would secrease in value the first year not less than tenty-five per cent. Ask yourselves the uestion, if you would stay here if there 'as noischxool to send your children to. Merchants, your daily sales depend upon 'ie number of people who come to town to .nay goods. Don't you know that your let. rig this school property get away from ..on will have its effect on your business ? e honestly believe that many a man who ades in this town now will go elsewhere, because he will come to the conclusion that Sset a of merchants who are so wanting in rublic spirit as to let their school-house be :ld from under them, to keep from spend. a ;g a few dollars, are not enterprising .nough to compete with others, and their isposition to live for themselves only, and ae devil take care of the hindmost, :mounts to a selfish greed which is a -incoroas sore, and if encouragedl, it will ermeate the whole county and destroy the ery gesus from which springs our social ndt material welfare. The people of the county are watching ue result right now, they are waiting to see if .lannig, the county seat ol the unty is gorug to 1halt at the forlis of the raud. If she decides to take the road oti to r-re'Ss, county piide will bring the aud of thecont pepl but 'should she take he oth r r- ad, toe corsty people ca.iisot. nor wil tiey :unw or hadl a bespor' prpert iin th:s county lt'r an interest itz the 'eitar 0: the s.ounty seat, .LLd the) :xpect those lhymg here to uuildl it up, 1m prve it, and nmake it prosper. T[he Stare Fa'ir es one of' the biges things ever held in this State, anrd those' w.ao did not attend it mnissed it, si,-. i".r sever4l years. she Fair was somuewhat ni a failnre, principally on acconut o: :.e1 tightness of the timnes, anud then p..i had, to a greitt extent, a damiiging df'ur't; but at the Fair just closed success suc ceeded itself, and the imaiense throng, were well paid for the trip. The exhibits in the many departments di.1 the manag, ment greart credit. It is now to be ihoped that this is thre beginning of a new era for the agricultural and mechanic'rl society. and that next year the attractions will be made up from every county, town and Lam let. Pwutd are we of the show made by Clrnon. While we did not se ud many artices to be exhibited, in order that the outside world might know what the soil of. this county ('an prodtuce, or what skili can be wrought by the handiwork of our i.e pc, we did send a body of the handsomeistx men~i in the State, representing the miilitary branch of this government. Colonel lrails- i ford's command was on the lips of every body, and ncthing but ecotniums were1 heard, not only from the ordinary visitor< but the veterans were enthusiastic in their -iaie The ai s. after findino' outha oonel Brailsfrd was a bachelor, endeav :red to outlo everybody else in their ad niration for our troopers. The Guards were not less appreciated by the immense crowd, and they deserved all the compliments paid them. They showed up tine, and their marching w:as simply perfect. Next year the military should have an encampment at the Fair. SHALL THE INSTITUTE BE - SACRIFICED ? This is a question of vital importaice, notonly to every citizen of this iown,buta.s to everyone in the entire com utiiity and surrounding country. seven years ago the patriotic citizens of Manning, teelhug tt.e need of an educational instituiuOU cowpat ible with their pride, went to work, and the Manning Collegiate Inst.tute was the result of their efforts. While they are de serviug of great praise for what tiey have accomplished, it must be said that there was lacKing a small degree o. energy which, it it had been properly directed at the proper time, would never have allowed a debt, comparatively small at first, to accu mulate into such proportions as the one which now hangs over the Inbtitute, and which, it not satisfied in a short time, will absorb the entire property. The original debt of $500 has been doubled by interest and costs, and will, when the sale is con suimated, amount to about $1,100. Some thing should be done, and done quickly, or otherwise the property will pass from under the control of the citizens who should rightly own and scontrol it, into the hands of some private individual, who most prob ably will convert the building into a resi dence, and all the people have gained by their former investment will be lost, through nothing less than lethargy. Awake, thoughtful citizens, to the peril which threatens, not simply a piece of property, but an institution of learning, which should be the pride of everyone here. Perhaps some think everything will go on all right, and that they will get the same school advantages in the future as now. Do not be deceived, so far as the Institute is cotcerned ; for to have and enjoy the best school facilities it is neces sary for the school to be owned and con trolled by the parties most interested. Many of my friends have from time to time earnestly entreated me to buy the property, and run the school on. I desire to say to such ones that I highly appreciate the confidence they have in me, yet I can not enteitain the idea of the purchase of the property ; and, besides, if I di:n. I would be going counter to the dictates of my concience, for I do not think it a good policy to allow the property to fall into the hands of any piivate party what ever. I have exerted all the influence of which I am possessed to get the people en thused enough to take some steps by which the debt could be paid and tiit property secured for a lasting possession to the citizens of the town. Mr. Appelt, in a strong editorial last week, emphasized the duties now devolving upon the people, and it seems to me my words are so weak in comparison with his that I feel like this appeal will also go unheeded. The most plausible plan I have to advocate is for fit teen or twenty of the leading citizens to contribute by subscriptioli a sufficient amount to purchase the property at a reas onable figure, then allow the property to go to sale, and then buy it in and reissue stock to those subscribers. By this plan the transfer of the property would be legal, and all the old stock would be cancelled, and the new company could then own and operate it as they saw fit. It will be a burn ing shame to allow that nice piece of prop ertv to be sacrificed for the la'k of $1,100, which the citizens of Manning are fully able to meet, if they will but consider the question properly. The property has ai ready been sadvertiseu for sale, a&d what. ever is done, must be dene within the next few days, or it way be too late. In nmy muindj.-is not a question of whether or DoLytnare able to contribute fifty ($50) or seventy-ive ($75) to save the Institute, but whether you can atord to see the property, which cost thrs~e tiines the indebtedness, sacrificed, without at least making a noble effort for its perpetuity as an institution of learning. 1t you do allow it to go, don't complain about the la::k of proper school acilities; and, furthermore, don't have the brass to make an effort to erect another school building for several years to come; or if you do, this lack of public spirit will tver rise up before you. A word to the wise .s sufficient. E J. BntowNE. ATTENTION COLORED TEACH ERS! We, as colored teachers of Clarendon ounty c'>.uld greatly improve and unify >ur met'sod of school teaching if we would r.eet aad discuss the different methods, mod al.opt such plans as will give us a good miform method. It a ould help'us a great deal, I think, n making our schools better, for they are ndeel poor. I would suggest, therefore, hat the Teachers Association mneet at .Man 2ing about the 2nd Saturday in Deceii er for the purpose of taking up the work suggested; or if any one knows >f a better iae and place let it be suggested throughb :rrespondence with me. I hope we will take advantage of this td have a well organmzed Association, as e have none. Respectfully, WV. A. Bnows Man ing, S. C., Nov. 18, 1896. CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED. with local applications, as they cannoa reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is - blood or constitutional disease, and in or ier to cure it you must take internal remie lies. Hall's Cure is taken internally, and tets directly on the blood and mucous sur races. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack uedicine. It was prescribed by one of the mest physicians in this country for years, tud is a regular' prescription. It is com posed of the best tonics known, combined writh the best blood purifiers, acting di rectly on the mucous surfaces. T..e per. 'ect combination of the two ingredients is s'hat prodoces such wonderful results in turing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. - aSold by Druggists, 75c. MRS. DAVID'S SCHOOL. Honor roll for mionth of Octol er': 'sue Srauge, . - - -.9 L~Ichstrang'v, . . . -' Ltoa T1iinous, . . . '07 (; :hm U:n rke'r, . . 94.4 k'v R JT, . . . . U jlartin ji ohia, . . . , 1 'ar.tiv Tmnon:, . - - 90.2 Ripns Tabules cure bad breath. R~ipans Tabules cure constipation. Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles. STATE OF SOUTH CAROUINA, COUNTY OF CLARENDON. ly Lor~is Appelt, Esq., Judge of Pcobte. STHEREAS, R. HOWARD GREEN made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the state of and effects of Patrick M1. fribbons. These are therefore to sight and dmonish all and singular the kini ted and creditors of the saiud 'atrick M. Gibbons, deceased, that hey be and appear, before me. in the Jourt of Probate, to be held at Man ting,on the 10th day of Decemnbr,uext, .fer publication hereof, at 11 o'clock a the forenoon, to show eause, if .y they have, why the said adin stration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 18th day ' November, A. D. 1896. SEAL.] LOUIS APPELT, SANDY U'ROVE SIFTINiS. We are pretty well all through har vesting over here. Crops short. prices low, faruers ini debt, andI ca't hilp it. See where cottou has dIr p to since McKinhys election. We w - der if thi. is foretelling wh:- hi's - tion meaun. If so. God help the producer. Well, w (a- !:st our 16 to 1 man, but wve .atve not lost our opiniou. We tifll wear oUr 1(; to I badge :ll the s . e wil See if protection is what we Ieed, i:staid of a change in our finaucial system, as claimed by the Republicans. If Mr. McKinley will only prove to be the Republican that Thomas Jefferson was, and take the -!ane siand that Jeffersou did on the financial ques tion, we will not coiplain. Mr. J. H. Gentrv of North Carolina and Miss Dora Denton of Sardis. Florence county, S. C., were maied at the residence of .r. J. \V. Barrow on Thursday, the 5th iust. Ie and his bride lelt the following Sunday for his home in the old North State. Mr. Gentry was the tobacco expert that Torn referred to two weeks ago. Cupid seems to be at work in our section. We hear of several more marriages to take place soon. You will hear from us again. Mr. Kenuev Cook of Georgia, nephew of Mr. W. I. H. Hobbs, who has been visiting relatives and friends in this section for soeUC time, will leave for his home soon now. Come igain, Kenney; we will be glad to see you. 3Mrs. J. E. Kennedy has taken :arge of her school at this place. W e are pained to learn that Mr. J. J. McFaddin is very low, not much iope of his recovery being enter mained. Ie is about 84 years of age, nd noted for his liberalit and hos pitality. Well, we think of trying Manning Ihis week with a load of tobacco. and e will gi e you a call. We will have 0 close for this time, but in our ext we will tell you of some of alem's over-productions. MANNING ACADEMY. The following pupils graded high st in the respective classes for the xveek ending Nov. 6: Higher--Claribelle White and Lu ille Alsbrook; Intermediate-Bishop ilsbrook; Primary-Julius Clark and [illie Plowden. The conduct medal was voted to Eddie Cuttino. Iuez White graded highest in music. Bettie Gardner, greatest im provement in writing. R. W. N11RI To Our Clarendon Friends WVe are now prepared to oflaerlov ror what you want. Our Stock is nense stock of hardware a large line I P AINTS, C at lowv figures. Harness, Saddles, Rubber and Be Great bargains in Guns, Pistols, Headquarter for Powder, Shot an Engine Supplies, Belting, etc. ~EADQUARERS FOR COOKING AND One of the. houses onl the Leaf Market ~i] Has ample means and and selling tobacco to the b SrWe desire a share of your patrou Letters cf inquiry .J. LH. WILSc REFERiENCE-"BIorder Grange W.L. absolutely n cost of mans W W. L. Do producti< mnater's PriCes -. TI also $2.5~ $2 shioes ior /i;.'~t mead$2.50, o /;:. Th fulline for sale by Pl FOR SALE BY E. C. HO President. -e SUCCESSORS OF B No. 195 E cjrA1tr.ES~l% The Manuing (uar.Is came back home from the Fair last Thursday night, and all of the bovs had a big titnie. TIe - L a.er0S tte --;eIeit e ec ti4:1 Cau n')w ge+1 thieii monev by cOlling on us. We have the stuff, -.'nd are anxio::s to ge; rid of it. O!4 of Clarendon's Confederate veterans, who distingished himself on many a battletiel, told us that lie never felt as proud t anythingO at the Site Fair a h- did of Colonel Bilsford's ~batallion of cavalry.ald the M:ning (uards. Thle little blac k pic!aninies of the. tow n celebrated McKinley's election vv;th a torchlight lprucession last Tht:sly ni.;lt. TIere was enthusi asm in the processin as Captain Henry Smith, with solemn tread to the tune of a fife ali1 drum, marched ip abnd through Our streets hurrah ing for - McKinley ati Miss Hanna." NOdoubt the young Africo-Americaus thoglit Hanna is McKinley's wife, and should come in for her share of the triumph. JUST A WORD. I only want to mention that among other things in my gro cery I keep bast flour, sugar, several grades of coffee, best tea, lard, rice, grits, starch, baking powder, bacon, soda, soup, lye, condensed milk, canned toma toes, canned soup, already cooked, cai ned s:lmon, genuine Colutmbia River salnon, Ameri can sardines, genuine French Sardines, best cheese, pure but ter, snow 11iakes, ginger snaps, sodas, lemon, and other crackers, fancy candies, tobaccos, eigars, load'ed shells. empty shells, shot, powder, gull caps, gon wads, blacking, combs, brushes and stationartTv. I ha:ve th.e best 5c. gents' lialf hose in Manning. Don't forget that I keep staple Drv Goods an I a line of the Very Best Shes. Cione and see me. J. H1. LESESNE. AARE! NT & S IN, IL S; E TC., ing, Leather, etc. Shllsb (loadled and emipty.) HEAYiNG STOVES (WARRANTED). E, VA, Leading Ware Largest Loose the Wiorid. eery facility for handling ~st advantage. e. Correspondence solicited. oimptly answered. N, lM.Riage1*. jank," Danville, Va. Douglas 0 SHOE T IN THE WORLD. $.00 SHOE FOR $3.00. sh, durable and perfect-fitten, qualities :essary to make a finished soe. The facturing allows a smalle profit to dealers e sold at $3.00. iglas $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes are the s of skilled workmen, from the best possible to put into shoes sold at these e"Belmont" and "Pointed oe" (shown in cuts) will be e leaders this season, but any other style desired may be obtained from our agents. 9. - all colort.. Fr e i'atet caf C French pnini hi pid etc..ograded to corrui If deale~r canmot supply you, write W. L. DOUGLAS, Broekton, Mass. TON. Manning. S. C. teay Coinprasure YD B~ROTHERAS, ST BAY, THOMAS & BRADHAM Has just received a load of the FINEST H(;RSES that ever came to this town. DRIYERS, SADDLE HORSES AND -WORK HORSES. If you want a nice horse be sure and see them at once. They will be sold at prices to meet com petition. TIIOMAS & BRADHAM. 16 Sixteen to One. This is what is agitating the minds of the people of the country, but whether this wins or the gold banner floats on the breeze You are Compelled to Shoe Yourself, Wife and Children, and there is no place in the State where you can be better suited in shoes than in Sumter, and No place in Sumter can compete with WALSH & SHAW. Now if you have 16 children or 1 it will pay you to call and see us. We make it a study, SHOES EXCLUSIVELY. WALSH & SHAW, The Sumter Shoe Store, Sumter, S. C. ESTAILLSHED 18G8. Sign of the Big Watcb, scTrMa~ 2 , *. 0. - A BIG LINE OF - Birthday, Wedding and Christmas Presents - WATCHES, DIAMONDS - Fine Sterling Silver Clocks, Optical Goods, Fine Kniive~, Scissors and Razorg, Machine Needle~s and All repa.iring guaranteed. " ARTHURBELITZER, Thle+->Furniiture+-: Mian At Sumter, S. C.1 Will Save You Money. IIIPORTANT NOTICE!b In obedience to a petition frm the citizens of Clarendon B County, PRESIDENT ORAICHEAD, OF CLEMSON COLLEGE, Has agreed to hold a A.MalgS L, AT 10 A. M. AND) CONTINUING TIIROUGH THlE DAY. Thei farmiers of (Clarendon and adjoining counties are cordial lV ivte tolI be p)resent and to participate. The lastitut oe is a practical school for the progressive farmer. The rfeity v of Clemson College will talk on H orti culture, Truck-Farming, Daliryinig, Care of Domestic Animals, Fertilizers, Drinking Water, And suchi other subjects as may be of interesc to farmers. D~r. Wyman wvill trentfree diseased stock. Any peso present will feel at liberty to ask questions on any Agricultuoral subject. tL" President Craighead will make an address on the necessity of edcat ion for the farmer or some other subject. HON. JAMES E. TINDAL, * LOUIS APPELT, ol JOS. H. B3URGESS, He' L. L. WELLS, J. S. EVANS, ovi Committee. We The Policy that has Built Up this Business is Honesty. The people of Sumter and Clarendon have been taught that this firm is to be depended upon-Wool is called wool and cotton is called cotton here. There is nothing mysterious about anythiug that we do or say, and should by any chance an unsatisfactory piece of goods creep into our stock, YOUR MONEY BACK OR SATLSFAC TION GIVEN. We Solicit the Trade of Ev ery Wage Earner Solely on the question of merit. We promise you the most com plete assortment, we promise you every garment is made upon honor, and we promise you our prices are absolutely and without exception THE LOWEST. We Offer Exceptional values in Men's Woolen Suits and Overcoats. $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $7.50. Your patronage will be o-irs if you will call and examine these high grade goods. We Claim for Our Boys' Department- Absolute Supremac, Look at it from any standpoint you choose, size, issortments, styles, qualities or prices, and you will find it head and shoulders above any Boys' Clothing Stock in this city. We are Agents for the Celebrated Faultkss Clothing; Every Suit Warranted not to Rip. 100 Children's Knee Suits at 98a, worth $1.25. 100 Children's Knee Suits at $1.49, worth $2.00. 50 Boy's blue, black and brown Cheviot Suits, 15 to 19 years, $3.95, worth $5.00. 100 pairs Men's Working Pants, 77c, worth $1.25. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT Like all others, is in the lead. We have shoes of all kinds, all qualitie., and all at the lowest pice. See the line of Women's, Boy's and Children's Shoes we are selling at 98 cents. DRESS GOODS AND. DRY GOODS. What we have in these departments it would take a whole paper to enumerate. Suffice it to say that in this as well as in other de partments we have the best the New York market affords. Bear in mind that we are not dependent on any one department or line for our profit, but are satisfied with a[small even profit all the way through, and can, therefore, sell on a closer profit thau any store handling one or two lines. HESE ARE FACTS AND FACTS ARE HARD TO DOWN. Come and see for yourself, and you will readily understand why we are doing such a large business and still bidding for more. Yours Respectfully, I. RYTTENBERG &SONS, SUMTEED, S. C. he large Store on the Corner of Main and Liberty Streets. Acree's Warehouse, 4 Danville, Va. EIREr are the Headquarters of the Tobaco '3 rade of Virginia IlILULand North Carolina ? ANV LL , Awith her yearly sales reachir.g over 42,000,-.. a . ... a* 000 lbs. Other inasrkets are babies beside her. Which is the Leading and Favorite House of the Danvile Trade?. Easily answered: nrrE. F. ACREE az BRO., Owners and Propr'etrs:. I~flL,) . F They lead Danville as Danville leads the worl'd'. Why is it'? ~cause after long trial and test they have proven their Honesty, Capacity~ Security. Promptness and Accommodating Disposition. Then Patronize Them, and Thus Serve Your Own Best Interests, To Arrive this Week! One car eaIch Horses -errdf iuiles, H.. H ARDBY. uniter. S. C., Nov. 9, 1896. 232 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON S. C. State Age nts for the Sale of olesale Tin Plate, toves,. SheetIron, ware", UTioneis' Gords,.( izedGutter trand Pipe. r 200 different styles of Cooking and Heating Stoves. Also Oil Cookers and Heateus. Te want the leading merchant in every town in the State to sell our lines of Stom-s. guarantee full protection in his territory to each agent we appoint. If not so.. in. vour town send direct to us for cats and priees.