The Manning times. (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, January 12, 1898, Image 3

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, 'AlES ALL. COUNTY AND TOWN OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. MIANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12, 1898. 1AR~GAINS That must attract the attention of those who have the cash to spend and want to spend it where they can get the best values for the cash. A large lot of C'ock Robin Tobacco, in 121:x. boxes, at i. per pound, by the box. Big bargain in Green Cof fee. Can give you the best Green Coffee at 12,c. per pound. Best Pat ent Flour. $3.50 per barrel. We offer some great bargains in Dry Goods. We offer Calicoes that will not fade at 4c. per yard. Closing our stock of Fall Clothing at greatly reduced prices. We offer the best yard-wide Bleach Homespun at 7 . per yard. by the bolt. Best Hickory Stripe Shirting at 7ie. and S c. per yard. see some extraordi in Jeans of all grades - d we will surprise 3f heavy Plow Shoes e carry a large stock Shoes, very cheap. line of Ladies' and Gents' Neckwear very cheap. Ladies who wish to buy Hats can get them very cheap now, as we are closing out our fall stock of Millinery very cheap. Give us a call. We are always glad to serve you. Yours truly, W. E. JENKINSON. -Notice is hereby given that no advertisements will be hereafter changed in this paper where the copy is brought in later than Sat urday :loon. >licitr \Wji,.ou has b.en c.le.l to at teud the L--gisla.ture. L'rye 's dn, ,tore is being puinteid a bettutiful luril hue. Va.ccino V :rus, Ivlry Poin.ts, fur sale by It. B. Loryea, z .i s:. Tnz Tntrzs onlee can no0w supp)y al kinds of legal b:anks. The Icgislative d egatic fro::this col:: ty ;et: yesterday morning four-dollr-t-day Go to Brockinton's for whatever yon want. There is a lull in adrertising at present. and we would be glad to have a few goa, live correspondents thro;gbout t:e :oanty. Send as the news, we want it. Married, last Wednesday evenin... ::t the bride's residence, ne::r Brewington, Mr. Howard Muldrow and Mrs. Irene Flowan. Rev. James McDowell officiated. Baker's Chocolate for cooking purposes R. B. Loryea, the druggist. Mr. A. L. Chavis gave us, last Saturday. c nvineing proof that be had made sausages froit his recent hog killing. ie brought us a nice meu. anid they were much en joyed. Dwelling houses are in demanud in tis placc. We kaow of a gentlema~n who quite anxious to make Mannitng his home, but so far is prevented because hie cannot get a suitable dwelling for his family. A fine line of stationery at Brockintou's, aL all prices. Next to M. Levi's. We were handed. last Monday, a few pounds of sugar made by tir. Gieorge D. Smith of Workmians, and it is without a doubt as aweet as any pure sugar wec eve'r tasted. Mr. Smith made about 400) pouen 1 of the article and is now wel supplied with one necessary article that he heretofore had to pay out his money for. One night last week some mis~creant on robbery bent made an entrance into the railroad depot O~ice and. breaking open a cash drawer, stole therefrom about $5 in change. The thief did not tronble anytihing else, not even making an attempt to go into the safe, where there was a considerable sum of money at the time. Biggest stock of fine Candies in town. R. B3. Loryea, the druggist. Manning is to be visited somonxow by T. Allen McQuary, who is making a touir "arornnd the world for an Arkansas girl aind Sr,0. This romantic ride is no 3oke, and the people of this place will have an oppor tunity of seeing a man who proposes to carry out a pirovision of an ecceatnec parent whlo reiruses to give his daughter's band un til this remarkable feat is accomplished. The pcstofice at Lake City was de-stroyed by fire last Monday night. There seems to be some fatality about that postotizce. A n.egro was appointed postmatster :nd thr; people object d so seriously that thy re fused to patronzze the offce; later the as sistant postmiaster was shot by unknow-n parties,and now tne oaice is destroyed. The government will no doubt investierte the trouble, and the probability isi that some2~ body will get into serious trouble. Look-look-go to Brockinton's for that wondefnl Celery Compound, oily St. per bottle. Next to M. Levi-s. The shorving made by our County Treas urer speaks well for the peopie of Claren don. The amournt to be collected is abouit S36.000, and of this amount $31.00 is a:. ready in. To pay this tax m anys~rifices had to be made. Corn had to be sarf~e an~d for::ge was put upon the market when it was neededl at home. :lre'A tatives in tmakin'g up the levy for the cutuing tax collection, remembere that t:mues are :put like they were when cotton was bringivg doab~e the present tprice. It woubt be wrell to take off at least one maill, even it those who have Sclaims against th- county must wait for their money, We want to see the conuty out of debt and on a cash basis. but under existing conditions it would be better to kt her remain in d..bt than to crash the mass with txa. LMr. Eliaia Be'rry, of t als place. says he never i ad anything to do huua so mc good and give sruch quick relief fromn rhen mnatismi as Chamiberlain's Pain Bahiln. Hie wa bothered gre'atiy with sh:ting lpatin fromt hip to kneo until he use-d tirs iini m uent, which affords prompt reef.--B. F. Baker. druggist, St. Paris, Ohio. Fcr - by Rt. B. Loryea, the draggist. j MANING, S. C., Jan. 4, 1898. To the Honorable the Intendant and -Town Council of Manning: GENTLEMEN:-At a regular meet ing of the Board of Health held this day, the following resolution was Sadopted: In view of the existence of small pox in Atlanta, Ga., and Greenville and Rock Hill, S. C., the Board here by recommend that the citizens of this town have themselves and fami lies vaccinated as a precautionary Smeasure. * Respectfully submitted, R. B. LORTEA, Sec'y Board of Health. Farmers' Meeting. In accordance with a resolution adopted by a mass-meeting of farmers held Janu ary- 3rd, 1598, I call upon each chairman of the township boards of commissioners to issue a call for towrnship mecetings to be bheld prior to the first Monday in Februatry next, and there organize a "Cotton Gro~wers Protective Association." That at said meet. ings delegates be elcted to meet at thc court house in Manning on saleguy it SFebruary for the purpose of perteetmng said organization. Let there be a full attend ance. E. D. H ODGE, January 3, 1898. Chairman. Our Sardinia Letter. The young folks of Sardinia send greeiings to the readers of Tm:E T mEs "With peace and good will to al! mankind," while our hearts go out spontaneously to the good people of this place who so graciously thre-. their doors open to the visitors w ho came to help us enjoy the festivities of the Christmas holidays. The din ner parties and evening entertain ments will ever linger in our memo ries as among the brightest episodes of our lives. The visitors whom we hope to hue with us again were Misses Maggie Scott, Kingstree; Leila Scarboroug,, Bishopville; Maude Garland, WXork man; Lottie Garland and Mrs. Chan dier,? Jefferson; Messrs. Willie M il drow and Edd Sauks, South Lrolin a College; Robbie Muldrow, WVit Rhodes, Coy Shaw, Willie Chaudle r, Bradley Wilson, Mayesville; Dow Player, Workman; Walter M cFa den, Sandy Grove. The pleasures of the week ended on Friday evening with a Res.olutio party at Mr. W. T. Rose's, which, to ward the close, became right solemn and affective. As the old year waned aw! the clock told the ilme a tablet was 1han1etl around !or new resolu tions. So:ue of them were seriou, others amusing. "To b a! bctter boy," "To turn over a new leaf was repeted many times. Two resolved never to drink a drop of 0. P., so if you hear anything do not charge it to the resoluti'ocs. Joel and Ernest, who have just made their debut in the c'ocial circles, kindly playing fad to the big boys, resolved that they would be out of the sap crowd before the next go round. The girls all being good enough, to bind up the boys under a 1ue to "T aste no., toach ne, ha St+ '. Dr. Uradley, our rising yoaig doctor, resolved not to iniul ie in a single thing but hard study for th ec he otsro venl a ta of help bitters. At last they ll resolved to revive the Literary So c1 t _7 . Should they do anytlirg that vwould amuse or intercst the readers of TEE Ti-s I will let you klos. Guess you will hear from me, for we have some debators over here that do not fall far short of the "Immortal Trio." When we overworked Wen Meet together now and then For a wciai tim.: with the girls, Keepia diepointrant in the rear An'1 e:.jyn n "rood cheer, We brorden and better otr lives. ___Co'. .:r :, and t : . Li::. eruptions, a oi ! pin-or : o pray requsired. IL i-' g -: Caj i". 't) vt ' 'rftc: z r:a at~et o- :tL" .~'' rv 35 c. ~x' . ox. Pr I Jordan Jots. Jordan nearly always has its repre sentatives in the swamp. At present a number of sportsmen are oif on a duck-hunt. They expected to float down Santee for several days, and! then return on the train, sending their boats up on the steamer. No re ports have been received from therm but they are expected in a few days. The party is composed of Messrs Jos. Davis, \Warren Nelson, WV E Davis, and others. IQuarterly Conference will be held here ont next Saturday and the Pre siding Elder well preach for us on Sunday. The~ farmers are beginning their preparations for another year; the saw mills are busy sawing lu'aber for building and reparing barns and ten ants houses. The Tobacco growers of this neigh borhood are somewhat discouraged and do not feel like attempting to cultivate another crop too much out lay for such a small income. The school is doing well, over 8 1 pupils enrolled, and the average at tendance good. Wmnz. Jan. 5, 1898. When you. can not sleep for' coughing take Chamberhin's Congh Remecdy. It a! ways~ giv p~ ro:upt relit.. It is mioc excel '.-at for colds, too, as it ids expectoration. ri'ees the lungz and prevents any LUn dne oarvd pneumula. F'or sate by R. D. La yea, the druggi.,t. G~old Productiom of 1897. The Director of the Mint, from in formation nowv at hand, say s that there is substantial evidence that the world's product of gold for the calen dar year 1897 will approximate if not exceed, $240,000,000, an increase of nearly 20 per cent over 1S9G. The gold product of the 'United States for' 19G was $53,100,000; for 1897 i will approximate $01,500,000, an in erease of $8,400,000. The indications for the United States are that Colorado will lead in the production of gold for 1897, as is estimated by ex-Governor Grant that it will n.> be less than $20,000,000. Caifor'nia will follow, with a produet of probay $19,000,000. with the ex ception of thei states of the south ap palachiar~ range, it is believed that there wviil be an increase in every pro d:uing' state and territory of the gold product over that of 189G.- iver Kniht-Wa tchmnan. I ion's This an e'..' o c'atarrh 1';: a e~ t L,-' car.:a by , -!.s Ctairrh Cmue. 1. . Cu''rv & Co. Prop'. Tokeio. '. CLee fo.'Ir the las 15 ylas, and believe i perfectly honorb"e n" l i es 0nt any d. obli'tionlS made by their tir, Wa & 'Travx,\ Wholesal D'ug'ts. To' Leo, (. W\armc, NC' sz's & .Mis, Whol.'~: IjaUl's Catarrh Cure is taken internally,. actingY dirretly. upon the blood and tmucous surfacsof the systemn. Price ~5e per bot ItIe. Sold by all druggists. Tes.timuonials Hlrs Family 1 Iills are the i~e't. "Thie Confederate Soldier of the Civil "ar just published, contains 500J page.s 1' 'x 16 inchies, and over 1,000 largze Battle scnes,' Portr'aits. Maps, etc. T1he greatest ad lares Wc \ar Book ever published. and th- onl one that does justice to the Con feerate soldier and the cause he fought or Complte in one volume. Agents waned everywhere to sell this book en our nwade'y plari. Many of' the lady ani3 gentemenf agents who are at work are mak ig $100( to $200 per month. Veterans. Sons and Daughters of Yeterans. and oth ersintre~edare reqested to senfrcua batflillustrated descriptivecrena (free) and term.fs to agents. A ddress, Con rir-Jornal Job Printing Co., Louisville, K. [18-12t QUARTERLY REPPRT -OF - C UNTY SLJPEFV\/8OF. The folloving R eport of Claimis approved trom the 1st of October, 1S97, to the 5th of January, 1S9, in(1lusive, siiowNi1g in whose favor and for what purpose and th imint, s pul)Iishei in ( onfoI'mity to the Act of the Legislature of 1897 I8; \o. \a AM Nrn I'roiU'0 . A:M'T. \O. :%AME AND PURPOSE. AM'T. Sept. 30 183 E C Dickson, Magistrate............. ; 5 00 Dec. 0 254 W E Urown,M.D., am. arm for negro 30 O C Oct. 2 184 .J i Windham, enard. cha in: tag... 15 0 55 S C Turbeville, lumber .......... .. 43 GC 185 R T !Iarvin,. guard, chaineL...t... 4t (::5 A H1 Richbourg, guard, chaingang. 0 0(C 18G T C Owens, Supervisor's salarv..... 1 0'I) 257 Sofrona: Ethridge, charity.... ...... 10 0C 187 J 1 Iesesne. Board Examiners. . 10 5>) ,5 S L Stidilamn, clothes for poor...... 1 GC 18 E J Brown:e. Board Examiners...... 11' 5 2a: J E Lee. bridge work............... 3 5C 9 1S? R T liarvil. guard, chainLeam: ... it) 00 200 L Dickson, M. D.. exam. lunatics.I 10 O 190 A - ichbour, Maistrat'e.. 1 J W Bradley. examining lunatic... 5C 1:1 J F Richbourg, Constable........... -52 1 M oods, M. D., exam. lunatic.... . 0C +'2 C C D)uBose, guard, c ainganr.... 4 0 26:i J E Riclhbourg. bridge..... .... ... 4 3r 1- L Stidham Sup't poor farm.1.. 1? 0? 2t4 J M Mims, member towvnship board 10 0C 10 19) A P Hill, bridger claim .... ............7 2'V T Kennedy, member t'nsh'p )' rd 10 1C 195 W S Richbour', Sup't Ed., -alary... 75 0 26 T E Burgess, member t'nsh'p board 10 0C 1' C P Lesesne, clerk, salarv........... t 3' '27'H L Brunson, bridge.. ..... ..... 8 PC 1:7 R L ro:dway, bridge claim ....... 1? 00| 36 L Appelt, st'tnery, ad:. c'ntr'et, etc. 41 2i; 1 1 8 J E Richlbour. Magistrate.......... GU 04 i11 26:1 T II Robinson, Constable........... 12 5C 1.9R M J.ohnson, Constable...... ..... 0 '25 '70 A P Ragin. Magistrate........ ..... 16 6( 290o J P aindr ews. (roner ..............1 () 1' 271;'T C Owens, Supervisor. salary.... 30 0C 201 A P Ragi agistrate .. ......... 82 '2T C Owens, ofice exp. postage, ete .3 1 l 20" .11 M vntgo.merv, Ex. (o r. Jurv . 4; 23 I T Htarvin, guard, chaingang 2i 0C 3\\ W. Frierson. Nx. Comn. r. ,Jurv...' 5t ! ?74 C A Lewis, guard, chaingang.. .... 1 51 2; 204 J 11 Lesesne, expert on Grand .Jurv. 20 o0 : 275 J P Andrews, Coroner.... .......... 11 Oc 205 W Iker. Evans & CoLs. Co. ta 't y 1 15 30 276 C T Martin, bridge.. . ............. 1) C 20; S J mowman, jurv.Wit. : Co& . 'kts ',51 ? :31 277 E C Dickson, Magistrate...... .... 25 0( j3 207 John H Ma honey, bridge cinim. .... 5) 30 27 R M Johnson, Constable....... ..... 18 7 208 Chas. F Jenkinson, guar(. ehalmiingg 15 01) 180S 20:)E R Plowdon, Jr., aulin . ..... 4 00 Jan. 3 27: It 11 Griffin, services of t'ns'p board. 20 O( 210 V C Davis. Tel., behalf of prisoner.. 2124 2 0 J C Baker, services of t'nship board 20 0( 211 Walker, Ev. & Cogs.. stationerv. etc .I ,-,l1J T Barrow, bridge claim............ r 5( Nov. 1 212'S J Bowman. court exnense.... ...i 224 45 1252 iI B Bateman, Constable............ G 213 C M Simmons, chaingang.283 H B Bateman, Constable............ 2 214 J V Frierson, bridge and hauling... 9 0) 24 D T Winter, Coroner's Constable... 2 O( 215 J P Turbeville, Magistrate.... ..... 2t R '2 5 D J BIradham, Sheriff, paid Sherili 216 D Levi, supplies. chaingang......... 41 5 Sumter, dieting prisoner .......... 20 0: 217 J F Richbourg, Magistrate... . ......l ,b 280.D J Bradham, Sheriff, jail report.. 31 1 2i W% J Turbeville, lumber... ......... " 2 D J Bradham, Sheriff, jail report... 2j ;( 21: A J Ilichbourg, Magistrate...... .... . 3:. 1) J Bradhame, Sheriff, jail report... 26 2( 220 J F Richhourg. Constable........... 5 21); J Bradlam, Sheriff, jail report.. 34 4( G 221:\\ C Ch:andler,: chairs, court house. 27 00 D 1) J Bradham, Sheriff, jail report... 31 4 222 E C Dickson, Magistrate........... 25 00 29.1 J Bradhamn. Sheriff, jail report 61 :) 22:3 R ! Harvin. guard, enamilgang..... 25 G0 , 2:12 A II Richbourg, guard, chaingang.. 15 0( 224 .J Ii Wind ham, chaingan. . . 4 35 ?:3 D Levi, member County Board...... 10 0( 13 225 S T Tobias. Constable.............. 50 00 214 1) Levi. pay t'ns'p bd.,~St. Paul T S. 15 0( 220 H B Bateman. Constable........... .6 . 25 295 J F Boschett, moving convicts..... 1 7. 227. J F lRichbourg, Constabl.e.......... G 2) 2:) D Levi. supplies, chlaingang. 15 G 225 11 B Baiemnan, Constable............ 6 25 27 1 M Woods, M- D., exami'ng lunatic. 5 0( 22 A J Richbourg. Magistrate... ...... 33 2:)8 M Levi. supplies, chaingang......... 0 0! 230 I B Bateman, Constable............ G 25 29\1 Levi, jail supplies...... ...........5 15 231 ) P Legg, mowing court house sq're 2 00 :00 M Levi, court house account....... - ; S. 1 232' D) Brad ham, lumber and hauling. 474 27' 301 M Levi, poor house account. ...... 142 5 23:3\Walker, E v. & Cogs. Co., stationery : (8 -12 J J Gowdy, bridge claim.......... 3 0( Nov. 20 2341H B Bateman, Constahle............U G 30 T J Tisdale et al., B'd T'nsh'p Cor. 30 0( :35 H '3 Bateman, Constable.. ......... G 25 :304 J E Richbourg, Magistrate..........02 0? 2:3+ M Levi, lumber. .... . 305 J H Johnson, repairing bridge...... 1 5 SW S Richtbourg, Sup' Ed. salav.. ; .5 306 J H Johnson et al., B'd T'nsh'p Con 22 5 20 25 Rhamme & Davis. defending overseer 10 00)( 307 S L Stidham. Sup't poor house...... 10 0 2:39Davis Hardware Co., tools. ete .. 1 305 A P Ragin, Magistrate...... ......S 3 Dec. 3 A240 E C Dickson, Magistrate............ 5 00 :301) J F Bradham, member T'nsh'p B'd. 4 5 4 6240 J P Turbeville Magistrate. ... .. 1I G7 310 J P Strange, washing jail clothes. 3 :) 241 J R Sprott, work on court house.... 7 00 311;A J Richbourg, Magistrate.... ..... 10 G 242 T R Robertson, Constable.......... 15 ;5 312 J F Riclhbourg, Constable.......... 12 5 43.1 B Bateman, Constable ........... . 2 313 J Elbert Davis, postage, 1807........ 1 0( 244 J H Windham, Constable.......... 2 0 314 D J Bradham, conveying lunatic. 15 5: 245 J P Andrews, Coroner. ............ .11 CO 315 D J Bradham, Sheriff's salary....... 175 Ci 2411 B Bateman, bridge............... 20 00 I316 Walker, Ev. & Cogs. Co., books, etc. 32 0 247 N Wilson, insurance on c'rt liouse 5( 00 317 D J Bradham, conveying lunatic... 14 S: 248 0 F Jenki nson, guard. chaingang... 15 00 315 A J Richbourg, pork for chaingang. 2 s 249 C P Lesesne, clerk, salary........... '8 33 310 Dr. W M Brockinton, phys. and dr'gs 101 S G 250 J F Iichbourg, Magistrate... . 16 (G 320 C P Lesesne, clerk, salary... ..... ..S 3: 231 ) Levi, supplies for chaingang...... 10 38 5: 221 B 0 Caritey, Magistrate............ 8 3: 232 1) Levi, supplies for chaingang..... . :3,:- :322 W T Kelly, Constable. ............. 0 2 253 L B Gibbons, lumber and bridge.. 36 00 i323.Louis Appelt, Probate Judge........ 6 0 Attest : T. C. OWENS, C. P TSx Clerk of Board. Supervisor Clarendon County. Russian Adm ini.r::ive .a:citne. The czar may po qualities aml virtues which, r.nder a happier system might bear fruit i_ the prosperity of hi: people, but he, like his subjects, i: crushed by the administrative machine from which, in lussia, there is no es cape. A new czar has as little initiativt and is as much at the nmercy of perm'a nent officials as is the chief of an Eng lish department reading in the house o commons the elaborate evasions of hi: head clerks. If he were really a despot, it might be well; for a benevolent des pot is an excellent thing, but he is n( more than the irresponsible head of at evil system which is founded on repres sion, ignorance, darkness and slavery. The chief object of the Russian bureau cracy, whatever official apologists mad say, is to exclude the light; to hold the people in a blind, superstitious obedi ence; to punish, imprison and banisl those who would teach the niserablb mujik that he is a man and not a rod ka filled beast, that the peasant has hi rights as well as the czar and an equa claim to happiness and freedom. This is why political discussion is forbidden in Russia, why every bool which opens the windows of the mind, even though of pure science and philoso phy, is prohibited by the censorshil and why every unorthodox dissente: who questions the claims of the success or of Ivan a-:d Paul and Catherine t< mediate with God for the people is re garded as disloyal and is treated a, such. A syste:n like this would neve: have been tolerated by any race of ener gy and intelligence, as Englishmen hav often taught both popes and kings. Bu the Slav people, of an oriental type, pa tient, sluggish, mystic and ignorant be yond all imagination, bear and suffer and allow themselves to be driven, like sheep to the slaughter, into the armie of the czar.-Nineteenth Century. The Atmosphere. Even if it were possible for man t live without breathing air he could no exist on the earth if it were without a: atmosphere. Plants derive carbon, th most important element of their food from the air, and without plants ther could be no food for animals, and there fore no human beings. Water als comes from the atmosphere, but if thur were no water there could be neithe plants nor animals. If food and wate could be supplied in some other way the world would still be unhabitable b plants and animals owing to the severi ty of the cold. Without an atmospher there would be no winds, and conse quently no waves or ccan currents The sea-if we may suppose one to hav been supplied by some unknown caus -would be a stagnant pool, uninhabit able by seaweed or fish. -Exchange. A Thoughtful Girl. "No wonder the pleasures of court ing have declined," said the stou youth. "Just look at the flimsiness c these modern chairs." And he pointed to a slender affair c white bambeo, touched with gilt. "You mustn't judge by appearances, said the stout girl softly. "I've ha that thair thoroughly braced with th very best of steel rods, and it is noi guaranteed to stand a pressure of 6 pounds to the square inch." Then they both sat down in it as final test.-Cleveland Plain Dealer. WA N T E D --TRUSTWORTIIY AN active g .;<temen or ladies to tm'v for responsible. establib lhouse in Soul Carolina. Monthly $'5 an d expenses. P' sitionf steadv; Rleferenec. Encies- se] adldresscd stamnped envelope. The Unmi ion Company, Dept. JR., Chicago. [18 1 Cold Breakers, Cold Breakers Three or four doses in time wj stop "Grnippe' or cure your cold in to 12 hours. Price, 25c. For sale 1t ID. W. ALDERMAN & SONS CO., lOu3t Alcolu. S. ( Sponed a Salc. A friend of n ine was in one of the emporiums the other cay and there ran across a very swell acquaintance sit ting in the shoe departacnt, where she was buying $3 shoes for her daughters. The haughty on: seemed qaite fius I tered when she saw my acquaintance and stammered out: "I-I just came down to get some shoes for my servants." Then, as she saw that the intruder :.;. greeting c'ne of her daughters, whc was jun in the act Of trying on the aforesaid plebian shoes, she hastily added: "Addie is trying them on for her, as she has the same sized foot as Bridget." But this struck Addle as a little too ridiculous, and, as she was a plain, ov eryday American girl, without frills, she laughed aloud, much to her silly mother's discomfiture. "Oh, don't mind ma!" she said. "That's just one cf her jokes. These shoes are for me, and I wear twos. Bridget wears sixes, I guess." "The shoes are very good here," said my acquaintance, "and very much cheaper than on l3roadway." But the silly mother would have none of it. She was furious with her plain spoken daughter and ha::d'd l eh the Sehocs to the amused(I and a"m nd shopwomoan. "PIll :c:;:.I ur s:rvants; dow;n," site said shortly. T will be better. Come, girls. Hope to see you again, And she sw ept out, with her nose in .the air, followed by her giggling daugh tersc. "You snoiled a Salo." said the shop girl as my acqua:n::e down, "1&t she'll comx Ln'k ;;.in. She's a rogu:" customer."-Pely 'ry in Yw ork Recorder. Goldbugs. The most remarbable goldbugs in the world are found in Central America. They belong to t genus Plusictis, and one might eai..ly imagino a speci men to be the work of some clever artif ier in maetal. The. head and wing cases are brilliantly p;oished, with a lister as of gold itself. To right and touch they have all th: seeming ;f metal, and it is hard to rt alze that the crea; ure is a mere animal. Oddly eno gh, there is another species of Plusioti3 from the same region, which has the appearanco of being wrought in solid silver, freshly burnished. These gold and silver beetles have a market value. They are worth from $25 to $50 each. The finest collec tion of them in existence today is owned by Walter Rothschild of the English banking firm. Though a young man, only 25 years of age, he has already spent $200,000 on beetles. Every year he scds two men to Central America to gather beetles. Ono of the Inost beau tiful bugs in the world is a small beetle known to science as the blue Hoplia. Its back is an exquisite iridescent sky blue, and the under part of its body is of a bright silver hue. The notion that it contains silver is widely entertained, and attempts have frequently been made to extract silver from it.-Buffalo Coin mercial. Sealed Bids Will be received by the undersigned up to 12 M. on Thursday, 13th inst. for the entire Stock of Dry Goods Clothing, Groceries, Noticus, Shoes Millinery, Hardware, etc., now eom Dprised in the store of H.D. Riff of Man ning, S. C. The cost price of sait stock being $2,020, as per inyeuator: in possession of I. L. Mintz, assignee fRight to reject any and all lids re served. Termns-Cashi. Goods to be mnoved immediately after the sale. Inven tory can be seen on application1 t< the undersigned. Each bid must be accompanied b: certified check or deposit of $250, t< be returned in case bid is rejected. I. L. MINTZ, Assignee. SKing and Calhoun streets, y Charleston, S. C. HUGER SINKLER, TAX RETURNS. OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR, CLARENDOX Cov~x ~, Mannin ,S C., Dec. 22, 1897. The Auditor's office will be open from the first day of January, 180. to the twentietn day of February, 1598, to receive returns of personal prop erty and real estate for taxation in Clarendon County for the year 180. The Auditor will be at the follow ing places in person on the dates mentioned to receive returns: Pinewood, Monday, January 10th, Packsville, Tuesday, January 11t , Panola, Wednesday. January 12th, David Levi's Store, Thursday, Jan uary 13th, 1S98. Sumuerton, Friday, January 14th, Davis X Roads, Saturday, January 13th, 1898. Jordan, Monday, January 17th, 1808. Johnson's Store, in St. Mark's to . nship, on Raccoon road, nea Dufflie's old store, Tuesday, January 18th, 1808. Foreston, Wednesday, January 10th, 1808. Wilson's, Thursday, January 20th, Alcolu, Friday, January 21st, IS98. W. M. Y ouma ns', Saturday, Janu arv 22nd, 1808._ H'aul's Store. Monday, January 24th 1S08. New Zion, T.ueday, January 25th. WV. J. Gibbons', Wednesday, Janu ary 26th. 1898S. J. J. McFaudin's Store, Thursday, January 27th, 18. cIlntosh's Store, Midway town ship, Friday, January 28th, 1808. Taxpayers return what they own on the first day of January, 1S98. All personal property an(d real es tate must be returned this year. Assessors and taxpayers will enter the first given name of the taxpa yer in full, also make a separate return for each party for the township the property is in, and where the tax payers owns realty, to insert the postoilice as their place of residence, and those who only own personal property, to give the party's name who owns the land they live on as their residence. which aids the tax payer as well as the county treasurer in making the collections and pre venting errors. Every male citizen between the ages of twedty-one and sixty years on the first day of January. 1505, ex eent those incapable of earning a support from being maimed. or from other causes, shall be deemed tax able poils. This does not apply to Confederate soldiers over fifty years of age. All the returns that are made after the twentieth dav of February will have a penalty of 50 per cent. added thereto, unless out of the county du ring the time of listing. Not know in- the time of listing is no excuse. The assessing and collecting of taxes is all done now in the same year, and we have to aggregate the number and value of all the horses, cattle, mules, etc., and their valuc that there is in the county, and have same on file in the Comptroller Gen eral's office by the thirtieth day of June each year. And from that time to the first day of October eac year the auditor's and treasurer: duplicate has to be completed and an abstract of tne work in the Comip troller-s office by that time, whicl w ill show at a glance that the audi Itor hasi no time to take in return or do anything else much, betweer the tirst day of March and the firs1 day of October each year but worn on the books and blanks. Thereforn I hope that all taxpayers will do mi the fav~or of making their returns h time, J. ELBER T DAVIS, A uditor Clarendon County JoI f I1fA ' .C ~ HA1P11E & DAVIS, . JLj A2 TORNEYS A'1 LA, MANNTNG. S. C. READY FOP CHRISTMAS, '97 A Great Storeful of Holi day Goods Now Ready for Inspection. The Prices Are the Lowest. BEAUTIFUL NOVELTIES. Lamps, Clocks and Watches, Glassware, Toilet Articles, Fancy Chinaware, Rugs, Albums, Perfumery, Dolls in every description, Toys in abundance, Toy Baby Carriages, Wagons. In fact everything appertaining to that line. A1lso to contibute more to the happi ness and comfort of the season, we have in stock such ap petizing eatables as Laver Raisins, Seedless Raisins, Currants, Citron, Mince Meat, Assorted Nuts, Candy, French Candy. French Sardines, Mustard Sardines, Columbia River Salmon, Pickles, Chow-Chow. Longfield Sauce, Sliced Breakfast Bacon, Shredded Pineapple. Canned Apples, Peaches, Mock Turtle Soup, The best quality of Butter, Flour, Self-Raising Flour, Tea, Coffee, ctc. We have made a BIG CUT in the prices of our Clothing, such as Over coats, Men's, Youths' arC Boys' Suits, and great bargains are offered. To arrive in a few days-FIFTY FASHIONABLE LADIES' CAPES, and STYLISH DRESS GOODS, all of which will be sold at LOWEST PRICES. Respectfully, S. A. RIGBY. BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME BY USING THE PUREST AND BEST MADE. GUARANTEED TO GIVE SA'1S FACTION. We have the agency in Manning for these Celebrated Paints. All persons interested in painting are requested to call and get a Color Card free of cost. ALSO A complete line of White Lead, Col ors Carriage Paints, Varnish Stains, Varnishes, Oils, Glaze Putty or any thing in the Paint line. Best of goods at lowest prices. RA B. ORYEAN3IT SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MIORTAR, MANNING, - S. C. STATE OF SOUTH OAROUNA, county of cladon COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. R. W. Duckett, plaintiff, against William Moses Butler, Leila T. But Ier, Minnie M. Thames, Martha A. Carter, Belle Butler. Lizzie C. But Ier, Pressley Butler and Abe But ler, defendants. Copy Summons-For Relief. To the defendants, William Moses Butler, Leila Y. Butler, Minnie M. Thames, Martha R. Carter, Belle Butler, Lizzie C. Butler, Pressley Butler and Abe Butler: TOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in this action of which a copyV is here with servedl upon you, andl to serve a copy of your answer to the said comn plaint on the subscribers at their of iee in the~ town of Manning, in Clar endon County, State of South Caro lina. within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to ans wecr the complaint within the time aforeaid, the plainitiff in this action w ill apply to the court for the relief d (emand~edl in the complaint; and you, the saidI Martha A. C-trter, are here by notiied that the complaint in the abhove entitled action has this the 1th dav of January, A. D. 1898 been iled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the Coun tv of Clarendon in said State, dated I a nuary~ 12. A. D, 1898. WILSON & DuRANT, .Plaintilrs Attorneys. 25-t-jan12]I______ .J. L. 'WILSON, Notary Public and. Insurance Agent. LIL aNi. t 1U .UTALV~ . .: L.:w OFFICE AT TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, MAxNxN, s. c. Not ce, CrFFIE (o COUNTY Si-Pxv50R, ) ICL.IG:NDoN COUNTYr. 3MA5:No, s. C., %-p t. 1, IWJ)7. I In accOrda.: e. with Sect~in 4', GLneral S. : t isu l .f:f r peons to 01n k ei , tot isth vn '4Mne aii Now therefore, take Lotice: ~ Anypr son found di ng in . istoi, car tr idges, ol DIknklsV without tirst having' Paid t Cou ~nty twety-tive d'oars for a licnse wvil i. a prscuted, and i convlice. they .'al be pums-bed~ by a tine not over $500,. or im pri-Uoned uit mere than one year or b~o:i 't the court's discretion. T. C. OwzEN,, I ~ Superviusor, C. C. 1ILSON & DUR ANT, Allorn)ey and Counseclors at Lun::', MIANNING S. C. R.J. FRANK GEIGERl, IDENTIST, M ANNING, . C. a 1898.8 We have begun a New Year, and with it we intend to offer new induce ments to the people of Clarendon. Call and see us and we will offer you in ducements for the cash that can't be found anywhere else. Clothing. We are closing out our Fall stock of Clothing at very low prices. SHOES. We can offer you good values for the money. Dry Goods alld 01otioiis. Anything in the line of Dress Goods we are willing to close out at astonishing low prices to make room for Spring stock. Tobacco. We can save you money on any grade of Tobacco you want. Our leaders, "Cock Bobbin," "Our Own," "Corn Tassel" and Sullivan's "Good Enough," cannot be equalled anywhere for the money. Groceries and Farm Supplies We keep on hand. Sugars have advanced some, but Coffees are cheaper than ever. Good Coffees from 10c up. Hoes, Rakes, Pitchforks, Spades, Plows, Backbands, Rope, etc., to be had at lowest prices. Yours truly, HARVIN & BARRON. I We have just received our Spring supply of Plow Stocks, Dixie Boys, Cast and Steel, Bames, Trace Chains, Single Trees, Back Bands, Collars, Collar Pads, and in fact everything the farmers need. Before you visit CHARLESTON, get our prices, and we GUARANTEE to save you at least freight on anything in our line. Pnight Here Just a Few Prices. Trace Chains........ ..........1Sc to 30c per pair. Back Bands, with Hoolks....................Sc to 35c each. Collar Pads..... ... ... ..................19c to 35c each. Single Trees..... ............. ..........12c to 25c each. A Good Plow Bridle only......................... ...40c. HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, EXTRA STIRRUPS AND LEATHERS, TUGS. TRACES, REINS, DOUBLE AND SINGLE. When you break your harness come to us for the broken parts. Nothing beats the New South Cooking Stove and the Cole's Air-Tight Heater. The largest line of China, Crockery and Glassware in town. A complete line of Guns, Pistols, Rifles, Ammunition, etc. Wagon and Buggy Material. Thanking you for your past favors, we are Tours truly, THfE DAVIS HARVWARE COMPANY 5 A. C, D AVIS, Managr ARM QOLS QJMPLEMENTS ARM QOLS NMPLEMENTS Mill Supplies, WVagon and Buggy IMaterial, House Builders' Hardware, Stoves, Ranges and Heaters, Pumps--Surface, Deep Well and Force, Guns, Pistols and Ries, Shells. Shot, Powder and Caps, Grind Stones, Oil Stones, etc. Barbed Wire and Mesh Wire, Nails, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Rivets etc0. Sheet Tin. sheet iron, Solder, etc. 'Hardware, Tinware, Agateware and Stoveware, Pot wvare, etc. Horse and Mule Shoes, Pocket and Table Cutly, Tools for Tinners, Gunsmiths, Blacksmiiths, Ma chinists, Carpenters, Horse Farriers, Shoemakers, Butchers andI Barbiers, For the above or anything in the Hardware line at lowest prices, corne to TH MANNING HA DWAR COMPANY, FRANK P. ERVIN, Manager. To Consumers of Lager Beer: WHENYUCM The Germnania Urewing Company, of Charlesv'n. 8. C., have made arraingreents with the s'uth Carolina State authoritics SA IG SLO by which theyv are enabled to fill orders fromn cessamers for shipm1ents of beer in hhisftdupihar aty quantity at the following prices: *yc to the comfort cf i Pints, patent stopper, 00c. per dozen. esoes Four dez--n pints is erate, $2.80 per crate' HAIR-CUTTING urtr1r. s225. IN ALL STYLES, Exports, pi::ts, ten dozen ::n barrel, so. S H AVMP ING) It will be necessary for consumers; or Dn ihnans n parte orderingto state that the beer is foidsac.r prvt osmto.We offer special I tL~ci...... rates for these slupmn.mts. Thi.s beer is Acodain ta n uaranteed pure, inade of the choicest hops A orl iunidcr. and malt, and is reeomimended by the J. L. WELLS. medical fratern ity.. Seud to us for a trial rdr Notice. - Office Superintendent of Education, ) Ciarendon County. Brewing CoD1Dan'V Until furthe notice I1wiu be in in.ofce Severy~ Saturany, from 9 a. m. to 1 mn. and Charh~t~f1.s. c. from2 p. m ,. to 5 p. mt. Other days e:.11i be Charestn S C- spent in vidting the schools. W. 8. RCIBOURG. SUPERVISOR'S NOTICE. Supt. Education, C. C. OFFICE COE NTY SUPERVISOR, ( Manning, S. C., Feb. 1st 189'i. CL~nENDoN CoUNrv. ___________________ MTanning. S. C., Jan. 29th, 1896.-The Ln uvyn n eeig County supervisor's ofhece will be open on Saturday of ech week, for the transaction IwiloSuvynEcnCardn of business. The other days of the week Ii Iandl adoSueing, Ent ines.eno wall bresto.yodc tedigt od Call at office or address at Samter, S. C., and rides. T. C. OWENS, P. 0. Box 101. Co.t Serviso. JOHN R. HAYNESWORTH.