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T 01IS AI'PELT, Eiirit M A NN ING, S. C.: W iDN E ESDAY. AUG. 30. 1899. I12As'r EL)L\ EltY WEDNESDAY. SUlSClIllT JON l'ATES: O ne Year....-. . - --. --- --...... 1.50 ADVERTISING R'ATES: One square, one time. Sl; each sue -uent insertion. 50 cents. Obituaries and Trihntes of Respect charged for as regular adv; tsements. Liberal contracts made for th.-ee, six and twelve months. Commnuications must be accouipnied by th - i al name and address of tie wr:ter in outer to receive attention. No con:mnfication of a personal eha.' aeter will I e published except as an adver Entered aL the Post Office at Manning as Second-Class Matter. TuILLNK BEFORE YOU CENSURE. Every county sheriff should be sup plied with trained blood-hounds. Never was this more forcibly demon strated than on last Saturday when it was learned that desperate characters were loitering in our swamps near the town. To go into one of these jungles a man takes his life into his own hands, because the object of the search can easily hide himself so that he can see those after him, and at the same time he can shoot his pursuers. Whereas if a trained blood-hound strikes a trail those pursuing have something to guide them and they are at least in position t) defend themselves from surprises. Had Sheriff Bradham blood-hounds avail able last Saturday morning when he heard that William Dixon was seen, he would have gone at once in pur suit and either captured the outlaw or run him away. There seems to be considerable harsh criticism of the sheriff for not a-cting immediately when the news reached him of William Dixon's whereabouts. It must be remem bered that Dixon's escape from the penitentiary authorities had been the talk of the town for several days and when Dixon was out before he was reported to have been seen in town, when the fact was, at that very time he was in North Carolina and soon afterws~rds captured. Notwithstand ing the reports often started by alarm ists, which would keep an officer ebasing shadows, were he to listen at everything he hears, Sheriff Bradham set about on Saturday to effect the capture of Dixon and his "pals," if it really were them that were sceen by the colored boy who claimed to have seen them. Magistrate's Constable Tobias, brave and dlaring, had consulted with the sheriff and solicitor and each of these officers knew of his intention. They knew that he was going to try to capture the supposed escaped con victs, and he wvas warned not to go by himself, and by all means not to let them get "the drop on him," but it seems the poor fellow, after a fruit less effort of nearly all night, started home, possibly thinking the report which reached Manning was another of the many false reports about Wil liam Dixon, and gave ap the chase. It may never be known just how To bias was overpowered. He had a keen eye, always alert, and had much experience with bad characters. H~e was a man of great bravery, and we cannot believe but what the scoun drels, whoever they were, saw him coining, for the moon was shining brightly and he upon the railroad and they down the embankment near the~ trestle; they divided, some going under the trestle and the others re mained where they were. As he stopped to halt those in front of him, the others crawled up the trestle be hind him and dealt the strickening blow, because it was seen the next morning where a barefooted track was on the ties behind the place where Tobias is supposed to have stood, and there also appeared a barefooted track beneath the trestle where Tcbias' gun fell and where it is supposed one of them went to get the gun which they carried off. When Sheriff Bradham got the news he actually had nothing at his service to go in pursuit. He could not have gone into the swamp, it would have been foolhardy to have done so, and had he been so impru dent, in what direction should he have gone? No dogs to point out the direction, it would have been looking for the needle in the hay stack. People before censuring an official should just look into the con ditions; a man can only do his best with the means at hand. STATE OF OHIO, CmT oF TOLEIY' Ltcas CorNTY. FIm.NK J. CHENEY tmakes oath that he is the senior partner of the tirm of F. J. CHE NEY & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and thaLt said firm wilt pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of cait.rrhi that cannrot be cured by the use of Hall-s Catarrh Cuire. FR~ANK .J. CHIENEY. Sworn to before- me andl subscribed in moy presence, this Otrh day of December. A. D. 1880. Hlall-s Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the systenm. Send for testimonials, free. F. J."CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists, 75c. Gov. McSweeney has announced his official staff, and among the gen tlemen honored with the title of "Col onel" we are glad to note W. B. Vil son of Charleston, formerly of Clar endon. The staff is made up of young men and from our knowledge of the members we will venture to say that when they make their first appearance in uniform it will be ad judged the handsomest "Governor's staff" in many years. We are espe cially proud of the appointment of Colonel Wilson. He has all the req uisites to make an ideal member of such a body, and besides we claim him as one of our own boys. We note that Sumter is showing her gocd faith in the reply made to the recently sent out circular letter to mayors by Governor McSweeney. The authorities in that city raided a number of suspected blind-tigers last Saturday night and in three of them tlev found "contraband." If all of the municipal authorities will follow Sumter's example, the days of con stables in the cities and towns will be few. Governor McSweeney has re ceived very encouraging replies to his letter, and we believe lie has adopted a policy which will take pol itics out of the dispensary law and make its enforcement easier of ac complishment. The cotton problem is certainly a difficult one to solve. Cotton statis ticians differ as much as do doctors and lawyers. One will say from a careful investigation of the reports sent to him from the cotton States, the crop will be as large or larger than last year, and he predicts 12, 000,000 bales, which would mean a very low price to the producer. Then here comes another who declares the crop short from 10 to 50 per cent, and advises the farzwers not to rush their cotton on the market. In this section the short crop theory holds good, and is what we want to believe, but when we consider the varying reports at this season every year, we have about come to the conclusion that those who are ready to buy cot ton are urging its marketing, and those who are not ready want the farmer to wait. In our opinion the best time for a farmer to sell his cot ton is as soon as he can harvest and gin it; we have never seen where a farmer or a merchant made any money by holding. True, in a very few cases by holding, the price went up and some money was made, but those whmo have had experience in holding cotton found it a costly ex periment. Last year some merchants made some money by holding, but these same merchants did not get back what they lost by holding the years prior. A New York firm sends out a letter in which it estimates eight cents for cotton, claiming to have reports from its correspondents indicating that the crop will be 20 per cent smaller than last year. We have no faith in the reports. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been mnule, and that too, by a lady in this country: "Disease fastenedt its clutches upon her an d for seven yer.rs she withstood its severest t but her vital organs were un derminx ed and death seemed imminent. For thre months she conghed incessantly, and coul nut sleep. shbe finally discovered a way to recovers, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. Kina's New Discovery for Consump tion, and was so much rclieved on taking frst dose that she slept all night, and with two bottles has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. Thus writes W. G. Hlammick & Co. of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at R. B. Loryea's drug store. Regular size 50e and S1. Every bottle gurranteed. 4 Foreston News. Editor THE TIMES: The quietude of our town was dis turbed last Sunday by an alarm that two suspicious looking characters had been seen in the woods about a mile and a half from here. A crowd of whites and blacks (mostly whites) with fire-arms was soon formed and went in search of the men, but they could not be found. Later develop ments revealed the fact that the men seen were negroes living near here. It is rumored here that the body of a. man was found last Saturday near Martins Lake in the swamp, the head having been severed from the body and nowhere to be found. The body is presumably that of a white man, though it is said to be in such a decomposed state that recognition is hardly possible. A thorough in vestigation should be had at once. The condition of the cotton crop in this section has materially chang ed in the three weeks past. The top crop is nearly all gone. Rust has set in in many places, which together with the sun and dry weather has aused premature opening and I es timate that half the crop is now open and the whole crop will be in by October 15th if hands can be had to gather it. Young corn is not doing as well as ould be wished for, but I believe a fair yield may be expected where the worms did not damage it. The writer had four acres completely de molished by the worms. It is en tirely too dry for rice and a poor rop will be made. Many have planted turnips, but I have heard of no one who has gotten a stand. Tobacco curing is nearly over. This writer was in Manning today, and as far as lie is able to judge from prices and quality there, the lower grades of tobacco is bring ing better prices than in Conway, Horry county, where he spent two weeks just past. Mr. D. M. Bradhanm of Manning was in town last week. Rev. Mr. Spear has returned from Lucknow, where he was recently alled on account of the death of his little child. Zint Broom, a very respectable color ed man died here last Friday. WV. Foreston, S. C. Aug. 28 1899. The Appetite of a Goat I envied by all poor dyspeptics whose stomch~ and liver are out of order. All such should know tbat Dr. King's New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Packsville High School--A Plea for its Support. It is well known in Packsville and the surrounding community that I will have control of the Packsville High School for the co! ing session, and I want to ask the people to give the school their support It is a plain fact that a teacher can do nothing without the assistance of the patrons of the school. My deire is to give you a good school, a school that will be cl nutold benefit to vonr children, and so far I believe I hav.- done my dnty. Since I accepted the position as principal of your school I have adverti.ed t be little town of Packsville, I have aidver tised your schoel, and besides my recent graduation last May, I have been pirsning some special courses of tntdy for the past month so as to be more fully prepared for the work as a teacher Now my friends, I think I have drw imy duty in the way of establishing a good anD permanent school in Packsville and now I ask you, the people of Packsville, to come to the front in the school mutter and do your duty, and I believe you will, because you see the need of a goot school in your lidst. The school problem is the most import ait problem of our civilizitiov today. The conimon scho-l is not to fit a boy ior col lege, but it is to prepare him for life; the college is to prepare hii still better for life. Our school will open Thurst'ay morning. September 28, at 10 o'clock. All the friends and patrons of the schooi are rts:>ectfully invit. d to be pre ent at the opening exer cises. I have made the call for your snp port in this matter to one and all, and I ask you to respond and peiform your duties and you will be stamped "as me-n knowinlg your duty dared perform it-" Respectfully, S. E Sm-IH. -I e The Kind Youil Have Always Bought Never look a gift pipe in the mouthpiece. Simmons' squaw Vine Wine or fablets are effective, elegant to take, and produce no unpleasant after results. Sold by Dr W M Brockinton. The draught horse has a good strong pull. Parties who contemplate having survey ing done will take notice that I shall de vote my entire time to it the coming year and guarantee satisfaction, both as to work and rates. E. J. BROWNE, Surveyor. tf. Circumstances alter the appearance of burial cases. Make baby's birth quick, easy an d almost painless by taking Siimons' Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Sold by Dr W 31 Brocuk inton. When a man wants a cigar, lie never wants it very bad. Mr. and Mrs. B. Lackamp, Elston,Md., write: "One Minute Cough Cure save the life of our little boy when nearly dead with croup." D. 0. Rhame, Summerton; Dr. W. 1. Brockinton. Manning. The one redeeming feature of a pawn-shop is the ticket. Always destroy the dread of becoming a mother by taking Simmons' Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Sold by Dr W M Brock inton. More people die from head failure than from heart failure. The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cougti Remedly, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures, have made it a great favorite with the peo ple everywhere. For sale by Rt. B. Loryea, druggist. The hog may be a squealer, but he never gives anything away. To prepare a girl to be a wife, and a wife a mother, give her Simmons' Squaw Vine Wine or Taiblets. Sol by Dr a M1 Brock iaton. The most p)ainstaking man doent always suffer the most pain. You can't cure dyspepsia by dieting. Eat good, whol,-some food and plenty of it. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food with..it aid from the stomach, ann .s made to cure. D. 0. Raame, Sunmmerton; Dc. W. M1. lrokin ton, Manning. The convict on a chain gang is al ways attached to his work. In diarrhoea Dr M A Simmons' liver medicitne is invaluable, It gives tonc to the stoanch. aids dige-stion and assists na tre in carryi-.t off all implurities. Sold by Dr W M1 Brockinton. A theatrical manager is always known by the company be keeps. DeWitt's Little Early Risers benefit per manently. They lend gentle asisistance to nature, causing no pain or weakness, per ianently curing constipation and liver nil ments. D. 0. Rhamue, summzertoni; Dr. WV. 1. B3rockinton, Manning. T1he shorter a man is in his accounts the longer it takes to find bim. For headache caused most likely by a disordered stomach, accompanied by con stipation, use Dr 31 A Simmons' liver med icine. Sold by Dr W 31 Brockinton. The trouble market is easy, and it can always be borrowed at low rates. Keep the stomach and howels in good codition, theC waste avenues open and Iree by an occasional dose of Dr M1 . Simmons' li'ver medicine. Sold by Dr W 31 Brockin ton. When a man patys a doctor's bill be oiten wonders if life is worth liv ig. Chambrb'in's cough remedy has saved the live-s or thousands of croupy children. It is ans" without an equal for colds and whooping cough. For sale by 1IN B. Lor yea, druggist. {Janlay Some old fashioned folks, like bal let girls, keep their fortunes in their stockings. 'thomnas Rthoads, Centertield, 0., writes: "I suffered froni piles seven or eight years. No remedy gave mec relief until DeWitt's Witch H azel Salve, less than a box of which permanently cured nme." Soothing, heal ng, perfectly harmless. Bewvare of' coun tereits. D. 0. Rhame. Summerton; Dr. W. M. Brockinton, Manning. Nobody-A prominent woman's husband To keep young-keep well, keep the nerves calm, the body ruddy and well fed, and with Dr M1 A Simmons' liver medicine regulate the stomach and bowvels. Sold by Dr W M1 Brockinton. Paregoric-The crying need of the midnight hour. "What might have been"-if that little conghi hadn't been neglected-is the sad reflection of thonsands or sonsumptives. ne Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and 'olds. D. C). Rhame. Summerton; Dr. W. I. Brockinton, Manning. Divorce-An epitaphi carved upon love's tombstone. J F G;rfiin, Lancaster, S C. says: For 18 Aears 1 have usetd and recoammnded Dr 31 a Simons' iiver medicine to all painters is their la-si imedici ne for painter' colic and orpd liver. 1 find it tar superior to Zeil yn's. Sold by Dr W 31 Brock into. Gossip-A deadly gas that is often fatal ho friendship. DeWitt's Little Early Risere erel e m~t the system all poisonous acct?:.iiaticus, regulate the stomach, bowels ana liver and purity the blood. TIhey drive iiway dis ease, dissipate mela-icholy and give health and vigor for the d.'ily routine. Do not gripe or sicken. D. C). Rthame, summer ton. Dr. W. M1 Brockinton. Manning. LEVI BROTHERS] SUMTER, S. C. In soliciting a continuance of the extensive pat ronage we are enjoying from the people of Clarendon, we wish to inform the trading public that our buyer has recently returned from imarket and was fortunate enough t ) make his contracts befoie the recent 1"boost" in prices. We are prepared to supply the trade with all _ manner and kinds of General Merchandise at prices to defy competition and at the same time give to the buyer the quality. Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings, Notions, Fancy Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Gent's Furnishings and Groceries. Tn all of these lines we propose to satisfy the public demand, and we ask that you come to Sumter and inspect our stock. That we are in touch with the exporters of cotton Iand we can and will pay the very highest market prices for the fleecy staple. Our store has earned a reputation as headquarters for farmers and we pro pose to keep it up. ILEVI BROTHERS. EXCURSI oN oHARLESTON THE ISLE OF' PALES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12THl 1899. Tickets sold on regular passenlger train on this day, and train only, but ood to return on any train leaving Charleston on or before September 8th. Leave Sumter, 5:13, P. M. Leave Manning, 5:41, P. M. Leave Foreston, 5:5'7, P. M. Arrive in Charleston, 8, P. M. Electric cars will be in waiting to take excursionists to the boat to em bark for the Isle of Palms. Your ticket will take you through and land you n the beautiful Isle. Hotel accommodations will he ample on the Isle for hose who wishi to remain, or they may return after two or three hours stay, to the city. The cars, the city, the boat, and the Isle of Pahus will be bril liantly lighted by electricity. 3 Days. Sumter. 83.75. ICKETS ON SALE AT THE DRUG STORES. Seure One To-day. Ginlers and Mill Mlen, Remember when making repairs and overhauling machinery, that we have the best stock of Steam Fittings that has ever been brought to this place. Also Belting, both Rubber and Leather, which we are selling at very low prices. In fact, we cannot be undersold in the last articles, having bought when it was cheapest. We also have Lubricating Oils at all prices. Wood choppers, we have a splendid axe to offer you at 60c each; also guaranteed Axes at 75c, 85c and $1. We have the finest line of Pocket Cutlery ever shown in the county. Also Razors and Shears. Very truly yours, MANNING + HARDWARE COMPANY. GIlE COCK RACKET - STORE, Bankrupt Stock. Having purchased a large Bankrupt Stock in North Carolina, I am prepared to give to my friends and the pub lie generally a big bargain in this stock, which consists in Ladies', Men's and Children's Shoes, Ladies' and Gent's Un derwear. Large line of Dry Goods, Dress Goods Ginghams, Cheviots, Table Damask, Ladies' Edging, Ribbons, Men's and Boys' Pants, Gloves. (Men's and Ladies',) Corsets, Hosiery, Suspenders-in fact everything kept in a dry goods store. Hurry up. Come on and get a bargain before your neighbor takes them all in. These goods were bought cheap and will be sold regardless of cost. FRANK B. CRIER, Cor. Main and Republican Streets, Sumter, S. C. THn Tobacco Planters of Clarendon AND ADJOINING COUNTIES Will find it to their special advantage to bring their Tobacco to THE PEOPL.E'S TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, Where they will receive courteous and prompt att,ention from the Man ager and other officers of the Company. We have a large and commodious Warehouse, Ordering and Grading Rooms and all facilities for the accommodation of our friends. Give us a trial and we assure you that we will get the H ighest Prices for Your Tobacco, Come and see us and inspect our Warehouse. We will cheerfully give you all information in our power. THE PEOPLE'S TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, 0. M. MASON. Manager. FOUNDED IN 1845. LIMESTONE COLLEGE, GAFFNEY, S. C. This institution, famous in the history of education in South Carolina, has recently been thoroughly reorganized and now, with a large and able Faculty, is' prepared to do college work of the very highest grade. Nearly twenty thousand dollars have been appropriated for improvements. A splendid new building is being erected which will contain a large Audito rium, a Library. a Reading-Room, a Museum of Natural Science, a beauti ful hall for the Literary Society and some needed offices. The building will be furnished with new heating apparatus throughout, all the rooms will be supplied with new furniture, new pianos will be purchased, new physical, chemical and mineralogical laboratories will be equipped-incort everyb provided. The site is unequalled ini South Carolina for beauty and for healthfulness. Limestone College makes its appeal to the people -strictly on its own merits. Literary, Scientific and Commercial Courses. The reg ular college degrees are given by the authority of the State of South Caro lina. An especially flne Course in Pedagogy is offered to those desiring to become teachers. There are three departments, the College, the Seminary, and the Primary. Let Limestone's friends and former students tell te news all over the South. The revered Capt. 11. P. Uriffith is the Senior Pro fessor. Professor Wade R. Brown, recently of Winthrop College, is the new Professor of MusIc. For further information, address the President, LEE DAVIS LODGE, A. M., Ph. D. L. B. DuRANT, Hardware, - Cutlery - and - Crockery, SUMTE~R., S. C. In order to accommodate my growing business, I have moved my quarters into the spacious store lately occupied by the Ducker-Bultman Company ,and I am prepared to fill all orders. Call or write for what you want. My stock is com plete. in fact larger than ever before, having added to my im Inense stock of Hardware, Stoyes, Housefurnishing Goods, Harness, Saddles, Leather, etc., A Large Line of Crockery. I glso handle in large quanties Paints. Oils and Window (4lass. My store is headquarters for U unis, Pistols. Powder, Shot. Shell anid all kinds of Sportinig U oods. Engine and Mill Suipplies. All of our Stoves warran ted. L.. E. DUJFANT, RTTMTER, . C.( Bean the The Kind You Have Always Bought signies of STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Clarendon. By James M. Windham, Esq., Pro bate Judge. HE R EAS, 1. M. LORYEA made suit to me to grant him lecters of administration of the estate of and effects of R. B. Loryea, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said R. B. Loryea, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Manning, on the 14th day of September next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said admin istration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 30th day of August. A. D. 1899. JAMES M. WINDHAM, [SEAL.] 18-3t1 Judge of Probate. Notice of Discharge. On the 7th day of Sept, 1899, I will ap ply to the Probate Judge for Clarendon county for letters of discharge as adminis tratrix of the estate of J. H. McFaddin, deceased. M. R. SHANNON. Sardinia Aug. 3, 1899. [4t Eye Glasses, Spectacles. New glasses put into old frames, or new frames fitted to old glasses. Have your eyes tested at RHAME'S DRUG STORE, SUMMERTON, S. C. WALSH'S SHOE STORE Sumter, S. Ce, Under Opera House. Stock recently closed out. Open now with New Stylish Shoes From the best manufacturers. And every pair of Shoes guaranteed. Six teen years experience in this vacini ty. We know the Styles best suited to the wants of the people. Look for the City Clock, Under it you will find the best Shoes in the city. We have many good customers in Clarendon, but we want more. Walsh's Shoe Store Sheriff Sale. .BY VIRTUE OF A SUNDRY EXE cutions issued by S. J. Bowman, County Treasurer, of Clarendon County, State of South Carolina, and to me directed, I will sell, at the Court House, in Manning, on Mon day, the 4th day of September next, it being salesday, the following real estate for delinquent taxes: Fulton Township-One lot of land belonging to estate Louis McConnico. 260 acres of land belonging to W. H. 'Welch. Friendship Township-20 acres of land belonging to Henry (iaymon. 3* acres of land belonging to Levy Benbow. Saint Paul Township-14 acres of belonging to John G. aillard, Trus tee. Concord Township-140 acres of land belonging to Paul S. Felder. Manning Township-1 lot of land belonging to Junius Boyd. IMount Zion Township-5 acres be longing to Allen DuPree. Midway Township-130 acres of land belonging to Eli McFaddin. Douglass Townshi p-40 acres of land belonging to James Hudson. 40 acres of land belonging to Win. Burmester & Co. 180 acres of land belonging to B. W. Moore. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps. Terms cash. DANIEL J. BRADHAM. Sheriff. Packsville High School, PACKSVILLE, S. C., Will offer better advantages for boys and girls next session than ever be fore. Next session begins Thursday, Sep tember 28, 1899. S. E. SMITH, 11-lot] Principal. DROPSYRemed |||. monnantTouDaad eas DR. . .UREE'S 5013. Box K. Atlanta, Ga. Land Surveying and Leveling. I will do Surveying, etc., in Clarendon and adjoining Counties. Call at office or address at Samter, S. C., P O.JBox 101. JTOHN R. HAYNESWORTH. DR. J. FRANK GEIGER, DENTIST, MIANNING, S. C. J. s. wr.sos. W. c. DURAT. W ILSON & DURANT, AUJarney.s and Counselo'rs at Law, MANNING.S. C. Wr . "^"iS ATTORSEY AT LAW, MANNING, S. C. 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