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, A BLOODY BATTLE " if THE TRENCHES. Spaniards Make Desperate At? tack on Gen. Green's Forces at Manila. THE METTLE OF OUB SOL? DIERS WAS PUT TO THE SEVEREST TEST. Hoag Hong, August 9-Advices jost received from Manila show that a severe engagement took place OD Joiy 31 between the Spaniards and Americans near Manila. The latter were victorious, but had ll men kill New York, August 9 -A copy? right cablegram from Manila bay, August 4th via Hong Kong, August 9th, |to the Evening World, gives the follow ing particulars of the fighting sear Malate on the night of July 31 Gen. Green's force, numbering 4,000 meo, had been' advancing and entren ching. The arrival of the third expedition filled the Spaniards with rage and they determined to give bat? tle before Camp Dewey could bs rein? forced. The trenches extended from toe beach 300 yards to the left flank . of the insurgents. Sunday was the insurgent feast day and their left flank withdrew, leaving the American right flank exposed. Companies A and E of the Tenth Pennsylvania and Utah battery were ordered to enforce the right flank In the midst of a raging typhoon with a tremendous downpour of rain the enemy's forces, estimated at 3,000 men, attempted to surprise the camp Our pickets were driven io and the trenches assaulted. The brave Penn sj i van ia men never flinched, bot stood their ground un? der a witheriog fire. The alarm spread and the First California regi? ment, with two companies cf the Third artillery, who fooght with rifles, were seat up to reinforce the Penn? sylvanians. The enemy were on top of the trenches when these reinforce? ments arrived, and never wa? the dis? cipline of the regulars better demoo srrated than by the work of the Third anilleiy onder Capt O'Hara Noth? ing could be seen but flashes of Mau? ser rifles M sn ran right up to the attacking Spaniards and mowed them down with regular volleys. The Utah battery, auder Capt Young, covered itself with glory The men pulled their guns through mud axle deep Two guns were sent around in flank and poured in a de structive enfilading fire. The enemy was repulsed and retreated in disor der Oar infantry had exhausted its ammunition and did not follow the enemy. Not an inch of ground was lost, but the scene in the trenches was one never to be forgotten. Daring flashes of lightning the dead and woaoded coald be seen jyiDg in blood red water, but neither the elements of beaven nor the de? structive power of man could wring a cry of protest from the wounded They encouraged their comrades to fight, and handed over their cartridge belts During the night the Spanish secuta were seen carrying off dead and wounded of the enemy. The American dead were buried j next day in the convent of Maraca j ban On the night of August Ist | the fighting v-as renewed, but the j enemy had been taught a lesson and made the attack at long range with ! heavy artiller}'. The Utah battery [ replied and the artillery duel lasted tn hour. One man was killed He was Pied ; Springster, First Colorado, and two j men were wounded On the night of August 2d the ar i?iery duel was renewed. Two men were badly wounded and . are this morning reported dead, I bringing the total dead to 13, with j 110 ic the hospital mortally wounded. Gen. Green issued this address to the troops : "Camp Dewey, Near Manila. "The brigadier general command ing desires to thank the troops en gaged last night for gallantry and skill displayed by them in repelling such a vigorous attack by largely superior forces of Spaniards Not an inch of ground was yielded by the Tenth Pennsylvania infantry aud Utah artilley stationed in the trench? es. "A battalion of the Third artillery and First regiment of California in? fantry moved forward to their sup port through a galling fire with the utmost intrepedity. The courage and steadiness shown by all in the en? gagements is worthy of the highest commendation " Military Promotions in 1st S. C. V. I. From Special Correspondence of Tha State. Headquarters First South Carolina Regiment, Panama Park, Fla , An gael 9-Gen. Barkley, commander of our brigade, paid a visit to Co!. Alston to-day and aonouoced the following appointments on bis staff : Maj. Julias A. Mood, M. D , brigade surgeon ; Lieat. C. Browning Smith, Co I, aide-de camp ; Lieut. ? H Moses, Jr, brigade commissariat. Maj. Mood has shown his merit as regimental surgeon, and the regiment will rejoice to hear of his preferment. Lieut Smith is one of the best in? formed cmcers in the regiment and a faithful workor. He will fill his ap pointment with much credit. Lieut. Moses, like Lieut Smith, is an honor graduate of the old Citadel, and ts quite popular. He, too, will uphold the training of his alma mater, the S. C. M. A. The appointment of Lieuts. Smith and Moses will make a vacancy in the line offioers in Companies 1 and M. The many friends of Sergts. ? M. Brown and J. B. Miller will rejoice to hear that these two faithful soldiers, next in rank to the transferred lieu? tenants, are thus possibly sure of get? ting commissions. Both are zealous, both are true, and borh are capable. Engineer Johnson's Death. What is Said of the Hero of the Cab at His Adopted Home. Speciil to The State. Florence, August 6 -A brief tele gram was received here early this morning announcing the death of Willis P. Johnson in Columbia This intelligence carried sorrow to the hearts of every citizen in out city, for this was his home, and he was beloved by all who knew him. It will be remembered that Willis Johnson was the brave engineer who held the throttle on train No 52 on the Atlantic Coast Line, which was recently wrecked at Hampton's Mill Pond. When the wheels first left the rails the train was running at a speed of 50 miles an hour, and if Mr. Johnson hadNfoiiowed the example of his fire? man aud jumped from his engine, be would doubtless be alive to day, and the 41 passengers on the train woold have been dashed to death in the fearful crash that must have followed. But he was not made of that kind of stuff Without a thought for his own safety, and realizing the respon? sibility of the lives of bis passengers he manfully stuck to his post, shut off the throttle valve, threw the re verse lever back to the furthest notch and clutched the air-brake valve han? dle in his left hand, instantly turning it to emergency, and thus in 1,400 feet reduced the speed of the train to such a degree that when the en? gine did go down the embankment, carrying the entire train with it and turning the coaches over, not a sin? gle passenger was seriously h ".rt- i not a bone broken-but poor Mr. Johnson went down beneath his en- J gine with his hand etil I on the throt tie and was fearfully scalded by both j steam and water. Before help could reach him he j crawled through a crack and dragged j himself up the embankment and aat I down on a cross tie, calm and col lected He was placed in the hospital at j Columbia and every attention known j to medical science was given, but it j was of no avail ; his burns were r.oo j serious, and after suffering untold ! agony for nearly two weeks, death ; relieved him of his sufferings The deeds of heroism on the bat? tlefield pale into insignificance when compared to this. He gave bis life to save others. ?. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Climate and Crop Bulletin of the Weather Bureau, South Carolina Section. For tils Week Ending Monday, August 8, 1898. COLUMBIA, S C., August 9 The week ending August 8th was slightly warmer than usual, but the departures from the normal were not excessive a:id averaged about one de? gree per day. The maximum tem? peratures ranged between 84 and 98 degrees, the latter occurred at Spar tanburg on the 5th ; the minimum temperature ranged from 76 to 80 de? grees along the southern coast, to an extreme minimum of 66 degrees on the 5th at Greenville. The average temperature; for the week was 81, and the normal is about 80 degrees. PRECIPITATION. The rainfall for the week was heav? iest over the extreme northwestern counties with from one to over five inches in Oconee, Pickens and Green? ville ; heavy showers also occurred from Orangeburg county southward and eastward to the coast, over this region the rainfall was not so evenly distributed, but of almost daily oc? currence ; over the central belt of counties ar d the Pee Dee section the showers were ot limited extent and irregular distribution, although few places, if any, but that had some rain during the week . The average rain? fall for the State, for the week, was 1 49 inches and the normal for the same period is approximately 1 46 inches. The following heavy meas? urements were reported : Loopers 5.75, Riverview 7 50? Sandy Flat 2.88, Walhalla 2.67, Liberty 2 25, Salters 3 75, Pinopolis 3 16, Oakland 3 00, Jeffries Creek 2 50, St Georges (Harper) 6 25, Gillisonviile 2.97 inches Fourteen places reparted from 1 to 2 inches, and 25 places lees than an inch, A heavy rain in the vicinity of Ramsay subcaerged a great deal of lowland corn and cotton. SUNSHINE AND WINDS Over the northwestern and southeast era counties, sunshine was deficient with from 35 to 55 per cent, of the possible, but over the remainder of the State about normal duration of sunshine prevailed. A severe wind and rain storm pass? ed over Oconee, Pickens and portions of Greenville counties on August 4th, felling forest trees, blowing down corn, tang ing cotton and destroying fruit. CONDITION OF CROPS. The temperature conditions were favorable for crop development during the week, aod over the central belt of couoties, from the Georgia to the North Carclina borders, sunshine aod rainfall were also favorable factors, but elsewhere there were many aod extensive areas where the rainfall was excessive aod sunshine deficient, con? dition'; tba, had a deteriorating effect on the staple crops, particularly cotton. Reports from York, Spartanburg, Uoioo, Abbeville, Anderson, Richland and from Marlboro and Marion coon ties, and less extended areas in many other counties indicate that the corn and cotton crops are very promising, as are all the minor food and forage crops, but these conditions are not uniform over tbe State, and arc not tbe pre? vailing oms for corn, while cotton, cane, pear:, sweet potatoes, tobacco and rice are makiDg satisfactory growth and development. Crops are practi? cally ail la ped by, but generally ia a very grassy oondition, however, with numerous reports of clean, well culti? vated field;. The condition of corn s?ems lo lack uniformity, with many fields where a large yield is assured, but during the week mucb lowlaod corn was damaged by heavy rains Ears as a rule aro well filled ind matured Young corn is ''firing" on light soils, while much stubble corn was injured by excessive rain. Fodder pulling has progressed rapid? ly, and is tinder way over the pastern and centra! counties ; some fodder lost ! by frequend rains in Berkley aod j Barnwell counties In York and Siluda counties the corn crop is report* ed extra fine In localities where little or no rain feb, and where normal amount of sao- I shine prevailed, ootton made seasonal : improvement in fruitage and bas put on j a large Joly crop, bat there is com? plaint of rast and shedding iocreasiog ? rapidly, particularly from Dorchester, Beaufort, Orangebarg, Lsxiogtoo, I Barnwell, Oolleton, Sumter, Williame? burg and Chesterfield counties ; snob reports are not confined to those coun? ties but, with a few exceptions, ioclude portions of every county it thc State. In Abbeville a great deal of cotton has been practically abandoned on ac? count of grass. Cotton is turBiog yellow, or red, on certain light soils, where growth has stopped, and is 6caIdiDg or firing in P?eseos. It was injured by rain in Newberry. Boils are opening slowly, and are needing dry weather and sunshine. Sea Islaad cotton is in splendid con? dition and clean of grass aod weeds ; is blooming extremely, with some little fruitage, but sunshine greatly needed. Tobacco catting aod caring is near? ing completion in Florenoe and Wil? liamsburg counties and is well ad? vanced elsewhere, with a continuation of favorable reports from all tobacco districts. With the exception of too wet for rice on bottom lands in Bamberg coun? ty, this crop continues to look promis? ing. It is heading in the earliest, or coast districts, and with favorable weather, harvestiog will soon begin. Grass for hay has attained a heavy growth. Cutting costinues in Charles? ton county, but has not generally be? gun in Williamsburg. Sugar cane aod sorghum are reported very fioe. Sugar making will begin this week. The condition of oane is above an average over the eotire State. S?*eet potatoes look very promising, as do field peas and peanuts. Some peavine hay has been made. Pastures continue to afford exolleot grazing. Irish potatoes, turnips and beans he? lor planted, and winter cabbages and strawberries set out io the coast truck regions under very favorable condi? tions. Ic some of the western counties there is a glut of watermelons, where also peaohes continue plentiful, but there is a s<*?.roity of apples and pears. A Picture of a Sumter Man m Philadelphia. Io the window of u promioent business es? tablishment oo Chestnut street in Philadel? phia may be seen a nictore frame, containing j a letter written by J. L. Sanders, a colored merchant of Sumter, also a photograph of J himself, his wife aod three children. TV letter is unique and attracts great attention. The lady that conducts the business inform? ed me that boodreds of people ask about the letter each day. I have beeo asked a dozeo times this week if I Boew J. L. Sanders, of Sumter, S. C It seems tbat tbe proprietor of Hire's Root Beer offered a prizs for the best window display ot the drink, aod oat of the huodreds that were received the one from Sumter was choseo to be displayed io the window of their place of busioess on Chest not street. The letter is characteristic acd tells of the history of Sander's family ; that some of the childreo are by his first wife and others are by his second wife, and tbat the first wife died bet?re he began to sell Hire's Root Beer. The letter goes on to say, "Look at me aod my family, three children, Root Beer did it." Duriog the busy hours of the day people stop io front of the window and read the letter; towards eveoine they bring others to read it. It says, ,;Root Beer are a porifyer. It doz the wuk. I have bin selling Ro t Beer for three years. Look at me aod my children ; ain't we heartv-Your3 in Christ. J L Sanders." A. L. M. Bi8hopville News. Misses Ethel and Mildred Ragin, of Colom? bia, are visiting relatives here. Mies Hassio Riley aod sister, of Oraoge borg, are viciting their sister, Mrs. J. A. C*rne3. Mise Ireae Shuford, of Darlington, is vis? iting ber mother, Mrs. M. A. Sanford of this place. Mr. Hassie Woodbury, of Summertoo, has been in our town for several days. Judge I. F.. Holland, of Antioch, was io tewn to-day. The judge is a caodidate for the Senate, and likes to shake hands with yoe. R. E. Carnes, Esq., weat to Columbia to? day. Private M D McCutchen, of Company M, First S. C. V., bid us adieu this morning and boarded the 7 45 traio for Jack90oville, Fla , where bc- will rejo?o his fellow comrades Maotoo has many friends who regret his lea re. Promptly at 10 o'clock last Su?day moro ing Mr. Tom. Baskins, of this place, aod Miss Ffconie Burnes, of Sumter, were united in the hoiy booda of wedlock, Magistrate G. M. Barrett oflBciatiog. Uncle Tom is about 77 years of age. while his half, better or worse, is only a little better than one-third as old. May every happiness be theirs. Lee County's first campaign meeting will be held at Lucknow on the 6th. Mr. Editor, your scribe will at?end and gather some of the funny things the boys may say, that will interest you and your many readers It is said already that one of the candidates bas been seen before the look? ing glass speaking aloud, and making such gestores as would amuse the natives. A flat car loaded with iron was wrecked on the Bridger? & McKeithan train road above here recently. No one injured. Crops of ihe surrouoding country look promising, except on low lands, wbicb ure drownrd in many places The naml engagement nt Wei-Hai-Wei, be? tween Japao and Cb'.na, hus taught the world, except Spain, that torpedo boats are almost a nuisance as combatants. Below are words composed for the fallen . heroes at Santiago : Once they fought for Cuba Libre, Once their arms were strong as steel ; And before them in the battle, Oft bad made the foemen reel. When captains ?ed, privates followed Through the deadly leaden rain, And around them in the jungle Fell tbe bated scum of Spain. J. E. G. Bisbopville, August 2 There isn't a weak point anywhere about the White Sewing Machine-M. B. Randie sells them. Missionary Meeting at the Magno? lia Street Church. The large and appreciative audience that attended lbe exercises of the Magnolia Street Church Missionary Society last week was repaid for their attendance. The committee on programme bad arraoged an excellent or? der of servie, and the rendition of the vari? ous parts r<iflecte1 much credit on the partic? ipants. On every hand only words of praise and encouragement tor this little band of Christian workers were beard. But one re? gret was beard, namely : that the chapel was so small that many were denied the privilege of attending because of lack of room. Much credit is due the president, Mr. Ed. Hcugh, and his committee, consiting of Mrs. Jno. S. Kennedy and Mies Anna Kennedy, for the success of the exercises. We give below the programme as arranged and rendered : Opening Song-Stand Up for Jesus. Prayer-Rev. W. A. Kelley. Roll Call and Reading of Minutes. Song-Rescue the Perishing. Recitation-W bat I Will Gire- Balle Brinkley. Recitation-Home-Henry Brinkley. Song by Little Girls-Work For Each of Us-Leona Smith, Belle Brinkley, Alma Cox, Minnie and Lola Houfcb. Recitation-Scattering Golden Grain-Le? ona Smith. Mi88iooary Talks-Geo. E. Beaumont, W. P. Saith and Rev. W. A. Kelly. Closing Hymn-We'll Never Say Good Bye in Heaven. Benediction. ? Handsome Monument. The Misses Solomons have bad a moe li? ment erected to the men ory cf their father, tbe late Mr. A. A. Solomons, who died io 1891 and was boried io the Hebrew cemetery. It is of uoique desigo, simple in its elegaoce and elegant in its simplicity. The base is of rough hewn granite-a single block about five feet long aod three feet wide, and stands outfOf the ground about twelve inches. Resting opoo this b&se is a second block of smooth, though unpolished granite of emailer dimensions, and above stand? a polished block four feet long and nearly two feet wide, a little more than two feet in height, risiog abruptly lo a point ia the ceotre from the four sides. On the east side the name of the deceased merchant appears io large raised let? ters. Above the name is a bronze medallion some tweoty inches in diameter, which bears a striking resemblance to the original, show? ing the bead and shoulders life size. On the west side is a sunkea panel inscribed with raised letters, "Augustus Aurelius Solomons, born in Sumter, S. C., Jan. 12, 1829 ; died io Sumter, S. C., March 2Z, 1891.'*' The monomeot, as a whole, is a work of art, as substantial and enduring'as possible. More than twenty million free samples of DeWitt'? Witch Hazel Salve have been dis? tributed by the manufacturers. What better proof of their confidence in it's merits do you want ? It eurea piles, burns, scalds, sores, in tbs shortest epace of time.-Hogbsoa-Ligoo Co. Timmonsville Happenings. The Timmonsville tobacco market bad its first special sale for this season to-day. We have been having sales regularly every day for the past two weeks, so to-day was not ao opening, but a special sale. There waa a number cf visitors aod buyers here from the other tobacco markets in this State, and from the markets in Virginia and North Carolina. There was about sixty thousand pounds sold here to-day, at an average price per pound of between seven and eight cent?, esti? mated. All the -ize and warehouses are being pai' .ch adds to their eppearaoce. Mr. v. xi.,Trfixler returned Monday from a month's stay in Greenville. Mr. G. C. McEscbern has opened a new livery aod sales stable here. Correspondent. Timmonsville, August 4. Pisgah Briefs It looks as if there will he dry weather. Fodder palling will soorj commence. Cotton is beginning to open. Rev. J. J Myers bad a very ?ne meeting at hi3 church-New Hope. The protracted meeting commenced at Smithville oo last Sunday. Two services io the day, none at oight. Tbe annual picnic of the Orange Grange took place OD the 4th iostact, ct Mr. T. 0. Sanders, Sr. Quite a number were present, who enjoyed a pleasant day and a bonntifol dinner. It was Mr. Sanders1' birthday, and bis many friends wish bim many happy re? turns of the same. Pisgah, August 9. '"Does advertising pay ?" belongs in the 6ame category as, "Is marriage a failure ?" Thousands of successful business men whose printer's ink answer the first question as completely as thous? ands of happy homes anpwor the second. The United States is now the fourth naval power io tbe world. The time is ciose at baod wben she will be the first. Wimhmrm, .THE |eople's, opular, ashing, rogressive hotographer. Do'.nor the finest up to-di'.3 r'botograDby. Jan. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS AC Anvone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our ??pinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communica? tions strictly confidential. Hand book on Patents sont free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. largest cir? culation of any scientific journal. Terms, tn a year ; four months, |L Sold by ali newsdealers. MUNN & Co.36,Broai"> New York Branch Office. 625 F St., Washington. D. C. CANDIDATES' CARDS. FOR CONGRESS. Congressman J WM. STOKES is hereby announced as a caudidate for re-election from this, the Seventh District, subject to the Democratic primary. THOMAS F. BRANTLEY, cf Orangtburg is nomicated for Congress from the Seventh District, subject to tbe actioo of the Demo? cratic primary. FOR THE SENATE. I beg leave to aoaoucce that I am a candi? date for re-election to the Senate, subject to the rules of tbe Democratic Primary. ALTAMONT MOSES. HON. RICHARD I. MANNING has been induced by bis many personal aod political friends to become a candidate for the State Senate, subject to the result of the Demo? cratic primary. His high monly character, marked abilities, bis experience gained by distinguished service in the Legislature and bis identification with the great agricultural and business interests of the coooty and State, peculiarly fit bim for this important, office. VOTERS. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The friends of MB. E. C. HAYNSWORTE take pleasure io presenting bim to the voters of Sumter County ae a candidate for tbe Legislature, subject to the result of the Dem? ocratic primary. His knowledge and expe? rience as a lawyer and a business man, bis integrity of character, all render him a valua? ble man for the office. I hereby anoounce myself a candidate for tbe House of Representatives subject to the primary. E. D. SMITH. Friends of COL. J. HARVEY WILSON^ in different sections of tbe County, realizing that be has made an efficient and faithful represen ta live, and that bis past experience qualifies b5, for greater usefulness, respect? fully plat . is name before the Democratic voters for re-election to the Legislature, sub? ject to the primary. Tbaoking the pecpl? of Sumter cocnty for the confidence and trust reposed io me io the past, and believing, after my long experience as a member of the Legislature, that I am better equipped and qualified than ever to rep reseot tbem, I hereby announce my candi? dacy for reelection to the House of Represent? atives, subject to tbe rules and actions of the Democratic party. A. K. SANDERS. MB MCDONALD F?RMAN, of Privateer Township, is announced as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary election. FOR AUDITOR. The friends of W. S. JONES beg to offer him as a candidate for Auditor of Sumter County at the approaching election, subject to the roles governing the Primary. MAXY VOTEBS Mr. Editor: Please annouoce the under? signed as a candidate for re-election to the office of Couoty Auditor, subject to the ac? tioo of the Democratic Primary and oblige J. DIG GS WILDEB. FOR SUPERVISOR. j I aonounce myself as a candidate for re ? election to the office of County Supervisor, I subject to the Democratic orimary. I * MARIO* DORN. Mr. Editor; You wiil plef.de announce W. ! S. DINKINS as a candidate for County So I pervisor at the coming election, and oblige his FRIENDS. * At the request of many friends, I hereby aonounce myself a candidate for the office of County Supervisor If elected I promise the psople of Sumter County to do my duty a? 1 see it without fe*r or favor. Verv reepfctfullv, * W. H.SEAL FOR TREASURER. H. L. SCARBOROUGH aeaio asks elec tioo to the office of County Treasurer io the approaching primary-promising, whether elected or defeated, ever to put forth bis best efforts for the advancement of the Couoty's interests. JUDGE OF PROBATE. Thankful to tbe Democratic Party and friends of Sumter County for their kind sup? port io the past, I a OBX respectfully an? nounce myself as a candidate for re election as Judge of Prot ate at approaching primary election &c THOS. V. WALSH. Juage of Probate. SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA? TION. Mr. Editor: Please announce W. J DcRANT as a caodidate for County Soperio ti-odeot of Education, subject to the Demo? cratic primarv. June 29. 1893._ Tbe frieods of JOHN W. YO?KG. of H? good, announce him as a candidate for Coun? ty Superintendent of Education, believing bim to be a suitable man for the positioo. The friends of J. EDWIN REM BERT an ? nounce him as a candidate for tbe office of I County Superintendent cf Education, sub ! ect to action of the democratic primary. FOR MAGISTRATE. ! To tbe Voters in Judicial District, No. I r I ask fer your endorsement for re-appoint? ment to the office of Magistrate. I nppre eiate yoor liberal support in the past and I trust voa wiil continue your favors. H. L B. WELL*. I -. ! To the Democratic Voters of the First Judi j cial District : I hereby announce myself as a candidate or the office of Magistrate in the City of Sum? er, subject to tbe Democratic primarv. Respectfully, L. D. JENNINGS'. TO CONTRACTORS. 1J>I0S are invited for tbe censtruction of a > building for the Majesville Education? al and Industrial Institute at Mayesville, S. C , the building to be 40x90, two stories, witb basemet for heatiog apparatus. Plans and specificatioDS cao be seen at office of Capt. T. B. Johosoo, io city of Sumter, where bids can also be left. Bids must be in OD or before September 1st. Rights reserved to reject any or all bide. T. B. JOHNSTON, For Trustees * July 27. Im