OUR HOLIDAY GREETING0 Alpvi _ VOA .1~~~~~ vm I.,____ . . .. ..... -Ilk' , ~ '5 ' - '47. ft/~i//IJAK.V~, /""$~ 01 I - - - 0 e's r- ' /~ LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1899. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year....................S1.50 Six Months......... ........... Fonr Months.................. 50 ADVERTISING RATES: One square, one time, $1; each subse -Auent insertion, 50 cents. Obituaries and Tributes of Resper charged for as regular advertisements. Liberal contracts made for three, six and twelve months. Communications must be accompanied by the real name and address of the writer in order to receive attention. No communication of a personal char acter will be published except as an adver tisemeut. Entered at the Post Office at Manning as Second-Class Matter. Copies of this paper may be found on file at Washington in the office of our spe cial correspondent, E. G. Siggers, 918 F street, N. W., Washington, D. C. We lift our hats to our brethern of the press for the nice things siid about the issue of THE TixEs of 13th, inst, and also to our business men for their expressions of appreciation. Among our exchanges, the Bam berg Herald, edited and owned by Mr. A. W. Knight, at one time Fore man of THE TBurs is a bright and newsy paper, intelligently edited and shows all sings of prosperity, and we hope that the people of Bamberg will appreciate Mr. Knight's enterprise in giving them a first class up-to-date newspaper. General Lawton while walking the firing line encouraging his troops to advance against the Fillipinos who were in trnches was killed last Mon day. Lawton's command was driv ing the Fillipinos from SanMateo section of country, northeast of Ma nila at the time he was shot down. Aguinaldo is still eluding capture, and our men are being killed not withstanding the fact, that the au thorities claim to have the Fillipinos in subjection. The British were badly repulsed at the battle near Stormberg, and from the list of casulties it is evident that Gen. Gata::re had a great many of his men killed, and still many more taken prisoners, and he also suffered a serious loss in guns and equipment. Tgis defeat of the British has given much encouragement to the Dutch Africanders and it is likely the Boer forces will be joined by the Dutch in Cape Colony to prevent General Methuen from being reinforced at Modder river. England in her un righteous greed for gold and territory is paying dearly, and the longer the war lasts the more is it being realized that President Kruger is determined to make good his assertion "that it will be the bloodiest war the world ever saw. Charleston is to have a canning factory; thiis is a start in the right direction, provided she put somebody in charge of the enterprise who has more to recommend him than being a member of an aristocratic family. In these days of practical business it requires men of brains and push, to make a success of business. Char leston is well located for a great many industries, and we hope the day is not far distant when we will be able to see the old rookeries on Bay street torn away and in their places build ings wherein the laboring classes can make a comfortable living. We would also like to see the bus ness men of Charleston get together and put the cotton compresses on the wharfs with the railroads running their tracks into these compresses, and then with the large amout of money in that city we are sure Charleston would again receive the cotton ship ment she is naturally entitled to. There is a bright future for Charles ton we believe. The agitation has again started u with reference to the finishing of the State House, the agitators of the scheme say it can be done for about $350,000. These people do not stop to consider that this will necessitate an increase in the State levy, and if they succeed, it can only be done at the expense of the institutions of higher learning. The taxpayers are complaining now, about taxes being too biah and they will not submit to an increase levy. It is all very nice to have the State House completed, and some day we hope it will be, but just at this time the people are try - ing to rid themselves of debts that are hanging over them, and they have had the good fortune this year to do something in that direction; after a few more years of good prices for products, the people will shake off their debts, and then they will be wil ling to spend money to complete the State House. The gold standard bill has passed the lower house of Congress by a vote of 150 against, and 190 for the meas ure. The Republicans voted solidly for the bill, several Democrats voted for the bill also. The South Carolina delegation voted solidly against it. The Senate will no doubt agree with the House, and it will not be long before the gold standard will be of force; just how it will affect the coun try remains to be seen, we are not disposed to think that calamities will follow the passage of the gold stand ard act, nor do we think that its pas sage will obstruct Democratic success. If the people are dissatisfied with the Republican administration they will go to the polls next November, and say so, but in our opinion the money question will not figure so much as will other questions that seein to not be receiving much attention at pres ent. If under the Republican ad ministration, and the gold standard; the people of the South can get seven cents for their cotton, and the people of the West eighty cents for wheat, and the laborers of the North can be employed at fair wages, and the oper atives of the East on full time, we see no occasion to get warm under the collar. All the people want is peace, happiness and prosperity, and they will glorify any party that will give them these things. The Prohibitionists, through their chairman, Mr. A. C. Jones of New berry, have annonnced their intention to go into the next campaign to make a fight for their platform, incident ally of course, for the offices that are to be voted for. The people of this State will not in our opinion, endorse a prohibition platform, nor do they want to see a prohibition lawv enacted, what they do want is to be allowed to have a voice in each county to say what they prefer, and then be allow ed to govern themselves after they have given expression to their wishes. Web have no doubt that some meni in the prohibition party are sincere advocates of that principle, but there arc many w'lo are riding the prohibition horse, hoping to get into office thereby. Mr. Jones himself has held position under the State gov ernment prior to 1890, and we think that he has given to the press his in tention to try and get office again, this time he wants to knock down a big apple-the United States Senate. Well, Jones may have a prohibition horse hitched out, that he thinks may take him to the Senate, but we don't. WVe have a distinct recollection of the prohibition horse that he tried to ride to the legislature on in his home county, but that horse fell down, and died before getting out of the city limits, and Mayor Evans had him sent off to the bone yard. Mr. Jones can do a more graceful stunt "totin~g" a sample case for a Philadelphia dry goods house, than he can do running for office, and he had better stiok to that which suits him best. Some of the French newspapers are asserting that with 100,000 sol dir f England in South Africa 25,000 men could capture London. The papers, however, fail to state how the 25,000 are to cross to chan nel. Doubtless the greatest naval power in the world would have some Col. William Elliott is to be oppo sed for re-election to Congress by Senator Joseph W. Barnwell of Char leston. These two gentlemen will no doubt make an interesting campaign in the 1st district, and both are cap able speakers. Charleston has not had a Congressman for many years, and she being the largest sea-port in the district, and in the State, it does seem that she should have a voice in the national council. Senator Barn well if chosen by the Democracy of that district would make an able and a zealous representative, and we know of no man who is calculated to be of greater help. le has a mag netic presence, is a forceful speaker and he has had such a business training, both as a lawyer, and a legislator that he can enter the halls of Congress already equipped to take part in the discussions in that body. Senator Barnwell is honest to the core, and if sent to Washington he will be felt, and his constituents will be proud of him. The writer has had an opportunity to watch the course of Senator Barnwell, and he has found him ever reaiy to leud a willing hand to aid iu any measure which is shown to him, is for the best interests of the State, and Ie has the moral courage to take issue and dispute every inch of ground where a measure in his judgement would work injury to the people. Whenever it came to a matter affecting Charles ton, that county never had a man in the Senate who guarded her interests more jealously. How's This! We offer one nundred dollars reward for any case of catarrb that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENET & Co , Props., Toledo, 0. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firi. WE-ST & Tatrx, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, 0. WALPIs, KissAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Care is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and nincous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot tle. Sold by fal draggists. Testimonials tree. Hall's Family Pills are the best. A. M. E. Conference. Editor THE TimEs: At the annual session of the North Eastern South Carolina Conference in Darlington S. C. Dec. ( to 12 Among other important business transacted by this body presided over by Bishop Abram Grant D. D. L. L. D., were the elections of general Conference delegates, and trustees for Allen University, which resulted as follows: Delegates to the general conference which meets in Columbus, Ohio, iu M1ay 19C0o-W. D. Chappelle, C. Pierce Nelsoi:, J. G. Sampson, L. D. Chavis, J. H. Goudy, I. W. Johnson, D. J. Brown, A. Collin, W. J. An drews. Trrustees to Allen Universi ty-W. D). Chappelle, C. Pierce Nel son, L. D. Chavis, G. J. Ihamilton, J. P. Alston, July Watson and J. C. Cookley. Appointment for the Mlanning dis trict of the African, M1. E. church North Eastern South Carolina annual conference for 1900: Presiding Elder, Rev. C. Pierce Nelson, D. D. 3Manning Station J. C. Willams, B. S. M1anning Circuit, Gibbs .James. Liberty Hill Station D. II. Bowen, D. D. Wedgefield Circuit I. W. C. Alintz. Antioch Circuit, Z. T. Blake. Legare Circuit, L. B. M1urray. Friendship Circuit, MIoultrie War ley. Foreston Circuit, L. D. Chavis. Summerton Circuit, K. H1. h~arris. St. James Circuit, I. W. Johnson. Oak's Circuit, W. H. Smith. Jordan Circuit, Robert Hlarvin. Reeseville Circuit, C. II. Frierson. Elizabeth and Zion Circuit, H~amp ton Boston. Summerton Mission, M1iles Belser. MIanchester 3Mission, W. P. Whet stone. His Life Was Saved. .\r. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen of Hannibal , Mo ,late-ly bad a wonderful de liverance from a frightful death. In tel ling of it he says: "'I wvas taken with Ty phoid Fever. that ran into Pneumniam .il lug< ba camea haniened. I wa'. m weak I coinr't e-ven sit up in bed Nothi:ig help ed me. I e~ .eeled to soonI die of Consump tion, when I heard (f Dr. ling's New Dis cover .One bo:'e gave great relit-, I con: tinuedl to use it, and now amu well andl~ strong. I can't say too much in its praise." TIhis marvellous muedicine is the snrest and quickest cure in the world for' all throat and hung trouble. Regular sizes .Ats andl $1.00. Trial bottle free at R. R Loe' drug stcre; every bottle guarainteed. 2 P~utrC UBA N O iL cures 'Cats, Burns, Bruises, Rheu matism aind Sores. Price, 25 cents. Sol by R R. Toe.n Snininerton Aoles. Editor THm TimEs: The Stuimerton Graded Sehcol is being voted a success by its patrons. The several teachers whose ability in their respective branches is so evi dent, are receiving a great deal of praise. There are ninety-one schol ars enrolled and a prospect of several more to follow. Two medals have been offered. How the competition is to be has not been learned. The merry small folks of the vil lage are making the place quite lively of evenings shooting off various fire works as well as their mouths. The Summerton Dramatic Club were not all satisfied with their re cent effort in Manning. Social cir cumstances conspired, much to their chagrin, to put them at a disadvant age. Mr. H. A. C. Walker expects to give another similar entertainment, from which, he hopes, will be elimi nated the little difficulties of the pre vious one. Mr. 0. C. Scaiborough has moved into his elegant new home, where he will welcome his friends. August. Flower. "It is a surprising fact," says Prof. Hor. ton, " that in my travels in all parts of the world, for the last ten years, I hive met more people having used Green's August Flower than any other remedy, for dyspep sia, decanged 1!ver and stomach, and con stipation. I find for tourists and salesmen, or for persons filling office positions, where headaches and general bad feelings trom irregnul-r habits exist, that Green's Augnst Flower is a grand remedy. It does not in jure the system by frequent use, and is ex cellent for sour stomachs and indigestion." Sample butt!es free at the R B Loryea drug store, Isaac M Loryea, Propr. a %Vhen a married man gets his hair cut, his wife loses ber strongest hold on him. Bismarck's Iron Nerve Was the resuit of his splendid health. I1ndomitable %,ill and tremuendous energy are not found where stomach, liver. kidlney and bowels are ont of order. If you want the qualities and the success thev brirg, n-e Dr. King's New Life Pills. They de velop every power of brain and body. Only 25c at i'. B. Loryea's drug store. 2 Triuth-The things women say of each other when they quarrel. To settle the stomach and overcome the nausea of prospective mothers, take Sim mons' Squaw 'mne Wine or Tablets. Sold by Dr W M Brockinton. Never put off until to-morrow the man that you can do to-day. Simmons' Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets prevent and cure palpitation of heart, diz ziness, sick headache, chilly sensations. Sold by Dr W M Broctinton. Wife-A servant who lets her ser vices for life without wnges. Chamberlain's cough remedy has saved the lives of thousands of croupy children. It is also without ant equal for colds and whooping cough. For sale by R. 13. Lor yea, druggist. [jailay Legend-A bare-faced lie that has grown old enough to wear wvhiskers. If troubled with dizzineess, furred tongue, bitter taste in mouth, bloated feel ing after eating, constipation or sick head ache, use Dr M A Simmons' liver medicine, Sold by Dr WV M Brockinton. Inconsistent-A cyclist who rides a different make of wheel each year. "I was nearly dead with dlyspepsia, tried docto.s, v~sited mineral springs and grew worse. 1 used K'dol Dyspepsia Cure. 'That cured me." It d~gests what you eat. Cures in digastion,. sour stomach, heartbnrn an d all forms of dyspepsia. D 0 Rth ine, sumn mrton; Dr W M1 Brockinton, Manning. Kiss-A simultaneous contract ion of the mouth and enlargement of thme heart. Mr-J Sheer, Se-iaia, Mo, saved his child's life by One :,linuite Cough Cure Doctors had giveni her up to die with croup. It' an infallible cure for coughs, colds, giippe, pneumonia, bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Relieves at once. D 0 Rhame, Summerton; Dr WV M Bro,'kinton, Manning. The difference in social standing because of the variation in rank of Admiral Dewey and General Miles having been adjusted, the more im portant affamirs of State may ncow be attended to. Voleonme Erumptionis. AMe grant, bnt skin .-ruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arn ira Salve, cures them; also old, runni:.g and fever sorea, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruise's, burns, .sealds. ebapped h ral -, chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Oniy 25 eti. a box. Cure gua ranteed. S ld by R B Lorvea, dlruggi~t Pr'esbyteiii College, '~. Clinton, S. C. Second Term begins Jan. 29, 1900. Students received at any time. MA TRICULATION, TUITION, BOARD and ROOM RENT from Jan. 2 to June 5, 1900, for only $G2.00. Same from Jan. 29 to Junie 5, $52.00. Classical, Scientific and Commuer cial Courses. For catalogue or other information address W. T. MATTHEWS, The British journals have printed so many extras about the war that Great Britain has run short of paper, and has to delay proceeding until paper can be obtained from America. Thus does yellow journalism overleap itself. Mr. Richardson of Tennessee, lead er of the minority in Congress, is tall, thin, with a good voice, some deter mination and a head like a hawk. If the minority is as turbulent as it was last year, be will need both the voice and the determination before the session is over. Quick Results. Coolidge, Ky., Aug. 1, 1898. I have been suffering with female tron bles and was unable to get relief. I was persnaded to try Benedieta and after one montb's treatment I can recommend your remedy to suffering wowen. MRs H. R. GLzEAT. Sold by R. B. Loryea. Professor Dean Worcester, one of the members of the Philippine Com mission, says that the Philippines will afford an excellent field for the grow ing of cotton on an extensive scale, the soil and climate being especially adapted for this product. The South may not like this new rival in the field uf agriculture. Secretary Gage, it is said, is con teiplating another call for bonds with a view of relieving the money stringency. The rapacity of the gbouls in Wall street is apparently insatiable and their invalidism is be coming chronic too. The Kind You Have Alwas Bought Cf Ambition-A feeling that makes a man want to do something he can't. A tramp has one advantage over the bicycle; his tire never punctures. Liberty--The right to compel an outsider to vote with the gang. DR. W. E. B] --DEAL: Patent MedicinesN, PHYSICIANS' PRESCRI <1iMEDICINES A LL I BRUSHES Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Paint Bra Paints *: Ready Mixed Paints, Ground in Oi Putty, Oils, all kin Prescription Is fitted out with Merk's Chemicals a GOODS DELIVERED Promptly 'PHONE S. R. VE Jeweler & We MANNIN al Watches, ware I make Fancy Artiei and Holiday been sold he early and see Among t ALUMINUM wear like sil' I deal also in Imported Fancy I Christmas Toys and Fireworks. A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF CHRISTMAS AND N Manning Times Block, three door e Lookc for Ud No Right To Ughnes,. The woman who is lovely in face. form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attractive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will b nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney tronble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruption and a wretched cnniplxion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the' world to regilate stomach, liver and kid nsys and to purify the blood, it gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth velvety skin, rich complexion. It will make a good looking, charming woman of a rnn-down invalid. Only 50 cents at i. B. Loryea's drug store. 2 Secret-Something a woman is in a hurry to tell her friends. So Many People are Exposed to rain, cold and storms, that it is necessary that they should have something to counteract the effects. A mirture of a teaspoonful of Pain-Killer in water sweetened, will stimu late the system and ward off any possibility of cold. It has been used for sixty years all over the world, and millions testify to its sterling worth. There is but one Pain Killer, Perry Davis'. Price 25c. and 50e. C: A A T O:3 Wt.x A. Bun the The Kind You Have Always Bought signature of Critic--A man who doesn't know a good thing when he sees it. Miss Annie E Gunning, Tyre, Mich, says, "I suffered a long time from dyspep sia; lost flesh and became very weak. Ko dol Dyspepsia Care completely cured me." It digests what yon eat and cures all forms of stomach trouble. It never fails to give immediae relief in the worst cases. D 0 Rhame, Summerton; Dr W M Brockinton, Manning. Men who are considered well-to do are sometimes hard to do. As a cure for rheumatism Chamberltin's Pain Balm is gaining a wide reputation. D B Johnston of Richmond. Ind, has been tronbled with that ailment since 18G2. In speaking of it he says: -I never found any.hiug that would relieve me until I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic with me. My foot was swollen and paining very much, but one good ap phcation of Pain Balm relieved me. For sale by the It B Loryea drug store. The fool and his fatber's money are soon separated. Dr M A Simmons' liver medicine search es ont all impurities in the system and ex pels them harmlessly by the natural chan nels. Sold by Dr W M Brockinton. 10WN & co "RS IN foilet Articles, Ete. PTIONS A SPECIALTY. -t MEDICINES - CIIINDLS. BRUSHES. Brushes, Nail Brushes, Complexion hes. Paints. IColors, Varnishes, Varnish Stains, s, Sand Paper, etc. Department ud Sharp & Dohmn's Pharmacenticals. ~o all parts of the city. NO. 50. E NN IN G, itch Repairer, 0, s. G., . . Dealer in . . Clocks, Jewelry, Silver tnd All Kinds of Fancy Novelties. specialty of Heavy Silverware and s of all kinds suitable for Wedding Presents. Such goods have never e before. Christmas is coming; call them. e Novelties I have a beautiful line of ARTICLES to suit everybody. They er and are very cheap. and-Painted China and Glassware, EW YEAR CARDS, FROM 25 CENTS TO $1. sSouth of Postoffice. Lltch Sig-n.m BARGAINS BARGAINS. On January 1st, 1900, there will go into operation a change in my business plans, and as I desire to decrease my stock as much as possible. I offer to the public Never before offered the people of Clarendon. This is no wind offer, but is made in dead earnest. Every article in my Dry Goods, Notions, g Clothing, Shoe, Hat, Crockery, Saddlery and Harness Departments will be sold regardless of cost. In my Grocery Department I have a full line of every thing and can supply all the nice things for a good Christmas dinner. Come quick and take advantage of this opportunity. J. W. fkLeod Contemplating a change in my business on the open- 2 in fthe New Year, I desire to announce to the public ~that Iwant to sell all the goods possible between now and 2 Sthen and that I1 am prepared with both stock and prices to 2 Soffer extraordinary bargains to my patrons. Come on and take advantage of whatlIam offeringi in ~Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Crockery, Fruits, Nuts, Candies, SAnd as full a lot of first quality Groceries as were ever Sused in a household. Remember that my goods are clean and fresh; no Sshelf-worn or shoddy stuff to palm off at attractive prices, Sbut good, solid value for your money. Honest goods at extremely low prices is what you may ~look for at W. C. KING'S. WEBG TO SAYOOOO To our many customers who called for Anti-Rust Tinware whf e we were temporarily "out of it," that we now have it in Scalders, Milk Pans, Pudding Pans, Wash Basins, Water Buckets, Teapots and Dippers, and will endeavor to always have it in future by buying in large quanti ties. Our sales of this Ware have exceeded our expectations by many dol lars. We have just received ten dozen of the best AXES ever brought to this market for chopping pine timber. Tnese Axes are made after a pattern es pecially adapted to chopping in the gummy pine timber of North and south Carolina, having long, narrow blades. We had, these made under our own brand and every Axe is carefully tempered and guaranteed free from flaws in manufacture. We still have a few CANE MILLS AND EVAPORATORS on hand to be sold at low prices. The season for shooting has arrived and sportsmen can fit themselves out at our place with almost everything needed by them. We have 10,000 Club and Rival Shells that we are selling at popular prices. Also Cartridge Belts and Bags, Hunting Coats and Leggings. We have also a splendid lot of Guns for boys. We are selling an excel.. lent Single-Barrel Breach-Loading Gun at $5.75 up, while for men we have a Double-Barrel Breach Loader for $9.50 up. Mannuing Hardware Companly.