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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-02
Notice to Creditors.

All persons having claims against the
estate Of Nelson r. CouS II, deceased. will
present them duly attested and those
owing said estate will make payment to
JOHN Z. CoUSAE
Executor.
Sardinia, S. c., Nov 81, 1896.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-02

E~At the old stand.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-02

Cho-:@r1~~~~Io~ o.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

Inc injuries OF lie, II rightly improved,
will BIO to US as the strokes of the statuarv
on his marble, forming us to n more beau
stul shape and making us filter to adorn
sha, haasoalJ tsmple--Cotsoa Mathez.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

ONO notlces-w1ll ne worn IN all thlnra
There arc already gloves In that color
among the carly samples, and saw among
some nao6ei gowns just received from Paris
one in briok red cloth braided with brown
soutaohe. There was tho dearest little vel
vet figaro in the same shade.
think the xouave jacket and the figaro
will havc an unprecedented vogue this fall
II ono may judge by the advance ideas from
abroad. In Paris they are always ready to
Jump at anything saas looks pretty and
piqusnt, but In sobss, staid and moro con-
sorvative Germany Is Is quite shc other
way. They are slower TO sdopt q style ana
slower to give 1t up II it seems good ono,
nnd tho seuave and figaro ara seen in Ber-
lin now as often rs in Paris, and the pref
tiest Of our fashion designs and the most
feasible and artistic ones come from Berlin.
All this is to prove that these dressy and
coQpattish little Jackets will be worn gen.
orally. There Is no set style or shape, only
that the figaro has rounded corners and
the zounve has round or pointed as one
likes. Some are made entirely without
collars and others have deep collars and
ofthn revers That il IA matter of taste.
One very taking short zouave was of rich
brocaded silk in soft rush green and cream
in color. Itwas square in front and reach
ed Dut hal1 way from the orm size to the
belt. There was slashed collar, which
formed wido revers in front, made Of rich
5laok silk with narrow but rich lace mp
plication. This made u jacket suitable for
any gown. Another was of salmon colorcd
pcau dc solo and was very open in front
The jacket was cut with quite deep points
and hung out loosely from the figure
There was wide, pointed revers collar.
The collar and jacket both had bands of
black lace insertion laid over grass green
ribbon. This was originally designed to
wear over lilac tatfeta gown, but would
be equally pretty over almost anything.
Some call these Jackets holeros. 1t makes
little difference what they are called, since
they have come and are SO pretty.
While jackets are popular, there are 9TH
er waists quito rs we'll liked and in their
way more fit and suitable. Tho loose
blouse and French waists arc exceedingly
becoming. happened In place whore
family pnrty wero being fitted with OUT
ing costumes. One very dainty and suit.
able dress for n slender lady was of silyery
gray sicilicnne. The skirt was plainly
gored, but gathered in the back. Tho
sleeves had quite full puffs to tho elbows,
and from there they were tight and piped
ut the wrists The waist was cut out In
deep V shape, both back and front, over q
! guimpe of white lace laid over pale green
l taIeta. The waist was gathered very full.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
NORFOLK ACADEMY

Is n PRIVATE school for boys and young
men. Last session our students ranged In
ago from 10 To u years. Distinctive fea-
lures OF the school are
]. Its modern spirit.
:. It's broad curriculum.
g. It's judicious discipline.
I. the social standing OF Its pupils
D. me continuity of It's instruction
through both elementary and secon-
dary grades without change OF teach
erS.
T. ITS college-bred teachers Gall men.)
q It's moderate charges.
q its two-acre playground
y It's success.
TO- local sentiment.
flrteen years ago 1t was said that the
people Of Norfolk, Portsmouth and vicin-
| ity would not support modern school for
boys or grade above the grammar
sehool.. The Academy has disproven the
chorEe. u-aSf years graduating class
was the largest In fifteen years In the
Two highest classes there were twenty-five
Catalogue ready August 10. The an
plication blank in each catalogue should
be filled out and returned to the UNDER
signed without delay. Seats not re-en-
gagged by former pupils on or before Sept
VIII he open TO new applicants.
On the opening day. Sept 49, new pupils
VIII be examined for classification. Back
ward or diiiident pupils may consult the
pf:ncipal privately ut his residence, PIG
Freemason street.
ROBERT w. TUNsTALL. B. A.,
ISA-l'su,W-luW Principal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

models arc brought over thus early. and
nre copied with and without variations to
10 ready for the September openings. The
hats of history have been despoiled of their
aettlest fRncies and will soon all the
shaw windows.
asked the importer what he thought
the prevailing styles would be, and he re-
Pned that no one could tell with certainty
pas ne thought largo and picturesque hats
s ol .eNet, with many feathers, would take
tno iesd. The soft beaver felt, with wide
~ ~, ne1iale srims, will be seen, topped
N1an many plumes. These will follow the
s1ainsboroush and cavalier STYLES, and will
4ns In black, white and brown, So far
I those are all the colors produced Bes;dea
snem the English walking hat In felt,
ce&Yef ana silk beaver will DO a stylish
anu aoubtless popular hat 1t Is n beoom.
Aag shape Tor elderly or middle aged ladies
- wen as TOT young fnces, which will add
70 us popularity. He said that contrary 70
al FORMER modes these walking hats will
DO quite deliberately trimmed. Ostrich
plnmes Will be the feathers OF the season
WIN few quilts and few marebont
Piumes Tor evening wear The aifyret
sA % ehere too, to raise its delicate fIhers
Soove the rest Of the trimming, to give it
ngnuness and grace. Tatfcta Jrimminps
atOu WIN NtiVet ana rich SQtin dnoh-
sss' VIII be the proferred ribbons These
are 70 Do In many cases made with an over
lay Of rich lace. Emerald velvet covered
VIII WIN point do yenise makes II superb hat.
sSne OF the pattern hats was immense and
made Of brick red plated felt, and, by the
way, praok red will be one of the fayorite
oaiefs OF the coming season, If one NAV
Jugs py It's present appearance TIE hat
vas Wide and fat in front end lifted sharp.
" n The back. The whole hat was covered
wiSa dun ohrysenthemums, with two
saork close TUFTS Of feathers at the sidea
Aasshsf brick red hat was tipped down.
ward Srer the forehead and raised in the
naSk There were two black bows and a
.aia5 Wreath OF immense roses A regular
nat" shaped felt Of a dark brick red had
9 wiaa brim, dipped deeply over the ewes
gn tao outside there were eight large en-
I'VE plunaea and velvet bow. of the sauna
S I mention all these In line to show
n q teaea e1s must expect to gee brick red
! ~ Somia9 reasoh, l was told that brick
e 80 tsc snaacs--and there are several AZ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

ana simply pouIu oil Tue upper cage Gnu
all the gathers were drawn to q point in
the back, and the same in front There
was soft sash of green silk drawn to u
sharp point at the waist limo and tied in q
little bow in the back
The Swiss waist is another dainty style,
and Is very becoming to some persons.
Inc inner waist Is of some soft stun that
shows we'll in gathers preferably satin.
This Is arranged SO that the waist opens
In shape In front and Is drawn down TO
the line in graceful folds. The Swiss waist
is made of darker stuff, often Of black vel
vet and neatly bordered with some flno
trimming 1t flares open at tho bust limo
ABOUT three inches and reaches a point at
the waist line. Some finish at the waist
line, but others extend in fiuted basoues.
Sleeves of any preferred shape are made of
the material Of the inner waist Caps
edged with white lace and bordered with
whatever trimming Is used upon the Swiss
waist make an agreeable addition. Such u
combination as this was arranged for one
member Of the party mentioned above, and
IL was worn over a skirt of Dresden silk
Others look better in a snugly fitting
waist, particularly those of fine figure.
There was q lovely afternoon dress of pale
blue taffeta with dark blue figure on 1t.
The skirt needed no trimming, and had
none. Tho snug waist Tapped slightly to
tho left side, with wide revers mado of
mat white satin, braided richly with silver
s0utache. Where the reyers opened the
neck was filed with u gathered vest of
white satin, and the plain stock was of the
same. There was an exquisite turquoise
buckle at the throat This gown is worthy
OF reproduction in all sorts OF stuffs. and
Will BIO orc whose popularity will outlast
more than one season
All tho lovely linens, baelstes and lawns
sfs down next to nothing in price. There
are several new designs in grasscloths
Pialded and corded. and there arc some
Veay dainty and new ripple batistes. There
are blue and white and blue on blue or
Eanaies on purpose for those who like to
hsve fresh new thin gowns in the last days
al summer. MATE Ippov
The injuries OF lie, Ii rightly improved,
VIII DO to US as the strokes of Uhe statuary
on his marble, forming us to more beau
tful shape and making us litter to adorn
ma aasvoaJ fsmpla--Cotsoa Mather.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
Mats Leyoy Describes Some New Hats Of
Most Wonderful Design.
The NEW PATTERNS OF GlDDY PARIS
Large aud EIabornseIy Trimmed
Meadsear 60 Prevail-2ouave and
Figaro Jackets aud Popular Waists
Incoming outing Costumes-New
Eall and winter Styles.
fcspyright. 1885, by American Presa Associa.
~ tion

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tioR.1
& i have just come from q place where I
saw q Row model hat, with flowers upon IL
standing just 10 inches above the crown.
Tho crown was q sugar loaf peak with a
marrow turn up brin. These Gowars were
yclvst olovar blosscrns and leaves la their
purple beauty. Tho hat was between red
and purple, and there WAS o drapery Of
Light purple velvet around tho crown, held
An by smaller tB&ts Of clover.
Another model hat was Of dark purple
felt, the brifn Eat aud round. The edge
was crimPed all tho way around Tho
crown was aat, but all around that there
was An outstanding plating Of purple and
black striped taffeta, In tho front there
was q twisted bow of shell pink velvet, and
on the left side thore was bunch of
eglantine roses In yelvot. the shadings of
the leaves being exquisite. This bunch
STOOD over foot above the brlm. Mingled
with the plating were small sprays of the
roscs and leaves. 1t is . new departure to
take spring flowers to decorate fall hats.
Tho sugar loaf shape is rs ugly thing in
itself % can bo imagined. The brim curls
up closely, and the hat must necessarily
rest upon the back of tho head
Thore was another one, also in dark red
crimpea felt. In the front and on each
aide WINS little silk pompon ia the same
shade. On the right side Of the front was
an immense bow of maize satin duchessc
Three loops inches high stood up and
two inches high stood out There was a
narrow roll Of the satin all around, and q
plating fastened in the center in form OF
bow. This was oil the trimming, but,
dear knows it was enough.
Ths model hats as rule, ere remark.
ablo for their height and the brilliant col
ors The mob cap shape seems to obtair
ataong these now importatiops. The
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE
OVER SMITHS CREEK.
Board of $. S. and D. Com omos

Board of S. S. and D. commissioners
49,, August, 13th, 1896.
6lus VIII be open at this office at G
O'Clock p. m.. on the 3lst day OF August.
iS,0' FOR furnishing and constructing the
pie ana timber work In the foundations
Creek. Plans and specifications can be
seen at the office of the city engineer.
y certified check for 500 must be depos-
lhed with each bid as guarantee of
Eo o faith Bond with satisfactory secur-
The right to re1ect any or all bids is
Signed w H WALES Cb,,r,r,, v
aul3-1w ''A''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
NEWPORT NEWS military academy.
CLASSICAL, SCIENTIFIC, ENGLISH
AND COMMERCIAL COURSES.

Cadets from seven States last year Car
ncteu and papered rooms: lighted by cleo
tricity: baths: hot and cold water; thor
eush' instruction Third session opens
h. w. HUFFMAN, Principal.
iy12-s.w.f Newport News Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
PROPOSALS..

for the College of William and Mary.
same to be delivered at the G. and b
ALVEY depot at WILLIAMSBURG Va on
or before Oct. LIST. 1890; freight prenaid
,i,ae, right Is reserved to reject any or ali
LYON G. TYLER.
aclo,iftlo-St President
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
Norfolk College for Young Ladies

Next session begins SEPTEMBER So
1896. The courses of study are thorough
ana practical, including English Mathe-
MATES. the Languages, Science, Art
Music. Elocution; all taught by competent
instructors Primary and intermediate
college grades.
Charges as low as can be afforded for
the advantages given. Catalogues may
be had n book stores or at the college
Jy23w. .SutoOctl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

Located in most beautiful and mic.
nurssque country, with climate the
most uellShtful In America, Tree from
malaria and pleasant In tho warmest
weather. It's waters and baths are
mv!tiih-IeStoring, powerfully tonic diu-
rrSuc' mildly, cathnrtic and altera tive
Ihc Motel aud buildings are principnily
ard has one of the Handsomely { MINI,
mo, sr IN the state Sanitary condition
The management this season will main.
,nin ana perfect its reputation as a
health ana pleasure resort Descriptive
tion. "pp'e1
A. E. WHITE, Proprietor.
my2i-su-tr
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
Ch,mmIe Fnddcn,s Creator.

Mr.. Edward Townsend, the creator OF
Chmmie Fadden, relates how the fol-
lowing incident put him on Chimmie's
track few days before he wrote the
first newspaper sketch: II was visiting
a mission where some ladies We're CIV
ing dinner to tenement house chill
dren which l was to report. l noticed
one little fellow near me gulp down a
piece of pie in about two bites. The
young lady in charge, who seemed to
be on very good terms with the boys
and assumed a pretty air of comrade-
ship, was standing by and saw the pie
disappear. She leaned over and said,
with a bite of the boys manner for
good fellowship: Would you like an
other piece if can sneak it?' His eyes
frightened. She brought the pie and
placed 1t before him with little conf,
dental whisper, as though it were a
special favor, of which he was mot to
tell AS she did so the boy leaned over
and kissed her hand. 1t must have been
the innate gentleman in him. No one
could have taught him. 1t may be that
he had seen a courtier do it on some
Rowery stage, but I think 1t was just
his own natural tribute. That was my
first insight into the Bowery character.
II set me thinking, and when 1 wanted
to write special I used the people l
had seen there, making up my own
stcry. ."-Bookman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
An nventor's Dream.

Elias Howe almost beggared himself
before he discovered where the eye OF
the needle of sewing machine should
be located. His original idea was to fol-
low the model of the eye at the heel.
1t never occurred to him that 1t should
be placed near the point, and he might
have failed altogether If he had not
dreamed he was building a sewing ma
chine for a savage king in a strange
country Just as in his actual waking
experience, he was rather perpleXed
about the needles eye. He thought the
king gave him twenty-four hours to
complete a machine and make 1t sew.
If not finished in that time, death was
TO be the punishment. Howe worked
and worked and puzzled and puzzled.
and finally gave ii up. Then he thought
he was taken out to be executed He
noticed that the warriors carried spears
that were pierced near the head. In-
stantly came the solution of the din-
Guilty, and while the inventor was beg
glng for time he awoke. He jumped out
of bed, ran to his workshop, and by
nine, a needle with an eye at the point
had been rudely modelled. After that
1t was easy. This is the true story of an
important incident in the invention OF
the sewing machine,--Philadelphia
Times. -.--- -. :.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
FOUR HUNDRED BELOW ZERO.
Curious Effects OF Such Extreme Tempera'
ture on Iron and Colors.


-Four hundred and twenty-four de.
grees F. below zerol Just what this
means it is almost impossible TO
imagine, and yet it is one of the tenn
peratures which have been reached and
used in laboratory research, and has
been made the subject of some highly
interesting experiments and explana-
tions by Professor Dewar before the
British Royal Institution.
-Four hundred degrees below zero Is
not an everyday temperature, nor can
IT be reached by more everyday means
than the expansion of liquid air. which
latter Profe! sor Dewar has succeeded
In producing in comparatively large
quantities, and in storing by novel and
ingenious methods, to be used as re-
qured in the study of matter at alb
normally low temperature, exactly as
spirit lamp or a Bunsen burner is used
In studying the properties of different
bodies at the higher temperatures.
The tensile strength of iron at 400 be-
low zero is just twice what it is at 80
above. II will take a strain of 60 in
stead OF 30 tons TO the square inch. and
equally curious results have come out
as to the elongation of metals under
Faraday that the magnetism in a per-
manent magnate would be increased at
very low temperatures, and experiments
with comparatively low temperatures
had rather negatived Faraday's sugges-
ton, but Prof Dewar has completely
verified the opinion of the famous sa-
want, having shown that a magnet at
the extremely low temperature made
possible by the liquid air had it's power
increased by about so per cent
Very low temperature was shown also
TO have a remarkable effect upon the
color of many bodies. For example the
brilliant scarlet of vermilllon and mer-
curic iodide is reduced under its infu-
ence to pale orange, the original color
returning with the rise of the tempera-
ture. Blues, on the other hand. are un-
affected by cold, and the effect is COM
paratively small upon organic coloring
In matters of all tints.-Cassier's Maga-
zine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
She Wasn't Green.

She was such a pretty girl. Sweet
17-just budding into fair womanhood.
She had been reared among the blue
grass hills of old Kentucky, and this
was her first visit to the city. She was
the guest of the mother Of her intended
husband.
Everything had been done to make
her visit a pleasant one. and the dear
little thing had been moving in a per-
feet Elysium of bliss. Charley-dear
Charley-had been her constant COM
panion, and this. with the wonderful
sights to be seen in greater Cincinnati,
had caused the little maiden's heart
to overflow with joy. one night Char
ley suggested going to the Grand opera
House. The simple village maiden had
never been to the theatre, but she had
heard much of it ard determined that
she would be as blase as any Of the
audience.
They reached the theatre early: very
few had arrived. The lights were low.
They sat and talked awhile. oh. she
was SO happy. Just then the electric
lights were turned on to their full pow
er, and she naively remarked that she
had seen no one bring in more lights"
but still she was happy.
The play began. She sat entranced.
To her, poor Rip was the dearest,
sweetest, good nothing old fellow in
the world. When the curtain arose on
the fourth act, and Mr.. Jefferson is dis
covered as Old Rip, after his sleep OF
twenty years, she turned to Charley
and remarked: why, Charley, who is
that old man? I haven't seen him be-
fore"
Charley replied. "Why that's Jeffer-
son as Rip. He is supposed to have
been sleeping for twenty years. and has
grown very old"
The dear, sweet young thing cast a
reproachful look out of her bewitching
eyes upon her intended husband and
said: "Oh. Charley; / know 1 am from
| the country. / know that / am what
you city people call very green but,
really, / am not that green, / have
watched Mr.. Jefferson carefully all the
evening, and l know that old man there
on the stage is not he. oh, no. I'm
not that green"
Then the curtain fell and they went
| out.-Cincinnati Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
Scored with the Jury.

Some gray-haired lawyer-p politicians
sat in an uptown hotel talking over
their early experiences. The converse
ton was opened by the man from up the
State remarking:
II see that old Dennis Keeny has just
died up IN my native town. He was one
of the last Of the old-style lawyers who
relied for winning their cases not on
their knowledge of law, but on their
acquaintance with human nature. He
was one of the best specimens of the
class too. Stories of his retorts and
witty sayings are told all over his own
and the adjoining counties.
"The first time l ever heard him was
IN the case of a man who was on trial
for shooting into a party that had come
to horn him, form of country celebra-
tion that you have probably heard
about Keeny appeared for the defend
ant. 1t was shown that the gun with
which the shooting WAS done was load
Cd with dried peas. instead of lead.
Finally. a very dirty-looking witness
was called, and testified that he had
been shot in the right leg. on cross
examination the fellow appeared rather
sLifty, and finally Keeny asked him to
cA.oN lllt jury lllt ONs,St Spbl NhSlS lNiiS
rcas took effect. The fellow demurrod,
gaying that the shooting had been done
six weeks before, and the wound had
healed. At last with great reluctance,
the witness drew up his right trousers
leg, exposing a limb well covered with
dirt. Pointing 10 a spot which, If pos
sible was blacker than the rest, the Wit
ness said;
"'There; that's where they went in
"Keeny turned TO re jury, and in his
most impressive manner said:
Gentlemen, leave 1t to your knowl-
edge of crops; If peas had been planted
IL that soil six weeks ago they would
be in blossom now
THE witness retired in confusion, and
Keeny won his case. New York Sun.