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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
The panSma Rnt.

"The cheapest straw hat to buy"
said a man who owns q beauty, lis,
after all, Panama, like this. Look
here" He took down his big white
hat, which was creased down the mid
die like a pair Of trousers, and rolled 1t
up tight; then he tossed it in the ajr.
With a cracking sound it spread open
and futtered down to the floor in its
original shape, deep center crease and
all. You could soak this hat for a
week." he continued, "and iron it out
dat afterward, but when you came to
put it on again it would be just as you
see it now.
"Women in Mexico and roundabout
all that region make the hats, using
straw that has been selected with more
care than I could tell you Of. The art
has been handed down in their families
from one generation to another, and it
is q secret art, unknown to any other
people in the world.
These women, living SO far away
from everything. are ignorant Of the
fashions, and that is why the hats
never change their ugly shape. If they
were fashionably made, the demand
for them would be enormous. AS it IS,
hatters travel through all that country
and buy them up at good prices.
The perfect Panama hat costs at
least $50, and if you should pay $50 for
u big and unusually light one you
would not be getting stuck.'-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
SHE WAS ABSENTMiNDED
A Quarter Which Beggar Was Not
to Spend For Drink

A Quarter Which Beggar Was Not
to Spend For Drink
s'For Gods sake give hungry man a
little money to buy something to eat"
entreated a beggar Of q woman in
West Third street. The beggar was
by no means abscntminded, but the in-
dividual to whom he spoke was. She
passed, on several yards without MOTTO
ing him. when it suddenly occurred
to her that to a man, perhaps starving,
who had asked bread she had given q
stone, or at least stony stare. So
she took 25 cents from her purse and,
turning quickly, hurried after 4 man
passing down the street.
Here" she said, touching him on
the arm; "here is q quarter for you,
and hope you will not buy liquor with
it.
Before the astonished person to
whom she had given the money could
utter q word she had departed.
Il am sure l don't know why young
women should run after me on the
street to give me money calculated
the man, "but I will spend it for drink
since she particularly requested me
not to-
\ few steps farther on he was met
By a seedy looking fellow who began,
"For Gods sake, give" etc.
"Yes, my man, l think this was in
tended for you. \ young woman sent
it to you, but you are not to spend it
for drink" And he passed on with q
light heart, while the beggar tested
the quarter suspiciously, casting an
eager glance ahead at the nearest sa'
loon.-New York Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
Hunting Balloons In South Africa.

Hunting Balloons In South Africa.
The balloons which frequent this
rocky country are so destructive to the
stock farms that organized raids have
to be made upon them. 1t is useless
trying to get a shot at the baboon dur
ing the day; be is willy creature and
knows the deadly effects Of 4 rifle just
as we'll as the hunter.
Early in the morning the party leave
the farm and quietly surround the
kranz, or rock, where the unsuspectins
balloons are sleeping. At the first
break of dawn the head balloon Is on
the move, TO see that everything is
right He no sooner makes an appear
ance than he is greeted with 4 shower
Of lead. IL iii instant the whole troop
is in an uproar. They rush hither and
thither, bowling with rage and pain,
looking for Il place of escape. But few
Of them succeed. Directly the hunters
have retired. the blacks. who have
been following up the party. make
rush for the tails Of the balloons.
Sometimes they are in so great hurry
to secure these that they fail to OBJ
serve that the baboon is not dead and
an ugly bite or tear is the result. The
tails are taken to the magistrates Of
fee, where reward Of IS. Cd. each is
paid for them by government.-London
Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
RICK OF AWOMAN SHARPER
he Found n Lace Handkerchief and
Quickly Turned 1t Into Cnsh.

he Found Lace Handkerchief and
Quickly Turned 1t Into Cash.
II lost a S3 lace handkerchief today,
ut l learned one Of the tricks of the
ght fingered people in Chicago re-
larked North Side woman as she
came back from shopping excursion.
'Was it worth S3?" asked her hus-
band
Hardly, but its interesting. l
bought lace handkerchief. and as l
walked to the car l stopped to buy
newspaper. had my purse in my
hand and number Of things, Of course,
and l laid the parcel containing the
handkerchief and the check for it down
on the corner of a fruit stand near by.
After I got to the car thought Of my
package. hurried back, and the
package wasn't there.
"'Where is the little package left
here?' l asked the Italian vender.
"Zatta lit paper
"'Yes.'
"'Other lady took it.
Il wanted that nanCkercnleI eSpe-
cially to give to 4 friend for birthday
present. I went to the store again and
picked out another handkerchief.
Il am sorry the first one didn't suit
you the clerk said.
"'Why, lost it" replied in aston
isbment.
"'You don't say so? said the clerk.
why, about ten minutes ago Lice
looking woman came in here with that
handkerchief, and we took it back and
refunded the money. She said that
you were her niece and that you were
out shopping together. You decided
the handkerchief was not just what
you wanted, and she came back to re-
turn it. We gave her ticket for the
50, and she cashed it.'"-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
Victim Of an Awful Calamity.


'It came out, as journeyed on horse
back through Dakota. that almost eV-
cry settlers land was under mortgage,
said a westerner, "a:!j one day, when
I came upon a pioneer seated on the
grass by the roadside, with troubled
look on his face, 1 asked him if it was
the mortgage he was worrying about.
"'Wuss than that, stranger, be re-
piled as he looked up wearily.
"'S.Ckness or death in the famllyT
"'Wuss than that
"'Then it must be calamity indeed.
You didn't lose family and home by a
prairie tire?'
"'Nope, but you are right about its
bein a calamity. I've been tryln to
think of that word for two hours past.
Yes sir, you can put it down as an aW-
full calamity
":But won't you explain?' l persist
ed.
"T will. sir. Thar was a mortgage
on the claim, and was feelin as big
as any Of my neighbors and takin
things easy when my wife was lert
5000. Stranger, dare tell you what
she did with that money:
"'She didn't lose It?
"'No, sir She jest paid that mort
gage, bought two horses and ploW'
and this mornin was bounced out OF
my own cabin bekase l wouldn't peel
off my coat and go to work, Yes, sir,
you are right. It's calamity-a ca
lamity that's landed me on the outside
and between my burned pride and
her blamed spunk somebody'll be eatin
grass afore Saturday night' Wash
ington Post.
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Ny child, your hero may not be,

My child, your hero may not be,
In truth, hero all the time;
Remember, it must chance that he
Shall still have rugged sleeps to climb.
Don't place him on too high plane
In fancy: then he will not fall
In your esteem and may attain
To something noble after all.
Ny boy. don't think your sweetheart bears
A halo on her golden hair;
crown Of purity she wears,
And YOU must help to keep 1t there.
But she will have her trying moods
And be not always kind and sweet;
These are life's nerving interludes-
Sad pitfalls for unwary feet.
You both are far from perfect yet,
And quarrels will, UNHAPPY, come;
Both may be wrong; SO don't forget,
In anger'S blind delirium,
That sweet concessions each must make
And tender promises renew
Or else loving heart may break
And sorrow come TO dwell with YOU.
-Pcarson's Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
An Odorless DIsinfectnnt.

If one objects to the odor Of carbolic
acid, he may use for the plumbing an
odorless disinfectant prepared as fol-
lows: Dissolve half a pound Of per-
manganate Of potash In four gallons Of
water and pour this carefully down the
pipes. This solution, if allowed to
stand in bowls or basins, will stain
them purple. The stains may be re-
moved with a weak solution Of oxalic
acid. The acid must be rinsed of i'm
medlately after it has been used
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
Lord RusselI's Dilemma.

Once, when he first came to Lon
don and was laying the foundation Of
his great career, says London letter.
the future Lord Chief Justice Russell
went to the pit of theater. The piece
was popular, the pit was crowded and
the young advocate had only standing
room. All of q sudden man at his
side cried out that his watch was
stolen. Mr. Russell and two other
men were hemmed in.
1T is one Of you three" cried the
man minus the watch.
"Well, we had better go out and be
searched" said Mr.. Russell, with the
alertness Of mind that did not fail him
at a trying moment amid an excited
crowd. A detective was at hand, and
the suggestion was accepted. AS Mr..
Russell walked out the idea flashed
through his mind that if the man be-
hind him had the stolen property he
would probably try to secrete it in the
pocket of his front rank man. Quick
as thought he drew his coattails about
him-only to feel, to his horror, some
thing large and smooth and round al
ready in his pocket.
While he was still wondering what
this might mean for him, the detective
energetically seized the hindmost man,
exclaiming: what, you rascal! At it
again. To Mr.. Russell and the other
man lie apologized and bade them go
free.
B8t Mr.. Russell, before he had taken
many steps, reflected that he could not
keep tEe watch. He went back to the
box office and explained, with cour-
age on which,. he afterward said he
rarely experience6>, greater demands,
that though he did nos-take the watch
he had it. SO saying, he put his hand
into his pocket and pulled out-a for
gotten snufbox.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
His Double Fee.

Lawyer Smart-Gocd morning, Mr.
Gull. What can I DO for you today?
81 wanc to get your opinion on mat
ter of law"
yes
"AIy hens got into my neighbor
Browns yard, and he poisoned them.
What want to know is, can I recover
damages?'
Certainly. 1t was malicious mis-
chief on his part, besides being a de-
struction Of your property"
Thanks. But hold. l stated that
wrong. 1t was Browns hens got into
my yard, and it was who admins
tered the poison
"Al, yes; l see. That puts q differ
ent color upon the transaction, and 1t
is clear that he, in the person Of his
hens, was the trespaSser, whereas in
leaving the poison on your premises
YOU We're quite unaware that his fowls
would eat it. 1t was purely an accl-
dent, so far as YOU We're concerned"
Thanks. How much?
Thirteen and fourpence."
"Why, that's just twice what you
asked for 4 legal opinion the other
day"
- know it, but, you see, have given
you two opinions day"-London An
swers.
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After long and varied experience
in the use of mineral waters from
many sources, both foreign and do
nestle, l am fully persuaded that the
Harris Lithia Water possesses efficacy
in the treatment of Affections Of the
Kidney and the Bladder unequalled
by any other Water of which have
made trial.
This opinion is based upon obser-
vation of its effects upon my patients
for the past three years, during which
time haye prescribed it freely and
most uniformly with benefit in the
medical maladies above mentioned
A. n. TALLEY, NJ. D.
Columbia, S. c., October s, 1892.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
She Didn't Step.

Conjurer (ponting to q large cabi-
net)-Now, ladies and gentlemen, allow
me to exhibit my concluding trick. l
would ask any lady in the company to
step on the stage and stand in this
cupboard. I will then close the door.
When I open it again. the lady will
have vanished without leaving trace
behind.
Gentleman In Front Seat aside to
his wife)-I say, old woman, do me a
favor and step up.-LondoE FuE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19

A man may stand on sinking ship
at sea or plunge through the vortex of
destruction upon the field Of battle and
still be self possessed. but its different
with him when he finds that he has
been sitting on fresh paint.-Chlcago
Times Herald
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
NnN Hia Eaulf.

"Why, Johnny, how much you look
like your fatherw remarked visitor
to q small 4-year-old.
"Yes'm," answered Johnny, with an
air Of resignation, that's what every
body says, but can't help it"-NeW
Orleans Picayune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19

I have prescribed "Harris Lithia
Water in my practice, and am de
lighted with it in those cases in which
it is indicated. In all those condi-
tions in which there is uric acid in
the system, in equity and rheumatic
diathesis, in cystltis and endocervi-
citis, causing painful micturition, in
renal dropsy and dyspepsia, due to
torpid liver or constipation, ] have
found the best results from this min
eral water. Indeed, it may be used
to advantage in any case in which its
formula may suggest itself, especially
when Lithia is indicated. I recon-
mend it to the public, and believe
there is no superior Lithia Water in
this country.
J. NJ. KIBLER, NJ. D.
Newberry, S. c., Sept. 9, 1898.
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No. SO runs through to Charleston, S. c..
via Central r. g., arriving Manning e.OA
p N, Lanes, 6.43 m, Charleston SO o m.
Trains on Conway Branch leave Chad
bourn 5.35 pm, arrive Conway 7.4O m.
returning leave Conway $50 m, arrive
Chadbourn 1l.50 10, leave Chadbourn
l1.50 u, arrive at Hub 1925 On, returniro
leave Hub 800 p NJ, arrive at ChadbourS
33o p m. Daily except Sunday.
J. B. KENLY, GenI Manager.
I: NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
E. NJ. EMERSON, Genl Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
me Rcnl Inn Ridd

A writer, giving some personal mem
ories Of Mr.. Blackmore, says he could
not bear with patience any praise Of
Lorna Doone." All the world has been
told that Lorna Doone" Is his greatest
work, the work in which his fame will
live, but" says the writer, strange
to say, in as far as his gentle nature
was capable Of irritation he almost
resented the mere mention Of the book.
Once I inquired Of him was there q
real Jan Ridd.
"'oh, yes he said, filing his pipe
anew.
"sAnd was he the glorious chap he's
made out to be in Lorna Doone"
Certainly not said Mr. Blackmore;
he was a coarse brute .'"-New Eng
land Home Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
Burns and Tam Samson.

Tam Samson was a gray haired vet
eran sportsman, who on one occasion,
when out moorfowl shooting and feel
ing the weight of years begin to press
upon him, expressed the belief that the
expedition was to be his last and de-
sired, in somewhat tragic style, that
he might die and be buried in the
moorS.
Burns, hearing OF this, Immediately
composed his famous elegy, in which
he related at length the exploits and
skill of his hero, ending each verse
with the plaintiye line, Tam Samson's
dead"
Some one having told Samson that
Burns had written poem-"a gey
queer ane"-about him, he sent for the
poet and in something like wrath asked
him to read what he had written. On
hearing the recital Of his exploits he
smiled grimly and seemed by no means
displeased. But" he exclaimed. I'm
no dead yet. Robin. Wherefore should
ye say that I'm dead!' Burns retired
for few minutes: then he returned
and recited to Tam the following verse.
which he had composed in the inter-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
Notice 10 Executors, Administrators,
GllrdillS QId Gnlg|ti{e9feSS-- Gnllgz|j|tIi9fS:

OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE.
Manning. s. c.. August !. 1900. :
To Executors. Administrators. Guardians and
Committees:
respectfully call your attention to annexed
statute You will please give this matter early
attention.
Very respectfully.
]. NJ. WINDHAM.
Judge OF Probate.
See a064- Qei2). Executors Administrators
Guardians and Committees. shall annually
while any estate remains in their care or Gus.
tody at any time before the first day OF July OF
each year. render 70 the Judge OF Probate OF the
county from whom they obtain Letters "eSta-
mentary or Letters OF Administrators or Let
terS OF Guardianship. etc. d just and true ay-
count. upon oath. OF the receipts and eXpendl-
lures OF such estate the preceding Calendar
year, which. when examined and approved
shall be deposited with the Inventory and ap-
praiSemenE O.: other papers belonging 70 such
estate, in the office OF SAID Judge Of Probate.
there TO be kept for the inspection OF sUc: per-
sons as may be interested in the eState-tunQer
former penalti2SI
Approved the I'd day oc March. 1897.
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More Suitable.

81 object to the personifcation Of
time in the guiSe Of man." said Ten
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Very Different,

"You know the old proverb says,
Time will tell "-Detroit Free Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-09-19
The Trunk Paid.

Some years ago man ran up q OH
Of $500 in the fremont House, Chlca-
90, and then ran away without setting
It. The trunk which remained IN MS
room was unusually heavy and when
opened after his departure was found
to contain specimens Of ore, brought
from the gold and silver mines of Col
orado, where presumably he had lost
all his money. After waiting out the
legal time Mr.. Gage sent the contents
Of the trunk to an assayer, who return
ed two bits Of metal valued at more
than S10O in excess Of the bill after
deducting his own fees.
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Wilson and Summerton r. r,
TINE TABLE No. l,
In effect Monday, June 18th, 1898.
q Wilson's Mill and Dalzell

Between Millard and St. Paul.
Sonthbound. Northbopn6.
No 73. No. as. No. 72 No. ~.
NJ Stations AN Pm
O5 10 is LIE Millard AR 1915 435
Is 25 Ar st. Paul LIE 1885 425
PM AN AM pm
THOS. WILSON, President.
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ATLANTIC COAST Line,

CHARLESTON, S. g., Jan Il. 1900.
On and after th:' date toe s:..lowug
h sSenger schedule will be N effect:
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pEP COSTR A

PER CONTRA.
Go, Fame, an canter like Ally
Through a. the streets an neuks OF Killle;
Tell ev'ry social. honest billie
To cease his grievin,
For yet. unskaith'd by Deaths gleg guile.
Tam Samson's livin!
Samson laughed gleefully and ex-
claimed, That's no bad. Robin; that'n
do," and the poet was received once
more into his good graces.-Chambers'
Journal
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W. G. & A.
South-Round.
North-Bound,

No. 81 runs through from Charleston yis
Central &. r., leaving Charleston Z q N.
Lanes S.34 m, Manning 800 m.
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NORTHEA>1ERN HsILEOau
Snn:i; BOuu,

Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
No. 81 runs through to Columbia via
Central B. f. of s. C.
Trains Nos. 7S and 80 run via Wilson
and Fayetteville-Short Line-and make
close connection for all points North.
Trains on c. & D. r. &. leave Florence
daily except Sunday 9.55 m, arrive Oar.
lington 1928 a m, Cheraw, ll.40 M.
Wadesboro 1885 p IL. Leave Florence
daily except Sunday, 500 m, arrive Dar-
!ingtoD, S.25 p m, Hartsvllle 9.2O NJ.
Bennetsville 9.2l m, Gibson 9.45 M
Leave Florence Sunday only 9.55 N. ar
rive Darlington 1927. Hartsyille IL. 10
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6.35
m, BennettsVille $50 m, arrive DARLING.
ton 7.5G m Leave Hartsville daily eS.
cept Sunday ZOO m. arrive Darlington
7.45 N, leave Darlington 855 ID, arrive
Florence $40 N. Leave Wadesboro aaiiy
except Sunday 425 y N, Cheraw SIS m.
Darlington 6.2S p m, arrive Florence z o
N. Leave Hartsvile Sunday only S.l5a m
Darlington 800 N, arrive Florence $40
NJ
J. L. KENLEY, JNO. T. DIVINE,
Geni Manager: Genl Supt.
T. n. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
II. NJ. EMERSON, Gent Pass. Agent.
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woman.
"Why?"

$50 inappropriate. 1t should be 4
woman"
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IN THE STORM.

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IreSpecttul!y call your attention to annexed
statute You will please give this matter early
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MANCHESTER & AUGUSTA r. r.

Trains 80 and IS carry through Pullman
palace buffet sleeping cars between New
York and Macon via Augusta.