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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
NOVEL SUSPENSION BRIDGE.
One That Was Made by Corenns from
Vines Three Hundred
Years AGO.

The first suspension bridge that can
be dignitied by that name was thrown
across the jim river in Corea in 1892.
Here again dire necessity dictated the
terms. The Japanese in P'yeng-yang,
learning of the defeat of the army of re-
enforcement, determined to withdraw.
China had beguN to bestir herself in
favor of Corea and the japanese, driven
from P'yeng-yang by the combined
Chinese and Corean armies, fastened
southwark toward Seoul. When the
pursuers arrived at the Im-jin river the
Chinese general refused to cross and
continue the pursuit unless the Coreans
would build bridge sufficiently large
and strong to insure the passage of his
10000 men in safety. The Coreans
were famishing for revenge upon the
Japanese and would be stopped by no
obstacle that human ingenuity could
surmount. Sending parties of men in
all directions, they collected enormous
quantities of chik, a tough, fibrous vine
that often attains length of 100 yards.
From this eight huge hawsers were
woven. Attaching them to trees or
heavy timbers let into the ground,
the bridge builders carried the other
ends across the stream by boats and
anchored them in the same way. OF
course the hawsers dragged in the wa.
ter in midstream, but the Coreans were
equal to the occasion. Stout oak bars
were inserted between the strands in
midstream and then the hawsers were
twisted until the torsion brought them
a good ten feet above the surface.
Brushwood was then piled up on the
eight parallel hawsers and upon the
brushwood clay and gravel were laid.
When the roadbed had been packed
down firmly and the bridge had been
tested the Chinese could no longer re-
fuse to advance, and 80, upon the first
suspension bridge, $50 yards long, that
army Of 10000 Cinnamon, with all
their Corean allies, camp equipage and
impedimenta crossed in safety. This
bridge, like the tortoise-boat, having
served its purpose, was left to fall Of
its own weight.-Harper's Magazine.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
PROGRESS OF GUAM.
One Of Our Island Possessions Al.
ready Half Civilized.
Wonderful Work Accomplished b.
Capt. Leary and HIS Associates
-Ooncsbinage and slavery
Entirely Abolished.

The new year dawns auspiciously
upon our far-away possession. the
Island Of Guam. Capt. Lenry Is not
only an ideal governor but an ideal
reformer. Everything he attempts
succeeds and every act of his thus far
has been on the lines Of good govern
ment morality. progress and civii-
zation. His colonial subjects have
proved apt scholars, and although his
administration has involved the COM
plete reversal Of century-old practices
they have taken to it kindly and even
with certain sort Of enthusiasm.
Capt. Leary. says the Chicago Trib-
une, has been naval governor of Guam
for barely year, but he was no SOON
er 10 his gubernatorial chair than he
entered upon his work of reform.
His first step was to cure his subjects
of laziness, and this he did by notify
ing them that they must raise vegc-
tables enough for their own consump-
tion and to supply the tables of the
governor and his garrison also. Not
withstanding they had been lotus eat
ers all their lives and had lived upon
what nature so lavishly provided, they
took to truck farming with such
will that now every Guamite can have
q New England boiled dinner when
ever he wishes it. The Guamites had a
way of not paying their debts. He i'm
pressed them with the sanctity of
financial obligation. They had nevtr
known the meaning of the word
"taxes." but they soon learned it and
have manifested no opposition to pay
ing them. They have never known
the value Of domestic animals. He
stimulated their interest in natural
history by intimating that every head
of family must have COW, a donkey
and some hens.
AS to the last administrative act Capt
Leary found difficulty in executing
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
Crosses to Mark Century.

During the current year the close OF
the century will be marked by the
erection on the tops Of the tallest noun.
tain peaks IN Italy Of 10 enormous
stone crosses, one Of each Of the Chris
tian centuries. The crosses are to be
erected by the international commit.
tee Of the Work Of Solemn Homage to
Jesus the Redeemer. Two Of the noun
tains near Rome are already marked
By huge crosses, one Of which has a
pious society for its protection. The
10 mountain peaks ON which the new
esosses are to be built have already
been selected. On each cross win be
carved theinscription: Jesus Christus,
Deus, Homo. vivet Regnet. Imperat."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
The African PrOdigal Son.

The cannibal chief stood with his
hand shading his eyes. A solitary fig.
ure was timidly creeping toward him
from the jungle. Suddenly the old
chief started. He took quick step for.
ward. 1T is," he cried, ''it is my sonl
He is coming home again!" Then, with
his eyes still fixed on the slouching fig
ure, he shrilly called to his head hunt
er: "Mbongwa, the prodigal is return
ing! Kill the fatted kaffir!"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
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it. 1t was simple enough to ascertain
who was the head of the family, but it
was not SO easy to identify the family,
for marital relations had been assumed
and abandoned at will. The most ex-
pert genealogist would have had diff
Guilty in fixing up the family tree Of any
Guamite, so extraordinary were its
ramifications. Capt. Leary solved the
problem by cutting the knot. He issued
peremptory order that every adult
male must pick out one woman, take
out license, marry her on given day,
love, honor and protect, If not obey her,
and settle down to housekeeping. The
Guamites made no objection even to
this extraordinary proposition. On the
day appointed every mothers son of
them appeared with the woman he had
selected and was legally married to her
and concubinage was at an end In
Guam.
To crown his reforms Capt. Leary
on New Years day issued his decree
that slavery was abolished in Guam.
The islanders offered no opposition.
They are now launched on the full tide
Of civilization and they are making
such satisfactory progress on their new
tines that 1t may be confidently antici-
pated by the time the last year Of the
century closes Guam will be the most
advanced of all our new possessions.
Al the pace Capt. Leary is going the
first day of the twentieth century may
dawn upon an island with all the es-
sentials and some Of the luxuries of
modern civilization. 1t may not be too
much to assume that on January /,
1901. Guam will have its primaries and
conventions, its policemen and firemen.
its mayors and aldermen. its corpora
tions and tax dodgers, its newspapers.
football teams and automobiles, and
that the one-year-old brides will be en-
rolled in women's clubs. studying the
question whether Kpling is second
or first class writer and working for
dear life to solve the meaning of Brown
ing. As compared with Cuba, Puerto
Rico and the Philippines, Guam has
fairly plunged head foremost into civil.
ization.
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CONVENIENT PIGPEN.

upon small yard, as shown. The yard
was provided with feed trough, sta
tiOnary; thus slops, wet, etc.. were kept
out of the pen largely. The corn can be
fed in the compartments during wet
weather. The window in front fur
nishes a good ventilator and is raised or
lowered at pleasure. This pen was built
OF inch oak lumber, with floor Of some,
slightly sloping or inclined. The roof
was furnished with n wooden rain spout
to conduct water from the yard.-Ohio
Farmer.
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spread rapidly, and It was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer Evidence has accu-
mulated which is incontrovertible, of which
the following is specimen
sister and aunt having died from this dreadful
disease. My feelings may be imagined when the hor-
ribe disease made its appearance on my side 1t
q malignant Cancer, eating inwardy in such a way az
to great alarm The disease seemed beyond the
skill OF the doctors, for their treatment did good
whatever. the Cancer growing all the while.
stnadil j.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
Trichinosis Epidemic.

The most serious epidemic Of trichi-
nosis on record happened in 1865. In
the little town Of Hedersleben, In Sax
iony, . butcher killed three hogs and
made them into sausages. They were
eaten by large number Of the inhab'
itants Of the little town. Several hun.
drsd psrsons fell desperately III and
ever 100 died.-N. T. World.
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follow the Others of the family for know how deadly Cancer especially
inherited advised S. which,
forced
bottles when of
dreadful afictn
for Cancer.MRs S. NJ. IDOL. Winston, N c.
Our book Cancer containing other testimonials and valuable
information will be sent FREQ address by the Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
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cures made by DR..
Kilmer's S Swamp-Ro
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
1t Is the great medi-
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Dr.. kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist, and Is
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
Their HorseIess CARRIAGE

Their Horseless Carriage.
~ wish we had horseless carriage"
said the farmers son.
1--WE have" replied the farmer. land
now that you speak Of it you might as
well get It and bring load of potatoes
up 70 the house. chicago Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
CONVENIENT PIGPEN.
Built of Inch Oak Lumber, with FlsoI
OF Same, Slightly sloping or
Inclined.

This pen can be made any size to suit.
The one pictured was divided into three
compartments, each provided with a
sliding door in the rear which opened
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
His state of MIN Il.

"Your bookkeeper is subject to fits
Of ill-humor, isn't hep
"No; he has widely isolated attacks
Of amiability."-Chicago Record.
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Stern Parent (anxious to impress the
lesson)-Now, my son. tell me why l
have caned you?
Tommy (bitterly)-Boo-oo-; there.
you've give me good hidin'-boo-oo!
an you don't even know what you've
done 1t for!-Fun.
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Nut II ALWAYS Does,

Uncle Bob-Lightning never strikes
twice in the same place.
JOHNNY wish mas slipper didn't
m. Y. Journal.
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DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK =?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure to know Of the wonderful
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
Results Fatally In Nine
Cases Out Of Tan-A
Cure Found al Last.

OPERATION because the disease is q vrulent
poison the blood circulating throughout the SYSTEM although
the ulcerknown the Cancemay be away the
poison remains in the blood and promptly breaks afesh with
renewed violence
The wonderful of in curing obstinate seated
blood diseases which considered ncurabe
spng sufferers to try for Cancer after exhsustng the skill
equal to the disease and promptly effected The glad
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08

= good railway engine win travel
1boat 100000 miles before Il wears
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-02-08
CANCER IS DEADLY!

This fearful disease often first appears
as mere scratch, pimple. or lump in
the breast. too small to attract any
notice, until, in many cases, the deadly
disease is fully developed.
Cancer can not be CURED bY q slrRical
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

A Pretty Marriage.
Editor The Manning Times

Editor The Manning Times
On last Wednesday afternoon. June
9TH. there assembled at the residence
of Mr.. H. S. Briggs q small number OF
the nearest relations of the contracting
parties TO witness the marriage OF Miss
Camilla Briggs. eldest daughter OF Mr..
H. S. Briggs, and Mr.. Willie Davis:
Promptly at 3 o'clock p. m. the bridal
couple entered, and took their position
in the center of a large room, where the
family and friends had gathered and
arranged themselves in q Seml-clrcle.
preparatory TO the ceremony which was
performed By Rev. J. c. Bailey. After
the beautiful and impressive ceremony
was over. hand shakiug and congratu-
lations came in order, and many was
the God bless you Camilla, God bless
you Billy" and the writer could not
help from adding and long may ye
live and prosper
Then Mr.. Briggs to the surprise OF all
threw open the door to an adjoining
room and invited everybody in to lunch,
and shades of Command. such lunch.
The table which was beautifully adorn-
ed with exquisite flowers taStefully ar
ranged, actually groaned with good
things. Immediately after lunch the
lovely bride, who wore a handsome,
and very becoming travelling suit,
and the groom who was also becomingly
attired. and by the way. Judging from
his looks seemed to be the happiest man
in the crowd, bade adieu to their
friends, and seating themselves in q
beautiful buggy drawn by handsome
pair of horses, started on drive
through the country to Pinewood, where
they took the northern bound train for
a two weeks trip to the up country
where they anticipate delightful time
at time various watering places. and in
viewing the beautiful mountain scenery
of North Carolina. After which they
expect 10 return home. 1t is the IN
tention of Mr.. Davis to make his home
at Pamela when he is erecting a hand
some residence which is nearing COM
pletion.
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
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his party out when he told them that TO
make nominations was un-Democratic?
The Prohibition nominee has, within
the past few days, filed his pledge.
Whether he did like Mr.. Brunson, write
ont a pledge of his own working, we do
not know, that is a matter for the State
chairman. but we do know that Colonel
Hoyt has always borne the reputation
OF being conscientious man. and MS
signing the pledge required by the
constitution of the Democratic party
under the circumstances, may have 'n'
effec, of making some think that con-
science has nothing 10 do with 'he mat
ter. i, is simple politics
No man can pose on 4 hlsh plnna-
clio when he proves himself ready to
,al,,.s advantage of loopholes, ifa loop
hole does exist in the constitution. Col
onel Hoyt knows full well the inten-
ton OF the convention, and why IL put
in provision against factional nomi-
nations. He knows it was meant to
control the primary. and to put all
Democrats on an equal footing. Mr..
BrunSon refused to take the constitu-
tional oath two years ago, and signed
an oath of his own making. Wee cannot
read a mans conscience, but we can
Judge of his acts and so will the people.
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Surinertou Notes.
Editor The Manning Times

Editor The Manning Times:
The following are the resolutions.
adopted by the Summerton Democratic
club on June 9Th, 1900.
l. Resolved that the Summerton Dem
ocratic club most heartily endorse their
fellow townsman and club member,
John C. Lanham as candidate for the
Office of County Auditor.
,. Resolved, that we unreservedly
commend him to the voters OF Claren-
don county as man, fully qualified for
the Office. and capable OF discharglng
every duty assumed thereby.
Rains have been plentiful in our com
munitv for the past week, and our farm
ers have grass, if nothing more IN
their fields.
The base ball team is getting in shape
now, and we hope TO get some games
very soon.
Misses Inez Fielder. Lillian Cautey
and Emmie Tindal and MeSsrs. Sublet,
Dingle and Henry Cantey are home fol
the summer months.
Mrs. J. S. Cantey, who has heen crit
icallv i'll, is some better, but improves
slowly. ;,
Rev. 4. T. Dunlap is quite unwel
and may be confined to the hospital IN
Sumter for some time. 5. .. {.
Summerton, June II, 1900.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

The ''Prohibitionists' are now cry
ing persecution, and are trying TO win
votes for their Standard bearer, by mis-
representing those who had the manli-
ness 10 deal Honestly with them. Those
papers which are persisting in saying
that an attempt was made at the Exc
cutive Committee meeting to rule out
Colonel Hoyt, are either so ignorant,
they cannot read plain English or they
are presuming that the people are u
set of fools. The reports of that meet
ing stated plainly that the intention to
rule any white man out Of the primary
was disclaimed by those who wanted to
follow the constitution. Did Mr.. \. c..
Jones. Prohibition leader, try to rule
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. 2S they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF tie ear There Is only one
way TO cure deafness. and that is BY conStitu.
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in.
naned condition Of the mucous lining Of the
EuStachlan Tube. When this tube gets inf1aul.
ed you havea q rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when il is entirely closed deafness is
the result. and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored 10 it's normal
condition hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh which is
nothing but an inttaulcd condition OF the rnu-
couS surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any.
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls C&tarrh Cure Send Tor
circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Millions Given AWAY.

Ii is certainly gratifying to the public 10 know
OF one concern in the land who are not afraid TO
be generous TO the needy and suffering. The
proprietorS OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. have given
away over ten million trial bottles Of this great
medicine: and have the satisfaction OF knowing
it has absolutely cured thousands OF hopeless
cases Asthma. bronchitis. hoarSeneSS and all
diseases Of the throat. chest and lungs are
surely cured by II. Call at the r B. Loryea
Drug Store and get free trial bottle. Regular
size SOC. and 81 Every bottle guaranteed, or
o-ice refunded
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13
Many a Mckle
Makes a MucRle. "

Line upon line IS the
way building grosvs. The
"Mfckle - in this Scotch
proverb IS something very
small, bot the "nuckle" is something
great. One microscopic bacillus makes
impure blood, and nuckle aUae' (7sueh
disease and disaster) folIous. Hoods
SarsaparilLa cleans the blood as nothing
else can. Ii brings nsuekle Joy at
nacke" cost. Half teaspoonful doses.
Pimples-" Pnspiss, blackheads and
4 Kind of rash Covered my face. 4
friend advise5 me to try Hoods Sarsapa-
rHla. IHave taker, three bottles and the
pimplss are gone. Lizzie Meyerherny
II Hunterfly Place. Brooklyn, N. 7.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

Mr. W. =. Whedon. cashier OF the First Ma
tional Bank Of WinterSet. Iowa. in a recent let
ter gives some experience with carpenter II
his employ that will be Of value to other me
chanicS. He says: Il had 4 carpenter workinG
for me who WAS obliged TO stop work for Severa
days on account OF being troubled with dlar
rhoea mentioned to him that I had beer
similarly troubled and that Chamberlain S Co!lc
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me
He bought bottle OF il from the druggist here
and informed me that one dose cured him. ans
he IS again at is work. For sale by the r. b
Loryea Drug Store. Isaac NJ. Loryea. Prop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13
Red Hot from the Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman Of New
ark Mich. in the Civil War. II caused horrible
ulcers that no treatment helped ior u years
Then Bucklen'S Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
cuts bruises. burns. boi!S. felonS. cornS. SKIN
eruptionS. Best pile cure on earth. 2o cents q
box Cure guaranteed. Sold by The X. g. Lor-
yea Drug Store. 5
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

Unless food is digeSted quickly it will fcrment
and rritate the stomach. After each meal take
o teaSpoontul OF kodol Dyspepsia Cure. II di.
gets what you eat and will allow you TO eat al
you need Of what you like. II never fails TO cure
the worst cases OF dyspepsia. 1t is pleasant 10
Brockinton. Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

Neglect is the short step so many take from a
cough or cold to consumption. The early use OF
One Minute Cough Cure prevents consumption.
1t is the only harmless remedy that gives imme-
date results. II cures al throat and lung trou-
bleS. Children all like it and mothers endorse
it. D. 0. Rhame. Summerton: DR.. W. NJ. Brock
inton, Manning.
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The Skilfpl Physician Demands Skilful Phar
maclst, the Patient Requires Both.
Reliability,
Skill,
Pr0mptneSS.

Since we entered the drug business
we have faithfully endeavored to meet
these three requirements.
Reliability. Our Drugs are abso-
lutely pure. No adulteration tolerated.
Skill. Every precaution exercised
in the filling of Prescriptions: closest
attention to the most minute details:
correctness in preference to haste.
PromptneSs. No unwarranted de-
lay no tarlincSS. no procrastinatiOn in
filling Prescriptions.
Our large and increasing patronage
indicates that these methods are apprc-
ciated by the public.
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The devil has quit handing out green
apples. 1t takes bicycles and Sunday
newspapers to catch the crowds nova
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II Saves the Children.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has saved the
lives OF thousands Of croupy children II Is also
For sale BY the r. 3. Loryea Drug store. Isaac
NJ. Loryea. Propr- tJ'''4"s
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

The most innocent girl knows that a
man is in love with her long before he
finds it out himself.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

The Ionly thing that is positively
known about angels is that nobody ever
saw one.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

\ gift with string tied to it is q
great drawback to charity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

Somo people are better when they
are sick than at any other time.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-06-13

The wise woman marrles for protec-
ton as well as for revenue.
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U0odJ yopdab06M
EGz2as asZE.Z l5slz1Z

Hoods Pills liver Ills the nonirritat!ng and
only cathartie 70 take with Hoods Sarsapartlla:
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LOUIS APPELT, Editor.