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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Comparative Longevity.

Il has often heen remarked that
Mlile nothing is so uncertain as the du-
ration Of any given human life nothing
is more certain than the aggregate CT
years which may be assigned to a
group of 100 persons or more at any
particular age. The expectation OF life
at given age, to use the actuarial
phrase, differs considerably, as might
be expected. in different countries. and
Englishmen may be surprised to learn
that they are not the longest living
among the white races.
At the age Of 20 an Englishman in
average health may expect to live II
years. and any life office will grant him
a policy based on that probability. The
Americans expectation is for slightly
longer period. On tie other hand, q
German lad Of 20 can coent upon little
more than SO years and a half.
Il would seem, therefore, that the
restlessneSs attributed to the american
temperament does not necessarily con-
duce to the shortening Of life nor the
composure Of the German to its pro-
longation. Possibly the better feeding
and clothing Of Americans in the lower
classes of the population are the princi-
pal causes of their greater longevity.
Their position is, at any rate. main
talned in later as well as in earlier
years.
The American who has reached GO
may look to complete II years more,
while the Britisher's expectation is on
ly about 13 years and 10 months and
the Germans as nearly as possible II
months less. Both at 30 and at 60 the
Erenchman's prospect is little better
than the Germans and little worse
than the Observation-Disclosures Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
The Telegram, Came.
Bingo-Eas a telegram come for me?

Bingo-Eas q telegram come for me?
Mrs. Bingo-uave you been expect
ing one:
Bingo--Oh. no; of course not. (sar-
castically) You don't suppose would
ask you that question if expected one,
dc you?
Mrs. Binso (sweetly)-You might,
dear. What would you say now if I
should say that telegram has come
for you?
BinGo-Aha, knew it. I'vc been
expecting that telegram al the after
noon. QmpatientlD Where is It?
Mrs. Bingo-I'N get it. But, dear. I
thought it best TO open it. You didn't
mind, did you. dearest?
Binso-Ccrtainly net. It's only a
matter of business. From Jack Enslow
isn't it?
Mrs. Bingo-Yes. dear.
Bingo-Important meeting tonight
Says | must be there, doesn't he:
Mrs. Bingo-Tes. dear.
Bingo clubbing his hands)-l knew 1t
Well. III have to rush off after dinner
Sorry for you, my dear, but, you know
business must be attended to.
Mrs. Bingo-Oh, that's al right, dar
ling. But don't you want to see the
message?
Bingo--Why should I? You opened j
like q good wife that you are. ana o.
course car trust you. Jack wants m'
(delightcdly). that's all. and must 90.
Mrs. Bingo-But there was one thins
more he said, my pet.
Bingo (suspiciously)-Oh. there was
Well, what was 1t?
Mrs. Bingo (all smiles)-He says he's
got front row seats.-Pearson's
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
WCnrront DoGnn it %
Cn1OrCiven,

At recent banquet in Sydney a de-
sccndant Of the Macdonalds massacred
at Glencoe passed q knife with the
blade foremost" TO a member Of a ia
nous old family bearing the historic
name of the Macdonalds' betrayers.
Most Of those who looked on stigma
tized the action as one Of contemptibly
bad breeding. But one or two under
stood the significance and knew that
the betrayal is still unforgiven.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
A Legal Quibble,

There is story" the doctor said,
"of a man who was sued for debt not
long ago. The case went against him.
and the court gave judgment for $500.
His lawyer told him be would have to
pay it, as he was an unmarried man.
he hustled out and in few hours
came back with a wife and plea IN
due form that he needed his salary for
the support Of his family. he got OH
free"
81 don't believe that was constitu'
tional," said the professor after mo-
ment's reflection.
''Why not?"
Because it was annex post facto. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Ought to Know.

Lady-Where is the agent for these
fats?
Man at Door-l can rent the fats,
mum.
care the rents reasonablef'
eyes, num-
"What sort Of janitor have you?'
"a very good one, num-"
SIS he polite and attentive?'
eyes, num-"
"Honest"
eyes, num-"
Doesn't he ever steal from the
market baskets Of the tenants"
'eNeyer, mum"
"He's a good Christian man. IS he?
ayes. mum. a politer, more at
tentive, honester or more Christian
man never lived, num-"
"I'm delighted to hear that Where
is he now"
"I'm him, mum."-Weekly Bouquet
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Musings by the Senshore.

what mistake it is" observed the
doctor as they walked along the shore,
to speak Of this as the watery 'wasteT
There isn't drop that is wasted. With
out the ocean the continents themselves
would soon become uninha bited des-
erts''
therefore" commented the profess
or, while it laves the sand it saves the
land."-Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
What She Wanted TO Know.

"Iy dear child, you really should not
eat your pudding SO quickly"
'Why not, mamma!
Because it is dangerous. ! once
knew a little boy about your age who
was eating pudding so quickly that he
died before be had finished it.
And what did they do with the rest
of his pudding, mamma"-Exchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Poor Mr. McE1roy.

Mrs. McElroy-Where IS Mr.. NIGEL
roy?
Junior Partner-Gone out to get a
new ribbon for the typewriter.
Mrs. McElroy (glaring at the blond
girl at the little side desk)-ae has,
has he? Well, Mr.. McElroy will just
buy some ribbons and other things for
his wife aud daughters. That person
is all fuffed up with ribbons now
Denver News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Alarming Symptoms.

MANDY" said the old gentleman. u
am afraid that boy Of ours is goin tc
be a poet"
"He amt writ nothin, has he? asked
the old lady In alarm.
"No, he amt writ nothin yet. but
notice he Is doin less an less Wors
every day an doin it carelesser. I'll
dianapolis Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Pyromaaiac.

Fond Father-That is the smartest
child ever saw. If any one can set q
river on fire, be will when he grows up.
Fond Mother-Indeed he will, bless
his little heart! Only this morning
found him starting fire under the
piano. Philadelphia Call.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
The Shoe and the Woman.

Hereupon ventured to reason with
the woman.
Your conventional immunitieS.
urged. ARE not compatible with the
new responsibilities which you seek to
assume. That is where the shoe pinch
es."
The woman gave me whitening
look.
"Pinchcs.' she exclaimed most scorn-
fully. ITS mile too big! l could
wear two sizes smaller
On, what futile thing mere logic
seemed now!-Detroit Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Nocturnal TraredS.

1t is q dark night. 1t is also dark
kitchen. The kind hearted man in his
stocking feet is after drink Of water
for his fretful youngster. He thinks
he can find his way in the inky dark
ness. He is mistaken. He turns to
the left instead Of to the right and falls
down cellar.
Another good man gone wrong
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12

Having several pairs Of shoes and
changing them daily or regularly at
longer intervals will enablo the wearer
quite frequently to avoid corns even
after they show signs Of formation
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Vanishing of the Bride,

While there is no hard and fast
definition a married woman may be
thought to have ceased to be a bride
when, of the 16 hooks in the clothes.
press she has scaled down the mum
Der devoted to her husbands ward
robe from eight to two.-Detroit Jour.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
ROSE TO THE OCCASION.
The American Girl, as Usual. Man
aged TO Win the Trick.

a man who is back from 3 visit 10
Paris and Germany is telling a story
which ought to make the great Ameri-
can eagle zap his wings with pride. 1t
happened at a little railway station
in Germany. Grunerwald by name.
while the man who tells about it was
waiting for train on q branch line
which connects with the main line at
that place. Besides himself there were
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
The Fickle Thermometer

Here, young man." said the old lady,
with fire in her eye. I've brunS BACK
this thermometer you sold me-"
.'Whats the matter with lt?' asked
the clerk.
1T amt reliable. One time you look
at it it says one thing, and the next
time it says another."-Catholic STAND
ard and Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12

The resting place Of Daniel De Foe is
in The heart of one of London's busiest
quarters. about quarter Of mile
from the Bank Of England.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12

No. SO runs through to Charleston, s. C.,
via Central Il. B., arriving Manning 6.04
%, Lanes, 6.43 p N, Charleston $50 . N /.
Trains on Conway Branch leave Chad
bourn 5.35 M. arrive Conway 7.40 m.
returning leave Conway $50 a m, arrive
Chadbourn 1l50 III, leave Chadbourn
ll.5O a IN, arrive at Hub 1925 pm, returning
leave Hub 800 p NJ, arrive at Chadboura
3.35 IN. Daily except Sunday.
J. R. KENLY, GenI Manager.
T. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
b. N. EMERSON, Genl Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12

Let boy follow his natural business
tendencies. So many plow horses are
being worked in rriages.-Atchison
Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
A Bad Break.

81 say, Reggy, it was nasty mean or
you not to speak to me when you met
me down town this afternoon.
"Why. deuce take it, man, it was
your own fault Us fellahs are wear
ing lavender ties this week, and you
had on a pink one."-Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
In Need of Reform.

In NeeC OF 1te1OTH.
"Your effusien," said the busy editor,
"is not available"
'Is there any other place where
could send it?' queried the disappoint-
ed bard.
"Oh, yes"
"Where, sir?"
'"The house of correction. ."-Chicago
News
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12

4 teacher was giving her class an eG-
ercise in spelling and defining words.
Thomas" she said to curly haired
little boy, spell 'ibex.
"I-b-e-x."
Correct. Define it
can ibex." answered Thomas after a
prolonged mental struggle. lis where
you look in the back part Of the book
when you want to find anything that's
printed in the front part Of the book"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Notice 10 Executors, Administrators,
GulIdiQlS QId Committees.


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,
J. N. WINDEAM,
Judge Of Probate.
Sec. a64- (l942). Executors, Adninistlaso!T;S.
Guardians and Committees, shall annuaIty ar az,
while any estate remains in their care ., Gus.
tody at any time before the first day OF Ju!y OF
each the 5ags oSsS OF Lessers Tess e
,,een-S-, ~ Tetters OF Administrators or Let
ers Of ETC. 1se5s Ss' aa9 aa0 ezpena sTas
count upon oaon, ~ 70 the preceding Calendar
rea= .esTs Uss y! sIe when examined and approved,
shall be With pa3s as benssS sads sn
plalseHiist tbe office OF said Judge Of Probate,
there to be kept for the inspection Of such Per
former penaltleS.l 900,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
NORTHEASTERN RAILROA.
South-Bound
North-Bound.

DAILY. DAILY except Sunday.
No. So runs through to Columbia via
Central B. 4. of S. @.
Trains Nos 7S and 80 run via Wilson
and Fayetteville-Short Line-.ana make
close connection for all points North.
Trains on C. & D. r. r. leave Florence
daily except Sunday 9.55 m, arrive Dsr-
lington 1923 IN, Cheraw, ll.40 m,
Wadesboro 1885 p N. Leave Florence
daily except Sunday, 500 p m. arrive Dar-
lington, SIS p IN, Hartsville $50 p m,
Bennetsyilie 9.21 p n, Gibson 9.45 p m.
Leave Florence Sunday only 9.55 m, ar
rive Darlington 1927. HartSril!e lilo
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6.35
nj, Bennettsville $50 M, arrive Darling.
ton 7.5G N. Leave Hartsville daily e1-
cept Sunday 7.O0a m, arrive Darlington
las N, leave Darlington SIS IL, arrive
Florence 9.20 IL. Leave Wad.sboro daily
except Sunday 25 m, Cheraw SIS p m,
Darlington 6.29 p m, arrive Florence p
N. Leave Hartsville Sunday only SIS N
Darlington 900 m, arrive Florence 9.2u
N.
J. l.. KENLEY, JNO. F. DIVINE,
GenI Manager. Genl Sup't.
| 7. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
H. NJ. EMERSON. Genr Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
Wilson and Summerton r. R.
TINE TABLE No. l,
In effect Monday, June 18th, 1898.
Between Wilson's Mill and Dalzell.

Between Millard and st. Paul.
Sonth bound. Northbound.
No 73. No. rs. No. 72. No. "a.
PM 4 u Stations M Pm
405 10 Is lie Millard Ar 10 As 435
AS 10 rs Ar St. Paul LIE 10 IS 425
Pm A NJ AN Pm
THOS. WILSON, President.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. Il. 1900.
On and after this date the following
schedule will be IN effect:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
W. G. ga.
North-Bound.

No. 50 runs through from Charleston via
Central r. B., leaving Charleston z m,
Lanes 5.34 N, Manning 900 m.
North -Bound
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-12-12
MANCHESTER l. AUGUSTA 3. R.

Trains SO and IS carry through Pullman
palace buffet sleeping cars between New
York and Macon via Augusta.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
II BOATS
In TWELVE MONTHS

On June 10 the large steam barge
built for the Barrett Manufacturing
Company, Of Philadelphia, will be
launched from the shipyard OF the
jackson and Sharp Company. The
caulkers have finished work upon the
hull Of the boat and the housing Is
being built The painters are well ad-
yanced with the work on her and If
nothing occurs to slacken the work
there will be no delay In the launch.
The small lighter built for the Ma
tional Lead Company will follow the
Barrett barge into the water, making
two launches this month.
For several years the shipbuilding
plant of the local company has been
busy and many boats have been launch
ed from the yard.
Since the first day of April 1899 there
have been launched from the yard
twenty-one boats, including the two to
be launched this month.
The boats launched have been the
following:
Two dump scows. one pump
scow, five derrick lighters, two house
lighters. one grain barge, two tug
boats. four sugar lighters and the -four
launched since the first day Of April
The shipbuilding year Of the Jackson
and sharp Company begins on April 1
and last year there were seventeen
boats launched from the yard.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
GOVERNOR TUNNELL
May BIZ In ATTENDANCE

Members Of the Elks Carnival Com
mittee are making strenuous efforts TO
have Governor Ebe w. Tunnel present
during the floral day parade on June 20.
Assistant Director General Grantley
p. Postles has received a letter from
Governor Tunnel saying it will give
him much pleasure to attend floral day
if possible. but he has an engagement
for that day which may prevent his at
tendance.
The Elks Committee has obtained
25. 600 souvenir buttons of pretty de-
sign which are being distributed
through the city and surrounding
country and almost everyone seen ON
the streets now wears an Elks' button
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
ohiIadeIphia and Chester Steamers
NEW JERSEY AND WILMINGTON
FERRY COMPANY, Steamer "ULRICA-" "
DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY.

Leave Wilmington, King street wharf.
= 80 a. m, 500 and sis D. m.
Leave Pennsgrove, N. j.: 500 and l0.00
a. M and 900 D. M.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
BIG ELEPHANT
PUT TO DEATH
Mammoth Beast of the BOS.
took Company Which Was
to Come Here Hanged

SSport," the big elephant belonging
to the Bostock Carnival Company, was
hanged at 6 o'clock last evening in the
Bottom yards Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road at Baltimore.
The gallows was the powerful der
rick used by the railroad for lifting
stone and other heavy freight. The
mammoth beast was given large guam
titles of ether before the execution.
Chains We're placed about his neck, ar
ranged so as to draw upon his wind
pipe and choke him to death. AS the
derrick raised the beast trumpeted
fiercely for a moment and then was
still. Life was extinct in nine minutes
A number Of physicians Witnessed the
hanging and made an examination OF
the body afterwards.
COMMITTED NO CRIME.
The elephant had committed no grave
act which demanded his execution, but
had paralyzed his spine while being
transported from Scranton, Pa, in d
freight car. Sport backed up wifi
some force against the car door which
gave way beneath his weight, and th'
elephant was precipitated from thu
moving train to the ground and fel
squarely on his back.
1t required a number of conference
to determine how to kill the big beast
Electricity and poison were suggested
but hanging was finally decided to b
the best method
By a peculiar coincidence an ele
phant named Jolly" Of the Bostocl
Company, which was in the same ca
with Sport when the accident happen
ed, died of heart disease yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
VISITOR FROM CHILL
Dr. Walter r. Peterson Returns After
an Absence of Seven Years

an Abrthtt u 1tNNh A'AAH
DR.. Walter r. Peterson. Of Santiago.
Chilli brother-in-law Of DR.. Charles j.
Kinkead. No. S2S Washington street. is
visiting friends in this section of the
state, after an absence Of seven years.
Dr. Peterson is q native Delawarean,
having been born In the lower part of
the state. and for a number Of years
lived near Camden. He is a dentist Of
high standing. having graduated at the
Philadelphia College Of Dentistry He
was married in March last in Chill to
a Miss Villigas, who Is connected with
one OF the most prominent families IN
Santiago. and is now on his wedding
tour.
DR.. Peterson speaks highly OF the
country in which he is located, and of
the people he is thrown in contact
with. He will remain in the United
States until September, taking a trip
through Yellowstone Park. Col, before
ne returns to his home.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
Two FnneraIs To-day

Mrs. Lillian w. H. Roberts was bur-
led in the Wilmington and Brandywine
Cemetery this afternoon from No. 61o
Van Buren street.
The 4-year-old daughter, Josephine
B.. Of Dennis and Bridget ONeil was
buried in the Cathedral Cemetery this
afternoon from the home of her par
ents. No. 516 East Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
LEADERS In THE
BICYCLE CONTEST

SCHOOL CONTESTANTS.
Helen Lednum-School No. Is. resi-
dence PA North
Franklin street.
Regina Bogan-School No. IS.
Nellie MOrford-School No. 20. resi-
dence 1922 Poplar.
Harriet M. Meginniss-School No. 2.
Elsie Whitehead-SchOol No. 2, resi-
dence 1908 Wash
ington.
Maud Hayes-School No. 9. residence
701 Adams street.
SCHOOL CONTEST
ANTS.
Elsie Kersey-School No. 1, residence
924 Pine street
Lena Foster-School No. /. resi-
dence 610 Poplar
Mary MOOre-School No. "a, resi-
dence zoos Market
Susie Watson-School No. 4, resi-
dence 1912 West
Seventh.
HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTANTS.
Martha A. Dunn-High School. resi-
dence, Ninth and
Pine.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
EYE STRAIN AND HEADACHES.

An eminent physician writes IN the NJ
Y. Medical Journal: II HAVE YET TO
ENCOUNTER A TYPICAL CASE OF
HEADACHE THAT WAS NOT ASSO-
GATED WITH EYE STRAIN"
The correction of Eye Strain IS practi-
cally effected only by the application OF
suitable Glasses.
TO DO THIS IS OUR WORK. Can and
let a thorough examination say what II
VIII OF your Dyes.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
SUNDAYS ONLY.

Leave Wilmington, King street wharf:
93J a. m. and !. 80 and 500 p. m.
Leave Pennsgrove, n. j.: $50 a. M, l2-S0
noon and 500 p. m
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
speciaI Census Agents Appointed

Hayward Gaskill. Of this city, and l..
ID. Rogers. of New Castle, both Repub-
licans. have been appointed special
agents to take the census Of manufae-
turing in Delaware. They will work IN
with Amos Cole and Gin
ton Cook. Democrats.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08

Their First Appearance
At Shellpot Park. American Minstrels,
June and 9.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
Democratic Committee Organizes

Organization of the Democratic City
Committee was effected last night In
the rooms Of the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club. James Kane was elected
chairman; William T. Green, vice
chairman: Harrie T. Graham, secre-
tary, and William p. Morrison, treas
urer. The headquarters will be at last
nights place Of meeting. and the COM
mitteee will meet every Friday evening.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
New NLen for TrolIer can

Several new men are being instructed
in the duties of conductor and motor
man on the Wilmington City Railway
Company's line. These men will be
employed when the heavy Sumner
traffic comes on.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08

PREACHERS CONTEST

snellcnburg's Free Trip TO Europe
for Clergymen
The vote for two popular clergymen
to go to Europe now stands as fol-
lows at the store of n. Snellenburg &
Co., at Seventh and Market streets:
w. ]. Birmingham, st. Joseph's
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
VIII Give a Gard Party

Members of the Junior Board Of the
Homeopathic Hospital viii give a card
party this afternoon at the residence OF
Mrs. Samuel N. Trump, at Silverside
Evening journal., 1900-06-08

Clothing Clothing people
will tell you that
10 prices are some
what higher than
lit heretofore, and it
is very true. We
you. have anticipated
this advance and
have therefore placed a big
stock Of clothing in the right
time hence are able to sell
the same quality at old
prices. But some will quote
the same prices and give
different goods. We have a
more complete line Of cloth
ing for your inspection and
choice than we ever had.
Serge suits will be worn
again this summer. We
have had no call for any
serge suit that we could not
fill, as we have them with
and without silk facing;
some silk lined throughout;
some silk lined and no silk
faciug, and some lined with
Italian cloth. They come
in blacks and blues at prices
m 81. so to $500.
Open Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
RnIzers Union Picnic

Members Of the Wilmington Bakers
lnion, No. IS, win give their first an
luai picnic in Bavarian Park, Fourth
md Dupont streets. tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1900-06-08
onnrterlr nIlssionarr Meeting

In Brandywine NJ. E. Church the
third quarterly meeting of the
W0man's Foreign Missionary Society
was held yesterday afternoon.