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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
One EoDcful Sign.

While l was living in California,
writes an Englishman, had the oppor-
tunity of noting the extreme considera-
ton shown to employees by California
employers. cannot recall an instance
Of cruel and cutting rebuke from one
in authority to a clerk or servant dur
ing the seventeen years Of my stay.
\ friend of mine had clerk who
was always forgetting important du-
ties. Letters would be forgotten, i'm
portant entries on the books omitted,
and messages even were sometimes not
delivered. Said my friend to ME one
morning:
Really, l must speak to John"
So John was summoned, and Won
dered what manner Of rebuke would
fall upon bis head.
John" said my friend, 1t is most
astonishing what u very bad memory
you have. But believe that in time it
will improve, because have noticed
that you have never once forgotten to
draw your salary on the first Of the
month"
John took the hint, and after that my
friend was more faithfully served.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
what . Daub OF Ink Dad.

A certain newspaper proprietor had 8
way Of appearing In the composing
and press rooms at the most unexpected
times, and as his visits often resulted
In a general "shakeup' Of the working
forces Of the paper they were awaited
with fear and trembling by the EN-
pIoyees.
One time one Of the pressmen. an ez.
cellent workman, who had been there
many years. but was sometimes guilty
Of lapse Of sobr!ety, had black eye
and was In q Quandary as to what 'ex-
euse be should offer II the proprietor
noticed It. Bya sudden inspiration he
seized an ink roller and daubed some
ink on his face, quite covering the dis
coloration. Presently the governor
came in and, with the foreman. went
through the room. commenting on e7.
cry detail and looking very sharply at
every workman. When about to leave.
he suddenly pointed. to the inky press.
man and said. What is that mans
name" -. - -* 49,
The man quaked in his shoes until he
continued slowly: Il want sou to give
that man shiliings week more
wages. He is the only man in. the
room who looks as II he had been
working"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Antiquity oe the Water Pump.

The water pump Of today is but an
improvement on q Grecian invention
which first came into use during the
reign Of Ptolemies Philadelphos and
Energetes, 2S3 to 221 3. c. The name,
which is very similar in all languages,
is derived from the Greek word pempo,
to send or throw. The most ancient de-
scription we have Of a water pump is
by Hero of Alexandria. There Is no
authentic account of the general use OF
the pump in Germany previous to the
beginning of the sixteenth century.
At about that time the endless chain
and bucket works for raising water
from mines began to be replaced by
pumps.
In the seventeenth century rotating
pumps, like the Pappenham engine,
with two pistons, and the Prince Ru-
pert, with one, were first used. Pumps
with plunger pistons were invented by
Morland, an Englishman, in 1914. and
the double acting pump by De la Hire,
the French academician.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Something to Brace Up On.

1t was along about noon when a
we'll dressed man lined up against the
bar. He, had the air and looked the
part Of q high liver, but there was ey-
cry sign Of bad night. He stretched
himself. rubbed his head and said to
the bartender:
81 want something to brace up on"
"All right. sir. @What'll it be?'
Get the large lemonade glass and
break FIVE eggs in it."
Chapman, the bartender, looked at
him suspiciously and hesitated.
That's what want" be ordered.
Chapman broke five raw eggs in the
glass and waited for further orders.
"Now pint OF champagne"
Chapman opened the bottle. and the
customer poured it on top Of the eggs
and, taking a spoon, stirred the mix
ture thoroughly and then drank 1t.
Then he paid his bill and walked out
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Cures Blood Poison.-Treatment Free.

Blood poison is the worst disease on
earth yet the easiest to cure when B.
B. B. Botanic Blood Balm is used.
Many have pimples. spots on the skin,
ulcers, mucous patches, falling hair,
itching skin, bone pains, rheumatism,
catarrh, eating, bleeding. fostering
sores, scrofula, scabs and scales, cancer,
and don't know it is blood poison. Get
Botunic Blood Balm (B. B. b. 81. a
few Bottles guaranteed to cure the
worst cases. Sold at drug stores.
Treatment of B. B. B. sent free and
prepaid oy writing to Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta. Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice given until cured. B.
r 8. thoroughly tested for 80 years.
Cures when all else fails. B. B. B.
makes the blood pure and rich heals
every sore, and stops all aches and
pains. B. B. B. improves the diges-
ton. Sold by r. B. Loryea Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
How old Sofdera Live.

Old spiders, which have neither web
nor the materials to make one, often
hunt about to find ont the webs Of 9TH
er spiders, younger and weaker than
themselves, with whom they venture
battle. The Invader generally succeeds,
and the younger spider is driven out to
make a new web, and the old spider re-
mains in possession until stronger
spider inVades the web aud drives It
out. When thus dispossessed, the spi"
der seldom ventures another attack, but
tries to subslst upon the few insects
that may fall accidentally into its
clutches and eventually dies Of hunger.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
The Dead One.

An old colored woman was taking
on the other day over the death of
her b.. as she was going from the
church to the hack which was to take
her to the cemetery. 4 white woman
who knew her happened to be passing
and said sympathetically:
(Which one Of your children is dead,
Aunt Eliza" %
"The one in the hearse," moaned the
eGreSS.-AtchiSon Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
The Cbildren's FEiead.

You'll have a cold this winter.
Maybe you have one now. Your chill
dren will suffertoo. For coughs. Group,
bronchitis, grip and other winter COM
plants One Minute Cough Cure never
fails. Acts promptly. 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and perfectly
harmless. G. B. George, Winchester,
XIV. writes: Our little girl was at
tackled with Group late one night and
was so hoarse she could hardly speak.
We gave her few doses of One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t relieved her i'm
mediately and she went to sleep. When
she awoke next morning she had no
signs of hoarsness or Group" The q.
B. Lorvea Drug Store. Isaac NJ. LorEea,
PROP
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
EronmdkinE.

The first mention Of ironmaking IN
Pennsylvania goes back to 1892. 1t Is
contained in a metrical composition en-
titled IA Short Description Of Pennsyl-
vania," by Richard Frame. which was
printed and sold by William Bradford
in Philadelphia in 1862. Frame says
that at "a certain place about some
forty pound" of iron had then been
made.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
To Vsrnish Bronze.

To make a brilliant black varnish
for bronze make a bath Of equal parts
Of nitrate Of silver and nitrate Of cop
per. Dip the articles to be treated into
this liquid and allow them to remain
there for some time. Upon withdrawal
heat them over the flame Of an alcohol
lamp until the black potina color has
been reached.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Too Late For Regrets,

Tired Of life and the ever present
necessity Of earning bis daily bread by
working he had taken a dose Of car
bolic acid and laid down to die.
But the meddlesonle doctors pumped
him out and saved him to society.
"Oh, Horace" moa aned bis wife, lean.
ing over him. why did you take that
awful stuff? Laudanum would have
been less painful and so much surer!'
Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
The Greatest Surrender.

The greatest surrender In the annals
OF warfare was that Of Metz on Oct
q, 1870. AS a fortified place Metz,
with its surrounding forts, was practi'
cally impregnable, but bad generalship
permitted it to be completely surround.
ed and cut off, The surrender included
3 field mafshals, Sc generals, 6oGo Off
GERS Of lower degree. over 400 guns,
100 mitrailleuses. nearly 90 standards
and 173.OOO rank and file.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Keeping; Butter

Good butter will Keep sweet for many
weeks when it is placed in a crock
after being made into rolls wrapped
in strong checsecloth or old muslin
and then covered with a brine strong
enough to bear up an egg. Saltpeter
and sugar may be added to advantage
while the brine is still hot in the pro-
portion of a teaspoonful Of the former
and tablespoonful of the latter to ev.
ery four quarts. The brine must, how
ever, not be poured upon the butter
until it is entirely cold.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Antipro7anlty.

In Switzerland and Italy good people
20 about with little cards containing
pledges against swearing. These are
presented whenever the bearers hear
some one indulging in profanity. The
penalty for violating the pledge Is
small self imposed fine, to be paid to
charity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Ella Wents Were Few.

"What'll you haye?' she asked Sc
yerely at the breakfast table. for be
had been out late the night before and
she had not yet forgiven him.
81 think" he replied meekly, THAT |
would appreciate 3 genial smile and 2
pleasant word about as much as any
thing ."-E1change.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Bodily Proportions.

The proportions Of the human hg-
ure, says an anatomist, are six times
the length Of the right foot. The face,
from the highest point Of the forehead
where the hair begins, to the end Of the
chin, is one-tenth of the whole stature.
The hand, from the wrist to the end
Of the middle finger. is also one-tenth
Of the total height. From the crown
to the nape Of the neck is one-tWelfth
Of the stature.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
A Man OF Experience.

You are quite sure. Uncle Bushrod,'
she queried, that Judy has no Idea
there are only books in those two
boxes you took this morning over to
the courthouse in the cartT'
Miss May" answered the old CHAP
with dignity. 81 done had three wives
an Judy's de las, reckon. An
les tell you dis, honey, don trus' nc
colored 'ooman's tongue" Mrs Burton
Harrison in Lippincott's.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

WANTED-SEVERALP PERSONS OF CHAH'
acter and good reputation in each state Zone In
this county required) to represent and adVer:
tise old established wealthy business house OF
solid financial standing Salary $500 weekly
with expenses additional al payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head ONCE. horse
and carriage furnished. when necessary. Re-
ference. Enclose Self-addresSed stamped en-
~ 26-2St
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
rv,. Blind Leading the Blind.

Little Ina had always lived in the
country until her parents moved to the
seat of the State Normal college. Ina
was sent to the practice school, Of
that institution, where during one hour
Of each day she was taught by MEM
bers Of the senior training class.
When asked how she liked the school,
she replied, II love my regular teacher
dearly, but / don't much like it when
those false teachers come in."-Harper's
2fagaZiEe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

Last winter an infant child Of mine had
Group in violent FORM" says Elder John w.
Rogers, Christian Evangelist OF Filley, Mo.
Il gave her Q few doses Of Chamberlain'S Cough
Remedy and in o short time all danger was past
and the child recovered" This remedy not only
cures Group but when given IS soon as the frst
symptoms appear, will prevent the attack. L
contains no opium or other harmful substance
and may be given as confidently to q baby as to
On adult For sale by The r. 3. Loryea Drug
Store, Isaac NJ. Loryea, Prop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Oxygen.

Oxygen forms one-ffth Of the atmes-
phere, eight-ninthS of the waters and,
taking all together, one-half Of all the
materials Of the globe, so far as they
are known. AS carbon is the basis Of
all the organic substances Of the world,
so oxygen, the supporter of life and
combustion, represents its living ener-
gieS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Insurance.

Call on or write me when wishing any
information on Life Insurance for pro-
lection or investment. represent the
EQUITABLE; the recognized strongest
company financially in the world.
J. q. LESESNE,
Manning, S. c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

It is easy enough to smile when you
tread upon rose leaves, but try it when
each step leaves blood prints upon the
thorns. Some of the lines in your face
may curve downward then.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

No man is safe guide Wheg gcts from
selfish motives. Follow rather the man
Of principle who has only the broadaS
Of the common good TO grind.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Original.

Original.
What do you think Of my IDEAS = IN
auired the would be contributor.
"Well," replied the editor, handing
back the manuscript, you've got o1e
very original idea"
whats that?'
"Your idea that your ideas are orlSi'
nal."-Philadelphia Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
4 Eallib7o Sign.

Mrs. Housekeep-I don't know much
about the new girl, but she's good
naeured and harmAss, at any rate.
Mr.. Eogsekeep-Eow did yeu9 find
that out? " -
Nrs.s 9onseseep-l notice thas she:
sings at her work.
Nr. Housekeep-Hugh! That's no
sign. 4 mosquito does that.--4z-
change.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

&Tho Best HosbanSs sa E0roDe."
ac English gentleman living In Italy
whose daughters husband was an lte!-
Ian officer said. italians make the best
husbands in Europe IL rh-.- have good
wiyes."-London Mail.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
NORTHEASTERN EAILEOAu.

passenger schedule will be 10 effect:
SoRTaE.srEeN r.,,,Eo.v
S.,
>""'n ooo""'
'35. '23. '53.
Lv Florence. 800 A. 7.55 p.
Nv kingsttes. 35G 9.07
Nv LANES, All 9:N SEP.
Al Charleston, $40 ll.l5 $40
North Bound.
.73 go .sa
Ly Charleston gl5a aAsp 70oa
Lv Lanes. 8l6 $40 S35
Nv AIngstree. $50 6.25
AZ Florence, $50 7.2O
DAILY. iDa:Iy eresn, s,,5o,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Notice 10 Executors, Administrators,
GulIdiuIS lld Committees.

OFrIcE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE,
Manning, S. c., August !, 1900. I
To Executors, Administrators. Guardians and
Committees:
respectfully call your attention to annexed
statute. You will please give this matter early
attention.
Very respectfully.
J. NJ. WINDHAM,
Judge Of Probate
Sec. 2O64- Q942). Executors, Administrators,
Guardians and Committees. shall annually
while any estate remains in their care or Gus.
todv, at any time before the first day Of July OF
each year, render to the Judge OF Probate Of the
county from whom they obtain Letters Testa'
nentary or Letters Of Administrators or Let
ters OF Guardianship, ETC., Just and tFne ac=
count. upon oath, Of the receipts and eKpenGs=
lures OF such estate the preceding GaIeRdaF
year. which, when examined and approved
Shall be deposited with the Inventory and ap'
praisement or other papers belonging TO such
estate, in the Office Of said Judge OF Probate
there to be kept for the inspection OF such per.
sons as may be interested in the estate (under
former penaltieS)
Approved the ID day Of March, 1897.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
W. c. 4 a.
NNpsb.RonrI
North-Bound.

No. SO runs through from Charlestou-.v5a
Central l. r.. leaving Charleston I 90 ana
Lanes S.*5 IL, Manning 8 IL ".
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

Pyny-Bslsarn Stops the Tickling,
aaa quickly ansys Inflammation ia me throat:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Clarendon, !.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS:
David Levi and Abe Levi as Execu-
tors of and Trustees under the will
OF Moses Levi, deceased, Plaintiff,
against =.
Robert A. Stewart, A. Lucille Stew
art, Ada II. Stewart and Russell
Stewart, Defendants.
Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale,
UNDER AND By VIRTUE OF A
Judgment Order of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas. in the above stated ac-
ton, to me directed, bearing date
June 5, 1901, will sell at public aue-
ton, for cash, to the highest bid
der. at Clarendon Court House, at
Manning, in said county, within the
legal hours for judicial sales, on Mon
day, the I'd day of December, 1901, be-
ing salesday, the following described
real estate:
"All that piece, parcel or lot OF
land lying, being and situa.e in the
town of Manning. County Of Claren-
don and State aforesaid, containing
one acre and three fourths of an acre,
and abutting as follows: North, by
lot of the Methodist church and lot
OF Mrs. Hammett: east, by lot of Rev.
James Mcdowell; south, by New
street and west by Church street"
Purchaser to pay for papers.
J. EBERT DAVIS.
Sheriff Clarendon County.
Manning, s. c., Novelaber6, 1901.
T14-4t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
MANCHESTER 4 AUGUSTA i. r.

Trains - ard So carr. through Pullman
palace G"ae, sleei'ihe cars between New
York and Mac,,u rta Augusta. :. :. = :;
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20
Between Wiaas,.e. .,,,Il and Sumt.r.
.-,w.pn .sisl.ra and st. Hiuk :

B~swrrn "iil'rd and st. eaHk.
Sontbhonad, ~ Z ss-sthhaan-s-
No 70 No. rs. No: -. No. q.
PM 4 II Stasfoas An , P "a
AIS 10l5 LIE Mil.asd Ar ie& I 10
420 10 25 Ar st Paul lie loss =: 4 80
PM AN AN P u
THOS. WILSON. President.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-20

CHARLESTON. s. C., October 6. 1901.
On and after th:s date the follow,ne e
passenger schedule will be II effect:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

Yes. that's so. But IL takes bout 5000 to
$4,000 to put well down in West Virginia.
You see. you have to go down anywhere from
three to five thousand feet there, an through
rock mostly. before you strike tn oil sand. An
up here you can put one down fr bout thirty
five hunderd"
What good does that do when there isn't any
oily"
You can't tell. You may strike oil An We
don't of US feel like putin SlooOO in one
hole"
Then why don't you out your money into
some manufacturing enterprise and get factories
and shops located in your town and business
started up"
We'll. you see. we're in tn oil business"
That's IL They in the oil business and
the town has a deserted. dead and alive air that
is smotheringly oppressive There are wide.
well paved streets, electric lights water. gas
sewerage substantial business blocks handsome
public buildings. attractive dwcllings-and no
business. The streets deserted many houses
without tenants many stores empty Of Gus
toners. The people you are lettering along
with nothing 10 do. All is the product Of u
passing boom. No attempt is made 10 make
the conditions lasting There is neither business
nor attempt 10 make business. Near the rail
road station are the runs OF founiries and ma
chine shops which once supplied tools and ma
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

ted all over with brown and weather beaten
derricks. many rotting and falling to pieces with
here and there a boiler or an engine incrusted
with rust, useless from long abandonment. The
occasional new derrick or laboriously pumping
engine only serves To heighten the solitude and
loneliness, the melancholy waste of forsaken
fields. The old fields are typical of the towns
with their dying industry and fading popuIa-
ton. Dismantled foundries machine shops gone
to ruin, half-empty lumber yards. inhabitants
dreaming of the past while the present slips
away; these are the characteristics of the ''oiI
town There are few towns which have got
away from the oil rut and are now prosperous,
pustilne' manufacturing places; hut the major
ty are dead or practically Perhaps soma
day, when the younger generation gains more
power in the land. these now dead towns Will
renew their lives in more lasting forms
New-York tribune., 1901-02-03

here then. tell you. Why. them old four
room shachs down tn bottoms rent fr a
hunderd an hunderd an fifty an as high as
two hunderd month easy. There want a
house in town vacant. People was sleepin' in
barns an anywhere. There was plenty o. people
on Main-st. in them days. Hey George?" He
clasps one knee and rocks back and forth grin
ming all over his face with the pleasure of the
recollection.
You bet" says George. with equal enthusi-
asm. Il see Main-st crowded many a night
that you had To walk in tn middle of the street
10 get anywhere: an then you was liable to get
run over any minute by the hosses crowdin' f'r
footroom. They all give themselves up TO re-
calling the palmy days Of the oil excitement.
and that is all the satisfaction TO be had from
them.
There's old Joe Bulkely." says one. He
didn't have a cent. an some give him an
eighth in lease out lords Brush Creek. an
she come in a gusher Well. sir. il want six
months before Joe was worth his half million.
easy. Yes. sir. half million in six months"
What is he doing now?'