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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
A Definition.

"Where's your daughter Mary living
now, Mrs. Herlihy?" inquired one of
the neighbors.
"Her hoosband's got a fine job" said
Mrs. Herlihy, proudly, "and the two
av thin and little Moike is living in a
suit up town."
whats suit?' inquired the neigh
Dor.
"a sait," said Mrs. Herlihy, slowly.
sis one O. them places where the par
,,or is the bedroom, and the bedroom
IS the kitchen, and the closets is down
in the cellar, and the beds is piannies
or organs, and well, it's one o
him places where Everything is some
thing else," concluded Mrs. Herihy.-
Buffalo Commercial.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Riding on the Tender.

In head end collision between the
Chicago and Alton westbound "Hum
mar' and freight train as Prentio',
Ills, Wednesday, five men were killed
and ak badly wounded. None Of the
passengers were Injured beyond slight
bruises.
Dasd-Eagineer Sleelan Of the pas
senger tram, fireman Evans Of the pas
senger train, three unknown men on
the tender Of the passenger train. Just
how the accident occurred probably
never will be known. The freight train
had pulled into siding from the West
End to await the passenger train. It is
supposed the train gcsduslly worked out
over the switch une oserVed by the crew.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Mother AlWnEa Won.

They are not exactly bad boys,
these two in certain East Memphis
family, but they are invariably quar-
reling and fighting with one anoth-
er. Probably it was the fact Of fire.
quent parental Intervention that
caused the few pauses in hostilities.
At any rate, they are rather famous
in their neighborhood.
One day not long since one Of the
neighbors, who was fond Of contests
of any kind, asked:
Edwin, when you and your broth
er fight so much, who generally
whips?"
Edwin gave little wriggle as if in
sympathy with memories of recent
occurrences, and said, resignedly:
Acknowledgements Scimitar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Caska at Sen

There are now afoat in the Arctic
ocean some so spindle-shaped casks,
whose finding is awaited with inter
est by pole-seekers as conveying
mucn-desired information in regard
to the set of the polar currents. The
casks were set adrift north of Behr-
ing strait in 1899 by whalers, at the
instance of Admiral Melville and
Henry G. Bryant, of the Philadelphia
Geographical association.-N. Y. Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Power of Wealth.

Senator Clark, of Arizona, is wiling
TO keep his copper mine slowed until
the grass grows in the streets Of Jerome
rather than yield to the strikers de-
mand for Al ejgbt-ht u day. He loses
$27 900 for every day the niaers are
idle. This shows the power of wealth.
The little town is psrslyzed by the cap.
rics Of one man, while Walter Jennings,
a Standard Oil msgnate, annoyed by
the summer visitors at Cold Spring
Harber, has bought the two hotels end
closed them, thus parslyzing that town.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Inst n Wish.

Mr.. Plodder-I see there's man IN
New York who has just paid s51, 1,ooe
for a seat in the stock exchange. ]
wish I had enough money to buy one.
Mrs. Plodder-For goodness sake!
What do you want with a seat in the
stock exchange?
"I don't. Imerely want to have that
much money."-Philadelphia Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
His Physicians Are Numerous

No other sovereign il the world has
so many physicians as the czar. They
number II, and are all selected from
among the medical celebrities Of Rus
sia. There is first a physician in chief;
then come ten honorary surgeons;
two oculists, chiropodist and honor
ary chiropodist; TWO court physicians
and three specialists for the czarina.
N. Y. Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Husuenot Oath of Allegiance.

The French Huguenot refugees, who
have met in the crypt of Canterbury
cathedral ever since 1880, when a
royal charter of liberty to worship
was granted to them, have sworn al.
legiance to King Edward VII. Their
pastor, Rev. Jean r. Barnabas,
preached a memorial service for her
late majesty, Queen Victoria, and
then, according to ancient custom, the
oath of allegiance was taken, the pas
tor with uplifted hands making the
solemn declaration, to which the peo-
pie responded "Amen."-N. Y.,Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Married a Millionaire.

A Few weeks ago Miss Sarah Carr Of
Boston was cloak model in depart
ment store. Nov she is Mrs. Frank
Skinner, Jr., wife Of q millionaire AID
mistress Of one OF the finest homes on
the B.ck Bay. While accompanying
his aunt on a shopping expedition, the
young millionaire sew the girl vbo be-
came his wife, and his parents made
no obi sctiou to the match.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
A ROYAL Chair.

An interesting chair in the newly
restored church called the Garrison
church, at Berlin, has been ordered
by the kaiser to be placed in his pew
there. 1t is simple wooden affair,
and bears the following inscriptions:
"King Frederick William I. once sat
on this chair during divine service.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Finest Hedges.

The finest garden hedges in Eng
land are at Hall Barn, in Bucking-
hamshire. They are over 30 fees
high, are immensely thick, and are
clipped so as to present the smooth,
velvety appearance peculiar to the
finest yew and box bedges.-N. Y.
Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Mem pretty Decent After AN.

Men are pretty decent, after all. A
man walked into this Office to-day and
said he wanted to pay bill 12 years
old. The bookkeeper could ot;6nd the
account. "Never mind" the man said;
"I remember the amount; it is SIG, and
here is the money. Iwould have paidit.
long ago, but have not been able" DID
you ever have thing like that happen
to you2-Atchison Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28

- RIB. Wellington, a Union
County, n. G. farmer, who died
recently, was not troubled by
the "race ISSUE" He lived in the
kindliest relations with the
negroes and in his will he gave
three tracts of land to three of
his faithful colored servant ts,
leaving money to others. The
remainder of his estate, amount
ing to 1000 acres, he bequeath-
ed to the Methodist Church.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Natural Causes.

Juryman-Yes, We brought in YER
dict of death from natural causes.
Reporter-But an iron beam fell on
him from the fourth floor?
"Of course. Wasn't that natural?
You wouldn't expect it to fall up to
the eighth floor, would you? That's
where he ought to have been at work
Instead of down in the basement. -
JUDGE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
A General Idea

"But," said the cruel editor, "this
is not good dialect poetry"
Not good dialect?" answered the
dreamy poet. "Sir, defy you to
find single word that is spelled
correctly in that poem. guess 7
know what dialect is."-Baltimore
American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Rickets from Water.

In urging the necessity of new
hospital q speaker at the forty-frst
annual meeting Of the dental hos
pital said that since Glasgow had
been using water from Loeb Katrine
dental carries and ricketts, had in
creased greatly. The same result
from the use of soft water has been
noticed among the natives of South
Africa Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Uses Of Spanish Moss.

Besides the thousands of pounds
of Spanish moss sent annually from
Florida and other southern states to
northern upholsterers, the plant has
various other uses. One of these, a
use that has recently been discov-
cred, is that of a strainer and puri-
fer of cane sirup. 1t has been found
that a finer sirup can be made by
straining the cane juice through
moss than through any other mate
rial.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28

Erastus-Pawson, what yo' charge
toe marry me an Mary Jane?
Personal---very. dollars.
Oats high. What yo' charge to
marry me to Liza Smif?"
"One dollar. Yo' see, I admiahs Mary
Jane mahself.''-Boston Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
How It Works.

Here is convincing argument OF the
pernicious eff fsots.of the tariff: Aneri-
Gan steel producers are offering wire
rods delivered ct Manchester for $3.50
ton. Tho prios to CONSUMERS IN the
United States is about $39 ton. TAX
ing into account the cost Of freight and
other charges incident to trana-oceanic
shipment, it is clear to the Engineering
NsWs Of New York that the wire rod
maker is netting at lesst SIS per ton
more profit from his American cuSto-
mers than from his foreign sales"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Tho Wards Are Named.

In Richmond, Va, the wards are nob
designated by numbers, as is the case
in other American cities, but by the
names of statesmen: Clay, Monroe,
Madison, Jefferson, Marshall and
Jackson. Clay ward IS the largest IN
Richmond in voting population-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Marked Difference.

Wilie-Pa, what's meant by tho
~prime Of Hfe?"
Pa-Well, when man reaches 40
or so he is said to be in the prime Of
life.
"And is it the same with wom-
an?"
'Nhy, son, you would insult wom-
an by telling her she was IN the prime
of life. She's always younger."-
Philadelphia Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
successsu1 scieatiac Esg Sellers.

Danish eggs are taking the lead for
their good qualities, thanks to the sys-
TEN of cooperation and selection
adopted by the producers. Every egg
shell supplied carries the name Of its
raiser, and as the eggs are all tested
bad egg is traced home. Each raiser
must supply eggs thrice week. The
central authority can reject an egg
several days old. The eggs are tested
and sorted according to their size by
nautomatic machine.-London Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Easy to "StrinE.r

Nell-I never knew q girl so sus-
ceptible to fattery as Maude.
Belle-That's right. Jack told her
she was an angel, and she went right
off and began taking lessons on the
harp.-Philadelphia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
An Essential Member,

Ritem-There goes Blitherby. He
belongs to our Authors club.
Readem-Why,h he never wrote line
OF anything in his life.
81 know it. But we had to have
some one for an audience at our au-
thors' readings. ."-Baltimore Ameri-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28

There is still in existence law in
Switzerland which forbids the wear
ing of hats more than is inches in
diameter, artificial flowers, and for
eign feathers, under heavy pen
elty.-N. Y. Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Slow Progress.

Pearl-So Dick gave you a lesson IN
poker. What hand did you hold?
Ruby-I really can't remember.
Dick held my hand all the time.-Chi-
eago Daily News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28

"1 am awfully disappointed in my
son." said the fond father.
"How so?"
"Why, I've used, J suppose, so bottles
of different hair producers, in my ef'
forts to make him a professional
pianist" Statesman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
A Kitchen Romance,

Lady-What do you think? I have
a servant who gets up in the morn
ing without being called.
Chorus of Voices-1mpossible!
"But it's true: she's in love with
che milkman!'-N. Y. World.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
The Modern Version.

Teacher-People who live in glass
houses should not. What is the
rest of the proyerb, Johhny?
Kansas Child-Sbould not try TO
run joints.-Indianapolis Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Suspicious.

Some men think nearly everybody is
lying awake nights trying 10 invent
ways to swinGle them.-Washingto
-Oa.) Democrat.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Only . Notion,

Nearly every man has a sneaking
notion that be is a shrewd dealer
Washington Ga.) Democrat.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28
Trna L0Ne

True love will find an ursmooth
way, if there be any such.-Detroit
SournaI.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-28

desc also into our political anatomy;
that it would do Us good.
II it we're right to d, SO, how much
Of it would MARX ALLOW to be admins
tered below Mason and Dixoa's line ?
Nsy, rather, he and his confrefes
would j 10 the transcontinental Rail-
load Ltnes in endasToripg to thro tic
our hope Of an Is.hr1ian Canal, ni,h
mesns 80 much TO the South.
We needed no shi ST osidy from 1850
to 1860, when the Democratic party
honestly and practically and success
fully administered The National Gov
ernment; and our Merchant Marine
representing the honesty earnings Of
Americans trsmped the seas in ssfety;
and when no Robbsr Tariff Ws5 present
to increase the price Of ship building
material; aud ne mead none now; if We
will only insist that steel ana iron,
which ara mostly used for building sea-
faIing vessels are put On tbs free list.
Let not the Soutt BE- entrapped with
this GreoiaD horse which is painted all
over with Hanna slime!
Like the expansion policy this WsB
swallowed By some Of our Dsmlccatlco
Republican friends after conference
with Hanna forsooth; and without
waiting even to see if the FiIipinos Wers
shooting down our fig, for this vas an
appropriation for the boys who TAI the
exohequsr OF the Grand Old Party.
These are some only, but perhaps the
chief Of these politi,al National issues
no ' impending between the great polltl-
cal parties.
We are advised, however, in pathetic
terms to reorganizs" the Democratic
party.
It hss been organiz ID ever E;nce che
days Of Jefferson. Why "re organize }"
it?
Why declare if you don't Do this WE
will stay with the Republicans or SOME
MORE Of us will so2
Because she has been dsfeated in two
pitch battles, shall We desars her and
put stain and demoral;z ,tion IN her
Leadership, which would bs comforting
to her enemies, BY re, organizing" her?
BecauGe some Of her leaders have
been dehorsed, shall ne give up he7
principles and espouse those Of our
enemies?
No, gentlemen, her escutcheon is
broad enough, her fold is ample enough,
her hope IS strong enough, hcr mission
OF liberty is eternal enough, come in
s2d join the psopls in their caucusss,
conventions snd prin aries; give and
take; confer and compromise; use tact
and Judgment; and Whist things are
sbsolete and old timey; what things ars
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
SOME USEFUL HINTS.

To break ice. in small pieces use . darning needle.
 Enameled ware is easily cleaned with powdered pumice stone.
 Dishcloths should be washed, scald ed and dried daily, or they will become musty and unfit for use.
 In cases where it is almost impos- sible for a patient to take food he will often take enough without trouble if actually fed by another person.
 The dust cloA for any room should be lightly sprinkled before using and should be washed and dried after every dusting operation. Dirty dust cloths do more narm than good in cleaning room.
 Glass shoppers in bottles may easily be removed when they have become fixed by pouring hot water over the neck of the bottle. The heat causes the glass to expand and it then being considerably larger than the stopper the latter can be easily withdrawn.
 The eyes often are injpred din infancy by being exposed to 100 much light The child should not be held or al lowed to sleep with the fight from win. dow, lamp or gas shining upon it. face. The old-fashioned cradle, with its hood, was far more sensible than the modern cribs and bassinets that afford no protection from either glare CT dranght.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
MINISTER wU TO THE WOMEN.
The Famous Chinese Officials Re- spOnse to Toast for .'The
 Ladies.v

The wise and facetieus Minister Wu Ting-Fang made his appearance in g new role the other evening at a large gathering where both ladies and gen. tlemen were present, where he was the most conspicuous guest. He was asked to say few words to the ladies, in.re- sponse to a toast to them. He said: When see so many finely built wom- en confronting me, and l am called upon to be the gallant of the mo- ment, what can l say but that wish for that moment only I were not a Chinaman-I should like to be an American as I stand here, so that each one of you would appear as beau tiful to me as you actually must be when seen through your countrymen's eyes. Alasl the slight difference in the formation of my orbs cannot do justice to the impression you make upon me, individually and jointly and severally. But there are some well-nourished fig ures and forms amongst you that real ly appear to be as fine a. the best that my own fertile country has produced. And your intelligence and souls, am told, which are hidden under your in- tricate fashionable apparel, are more beautiful even than vour forms.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
FAYETTEVILLE DAILY TALK
BENEFITS OF A SIDE PATH TO
 THE CITY.

The Importance of This Matter Dis
 cussed-Mr Rigney Having a Big
 Week With Dead Horses-Another
 Clothes Line Robbed-Notes.
 The success of the bicycle side path movement together with the unqucs- toned benefit and convenience of side paths to suburban towns, where it is necessary to reach the city often, will undoubtedly give an impetus to she movement. in this section before the end of another year. This may be an- ticipated with greater certainty for the reason that the League of American Wheelmen, as an organization is now devoting much time to this and other practical causes in the interests of cyclists. The side path for cyclists is fully as necessary as the bridle path to equeStrians, and the growing inter- est of the wheel during the past few years has entitled it to fully as much consideration at the hands of legisla- tive bodies as either the road driver or equestrian is entitled to. Indeed, the wheelman should receive even a greater degree of consideration than the last two named classes at the hands of county commissioners and municipal counsellors. for they only ask portion, instead of full meas ure, of support, and show their good faith in many instances by going down in their pockets, individually and col lectively, for the benefits they are de sirous of acquiring.
 Contractor H. NJ. Righey is serious ly considering the idea of calling this his banner horse week. MT Rigney re ceiyes more horses than an agricultur- al society, but when he takes them for inspection they are dead. It has been an unusual week at the crematory this week for dead horses, but the plant has proved equal to the occasion Not a day has passed but some carcass ar rived, and yesterday they came in punches. The hides are taken off be- fore the animals are lowered into the crematory.
 Paul Fritch a well known tool maker employed by the Berbecker x Rowland Manufacturing Go, has given notice of his intention to leave and will take a more lucrative position with concern in Newark, N. J. MT Fritch is an experienced workman as we'll as very popular about the village
 William Wells has moved from the Brennan place on Main street to D. E. Sprague's tenement on Sheffield street. Thomas Carney, the well known druggist, has just received valuable full blooded bull terrier from the Wind ham County Agricultural society. While in Plainfield MT Carney was shown a $4,OOO English bulldog. In speaking of high priced dogs this ap- pears to lead them by just a9few.
 Another case of clothes line thieving has been reported, happening last Tuesday night. Moonlight seems to make no difference to the bold party or parties engaged in this miserable work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
Generosity.

Some men expend all their gener 'osity in being generous to fault.- IndianaDolis Nes---~
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
Doe.n,t Mind snake Bste..

Antonio Adabic. foreman of gang Df Italian track hands on the New York Central railroad, has not the slightest fear of rattlesnakes. Last fan Adabio stepped on snake. which sunk it's fangs into the calf of his leg. The leg did not swell particle. One morning lately. while at work at Jer- sey shoreAdabio's men came upon a Eea of snakes, and all retreated with the exception of the charmed foreman, who managed to kill II of the reptiles. Blood flowed from the slight wounds on Adabio' s legs. but he refused <o accept medical aid and was work <aq as usual next day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
SOME GOOD SIGNS.
Teeth, Ears and Thumbs Furnish nm Index to the Character of
 PeopHe.

Teeth that are long and noSnarrow denote large, liberal views, strong pas sions, and heroic virtues. If they are long and narrow, Q weak character is denoted Long noses are cautious and prudent; short ones impulsive; and fip-tilted ones hopeful, impulsive and joyous Deep-colored eyes, with we'll arched lids, both upper and lower, show a truthful and affectionate nature. An eyebrow slightly curling at the outer edge indicates a jealous nature.
 If the apex of the ear lies close to the head the owner possesses refined nature. But if the top starts away from the head at welI-defined angle that person has an uneven disposition, and is not to be relied upon.
 If a girls thumb lies flat or droops A little, marital submission to the mas ter mind is indicated. If the thumb has . tendency to stand at right angles to Che hand, the damsel owning it is head strong.
 A strong character has a strong, erect thumb Fingers which bend back ward mean powerful determination. If they are round, strengths both phys Zeal and mental, is indicated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
Thsurht Him Drunk.

"The German hotelkeepers of Mil- waukee." said a tenement house in- spector the other day, Hook on wa ter as fit only to wash in, and perhaps they are right. I had to stay over night in a hotel there last week, and before going to bed asked the .haus knecht, or hallboy, to bring me some ice water.
 After waiting half hour or more I heard noise on the stairs, as if the roof had fallen on them. This was fol- lowed by bang on my door, and the fellow burst into my room with a bath tub, full of water. In the middle of the tub foated chunk of ice as big as a ham.
 "'What do you think wanted?' I yelled. Why have you brought me this swimming tank? Do you think want a bath?'
 "'Yah, yahl' he quietly replied. Your head, nit? Vas you nit drunk, already 2 '-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
rhouEht It wa. Young Again.

Everybody has heard of the old war horse that prances and shorts and sniffs the battle from afar whenever it hears bugle call. We'll, at Yelling ton the other day, young lady was driving the old family nag. In its youth the family nag had been racer with many winning races to its credit. As the young lady drove down the street a bunch of ponies driven by man whirled on the run from a side street, and attempted to pass. But with tail up and nostrils distended the family nag renewed its youth, joined in the race, and came down the pike an easy winner. But think howfhe old horse must have felt next morning you. brothers in the sere and yellow leaf, who, thinking you were as young as you used to be. raced on occasion with the ponies on the pike.-Kausas. City Journal