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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-06-28
Columbus. Ga, Aug. "a, 1872

Columbus, Ga, Aug. "A, 1872.
DIR. G.. j. Moffett-Dear Doctor: We
gave your Teethina (Teething Pow
ders) to our little grandchild with the
happiest results. The effects were al
most magical, and certainly more sat
sfactory than from anything we ever
used. Yours very truly,
JOSEPH S. KEY,
Pastor st. Paul Church.
Now Bishop So. Methodist CHI 62l2t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
How Horses Rest.

"Have you ever noticed" asked q
Germantown veterinarian the other
day, "that every horse left standing by
q curbstone for any length Of time in
variably turns around so as to place
his fore feet on the sidewalk? He al
ways does it If the road on which he is
standing slopes the least bit in either
direction. This shows that the horse
has s great deal Of plain, common
sense. He will not allow himself to
be worn out where it is not necessary.
II people only had his wisdom, there
would be great deal less sickness IN
the world than there is at present.
When a thoughtless driver leaves his
horse standing on slope or at an angle
Of the street, all the animals weight Is
thrown upon one side, causing strain,
and if left long enough painful ex'
haustion. Twenty minutes Of such an
ordeal will fatigue horse more than
a whole days travel. But when he is
able to plant his fore feet on the curb
stone it gives him better plant and
adjusts his weight more equally. Many
OF the muscular ailments from which
horses suffer are brought upon them by
being continually obliged to stand by
the gutter side on streets which slope
decidedly. A good driver will always
seek to rest his horse on level when
possible. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Fin ed For Death on Board.

s'The only place, as far as law is con-
cerned, where it costs money to die
from natural causes is aboard a steam
Ship" remarked a vessel owner. THE
purpose of the law was excellent
enough. There was time when emi-
grants were being brought to this
country in very large numbers, or by
the shipload,' as it was termed. There
is no doubt that there was crowding in
the ships that brought them, and to
prevent this law was passed impos-
ing upon tee ship a fine Of $40 for
every death that occurred during the
passage from natural causes of per-
sons over s years Of age. This
put q stop to overcrowding, or, at
least, it is supposed that it did. which
is about the same thing. Ships do not
fancy having to pay fines Of this kind.
"Of course, in comparison with the
great army Of persons who are brought
across the ocean from month to month,
there are very few deaths, for the stat
isticians have been kind enough to
show beyond a doubt that the steam
ship is the safest means Of transpor-
tation in existence, but, just the same
there arc q considerable number in the
course or q year."-Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
One of Sot%ern's Jokes.

That inveterate joker, Sothern the
actor, had made all appointment with
Toole, the comedian, to dine at well
known London. restaurant. The hour
Of meeting was fixed and Sothern ar
rived some few minutes before the ap-
pointed time. An elderly gentleman
was dining at a table at some little
distance from that prepared for the
two actors. He was reading news
paper which be had comfortably ar
ranged before him as he was eating
his dinner. Sothern walked up to him
and striking him smart blow between
the shoulders said:
ssHello, old fellow! Who would have
thought Of seeing yod here? I thought
you never The assaulted diner
turned around angrily, when Sothern
exclaimed: 81 beg you thousand par
dons, sir. I thought you were ar old
friend Of mine-a family man whom
I never expected to see here. hope
you will pardon me-"
The old gentleman growled a reply,
and Sothern returned to his table,
where he was presently Joined by
Toole, to whom he said:
"See that old boy? I'll bet you half
a crown you daren't go and give him
a slap on the back and pretend you
have mistaken him for friend"
"Donew said Toole, and done it was
Immediately with result that may
be imagined.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Poison Proof Animals.

Neither differences of organization IN
animals nor in the constitution Of tae
poisonous substance generally afford
| any clew for Interpreting an exception
! 81 want Of effect. Unaccountable Is
the immunity Of rabbits against bella
donna leaves (Atropa belladonna, dead
j ~ nightshade). You may feed them
with belladonna for weeks without OBJ
serving the least toxic symptoms. The
meat of such animals, however, proves
poisonous to any one who eats it. pro
ducing the same symptoms as the
plant.
Pigeons and various other herbivora
are also to some degree safe from the
effects Of this poison, while in warm
! blooded carniyora it causes paralysis
and asphyxia. In frogs the effect
! is different one, consisting Of spasrns.
The meat Of goats which had fed on
hemlock has sometimes occasioned
poisonous effects. Chickens are near
" hardy against nux vomica and the
extremely dangerous alkaloid, strych-
nine, contained in it, while in the
smallest amount it is a fatal poison to
rodents.
More remarkable yet in this respect
is the immunity Of Cholepus hoffman
nj, a kind Of sloth living on the island
OF Ceylon, which, when given ten
grains of strychnine, was not much af-
fected. Pigeons are possessed Of high
immunity from morphine, the chief al
kaIoid of opium, as we'll as from bella
donna. Eight grains were required to
kill q pigeon, not much less than the
mortal dose for a man. Cats are eX-
tremely sensitive to foxglore Oigitalis
purpurea), which on the contrary may
be given to rabbits and various birds
in pretty large doses.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Tipping the Butcher.

Did you ever buy your own steaks
and get the worst In the shop nearly
every time? An old friend has had
that misfortune, and he is always will
ing to pay two or three cents more
pound than any other customer. HaV-
ing listened calmly to his tale Of woe,
inquired if he had acquired the
practice of tipping the butcher. Tip
ping the butcher? No! he thought
it was a sufficient tip to offer the
two or three cents more a pound.
'1That Offer" I tried to explain, "goes
to the proprietor direct, or his block
man thinks you are trying to make a
thief of him by inducing him to hold
out for himself the extra price. 1t will
never work.
Gust say to your cutter: See here,
old chap, I've been dissatisfied with
my steaks for some time. Come out
and take a drink, and tell me how to
select good meat He's too busy.
Then slip a dime into his hand and
say, Have a glass Of beer when you
get out or a quarter and say, Have a
smile with me when you have time
Repeat this performance and presently
your steaks are the delight Of home.
In the busiest private market In New
York it is the rule to tip the butchers.
You can get nothing fit to eat with
out it."-New York Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
lSnicrams In Fiction.

I always pray that 1 may never out
live my illusions or my front teeth
though all else may fail me-
Admiration is like porridge-awfully
stodging, but you get hungry again al
most as soon as you've eaten it.
4 good nose is an abiding resting
place for vanity. You know that it will
outlast your time and that age cannot
wither nor custom stale its satisfactory
proportions.
The quality Of mercy should not be
measured out by teaspoonfuls in a
medicine glass, but should be sent
round in a watering cart by the county
council.
They've no sense, men haven't. The
very best Of them don't properly know
the difference between their souls and
their stomachs, and they fancy that
they are a-wrestling with their doubts
when really it is their dinners that are
a-Wrestling with them.
It is the duty Of al women to look
happy-the married ones to show that
they don't wish they weren't married
and the unmarried ones to show that
they don't wish they were.-New York
TELEGRAM.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
George III and the Wig1nakers.

George III ana the WiSInaASHs.
When George III assembled the throne
of England, his wealthy subjects we're
beginning to leave off wigs and to ap-
pear in their own hair, "if they had
any," AS the sovereign was himself
one Of the offenders, the peruke max
ers. who feared a serious loss Of trade,
prepared a petition, in which they pray
ed his majesty to be graciously pleased
to "sha7e his head" for the good Of dis
tressed workmen and wear a wig, as
his father had done before him.
When the petitioners walked to the
royal palace, however, it was noticed
that they wore no wigs themselves. AS
this seemed unfair to the onlookers,
they seized several Of the leading pro-
cessionists and cut their hair with any
implement that came most readily to
hand.
From this incident arose a host Of
curious caricatures. The wooden leg
makers were said to have especial
claims on the kings consideration, in
asnluch as the conclusion OF peace had
deprived them Of profitable source OF
employment; hence the suggestion that
his majesty should not only wear a
wooden leg himself, but enjoin the peo-
pie to follow his laudable example.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
In Gaze OF Fire.

In case OF fire if the burning articl as
are at once splashed with solution Of
salt and nitrate Of ammonia al ia
combustible coating is formed. This is
a preparation which can be made at
home at a triding cost and should be
kept on hand. Dissolve 20 pounds Of
common salt and 10 pounds Of mira te
Of ammonia in Z gallons Of water.
Pour this into quart bottles Of thin
glass, and fire grenades are at hand
ready for use. These bottles must be
tightly corked and sealed to prevent
evaporation, and in case Of fire they
must be thrown near the flames SO as
to break and hberate the gas contain
ed. At least two dozen Of these bottles
should be ready for an emergency.
In this connection it is we'll to re-
member that water on burning Gil scat
tiers the fame, but that -four will extin-
guish it. Salt thrown upon a fire
if the chimney is burning will help to
deaden the blaze.
II a fire once gets under headway,
covering becomes a necessity. A silk
handkerchief moistened and wrapped
about the mouth and nostrils prevents
suffocation from smoke. Failing this,
a piece Of wet flannel will answer.
Should smoke fill the room, remem-
Der that it goes first to the top Of the
room and then to the floor. Wrap a
blanket or wcolen garment about you,
with the wet cloth over your face,
drop on your hands and knees and
crawl to the window.
Bear in mind that there is no more
danger in getting down from three
story window than from the first floor
II yon keep firm hold Of the rope or
ladder. Dc not slide, but go hand over
hand.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Shrewd Peter the Great.

Peter the Great adopted rather nov
Ell means to convince his subjects that
they should change their clothes to
conform with the modern costumes of
western Europe. Believing, as is well
knc wn historically, that the future
greatness Of Russia depended upon the
facility with which it was made to as
simulate all that was best in other
countries, he had succeeded in introduc-
ing some important innovations into
the half civilized region over which he
held sway. At length he had patterns
Of cloth hung up at the gates OF the
towns, and those who did not conform
to the fashions thus set We're docked
publicly, albeit this was done in as
pleasant q manner as possible. for Pc
ter believed in being good natured with
his people. They, on the other hand,
loudly demurred and used the argu-
ment that what was good enough FOR
their forefathers was good enough for
them.
every WE'LL" said the sagacious Pc
ter. In 17O3 he gave a dinner at MOS
COW to celebrate the marriage OF one
Of his testers and insisted that it should
be conducted in strict conformity with
ancient usage. There had formerly
been a superstitious custom Of not
lighting a fire on a wedding. So Peter
made them do without fire, although
it was very cold. He wouldn't give
them any wine, because their forefa'
theirs never drank it. When they re-
monstrated, he reminded them that 1t
was a poor rule which did not work all
around, and thus by his good natured
greatness wheedled his people into ne"
coats, about the hardest thing that can
be done with humanity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
The Matter OF . semfcoloa.

A Russian military paper tells of
lieutenant who overheard sergeant
giving a. recruit a short lecture upon
his duties. 'The military service, :"
said the sergeant, requires little pray
er to God and strict attention to the
orders Of a superior" Somewhat as
tonished at this singular definition Of
military duty, the officer ventured to
ask the sergeant for his authority,
whereupon the sergeant produced an
ancient volume containing the follow
ing: 'eTle military duty requires lit
tie; prayer to God, and strict attention
to the orders Of a superior. or.'-Army
and Navy Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Not an Educated Dog.

In the "Floresta Espanola" Of Mel
chior de Santa Cruz the author has an
anecdote Of Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez.
That prelate noticed that one Of the
priests in his retinue, a Biscayan, car
ried a short sword under his cloak.
The cardinal reproved him and told
him that it was wrong for a cleric to
carry arms. The Biscayan replied that
he carried the weapon to defend him
self if he were attacked by a dog. The
cardinal said that il case he saw dog
running at him be should begin to re-
cite from the gospel Of St John. The
priest acknowledged that this vas a
good way. but held to the dagger, "5e-
cause there are some dogs who do not
understand Latin"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
BuyfuE Molasges.

She was newly arrived from the old
country, and she went to the store for
sirup.
"Give me q pound Of treacle," she
said to the grocer.
saTreacle!" repeated the grocer. "You
mean molasseS."
POSSIBLY"
"We don't sell it by the pound, but by
the measure"
"Oh, then give me yard!'-Pitts-
burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
A PrecautiOn.

Husband (going to his rich uncle's
funeraD-Put a couple Of large hand.
kerchiefs into my pocket dear. The
old gentleman promised to leave me
10000, and shall want to shed some
appropriate tears.
Wife-But suppose when the will is
read you And be hasn't left you any.
thing?
Husband-In that case you had bet
ter put in three.-London Fun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.

By James NJ. Windham, Esq, Probate
Judge.
NAgHEREAS, BEN CAVITY MADE
w suit to me, to grant him Letters
of Administration of the estate and ef-
fects of Phillis Maple Canty.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said Phillis Maple
Canty, deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the Court of Pro
bate, to be held at Manning on the 3rd
day of May next after publication
thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have, why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
Of April, A. D. 1901.
JAMES NJ. WINDHAM,
[sEAL. Judge of Probate.
15-3t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Arizona Forests.

Arizona is supposed to be almost an
unbroken desert, but in reality 1t has
the largest unbroken pine forest in the
United States, covering an area Of over
5000 square miles. This timber Is
usually found at an altitude Of be-
tween $500 and 1880 feet. The total
quantity of pine timber fit for saving
purposes within the boundaries OF the
territory amounts to 10000. 100000 feet
which can supply the needs OF a popu-
Ions state for more than century.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
u,.,e,4 Cross In the World.

The highest cross in the world is said
To be that which caps the loftiest peak
Of the Harz mountains. The cross is
IN reality a tower, and it commands a
MAGNIFICENT view Of the country around
The height Of the tower is 12o feet, and
Il stands on mountain 1,731 feet
above the sea level. a stair Of 200 steps
leads to the top Of the cross, but there
Is an elevator Of which people may
avail themselves who for any reason
wish to avoid the long climb.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Very Meek.

'cDid you trump my ace, dear" asked
Mr. Meekton, who was his wife's part.
ner at whist.
sT did," she rejoined sternly. "What
Of 1T?
'T merely inquired to relieve my
mind" be answered, with a gentle
smile. ut is a great comfort to know
YOU trumped it. If any one else had
trumped it, you know, we should have
lost the trick."-EXchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Clarendon.
BY James NJ. Windham, Esq, Pro
bate Judge.

BY James NJ. Windham, Esq, Pro-
bate Judge.
W7HEREAS, J. H. TIMMONS, c..
w c. P, made suit to me to
grant him letters of admins
tration of the estate of and effects of
Charles Walker.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said
Charles Walker, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court of Probate, to be held at Man
ming, on the s9th day of April,
next, after publication thereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of March, A. D. 1901.
JAMES N. WINDEAM,
[SEAL.l
i-6t] Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Gates OF the Land OF Promise.

No one can watch a load Of immi
grants land without being struck by
the astonishing signs Of hope and con
6dence about them all. There has
never been any e1aggeration Of this
Incredible as it may seem to one who
knows how grim is the struggle fol
life among the masses in America, II
Is evident that this is still the land OF
promise to the poor Of Europe.-Scrib
ner'S.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.
By James NJ. Windham. Esq, Probate
Judge.

By James NJ. Windham. Esq, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS, JULIA a. PEARSON
w made suit to me, to grant her Let
tiers of Administration of the estate Of
and effects of Toney Mcdonald.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Tcney Nc
Donald, deceased. that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the Court of Pro
bate, to be held at Manning on the End
day Of May next after publication
thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have, why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
of April, a. D. 1901.
JAMES NJ. WINDHAM,
SEAL. Judge OF Probate.
I5-3t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
As TO GusGecs.

'tMy DEAR" said a careful mother to
her daughter, don't gush."
every we'll. mamma" replied the
dutiful girl, "but you know that In the
oil regions it is the gushing wells that
are thought the most Of"
"But you must also bear in mind
that it is the unrefned oil which
gushes."-Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Force Of Habit.

One of the neatest arrests on record
was effected by a policeman near
Bourne, England, not long ago. Sus'
pecting two men Of being deserters, he
stepped up behind them and called out
sharply, "Attentionw Taken unaWares,
the men sprang to position in true mil
itary style, only to find themselves the
next moment in the arms Of the law.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Japaoese Story Te11ers.

Professional story tellers roam from
house to house in Japan to spin their
yarns. In the city Of Tokyo there are
about 600 of these professional ro'
mancers. Their pay averages 20 cents
an hour. When the story teller discoV'
ers that his romances are becoming
dull from frequent repetition, be moves
into a new district.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Notice 10 Executors, Administrators
GD0IdiQIS QId Committees.
OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE,
Manning. S. c.. August !, 1900. !

To Executors. Administrators. Guardians and
Committees:
Respectfully call your attention to annexed
statute You will please give this matter early
attention.
Very respectfully.
J. NJ. WINDHAM.
Judge of Probate.
Sec aO64- Q942). Executors, Administrators,
Guardians and Committees, shall annually
while any estate remains IN their care or Gus.
tody. at any time before the first day Of July Of
each year, render to the Judge of Probate Of the
county from whom they obtain Letters TeSta-
mentary or Letters Of Administrators or Let
ters of Guardianship etc.. . just and true ac-
count, upon oath, of the receipts and expendi-
lures of such estate the preceding Calendar
year. which, when examined ana 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
former penaltieS.)
Approved the I'd day OF March, 1897.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24

The largest sponge ever sent to mar
ket was from the Mediterranean. It
was ten feet In circumference and
three in diameter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24

The first street lighting in this coun'
try was done in New York in 1897.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
". G. & 4.
North-Bouud

No 81 runs through from Charleston via
Central r. B., leaving Charleston 625s m.
Lanes 500 a m, Manning $50 m.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24

No. So runs through to Charleston, S. G.
via Genital Z. g., arriving Manning 6.04
m, Lanes, 6.43 p m, Charleston s. so D m.
Trains On Conway Branch leave Chad
bourn l1.50 a m, arrive Conway l.30 m,
returning leave Conway $40 m, arrive
Chadbourn $50 IN, leave Chadbourn !
5.35 p N, arrive at Elrod $40 o m,
Ieurnipg leave Elrod $40 M, arrive
Chadbourn 11.25 NJ. Daily except Sun
day.
J. R. KENLY, GenI Manager.
q. n. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
&. NJ. EMERSON, Genl Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-04-24
Elouuence and the Pea.

Our worthy forefathers were fond OF
rhetoric-particularly Of funereal rhet-
oric-and were not always quick to
perceive the dividing line between the
sublime and ridiculous. They seem,
moreover, to have regarded the extraor-
binary as contributing an added and
kindred element to the impressive.
Many of their epitaphs show this, but
few more completely than that of an
estimable matron who perished un-
timely in Newburyport in the eight
eenth century.
Her tombstone on the crest OF the
burying hill is yet easily legible, with
no more trouble than scrap[ng a bit OF
lichen here and there and 'noeling to
push away the long grass and intrud-
ing daisies. Thus it reads: