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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-15
A NEcEssARY PRECAUTIoN.

Don't neglect cold. BY using one
Minute Cough Cure you can cure 1t at
once. Allays inflammation, clears the
head, soothes and strengthens the mu-
cous membrane. Cures coughs, Group,
throat and lung troubles. W. H. King
Drug Co., Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-15
TO MY FRIENDS.

l was troubled with my stomach for
several months. Upon being advised to
use Kodol, l did so, and words cannot
tell the good it has done me. Geo. w.
Fry, Viola, Iowa. Kodol cures all stomach
and bowel troubles, Indigestion, dyspep-
STA. w. H. King Drug Co., Bobbitt-
Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-15
Debnam Military School.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
LAGRANGE, N. c., Aug. 14.-The Debnam
Military School will begin its third ses-
sion September 3rd. w. f. MichauX,
graduate of South Carolina Military
Academy, will have charge of Mathe-
MATES, French and German; j. r. Con-
ley, Phi B., University of North Caro-
lina Greek and English; j. NJ. Hodges,
M. D., surgeon in charge; j. r. Conley,
director of Athletics; Mrs. f. E. Wool
ard, matron competent instructor of
book excepting and photography will be
secured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-15
HIS SIGHT THREATENED.

Last month by 11-year- boy was
poisoned by some weed or plant" says
w. H. Dibble, of Sioux City, Ia. We
were afraid he would lose his sight. A
neighbor recommended DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve and in few days he was as
we'll as ever" For skin diseases, cuts
burns, scald, wounds, insect bites, De-
Witt Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure.
Relieves piles at once w. H. King Drug
Co., Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-15
Trojans Mean to Have a Graded School
Especial to News and Observer

Troy, N. c., Aug. 14.-Prof. Alexander
Graham, of the Charlotte graded schools,
lectured in the academy here Wednes-
day night to large and attentive au-
dience. He spoke for an hour and a half
on the subject of graded schools, and the
attention paid him throughout the whole
of the lecture, shows that the people are
going to put their shoulder to the wheel
and start graded school for Troy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Volunteers In South America.

There is a gentleman in Boston who
spent number of years among the
various little South American repub-
lies and who gives an interesting ac-
count Of the methods Of one Of these
small states when it comes to Ques-
ton of making war. The navy" OF
the particular power referred to con-
sists of single old fashioned side
wheel steamer, armed with one gun.
In time of peace she is engaged in haul
ing freight up and down the river
which runs close to the capital.
At the outbreak Of one Of the perl
odical wars not so very long ago the
president of the republic took charge
Of the steamer and started up stream
on q recruiting expedition. leaving his
senior general in charge OF the military
preparations at the capital. \ couple
Of days later the steamer returned,
and some seventy miserable looking
natives. each firmly bound with
strong rope, were marched off and
turned over to the general, with note
from the president which read:
Dear General--I send you herewith sew
enty volunteers. Please return the ropes
at once.
Boston Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
ORIGINAL JUDGE LYNCH.
He Was d Brave and Useful Member
of Our Early Society.


Tradition sometimes plays strange
pranks with dead mems regulations.
1t would make IN interesting half hour
for the cavesdroppcr beyond the Styx
if he could hear the exchange Of amen
tiles between Duns Scotus and Judge
Lynch, the one q Shrewd, clear reason
er, whose name now signifies 4 fool;
the other simple Quaker gentleman,
whose name has come to stand for Or
ganiZed savagery.
Charles Lynch was 4 man whose
services to his country as brave pion-
Ger and righteous judge, as 4 soldier
and statesman. are by no means de-
serving of oblivion, still less OF oDlo-
guy. 1t seems indeed one Of the in
iquities of fate that his name should
now be universally applied to proceed
incs that no one would condemn more
heartily than he. The records of the
court of Bedford county, in Virginia,
and those Of various Quaker meetings,
the journals of the Virginia house OF
burgesses and Of the first constitu-
tional convention. taken together with
family documents and traditions, show
him to have been an upright and useful
member Of society and q wise and en-
ergetic leader at the most important
crisis of American history.-Atlantic
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
SPRINKLlNG SINGAPORE.
The Solemn Procession That Accom-
Daa;ss the Watering Cart.

The Solemn Procession That Accom-
paniss the Watering Cart.
Poultney Bigelow in bis description
of the marvellous progress made by the
city Of Singapore under English rule
gave q quaint picture of the manner in
which the streets are watered:
The watering cart was drawn by lit
tie white bullocks and driven by Ma
lays with turbans. 1t seemed to take
five Malays to do this driving. One
roasted aloft on top of the barrel for
the purpose of controlling the outSo Of
water. He seemed very proud of his
appointment. Another native in a big
turban roasted on the pole and con-
trolled the little cattle.
Then there was Il man in thin brown
legs and much turban who walked sol.
emnly behind enjoying footbath. He
was obviously 4 government function
ary, although his exact sphere OF use
fulness ! could not discover. He ap-
peared to be something in the nature
of rear guard.
Then there was 4 "foreloper," or ad-
vance guard. FOR the purpose OF clear
ing the way. There appeared to be all
idea that the little bullocks might sud-
denly go mad and rush ahead. At any
rate, it gave congenial employment to
one more native, and that was some
thing.
There was yet another, who bent
down now and then to pick up piece
of stone or brush away some Irregular
ity unseen by ordinary eyes.
This outfit was i treat to me. 1t was
solemn; it was full of self conscious
ness; it was magnilicently oriental.
| have seen men in sublime moments;
l have seen the red capped station mas
ter Of Germany strut up and down his
platform when an imperial train was
about to arrive. but even that impress
ed me less than the watering cart OF
Singapore. with its municipal hierarchy
of MALAY ministers. each earning per-
haps cents day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Didn't Recognize II.

4 distinguished member Of the Unit
ed States Judiciary has discovered that
be still has something to learn in the
direction of agriculture.
He bought 4 farm as summer nome
for his family and finds especial de-
light in walking about the place, COM
menting on the condition Of the crops
and in many ways showing his inter
est in his new possessions.
One evening during the summer lie
was strolling over the farm. The hired
man had cut the grass during the day,
q very thin crop. and had left it lying
on the ground to dry. The Judge saw
it, and, calling his man, he said:
1T seems to me you are very care
less. Why haven't you been more par
ticular in raking up this hay? Don't
YOU see that you have left little drib-
blings all around"
For minute the hired man stared.
wondering if the judge was quizzing
him. Then he replied:
Little dribblings. Why, man, that's
the croDw
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
PlCKlNGS FROM FICTION.

IF you would have q noble son, be
noble father.-"144 New Epigrams."
Keep me from caring more for books
than for folks. for art than for life
"The Ruling Passion
In some matrimonial waters are the
kind Of fish that swallow the bait, but
leave the hook untouched.-"By Bread
Alone"
Some people, like some shrubs, must
be crushed in order to obtain the real
value of their essence.-"By the High
er Law"
There are things which could never
be imagined, but there is nothing
which may not happen. -"China In
CONFUSION"
Independence is rot synonymous
with liberty. They are often ccnfound-
ed, but they are quite distinct.-'The
Rights of Man.
Martyrdom, the apotheosis of resig-
nation, comes more naturally to wom-
en- than to men, more hardly to men
than to women.-"Count Hannibal"
True self control is to be got in the
midst of struggle. 1t is not mutilation
in the midst of natural desires, but the
subordination of each desire to the
good Of the whole man.-"Culture and
Restraint
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
The Prayer That Kurt.

A member of a certain Massachu-
sets parish. prominent for his THRIFT
and personal consequence, was also
notorious for his overbearing assump-
tions and rompous airs. Under the dis
tress and fright Of dangerous illness
he put up notes" on several successive
Sundays, and after his recovery, ac-
cording to usage. he offered q note 10
be read by the minister expressive Of
his thanks.
The minister was somewhat large"
in this part Of his prayer, recalling the
danger and the previous petitions Of
the squire" and returning his CRATE
fuI Acknowledgements with the prayer
that the experience might be blessed
to the spiritual welfare Of the restored
man. He closed with these words:
"And we pray, 0 Lord, that thy ser7-
ant may be cured Of that ungooIy
strut, so offensive in the sanctuary"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
a WONDERFUL ESCAPE.
Terrible Experience of Hunter
With an Indian Band.

With an Indian Band.
One OF the most remarkable instances
of the escape Of white man from the
Indians was that Of John Golfer. fl.
nous hunter and traprer. On the Gay
in question he and his companion were
surrounded by Geo savage warriors
The companion was instantly killed.
and Coiter was captured. His foes had
no intention Of saving his life. how
ever. They wanted the sport Of put.
ting him to the torture OF at least OF
playing with him as cat plays with 4
mouse. The chief asked him if he
could run. He said, Not much
He was released and told to save his
life if he could.
Golfer darted away at high speed,
and most of the COO savages set off aft
er him. There was 4 plain before him
six miles wide, bounded on the far side
by river fringed with trees. Golfer
had always been famous as Il runner,
and his practice nov STOOD him IN good
stead. He made straight across the
plain for the stream. and the yells OF
his pursucrs lent him wings. His foes
had removed every shred Of clothing
from his body. and the plain was cov'
cred with prichly pears. so that his un-
protected feet were laceratcd at every
stride.
Half way across the plain he glanced
back and saw that only few Indians
we're following him. Again he ran on
and soon realized that one Of his pur-
suers was nearing him. He redoubied
his efforts. and blood gushed from his
nostrils and flowed down over his
breast.
The fringe of trees was near, but a
hastX, backward look showed him the
pursuing brave close. upon him with
spear raised. Moved by sudden i'm
pulse. Colter stopped, turned and faced
the savage with outstretched arms.
The Indian was so taken aback at
this unexpected movement that he
stumbled and fell. This was Golfers
opportunity. He ran back, seized the
spear and, pinnins his antagonist to
the ground, ran on.
Other savages came on. Gercer than
before ut the death Of their comrade,
but Golfer reached the trees. plunged
into their midst and then into the river
and swan to a pile Of driftwood that
had lodged He dived beneath it and
stuck his head up between two logs
covered with smaller timbers and
brush.
The Indians came up and searched
for seyera! hours. but failed to find
him. Again and again they walked
over the driftwood. Luckily they did
not fire it, as he feared they would.
At last they went away. Then Golfer
swan out and fed through the forest
Seven days he went on. living on
roots and berries, with no clothing, un-
til at last he reached trading post on
the Bighorn river. He never fully re-
covered from the effects Of this terrible
experience--Youth's Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
The Poor Little FELLOW.

The street Arab lives by his wits, if
he lives at all we'll. Two youngsters
who peddle cough drops on Chestnut
street have learned this thoroughly.
One Of these boys is much larger than
the other, and crowd was attracted
to the corner of Ninth and Chestnut
streets the other day to see the big
boy pummeling the little boy. At the
proper time the big one disappeared,
leaving the little one surrounded by
sympathetic onlookers. Several per-
sons, plying the poor little fellow"
gave him nickels and pennies.
The sequel showed that the poor lit
tie fellow" was in league with his sup
posed tormentor. No sooner had the
crowd dispersed than the big boy came
along for his divvy. The scene was re-
peated several times, always with the
same result.-Philadelphia Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
a QUEER BUSINESS.
Making Up BeGEars So That They
Will Excite Public Sympathy.

Making Cp BeGgarS So That They
Will Excite Public Sympathy.
"How besgars are made might be
made the subject Of a singularly inter-
esting article. And it would refer not
to the unkind cuts Of fortune, but to
the appliances whereby certain deft
and none too scrupulcus manufacturer
equips men and women who, for pur-
poses Of their own, wish to be consid-
cred lame, halt or blind. That it is
easier to be crippled than to work is
the maxim upon which this particular
trade is established.
I'm what is called a street sham
fakir,'" said one Of these dealers in
disguises recently. Il fake up most Of
the sham disabled mill operatives, Grip
pied sailors, etc, and charge 'em a
small fee. If it's Il woman with tale
that her husband beats her. paint her
black eye and put her arm in a sling
Say it's a man on blind lay. Well,
I paint some scars on his face to imi-
tate the marks Of a lead explosion and
give him q green eye shade and a
blind card.
"If a mans really MANNED, it makes
it easier. Suppose he's been run over
and had his leg off. paint picture
Of burning house and him jumping
out of top window with child in his
arms and yarn under it. Kind
friends, lost my leg through rescuing
my employers child That's sure
take of a 'fver' day.
81 make all these rigs myself" he
said, "and hire 'em out 1t pays. but l
have to keep dark. for the police are
very down on my sort. This hollow
wooden cap with an iron hook fits over
your head, and here's Il clubfoot boot
and yonder g pair for botBfeet.
"a queer business: You'd say so if
you knew the jobs I'm asked to do
sometimes. Only yesterday i woman
wanted vitriol scars made on her face
and actually wanted me to use real Wit
riol. Didn't know what she was ask
ing? Oh, yes! Why, bless you, some
beggars'N maui themselves horribly to
excite sympathy. iii fact. they'd do
anything rather than work" - New
York World.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
DIAMOND BACK TERRAPlN.
Formerly Despised. They Are Now
Considered n Delicacy.

Formerly Despised. They Are Now
Considered Delicacy.
Half a century or so ago diamond
back terrapiE were fed TO slaves and
hogs. Today they are t!lr rarcst dcii-
cacy known to tie eD:curian world,
says tie philadelphia North American.
Then they sold for 81 i barrel. and
laborers. H'::cI :.;rii:.: OUT. specified
that they il;:.y not he compelled to eat
terrariD moro tl:,n twice !: week. To-
day a '3:;rrci j.; rii;':::r II $3.50. and nil
lionairrS n" ri hundreds Of miles for
a chaicp !; ;ra:; Oh This most deli
cious 81 IL: ;.'t:,tS.
OF cCu">,' !.:S !:!e.:nS genuine dla-
mond backs There are many imita-
tiorS
Every first class restaurant in the
country features 'terrapin Il Ia Mary
land OF its menu. but in not che case
out Of Il hundred is the real terrapin
served. The diner regales himself on
what he believes 10 be Maryland's
choicest dish. Instead he is merely
eating fresh water turtles, 'sliders' or
'North Carolina goldens."
The reason is simple. RcStaurateurs
don't serve real diamond backs be-
cause they can't get them. The worlds
total terrapin population does not cx-
ceed $4,000 of legal size, and these are
confined to the shores of the Chesa-
peake bay. the only place that produces
them.
Baltimore. Philadelphia and NeS
York enjoy a monopoly. These three
cities get practically the entSe output.
but few ever find their way HcrcSS the
Blue Ridge. The epicure unfortunate
enough to be born in Chicago or st.
Louis must either come east or foreso
the joys Of terrapin.
To select a real diamond back anna
teurs should be guided by these distin-
gushing and characteristic markings:
It is Of greenish, dark olive color,
sometimes running to spotted gray,
yellow on the plate which surrounds
the shell and has concentric dark
stripes along the plate on both shells.
The sides Of the head are dirty white,
sprinkled with small black spots. The
bottom shell is Of whitish yellow.
The males are much larger than the
females and have the concentrc streaks
much better defined. The female has
the more delicate flesh. The male can
be distinguished by his toe nails. which
are much longer than those of the fe-
r1nln
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
THE NEW MANAGER.
Why He Did Not Discharge Certain
Railroad Conductor.

Why He Did Not Discharge a Certain
Railroad Conductor.
Among the first railroads built in the
United States was q little line about
twenty miles in length. In the course
Of time q big tunnel line was construct
ed through the same country. The orig.
inal line became merely branch. For
many years it was run in cheap way,
with one locomotive. one engineer and
two or three freight cars
Finally 4 new general manager vas
appointed He had been in the Office
but week when he sent for the one
lone conductor who had held the posi-
ton ever since the road was built.
Il would like to have your resigna-
tion," said the general manager When
the conductor appeared.
My resignation?" inquired the con-
ductor il astoniSbment.
Eyes, sir, yours
What for, pray?'
"Well, I want to make some changes
and get new blood in tie line" was the
general managers reply.
Il won't resign" answered the con-
ductor.
Then will be compelled to dis
charge you, step which for your sake
I had hoped I would be saved from
taking"
young man, you will Eot discharge
me. l own controlling interest in the
stock Of this railroad and elect the
president and board Of directors. /
shall have you fred
The old conductor dill really own the
majority OF the stock and, as he said.
put in his own board Of directors and
president.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Lion ard Eagle.

An English paper notes it as 4 curl
Gus fact that although the eagle is the
national bird Of the United States and
therefore deserving Of peculiar honor,
yet, in point of fact, the bird is nearly
always ruthlessly killed when the op-
portunity offers.
This statement seems to be impress
i've until it is remembered that when
ever they have q chance Engishmen
ruthlessly kill the lion, which SYM
bolizes the greatness and power Of the
British empire.-New York Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Oblitc-ntinS Smallpox Fittings

Scientific treatment and much skill are
required to remove smallpox pittings
successfully. This treatment is given
by q masseuse, but massage is not
used, as it would never remove the
pittings. The process requires care
full removing, little by little, Of old Gu
ticle. The new. which takes the place,
is smoother than its predecessor and
requires about ten days for treatment.
Thus, after couple or more treat
ments and in comparatively short
time, the deepest scars ore replaced by
a perfectly smooth skin.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
40 Excuse This Time.

''It was new gun. your honor" pro-
tested the prisoner, "and did not
know it was loaded"
"But." argued the judge. the dealer
has just told Us that you did not pay
for the weapon"
"What has that to 90 with it,"
'Well, if you didn't pay for it the
dealer must have charged it for YOU"
And the judge tried TO look as much
like the pictures Of Solomon as he
uld.-Baltimore American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Middle Ages BurIals,

In the middle ages founders and
patrons Of ecclesiastical buildings be-
gan to be buried nearer and nearer to
the fabric Of the church or cathedral.
First the porch, then the cloister, then
the chapter house or chantry, came
under demand; the chancel was next
encroached upon. and lastly burials
were allowed under the altar itself. At
the other extreme of custom was the
burial of malefactors and stillborn
children on the north or devils side"
of the yard, i practice concerning
which chapters might be written.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Not TO His AdTantnGP z.

Huh" grumbled Mr.. Skinnay, who
was being uncomfortably crowded by
the jolly looking fat man. These cars
should charge by weight"
Think so?' replied the fat man.
"Nhy, they'd hardly think it worth
while to stop for vou.'-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
The Period OF Dan ger.

During the recent trial Of suit to
collect a medical fee witness was put
on the stand to prove the correctness
Of the physicians bill.
The man was asked by counsel for
the defense whether the doctor did not
make several visits after the patient
was out Of danger.
ssNo," was the reply. II considered
the patient in danger so long as the
doctor continued his visits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Located.

Mrs. Winks-Why in the world didn't
you write to me while you were away?
Mrs. Minks-I did write.
Mrs. Winks-Then / presume you
gave the letter to your husband to
mail and he is still carrying it around
in his pocket.
Mrs. Minks-No; l posted the letter
myself.
Mrs. Winks-Ah! Then, it is in my
husbands pocket.-New York Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Chinese TypcsettinE.

When a Chinese compositor sets type,
he places them in a wooden frame %
by Is inches. This frame has twenty
nine grooves, each for a line Of type,
and the type rests in clay to the depth
Of a quarter of IN inch. The types are
Of wood, perfectly square, and the COM
Dositor handles them with pinchers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Still Looking.

Aunt Hannah-When | was here two
years ago. Hulda was looking for q
husband. She is married now.
Uncle Georgc-Yes. but she is still
looking for hirl--that is to say. good
deal Of the time.-Boston Transcript.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
A Rod In Pickle.

Mrs. Goodsole-Why, Johnny. are you
Just going home now? Your mothers
been looking for you all afternoon.
Johnny-Yes'm, know.
Mrs. Goodsole-Just think how wor-
ried she must be!
Johnny-Oh, she's near the end o her
worryin'. I'm jest beginnin' nine,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26
Wrong SreSuNptiOn.

visitor-Am right in presumirg
that it was your passion for strong
drink that brought you here:
Prisoner-Say, boss, guess yer don't
know dis joint. It's de last place Oh
cart Ia come ter if wuZ lookin' fer
booZe.-Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-03-26

But for. money and the need Of it
there would not be half the friendship
that there is in the world. 1t is pow
erful for good if divinely used.-Geor9e
Macdonald.