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account they took the old Latin word
sranum, meaning a grain and used the
past participle, granitum, meaning
grained.
How this wonderful rock is born is
not exactly known 1t seems to be
formed far down in the interior Of the
earth, where there is great heat, some
moisture and enormous pressure. The
three agencies combined-heat, water,
and pcessure-change the feldspar,
quartz. and mica into a sort OF
pasty condition, which as it comes
toward the surface and -cools be-
comes hard and compact. The
rock is found in many parts OF the
world. In the United States the largest
quarries are in New Hampshire. which
gives that Commonwealth its name of
the Granite State. and next to this
Massachusetts and then Georgia. The
very handsome granite used for mona-
ments and tombstones is often import
ed from Aberdeen and Peterhead, in
Great Britain, the former polishing to
a beautiful grayish white and the lat
ter to rich pink or red. In selecting
specimens Of granite take those having
the different colcrs and Of each color
try to get three different varieties.
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Just then the white thing was lifted
UP by pair of great tongs and was
swung around until it rested on little
hill CT Sand.
Wait" sounded voice up in the air.
Just a minute. There is an ant on the
ball Queer thing that whenever wish
to drive one OF these ants gets in the
way
BENJAMIN Ant struggled around on the
ether side Of his craft.
= Tie bugs and the butterflies drew
closer.
The Gaahy held his breath. The
Tumble Bug Brothers kicked up their
heels. and the Cricket stopped his song
Nothing could be heard but the slow
ticking of the Woodticks stem winding
watch.
He will never start" whispered the
Moth. "All the balloons which l ever
saw had a fame beneath them. l went
all around that one, and never had my
wings singed."
Fore" said voice up in the air.
Five minutes more" corrected the
Woodtick.
Shall address the ball?" asked
some one.
Yes, to Bunker HILL replied Ben
jamin Ant.
Then there swept down toward the
Ants airship a great object which al
most touched it and then swung back
'.Win he ever go?" asked the butter
flies rs they rose in the air to get a
good look at the beginning OF the race
The Pinchbug oiled the nippers On his
head and got closer TO the cord. The
Gadfly spread his wings. The Wood
tick waved his hands ~
There was a cry of "Oh," Something
long and yellow .whirled down, and
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flight and safely catch it. which might
not happen ii the form of the butterfly
were followed exactly.
Cut the picture out and paste it on
light cardboard, being careful to have
both sides equal, so that it will balance
evenly.
Place the butterfly on a book or light
tablet, at right angles to the edge, and
the tip of one wing extending a little
beyond the edge. Incline the tablet
slightly, and hold it up with your left
hand, as high as you can reach COM
fortably. Then with pencil or light
stick IN your right hand give clean,
firm stroke to the tip of the wing. when
the butterfly will soar. The object is to
catch it on the tablet. If you succeed 1t
counts ten to you. and your go" next,
and so on till it falls. If it falls to the
ground on your side of line agreed on
it is still your go" but coun.s only
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fall. Since the Indians for TIE most part
have been made United States citizens,
they have leased their allotments and
removed to the towns near at hand
Their children are sent to the village
schools and associate socially with the
whites. The line is sometimes drawn at
negro children. but this becomes local
question in each town, the custom vary
ing
Indian children are very rough in their
games. and TO keep pace with tnem the
white children must be likewise. They
hold their own In the many tiny wars
that follow every game. The street arab
of the city may be tough, but when it
comes to downright bravery he is not in
the same class at all with children of
the frontier.
Pony riding races and races of all
kinds are leading features for the boys,
while the girls play marbles and similar
games withz them. Picnics are every
week events during the summer. The
boys are taught to swim at six or seven
years of age. and they spend good por-
tion of their time on the creek and river
hanks during vacation.
But the children as they are growing
up are infused with the gpirit of The
frontier They are taught unknowingly
how to hustle and it seems part Of
their nature to be brave and honest. The
boys either go into business or farming,
few of them ever going East or enter
ing the professions.
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stands the weather so wonderfully that
many granite walls in Egypt made 1000
years ago seem as perfect today as if
they had been made yesterday. Unlike
sandstone and limestone. which are OF
simple composition, granite is very
much mixed. In general it consists OF
three different substances which you
can see for yourself by examining
piece of the rock. Through it are clear
pieces looking something like glass.
This Is quartz. or silica. Then there is
an opaque body, white or pink. which
looks like marble, but is much harder,
which, is feldspar. Besides this are
speckles, dark eolored. often black.
which look very much like pepper. when
this Is mixed with salt This black sub
stance is one OF two things. and some
times a mixture OF both. II it splits
into fine sheets when you try your knife
upon IL il is mica or isingldss, best
known IS panes in stove doors. If it is
hard and does not split it is hornbl, pde.
The mixture is irregular one piece hav-
ing large amount OF feldspar and an
other quartz.
So far as building is concerned. gran
ties may be classified according TO their
colors, white, gray and red. In the
white granite the amount of mica. or
hornblende, Is the smallest; in gray
granite it is very much larger, while
in red granite the feldspar is pink or
red, instead of white. 1t is the mixture
which gives granite its rough feel and
its name. The three constituents are
separate and of different degrees of
hardness. When the hand runs over
piece of granite in its ordinary state.
the sensation is very much like that felt
in running over rough sandstone. II
feels as IL it were grained and on that
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Ant with wink. ''the large white one
that arrived yesterday"
The news that BENJAMIN Ant was TO
fly spread all over Deacon Jones
meadow. ard the bugs and the butter
flies hurried 20 see the flying of the
wingless and humble insect.
The Boastful GadIy buzzed and flap
ped his wings and puffed out his breast
and looked from one creature to an
other.
Where is the airship?" he buzzed.
Then the grass moved and % agile
tumble bugs appeared. pushing before
them round, white objecf which was
covered with grooves. Willy Spider
brought with him strand of rope of
his own making.
Benjamin Ant came cut of his house
wearing a fine new suit and a straw hat.
IS soon as the prize is ready" said
fe. Il shall have a race with my friend
The Gadily, vino gays that an only a
poor, crawling thing. OF course. every
body knows that / am the wealthiest an.
that ever got away from Brazil where
rht ant bears are so fierce. When ,ou
have offered hundred bread crumbs !
am ready to take little voyage in the
air.
Cadfy. looked at the strange. viii. E
thing with the grooves in it. and said
thai he would give the prize himself il
he could not fly faster than an aero
nautic ant.
u hat you may start fairly" said
Willy Spider. we will tie our friend
the Gadny"
He e-th-ew a rope of fine silk about the
buzzing Doaster and fastened one end
of the cord 20 a twig which had been
driven into the earth
10 not be nervous" said the Spider
"When the time comes Pinchbug will
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AerOnautiC Ant and Boastful Gadfly.
By JOHN WALKER HARRINGTON

BENJAMIN Ant" said the Boastful
Gadfiy. you are a toiling and a hum
bic insect, and as see you gathering
together your slender stores / pity you
from the bottom of my heart"
Benjamin Ant looked up from his task
of gathering his daily bread crumbs and
stared at the Boastful Gadny with bis
beady eyes.
You are buzzy busybody," he said,
"and If l had my way / would put you
in a bottle where you could buzz until
the noise tired you to death. Would
you like to see me fly over the Bunker
Hill there? Really when l feel like it
/ can soar to great heights"
You have no wings" replied the
Boastful Gadfy. land you are no Antos
Dumont."
My airship will soon be ready" re-
piled Benjamin Ant
He clapped his four hands together.
and his friends the Tumble Bug
Brothers, came out of the long grass.
Bring my airship." ordered Benjamin
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A Fad of Austrian
BOus and Girls

Storkland pictures are fad with the
children of the Austrian Empire just
now. Just as American boys and girls
make their collections of stamps and
other things, SO the children across the
sea collect the pictures of the Land of
the Stork.
They are printed on postal cards aud
the mail carries thousands of them each
day, while many are bought for the keep
ing and the government has no trouble
in carrying them. Older persons also
are taken with the fad. for Storkland is
something in which they are interested.
'Of course Storkland is the place where
the babies come from. All sorts of
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five If it falls on the side of your oppon-
ent the go" and count are his. One
hundred is the limit of the game.
1t takes considerable. skill to catch ths
butterfly on the tablet, but it is worth
the time and trouble of making ii. 1t
is an excellent exercise for acquiring
grace and frmness. 1t requires the gent
lest possible stroke 10 lift the butterfly.
and alertness to catch or guide il where
you wish it 10 alight.
When once you master the knach. It 70
fascipating and so gentle that child in
bed or crippled may play 1t. The geHtle-
ness necessary adapts it particularly to
little shut-ins while the activity per-
mitted and the pretty sight tempts the
players afield, where the butterfly world
goes, If alive, and everyone may no. fol-
low. K. p. CAM.
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cut you loose. so that you and Benjamin
can start at the same time"
Pinchbug, who carried a pair of nip
pers on his head, took his Place near
the rope which held down the excited
Gadfiy Woodtick took out his watch
and began to count. Cricket was the
umpire.
Whenever the Ant is ready" said
Cricket, I'VE will release this winged
and speedy insect"
Benjamin Ant stood leaning against a
grain of sand. The airship showed no
signs of moving. The bugs and the but
terfiies began to ask for their money
back. benjamin Ant yawned and then
crawied on top. of the airshlp and set
tied himself in one of the grooves
"Will he never start?" asked Nhe
Woodtick. 'It is nearly half-past 10
O'Clock and the airship has not budged
an inch
Gadfy buzzed and laughed.
Your airship." said he, lis not blown
up"
benjamin Ant only smiled
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Mammals Doll.

This old-fashioned dolly.
In this odd little chair,
l love very dearly
Her blue eyes and real hair.
! played with my dolly,
AS you're playing now;
/ took her out walking,
She made a nice bow.
She does look old fashioned,
In her camel's-hair shawl,
Her quaint little bonnet,
Silk rufiles and all.
Grandma sent her today.
And you greet her with 10Y;
I'm so glad you like
And think her new toy.
Where has she been resting
All this long time?
Way up in New Hampshire,
Among the sweet pines.
What do you say, dear
| play with her. too?
"Sit down on the floor,
Now. mamma. please do"
Yes, I'll play little girl
Once again. :ust for fun.
Come, my own darling,
Our play has begun.
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then the airship of Benjamin Ant was
lifted high above the ground. The Pinch
bug had cut the rope just as it started,
and the Gadfiy rose above the meadow.
The white sphere on which Benjamin
Ant vas perched could hardly be seen.
because it went so fast. The Gadfiy tried
to catch UP with it in vain. Then
Benjamin Ant dropped from it. and With
an umbrella over his head he went down
to the earth back OF the Bunker Hill.
When the Gad1y reached the ground he
found the aeronautic Ant sitting GA
toadstool tanning himself with a Pan
ANA hat.
Crawling insect that l am said the
Ant, "let me say that humble crca-
lures ..fji old golf balls may rise by
lucky Strokes
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babies are brought by the stork, so you
see there must be a variety nj them IN
this land. The artists who have set
the fad, therefore. have plenty OF ma
terial and the pictures they make abound
in the interesting doings of the little
ones before they are bestowed on va
rious mothers.
Shorthand is up to date, too. for. in cne
of the pictures is shown dirisible tal-
loon. The motive power is two large
storks. but that seems to be abodt IS
good as the power used by any Of the
inventors.
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game that may be indulged in. as all
good medicine is made to be taken. safe
ly, pleasantly and quickly. indoors or
out. You will observe, that the design for
the butterfly follows the main characters
of the pretty insect. without the details
of antennae or feet-only what you see
in the flight of the butterfly. The object
of the game is to put the butterfly to
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A New Indoor Game.

In books it is the ''Truant boy, with
laughing eye, chasing the winged but
terfly," but in real life little girls like
the fun. too, the only difficulty being the
absence of the butterfly, or the distress
of the butterfly when caught. Here is a
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TIL EDBEcL
BUT
HAD t AGAIN
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The granite family is very old and dis
tinguished. The world over It is looked
upon as the king of all building mate
rials. 1t is strong and durable, and
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Answer to last weeks illustrated rid
die: Because he is to be eollared md
cuffed.
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AS Soft as a Stone.
A GEOLOGY LESSON.

By MARGHER1TA ARIlNA HAMM.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16

The presidents of the various clubs
must make out list of the managers
to serve in the primary and send them
to the county chairman. In making
out these appointments we hope that
great care will be taken to select men
who will conduct the election with
absolute fairness. There should not
be a repetition of the proxy" trouble,
that was discovered two years ago. In
one of the boxes where this trouble be-
came known, i was clearly shown that
there was no fraud intended, but. we
have been informed that at box which
was not called to the executive COM
mittee's attention, there were fagrant
frauds committed. Let us not have
ANYTHING of the kind this year, and If
fraud is resorted to, whether the same
be voting by proxy, or reading falsely
the tickets by managers, every such
case should be ventilated in the courts
whether a conviction is secured or not;
we believe this will be the result, as
there are a number of citizens who
propose to see to it, that white men
shall not cheat each other in the pri-
mary without exposure. The primary
must be kept pure.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16
A Tr1e Mason Has Crossed Over.

Clarendon sustained a loss last We'd
resday in the sudden death of Mr.. An
Gus Ridgill at his home, near Sumner
ton, in the 18th year OF his age. The
deceased had been complaining for
day or two, but not seriously, and when
the icy hand was laid upon him, it came
unexpected.
Mr.. Ridgill was what might be truly
called one of natures gentlemen, man
OF very quiet ways, understanding ana
at the same time man of close obSer-
vation. He always kept we'll posted,
had his opinions, and was generally cCr-
rect in conclusions. For many years he
lived on the outskirts of Manning and
whenever he visited the town he was
always heartily greeted by everybody,
for everybody had the highest respect
for Uncle Angus" When the coun-
try called her sons to arms, he was
among the number and no truer soldier
ever shouldered a musket than he. GO.
Il" BIRD regiment was his command.
He was a devoted Mason, a charter
member of St. Peters. No. 81, its Tller
until he could serve no longer, and so
conversant was he with Masonry that
we know OF no man in the county bet
ter informed. He loved the order and
its brethren. He was true Mason and
tried to live up to its tenets. lie mas
assisted at the limitations OF, and raised
more Masons. than any man IN this en-
tire section. Storm nor sunshine kept
him away when a summons reached
him. He was as ready to go to his breth-
ren. as we believe he was, when the
summons came from his heavenly
Father to come unto Him.
The news of Mr.. Ridgill's death
reached here Thursday evening and ex-
pressions of sorrow were heard on every
hand. A good, true, patriotic citizen
had been called home. The body was
brought to Manning Friday morning
for interment. When the funeral pro-
cession reached the Masonic hall, St.
Peters Lodge, together with brethren
from the lodges of Summerton and For
eston fell in and took charge to pay the
last sad rites of honor and respect to
their beloved brother. The funeral
service was conducted first, by Rev. }.
O. Cough, pastor of the church to
which the deceased was member, and
when he finished the Masons, with their
ancient and solemn ceremony. conclud-
ed the burial service.
Mr.. Ridgill leaves surviving him
large circle of children, grandchildren
and relatives. all of whom were devoted
to him. His friends are everywhere,
who will always remember him fondly
as true man, a loyal friend. The
writer has often been guided by his
wise counsels and will always remem-
ber his fatherly advice when we saw
him. 'Uncle Angus" was one of the
truest friends we ever had and we feel
honored in placing our tribute upon his
sacred tomb.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16

We had a call from Mr.. G. Shuford
Fielder, a son of Mr.. C. r. Fielder Of
Summerton. The young man IS en-
gagged in the very commendable effort
to win by his own exertions the means
to secure collegiate education, with a
view to studying for the ministry. He
is canvassing for book entitled 'The
New Century Perfect Speaker" com,
pendulum of elocution, oratory and
etiquette, a volume worthy OF any
library where children have access.
Mr.. Fielder is bright young man, and
his determination 10 educate himself
by his own efforts is deserving of every
encouragement, and we sincerely hope
that all of Our friends will receive him
kindly. He expects to visit the homes
of this county, and we know that when
we vouch for Mr.. Felder'S high moral
character and integrity he will be re.
ceived as welcomed guest. and he will
receive that encouragement his high
ambition merits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress.

T AN A CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
from the First Congressional District cf
South Carolina.
I pledge myself to abide the result Of the
Democratic primary; to support the nominees
thereof: to support the political principles and
policy Of the Democratic party during the term
of Office for which I shall be elected, and to
work in accord with my Democratic associates
in Congress on all party questions
respectfully ask the kind consideration ara
support of the voters Of the District.
GEO. S. LEGARE.
II W. BACOT, WHO, FROM 1892 CONTIN-
L. uously to the present time, has seen ser
vice and had large Legislative experience IN TIE
General Assembly Of the State OF South carp
lima as q Member of the House Of Representa-
tlves from Charleston County, and who for the
past 4 years. has held the very responsible posi-:
ton Of Chairman Of the Judiciary Committee OF
the said House OF Representatives,, is ana, IN
the Democratic Primary Election to be held on
Tuesday, the 26th day Of August, 1902, will be a
candidate for nomination as the Democratlc
nominee for the Office OF Member Of the House OF
Representatives Of the Congress Of the United
States from the First Congressional District OF
the State Of South Carolina, which District en-
braces the fve Counties OF Berkeley, Charles
ton, Clarendon. Colleton and Dorchester-suo'
iect. Of course, to any and all rules and reguIa'
tions Of the Democratic Party OF the State, re-
garding pledges and so forth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16
Cold comfort comes in small chunks
when the iceman serves it.
Don't Fail TO Try This.

Whenever an honest trial is given to
Electric Bitters for any trouble it is
recommended for a permanent cure will
surely be effected. 1t never fails to
tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver, invig-
crate the nerves and purify the blood.
It's wonderful tonic for rundown sys-
tens. Electric Bitters positively cures
kidney and liver troubles, stomach dis
orders, nervousness, sleeplessness, rheu-
matism, neuralgia and eXpels Malaria.
Satisfaction guaranteed by The r. B.
Loryea Drug Store. Only 50 cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16

Summer complaint is usually prev
alent among children this season. A
well developed case in the writer's fam
lily was cured last week by the timely
use of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy-one Of the best
patent medicines manufactured and
which is always kept on hand at the
home of We scribe. This is not intend
ed as free puff for the company, who
do not advertise with us, but to benefit
little sufferers who may not be within
easy access of a physician. No family
should be without a bottle of this med
icine in the house, especially in sum-
mer time.-Lansing, Iowa, Journal.
For sale by The r. B. Loryea Drug
Store, Isaac NJ. Loryea, Prop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16
For House of REPRESENTATIVES..

T HEREBY ANNOUNCE MY CANDIDACY
for the House Of Representatives and re-
Spectfully solicit the support Of all Democratic
voters OF Clarendon county in the ensuing prl.
mary. holding myself subject to all the rules
the same.
r. S. DEsCHAMPS.
7 ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE
for member Of the House OF Representa-.
tiveS, subject to the rules Of the party, and will
J. II. LESESNE.
r WILL BE a CANDIDATE FOR NOMINA-
L tion to the House Of Representatives from
County at the ensuing primary eIec
ton and promise to abide by the result OF the
same and to support the nominee at the gen
eral election GEORGE r. JONES.
TN ANNOUNCING MYSELF A CANDIDATE
I for reelection to tie House OF Representa-
tives desire to say that am not IN league with
any man or set Of men, but am in the race
upon my merits. I. M. WOODS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16

The Peoples Tobacco Warehouse
management will give q reception on
the evening of the 23rd and we hope
every tobacco grower in the county Will
be present. There will be refresh
ments and music and everything to en-
tertain and make it pleasurable affair.
We hope that the "break" on the fol
lowing day will be a record breaker:
There will be host of buyers and
sharp competition and high prices can
be looked for.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-07-16
Tobacco Growers BAN
quet, Wednesday Night,
July 23rd, at the Peoples
Tobacco Warehouse.

All Tobacco Growers are invited to
attend the Banquet given by the Peo-
pies Tobacco Warehouse Company on
the night Of July 23rd.
Bring a load Of good Tobacco with
you so you may take advantage of the
Opening Sales at this house on the fol-
lowing day,
THURSDAY. JULY p,
And when You have made Your sales
and are in need of any Dry Goods,
Shoes or Clothing, come to The Jen-
kinson Dry Goods Store, the largest
store OF its kind in the county, where
you will iud a large stock OF. seasonable
Dry Goods, and where they are closing
out many lines of Summer Goods at
sacrifice prices in order to make room
for their incoming fall stocks.
Yours truly,
W. E. JENKINSON.