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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
4 Pare OcuG.

THE price Of many drugs used in
medicine is astonishing to those who
are not acquainted with the subject" !"
remarked druggist to a Philadelphia
Times representative. "There are sew
cral that are worth their weight in gold
(about $50 an ounce, while 50, So and
IS an ounce are quite common prices
in pharmacy. But there is one drug
that can recall which is worth more
than it's weight in gold. This is pseudo
physostigmine I don't think that it
has a popular name. 1t is too rich for
that. In the pharmacists list it is
quoted at 81 q grain, or $43I.5O an
ounce. The seed from which the drug
is made grows in India and Brazil, as
we'll as in parts Of South Africa. This
seed, tradition says, was once used by
native chiefs SIS an ordeal. The ordeal
generally resulted in the death of the
man upon whom it was tried and so 1t
was considered as q great truth finder
The prepared drug is sometimes used
now in prescriptions for the treatment
Of heart disease"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
SoecISinr Italics.

! piece Of parliamentary repartee
quite as good as the famous retorts in
the house Of commons and our con-
gress comes from a New England uni
vcrsitr. Two students ranged against
each other in debate grew very warm
and took to commenting on each 9th,
er's oratorical manner. One Of them
spoke with much emphasis, letting the
stress of his voice fall explosiyely on
certain passages.
His opponent opened his speech by
saying. Ny friend Oh the negative
thinks to win this debate by speaking
exclamation marks and italics"
The other could do nothing at the
moment to turn the laugh which this
speech raised, but when his turn came
he got back at his opponent with
this retort: -
MY friend on the affirmative says
speak italics. I should say that he
uses italics in the way they are used
IN the English Bible-not to emphasize,
but to mark what is not original and
inspired."-Youth's Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
The Khedive and the Rascal.

Even to the Adventures and down
right swindlers who hung about his
court at Cairo and afterward pursued
his wanderings Ismail extended a good
natured, half contemptuous patronage
He liked rogue far better than a fool.
Once, when he had formally forbidden
his door to fragrant offender, the man,
who knew his character, got q ladder
and climbed into the viceroy's room, re-
marking, 81 have obeyed your highness'
commands and have crossed your
threshold by the window and not by
the door," The humor Of the thing at
once appealed to Ismail, and the offend
er was reinstated in his faTor.-Athe-
n2um.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
where .iIIs.lice Grows.

The island of jamaica produces about
all the allspice that is used. 1t is known
also Is pimento. or Jamaica pepper. The
tree on which the berries grow IS ever
green. and the flowers grow in dense
clusters. These develop into small
Green aromatic berries. the size of black
pepper. # allowed to ripcn, they be-
come pulpy ard -, some of their pun
eency. Fer commercial purposes the
berries arc gathered when green. care
fully dried in the Sun and afterward
packed il bags Holding 1G0 to 1S0
pounds and shipped. Pimento trees
grow in many parts Of tropical Amer
ica, but nowhere 90 they thrive as in
jamaica. Tie trees are never planted
by man and receive 70 cultivation
worthy Of the name. The seeds are
dropped by the birds. and the rains and
the tropical sun 90 the rest. Surplus
trees are cut down and become walking
sticks and umbrella handles. This spice
is more mild and innocent than most
other spices.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
How Victor Hugo Worked.

Victor Hugo always wrote standing
at high desk especially constructed
for him, throwing off sheet after sheet
as fast as he filed it till he would be
quite showed up in leaves Of foolscap.
He often rose in the middle Of the
night to note down an idea or verse.
He got up for the day usually at G
o'clock and would devote from six to
eight hours per diem to his work. He
made but few corrections, his poems
being thought out complete in his brain
before he put pen to paper. 1t is Well
known fact that ne INDUCED in the ar
duous task Of composition while raT-
ersing the streets Of Paris on the top
Of an omnibus. When working out
some great conception, be would spend
hours in this way.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
First English Book On Sport.

The first book on sport ever printed
in the English language was rhymed
treatise called the "Boke Of st. Al
bans," it's author being woman, Dame
Juliana Berners. Its second edition was
printed by Wynkyn de Worde in 1896.
4 descendant Of her family, Lord Ber-
ncrs, was the translator Of Froissarts S
"Chronicles." It is true that old manu-
scripts existed, such as the "Fenerle
de Twecy" of the time Of Edward IL,
but it was Dame Juliana who was the
real ancestress Of sporting literature
in England, fo- she also composed an
essay On hawking and another on
"Tishing With an Angle" the last be-
ing of such excellence that 1zaak Wal
ton himself did not disdain to take a
hint from its pages.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Her Very Clear Thoughts.

"Well, aunty, what are your thochts
aboot marryin'T' asked q young WON
an in Scotland the other day Of her
aunt decent body who had reached
the shady side Of life without having
committed matrimony.
"Deed, lassie," frankly replied the
old lady, "I've had but three thochts
aboot it a. my days, an the last is like
to be the Largest. First, then, when I
was young, like yourself, I thocht,
'Wha'll l tak'T Then, as time began
to wear by, thocht, sWha'll get?
An after I got my leg broken WI that
whumel oot O. Saunders McDrunthie's
cart my thochts syne have bin, 'Wha'll
TAX me%"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
9Eaf:r- Crow

The term eating crow" comes from
an ante Revolutionary story. Y sol
dicr of an English regiment stationed
in Virginia shot q pet crow belonging
to a farmer. The latter entered &
COMPLAINT with the colonel, who sen
fenced the soldier to eat the crow
The farmer was left alone with the
soldier to see that he did it. After
the soldier had consumed :; portion OF
the bird he took his gun. presented II
at the farmer and told him to eat the
remainder Of the crow or he would
shoot him. This was the origin of the
eating crow story.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
The Kadiok Bear.

The largest known living carniTorous
animal is the kadiak bear. Although
the biggest creature in the western
continent, the Kadiak bear has the
most limited habitat Of any animal in
the world. The island Of Kadiak, just
off the western coast Of Alaska, is the
only place where it is found. The lar
gest one killed by a white man meas
ured fifteen feet in length and was six
feet high at the shoulders. Standing
upon his hind legs, this monster would
tower nearly twenty feet in the air.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
.Yan,es Settled Il.

Two boys in rural Scotch district
were one day discussing what sign it
was when the cuckoo is heard for the
first time in the year. One Of them
said it was sign Of getting married,
while the other said it was sign that
you were going to be rich. \ farmer,
overhearing them, said, THAT cannot
be true, because I have heard it many
times, and I am not married yet, and
am certainly not rich.'
Just then q local worthy, known as
''Daft jamie" was passing By, and the
farmer said. "Jamie, can you tell US
what sign il is when you hear the
cuckoo for the first time" Eyes" said
Jamie as he took his pipe from his
mouth, its sign you're not deaf"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18

J. L. KENLEY, JNO. F. DIVINE.
Genl Manager: Genl Supt.
I. u. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
II. NJ. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Cure Fer EiccouSE.

u.ccough usually attacks persons OF
nervous temperament and young chill
drcn who have overloaded the stom'
ach. It may also be induced by eating
foods which have been too highly sea-
soned.
The most useful remedy and perhaps
the most inofrensive and the best con
sists in sucking 4 piece Of sugar which
has previously been stepped in vinegar
or drinking spoonful Of good vinegar
in which some sugar has been dis
solved.
II this is not at once successful,
second spoonful is certain to be so.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
University OF Athens.

The University Of Athens is very old.
It is conducted on the German plan.
Most of the professors are graduates Of
German universities, and the German
language is heard about the building
more frequently than any other except
Greek. The institution has a large
amount Of property, and several OF the
chairs have been handsomely endowed
by private individuals.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
TANKS OF FACTS.
There Is Difference Between In
Sc---.at:o-, and I.Eoy::cGSc

There Is = Inference Be{"een IN
formation and I:EoT:cGsc.
\ great many people mistake infor-
matiun for knowledge. What q man
most needs is rot that he may be pos
scssed of an accumulation Of facts, but
that he may know wnere to look for
the facts vhen ne wants them. We all
know tie unpleasant individual who is
continually seeking information. You
show him about Your city and he asks:
How many miles Of street railway
have you in your city, What is the
price OF ice here this summer" "HoW
many churches are there hcre?' "How
long has that building been standing:'
etc. ad nauscam. You don't know and
wonder why he wants to. You know
where you can find out, and that is
enough for YOU.
And then there is that equally dis
agreeable person who actually seems
to be 4 tank Of facts. He has more in
formation than anything else and Ge-
lights in asking you most extraordinary
questions. When you confess your ig-
norancc, he will look upon you with
pity and cxclaim, What, don't you
know?:"- and then tell you when you
don't want to know at all. For exam
pie he is much surprised because you
don't know how long the Amazon river
is. He permits you-nay, he insists
that you should guess, only that he
may the better humiliate you. His
brain is SO incumbtred with facts that
it is almost useless. Life is too short
fer a man to try to constitute himself
q library CT universal knowledge when
the reservoirs Of such knowledge are
ready to hand when it is needed.-Man-
chester Union.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
LlDSUS LinSu9.

"You understand, Of course, that my
daughter has been reared in the lap OF
luxury
Why, she told me last night thai
mine was the first-cr, that is, nope
sir, that I may he able to make suct
provision as to keep her from pininE
for the lap you mcation."-Chicast
Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18

The fcrryboat was well on her way
when q violent storm arose, and fears
were entertained for her safety.
The ferryman and his mate, both
Scotchmen, held a consultation, and
after q short debate the ferryman turn
ed to his passengers and remarked
anXiously:
well just TAX yer tuppences moo,
for we no ken what might come over
us."-London Answers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
= Crc-ry Musician.

During the siege Of Ladysmith an Of
fccr who was organizing . concert to
keep up his mems cheerfulness heard
of 4 sergeant in the Gordons who was
said to be performer. He found the
said sergeant and asked him to con
tribute lis services.
The sergeant was sorry, but said be
couldn't"
Why" said the officer, "you do play
something, don't you:'
IT did, SIR
well, what's your instrument"
"The bones, sir-but I've ate 'em!"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Took the Second Han.

One evening recently a well to dc
bachelor volunteered to teach spriSht'
" young widow the game Of checkers
He quite overlooked the possibilities OF
the game.
'There, now; it's still your move," he
exclaimed to the lady shortly after the
game had commenced. "You have tax
en- only one man. and you are bound to
take another"
Thanks for your advice" said the
widow sweetly. Suppose I take you,
then"
She diG subsequently,.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
A FORCED SALE.
Tritl's Purchase of His Own Po--
trait Painted by himself.


trait. Painted by Himself.
Here is the astonishing history OF
one Of F'rith's own portraits painted by
himself. The celebrated r. 4. had en-
.tirely forgotten its existence until a
friend entered his studio one morning
and asserted that 4 capital picture OF
himself wa& on view in 4 small shop
in Great Portland street. Its not a
bit like wh"s you are now observed
the fr;5nd. but it may have resembled
You sonl2 years ago. Go and look at
it."
Mr.. FIRTH went and found his own
image after an astrangement Of forty
five years. lie determined to buy it.,
though he had not the faintest recollec-
ton of having painted it. "Ah, a por-
trait" said Firth to the woman n
charge of the shop after he had pre-
tended to examine several other works.
"Whose likeness is that?" THAT" said
the lady, "is portrait Of the celebrat-
CT artist, Firth, painted by himself"
"Whv, he must be an elderly mar" )"
put in the artist The woman remark
ed that he was young once. "Humph"
Quoth the genial ". ?. t. "Not much
Of picture"
To this the woman demurred and
asked EGO for the canvas. 1t was
Friths turn to appear surprised.
"Well," replied the shoDkeeper with
out moving o muscle, ''it cost US nearly
as much. We shall make very small
profit. You see, it is very valuable be-
cause the artist is deceased" "De-
ceasedw exclaimed the astonished
painter. Dead, do you mean?' eyes,
sir; died of drink. My husband attend
cd the funeral"
Firth bought the picture, but did not
revive for some time.-Chambers' Jour-
nal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
The Poisonous Poppy.

In Turkey if a man falls asleep in the
neighborhood of poppy field and the
wind blows from the field toward him
he becomes narcotized and would die il
the country people, who are we'll &C
ouainted with the circumstances, die
not bring him to a we'll or stream an6
empty pitcher after pitcher Of water or
his face and body.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
= Costly Prayer Cook.

Queen Elizabeth used to carry about
with her suspended by chain of pure
gold q book called The Golden Manual
Of Prayer" dainty volume Of 800
pages. bound n hammered virgin
gold" One side Of this costly volume
gave representation Of the judgment
Of Solomon, the other the brazen ser
pent on the cross in the desert.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Saving His Mate.

On one occasion at a crowded per-
formance at the Royal theater in Sgd
ney, n. S. W., number Of years ago
a couple Of sailors who had been drink
ing were seated in the gallery. One
lost his balance and fell into the stalls.
The other Immediately cried, "Man
overboardr' and dived after his COM
panion. With the pro7erbial luck Of
drunken sailors the first escaped with
q broken leg and the second without
scratch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
pnrr and Erskine.

DR.. Parr on meeting Lord Chancellor
Erskine, with whom he was frlenoly'
once said, "Erskine, l mean to write
your epitaph when you die"
Doctor" answered the great lawyer,
at is almost q temptation to commit
suicide"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18

a Boston editor. asked to define the
difference between q cult and q fad
rose to the emergency in this manner
"a fad is anything that arouses eva
nesceut mentality, while 4 cult is any
thing that inspires permanent mental
ffvS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
EiSEermCA'S Luck.

81 understand that Miss Specie
caught q duke while fishing in Eu-
rope"
Yes, but she declares that she hook
ed TWO princes, and they got away just
as she was about to land them.":-ToWn
and Country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Ncder-, Instance.

"And now," he said, eve will see
what our old friend the apostle Paul
has to say. Step up here, Paul, and
give us your testimony"
No. the speaker wasn't fippant
prosecuting attorney in the celebrated
trial before Felix.
1t was tie Rev. Mr.. Seventhly, the
popular pastor Of the Blank Avenue
church, who was preaching doctrinal
sermon.-Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Titles.

Give a Georgia darlly q ''chaw" CT
tobacco and you're cap'n.
Give him q quarter and you become
q colonel.
Paralyze him with dollar and YOU
are q general for life.
Throw in az cid suit Of clothes and
two stiff drains Of corn liquor and be
raises all his children to call you gov
ernor.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
/ Helm to Early Rising.

N1ilkman-You're up unusually early
this morning, Johnny.
Johnny (Without looking up from his
dime noyeD-Yeh. Nom sent me 10
bed last night just as Pretty Pete was
about to rescue the lovely madden
Philadelphia Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
s Church In Difficulties.

It was a New England parson who
announced to his congregation on q re-
cent Sunday, You will be sorry to
hear that the little church at Jones'
Vile is once more tossed upon The
waves, i sheep without shepherd."-
Christian Register.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
What Disturbed Him.

Micsles-I hear you upset plate Oh
SOUP on Miss Smiths gown at dinner
last night.
Wisgles-Yes, and it was aWfully
embarrassing. You know it isn't polite
to ask for a second plate Of soup.-Chi'
carO News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Method In His Deceit.

81 thought you said you We're going
to bring q friend home to dinner" said
Mrs. Skinny to her husband.
He couldn't come, Anna" replied
Mr.. Skinny as he sat down with great
satisfaction to the first good dinner he
had had chance to attack for long
time
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
He Was Warned.

Miss Palisade-I was very much sur
prised, Mr.. Cleverton, that you were
not at church this morning to hear me
sing the solo. Didn't your friend Dash
away tell you about it beforehand?
Cleverton-Yes; he was good enough
to.-Harlem Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Where the Shoe Pinched.

Valet Doctor, don't you find that
master is growing terribly thin?
Doctor-No harm in that, friend He
was getting too fat He will be much
better in health when he is thinner.
Valet (disappointed)-Very likely, only
shan't be able to wear his clothes"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
CnUtious Patient.

81 see you pay your doctors bills by
check and send it by mail.'
"Surc. II took him the money, be
might charge me for another VISIT
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
rrhair Sincle Thought.

uook-That young married couple
appear to be two souls with but O.
single thought.
Nye-Yes. He thinks he's the only
thing on earth, and she agrees with
him.-PhiladeIphia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
Be Lenienf.

eyou shouldn't judge a man by the
cigars he gives you," remarked the
philosopher. "Some one may have CIV
en- them to him."-Cincinnah CONNER
cial Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
OFT OF E:s Own Mouth.

He-Nise men hesitate. OnlyS fools
are certain.
She-Are YOU sure?
Helm quite certain Oft
Then she laughed.-NeW, York Her.
aid.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18

No one can read the Bible out loud
in the same voice in which he would
read q selection from newspaper
Atckis9n Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
4 Gentle Blow.

Remember, my dear brethren" said
the minister, that charity covereth a
multitude OF sins. hope you'll be un-
usually GENEROUS in your offering this
morning."-DetroitF Free Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
ExteEuatio0.

Visitor-TLat painting is By an old
master, l see.
Mrs. McShoddie (apologetically)-Y-e-s,
but the frame is new.-NeW York Week
"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18

Nothing will look after itself more
carefully and more cautiously and
more successfully than dollar, unless
it be two dollars.-Canfeld, '"The Col.
lece Student,n
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
A Possible Solution,

81 believe that house is haunted. The
tenant says he hears some one r2ppinG
On the walls at night
Maybe its walls are covered With
,.,... >aper."-New York Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD.

NORTHEAsTERN RAILROAD.
South Bound
'35. '23. '53.
Lv Florence, 3.OUA 7.55P.
Lv KiDgstree, 356 9.07
LV Lanes, al 9.27 1922.
Ar Charleston, $40 Ills go
North-Bound.
t7S. '32. .52.
Lv Charleston, 6.45A. AS 7.OOA
Lv Lanes. SIC GIO ss5
Lv Kingstree, $50 sa5 0'''
Ar Florence, $50 72O
Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
No. 81 runs through to Columbia via
Central Il. Il. OF S. G.
Trains Nos. 78 and 80 run via Wilson
and Fayetteyille-Short Line-and make
close connection for all points North.
Trains on C. L D. r. Il. leave Florence
daily except Sunday 9.55 m, arrive Dar-
lington 1928 a IN, Cheraw, l1.4O m,
Wadesboro 1885 y H. Leave Florence
daily except Sunday, 500 p m, arrive Dar-
l!ngtoD, 8 Is p m, Hartsv:lle 9.2r D m,
BennetsTilie 9.2l p NJ, Gibson 9.45 p m.
Leave Florence Sunday only 9.55 N, ar
rive Darlington 1927. Hartsyille ll.10
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6.35
III. Bennettsvil:e $50 IN, arrive Darling.
ton 7.5G a m. Leave Hartsville daily ex-
cept Sunday co. m, arrive Darlington
[: As IN, leave Darlington S55 III, arrive
Florence 9.20 q Ill. Leave Wadesb daily
except Sunday 25 Ii, Cheraw Sis m,
Darlington G.29 y N, arrive Florence
m. Leave Hartsville Sunday only SIS m
Darlington 800 a III, arrive Florence 500
a M
J. L. KENLEY, JNO. F. DIVINE,
Genl Manager. Gen'l Sup't.
L. u. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
II. NJ. EMERSON, Gent Pass. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18
The En:-;cccies CT Trade.

Woman-How much for cbildren's
pictures?
Photographer-Ten shillings dozen
madam.
n-Why-cr-yes; but I've Goi
Only nine.-Tit-Bits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-06-18

There is no fuctuation:in. theiprice OF
wild oats.--Philadelphia>Record.