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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29

After all, With Death Staring him In
the face, the practically convicted mur-
derer Of a prince, he knew he could not
have gone without seeing her He had
been ungrateful perhaps, but the mes
sage he had sent to her was from his
heart, and something told him that it
would give her pleasure.
A key turned suddenly in tile lock
and his heart bounded with the hope
that it might be some one with her sur
render In response to his ultimatum.
He sat upright and rubbed his swollen
ewes. The door swung open, and a
tall prison guard peered in upon him,
sharp eyed, low browed fellow in
| raincoat and helmet. His lanterns
single unkind eye was turned menac-
incly toward the bed.
syYhat do you want|' demanded the
prisoner irritably.
Instead of answering, the guard pro-
ceeded to unlock the second CT grated
door, stepping inside the cell moment
later. Smothering an exclamation,
Lorry jerkcd out his watch and then
sprang to his feet, intensely excited.
1t was just - o'clock, ard he renem-
bered now that she had said a guard
| would come to him at that hour. Was
this the man? Was the plan to be car
ried out?
The two men stood staring at each
e. 4,1-1 IN
agony of doubt and suspense, the other
ouizzically 4 smile fitted over the
face of the guard. he calmly advanced
to the table, putting down his lantern.
Then he drew off his raincoat and he'll
met and placed in the others hand a
gray envelope Lorry reeled and would
have fallen but for the wall against
which be staggered. a note from her
was in his hand. BE tore open the en-
velope and drew forth the letter. AS
be read he grew strangely calm and
contented- a blissful repose rushed in
to supplant the rackins unrest of a mo-
ment before. The shadows fed and
life's light was burning brightly once
more. She had written:
entreat you to follow instructions and
go tonight. You say you will not leave
Graustark until you have seen me. How
rash you are to refuse liberty and life for
such a trife! But why, I ask. am Of
fering you this chance to escape? Is 1t
because do not hope to see you again?
Is it not enough that I am begging, I'M
ploring you to go? can say no more.
He folded the brief note, written in
agitation, and, after kissing it, proceed
ed to place it in his pocket, determined
to keep it to the last hour Of his life.
Glancing up at sound from the guard,
he found himself looking into the muz-
zle Of a revolver. a deep scowl over
spread the face Of the man as be point
ed to the letter and then to the lamp.
There was no mistaking his meaning.
Lorry reluctantly held the note over
the fame and saw it crumble away as
had Its predecessor. There was to be
no proof Of her completely left behind.
He knew it would be folly to offer a
bribe to the loyal guard.
After this very significant act the
guards face cleared, and he deposited
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
Smoking In Spain.

In Spain people smoke incessantly
under all conditions, at all hours and
in all places, except in church. Men
smoke in the railway carriages; they
smoke in all the tram cars; they smoke
in all the minor theaters; they smoke
in all the restaurants, in the hotel din
ing rooms, and, Of course, in the cafes.
In business Offices the merchant and
his clerks smoke. In shops the shop
man, while trying to sell goods to
lady, will stop to roll a cigarette,
which, when lighted, he will puff in
her face. You see conductors and
drivers Of tram cars smoking. All the
hackney cabmen smoke all the time,
while even coachmen and footmen Of
private carriages sometimes smoke on
the box. Beggars approach you, ciga-
rette in mouth, to whine for aims. If
you ask for tickets at a railway Office,
the clerk lays down his cigarette as he
hands you the dingy bits Of pasteboard.
The innumerable peddlers all smoke
cigarettes all the time.-J. A. Hart in
AroOQaut
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
Sicflian Grass.

In Sicily there is wild grass which,
when ripe at the end Of summer, Is
gathered BY the peasantry, tied in bum
dies and set on fire, not, however, to
be consumed, but for mere scorching.
The, fame flies rapidly through the;
light iNsks and beard Of the plant and.
leaves the seeds slightly roasted, IN
which state they are with con-.
siderable relish by numhSs OF me
rural population.
The botanical name Of this SfSa1aQ
grass is agilops, or goatseye, the
Greeks having believed it to be RENE
dy for a disease that appears in one.
corner Of the eye. There are three or.
four species growing all aroundlsthe
Mediterranean as we'll as in the Is
lands, chiefly on the hot, dry, sandy
plains near the sea. They flourish
even on the scorched volcanic soils, IN
strange contrast to their arid and bar
ren surroundings, showing that the VI
tai principle il them is unusually ener-:
getic and proof against extremes Of
heat
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29

He found himself looking into the 7nltz-
zle Of q Terolver.
his big revolver on the table. Stepping
to the cells entrance, be listened IN
tently, then softly closed the heavy iron
doors. Without a word he began to
strip off his uniform, Lorry watching
him as If fascinated. The fellow look
ed up impatiently and motioned for
him to be quick, taking it for granted
that the prisoner understood his part OF
the transaction. Awakened by this
sharp reminder, Lorry nervously began
to remove his own clothes. In FIVE min
utes his garments were scattered over
the floor and be was attired in the uni
form Of guard. Not word had been
spoken. The prisoner was the guard,
the guard prisoner.
care you not afraid this will cost you
your life?" asked Lorly, first in Eng
lish, then in German. The guard mere
ly shook his head, indicating that he
could not understand.
he quickly turned to the bed, seized
a sheet and tore it into strips, impa-
tently thrusting them into the others
hands. The first letter had foretold all
this, and the prisoner knew what was
expected Of him. He therefore secure
" bound tie guards legs and arms.
With 4 grim smile the captive nodded
his head toward the revolver, the Ian
tern and the keys. His obliSi1g prison
er secured them, as well as his own
personal effects, and was ready to de-
part. According to instructions, ne
was to go forth, locking the doors be-
hind him, leaving the man to be dis
covered the next morning by surprised
keepers. It struck him that there was
something absurd in this part Of the
plan. How was this guard to explain
his position with absolutely no sign OF
a struggle TO bear him out? 1t was
hardly plausible that big, strong fel-
low could be so easily overpowered
single handed. There was something
wretchedly incongruous about the-but
there came startling and effective
end to all criticism.
The guard, bound rs he was, sudden
ly turned and lunged headforemost
against the sharp bedpost. His head
struck with q thud, and he rolled to the
floor as If dead Uttering an exclan1a-
ton OF horror, Lorry ran to his side.
Blood was gushing from q long cash
across his head, and he was already
unconscious. Sickened by the brave
sacrifice, he picked the man up and
placed him on the bed. a hasty exam
nation proved that it was no more
than scalp wound and that death was
too remote to be feared. The guard
had done his part noblF, and 1t was
now the prisoners turn to act as reso-
Iutelv and as unfinchingly. Sorry to
leave the poor fellow in what seemed
an inhuman manner. he strobe into the
corridor. closed and locked the doors
clumsily and began the descent Of the
stairs. He had been instructed to act
rnhesitatinsly, as the slightest show Of
nervousness would result in discovery.
With the helmet well down over his
IA ce and the cape we'll up he steadily,
even noisily, made his way to the next
floor below. There were prisoners on
this floor, while he had been the OILY
occupant of the floor above. Straight
ahead he went, flashing bis lantern
here and there, passing down another
stairway and into the main corridor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
Tame Trout.

An English gentleman had some
trout in piece Of water close to his
front door. On one occasion he held q
worm near the surface Of the water. y
large trout jumped at the worm and,
seizins hold Of his fingers, cut them to
the bone with it's teeth by its own
rairht
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
An Odd Adrertisement.

The sudden popularity some years
ago Of Mr.. Shorthouse's book, John
Inglesant." is attributed to an ODD IN
csdent. "Mr. Gladstone" says the
London Express, "was sitting to
photographer and holding in his hand
q copy of John Inglesant.' The gold
lettering on the cover caught the light,
and the title showed clearly in the pho
tocraph. Tie likeness OF the great
statesman proved very popular one,
and it's circulation broadcast over the
country led to widespread demand
for the book.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
fro BE CONTINUED.
Church Mods.

Didn't the minister feel It when so
many in the congregation fell asleep
during the sermon:'
"Oh, no. 1t encouraged him to keep
on"
How so"
"Why, he was egotistical enough to
think they were nodding approval at
what he said"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
His Strenuous Way.

SPAWN = Hello, Cantle! Exercising
your horse this morning?
Cantle Qnounted)-That was my in
tention when started out, but it seems
to me the horse has been exercising
me.-Boston Transcript.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
APPRECIATION. A

"You have great admiration for your
wife's judgment" said the friend.
II have" answered Mr.. Meekton.
"She's the only woman who ever SAID
Yes when I proposed to her."-Nash-
>Sgton Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
Might Have Made q Difference.

81 say said Berkeley to bis wife
Yesterday at dinner, you didn't say
anything to any one about what I was
telling you the night before last, did
you? That's secret"
"a secret! Why, dida't know it
was a secret" she replied regretfully.
well, did you tell it? I want to
know
'sWhy, no; never thought Of it since.
T didn't know it was secret"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
Rather Dense.

Wisg-He's rather dense, isn't he?
Waes-Yes. He wouldn't recognize
the point of joke if he sat down on It.
Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29

Keep doing, always doing. Wishing,
dreaming, intending, murmuring, talk
ing, signing and repining are all idle
and proftless employments.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-29
EaSty Judgment.

Jones-Women are not good listeners.
Johnson-Evidently you've never had
'em for seryants.-Kansas City 1nde-
pendent.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
THE SURE w AY

toprevent Pneumonia and Consum.
ton is to cure your cold when it first
appears. Acker's English Remedy
will stop the cough in a night, and
Always quick and sure cure for
Asthama. Bronchitis, and all throat
and lung troubles. If it does not
satisfy you the druggist will refund
your money. Write to us for free
samples. w. III. HOOKER & Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. BORT & Co., Drug
gists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
Mountain Lake Park,
MARYLAND

This superb summer resort in the
heights of the Alleghenies, 28OO feet
above sea-level, is an attractive place
for persons desiring to combine rec
reation, rest and intellectual uplitt.
1t was visited last year by 25,OO0 per-
sons representing 26 states of the
Union.
The Chautauqua program under
the direction of DR.. w. l.. Davidson,
is one of the best which genius can
devise or money procure.
Beginning June lst, tickets will be
placed on sale and continued through
the season, good for return until
October 3lst. Special rate tickets
for the Chautauqua In August.
For particular information about
fares and time of trains, apply to
Ticket Agents of the B & o S-W r
r, or to o P McCarty, General Pass
enger Agent, Cincinnati, o.
Information about attractions at
Mountain Lake Park furnished in
reply to inquiries addressed to Mr..
L A Rudisill, Mountain Lake Park,
Maryland.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
Notice of Claim, Admins
traitor Against Estate.

To Anna Sears, Columbus, Ohio; George
w, Thompson. Pleasant City, Ohio and
Elizabeth Schneider, Ocala, Florida; you
will take notice that ] have presented to
the Probate Court of Hooking County, Ohio
for allowance to me against the estate of
Mary S. Thompson late of said county, de-
ceased, on August 18th, 1903, a certain claim
amounting to 5000 for debt acknowledged
deceased in writing during her lifetime and
s255.2O for balance found due on settlement
on account Us Suaruia.l, ana InaU s,uu ouI1
mony touching said claims on the 18th day
of September A. ID. 1903 at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
Fannie e. Dayey, Administrators of the
Estate of said Mary s. Thompson, deceased.
Dated August 26th 1903. 3-w.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10

Sarah Bernhard will be ffty-nine
Years old In October.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
Logan School Examiners
Meetings.

The Board of School Examiners OF Logan
Village VIII hold regular meetings for the
Certificates on the second Saturday OF ldW
June and September in the Hiah Scboo
m tons 6,in huaunS a aao OF Saia nas
of each day. BY Order of Board of Ex
s. H. BRIGHT, PRES.
o. w. H. WRIGHT
f. II. PIERPONT, Elk.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
/ N DIG E S ITO N

is the cause of more discomfort than
any other ailment. If you eat the
things that you want, aud that are
good for you, you are distressed.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets will make
your digestion perfect and prevent
Dyspepsia ana its attendant dis
agreeable symptoms. You can sa-
fely eatanything, at any time, if
you take one of these Tablets after.
ward. Sold by all druggists under
II positive guarantee. 25 cts. Mo-
ney refunded If you are not salts fed.
Send to US for free sample. w. H.
HOOKER & Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
BORT u Co., Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
Accounts and Vouchers have been filed In
the Probate Court OF Hooking County, Ohio
for first partial settlement Emma j. Clap
per guardian of Charles III. Frazies, minol
and the same will ON for hearing on the
18th day of September A.. ID. 1908 at 10 O'CLOCK
A. M, or as soon thereafter as may be CON
venient.
II, p. MARTIN.
Aug, n 3-w Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10

If you are troubled with impure
blood. indicated by sores, pimpies,
headache, ETC.. we would recon-
mend Acker's Blood Elixir. which
we sell under a positive guarantee.
1t will always cure Scrofulous or
Syphilitic poisions and all blood
diseases. 80 cts. and $1.00. BORT
& Co., Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
THIS MEANS TAX REFORM

Five hundred business men, news
paper editors and leading farmers be-
came active members of the Ohio State
Board of Commerce during the month
Of August.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the foil owing
Accounts and Vochers have heen flied in
the Probate Court OF Hooking Coun ty. Ohio
for firEt aud final settlement Fa nnie II.
Davey Administrative Of the Estate OF Mary
s. Thompson, deceased, and the same Will
come on for hearing on the 10th doy OF Sep
tembsr A. u, 1908 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, or as
soon thereafter as may be convenient.
Il. p. MARTIN,
Aug, ~ 8-w. PROBATE Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
G.. w. DOLLISON.
Physician and Surgeon.

Office in Dollison Block Second
door East of Court House, Logan,
Ohio. Residence, West Main Street
near street leading to depot. Telf-
phone No
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10

Dayton, o. Grand Lodge F. and
A. M. of Ohio. Tickets sold Oct.
26th to Oct. 29th.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10

Baltimore, Md. Sovereign Grand
Lodge |. o. o. f. Date of meeting
Sept. 2lst to Sept. Goth.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-09-10
G. s. Nj. v. Excursions.

For full particulars relative to
these excursions, call on nearest
G. d M. V. r. R. Ticket Agent.
Homeseekers Excursions to the
South, Southwest, West and North
west on specific dates during the
summer. Call on your nearest
agent for information.
To Tent City, [San Diego,l Cal.-
General excursion Tickets will be
sold May 3lst to August Both in
elusive. For return limit stop over
privilege, ETC., see agents.
Winona Lake, Ind. Winona AS
sembly May 18th to September 26.
Silver Bay, N. Y. (Lake George)
Summer Conference Y. M. 9. A..
Y w. G. A, and Young Peoples
Missionery Conference June 13 to
Oct. 1st.
Cincinnati Fall Festival Septem-
Der 7th to 10th.
Dayton, U. V. L. of United States
Oct. 1lth to 18th.
Baltimore, Md. Sovereign Grand
Lodge |. o. o. f. Date of meeting
Sept. 2lst to Sept. Goth.
Dayton, o. Grand Lodge F. and
A. M. of Ohio. Tickets sold Oct.
26th to Oct. Goth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-13
TWO OFFICIALS
IMPLICATED
Plot TO AsssSsinsts Marcum Had
Long Existed.
THREE MISSING WITNESSES
PROGRESS OF THE TRIAL AT
JACKSON, ky.

Jackson, KY, June 12.-ProvOst Mar
shat Longmeyer reported today that no
arrests were made during the night.
Lieutenant Kinnard, who was sent
after the missing witness. Henry Fri
man, has returned without his man.
When court opened today Attorney
NeiH for the defense filed a motion ask
ing that the Marcun case be continued,
as the defense needed three other wit
nesses- Judge RedWine decided that
the trial should proceed.
The first witness today was William
Hurst He~1vas questioned concerning
a plot 10 assassinate Marcum in which
The three absent witnesses are said to
MarcUm. One of them, Abner, after
ward made an afhdavit that he kept
MarcUm informed He also gave Mar
cum an affidavit, stating that the plots
were formed in the Office of Judge Har-
Sis and that the judge and sheriff
We're furnishing the money
Mrs. Johnson testified also to this in
formation being furnished her brother
by Feltner, one of the three witnesses
missing. Feltner has forfeited a bond
Of $1,000 after being granted a new trial
for the murder of Jesse Fields. Mar
cum secured a reversal in his case.
Because he was a friend of Marcum' 5
it is alleged he was picked out to as
sassinate him as he would not be sus-
pected. a pardon for the Field murder
being the reward promised.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-13
DIssIPATED AND WORTHLESS.
New King Much on the Order Of
Milan.

Geneva. June 1.-THE new king of
Servia, Peter, received bis education in
Belgrade during the reign of his IA
Their. being Is years of age when the
family was expelled from Servian soil.
Later he went to school in Pesth and
Temesvar. and. besides repeated visits
TO Russia, spent several years at the
court of Prince Nicholas of Monte
negro ct Cetinje. While there he be
came the sutton Of the latter's daugl-
ter, Princess ZOrka. and married her
in 1888 She died seven years alter.
The issue Of this marriage Is three
children. a daughter OF 10 and two sons
OF - and 13. Since 1891 Prince Peter
has been residing in Geneva. Because
of his dissipated and spendthrift hah-
its, Prince Peter Quarreled with his
father-in-law Of Montenegro and also
lost the good graces of Alexander III
of Russia, from whom he had received
large gifts of money on several Occa-
sions. Since the accession of the pres
ent car, however, there has been a
sort Of reconciliation with St. Peters
burg, and the finances of Prince Peter
were put and kept on a sound basis
bat he has been VIGOROUSLY poor. It
is said that Emperor Francis. Joseph
Of Austria assisted materially in this
financial rehabilitation. Since 1891
Prince Peter. never wealthy. has,
nevertheless. been living in modest
comfort at Geneva His young brother.
Arrenius. served for number of years
as an officer in the Russian guards and
married. since his retirement. Princess
DemidOm di San Donate very
wealthy Russian lady. with whom he
has been living in Paris.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-13
JEALOUS OF QUEEN DRAGA.
Women Had Something to Do With
the Tragedy.


London, June 12--Herbert Vivian,
the well known traveller and author OF
a book on Servia, writes:
Il decline to believe this crime has
the COuntenanCe of the Servian nation.
I have conversed with ali classes and
know absolutely that the only maIcon-
tents were a few ladies who were ieal-
Gus Of Queen Draga, because they
thought themselves more suitable to
share the throne; a few officers who
thought themselves entitled to more
speedy promotion, and a few profess
siOnal politicians, who coveted Office.
When I last had the honor of an au-
dience of the king he talked to me of
the bad geographical position of the
capital. He said no other country had
a capital on its frontier. A scribe
needed only to cross it and he could
telegraph any lies he liked while the
Servian officials had 70 wait until they
were published before they could re-
flute them. It was his and Qneen
Draga's desire that Nish be made the
capital
Queen Draga's unfailing good hu-
NOR and beauty conquered all hearts.
The devotion of King Alexander to the
queen was pathetic and inspiring. Even
after the year Of married life, when
the foreign press was representing
them as sIapping each others faces,
they never seemed happy half an hour
apart.
The Servians have original ideas of
the subsection of women. In country
houses / have vainly protested when
the hOstesses stood and acted as wait
resses, while the men folk took their
ease The Servians were accordingly
shocked when the queen was treated
like a lady, and they complained that
when the king drove out in Belgrade
he would gaze at her and hold her hand
instead of taking off his hat with regal
regularity"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-13
CHURCH HAS ANNIVERSARY.
First Baptist Celebrates Twentieth
Year Of Existence.

services celebrating the twentieth an
niversary of the First Baptist church are
being held by the members in this city.
The ceremonies began last evening at
the church, corner of Second South and
Second West streets. There was a sup
per at 6 o'clock, at which music, flowers
and speeches We're conspicuous The an
nual rollcau followed, and each member
responded in person with a verse of
Scripture. A social session was the eli
max of the evenings entertainment.
Tomorrow morning ana evening spe-
ciaI services will be held in the church
and the music will be a feature. The
anniversary sermon viii be delivered by
the Rev. A. 5. NcrthrUp of Kansas City
BEGINNING with Rev. Dwight Spencer,
who organized the church in 1882, TO the
present time the church has had ten
pastors, Rev. D A. Brown being in charge
at the present time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-13
ROBBED IN MID-0CEAN
Wealthy Resident Of Los Angeles
touched Up For $50, 600
on the Germanic.

New York. June 12--RObert Neill, a
wealthy resident of Los Angeles, who
was a first cabin passenger on the
White Star liner Germanic, which ar
rived from Liverpool today, reported
10 the police on his arrival that he had
been robbed on Wednesday last. while
in mid-Ocean, of drafts and money TO
the amount Of about SIC, 900. The money
stolen was the price of a sale of an
estate ii Belfast. Mr.. Neil landed here
penniless and was unable 70 pay S126
deme nded on some gifts he was bring
ing in Detectives are investigating
At the Office Of the White Star line
it was said no report of the robbery
had been made there All the reports
from the officers of the ship had been
received, but none referred to a rob-
berry. Purser Brewer OF the Germanic
was seen later and said the robbery