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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
ra;,e Restored to Caste.

A Fyzabad Hindoo was restored to
his caste by the following process OF
tlpuridcatio He lost caste eating
cooked food in a railway carriage, IN
which persons Of another caste were
travelling. He had to pay his own
weight first in rice, the value reaching
1s0 rupees, and then in wheat. After
being twice weighed in this way he
was made to sit on square stone
while his body was covered with ma
nure, the face only excepted. He was
then taken up by two men and thrown
into the river, and after a bath was
received by the Brahmans, fully re-
stored to caste fellowship.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Travels Of 4 Eul1Seye.

A German scientist says that II
marksman at noon on a cloudiess,
MINDLESS day sets his rife so that 1t
will cover the bullseye of a target the
gun Will in the same position the next
day, if it also happens to be cloudless
and MINDLESS, shoot "high left" "The
bullseye is apparently attracted by the
position Of the sun OF Of any other lu-
minous point" says the scientist, "and
apparently during the day follows the
course of the sun in a semicircular line
on the target
This seemingly changed position OF
an object under the changing influence
Of light cannot, he thinks, be produced
by rcfraction nor by the changing
temperature Of the air nor by chang
ing barometric pressure. The change
Of position is instantly responsive to
the sun breaking through cloud. 1t
cannot be akin to mirage, because the
shooter would then have to lower his
gun at noon instead Of elevating it as
he now does.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Has It's Teeth In It's stomach.

There is a curious snake Hydraci
yeti in South Africa that lives wholly
upon birds eggs. 1t has no teeth or
signs. of teeth in the mouth, its whole
dental array being located in the stom-
ach. Buckland says that they are not
true teeth, but that they serve all pur-
poses. They grow from the center Of
each vertebra They pass through the
walls of the stomach and are covered
with enamel, just like true teeth. This
is natures provision for breaking eggs
without running the risk Of losing the
precious contents, as would be the case
If this egg eating serpent had its teeth
In the proper place. When the egg is
safely inside, the abdominal walls con-
tract and crush it against that long
row Of vertebral teeth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Glory.

Glory is but transient dream that
gives color to a sleep bespangled with
illusions of greatness; mirage, gilt
tering, but unsubstantial, horer1ns
above the oasis in the desert Of life at
whose fountain many weary travel
er would quench his burning thirst
that he may press on to gfander
heights. 1t beckons us on to where
the broad light plays on countless
graves Of those once called great, but
now forgotten, upon whose gravestone
is chiseled the mocking phrase, sic
transit gloria mundi." How often
does the victor, spent and worn, look
around for the laurels and the peace
he has earned, only to find the bubble
bursted, the colors faded.-Roanoke
Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
TWO definitions Of g Gentleman.


TO be a gentleman 'tis to be honest,
to be gentle, to be generous, to be
brave, to be wise, and, possessed OF all
these qualities, to exercise them IN the
most graceful manner" says the great
novelist I'hackeray.
A diner in q certain hotel became so
noisy thar the proprietor directed his
removal. The waiter who successfully
accomplished this, on returning to the
room, expressed his regret at having
been obliged to put the individual out,
for. said be- with emphasis, hes
perfect gentleman" adding after a
pause, as il to explain how he arrived
at so decided a conclusion, "He give
me 'alf crown.'-Notes and Queries.
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go News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Burmese Girls.

The Burmese girl begins smoking
when she is about three years Of age.
A group Of schoolgirls in Mandalay
will sit in circle passing around the
cigarette, just as American girls would
pass round rhe bag Of caramels. 1t
isn't weedy little thing two inches
long and no thickness that the Bur-
nlese girl smokes. 1t is q whacking big
cheroot, nearly I foot long and weigh
Ing about three-quarters Of pound.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Queer British Place Names.

There are some places with curious
names in the United Kingdom, as will
be seen=on reference to the Post Office
Guide. The following places with
names significant to our readers will
be found In the issue Of this year: Hos
pital, Orphan Homes, Hydropathic,
The Ward, Bath Nursing, The Chart,
Great Chart, Cotton. Sheet. Wool,
Screen, Shelf, Pill, Glass, Swallow,
Lancing, Sound, Salt, Steel, Rum. Burn,
Gravel, Stones, Scales. Mumps, Knocks,
Great Snoring. Healing, Back, Hand,
Ham, Leggs, Eye, Tongue and Cold
backie Tongue, which last sounds like
complicated symptoms in "pidgin'
English.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Somewhat Inconsistent.

Sir Hartley Williams. a celebrated
Judge CT Australia. said he once knew
a pious lawyer who was in the habit
of praying for clients. Imagine" ex-
claimed the judge. the insult 10 the
Almighty contained in the request that
he should stir up strife among people,
fomcnt d:scord and promote litigation
lust TO serve the selfish purposes OF
this piouS solicitor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
SALARY md Wages.

Daughter Yes. / = there are two
young men who have asked me to mar
ry, and both are nice fellows.
Father-And are both in a way 10
support you?
Dauehter-I think so. Fhil tells me
he has tidy salary. and George says
he is receiving good wages.
Father-You choose George, and sou
will make no mistake, I think. At
any rate, it's safer to marry man
who has wages than one who has 9 sal
ary.-Boston Transcript.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Nine National Capitals.

How many readers could tell ofhand
the run.!;ar Of national capitals this
countvy's congress has sat in and give
the names? Not many probably. Well,
there have been nine of them-Wash-
incton: Baltimore and Annapolis, In
MARYLAND: Trenton and Princeton, in
New Jersey; Philadelphia, Lancaster
and York, in Pennsylvania, and New
York educational Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
New Scholarships.

The last General Assembly provided
for forty one scholarships, one from
each county, in the normal department
at the South Carolina College for young
men teachers. or young men intending
to teach, worth free tuition and matric-
ulacion and forty dollars, at FIVE dollars
month for eight months to assist in
paying living expenses, application
must be made by the lst July, and ap-
plicant must be over nineteen years
old.
Application blanks can be had BY
applying to President Benjamin Sloan
of the college. This is a good oppor-
tunity and we hope some young man
from Clarendon will take advantage OF
it to thoroughly prepare himself for
the teaching profession.
S. P. HoLLADAY,
Supt. Education.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
A Nonnfnt~ Tree

A species Of tree found in Oregon,
Washington, Montana and British Co
lumbia continually d1ips pure and clear
water from the ends Of its leaves and
branches. The tree Is a species Of fir.
The weeping is attributed to a re-
markable power Of condensation pecul-
lar to the leaves and bark. The tree
drips as copiously OH bright and clear
as on cloudy days.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Tcrtii1aS,

Tortillas, the Mexican substitute for
wheat bread, are made from selected
corn. The kernels are boiled soft IN
limewater and after. being, thoroughly
washed are rubbed between the hands
to remove the outer husk. They are
then ground while wet to a soft mass
with stones or a peanut butter mill,
patted into thin cakes, baked on dry
griddle and eaten while still hot.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
South AfricaI, wafeIs.

South African "wafels" vastly differ
from our wafHes merely in being made
with wine as "moistener' rather
than with milk for the principal liquid
ingredient. In South Africa when they
are going to make "wafels' they take
pound Of -four, three-quarters of 4
pound Of butter, half q pound Of sugar,
eight eggs, half pint Of wine and a
teaspoonful Of sifted cinnamon. The
butter and eggs are creamed; then they
mix in alternately cne egg and one
spoonful of -four, add the wine and
spice and bake in q waffle iron.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
WooIcatherinE.

"For ones wits to so woolgather-
ing" is an allusion 10 pitiful industry
sometimes seen in older countries. In
parts Of France, Germany and Spain
very old people are sometimes employ
ed in gathering wool from bushes in
sheep pastures where it has been pluck
ed from the fleece as the animals pass
too close to the branches.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
HtS Trinl.

"Ah, Sam, so you've been in trouble,
eh?"
'Yes, jim"
"Well, cheer up, man. Adversely tries
us and shows up our better qualities" :"
"Ah, but adversely didn't try me. 1t
was solemn old judge, and he showed
up my worst qualities.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
A Defense OF the Spanish Woman

More awful rubbish is written about
the people, especially the women, Of
Latin countries than Of almost any
thing else. Take them all, the spar
king daughters Of Andalusia, the no
bly grave women Of the CASTLES, the
enchanting Valencianas, the ruddy
checked women Of the Asturias and Of
Galicia. the robust and wholesome
Catalonians, the proud Aragonesas,
and they make up national grouping
Of women hard to surpass for charm
and yerve.-lIexican Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Son,e+5inp 7, the Filling

"Do you know you can tell q mans
disposition by his teeth?' asked the
girl who believes in signs, bumps and
palm reading.
How interesting" said her compan-
ion, who did not believe in anything.
'.Then Jack must have golden dspo-
Siti0nN
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
south Carolina Military Academy.

There are two vacancies in the State
Beneficiary Scholarships, to be awarded
on competitive examinations, for the
county of Clarendon.
Blank forms of application should be
applied for at once to Col. c. S. Gads-
den, Chairman Board of Visitors, or
the County Superintendent of Educa-
tion. These applications, FULLY
MADE OUT, must be in the hands OF
the Chairman on the 30th day OF July
in order to receive attention.
c.. S. GADSDEN.
Chairman Board Trustees.
July l, 1903.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
True phiiosopher.

'Well, sir, lightnin' sot his house
afre, 4 airthquake swallowed half his
land. an then the river riz an over.
flowed the whole business"
"Ncl!, what's he a-doin' Of now?''
..Thankin' the Lord that be kin
swim!"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Cholera Infantun.

This has long been regarded as one OF
the most fatal diseases TO when lnlan.s
are subject. Itcan be cured, however
when properly treated. All that's sY: nee
essary is to Give Chamberlain's Collc,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and cas-
tor oil as directed with each bottle, and
a cure is certain. For sale by The r.
B. Loryea Drng Store. Isaac NJ. Loryea,
prop
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Those Who Roost.

Newcome-They tell me hens never
lay eggs at night. Did you know that?
Subbubs-Oh, yes.
Newcome-Strange, isn't it?
Subbubs-Not at all. All the hens
are roosters at night, you know.-Phil-
adelplia Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
She Agreed.

Spinks-What made him so mad?
Winks-He told his wife she had no
judgment, and size just looked him over
critically from head to foot and said
she was beginning to realize it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Cordial Shakes and Others.

"When you have money" says the
Manayunk philosopher, there are men
who will shake you effusiyely by the
hand, and when it's gone they will
shake you altogether. er."-Philadelphia
Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
All Shell and No Kernel.

Charley-My friends tell me that I
have all the eccentricities of genius.
Beatrice-What pity it is, Charley,
that you have not got the genius IT.
self
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
How They Would Sound.

Mrs. Galley musingly)-Suppose I
should publish your love letters?
Mr.. Galey-Why not simply make q
public acknowledgment that you mar
ricd an idiot?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
In Il Nutshell.

Success" is spelled with seven let
tiers. OF the seven only one is found
In "fame" and one in money" but
three are found in ''happiness. New
York World.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
Ue Saw the Finish.

Little Elmer while. out walking with
his nurse saw blacksmith shoeing a
horse and upon returning home said,
Mamma, I saw the man who makes
horses today"
"Are you sure you did?'' asked nam
ma.
"Of course am," replied Elmer.
"He had one nearly finished when !
saw him. He was just mailing on its
behind feet."-Cbicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22

Connecticut is from quonne, long;
TUX, tida! river; out, at-that is, Quon-
netuckQpt, at the long tidal river.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
The Artists Aim.

Observation-Disclosures the idea Of
the work? I don't quite grasp it.
Ardst-The idea is to sell it-Chica.
NaIr.c
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
The Doctor,s Way.

Dr.. kallomell-I can cure you at
once by an operation or in about six
months by external applications and
internal remedies.
Patient-Which would you advise.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
His Own Exclusive Privilege.

~ A1AtNA4 NSeAt>' 14tAA-9S-A - ANSA - -
times day. but it isn't safe for some
one else to do it just once.-San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22

Dr.. Kallomell (making a mental cal
culation)-Well, it is immaterial. The
expense will be, about the same in
either case.-Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22

Outdoor musical performances are
not permitted in st. Petersburg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-07-22
u,r,, +o Meet Them. Though,

Miss Romantique (ecstatically) y)-1
guess in Bohemia every one is Tom,
Dick and Harry.
Painter Lott "a poor artist)-Oh, yes
and there are 4 good many bills there
too.-Indianapolis Journal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
IowAN SHOT BY BANDITS.
Dr. J. F. Turner Killed in Pueblo, Colo.
Restaurant.

Pueblo, Colo. March 16.-Because
he refused to throw up his hands, DR..
j. F. Turner, formerly of Iowa, was
shot and instantly killed by a masked
robber in one of the most fashionable
restaurants in the city last night. The
two bandits entered the front door
of the building and one went i'm
mediately to the cash register while
the other attempted to rob the guests.
Pointing gun at DR.. Turner who
hesitated in responding to his
challenge, he fired in the doctors face
causing instant death. After at
tempting to rob G. B. Bishop another
guest the bandits escaped without Sc
curing any booty. There is no clue
to the identity of the robbers.
Bishop Dies.
Later it is learned that Charles F.
Bishop, an electrician died this morn
ing from the bullet wound received
last night at the hands of a masked
robber who also shot and killed DR..
Turner
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
4 ZZ5]I,ySuHT
EXAMINATION
RIvATE PLAY is PROHIBITED.
MARY of Masdala" Cannot Be Pre-.
sented at Berlin, Says Censor.

Berlin, March 16.-The theatrical
censorship recently refused to permit
Paul Heyse's play, Mary of Magdala, "
to be produced in Berlin, whereupon
the Goethe bund, with Sudermann,
Ludwig Fulda and Professor Momm-
sen as leaders, decided to produce the
play in private before an invited audi
ence. Sudermann, however, has just
published a correspondence with thS
police president, in which the latter
forbids the private production Of the
play.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
NINE HURT IN WRECK.
Wabash Train Derailed at Elm Point,

Mo.-cause Unknown.
ST. Charles, Mo-, March 16.-The
Omaha through express on the Wa
bash was wrecked at Elm Point, five
miles west Of here yesterday and nine
people were injured. All will recover.
The injured:
Mrs. J. EFT. MCGEE of Council Bluffs.
Mrs. Ella Cox of Council Bluffs.
Mrs. j. F. Bennett of Memphis, Ten
nessee.
Mrs. w. H. Smith of Kirksville, Mo.
d. Truehoft of Des Moines.
VIM. Prickett of Mercer, Mo.
James Canantsey of st. Louis.
J. L. Holbrook of st. Louis.
w. c. Seeger of ST. Louis.
The train was behind time and run
ming at fifty-fve miles an hour when
the entire train, excepting the engine
and express car left the track. The in.
jured We're brought to st. Louis. Wa,
bash officials state that they have no
idea what caused the wreck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
Repeated Explosions En-
danger Lives of Miners.
HORROR AT CARDIFF
Explosion This Morning Said to Have
Killed Two-Three Still in Mine,
Whom it is Claimed impossible to
Rescue-PhiIIips to Investigate.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 16.-State
Secretary Ryan of the United Mine
Workers of America, received a tele-
gram this morning from Cardiff,
Livingstone county, where the mine
explosion last Thursday resulted in
the death of three men, stating that
another explosion had occurred at the
same mine last evening and that six
men were entombed. Later reports
have been received to the effect that
one man who had been rescued was
dangerously injured. Still later dis
patch stated that third explosion
had occurred at 9:45 o'clock this
morning and that two dead bodies had
been taken out. and that there were
three men still in the mine, whom it
would be impossible to rescue.
/ This morning T. j. Phillips of this
city, received a telegram from Cardiff
stating that another explosion had oc-
Cured in the mines at that place. No
details of the catastrophe were given
in the telegram. Mr.. Phillips left this
noon for Cardiff to investigate the ex-
plosions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
], g. Fisher and Companions
Saved From Death.
DRINK WAS nRUGGED
Had Received Bottle of Champagne
From Mysterious Person and Discov
ers Poison by Peculiar Look and
Smell of Liquor-Police Investigate.

New Yory, March 16-The detec-
tives in New York and sseveral mem
bers of the Chicago detective agency
have been at work attempting to dis
cover the mysterious person who sent
to John G. Fisher, well known theat.
rical manager of this city, quart bot
tie of champagne charged with enough
hydrocyanic acid and strychnine to
kill instantly one hundred men. 1t was
only by mere chance that Fisher and
three men escaped death. The bottle
was opened and the contents poured
into glasses before is was noticed that
it had a peculiar look and smell. 1t
is said that some woman figures con-
spicuously in the case.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
Residence of DR.. E. S. Snyder
is Consumed by Flames.
LOSS is $1,000 OR $4,000
Fire Discovered Early This Morning
Could Not be Controlled by Fire De-
partment-orisin of the Blaze is un-
known.

keosauqua, March 16.-(SpeciaD =.
Fire of unknown origin, discovered
about 4 o'clock this morning in the
home of DR.. E. S. Snyder, completely
destroyed the structure and its con-
tents and threatened nearby resi-
dences. Both DR.. and Mrs. Snyder
were away from home last night. 1t is
estimated that the loss will reach
$1,000 or $4,000, covered by about $4,-
600 insurance.
Neiehbor Sees Flames.
Early this morning Mrs. H. l.. Nc
Grew, wife of County Treasurer Nc
Grew, who lives several blocks from
the Snyder home, saw the flames issu-
ing from the building. Mr. McGrew
was called and Immediately gave the
alarm When discovered the flames
had gained considerable headway and
by the time the fire department had
reached the scene the house was al
most completely enveloped in flames.
Save Little Furniture.
The fire fighters were powerless to
bring the fire under control and soon
the house, together with all it's con-
tents, with the exception of a little
furniture taken from the parlor, had
been completely destroyed. 1t was
only by the most strenuous efforts of
the fire department that the residence
! of Deputy Sheriff G. E. Jamison was
saved from the flames.
Were Away From Home.
Last night both Mr. and Mrs Sny,
der were away from home. Mrs. Sny.
der had gont to Illinois on visit with
relatives and Dr.. Snyder, who was
not feeling very well, had gone to the
home of his mother for the night The
residence of Or. Snyder was one OF
1 the finest in the city
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
INJURED MINER DIES.
D. w. overstreet Caught by Falling
Slate Saturday in keb Mine.

Keb, March 18.-(Special, After
twelve hours of suffering from injuries
received from being caught by falling
slate in mine here Saturday, d. w.
Overstreet passed away early Sunday
Mr.. Overstreet was a single
man about 35 years of age. He was
a brother of Charles Overstreet of Keb
and had been employed in the mines
but short time. The funeral was held
this afternoon at Chillicothe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
KILLED BY INSANE LOVER.
Julia Toombs Falls Lifeless With
Four Bullets in Body.

Providence, r. l., March ,l6.-Miss
Julia Toombs. 2S-year-old girl, was
shot and killed by VIM. Stevens
Morse, a rejected lover, who during
the past three months has been twice
in an insane asylum Morse fired four
shots at her while she was on her way
to church and every shot took effect.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-17
HILL TO INVADE CALIFORNIA.
Two Short Routes to San francisco
From North SURVEYED.

San Francisco, March 16.-James j.
Hill, president of the Great Northern,
is planning to invade California by
way of the north, according to the
Call 1t is further stated two surveys
have been made along the California
and Oregon coasts between Portland
and San Francisco, and that those in
terested in the surveys have already
submitted to Mr.. Hill two routes by
which he can reach San Francisco.
Both routes are shorter than the Shas-
ia route of the Southern Pacific com,
pany, one by 120 miles and the other
by at least 140 miles.