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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
WHAT IS THE SOIL?
Extsnr Of This Precious but Limited
Surface Material.

Extsnr Of This Precious but Limited
Surface Material.
II you were asked to name the most
important Of mineral substances. You
would doubtless hesitate for i moment
aId weigh the respective merits Of
cC9l. iron and the precious metals.
Only after some consideration prob
ably would it occur to you that these
highly useful substances have irsig-
nifc;lnt value as compared with that
familiar mixture of ground up min
erals which we call the soil.
Man could make shift to live and
even in a measure to progress with
out glass or cement or metals, but his
very life depends upon the little film
Of 1riturated rock that is spread over
the surface of the globe in the form
of earth The constituents Of this are
metamorphosed into the substance OF
plants and ultimately into the tissues
Of man himself.
Properly to understand the matter,
however, it must be comprehended
that the sol! Is no important part OF
the earth's structure, except from u
strictly human standpoint. At best 1t
is only a little film Of material fra!ed
off from the jacket called the earth,s
crust. 10 4 giant Of such size that
the earth were to him what an apple
is to us the soil would be no more
than the bloom on the peach.
With his handkerchief he could wipe
of the films Of water that we call
oceans. like so much dew. and polish
off the soil rs we rub the bloom from
an apple, clear down to the rock foun-
dations, without changing appreciably
the size or the weight of his toy.
To scrape away the entire crust Of
tie earth $50 far as known to us)
would be but to remove an infinitesi-
NAL SHELL and the total bulk Of air and
oceans aggregates only per cent
Of that she'll Yet the oceans cover
three-ffths of the earth's surface and.
as measured in human terms, are some
miles in depth. How, then, Shall we.
estimate the insigni6cance Of that
little powdcring Of soil, only few
feet in thickness, that IS busted over
the remaining two-ifths of the earth's
crust.-Appletons.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
THE FLIRTING LOBBY.
Feminine Visitors to the English House
of Commons.

OF SCIslITlohSs
Women visitors to the English house
Of commons are relegated to the semi
seclusion Of. gallery provided with a
heavy iron grating. When a gentle
hum of conversation and light laughter
floats down from the ladies' gallery
members look up and see through the
interstices Of the heavy grating dell
cate tints Of soft fabrics, the bloom OF
fair cheek or the CLEAN Of bare
white arm.
Amusement and curiosity, OF course,
bring the ladies to the house OF COM
mons. but these cannot be the only
motives. The fair visitors would hard
" trouble to array themselves in such
ravishing evening toilets merely to
sit in the gallery, that i'll lighted den
where dresses are not seen to ad-
vantage.
No doubt it was with view to the
prevention OF flirting that the rule was
laid down that if i member desires 10
converse with i lady in the gallery ne
may do so for FIVE minutes only. Mem
bers, especially the young and impres-
sionable make frequent visits to the
cage. OF course it is for the purpose
of pointing out the celebrities on the
benches below.
But if in doing so he should exceed
fve minutes the gallery attendant IS
empowered to call his attention, couF
teously, but firmly, to the fact that ne
has outstaycd his limit. 1t is to De
feared that this official, in evening
dress, with Il chain and badge, often
interrupts. by his Times up, sir"
whisperings OF soft nothings IN the IA
dies gallery, or the flirting lobby" as
it has been nicknamed.-London La
dies Realm.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
Where to Find It.

Two sons Of Erin shared the same
bed rs we'll as the same bottle OF
whisky. Pat waited till he found
Mike slept. when he quietly arose ana
emptied the bottle. Soon after Nike
waking. stole out of bed and, cropping
about in the dark. was asked by his
companion:
"Phwat are yez lookin' fer, Mike"
ooh, nothin'w says Mike.
"yyen, Nike" says Pat, "ye'H fond
it over there in the corner in the DOL
tle.',-London Answers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
CATARRH CURED AT HOME
Trial Treatment Of Dr.. Blosser's Catarth
Remedy Free to Sufferers.

II YOU have catarrh Of the nose. throat, or
lungs, if YOU are constantly splitting, blowing
the nose have stopped up feeling, head noises.
deafness, asthma, bronchitis or weak lungs,
you can cure yourself Ut home by remedy so
Simple that even child can use il.
It will cost you only l postal card to get
liberal free trial package Of Dr. Blossers
wonderful remedy. 1t is sent by mail TO every
interested sufferer. Certainly no oler could De
more liberal.
The full treatment is not expensive. A pack
age containing enough to last one whole month
will be sent by mail for Sl.0O.
a postal card with your name ana aodreSs
sent to II. r. BOGER, Manning. S. c., will bring
you by return mail the free trial treatment emo
an interesting booklet, so that you can as once
begin to cure yourself privately at home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
Who Was Lying There.

The yeracious verger-1n the far cor
,a- lies william the Conker; be'ind the
orain where YOU can't see 'em, are
~ tne +ooms Of Guy Fox. Robin 'Ood and
c,,dino1 Wolsey. Now, does that
o,idebool, as / sees you ave in your
md tell YOU who is lyin' here, sir!
The skcptical Tourist-No, but can
pue<s.-L0udon Mail.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

John Riha, u prominent dealer of Vin-
ing, Ia, says: Il have been selling De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills for
about year and they give better salts
faction than any pill ever sold. There
are a dozen people here who have used
them and they give perfect satisfaction
in every case. | have used them my
self with fine results" Sold by w. r..
Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

Those who have stomach trouble, no
matter how slight, should give every
possible help to the digestive organs,
so that the food may be digested with
the least effort. This may be done b.r
taking something that contains natural
digestive properties-somethins like
Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia;
Kodol is a preparation of vegetable aclo
and contains the very same juices 1ounu
in healthy stomach. 1t dlsests "iia'
you eat. Sold by W. Z. Brown q 20.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

Don't accept cough cure that you
may De told is just as goob as kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup, because it isn't
just as good-there is quite a difference.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently upon the bowels aad clears the
whole system of coughs and colds. Il
PROMPTLY relieves Inflammation of the
throat and allays irritation. Sold by
W. E. Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
8abys Share of Blame.

odDy ) STet ~ 0'S'''~'
She had been fitted for two gowns,
the total cost of which was nearly
$500.
"Now," she said to the saleswoman,
~ want you to do me favor
Certainly" was the prompt re-
sponse.
The customer colored deeply. ..
want you to make out the bill partly
for gowns for me and partly for Daoy
dresses and baby's CLOAK"
The saleswoman was used to the
whims Of fashionable women. but this
was something she was little slow II
comprehending. The customer eS'
planned.
You see,'' she said, my husband IS
very fond Of our baby, and If he sees
that the bill Is partly for dresses for
hcr-well, be won't mind so much
EXCHANGE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
She Was Fed.

Mistress-Did you remember to feed
the cat every day during my absence?
Seryant-Every' day but one. ma'am.
Mistrcss-And didn't the poor thing
have anything to eat,all day? Servant
oh. yes, ma'am; she ate the canary
Chicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

Piles get quick and certain relief
from DR.. Shops Magic Ointment: Its
action is positive and Itching, painful,
protruding or blind piles disappearing
magic by its use. Large nickle-capped
glass jars so cents. Sold by ". K.
Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

Keep the pores open and the skin clean
when you have a cut, burn, brulse or
scratch. DeWitt's Caabolized Witch
Hazel Salve penetrates the pores and
heals quickly Sold by w: E. Brown &
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28
Penalty Of ioanino.

"What's become Of Your umbrella
81 loaned it to Tompkins."
sWhy doesn't he return it,
1.-THE owner caught him with 1t and
demanded it."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

DeWitt's Little Early Risers don't sick
en- or grippe. Small Pills. easy to take.
Sold by W. E, Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

(l) MoNDAy-he news of greatest interest The Farmers
Union Department conducted in the interest Of the great
tive order seeking the farmers economic education
al and practical problems The Farm and Farmers Department.
conducted by Colonel R. J. Redding.
(2) WEDNESDAY, The news course The r F. D. Carriers
The Chicken Column Letter of Travel giving
views of strange peoples and their homeland customs
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-28

The ss page shows splendid colored county 1nsy o.
he North and South Carolina with sn the data that can
IN ~ ,,own on tbs face Of map. It is beautifully
printed in coors OF new plates prepared especially t0s 1h'
Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
HOW TO GET A GOVERNMENT
RIFLE.

How many big game hunters who are
not rifle practiCians know that 1t is no
longer necessary TO he n member of the
militia and attend the weekly drills and
annual enCaInpment to be enabled to
practice with a government rifle? Not
many. Yet this is a fact. All that is re
Quired is for twenty or more civilians II
get together and organizea rife club, and
then affiliate with the National Rina
association, after which the adjutaut
general, whatever State the club resides
in, will sell tho club the Krag-Jorgcnson
military rifles, charging only sl49o each
for them. The Price to clubs west Of the
Mississippi Is slightly higher,
The National Rifle association. through
its secretary. Lieutenant Albert 5. Jones,
900 Broadway. New York city, will fur
nish the rules to govern tournaments
and instructions for laying out the range
and building the targets.
In this way the civilian rife practical
can not only greatly increase his chances
of getting game when he goes to the bush
in the time when the still-huntcrs ar
afoot and become of more value to his
country as man who can shoot straight
| but he also can, IL he chances to dcVclor
| unusual skill, WIN the military Champion
| ship Of the United states or he one of \
| team selected 10 represent America II
| any international match.
Rife and pistol practice arc, as a rule
| less expensive than trap-shooting with
| shotgun, because, although the ammunl
| ton costs about the same, the shotGu,
user will shoot away twice as many
rounds of ammunition in an afternoon
and his targets, once hit, cannot b,
patched up with a patch OF gummeJ
paper. Furthermore, by reloading hi
cartridges the rife or pistol shot can re
duce his ammunition bill consderabl!
The cost of reloaded gallery ammuui
ton for the Krag or for the regulation
army pistol is no more than the cost .
20 calibre ammuniton.-Sept Re
creation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
ORTIZ AR y.

The death of Mrs. Caroline A. Cam
field at her home on Williams street
late Sunday night September :, has
removed almost the last member of
the late bishop Hopkins's immediate
family the Rev. william Cypri9n Hop
kins of Toledo. Ohio, being now the
sole survivor of the bishops - chill
dren.
Mrs. Garfield was on of four sisters
and next to the Youngest child. she
was born in Burlington January 1.
1888, six years after her father came
to Vermont as the first bishop of the
diocese. Almost without break Bur
linEton has been her home, nor mar
riel life until a few years ago, hay
ing been spent in her girlhood home,
the bishops house at Rock Point, ON
September 10, 1860 she was united In
marriage at St Paul's Church. Bur
lington with the late Hon. Thoma>
Tawley Canheld. in which union were
born five children, Emily, John Henry
Hopkins, Marion, Flora and Thomas
Hawley. of whom all are living but
the oldest son
She possessed many of the qualities
of her distinguished father, zeal, en-
where attendant faults, when such eX'
list are likely to be there of excess
rather than of defect, A couscieH
tious and dcvout christian woman "n'
will bc missed by all those who have
known and esteemed that older gem
Grafton of Burlington people now rap
idly passing away Her burial VIII hs
from St Pauls Church ON Thursday
afternoon, September 10, nj 4:3(
o'clock and tine intcrment beside hen
husband at Rock Point
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
MARY ANDERSON NAVARRO.
Her Beautiful Home mt broadway
Worccstcrshire. England.

Correspondence Of the ST. Louis Globe
Democrat)
! suppose there is no rural spot in Eng
land more visited by Americans than
broadway a charming Old World village
situated at the extreme southwest corner
of Worcestershire. Its picturesque houses
seem to have more affinity with Glou-
cestershirc than with their own country,
being mostly built with the soft. yellow
Glouccstcrshirc stone which hardcns with
exposure and tones down into all sorts of
subtle and beautiful tints, besides having
a happy knack of attracting to itself a
variety of delicate lchens.
This is where Edwin A. Abbey used to
| live and where f. D. Mlct, another ia
nous American artist, lives now. The
house dates from the 18th century and
was built to be the manor ho-se OF the
Abbots of Pershore. who were very great
! men indeed. possessing vast revenues and
having seats in Parliament, for Pershore
| was a mltred abby, and seat in Parli-
amcnt was one of the privileges of its
ahbots. There is still a quaint little
medieval chapel. with a kind OF hlgio-
scope in the west wall. by means of
which those sitting in the greht hall could
| assist at mass.
Halfway up the street ere two specially
| Interesting old houses, one called the
Pror's Mansc. which, like Mllets home
once belonged to Pershore abbey. and the
other. the Lyon Arms, a magnificent
| Specimen of an ancient hostorly. plctur-
esquc without and within. and with
memories Of Charles ! and Cromwell and
all sorts OF celebrates of long ago, as
Wen as those of the present day, who
dash up to the inn in their motor cars
bringing back something Of the stir and
hustle which at one time, seemed to have
vanished with the old coaching days
But to many of us the most interesting
house In all the village is the home of
Mrs. de Navarro, Better known as Mis-
Mary Anderson. If YOU APPROACH Broad
way from the station. Court farm is al
the extreme end, so that this Engl ST
village may he said to be guarded by
two Americans. Millet at the one emo
and Mary Anderson at the other. Cour
Farm is a very old house. but it hat
been beautifully restored, and at the bach
Is one of the sweetest gardens in the
word.
Here, with her husband and two LITTLE
sons the one about 70, the other not We
two years old-thc charming actress livet
an ideal life. delighting in the leisure sh'
finds for reading and music, entertainin:
her friends and winning the alteration o
her poor neighbors. For Mary Anderson
is the good angel of the Broadway poor
and. as the saying goes. they "worsh
the ground she walks on"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
COLLECT PINE SEED.
This Is seed Year in Vermont and Will
Not Come Again for Several Years.

The Increased interest In forestry IN
Vermont and all other parts Of the coun-
try has created an active demand for
seed of the common white pine This
natures an abundant crop of seed only
once In three or four years. and when a
seed yC1r comes the crop must be har-
vested ur ono must wait another period
Of years. This year. 1907 rs a seed year
in Vermont. Requests are coming to the
forestry department of tho agricultural
oxpermcrt station at Burlington from
parties both within tho State and outside
who wish 10 purchase pine seed This
circular letter is therefore issued to tho
press Of 'hc state hoping that it may
| enCourlg" anyone who is favorably
situated 20 collect the seed. The seeds
of tho Pine are incloscd between the
scales IN the green cones. As these Gomez
| dry and urn Drown tho seeds fall out
! 70 socur. tnc seed tho green cones must
| be ratn,r.d before they open. Usually
| they beg. 70 open about September Il or
| 90. So collections Of the present crop
| must be 'dc a once These green cones
may no" 'o seen clinEing 70 the tips of
| the bra oS a or near the top of the
! older tr II Is easy to collect them
| where 'l trees are being cut down.
! More II Ivy they are gotten by climbing
! the t~c0. and with garden rake pulling
/ off I'll" mes or breaking off the young
twiCs ..a-ing the cones. These cones
may tA. he gathered into ba skets or
sacks H-i spread in layer not over
three .'.'.s deep on clean dry barn
floor or milar place under cover to
dry. 81 r~' occasionally If need he t.
insure rnre rapid drying. IF there is a
stove ir :he room the process is much
| haeten,1 A., the scales open many OF
the sc't little ont. ana a little failing
brings o. ro rest Each seed has n wing
When 9 g rubbed off and the seed,
screened nd winnowod each seed IS abou
the sizc % large kernal of wheat Eacl
hushol cones will yield pound oi
so,noWis' ''ss Of such clean seed. The
market .o of seed this year has MOI
been ans. need but It Is sure to he higl
enou- P. pay VOL for collecting
tt state nursery. which is situated
at I'll" expo ment station. will need som,
seed for fs use and distribution eacl
year. Owl,.a of waste land which CoulC
probably .. reforested ought if prac
ticablc to 'lect scod for growing thc
own seed. trees and as before state,
requests AYE been received from thos
outside of state, who wish to pur
chase Vermont seeds Any one who car
collect seoI, 'hcrefore. and wishes t.
dispose OF #. or who wishes furthe
advise IN tho tier should at once adj
dress the Vermont State Forest Nursery
Experiment : ION. Burlington. Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
LIQUOR CASES IN COURT.
Joseph PasIIa, AdOlph Norman, Fred
Keenan, and Daniel Allen Arrnigned.

The liquor which was seized from Joseph
Pasha was Monday ordered returned to
him by the city court. there not appearing
evidence sufficient to show that Pasha in
tended to dispose OF the stuff Illegally
Two strangers, who gave their names
as Adolph Norman and Fred Keenan,,
were arragned Monday in city court,
charged with intoxication. They were ar
rested in the railroad yard while asleep I'm
freight car, Each pleaded guilty in court
and was assessed s. and costs of s7y5
They will serve alternate sentences Of lC
days In Jail,
Daniel Allen, who Is not stranger in
city court, was up again Monday for
ntox,cation. He pleaded guilty and paid
n fine of SIS and costs. Upon disclosure
Allen said he procured some whiskey
frrnn a strange woman. lie said he had
seen the woman previously but did moi
know her name.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
BAIIADE OF HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Wipe vanished floors with kcrosene
Beneath the carpets papers lay;
It's well to frisco parors green
It's easy on the eyes, they say,
Though some prefer cream or gray,
Or else some quiet neutral tint.
Don't have it red or purple, pray.
That is n helpful household hint.
Grinding will mako ,'Our scissors keen;
A quilt should not be stuffed with hay
To keep your steps and porchcs clean
Sweep them or mop them once day.
Bind trouscr ends If they should fray
And brush them If they gather lint;
Soiled linen do not throw away.
That is a helpful household hint,
Some oil may help your old machine;
In serving table use tray.
Don't start fire with gasoline
II on the earth YOU wish to stay
Yes, nicely creamed potatoes may
BE eaten with asst lamb or mint.
Colors will make a bedroom gay.
That is a helpful household hint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Nr. and Mrs. Hiram Cushnan Celr
bTated In This City Monday.

Hiram Cushman and Mrs. Miranda
(GilmortJ Cushman observed the 50th
anniversary Of their marriage Mon
dav at the horc of Or. and Mrs. J.
n. Jcuue at 972 Main street An in
formal reception was held during tho
afternoon and evening. when many
out-of- town friends were present to
extend -onGratulations, Mrs. Cush-
man wore her wedding dress. Mr.. and
Mrs Cushmau were both born in
Georsia md lived in that town and, ST,
Alhaus rrarly all their lives. They
came 10 his city four years ago with
their daughter. Mrs. Jenne.
Tho home of DIR. and Mrs. JENNIE was
tostcfully decorated with golden rod
and golden glow, the color scheme be-
inc yellow Among those from out OF
the city present We're Mr.. and Mrs. j.
r. ctrauIhan, Judge and Mrs T.. 4.
Chittondrn, Mrs. ], NJ, Foss and Mrs,
II f. Bentley of st. Adams; the Rev.
u l. Ranslow of Swanton; Mr.. and
Mrs f. r. Cushman, the Rev, and Mrs.
g ward clark and Mrs. NJ. II. Ballard
Of Georgia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
PAROID
ROOFING

has been used during the past II
years on railroad buildings, mills
and factories, creamcries, farm
buildings, poultry houses, hotels,
mercantile blocks, dwelling houses
and in fact most every kind of
building.
Paroid roofing is felt, made
largely from wool, compressed be-
tween heavy cylinders and satu-
rated with a secret compound,
then coated with an elastic coat
ing.
1t is smoother and more pliable
than other roofings, ana we want
everyone interested to have a free
sample. IT is no longer an untricd
article. You can use it, feeling
confident that you have secured
real economy and have gotten
your moneys worth. W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
Dog River Valley Fair, NorthfeI,I, w.,
SeDtember II. ~. m INO-

For the above attraction, the Gem
trail Vermont Ry, will place in effect
the usual reduced fairs to Northheld,
VT, and return. Tickets will he gooa
going September 1919. return limit
September 20, 1907, See hand-bills for
fares, train schedules. etc.
219,eod, st, &wlt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
WANT TO SELL YOUR FARMs

write TO the old reliable New Eng
ia'e hing farms No agents, 10 COM
u ,i,ssinns You deal direct with your
Customers. Best plan yet; WIZ sell
men, oct full particulars. Send 10 cents
f for n 10 weeks trial .subscription to
i9 Thc Best Farm Paper" Address
m. New England Farmer, brattle-
Inv bOrO, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-12
BAK ED APPLES.

A baked apple is the most easily digest
cd of any way Of serving apples but
there are baked apples and baked apples.
For varietv's sake try peeling them be-
fore baking. Peel and core the apples
carefully fill the hollows with sugar ana
any spice preferred lay In an enameled
baking pan, pouring just enough water
to cover the bottom, then bake In mo-
cerate oven until tender and deicatelY
crispod on the surface. Sometimes bit
,.c,ro o,,tt,1c, I, .bo o,.o, ,,oo,t,,,,o.
.,i, :, 49,, 49,, .oo,,,,-., -. ,,.,.,,
water and stew gently for an hour.
strain, sweeeten slightly, add a little nut
meg, cinnamon or lemon, ana pour over
the apples. Cool in the pan in which tho
apples are baked, then serve cold with
cream.
HF!'' ."'"'" ",N'' " ""N,' "a "'''
rI1Ir<cS rO pA1il-D Apprrc
,e ,.orio,,. is tho ertca ~ nc, o,.o, y,
nal,od onn,ns hero arc , rov good elI,nqs
,no+ NAV ho ueod from Time 10 time