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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
FROM OTHER PENS
PEOPLE ARE READING.

There are doubtless reasons peculiar
to the present presidential campaign
for the apathy that prevails especially
in the eastern and middle states, but
there is also evidence that the popular
demand for oratory, professions and
fireworks in political contests is declin-
ing The tendency to form opinions by
reading rather than listening is in
creasing as civilization advances. A
few centuries ago only very small mi
nority of the people could read; hence
communication of ideas was chiefly
through the ear rather than the eye. 1t
requires an orator of considerable pow
er to draw a large audience. no matter
how important the message which he
brings. Some clergymen regard 1t as
mark of moral decline that attendance
at church has declined in proportion to
the population but attendance at lee
lures and similar methods of instruc-
ton, including political addresses, has
also diminished as compared with what
it was a half century ago. The man
who obtains his information by read
ing can sit quietly at home, smoke or
indulge himself in other ways; which
the decorum of the audience room as d
rule forbids.-Fitchburg (Mass.) Senti-
mel.
GERMAN EMPLOYMENT BUREAUS.
over in Germany the free employ
ment bureaus are under the control OF
the municipalities They have there
added to their duties the task of get
ting the man out of work transporta-
ton to his new job, and this seems to
be the secret of their remarkable sue
cess. This is done by agreement with
the railroads. The transportation COM
panies take those sent out by the en-
ployment bureaus at fourth class rate
"a fraction of cent mlle-so that
the farmer who wants little extra
help for a few days, or a manufacturer
in an adjoining city with an order to be
filled quickly, can be supplied with the
needed help in short order.
The result is that labor In Germany
is mobile. 1t flows naturally to where
1t is most needed, and the expense is
so slight that it is worth an unem-
ployed mans while to take job out
side of his own city, even II 1t is to last
only day or two. When the exigency
which created a demand for his labor
has passed he naturally gravitates
back to his own bailiwick at the same
rate for transportation that took him
away.-Detroit News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
A SATURDAY. SERMON.

Render therefore unto Caesar the thing.
which are Caesars: and unto God the
things that are Gods. st. Matthew xxi 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

Uf der McAdoo uf Chapan wanted to
scare hiss supchects oudt uf der no.
ton uf var, he choosed der right sys-
dem, all right. Dot American fleet
hat any punking Halloween lantern
skinned a block es a scarer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

some fried lopsters und Neufastchel
chees, und den came home to Topeka
on Quinton car. Alberdt Patting vas
der conductor, und used pardt uf my
ammunition to shoodt craps NIT him
SELDOM beck-bar in Moo Orleenss, und
vinned NIT two straight horses,
chacks oop. Und pefore my wife
could wake me py kicking me, I hat
moofed der house on a veel-barrows
to a fine blaze on Bernacca Islandt, in
der Bay uf Honey-doorus.
Herefrom, Looie, you can see ad a
glance, der golden tegst, vich iss:
''Vot's der Yoos?"
But, on der side, Looie, a cerdain
stiff vot iss dreaming dot he can
beadt a honesd man fer a coundy Of
flee, will wake oop aboudt negst Toos-
tay night.
Hoping dis will find you der same,
Looie, remaineseffer, HANS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

ing ad der church." ge-specially uf
she ISIS framing to presendt you NIT
someding you hat peen trying to for
gotten. vet. 81 et- "-a
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
A Ee!icitous Aside.

A senator, describing a campaign
wherein he had outgeneraled rival,
said:
.'When it became plain that victory
was mine, when my opponents face
began to grow darker and more for
bidding, smiled to myself. I could
have muttered to myself some such
felicitous aside as that which came
from the small boy who was being
spanked In the course Of his spank
ing the boys mother paused to say in
sincere tones:
's'To2my, this hurts me far more
than It does YOU
"And thereupon in his odd, face
downward position the boy winked
and muttere6 to himself:
"I was afraid that hard board 7 put
in the seat Of my trousers might IN
iure her delicate hand"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
A SERIOUS LAUGH.

The Penalty OF Mirth at an Ancient
Church Celebration.
There was q church celebration Of
rather exciting nature many years ago
in Lynn, Mass. The occurrences mark
ing the dedication of the Old Tunne!
Meeting house in 1852 are recorded
By an eyewitness and quoted in Oba-
dian Oldpath's Lin" After the form
al ceremony Of dedication feast was
held.
Ye dinner was in ye create barne CT
Mr.. Hood While we We're at table q
rooster few to ye beam over our heads.
Mr.. Richardson, ye Newbury minis
ter, in a very loud voise and stately
mien proclaimed that tho ye house was
a noble temple it yet was but fit cas-
ket for ye godly jewel Of Lin. Where
upon most lusty crow was set up by
ye old cock on ye beam, and he tapped
his wings. sending ye dust down on to
ye table.
Ye companie hurled apples at ye mis-
behaving fowle, but, not being Of good
aim, did not hit, ard With whirring
noise it few TO ye ground as if IN dis
gust.
Mr.. Gerrish was in merrie mood.
Not having his thots about him, he en-
deavored ye dangerous performance Of
gaping and laughing at ye same time.
In doing 50 be set his jaws open IN
such wise that it was beyond his
power to bring them back again- His
agonie was very create, and his Joyful
laugh was soon turned 10 grievous
groaring.
We did our utmost to stay the an.
guiSh Of Mr. Gerrish, but could make
out but little till NJ. Rogers, who
knoweth something Of anatomie, did
bid ye sufferer to sit down on ye floor
and, taking his head between his legs,
turning ye face upward as much as
possible, gave powerful blow and
sudden press, which brought ye jaws
again into working order. But Mr..
Gerrish did not cape nor laugh much
more, neither did he talk much for
that matter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

$4,000 paid by DR.. Shoop for any re-
cent case of Grippe or acute Cold that
that q 25 cents box OF Preventics will
not break. How is this for an offer?
The Doctors supreme confidence in
these little Caddy Cold Cure Tablets
Prevents-iS certainly complete. It's
a $780, against 25 ceots-pretty big
odds. And PreventicS, remember, con-
tain no quiniae, no laxative. nothing
harsh nor sickening. Pneumonia would
never appear ii early colds were al
ways broken. Safe and sure for feverish
children. Is Preventics 25c. W. E..
Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
SCOTSMEN In kits.
That Is One Sight You Will Not Sec
In Edinburgh.

writer Of the London Tatler has
been in Edinburgh and reports as fol-
lows: There is one thing that always
disappolntS the visitor to Edinburgh,
and that is ! complete absence Of kits,
OF. rather. the absence OF ScotSmen Id
kits. Ii You meet I man wearing
kilt in the streets OF the Queen City OF
the Forth ii will be :; grave mistake to
suppose that he is the laird OF Cor
muck or some other equally famous
highland chieflain He is nothing OF
the sort. AS Il matter OF fact, his name
is Hodskins, and he is employed dur
ing eleven months OF the year licking
up envelopes for Il firm on the shady
side OF I.othbuly avenue. London, l.. q.
Another mistake which strangers are
apt TO make lies i'll suppoSinG that the
good people OF Scotland talk Scotch.
shall never forget ny surprise on the
occasion Of my first visit to Edinburgh.
when policeman 1t the corner OF
Frederic street to whom l remarked
pleasantly that it was Draw, brent
nicht the nicht whateffer, told ME to
push off and stop asking him conun.
drums. ScotSmen do not rs 4 rule tall:
at all. They possess the gift Of silence
to q really remarkable degree. I know
sillie named Donald, who lives III
PerJhSnire. in whose society l have
sometimes spent whole days stalking
the elusive stag without his ever
vouchSating Il single remark Of am
kind. | demonstrated with him once,
pointing out that such silence as his
almost amounted to tacitunlty. lie
promised to try and cultivate certain
measure Of garrulity. and after we had
walked across the heather for i've
hours. during which time could see
that his brain was working feveriShly,
he suddenly turned to me and eXclaim-
ed, "Yon'S fearfu' earthquake they
had in jamaica" after which striking
effort he relapScd once more into his
habitual ATTITUDE OF respectful silence.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
a knoeker That Meant Life.

So cruel were some Of the punish
ments meted out to criminals IN Eng
land centuries ago that it was small
wonder the poor wretches claimed the
right of sanctuary" If they reached
q church or some other privileged place
the law could not touch them. \ curl
Gus relic in connection with this Gus
tom exists today in the form or the
quaint knocker on the door of Durham
cathedral The applicant having ham,
mered at the portal, one of !he priests
inside would inspect him through The
eyes Of the cop.scr mask above the
knoclker ard after due parley VOID
admit the frightened criminal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
Got 1t Overheard.

Once while in q foreign port Admiral
Dewey ordered the heaviest hosting
tackle in the ship to be got out Of the
hold without delay Nobody knew
what it was for, as there was nothing
Just at that time, either heavy OF
light, to be taken on board or sent
ashore. After two hours hard work
the tackle was in place, and Dewey
then ordered that large chew Of
tobacco which had been thrown under
one of the guns be hoisted overheard
and dumped into the sea.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

Ii you would like to iool some wise
Coffee Critic. who knows fine coffee on
taste and flavor, quietly make for him
a batch of DR.. Shoop's Health Coffee
and serve it piping hot. 1t deceived
Mrs. Shoop, and will believe deceive
any one. And there is not I; grain of
real coffee in it. Health Coffee is made
from pure toasted grains. malt. nuts.
etc. Made in a minute-no 20 10 80
minutes tedious boiling. l2 pounds,
25c. Manning Grocery Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
THEY GAVE THE BALLS.
And the People Danced to Pay TIC
Debts OF Louis XIV.

Debts OF Louis XIV.
In 1712 Louis NiV. favored the
opera, then established in the first
sale Of the Palais Royal (there have
been two). with !; special mansion for
the better accommodation Of its ao-
ministration. archives and rehearsalS.
This hotel is situated in the Rue
Nicaise. The building was generally
designated under the name Of MaGa-
sia. whence the term Files Gu Masa-
sin mot de magasinl, which was applied
not only TO the female choriSters and
superS but to the female dancers them
selves. It so happened that the king
forgot to Pay his architects and work
men In order to satisfy them the
Cheyalier de RoUillon conceived the
idea Of giving balls IN the opera
house, for which idea he received an.
annual pension Of 5000 francs. He
was paid, but the kings debtors were
not, for, although the letters patent
We're granted somewhere about the
beginning Of 1113, not . single ball
had been given when the most mag
nifcent Of the Bourbon sovereigns de-
scended to his grave.
One day shortly after his death
d'Argenson, the then lieutenant Of
police, was talking to Louis nephew.
Philippe d'Orleans. the regent. Mon
stsnore." he said. there are people who
go about yelling that his majesty OF
blessed memory was L bankrupt and
4 thief. III have them arrested and
have them flung into some deep under
ground dungeon You don't know
what you are talking about was the
answer. '-ThoSe people must be paid,
and then they'll cease to below"
But how, luonsignore? Lets give
the balls that were projected by Bouil-
lon" So said, so done, and the people
danced to pay Louis NIV.'s debts, as.
according to Shadwell, people drank
to fill Charles lis Golfers:
The kings most faithful subjects we
In s service are not dull
We drink TO show our loyalty
And make his Golfers full
London Saturday Review.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
q Z,i,, Rain Charm.

The Zulus employ q rain charm which
is very remarkable considering their
usual ferceness and cruelty. They
catch q bird, and after the tribal Wiz
ard has consecrated it and made 1t
seheaven bird they throw it into a
pool Of water. In spite of their oEn
indifference to the sufferings Of AMI
mails they believe that the sky, which
they conceive to be a personality, will
be full Of woe at the death Of the bird
and drop sympathetic tribute IL show
erS Of rain.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

IA; HERE.AS, John H. Timmons made
FEsuit to me. to grant him letters OF ad-
ministration of the estate and effects
of Martha L. Timmons.
These are therefore TO cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors OF Che said Martha +.
Timmons. deceased. that they be and
appear before me. in the Courtof Pro
bate TO be held 1T Manning on the 2Oth
dav OF February. next after publication
hereof. at II O'Clock in the forenoon.
TO show cause. if any they have. why
the said administration should not he
granted.
Given under my hand. this 18th day
of January. Nd. 1908.
[sEAL. JAMES NJ. WINDHAM:
Judge OF Prob.te.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
Following Instructions.

Here, my poor man said 4 kind old
lady, ''here IS 4 shilling for you. Now
don't go and spend it in vile drink
Thank You. ma'am," answered the
tramp heartily. I'll not suppose
you was a-referring to the wretched
stuff they as at the Dun Cow, mum: ::
j, but II so to the Black Bull. They
keep the right sort there."'-London
Spectator.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

Kodol is today the best known and
most reliable remedy for all disorders
OF the stomach, such as dyspepsia, heart.
burn, sour stomach and belchlng OF
gas. Ko6ol contains the same juices
found in a healthy stomach. kodol IS
pleasant to take 1t is guaranteed to
give relief and is sold here by W. t.
Brown 4 Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

By James NJ. Windham, Esq, Judge
of Probate.
WHEREAS, Abraham Benbow made
w suit to me, to grant him Letters
Of Administrator Of the estate and
effects of Bacchus Benbow.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
moniSh all aud singular the kindred
and creditors of the said BacchuS
Benbow, deceased. that they be aod
appear before me,in the Court of Pro
bate, to be held at Manning, S. c.. on
the 18th day of March next, after
publication thereof, at II O'Clock IN
the forenoon, to show cause, il any
they have, why the said adluinistra-
tion should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this End
day of March, 4. D. 1908.
JAMES NJ W1NDHAM,
rSEAL. JHdge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
Active Enough.

Physician (refectivelv)-H'm. The
case is one, l think. that will weld to
a mild stimulant. Let me see your
tongue. madam. # you please. Hus-
band Of Patient hastilv)-Doctor. her
tongue doesn't need any stimulating
PearSon's Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

First Deaf Mute-If you objected to
his kissing you. why didn't you cali
for help? Second Deaf Mute-l
couldn't. He was holding both my
hands.-Harper's Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
or Sale i.

Struthers s. Wells Engines and
Boilers, new and secondhand. Ser
geant Rack and Cable feed Saw
Mills. Queen Of the South Grlst
Mills. The famous Slower Gasoline
Engines, carload in stock Of all sizes.
And full line of rebuilt machinery,
including Engines, Boilers, Saw and
Shingle Mills of all sizes and makes.
Correspondswith US and save yonr-
self money. We make a speciality
Of trading new and rebuilt second,
hand machinery.
The Sumter iron w orks,
Sumter. S. G..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11

Patience IS the strongest Of strong
drinks, fog it kills the giant despair
JerrOl0.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Clarendon County.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Copy Summons for Relief.
Complaint Served.
Marion Noise, Plaintiff
against

Arthur Billups. Defendant.
To The Defendants Above Nam ed
You are hereby summoned and re-
ouired to answer the complaint in this
action, of which copy is herewith
served upon you, and to serve a copy OF
your answer to the said complaint on
the Subscribers at their office, .12O-l22
North Main Street, in the City OF Sum
ter, S. c., within twenty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day Of
service: and if you fail TO answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid,
the plaintiffs in this action will apply
to the Court for the relief demanded in
the complaint.
Dated February 22nd, a. D.. 1905.
LEE & NOISE,
Plaintiffs attorneys.
TO The Defendant, Arthur Billups,
Take Notlce, That the Summons and
Complaint in the above styled Action
were fled in the Office of the Clerk OF
Court on the oath day of February. 1908
LEE & NOISE.
Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.

3v James N. Windham. Esq, Probate
Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
FlOridau-CuDa
During these cold months via
COAST LINE

life living Superb
every advantage possible for pleasant
Pamphlets
nearest Agent WHITE, Passenger
W. CRAIG, Passenger Traffic Manager Wilmington, N.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-03-11
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.

By James NJ. Windham, Esq, Judge
of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
FLY TO PIECES.
The Effect of Coffee on Highly Organ
 iEed People.

T have been a coffee user for years. and about two years age got into a very serious condition of dyspepsia and indigestion It seemed to me I would fly to pieces I was so nervous that a the least noise I was distressed, and many times could not straighten my self up because of the pain
 My physician told me I must not eat any heavy or strong food and or dered a diet. giving me some medicine I followed directions carefully but kept on using coffee and did not get any better. Last winter my husband. who was awoS on business, had Postum Food Coffee served to him in the fam fly where he boarded.
 He liked is so well that when he came home he brought some with him. We began using 1t and I found it most excellent. While I drank 1t my stom- ach never bothered me in the least. and I got over my nervous troubles. When the Postum was all gone we returned to coffee then my stomach began to hurt me as before and the nervous conditions came on again.
 That showed me exactly what was the cause of the whole trouble, so quit drinking coffee altogether and kept on using POstum. The old troubles left again and have never had any trouble since" There's a Reason:' Read
 The Road to Wellville." in pkEs.
 Ever read the above IetterR A new one appears from time tO time. They are Een1lne, true, and full of human interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24

heard from the firm with reference to the badges before writing them.
 Their voluntary acknowledgement that the workmanship Is not satisfactory is very encouraging. inasmuch as it shows that they wish to turn out good work. They have the reputation of being skillful workmen. The wisest thing to do is to let them work upon the badges until the conditions of the contract are fulfilled. I have notified the firm that I shall soon have the con- tract published in full in our column. This coming publicity of Itself natur- ally makes them more eager to give us first-class work. since anything less than that would injure their house. owing to the widespread interest in the badge.
 suspect that the large order for 50. 900 campaign pins that they received about the time our order was given was the cause of the delay and that the pins sent to Washington were hur- riedly finished up in the effort to get them to the Alabama Daughters who attended Congress.
 Florence King Draper
 Chairman Badge Committee.
 Oxford Ala, May 20. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24

rditor-Afiss Anne M Williams. Stat' Historian, 636 South Perry Stree' Montgomery. Ala
 eRemember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ash thy father and he will show thee they elders and they will teach thee ~-&<oses.
 sEaNrnova not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have set"-Soloinon'
 State Directory. Regent--Mrs. Aurora Pryor Ac- C&Ilan Athens.
 #ice-Regent-Mrs Rhett GOods. Mo- $ecretary-Mrs. William Harvey. Ne" Decatur.
 Ireasurer--Mrs. J. c. Street. Opel Dmcial Reader--Mrs. H. D. Barr &iistorian-Miss Anne Marks. Will EhapiainIMrs. Cha Ellen Peter-Bryce Agent American Monthly-Mrs. J. M Wyly. Montgomery.
 Chapter Directory.
 General Sumter-Birmingha Re- Eent. Mrs. J. V. Allen.
 Peter rney-Montgomery; Regent Andrew Jackson-Talladega. Regent Affs. A. G. Storey.
 Light Horse Harry Lee--Auburni GartRa Wayies Jefferson--opelika Regent. Mrs. W. B. Watkins.
 John Wade Keyes-Athens; Regent nffs. William J: Hagan.
 Tuscaloosa-Tuscaloo Regent Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce.
 Lewis-Eufaula; Regent: Miss Mary Mobiie-Mobile; Regent. Mrs. Joseph Stepheiss-New Decatur: Regent 1Efs. Osceola Kyle.
 Frederlck william Gray--Annis0ni &rancis Marlon--Montgomery Re- gent. Mrs. Halls Janney.
 Bienville-Anniston: Regent. Mrs Katharine steel-oxford; Regent. Mrs James R. Draper. ~ ~-, NCherokee-Selma: Regent, Miss Nell CoIbert-Tuscumbia; Regent. Mrs.
 Standing Committees
 Continental Hall Committees-Chatr- man, Mrs. Ellen Peter-Brycs. Tusea- American Monthly Magazine-Chair- man. Mrs. J. M. Wyly. Montgomery. Legislative Aid and Patriotic Incen. tfnes to observation-disclosures. Mrs. Charley c. Thach, Auburn.
 Proper Observance of National An uxporsaries and Alabama Day-Chair man, Mrs. Walter Robinson, Anniston. state society GeneaIogy ana baoge-- Chairman. Mrs. James R. Draper. OK ford.
 Monumental Memorial Committee - Chairman. Mrs. L. c. Dawson. Mont R4nnery.
 Jackson Roads in Alabama-Chair- man, Mrs. A. c. Henry. Guntersville. Preservation or Natchez Trace" in Aabama--Chairman. Mrs. L. T. Pride. Brides. Historic Spots, Relics and Graves of Revolutionary Heroes and Heroines-- Chairman, Mrs. H. D. Barr, Anniston. Child Labor Legislation Chairman. Mrs- Rhett Goode, Mobile.
 Cnltivation of Fraternal Relations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
HUMOR5 IN THE BLOOD

When the blood pure and healthy the skin will be soA smooth ana fee rom all erupons disease when becomes infected with any unhealthy humor the effect shown by erupdons Pmpe oos or some definitely marked skin disorder as Eczema, Acne, Teter Psoriasis, Salt Rheum etc
 Humos get into the blood usually because of slug esp condition or those members whose duty collect carry on me waste matter and refuse of the system This unhealthy mater e 10 sour and crment and be absorbed into the blood and soon the ccuianon becomes filled with acrid irritating humo
 ne nooo men, instead Of performing duty of nourshng the skn regulating it's temperature and preserving uniform