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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

Open with full line of new and up
to-date Hardware, with prices which
we guarantee to meet all competition.
We ask your first order and feel conf
dent we will get your regular patron
age. Yours for business: Pinewood
Hardware Co., S. NJ. Colclough, Prop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

a%~ Advertisers Will please re-
ETSAsS member that copy for q
change of ad. MUST be IL
this ofree by Saturday Noon in order 10
insure Publication the following week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

For Sale-A nice residence, on an
improved lot, in good section CT the
town, convenient to school and
churches. apply to O. W. McRoy, Man
ming, 5. g..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

Second shipment Turnip Seed, just
received, at Arant's.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

Mr.. John P. Thames, of Manning,
has accepted position with G.. NJ.
Davis & Son, at Davis Station.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

THE TINES editor will take q couple
of DAYS at Tybee with party OF friends
the latter part of the week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

DR.. Milton Weinberg of John Hop
kins University of Baltimore IS at nome
~, hIS vacation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

On last Saturday Mr.. ]. Il. Dyson, a
hard working farmer living about four
miles West of Manning, was engaged
in picking up some shingles when g
snake bit him and from the effects OF
which he is suffering. When bitten
Mr.. Dyson had the presence OF mind to
cause the blood to flow freely by taking
his knife and splitting the flesh where
the snake DIT. Had it not been for that
in all the probability the poison would
have permeated his whole system.
The worl, OF soliciting contributions
for the Democratic campaign fund has
been taken up by Mr. Fred Lesesne,
and those wishing to give anything to-
wards defraying the campaign eXpen-
ses can do so. Mr.. Lesesne will gladly
receive the money. The Times proIerr-
ed to receive contributions few weeks
ago, to which it had no response, eX-
cept the contribution from It's editor,
buS as a personal canvas is being maze
by Mr.. Lesesne, we will ask that the
money be paid to him.
Captain D. J. Bradham was IN Man
ming last Friday, but the affidavit re-
lating to the burning of the court
house and jail by the Federal troops
April 1865, he had not the time to
make. He, however, told US he would
write out the data, which will include
other valuable information. Congress
man Legare is very much interested
about this matter, and is anxious to
get all OF the proof he can so he can
begin MS fight for an appropriation IN
the coming session Of Congress
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

The merchants are receiving large
quantities OF goods from the Northern
markets.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

Miss Augusta Applet has returned
from couple Of weeks visit to friends
in Charleston.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26

Congressman Legare is making
another effort to have daily mall re-
established IN the Sardinia section.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

for every imaginable occasion were
brought forth. There were stout Eng
lish tweeds for the heaviest weather.
two dress suits and Norfolk jackets In
corduroy The owners taste ran to
grays and browns. IL seemed. and he
whimsically ordered his raiment group
Ell by colors as he ioupged about with
q pipe ia his mouth.
You may hang those scarfs on the
string provided by my predecessor.
sergeant They Will help our color
scheme. That pale blue doesn't blend
well I'm our rainbow-pUt II In your
pocket and wear II, with my compli-
ments: and those tan shoes are not
bad FOR the Virginia mud. Drop them
here. Those gray campaign hats are
comfortable. Give the oldest 20 me
And there is a riding cloak bad for
gotten | ever owned ! gave gold for
II TO a Madrid tailor. The mountain
nights are cool. and the thing may
serve me we'll Oscar. how far is IL
down TO Storm SpringsT"
"a forced march. and you are there
I'm an hour and a half. SIR
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demsnded Armitsge.

demanded Armitsge.
TT Is not. sir. II lies to the west
But a man may come here when he Is
lonesome and look at the people and
the gentlemen's houses. At night II is
a pleasure TO see the lights. and some
times. when the wind is right there Is
music OF bands"
Poor Oscar laughed Armitage.
His mood had not often in his life
been so high.
On his flight northward from Wash
ington and southwark down the Allan
tic capes. the thought that Shirley Clai-
borne and her family must now believe
him an ignoble scoundrel had wrought
misF'vings and pain IN bis heart. but
at least he would soon be near her
even now she might be somewhere be-
low in the lovely valley. and he drew
of his hat and stared down upon what
was glOrihed and enchanted ground
let US go" he said presently.
Oscar ssluted. standing bride in
hand
"You VIII End II easier 70 walk" be
said. and. leading their horses. they re-
traced their steps for several hundred
yards along the ridge. then mounted
and proceeded slowly down again until
they came 20 a mountain road. Pres
emily a high wire fence followed at
their right, where the descent was
sharply arrested. and they came 70 a
barred wooden gate. and beside II a
small cabin. evidently designed for o
lodge.
This is the place sir" and Oscar
dismounted and threw open the gate.
The road within followed the rough
contour OF the hillside that still turned
downward until il broadened into a
wooded plateau The futter OF wings
IN the underbrush. the sCamper Of
squirrels. the mad lope OF a fox. kept
the eye busy. A deer broke out OF a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

he looked down In moment upon
pretty estate. distinguished oy its
formal garden. but with the broad
scres OF practical farm stretch
ing far out toto the valley. The lawn
terraces were green. broken only by
plots OF spring flowers The walks
were walled IN box and privet The
house. OF the pillared colonial type
crowned Il series OF terraces long
pergola. with pillars topped by red
urns. curved gradually through the
garden toward the mansion Armitag"
followed side road along the brick
partition wall and contemplated the
inner landscape. The sharp snap OF =
gardeners shears far up the slope was
the only sound that reached him. II
was q charming place. and he yielded
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70 keep It II was very dana ging evil
dence. II would argue strongly against
me in any court OF law"
"Yes; ! believe that Is true" And
she looked at the trinket with frank
interest.
But l particularly do not wish to
have 10 meet that charge In any court
or law. Miss Claiborne"
She met his gaze very steadily. and
her eyes were grave Then she asked
In much the same tone that she would
have used II they had been very old
friends and be had excused himself
for not riding that day or for not going
upon hunt or 10 the theater:
"WhyT'
Because have a pledge TO keep
and a work 10 do. and II were forced
TO defend myself from the charge OF
being the false Baron Won KisseI every
thing would be spoiled. You see. IN
acknowledgement unfortunately am
not quite without responsibilities. and
j have come down into the mountains
where ! hope not to be shot and tossed
over a precipice until have had time
TO watch certain people and certain
events for a little while. I tried 10
say as much tG Captain Claiborne. but
] saw that my story did not impress
him. And now I have said the same
thing to you
BE waited. gravely watching her. bat
In hand
And ] have stood here and listened
20 you and done exactly what Captain
Claiborne would not wish me to do un
der any circumstances" said Shirley.
you are infinitely kind and gener
oUs"-
''No I do not wish you TO think me
either OF those things-of course potr
Her conclusion was abrupt and point
ed
Then
Then I viii tell you-what bave
not told any one else-that know
very well that you are not the person
who appeared at Bar Harbor three
years age and paImed himself OF NJ
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

~ $500 "a e-'.@ 'f'' 90 WIZ &c st@te-
hazel thicket. stared at the horseuen
IN wide eyed amazement. then plunged
into the wood and disappeared.
There are deer and OF foxes a great
plenty" remarked Oscar.
He turned toward Armitage and add
ed with lowered voice:
1T IS different from our old hills and
forests-yes7 but sometimes Il have
been homesick"
But this Is not so bad. Oscar. and
some day you shall so backr'
Here" said the soldier. as they
swung out OF the wood and int the
open. lis what they call the Port or
Missing Men,
There was q broad park-lIke area
that tended downward almost imper-
cepubly 70 a deep defle. They dis
mounted and walked 20 the edge and
looked down the steep sides a little
creek flowed out OF the wood and emp
ted itself with a slivery rush into the
vale, caught It's breath below and be-
came a creek again. A slight suspen-
sion bridge dung across the dehle had
once Afforded a short cut 20 Storm
Springs. but IL was now IN disrepair.
and at either end was posted mo
Thoroughfare." Armitage stepped
upon the loose planking and felt the
frail thing vibrate under his weight.
1t Is bad place" remarked Oscar.
as the bridge cresked and swung. and
Armitage laughed aud jumped back 70
solid ground
The surface OF this harbor OF the
hills was rough with outcropping rock
In some great stress OF nature the
trees had been destroyed utterly. and
only a scant growth Of weeds and wild
flowers remained The place suggest.
ed a battle-ground for the winds. where
they might meet and struggle in Wild
combat or. more practically. II was
large enough for the evolutions OF a
squadron OF cavalry.
why the manner asked Armitage.
There were gray soldiers OF many
battles - yes - who fought the long
fight against the blue soldiers in the
valley OF Virginia, and after the war
was over some OF them would not sur
render-nO; but they marched here and
stayed a long time and kept their last
flag. and so the place was called the
Port OF Missing Men. They built that
stone wall over there beyond the patch
OF cedars and camped. And few died.
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BE dropped oUey ne rau and stroiled
O1CdU
to q temptation to explore Il he drop
ped over the wall and strolled away
through the garden. the smell OF warm
earth. moist from the days light show
ers. and the faint odor OF green things
growing. sweet ia his nostrils lie
walked 20 the far end OF the pergola.
sat down on a wooden bench and gave
himself up 70 revcrie. He had been De
nounced as M impOstor. he was on
Claiborne soil. and the situation re-
Quired thought
affairs that Shirley. walking over the
soft lawn from a neighboring estate,
came suddenly upon him.
Her head went up with surprise and
he was sure-with disdain. She stop
ped abruptly as he jumped to his feet
Il am caught-in nsgrante delictol
can only plead guilty and pray for
mercy"
They said-they said you had gone
10 MexicoG" said Shirley question
ingly.
Plague take the uewspapersi How
dare they 30 misrepresent mer' be
laughed.
Yes: read those newspaper articles
with a good deal or interest And my
brother
Yes; your orother-he Ia the best
FELLOW In the worldr
She unused. but q smile OF real mirth
now played over her face and lhghted
her eyes.
Those are generous words. Mr.. Ar
mitage- My brother warned me against
you In quite unequivocal language. He
told me about your MATCHBOX
"Oh. the cigarette caser and be held
Il up. It's really mine and I'm going
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

our mouse,
SIR" and Oscar swung himself down at
the steps OF a broad veranda. He led
the horses away to a barn beyond the
house. while Armitage surveyed the
landscape. The bungalow stood on a
rough knoll and was so placed as to
afford a splendid view Of a wide re-
gion- Armitage traversed the long YER
anda, studying the landscape and de-
lighting In the far stretching pine COW
cred barricade or hills He was arous-
ed by Oscar. who appeared carrying
the suit cases.
There shah be breakfast" said the
man.
He threw open the doors. and they
entered a wide. bare hall, with a IRE
place. into which Oscar dropped q
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ting.
nostrils showing white on the air The
far roar and whistle OF the train came
back more and more family. and when
Il had quite ceased Armitage sighed,
pushed his soft felt hat from bis face
and settled himself more firmly In his
saddle. The keen air was as stimulat-
ing as wine. and he put his horse to
the gallop and rode ahead TO shake up
hiS blood.
1T is good" said the stolid cavalry
man as Armitage wheeled again into
line with him.
Yes. II is good" repeated Armitage.
A peace descended upon him that he
had not known In many days. The
light grew as the sun rose higher. bIaz-
ing upon them like a brazen target
through deep clefts in the mountains
The morning mists retreated before
them 10 farther ridges and peaks. and
the beautiful gray-blue OF the Virginia
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

and their gra YES
are there by the
c e dars. Yes;
they had brave
hearts" and Os-
car lifted his
hat as though
he were saluting
the lost legion.
T ey turned
again 10 the road
and went for
ward at a gal
lop. until, half a
mile from the
gate, they came
upon a clearing
and a low, red
rooted ga
low
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

stood at atten-
ton I'm the mid
die OF the room.
shall we un-
pack-yesr p
1T is a capt
tai idea" said
John Armita &c.
Il was striker
for my captain
also, who had
fourteen pairs OF
boots and a bad
disposition and
his uniforms
yes7 He was
very pretty TO
look at on a
horse"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

NTE- Of geographical knowl
edge as interpreted in such literature
He could tell you without leaving his
room and probably without opening
his trunk the quickest way out Of
Tokyo OF St Petersburg or Calcutta OF
Ciuch Tight Mont. II you suddenly re-
ceived csblegram calling you TO vi
emma or Paris or Washington from one
OF those places.
such being the case. II was remark
able that he should have started for "a
point in the Virginia hills by way Of
Boston. thence 90 Norfolk by CoaStvise
steamer and on 10 Lamar by lines OF
railroad whose schedules would have
been the despair Of uuhardened travel
ers- He had expressed his trunks 81
rect and travelled with two suit cases
and an umbrella. His journey since his
boat swung out into Massachusetts,
bay had been spent ln gloomy specula-
tious. and two young women booked
for Baltimore wrongly attributed his
reticence and aloofness 10 grievous
disappointment in love.
lie had wanted time 10 think-to pom
der his affairs-to devise some way out
or HIS difficulties and 20 contrive the
defeat OF Chauvenet Moreover. his
relations 20 the Clalbornes were in an
ugly tangle. Chauvenet had dealt him
q telling blow IN a quarter where he
particularly wished 20 appear 10 nd
vantage
He jumped out OF the day coach I'm
which he had accomplished the last
stage Of his journey 60 lamar Just az
dawn and found Oscar. with two
horses. waiting.
Good morning" said Oscar. solut-
ine.
you are prompt. sergeant" And Ar
mitage shook hands with him.
As the train roared on through the
valley Armitage opened one OF the suit
cases and took oct q pair OF leather
leggings. which be strapped on. Then
Oscar tied the cases together with n
rope and hung them across his saddle
bow.
The pisce-what OF itY~ asked Armi-
tnge
There may be worse. have not
decided"
Armitsge laughed aloud
"Is II as bad as thatT"
The man was busy tightening the
saddle girths, and he answered Armi-
tage's further questions with soldier
Ike brevity.
You have been here
Two weeks. sir"
and nothing has happenedf II Is 3
good report"
1T Is good for the soul 20 stand on
mountains and look at the world. You
viii like that snimal-yes? Tie is light
er than a cavalry horse. Mine. you viii
notice. Is a tribe heavier I bough,
them at a stock farm ia another val
ley and rode them up 10 the place"
The train sent back loud echoes. A
girl In a pink sunbonnet rode up on q
mule and carried OF the mail pouch
The station agent was busy inside al
his telegraph instruments and paid q,
heed 70 the horsemen. Save for a few
huts clustered on the hillside there
were no signs OF human habltation In
sight The lights In a switch target
showed yellow against the growing
dawn
Il am quite ready. SIR" reported Os-
car. touching his hat. There is moth
Ing here buS the station. The settle
ment is farther on our way"
Then let US be OF" said Armitage.
swinging into the saddle
Oscar led the way in silence along q
narrow road that chung close to the
base OF a great pine covered hill. The
morning was sharp and the horses
stepped smartiy. the breath OF their
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they came out
into another and
broader valley,
where there were
titled farms and
a little settle
IN . mt with &
blacksmith shop
and a country
store. pOstomce
and inn Combin-
ed The store
keeper stood In
the door smok-
ing a cob pipe.
Seeing Oscar. he
went inside and
brou ghtoutsome
lnIIn-a md nnura-
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hills delighted Armitage's eyes. The
region was very wild. Here and there
from some mountaineer's cabin a light
penciling OF smoke stole upward.
They once passed a boy driving a
yoke OF steers. After several miles the
road. that had hung midway Of the
rough hill. dipped down sharply. and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22

The ideal is paper into the fire.
high. Oscar. bat shall do my best
That one iirst. please"
The contents OF the two trunks were
disposed OF DEITY by Oscar as Armi-
tage directed Ono OF the bedrooms
was utilized as q closet. and garments
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-22
ChaPterM

A CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS
HE study Of maps aud
time tables is a FAR more
profitable business than
appears. John Armitage
possessed a great store
of Ceorranhlcal knnMl
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+ EW photographs OF for
eigu scenes tackled on the
walls. a Roman blanket
hung as a tapestry over
the mantel; a portfolio
and travellers writing
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C. y
&ChapterXIBsa

TuE LADY OF TUE pEReoLA.
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letters ana new 8
papers. which he
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the
firm Of Miller & Miller has changed
hands, Curtis Miller resiringahd N.
B. Miller continuing the<business.
and all persons knowing themselves
indebted TO the firm must make
settlement with the undersigned at
once. either by cash or otherwise, or
suit viii be instituted to collect the
account. Curtis Miller.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

hrs. Madison Sharkey left last
week for Fowler, Illinois, where she
viii enjoy three months visit with
Der parents.
Chinamel, in all coIors, for floors
and furniture and all interior finish
ing is the best BY test. FOR sale by
Ramey Lumber Company.
Mrs.. Mary J. Brow left last week
for Woodside. Lewiston and Spokane
AZ which places she viii spend the
summer with friends and relatives.
On account Of the railroad meet
ing al Wilson's hall Saturday at
? 80 the meeting Of the Farmers
Union will be called at 100 p. N.
sharp.
Oven Hammond accidentIy fell at
The base ball grand stand Saturday
during the Nezperce-Cottonwood
game and broke both bones in his
lefi arm between the wrist and elbow.
Or. J L. Kelly dressed the fracture.
CARD or THANKs-We desire to
extend our heartfelt thanks to the
many kind friends and neighbors
who 50 kindly assisted US during the
recent sickness and death Of our
laughter and sister. D. w. Davis
md Family.
FOR SALR-At the Frank Fuchs
,lace two and one half miles north
rest Of N-xperce, one Mccormick
ieader with four header boxes, one
Plano header, With three header
'oxes. All in good condition. Rain
lille Brothers.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

Si.70.
II yon have lame poyse have i
examined a McLerrAn's Tree Of
charge.
Il you want 70 sell your property
Isl " Win Inc Nespefee Land
company.
Flfla Wallace returned home
eaonoAy nient from Week sVisis 20
SPosAne'
List your land noz. We viii sell
= nc nfsi oiiehl y<ansh'ny DAY. ".
T. Larson.
Ernefi B2rdreli, Of kiisville, IS
ns'e enloy,ng Z wax Win ms p1otne5
a. - Sas0veii'
a good ] horse power gasoline
engiss sos sac cheap. enquire al
me ae'Aia once
z. a. johnson vas passenger on
laesoay mosn'ng sage iof Lewis
son ano sPokane'
D. r. Richardson The Je~eler all
work On watches and clocks guam
tesa ios enc year. u
The kamey LUMBER Company
has nc largest fioS<ot windows and
doors "a Nezpefcs
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

Johnnie Wallace is expected home
from Boise Saturday.
Sre The Nssperce Land Company
Tor real estate bargains.
Buy your screen doors frem the
Ramey Lumber Company.
FOX SALK-Red Durcck Jersey
male pigs. Geo Sellmon.
Wire cus horsgs treated at Nc
Lenuan'n shoeine is6p free.
SPEcfhL-chicken dinner Sasur-
day At The Nesperce Inn.
Four-room house for rent. En-
quire al Herald Office. City water.
All kinds OF fishing tackle and
base bail goods at Anderson's phar-
macy.
WANTED IS or so cords Of 10.
inch wood. Enquire Al the Herald
Office.
Pacific Monthly. weftefner and
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-04

BFocke's Chop NIL.
Subscribe for The Herald.
O'conncF. The well driileT.
Lumber a. cost a Ramsy's.
Flshing tackle atAndeTson's.
L.arsoa. real estate. that's all.
Base ball goods Al Anderscn's.
The Nssperce Land Company
We can print your butter wrappers.
Dollar watches al the jewellery
store. n
Ailkiads Of piaeards At The Herald
ofsce.
Get your horses she'd al Nc
Lennage<
o'ceSasr. The vel drIllsr. dom,
stay eas.
Have lhoss pictures framed At
Fink Bros
.. Hooks ard Eia,fi0r the ''0ui at
Horse shosing. horse shoelng. al
McLeanaa'L
You can't miss 1t Il you pasronise
he Bon Bab/
Money 70 loan On real estate.
See P. " Mitchell.
The Nerpercc Land Company
wants ycef pfcpersy
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
AWARD GRADING DAMAGES.
Union Station Commissioners Make
Report TO Court.

A commission appointed to Rppraise
damages TO real estate resulting from
grading, IN connection with the new
Union Station. on the south side OF +
street northwest, between North Capitol
street and New Jersey avenue. in conse-
quence Of the filling IN" Of f street. re-
ported yesterday to the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia
The commission awards damages as
follows: Part Of lot 4, square 63O, at the
corner OF New Jersey avenue and Z
street. J. T. Ferry and J. f Ferry, own
ers. $1,000; lot s.. square go. B. c. Hay.
owner S225: lot 4. square 63O. s A De
Mario. owner, 5000; lots 56 TO 60 inclu-
sive square $50. A. 7. Lewis. owner. $500,
lots 20 10 % inclusive. and part Of lot 6.
at the southwest corner OF North Capitol
and z streets. w. ]. and T. X. Acker,
owners, no damages.
In the last-named case, that Of the
Acker property. the commission awarded
no damages because Il found that the
property has been greatly benefited by
the Union Station Improvements. and
that the increase In TIE value Of the
property has Offset the damages caused
by the grading.