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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-07-29
Poor Comfort.

Apropos o. the pretensions OF those
who might be counted as in society,
Mrs. Bloomfield Moore in her book on
Sensible Etiquette" tells the follow
ing story:
A snobbist young man and his sister
after their return home from an even
ing party were criticising the company,
quite unaware that their sensible old
uncle was lying awake in bis. chamber
and could hear every word from where
they stood in the corridor.
why, even the Grinders We're there,
and you know their father was q gro
Ger. l was never in such mixed COM
pany," said the sister.
"And we will never be again if l can
help it." answered the brother.
The uncle called out: Children, what
do you think your grandfather was?
He was bootmaker, and some people
say not very honest one either. Now
60 to bed"
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University Of
South Carolina.

Wide range of choice in Scien-
tifc, Literary, Graduate and
Professional Courses leading to
degrees of Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Science, Licentiate
Instruction, Bachelor of Laws,
Master of Arts, Civil Engineer
and Electrical Engineer.
Well equipped Laboratories,
Library of over 40, 900 volumes.
Expenses morder;lle. many
students make their own ex-
penses.
Next Session (1o4th) begins
September %. 1908.
For Announcement write to
the President: Columbia: S. c.
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OUR FIRST PATENT.

Granted at Boston In 1913 and Was
Called a Monopoly.
To the general court Of Massachu-
sets belongs the honor Of granting
the first American patent. This was
in 1s4S and was then designated as a
monopoly. It was confined to the re-
gion. controlled by Massachusetts,, and
the one issue apparently included all
the invention Of the inventor connect
ed with engines that depended upon
water Eor their motive power. The
limit OF the monopoly was fourteen
years, and the court not only retained
power to forbid expectation, but to
prevent exorbitant charges upon the
public Tor their use. The patent was
issued in this form:
EtJenkes Monopolye.-At a general
Courte at Boston the 9Th Of the 9th
Mo 1643. The cor't consid'inge ye ne
cessity of raising such manufactures
of engins Of mills to so by water for
speedy dispatch Of much worke with
few hands, and being sufficiently In
formed Of ye ability Of ye petition to
peforne such workes grant his peti-
ton (yet no Othr per sen shall set up
or use any such new invention, or
trade for fourteen yeares without ye
license Of him the said Joseph Jenkes)
so farr as concernes any such new In
rention, & so it shall be alwayes in ye
powr Of this cote to restrain ye ex-
portation Of such manufactures & ye
prizes Of them to moderation if occa-
sion so require"
This inventor, Joseph Jenkes, or
jerks, as it would now be spelled,
came from Hammersmith, England,
settled in Lynn in 1G43 and died in
1929, aged eighty-one. BE was a
blacksmith and machinist, made the
dies for the coming Of the "Pine
Tree" money and built the first fire
engine in this country, altogether a
man Of great inventive genius and the
ancestor Of large number Of descend
ants. One of his sons removed to
Rhode Island, whsre he built several
mills
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CIGARETTES AND TEA.
A Part of the Routine Of Every Russian
Business House.

Business House.
'rTou forget" observed, that Rus
sia IS the original home and habitat Of
the cigarette" says the Odessa CORE
spondent of the London Standard
1.-THE little paper tube of tobacco was,
50 to say, national institution among
the Russians, gentle and simple, long
before it was seen between rhe lips Of
the Englishman and Erenchman"
Ny friend, q British merchant, on
his first visit to Russia, was being in
troduced to 4 local banking house. AS
the cashier momentarily laid aside his
cigarette in convenient ash tray to
attend to US my visitor looked amazed
ly around the spacious room. where
here and there among the staff Of Six
ty clerks he saw the curling blue
smoke of many cigarettes. The CASH
ier profered his cigarette case.
"Well, do you know" said my
friend, lit is not by any means our
notion Of business, and yet somehow
it looks homely and agreeable, and
none Of these fellows appears to be
lazing or Sinking"
Then came i further surprise for
my companion. 4 neatly dressed
waitress emerging from some lower
region was passing behind the chief
counter bearing a large tray on which
were some ten or twelve glasses Of
tea, with the usual small dish Of
sliced lemon and silver fork. The tea
was first distributed to the senior
clerks in the various departments, and
the waitress returned for further sup
plies for the rest Of the staff.
"Also a Russian institution" smll-
ingly queried the London merchant
Exactly" replied, "and the tea is
Of the finest quality"
From the bank we drove to the
postofice and telegraph station. In
these places it is forbidden to the pub
lie to smoke, but behind the counters
in every department the cigarette and
tea were just as much in evidence as
they were at the bank. The tea is al
ways supplied by the establishment,
whatever it may be. The cigarettes
the officials and clerks find them
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Persian Burials.

In Persia two sticks a foot long are
placed in the coffin to prop up the
arms of the corpse when it rises from
the grave and IS being questioned by
the angel Gabriel After it has salts
fed the angel that 1t IS the body Of
true Mussulman it will receive
strength to stand alone. 4 glance from
dog is necessary to drive away the
spirit of deilement. and for this pur-
pose street cur IS brought into the
room Of death and its eyes led to the
corpse by a tempting bit Of bread laid
on the still breast.
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It Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is experience
c. NJ. Harden, of Silver City, North
Carolina, says: II find Electric Bitters
does all that's claimed for it. For Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidney troubles it can't
be beat I have tried it and find it a
most excellent medicine" Mr. Harden
is right; it's the best of all medicines
also for weakness, lame back and all
run down conditions. Best too for chills
and malaria. Sold under guarantee
at The Arant Drug Store. SOC.
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A PARIS CAFE.
The Winning Ways OF Smooth and
Willy Exsortionist.

The Winning Ways Of Smooth and
Willy Exsortionist.
At Paillard's and the Cafe de Ia
Paix, which latter is now owned by
Ledoyer. who began life as bottle
washer and is today worth 100000
francs, you will be fairly certain Of a
carte with the prices affixed. but at the
Cafe de Paris, unless you are known,
you will meet the carte with no price
stated. which means that you will be
charged whatever the maitre dhoteI
thinks you are able or willing to pay.
It may be that you will suggest that
the usual carte would be greater
compliment to your common sense, but
if you do that you are q brave man.
The towards may console themselves
with the reflection that in the eyes
Of the management they are either
princes, rich Americans or fools. I
have seen half hundred princes, q
few rich Americans and great many
fools. for unless one is born to the pur-
pie the maitre d'hotel Of such a place
as the Cafe de Paris is apt to tower
above one, a greater man than Saul Of
Tarsus. I recall the incident Of an
American who did object. not to the
carte, but to the bill as rendered, and
what do you think happened to him?
'.If monsieur pleases," suavely said
the maitre d'hotel, "it will afford US
the greatest pleasure to extend to mon
sieur the hospitality Of the house. in
which case monsieur will Of course pay
nothing, but unless monsieur wishes to
accept we must ask him to pay the full
amount Of the bill as rendered. We
cannot permit that our tariff should be
questioned"
Oh, there are ways!-"Famous Cafes
and Restaurants Abroad" by Aubrey
Lanston, in Bohemian Magazine.
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ShreWd Advice.

The virtues cc q keen business man
are often negative rather than posi-
tive 1t is said that great broker
once told his son that only two things
were necessary to make great fnan-
cier.
"And what are those, papa:" the son
asked.
Honesty and sagaclty."
But what do you consider the mark
Of honesty to be-"
Always to keep your word"
"And the mark Of sagacity"
"Never to give your word"
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A ReveIati

1t is a revelation to people. the sew
erecases of lung trouble that have been
cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t not
only stops the cough but heals and
strengthens the lungs. L NJ. Ruggles,
Reasnor, Iowa, writes: 'The doctors
said had consumption. and | got no
better until | took Fn:ry'S Honey and
Tar. 1t stopped the hemorrhageS and
pain in my lungs and the" ~" nos u
sound as a bullet" w i. .;."",i X Co.
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actful.

4 musical conductor was trying the
voice Of young woman who wished
to secure place in an opera troupe.
The manager was standing by The
candidate was frail and timid. She
finished her song with an air Of dis
treSS.
'How is it," asked the manager un-
tremendously.
The conductor caught the pleading
eyes Of the girl, but he had his duty to
perform. He struck three notes on the
piano and left the rest to the manager.
The three notes We're 3 4 D.
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RcstlessncsS,

Mere restlessness is not matter for
which physicians are often consulted.
It is on the face Of It an unimportant
malady, but when 1t exists in sufficient
intensity to form the subject Of COM
plant and to induce the sufferer to-
seek advice It is usually found to be
the superficial indication Of q grave
underlying condition.-Hospital.
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THE MANNING TIMES, MANNING S. c., JULY 29, 1908.

There is one preparation known to-
day that VIII promptly help the stom-
ache. This is Kodol. Kodol digests
all classes Of food, and it does it thor
oughly. so that the use OF kodol for a
time will without doubt help anyone
who has stomach disorders or stomach
trouble. Take Kodol today and con-
tinue it for the short time that is neces-
sary to give you complete relief. Kodoi
is sold by W. E. Brown & Co.
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The Literary Sweatshop.

Fair Visitor-Why, had no idea that
novels were written in this way. Fore
man Of Six Best Seller Factory-Oh,
yes! At these machines they punch in
tie plots, across the room they stitch
in the description, the dialogue is put
in by hand, and the whole then goes
to the finishing room, where it is sawed
into chapters.-Puck.
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PoIyqiot Surely.

Hewitt-Does your wife know more
than one language? Jewett-She Ger
tainly does. She reads French novels
in the original, talks in her sleep in
English. discharges the servant in Ger
man and converses with our youngest
in baby taik.-Exchange
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-07-29
The Remedy That Does.

DIR. Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail to perform. says Mrs.
+. L. Pierson, of Auburn Centre, Pa.
1T is curing me OF throat and lung
trouble OF long standing, that other
treatments relieved only temporarily.
New Discovery is doing me so much
good that feel confident its continued
use for reasonable length OF time will
restore me TO perfect health This re-
nowned cough and cold remedy and
throat and lung healer is SOLD at Araut's
Drug Store. SOC. and 81. Trial bottle
free
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Beneficial Exercise.

care you taking any exercise for
your health?" asked the wolf of the
fox.
''Oh, yes, responded the latter, "and
I am improving rapidly! I am taking
part in an amateur country club fox
hunt."-Baltimore American.
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War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavorlng TO check
the ravages Of consumption, the white
plague" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs and colds perfectly and
you are in no danger of consumption.
Do not risk your health by taking some
unknown preparation when Foley's
Honey and Tar is safe and certain in
results. W. E. Brown & Co.
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A Great Change.

First Gentleman (entering the apart
ment Of second gentleman)-About a
year ago you challenged me to fight
duel. Second Gentleman (sternly)-I
did, sir. First Gentleman-And told
you that had just got married and l
did not care to risk my life at any
hazard. Second Gentleman (haughtily)
i remember, sir. First Gentleman
(bitterly)-Well, my feelings have
changed. Any time you want to fight
let me know.-Human Life.
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Delay in commencing treatment for a
slight irregularity that could bave
been cured quickly by Foley's Kidney
Remedy may result il serious kidney
disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy builds
up the worn out tissues and strengthens
these organs. Commence taking it to-
day. W. E. Brown & Co.
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Chi!l< Fever and Malaria sufferers can now
obtain Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form.
Regulates the liver. kidneys and bladder. re-
lieveS biliouSneSS. sick headache constipation.
fatigue and weakness. It's tonic effect on the
entire system is felt with the first dose. PieaS.
ant 70 take. Clears up tho complexion quickly.
Sl.C0 bottle contains = l-2 times the quantity OF
the SOC. size. Soldby the Manning Pharmacy.
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Not at His Best.

81 was surprised" said the Rev. MI.
Goodman sternly. ''to see you playing
golf last Sabbath, should think you'd
do better
ooh" replied Hardman, 'I usually
do. I was in wretched form last Sun
Philadelphia Press.
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Sign Of Precoc;ty.

First Magazine Editor-I believe my
youngster IS cut out for an editor.
Second Editor-Why so? First Editor
Everything be gets his hands. on he
runs and throws into the Wastebas-
ket.-Lippincotts Magazine.
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Rev. |. ". Williams Testifies.

Rev. l. w. Williams, Huntington
w Va, testifes af follows: This is to
certify that used toley's Kidney Rem
edy for nervous exhaustion and kidney
trouble, and am free to say that Foley's
kidney Remedy will do al that you
claim for it," W. T. Brown & Co.
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Chance Of Heart.

Parson PrimrosAWhy do you think
1t was out of place for your father to
say grace? Freddie-Because it was
only a few minutes afterward that he
was swearing over having to carve
the turkey.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Il Sounded Ridht.

Teacher-Who can complete this SEN
tence, "He went from bad to- VII
fred (who has been abroad with his
parents) - -Baden-Baden.- New York
Press.
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Pleasant.

Mistress-Now. remember, Bridget
the Joneses are coming for dinner.
Cook-Leave it to me-. mum. I'll do me
worst. They'll never trouble ye8
again illustrated Bits.
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ahor Sax;nu Daxiees.

DO you know, Sara, that man does
not have to do as much work now as
he did ten years agoe'
"Yes, sab; know 1t, sab. Why, rs
been married nearly eight years, sah".
-Yonl1ers Statesman.
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kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts gently upon the bowels and there
by drives the cold out of the system and
at the same time it allays Inflammation
and stops Irritation. Children like II.
Sold by ". E. Brown 4 Co.
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There are people who only seem to
take pride in telling the truth when
they know it is going to hurt some
body's feellngs.-New Orleans Times
Democrat
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She Knew.

Applicant-No, ma'am; couldn't
work in q house where there were chill.
dren. Mrs. kaephouse-But we adTer'
tised for a girl who understood chill.
dren. Applicant do understand 'em,
ma'am. That's why I won't VOTE
where they are-lilustcated Bits.
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A Sit of Tact,

"Do you say you paid compliment
to that nideous and spiteful baroness?
1 didn't think you could be so insin-
cere."
~ merely told her that her face was
as beautiful as her heart. ."-Fliegende
Blatter.
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It IS called strong drink because it
can throw any man who tackles it
Dallas News.
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And Expensive.

Surely she must have some favorite
fower:"
No; l don't think so. Anything
will please her-that is, anything that's
out Of season. City Journal
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Thy purpose firm Is equal to the
deed.-Young.
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No two persons are ever more conf
dental and cordial than when they are
censuring chid-Jean Paul RichteS.
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The blue il the heavens is larger
than the CONDITIONING.
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TITS EASY TO WRITE

check than counting the actual cash.
And check receipt for money as we'll
THE BANK OF MANNING
Won an account write checks and
Remember
doesn't thcsam thing
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Dear Sjrs-Tour medicine is thinning last IL
this country It has effected some remarkable
cures. I do not know that it has failed in one
instance where it has been fairly tried.
Very truly yours,
REV. 7. H. ALLEN.
Lexington, Ky.
Dr.. BiosserS Catarrh Remedy is for sale by
IL r.. Roger. Manning. =. c. a months treat
ment tor 800 4 free sample for the asking.
\ postal card will bring 1t by mail
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500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be plea
sed to learn that these it at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages. and that il
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the on
Iy positive cure now known to the me-
deal fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
stitutional disease. requires a constitu.
tionol treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. acting directly upon
the blood aud mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton of the disease. aud giving the IA.
tient strength by building up the consti
tuition and assisting nature in ding It's
work. The prOprietOrs have so much
faith IN its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
hat it fails to cure.
send for testimonials free.
j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.
Sc'd by ali Druggists.
sss Halls Family Pills for const patton
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The effect of Printers Ink aud
well displayed advertisement,
with some bargains offered by the
merchant, was we'll illustrated
Monday and Tuesday at the stores
of L. j. Gardemal and X. Schwartz
K Co. These stores were crowded
with people from the beginning
until the closing of their bargains,
and made very large sales. 1t is
not necessary to make any sacri-
fee of goods, but good advertis-
ing, mentioning goods aud prices
are always inducements that will
attract the buyers. Let the buyer
know that you are after his trade
and are anxious to have it, and Ire
will quicker 90 to the place that
advertises for trade that the store
that is apparently Indifferent.
Those who advertise the best get
the biggest trade.
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Seats Now On Sale
Prices Is, so and 75c
Matinee Sunday, at
2.30 p. m.
Constitutional Amendments.

The people of Louisiana in the
coming State election, to be held
April %, 1908, will vote Oh the
following constitutional amend
ments
l. Consolidating the seven tax
collectors into one, fixing his sa-
larry at $1,000, and making all fees
payable into the treasury of the
State.
2. Authorizing the legislature
to initiate legislation for the ben
cit of the railroad commission.
Under the existing article of the
constitution the legislature is pow
erless to act except upon the re-
commentator of the commission.
3. Subjecting transportation
lines to fine for disobeying an Or
der of the railroad commission,
requiring them to enter the courts
to suspend it; penalizing them at
the rate of from $40 to $50 from
date of the operation of the order
it the judgment is against them,
aud giving the commission juris-
diction over the service of the
telegraph and telephone compa-
MES.
4. Prohibiting federal, foreign
and nonresident companies from
doing business in Louisiana when
they sue in the federal courts or
transfer suits from the State TO the
federal courts.
8. Fixing the salary of the Sc
cretary of state at $4,000 a year,
and prohibiting him from accept
ing fees or perquisites of any kind.
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B. Fixing the salary of the Sc
cretary of state at $4,000 a year,
and prohibiting him from accept
ing fees or perquisites of any kind.