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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
lie sMALLEsr HUMAN BRAIN.
Proof That Size Of Organ Does Not
Measure Intellect.

What is believed to be the smallest
brain ever found in a normal human
being was revealed as result Of an
autopsy performed at the New York
city morgue upon the body of Daniel
Lyons, Waterman, employed in the
Pennsylvania tunnel excavation.
Lyons became i'll suddenly while at
work, and, having had no medical at
tendance, his death came technically
under the investigation of the coroner.
Or. Philip O'Hanlon, who, with Prof.
John e. Larkin, of the College of Ply
sicians and Surgeons, made the au-
topsy, found that the brain of Lyons
weighed only "a ounces, although the
normal weight of the human cerebrum
is from AS to so ounces.
Lyons was 40 years of age, five feet
five inches in height and weighed $40
pounds, Those who had known him
for many years testified that he was
of average intelligence. The cause of
the mans death was inflammation of
the kidneys. The mans brain seemed
in every way normal except as to size.
TT is one of the most remarkable
brains ! have ever SEEN" said DR..
O'Hanlon, who has made thousands OF
autopsies, and it shows that the size
of the brain does not necessarily
measure the intellect of man. Lyons
was, from all that can learn, intelli-
gent. and capable The quality Of the
brain, and not the size of it, counts.
One of the smallest brains known to
anatomists was that of Gambetta, at
one time president of France, and a
brilliant and forceful thinker"
Comparative tables of the weights
Of human brains bear out the idea of
DR.. O'HanloS that there is little con-
nection between the weight of the
brain and the power of the intellect.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
1 Admiral Evans.

Rear admiral Robley D. Evans told
the following story apropos of justice
as administered in the American court
at Shanghai:
-Four men were in the dock" said
the admiral. when his honor mounted
to the bench. Three were Cinnamon
and the fourth sailor from my skip.
The judge said to the first Chinaman:
What is your name?'
"'Ah Ling was the response.
What was the matter with your
asked the Judge.
dunk
Thirty days, and get out of here,
sentenced his honor. Next. What's
your name?'
"'Ah Sung responded the second
Chinaman.
What was the matter WITH you?
dunk"
Thirty days, and get out Next.
What's your name?'
All Lee, replied the third China
man.
What's your troubles? asked the
Judge.
dunk
Thirty days. Next. What's your
name?
:" All, HI, give me 80 days and let
me 60, was the prompt reply of the
American sailor. Chicago Record
Herald.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
WHY He Did Not Stop.

With the opening of the new Union
station In Washington the desire to
have a similar building in Baltimore
rises in the breasts of number of the
inhabitants of the Monumental City.
One gentleman who feels very acuteIy
upon the subject was discussing the
matter the other day and told this
story to illustrate his point:
Last summer, while abroad, l met
a very pleasant Englishman, and hear
ing that he was planning visit to the
United States 1 invited him to stop of
at Baltimore and visit me If he should
happen to be passing through at any
time. The other day l met him in
New York and he told me he had just
arrived there, coming from Washing
ton.
"Why didn't you stop in Baltl
more? / asked.
"Well, l did, was the answer.
got off the train, but, Judging by the
surroundings, was afraid ! would
have to take stage into the city, and
did not feel that l had time fol
that"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
Military Prisoners.

Although living in part of New
York city, the 100 or more military
prisoners on Governors island have
many customs which make 1t seem as
though they were another land. Time
is not counted by them in mere days,
weeks and months, but in "brooms."
Many of the prisoners are short-term
men, and they are detailed to police
the grounds OF course, this means
much sweeping, and broom lasts
about month. Thus, two "brooms, "
in army lingo, means two months. No
prisoner is permitted to salute an Of
f1cer in the manner prescribed for
soldiers who behave themselves. In
stead, they fold their arms and look
straight to the front whenever they
pass those entitled to salute. "A sol
der who is prisoner is never re-
lferred to by his name; his official
number, which is stenciled upon bis
clothing is used instead.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
No More Dark Brown SUGAR.

"You have no idea," said the wife
who is also an excellent cook, chow
difficult it is to make molasses cookies
and gingerbread and brown bread sc
it will have the same flavor that II
had in the days now past And why!
Because it Is wellnight impossible to
find the good old-fashioned dark-brown
sugar. That's the secret of it. There
was time when one could get differ
ent grades Of brown sugar, that which
was least refined" being very dark
and vastly sweeter than the light
brown or &C" sugar, as it used to be
called. But those days have passed,
and l suppose that never again will
my cooking taste quite so good.
"Of course the younger people,
those who have never known the ex-
quisite flavor of molasses candy and
molasses cake made with the dark
sugar, cannot realize the difference.
Happy mortals they! AS for myself,
am constantly looking for the sugar of
my childhood, and there is not week
but l have my hopes raised by some
storekeeper telling me he has it; but
he is mistaken-it is the light brown
sugar he has, and not that which
SEEK
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
Tvuns reporter In Trouble on Ills
First Assignment.

Reporters are not born, as Some
people seem to think, but made, and
sometimes the making is a series OF
mishaps. A young man just put on
the star of q Philadelphia paper was
handed his police card and assigned
to tour OF the hospitals and police
stations of certain district. Full OF
Importance in the possession of the
much-coveted police card, the young
man fastened to a hospital Arrived
there he found side door and, not
knowing just how to proceed, he
hunted about until he spied an cleo
trio push button. He didn't stop to
read the sign over it. but gave 1t a
good shove and stood back awaiting
results. They came. In moment the
door was thrown violently open and
two men came rushing out with
stretcher, while behind them followed
two nurses and doctor The doctor
at once accosted the young man.
What Is it?" he demanded. What
do you want?" The young man drew
himself up. I'm a reporter" he said,
land want list of accidents" The
physician took the young man by the
arm and marched him over to the but
ton. He pointed to the sign, which
read: In case of accidents, push"
"Now / want to tell you" he said SOL
EMMY, IF you try that trick again
you'll be in an accident"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
How to Keep Warm in Winter.

The clothiers intend to keep women
warm If one may judge from the many
new protectors" on the underwear
counters.
Separate knit sleeves at the knit
underwear departments are among
them. Then, too, there are Shetland
vests with or without sleeves that give
maximum Of warmth with a mint
mum Of Bulk, and union suits Of the
same gauzy wool. Boomers Of satin.
mohair or sateen. some lined with al
batross, are in the same category, be-
Ing snug extras for wet or bitter
weather. These boomers for wet
weather for the woman who rs out 81
ali times ana seasons are ideal, since
they take the place Of q skirt and 1
damp hem about me feet.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22

Gyer-What's the matter, old man!
You look as mad as March hare.
Myer-Mad! I'm so mad | can hard
" see straight.
Gyer-That being the case, "a ar
wise you to visit that bottling estaat
Iishment just around the corner.
Myer--What fort
Gyer-Why, for the purpose q
boiling up your wrath.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-22
ExpensIve comm.

zinc collins are largely used In
Vienna. nv. KIM N4uslye ones
are made W gper, and cost as much
~ $4,000, while q bronze and copper
CONN recently made for q Russian
archdulte cost over $4,000
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
MIR. Kershaw in Greenville.

The Greenville News of Saturday
prints the following about the arrival
OF Rev. John Kersnaw, Jr., in that city
to take charge of St. James and St.
Andrews churches:
The Rev. John Kershaw, Jr., the new
minister in charge of St. Andrews and
St. James Church, arrived in the city
yesterday and at present is the guest OF
the Rev. Alex. r. Mitchell at Christ
church rectory. Mr.. Kershaw for the
last three years was rector of St. Math.
las church, Summerton, where he did a
GOOD work and his friends there regret
ted to give him up. He is recognized
as one of the leading young clergymen
of this diocese and the churches here
are fortunate in securing him.
Mr.. kershaw is no stranger in the
city, having spent some time here
while student at the University of the
South at Sewanee, assisting the Rev.
Mr.. Mitchell in his work at the Mis-.
sions. His many friends here extended
to him hearty welcome to the city.
Sunday morning at 1l:30 O'Clock Mr.
Kershaw will officiate and preach al St
Andrews church, and at s o'clock Sun
day night he will preach at St. James
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
An Ordinance,

An Ordinance to provide for the assess
ment and collection OF taxes in the
town of Manning, and for the assess
ment and collection of a per capita
tax in lieu of working the streets OF
said town. for the fiscal year COM
menciug the second Monday in April
1908 and ending the second Monday
in April 1909.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Al
dermen of the town of Manning and by
the authority of the same:
SECTION l. That a tax OF five mills
on every dollar Of the assessed value OF
all real and personal property lying or
being within the corporate limits OF the
town of Manning, including bonds and
stocks OF banks and other corporations,
and the gross income of Insurance Com
panies dong business in the said town,
except such property as is exempt by
law from taxation, be, and the same IS
levied, for the fiscal year commencing
the second Monday in April 1908 and
ending the second Monday in April
1909.
SEC. II. That q communication tax OF
two dollars per capita on all persons la
BILE to work on the streets OF said town
for the fiscal year above mentioned, IN
lieu of working on said streets, be, and
the same is hereby levied, which said
communication tax shall become due and
payable when other town taxes are pay
able. All able bodied male persons be-
tween the ages OF Is and 50 years, not
otherwise exempt, are liable to the said
tax. and all persons who shall be living
within the corporate limits OF the said
town. up to the close of the fiscal year
ending the second Monday in April 1909,
shall become liable to the said tax with
in thirty days after the said person or
persons shall begin living in the said
town, until the said person or persons
can show satisfactory evidence OF hav-
ing performed road duty, or duty upon
the streets of some other town or city,
or produce q receipt for the payment OF
a Communication tax in lieu thereof, COW
ering the majority part OF the fiscal year
included in this ordinance.
SEC. III. That all taxes levied under
the provisions of this Ordinance shall
become due and payable to the Clerk
of the Town of Manning between Octo-
Der 18th and November 18th, 1908.
SEC. ". That if the said taxes are
not paid on or before the said fifteenth
day of November 1908. a penalty OF 25
per cent shall be added, until the first
day of December 1908, after which last
mentioned date, the collection OF the
said taxes and penalties shall be enforc
ed by execution.
Ratified by Council this 10Th day Of
September 1908.
P. B. MOUzON,
r. c.. WELLS, Mayor.
Clerk.
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Court.

Court of Common Pleas reconyene
Friday Monday morning, Judge Z. G:
Watts presiding, and finally adjourned
last night, having disposed of more
cases than was ever done at one term
of the civil court in Clarendon County.
The following cases were disposed OF
during the week:
S. ". Gowdy against Ellen Gowdy
and others for relief. After hearing the
testimony verdict. was found in favor
of the plaintiff for the land in dispute
with no damages.
Isaac D. Hicks against J. Hamilton
Garland for recovery Of land. In this
case IsaacD. Hicks having died after the
commencement OF the action, the names
of Jesse N. Hicks and others had been
substituted as plaintiffs by order OF
Judge John S. Wilson. After hearing
the testimony verdict was given IN
favor OF the plaintiff by direction OF the
Court.
E. J. Touchberry against Northwest
err Railroad Co., for damages. Drum
mer entered by defendant and sustained
by Judge Watts
Melia or Milly Peterson against Susan
Bradley, for partitian. Verdict for de-
fendant.
W. E. Jenkinsor Co., against B. J.
Peoples, claim and delivery. Verdict
for plaiGtiff.
E. Maria Kennedy against Mary l..
Kennedy and others. for sale OF land,
recovery of rents, etc. Case Withdrawn
from jury and continued
NJ. Heiden against Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Co., for relief. Verdict
for plaintiff in sum OF sl40.S5:
E. 5. Brown against y. S. Briggs,
claim and delivery. Motion by defence
for non-suit granted, and a motion by
plaintiff for leave to amend was also
granted.
Harry A. Hodge, in his own right and
as trustee, against Charlie Cobla and
others for partition. Jury found that }
B. Harvin and Willie Hilton, defend
ants, are each entitled to one-eighth IN
terview in the land in dispute.
E. G. Stukes against Equitable Fire
Insurance Co. Verdict for plaintiff IN
sum of $500.
John Y. Darlington against H. A.
Richbours. Suit on note. Motion tc
strike out answer refused. Continued,
H. D. Ferrell against Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Co., for damages. Yer,
dict in favor Of plaintiff for Sl04.o with
S5.6I interest.
John Smith against Clarendon County
for damages. Verdict for plaintiff II
sum Of S36.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

There seems to be a disposition on
the part OF some to take advantage OF
the present low price OF cotton to keep
from paying their debts. This is wrong.
The merchant who advanced supplies
is not responsible for present condi-
tlons: were it in his power cotton would
bring double what it is today. He can
not help cotton being low, and those
whom he helped in the summer to
make their crop should remember that
he has creditors that are clamoring for
their money, and unless the man the
merchant advanced to pays, the merch-
ant canno. pay and bankruptcy results.
Pay what you can on your accounts.
It will help you and help the merchant
who furnished advances. No farmer
owing for supplies can honestly With
hold the cotton he makes from his
creditors on account of the low price.
1t is his bounden duty to turn over the
crop as fast as he can harvest it, and
take his chances with the price.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
Would Morteas.e the Farm,

A farmer on Rural Route 2. Empire,
Ca, W. a. Floyd by name, says: Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured the two worst
sores ever saw: ore on my hand and
one on my leg. 1t is worth more than
its weight in gold would not be with.
out it if I had to mortgage the farm to
get it, Only CSC, at DR.. W. E. Brown
s Co., and J. E. Arant's drug store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

The following letter has been sent to
US. and as it is OF public nature we
publish it.
Pinewood, S. c., Oct. 5, 1908.
To Hons. Green, Dingle and Scarbor-
ough and Senator Appel.
DEAR SIRs:-At the coming session
OF the Legislature would call your at
tention to the fact that our magistrate
here only receives 500 a year for his
services and good man who is compi-
tent. to hold It can not give it proper at
tention for 800. Our present magistrate
Mr.. 8. w. Deschamps has rendered his
resignation to the Governor, ana we
can't get a No. l man for 500; Try and
have magistrate salary raised here TO
5000 or $3.50. also raise for the consta-
bic. Hoping you all will give this some
consideration | BEG 10 remain
Yours Very Truly,
WAITER u. EPPERSON.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
Are Yor Only Half Alive?

People with kidney trouble are 50
weak and exhausted that they are only
half alive. Foley's Kidney Remember
makes healthy kidneys, restores lost Wit
ality, and weak, delicate people are re-
stored to health. Refuse any but toley's.
w. T. Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs an,s *
pels colds. Get the genuine in yellow
package. ". E. Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

The price OF School Books at Rhame's
Drug Store Sum1nerton, S. c., is the
same as charged by the Superintendent
of Education.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

CFor SaIe-A nice residence, on an
improved lot, in good section OF the
town, convenient to school and
churches. Apply 20 O. ". McRov, Man
ninp S c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

For Sale:-A fine opportunity for any
one desiring small farm near Man
ming. \ good house with out-bulloInes
and 20 acres of land, about i acres
cleared within half mile OF the Manning
Graded school for sale on reasonab BILE
terms. Apply to B. A. JOHNSON.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Any one wishing to purchase Real
Estate in town or county see E. y.
Hodge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Twenty-Five Souvenir Post Cards by
mail for 25c in stamps. Rhame's Drug
Store, Summerton, S. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

RIMS Little Liver Pills for bi!iiouSneSS. sick
headache. They keep you well. 25c. TrE them
Sold by The Manning Pharmacy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

have just received nice lot OF New
Home Machines, box top, hand lift and
automatic lift. Just think of a ball
bearing New Home Machine for $50,
also lot Of good secondhand machines
at low figures. Give me call before
buyine a machine, if you want to save
money. also repair and keep supply
OF attachments for ail machines. w. W.
BrailsiorG.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
Publishes All County and Town Of
ficiaI Advertisements.

a~~ Advertisers VIII please re-
ASAa member that copy for q
change OF al. MUST be n
this Office BY Saturday Noon in order TO
insure publication tee following week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

THE TINES editor is trying to work
but he finds it an uphill business, when
there is so little news of local interest,
and very little aside from national poll
tics that he can comment upon. The
present national campaign IS one OF
elimination and recrimination. The Re
publican elephant calls the Democratic
donkey a liar, and the Democratic don
key calls the Republican elephant
another, and so 1t goes.
The editor desires to express his sip-
cere thanks for the many kind lnqulr-
les. and attentions from friends during
his recent illness. One would have a
heart OF stone were he not touched by
the kindness of these friends who ear
nescly shared in the enXiety for his rap
id recovery. His illness while conhnlng
him TO his bed only about FIVE days. was
the severest he has ever had, but with
a hea.6 full OF gratitude he is again at
his post OF duty.
That fearful noise heard in and
around the Silver section last Monday
night was wild and woody bronco that
had broken loose and gotten away from
it's owner. When you want to keep q
bronco hitched, fasten chain to all
four feet then wrap the chain around
stump and lock the end to . stake
driven eight feet into the ground. then
tie two inch manila around his neck,
hold on to one end with one hand, and
have II calibre pistol in the other:
if the bronco attempts to move shoot
him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Watch the labels on your paper and
it may save you having your name cut
of.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Mr.. C. C. Broadway OF Paxyille,
brought to this Office a mammouth pear.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

On account OF a shortage in material
work on the court house is at stand
still.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Capt D. J. Bradham of Greelyyille
spent Yesterday in Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Among the visitors to this town re-
Gently was Mr.. Myer Levi, OF Ruther-
fordon, n. c.. Mr.. Levi was born and
reared in Manning, and for many Years
prominent business man in his adopt
e6 hc,ue
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

There is protracted service going
on in the Methodist church which IS
well attended.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

The newly appointed commissioners
of election, federal and state, will meet
in Manning next Saturday 10 organize
and appoint managers to conduct the
general election November 3rd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Farmers are dissatisfied with the
present prices and are hauling their
cotton home, who can blame them. The
present crop was made upon q II cent
basis, supplies were bought upon that
basis. and now when 81 is the offer 1t IS
enough to make the best Of them gag.
Amt it so.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

Some Of the telephone lines are an
noyingly low, the council should request
the company to please move its wires
so as to not knock off the hats OF those
who are forced to walk to ard from
their work
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07
Wants More Salary.

The following letter has been sent to
IS, and as it is OF a public nature we
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

The city council has levied a tax upon
real and personal property OF FIVE mills,
and d Communication tax OF two dollars.
The re-assessment OF property will IN
crease the valuations considerably, and
now with 5 mill levy on top OF the IN
creased assessment we should nave
money enough to put in some perma-
nent Improvements. 1t was an under
standing, we thought, that with
an increased assessment OF prop
erty the levy would be low
er. and that our taxes in the aggregate
would be no more, but in this 1t seems
@e, have another thought coming.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

We were told yesterday that letter
had been received here from Mr.. N. G.
Galluchat saying his health has so far
improved that he expects to return to
Manning the latter part Of this month.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

The ladies of the Paxyille Baptist
Church will serve ice cream, oysters
and barbecue st Paxville Friday even
ing the 10th inst. The public IS invit-
al
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-10-07

There will be hot supper at the
home of Mr.. H. C. Frierson next Fri
day evening for the benefit OF doing
work on the Home Branch church grave
yard.