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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
THREATENED TIE DEITY.
An lmpious Relic Of Arizona While
Under Spanish Rule.


Under Spanish Rule.
Among primitive peoples gifts are
made to the gods in the hope Of Sc
curing their favor. Quite logically,
also, when god does not respond his
worshipers cut off their gifts to him
and sometimes even desecrate his I'M
age. But it is odd to find a survival
of this notion among Christians, how
ever simple minded they may be.
4 very curious instance IS contained
in a report fled in the Smithsonian
institution at Washington. 1t tells OF
what happened in Arizona while un-
der Spanish. rule and is amusingly
naive in it's story of Row the people
of one department tried to threaten
the Deity and thereby make him give
them rain. The report says:
Considering that the Supreme Creator
has not behaved we'll in this province. as
in the whole Of last year only one shower
Of rain fell; that h this summer. not
withstanding all the professions. prayers
and praises, it has not raioed at all. and
consequently the crops Of Castanas, on
which depend-the prosperity Of the whole
department. ere entirely ruined. it is de-
creed
Article l. Z within the peCenaptory pc
riod OF eight days from the date Of this
decree rain does not fall abundantly no
one will go'to mass or say prayers.
Article II. II the drought continues
eight days more, the churches and chap
els shall be burned. and raissals. rosa1!es
and other objects Of devotion will De de-
stroyed.
Article III. If, finally. in third period
Of eight days it shall not rain. all the
priests, friars, nuns and saints. male and
female, shall be bei2eaded. And for the
present permission is given Tor the COM
mission Of all sorts Of sin IN order that
the Supreme Creator may understand with
whom ne has to deal.
Scrap Book.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
{ LAND SALE IN BOLIVIA.
Survival Of q Curious Old Ceremony
Called "Feof!naent."

Our remote ancestors did not sell
land as it is sold nowadays, the seller
merely giving to the buyer an ac-
knowlcdged deed Of the premises
to their customs. no LAND
Gtle could pass except by "transnuts'
ton of possession" and this they ac-
complished by 4 solemn ceremony
called by an old term a 'feofment-"
The seller and the buyer went on
the land together in the presence OF
witnesses, usually most OF the village
folks. The seller took q tuft Of grass
or clod of earth and handed it to
the buyer, declaring with a loud voice
his intention to transfer to him the
possession Of the land in question.
Centuries have elapsed since the
English race has sold land in this
way, and it has been supposed that
the practice had become extinct a
few years ago. however. 4 New Eng
land lawyer, returned from Bolivia.
gave the following account Of 3 land
sale within 100 miles Of La PaZ, the
Bolivian capital:
The Auerican bad climbed the An
des to a height Of 1,400 feet, accom-
panied by a native Bolivian who hao
agreed to sell some mining property.
The subprefect Of the province and 4
notary went with them. The Indians
living on the route were called out
as the party passed along, until finally
the complete company numbered about
800.
When the party reached its deStlna-
ton the prefect called the assembly
to order, declared what was to be
done. and the notary wrote it down.
The seller then tore up dirt and
grass with his hands and handed it
to the buyer, who at once began to
run wildly about the land, turn somer-
assaults and cut up ali manner OF
funny capers.
This. the notary told the party, was
to convince the native Indians that the
purchaser had actually taken legal
possession of the land, and he further
stated that the Indians and their de-
scendants would defend the newcom-
er's title against any and all intruders
until he or his heirs should see ht to
transfer the possession Of the land
to still others in a similar manner
Boston Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
A Relieious Authors Statement.

Rev. Joseph a. Fespermau, Salisbury,
n. c., who is the author OF several
books, writes: For several years I was
afflicted with kidney trouble and last
winter I was suddenly stricken with a
severe pain il my kidneys and was con-
fined to bed eight days unable to get up
without assistance. Ny urine contained
u thick white sediment and l passed
same frequently day and night. com
menced taking Foley's Kidney Remedy.
and tine pain abated and finally ceased
and my urine became normal. cheer
fully recommend Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. w. Z. Brown 4 CO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Hard and Soft.

what" asked the teacher. "does
anthracite mean?"
:That's a kind Of COAL" said little
Willie.
eyes. Anthracite coal is what we
call hard coal. So anthracite must
mean hard Now, can you tell me
what bituminous' means"
That's coal, too.' Willie replied.
'l3ut it isn't the same kind Of coal
that anthracite is, IS it? Bituminous
coal is what we commonly refer to as
soft coal. Now, Willie, let US see if
you can form a sentence containing
the words anthracite and bituminous." !"
Willie thought the matter over for a
moment and then said:
"Iere's one: This morning before
pa started downtown ma wanted So
for groceries ard things, and she tried
to get it by saying bituminous words.
but pa gave her an anthracite look,
and when be disappeared around the
corner she was weeping bituminous-
y.'"--Atlanta Constitution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
His Denomination.

A man who had been playing golf
with a clergyman heard him swear
two or three times under his breath.
Suspectins the lapse, he could not be
sure of it until one monosyllable
came out with upmistakable clearness.
After be had finished the match i
friend Of his said: II saw you play
ing just now with the Rev. Mr. Dash.
OF what denomination is hep Some
people say he is a Congregationalist.'
replied his late opponent, but should
call him a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Ec0nSnv.

Economy is always admirable. a
Cheyenne halter, though, was disgust
ed the other day with the economical
spirit Of g visitor to his shop. The
visitor. tall man with gray hair,
entered with soft felt hat. wrapped
in paper. in his hand.
How much will it COST" he said,
Ito dye this hat gray to match my
hair
about a dollar" the halter an
swered.
The tall man wrapped the hat up
again.
II won't pay it. he said. Il can
get my hair dyed to match the hat
for a quarter Household Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
A Lame Excuse.

"a French sentinel in Algeria" said
a playwright, "had for his colonel
very tall. lanky, round shouldered man.
This round shouldered colonel one
night was making quiet nspec-
ton. Passing the sentinel. he found,
to his rage and indignation. that he was
not challenged. So he returned to the
man and roared:
"'You didn't challenge me!'
".N-no. sir faltered the sentinel. sa-
luting.
"'Well. why didn't you" the colonel
demanded.
"Excuse NE, sir said the sentinel,
but thought beg your pardon. sir
I thought you was a camel.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
& Look ki.e-t

Simon hau Just paid 4 long delayed
bill at the grocerS partly in response
to many urgings and partly because he
happened to have the requisite ready
money The grocer, an old friend in
spite Of his persistence in dunning.
thanked him heartily.
"Good for you, Simon" he said gra-
ciously. "You deserve credit for pay
ing up this way"
Il know IT," replied Simon, "and
wish you'd give it to me sooner anoth-
er time.''-Youth's Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Simple Remedy For La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they Frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens the
lungs so that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and Is in
q yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
W. E. Brown Il Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
CordisI and Confidential.

Glow did you get along with Ma
mics father?''
4sFine. He said it was all right before
7 asked him. And then he asked me if
I didn't know few more likely young
fellows who would take the rest os his
girls. ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Kills Wculi-Bs Slayer.

J, \ merciiess murderer is Appendicitis
with many victims. But Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills kill it by prevention They
gently stimulate stomach. liver and
bowels, preventing that closgiag that
invites appendicitis. curing ConStipa-
ton, Biliousness, ChillS. Malaria. Head
ache and Indigestion Pc 1T DR.. w. L.
Brown < Co., and J. Z. Arant.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
A Lioht Diet.

A certain father who is fond Of put
ting his boys through natural history
examinations is often surprised by
their mental agility. He recently ask
ed them to tell him what animal is
satisfied with the least nourtshment.
'The moth" one Of them shouted
confidently. 1T eats nothing but
holes. YOUTHS Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
No SureIary.

Judge-You are charged with bur
gIary. How do you plead?
Prisoner-Not guilty. boss, an I'll
tell yo' why. In de fust place, de
chicken coop doah Want eben locked;
n de secon' place, dar wuz no burglar
alarm; in the third place. dar wuz no
bulldog. an, in de fourf place, dar was
no steel traps Now, dat amt burglary
ct all, boss; dat'S jes' simply hndin'
chickens. ar T leabe it toe yo'self.
Exchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
An Air LOVING World Wanted.

Once get a nation into inviting fresh
air instead Of barring it out. and not
only is that nation going to repel con-
sumption, but it is going to better It
self physically in such a measure as
to be practically immune from other
diseases. An all loving world IS what
the scientists are aiming at.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
a Definition.

.sWhat is the difference between pre-
ferred and common stock:
well, if rou buy the common you
lose your money right off. but if you
buy preferred there is q little longer
delay about it."-Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10

How can any person risk taking some
unknown cough remedy when Foley's
Honey and Tar costs them no more? It
is safe remedy, contains no harmful
drugs, and cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. Why experiment with
your health: Insist upon having The
genuineE'oley's Honey and Tar w. f.
Brown 4 Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
All Provided.

Mrs. <. (away from home)-John.
did you leave out anything for the cat
before YOU started? Mr.. < (svho dis
likes the beast)-Yes, left can OF
condensed :nilk on the table. with the
can opener beside it.-BostoD Tran
script.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Not So Here.

Every London man should remember
that in the ordinary way, if be has
reached s p. NJ without getting msr.
ried, be is, by merciful dispensation
of ecclesiastical law. safe for that
day at any rate-Londol Punch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Driven 70 Drink.

Artist-My next picture at the acad-
envy will be entitled Driven tc
Drink His Friend-Ah, some power.
full portrayal Of ba1ied passion. I sup
pose? Artist-Oh. no; it's a cab ap.
preaching a watering trough.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Made His Mark.

.'Well, young Dr.. Slcer has made his
mark already, hasn't he"
"Yes; did it on his first case"
'tGreat work. What did he do?'
''Vaccinated him"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Simplifed Debate.

care you going to attempt to an
swer all the charges made against
you:"
Certainly" replied Senator Sor
ghum. answering charges these days
is easy. AL you've got to do is to say,
You're another '"-Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
Bad and Good.

Miss Sue Brette- you say be
took aim and threw an egg at you?
Foote Lighte-He did
"Was it bad?"
1.-THE egg was, but the aim was not
kansas City Independent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10
The Old Moons.

Little Dot-Is there a new moon er-
cry month, mamma? Mamma-9es.
dear. Little Dot-And does God cut
the old moons up and make stars OF
them?-Chicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10

There is many a good hearted fool.
The trouble is that man doesn't do
his thinking with his heart.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10

4 Liar ends by making truth appear
Hike falSehood. od.-ShenStore
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-10

He who hesitates much will accom-
pliSh little-Von Moltke.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
TO PROBE LODGING
HOUSE CONDITIONS.

A public hearing on the proposed or
finance for the regulation of lodging
houses will be held in the city Hall
next Wednesday night. The Council
committee on public health revised the
proposed law last night, striking out
many of the clauses, yet preserving all
the regulations whose need was made
apparent to them at their recent tour
of h lodging-houses.
Senator Harry v. Osborne, who drew
the ordinance, stated that he had used
as a pattern the existing laws in New
York and Boston, Besides taking these
as his guide he a studied a number
Of objections raised by the keepers of
lo~dging-houses in those cities and had
tried to eliminate all objectionable
clauses.
City Counsel Nugent made q number
Of pertinent suggestions. which were
favorably received,
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
Tales of RekindIed Love and a
Gay Young Sutton
of 70. 4

WILKESBARRE, April 23-Michael
Smithers and his bride, Julia, kissed
and made up today. But this state
ment must not be taken too literally.
Ordinarily this happens after newly
married folks quarrel; the bride dis
solves. in bitter tears, the husband goes
out, kicks himself around the block.
returns home, throws his arms around
his wife and khispers: !.
Dearest. forget and forgive. It was
all my fault"
The Smithers' reconciliation was
made more formally. They got a law
yer to draw up articles of agreement.
The articles %recite, in sounding legal
phrase, that "the parties, on account
of divers sinister reasons, have become
estranged,' and that both parties are
conscious and hereby acknowledge that
they have contributed toward the
causation of the present quarrel" He
agrees:
To forgetsthe grim and Disagree
able past and on no occasion to
esurrect 1t.
To retake unto himself the erst-
while loving wife and treat her with
kindness and due consideration.
NThe party of the second part, Julia
Smithers, hereby agrees:
To resume the relationship of wife
to the party of the first part.
To keep house and provide tasty
meals for the family, said party of
the first part to be included In. the
word family" In short, to con-
duct herself consistent with the
position of a true and loving help
mate.
To forget the past and in no
event to refer to it.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
CHAUFFEURS HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL BALL.
Start Is Delayed by the Police
Department.

The first annual ball of the Chauf-
feurs' Club was held last night at Doel-
gers Hall, despite the fact that the
promoter of the dance had TO go and
s~traighten out matters with the police
first. 1t was held by the police that the
club would have to be Incorporated, and
accordingly President Jensen, with j.
Edward Smith, attorney for the club.
showed the police the incorporation
papers of the club.
Some of those present were Joseph
j. Gallagher, Charles Powell, Miss
X. G. Budd. ND. Winter, Peter
Jones, Miss r.. Hahn. Miss Emma
Bohme, Walter Koopnler, Frank Rog-
ers, George Smith, Miss Mary Rogers,
Edward Rogers, Miss Margaret Clark
and about It's others.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
SQUIRRELS NOW PLAY
IN MILITARY PARK,
Six Pair OF the Animals Turned
Loose.

Peanut men with stands in the
vicinity of Military Park should thrive
this year. In the next ten days the
Shade Tree Commission will have
turned loose there six pairs of gray
squirrels,
The success of the experiment with
them in Lincoln Park has been so pro-
nounced that the authorities wish to
try it in the centre of the city.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
BROTHER TAFT VISITS LODGE.

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Brother
William IT,. Taft, a member of Kill
winning Masonic Lodge, CINCINNATI,
appeared at the new Masonic Temple
in this city last night and sought adj
mission into Temple Lodge No. 80. The
distinguished visitor was vouched fol-
by Grand Master Simpson as Brother
Taft His visit TO the temple was
marked by no nusua attcption.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
PLANTS $50 IN BILLS.

FAIRFIELD. April 23.-Horatio Ma
hon, farmer, was ploughing a field yes
terday when another farmer carne along
and sbargained for one of Mahon's cows.
When the deal went through sMahon
took the 500 he received and showed the
bills between his oyeralls and trousers.
They had slipped down. to the ground,
where they were buried by the plough.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
Goat Sale Held ON Traln.

MOORESTOWN. April 2S.-Wishing to
dispose of a pet goat, Thomas Dugan, OF
Maple Shade, a commuter from here, men
toned the fact to some of his fellow pas
sengers and asked for advice. Have an
auction right here on the train" he was
advised. Henry Williams, Of Stanwick, was
high bidder, and the goat was knocked
down to him
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
DANDY MUST TOE MARK
FOR YEAR, SAYS JUDGE.

Joseph Dandy, who gives s07 Miller
street as his home, was fined $40 and
put on probation for one year in the
Third Precinct Police Court this morn
ing by Judge Simon Hahn. He was
charged with stealing a wage load of
old iron and junk to the value of SO
from the yards of Samuel Liebstein. at
New Jersey Railroad avenue and Oliver
street.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
CITY NEWS I'M BRIEF

Bloomfield Field Club presented "Ra-
zorville College" to a large audience at
the New Auditorium last night. The
farce was original and composed en-
tifely by members of the club. Among
those who took part We're f. w. Fort,
jr., A. B. Wilson, w. W Limbach, M
w. West, c. A. McMullen, c. ]. Liedtke,
Edward Stevens.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
HIS JAwBoNE JUST SLIPPED.

NEW BRUNSWICK. April ga
man with his mout wide open and ut
tering strange sounds startled pedes-
TRANS by running frantically into Leon
ard S~cheidig's cafe yesterday afternoon.
He;was John McFaul. His Jaw had be-
come dislocated Twas walking down
Albany street eating an orange when
the darned thing slipped" he said, when
pr. Frapk M. Donchue repaired s,ss
damage.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23

OCEAN CITY, April 23.-City Council has
decided to spend $500 in helping the yacht
clubs three-day tri-State regatta on July
15, 16 and II.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
STATE NEWS


GARFIELD, April pa wrecking crew
OF the Public Service Corporation was
called yesterday to release a COW wedged
between two telegraph poles. To free
the animal they had to disconnect the
wires. The cow ran between the poles
while blindfolded. A bag had been placed
over her eyes to keep her from frisking
about.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
Garven, Champion Steak Eater.

JERSEY CITY. April GA feature of
the annual beefsteak dinner of the John
Rotterdam Association last night, was
the presentation of a leather medal to
steak than any of the other diners.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23

BURLINGTON. April 23.-Bidding forty
cents. as a joke, for an old trunk put up at
auction In the home of Mrs. Edward Riggs
yesterday, and chagrined when held to his
bargain, Frederick Adams found a secret
stuffed with bank-notes and gold coins. The
contents Of the drawer amounted to $165.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
Getting Ready for Bathers.

ATLANTIC CITY, April 2S.-Mayor Stoy
has issued orders to have the lifeboats
Eoverhauled and get them in readiness for
the bathing season. The Mayor will assign
several boats to duty, along with life
guards, on May 1, when the first dippers"
take to the breakers.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
SUIT AGAINST SUMMIT.

More evidence is yet to be heard on
May 5 on the application by the heirs
'of John w. Hughes ct al, for vi order
restraining the city of Summit from
reopening a culvert under one Of the
city roads,
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23

Misses SO Shoes-Tan Russia calf but
ton; broad toes, straight last; 1i% , An
to 2; b, q and d, special. ......... a. -fV
Chiids' shoes-Tan kid lace. 81 to
IL; Z, ID and E; special Saturday 2E
price. -. LOO
Childs' Tan Shoes-Calf, button; s to
Q, ID and II; special Saturday mr.
PNNS''-'s
Misses Shoes-Colt skin and tan kid
o xiords, NJ to 2; b, G and ID, spe- ~
cial Saturday price......... 80. As<o
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
Bayonne church Calls NewsPastor.

BAYoNNE. April 2s.-The Bergen Point
Baptist Church has issued a call to the
Rev. Edgar Bruce Price, of the First Bap-
fist Church. of Phoenixville, Pa.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
The REV. f. g. collier Resigns.

WOODSTOWN. April 2.-The Rev. f. g.
Collier, who for sixteen years has been the
STATED supply of the Presbyterian Church
here, has rendered his resignation.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
GAS ImperiIs Mother and Boy.

WOODBURY., April 23.-The, wife and
3-year-old son of former Freehblder Will
lam Fl. Barnaby, overcome by escaping
gas, were said to be out of danger today.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23
Elk. 10 observe Mothers pay.

ATLANTIC CITY, April 23.-Atlantic
City Eiks have taken up the movement to
celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sum
day In May, when they will wear white
carnations.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23

& CLAYTON. April 2S.-The Rev. A. C. Nc
Cornell, of Clayton, has accepted a call TO
the Baptist Church in Belmont, N. Y.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23

RAYONNE, April 23.-The BARRIERS Pro-
tective Association will refrain from cut
ting hair on Sundays, beginning May l..
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-23

ATLANTIC CITY. April 2s.-Members
of the City BUSINESS League opened their
tight, today for lower express rates to
Longport and other fdoWn-coast resorts
over the trolley line.