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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
A WHISTLER WHlM.
The Artist Wouldn't Argue About Hi'
Birthplace or Age.

The Artist Wouldn't Argue About His
Birthplace or Age.
James McNeill Whistler had no pa
tience with those people who would in
sist upon inQuiring into two details Of
his biography in which he professed,
and profeSsed with some sincerity,
that he was not interested. These de-
tails were his age and his place Of
birth.
It was once mentioned in a Partisan
paper that Whistler was born in Balti-
more Although this was contrary to
fact, Whistler could not be induced to
correct it. The mistake was copied
over and over again, and angry patri-
OTIS from Massachusetts,, accidentally
the birthplace Of this citizen Of the
world. would write impassioned let
ters to him asking him to deny the
libel. All he could be prevailed upon
to say was, "If it pleases any one to
have me born in Baltimore, let me be
born IN Baltimore" An individual
hailing from Lowell, Mass, once apos-
trophiZed him in the generally insult
ing manner which certain people re-
gard as etiquette in addressing q man
of genius upon a first Introduction.
"Mr. Whistler" said the stranger,
'like me, you were born in Lowell,
Mass, and you are sixty-eight years
Of age and I am sixty-seven. re-
! member
The painter interrupted YEARLY and
plaintively: "My dear sir, if you like
to be born in Lowell, Mass, and you
enjoy being sixty-seven years OF age,
we'll and good. but don't want to be
sixty-eight years Of age and don't re-
member being born il Lowell, Mass"
New York Telegraph.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
His Dinner Guests.

In volume published in London,
sPiccadilly to Pail Mall" there is this
queer anecdote Of the vagaries Of so
cial life in the capital: Some years ago
an eminent parsonage accepted or sug-
gested dinner with certain million
aire, at that time comparatively IN
known. The first guest to arrive, hav-
ing explained to the butler that. being
unacquainted. with his host, he would
wait till some one else came who could
introduce him, fingered in the hall.
The second was in the same predica-
ment, as were the third, fourth, fifth
and other guests up to the ninth, who
chanced to be "the eminent parsonage
himself. Upon the dilemma being ex-
planned to him be cheerfully said: "Oh.
come along with me! I will introduce
you all. I know him."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
THE ELBE RIVER.

How the Stream Was Brought to al
Even Slope and Current.
In the beginning the Elbe, like any
other river, wandered at its will, now
spreading out among multitude of is,
lands, now narrowing into a short and
crooked turn, now widening over a
shoal. AS a proper beginning for the
correction of this sort of thing the
Prussians, in true German style, pre-
pared a map of the stream as it was
decided by simple mathematical cal
culation how wide a channel 1.50 me-
ters deep at middle water could be
with the existing flow and then upon
the map in red ink, eliminating all
sharp turns, drew in graceful curves
and long straight reaches regardless OF
the existing banks two nearly parallel
lines, indicating the banks as they
were intended to be.
The engineers began at the head OF
the stream and built out from the OLD
shore to the location Of the red line
transverse dikes, ground sills-ordi
nary contraction works. Sometimes
where they seemed to be needed they
built long parallel dikes exactly on the
new red line. Sometimes they ,Woye
hurdles and reyetment mattresses OF
willow brush, much as we do at home
and sunk them on bars between the
tips of the transverse dikes, and then
on the top Of them set up upright
sticks and wove waffle or basket
fences Of willow through them to make
pens, and into these piled sand dredg
ed from the stream, to build up the
shore. Mile by mile they advanced
dredging the river or letting it dredge
itself, leaving no ends loose to rave
out, gradually reducing the river to al
even slope and current.-Boston Tran
script.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.

By James NJ. Windham, Esq, Judge
of Probate.
,s1HEREAS, Henry N. Minis made
W suit to me to grant him Letters
of Administration of the estate and
effects of George B. Minis.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said George B:
Minis, deceased, that they be and
appear before me. in the Court OF Pro-
bate, to be held at Manning, S. c.. on
the 25th day of March next, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock IN
the forenoon, to show cause, II any
they have, wi by the said administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9Th
dav of March, A. D. 1909:
JAMES NJ. W1NDHAM,
1sEAL. Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Near Death in Big Pond.

It was thrilling experience to Mrs.
Ida Soper to face death. For years a
severe lung trouble gave me intense
suffering. she writes, land several
times nearly caused my death. All rem
edies failed and doctors said l was in
durable. Then DR.. Kings New DlscoV-
cry brough quick relief and a cure Sc
permanent that have cot been trou'
bled in twelve years" Mrs. Soper lives
in Big Pond, Pa. 1t works wonders IN
Coughs and Colds, Sore Lungs. Hemorr'
haees. LaGrippe, Asthma, Group,
Whooping Cough and all Bronchial at.
fections. SOC and 81 90. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by DR.. W. E. Brown
& Co., and 7. E. Arant.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
State Of South Carolina,
Clarendon County.

BY James NJ. Windbam, Esq, Probate
Judge.
A,HEREAS. Malachi Cantey made
w suit to me. to grant him Letters Of
Administration of the Estate and Effects
of James Cantey.
These are therefore to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said James
Cantey, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court OF Pro
bate, to be held at Manning on the
18th day OF March next, after publica,
tion thereof, at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have,
why the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day
of March, A. D. 1909.
JAMES NJ. WfNDHAM,
IsEAL. Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
The Irrid Glow Of Doom

was seen in the red face, hands and
body OF the little son OF b. NJ. Adams,
Of Henrietta, Pa. His awful plight from
eczema had. for five years, defed all
remedies and baf1led the best doctors.
who said the poisoned blood had affect
ed his lungs and nothing could save
him But" writes his mother "seEen
bottles of Electric Bitters completely
cured him. For Eruptions, Eczema,
Salt Rheuna, Sores and all Blood Disor-
ders and Rheumatism Electric Bitters
is supreme. Only SOC. Guaranteed by
DR.. w. E. Brown & Co.. and J. Z. AraDt.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Clown DOGS In Demand.

There are dogs and dogs, but not al
dogs are fitted for clown work in the
circus or dog and pony show. Clowr
dogs are a source Of great amusement
with the children, and when a pup is
found which has a keen sense OF the
ridiculous he is the one for the saw
dust ring. Sometimes pups Of no par
ticular breed are found which fill thf
bill for harlequin roles, and the circus
man is glad to get them. When hu
morous dog is small end agile he IS II
great demand. Chicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Had Them Tested.

The loss and recovery Of $500
pearl necklace recall the story Of q
similar experience which a New York
woman had after the last Old Guard
ball. She also missed her necklace
when she arrived at her home, and
the next day it was brought to her by
a woman who had shared her car.
rage on her way home. Handing the
necklace to her friend, the finder said:
$50 glad 7 found it. We always
thought they were real."-New York
Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Practical Proof.

ssYes, my son, I want you to make
yourself ambidexrous. I want you to
be able to use one hand just as skill
fully as you do the other"
'aThat's me, dad. I can Lick any boy
in my class with either hand. New
York World.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Just For q Change,

"What I want" said the theatrical
manager, 'is a genuine novelty"
Something realistic?" asked the
playwright.
eyes, but I don't want any real
pugilists or real naval disasters or real
live stock or real battles in it.
The playwright looked YEARLY
thoughtful and. after pause, In
quired:
Glow would it do to spring some
thing on the public with real actors
in it?"-London Tit-Bits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
in Training.

care you going to mingle in the
life of the capital?' asked the old
time friend
'I don't know yet" answered Mr.
Cumrox. 'Ia depends on whether
mother and the girls can teach me to
eat ice cream with a fork without
dropping any on my Sunday shirt
bosom Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Thair Good Time.

Little Elsie was very disobedient
and mother was cross and scolding
Suddenly the little one looked up and
said very sweetly, "Oh, mamma, ain'1
we having a good time"
'fEcw:" asked the mother Grossly.
"Oh, just Observation-Disclosures.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Where the Trouble Was.

"Some nis'bul sinner took an ruined
off wild de collection hat las meetln,
day." said Brother Dickey, "an' I well
knows dat eff dar wus no sich place ez
hell de good Lawd would MAKE one
. for dat sinner"
"Was there much money in the hat
"No, sub; day warn't so much ez a
brass button in it.
"Then why are you so mad about it,"
"Hit wuz my hat" he said.--Atlanta
Constitution.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
A Mechanical Aee.

"What has become Of the old fash
toned mother who sat up to see at
what hour her boys got in?'
"I presume she has been superseded
BY a time clock."-Kansas City Jour-
nal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Hats as Aids to Matrimony

"The wise woman is as careful about
the choice OF q hat as she is about the
choice Of a husband" The celebrated
author who uttered this dictum may
have exaggerated a little, but not
much. And allow me, woman, to
tell you solemn men whom I see sneer.
ing at the "Eivolity" Of my sex that
often the cleverest among you chooses
a wife for no better reason than that
the woman thus selected has herself
chosen a becoming hat!-Mme. c. De
Broutelles in Grand Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
The Dear Friends.

Vaudeville Dancer-When do you
70 on? Vaudeville Sinser-Right after
the trained cats. Vaudeville Dancer
Goodness me. Why don't the manager
try to vary the monotony OF MS acts
Cleveland Leader.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that
is nos beyond the reach OF medicine.
Cures backache and irregularities that
if neglected might result in Bright'S
disease or diabetes. W. r. Brown & Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
AIIsyinq His Fears.

The New Convict-Say, old man, I'm
likely to go stomping around my bou-
doir at all hours Of the night. I'm
sleepwalker. 1t worries me terribly
too. Guard-It needn't in this hotel,
for there isn't the slightest danger Of
your walking cut Of q window.-Puck.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
sardou,s Opinion of Women.

I have, said Sardou, the highest opln-
ion Of the fair sex. I consider women
superior to men in almost everything.
They possess the intuitiVe Faculty 10
an extraordinary degree and may al
most always be trusted to do the r1gne II
Thing in the right place. They are tull
of noi,le instincts and, though heavily
handicapped ty fate, come well out OF
every ordeal. You have but to turn TO
history to realize the truth OF "na1 !
say.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

"My three year old boy was badly
constipated, had a:high fever and was
in an awful condition. I gave him two
doses OF Foley's Orino Laxative and the
next morning the fever was gone and he
was entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive saved his life A. Wolkush, Cas-
inner, Wis. W. Z. Brown & Co..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Not Out OF Danger.

Wiggles-I hear Bjenks has been
very Ill. Is he out Of danger yet?
Waggles Well, he's convalescent, but
he won't be out Of danger until that
pretty nurse who has been taking care
of him has gone away.-Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Seeking Relief.

Darky boarding train)-l heard
bout youh wife dyin', Jim. Whar yo'
gWine now?
''I's of to join de Mormons- Hit
keeps one woman hustlin' too much
to support a heavy eatah lax me-
life
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Gave the Snap Away.

The Dominie-How is it, any young
friend, that your mother always does
the carving when you have company
to dinner? Freddie-'Cause dad al
ways saya things while he's doing it
-p11eE
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
a Niee Distinction.

Mrs. Farmer-And you say tnat the
last man you worked for was 81 Hts-
gins? Rambling Resteasy-No, naam'
said dat he wuz de last man DAT en-
| ployed me.-Chicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

improved.
GLOW do you Ike your'alarnsclock"
asked the jeweler.
'sFirst rate.''
"You didn't seemtpleased> with 1t at
first"
"No, but it's broken now.'ANt-B1ts.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Marm

'aTbe spirit Of yorc husband wishes
to speak with you, u4adan."
what does he say?"
HE says that he doesn't have 10
dress in a cold room.'-Bohenman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Crushed haain.

Mrs. Denham-Do you think that
shall be q good looking old woman
Denham-I don't know why you shouo
expect any such, radical chsEtge.-Ne"
York Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
p-aee-;hes Dr. Rlosser,s Catarrh Remedy

Dear Sirs-I first used your Catarrh Cure in
the case OF my son, who had chronic naSo. o.phar:
ynceal catarrh with great benefit to him. !
often prescribe it for other OF my patients, ano
think it is quite the finest remedy for catarrh
thar has ever been placed on the market.
Thanking you ror past favors, am,
Yours very truly,
NJ J. D. DANTZLER, NJ. D.,
Eltorec s. @.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Doomed.

Bride-Dearest. Towser has eaten the
supper cooked for you with my own
hands. Hubby-Never mind, sweet
heart I'll get you another dog:-Pitts-
burg Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

It IS as easy to draw back stone
thrown with force from the hand as
to recall word once spoken.-Menan-
Sor
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
PL0NDBly HARDWARE co.

to express thanks the liberal and grow
ing patronage they have had since beginning business
year ago. to their friends and customers
that they have now larger and complete
stock than
In the thousands of useful and necessary articles
carried in Hardware Store it is hard to call atten-
ton the most important articles in an adver-
tisement-
We have Full Line of the best Ranges, Stoves
and Heaters. Beautiful Enamel Ware We make this
speciality. Nursery RefrigeraJors. something new,
useful and attractive. Guns, Rifles and Ammunition.
All the latest fads p Base Ball Goods and Fishing
Tackle Pocket Knives Scissors, Axes, one and two
horse Pows, Cotton Planters Gpano Distributors,
Cultivators and Harrows. In fact almost everything
farmer mechanic any other calling needs in the
way of Hardware Paints, Oils Varnishes and Roof,
ings.
Agents for both the Electric Weld and Ellwood
Wire Fence No others compare to these and all
good farmers are beginning to appreciate their merit
We manufacturer the very best Tobacco Barn
Fues from the heaviest and best ron and guarantee
every set we sell.
Full Line of the best Crockery, Lamps Glass
and Table Cutlery Our prices always low as
the lowest.
PI0VlGl Hardware Company
I'm The Busy" Levi Block.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

To speak or write Nature did not
peremptorily order thee; but to work.
she did.-Carlyle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Clarendon County,

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
The Sumter Savings Bank, Plaintiff
against
P. P. Roland and D. NJ. Green, De-
fendants.o
Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A
Judgment Order Of the Court of
Common Pleas, III the above stated
action, to me directed, bearing date
February 10Th, 1909, I will sell at
public auction, to the highest bid
der for cash, at Clarendon Court
House. at Manning, in said county,
within the legal hours for judicial
sales, on Monday, the 9TH day of
April, 1909, being salesday, the fol-
lowing described real estate:
Gall that tract of land in Claren-
don County, in said State, lying on
the East side of Pudding Swamp,
containing ffty-six acres, more or
less, bounded on the North by land
of R. R. Tomlinson; East by land Of
the Estate Of Robertson; South by
land Of Green: and West by the said
swamp
ALSO,
That other parcel of land in said
County and State, containing forty
two acres, more or less, bounded on
the North by land of R. R. Tomlin-
son, East by S. C. Turbeville, and
South and West by land of.the Estate
of Robertson. Said land being more
fully represented on a plat made by
Samuel Tomlinson, dated November
18th. 1886"
Purchaser to pay for papers.
E.. B. CAMILLE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
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a common danger produces unanim-
dty.-Latin Prorerb.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
Left Handed Commitment.

"Your glasses" she said, "have made
q great difference in your appear
ance."
ssDo you think sop he asked.
eyes. You look so intelligent with
them on"-Chicago Record-Herald-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24
PUTTING IN OPEN PLUMBING:

in place Of the old enclosed plumbing
that hid the germs OF disease is what
we are called upon continually now to-
do. We will fit up your bathroom IN
the latest modern fittings in tub, wash
basin, foot tub and shower bath at;
figures that will enable you. to have
this luxury at a reasonable cost.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

Dear SirS-Eour medicine is winning 1aSt IN
this country tt has Effected some remarkable
cures. do not Know that it has failed in one
instance where it has been fairly tried.
Very truly yours,
REV. T. g.. ALLEN,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

The borrower Is servant to the lend
er.-Bible.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

DR.. Blosser's Catarrh Remedy is for sale by
II. r. Boyer, Manning, S. C.. a months treat.
ment for S1.O0 A free sample for the asking.
A postal card will bring it by mail.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

By James NJ. Windhar, Esq, Judge
of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-03-24

By James NJ. Windbam, Esq, Probate
1,,due
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-11
"Yankee Doodle Detective" Sept. IL.

THE Yankee Doodle Detective" a
play full of heart interest and dealing
with facts true to human nature, the
main incidents in connection there
with having been taken from actual
happenings, will be seen at the Opera
house Tuesday, Sept. IA. The play is
in four acts and tells the story of Jack
Dandy, The Yankee Doodle Detec-
tive" who is trying to prove the in
nocence of young and beautiful mil
lionairesS, who has been falsely ac-
cused of the murder of her own faith
err. He finds the police department are
working against him because the I'M
scrupulous inspector has been bribed
to conceal the crime The Yankee
Doodle Detective, disguised as an old
Jew helps the heiress to escape from
prison, and then starts out to find the
real murderers. Disguised as a gypsy
fortune teller at Coney Island, he gets
on the trail of the real criminals and
later lands them in prison after which
they are convicted and sent to the
electric chair. The yankee Doodle
Detective,' after proving the innocence
of the young millionairess, wins her
and makes her the Yankee Doodle De-
tective's wife. This play is under the
management Of Chas. Wuerz, with
Robert Emmett Keane in the title role.
Prices 10, 20, 80 and so cents. Seat
sale opens this morning.