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DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-06-04

Tue News has had good deal to say.
of recent weeks, about receiving letters
asking for information. Some people
have thought that we laid it on rather
strong We publish one of the letters
received herewith, and request any one
who has the information desired 70
write Mr.. Ringstrom giving him all the
data asked for Following is the
letter in full.
Wheaton, Mimi. May Is, 90.
To the Edihoy.
Dear Sir
Please tell me all you know,
and all YOU can find out about lands in
general in your VoluSa county, Fla.
by seeing the officers at your courthouse.
| have placed retainer for the SCI Of
NE} OF SWi Of section IT Town ISS
Range 81 + % acres with option Of
changing it for any tmsold 70 acre tract
in Sections I, ,, 3, T. :, o, s, o, 10, II,
II, ~, IS, 70, r., IS, and in 7 l. ; Sec.
/, :, 3, /, :, :, q, 10, II, -, rs, II,
IS, 70, y, IS, 81, s., go, also in I IS >
K 80, Sections 1, :, ., :, :, =, 10. =,
70, -, rs, 70, 20, al, -, -. Where
would you select,
Who owns this land
How did they get if
What is the assessed value,
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-06-04
CORONADO.

Mr. " Carr and family. from Kissim.
NEE, arrived Saturday and went at once
to their pretty beach cottage. Their
large circle OF iricdns are glad to hav
them with lis again.
Mr. Bert Pacctti, of Ponce Park, says
the BIAS, fishing near the inlet t, tine.
One day last week his party landed if.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-06-04

Bwana Tumba, the name bestowed
upon T. Roosevelt. faunal naturalist,
by the South African natives, signifies
"Ponderous Paunch." Perhaps the
gentleman swallowed his teeth Perry
Herald
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
ERRkTIc SCIENCE.
Some Wonderful Answers by School
roo,, C-oII Rave

room Small Boys.
"MuShroonS always grow in damp
places. and so they look like umbrel-
las" wrote small boy in the science
examination. Other examples Of the
"howler' are compiled by writer in
the Scientific American:
Air is the most necessary of all the
elements. If there were no such thing
rs air I would not be writing this eS-
say now. also there would be no pneu-
matte tires, which would be Il sad loss.
Electricity and lightning are Of the
same nature, the only difference being
that lightning is often several miles in
length, while electricity is only few
inches.
Air usually has no weight, but
found to weigh about fifteen pounds to
:; square inch.
THE axis Of the earth is an imaSi-
nary line on Which the earth is sup
posed to take its daily routine.
The difference between air and wa
ter is that air can be made wetter, but
water cannot.
Gravity is chiefly noticeable in the
autumn when the apples are falling
from the trees
Things which are equal to each
other are equal to anything else.
"a parallel straight line is one which
if produced to meet itself does not
meet.
The blood is putrefed in the lungs
by inspired air"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
TIPS IN SCOTLAND.
An Example Of How Some Servants
Win Their Wages.

An Example Of How Some Servants
Win Their Wages.
\ gentleman was invited to a shoot
in Scotland at two places close to-
gether. He arrived at the first place,
and Immediately after his arrival at
the first house received telegram
calling him back to town. He, how
ever, determined to have one day. S
! shooting and to proceed to town by
the night mail.
At the end Of the day he gave the
head keeper Fl and asked him to send
his gun and cartridge bag over to the
other place for which he had an invi-
tation and where he proposed proceed
ing in three or four days time.
On his arrival there after his visit
to town he found his gun, ETC., had
not arrived. whereupon he wrote to
the keeper, asking him to forward it
at once, and he received q reply stat
ing that when he (the keeper had re-
ceived the other "a to which he was
entitled" the gun would be forward
ed. 1t was detained till payment was
made.
The gentleman wrote to the keeper S
master and received reply that "he
the MASTERY. never interfered between
his guests and his servants in the
matter Of tips" The gentleman as
certained that the master in question
paid the keeper no wages, but left
him to get what be could out Of the
suestS.-London Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
GAVE The ANSWER.
A Soldier Who Followed the Orders Of
General jackson.

Illustrative OF The eXaspeTatiIg ease
with which chickens occasionally come
hone to rcost'' is this story from y
Soldiers Letters TO Charming Nellie"
o. day in June, 1SC2, i'll the early
part OF the civil war General Hood OF
the Texas brigade halted each regi-
ment in turn and gave his orders. 70
the Fourth lie said:
Soldiers Of the Fourth, know as
little OF your destination as you do II.
however. any Of YOU learn or suspect
it. keep it secret. TO every one who
asks questions answer, I don't know.
We are now under the orders Of Cen
eral Jackson, and I repeat them to
YOU
General Jackson also gave strict or
ders against foragiNg, but apples were
plentiful. and it was contrary to nature
for hungry soldiers not to eat them.
and so it came about that on. the
march to Staunton General Jackson
came upon Z Texan sitting on the
limb of an apple tree busily engaged in
filing his haversack with the choicest
fruit.
The general reined in his old sorrel
horse and in his customary curt tone
asked:
What are you doing in that tree,
SIR
4 don't know" replied the Texan.
What command do you belong tor
Il don't know
els Your command ahead Of you or
behind you:"
Il don't know
Thus it went on, II don't know Civ
en- IS answer to every question. Final
" Jackson asked Sternly:
'.Nhy do you give me that answer
TO every question:
"'Cause them's the orders our gen
eral gin US this mornin', an he tole
US he got 'em that er way straight
from ole Jackson" replied the man in
the tree.
Disguised with a tco literal obedi-
ence to his own commands. but yet
not caring to argue the point, General
jackson rode on.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
a ONE NIGHT CONVERT.
Incident In the Temperance Career Of
Father Mathew.

Incident In the Temperance Career Of
Father Mathew.
In 1913, when Father Mathew was
cruSading for total abstinence il Lon
don, he created no small amusement
for a large party at the hospitable
mansion Of an Irish nobleman by his
attempts, partly playful, but also part
" serious, to make convert Of Lord
Brougham, who resisted good humor-
edly, but resolutely, the efforts Of his
jealous neighbor. The incident is re-
lated by Katharine lyman in her biog-
Eaphy Of Father Mathew.
Il drink very little wine," said
Broughan, "only half glass at lunch
con and two half glasses at dinner.
And, though my medical adviser told
me I should increase the quantity. I
refused to do so.''
lie was wrong, my lord, for ad-
vising you to increase the quantity, and
you were wrong in taking the small
quantity yor do," said Father Mathew,
but have my hopes Of you
And so, after pleasant resistance
on the part of the learned lord, Father
Mathew invested his lordship with the
silver medal and ribbon. the insignia
and collar of the new order Of the
Bath"
Then VIII keep it." said Brougham,
'and take it to the house, where I
shall be sure to meet old Lord n the
worse for liquor, and I will put it on
him
The announcement Of this intention
was received with much laughter, for
the noble lord referred to was notori-
Gus for his potations.
Lord Brougham was as good as his
word, for on meeting the veteran peer
he said. "Lord -, have present
from Father Mathew for YOU" and
passed the ribbon rapidly over his
neck.
''Then I tell you what it is. Brough-
am. 7 will keep sober for this night"
was the peers unexpected response.
And he kept this VOW, to the amaze
ment of his friends.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Luck In Horseshoes.

The superstition about luck in horse
shoes dates back too far for record,
but 1t was not always confined to the
horseshoe. Any piece Of iron found in
ones path was accounted sign OF
good luck, and as horseshoes were
more commonly picked up than any
other article Of that metal that par
ticular object at last became the
standard emblem of good fortune and
the supposed defense against bad luck.
In .Aubrey's ''Miscellanies, written
200 years ago. the author mentions
having seen the horseshoe nailed up
in church, and he also says that most
Of the houses in the west end Of Lon
don have the horseshoe on the thresh-
old" The horseshoe to possess virtue
must have been found, net purchased
or looked up. Admiral Nelson had
great faith in the luck Of the horse
shoe, AMI one was nailed to the mast
Of his ship, the Victory. London
Chronicle
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
The Way to His Vote.

Lord BeaconSfeld's skill. in picking
up stray votes was well known. AZ
Illustration of it is given in book by
Henry ". Lucy.
At the time that the imperial titles
bill was pending there was certain
pompous little Irishman, DR.. OLeary,
who seemed manageable and was de-
sirable. One evening in the lobby
Disraeli laid a hand Familiarity on his
shoulder.
"Dear DR.. O'Leary, the resemblance
is most striking" he said. Il really
thought I saw again my old friend
Tom Moore"
The vain little gentleman was cap.
tured
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
One Thino He Could Not Have.

Although there was no sort of toy
which could be bought and for which
Harold had expressed desire that
was not in his possession, he still had
his unsatisfed longings. 81 know
what I wish 7 was, mother" he said
one Gay when his own big brother
had gone away and the little boy
across the street was Ill.
'FYes, DEAR" said his mother. "Per.
haps you can be it, Harold; mother
will help you. Is it to play soldier?'
NO, indeed" said Harold scorn,
fully Il just wish I was two little
dogs, so I could play together
Youths Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
ENCOURAGING the Boy.


son." remarked Mr. Erastus Pink.
ley, ~ done heard you talin' bout bein'
a great hunter"
Oats what said" answered picka.
ninny jim "I's gwinter hunt lions"
can you mentioned. bein' er ahtic
explorer"
'sYassir."
"Well. jes' by way Of practice befo'
you tackles any lions lemme see If you
kin get de COW out'n pasture wifout
bein' hooked, an den as de winter
comes along you kin train fob de
north pole by wadin' out In de snow
to de wood pile twice day. An don
lemme hyah no mo- bout not incour.
agin' yoh youthful ambitions. Wash,
ington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
THE WlTCH's CURSE.
A Bucksport Legend of Colonial Days
In Maine.

~
In Maine.
Close by the road on the outskirts Of
the old seaport town Of Bucksport. OH
the Penobscot river, is small family
cemetery. Within its inclosure sleep
the Bucks, the blue blooded folk who
first settled the town and bequeathed
it their name and 4 legend
The largest and most conspicuous
monument in the cemetery is tall
granite shaft, which is in plain sight Of
the highway. On one side is the in
scription: "Col. John Buck, the Founder
Of Bucksport, a. D. 1762. Born in
Haverhill, Mass, IT'S. Died March Is.
1895"
On the other side is the single word
Buck" and also something not
wrought by the marble worker. On
the smooth surface of the pedestal is
curious outline, which can be easily
imagined to be a foot Of normal size.
The people who say that it is foot
believe in the legend which has oft
been told in Bucksport.
The story is that Colonel Jonathan
Buck was a very harsh man and the
leading spirit in his day and genera
ton. He was the highest in civil au-
thority, and his word was law in the
community in which he resided. He
was an out and out Puritan, and to
him witchcraft was the incarnation of
blaSphemy. Thus, SO the story goes.
when certain woman was accused Of
witchcraft, at the first clamorings of
the populace Colonel Buck ordered that
she be imprisoned, and later She was
sentenced to be executed as q witch.
The execution . Gay came, and the
woman went to the gallows, cursins
her judge with such terrible words
that the people shuddered, but the
magistrate stood unmoved. All was
ready, and the hangman was about to
perform bis duty, when the woman
turned to Colonel Buck, and, raising
one hand toward heaven, she said:
Jonathan Buck, listen to these
words, the last my tongue stall utter.
1t is the spirit of the only living God
which bids me speak to you. You will
soon die, and over your grave they will
erect stone, that all may know the
spot where your bones lie and crumble
to dust.
Upon that stone the imprint Of my
foot shall appear, and for all time, aft.
er your accursed race has vanished
from the face Of the earth, will the
people from far and near know that
you murdered woman"
She then turned to her executioners,
and another act transpired to make q
part Of American colonial history. The
witch curse" had been almost forgot.
ten until the monument was erected tc
the founder of Bucksport.
1t had been in position hardly a
month when faint outline was discov'
cred on it. It grew more and more dis
tinct, until some person made the dis.
covery that it was the outline Of q
foot. The old legend was revived.
They said that the "witch's curse
had been fulfilled. An attempt was
made to remove the stain. but every
effort only tended to make it palmer
The imprint Of the foot is there today
as plain as ever Amateur photogra
piers have taken pictures Of 1t, and Q
visit to the Buck cemetery to see the
"witch's foot" is one Of the pastimes OF
every summer visitor to the pretty lit
tie town.-New York World.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Pu. In More Words

Now. Peters" said the teacher,
what is it makes the water Of the sea
50 salty?
Salt" said Peters.
Next" said the teacher. What IS
it makes the water Of the sea so
salty?"
The salty quality Of the sea water"
answered Next" ''is due to the ad-
mixture Of i sufficient quantity Of
chloride Of sodium to impart to the
aqueous fluid with which it commin-
giles q saline flavor, which is readily
recognized by the organs of taster
fright, Next" said the teacher. go
up one!'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Pats Services.

Clergyman-Pat, there's hole in
rhe roof of the church, and I am try
ing to collect money sufficient to re-
pair it. Come, now, what will you
contribute? Pat-Me services, sor.
Clergyman-What do you mean, Pat?
You are no carpenter. Pat-No, but
if it rains next Sunday Oill sit over
the hole.-Pearson'S.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
BOUNCING Se4sey.

There is an old fashioned flower call
ed Bouncing Betsey," which every one
should love for one trait We have no
ticed that it grows on all neglected
graves, as if trying to cover up the
fact that some one who once lived IS
forgotten. It may also be found in
corners Of old fashioned gardens,
where it grows and blooms and pro-
tests against being pushed out en-
tirely. There are some dear old fash
ioned people who suggest Bouncing
Betsev.'- Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

Iou would not delay taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign OF kid
ney or bladder trouble if you realized
that neglecs might result in Bright's
disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney
Remedy cocrects irregularities anG
cures all kidney and bladder disorders.
W Z. Brown x Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Hailed.

sDoes that young woman hail from
Boston,"
Eyes" answered the western youth
thoughtfullr, chat expresses the idea
precisely. She halls from Boston.
was never before overtaken by such
a heavy downfall Of intellectual ice"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
The Fare.

This is how 9 driver Of the prison
van, known as Black Maria, distin-
guiShed himself. \ would be wit on
the cauSeway hailed him:
Got any room inside, Robert?''
There's room for one" replied the
driver. 1--WE KEEP it for you"
Not entirely disconnected, the wit
made another shot
whats your fare?' he asked
The answer entirely extinguiShed
him.
Bread and water-same as you had
before!-Pearson's Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

'T heard that, ,Ranter brokesdown.i In
the middle Of his speech the other
night" said the man who was.kept at
home by Illness.
''Not exactly" replied the man who
was there. 1.-The meeting broke up
right in the middle of his speechw
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
He Hits Back.

There had been a domestic spat at
breakfast.
"You monsterw snapped the matron,
who was always scolding. "You are
not like ms two former husbands.
They were tender men"
81 never doubted that they were
tender, Maria" ventured the meek
man, when you kept them in hot
water all the time" And he just
cleared the front porch two yards
ahead of the rolling pin. - Chicago
News
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
The Srevity Of Ballerat

It was in Ballarat that Mark Twain
found the local language so puZZling
at first, the good people of the place
deeming life too short to dawdle in
their talk
The mayor called on the American
humorist and laconically said ''NIn. y
Then when Mark Twain gave him 4
cigar be simply said CO.
Subsequent inquiry revealed that
these terms were Ballaratese for ':wel-
come" and thank you."-London
Chronicle
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Don't Get a Divorce.

\ western Judge granted a divorce on
account OF ill-tem per and bad breath
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure Constipation,
causing bad breath and Liver Trouble.
the iil-temper, dispel colds. Danish head
aches. conquer chills. 25c atDr. W. i.
Brown Il Co., and J. f. Arant.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
The Great Circus.

The famous Coliseum in old Rome,
massive as it was, was a mere toy in
comparison with the great circus,
which filed the valley between the
Palatino and the Aventine hills The
Coliseum is said to have been able to
seat $4,000 people, while the seating
capacity Of the great circus was, at
different periods, 100000, 250,000 and,
lastly, $4,000 spectators. The great
circus was probably the most stu.
pendous building ever erected for pub
lie Spectacles.-New York American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Tines Changes.

Before we were married you said
you'd lay down your life for me-" she
sobbed.
Il know it," he returned. solemnly,
but this coufounded fat is so tiny
there's no place to lay anything down" "
|-Harper's BaZar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

Many little lives have been saved by
Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs.
colds. crops and whooping cough. 1t IS
the ou'v safe remedy for infants and
children as it contains 20 opiates III
other narcotic drugs. and children like
Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful moth
ers keep bottle in the house. Refuse
substitutes.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Her Latest Luxury. !

young man." said the heavy father,
''do you understand the style In which
my daughter has been accustomed to
live? She has always had every lux
ury she wanted" and now I'm the
luxury she wants." murmured the suit
or.-London Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Wasn't = Beauty.

Tired Traveller Ito barber)-Spending
the night in q sleeping car doesn't i'm
prove ones beauty, does It? Barber
I don't know what you looked like
when you started, but guess you're
right.-Earper'S Bazar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Man, Poor Man!

Mrs. Flutter-MrS. Crabappie saw
her husband kisses her goodbv ev.
morning Of his life. Mr. Flutter-I Of
ten wondered what gave him that sour
expression.-Snart Set.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Conversation.

Eriend-Ify your rwasherwoman charges
BIZ the piece, it must be rather eXpen-
sive. Young BouSeiceper-Oh, no, She
loses so many things that her bills
are never high.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form regula-
teS the liver relieves sick headache, constlpa-
tion. stomach, kidney disorders and acts as Z
gentle laxative For chi1ls. fever and malaria.
Its tonic effects on the system felt with the ilrSt
dose. The Sl.00 bottle contaieS 2H times as much
as the SOC size. The Manning Pharmacy
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Mean.

Maud (befoTe the laughing hyena's
cage)-How provoking. Here we've
been twenty minutes, and the hyena
hasn't laughed once. Ella-Strange,
and he's been eying your now hat TOO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Shiftiess.

Mrs. Borrow-Our neighbors are
very shiftIess people Mr.. Borrow
How do you know? Mrs. Borrow
When 80 over TO borrow anything
they never have it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
His Great Love.

She-Darling. 90 you love me? He
Rissing her rapturously and repeated
ly)-Do I? ! wish you were q Two
headed girl. That's all can say.-Lon-
don Tit-BitS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Needed 2 Starter.

One night little Margaret, on kneei-
ing by her mamma to.say her prayers,
finished, ''Now I lay me-" and forgot.
Mamma" she said, you just start
me, and then I con $50 a-wmzzing."-
Delineator.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
The 4" eaSino Heavy."
ats the matter nnu. ."

"What's the matter now?"
Were 2layin' circus parade, an
Willse's a-bein' the elephant an the
lion an the hipp'otamus an the CALI
ope. an i amt fair.w-Lfe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

a pill in time that will save nine Is KlngS s
Little Liver Pill. For biIliouSueSS. sick head
ache constipation. They do not Sripe Price
25t The Manning Pharmacy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Qualified.

Caller-Isethe lady ofsthe vhouse in?
Waitress (who has beengiven notice.
She's in. but no.iadyi-Life-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Source Of His Money.

How did he lost his money!:
His father-in-law failed" London
illustrated Bits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

How poor are they that have no pa
tience, What wound did ever heal
but by degrees?-Shakespeare.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

He only is exempt from failures who
makes no efforts.-Whately.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20
Reasonable Enouoh.

whats your objection to the farm
miSter!'
The land appears to be sunken."
But that's owing to the heavy
crops."-Washington Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

Death hangs over thee while thou
Hvest. while it is in thy power to be
good.-Aurelius.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-01-20

The world IS. upheld By. the sveracity
lcof good men.-:Emerson