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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
The Producer.

Docs your husband play poher:'
81 don't know" answered young
Mrs. TorIlins. From what hear he
simply SITS up to the table and enjoys
seeing other people contend for what
ne puts up."-Washington Star.
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We often wonder how any person Can
be persuaded into taking anything but
Foiey'S Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lurg trouble Do not be fooled in
accepting ''owa make" or other substi-
tutes The genuine contains no harm
full drugs and is in . yellow package. W.
E. Brown s Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
His Periodical.

"Do YOU take any periodicals?''
asked the new clergyman on his first
round Of parish visits.
"Well. I don't" replied the woman,
"but my husband takes 'em frequent
I do wish you'd try to get him to sign
the pledger'
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a Wsy They Have.

Some men," said Uncle Eben, has
a way Of keepin' der consciences quiet
by takin' dc minister's advice on Sun
day an Ge lawyers advice all de res
o. de week. ."-Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Brave RcoIv.

The Sunday School Teacher-And
now, children. can you tell me. when
Balaam and his ass corversed. what
language they spoke in? Little Harry
Green-Please, sir, Assyrian.-Bellman
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Realistic

She (at the musicale)-A1iss Schreech-
er sings with wonderful realism. Don't
YOU think so? He-Yes; you can al
most see tie crack in her voice.-De-
troit Saturday Night.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
a Brave Patient.

Dentist tic assistant)-I think heard
a patient in the waiting room. AS
sistant-Yes. but I can't bring him In.
He's turned the key on the inside
Mesgendorfer Batter
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Quite a Difference.

A man spends TWO hours trying to
discover what is the matter with his
motor and two minutes trying to fnd
ort what IS the matter with his wife
London Telegraph.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Quite Handy.

1.-THE automobile is a great institu-
ton"
"For instance"
"You can sit up in it as you pass 4
friend and crawl under it when q
creditor heaves into sight."-Louisville
Courier ournal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Interested.

"Wot ye rcadin about. Chimmy:'
"About a guy named Hannibal. BE
wuz de greatest general Of bis time"
Football or ring?-Kansas City
Journal
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.
By James NJ. Windhalu, Esq, Judge
Of Probate.


WHEREAS, N. Ida Minis made
~ suit to me to grant her Letters
Of Administration Of the estate and
effects OF l.cnry G. Minis.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monisl all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Henry c..
Minis. deceased, that they be and
appear before mel in the Court Of Pro
bate, to be held at Manning, S. c.. on
the 29th day Of April next, after
publication hereof, at II O'Clock III
the forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said adninistra-
tiou should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this Jth
dav Of april. a. d. 1905.
JAMES n. W1NDEAM,
SEAL. Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
a Restless Breed.

AIr. Sickhan-No. Stree, money
wouldn't buy that dog. He's a cross
between a st. Bernard and Mr.. Pee
vey (who is not enthusiastic)-And !,
st. Vitus?-puck.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
a Troublesome Mirror.

Mamma, said Flossie, this old
looking glass isn't any good
N.Why. what's the matter with it.,
dear" asked her mother
Every time I try to look in it." ex-
planned Flossie. my face gets IN tie
way
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Art.

Friend-What! You pawuedy your one
good coat to get canvas for your paint
ins? Artist-Yes. Friend--And how
much did you get for the picture:
Artist-Near!;. enough to get my coat
out.-Cleveland Leader
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And So He Lett Them.

With a heart full of good intentions
and bag full Of uplift tracts he ap-
preached the cottage in the bucoic
wldS-
Madam, may 7 leave some tracts
with you:"
"You may, kind sir, but leave the
heel marks Of them pointing directly
toward these steps."-New York Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28

We do not know how cheap the
seeds Of happiness are or we should
scatter them oftener.-Lowell
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Cures Biliousness, Sick
Headache, Sour Som
ach, Torpid Liver and
Chronic Constipation.
Pleasant TO take
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28

Talent knows what to do; tact knows
aIhat not to Go.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28

Dear S;rS-Hour medicine is inning fast in
this country. Il has effected some remarkable
cures. do aot kGow that il has failed IN enc
Instance where Il has been fairly tried.
Very truly yours
REV. T. II. ALLEN.
T a>-ipf
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28

In conversation confidence has a
greater share than wit-Rochefou-
cauld.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28
Lucky.

ssBenoit. did you break the water
bottle:"
eyes, madame, but fortunately l
broke it into only three pieces
Fortunately! How's that fortu-
nate:"
"Oh, madame. when thing breaks
into many pieces it is so hard to pick
them all upr'-Paris Journal.
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8 7. u. ALLEN,
Lexington. Nv

Dr.. B,oSser'S Cat&r-h Remedy IS for sale by
II. L. Boyer. Manning. :. G. :. months treat
uieG. Tor s. 100 y free. sample FOR the asking.
y postal card VIII bSitl:: 1t by IEtl.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-04-28

We put up Fues of weight desired Our Mr. Holla
has had four experience making Fue and
supervision and guaranteed give satisfaction Our Fue have
giving thorough satisfaction customers past
and trying the BEST FLUES
sbe for the LEAST MONEY See leave your orders with
guarantee prompt attention Thanking you
advance,
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
DIR. BLACK IS
AGAIN PRESIDENT

The Board OF Trustees. of the State Hos
pital for Insane met to-day at Farnhurst
and reorganized for the ensuing year with
the same officers. DR.. j. J. Black, Of New
Castle, was reelected president and trea-
surer and Dr. J. II. Wilson. Of Dover. was
reelected secretary.
Or. Black appointed all the old commit
tees.
The contract for building an addition to
the hospital was awarded TO Charles E.
Anderson and Son. that firm being the
lowest bidder.
The following we're awarded contracts
for furnishing supplies TO the institution
for the months of May, June. July and
August;
Groceries, William Z. Frank bread.
Henry schrade; beef veal and mutton.
John T. Devine; dry goods. W. II. Smith
& Co.; clothing. shoes and slippers.
Wright and Davidson drugs, Erdman
Hoffman. and coal. George W. Bush and
Sons Co.
Superintendent Hsncker submitted the
following report: Admitted during the past
month, eight males and seven females;
discharged. IS males and i6 females; died,
one male and three females. The popula-
tion Of the hospital is e2s males and is5
females. The receipts for board for the
month amounted to sSsi.96.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
DR.. HOWELL WILL
REMAIN ON BOARD
Urged by Many Taxpayers
and Win Stick on the
Job
BOARD WILL ELECT
NEW OFFICERS TONIGHT

DR.. Harrison W. Howell. president
OF the BOARD OF Health. has decided
not 10 resign from that body. and
VIII be present tonight. when the
board reorganizes for the ensuing year.
Whether he win be reelected presi-
dent remains TO be seen. There wero
rumors current that he would not
again be named for the ONCE. but lit
lie credence Is placed In them.
When seen by a reporter for THE
EVENING JOURNAL to-day In re-
gard TO the controversy caused by the
contract awards for the collection Of
garbage, Dr. Howell said.
II had about decided TO resign ae q
member Of the Board OF Health. but IN
view OF the number OF requests. both
personally and by telephone. within
the past forty-eight hours from my
friends and from many whom I had
not previously known, I have decided
10 serve out my term as a member
OF the board, whether I serve as presi-
dent OF simply as an active member
maintaining the same opinions ! have
previously expressed as to the propei
method and manner Of conducting the
affairs coming before that hody."
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
COURT TO SETTLE
SEAFORD DISPUTE

STAFFORD. Del, May 6-After the
arrest Of Rev r. j. Winder L. y.
Buttle, Edwin Wiley and ex-State
Treasurer Thomas n. Rawllns on com
plant OF J. A. Wright for alleged tres
passing. Mr.. Wright was arrest
ed yesterday morning and held under
$1,000 bail, on the charge Of desecrating
the burial grounds.
Mr. Wright. after being arraIgned
before Magistrate George f. NJ.
Stengle, this morning. waived a hear
ing and furnished bail for his appear
ance at the next session of the Sus-
sex county court. l.. j. Warrington.
a merchant. and NJ. L. Watson, an
undertaken. were his bondsmen.
This viii bring both sides into coun-
ty court at the next term. and the
outcome of the dispute over the title
TO the old Methodist churchyard and
burial ground will be awaited with in
terest.
About ten years ago the trustees OF
the church sold to Mr.. Wright the
property. for which he gave his notes
and a receipt was given by the secre-
tary. He paid two notes. and want
ed 10 make a full payment Of the bal
ance due, provided the trustees Of the
church would give him a clear title.
which was refused. and since then they
have used every means to oust him.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
IRISH.AMERICAN
HALL GETS A FLAG

Union Veteran Legion and Phil sheri-
dan Post. No. ?, G. A. r.. presented an
American hag TO the Irish-American As
sociation last night
The hag was presented by Col. William
B. Norton. OF Phil Sheridan Post, on be-
half OF the donors in a few well-chosen
remarks and was received on the part Of
the association by Edward A. Higgins.
vice-president. who thanked the donors
for the beautiful gift.
Patrick Afplrooney thanked the mem
bers Of the Legion and Post for .heir gift,
saying the flag was the emblem OF all
that Irishmen hold dear and for which
they had been struggling for six hun
dred years and would continue strug-
Cling for until the goal is reached. Ex-
National Commander John p. Donohoe,
John d. Kelly. II. B. Perkins and 9TH
ers spoke OF the good feeling engendered
by the many concessions made during
their tenantcy OF the hall. Col William
A. Reilly recited a poem written by John
Boyle ORieily and Colonel Tuxbury re-
cited Caesar A. Rodney's Ride" After
partaking Of refreshments and the sing
ing OF the Star spangled Banner" the
festivities were concluded.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
SUSPECTED YEGGS
MAY HAVE WORKED HERE

Captured a few weeks ago and be-
coming angered at them because they
ran away instead of aiding him TO gain
freedom. confederate is said TO have
furnished the Philadelphia police
authorities with the information which
resulted in the arrest on Tuesday night
of five suspected yeggmen-James
Ryan. Michael Hickey, John Wilson,
Thomas Davis and Louis Wilson.
The prisoners were arraigned yester-
day and remanded until Wednesday
pending investigation. The authori-
ties were confident Of connecting the
suspects with several of the safe rob
berries committed in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware. but the wit
nesses who called at police headquart-
ers yesterday and looked at the prison
ers were unable to identify them.
The disgruntled yeggman who be-
trayed the FIVE prisoners, is under ar
rest in another city, the name or loca
tion of which the authorities refuse To
divulge.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
GENERAL STRIKE
NEAR IN FRANCE
Unless Government Stops
Fighting the Trade Unions
Of Paris

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PARIS. May 6-The headquarters Of the
General Labor Confederation unofhcially
stated to-day that a general strike
throughout the whole Of France is a ques-
tion Of only few days II the government
continues its suspension Of government
employees for their participation in the
general movement toward unionism.
The declaration Of the strike viii de-
pend largely upon the answer that Pre-
mier ciemenceau makes TO the delegation
from the Labor Confederation that wiz
demand Of him The rerorapon OF the sus.
pended employees guarantee against fur
ther suspensions and the retirement Of NJ.
simyan under secretary OF posts
The laborites say that they can call out
at the start all the postofnce. telegraph.
telephone and railroad employees in the
country and can shortly extend the strike
unti a complete tie-up results. Ten
thousand men and women are held In
readiness by the government to take the
place OF the strikers, should the strike be
declared. Hundreds Of soldiers. experts
in telegraphy, are now drilling this reserve
force and will themselves be available for
government service.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
NOW THE ELECTRIC
AUTOMATIC HOUSE
Enter Dining ROOm-PrestO
-nO-YOu'Te in the
Bedroom

Contractor John z. Healy viii begin the
work of erecting a novel apartment house
at Eighth aud King streets in a few
weeks. 1t will be the only house Of its
kind in the city. 1t will be an electric
automatic building so that one room can
be converted into three different apart
ments.
Architect William Draper Brinckle de-
signed the building and to an EVENING
JOURNAL. reporter this morning said:
Some of the builders jokingly remarked
that it is Just the sort of a building for
a theatre stage The panels Of the parti-
tions are swinging ones. BY pushing a
button the dining room becomes the IL
|brary and another button changes the
scene into a bedroom. BY this arrange
ment three rooms in an apartment house
takes up the space practically Of only one.
The idea is entirely new one of the local
builders said it will be a theatrical ar
rsngement for a visitor who will leave
the library will hnd in two minutes that
he is in the bedroom and seeing his mis-
take goes out only to come back and fnd
the folks around the dinner table.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
W.C.T.U. WORKERS
IN CONVENTION

Many temperance workers went from
this city this morning TO attend the an
nuai convention OF the New Castle Coun-
ty W c. r. l.. IN the NJ. r. Church at
Mrs Mary Donnell, Of Newark. county
president. presided at this morning 8
session The designations were announced
OF Mrs Emma Cauik, Of Wyoming. as
state president and Of Miss Rietta EN-
erson5 n superintendent Of "Y'' work in
the couN who has accepted a position
with the 'And-saloon League IN Balti-
more The devotional services was con-
Quoted by Mrs Mary p Bolton, Of the
North End Union, Wilmington. The adj
dress of welcome was made by Miss
Ethel Maloney. ana the response was
made by Mrs. Scott, Of Victory Union.
The report of the secretary, Miss Lille
Williams. Of Marshallton. showed an en-
couraging condition. Mrs. L. W. Emer-
son. OF Wilmington. State president of
evangelistic work. made an interesting
report.
At noon the delegates were entertained
by the members Of the Townsend Union
This aftrnoon Miss Croes Of East
lake will report on county work
and Mrs. Emma G. Henderson. OF VIII
mington. will have charge OF a chill
dren's hour
The convention win end tonight, wher
Professor Green. Of the West Chester
State Normal School, viii lecture
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
DR.. ]. Harvey Spruance,
Candidate for Mayor

DR.. J. Harvey Spruance is seek
ing the Democratic nomination for
Mayor. and is the only Democratic
candidate who has announced him
self thus far, although the name OF
Charles f. Duben is mentioned. DR.
Spruance was born near Smyrna.
Kent county, on October 81. 1866.
and removed 70 Wilmington 21
years ago. He has been located at
Second and Monroe streets for
twenty years He was graduated
from the Philadelphia College OF
Pharmacy in 1891 and from Jeffer-
son Medical College in 1893 He
served In the Legislature Of 1892
and 1898, was a member OF the
Board OF Health under Mayor JEFF
ferris and represented the Third
ward in the Board of Education for
the term beginning in 1899. He also
was coroner's physician. and for
twelve years a member OF the State
Board OF Medical Examiners. He
is a member Of the state and
CountV Medical Society. the Amer
ican Medical Association. the Ma
sonic Fraternity, knights Of Py-
thias Red Men. +. o. T.. and sew
eral college fraternities. He was
president Of his class at Jefferson
College. DR.. Spruance now lives al
Eighth and Adams streets and in
addition TO his large practice he is
a member OF the firm of the Spru-
ance Drug Company. conducting the
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
MINOR CASES
IN CITY COURT

Charged with drunkenness and disorder
~ conduct, Samuel Alexander was fined
$50 and costs by City Court Judge Coch-
ran this morning. He resisted a patrolman
when arrested for drunkenness.
Because Charles Anderson did not ap-
pear yesterday to answer to a charge of
drunkenness. he was fined s. for con-
tempt. in addition TO being fined So on
the charge of drunkenness.
Arrested while fighting at Twelfth and
French streets, Herman Corbin and Wal
ter Brown. both colored, we're fined Sc and
costs each.
The charge against two boys Of throw
ing stones was dismissed. Humane Agent
tSout said the boys we're not guilty.
The hearing Of Mamie Smith and Robert
Reed. charged with keeping a disorderly
house, was postponed until Tuesday. Bal
was fixed at $50 each.
The hearing of William c. King. charg-
ed with drunkenness and begging. was
continued until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
POOLE
TALKSOF TITLE
Discusses MCCabe Church;
Wants to Know About
Wesley, Dover
INQUIRY IS BEING
MADE ABOUT M'CABE

"Who shall control Methodist Church
property. trustees or peopleT' asks the
Rev William g. Poole. pastor Of McCabe
Memorial NJ. H. Church In a statement IS
sued by him last evening. Pastor Poole Ia
stirred over a report appearing In news
paper regarding the title TO McCabe
Church. The title Is now being Investigated
and viii he made to conform 20 the
Methodist Discipline. II 1t already does not
do so. In the course Of his statement. the
Rev. Mr. Poole says.
so long as my name or my church
did not appear in the papers as an
outcome OF the Dover Church squab-
BILE / have been silent Today ] find
certain papers saying that my truss
tees are taking steps to wrest McCabe
Memorial Church property from the
control OF the Methodist discipline.
This statement Is false and exactly
opposite to the facts. At their meet
ing on Friday. April 30. Prof. A r..
Spaid, president; j. r. Baxter. secre-
tary; NJ. G.. Smith. W l.. Adams. At
torney of the Board. and myself as pas
tor. were appointed "a committee "a
consult with Assistant Attorney Gem
eral J. O. Wolcott to see that our pro-
perty was held strictly in accordance
with tho Methodist Episcopal disci-
piine and contained the trust clause
paragraph 327. Discp 1eoS); and Is
such was not the case they were au-
thorized TO have correction made al
once that would eliminate all dangei
that future board Of trustees might
be able to shut the doors Of oui
church in the face of the people.
MY board of trustees Is the eqna
Of any in the conference in sense
Experience and loyalty TO their church
/ We are determined that what we arr
doing shall not be undone by the whin
or fancy Of another board elected b,
chance or design az some future date
protest most emphatically agains
the way the press and sensation Low
ing people have done i'm taking sacrel
t1ings and work as "A subject for gen
eral discussion. The false statemen
concerning NcCabe Memorial is tn
limit.
Discusses Dover Church.
"As TO Dover Church let me ask VIII
built Dover Church2 More than
i hundred years ago a poor Methods
/ preacher getting sixtN-four dollars
year Cor lesa) entered Dover to
jeered and scorned as a fanatic an
: Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
CARS CABINET
MAY RESIGN
Unless Russian Emperor Gives
up Command of Army
and Navy

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
ST. PETERSBURG. May s-Premier
stolypin is at Tsarkoe selo to-day. pre-
pared to hand in his own resignation and
that of the entire cabinet II the Car re-
jects the recent decision OF the douma re
garding the army and navy. which practi-
caly amounts to taking the command OF
the army and navy from the Cars hands.
The outcome Of the conference between
stolypin and the Gar is uncertain,
though it is believed that the two will
reach an agreement whereby the cabinet
WI retain Office.
The douma has voted for an imperial
navy. but so far the Car has shown him
self opposed to the naval program out
lined.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
WHITLA BOY
&c 4 VLIITAlECC
Al "A WIINLJ9
Tells at the Trial of James
Boyle How He Was Kid
mapped
SAYS PRISONER WAS
MAN WHO TOOK HIM
ny unIted Press Leased specIal VIC.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
MERCER, Pa, May 6--"What be-
comes of people who do not tell the
truth?" asked the lawyer.
They go to hell" gravely responded
Billy Whitla.
This is the way testimony began to-
day at the trial Of James Boyle, charg
ed with the kidnapping that six weeks
ago was the talk OF the continent.
The kidnapped boy was the first wit
ness called by the prosecution as soon
as Attorney j. c. Cochran, who is EN-
ployed by Mr.. Whitla TO assist the
county. finished outlining the case.
Mr.. Cochran said that the prosecution
would rest its case mainly on the
boys own story.
And Billy told the story we'll He
said that one day in March he was
taken from school by a man who call
ed for him.
DO you see that man now?' h was
asked.
Yes" said Billy
There he is now" He pointed to
Boyle. across the table. He grinned
at Boyle and the prisoner grinned
back. He wore some kind of whis-
kers on the bottom Of his face that
DAY, tho nOA went on.
Billy made an excellent witness His
opening statement showed he appre-
ciated re nature Of an oath, and his
testify Ay straight through, was clear
and 10 the point He described his
trip to Cleveland, with the kidnapper
and his imprisonment in a room at the
Granger apartments. The events OF
the night of Monday, March %. when
he was found he related as follows:
Mr.. Jones, Ohe kidnspper's alias)
took me out. He gace me a note. He
said to remember It II / could, and
if / could not give the note to the
conductor. ! was to tell the conduc-
tor to let me off at the Hollenden. He
walked about a mile, and then we tool
a car. But Mr. Jones did not wall
with me all the way. Most Of the time
no walked across the street. When
go on he car he sneaked."
Afer he boy had identified letters HI
wrote at the Granger. to his fathel
and mother. and Uncle Bull, he wa
turned over to Boyle's attorneys TO
cross examination.
Attorney Miller for Boyle limite'
his examination to a few question
about the "whiskers -ea---the bolton
of Jones' face"
Did you see him take them on" h
was asked.
Yes"
What did he say?"
He said all men could take their
off"
Are you quite sure this man VIII
wore the mustache is the same on
who took you on to Cleveland?"
YES"
Verne Smith Of Sharon told Of see
ing Billy Whitla in a buggy with
man the morning Billy was kidnapped
He recognized the man as Boyle whcr
he had seen a few days before. II
said he had known Boyle when h
lived in Sharon twelve years before.
Smith was asked on cross examina
tion why he did not notify Mr.. Whitli
He said il was because he did nc
want to mix up in it,