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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Postal Clerks Pay IN Russia.

The remuneration Of postal clerks in
Russia includes emoluments which 90
not appear in the form Of money. They
are furnished quarters. heat and light,
and in addition allowances for uni
forms as we'll rs medical attendance
and medicine for themselves and their
families. In cities like Moscow large
hospital is maintained for the conven'
ience Of postal clerks and carriers.
Their children are admitted to the
schools free of charge, which in Russia
is quite an item of expense, especially
in preparatory schools for colleges, to
which the children OF the titled and
the wealthy only are admitted. The
pay OF clerks and carriers ranges from
$3.50 to SIS per month. They may
moreover, receive gratuities from those
to whom they deliver mail.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
i4+Ie Rov Grizzly,

Enos \. Mills, writing of his ad-
ventures with a pet bear known as
Little Boy Grizzly, says: "He and
I had few foot races, and usually, IN
order to give me better chance, we
ran downhill. In a 200 yard dash ne
usually paused three or four times ana
waited for me to catch up, and l was
not a slow biped either. The grizzly
though apparently awkward and lum'
berly, is one of the most agile of beasts
+ constantly marveled at Grizzly $
lishtness of touch or the deftness OF
movement Of his forepaws. With but
one claw touching it he could slide a
coin back and forth on the floor more
rapidly and lightly than I could. lie
would slide an eggshell swiftly along
without breaking it. Yet by using one
paw he would without effort overturn
rocks that were heavier than himself
Suburban Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Matks Of the Marduesans.


The N1arguesans Of generation ago
we're the most completely and artist.
rally tattooed people in the Pacific, and
the practice Of tattooing is carried on
among them to certain extent today.
The really fine pieces of work. how
ever, such as the famous right leg Of
the late Queen VaeEehu Of Nukahi7a,
are confined entirely to the very old,
and, what with wrinkles. deformitles
and the wear and tear Of time, these
have lost most Of their original sharp
ness of color and outline. None of the
new generation appears to have the
fortitude to endure the exquisite pain
incident to having whole limb picked
out in a lacework of geometTic design
or the face barred and circled like q
coarse spiders web. Women are rare
" tattooed at all now, and most OF
the young men are satisfied with a
broad band of solid black, not unlike a
highwayman's mask, which reaches
across the face from ear to ear, giving
to their never overmild looking coun-
tenances an expression Of amazing fe-
rocity.-Lewis r. Freeman in New
York Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
His Lono Suit.

he had written essays critical and
digests analytical His articles pollt-
ical were very widely read. He'd pro-
duced some tales Of mystery, Of travel,
love and history; his scientific treatises
light o'er the land had shed. He wrote
about photography, geography, stenog-
raphy; he'd finished a biography OF
some distinguished man. His views
upon geometry and mystic trigonometry
were everywhere declared to be on
the progressive plan. His tracts on
modern sciences, mechanical appli-
ances, hydraulics, steam and railroads
were indulgently received. His writ
ings on morality were of superior quail
ity-were publicly commended, if they
weren't quite believed His verses so
poetical, abstruse and theoretical, de-
lighted those who patronize the poets
as fad. but the manuscript he thought
the best, the one that money brought
the best, was just simple, wisely
worded. big newspaper ad.!-Newspa-
perdOm.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Had to lake His Own Medicine

George Barr McCutcheon was wait
ing for train in Chicago, and as he
passed through the station he saw one
Of his latest best sellers displayed on
the newsstand counter. He picked it
up, wrote his name on the fly leaf
and handed it to the boy behind the
counter. He was moving away when
the boy called eXcitedly:
"Hey, mister, come back here. You've
got to buy this book cause you've
spoiled it by writing your name in it.
ayes, but did you see the name? the
author asked.
tEThat don't make no difference" the
lad insisted; "nohody'll want to buy
It now
And, hearing his train called, Mr..
McCutcheon was forced to pay real
money for one of his own books.-Suc-
cess Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Thrifty Harry Lauder.

There are many stories told OF the
wonderful thrift of Harry Lauder the
Scotch comedian. Once when Lauder
was in New York he WAS in 4 wine
buying party at the Astor. Everybody
but the SEQ: bought wine. When it
came his turn 10 buy De sighed.
Well boys" he said. its my turn
to treat Come along with NE. I've
got 4 fine bottle of old Scotch up n my
room. brought it over with me-"
On another occasion be was with q
drinking party and instead Of liquor he
took cigars, for which those who treat
ed him paid so cents apiece. Harry
put all but one in his pocket. He spent
two hours smoking that one. After the
drinking was over the little comedian
went to the cigar counter and said to
the man in charge. Il say, man. wud
ge mind givin' ME ten cent cigars for
these fatty cent ones:" The exchange
was made, and Harry went to his room
with Eve times as many cigars as he
had at the start.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
THOUGHT II Was Serious.

The burning Of the famous Grey
friars church in Edinburgh occurred
one Sunday morning. and the young
people OF house which backed upon
the churchyard were among the first,
as they were preparing to start for
church. TO observe the flames. It was
the housemai6's Sunday out, and old
Kitty. the cook. was that day respon-
sible for her duties. Hearing unwonted
commotoo and excited outcries up
stairs. she came painting and hobbhng
Up from her basement kitchen, crying
anxiously at each stair:
"Oh. what is't? What is't?'
lob, Kitty. look here" cried one Of
the girls from window. "Greyfriars
church IS burning up"
Kitty dropped Imply on settee.
''Is that a. MISS" she grumbled be-
tween gasps What fright ye geed
me. thicht ye said the parlor fire
was out"-Youth's Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Two Little Bills.

Robert was in the habit Of expecting
reward for every little service. At the
end of the week be made out 9 'bilp'
to his mother and carefully laid it
where her eyes would fall upon it.
The items were as follows:
Mother Owes to Robert.
Five cents for running errands.
Five cents for being good"
That evening there appeared beside
Roberts plate q paper upon which was
written:
Robert owes moi ei. for years Of
happiness. nothing; for nursing him
through long illnesses. nothing; for do
Ing good to him. nothing
Thoroughly ashamed Of himself,
Robert ran to mother, threw his arms
around ber and sobbed:
Mother. will do everything I can
for you after this. and I'll never ask
you to give me anything but just
e."-ONaha World-Heraid.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Disaopointed In Her.


''And 50 Your father refuses to con-
sent to our union
'Ic does. Rodolphus-'
The sad youth swallowed q sob.
is there nothing LETT FOR us. then,
but IN elopcmcnt:" said he.
Nothing
The girl was fond, but firm.
DO you think, Clementine, that You
could abandon tniS luxurious home,
forget all the enjoyments Of great
wealth. banish yourself forever from
your devoted parents hearts and go
west with poor young man to enter
q home Of lifelong poverty and self
denial?'
II could, Rodolphus.''
The sad youth rose wearily and
reached for his hat.
Then" said he, 'syou are far from
being the practical girl I have all
along taken You to be-
And with one last look around on
the sumptuousness that some day he
had hoped to share he sobbed and said
farewell.-Browning's Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Easy TO Please.

"So," said his girls papa furiously,
"you think you could make my little
girl Arethusa happy?"
The young man considered his pro-
spective pa-in-law. who had gout and a
face like FIRE engine and an eighty
horsepower temper.
shes been happy with you, sir.
hasn't she:" the young man asked.
81 think so, my boy-I think So" re-
piled bis girls papa. II certainly
think so. l think so certainly. I'm
certain I think so"
"Well," chimed in the young man
sweetly. IF she's been happy with
you certainly think I can make her
happy I think so. think so GER
tairly. I'm certain think so.''
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Outcome.

Teacher-Now, boys, want to see if
any of you can make q complete SEN
tence out Of two words, both having
the same sound to the ear.
First Boy-I can, Miss Smith.
Teacher-yery well, Robert. Let US
hear your sentence.
First Boy-Write right.
Teacher-Fery good.
Second Boy-Say, Miss Smith, l can
beat that. I can make three words OF
it-wright, write right.
Third Boy (excitedly)-Gee! Hear
this-wright, write rite right.
Teacher (thrown off her guard
Whew!-Topeka Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
A Freak.

The elevator was waiting for pas.
sengers on the ground floor Of the sky
scraper when an excited woman fut-
tered over to the man running it.
"Ooes this car go up?" she inquired,
breathlesS.
''No. madam" said the elevator man,
unperturbed, this is crosstown car"
New York Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
The One Place,

That Mrs. Gossip seems to be at
home wherever she may be-"
"Well. saw her in a place yester-
day where she seemed decidedly rest
less and uneasy"
"You don't say? Where was tnat?'
"At home"-Catbolc Standard and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
BlenSinc the OGorS,

It has been proved that two odors
which do not seem to have anything
In common. that Of putretied cheese
and that Of pineapple. are so closely
allied from the chemical standpoint
that it takes but i few minutes to
transform an intense stencil into
sweet fragrance. This curious expert
ment is easily made and requires but
small amount Of three chemicals
yalerianic acid, sulphurtc acid and
smyIc alcohol. Care must be taken
not to spill over the fingers or dress
any drop Of the frst two named liQ-
u,ds Sulphuric acid is exceedingly
caustic and the stencil Of valerianic
acid, besides being unenducable, IS
very difficult to get rio of.-Londo1
Family Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Tho Caddie's Advice

A famous woman golfer was talking
about the st. Andrews links.
'And as wonderful as the Inks" she
said, .are the caddies. The Scotch
caddie is the Quaintest OF mortals. For
instance: 81 had skied lot Of balls
one morning, much to my caddie's dis.
'grst. Finally he teed a ball for me
and then, handing me- my driver. re-
marked:
"Noo, Teddy, let's see guid shot,
and nae nair o yer glory hallelujahs. ;"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
SIeepwalkinQ.

Sonnamb bulism has been mystery
and matter Of discussion to the med
ical profession since the days Of the
ancients. They knew as well as We
all now know that there is such a
thing as somnambulism, or walking In
the sleep. They attempted to explain
it Just as modern medical science has
been endeavorinS to explain it ever
since. But as it was then so it is now.
There are so many explanations that
even the physician is puzzled to decide
which to accept.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Attachment.

The schoolteacher was trying to Il
Iustrate the difference between plants
and animals.
Plants" she explained, care not sus-
ceptible Of attachment to man as AMI
mails are"
.How about burs, teacher piped
small boy who had passed the sum-
ner in the country.-Chicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
The Sad Part.

Doesn't it make you sad," exclaimed
the memLer Of the Audubon society,
s'to see women wearing on their hats
the feathers of the poor little birds?
at isn't the feathers that make me
sad" replied the practical married
man. "It's their bills. philadelphia
Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Notice
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.

W SGNt
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
D. L. Green Company, Plaintiff,
against
J. II. Gibbons, Defendant.
Pursuant to an execution issued
out Of the Court of Common Pleas in
the above styled cause, and to me
directed, bearing date the 14th dav
of February, 1911, have levied on
and will sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, in front of
the court house door in Manning, S.
c., within the hours of legal sale on
Monday the 5th day Of June, 1911,
the same being salesday:
All that piece, parcel or tract Of
land lying, being, and situate in the
county Of Clarendon, in the State
aforesaid, and containing twenty-six
(26) acres, more or less, and bounded
and butting as follows, to-wit: North
by lands of N. A. Yarber; East by
lands of N. G. Player and lands Of NJ.
a. Yarber; South by lands of T. NJ.
Beard; and West by lands of estate
OF Julia Beard.
The said tract OF land being the
same conveyed to j. II. Gibbons by
deed of W. t. Morris.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
E. B. GAMBLE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
The Outdoor Nation.

No nation loves nature so much as
the German. The Italian travels to
get somewhere. the German to travel.
The country walk for its own sake is
q German discovery. The English
mans ideal is a park. the Germans q
wood. and the Frenchnan loves his
boulevard. d.-Hamburger Zeitung.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Rheumatism Relieved in s Hours.

DIR. DETCHoN's RELIEF For RHEU-
SATISM usually relieves seyerest cases
in few hours. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and effective. 1t
removes the cause and the disease
quickly disappears. First dose benefits.
75c. and 81. Sold by We. Brown \ Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

Foley Kidney Pills take hold Of your
system and help you to rid yourself OF
your dragging backache, dull headache.
nervousness, impaired eyesight, and OF
all the ills resulting from the impaired
action of your kidneys and bladder.
Remember it is Foley Kidney Pills that
do this. ". E. Brown 4 Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
The SoeetacIed Bear.

The spectacled bear Of Ecuador is
so called because Of patch Of white
around each eye, which makes the
animal look as though he was peerlng
through a pair Of great spectacles.
In size and general color the spec
tacled bear looks not unlike the Amerl-
can black bear. But its hair is very
shaggy. At each side Of the head is q
white bar, which gives the animal the
appearance Of wearing q halter. But
the most distinctive feature is the
white around the eyes.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Foley's Kidney Remedy Acted Quickly.

NJ. \. George, IronGale. Ma, WAS
bothered with kidney trouble for many
wears. Il was persuaded 70 try Foley
Kidney Remedy. and before taking il
three days could feel its beneficial
effects The pain left my back, my kid
nev action cleared up, and am so much
better 20 not hesitate TO recommend
Foley Kidney Remedy. W. +. Brown
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Awkwardly Expressed.

Gushing LADY, hear you've been
away for your health, professor. Mu-
steal Lion-Yes. I've been at Marien-
bad taking the baths. Gushing Lady
Really! That must have been change
for you!-Lon6on Opinion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Wanted IL to Show.

A rich old farmer once had his por-
trait painted. When the portrait was
finished the old farmer looked at IT.,
shook his head and said to the artist:
every good. Very good, indeed. But
there is one fault that you must rem
edy. Please make the right side OF
the chest bulge out. That is where l
carry NY wallet"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Ar Alternative.

.Now. then" said the professor OF
logic. "give us an idea Of your knoWl-
edge of the question in plain words.
''Why-er-Im afraid stammerec
the student. that l can't just exact
iy"-
perhaps, then, you may give US an
idea Of your ignorance Of it IN any old
words."- Philadelphia Press
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
q Tin For John.

Mr.. rimsonbeak-Here's an item
which says the swan outives any 9th
er bird, in extreme cases reaching 3OO
years. Mrs. Crimsonbeak-And, re-
member, John, the swans live on wa
ter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
She Admitted Il.

A Mrs. Malaprop said 70 Clara No
yeLo, the noted English prima donna.
'sYou will admit that there is g great
deal Of evil life in the theater."
'aTrue, indeed" replied Clara, but
on which side Of the curtain?"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
FORGOT the Proxerb.

"You may not get any more business
from me. I've bought law book"
Il won't worry" responded the law
yer. "In that case shall probably
get more business than ever."-Wash.
incton Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Work of Providence.

The man died eating watermelons,"
some one said to Brother Dickey.
YES, sub he said. Providence
sometimes puts us in paradise befo'
we gifts ter heaven.''-Atianta Consti-
tuition
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
An Old EnaIish Inn.

The Seven Stars is an inn Or pub
lie house in Manchester, England
which has held a license continuously
since 1870. It served as the meeting
place for the Guy Fawkes band OF
conspirators.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Make Children Happy.

The first duty toward children is to
make them happy. If YOU have not
made them happy you have wroased
them. No other good they may get
can make up for that.-Charles Bux-
ron
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
A Bio Gun.

Professor Smart is man Of large
mental caliber, is be not"
"Ee certainly IS big bore."-Uni-
Yersity Of Minnesota Minnehaha.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Unspeakab

What would YOU think, daddy, #
AlSernon Nocash should suggest be-
coming Your son-in-law
withdraw, my dear, while l think
aloud. ."-Brooklyn Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

Collected Some Alimony Also.
She-This is Maud's third husband,
and they all bore the name Of William.
He-You don't say so! Why, the wo'
man is a regular Bill collector.-New
York Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
An Economist.

"You should ride a horse"
'sCan't afford it." said the apprehen.
Siye person.
'tBut it will give you an appetite"
"Perhaps. But 1t will do the same
Cor the horse" e."-Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Mhat,s the Answer?

The inevitable kid and his question:
'sPapa, who furnishes the meat for the
train, the COW catcher or the train
butcher"-Santa Fe Employees Mag
a7ina
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Eic Reward.

LAWYER Brown SO called the
fudge 4 liar. Lawyer Jones-And then
what did you Go: Lawyer Brown
Thirty davs-Toledo Blade.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
4 Yer, Great lrpediment.

Ladies' Seminary EXaminer-Miss
Jones, state the chief impedimcnt to
marriage. Candidate-When no one
presents himself.-Fliegende Blatter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
And the Grounds.

Lady Customer-Do you keep coffee
In the bean? New Clerk-Upsta1rs,
madam. This is the ground floor
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

It is q great evil as well as mis-
fortune to be unable to utter prompt
and decided no.-Simmons.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Pretty Bad.

WAS the play bad?"
"Well. should say. Why. even the
lights went out at the close Of the
second act"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Notice to Creditors.

All persons having claims against
the estate of Mrs. Sarah J. Legg, de-
ceased, will present them duly attest
ed, and those owing said estate will
make payment to the undersigned
qualified executrix of said estate.
MRS. CARRIE D. JENKINSoN,
Executrix.
Manning, S. c., April "a, 1911.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

That IS the bitterest Of all, to wear
che yoke Of your OWL wrongdoing.-
Eliot
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Queer Lawsuit.

An obstinate man does not hold
opinions: they hold him.-Buter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

Come and look our Line over for
values in Lace and Embroidery. we
have the leadership. The important
feature of cur Goods is that our
price is no higher for spring 1911
than 1910.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-04
Editorial Comment

There is no good reason for any American assuring any Englishman that he can depend upon us in every emergency because We are his kins- men, for we are nothing of the sort.
 The American is a composite, and a very small part of his makeup is British. He is a mixture of the blood of many nations, and as such he ought to have kindly feeling for all of them, and not make the blunder of singling out for preference any particular people And when we find any one in an official capacity tran scending his authority by permitting himself to indulge in such a mistake he should be "called down" hard.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-04
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Tomorrow being a legal holiday, and for other reasons, no paper will be issued from this office, on Tues day morning. This does not mean that the daily will suspend publiea- ton, as some persons have erroneous ly concluded. Several months ;go such a step was contemplated, but in the meantime, business conditions Aave improved somewhat, and the prospects are brighter than they have been for over year. At any rate, the daily will continue publication, at least for several months, in view of the fact that there has been such an universal demand expressed for iti continuance.
 To one and all, to friend and foe, the Journal al-Miner, this morning, most heartily wishes a Happy and Prosper Ous New Year. ..r
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-04

teaching of boys by women teacher: has a tendency to effeminize them touched subject which soon will have to be dealt with in earnest. Five years ago the Mosely Education Commission, after it's return to Eng land from an investigation of Ameri- can school systems, submitted a re port in which the point brought up at Berkeley was one of the features. At intervals since then the matter has been referred to by other edu- eators. The trouble is that the sal aries paid to teachers in the public schools are too small to attract the majority of men. That they should De materially increased does not ad- init of dispute.