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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-23
GAIN SHOWN IN
 FERTILIZER SALES

Montgomery, March 22.-(Special )-- Fertilizer receipts in the state depart ment of agriculture show an increase of $S0.s94.4S for the 12 months up to date, as opposed to the same period of the previous year. The increase is taken to indicate renewed attention to the farming interests of Alabama on. the part of planters.
 Receipts from the sale of fertilizer tags during the fiscal year which end ed October 1. 1910. amounted to a sum slightly exceeding $119,000. Should the increase continue at the rate shown up to this time. the total receipts for the present fiscal year will total more than $150s000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-23
EXPLOSION
 INJURIES FOUR

Port Clinton, O., March 22.-Four per- sons were hurt, but none seriously, when 800 pounds of powder exploded at the plant of the American Gypsium company at Gypsum early today. A, shift of workmen was leaving the plant and 1t Is supposed that a spark from pipe or cigarette caused the explosion.
 The shock was felt for miles around. At Sandusky persons are reported to have been thrown from their beds Per sons here were awakened and turned out to see what was the matter. Every wfndows in Gypsium was broken and teI- ephone and telegraph wires were knocked down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-23
HOMER DAVENPORT
 SUES FOR DIVORCE

Salem, Ore, March 22-Homer Daven- bort, the cartoonist, filed suit today for divorce from Mrs. Daisy B. Davenport.
 Davenport charges that Mrs. Daven- port treated him in cruel and inhuman manner and makes other allegations in his complaint.
 The couple were married at Slverton, Ore, and four children were the issue of the marriage.
 Sometlme ago a decree of separation was granted by the New Jersey court.
 It is stated by friends that Mrs. Dav- onport will contebt the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-23
MERCHANTS
 OPPOSE INSURANCE CLAUSE
BY BERRYMAN c. BETTY

dividual liars" of all the merchants throughout the state
 Birmingham men who are at the capitol protesting against the bill are M. V. Joseph. F. B. Moore, Bertram Ja- cobs. Colman Blach, R. D. Burnett, Jack Adams, J. N. Rose, L. Pizitz, F. P. Chaffee and Joseph B. Babb. Smaller delegations are to be found from other cities of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-23
EDITOR CHALLENGES
 EDITOR TO A DUEL

New Orleans, March 22.-In today's is- sue of The Bee, a famous French daily published here. and the oldest newspaper in Louisiana, it's editor, Ar mand Capdieville, challenges to . duel M de Baroncelli. editor of tho The Wasp, weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17
Cornerstone Laid by Odd Fellows.

There was quite demonstration in
this town last Thursday by the colored
citizens to celebrate the laying of the
cornerstone to the new graded school
building, which, by the way, is a splen-
did house, and one of the best for the
colored children in the State. The cere-
monies began with parade Of the Odd
Fellows, the Household of Ruth. and
about 800 school children. \ brass band
walked in the procession, which was led
BY the grand marshal John W. Wash
irgton.
At the school house R. A. White
made an appropriate Introductory
speech, then the function was turned
over to Rev. Henry c.. DeLaine, who
was the master of ceremonies. Speeches
were made by Superintendent f. J
Browne, Secretary of Board OF Trustees
Mr.. Joseph Sprott, and Rev. John
Adams. The school is headed by l. NJ.
A. Meyers, who has made great sue
cess of his WORK, and it is largely
through his Individual efforts that the
building was secured for his people.
The patrons OF that school are greatly
indebted to Prof Meyers for his labors
to bring the colored children OF this
community to the educational condition
they enjoy.
The cooperation OF the negroes Of
this community in the matter OF educa-
ticn is worthy OF especial notice. The
way they came together TO prepare
their building for occupation is indeed
TO their credit, and we are Informed
they have not stopped yet, they are 60
ing to join in to raise j sufficient sum
OF money to paint the house and to
make their school an ornament to the
town
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Memorial Day Exercises.

The exercises in honor Of the Confed-
crate dead buried in the Manning Gene
tery took place last Wednesday IL the
presence OF a large crowd, and was par
ticipated in by the school children num-
bering about three hundred. The eXer-
cises were opened by Captain D. j..
Bradham, who made scme appropriate
remarks. and which were feelingly en-
pressed, and then the school sang
'.Tenting tonight" Captain D. J..
Bradham introduced J. H. Lesesne.
ESQ.,, who delivered very appropriate
address, teening with patriotic senti-
ments. He urged the children 10 con-
tire keeping the graves OF their fore
fathers green, that their heroic deeds
should ever be 4 proud boast Of every
child who had a relative IN a war which
was fought not for territory, greed:
seltishness and money. but for a price
less principle-their fathers laid upon
the corntry's altar their lives as sac
ritice. and 10 soldiers in any land or at
anv time fought more gallautly than
did the soldiers of the Confederacv.
He went over the history of the eari-
Gus wars. ancient and modern, even
touching upon the conflict upon our
western border. He paid glowing
tribute TO that ''uniustly hated mon-
arch.:' the Gar of Russia. because he
initiated the movement which resulted
in the estab blishmen5 of the Hague Con-
ference to arbitrate the differences be-
tween nations, so that reason and not
the sword will settle their differences.
He predicted that in course OF time
there will be no wars, no more Will
blood seal international covenants.
MIR. Lesesne made good speech.
Then Il committee OF fifty school chill
drensunder the guidance OF Miss Ria
Lee Bowman decorated the graves Of
the fifty-tice Confederate soldiers sleep
ing beneath the sod in the Manning
cemetery. The whole program was
we'll carried out, and 100 much credit
cannot be given 10 those two old war
horses. Captain Bradham and S. J.
Bowman, for the splendid thought
which is the beginning OF a permanent
sentiment in this town.
The three hundred and more children
of the graded school to pay tribute OF
love for those who had gone before,
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pAXVELLE.

The medal contest given by the Loyal
Temperance Legion on last Friday even
ipg at the Baptist church was splendid
success. The manager, Miss Ellen
Beach. deserves much credit for the
manner ia which the contestants &C
Quilted themselves. The judges for
this occasion were DR.. Thos. W. Gun
ter. Mesdames. C. W. Hicks, and L. J..
Nettles.
The winner OF the beautiful silver
medal was Miss Lee Hill. Miss Eddie
Bradham won second prize, and Roy
Bateman third prize.
\ generous collection was received
and some names added to the roll. The
program was as follows:
Hymn-Rescue The Perishing.
Prayer, Rev NJ. J. Kyzer.
Recitation-The Widow: Miss F'lossie
Hill.
Vocal Solo-Will the Angels let me
Play: Miss Sadie Minis.
Recitation-White Ribbon Bells:
Montague Brown.
Recitation-Is That Your Innocent
Boy: Miss Ella Geddings.
Recitation-The Face on the Bar
Room Floor: Miss Zula Corbett.
Recitation--Our White Ribbon Eddie
Bradham.
Vocal Solo-Will 1t Pay: Miss Jessie
Curtis.
Recitation-Fro Them Down: Levy
Bateman.
Recitation--How He Came to Swear
or: Sudie Minis.
Declamation-A Boys Determination:
Robbie Barwick.
Song-Stand Up For Jesus.
Recitation-Saved: Miss Sudie kolb.
Defamation Lend Hand: Joe
Broadway.
Vocal Duet-The Light Has Come:
Mrs. }. w. Minis and Eva Curtis.
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CLEMSON COLLEGE.

Owing to the scarcity of news at Glenn
son during the past week, the Press
Association failed to render its usual
weekly report.
On the evening of April %, MIR. Jas.
Mcdowell gave very entertaining lee
ture, accompanied with colored views
and motion pictures. His lecture dealt
entirely with the construction OF the
great Panama canal.
Monday, May l, being Fields Day"
at Clemson all academic work for the
day was suspended with. This day is
set apart on the college calendar for
track and field athletic contests. The
only contest for the day, however, was
a track meet between the University OF
Carolina and Clemson. Both teams de-
serve credit: and Clemson carried the
honors by a score of 9S to 10.
Clemson defeated Furman University
II GreenvilIe on Monday Afternoon by
a score of to I. The game was inter-
estipg throughout with the Furmanites
in the lead up to the ninth inning.
The last attraction on the Clemson
Lyceum Course was given on the eyen-
ing of May l, by the Lyric Glee Club.
The hearty applause rendered by those
present gave evidence Of the excellence
of the entertainment. It is to be hoped
that Clemson's Lyceum Course for next
season will be as good as the past one.
On May 2 and 3 Clemson entertained
the Board Of Visitors, consisting of one
representative from each Congressional
district. These gentlemen expressed
themselves as being very favorably i'm
pressed with the college.
The Finance Committee of the Senate
meets here on May Ills.
The time is fast approaching for the
commencement exercises, which are
looked forward 10 with much pleasure
by each cadet. 1t will be our pleasure
to have as our commencements speaker
Or. James K. Patterson, President of
the University of Kentucky. The bac-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

We direct attention to the half page
advertisement of H. H. Bradham in
this issue who is selling more automo-
biles than any other man in Eastern
South Carolina, and why? There IS q
reason. 1t is he sells good machines at
q living profit, that he is mere when
anything goes wrong il can be rene
died He handles such machines as he
can recommend, and he has installed a
machine shop for the doctoring OF
motor cars when they become limp
from reckless driving. He also has a
horse shoeing department, and buggy
and wagon repairing shop. In other
words be wants the public to read his
ad., and then come to see him face to
face so that he may tell his own story,
in his own way.
There came near being a very
serious condagration in this town last
Saturday afternoon, while the Sat-
urday shoppers were crowding the
stores and the streets. Mr.. Abrams
had pile of Old papers in the back lot
OF his store, and wanting to get them
out of the way, got a boy to pile them
up and set them on fire, cautioning
him to be careful and not let the fire
get to the fence: the boy set the trash
on fire aud everything being dry the
flames got beyond his control: caught
the fence, and was making its way fast
TO the store. The alarm was sounded:
crowd responded, they with the fire
department soon got it under control,
not however, without damage being
done by water from the fire engine.
Had the wind been blowing at the
time the probability isseveral stores
would have been destroyed, but fortu-
nately it was in the day time and no
wind
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calaureate sermon will be delivered by
i Dr. J. Henry EarmeS, President of
NeT berry College. Mr.. D. e. Hill of
Aboeyille will be the alumni orator.
In connection with the commencement
exercises will be sham battle by the
cadet corps upon the Clemson Parade
Grounds. This mock battle will con-
sist of the various maneuvres and at
tacks that are supposed to take place in
real battle. II carried out successfully
it will no doubt afford the spectators of
the occasion much pleasure.
DR.. Babcock, of the National Board
of Education at Washington. visited
Clemson on May 5, while on his tour of
inspection OF the educational institu-
tions of the United States. His address
to the corps at Chapel services on the
morning OF May was indeed an inter-
esting one.
On the evening of May the Clemson
Dance Hall was adorned with many
beautiful decorations for the annual
spring dance of the Cotillion Club. The
occasion was very much enjoyed by all
who attended.
The last Two games which Clemson
will play in the State were played on
campus with Woford College. The
first OF the two which was played on
May 5 was won by Clemson by a score
of s to 0. The second game with Wof-
ford which was played on the following,
afternoon resulted in victory for Wof-
ford. The score was Clemson 2, Woford
3. Although Clemson lost this game
she still holds State championship; her
record being 924.
Cadet Thomas, our fast frst.baseman,
who has been confined to the hospital
for a few days past. was out Saturday
in the second game with Wofford, up
holding his usual record.
Perhaps one of the best performances
ever had at Clemson College this ses-
sion was that given by the celebrated
Coburn players. who presented on an
open-air stage Shakespeare's famous
play, "As You Like IT. All who at
tended this excellent play were 10 doubt
veil pleased with every feature of it.
The troop leave for Rock Hill where
they will play on May II.
STUDENTS PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Per "T. C. G."
Clemson College, May II.
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SUMMERTON.

The town is peculiarly well situated
that has easy access to numerous good
fishing resorts, and still escapes the
charge of being located ''in the swamp" "
Summerton is ten miles from the San
tee, and yet how short is that distance
to the faithful disciples of Sir Isaac.
For the past two weeks the many fish
ponds have been frequented by the
sportsmen OF this community, and each
seems TO have his own favorlte place.
Harper's Lake, Princes Pond. Scott's
Lake, Shell Landing Moore's Old Mill
and others have all been given trials
some with more and some with less
success One gentleman residing IN
town is reported to have relieved
Princes Pond OF forty-fve fish one
evening during the past week. a party
composed of the Sumrlerton Mercantile
Co. and their employees went to Princes
Pond on Wednesday evening last, and
the ish-fry was scarcely more enjoyed
than was the ride home by moonlight.
Such excursions are 20 be expected
now that Il portion Of the dust has been
laid. On Saturday evening light rain
preceded by a very heavy cloud fell
here: it is said to have been very heavy
two or three miles south of this place.
The cloud proved to carry more wind
than anything else. and ended in quite
a little storm.
The farmers would probably have ap-
preciated a little more rain, but there
are some at least who are making good
use of the otherwise good weather.
Just ct present there are in process OF
construction two fine dwelling houses,
whose progress have no doubt been en-
harced by the fair weather. Mr.. Levi
Tindal has had erected on his plauta
tion about four miles from here a very
handsome residence: and Mr.. J. N.
Cantey in remodeling his dwelling just
out of towp, is doing it to such large
extent, that it amounts to an entire new
building. Mr.. jeff. NJ. Davis and Mr..
Young Eadon, both progressive farmers
of the Gross Roads" section, have rec
emily completed very handsome resi-
dences.
In the school auditorium on Friday
evening, Mr.. Z. Il. Murray Of Sumter
gave most entertaining concert before
large and appreciatlve audience. Mr..
Murray was here some years ago, and
his former hearers were glad OF the op-
portuuity to attend another OF his enter
taioments, which, if anything. surpassed
that of four years ago. The Lyceum
Course ended with the last number, and
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HOME BRANCH.

Just at this time there is more sick
ness in our neighborhood than has been
for some time.
Mr.. Ryan Andrews has completed his
business course at Draushon's and has
returned home with his diplomas and
"measles."
Little Kyzer Broadway is very i'll at
this writing.
Mr.. A. P. Hill, who has been quite
sick, is improving very fast.
Miss Lila Beatson is visiting Miss
Esse Rich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. K. Beatson attended
the commencement exercises at Pine
wood last week.
Mr.. Vance Andrews, OF Columbia,
spent few days of last week at home
with his parents.
Mrs. r. W. Bradham, of Sumter,
visited relatives in this community last
week.
Mrs. Y. Il. Broadway is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Dlngle.a at Bonneaus,S. c.
Mrs. P. L. Holiday left Sunday to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Britton, in
Sumter.
The people OF Home Branch are de-
lighted to know that Rev. J. D. Hug
gins, of Ebeneezer, will be with US in a
protracted meeting the second week in
August. He was our pastor for several
years, and is very much loved by all.
He will doubtless have large crowds to
hear him.
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Recitation-Signing The Pledge;Mis
Lee Hill.
Declamation-A Boys Speech; Her
bert Kyzer.
Vocal Solo-Miss Zula Corbett.
Recitation-Terry Hill.
Recitation--The Drinking House Over
the Way-Miss May Boyd.
Reading of the Pledge-Miss Hattie
Herlong.
- Passing of pledges through the audi
ence by Mesdames W. E. Tisdale, J. W.
Minis, Misses Hattie Herlong and Leila
Corbett.
presentation of medal by Rev. NJ. J
Kyzer.
Cards are out announcing the marri-
age OF Miss Bessie Corbett to Mr.. John
Henry Holiday: on the evening OF the
24th inst, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. W. P. Corbett.
Mr.. J. NJ. Kyzer, of Lexington. spent
last week with his son. Rev. NJ. j..
Kyzer.
The second quarterly conference of
the Pinewood charge convened here on
last Saturday and Sunday, The reports
from the different churches were en-
couraging. On account OF sickness Rev.
David Hucks was not able to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds Davis, of
Florence. are here visiting their rela-
tives. X.
Paxvjlle, S, G., May IA, l9l1.
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%. Our ColorS.

p. Our Colors.
%. Recitation-There Once Was a
Topper: by Perrie Morris.
"a. Tableau-Stars and Stripes.
25. Song-Soldiers Who Don't Wear
the Blue.
26. Recitation-School; by Lily Nor
ris.
p. Dialogue-"Sleeping Beauty"
%. Song-Massa's in the Cold, Cold
Ground.
20. D;alogue-Red Riding Hood.
30. Dialogue up Casar's Creek.
81. Recitation-Good Night; by la
Barrow.
At the conclusion of the entertain
ment Mr.. C. W. Barrow, who acted as
chairman and master of ceremonies,
introduced Mr.. r. J. Browne who, after
a few remarks of a general nature, pro-
ceeded to award prizes to the following
pupils:
Myrtle DuBose for best department..
Hawkins Mcintosh for most head
marks in class one.
Ava Mcintosh for most head marks
in class two.
Ethel Morris for most head marks in
class three.
Bessie Barrow for the greatest i'm
provementin writing-the prize consist
ing of nice fountain pen.
Guy Mcintosh, second best in writing.
Ethel Morris and Ava Mcintosh for
best attendance, they having not been
absent q day during the session.
The prizes to the above named pupils
consisted of appropriate books.
This is one of the growing schools OF
Clarendon county: and for The past two
years has been ably taught by Miss
Jennie Mae Haddon, of Due West. She
has consented to teach for them another
year.
Several hundred dollars have been
raised by the people of that community
for new building, and under the school
building Act they will be entitled to
several hundred more, so by another
year in all probability they will have 3
handsome building. B.
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was indeed an inspiring sight which
could but impress those living that in
this busy world there yet remains a
thought for those who dared for the
right, and whose memories are honored
oy posterity. While the ceremonies
were going on at the cemetery the bust
ness houses of the town were closed as
mark of respect.
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The closing exercises Of the Morris
School took place Friday night followed
by picnic upon the school grounds on
Saturday.
A large stage was erected at the end
OF the building, the building itself be-
ing used for dressing rooms, etc. The
large audience present was accommo-
dated on seats in the yard. Besides
that. buggies, carriages, and several
automobiles were drawn up near by.
Altogether it was large, attentive,
and enthusiastic crowd that patiently
listened to the well trained children as
they carried out their respective parts
without single hitch.
The following program was carried
out:
Prayer by school.
!. Song -Ye Gates Lift Your Heads.
,. Dialogue-Welcone.
3. Recitation-Judge Browns Water
melon: by Ethel Morris.
/. Dialogue-Playing School.
5. Recitation-The Little Orator: by
Alfred Webster.
6. Song-Dolly Stops Weeping.
!. RecitatiOn-One, two, three, four.
S. Tableau-The Flower OF the Fam
lily.
0. Negro Dialect-Hard Shell Baptist
Sermon.
10. Song-Star Spangled Banner.
II. Dialogue-Corner in Hearts.
y. Drill-Guess Who.
y. Recitation--G ra n q m 9th er's
Glasses: by Cleo McElveen.
Il. Dialogue-Train to Mauro.
Is. Song-The Blacksmiths.
16. Proyerb Party.
II. Observation-Disclosures: by Hey
wood Rowland.
Is. Dialogue-How She Managed 1t.
~. Dialogue-Brownies.
20. Recitation-Where Glories Lie:
by Mabel Barrow.
u. Tableau. three parts; !, Sweet
hearts, Quarrel: 3. Making Up.
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Foley's Kidney Remedy Acted Quickly.

NJ. N. George, Irondale, Ala, was
bothered with kidney trouble for many
years. II was persuaded to try Foley
Kidney Remedy, and before taking it
three days ] could feel its beneficial
effects. The pain left my back, my kid
ney action cleared up, and I am so much
better I do not hesitate to recommend
Foley Kidney Remedy" W. E. Brown
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our pleasure-seekers welcome these

OUT pIEaSuI6-SeGhtIS WtICOIUe UHeoo
forms of a amusement.
Mayor H. A. Tisdale left on Saturday
to attend the Veterans Reunion in
Little Rock, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers Scarborough
and family, of Bishopville, are spend
ing few days at the home of DR.. w.
E. Mood.
Miss Sue Martin, of Marion, is the
guest Of Miss Ada Tenant.
Sunmerton, S. c., May Is, 1911.
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or doses 1866" will cure any case
OF Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.

Wanted-A contractor to build
Graded School near Workman, for
plans and specifications, apply to John
J. Epps, New Zion, S. c., Chairman
board of trustees and building COM
mittee.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-05-17

Rev. J. c. C. Dunford is expected to
preach at the Baptist church next Sun
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Married last Wednesday at Marling-
ton. W. Va. Mr.. James Williams and
Miss Elizabeth Pue. The groom is a
nephew OF Governor Blease, and his
home is at Davis Station.