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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
4 He.-tIess Father.

- need some help with ny house
hold duties" announced L Maiden wo'
man VIXEN her husband came home
the other night.
What's the matter With our daugh-
ter:" the husband wanted TO know.
Our daughter: The idea! Why.
Jim. YOU know shes awfrlly delicate.
auG she would die if she had to do any
household work She has her school.
and
And what: Her teachers report
shows that she isn't doing a bit OF
school work
But she is the star member of her
basketball team. and you know she is
eager to take the prize at the gym.
nasium contest. Huc that's just like a
man-wantin= 4 delicate girl to en-
gage in rough hard labor. Be asham-
ed OF Yourself Jim Jenkins! You
have no feeiing"-BoSton Traveller.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
CurinuS Justice.

a Paris contemporary gives US a
glimpse of the administration Of JUS
tice among the natives in the Lower
Niger territory, which for its efficacy
nigh be compared with Swift's ac-
count Of the means adopted by judi
cial authorities in Laputa, we believe,
to discover conspirators. If native
is accused Of theft the heads OF the
village make a decoction Of herbs and
put into the essence about a grain OF
ground pepper. The liquid is then
lightly applied to the eyelid. If the
suspect weeps he is considered guilty.
But the murder test is an improve
ment upon that Of theft. The wise
man" Of the district draws vessel Of
water, into which he puts some poison.
Then he takes q COWS tail and "as-
perges'' the eyes Of the supposed as
sassin. If the man becomes blind he
IS pronounced murderer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Ticht Collars,

Writing in the Hospital, London, DR..
Walford warns everybody against tight
collars. He considers it remarkable
that no one seems to have noticed or,
at any rate, to have laid great stress
on the fact that such slight obstacles
to the free circulation Of the blood
through the vessels of the brain may
adversely influence the health Of those
who are in the habit Of wearing tight
" fitting neckcloths. 'The fact ap-
pears to be well known to veterinary
surgeons, who tell US that neck con-
striction through badly fitting harness
is a causative factor In 'staggers' IN
horses" says the writer. 1t seems to
be equally well known that dogs suf-
fer q great deal through having to
wear tightly fitting collars. Is 1t too
much, then, DR.. Walford asks, to argue
that those Of US who wear our own
collars too tightly buttoned may find
in that practice some explanation OF
symptoms ascribed to other causes?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
What lie Was Showing.

\ young man sitting n subway
car with legs crossed and one foot
showing 4 highly polished shoe and
silk sock extended 50 far into the aisle
as to make it almost impossible 1or
people to pass without coming III con-
tact with the obtruGing member was
brought to 4 sense OF his disregard ior
others by three young women who sat
opposite. One said. Il wonder il hc IS
showing his foot or his shoc:' The
second said loud enough to be heard
above the car clatter and Of the
amusement Of others, Il think he
wants to show his clocked socks
watch it" No" said the third, hes
only showing bis LaG manners. The
foot came down and was lost IN the
crowd which got off at the next sta
tion.-New York Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
For Testino Gold.

The acid used by jewelers. for testing
gold is extremely powerful and has to
be very carefully handled. To pre-
vent any considerable quantity Of the
acid being spilled specially construct
ed bottle is employed. The stopper Of
this is made Of glass and contains 4
long pointed glass rod which passes
down the center Of the bottle. When
an article Of jewelry is to be tested
the stopper is simply removed, and
the article is touched with the point of
the glass rod to which q very slight
quantity Of acid has adhered. Gold IS
not affected by the acid, but Imitation
metal turns green.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
When the Shoe Pinches.

"My own common sense and the shoe
clerk permitting, shall never wear
another pair Of tight Shoes" said wo-
man, "but if I should be inreigled into
making myself uncomfortable l know
what shall DO to allay the pain. The
ministrations to the aching feet OF a
man who called on ny Italian cobbier
for relief showed me a remedy The
mans shoes pinehed in three Gferent
places. Having located the painful
spots Rafael dipped long strip Of can
ton flannel into boiling water and held
the cloth stretched tightly across the
mans shoes. When the water began
to evaporate he damperN the cloth
again and repeated the process several
tiInes
Nov said be at last, your shoes
are set to your feet No more hurt
1.-The man gave him quarter, which
/ thought a small price to pay for re-
lief from a pinc.ling shoe. New York
SIM
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Thirty Years Together.

Thirty years OF association-think Of
it. How the merit of a good thing stands
out. in that time-or the worthlessness
of bad one. So there's no guess work
in this evidence of Thos. Ariss, Concord,
Mich, who writes: T have used DR..
Kings New Discovery for 30 years. and
its the best cough and cold cure ever
used.'' Once it finds entrance in home
you can't pry it out. Many families have
used it for forty years It's The most in.
fallible throat and lung medicine on
earth. CnequalIed for lagrippe, asthma,
hay-ferer, Group, quinsr or sore lungs
Price soc, Sl.00. Trial bottle free. Guar
anteed by all druggist.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
The Way Of a Woman.

''Ste passed ne on the street yester-
day without speaking"
"She did,"
Eyes, the stuck up thing"
81 wouldn't say that Perhaps she
didn't mean to snub you"
"Of course she meant to snub me-
You see. had on my old hat"
That wouldn't make any difference
to her"
"Oh, wouldn't it? Once before when
l happened to have on an old dress
she didn't speak to me, either. Now
Tn through with her. If she doesn't
care enough for me to speak when Pm
in my old clothes she needn't speak at
all. won't speak to her when I'm
dressed up. That's all there is to it"
did you speak to her?'
Il should say not. It's her place to
speak first. Do you suppose I'm going
to attract attention by yelling my
lungs out for the like Of her? I guess
not"
Perhaps she didn't see you.'
"See me? Of course she did. l saw
her, didn't L? Then why didn't she
see me"-Detroit Free Press
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a Wiftv Reply.

On one occasion an important dress
rehearsal at His Majesty's theater was
prolonged until the small hours Of the
morning. The company grew very
weary, particularly gentleman who
had been with Sir Herbert Beerbohm
Tree in good many productions. but
who had never attained to more than
a very tiny part. When the time came
to rehearse his few lines be was SO
tired that his voice was anything but
distinct.
whats the matter, Mr. ~" asked
Sir Herbert in his most sarcastic tones.
"Are you saving your voice for the re-
hearsal?''
'.No, Sir Herbert" was the retort.
1--WE never been able to save anything
under your management"
Sir Herbert, an exceedingly witty
man himself. was so pleased with the
retort that the salary Of the small part
man was raised.-London n. a. P.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Lookino For Them.

Major dArlandes. like many another
French soldier, was tired Of waiting
for promotioY and opportunities to dis
tinguish himself He seized an oppor-
tunity to enjoNa 4 little excitement and
at the same time remind Louis WI
Of his baf!led ambitions. He made a
balloon ascension. which at that time
was thought to be 4 very risky affair.
The king promptly reproved him for
his raShneSS.
Your majesty will pardon me. |
hope" said the officer. but the fact is
the minister of war has made me so
many promises in the air that / went
up to look for some of them"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Train Your Sreathina.

If one learns to breathe properly
when young he finds the benefit Of it
in Middle and Old age said nhysi-
clan.
You will notice that when 1 middle
aged man gets into 1 train he holds his
breath and then glUntS loudly as he
sits down This is i stupid practice.
It throws = ,eS;,i::c strain CT the heart
and may even i;ulst Il blood vessel in
tie lungs or The brain. Many Of those
sudden deaths we hear OF are due to
holding The breath While making vio-
lent effort Only the trained athlete is
usually free from this fault. Athlete
or not. every one should practice easy
and regular breathing. II it cannot be
managed with closed mouth then the
mouti, should be opened when per-
forming such operations rs lifting q
weight. running upstairs. stepping into
a railway carriage. and the like. You
may add years TO your life by this lit
tie pYecaution Il .oudon Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Diversions of Earlier Georgia.

M1c0Jah Williamson kept llcellSel
tavern in the town Of Washington. II
front of this tavern was large picture
Of George Washington hanging as !
swinging sign. John Clarke governor
1S19-23) used to come to town and
like most men Of his day, get drunk
They all did not "cut up" however. as
he did on such occasions. Hc went
into stores and smashed things gener'
ally, as tradition says. but he always
came back and paid for them like q
gentleman. Once he came into town
intoxicated and galloped down Court
street and fired through the picture OF
General Washington before the tavern
door. This was brought up against
him later when he was i candidate for
governor, but his friends denied it
Macon Telegraph.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood pure the
white corpuscles attack disease germs
like tigers. But often germs multiply
so fast. the little fighters are overcome.
Then see pimples. boils, eczema, salt
rheum and sores multiply and strength
and appetite fail. This condition de-
mands Electric Bitters to regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and to eXpel poi
sons from the blood. They are the best
blood purifier" writes C. T. Budahn, OF
Tracy, Calf. II have eyer found" They
make rich, red blood, strong nerves and
build up your health. Try them. SOC
at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
New AnaIe on Help.

"Why did you inquire so particularly
into the wardrobe Of that girl you just
hired?" asked one Of two women who
were leaving an employment agency.
.aTo find out how carefully she will
a71ard against burglars" said the
other. my experience has been that
a e5rl who has nice things Of her own
will lock up more securely at night
and keep sharper eye out for sneak
thieves IN the daytime than one who
has nothing Of value to lose. Ne"
York Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Zeigler's Pharmacy
insects That Use Rubber.

When para trees are tapped after
the gum has run into receptacles and
stitfened species Of large black ant
is accustomed to cut out pieces OF the
rubbc:. and cary them away. Bees
also ;iEd uses for india rubber, and
some species in South america actually
cut the bark Of trees that produce resi-
NOUS substances il; orde: to cause q
flow Of the sap. The gum is employed
by the bees Il; q ready made wax for
their nests. iiarpcr's Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Unpafatabte,

The Rev. Charles e. Spurgeon was
fond Of a joke, and his keen wit was,
moreover, based on sterling common
sense. One day he remarked to one Of
his sons:
Can you tell me the reason why the
lions didn't eat Daniel?"
"No, sir. Why was it,"
Because the most of him was back
bone and the -est was grit"-Youth's
COMPANION.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Her ciumnh.

Maria" Mr. DorkinS said, with Il
note of exultation in his voice. Il turn
ed trade today that netted me 4
clean $1,000"
"H'mph," calculated his spouse in
her loftiest you make me tired man
ner, ''I went out today to hunt up 3:
first class cook, and I got her, John-1
got herr'-Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
s strenuous soul hates cheap sue
ceSSeS.-EmelSon.
- -s-~~~~
- - ~Sgs<S

Laughter, while it lasts, slackens
and unbraces the mind. WeakeEs the
faculties and causes kind Of remiss-
ness and dissolution in all the powers
Of the soul, and thus far it may be
looked upon as weakness in the COM
position Of human nature. But if we
consider the frequent reliefs we re-
ceiye from it and how often it breaks
the gloom which is apt to depress the
mind and damp our spirits with tran
sient unexpected CLEANS Of JOY, one
would take care not to grow too wise
for so great pleasure Of life.-Addi-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
An EnoIish kina's Death.

William Rufus was killed by an ar
row, either accidental or with murder
GUS intent. BE died in the New for
est. His body was stripped by tramps
and the next day was found by char.
coal burner, who placed tie naked
corpse on his cart, hoping to receive
reward. On the way to Winchester
the cart was upset, and the kings
body fell in the mire. Covered with
filth and black with charcoal. it ar
rived in Winchester, where it was
buried in the cathedral a few years
later the tower fell and crushed the
tomb, and 600 years after the eur1-
tans rifed the grave and played foot
ball With the kings skull.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
The ORANGE In Spain.

It is considered a very healthful
thing to eat an orange before break
fast. But who can eat an orange
well? One must go to Spain to see
that done. The senorita cuts of the
rind with her silver knife. then, put
ting her fork into the peeled fruit, she
detaches every morsel with her pearly
teeth and continues to eat the orange
without losing drop Of the juice and
lays down the core with the fork still
IN It
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Ris Tribute of Respect.

The freckle faced boy who was
about to be emancipated from high
school thraldom was writing his grad
uating essay
II suppose ought to wind it up" he
reflected, with something touching
and sentimental about the leather
headed, snub nosed, sQueaky voiced,
conceited old snoozer that runs the
shebang."
Thereupon he wrote, "And now, our
dear and honored principal, we turn
to YOU" ctc-Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Electric Centipedss.

Least attractive among the insects
which give light are the so called
electric centipedes. black craWlers
with many legs which have been liken-
ed 10 serpents' skeletons in miniature.
They move il 4 snakciike fashion. for
ward or backward leaving behind
them bright track Of phosphorlc light.
However. they are most accustomed to
appear in the daytime, when the IL
Elimination they afford is not VISIBLE
London Times.
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More people, men and women>are suf-
fering from kidney and bladder trouble
than ever before, and each year more OF
them turn for quick relief and perma-
nen: benefit to Foley's Kidney Remedy,
which has proven itself to be one of the
most effective remedies for kidney and
bladder ailments, that medical science
has devised. Dickson Drug Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
MANY g Suffering Woman

drags herself painfully through hel
daily tasks, suffering from oackache.
headache. nervousness. loss Of appetite
and poor sleep, not knowing her ills are
due to kidney and bladder troubles
Foley Kidney Pills give quick reliei
from pain and misery and a prompt re-
turn TO health and strength. No woman
who so suffers can afford to oyerlook
Foley Kidney Pills. Dickson Drug Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Tha Difficulty.

The First Worker-AIanner born be
blowed. Djoo mean ter say if me an
you come into q bit o splosh we
couldn't keep our ends up with these
ERE docks and people?
His Doubling Friend-0h. we should
be orl right, but our missuses d give
the game away, yer knoU.-London
Sketch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Goinc fra Rounds.

Husband Of Tomorrow (reviewinG
wedding presents)-That awful cruet
seems familiar. Wife Of Tomorrow-
Yes, dear, you saw It at the Browns.
They got it as a wedding present and
gave it to the Smiths at theirs. It's
the Smiths present But never mind,
dear; Harry's wedding comes of soon!
London Opinion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Tn G;iLoH Man

At the headquarters Of the Orlnoco
Spanish traditions located the land OF
El Dorado. the :rilded man. poten-
tate whcSc country was 50 rich ID Goid
dust that he hail his body ;nolnted
with oil ard sprinliled with gold every
morning. so that he shOnc in the sun
as though Siidcd.
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ClSTGeiI NOTytOLS NOStuI.!t'
When Disraeli was q young man be
once went on vacation trip to Corfu
in this extraordinary costume: a
blood red shirt with silver buttons as
big rs shilings, an immense scarf for
girdle, full Of pistols and daggers; red
cap, red slippers, broad blue striped
Jacket and trousers His servant, en-
gagged for the occasion, wore Name
luke dress Of crimson and gold, with q
white turban thirty yards long and a
saber giittering like 4 rainbow."-Lon.
don Spectator.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
She Needed Them All.

There are over 100000 words in the
English language, and most Of them
were used last Sunday by lady who
discovered after coming out of church
that her stunning new hat was adorn'
ed with a price tag on which was
written. Reduced to S2.75."-Norborne
Mo.) Leader.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Fact or Eiction2

"rhe trouble with these literary
clubs" said a captious critic, SIS that
they always degenerate into meetings
for the exchange Of gossip
True enough" replied an enthusi-
astic member, "but how can you ex-
pect anything else when facts are so
much stranger than fiction?'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Damascus Swords.

It is seldom that a really good speci-
men of a Damascus sword can be OBJ
tained, for the art Of working and en-
craving the kind Of steel Of which
they are made is lost. These famous
swords were made Of alternate layers
of iron and steel so finely tempered
that the blade would bend to the hi!t
without breaking.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
ia. sa.c., As;ii.aa .nc Summer Colds -

must be relieved quickly ana t'oIcy's
Honey and Tar Compound viii Go it. L.
NJ. Stewart, 1924 Wolfram ST., Chicago,
writes: Il have been greatly troubled
curing the hot summer months with Hay
Fever ana fnd that by using Eolcy:s
Honey &ni Tar Compound Get great
relief" Many olIIcrs who suffer similar
ly will De glad to benefit by Mr.. Stew
art 5 experience Dickson DRUG Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Tho Translation,

Toole, the great English comedian,
was once greatly tickled at finding In
G French provincial town a poster an
nouncing a translation Of Walker,
London the farce which he himself
had made famous. The adapter had
translated the title as ''Londres Qui sc
promene," or London which goes out
for walks"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
An AHront.

D'Auber-Your daughter paints in
the Dutch school, does she not? Mrs.
Newrich-Not much she don't! We
pay $50 q quarter to give her private
lessons at home Dutch school In
Geed!-Philadelph Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
poe+ipo Mo%her-

did that young man kiss you last
night?'
Mother, do you suppose he came all
the way up here just to hear me
sing"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
The Best She Could Do.

"There is only one reason" be said,
"Yhy have never asked you to be my
wife"
'sWhat is that?" she asked
"I nave always been half afraid you
might refuse"
"Well," she whispered after long
silence, 'sI should think you'd have
curiosity enough to want to find out
whether your suspicion was well
founded or t."-Chicago Record-Eer-
aid.
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Lie iLaa nf the Ehn,sI.

what do you think Of the plot"
asked the theater manager
'That isn't a plot" replied the man
who had paid 50 to see the show.
That's Observation-Disclosures
Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
AGroit.

'sEe is what you might call an
adrcit man"
Decidedly. His sins never ind him
out and his debts never ind him In"
Exchange.
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That Would Do,

If YOU want to find out who is boss
here start something.
All right. see your clock isn't
going. New York Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
An Old StorY.

she tells re that there is I platonlc
love. What does that mean. hubby:
"NcanS that We'll have to dig up
for 4 wedding present III about two
months. u louisville Courier-.Iounal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Patience.

Patience is He most important fac
tor in making 4 success OF life. NO
great work was ever accomplished
without Il wholesome amount Of this
attribute practiccd by lie achiever.
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Eager to Go.

My good man. how did you happen
TO be thrown out Of work.
81 got ort." replied Weary Wombat.
with dignity. Il didn't halter be
thrown out "-Washington Herald.
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Hope Deferred.

Singleton-l understand your, moth
er-in-law is very rich. Does she enjoy
good health: Henpeckke-Enjoy it?
She positively g!oats over it.-EZ-
change.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Chilly Affair.

Stella-Did you give the bride a
shower? Bena-Well, all her friends
threw cold water on the Bridegroom
New York Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-23
Eardicapred.

while coming down in the train
this morning / noticed two ceaf and
dumb men sitting opposite me. One
OF them had IN impeachment in his
speech.
How could Il deaf and dumb man
have an impeachment in his speech?'
Two OF his fingers were cut off,
Exchange.
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Appropriate,

"Hefe's halrpin in the soup. wait
err" said the mad diner.
"Yes. sir It's all right. It's hare
SOM, sir."-Yonkers Statesman
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Msddenina.

They really fear she will become
insane. You see. she found diary
he KEEP: before be married her,
"Ok, see. And the awful reTeia.
tons
Revelations? No 1t was all in
cipher, and she couldn't read q word
Of it''-London Tit-Bits.