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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Center OF the Earth.

Il shaft were sunk vertically to
the center Of the earth and an object
suspended from spring balance were
lowered down the shaft the weight OF
the object. as indicated by the dial OF
the balance, would at first increase as
the descending object approached the
deeper and denser strata After pass
irg Il certain depth. however. the
weight would begin to diminish. and
it would continue to diminish to the
center of the earth. where its value
would be zero. because the object
would there be equally attracted in
every direction
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
The Clemson Agricultural College.

Enrolment over I00-Value OF prop.
erty over million and a quarter
Ninety teachers and officers.
Seven full four years courses. in Agg-
riculture, Engineering, etc.
Cost per session of nine months, IN
Guiding all fees, board, heat, light, laun-
dry, and necessary uniforms-S12l.ol.
Students who are financially able pay
$4,000 tuition additional.
Scholarship and entrance eXamlna-
tions-The college maintains IA Agrl-
cultural Scholarships, and 43 Textile
Scholarships, worth each $4,000 and
free tuition.
(Students who have attended Clemson
college or any other College or Cnlver-
sity, are not eligible for the scholar
ships unless there are no cthe: eligible
applicants
Scholarship and entrance eSamlna-
tions will be held at the County Seats,
July l4th, y. m. Next session opens
September 13, 1911.
Write at once to w. NJ. Riggs, Presl-
dent. Clemson College. S. c.. for cata-
losue. scholarship blanks, etc. # you
delay. you may be crowded out.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Nsv., Suffered From Bath.

There are quarters in London In
which the uselessness Of the bath IS
no novel proposition A district nurse
called at a house where there was q
case of infectious disease.
'.Have you bath in the house"
asked the practical visitor.
Yes. num-" was the reply: ~but,
thank God. we've never 'ad to use it !"
LONDON Chronicle
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Atmosoherie Resistance.

The resistance OF our atmosphere ma
,erlauy retards raindrops, hailstones,
aerolites and all ether bodies which
fall through it, and were It not TOR the
resistance it presents every rainstorm
woulc be disastrous to the human
race. as each drop would fall With
velocity great enough to penetrate the
full length OF a full grown mans body.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Handy With the Whip.

Teamsters are prouder Of their skill
with the whip than Of anything else
in the world \ group Of teamsse7s
were talking one night
'.Out on the plains" said one young
fellow. Il used to cut down steer
with my whip. skin him and divide up
his carcass"
4. red headed fellow said his uncle
could take two whips and write the
Lords Prayer on the bark Of birch
with the left hand one, at the same
time playing operatic selections with
the other on q tin can at seven PAGES.
That's pretty good work." said
veteran, ''but my old father used to
draw corks with every flick of the
LASH
Then q cross eyed stranger spoke up
Gents he said, Il know there's
men can even hair cut and shave ye
with 4 whip-I know it, for I've seen
it done-but the only man that ever
found the whip real lucrative was Tom
Fallon. from Sag Harbor. Tom with
his whip made real nice little pile"
How so?" the RED headed man
asked
.Pickin pockets" said the stran-
ger.-Los Angeles Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Avoid Substitution.

Youngbubby (as be gulped down his
first bite OF pancake,-Wow: Whas
awful sirup! What in the mischief Is
1t: Ycungwifev (tearfully}-Oh. dear.
was hoping you wouldn't notice It,
bu, the grocer vas all out Of table
sirup. and got bottle Of cough strup
ins1ead.-Judge-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Kill More Than Wild Beasts

The number of people killed yearly
bv wild beasts don't approach the vast
number killed b. disease germs. No
life is safe from tl.eir attacks. They're
in air, water, dust. even food. But grand
protection is afforded by Electric Bit
ters, which destroy and eSpel these
deadly disease germs from the system:
That's why chills, fever and ague, all
n,alar:ai aod many blood diseases yield
promptly TO this wonderful blood puri-
fier. Try them. and enjoy the glorious
health ard new strength they'll give
YOU. Money back if rot satisfied. Only
soc q. al! druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Mistaken Affa5iIity.

What inade our pirate chief compel
tie prisoner 10 walk the plank so has
sly" :SaeG the pirate.
BE wa> Que of those CHEEKY and
faIni.a! ready made humorists. The
first ihia: re said when be saw the
cniet WIS. 'Oh. you Captain Kidd" y
Washington Star
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Kidney Diseases Are Curable

under certain conditions. The right
medicine must be taken before the dis
ease has progressed too far. Mr.. Perry
A. Pitman, Dale, Tex, says: i was
down in bed for four months with kidney
and bladder trouble and gall stones. One
bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured
me well and sound" Ask for it. Dick
son Druk Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Then cross eyed stranger spoke up

.'Pickin' pockets" said the stran-
ger.-Los Angeles Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

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Grp I1e psyoms pus 5uIuIoW 7Qa "
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em MoUr usAe .uoM-esnoq sql lnoQe
se,n1 1eq ~ asr5 PUG p1co 81 euS,.
.;ol sea- MoH .ics o. Su!Vl ooLN,
:, ,.aIn2gmoos1p s.eJ!M Gu Su1uolrA Asp
1eQlo eQl emq pooS 9 qons prq l.,
.a6UshsN
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Sriqht Child.

How long has your daushser been
studying artY
Five years. and she has made great
progress. She can talk about motifs
and atmosphere and such things IN
such a way as to make you think she
knows perfectly well what she means"
Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
THEMANNyNG TIMES, JULY s. 1911.

Foley Kidney Pills are composed OF
ingredients specially selected for their
corrective, healing, tonic and stlmulat-
ing effect upon the kidneys, bladder
and urinary passages. They are anti
septic, antilithic and uric acid solvent.
Dickson Drug Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
A Peek Into His Pocket

would show Lhe box OF Backlen's Arnl-
ca Salve thar Z. S. Loper, a carpenter.
OF Marill;.. y. Y, always carries 81
have never had q cut. wound. bruise, or
sore it would not sooa heal" be writes.
Greatest healer of burns, bolts. scaIds.
cnappei hands and lips. ferer-soreS,
skin-erupsions, eczema, corns and piles.
25c ;i5 all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
f,e;no the inevitable.

rs it selfish ambition that inspires
your eagerness to rush into official re-
sponsibility
Not at ALL 1t IS merely generous
willingness to so to the front and
stand my share Of the harsh criticism
that patriotic effort always receives
Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
,nouisitive Girls.

Bessie-I almost hate Carrie Dyer!
She asks such impudent questions, you
know. was telling her If Frank
Barnes had asked me to marry him
once be had asked me twenty times,
and she had the imperttnence to ask
me If he had asked once. Minnie-The
idea! But has ne. Bessie?-Exchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Tho Family Cat.

Under rormal conditions says
Chicaso's health commissioner, .'all
the epidemic aud local diseases thrive
upon the family cat The woman who
refuses 20 give her child a redhot
poker as toy has no hesitancy in
putting into its arms the most dan
gerous plaything-the family cat. 1t
is no difficult matter to quarantine the
child sick with scarlet fever or diph-
theriu. but the family cat goes where
i, pieaSeS and comes when it likes"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

And be ,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
AmbipuouS.

When Bilkins was away from home
Cd {. long business trip he got letter
from mis- wife that still puzzles him
II enCrd thus:
"EaeY Is well and lots brighter than
She used to be. Hoping that you are
the same. remain. your loving wife"
Everybody's Magazine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

5 do understand you to say, pris-
oner. that you knocked him down be-
cause lie called sou 4 dirty liar:'
Yes. your honor: simply couldn't
stand it. Il there is one thing l have
always :ir:neu myself on more than
anythin. else it is my cleanliness. p
L0uGOu Answers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Ecnnnmical

Eusoand-vou are not economical.
Wife->Weii. if you cont call woman
economical U'ho saves ner wedding
dress tor Il possible second marriage
ia like 10 know what you think econ
omy is like Glasgow Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Knsw His Business.

..She had him arrested for kissing
her. anG be was 6Eed $780,"
"Yet they are good friends now.
Yes: ne announced in open court
that it was worth the price" e."-Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Preaching and Practice.

visitor-CouId speak With the par.
son for moment: Scranton. II
disturbed him now bed take my head
of! Hes writing q sermon on ~Selt
Control"-Puck
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
An Observant Youth.

lis that man bill colIector?" said
the new clerk
"ae may be in some places, replied
the messenger boy. but not in this Of
Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Trua TO Life.

.Oh, It ever come across that artist!
he calls his picture The Sleeper on
the Bench and has put volume OF
my poems in his hand"-giegende
Batter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
r.. co,I.o, Dan,seI E.o,alns.

II breathe my VOWS from sur
charged heart said the young man
Nonsense, George" said the college
damsei. You don't breathe from your
heart You breathe from your dla.
phracm. m."-Kansas City Journal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
After MiGnidht.

Wife-Im sorry to see you come
home in such a state as this, Charles.
Husband-I knew you'd be sorry, Car
rie, and that's why told you not to
sit up.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
4 Lie Position.

Annette-Ethe! is about to accept q
lifetime Job OF twenty-four hours
day. Florence = Indeed! Annette -
Yes. She is going to marry man to
reform hira.-Chicaso News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
SeuiIL pue pIEpuC4S

SeuIlL pue piEpUC4S
o,,opr0 .'mlu Ncelq OF saul aus
aIou 90, QaleM s.su eIou aul 'SqMr
.iI7Msuc 7Ql s.leqA, leS
,SBN 'sIW ssm eQl plCs ..preQr o..
a.oElq-e-oIaq slGell lucA17s
sSg1eAB eQ SD purQsnQ leu slG7ll 81
.,snsa uemoM C.. aeSSrN p!Gs SEX
'lsEssuV ey
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Progressina.

!VS5E CSSITIS5s
''Do you think Miss Roxy cares any
thing for you?"
We'll. | think she's beginning to
care little
What makes you think that?"
WHY. the las; time called she only
rawuet twice. and TWO weeks ago
counted i've yawns in one evening"
Variety LIte.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Wisdom.

Wisdom may be compared to water.
AS water leaves the heights and gath
ers In the depths. so Is wisdom receiV-
ed from on high and preserved by
lovly souL-Talmud
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
.iaainns Thindi

Miss Pla1nletgh-See my new en-
sagement ring? Don't You think my
fiance showed excellent taste? Miss
Ryval-Oh, yes-tn the selection OF the
rine.-Boston Transcript
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Unfortunately, Yes.

The trouble with the story which
you ,ell IS that 1t is almost sure to
remind somebody of another which Is
Just as cld--Chicago Reco1d-Herald-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
4 Great Deal,

Whenever | look at ny wife" said
tie husband OF the celebrated fatteSt
woman on earth. u feel that have
great deal to be thapkfui for"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Never Saw One.

Urchin-Paw. what is an accommo-
dation train? Parent don't know,
Bobby: never saw Ole ncago
Tribune
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Could. br+ Would He?

II have called" said the young man,
ITO ask for your daughters hand IN
marriage"
Can you support her in the style
she has been accustomed to-"
YES" answered the young man
But will you:" demanded her fa-
ther. who was already supporting two
sons-in-iaw.-Detroi Free Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
a Biz Thick,

Parisians drink scarcely any water
other than mineral water. The Seine
water hasa shocking reputation
John Raphael, Paris correspondent
for several London papers. said that
one afternoon a pretty actress met her
doctor at a dress rehearsal in boule-
ward theater.
1Look here" she said, u am quite
sure that all this mineral water
drink, since you have forbidden wine,
is dreadfully bad for me. I want
your permission to drink filtered Seine
water now
very wel:." replied the doctor, If
you insist. But. mind. you must chew
it well"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

Happiness at least Is not solitary.
It Joys to communicate: 1t loves Others.
for it depends on them for its exist.
ence
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Scrunles and DRAINS,

Although there are three scrupies in
e dram. the more drains one takes the
fewer scruples one has--New York
Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

The world Is a comedy to those who
think. a tragedy to those who feel
Horace Walpole.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
q Shor4 Story.

Chapter IL think you are just the
bestest, coolest husband IL all the
world:
Chapter 2-I wonder how much she
wants.
Chapter sAnd he gave It to me
without fussing bit wonder what
he has been up to.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

Doing nothing for others Is the m-
doing Of oneself
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
There lies a bark that IS lost for

His companion growled and naVigat-
ed on.-Exchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Not Ponular.

Il don't take much stock In that
scheme OF yours" said the moneyed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

Tell your secrets and become a slave.
-Sterne.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

.And no one else does. either" re-
sponded. the promoter.-Amateur Stage.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

Vegetables for Soup, 2-lb. can. l5c
Condensed Soups, Campbell's. can loc
Condensed Soups, None Such, can. lOc
Condensed Soups, Heinz's, can. lOc
Hams, Sits Premium, small, 10. 2lc
Hams, Kiugan's Reliable, $40 10. l9c
Breakfast Bacon, Dove Brand. 10. l8c
Breakfast Bacon, Globe Brand, 10. 2lc
Smoked Bacon. very finest. To-. l6c
Apples, sun dried, per lb.:....- l5c
Apples, hnest evaporated, To-. 22c
Peaches. large cans, fne for pies l6c
Asparagus Tips, per can...... 30c
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05
Lost Bark.

Mrggins. seeing dead dog In the
ditch. stopped and, after gazing intent
" at It, said to his companion anotn-
er shipwreck."
"Where%'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-07-05

Tomatoes, extra fancy, large can loc,
Lima Beans. 2-lb. cans. ....... 15c.
Peas, Early June, sifted, can..... l5c
Peas, Early June, choice, CAM. !2c
Beans, Golden Wax, choice, can. l5c
Irish Potatoes, new, per peck. 5Oc
Corn. finest Name, can. ....-... l2c'
Corn, choice Maine, can !Se
Corn. finest Maryland, can. lOc
Okra and Tomatoes. large can. l5c
Okra, plain, in 2-lb. can. !2e
Pork & Beans, VanCamp's, l8c- q 2oc
Baked Beans, Heinz's Vegetarian lec
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-05-12

der ribbon il floated in waving
folds Startled he dashed IL from
nim, and il fell on the withered
arm of one of the swift runnars.
The swift runners would have
fled, through alarm: hut instant
~ the most exquisite sensations
pervaded the limb, and i'm mo-
ment more il was healed
The man in the eestacy Of his
JOY. threw up his arm, and from
which the floating wand fell on
the arm of the next. which also
was healed. till in like manner
all the swift RUNNERS We're eur
ed When the arm of tile last
ore Of them was healed the way
ing wand resumed the shape and
form of an inflexible staff.
When Montezunla learned that
Doglatlta. with his precious band
was marching on Pecos. and
what a terrible oath that chief
had taken To exterminafe him.
and his people, he forthwith set
cut TO reach that village rs soon
as possible. Preceded by the
swift runners. he led on his band
till a high eminenee overlooking
the broad valley OF the Rio
Grande. was reached when eel
umns of smoke were seen, as
cending from almost every noun
tain top. As far as the eye
could see. these signals of the
gathering Of the rowing Apaches
darkened fhe air.
On beholdiug these ortentous
signs Of war Montezuma called
ulatha 10 his side and said:
From every mountain top Is
ascending the war smoke Of our
foes. who are collecting all their
forces for battle. Doglatha, the
revengeful chief. has stirred up
these wild bands To gint his re-
Ven9e and We must collect our
people Ia meet the coming storm
The Turquoise Mine. situated
on the foot hills OF the Gambia
Mountain. will he our place of
| rendezvous. Seud the swift run
ners TO all the villages, and see
| that they are warned of the ap-
preaching contest. Bid them sum
mon cur warriors to meet all oui
forces there
Olatha did as his father direct
| ed. Like wind flew the swift run
ners TO the numerous villages
that lay scattered through the
valley of the Rio Grande. warn
ing them of the threatened dan
ger. and summOning theirchiefs
and warriors To the place Of rem
!dezvous.
Meanwhile. Montezuma, and
Aha. with the zuai lstnd. turn
- their course towards the vii
lage nf Peeos. directed their
march across the river andvalley
Iof the Rio Grande, and passing
north of the Gambia Mountain
arrived at the Turquoise Mine.
situaed amidst the foot hills
| that quietly lift their modest
heads IN the southwest corner
of the Santa Fe Valley.
Ito be continued.)
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-05-12

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any ease of Catarrh
that cannot he cured by Hall s.
Catarrh Cure. F. j. CHENEY
and COMPANY. Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have
known F. j. Cheney for the last
ID years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business,
transactions, and financially able
TO carry out any obligations that
are made by his firm. Walding.
Kinnan and Marvin. Wholesale
Druggist. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces O
system Testimonials sent free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, FAC.
per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-05-12

VI ~ -
Colindrina grew ! deadly pale.
rhils Montezrna. was rhm der
< at tie ann ounrement.
20 Nontezum the hour has
arrived when the prophecy con-
corning this wand is TO be full
filled. go, make ready, follow-on
and save our SON. exclaimed
Colindrina. Return to me before
thou sestest out on their Journey
and the wand shall be placed in
thy hands.
MontezuIna Immediately left TO
make the requisite preparations
for the journey, while luna left
for her apartment to flood grief
with tears. or cool her burning
brain by breathing the sieep-pro
tducing flowers with which her
vases were ever filled.
Colindrina, in the meantime. -
placing her hand in her bosom
! and gently severing gossameI
| chord that held he flexible wand
around her person, unwound it
and drew il forth. Like slep
der ribbon it waved in coiline
revolutions. dallving with the
ambient air till. wave by wave
it Strengthened. and stiffened
Iirto an inflexihle rod. assumed
| the dimension o. staff.
| When N1ontezuma returned
| who had been absent hut few
minutes, Colindrina gave the
transformed wand into his hands
| the size and texture Of which hi
rapidly examined with equal ad
miration and Advertisements.
! He declared. THAT Of all tn,
| growths of the eart'f. minreal, O.
vegetable, was there a like Of i
!. TO be found, OF bush, or shrub
or tree, or OF rock. or OF ore. o
b gem Wood or stone like unto i
inor Zunian, nor redman Of an,
TRIBE. had ever seen, or heard
: of, in valley Or on mountain-tor
by the seaside. or on the extend
ed plain
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-05-12
Notice OF Letting Contract For
The Construction Of New Bridge
In 4th, Supervisors District.

The State of Mississippi,
Monroe County.
Notice j. hereby given that. the
Board of Supervisors of said county
will, on Tuesday the 4th. day of April,
1911, at the west door of the county
court house, in the City of Aberdeen,
Miss. within legal hours. proceed to let
to the lowest responsible bidder the
contract for building new bridge over
creek about IA of mile west of Strong
Station. in the 4th supervisors dis
trict.. according TO plans and specifi-
cations adopted by the board at its
March 1911. meeting. The success
full bidder will be required To execute
bond in an amount equal to amount
of bid for faithful performance of
said contract.
BY order of the board this the 10th,
day of March, 1911.
L. p. Smith. Clerk.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-05-12
Ito be continued.)

Hon. f.. +. Noel, Governor,
State of Mississippi.
Jackson. Mississippi,
SirS:
We the undersigned officials
of Oakley Hospital. and Oakley
Farm. do respectfully ask that
your ExcelIency grant a pardon
to Hattie Rogers, now confined
in the State prison, for assault
with intent, and sentenced 70
one year in the State Penitenti-
AIRY. Hattie was convicted at
the fall term of the Circuit
Court Of Monroe County.
We respectfully petition that
at the time the crime was com
mitted, she was confined 10 her
bed. and had been for sometime
and that she was attacked by
the person injured, and in all
probability she acted i'm self
defense: that the crime was not
an aggravated one and not seri-
Gus.
She is now suffering from the
lung trouble, and confined to
her room. and bed most Of the
time We have no compartment
for conslmptives in the Woman 5
Walls. and she is forced to stay
III the same room with the other
inmates. which is very undesire-
able.
In view of these facts we re-
specially ask that your Excel
lency use the great pardoning
power vested in You as Governor
and grant this woman "A pardon.
j. Il. Roberts.
f. V. McInnis.
H. F. Day,
H. NJ Buckley.
and others.
5 wks.