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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Good Saline.

Jack-Once more. Molly, will you
marry me? Village Belle-For the
thirteenth time this hour tell you l
will not. Jack-Wel, thirteen knots
en- hour amt bad sailin' for a little
craft like you.-London Tit Bits.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Nothinq.

Binks-Where spent Christmas last
year the thermometer dropped to zero
Jinks-That's nothing. Binks-What's
nothing: Jinks-Why. zero!
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30

II know how people WALK" said
Willie to his grandmother They put
one foot down and let 1t stay till It
gets away behind. then do the same
with the other foot, and keep on doing
it"-Chicago News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Exhausts the Stock.

Peck-I tell you it takes a lot OF
courage to propose. Heck-Ies. so
much that many Of you husbands ne7-
er have any aftcrward.-Boston Tran
script
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Good Impulses.

a mere good impulse that does not
result in good works IS rather worse
than useless. for il not carried out in
deed 1t has a reaction instead Of an
action as it's outcome.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
ArX Enthusiasm.

Does the public Of Crimson Gulcn
remember MY previous visit?' asked
Mr.. Stornington Barnes.
'It Goes replied Broncho Bob.
And is it waiting to receive NE with
open arms:'
Not exactly open arms. 1t LOOKS
more like a case Of concealed weap.
ons."-Washington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Quite Likely.

II wonder when the FIRST surgical
operation was performed.
81 suppose it was IN Adams time.
When he had his fall be must have
broken something''-New York Press
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
The Weather.

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refresh
Ing. wind braces up, snow S exhila-
rating: there is really nc such thing as
bad weather-only different kinds of
good weather.-John Ruskin.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
ono ENGAGEMENTS.

Ioun. Man-Do you believe IN long
engagements, sir? Cynical Benedick-
Certainly, my young friend. certainly!
The longer the engagement the shorter
the marriage:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Settled.

Father-I don't think much Of that
young Sinkins who calls to see you.
Daughter Never mind, father.
think enough Of him for both Of US!
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
q Partial Alihi-

"She claims she has perfect alibi."
What is her alibi?"
She says she can prove that at the
very time the crime was committed
her own little girl was brushing her
hair"
That proves an alibi for her hair,
but how about herself"-Houston
Post
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30

My coffee is not quite sweet
enough" remarked he
"Well, II you don't like 1t suppose
you'll have to lump It." said she, with
q smile. passing the loaf sugar MS
W1y
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN

And when they do-they hurt. HUNTS
OIL is the one inStan-
taneous relief and cure fer all wounds:
bruises. sores, cuts. spraios ard aora.
sions of the skin. 1t forms ar artificial
skin covering. excludes the air instant
ly, stops pain at once. There are many
oils. but none like HUNTS. The ac-
ton is different. and the effect as we'll.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Strictly Business.

Mrs. Knicker-DiG you hold snocs
session with your husband! MTs'
Bocker-Yes. I merely had him pass
an appropriation bill. - New YORK
Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Somewhat VAGUE.

The Smttten Man (fervently)-Lo7e
you. darling? Why, before net you
/ thought only of having a good time
IN life--Puck.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
a Stste Secret.

IT hope your husband has no secrets
from you"
"Not many. However. he never
would tell me what he paid for the en-
cacement rins."-Kansas City Journal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Considerate

Miss Antique don't believe you
could tell my age Miss Causttquc-
| could, but ! wouldn't be so mean
Philadelphia Record
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Til Eor Tar

Tit For Tat.
"Jims thought he was going to bag
the heiress."
"WelI:"
"She gave him the sack."-Baltimore
American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30

Cruel.
CIara-He says he thinks I'm the
incest girl in town. Shall I ask him
to call? Sarah-No. dear; let him keep
On thinking so.-Town Topics.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Ae Iumped it,

In politics what begins IN feas usua!
" ends IN folly Colerldge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30

Weather Note.
M1stress-Well, Cooper. what Is the
weather to be like? Gardener-Well.
mum, | dunno. but the paper do say
forecast" Punch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30

II!
Yes"
I'm sorry did IT.
"Why:"
MY wife has Just bought new one
that's twice rs heavy.'-Cle7elano
Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-08-30
Zeigler's Pharmacy
Worse Of.

Worse Of.
"You know that TOLD you how |
dropped our rubber plant and wrecked
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
ACCUSE GIRL OF ROBBING
POOR BOXES IN CHURCH
Child Says 15-Year-Oid Threatened
Her With Knife When She Sur
prised Her.

prised Her.
NEW YORK, Jan. S1.-Alleging
Il at she had broken open three poor
boxes in the Polish Catholic church
Of ST. Stanisiaus, Driggs-ave. and
Humboldt-st., Brooklyn, the police
held fifteen-vear-old Annie Sulinsky,
No. 1855 Pitkin-ave., as a juvenile de-
lir:Guent and sent her to the Chill
dren's society.
All the worshippers had left the
CT urch yesterday morning after the
Last mass except Mary Jacket, aged
nine, OF No. 73 Engert-ave., who heard
noise near the poor boxes. The
child fastened TO the rear OF the
chit rch and says she surprised Annie,
wao drew knife and threatened to
XIII her II she raised an alarm.
Mary ran from the church, terror.
stricken. Outside she met Sexton
john Lukow, TO whom she told her
story. The sexton quickly locked al
TIE doors, then he hurried to the Hum
holdt-ave. police station.
Patrolman McDermott was sent tc
the church, where he found Annie
| seated in a pew. Three poor boxes
were found TO have been pried open
~ the police station an envelope con.
ia ming fixe-dollar bill and thirty
cents in change were found in the
girls possession. She denied that the
money came from the poor boxes
She said she had worked for a family
In Manhattan until yesterday morn
ing, when she was paid OF and dis
charged
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
Try This Hosss-Mods
Cough Remedy
Costs Little, bat Does tAs Werk
Quickly, or Money Refunasa.

Mx ono pint OF granulated sugar
with u pint OF warm water. and stir
for 3 minutes. Put ~ ounces Of Pin-
ex nifty cents worthy in I pint bot
tie; then add the Sugar Syrup. Take
a teaspoonful every one. two or three
You WIN. ind that this simple REM
edy takesS Mold OF cough more quick
ly than anything else you ever used
Usually ends q deep seated cough In
side OF "a hours. Splendid. too, Tor
shitsp ana oeher shsoss
~ laaative. ' WhicR P helps end cough.
This recipe makes more and better
ready made for $3.50. Il Keeps rsf-
fecty and tastes pleasantly.
PineI is the most. valuable concen-
pine extract and is rich in guiaicol
which are SO healing to the mem-
work In this formula.
with Pinex and Sugar syrup Cor
lar thTouaSout the United states md
Canada that II is often II itateo. But
the old. successful formula his nsvsr
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction.
or money promptly refunded. goes with
this recipe. Your :uggist ha- Ptnex or
Ptnex Co., Fl. Wayne. Ind.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
|Gn.tki>Grey:s%1n|
'After:Suppsr.2e|
TAlks. TdH !
MATRIMONIAL CAKE.

II know a girl" said the Flirt.
Il know several" interrupted the
Cheerful Idiot.
IF you are due for an eruption"
said the Flirt icily, Il will postpone
my story
Go ahead: I'm chastened," laugh
ed the Cheerful Idiot, rumpling his
hair the wrong way.
The Flirt adjusted the veil across
her radiant face, pinned the violets
bit more securely in her belt, and
addressed the Cheerful idiot, with her
shapely chin in the air.
This girl" continued the Flirt.
says she is crazy to get married"
Maybe she Is just crazy on gen.
era; principles, in which case there
is hope of ultimate recovery
THE ultimate recovery will ar
rive on time, but IL will only be ac-
matrimony."
The Flirt was satisfying to the Wis
ion. so the Cheerful Idiot retorted:
"Matrimony can be sweet you
know"
which remark proves you are &C.
Casionally capable of entertaining an
idea. Matrimony must be either
sweet or bitter; there isn't any mid
die ground"
Then let's be charitable: II Is good
for our constitutions. Let's hope she
will escape a bitter alliance"
"Oh. as to hope, have an unlimit-
ed supply. Hope Is a drug on tho
market. This girl can have the big
eest. latest, juiciest hope In my az
Cellent collection, but doubt IL I'M
proving the status of her chances.
The trouble with you is the trouble
with most folk; you think matrimony
is all chance. Shut your eyes and
Jump and trust to luck for the rest.
That is exactly what this girl pro-
poses to do. Mind, she does not want
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS.
City OF Detroit. Mich. Jan. &c. 1911.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
SAND.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office or the Department or PUB
lie Works, Detroit. Mich. until Mon
day. Feb. 8. 1911. at 10 o'clock a m.
standard time. at which time and place
they Will be- opened. for furnishing and
at shipping point). at the municipal
asphalt plant in the city's Western
District yard. as the same may be re-
ending with, Jan. 81. 1912. fifteen thous-
and 16.000) cubic yards, more or less.
OF sand for sheet asphalt paving mix
ture, In said City OF Detroit.
Bidders to deposit in the office OF
the Department of Public Works sam
pies OF the sand TO be furnished
All sand furnished to be approved
Detroit. and to be according to speci-
fications for sheet asphalt paving
adopted by the Common Council Dec.
IL, 1905.
Each bidder must deposit with his
bid a certified check In the sum of
$780, payable to the order OF the De-
partment OF Public Works.
Which sum will be forfeited to the
department in case the bidder refuses
or neglects to enter into contract with
In hvo days after the acceptance OF
mis- or their tender. and VIII be re-
turned 20 the contractor upon proper
execution OF his contract bond. Suoh
contracts to be subject TO the approval
Of the Common Council. Checks depos-
iteu WITH TeJectec piot Will NC rotu.nou
TO the bidder on demand, The bidder
whose tender il accepted will be re-
CURED TO furnish with his contract an
approved surety company bond TO the
city OF Detroit in the sum OF Is per
cent of the contract price. conditioned
on the full and faithful performances
OF his or their part of the contract
Checks and proposals to be placed
In separate envelopes
No bids will be accepted from any
person or firm who Ii In arrears to
tho City Of Detroit upon debt or con-
tract. or who IL In default. as surety
or otherwise. upon any obligation 10
said city.
The Department of Public Works
expressly reserves the right 10 reject
S.SisS J. J. HAARER.
,eSsl Commissioner
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

TO marry some particular man for
the specific and satisfying reason that
he Is the one person In all the world
she would rather spend her life with.
She wants TO marry anybody, be-
cause she fancies she will gain a
place and living by such step.
Or maybe she just wants to write
Mrs. before her name. Anyhow, she
fancies the job 10 done so far as she
Is concerned when the ceremony Is
performed"
Did she tell you all this?" inquir.
ed the Cheerful Idiot.
"Of course not: | know the typo,
that's all. You see an amending pro-
ccssion of them passing through the
divorce court"
Don't they ever draw the sweet
variety of matrimonial plum?"
Il thought you would come to that"
said the FliTt, with a superior air.
Nobody draws the sweet variety; 1t
has to be made. Marriages are like
cakes: in the main the plans and
specifications of all are pretty much
alike. The fiavoring determines the
final deslrability of the article. Two
cakes exactly alike I'm all respects, ex
cept that one was favored with aloes
and one with vanilla, would taste as
different as II they were never COM
posed OF the same ingredients"
Why can't the girl who is crazy
to get married use vanilla IN her
matrimonial cake-or some equally
agreeable favor?'
Because the agreeable fiavors are
roade up OF love and companionship;
tho two things she ignores when she
becomes crazy TO marry'--on general
principles." y
But love and /companionship don't
always come" 49,
well, I'd rather do without cake
than TO eat mine seasoned with
aloes."
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Paul swung into the saddle and due
his toes In the tanks OF his hoepc-
Across the bridge he clattered. end
made for the highway 10 Lexington
Squirting his horse into q run. Re-
we're rode out over the country-otlI0.
Dashing his way and that. up this -
frequented road, down this cowDa<h>
Trough thick woods. across dark
streams OF water, HIS horse stumbling,
rearing, plunging, Paul Revere rode
And everywhere he shouted. up and
arm! up and arm!" Now and then ~
would alicIt at some farmhouse,
pound on the door, and cry: The
British are coming, Up and ARM
Revere was captured. but Was re-
leased. and on foot he ran all the way
to Lexington TO warm Adams and
Hancock, who thus ESCAPED capture.
Paul Revere had saved them. a. he
saved also the arms and ammunition
stored at Concord.
When the British troops reached
Lexington I'm the early morning they
we're stopped ~ the "embattled farm
ers." eight or whom dropped dead I'M
der British fire. Then they reiterated
and the British pressed on to Con-
cord, but were soon forced to retire.
All along the road back TO Boston 3
CALLING fire poured upon the kings
soldier from every thicket and hedge.
The patriot aroused by Paul Revere
amply revenged the dead at Lexington
and the British re'reat became A.
most rout. 4
up and arm! Up and arm!" Paul
Revere's midnight warning was the
cry OF the colonies. battle cry heard
round the world. and still ringing
In the ears of tyranny wherever the
oppressed exist-an eternal inspfra-
ton to liberty and Independence
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

A hush had settled over Boston and
all New England.
IL was an ominous hush that be-
spoke the silent, labored birth of our
nation
John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
the leading spirits who had aligned
themselves against Great Britain.
had fed TO Lexington. Gen. Gage,
with 5000 redcoats exercised a mill
tary government over the common
wealth.
Tue revolutionists had collected
arms and ammunition at Concord.
Their leaders knew that Gage planned
an attempt to capture the contraband
goods.
But-would the British move on
Lexington and Concord by boat, on
would they march by land?
In either event, the farmers must
DO notified. Paul Revere undertook the
task. Stationing a trusted friend In
the belfry Of Old South church, over
looking the British camp, Paul told
him: IF the British move by boat
hang out one lantern, and only one
But IL they march by land, show two
lanterns"
With his good horse, Paul waited
impatiently on the opposite river
bank, gazing at the belfry. from
whence the warning lights should
soon flash II was silent and star
light night.
Then--there was flicker OF light
in the old belfray. One light appear
ed.
Revere frightened the girth of his
saddle.
Another-yes, another light appear
Ell.
1.-TWO lights" he said. They are
coming by land"
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
ROBBERS GET $25o,ooo, BUT
1T Is STAGE" MONEY.

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-When
Harry Simpson, an actor, stog-
gered into the police station,
early today, with blood stream
ing down his face, and gasped
out that he had been held ZIP
and robbed Of 5000 in bills,
the desk lieutenant almost
dropped dead. There was a wild
scurry to rout the reserves and
summon detectives. Then Simp-
son added that the $250,00O in
bills was stage money he had
been using at performance.
But 1t was such good stage
money ! hate to lose it," no
said. Just what the footpads
said when they discovered that
the money wasn't real Is not
known.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
shoe House Quits, Big Sale On.

Una BILE TO secure a satisfactory loca
tion, the Queen Quality shoe house will
20 out of business In the near future,
after q remarkably successful exist :
2nce of IL years. during which time the
store has become known all over
Michigan The lease of the present
quarters at Nos 213-215 Woodward
ave, expires Feb. ]! but the proprietors
have obtained short extension to en-
able them TO close out their stock
Accordingly. everything in the stock
has been marked down and one OF
the greatest shoe sales in the history
OF Detroit begins today. The entire
stock CT mems. women's and children's
shoes will be closed out at 4 great sac
rifice.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
Crown Prince Abandons Trip.

aLONDON, Jan. 31.-On account OF
the plague In Manchuria and China,
Friedrich Wilhelm, the German crown
prince, has abandoned his Oriental
tour, according to a Reuter- dispatch
today and will go directly home from
Calcutta. The crown prince had in
tended touring China, and arrange
ments had been made for an enthusI-
Astic reception In Pekin, where the
authorities were building a special
house for him, costing $4,000. He ex
poets to complete the trip next year
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
WIfe.Beater Draws s25 Fine.

Anthony Waytell, one of Detroit's
most accomplished wife-beaters, was
fined $25, with the option of so days
in the House of Correction, by Po-
lice Justice Jeffries, Tuesday morning.
Patrolman Bunkopski testified that
Anthony was kicking his wife In the
ribs when he arrived at the house,
Monday night.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Whether she is really an American
or a Persian woman now Is quite a
question. Anyhow, Mime. All Kull
Kahn was formerly Miss Brease OF a
well-known Boston family. Her hus-
band 10 charge de affairs at the Per
sian legation In Washington. and Nine.
hull Kahn Is popular hostess OF the
diplomatic set.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
ALL READY FOR WALK DOWN THE AVENUE

Here she is
ready for a nice
long walk with
mother. II c r
pretty w h I e
felt hat is lined
w it h cherry
colored silk,
and the collar
OF her cherry
colored coat is
b &c a d Ike
mothers ow n
coat collar.
These broad
collars, by the
way, are the
very ! a t e 5 t
w i n k c in
coats for the
coming season
both for lit
tie women and
their mothers.
The collar of
this coat has as
a decoration a
w i d e b | a c k
satin ri b b o n
s a S h w h i c h
runs through
e y e cts and
hangs in tas-
sailed ends al
most 10 the
n c m Of tn c
coat.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Use old gloves to recover your nall
buffer. They will cover It nicely and
give a higher polish than the channels
skin. The ends Of the old long glove
make fine jewelry bag by sewing q
deep hem at the top. And draw q
narrow ribbon In so as to close and
open when needed.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

There Is no ideal type except in
art No woman is as beautiful as the
woman the artist sees In his dreams,
or realizes in clay or on canvas.
There are no beautiful women in the
world because there are not enough
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

examples OF the ideal to influence
nature. II women
knew how wise they are, there a.
nothing they could not accomplish.
Women's wisdom Is thing only men
realize, and they are clever enough
to keep It to themselves"--J Massey
Rhind. Sculptor.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Sender
II
WARMER, HENRY ZIMMERMAN vice-Pes
zoe Girls
void Detroit Michigan.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

A new sash is of two heavy silk
cords placed about an inch above tie
normal waist line. These cords are
knotted at the left side with ends
that hang to the knees and are finish.
ed with thick tassels.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

ing. Mrs. Crane is considered an au-
thority on municipal house clean
Ing and in her talk before the club
will give .he result OF recent thor
ough investigation and study of health
and sanitary conditions In several
large cities. Size was asked by the
Minnesota state board of health to
make careful investigation Of IL
cities in that state, ard the result OF
her findings, while II was startling
revelation to the authorities. was 80
thoroughly appreciated for its value
that steps were Immediately taken TO
remedy the evils found by Mrs. Crane
II Is expected that many of the points
Of Mrs. Cranes address will be found
applicable to conditions In Detroit
A pretty home wedding was celc-
brated Monday evening when MICS
Grace Conner, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas W. Common, No. III king
ave, was married to William Pitts
Utley The Rev. Lee S. McCollestcr,
OF the Church OF Our Father, perform
ed the ceremony. The bride was at
tended by Miss Beatrice Hardness and
Miss Genevieye Utley, of Grand Rap
ids. J. T. Utley, Jr., was best man. A
reception followed the religious cera-
mony. The young couple will make
their home at No. 20 Blaine-ave. after
March l5.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

One OF the most invigorating Of
baths Is obtained by the use Of the
following mixture. Upon half a pound
each of dried rosemary and dried
thyme pour 3 quarts of boiling water.
Then put in half pound Of bicar-
Donate of soda and let the mixture
stand for half an hour. Strain it af-
terward and add TO it l pint of rose
water. Use a quart of this mixture to
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
Wife SEEKS Divorce.

Suit for divorce was filed, Tuesday
by Evaline vs. Joseph Moon. Che
charges cruelty.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Hosiery matches slippers, and
many beautiful stockings are shown
having elaborate decorations, oi
daintily embroidered floral designs.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

full bath, and lie In 1t for a quarter
OF an hour.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
Interest ~ per annum
to date of withdrawal.

day OF withdrawal
during the
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

To keep patent leather shoes look
ing well, rub them with olive oil on
taking them off the feet. Before wear
ing them again. rub well with clean
cloth.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Mutton fat Is an excellent remedy
for chapped hands. Melt and rub in.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31
ALL AROUND THE HOME.

Before broiling slice OF ham rub
brown sugar on II. The ham will
have delicious favor.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

A wire dish-drainer placed on tor
of the stove makes fine bread-toast
er. The bread will toast quickly with
out burning.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-31

Allow 2 level tablespoons of baking
powder to each cup OF -four where nc
eggs are used in the baking.