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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Thu Travellers Test

The eminent traveller James Bruce
was highly touchy whenever bis We
racity was called into question. It
happened that when dining out one
day at friends house one Of the
guests observed that it WAS impossi-
bic that the natives of Abyssinia could
eat raw meat Without making any
reply Bruce forthwith left the table
and before long returned from the
kitchen with g piece Of raw beef
steak. peppereo and salted il the Abys-
sinian fashion. Placing this in front
Of the guest VINO had doubted his word,
he said, "Sir, you will eat that or fight
mer' The guest preferred the former
alternative. Thereupon Bruce calmly
observed, "Now. sir, sou viii never say
again that it is impossible"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
The Gibraltar Of the East.

A6en, ar the entrance to the Red
sea, Is q city with 4 remarkable his
tory and is known as the Gibraltar
Of the east" The Bolog0ese traveller.
Lpdovico di Vartbema. many centu-
ries ago declared it to be the strong
est city that was ever seen on level
ground" while Albuquerque, the great
Portuguese pioneer IN Asia, stated
that It was one Of the four places that
were essential TO those holding do
minion IN the orient, the other three
being ormuz. Diu and Goa. But the
Portuguese held Aden only from 1547
30 1851. According to vague tradition,
the place was once occupied by the
Romans. One Of the earlier voyages
Of the East India company was to
Alden IN 1900. In 1902 a treaty was
made between Britain and the sultan
Of Aden. In 1880 his successor was
forced to sell his territory to the Brit
ish as a punishment Tor 81 attack cn
some shipwrecked British sailors, and
eleven years later Adeu was made q
free port. The old town was built on
the crater Of an extinct Volcano
London Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
nns Of sisnarek,s Roars.

On one occasion at luncheon in Ber-
lin General Sir E Hanley was sitting
close to Bismarck. with the old En-
peror William not far off. Bismarck.
talking rather loudly. described the old
uonarch as being generous. but very
forgetful Hamley got nervous. as he
thought the emperor would hear. For
Instance continued Bismarck. 81
pleased him the other day. and be ask
ed me what he could do for me. said,
Give me dozen Of that Tokay you
have in your cellars and he said he
wotadL But" added Bismarck. rais-
sus lbs voice still higher, 'he hasn't
done It" Here Hamley hastily broke
IN Il beg your pardon. but I am really
afrsia the emperor will hear you u
want him to hear me" reared Bis
marek. That's just what ! want"
And q smile broke over the face OF
his tnperia. msster.-"Fifty Years Of
Fleet Street"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Ervi,o Powers Of Birds.

TIE rate at which some birds can
migrate under favorable conditions Is
extraordinary, and as one listens to
their plaintive cries coming from the
darkness overhead 1t Is difficult to re-
alize that In q few hours these same
birds may be within the arctic circle
and a little later may be even crossing
the pole itself. Less Is known
Of the actual dates Of the departure
Of the migratory birds in autumn than
Of those Of their arrival earlier n the
year, and this for obvious reasons.
The way in which our most charming
songsters silently skulk out OF the
country in the autumn IS very differ
ent from that IN which theF make
their triumphal entry IN the spring
when every wood and copse resounds
with their melodles.-Windsor Maya
Zine
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
sneezinc as an Onion.

A sneezc in the days Of old Greece
was q matter Of great concern ana
Import. There was then a god o.
soeez!ng, and great undertakings
would even be abandoned If Q man
sneezed at an inappropriate moment.
the act being looked upon as the ora
Gle Of the god 4 sneeze between
midnight and noon was looked upon
as q fortunate sign, but between noon
and midnight it betokened great mis-
fortune. To sneeze to your right was
lucky. to the left unlucky. Two or
four sleezes were lucky. one or three
very unlucky, and any undertaking in
hand should, If possible, be abandon
ed More than four sneezes did not
count. There is saying in many
parts Of England today. "0nce a wish.
twice g kiss, three times letter, four
times something better" If people
sneezed together it was q good sign.
particularly If they happened to be
discussing business.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
The Puppy's Fault,

An enthusiastic feminist Is enter
tanning friends by reading the lines
which Sheridan indited to the puppy
with q canister tied to It's tail. Lord
Erskine, it appears, had likened wives
to that same canister, and. Lady Ers-
kline being justly annoyed by the re-
mark, Sheridan dashed of the follow
Ing impromptu:
Lord Ersk.ne. at woman presun.ag to
rail,
Called a wtfe a tin canister tied to oDo's
tail.
And fair Lady Ann while the subject he
carries on
Seems hurt at his lordship's degrading
comparison
But wherefore degrading, considered
Alright?
A canister's polished and useful and
bright
And should dirt its original purity hide,
That's the fault Of the puppy to whom It
60
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Trvioo q Joko.


Some years ago in !; North Carolina
court. Judge Shipp presiding, the trial
Of q cause had been protracted till near
midnight. The jury were tired and
sleepy ard showed fagging attention.
Willie Murchison, who was addressing
the jury. thought to arouse them, so be
said, Gentlemen. will tell you an
anecdote.' Instantly the judge, the
jury and the few spectators pricked
up their ears and were ell attention, as
Murchison was admirable in that line,
had a fund OF anecdotes and no one
could tell them better. But he soon
proceeded to tell one Of the duilest.
prosiest and most point!ess jokes pos
sible. Everybody looked disappointed
The judge, leaning over, said In an un'
uistakable tone Of disappointment.
.Mr. Murchison, I don't see the point
Of that joke" Nor either" replied
the witty counsel. But your honor
told it to me on our way down here.
and as I thought the lack Of apprecia-
ton must be due to my obtuseness /
concluded to give the joke trial by
S,1,.v ~
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
z Correct Answer.

Senator Bailey once was chairman OF
q committee to examine candidates Tor
admission to the bar in Dallas county,
Tex. In the case Of one candidate Mr..
Bailey reported to the judge presiding
that in his opiI.ion the aspirant for le-
gal honors had not duly qualified, hay
ing answered correctly but one Of the
questions put to him.
"Only one question:? led the
Judge. "Well, what was that one:'
~ asked him what freehold estate
ts,'' replied Bailey.
"An important question" commented
the judge. and what was his reply:
He made it without the least hesita'
ton observed Bailey with slight
smile. THE fact is. Of course. in bis
favor"
We'll, what did be say?' demanded
the judge inpatiently.
lie said" responded the chairman,
that be didn't know."-New York
World
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
TIRED rundown PEOPLE
A North Carolina Man Suggests
q Remedy

Greensboro, n. C.-'For long
time I was so run down and debili-
tated that could hardly drag around.
My appetite was poor and I could not
sleep nights. 7 had tried different So
called tonics without benefit. I was
advised to try your cod liver end
iron tonic. Vinol, and 7 am so glad
did, for it gave me a hearty appetite,
I soon commenced to sleep soundly,
and I feel strong, well and more ac-
tive than I have for years. Every run
down or debilitated person Should
Just give Vinol q trial" K. Allsbrook.
What Vinol did for Mr.. Allsbrook
It will do for every weak, rundown or
debilitated person in this vicinity. To
show our faith we will furnish the
medicine free If it does not do as we
claim. Come in and get q bottle on
these terms.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Remarkable Feats Of Strength,

Louis de Bouf1ers, who lived in the
sixteenth century, could break a bar
Of iron with his hands The stross-
est man could .ot take from him ball
which he held between his thumb and
first finger. While standing up, With
no support whatever, four strong SOL
diers could not move him. BE remain
ed as firm as q rock Sometimes he
amused himself By taking on his shoui-
ders his own horse, fully harnessed.
and with that heavy load he prone
naded the public square, to the great
delight Of the inhabitants. At about
the same time there lived Spaniard
named Piedro, who could break the
strongest handouts that could be put
around his wrists. he folded his arms
on his chest, and ten men pulling In
different directions with ropes could
not unfold them. Augustus IL, elector
Of Saxony, wac man Of great strength.
He could carry q man in his open
hand.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Mrs Msahinaton's GoNns.

General Washington wore at his in
auguration O full suit Of fine cloth, the
handlwork Of his own household. at
a ball given in New Jersey In honor
of Mrs Washington she wore G sim
pie russet gown" and white handker-
chief about her neck. On one occasion
she gave the best proof Of her success
In domestic manufactures by the ez-
hibition Of two Of her dresses, which
were composed Of cotton, striped with
silk and entirely homemade. The silk
stripes In the fabric were woven from
the ravelings OF brown silk stockings
and old crimson chair covers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Chaucer's Faca In a Stcne.

In the geological branch Of the Brit
ISL museum the visitor is shown
wonderful specimen Of natural imita-
uon in a small ribbon jasper" This
stone, the material Of which is not un-
Ike that Of other banded agates, has
upon its surface perfect miniature
portrait Of the poet Chaucer. Every
detail IS startHngly correct. There are
the white face. the pouting lips, the
broad, low forehead and even the
whites Of the slightly uptucned eyes.
The attendants say that it is utterly
impossible to convince even some OF
the educated visitors that It IS not an
actfcia! production.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Glorious Eews

comes from DR.. J. T. Curtiss, Dwight
Kan. He writes: II not only have cur
ed bad cases of eczema in my patients
with Electric Bitters, but also cured
myself by them OF the same disease. /
feel sure they will benefit any case OF
eczema" This shows what thousands
have proved, that Electric Bitters Is a
mos, effective blood purifier. It's an
excellent remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rheuu, ulcers, boils and running sores.
It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
expels poisons, helps digestion, builds
up the strength. Price SOC. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed By oil druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease.

Partly by driving blood from the sur
face and coneesting the kidneys, and
partly by throwing too much work upon
them. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen
the kidneys, give tone 10 the urinary
organs and restore the normal action OF
the bladder They are tonic in action,
quick in results. Try them. Dickson's
Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Knew What He Could Do.

The lawyer OF the convicted pick
pocket took the fne imposed upon MS
client very much to heart.
Twenty-Five dollars" he expostr-
lated. "Your honor, where IS this
poor unfortunate man to get $25?'
His honor did not know. or 4 ne
cid he refrained from saying SO, but
the prisoner was less discreet.
Gust let ne out Of here for ten or
Sfteen minutes" be said, "a0d III
show you."-New York Sun
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Decide Yourself
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by


Don't take our word for it.
Don't deyend on strangers state
ment.
Raad Manning endorsement.
Read the statements of Manning citi-
zens.
And decide for yourself.
Here Is one case oi it:
Mrs. 81. P. Jeukinson, Church ST..
Manning, S. c., saws: 81 gladly reco'
mmend Doan's Kidney Pills, for know
from personal experience they are q
remedy OF merit. 1 was annoyed BY
kidney complainant had pains through
the small OF my back Doan's Kidney
Pills helped me wonderfully, not only
relieving the misery in my back but
strengthening my kidneys. You may
use my testimonial at any time"
For sale by all dealers. Price &c
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Pretty Certain.

a we'll known millionaire was saying
to his confidential clerk one day, Now
I've arranged those papers for my wife
and children all right, so that Il I
de-
eff you die?" interrupted the secre-
tary. "Say when you die; there's no If
about dying"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Aissinn La tha Thasfer.

Formerly there was no Kissing in ths
theater. The benevolent audience was
content to yawn and: fall asleep. The
invention Of kissing; is: no: Older thar
1850 and took plase at, the FIRST repre-
sentanoa OF -Aspar.". q tragedy,of Eon,
teuelle, so we are told byathepoet Roi
in his .:Breyet de Ia Calotte." "a farce
vas produced In n:SBennister' s.-ttine in-
der the title Of Fire and Water" II
predict its fate said Banntster Whist
tate~ whispered the, anxious author
at his side. what fateT said Ban
Mister. "Why*whst can fire. and water
produce but htssT'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
A Cold, LaGsipee, Then Pneumonia

is too often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that bang on weaken the system
and lower the vital resistance. Foleg's
Honey and Tar Compound is reliable
medicine that stops the couph promptly
by healing the cause; soothes the inaam.
ed air passages, and checks the cold.
Keep always on hand. Refuse substitu.
tes. Dickson's Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Backaehe Almost Unbsarable

Is an almost certain result Of kidney
trouble. D Toomey. S03 E. Olive ST.,
Bloomington. H.. says: Il suffered with
backabhe aud pains in my kidneys
which were almost unbearable. | gave
Foley Kidney Pills q good trial, and
they done wonders for me. To-day can
DO hard days work aud not feel the
effects" Dickson's Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
S$frnneS

II want you to introduce me for
membership at the Union club, old
man" more than insinuated one fel-
low to our acquaintance.
"Pd like to-" answered the other,
'but they're awfully particular, you
know"
"That's your fatterlng way Of put
sing It." responded the frst "but I
know better. Amt you nemberT'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Musical Note,

whats the matter over there IL the
horn part?" asked DR.. Strauss at re-
hearSal
I'm sorry, DR.. Strauss" replied the
horn player, but I can not play this
passage or the horn. It may be all
right Oh the piano, but
Don't worry yourself" answered
the composer-conductor 1T Is equally
impossible on the piano. Mus1cal
Courier
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
The, Name kentucky.

II Is the opinion OF many auktosfetes
that the Indian word Kentuckee5 did
not signify dark and bloody battle
ground" asmany have supposed Tsey
incline to the belief that the word
means AT the head -of1a river" and
that It was used to designate the place
where, the Indians gathered previous
to migration ,seushwasd This spot
Was near: thessource Of the, Kentucky
riyes.--News.YerktP Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Streets OF ] onSon,

F.; What IS the acme Of discomfort 20
which q pedestrian can be subject IN
Lordon? In a morning walk this
writer encountered in close proximity
xhe following nuisances and dangers:
The delivery Of coal through g coal
hole in the pavement. Next door beer
was being lowered by an almost IN
seen rope into 4 yawnins su!f-the
oublic house cellars The dustnan was
collecting at the next house. and close
by the asphalt pavement was being re-
paired and turned the walker into the
road, where he was splashed By the
passing motorbus.-London Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
New TO Him.

After he had tried for q. moment to
get his key inserted in the keyhole he
stepped back and leaned against the
side Of the vestibule. Then be scratch
ed his head IN perplexity and saide
.Itsh shtrange! I never knew be-
fore that we had one Of theshe re-
y6SEr' doorsh here."-Judge.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
!WhxRRv:sss.5Acd

HartrPpe Poor ooM :Ssownsmith.s
memory IS complete blank He can't
remember thing. BorooweA-5A, ha-
10, no, no! Harduppe-What are you
laughing about? Bonoweli-I can't
help It owed him SO Ha. ha, hal
-Phila6eIphia Record
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Sheriff Clarendon County.

For Sale-One lot in the Town OF
Foreston, containing two acres, with q
dwelling thereon. and tract OF land
near Foreston containing ten acres, all
the said property is decided to Mnck
Broom. and will he sold on reasonable
terms. Address Louis Broom, Man
ming, s. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
To VarhR.

Prsoner-I didn't steal the horse. !
only took him from the fellow what
stole him
"Shure! / phoned that TO the vtg-
lance committee. but It's no go. Thsy
phoned me to hang up the receiver
LIE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Full Deck

Irste Wife-That's the ffty-second
talsehood you've told me this week
Unabashed Husband-We.l, now. you
can see what is meant by the express
sion "a pack Of es."-Pittsburgh Post
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Before and After.

sow does this noted healer, who
cuses his patients by touching them'
dlEer from regular physician"
''Why, he touches them before ne
carts Shem."- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Always a Way.

81 am beginning to fear" saA the
Rev. MI. Goodman, that may be IN
jecting too much humor into my SER
mons. The congregation may fall into
the, habit OF neglecttng to take me Sc
riously."
.'oh, don't worry about that dear
his wife replied Whenever you be-
gin to notice that they are not taking
you, seriously just ask them to raise
your salasy."-Chicago Recocd-Hesala.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
.STATEOF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Clarendon County.

VaQfGssauH Ouaaaty
! COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Decree.
R.D. Lee, I. G: Strauss and Davis D.
Noise, Executors OF the Last Will
and Testament OF Marion Noise,
Plaintiffs.
Against
Easyannah 5Pinkney, Mary A. Pink
ney, Louelien ,Pinkney, B. a. D.
Pinkney, r. 3. r. Pinkney, Jethro
u. PiEkney, Israel Pinkney and
Bernice Pinkney, Defendants.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A
Judgment Order OF the Court OF
Common Pleas, in the above stated
action, to me directed, bearing date
OF January 31st, 1912, will sell at
public auction, to the highest bid
der for cash, at Clarendon Court
House, at Manning, in said county,
within the legal hours for judicial
|sales, on Monday, the 1st day OF
April, 1912, being salesday, the fol-
lowing described real estate:
All that tract of land In the county
OF Clarendon in the State Of South
Carolina, containing thirty acres,
more or less, boz nded on the North
by lard OF W. 8. Strong; East by pub
tie road leading from Charleston to
Camden; South by lands of Salina
Mason and West by land now, form
eriy OF 0. D. Haryin.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
E. B. GAMBLE,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
The Manning Realty and
Insurance Agency.
To Save Money.

Marx Twain's rules for saving money
when one was tempted to part with
some Of his treasure we're simple.
Here they are:
To save half when you are fred by
an eager impulse TO contribute to
charity. wait and count forty. TO save
three-Quarters count sixty. To save
It all count s1xty-fve.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Th KeyaoSa

Knickee-I thought simplicity wassso
sbesthe keynote Of your gowns. trs.
KniSkec-It is I have simpy1gos 20
have Observation-Disclosures.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Tire Uasai Course.

She-What, woeA you dosH youaasd
money enough 70 suppiy9onr needs?
Held make a lot more to supply my
wants-varsety Lite.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
hI;.nAcina Radrek

II think It Is disgraceful to be enos'
nously rich"
'Oh, 80 do L! was brought up to
think that Hey. But, say
"WeN?"
"Dou't yon wish once In awhile that
you weren't so blamed respectaele?-
Toledo Blade.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Ore Dey,

Finish every Gay and ba done With It
You have done what you eouia. Some
blunde-s ard absurdIEes no doubt cfeps
In. Forget them as soon as you can
Emerson
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Never Finished.

he (anxiousIy) : About how long,
darling, will it take to complete your
rousseau? She-All the rest OF my
married life.-Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
Notice to Creditors.

x5;.:All persons having claims against
;the estate of Joseph S. Bell, deceas-
ed, will present them duly attested,
and those owing said estate will make
payment to the undersigned quallfi-
ed administrator of said estate.
JOHN D. GERALD,
Administrator.
Manning, S. c., March 9Th. 1912.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27
More Than Polite.

sAe-I hope you were polite to papa,
6eac2 Ee-Indeed I was I gave him
g cordial invitation to make bis hou>s
NE home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-03-27

Wise men change their mtnda Z taay
grow Y!ser.-LHe.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-25

News of
Atlanta

n TR. AND MRS. JOHN f. MUIR
wi PLY, who have just returned
home. after an extended stay
abroad, were rendered a dinner party
last evening by Colonel and Mrs. Rob
ert j. Lowry. The dinner was given at
the Piedmont Driving club. Covers
were laid for twelve at table having
as a decoration several small vases
filed with Killarney roses, which were
later presented to the guests as souve-
Mrs. a feature of the evening was the
reading of a number Of clever letter
grams addressed to the honor guests
Mrs. Lowry received her guests wear
ing white lace over white satin, with Il
touch Of coral on the corsage Mrs.
Murphy wore Paris gown Of white
satin draped in black accordion pleateI
net, with a garniture of rhinestones on
the corsage and girdle of raspberry
velvet.