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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Drinking Horns,

Drinking horns were beloved OF the
early Saxons, who always took thelr
mead in this manner. Many Of the OLD
drinking horns were fashioned from
the horns of the rhinoceros under the
belief that at sweats at the approach
Of poison Hence, according to this
superstition, the drinker would be IN 4
position to tell at once whether an enc
my had been tampering with his oev-
erage-London Globe
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
The Souud Sleep Of Good Health

is net f,r those suffering from kidney
aillren,s ard irregularities. The promo,
use of F'ol7y Kidney Pills will dispeI
backache and rheumatism. heal anG
strengthen sore. weak and aiiing Kid
news. restore normal action. and wi h il
health and strength. Mrs. NJ. T. Spals-
bury. Sterling, H., says: II suffered
great pain in my back AMI kidneys.
could cot sleep at night ard could not
raise ny hands over my head. But two
bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured me. "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
The State eofsouth Carolina
County Of Clarendon.

BEJames NJ. Windham, Esq, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS, J. G. Hudson made suit
w to me 70 grant him letters OF
administration OF the estate and effects
OF 4. O. Hudson.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said y Q. Hud-
son, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of Pro-
bate to be held at Manning on the ls5
day of February next. after publication
hereof, at II O'Clock in the forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have, why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand, this goth
day OF January a. D. 1911.
JAMES NJ. WINDHAM,
IsEAL.2 Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Masks and Faces.

Masks are Of very ancient origin. In
a tomb 5000 years old at Mycenae Or.
Schliemann found two bodies with
faces covered by masks Of gold. One
of the masks represented, the head Of
Eor. Among ancient Greeks the lion
mask was sign Of distinction. With
the Peruvians Of old it was mark OF
royal lineage. In q grave of considera-
BILE antiquity in Peru silver mask
was found on the head Of mummy
The mummy Of q prince who lived in
the reign Of Rameses H., discovered in
a small vault at Memphis, in Egypt,
had a mask Of gold leaf over the face.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
q Parsnn,e Three Prices.

A good tale is told Of an old Welsh
minister in the sixties who when Writ
ten to Us to his terms for officiating at
a special preaching festival replied
that he had three prices: For 10
shillings ] will make all the neople
laugh. for a sovereign VI: make
them laugh ard weep alternately,
while for 80 shillings / will make
them jump on top Of the benches
Cardiff Western Mail.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Fatal Street Music.

In castiG" up the score against street
musicians i, mus: never be forgotten
tha, to them was due the untinelv
death of ouc of England's foremost hu-
moristS. John Leech. The strain OF
ceaselesS application 10 his work rem
dered Leech abrormally sensitive to
street noises OF all descriptions. and
street musi. in particular drove him
frantic The organ grinders. it is said.
knew Of his enmity toward them and
played within earshot Of his studio sim
ply to plague him In letter to Mr..
Bass. NJ T.. who was framing bill
for the suppression OF street noises,
Mark Lemon. the editor Of Punch, de
clared tha, beyond q doubt Leech's I'll
timately fatal malady. angina pectoris.
CT breast pang. was due to the dis
turbance of his nervous system caused
By the continual visits Of street bands
and organ srinders.-London Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
4 Warning Against Vet Feet.

Wet and chilled feet usually affect the
mucus membrare of the nose. throat
and lungs, and Ia grippe. bronchitis or
pneumonia may result. Watch careful
IL, particularly the children, and for
the racking stubborn coughs give
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. 1t
soothes the infamed membranes. and
heals the cough quickly. Take 60 sub
Stitute.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Fixing the Inernonetec

When thermometer falls without
breaking and the mercury becomes
separated IN the tube and thus fails to
register correctly, the best and quick.
est way to repair it IS to put the ther-
mometer into small saucepan Of cn'1
water on the stove; allow the wate.. TO
heat until the mercury is forced to the
top, and then remove from the fire,
and when it settles the mercury will
20 down the column unbroken.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Pleasant For Him.

Blowe-But I asked you. my dear
girl. to keep our little affair secret for
the present. His Intended-i couldn't
help it. That hateful Miss Oldun said
the reason / wasn't married was be-
cause no fool had asked me, so l up
and told her you had.-London TeIe-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Seen On an Ostrich Farm.

It is no uncommon thing to see a
male ostrich struttins about followed
by three or four dist,ast broods. al! OF
different sizes. When the incuoatlns
process is completed the cock bird
leads MS young ones of and # be
meets another proud papa engages lii
4 terrific combat with him. The van
ouiShed bird retires without single
chick. while the ether. surrounded bE
the two oroods. walks away trlum
phantly
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
How Cold Affects the Kidneys.

Avoid takius cold if your kidneys arc
sensitive. Cold cougesls the kidneys,
throws TOO much work upon them, and
weaSens their action. Serious kidney
trouble aud even Bcieht's disease may
result. Strengthen your kidneys. get
rid of the pain and soreness, build them
up by the timely use of Foley kidney
Pills. Tonic in action. quick in result.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
A Feat With the Feet.

Place 4 cork upon the floor. Meas
ure four lengths Of your foot from it
and. standing at this distance, attempt
with one foot to kick the cork over
and recover position (both feet togeth-
err so that the foot that does the kick
ing does not touch the floor till it has
returned to its mate The efforts OF
any one trying to maintain an equilib-
rum in performing this stunt will
arouse considerable mirth.-Woman's
World
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
T,aoic Family History,

The following inscriptions are to be
seen on q tombstone at DebrecZin.
Hungary:
Joseph Moritz, murdered at sixty.
two by his son. Isabelle Moritz. wife
Of aboTe. poisoned at forty-seTen by
her daughter. Elizabeth Moritz COM
mitted suicide at twenty after poison
ing her mother Joseph Moritz. Jr..
murderer Of his father, died IN prison
at ttwenty-seveo."-IIondon Standard.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
THOUGHT Of the Kitty.

John" said Mrs. Gayman, with
knowing twinkle in her eye. You seem
to be exceedingly kind to animals"
"Why-er-how do you rnean:" asked
her husband.
"In your sleep last night you said.
Take out something for the kitty. -
Exchange.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Shocking Sounds

in the earth are sometimes heard be-
fore q terrible earthquake. that warn
Q! the coming Derl. Natures warnings
are kind. That dull paid o.: ache 10 the
back warns you the kidDeys need at
tenrlou f YOU would escape those dan
strous 'na!adieS. Dropsy, Diabetes or
Bright t',s,lSe. Take Electric Bitters
at once IA, see backache fly and all
your best feelings return My son re-
ceived great bcpeii; from their use for
kidney and bladder trouble writes
Peter Bondy. South EockwooG. Mich
II is certainjy Il great kidney medicine.
Try it. 30 cents at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
The Senator's Sarcasm.

For many years there served in the
United States senate man Of brilliant
mind and mary fine qualities. but who
was forever estrangins many with
whom be desired TO be friendly by
reason of his incurablr sarcastic man
ner both OF speech and action. Once
an intimate friend wrete he senator
urging the appointment Of another
friend to minor position in the gov
ernnent. The senator returned most
sarcastic reply. declining to recon-
mend the appointment. 1t is said that
be never forgot the merited rebuke be
received from the friend who had sug.
gested the appointment:
My Dear Senator-l think 1t would be
well for you to reserve your sarcasm for
the rapidly increasing number OF your en-
emies. instead OF offering it TO the de-
creasing number OF your friends. Of whom
I am one.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Blamed a Good Worker.

Il blamed my heart for severe dis
tress in my left side for two years,
writes W. Evans, Danville. Va. "but !
know now it was indigestion, as Dr..
Kings New Life Pills completely cur
ed me- Best for stomach. liver and
kidney troubles, constipation, heai iache
or debility. 25c 1T all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
tineoln's Passes.

Lincoln's humor often got him out Of
trying situations and tempered his re-
fusal Of fayors. as happened during
the civil war when gentleman asked
him for a pass through the federal
lines to Richmond II should be hap
py to oblige you" said Lincoln. III my
passes were respected But the fact Is
within the last two years have given
passes to Richmond to a quarter Of n
million men. and not one has got there
vet"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
BRIGHT Johnny.

Teacher Ito class in geography@
Johnny, the hudson river flows into
New York bay. That is its mouth.
Now, where is its source? Johnny
Iaftcr careful deliberation>-At the
other end, maan. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
an SPr,'''~>.

There are very few real oDtimiStS."
remarked the contemplative citizen.
What is your idea Of 4 rea! o',-
timist:'
"A man who can walk to work just
as cheerfully as if he were chasing 4
golf ball."-Wasbington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Poor Business.

THE milliu.r: rs ;ls,ial. is six weeks
behind Will ny h;:t
Serves yo, r!yht :rnw!e:l her huS
hand thn eminent n.:nate You
women will deliberately place. Dig
constructions nr,I." wi!ii:"t! Il sign OF
penalty clause WASHINGTON Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Heart Failure.

"Turrible thing happened to Bill IN
the poker game las night"
what was it:
Heart failure
'fYou don't mean II:
Eyes: he held fouI hearts and drew
one card: got :, Si,lhs brooklyn Ea-
gle
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
4 Case OF Arbitration.

A rat and weasel found an egg.
They arbitrated about it. 4 cat was
the arbitrator he promptly awarded
the egg to the rat. The rat ate the egg.
The cat then ate the rat. The cat be-
lieves N arbitration. The rat doesn't
Japan MuSashino.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Served Them Risht.

He-They have dropped their anchor.
She ION her first trip)-Serves them
right. It has been hanging over the
side all day long.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Had II All Over Aaain.

The other night I went to an anna
.teur theatrical performance, and then
I went home and had terrible dream" :"
What did you dream:'
81 dreamed that I went to it again
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Friends and Foes.

Dear to me is the friend. yet can
make even my very foe Go me q
friends part. My friend shows me
What / can do; my foe teaches ne
what : should do.-Schiler.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Gettinq Il STRAIGHT.

What did you say to your wife that
night when you got home at II :30:'
Nothing"
do you mean to say
II mean to say that by the time l
could get word in it was no longer
last night, but this morning" Boston
Transcript.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Domestic Note.

Giobs-So your wife's will is law.
Dihbs-Yes, but can sometimes bribe
her not to enforce it.-Boston Tran
script.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
More Than Serious.

Ea.aIa te,derly hetress, = Do you
think the ta-on regards ne seriously,
Rosa-Sericusly: Why, my dear, every
time mention sou ne looks positively
sad Fliegende Blacter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
An I,be,;ted Weakness.

"Your daughter is improving said
a music teacher. 'but when she gets
to the scales I have to watch her pref
ty closely"
"Just like her father" said the moth
er. He made his money in the gro
Gerry business.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
The Relations Between.

What are relations now between
your wife and yourselfT
''Oh. only her mother. two uncles. a
sister and a few cousins. .'s-LOndon
Telegraph.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14

TiS net yols peste7itr. knt your &C.
tions. tsat w1l rernetuate your aen1-
orr Hutchinson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14

rhe root OF all benevolent actions IS
flial piety and fraternai ioFe.-Con'
fuciuS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Foolish to Close.

'FWhy do you wish to close this
show?" demanded the BEAUTIFUL ac-
tress.
ITS losing money" replied the man
ager.
What Of that? The critics al, say
that look lovely in my part"-Chica-
go Record-Herald.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-02-14
Cuttino Him Off.

"You?" snorted Miss Sharpe. Marry
you? Why. you're only an apology
for O man.
But" protested Mr.. Small. "you
will not
NO: Will not accept the apology"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
FOR BENEFIT
OF STRIKERS

Definite arrangements have been
made for the entertainment which VIII
be given al Convention hall Oh Thurs
day evening March 2s, byt the chicka-
sha Trades Council for the benefit Of
The striking shipment on the Harri-
man lines.
The main feature Of the occasion
Will be a musical and literary pro-
gram, after which those who desire
may spend few hours in dancing.
Tickets win be on sale at Lubman's,
Owsley's, Flautau's and Br9wnson's
stores and Win Hopkins meat market,
tle price being 81 per couple proyid-
ed lady constitutes one half tor
morel Of the couple.
An especially fine program Is being
prepared and the occasion will be
made an enjoyable one for all who at
tend II is hoped that an the citizens
of Chckasha win be present to have
good time and to aid in a worthy
cause
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26

tent methods OF administering and
continuing such business and affairs
of such governments; (c) informing
the members Of this corporation, from
time To time. OF their rights and inter
ests as taxpayers and citizens, and OF
the most effective methods Of promot-
ing their interests and assisting them
to protect and secure their rights as
such taxpayers and citizens By pro-
curing, enforcing and applying scien-
tific and economical methods and
principles In the administration Of
such business and affairs of such gov
ernmcnts; and ldl generally bringing
about and procuring the continuance
OF a faithful. economical efficient and
scientific administration and govern.
ment Of the financial and other bust
ness concerns Of state, tty, town.
county school and other municipal
governments of the state Of Oklahoma,
The activities Of this corporation shall.
at all times. be non-partisan and nom
sectarian in their character
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
TAX PAYERS MEET
TO ORGANIZE
tcontinued from Page one.)

Gift to all citizens and taxpayers OF
the entire state of Oklahoma
The secretary says
The league, ard all Of lis branches,
are non-partisan Its purpose is not
to crlticlse any public official of the
state, the former administrations, nor
the present administration. but the
system which is claimed to be short
OF efficiency and economy The peti-
ton for a state charter states That the
Citizens League is formed as an edu.
cational and scientific association,
having for its purpose the following:
la) the investigation. study and learn
ing OF the methods OF administration
Of the fiscal and other business and
affairs Of the state. city. town, county
school and other municipal govern
ments Of the state of Oklahoma; Obi
the Investigation. study and scientifi,
application OF economical and effle
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
PRIZESFOR
The GIRLS
and BOYS

gour hundrsa cellars j. iiihe amount
now on kAad which viii be used as
prize money in the boys and girls
clubs Of Grady county. according 70
The list on flle at the office Of the
county superintendent. The cotton
Oh firms OF Chickasha have made up
purse Of sllo and 500 has ben OBJ
tanned from other sources. The county
fund for agricultural premium par
poses IS s200. Besides these amounts.
the First National bank Of Chickasha.
the first National bank OF Minco. the
state fair and several individuals have
offered liberal prizes.
A letter was received this morning
at the office OF the Chamber OF com
merce nom Senator T. P. Gore. who
offers a free trip to Washington, d. c.,
next December 10 the boy in the coun-
iy who makes the best record in the
production OF corn and kaflr corn
Yields Senator Gore viii also give
$50 for the best yield Of kafir corn
The cotton and corn FOR ne boys and
girls clubs will be ready for distribu-
ton by the last of the week The
kailr seed Is now ready for distribu.
ton from the Chamber OF Commerce
offices.
Each applicant FOR seed must notify
The teacher ln che school district the
teacher viii then notify the county
superintendent and the county super
lhlendeni In turn viii notify the Cham
her OF Commerce.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
MANY lNoUiRERs WANT TO
KNOW ABOUT cHlcKAsHA

That it pays to advertise is evidenc-
ed by the letters OF inquiry that are
received each day at the office OF the
Chamber of Commerce from men in
all parts Of the country who. having
read the literature sent out from
chickasha, write here for Information
concerning the possible location Of
many kinds of business.
This week two letters have been re
.eeived from men who are seeking a
location for manufacturing plants Ont
man wants a place for a sash and doc
plant and another a location for
plant 10 manufacture tar and othe
kinds of roofing materials.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
MEMS BANQUETS
PROVE POPULAR

Mems banQuets and congregational
meetings seem to be IN order in the
local churches OF the city this week.
Tonight a banquet VIII be given at the
Christian church FOR the men and boys
Of the congregation and the men OF
the Baptist church win hold a special
meeting ID an ei6n to organize
mems missionary society and ban.
quet win be served during the even.
ing.
Wednesday evening the men and
boys of the Methodist church viii be
given banquet. which is 70 be served
by The ladies' OF the church and the
members Of the Presbyterian church
will hold the annual business meeting
at the church. and. a social evening
has been planned, during which re-.
ireshments will be served.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
MORE ALFALFA THIS YEAR.

Grain and seed dealers Of the city
report much alfalfa seed being sold.
One dealer sold more Of this seed yes.
terday than at any previous time since
be has been in business in Chiekasha,
a period Of more than three years.
Every farmer who has ground that can
be planted to alfalfa is putting In a
small acreage this season. and many
who have been growing the cr1p are
planting a larger acreage.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
aMoRMoNlsM EXPOSED .

The great Northern Film company
has put ont three-reel production
showing the evils OF Mormonism. The
governor Of Utah has put the ban on
this picture and it cannot be shown
in the state Of Utah Mr. blackstone
Of the Kozy iheater has this sensa-
tional picture for Thursday and Fri
day Dent fail to see it,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
DOtSOn Won Easily
from Guthrie Man

Cyclone" Burns did not arrive for
the wrestling match last night and Os-
car Dotson met Linn Kirkwood Of
Guthrie FL his stead The match was
won By Dolsn in less than half an
honr. The blacksmith won the first
tall IN twenty-one minutes and the
second Ia seven minutes.
There was a full house and Mr Dot.
son was very much disappointed that
Burns dia not make DIS appearance.
There Is no announcement yet con.
eemlug the match with Bob Oleson
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
MARKET pAY MONDAY.

Mich cows and good. sound work
stock are IN demand according to the
secretary Of the market day sale
Farmers an over the country are anx-
Ions 10 yny mich cows and MANY are
in need Of horses and mules Tor work
stock The regular April market day
sale will be held in lhe city next Mon.
day. The books have been opened
and much live stock listed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
cIvIe Improvement pIseussed.

There was a large crowd at the
meeting Of the Cosmopolitan club last
night and A. S. Gray. who had charge
Of the meeting, gave practical advice
on the kinds OF flowers and shrubs to
plant in the yards and the mode OF
cultivation. Mr Gray called attention
to the work that has been carried on
successfully in other states in the way
Of civic improvements. Trellis work,
arbors and other yard decorations were
advocated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
IoHNsoN MlNs AaAIN.

H. b. Johnson returned last night
from the Fl Worth livestock show aud
reports that bis cattle won ln the kiln
ing contest This is in the best per
eentage OF beet and is proof that tine
Johnson cattle were superior to any
that were exhibited or sold at the
stock show.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
FARM CONDITIONS FINE.

W W clark. a farmer Of me vlcin.
ity OF Pooasset was here today and
reported farm conditions in that sec
tion better than they have been for
years. Mr. Clark says that the farm
ers are in good spirits and that the
work Of planting corn has been
started
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-26
pythIans HoId JoInt Mee.lno.

FJWIanS F1oId Jolnt Wctt'n0.
A joint meeting Of the Knights Of
Pythias and the Pythian Sisters lodges
was held at the hall last night and a
large crowd attended. The evening
was spent IN social pastimes. Special
ties during the evening was the mis-.
souri, Hound Song" rendered by II,
Blair, and the latest dance steps given
by J II. Hill Both numbers excited
much amusement.