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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Art Instincts of the Japanese.

Possibly the Greeks may have been
endowed with a universal instinct for
art production and art appreciation, but
certain it is that there is no other ma
ton today living in which artistic taste
and aptitude are more generally diff
fused than in Japan. Not only are the
commonest kitchen utensils nodded
into forms Of exquisite beauty by Japa-
nese artisans, but it is also very un-
usual to find even a coolie who is not in
some way capable artist. To this so
competent an authority as Professor
Chamberlin bears testimony In saying
that it is to the common people that
the foreigner in Japan must 60 for
those lessons in proportion, fitness and
sobriety which Greece once knew so
well. Do you want flowers arranged?
Ask your house coolie to arrange them.
Is something wrong in the laying out
Of your garden? Call in the cook or
the washerwoman' as counselor. 1t
makes little difference whom you con-
suit, so universal is the development Of
the art instinct among the common
people throughout the entire empire
Arthur May Knapp in Atlantic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Our First Shoemakers.

The great American industry Of shoe
manufacturing, which now amounts to
S50000O,000 annually, appears to have
had its beginning in Salem, Mass,
when Thomas Beard and Isaac Rick
erman, the first shoemakers Of record
in this land. settled there after the
Mayfower had brought them over on
her second voyage. They were ad-
judged so valuable an addition to the
little colony that the selectmen voted
to furnish them board and house room
free. The shoemakeTs who first came
to this country were most welcome
men, for in the earliest settlements Of
New England boots and shoes were
altogether an imported stock, and the
rough land Of the new country wore
out even the strongest boots in short
order. The growth Of the shoe indus
try in the United States has kept pace
with other lines Of manufacture. and
America manufactures the best shoes
of any nation in the world.-New Or
leans Hicayune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Coucnino In Lieu of Oratory.

a singular fashion which prevailed
among the preachers Of CromWelrs
time was that Of coughing or hemminS
in the middle of sentence in order
to attract the attention Of the con-
gresation. The necessity Of continually
attracting the attention Of the listeners
could not have argued we'll for the
brilliance Of the sermons Some au-
thorities say that the preachers cough
ed merely as an or ament to speech.
At any rate, when the sermons were
printed. as many OF them were, the
coughs and hens were always indicat-
ed on the margin Of the page. - St
Louis Republic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Finishing Her Statue.

A Frenchwoman. who is wealthy and
noted as a generous entertainer OF
artistic folk. has herself some ambl-
ton to shine as an amateur sculptor.
A Paris paper has told how this clever
woman managed to have piece Of
work accepted by an art jury. One
day she invited a master sculptor to
dinner. After the dessert she said
carelessly: Come and see my little
figure. 1t does not come quite up to
my idea"
They passed into the atelier. where
the sculptor gave few preparatory
touches to the figure.
Some days later she invited another
sculptor to dinner. Again the atelier
was visited. Not bad: not at all bad"
said this artist. and generously gave
the figure few useful touches. After
several seances Of this kind the good
lady was not ashamed proudly to ac-
knowledge the completed work as her
own.-Indianapolis News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
The Cause OF Rheumatism.

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and de
ranged kidneys are the cause OF rheu.
matism. Get your stomach, liver, kid.
neys and bowelsin healthy condition by
taking Electric Bitters, and you will
not be troubled with the pains Of rheu.
matism. Charles B. Allen, school
principal, OF Sylvania, Ga. who suffer
ed indescribable torture from rheuma
tism, liver and stomach trouble and dis
-ased kidneys, writes: ''AIl remedies
failed until I used Electric Bitters, but
four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me completely" Maybe your
rheumatic pains come from stomach,
liver and kidney troubles. Electric
Bitters will give you prompt relief 5Or
and S1.00. Recommended by all drug
gists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Not So Ear Wrong, After All.

Maid Marion. approaching her fourth
birthday. has an imaginary world OF
her own, in which the principal person
age seems to be Mary, her Oldest child
For some weeks she talked also Of q
'Mr. Mary" but q few days ago she
announced that "Mr. Mary" had died
on the consumpions." 4 few evenings
later when she was telling her father
Of some Of Mary's exploits he asked
her what had become Of Mr.. Mary"
"Oh. he died." and her golden curls
shook very sadly.
"Why did he dep
"Well. you see. Mr.. Mary was my
husband. and one day / asked him fol-
some money. and he died"
81 fancy her conception Of matrimony
is not so far wrong at that" remarked
her mother. who was listening to the
Observation-Disclosures News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
aCaIlinc the Meat"

Extolling the virtues Of the African
carrier" ). q. Harris in Dawn In
Darkest Africa" tells of long caravan
march through vast forests when food
ran short. One Of the natives suggest
ed calling the meat" Arriving at a
quiet spot, son Of the forest fell on
his knees, placed the tips OF two I'm
gers in his nostrils, emitted q series or
calls which made that forest glen echo
with, as it were, the joyous cries Of a
troop Of monkeys" When he had re-
peated these tactics in several places
near BY for about half an hour there
was an excited cry Of Here they
come" And soon "a score Of monkeys
could be seen skipping from tree to
tree toward the inimitable monkey
cries Of our carrier" -Four were shot
for the evening meal, and some of the
men were so famished that they ate
the flesh raw
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
4 FIFE HOUSE ROMANCE.
The Old Horse Did His Part, but the
Old Chief WeakeneG.


Not long ago fire horse was brought
in from the farm. Il horse thirty SIX
years old. tha. had not had harness
on his back for eleven years THIS
horse used to pull the chiefs wagon
He had the faculty of getting under
the shafts quicker than ever any horse
did that stood on four feet. He never
made mistake. never a false move
BY the time the driver was in the waS
on the horse was ready to go. and
when he went he went on the high
speed. So behold the old horse brought
in from the country witnessing again
the frills and frirols Of the city.
The horse was barefooted. his mane.
tail and fet!ocks grown out long and
shaggy. The Ere laddies went to work
cleaning him up with loving caress
The old red wagon of the chief was
brought out. The shafts were lifted in
the air 'th the harness hanging. The
horse was standing, loose. 200 fee'
away.
At q signal the gong was sounded
and like a fash Of light the old veteran
leaped for the shafts. A fireman snap
ped the harness into place. The old
fire chief watched the whole perform.
ance. intending to spring into the was.
on, provided the horse had not forgot
ten his cue.
Th horse knew how to do it; but
alas. the venerable chief. now grown
gray, merely stumbled and tumbled for
ward, threw his arms around the old
horses neck. burst into tears and cried
like a baby.-Blacksmith and Wheel
wright.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Way Above Her.

1t was during the rush hour last Sat
urday night. 4 man and girl got on
a Euclid avenue car at the public
square and succeeded in getting a
whole seat. Then the car filed up. and
the standee opposite that seat couldn't
help hearing a part Of the conversa-
ton, which was low. but impassioned.
The young man appeared to be plead
ing for something; the girl was evil
IDENTIFY demurring.
"Please!" he whispered, but she
shook her head At Fortieth street he
was still begging. and then she grew
frm-nay, naughty.
NO she said. 81 cannot might.
Harold, but your station is too far
above my own
We took that for false humility. but
the event proved that she spoke the
truth, for she got off at Fifty-hfth
street, while he went on to One Hun
dred and Fifth. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Two Thrusts.

a certain congressman was depre-
eating in Washington an international
marriage de convenance."
Two men were talking about this
marriage cynically, but truthfully," he
said. .The first man remarked:
"'Of course the earl won't be able
to support Miss Lottie Code in the
style she's been accustomed to-
ooh said the other. her father will
make allowance for that"
The congressman gave grim laugh
and resumed:
s'The first man looked thoughtful for
a moment Then be said:
"'Despite the stories about the earrs
past. It does seem to me that hes Miss
Codes devoted slave
cob. yes. was the other mans re-
ply: he's eager for the bonds. all
right '"-WaShington Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
re Knew.

A recent medical publication. partic-
ularly Intended for undergraduates.
contained various chapters-ethics. le-
gal forms. economics. etc. That the
book should be attractive several pic
lures were decided on, and photogra-
pher was called in. In the course of
the discussion as to subjects suitable
many suggestions were made until
they came to the chapter 1.-The Mis-
takes In Medical Practice"
That's dead easy" the camera artist
said promptly. ''I'll just so out and
photograph a passing funeral." lip
pincott's.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
No crowdins In English Cars.

Americans submit to being compelled
to ride in cars so crowded that they
get their feet trod on, their clothes
torn and get no seats, but pay just as
if there was no crowding and abun-
dant comfort.
The Englishman is subjected to no
such injustice. And why? Because
when tramcars first came into vogue
an Englishman found the passageway
in i car filed with passengers. He
did not submit. He went to court and
got damages, the court saying in ac-
cents which are echoing in England
yet:
1.-The carrier is obliged by law to fur
nish not only transportation, but COM
Portable transportation. This is no
more performed by furnishing trans
portation without seat than it would
be by furnishing q seat without trans
portation. And this is not all-the pas
senser is entitled to free insress and
egress.''- .''-Houston Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
low Names Are chaiiakd.

There was q curious transformation
of names among the refugees who
1ocked to England after the revolu-
ton Of the edict of Nantes. Many Of
the Husuenots translated their names
into English. sometimes with slight
alteration of the sense. Boileau be-
came Drinkwater; Deiamere, Bythesea;
Jolfemme. Prettyman; Loiseau, Bird;
Le:evre. Smith: Dubois, Wood, and
Savage. Savage or Wild.
Some names became so corrupted as
to be unrecogrizabie Chapuis became
Shoppee: Beaufoy, Bofin. and Conde,
Cundy. Similar havoc. though on a
less extensive scale. has been played
with English names in France. Ma
zarin's successor. Colbert. descended
from an Englishman named Cuthoert.
and the real name Of the famous art
list who decorated Versailles was not
LIE Brun. but Brown. and we may
counter that with the Tolfers, who are
the Taillefers Of France.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
An Epidemic Of Coughing

is sweeping over the town and Young
and old are alike affected. Foley's
Honey s Tar Compound is quick safe
reliable family medicine for coughs and
colds. A. S. Jones, of Lee Pharmacy.
Chico, Calif., says: "Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound has no equal, and ! rec
ommend 1t as containing no narcotics or
other harmful properties" The Dick
son Drug Co., Manning, Leon Fischer,
Suumerton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Best tor Skin Diseases.

Nearly every skin disase yields quick
ly and permanently to Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salve, and nothing is better for
burns or bruises. Soo,hes and heals.
John Deye, OF Galdwin, Mich SAYS,
after suffering twenty years with skin
ailment and spending s400 in doctors
bills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. It will help you. Only Csc. Reco.
mmen6ed by all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
An Old Royal Romance.

Uskub, the capital Of the old Servian
empire, is associated with one of the
few real love affairs Of q Turkish sui
tan. 1t was here, after the fatal field
Of kossovo, that BajaZet arranged
terms Of peace with the Servian King
Stephen. One Of the most important
stipulations was that Stephen should
hand over his sister, the Lady Despina.
IS wife Of the sultan. It was lucky
deal for the Servians. for We are told
that "of all his wives the sultan held
the Lady Despina dearest and for her
sake restored her brother the city and
castle OF Semcndria and Columbarium.
in Servia
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
An Unusual Request.

a large, determined looking woman,
undeniably from the country, entered
the elevator in a we'll known New
York dry goods establishment She
was carried up and down the elevator
several trips, but showed no disposi-
ton to get out at any department.
Finally the man in charge ventured
to address her:
"Where do wish to so madam"
Let me out as near Madison Square
Garden as We cam came the unexpect'
ed response.-Delineator
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Diplomatic.

Mrs. Wombat proceeded to use some
very plain language.
Mr.. Wombat objected.
"Ain't what l said true?' demanded
Mrs. Wombat.
"Yes. but. woman. be more diplomat
ic. You talk as If you were abrogating
q teaty."-LouisviIle Courier-Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Mot Well Posted,

She-There's always crowd rounc
the dear old professor. Hes such 6
wonderful conversationalist. He
Lor. You really think so? l triec
him just now on every possible topic
hounds. bridge, golf, music halls. eV
errthing, and he was simply useless
London Punch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Best Known Cough Remedy.

For fortv-three years DR.. Kings New
Discovery has been known throughout
the world as the most reliable cough
remedy. Over three million bottles
were used last year. Isn't this proof?
1t will get rid of your cough, or we will
refund your money. j. J. Owens, Of
Allendale, S. c., writes the way hun
dreds of others have done: "After
twenty years, I 6nd that DR.. Kings
New Discovery is the best remedy for
coughs and colds that have ever use d. y
For coughs or colds and all throat and
Jung troubles, it has no equal. SOC and
Sl.00 at all druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Are You Constructed.

lfso, get box of Or Kings New Life
Pills. take them regularly and your
trouble will quickly disappear. They
will stimulate the liver, improve Jour
digestion and get rid of all the poisons
from your system. They will surely get
you we'll again. 25c at all druggists
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Conseryino Energy.

If one half the world could be pre-
vented from pryirg into the business
of the other half the greatest problem
In conservation of energy would be
solved.-Philadelph Ledger.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Cha Had 2 Substitute.

Influential Member-I am glad to no
tice, doctor, that your wife never turns
her head to see who comes into church
late on Sunday morning. The Rev. DR..
Goodman-No, but she makes me tell
her all about them after we 90 home
Chicago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
The Brute.

Mother-in-Law-Has the young man
who saved my life yesterday called
upon you yet: Son-in-1.aw-1es, IN
deed. He has already made bis apolo-
gies.-Fliegende Blatter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Field Day Contributors.

The following firms and individ-
uals have already made contribu-
tions for Field Day prizes:
Bank OF Manning...... 80. s 5 90
Peoples Bank. k................. 8 90
Bank of Clarendon. n........... 3 GO
Mr.. Charlton DuRant......... 5 90
Levi Mercantile Co............ 2 80
Mr.. Vepning, silver thimble
DR.. Arant, ball, bat and foun-
tain pen.
Mr. W. E. Reardon, cake plate
DR.. J. A. Zeigler2 2 10 box candy
J. n. Rigby, amt. not specified
Leon Weinberg,
Manning Grocery Co. g
Plowden Hwd. Co.
Dickson Drug Store
D. Airschinann
Please communicate with Miss
Katherine n. Richardson, Manning,
S. c., if you are willing to help.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
lust the Other WAY,

Little Dolly-I haven't had spank
ing all day. Uncle Henry-Been a
good girl. eh? Little Dolly-Oh. it
isn't that. Mamma has been perfectly
angelic. Philadelphia Record.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05

Beanty is a short lived tyranny
Socrates.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-03-05
Little Pitchers.

"Ma. does pa help to clean the
streets?"
"What a question! Of course he
doeSn'tr'
'But I heard him telling Mr.. Jagg
that he fell off the water wagon the
other night Baltimore American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-10-10
Death of AShby Redfern.

The. funeral of Ashby Redfern, for
twenty years postmaster at Strasburg
who died suddenly Friday afternoon,
was held Sunday at 2:30 O'Clock from
the Presbyterian Church. Services
were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.
W. Leeper. Walter Scott Lodge,
Knights of PYthias, of which Mr..
Redfern was member, were in charge
of the services at grave. The pail
bearers were C. E. Crabill, 81. C.
Burgess, Silas Funk, C. M. Chlles, H.
n. Ramey and c. w. Spengler.
Mr.. Redfern was one of the best
known citizens of Strsburg and his
death was q shock to his many friends
He had been suffering FROM acute in
digestion for several days. Friday
afternoon he went to the station to
meet friend and upon his re-
turn home, he was seized with convul-
sions. He died within a few minutes
He was seventy-two.
Surviving him are the following
children: Mrs. Guy Lemly, of Lui a.
Mrs. Myrtle Furlong, of Washington;
Miss Mildred Redfern, of Strasburg,
and Virgil Redfern, OF Washington.
His wife died five months ago.
Mr.. Redeem was Confederate vet
eran and made one of the most eff
cient p ostmasters Strasburg has ever
had,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-10-10
MusiCal-- mt. Jackson, Va.

Pleasure, refreshments and value
that is what your Twenty FIVE Cent
piece will buy you when you trade il
for ticket to the musical to be given
by the ladies of the Episcopal Church
iG the parlor and dining room of the
St. Charles Hotel, Saturday, October
18th, 1913.
The personnel will consist OF the
very best talent that the community
can boast of. Voices cultivated in
the very best OF Boston's conserya-
tories. Voices to which we look with
pride and pleasure as FINISHED pro-
ducts" The voices we love to hear
Violin solos and duets special
feature.
The evenings program will consist
of selections of pleasing variety. .
Come and bring your family and
friends. The cause is worthy one.
Committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-10-10
Cream Separat0rs in
Great Demand.

One of the hardware dealers in this
county was greatly surprised by the
increased demand for cream separa-
tors. While heretofors he occasionly
sold one, now daily orders are COM
ing in. He sent IN large orders,
but in spite of this he could not
meet the demand. He was aware
of,the fact that the truck from Wood
stock was gathering all the cream that
they could get between Middletown
and Lacy Spring, but there'had been
no great increase ia the number Of
COWS.
After diligent inquiry, he learned
that an ingenious man, who in the dry
territory of Shenandoah continually
longed for the good old days when a
man could quench his thirst at every
town in the county, had made re-
markable discovery. BY using a
cream separator he found that he
could separate the water from cider
and the residue would be delightful
beverage of 25 per cent alcohol. The
experiment was tried by q number of
parties so successfully that there at
once sprang. up a wonderful demand
for cream separators. Whether Uncle
Sam will classify cream separators
with moonshine distilleries and order
their seizure and destruction is not
yet known. The boys however are re-
joicing in the fact. that they have
made discovery which will put to
flight Prohibition, Local Option and
the Internal Revenue Statutes.