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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
Priceless Tears.

Before General Luke Wright became
governor general of the Philippines lie
practiced law in Memphis. 1t so befell
On one occasion that he was engaged
to defend man for murder, while bis
son was the state prosecutor.
In his final argument while pleadin:
with the jurors to free his client Gen
eral Wright wcpt co1iously. AS he fin.
ished his speech and sat down. wipins
his still streaming eyes, the younger
Wright rose to close the case for the
commonwealth.
"Gentlemcn of the jury" he began.
II am overcome with admiration for
my father. He has powers which
even I. his son. did not suspect he pos
sesscd. You behold him shedding tears
for his client, who, am Informed, has
paid him only small fee. Gentle
men Of the jury. never before knew
my father could weep in court for less
than $1,000" Evening Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
A PETRlFIED WATERFALL.
Aloeria's Stone Cataract Is Called "the
Bath of the Damned"

Alqeria's Stone Cataract Is Called "the
Bath of the Damned"
With all the beauty Of cataract OF
living water there is IN Algeria re-
markable petrilicd waterfall which re-
Gently has been engaging the attention
of scientists. This is the Hammam-
Mcskhutir, which means ''the bath of
the damned" and it is located siXty-two
miles from Constantine, on the site or
the ancient town of Cirta.
This solidifed cascade is the produc-
ton of calcareous deposits from sui
phurous and ferruginous mineral
springs. issuing from the depths OF the
earth at temperature Of 05 degrees G.
The bath of the damned" even from
g near viewpoint. looks for all the
world like great wall of water dash
ing into 4 swirling pool at its foot. yet
it's cleaning, graceful curves and the
apparently swirling eddies at its base
are as fixed and immovable as if cary
Ell from the face Of 4 granite cliff.
Many centuries have, Of course. gone
to the making Of the deposits. and the
springs we--, we'll known to the ancient
Romans. The name Hlmmam-Mesk-
hutin was given to the stone cataract
in al a!lusiun to the legend that the
waterfall waS retri6ed by Allah. pun
ishing the impiety of unbelievers by
turning all tic members of Z tribe into
stone. At night, so the story runs, its
stone dwelers of the remote past are
freed from their strange fetters, come
to life and resume their normal shapes.
illustrated London News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
Notice
Whom These Presents Nav Concern:

To All Whom These Presents Nav Concern:
e. II. Shuier, the owner aud holdr"
of twenty {20) Shares OF Capital Stock
of the Home Bank and Trust Company,
of Manning. South Carolina. represent
ed By Stock Certificate, Number 80.
which said Stock Certificate nas been
lost or misplaced, will make appiica-
ton to the said Corporation on the
2ls'day Of August: 1913, n II O'Clock.
\. NJ. for assurance Of Stock 10 me
in lieu of the one lost or misplaced.
I. II. SHULER.
July l4th: 1913.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
Old Love and New Rug.

Those people next door to US have
been married long time, haven't
they"
Perhaps they have. but their honey
moon isn't over yet
How do you figure that OUT"
We'll it was awfully sloppy last
night. but when be came home she
made him step inside and kiss her be-
fore she told him to go back on the
porch and wipe his feet"
well, honey, wouldn't YOU
"No. l wouldn't, We've got a new
rucr-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Clarendon.

BY James NJ. Windham, Esq, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, Josephine Clark made suit
to me, to grant her Letters of Au-
ministration of the Estate and effects of
Robert Lee Clark.
These are Therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred aud
creditors of the said Robert Lee Clark,
deceased, that they be and appear be.
fore me, in the Court Of Probate, to be
held at Mannirg on the 1ith day of
August next, after publication here
of, 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 10Th day
of July, \. D. 1913.
JAMES NJ. WINDHAM,
iSEAL.1 Judge of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
Fork and Cake,

4 correspondent points a curious all
tipodeau fashion. In New Zealand Ia
dies eat cake with fork, and the rea-
son is the shortage Of domestic serT-
ants. You don't see the connection:
Well, the New Zealand lady so often
has to do her own housework that it Is
the fashion at afternoon teas to keep
gloves on--in mercy to possible rough
ened hands-whence the fork OF the
cake.-London Chronicle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Clarendon County.
c. NJ. Werber, Plaintiff
against
Albert Frierson and ". ". McCray
Defendants.
Notice of Foreclosure Sale.

Notice OF Foreclosure Sale.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That
the undersigned Clerk Of Court for
Clarendon County, pursuant to the de-
cree signed in the above entitled case,
will offer for sale before the Court
House Door in Manning, S. c., at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder there
for, for cash between the legal hours
Of sale, on the first Monday in Septem-
I ber, 1913, the same being the first day
of said month, the following described
property. to-wit:-
That tract of land in the County Of
Clarendon and State aforesaid, con-
tanning one hundred acres, more or
less. adjoining lands now or formerly
of John Terry, Edward Taylor, j. q:
Rigby, Estate of kingman and D. w.
Alderman Sons Company. being the
land conveyed to the said Albert Frier-
son by by his deed,
dated the day and re-
corded in the Office of the Clerk OF
Court, in Book at page
Purchaser to pay for papers.
A. I. BARRON,
Clerk of Court for Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-20
How The Trouble Starts.

Constipation is the cause OF many all
ments and disorders that make life mis-
cradle. Take Chamberlain's Tablets,
keep your bowels regular and you will
avoid these diseases. For sale by all
dealers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
ELKs' noME NEARLY FINISHED.
Inside Practically Completed-WiM he
Modern md Ip-to- Dnfe

DanViile, Va, February 22.-The new
Elks Building. which has been in
course OF construction for the past sew
eral months, is now nearing comple-
ton. Practically all OF the work has
been done on the inside, and painters
have been husily engaged for the past
few days in painting the woodwork
on the inside and the painting on tho
outside is to be begun in few days.
There now remains IL very little work
10 be done before the building is ready
for occupancy.
Mr.. Gravely. the contractor for the
building, was asked IL there was going
10 be anything added 10 the roof of
the building To keep IL from looking
so abrupt. He said that four large
nower pots would be placed there and
That these would add very much to its
attractiveness. Two large, handsome
brass entrance lights have arrived and
VIII be used on each side OF the main
entrance. and by the time that all OF
the trimmings have been added the
building will present a very handsome
appearance
inside the home will be the acme of
comfort Heavy upholstered furniture
VIII be used in the Hobbies, and the
dining-rooms and rathskeller will he
handsomely furnished. Hot and cold
water VIII be available at all times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
TREES RECEIVING ATTENTION.
Work OF Expert Adds to beauty of
Suffolk

Work OF Expert Adds to Beauty of
Suffolk.
Suffolk Va, February 22.-The trees
OF Suffolk arc fast assuming trim pro-
portions, under the skillful hands OF
DIR" AIaudsley.
Dead. limbs have been cut away,
cavities cleaned out and filled with
a preparation OF tar and in some few
instances. old diseased trees have been
taken up. The expert who has the
work on the trees in hand says that
while Suffolk has some beautiful trees.
there is not enough variety. He adj
vises the planting OF the red oak and
water oak. both OF which thrive in
this section.
Some Of the trees are infested with
the maple shade trees. He also found
the maple scale, for which he treated
spiders and other destructive Insects.
The identifying commission Will put
out new trees and ornamental shrubs
and flowers. Ry order of the Council
all persons who damage or destroy
these trees. shrubs or flowers, or who
trample on the grass which VIII be
sown by the identifying commission.
will BIO liable to fine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
LuNENBURG TEACHERS MEET.
Association ReorEanined and School
Fair Planned.

fSpccial to The Tjmes-Dispajch I


Especial to The Times-Dispatch.I
Victoria, Va. February 22.-The
Teachers Association OF LunenburG
County met at Victoria February 90
TO 81 in. the Victoria High School
Building, with about thirty-Ave teach
ers present.
Tho first meeting was called at
o'clock on Thursday with Mr. Coleman
the president of tho association, pro-
siding.
After an opening talk by the presi-
dent. the association was reorganizcd.
the following Off cers being elected:
president. w. G.. Coleman: vice presi-
dents. Miss Mary Leo Bridgeforth.
Browns Store District; Miss Florence
Skillman, Columbian Grove District;
Miss Ada NJ. Gaulding, Loeb Lerem
District; Mrs. NJ r. organ. Lewiston
District: Mrs. J.. NJ Crymes, Pleasant
Grove District; Mrs Ida l. Gregory,
Rohohoth District: Miss Fannie Phelps,
Plymouth District; secretary and trea-
surer, Miss f. Lucille Williams.
1t was decided that the organization
should not be disbanded. but there be
a renewed effort on the part OF the
members. and the meetings should be
made moro Entertaining and helpful
Tho question of holding a school
fair was next discussed and tho maxi
ing of the plans for such a fair sub
mttcd to committee consisting OF
the president as chairman, and tho
vice presidents from the several dis
trcts.
After an informal introduction of tho
teachers by Mr.. Wilkinson, the meet
ing was adjourned in order that de-
partment meetings might bo held in
the several rooms OF tho building, md
questions decided upon FOR round
table discussion on Friday.
The second meeting OF the assocta
tlon was held In tho high school audi
forum on Thursday evening.
An address was made by Miss Edith
A Luther, principal OF the Salem
Graded School, on drawing in public
school work. Miss Lucille Williams
made an address on the need in the
schools of the active and Intelligent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
VISITORS MIND BLANK.
$. Il. Tructt Could Not Rememi,er !,
Nume Hone


Nnmc or Home.
Newport News, Va, February 90
Ills mind apparently complete
blank. :. T. Truett, a merchant OF
willard. Md. arrived In this city late
TUESDAY afternoon on tho Steamer VIr-
Einia. He was turned over by the or
iicers OF the steamer 10 Special Agent
Henry f .Bridgers, of the railway
company. and moved to the 81. Fran
els Hospital under the care OF Dr
:. w. Hobson, physician 10 the rail-
way company
on Thursday morning Truet: rccoy
cred his memory and told the chief
OF police his name and place of resi-
dencc. He said that he had had fnan.
cial worries and that this probably
was responsible for his mental CON.
dition. However. he could not remem-
Ter how he got to Norfolk or why he
went there, or does he remember what
caused him to come TO this city.
Mrs. Truett was telegraphcd at VIII
lard and replied that some member
OF the family would be sent here 10
take Truett home. The man saws that
he never drank or smoked in his life
and is unable to assign any reason as
10 why his mind should have become
blank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
DIsPATcH RICHMOND VA SUNDAY FEBRUARY % 1918
Short News Stories From All Over Virginia

enter upon hor duties az assistant to
tho superintendent OF the Mountain
Mission. an Episcopal institution To-
Gated In tho Ragged Mountains OF
Greene County. There Is IL school and
u hospital OH a small scale. which have
done a great deal OF good among the
poor and illiterato of the mountains
1t is kept up solely by voluntary con-
tributions. Miss Porter will probably
make 1t nor life work with these pco-
pie. She Is. splendid Christian wo-
man, devoted to charity work and do.
ing good, ready and willing to make
any sacrifice where she can accom-
plish anything. For tho past two
years she has been active I'm this sort
OF work In and about Waynesboro.
and there arc many who regret to SEQ
her leave here. but tho field to which
she goes Is larger. and she feels that
II needs her more. and where duty
calls Miss Porter goes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
Each Day Brings
Unique Success
Charles Lincoln Smiths
METHOD AND pREsC CRYPTIC N
GLASSES PRODUCE GRAND AND
PERFECT RESULTS.

Of the method of this man some
thing may well be said. IT was dis
covered By him over twenty years ago
after long and diigent research. In
his extensive travels throughout the
United States and In the British and
Spanish possessions he was amazed at
the large number OF people who were
stu suffering with their eycsight in
spite OF the specialists. and 80 he set
TO work To find out, II possible, the
basis OF the trouble whereby the ma
jority OF the cases upon whom the
specialists had exhausted their skill
and failed might be relieved
In this work, having naturally a
great advantage over the ordinary
physician, inasmuch as he was en-
abled TO study the various conditions
and affections from one end of the
country TO the other. he presently came
upon his discovery. upon which his
present fame rests. This method was
greatly improved two years after it's
discovery. and now. when taken togeth-
CT with his prescription glasses. is
counted among the great blessings
which have been bestowed upon man
kind.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

first. was to the effect that it was the
sense of the meeting that Amherst
County should contribute the sum OF
$4,000 towards the erection of the
viadlct; the second was that IL It were
possible 10 get bridge otherwise, the
citizens OF Madison Heights did not
wish 10 become part of Lynchburg by
annexation. A committee was appoint
ed TO confer with the Amherst County
Supervisors and arrange a mammoth
mass meeting to be held at Amherst
Courthouse in the near future. when
the question will be formally brought
before the citizens OF the county VINO
Will indicate in this way what they
desire the Board OF Supervisors to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
BIG TOBACCO pnIzEI,Y.
Soon to &c Built In South Boston by
Imperial Tobacco Company

South Boston, Va. February ga
South Boston Will soon have another
large tobacco prizery. work having al
ready commenced by removing a lot
Of small cabins. preparatory to begin
ming TO excavatc. The building will be-
erected by the Imperial Tobacco Com
pany OF Great Britain and Ireland, and
VIII cost 100000. short while ago
this company purchased number or
small lots, containing about two acres.
located on the north end OF the Nor
iolk and Western Railroad. near the
prizery of the j. +. Henry Company.
The building will be OF brick. three
stories In height. and this will prob
ably be the largest building the I'm
periai Company has erected In the
United States. Already five carloads
or brick have arrived. The building
VIII be OF the most modern type and
as near hrcproof as possible. The
plant Will be equipped with the very
newest and best machinery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
FOR SERVICE IN MEXICO.
Captain of Jfarrisonburg Guards nm
I.aaln

N"Fs"AN 70 SuuFuS on
Lookout for 100 Men.
Eihrrisonburg, Va, February 22.-
several days ago Captain William
Weiner. OF the Harrlsonburg Guards.
received from the War Department In
structions TO ascertain If 100 men could
be secured here who would be willing
to engage in actual service in case Of
war with Mexico. Blanks and other
papers were sent for the signatures
of volunteers. Captain Wciner also
received instructions to examine and
test tho ammunition on hand
The captain said that he did not know
what effect tho overthrow OF the Ma
dcro government Will have on the Sit
uation, but In tho absence of further
orders from tch department he will
proceed to secure 100 men IL possible.
who would he willing to participate in
actual warfare il called upon by the
government. The list is what is termed
inc reserve list" and does not amount
TO regular enlistment, but IL rather
"a mere volunteer of service on the
part OF citizens TO stand by the gov
ernment in case their services in the
army would be necessary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
90 operation OF the parents.

cooperation OF the parents
There followed an address by John
r. Martin, principal OF the Kenbridge
High School, on tho subject The
Flower in the School" After n report
by Miss Lucille Williams. OF the State
conference in Richmond, tho evening
session OF the association was ad-
Journed, and meeting OF tho vice
presidents called.
The third and last meeting Of the
association was held on Friday morn
Ing. After the registration OF teach
ers. Kenbridge was selected as the
place of the next meeting OF the as
ISOLATION. on the second Thursday and
Friday in November. 1913.
The committee on the ACCESSIBILITY
of holding a school fair reported ex-
cellent reasons why fair should be
held. and also suggestions as to p,ar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
JOHN WRIGHT Ar POINT OF DEATH.
Original Of Devil judd, In Ono of
IrOx,h Noyels


Freezing. Va. February 23.-John
Wright. tho original of Devil Judd"
p character In John Fox's novel, 'rho
Trail of the Lonesome Pine" is lying
at tho point of death ut his homo at
Pound. Until recently he had lived on
Elkhorn Creek. Ky. q stream that
drains Il region known as tho homo
OF many fcuds. in not IL few or which
lle was engaged. 1t was mainly
through his efforts that the Ku Klux
Clan OF Pike, Letcher ana other coun-
TICS OF tho mountainous section was
suppressed a few years ago.
wright Is reputed to have amassed
considerable wealth. He transferred
largo holdings to tho Consolidation
Coal Company at tho beginning Of OPP
erations In the Elkhorn coal field. for
which no is said to have received largo
sums.
GOES TO RAGGED MOUNTAIN.
Miss Porter, of Waynesboro, Engngcs
I'm Missionary Work.
Waynesboro. Va, February e.
Miss Bessie Porter left this week to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
FAKER IN FREDERIcKsBURG.
Works Scheme Only Short Time Befor.
He Skips

freoerlcksburs, Va, February &c
a stranger was here Monday, who
claimed 10 DC sent around by tho CITY
water works to inspect MIGRANTS and
sell little wire strainer that fits
over the spigots at 10 cents each He
went to private houses and insisted
on inc purchase OF the strainers, say.
ms that ne was sent to sec that they
were used as sanitary precaution
several persons were faxed into
buying the strainers, which arc abso.
lutcly worthless.
The same man is said to have work
ed me scheme in Richmond.
when the officers got on to the
game the faker had vanished
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

fer with members of the Senate and
Congress, in regard to the proposed
highway from the south end of the
Highway Bridge to Arlington. Those
appointed by Mr.. Pierce are: Albert
d. Brockett, chairman; c. S. Taylor
Burke, William a. Smoot. Jr.. James
NJ. Duncan and DIR. Hugh Mcclure.
1t is expected that this committee
will at once arrange conference with
the committees of the Congress and
the Senate that has this matter in
charge
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
PICTURE OF LATE CAPTAIN.
VIII he Hung I'm Room of COMPANY L..
Fourth virginia Volunteers

Portsmouth. Va. February 22.-The
late George S. IIutchins was captain
OF Company l., Fourth Regiment Vir-
ginia volunteers, at the time OF his
death and was held in high esteem
by the command. a short time before
he died a very excellent photograph
was obtained of him and has since
been warmly cherished Recently it
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

was determined by the company to
nave this picture enlarged to desirable
proportions and to hang 1t in the meet
ing room, 1t mark OF regard for his
memory The work is expected to be
or such merit as to entitle 1t to public
exhibition before being finally placed
in the company's quarters. To that
end 1t will be shown in one of the
business houses on High Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
CONFER ABOUT BRIDGE
Madison Heights Citizens DO Not Want
Annexation

Lynchburg, Va. February 22.-De-
pite the inclcment weather. the au.
ditorium of the Madison Heights
School was practically filled Thursday
night when a large number Of cit
liens Of tho village members OF tho
Board OF Trade of Amherst Court
house and the entire Lynchburg Street
Committee of the Common Council,
met to consider ways and means OF
agreeing upon proposition to build
tho proposed 100000 concrete bridge
over the Jamse River. City Engi-
neer Harry T. Shancr was present
and answered questions relative 20
estimates.
The sense of tho meeting was
eouched In two revolutions, both OF
which were passed unanimously. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

of work. The appointment of COM
inittees on the various forms Of work,
and all further plans for the fair, were
postponed until a later date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
VIII Take Up Matter OF PROPOSED
Highway 40 Arlington.

Alexandria, Va. February Gear
roll Pierce. president of the Chamber
of Commerce. has announced the com
mlttee which he has appointed TO con.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

II you have biurring, dizziness, neu-
ralgia, headache, spots before the eyes,
winking, trembling spells. cataract
burning and smarting OF the eyes. var
ious nervous and brain affections. en-
failing not only positive injury to the
sight, but untold misery, call immed-
lately.
He is now permanently located at his
former suite OF rooms, Nos. 15o-l5o-l54
Murphy's Hotel Annex, at Eighth and
Broad Streets. Richmond, Va.-Eighth
street entrance; take elevator-and
will continue 10 give consultations free
each day this week between the hours
OF 10 A NJ and +. NJ
ADVERTISEMENT
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-08-15
Notice 10 Tax PaFers.

Tn. City Taxes We're due on March
LIST. There is much money due the city
for taxes that should have long since
been paid. The city is badly in need Of
funds to meet outstanding bonds, and
as it takes money to run the city just
as it does to run any business, | am
compelled to ask that every one know
ing themselves to be in arrears to come
forward and settle at once and avoid
unnecessary trouble and expense to
which | will be compelled to put them
in order to collect this long past due
tax.
S-15-2t. l.. E. Heron.