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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
She Needed Them.

II wish, John" she said regretfully
Il had had sense enough not to de-
stroy all the letters you wrote me dur.
ing the year and half Of your court
ship"
He smiled in a gratifed way. Il knew
you would regret that some time" he
said.
Indeed I do," she replied. II need
a little change the worst sort Of way,
and the man who buys rags and old
paper was here today. How wasteful
we are in our youth"
he looked at her reproachfully, and
almost involuntarily his hand sought
his pocketbook. It IS seldom, indeed,
that a resourceful woman has to make
direct request for money.-Chicago
Post.
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HIGH VELOCITY STARS.
fheir Fearful Rate Of Speed In Space
Is Somewhat Puzzling.

fheir Fearful Rate Of Speed In Space
Is Somewhat Puzzling.
The average velocity of stars ranges
from about six kilometers, or between
three and four miles, per second for
young" stars to about thirty kilome-
ters per second for old ones. But
notable exceptions occur. At Mount
Wilson solar observatory Of the Car
negie Institution some stars have been
found to move with velocities of 141,
$50. ITO, 233, BIG and even 325 kilo-
meters per second. the highest speed
yet known.
These high velocity stars are some
times described as runaways because
they seem to be quite beyond the con-
troll Of the gravitational power of the
universe. At their speed the attrac-
ton Of the entire known stellar sys-
tenn would be wholly insufficient to
check the stars career through space.
The astronomer. Simun Newcomb,
0 C calculated that the maximum We.
lvcity attained by q body starting
with velocity zero at an infinite dis
tance and passing through stellar
system containing 100,000,000 stars
each five times as massive as or sun
and distributed throughout & diskiike
spheroid Of certain extent cannot ex-
ceed 10 kilometers per second. Yet the
star "Groombridge 1880" has speed
nearly nine times this value. and the
massive star Arcturus has g speed
probably four times this value.
If existing velocities owe their mag
nitudes to the gravitation Of the sys-
tenn the quantity Of attracting matter
In the whole stellar system would
have to be at least eighty times that
assumed by the calculations Of Pro
fessor Baltimore Amcri-
can. -
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Not Quite.

young man." inquired her father
sternly, will you give her home like
the one she has been used to?'
NO." replied the truthful suitor, ''for
there will be no. grumpy father to
come home and make every one mis-
erable by his kicking over trifes and
swearing at matters in general. There
will be no mother to scold her from
morning to night for wasting time
merely because she wants to be neat
There will be no big brother to abuse
her for not doing half Of his work and
no little brother to make enough noise
to drive her crazy when her head aches.
There won't be any younger sister to
insist on reading some trashy novel
while she does all the work. She will
not have with me home like she has
been used to, not if I can help it,
Boston Journal.
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Cheerful Inducements.

The following ADVERTISEMENT once
appeared in the London Post:
"a rock built, crenelated castle. buf-
feted by the Atlantic surge, at one Of
the most romantic and dreaded points
Of our ironbound coast, in full view
Of the Death stone; shipwrecks fire.
quent, corpses common; three recep-
ton and seven bedrooms: every mod
ern convenience; 10 guineas a week.
Address," etc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
a Monstrous Tide,

The bay Of Fundy forms q cul-de-sac
at which the Atlantic ocean seems to
have taken special spite and at reg
ular intervals pours into it an enor-
nous amount Of water. Take the har-
Dor Of st. John as an illustration of
what this mighty tide must be. In
most parts Of the world q tide Of ten
feet IS considered something abnor-
NAL, but at st. John it rises twenty to
twenty-four feet in good weather. In
stormy weather the monotony is va
ried by the high water mark being
pushed up even ten or fifteen feet
HIGHER, -''
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
EG Hudson's Statement.

E. G. Hudson, merchant of Chamblee
Ca, says Foley Cathartic Tablets are
the "best on earth" for "a thorough
cleansing movement OF the bowels
without the slightest Inconvenience or
sicknenng and no bad effects. They
certainly do relieve indigestion or con-
stip ,tion quickly aud liven up the liver
They make Gu feel light free and en-
ergelic. Dicksons Drug Stoee-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
Schools May Bar Children.

Common colds are contagious anc
boards of health in many cities are con
sidering barring children with colds
from school. Foley's Honey and Tai
is an old and reliable family medicine
and frees children from coughs. colds
Group and whoopping cough. Parents
map save trouble by giving betore
school opens. Dicksons Drug Store
ADV.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
Drawinu the Line,

Mrs. de Fashion-My dear, l have
picked out husband for you. Miss
de Fashion-Very well, but want to
say right now, mother, that when it
comes to buying the wedding dress l
am going to select the materials my
self, so there!-New York Weekly.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
There Are Lots of Them.

Hokus-Old Gotrox is devoted to mu-
sic. There is clause in his will leav-
ing $4,000 to establish a home for poor
singers. Pokus - How inadequate!
twenty-five millions wouldn't begin to
house all the poor singers.-Life.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
Good Reason.

"So you have written q book on
cemented easements. But why did you
choose such a subject?"
Because I wanted it to be among
the best cellars. American.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
Natural Sequence.

"The prisoner was sunk in detection"
"What sank him?"
The fact they couldn't bail him out"
Baltimore American
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
Not an Ornament.

"Can you give me any ideas about
maAlg my yard more beautiful"
"Yes. Remain in the house. ."-Hous-
ton Post
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
Nice Business.

Il think I'll 90 into the real estate
business"
"Looks good to you, ehF
Eyes; the real estate business seems
to be one in which two men can sWap
property and both make money.-Lou-
isville Courier-Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29

knowledge is power, but it won't
take the place Of gasoline.-Kansas
City Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29

There's great variety of useful articles required
in the kitchen for cooking purposes, and we have
them all in superior quality Kettles Tea and Coffee
Pots, Broers, Saucepans, Fry Pans Cake Tins,
etc., we have in the most excellent makee They are
of the finest block tin, and formed in way that
makes them most durable. Whether you need
whole kitchen outfit or an odd thil g, it is here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-29
From Mrs. S. T. Richmond, Providence, r.
From Mrs. Maria Irwin. Peru, NY.

PERU, NY Before I took Lydia E. Pinkhan
pound was very irregular and had much pain.
children, and felt worn out all the time. This
helped me as nothing else had done, and am ii
that took it+n-Mrs MARIA IRWIN, RID. L Per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
WHEAT CROP
IS GREATEST
EVER GROWN
I'm Be Worth More Than Bill
ion Dollars with Corn Crop
| TotaIng s2.5O0,OOO, 000-Rec-
ord Crops of Rye. Potatoes,
! tobacco, Rice and Hay

Washington, Aug 9-Three billion
busheis Of corn. one and half billion
hushels O. oats and a billion bushels
n wheat are in prospect for this years
american harvest. Record crops Of rye
fxh,,e and sweet potatoes, tobacco, rice
|5nd hay also are predicted for the
rpsperous farmers, who have planted
1885 900 acres, 100000 acres more
than last year, to their principal prod
|ncss
The wheat crop, the greatest ever
grown in any country. will be worth
more than $1,000 600. 600, while the corr
crop value may reach s., 5oo.0 900. 900.
Estimates Of the principle crops an
nounced today by the department of
ssrculture based on conditions of AUG.
show that all crops will be greater
han last year. Wheat and corn show
ed Improvement over July conditions
though excessive rains and cold wealth
Or IN the central states interfered with
threshing.
Com prospects increased almost 100,
|ae.e00 bushels.
White potatoes promise 10 exceed
|yhs;r <or-car record production hy 1Q3,-
|1epAoo bushels and sweet potatoes BY
|kao,eoe bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
300 MEx|CANS
SAID TO HAVE
CROSSED LINE

Brownsville. Tex. Aug. 9.-With the
expectation that United States soldiers
sent to Norias ranch last night would re-
lieve the situation there. caused by the
attack of Mexican bandits, border off,
Gals here today turned their attention
to reports that 800 Mexicans had crossed
the border into Hidalgo county, Tex, in
small parties and apparently were MAX
ing their way to a concentration point.
What this portended none of the officials
would venture to guess. but it was admit
ted unusual precautions were being taken
by peace officers and ranch owners.
Details Of the fight at Norias ranch, 50
miles north Of Brownville, last night,
were awaited here with interest. Owing
to the isolated nature or the country
there and the fact that the bandits cut
all telephone wires from the ranch, only
n1eagre reports had been received early
today. These estimated the attacking
force Of Mexicans as numbering from 50
to 200.
Coloney A. P. Blocksom, commanding
the lower Texas border patrol, today dis
patched additional troops to Lyford.
Raymondville and Sebastian to
strengthen the detachment already at
those places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10

London Aug. 9-945 P. M.-Whie the Ausro-German ar
fresh progress today their campaign against the
Russians the conflict the western took mpe
when according the report of Sir John French COM
mander of the British expedtionay force fierce artillery
took place in which British and French forces cap
turod trenches Hooge along front of 1900 yards.
The occupation Of Praga reported by Berlin brings to
dramatic climax the first phase the drive at the Polish
a the region Eastern Poland of which Warsaw the
dominating Praga essentially part Of the capital
great railway stations the roads running to Petrograd
and Moscow received of Grand Duke
Nicholas final stand at Praga but the indications that the
withdrawal Russians imperative in order to
cape from the German lines gradually drawing together in
Warsaw is the apex of vast letter V the
arms of which are the river the north and the Wis.,
the south The German lines spread along these
contracting gradually the armies the north and
the south approach Oh other The strip of terri
tory which the Russians may withdraw to safer posi-
tons now is hardly than 80 miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
Confidence in Result

The confidence expressed by officials
generally here that the conferees rep
resenting the United States, Brazil,
Argentina, Chile. Boiivia. Guatemala
and Uruguay will be able to shape
course likely to bring peace and re-
store constitutional government in
Mexico is due to the fact that all are
agreed that most Of the people Of the
revolution torn republic are thorough
ly sick Of war and, with encourage
ment from friendly powers. will
promptly join in a movement to clean
house. A large section of the country
and a vast majority Of the people have
not been involved in the fighting
which followed the overthrow of Huer-
ia. Moreover. it has been reported to
President Wilson and Secretary Lans-
ing that only the fear Of reprisals by
the military chieftains has kept the
people in subsection while the country
has been Impoverished by the battles
Of relatively small forces Of armed
men.
Plans for Conferees
Reaching their conclusions on these
reports, the an-American conferees
are understood to have determined to
present the situation to all the vari-
Gus elements in Mexio. addressing di-
rectly not only General Carranza, VIII
la and Zapata, but the governors Of
the states, all military leaders with
any considerable followlngs. and 9TH
er influential men. urging them to
como together for . conference at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10

been forged around the fortress Of
Novogeorgivskk. the last stronghold on
the Vistula line remaining in Russian
hands; Praga, the eastern suburb Of
Warsaw upon which the Muscovites
fell back when they evacuated the
Polish capital has been captured the
railroad from Warsaw to Lublin has
been crossed between Ivangorod and
Carwolin, evidently with the idea Of
moving on to Lukow. the junction Of
the Brest- Ltovsk railway.
Farther eastward and southwark be-
tween the Vistula and Bug and along
the Ziprez the Russians are still fall
ing back but at some points, especial
ly between Zisprez and the Bug they
continue their resistance. The bag of
prisoners at Warsaw was small, Berlin
declaring that only few thousand Of
them were taken. Nor has the number
captured by Archduke Joseph Ferdi-
nand been large, Vienna asserting
merely that the number of men cap
tured by him has been increased to
5000"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
BRAZILIAN DRIVEN OUT OF
'N(X|C0 AND IMPRESSION IS
THAT CARRANzA MEANS
1OSET SELF UP AS DICTAT0|
,crster from South America and Diplomatic
conservative of United States Leaving the
Country Because of CarranZa's Attitude -
covere Blow to Peace Conference

Washington, Aug. 9.-Carranza off,
Gals here tonight said the Brazilian
minister at Mexico City, the only Dip
lomatic representative the United
States has in Mexico, has been with
drawn by his government because
General Carranza was prepared to ex-
pei him from the country as he did
ter.
The Brazilian minister reported to
the State department today that no
reason had been given for the expul-
sion of Senior Ortega and that he him.
self intended 10 sail Wednesday from
Vera Cruz on a French liner for the
United States.
1t is believed here that Carranza
expelled the Guatemalan and was pre-
pairing to expel the Brazilian because
OF the participation of their countrie:
in the Pan-American conference il
Washington for composing Mexican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
Swedish Negotiations Not
Awaiting and US. Will Act
Alone Over Neutral Trade

Washington. Aug. s.-The United States
will continue to act alone in representa-
tons to Great Britain regarding neutral
trade. 1t was learned tonight that ne
gotiations begun by the Swedish legation
here to secure American cooperation in
proposed concerted action Of neutrals to
protest against the British order-in-
council. insofar as they work hardship to
neutral commerce, have brought no re-
suits.
Some details Of the Swedish position as
to trade interference by Great Britain,
it is said, are consistent with the conten-
tons Of the United States in exchanges
with the London foreign office. Reports
as to strong German sympathies in swe-
den also are believed to have been con-
sidered by the state department. although
the formal reasons given for refusal to
joint in the movement are largely tech
meal.
Swedish Action
The Swedish legation has been press
ing the proposal vigorously. The first
plan. contemplating joint protest by the
United States, the Scandinavian countries
and Holland. was rejected on the ground
that the United States could not involve
itself in any agreement that might be
interpreted as contracting entangling Eu-
ropean alliances. The new proposal sug-
gested that all neutral nations whose
commerce was suffering through the
British war measures should agree upon
a policy and act in cooperation, send
ing identical notes to London and gen.
orally concentrating their efforts.
Negotiations progressed to a point
where both the Swedish and American
governments prepared tentative drafts Of
proposals to be sent to Great Britain.
The Swedish proposals were submitted
to the state department, but were found
to be unsatisfactory in numerous details.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
Completed Peace Plans
Encourage Conferees on
the Mexican Restoration

I which a substantial provisional gov
eminent might be framed.
There has been talk Of joint armed
intervention by the powers represent
ed in the conference to quiet any lead
er who insists upon remaining in the
field with military forces. Some of
the conferees, however. are said to be-
lieve that the moral support of the
powers behind such elements as join
in the conference for a new provision
al government, together with a strict
embargo against the shipment Of war
munitions to anyone in Mexico except
the government so formed, would
quickly accomplish the desired result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10

Washington, Aug. s.-Powers of
North and South America already
have agreed upon a definite plan for
dealing with the Mexican problem, and
when the n-American conference is
resumed in New York Wednesday, the
program will be formally ratified.
This information came today from
Secretary Lansing, who, though he
would not discuss details, said he was
decidedly encouraged over the pros
poets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
August Report

EThe department of agriculture's Au-
II grain report, issued today, esti-
les the production of the country 5
1iK crops as follows:
Millions ie thousand thousands
ltsd).
Ni&sfwneat. $50.
1qstpg wheat, 307.
A1at, 500.
c2sis.
M.
Hlriey al.
I'M W
ssheat, Is.
~ potatoes. 431.
potatoes. So.
aos3 pounds.
~ Fin. IL g
Il n %.
Hay, rs tons.
apples. 1s.
Peaches, "a.
Other details of the various crops fol-
low:
Winter wheat. acre yield, 1914.
spring wheat Condition. 1914; yield,
49,
All wheat. yield, le3.
Germ: Condition, RS; yield, 2e.7.
oass Condition. SIG: yield, $40.
Cats remaining on farms Aug. L 55,-,
EaM.
Barley Condition. ss.s; Yield, "a.
rye: Acreage, 81 900: WELD. 17-n.
suekwheat: Acreage, so,ooo, condition,
&s yield, ri.
Nhi'e potatoes: Condition s2o: yield.
n. sweep potatoes Condition, SIS; yield.
-ooaoco; Condition, 7s7; yield. s2z.i.
Lax Condition sl2: yield, s.5.
lHce' Condition. 900: yield. So.
Yield, "a. +
apples; Condition, SIS. SIS
reaches Condition, 72.s.
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BOMBARDMENT
BY GERMANS IS
NOT ASUCCESS

Petrograd, Aug. 9.-Via London,
Aug. 10.-3.14 A. M.-The following
official communication was issued to-
night:
"A German feet Of nine battleships
and IL cruisers with a large number
of torpedo boat destroyers persistent
ly attacked theentrance to the Gulf OF
Riga Sunday. but everywhere were re-
pulsed.
"A cruiser and two torpedo boat
destroyers were damaged"
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TRENCHES At
HODGE TAKEN
BY THE ALLIES
British and French Co.
operation Results in
Recapture of Ground
Taken July 80 by the
Germans
London, Aug. $3.50 P.

London, Aug. $3.50 P.
M.-Sir John French, COM
mander-in-chief of the Brit
ish forces in France, report
ed that the lost trenches at
Hooge, east of Ypres, in Bel
GUM, have been re-taken by
the British troops and that
they have advanced on a
front Of 1900 yards.
The statement of Field
Marshal French says:
"Sinee my communication Of
August the artillery on both sides
has been active north and east Of
Ypres. In these exchanges, the ad.
vantage has been with US.
This morning after a successful
artillery bombardment, in which
the French ON our left CO. operated
effectively, we attacked tho trench.
es at Hoose captured by the enemy
on July 80. These were all re-tak-
On, and following up this success
we made further progress north
and west Of Hoose, extending the
front Of the trenches captured to
1900 yards.
During the fighting our artillery
shelIed a German train at Lanae-
marek five miles northeast Of
Ypres), derailins and setting fire to
five trucks.
"The captures reported amounted
to three officers and 124 men Of
other ranks and two machine
guns"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
BODY WASHED
ASHORE MAY Be
OF CAPT. FRYE

Wells Beach, Me, Aug. s.-The body
dashed to the companionway OF a schoon-
Thursday may be that OF Capt. Frye or
his mate Of the schooner Mary E. PEN
nell Of Machias, which was wrecked of
Cape Cod shortly after sailing on July s
from Vineyard Haven on her way from
South Amboy to Calais. The medical
examiner was so advised today by E. NJ.
Frye Of Harrington after he had receiv-
ed q detailed description Of the body and
the clothing by telephone. He will come
here to attempt to identify the body.
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REFUGEES TELL OF
INTOLERABLE CONDITIONS

Havana, Cuba, Aug. 9.-The steam
er Mexico, which arrived today from
Mexican ports, had among her pass
engers As refugees from Progreso,
most of them wealthy Mexicans. They
report the conditions in Yucatan as
intolerable. Life and property there
are declared TO be unsafe. and a gen.
eral exodus is Impending
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-10
SHOT IN
BATTLE WITH
MEx|CANSAT
RANCH HOUSE
Americans Wounded
When Mexicans At
tack Small Party of
Searchers

Brownsville, Texas, Aug. 9.-Ameri-
cans, Rangers and soldiers went to
Norias ranch house today searching for
Mexicans. Eight soldiers were left at
the railroad at Norias while the re-
mainder of the party. numbering Il
Rangers, went to search a water hole.
Meanwhile, the Mexicans from cover
er Of the brush galloped toward the
little detail of soldiers at Norias The
soldiers at first took them for Rang
ers returning. Seven American civil
ians, all armed, joined the cavalrymen.
The Mexicans swept down upon this
party as it was strung out along the
railroad tracks. The Mexicans seized
a section Of the house while the SOL
diers with the civilians. tried to pick
off their attackers. Slowly the Amer
leans retreated, crawling and firing and
concentrating toward the ranch house
which was about 200 yards from the
building the Mexicans had seized.
Americans Wounded
In this open fight one soldier lying on
his stomach on the railroad received a
bullet through his back. Another soldier
lost his upper lip, while the third was
shot in the leg. Foreman Forbes Of the
King ranch was wounded in the right
leg. Frank Martin, another ranch fore
man. had his left arm badly shattered.
The Americans were lighting from GOV.
er of the ranch house when the rangers
returned. dsmounted in the brush ant
| crawled into the house. apparently unob
served by the Mexicans, who after {
short fight made Off.
State Adjutant General Henry Hutch
| ings. who was with the Rangers. SAT-
today that he believes the arrival. ex
pected by tomorrow. of % more Ranger
and four compa MES Of United States in
fantry from Laredo will insure the res
toration OF peace.