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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
To Reform Thermometer.

A sign of progress is bill intro
duced by Pacific coast representa-"
tive 20. substitute the Centigrade for
the Fahrenheit thermometer in gov
ernment publications. When Gabriel
Daniel Fahrenheit nearly 200 years
ago devised the scale which bears his
name 80 degrees below the freezing
point was the lowest temperature ne
knew, so he called it zero. But his
graduation has been displaced In the
scientific world almost as completely
as his idea of the extreme of cold.
Scientists everywhere use the Cent?
grade scale, and the Fahrenheit Is In
popular use in English-speak1ng
countries only.
The Centigrade thermometer il
graduated in a simple and rational
way, the freezing point being marked
zero and the boiling point 100. The
movement for reform OF the thermom-
eter clght to so hand-in-hand with the
propaganda for universal adoption OF
tie metric system OF weights and
measures az. FOR uniform decimal re-
latiors Of coinage in all nations
Newark NI;;ening News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Grand Dukes Playful Way.

The Grand Duke Nicholas Is not a
man who talks, but he has q playful
way with him at times, according to
the story told by Julius West In SOL
diers Of the Gar" Some time ago,
during an inspection, the grand duke
was standing next to the emperor, a
few yards away from group Of gen.
erals. He ordered General Russky,
then In command Of the forces in that
region, to step forward. The grand
duke next ordered a private soldier to
come forward and hack OF the gen.
erals epaulettes. 1--WE can imagine,
says Mr.. West, "the dismay OF the
other generals as the soldier obeyed.
"'Now cut mine oh.' was the next
order. The soldier did so. Now put
them ON his shoulders
It was the grand dukes playful little
way OF promoting Russky to the rank
Of adjutant general, the highest IN
tho Russian army.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Nccorst:ans for Women.

Foreign countries are most prodigal
y feminine decorations. There are in
IL some twenty foreign orders, and It
5 said that Spain was the first coun-
~ to honor the gentler sex by includ-
:rg then: in orders of chivalry. The
t.eg:on of Honor, which has been
pinned to not few feminine breasts
in the present war, the Russian Order
Of St. Catherine and the Austrian Star
Cross are a few Of the greater orders
which can be accorded to women. In
no country does the decoration be-
slowed or woman carry any title,
as in the case of e masculine knight
hood. tEt in several countries certain
female decorations bestow sort OF
status equivalent to rank in the army.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Harvest Every Month.

All through the year wheat is being
harvested. In January it is cut in the
great fields Of the Argentine and in
New Zealand. In February and March
it is cut in the East Indies and Egypt
TIE wheat fields are harvested in
April in Cyprus, Asia Minor, Persia
and Cuba, and in May in China and
Japan. June is the busiest harvest
month OF the whole year, for then Tur-
key, Greece, Spain and southern
France, as well as most Of the south
ern states Of America are all cutting
wheat.
The more northerly states Of Amer
lea, as we'll as Austria, Germany and
parts Of Russia do their harvest gath
ering in July.
August sees the wheat crop gath
cred in Great Britain, and September
and October for Sweden and Norway.
Peru and South Africa are busy har-
vesting in November and December.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Facts as to Sleep.

A recent investigation into the char
acteristics of sleep quoted by Profes-
sor Jastrow of England reveals a strik-
Ing division of sleep conditions be-
tween the sexes. At the same time
it shows that people, as a whole,
vary little from the average, and that
most people sleep in about the sane
way. People who are troubled sleep
ers really get as much sleep, but
they do so more jerkily.
The first quarter Of a nights sleep
possesses more rest than all the re-
naming three-quarters put together.
This gives scientific reason for the
old proverb, "An hours sleep before
midnight is worth two hours after. "
Not that midnight has anything to do
with it, but that the worth Of sleep
does lie in the first part of it, and in
early times nearly every one was in
bed a couple hours before midnight.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
MADE A QUICK RECOVERY
Elevator Man Falnted When leg Was
Crushed, but Soon Got Back on
Joh-It Maa Cork.

When the doors Of the service ele-
vator at the Alexandria closed une1-
pectedly just as Joe Brousett was
starting the machine It 3ammed his
leg, \mashing It fearfully. Broesett
tainted. Fortunately the elevator
stopped without dragging him
doc" Bassett, superintendent OF
service, called an ambulance and hur-
ried Brousett to his home. He ap-
peared dazed. A physician was called.
Mr. Bassett returned to the hotel and
put a new man on the elevator.
Three hours later he entered the
elevator and was astounded to see
Brousett operating 1t. For moment
he thought it was ghost, but Brou'
sett assured him that everything was
all right.
"You see, that was cork leg that
Got smashed" he said. "The accident
brought back so vividly my original
accident that tainted and only came
to by the time I reached home. Then
I put on my reserve leg and came back
to work."-Los Angeles Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Building for Old Aoe,

The spring and summer OF our life
may have been fairly pleasant and
their enjoyments harmless; but the
retrospect is far from satisfying II,
when the autumn comes, our fields are
empty. 1t is well, on summer morn
ings, as We go to our work, to pluck .
wayside blossom now and then, or
pause to hear the carol Of bird; but
our chief concern should be the plow-
ing and sowing that shall yield endur-
ing harvests. 1t is well to Quench our
momentary thirst from the brook
whose slender flow the dry weather
of a single week may leave exhaust
ed; but we shall still need to hew for
ourselves unfailing cisterns. To live
in such fashion that, while we may do
but little harm to others, We make no
worthy contributions to their happi-
ness, is to doom ourselves to hunger
and thirst in coming days. Not only
by the evil that we do, but by the good
We leave undone, do we in youth and
prime prepare for ourselves an old
age Of remorseful memories.-Rev. ].
Frank Thompson, in UniVersalist
Leader.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Children Teach Rock How to Talk.

Children Teach Rock How to Talk.
It is said that the first instance OF
a rook developing the power of talk
was recorded in England recently.
The bird is the property of two school
children-a little boy and girl living
in Horsham, England. They caught it
five years ago, when it was still quite
young, in local rookery. BY patient
precept and careful study they taught
the bird several words and now she
proudly boasts of vocabulary close
upon one hundred simple words. She
is often allowed out in the garden, for,
although she can fly swiftly and
strongly, she can be trusted not to
make her escape.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
ORIA
For Infants and Children
sn Use For Over 80 Years
s;esss s;sss{s:s IL s.s.' Of GsMzzzSzzx
Services at The Methodist Church.

Manning Metho list Chu:ch, Or.
Watson B. Duncan. PaSt'E.
The Sunday School will meet - 1000
a. m, MIR. Jos Sprost, surerinten'l-
ept.
The Mems Bible Class meets at the
same hour, Hou. Charlton DuRant,
Teacher.
Atl1 and $50 p m, Dr.. Charles y.
Bulla, of Nashville, Tenn, will occupy
the pulpit. Dr.. Bulla is the Superin-
teudent of the Adult Bible Class De-
partment Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, and is sp:eodid speak
er His messages will be along the
line of Bible Work. His coming will
be great treat for the community.
Epworth League 5 y. Il. Mr.. Nor
gan Sprott, President.
Prayer service on Thursday at S
p. m. Topic, The Great Intermission
This will be followed by the Teacher
Training Class.
Public cordially Invited to all SER
vices.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
sonoa Develop National spIrlf

Il seems strange that the world mas
not done more with singing, that is
with popular singing. In this regard
we are far behind some OF the othe.
nations, for example, the Germans
They have many choral societies. y
which they sing songs Of the father
Land, and do much to develop the ma
do1sl spirit.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28

The Home Bank and Trust Co. has
lust placed mile posts all over the coun
", al least, every road leading TO Man
nlng. These signs are very expensive
and should be preserved as matter of
Information to the travelling public
There is State law against defacing
sie1s on public roads, and any one
caught tampering with these posts,
will be>punished by law. All miles are
absolutely correct, being measured
with stewart spedometer, and said to
be one Of the best made.
Great interest IS being manifested in
the meeting OF the Wesley Bible Glass
Federation at Sumter, beginning Mon
day night. July 3rd and ending Wed
.nesday morning, July 5;h. A strong
program has been prepared and a
large attendance is expected. The
Clarendon Methodist churches will
probably be largely represented rs
there are plumber of live Bib.e Class
hundreds of B;b!e Glass members in
line will be a big thing and new
thing for this section.
The following petition IS being ci:cu-
lated and we hope by Friday night TO
have it well filled and the company can
be organized at once. Boys, show your
patriotism and sign up.
We, the undersigned white citizens,
agree TO become members of military
company 10 be formed at Manning, S.
&C., to be known as The Clarendon
Reserves. or any other name that may
be agreed upon. to be commanded BY
a Captain, other officers to be elected
by the company, and we agree to attend
drills regularly and to perform any
military duties TO be required o. us.
We invite every citizen OF Clarendon
county to come to the court house Fri
day night, and be with US il the organ
ization OF The Clarendon Reserves, "
which will be the name OF the military
company that is to be organized. We
hope that the patriotism in the heart
of every Clarendon soul is as brilliant
aud true as in the days OF 1861, and
that our county can boast of a full Quoto
of sterling young men TO volunteer their
services and lay down their lives for
the defense OF our great nation. We
especially invite all OF the old soldiers
to be with US. and ladies too-all are
welcomed.
\ marriage which is of great inter-
ess throughout the State was SOLEMN
lied here Tuesday afternoon, Ven
Miss Belva Broadway became the !:";ie
of JEFF ]. Martin. This came rs 4 sur
prise 10 their many friends, AS plans
were being made for church wedding
June %. They, with 4 few friends,
moto-ed TO Sumter Tuesday aftern 'on
and were married in the parlor OF the
Claremont hotel at $50 O'Clock, The
Rev Mr.. kvserof Paxville performing
the ceremony. Immediately after the
ceremony the young couple boarded
a rorth Inbound train 10: Norfolk, Allan
tic City and other points before return
ing to Cambridge, Md, July 1. Miss
Broadway is an attractive aud accom-
pl'shed young woman Of PaXviIie.
daughter of Mrs. NJ. E. Broadway.
Mr.. Martin is promising young man
originally Of Summect0n. but now
holds responsible position as travel
ing salesman with headquarters at
Cambridge. Md. They both have a
host of friends here. Sumter Item.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
'' 'Nobby Tread" Tires
c. & ]

Experienced automobile owners
DO not shop around for tires. They
go to the nearest dealer who seils
G&J "Nobby Tread Tires and
buy without hesitation. They know
ahat the G G&J "Nobby Tread Tire
never fails to give real protection
against shdding; insurance against
9096 of punctures and the very lowest
cost per mile. Profit by their hard
earned knowledge and begin right BY
buying a G 81 Nobby Tread
Tire the first time you need new
casing.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Buadjno MonopoliSt,

THAT youngster Of mine is going
to get into trouble with the federal
government some day." remarked the
proud father.
Surely not"
81 vc:-.idn't be at all surprised. BY
hook or crook he's managed to acquire
about half the toy trains in our block"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28

Everybody in the county is invited
tc Pinewood on Tuesday July 4. There
will be all kinds of amusements and
general good time is promised.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Me1ItraIitx for Him.

7 Neutrality TOT HIm.
Prisoner ION being asked, What
| say you, Guilty or Not guilty? y
'Me Lud, I leave it to the learned
counsels to fight it out between 'em.
III be neutral. Punch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
G & J
'sNobby Tread" Tire

are sold under the regular war
ranty-perfectwoskmanship and
material-BUT any adjustment
10 on a basis Of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
ROUTE 9.

Souther,y to Holiday Swamp cor
ner: EaSterly to Oak Grove Church.;
Northerly to Heriots cornor; Easterly,
on kiugstree Road, to Liveoak Church:
Norther!y and Northwesserly to Plow-
den corner: Southwesterly and North
westerly to Alsbrook corner; South
west and SoutherIy to post office. Total
2G9S.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Description of Rural Routes No. and 2, in
Effect July 1st.

Starting at the post office, the carrier
will 60 thence:
South by Harvin mill corner, and
southwest to J. L. Mcleod corner;
North TO DR.. Dickson corner; Easterly
aad north to Fulton road iu Manning
city limits; rorthwesterly to Kelly
corner; Northwesterly to Frierson cor
ner; Retrace to Kelly corner; North
westerly to Hill corner; Easterly and
Northeast to Sumcer-Manning road;
Northwest to Seymore place and re-
trace: Southeast on Sumter Manning
road to post Office. Total length, 2S.47
Prior length. 2l.41.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28

July Fourth will be big day in
Pi@wood-'Geod Cheer Day"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28

Miss Fannie Simmons OF Rowesville
is visiting her college mate! Miss Meta
Levi in Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28
Be sure and enroll.

Come out to the military meeting
Friday night.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28

So far the State campaign is the
tamest we bave had in years.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-06-28

Remember voters, if you do not enroll
by the last Tuesday in July, you cannot
vote in the primary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
POLICE ARRESTS AND
CHARGES IN 20 HOURS

Frank Wells. 3s, state and
city vagrancy.
ID. Dodds, T. X. Fugita,
leaving wagon I'm street.
Julias Deviniski. 81. Eu-
gene Colwell. "a, C. II. Camp
bell, 25. A. e. Bailey. 32,
Harry Murphy. 81. drunk.
Jessie Anderson, "a, Mat
tie Rose, 20, living In disor-
derby house.
Blanche stone, "a, having
liquor illegally.
Blanche Stone, "a, main
tanning a nuisance.
V. Rosellini, illegal posses
sion of liquor.
DR.. Leo j. Hunt, %, issu-
ing Illegal prescription for
liquor.
Walter Murphy, 35. Willie
Green, a., G. l.. Holmes, A.,
vagrancy.
Pete Moore, AZ. illegal pos
session of liquor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
LEGAL NOTICES.

SEALED PROPOSALS win be re-
ceived at the office of the Com.
missioner Of Public Works. City
Hall. City of Tacoma, between the
hours OF ~ M. and p. M. on the
23rd day of October, 1916. for fur
nishing labor and material for con-
structing cement concrete side
walks on Washington Street be-
tween North 34th and 3Sth Streets.
and on Union Avenue, No. 35th
Street, North seth Street and North
37th Street, in Local Improvement
District No. 972 according to plans
and specifications on file in the Of
flee of the Commissioners of Public
Works.
Amount OF bond required will be
the same as contract price.
Proposals must be made on print
ed form furnished by said Commits
sioner and accompanied by certified
check for five per ce... OF the
amount OF proposal, made payable
to the order of the Clerk of the
Commissioner of Public Works.
Work to be commenced within 10
days after signing contract.
work to be completed within 80
days after signing contract, but II
said work be not completed within
80 days after signing of contract,
said contract shall become void as
pc. specificat ions.
The successful bidder shall agree
to accept. at par. In payment OF said
supplies and work, any and all OF
the bonds Issued In pursuance Of
Ordinance No. GAGS and shall have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
Oct. 14-21-2r, 1915.

LOCAL Impro vement District No.
111O.-Notice Is hereby given that
In pursuance of Ordinance No. 6458
OF the City of Tacoma, a roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection of the assessment levied
for laying a sanitary sewer of eight
inch S) pipe. together with the
necessary tees, wyes, risers and
manholes in the alleys between
Wapato and Prospect Streets; be-
tween Prospect and Fife Streets:
between Fife and Cakes Streets and
South 54th Street to South seth
Street; on South seth Street from
the alley between Wapato and Pros
pect Streets to the alley between
Fife and Cakes Streets; on Fife.
Cakes and Pine Streets from South
56th Street to South 5Sth Street; on
South 5Sth Street from Fife Street
to a connection with the present
sewer on Juneyt Street.
said assessment may be paid on
or before November 9th, 1916, but
il not paid on or before said date,
interest at the rate of 6os will att
tach.
JAMES c. DRAKE,
City Treasurer.
Oct 7-14-21 1919
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
POULTRY AND EGGS

GAME Fighting Fowls, beautiful,
wonderful layers, gamey meat. IL
iustrated game cock circular free;
hunting dogs. Alfred Graham,
Moultrfp Ga
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21

LADY wants work in Doctors office
Miss Gordon. Orting. Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
FLESH REDUCTION

FLEsHY PEOPLE. You CAN RE-
DUCH Safely and Permanently
by this Natural Method. No
DRUGS. No Fasting. Sweatings or
salts used. Tho Method gives
fEhMANENT RELIEF. Tones
and Cleanses the body, relieving
Constipation and Kindred ills. In.
formation Free. Phone Madison
2O26. Call or Write Natural Svs-
TEN. 427 Provident Bldg, Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21

Observation-Disclosures rooms or
apartments. Man, wife and L
year-old girl; not more than
blocks from car line; near school:
good conveniences; moderately
priced. Man travels, away most
of time. References asked and
given. Home with religious fam
lily preferred. Address Apt. 102,
1924 9Th ay
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
REAL ESTATE

Groom bungalow and two lots on
SO, Union, fireplace, gas, water,
sewer. and light connections, all
assessments paid. $500, half
cash, balance on time.
4-room bungalow. with full base
ment and a-room house, on lots |
to s. block IL, Pacific add, on
No. 45th between Bennett and
Ferdinand.
To trade, modern 5-room bunga-
low in Mckinley I'm district, on
Lennox Place, for a modern bun
galow on paved street, close In,
VIII pay difference In value In
monthly payments,
Thirty acres located In Sw. !, OF
NE. a, Sec. 10, TWP. ls Il. II.
j. r. MEADS
Room 1890 TaC Bldg Main i5la
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
SITUATION MALE

YOUNG Indian boy wants work In
private home; small wages. Call
Main 1879, room 81.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
FAMILY WASHING
SITUATION FEMALE

EOo Family washing. Main 1918
cOC Tacoma Wet Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21

MARRIAGE desired. Widow worth
100000. Messenger, Box 5S4, Los
Angeles, Cal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
Stock and Dairy Ranch

100 ACRES of rich clay loan soil,
heavy crops. II acres cleared.
No rocks or gravel. Produces
Balance pasture. Springs and
running water. Splendid house
Good barn and outbuildngs. Or
chard. on county road, etc. All
the stock, farming tools. mnchin-
cry and household goods go with
place. Located in the best part
of Lewis county and An miles
from good town and railroad. A
fine stock and dairy ranch. Price
for everything only $500. $500
cash. You can name your own
terms on the balance, 6 per cent
Don't buy n farm until you see
our list of Lewis co. farms.
ACME REALTY COMPANY
1219a Pacific Ave.
Headquarters for Lewis co. Farms
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21

TELEPHONE MAIN 2126. Mason
work done promptly. All kinds
of work guaranteed. Call for the
mason, room IA, Club Rooming
House 1i4s Market ST., Tacoma.
Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
PERSONAL

CARD reading. 5015 So. Ferry.
Madison 923L.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-21
KEEP MAIN IL BUSY---IT WILL BRING NJ
RENT ELATS

IF you do not find the desired flat
advertised here, insert an ad un-
der heading "Wanted-Flats."
page.