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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-08
INDEPENDENT OF GERMANY

The people of the country have lively recollection
Of the days following the outbreak of the Europe
when the German ships driven from the and
imports into this country from Germany ceased The dis
tress in many lines of industry emphasized the extent
Who cannot recall the occasion of the submarine running
the blockade with cargo of dyes and with what joy they
were received in this country?
The awoke to the humiating fact that this
country came far from being selfsusainng 1t demon
rated to us that without the goods of other countries
Germany especially industrial and social life in America
was badly crippled
But the had another effect 1t has caused US to
seek out the lines of endeavor in which we were deficient
and to set about to remedy that deficiency This we
doing more fully as time passes For instance hear
complaint of the scarcity inferiorty of dye
stuf from the fact that America-nade dyestffs have
fully taken the place of the German article and appear
De giving general satisfaction.
General chemistry is also line in which we have here
tcfore relied almost wholly Germany this from the
that American chemists willing to undergo the
standing in that line But this too is fast being changed
and In very short tme if not already American chem
sts VI IN fse+ be fully the equals s Of any in the world
af,re number of lines of industry wherein we have
we are to maintain position among the nations we
must master and conduct for ourselves. We have been
TOO deeply absorbed in what termed the big things of
fe and many smaller matters that nevertheless play an
Important part in the economy of e have been neglect
IF the war; viewed purely from an industrial or COM
merc standpoint shall have caused us to stop and gath
er up the loose ends of industry it will at least not have
been all bad. ,
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The wheels of the Russian war machine are accom-
qlshmg many revolutions. :.* y~~~r~
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The golf drive is near being driven out by the more
prominent drives this season. "
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Aicoholic spirits have taken back seat Patriotic
spirit is the national stimulant these days.
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Congress has made hundred million people pet I'M
an houearfier but it has not affected single rooster
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Probably the reason many people know 50 little of
because they have been taught to shun unde
sirabe acquaintance. N'N0
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, It's an Ill wind that blows nobody good The draft
nat Wafed Grover Alexander away from the Cubs has
throWer: wa 'l 'o'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-08
CITATION OF LETTERS
OF ADMINISTR ALTON
he State of South Carolina,
County Of Clarendon.

County of Clarendon.
by }. M. Windham, Probate Judge:
Whcl cas-, r. A. KfdgiII made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Admins
tratlon of the Estate and effects of
II. j. Wilson
These are, Therefore, to cite and adj
monish all and singular the Kindred
and Creditors Of the said II. j. Will
son, deceased; that they be and appear r
before me, in the Court OF Probate, to
be held at Manning, on the oath day
of May 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 1th day
of May Ammo Domini, 1918.
j. NJ. WINDHAM,
Judge Of Probate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-08
CANDY MAKERS
MUST CUT SUGAR

Washington, May 5.-Candy manu-
facturcrs, sodawater makers and all
others using sugar for other than es-
sential food products, must reduce
their sonsumpton of sugar from 20 to
80 per cent under the amounts used
last year.
Manufacturers who entered the
business since April I, or those who
extended their plants since that date,
will be. cut off entirely from using
sugar. Manufacturers using sugar for
nonedible products also will be cut off.
Manufacturers Of less essentials
who entered the business between No
Vember l and April I, ain the face Of
an actual sugar shol Lage and with
full knowledge Of the food administra-
tlon's announced program of conser-
vation," will be curtaiIed to so per
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-08
LIBERTY LOAN
OVER-SUBSCRIBED

May 9th. Reports up to d p. IN.
shows that Clarendon county has sub
scribed more than her allotment Of
$160, 100000 Of the Third Liberty Loan
Bonds. Quite number Of our people
do their banking business in Kings
tree, Lake City, Olanta, Timmonsville
and Sumter. We, of course, get no
credit for this, Williamsburg, Flor
ence and Sumter getting it. I will
try and get the names of all of their
subscribers, and in my final report
show what Clarendon really did do.
We wish to thank all subscribers
and workers, men, women, boys and
girls 10 whom thfs wonderful re-
suit is due.
We appreciate the help given in
tins service to our country.
Respectfully,
j. T.. KELLEY,
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-08
HEAVY FIRE ON AMERICANS
Huns Put Over $1,000 Shells in Brief
Period

With the American Army Forces on
the French Front, May 6.--The Ger
mans launched heavy gas attack
against the American troops on the
Picardy front during the night. Early
in the evening they sent over $1,000
shells, composed chiefly of mustard
gas, within brief period. These
shells were followed by an intense ar
tillery fire at midnight. Several hun
dred gas shells we're dropped into the
American lines.
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They improve with age
Worth one cent more each month
War Savings Stamps.
1t was Pinckney Of South Carolina
who, when European tyranny threat
ened us more than century ago, de-
family exclaimed "Millions for de-
fence, but not one cent for tribute!"
II we fail to lend Uncle Sam the
millions he needs for defense, we will
have to pay billions for, tribute. Buy
War Savings Stamps. g $
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-08
mo lshaas mat poss Not Affect eas Heed

pecauue Of tie tonic and iaxativa effect, LAxA.
TIvR HROMO 0UINItlR 10 better than ordinary
slngin9 in head. 1Rapaemhkr the faif nafief and
ioass los The siarst.ssS Of A. ~. oRovla. 90
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
GERMANY,s PURPOSE.

There arc those who think that Germany is beginning to show it's hand through the action which it is taking relative to the Russian prov lnces. but rather does this appear to he a continuation Of 1he hand show ing which was displayed four years Hgo when it plunged into Belgium.
 Germany showed right then what it had been planning to do. what it was prepared to do and what it was Soin- to continue 10 do just as long as it possesses the power. Not only did it go across Belgian territory against the consent Of that nation and in violation of promises of up- holding its neutrality. hut it has pro- ceedcj to Gevastatc The country. to cSaci "sr .ayes from tho people to .orc- thr rcigiacs to labor for the succc=z of Germany in the war, to say nothing of tho harbarous and in fuman treatment which has been heaped upon them. Germany intend cd this as a lesson of frightrulness to others
 It has done much the same thing jr Serbia and Poland. and now it plans Co dc likewise in Lithuania. Ukranfr. Crimea. Esthonia- and Rumania and as much more of Russia as it can get pos session of. Because certain of the Rus sian provinces are claimed to have asked for German assistance those provinces have got to bear Germany's war burdens. Finland will have to pay the same price for the help it is getting. They will not only be put under military control but they will he taxed. required to furnish Ger many with needed supplies and in time the man power of those prov inces will be called upon to maintain the Teutonic forces. This will be done just as long as the spirit of tolera tion prevails among those people But il is not a new showing of hands lt Is simply an enlargement of the showing which was all too plain al the very start
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

area it might be advisable to increase it by five times that acreage and get as great benefit as is possible.
 It Is understood that there is as much as 200 900 acres of unused land which could be so utilized, and cer- tainly there is no time like the pres ent for getting the benefit of it. It would mean such a change in those sections that the work would require extensive supervision and the uti1iza- ton of machinery in all stages of the work, but the chance which would be offered to the Indians would appear 10 be one which they would eagerly accept. Conditions as to land and labor would doubtless reduce the profit in such venture but the help to the reservationists could in a way be expected to offset the matter Of profit. The suggestion would ap- pear to be open to large possibilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
PRISON LABOR ON ROADS.

In connection with the existing shortage of labor it is impossible to overlook the action which is being taken in the state of Maryland where arrangements have been made to use state prisoners in highway work As the result of a conference of prison and highway officials it has been agreed that such workers wages shall be at the rate of g day from now until the middle of November out of which 50 cents a day will go to the prisoner and the remainder will go for his board. lodging and trans portation expenses.
 The prisoners will be housed in the penitentiary, except when the dis tance is so great that it becomes ad visable to erect barracks, and they will be under guard at ali times and t is possible that during the winter months prisoners will be employed at ruarrics under similar arrangements
 This is of course not the first in stance where prison labor has been sought or actually employed in the building of state roads. Ii is in keep ;ng with plans which have been car lied out with much success in other states. It is invariably welcomed by the prisoners themselves because of the preference for outdoor work to that which they are required to do in penitentiaries or to no work at all. It is, however, of especial importance now when labor is so difficult to get and when the necessity of requiTin
 
 producer is being emphasized. Condi tions are such today that even those who oppose prison labor are silenced.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
RUTH DOES HER BIT

them with interest. "weii, Of all things she gurglcd.
 What's the joke?'' her buaband de- manded Mrs. Connery rndtioned dumbiy to the boxes t:on.eerg picked one up gingeriy. Dent Sse as.ything to get hysterical over" ne said.
 Mrs. Connery pointed D tne labels. Connery read sloWiy: 'lstcR Crawford, sweater; Harry Carson WElstlets";
 simply labeled Socks vas graced
 with three names. He gazed at his
 wife blankiy.
 She has wonderful executive ability,
 that niece of your," Mrs. Conhery gig gled. Its Ruths work-I wondered how she managed. When she expected a caller shed always be knitting, and the funny part of it was that the call CT always seemed to think that the
 particular article she was knitting was for him, and him alone. You know. one of Ruth's greatest charms for the boys is her fiatteringly individual in terest-"
 She's a little flirt that's what she is,' Connery interrupted explosively.
 "Oh, my dear you misjudge her.
 Mrs Connery said mildly q rather enjoyed the fun until it got so Jack
 Crawford and Harry Carson couldn't look at each other without fire in their eyes. Ruth continued being a patriot in this fashion until the day of her de-
 parture. I didn't know how she was going to get away without unpleasant complications, but she managed very nicely. She wouldn't allow any of the boys to go to the train with her, but that didn't prevent Jacks send ing a corsage of violets and a five pound box of candy. nor Harry from
 bidding his beloved a fond farewell in very bulky letter which he had in- closed in the box containing his or
 ehids. Ruth has the grace to blush when she read that letter.
 "'A pleasant business. this one of being a patriot told her. She flush ed crimson and I guess she thought that I was going to scold her, for she quickly buried her head on my should CT and whispered how she'd enjoyed every minute of her visit'
 They're nice boys-I like them both but Ruth's too young to get foolish I notions about matrimony," Connery i remarked soberly. But you haven't said thing about Helen-I notice she 1 kept pretty busy with her knitting" i Mrs. Connery's eyes danced. 'Oh ] Helen--she was a patriot also-but she played no favorites. She never knit anything but socks. Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
PROTECT THE GARDENERS.

Hundreds of people are deeply in- terested at the present time in farm ing operations. An army Of even greater size is probably engaged in cultivating war gardens for the pur- pose of increasing the food supply of fhe country. Great help was gained by such activity last year to say nothing about the delight in being able to have fresh vegetables right out or tLe garden when wanted It is of course 9 movement which cannot get too much encouragement. and it would not be surprising if greater re- suits were obtained from this en- deavor during the coming season.
 lt is certainly an undertaking which should he given every possible protection. and this is of course as true of the gardens of those who make farming their business as of those who raise small crops simply as a sideline. 1t is a well known fact hat there are those who make 1t 8. practice Of living upon Jhe work of others and this is especially true where gardens are involved. Some people seem to think that they have a right to invade the gardens of oth- CTS, help themselves to what they please and then make whatever use they can Of t. even to peddling the rroduce from house to house.
 Such thievery deserves to get a nrompt and effective check. It is not practice which has grown up entire iy with the war gardens, having ex- 'sred for years blit zvitb tl,o ,,a.,- 1o1- station which was passed at the last session of the general assembly more determined efforts should be made to bring to justice such culprits. The law of course amounts to nothing un- less it is enforced and it's enforce ment is needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
OTHER VIEW POINTS

For generations one American prob lem has been what to do with our EX Presidents. Finally one of them is solving the problem in simple, wholesome American way. Instead of snarling and snapping at a President who belongs to the opposition party, Wm H. Taft has calmly and earnestly tackled any job that offered a chance to help wake up America and win the war for democracy.
 He has temporarily given up his work of teaching Yale students the law, in order that he might teach the whole American people how a patri- otic Ex- President can make of hlrc . self a live asset instead of a dead liability.
 Ex- President Taft now works at q desk in Washington. bringing 10 bear his ability and common sense on one of the vital war problems labor. That's democracy.-Bridgeport Stand ard American.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Well I'm glad they're safe at home" ." said Mrs. Connery, laying aside the let ter she had just finished reading. They're dear, sweet girls, but too full of pep for me. 1 really was very much worried about Ruth feared we were going to have war bride on our hands"
 Nonsense" said Connery, putting numbers, my dear, and some night it looked as if we were members of a rolay family and had a special guard l rather enjoyed it, though-they were clean cut young chaps-eXtremely lik- able"
 50 Ruth seemed to think" Mrs Connery remarked laughingly. "She simply adored soldiers
 Well, miss those girls" Connery insisted. 'Td like to keep 'em right here with us for six months at least haven't had as good a time in yearz -singin' and dancin'-" "Oh, yes Mrs. Connery interrupted
 T hear some of our neighbors object ed to the music and dacing till all hours. I shouldn't be surprised if we had an invitation to move"
 Anyway" said Connery, 'the girls AOoA4s Ae@o d SOOO LlAAlC' hOll ti4AAh you could find prettier pair on State street.
 His wife's eyes twinkled. They're little human dynamos, that's what they are. I'd beg them to sleep late in the morning, but would they? Ruth would open her blue eyes wide and say, But auntie, we're not tired-we just adore being on the go.' And Helen would snuggle in my lap and tell me what 8 wonderful time she was having and the first thing I knew next days program was complete from a nearly breakfast
 until midnight. Not chance For ever the teeniest little nap"
 "Of course auntie didn't enjoy trail ing along" Connery said slyly. Mrs. Connery laughed. Surely, did, you. silly, but you wouldn't have
 to coax me to take a rest cure now. Connery grinned appreciatively. q could use about twenty four hours sleep myself" he yawned. Say
 where's that war map" We had ar argument at the office today abou l some locations and I want to take il downtown with me-"
 "R1ght here said Mrs Connery | opening drawer in the library table | The table was a massive affair anC l the drawer deep and wide. A number
 of boxes, neatly labeled. but empty
 half filled it. Mrs. Connery examined
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
CLEANED FROM FOREIGN EXCHANGES

Mir. Churchill was able to tell the house Of commons that our heavy losses of guns and ammunition in the German offensive have been more than made good.
 These were some of his points,
 By the end of last week nearly 1000 guns of various calibre ane nearly B., G00 machine-guns lost in the battle had been replaced.
 We have today more serviceable guns of practically every calibre in France than there were when the bat tle began.
 More aeroplanes are being made in 8 week than during the whole of 1914; more in quarter than the whole of 1916; and this year we should make several times last years output.
 AeToplane production is ahead of the supply of pilots.
 We are in a position to replace ev- cry tank lost by one of a better pat tern.
 More than nine -tenths of the shells are being made by women.
 Munition workers are being released for the army at the rate of 1000 a day.
 The quantity of ammunition lost, apart from what had been fired. amounted to between one week and three weeks total manufacture. Other forms of war material had been lost On a similar scale. The German war minister claimed the capture of guns pearly double the actual number. Even if this grotesque exaggeration had been true, he believed it would still have been possible for him to have said that all losses in guns had been made good.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
FIGHTING THE u-RcArs.

The blockading of the ports of Zee- brugge and Ostend, although the lat ter may not be closed as tightly as might be desired. does not appear to be all of the programme for reducing the effectiveness or the submarine warfare The bottling up of these ports means the taking away from the Germans of bases which have been exceedingly handy for operations about the British Isles and of which extensive use has been made. The handicarping of such use is therefore bound to yield some benefit but the allies have not relied entirely upon the blockade to accomplish their pur- pose, That is only part of the muca more elaborate scheme which in volved the mining of the North sea. Much lack of understanding has pre- vailed at the failure to shut up these ports before, but the fact that it has been attempted now. at the same tim me that the announcement is made that the mine field has been completed, in- dicates that it was intended that the two operations should be carried out tOS6lhcE
 The triangular area which has been
 mined covers over 22.000 square miles according to the lowest estimate. II extends on the south from the Brit ish coast to the territorial limits of Norway and then runs at it's apex in- to the Arctic circle so that to get around the dangerous area it will be necessary to travel far toward the pole. To go through means the great est, kind Of danger even for a sub marine. That it will be an effective harrier for the channel north of Scot .ana seems probable The move tc roture tho effectiveness of the l. Goats has taken some time but if il succeeds as planned it should have combined with other activities, tre- mendous results.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
UNUSED RESERVATION LAND.

While we are making every effort to overcome waste, to utilize material which has been previously thrown
 away or neglected and while greater rndeavors are being made than ever before to produce a larger amount of foodstuffs. a suggestion has been
 made by wheat raiser on the Pacific coast to the effect that some attention ought to be given to developing a large amount of land now included in Indian reservations for the growing of wheat While the suggestion included t.ut about 10000 acres of such land, as proposed to the secretary of the interior, it Is realized that if such a plan could be carried out on that
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17
Both France and Germany have

Both France and Germany have lately been engaged in squaring their accounts for the coming year.
 The French government is budget ing for an income of 335 600 900 pounds, tfie revenue of the present year being estimated at 314, ,560 900 pounds. But it must be remembered that some of the most prosperous parts of the territor- ies of our ally have been in the hands of the enemy for more than three years.
 The position in Germany, where inn perial taxation is to be increased by t59, 000,0 DOC pounds. is evidently eaus- ing some uneasiness. Addressing the Prussian upper house, General von Kleist spoke of a budget of 1oG, ,ooo, 900 pounds every year after the war, which would be half the total income Of the empire. The question how Germany s enemies will manage to pay their in demnities did not trouble the general That is their affair, he said. The fresh taxation to be imposed in l Germany is thus made up:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

After all the trust that the bol- sheviki have put in the Germans, why should they fear for the safety of Pe- trograd and Moscow? These cities would be just as safe in German hands as in the hands of burglars.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

LIBERTY THEATRES" Have Been Built in All National Guard
 and National Army Camps .--..-A.s in America. . "Snlileage Books issued by Federal Military Enter tainment Council, pro- vide free admission to these theatres. Send one to 1OUR. soldier or te
 ANY soldier.
 Price S1. For sale at the following places: The Porteous 6 Mitchell Co., The Reid & Hughes Co. (Boston Store).
 Rathbones Drug Store. Ricker's Drug Store. The Lee & Osgood Co. The Wauregan Hotel Office. Mara & Egglelon George Madden Cigar Store Englers Pharmacy. K. of c. Rooms. Ring & Sisk. Druggists. Tne Y. M. c. A. Office. H. M. Lerou. z7pt J. c. Macpherson. :
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

The railroad rates go up without trouble just as soon as the govern ment takes over the roads. The kick ing that is done over a cent raise in trolley fares might quickly subside should the government take hold of the electric lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

The kaiser says that Lithuania will participate in the war burdens of Ger many. which of course must make the Iithuanians realize what they have gained by being rescued from Russia by the Teutons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

No one but Postmaster General Rurleson will be surprised at the ac- ton in congress- favorable to the gov ernment operation of the pneumatic mail tubes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

neutral nations are growing rich from the war it Is made plain why Germany insists upon those which it helps sharing in it's war burdens.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

With the government asking the help of everyone in giving informa- tion about spying and seditious peo- pie the detective fierce of the country has been appreciably increased.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

It is useless to stop at the declara- ton to the effect that Germany covets Holland, when it has been thoroughly demonstrated that it covets the whole world
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-17

Turning the government bond cou- pons into war savings stamps is the same thing as compromising the in- terest on your savings bank &C., count.