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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

any strength to tho freedom of peo-
pics during and after the war, es-
pecially in the Pacific area.
IN this respect my observations in
CHINA were highly encouraging. 1t is
marvel thc.t China progresses under
Che hostility of her enemies and the
blunders of her friends, because they
constitute the entire world. All civ
illzatIon seems to have been arrayed
against her. Within the past half doz-
en- years the Asiatic republic has put
down two reactionary movements
headed by the ablest leaders since Ii
Hung-chang. Both were to restore
monarchy.
This is evidence that China knows
wlther she is going, and that she is in
a rapid state of progress and nation
alization.
"The Chinese have to unlcarn so
much before they can get on, fact
which makes their advance all the
more inspiring. They have never had
a centralized government, and their
experiences in trying to form one have
been unbelievably bitter. But thcy
are finding the groundsills of dcmoc
racy.
"China's military infirmities have
contributed to her retarded growth.
She has had, and still has too many
military leaders. But the abuse of
power by these chiefs has shown a
lot of younger officers and patriots
the necessity of national army rather
than provincial divisions. The reform
of the military situation has begun.
"China's economic plane is rising.
During my recent visit saw great in
dustrial and public improvement and
the rise of per capita wealth. Not the
least important progress has been in
the Chinese press, which is passing
from the plane of bitter personal to
impersonal journalism. Big issues are
now being generally discussed in place
of trivialities.
America cannot extend too cordial a
hand Of friendship to the Yellow Co.
lossus, for upon the relation between
the United States and the Chinese Re-
public will very largely depend the in
fluence of the worlds most thickly
populated nation upon the worlds to-
morrow"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

make desirable an even greater pro-
duction of corn in 1918 on an acreage
approximately equal to that planted
in 1917.
Increased production may be ac-
complished III number of ways, and
in recent publication of the United
States Department Of Agriculture,
"The Agricultural Situation for 1918:
Part VIII, Corn" specialists of the
Department make suggestions regard
ing better methods, The more extern
sive use Of labor-saving implements
will make it easier this year to ap-
proximate the record breaking acre
age of last year, especially when en-
ployed in sections where corn is now
grown profitably but on a more limited
scale than is desirable, because present
methods require large amount of
man labor. The more general use of
recently developed and Improved trac-
tors that are adapted to the uses Of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
WILL START RUBBER
GROWING IN CHINA

Peking-Waste land in the neigh
borhood Of 100000 acres in Klungc-
chow Island, of which Hollow is the
largest port, has been offered by the
Chinese government for q term of five
years to Mr.. Lin Yi-shun, a Chinese
merchant who has hitherto conducted
business in Singapore, for the purpose
of experimenting in rubber growing.
Local officials have also been ordered
to render him any assistance in their
power, and both President Fcng Kuo-
chang and Ex-Prcsident Ii have per-
sonally signified their hopes of his
Some time ago rubber syndicate in
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
a SAD DEATH

On April the 9th the death angel
visited the home Of Mr.. George l. Lc-
SeSne and took from earth to heaven
his beloved wife, Mary.
She has been in failing health for
some time but God saw best to take
her to a world where is no pain, sor-
row, naught but nevcr-dying love.
They have to mourn the loss of her
they did their best to save
Beloved on earth, regretted, gone,
are remembered in the grave.
Days have passed, but our hearts
still are sore, and as time goes on we
will miss her loving smiles and gen
tie face more. Naught can fill her va
cant place.
The weary hours and days of pain,
The sleeplcss nights are past.
The ever patient, worn-out frame
Has found eternal rest at last.
We only wish we could tell her how
we miss her day by day. But again
we hope to see her when the mists
have rolled away.
She was faithful wife and true
and worthy friend and was loved by
all who knew her.
Sleep on, dearest friend, in they lone
ly couch of rest, while we should not
murmur, for God doeth all things for
the best.
Although we cannot understand
why she should at this time be called
from world where she is SO much
needed, and from loved ones and
friends to whom she was so closely
bound, yet we know that He who docti
all things we'll lays His afflictne
hands only for good.
We deeply sympathize with the
etery near her loved ones who pre-
grief, and would direct them to Hin
who careth for us as great comfort
er.
She was laid to rest at Chapel Gem
etery near her loved noes who pre-.
ceded her to better land some wears
ago.
M S W.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
TREES THRIVE con
THE GREAT WALL

Peking,-Trees and shrubbcry
planted in the soil that has been ac-
cumulating for hundreds of years on
the Great Wall are in thriving condi-
tion, some Of them having grown al
ready to height Of twelve to eight
cen feet. This method of beautifying
the Great Wall of China was an out
growth of the movement for the re-
afforestation Of the country started
some time ago with government sane
ton under the direction of foreign cx-
perts. The driveway extending around
the city on the Great Wall is consid-
cred very much improved with the ad-
dition of the trees.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

the Straits Settlements sent an ex-
pert to China for the purpose of de-
termining whether rubber growing
would adapt itself to Chinese soil. The
provinces examined were Kwangtung,
4unnan and lands along the Yangtze
which proved unfavorable for the pur-
pose land the project was dropped.
Mr.. Lin's proposition is that in re .
turn for the lease Of the land he will
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
CHINESE
BUY THRIFT STAMPS

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Pittsburgh's Chi
nese, under the leadership of the On
leong Tong, have organized thrift
club and have already purchased sew
eral hundred dollars worth of war
savings stamps. They are hard at
work drilling for the great thrift pa
rade to take place on Sunday, April Z,
in which more than 25 900 men, women
and children Of Pittsburgh's foreign
born will participate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

well and feel fine in the morning and
able to do my work. l gladly recom-
mend Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to make weak nerves
strong. = Mrs. ALBERT SULTzE, 6O3
Olmstead ST., Winona, MINI.
How, often do we hear the expression
amongwomen, ri am so nervous, | cam
not sleep" or "it seems as though I
should fly" Such women should profit
by Mrs. Sultze's experience and give
tms famous root and herb remedy,
LYDIA Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, trial.
For forty years it has been overcom-
ing such serious conditions as displace-
ments, inflammation, liberation, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, diz.
"lness, and nervous prostration of
women, and is now considered the STAN
dard remedy for such ailments.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

be able to produce 100000 rubber
saplings to be planted each year, and
apart from paying the land rent, he
Chinese government after his lease
has expired as the purchase price of
the property He believes that tapping
can begin after five years and from
then on the profit will increase rapid.
lY.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
CROW A BIG CROP
With LESS LABOR
Federal Specialists Make Suggestions
on Economizing in Man Power
Tractors and Larger Imple
ments Will Help-Machine
Harvester Rather Than
Hand Cutters
Advisable

Another big corn crop is needed.
Last years planting of 12O,0OO,OOO
acres yielded the largest crop ever
harvested = 3,159,494,000 bushels.
There seems to be every reason to be-
lieve, in the opinion Of officials of the
United States Department of Agricul-
the allies, as we'll as neutral nations,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

81 Ddu i COulO not
re t at mig h t.
would lie awake and
get so nervous /
would have to get
up and walk around
and in the morning
would be all tired
out. I read about
Lydia e. Pinkham's
We getable Com
pound and thought
l would try it. My
nervousness soon
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
Tho auInIno That Does Not Afioc, sho Hoat

Because Of Its tonic and laxative effect, LAxA.
TIVE BROMO QUININEi Is better than ordinary
Qutnine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature q 4. w. GROVE. 30c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17

the small farm as we'll as the large
farm would tend increase the acre
age and to effect a saving in labor.
The use of larger plows, harrows and
other instruments used in fitting the
land would make it possible to ac-
complish more work per man. SINH
,larly the substitution of two-row
planters and two-row double cultivat-
ors in place of smaller and less eff
cient implements would make it pos
sible to do the same amount of work
with less expenditure of labor.
In some growing sections it is
the practice to replant missing hills as
soon as the corn is up to stand.
Frequently this is done by dropping
kernels by hand and covering with
hoe. A labor-saving and quicker
method would be the use of small hand
planters. These could be used to ad-
vantage for the first planting also in
sections where comparatively small
yeas are planted and where it is at
present the custom to drop the corn
by hand and cover with the hoe.
1t is the practice in some localities
to plant much larger number of
kernels than the number of stalks
desired and to thin to the desired
stand when the corn plants are about
6 to 8 inches tall. This method may
be satisfactory where plenty of labor
'vailable, but where it is desirah "
to economiZe labor it would be adj
visable to plant tested seed at about
the same rate as the stand desired and
do no thinning.
! A more general use Of efficient har-
vesting machinery would permit a
more economical use Of labor. A corn
binder with an attachment for clevat-
ing the bundles of corn into a wagon
should be used much more extensively
than 1T is for harvesting ensilagc corn.
There is also on the market a machine
that converts the corn into ensilagc
in the field, elevating it into wagon,
from which it is sacked or lifted into
the silo. The use of either Of these
machines, especially the latter, would
90 away with the necessity of much
laborous work.
A large percentage Of the cutting
and shocking of corn is dore by hand
labor. In some sections, because Of
unfavorable topography, or other
reasons, it is not practicable to use
machine cutters. However, the greater
part of the corn that is now cut by
machinery, economizing labor and
doing the work in less laborious
manner.
Much Of the corn that is now husked
from the shocks could be handled more
economically and with saving in feed
value Of stover by substituting ma
chine huskcrs and shreddcrs for hand
labor. The use of corn pickers would
accomplish similar results in the case
of corn huskcd from the standing
stalks. Unloading and clevating ma
chinery at the crib should be intro
duced and more generally used in
many sections where it is now un-
known or not commonly used. Where
such facilities are not available cribs
should be constructed in such a
manner that they can be filled and
empticd with the least possible labor
For level ground double cribs with an
elevated driveway and approaches
that will enable the loads to be driven
through the cribs and dumped or
scooped out Of the wagons without
any high pitching arc very satisfac-
tory
-W-S-S-
WHAT WILL CHINA DO
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
WOMAN'S NERVES
Made STRONG
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Winona, MINI. -" suffered for more
than year from nervousness, and was
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-17
-W-S-S-
WHAT WILL CHINA DO
FOR DEMOCRACY

What is to be China's contribution
and attitude toward government for
and by the people transccnds ali ether
great questions of the Pacific today,
according to Mr.. Frederick Mccormick,
authority on Far Eastern affairs and
newspaper writer, who has just re-
turned from trip in Russia, China
and Japan.
"rhe biggest problem across the
Pacific" he said, "has become That Of
how these countries will bulwark de-
mocracy.
"We are concerned as to whether
Russia is going to establish firmly
popular institutions. We should be
equally cone arned whether Chi:.a is
making republican progress under her
chosen form of govcrnmcnt-wh? ther
or not the yellow giant will contribute
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
GEORGE c. PEET.

Funeral services for George c. Peet were held this afternoon from St. Johns church at o'clock. Three companies of police officers with Superintendent Redgate and Assistant Superintendent Suckley head the pro- cession from the late home to the church and to Mountain Grove ceme- tery. The pail bearers were: Cap tains John H. Began and George B. Coley, Lieutenants James O'Neil and Patrick Flanagan, Sergeants John Browne and Isaac B. Williams and Patrolmen Thomas A. Zehnder and T. Burns. The following officers aAA- ed as a guard of honor at the late home: Patrolmen Michael Arnolsky, John R. Quinlivan, Edward J. Flana- gan, Harold Sherwood, Edward F.
 Cole and Hugh Kiernan. Patrolman Arnolsky was in charge. At the church the following police officers acted as a guard of honor: Patrol men Edward Mccarthy, Fred Rosen- penny, T. Griffin and Chauncey Fay Tor. The guard of honor at the Noun tain Grove cemetery was Patrolmen Harry Green, F. Daly Allen Ander- son and Robert Grandfield. Members of Konckapotanauh tribe, No. 30, I. o. R. M, attended the funeral in a body. The cortege moved from the home of the late commissioner at 1880 o'clock to St. Johns church where services were held at 2 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
HUNDREDS DIE IN FOREST FIRE
 IN MINNESOTA

Duluth, Minn., Oct. 14.-A large section of Northeastern Minnesota three days ago a busy and prosperous business and farming country-today was a smouldering ruins with hun dreds of bodies of men, women and children, many of them burned be- yond recognition, strewn about the countryside as the result of the disas- trous forest fires which swept this ter ritory Saturday and Sunday.
 Latest estimates place the death list at close to 1000, although no official figures were available today. Hun dreds of persons are more or less ser- ious1y burned, thousands are destitute and homeless and the property loss will run into many millions of dol lars. At least a dozen cities and towns were destroyed.
 The worst blazes were at Moose Lake, Kettle River and Cloquet. In Moose Lake and immediate vicinity it is estimated more than 300 persons perished in the flames. Between 300 and 400 collins have been ordered sent to this town alone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
MARGARET B. MGU1NNEss.

Margaret B. McGuinness died yes- terday afternoon of pneumonia at 2:30 at the home of her mother, Mrs. Julia McGuinness, 4S8 Stratford avenue. Miss McGuinness was well known kindergarten teacher and the daugh- ter of the late James A. McGuinness. She was a graduate of the local High school and the Smith-Froebel Kinder garten Training school on Lafayette street, and has been a teacher at the Lincoln school for several years. She was one of the first kindergarten teach CTS to be appointed in the city and was a favorite with the children and faculty. Besides a large circle of friends she leaves to mourn her loss, her mother and four sisters, Miss Mary J. McGuinness Mrs. Harold Couch, Miss Agnes McGuinness and Miss Katherine McGuinness. One brother, Corporal William J. Mo- Guinness, Company B, S24th In- fantry, who Is now serving in France and who was reported wounded in &C., ton last week, also survives. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary s church on Tuesday and interment will be in St. Michae's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
TROLLEY CREWS ARRESTED;STUKE
 DIES OF WOUNDS

Peter Stuke of BIO Lafayette street died at the Bridgeport hospital this forenoon of injuries sustained when he was crushed by a trolley car or the Connecticut Co.,, shortly before 1 o'clock this morning. Stratford avenue and Hewett street.
 Stuke alighted from car for Par disc Green. He was knocked down by the car and thrown in path of an- other car.
 His left leg was so badly mangled an amputation was necessary.
 .Patrolmen Grandfeld and Luciana of the Second Precinct placed the members of both crews under ar rest.
 Today in the City Court, Ben Miller of 109 Elizabeth street, motorman on the Derby car; Daniel Francisco of 375 Rockwell street, Stratford, co1I- ductor on the same car; H. Wiley ot 974 Connecticut avenue, motorman of the car barn trolley and Albert Gush, of 282 Fairfield avenue, conductor of the same car, were arraigned. Judge Wilder ordered their cases continued until Oct IT.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
Warm and pretty new felt slippers.

How grateful for both early in morning and late in evening"
 What comfort and warmth they give And how cheerful their brightness /! fur-$150.
 Siesta slippers of exceptional beauty:-plain laven der copenhagen trimmed with white pink trimmed with silver,-$175.
 Blue or gray comfy slippers, light but wondrous warm -$175.
 Pink and taupe and blue and gray and brown and tan comfy slippers with decoration of ribbon-$ -$2. Beautiful shades of orchid and taupe and rose and blue comfy style ribbon trimmed, d,-$2.25
 ain
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
LUCY A. HURLEY

The funeral of Lucy A. Burley was held this morning from the funeral
 rooms of M. J. Cannon, 315 John
 street and from St. Augustine's church at o'clock. Rev. James B. Nihill celebrated the requiem mass and was assisted by Father Hayes as deacon and Rev, Jos. Ganley as sub-deacon The church chair sang Schmidt's funeral mass and at the offertory Miss Kathleen Ryan sang "Pie Jesu.'
 After the mass Mrs. Harold You'd sang Beautiful Land on High" The bearers were James Murray, William McGrath, James Tanning, Harry Wildman, John Coffield and Joseph Kennedy Interment was in St. Mi ehaepS eeueteFEa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
Don't wake with the ShiVerS.

Better avoid a throat or the 'fu'-and warm bedclothing is good preventive. Light blanket of cotton or of wool and cotton inter woven, is insurance policy against colds. Pretty cmfortable filled with soft cotton with woo is almost as efficient insurance. ..a,,.ns , Ready here:-Both in plenty. ''Sa'7 a8''s sR A notably-good blanket with wool filing and cotton warp for $6.
 "Ts grateful and light and soft; cushion that guards against all chill II
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
THOMAS E. KEENAN,

Thomas E.Keenan,d died at his homo, 73 Division street, New Havenu, oE Sunday night, after a short illness oE pnucmonia. MT. Keenan, who is very prominent and well known in Bridge port, was the manager of the Yose football ad baseball games. He was a member of the Foresters of Ameri@ ca and member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by hiE father, Alexander Keenan, his wife, three chiAlren, and one brother, the Rev. RobereJ J. Keenan. The funeral will be held on "wednesday from his home Interment will be at St Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
HUGH J. QUINN

Hugh J. Quinn of 37S Olive street died of pneumonia Sunday morning in his home after few days illness. For many years he had been employ ed by the Spring Perch company. He is survived by his widow and two children; also his parents. MT. and Mrs. William H. Quinn; also three brothers, William at Camp Devens, Francis and Christopher, both of this city. MT. Quinn was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, An cient Order of Hibernians and q member of the Holy Name society of St. Augustine's church. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at g o'clock from St. Augustine's church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
CROWDER ISSUES
 CALL FOR NEGROES

Washington, Oct. 14-A calr for 1000 negroes qualified for limited Bervice in the navy to entrain be- tween Oct. IS and 24, for Charleston, 8. O.. and Norfolk. Va. was issued to- day by Provost Marshal General Crowder. The men will come from 25 states and the District of Colum- bia-
 This is the first call for the naval service since the draft law was chang ed to include the navy and marine corps.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
GEORGE HUssEY.

George Hussey died yesterday at the Hillside hospital after a brief ill., ness with Spanish influenza. MT. Hussey was a native of Norwalk, a natter by trade but had been visiting relatives in town. He is survived by two brothers, Michael and Thomas Hussey, two sisters, Catherine Hussey and Mrs. Joseph Cornell, a daughter, Nellie Hussey and 8 son, Edwin, now in the service in France. The fun eral will be held from the funeral rooms of M. J. Cannon, 315 John street, and from St. Augustine's church Tuesday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
OBITUARY
FREDERICK 0. SCHNEIDER.

The funeral of Frederick C. Schneider, who died at Pelham Bay naval station, New York, was held this afternoon at the funeral rooms of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co.,, 293 Golden Hill street at o'clock. The Rev. Benjamin J. Root of St. PauPs church of1ciated. Delegates of the Foresters of America and mem- bers of the Athletic association ana the Whiting Manufacturing company attended the funeral. Interment waa at Mt. Grove cemetery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
KAISER WILL NOT ABDICATE

Berne, Switzerland, Oct. IA - The Wolff News agency of Berlin today issued an official denial of the report which had become current in Germany that Emperor Wilhelm intend ed to abdicate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
Sash curtains, COmDlete==00C.

All ready to put up, pretty and effective sash curtains of mercerised marquisette or scrim.
 One yard long, hemstitched,n nice qualtyand but 69c Dutch valance scrim curtains of regular length with hemstitched border and edging of deep lace $2 Marquisette curtains with handsome and lustrous mercersed nish edgng of deep pattern in Cluny lace effect, regulation length $z
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
TriCOlette silks. beauties, are here.

silken fabric of beauty and much durability. Much like silk jersey in weave-but much richer and heavier!
 Marked by flashing luster and beautiful depth of color.
 Such splendid colors navy grape, Japan blue, por bark, ivory, bear, and black.
 One yard wide Fs"7F'7"E9''7 $5 yd And Conservation satin, another lustrous heavy beauty! This in taupe, navy brown graphite copenhagen and a medium tone of gray = $550 yd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14

Reports from the advanced positions this morning indicated three groups of Allied troops were making excellent progress in the Belgian coast salient from which the Germans have been precipitately removing war materials for two weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
ExoNERATEs CHRIsTIANsEN.

Ian today exonerated from blame James Christianson, driver for John Hanson, whose motor truck run over and. killed six year old Charles P.
 Pragillo, on Sept. 24s The coroner found the death was due to accident.