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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
FORECASTS CROP
BELOW 100000
Average Condition for Septembe, u
Placed at 56.4 Per Cent

st. Matthews, Sept. 15.-"Under
present conditions, with even .
late frost, cotton crop of less thas
ten million bales is a certainty y j.,
the opinion Of J. S. Wannamaker. nrps
ldent of the American Cotton Assr.
citation. 'A'''
A statement given out by Mr.. War.
namaker today for the association sot,,
out the crop prospects as cxtrrmciy,
gloomy. The average condition in tn
cotton belt for September II is placer
The Gro pis from three to fo,..
weeks late, it was declared; the fruii.
ne IS very poor, the bolls under siy,
ana opening prematurely as a resuA
vi adverse seasons and diseased root
system; Tests at ginneries, moreovr.,
nave shown that the line Yields th:n
neasoIl IS running considerably belcy
Continuing the statement assert.
lnat insect damage, which continua,.
Mnh "lde prevalence has spread over
sh she greatest area in history, and VIII
nnopi nnomi the greatest injury ever expert
enced; that the acreage abandonment
viii be the largest of any vcar =
Our record" Mr.. Wannoraln,. so;l
sho" an acreage abandonment Of O ~:
per cent. not including abandonn,o-.
from Doll weevil and insect dnn,,o.
me Department of Agriculture h..
no',1icd US that it will publish fip,lr,..,
On 'nc acreage abandonment by Oc,n'
ner (. with early frosts. the rave,
uhdeT this head will certainly r.
starting Even with late irost =,
rfoI under ten million oalcs is = rr,
tainty" - It &C.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
BODY OF CLAUD G..
HOUGH is FOUND
Sumter Man Believed to
Have Taken His Own
Life

Sumter, Sept. 13.--News has been
received here that Claude C. Hough, of
Sumter, committed suicide and that
his body has been found in n hotel
in San Francisco.
Mr.. Hough, who was cashier of the
Bank of Pinewood, left here about
three wceks ago presumably on his
vacation, but did not return at the
appointed time. Every effort was made
to locate him, without success The
telegram from the chief Of police to
Mr.. Hough was the first news from
him for some time. Later yesterday
additional news was received in which
it was stated that young Hough left
note stating that it was not on
account of financial difficulties that
he was taking his life. Information
received from the bank is that no ir-
regularities have been discovered. Mr..
Hough came to Sumter about two
years ago from Fountain Inn and was
for long time employed at tn" City
National Bank. He resigned his po-
sition to enter the air service Of the
army and upon his discharge was
elected cashier Of the Pinewood bank
which position he filled with zeal and
efficiency. He has many friends who
were shocked to hear Of his death.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
UNIQUE PARTY GIVEN BY
'..., MISS SUE SPROTT

T. .
~ A unique party was given by Miss
sue Sprott at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. joe Sprott Friday evening in
honor Of their house guest, Miss
Maria Whitson Of Alabama. =:
After the guests had all arrived
trey We're given cards and told to
make eight engagements for Progress.
slve convention. when this was over
the game of trailing fortunes was
played much amusement being caused
as the guests were sent from the attic
TO the cellar in search Of their for
tunes.
Before time for refreshments to be
served the young men each in turn
took the fishing line ard stood on the
stairway and fished among the bunch
OF girls in the reception. room until
he had a biter--after each had
caught" partner Miss Sprott served
cream and cake.
Throughout the evening delicious
punch was served by Misses Ida an..
Maud Sprott from a cozzy nook.
The guests were: Misses Isabe,
Wolfe, Rounette Hirscnmann, Alice
Wilson. Aline Rigby. Maud Sprott,
lpnia ,McKelvey, Addie Weinberg and
Ruth Smith. '/SMelite* Swartz,@ S,hl
Leonora johnson, SAM Barron. VIII
lam Smith. Harry Gerald, Archie Rar-
ron, Jr. Chovine Sprott. Sam c,rott.
Morgan Sprott. jim ana Jesse corott
Rev. j. A. Eaaley. Dwight Turbavi,le,
and Norwood Hall.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

38 years of age, about five feet tall,
weighs about 120 pounds, has light
brown hair, very thin, in almost bald
on top. He has blue eyes, very pen
etrating, arther protruding. He has
light sandy complexion and rather
eliminate appearance. He wears a
No. . shoe and is supposed to have
carried with him q gray suit, with, an
extra pair Of blue trousers.
When search Of the grounds was
made it resulted in the discovery that
bench which had been sitting in the
yard had been moved to the brick
wal which surrounds the grounds and
there were footprints which rescm-
bled those of Eaughn's nearby. a
brick pavement runs along the out.
side Of this wall, but in the street
adjoining there were aatombile tracks
which showed that machine had
been turned there. Automobile traffic
is heavy on this street, however, and
machines frequently tmn in the
black.
The crime for which Vaughan was
convicted was a most revolving one
He was superintendent Of ;he Odl
Fellows Orphan home at Greenrillc
and was found guilty of having raw
!shed little girl inmates of the hor,c
After his arrest and while he was
awaiting trial, he escaped from the
Greenville county Jail. lie WAS appre.
hended several weeks later in Balti-
more, Nd.
Vaughn when placed on trial con-
fesed to his relations with the in
mates and was convicted by the jury
The Judge imposed sentence of
death. An appeal was taken first to
the State supreme court and later to
the United States supreme court by
his attorneys. Vaughn was in the
meantime placed in the State peniten-
tiary for safc-keeping and there de-
veloped what appeared to be insanity.
His mental condition has been stud
led by some of the most noted alien
lists in the country and their views
have somewhat differed. Solicitor
Bo!, ham consenting, q order vas is-
sued by circuit Judge at Grecnville
transferring Vaughn to the asylum
several years ago. He has been in
the asylum ever since. ..-'
Last year the State Grand Lodge Of
Odd Fellows passed resolution ask
ing that Vaughn be iesentenced to
death. Last week Solicitor j. r. Mar
tin. secured an order from the court
directing that he be taken to Green
vile for resentc1ce
Vaughn was formerly Baptist
preacher in the Sunday school Of the
First Baptist church Of Grcenville. He
ha 81 brother who is now teacher Of
the Horrell Hill section in this county
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
MANNING S. G. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IT. 1919
GERMANY'S PROBLEM
OF SELLING CANNON
Much War Material Rusting
on Old Drill Grounds

With the American Forces in Ger
many, Aug. 22.-(Corrcspondence of
the: Associated Press. How to dispose
of war material worth, many millions
of marks is a problem confronting
German military. authorities. Press
reports from various parts of Ger
many indicate that great masses of
guns and other war material are rust
ing on old drill grounds or are being
scld for junk. - = 'I~'' = - ''>..
Illustrated papers recently publish
ed photograph Of an enormous stack
Of shell-damaged cannon which were
to be broken up III Westphalia for the
metal. Newspapers say that on the
old artillery earill ground at Olden-
burgthere are more than 1000 wagons
and guns in various stages of wreck
awaiting purchasers. Some of the cd
itors have been demanding that some
thing be done at once 60 get old bag
gage wagons and other former war
vehicles into the hands Of the farmers
who &C much in need of wagons.
Article 1859 of the peace treaty state
that within two months Of the com
ing into force of the present treaty
German arms, munitions and war ma
terlal, including antiAaircraft mate
rial, existing in Germany in excess
of the quantities allowed, must be sur
rendered to the governments Of the
principal Allied and associated powers
to be destroyed or rendered useless"
German newspapers say that vast
stocks of wagons, field ranges and
guns and other material are stored at
military posts throughout the country
and that the German officials are max
ing nofeffort to dispose Of t',em.' .
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
INTERESTING
LOCAL NEW!

Miss Bessie Croswell is VISITING q
Mrs. Cary Smith.
Rev. J. A. Easley is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Hyde in Charleston.
{AAlr. Jesse Sprott of Manning has
been elected cashier of the Bank Of
PaXville.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Abrams and Mrs.
s. Katzof spent Sunday in Kinestree
with relatives.
Mr.. w. T. LHsesne, .Jr.. who has
been taking a business course in Bal
timore has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Ewart Of
Goldsboro, n. c., are The guests of
Mrs. Ewarts parents, Mr.. and Mrs
B. A. Johnson.
Mrs D. Silverman of kingstree
and Mrs. p. Cohen of Washington, D.
G. spent u few days Of last week with
Mrs. S. katzof.
Mr.. A. l.. Dowdv who has been
Manager of the Dixie Electric &
Plumbing CO. is no longer connected
with the Co. Mr.. A. l.. Lee has sue
ceeded him as Manager and will be
glad to handle all business.
Claude G. Houg!, cashier of the
Bank of Pinewood, committed suicide
in a hotel in San Francisco. Mr..
Hough went to San francisco about
three weeks ago on, his vacation. The
deceased leit a note stating that there
were no irregularities in the bank,
but gave no reason for his rash act.
Anon" the boys and girls leaving
this week for college are Miss Ncttic
Levi, Wellesley, Miss Ruth Smith,
Columbia College: Miss Jamie Bur
cess, Winthrop; Miss Louise Burgess,
Winthrop: Miss Georgia Sauls. Win
throp; Miss Isabel Wolfe. Winthrop;
Miss Isabel Thomas. G. w. c.; Miss
Ailcen Rigby. Winthrop; Miss Julia
Wilson. Winthrop: Miss Sue NJ.
Sprott. Randolph Macon; Lida Sprott,
Randolph Institute; Miss Fannie
James Sprott, Converse; Miss Barn
well Huggins, Limestone; Miss Bon
ME Beatson, Limestone; Miss Mildred
Brown, Converse; Miss Carolina
Plowden. Winthrop; Miss Leila Mar
garet Dickson, Columbia College.
Glenn and Allen Harvin, Citadel;
Horton Rigby Citadel; Joe Bragdon,
Citadel; Spain Briggs, Bingham Mill
tary Institute; Edward Sprott Wof-
ford; Ralph King, Wofford; Brainard
Gibson, University of S. c.; LcGare
Harvin, University of S. c.; and
Archie Barron, Jr. Clemson College.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

the thirty-three set speeches on his
schedule. From this point on there
will be only few days on which his
plans call for more then one speech.
One Speech Day.
One speech n day will be the rule
during all Of the coming week with
the exception Of Tuesday, when there
is 10 address on the schedule. r.,
will spend the entire week on the
Pacific coast and from Tuesday morn
ing until Sunday night will be in
California, the home State of Senator
Johnson, n leader among the treaty
oppnntrts. p..,.
Leaving Seattle late tonight The
President vii speak tomorrow night
in Portland, Oregon. Tuesday will ne
spent on the train cnroute to San
Francisco where he will sneak
Wednesday night. Thursday night he
will be in Oakland, Friday night and
Saturday night in Los Angeles. Be-
cause of the tightening of his schedule
of set speeches it is considered pos
sible he will break his rule talking
from the rear platform Of his train
more frequently.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
THE NEW ORLEANS
COTTON CONVENTION

We are informed that the great
Cotton Convention in New Orleans
really did something. AS we under
stand the plan proposed by Mr.. l.. D..
Jennings q corporation is to be form
ed in each county to buy all the dis
tress cotton coming, on the market,
paying IA cent above what any
other buyer will pay for it as long
as the market is under the minimum
price fixed by the Association. The
corporation will then store this cotton,
thus removing it from the trade, and
hold it until the market reaches the
minimum price when they will Gradu-
"lly unload. shutting down rs soon as
the market drops below the n'inironl71.
No corporation is to begin business
until 60 per cent Of the cotton conn
ties of the South report they have such
corporations organized. If this is car
ried ont. anv chili car see the farm
.ers can fix the price for his cotton.
So satisfied are Sop,r of our bust
ness men Of the soundnesS Of the pro-
nosition that thew have begun sub
scribing to the stock Of the Company,
"nd aDplication has been made TO the
Secretary Of State for permission to
"""" books of snhscrintion to the
capital stock Of $500, 100000 Corpora
ti0p for Clarendon County.
We understand that Mr.. J.. ID. Jen-
nings has been invited to address n
mass meeting of the farmers and bust
ness men Of the county on Friday
evening the 2Gth inst. at $3.50 p. m.
in the Court House. Not a man in
the County who is interested in any
way in the price of cotton should miss
this meeting. This paper will an
nounce positively next week whether
Mr.. Jennings can be present at the
st"tcd time or not.
In the meantime. hlessrs. r. G..
Thomas. los. r. Davis. r. ID. Clark.
take your subscription if you want to
make some money and ~ the same
time help every farmer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
FIELDER BARRON

An unusual degree Of interest cen
tered in the marriage Of Miss Ruth
Fielder, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
B. Fielder to James Presley Barron,
which was solcmnizcd at ) o'clock Fri
day afternoon at old andrews Chapel
at Silver. The ceremony was perfor-
med BY the brides pastor, the Rev.
A. 5. Leslie, the impressive ring cerc-
monY being used
The church was beautifully decolat-
cd in southern smilax, a profusion of
ferns forming back ground for the
altar. The bridal party entered to
the strains Of the Bridal Chorus"
from Lohengrin played by Miss
Thomas, a cousin of the bride. First
came the usher, Scott Bag nal and Mr..
Fielder of Atlanta. They were follow
ed by the groomsmen, NJ. Dantzler Of
came the brides maids. Miss Croskey.
an3 Miss Fielder Of Summerton and
Miss Emily Willard Of Spartanburg,
who wore French pink frocks of geor-
get" and large Di":ure hats. They
carried bunchcs Of pink chrvsanthe,l-
uns ticc With pink tuIle. The dar,c
Of nonor. N:s. w. G. Davis. entered
alone" wearing a handsome a:ternocr
gown of Icarl' grey oeorr"tto over
silver cloth with touches of old hue
and wearing a picture hat. She car
rIcd an arm full Of pink roses.
NeNt came the maidc Of houo,,
Miss Cora Fielder, sister Of the bride,
who wore a lovely frock of white pear-
gotte embroidered in French blue and
she carried boquet of pink roses
tic' with tulle
Th" charming little bride entered on
the arm of her father. fler petite
'""net'" beauty was embraced by her
fiiiny wedding gown Of silk tulle over
Satin IT, mined in real lace and "-'-
hroidercd in seed pearls The tulle
veil way fastened to the hair with a
wreath "f orange blossoms and fell
the full '"ngth Of the train. The
brides flowers, were boquet Of
brides roses showcred with swain
Sonia.
The bridegroom was attended by
bis brother, Archie Barron, Jr.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Davis entertained
tie wedding party ana immediate
families at an informal reception.
Mr. and Mrs. Barron left for a
wedding trip and upon their return
will make their home at Andrews, n
{. where Mr. Barron holds II rcSpon-
ei'" position in tie schools.
The bride travelled in smart blue
"oat suit on the prevailing straight
lines. chic little blue hat with os-
trich trimming an. blouse Of Per-
sion Creme.
Mrs. Barron is an attractive men,
h"r of the Younger set whose charm
inc personality has won for her
scores Of friends. She is a recent
graduate of Columbia College.
Mr.. Barron is an honor graduate of
Wofford College. He is the oldest son
of Hon. a. /. Barron and Mary An.
ma Davis who was daughter of the
late James f. Davis.
\ very lar"c and handsome collcc
tion Of wedding prcsnnis attcs, the
DoDnlaritv and the wide family con.
ncctions of the young couple. Among
thc, out of town guests were: Mrs.
Y. G. Gonzales and Master Gonzales
Barron Of Columbia, Frank f. Barron
of Charleston. Miss Emily Willard
of Spartanbura'. Mcbcr Dantzlcr Of
Orangeburg and Mr.. Davis of Atlanta.
Ruth Chapter confers Royal and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
PANFILLE ITEMS

y Mss Leila Corbett has resigned tra
TaxVille post Office to accept sin,ila .,
poalt1on IN the Sumter office. The
place here is being filled by be,: 81.
ter, Miss Ethel Corbett.
MISS Sudle Gutter Of Denmark =
spending while with her narrn..
Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. Gutter.
Mr.. w: M. Hodge ha:; recently NJ.
CHASED the residence here owned -
MRS: Elma Tisdale, ana will move -.
to it in few days.
Mrs. j. W. Minis. .Ir. has for h..r
mouse guests this week, the Misses
PleXico, of Sharon
MI Sprott of Manning has acce, /
ed the position of. cashier in the Bal,
of PaXville
Mr. Waldo Reynolds spent l,st
week in st. Louis purchas;nh " :, T." a.
load Of stock for their recently rre,,.
ed livery and sales stables.
Mr. and Mrs. II. G.. Curtis Of Morn.
ing spent Sunday at the home of NJ
s. e. Curtis.
N.Y., MISS Iva Geddings left Tuesday tr-
winthrop college where she is "A nc.
Der Of the senior class.
MIS-. May Baker Of Pamplico ..
Gently visited relatives and friends !,
the community.
Miss Geraldine Bowen left last w....
10 resume her Studiea at Andersrt.
college.
The September meeting of eE~
Methodist w. F. NJ. S. met with Mr>
a; 5. Corbett who so hosnitably oper-
ed the doors of her beautiful home l.,
us. There was large crowd in at
tendance. Our presideni, Miss Jessie
NurIiS c;tlled u2 to order and read uni
explained the Bible lesson in her u.s.
val calm and sweet manner Afr,,,.
the singing Of a hymn the bushes,
part OF the program was carried ON.
The treasurer reDortcd about hnlf a.
the pledge as already collected ,n,,
requested that all dues and pledges f5r
the year be paid in by the November
meeting. Miss Ethel Corbctt con.
ductch quiz which dealt principallv
with the sanitary "nd moral conditions
OF o. our community. In answering
'heSe questions, suggestions were
maze aS to how our society might
help the less for tunaec mcmbcrs nf
our community along social. educatio..
al, and moral lines. Mrs. Joe M;ms
Jr. told very Interestingly of a mis-.
Slon2ry meeting she had attended du,
ing her raaction and OF hearing ;,
taik by missionary who is at ho,nr
vi! i'llouEh from China. The theme
o1 thr meeting, "Mak;ng Democracy
Safe Socially" was then taken um,
ma MISS Iva GcddneS. Mrs. J. ".
Aims Jr., Mrs. NJ B. Corbett. Miss
Anne Corbctt, and Miss Ethel Cor
bett discussed respectively the fol-
loving topics on the main subject;
"A Lawyer Making Democracy SAFE
socially" "a Doctor Making Dcmoc.
racy Safe Socially" "Churchcs Max
ing Democracy Safe Socially. "a
President Making Democracy Safe"
ana Making Democracy Safe on the
Mexican Border" All of these talks
were both interesting and instructive
IT was decided that the next mcrtinn
be held at the home OF Mrs. 9
ienry Curtis. After the meeting was
ADJOURNED, we spent a very plcaSan,
half hour enjoying the grapes which
MrS. C"rbctt so thouGhtfuly served
US.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

Died yesterday his home near
Summcrton, Hon. John r. Dinplr
The deceased had been in i'll health for
quite while, and the end was moi
uneNpected. Mr., Dinglc represented
Clarendon county in the legislature
one term, and was a candidate for
state Senator twice, receiving n GOOD
vote. lie was large planter and was
held IN the highest esteem by those
mat knew him. The BODY was brought
|" Manning this morning and shipped
to Charleston where the mtermcnt
will be held. A widow and one son
survive him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
NOTICE.

Bovcc, Min. Kcitt and Brooks
'trcots are closed for improvements
The public drive and walk over these
at their own risk. We will not be
responsible for an accident occurring
on or near thos" streets.
Simmons MaVrant Co. tic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
MANNING'S COTTON
GRADER DELAYED

The following telegram was sent
Tuesday by Mr. DuRant
Manning, S. c., Sept. 1G, 1919
d. w. Watkins,
Clemson College, S. C.
Grader not arrived
Charlton DuRant.
The following message was received
in reply to the above by Mr.. DuRant.
Charlton DuRant,
Manning, S. c.
Have wired Henry McRae, Eastman,
Ga. to know cause Of delay.
W. A. Watkins.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

Miss May Gcigcr who h&s been
visiting at tie home Of Mrs. r. J.. Bell
has returned to her home in Colum-
bia.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

Ruth Chapter confers Royal and
Monday night 22nd eight thirty. All
Doyal and Masons are particularly
requested to be present
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

Mrs. J. II. Johnson and little Emily
of Sumter were the week end guests
Of Miss Lucy johnson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17
HILL CLUB ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Cary Smith entertained the
members Of the Hill Club at a rool,
party Friday afternoon. At the con
c]usion of the games delicious salad
course with Russian tea was served.
Those playing, were. Mrs. Gerald,
Mrs. Arant, Mrs. McE,veen, Mrs,
Crouch, Mrs. Hirschmann, Mrs. Sue
Nci:cod. M"s. Horace Thor.as. Miss
Kathleen Arant and Miss Lenora
johnson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-09-17

Mrs. II. II. Timmons and children
lett Sunday night for Rowland N. c.
where they will make their future
home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-24
SUES r. r. FOR SLoWNESS
IN TRANSPORTING HOGS
n. t....4f..I A.. c.x..;..N

Jacksonville, H., Dec. 24.-Harry
J. Clark, farmer. has filed suit aga
inst the Chicago and Alton Railroad
Company in c rcuit court here ASH
ing damages because the railroad
company was slow in transporting
his hogs from Jacksonville to Chi.
eago By the slowness he alleges,
he lost several thousand dollars. Its
this way. Clark shipped a string of
cars loaded W tn hogs to Chicago
when the market price was skyrock-
citing. But by the time the hogs ar
rived In Chicago the market react
ed and began to toboggan. He in.
sists he lost So 4 hundred pounds
on his porkers by the delay.
HUSBAND AND WIFE
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-24
10 CENT PER POUND
SUGAR ANNOUNCED

New Yor Dec. ga whole
sale price of 1920 cents pound
less per cent for cash, was an
nounced here today by b. II. How
ell, SON & Co. as the first quota
ton for grannulated sugar refined
from the new crop OF raw Cuban
sugar. This contrasts with price
of 8 cents pound. less 2 per cent
for cash, for graduated from the
old Cuban crop, and was said to In
dictate a retail price of between II
and is cents pound.
The price announced was said TO
have been based on the average
cost of the Howell company's pur