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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
HIS FIRST PAYDAY ABROAD
Presidents Attorney Deposits Salary
Check in Bank.

Washington, Dec. 31.-President
Wilson today had his first pay day
outside of the limits of the United
States and the treasury warrant for
$6,25O drawn to his credit probably
was the first presidential pay-check
ever endorsed by any one other than
the chief executive. When the Pres
ident left the country he designated
N. p. Webster, disbursing clerk at the
White House, as his attorney in
fact" and Mr.. Webster today received
the warrant, endorsed it with Mr.
Wilson's name, then signed his own as
attorney and deposited the warrant
in the bank to the Presidents credit
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

of the late Horace M. Thames, de-
ceased, the following personal prop
crtv: stock of general merchandise,
9 mules and gear, woodsaw, one saw
mill and ginnery outfit complete, en-
cine and boiler, lot of cottonseed, 40
gallons of machine oil, one pinderc
parchcr, five showcases, two pair OF
scales, one ice box, one iron safe, one
adding machine, one telephone, one
kerosene tank, two money draws, two
tobacco choppers, two lamps, one
heater, one lot of a foot wood and
any other article of personally belong
inc to said estate.
Susan Elizabeth Thames.
Administrators
Manning, S. c., Dec. I'd, 1918.-2t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

will apply to the Judge of Pro
bate for Clarendon County on the 27th
day of Janu'ry, 1919, at IL o'ciocTS'
A. Nj. for Letters of Discharge as Ad-
ministrator of the Estate of j. E!bcrt
Davis, deceased.
julius S. Davis,
Administrator.
Manning, S. c., Dec. 80, 1918.-pd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01

Replying to question as to rein
forcements for the Archangel expedi-
tion, Mr.. Baker indicated that this
whole matter was still under consld-
Grafton by the supreme war council at
Versailles.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-01-01
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Pursuant to an order of j. M. Wind
ham, Judge Of Probate, | will sell to
the highest bidder for cash, on Mon
day, the 18th day of january, 1919,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the residence
Evening star., 1919-06-11

out, are Of great value to the country.
Were he alive and in the Senate now
he would figure among the leaders in
a debate certain to rank with the most
notable in all our national history.
Mr.. Spooner is thus enrolled among
those who, still in the prime Of fine
powers, left public life, either through
resignation or adverse political for
tune, and devoted the remainder of
their days to their personal affairs.
And all landed in New York. Roscoe
Conkling was one. Thomas B. Reed
was another. John G. Carlisle
upon leaving the Treasury Department
became a practicing lawyer in New
York, and David B. Henderson tried
his luck there. The lure of the me-
tropolis caught them all.
The country lost heavily in losing
their services. All had demonstrated
fine gifts for political life and Office.
All had achieved great success in Off
eial commission, and all quilted Office
when public questions were Of most
unusual interest. They had played
conspicuous parts for years in con-
spicuous places, and must have felt,
for time at least, lost in the whirl
of metropolitan life.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
Rides for Soldier Patients.

During these summer evenings many
Washingtonians motor out into the
suburbs for cool rides. Some of them
have room to spare in their motors
for additional passengers. If they
wish to perform a kindly act that will
be keenly appreciated they will stop
at Walter Reed Hospital on their way
and take with them some of the con-
valescent soldiers who are there under
treatment. Many Of these men are en-
gagged during the day in various forms
of recreational work and are tired and
would very greatly appreciate few
miles of motoring in the evening. Ac-
cess to the hospital grounds is easy
and the institution itself lies adjacent
to one Of the Districts finest parks.
The men are privileged to accept in
vitatiens to ride in the evening with
out special passes, and no motorist
need be delayed an appreciable time in
driving through the hospital grounds
and filing up the spare seats in his
machine. These men who have suffered
and have been crippled in the service
Of their country should be thus re-
membered and comforted, and those
who do so are but expressing in fee
BILE way appreciation for their sacri-
fees.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
A School Garden Department.

A supplementary estimate for the
establishment of a department o.
gardening under the public school sys-
tenn of the District has been b id be-
fore the Senate subcommittee with the
unanimous Endorsement of the board
of education. This proposes the def
mite organization of the school garden
work that has been in progress uncer
difficulties in the District for a num-
Der of years with the most satisfactory
results. No doubt can be felt as to
the value of the school gardens in the
training of the children in a useful
way, and the incubation of habits of
thrift and industry.
The school gardens originated in
desire to occupy the children in the
improvement of the school grounds,
and developed soon into practical vega-
table gardening both at home and at
the schools. 1t has been aided from
time to time by small appropriations,
sometimes obtained with difficulty.
Now it is proposed to create a definite
department under specific direction.
Teachers will be designated for this
work as for other school lines, being
selected for their aptitude.
/ 1t is to be hoped that the Senate
committee will find it possible to in
corporate this proposal in the District
bill. 1t should be regarded as are
other estimates justified by the change
from war time to peace time appro-
priations. Unfortunately the action of
the board Of education was not had
until too late for the consideration Of
this item by the House committee. No
opposition has been manifested to it,
and if the Senate committee will act rs
now requested there is no reason to
look for obstruction.
The money proposed to be expended
for this purpose cannot fail to be
rich investment in better future city
zenship and greater present useful
ness on the part Of the children. The
child who is trained in gardening has
a more definite and concrete sense Of
property rights than another who does
not participate in the cultivation of
the soil. 1t has been found that every
child who takes part in school garden
work looks forward to this service with
pleasure, and it adds greatly to the
efficiency of schools in other lines. 1t
is only fair to put the whole work upon
a definite basis with other school
courses rather than leave it as at pres
ent to the chance Of effective desiR-
nation Of teachers and to volunteer
effort.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
Gen. John G. D. knight.

During the months Of his service as
Engineer Commissioner of the Dis
trict the people of Washington came
to know Gen. John G. D. knight well
and favorably, and were grieved to
learn Of his death the other day in
New Jersey. Gen. Knights service at
the District building was in a sense
voluntary, he having offered for active
duty at the outbreak Of the war, though
retired on account Of impaired health.
He served in that capacity vigorously
and capably at time when the duties
of the position were exceptionally on
erous, owing to the prevalence of war
His course was a demonstration Of
practical patriotism and his service to
the District was valuable and will be
borne in mind by the people Of Wash
ington with gratitude.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
Former Senator Spooner.

John C. Spooner, whose death oc-
cured in New York yesterday, was
during his service in the Senate one
Of the ablest and most interesting
members Of that body. His rank as
q lawyer was high. His capacity for
debate was unexcelled. In sustained
effort he was always forceful, and
often eloquent. He participated with
distinction in some of the most nota-
Bile discussions Of that time.
Mr.. spooner first appeared in Wash
ington at the beginning Of the first
Cleveland administration. He was in
his early Fortress young man in poll
ties-full Of ginger, and with an op-
portunity which he improved. The
success of the democracy after a quar-
ter century of defeat opened the way
for new men in both Of the old par.
ties; and the young Wisconsin senator
soon showed the stuff Of which he was
made.
He disappeared for term, but then
@came back" and was in his third
term when, to the surprise Of the coun.
try and the regret of his party. he re-
signed his Office. New York attracted
him, and he took up residence there
for the practice Of law.
This occurred at a time when Mr..
Roosevelt was in the flush Of his power,
and men Of Mr.. Spooner's talents were
rendering valuable assistance in the
conduct Of public business. Mr..
spoonsf was among those men; and
On thas account his retirement from
eths As3d was generally deplored.-
Hs diss st . time whsn men Of his
ttamp snd talsnts, whether in Office o.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
Three States for Suffrage.

Suffrage amendment ratification
starts of with a rush. Three states,
headed by Illinois, have already put
their approval on the plan to enfran-
chise the women nationally. Another,
New York, has been called in extra
session for the purpose of voting on
it. Moves are reported in other states
tho Legislatures Of which are not now
sitting to secure special sessions either
at once or later in the season. With
thirteen states sitting in regular ses-
sion next winter and the ratihcations
already secured or in prospect through
called meetings Of the legislatures, IL
is expected that within a year Of the
submission Of the amendment no less
than twenty states will have voted ap-
proval. 1t remains for the women to
secure special sessions from enough
more to make the necessary three
fourths, or thirty six states, in time
to enfranchise them nationally for the
presidential election Of next year.
That is their present hard task.
It is to be observed that the ratify.
ing votes in both houses Of the Michi.
gan legislature were unanimous. In
Wisconsin the assembly voted 81 to 2
and the senate % to 1. In Illinois the
senate voted unanimously and the
house 132 to 8. Thus in three states
only six votes out Of several hundred
were recorded against the amendment,
Evening star., 1919-06-11
The Treaty Debate.

The Senate debate on the peace
treaty should not be interspersed with
either personalities or politics. 1t has
to do with most momentous questions
the most momentous for us that have
been presented in half century. They
carry so much, and appeal so strongly
to all classes and conditions, they
ought to be discussed and decided as
nearly as possible III an even frame Of
mind.
5hts, of course, will not be an easy
thing to do. Senators are men, and
accustomed to warm controversies. All
have been trained in politics, and many
in the law. On the stump or in the
courthouse they have acquired as dis
putants a taste for pointed statement.
and, therefore, indulge it quite as a
habit.
But, while difficult, the thing is not
tDpossible, and it ought to be accom-
plished. The people are profoundly
Interested in every phase of the ques-
tons. No topic tops the treaty in
popular estimation in this country to-
day, and none is likely to do SO while
the treaty remains undisposed Of.
Rather may we expect the public to
become more eager as the debate pro-
ceeds. Every word spoken in the Sen
ate will carry far.
And, all should remember, it will
carry beyond the confines Of this coun-
try. Like the shot of the embattled
farmers, it will be heard round the
world. All nations will be at atten-
ton. All will note how We handle
questions of worldwide consequence,
and on that account superior to ques-
tions which divide us into parties
among ourselves.
The debate may be .protracted.
There are intimations that it will. The
treaty is long, and covers many SUD-
jects. True, the principal subject for
us is the league of nations. But as
that is interviewer with the others, all
may come in for more. or less exami
nation and discussion.
As for politics, democrats and re-
publicans may be found on either side.
Whether the proposition is rejection
Of the treaty outright, or.sratifcation
with reservations or amendments, the
two parties today stand divided. Some
eminent and influential republicans
Mr.. Taft leading-are supporting, some
eminent and influential democrats are
opposing, the treaty.
Speculation about the final lineup
Is but speculation. AS yet, nothing has
occurred in the Senate or out which
with safety may be used as basis for
confident prediction. Things will be-
gin to "tighten" upon the Presidents
return; and then until the Senate's
final roll.call they are likely to hum.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

o significant indication Of the trend
Of sentiment in the country. The ulti-
mate approval Of the amendment is not
to be questioned. It is not coupled
with time limit, as in the case Of
prohibition. The only question appears
to be whether the enfranchisement
will be in season for the next national
campaign.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

There may be points of advantage
one way or the other in the characters
Of Villa and Carranza. It must be ad-
mitted, however, that neither has sue
ceeded in endearing himself to Ameri-
cans residing near the Mexican border.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

Embarrassing Reoponsibility.
The constable looked glum, indeed,
And said, IT do not mind
Arrestin' motorists who speed.
And seein' that they're fined.
But at the seashorc, don't care
About my task at all,
Remindin' gals they mustn't wear
Their bathin' suits too small.
'Tf gals when dressin' up to swim
Won't mind their nav and paw,
I guess as how the chance 10 slim
That they will fear the law.
I'd rather meet burglar bold
Prepared to stab or shoot
Than face . gal who must be told
To wear /dore bathin' suit"
Evening star., 1919-06-11

Almost any student Of international
matters should be able to get q fair
idea Of what is in the treaty by CIV
ing close attention to the things Mr..
Wilson said he would insist on having
there.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
Getting Down to Details.

"Now," said tho instructor in the
school Of anarchy, 1--WE will proceed
with our dancing lesson"
whats that forp inquired the
pupil.
"To give you accurate command of
your feet, so that you won't stumble
when carrying a suit case full Of
TINT"
Evening star., 1919-06-11

It is predicted that ice will be scarce
and expensive this summer. This ere.
ates NO great surprise. The thrill will
come some day when it is announced
that ice will be plentiful and cheap.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

The gentlemen who evolved the
theory that Samuel Gompers was ready
for the emeritus class are getting some
highly interesting news from Atlantic
City.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

The man who tries to understand
why he should pay tax on a certain
article when others quite as Luxurious"
are exempt only adds needless trouble
to inevitable expense.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

There are fears that many Germans
are encouraged to 60 on reading po-
litieal literature instead of giving due
attention to the "Help Wanted" col
umns.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

The Washington bomb planter had a
room in New York. Possibly he was
. neighbor of Trotsky when that in
fiammatory soul was making his head
quarters in the American metropolis.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

One way for member Of q state
legislature to become momentarily
conspicuous is to try to put up an
eloquent plea against suffrage for
women.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

Prohibition will render the inspec-
tion Of suit cases for liquor unneces-
sary. But they may have to be watch
| for dynamite.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mutual Understandinxy.

Mutual UndeFstandinEs.
"Some Of those old prize ring con-
tests weren't ON the level"
"No. Every now and then they'd
get up league Of pugilists to prevent
real prize fighting"
Evening star., 1919-06-11

Unless the jazz syrists are careful
they may encourage q revival Of the
Puritanism that regarded any kind Of
dancing whatsoever 40 immoral.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

Godsol managed to introduce some
large and novel adventures into the
career of an expert motorist.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

If Victor Berger ever gets to prison
his vociferous conversation is likely to
make life q burden to his keeper.
Evening star., 1919-06-11

When effort is made to create a
shortage Of electricity in the wires the
air becomes full Of it.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
His Sense Of Inferioritv.

His Sense Of InfefioTity.
"What political party will your wife
joinr
T don't know" answered Mr.. Cum
rox. "But I'll venture to say it will
be ~ fashionable q party as there is
and that won't be invited to it."
Evening star., 1919-06-11

There would be no objection to
sitting down if he would
only keep quiet.
Evening star., 1919-06-11
A New Wreath.

A New Wreath.
The world has called old Bacchus down
To change his style Of dress;
He puts aside his ivy crown
And wears q watercress.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30

You know the grievances that be-
set your path, the shadow that hangs
over your own house, the fears, oft
EN- groundless, it is true, of impend-
ing calamities that. disturb you, but
you cannot lift the curtain that con-
ceals your neighbors' misfortunes
the door will not swing back to re-
veal the skeleton in their closets
and you cannot realize that every
one is loaded as you are and every
home, however charming to the out
ward, has yet, within, trials as Sc
we're as your own, and heart aches
that would make yours seem light
in comparison. We each have cur
own peculiar troubles as we have
our own countenances and our own
and we cannot escape them.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30
A CORRECTION.

We wish to make correction in
regard to the music teacher at the
High School. We find we were in
error in stating that Miss Koonce
had been elected Music Teacher and
that Miss Elan had resigned. Miss
Elam has not resigned but is away
temporarily on account OF her hea t /.
Miss Koonce is teaching until Mrs
clam returns. In making the state
ment we acted on what we consid-
cred positive and reliable informa-
ton, and regret that the error oc-
CURED.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30

II our congressman and senators
had more common sense and less
hot air the country would be con.
siderably better Off. The American
people pay out more money to men
in both tie house and senate for
less than nothing than in any other
way. No matter how important il
may be to put in force the legisla-
ton being, considered they seem to
think it more important that they
should air their individual ideas.
The Senators who are holding up
the ratification of the peace league
to serve, as they think the political
interests of themselves or the party,
are going to be left at home next
trip, where they can think ii over
for the balance Of time. Men of
action are badly needed in the
United States Senate right now.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30

public for discussion and thought.
Time is short aud / cannot write
many letters, and earnestly request
that you enlist the support OF the
Press to give publicity to our meet
ing and bring as many people from
your County as you possibly can.
Be sure to urge the Legislators.
Supervisors, and Road Commits
sioners to come. We will reor-
ganize the State Highway Associa-
ton and hope to have designated a
Committee of the very best legal
talent in the State to pass upon the
legislation that the Association will
ask for. Please let us know If you
can attend and if possible give
names Of others who are interest.
ed and win be here.
Very respectfully,
XAVIER A. KRAMER,
State Highway Engineer.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30

Uncle Joe Cannon believes in
practical regulation Of cold storage,
and he told his fellow members of
Congress that he wanted the law so
fixed that when it said spring
chicken on the dining-car menu he
would know which spring was re-
ferred to, whether il was this spring
or last spring" Elk.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30
State Highway Association.
jackson, Miss, Oct. 5, 1919.

Some years ago there was organ
ICED in this state, the Mississippi
Highway Association. For several
years under the guidance OF it's
President, Mr.. D. J. Morrison, oil
jackson, the Association performed
great service throughout the State
in the promotion OF improved roads
and the dissemination of G,od
Roads literature and information.
When the first law was passed by
Congress providing for Federal Aid
for road construction and it was
found that in order to share the
Federal appropriation, each State
must have a highway Department,
the Association exerted its best ef-
forts in that direction and assisted
in having enacted in 1916 the law
which created the Mississippi State
Highway Department.
The Associations activities ceased
when the war came on and practic-
ally passed out of existence, Mr..
Morrisons failing health has prevent
ed him from taking an active part in
matters pertaining to Good Roads
and in reviving the former Associa-
ton.
Realizing the great good that may
be accomplished and by request Of
many good road enthusiasts Il rough
out the State, lam therefore calling
upon the Good Road advocates of
the State of Mississippi to come to-
gether and have great meeting in
the Hall OF Representatives in the
new Capitol at 10 o'clock a. M. at
Jackson, Thursday October 23rd.
The officials of the state Fair have
kindly consented to designate the
above date as GOOD ROADS
DAY" and visitors will have an OPP
portunity to visit the great state fair
's well IS to attend the road meet
ing.
one of the most important SUBJ
jects to be considered by the Legis-
lature will be the laws providing for
continuation of the improvement
Of roads in the state. Continuation
)f Federal Aid for road improve
nent is assured in larger amounts
than had heretofore. but the Federal
Bureau of Public Roads, insists on
revision of certain Of our laws if
we are to receive its full cooperation
and an adequate State Highway
Department must be lrivided.
In the m re progressive States
where substantial improvement has
been made on the roads, Statewide
ponds are being issued for road
construction, the money being used
20 supplement the Federal Aid and
local funds.
The State Highway Department
aas prepared bill to be introduced
ia the Legislature providing for a
State Bond issue of S25 600 600 90.
This bond issue is not to be pre-
Heated on an ad valorem tax, but
will be based on the automobile
license tax, which it is proposed to
ind into bonds.
The automobile tax is now paid
nfo the road fund Of the several
OF the state. but no su bstar.-
tiaI benefit is received.
OF course, the total amount Of
the bonds proposed is not ta be
issued at once. nor to be sold at
one time. Perhaps it will be con-
sidered better not to issue bonds,
but to expend annually, on a
designated scheme OF roads, the
amount OF automobile tax collected
together with the available Federal
Aid and local funds. We have also
such a plan TO offer.
These and many other important
things sh 1gld be placed before the
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-30
American Soldier Flogged By
Cossacks in Siberia.

Corporal Benjamin sperling. OF
Brooklyn. N. Y, who was captured
and logged by Russian Cossacks in
Sibe i. Sper ing is a member Of
the 3lst. U 5. Infantry with Capt.
L. p. johns Of the 9th. U. s. In
fantry. Sporting after being logged
was taken to Khaborevsk head
quarters OF c eneral Kalmikoff. He
was later released. Serious inter
national complications are seen in
Washington as the result of the
affaii. 1t is said an arc ogy will
be demanded from Japan az we'll
as the Kolehak Government.