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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22
BIG FIRE LOSS

Wagram, N. G. Dec. 21.-Losy esti-
mated at between $175,O00 and $780,
600 resulted from fire here early to-
day which destroyed 13 buildings and
250 bales of cotton.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

GASOLINE SYSTEM-Oi Tanks and
Pumps, Air Compressors, Comput-
ing Scales, Show Cases, Account
Registers, Floor Scales, Rebuilt
Cash Registers, Safes, Store Fix
lures. The Hamilton Sales Co.,
Columbia, S. G. No.5-tf.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

Morganton, N. C. Dec. 2O.-When
Burke county court adjourned for
the night argument of counsel in
the trial of Dock and Cecil Hefncr
and Lon Young, charged with the
murder month ago Of Glenn Lip
pard, was well under way.
The defense concluded the prcsen-
tation Of evidence this afternoon with
the testimony of Dock Hefncr, who
was on the stand a good portion of
the day. He gave an account of his
movements on the Saturday night of
the homicide designed to prove that
he was not at the scene when the
homicide occurred.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

WANTED-Young ladies with high
school education and of good moral
character to take course in nursing.
School of instruction to open Janu-
ary l, 1921, Salary of $500 per
month and living expenses while
learning. Apply to or write DIR. Z
T. Kelley, Kingstree, S. C.-50-2t-c C
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

AT COST--Until January 1st, our en-
tire stock Of mantcls which consists
of CHARTERED Oak, Mahogany,
Cream and Missions. We have the
largest stock in the state to select
from. Sumter Marble & Mantel Co.
Sumter, S. G. 60-2t-pd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22
WE HAVE, AND WE NEED
The year 1921 is before us.


What of this next
months Will depend mainly the which
ed the present decline
going period of readument necessary best but
Europe charges with being nation perhaps
tueand credit Commentaries
com OF the republic and of other countries
pie to support them lnc should
utilize fullest extent Our fertile soil f1
of wealth and all that dig it out Our fsc
tories and our mills and all of varied enterprises capable
vast production of articles that in the
We have than history able to fin
e @ any We have will and the initiative
that which we undertake We have energy perseverance
and the knowledge to the undertake
mg And we have opportunity But there
without which will
people We need greater business honesty We need en-
h % ee con %, one IN another We need to do full days
chhse lor days pay We need direct
consumer We need rigid curb complete elimination
% 20 set en day and learn to become satisfied with
the teachings of the Golden ~ '
In the year that before this community use every
h @ 70 ve even greater successes than have
CT mankind and to the alevation sofh humanity "
A big head often shelters small ideas
Family jars manufactured in pottery I, is toe, diff
fcut to keep the on. '''' ~ " WV "'i
Men who talk sleep marry women who are hard Of h
hg. lhey can't read lips the
The shortage worry Mr. Ha,,no ,urn + ~
years He is perfectly satisfied. ~ WY ~ w
In youth mother admonshed us 70 "a, ~, -
truth But we das1t 10 oi--nth '' WI '"'
There for not marrvinv ro,v d, ,,
easy TO get rid of wife or husband it is
Some strive pifly up the fact that thew m in ~
'ie wives But they shouldn't
bic IN the presence Of a " '' WI" '''"
We often find fault people we should extend then, m w
didn't put " " ~ " "o' |''"HRneH
-------- oo
asserts mat even with her mouth hairpins woman m n
speak twice before she thinks ~ ." ''' "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

Rome, Dec. 21.-King Victor En-
manuel today signed the treaty of
Rapallo.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

Don't forget the big Christmas din
ner at the Dixie Cafe on Saturday,
price 75c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

o'e ma ia" with people when them our vo
e"' s har matter to find brains a
any there N'o'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

TAKEN UP-Black Horse, with white
hind feet on Monday by Willie
Roberts at the old Briggs place.
Owner by proving property and
paying charges can get same.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

f e S'"e puiuhy to the fact deadly
rear OF But they
IN of mouse W." ''''"-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

For 75c you can get fine Turkey
dinner at the Dixie Cafe on Christmas
Day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

FOR SALE-One four-burner Oil
Stove. Phone 1873 Manning for full
particulars.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

LOST-On Tuesday, little black Texas
Pony mare hind feet white, blazed
face. Reward will be paid for it's
return to Eulah Johnson, Davis
Station. 1t-pd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

k % 100 good for certain in country He
'n' even with her mouth filled with ~
speak twice before she thinks ' - '' "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22
PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Nc 7,

SCHOOL, Mrs. E..
{. Alsbrook, Principal, Manning, S.
C.,-Flfteen standard units. High
school English, French, Latin,
mathematics, science and penman-
ship. Thorough preparation for any
college. Students for Winthrop and
Clemson win honors. Certificates
admit to leading colleges without
examination. Special coaching for
H,rneilc!ary scholarships offered by
winthrop, Clemson, the Citadel, and
South Carolina University.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

FOR RENT-My home place, on
Kingstree road 3M miles from
Manning, 100 acres cleared, in this
particular tract, new five-room
dwelling, and all necessary out
buildings-one of the best places in
the county, rent reasonable. Ad-
dress w. NJ. Plowden, Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

LOST-One December 9th, between
Sumter and Manning one 34x4 tire
on rim. A liberal reward will be
paid to finder. J. T. Medlin, Ben
nettsville, S. c., P. O. Box 49,
50-3t-c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

lhcre really for ho..
easy to get rid of wife or find ono ''
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

IN our youth
uuth'' But dasn't do tin Sheet ~ "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

The shortage of Harin, l,,S, ., .
years He is perfectly 90 s ~ ~ ~
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-22

A big head often shelters small ideas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26

London, Oct. 22.-'tThe English idea of marriage is about the lowest in the world"
 Speaking of bombshe1ls, Mrs. G. F. Abbott, traveller and lecturer of prominence, dropped one when she flew into the face of a swing toward conservatism on the part of the pub lie, with a barrage in favor of easier divorce.
 The general sentiment of the na- tion at the moment seems to be that the relaxing of divorce laws to just after the war, in order to deal with mismatings in that time of trial, was a step too rapid and that tightening of the laws is necessary.
 When will we face the facts?' she asks. When will we realize that in- compatibility must be ground for di- vorce?
 Legislation and tradition bind us in i letters which we pretend to enjoy. ] We are afraid to move. One would 1 think that we have no faith in the i progress of humanity. "The government of Sweden has 1 taken step this year which has done
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
BY EARLE c. REEVES, International News Service Staff Cor

BY EARLE c. REEVES, International News Service Staff Cor
 respondent.
 London, Oct. 25.-tI am o1d-fash- toned enough to hold the opinion that the government of this or any other country should be left to the men,"
 So speaks the Duchess of West minister, with an emphasis that may come as a shock both in America and in England, where right of women to help govern has been recognized.
 She is even more emphatic in op- position to woman's party idea ad- vanced by Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont. 'tI do not believe there should be said. 'One or to, yes, but an opposi- ton of women-No! And I shud der to think of the chaos that would re- suit from a majority.
 .sPersonally I feel that the women of today have rather lost their sense of proportion. They feel that be- cause they did mems work during the war and drew absurd1y high wages they ought to continue to do so. mirer of the work done by wom en during the great emergency than am I think that they should-to use a slang term-.get back to earth.'
 The Duchess prefers that her gov ernment be composed of sound com nonsense business men and public men whose travels and training gen. orally fit them to govern.
 Though I am not in favor of wom- en in Parliament I realize that there are many considerations and argu ments both for and against it.
 s'But I feel that, although our frs woman M F., Lady Astor, is the mother of children. if women ever en ter Parliament in any great number: they will for the most part be the type of woman who will not be mar ried.
 After all, how can an unmarried woman really understand the lot O the all too many poor mothers wh' say that, in spite of the high wage which are today in vogue to meet th'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
New Counterfeit $2O
 Federal Reserve Note

To all Banks, Trust Companies and
 Savings Banks in the Second Fed
 eral Reserve District:
 Another new counterfeit $20 Fed era1 Reserve Note is brought to your attention. The Secret Service Division of the Treasury Department has de- scribed the note in it's circular letter No. 453, as follows:
 "On the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Missouri; check letter e, W. G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, John Burke, Treasurer of the United States; portrait of Cleve- land.
 "This- counterfeit is printed from photographic plates. on two pieces of paper between which few silk threads have been distributed. The pasting together of the paper makes the bill too thick. It is also about a half inch shorter than the genuine. The number of this counterfeit is J2990600A. The back of the note is blue instead of green.
 Altogether the counterfeit is So plainly a photograph that it should not deceive those accustomed to handling money" :
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
Why Make Marriage Knot
 Like Pair Of Shackles

more in a single stroke for Swedish women than we in England dare at tempt. Under the new marriage laws a Swedish husband and wife can dis solve their marriage on agreement, or legal application.
 "No grounds fer divorce need be given.
 f'The Swedish law recognizes for maIly, for the benefit of all classes, that man and a woman are the best judges of their own married happi- ness.
 "I have travelled widely in the past few years all over the British Empire, and I have come to the conclusion that under present conditions happy marriages among the English people scarcely exist.
 "Of course, there are exceptions and there are countless pretended ex- captions But marriage today is a failure in this country and must be a failure until man and wife are left free to settle, their own affairs 'The great thing is recognition o1 the truth that a man and a woman should mold their own lives and no live a. lie for the sake of tradition"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
'Leave Government To Men,
 Says English Duchess

cost of living, there are many married women who. do not receive any more housekeeping money than they ever did.
 "A parliament of women could never govern this country, and the best that can be said is that a leaven- ing of women in mostly male par Hament will help the male element in legislating for the women of the country.
 "A mother in Parliament can help poor women by using her influence in legislation to relieve their lot
 We might, of course, have sepa- rate House consisting entirely of women to 1egislate, under control of the present Parliament, on all do- meStic subjects. But women can do more swith the vote than by entering Parliament.
 Let them combine to purge the political atmosphere of it's present impurities and, above all, not take the elections as jokes, but seriously ,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
IN THE THEATRES
LYRIC.

Ieave It To Jane' is the smooth est running musical show that 1t has been the good fortune of a stock conn pany to present. And the PoH Play CTS at the Lyric without exception are taking advantage of it's excellent features. From the time the curtain rises until it's final dull thud there is nothing but action. The music is catchy, the lines in the dialogue are full of life and the action of the story itself is snappy.
 While much of the credit for the success of the production should go to Eva O1ivotti. the original Jane" who is seen in the. title role and who directed the piece, it would be hard for any critic to discriminate between any one of those who took part. { Miss Olivotti has a beautiful voice , and is eminently fitted for the part of Jane. She carries much of the show ] along, but without the assistance of , others of the company she could do { but little.
 Miss Ruth Amos, the leading lady, . of the players, has an excellent role. | Although suffering from a cold she
 managed to do credit to the songs
 allotted to her and was recalled sev-
 eral times. Without Arthur Chatter
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
Red Cross Relief In Europe
 Amounted To $51, 100000

Washington, Oct. 25.-The Ameri- can Red Cross furnished relief to war-Stricken Europe during the last year to the amount of $51, 100000 The most extensive of overseas ac- tivities of the organization however. ended during the year with the clos ing of relief work in France and Bel gium.
 Red Cross work in Europe, accord ing to statement issued today from the national headquarters here and based on the forthcoming report for the year that ended last June 30, IS now confined to Poland, Serbia. Mon, tenegro, Albania, West Russia and the Baltic states, South Russia. Vii enna. Budapest and Constantinop1e.
 In bringing the work in France and Belgium to a close, the Red Cross provided supplies to S,8S5 M villages sons by gifts or sales at nominal prices. In Italy the need of direct relief practically vanished and the Red Cross confined it's work there to home service for American soldiers and .the founding of welfare institu- tions for children. . Local self-help ran hand-in-hand with the Red Cross relief and when ever the American organization with drew from territory it left suf- icient body of frained workers among the people to carry on the ac- tivities.
 In the war zone of northern Poland the Red Cross established 25S hos pita1s of 26,123 beds, aided 30 es- | tablished dispensaries and helped es- tablish S2 others. It distributed clothing to S0,O0O children and gave
 general relief to 2,361 towns with 2 population of more than 100000. IT southern Poland, more than 1,00( hospitals and charitable institution: got assistance from the Red Cross. | The work in Rumania consisted o:
 operating hospitals and dispensaries providing supplies to schools and or | phanges, conducting soup kitchen.
 that fed 100000 people and in dis
 tributing dry food to more than 170, | 900 others
 The society distributed 10000 gar
 ments in Greece proper, 10000
 blankets and twice as many gar
 ments in Thrace and Smyrna ant i 50,0O0 garments to the colonies 1T
 Asia Minor. Relief work in Serbia
 was not extensive, the statement say.
 although much disease preventive
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26

work was necessary to insure the future health of the nation.
 In Albania the society opened five medical dispensaries, four dental dis pensaries and numerous infant well. fare and milk stations. In addition to helping practically the entire pop ulation in the villages, it distributed 96,000 garments among the hill tribes. In Montenegro, 30,000 or phans are today being cared for by agencies which draw their supplies largely from the Red Cross. Two chi1d-feeding stations, with ca, pacity of 3oo0,00 meals a month, also are being operated by the American organization.
 In Vienna, aid was given to 9S hospitals, and 10000 under-nourish- ed children were fed by the Red Cross, while in Budapest aid was also given to hospitals and thousands of children. In Constantinople, the work was confined to care, feeding. clothing and medical treatment of Russian and othec refugees, who passed through the Bosphorus last winter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26

all his tastes and actions; in the midst of a swirling orgy of deceit and hypocrisy; facing the probability that her brother and father would be inn claimed to love her was false. facing an existence that promised nothing but bitterness and unhappiness, it is small wonder that Helen Reardon, and supposed wealth. decided to sweep aside all barriers and emerge from the snarl with full knowledge of all that was transpiring about her.
 Thus, in '"The Prey,' an Alice Joyce special Vitagraph production, is started a maze of adventure and thrill that makes this photoplay one of the banner Vitagraph productions of the year. It is to be shown at the West End Theatre tonight. Larry Semon in the ''Stagehand" a 2 reel comedy, making an entire first run program for the evening performances.
 Clarence" is at the Park theatre for two days, today and tomorrow Oct 26 and 27, and is coming in full New York regalia. The Bridgepori l public will see it as it was presentso | for 40 weeks in the Hudson theatre author himself -(Booth Tarkfngton) ! who figured that the cast deserved the greater part of the credit. The | public, however. decided that as gooe 1 as the cast proved to be that it wa: | Tarkington's success in putting tht l greatly-lked Tarkington of hctioI
 into his dialogue and character draw ing which put the real spine into tht 1 play.
 Alfred Lunt for whom the nam' | part was written, has a whimSlca opportunity. He plays a returned sol dier, whose most war1ike exploit hal been driving mule in Texas but wh, appeals to a couple of hero-worship | ping youngsters as necessarily beln.
 a man of profound judgment. Clar
 ance tunes the piano with an auto
 mobile wrench, fixes the plumbin: system and plays the saxaphone-al
 while being an adjuster of family af fairs.
 The company comprises these ac
 complished players: Phoebe Foster
 Mary Roland, Glenn Hunter. Viol
 Harper, John Flood, Agnes Findlay Susanne Westford, William Loren and Barlowe Borland.
 There will also be a Wednesda | matinee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26

Peggy, late stars of the musical com edy success, "As You Were," are won derful dancers and work extremely well together. They were assisted by a five-piece dance orchestra, who foI- lowed them well and rendered several snappy dance numbers during the changes.
 Clayton and Lennie in an English character comedy sketch were a riot. Their lines were extremely clever, ana they were put over as well Ii not pet ter than any similar skit we nave seen. The Englishman is a top notcher in this character.
 Downing and Bunnin Sisters also presented an enjoyable song ana dance revue, the sisters being graceful dancers. and pretty, and Downing May Kurty and Partner in Idle Mo- ments'' made a very fine opening to the bill.
 Honest Hutch,' the best picture he has appeared in. Pathe News, com edy entitled Home Rule,'' Screen Snapshots and other films were shown.
 Those who have watched to see If Wanda Hawley would hepeat her re- ma.rkable opening success in Miss Hobbs," had their curiosity gratified last night when her second Realart tarring vehicle, Food For Scandal was shown last night to crowded houses at the Plaza theatre. This fa- nous Broadway stage success is de- cidedly different from her first, but Miss TIawley's versa tility is given full chance for expression Again Harri- son Ford appears as her leading man | and scores a hit. It is a decidely worthwhile feature. Topping the vaudeville bill is | George Choos' latest musical comedy
 "Oh Mike," with Roy Gordon, Laura Vail and a cast of girls, which was 1 comedy bits were extremely funny It has been given good presentation | the Southland were the second biz
 mony was good and the songs, selec
 ne1ls in Their Wedding Day. die very well with songs, comedy ant
 dances. The Pierrettos in dances ant
 wire walking received good applause
 The final episode of t'The Vanishing Dagger and International News com pleted a good bill. Winston ChurchilPS famous book i ''The Dwelling Place of Light" vii be the big feature attraction for tn
 last half of this week. A splendid all
 star cast includes Robert McKm
 Claire Adams and King Baggot.
 Sundays features are Trumpet Is
 land' and Bride 13,' which are her
 aided by the management as wonder
 full attractions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
SETTLING STRIKE
 OF BRITISH MINERS

London, Oct 26-FormaI negotia-
 tions between the government and the executive officers of the Miners Federation in an effort to settle the coal strike were reopened this morn ing, ting tha the informal dis cussions which had been in progress since Sunday had proved satisfactory | in some measure at least.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
<. RATIFY PEACE,

London, Oct. Rehabilitation of the preliminary peace treaty between Poland and Bolshevik Russia was voted by the all Russian Soviet yes- terday, according to a wireless des- patch from Moscow. George Tchit- cherin, Bolshevik Foreign Minister, explained the pact, and declared Po- land had refused assistance to Gen. eraI Baron Wrangel, head of the anti-Bolsheviki government of South
 Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-26
Park Review.

Madge Kennedy made her second appearance at the Park Theatre last evening in her new play, "Cornered, '' and repeated the triumph of her for mer visit. The play has been whipped into shape and moved smoothly.
 Miss Kennedy was charming, evil dencing a 1ightness of touch in the comedy scenes and rising to the more tragic parts with splendid skill.
 The play was interesting from the start, surprise after surprise followed in rapid succession, a condition thai always attracts an audience.
 The supporting company was excel lent and the playing of Morgan Co., man, Charles Brown, Anne Suther. land Amelia Gardner and Ton Walsh scoring particularly Even the smaller parts were capably handled. Should Miss Kennedy appear here again in this or any other production she can be assured of a good sized audience.