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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
kLU KLUX HOME
Scene OF SHOOTING
Man Calls Up Newspaper and Says
That Col. Simmons, Imperial
Wizard, Will Be Next
Target
INVESTIGATION GOES ON
About One and Half Million Dollars
Taken in BY Organization, Ac-
cOrding to Its Records.

Atlanta, Oct. 11.-Five shots were
fired here tonight at Mrs. Elizabeth
Tyler, a member of the propagation
department of the Ku Klux Klan, PC
cording to reports to police. The bull
lets smashed her bedroom window but
she was unharmcd. Police and a mum
Der of members of the AN rushed
to the home, which is stuated on
Howell Mill road, some distance from
the center of the city. A few min
utes after police received notice of
the shooting man called the At
lanta Constitution on the telephone
and said.
"I just wan. to say that we got
Mrs. Tyler tonight and we will get
Simmons tomorrow"
Effoy'ts to learn the mans name were
fruitless &c he mumbled something
and said "good-night." The shoot
ing was not generally known at the
time of the call.
Mrs. Tyler, who lives with her
grown daughter, had been entertaining
several women friends earlier in the
evening, and was said to have just
gene to her bedroom when the firing
started After the shooting stopped
Mrs. Tyler managed to call the police
and members of the order for help. An
investigation WAS begun but it was
reported there was nothing to indi-
cate who did the shooting.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
CONTRACT AWARDED
FOR DAIRY AT FLORENCE
Initial Investment Will Be $25,O0O-
Will Make Butter and Have Big
Cold Storage Plant.

Folrcnce, Oct. 1.-THE dairy
poultry plant in Florence for this sec
ton of South Carolina was assured
this afternoon when the building cor
poration let contracts for the building
and machinery for plant and ex-
changed bonds with M w. Cartwright
operator, for the faithful perfor-
nance of the obligations of each
party. Actual building operations will
be commenced tomorrow morning by
Hayncsworth & Lawton, building en-
gincers, who were the successful bid.
ders for the job. Equipment contracts
Will be let as soon as bids can be OBJ
tanned and awarded.
Construction will he rushed to COM
piietlon with the expectation of the
plant being ready for operation the
middle OF December. The initial in
veStmcnt will be approximately $685.
Co0, WITH the building designed for
sible. r
Specifications of the plant provide
for 5000 pounds butter cnurning ca
Eacity daily, feeding capacity of 5000
chickens per day, with cold storage
and refrigeration for butter, eggs
cheese and poultry. Foundations will
be laid for four stories, one of which
will be erected now.
An immediate development will be
undcrtaken to bring at least 1000
milking dairy cows into the Pee Dee
section to insure milk and butter
supply for this pla-lt. Also poultry
development will be undertaken. This
Will involve an expenditure of an
proximately $15O,0O0 which has been
undcrwrttcn by the Florence banks.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
HOG SHOW TO Be
HERE ON FRIDAY.
Show Will Ee Held at Harris Tobacco
Warehouse OIL Friday.

We would like to have every farmer
i'll Clarendon. to sne the exhibit of hogs
at the hog show here in Manning at
Harris Warehouse on Friday, October
18th. We will nave about 100 head of
real hogs, hogs that were farrowed,
ted, raised in the County There will
be liberal premiums offered. The
judge who is from Clemson College
IS considered One Of the best in the
country. 1t will be well worth your
while to see the Judging. See the
type, of hog that the packer wants, see
the type of hog that will mature early
and the type that will feed profitable.
The farmer that misses this demon
stration will miss lot. You will be
proud of Clarendon III her first efforts
to have hog show. You will be en-
couraged in your own efforts of pork
production and this show will be very
impressive.
There is no cost in entering your
hogs. If you have good hogs show
them. If not buy some at the show.
You will be able to buy and sell Fri
day, October 18th.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
ROOK
CLUB ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Seamon Richardson entertain
ed the members of the Neighborhood
Rook Club Friday afternoon at her
home. Delightful informality pre-
vailed. The rooms in which the guests
were entertained were made attrac-
tive with venetian glass bowls filed
with fall flowers. Mrs. Frank Bur-
CESS assisted Mrs. Richardson in serv-
ing salad course with tea. Those
playing were: Mcsdames Bomar, w.
c. Davis, Miss Lou Huggins, Jesse
Huggins, j. K. Breedin, Scott Harvin,
Jr., Scott Harvin, ST., H. d. Dubrow,
Conner Wells, Frank Huggins, Ben
Cantey, A. H. Breedin, Ida Coles,
Miss Laura Keels of Black Mountain,
N. c., and Mrs. G. K. Hanks.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
SAYS HOG SHOW
is MARK OF PROGRESS
MIR. K. }. Evans, Secretary of Duroc
Jersey Association Writes Mr.. ].
|. Bradham in Reference TO Clar-
endOn's How Show.

l have just learned Of the arrange
ment to put on 4 hog show in your city
IN the near future and want to saw
that the citizens of Manning could do
nothing better for their community
than to have the breeders and farm
crs of their county bring out their
specimens and get them before every
farmer who attends this show.
Hogs are badly needed in South
Carolina ard | hope you can make
Clarendon County the center of hog
attraction in the State. The boil
wecvil and its work is driving the far
mers to live stock and there is no
farm animal that is paying as good
dividends as is the pure bred hog.
Through all the depressing times we
have had the hog has been the one
thing that the farmers in the corn
belt and in other parts Of the country
has found with any profit. And as
the Breeders Gazette truthfully saws.
the hog is the animal that will bring
back wealth and plenty in spite Of
what anyone may do or not do. The
hog made the cornbet rich and any
midwest banker will tell you that.
The city or county that takes the lead
IN this work in South Carolina is the
city and county that is going to lead
~ ~ Iilc nlaCcer OF recuperatlOn from
the slack times we have had and will
be the best county in the State. We
nope every effort will be made by
your citizenship to make this a
worthy show, and that all the public
ity possible will be given it. The cot
ton farmer is looking for relief from
his burden and the sooner the burden
is lifted with hogs on every farm, the
sooner will peace and plenty reign.
II. J. Evans,
Chicapo ri
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
PREMIUM LIST FOR THE
COUNTY HOG SHOW

l. Best boar farrowcd since Feb.
Ist, 192l-$12.00 first; $500 second;
$500 third.
2. Best sow farrowed since Feb.
ast, 1921-$12.00 first; $500 second;
$500 third.
3. Best boar farrowcd between
Sept. 1st, 1920 and Feb. 1st, 1921
$500 first; $500 second; $500 third.
a. Best sow farrowcd between Sept
1st, 1920 and Feb 1st, 1921-Si2.OO
first; $500 second; $500 third.
s. Best boar farrowed previous to
Sept. 1st, 1920-$12.00 first; $500
second; $500 third.
8. Best sow farrowed previous to
Sept. 1st, 192O-$12.OO first; $500
second; $500 third.
z. Best pen Of two fat barrows far
rowed since Feb. 1st, 1921-S12.OO
first; $500 second; $500 third.
g. Best pen of two fat barrows far
rowed previous to Feb. 1st, 1921.
$1,000 first; $500 second; $500 third.
8. Best sow and littcr-not less
than pigs-$10.0G.
10. Best boar in the show, any are
of breed-$10.OO.
II. Best sow in the show, any age
or breed-$10.0O.
Dickson Drug Store also offers a
prize of $500 in merchandise for the
first prize winner in each class shown.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
toby" is COMING BACK

Next week Melyille's Comedians
will hold forth in their tent theatre
on the same location--thc r. D. Clark
lot on Church Street as they had
last year. Mr.. Melville enlarged his
company and purchased a lot Of new
plays for this season and the people
OF Manning have n week Of enjoy
ment ahesd Of them. This company
made quite hit here last season, in
cluding the man who sold the candy,
fer he invariably gave the ladies the
prize packages which had the ciga-
rette cases and the men always drew
the boudoir caps.
They will open Monday night with
tho drama: "When Dreams Come
True"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
MANNING POTATO HOUSE:
NEARING COMPLETION

Work on the potato house which is
being erected near the depot for the
Manning Curing House, Inc, is pro-
crossing nicely and the building
should be finished within the next ten
days Many people are surprised at
the amount of lumber which is re-
quired in the construction. Two lay
ers Of dressed and matched sheeting
both inside and out and on the roof
and ceiling are used thus insured a
tight air space in tho walls.
This is tho first commercial house
to be erected in Clarendon County.
In some parts of the country the
cured sweet potato has become no
small part of the money crop of the
community and it is to be hoped that
this venture will prove so successful
that next year will see the erection of
many more houses in Manning and
other Clarendon County towns.
The potatoes are cured about the
first OF November or before killing
frost. They remain in tho curing
house until shipped. The success Of
the industry to- date is. largely due to
the work"of the South Carolina Sweet
Potato Association which he's market
ed all tho potatoes for members in
previous years at q satisfactory price
in the northern markets. This asso-
citation handles the potatoes at cost.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
w. {. I. U. TO MEET
HERE ON FRIDAY
Sessions Will BE Held in The Baptist Church FRIDAY,
Saturday and Sunday-Interestine Program
For The Occasions

mentary Usage, Publicity, Child We'll
fare, Moral Education, Christian
Citizenship.
1:O0-Report of the Joint Legisla-
tive, Committee meeting, held in Co.
lumbia September 21st and discussion
Of the Legislative Program of the
South Carolina w. G. II. U. will re-
commend fos 1922.
u:3o-Practical Suggestions for
successful in South Carolina Mrs Mrs.
Maud Perkins Of New York, National
secretary of the Young Peoples
Branch.
12:00-Noontide Prayer, Mrs. II. p.
Salter of Trenton.
Report of Committee on Credentials.
Election of Officers.
Aaronic Benediction.
Recess-Luncheon served at the
Church.
Saturday Afternoon
2:45-Song Service.
3:O0-Convention cal, d to order.
Devotional Service, E.rs. w. C. Able
Of Columbia.
Reading of Minutes.
Report of Official Board.
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
Report of Committee on Finance.
Report of Committee on Tclegrams.
Report of Committee on Place of
Meeting for the Annual Convention
in 1922.
Reports of other Committees.
Unfinished and Miscellaneous Busi-
ness.
Announcements.
"Blcst Be The Tie That Binds"
Aaronic Bencdiction.
Saturday Night
8:30-Hymn-
Devotional Service, Rev. j. A..
Easley
Oratorical Contest for Silver Medal
Vocal Contest for Silver Medal.
Announcement of prize winners in
Flower Mission and Scientific Tenn
perance Essay work.
Collection.
Delivery of Medals.
Benediction.
Sunday Morning
IL :30-Special Music by Conven-
tional Choir.
Hymn
j. A. EasleS.
Special Music.
Announcements.
Offertory.
Address-Mrs. Maud F kins.
Prayer.
Hymn.
Benediction.
Sunday Afternoon
3:3O-Young Peoples Rally.
Sunday Night
Good Citizens Mass Meeting.
8:OO-Special Music.
Hymn.
Devotional Service, led by Rev. l..
B. McCord.
Special Music
Subject for D;scussior-The Eiph-
teenth Amendment and it's Enforce
,nent.
Address-"Law Observance"-Hon.
Charlton DuR:nt Of Manning.
Address claw enforcement" -
Maj: George G. Bowen, Federal Pro-
iibition Officer for South Carolina.
Hymn. -
Collection and call for Pledges for
State Work.
"God Be With You Till We Meet
| Again"
Benediction.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
MRS. J. A. COLE HOSTESS

The Ncigl.borhood Rook Club was
entertained at the home of Mrs. J. A.
Cole Monday afternoon. After a
ser-"s of interesting games delicious
said course with coffee and whipped
cream was served. The guests includ-
cd the members of the club and the
following invited friends, Mrs. j. X.
Breedin, Mrs. Jesse Huggins, Mrs.
Barron, Mrs. Hcrriott, Mrs. A. II.
Breedin, Mrs. Geo. Huggins and Miss
Barnwell Huggins.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
Investigation by House

Washington, Oct. 11.-Dlgg1ng into
the activities Of the Ku Klux Klan,
the House rules committee developed
by testimony today that the organ-
zation had taken in 81 ,488,710 since it's
foundation, that the Department Of
Justice was still conducting an in
vestigation of its own and that ac-
cording to the klan's confidential in
formation to field agents, the chief of
police of Norfolk, Va, was member.
Through news letters said to have
net intended for general publication,
the statement also was made that the
Norfolk chief had promised 260 rifles
to the local order 'in time Of trou-
ble," and that Representative Upshaw
Democrat, of Georgia, in whose home
district the Klan was born, had been
put to it to deny membership in the
Klan and at the same time square his
conscience as preacher and church
member"
The imperia. wizard Of the Ku Klux
Klan, William J. Simmons, of Atlanta,
sat all day in the crowded committee
room and ieard witnesses declare that
he was not the actual head; that all
powers seemed vested in Edward
Young Clarke, head of the publicity
or propagating bureau and Mrs.
Elizabeth Tyler, his assistant The
committee conducting hearing on
resolutions calling for congressional
investigation of tie Klan will put the
imperial wizard on the stand proba-
bly, tomorrow. All OF the evidence to-
day was by witnesses demanding an in
qulry and those who had conducted
independent inquiries for the Postof-
Ice Department and newspapers
y. Is. Williamson, postoffice in
spector, told of seven-day prelimi-
nary investigation at and around the
imperial palace at Atlanta. Mr.. Will
Hanson, who presented the news let
ters in evidercc. declared their trans
mission established improper use of
the mails, and that they had been sent
out for the purpose of stimulating the
membership drive, at ten dollars a
head. Asked by Chairman Campbell
it any part of the funds collected by
the Kian had been spent for the needy,
the witness replied:
then some thousands were spent for
him, but none for charity. Col. Sim
mons salary is $1,000 month";"
Buy Fine Homes
Then telling of what he had discov-
ere din connection with disposition Of
the funds, the Inspector said that the
imperial palace, in the fashionable
Peachstrae section Atlanta, had been
bought partly with Ku Klux funds
and listed in the name of Clarke; that
the same system had been followed in
purchasing more pretentious home
for the wizards; that $21 900 of Ku
Klux funds had been turned over to
Lanier University in Georgia, without
security, and that when anybody
joined the Klan he got a receipt show
ing the Iunus had been accepted in
trust for the order.
There was sharp conflict between the
stimony Of Williamson end that Of C.
Anderson Wright, formerly Klans-
man, and who recently published what
purported to be an expose of the or
Continued on page Six
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
Friday Morning


9:00-Meeting, of Executive Com
mittee in Sunday School rooms.
l0:OO-Convention called to order
in Church Auditorium.
Crusade Psalm, read responsiyely.
general officers leading.
Prayer--Mrs. w. L. Dunovant, of
Edgeficld.
Crusade Hymn-"G Give to the Wind
Thy Fears"
Roll Call.
Appointment of Committees.
Adoption of Order of Business.
Reports of the General Officers.
Short Parliamentary Drill.
l2:00-Noontidc Prayer and Conse-
cretation Service, Mrs. w. j. HUT of
Johnston.
Memorial Service
Solo-Mrs. c. N. Sprott of Mann
. Prayer-Mrs. w. S. Crouch of
Saluda.
Aaronic Benediction.
Recess--Luncheon served at the
Church.
:30-Official Board Meeting in
Ladies' Bible Class Room.
Friday Afternoon
2:45-Song Service in Church audi
torium.
3:OO-Convention called to order.
Devotional service, Mrs. Alvin
Curry of Grey Court.
Reading Of Minutes.
3:30-Our Official Organs-The Un-
len Signal, The Young Crusader, and
The Palmetto White Ribbon.
4:OO--Hour with the Departments
EVangelIstlc, Scientific Temperance
instruction, Medical Temperance, Sun
open Discussion Of Departments
What Departments shall we take IN
for the coming year.?
5:-Aaronic Bcncdiction.
Meetings of Committees on Resolu-
tlons, Finance, kilograms, Press,
Place of next meeting, Credentials,
Securing new members, and Soliciting
Subscription to our Official Organs.
Friday Night
8:00-Spccial Music by Convention
Choir, under the direction of Miss
Lucy Johnson.
Scripture, Lesson-.Rev. j. A. Easlcy
Pastor of the Convention Church.
Prayer--Rcv. G.. B. Smith, Pastor
of the Methodist Church.
Solo.
Welcome to Mannng-Hon. w. C.
Davis, Mayor.
The Churches are glad you came
Rev. L.. B. McCord, Pastor of Prcsby
terian Churcn.
Greetings from all of the Women's
organizations of Manning, voiced by
Mrs. j. B. Cantey.
Response for the Members of the
Convention, Mrs. P. j. Mclean of
Aiken.
fddress-Mrs. Fred Munsell of Co.
iumbia, Chairman of the Joint Legis-
lative Committee representing ali of
the Statewide Organizations of Wo-
men in South Carolina.
Hymn
Collection.
Benediction.
Saturday Morning
9:00-Official Board Meeting.
$50 Convention called to order.
Devotional service, Mrs. f. S. Ged-
dings of Paxville.
Reading of Minutes.
"Our Finances"-Pledgcs for State
Work
1O:00-Hour with the Departments
Flower Mission and Relief, Parlia-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
TEACHERS EXAMINATION
WAS HELD COURT HOUSE

A Teachers Examination for State
Teachers Certificates was held at the
Court House Friday and Saturday un-
der the supervision of County Supt.
of Education f. J. Browne. There
were 81 white applicants and 16 col
ored applicants taking the examina-
ton. This is the largest number of
applicants standing this examination
at on time in Clarendon County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
KINDERGARTEN TO OPEN

Mrs. Selby will open Kindergar-
ten School on Wednesday, October
18TH at Mr.. Legg's residence on Brook
Street: For particulars call at Mr.
E. l.. Wilkins home or phone ITO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12

Bring your hogs in and put them on
exhibit next Friday. Let the other
fellow see what you have.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12

Governor McSweeney appointed Mr..
Henry B. Bateman magistrate at Pax
vile to fill out the unexpired time
caused by the death Of the late Jas.
f. Richbourg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12

Council was asked to pass an or
Ginance to prohibit the butchers of
Manning from selling spoiled meats.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12

The Levi Estate mas begun the erec-
tion Of store next door to Brockn-
tons drug store to be occupied by Mr..
S. r. Venning as a jewelry store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
LOAN TO FINANCE COTTON

Washington, Oct. 11.--Approval
of loan of 100000 to South Caro-.
lima banks for financing cotton
loans was given today by the War
Finance Corporation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS OF
TWENTY YEARS AGO
October 10th, 1901.

Solicitor Wilson has begun his
rounds, starting at Florence. Judge
Aldrich is presiding.
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Continued on page Six
The Dawson news., 1921-06-28
The Farmer Pays.

The demand for lower freight rates made
by the farmers is based upon an actual con-
dition that works to their complete loss o1
profit in the marketing of their goods, as has
! been shown in report to the interstate COM
merce commission No choice Of marketing
processes has hitherto been allowed the farm
er The present system is that which has pre-
vailed for years. 1t is one that forces him to
take what he can get. The manufacturer is
better off because he commands the situa-
tion. The farmers price is set at the market
and not on the farm. The manufacturer S
price is set at the factory. The farmer pays the
freight on his product, but the consumer
meets the shipping charges on the goods re-
ceived from the manufacturer. High freight
rates cannot disturb the manufacturer, unless
they are so enormous that they prohibit the
movement of goods by refusal Of the con-
sumner to assume the burden of factory cost
and the high shipping tariff.
The increase in freight rates, therefore, serl-
ousy affected the agricultural interests. Ihe
market manipulators did not take into con-
sideration that the prices set would not per-
NIT the farmer to make a profit after he had
paid the freight Added to this farm prod
ucts, instead of being advanced to meet the
rates of shipping, had an unprecedented fall
and a crisis was created in the agricultural
districts Cotton, grain, hay, live stock, fruits,
vegetables and produce all went down below
the pre-war level. All other commodities re-
NAMED 62 per cent above the pre-war level,
while the railroad revenues per net ton mile
were listed at 90 per cent more than was
received in 1913. Thus it seems that no fair
average was maintained The farmer bore the
brunt, and is still bearing it.
If the farmers constitute the backbone of
the country, as has been said so often, it
would be better to strengthen the backbone
than to permit practices that would further
weaken it. The farmers should have the re-
lief that will make it possible to till their
ground and realize profit.
The Dawson news., 1921-06-28
The Language Reformer.

Announcement of the coming of the Ian
guage reformer is welcome news, but the
meaning OF the movement must be under
stood before appreciation is. possible. What
really is meant is to reform the speech, rather
than the language. The language spoken in
America, when spoken correctly, is good
enough, sturdy English that it is. Any at
tempts toward reforming the language, such
as the unworthy simplihed spelling, would
be frowned upon by the majority. AS to re-
forming the speech of Americans, that is
different matter and one that becomes more
necessary as time goes on.
A great many fairly well educated persons
in this country are careless in their speech. 1t
does not occur to them that it is really less
difficult all around when correct English IS
used. For example, the use of the double neg
ative necessitates on the part of the person
who employs it an expression different from
that which is correct, and forces the labor of
translation upon another. Il did not see no.
body" actually means 81 saw somebody" but
the speaker does not mean that at all, hence
the necessity of searching for the real mean
ing, which might result in embarrassment to
two persons-the speaker and the listener.
1t is easier for educated persons to speak
correctly If they would only see that and
avoid CarelesSness the use of their language
would be vastly improved Order is heavens
first law 1t is good law to follow anywhere
at all times. The correct order in the use of
language ought to be less difficult than dis
order Persons who want to use better Ian
guage, especially better grammar, may tnd
that the simplest and least complex forms are
the easiest. Observation helps in this direc-
ton. The careless person who says Il have
saw or 81 seen" is inexcusable, because he
must know that persons Of education who
constantly say Il have seen" are correct.
Adoption of the educated PERSONS usage
would be very easy. One learns from obser-
ivation if one learns at all Language is a
whole lot like department, manner, general
conduct Emulation is worthy thing to do,
and it has a distinct advantage when en-
lO1OIyad