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LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. M NMING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 1896. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESD AY. AN ABSENTMINDED MAN. I will tell you while I can Of an absentminded man, . And an absentminded man was he Who forgot an unkind word Just as soon as it was heard, Such an absentminded man was he. In political debate, Now, I can most truly state, Such an absentminded man was he His opponent on the street - With a handshake he would greet, Such in absentminded man was he. Once he left a goodly store At a poor old widow's door, Such an absentminded man was he, And, although 'twas all the same, Quito forgot to leave his name, Such an absentminded man was he You see Such an absentminded man was he. -Caroline F. Needham-in St. Nicholas. BACKWOODS SURGERY. Trestg a Dislocation With a Pulley and Steam Engine. - "Probably as queer a piece of back woods surgery as has been described," says a frequenter of the region, "was that performed by - a Moosehead lake guide known as old Sabattus - 20 years ago. The man was not an Indian, as the nickname implies, but a Yankee, one of those rough fellows formerly character istic of that locality. This guide was left on a lake steamboat at one of ,he far up landings while the engineer went ashore with the company. A man named Meservey came aboard and in fooling around the -boat managed to tumble down into the fire pit and put his shoul der out of-joint. "Here was a dilemma. The other members of the party would not be back for half an hour, and the injured man was in great pain. The guide was a man of expedients. He got a rope and tied bis patient securely to a post. Then he tied another one around the man's wrist and hitched the loose end of it to a pul .ley of the engine. He managed some - jiow to turn on steam, and the pulley - began to wind up the rope. It drew the . arm out tight in beautiful shape and presently the joint snapped back into its socket. Then Sabattus jumped around to shut off steam while the pul ley kept on winding: 'Holy Moses," gasped the guide- excitedly, 'how does it go? I don't know where it is. I can't stop.the-blanked thing." And thepapey meanwhile was'slowly but surely pull ing Meservey to pieces. His ejes were sickbig ut- of their sockets, and he . screamed and gasped for breath. *"Sabattus danced around like a wild ~nan, not-knowing what to do, when he happened to spy a hatchet lying. near, and, jumping for that, he-cut the rope and saved a dreadful catastrophe. This -wasadone justasthe patyof- city folks who had gobashore came rushing back on tothe boat alarmed at-Meservey's screams.' It was some years afterward," -says 'the narrator, "thatI was present wheti aslot of snmmer company arrived at Greenville. Sabattus was there, too, and presently a distinguished looking man,-on of' the newcomers, went up to him and said'with a meaning sinile, M 're not you the man that practices surgery by'steam? and Sabattus had to andmit that he was 'that same feller."'" .-Lewiston Journal N o Autographs For HEr.. -A certain -family whlose home is in the suburbs'of- London lrave in their employ a cok whose ways are invari ably so methodical and her cooking so near perfection that were she to'- leave -her present home one-half of the mis tresses in-the district would be eager to ~secure her services. Never by any chance -has dinner lbeen late at Myrtle Villa, or ~the joint under or over done, neither has any. policeman- crossed its threshold^ But, treasure that she is, she cama near to makig-a change of residence at the close of her very Brst month's stay. On the morning of the day upon which her wages became due her mistress. re quested her to step into the study where her master was waiting to pay her. In a few moments -she rushed from the -study -to thie kitchen, where she had left-her mistress, and in less time than it takes to narrate had given that aston ished lady notice. - "But whatever is the matter, Mary?' inquired her mistress. "What has'your master said or done to annoy you?" "He hasn't said zinthin," replied - Mary as she flourished .a check in her mistress' face, "but he's on'y given me this for amozith's slavery. -Not me. I -ain't no ortygraph collector, I ain't." -Amusing Journal. The Hard 'Lfe of an African Bab. I note at Chikwa's that the little baby strapped to 'his mother's back has a rough and tumble time of it, but takes it all good naturedly, and one~ hears y little crying in the village. The mo + the fields with baby on her back; bobs' about for hours in the hot sun, weeding, hoeing and doing general gardening ; carries huge jars of water on her head; scrapes him repeat edly as she bends and enters the narrow, low doorways of native huts; gives him a thorough shang as she vigorously pounds corn with a long wooden pestle; takes him by the wrist, ducks him in the stream till he is nearly suffocated and then spreads him on a mat to dry. -Century._ d ~reasure on a Bicycle Tire. Some interesting- experiments have been made asto the air .pressure in bi cycle tires. .As the bicycle stood alone the pressure- on the front tire was 9 pounds and on the rear tire 26 pounds. When the rider mounted, the increase in the pressure in the front wheel was -not perceptible, and in the rear wheel it was less than half a pound. The rider weighed t75 pounds. If an oil can is not at hand'to remedy a ceaking hinge, the noise can often be stopped by using a soft lead penciL. Moisten-the lead point and rub it into all the cracks and crevices that can be reached. In summer time, when the new moon falls between 2 and 4 a. in., the proba bility is for cooler weather, with show ers. Not Superstitious. "There is one thing about our cook," remarked Bass, "that shows she is a woman of superior mental power. She is above all weak superstitions. For in. stance, most women have an idea that if one thing in the house is broken there are sure to be three things broken." "And your cook is an exception?" -"Yes~ When she breaks a dish, she Tax Notice. COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE, CLARENDON COUNTY. Manning, S. C., Sept. 21, 1896. The tax books will be open for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year r commencing January 1st, 1896, and for the months of November and De- 1 cember 1895, on the 15th day of Octo ber, 1896, and will remain open until I the 31st day of December, following, I after which time a penalty of 15 per cent. attaches to all unpaid taxes. The following is the tax levy: For State purposes, four and a half (41) mills. For School Tax, three (3) mills. For Ordinary County Tax, three and one fourth (3-) mills. Special two (2) mills, School Tax, School District No. "19." Special four (4). mills, School Tax, School District No. "7." Special two (2) mills, School Tax, School District No. "20." Every male citizen between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years, except those incapable of earning a support from being maimed or from other causes, and except those who are now exempt by law, shall be t deemed taxable polls. The law requires that commuta tion road tax shall be paid for the succeeding year when State and -County Taxes are paid. S. J. BOWMAN, i Treasurer Clarendon-County. TAXES. At a meeting of the town council held September 7th, 1896, it was de- 8 cided to levy a tax of twe.nty cents on the hundred dollars on all real and personal property within the cor porate limits of the town of Manning, and a commutation tax of two dollars on all male persons not exempt by law, who are residents of the town. The books will be open on the 10th 2 day of October and close November E 15th 1896. LOUIS APPELT, Clerk of Council. WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN CALL AT GALLOWAY'S 0 SHAVING SALOON Which is fitted up with an eye to the comfort of his custoniurs....... HAIR-CUTTING IN ALL STYLES, S-H AV IN G AND SHAMPOOING Done with neatness and dispatch. . . . . . . f A cordial invitation t is extended. . . A. B. GALLOWAY. REMEMBER iHE PLACE: Dr. W. M. Brockiniton's UP-TO-DATE DRIJO STORE. Prescription Work Our Specialty. Good Goods and Pure Goods Our Motto. GRAPHOPHONE ! This G'reat Wonder of the Wonders of the Age is to be GIVEN AWAY FEE. ONE SOLUD lOLD PLATED WATCH. ONE SOLID- COLD RINC ONE LADIES' OR CENTS' COLD WATCH CHAIN. ONE FINE LADIES' BELT BUCKLE. -How- will it be done ? When 3,000 Tickets -are Given Out. We will give to each customer purchasing at our store 50c worth of goods for cash, a ticket absolutely free. TWhen all are given away,.*a sealed envelope containing a cor responding number to one 'of those given out, will be opened. Enlgleberg The okly machine that in one operation wil cean hunl ad plish roug rice, pt for table use. SIMPLE AND EASY TO MANAGE. CORN MILLS, SAW MILLS, .PLANING MACHINES, And, all kinds of Wood-Wcrking Ma hiny. Talbott and Liddell Enginies anid Boilers On hand at Factory prices. V.0. BADHAM, General Agent, coLMmBIA, S. C. GeoS. Bcker i SON Manufcturrs o Dorahlns Mold ing and B ilding M til CHRESO, =.C SASH WEGHTS AN OorN Sa h IN , M ud ingand ouilior Materal LEVI BROTHERS! HERE WE ARE "o tell the people of Clarendon that glib-tongued orators may :eep the iountry in a state of agitation about the financial )roblem, but what is more of interest to them now is to find he best place to buy goods cheap. Levi Brothers have a good reason to feel proud of theii uccess in business and to no people are they more indebted han to their old home folks in Clarendon. Goods are chear 6nd this season affords our farmers an opportunity of obtain ng a fair price for cotton and a chance to buy goods at a low ,otton basis price. We have for years been acknowledged as leaders in the re pective lines that we handle any it is our purpose to contin Le leading. Dress Goods. This department has been selected with unusual care and ur stock is not only varied and large, but a lady can find he very latest fabrics with the necessary trimmings to match. Wash Goods. There is no store in the city of Sumter that can excell us a this line, and we defy any house in eastern Carolina to how up a prettier line of prints. Cassirneres and Jeans. This line we carry in large quantities and can say with afety that no where south of Baltimore can you get a better alue-for your money. Notions, I-osiery, &0. Every buyer is invited to examine our line of Ladies', lisses' and Children's Hose, Handkerchiefs, Buttons. Tow Is, Doilies and other articles too numerous to mention. Plaids and Brown Goods, Iong Cloths, and Sheetings. This stock was bought when cotton was at its lowest price ,nd we took advantage of the depression. Jlothinst Iats, and 0 ent's Furnishings. We can say without fear of successful contradiction that we ave the most complete line that can be found anywhere. Trunks by the car load. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. Every kind and style that is manufactured by first-class actories is handled by us and we take a special interest in his line. Groceries, Groceries. Our stock is up to date and our farmers can save money by iuying from us. Remember, we pay highest prices for cotton. Yours, &c., LEVI BROTHERS, ew Store! New Store! CHAS.F. McFADDI N, Formerly of Clarendon, Has opened up one of the largest General Wercantile stores in Sumter. 1REAT CROWDS OF GOODS ARE ARRIVING ON EVERY TRAIN, A cordial welcome is extended to my Clar endon friends. Will say more later. Yours, &c., Charles .F. McFaddin. RE ARE READY. 0 NJ 11Is Now Complete ii Oul Fall St0k Every Department And buyeri will do themSAlves an iujustice, if they fail to see us before making their vinter pureha-es. It is impossible to do justice in the limited space al lowed us, to the different departments of our store, and we feel that we are well enough known in the territory tributary to Sumter, not to require us to enter 'ito a detailed description of it. Our annually increasing business has warranted us in buying The Largest Stock We Have Ever Boughi And should we be so fortunate as to enjoy as liberal a patronage from our friends this season as we have in the past we will have no reason to regret our purchas(.s. Our buyer paid particular attention to the purchase of Hosiery, Having bought in all nearly '.0 00 Paizrs In which there are some excellent values. We would call particular attention to one case, 750 pairs, of Misse3' Narrow Ribbed, full regular made, at 10c per pair. These are regular le to 20c goods. One eas-, 20o pairs, of Boys' extra long and very heavy woven seam, at 15c per pair. These goods retail everywhere at 25e. One cak3, 1200 pairs, Ladies' fast black, full regular made, at 10c per pair. These goods must be seen to be appreciated. OUR DRY GOODS STOCK Is Complete in Every Department. Our line of Dress Goods at 25c per yard in all-wool fabrics, are worthy of special mention. Will be pleased to send samples on application. BEULAlTRMTMS. Those who were fortunate enough to secure a pair of our celebrated all-wool Tarbeel's last year will bear testimony as to their worth, but they are better made this season, and our large contract for them warrants us in selling them at $3.90 per pair. If these are too dear we -rvill sell you a pair from 45c up. C.APES. Well we have a few of them, about 1,000 we should say, and the lady who buys without seeing our stuck will have cause to regret it, for she will pay more mon ey. We can sell a good Beaver Cloth in black or navy, ne-.tiy trimmed in tur and braid for One Dollar-goods that sold last season from $2.00 to $2.50. SEEOE0S. Our stock in this line is better than ever. We carry no shoddy shoes. Every pair is warranted solid or money refunded. CT_.CVUTMEE T Judging from the way our tables are piled we must expect to do some business in this line . . yf our boy wants a suit we have them from 65c up . If your husband wants a suit we have them from $2.00 up.... Our all-wool black Cheviot at $ 50 cannot be duplicated for less than $6.50. This is the line we have made our reputation on, and we are bound to sustain it. Our competitors may advertise sample hats and Job Lots, but shrewd buy ers who want the best goods for the least money seek us. o-0-0--a We will say nothing about our GROCERYST(CXKZtheyare so cheap they are not worth advertising space. Every man, woman and child in Caedu County will need something for the winter, and we extend to all an Invitation to come and see us. Our salesmen will take pleasure in showing you through our stock, and if they cannot sell you, they will make it very interesting for those who do. O'DONNELL & C0, SUMTER, S. C. Great Sraughter Sale of CLOTHING! Having recently purchased a very great bargain in broken lots of Clothing we will offer the public Great Bargains in same. Remember, the Goods are new and warranted to be as represented or your money refunded. Below we quote you prices on some few of the many bar gains to be had: All-wool blue Sack Suits, warranted not to fade, at $6. All-wool gray Sack Suits, at $3.50. All-wool mixed Sack Suits, at $5.00. All-wool Clay Worsted Sack Suits, at $8.50, All-wool Clay Worsted Sack Suits, at $7.50, All-wool Clay Worsted Cutaway Suits, at $10.00. All-wool fancy Worsted Cutaway Suits, at $8.50. OUR FURNISHING GOODS AND HAT STOCKS ARE FULL OF REAL BARGAINS. Ask to see our fine Clothing at popular prices and b4 convinced that we are selling goods as advertised. LING CLOTHIERS OF MANNING AND SUMTER, S, 0, 1896MOSES tEVI1 Business is Business. I extend a cordial invitation to every man, woman and child in Clar endon to visit my store where they can see one of THE LARGEST. STOCKS Of GOODS in Manning. I know that these goods were bought in first-class mar kets where the cash is an important purchasing factor. In buying goods' for the cash it is to get the advantage of all the discounts, whereby I can give the benefit to my customers. I realize that to gain and hold trade the purchasing public must be satisfied. I claim there is no house in this section better equipped to give values and that my selections in DRY GOODS and NOTIONS Can not be excelled. Families laying in a winter supply should bear in mind that I make a specialty of selling everything in the Dry Goods BLANKETS, LAP ROBES, ETCI, Is too large to itimize here. Come and see them. SHOES! SHOES Everybody knows that this line is one of the most important in a General Mercan tile establishment and I will guarantee that I have not only a large stock, bt the very. best makes. Don't forget it, that I can satisfy you in shoes. Clothing, Hats, and Gents' Furnishings Any man or bay can be fitted in this department. A large assortment to select from, Ind the prices are low. Or Neckwear and under clothing isthebest we have ever carried. HARDWARE, CROCKERY AND TINWARE. This line was selected with great care and we can supply you with everything yon wish. Come and see our fine line of harness. ~--Qroceries. The Grocery Department is one ofii est equippedin the State. My staple gooda are bought in such quantities that I can comoe' with an place in the State. Suffica - it to say that I wont be undersold. I am also payn ihs prices for cotton and produce. Yours truly, MOSES LV4, CLOTHINGI --CLOTHINGI LOTHING for MEN LOTHING for BOYS LOTHING for Children. Fine Clothing! Medium Clothing Common Clothing I think I can say without any exaggeration that I have one of the best stocks of Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods for Men, Boys and Clfi!dren that has ever been brought to Sumter. If you'want A- REAL- CHEAP - SUIT You can get it. If you want A Medium Price Suit I have hundreds for you to select from. If you want A +- Fine, + Tailo-de,+Perfet-Fitting -: Suit, You will find a good assortment of the most popular fabrics made up in Cainbridge, Princeton and Ox ford Sacks and the latest style Outaways. No other house will show you a larger or better selected stock. No other house will sell you cheaper, and no one will appreciate your patronage. more than Yours truly, D. J. CH ANDLER,. The Clothier, SUMVTER - --- - -- S. C,