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2 L~tI :ppi LT,' E ditor. MANNING. S. C.. AUGUST S. 1906 PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: one year....... ................ 1 50 Six months--- -----'-------........ Fomt months- - -----*..................... ADVERTISING RATES: One square, one time. 31; each subsequent in sertion, 50 cents. Obituaries and Tributes of Respect charged for as regular advertisements. Liberal contracts made for three. six and twelve months. Communications must be accompanied by the enl name and address of the writer in order to receive attention. No communication or a ptrson1a: character will be published except as an advertisement. Entered at the Postohce at Manning as Sec ond Class matter. HAVE WE A GUARDIAN ? A number of letters urging the election of a certain candi date for the Senate and signed. "C. M. Davis," have been turned over to us for an expression of opinion. The incident is hardly worth an editorial expression be cause we believe the people of Clarendon will resent such im pertinence. We believe every man who has received a letter from "C. M. Davis" indicating how he should vote, will ask himself the- question, "if Mr. Davis is so solicitious about se curing a proper man to represent Clarendon in the Senate why is it he did not have the courage to ask. for re-election?" No, he would not put his little record to the chance of being repudiated by a people who were misled into voting for him once, and would do so again if given an opportunity, so he sits back in his office muSummerton where he ties the farmer, hand and foot with mort gages, and when bound into a helpless condition, sells him meat and grits at debt-increasimg prices and undertakes to dictate in an indirect manner who shall be his successor in office. We have had much experience in politics, but we have never known before of a man retiring from office who was so ignorant of the proprieties, as to undertake to send out elect ioneering literature for his suc cessor. The custom is, when a man retires, to keep out of the conflict, cast his vote for whom he pleases, but take no active steps for or against anybody. In. Mr. Davis' appeal to the -voters to gratify his egotism. *He uses language, that his own friends cannot endorse. He says "you can depend upon whatever platform or promise Major Rich ardson makes to the people will -be carried out by his vote and *influence when elected, and this cannot be said of some of the -men- who are asking for our votes." Mr. Davis should not have said this, because he knows full well that up to the time he wrote his letter there were but two other candidates for the Senate, Hon. J. W. Kennedy and the writer, and we challenge him to show a single instance where -.either Mr. Kennedy or ourself fail to be as honorable, as chaste ardson. Mr. Davis in charging that Kennedy or the writer will mnake promises and break them, could not ~have considered what he was having written for him Ibefore he affixed his signature to the typewritten- paper. To our certain knowledge Mr. Davis has 'had but a small per sonal contact with Major Rich ardson and has but little oppor tunity to judge of his integrity, on the other hand,we have known ?him many years, and can vouch -for his gentleness of manner, and his ability to make himself a-greeable, but that he bas a high *er order of integrity, or is more moral, or more reliable than either of his opponents we deny with emphasis. We do not thmnk it creditable to Major Richardson's ability to permit himself put in the posi tion of appearing to be runnmng *for the Senate swinging to the coat-tails of C. .M. Davis or any other man, and the fact of Mr. Davis presuming' to ram down the throats of the people of Clarendon a successor, or a substitute named by himself, is an evidence that ring *rule should be repudiated, for this is the boldest attempt the -ringsters have ever made. Now, since this self appointed leader -has made known whom he wants for Senator, will he oblige a helpless people who are unable, and have not the sense to make their own choice, who he will have for the Rouse? We are satisfied this retiring Senator who has not, dared to ask the people to endorse his record by standing for re-electiqn, has also-his --men selected for the House;-let him display more of his andacity and naine the full slate. At present he has only given out a portion of the slate, but we presume he will held back his choice for the House, as it will give him the three can didates in. Salem to play with~by trying to make Green believe he is the man,whispering into Woods, that he was'-chosen, and to Epps that he alone will be considered. This is the game of politics that should be played out, because it has been worked and fooled peo ple before, and when the election was over the trieksters struck their glasses together and drunk to each others health, to cele brate the flimi-flam game they worked. Do the people want ACCEPT THE DISCLAIMER. There is a disposition on the part of a few newspapers not to accept Senator Tillman's dis claimer of the utterance that was attributed to him. It will be remember he was reported to have said "I can walk into a bar room with as much reverance, as I can a church." When he was questioned at another place about this alleged utterance he said he had been misquoted. The correspondent at Elloree, a Mr. Fair, and a warm sugporter of the Senator, came out with a letter and reiterated tht utter ance. Tillman however insists that he did not say it, but claims that what he did say was "'I can walk into a barroom with as much independence as I can a church." When a man walks into a church it is presumed he walks in with a spirit of humility and meekness, and not indepen dence. Independent of who? Surely not independent of God? Either expression, whether it was "reverence" or "independence" was out of place, but when a man of Tillman's nature gets into a flow of words he does not always choose the best, and as a result, a wrong one slips in, and there fore, we think it wrong for cer tain newspapers to be jabbing at him, because of his slip of the tongue. Senator Tillman has disclaimed the use of the insult ing language, and even if the proof is clear that he did use it, his disclaimer should be taken as an apology and there it should end. We have always tried to be fair to Senator Tillman, when ever in our judgment he did wrong we have said so in no un certain words, but on the other hand whenever we agreed with him we. have taken pleasure to endorse him. When he was charged with using disrespectful language about the churches, we condemned his utterance severely, for no man, whether a church member or not, should retain the respect of the masses who has no respect for religion and for churches. Now that he disclaims having used the dis respectful language, his dis claimer should be accepted with the admonition to "go hence and sin no more." From National News Bureau, Washington. Mr. George K. Holmes, Chief of the Division of Foreign Mar kets in the Department of Agri culture, has made an interesting report on Causes.Affecting Farm Values in which he' gives some highly interesting figures as to increases in values in the past ive years in various parts of the contry and in various classes of far'm lands. Though it might have been expected that the greatest percentage of increase had been in the new sections of the West, the figures collected by Mr. Holmes shows that this is not true but that the gieatest increase in the value of farms has been in the South Central group of States where this in crease has amounted to 40.3 per cent. This is accounted [I for largely by the increase in the valueof cotton during the past few years. The rate of irncrease for cotton lands was 48.2 per cent. Second in order are the hay and grain farms, with an in crease of 35 per cent; live stock farms increased 34.3 per cent; sugar plantations, 33.2 per cent; rice farms 32.2 per cent, and to bacco farms, 32.1 per cent. Mr. Holmes estimates that the abso lute gain in the value of farms in the Central Southern States dur ing the five years has amounted to the enormous sum of $1,201, 000,000. W. J. Oliver, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who is the largest general railroad contractor in the United States is now in Washington and is enthusiastic about the present prosperity of the South and the prospeets for the future. In an interview he said: "Because of the great demand for the raw material which the South produces, it has more bas iess than attend to. Cotton, coal and iron are commanding high prices, and as a result, the plant ers, miners, and all classes are prosperous. In order to take care of all this business, old es tablished railroads are construct ing new branches, and new lines are being built" Mr. Oliver went on to enumer te improvements being made by the railroads in nearly every section of the South. All these improvements and extensions mean the expenditure of many millions of dollars for Southern 'labor and Southern supplies of of all kinds, and the result will be to greatly increase the facili ties of the roads for handling the constantly expanding com merce of the Southern States. While the Hepburn railroad rate law was before Congress there was some uneasiness lest it should be so framed as to give to the Interstate Commerce Com mission authority to prescribe differentials and to fix the rela tion of rates affecting rival com munities, an authority that would almost certainly have been used to the disadvantage of the South on account of the gen eral practice of the Southern roads mnderswhich rates to com petitive marketsa~re made so as to place Southern products on an equal footing with those from other localities. As it is con strued by Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty the new law does not give this power and if this construction is concurred in by a majority of the Commis sion and by the courts there will be nothing to prevent the South ern roads from continuing this policy which has contributed so xII .E> News From Sardinia. .ditor. The Manning Times: Mr. N. K. Williams and wife of Pampa, Fla., spent a few days .ast week with Mr. R. E. McFad lin. Mr. Williams is from this Dart of the State, but moved to E lordia a few years ago. He seeins very mfuch1 pleased with 'lordia. The Sardiia ball team went town to Workman last Saturday, mnd was defeated. The score *as 7 to 4. The reason why, I dont 3now,unless it was the people of Workman fed the boys too well, or some of the best players were aardly able to throw a ball to the irst base. On Wednesday Work nan's team came to Sardinia and played a game. The score stood 33 to 3, in favor of Sardina. How they got 3, I dont know unless it vas to encourage the boys. If you dont get our boys excited bhey will play a good game of :all. The can't stand too much lapping from the young ladies. Miss Olline Richbourg of Bish pville is spending some time wvith Miss Pearl Wheeler. Miss Pauline Brunson of Sum er is with Miss Edith McFaddin .or a few. Mr. R. Ellie DuBose, who is nanager of Toledo Scale Co.'s >usiness in Virginia, is at his old ome for a few days. He is cer ;ainly looking will. They young people spent quite Lm enjoyable evening at the resi lent of Mr. R. E. McFaddin, Jr., >n last Wednesday, under the nanagement of Miss Edith Mc 'addin. Everything past off very pleasant. The young ladies present were: Misses Allin Rich bourg,Margarate and "Darling" Reardon, Ella Epps, Rose and Eizzit Kennedy and Lillie Mcln bsh.- There were a number of FOR THE SALE 01 MANNir WE take this mi Tobacco Planters of th ties that we are NOW and selling Toba are a good deal higher shall do our best to gel ket prices. All that 'w a~s atrial, we will do tl ready to sell your Tob come with it or not, se guaratee that you wi market. Thanking you fo: asking a continuance I beg to remain, Yol CLARK'S V# R. D. cLAR - AUGU9 BXCURSI( FR~ Man 'I OLD POINT, ' Va. VIRGINIA BEACH. - Va. OCEAN VIEW, Va. WRIGHTSVILLE MYRTLE BEACI Through Pullman Sleeping Ci Norfok, arriving Norfolk 7, a. n to return on any trajn until Augt and go. Atlantic C For Reservations-or W. J. CRAIG, Passenger Traffic Manager, Wilmington "Uncle Billy's I of Selected M and Gui ITt IS THE BEST ARTICLE AT'I OUR PA By a specIal arrangement we the above excellent varieties anc are enabled to offer a superior at Only 50c. I We have it in two distinei other for drinking hot. Enough TOU'LL .Fl stags. After enjoying the music they were ushered in to the din ding hall where refreshments were served to suit the most del icate appetite. Ocasional. August 2. 'Ul;. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury as mercury will surely destroy the sense or smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip tions from reputable physicians. as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos sibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Curr. manufactured by F. J. Cheney& Co., Toledo. 0.. contains no mercury, and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio. by F. .1. ICheuey & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 7 c. per bottle. Hall's Family w'ills are the best. Pinewood Personals. Editor The Manning Times: Sammy Swamp and Pinewood crossed bats here-on the 3rd, Pinewood win ning by a score of 13 to S. Mr. Arthur Fischer has returned from a pleasant visit to Summerton. Mr. Arthur Toomer has returned from Chickamauga and reports a good trip, but when he reached Sumter a colored kleptomaniac relieved him of his dress suit 2ase and contents. Mr. and Mrs. 0. D. Harvin have re turned from Glenn Springs. Mrs. F. A. Felder is confined to her bed with fever BUSTER. Stomach Troubles and Constipation. No one can reasonably hope for good digestion when the bowels are consti pated. Mr. Chas. Baldwin, of Edwards .ville, Il. says says, "I suffered from chronic constipation and stomach troubles for several years, but thanks to Chamberlain's IStomach and Liver Tablets am almost cured." Why not get a package of these tablets and get well and stay well? Price 25 cents. For sale by The Arant Co. Drug Store. 4 LEAF TOBACCO, 4G,S. C. thod of informing the is and adjoining coun OPE N .cco. Prices we think than last season. We ;you the highest mar e ask is that you give ie rest. When you are acco, whether you can nd it tome and'I will~ .11 get the top of the e past patronage, and >f your valued favors, o ir friend, TA RE HOUSE,~ K,- Manager. a ST 15. a )N RAT5ES DM (d ning $8.50. BEACH, N. C. $.0 ~rs on Train. No. 32 direct to . August 16th. -Tickets limited st 31st, 1906. Make up your party roast Line Lny information, write T. C. WHITE, General Passenger Agent, ~ ,N.C. savorite Blend" oyune, Ceylon ipowder ['HE PRICE EVER OFFERED .TRONS. have purchased a fine stock ofo through scientific blending we1 tile of tea at ~er Pound. blends--one for icing-and the said. A trial will (1o the rest. [ND IT AT ala+e Ticlers. GREAT A HAll FEATj In order to turn our entire Summer Stock into the . Shining Cash, we will inaugurate a Great Ten Days Reduction Sale, Begining Agust 9th, to August 19th.. Now is the time to reap the Greatest Bargains that has been before purchasing public - 5 this year---All our entire Stock of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTING AND PANTS to go for whatever we can get for them, and remember, this Clothing was bought way under the regular price, but we have determined that this Stock must be sold by the date mentioned. Large lot of good in Odd Coats and Pants. It will pay you fifty'miles to this Reduction Sale. If you have not got the money, borrow it. Never before, and never again, will you have 1 such an opportunity to buy Summer Goods as during this Big Ten Days-Reduction Sale. We beg to thank you, one and all, for your generous patronage during the season just about closing, and extend to one, and all, a hearty welcome to visit this Closing Out Sale. Now is the time, and this is the place. HERE IS THE WAY SOME GO 1 Case Mens' Four-Ply Linen Collars, good Mens' Two-piece, Light-weight Suits, really Fashionable Styles. and all sizes, for.... * they are worth more to wrap them up for you, but we will put them down to $349 you for the small price of ............. Mens' Odd Summer Coats, the making is Little Boys' Blouse Suit, made -of a good worth more, but we will sell for.........;Uco quality of washmaterial,for the Suit-... We have many other good things that we have not the time to put down here, but will only say to you, come and see for yourself. Come---everybody come. E Have on hand a nice lot of Horses .and Mules which mustbe sold betweeni thi s and the 1st of -v. April, and we are receiving for our spring trade ae Carload of the celebrated Hackney Buggies. ..~ his is the best Buggy that has ever been sold on this market. ome while they are fresh and select one for beauty and comfort, s well as durability. We are also receiving Other Buggies ad will be able to satisfy all purchasers who wvill place their trade with us. ~. * f Iso, a fine assortment of One and Two-horse Wagons, made by the Hackney arness, Double and Single Sli Geact frer wains beCoars, Ard Whipu tc. We thank the people for their liberal trade to us in the past, and will en avor to act so in the future as to maintaiu their confidence and support. -noeo u so idw VW. P. H awkins & CO. seeahe..tifulHndpitd yuwl Oiagebur'g Collegitae Inistituite. C hina Din er Se - iltan cctics. Fourty-two Pieces, which will he given free Consetroatory of Msie YOU CIDEN.-t n n fm utmr h od h Art-Five Courses AND GIRLS. p~oayoeo ycsoeswohlste Full English Branches. ]cyUme. ewdglea- coupon r Stenography and Typewriting. PAETS AnciLangugesati and cGreek - very twenty cents. purchase made at our ORCATALOGU. era n.g Fxenes aoderate. - trwihette h odr oacac w. S. PETERSON, Pres., Orangeburg, S. C.- at this Set.'Don't forget to see it, and have 'IA oue 2Bargains in The Pe~e o~ J Clothing, N OW OPENSHOES, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, HEAVY UN DERWEAR OR GENTS' FURNISHINGS. OR TE SLE O LEP TOACC3 ~ of any kind, come to see us before you buy. SMoney saved is money made. We especially buyers. Good pices Devied. S ndl lugs brought from 4J to invite your attention to our Line of cents. The Warehouse, under its present nmanagement, is especiallyf3 O\/ERCQA TS, lapted to bring the highest market prices. G ive us a trial and ee will convince y ou that we w ill lookout for the interests of the ~C .Dv sC . H. McGUIRE, Danville, Va.. W. K. MCNOSH Manning. S. C..