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MANNING, S. C., OCT. 3, 1906. PUBLLSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIFTI0N RATES: Oa er...................16 Four months. - - - ' ' ADVERTISING RATES: One squarc. one time, 31: each subsequent in smr,,ion. 50 cents. Obituaries and Tributes of Kcspect charged for as regular advertisements. Li beral contracts made for three, six and twelve :r.'wnths. Communications must be accompanied by the real name and address of the writer in order to rePive attention. No communication of a personal.character will be published except as an advertisement. Entered at the Postoffice at Manning as Sec ond Class matter. When Ragsdale declined to give Lyon a cough drop, wonder if he "dropped his candy then? The last time we saw Mr. Rags dale he was very sanguine of carrying Ward 5 in Charleston, and the State by an overwhelm ing majo'.y, but that was the morning after eating a hearty meat supper in the Charleston hotel, which may account for his dream. The Comptroller General is again giving out that he pro poses to recommend a revolu tion in -our tax department. There is no doubt that something is needed to get our taxes adjusted, but when he says the banks, railroads and similar cor porations alone pay honest taxes, we say he forgets the small farmer-the tenant who pays ori all he has, while the corporations are only required to pay on sixty per cent of what they Ere willing to show up. If Comptroller General Jones is after the tax-dodgers we hope he will be able to devise a means to get them, but we do not think the appointment of a crew of politicians at a lucrative salary will work. The complaints all over the State about the matter of school books are so great that we must think the general assembly will have to take notice of it. There is something wrong -somewhere and somehow." It should be investigated, and the investiga - tors should not be mere job hunters either. In our opinion, the only way te investigate a matter where there is a strong suspicion of graft, is to empower the Attorney General to employ men who are trained to make investigations, let him have the evidence gotten together -and then let him prosecute. We be lieve there has been graft in the school book business, just like we are morally certain there has* been graft in the dispensary. Both should have full and fear less attention at the coming session. This should be a year of graft-chasing, exposure, and punishment The crop condition through out the South Atlantic states is not what it should be, and yet, there is room to hope that the* price will be sufficient to make *up a part of the loss from short yield. The storms prevailing all over the cotton belt has very perceptibly affected the port re ceipts, to the extent that the daily reports show a falling off, and if this continues for any length of time it is bound to make prices go higher, There has been no disposition -so far on the part of the farmers to hold * cotton,and this fact alone shows to our mind that the short port re ceipts is caused by the actual shortage in yield. If, .as last year,.the farmers were storing their cotton in warehouses, the speculators would have an ex cuse for holding prices down, but the cotton being marketed as fast as ginned, and the re ceipts still falling off proves, the boasted tremendous Texas crop~ to be a myth. There is no douibt about it, the cotton crop is short, and very short, and strong prices can safely be expected. *The first thing the general, assembly should do, in the way of backing up the exposures of the dispensary investigating committee, is to empower the attorney general to employ an expert accountant to go over the books of the State dispensary, ascertain how much liquor was bought by the State where no rebates are credited, and from whom the liquor was bought, then enact a resolution demand ing of the attorney general that heproceed in the United States courts against the goncerns the whiskey was bought from, for the amount of rebates the State was entitled to at the time the liquor was purchased.. By taking the case into the United States courts the whiskey concerns can be made to exhibit their books and papers and if the rebate money was not paid to thT. State or' its authorized agents, the State will be entitled to recover, but on the other hand, if the whiskey concerns has paid this rebate, they must by written evidence show who received it as the books of the State dispensary for the first two years gives no such evidence. In our judgment there was more than enough rebate money be longing to the State in the firstI two years of the State dispensary regime to have met the appropri ations for the State colleges,and this money has never been ac counted for satisfactory. Mr. Tillman says he permitted Mr. Hubbell to have this rebate money, well, that is what he says, but the books do not record th2 trnsacrtion, and if they did, what authority in law did Till man have to give away the State's money? The matter should not be allowed to rest until there has been a satisfac tory accounting for this very large sum of money belonging to the taxpayers of South Caro lina. The press of the State has been very kind in their ex pressions for the Times editor upon his recent election to the Stata senate, and he earnestly hopes he will be able to meas ure up to their expectations. The coming session of the general assembly will be watched closer than any other previous session sinbe that of 1877, and the peo ple expect something to be done. So far as the Times editor is concerned, he realizes that alone he can do nothing, but with the co-operation . of others he ,promises to do what he con scientiously believes to be best for the general good, and in all of.his votes upon the measures, conscience will direct them. He hopes to be able to view ques tions in a broad, business-like way, and if he cannot get just what he wants he will make such concessions as will come to the next best thing. It is very gratifying to any man of spirit to see so many of his co-laborers pleased at his en trance upon the public stage, the kind expressions are sincere ly appreciated, and of the many who have grasped us by the hand, and to say nice things in their papers, our neighbor The County Record of Kingstree, S. C. seems to have appreciated the conditions here, and rejoices at the outcome in Clarendon. Thanks brother Wolfe. Commissioner of Immigration E. J. Watson is doing a work for South Carolina,and for the South that will solve the race, labor, commercial and social problem. He is now in Europe, and about to start home with the initial lot of immigrants to be landed in Charleston. These people are sturdy Germans, and come from the rural districts; they are principally farmers, and do mestic servants, just the class of immigrants needed here. The fact of Commissioner Watson succeeding in inducing one of the great steamship lines to make the experiment of landing at Charleston is a triumpb, and if the people of the State will back him up, they will make Charleston a permanent landing for immigrants, and thereby give the people of the South the fl-st choice in the selection of labcr. The North and West was bilt by just such settlers, and it is up to us now if we will birild well for the future. The later from Commissioner Watson? dated at Ghent, and published in last Sunday's State, and Sunday News is very interesting. In referring to a visit of King Leopold and his court, he said there was not as much enthusi asm, as there would have been at the "reception of the news that Columbia, Charleston or Manning had won the pennant."1 So it 'will be seen that our base ball advertising has even made itself felt in far away Europe. The United States has done that which we thought would be the final outcome of the insur rection on the Island-taken charge and assumed control, un til peace can be restored. In our opinon that restoration of peace will never come until Cuba is an nexed.to the United States. When Uncle Sam drove the Spaniards away from Cuba, the flag of this nation should have been run up to stay, and if it had, the trouble of retaking the island would have been saved. The taking of Cuba now has the appearance of a conspiracy. The American interests over there made some sort of a deal or compact with the insurrectionists whereby the constituted authorities might be overthrown, and it succeeded. Senor Palma the president of the republic might now cry out in the agony of his soul "God save me from my friends." Thei United States 'went to him in his time of trouble professing to aid him in restoring peace, the peace was restored alright enough, but when it was accomplished Uncle Sam fearing it would not last concluded to send Senor Palma back home. Secretary Taft upon proclaiming himself provincinal governor with the courtesy of a dancing master tendered his good ofices to the deposed President, and offered to escort him to the depot to see him off. It was very nice of Taft, to kick a man out of his own house, and then offer to see that he got out of town. Deafness Cannot be Cured ds eae porton of athey aTee onlyon way to cure deafness, and that is byconstitu faed cnon of te mcous lining of the Eustachian Tube- 'When this tube gets inflam ed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the infammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition,heagwll be destroyed forever: nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mu willgive One Hundred Dollars for any ntb cued by Hals arrh Cue Sed for eruasfrF. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. HalsPmi il re the best. Tobacco Leaves. A scientist writes: "The essential quality for which tobacco is smoked or hewed lies not really in the leaves henselves, but is cotie in thou sands of hollow knobbed .hairs which, over their surface. The vitaltnicatine s garnered in these pear-like balls, but asit is impossible to shaive og these hairs and would be a scarcely com mendable achievement if It could be unertaen it becomes necessary to preserve the whole foliage for comn New Zion Dots. Editor The Manning Times: Mr. W. D. Gamble who has been ill with fever is conval escent. Dr. Ragood Woods has bought a lot near Beard's siding on the Alcolu railroad and expects to build there. Mr, H. M. McIntosh of Work man is now at Glenn Srrings. Mr. F. Earle Bradham is prin cipal of the Pine Grove School. Mr. H. 0. S. Jackson of Ello ree has been here on a visit. Miss Maude Gregory is in charge of the Baker school. Mrs. F. Earle Bradham of Manning passed through here for Turbeville where she will be an assistant teacher at the Pine Grove school. B. CATARRH CURED AT HOME Trial Treatment of Dr. Blosser's Catarrh Remedy Free to Sufferers. If you have catarrh of the nose, throat, or lungs, if you are constantlv spitting, blowing the nose, have stopped up feeling, head noises, deafness, asthma, bronchitis or weak lungs, you can cure yourself at home by a remedy so simple that even a child can use it. It will cost you only a postal card to get a liberal free trial package of Dr. Blosser's wonderful remedy. It is sent by mail to every interested suferer. Certainly no offer could be more liberal. The full treatment is not expensive. A pack age containing enough to last one whole month will-be sent by mail for 81.00. A potal cardwith your name and address sent H. M BOGR, Mang, S. C, will bring you by return mail the free trial treatment and an interesting booklet, so that you can at once begin to cure yourself privately at home. Breaking It Gently. "Laura," said Mr. Ferguson as he buttered a biscuit and passed his cot fee cup for a secoid ijung, "I don't miss anything, but after I had come in last night, about 11:0, I found the ho*e had been brokerr Into. Some body had smnehed a pane of glass ii a basement window, drawled inside and made his way up the stairs to the frat foor, ,Thre hasn't been anything dis turbed In the pantry, the china closet or .the sideboard,. has there?' "No," answered Mrs. Ferguson. "BgT, mercy, who could It have been and what do'you suppose he wanted?' "I suspect," he rejoined, clearing his throat, "that I-er-did it myself and that I wanted to get inside without disturbing anybody. Ydu had all gone to bed, and I had left my latchkey In my other trousers. It will cost about 25 cents to repair the basement win dQw. The weather man, I see, pre dicts po'ible showers for today." Chicago Tribune. Three Kinds of Lightning. The Etruscans of old believed that there were three kinds of lightning one incapable of doing any Injury, an other more mischievous in its character and consequently only to be issued with the consent of a quorum of twelve gods, and a third carrying mischief In its train and for which a: regular de cree was required from the highest dl viities In the Eltruscan skies. Curi ouly enough, modern scientific .men agree with the view that there are three kinds of lightning, but their vari eties differ from the Etruscans. The frst is known as forked lightning and runs In zlgzag lines, the second as sheet lightning, because it Is seen in a body, and the third as globe lightning, as it sometimes runs In the shape of a ball. The latter variety is rather- slow In moving.________ The Word -Nice." "Nice" is one of the exceptional words which have risen on the scale and Improved with age. It Is from the Latin "nescius" and originally signi ied ignorant. To Chaucer ft regularly meant' foolish--"wise and nothing nIce." In Spenser's time It stijl meant effeminate. From general fool~nm there was probably first a specilbsa tion to foolish fussiness about trifles. Then- the idea of Ignogance dropped out, and the word meant particular aboutdetails, accurate. It was credit able to be a "nice" observer or to show. "nice" judgment. And so in the end the positively agreeable meaning of today was-evolved. Town Taxes. The books are now open for the col1 lection of town taxes. For the present the office will be open every Saturday. Time for paying without penalty ex ires November 15th. The office will ~e open every day during the ]ast week.[tf week-E. J. BRowNE, Clerk and Treas. Notice. Notice is hereby given the under signed will, on Monday the 8th day of October 1906, apply to the Secretary of State for a charter to the "Civilized Home Bound Burial Aid Society." R. W. WITHERSPOON. HENRY DOZIER, S. D. LOGAN. H. C. CONYERS. DERRY CONYERS. Gtober 3rd, 1906. Notice to Creditors. All persons having claims against the estate of Frank M. stukes,deceased, will present them duly attested, and those owing said estate will make pay ment to the undersigned qualified Administratrix or said estate. MRS. SARAH I. GRIFFIN. Pinewood, S. C. Sept. 29th, 1906. WOFFORD COLLEGIE. Henry N. Snyder, L. L. D., President Two degrees, A. B. and A. M. Four courses leading to the A. B. Degree. Nine Professors. Library anD Librarinn. The W. E. Burnett gymnasium under a competent director. 'J. B. Cleveland Science Hall. Athletic grounds. Course of lectures by the ablest men on the platform. Next session begins September 19. Board from $12 to $16 a month. For catalogue or other information, address J. A. GAMEWELL, Secretary, Spartanburg, S. C. Woodmen of the World. Meets on fourth Monday nights at Visiting Sovereigns invited. R. JOHN H. MORSE, VETERINARIAN, SUMTER, S. C. Ofmce 1m1 West Liberty Street. R.....00. The Best is the Cheapest' Isn't Trues of everything; but it's true $ of Clothes. All-wool fabrics wear longer. keep shape bet tery, hang better, and fit bet ter than "mercerized-cotton" * fabrics; and these are the things you want your clothes for. All-wool clothes will cost * you more than part cotton, * of course; the point we. make is that even at the higher prices they're cheaper. It is a real economy to buy$ a Hart Schaffner & Marx suit,$ and pay $0. or $20., or $25, $ --or even more, instead of put tinag $12. or $15. into a suit that's made of a "mercerized cotton" fabric which will fail $ * absolutely to do the things * you expect of your clothes. @ You may save a few dollars; * but gou lose money in the end by buying such clothes. FOR SALE IN SUMTER Copyright 1906 by Hart Schaffner & Marx EXCLUSIVELY BY SUJMTER 8. e 9 liPhone, 166. 9 0as&QQQQQ@@@@@ WE OFFER The Following Propertiesfor Sale: ONE-two-story store. 20x45, and lot 75x150 feet. This store is well finished and with a small building on the lot rents for $300.00. Price $1600.00. ONE dwelling-8 rooms, beautiful flower yard, all necessary out-buildings, well set in fruit trees, lot contains about 3 acres. Eastern front and one of the best built houses in town, go ing at 4250.00. A. $500.00 lot can be sold off of each side and leave an acre for the pres ent house. ONE dwelling-6 rooms-with out-houses on a 2 acre lot, -ell fenced. Two tenant or servant houses. Price $2100.00, one half cash balance in instalments with interest. ONE 6 room dwefling-right new, lot in new section, fast building up. House well fnished, and painted throughout. Fence and barn. Price $2000.00. ONE farm of 256 acres-one and a half miles from Summerton. 135 acres cleared, 121 in timber, 30 of this is fine long leaf. 8 tenant houses, well supplied with out-buildings and 7 room . dwelling. Otber'particulars upon application. ONE lot-on Main stret near depot. This lot cannot be duplicated in this locality. Let us show it to you. It is wen suited for any business purpose, especially manufacturing. ONE tract of land 3 miles from Summerton.- 100 -acres can be cleared, 60 nor, under cultivation,e Price upon application. ONE 7 room dwelling-bran new with lot 105x30o feet. Barn and stable, servant house and other conveniences. This house is made of exceptionly good stuff aidIin-a splendid section of town. Price now $3500.00. Thesgare a few of the bargains we are offering now. If none of these meet-your wants, let us tell yot of some others. We still have some good building lots, which we are offdring at fair prices to settlers and also to speculators. We win be glad to answer inquiries, and give fuller particulars. We will be glad to list many other properties, remember It costyou nothing unless we make a sale. So if you have any property that you will sell, let us put it before the-public now so it can be well advertised. If you want to buy let us know so we can help you tolocate good property SUMMERTON RA STATE AENCY Up in the Sky Scraper. Sunrnerton, S:0. OUR GREAT' FALL M and DRESS GOODS OPENING on oct, 10-11th, Wedneda ad kuda It is without donbt the most ,complete Mfi er- S in Man ning. We assume that you desiie to take 'e ofthe latest styles in Hats which we have now onw idto show, also a Line of - Dress Goods and Silks We have also a complete line of Fine Ladies' Jackets and Skirts . and Waists to show. 'We-positively- know you w l find it reatly to your advantage to give' us a trial. If you come to Manning call on us, we will be -pleased toimeet you. Don't forget the date of our Opening, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10 and 11th. D. H IRSCH MANN, NEXT TO DOSTOFFICE MANNING, . S. KILL THE COUCH AND CURE THE LUNCS DHr. King's OR A -_AAMdA Md21+W New Discovery M0I0111 DR 00. M01091 DRY GOODS CO. : O INSUMPTION price FOR UGH and 50c &$1.00 OLDS Free jrial. Surest and Quickest Cure for an THROAT and LUNG TROUB LES, or NONEY BACK. The Arant Co. Drug Store. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera & Diarrhea Remedy AT THE Almost every family has need of a reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea at some time during the remedyr is recommended U TA by dealers who have old it for many yer and know its value. t has received thousands of NEXT WEEK, testimonials from gratef people. It has been prescribed by phy sicians with the most satisfactory It has often saved life before TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY medicine could have been sent for or a physician summoned. It ou costs a quarer. Can YOU~ ~ ~ ~ ~~W' afod o iksimc o s C,9 AND 10z little? BUY IT NOW. Mouzo & Rihy ~Grand Display of Pattern Hats from Mouzon & Rigby, New York and Baltimore Fancy Groceries, Fruits, Etc. Markets. Also a large ag VEGETABLES IN SEASON. .. gregation from our own work-room. All our igslio i [ ll Pce. lines of Always on hand a fresh, clean line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Can ned ds etc. We supply others' tables, why not yours? ie us you r orde Fall and Winter liver all orders promptly. Your foretyaddo b usiness, We av rcetl adedtoou lne will be ready for your inspection TEN-CENT COUNTER. and will interest you. Display Have you been to see the wonder- of DRESS GOODS, SILKS. . f ul bargains on this countre for 10c.? 15 you haven't. come in now and let LADIES' COATS WRAPS, us show you some of the greatest ETC. Remember the days and tns for 10 cents ever brought to - linesno Mannn agW e o Yours for business, Mouzon & Rigby. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 9-10 Money to Loan. APPLY To CHARLTON DuRANT. GIVEN AWAY In one of our show Windows you willI see a beautiful Hand-painted China Dinner Set Fourty-two Pieces, which will be given free to any one of my customers who holds the lucky number. We will give a coupon for every twenty cents purchase made at our store, which entitles the holders to a chance at this Set. Don't forget to see it, and have us explain, and if you are looking for Bargains in . Clothing, SHOES, HATS, CAPS. SHIRTS, HEAVY UN. DERWEAR OR 6ENTS' FURNISHINGS. of any kind, come to see us before you buy. Money saved is money made. We especially invite your attention to our Line of OVERCOATS. C.M.Davis&Coi I~e