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L.OUI APPELT. iifor. MANNING. S. C., APRIL 1, 1908. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year..----------------.....51 Six months-. Foul months-..--..................-- 50 ADVERTISING RATES: One square. one time. 31: each subsequent in sertion. 50 cents. Obiuaries and Tributes of Respect charged for as regular advertisements. Liberal contracts made for three. six and twelve Communications must De accompanied by the real name and address of the writer in order to receive attention. No communication ot a personal character will be published except as an advertisement. Entered at the Postoffice at Manning as See ond Class matter. WILL PRORIBITION PROMOTE TEMPER ANCE IN CLARENDON CO!NTYt Since the last issue of THE TIMES in which we undertook to lay before the voters our reasons for thinking unwise to have an election in Clarendon to abolish the dispensary, a number of thoughtful men, and who are not addicted to drink habit have expressed to us their approval of our views, which of course is gratifying, but there are some good men also who differ, in fact one of them said to us "you have fired the first gun eh?" We presume he meant to imply that the agitation was started by our editorial. If this is what he did mean, he is mistaken. Those wishing to have an election had petitions in circulation for some time before the editorial was written, and for all- we know these petitions were being cir culated before we knew of it at all, therefore the "first gun" was not fired by us, but the first public expression of disapproval came from this scource. We want it understood that in the voicing of our views through ahese columns we endeavor to be open, and sincere. If there is a matter of public interest, and we feel competent to reach a conclusion we do not hesitate to do so and give those conclu sions to the public. In doing this we concede that others have the same right to reach an oppo site conclusion, and be perfectly sincere; we respect those who are sincere in differing with us, and believe if they are not fan atics they respect us for our open candor. The matter now being agitated is one which has two sides like all other questions of consequence, and in the dis cusiion of this problem, men of minds worth arguing with will -try to convince by reason, and not by intolerance. Is prohi bition necessarily temperance? Will a prohibition law in Claren don county, with liquor selling in Sumter and Williamsburg promote temperance? Wili-not prohibition in Clar endon and liquor selling in the adjoining counties have the effect of leaving the evil effects of drink in Clarendon, and send to the adjoining counties the revenue with which we are now getting to pay the expenses of the government to keep down~ the evils resulting from 11 quor drinking? If Clarendon county receives from the liquor traffic for town. county and schools $12000, would not most of this amount go to Sumter and Williamsburg if our dispensary is abolished, and their's is al lowed to ?emain?. If we vote out this $12000 in come, and it is necessary for us to have it to run our town, coun ty and schools, must not the amount be made up from addi tional taxation? If then one mill will only raise about $3000 will it not take four mills to raise the $12000 to make up that which we vote out by abolishin g the dispensary? These are questions worth con sidering bath from a moral and a business standpoint. If on account of the close proximity of Sumter and Williamsburg the consumption of liquor will not be appreciably reduced, but on the other hand the consumption will be about the same, we can not see the wisdom in cutting ourselves off from the revenue that aids us in our taxation.There is no doubt in our mind that much of the crime committed can be attributed to liquor, true, crime is committed by men and women who know not the taste of liquor, but crime is committed and the drinking of . liquor gets the blame. The country cannot condone crime and leave it go unpunish ed, or at least make the effort to punish it, and therefor~e it is necessary that we have courts and officers, and to pay the ex penses of these, the people must be taxed. If we are going to cut off a large source of our revenue which goes to pay the expenses of our courts for protection against crime, we must make up our minds to go down deeper into our pockets for this ex pense, because the same agency or crime producer has not been removed far enough away to effect us materially in lessening the consumption, ani therefore we do not see wherein prohibi tion in Clarendon can amount to more than a farce, with dispen saries in the other counties in reach, and agents coming here regularly soliciting orders for liquor concerns outside of the State, and also, local agents tak ing orders for concerns outside of the State. There are people advocating the abolishing of the dispensary here, whose motives we cannot question, because we know they are sincere, but in our huzbleh judgment we cannot see as they' do. We are opposed to Claren Sumter and Williamsburg are permitted to remain open, and, personally we are opposed to State prohibition while the fed eral government permits liquor being shipped here, but while we are frank to tell our readers we are personally opposed to prohibition, yet, if in our next primary election the question of prohibition for the State were submitted and carried affirma tively in this county, as a repre sentative of the people we would regard it an instruction and feel bound to vote accordingly. Now, therefore we propose that in stead of petitioning for an elec tion this year, let the executive committee provide that the question of State prohibition or no State prohibition be printed on the primary county ticket for the legislature be pledged to abide the result. If this is done, the writer will be as rauch pledged as those elected. in the primary. If we are to have prohibition let it be State wide, and not have a county sapped of its trade and revenue by the adjoining coun ties that take our money and give us in return all of the evil with its resultant expense that the consumption of liquor creates. Deafness Cannot be Cured by localapplications. as they cannot reacn the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness. and that is by constitu tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in flamed condition of the mucous 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 rcs.ult. and uness the inflammxation can be taken outand this tube restored to its normal condition.hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh. which i nothing but an inflamed condition of the mu cous surface. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars . free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists. 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. A NOBLE SERVICE RENDERED. There appeared in the Colum bia State an advertisment for girls to learn the show business worded in such a manner as to attract the attention of girls in clined to be gay. A male sub scriber looked upon the adver tisment with suspicion, and di rected his suspicions to the edi tor of the State, whereupon the matter was placed into the hands of Mr. Jno. T. Meehan, a inem ber of the staff for investigation, which resulted in calling into service Postoffice Inspector Gregory. Arrangements were soon made to entrap the villian; a girl was secured to play her part who went to the meeting place. as directed by the officer, who with the reporter, concealed themselves in such a manner that all could be heard between the parties. The game worked well, the trap was set, and George A. Bristow, formerly of Darlington a man of family walk ed into it, and was captured. A splendid piece of work for the Columbia State, and better still for the general public. Bristow was lodged in jail and will have to faco a jury in the United States court on the charge of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. The story as written in the State ought to be read by every girl in the country that they may be warned against the machinations of evil men and women. We have no doubt but that Bristow is an agent whose business it is to lure young girls to their ruin, and men of his stamp should be dealt with severely. In the large cities the "white slave" t-rade is com mon, but in the South it is scarcely known, this is the first instance where anythin~g which points in that direction has been exposed and too much credit can not be given those who have rendered this great service. We publish the full story in another column, and we urge young girls not to be too quick to answer advertisments they see in the papers, if one should at tract them, it would be wise to direct an inquiry to the editor, and if it is a reputable journal, the answer may be relied upon. It took shrewd detective work to run down the scoundrel, es pecially since it required a girl of about 17 years old to act as the decoy, fortunately, one who had drank the bitter dregs of degredation brought on by trust ing a villian, was found and she, for the sake of others gave her aid in the exposition of a man that no punishment can be too severe for. Pain, anywhere, can be quickly stop pd by one of Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. Pain always means congestion, unnatural blood pressure. Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets simply coax con gested blood away from pain center-s. These Tablets-known by druggists as Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets-simply equalize the blood circulation and then pain alpays departs in 20 minutes. 20 Tablets 25 cents. Write Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. for free package. Sold by W. E. Brown & Co. The people throughout South Carolina deplore the necessity which requires Senator Tillman to go abroad for his health and they hope this distinguished man will after getting his much needed rest come back with re newed vigor, health and strength. The good wishes of the people of a great State, re gardless of political differences go with him. Kodol For Dyspepsia has helped thousands of people who have had stomach trouble. This is what one man says of it: "E. C. DeWitt & Co.. Chica go', Ill .-Gentlemen-In 1897 I had a disease of the stomach and bowels. I could no, .gest anything I ate and in the spring of 1902 I bough t a bottle of Kodol and the benelir- I received from that bottle all the gold in Georgia could not buy. I still use a uotle oe casionally as I find it a blod ptari fier and a good tomec. l long and prosper-. Yours~ ve. . C. N. Cornell, Rin.~ Ga , Au. :G The new county agitation which proposes to make Lake City the county seat, will have a formidable competitor in John sonville, which is contended to be a more logical location. The Lake City advocates have stand ing the tempting offer of a plot of land, some distance from the business section, which if ac cepted and the court house is located upon it, the owner of the property hopes to profit by the building up around the court house, which is all right, pro viding the Johnsonville people do not see Lake City and raise them by not only giving the plot of land, but actually building the court house. The Johnsonville folks have a magnificient section of country and they expect to soon have a railroad, all of which will make the enterprising citizens of Lake City hustle. Kennedy's Laxative Cough syrup the cough syrup that tastes nearly as good as maple sugar and which chil dren like so well to take. Unlike near ly all other cough remedies, it does not constipate, but on the othei' hand it acts promptly yet gently on the bowels, through which the cold is forced out of the system, and at the same time it allays inflammation. Always use Ken nedv's Laxative Cough Syrup. Sold by W. E. Brown & Co. The prohibition movement in this county is well under way and signatures to petitions are easily secured. The question which puzzles us is, are the signers to these petitions really seeking to make Clarendon a dry county, or are they signing be cause they they haven't the manliness to refuse when a good man or woman makes the re quest of them. We had one man to tell us that he signed a petition, not because he favored the proposition of making Clar endon dry, while the surround ing counties are wet, but he just hated to refuse Mr.-who presented the petition to him. If this man in his judgment thinks it a mistake to make Clarendon dry, while the sur roundings counties are wet, he should have declined to sign the petition, and if he desired to do so, he could have respectfully assigned his reason for declin ing. Had he done so, the party presenting the petition to him would have given him credit for sincerity. To have perfect health we must have perfect digestion, and it is very im portvnt not to permit of any delay the moment the stomach feels out of order. Take something at once that you know will promptly and unfailingly assist di gestion. There is nothing better than Kodol for dyspepsia, indigestion, sour stomach, belching of gas and nervous headache. Kodol is a natural digestant and will digest what you eat. Sold by W. E. Brown & Co. CRAZED WITH WEALTH. Mad Days in Melbourne When the Gold Fever Was Raging. Gold threatened to become as comn mon as silver in the days of Solomon. In one year ?12,600,000, in eight years ?5000.000, were won. Some men at Golden Point made as much as ?400 each a day. Another exceptionally lucky party unearthed thirty-four pounds of gold in one day. No wonder that such "pockets" were termed "jew elers' shops!" Occasionally a nugget worth ?10,000 was unearthed. The re sult of this sudden influx of wealth, almost without labor and with risks which are infinitesimal as compared with Klondike, was the temporary de moralization of the population. Mel bourne in the height of the gold fever has been described by one who knew it well as "a fevered, drunken, deliri ous pendemonium." The lucky ones -and there were thousands of them squandered their riches in the most reckless fashion. Some of their fantastic tricks would scarcely be credited were they not at tested by witnesses still living. The game of ninepins, we are told, was played with bottles of champagne, for which he who broke the least had to pay. Dozens of the same costly wine were emptied into tubs and drunk from tin pannikins, spirits and beer being added to give "body" to the bev erage. One man, in imitation or Calig ula, shod his horse with gold. Sand wiches made of bank notes were de voured. Silver wrapped up in bank notes was thrown to popular actresses instead of flowers. In fact; money wvas so plentiful that the reckless diggers could not "knock it down" fast enough. They thought they had only to dig a few feet In the earth to get plenty more, and for a time it almost seemed as if this were so. Such were some of the characteristics of Victoria's hot youth.-Pall Mall Gazette. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little liver pills. Sold by W. E. Brown & Co. Youth, Manhood, Old Age. The life journey may roughly be di vided into three stages, each lasting about twenty-five years. Scientifically speaking, one is a "ytath" until he Is twenty-five, a "man" from twenty-five to fifty or fifty-five, after which "old age" begins. During the first period the rule is growth, during the second equilibrium, during the third decline. In the first repair exceeds destruction, in the second the repair and destruc tion balance each other, while in the third destruction exceeds repah-r. From twenty-five to fifty-five a man should be at his best, but after that time he begins to lose ground; the machinery is running down, however slowly and imperceptibly it may be. until around about seventy or seventy-five the "old age" is visible even to the dullest eye. i-New York American. Here comes the Spring winds to chap. tan and freckle. Use Pinesa~vc Carbolizedi. (Acts like a poultice) for cuts. sores, burns, c'happed skin. Sold by The Manning Pharmacy Two r-axes. They met by chance at an afternoon, light lunch at the Bohemia. a literdry' and artistic club. "And what," said the one in the vel vet coat, "is your specialty?2" "I write autobiographies of great men," answered the one with long hair. "What is yours?" "I," was the reply, "paint Raphaels." -New Orleans Times-Democrat. nZan Pile Remedy.Price 50e is guaranteed. .mready for use. One application prompt, r,it~ to ny form of piles. Soothes and heals. Notice to Our Subscribers. The new regulations of the Post office Department says unless sub scriptions are expressly renewed af ter the term for which they are paid they shall not be counted in the list of legitimate subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shall not be accepted at the second class postage rate of one cer.t a pound, but may be mailed at thae transient second class postage rate of one cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed. THE Tixs has been very lenient with its subscribers. Some of them are several years behind, but the pa per is still being sent to them. This policy will now have to be changed, as the postoffice department says all papers not paid for cannot be sent through the mail free within the county as heretofore, but will have to be fully prepaid with stamps affixed. We cannot afford to pay the postage that would be charged and paste stamps on pa pers of those that are in arrears, as it would cost us more than we would get from such subscribers. We will be compelled to drop the names of all subscribers who do not pay up by the first of April, which is the limit set by the Postoffice De partument. We would advise sub scribers to come or send in and ar range the matter a-. oune before the rush sets in. We have no option in the matter, but must obey orders of the Postoffice Departrment, and we hope we will have the cooperation of all. Look at your label and see how you stand. Notice of Discharge. I will apply to the Judge of Probate for Clarendon County, o- the 28th day of April, 1908, for letters of discharge as administrator of the estate of J. H. Hodge, deceased. A. J. RICHBOURG, Administrator. Summerton, S. C., March 28, 1908. AGE NO BAR. Everybody in South Carolina is Elig ible. Old-people stooped with suffering, Middle age, courageouasly fighting. Youth protesting impatiently; Children, unable to e:plain; All in misery from their kidneys. Only a little backache first. Comes when you catch a cold. Or when you strain the back. Many complications follow. Urinary disorders, diabetes, Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills c1ure backache. Cure every form of kidney ills. J. W. Powell, proprietor of a genere.1 store and coal, wood and ice dealer of Waverly, living at 203.0 Blanding St., Columbia S. C., says: 'My son has been afflicted with ~cidney and urinary trou ble from childhood, being unable to control the secretions especially when asleep, since using Doen's Kidney Pills he has entirely recovered." For sale by all dealers. Price 50c. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, soe gents for t e United States. Remember the name-Dean's-and take no other. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Clarendon. By James M. Windham, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, A. I. Barron, Clerk ol WCourt, suit to me, to grant him Letters of Adinistration of the estate and effects of Joe Nelson. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Joe Nel son,, deceased, thaa they be and appear before me, in ;he Court of Pro bate,to be held at Manning on the 7th day of May next after publica tion thereof, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not e granted. 0 Given under my hand, this 20th day of March, A. D. 1908. JAMES M. WINDHAM, [SEAL.] Jr dge of Probate. . R. JESKINS5ON. kM. C. HOR~TON IN THE 5TO'RtI BELT property should be issued against tor nadoes as well as tire. The one is usu ally as destructive as. the other. is written by us for cne of the strongest and most 'reliable companies in the United States. TORNADO INSURANCE The rates are low, but even were thev twice as high, no property owner can afford to be without the security their payment insures. Write or call jor particulars. "If it is Written by .Jenkinson & f-orto-n it is Written Right." State of South Carolina, Couty of Ularendon. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE. In re Estate of William Bozier, de ceased. Summons. To Harriet Bozier, Thomas Bozier, Richard Bozier, William Bozier, Jr., Ma'tha Bozier, Mose Gibson. Hester Wright, Betsey Carter, Elliot Pier son, Rufus Glover, Lucy Hamilton, William Bennett and Louis Bennett, heirs-atlaw of William Bozier, de ceased: You are hereby -equired to appear at the Court of Pro'bate, to be holden at Clarendon court house for Clar endon County on the 25th day April Anno Domini 1.908, to show case, if any you can, why the proceeds of the sale of the real estate of William Bozier, deceased, sold by me should not be paid over to Johin Bennett, administrator of the said William Bozier, to be applied by him to the payment of the debts of the said William Bozier. Given under my hand and seal. this 11th day of March, 1908. IsEAL.] J. M. WINDHAM, Probate Judge for Clarendon Co. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cures all Coughs, and expels Colds from the sstm by gentlv moving the bowels. That hacking cough continues Because your system is exhausted and your powers of resistance weakened. Take Scotffs Emulsion. It builds up and strengthens your entire system. It contains Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites so prepared that it is easy to take and easy to digest. ALL DRUGGISTS: 50c. AND $1.00 FO NTICELLO LITHIA SPRING, W. G. TAYLOR, Prop., Richmond, Va., U. S. A. What Leading Physicians Say. Dr. Proehling. the well-known Consult.ing and Analytical Chemist: "Fonticello Lithia Water is absoIutely free from all organic impuri ties and perfectly pure. and as an unquestionablo proof of my faith in the weter, I use it altogether." :i'n muond Times. Geo. Ben. Johnston. M. D . Prof. Surgery Medical College of Vir ginia; "I have never used any mineral water so extensively as the Fenticello, and it has given uniformly good resnits. I prescribe it in kidney and bladder troubles very largely. and also in stomach and nervous disorders, with splendid effects." Carried in stock by DR. W. E. BROWN & Co., Agents. Stop. Listen! Be sure to inspect otr Line of Perfumery before buying elsewhere. Also a com plete of Camphor Ices, Cream, Massages, Shampoos, Etc. Don't forget us when want your Pre scriptions filled, or need anything in the way of medicines. Yours for Business, THE MANNING PHARMACY of Spring Goods. Our offerings for the season is unsur passed. We have never had a larger, more complete or better selected stock ta show our friends and customers than we have tor the present season. z We are showing all the New and Wanted Goods. Our showing s'ill comn pare favorably with the stocks of all the larger city stores All the new things in Silks. in Taffetas, Rough Shautings, Tusshs, Strips, Plaids. Checks. Plains, Etc. Largest and most complete Line of Wash Goods in the city. Prettiest and most things in colored Organdies, Lawns, Dimities. Imported Cottons. Swisses. Voiles, etc., to be had in Manning or elsewhere. All the newest White Goods in the Cottage Plaids. Stripes, Checks, Plain Lawns. Lingerie, Organdies. Nainsooks, Dimnities. Mercerized Goods, Etc. Fact is everything in a complete line of White Goods is here. Quality right and prices right. Complete Line. Laces. Embroideries, Trn n uings, Ladies' Furnishings, Etc. Ladies' Heatherbloom Drop Skirts. Blacks, and Blues and Browns. For all tne wanted Goods call or 'phone. G. M. SMITH, Mgr. Dry Goods Department. THE YOUNG RELIABLE, Quality right, prices right. BRING YOUR JJ OB W O R K TO THE TIMES OFFICE. Spring Millinery Openinge You are cordially invited to inspect our New Line of Spring and Summer Hats, models which we have now on display and in stock for APRIL 2nd and 3rd These styles comprise all the best creations from- the niost skillful French designs. It is a very attractive variety to select: from. and as usual will stand the test of the most critical buyer. We are headquarters for and carry a complete line of Milli nery. If you are not ready to buy, you need not, but it 'is not a bit too soon for you to come, and see what a glorious collection of clever styles we are showing. We trust you will visit us on opening days, Thursday and Friday, APRIL 2nd and 3rd, D. H IRunSCH MA NNP. Seed Potatoes. WE ARE HANDLING THE GENUINE AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE, STOCK, THEBESTIN THE WORLD. Irish Cobblers, -50c Early Rose, - 506k Red Bliss Triumph 5O6c6.p Keep us in mind when you want GOOD SEEDS; as we handle 'em all in -season. Manning Grocer Co FARMERS$ 're d We ara selling this season IMPLEMENTS of known and '#tidvalue only; we can safely assert that everothing we re. Soffering is beyond the experimental stage.. Do not let the season e advance too far without inspecting* our stock.~ -Everything -we * sell in implements will lessen your labor bill.fdr the year.;~ S We want every farmer to read Mr. T. C. owen's testimonial - e eoncerning the Cole Corn, Cotton, Pea and Millett Plantir. Too much cannot be said regarding the efficiency of this. machine SWe consider it the most perfect ever offered the farmer and wil1~ .carefully explain its merits whether you wish to buy, or not. - .K. P. Guano Distributors. We have a full stock of these. Nfo farmer has- used -this Smachine and give it.a fair test withotit pronouncing it the most ~ Sperfect machine yet made for-distributingguauo. WESELL4 SEclipse, Dlow L tw & Farquhar Cotton 'Planters, Double and .Single Steel Plows, Syracnse T wo-Horse Plows aad Middle Break-. *ers, Smoothing and Harrows. These splendid plows are without Sdoubt the best that can be made;. SBuilders' Hardwear, Nails, Etc We have the best stock of the these to be found out of. our Slargest cities. Do not fail to get our prices on everything in our Sline, we are here to serve you and save yot money where itis_ possible. I MANNING RDWARE OMPNY armerS! Our Stock of Farm Implements is now complete and we can serve your to your best interest. We now have the largest and most complete Stock of Farming Implements ever shown in this town. Having bought heavily before the advance on'everything in our line, we are enabled to offer you the best goods at the least price. Call to See Us. Bring Your Job Printing to The Times,