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MANNING. S. C.. DEC( 29. MI0. PUBLIStED EVERY WEDNESDAY SUBsCRnMON RATES: o e year. .. ...-.-------- ----- ------------.--... Soex months..------------------------------- ' ADVF.RTI.1NG RATES: One ,quare. one time. 81: each subsequent In -eion, 50 cents. obituaries and Tributes of Respect charged for as regular e LUbera: contracts tede for three. sL :nd twelve (.ominunWtvons m=ast be accoznpna?CI by Lbe real name and addem of the writter ID order Zo. rrsoive atUtio7L. -o 'ommunicetion ot a petrnas character will be ubasbed ecept ab = adertisement. -.:,red at the Poszoecc at XannMing a. S : -s atter. LET'S HAVE IT. The State says. "we believe that if put to the test we could guess more nearly than any other newspaper in South Caro lina the number of pouuds that the next governor of South Car cHua weighs, but we are resolv ing for the New Year not to guess." The next governor of South Carolina may be a sur prise to The State, if there is anything in the reports that has come our way within the last month; there is going to be a great shaking up and surprises will come thick and fast. At Present it looks to us as it Mr. Fe of Laurens has the "coon and. gone on". but there is the mayor of the progressive city of Newberry whose friends believe will make it very inter esting for all comers. Then too, Mr. Manning of Sumter, is look ed upon as the logical candidate, whose candidacy appeals to the business men of the State, who have come to the conclusion that the State 2s sadly n need of a strong business man at the head of the government. if the liquor question is elir-iinated from the campaign we would rather bank on Manning's chances than a.., of the others mentioned, but as long as liquor stands as an issue, politics rather than businesswill be mostly considered. However, The State always with its ear to the groundis in a better position to guess than - we are, and it would be of much interest if that newspaper will express its guess and not wait until it has hap pened,cnd thea come out in scare headlines and say, "we told you so." ~ The entire world feels a sym vfor Dr. Samuel Clemons Twain) in his recent be reavement. Presdent Taft has at last de cided "whtat is whiskey." There are~ maniy less distinguished per sons who can render expert opin Sons on "what is whiskey."J *The news of the death of J. C Garlington, is received with sin-I eere sadness. Mr. Garlington was a sptendid newspaper writer *and for a number of years was one of the prominent newspa per men ofL the State. There is a stronger demand for ~the repeal of the lien law now than ever before, and we look for 'the legislature to wipe out the mortgage clause, which if done practically destroys the crop ad *vancing businee~s, and puts the -cradit system in the hands of the hankra and other money lenders. PostMaster General Hitchcock in his report says that there is a deficit in the Post Office Depart menit of $17,479,770, the largest 'ever had in the department's his -tory. The cause of this tremen dous deficit is on account of sec ond class matter and the rural free delivery. Now that Dr. Cook has been -proclaimed afraud by several of the geographical societies, it has become the thing to do. It is a clear case of kiking a man that is down. The folks who nead kickirng are those who permitted themselves flim-fiammed. Tbe News and Courier deserves cred it for sticking to Cook,its loyalty is charming. The Governor of Tennessee re fuses to honor Governor Ansel's -requisition for a C. J. Herbert, wanted in the State for his con nection with the great Seminole fraud. Wonder if the governor is in with the promoters of the Sem inole scheme. These sharpers had with them some prominent men in this State, and through having thetm in the concern many inngcent people were victimized. According to Comptroller Jones' report it seems as if the corporations are not bearing their just proportion of taxation. The same might be said of the large land owner, but the small farmer and the silaried man who owns a little home is having it put on to him in full measure. How this inequality is to be remedied we -do not know, because the legisla ture is largely made up of a set of men in the class of big proper ty owners and these will step~ lightly when it comes to evening the tax burden. One of the main' reasons why the taxes are so high is the vast amount of tax dodging in values. It is a common thing! for some property to be assessed! at about one iifth of its value, and other property at about all it will bring on the market. The same condition exists in every county! in the State and will so continue to exists as long as the presentl system of boards of equalization It now looks like 1W cents cot ton any many who study the crop condition- yav that cotton will reach 18 cents before March. All of the commercial journals pub lished in the United States are of the oninion that tle raw material will be far shorter than the man ufacturers will admit, and that more manufactured cotton goods have been contracted than the crop of this year can supply. If this is true then there is every reason to believe that cotton will bring even more than has been predicted for it. Now that "Zack -\lcGhee." cor respondent for Columbia State at Washington has fallen down on his inside information in re gard to the Cochran appointment, let us wait and see how he comes out in the matter of Col. Hemp bill of the News and Courier be ing the --referee" for the admin istration. in South Carolina ap pointments. If he falls down on this as bad as he did the other. his future pronostications will be regarded as fulminations to make space so tnat he may get by the desk in the business office of The State. J. J. Hemphill is about to lose out. according to the press dis patches, all because he paid poli taxes in South Carolina. Has 't ever occurred to Mr. Hemphill that if pol' taxes were collected from him in this State, it is an error because he is exempt from poll tax on account of age. We should like to see him one of the District Commissioners of Wash ington, and if the payment of poll tax debars him from appoint ment his friends should look up the law and see to it that he does not lose the appointment. because he did not take advant age of an exemption that he was entitled to under the law. Mr. Hemphill no doubt owns prop erty in this State and in paying his taxes failed to have the poll tax written off the books when he reached the exemption age. Hor. John J. Hemphiil was born Augast 1849, which makes him 60 years of age, therefore he is exempt from paying poll tax. The State penitentiary is a pay ing institution, Superintendent Griffith thinks he will- be able to show a profit for this year of $80.000. If all of our State insti tutions. schools included, had a D. J. Griffith at their head, per haps there would be less demands made upon the legislature for ap propriations. Col. Griffith has practically rebuilt the peniten tiary and his force of labor has been cut down by the law which puts ten year convicts on the chaingangs, but notwithstanding this, he hasdemonstrated his bus iess ability by the magnilicent showing. It would be a misfor tune. to loose such a man from this institution, and so far as we are concerned he may remain where he is the rest of his life. but the State has other institu tions that need the business abil ity of a Griffith-all of the State colleges need a Griffith, the hos pital for the insane needs a Grif-1 tith, in fact every institution that the taxpayers are called upon to support needs a Griffitu. smeton News. Edior The Xannnt Times: The Christmas season. accompanied by the usual festivities and merry-mak Ln was passed quietly and peaceably in Summerton. and a noticeable reac ion from wne stir at d bustle of the proceeding days is upon us wit~h thej stern realiaation of the closing year. Refreshed with the season's glad tid ings once again business is resumed' md back to their various posts of duty. sur citizens are making ready for the New Y'ear's~entranee. in the business arena appear a few hanges, marked here by a closed door! >r there by a new proprietor. The store! vacated by the Eadon Bro 's Co. awaits some energetic young business man, tookmng for a opening. U r. S M. Col :ough of the Colciough Hard ware Co.. as sold his share in the business to Mr. W. D. McClary, who has just co-n leted an inventory of the stock. It is1 xpected that the firm undarthe man gement will continue business at the aresent stand. The many anxious friends of Mrs. R. R Briggs will be glad to learn that ier condition was on yesterday con idered much improved. Dr. and Mrs. i. J. Briggs of Clinton. have been: areent since Mrs. Briggs' became ap arently worse, and they together with he local physician are rendering everyv ervice possible for her comfort. Mrs. Tradewell Dingle. who for many weeks has been ill at the come of her ister, \Mrs. Ellison Capers, is steadily mprovmng. Mr. H. Anderson of West Point, liss., returned a few days since, hay g closed the season's cotton business n that territory. The J. B3. Holst Co.. -epresented at West Point by Mr. An lerson, will not compete in tbat terrn ory another year: and we congratulate Mr. Anderson that he- will succeed to heir bnsiness as xe learn that he will nother year enter upon business for: iimself. Chief among the social festivities of he Christmiastide was the entertain nent of the Matron's Book Club on Eriday afternoon, December :4th, by Mrs. J1 A. James. After dispensinz he usual business the member'. were nvited from the parlor into the dr-aw :ng room. beautifully decorated with evergreen. and holly: in the further orner of the room had been placed the ippropriate Christinas tree, which. when lighted shed its joyous light over, he heretofore dark room, revealing its iittering branenes bending under the weight of 'he Christmas tokens ex ~ended by Mrs. James to her sister-: nembers of the club. In accordance with a recent rule, the hostess was ermited to have present a few ~riends who were not mnemnbers. of the :lub. They, too, were well remember d on the Christma~s tree. From here, :he g.uests were ushered into the din og room which was decor-ated with ioly and lit with candles was mos.t ir. riting to the happy participants: place ards consisting of old Santa's toys gavec hem a place before the lovely table rom which they were to enjoy a de ightful salad course followed by Coccoa and cakce. It is conceded by thcae pres int that the absent members were de-: :idedly nfortunate in not being able o attend this meeting of the club. Mr. and Mr-s. Hugh 113- 4o Char ott. .x. C., are the gne~'s of Cap:. and M rs. J. A. James. Mr. and Mrs. Maleoim Scar-borough the home of Co'. and MIrs. O. C. Scar borough. .imong the young ladies, who are at home for the Christmas holidays are. Misses Cora and Sue Catatev. and Chris tine Coskrev from Columbia Colle:re: Miss Nora Nelson from the College for Women. and Miss Ftta Scarborough frotu Greenville Femate College Mr. Julian Scarborough and Mr. Connors Gentry are at home from Fur man I'niversitv. Mr. It. K. 1Rutledge of Iocky Mount. N. C., spent Christmas at. home with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. .1. D. Ilut ledge. itev. .ohn Kershaw is spending a few days in town, ha'.-ing remained over after holding service at the Episcopal Church on, Sunday morning. Mr. I. F. Helser of Columbia. is a visitor in our midst. Mrs. Jack l:agin of Sumter. is spend ing a few days with her son, Mr Il. C. Ia-giU. Miss Sallie Anderson and Mrs. J. N1. Piowden have returned to town after spending several days last week in Swa'eburg, in attendance u)on thie Fcierson-P'agan wedding. A. S. 'uimerton. l)eeember -.. 190". S100 Reward. S100. The reader. .f tui, paper %iI 1. leas,-d to :earn that thr. i, at -ast o:. " dreaded -.,-:n that scfence has bke-n awe to cure in a!l i'. sta.c'. and that is(c':irrh. Hai'-Catarrh Cure i% the ordy po.sitv . cure kr.own to the medica Irat, rltv. Catarrh being a cons.tutiona] di. easce. ruire. a c.ntitutior.al treatment. Han' Catarrh Cure i, taken internai.v. acting direetly upx.n the bNk.1d and mucou1'. %urf&er U. the '. tem. thereby d .-in: the foursdation 4' the diseaLe.and giving the patient trvngth by build ;n- up the cons ttution and a.isting nature in doin'g its. wor. The proprietor% have 0o much faith in its curative powers that thev -fter One Hund-vd Dol'ars for any ca-.e that it fail' to Cure. Send for !i.t of testimonial-. .uldre'.s. F. J. CH ENEY t CO.. Toledu. ). Sold by dru::'i. -c. Hall' Fanufv Pills are the- T't. Davis Station News. Editor The .Mannir.g T!maes. on last Tuesday evening there was an entertainment at the Davis Station school house by the schoo!. and in the charge of .\iss M. Fioyd. which was a great succe-s and much enjoyed by all present. M.r. lobert L. Jon-; of Baltimore. .Id.. is spending a few days at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George 1L Jones. Miss Beulah Stukes of Sumter, is vis iting the Misses Raflield. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Davis are spending the holidays with relatives in Mayes ville, S. C. Mr. George Way, principal of the Davis Station graded school is at home for the Xmas holida;s. .:ss M. Floyd is spending the holi days in Dillon with her parents. Miss Susie Horton is visiting friends In Dillon. Married Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of the bride, in the presence of a few friends and relatives. Miss Sue Chewning and Mr. Robbie Childers. The young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends. a long and happy life. .Mi6s Ethel BrEadway of Sumter, is visiting Miss Essie Raflield. A. B. C Davis Station, S. C.. Dec. 27th, 1909. After exposure. ana when you feel a old coming on. take Foley's Honey and Tar, the great t.hroat and lung remedy. It stops the cough. relieves the conges tion, .ad expels the cold frori your sys tem. Is mildly laxative. Refuse substi tutes. W. E. Brown & Co. Coast -ne Changes. Wilmington, N. C., November 6. 1909. The Times. Mlanning. S.'. Gentlemnen:-Behieving the scbedule changes which take effect on Novemn er 1.5th on the Atlantic Coast Line willi be of interest to your readersI be-gto give ycu below, the changes, which re marked. and will be very glad to have your co-operation in representing same to your readers. Effective November 15th, the Atlan tic Coast Line will inaugurate a new through Pullman dining car train, known as the Palmetto Limited, be tween New York and Jacksonville, Fla., and Atlanta Ga. It will be equipped with the latest Pullman sleeping cars, thoroughfare coaches and dining cars between New York and Jacksonville, eaving New York at 3:25 p. mn., Wash-! ington 10 p. mn., arrive Florence 10:02 . mn., Augusta 3 p. mn.. Atlanta 80 p. i.. where connection is made with out oing trains for the West. Arriving Charleston 1:36 p. mn., Savannah 4:56 p. i., Jacksonville 8:10 p. mn., connection being made for all points in Florida. Returning, leave~Jacksonville 7:30 a. i., Charleston 4 p. in.. Atlanta 8:30 a. i., Eastern time, Augusta 4:30 p. mn., Eastern time. Florence ':48 p. mn.. ar ive Washington S a. mn.. New York2 .m. The above will be in addition to the loridla and \West Indian Limited. tians 82 and 85, schedules of which will e arranged as follows: Train 85, leave New York 9:55 a. mn., instead of 9:25 a.I n.. Washington 4:05 p. in., instead of 135 p. mn., ae now. Florence 3:45 a. mn.. harleston G:40) a. mn., Jacksonville 1:20 . m., wh'-re connection will be made tol il Flo:-ida points. Returning, train 8 ill leave Jacksonville at. 9:05 a. mn., in-; ~ted of 8:50 a. mn., as now, arriveChr eston 5:50 p. mn.. Florence 8:~>5 p. mn., rrive Washington 8:40 a. mn.. and New ork 2-4~> p. mn. There will be no change in the sched iles of The Coast Line Florida M1ail, rains 80) and 89'. An additional local train will be put! n between Sumter and Augusta, leav og Sumter at 7 a. mn., arriving Augusta 1:15 a. mi., leaving Augusta on the re-I ~urn trip at 4 p. mn.. andl arriving Sum er at 8:1"> p. mn. Tne conienient schediule and arrivals1 f the Palmetto Limited at all points in south Car-olina will be appreciated byl he traveling public: and the people of1 our community have- now, for the iirst ~iie in a. number of years a through umited train service to and from Atlan a and the \West. Yours very truly, Pass.'enger Tr-tte .Manager. STATE OF SOUTH CAROUINA,~ Conti of Clarendon. Ly Jamnes 31. WVindhamn. K'.u.. Proibate) Judge. WHEIREAS..\lbert (table made suit to me,. to grant him letters of ad ninistra.tion of the es.tate and ..!Teets of ?eter Thomnas. The,.e are the~refore to cite and1 ad nonish all and -,:igular the kindred d creditors of the -aid Petr rhomas-. decenM.d. that they be and pear be fore mne. in :he C ou r: of Pro ate to be. held at .\l::nin~g on te ith lay of January ur-x:. aft.-r publication ereof. at 11 ('cloek in: the. forenoon.j o showv cause. it :'.ny they: has e. whyl the '.aid adinu:itratin s'houlId not be. G'ive~n uinder my~ hand. thi, 2th day f December. A. 1). 19l.. s:.u. .i AME1S M. W IN~I)IAM3. '.Judge of P'rob.:e. Notice. Notice is hereby given :hat a Special reacher'.' Examination has been or leredl for Friday. .ianuarv 7th, 1910. -very unqualitted teacher in the county s well as those who hope to qualify, ire spiecially directed to this notice re examination wil! begin promptly it 91 o'e!ock. E. J. IllROWNE, Co. Sunt .'ucat'io.n. rKing's New Life Pills The besto :,i e worl..a WELL DESERVED. The Praise That Comes From Thankful Manning People. t)ne kidney renedy never fails. .lanning people rely upon it. That remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills. Manning testimony proves it always reliable. W. 1.. White. S. Boundry St . Man ning, S. C.. says: "I suffered from kid ney trouble for some years. I was forc ed to arise frequently during the night on account of the too frequeiat vassares of the kidney secretions and backaches ana sharp pains across my loins made me miserable. At times I was so lame ard stilT that I could hardly turn over in bed and mornings i found it very iitlicult to dress myself. If I sat down for a little while I would have to lift I up and I was unable to find a remedy I that would help me until I procured Doan's Kidney Pills. I used but ore box of this remedy but the pains were dislX)oed of and the lameness and sore ness in my back disappeared. I do not have to get up nights to pass the kidney see.-e ions and I am feeling twenty years younger. I highly recommend Doan's I Kidney Pills and can say that i never used another remedy that gave me such g.-eat relief." Forsale bv ail dealers. Prie, -) cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffa10. New 'ork, sole aagetns for the 'nited States. Remember the name -Do:n% and take no other. Hacker Mfg. Co. 4 c e.ssoP.S TO Geo. S. Hacker & Sop, CHARLESTON. S. C. We Manufacture Doors. Sash and Blinds: Columns and Balusters: Grilles and Gable Ornaments: Screen oors and Windows. 'WE DEAL IN Glass. Sash Cord and Weights. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Clarendon County, John W. Weeks. Plaintiff. Against C. E. Broughton. Defendant. Sale Under Execution. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN execution directed to me and issued by A. [. Barron, Clerk of the Court of Com mon Pleas for Clarendon county signed December 7th 1905, in the above stated case, I have levi-d upon and will sell in front of the Court House, in Manng within the legal hours of sale on Janu ary 3rd 1910 for cash. the following de scribed real estate. All that piece or lot of land situate in Clarendon county, in the State of South Carolina containing ninety-eight acre and k-nown as being a part of the -sta tel of J. J Broughton, and being lot No 3j on a plat of said estate. Bounded as fol lows to wit: North by lands assigned to P. H. ardison: South by lands assigned to J. J. Broughton and West by lands assigned to P. H. Broughton. Purchaser to pay for papers. E. B. GAMl BLE, Sheriff Claredon County. Delinqluent Tax Sale BY VIRTURE OF SUNDRY EXE cutions to me directed by L. L. Wells. County Treasurer. I will sell at Man ning c'ourt house, at abotu. 12 o'clock mn.. on the 3rd day of January 1910, being sales day. the following real estate for taxes. SSANTE~E. P. H-. Felder. 20 acres and two build Estate Sarah Felder 13 acres. Estate, Dublin Felder 26 acres and one building. MciNNING;. Catherne. Outlaw one lot anzd one building. BRtEWINGTON. Alex Wilder one lot and ane building. Purchasers to pay for papers. E. B. G AMBLE. Sheriff Clarendon County. Notice of Discharge. I wii! apply to the Judge of Probate; for Clarendon county on the 12t h day of Jan uary 1910, for letters of discharge as guardian for John William Eadon. Sam uel Cooper EAdon, Laura Jane Eadon and Ralph Talmage-E~adon, Minors. A. J1. RIcH BocRG. Guardian. Summerton, S. C.. December. 11th, 1910. Notice to Creditors. All persons havinst claims against the estate of James W. Davis deceased, will present them duly attested. and those oweing said estate will make payment to the undersigned qualified Executo f said estate. J. ELsERT DAl-Is. o Executor. Manning. S C.. December 13th, 1909. Notice of Discharge. 1 will apply to the Judge of Pro bate for Cla rendon County on the 20~thi day of January 1910. for letters of discharge ats guardian for Dinkins Hicks. formerly a minor. CHARLTON DCRANT. Guatrdianz. Mauunng . C., Dec.. 2oth. 1909. KU .LTHE COUG H NEWDISCOV lI GU/ARANTEED SAT/SFACTORY OR MONMEY REFNMDO. Makes Kidneys and Bladder- Right Buckden's Arnica Salve The Best Salve In The World. FOLEY3IIONFARTAR ste the cough and heels 1zngs IT PAYS TO TRAD -AT RIGB DrioosCo' SO SMG! O Sk! 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Our handsome Fall Stock is now beIng displayed and no on. should fail to see it whether for pleasure or profit. Both Mrs. Muldrow and Mrs. Elliott of our Dress Making Department have returned from their style study ing visit to New York and they will tell you if you should wear the Artichoke, Raisin, Plum, Calves' Liver, Stone Green, Amethyst, Mustard, Copper Achemenes, Catawba or Camel-Brown Shade. In our enlarged READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT The new Coat Dresses and Jersey-Top Trotteau Suits have already proven their popularity on account of their gracefal lines and perfect fit, and nothing is allowed to go out of this Department which doesn't reflect credit. upon the entire store. Another shipment of those much talked of Capes are expected to arrive this week. They are shown in eight colorings and Black. Our House Furnishings Such as Table Linens, Towels, Art Draperies, Win dow Hangings in Cathedral effects, Sheetings, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Blankets, White Marseilles Spreads, Down Quilts, Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Portiers, Tapestry Table Covers, Toilet Soaps and Perfumeries are suggestive more of high q.eality than low price. Quahty in these iines has always been our Motto, and we see to it that the quality is good. Some time ago we discovered a cure for dissatisfac tion among users of Shoes and Hosiery. You can get a free prescription by mail from our Shoe Department, or better still, call in person at SUMTER, S. C. THIS SPACE BELONGS TO IManning Go0Cery Co. "Big Store on The Busy Block." ?hristrnas Holiday Rates via Atlantic Coast Line. On Sale December 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 3, 24. 25, 31, 1909, and annary 1st. 1910, with final limit to leave destination not later ian midnight January 3. 1910. Tickets on sale East of the Mississippi River and South of ec Ohio and Patomac Rivers. For further information, address nearest ticket agent, or T. C. WHITE, W. .J. CRAIG. Gen. Passenger Agent. Passenger Traffic Manager, Wilmington, N. C. BRING YOUR 2J OB W OR K& TO THE TIMES OFFICE.