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THE MANNING TIMES I. I. APPELT------------- ------------ -------------- ------Editor F. M. SHOPE_ -----------------------------------__.. Business Manager PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1917. We can see right now that if this restrictive diet busi nesss goes much farther there will be a number of fail ures among the manufacturers of anti-fat. A subscriber writes in to know what he can do to aid the country. He can do much. Quit cussing the gov ernment, stop knocking thfarmy, preach patriotism, and go to work and keel) working. He will be an asset and not a millstone. . .Keep in mind the fact that the billions of dollars that will be loaned to our allies will be spent right here in this country in the purchase.of supplies for their armies and civilian population. This will mean increased activity for every line of business from the factory to the farmer. It will also mean that the millions that have been hoarded .up will be put into circulation and each person will be directly benefitted thereby. Men of brains will see the sinificance of these facts, but the croaker, of course, will keep right on croaking until the devil gets him. UP TO UNCLE SAM. World affairs have reached the point where it is up to Uncle Sam to win the world war. In' the concise language of the Frenchman, "there is no more Russia," at least so far as counting for a vital, 'ggressive. force in the conflict. If we in this country have not yet fully conceived what this fact portends, it is well that we consider the situa tion very seriously. It means that whereas the central powers have heretofore maintained an enormous army of seasoned fighters on the eastern front, they are now with drawing these veteran troops and hurling them in masses upon the French and British lines. It means that under present conditions it is a physical impossibility for the entente armies to gain even a nomi nal victory. It means that the best we can expect until our own armies are in the field is a stand-off. And it means that, unless this country musters its en tyre strength in men and means, and USES that strength to the limit, the cause of human freedom will lose the fight and America will go down in the ruins. For with -England and France defeated, or even nominally victors, and a still powerful Prussian antocracy spreading itself over the earth, the future of democracy will be dark in deed. If every man and woman in America will get firmly ir mind the fact. that WE must win this war if it is to be won; that if it is lost our own ideals and institutions are in grave danger, then and not until then will we be in an attitude to face the task that is ours. The God of Hosts can find no use for the man who, "having put his hand to the plow, turneth back." MAKE LABOR FASHIONABLE. One prominent American editor sounded a vital note when he suggested that our people should "make economy fashionable." That was a wise suggestion and one that should be heeded by our professional high livers. But to it we wish to add this advice: MAKE LABOR FASHIONABLE!I Put the two virtues side by sidle in dlouble harness all over this country during the days that are coming, and the United States will easily come into her own. Seek to disguise it as we may, our country, when this. war began, was fast drifting toward a loafe'rs' p)aradise. Thousands of our young men have been r'eared in idle ness, with not the faintest conception of the true dlignity of manual labor. Starting with sons of wealthy parents, it extended downward in the scale of society, as class after class attemptetd to imitate those fnnancially above them, until not only was there among all classes a p hysi-I cal-aversion to honest toil, but the very idea seemed to carry with it a sens of inferiority and degradation. Aside from the deplorable causes producing it, the present national camp~ai gn of production is the salvation of our country in more ways than just that of providing food for the world. It wvill make useful citizens of boys who were fast becoming dlegenerates frtom the need of' a' serious object in life. It will give vital force to the aca-' demic teaching of the honor and dignity of labor. It will toughen muscles long unaccustomed to exertion, and will transform weaklings into that which the Almight intend ed they should be-MEN. Vital, forceful, red blooded MEN. No great forward stride of any people is ever accom plished without great sacrifice. When our revolutionary fathers conceived the vision of a great nation that should exemp~lify to the world the blessings of peace and liberty, they made great sacrifices, and made them willingly. Until the entrance into this war their descendants were mn danger of losing sight of that grand vision through the curse of too great plenty of the creature comforts.[ But we are awake at last. True, it took a world-wide calamity to arouse us; but once aroused, we are going to take a different view of man and his mission. When we come into our own-which we will do when we have won the conflict before us-we will discover that the true glory of man lies in EFFORT and ACHIEVE MENT for their OWN sakes, rather than in the enjoy ment of their fruits. VACATION TIM I' Clothing and Furnishings For Men andBoys Is One of Our Strong Points. Why should you worry over the many different things you will need for that vacation trip or sum mer outing. We are willing to take the burden off your shoulders by showing you the many things you need. We suggest the following from our varied lines: Schloss Bros. Suits at ,..--$15.00 to $25.00 Barry Oxfords at $3.50 to $6.00 Fashion Park Suits at - . . $25.00 to $27.00 Thompson Bros. Oxfords at $5.00 to $6.50 Styleplus, in Belted Back and other nobby styles, ~ only $17.00 Palm Beach and White Oxfords at $1.50 to $5.00 Cool Cloth Suits in Belted Back and Regulars Tennis Oxfords at 75c to $2.00 at $8.50 to $12.50 Union Suits at 50c to $2.50 Palm Beach Coats and Pants, at $5.50 to $8.50 B. V. D. Shirts and Drawers at $1.00 per Suit Steamer Trunks at _$6.00 to $14.00 Scriven Elastic Seamed Drawers at $1.00 Suit Cases and Hand'Bags, at $2.50 to $13.50 Straw Hats at $1.00 to $7.50 Plain White and Fancy Shirts, at $1.00 to $2.50 Suspenders, Garters and Belts __ 25c to $1.00 Silk Shirts at $3.00 to $6.00 Boys' Palm Beach Suits $2.50 to $4.00 A nobby line of Silk and Wash Ties at 25c to $1 "Kool" Cloth Suits $3.50 to $6.00 Clapp Oxfords at ---$8.50 All-Wool Blue Serges going at - --- $5.00 only We carry the best lines in the State, and we are always willing to help you in your selection of just the proper thing to wear. Joseph 11 Chandler, "Comfortable Clothing for Hot Weather." South Main Street. SUMTER, S. C. HAPPENINGS Of 20 YEARS AGO The Walker stores are rapidly ap proaching completion. They are two very pretty stores. Manning was visited with a severe thunder and lightning storm last Fri day night. The lone pme tree in the court house square was struck and killed. A mule belonging to Capt. W. C. Davis was killed and a colored girl was stunned. At Alcolu last Saturday, Mr. Bob Monroe met with a painful accident which resulted in his left leg being fractured and lacerated. The accident was caused by the breaking of a belt, and in attempt to get out of bhe way Mr. Monroe stepped into a log car riage and was run over by it. Drs. LBrockinton, Geiger and Dickson ad ministered to the needs of the un fortunate man. --o FRENCII LOSE 10 SHIPS IN A WEEK Paris, June 5.-On 28 occasions last month French merchantmen came in 'ontact with , utmarines. Six vessels escaped from torpedoes and 12 from unfire. Eight torpedo attacks and two attacks with guns resuited in the ;inking of vessels. Twelve engagements occurred in May between French torpedo boats and submarines. French hydroplanes had 1 1 fights with submarines, and French patrol ships three such en gagements. CATARRII CANNO'' BE CURE) with LOCA L AIPPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the dis ease. Catarrh is a local disease, great ly influenced by constitutional condi tions, and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mu .ou: surfaces of the system. Hall's ,atarrh Medicine was prescribed by >ne of the best physicians in this :ountry for years. It is composed of sonic of the best tonics known, com )ined with some of the best blood )urifiers. The perfect combination of ;he ingredients in Hall's Catarrh nedicine is what produces such won lerful results in catarrhal conditions. send for testimonials, free. P. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, O. All Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipa ion.-adv. "The Wise Mariner sails by a compass called Con science. ---Professor Experience. The wise mariner on the sea of busi ness sails by a compass called Con science Prices. We make only a fair profit on our high quality goods. That is the reason why you should carefully note the following price reductions. Ladies' Gingham and Boy's Wash Suits, Percale House Dresses, "Mother's Friend," All Sizes. 98c. 98c. Men's High Grade Men's .Palm Beach Straw Hats, Suits, 98c. $3.98 and Up. Ladies' High Grade Ladies' White Canvas Wash Skirts, Pumps, 98c. 98c. The Wreck Store. Phone No. 601, SUMTER. S. C.