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Entered at the Postomce at Manning as See
ond Class matter.
Col. William Jennings Bryan
who will be the nominee of the
Democratic party is amusing
himself these days poking holes
in the Republican platform, and
yet the "star-eyed goddess of
-the West" Henry Vatterson
says the planks in the Republi
can platform were stolen from
Bryan's back yard. He must
mean the rotten planks Bryan
threw away.
We do not think Candidate
Blease's criticism of the State
-insurance department will be
approved of except by some of
those Spartanburg insurance
companies that Commissioner
McMaster has turned his search
light upon. The State Insurance
Department has more than paid
for itself, and convincingly dem
onstrated its importance and its
valuable protection.
The death of Grover Cleveland
has brought forth many warm
eulogies from men, who, in his
life time made the denunciation
of him their political stock-in
trade. When the historian
makes up the record for future
generations the name of Grover
Cleveland will have a place be
side, and among the world's
greatest statesmen. He is dead
but his official record is left in
the archives of the country as a
guide for future statesmanship.
We should have, in our last
issue, said the results of the
Sumter Senatorial meeting prov
ed ,onclusively there was no
foundation for the report which
came here that Smith's candi
dacy was to be given a chill in
his native county. Sumter gave
to her brilliant son a grand ova
tion, and did herself proud in
showing to the rest of the State
that Hon. E. D. Smith is worthy
of the honor he seeks from the
people of South Carolina.
The cotton market has slump
ed considerably recently, but the
heads of the cotton association
and farmers union, are not dis
pondent, they call upon those
holding cotton to sit steady and
hold on. Mr. Harris of the
Farmers Union is a very conser
vative man and not easily rat
tied. He has been in close touch
with cotton conditions, and he
urges every man who has cotton
to swing pon, predicting cotton
will bring better prices the mid
dle of next month.
After all the professions of
hatred, the Republican leaders
are lying down at the feet of
Taft, awaiting the stroke of his
favor. Foraker, Lafollette, Can.
non and the wh'ole buneh of what
were known as the "allies"
jumped over each other to con
gratulate the victorious Taft,
and this means that the Repub
lican party will present a solid
phalanx when it goes to the
polls in November- Even Aaron
Priolean has joined the caravan,
and urges his friends to be loyal
to the conquering hero.
Under an Act of the legisla
ture required by the Constitu
tion to require a re-registration
every ten years, all voters to be
qualified for the exercise of citi
zensbip must register this year.
The attorney general gives it as
his opinion that there must be a
registration. The books for this
purpose will be open during the
months of July and August. We
advise every voter in the county
to not neglect this important
duty. There is no telling what
the next Congress will do; it is
possible it. will cut down our
representation and legislate upon
our election laws. It is best to be
prepared for whatever comes;
therefore we urge our readers to
get new registration certificates.
The politicians are complain
ing bitterly of the small amount:
of space given them in the press:
reports of the campaign meet- [
ings. It does seem to us they
have no right to complain, the:
newspapers have in the past<
given the politicians many col
umins of free advertising, and in]
return received abuse for their<
pay. The speeches made at the
meetings are all the same, the
pith of them was published from 1:
the opening meeting, therefore,.
unless there is new matter there <
is no use burdening the readers 1
with the hot air vaporings. Ifj
the aspirants desire to reach thei
masses with their views, let
them write the matter. sign it,
and pay foi- it at advertising
rates, in that case, it will hold 1
them independent of the press 1
because they aak no favors, anda
then the people will know ex- I]
actly what they stand for. As a
rule polticians do not care to be
tied down that way, they want
a plenty of lattitude to swim off
of loopholes, to be in a position 1
to sidestep that which proves
Columbia has organized a {
uusical organization fora spring E
estival. There is no better place (
i the continent than Charleston l
or such an occasion. and why it I
s with the abundance of talent I
hat city does not wake up to 1
icr own interests we cannot see. t
musical festival in Charleston
sill attract the best people from
ill over this and adjoining
states, and these visitors are
penders. Come Charleston con
:emporaries take this matter up
mid push it to a successful finish.
The report of State Bank Ex
:tmiiner Giles L. Wilson shows the
.anks in South Carolina to be in
xcellent conditions.
The report shows that the 23: banks
ave loans and discounts amountina to
:i,0.0.2-.60 at this time while the
:apital stock amounts to 1'.193,67.-67:
he total deposits reach $14.471;.37711
ind the savings deposits reach 11.0.6.
At the beginning of the present
:alendar year. the loans and discounts
)f t.he 204 banks reported on reached
332.14,.2O:UJ8: the individual deposits
reached ?16.410.S85.29 and the savings
ieposits amounted to 11,917,313.S2. It
sill be seen that the loans and dis
:ounts have increased by abont four
million but the individual deposits have
lecreased and the savings deposits also.
When a candidate for office on
the hustings denounces corpora
tions, and it turns out he is an
attorney for one of the greatest
and most tyranical corporations,
then their is much method in his
madness. Candidate John Gary
Evans is one of the attorneys for
the Western Union Telegraph
Company. A concern that is one
of the principal means used to
decoy the farmers of the South
into the clutches of the dens of
iniquity on Wail street. But as
a candidate he hollers "stop
thief" hoping to distract atten
tiou when he paints hideous pic
tures of corporations, and warr.s
the masses that unless they put
him on guard in the Senate
chamber the corporation-devil
will catch them sure.
The Orangeburg Sun says
"The Sun is not supporting Mr.
Blease, but it believes that Mr.
Ansel should obey the Constitu
tion which Mr. Ansel helped to
make." The Constitution of the
Democratic party does not make
it obligatory for candidates to
make speeches; but then if it
does. the Constitution of South
Carolina requires the governor
to attend to the State's business,
and this he cannot do, if he is
compelied to attend all of the
campaign meetings. If the Sun
is correct. why did it not direct
attention to Ben Till man's ignor
ing the mandates of the party
Constitution when he ran off and
held independent meetings on
his own hook, two years ago.
The Sun may not be supporting
Blease, but it has a mighty queer
way of opposing him.
STAT OF OHIO. eITYi OF TOLEDO- a s.
LUCAs COUNTY.
FANK J. CENEY makes oath that he is the
enior partner of the tirm of F. J. CHENEY &
co., doing business in the city of Toledo. county
and tate aforesaid. andthat said firm will pay
he sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
lach and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
ured by the use of HALLS CAnnR CURE.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ance. this 6th day of December. A. D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL .- Notary Public
Hls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on th' .,lood and mucous surfaces
of the system. nad for testimonials, free.
F. ... C.HENEY & CO., Toledo. 0.
Sold by d: .igists. 72c.
Hall's'Family Pills are the best.
The opponents of E. D. Smith
all admit that he has done a
great service to the farmers of
South Carolina, and of the entire
cotton growing South, but say
they, he should not be a candi
date for a political office, he
should be content with well do
ing and leave political honors
and emoluments to those who
make politics a profession. Un
less we mistake the temper of
the people they will not lose
sight of Mr. Smith's past ser
vices, and they will also recog
nize his ability to represent them
on the floor of the Senate. where
he can carry on Ihe fight for a
recognition of the agriculturai
masses.
We hear men argue that if
Smith is sent to the Senate the
:otton interests will lag for the
lack of a leader, t'hese men argue
that we cannot spare Smith's
services, yet when the question
is put square up to them. it is
Found they never lent Mr. Smith
the least encouragement, either
n helping him to organize the
armers, nor did they contribute
cent for the cause, but they
lid everything in their power to
lissuade the farmers from the
beachings of the cotton associa
tion, and belong to the element
vho encouraged the farmer to
brow his cotton on the market
when the crucial moments
-ame, the time when victory
vould have perched upon the
farmer's banner had they all
7emained true and steadfast. It
s all trash to say "Smith has
lone a world of good for the
farmer, but he ought not run for
>fice." Can it be that the farm
rs of South Carolina are to be
ed away by any such stuff?~ We
lon't believe it.
Go over the list of candidates
or the Senate. and three of
hen are old political hacks.
;hey have been in the running
iass ever since 1890, and one of
hem was running for office be
'ore then; will some of the
riends of Evans, Johlnstone and
dartin, please inform tne .publie
rhen and where either of themi
ver offered to do anything for
he masses? We have known
hese gentlemen for many years,
hey have grown graychsn
>Olitical office, and nev-er once
mave they attemp~lted to serv~e the -
nasses. On the other hand Mr.
iith, to our certain knowledgiie
as been an agitator for .i in
rests of the South for the i..*
ive years. and before that hie
.gitations for the farming inter
sts. 'T'hen. all things being
equal. who is entitled to the sup
ort of the masses, Smith who
ias given an acknowledged
aithful service, or the political
1acks who have never attempted e
o do anything but run for office?
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MENT, DARLINGTON, S. C ,
JULY lst-3rd INCLUSIVE.
crab Reel and Hose Reel Races Daily.
The Atlantic Coast Line offers ex
eedingly low rates on June 30th, July
.st and 2nd with final limit July 6th.
cr individuals i2.03, and for Firemen
mnd Brass l3an.is in parties of ten or
norc ou one tickets, k1.49 per capita,
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,ommunicate with nearest ticket agent
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Wilmington. N. C.
Chicora College,
GREENVILLE, S. C.
Owned and controlled by the Presby
terian Synod of South Carolina.
A high-grade College for Women.
A Christian home school.
Graduate courses in the Arts and
Sciences. N usic, Art, Expression, Gym
aastics and Business.
Large and able faculty. Beautiful
rounds. Elegant Buildings. Modern
oneniences. Healthful climate. Lo
ation in Piedmont section, and in cit-y
:f 35.000.
Expenses for the entire year:
A. Tuition, Board, Room and fees,
183.00. B. All included in proposition
A) and Tuition in Music, Art or Ex
pression, $203.00 to $213.00.
The next session opens September
1 th.
For catalogue and information ad
:ress.
S. C. BYRD, D. D..
President.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Clarendon.
By James M. Windham, Esq., Pro
bate Judge.
WHEREAS, W. W. Johnson and
C. F. Rawlinson made suit to
me to grant them letters of ad
ministration of the estate of and ef
fects of Kimbrough J. Johnson.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
:red and creditors of the said Kim
brough J. Johnson, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court of Probate. to be held at Man
ning, on the 2nd day of July
next, after publication thereof, at 11
:'clock in the forenoon, to show
ause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be
ranted.
Given under my hand this 13th
:ay of June, A. D. 1908.
JAMES M. WINDHAM,
[SEAL.]
Judge of Probate.
The Perfect Way,
Scores of Manning Citi
zens Have Learned It.
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The perfect way is to cure the kid
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A bad back means sick kidneys.
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C. H. Jaules, living at 15 Dingle St.
Sumter, S C., says: "I can recommend1
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I had kidney trouble for some time.
The secretions were very highly col
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and in the morning my back would be
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dress myself. If I would straighten up
quickly, sharp darting pains would
shoot through my back. A friend told
me about Doan's Kidney Pills, and I
procured a box. They helped me in
every way and I have not had any back
ache since, the secretions are now
clear and normal and I feel better than
Ihave in months. I consider Doan's
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the back and kidneys."
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TATE OF SOUTH OAROUNAj
County of Clarendon.
By James M. Windham, Esq., JTudge
of Probate.
IJEREAS, J. T. Stukes made suit
lH to me to grant him Letters of
Administration of the estate and
affects of Frank W. Thigpen.
These are therefore to cite and ad
nonish all and singular the kindred
ud creditors of the said Frank W.
r'igpeu, deceased, that they be and
typear before me,in the Court of Pro
ate, to be held at Manning, S. C.. on
he 2nd day of July next, afr~er
>ublication thereof, at 11 o'clock in
he forenoon, to showv cause, if any
hey have, why the said admninistra
ion should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 16th
lav of JuneA. D. 108.
JAMES M. WINDHAMU,
[sun. 1 Judge of Probate.
REW QUARTERS
McLEOD BLOCK.
My patrons and the public gen- I
erally is invited to visit my
new store which I have filled
with the Freshest Family Gro
ceries, and always keep my
large Refrigerator full of the
best Cheese and Butter. There
is nothing in the Grocery Line
that cannot be found in my
store. Headqjuarters for Flour,
Coley. Sugar, Teas, Canned
Goods of every kind, Crackers.
Cakes. Biscuits, and Confer
tonarv. Let mec have y our
orders and prompt and satis
factory service is guarattee:
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migests what you eat
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CEARANCE SALE
I..
OF RINE CLT ING
Between Seasons, when Clearance Sale time arrives,
we always tempt the buying appetite with unusual induce
ments. Twice a year we hold these BARGAIN FEASTS.
OR NUID-SBER SAL IS NOW DUE.
There are weeks and weeks of Summer Weather
and certainly any investment made at our present prices
will prove a profitable one. We inaugurate this Sale for ill
two reasons. H
FIRST: We want the money; Second, we want the
room.
Those who know about our Clearance Sales, will surelyI
I~.J . L. i a w.b a "
Those, to whom this will be a first visit, will be
agreeably surprised to find how well we .live up to the let
ter of our agreement. One and all will appreciate our
Money-Saving Prices.
All $25.00 Suits now $18.00
All 22.50 Suits now 16.50
All 20.00 Suits now 14.00
All 18.00 Suits now 13.00
All 15.00 Suits now ........... 11.00
Men's $8.50 Trousers now .........6.00
Men's 7.50 Trousers now .........5.50
Men's 6.50 Trousers now 4.50
Men's 5.00 Trousers now .........3.50
Boys' $1.0O Knee Pants now 75c.
Boys' 75c. Knee Pants-now ....
Boys' 50c. Knee Pants now 38c.
Boys' $9.00 Knee Suits now 6.50
Boys' 7.50 Knee Suits now....
Boys' 6.50 Knee Suits now........5.50
Boys' 5.00 Knee Suits now ........3.50
Boys' 4.00 Knee Suits now ........2.75
Boys' 3.50 Knee Suits now .......................2.25
' $54.50 Mens' 2.50 Straw Hats
Mens' .0PanamaHats 3.50 now.. ........................1.50
Mens' 3.00 Soanma Htff.5 Mens' 1.50 Straw Hats
Brim Straw Hats now 2.00 -now........................... 1.00
NOTING CHiARGED AT CUT PRICES.
THE
'Phon 166 Sumter, S. C.