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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
Respectfully,
Ionnnn AZ NInn.o
GOVERNOR HOGG's TRICK.
a Watch Loaded for Pickpookets
Gulped Down by an Ostrich.

A dispatch from San Antonio. Texas,
to tho New York World says Ex-Gov.
James Stephens Hogg came from Aus
tin with tho Texas University students
today to SEQ tho San Antonio Interna-
tional Fair. Tho big ex-governor said
he came over to havo somc fun at tho
expense uf the pickrockcts who, as he
had heard, we're infcsting the fair.
He had mild internal machine ar
ranged inside Of watch case, and with
what seemed to be $500 chronomctcr
in his vest pocket no strollcd about tho
grounds in the thickost crowds, aud
with feelings akin to those Of man
who carries chip on his shoulder.
While looking at managcric Of ami.
mails, however, an ostrich spied tho
bulking pocket and deftly lifted the
timepicce A ton foot string attached
to the watch, on pulling taut, was to
set off The machine.
"By Gat.ings, light out, boys!'
roared tho big governor, as the os-
trich gulpcd down the machine. There
was an explosion and stampede on tho
midway. The manager oil tho show
put on his amor and bucklcr and hunt.
cd the fair grounds many times over for
the man who he thought had fed dy-
namite cap to his sstar bird. But ex-
Gov Ilogg Of Texas was thon we'll on
his way to the city to keep pressing
engagement with his friend and col
league, Senator Horace Clipton.
DID THEY WEAR BREASTPLATEs?
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
a Girl Full of Needles.

Eightyseyen ordinary sewing nee dies
havc been removed from tho body of
Hannah Rcardon by Dr.. Swithin Chan.
dler. Tho girl is employed as a house
maid by Mrs. j. Nj. Mathor of VII.
imington, Del, and hor case is attracting
tho attention Of local physicians, all Of
whom are taking doep interest in tho
case. The girl is about 19 years of age
and weighs only 80 pounds. She is
four feot throo inches tall, and it is
believed that tho needles, which she
swallowed whom child, retarded her
growth Sho camo hero from Ireland
about two months ago.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
DID THEY WEAR BREAsTpLATEs?
A Correspondent Tries to Ascertain
the Facts But Fails.

Charges have been made by the
Messrs Sellers that Mr.. Dudley Hascl-
don had worn breast plate during the
recent fracas at Sellers. This seemed
a little strange, even if MIR. Uaselden
desired thus to clothe himself in steel
armor, for breast plates are not articles
which can be bought on the market
nowadays. At least it is not so in this
section Of tho country. The Ncws and
Courier representative sends tho follow
ing in reference to tho matter from
Dillon:
People are still excited about the
Sellers riot. 1t has been reported all
over tho country that the Nlcssrs.
flaseldcn went to Marion on Tuesday,
the day Of tho shooting, to get coats Of
mail that they had ordered. Your
correspondent has boon talking with
parties in Marion today and has enSdeav-
ored in every way to find out The truth
Of the report Upon ringing up tho
Marion Iron Works it was impossible
to get either an affirmative or negative
answer. The proprietor gave me
tho names of two persons whom / rang
up on the 'phono. Ono said he had
heard tho report, but did not believe
it,"
"Tho other said he had hoard work
mon, who were employed at tho Iron
Works, say that broastplates were mado
at tho shops. The Sellers and their
friends are very anxious to probe this
matter to tho bottom. Thoy think that
tho proprietor of the Iron Works ought
eithor deny or arllim the report SO rs to
sot tho matter at rest. Undcr tho cir
cumstances a great many reports ariso
in reference to the mater, and it is said
that one of the breastplatos was shipped
to Columbia This rumor may have
arson from tho statement itnputed to
MIR. Hasolden that he had ''six mon to
kill in Columbia" and Tho Record
gives it only as como of tho current
talk in reference to the row.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
MAJOR J. a. LOGAN KILLED.
While Calamity Leading His Men He
Falls at Luzon.

A cable dispatch received at The
war department announced that Aluj.
John A. Logan, Thirty third volunteer
infantry, had hccn killed in fight in
l,u2on. liz was lcaaing his battalion
IN action. lie was n son Of The late
Gen. John a. Logan Of Illinois and
Mrs. Mary a. logan, nov arcsidont Of
Washington. lie leaves widow and
three children who arc a, present rcsid-
ing at Youpgstown, Ohio.
y Dispatch from Washington says
tho news Of her sons death was con
vcycd to Mrs John a. Logan by per
,onal note from Secretary Root, sent
by Maj johnson, assistant adjutant
general. Mrs Logan was pros tratcd by
the shocs, but later in The day re
covered her composurc, and driving
down town, communicated with young
Mrs. Logan at Youngstown, O., over
the distance phone.
y dispatch from Y ungstown. Ohio
says Mrs. Logan, widow Of Mai. Logan
is completely prostratcd over the doath
OF her husband, and her physicians will
not allow her to be seen. She had OK
pectcd to spend tho winter with her
children in ,ho south Of France, and
was preparing to leave when tho cable
gram amour cing Maj. Logans death
was received.
Mrs, Logan has received the follow
ing telegram from President Mckin-
Icy: II is my painful duty to convey
to you the sad intelligence OF the dcat n
Of your husband while galllantly load.
ing his battalion in the charge at San
Jacinto. His splendid qualities as a
soldier and high courage on the fight.
ing line have given him place among
the heroic men of the war, and it will
DC some consolation to you to know
that lie died for his countryon the field
OF honor You have III this trying
hour for yourself and tho children the
sincere sympathy of Mrs. Mckinley
and myself. own. Mckinley"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
Fusion in Ohio,

One Of the most prominent Demo.
Gratis in Ohio is authority for state.
mont made Thursday that conference
is to DO held by tho leaders Of the
Democrats. Union Reform and Socia-
list Labor parties, and tho leaders Of
the Jones campaign, seeking to bring
about a fusion of those intercs's. The
reason given for this is that Nash did
not have majority of tho votes cast in
the recent election for governor, and it
Is hoped, if the fusion can be brought
about, tho anti imperialists can defeat
Mckinley in Ohio in the presidential
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
OUR DEAD IN CUBA.
Progress of the Work Toward Getting
Their Bodies Brought Home.

Tho bodies Of the South Carolina sol
diera who died in Cuba and werc buried
in Cuban soil arc to be brought home
for intormcnt as soon as possible. At
the recent meeting when tho Second
Caroline regiments veterans associa-
tion was formed, tho matter Of having
the bodies Of these soldiers brought
homo to rest in native soil was dis
cusscd. Immediately after the meet
ing Col. Jones forwarded the following
letter to the secretary Of war:
Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary of War,
Washington, d. 9.
Sir: | was the colonel of the Second
Sou.h Carolina volunteer infantry in
tho late Spanish American war. We
left buried in tho military graveyard
near Nlarianao, Cuba, three enlisted
men from our regiment, and We wish
their bodies brought back to be buried
in their native soil. Will you please
take the matter up and tell me what 10
do? [ will furnish you with their
names whenever you want them, and
also give you the names Of their
parents. have the honor to remain,
Very respectfully,
Willie Jones,
Late Col. Second S. 9. VIII.
Col. Jones has received the following
letter in reply to the above request:
Washington, Nov. II, 1899.
MIR. Willie Jones, Columbia, S. q.
Sir: Replying to your communioa.
tion of the lth inst. to tho honorable
secretary Of war, by direction of tho
quartcrmaster general, you are respect
fully requested to have Glcd with this
oilico application from nearest relative
Of the deceased soldiers Of the Second
South Carolina volunteer infantry
buried at Marianao, Cuba, stating the
name and address of the person to
whom it is desired shipmontto be made.
1t is expected that all bodies in Cuba
that may properly be removed will be
brought to this country during the
coming winter and forwarded to their
homes whcra tho relatives 80 elect, at
government expense.
Respectfully,
James Nj. Moore.
Asst Quartcrmastcr Con. u. S. Army.
Col Jones will furnish tho desired
information at onco, and cndeavor to
have the remains brought back at the
earliest possible moment. Tho remains
Of the one civilian cmploye who died in
Caban camp arc not to be included in
the above arrangement. State.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
BENNETsvlL!E, s. q. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1899

his faithful adhercnts will 80 forth
through the state advocating tho ncccs-
s'ty OF nominating non-partisan candi-
dates by petition in every ward, town
ship, village and city in the state for
every Office. Mr.. Jones says hc is
going to devote tho remainder Of his
lifo aud his fortune to bcttcring hu
manly, and he says that with his own
perseverance, and Gods help, his prin.
ciplcs will triumph over IIannaism and
cruel imperialism that seeks to make
subjects and slaves Of a bravo people
struggling for independence.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
The Cause of Trusts

The farmer has no wages except as
wages arc measured by the price Of his
product, and when you place it in tho
power OF the trust to fix the price Of
wheat the farmer sells, you place it in
The power Of tho trust to lower the
wages that tho farmer receives for his
work; and whom you place ii in tho
power oil the trust to raiso tho prico Of
what lie buys, you do the farmer a
double injury, because he burns the
candle at both ends and suffers when no
sells to the trust aod again when ho
buys of the trust. w. j. Bryan.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
Jack the Cntter.

Washington has a "Jaokthe Cater, ',s
who reforms things by snoaking up and
clipping ladies' drossos. Iie objects TO
long dresses that swoop the sidowalks,3 ,33
and writos tho Post whom he has suc s
ceded iu securing reforms in dresses he
will turn his attention to the idiots
who wear 3 inoh collars. AS far as va &
known there is no particular objection j.
to this. ija
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
Wreeks a House

BY tho falling Of an aerolito, scycn
milos south of Crescent City, ILL.,, the
residence Of John Meyers was partially
wrooked and tho noighborhood was
panio-striokon. Tho motor came from
q point IN tho sky little oastof south
and struck tho north ond Of tho house,
tearing away a part Of the upper story.
Tho aerolito buried itself In tho ground
about three feet from tho foundation OF
tho houge. II5s{45s
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
Lost His Wife md I.ifa

n duel with knives Ike Seals NOR
tally wounded Postmaster Sharp at
Bakcrsyille, Mo-, Thursday. Thorc
wcro rumors Of improper relations be-.
tweon Seals and Mrs. Sharp, which had
reached Sharp, and he demanded salts
faction, resulting in duel in tho cellar
Of tho Sharp home. Mrs. Sharp, it is
said, sat on tho stairway calmly wit.
Messing tho death struggle.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
A BIG Uniyersitv.

The now university of California,
which is to be constructed upon thoo
$30, 600 prize plan of Emile Bernard
OF Paris, will cost, it is said, no less
than $80, 100000, and twenty years.
time will be needed for tho work Of
building. Whom completed it is IRE.
dictcd this university will be the beat
laid and equipped in tho world. It viii
accomodato 1000 boarding stndnnts p
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
A Foolish THREAT

Mr. j. Dudley Haaolden is alleged
to have said that thoro were six mon
in Columbia whom ho would get or
ho would bo takonSh homo feet foremost. !
With suoh warning no ono likely TO sbej
a. among the six - apt to- bo caught nap
ping. 5 55s Sss
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
A Young Murderer.

Mary Fears, a 13 year old girl, was
found guilty of voluntary manslaughter
in tho superior court at La Grange, Ga,
#lhursday. She killed her sweotlleart,
Son Chapel at West Point, Ga, Sat
urday night. She will be sont to tho
State prison farm.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22

II have used your 'Lifo for tho Liver
and Kidneys with great benefit, and
for Dyspepsia or any derangement Of
tho Liver or Kidneys | regard it as be.
ing without an equal" Jamos r. Os-
borne, Attorney at Law, Boliston,
Henderson JoaNsU. rs 9'15s5'
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22

The Kontucky election will remain
IN tanglo until tho meoting Of tho
state election commissioners, which
will occur somo timo tho last Of this
month,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
A Queel H0li'ste.

An eccentric old fol low ofs Sharon,
MOI, who has a hol u droad sos oyo A
\ has const cted d fo,lrssto brick dwollsS
Ing VIII ose roof ID on d leyel Wit b i lio &
atroot &1 8
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1899-11-22
AGAINST IMpERIAL1sM.

Mayor Jones said that after rest Of
q couple Of weeks the non-partisan fight
will DO takon up again, and that no and
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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17
Death Of Col. ], H. Wright.

Col. J. H. Wright Of Rockervile,
an old 1876 pioneer in the Black
Hills, passed away at his home on
Sunday last at the age of II years.
Old age and general debility caused
his death as a frequent visitor to
Rapid City his familiar figure will
be missed.
He settled near Rockerville in
1876 and was the father Of 5'children
by his first wife. He was again
married in 1879, residing on the old
place until his death. Col. Wrig hit
was a member of an Illinois regi
ment during the war of the rebellion
and served valiantly during that
memorable contest. Funeral ser
vices were conducted from the ole
home Monday afternoon and the re
mains laid to their last rest neal
the place where the deceased ha:
spent so many years Of his life.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17
The Joshua Simpkins Company.


The Joshua Simpkins company
with a brass band and splendid or
chestra, will appear at Library Hall,
Saturday evening, November 18th.
The play is made up of fun and
realism, combining the pleasing
features of realistic melodrama and
the ever popular rural play. The
character sketches are said to be
very clever, while there is an abund-
ance of good music, singing and
dancing in it. Those lovablc old
country characters are introduced,
and their sayings and doings create
much amusement. The company
comes to us recommended as a
good one throughout. The saw
mill scene in the third act is said tc
be wonderfully realistic. A genuine
circular saw is seen in motion, and
just to show that it is the real arti
Gle, a board is sawed off log in full
view OF the audience, after which
Caleb Simpkins. Uncle Josh's son, is
dashed to the log by the Williams anc
started toward the glittering teetl
of the rapidly revolving saw. Dom
forget the date.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17

neighbors Of late. Some time ago
he was placed under a peace bond,
and at the late term of circuit court
he failed to appear and his bond,
was ordered forfeited. The court
afterward, however, set aside the
order and continued the case to the
next term.-Custer Chronicle.
The Hill City News says that the
company's saw mill in Palmer gulch
was destroyed by fire Wednesday
evening Of last week. The origin
of the fire is unknown, though'thcre
seems to be prevailing opinion
that it was set atire. The mill has
been running for some time cutting
lumber from timber taken off the
right of way. fhc same as every
evening, at six o'clock work had
been stopped and everything made
safe from fire. Notwithstanding
however, the guarding against such
accidents at about ten O'Clock the
mill was found on fire The men
had no water to extinguish it so the
mill and lumber burnt up. One
man by the name of Blossom trieC
to save it once and was burnt about
the face and hands in the attempt
Besides the mill many Thousand
feet of lumber were lost.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17

labor.
Chas. Harris, convicted o. grand
larceny, got one year at hard labor
The sentence was made light owing
to the youth of the prisoner. Both
men took their sentences very
coolly.
The case of state vs.. Louis Com
pton for the alleged theft of two
horses was on trial Wednesday,
going to the jury at four clock. A
verdict of not guilty was rendered.
At AS Wednesday afternoon the
grand jury report was submitted
to the court. 1t stated that the
grand jury had done its utmost to
sift to the bottom the second burn.
ing of the court house and after
examining twenty witnesses and in
curing into every feature of the
case stated that the contractors had
Absolutely no motive in burning the
building, as the builders insurance
ran to the county; that the con-
tractors were innocent of the crime
and stated that the origin of the
fire was a mystery. The report
commended the work of the COM
missioncrs in the manner which
they handled the reconstruction of
the court house after each fire; also
the action of the board in the pur-
chase and Improvement Of the county
poor farm, finding the same ID
valuable piece of property, we'll
kept and in excellent condition.
The report dwelt on the perfect con-
dition in which it found the county
books in all offices and complimented
the county officials on their attcn.
tive and efficient service. Sheriff
Leedy was eXonerated from all re-
sponsibility of the recent escape o.
two prisoners from the county iai
and commended for excellent service
and the proper management Of his
affairs. The financial showing O.
the county was given its share o
attention and was warmly commend
!: ed bv the grand jury. The debt is
decreasing and with it has come {
lessening of taxation. The worl
and judgment Of the county boart
in all matters was commended a:
honest, economical and judlciou>
NJ. H. Williams acted as foreman O
grand jury.
AS The UNION goes to press tn,
case of John Hedlun VS.. the Hol,
Terror Mining Co., is up for trial.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17
Circuit Court.

Judge MCGEE opened court on
time Monday morning, the verdict
in the case of Henry Spethman VS..
William Grambcrg having been
handed in Saturday night. In this
action the plaintiff sued for wages
for labor performed during 1897 and
and 1898. The jury awarded the
plaintiff $40
Bryan Kehoe VS.. John Massingale
was then taken up for hearing
This case grew out of horse deal
wherein the defendant purchased a
stallion from the plaintiff, agreeing
to pay 5000 in money and four head
of young horses for the animal.
The 5000 was paid, but the four
head of young horses were never
turned over, and the plaintiff sued
for the value of the latter. The
jury rendered verdict awarding
the plaintiff SIC.
In the case of the Clelrmont
National Bank VS.. Herbert S. Hal
ct. al. the defendants failed to ap'
pear and the court ordered the jury
to return verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for 1000.
The case of the Commercial Ma
tional Bank of Omaha VS.. the cityo
Rapid city was continued for the
term.
Charles Harris, held for grand
larceny, was brought into court tt
make his plea to the Indictment. HI
plead guilty. Harris is one of the
birds who escaped from Jail about
three weeks ago aud was re-capturec
down below Smithville.
The case OF Overpeck Bros vs.. the
city of Rapid city was tried Tuesday
going to the jury in the evening
The verdict was opened and reae
Wednesday morning. The plaintiff:
were awarded a damage of 800
The case grew out of losing hors'
owned by the plaintiffs, caused b.
falling into ditch excavated for the
gas company in the eastern part o
of the city.
j Harry Rogers, convicted Of shoot
ing with intent to do great bodily
harm, was brought into court for
sentence. Judge MCGEE gave him
1.-TWO years in the state pen at hard
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17
RESULTS IN NEW YORK.
Republican. win Have About Same Ma

jority In Next Assembly.
NEW Yo.sK, Nov. 6.-Returns from
state and city so far received indicate
that the Republicans will have about
the same majority in the next assembly
as in the last, the Democratic gains in
this city being offset by losses in the
smaller counties. IL lib assembly dis
tricts which have reported, including 20
in this city. IS Republicans and 50
Democrats were elected. The Demo-
Gratis suffered grave reverses in Erie
county Buffalo and Chemung county,
the home Of ex-senator David B. Hill.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-11-17
CITY AND COUNTRY.

Fred Lake spent Sunday at Dead
wood.
Charley Day is reported improv-
ing again.
The rain of Wednesday night
frcshened things up.
Geo. Faint of Hill City spent part
Of the week in town.
M. j. EverIy Of keystone was in
town part OF the week.
Mart Dodge is slowly recovering
from an attack OF sickness
John Hedlun is down from Key
stone, having case in court.
Charles Haxby and wife OF Pedro
spent part of the week in the city.
Buell. r. Wood represents Clusters
quota OF courters in town this week.
Black Hills jewellery made to order
ate. A. Trowbridge's jewellery
store.
A cloudy sky foiled the watchers
for the meteoric showers Wednesday
night.
f. M. Murphy is getting back on
to his feet again after a hard siege Of
sickness.
Mrs. William Gardner was pas
ssngel for Minneapolis Wednesday
evening.
Dick Brown accompanied the
Deadwood football boys in their
visit to this city
Mrs. w. w. Cliff WIS a Tuesday
evening arrival home from a visit to
Lead and DcadWood
William Scott came down from
Spearfish and spent part OF the
week with his family.
Mrs. w. II. LaBee was a passen.
ger for Dead wood Tuesday morning
for visit with friends.
Mrs. ]. M. Woods was an arrival
home Tuesday morning from q trir
to Nebraska and Kansas.
w. E. Benedict, the Custer diciple
Of Blackstone, spent part OF the
week in town attending court.
The autumn weather remains sc
warm and balmy that the clothing
coal and hardware men have kicl
coming.
Mrs. G.. u. Lennon has purchases
the Willise residence on Kansas
City street and will occupy it a
her home.
See tho sensational rural coined.
drama, Joshua Simpkins" a
Library hall, Saturday evening
November 18th.
Nate Desky, our popular clothier
is expected home this morning. H
was called to to Denver by tn
q death Of q relative.
w. S. Pelham, a valued reader Q
The UNION, Came in from Kirkville
Iowa, Wednesday to look after hi
mining property in this section.
County warrants are at par. Pen
nington and Meade county genera
fund warrants taken at face valu
at Chase store in Rapid City.
The UNION is ready to acceI
wood on subscription at the regula
cash price. Let us write you out
receipt on this basis. Dou't put j
Oh.
THE UNION and the twice-a-wee
World Herald the two best Of o
western newspapers both one yea
Tor u. OOcash. Give us your sui
La Z %
scription.
Will Clemens came down frol
y Deadwood Sunday evening and spen
the fore part Of the week visitin
his parents and friends here. Wi
Il prospecting in Deadwood.
81 ! TIN Union sells location certil
M ~. just gotten out, which fill th
81 81 'S provisions Of the new mining Ia,
Sny them of .us. You get the RICH
||5a'1I ia not the old form.
larry N yers and Miss Ida 3
iiings ~ Denver we're united i
gFrisk 3 ~ the home d Mr.. m,
~: g. Foster ID this city Sun
arnold Luton tying ii
d sho heard Father Nugent'
re hiloso phy q Civil