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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

. nG~ Get "Lightning" the
greatest freezer on earth. Easiest
to clean, lightcst to turn and the
fast to churn. At
q. S. McCall's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

Fresh cakes and crackers reed
every week at w. NJ. Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

Try q bottle of stuffed mangocs
w. NJ. Rowe.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

Don't You Love Flowers?
1t so, and you want some pretty
pots Of all sizes in which to place
them, call at tkc Hardware store
and you can be suited.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

eW Ladies call at store of w.
NJ. Rowe's for Sapolio the great
est powder for cleaning and pol
lshing Silver Ware, Glass and
Tinware, as a polish it has no
eqnal.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

l.aot Sunday night at tho reaidenco Of
.. 2 tSibaon, the Office atiog offloor, Mr.
Agustine Eddings was married to Mies
lnpths. Joynes. Quiet q number OF friends
accompanied the couple aud witnessed the
cerlm0ny.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

EuREKA LODGE No. a3, A. Il. NJ.
meets at McColl, each Saturday after
noon, before the full moon. at O'Clock.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

say Pipes and Smokers Supplies in
endless variety can be found at j. T..
Douglas.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19
Winthrop College Scholarship
A ND -
Entrance Examinations

1TIUI WKICC TNWIIIHICIUIS
The examinations !or the award of va.
cant scholarships 10 Winthrop College
and for the admission of now students
will TO held at county Court House on
Friday, July IL. at 9 q. m. Applicants
must not b., less than fittcon (l5) years Of
ace. When scholarships are vacated after
July l2th. they will be awarded to those
making tho highest average at this exam.
nation.
The cost Of attendance, including board
furnished room, heat, light and washing,
is 5000 per month. For further infor.
nation and catalogue address
Pres. d. B. JOHNSON,
May 20 1901. Rock Hill.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

sO- Paints, Oils, Varnish, Glass
and Brushes can be bought at lowest
prices at j. I. Douglas.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19
County Masonic Directory.

MARLBORO CHAPTER No 80 Il. A.
NJ. meets at Benncttsville on the second
Friday Of each month,
tt.. 7ls- Robt Chatiin. II. p.
>s5H, Il. Stockton, Secretary.
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County Ohssrch Directory.

stNlt OONesCOS SsS~f OsS A)SSSSOOs -
BennettsUille Circuit appointments
REV. j. w. ARIAILI, p. G..
8 First Sunday--ll o. M, Pine Grove
3p. M. Smyrna.
Second Sunday, II o. M. McColl.
3p. M. Beauty Hrot
Third Sundny-ll a. M, Pine Grove
3p. m, Smyrna.
Fourth Sunday. II q. M. McColl.
3p. M. Beauty Spot
Blcnheim Circuit Appointments.
REV. j. r. BEARD, p. G.
First Sunday. Hebron II o. m.
Ebonezer $3.50 p. m.
Second Sunday, ParDassus ] l a. M.
,te, Bethlehem 3. 80 p. M
Third Sunday, Hebron II a. III.
Zion $50 y. IN.
Fourth Sunday Parnassus II q. m.
i Bethlehem g. 80 p. m.
Clio Circuit appointments.
REV. It. NJ. DENT, P. g.
Ulio-lst and End Sundays II o. M.
Sd and 4th Sundays 3. 80 p. IN.
Beelah lat and % Sundays 8 80 p. m.
Y ". Sd and 4th Sundays ! | q. m.
Sunday sohool every Sunday 10 q. m.
Svwvvvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvvvvvvs
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19
marlboro County Officers.

SHERIFF-J. B. Green
CLERK or CLERK--J. A. Drake
JUDaE OF PROBATE Nj. MoIaurin
CoRoNER-U. i. CoviDgton
SupERyIsoR-ai. i. Coward
SupT. EDuoAT1oN--W i. Stanton
TREAsuRER II. Thomas
AUD1TOR--E. s. Carlisle
SRNArOR-Knox Livingston
REpREsINrATIvEs-J G. Dunbar. y,
y. Campbell, II. i. Freeman.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

! & AURORA LODGE NO. 33, a. i. W..
meets OF Clio, Saturday on or after cacl'
full moon at 8 o'clock. p. M.
j. r. Stanton. w. NJ.
j. Il. Mcleod. Secretary.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

8@y- A nice line Of coffees'
and teas at any price at
w. NJ. Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-19

Directory Of Bennettsville Lodges
UoNsoLlDATED LODGE No. Is, <. OF
r., meets every Monday evening ut 1880
c's!eek. =, !, !. = =
C.J. Lido, K. Of r. 4 s.
NiAR1RoRo LuDaE No. 88, meets at
Ronnettsyillc. Friday evening, on OF be-
fore each full moon at 8 o'clock:
" j. L. Kinney, w. NJ.
j. r. Dudley, Secretary.
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cllt'l{'.9 WC1fE.
M .,;al q the hono Of tho btil.,
below Marion July 3. 1901
Nv Aos. A. T. Rogers, Mr.. w. II
Sawyr, and Miss Stella Lano:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03

So far only two-tifths of the human
race have embraced Christianity, and
"Kismit" informs us little further on,
that Mohammedanism is making more
converts than Christianity.
Now from these assertions we must
deduce the following, that "Kismit" is
trying to play joke on us, or else, he
considers the three ffths of the human
race as fools who have not embraced
Christianity. For he says "every
THINKING man, be he Christian or
pagan" and that includes all races,
castles, creeds, and colors. In the Sec
ond paragraph after this first blunder
he tells us distinctly that Christianity
sis not success" And yet he says
every thinking" man admits it to be
good doctrine. What beautiful logic
he uses. Let us sit within the shadow
of thy wisdom o! Kismit, and listen to
thy wonderful reasoning. And yet
even if he did not contradict himself
thus, what more proof is needed that
Christianity is success, than to look
at the vast changes it has wrought in
the last two thousand years? Twenty
centuries ago its converts only
amounted to few hundreds; today un-
told millions the world over profess it's
teachings. All the foremost nations
of the world, and all which we call
civilized" nations, are Christian ma
tions. America, England, Germany,
Russia, Austro Hungary, Italy, Spain,
Holland, Sweden, and many others, all
are Christian nations. And yet "Kis-
NIT" says it has not been success!
Perhaps he does not call this success.
He says further on, that he pleads
for Christianity that will take in
doubter, infdel, and all, and do the
brotherly love act, saying II care not
whether you believe the whale swal-
lowed Jonah or not"
If the rest of his article was humor-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
BY JAN O'RURICK.

men angels are about as scarce as Prof,
Murphy's crows eggs (but this is off
the subject again.
The matrimonial state is a very try
ing period in mems existence: unless
his discretion and other faculties are
fully developed, he is very liable to
take to poetry or become dude, which
is dangerously near the mugwump Or
der. And if his nerve development is
weak, then indeed he is lost and at best
may only hope to share the lemonade
of life with old maids who look for
something better than man in the next
world.
Man is generous! After he gets all
he can get, he don't care who gets the
rest. In fact mans generosity has
made tremendous strides, that even
the heather refuse to take advantage
of his liberality; and the man as he
looks upon the condition of the poor
primitive unwashed races feels such a
gust of generosity that he fain would
gather them under his protecting wings
as hen would gather her brood, and
even look after the golden eggs as a
gratuity.
Some men get wisdom, and quite a
few don't. It is generally obtained at
the age of 1O1 years Gf he lives that
lOng). Then as he grows older it ac-
cumulates until it gushes over, and in
many instances those who are too
young get fooling around the overflow
and from its effects contract terrible
maIady termed cranial enlargement,
which some medical authorities class
as big head. 1 believe there is a cure
(but that's another subject).
Man is-but as time will not permit
further particulars, I think you will
agree with me if 1 say in conclusion,
"Man is daisy"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03

Gus l would think he was trying to
give us an exceptionally good bon mot
when he wrote this. But as it isn't,
am compelled to believe he is actually
in earnest.
Infidelism is, and always has been
the most bitter enemy of Christianity.
They have been fighting each other
tooth and nail for upwards of twenty
centuries, and are just as hostile today
as they ever were. The battle has been
a fierce one, but perceive that Chris
tianity has made fifty converts to every
one that atheism has. To reconcile
them is only the mawkish dream of
Utopian sentimentalists, perpetual mo-
tioners, circle squarers, and various
other brilliant specimens. They will
be reconciled when two and two make
five, or when black is white and white
is black, but never before.
"Kismit" gives quotation about
"The whale swallowing JONAH" 1 have
been studying the Ri lie for upwards
of fifteen years, and during that time
L have read the book of Jonah a good
many times, yet have never seen any
thing there about "whale" swallowing
Jonah. 1t says, "Now the Lord had
prepared great fish to swallow up
JONAH" 1 suppose "Kismit" jumped
to the conclusion that the "great fish"
was whale. Read 'em up again Kis-
NIT.
"Kismit" tells us that the "Christian-
ity and its precepts as laid down by it's
founder is not thought today" but
rather a distorted semblance of it
which can be twisted to suit any old
occasion. And yet few paragraphs
above this he tells us that there are
Christian men and women who give
time and talent to uplifting humanity.
He also refers to the Sisters of Charity
who spend their lives in the dismal
cloisters, because it is the will of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03

AN ESSAY ON MAN.
Paper Read Before the Chdutauqua Circle.

Paper Read Before the Chauta,tqua Circle.
MAN is the greatest of earth's inhab-
itants when he becomes domesticated
and dwells in large communities, and
does the talking. But take man when
ne is alone and he usually climbs a
tree or seeks hole if some of the ami
NAL kingdom challenge his greatness;
which demonstrates beyond doubt that
Darwin was mistaken when he claimed
there was relationship between man
and the higher order of animals. At
least "that fellow feeling, which makes
us wondrous kind" does not exist be-
tween them at present.
Man is one of the slowest orders of
creation in developing from cubhood
to manhood, and undoubtedly that fact
accounts for so many men having what
is termed, "that tired feeling" At all
events it requires about twenty -one
years for the male infant to grow
whiskers, which is the first indication
that he is man and entitled to vote.
But there are exceptional, cases when
ne may have whiskers and yet fall
short of reaching the estate of man.
hood. In such cases he is generally,
Eclassed as mugwump, which is about
three degrees lower than manhood.
And again some never get out of their
infancy, which is a sad condition to be
in for 40 or so years. Yet diversity is
the spice of manhood, and few find it
out till after they are dead (but this is
philosophy, not NAM.
Man passes through several stages of
development during the transitory pc
riod of his life and again demonstrates
a density of omprehensiveness far
greater than any of the lower orders of
creation.
Man requires at least thirty years to
arrive at the age of discretion, which
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
Written for The Prison Mirror.
Dream and Drearners.

IN recent issue of The MIRROR
writer signing himself "Kismit,"
contributes an article entitled "a
Plea for Broader Christianity"
Although 1 have read the article over
five times already, [ have no more
idea of what the author is trying to
get at than a HottentOt in Africa
Perhaps that may be because I am
somewhat obtuse, but 1 think not.
The words in the article are plain
enough, but as he contradicts himself
in every other paragraph, it is hard to
catch the meaning. In fact l cannot
see any meaning at all. In the second
paragraph of this delightful article he
says, "Every thinking man, be he
Christian or pagan, admits that the
scheme of life laid down by the Man
Jesus, if followed, would give us a
better world than we have today"
And he goes on to say that so long as
the Christians cry down any one op-
posing their belief, "just so long will
Christianity fail to be success"
Benevolent reader, just read that
paragraph over once or twice. and say
truthfully if there is ANY reason in it
at all. At the beginning of it he in
forms us that "every thinking man, be
he Christian or pagan" admits that the
teachings of Christ would give us a
better world. Thus he tells us that all
men the world over, no matter where,
who can think clearly, admit that the
doctrines of Christ are benefit to hu-
manity. What monstrous assertion!
How is it that the 4OO,OOO,OOO people in
China do not embrace Christianity if
"every thinking man, be he Christian
or pagan" admits that Christ's teach
ings will uplift humanity? How about
the vast hordes of Mohammedans who
are the most bitter enemies of Chris
tianity, and designate all Christians as
Ainfidels" and "unbelievers ?" How
about the millions of Buddhists, and
Brahmins in India?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
His Only Appearance.

~ NE of General Palmer's expe-
riences which he never tired
~ of laughing over was the time
when he was mistaken for a
parsonage higher even than the Presi-
dent of the United States. "While
was military governor of Kentucky"
said he, "a disturbance occurred in
some town in the interior. [ was at a
distance, but was needed at the scene.
There was no train, no carriage, no
buggy to be got; the only vehicle avail
able was big gilded circus chariot left
by some stranded show company.
didn't like it, but there was nothing
else to do, so got in. You may imag-
inc, cut great dash as [ drove
through small town. People turned
out in droves to see me pass. When I
left the town behind and reached the
plantations, the negroes saw me and
stared with open mouths. They fol-
lowed me at respectful distance, un-
til presently they were joined by an
old, white-haired negro preacher, who,
on seeing me in my magnificent chariot,
raised his eyes and his arms on high,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03

consists of knowing whether to vote the
Democratic or Republican ticket, look
out for railroad crossings, seek shelter
when it rains, and other important and
innumerable requisites that tend to
make what is termed "a man of dis
cretion." And it is almost unneces-
sary to remark that man frequently
misses it on the discretion point as the
Kelley institutes will attest.
Man in the attainment of some of
the mental faculties does not require
as much time inIobtaining nerve as he
does in getting discretion or whiskers.
[ may state it as fact that man is
born with his nerve, and as he grows,
it enlarges untilsin some cases it con-
sumes the man and leaves nothing but
nerve; in fact, man in his infancy will
make his parents carry him, and when
he reaches manhood will make his
fellowmen support him. That is, some
men will, who have large bump of
the nerve order It is also classed as
cheek or gall (but that is another sub
ject).
Man belongs to the domestic order
of creation, aad shortly after the
whisker age tseasiy az his~nefFe is not
too weak enters the matrimonial state.
This state is very beneficial to some
men, as they obtain an experience
which strengthens their discretion ia
culties and prepares them for trans
migration into the angelic life here
after. But as have no returns on the
latter change, 1 will not attempt to
dwell on it, especially as the ladies
seem to have monopoly or trust on
the angel market, for although have
heard men refer to ladies as angels,
have never heard the compliment re-
turned by anyone referring to men as
angels; so l am led to suppose that
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
Help Your Fallen Brother.

When you've lived your final day, and you come
to pass away,
From this earthly sphere of trouble pain and
toll,
When your labors are all done, and your span of
life is run,
And your body has been laid beneath the soil;
When your spirit takes its flight through the
realms of endless light,
To the mansion that's prepared beyond the skies,
You will know the JOY that waits just beyond the
pearly gates
If you've helped fallen brother to arise.
AS you journey on through life in this selfish
world of strife,
Look around and see what labor you can do;
There are those with crushing loads struggling
up the rocky roads,
Who are longing for helping hand from you.
When you meet with such a friend sympathy
and aid extend,
And you'll know the peace and joy that satisfies,
And you II hear the glad "well dOne,' when your
race on earth is run,
If you've helped fallen brother to arise.
There is labor here for all who'll respond to
duty's call
Work for earnest, loving hands and hearts to do;
Seed, that on fes fruitful field, harvests plent-
full will yield.
But the laborers indeed are few
Would you hope and cheer impart to some
weary, sin-sck heart?
would you know what cloves sweet labor
signifies?
Watch the eyes that gleam with joy freed from
misery's alloy,
When you've helped fallen brother arise.
Do not lOiter on the way, but make haste, my
For the night will come when labor all must
cease.
Work while yet the day is here: push ahead and
persevere;
Aid the souls in bondage waiting for release
When you've joined the heavenly band on the
shining silver strand,
You will find awaiting you the golden prize,
And a crown of life you'll wear with the ran
sOmed over there,
If you've helped a fallen brother to arise.
Rochester Herald.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03

Christ. And he also refers to the
brave little Salvation Army lassie who
lives a life of suffering and poverty to
better the lot of the poor. And yet
he says the Christianity taught today
is only distorted semblance of the real
thing.
It seems to me if we are to go by his
own statements that the distorted SEM
blance is somewhat nobler creed than
the real doctrine.
Let us hear from you again "Kismit. -
Perhaps we have grossly misunderstood
you. LEO.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03

The web of our life is of mingled
yarn, good and i'll together: our virtues
would be proud if our faults whipped
them not; and our crimes would de-
spair, if they were not cherished by
our virtues. Shakespeare.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
Written for The Prison Mirror.
A Dog in Battle.


X and faithful as could be to all
- the soldiers who wore the blue.
ewas owned by Sergeant Benz
son, and was as black as the ace of
spades. | can see him yet as he runs in
front of our line, barking for all that is
in him; now he is digging after bullet
which struck in the ground before, but
he soon feels that he is in danger and
runs to his master for safety, but he
does not stay long and as he hears the
bugle notes clear and loud to retreat or
rally he makes his black glossy coat to
be seen in front Of his company, bark
ing as though he were giving COM
mands.
In camp he was taught to see if the
sentries were all at their posts; if not,
he was to bark, and pull the corporaPs
or sergeant's pantsleg and lead him to
where the vacant sentry's post was.
Or he would find good clear water that
had no poison in it, for he could tell by
smelling. q spring or stream whether
there was anything wrong about it. If
there was poison in it he would sneeze
and make an awful fuss, and if any of
the soldiers went there for water he
would catch them by the pantsleg and
pull to get them to follow him, and he
would always lead them to a safe
drinking place. He would often grab
canteen full of water in his mouth
and run off to the hospital tent and lay
it down at some sick soldiers cot.
This he has done great many times;
and when man lost his canteen and
couldn't find it, some one would say, II
saw Bruce going to the hospital with
one in his mouth" When the soldier
got there and saw his number on the
canteen he would say, "damn that dog,
I'll kill him yet;" but when Bruce came
around they always had good word
for him, giving him some meat or hard +
tack.
Another trick he used to do-he
would run up to dead soldier, lick
him on the face and then grab car
fridge from his belt with his mouth
and run to one of the soldiers with it.
Once l saw him run to his master with
an old rag covered with mud, for him
to tie up his wrist with when he was
shot. His master used the old rag and
preserved it as relic. This rag is a
piece of old China silk with the letter
on one corner; but this was not dis
covered until we returned home.
After it was washed and cleaned we
saw the letter B on the corner of this
old handkerchief or cloth, and as the
name of the dog starts with B, it is kept
for relic to remember our faithful
dog Bruce by.
Sergeant Benson was offered 500
for this little dog, but refused to take
any sum for him; and any one who
hurts Bruce is sure to get into trouble.
Many an Indian have [ seen knocked
down in Walker for kicking him. By
the soldiers, in company A, 7th In
fantry, you will always find this little
dog, for he thinks that he must be on
duty or everything is wrong. He
stands to role call in the morning dress
parade and retreat, and when taps are
blown he trots off to the guard house
or tent until morning. H. E.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
TERMs.J Shopper year, in advance
Six Months so cents,

and in a voice that stirred all within
hearing, cried: Dress de Lord, de day
OF Judgment am cum, an dis gemman
am de angel Gabriel hisself. Bredren,
down on yo' knees an pray fo' yo' hour
am hyarp"- York Post.
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1901-03-22
Deferred, llnodrn.
8ubapeH, q. Nldt5.

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nol'e.