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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22

On Monday, Feb. "a, at their place
eight miles east of Miami, and elev.
en- miles south and one mile east OF
Baxter Springs, half mile west Of
the Jim Charley ford, C. E. and G.
w. Kelley will sell at public auc-
ton three fine horses and nineteen
mules, fourteen of which are bro
ken to work. Terms of ssle: Ten
months credit on notes with ap-
proved security, notes to bear six
per cent intrest from date. Eight
Der cent discount for cash. Hartley
salesman, Doty clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22

3 The persistency with which small
anows have visited this section of
country, together with the rain and
aieet of Wednesday morning, has
cansed the ground to become pretty
thoroughly soaked, enough, we
beIieve. to insurea decent condition
az ground for spring planting.
CAPLES PAIN CURE
always ia season.
Morrow & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
"A Groom and His Grip.

Rather an unequc case was tried
Monday at Ncwberry. The Observer
says: 1.-The court was engaged the
greater part of the day in the trial Of
the case Of Rev. Il. p. Boland Of Beth
Eden, Mississippi, against tho South
ern railroad for $l,999.90 damages.
On the afternoon Of the 29th day Of
May, 1901, Mr.. Boland, who had just
completed his course at the Luthern
theological seminary in Charleston,
went to the Southern depot in that
city and left his lalise, taking check
for the same and paying ten cents for
its storage over night. 1t was to go
out Of the city the 30th on the early
morning train, which was also to carry
Mr.. Boland to Springfield, Orange
burg county, where he was to get mar
ried that afternoon. In the valisc
was his wedding suit. When Mr.. Do-
land reached Springfield and presented
his check to the agent the vaiise was
not Forthcoming, and he had to get
married In his second best suit Hence
this suit. The valisc came in all
right the next day; but the damage
had then been done, and Mr.. Boland
estimated the injury to his feeling at
one cent less than $4,000. The jury
gave the plaintiff $l30 damages.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01

condition Of the soil as regards mois-
ouro, effect Of the recent rains, extent
TO which the boil wccvil are prevalent
Whcther or not there is rust or she'd
dlng. and the date when picking will
begin, If not already in progress. The
reports below are representative ones.
and have been chosen with q view to
having as many as possible OF the cot
ton-producing counties included in
the bulletin for last week. AS regards
the condition Of the cotton plant,
practically all correspondents east OF
y line running through Nucces, Bee,
Karnes, Gonzales, Caldwell, Bastrop,
Lee, Williamson, Burnet, Llano, San
Saba, LampaSas, Hamilton, Mills, and
thence westward to the upper Colo.
RADIO valley, thence porthward to Wise
county, and from Wise northward to
The border, the cotton crop is normal
~ developed, making rapid growth,
with moisture ample generally for
present needs, and in nearly all in
stances is fruiting very satisfactorily
West OF this line, the plant is general
iy very small, is scantily fruited and
IN many sections has not had sufficient
moisture to give relief from the pro-
longed drought. 1t seems that the
frequent showers OF the past four
weeks has developed the usual num-
Der OF insect pests, and in scattered
sections shedding. In the lower
Brazos valley the boil wccvils are be-
coming more numerous and are caus-
Ing considerable damage; elsewhere
this pest has not appeared in suhlci-
emily largo numbers to cause much
apprehension. Boil worms and sharp
shooters have appeared in scattered
parts of the northern and south-cen-
tral portions Of the State, but have
not caused material damage. She'd
ding Is complained of by correspon-
dents III tho south-central portion Of
the State and the lower Brazos valley,
and at scattered points in the north
crn portion. Cotton is opening as far
north as 'Tarrant county and picking
Is becoming general in the southern
counties. Picking will be general in
the central portion between August
lst and 18th, and in the northern por-
tion of the State between August 18th
and September lst. The crop is al
most universally in fine state OF cul-
tiyatlon.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01

Every room is connected with the,
main office by the return system Of cali
bell, and quiet and efficient service IS
always guaranteed Every room Is.
furnished with new furniture, the
famous REX" mattress being used ON
every bed. & M 81 45l I. 3
The culinary department is con-
yentontly arranged In every respect
and under the supervision Of e. good
Steward and Chief,of many years ex-
pcrience. a Y5 8 S2rs AS y
i a well equipped livery is run In con-
nection with the Hotel where teams,
single Or double, or sadd le horses may
be had at q reasonable prices. '5s
The climate Is cool and desirable,
the elevation, thatwe have gives us
the advantage Of the slightest breeze q
The hotel Is located just a few yards
from the famous White Stone Lithia
Springs, which has a wide known
reputation for It's natural healing 1iali-#
ties. q s. q 3.3s
A quick hack line will convey the
guest from Rich Hill, on the Southern
IRSy., which Is only q l0minutcs rldc to-
the Hotel. N 3$f
dress. e. I5S .1T{. 81
WHITE STONE L1TfIIIA IIorRr I,
Js r. HARRIS, sS II. a !. " issI 3E.
l'ropriet tor & Manaige
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
Cotton Ginnerics.

a census bulletin relating to cotton
ginning has been issued covering the
industry up TO 1900, when the census
was taken,
There has been a universal demand
among the ginnerS for the collection
and publication Of these statistics at
more frequent intervals during the
marketing season, In recognition of
this, there was Incorporated In the
congressional enactment creating a
permanent census bureau a provision
for the collection and publication of
statistics Of the cotton crop at inter
vals during the ginning season. This
Is now being done in South Carolina
and other cotton growing states. The
statistics have been compiled by Mr..
Daniel Q. Roper, Of this state, and
they convey some interesting infor-
nation.
The number Of ginnercs in the
state last year were 3,018, being a
decrease Of 3h0 as compared with
1899. Georgia has the largest mum
Der, 4,793, being followed by Texas,
Alabama and Mississippi, this state
coming next. The average number
OF bales ginned in each ginncry of the
state were 243, while Indian territory
had all average Of $50, Texas 613,
Georgia 293, Mississippi 3O8, North
Carolina 175.
The cost OF ginning bale In South
Carolina was for a square bale $l.20
and q round bale ST. In Georgia the
cost for the square bale was $1.26
and the round bale so cents. The
average cost In the whole country was
$3.50 for square bale and $1.75 for
round bale.
With 1914 active ginncrics in 1890,
or 1872 per cent. OF the number report
ed for the United States, Texas handl-
ed 27. per cent. Of the entire Ameri-
can crop Of 1899, expressed In COM
mcrclal bales, while Georgia, with A.
729, or 1G per cent. OF the entire
numbers of the United States, handl-
ed only 1874 per cent. Of the crop.
The ginncrlcs cast Of the Mississippi
river handled 54.0 per cent. from the
crop Of 1890, 47.4 per cent. from the
crop Of 1900, and 63.2 per cent. from
the crop Of 1901.
In this connection, there is q table
showing the quantity of cotton glnncd
In each county OF the cotton states for
1901. Here are some Of the facts as to
this state; Orangcburg SO, $50 Ander-
son 40,683, Sumter 34,O93. These are
the largest, the other counties ranging
from $4,000 up. Georgetown ginned
only l,2l2 bales, Beaufort 2,7G1, IIorry
6,018, Ilichland 1888.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
The Largest Brick Hotel In tho
i South.

Tho Largest Brick Hotel In tho
South.
We beg to announce that the "White
Stone Lithia IIotcp at White Stone
Springs, S. O., is now open for the re-
ccptlon Of guests. The entire house is
Duilt OF brick, covering more than one
acre OF ground, surrounded by many
varieties. Nature alone has done every
thing for tho beauty Of the place, and
and together with tho efforts OF All OK
perienccd landscape gardener has made
1t still more beautiful than any ono
could imagine. The hotel is located
on the highest surrounding hill, over
looking deep valleys on either side and
SO build that every room is cool and
desirable, 5
The Hotel has 225 feet frontage with
q two story piazza extending tho en-
tire length, which Is well lighted by
electricity. The rotunda is TOKYO feet
extending to the third floor illuminate
ed with more than 100 electric lights,
fOrding desirable prominadc.
The dining room Is 40x75 feet on the
first floor just to the rear Of the main
office containing 20 large windows,
equipped with u electric fans and i50
electric lights. The ladies' parlor Is
also on the first floor and Just to the
right Of the office.
Each bed room floor has O large bath
room with hot or cold water. The bail
room which is the largest in the State,
being 40x120 feet, is located on tho
fourth floor, containing SO large wins
dows, 300 electric lights arranged Iii
clusters. In the rear OF the bali room
viii be found q cafe, whore light prc-
freshmcnts will be served every oycn-
Ing. alta small cost. A well selected
orchestra Of pieces has been engaged
fol- the season, which will render se-
lcctcd music during the morning,
afternoon and evening. f'
AsClhb House Is located just a few
yards ffom the. Hotel forItlio comfort
and the management has putS forth.
every effort for comfort and pleasure
OF tlie ladies and CHI iron 81 Sil 5B.I
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
How to Secure GoodL,,ck,

DR.. Henry Wallace gives tho follow
ing plan as the best to bring good
luck. lie says: Go to sleep at ten,
wake at six, and get up when you
wake. Eat what is set before you
and don't grumblc. DO the work that
lies before you in the very best way
you can, all tho while thinking how
you can do it better. Until you arc
forty do more than you ask pay for;
after that you will get pay for more
than you do. Don't wobblc either in
your walk or your purposes. Don't
learn to chew or smoke or drink.
Don't allow yourself to lie or swear or
take advantage Of the necessities Of
the unfortunate. Look habitually on
the bright side Of things, but don't
fear to look on the dark side when Ii
Is turned toward you. Believe that
God intended you to be a credit to
Him and that nothing really bad can
happen you SO long as you trust Him.
BE economical without being stingy,
plain spoken but not rude. Be as
Shrewd as you can but honest by all
means, for no one wants to employ
shrcwdncSs without honesty nor diplo-
macy without sincerity. If misfor-
tunes come, make the hest of them
and don't cry over split milk. II you
do all these you will be lucky, for you
will be the sort Of man always in de-
mand everywhere in all this wide
world. A job will always be waiting
for YOU and the older you become the
more profitable will be your job. We
want every boy who reads the above
to remember it as 1t contains good ad-
vice, and is sure To bring success to
any boy, that follows it.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
A9 L



4 They etyy are left alone ln the dear old
home, 5&l5 NJ u
/, ;t tier 50 many years,
ssfY lllenS the house was full OF frolic and
OF childish laughterand tears. a 4
They arc loft alone. they two once
Beginning life oycragain, Isl
~ ust rs they did in tho days Of yorc,
ss3 s4S y BelOrc they were nine OF ten.
And the table is set for two these days;
The children went one by one
Away from home ON their separate
ways
When the childhood days were done.
n IIoW healthily hungry they used to be!
$$ss w hat romping they used to do
a And mother-fOr weeping an hardly
S6p see 6 5t
To set the table for two. 81
They used to gather around the fire
While some one would read aloud,
Twas u loving and merry crowd,
And now they are two that gather
At evening to read or sew,
And 1T seems almost too much to bear
When they think Of the long ago.
S8Ah, well ali, well, its the way Of the
e world!
Childrcn stay buta little while
4 And then into other scenes arc whirlcd,
Where other homes bcguile;
4 But it matters not how far they roam
Their hearts are fond and true,
+ And there's never a home like the dear
old home,
Where tho table is set for two.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
Fooled Several peoplo. .

The Columbia Record saws tho nolice
OF that city arc In possession Of sever
al bills that look exactly like United
currency and have been passed on
several parties. The old Mechanics
and Farmers Loan association, issued
some years ago, and also had q large
quantity Of unsigned ones that in
some manner have Cotton out and arc
floating around the city. Signed Dr
unsigned they arc Of no value, but
several people have been worked" /"
Merchants would do well to watch out
or them.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
-Four Teachers Murdered.

The war department Wednesday re-
ceivcd the following cablegram re-
garding the school teachers who have
been missing from Ccbu, p r, June
10th John u Wells, 200 Nlontgo.
merry avenue, Providence, II /, and
his cousin, Louis A Thompson, same
Address; Earnest IIeger, 1913 Vine
street, Cincinnati; Clydc A France,
Bcreas, Ohio, missing Cebu, murder
cd by Ladrones; bodies recovered;
four murdcrcrs killed; eight others
captured by the constabulary
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
Killed Near Greenville.

Bud Thomas shot and killed win
Burton Wednesday near the Rccdy
Fork colored church, thirteen miles
south Of Greenville. THE twoncgrocs
had been attending services at the
church, but on their return became
involved In a quarrel. Burton noored
Thomas with a stick, and as Thomas
gained his feet he fired a bullet which
took effect near Burton's heart. q. ..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
Carolina Portland
Cement Co., sopsh S,,hehnsMor. osssiisa ! .
Gager's White Lime, Ccments, Eire,,
Bricks, Terra Gotta Pipes. D 5.
. G-21-lu ..a.a WV. a..4 -. ~

respectfully announce myself as a.
candidate for reelection as Rail Road
Commissioners. Conscious Of dutywell%
performed, | request support. b Il s
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
Pianos and Organs.

We are selling lots Of them and s;r..
ing every purchaser much money.
The Kindergarten organ is the pref
tlest and best organ made for, the price
color keys which make il possible to
learn in u few minutes. Let no one.
prevent your buying this organ.
The McPhail Piano Is unsurpassed
for tone and beauty. Terms right.
Send for prices. Don't delay.
Il. A. McCord, NJ M'F'G.,
Ollicc, Lamcns, Sc.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
Medical College Of Virginia.
Established 1875

& Established 1898,
Departments of Medicine, Dentistry
and Pharmacy. For particulars and
catalogue address Christopher Tomp..
klns, M. D., Dean, Richmond, Va.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01
GlGeDVllIe Female GOlIele,

High Grade. Thorough Courses. Eek
ccllent Equipment. Best Climate.
Write for catalogue and terms.
.. q. James, L1TT. D., ,PREsIDINT,5
GreenVillc, S.SC. .@
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-08-01

DR., Harrison Bando olpll, presid lent
o,f8the Charl leston college d, yssls oiferedI
the preside denoy Or tho u kansas State,
college, but declined Or. Iartaog;
OF Clemson has nc ed Il,
New-York tribune., 1902-08-31
FLEET READY FOR ATTACK.
GARDENERS POINT THOUGHT TO BE
LEAST PROTECTED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Woods Hole, Mass. Aug. 3O.-Ten ships of
Admiral Francis j. Higginsons hostile squadron
Law snugly anchored in Menemsha blight at sun
set tonight So close were they to the high sand
hills on the north shore of Marthas Vineyard
that their spars and smokestacks could hardly
be made out in daylight from the deck of The
Tribune dispatch boat. Furthest to the east
ward the cruiser Olympia swung at anchor. with
her head to the westward. Just off her star
board quarter was the monitor Puritan
cables length ahead of these lay the flagship
Kearsarge with the cruiser Brooklyn and the
batteship Massachusetts abeam of each other.
Ahead of these a couple of cable lengths were
the battleship Alabama, the converted yacht
Mayfower and the gunboat Peoria
About o'clock the tugs Nina and Leyden ar
rived from Newport with drafts of men and
supplies for the fleet. The gunboat Gloucester.
also from Newport, also Joined the fleet soon
after o'clock.
Very shipshape and formida BILE looks this
fleet that in a few hours will probably be fifty
to hundred miles off shore, getting ready to
attack some port between New-Bedford and
New-London All the ships have coaled from
the collier Sterling, which sailed west this af-
ternoon, and from another lying at anchor near
them.
Everything seems ready for a start at mo-
ment's notice commanders. officers and crews
awaiting eagerly signal from the flagship to
heave up anchors and go to sea Every ship
looks as though she could be cleared for action
In few minutes after the call to quarters.
Steam launches were hoisted before the night
call for "colors" and only a cutter or dinghy
for each ship was left in the water.
While it is generally supposed that no attack
will be made until after midnight tomorrow.
still, the admiral may exercise his judgment
and make an attack during the preparatory
New-York tribune., 1902-08-31
EXPLOSIONS IN PAINT SHOP FIRE.
A CLERK THROWS A MATCH IN SOME IN
FLAMMABLE MATERIAI~THREE FIRE
MEN SLIGHTLY BURNED.

a fire, accompanied by several slight explosions
occurred last night in the wallpaper and painters
supply store of R. Jacobson, 2,342 Ffrst-ave.
Samuel Sonifeld, clerk in the store, went INTO
the basement about o'clock to get some yarnlsh
for customer. The basement was filled with OILS
paint. varnish and other highly iniammable ma
terials. Sonifeld lighted the gas and threw the
match aside. a few moments after he went ND TO
the store there explosion in the basement
followed by fierce blaze.
Sonifeld ran out and turned in an alarm. Cap
tain Kiernan, with engine No. 35, arrived in few
moments and the fremen were just entering the
basement when a second explosion occurred that
drove them Two other explosions occurred
driving the firemen out each time. Fireman Shaw
was burned slightly about the head. but was aple
20 remain duty TWO other hremen were also
slightly burned
The building is a five story tenement house oc-
cupied by fifteen families, who hastily ran to the
street Two women who i'll and in bed were
looked after by the firemen. a man being sent 10
each room by Battalion Chief Short, VINO arrived
soon after Captain Herman. The women We're as
sured that they in danger and the nreHleL
remained beside them be able TO take them OUT
in case the fire gained neadway
The flames were confined to the basement ana
after the third explosion were soon eXuh8uisheu
The damage was only about $500.
half an hour learned from nelghborS thaI
a FIRE had occurred in the same place four weeks
ago which had been put out by tenants without
an alarm being sent III.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-31
WANT TO LAY FROGS ON 4 CROSSING.

THE WEST SHORE RAILROAD AND THE BERGEN
TRACTION COMPANY ARE AT SWORDS POINTS.
Detectives attred hOboes. a monster wrecker
on side of the crossing and a locomotive and
six box the other. and two section gangs
of laborers constitute the defence of the West
Shore Railroad Company against the efforts of the
Bergen Turnpike Traction Company to lay frogs
the crossing at Little Ferry. The Susquehanna
Western Company has taken similar precau-
tions protect its interests at the crossing
The tracks parallel and within thirty feet of
each other.
The traction company is extending its line from
New-Durham to Hackensack. its tracks having
been laid either side of five crossings. The
rival of a locomotive and officials blocked
tempt to lay frogs the Susquehanna crossing at
Farview Thursday midnight. Since then loco
motives kept in action over these crossigs all
through the night and detectives duty at all
times.
1t said yesterday that a scheme under
way by the trolley people to send through
the drawbridge. not fifty feet from the West Shore
and Susquehanna crossings at Little Ferry, then
block the bridge so as to keep the wrecker from
the south side of the bridge. 1t was this rumor
that caused the presence yesterday of engine
the north side of the crossings. The Bergen Trac-
ton Company is branch OF the North Hudson
system OF which David Young is the president.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-31

In the Civil Service rules during the last year 10
gether with the executive orders ahectlhs !d LnS
Civil Service promulgated during the same perlod.
OTHER FEATURES OF THE REPORT
Parts II and III contain, respectively, the regu-
Iations governing the classified service and MS
tory Of the administration of the act and rules
throughout the country during the year covered
by the report In Part III are also extracts from
tho reports of government officers concerning the
oneration OF the acts and rules Among these is
the recommendation of the Commissioners or the
district OF Columbia made to the President. that
the force under their control is placed by appTo-
nriate legislation in the classified Civil service IN
cinded in this division of the report are also the
Conclusions and recommendations of a committee
oS the National Civil Service Reform League upon
The subject of superannuaton in the Civil Service
ond naDer by Hon W. D. Foulke. entitled Ihe
Go 91i,,,r service in our New Dependencies" In Part
" is published for the first time. a complete
fion of the Civil Service rules, the amend
ments thereto. and orders Of classification. ar
raDeed chr0nologically. from May I. 1888 when the
Hrsf rnles we're promulgated by President Arthur;
down to August . of the present year The usual
statistical matter comprises Part V, the hnal d-
vision the rel0Ii.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-31

period which does not expire until that time.
In that case the fleet may get under way to-
night and be of sight at daylight tomorrow
morning. On the other hand. the admiral may
prefer wait until the other vessels Of his fleet
arrive. The Panther is to sail from Newton
don at o'clock Sunday morning with the
Connecticut Naval Militia board The Mont
gomery and the Indiana, with the New-York
Naval Militia also expected.
These vessels, however. may be under orders
to join the admiral at some point offshore on
Sunday Monday. The point of attack is. of
course, a secret, but there many officers
who believe that Gardeners Bay is the easiest
place to reach in a night attack The only de-
fence at Gardeners Point is said to be two siege
guns and two rapid fire guns, manned by two
companies of Connecticut National Guardsmen.
It is thought that Admiral Higginson, knowing
the weakness of the defence at this point, may
make a night dash from with some of his
ships into Gardeners Bay, keeping close around
Montauk Point. and make his first attack at
Gardeners Point The capture OF that place
experts say should be easy with such a small
opposing force unless the guns at Fort Niche
and Fort Terry be brought to bear the
attacking fleet.
Communication with the ships OF the hostile
fleet has been cut Off that no direct informa-
ton TO their movements could be obtained
last night