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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Costly pruna.

Unless you are a druggist you have
no idea Of the value represented by q
little shelf In the prescription depart
mcnt Of big drugstore. It is one of
the wonders Of the world that drug
stores do not furnish the same tempta-
tion as banks to knights Of the chisel.
A pound jar Of hyosconninc Is worth
just 81. .2i0 the world over. Jaborine is
little iess presumptuous ns to price;
1t costs $500 n pound and is used to
cause perspiration. Ergotinc crystals
cost the druggist the trifling sum OF
$4,000 pound. They nre made from
the crgot of rye. Margarine goes er-
gotine crystals one better and costs
$4,000 u pound. 1t is used as an cxpec-
torant in bronchial troubles and as an
emetic
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Mythical creature. Of Japan.

The Japanese believe In more myth
ical creatures than any other people OH
the globe, civilized or savage. Among
them are mythical animals without
any remarkable pecuiinrities Of confor.
nation, but gifted with supernatural
attributes. such as tiger which is
said to live to be q thousand years old
and to turn as white as polar bear!
They also believe in multitude Of anil.
mals distinguished mainly, by their
monstrous size or by ihe multiplication
Of their members.
Among these are serpents 500 foet
long and large enough to swallow an
elephant, foxes with eight legs, mon
keys with four ears, fishes with ten
heads attached to one body, the flesh
of which is cure for boils. They also
believe III the existence Of crane
which, after It has reached the age Of
600 years, has no need Of any susie
nance except wnter.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Moon Superstitions

Almost any old time farmer will tell
you worm fence built in the light Of
the moon and ascending node will
worm arolnd and finally fall down. II
you want potatoes during similar
phcrcs. they Will 0l' 80 70 tops and the
iuncra wi!i DC s,naii and Yntriy. This
IS the time. however. 10 plant cucum-
bsr,. especially when the?siGn Is il, the
ErinS. s.s'qzzsei-t s;s sJ I;
The cArpcntes,lof FORMER times would
nol think os spu:ting q shaved shiuglr
roor on building In the Ozark OF the
moon, because the shingles would curl
up. pull out the nails and Hoon leak
iiac sieve. Neither would he cut tim
bers for house nor would he paint it
until tho sign was right.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
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Anarchy reigns in Turkey.

Anarchy reigns in Turkey.
Mr.. Gabriel Holmes a well
known merchant of Whining.
ton died Monday night.
Virginia had destructive
hail storm Saturday night
leyeling crops everywhere.
Georgia has snake with two
heads. It was found by q Con.
stitution carrier boy in the Park
\ at Atlanta.
The doctors say Bishop Cap.
ers will not be able to resume
his labors for a month yot ow-
ing to a severe cold.
There is now talk Of boycott
isting that Hamlet hotel which
threw open its doors to Booker
Z Washington and party.
The st Louis Fair managers
have thus far expended So, 900,
600 and still the top round has
not been reached.
A divorced couple in st Louis
have just married each other for
the third time.
Il The Mississippi Campaign
which has just closed is said to
have been the dirtiest in the
history Of the State.
The cargo whale meat packed
in bags has been shipped to
Charleston and will be made in
to- a special fertilizer for cotton.
The cotton yield near Spar
tanburg will be very short. The
corn crop is also short. Farmers
will not make enough for their
own use.
A cork leg is right useful
thing after all 1t kept a man
floating in East river the other
day and contributed to his res
cue.
a North Carolina woman
proved her ability to defend
herselfby knocking known with
an umbrella a young man who
insulted her.
The a. C. L. Depot at White.
vile, N. c., was struck by
lightning and burned up with a
large amount Of freight and
valuables Sunday night.
The sudden arrival of rs or
II 80 visitors to Myrtle Beach On
Saturday last forced the pro
prielors Of ihe, Sumner IN>Ggel
There TO reopen Lilo HoteI Which
was tlosed thai morning. ltwlil
no~ stop open unhl I'll visitors
stop gong.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
The Worlds Most Northerly

The most northerly railway in
the world was opened a. few weeks
ago. For its whole length titles
within the Arctic region. The
greater part Of it is in Sewish terri
tory, and only a small part outs
through the narrowest portion Of
Norway until it reaches the Nor
wegian harbor of Naryik. The
chief object of the line, which now
connects the northern Boltic with
the Atlantic, is to open up the rich
mineral resources of north Sweden
and to carry them cheaply to Mar
vik. The new railway, which will
be known as the Ototen Line, is
about 40 miles long, and costs
G1,500,0O0.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Indna Eined I4in,aelf.

An English Judge. Gwilym Williams,
was great sticklcr for form In his
court. and especially that robes should
be worn by solicitors. He was so in
siStent upon this that one day recently.
when he nscended the bench without
being duly robed. all in the courtroom
knew that he must have been unusual
ly engaged to cause him to neglect the
matter. When the judge noticed the
lack Of his robes, he stopped the court
proceedings. made speech to |. 30
lIcitors on the absence OF his gown and
wig and flned himself 10 shiilings,
which sum he immediately paid into
the poor box.-Glasgow Times.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
WRECKED NEAR HOPE MILLS
Through Freight From Florence
Strikes Washont near Hope
Mills Wednesday Noon.

The through freight from Flor
ence to Rocky Mount Wednesday
morning ran into a yashout near
Hope Mills and was badly wrecked
1t is said that about l8 box cars
piled one npon another, and snch
q breaking up and scatteration was
never witnessed before. Two of the
train crew we're badly hnrt and one
may die from his injuries.
A wrecking train from Florence
passed through here about 1 o'clock
and, as the evening mail was only
about Q hours late they must have
a superb force.
The down freight from Fayette-
vile passed here Thursday morn
ing about 4 O'Clock.
The rain here was heavy enough
to move dirt sure.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
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l:tsi.sfs y iu tie &S'G;in.,iit;tl,Ys p2s5

.ilJ;, 4 nj ~ Y ss, - ~
SN: :fsllis au tiia} gnpaiitNtNs y 3 ,sJSi
tlicre ~ g gigantic s,ildnr whl.llfgniua
bright yellow web. eaci il.Si's SIR,
almost as large and strona aa."l "lFltrori.
hole twist or embroidery floss. The
not which this creature forms trcu,
these webs Is often five 70 eight ieet
across. This net is swung OH main.
stays or guys which are from yun "a
twenty-five feet In length and strong
enough to call the pedestrian Ia a halt
as suddenly as II he had encountered q
low hanging clothesline. Thesc yellow
webs are collected by the natiyea as
we'll ns by Dutch and EnglIsh residents
and woven into pretty mata. scrcons
NJ,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
The Successful Physician.
Everybody Magazine.

During the time spent in this
hospital I learned many things
that no text book teaches, among
them the secret Of the success
fnl physician. I discovered
that while knowledge was nee
essity it was not the only thing
tact, energy, sympathy and
kindness counted for more. Tie
most competent physician was
not inevitably the most prosper
ons,v while the assiduously at
tentive ignoramus, who made
up in care what he lacked in
skill, kept the hospital crowded,
and in the flllness Of time had
his own sanitarium.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
The Limit.

Mr.. Crbbs-Mrs. c.. I have borne
with resignation-nay, even cheerful
ness-antiqae chairs that wal,niet. an
tique clocks that were alwaya thirteen
hours behind time, antique rUSa that
some prehistoric Turks we've, nntsGu.
china. antique bowls. pans SIND ketties
All this have smiled Mt. b,lt wiicn you
give me antique eggs FOR DIeakfayt
draw the line. mndnm-I draw tho line
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Duty of q Cheerful Face.

To wear a cheerful face when
the heart is aching is not deceit
When a good housekeeper
cleans the front steps and porch
before she sets to rights, she
does not mean to deceive pass
ers by; she merely shows some
pride in her house, and some
consideration for her neighbors.
We conquer our heart.aches
more quickly when we begin by
considering the friends who are
near us.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
a.oate.., Battles o, H,.torx.

Burke in his letter on Natural 30.
cloty" aays that Sylla destroyed 3oO. 600
men In each Of three battles. one being
at CherOnca. The Persians are said to
have lost 100000 men Mt Platma. II
Chronicles 1iii. IT. records 100000 slain
OH one side. which. however. may not
have been In single battle. Kings
Xxx, az. tells Of 100, 900 men being killed
on one side in single day.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
81 OLD InIsss; IsA AC sg III
yslaq 7hes Ge1Qiae2P PRelzyiqa aalo
For sale by B. FsAlOO ORE, Bennsl lfaY Yilss
81 Agt toryMar1boroa and fScotland eount tics. ss

zg1co S5U pe7 l5etteFYacesSo
Would be glad to have orders BY
l2O to 100 days to bring this Guanno here
Read what people think who using it
j. d MOORE il is oil right
w NJ SMITH Il" Corn and
order in o few days.
r. r. L. KIRKWOOp .The
wants nothing bctcrha already bought 100
f. MOORE
Has bought Is Tons Can't much
a. MOORE all Lf
h: Has placed Tons
JOHN good his late
oil he could wish Will order
Nitrate OF Soda of equal vauc Peruvian ahead
Of tho S ASa
he gentlemen above named well Marlboro
VINO Will cheerfuly answer all inquiries use
DON'T DELAY, if you intend try i'll Ns8ssAsas#a
ufd6s may be e at Excelsior Hardware Store for days
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
/ lOf'Se
Health !!

For putting in prime condition
any horse or mule the best of all
remedies is Ashcraft's Condition
Powders. These Powders are won
derfully effective because they cre-
ate appetite, the digestion is made
perfect, worms and parasites de-
stroyed, and the system c1eansed
of all gross humors. The Pow
ders fatten but never bloat.
Ashcraft's Condition Powders
are wrapped in doses. In fact, in
their preparation the same care is
used that a druggist would exer-
else in the filling of physician s
prescription. High grade and real
merit is the first consideration.
Ashcraft's Powders consist of
small doses, prepared from the
purest and highly concentrated in
gradients, that have been found
beneficial to horses and mules.
Ashcraft's Condition Powders
always high grade--are not to be
classed with the many bulky, good
for-everything powders now on the
market.
Ask for Asi1craft's, the kind put
up in doses, and good for horses
and mules only.
Having tried many kinds OF Condition Pow.
ders, 4 consider Ashcrafts the best on the
them to my friends and customers.-H. CAMPss,
BELL, Hickory, N. @.
Price Csc. package Sold by
SMITH NEWTON,
Bennettsyille, S. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physiciass had a long md
stubborn fight with an abcosa or my
right lung" writes j. F. Hughes oi
DnPoint, Ga, "and gave mo up.
Everybody thought my Time hnd
come. AS Inst resort / tried Or.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion. The benefit I receiyed wns
striking and was on my fooL in i,
few days. Now I have ent..cly 70
gained my health.' It conquers MI
Coughs, Colds and Throat and / .png
troubles. Guaranteed by j. e. Doug,
las Il Bro Drug Store. Price SOC md
$1.00 Trial bottles free.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

Wanted "A Purchaser.
For a fine featherbed- 10 OF
80 lbs.
For an excellent New Home
Sewing Machine.
For an easy, clean, paying
business.
Reasons for selling party de.
sires a change. If you want to
go into q paying business call
at the Democrat Office and get
particulars.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
"PracticaI" A-ithm Il.

A teacher who was trying IL Inetlnos
her class about the mysterise OF Add;.
t!on and subtraction explniprd Tint one
could not subtract or add uu,ess the
numbers were OF the same dcnoln.na-
ton when little girl said:
'"rcacher, can't you take six pench9s
from four trees i"-Littlc Chronicle.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

II g4 The social feature Of the
State Fair is an important item
in considering the advantages Of
being an exhibitor, you meet the
bestEand most progressive far
mers and stock breeders in the
State, and make many friends
who are valuable to you. Then
prepare a good exhibit togo to
the next State Fair, Oct. 27-30.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
TrouhIen nna Io, !.

The trouble with most o. nh liz that
our joys soem to sink out ui bight IN
some inner quagmire. and ou, paiMn
seem to take root on the thiDnest soil
and flourish like the proverbini green
bay tree. What is the matter with us
that little irritation today can wipe
out in moment all the recollection OF
yesterdays glory?
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
In n Minor Kax.

Hearty Friend (moeting operauc A,n-
poser)-Heilo. old man! How ere youf
Haven't seen you for IN age! What's
your latest composition?
Impecunious Musician (GooMiI,l
With my c-cditors.-Punch
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
A EuII Hnune,

Lady Guest-Your father is such q
hospitable gentleman! He dearly loves
full house, doeSn't he?
Jack-WclI yes-if 1t happens to be
on bis side OF the table.-Kansas City
Journal.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
riIinl nenn.tee

Richard Brinsley Sheridan, who was
always distressed for money, was one
day hacking his face with dull razor
whom he turned to his eldest son and
said:
ITEM. II you open any more oysters
with my razor I'll cut you of with n
bhiliing."
very well, father" said Tom, "but
where will you get the shillingT
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
SCRAPS OF FUN.

Pa. graphs Of Humor That Will Keep
OFF the Blucs.
y r ctTs-4ss .7...
didn't like ihe minister's ramarls
over p1or John," sei3 Gayboys widow
"Eid you notice now he said from
whose bourne no traveller returns r.
Yea, He pronounced bourne ae if
it were spelled burn.
Yes, and just after that he said !:
"Peace to his ashes. "-Philadelphia
Press.
~
Farmer Mossbacker-W What's VIM
Jennins Bryan doin' now9
Farmer Bentoyer-Helpin' to elect
the next Republican president.-Puck
~
His teacher-Don't you know Tom
my, you should not let your left hand
know what your right hand does?
Tommy-Yes'm, but you've got to
take both hands when you want to tie
q Tin can to dogs tail.
~
This is firmly fixed on my mind,
that ignorance of the worlds doings
is not innocence. To rank with the
wise men We must know and expert
ence all things, and still have the
power to live the life that is best for
US What we read is neither knowl.
edge nor experience because thing
is written or printed, that does not
prove it true. We must in some way
know.
~
The prospective heirs of the dyiug
miser come silently into his sick room .
The physician is seated by the eide Of
the patient. a finger on his pulse.
How is our dear uncle today doctor?
asked the prospective heirs.
There is small change in his condi-
tion. whispers the doctor.
The dying miser rouses himself by
8 supreme effort. Small change 2 he
gasps. "Put-it-in--my-pocket. "
Judge
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

A sweet, innocent girl marrying q
drunkard or gambler to reform him,
is like putting hog in pallor. It
does not hurt the hog, but il hurts
the parlor.-Gaffney Ledger.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
A Serious Accident.

On Wednesday while returning
home from visit to her daughter
near the depot Mrs B. A. Capcl met
with serious accident. She had
passed the Oil Mill on Hudson st.,
and was near Jennings street when
a loose mule ran by, causing her
horse to shy off and pitch her out Of
the buggy and the wheels passed
over her body, bruising her up
pretty badly. She also had with
her her little grand child, but for
tunately it escaped unhurt. The
prompt assistance Of the neighbors
enabled Mrs. G. ,togprocecd home
in q short, but twill ebe several
days before sheirecovcrs from the
bruises and shock.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
It.naiIx 4h. wax

Usun1ly the Way.
Bfhmie-She is trying to Keep hss,
marriage q secret.
Maud-How DO you know?
"She told me so."-Baltlmcre World
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

Fumigate your houses and kill
out the germs Of disease. Mr.. r.
y. Barfield has one Of the machines
and will take pleasure in proving
its merits.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
8 Ia Boys shirt waists only.
s5c ats 5: j aokson' s.

saW e have just received o
car of nice buggies, which we are
Offering very low. Sec us before
buying,
p. A. Hodges.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
AN ORDINANCE.

TO prevent disorder in the Town
of Bennettsville and prescribe
the punishment for violation
of same:
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Alder
men OF tho Town of Bennottsville in Coun.
Gil assembled and by authority of same,
SECTION I. That any pearson CT por.
sons after this date who within tho oorpo.
rate limits Of the Town of Bennettsville,
may be engaged in biench OF the pc ace
any riotous or disorderly conduct, open
obsccnity, public drunkenness, swearing or
any conduct grossly indecent or dangerous
to the citizens Of said Town shall be deem
ed guilty OF misdemeanor, and upon con
viction shall bo fined not less than Two
Dollars nor moro than One Hundred Dol
lars, or be imprisoned not less than S days
nor moro than 80 days.
SEC. 2. That it shall be the duty Of the
Town Marshals OF tho Town OF Bennetts.
vile or any Constable 30 authorized to arrest
and commit to jail for term not exceed
ing 4S hours, (unlesa otherwise ordered by
the Council or Mayor asy person or por-
sons who violates tho above ordinance.
SEC. 8. That all ordinances Oh parts of
ordinances ia violation OF this ordinanc. !. is
hereby repealed.
Done and ratified in Council this 9Th
day OF June, A. D.. 1903.
d 1TOnrEc Hr.uon
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

Throughout every part Of my career
l have felt Dinched and hampered By
my own ignorance.-Sir Walter Scott.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

People don't worry half as
mach about what the Lord thinks
of them as they do about what
their neighbors say of them.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many man enduring
pains of accidental Cuts, Wounds. Bru.
ises. Burns, Scalus Sore feet or stiffjoints
But there's no need Tor it. Bucklens
Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure
the trouble. lis the best Salve on O arth
Tor Price. too. 2sc. at Druggists.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

Lemons extra Fancy only zoe
doz at w. n. Rowe's
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04
Winthrop College Scholarships
And Entrance Examinations,

The examinations for the award of va
cant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission of new students
will be held at BenncttsVille on Friday
July 10th ut 9 q. M
Applicants must not be less than fifteen
years of age.
When scholarships are vacated after
duly 10th, they will be awarded to those
making tho highest average Mt the exam.
lnation. The next session will open about
Septcmber l6. 1903.
For further information and catalogue
address President D. B. JOHNSON. at
Rock Hill. s. G..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

Why would a portrait painter
be o good theatrical attractions
He conld draw the people.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-04

Fire Insurance.
ENSURE YOUR COTTON GINS
U against loss by FIRE. Rates reasons
able in best of Companies. Call on
or address (office over National Bank)
a. J. BRlSTOW, Agt.
Benneltsville, s. G.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-02
CEMENT TO RED RIVER.
New Railway to Be Built Between
Those Two Points.

Guthrie, Q. r., Jan. 1.-The Lawton
News announces that a new line of rail-
way is to be built from Cement. in Caddo
county, to the Red river. The entire dis
tanee of the new line is about sixty miles.
Inc road Will tap Sterling and give that
hustling little city a railway connection
with the Frisco.
The building of this road is due to the
fact that the Frisco missed Sterling abou;
five miles, and at once a rival town
sprang up. 1t seemed that the new town
would, with a railway, soon prove win
ner. To offset this advantage the rail-
road is to build from Cement to Sterling
and thence south to Red river.
The survey has been completed from
Cement TO Sterling, a distance of eighteen
miles. y corps of men will late this
week begin the survey south from Ster-
ling and as soon as this work is COM
pleted construction on the road will begin.
At Cement the new road connects with
tn Frisco. and the southern connection
may be at Waurika with the Rock Island.
All capital necessary is said To have
been secured. and James q. Depenburt is
president of the road. which is chartered
as the Oklahoma & Texas Railway COM
ranN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-02
POPULATION OF SHAWNEE.
Census Superintendent Cassidy Thinks
It Will Reach 1900

Guthrie, O. T., Jan. THE Shawnee
News reports that up to Monday evening
the census enumerators in their reports
to Superintendent Ed. O. Cassidy showed
a total OF 9,110 people already enumerat-
ed. Several days work are Yet 10 be
done before the first trip over the city
is finished, and Superintendent Cassidy
in his instructions to his deputies has or
dered them to keep record Of all houses
at which people were not at home when
they first called and where no definite
data could be secured. There are a num-
ber of such places and the enumerators,
after concluding their work on the first
trip over the city. will return to these
houses and get such facts as are neces-
sary there.
1t is the general impression that the
number Of residents in this city will run
over 1890. the amount claimed for some
days past. The names Of all parties liv-
ing in the city. occupations Of heads of
families and whether they own the prop
erty they occupy This will furnish
data that viii be OF incalculable benefit
TO the city and assure investors of the
actual population % the city