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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Aurora Lodge. No. 80. A. F. Nj.

Aurora Lodge. No. 80. A. F. nj.
On Saturday December 9th. 1902,
st. Johns Duy. the following officers
we're i,ntalled for the ensuing masonic
year
j. 7. Stanton, w. NJ.
F. Manning, Sr., s. W.
D. H. Everett, j. W.
Levi lvey, Treasurer,
John Parish, Secretary,
Julius Currie, S. D.
r NJ. Parker, j. D.
i. P. Stanton,
Felix Station. Stewards.
j. ". Welch. Tiler.
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Clio Circuit Appointments.
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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Marlboro Still Aheadi

Several years ago Marlboro was
awarded ti.s prize for corn raising.
Since then our farmers have been
coming to the front w;t', cotton. and
some of their improved iced has sold
as high as So per bushel. If you want
to raise cotton for profit. get the seed
from Marlboro.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Moved to Bennettsytlie.

Mr. A. j. Matheson, who bought
the old Crosland residence from Mr..
Throop Crosland some time since. has
moved his family up from Blenheim.
and is now resident Of our town.
The DEMOCRAT extends q cordial
welcom ma.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
TEE PRIDE OF HEROES

Many soldiers in the last war wrote 10
say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cats,
Wounds Eorns, Sore Feet and Stiff Joints
Bucklin's Arnica Salve is the best in The
world. Same Tor Burns Scalis, BoiIs,
Ulcers. Skin Eruptions and Piles. 1t
cures or no pay. Only 25c at Douglas &
Bros drug store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09

According to the Interstate
Commerce Commission the rail
roads of this country earned
$51 100000 more this year than
they did last year and pal d $50,
600, 900 more in dividends
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
RELIGIOUS NoTEs.

As11''1 ~ ~ - 3t0 IihS'
The hour for evening services at The
churches is now 80 o'clock.
Prayer meeting at the Baptist church
every Thursday evening at7.oo.
Payer meeting at the Methodist church
every Wednesday at 7 90 p. m.
The hour for Sunday School at the
Methodist church has boon changed to
3 80 o'clock in the afternoon.
n Services wore held ut the Methodist,
Baptist aud Presbyterian church Sunday
and fair congregations attended in spite of
the inclement weather.
The annual meeting Of tho Hebron Me-
mortal Association, which is generally held
on the second Sunday IL January, has, for
good REASONS, been postponed to the fourth
Sunday in January
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
g T0WN ": AND Z GO UNITY NEWS
F Full moon on the 18th.
S.. Days are leng timing

HgsfsT| 10y Q .sHA y4e1S Gl1uluS
- Fine weather for setting out
cabbage plants and onion sets
The county commissioners
held their annual meeting Fri
Hog killing is going on,
while the plows are beginning to
break dirt for the next crop
The spring session Of the
Graded School opened Tuesday
with bright prospects
@- The largest line of MILL.
merry and dry goods shown in town
to go at cost at Mittle's store.
- We return thanks to I. G.
Williams Colored of the Bright
svlile section for special favor
Things will begin 70 get o
little dull when the farmers start
the p]ows The meal has already
been hauled home
Mittle's clearance sale begins
on Saturday morning January 10
run IS days.
The Marlboro Wholesale
Grocery has been chartered with
a capital stock of $4,000. Mr..
a. J. Matheson is president
sg Those who are fohd of
Cream Of Wheat can find it at
w. M. Rowe's.
The largest line of millinery,
dry goods shown in town to go at
cost at Mittle's store.
I'M If you want to buy nice
home in Robson county write Mr..
W. B. Burns ut st. Paups, N. C.
HORSES AND MULES-W. P. Brccden
has now on hand he finest lot of Horses
and mules ever brought to Bennottsville,
Call and SEQ them.
HD just received a fresh lot of
new crop Raisins, Currants, Citron,
Prunes, Dates, Figs. Apricots
etc., at W. M. Rowe's.
NOTICE. HAVE REMOVED ..y
OFFICE TO THE ROOMS OVER THE
PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK"
81. Il. NEw7oN.
Mittle's clearance sale legins
Saturday morning January 10th
runs Is days.
~ "Vermicella'' for sale at
w. M. Rowe's.
Use nothing but Heinz pure
white wine and cider vinegar for
sale by w. M. Rowe.
nW Ifyou want good smoke
try Cubanola Cigar for sale at
W. M. Rowe's.
sJ Pipas and Smokers Supplies in
endless variety can be found al ]. T
Douglas & Bro.
-
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
WARMING NOTICE

IL peraona are hereby warned not to
n trospass upon any lands belonging to
me or under my control in Red Bluff
township, by riding, walking, hauling cut
ting, hunting or allowing stock to run ut
large.
Dec 1a, 1907. A. J. nucstcss.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
FlOwersl Flowers +!

Mrs. Jno S. Moore has a fine
,lot Of Geraniums, Begonias
Ferns, Palms and other plants,
well rooted, that she desires to
selN Cuttings 25c per dozen.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Are You Afflicted /?

ULcER1NA is absolutely guaranteed
to cure Ulcers, Ringworns, Eczema,
Itch, Sores and chronic skin diseases.
Send 30 cents and get package by
mail. Manufactured and sold by
r.. G. DOZIER, M. D.
Lumberton, N. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Something New.

I have opened up a restaurant
in the rear of my Grocery Store
where | will be prepared to serve
meals at all hours. Highest mar
ket prices paid for country produce.
Jas. Z. David.
Oct IA 1902.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Beaaettsv;Jle CAurc h Directory


MErnoD1sr-U. Is. Smith. P. G..
Sunday school $50 p. m. Preaching at
ll.00 q. M. and TOO p. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening ut TOO o'o!ook.
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil. A.
Hodges.
BAprIsr-Rey. Rufus Ford, Pastor.
Sunday school at 1000. Preaching Sun
day at HOO o. NJ, and loop. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'olock:
Superintendent Of Sunday school. d. "
Carroll.
PREsBYTERIAN-This church for tho
present is without pastor. Prayer meet
ing on Thursday afternoon. at o'clock.
Sunday school, at 90 a. m. Superin.
iendeut % 4ciool j 7 Dudley.
Rr5aeosAl.-.R .Ray. Q W. boyd Rector,
EAeehning evaty tecona aud foarth Sunday
rt ii a.m,. aud ra q ~. Sunday
rphool At $50 n.n. ii. y & Faiaon,
aupsKin.oudon..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Cabbnge Plants for Sale.

Mrs. j. s. Lilies Of Brightsv. %,
R. F. D., 4, has some varieties 0.
cabbage plants for sale at 25 cents
per 100. Ifyou want to be early
set out now.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Women sIist.

unclaimed Letters.
Lettera addreased to the following named
doraona remain uncallod for .at tho posi-
off1oo in Bennettnville;
Mons List.
j. W. Billiard Jr., n. T.. Green,
l. A. McRay.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Cheap Reading.

Cheap Reading.
The Democrat and The Semi
weekly Atlanta Journal ono year
or $l.50,
The Democrat and McCall's
Magazlne--an excellent Lady's
Book for $1.50
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
A MILLION voICEs

Could hardly express the thanks Of IIo
m,r Hall, Of West Point, Ii. Listen why:
~ severe cold had settled on his lungs,
causing most obstinate cough Several
physicians said he had consnmtior. hu:
eenld'iol ht!a '.ilu. Nh.n AT fhnuslt
.t2 ya dopoled ne tcGan q unip l)t iIines
NeW iiSesoy;ty ~ CONSUMPTION and
SFl!t4-- |; Goa. pie,clr cared lne & savnl
ny We. ! los Weigh :,2T !ls.N lt's n0.i-
nveiy gruattet lof t'3uelS Cais ma
.'n.i 't.nNaa prlnc 81, ltd 'Eia!
bottles free at j. 7. Douglas g. Bro
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Pensioner Commissioner

The county pension board met Men.
day and after some routine business
elected Mr.. Walter Townsend Pension
Commissioner, TO whom all applica-
tions will be made. He may be found
at the Auditors Office every Saturday
during January. The Board meets
again the first Monday in Fch7u7rT.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09

Young men know it all, but
old men have the coin.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09

Crayon Portraits, As. Family Records So
memorials, &c each. Picture Frames, size
lGx20. l5c and up: Big catalogue free.
FRANK w WILLIAMS s. co.
Department Is. CHICAGO. III.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Don'tYou Love Flowers 2

|Don'tYou Love Flowero2
II SO, and you want some pretty
pots Of all sizes In which to place
them, call at the Hardware store
and you can be suited.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
6HNY 'y'ha r.s, ponf' '+flonas.

''T''E .'a7lfssi l'oa' Y f'3nGs
Wv hayo not tie timo Or zpace ,!.s
gae!f g thenk Individually tAe nysny
MOD ifiendo Who called palegtlay
with substantial evidence of their
good wishes for the success of the
Democrat and We are more encour.
aged than ever to work harder to mer-
it all that was said Of us. Thanks,
friends. many thanks.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
f OILS ApnAnLx Arr ane

U111o ADEAbhH A1TACK,
"My %i!c wss sc Ill that good piysici-
ens were unable to help her, writes nj.
NJ. Austin. OF Winchester. Ind s'but was
omrletely cured by DR. Kings New Life
Fills. They work wonders in stomach
aad liver troubles. Cure constipation and
sick 81 headache. 25c at the drug store OF
Douglas K Brother.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Hodges for Mayor.

at the mass meeting held "Wednesday
afternoon Mr.. P. A. Hodges was ohoson to
hll the unexpired term OF Mayor Mccall.
The election comes of on Monday next.
The question OF hog or no hog In town
will ngain be voted on at the same time.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Conc to Red Springs

mr. Ara L. Newton has bought n iurm
near Red Springs and moved up. He Is q
eplendid farmer ana these people have got
valuable oltizen.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
AAILTON MoLAURIN,
wi Attorney at Law and
Probate Judge.
Office in Court House.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
Estota nf Mnrv Ejlon Newfon

Mr. Office is hereby given to all credi.
~ tors of.he estate Of Mrs Mary ELLEN
Newton to render an account Of their de-
mands duly attcsted to the undersigned
Administrator, or to II. H. Newton, Esq.
his attorney, w. NJ. BRsEDEN.
- I, Administrator.
Hannettsv!lla. g: g., NOV, Il loNe
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
FOR SALEl

Lot Of 10 percent Nitrate Soda.
For shipment during February 1908.
WELLS & EDRNs.
P. 0. Box 414, Sumter, s. @.
Dec. II, 1902.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
.u5y Masonic pir4eta1.Y.
County Church Directory.
Bennettsuills Circuit Appointments


Bennettsuille Circuit Appointments
REV. ]. W. ARIAILL, P. c.
First Sunday-11 a. M, Pine Grove
3p. M, Smyrna.
Second Sunday, IL a. NJ. McColl.
3p. m, Beauty Spot.
Third Sunday-1l q. M. Pine Grove,
Bpm, Smyrna.
Fourth Sunday. IL q. m. MtCol!.
3.p. m. Beauty Spot.
Blenheim Circuit Appointments.
REV. W. B. BA Pc.
First Sunday, Hebron II a. M:
Ebenezer $3.50 p. NJ.
Second Sunday. Parnassus l ! q. IN.
Bethlehem $3.50 p. m
Third Sunday. Hebron i a. nj.
Zion $50 p. nj.
Fourth Sunday Pnrnassua l ! a. m.
Bethlehem 3. 80 p. m.
Clio Circuit Appointments.
REV. "A T. DUNLAP, P. C.
lClio-1st and End Sunday a. m..
Sd and 4th Sundays 8. 80 p. m.
Boulah list and I'd Sundays 3 80 D. M.
81 and 4th Sundays a. IN.
Sunday school every Sunday 10 a. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
cUPiDs WORK.

Married December oath, 1902. at
the residence Of the officiating officer,
by D. D. Stubbs. Esq Mr.. Julius
Stanton and miss Mary J. Odom all
Of Marlboro.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09

o1z AEFsl AEsat~ $1,000 Dai|y.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09

MAGISTRATES &C. D. Easterling, T. L.
Orosland, Dennettsville.
II. l.. McLaurin, McCol!
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
w. j. Atkinson. Blenheim,
D. D. Stubbs, Brightay,lle.
W. W. Irby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
Marlboro County Officers

SHERIFF-J. B. Green
CLERK. OF OLERK-J. A. Drake
JUDGE OF PROBATE M. MoLaurin
"a CoRoNER-O. T. Covington
SUPERVISORY e. Coward
SUpT. EDucATroN-W. L. Stanton
TREAsURER-J.H H. Thomas
AUDIToR--E. s. Carlisle
SENAToR-Knox Livingston
REPRESENTATIVES, O. Dunbar, J.
g. Campbell, r. L. Freeman.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09

.lnst reoeiYed IEaaN lo' n ilirn-
hGm Flour at
W. ri Rovs's
asB" ITresh German 9our Erout
at W NJ Rove IS
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-09
BE;NNEITS WILL i, IS. c..
BYsiils lH;,s;il 5A. RROWN g co.
y2Gaoe s1Tess Of Court House.
Friday, January 8. 1908
Our Io,on Gorvernment.

Oar Io,on Gorvernment.
MAYoR---C. S. Mccall
y ALDE2MEN--J. ;. Frank Breeden, 9. T..
Exum, John T. Douglas. w. 8. Rowe.
CLERK &c TREAsURER-Milton Nc
Laurin. Office open daily. ii.
PoLIcE-J. H. Moore.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Sir Thomas Lipton's Etfozf TO Lift Cup
Costs the Irish Peez FuAv 500, ooo|
With Fleet Numbering Thee Vessels Men
Nam II His Enerhannens AOneC Cosha SnaHFo

While Sir Thomas Upton is alone as
the challenger. the men whose money
is back Of the Reliance number ten.
nearly all of whom are millionaires.
Sir Thomas Lipton's fleet numbers
thirty-three vessels. manned by 205
men.
The baronet will entertain his friends
on the Erin and an extra steamer.
His feet includes the Shamrock III.
Shamrock II. ocean, going tug Cruiser.
steamer William Fletcher, houseboat
Narodha, six steam launches and gigs,
cutters. jolly boats and dingies-
His sailing force consists OF five cap
tains, two navigating officers. two
pilots. a doctor, a naval architect. two
secretaries, two stenographers, three
messengers. 1913 sailors. engineers.
cooks, stewards. launchmen and boys.
He rises every morning at Z O'Clock.
and before breakfast visits the chal-
lenger and other boats.
He receives more than 200 letters
day, which he answers.
His Shamrock museum is crowded
with charms and gifts.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

His two boats will be in dry dock for
twenty-five days at $500 day. total Of
$1,000. His other dry dock expenses will
bring the amount to $4,000.
He paid $4,000 for the tug Cruiser as
an extra convoy. He has chartered a
houseboat, excursion steamer. and a
barge for his guests at cost of $40, 900.
The total cost of trying to lift the
Cup will be $685.. 900. to which should be
added the cost OF entertainment. which
will increase the amount to 100000.
He never carries a penny in his pock-
cts, and his secretaries always accom-
pany him to pay bills and even car fare.
Since his arrival here two months ago
10 children have been named after him.
all of whom have received some remem-
brance.
He will have as guests during the
yacht races Earl and Countess of
Shaftesbury. Lord and Lady Mimic. Am
bassador Sir Michael Herbert. and the
secretaries of the British embassy. Gen.
eral and Mrs. Corbin. and Generals Bates
and Bliss.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

Among these are scores of horseshoes.
models of the yachts and Cup, hand
kerchiefs, soft pillows. boxes of grow
ing shamrocks, 1000 four leaf clovers,
horoscopes by the hundreds, etc.
He receives all visitors, greeting the
poorest as cordially as his millionaire
callers.
Yachting is never discussed at meals.
After dinner each night he discusses
his plans with Mr.. Fife. Captain Wringe
and his other officers.
The new Shamrock cost 100000 to
build. Her five suits of sails cost
$40 900 each. The entire cost of the boat
exceeds $450. 900.
The captains salaries are $4,000 each,
the officers $4,000. and the forty men on
each boat receive $50 a month for six
months. Each also receives SIS bonus
for coming across the ocean. An addi-
tional bonus OF $4,000 will be given If
Shamrock III wins. Altogether his crew
VIII cost him nearly 100000.
His board bill for his officers and crew
will be $4,000.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

There were great doings in the special
trains that carried the horse crowd
from New York to Saratoga last Sun
day
The train was in two sections. the
first being made up OF fourteen parlor
cars. and the second. or "Yannigan.' -
section having fourteen day coaches.
Back in the last car IN the Yannigan
section, surrounded by few old friends.
sat Edward Beaman. said to be the old
est bookmaker on the American turf.
There were some rare "reminiscences
exchanged by the coterie which sur
rounded Mr.. Beaman on the way up.
Big winnings and big losings were
talked OF. and incidents of horse races
that are now historic were recalled.
Finally the man with the hard-luck
story told his tale. When he had fin-
ished one of the group remarked:
That's fairly good yarn, but Mr..
Beaman could tell. if he would. the best
hard-luck tale that ever was told.
know he won't tell it, so 1 will.
1T was at the Saratoga meeting of
1888. Twelve horses went TO the post in
a selling race. and one-I have forgotten
the name-was a pronounced favorlte at
to 3
The start was struggling. a. 10 to /
shot getting all the best OF It. AS they
rounded into the stretch the outsider
was ten lengths to the good, and Mr..
Beaman remarked TO Dick Roach, who
was standing near:
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
RARLEMS TAKE THIRD
GAME FROM MT. TABORS

For the third time this season the
Hariems defeated the Mount Tabor
Church baseball team Friday after
noon on the Georgetown University
campus. The score was 10 to 4. The
Mount Tabors. in the second inning.
made seven hits off Lockbueler, which
netted four runs. In the third inning.
however. Gleason went in the box for
the Harlems. and the locals were un-
able TO score again. Gleason was struck
twice by pitched balls
"Rube" Clark was engaged by the
Mount Tabors 20 pitch, and though but
few scattered hits were made of his de-
livery the poor support given him by
the inhelders cost the game. The
fielding and batting Of BeiIash, OF the
Harlems. was one of the features of
the game.
The Harlem nine is the only one that
has defeated the Mount Tabor nine since
Its organization.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Md, Aug. 22.-William
Frank Lannan has filed suit in the coun-
ty court for a divorce from his wife,
Louise X Lannan The plaintiff has
been resident of this county for over
three years prior to the filing of this
suit The bill states that the maiden
name Of the defendant was Louise K.
Geagler. and that the parties were mar
ried in Baltimore, Md, on April 27, 1899
by the Rev. Charles L. Allison, pastor
OF Westminster Presbyterian Church
The defendant resides in Chicago, Ill, at
present. Desertion Is charged.
Thomas c. Homiller has filed suit for
divorce from his wife. Jenyer Homiller.
The bill charges that on October p. 1873.
the parties were married in Chicago, III. :,
by the Rev. William Cheney, and that
they lived together in Washington, D.
c, until August l. 1890. when the de-
fendant deserted the plaintiff. The de-
fendant now resides in Washington.
Lewis Yeager today brought suit for
divorce from Carrie Yeager on the
ground of desertion. The parties were
married on May Is, 1889, and lived to-
gether in this town until November, 1893
when the wife deserted the husband
Joseph E. Bissett has brought suit
against his wife. Margaret A. Bissett.
asking for limited divorce.
Nancy Smith. negress. was arrested
here this morning upon three bench
warrants by Deputy Sheriff White, and
lodged in jail TO await trial on three
charges of selling intoxicating liquors.
She has been in Washington hiding from
the county officials. but came back to
her home here one day during the fair.
She was seen by Deputy Selby. who
placed the warrants in the hands OF
Deputy White.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
EARLY MORNING FIRES
CAUSE SMALL DAMAGE

Two early morning fires did damage
yesterday to the amount of $430,
covered by insurance. The first alarm
was turned IN at 3:45 O'Clock. for
a fire supposed TO have originated
through spontaneous combustion in
Mrs. Jennie Redfern's dyeing estab-
lishment. at 1928 Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. In this fire. $3.50 damage was done
Shortly after o'clock an alarm was
turned in from box 81. for fire in the
house at 10O1 Twenty sixth Street north
west. owned by William Carley, and oc-
cupied by John Mccormick This fire
was due to the explosion of a lamp. The
damage to the building amounted to
$3.50. and the furniture. To $50
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
AMERICAN LABOR UNIONS
OFFICIALLY CONDEMNED

OTTAWA. Aug. 22.-The report of the
Royal Labor Commission. appointed to
investigate the Industrial troubles in
British Columbia, was laid before the
house of commons yesterday. 1t is d
slashing condemnation OF American
unions and combines. One of the strikes
under investigation was that OF the
Canadian Pacific Railroad men OF the
Western division. The report says that
the men were organized by the Brother
hood OF Railway Employees, which it
characterizes as "a secret society
bound together with strong oath and
under control Of a foreign executive -
The Brotherhood headquarters are in
San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
HOW AN EYE COST A
TURFMAN A THOUSAND
Story of Former Bookmaker Edward Beaman S
Hard Luck the Worst Ever.

THAT thing In the lead will win
sure
+" Nonsense exclaimed Roach, impa-
tiently. 1t hasn't a chance on earth
It's his money sure,' reiterated Mr..
Beaman.
TN bet you a thousand dollars to
dollar that he won't win,' rejoined
Roach.
I'm down and out replied Mr.. Bea-
man. and you know 1t. Dick
Well. I'll bet you thousand dollars
to a pin, then said Roach.
Mr.. Beaman felt in his coat for a
pin, but not one could he find. Look
ing down on the ground. and seeing one
right at his feet. he picked it up and
showed it to Roach. who exclaimed:
You're on
--Beaman was right. and the outsider
won. Roach had returned to his box
and was paying of the bets on that
race. Mr. Beaman came along with his
pin. handed 1t up to Roach. who turned
TO his cashier and said:
'Giye Beaman a thousand dollars
Just as the cashier was about to
hand over the money Roach leaned
down 10 take the pin. Suddenly he
turned TO the cashier and exclaimed:
Don't pay out that money. l bet a
thousand dollars to a pin. and Beaman
puts up a needle.
Sure enough, a needle It was, and
Mr.. Beaman lost thousand by just an
eye
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
YOUNG KID M'FADDEN
TR0UNCES BILLY RYAN

BOSTON. Mass. Aug. 22.-"Kid" Nc
Fadden. the little sorrei top sparring
partner of Young Corbett." and one of
the best featherweights in the country,
defeated Billy Ryan. OF South Boston.
in eight rounds al the Lenox Club last
night. During the eighth round Ryan
was so far gone and in such a groggy
condition that Referee Donnelly stopped
the bout and declared McFadden the
winner.