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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
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How thc Bnkers SDctsIf fii lid III. ~ sihS
Mere Touch of} tho lfnnd.. ss Is.
nliers have ID curious Way OF tell.
Ing Just what the StcmperaturcTot: tho
oven Is. :: saii q bnker WHO has been III
Z the business for more than d, quarter
OF n century, and they can! tell, too,
with almost marvellous ACCURACY. You
take IA man who is MI expert III the
business. and he ,cpn tell what tho tenn
peraturc of the, ovcAS Is by simply
touching the hnndle OF the ovenrdoor.
( LII nine cases out OF ten heszwlii not
miss 1t to the fraction Of degree.
Bnkers have other ways, Of course, Of
testing the heat OF tho oven. D For In
stance, when baking bread they some.
times throw a'plece OF white. paper, In
to the OHen, ana IL It turns brown the
oven is at the proper temperature, or,
when baising other things, ntheya Will
throw q little cornmeal flour into tile
oven III order to test the heat. But
the bnker's fingers are the best gauge,
and when you come to think Of the diff.
ferent temperatures required in bak-
ing different things It is no small
achievement to even approximate the
heat or the oven by touching the ham
lie Of the oven door.
"lsukcrs figure that during the rising
time OF lonf Of bread, utter 1t has
been placed III the oven, it ought to be
IN temperature Of rs degrees T.. Dur
lug the baking process. In order. to cook
the stnrch, expand the carbonic acid
gas, mir and steam and driye OFF the ai-
coEol. the inside Of tile loaf must reg
ister at least 22O degrees. In baking
rolls. buns, .scones. tea biscuits, drop
enkea. fancy cakes, New York cakes,
mullins, pun cakes and things Of that
sort the oven must show heat OF 45O
degrees or higher. !. When the oven is
ut 400 degrees. Il is 1T for. cream puffs,
sugar cahcs. queen CAKES; rock cakes,
jnmbles. lady fingers. rough and ready
and jelly rolls. At $50 degrees wine
cakes. cup cakes, ginger nuts and
snaps, pies. gingerbread spice enkcs,
such MS rnisin, currant. citron, pound,
bride and so on, may be baked. It
requires still lower temperature to
bnke wedding cakes, kisses, anise drops
and things iii this class But what.
ever temperature the old baker wants,
he can tell when he has 1t by simply
touching the. handle OF the oven door,.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
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/, Rl::EfSlOLUTlOESs

4At the Church Cob ference shsld
September 8. 1 sos. ia: the; Bennetts,
vile = Methodist Episcopal Church
South, !, the following Reaol tions was
" nlaslllimousl VI adopted by.sa Using
vote: \ !
d Resolved that the thanks OF the en-.
tire membership Of this church aud
of christians generally, are due to
Brother Joseph Lindsay Breeden for
his services which have been SO faith
fully and efficiently rendered in the
building of our new churrh.
That we heartily thank him and
pray Gods special blessing upon him
in his declining years.
That this Resolution be published
and an ongrosaed copy be delivered
10 him.
r Cosby Newton.
SEQ.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
"A Visit Spoiled.

On Monday last, Massrs T. G. Edwards
of Columbia and J.. F. Edwasdssof Sum.
ter were passengers Oh the freight trim
for Bennettsvillo to visit relatives and
apend some days here, When the train
stopped ut Lumber, Mr.. ]. F. Edwards
wantedsa drink of water and walked up
the;aislesto the cooler got a drink and
started back, when tho cars suddenly came
together with such force as to throw him,
bruise him up badly, and require the at.
tention Of physician. DR.. Faison met
him at our depot and ho was taken to the
home of Mr. Powors, whore he was
treated until Wednesday, morning when
his brother took him back home. He will
sue the road for damages, and if he should
be laid up long the loss to him will be
heavy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
10 Manufacture Paper Quilts.
A New Invention and a Company
Organized to push the Work.

I A New Invention and Company
Organized to push the Work.
Z Lexington Dispatch aud
The National Fiber and Paper
Bed Quilt Company was organized
here Saturday. The stockholders
ara Messsr D. w. Bagley, D. f.
Conrad and j W Crowoll, AID
the company is organized for tae
purpose OF manufacturing paper
bed quilts.
r, Paper bed quilts is something
new nnaur sho sun. 1'ha iiiea ia
supposed to be entirely new.aul
original with these gentlemen and
patent has been applied for. The
quilts are made Of two sheets of
crimped paper, with cloth outsides.
Simple. isn't it? And yet one of
the three owners has been offered
$4,000 in cash for his third inter
eat in the invention. The quilts
are:absolutely air tight and are
salu 10 De 0S warm or warmer Cnan
awoolen blanket. The paper used
will be disinfected and many promi-
nent physicians say they will be
more healthy than the quilts now
in use. The rustling noise notice
able about paper is absolutely done
away With by the use of the crimp-
ed paper and when finished the
quilts are very plant and almost
as soft as woolen blankets. They
are to be quilted on q sewing ma
chine. The cost Of manufacture
will be small and the quilts will
retail at from $3.50 to $50 per
dozen.
! The company has already Sc
cured q large number of orders.
In order to supply the immediate
wants of the trade the owners Of
the invention will at present hire
the quilts made, but it is their in
tention to erect factory and es-
tablish u plant as soon as the bust
ness may require it.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Dcath In Wall Paper.

Tho general public, we fear, is
not acquainted with the dangers
arising from arsenic coloring matt
ter in wall paper. A recent death
in Palmer, Mass is directly attri-
buted, by the medical authorities,
to this cause. The trouble which
resulted 60 disastrously made it's
appearance a yeor and half ago
in what seemed to be nervous dys-
pepsia. Two months Of travel
abroad seemed to greatly improve
the pationt, but on returning home
grew worse again. On account Of
certain conflicting SYMPTOMS which
could not be readily accounted
for, a specialist was called in and
gave it US his opinion that there
was Arsenic poisoning in the sys-
tenn. An Investigation WAS then
made which resulted in the discov-
cry of arsenic colors in the wall
paper Of tho sitting room. This
room had been papered shortly
previous to the appearance Of the
first symtoms. The wall paper
was ut once removed, but the dis
ease had by this time progressed
80 far that it was impossible to
cave the lifc of the unfortunate
victim.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Tho Weight OF q Tribe.

In the journal OF the celebrated Eng.
lish preacher, Frederick Robertson, oc.
ours the following singular passage:
III had not known certain person,
never should have given up soldier
Ing to become minister; If I had
not met certain LADY, I.naver should
have known that person; If. my dog
had mot disturbed that lady's invalid
child ut night I never should have met
her. It is true. then. that IL my dog
had not barked on that particular
night should now be In the dragoons
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

gB The social feature of the
State Fair is an important item
in considering the advantages of
being an exhibitor, you meet the
best. and most progressive far
mers and stock breeders in the
State, and make many friends
who are valuable to you. Then
prepare a good exhibit to 60 TO
the next State Fair, Oct. 27-3O.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
MOT TICE1!

rs hereby given that undor an order
II from tho Court of Bankruptcy am
authorized to soil at private sale the fol
lowing land belonging to the Estate Of
John Manning Bankrupt situate in Marl-
boro County. S. C..to wit:
Ono tract known as The "Galloway
Place." on the road from Parnassus to
Clio, containing 1874 acres.
One tract known as the Dunbar
Place" containing 2l9 acres.
One tract known as the .''Bundy Place
containing GO acres.
One tract known as the ''IGvcrctt
Place" on road; from Chcraw to Marion
containing 22G acres.
Persons wishing to buy can address me
at Clio. s. c., or II. II. Newton or T,
w. Boucher, at Bennettsvillc, S. e.
JOHN CALHOUN,
Trustee.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

Unclaimed Letters.
Letters addressed to the following. named
dersons remain uncallcd for nt the post
Office in Bennottsvillo
Mems List.
Rev. Mackley, Richard Mcleod !,
Andrew Eddy, j w Mills, Willie
Turnstal, Arlder McTae, EIard John.
son, John Mooney, Burty Moore, w.
Grove John Pase.
Wolncn's List.
Mrs. Nose Evans, Isebccca Will
linms, Mrs. D T. Odom.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Insurance Refunds Loss.

Mr.. A j. Bristow, represon ting the
best companies of the world, offers the
people Of Marlboro and surrounding
country protection against loss by fire,
lightning or windsto ms. Such losses
are liable to occur any day or night
ahd your only security against either
is insurance in some good company
This is offered by Mr.. Bristow, he
states in his ad, at little cost A word
to the wise is good advice.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
" fR7etft T--T'N.' p, -. ~ 7 :"
Faah ION IN the Garden

It Is the passion for fashionable nov.
elties-n. passion Of modern existence
which prevents us from enjoying our
gardens as our grandparents used to
enjoy theirs. We allow our hired gar
deners to drive tbence all the simple
old flowers that our fathers loved and
called by pet names which were fhnil-
lar to us all In nursery days. TLondon
Garden.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
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 ut Benncttsvillc on Friday
July 10th at 9 a. m:
Applicants must not be less than fifteen
years of age.
When scholarships are Yacalcd after
July 10Th, they will be awarded to those
making the highest average at the exam,
ination. The next session will open about
September 1G. 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, 1903-09-18

Mr.. Henry L. Dohlman, Of Ko-
homo, Ind, charges his wife, who
is now suing for divorce, with op-
Grating a marriage trust, he being
the eighteenth man she has mar
ried in as many years. He says she
has four divorced husbands in In
diana, eight in Ohio and five in
other States.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
usy.t /

4 aveler recently rct,lrnet from
iap0 tells OF some OF the queer LAWS
III country concerning divorce: ::
Il divorce on the purt oil tie husband
ts easily obtained. One OF the. legal
causes OF divorce is If: the husband
find the. wife too loluacious.'' Yet In
all my long .experienee;in Mpan have
met only one man who discarded his
wife, and never met with family
where disscnsion existed i,or have x
ever heard OF husband treating his
wife with severity, although the same
cannot be said of-some parents:in. NV.
who consider their sons wife q mere
chnttel. As a general. ruic, the. appear
ance Of girls and women test1fes Of d
lightness Of heart not always found IN
other clines where their sisters have
more abundant means Of happiness"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many a man enduring
iscs. Burns, Scalds Sore ieet or stii Joints
But there's no need ior il. Bucklenss
Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best Salve on o.arth
Tor Price, TOO. 75c, at Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
A Greater Fair.

Senator Mccall attended a
meeting Of the State Fair COM
mittee last Thursday in Columbia.
The purpose of the committee is to
improve the grounds and buildings
and get things in shape for q
"greater Fair" this year. A low
railroad fare will carry the crowd
and swell the attendance.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Wants All Automohile.

Y HIIs ah A'itNWnhlIe
Mr. ". J. Goyington Of Hebron is
very anrious to purchase an Automo.
BIG u il'se III &C ipgp, and ssYR IL
Qol AjcCall viii only giyo him q good
road to Nj George Croslan2's sand
BED nc "!.. 11y ohe AT once. ii not he
will buy another horse and drive
three to his buggy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
AN oRDTNAMS3E,, / ;:.,'
To prevent disorder inlthe Town;
81 Bennettsville and prescrib be-
the punishment for a yiolatio

~ lItSSOAu SA1oOI 0O1 LII UuSs ~ OW1l3Fs
! Of Bennettsville and prescribe 8
the punishment fora YiolationS
Of same: s.,s .s3ssi
BE it Ordained by The iInycr aud iAldess,sS7l
men Of tSe Town OF Bannettsv:llc, in Conp -;t
eli nHaembIsd aud by nuthotity ,os: salns. Il. .3
Seer rtoN,i That atiSa pcaraoie rr !;
aona after this date who Within the ,corpo. u,
rate limitsoi tho Town or Bennettayiie.g .g
may ne engaged in u picnch OF the pence, ,S.
any riotous or disorderly conduct, open.
obscenity, public drunkenness, swearing or:
any conduct grossly indecent OF: dang gerousS n
to the, citizens Of said Town shall be- deem s.
ed guilty of a rnsIlemcanor, and upon con :; Z
viction shall be fined not less than Two 4
Dollars nor more than One Hundred Dol-
lars, or be imprisoned not less than S; days &
nor moro than 80 days. 3 f.
SEC. 2 That it shall be the duty Of the I
Town Marahals of the Town Of Bcpnetta... y /
vile or any Constable so authorized to jarreHt
and commit to jill for a term not exceed -
ing 4S hourI, (nnless otherwise ordered by !?
tho Council or Mayor any PEI sonIor per-3
cons who violates the above s:linanco.
SEc. 3 That al ordinances Of parts OF !
ordinances in violation of ths 'ordinauo /. is I
hereby repealed. .i \:
Done and ratified. in Council this 5th5;
day OF June, A. D.. 1908
p. a. HODGES, MAYOR II
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Down III Wilmington.

The Wilmington Star says:
"With cotton selling at III
cents per ponnd, eggs at 80 cents
per dozen, hams at 16 to I8 cents
pound, sweet potatoes at $1.00.
per bushel, and SO on, the farmer
has no right to kick. These being
the prices that prevail in Will
mington,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
.r.....ss.:.,e-,g.: !. =. I.,.s:-:...,-,
= ssiEtssan~, u.uss. ( ,ens.

!, 1.-Two phMiSit as. hsl = ling; and
siuSborni:fglt wilh';tN abc,#s on Q D MY 81
HglI.ldhg' writes, .TI.I ,iughes ,;of.
DnPoint, Gas and gave .rne, up.
Everybody thought my time lad
dome: AS iast resort tried DR.,
Kings New Discovery inr Consump:
ton. :, The*henso!iE y received was
striking and I%n3 6a lny ieet.in Il
few, days. =, Nfw ! have esrli:ely re-
gained my health IT conq,iers nll
Coughs, Colds .rnl- broat and Lung
Troubles Guanntced byJ. {. Doug.
lns u Bro Drug: Store Price SOC md
$780, Tfial! II Po!!le$'iree, I! i;
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

Died at the residence of her s,n-in
law, Mr. Geo. NJ. Webster in the Be-
thel section after short illness on
Sunday night about II O'Clock Mrs.
patlence Bennett, aged about 80 yrs.
She was q member Of the Baptist
church and led an exemplary chris.
tian life Her daily life manifested
the fruits of the spirit, love. joy, peace,
gentleness, faith, meekness The sum.
mons came suddenly, she was sick
only few moments aud while willing
hands were ministering to her relief,
she said clay me down" and peace.
fully fell on sleep.
She was laid to rest in the family
burying ground Tuesday morning,
Rev. 4. Ford conducting the burial
service.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

RB 10 those who at the last
State Fair said "Why Pve got
better than that at home," the
managers say, "Proye it by be-.
coming an exhibitor at the next
State Fair with your best. Get
full particulars from A. W.Love
Chester, s. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
CUPiD's WORK.

CUPoiD'S WORK.
Married on Wednesday, after.
uoon at tho Baptist Parsonage,
Mr.. L. r. Sca1fe Of Timmons-
vile to Mrs. Emily Miles of this
county, Rev. R. Ford officia-
ting.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

For one man who can stand prosperity
there are n hundred TINT Will stand
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Feminine' FeIicAy.

Eustacia-How pleased Eleanor .iookB
tonight! :. :.
Edmonia-Yes; she's either had pro-
posal or some man has sent her u box
OF candy.-EXchange.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
W Got it at Mittle's store.

Probably the lsrges. man in
the world died in f'hio ths other
day. "Big Joe" Grimes in his
name. He was "a years Of age,
weighed 754 pounds, and 6 feet
4 inches in height. While riding
in cab his great weight broke
through the bottom and one of
his legs was gashed, the wound
refusing to heal.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
DEATHS DOLNGS.

Died at her home on Mr.. A. j..
David's place north east Of town,
after s',ort illness on Friday last,
Sept II, 1908, Mrs. Martha NIilliken,
the venerable mother-in-law Of Mr..
T. r. Rivers, aged about so years.
She leaves several children, all grown,
and large circle of relatives to mourn
her death. She was q good woman
and noted for kind deeds.
She was laid to rest at Pine Grove
cemetery.on Saturday afternoon.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Ready for Your Orders:

Kenuy lot ?0ur NINgFS:
Mr.. L. P. .fStuubs pf Lester has
taken the .AgepcH t5r lie Will
bur's Stock Food, for stock and
poultry. None better on the mar
ket. Every pacl,ago guaran teed.
It will also prevent hog cholera,
and those who use itcae rect easy
as to cure. Orders willb delivered
Write-or phone .},'T2-an,l he will
be4pleased to giyo ~ ail'ingorma-
ton. r. q. ,. M 4. aoti in any.
quantity. !; #!.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
Iiin Reversea.

Funny thing that. Ever notice it7"
"What tsp
"Why, when mans down it's MI
up with him."--Baltimore News:
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

FOR SALE One second hanl SO
Saw Winship Gin ;.;Gne second hand so
saw Smith Gin, One Acme Cotton Press
all in good shape. Also One Pitcher
Pump and, 3S feet pining can ne fought
at q. bargain. . ,j..F DAVID.
August 20, 1908, /.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE.

LAYING this day filed in tho Probate
III Judges Office OF Marlboro County my
fnal roturn as Committeeman of SaIah
Thompson. Notice is hereby given that
will apply to said Court on the 10Th day
OF Oct 1903 for final discharge ns such
Committeeman.
JAMES MCDANIEL,
Committccman.
Sept 10Th 1903.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

Fen feet Of snow was reported in
Colorado on Tuesday. Also heavy
fall in Wyoming.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

Wanted Purchaser.
:, For a: fine featherbed 40 or
90 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
60 into a paying business call
at the Democrat. Office and get
particulars. J.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

The y. s. Mint at Philadelphia
has stopped coming pennies.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18
pa Boys slirf wasiists only
9 aJacllson.s
eaYs We have Irii

Bay We have III 1oGelved n
cars0f.aniS Mh we arc
oitfaifygil{{.'5 ..2.s Ia 5sal al,ds1 "a
3nJ:iag.'' s<Hs Il 'a
.ss /. !. 1 cssss !! ESQ.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-18

:Lcmons extra Rancy orly zoe
dez at :: :'....s ", NJ Itewo's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-10
Powers Do Not Approve of
United States Position on
Chinese Indemnity
MAY GRANT EXTENSION OF TIME
Not Likely Payment of Indemnity in
Silver Will Be Accepted, Even in
Face Of United States Decision
chaffee Tells How He Might Have
Seized $50, 100000 Chinese Coin.

London, Jan. 10.-Negotiation be-
tween the powers regarding the method
of paying the Chinese indemnity are
proceeding. Washington's acceptance
of the Chinese proposal to pay in silver
her dues does not meet with custom ap-
proval. An European foreign official
said to the Associated Press today:
"America and England have been Pc
culiarly generous to China, but this
last step meets with considerable oppo-
sition in various quarters. We are will
ing to do everything in our power, but
the situation is very complicated. The
Chinese say If they have to pay in gold
It will mean their country is ruined. On
the other hand, il payment Is made in
silver at the present value of the tael
Indemnity, which was made as low as
1t consistently could be made, will be
enormously reduced. Possibly we may
be able to reach some compromise
which will be satisfactory not only to
the United States but to the other
powers, who do not feel so generously
inclined. by extension of the time for
payments and other arrangements by
which all the credit nations may be
satisfied and serious consequences to
China averted."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-10
TO OPPOSE TREATY
Beet Sugar Interests Demand That the
Treaty With Cuba Be So Amended
That the Operation of Tariff conces.
sions Be Limited to Five Years.

Washington, Jan. 10.-Senator Bur-
rows, who has been prominent in the
conferences of the Michigan beet sugar
producers for the past three days. had a
long interview with President Roose-
velt today, during which, 1t is under
stood, he Indicated to the president that
the Cuban reciprocity treaty now pend
ing in the senate was not satisfactory
to the beet sugar interests of his state
and that 1t was likely. to encounter seri-
Gus opposition, unless it could be so
amended as to provide that concessions
to Cuba as to tariff rates should remain
in force for five years. A strong inti-
nation is made that unless an anne md
ment to the treaty is made the Michi-
gan congressional delegation as we'll as
the delegations from other sugar pro-
ducing states will feel constrained to
oppose a ratification of the treaty. AS
far as known the president has not In
dicated what his attitude might be In
regard to the proposition to amend the
rending treaty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-10
SOME OF THEIR METHODS.
Foreigners Robbed and Cruelty Abused
at the Mines.

New York, Jan. 10.-Ten Slavs,
ragged and half starved, have arrived
here from Toms Creek, Va, whittier
thev went six weeks ago with thirty
two others on promise of steady work
in the coal mines at $3.50 day. They
tell a story of oppression that has
caused the Austrian ambassador at
Washington, Baron Hengenmuller, to
start an investigation. with the object
of freeing the men still at the mine and
obtaining redress for their wrongs.
After having been hired the men were
taken to the little town of Georgel, on
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, whence
they drove twenty miles across the
country. Next morning each man re-
ceiyed several sticks of dynamite and
some petroleum. "rhese are your
FOOLS" they were told They will cost
YOU $40 and we will take it in INSTALL
ments out of your pay" The men
worked eleven hours the first day. AT
night they received so cents each in
stead of $3.50 and they protested. But
they were told to be careful of their
money. as they would be expected to
nav part of the cost of their materials
ont of it at the end OF the week. This
condition of affairs continued for three
weeks. Thsn fortytwo men escaped.
All but ten were recaptured and taken
back to the mine.