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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
RELIGIOUS NOTES.
PRAYER meeting at Presby terian church

Prayer. meeting at Presbyterian church
Thursday afternoon at S p. m. is'}a
& The hour for evening services at the
churches is now $50 O'Clock.
Prayer meeting at the Baptist church
every Thursday evening at 800. Il.
Payer meeting nt the Methodipt church
avery Wednesday ut 800 p. m.
The hour Cor Sunday School at the
Methodist ohuroh has been changed to
90 O'Clock In the afternoon.
Rev. Allen McFarlan has q meeting in
progress at the Cotton Mill. Service every
evening at 8.3o
Service in Presbyterian Church next Sab
tath morning at II o'clock, and evenil z
at $50. Subject Of Sunday evenings aer-
mon: 'tSeoulasism." All are invited.
= . u y 81. IL p :. grI
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
A Successful Farmer.

Mr. Louis Chavis OF Adams
vile is not only successful farmer,
but an up-to-date raiser of vege-
tables of all kind. He has shown
some of the finest cabbage, corn
beets, Irish potatoes and peas ever
brought to market. He can snp.
ply you anything now, and wants
to keep them on the market until
frost. His potatoes are the larges
ever seen here, and they are
sound too.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Enforcing Rule Against Dancing

In connection with the ques-
tion recently raised in the Flor
ence Brptist church whether
the members were to be allow
ed to continue dancing and
keep their names on the church
book q meeting was held Sunday
and three names were dropped
from the rolls. 1t had been de
cided that the church would
take a stand against dancing
and maintain it against anyone
who would persist in this prac.
tice.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
a Vegetable Curiosity.

Mr.. G. u. Quick of Smithville
brought lis Saturday q cabbage
collard with a head at the root. II
was what he calls g 'muflled cab.
bagc." The drum is about 6 inches
long, 4 inches in diameter, per.
fectlY hard and from the sides
hang numerous leaves like a col.
lard. Mr.. Quick says Smithville
has also rnffled cotton that is q
curiosity. Mr.. G. D. Spears says
this vegetable curiosity IL O. cross
OF cabbage and turnip. 1t was
grown by Mr.. J. H. Quick.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Lifo Pills. Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their mntchloss merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure b'ood and build up your hcnlth.
Only IS cents, money back IL not cured.
Sold by J, r. Douglas & Bro Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
YOUNG PEOPLES WEEKLY.

IF you want your boy or girl to have a
good paper for their own reading give
them the "Young Peoples Weekly the
leading young peoples paper Of America
containing each week from s to II pages
solid food for young minds. Subscribers
to the DEMOCRAT can have it sent to any
address Tor 80 cts. Remember the price
OF the two papers is only SIZE.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Bville
ICE! ICE! 1cE!

| want you all to know that /
have opened in connection with
my market an ice house and am
prepared to fill all orders for ice
in any quantity at right prices.
Send me your orders and see if
| don't fill them promptly. Call
and get tickets if you desire to
save annoyance in making change.
Respectfully,
G. Z. Covington.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
tay Not cheap goods but good
goods at NIitLle's store.

Cheap Reading.
The Democrat and The Semi
weekly Atlanta Journal one year
or $1.50.
The Democrat and McCalPs
Magazlnc--an excellent Lady's
Book for $3.50
The Sunny South and the Demo
orat for only $50
The Democrat and New IDEA
for $3.50. Sample can had.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Driven to Desperation.

Living Mt M out of the way place re-
mote from civilization, a family is often
driven to desperation in case Of accident,
resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers,
etc. Lay in n supply of Bucklcn'a Arnica
Salyo. It's the best on earth a5c at j. T.
Douglas Bros Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Are You Afflicted /?

ULcEnINA is absolutely guaranteed
to cure Ulcers, Ringworms, Eczema
Itch, Sores and chronic skin diseases
Send SO cents and get package by
mail. Manufactured and sold by
Il. G. DozIER, M. D.
Lnmberton, N, G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Card Of Thanks.

| wish to thank the people q
Bennettsvillc for their kindnel,
SO literally accorded me durin !
the illness and death of my wi,
which occurred on July 7th.
Sincerely,
e. l.. Hamilton.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
DEATHS, DOINGS.

Mrs. J. p. Napier, a resident Of
Oak Grove, Marion county, died
on Sunday and was buried at
Bethlehem church, Marlboro Nor
day.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Missionary Rally at zion

There will be "Silyer Jubilee" by
the Young Peoples Missionary Society
of Zion church Sunday evening, July
18th, 1908, at $50 O'Clock. All are
cordially invited to be piesent. An
interesting program will be rendered.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Our First Melon.

Mr.. B. II. Covington brought
US on Friday a large and pretty
melon outside, but it was not fully
ripe, caused 70 doubt, by the
heavy rains Of the past week. He
sold q fine lot that day at prices
from Is cents up.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Flowers / Flowers /!

Mrs. Jnos. Moore has a fine
lot OF GerauiUlns, Begoniaa
Ferns, Palms and other plants,
well rooted that she desires 10
sell Cuttings 25c per dozen.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

Strength aud vigor come of good
food, duly digested. Force, a ready
to serve wheat and barley food, adds
no burden, but sustains, nourishcs,
invigoratcs.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

Since the completion of the new
cable message can be sem
around the world in nine and ore
half minutes.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
unclaimed LottorS.

UnCIuImod LottorS.
Letters addressed to the following named
dersons remain nncalled for at the post
Office in Bcnncttsvillc:
Mems List.
S D Shild, Samuel Powe, w B
Harris, w p johnson, 9 H Smith,
Il Blackwell Smith, John w
Stubs, G l. McNeal, Albert Wal
ters, d FThompson, Cinnil Stcph-
en-, DR.. j. B. Gunter, William
Brown.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

PERSONAL & ss :5 II
Mrs T. w. SB ouchier,$ left Wed.
nesday for the mountains rs
Miss Lola David is visiting
friends in Society Hill
Mr.. Alex Odom Of Red Hill
was in town Tuesday and called
to see us
Mr. Thos Fraser of Hebron
was in town Tuesday with a
wagon load of nice watermelons.
Miss Annie Sumner of Harts-
VILE is the guest of Miss Sallie
Miller
Mrs. w. .P. Breeden and child
ren are recreating in the noun
tains Of North Carolina
Mrs. r. j. Patterson and child
ren are visiting her parents near
Gibson
Miss Bertha Brown who has
been visiting friends in Whining
ton ha., returned home
Mr.. Arthur White of Society
Hill is now with Mr.. S. Q. Thomp
son in the Telephone Business
Miss Halle Fraser of Darling
ton is visiting her aunt Mrs.
Ellerbe Powers
Mrs. Grace McCollum of Sum
ter is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. DR.. J. l.. Jordon
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Crosland
and children. accompanied by
Miss Bessie Carlisle are spend
ing some time att ackson Springs!
Little Miss Mary Swami is
spending some time with her sis
ter Mrs. j. M. Howell in vii
mington
Mr.. Edward Mittle after q
pleasant visit to Virginia Mary
land and New York has returned
home
Misses Mabel Peterkin Of Lou
siana and Johnnie Morris of Kan
sas are the guests Of Mrs. Fred
Rowe
Mr. Gordon Cooper, the popu-
lar agent at the A. G. l.. Depot
at Maxton spent Sunday night
in town with his mother.
Mr.. Cary Odom and wife of
Lester spent Saturday and Sun
day with relatives at Rocking
| ham
Mr. Noah Odom Of the Flats,
was up Tuesday. He says the
rain Monday afternoon was The
heaviest yet. Cotton badly hurt
Mr.. D D. Parish Of Ebenezer
section was up Wednesday,. His
crops are only tolerablc this
Iyear-too much rain
Mr.. r. Cosby Newton has re
turned from a visit to Conway.
Crops here will compare with
!, any he saw
Mr.. Arthur Bounds of Colum
bia spent Sunday at home with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ira M.
| Bounds.
Rev. M. G. Quick Of Smith
iv.lla was IN town ruesdaY ana
Ecaiiej Fle says arops are i'n-
prcvia g il his section.
/ Nlr + &. Covington OF l3us
.iGlS i4luber Co., i}DarGu{an. il.
O., caule over Monday aii,, spenl
Tuesday with his parents Alr.
and Mrs G. e. Covington
Mcssrs Kibbler and Muldrow,
| who are making some fine lum
| Der Of all kinds on the Rcd Hill
lands Of Mr.. Carrigan, were in
town Tuesday afternoon
Mr.. Ben Jones lucky farmer
Of Hebron was up Tuesday. Ben
says the recent heavy rains has
hurt cotton badly on sandy land.
Has seen several fields that won
pay rent
Mr.. P. S. Stubbs, ono Of Heb.
ron's progressive farmers, was
up Wednesday and called. He
ihas the finest crop he ever had,
and plenty OF old ham and fruit
in abundance
. Rev. A. l. johnson, Of Colum
bia, is here i'll the interest OF
mission work at the Mills here
: and at McColl. Flo comes by re
quest Of Prcsbytery and will
make his homo while in this field
=. at BcnncttsviIlc
Mr. NJ. E. McNair Of Red
Springs arrived Wednesday
night to relieve Mr.. j. II. Eason
for n short time as Express
Agent. Mr.. and Mrs. Eason cx-
pcct TO leave Saturday to spend
some time IN Western North
Carolina
pEIA sT,IJCs D0yhycC
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Blenheim Circuit Appointments.
Clio Circuit appointments.

REV. A. T. DUNLAP, p. c.
Clio-Preaching every Sunday morning
at o'clock. Epworth League Sun.
day night at 8 o'clock. Sunday school
Ut 10 q. m. W. a. llinshaw, Supt.
Prnyer meeting Monday night at s.
Beulah Preaching every Sunday aft al
o'clock. Sunday school at 3. L.
NJ. Jackson,lSupt.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD.

REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD.
least nineteen years of age. The pur-
pose OF the General Assembly being to
encourage men teachers, preference
VIII be given to those who fl -"'sh sat
isfactory evidence OF having already
taught for at least one session, and
with SUCCESS: but If from any county
there be no suitable applicants who
have taught. the scholarship Of that
county may he awarded to young
man who only intends TO teach.
2. Applications shall he made to the
President of the College. at Columbia
before July 1st. upon prescribed blanks
furnished by the President or by County
Supcrintendents of Education, upon re-
quest These blanks shall provide for
information and references as to the
applicants age. physical condition, gen
eial character and ability, educational
advantages, financial circumstances.
,eachlnS experience, and purpose in
taking the special normal course The
information thus submitted win be 're-
ghrdcd as a preliminary examination
anu those who receive permits to stand
the later examination will be credited
with the combined results of these two
examinations. IA
3. The later and formal examination
shail be upon English Grammar ana
composition. History and Geography.
Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra.
tAgebrn. however, Is not indispens-
nbie) The Normal Scholarship Com
mlttco or the Faculty shall prepare the
Gaestions and mark the papers. The
county Board Of Education OF each
county Is requested to conduct this ex-
animation at the same time with the
entrance and other scholarship EXAM
nations OF the South Carolina Collema
ana Of Winthrop College. (Which this
yea { Wtil be on Friday. July 10th). 1,he
county Board will receive the questions
from the President of the College. and
~ requested to return the answers to
MIN. at Columbia, forthwith, by mail
or express -.'
:. a standing Committee on Scholar.
SHIPS, appointed from the Board. in CON
lHhction with standing Committee
from inc faculty. shall select the schol-
uirship students for each county unon
me results of the examinations re-
purted ,, by the Faculty COMMITTEES ard
.r, m,t me other information submitted.
me proper announcements shall hn
"'lHe thfQngh the President. ~
nn,, 2. Alter the first year the incumbent
may oe rcappointed provided that IN
!ne Judgment Of tho Faculty. his ant.
ness 10 teach, his progress in st,dv
ana hia general character Indicate thot
re IS suitable person to fuIfii, Tho
purpose or the scholarship ns nroviSsS
Tor by the General Assembly. : :
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We are manufacturing TonAcco
FIUEs. Sec Us before buying. We
will save you mooey
4 Febtl:itf II. 81. HODGES.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

w Boys knee pants, sizes
5-10 25c at Jackson's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
MARION DISTRICT APPoIN rMENTs.
THIRD RouND-E. P. TAYLon. P. z

THIRD RoUND-E. P. TAYLon, Pc.
Clio and Beulah, at Beulah July as,a6
Bcnnettsville ct, Beauty Spot July a6,a7
Brightsville, Boykin, August 80
Blenheim OF, Zion, {" IS
Bennettsville Sta, 1916
McColl & Bennettsville Mills,
(uighD 1916
North Marlboro, New Hope, 22,23
Brownsville, AGO Pr :" 3o,31
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

Oon'tYou Love Flowers?
# SO, and you want some pretty
pots Of all sizes in which to place
them, call at tke Hardware store
and you can be suited.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

a&5= A full line of boys shirt
waists at Jackson's s.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Marlboro County Officers.

marlboro county OVtce7S. u.
SHERIFF-J. B. Green
y CLERK OF QLERB-J. A. Drake
JUDGE OF PRoBATE-M. McLaurin
zCoRONER-C. +. CovinPton
HuPERvIsoR-M. q. Coward
SURF. EDUoATIoN-W. L. Stanton
TREAsURER-J. II. Thomas
AUUITOR-Chas. [. Sheriff..
SHNATOR-Chas. s. McCall.
REPRESENTATIVE D. McColl, Jr'
J. P. Bunch, Welcome Quick.
bIAa1sHA1Es-C. D. Eastcrling, T. L
Crosiand, Benncttsvillo.
II. L. McLaurin, McColl
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
w. .sJ. Atkinson, Blenheim,
i9 D. D. Stubbs, Brightsvllle,
w. w. Irby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
Wolnen's List .

Sailic Monroe, Sophia Graham
Matte Baker, Ida Wylie, Flora
Terry, Jane Brown,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
New Scholarships for Men
Teachers at the South
Carolina College.

Clause from Appropriation Act Of Cen
eral Assembly, 1905
That one thousand six hundred and
forty dollars be appropriated to be used
to provide forty-one scholarships In the
Normal Department. one from eAch
county, of the value Of forty dollars.
besides the remission OF tuition and
matricuiation fees, the benefcinries to
be selected under regulations to be pre-
scribed by the Board of Trustees"
This means $40 in cash to the student,
besides remission Of $40 tuition and of
$tS matricuiation term fee. Thus the
scnolarshlp student Will receive from
the College IS n month for eight months
r assist him in his necessary living
expenses.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

TOWN AND co O.LNTY'5NEWs.
G The old folks suffered from
the hot weather last week
The black flag is up for to-
morrow iis iis Sts
Mr.. Cary Odom of Lester
had peaches in town Friday
The peach crop is reported
to be rotting on the trees
- There are six prisoners in
Jail and over 3 months to Court.
There was n heavy fall of
rain Monday afternoon-some
say 2 aud others say 8 inches
The attention of our farmers
is asked to the advertisement Of
Mr.. B. o. Moore. If you want
any Guano hurry up your order.
Only q few days left
During the electric storm
Monday afternoon, one of the
old cedars in the yard of the
John S. Moore place below town
occupied by Mr.. VIM Gibbs, was
struck by lightning and torn to
pieces
The express office has been
moved to the new drug store
b.lilding on Marion street
- Communication Tax is due
better sec the Town Clerk at
once
- Don't wait to be asked for
your Communication tax
H9F Boys shirt waists only
l25c at Jackson's
eB We have just received q
car Of nice buggies, which we are
Offering very low. See us before
buying.
P. A. Hodges.
W A full line Of boys knee
pants 25c to $1.O0 at
Jackson's.
Lemons extra Fancy only zoe
doz at w. NJ. Rowe's
Our town Clerk is ready TO
write yourreceipt for the License
tax-also the first installment OF
the tax levy for the Electric
Light plant
Real good green coffee 81 to 12a
cts at w. M. Kowe's.
Royal Baking Powders at
w. NJ. Rowe's.
sW" Just received new lot Of
good fresh tea SOC to S1.00 per lb al
w. NJ Rowe's.
NOTICE. HAVE REMOVED MY
OFFICE TO THE ROOMS OVER TIE
1"PIANTERs NATIONAL BANK"
II. H. NEWTON.
Sept 1, 1902.
|
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
n Bennettsv;1ze Church Directory.

METnoD1sr-A. B. Watson, P. G.
Sunday school 5 90 p. N. Preaching al
ll.OO o. m. and $3.50 p. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at 500 O'Clock.
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil. a..
Hodges.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

PnEsBYTER1AN-Bun Mcleod Ph.
d., Pastor. Services every Sabbath
(summer) ! q. m. and Z. M; lwlntcr)
/ a. M. and 1880 p. IN. Prayer meeting
Thursday o. m. Seats free. Strangers
cordially invited. Sunday school every
Sunday 10 d. N. Superintendent, ). i.
Dudley. All parents and children made
welcome ut the school.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

a EpIscopAL-Rey. c. w. Boyd, Rector,
Preaching every second and fourth Sunday
ot II q. M, and 800 p. IN. Sunday
eohool at 9.3o q. m. DR.. J. A. Falson,
Superintendent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

BAPrIsT-Rev. Rufus Ford, Pastor.
Sunday sohcc! ct 1000. Preaching Sun
dey at IL 90 q. M, and 8.3Op. III. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening ut 8 o'clock;
Superintendent Of Sunday school. II. W
Carroll
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

All goods bought Of w. NJ.
Rowe are guaranteed to be fresh
and give perfect satisfaction ii not
you can return them and get
your monoy back,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
FRIDAY July III 1908. &C

]; Our z 'o,on Gorvey7sme1st.
AIAYoR--P F. "A. Hodges
ALDERMEN-SJ.F Frank Breeden, @. S.
sChaffin, A. G. Sinclair. w. w. Pate.
s. CLERK & Milton Nc
sLaurin. Office open daily.
1ss PoLIcE-H. S. Quick, G. B. Barrett
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17
County Church Directory.
BennettsviIle Circuit appointments

Bennettsuil!e Circuit Appointments
REV. :. w. ARIAILL, P. c.
First Sunday-ll q. m., Pine Grove
8 p. M, Smyrna.
Second Sunday, IL u. IN. McColl.
3p. m, Beauty Spot
Third Sunday-ll q. M, Pine Grove
3p. N, Smyrna.
Fourth Sunday, 1 a. IN. McColl.
p. m. Beauty Spot
Blenheim Circuit Appointments.
REV. W. b. BAKER p. G.
First Sunday, Hebron IL a. M:
Ebcnezer $3.50 p. m.
Second Sunday, Parnassus l a. m.
Bethlehem $50 p. M
Third Sunday, Hebron | ! q. M.
Zion $50 p. m.
Fourth Sunday Parnassus l ] a. m.
Bethlehem $3.50 p. IN.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

mans Choice-in fact they are the
Pride of the Poultry World
Why not raise Thoroughbred Fowls in
stead of Scrubs? 1 can sell you choice
Eggs from genuine thoroughbred B. P. R's
of the celebrated Hawkins" "Milcs'' and
'Vandebilt' strains, and remember that il
is just as easy to raise 10 Id. Plymouth
Rock as it is baoy Bantam or Frizzl,
Scrub. 81 for Setting of IS Eggs.
$I75 for two settings 80 eggs.
E. G. NEWTON, Tatum, S. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

eW We have just received q
car of nice buggies, which we are
offering very low. See us before
buying.
P. A. Hodges.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-07-17

NOTICE Il HAVE REMOVED MY
OFFICE TO THE ROOMS OVER TIE
PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK"
II. H. NEWTON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-29
GOOD RAIN OVER THE STATE.
From Several Points Relief from the
Dry Weather Is Reported.

Hutchinson. April ga generous
rain fell throughout this city and coun-
~ last evening. The ground was thor
oughly soaked. 1t was accompanied by
thunder and lightning, the storm being
electrical in its nature. Crops were
needing water badly and rain will do a
great deal Of good
Kinsley. April 29.-After several days
of high winds rain commenced falling
last evening and continued during the
night. All crops are in fine condition.
Ellis. April ga good and much
needed rain fell in this vicinity last
evening. Rains are also reported at
various points east, west and north of
here. The high winds of the last week
had thoroughly dried out the ground.
Concordia, April 29.-An inch of rain
fell here last evening. Wheat and oats
were needing it badly 1t will also bene-
fit the pastures. which were very back
ward.
Great Bend. April 29.-Rain began
falling here Tuesday afternoon, and
continued all evening. For the last three
days a heavy south wind has been blow
ing. and wheat and spring crops were
badly in need of moisture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-29
KANSAS NEWS.
Two Men at Wellington Tell Of
Cuban Trip.
Cap. Frank Frantz and DR.. Hall
Make Land Purchase.
SECURE 2,225 ACRES.
AdjOins City Of Puerto Principe
Near Islands Center.
Says There Are Great POssibili-
ties for American Enterprise.

wellington. April 2e.-Capt Frank
Frantz. postmaster at Enid. and DR.. r.
j. Hail. of Medford, spent the day in
Wellington on their way home from an
extended trip to Cuba. Capt. Frantz
served i'm the Rough Riders regiment in
the Santiago campaign under President
Roosevelt and consequently knows the
island and its people
Capt. Frantz and DR.. Hall made their
visit for the purpose OF investing in
Cuban lands and did so. They bought
Z. 225 acres of land adjoining the city Of
Puerto Principe. which is located near
the center Of the island. They think
they got a great bargain.
Capt. Frantz says there has been no
very marked change in conditions in
the island since the war. Americans are
fast purchasing farming lands. In Cuba
the spaniards do all the business and
run the banks. The Cubans own the
lands. The congress of the island is
composed Of a large majority of Gu
bans. Hence in devising a means Of
raising revenue they place no taxes
whatever on land but make the mer-
chant, the banker and the owner of per-
sonal property bear all the expenses Of
the government. In this way the Span
lard pays the tax in the first instance
but he probably gets it all back off the
Cuban who buys his goods or borrows
his money.
These gentlemen think there are
great possibilities in Cuba for American
enterprise and there doubtless is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-29
Manhattan 8: L1ndsbore 8.

Manhattan, Kas., April 2s.-The Beth
any college team was defeated here
Tuesday by the Agricultural college
team, the score being 8 to 8. Both teams
played good fast games, and the score
was tied at different times. At the be-
ginning Of the eighth inning the score
stood to s, when Sodorfsoky made a
long drive past center field, scoring a
a man from second base and by a close
margin nearly made a home run, but
being put out at the plate. Peery, for
Lindsborg, gave the farmers only six
hits, but let several men walk to first.
Holm was substituted in the eighth for
Peery- He held Bethany to seven hits
and made six strikeouts.
The score by innings: RH.E.
Manhattan .-.--4 0 2 0 0 2 80 6 4
Bethany 800 4 @ , 0 0-8 Z 9
Batteries-Peery. Holm and Funk;
Hess and GoOdsheller.