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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
KILLED FOR THEIR MONEY.
-Four Men In Cuba Murdered on Their
Why Home.

a letter to The State from Havana
Cuba, says Sagla Ia Grande is yer,
much exercised over the discovery oi
one of the most revolving crimes il
the history Of this part OF the cuun
Try. -Four men have been robbed an6
cruelty murdered by what is believed
TO have becn Il large body OF men.
The circumstances gained about
The case show that on May 10th foul
men, three Spaniards and one Cuban
went to Isabella de Sagua from sont
10 ur II miles up the coast where tile,
we're working On IL charcoal contract,
anu closed their accounts with the
man by whom they had been en-
ployed They drew about $500 in
Spanish silver and then came to thi.
city ito celebrate the anniversary of
thc Cuban republic. 1t appears that
here they showed their money in some
Of the cafes which they visited, and
that AN organized move was made To
secure this money.
The men left for their home the
next day, which is situated about five
miles from here. a man who was
passing through the region where
these men worked on Saturday noted
thc fact that the men had not re-.
turned. This was reported here and
search was made for the men. This
search resulted in the most revolving
discovery of tile dead bodies Of the
four men with revolver wounds
through them and their heads beaten
TO Jelly. The men we're bound to-
Eethcr. The Cuban and Il Spaniard
were tied to each other and two of
The SpaniardH were served the same
way. Oilicers left here together with
doctors to "vlmine the bodies, but it
was noi ,iso!ia1 whe. ,cr they had
been tied ana lron !turdered or had
been tied iatcr for somr purpose.
There arc two theories. one is that
the men were killed shortly after they
left here and were tied on horses and
taken to the place where they were
living in order to throw the suspicion
from the people here, and the other Is
that men, seeing that they had
left here and waited for them
at home and bound and killed them
where they were found
The rural guard arc patroiling the
country in the hopes OF securing a
trace Of the mudcrcrs, but the gen
eral opinion is that the murdcrers are
either from this city or arc among
those who came into the city TO cclc.
bratc the Goth Of May.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
AS 1t Should BE.

After the close Of the Confederate
reunion at New Orleans there ,ras an
exchange OF letters between Gen. John
Is. Gordon, president or the Confed-
crate Veterans association, aud Sccrc-
tary OF War Root. General Gordon
wrote:
My Dear Mr. Secretary Please
accept from inc, and the Confederate
veterans whom | represent, the sim
cere appreciation OF your generous
course in urging the provision for a
roster OF all XCunfcderatcS as we'll as
or X-Union soldiers. At our recent,
reunion in New Orleans our Indebted
ness to you was EXPIRE, ,Sed by form;
resolution, unanimously adopted. The
readiness Of all Confcderates to CO.
operate with you was also fully cx-
pressed
Secretary of War Root, under date
Of June q, replied as follows:
My Dear General Gurtlun:- thank
you for your kind letter or May 20, ad-
viSing me or tile gratifying way in
Which The Confederate veterans loul
upon NY course in regard to the pul
ilcatiun or Il roster Of eX-Cunfcderate
and ex-Union soldiers. beg you to
believe that l fully appreciate and
highly prize this expression. | think
that next to Tic splendid lighting that
was done ON both sides or .t;,c-iH:4s'st.. u
war, the re-cstablislnent OF friendly
relations and the common sympattlies
between tho two sections within The
lie. Time or Glle very men who fought
SO desperately against each other is a
high Title To respect for Americans by
all The world. II is IL very great
pleasure Tor me To be able 70 do any
Thing which may contribute t,wards
tlic lnrtiicr advallcrmcnt ur these
friendly relations"
There Is no reason why we aS IL pru-
pic should not feel l.r.Mld Of tic record
made by our soldiers On both sides
during tiic civil war We are Ameri-
cans all and the bravery and endur-
ance Of the Confederate and tile Union
soldiers is a common heritage that all
OF us should prize.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
Il IludY N,,,,nti.

a special to the Union Progress
says that Friday morning while Il
crowd OF men were looking over IL raft
OH the banks Of Pac, let liver about
two miles above Skulls Shoals bridge
the body OF an old lady WIS found. 1t
is supposed to be that or one uf The
victims Of the recent terrible II ,oI
which swept away Sn many hnmeS at
Clifton and caused the death Of many
by drowning. Judging from tile APP
pearance Of her hair she WAS about 30
years Of age. Her body was very
badly bruised, hut as there was M
means OF Identifying 1t and M inror-
nation could he obtained regarding
her she was buried ON a hillside mar
the river. Any one desiring further
information about her can obtain ii
by writing j. 7. Sprouse, Mt. jay.
S G
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
The Till1nnn TrInI

The Columbia Record says great
number uf aitldavits are being type
written to be presented to court TO
show that Il change uf venue in the
Tillnan case should be granted. 1t
was said Friday that there are two
hundred or them and IL was expected
that they would be served on the
states attorneys Friday afternoon.
The tenor or the atlantis, Of course,
are that Tillman cannot receive a fair
trial here because or tile feeling and
some Of the ailtlavltS assert that they
frequently have heard expressions Of
opinion against the prisoner. One
Instances subscriptions to Gonzales
monument aS Indicative q! public
feeling, though lie did not ncntinn
the ficL that subscriptions were not
c,,niincd to Columbia and that u
very large part uf them came from
outside The city and county. II is
said that there are dozen or so
princial allidavits and most ut tile
rest are TN the ME too" ort.1r-tllut
is simply endorsing what yon,eb,,dy
else has said as to prejudice existing
In this city. 1t has been pointed out
tlatif-Lhe change Of venue is granted
that the case :. will probably 20 to
E.lgefield or SaluCa. Court will have
been held in every county Of tile cir
cult up to TINT time and az the defen-
dant has Il constitutional right 80 In
sist TIL II speedy trial It Is believed he
will do SO, because that woul,i 10: cr u
/; rial In one OF those counties which
are to all intrnts and purpose the
home of the defendant, anu b. no
doubt believes they are az much biased
In his behalf az his friends allcge that
the citizens OF Riclland are prcnldiucd
against him. All these things re-
main to be seen, however, ana there
is no certainty that Judge Townsend
will grant the motion for change.
there seems to be no desire
on tile part OF any OF the JUDGES to
sit on" this case and it Is SAL that
any one OF them Is perfectly willing
to pass 1t on to another.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
The Six Must Die.

The Alabama, State supreme court
broke all records Thursday by hand
ing down decisions in the case of
Felix Hall, 81 lncy King and Albert
Jones, of Jefferson county, Will StarkS
and Alex Means Of Montgomery and
William Stuart Of Wilcox, affirming
action Of the lower court in convict
ing them of murder and sentencing
each Of the prisoners to death. The
court fixed June 30 us the date Of the
six executions
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
Five Peabody Scholarships.

The State superintendent OF cduca-
tion has received notice OF five vacant
scholarships in the Peabody .Iormal
college at Nashville. These shholar-
ships are worth 800 each a;ld rail-
road fare both ways. 1t Is quite like
ly that these scholarships vii. br given
for only one year, as the Peabody
trustees contemplate changing the
plans with reference to the d!strlbu-
tion OF Peabody funds. A colnpctI-
tive eXaminatiOnlnn for these scholar
ships will be held on the lGin and
18th OF July at the following places:
Anderson, Rock lllIl, Florence, Cclum-
bia and Charleston. A ppIicants must
not be less than II years or age, nor
more than 30, In good health and of
good moral character, and must he a
teacher or expect to become one.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19

TIE Columbia Record says some
business agents" OF unions III New
York appear to have been holding very
profitable positions. One has been
arrested for cXtorting 81, 900 from a
concern for calling or strike. No
doubt the ordinary, Woodworking
unionlst believed when he was ordered
to strike by these walking delegates
that llc was standing by the prlnci-
plea OF his union. They suffered, but
the walking delegate grew rich and
fat. From all reports these hold
ups by business agents" arc quite
common In New York,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
TRIBUTE TO LEE
Judge EinnIy speer sfnio dlaar the
Great Ohiof,ainas rua,,ion,

Judge Emary Sprcr. OF Macon, q n. !.
nn Tuesday, delivered the annual uoln.
mencement address at Emery, Oxford
Ga. His subject was, '.The Lirasnnd
Character Of Gen. Rnbt. L.. }Ler.,, mud
he gave a vivid and eloquent recital
Or tile great soldiers career, dwelling
upon Lees sublime self poise and
patience both In victory and defeat.
Referring to Lees motives in enter
ing the service OF the Confederary
Judge Speer said:
why, it may be asked, DID Lee
draw his sword in maintenance of Sc.
cession, which lie declared reyolulio ion,
which lie pronounced anarchy and
which he forcsaw and declared would
inflict untold calamitieS upon the peu.
pic? The reply is that lie did no such
thing. Ills purpose Is declared in a
letter to his SON.:
Ii the union is dissolved and the
government disrupted, si,all return
70 my native State and Share the mis-
cries OF my people and save In defense,
WILL draw my sword on none.'"
In his perOration Judge Speer re-
| ~ e'AS PioPbodi D5 UiiC Lt vi
Virginia to place u statue OF Gen.
Lee In Statuary hall in the capitol at
Washington. In this connection lie
said:
Deny Lce,a place by Washington!
All, is it sure, il in the awful hour
when the invading columns approach
ed Virginia's soil, the winds OF the
prophet had breathcu upon the slain
that they might live, that caught
from the wall ut Mount Vernon by
the reincarnatcd hand Of the father
Ut his country, tile defensive blade of
Washington would not have CLEANED
beside the sword Of Lee. Repel then
not, my country, the fervid love of
thy sons who fought with Lee and of
the children of their loins. Then
honor him, and, in thy need, on those
who love him thou wilt not call in
vain. And woe to thy foo III the
press or battle when the soul Of Lee
shall fire their hearts and his. bright
sword shall point the charging
columns Of Thy SONS"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
TIE Minneam,lIs Jnnrnal . renu,,ii.

TIE Minneapolis Journal. Il rcpI',ii-
can paper, points to the victory Won
In the municipal elections by radical
democratic candidates and Says:
There Is ftmd for reflection hire.
People who do not like rpplblcanIsm
are not likely to be satisfied with any
thing so much like 1t as gold democ-
racy." The Journal Is right. The
republicans will not leave their party
uhtil they are disgustcd with it, an,l
when they arc disgusted they viii
want to get as far from IL as possible.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19

THE Carolina Spartan says 1.-THE
silent sufferers are small farmers in
the cloudburat section. Their mills
have been washed away and one will
nave TO 80 miles to have IL ''turn OF
corn" ground. Bridges are down and
they are put to great Inconvenience
to get anywhere. These suffer alone.
They are not In communities. They
never get resolutions OF sympathy and
material help. Our sympathy goes
out to the farmers as we'll as 10 mill
hands. Many Of them will have to
live on short rations till tho crop Is
made"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
TIE white prople Of Drarhorn c,,,n.

TIE white prople OF Dearborn coun-
ty, Indiana, are chasing The negro
residents out Of their county because.
OF the murder Of a white woman by
one OF the latter. One hundred negroes
have been forced to leave the neigh
borhood and others have been notified
to leave. This happened, remember,
In the Northern Republican State of
Indiana, which adjoins the State Of
Ohio, the supposed paradise OF the
negro before emancipation days.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19

CRY Attorney Joseph w. Folk OF
st. Louis, who has been prosecuting
the boodlers, refused tho offer of Il
$4,000 residence rendered him by the
citizens TT ST. Louis. Mr.. Folks ac-
ton in the matter will not only com
mend him to the public generally, but
will leave him free to do his duty
without fear or favor There Is an
old pTover!' %i:c!: sugg&ts that a
gifts more expensive tharsl purchase.
and 1t Is worthy 10 },,e in mind
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
Under the River.

Within three or four months trolley
cars will be running between New
York and Jersey City under the IIud-
son river. Nearly 5000 feet of the
tunnel connecting the cities have been
finished and only about 1000 feet
remain 70 he cut. The boring OF This
great tube was, as Il matter of fact,
commenced more than fifteen years
ago, but for various reasons it has
been delayed.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
DR.. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial, for
the Bowels and Children TeethiDg

DR.. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial, for
the Bowels and Children Teething.
It is THE GREAT SOUTHERN
REMEDY for the bowels. IT is one
OF The most pleasant and OilicaciOus
remedies for all summer complaints.
at season when violent attacks OF
the bowels are SO frequent, some speedy
relief should be at hand. The wcaricd
mother, losing sleep by nursing the
little one teething, should use this
medicine.
FROM HENRY w. GRADY.
The Constitution Editorial Rooms
Atlanta, Ga, May %, 1887.
DR.. Walter a. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga;
Dear Sir:-I have never given q
certificate on merits Of any medicine.
but take pleasure In breaking nv
rule on this subject in behalf of your
Biggers lIucklebcrry Cordial. 1t is tile
best medicine have ever seen for use
In the family. Fifty cents invested in
a bottle of this medicine, and put on d
shelf convenient for use in the begin
ming OF any bowel trouble, will often
save life, and will save in almost any
family ten time its cost in doctors
bills. | have a friend whose life. in nv
opinion, was saved by the prompt use
OF this cordial. 1t ought to he in cuery
family in the land, especially at this
season of the year. I take pleasure in
thus tcstifying to it merits.
Very truly yours,
HENRY w. GRADY.
For sale by all druggists, 25c to soc.
per bottle.
r. q i stl
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
White Stone Lithia Water.

iiE pest WAFER
1Hch hoTEL IN TIE CARoLINAs
RESORT TE.+s s IS
All c
Well ha, pleasant
Springs health
Read what the noted Dr. z head Of %
. ticS
o also president Of the Medical
until he resigned TO move oGrcenvie.
,,o. - !. O., October TO- 1909
40 not hestatv
Increase noCh IN e and appetite
wafer OF ndou'ted
disorders
ed
mas been noted frequently that here a jnS
some form corrective
ioos soon discarded these ind {l
Ihe |aGr alonc- nature own remedysuniced $500
one @ but water this
from five IN, Va ing
For rates and particulars, ddress
Whste stone Lithisa Wat O.,
STCNE SpRN g ~. :
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
Leave orbe Killed.

-Four negro men and one negro wo
man we're killed In Smith county,
Miss, on Sunday and Monday, the re.
suit OF the killing Of a Mr.. Crafts and
the woundIng Of Il Mr.. lsroyles from
ambush last week 10y negroes. Most
OF the other negroes Of the communi-
ty have been ordered to leave.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
Speak NolIlI.

Isl Speak No III
Nay, speak no lila klHlly word
ss Can never leave q sting behind;
And oh! to breathe each tale we've
A heard
/. B, = Is far below q noble mind.
Full Oft q abetter seed is sewn
BY choosing thus the kinder plan,
For II but little gootl be known,
Still let ns speak the best we can.
Give inc the heart that fain would hide
Would fain ahother's faults etface;
TO prove humanity but base? ss
NO; let us reach q higher mood,
! "A underestimate of man;
Be earnest in the search for good
And speak Of all the best we can.
Then speak no ill-but. lenient be
TO others failings us your own;
IT you're the first the fault to see,
II you're the first to make IL known;
+ For life isbut Il passing day, S
ssg No lip MAY tell how briof its span;
Then, oh! the little time we stay
Let's speak Of all the best we can.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
,Outc{I,sarti,

The State says Mississippi. and
Georgia find themselves badly out
claSscd by the vigorous state OF IN
diana. That State didn't enter the
negro -lynching contest till quite re-
Gently. hut by the strenuous and frc-
qlienG use or lire, rare and pistol has
jumped into first place.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19

THE Columbia Record says: "As.
scssinK railroad and like corporation
property at their full value Is all right,
but the same should be done with ali
other property. There Is absolutely
no Justice In allowing the gencr,, tax
payer TO return his property at 60 per
cent. or less OF Its value and compcU-
ing corporations to return theirs at
full value" III
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19

WHEN man follows bis conv,c.
lions and does what he thinks he
ought to do, nothing that comes az
tcrward can make him regret Ills ac
tion. When man does anything
from improper motives he generally
lays up u store OF lemorsc, because
things seldom turn out as he calcu.
latns m
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
Caesars Head Hotel,
CAESARS HEAD, S. G.

1000 feet above the sea. Views into
several States. Temperature from so
to 10 degrees. Dry air, breezy nights.
Crystal spring water. Popular resort.
home life for guests. Telephone and
daily malls. Resident physician. Fur
man University Hotel. Hack line
from BrevaTd, N. O., or Grcenvillc. S.
q. Reasonable rates. Open from June
lst. to Oct. lst. For other informal
tion write to J. Il. GWINN, Mgr.
Caesars Head, S. c.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
He Was Too Omen.

Fcnncr Is. Baker was convicted at
Oxford, Miss, on Thursday of olrcr-
ing Fourth Assistant Postmaster BriS-
tow $500 for an appointment us post
master. He was fined $50 and costs
and sentenced TO six months in iail.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19
is armour &C ! that

IT is amour &C that sufficient
funds have been subscribed for the re-
liei or the flood sufferers. The people
or the state nobly responded, and it is
gratifying that the tide Of substantial
sympathy has TO be stayed rather than
urged on. The whole country also
came quickly to the rescue.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-06-19

IIiE BEST LTIIIA WATER IN AMERICA TIE LARGEST AN
BRICK HOTEL IN TIE CARoLINAs o, 5CEORaI 4 a.5s ~
RESORT STATE,-t slss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-12
BRITISH VESSELS RELEASED.
Had Been Held by Colombians for
Troops Transportation.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE state de-
partment has been informed that the
two British steamships which were de-
tanned at the port of Buena Ventura by
the Colombian government with the in
tention of using them to transport
troops to the isthmus, have been re-
leased and have left that port
The state department has decided to
request the authorities at Panama To
receive General Reyes, who is going to
the isthmus on peace expedition from
Bogota. 1t is estimated that he cannot
reach his destination within two weeks.
The British government knew MOTH
ing of the detention of these British
vessels until notified by the state de-
partment through the embassy here. 1t
was the intention of the navy depart
ment to have the Colombian authorities
informed that no troops could be land
ed on the isthmus from these vessels.
but their release and departure from
Ruena Ventura without troops made
this course unnecessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-12
MINISTER BuNAu-vARILLA
viii Be Received, Friday, by Pres.
Roosevelt at Washington.

Washington. Now 11.-An important
conference was held, this afternoon, be-
tween Secretary Hay and M. Philippe
Bunau-Varilla, the envoy from Panama,
at the residence of the secretary, for the
purpose of considering the opening of ne
gotiations with the republic Of Panama
for the early conclusionscf canal treaty.
The commission which is coming, the en-
voy points out is merelyfor the purpose
of facilitating the negotiations M.
RunauVarila, it is said, has full power
to conduct the negotiations. but in case q,
question arises on which the opinion of
the government is desired, he will refer it
to the commission for decision and thus
avoid the necessity of cabling to,Panams.
When NJ. Philippe Bunau-Varilla return
ed from his conference with Secretary
Hay. this afternoon. he informed The AS
ISOLATED Press that he would be received
by the President at the White House. Fri
day, as minister plenipotentiary and en-
voy extraordinary of the republic of PAN
anna to the United States. This. he said
will mark the passing of the de facto
government to de jure stage.
NJ. Bunau-Varilla first will call at the
state department on Secretary HAY. who
will accompany him to the White House
and make the presentation. The ceremo-
ny will occur in the blue room.
These details were arranged at the con
ference, this afternoon.
NJ Banau-Varilla announced tonight.
that he would cable his government adj
vising that it decline to allow Gen Reeves
to land unless he bore full credentials az
Colombia's ministers plenipotentary and
envoy extraordinary to the republic of
Panama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-12
Lebanon Installation.

A very pleasant affair was that which
took place at Masonic hall, Wednesday
evening, and the occasion was the in
stallation of the officers elect of Leba-
non Royal Arch Chapter. The install
lation was performed by p. H. p. Will
liam L. Powers, who installed the fol-
lowing officers:
Fl. p, Harry Z. Larrabee; X, James
F. Bagley; s., Bertrand D. Ridlon;
Treas, Phillip H. Winslow; Sec, James
NJ. Larrabee: Chap, Freeman Y. Bar
ker; CIR. of H., G. Arthur Cunningham:
P. s.. U. l.. Ludwig; r. A. c., A. c. N.
Bartlett: M. of Sd V, B. Keene; M. of
I'd v, Henry A. Wood; NJ. of list ",
]. II. Wight; Sen. ST., Charles A. Day;
Jun. ST, A. M. Neal; Sent, Orrington
G.. Andrews; committee of finance.
Harry f. Larrabee, James F. Bagley
and Bertrand D. Ridlon; committee of
inquiry, James NJ. Larrabee, Fred d.
Loring and Edwin s. Lincoln. After
the installation refreshments were
served.