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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
The Postal steal.

In the publication of an abstract
of General Bristow's report, the
country has an authentic record,
supplemented by notes from Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Of the general cor
ruption which has existed in the
Post Office Department for several
years and under Republican adj
ministrations. Here is the result of
the investigations. -Four officers Of
the department have resigned and
thirteen have been removed. Forty
six indictments have been found,
involving thirty-one persons, ten Of
whom were prominent in the postal
service. Mr.. Bristow estimates the
total amount obtained f,pm the
government by .heso swintilIers nj
about 100000, but admits that tbis
sum is small in comparison with tho
losses involved in the purchase nj nj
exorbitant rates, Of useless and IN.
necessary supplies, In his review
OF the report, tho President praises
the thoroughness of the work done
by tho Investigators, agrees with the
advice to extend tho stat,fte Of
limitations fora period of five years
lor lor officers who hold positions Of
trusts under tho government, and
ends with a dissertation on the evils
Of corruption in public life, the
equal iguiltof bribe-giver and bribe-.
taker Aae and similar platitudes. He
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
THE WORKING GIRL:
A Savannah Minister Pays Her
High and Deserved Tribute.

Rev. Robt. Van Deventer, a Bep-
tist minister OF Savannah Ca, recent
ly preached a sermon on, "The Work
ing Girls of the South.n He paid a
tribute to the army Of girls and young
women who earn their living, express
ed his sympathy for them, and deal
Ing with their trials and temptations.
His text: Many daughters have done
virtuously, but thou excellest them
all" from Proverbs, thirty first chap
ter and thirty first verse, was applied
to the Southern working girl OF today
who, persevering the traditions of her
ancestors, retaining all the charms
and .graces of womanhood and COM
manding the respect Of those who have
the highest regard for the memory OF
women OF the old South who did not
work, goes forth into the world of
trade and commerce to assume duties
which have heretofore fallen to the
lot of men, and performing them to
the absolute satisfaction Of her en-
plo3yment.
Il maintain that the. working -wo
men of the South excel them all !" said
Rev. Mr.. Van Deventer. Southern
women have always merited the ad-
mfration they have; taken the
place OF husbands and brothers at
home while the men fought back the
enemy, and have divided their sub
stance with the despoiler, in times of
trouble they have been strong, but the
Southern workings girl of today,
descended from ancestors who lived
lives OF ease and luxury, officiate in
their several capacities with dignity
that Is patriotism to nerve them for
their task3 In the humdrnm business
world yet they work self sarifcingly
and Without a murmur." .
The minister impressed upon his
congregation, among which were a
large number Of those of whom he was
speaking, the essentially OF ambition
and economy. "Working-gtrls should
always look up to something higher
and develop their talents in order that
they may be competent to fill higher
places when the opportunity to step
higher presents ITSELF" Without am
bition," he declared, Ito be ;content
to remain in the present positions
their lives become as narrow as the
confinements Of the offices in which
they work.
THE strength Of religion Is above
all essential," he declared. THE life,
the pathway Of the working-girl is
beset with temptations; Of peculiar
nature, temptations that are strong
er than are presented to the man who
works because in the way In which
some people consider the girl who
finds 1t necessary to go out and earn
her daily bread. 1t is dangerous for
her to rely upon her own strength OF
will power. But with ambition" he
concluded, land economic, upheld and
strengthened by religion the working
girl Of the South has a brilliant
future"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
Drowned In thelConeo.

A cablegram received at Nashville,
Tenn, announced the death Of II. @.
Staymenter, an American missionary
and the drowning OF 23 Of the native
crew by the capsizing of boat on the
Congo river in Central Africa. The
boat was the "Lapsley'' and was the
missionary craft OF the Southern
Presbyterian church. Omit we're Mr..
Staymenter and Motte Murtin OF q lex
andria, Va, who left the United
States on August and went as mis-
Sionaries into the Interior of Congo
Free State. The boat capsized bet
ween Leopoldvllle and Lueho, and
Staymenter went down with 23 Of
the crew. Martin was saved,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
Forgot Himself.

A dispatch from Spartanburg to
The State says after the second act in
Romeo and Juliet" the play pre-
sented by the Simvelle Co., Wednes-
day night at the opera house, during
curtains, quarrel arose between L.
M. Mortle, who essayed the role Of
Romeo and Miss Louise Clarke, the
Juliet Of the troupe. Spartanburg
theatregoers were subjected to hear
ing the use Of profane language on
the stage, and behind the scene, tho
same emanating from the enraged
Romeo. This is the first instance OF
the kind ever recorded here. Several
policemen went behind the scenes and
snowmanbled peace soon reigned su-
preme. The quarrel was due to Ro-
meo accusing Juliet of cutting him OF
In his lines.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
Killch t,y samnle nred.oine.

The Cherokee News says one day
last week representative Of proprie-
tary medicine came to town and dis
trihuted samples Of his medicine. He
gave out some at the Limestone mills.
Some Of the samples went into the
home Of W.. NJ. Oabiness. Mr. Cabi-
ness had two six months old twins
who were sick. He gave them each
a dose Of the medicine about nine
o'clock on wednesday night and then
went to bed. When he walked up
next morning he found both children
cold and stiff In death. They were
afflicted with the hives. The afflicted
gaSly have the sympathy Of O host
!s4i sss ls, AftlictiOn.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
Fatally Hurt.

The Columbia State says Sam
Shipp, brakeman on tho Southern
ailway,' was dangerously and perhans
fatally injured at Ridgeway Friday
afternoon. The unfortunate train.
hand was pushing a car with pole.
An engine was approaching to pick up
the car. The pole broke and Shipi,
fell under the wheels of the locomo
tive, his head being badly crushed,
The Injured man was brought to { 20.
lumhia and Is under the care of Dr
Kendall, who fears that the accident
will result fatally. 1ea''
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
CRIMEs THE CAUSE


s5S. sf{s -
Captare and IKE sss;5i IS;
the Brutal AssailanIt OF
q y xoung Lad J. s;;S
II Dorch hester County has had her first
lNnching, but It Won' It.: be the last I'M
less the black brutes down; there keep
their hands of ofsRhite women. a;
brutal stiends dsmade AN assault upOns a.
young lady near Ross, q station about 3
eight miles below Georges, on last
Friday afternoon about three O'clock. !.
Before nigls there was gathered IN
the little towis;5 Ross q crowd 5of. de-
termined scitizens numbering about
three hundred5 5men from the adjacent
towns and county, bent upon the
swift punishment Of the ddstardly
dend who had attempted an assault
upon q respectable young lad ~. For.
tunately, by the brave fight iof the
lady, who Is a member OF q prOmiri-t
ent family, the brute failed in his
diabolical purpose, but the lady was
badly bruised by being choked. Is ,a
It seems that the young lady walked
q short distance from her home to
where they were having some farm
work done and, after getting there,
found that the workmen had not re-
turned and she decided to wait; and
1t was whilst she was waiting there,
practically in calling distance other
home, that the negro, John F0gle,
came upon her and undertook his .das-
tardly work, but, being frightened by
her pitfful cries for help and her
struggles to free herself from his
clutches around her throat, he ran to-
wards the woods near by. MA
The report soon gained currency
and by night there was u posse OF de-
termined men securing the woods and
swamps for the negro. The search
was fruitless, although several sus-
picious characters were caught and
brought for Identification before the
young lady, none of whom answered
the description. Until the midnight
train from Charleston brought the
blood hounds nothing could be DONE
AS SOON as the dogs caught the trail
they followed it until it brought them
TO the home OF Fcg!e, and after g
search was made for him there was
found that he had again escaped; so
ROiuB OdSh w IlIC SCellG Vi UlIe crime
it the early hour OF 4 O'clock Saturday
morning. another trail was taken
again, and this time as before the
dogs carried the scent till they reached
tie steps of the negru's house, aud
Then their shrill howls and barks
broke out on the crisp morning air
and the posse knew that the fend was
caught. I
He was carried before the young
woman, who Immediately identified
him, and then In a quiet and still
manner, just as the sun was peeping
from over the eastern hills, Fogle
paid the penalty for his crime, sus-
pended in middir. Then tte>houm OF
hundred guns broke tue death-i:ke
silence and announced the first lynch
Ing In Dorchester County. The body
OF John Fogle was left dangling from
the limb Of one of the trees Of the
forest as silent warning.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11

declares that all offenders shall be
punished but makes no comment on \
the case Of Perry S. Heath, who now now
stands high in Republican politics!
We publish this week part Of Gen-
eral Bristow's report, which no.
doubt WILDE read with;interesa,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
Tho Rome Broke.

Eleven coal miners we're Killed Fri
day at the Gasson-L Laquasse mine at
Montegene, Belgium, through The
breaking Of the rope by which at.cagel
was being hauled up. The men were
to the bottom OF the pit
and their bodies were horribly man
gled.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
Fooied the Widow.

Charging that she had been de.
frauded other entire fortune Of $780,.
600, Mrs. Mary A. Jex, of New York,
widow of former Wall Street opera.
tor secured a warrant. Thursday for
the arrest Of a man said to be prom
inent real estate dealer, Pending the
serving Of the warrant the name of
the man has not been made public. 1t
Is charged that Mrs. Jex entrusted
her property to this man. whom ahn
was engaged to marry, and that he
appropriated 1t to his own use.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
AMOUNT oF coTToa. M aINNEps

iSssss
No sGomparatiyeS Stare mont for thisl a
!. Month. bnt Eyid lens q 3 e q Deerease.
8sS The United ] States depart rtment OF
commerce and sla6o has sent out the
folloWlng statemen ent OF cotton ginnedj
up to :Novembe Il 4th:
N 9. of of s5
s Bale es.a g Ginneries;i3
United States n. z ,07O, ,437 30, SOC
Alabama 4. !. !. - TAB, ,538 8, ,797i
Arkansas !. 4 =. !. 406, ,393 ss2, 48S
Florida 3. Il. /. ). !, SO, 144 9284
Georgia g ~ 992. .863 ,9l3
Indian Territory 4 70, 81 3 ass
Kentucky ,..... 3O8 Q
Louisiana. =. :. !. 51O,494 s2,Oy8
mississippi. $3.50 ,107
Missouri !. ] =. 20, 294 o
North Carolina, ii: 4O7 i 30 1852
Oklahoma. -. .3.,.$g / 6,639 ss 227
South Carolina -. 826, g II 3, lat
Tennessee !. q. l83, ! 88 1865
Texas -. 932, 539 4,4I2
Virginia Il. !. /. sfT.7 ,744 lO8
}g In explanation the chief statician
says: y, ss5i5ss ii u
THE above statistics Of the quan-
tity of cotton ginned on Novem Der IA;
were collected through a canvass OF
all the ginneries In the cotton States
by 631 local special agents, who found
that 29,506 ginneries had been ope-
rated this season up to and including
November ID and that these had
glnned Z, ,o70.4 .437 commercial bales, or
bales as pressed at the gInneries.
Counting round bales as half bales,
the number is 6,815.l .l62. In this re
port no account has been taken IF the,
quantity Of linters obtained by the
cotton seed oil mills from reginning
cotton seed of this years. growth, but
sta tistics Of such cotton mills will be
included In the final report for this
season.
This report will be followed by
two others, showing the quantity Of
cotton ginned from the growth of
this year to December, IL, 1908, and
to January 16, 19O4.n 81 g{
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11

]. There Is no grumbllng about the
hard times. Let US make the best of
1T and hope for better times next year.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
A Fathers Worry.

:, a FHtHtrB W WOTFy.Tl--7T7 q n
our poor, wearied. wife loosing sleep night
after al night nursing the little ono suffering from
lIat night hend for children and horror to
lors Cherokee Remedy OF Sweet Gum and
hlNllein, On pndoubted Group preventive and
cure foE coughs colds, and consumption. at
dgpggitts 25o per bottle. =, Y H..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11
10 CARRY ON THE WORK.

To carry out the foregoing work ef-
fecIually, 1t is believed that the best
results will be secured by separate
organization. 1t will be seen that !
the two branches OF the department.
primarily interested In this matter
are the bureau Of plant Industry and
the division Of entomology; and their Z
officers and men would be. in ~, ----';fzfss 81
to effect the proper Or
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-12-11

the insect have had, 80 far, no practi-
cal result, there is no doubt that this
work should be continued and every
thing In the nature Of enemies,
whether they be predaceous or para.
sltlc insects, birds, fungus parasites
or others, should receive careful atten.
tion.
0. Securing and Distributing Seed
OF Cotton Known to have Special
Value for Earliness and Ability to
Resist the Weevil- Systematic action
should be taken in the matter OF
securing from every source available
seed of promising varieties and
thoroughly testing them In the
weevil-infested district. In addition
to this there should be systematic
endeavor to bring together desirable
varlties from all available sources for
advance trials In the sections where
the insect is likely soon to make an
invasion. +
10. General Propaganda Under
this head there should be organized a
competent corps of efficient workers,
who could, with the cooperation Of the
agricultural colleges, farmers lnsti.
tutes, State boards OF agriculture and
all such organized bodies, bring to the
attention OF planters everywhere the
latest results as to methods of meet
Ing the present emergency.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-12-05
Almost Unnerved Me
 Heart Pains.
s hort of Br e ath , Faint and Languid.
Dr. leS'Heart Cure and
 Nervine Cured Me.

Tt has been five years since was cured of heart trouble by your Heart Cure and Nerv- inc, and l am just as sound as a dollar in that organ today. For several years had been suffering with my heart. Breathing had become short and difficult at times, short, sharp pains about the heart, sometimes accompanied with huttering would make me feel faint and languid. The least excite ment or mental worry would almost unnerve me. l felt that the trouble was growing worse all the time, and after trying raany remedies prescribed by physicians without obtaining relief, was induced to give your remedies trial. 1 was relieved the second day, and after taking three or four bottles all symptoms were removed and have never showed signs of returning. "-REv. GEO. w. kIRACoPE, Chincoteague, Va.
 There are many symptoms of heart disease, mon nervous disorders as to frequently mis- lead the attending physician. Often in cases of heart trouble the stomach. kidneys, liver or lungs become affected. Again the symptoms may be those of weakened nerves, as tired feeling, sleeplessness, timidity, the patient is easily excitable and apt to worry without cause. If you have the least suspicion that your heart is weak study your symptoms and begin the use of Dr. Miles Heart Cure, the great heart and blood tonic, without a days delay.
 All druggists sell and guarantee first bot tie Dr. Niles Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-12-05
Worst of All Experiences.

Gan anything be worse than to feel that every minute will be your last? Such was the experi- ence of Mrs. s. H. Newson, Decatur, Ala. 'For three years" she writes, ''I endured insuffer- able pain from indigestion, stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitable when doctors and all remedies failed. At length l was induced to try Electric Bitters and the result was miraculous. l improved at once and now Pm completely recover ed. For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric Bit ters is the only medicine. Only Soc. It's guaranteed by Poynor & Morrow, Druggists.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-12-05
State horticultural society.

President John P. Logan of the Arkansas State horticultural So- ciety has sent out tie following announcement of the coming meeting at Van Buren:
 Tine 24th annual session of this society will be held at Van Buren January 12, 13 and IA, 1904, and it will be one of the most interest ing and important meetings ever held in the state. Van Buren is located in the largest peach and strawberry belt in the state. The city and the fruit growers will do everything to make the stay of the delegates pleasant.
 All lines of horticulture will be discussed by able and experi- enced horticulturists from all parts of this state and Missouri. The Agricultural Department at Washington is taking an interest in our work and will send lectur- CTS from different departments to this meeting, among others will be Dr. Hermann Won Schrenk of that department, who has charge of the Mississippi Valley Laboratory at St. Louis, and an expert in Plant industry. Farmers insti- tute work will be given consider able attention at this meeting. Mr. John Hamilton, Farmers h. stitute Specialist of the Agri- cultural Department at Washing ton, will deliver very instructive lecture on farmers institutes. Prof. R. l.. Bennett, director of Farmers institutes, of Texas, will also be present. Other able speakers will be present. Dr. H $. Hartzog, president of the University of Arkansas, will de- liver one of his characteristic, pleasant and instructive lectures | Dr. k. R. Dinwiddie, Bacteriolo- gist, of the Agricultcral Experi- ment Station, will deliver valu- able lecture on Parasitic Fungi, | that should be heard by every l farmer in the state. The Worlds Fair will come in for it's share, and addresses along these lines will be delivered by Hon. F. w. Taylor, chief of the Department of Horticulture, of the Worlds Fair, St. Louis, and Hon. Geo. R. Belding, president of the Arkan- sas Worlds Fair Commission. These are only some of the at fractions of this meeting; besides these, all the successful fruit | growers in Arkansas and Missouri will be present. Watch out for the program that will appear early in December. I would like to See delegates from every coun- ty in the state and will authorize and request county judges in every county to send 5 delegates to this meeting. Railroads have made rate of one fare for round trip plus 50 cents from all points in the state, and any one who is interested in horticulture either for pleasure or profit can not afford to miss this meeting. Copy of program of the meeting will be mailed on application.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-12-05

Land Office at Harrison, Ark, Nov 28. laoa
 Notice IS hereby given that the followinr named settl CT has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Rer;ster viz: va s"h' 1,A9o4 Sampson Brawner H E 244S5 for the N,.o so Sec 28, Twp 19 NR 23 w. oo He names the following witnesses to prove his contlnuous residence upon and cultivation of Ed Shrum, Walter Shrum, Jabe Fletcber and William Shrnm. all of Green Forest "A ri, ,
 Johal Worthinston. Register.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land office at Harrison, Ark, Oct. M, 1903.
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention that said proof will be made before the Judge viz: " - A'oo' John D. sugg H 23ss2, for the N 12 sw Sen 12 Twp l7 NRW " V" ooo. He names the following witnesses to prove n1s continuous residence upon and cultivation .. W. H. seitz, Frank Burney, F. F. seitz. H. L. Montgomery all of Dry Fork, Ark. -1'
 JOHN l. WoRTHrNoToN Register.
The Green Forest tribune., 1903-12-05
Tns Danger comes

Tn Danger Comes
 In cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria and othea wasting diseases, when the patient has oaen reduced in flesh, and strength, and begins lh0 toilsome climb to health. Here Hoods sa'ss' parilla finds It's place. It enriches tho oooa' strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the a.' gestive organs. and builds mp the whole sysDen- Hoed's Pills are the Des: aftcr-.linner ili's ssisr digestion. cure heodache. sbe a eeA'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-07
EX-MAYOR HOWARD
BUNKOED AT AURORA
Stranger Asks for Help and Then
Proceeds to Help
Himself.

Aurora, Ills. May Former Mayor
Theodore Howard. of Aurora. was bun
kOed Il few days ago by a stranger,
who asked for help in the way of the
Endorsement of draft for $50. The
man worked his scheme by presenting
letter which contained Il fiattering
testimonial as to the good work he
had done among the lodges of the y.
.. L. w Inclosed were two drafts, one
for 500 and the other for $50.
The man, who gave his name as Val
lejO. asked Howard to indorse the
drafts, which he did. Word was re-
ceived through the Anchor and
Shield. the official organ of the order,
warning people against this man. y
letter has also been issued by detec-
tive agency Offering Il reward of $100
for his arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-07
WELL KNOWN EDITOR
EXPIRES IN DENVER
Edward NJ. Wilson, Formerly of
Bloomington and Chicago,
is Dead.

Denver, May Edward NJ. Wilson,
a well known newspaper writer of this
city and Chicago, died at his home in
this city from consumption. Wilson
was born in Bloomington 81 years ago.
His first newspaper work was on the
Bloomington Paragraph, of which he
became managing editor. Removing to
Chicago he worked on the staff of The
Record and@ater he conducted the
children's page of The RecOrd-Herald.
Some of his pOetical productions
We're of Il high order. Wilson came to
Denver two years ago for the benefit
of his wife. who was afflicted with
consumption. a few months ago he
himself developed the disease in its
rapid form, with fatal results. He
leaves two children. His remains will
be shipped to Bloomington for inter-
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-07
REVOLUTION Is
NOT AT AN END YET
Nicaragua Continues to Be Bothered
BY People Who Will Not
Stay Down.

New Orleans. May News has
reached this city by mail from IL thor
oughly reliable inside source that the
Nicara guam revolution is not at an end,
and that the government forces are so
situated that they are unable to cross
Lake Nicaragua to attack the points
where the revolutionary forces are
fortified. Fort San Carlos, one of the
points captured by the revolutionary
forces, is situated at the mouth of the
San Juan river.
1t is this river which is used to car
ry all the exports of the interior of
the republic. and without the use of
the river it is impossible to move large
forces of troops. Fort Castillo. mid
way down the river, is. also in the
hands of the revolutionary body, and
the gunboat owned by the Zelayo gov
ernment has also been captured.