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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
kEOrSea Do Get Sick.

When horses and mules are poor
it is not always and Indication that they
do not get enough 10 eat. Many ami
mails. just like human beings. have in
digestion or the system is all run down
and tonic is needed. 1t is not the a.
mount OF food eaten that makes muscle
and fat More depends upon the prop
cr digestion or assimilation OF the food
than is commonly supposed. Nothing
has yet been discovered that will build
up horse or mule better than Ash
crafts Condition Powders. the only
remedy in its class sold under guar
antec. Ask Mr.. Smith Newton, ben
nettsville, tor 1.-THE kiud put up in dos
cs. And McColl Drug Co., McColl S.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
TowN AND COUNTY, NEWS. B
The 10th Is Memorial Day.

- Much replanting has beer
done since the hail storm
The commencement season
is on now and will continue
through the month
Don't forget Gen Walkers
Lecture next Friday night at the
Court House
- McColl is going to organize
q knitting mill. Score another
for McColl
- Read Bennett & Covington's
ad about Organs, Pianos and
Sewing Machines
- The crops through Hebron
to the Marion line are the finest
we ever saw the last of April
Until further notice the
County Sup't of Education will
be in his Office only on Satur-
daysand first Mondays.
- Judge Hudson has been the
first this year to eat green peas
Tom Walsh his butler has charge
OF the garden
The Court Of Common Pleas
was in session all last week, and
very many learned lessons Of
profit to those who go to law to
settle disputes
- Teachers who expect to at
tend the summer schools can get
all the information they want
from Supt w. l.. Stantou, as TO
studies, board. &c.
= For cool drinks-Celery
Cola, Peach Mellew, Coca Cola
other soft drinks on ice, call at
e. Powers Grocery.
Fresh home ground meal al
ways on hand at Claud Moore's.
Pie peaches 15c per can or two
for 25cts at Claud Moore's.
- If you want to look we'll and
feel good all the time, get your
clothing at @. $. McCall's
e" If you want your cuffs and
collars nicely laundered carry
them to Claud Moore. who is
now agent for the Wilmington
Steam Laundry
gV Very best can corn only
10c at Claude Moore's.
Social tea, 5 o'clock tea cakes
and pound cake arc fresh and
nice at Claud Moore's.
Have you seen those new
articles Of Furniture at Mr.
Waddill's
e@- Okra and tomatoes only
10c at Claude Moore's.
Just reed fresh lot of D.
M. Ferry & Co.'S Garden Seed
at w. Nj. Rowe's.
- Fresh lot Of canned Peas.
Pears "~I pir's TnN' nj O. :
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
sB Just arrived a fine assort
ment, new shapes in Ladies Hats,
Flowers &C., at the
G.. B CroSland Co,
DEATHS DOINGS.

The Lord has taken from US our be.
loved brother. friend and neighbor, Jack.
son Stnbbs, after an illness of eight
weeks, during which he received one of
tho richet blessings that man can obtain.
He proiesscd religion some three weeks
ago: After his profession he snid he was
ready and willing and was only aiting
for the Master to call him home So,
after few days Of patience and suffer
ing the Master told him it was enough.
Come home Last night at II. 20 his
gentle spirit left it's tcnemeu. of clay born
un angel wings for nome in the better
land. where sick sorrow, puin and
death are folt and feared no more"
Mcekly and patiently he bore his sut.
teling. without murmer. He will be
missed hy all, but we will meet him
gain. H.: was 81 years old the 10Th OF
February last.
The funeral services will he held this
uflcrno m and the remains laid by the
S de Of his beloved wife who preceded him
y months ago.
4 FRIEND.
Rrightsville. May 4, 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
A Startling Test

To Save life, DR.. T. G.. Merritt, of
No. Mehoopany. Pa, made startling
test resulting in wonderful cure. He
writes. "a patient was attacked with vic
lent hemorrhagcs. caused by liberation OF
the stomach. had often found Electric
Bttc;s excellent for acute stomach and
liver troubles so prescribed them. The
patient gained from the first, and has not
had All attack in 4 months. Electric Bit>
tcrs are positively guaranteed for Dys
pepsiu, Indigestion. Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try Them. Only SOC
at j.. Il. Douglas, Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
FAMILY MILEAGE TICKEr.
GOOD In SOUTH CAROLINA Nov
SOLD BY SEABOARD AIR LINE
RATJwAy

Commencing march 25th. the
Seaboard Air Line Railway, in
compliance with the new law have
on sale 1000 mile family tickets,
good for the use of the immediate
mem bers of one family, between
stations within the State Of South
Carolina on the line of the Sea-
board Air Line Railway. These
tickets are sold at $25,b0 and are
limited to one year from date OF
issue.
The popular interchangeable
book, good over 25 different lines,
will continue on sale under same
conditions as heretofore.
For further information apply
to Seaboard agents, or address
JOS. w. Stewart Trav. Pass. Agent
Colum bia S. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Good Advice

Learn to hide your troubles. Your
friend has troubles Of his own to hide,
help him by example. This is good nd :,
vice, hut when Il man wakes in tie
morDing with Il raging, splitting head,
ache, not enough energy to get up. con.
s'iratcd, bad taste in the mouth. tired
legs, It S not advice that man needs.
It's good dose OF DR.. Kings Blood and
Liver Pills Purity the blood and send
it founding. conrsing through the veins.
and make the liver live. No purging,
gripping or nauscaIing. 2jc box at all
Dug Stores.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

--a"mAstilie mas an advertisement
in another column about choice
Plymouth Rock Eggs. He offers
them cheaper than any yet offer
ed. Read his lad" and write him
Boy Pipes and Smokers Supplies in
endless variety can be found at J. L
Douglas & Bro.
Just received large lot of NEW
LOADED SHELLS of all kind.
At w. M. ROWE'S.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Fine Strawberries.

Mr. B. F. Stanton of lower Hebron
beat the county in raising the larg, st
and finest strawberries. Last Monday
he presented us with a box of some
even larger and finer than the first,
proving that he mastered the secret
of cultivnting and having plenty Of
this luscious fruit in scas,n
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

~ me confederate Reunion at
Charleston and expect free en-.
tartainment, should call on Mr..
Q. S. Mccall, Commander OF
Camp Henagan, that he may
forward their names to the com
mlttee on entertainment at Char
lesion. If you expect to 60 at
tend to this at once.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Prepared for the Work.

MIR. s j. Pearson, the Jeweler, hns
now one OF the latest improvements
for engraving your name or initials
on any article of gold or silver or
plate in the most up>to date manner.
The samples of work already done by
him are just fine. Call and see him.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
CARD OF THANKS.

To the citizens. both white and colorcd,
who worked go faithfully and with such
good effect TO save my store from the fire
OF yesterday morning. May %, | return
my srcere thanks and appreciation foI
their services and help.
May ,, 1904. G.. S. MCCALL
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Idado Young Again

"One Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me in
my teens ngain" writes d. A Tuner
Of Dempseytown. pa. They re the best u
the world for Liver, Slomache and
Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never glipc.
Only 25c at j. u. Douglas Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Alto Everything In Sight

DR.. Kings Chill and Fever Tonic is.
with out a doubt. the best medicine
have ever found for chills. All my
family were ia poore health last sun
mer, and after seceral other chill tonics
had failed. tried DIR. Kings. and in q
very few days we were all better. eating
everything in sight.
S. N. McCORKLE.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Small POx Mt Clio.

Our people indeed regretted to hear
that email pox ..@l gotten into two OF
three of the white families of Clio last
week.-Mrs. Barlow Coving,on and
children and Miss Flora Woodey. 1t
is hoped it will go no further and
that these will soon be out again.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
THE N w YORK WORLD
Thrice A Week Edition
The Most Widely Read Newspaper
in America.

lime has demonstrated that the Thrice
a,Wcck World stsnns alone in n claSs
Other papers have initiated it's form I'M
motifs success. This is because il telle
! i-1partiaily, whether that news be no
i'acai or otherwise It's in lact almost
- daily at the price of weekly.
In addition to news. it publishes first.
class serial stories and other features
suited to the home and iireside.
The Thrice a Week Worlds regular
SUBSCRIPTION price is only ST. 90 per yea.
ana this pays Tor SO papers. We otfer
tal2unequailed newspaper and the Dem.
Together one year Tor SI.o7,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
The Russell Wagons.

Mr.. P. A. Hodges is oPening car
of these durable wagonA, ,-one and
two-horse, every one of til Iem guaran-
teed against any defect in material
or workmanship.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
FOR LADIES both Old and Young,

Just get the Delineator, if yo! want
to see how up.to date dresses are made.
We receive subscriptions for same,
Have full stock cf the Butterick Pat.
terms on Hand. A new fashion paper
given away free. Call on
Strauss S Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Call and Get One.

There are several boxes of school
books left in Co Supt's Office by the
LEND Hand Library" COMMITTEES.
Any schools wishing box should call
on the Sup't as soon as possible.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

Fered flor many years with nervous
k heafdachc. Tried many medi
I'd seyperal doctors. Nothing cured
Il Iegot Lees Headache and Neu.
Rsmedy. 1t is simply worth its
in gold.
iKS. JNO. w. SPRINKLE.
otto, N. g.,
rise 25c. ut the drug store
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
,sday In May.

here was a good crowd in
n Monday owing to the
ting Of the County Conven-
p. The absence of stockmen,
ers, &c, was noticed. The
attraction was a coop Of 16
" white Leghorn chickens
h1r. j. M. Moody. 1t was a
tty exhibit. He says his or
& have been ahead Of his
,Dly, and those wanting eggs
It speak at once.
e day passed off without
lent Or incident.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
ttsvi1le Church DIRECTORY

Observation-Disclosures. "."."..".." .".".".".."
,D,sr-T. f. Monn1s. P. G.
chool 3 SO p. m. Preaching at
n. aud 7.3O pm. Prayer meet
,esday evening ut 500 o'clock
:ndent Sunday school, Phil. A.
T-Rcv. Rufus Ford, Pastor.
school at 1000. Preaching Sun
90 a. IN, and 1902. III. Prayer
Thursday evening at s O'Clock.
,ndcnt Of Sunday school. f. w
YTERlAw-Bnnyan Mcleod Ph.
or. SERVICES every Sabbath
IL n. IN. aud g p. m: (winterl
and 7.30 p. III Prayer meeting
, 5 D. IN. Seats free. Strangers
invited. Sunday school every
lOa m. Superintendent, J. 7.
All parents and children made
at the school.
,pAL-Rev. G. W. Boyd, Rector
3 every second and fourth sunda,
M, and 7.3o p. m. Sunday
o. 40 o. m. DR.. J. A. Faison,
,ndent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Quick Arrest

4. Gulledge of Verbena. Ala. was
Z n the hospital from severe case
ics causing "a tumors. After doc
ID Il! remedies failed, 3aacckki.ccaa's
Saixe quickly arrested further
and cured him. 1t con-
iches ,Rnd kills pain. 25o. at j. Il.
aias Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
MEMORIES OF THE SIXTIES

Is the title Of lecture to be de
livered by Gen. G.. Irvine Walker in
the Court House on Friday evening
next 18th, upder the auspices of Camp
Henegan i'll the aid Of the Hampton
monument A heart to heart talk such
as Gen. Walker gives makes far
deeper impression than all that history
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
lboro County Officers.

wv" ''S OCR'0"
81. B. Green
OF CLERK. A. Drake
OF PRoBATE-M. McLaurin
!:R-C. L. Covinptopt
IsoR-M. E. Coward
iDUCATIoN-W. l.. $tanton
RER-J. H. Thomasi
oR-Chas. |. Sherrilq.
R-Chas. S. McCall.}
,ENrAT1vEs-D. D. AIcColl, Jr
lch, Welcome Quick4
A1Es-C. D. Easterlang, t. L
Bennettsville,
hcLanrin, McColl
=. Calhoun. Clio,
Atkinson, Blenheim,
,tubbs. Brightsvllle,
Irby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

IA. tAtua L,vm Diacuvciy ioi
ton is u sure cure for all lung
troubles. Thousands can tes-
1t. Mrs. C. B. Van Metre OF
town. w. Va. says 81 had o
se of Bronchitis and for q year
ything | heard of. but got 40
J ne bottle Of DR.. Kings New
then cured me absolutely" its
or Group, Whooping Cough.
lmonia and Consumption. Try
u9runteed by j. Il. Douglas,
efrce. Reg, sizees Soc, $l.0O.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

trate S. M. Youmene of
/ shot John r. Keels, a
ge times on monday af-
3 killing him instantly.
Mics had a quarrel about
& Youmans is in Jail, and
Hin session.
Nh; Nh; Stsnsil, e we'll known
{ of Rockingham died
4, last weesk.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
CLIO NOVELTY
Manufacturing Works

r4JHE Business recently known as the
/ CLIO NOVELTY MANUFCHU-
RING CO.. will hereafter be known as
THE CLIO NOVELTY MANUFAC-
TURING WORKS, with F.. H. IVEY
>ole owner and director.
The latest improved wood working
machines are being placed for doing all
kinds of Novelty work for builders use at
living prices.
Mr.. p. A. Hodges is agent at Bcnnctts
vile and wi!l take your orders.
Oct %, 1908.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

Taught Red Buck
Shurley. the noted instructor
writer he oxpec:ad great things
upjI, Mr.. Bryant, the famous
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
Lecture at MoOoll..

Lecture at McOoll..
Rev. Sam P. Jones, the no
tee Georgia evangelist-orator,
will lecture in Tatum Hall, at
M"T"" H07'ov + oighi MAY 25.
i-f22eaus "'i. devoted 10 tha
McC0tl mission narCh, d1Iis-
IS 4 seventy ~ cents 81 3Iged
eat one llllar
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
zo,un GorA,ernment.

p. A. Hoddo-g
aEN-J. FrauaS;'Ikreeden. G. 8.
\. G. Sinclair +. w. Pate.
& TREAsURNR-Milton Nc.
Office open daily.
!. +. David, HA q. Harper.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06
@1rrrnsxr,1rE
TO Prospective Piano and Organ
BUYERS.

1t will pay you to see Strauss
Il Co, if in the market for Musi-
cal Instruments Of any descrip-
ton.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-06

id 1ltuaM,ne s 6nrc cza %.
/ F5vrs arb .t4f -uc c.tai. gnfN,
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
Novel Court oeeISJon.

During the severe earthquake In
Guatemala, April -. 1so2. . certain
block of buildings was destroyed. It
was insured against nre, but Iot. as
was stipulated in the"poiicy. against
fire occasioned by an earthquake. and
In this case the fire which destroyed
the buildings and the shock were a.
most simultaneous. The owners Of
the property claimed that its destruc.
ton was caused by the overthrowing Of
. lamp Immediately before the earth
tremors. and thus In the end the legal
decision was made to hinge on the
exact time when vsrious cities on
tle line OF movement were wrecked.
Timing An earthquake by . court do
eislOn 10 q novelty.
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
REApv FoR Ms "eUe."
President Cleveland Was Prepared fes
the Usual "To0sh."

President Cleveland Was Prepared se'
the Usual .'Tessh."
When Grover Cleveland was elected
president the first time. he was sitting
In his once one day when Gen. Alfred
OrendorR OF Illinois was ushered is
to see him.
"weli. Mr. President" said the gen
sral. Il suppose you have seen about
every democrat in the country BY this
timer"
"All but my substitute. I think" re-
piled the president. Il am looking
for him every minute. He made .
tight bargain and got all the money
! had when he went to the civil war.
I never saw him again until ! was
elected mayor Of Buffalo. He ambled
into my once there soon after was
elected. told him I supposed hs
was killed in battle. but he said he
had pulled out Of the war with bis
life. was hard up and wanted so. I
gave It to him and heard nothing
more Of him until became governor
of New York. He showed mp prompt.
ly In Albany and borrowed another
$40. Now I Am president. and be-
tween callers have been Watching
the door all day. I'm really little dis.
appointed: Here I am. ready for
Aim." And the president drew from
= capacious pocket . crumpled ten
dollar bill and tossed It on the table
In front Of him.-NeU York Herald.
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
italian calss Given o,ssiaes,y vnsess

italian chlsS Given o,ssiaetiy Un'ass
co0Nemsa.
Senator Leland Stanford and his
wife always were adored BY the peo-
pie Of California Who lived In the
vicinity OF their home and Of the uni
versity established BY them. Among
their admirers was an Italian named
Bracchi. Who drove the bus that car
risd students back and forth between
the campus and their homes.
Mr.. Stanford met the man one day
- ne was delivering wood and In
Qu'red aftsr his family. which wAs
large.
"Dere's one more dana used to ba.
Mis- Stanford hs replied. beaminS
proudly.
Indeed" said Lady Bountiful,-
with . smile. and haven't you .un out
OF pames by this time. Bracchi."
oh. no. he said. glowing with de-
light Dis ones gotta da INES name
Of ALL"
And what have you named him!"
She looked for sore tremendous
Italian appellatson. but tho triumphant
father replied:
we name him 10 honor da you. We
name him Leland Stanford Junior Uni.
vsrsity Bracchi."
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
WOULD BUY THE TOWN.
otfer Satisfied Critics Of Mans Finan
eIai Responsibiiity.

ofYer Satisfied Critics Of Mans Finan
eIai Responsibility.
A contractor who was successful ~
getting q contract FOR a drainage
scheme for q certain town was asked
to meet the authorities. bringing with
him his "cautioner." or guarantee
man. He did 80.
The cautioner, who was q very
wealthy man. but never over we'll
dressed. was unknown to any Of the
authorities.
When the contractor appeared. the
chairman asked II he had brought
~ith him his cauticner.
He Answered.:
There he is" pointing to his shah
bily-dressed friend
The Chairman said:
"Of course, Mr.. Blank, We require
s man OF some standing and substau.
,iaIity to guarantee the performance
Of this work." meaning thereby that
he proposed man did not look this.
On hearing this disraraging remark
ne millionaire at once stepped for
ward and said to the meeting:
What's the price of your town, and
will give yCu a cherk for ~"
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
Lfs ZEN TO THE CHILDREN.
Excellent. Advice Given by Writer III
Good Housekeeping.

Excellent. Advice Given by Writer h,
Good Housekeeping.
We must not only be ready to talk
20 ard advise children. but also to
listen while they talk, says a writer
Good Housekeeping. Give the same
ittention rs to your most welcome
guest Often some little incident of
he day related starts a conversation
ia'te broad and impersonal. and Am
tmazed o: the grasp and reasoning
II the mind OF my son. not yet six.
IN the why's snd wherefores and right
and wrong OF things. Have I not rea-
son to hope that the talks we have
now. truly heart to heart" will help
him to consider and decide for the
right In after years! The acts and
OF grown persons seem
ofttimes coarse and defective when
judged through the eyes and ears of
child. have to be constantly max
Ing excuses TO my boy for what he
sees and hears. am trying to de-
velop In him the power TO consider the
character Of people. and right and
wrong. Both girls and boys need this
squipmeut
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
PlAhru rAAT DEAL uGAvn.

Two Destructive Members q the vss>
table Kings dom.
There 10 = plant in South America.
Ehich has all the worst qualities OF Z
melodrama villain. and Infinitely
greater success. II Is cansd the
'knotter." and b well known to. and
Avoided by sc'entists. On tha ap-
preach OF any living object the vine
easts out il teatAcles, and twines
round It 1t IN then dragged into the
heart Of The foliage. while Its assh IL
burnt into BY the clutch Of the ten.
tanles. When there. the creatures
inices are drained In . manner rsmt
niscent OF the vampire OF romance.
The insidious villainy Of the plant has
been tried by sending dog or other
animal Into Its clutches. and. judstns
srom the agony inflicted on the poor
animal. the pain appears to b worse
than Il 10 pessible to conceive.
b Another vegetable murderer ID q
grain called "bhat." It h much like
rice. and grows With Il In the Orient
Trading On ita rsssnblanee to the
popular grain. Il sots mixsd with Il,
aud II dsvoared By the unsuspectiag
Oriental. 4 few grains OF n are
enough 10 bring On T. most horrible
death. The Azst: sympaoms Of its In
fnsacs are . state u sirulsnt mania
At arst The viotta bsoonss arowsy.
end. later. sudasnly chssrfsl and say.
rhsa ~ goss rastAg usA, aAA s1perk
eassa toen q ssifeanalbalisA. tsAr
ing Ainsslf % l1sosa WA Ats AAgseA.
AnA asek1ne % desesf AtMaslk
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
SMALL PEOPLE AaE popJLAa.
obssrvant operaiie Star Has Res
sened Matter Out.

obssrvant operaiie Star Has Res
sensd Matter Out.
I'm not very big. that's . fact. but
Il l remember It is the little people
that make the world 90 round"
Toby Claude said II. Toby il . 1T
tle girl and she II proud OF It.
"f'm not quite hve feet tall in my
my high-heeled shoes and hat" she
added. but l know how much t,eftsr
It Is to be small than large. There
are many advantages. especially to Q
woman who follows the musical com
sdy or operatic line. II you will look
over the list Of names of those who
have won distinction In these lines
you will see that I am right in say.
ing that It IL the little girl who
always forges to the front. For In.
stance. there are Alice Nielsen. Ed.
M Wallace Hopper. Nadgs leasing.
Della Fox. and Katie Barry. To 20
from the musical to the legitimate
lines. there Il not prominent actress
playing to-day. with the possible ex.
ception Of Mary Shaw. who 10 not
large woman. iake Julia AarlowA.
Clara Bloodgood. Amelia Bingham.
Alice Fisher. Maxine Elliott. and. en-
terine the grand opera field. AelbA
NordicA. and Calve. But there IL oaS
notable exception 10 this arrsy-ArA
Fiske.
"rhe small persons nnd It easier
to get through the world, especially
II they have to squeeze through. -
some Of us DO From any but the
plain. matter Of fact standpoint. II
pays to be small. The world ad.
mires small people and always did"
The Delta independent., 1904-08-19
astser Than 4 iaxxer.

Congressman Joseph T. Robinson
Of Arkansas tells Of an old negro who
was charged with having stolen . hog.
The facts were all against him. Ho
had no counsel. Aad when the Judge
asked him n he wanted . lawyer A.
aligned to defend him. he declared that
he did not.
But you are entitled TO . lawyer" :"
the court explained. and you might
a. well have the benent OF bis serv.
ices
"Yoah Honor would jes gimme some
cheap white trash lawyer" the old
dsrkey replied. "snd he wouldn't do
me no good. II It's Ses De same to
Yoah Honor. I'd ruther depen' on do
ign rance oh dc rt-"-Ee~ York
Timea.