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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
DOTS FROM SWEAT SWAMP

Mr. Edftor:-I. will try to give Won
9 few lines from this corner. The
iarme,s ia have been plowing some, and a
hauling guano considerable, but /
think they will have to stop hauling
Tor want OF good roads. We are lust
nut of roads ut this time. The old
roadway is there, but the roads are
gone,in many places ANY one who
doubts it If they will take a trip over
some of the roads down here L think
they will soon decide for themselves. J
Our genial Rural Mail carrier has a
piece of the worst road to go over tha,
[ know of and it is public road too
| hear that people hauling have had
to quit trying to haul over it, and
that causes them to cut up our settle.
ment roads. Now, we need q road
leading from Clio in the direction of
Judson, which would be very much
nearer route for the people of Marion
county who haul from Clio, and better
road IN summer, for the farmers like
to 60 and como in short time. This
road could be built without much cost
and would be great saving of time
70 the farmers and others, for it would
sho,ten the distance considerable, as
any one may see by drawing straight
inc from Clio to Judson, as the road
ine does not vary much for the great
er part of the way, and there is a road
On this line nearly the whole ro tie,
but II needs STRENGTHENING in some
raets which could be easily done.
We sent up petition for this road
about a year ago but have heard moth.
ing from it. We pay our road tax, and
ifany one fails 10 pay his read and
poll tax they get the poll and this poll
has to work il out in the chain gang.
In this section if white or colored fails
to pay his road tax they willingly
work it out on the road.
| would be glad if our worthy Sup
ervisor would come down this way
some time and see the sitnation, and
he would see the benefit this road
from Clio to Judson would be TO both
couutics The people of Marion would
willingly help build this road as it
shor'ens the distance for them.
Eco 9th. 1904. Hermit.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

The indication are that corn,
wheat, potatoes and all other foods
for man will be in greater demand
in 1904 than for the past year.
Corn acreage should be increased
and the mood Of preparing the land
should be more thorough than in
former years. Turn your lands al
least one inch deeper than they
were ever broken before. The one
inch deeper turned on top will not
be injurious and 1t will add $50
tons oflooscncd soil per acre. That
will enable the land TO hold that
much more moisture for the plants
i'll the summer period. If possible,
follow the turn plow with 4 sub
soiler, to break up the clay hard
pan eight OF more inches below the
work Of the turn-plow. This will
give an acre Of land the power Of
holding six to eight more tons of
wafer. The corn in June and july
will want water more than icrtili-
zcrs. Over so per cent Of the
growing plant is water, and the
proportion of moisture must be
maintained DUNG its green state,
if Il full crop be expected.
Determine now to grow the heav.
lest crop Of corn you ever had
There will be Il demand for it. HUI
manity is increasing and the bread
crop must be made larger TO supply
the demands. Keep the plows go
ing cvcri day, getting deeper down
and finding new soil that have not
been drawn from III making plants
heretofore This will be a half sub
s:ituic for fertilizers.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
Wonders of Life Reproduction.

According TO tho naturalsts. scorpion
will produce 65 Of its species in si,glr
hason a common fly IA Zach so
.sld spider i1J. The hydrachm, pro,
,.uccS GOO eggs, and common frog 100
he female moth is credited with exactly
'hc same nvmber Of eggs as the frog, and
nc tortoise 100 less or an even 1000. The
al insect lays 10000 eggs, the shrim,
100, and over 10000 eggs have been
,Qund IN the ovarles Of I captured scars.
ono naturalist reports finding over 10000
;gs in female lobster, and another sa W
Z 600. The mutilla, an insect very sim
ar to the ant. has been known to Law
- 600 eggs in single day. and Lcuwcn,
peck attributes 100000 for the season
male crab $ shrr in producing he spe
es! Morethan $4,000 eggs have been
aountcd in herring, 3S 600 in a smelt
100000 in sole ,l3O, 600 in tho roach
; 0O0.0G0 in the sturgeon, 3l2. 900 in the
lrp. $4,000 in tcnch. $40 600 in {.
iackeral. 992 600 in perch, and 1857,
10 In iioIndcr. But Of all the fish hi,h-
ITO discovered the cod appears to be the
aoat wonderful prolific One reliable ma
ura!lst reports 1856, 900 eggs from q sin.
gle female III one season, and anothcr as
many aS 9,lil.000
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
The Constitutions Cash Offer
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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

Ella wheeler Wilcox. and James
Whitcomb Riley met recently at the
Westminster Hotel, in this city, says
the N. Y. Times
I never will forget what you said
about me, Mr.. RILEY. said the poetess
of passion when | first ATTEMPTED to
write poetr,
Nothing unpleasant, l hope, cS-
claimed the Hoosicr poet
You said, continued the poctess,
that was too homely 10 write poetry.
Did ever say that?
Yes, you did or at least j, was pubs
iished ns coming from you. 1t made
deep impression on me. About that
time l was making Il rag doll for a
little neice Of niine, and | not only
made it. but | painted lis face And
made that face inst rs ugly Us |
know how and called the doll James
Whitcomb Riley.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
A Greedy SpcculatOr.

Daniel j Sully, who by 'bulling"
the market has during Tie past season
pat millions of dollars in the pockets
Of the southern farmors, is not satisfied
with being crowned "cotton king
but is seeking gnthcr worlds to conquer
having applied for membership in the
Chicag, exchange. Gambling in polk
and gr;;iH~;; iiiSSausab!a, and we hose
he will lose all he made on cotton in
forcing up the price of flour, bacon
and cUrn.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

" wv eistI 49, ~~---
is cutting such high jenIls. ana
the king has again asoended 70
his throne in the commcr.ial
world, the eloquent tribute Of
Henry Grady to the fl oy eta
pie will be read with interest
by cotton growers, cotton lea
ers and the public. 4 was aa
follows:
"Vhat a royal plant II IS.
The world waits in attendance
on its growth; the shower auat
falls whispering on it's caves IS
heard around the eartl trn sun
that shines on it is ten ,1ad bv
the prayers of all thu people.
the frost that chills it ana me
dew that decends from .he stars
are noted, and the trespass o q
little worm on its green lelf
more to England thai he al
vance Of the Russian army on
her Asian outpost. / is gola
from the instant it puts forth
its tiny shoot. It's fiber is cur
rent in every bank, and ~hen,
loosing its tleeces to tic sun IL
floats sunny banner that sior
ifies the fields of the humbl"
farmer, that man is nmallaled
under flag that will cuulncl 1he
allegiance Of the wolld auI
wiring a subsidy from egcry 81
nation on earth. It is the llari
tage that God gave to this Peo
pie forever as their own when
he arched our skies, Established
our mountains, girt US about
with the ocean, looseG .Il4 bree
zes, tempered.the sur nn ana
measured the rain. and
our3children's forever &s pin
cely a talent as ever came from
His hand to mortal sieN ae,!
ship"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

u rec,ors special meeting of the
stockholders of the Marlboro Fruit
20. will be held at Bank of Marlboro
IN BennettsviIle, S. g.. at ~ O'Clock
~. on 10Th March next TO vote upon
increasing the Capital Stock of the
Vompauy to Ten Thousand Dollars
md also to consider any other matters
If interest to the company.
Il. L. Pearson, Prest
D. d. McColl, Secty.
Feb S;h 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
ilreess. little workers DR.. Kings New
Lie Pills Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing Indigestion, Bill.
ousness, Constipation, Sick Headache
and all Stomach. Liver and Bowel troub
les Easy pleasant. safe. sure. Only $50
at i. Douslas's drug store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
The RemOrseful Cakes.

y little boy named Thomaa ate
Hot buckwhcat cakes for tea
a very rtsh proceeding, as
We presently shall sec.
Ho went to bed at eight o'clock,
as all good children do,
But scarce had closed his little eyes,
When he most restless grew
Tic Hoped on this side, then on that,
Then knceled upon his head,
And covered all at once cacl ppot.
OF his wee truudlc bed
He wrapdcd one leg around his waist,
And tother round his car,
While mama wondered what on earth
Gould nil her littlo dear.
But sound he slept, and as he slept
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
II Saved His Leg,

p. A Daniorth Of Lagrange, Ga suf
tered tor SIX months with irightiul
running sore on his leg, but writes that
Buck!en's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
III five days For Ulcers, Wounds.
"'es, rs the best sa've in the world.
Lnrc Guaranteed. only IS cts. Sold
hY T. Douglas Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
Quiek Burying Ground.

All persons having any interest
i'll the Quick Ccmctary near Clio
are earnestly requested to attend a
meeting at tho grounds on Monday
the 20th Instant ut 10 o'clock in
the forenoon for the purpose Of felec-
ting trustees and letting out con-
tract for kccninr the same in good
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

And down there crawled, to gnaw his ears
An awful bugaboo!
When Thomas rose next morn, his face
Was pallid as a sheet:
Il never more" he firmly said,
'Wlil cakes for suppor ent!"
-Eugene Field.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

Hicks My wife is very metho-
dical. She's always got place
tor everything and everything in
its place.
Wicks-s has mine: but I'll
be hanged if I can ever find the
place. e.-Phila. Ledger.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

They were uttering the tender
nonsenoc that succeeds the great
question:.
And, said the girl bravcly, il
poverty comes, we will face it to-
gether.
Ah, dearest, he replied, the
mere sight your face would scare
the wolf away.
And ever since he has wonder
ed why she returned his ring
Tit Bits.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
FlOwcrsl Flower

Mrs. Jno S. Moore has fine
lot Of Geraniums, Bc9auias
Ferns, Palms and othar plants,
wei rooted, that she des! * 10
sell Cntiinua Oh nor da4ar
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

Scientists now say
was 40 feet tall. s.
hold out in the pail
hand several men OF
porocity to ours, and III
it was that Adam can
when She said, "Ea {
mington Star.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
TWINKLING

-"De moral poverty
nature" said Uncle
shown by de number ol
season dat is gwinter h
along g wild deir las sea
Years resolutions mad
w ASnINGTON STAR.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

Tess-I don't see why she should 90
md marry that old Ian for his money.
Jess-Why, how else could she yet
it.-Philadelphia Press. .
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

A Maryland school marn vas
teaching her class the mysteries
of srammer, "Now, johnny said
she, "in what tense do ! speak
when | soy, 81 am lcngilule
The little fellow answered luicg
as wink. "Thc past" Thc F1
worth Herald.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
JUNIPER POLES

l am prepared to supply telegraph
or telephone poles from 80 feet down
to suit. at short notice. Address me
Blenheim r. Il. d. /.
Dec 16, 1908. A. J. Jones.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
A Piece of CarlcsSneSS.

On Wednesday last some, either
out hunting or other wise passing
along, dropped fire in the straw
field on Mr.. G.. S. McCall's Cosna
ham place, south Of the Society
Hill road, and before it was dis
covered it burned four small build
ings and about $4,000 pounds Of
choice pcavine hay, and came
near getting large two story
barn.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

A full line Of III j. Heinzs Co.
Pickles Preserves, Ketchups, Sau-
ces, Jellies &c. at
w. M. Rowc's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04
A CARD.
From e. w. Goodwin.

All patrons of my mill and gin
customers have free privilege TO
fish in my pond with nets until
April lst, then with hook and line
until June 1st, 1901.
Respectfully,
E. W. Goodwin.
Brightsville, Feb, 20, 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-03-04

eBS Fresh Oat Meal only DC
or two for 25c at
Claude Moore's S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
WANT BRYAN SPEECHES.
Every County in Indiana Desires to
Hear From Him.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. August 2I.-An
overwhelming demand for speeches from
William J. Bryan was the general strain
of all the reports made at the meeting OF
the democratic state committee. Every
county I'm Indiana wants Bryan, and is
bound to have him or know the reason
why. IIeeding this pressure from their
democratic constituents. all of the demo-
cratic district chairmen present insisted
that the democratic state committee off,
cials shall not overlook their respective
districts in arranging Mr. Bryan's schedule.
This demand for Bryan is due in part to
a desire to show the reorganizers that
Bryan is the liveliest sort of a factor I'm
Indiana and in that sense II is a reaction
against the work of the st. Louis conven-
ton Chiefly, however, il comes from Mr..
Bryan's followers all over the state, who
are sincere i'm their desire to know from his
own lips how he stands in the present
emergency.
The peerless leader will make at least
thirty speeches in Indiana. The party
managers naturally are chary about having
1t known that he is going to make so many
speeches, even at that number he Will
be able to accommodate only small frac-
ton of the people who want to hear him.
His assignments, as arranged to date, are
as follows: Linton. Washington, Plymouth,
Auburn, Burlington and English. The re-
quests for Bryan outnumber the combined
requests for all other speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Hard Work for the Paymasters.

Much hard work has been caused for the
army paymasters who have been assigned
to duty at Manassas in the forthcoming
maneuvers. Their work will be hard, espe-
cially in the adjustment of differences be-
tween the militia and the regular organiza-
tor.
Col. c. C. Sniffen, now on duty in New
York, will be chief paymaster of one divi-
sion, and Maj. r. B. Ray will be chief pay
master of the other division, and twelve
additional officers of the pay department
will be brought from various stations, as
far west as Denver. 1t Is estimated that
the amount of money which will be dis
bursed by the paymasters the last day of
the maneuyers, which is the day of the de-
parture of the militia commands, will be
fully 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Il the Morning Leader 1t Lisbon says that

Of the Morning Leader Ut Lisbon saws that
the British steamer Lisbon, which has ar
rived there, reports that she was stopped
by a Russian cruiser In the Bay of Biscay
Beyond the acknowledgment of the re-
ceipt of orders to search for the Russian
volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and st.
Petersburg, the adHliralty here has not
heard from Rear Admiral Durnford, in
command of the Cape OF Good Hope sta
ton. The admiralty denies the statement
published here that Admiral Durnford mas
been ordered to shadow the Smolensk ana
st. Petersburg and see that they do not
violate the instructions of their govern
ment It Is pointed out that such an act
would show suspicion OF the good faith OF
Russia. which Great Britain does not care
to do. After the delivery of the orders the
British cruisers which are searching for the
volunteer fleet steamers will return to port
and cable to London the fact that they
have executed their commission.
NEW YORK, August 27. = A cable
dispatch from London says: Despite
a somewhat more cheerful feeling at
Lloyd's. the damage which has been done
to the British shipping trade by the Rus-
sian "pirates" is enormous. At least t2,OOO,-
600 worth of goods is heid up IN TINS coun-
try pending the settlement of the question
at issue with Russia, and definite pro-
nouncement on the subject of contraband.
One firm alone, which does a very large
trade with Japan, mas t'u'Vo worm Vi
goods waiting. and, as there are about
eomputation of the amount held up. These
sums are merely the value Of the goods,
but heavy penalties are being incurred daily
because of delay. Merchants are asking II,
when the matter is adjusted, they will get
any comnensation for their losses. They
are calculating also, on the basis of the
present rate of progress being made by the
government, how many years VIII elapSe
Sofora thev pet conversation. Meanwhile
Germans are making fine profits out of the
situation.
The Glasgow Herald says: IF the govern
ment insists on immediate redress it Will
command the entire confidence of the coun-
try which has witnessed with dismay a Sc
ries of insults to the British flag unpar-
alIeled in our history since the Dutch fleet
made a harbor of the Thames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Vote on Conditions Monday.
DEMOCRATS DISCUSS PROGRAM.
Sheehan Goes to Esopus to Confer With
Parker

NEW YORK, August 27.-August Belmont
and Chairman Taggart were at democratic
headquarters very early today, so early. In
fact, that they found only deserted rooms.
At o'clock Mr.. Sheehan, Delaney Nicoll
and John r. Mclean came in, and these
members of the executive committee held
meeting and went over the campaign work
to date, and discussed the program for the
future.
Soon after the meeting ended Mr.. Sheehan
departed for Esopus, where ii is expected
he will go over the situation with Judge
Parker and tell him what has been done
and what IL is proposed to do. Members or
the executive committee expressed them
selves as entirely satisfied with present con-
ditiOnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
Russian Prestige, 1t is Declared, Must
Be Restored First.

LONDON, August 27-The Associated
Press learns in connection with the revival
of the rumors of mediation that Emperor
Nicholas only recently announced in the
most positive terms that he would not per-
nit peace negotiations even should Port
Arthur fall and Gen. Kuropatkin be driven
back to Harbin. This fact, we'll understood
in official circles. has prevented the Brit
ish government from taking any steps In the
direction of mediation. 1t Is known here
that Germany, well Great Britain and
other powers, understands this attitude OF
the emperor. Therefore, the reports from
Paris that Emperor William Is prepared to
suggest peace is dismissed as groundless,
for the present at least.
If General Kuropatkin, however, should
win decisive victory at Lao Yang, which,
in a measure. would restore Russian pres
tige, 1T is believed here that the restoration
of peace would undoubtedly be materially
facilitated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Personal Mention.

DIR. James Stuart has returned from the
worlds fair.
J. Hampton Hill Of 934 French street has
gone 70 New York for week or ten days
Rollin N. Conwell, captain of Company c.
High School Cadets, of last year and a
graduate Of the Technical High School of
this city, left on Thursday for Anderson.
IND, for a short visit to relatives before
going to Purdue University, LAFAYETTE
IND, where he enters the sophomore wear
Col. Robert Christy sailed from New
YORK Tuesday last on the Finance for
South America as one of the ATTORNEYS in
legal matter.
Mr.. John O'Hagan is at Virginia Beach
Va.
Mr.. Horace Spence has returned from a
visit to the st. Louis exposition
Mr.. VIM. H. Cook of the u g 6 Arkan-
sas paid a short visit to his mother Mrs
Mary E. Cook Of 125 Jackson street. Ana
costa Mr. Cook expects to go south on
his next cruise.