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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
a1owN AVID co uNTY' NEWS.

1ScpyvN AVID co UNTY NEWS.
Next Tuesday is Washing
TONS birthday
Don't forget the road tax is
due before March /
- Just one more month of win
ter and shivering weather.
We retlrn thanks to Mr.. j.
q. Hayes OF, Met Coll for favors
Tomorrow is the last day
Ito make tax returns without the
penalty
s. We ask attention to Mr..
Moody's offer on White Leghorn
Eggs
You know it's cold, says
Jake. when the eggs froze and
"busted"
- The shad fisheries will be-
| gin this week if the hands can
be obtained
Mr.. J. L. Odom of Lester
had some choice sweet potatoes
in market Tuesday
W Very best can corn only
loo at Claude Moore's.
Henry says the bad is always
mixed with the good; 1904 will
be a good fruit year and sickly
Colds, grip, rheumatism and
pneumonia have all followed in
the wake of the bad weather we
have been having.
We are glad to learn that
Mr.. James Lilies has cabbage
plants to sell as soon as the wea-
ther will permit setting out-saY
first week in the next month
D8- Okra and tomatoes only
1Oc at Claude Moore's.
A little menagerie made up
of Coons, Rabbits O'Possums,
BOOSTERS, Snakes, Ground Hogs,
Guinea pigs, &C.. spent last week
in town
Mr.. Jasper Fletcher of
Adamsville has an advertisement
in another column about choice
Plymouth Rock Eggs. He offers
them cheaper than any yet offer
ed. Read mis- ''ad'; and write him
Mr.. H. H. Hubbard of
Brightsville has 40 head OF hogs
and pigs for sale, also young
COW with second calf
gw Pipes aud Smokers Supplies in
endless variety can be found st j. II
Douglas & Bro.
s8@ New crop SHREDDED Raisins,
Currants, Citron &c. at
W. Nj. Rowes.
- H. J. Heinz's Co., prepared
mince meat, cranberry sauce and
apple butter for sale at
w. M. Rowe's.
- The best cook you can have
now is one of those new stoves
at Percy Moore's
A full line of Fl j. Heinzs Co.
Pickles Proscrvoa, Ketchups, Sau
ces, Jellica &c. at
w. NJ. Rowe's.
Real good green coffee 81 to12}
cts at w. NJ, Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
MARION DISTRICT APPOIN rMeNTs.

FIRST RoUND-E P. TAYLOR, P.R
Bennettsville ct, Pine Grove, Feb 81
Benuettsville s. McColl Mile. 2 p. m. 7, s
Clio and Beulah, at Beulnh Feb I3
North Marlboro, Ebenczer, Feb ~, z8.
Brightsville, Boyk $3.50 p m. as, so
Blanheim ct, ParuWaus, Mch 5th
Bennottsville Sta, Eich, S, 6.
Brownsville, Ct, Bethleheim, Mch, IL, 10
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Just received large lot of NEW
LOADED SHELLS of all kind.
At w. M. ROWE'S.

LOST-On the Hebron road be-
tween Bennettsyille and Cottingham
creek on Mondry last. Ladies n!acl,
Velvet Hat, trimmed in blue aud pink
ribbon and black birds. live in the
first house on the east side OF Cotting.
ham bridge, and will appreciate the
return of the hat, or information lead
ing to its recovery.
Feb 18, 04. Hattie Moore.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
NEARLY FoRFE1Ts HIS LIFE.

A runaway almost ending fatally, started
horrible ulcer on the leg of J. B Orner,
Franklin Grove, Ill. For four years it de.
fed NIL doctors and all remedies. But Buck.
Ien's Arnica Save had no trouble to cure
him. Equally good for Burrs, Bruises,
Skin ErupHons upd Piles $50 att, T.
Douglas s. Bro Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
nE.:E,aEi5g:sass nE:,.aiss: sssss;s:ss1s ..sssss .a; s
st. Valentines DaY.

The 14th this year hit on Sun
day, but the boys began work
as early as Friday and some
were as late as Tuesday getting
out these compliments of the
season, The "craze'' was comic,
and where the fun came in is
known only to the senders.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Wedding at Society Hill.

Major Jonathan j. Lucas has
issued invitations announcing the
marriage of his daughter, Miss
Bessie Wilds Lucas, to Mr.. Roder-
ick Steward McIver on Wednes-
day evening at Trinity church
Society Hill, s. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Passed Over the River

News has been received that
Mr.. r. s. Powell, remembered
in Bennettsville as a "Stencil
Gutter" and who did a lot of
work here during his stay, MAX
ing emblems, Key rings, checks
and charms, died a few days
ago at his home in Reidsville,
n. c..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
In No DANGER.


1t Is no secret that some Of those who
have paid the biggest prices for pure
bred live stock in the west are in finan-
cial difficulties. They have loaded
up" with high priced animals and can
not sell except ut heavy sacrifice
They have tied up their capital, and
more. too. in stock which they bought
at inflated prices. A pure bred animal
is the same as any other investment.
Its value must come at last to the basis
Of what 1t can pay its owner. On this
bnsis a good many fancy bred animals
have sold too high in the past three
years. But there are few men who
have paid more than the animals were
worth because there are comparative
ly few live stock breeders who nre not
conservative business men. The in
dustry Is In no danger from such spec
ulntors. In fact, most stockmen err
on the other side and nre not willing
to pay what pure bred animal is
really worth to them.-National Stock
DiIlll.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Spreading Manure In winter.

In winter usually aim to haul ma
nure once or twice week, depending
somewhat on the weather, says n Ru-
raj New Yorker writer. There is more
time to do 1t, the ground IS usually SOL
Id. and If the spring and summer
should be dry the manure spread in
winter will not burn the crop. On lev
el land, and especially sod, think the
loss is very slight.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Another Mile Post Passed.

Mr.. A. Y. Moore. of Lester. cele.
brated his Goth birthday on Sunday
last. AL but two of his children we're
able to be with him-Cleveland is in
the Philippines and Whiteford is in
Charleston.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Died at his home in this town or
Wednesday morning, after a short
illness of heart trouble, Mr.. Clifford
Joye-an old esteomed citizen of the
ante bellum sort-loved and liked by
everybody. The funeral services were
held at Oak Ridge cemetery Thursday
morning conducted by Bev. Bunyan
Mcleod of the Presbyterian church.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Change in Business.

l have associated with myself in the
Furniture business my son stokes
WADDILL We solicit the patronage
Of buyers in our line and guarantee
satisfaction.
Feb 18, 04 Geo w. Wsddill.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

simply mnaS STEADY snwhorsc.
MiieiA anwing wood it is I. matter OF
considerable work TO set out the pieces,
mortise nnd 1T them together 10 make
nn ordinary sawhorsc. The one shown
In the cut from New England Home
stead can be built in twenty minutes
If one has some strips of hardwood
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Friday, February 10 1904.

Our loWn Government.
sl MAYOR. A. Hodges
ALpEah1EN-J. Frank Breeden. Q. 8.
,Chaffin. "a. g. Sinclair, w. w. Pate.
CLERK &c TREAsURER--Milton NC
Laurin. Office open daily.
PoL,6E-J. B. David, H. q. Harper.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Nothing gives as large returns in
proportion to space covered aud labor
expended as a we'll kept strawberry
bed p anted in really choice varieties.
Let all in need of plauts read ad of
Continental Plant Co, in this issue.
They offer also all kinds fruit trees
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

The Continental Plant Co., Kittrell
N. G., are the shippers of strawberry
plants in the world. All desiring to
grow this | scious fruit should write
for their full catalogue. They offer
aIsa all kinds fruittreas See their ad.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
tn Church Directory.
billie Circuit Appointments
+. w. ARIAILL, P. G.

u. W. ARIAILh, z %
n 4 Syaaayys--H aayys--H q. ~. Pine Grove
:Ssss5ond Sunday. IL o. IN. McColl.
3p. u, Beauty Spot.
Third Sunday-ll ., M, Pine Grove,
3p. N, Smyrna.
Fourth Sunday. ii o. m. MoColl.
3p. m. Beauty Spot.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
.Blenheim Circuit Appointments.

REV. w. B. BAKER P. O.
First Sunday, Hebron II q. IN.
Ebenezey $3.50 p. m.
Second Sunday. Parnassus / q.
Zion $50 p. IN.
Third Sunday, Hebron l a. m.
Ebenezer $50 p. m.
Fourth Sunday Parnassus l | a. m.
Zion $3.50 p. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
THE N % w YORK WORLD
Thrice A Week Edition.
The Most Widely Read Newspaper
in America.

Time has demonstrated thattbe Tb ,;.a
a.Week World stands alone in \ ciass
Other papers have initiated its form nui
motifs success. This is because teils
It impartially. whether that news be no.
liticai or otherwise tits in iact almost
daily at the price of aweekly.
In addition to news, it itpubishes firsts
class serial stories and other features
suited to the home and fireside.
The Thrice q Week Worlds regular
subscription pricsris. only ST. 90 per year yea
and this pays toE papers, I'VE oifer
tnls unssSS'iialie y : li. ner and the Dem.
Socrat Ar.SI 81.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

ii lam a. m. aud 7.s0 p. m. Prayer meeting
Thursday p. m. Seats free. Strangers
cordially invited. Sunday school every
Sunday 10 a. m. Superintendent, d. !.
Dudley. All parents and children made
welcome at the school.
EpIsoopAI. Rev. G. w. Boyd, Rector.
Preaching everv second aud fourth Sunday
asN,.,. a m and S7.,o q. IN. Sunday
t 40 n IN. DR.. J. A. Faison,
: Adent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

,mains were taken to Scot.
lend county Saturday for burial. He
leaves devoted wife, three sons and
three daughters, and host of rela-
tives aud friends to mourn his loss.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Marlboro County Officers.

60 Mos sSOOsV SS~S
SHERIFE-J. B. Green
CLERK OF ULERK-J. A. Drake
JuDaE OF PRoBATE--M. MoLaurin
! CoRoNER-C. u. Covington
SUpERvIsoR-M. E: Coward
S1pT. EDuoATIoN-W, i. Stanton
ThEAsuRER-J.H II. Thomas
AuDIroR-Chas. I. Sheriff..
SENAroR-Chas. S. MoCall: :,
REpREsENrATIvEs-D. D. McColi' Jr'
p. Bunch, Welcome Quick.
MAa1srArEs-C. D. Easterling, 7. L.
Crosland, Bennettsyille.
II. L. McLaurin, MoColl
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
w. j: Atkinson, Blenheim,
d, D. Stubbs. Brightsvllle,
". w. Irby, Smithviile.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Clio Circuit Appointments.

REV. A. T. DUNLAP, P. C.
Clio-Preaching every Sunday morning
at II o'clock. Epwofsh League Sun:
day night at 8 O'Clock. Sunday school
10 a. m. W. A Hinshaw, ..Supt.
Il Prayer meeting Monday nigiT at 8.
Beulah -Preaching every Sunday aft at
A o'clock. Sunday school at g. r.
NJ. Jackson.lSupt.
NORTH Marlboro Circuit.
R v. IT. L. BLvIN, Pc.
I: First Sunday, Oak Grove, 10 o. m.
Pleasant Hill IL noon,
New Hope, a Pm.
Second Sunday, Shiloh II n. m.
Ebenezer a p. m.
Third Sunday, New Hope II o. m.
Pleasant Hill 4 p. m.
Oak Grove, 7 80 p. m.
Fourth Sunday, EbenoEer II m.
Shiloh, 4 p. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Mems List.
Deriam Glover, Sammy Blue.
Woinen's List
Misses Lily A. Webb, Levina Jack.
son, Mrs S. NJ Carter.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
.A-S. - .s Il. i. u E3lsN % S
OFFICE OF AUDITOR MARLnoRo Co.
Benuettsyi,le. Nov % ,oo, -

hennestsV'.le, Nov. 80, 1903.
NOTICE is hereby given that This olice
" will be open from rst day of January
to goth day of February 1909 for the p..=
pose of receiving the returns OF the Tax
payers Of Matlooio county. All persons
having property 10 their possession, MS
owner, or holder, Or husband, parsns, gusr-
oiau' trustee, administrator. accountin-
olhcef, agent, attorney or factor, on the Ist
day OF JANUARY 1904, arc required to list
the same Tor taxation within the time req
quired by law, or incur tn. penalty of 20
per cent, which attaches in case of failnre
TO do 80. Please take notice nlso that any
improvements Oh real estate should be reu
turned Mt the same time,
The Poll Tax of One Dollar is levied on
oil persons between tho uges of FL and 60
years, except persons who are MAIN and
unable to earn a support.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Unclaimed Letters.
Letters addressed to the following named
dersons remain uncalled for at the post
Office in Bcnnettsyille:
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Town T ak Notice

fT Office is hereby given that the
IN Books for the collection of Town
Taxes is open and will remain omen until
the 3lst day of December 1908, after
which time they will be closed and tho
penalty added on all taxes unpaid.
I5cts on the 500 for current expenses.
Il cts on the 500 to pay Int. ON r. r,
bonds.
els on the 500 as sinking fund to
retire r. r. bonds.
Il cts on the $loa TO pay Int. on Electric
4 cts on the 500 rs sinking fund to
- retire Electric Light. Bonds.
Total tor all purposes so cents ,on The
hundred dollars.
Respectfully
MILTON McLAURIN,
Clerk and Treas.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
County iaHHuso1sio Directory.
,eh DIRECTORY

ivv-vr-'lv-T''--sss- " ' ' '
8en,settSy ne CAureh DIRECTORY
.,.....'.,.''.'-
hlxrnop,sr--r. f. Mops1s. P. @.
sunday srhool 50 Z. N, Preaching at
HOO O. M. ana i.oo r. IL. prayer meet-
ing Weduesiny evening 81 s'0V cio'.''
3upe,intenden5 Sunday school, Ph'i' a.
Hodges.
gArysr-Rcv Rufus Ford Pastor,
Sunday schucl at 1000. Pfaaohing y li-
5.u.t tir On IN and hGr. NJ PFavns
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
rhe llnssal Wagons.
ARE You Afflicted {?

ULcgamA is absolutely guaranteed
ia cure Ulcers, Ringworms, Eczema
Itch, Sores and chronic skin diseases
Send 81 cents and get package by
mail, Manufactured and sold by
R.G DozIER. NJ. D.
Lnmberton, N. c..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Eterprisa 1T clio.

1ir. F. Fl. Ivey has added a
8risi Mill TO his Novelty Works
at Clio, to meet the demand for
FRESH laeal 4nd hominy at all
times Give him your orders
and he viii guarantee good SER
vice.
The Aussel Wagons.
Mr., p, 4 Hodges is opening car
Of these durable wagons s-one and
e.a se every one of them guaran.
tee4 agmns, any defect in material
nr workmanship.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

QUICKLY MADE sAWHoRsE-
board Mt hand Of the proper width.
The crosspieces are firmly nailed to-
gether. and six strips of the same
board put on to strengthen and hold
tho ends in place. Such horse will
prove very rigid and seryiceable.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

tive. of Scotland county and
IN to live with his son last
o as to get good attention in
lge. His last illness was heart
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

My office in Rannettsvilie will bo open
during the time prescribed by law, from
January Ist to February goth 1904, where
parties in Bennettsvilio and those failing
to make returns at the above named places
can be accommodated. ,4....
g I. SHERRILL,
Auditor Marlboro County.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
DEATHS DO[NGS.
Died at the home of his son Ander-
son Rye in Adamsville on Friday
morning FEBRUARY 18th 1904, nfter

&C yeare.
hlt RI e retired Thursday light in
MA uAusl heath, and was found dead
10 his cd Friday mnrning by his
son. nllo wont 20 cal MIN. Sir I've
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Directory of Bennettsuille Lodge0

CONSOLIDATED LODGE No. Is, K. Of
p. meets every second and fourth Mon
day nights at $50 O'Clock.
OgD. Easterling, K. of R. & 8.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Marlboro LODGE No. IS, meets a'
Bennettsville. Friday evening. on or be'
fore each full moon at o'clock:
j. f. Kinney, W. III.
H. e. Stockton, Secretary.
The river press., 1904-12-07
Fair buildings to be Removed

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 2.-The German
government was the first to begin the
active work of demolishing its World S
fair buildings. A large force of men
today begun to tear down the Prus-
sian railway exhibit, which was one
of the first installed.
Director of Works Taylor tonight
stated that the first of the exposition
buildings to fall before the onslaught
of the wreckers will be the stock
barns. OF the exhibit palaces, the
horticultural building probably will
be the first selected for razDg. and
as all Of its perishAD,e: exhibits will
be removed in shori .im". It may be
less than a fortnight before work on
it is begun. AS for the ~! !le~ exhibit
buildings they probably y! ~.an,! all
winter As it will be- fuliy 80 days be-
fore They are cleared of !Neir contents.
They viii be turncu over W Ii" wreck
ers a. fat as emptieu.
The river press., 1904-12-07
Fiiipinos Must Go Home.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.-Sixty nine 'Ig-
orrotes, men, women and children,
left the fair last night for Seattle.
They will sail for the Philippines on
December Il. Governor T. K. Hunt,
who had charge of the Igorrotes at the
Worlds Fair, states that the reason
he was taking the Igorrotes away i'm
mediately upon the close of the expo
sition was to avoid habeas corpus
proceedings which he understood were
to be instituted to obtain possession
of several of the Igorrotes for theat-
rical project.
II am under heavy bond,' contin-
ued Governor Hunt, "to return my
people to their homes in the Philip.
pines and while several of them may
not wish to leave the United States at
this time, the agreement by which
they came TO the World s fair contains
no provisions for their remaining,
and I am held responsible for their
safe and speedy return.'
The river press., 1904-12-07
Fire On Exposition Pike.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.-Fire tonight
broke out in the attraction on the
Worlds fair pike known as "Quo
Vadi+' and quickly spread to the ap.
anese pavilion adjoining. A high
north wind wa blowing AID the sparks
were carried over the exposition
ground and in the vicinity Of the main
exhibit pal aces.
Haggenbach' show is just across q
narrow exit way from the Japanese
pavilion, and it was at first thought
that the former was on fire. A first
alarm brought out the fire-fghting ap-
paratus in the Worlds fair grounds,
but it was soon seen that the fremen
would not be able to cope with the
flames, and it was followed by a sec.
ond. third and then a general alarm.
Fin ally the tiremen got the fire under
control.
The river press., 1904-12-07
Closed Shop Is Illegal.

NEW YORK, Dec. l.-That the
''closed shop is i]leg al was decided
today by the justices of the appellate
division Of the supreme court, sitting
in Brooklyn. A contract entered into
between the firm of Morris Cohen &
Co. and the Protective Coat Tailors'
and Pressers' local No. 50 of the
United Garment Workers of America.
whereby the firm was prohibited from
employing labor not belonging to the
local, and also from employing even
a member of the union unless such
member had card sig ed by the
business agent of the local, was de.
clared by the court to be contrary to
public policy. Presiding Justice
Hirschberg wrote the courts opinion.
The river press., 1904-12-07
PORT ARTHUR Is DOOMED.
Russian Authorities Believe Fortress Will
Be Compelled to Surrender.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2-With the
confirmation of the news that the Jap.
anese have occupied 203- Metre hill,
and the report that the Russians un-
SUCCESSFULLY attempted its recapture,
officials at the war Office are beginning
to prepare themselves for the newt
able. Golden hill and Liao III hill
are higher and dominate 2O3' Metre
hill, but the officials say that if the
Japanese succeeded in mounting heavy
guns upon the latter it probably will
be only question OF days or weeks
before the fortress falls.
Still there is not the slightest idea
among General Stoessel's friends tn at
he will Surrender, even if he should
be ordered TO 40 so. 1t is pointed out
that it is possible that if the fall of
the fortress is shown to be inevitable
the emperor may direct it's surrender
in order to prevent the unncess ary
sacrifice Of the remnant of its brave
defenders: but it is believed by those
who know General Stoessel best, tha
he will make good his threat to hold
out 10 The }a-r ;,1au and last cartridge
in Port Arthur
TOXIC, Dec. 2.-lt is reported here
that the Russians have attempted to
retake 2O3 Meter Hill. They assem-
bled a strong force and assaulted the
position, but were repulsed with heavy
loss. The japanese finding sailors
among the Russian dead, believe that
if men from the fleet are being en-
ployed in making sorlies, the compile.
ment of the force must be falling short
The fact tha at the Russ ans are fortify-
ing the positions available between
LiaOti and Maniac mountains in
creases the belief that they will make
their last stand there.
The river press., 1904-12-07
Election Frauds In Denver.

DENVER, Dec. 2.-Hearing in con-
tempt cases growing out of violations
of injunction writs issued previous to
the recent election, was resumed in
the supreme court today. The men
charged in the cases on trial are John
Sullivan, democratic committeeman
in precinct 8 Of ward 5: S. S. Barker,
William Reid, W. e. Spencer, cleo
tion judges, and G. W. Branch and
j. E. Dixon, election clerks.
The substance of the charge against
the men is that they conspired to
steal the election in the precinct which
they served by stutting the ballot
boxes, that the election officials re-
fused to appoint u republican clerk Of
election and interfered with supreme
court watchers.
Chief Justice Gabbert ordered the
ballot box brought into the court and
opened. The clerk OF ,he court count
ed 325 ballots ia the box. Tue re-
turns made by the election officials
and certified by the cleciious commits
sion in the official canvass was 33112
1t is claimed ,ha, d number. of ballots
placed il lhe box We're not those Of
legal voters, and the cour, appointed
two handwriting experts to examine
the ballots, They will determine
which, if any, are fraudulent, and will
repor, to the court tomorrow.
It was also developed during the
counting Of the ballots that there was
a discrepancy betN een tie amount #
straight republican, votes re'urueG by
the election of1ic: ais and the number
disclosed when the box was opened
today. The court found ll6 of this
description. whereas the returns
showed -. \ number Of straight re-
publican votes were found mixed with
the bunch of "straight democratic
ballots.' and the inference is made
that tney were counted as such.
The river press., 1904-12-07
Victim Of FoOlkiller Is Found.

STEVENSVILLE, Mich, Dec. l.-Pe.
ter Nissen. who started across Lake
Michigan in his boat, "Foolkiller No.
g. was found dead on the beach two
and half miles west of here today.
Nissen is supposed to have been
washed ashore during the night. His
"FooIki]ler" was about 20 rods down
the beach from the body and was mnch
damaged. A life preserver and his
overcoat were fastened to the basket
shape car in the boat.
When the wrecked aquatic balloon
was examined, on the back of card
was a note saying an air hose on
which he depended to renew his supply
of air had broken and that he was
doomed to die of suffocation. It is
believed here that Nissen was alive
when his boat first touched the eastern
shore of the lake. His wrecked boz
was today hauled into Stevensville
and a coroner's jury was impanelcd.