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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
SPEAKS FOR HIMSELF.
Former Secretary of War Positively
 Declines to Run.

Former Secretary of War Positively
 Declines to Run.
 : OYSTER BAY, N. Y., Aug. 25.-"My final word has been spoken. That am to be considered in any sense in connection with the New York gov ernorship is out of the question" For mer Secretary of War Elihu Root made this statement last night.
 Chairman George B. Cortelyou of the national committee and MT. Root have arrived at Oyster Bay and are guests of President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. They came to confer with the president as to the latter's letter of acceptance of the nomination made by the Chicago convention and to discuss with him various matters relating to the national campaign. New York pol itics will naturally be considered dur ing the visit of MT. Roosevelt's cana paign manager and his trusted friend, but assurance is given that no de- termination will be reached regarding the candidate for the gubernatorial or any other nomination. While 1t is known that the conference is impor- tant, 1t is not deemed desirable that its details should be made public
 MT. Root said that he had been "up in the country bent entirely upon recreation and that he knew very lit tie about the political situation.
 "I came to New York on some legal business" he continued, ''and have run down here to see the president about some matters on which he de- sired to consult me-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
BAD TROLLEY WRECK.
Thirty-hye People Hurt Near Pitts
 ford. N. Y.

Thirty-hve People Hurt Near Pitts
 ford, N. Y.
 ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. 25.-Fully, thtrty-five persons have been injured in a trolley wreck on the Rochester and Eastern railway near Pittsford, though no one was fatally hurt About a dozen people suffered fractured limbs or were seriously bruised, and the re- mainder suffered minor injuries, most of which were caused by broken glass.
 A train of two cars bound from Can andaigua to Rochester collided with single car running east. The former was late and, according to the state ment of officers of the company, ran past the siding where it was to have met the car from Rochester. It was exactly similar in that respect to the accident at Manitou Beach a short time ago. The trains met on a sharp curve. ASlineman in the employ of the road was at work near the scene of the accident and saw the two trains ap- preaching it. He Jagged the eastbound train, and it had nearly stopped when struck by the other train, which was running at good speed. All three of the cars were full of passengers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
WAT,ERyILLE.

There are two places in the village that are badly in need of a light. One is Church street leading to the depot and the other is the Sprague school, where young couples congregate reg ularfy every evening and spoon unril the officer on duty notifies them that it is a lovely night for a walk. It is not until that time that the neighbors get any sleep. If a light was paced at the entrance it would be great relief to the neighbors as well as the officers that do duty in the village.
 The most interesting game of ball of the season promises to be the one on the local grounds Saturday after noon between the Oakville and Water vile teams Last year these teams crossed bats twice, both games being won by the Waterville team by hard work and heavy batting in the last innings. Admission 15 cents, ladies 10. Game called at 3:30 sharp.
 The members of Court Welch, No S9, F. of A., will celebrate the tenth anniversary this evening with an elaborate banquet in Carrer's hall. The hall has been very artistically decor ated and every provision has been made to enhance the scene as much as possible. An elaborate menu has been prepared. There will be speak CTS from California, New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford. $.
 There will be 'bus party leave the Sprague block September 2 for Terry vile, where they will attend a dance. Those wishing to attend can make ar engagements with Charles RasenacE for transportation.
 Choir rehearsal at St Michae's church tomorrow evening at 7:3O.
 Harry TerrilI and family spent the day with his brother, F. J. Terrill, the lunch man. ..--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
New York Guardsmen Won.

FORT RILEY, Kan, Aug. 25.-The first event of the national rife compe- t1on, the national team match, closed last evening, with the New York na- tional guard team having the highest score for the three days shooting. The four service teams followed, with the navy team in second place, army infan- try third, army cavalry fourth and ma- rine corps fifth. The District of Colum- bia national guard team was sixth. tribution of the trophies, cash prizes and medals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
Tourists st..yeu Ga. st. Bernard.

ROME, Aug. 25.-There is no truth in the statement circulated in the Unit ed States that two hundred English, French, German and American tour ists had a narrow escape from death while climbing Mount St. Bernard and that rescuers were led to them by dogs. The story may have had it's origin in the fact that about a hun dred tourists were in the St. Bernard monastery when heavy snow began to fall, and they considered it prudent to remain there. They received the most cordial treatment from the monks and were at no time in danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
CLIMBS POLE TO SAVE CAT
Plucky Philadelphia Girl Rescues An
 imal That Had Taken Refuge f -.r- from a Dog.

When a black and white fox terrier chased 8 Maltese cat up g. telegraph pole at Germantown and Stenton ave- nues, at Philadelphia, and kept her there for nearly an hour the street be- came as dense with people as if the United States mint had begun to dis tribute samples of gold coinage. More than 1000 persons stood in the street and on the sidewalks, craned their necks watching the trembling pussy look down from thestop of the pole to the excited crowd below.
 Nobody seemed to know how to bring the cat down. One man suggest ed that the feline be 1assoed with a long rope and then hauled down, but
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
Gwegt Tooth of Animals.

This love of sweets Is very common in our animal neighbors, from the bee to the horse. If you want to please a horse, try giving him two or three Jumps of sugar Not only the bees, but the wasps, flies, butterflies and indeed nearly all insects, are conspicuously at tracted to sweets, and it is this sweet tooth which leads the insect to visit flow CTS and thus help them to produce seeds. St. Nicholas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
He Was Absent-Minded.

President Hadley, of Yale, has the rep- utation of being an absent-minded man, but his father, who was also professor at Yale, was even worse in that respect, if possible Prof. Seymour, the head of the Greek department, still tells of the morning when old Prof Hadley, seeing him on a street car, shook hands with the conductor and offered his nickel to Prof. Seymour. Boston Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
Clyde Fitch In Auto Smash.

GREENWICH, Conn, Aug. 25.- Clyde Fitch, a playwright, who re- turned on Saturday from his bungalow in the Alps after writing a new play, was the victim of an automobile smash up in North street while going from his home at North Cos Cob to Green wich village. MT. Fitch and his butler p'ere thrown out and badly shaken.
 H. HI. Mauck Nominated.
 HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 25.-H. H. Mauck of Nelson has been nominated for congress by the Democrats and Populists of the Fifth Nebraska dis trict
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-25
ALTERATION SALE
Interesting Features for Friday and Satur> day in Mems and Women's
 Furnishines,

Womens white Chiffon Neck Ruche just the thing for these cool evenings, regular price $20S Sale price $L40 Womens white Chiffon Boa long ends stitched with black slightly soiIed, regular price $45O Sale price SL0S Women's black Chiffon Boas edged with white. regular price SPAS Sale price $L2 Womens fancy ribbed Vests low neck sleeveless. trimmed with lace. regular price 40c Sale price 35c Womcn's pink and blue ribbed Vests. low neck, sleeveless regular price 25c Sale price I5c each Misses lace trimmed Ribbed Pants. regular I2 L2c
 .* Sale price IOc ChiIdrens gauge Lslc Ribbed Hose regular price Isc
 Sale price llc Pair Women's black Silk Gloves regular price 25c
 Sale price 0c Pair Women's white ttandkerchek, lace trimmed. regular price Sc Sale price Sc Each Small lot Mems fancy Hose in sizes L2 10 and IOL2, regular price 25c Sale price l2 L2c Pair Washburne's Cuff Holders regular price Oc.
 Sale price 5c Pair Mems Shield Teck Tes good variety of styles regular price 25c Sale price lSc Mems white Neggee Shirts have always sold for 75c and $LOO Sale price 40c each
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
A MARRYING Woman

Miss Lizzie McCarty Of Marion
Ind, has the distinction of having
been married six times in nine years.
The first husband was Jesse Hammer,
whom she married when she was 20
years old, at Kokomo. She was di-
vorced from him three months later,
and two months afte ward she mar
rled him again, a sec nd divorce fol
towing In less than four months. Her
next husband, LemUel Moore, " IS
sent to prison, and she obtained a
divorce from him. Size moved to Tip
ton and there married Levi Jack, from
whom in less than year she obtained
a divorce. The trouble killed this
husband it is said Then the young
woman married Eli Coats at Upton
and lived with him two years, when
she was given divorce on account of
cruelty. She came to Marion and mar
ried Ed Hunt from VIII )m she obtained
divorce after six months. She has
resumed her maiden nam.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Wanted ut Klnsns

Governor Hayward has received 4
letter from Gen. IL. c. Corbin, the
commander OF the Atlantic division
stating that it is desired that some
Of the troops Of the state participate
in the joint field movements to be
held at that point in September. The
letter states that it l., impossible to
invite all Of the miit of each state
In this division, that The. quota from
this state would be about 1919, al
though If a larger number be furnish
ed it is requested that the depart
ment be notified and perhaps arrange
ments can be made. Under the ap-
portiOnment however not over IS, 900
Of this division can participate, the
pay being for 10 days. AS some of
the companies cannot be absent for
over I days and i'm this way perhaps
more can go. Tile movements are
to be made under the act of 1908. sec.
tious Is and 81 and the department
wishes TO know how many can attend,
transportation and pay to be furnish
ed, the number OF days the companies
can be present and whether Septem.
ber or - would be the most suitable
date for the encampn>ent AS there
is plenty OF time the overnor will net
answer the request 1t once but wi
look into the matter.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Hanged HERSELF.

A dispatch from Plckens to The
State says: The reported suicide Sat
urday was that of woman--Mrs.
Lizzie Goodson. She can to Pickens
county from North Carolina about
tWo years ago. She and her husband
had been separated fol some time and
1t is though that the brooding over
her unhappy domestic relations caus-
ed her to take her own life. She had
threatened to commit suicide on two
other occasions. The woman took
due precaution to conceal herself.
Since her separation she had lived
with her married daughter. While
the daughter and her husband we're
away at "crk some distance from the
house the woman darkened her room
with heavy quilts. He little grandson
was with her but she sent him. away
on an Grant and when he returned
he found his grandmother suspended
from rope that had been thrown
over the joiSt. The frightened boy
ran to the field and told his father
and mother and they hastened home.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
The Deadly Parlor Rifle.

The Spartanburg Herald says Thurs
day afternoon about l o'clock Mrs. G.
d. West was accidentlly shot by an
eleven-year-old negro boy named
Lewis Thornton, while she was walk
ing along in ST. Paul's street. Thorn
ton and several other little negroes
were In grove near he old Union
depot, some twenty or thirty yards
from the sidewalk, shooting at birds
with parlor rifle. Thornton was the
lad with the gun. Mrs. West, who
lives on Park avenue, started to visit
her sister, Mrs. j. II. O'Dell on Pine
street. Walking along in, ST. Paul's
street, she was suddenly struck In the
bac OF the head by a bullet. The
neg o boy had fired the rifle and the
bullet sped wide of It's mark and hit
the lady. The ball struck just at the
base of the brain, behind 5he left ear
and entered the flesh. Medical aid
was quickly summoned. 1t is not
thought that Mrs. West is dangerous
ly injured, although the bullet has
not been extracted. She stood the
sh ,ok and nervous excltment remark.
ably we'll. The negro boys disappar-
ed Immediately after the occurrence.
The Thornton boy had not been ar
rested up to last night. The shooting
was purely accidental.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Take Dead Lovers Name.

At Morganson, N. c., in the supe-
rior court, Miss Nancy Johnston. OF
Birmingham, Ala, daughter OF Con-
fcderate Brig. Gen. Robert B. john
ston, formerly Of Charlotte, N. c.,
has. been given ieve by judge OF the
superior court to change her name to
that OF Mrs. Isaac Erwin Avery. She
was to have been married to the gen
tleman Of that name, the city editor
of the Charlotte Observer, who died
very suddenly on the night Of April
2, and it was her special winh that in
spite Of the fate which prevented the
marriage which both had looked for
ward to with so much hope, that she
should assume the name of the man
totwhom she was SO devoted. She at
tended the funeral Of MIR. Avery at
Morganton dressed in the deepest
mourning. The change OF name is
made in accordance to the special pro-
vision Of the code OF North Carolina
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Sad Fatc Diver.

1t is practically certain the diver
imprisoned under seventy feet of wa
ter at the bottom of the Jersey City
reservoir is dead, yet men at the
pumps on the raft are still pumping
away with a forlorn hope that they
are giving him the breath of life.
The efforts of rescuers, including four
divers and other experts, aided by
scores of landsmen, to save one mans
life, have been ceaselesS for the thirty
hours that the unfortunate man has
TDoc1i y rrrE-vTI iiis' S,ruiA oiIS-Sfuot
caught between the huge lead anu
wooden ball and iron ilange of the BIZ
exhaust pipe. This ball valve had
been lowered over the mouth of the
exhaust pipe to act as a stopper. 1t
did not fit exactly, but established a
powerful current, which sucked the
divers foot into crevice and held
him fast. He was trying to repair
the leak when he was caught. Since
o'clock Tuesday afternoon no signals
have come from him.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Goes for Cleveland.

In the House of Representatives
Thursday Mr.. Cochran, Democrat of
Missouri, attacked ex- President Cleve-
land for forcing his financial policies
on the country which, he said, were
at variance with those of the MAORI
ty of voters, and said that Mr.. Cleve-
lands arbitrary way Of doing SO was a
menace to constitutional government
Mr.. Cleveland was q man whose
friendship means destruction, whose
touch. means paralysis and whose sup
port means dishonor." The ex-presi-
dent had been exiled never again to
reinstate himself in tie confidence Of
his countrymen." He said that now
the country was returning to patriot
ism and sanity, he would commend to
those in charge Of th, booms Of GER.
tain men seeking the Democratic
nomination to bear In mind that one
Of the most circuitous routes possible
or imaginable was a certificate of good
character from Mr. Cleveland, "late
Republican president of the United
States -
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Ecll to- Her Death.

After chatting merrily with the
other girls in the shirtwaist factory
at No. 20 Willet street New York,
Pauline Seder. pretty young girl,
twenty five years old, walked to the
open window during the lunch hour
and sat on the SILL A moment later
her body, crushed and bleeding, was
found on the sidewalk. The skull had
been crushed, and death was instan-
teneous. Although none of them could
say whether she had jumped or fallen,
the girls friends believe she died a
suicide from the fact that she told
some Of them she did not want to live
any longer, as all of her sisters were
married and she saw no prospect of
marriage for herself. The girls sis
ter. Mrs. David freedman, with
whom she lived at No. $40 East
Eigth street, said Miss Seder had
plenty OF admirers, and she was con-
vinced the death was accidental.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Cotton Root Bark.


The attention Of the Charlotte
Chronicles reporter has been called
to the fact that there is a new source
OF revenue for cotton growers, If they
will only avail themselves of it.
Despite the fact that cotton has
reached the highest point it has oc-
cuplcd In years." he said, the grow
ers could make still more money if they
would gather and sell the bark from
the root Of the cotton stalk. There is
always ready sale for the bark, and
at present the price per bound is
greater than the price Of lint cotton
the wholesale price in New York rang
ing between Is and 20 cents. The
discovery of the medical quality OF
cotton-root bark was made by the
slaves In the South many years prior
to the civil war, and 1t was used on
the plantations for many years before
1t was taken up by the druggists.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Opinion of a Candidate.

The Hon. Bob Toylor, OF 1'ennes-
see, describes the man who asp res for
put lie office as follows: EVERY hon
est man who runs for Office Is a candi-
date for trouble, for the fruits of po-
litiHal victory turn to ashes on his
lips. To me there Is nothing this
world SO pathetic as candidate. He
Is like mariner without a compass,
drifting on the tempest tossed waves
Of uncertainty between the smiling
cliffs Of hope and the frowninQ crags
Of fear. He is talking petition and
a living prayer. He is a pacx-hors
of public sentiment. He is the drom-
edary Of politics; and even IL he
reaches the goal OF his ambition, he
Will soon feel the beak OF the vulture
In his heart and the fang of the Her
pent In his SOUL"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Stolen Fortune In stamps.

With the arrest of Eddie Fay, Post
otlice Inspector James e. Stuart
thinks the MYSTERY as to the identity
OF the men who some months ago ROB-
bed the Chicago postotlice Of S74, 900
in stamps, has been fully cleared up.
Inspector Stuart said that he was sure
Fay planned the whole affair and pro-
fited most by it. Fay is now in Jail
at Superior, Wis, ard is to be tried
for robblng the postoflice there. or
the others implicated in the robbery
Liud" IIowlihan is in the peniten-
tary at Raleigh, N. c., Tom
1'urke" and Australian Mac IRE
now at large, and 30" Hopkins is
dead, having been killed by Dan"
Kipley in fight over woman.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
The Law In Oh harleston,

The Greenville News, the editor Of
which knows Charleston pretty thor
oughly from his experience there as a
reporter, says: "The congressional
party which will arrive in Charleston
Thursday with Mr.. George Legare
will be met by committee which Is
composed Of men whose names have
always been foremost in society and
State, and by Others whose names
have been identified with violations
Of the dispensary law. This might
lead to the impression that the old So
cial lines in Charleston have been
blotted out, 1T likewise proves that
Congressman Legare is very smooth
politician" And 1t also helps to an un-
derstanding Of the failure Of Charles
ton juries tr convict violators Of the
dispensary law When men who hab-
itually violate law are put toward as
representative citizens Of their COM
munlty we need not expect juries to
send them TO iail-'rhe State
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Forfeited their Bail.

The Columbia Record says the coun-
ty Of Richland Is richer by 81 600 by
the order Of Judge Gary Thursday
morning. The case against John Hays
and j. II. Rice will be remembered as
the second pickpocket affair during
last fair week. days and Rice were
arrested on Il street car while endeay-
0ring to rob Mr.. Ncwham and were
first committed to Jail in default OF
$1,000 bond each. This was after
wards reduced to $500 each and this
was deposited In actual cash by the
mems friends the two men being re-
leased. When the case was called at
this term of court neither was pre-
sent. Solicitor Thurmond made mo-
tion for forfeit Of the cash to the
county and this morning Judge Gary
issued the formal order requiring the
clerk OF court to turn over the money
to the county treasurer
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
Wants n Wife.

If there is a tall, blonde girl in
Chicago who is anxious To become a
French countess, she might forward
her name and address to Count AL
phonse De Champau at the Audito-
rum Annex. The count is in Chica-
go. He is looking for a wife, and she
must be tall and have light hair and
blue eyes. She must also possess a
graceful figure, with an income of
5000 year and be willing to sign
checks. The Count is queer sort Of
a man.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22

/ - l. 4. " .
him or tfsat he had at some time
threatened him. Once sure of his
witness he may shoot.
While the people are taught by
their leaders that it is no harm to kill
o negro suspected Of crime or white
man who has made threats, this hon.
lcide mania will not stop. There are
tnousands of good conservative peo-
pie who do not believe in it, but their
voice iss powerless against the tide
which has been set rolling for the last
ten yeats.
Some Of the, jurors are always In
sympathy with this sentiment which
has led to the reckless taking of life,
and it Is impossible to find IL men
who will convict for murder. Espec-
tally is this the case when the accused
belongst to the party in control, and
which has had much to do in the cleo
tion ofsjudges. Men who are good
and true under ordinary circum-
stances $cannOt stand the pressure of
the church and partisan polite when
brought to bear In trials for murder.
SO South; Carolina scored 222
homicides last year. Our people
have been years working up to that
record .H#It will be decade or two
before we can retrace our steps and
get back on high plane, where hu-
man life is sacred and the man who
takes II wantonly is considered a
felon. f5
But just now, when one of our
leadingipoliticians breaches the shot
guntpolicy for negroes at every public
meeting to which he is invited, in
this State and abroad these homicides
will continue. The old proverb, Like
priest like people, is as true as the
other.
But South Carolina will rise one
day and free herself from this charge
OF Rantcn killing. The disgrace does
not attach to the State, but to those
men oflp0wer aud influence who hold
murdefers up to honorable men, and
give them great ovations when ac
quilted and elect them to high and
honorable Offices. The State of South
Carolina is not disgraced by the bloody
record!"-New York Sun.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-22
THE JAps LUREp THEM.

A dispatch from Chefoo says it has
been learned from Japanese source
here that the attack on the Russian
Port Arthur fleet Of Thursday morn
Ing was planned and put into effect
in the following manner: At day
light the japanese torpedo boats made
a demonstration before the port and
at the same time laid mines across the
outer entrance to the harbor. They
then retired and joined the main
squadron. The squadron then ad-
vanced and as it drew near the Rus
sian ships were seen coming out. The
battleship Petropavlovsk struck one
Of the mines laid by the japanese tor
pedo boats and was destroyed