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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

William J. Mims of West End announces himself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

The ARe-Herald Is authorized to ana nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- minRbam candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
BY FRANK V. EVANS.

Demopolis, February 24.-(speeiaL)- Why it is that we call this the black belt is unknown to most people in the state. The land is not totally black, for here in this territory are both clay and sand, and the soil Is black only in spots; but rieh-so very rich-in it's natural state
 The black belt is political term, and was highly significant before the white man resumed control of this strip of country to which his fathers gave him fair title. It is political or division term, not an agricultural, geological or geo. graphical one, and the people of Alabama often wonder why this should be termed the "blaek belt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
ReoIster of the cJro,,It co,,r,

John s. Gillespie is candidate for re- election to the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
White Predominance.

Once upon a time, years ago the whites did not predominate here, but they do now, and in most wonderful way. They dictate terms political as well as social, and in a business way, and this is why both the white and the black races pros per in the so-called "blaek belt" of Ala pama.
 What a gloriously rich country this isl! From one to two bales of cotton per acre are easily produced, under the touch of real work; and corn, the smaller grains and the grasses are grown in abundance. No wonder then that the agriculturalist seeks the fertile lands of the so-called black belt.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
E,r Tax CoIIerfnr,

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collsctor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic rarty. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
For Associate Judoe.

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court ,f Jefferson county, subject to the action pf the democratic primary.
 z T. RUDULPH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
? sunerIntendent of Education.

For Superintendent of Education.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. F. M MNEILA
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
Bloom Sunday

Every sort of a vehicle was brought
into use Sunday to carry people out to
the orchards, to see them in their glo-
ry of blossoming While it was lit
tie late at some orchards to see the
trees in all their glory, yet at num-
ber of orchards, where they were not
quite so far advanced there was a
most beautiful showing.
The many colored blossoms present.
ed a beautiful scene and were much
admired by the visitors, If Mesa coun-
ty should obtain in fruit one half of
what the blossom betokened yesterday
it will reap rich harvest.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
Royal StOrk.

St. Petersburg, April 25-The
young empress is taking such in
tense interest in the dainty little
trousse au which is prepared under
her personal supervision at the
winter palace thar she no longer
appears at public functions. TIE
royal stork is expected to appear
on the banks Of the Neva in the
summer and the prayers of all the
emperor's subjects will be for an
heil to the throne.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25

1t is, not generally uderst nod that
Superintendent Miller is running for
office of director. Mrs wadsworth
stands unpledged. she assrets. and yet
a publication in this city appeals and
appeals in broken hearted tones to
refrain from Judgment of MI. Miller
and not speak in derogation of his
work. There is certainly abundant
reason for being opposed to his con-
tinuation at the held Of the public
school system. If so confident of the
unpledged condition of the candidate
regarded as being favorable to the re-
tention of Mr.. Miller, why appeal so
vehemently in his behalf as if he
was the candidate and not Mrs. Wads-
worth.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25

Colorado people are Just beginning
TO find out the iniquity conteined in
the proposition of the Get Rich Quick
scheme. AT Boulder. Loveland, Dem
yer and Colorado Springs, several men
have squandered their hard earned
dollars at the solicitation of their
friends and they are rising to a
full knowledge of the manner in
which they have been duped. when
they contemplate their money TO the
amount of $3.50 in their friends"
pocket The piess is generally de-
nouncing the scheme and those who
have endeavored to work thei friends.
Yet. here in Grand Junction. men of
character and general probity, CT de-
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
Why Didn't You?

The News criticises this paper be-
cause it did not give the name of the
young man, concerned in the disgrace
ful row in one of the sporting houses
last week. But why did not the News
give the young mans name. as a pub
lie newspaper, when it published the
item? A careful examination of the
news item does not disclose the young
mans name. Under the circumtancs it
seems far fetched criticism for the
News to make. 1t censures the Sen
tinel for doing something it fails to
do itself. As purveyor of news items
the News could just as we'll have Civ
en- the name, without resorting to
criticism that does not criticise
This paper does not uphold the
young man who committed the assault
in the least. on the other hand it most
unmeasuredly condemns him. No
man has grace in the sight of the Sen
tinel that stoops to strike a woman.
Fortunately for us we nave always
endeavored to attempt to lift up men.
instead of dragging them down Had
the young mans name been given he
would have lost job that he has been
years in working up to and such pub
ilcation might have ruined him for
life. We admit his name ought to
have been published. but it was with
the hope that he might be saved
from the perpetration of such act in
the future that we have withheld his
name.
Suppose all things that come to the
ears of an editor were published about
good and bad citizens, we fear the re-
suit for any community. The abili-
ty of publisher does not lie wholly
in what he does publish always, as it
does sometimes in knowing what not
to publish. There are always Isome
people who believe that everything
should be published against others,
save what concerns themselves. 1t
was most unfortunate affair, un-
der any circumtansces which called
forth the Sentinel item and we believ-
ed the interests of all would be better
conserved by publishing as little of
the matter as possible. The name of
the woman was not given. only n
name by which she was known and
thiswas not intelligible to the general
public. Furthermore the News edi-
tor purposely referred to the Young
man as being an Elk We might ask
the editor of the News il in publish
ing general news matter. some of
which necessarialy must not 81, com
plimentary to some individuals,
whether he finds it necessary to re-
fer to those connected with the ques-
tionable transaction or crime, if you
will, as being either Odd Fellows.
Masons, Woodmen. Knights of Pythis
or m ,mbers of any other order
1t would seem from past references
that Mr.. Newton takes special delight
in casting reflections upon the order
of Elks. whose membership includes
the very best citizenship of the town
and whose acts of benevolence and
their well known charity to all people,
should make it immune from such re-
Elections If there was an order in
exi xistence wholly without fault among
its membership comparisons might
not be odious, but the repeated items
referring to and refleoting upon the
lodge as whole are being deeply re
sented upon everv side.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
SERPENT IN CHARLES DEN.
He Was About to Propose, But e
Snake Appeared on the Scene.

He Was About to Propose, But
Snake Appeared on the Scene.
Love is strange thing com
mented Charles. Persons say that
it endures tin the stars grow old
but know better. There are circum-
stances which l will guarantee to
cure the most ardent affection that
ever burned in a mans heart
loved Rose and she knew it. One
lovely June day we set out awheel for
the woods. which | thought would
make fitting scene for the declara-
tion | was to make and her sweet
consent to be mine.
Let us walk little" l suggested
when we reached the woodland path,
padded soft with green moss and set
about with ferns and purple violcts.
l took her hand. Rose dear"
began.
"oh!" she shrieked, the snake!"
Don't be frightened. l will kill
it," cried reassuringly.
She ran to one side of the road,
uttering little screams, while
snatched stick and struck at the
snake. 1t darted up my trousers and
wriggled around my leg.
Horribly frightened lest the ven
omous reptile should bite me.
grabbed my trousers first in one
place ana then in another. dancing
frantically up and down to rid my
self of that awful, squirming crea-
ture around my leg. Presently the
snake dropped its hold and slid to
the ground With terrible energy
struck it with my stick, trembling
with nervous dread and excitement.
l turned to Rose. She was sitting
on the ground, doubled up with help
less laughter.
oh she cried, tears of mirth roll
ing down her cheeks, ''if you had only
seen how funny you looked, dancing
around. grabbing for that little green
snakei l didn't mean to laugh, but
he! he! hei"-she wiped her eyes.
helped her on her wheel. The
rest of our ride lacked enthusiasm,
and l have never been to see Rose
since.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The partnership between Fred
Mantey and Herbert H. Pope, doing
business nnder the firm name of
Fred Mantey Saddlery company, has
been this day dissolved by mutual
consent of both parties. Herbert II.
Pope retiring and Fred Mantey con-
tinuing the business under the old
firm name. Mr.. Mantey will collect
and pay all bills.
Fred Mantey.
Herbert II. Pope.
April 25th. 1904.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25

string to be thought as being such.
are upholding the superintendent of
the public schools of this city. for
work ing the same game. 1t is hard
to believe that men who sit in high
places, in seats of Judgment upon 9TH
er men who artifully endeavor to live
by their wits aid in securing some-
thing for nothing, sustain such men.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
Refused Bail.

Denver, April 25-special-
Bail was refused to President
Gins. F. Meyer of the Westeen
Federation of Miners at noon today
by he Supreme Court. Argument
on the quest on of jurisdiction
viii be made Thursday, May 9th
at 10 a. m.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION.

Public notice is hereby given that
the annual meeting of the voters of
School District No. l, Mesa county
Colorado, for the election of one di-
rotor Tor said School District. will be
held in the hall of the Lowell Build
ing on Tuesday. MAY i7th. 1904. The
polls will be open frcm two o'clolck
p. m. until six o'clock p. III. of the
said day.
VIM. a. Marsh. Sec.,
S. n. Wheeler
@. II. Arthur.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25
Time TABLE.

D. R.G.GOING WEST.
No. arrives 2:0 am. Leaves 3:O5 a. m.
No arrives II :55 a. m. Leaves :i5 y. m.
No arrives IL :25 pm. Leaves IL :35 y. m.
d. & r. g. GOING EAST.
No 2 arrives II AS a. m. Leaves u :55 a. m.
No arrives 8 10 a. m. Leaves 8 rs a. m.
No arrives :25 p. m. Leaves GAS y. m.
NARROW GAUGE.
No 315 arrives5 :05p.m Leaves 10 90 a. m.
COLORADO MIDLAND.
No arr. II 40 p. m. No4 leaves 8 :25 a. m.
No arr. IL 80 p m. No leaves 80 p m.
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-25

April 25th,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Campaign Meetings Appointed
Assessments Fixed--Pledges
Must be Filed by July 80.
Bcnne.tsville, S. c.. juno 81. 1904

Bcnne.tsvillc, S. c.. Juno 81, 1904.
A meeting Of the Democratic Tx.
ecutivc Committee was held at tho
flee of G.. S. Mccall chairman, the
following members we're present;
Adamsville,
l'cnnettsville, rs. Evans.
Brownsville, w. B. Drake.
l'rightsyille. S j. McInnis,
Clio, a. l.. Calhoun, Jr,
Hebron, John Barrentine,
licColl, III. L. McLaurin,
Red Hill. j. N. Drake.
Quick's X Road, II. S Grant,
Marlboro Village Club, w. 81. Norris
S.nithville, w. d. Evans,
Tatum, D j. Easterling.
Account of c. g. Mccall received
and approved. On motion committee
OF five (5) were appointed on arrange
nents for State Campaign day July 2,
consisting of L. S. Evans, w. H.
Norris. s. j. McInnis, j. B. Green
and j. a. Drake.
On motion the candidates for the
following offices are assessed for Elec
ton expenses, as follows; ten $4,000
dollars each for Congress. Solicitor,
Clerk Of Court and Sheriff, seven dol
lars and fifty cents (s7 SOY each for,
Treasurer, and Auditor, five $4,000
each for. Members OF Legislature,
Coroner Supervisor aud Supt of Edu-
cation. All assessments must be in
hands of County Chairman on or be.
fore II o'clock Saturday the 3O.h day
Of July 1904.
The date of The County Campaign
was fixed as follows:
l'ennettsville, Monday Aug 1st.
Tatum, Wed aesday Aug 3rd,
HcColl, Friday Aug 5th,
Goykin, Tuesday Aug 9th,
'mithville, Wednesday Aug 10th,
'!enheim, Tuesday Aug 10Th.
Brownsville, Wednesday Aug 18th,
Clio, Friday Aug 10Th.
The presidents of the Clubs where
the meetings are held are charged
with seeing the proper arrangements
are made for carrying out all the de-
tails of the meetings.
On motion the Committee adjourned
to meet at 10 o'clock Monday the 9Th
of August 1904 at. .Bennettsville.
G. S. Mccall,
County Chairman.
j. II. Drake, Secty.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
a Most Enjoyable Occasion.

The young people of our town en-
loycd one of the finest entertainments
last Wednesday evening that they
have had the pleasure of enjoying for
some time. 1t was given at the beauti-
ful anu lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. j. Breedcn
at eght,thirty o'clock the inyited
guests began to arrive with their part.
ncrs. They were met at the front door
BY Mr.. and Mrs. Breeden and ushered
'nto lovely parlor cooled by electric
;ans. About nine o'clock all the guests
had arrived and Mrs. Breeden and
that charming young lady Misc Lyl
Crosland began to pair off the bows
and girls for them to have chat for
minute or two After the chat Mrs
l5reeden made all assemble in the par.
lor and then she told us how we were
to select our partners.
Slips of paper had been cut and on
them we're written some wise sayings.
The boy or rather the prince, had lust
a part of the quotation on his while
his partner, whoever she may be, had
the rest on hers. The slips were dis.
tribnted and then began the wild
search for partners. Soon it was over
with and all were satisfied. Then Mrs
Brecdcn arose again and said that now
as each prince had his princess, they
must have prince and princess to
rule over all of the princes and
princcsscs. She then asked her son
MISTER to select one. He selected Miss
Rosa Mcmillan. Now Miss Mcmillan
had to select II prince and she selected
Master Henry Boucher. The Prince
had to take the minor princes and
prlnccsacs up and introduce them to
the Princes. The name of each mem
Der Of the couple had to begin with
the letter +. The place they came
from must begin with the letter p.
And the presents they we're supposed
to bring to the Princess mnst begin
with the letter Il.
After the game was over each couple
was presented with bag of peanuts
and then sent out In about twenty
minutes q bell was rung and all re.
turned INTO the parlor. Mrs. Breeden
COW called up the four graduates and
presented to them purse as present.
After this prescntaiioa tables were
made ready and all served to delicious
cake and cream.
When we all returned to the parlor
and Miss Lyl Crosland played the
Swanec River and the yoang folks
gathered around her and sang.
II was something after eleven when
we began to look for someone to take
home. Then we began passing out
and as each passed out he and she ex.
pressed how much they had enjoyed
the evening
Many tn nks to Mr.. and Mrs.
Brceden, Miss Helen and Master X ia
tier for their kindness.
June % 1901. A GUEST.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
n ASONlC CELEBRATION.
st Johns Day Not Forgotten.
Public Address-Royal Ban
.quet-Fine Music-Toasts &
After Dinner Talks.

Public Address-Royal Ban
.quet-Fine Music-Toasts &
After Dinner Talks.
The celebration Oh Friday last
by the Masonic fraternity of Ben
nettsville, was one OF the best
managed social events that has
ever taken place iii our town. The
auditorium was packed at $50 to
hear tie public address by Hon.
w. w. Lumkin of Columbia, who
was introduced by Hon j. II. Hud-
son. The address was heartily
enjoyed, as was also the fine mus
ic by the Bennettsville Musical
Club-piano, mandolins, violins, &c.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. Bunyan Mcleod,
and closed with tho Benediction
by Rev. Il. e. Morris, DR.. j. f.
Kinney presided.
After the address, the fraternity
with invited guest repaired to the
Guards armory Hall where spe.
cial committee with Mesdames
Stockton and Kinney in charge
served refreshments that were
most heartily enjoyed by all,
Col. T. G. Hamer acted as toast
master, Judge G. P. Townsend
responded to "The Day We Gel
ebrate." Col Knox. Livingston
responded to "Our Women" Col.
Lumpkin, the guest and speaker,
again responded with his usual
fun, and captured the audience.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
Fine Opportunity for Young Men.

The South Carolina College offers
scholarships in the Normal Depart
ment to two young men from each
county. Each scholarship is worth
$40 in money, besides remission of
$40 tuition and SIS matriculation
or "term" fee. The money is paid
at the rate of SIS month for eight
months, to assist in meeting the ne
cessary living expenses.
Examination will be held Friday
July 8, before the county board
of education" Applicants should
be at least 19 years of age, and pre-
ferably teachers. Write President
Benjamin Sloan, S. G. College, at
Columbia, for blank OH which to
apply before July Sth.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
p. A. HODGES, Mayor.
Am ORDINANCE

TO Define and Punish Vagyancy.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Alder
men Of the Town Of Bcnncttsvillc in
Council assembled aud by authority Of
the same:
All persons wandering from place to
place without any known residence in
the Town o, Bennettsville who have no
visible or known means OF gaining fair
honest and reputable livelihood; all sus.
picious persons going about without any
known business; all persons who acquire
a livelihood By gambling or horse rae
ing without any other visible means OF
gaming livelihood; also all persons
who lead idle and disorderIy lives not
following some handicralt trade or pro,
iession. or not having some known or
visible means of livelihood who Shall be
able TO work. and all sturdy beggars are
and shall be deemed vagrants, and upon
conviction thereof shall be lincd in 4 sum
not exceeding One Hundred Dollars or
imprisoned not exceeding so days, or
work on the public roads of the town tor
a like number OF days.
Done and ratified in Council this oath
day Of June, A. d., 1904.
p. A. HODGES, Mayor
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
ADDITIONAL RULE,
ELECTRIC LIGHT SYSTEM,

Rule No II. Parties wishing the ccc
trio plant run after midnight will he nc
commodatcd at the rate OF Three Dol>
lars per hour or part thereof by making
written application to the Chairman oi
the Board stating length OF time he
wished the p mt run and accompanying
the request b, the cash.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
GOING TO MOVE.

Dr.. j. A. Faison will move in
to his office on Darlington Street
the 1st Of July. Office will be
found midway between j. Il.
Douglas $ Drug Store and Judge
Hndson's office. Look for his
sign in front Of office.
June 1G. 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
OAK RIDGE CEMETERY,

All persons owning lots in Oak Ridge
Cemetery, north cast Of the town Of Ben.
Dettsvilc, will please communicate with
the undersigned giving the number OF
each lot owned by them.
The Company has been unable to find
the name OF the owners Of some Of the
lots and asks that all will communieg
with the undersigned so as to nY1ia
mistakes and be sure to get the naiuts of
those whose lots are unknown. TEi v'I
prevent any unknown lot from bcii o1
to other people.
Bcnnettsvic, S, c. L. }. Br ,a.
June 10th, 1901. Sec, Il Tres l.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
Dots From Edgcw0od.

Dear Mr.. Editor: IS have
never seen anything from this sec
ton | will give you Il few dots.
The farmers are needing rain
very much.
Mr.. Luther Fletcher is stationed
at Mr.. w. Nj. Smiths and IS put
ting our roads Ill good travelling
order.
Mr.. a. j. David is libriain
which opens every first Sunday
afternoon.
Miee no'';7 Torn' of the Be
jt". ,c non @ her cousin
ldia- Mary }e..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
Dillon Lad Disappears,

Dillon, June % Forrest, the
IS year old son Of II. d. Berry, oi
Dillon, S. c., left the home Of his
parents June Is, riding bicycle,
and going in the direction Of Ben
ncttsville. Nothing has been heard
Of him since that date and fears
are entertained that he has met
with foul play. He is described as
having light hair and complexion
and a scar on his upper lip.
1t amt so hot to fellows that
work and sweat lots; it's the icl-
low that sits around and fans ali
the time that really burLs up with
the heat
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01

Poor men in Charleston coun-
ty are shut out Of the political
arena by the excessive campaign
assessments, which are as fol
lows: Congressman, $500; Sheriff
$500: Clerk of Court, 5000; Cor
oner, $50; Solicitor, 500; Leg
iclr t,,,,a 600. fn--r.,-,,,-..-,- .70~
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01

! hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office Of Clerk ol C'o, II
for Marlboro County, subject to the
rules aud regulations governing the
Democratic Primary Election
LEWIS Nj. COvINGror..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
New Law Firm.

NOTlCE is hereby given that we
have this day formed co partner
ship under the firm name of NEWTON &
OWNS for the practice OF law in all the
Courts. All business entrusted to us
shall receive prompt and careful attcn,
ton. II. II. NEWTON.
JENNINGS X OWENS,
Benncttsvillc, S. c., June III, 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01

hereby announce myself candidate
for tho House of Representative from
Marlboro County subject to the rules OF
tho Democratic Primary, and plo1go
myself to abide the result thereof aud
support the nominees OF same.
MAY 6, 1904. w. w. Bnucu.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
AN ORDINANCE

TO punish Assaults and Assaults *
Batteries, and prescribe punish
ment for same:
Any person who within the corporate
limits OF the Town oi Bennettsville shall
rudely, angrily and violently strike or
attempt TO strike the person Of another
without any good and sufficient cause
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
For Clerk of Court.

hereby announce myself n candidate
tor~fo-election to the Office of Clerk OF
Court for Marlboro County. South Cs,o.
Ina, subject to the rules Of tho Demo.
cratic Primary, and pledge myself 10 sup-
port the nom.ncss thereof.
JAS. A. HRAKs.
April 2sth, 1904
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-01
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself a. o caadi-
oate ICY office OF Sheriff OF Siarlh0ro
Gounty at the coming Primary Election
| Piedgc myself to abide by the result Of
sald Primary Election and to .uepor,
the nominees OF same.
July I, Oh. W.F. ROGEHe