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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

rounds, but. there is one thing you must
40 when ever you go to see Colonel
Moore-You must eat. The food Is so
tempting fellow will make himself sick,
sure, II he eats all the Colonel insists.
tnever want any supper alter spending
the day with the Colonel.
We were pleased with our visit
through the town OF Cheraw. The won.
dertul changes in ten years! 1t is fast
building up. and is becoming quite an
enterprising place, with its machine
shops. Chair Factory, Spoke and hand.
lie factory. Fruit crate factory, and
others OF equeal interest. that did not
visit Tor want Of time. The people whom
| met seem to be friendly and hospita
BILE. I met my old friend Graham Math-
eson, in the bonk. He was iook;ug well
Also met Mr.. Duvall. Met Hon w. D.
Evans also. and came back through his
plantation. He has magnificent home.
out from the River % miles, fronting
the road on large high ridge. Front
view lawn with lofty oaks. Films and
blackberry, wife broad acres planted in
cotton where tobacco was last year.
The stands OF cotton all along the up
per road were good. The new road
will be a great help to all the upper
Marlboro section and Brightsville when
completed. After we passed Mrs. Har.
ris Odom's we come to the part OF the
new road that has been cut out and pu,
in travelling order. which is fine from
there to Brightsville, except two or three
places needs cutting and working. We
hope the Supervisor will not pass us by
much longer. think, it lam Judge o
good thing when I see it. We have
not got the prettiest roads in the county
The road plow has never been in oul
town or in our section When have we
had any road working? Road working
is getting to be thing OF the past i
seems in our section. / mean by ou
section, from Boykin to j. d. Moore's
There has never been u road plow; ant
the road between Jonas Brights ant
George Billiards. can hardly be passee
by two, it is SO narrow, and both side.
stobbed off 70 or II ieet. Don't we pi,
our road tax. and are we not entitled tt
some of the benefit, or must we let it gt
to the other sections to improve ane
beautify their roads, and ours go dowr
in gullys, grow in brooder patches ant
cultivated to width OF 10 or ~ feet
Now il you don't believe me, just eros
Goodwin's mill creek and pass Georg,
Billiards. enroute to Brightsvllle and se
where the roads have been looked afte
or worked1
I | believe in rotation We will vote 70
the man that will give us equal rights
and show special privilege to none.
believe in good roads and am willing
to pay my prorato share to have them
Now Mr.. Editor, guess l had bet
ter call this letter to close for fear q
the waste basket. Thanking you for you
patience in my experience OF trying L
write what saw and heard yesterday
will finish up in my next letter.
Very Respectfully
May 6, 1904 e. w Goodwin,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
DOTS FROM BRIGHTsYILLE.
Happenings Among the People In This
Prosperous Township.
A TRIP To CHERAw.

Mr.. Editor-I want to try and see
If I can write up trip from Brights.
vile to Cheraw, and if I am success
full, I will perhaps venture again and
write up my st Louis trip when we
return.
MY trip to Cberaw was grand one
to me, | never have in all my life
spent more pleasant day than I
spent on May 5 1894. In company
with my better half, we started by
private conveyance via Easterling's
mill to Cheraw. My dear little wife
planned the trip, as you know all good
women do. They are always the helm
to everything pertaining to happiness,
peace and joy. Well must say this
trip through the country was hap
py one for. me and the madam. We
were like two little children you have
seen playing in brook of ripping
water, perfectly carried away with
the beauty thereof We were perfect
ly delighted with the scenery, and the
extensive fields of cotton md corn a.
long the way as we sped along like a
top, which was very refreshing, as we
were carried through the balmY breeze
by pair of cleveland Bays" at the
rate Of mile per 5 minutes. The
horses felt good, so did the driver and
the madam. We all knew that there
was something awaiting US over the
river There wasn't but one little
trouble that confronted us on our trip
and that didn't last but few mo.
meuts. We thought we heard the
train coming through the River
swamp, but 1t turned out only imag'
nation on my part. I saw 80 much
cord wood close to the railroad the
thought Of the train came next.
jumped out ran around to my horses
heads aud said to my dear little wife
"Now Annie hold tight to the reins
perhaps we both can hold them"
noticed the madam was nearly dying
laughing I said, "Wel wife what on
earth are you so tickled about, I see
nothing to be killing myself Laughing
about and the train coming too Sc
when said that, 1 noticed her head
drop i'll tront-the hat she wore hid hel
face. | thought now 1 PLACED thun'
der. | had perhaps hurt her feelings
by speaking thus. So 1 noticed hel
head raise until I could see her face
and it was still aglow.
AT last she caught her breath be
tween the spells OF laughter and sale
"Why, Ebb, there isn't any trai1
coming, that is only a negro shack
that you see that smoke coming ouI
Of said well. 7 am the 5igges
fool in the world So she commenced
laughing, and said, why old mar
don't say that, for [ have seen lots
bigger ones than you are. "Well.
said l, "Look here, Annie, we musl
make compromise of this now, i
you won't tell the Colonel and your
sister to day l will get you pound o.
chocolate candy and dozen bananas
yes, and 2 dozen apples, yes, and some
chewing gum. yes, and that other ]
told you l wanted you to get for me
before we left home" She said, yes
81 ,nn w;, 80 - y - - ,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
THE CEMETERY.

The highest forms of nrt deal with the
religious and pathetic. What sublime pa
thos is to be- found in the we'll kept Ceme-
terry! What profound religious sentiment
grows out of the observance of certain
days Het apart for general remembrance
md honoring Of the dead! How sad the
thoughts which arise because Of the desc
lation that is to bc found in many neglect
ed cities of the dcad
Tho beautiful and appropriate custom.
custom of remembering tho dead by set
ting apart day of special observance is
rapidly growing in favor. In those places
where such days have been established,
as an innovation, then with apprehension
or doubt, only to be surplanted, however
by feelings OF respect, reverence aud duty,
until from choice the people would not dis
continue the custom if they conld A Gene
tory 10 an indication uf tho character, man.
tho community, n milcstono marking its
civilization, II aient witness that tiIno
fashons with an unwritten memorial. II
is more eloquent than n monument. more
true to conditions thau history. :" n
United lntcrcsts, united sympathies and
united efforts nrc NIL requted to make the
work n SUCCESS.
PARK AND CEMETERY.
The 10TH Of May has been chosen al
Momorinl Day in Evergreen Cemetery.
All Interested there arc urged to observe
the day by having their lots in order by
that timo.
Ida Dudley, Pres.
Ella Dudley, See.
Evergreen Gem. Association
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PENAND.ScIssORGRAPHS

Hearst will not be in it at ST
Louis.
The next State Sunday School,
convention meets ut Florence.
Marion county has endorsed
w. Boyd Evans for Railroad
Commissioners.
a salvation army post will
likely be established in Colum-
bia and several up country
towns in the state.
The rcxt Methodist Conference
for South Carolina Will be held at
Darlington, December IA, and
Bishop Wilson will preside.
In Hampton county uatcrpillars
are so thick that trains on the
Hampton and Branchvillc road
were stopped on several occasions.
The admirers OF Bishop a. Coke
Smith Of Norfolk have presented
him with n handsome corner resi-
dcncc and eleven lots in that
city.
Columbia is preparing FOR Il
grand Carnival the last week in
May. Railroads will be asked
to give low rates and amuse
ments galore is in store.
The. Platform which the Dem
0cracy will adopt at st. Louis is
going to be well put together.
1T is to be bolled by Col. Bryan.
Will Star.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

u Tor evoral days. glad to report much
improved Mt this writing.
Y.,atc will be Childrens' Day at Bethel
SaUday Tho 18th, the good ladies have ar
fangej j nice program for that day. The
pshc re invited and you also Mr.. Editor.
ndcr where the hustler was Sunday
ver SAW him Mt church.
Hir A. j. David has added quite an i'm
niayer.eut to his house in the way OF the
paint brush.
From what we can understand and from
the way things was going on Sunday the
wedding bells will have to ring soon. Come
on Smithvillc and get her.
Mr.. Jim Bundy is quite sick hope he
will be out again soon.
May Q, 1904 and l.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
AN ORDINANCE
To Raise Supplies for the Yea,
ing April 30, 1905.

~ ~
Be it ordained by the Mayor and .Al
men OF the Town OF Bennettsvilc
by authority OF the same, that the
lowing taxes be. and the sam
hereby levied. and shall be paid
the Treasury ior the use Of said -
SECTION /. Fifteen cents on e.
one hundred dollars worth OF rea.
personal property situate within thu
porate limits of said town, whic
must be paid on or before the lst {
January 1905, and on all taxes moi
by that time penalty OF 50 per cen
be added and collected.
SEC 2. That twenty one (2I) cen
levied on every one hundred dolla
the assessed value OF all real and De
al property. to pay the interest OF
bonds issued in aid OF the Charlt
Sumter and Northern Railroad, il,
cordance with the Act authorizing
same. approval December 23d 1901
the further sum o! 5 cents on the
be levied and collected Tor the pulpo
providing for the sinking fund, as
vlded by the above act: which
must be paid on or beiore January
1905 and on all taxes not paid by
time penalty OF 50 per cent Will bt
ded ana collected.
SEC 3, That fourteen cents be lie.
on every one hundred dollars Of asse,
value OF all real and personal prop,
TO pay the interest on the Bonds is.
in aid OF the Electric Light Bonds iol
Town OF BennettsvilIe. accordance ,
the Acts OF the General Assembly Of
c authorizing the same; and the iur,
sum OF 4 cents on the SIoo be levied
collected Tor the purpose OF provic
tor the sinking fund, which taxes IT
be paid on or before January Ist 10
and all taxes not paid at the time al,
stipulated paenalty of SO per cent
be added and collected.
SEC 4. That all persons liable to W
on the streets. sidewalks and ways oil
Town OF Benncttsville shall be excu
OF such duty for twelve months, &C
mencing on the trst day OF May 1904
paying to the Clerk Of Council conn
;ation tax therefor OF two dollars or
before the first day OF June. A. ID. IG
All persons failing to pay said comr
tation tax here provided Tor, within
time specified or who shall refuse or
to work on said streets sidewalks
ways at any time or times when su
moned so to do by order OF the Cour
shall be subject to 4 fine, two dollars
each and every day of such refusal
failure SO to work. and any other pt
ishment the Council may see fit to
pose.
Done and ratified in Council this
day of May, A. d. I9o4.
p. A. HODGES. MAY
M. McLAURIN, Clerk and Treasurer.
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NOTICE TO ALLTANCEMEN

The courts are preparing to take steps
toward disbursing tho Farmers Alliance
State Exchange fund to the original do !,
nors. Proof of claims will have to be made
correctly. Such notice has been served
upon me as County Trustee stockholder
of said fund, and I in return call upon
all Sub Alliance Trustee Stockholders IN
this county to hunt up their certificates of
stock, and those having no such certlli
Gates. but receipts for part paid up shares
to find same and confer with me at an
early date. Where sub,trus stochhnl-
ders are dead. proper steps must be taken
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
DOTS FROM BETHEL.

Farmers arc busy with their crops, and
cotton and corn are looking fiuc and from
tho cut look think sc will have fine
crop IN .hs section.
Mr. 3acgc NJ. Webster has tho finest
uo,u sutu a this sccton. Ask the farmer
!aE ie !,e
M,- y Al. Moore, Miss Allie, Myrtle
and Ainalr Johuic worshipped NJ Bethel
Sunday We all were glad TO sec them out
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
MARLBORO HIGH SCHOOL

The closing exercises of the Marlboro
High School at Tatum will embrace May
.27th to 3lst inclusive:
9th. Musicale S.3Opm
18th, Literary Society. $50 p m., and
address by Col Knox Livingston
10Th, Sermon by Rev. p. Il. Kilgo, Of
Darlington.
30th, School Concert, $50 p. IN.
3lst, Annual Picnic and address by
Hon X B Scarborough.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
Teachers Examination

Pursuant to an order of thu sat
Board of Education, an. ex elntra
tion for teachers certificates viii !
held in the Court House at Bcunetli
vile, on Friday. May Goth 19(i 'la
examination will begin prom ltly \
$50 a. M, and close at 4. p. m
All applicants. not known + son.
member of the County Board, tyc re
quired to furnish certificates rs {
their moral character.
w. L. Stantou,
Chairman Co, Bird Of Edncatioi
April 80, 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

Unclaimed Lottors.
Letters addressed to the following named
Office in Bcnncttsvillc:
Mems list.
Il. ID. Mccall, d McLaurin, Tho.
mas Williams, Adianphus Purvis.
Thornwcll Mckay, j. a. Yark. John
Frankling,
Womcn's List.
Mrs. Ncattic Jackson, Mrs. i.
Douglas.
Liza Leak, Matte David, Mrs. N. G..
Smith. Mrs. Hattie Smith, Miss Helen
Lovner'
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p- 100 two piece Flannels
Suits for Gents & Boys. at the
G. B. Crosland CO
= Up to-date line Of Ladies
Shirt Waist Suits at the
g. B. Crosland Co.
HOW TO SAVE.

Sometimes you save money by keep
ing 1T. And sometimes you can save
by spending it. There are hundreds
of instances in our store where YOU
can save in buying.
Strauss & Co.
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For Clerk of Court.

ho1o55J auuuunce myself a candidat,
'or ra-election to the Office of Clerk O
jnr for Marlboro County. South Caro-.
ina, hubjcct to the rules of the Demo
:rntia Primary, aud pledge myself to sup
>oI- me nominees thereof.
JAS. A. DRAKE.
horil 25th, 1904.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

We sell musical inst uments of
every description, make speciality
of pianos and organs IF thinking Of
making purchase. it will pay you to
get our prices and terms. We exchange
for old instruments.
Strauss e Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
SHOES.

Tho best rule is to keep your foot
.n.n2 as Cuba, dry as Samara, and as
rtable as an ensy chair. Just
ravc in our Shoes and you will be
right on all these points.
STRAUSS & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
NOMINATIONS.
.1ouse Of Representatives.

i1ouse Of Representatives.
hereby announce myself candidate
or the House Of Representatives from
iotiIi'ro County subject to the .r!ss ot
aA Democratic Primary, aud pledge
lyaoll to abide the result thereof and
lppOrt the nominees Of same.
My 6, 1904. w. w. BRUCE.
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SPECIAL NOTICE!

WAVING secured the service
&G good man, l am prepared /.
down and pull up pumps. Satis,j
guaranteed. Orders left at either
ware store will be promptly attend
mch -. 1903. p. G. Emar,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

J hareby announce myself as cam
didate for the office Of Clerk of Court
tar liirlboro County, subject to the
tpIes and regulations governing the
Democratic Primary Election.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13
M See our late things in
Ladies Neck Wear. at
@ B. Crosland's
MEMS CLOTHING.

We teach the lay mind the differ
ence between amatuerish Tailoring,
and the work that is rightfully en-
titled TO be called "custom" tailoring
We illustrate it in every suit we make.
A perfect fit is guaranteed. For up.
to-date clothing. Call on
STRAUSS e. Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

If Bryan were Presiden an3
should play the dictator aa ne
is now attempting that RI lo in
the Democratic party, he Nouio
be as bad as Roosevelt. Vii.
Star.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

A full line of II j. Heinzs Co.
Pickles Preserves, Ketchups, Sau-
ces, Jellies &c. at
w. M. Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

sW~ 200 Pair Boys Knee
Pants zoe to rs.
at G.. B. Crosland's
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THE NEW STRAW HATS

TIE NEE W . EA " HA is
For men, boys. and children are here
The kind where you pay for value,
and not for name.
STRAUSS & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-13

n 80 Serge Coats and Vests
in Longs, Stouts, and Regulars.
at the @. 3. Crosland Go.
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NEWEST SPRING DRESS GOODS

Trooping out of cases from their
foreign notes. Richest weaves and
liveliest patterns of the cid world.
The wonder is how can cotton and
silk be so Guns ing y wovc. So daintily
dyed, and so modest priced. A will
derness Of novel effects awaits you.
Pleasure TO show you goods.
STRAUSS Il Co.
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lcr Chattel Mortgage

I'D by virtue of the power cons
'ipon me rs agent OF A B. Ha.
\ Chattel mortgage executed by
i'aerford on the 2Sth day of De
D., 1901 to tho said a. B. iamer
2 1 and will aell before the court
d in Bennettsville on the 26th
, a. d., 1904, at II o'clock o.
user Saw Mill, Saw and Fix
the possession Of G. l. Rivers,
a. horse power Engine and Boiler
sion Of W P. Breeden. Jr., to
debt, interest and cost due tho
damer, under aid mortgage.
e. eale csah.
j. b. GREEN, Agent
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FOR SALEs

A Bicycle for a lady or Gen
color Black or Blue with 2S
wheels and rubber tires.
S. j. Pears \
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-16

We have nice line of Dining Chairs Sideboards, China Closets, Dinin{ Tables-in fact, anything in the FuKni ture line. Come and see us. We2r are ready to show you what we have. A
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-16
Ynmortelles.

The manufacture of immortelle wreaths in Paris occupies at least 1,500 persons. The immortelles are gathered about the beginning of October, and come chiefly from the arid hills in the middle and south of France. They are brought to the markets in their natural condition, and the yellow blossoms are dyed green, red and white, and woven into wreaths by special workmen in readiness for All Saints and All Souls days, when all good Parisians visit their relatives graves. On these "fetes des morts" the gates of the ceme. teries are beset with crowds of dealers in immortelle wreaths, wire crosses and bead crowns. At Pere la Chaise alone more than 200, ,0O0 persons are calculated tc visit the cemetery, and the sale of immortelle wreaths varies from 10000 to 25,000,-Golden Penny.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-16
PHYSICAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Tho Brain in Certain States Of Actiy. ity Can Act on tho Organic
 Functions.

"Cenesthesia" is the name given to the general feeling we have of the existence of our own bodies, says the London Globe. This sense of existence is chiefly owing to accidental and local impress. sions awakening or stimulating the sensibility, but it is completed by certain obverse conscious. ness of the exercise of the organic functions, for example, respira. tion. It is by this sensation that the spiritual Ego perceives itself existing locally in the limited ex. tent of the organism. In perfect health this feeling is continuous, uniform, and equal, and therefore, not special or local. In order to be remarked . certain exaltation of well-being or distinct uneasiness Is required. In the hypnotic state certain subjects have a more or less distinct perception of their Internal organs and can exert cer. tain action over them. In fact, they can modify at will all the functions of the "vegetative" life. for instance, the beating of the heart. The fact shows that the brain in certain states of activity can act on the organic functions. If there is a nervous current from the brain to the organs there is also, perhaps, contrary current from the organs to the brain. pr. Cromer, Liebault, and others, maintain that some hypnotic sub. jects perceive their internal or. gans, and even those of other per. sons with whom they are in hyp notic relations.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-16
"SHOWERPRoOF" CLOTH.
Germans Treat Ordinary Materials with Petroleum-Curious Aquatic
 Displays in Tailors' Windows.

It has usually been thought that rubber was about the only substance which would render cloth waterproof, although oil silk is coated with another one, a prep aration of linseed oil. However. rhowerproof" cloth is known as that which repels water very largely and yet remains porous, appearing in all respects like or. diary wetable cloth. The methods of treatment of such cloth are often trade secrets, and even the patent specifications do not di. vulge all that must be done to achieve . satisfactory result.
 "Petroleum," a German period ical, says that the oil to whi6a that paper owes its name is one of the most successful showerproof preparations. It says that the only reliable shower proof is ob. tained by impregnating the cloth outside and in with a fine film of waxes. Paraffln wax is the staple, but owing to it's low melting point 1t is not fiji for use alone. The com. position used fs 50 alloyed with other waxes and chemicals thata the boiling point of water the wax stands firm. A rather elaborate preparatory form must be gone through, and after the wax has been applied finishing process is required. The interesting fact re- mains that it is petroleum that keeps out the wet. In tailors' win. dows in Germany many aquatic displays have been arranged to show that cloth can mysteriously be made to exhibit the power of the ducks back. Wool, cotton, silk, linen, velvets, braids, and even sails, awnings and tent cloths are thus wrapped in an in. visible film of rock oil.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-16
PROMPT SETTLEMENT
 OF INSURANCE CLAIM.

Weldon, Ark, July 30, 1904. To Whom it May Concern:
 This is to certify that we had our church house insured against fire and wind in the American Insurance Company of Little Rock, Ark, and the house was blown over in a storm. The company very promptly put 1t back at large expense in better condition and stronger than it was before the storm. We thank the American Insurance Company for it's promptness in replacing our church to our en- tire satisfaction, and we recom- mend the company to those who have houses to insure.
 MOUNT HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH
 By w. M. GREEN,
 J. T. RIGGE,
 VIM. BARKER,
 Trustees.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-16
ONE-WAYs RATES.

Every day from Sept. 15 to Oct 15, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell one-way colonists tickets at the following.rates, from Mis- souri river terminals, Council Bluffs, to Kansas City:
 $20.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
 $2O.OO to Butte, Anaconda and Helena.
 $22.5O to Spokane and Wenat- chee, Wash.
 $25.OO to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom, Vancouver, and Vic toria, via Huntington and Spo- kane.
 $25.OO to Portland and Astoria; or to Tacoma and Seattle, via Huntington and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane.
 $25.00 to Ashland, NsRoseburg, Eugene, Albany and Salem via Portland.
 $25.00 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diegol and many other California points.
 
 From Chicago and St. Louis proportionately lowss rates are in effect by lines connecting with the Union Pacific to all above points.
 For full information call on or address J. H. LoTHROP, 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 18tOct10