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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
A SAD CASE
That Came Up sLast Week. in the
United States Court.

The Columbia State says peculiar.
ly sad case is that OF Il. A. Baternan,
formerly of Columbia, who pleaded
guilty of mpersonating United
States official and collecting money OH
such misrepresentation. Rateman's
mind is said to he undermined by dis
ease. His first departure from paths
OF rectitude was In Charleston where
1T is alleged he canvassed the the igno.
rant Illicit whiskey sellers, represent
ing himself as an officers of the United
States, and threatene his victims
with arrest. The illicit dealers, it is
said, would offer a money compromise e
which was Bateman's sole motive ana
always accepted.
Bateman was tried at Charleston n
one of these counts in the United
States court in 1902 and was acauit-
ted. Later he came to Columbia aud
worked the scheme viii Some success
among negro blind tigers for a short
while, but was detected for fraud by
a wary white alleged tiger-opcrator
wlit had him arrested. Bateman has
lain in Richland county jail for six
months and his physician testified
that his malady caused him intense
suffering.
Thursday before Judge Brawly he
pleaded guilty and begged for mercy,
rcciting to the court his terrible mem
tai and physical experience. The SEN
tence was one year in the governmeftt
prison at Atlanta, Ga. This is. not a
hardship but a blessing to Bateman
as the court ordered the prisoner
transferred to the government, hos
pital for treatment.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
No Need of Wnr

Nations as well as men know now
better than ever before that wars are
frightfully costly in precious lives as
well as in national resources. The
BOer war nearly doubled taxation in
England, and it left behind an in
crease in the national expense that
bids fair to be practically permanent.
we have the same experience as the
result Of the Spanish war. We must
for years pay millions more for our
naval establishment than if the war
had never occurred. These results, a
hundred times repeated, carry les
son in teaching moderation of demand
and action that has not been lost on
kings and presidents and cabinet is
and congresses. To go to war is to
let loose the barbaric instincts. 1t is
to abandon arbitration and complo-
mise, and even honorable concessions,
and set back the growth Of the.civil n
ing influences. a few more victories
like that won against the Beers, and
England would be undone. There
is no real winner in Il long and bloody
conflict. Both parties lose. Percep-
tion OF these facJs is a matter Of me re
universal knowledge and acceptation
among the masses AMI rulers nc'"
than ever before in the history Of the
world. For this reason we dissent
from Secretary Roots dctum that
war between the United States and
another nation must come some time
1t is not necessary that it should come
at all, and every day of peace should
make the chance of conflict more
rpmOta
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Blanks Books at Cost.

Merchants and others who need
large blank books, such as Ledgers,
Day Books and Journals, to start the
New Year, can strike bargain by
calling at Sims Book Store. They
have determined on account OF the
scarcity of money to sell all their
large blank books at absolute cost,
rather. than carry any Of them over to
the next season. No goods will be
charged at these prices, but the trans
actions must be spot cash. Call early
ifiyou want any Of them, as the sup
ply is limited. This is an excellent
opportunity to buy large blank books
at cost. The small books are not
included in this sale.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
To rax Franchises.

Mr.. w. j. Johnson of Fairfield has
presented a bill to tax franchises
which will be given considerable atten-
tion in the house. The measure pro-
vides that every corporation must
make an annual return TO 1.-The secre-
tary of state, giving the names of the
officers, amount of capital, place of
business number Of shares and kinds
of stock. Every such cooperation is
expected to pay to. the secretary OF
state one mill on every dollar of
capitalization. The bill is modelled
after the Ohio law. The revenue
thus obtained -in Ohio is enormous
and the State of New York gets $12,-
600, 0pS annually from the franchise
tax. On corporation $1,000, 200
capitalization the income would be
$1,000; but due to the difficulties in
thn>way ofTorganizing cotton mills in
Nhis STATE, tie bill proposes to let
such Industries OFF upon the payment
oil Sl0 annually. e.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Iianicnts Gordon,

The following telegram from Presi-
dent Roosevelt dcploring General Cor
don's death was received by Hon.
Clark Howell of Atlanta, GA, on
Tuesday night, Jan. -:
White House, Washington, d. c.,
Jan. II, 1904. To Clark Howell Edi-
tor of the Constitution, Atlanta, Ga:
| was greatly shocked and grieved al
the report OF General Gordon's death.
| had the honor to number him among
my personal friends, and to have en-
tertained him at my house. A more
gallant, generous and fearless gentle
man and soldier has not been seen by
our country. (Signed)
''TH EODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Spain n Back Number.

The first Spanish general that shall
land lin United States territory with
an army sufficiently strong to ayepge
the defeats Of Cuba and the Philip.
pinesn will be entitled to a reward OF
$4,000 left in trust with the Bank OF
Spain by Cardinal Herrero y Espinosa.
The cardinals will serves to illuminate
the Spanish charcters and to empha.
size the colossal ignorance Of the world
by the great mass of the Spanish peo.
pie. If Cardinal Gibbons were tc
leave will with such an absurd pro-
vision, it would be considered conclu-
sive evidence that when he drew the
will he was insane, but from Spanish
cardinal 1T merely emphasizes the
inability of the Spanish to realize
that the glory Of Spain has departed
and that its greatness is embalmed in
history,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
WORE MANS CLOTHING
Sad Story of Young Womal
Told by Herself.

Laura Williams Is the name cf a
young girl who has been masquerading
In men s. clothes and working as line.
man for the Southern Bell Telephone
company In several places in the State.
The unmasking of the woman occurred
Tuesday night at the Newberry police
station, when the girl fully dressed in
a MANS attire walked into the Office
and asked for q. nights lodging -fati-
gued and WON out she told her story
to the officers.
Only four weeks ago she was in
Charlotte, dressed as man; though 1t
was in Hendersonyille that she cut
her long hair, discarded her dress and
donned trousers. For a while she
drifted; was in Asheville doing odd
jobs, rOamed through this section OF
country, and eventually got to Tryon,
N. c., where she secrued a position as
lineman for the Bell Telephone Com
pany. Her work was satisfactory,
and she remained as lineman for the
company until her identity was dis
covered by the men with whom she
worked. Then she fled in the night,
and went to Spartanburg, then to
Laurells, and then to Newberry, where
the police found out that she was a
girl and that there was no charge
against her, they became kind to the
young woman and are disposed to help
her as much as possible.
AT her own request, in order tO
avoid the curious glances of the
crowds that flocked to the Newberry
police station to see, she was locked
in cell, though she can be released
whenever she wishes no further pro-
lection from the officers. When ask
ed why she masqueraded as a
man, She repered that she had
found it impossible to get along
as woman; she told tale OF
being miserable and having no friends.
1t was in this frame of mind that she
bought a suit of mems clothes and
bade farewell to her womanliood.
When she first entered the service OF
the telephone company she did hel
work satisfactorily, but after few
weeks she felt that she was about to
be detected, and left the line force at
Tryon, n. G. After number of dis.
appointing experiences and rebuffs
that touched her feminine sensitive
ness, she arrived in Newberry and
amid tears told that she was but /,
woman after all.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
SAYS HE is INNOCENT.
Rev. j. Barr Harris Writes to The
| Rock Hill Herald,

Rev. j. Barr Harris Writes to The
Rock Hill Herald.
The following, written from the
Montana penitentiary to the editor OF
the Herald, will explain itself and will
be accepted by the friends Of Mr..
Harris and all who love justice as a
complete refutation Of the monstrOus
charge OE which he was convicted on
the testimony of q woman who's, char
acter, according to the evidence, was
not above reproach. The letter is as
follows:
Deer Lodge, Mt, Dec. Ii, 1903.
J. j. Hull, Ed. Rock Hill Herald:
Dear Sir: Through the great kind
ness Of the warden OF the penitentiary
have been permitttd to write few
lines for your paper which trust you
will publish. In a recent issue of the
Herald notice that petition has
been circulated in your town asking
the governor Of Montana to exercise
executive clemency in para 1:sG gss.,h .,he.
Allow me to thank you ano each Of
the petitioners for their kindness aud
interest in my welfare, but let me say
to them that l have written the Gov
ernOr of Montana that L would not
accept pardon only upon the condi-
tion the woman whose perjury placed
ne here make. confession of her per-
jury.
am as innocent of the charge as
is anyone who will read these lines,
but could not prove itabsolutely and
may never, be able to do SO till | face
her at the judgement bar of God.
There, thank God, the truth will be
known, and 1t will be seen that was
the victim of a well laid plot.
am we'll and as happy as anyone
could be under the circumstances
The officers of the prison have been
uniformly kind to me. For several
months l have been in charge Of the
prison hospital.
Again, let me thank the petition
ers for their kindness and say to them
that l have reached the above deci.
sion concerning pardon after mature
deliberaton and earnest prayer.
Wishing you and the readers of the
Herald every laudable success and ask.
ing the prayers Of each Of your read.
ers in my behalf, l remain.
Sincerely yours.
j. BARR HARRIS.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Hampton's Monument.

Among the new measures introduc.
ed in the House of representatives. or
Wednesday was one by Mr.. Richards
Of Kershaw to appropriate sum suili.
cient to bring the Hampton monu-
ment fund up to $50, 900. The legis-
lature last year appropriated $50, O0C
for the equestrian statue, and the peo
pie Of the State we're expected to con.
tribute $4,000. a commission was
appointed and these gentlemen have
made repeated requests for all s0cie-
ties to turn in money contributed bat
the appeals have been disregarded to
such an extent that it is impossible to
tell just how much has been given for
the erection Of the monument. The
commission has heard In an informal
way Of hundreds of dollars scattered
around over the State and those in
charge locally have made no report.
The people outside Of South Carolina
are looking to see the State make
proper acknowledgement of Che SER
v. q of Hampton the man and Hamp-
ton the exponent OF the men who
were loyol to great cause. Mr.. Rich.
ards measure has met with much
favor.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
A SAD STORY.
Dark Shadow on the Once Happy

Dark SnauOW on the once Happy
Home of Lawrence Copeland.
A case full of sadness and pathos,
picturing the old, old story yet ever
fresh with heart interest and human
interest, Of whiskey bringing dis
honor and shame and want to blacken
and blast and disrupt a once happy
home full Of sunshine and hope and
gladness, was that in the federal
court Tuesday against Lawrence L..
Copeland, a handsome and well-dress-
ed young man whose features and
bearing and language stamped him as
having been reared in refinement and
culture. He pleaded guilty to en-
bezzlng $685. Of government funds
while postmaster at Kershaw. In
entering his plea and throwing him
self on the mercy of the court Mr..
Copeland said that this was his first
experience as an offender of the law,
but that he had only himself to
blame, as he had allowed whisky to
get the better of him. He said that
he had spent the money for whiskey,
and that that was all there was to it,
but that he hoped the court would
remember him as mercifully as possi-
BILE on account OF his young wife and
little child, Of whom he was the sole
dependence for living. He hoped
after serving his sentence to begin his
life over and thought he would be able
to be man and give lis family the
support they needed. Sadness and
repentance and remorSe were written
on his face, but it was all pathetically
mixed with sort Of dignity, both of
bearing and tone Of voice. There was
no cringing or tear-shedding. Mrs.
Copeland, a pretty little woman who
has probably suffered intensely on ac.
count Of her husbands weakness, but
who is said to have borne her troubles
with that patience and unfaltering
courage and devotion that makes a
true woman great, occupied seat
within the bar. She bore the ordeal
bravely while her husband was enter
ing his plea which published his
shame to the world, but the tears
came freely when Judge Brawley SEN
fenced Copeland to two years in the
Atlanta prison, and as the bailiffs led
him out Of the court room she follow.
with her handkerchief TO her eyes.
There was also fine Of 1895 imposed,
but no effect attaches this, inasmuch
as Copeland has run through with ali
OF his property. An officer Of the
court whoshas investigated the case
said that Copeland probably used
little of the missing money, that he
was not in his right mind on account
of drinking for many months before
his arrest, that he had his office in a
badly mussed condition when 1T was
Investigated. He would often go out
without his hat, and would be found
wandering about a.mlessly. II h e
State.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
HUNG BY a MOB.
TIE Horribly Mntilated Body E'onnd
a Lashed 10 q Tree.


= Alta late hour Friday night The
States correspondents at Georges tele-
phoned an account OF a lynching near
fReevesville 10 Dorchester county.
The name of the victim is General
Lee. a negro of bad reputation, who
had a foot OF the same measurement
of a track found In the yard of Mrs.
A. P. Wimberly. 3, !; *
Mrs. Wimberly is widow living
alone with several small children in
a little house with a;store in the front
at Reevesvillp. Between 4 and 8
O'Clock Tuesday night In response to
repeated loud knocking and other
noises she opened the side door and
saw some one running away, apparent.
ily q negro. a pair of brass knucks
was found on the porch.
Wednesday d delegation from
Reevesville went to Georges, dive
miles away, and swore out a warrant {
before Magistrate Z. II. Abbott for
General Lee, a negro about 80 years
old, who had been living several year,
at Reevesvillc. The magistrates
constable, r. e. Minis, who is also
chief of police Of Georges, left for
Reevesville at O'clock Wednesday
night and put Lee under arrest.
Constable Minis started with his
prisoner for Georges at midnight. He
says that when he had gone about a
mile from Reevesvillc "a mob Of fully
so men surrounded his buggy and over
powered him and took the prisoner.
The last he saw Of the mob it had left
the road and was making for; some
woods nearby.
Thursday search was made in tie
woods by citizens Of both Georges and
ReeveSville, but no trace of the negro
could be found. Friday Lees mutt.
lated body was found lashed to a tree
about 100 yards from the point in the
road where Constable Minis says lie
was overpowered.
1t was reported to the correSpon-
dent that the condition of the booy
indicated that the mob, after tyirg
the victim, retreated some distance
before firing, thus sprinllling the body
with small shot; the mob, it appears,
then advanced to within few feel
and discharged their shotgunS into
the dying mans face and body.
The usual inquest was held last
night, and the usual verdict rendered
that General Lee came to his death
from gunShOt wounds inflicted by per
sons unknown. Mrs. Wimberly not
only did not see the man who was ar.
rested, but never intimated that 81 G
thought the man she saw running out
Of her yard was Lee She knew Lee
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22

flGs
AT THE CHURCH.
basA ccording to the wishes OF Mrs.
DSArdon the rellg services at the
nrEnrcll3we directed not to euloEize
IL dead but to- the spiritual instruc-
Bn Of the deceased's comrades in
s Asns and the young ministers who
pike made the best Of this great
fportunity to impress the truths
5 Sich Gen. Gordon professed.
when i the cortege reached the
cemetery part Of the crowd had fallen
away. After about Ave hours OF the
exercises these we're brief.
THE GRAY BLANKET OF MOSS.
| when the grave had been filled in
the FIRST token placed upon IL was the
gray Blanket OF Spanish moss, which
Camp Wade Hampton's delegation
had brought and which was made by
Columbia women. Upon this were
laid the many floral emblems. These
were beautiful beyond description.
at the church also there w;ls a most
magnificent display of flowers very
tastefully arranged around the high
pulpit.
| 1hc OoO II NhhOLiN.A hELLE1A4lON.
The South Carolina delegation
reached here on this morning and
found that quarters had been provid-
ed at the Piedl-Jnt hotel, where Gov.
'rarrell's private secretary soon called
upon Gov. Hayward. The Georgia
governor turned the South Carolina
party over to Mr.. lizard Hayward Of
Atlanta. Gov. Heyward's brother,
who showed them every courtesy Col.
Sam. w. Wickes and Col. George w.
Brown, both Of Gov. Terrell's staff,
and both navives Of South Carolina,
also called upon the party and extend
ed courtesies. Those composing the
delegation were: Gov. Hayward,
Senators J. Q. Marshall, Robt. Aldrich
and j. w. Stanland and Representa-
tives J. Fl. Brooks, jeremiah Smith, j.
w. King and w. f. James, and Col.
M. p. Tribble.
Judge Ernest Gary represented the
judiciary.
From Camp Hampton are: Col.
John @. Haskell, Capt. D. J. Griffith,
d. Cardwcll and w. w. Lumpkin.
IIOMEwARD BOUND.
Gov. Hayward with Gov. Jennings
and other distinguished visitors was
the guest of Gov. Terrell at dinner to-.
night. The South Carolina party
left at midnight for Columbia via Au-
gusta, over the Georgia railroad and
the Southern in their private car.
DAY OF SORROW
Georgia's capitol has been crowded
today with the heroes of the Confed-
eracy, Stephen d. Lee and Simon b.
Buckner, lieutenant generals, followed
the coffin of their comrade as did those
who were ragged privates in his COM
mand, some cf whom were In rags TO-
day.
a great States great heart throb-
bed with sorrow, for none can take
Gordon's place and the south mourn
ed with Georgia. Through all that
was said ana thought and felt there
ran the recognition OF that marvellous
hold which the dead soldier and states
nan had upon the hearts Of his peo-
ule
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
WRECK NEAR CHARLESTON.
The Regular Freight Train Crashes
Into a Phosnhatc SnccinI

Into Phosphate Special.
The Charleston Post says: With a
fearful crash freight train No. 20. Of
the Southern. railway ran into phos-
phate train at Disher's curve about
o'clock Wednesday morning killing
! Fireman John Smith, colored, who
was on the helping engineer attached
to the phosphate train, and seriously
injuring Fireman j. r.. Robinson of
the regular freight train. a number
# freight cars were derailcd and the
engines. were badly smashed up. The
track. was torn up for a considerable
distance, but passenger traffic was
not delayed owing to the fact that the
Southern has double tracks out Of
Charleston, as far as Seven Mile, and
the. open track is being used until
the other can be cleared
The wreck was reported immediate
Il to Superintendent Heether's Office,
and q wrecking-traip and crew were
sent out to clear the wreck. The body
Of Fireman Smith was brought to the
city and turned over to Coroner
|O'Donnell, who will hold an inquest
The. injured fireman, }. II. Robinson,
who was on No. 20 was sent to the St.
Francis Navier Infirmary He is not
thought; to be fatally injured, and is
reported to be doing as we'll as could
be expected under the circumstances
| "Wednesday morning phosphate
train consi..ting OF fifteen cars were
being brought into the city yards of
| theeHouthern to be made up and sent
over thesline. Two engines were nee
eSsary TO bring in the train, one pull
Ing, the other pushing. The engine at
tached TO tile rear Of the train is known
rs the helping engine and Fireman
Smith was on this when the collision
tookGplace resulting in his death.
Train 'NO.N7O was regular freight
train coming into Charleston. 1t was
several hours late, from what can be
learned, and was running, at fast
rate Of speed. Engineer Marion Moor
er and Fireman j. r. Robinson were
on .thercnginc OF No. 70, and just as
the train rounded Dishef's curve 1t
ran into the helping engine of the
phosphate train with a terrible crash.
The noise was like that of a great ex-
ploSion. Smith was horribly crushed
and Fireman Robinson was thrown
from his seat and badly injured. The
escape OF the engineers was miracu
lous.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
THE LEGISLATOR WAS BIBULoUs
But Evangelist Leitch Wouid Have
None of His assistancc

None of His Assistance.
The Columbia State says bibulous
member of the legislature from up
the country narrowly escaped arrest
on charge of disturbing religious
whorship here few days ago.
His act of diSorderly conduct oc-
Cured at one Of the Leitch revival
meetings being conducted in the Main
Street Methodist church.
The pre- Cmpt, firm, determined call
down he received at the hands of
Evangelist Leitch silenced him in
time to render his removal from the
church or arrest unnecessary. After
that the meeting proceeded without
further interruption.
The so,on'S inspiration to speak
out in maetin was the reading by
one OF the occupants OF the pulpit
platform Of request for prayer for a
lady member Of the congregation who
was ill.,
THAT'S struly (hic) er zad and (hic)
we're phatotic case" said the lcgisla-
tor, gaining his feet with some dlni.
Guilty, 'tner l-l-lady certnly has my
Nic) sym'thy and Pm (hic) sure she
deserves al our (hic) prayers. / move
zis (hic) house do now pray (hic) by
committee Of ther (hic) whole"
Now you shut up and sit down and
be quiet quick" sternly called out
Mr.. Leitch, shaking his finger towards
the disturbing element.
The sDlon gave correct imitation Of
a man silently withdrawing motion,
sinking into his seat
as il he had been mortally wounded.
~ do not know the members name" ("
said Mr.. Lcitch, but know that he
was along with drinking fellow
whom helped to get out Of town."
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Bryan i1xpr esscs sorrow.

The following message was received
Thursday at Atlanta by Hon. Clark
Howell, from William }. Bryan, at
Indianapolis, expressing his symaJhy
at the death Of General Gordon.
Please convey my sympathy to
General Gordon's family. / mourn
with them, the South and the npCion
the death Of one whose loving heart
and great mind combined to dlstln-
gulsh him as a soldier, orator and
patriot"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
Could not rnce Disgrace

William A. Matthews, formerly
manager of the defunct Piedmont
Loan and Banking company Of Attain
ia, Ca, and under Indictment for
embezzlemeDt, was found dead in a
hotel there Tuesday. a morphine
bottle, half filed with that drug was
found IN the dead mans pocket.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-22
a Fathers Protection

Father, it is as essential for you to pr!vide ii
safeguard against that night,lend to youR
children, Group, as to their hunger TaylorsS
Cherokee Remedy OF Sweet Gum and Mullen
will cure cough ctoup and colds. 25 cents psi
bottle at drliugst