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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
Beaneetsv;lle Church Director!


MerHoDIsr-T. Il. MoRRIs, r. q.
Sunday school 3 so p. m. Preaching at
100 q. m. and 7. 80 pm. Prayer meet
ing "Wednesday evening at 500 O'clock.
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil. "A.
Hodges
BAprIsr-Rev. Rufus Ford, Pastor.
Sunday school at 1000. Preaching Sun
day at HOO a. m, and 7.30p.m. Praye'
meeting Thursday evening at 8 O'clock:
Superintendent Of Sunday school. IL. w
Carroll.
Observation-Disclosures Mcleod Phi.
D.. Pastor. Services every Sabbath
(summer) IL a. m. and 9 p. NJ; (winter)
il a. IN. and 1880 pm. Prayer meeting
Thursday S D. IN. Seats free. Strangers
cordially invited. Sunday school every
Sunday 10 a. M. Superintendent, .. !.
Dudley. All parents and children made
welcome at the school.
EpIscopA1-Rev. G. w. Boyd, Rector,
Preaching every second and fourth Sunday
(at II q. M, and 7.3o p. m. SUNDAY
sohool ct $50 o. IN. DR.. J. a. Faiaon
superintendent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
PERSONAL

~PERsoNAL
Mr.. j. c. Cooper Of Sumte,
spent Sunday here.
Mr.. II g. Morrison spent Sut
urday In Florence.
Rumor has it that Mrs Jesse
David Is quite sick with smallpox.
Mr.. w, i. Driggers Of Red Hill
was up Saturday and called to
see us.
Mr.. j. r.. Gully of Brownsville
! was up Saturday and made us u
, pleasant call.
Miss May Barber Of Cheraw
has been spending q few days
with the Misses Coward.
Mr.. George Brasington of
Darlington was the guest of his
brother here on Tuesday.
Mr H.. e Willis of McColl
was down this week and called.
Read his sale of personally.
Mrs. w. M. Rowe and children
are spending q few days with re-
iatives at Laurinburg.
Mr.. Porter Fletcher of the
Pine Grove Section was down
Tuesday and made us pleasant
call.
Little Lucille Brogdon of Flor
ence spent Sunday and Monday
with her aunt Mrs Il g. Morri.
son.
We regret to report that Mrs.
Lelly, the wife of u faithful
chief of police lies critically i'll
of typhoid fever.
AS we go to press we learn
that our old friend G. M, Wealth
erly is still alive but with little
hope of r,covery.
Mr.. John w. Quick, a solid
good farmer Of Smithville, was
down Monday and made us a
pleasant call.
Mr.. j.. B. Graham passed
through town Monday afternoon
on his way to Huntsville where
he will locate.
We regret to learn that Mrs
Coward. the venerable mother of
our faithful Supervisor now in
her 80th year, lies very sick.
At the recent meeting Of the
Pee Dee Medical Association al
Florence, DR.. j. T.. Napier OF
Blenheim was elected President.
Mr.. Franklin Quick, u popular
citizen of Smithville spent four
days here last week on the jury
that tried the Sparks-Townsend
case.
Mr.. Luther Gray. a clever
young Farmer of Brownsville,
was up Friday and called. He
says the crop of ''possums" is
just fine this year.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
lAIE ARE IN TIL
wv Ell i?
"> cr,r

TO SELL
and Fancy Groceries and
a full line Of Canned Goods,
Pickles, Sauces and Dainties,
Candies, Cakes and Fruits.
Tobacco and Cigars
ALSO
A nice line Of Gloves, Hosiery,
Heavy Underwear for men and
women, and many Novelties
Needfuls in the notion line
ALSO
A full line Of Crookery, good
enough for any home. In Tin
ware we have anything from
a Dup to q milk bucket
Also, a nice line Of Pants and
Storm Coats that we offer at
living prices.
We invite special attention to
our stock OF Guns and Ammu-
milton Of Stevens make.
We have too a few nice covered
baskets, to 90 as bargains.
CaH and 500 az
u, POWERS.
Marion st. Bennettsvine, 8, G,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
Horses DO Get Sick.

When a horses and mules are poor
it is not always and Indication that they
do not get enough to eat. Many ami
mails, just like human beings. have in,
digestion or the system is all run down
and a tonic is needed. 1t is not the a
mount OF food eaten that makes muscle
and fat. More depsnds upon the prop
or digestion or assimilation OF the food
than IS commonly supposed. Nothing
has yet been discovered that will build
up a horse or mule better !han Ash.
crafts Condition Powders. the only
remedy in its class sold under a guar.
antee. Ask Mr.. Smith Newton, Zen
nettsville, tor 1.-THE kiud put up in dos
es. And McColl Drug Co., McColl, 8,
g,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

=. "au luueea q sad death. The
dread disease, which it is said he
contracted while ginning q bale
of cotton for q family who had
picked the cotton with the small
pox on them q rather singular
case, prevented his many friends
from visiting him or being with
him in his last hours.
He leaves q wife and O large
family of children, q brother and
u host of relatives and friends.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

Group is quickly relieved, and Whoop
ing Cough will moi run its course" il
you use the original Bees Laxative
Honey and Tar. This Cough Syrup il
different from all others because it acts
on the bowls. You can not cure Group
and Whooping Cough until you ril the
system OF all congestion, by working
of the cold through 4 c~oplous action o.
the bowels Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar does this, and cures all Coughs
Group. Whoop!ng Cough etc. No
apiates Sold by Marlboro Drug Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
NO Il d G E.

No person should wear a glass IN.
less prescribed by a reliable eye Spec
%ialist; one thoroughly acquainted with
the laws of light and science of optics.
| will have DR.. Reese with me from
o until Nov. 25th. Don't miss this
oppo. tunity.
tx IN i ,ation fr>e. that would cost
you high by some specialist. Remem-
Der the date, until November 25th.
S j PEARSON.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
The Law Against Trespassing,

The law against trcspassing
makes it a.misdemeanor to GO up
on the lands Of another to hunt,
fish, trap, gather fruit, straw,
cut timber or otherwise, without
permission of the owner. Upon
conviction for so doing, the officer
trying the caee shall. impose q tine
of twenty dollars or Imprisonment
at hard labor for thirty days for
each and every offense.
No posting needed for this GLASS
OF trespa'sers.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
TowM AND coUNrx NEws.

TowH AND COUNTY, VIEWS.
Farmers remember tn,
meeting for Saturday.
NextA Monday is salesday
and q largeNcrowd is expected.
j. w. Brown of Tatum has
our thanks for favors.
If a man comes to town with
the small pox apd our ''chief'
sees him he Will be taken to the
Mr.. l., d. Ivey of Clio has a
fine farm for sale.
Fresh pork sausage at
w. M. ROwe's.
aaY@ In the North, South, East
West. White Rolls Cigarette S
smoke the best.
- Re bit McRae, an old colored
Man OF 70 years died Monday
morning of small pox on the
George Hursey place South Of
town
Fresh Buckwheat and Maple
Syrup at
w. Nj. ROwe's.
- From the Banker to tho
Ohic, Boy White Rolls Cigarettes
smoke the Best.
- The Masonic Fair reopens
next Monday at large store next
to Douglas Drug Store. Do turn
out and help the cause
- Lowney's Chocolates and
Cocoa at w. Nj Rowe's
C1W In every town and every
cline, White Rolls Cigarettes all
the time.
Be1~ Mince Meat, Apple But
ter and cranberry sauce at
w. M. Rowe's.
- Shrimps, HOLSTERS and
Deviled crabs at
w. M. Rowe's.
- The annual Meeting of the
Woodn an Of the World will he
held at their Hall on Tuesday
night December 9Th.
Everything you eat will taste good
AMI DO good il you take Rings Dyspep-
sia Tablets. Sold by Marlboro Drug Co.
- Try a 2 ID can of Chase and
Sanborns Red Seal Brand Coffee
it is fine for sale by
w. Nj. Rowe.
= Celery every Saturday at
w. M. Rowe's.
- Try G. B. Hubbard for eggs
fruit. and vegetables.
Pinesalve acts like a pouIlice Best
thing in the world Tor boils, burns. crack.
ed hands letter. etc. Sold by Marlboro
Drug Co.
One night is a. the time necessary to
prove that Pineules is the best remedy
in the world for backache and all kid
ney and bladder troubles. If you have
rheumatism or any other blood disease
a single dose will give relief. Sold by
Marlboro Drug Co.
- Have you been to Hubbard's
yet for bargains.
- Write Stan,nv'c nror~oGc
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

1t is difficult to cure a C >ugh or free
yourself from the discomfor,s OF a cold
unless you move the bowels. Bees Lax.
alive Honey and Tar acts on the bow.
els and drives all cold out OF the system;
For Group Whooping- Cough. Colds,
and all Lung and Bronchial affections,
no remedy is equal to the original Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. A Liquid
Cold Cure. Sold by Marlboro Drug
20.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
Incredible brutality.

1t would have been incredible brutal.
tY il Chas. Il. Lemberger. OF Syracuse,
N. y, had not done the best he could
Tor his suffering son. "My boy he says.
''cut a fearful cash over his eye, so |
applied Bucklcn's Arnica Salvc, which
quickly healed it and saved his eye"
Good Tor burns and ulcers too. Only
CSC at J. II. Douglass drug store,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
OIEYSTTONEYAa6rAR
Cures GoldsS Prevents Pnoumoni0
They Guarantee A Fit.

If you vii! give the matter Of
purchasing o nice tailor-made
suit careful consideration, mature
deliberation and earnest cogita-
tiop, you will give STRAUSS 81 Co.,
tho order which they guarantee
without hesitation to fill to your
OBLIGATION, your sweetheart's Ella.
ton, your friends admiration.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

Backache is never known to those
persons who take an occasional dose of
Plneules The value ofthe resin obtain.
ed from tho Pine tree has long been re-
cognized in the treatment OF diseases oil
the bladder and kidneys. One dose OF
Pineules will give relief. and one bottle
will cure. Sold by Marlboro Drug Co,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
EMU N 0QILD PERUVIAN

ETfHE EERTILIIEK that Makes the Farmer smile, because noSeMs
= Make MOREzAND BETTER CROPS ONLiSSS AgRE81aE.
And Pay his Bills Every Time.
Read some of the Testimonials BY Farmers whom you know and
who WILL NOT BE SATISFIED W~lTHOUTIT;
USE It tined next ps se.y If 1 a sn s. 81. scar, and q we'll III gls1 T a Tis, So , sISsas SEA SaG tyal
,va, h a,sd been ssos farming st is, 70 yea ysrp , and have Ss the best IS sr on Ms ysa m Mst !, & q have ave
% bought ought, you'd not take a bss Q fcotton per acre for my Peruvian crop.
This is the frat season I ever used Peruvian Ousuo aud its results arc entirely
Gibson, N. e.. August Z. 1905. 1o
Think I have tho bH crop I ever had whaoI used Peruvian Gaaoo.
McCoh, 3. q August T. 1905 John Il Fletcher
"Experimen. Farm" lam highly pleased with Peruvian Guano-,hiok III
l have never used Peruvian Guano until this year.. but think ii one of tho best
Nanures. l. hay ever used. M#TN & @%@J. ]. Mcdonald.
I" Lauhnbug, N. W August IA, 1905. @& @M@ E
used Peruvian Tor corn and cotton and can recommend Its ue Would ra.N.
r hay It Al Forty SN Dollars pr Ton than anything on tn marke, and Mi
u.s. es 1t agsiGi $ : Ana.,, 80. sim /, WIghs
/ bought Ten Uo) Tons Peruvian Guano from Mr. r IL Moore lac, nrinn
an amd am an well pleased with It. used ton crn as well as cotton. and consider It
"agra", ~. - August 2, 1905. w. q BuIE.
thought Twenty (0 Tons Peruvian Gnano from b. Il. Moore used Il To- corn
ad cotton and an well pleased with t-consderi a fine gnano. viii use is
gain the coming year John !. BreedenS
Lester, 8. O., August s., 1905.
Mr.. b. Es MOORE, Baune>vinc, s. &.
Dear Si-Iavc never used P@uWan Guano until Ills ycaro and m, h;ahr,
"s as Cotton w"n ct n so '5 Think H", 70" nrS nm j. a fine Win io o "n n 200 ibis lbs Peruvian t' Il. nne a@,
Cotton seeda and Two Hundred pounds Peruvian. ""'
Yours truly, s. j. SMITH. Glib on, N C,
PERUVIAN GUANO is registered with the Department. Of A.
rcunurc IS "Genulne PERUVIAN Gutno," which fact alone is snnlciennt
p,ood OF It's enuinenesR. Moreovcr, the sole Agents for U. S, offer
$4,000 to any, one who can prove the contrary.
FOR sA1n BY B. i. MOORE,
BENNErrsvnLE, S. G, r. r. ID, MOI.
Agent for Marlboro, Richmond. Scotland and Robson Complies.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
Every Family Needs One.

/ fyou would be independent OF
lazy help get one of those Clothes
Washers 10Y advertised in the
Democrat. Saves your clothes and
saves you money.
Write McColl Hdw. Co. McColl
and get prices.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
Knocked In The Head And Gut
10 Pieces With q Kn;fo

Mr. w, J. Baldwin the "Beof
nan has some as fine beof In,
NUS eyer been Knocked in the head
81 cut 10 pieces with a knife, T.
II kept NICE and fresh all the time
LON, po%rterhouse and roundsteak
u lnst right for the pan. nas
'resh hsh and oysters every Sat.
urnay. Good weight, measure
ala 9A'es delivery, Call, phone
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

u1u uuu what is the matter with
YOUR eyes.
- Wiley's Candies always
fresh ut Bennettsville Pharma-
cy Darlington street.
- Have you Myopia, call on
the Optician at S. j. Pearson's
and find out.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

= Read the change in Mr..
WaddilPs advertisement.
- You will not dread the sound
ofthe fire bell if you have an in
surance policy on furniture,
goods, store or residence with j.
S. Moore.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
PINE SALVE ACTS LIKE A P0ULTlCE
G. B, Hubbard's Bargains.

While out for bargains call at
the corner of Darlington and Che
raw ST., and let G. b. Hubbard
know what you want. He also
keeps a fine line Of groceries, fruit
eggs, chickens and vegetables. Its
the place for bargains.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
RDwG'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
bHGre mMgeaiIon pna Stomaeh Tfouhlea
TRESPASS NOTICE.

ALI. pc sons aro warned not to trospaaa
~ on any Of my lands 10 any manner and
especially hunting. outing or hauling, ON
pain Of tho penalty for 80 doing.
II. c.. McINTYRE.
November 2. 1905.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
DEATHS DOINGS

Died at his home 6 miles South
of town on Saturday night Novem-
Der 2th 1905, after q two weeks
illnone ct "-~c''rr- NF Jauc4 i.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

We have the incest lot Of
Fruit ever offered for sale in
town and will continue 10 keep
tho best all through the holidays
C;vo NO ~ coll N~f~ro t-v;~~ WE
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

Remember Your Dead.
We invite special attention to the
advertisement Of the Bennettsville
Marble Works in this paper. Call and
see samples, or write them.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
TAX NOTICE 9

OFFIcE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
Bennettsville, s. c.. Sept. Ia, 1905.
NOTICE IL hereby given that the books
AY For the collection Of Taxea OF Mar'hnro
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01
Directory of BennettsviUe Lodges
OountY Masonic Directory.


-MARLRoRo CHAPTER No. 80 Il. A..
NJ, meets at Bcnnottsvillo on the second
Friday Of each month.
j. Il. Kinney. IL. P.
II, Il. Stockton, Secretary.
EUREKA LopaE No. 80, A.. L. NJ,
meets at MeColl, each Saturday after
noop, before the full moon, at 4 O'Clock.
AURORA LODGE No. SO, A. Il. NJ,
meets at Clio, Saturday on or after oaoh
full moon at 3 O'Clock. p. m.
j. u. Stanton. w. nj.
T. A. Coyipgton, Secretary.
nnuMs LODGE No. !!8 meets on Fri,
day afternoon on or before each iull
moon at Blenheim at 3 o'clock.
h. Rogers. w. M.
w. w. Bruce, Sec'y
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-01

our Zown Government.
MAYoR-P. A. Hodges
ALDERMEN--W-P Breeder, Jr. C'o
Chatfn, A. G. Sinclair. T.. POWERS.
CLERK & TRANSPORTATION NC
Laurin. Office open daily.
PoL,oE--W L Kelly. WIN Atkinson
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-08

Tomorrow will witness the gathering,
at the Lewis and Clark fair grounds, in
Portland, OF 2yOO0 Hoo Hoos. The grand
confederation of this order will draw
from Astoria representative group OF
her citizens, who will leave here in n
charter. party on the Lurline this even
ing. The roster of the Astoria catamar-
an, includes the following well'known
names:
j. Bremen. \. Brix. ID. W. Critics, IL.
q. FowellS. ID. Gamble. +. {. Graham,
IL. ID. Gray. W. !. Gray, + X. Gus
tin, +. W. Hardy, $. +. Harris, +, b.
Hazen. W. r. Hume, c, :. Keller, j. j.
Leonard. Theodore l.indes. j, l., Lowell,
J. =. Maglady, l., Mansur, j. {. Mayo
Frank Patton, +. l.. Morgan, +, w.
Norberry, W. 7, 0Brien, l.. l.. Pal
danius, H. Shaver, \. +, Seivefts, \. j..
Soule, F. X, Stokes, j, W, Suprenant,
p. 4. Trullinger, II. Wentworth, James
Winters. c. z. Zigler; Mr. and Mrs.
+. J. Carney, Mr.. and Mrs. X. Il.
Dyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hreck,, Mr.
and Mrs. W. +. McGregor. MIR, and
Mrs. II. +. Prael, Mr., and Mrs. Norris
Staples and Mr.. and Mrs. John Nord-
strum.
The local Hoo Hoo- has devised a
handsome and appropriate badge, the
credit for the design Of which Is due
to Hoo Hoos W, + McGregor and IL
+. Prael II i, done in white silk and
gold mountings and fringe, and is a
beautiful and typical ornament. From
golden ar.pin at the head, there de.
pends upon gold corner chains the nine
inch badge of pure white silk, stamped
upon which, in gold. are the following
emblems: \ saw.log, a salmon, and
supposedly black eat. in order. as
stated. and beneath the cat, Astoria
in golden letters. To cover the cost
OF this splendid -ign-mannual, the lodge
assessed each OF it, members the sum
OF 90 cents. One dollar would have
been charged for it, but that would
have left the boys short OF spending
money in Portland. 30 the lesser figure
was chosen to avoid such a contingency.
Every man Hoo Hoo Of them is primed
with brand.new cat story. which they
will seyerally unfold at the concatena-
tion, and taking it one way and an
other, it is expected the Astoria con-
tingent will do the city and themselves
proud" Chief Of Police Gritzmacher
has been advised Of their coming and
has sworn in 25 specials as a simple
precaution against any Of them losing
their way about the city.
May good luck go with them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-08

The quarantine steamer Electro LETT
for Portland at l:l5 yesterday after
non, where she viii be docked for re-
pairs at Supplies boat yard. 1t is said
the owners of the tug Samson have vol
mteered to pay the bill for the damage
done by their steamer. This is as it
should he.
that the accident will be charged to
negligence and faulty seamanship of the
Samson's captain, and that ii the own
ers of that steamer fail to make good
on the bill of repairs, legal proceedings
will be instituted against them and steps
taken TO deprive the tugs master of his
license. 1t is officially stated the cost
of repairing the Electro will not be less
than $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-08
WITH HoN0RS DUE.
Funeral Service and Sepulture Of the
Late Captain johnson.
TOMORROW,

A host Of friends gathered at the
Franklin avenue home of the late Cap
tain Erie johnson. yesterday morning,
at 10 o'clock, TO pay the last sad hon
ors due, and permitted on such occa.
sions. The house and grounds were
thronged with an assemhlagc Of Astor'
ians representing every sphere OF life
in the City.by'the Sea; and all yielded
sad. vet earnest, attention 10 the beau
tiful ritual of the Episcopal chrch as
il was unfoldcd by Rev, W. :. Short,
rector of Grace church.
At the conclusion of the services, all
that was mootcd of the pilot, was borne
to the hearsc by six of his old friends
and colleagues Of the Columbia River
Rar Pilot association, namely, Captains
Dan McNicker George Woods, NJ. ID.
Staples, c. Gundcrson, 4. T.. Cam and
r. 4. llowcs, and followed by all the
unassigned members Of that body
Astoria lodge, No. lso, H. i. q. H.,
Of which lodge aud order Captain John
SON was a popular and devoted member,
sent delegation Of 10 as an escort,
and these friends headed the cortcgc ~
il moved to the train waiting to bear
the funeral group TO Ocean View Gene
terry
The tributes OF flowers were numcr.
Gus and exquisite and conspicuous
among these were broken pilot
wheel" in pink. and carnations given
by the pilot association, and 4 pillow
in white roses and carnations, the gilt
Of his Elk brethren: other and hcauti'
ful floral souvenirs Of rcspcc, and al
fcction were in evidence. bu, their
sources could not h. a-ccrtaincd in time
Tor publication.
Sepulture was had In the cemetery at
Ocean View, the family only participat'
ing.
And this closes life and career that
conferred honor upon the community
which knew it best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-08
EXIT COUNTY FAIR.
Exhibits Disposed of-An Error Cor
rected-0ther News.

The country fair is thing Of the
past. albeit good thing. The displays
have been packed and shipped to the
owners. where the goods were amcnable
to ,hipmnt. and where they were not
otherwise disposed Of by the commit.
tee in charge. The building at the cor.
ner Of Duane and Eleventh streets have
been di-mantled Of the temporary fix
lures provided for the displays, and
the chamber Of commerce is in posses.
sion of the finer specimens OF grasses
and grains which will be kept on view
there.
The big papier.mache pumpkin has
been purchased by the management of
the A-tor house and will be kept on
display there for the purpose of con-
yincing its guests and friends from
abroad that Astoria and Clatsop eoun-
ty are "some pun'kins" when it comes
to agriculture and the proof will be pos
tive if examination and questions can
be restricted.
In yesterdays Astorian, by inadvert-
ance, the credit for the origin and sue
cess of the Country Fair was given to
the chamber of commerc, when it be.
longs to, and should have been given "a
the Regatta committee, who devised
instituted and managed it from begin.
ming to end. The error was made in good
faith and the correction made with
pleasure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-08
wALTZING DEGENERATING.
American Dancing Masters Claim That
Two.step Is Responsible.

New York, sept. 7.-Waltzing Is h.
coming lost art according to dele.
gates attending the 2sth annual CON
vention here of the American Society of
the Professors OF Dancing The proic-'
sors are for that reason, doing all they
can to check the insidious two.stcp.
The whole trouble" said the delegate
from Terre Hautc, Ind, is that dane.
ing is looked upon merely as social
time killer. when as matter of fact,
il is means Of developing grace, OF
promoting physical culture and teach.
ing the best manners. We dancing mas
tiers must stand together TO prevent the
waltz from degcnera,ing, for il is not
what il was ten years ago, just because
Americans have grown 80 careless about
il. They two.step through everything,
no mater whether il is waltz, schot.
tishe or a polka
One OF the features Of the demonstra.
tion before the convention was the dane.
ing OF THE Spirit OF the Times a
fancy half march, half dance movement.
II is adapted for exhibition drills of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-08
TO TALK 1T OVER.

On next Tuesday afternoon the own.
crs of property along the proposed inn
provement of Alameda avenue will have
a heart to.heNrt conference with the
city officers in charge of such matters,
and an effort will he made TO coalesce
upon some manner of Improvement that
will pass muster in the council chamber.
4 thorough examinancn or the street
will be made and papers will be drawn
in conformity with the plans agreed ON
at that time and place.