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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
Some Good Advice.

An exchange says-"The key
note to the cotton situation is s'hold
your cotton and reduce your acre
ige." Don't let slight advance at
planting time cause you to tnrn
loose your cotton, or increase your
acreage. This is only a bate to get
your cotton for 5 cents next fall
Stand firm and you will have s
cent cotton by June"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

ESTATE OF Mrs N. G. aud J. X PEGURs.
HYAVING filed in the Probate Judges
lH Office of Marlboro county our final re.
turn Us Executora and Administrator Do
bonis non of the Estate Of Mrs N. G. and
j. *. Pegues. and as Parliamentary Guar
dian of their miaor children, Notice ia here.
by given thht we will apply to said Court
on the 2,th day Of April 1905 for Letters
Dismissory as such Executors, Administra.
tors and Guardian.
w. d. EVANS and r. NJ. PEGUES.
Ex'rs. and Adm'rs De bonis non.
w. d. EVANS,
Testamenta-y Canadian.
March ID, i9o5.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
A Happy hit.

The Bennettsvillc Dramatic Club
cxcclIed themselves in the rendition
of "The Little Minister" last Friday
night. A crowded house enjoyed and
appreciated it. 1t was good from start
to finish.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
Auditorium. April 8:
Experiments With Cotton.

Editor Democrat Il tested four
different kinds of cotton lest year,
giving each an equal showing
"King." Russell big boll," "Texas
wood" and edwin Coxe's:
The Kiug made 2l47 pounds per
acre.
Russell big boil 1850 pound per
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
SHERIFF SALES.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF MARLBoRO.
7. F. MALLoY. Plaintiff,


GEO. A. FROST, Defendant.
OY virtue Of an Execution in tho above
u stated case, have seized One Roring
Machine complete. situated at the static n
on Beunettaville & Cheraw r R,ilroad Co !.
known>a as Frost Mill, and will sell the same
at public cutlery fer cash on the first Mon :
day OF April within the legal hours of sale
at the Court House door ut Bennettsville,
South Carolina.
j. B. GREEN, s. NC.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31

unclaimed Letters.
Letters addressed to the following named
persons remain uncalled for ct the post
Office in Bennettsyille:
Mems List.
Henry Davis, George Green
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31

-Shadowgraphy at the Audito i.
um Monday night.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31

kH Office is hereby given that the Spring
w Term of the Court of Common Pie,
for Marlboro County will convene at Ben.
aettssile on Monday April 24th. 1905. at
10 o'clock, q. IN. All persons iutcres ted
will take due notice thereof. Grand jurors
are not required to attend.
j. A. DRAKE.
Clerk Court of G. p. e G g.
For Marlboro Co., S. C.
March 20, 1905.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31

H9- The most novel, varied clever
entertainment of the season at the
Audi orium Monday night.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
Town Election,

NOTICE ia hereby given that TN elee tion
" will be held in the Court House on the
nth day Of April 1905. for the purpose of
electirg Mayor and four Aldermen for
the Town OF Bennettsville to serve for two
years, a'co to elect two membcrs of the
Boar of Public Works for the Town of
Bennettsville, Que to serve for four years
and one to serve for tix years.
AT the eame time and place 20 vote on
the question of Issuing Bonds to the am.
ount Of $4,000 to pay for the completion of
the Electric Light Plant.
Managers Of Election, j. B. Adams, T.
F. McRae aud r. X Breed,n.
Polls open at S o'clock, m, and close
at q o'clock, p. m.
P. A HODGES,
maIch II, 1905. Mayor.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31
Here's Your Chance,

Y HAVE several ane Buff Plymouth Rock
Cockeres that I will sell on the yard
Tor One Dollar each. am also ready to
take orders for s'Buff Rock Eggs at 81
per setting Of I3, on the yard.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31

eft, and oblige.
Respectfully,
Il. j. Drake.
Drake, S. G. Mar, 81 1905.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-03-31

= Howison, Bird Warbler, at the
Auditorium Monday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
SCHOOL BOARD
FEELS JUBILANT
REJOICE At VICTORY OVER
SUPERVISORS
City Attorney Believes Valuable Pre-
oedent Established by Decision
of Supreme court-WilI Sell
Bonds at once

"The board of education feels quite
jubilant over the decision of the SUI
preme court that the proposed bond
issue Of 100000 is legal, and at q
special meeting to be held soon we will!
discuss plans for the spending Of the
bond money" said N. S. Averill secre-
tary of the board of education last
evening.
1--WE had felt slightly discouraged
about proceeding with our plans for the
schools when the validity of the bonds
was questioned, but now we can pro-
ceed with the completion of the poly
technic high school and the building of
other school houses that we have in
mind" he continued.
Assistant City Attorney Goudge said
yesterday:
IT'S all over now but the sale Of the
bonds. Under the ruling of the SUI
preme court the county board of super
visors must issue the bonds demanded
by the board of education for the school
district. The board asked the super
visors to issue the bonds, which on the
advice of the district attorney 1T re-
fused to %, and the mandamus suit
which the supreme court has decided In
favor of the board of education was
the result. This establishes a precedent
that is valuable for the city"
This case has been in court since early
last winter, when the people voted for
the school bonds. AS the bonds were
for the entire school district and not
for Los Angeles city alone, the conten-
ton Of who should issue the bonds was
raised. The city held that the board OF
supervisors should take charge of the
affair and the board believed 1t was the
duty of the council. 1t was at the in
stigation of the city attorneys office
that the board of education began man
damus proceedings against the super
VisorS.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
SEPARATION CAUSES INSANITY
Frenchman Becomes Mentally Unbal-
anced as Result of Harsh Treat
ment of Eather=in.LaW

Bernard Etchebarne, young
Frenchman who was held on a charge
of insanity and confined in the city
Jail, was removed early last evening
to the county hospital, where he will
be detained in the insane ward.
Etchebarne's condition is due to exile
from his wife and home.
Etchebarne came to Los Angeles
from Espelet, Bass Pyrenees, France,
about fourteen years ago and married
the daughter of Jean Luc, fruit
dealer in South Pasadena. Recently
he became involved in a quarrel with
his father-in-law over business and
was told to leave.
Since the expulsion from his home
the man has not been allowed to see
his family. 1t was thought that he
had been indulging too freely in liquor,
but those who have been watching him
say not.
Mrs. Etchebarne was notified of her
husbands condition and expressed her.
self as surprised. She will care for
her husband, according to her state
ment last evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
Stanford GIee Club

Tomorrow evening is the night
selected by the Stanford Varsity Glee
and Mandolin clubs to entertain their
many friends with musical program
at Simpson auditorium. The Mandolin
club consists of twenty-one excellent
musicians, with Fred Lannergan, well
known musician, as leader. a. j. Chal-
mers. captain OF this years football
team, Is one of the tenors of the sing
ing organization. Jack Mcfarland, u
well known Los Angeles boy, is one of
the violinists. The cello solos by Prof.
Langstroth are considered musical
gems; the clever comedy work of May
and kellogg are indicative of college
life. Some special numbers descriptive
of Stanford will be given. Immediately
following the concert Friday evening
reception and dance will be given by
the Stanford club of Los Angeles at the
Women's club house, with Sheriff. B.
Osborne as president of the association
and A. J. Copp, secretary, at the head
of the committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
MISSION STYLE IN THE EAST

From the New York Press.
What a modern Mrs, Malaprop would
designated the quinine cottage (and in
the malarial belt the mispronuncia-
ton has sad truth) has a rival in mod
ern adaptations of ancient architect
ure. This is the mission house. Three
handsome homes, designed from the
familiar Californian Spanish models,
are being built in Washington. The old
plan is carried out in the interior as
far as compatible with modern pro-
gress, and the furnishings must be
copied strictly from the originals. The
poet son of Senator Lodge. George
Cabot Lodge, has had a big, old-fash-
ioned house in Pennsylvania avenue
remodeled within and without on the
lines of the San Luis Rey mission, near
Santa Clara. Lodge has obtained
handsome furniture and hangings from
California, and his home is one of the
most artistic in the capital. The dining
room has great settees, the shelves
hold dark-green ware and the wide
window lodges are filled with growing
plants,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

BY a system of dragnetting. coaxing
and bulldozing that would have dis
credited a police roundup, a number
Of citizens were gotten together last
night to join the Hearst employees in
a banquet to VIM. r. Hearst. No
body knew why the banquet was held,
except that the Hearst employees
wanted it done and alternately threat
ened and cajoled until they got it. 1t
was not in any sense a gathering Of
Democrats, for no Democrat worthy
the name can indorse the position of
Mr.. Hearst upon any political ques-
tion. 1t could not have been in recog-
milton of anything Hearst has done
lately, since his candidacy for mayor of
New York on ragamuffin ticket was
wretched and costly failure. AS a
member of congress he has never at
tended any of the sessions, and he is
neither a citizen nor a guest of Los
Angeles. His local employees merely
wanted to give the man "a blowout"
and they blew out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
FAIR OFFICIALS DISAGREE
Oregon State Commission Demands
Accounting From Managers
of Exposition
BY Associated Press.

By associated RreSS.
PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 27-The Ore
gon State commission has formally
notified the Lewis and Clark Expo
sition corporation that it will hold
the officers and directors of the fair
responsible for the distribution of
money, which it has been announced
may amount to about 20 per cent of
the original investment of the stock
holders, or 100000
The official statement states that the
commission claims pro rata share of
the funds now in the possession of
the corporation after all liabilities have
been settled. The Oregon State COM
mission also demands an accounting
Of the money which has been expended
by the corporation.
The officials Of the corporation say
that the action of the Oregon State
commission is absolutely without pre-
cedent and that they know of no
similar occurrence in the history Of
expoSitions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
MILLIONS FOR BAUBLES

More than $36,O0O,0 600 worth of precious
stones. mostly diamonds, have been i'm
ported to the United States during the
present year, and the record is not yet
closed. More than $3,OO0,OOO a month
contributed to the Golfers of the jewel
ers for baubles
Isn't the record astounding? 1t GER
tainly is far beyond any precedent. The
nearest approach to it is for the year
1903, when most of the imports We're
made for the st. Louis exposition; then
the customs reports showed SOS, ASS, ,314,
while last year the records We're nearly
81 900, 900 less.
Compared with the imports of a dec
ade ago this years imports are simply
amazing. In 1896 our total receipts of
all precious stones were not $5,0OO,OOO
In ten years they have increased more
than seven times.
One-third of the cut precious stones
of the world are owned in the United
States. The barbaric splendor Of In
dian potentates is as moonlight unto
sunlight compared to the jewel basket
of any one of hundreds of rich Ameri-
can dowagers. All the diamonds in the
world are only worth Il billion dollars,
and half of these are owned in the
United States And if the tremendous
increase in purchases keeps up at it's
present ratio soon all of them will be
i'm possession of Americans.
Two significant features may be noted
in connection with these facts. One is
the inherent barbarsm of even the
most refined people on earth, which
leads them to adorn their bodies with
glistenins baubles, which have little
use in the worlds economy and no in
trinsic value save that artificial one
created by excessive demand. The other
is the enormous wealth which permits
people to lock up half billion dollars
in idleness to crafty love Of splendor
and desire to outshine one another.
All the jewels Of earth, after all, are
but dross; not one can satisfy a hungry
or thirsty man; not one can promote
his creature comfort nor add to his
moral or intellectual faculties The
finest diamond ever crystalllzed is but
a bit of worthless chemicals compared
to a kindly deed or a pleasant thought.
Yet who'd invest half a billion in hap
Diness?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
PIONEER is LAID TO REST.
Oakland Lodge of Masons Conduct
Ceremonies at Funeral of
Late Justice Van Dyke
BY Associated Press.

1NSHVVIIVVU
OAKLAND, Dec. 27.-Judge Walter
Van Dyke, who died suddenly at his
home in Oakland Sunday after an ILL
ness of but two days, was buried this
afternoon, services being held at the
residence py Rev. Dr.. ]. K. Mclean,
president of the Pacific Theological in
stitute and lifelong friend of the
family, and at the grave by the Oak
land lodge of Masons. of which the de-
ceased was member.
Pallbearers We're chosen from the
state supreme court, the San Fran
cisco Bar association, the Oakland
lodge OF Masons and the California
Pioneer society.
United States Commissioner w. NJ.
M. Van Dyke and Attorney Henry S.
Van Dyke, both of Los Angeles and
sons of the deceased. are with their
mother, the bereaved widow,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
MAY
SELL BAD WHISKY
WINE COMPANY FRIGHT" WITH
PARKER MACHINE
Mayor lncensed at Finding Proof Of
Sale of Aduterated Liquors,
Runs Police Commission
Against snag

Tho police commission has run
against a snag in the proposition of
mayor McAleer to revoke the license
or local wine company, on the repre-
sentation made by City Chemist Mil
Ter, that alcohol, colored with prune
juice is being sold by this company
under the guise of pure whisky. 1t is
asserted that the commission has
stayed the arm of the mayor from fur
ther action because the proprietors Of
the wine company are prominent poll
ticians and members in good standing
or the Walter Parker Republican ma
chine.
AT a meeting OF the board of health
last Thursday evening City Chemist
Miller presented report which stated
Fourth street liquor house was SELL
ing decoction under the name of pure
whisky that was nothing but alcohol
colored with prune juice. This revela-
tion greatly incensed the mayor and
when he found that 1t was without
the jurisdiction of the board of health
he declared he would take the case
up with the police commission at its
next meeting and have the license of
the liquor house revokd.
The commission met Tuesday morn
ing and during the session the city
chemist again handed the mayor a
typewriter document. The mayor
guarded this carefully and handed it
first to Commissioner James, then to
Commissioner Mason with the admon-
ishment:
Don't let the reporters see this; it
is not public property yet"
1t is asserted by those who are in
a position to know that this was the
communication from the board of
health asking the police commission
to revoke the license of the liquor
house.
"The police commission can be ex-
pected to sidestep that proposition"
said a city official yesterday. When
the mayor threatened to have the Ii
cense revoked he did not know some
things that he does now, and one of
those is that the men who conduct the
liquor house belong to the Parker ma
chine. When this was made patent to
the police commission the members
backed down on the proposition of re-
voking this license and this company
will probably be allowed to sell colored
alcohol for whisky as long as 1T is
backed by the machine"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
PAYLESS JOB COSTS
ENGINEER ONE DOLLAR
WOMAN WITH TEARS GETS koE=
BlG'S MONEY
On Learning That Collection, Agency
Cannot Attach Her Property Sor-
rowfuI One Departs, but Foreets
to Give Back Cash

As no provision has been made fol
vestigating commission it may be that
the members will not only have tc
take glory for their labors, but at least
one member, A. II. Koebig, will have
to charge up one large iron dollar
to the debit side of his personal ac-
count just because the mayor appoint
ed him on the commission.
Mr.. koebig and Engineer Henry r.
Brett were cooling their heels in the
outer office of the mayor waiting for
Octavus Morgan in order to hold the
public meeting of the commission yes
terday afternoon when little woman
opened the door and gazed timidly into
the sacred precincts of the mayors 9
office. Evidently encouraged by Mr..
Koebig'S fat good natured countenance
she plucked up courage and approached
him with a pathetic smile and held
out u typewriter letter from a col
lection agency.
Mr.. Koebig took the letter and read
that the little woman with the pa
thetic smile was about to be sued for
failure to pay installments on set
Of books she had ordered.
"Vell, what would you have me do?"
x,
beamed benevolence.
81 am trying to collect enough money
to pay this $16.50 so that / will not
have to so to court" said the little
woman as the pathetic smile took on
tinge of hopefulness. II think if l
could get a dollar from several men
would be able TO pay this without
being sued. 1 have asked the COM
pany to take back the books, but they
say they want the money and not the
books, and l don't know what to do"
and two little tears squeezed their way
out of her eyes and ran down the
plump. troubled cheek.
well, I'll give a dollar for it," and
Mr.. Koebig reached in his capacious
pocket and produced the coin.
Wont you help me, too?" she asked
a newspaper man.
Have you any property they can
levy on if they get Judgment against
your" was the scribe's rejoinder.
mo, sir" she answered, evidently
startled that anyone could suspect her
of being possessed of any property.
well, sit down and write that COL
lection agency sassy note and tell it
to go ahead and file suit. They can't
get blood out of turnip, and If you
have no property they can't collect If
they secure judgment. I've tried that
myself i'll number of instances and
it always works."
A relieved expression spread over
her face while troubled air overcast
the countenance of Mr.. Koebig, who
had overheard the conversation as he
paced up and down the floor and felt
in his pocket for the dollar that wasn't
there. The little woman left the room
but evidently concluded to keep the
dollar as q memento OF the great en-
gineer.
AS he paced the floor, wondering
where the money was coming from to
pay him and his colleagues for their
services, Mr.. Koebig mused that If he
had not been appointed on the COM
mission he might at least have had
that dollar
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
WORK OF PRIVATE SOLDIERS

New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Few persons have any idea of the
requirements demanded of private
soldiers in some of the branches of
the regular army. The non-commis-
stoned officer in the coast artillery
must know more points in certain
forms of applied mathematics than
the ordinary we'll educated business
man, or professional man either. has
any practical knowledge. The practical
working phases of triangulation, the
use of u level, the taking of elevation.
etc, are required Of the private in the
coast artillery before he is passed as
either a first or second rate gunner.
This grade renders him available for
promotion to the rank of corporal or
sergeant. In addition he must be able
to handle the intricate machinery of
the great coast defense guns and
must understand the delicate mechan-
ism of the various sorts of projectiles
other than solid
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
G. A. R. TO GIVE WATCH PARTY
Will Celebrate Advent of New Year
With OId-Fashiored Camp Fire
and Army Dinner

The Bartlett Logan post, G. A. r.,
will celebrate the closing of the old
year by giving an old time campfire
Saturday evening, December 80, at It's
hall, SIT South Broadway, to which all
veterans are invited.
Capt. Billy Shock has been detailed
as company cook and will provide a
regulation army dinner with num-
Der of side dishes. A southern planta-
ton glee club will furnish some of the
old time songs and the veterans will
fight their battles over and "swap"
stories.
the c.. A. II. posts and camps of Sons
of Veterans. Martial music will be
furnished by the old army musicians.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
PARISH TO ENTERTAIN TOTS
Plaza Church VIII Be Host at Novel
Christmas Celebration
Todav


The lei Hogar Feliz and Sunday
school societies of the Plaza church
will entertain the children of the parish
with a Christmas tree this afternoon
in the patio of the old mission, which
VIII be gaily decorated for the event.
A large amount Of food and clothing
viii be distributed to the poor families
of the parish, while the children will
be made glad with gifts of toys, fruits
and candies, distributed by a Santa
Claus.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged under the direction of Miss
Ida Larieux as follows: Chorus. El
Hogar FeliS children; song, Molly"
M. Esposito and A. Chaviz; song, &C.
de Garcia" chorus; song, THE Black
cat" N. Verelas; LA Jota," an old
fashioned dance, children; American
national hymn. Rev. J. Caballeria the
pastor, will make an address, which
Will be followed by the advent of Santa
Claus and the distribution of gifts to
the 300 children
The 1Jl Hogar Feliz society has taken
prominent part in the work of the
parish and It Is due to the efforts of
the society that the children will be
given the treat today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
FRESH AIR FOR FIREMEN
From Everybody's.

From Everybody's.
A Californian, Charles e. Chaplin,
has invented a breathing apparatus
for firemen. 1t Is composed of a hood
lined with oiled silk, and an air cyln-
der, strapped to the back, and carry
ing an hours supply of air. A rubber
tube brings the air to the ihead-piece.
The eXhaled air goes out by valve
in front of the mouth. The whole
thing weighs twenty-three pounds.
The wearer can get only air enough
to fill his lungs reasonably. He cannot
use it all up in a little time. A San
Francisco man put this apparatus on.
worked for an hour In a room filed
with the fumes of burning sulphur, and
was all right in lungs and throat when
he came out. If it does what it is de-
scribed as doing, it is a necessity for
every fireman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

For many days there has been a.
great hmlabaloo about the deficiencies
and mistakes in the construction of tbc
outfall sewer Councilman Houghton
talked himself red IN the face for an
investigation and the mayor appointed
n commission TO inquire into the facts
That commission sat all day yesterday
waiting Tor complainants and the filing
OF charges, but they waited In vain.
Nobody appeared, although notices OF
the meeting had been sent broadcast
There is lot of natural gas wasted
in this city.